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(1)TOPIC 1: CULTURES PART 1: READING PASSAGE 1: Use context clues to guess what each word in bold means. Choose the words with similar meanings from the box. practice change able to buy saying sorry thanks 1. The custom of drinking hot chocolate at breakfast is popular in Spain. wrote an apology to her fans after canceling her show. them a gift to show her gratitude for their help. adapted the recipe so that it would be healthier than the original. families could not afford a large meal every night.. .................................2. The singer .................................3. She gave .................................4. We .................................5. Some poor .................................. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions TEA CULTURES AROUND THE WORLD In some cultures, tea drinking is a social event with specific customs. China and the United Kingdom are two countries with formal, well-developed tea cultures. In China, there are ceremonial customs for every aspect of tea drinking, from filling the cup to thanking the pourer. A tea drinker can thank the server by tapping the table with the index and middle fingers. In Chinese society, tea customs can express a range of emotions. Offering tea to one’s elders, for example, is a way of showing respect. In other situations, pouring tea for someone can be a form of apology. On the other hand, a newly married couple may serve tea during their wedding ceremony to express gratitude to their parents for all the sacrifices they made raising them. In the United Kingdom, tea culture is closely tied to the workday schedule. Afternoon tea, Britain’s bestknown tea ceremony, started in the 1840s. It usually happens between 4 and 6 p.m. but can be somewhat earlier or later. It is a time for conversation and relaxation, when people take a break from their day. Traditionally, afternoon tea was taken with a light snack of pastries and sandwiches. The tea itself, usually from India or Ceylon (which is now known as Sri Lanka), was served in a silver teapot and china cups. Afternoon tea is still sometimes served formally today, but it is just as often served informally. High tea is a variation on afternoon tea originally adapted for working-class families who could not afford a proper dinner. It happens slightly later in the day and is served with food more substantial than pastries and sandwiches. In China, tea customs are a means of emotional expression. In the United Kingdom, they break up the workday schedule and give people an opportunity to socialize and rest. But these traditions are disappearing in both countries as time goes by. What purpose do tea customs in your country serve? Are these customs still followed today? 1. What is the passage mainly about? A. how Chinese tea customs inflenced the United Kingdom B. the similarities between Chinese and British tea ceremonies C. reasons why tea is such an important beverage around the world D. how tea is consumed in two particular societies 2. The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to ______. A. customs B. situations C. parents D. married couple 3. The main purpose of the fourth paragraph is to A. show that tea customs have a very long history B. explain that the meaning of tea drinking varies by culture C. point out that China and the United Kingdom have much in common D. explain why tea customs in China and the United Kingdom are disappearing 4. The word “tied” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______ A. recorded B. collected C. reported D. related 5. Why do couples serve tea during their wedding ceremony in China? A. to thank their parents for raising them B. to show thanks to each other C. to offer respect to the wedding guests D. to express their love to the public 6. Which is NOT true about the United Kingdom’s tea culture? A. It is inflenced by the workday schedule. B. Tea times happen in the afternoon or evening. C. Only wealthy people observe the tradition. D. Food is generally served. 7. What can be inferred about afternoon tea? A. It was started to make people work longer. B. It used to happen earlier in the day than it does now..

(2) C. It is rarely served in an informal setting. D. It is not consumed with a heavy meal. Read the following pasage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks China and the United Kingdom have well-developed tea cultures. In China, tea drinking often has ceremonial customs , and the offer of tea can express different emotions. Offering tea can (1)__________ respect to one’s elders , act as an apology, and can also be an expression of (2)________ during a wedding ceremony . In the United Kingdom, tea drinking is (3)_________ to the workday schedule. Afternoon tea is a time for relaxation and socializing . Typically, it is served with light snacks. High tea (4) _________ took the place of dinner for workingclass people. It happens later in the day (5) _______ afternoon tea. 1. A. express B. show C. include D. contain 2. A. gratitude B. thankful C. loyalty D. enthusiasm 3. A. connected B. respected C. linked D. referred 4. A. origin B. original C. originate D. originally 5. A. as B. than C. that D. so Choose the best words to fill in the blanks. 1. Students made____________ to help those people whose homes were destroyed by the flood. A. sacrifies B. developments C. cultures D. questions 2. Because she didn’t speak the language, she had no___________of communicating. A. ranges B. emotions C. lessons D. means 3. My sister offered me a(n)______________ for the mistake she made. A. situation B. apology C. example D. comment Choose the words with SIMILAR meanings to the underlined words. 4. At the beginning of the ceremony, the speaker asked people to take their seats. A. celebration B. workday C. meal D. operation 5. This bus is specially adapted for tourists. A. realized B. warned C. changed D. maintained 6. The school lunch program helps students who cannot afford good meals. A. enjoy B. give in C. include D. pay for Choose the words with OPPOSITE meanings to the underlined words. 7. At graduation, the students looked very mature in their formal clothes. A. famous B. impressive C. strange D. casual 8. The weight of the desk was substantial, so we needed help to move it. A. modern B. unpleasant C. immediate D. minor 9. The whale showed its gratitude after a diver freed it from a net. A. anger B. thanklessness C. ease D. friendliness Complete each sentence with one of the words from the box. customs. tapping. relaxing. aspects. socialize. serve. 10. Everyone in the room was _____________ their feet to the beat. 11. In Sweden, many _________ are closely related with the seasons. 12. If you want to__________, you’ll have to do it after class. PASSAGE 2: Use context clues to guess what each word in bold means. Choose the words with similar meanings from the box. develop. perform. watch. 1. Dinosaurs became extinct millions of years ago. is trying to implement his election promises. dialects. recent years into a global organization. observed our class to see how well we were learning.. local speech. dead. ..................2. The new president 3. Different areas of China have their own unique ..............................4. The company has evolved over ..................................................5. The principal ..........................

(3) THE EVOLUTION OF LANGUAGE HOW LANGUAGES CHANGE AND DIE OVER TIME Did you know there are about 6,000 to 7,000 languages in the world? It is hard to grasp that so many unique and distinct languages exist. What makes language even more unique is that languages can change over time, and some may even become extinct. The language, or languages, that you speak now may be very different in the future. Language changes depending on what region a speaker lives in, his or her level of education, gender, age, and social status. Because language is dependent on society, social changes can cause languages to change. For example, in the 1950s, people started to use “Ms.” to refer to a woman instead of “Miss” or “Mrs.” Like “Mr.,” the word “Ms.” doesn’t show whether or not a woman is married. New inventions and technology are another reason why languages change. The words “television” and “computer” did not exist in the English language until these objects were invented. Then how can languages become extinct? When the last speaker of a language dies, the language ceases to exist. The Bo language, for example, became extinct in 2010 when its last speaker died. And even more recently, a Scottish dialect called Cromarty became extinct when its last speaker died in 2012. There have been many other languages around the world that have become extinct over time. Language experts estimate that about 50% to 90% of the languages spoken today will become extinct within the next one hundred years. That is why people are working to preserve endangered languages. Google has developed and implemented the Endangered Languages Project website to save more than 3,000 endangered languages from vanishing. Through the website, speakers of the same language can connect through social media, audio, and video to try to keep the language alive. People can also use the site to try to learn new languages. With so many languages already extinct, it is important to preserve the ones that are left for future generations. How about the language in your country? Has the language changed over time? Have new words been created? Pay attention to the language around you so that you can observe how it evolves and keep it from becoming extinct. 1. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Language is totally dependent on society. B. People are trying hard to preserve endangered languages. C. Languages change and can become extinct over time. D. Words like “television” and “computer” did not exist until recent times. 2. The main purpose of the second paragraph is to _______ A. provide background information on new inventions B. show examples of new words entering a language C. explain how languages become extinct D. describe technological effects on society 3. The word “vanishing” in the passage is closest in meaning to ______ A. disappearing B. sorting C. confusing D. applying 4. Which is NOT true about language? A. There are about 6,000 to 7,000 languages in the world. B. The Bo language became extinct in 2010. C. People are trying to preserve endangered languages. D. Over 50% of languages became extinct in the last hundred years. 5. Why did people start using “Ms.” in the 1950s? A. It sounded good when used with “Mr.” B. It was easier to write than “Miss” and “Mrs.” C. It did not tell whether a woman was married or not. D. People thought it made a woman look more educated. 6. The word “ones” in paragraph 4 refers to _______. A. endangered languages B. new languages C. extinct languages D. language speakers 7. What can be inferred about Google? A. Google is helping endangered languages become extinct. B. Google wants to make money from endangered languages. C. Google thinks it’s important to save languages from extinction. D. Google is the best site to use to search for endangered languages. Read the following pasage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Language has become a vital part in human’s civilization and evolvement. There are about 6,000 to 7,000 languages in the world. Languages can change or become extinct over time. Language is dependent (1)______ society , so social changes can (2)__________ languages to change . New words can be added because of new inventions and technologies . A language becomes extinct when the last speaker of that language dies . The Bo.

(4) language and a Scottish dialect called Cromarty both recently became extinct. Language experts (3)________ that about 50% to 90% of the languages spoken today will become extinct within the next one hundred years. (4)________, some people are working to preserve languages . For example, Google is trying to save (5)_______ languages from becoming extinct with their Endangered Languages Project website. 1. A. in B. on C. at D. with 2. A. make B. force C. cause D. get 3. A. estimate B. believe C. argue D. claim 4. A. However B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. In contrast 5. A. danger B. dangerous C. endangered D. endanger Choose the best words to fil in the blanks. 1. My aunt will have a baby, but she doesn’t know the __________ yet. A. generation B. media C. gender D. education 2. A language may have different __________ depending of the areas where it is spoken. A. societies B. dialects C. races D. species 3. Pandas are a(n)__________ species that may disappear in the future. A. available B. social C. successful D. endangered Choose the words with similar meanings to the underlined words. 4. It was easy for me to grasp the meaning of the poem in our literature class. A. grab B. understand C. answer D. discuss 5. The teacher implemented a new way of taking tests. A. invented B. prevented C. lifted D. started 6. The scientist observed how the monkeys acted in the zoo. A. watched B. listed C. complained D. asked Choose the words with opposite meanings to the underlined words. 7. The way people communicate has evolved because of the Internet. A. changed B. stopped C. developed D. entertained 8. The dodo bird is an animal that became extinct in the 17th century. A. unpopular B. preserved C. spoken D. alive 9. My friend from the countryside has a very distinct accent. A. similar B. different C. unique D. distant Complete each sentence with one of the words from the box. estimate. regions. invention. preserve. dependent. status. 10. The southern __________ of the country are warmer than the northern ones. 11. Many people believe success is __________ on hard work. 12. The social __________of women has improved a lot over the past hundred years. HOMEWORK: Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions When naming a child, some parents seem to choose a name based simply on their personal preference. In other families, grandparents or professional name-makers come up with a child’s name. And in some cases, the time of a child’s birth influences how the child’s name is determined. In many European cultures, names are typically chosen by parents. Parents’choice for their child’s name may be based on names of relatives or ancestors within their particular family. For example, in Italy, children are traditionally named after their grandparents. The parents generally use the father’s parents’ names first. If they have more children, then they will use the mother’s parents’ names. Similarly, some people in Eastern Europe name their children after relatives who have died. This tradition is seen as a means to protect the child from the Angel of Death. Traditionally in some Asian countries, a child’s grandfather or a fortune-teller chooses the child’s name. In contrast to the tradition of naming children after relatives, the child’s name is chosen to influence the child’s character. For example, names may be based on a connection to certain elements such as fire, water, earth, wood, or metal. Or the name might include a written character meaning beauty, strength, or kindness. In certain African cultures, when a child is born plays a large part in determining the child’s name. In Ghana’s Akan culture, the day a child is born determines the child’s name. But each day has different names for boys and girls. For instance, a boy born on Friday is named Kofi, whereas a girl born on the same day is named Afua. Both Kofi and Afua are names meaning “wanderer” or “explorer.” Children with these names are seen as travelers. No matter where the name comes from, a child’s name is the first gift in life. Whether it is chosen according to preference or dictated by tradition, the name reflects something about a child’s culture. For that reason, all names should be treasured and respected..

(5) 1. What is the main idea of this reading? A. How names reflect a person’s culture B. How Asian people name their children C. Choosing traditional names D. Choosing names in Italian culture 2. In which culture are children most likely named after their grandparents? A. Italian B. Japanese C. Mexican D. Akan 3. In which culture do grandparents most likely choose the child’s name? A. Italian B. Eastern European C. American D. Chinese 4. The word “their” in paragraph 2 refers to _______. A. Italian children B. European cultures C. relatives D. ancestors 5. In China, what should names relate to? A. A child’s ancestors B. A child’s birth date C. A child’s birth element D. A child’s personality 6. Which is true in Akan culture if a twin brother and sister are born on a Friday? A. They will have different names. B. They will have to travel to a different city. C. They will both be named Afua. D. They will both be named Kofi. 7. The word “dictated” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ______. A. asked B. determined C. introduced D. suggested PART 2: GRAMMAR & STRUCTURE VERB TENSES Task 1: Give the correct forms or tenses of the verbs in brackets 1. This room__________________(paint) since I was born. 2. What__________ you__________ (do) if you __________ (be) a billionaire? –I would take a trip into space. 3. Tom said that he ______________ (lose) his motorbike the day before. 4. If the lecturer last night _______________ (be) Dr. Mason, I would have listened carefully. 5. No sooner __________________ (he, arrive) in Rome than he was kidnapped. 6. By September next year I ______________________(work) here for ten years. 7. My grandfather died after he _______________(be) ill for a long time. 8. He won’t goes home before he _____________(finish) his work. 9. A number of political prisoners ________since Independent Day. 10. The story I’ve just read ________________ (write) by Jack London. Task 2: Choose the best answer to complete the blank in each of the following sentences. 1. By the end of this month, I ________English for 6 years. A. have learnt B. will have learnt C. had learnt D. learnt 2. I _________Tom with me if I had known you and he didn’t get along well with each other. A. won’t bring B. wouldn’t have brought C. Didn’t bring D. hadn’t brought 3. When we got home, dinner __________, so we had a drink first. A. was preparing B. had been prepared C. was being prepared D. was prepared 4. We have learned English since we_________in the sixth form. A. are B. were C. had been D. have been 5. The preparations _______ by the time the guests _______. A. had been finished / arrived B. have finished / arrived C. had finished / were arriving D. have been finished / were arrived 6. When I_________to visit her yesterday, she___________a party. A. come / was prepared B. came / prepared C. came / was preparing D. came/has prepared 7. In five more minutes, they_______for three hours on the phone. A. are talking B. have talked C. will have been talking D. will talk 8. If she _______ the train last night, she _________ here now. A. took / were B. were taking / is C. had taken / would have been D. had taken / would be 9. Would you like to go to the movies tomorrow? – Sure. By then I __________my exam. A. will finish B. finished C. will have finished D. have finished 10. They ________ good preparations before they _______ their final examination yesterday. A. made / had taken B. have made / take C. had made / took D. will have made / have taken 11. By the year 2020, many people currently employed ________their jobs. A. will have lost B. will be losing C. have lost D. are losing 12. If I ___________that there was a test yesterday, I would have revised my lesson more carefully. A. had known B. have known C. knew D. would know 13. Helen asked me___________the film called “ Star Wars”..

(6) A. have I seen B. have you seen C. if I had seen D. if had I seen 14. By the end of next year, Mr. Park ____________for this company for 35 years. A. will work B. will have worked C. has worked D. will be working 15. Jim, why don't you take some time off? You _________too hard lately. Take a short vacation. A. were working B. have been working C. are working D. worked 16. By the time you received her letter, she __________ in Paris. A. has arrived B. would have arrived C. had arrived D. arrived 17. If I had studied harder at school, I _______successful in my life. A. have been B. would be C. would have been D. will have been 18. I feel very tired. I ________ in the garden for the last two hours. A. have been working B. worked C. have worked D. had been working 19. No sooner ________ the news ________ she fainted. A. she had heard/than B. had she heard/when C. did she hear/when D. had she heard/than 20. She said that she _________ for five hours. A. had been driving B. has been driving C. drove D. would drive Task 3: Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning in comparison with the original one. 1. I haven't seen my aunt for years. => I didn’t ................................................................................................................................................. 2. I’ve never eaten this food before. => It’s the .................................................................................................................................................. 3. His career as a television presenter began five years ago. => He has................................................................................................................................................... 4. By the time we finished our work, Peter had already gone home. => Hardly had ........................................................................................................................................... 5. I came to live here three months ago. => I have.................................................................................................................................................... 6. My sister is often sick because she doesn’t do physical exercise. => If .......................................................................................................................................................... 7. I started working here in 2000. => I have.................................................................................................................................................... 8. I haven’t met her for three years. => The last time I....................................................................................................................................... 9. The last time when I saw her was three years ago. => I haven’t ............................................................................................................................................... 10. He started learning French six years ago. => He has................................................................................................................................................... Task 2: Choose the best answer to complete the blank in each of the following sentences. 1. We have lived in this district for eight years. A. We moved to this district eight years ago. B. We have moved to this district for eight years. C. We have lived in this district eight years ago. D. It’s eight years ago since we lived to this district. 2. I didn’t go to bed early, so I didn’t wake up at 7.00 A. If I went to bed early, I would wake up at 7.00 B. If I had gone to bed early, I’d not have woken up at 7.00 C. If I went to bed early, I would have woken up at 7.00 D. If I had gone to bed early, I’d have woken up at 7.00 3. I didn’t meet him yesterday so I couldn’t tell him about that. A. I met him yesterday so that I could tell him about that. B. If I hadn’t met him yesterday, I couldn’t have told him about that. C. If I had met him yesterday, I could have told him about that. D. I could tell him about that because I met him yesterday. 4. “The last time I wrote to him was in 1996”. A. I haven’t written to him was in 1996. B. I haven’t written to him was since 1996. C. I haven’t written to him in 1996. D. I haven’t written to him since 1996 5. It has been a long time since they met. A. They haven’t met since a long time. B. They haven’t met for a long time. C. They didn’t meet for a long time. D. They didn’t meet for a long time ago. 6. She started working three months ago. A. She had been working for three months. B. It is three months since she started her work. C. It's three months that she worked for. D. She is working here for three months now. 7. Without transportation, our modern society could not exist. A. Our modern society could not exist if there is no transportation..

(7) B. Our modern society will not exist without having transportation. C. If there were no transportation, our modern society would not exist. D. If transportation no longer exists, our modern society will not exist. 8. He started computer programming as soon as he left school. A. No sooner had he started computer programming than he left school. B. Hardly had he started computer programming when he left school. C. No sooner had he left school than he started computer programming. D. After he left school, he had started computer programming. 9. The last time my father played tennis was in 1990. A. My father has played tennis since 1990. B. My father started playing tennis in 1990. C. My father hasn’t played tennis since 1990. D. My father has started playing tennis since 1990. 10. She started working three months ago. A. She had been working for three months. B. It is three months since she started her work. C. It's three months that she worked for. D. She is working here for three months now. 11. I didn’t meet him yesterday so I can’t tell you anything about him now. A. If I had met him yesterday, I could have told you something about him. B. If I hadn’t met him yesterday, I couldn’t have told you anything about him. C. I couldn’t have told you about him because I didn’t meet him yesterday. D. If I had met him yesterday, I could tell you something about him now. 12. I started working for the company a year ago. A. I’ve been in this company a year ago. B. It’s a year since I started working for the company. C. It’s the company that I started work a year ago. D. It’s a year that I work for the company. 13. I last wrote to her five years ago. A. I've been writing to her for five years. B. It is five years since I wrote to her. C. Lastly, I wrote to her five years ago. D. Her last letter to me was five years ago. 14. We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money. A. Hadn’t it been for my father’s money, we couldn’t have managed. B. We could have managed with my father’s money. C. If we could managed, my father’s money would be there. D. If we couldn’t have managed, we would have had my father’s money. 15. This is the first time we have been to the circus. A. We have been to the circus some times before. B. We have never been to the circus before. C. We had been to the circus once before. D. We haven't been to the circus often before. 16. She had only just begun to speak when people started interrupting. A. She hardly had begun to speak when people started interrupting. B. Hardly she had begun to speak when people started interrupting. C. Hardly had she begun to speak when people started interrupting. D. She hadn’t begun to speak when people started interrupting. 17. He had just finished eating his breakfast. Then he fell down. A. Hardly did he finished eating his breakfast when he fell down B. Hardly he had finished eating his breakfast when he fell down C. Hardly had he finished eating his breakfast when he fell down D. Hardly have he finished eating his breakfast when he fell down 18. My sister didn’t leave the car key, so I couldn’t pick her up at the airport. A. If my sister left the car key, I would pick her up at the airport. B. If my sister had left the car key, I would have picked her up at the airport. C. If my sister have left the car key, I would have picked her up at the airport. D. If my sister had left the car key, I could pick her up at the airport. 19. She helped us a lot with our project. We couldn’t continue without her. A. Provided her contribution wouldn’t come, we couldn’t have continued with the project. B. Unless we had her contribution, we couldn’t have continued with the project. C. If she hadn’t contributed positively, we couldn’t have continued with the project. D. But for her contribution, we could have continued with the project. 20. The lecture started. Right after that, I entered the lecture hall. A. No sooner had the lecture started than I entered the lecture hall. B. After I entered the lecture hall, the lecture started. C. Entering the lecture hall, the lecture started. D. Before the lecture started, I had entered the lecture hall. 21. The manager contributes generously. As a result, I can continue my plan. A. Had it not been for the manager’s generous contribution, I couldn’t continue my plan. B. The manager’s generous contribution gets my plan continue..

(8) C. But for the manager’s generous contribution, I couldn’t continue my plan. D. Should the manager contribute generously, I could continue my plan. Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 22. It hasn’t rained since several months so our crops are going to die out. A B C D 23. He never goes home before he will finish his work. A B C D 24. He said that he has done his homework since 7 o'clock. A B C D 25. If I had enough money, I would have traveled around the world. A B C D 26. My uncle Hung, who has come back from England, as well as his four children are warmly welcome. A B C D 27. They did not meet each other since they left school more than five years ago. A B C D 28. All of the homework given by our teachers are useful to every student. A B C D 29. Unless you didn't give up eating so much meat, you will continue to put on weight. A B C D 30. As soon as Mary will graduate next month, she will return to her home town. A B C D TOPIC 2: EDUCATION PART 1: READING PASSAGE 1 Write the letter of the word or phrase with the same meaning as the underlined word. a. make stronger b. OK c. let; permit. d. beliefs a person follows in life e. bold and active; ready to fight or attack f. bad. 1. ____ She is a very aggressive player. She always tries hard to win. 2. ____ After a lesson, you should practice to reinforce what you have learned. 3. ____ It is never acceptable to hit another player. 4. ____ If you think negative thoughts before the game, you will lose. 5. ____ Honesty and hard work are values everybody respects. 6. ____ His parents did not allow him to join the school’s soccer team. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions ARE SPORTS BAD FOR KIDS? People think children should play sports. Sports are fun, and children stay healthy while playing with others. However, playing sports can have negative effects on some children. It may produce feelings of poor selfesteem or aggressive behavior in children. According to research on kids and sports, 40 million kids play sports in the US. Of these, 18 million say they have been yelled at or called names while playing sports. This leaves many children with a bad impression of sports. They think sports are just too aggressive. Many researchers believe adults, especially parents and coaches, are the main cause of too much aggression in children’s sports. They believe children copy aggressive adult behavior. This behavior is then further reinforced through both positive and negative feedback. Parents and coaches are powerful teachers because children usually look up to them. Often these adults behave aggressively themselves, sending children the message that winning is everything. At children’s sporting events, parents may yell insults at other players or cheer when their child behaves aggressively. As well, children may be taught that hurting other players is acceptable, or they may be pushed to continue playing even when they are injured. In addition, the media makes violence seem exciting. Children watch adult sports games and see violent behavior replayed over and over on television. As a society, we really need to face up to this problem and do something about it. Parents and coaches should act as better examples for children. They also need to teach children better values. They should teach children to enjoy themselves whether they win or not. It is not necessary to knock yourself out to enjoy sports. Winning is not everything. In addition, children should not be allowed to continue to play when they are injured. Sending a child with an injury into a game gives the child the message that health is not as important as winning. If we make some basic changes, children might learn to enjoy sports again..

(9) 1. What is the main idea of the reading? A. Children often become like their parents. B. Children need to play sports in school. C. Playing sports may have negative results. D. Some sports can cause health problems. 2. How many children said they had some negative experience when playing sports? A. All of the children B. More than half of the children C. Less than half of the children D. About ten percent of the children 3. Which is described as the main cause of more aggressive playing? A. Adults B. Children with low grades in school C. New rules in sports D. Other players 4. The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _______. A. researchers B. parents C. coaches D. children 5. What does the writer suggest? A. Aggressive sports should not be shown on television. B. Children should not play sports until high school. C. Coaches should be required to study child psychology. D. Parents should teach children to play sports for fun and exercise. 6. What would probably NOT be done when “facing up to a problem”? A. Ignoring the problem B. Finding the reason C. Admitting there is a problem D. Looking for a solution 7. The word “cheer” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________. A. shout with excitement B. speak in anger C. respond to someone’s work D. cry too loudy Read the following pasage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Nowadays, a great number of parents let their children play sports at early ages because they believe that sports can be (1)_________ for children, but sometimes there are also negative (2) ___________ from sports. For example, children who don’t play well may be called names or yelled at. Sometimes, parents and coaches also teach children that aggressive play is OK in sports. Because of this, children may think it is (3) __________ to hurt others in sports and in life as (4)________ as they win. Parents need to teach children that the main thing is to have fun rather than focus just (5) _________ winning. 1. A. health B. healthy C. unhealthy D. healthily 2. A. effects B. influence C. problems D. troubles 3. A. impossible B. incredible C. acceptable D. believable 4. A. far B. long C. soon D. well 5. A. in B. for C. at D. on Fill in the blank with one of the idioms in the box. Change its form if necessary. call (someone) names. over and over. knock yourself out. 1. Even if I ____________________ myself ____________________, I’ll never get an “A” in math. 2. In school, children used to ____________________ her ____________________ like “Mop Top” or “Poodle Head” because of her curly hair. 3. This is her favorite book. She likes to read it ____________________. Choose the best word or phrase to fill in the blank. 1. He ______ working all night to finish the project. A. called him names B. figured him out C. got rid of him D. knocked himself out 2. The ______ thing to remember is to remain calm during a fire. A. acceptable B. main C. negative D. powerful 3. Her parents tried to teach her good ______. A. effects B. problems C. values D. problems 4. The animal will not attack you. It is not ______ A. aggressive B. healthy C. negative D. positive 5. Many doctors ______ swimming an excellent way to exercise. A. allow B. cheer C. consider D. decide 6. The exercises reuse words again and again. This ______ learning new words. A. behaves B. exchanges C. produces D. reinforces 7. We stayed up until ______ talking on the phone. A. in the name of B. over and over C. sooner or later D. the wee hours Choose the correct form of the word to fill in the blank. 8. I don’t think this medicine is ______. I still have a headache..

(10) A. effect B. effective C. effectively 9. The coach will ______ the award for the winning team. A. acceptance B. accept C. acceptable 10. Try to exercise more often. It’s good for your ______. A. health B. heal C. healthy. D. affect D. acceptably D. healthily. PASSAGE 2: Write the letter of the word or phrase with the same meaning as the underlined word or phrase. a. awareness; the power of observation b. helps make c. made do (something). d. about e. avoided; didn’t take care of f. annoyance; stress. 1. ____ Because he neglected his studies, he failed all his exams. 2. ____ His parents forced him to break up with his girlfriend. 3. ____ Studying English causes me a lot of frustration. 4. ____ Having good perception is important for doctors and detectives. 5. ____ There are approximately 80 million people living in Germany. 6. ____ Regular exercise contributes to a healthier life. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions RIGHTS OF LEFTIES What do Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci, Julius Caesar, and Napoleon have in common? They were all lefthanded! Beginning early in history, southpaws were feared, neglected, and punished because use of the left was considered evil . In fact, the Latin word for “left” is “sinister.” Due to this prejudice against the left, left-handed people were forced to switch hands. This change caused many problems for lefties in school, which resulted in frustration, bad behavior, and high drop-out rates. Maybe that is why lefties were stereotyped as unintelligent, an idea that could not be further from the truth. Researchers studying the brain have found differences in the left side and right side of the brain. Researchers believe that people who use more of the left side of their brain tend to be more intelligent. They also tend to use language better and solve problems faster. However, one study also showed that left-brain people tend to have worse memories. So, which side of the brain do lefties use? Actually, both. Right-handed people use the left side of the brain more, whereas left-handed people use both sides of the brain almost equally. The part connecting the two halves of the brain is usually larger in left-handed people. Therefore, information can pass more efficiently from one side of the brain to the other. The left hemisphere of the brain controls speech, language, writing, logic, mathematics, and science. The right hemisphere controls music, art, creativity, perception, and emotion. Since lefties use both sides, they are often both creative and scientific. Approximately ten percent of the world is left-handed, and the ratio of left-handed males to left-handed females is two to one. Thankfully, parents and teachers no longer treat left-handedness as a problem to be cured. It may actually contribute to a child’s excellence! If allowed to learn and develop in their own way, lefties will excel in school. Perhaps one of these lefties might turn out to be the next Einstein or da Vinci. southpaw: a left-handed person prejudice: a bad feeling about, for no good reason drop-out: quitting school equally: the same logic: a scientific way of thinking. sinister: evil and suspicious switch: to change stereotyped: believed to be a certain way, for no good reason hemisphere: half of a spherical structure or organ excel: to do very well. 1. What is the main idea of the reading? A. There are more right-handed people than left-handed people. B. Left-handed people are good at music. C. Left-handed people have larger brains. D. Left-handed people are more gifted than once thought. 2. The word “switch” in paragraph 1 is closest meaning to _____. A. change B. force C. drop out D. excel 3. The word “They” in paragraph 2 is closest meaning to ______. A. Researchers B. Left-brain people C. Left-handed people D. Differences 4. For every 100 left-handed males, about how many left-handed females are there? A. 100 B. 50 C. 200 D. 75.

(11) 5. Which statement is true according to the reading? A. Right-handed people use the left side of their brain more. B. Right-handed people use both sides of their brain evenly. C. Right-handed people use the right side of their brain more. D. Left-handed people use the left side of their brain more. 6. Which of the following is NOT a result of forcing a child to change their handedness? A. Quitting school B. Getting angry C. Better handwriting D. Doing bad things in class 7. According to the reading, right-handed people would be better at ______. A. composing a symphony B. teaching children C. developing a cure for cancer D. helping people with emotional problems Read the following pasage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Left-handers are the odd ones out. Sure, lefties make (1) ________ about 10 percent of the population — but, frankly, it seems like society has forgotten about them. Just consider all of the right-handed gadgets, awkwardly designed desks, and cooking tools that fit comfortably only in your right hand. What causes someone to become a (2)________ ? Scientists aren’t exactly sure, but research points to a complex (3)__________ between genes and environment. While no exact set of “leftie genes” have been discovered, people who dominantly use their left hands do have more left-handed family members. And researchers have found different brain wirings in righties vs. lefties. But no matter (4) ________ it is that drives someone to use their antipodal paw, science has also uncovered a particular set of personality traits that left-handed people tend to have. So for all of you lefties, leftie-loving righties, and ambidextrous folks out there — it’s time to brush up on your left-handed knowledge and help (5) ________ an end to leftie discrimination once and for all. 1. A. up B. out C. in D. for 2. A. southeast B. southpaw C. southhand D. lefthand 3. A. collaborate B. collaborated C. collaboration D. collaborating 4. A. who B. which C. that D. what 5. A. put B. make C. take D. bring Fill in the blank with one of the idioms in the box. Change its form if necessary. have (something) in common. result in. turn out. 1. Andrea and Jennifer both ____________________ the love of the outdoors ____________________. 2. Did his first movie ____________________ to be a hit? 3. Lack of clean water ____________________ disease. Choose the best word or phrase to fill in the blank. 1. We have finished ______ half of the report. A. actually B. approximately C. thankfully D. particularly 2. Teachers and parents should ______ children to use their left hands. A. allow B. switch C. cause D. protect 3. I use both hands ______. A. equally b . thankfully C. unfortunately D. specifically 4. There’s no reason to ______ me to do it now. I’ll do it on my own later. A. punish B. control C. force D. stereotype 5. Are you tired of doing the dishes? Let’s ______! A. switch B. deal C. turn out D. consider 6. He thinks that rich people can’t be trusted. He has a ______ against them. A. stereotype B. prejudice C. problem D. image 7. The teacher ______ the “C” students in class. He spends all his time with the “A” students. A. neglects B. punishes C. attends D. influences Choose the correct form of the word to fill in the blank. 8. This math problem is very ______. A. frustration B. frustrate C. frustrating D. frustrated 9. His lack of ______ made it difficult for him to do his joB. A. perception B. perceived C. perceive D. perceivable 10. Thank you for your ______ to the project. A. contribute B. contribution C. contributing D. contributed HOMEWORK: Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.

(12) The girls in this sixth grade class in East Palo Alto, California, all have the same access to computers as boys. But researchers say, by the time they get to high school, they are victims of what the researchers call a major new gender gap in technology. Janice Weinman of the American Association of University Woman says, "Girls tend to be less comfortable than boys with the computer. They use it more for word processing rather than for problem solving, rather than to discover new ways in which to understand information." After re-examining a thousand studies, the American Association of University women researchers found that girls make up only a small percentage of students in computer science classes. Girls consistently rate themselves significantly lower than boys in their ability and confidence in using computers. And they use computers less often than boys outside the classroom. The instructor of this computer lab says he's already noticed some differences. Charles Cheadle of Cesar Chavez School says, "Boys are not so afraid they might do something that will harm the computer, whereas girls are afraid they might break it somehow." Six years ago, the software company Purple Moon noticed that girls' computer usage was falling behind boys. Karen Gould says, "The number one reason girls told us they don't like computer games is not because they're too violent, or too competitive. Girls just said they're incredibly boring." Purple Moon says it found what girls want, characters they can relate to and story lines relative to what's going on in their own lives. Karen Gould of Purple Moon Software says, "What we definitely found from girls is there is no intrinsic reason why they wouldn't want to play on a computer; it was just a content thing." The sponsor of the study says it all boils down to this, the technology gender gap that separates the girls from the boys must be closed if women are to compete effectively with men in the 21st century. 1. In this sixth grade classroom, you would find _________. A. only boys allowed to use the computers B. only girls allowed to use the computers C. no computers in the classroom D. both boys and girls allowed to use the computers 2. By the time students are in high school, ______________ A. many boys have lost interest in computers B. both boys and girls are very interested in computers C. computer science classes are filled with girls D. many girls have lost interest in computers 3. The research on girls and computers ____________ A. is based on a few articles. B. presented by one person. C. is based on thousands of studies. D. has no facts to support it. 4. Computer software seems to be _____________. A. more interesting to boys B. more interesting to girls C. equally interesting to girls and boys D. interesting only to adults 5. The word “they” in paragraph refers to ____________ A. studies B. researchers C. girls D. boys 6. The software company seems to think _____________ A. if girls had an equal chance at playing games, they would like computers. B. if the software was more violent, girls would like it better. C. if the software content was changed, girls would be more interested in computers. D. if the characters were funny, girls would like them better. 7. The gender gap needs to be closed because ______________ A. it isn't fair that boys use the computers all the time. B. there isn't enough money for computers. C. the ability to use the computer is important in today's world. D. the pot is boiling. PART 4: SPOKEN ENGLISH INVITATION AND SUGGESTION A. INVITATION: Lời mời (invitaion) Would you like…. Would you be interested in. B. SUGGESTION:. Chấp nhận (Accepting) Yes, I’d love to That’s very kind of you, thanks What a great idea, thanks. Từ chối (Refusing) No, thanks I,d love to, but I really don’t think I can I’m afraid not.

(13) Đề nghị (suggestions) I suggest/think you should ... It might be better to ... We/You ought to ... If I were you ..., I would … I (don’t) think we/you should ... You/We could ... Couldn’t you/we ... ? Shall we ... ? How/What about ... ? Why don’t you/we ... ? Why not ... ? Let’s .... Đáp lại(Response) I was thinking exactly that myself. Sounds good (to me). OK, let’s do/try that. Yes, let’s do that. You’re right. That’s a good idea. It’s a good idea, but ... But what if ... ? The only thing / problem is .... 1. Hung: “Would you like to have dinner with me?” - Lam: “__________.” A.Yes, I’d love to B. I’m very happy C.Yes,it is D.Yes,so do I 2. Nam: “Are you coming on Saturday?” – Mary: “____________.” A. I’m afraid not B. I’m afraid not to C. I’m afraid to D. I’m afraid I don’t 3. Minh: “Would you like some more tea?” – Daisy: “____________” A. Yes, please B. Here you are C. It doesn’t matter D. I’m OK 4. Tom: “Would you like a cup of coffee?” – Rose “____________” A. Yes, thanks a lot B. No, thanks you C. Yes, please D. No, you are welcome 5. Nga: “Let’s meet for a coffee tonight.” – John: “____________” A. I hope not B. I’m afraid I can C. Yes, let’s D. Yes, thank you 6. Alice: “ What shall we do this evening?” – Carol: “ ……………………………” A. Let’s go out for dinner. B. Oh, that’s good! C. No problem D. I went out for dinner 7. Don and Tom are talking about a plan for tomorrow evening. - Don: “Listen, Jerry and I wanted to go bowling tomorrow night. Would you like to go with us?” - Steve: “______________, but actually I’ve really got a lot of homework to do.” A. It souds like fun B. Are you kidding C. Yes, I like. What time D. What nonsense 8. This afternoon Hoa is visiting her home town. Mark: “Don’t fail to send your family my regards” Hoa: ________. A. You’re welcome B. It’s my pleasure C. Good idea, thanks D. Thanks, I will 9. Ann’s mother is cooking in the kitchen. Ann: "Do you need any help?" Ann’s mother: "........" A. No, thanks. I can manage. B. I haven’t got a clue. C. That’s all for now. D. That’s fine by me. 10. - Tom: “_____” - Mike: “I won’t say no!” A. How are things with you, Mike? B. What about playing badminton this afternoon? C. Mike, do you know where the scissors are? D. What’s your favourite, tea or coffee? 11. - Alice: “How about having a drive to the countryside this weekend?” -Mary: “________________. ” A. That’s a good idea B. Not at all C. No, thanks D. Let’s go 12. Peter and Bob are talking about the plan for tonight. - Peter: “_________________.” - Bob: “I’d love to. Thank you.” A. Would you like to go to the new coffee shop with me? B. What would you do if you can afford a new car? C. Would you like a cake? D. Why do you spend so much time playing games? 13. - Charles: “ Do you fancy going to a movie this evening ? ” - Lisa: “ ____________” A. I’m sorry. I don’t know that. B. Not at all. Go ahead. C. Not so bad. And you ? D. That would be nice. 14. “Can you give me a hand on this? A. I have only two hands. B. No, My hands are busy now. C. Oh, sorry, I’m busy at the moment. D. No, I can’t. I’m not very busy. 15. “Can I carry these suitcases into the room for you?” – “………” A. You can’t, I think! B. No, you can’t. C. Yes, you can. D. Can you? That’s very kind..

(14) TOPIC 3: SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PART 1: READING PASSAGE 1: Use context clues to guess what each word in bold means. Choose the words with similar meanings from the box. good enough. tighten. helpful. 1. His muscles tensed as the doctor gave him the injection. 2. Please don’t interrupt me while I am talking on the phone. 3. I’d prefer green tea, but herbal tea is sufficient. 4. Healthy people have better immunity to the flu. 5. It is beneficial to exercise regularly and eat healthy food.. bother. protection. ................................. ................................. ................................. ................................. .................................. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions THE EFFECTS OF GREEN TEA Green tea has so many health benefits that some people think of it as a form of medicine. Perhaps that is why the Chinese have been using it for more than 4,000 years to treat all kinds of medical problems. Today, scientists know that there are several substances in green tea that have health benefits. Catechin is helpful for reducing cancer risk. It protects the body from cancer-causing substances and slows the growth of cancer cells. In addition to fighting cancer, catechin helps lower cholesterol levels and prevents serious health issues like heart attacks and heart disease. Caffeine causes the heart to beat faster, the muscles to tense, and the pupils to widen. It was once thought that caffeine was not particularly healthy, but studies suggest that there are certain benefits to drinking caffeine. Specifically, caffeine is linked with a lower risk for Parkinson’s disease and liver disease. Yet, caffeine also has some side effects. It can interrupt sleep cycles and cause anxiety, so experts caution teenagers not to have more than 100 milligrams of caffeine a day. This is about the amount of caffeine in a small cup of coffee. Vitamin C is a substance that the human body cannot make in sufficient quantities. So we have to get it through food and drink. The vitamin has a hand in promoting immunity to colds and the flu. Additionally, it helps speed recovery from those illnesses. Theanine is another beneficial substance found in tea. It has been shown to lessen stress, both mental and physical, and increase mental abilities. It is also used for preventing Alzheimer’s disease. As you can see, green tea has many positive values. Drinking it may help you stay healthy. Of course, as with any healthy substance, it is important to check if there are any side effects as well. 1. What is the passage mainly about? A. the use of green tea in Chinese medicine B. reasons to drink green tea instead of coffee C. the substances in green tea that have health benefis D. why scientists are interested in studying green tea 2. The main purpose of the second paragraph is to ___________. A. explain the side effects of catechin B. provide details about the health benefis of catechin C. give background information about the medicinal use of green tea D. give examples of some of the nutrients found in green tea 3. The word “It” in paragraph 3 refers to _______. A. Caffeine B. Heart C. Parkinson’s disease D. Liver disease 4. The words “has a hand” in in the passage are closest in meaning to A. allows B. shows up C. accepts D. contributes to 5. Which is NOT true about caffeine? A. It helps prevent heart attacks and heart disease. B. It widens pupils and tenses muscles. C. It lowers the risk of Parkinson’s and liver disease. D. People used to believe it was not very good for us. 6. What do experts caution teenagers about caffeine? A. to have less than 1,000 milligrams of caffeine a day B. to not drink beverages with caffeine in the afternoon C. to limit themselves to a certain amount of caffeine a day D. to have no more than three cups of green tea a day 7. What can be inferred about theanine?.

(15) A. It is a substance that the body is able to produce. B. Its effect on the body is similar to that of caffeine. C. Drinking it lowers your risk of certain types of cancer. D. It can be used for treating anxiety. Read the following pasage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Green tea (1)____________ substances that have health benefits. Catechin is one such substance. It helps the body fight cancer and lowers cholesterol levels . Caffine is a substance that increases heart (2)________ . In the past, it was not believed to be healthy. Now we know that it lowers the risk for Parkinson’s and liver disease . Vitamin C is a substance that we get (3)___________ food and drink . It helps us avoid getting sick and help us recover when we do . Theanine is a substance that affects mental as well as (4)_________ health . It lessens stress and improves mental abilities. Green tea is very healthy. (5)_________, with any healthy substance, it is also important to know if there are any side effcts. 1. A. includes B. contains C. consists D. covers 2. A. rate B. level C. portion D. degree 3. A. for B. with C. through D. by 4. A. physic B. physician C. physical D. physically 5. A. However B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. Likewise Choose the best words to fil in the blanks. 1. The average person’s heart______________ 70 times a minute. A. beats B. contains C. recovers D. limits 2. Last night, our power was ______________ because an electrical pole was hit by lightning. A. promoted B. widened C. consumed D. interrupted 3. People should always read the______________ of a medicine before they start taking it. A. pupils B. side effects C. experts D. cancer cells Choose the words with SIMILAR meanings to the underlined words. 4. The news anchor cautioned everyone to stay away from windows during the storm. A. protected B. reduced C. warned D. reported 5. He seemed happy with the quantity of ice cream after getting a second scoop. A. ability B. price C. form D. amount 6. “I’m afraid to check my grade,” Joel said with a look of anxiety on his face. A. calmness B. nervousness C. happiness D. sadness Choose the words with OPPOSITE meanings to the underlined words. 7. I could feel myself tense up as the man walked toward me. A. cheer B. relax C. worry D. scare 8. Even with the drought, the town had sufficient food to make it through the winter. A. lacked B. enough C. satisfying D. delicious 9. You’ll fid it beneficial to begin on your essays before Friday. A. additional B. certain C. negative D. stressed Complete each sentence with one of the words from the box. lower. cancer helpless. immunity. flu. lessen. 10. Maya stayed home from school because she had the ______________ . 11. The pain will______________ if you take this medicine. 12. Scientists are studying people who have a natural___________to the disease, in hopes of fiding a treatment. PASSAGE 2: Write the letter of the word or phrase with the same meaning as the underlined word. a. disagreement; discussion d. talks about; says briefly. b. necessary e. near; related to. c. with permission by law f. defeated and controlled. 1. ____ It is essential to use tomatoes when you make salsa. 2. ____ There is a lot of controversy about cloning. 3. ____ One of the difficulties surrounding farmers is farm products from other countries. 4. ____ The company pays a lot of taxes to legally bring goods into the country. 5. ____ Her letter mentions that her mother is sick. 6. ____ The Spanish conquered many other cultures..

(16) Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions THE MISUNDERSTOOD TOMATO Do you enjoy eating salsa and chips? Or maybe you like having ketchup on your fries? Then, you must like the essential ingredient in these sauces, tomatoes. The tomato originally comes from South America and has been eaten by people there for thousands of years. Today, tomatoes are popular the world over. However, when they were first introduced, there was quite a bit of controversy and worry surrounding them. Ancient Aztec writings mention recipes for dishes of tomatoes, peppers, and salt - probably the first salsa recipe! Spanish soldiers conquered the Aztecs and brought tomato seeds back with them to Europe. In Europe, these yellowish tomatoes were first called “apples of gold.” For a long time, people in Northern Europe and North America did not eat these “apples of gold.” People were afraid to eat tomatoes because the plant looked similar to the nightshade plant, a deadly poison. German people even thought that if someone ate tomatoes, he or she would change into a werewolf. However, by the mid-1800s, people all over the world had accepted the tomato as a good food to eat. Nevertheless, the tomato was due for more controversy. Do you think tomatoes are a fruit or vegetable? Actually tomatoes are a fruit. However, in America, tomatoes are a vegetable by law. Why are tomatoes legally a vegetable in America? In the 1800s, there was no import tax on fruit from other countries, but there was an import tax on vegetables. At that time, many tomatoes were coming from other countries into America, and American tomato farmers became worried about making a living. The government made tomatoes a vegetable by law so that non-American tomatoes would be taxed. It is easy to tell that the tomato is really a fruit. In fact, tomatoes are similar to berries. Both have seeds inside, and both grow from the flowers of a plant. Both also have delicious flesh surrounding the seeds. Tomatoes and strawberries are actually in the same family. Tomato ice cream, anyone? Aztec: a tribe that lived thousands of years ago in the Americas werewolf: a person that changes into a wolf during a full moon accept: to agree to import tax: money that must be paid to the government for bringing goods into a country flesh: soft inside; soft tissue. 1. What is the focus of this reading? A. What kind of thing tomatoes really are B. How to grow tomatoes C. The history of famous tomato dishes D. Controversies surrounding tomatoes 2. What is NOT a reason why people didn’t eat tomatoes at first? A. They thought tomatoes could change them into monsters. B. They thought tomatoes were poisonous. C. They thought tomatoes were similar to a deadly plant. D. They thought tomatoes cost too much to grow. 3. The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to ______ A. the Aztecs B. spanish soldiers C. tomatoes D. tomato seeds 4. What does the US government say tomatoes are? A. A kind of fruit B. A kind of vegetable C. Both a fruit and a vegetable D. Neither a fruit nor a vegetable 5. How are tomatoes like strawberries? A. They grow on trees. B. The inside parts are similar. C. Tomatoes do not grow very big. D. Summer is the best time to pick them. 6. The word “make a living” in paragraph 3 is closest meaning to ______. A. have a job B. live longer C. work hard D. sell tomatoes 7. What is the most likely reason why people first called tomatoes “apples of gold”? A. Tomatoes were very expensive. B. Tomatoes tasted delicious. C. Tomatoes were a color like gold. D. Tomatoes came from South America. Read the following pasage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Tomato originated in Central and South America. The Nahuatl (Aztec language) word tomatl gave rise to the Spanish word "tomate", from which the English word tomato originates. Numerous varieties of tomato are (1)______ grown in temperate climates across the world, with greenhouses allowing its production throughout the year and in cooler areas. The plants typically grow to 1–3 meters (2)_________ height and have a weak stem that often sprawls over the ground and vines over other plants. It is a perennialin its native habitat, and grown as an annual in temperate climates. An average common tomato (3) ________ approximately 100 grams..

(17) Its use as a food originated in Mexico, and spread throughout the world following the Spanish colonization of the Americas. Tomato is (4)_______ in diverse ways, including raw, as an ingredient in many dishes, sauces, salads, and drinks. (5) ________ tomatoes are botanically berry-type fruits, they are considered culinary vegetables, being ingredients of savory meals. 1. A. wide B. widely C. widen D. width 2. A. in B. on C. at D. about 3. A. rises B. raises C. weighs D. grows 4. A. bought B. sold C. stored D. consumed 5. A. While B. Although C. Because D. When Fill in the blank with one of the idioms in the box. Change its form if necessary. be due for. make a living. by. law 1. Before I lost my job, I used to ____________________ as a photographer. 2. We ____________________ a federal election soon. 3. ____________________ , no one under 19 can vote. Choose the best word or phrase to fill in the blank. 1. I really like to eat sunflower ______. A. seeds B. flesh C. sauce 2. The _____ of peaches are bigger than those found in many other fruits. A. flesh B. plant C. seeds 3. How many problems are there ______ the new program? A. accepted B. similar to C. surrounding 4. I had a lot of ______ about my final exams. A. understanding B. aggression C. afraid 5. The political ______ caused the president to lose the election. A. controversy B. tax C. mystery 6. Is there a ______ for that disease? A. poison B. cure C. damage 7. The reports ______ a new product. A. accept B. respect C. conquer Choose the correct form of the word to fill in the blank. 8. A(n) ______ thing to do in learning a language is to practice often. A. essential B. non-essential C. essentially 9. That fruit was ______ from Thailand. A. import B. imported C. importing 10. The ______ Aztec nation had to give a lot of gold to Spain. A. conquering B. conquered C. conquer. D. powder D. common D. due for D. apprehension D. attraction D. recipe D. mention D. essence D. importation D. conquest. HOMEWORK: Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions What happens to all the millions of computers, electronics, and cellular phones that are discarded every year? Electronic waste, also known as e-scrap or e-waste, refers to electronic devices or machines that have been thrown away. E-waste poses a real problem because some people believe it contains hazardous chemicals and materials that are harmful to the environment. This problem is significant as the amount of e-waste seems to be getting very large. In 2007, for example, the United States’ Environmental Protection Agency or EPA (a government body that enforces environmental laws) estimated that about 41 million computers were thrown away that year. They also claimed that the United States alone produced around 3 million tons of e-waste. Worldwide, it estimates that 20 to 50 million tons of ewaste are generated every year. UNEP (United Nations’ Environment Programme) has estimated that e-waste could expand by 500 per cent in the next 10 years. Fast-changing technology and the speed at which electronics and computers become obsolete are partly to blame for the quick increase in e-waste over the years. Older computer processors, for example, are replaced quickly as faster ones come along and enter the marketplace. New forms of media storage such as CDs, MDs, and MP3s, have also contributed to the growth of e-waste. The recent switch from cellular phones to smartphones in many regions of the world has also created a bigger e-waste problem. Although a small percentage of e-waste is recycled, most of it (about 70 per cent) goes to landfills and incinerators. According to many scientists, when e-waste ends up in landfills, many of the hazardous content leaches into the land and this can be harmful to the local underground water supply. If e-waste is burned in.

(18) an incinerator, the metal it contains may release toxic chemicals into the air. This has the potential to negatively affect the food chain and may even be directly harmful to human beings. Many countries have attempted to “solve” the problem of e-waste by exporting it to other countries. North American countries often export their e-waste to China while Europe does the same to India and Pakistan. Although the export of e-waste is illegal in many countries, many governments either refuse to enforce the law or they claim it is too difficult to enforce. 1. According to the article, what is Electronic waste also known as? A. e-scrap or e-waste B. hazardous chemicals C. v-scrap or v-waste D. none of the above 2. The word ‘enforces’ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to: A. achieves B. terrorizes C. administers D. discourages 3. According to the article, how many tons of e-waste does the United States produce? A. around 3 million B. around 20 million C. around 41 million D. around 50 million 4. What is the main subject of paragraph 2? A. The hazardous nature of e-waste B. The growing amount of e-waste produced each year C. How e-waste disposal might harm people and the environment D. The large amount of e-waste produced in the United States and the world 5. What does “this” refer to in paragraph 4? A. metal B. e-waste C. the food chain D. toxic chemicals in the air 6. The word ‘leaches’ in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to: A. falls B. seeps C. evaporates D. pours 7. According to the article, how do North American and European countries deal with their e-waste? A. they transport it to other countries B. they try to hide it in the countryside C. they recycle the majority of their e-waste D. governments refuse to enforce the law 8. What would be a good title for this passage? A. Pollution and E-waste B. The Growing Problem of Electronic Waste C. Planned Obsolescence and the Electronics Market D. The Illegal Export of Electronic Waste to Other Countries PART II: GRAMMAR & STRUCTURE CLAUSE & PHRASES Task 1: Look at the following sentences and pick out the grammatical structure used in each sentence The exercise is very difficult. I can’t complete it.  The exercise is very difficult, so I can’t complete it.  Because the exercise is very difficult, I can’t complete it.  Because of the difficult exercise, I can’t complete it  The exercise is so difficult that I can’t complete it.  So difficult is the exercise that I can’t complete it  It is such a difficult exercise that I can’t complete it.  Such is a difficult exercise that I can’t complete it  The exercise is too difficult for me to complete.  The exercise is not easy enough for me to complete.  If the exercise weren’t difficult, I could complete it.  Were this exercise not difficult, I could complete it. Task 2: Write the following sentences with the words given 1. The house is very expensive. We can’t buy it.  Because...................................................................................................................................................  Because of ..............................................................................................................................................  The house is so........................................................................................................................................  So expensive...........................................................................................................................................  It is such..................................................................................................................................................  Such is ....................................................................................................................................................  The house is too......................................................................................................................................  The house isn’t cheap..............................................................................................................................  If..............................................................................................................................................................  Were........................................................................................................................................................ 2. The weather was very cold. We couldn’t go swimming..

(19)            . Because................................................................................................................................................... Because of............................................................................................................................................... The weather was so................................................................................................................................. So cold.................................................................................................................................................... It was such............................................................................................................................................... Such was ................................................................................................................................................ The weather was too................................................................................................................................ The weather wasn’t warm....................................................................................................................... If.............................................................................................................................................................. Had......................................................................................................................................................... If it........................................................................................................................................................... Had it ...................................................................................................................................................... Task 3: Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. 1. Betty left the dormitory and moved to another place ________the noise. A. because B. despite C. because of D. caused from 2. The Vietnamese boy was regarded as a hero __________ he dedicated his life to his country. A. although B. because of C. providing D. because 3. Emily is motivated to study _________ she knows that a good education can improve her life. A. therefore B. because of C. because D. so 4. Joe seemed to be in a good mood, _________ he snapped at me angrily when I asked him to join us. A. but B. so C. for D. and 5. Some people really enjoy swimming _______ others are afraid of water. A. while B. or C. despite D. in spite of 6. Many people delay having children ____________they are too busy earning a living. A. in spite of B. although C. because D. because of 7. It was midnight, _________the restaurant was still open. A. therefore B. but C. however D. so 8. The concert was cancelled, ________ we went to a nightclub instead. A. however B. so C. but D. although 9. We live in the same building, ________ we have hardly seen each other. A. and B. therefore C. but D. so 10. _______ we had planned everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong. A. Although B. Despite C. Because D. Because of Task 4: Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 1. We couldn't answer those two difficult questions. A. Those two difficult questions couldn’t have been answered. B. Those two questions were so difficult that we couldn’t answer them C. Those two questions were not enough easy to answer for us. D. Those two questions were too difficult for us to answer them. 2. He smokes too much, so he can’t get rid of his cough. A. If he smoked so much, he might get rid of his cough. B. If he didn’t smoke too much , he could get rid of his cough. C. The reason why he can’t get rid of his cough may be that he doesn’t smoke too much. D. He can’t get rid of his cough, which results in the fact that he smokes too much. 3. He behaved recklessly, so he would be disqualified from keeping his last job. A. Had he not behaved so recklessly, he wouldn't have been fired from his last job. B. If he hadn’t behaved so recklessly, he hadn't quit his last job. C. Without his reckless behaviour, he would lose his last job. D. He didn't quit his job because he knew that he had behaved so recklessly. 4. My sister is often sick because she doesn’t do physical exercise. A. If my sister did physical exercise, she wouldn’t be sick so often. B. If my sister wasn't physical exercise, she would do sick. C. If my sister does physical exercise, she won’t often be sick. D. If my sister isn't physical exercise, she does sick. 5. The boy didn’t prepare for the test today; therefore he can’t finish it on time. A. If the boy had prepared for the test today, he could have finished it on time. B. If the boy prepared for the test today, he could finish it on time. C. If the boy prepared for the test today, he could have finished it on time. D. If the boy had prepared for the test today, he could finish it on time. 6. The coffee was too hot for me to drink..

(20) A. The coffee is so hot that I can’t drink it. B. The coffee is so hot that I can’t drink. C. The coffee was so hot that I couldn’t drink it. D. The coffee was so hot that I could drink it. 7. The furniture was so expensive that I didn't buy it. A. The furniture was very expensive that I didn't buy it. B. The furniture was too expensive for me to buy. C. The furniture was too expensive for me to buy it. D. The furniture was too expensive that I didn't buy it. 8. The coffee was too hot for me to drink. A. The coffee is so hot that I can’t drink it. B. The coffee is so hot that I can’t drink. C. The coffee was so hot that I couldn’t drink it. D. The coffee was so hot that I couldn’t drink. 9. Even though some events were cancelled, thousands of people attended the festival. A. No matter how many people attended the festival, some events were cancelled B. In spite some cancelled events, thousands of people attended the festival. C. As some events were cancelled, thousands of people attended the festival. D. Despite the cancellation of some events, thousands of people attended the festival. 10. Jenny is so creative that we all can rely on her for original ideas. A. Being creative, we all can rely on Jenny for original ideas. B. Creative as Jenny is, we all can rely on her for original ideas. C. So creative is Jenny that we all can rely on her for original ideas. D. Jenny is such creative girl that we all can rely on her for original ideas. Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. 11. My father couldn't go to my sister's wedding party. He was so ill. A. My father was so ill that he could go to my sister's wedding party. B. My father was so ill that he couldn't go to my sister's wedding party. C. My father is too ill that he can't go my sister's wedding party. D. My father is so ill that he couldn't go to my sister's wedding party. 12. She never responded to the invitation we sent. We assumed she wasn’t coming. A. She never responded to the invitation we sent; however we assumed she wasn’t coming. B. While we assumed she wasn’t coming, she never responded to the invitation we sent. C. She never responded to the invitation we sent, whether we assumed she wasn’t coming. D. As she never responded to the invitation we sent, we assumed she wasn’t coming. 13. The news was wonderful. As a consequence, we decided to have a celebration. A. It was such a wonderful news that we decided to have a celebration. B. We decided to have a celebration so that we heard the news. C. We decided to have a celebration so as to hear wonderful news. D. It was such wonderful news that we decided to have a celebration 14. The demand was so great. They had to reprint the book immediately. A. They demanded that the book be reprinted immediately. B. So great was the demand that they had to reprint the book immediately. C. The book would be reprinted immediately since the demand was great. D. They demanded to reprint the book immediately. 15. She helped us a lot with our project. We couldn’t continue without her. A. Provided her contribution wouldn’t come, we couldn’t have continued with the project. B. Unless we had her contribution, we couldn’t have continued with the project. C. If she hadn’t contributed positively, we couldn’t have continued with the project. D. But for her contribution, we could have continued with the project. 16. Mary got wet . She didn’t have an umbrella. A. Mary didn’t have an umbrella. However, she got wet. B. Although Mary got wet, she didn’t have an umbrella. C. Mary didn’t have an umbrella, so she got wet. D. Mary got wet, but didn’t have an umbrella. 17. The student was very bright. He could solve all the math problems. A. He was such bright student that he could solve all the math problems. B. The student was very bright that he could solve all the math problems. C. He was so bright a student that he could solve all the math problems. D. Such bright was the student that he could solve all the math problems. 18. Their dog was fierce. Nobody would visit them. A. So fierce a dog did they had that nobody would visit them. B. So fierce was their dog that nobody would visit them. C. Their dog was fierce enough for anybody to visit them..

(21) D. If their dog weren’t fierce, somebody would visit them. 19. The news was wonderful. As a consequence, we decided to have a celebration. A. It was such a wonderful news that we decided to have a celebration. B. We decided to have a celebration so that we heard the news. C. We decided to have a celebration so as to hear wonderful news. D. It was such wonderful news that we decided to have a celebration. 20. I strongly disapproved of your behavior. However, I will help you this time. A. Although I strongly disapproved of your behavior, but I will help you this time. B. Despite my strong disapproval of your behavior, I will help you this time. C. Despite of my strong disapproval of your behavior, I will help you this time. D. Because of your behavior, I will help you this time. TOPIC 4: ENVIRONMENT PART 1: READING PASSAGE 1 Use context clues to guess what each word in bold means. Choose the words with similar meanings from the box. break. interest. event. protection. fake. 1.An earthquake is a natural phenomenon that can happen in many places around the world....................... 2. The child was full of curiosity about nature. ....................... 3. If you drop a mirror, it will crack. ....................... 4. Please pretend that you don’t know anything about it. ....................... 5. The presentation included a video on the importance of wildlife conservation. ....................... Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions THE GIANT ’S CAUSEWAY A Mysterious Natural Wonder Natural disasters can be devastating. Earthquakes and hurricanes are examples of natural disasters. They have killed a countless number of people and even destroyed entire towns and cities. Although volcanoes can be equally dangerous, some volcanic eruptions have resulted in new natural landscapes. The Giant’s Causeway in County Antrim, Northern Ireland is one example of this phenomenon. It is believed that the Bishop of Derry discovered the Giant’s Causeway in 1692. The bishop then spread word of its existence to others, and curiosity about this natural landscape has continued to grow. According to one version of an Irish legend, the Giant’s Causeway was formed when a Scottish giant named Fingal came to Ireland to fight with an Irish warrior named Finn McCool. The Irish warrior was much smaller, so he tricked Fingal. He pretended to be his own baby, and Fingal was afraid of how big the baby’s father must have been. When Fingal ran away back to Scotland, he tore up the causeway behind him so that Finn could not follow. However, scientists now know that the Giant’s Causeway is the result of volcanic activity. The Giant’s Causeway contains about 40,000 columns made of the igneous rock basalt. Antrim experienced heavy volcanic activity about 50 to 60 million years ago. Molten basalt created a lava plateau. This hardened and cracked as it cooled, and columns were formed as a result. The Giant’s Causeway has been a popular tourist attraction since the 1800s. The basalt columns are one of the most well-known features of the Giant’s Causeway. Also, millions of years of weathering have caused certain structures to resemble objects, such as the Giant’s Boot, Giant’s Harp, and Giant’s Gate. People come to this area from around the world not only to see the Giant’s Causeway but to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the coast. Like any other natural wonder, steps must be taken to preserve the Giant’s Causeway. Many people work as conservation volunteers to help preserve the area and keep it clean. Volunteers pick up litter, manage the paths, and perform other duties. It is important to preserve the Giant’s Causeway so that its beauty can be appreciated for years to come. 1. What is the passage mainly about? A. the danger of natural disasters B. how the Giant’s Causeway was formed and became popular C. famous Irish legends about warriors and giants D. the importance of preserving tourist attractions 2. The main purpose of the second paragraph is to _______. A. explain how people found out about the Giant’s Causeway.

(22) B. provide background information on the Bishop of Derry C. question who really discovered the Giant’s Causeway D. create interest in County Antrim, Northern Ireland 3. The word “he” in paragraph 3 refers to ________. A. Fingal B. Finn McCool C. Finn’s father D. Finn’s son 4. The word “litter” in the passage is closest in meaning to A. rock B. money C. trash D. grass 5. Which is NOT true about the Giant’s Causeway? A. It has about 40,000 columns made of basalt. B. It has been a famous tourist attraction since the 1800s. C. People come from all over the world to visit it. D. It was formed by a devastating earthquake. 6. Who spread the word about the Giant’s Causeway? A. the Bishop of Derry B. conservation volunteers C. people living in County Antrim D. an Irish warrior named Finn McCool 7. What can be inferred about Finn McCool in the legend? A. He had never been to Scotland before. B. He had fought with Fingal in the past. C. He was not smart enough to fiht against Fingal. D. He assumed he had little chance of winning in a physical fight. Read the following pasage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Volcanic eruptions have caused new natural landscapes. A(n) (1)_______ of this is the Giant’s Causeway in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. An Irish legend says that Fingal, a giant from Scotland, came to Ireland to fight with an Irish warrior, Finn McCool . Finn McCool was (2)_______ smaller than Fingal, so he pretended to be his own baby. This scared Fingal, and the Giant’s Causeway was destroyed when he ran away. Scientists, (3)________, know that the area where the Giant’s Causeway is located experienced heavy volcanic activity 50 to 60 million years ago. Columns formed (4) ________ a result of a lava plateau hardening and cracking. It became a popular tourist (5)________ and is still known for its beautiful scenery. 1. A. example B. demonstration C. thesis D. argument 2. A. a lot of B. many C. much D. a great deal 3. A. therefore B. or else C. likewise D. however 4. A. so B. as C. like D. for 5. A. attraction B. attract C. attractive D. attractiveness Choose the best words to fil in the blanks. 1. The Eiffel Tower is the most popular ______________ in Paris A. legend B. package C. attraction D. eruption 2. The red paint on the side of the house looked almost pink because of______________. A. weathering B. ruling C. digging D. refining 3. Johnny______________to be a ghost for Halloween. A. cracked B. explained C. warned D. pretended Choose the words with SIMILAR meanings to the underlined words. 4. A rainbow is a beautiful natural phenomenon. A. wonder B. experiment C. situation D. confusion 5. The strong warrior won many battles for his country. A. tourist B. leader C. fighter D. gamer 6. Scientists are claiming that the new medicine will be able to cure countless diseases. A. limited B. essential C. minor D. many Choose the words with OPPOSITE meanings to the underlined words. 7. The devastating earthquake in China killed thousands of people. A. deadly B. improving C. huge D. past 8. The CD cracked into many pieces when I stepped on it. A. joined B. flew C. appeared D. made 9. People are raising money for the conservation of the environment. A. education B. protection C. reservation D. destruction Complete each sentence with one of the words from the box . existence. columns. bishop. plateau. preserve. landscape.

(23) 10. A(n)______________fist spread the word about the Giant’s Causeway. 11. Some people believe in the ______________ of space aliens. 12. Stone______________help keep the building from falling. PASSAGE 2:. 1. Each ticket ______________ one dollar. 2. Cell phone batteries are ______________ . 3. He is trying to fix the car’s ______________ . 4. This book had a great ______________ on me. 5. I did some to ______________ find the lowest price. 6. The ______________ from this car are polluting the air. 7. Clouds are found in the lowest part of earth’s ______________ . 8. The ______________ people get pimples at some point in their lives. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions THE FUTURE OF DRIVING Gasoline-powered Cars vs. Electric Cars Today, most cars use energy made by burning fossil fuels, like gasoline. But there are many problems with fossil fuels, including high prices and air pollution. For these reasons, people have been trying to find better forms of energy to power their cars. One of the alternatives to today’s gasoline-powered cars is the electric car. Let’s take a look at some of the differences between electric cars and gasoline-powered cars. Energy Electric cars get their power from electricity that is stored inside a rechargeable battery. On the other hand, gasoline-powered cars’ engines use energy produced by the burning of fossil fuels. Recharge or Refuel The average gasoline-powered car can only be refueled at gas stations. It takes less than five minutes to fill the empty tank. On the other hand, electric cars can be recharged not only at charging stations but also in other places, like your home. Unlike refueling, though,it takes about six or seven hours to charge, depending on the size of the battery. Cost According to research, driving an electric car costs about 1.25 cents per kilometer, while driving a gasolinepowered car costs a little more than 12.5 cents per kilometer. This means that driving an electric car costs about 90% less than driving a gasoline-powered car. Environmental Impact Gasoline-powered cars have a huge environmental impact because when they burn fossil fuels, they release CO2 into the atmosphere. On the other hand, electric cars don’t release any emissions when driven. However, electric cars indirectly harm the environment because they use electricity that is often created by burning fossil fuels. Speed Gasoline-powered cars can go much faster than electric cars. An electric car can reach top speeds of only 160 km per hour, while some gasoline-powered cars can go faster than 480 km per hour..

(24) 1. What is this passage mainly about? A. the impact of fossil fuels on gasoline-powered cars B. the development of new technology to replace electric cars C. the comparison between electric and gasoline-powered cars D. the unexpected negative effects of electric cars on the environment 2. Which is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. Gasoline is a kind of fossil fuel. B. Electric cars are cheaper to buy. C. Electric cars are also responsible for creating CO2. D. Recharging time depends on the size of the battery. 3. How fast are gasoline-powered cars compared to electric cars? A. They are slightly slower. B. They have similar top speeds. C. They are about ten times as fast. D. They are about three times as fast. 4. About how much would it cost to drive an electric car for a kilometer? A. two cents B. 12 cents C. 90 cents D. two dollars 5. Which can replace the word “alternatives” in paragraph 1? A. forms B. choices C. differences D. advantages 6. The word “they” in paragraph 5 refers to _____ A. fossil fuels B. electric cars C. emissions D. gasoline-powered cars 7. It can be inferred from the passage that electric cars ________. A. have more benefits than gasoline-powered cars B. can directly harm the environment C. cost about 90% less than gasoline-powered cars. D. can be recharged at home Read the following pasage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks There are some differences differences between electric cars and gasoline-powered cars. Electric cars get their energy from electricity, (1) __________ gasoline-powered cars get energy from burning fossil fuels. Gasolinepowered cars (2) ______ much more CO2 than electric cars. What’s more, electric cars cost about 90% (3)________ to operate than gasoline-powered cars. Electric cars are convenient because they can be charged in many places. But they also have disadvantages. It (4) _______ about six or seven hours to charge an electric car’s battery , while you can fill a gasoline-powered car’s tank in less than five minutes. And electric cars can only go about 160 km per hour. (5) _______ the other hand, gasoline-powered cars can go faster than 480 km per hour. 1. A. when B. while C. because D. during 2. A. release B. burn C. consume D. change 3. A. little B. least C. less D. lessen 4. A. spends B. lengthens C. needs D. takes 5. A. In B. On C. With D. For Choose the correct words for the definitions. rechargeable emission Word 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.. .............................. .............................. .............................. .............................. .............................. .............................. .............................. ............................... cost engine. research impact. atmosphere average. Definition n. the layer of air that surrounds the earth n. a gas or other substance released into the air n. the amount of money needed to pay for something n. study of something in order to nd information adj. ordinary or normal, not special n. the part of a machine that provides power adj. able to be re lled with electricity or energy n. a powerful effect that one thing has on another. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence. 1. When you_____________something, you provide it with more energy. A. remember B. reprint C. refuel D. repair 2. A ____________ is place that provides energy for electric cars. A. train station B. gasoline station C. charging station D. bus station 3. A device that holds and supplies electricity is called a____________. A. battery B. vessel C. tank D. machine 4. If something happens_________ , then it does not happen in a clear or straight way..

(25) A. falsely. B. indirectly. C. depending. D. immediately. Choose the correct number for the sentence below. For these reasons, people have been trying to find better forms of energy to power their cars. Today, most cars use energy made by burning fossil fuels, like gasoline. (1) But there are many problems with fossil fuels, including high prices and air pollution. (2) One of the alternatives to today’s gasoline-powered cars is the electric car. (3) Let’s take a look at some of the differences between electric cars and gasoline-powered cars. (4) HOMEWORK: Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions The Exxon Valdez oil spill is one of the biggest environmental disasters in recent history. On March 24, 1989, an oil tanker named the Exxon Valdez had an accident off the coast of Alaska. Environmentalists estimate that somewhere between 11 million and 38 million gallons of crude oil spilled into the waters of Prince William Sound. A spill of this size was unheard of at the time so few people were prepared with plans to deal properly with it. Another major problem was the remote location of the ship. It was difficult for responders to get to Prince William Sound in enough time to quickly clean up the spill before it became a major problem. Several other factors hampered the environmental clean-up of the Exxon Valdez oil spill, leading it to become a major disaster. In the early days of the spill, a private company attempted to use a special chemical mixture, called a dispersant, to separate the oil from the water. This didn’t work because there were not enough waves to mix the dispersant with the oil and the water. This led to an attempt to try and burn the oil off the water but the weather was not good enough to continue using this method. The use of other chemicals on the spill was considered but the plans were abandoned for fear that these would be toxic and simply create a bigger environmental problem. The effects of the oil spill were both devastating and long-lasting. Wildlife in the area was severely harmed. Somewhere between 100,000 to 250,000 birds died along with nearly 3,000 sea otters. Scientists are still unsure of how many fish were killed by the spill. Oil washed up along the shoreline of the sound and destroyed important microbes and bacteria essential for aquatic life to flourish. A study conducted in 2003 showed that the oil in the region had drastically increased the death rate of a variety of local species. In 2010, the American government estimated that about 23,000 gallons of oil from the spill have mixed with sand and soil along the Alaskan coastline. A 2014 study, however, provided some hope by showing that some species in the area are finally recovering after more than 25 years. Environmental awareness of Americans drastically increased as images of the black oily waters were broadcast nightly on U.S. news networks. Americans demanded new laws and better safety technology to prevent this from happening again. Despite these measures, oil spills still do occur. It seems that meeting the world’s huge demand for oil has sometimes come at a very high environmental cost. 1. According to the article, when did the Exxon Valdez oil spill occur? A. 1989 B. 2003 C. 2010 D. 2014 2. The word 'remote' in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to: A. reserved B. unlikely C. unfriendly D. secluded 3. The word 'this' in paragraph 2 refers to: A. the spill B. a private company C. a dispersant D. the water 4. Which of the following is implied in paragraph 2? A. many of the ideas about how to clean up the spill were untested in real situations B. clean-up efforts were blocked by politicians who were scared to try different solutions C. few people were willing to travel to Alaska to help clean up the spill so it worsened D. the biggest problem in cleaning up the oil spill was a lack of money 5. The scientific studies from 2003 to 2010 show that: A. all of the oil from the spill has been washed away from the Alaskan coastline B. there has been a small increase in the variety of local species since the spill happened C. the ecosystem may be slowly recovering despite the huge problems caused by the spill D. the local species' birth rates have been decreasing every year since the spill happened 6. The word 'measures' in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to: A. estimations B. calculations C. steps D. scales 7. According to the article, which of the following can be implied about oil spills? A. they are likely to increase in the future B. they will probably decrease in the future C. they will almost certainly continue to happen D. new technology will help to eliminate them in the future.

(26) PART 2: SPOKEN ENGLISH COMPLIMENT AND OPINION. GIVING COMPLIMENT Khen (compliment) I would like to compliment you on… I think your hair is .. You really have …. Chấp nhận (Accepting) Thank you. It’s very nice of you to say so I’m glad to like it Thanks. It’s a nice compliment. Từ chối (Rejecting) You must be kidding You’ve got to be kidding. GIVING OPINION Đưa ra ý kiến (Giving opinion) I think …. In my opinion,… In my point of view…. I believe….. Đồng ý (Agreement) I agree completely You are right You are correct I think so I hope so. Không đồng ý (Disagreement) Really ? I’m not sure I couldn’t agee No, that’s wrong I don’t think so. Choose the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 1. Mary: “That’s a very nice skirt you’re wearing.”- Julia: “_________.” A.That’s nice B. I like it C. That’s all right D. I’m glad you like it 2. Daisy: “I think it is a good idea to have three or four generations living under one roof.” Tom: “……… Family members can help each other a lot.” A. It’s not true. B. That’s wrong. C. I couldn’t agree more. D. I don’t agree. 3. Diana: “I didn’t know you could play the guitar so well. Your tune was lovely!” – Peter: “………” A. You’re welcome. B. I bought it near my house. C. You must be kidding. I thought it was terrible. D. You told a kid. I was playing better than that. 4. Ann: “How well you are playing, Peter!” – Peter: “………” A. Say it again. I like to hear your words. B. Thank you too much. C. I think so. I’m proud of myself. D. Many thanks. That’s a nice compliment. 5. Jennifer: “I believe that supermarkets are much better than traditional markets.” – Katherine: “……… Each has its own features.” A. I couldn’t agree with you more. B. That’s completely true. C. I disagree with you. D. I can’t help thinking the same. 6. John: “How lovely your pets are!” –Linda: “………” A. Thank you. It’s nice of you to say so. B. Really? They are always very nice. C. Can you say that again? D. I love them, too. 7. Mai: “Wow, I’ve never seen such a nice cell phone, Nam.” – Nam: “………” A. You’re welcome. B. I agree with you. C. Oh, I don’t know. D. Thank you. I’m glad you like it. 8. 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 absurd idea. 9. Peter: “Your parents must be proud of your result at school.” – Anna: “………” A. Sorry to hear that. B. I am glad you like it. C. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging. D. Of course. 10. Monica and Mathew are talking about recycling. - Monica: “I think we should recycle these bags. It will help protect the environment.” - Mathew: “.....” A. I can't agree with you more. B. It's rubbish. We shouldn't use it. C. Never mind. D. You can't say that again. 11. Nam and Mai are talking about Nam's matter. ~ Nam: "I’m really tired. I’m taking next week off." ~ Mai: ".........." A. Well, you must be telling a lie! B. Really? I don’t know what you are going to do. C. That sounds like a good idea. The break will do you good. D. Take care, my love. Have a nice weekend! 12. Lora has just bought a new skirt that she likes very much. - Jane: “You look great in that red skirt, Lora!” - Lora: “_______” A. No, I don't think so. B. Oh, you don't like it, do you? C. Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s. D. Thanks, my mum bought it. 13. Peter and Marying are talking about her employer..

(27) Peter: “Your boss looks like the aggressive type.” A. You can say that again C. Really? I’ve never seen him lie. 14. George and Frankie are talking about their hobbies. George: “In my opinion, action films are exciting” A. Your opinion is exactly. C. What are opinion! 15. Peter is giving a compliment on Lucy’s hair. Peter: “What a great haircut, Lucy!” A. Thanks. It’s very kind of you to do this C. Oh yes, It’s very unfashionable. - Mary:“__________” B. Yes, he’s quite gentle. D. Right. He ‘s so quiet. - Frankie: “_____” B. Yes, you can do it. D. There’s no doubt about it. Lucy: “_____.” B. You think so? I think it’s a bit too short D. It’s my pleasure.. TOPIC 5: ENTERTAINMENT PART 1: READING PASSAGE 1 Use context clues to guess what each word in bold means. Choose the words with similar meanings from the box. praise. hard of hearing. similar. referee. completely change. 1. All players must follow the umpire’s decisions in baseball. .......................... 2. E-mail revolutionized the way we communicate. .......................... 3.Beethoven was almost deaf when he composed his greatest piece, the Ninth Symphony. .......................... 4. James solved the problem, but he got no credit for it. .......................... 5. The two paintings look so alike that it’s diffiult to tell which one is real. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions Have you ever seen hand signals in a baseball game? Without the umpire’s hand signals, it would be challenging to understand a baseball game. *Hall of Fame umpire Bill Klem is given credit for first using hand signals in baseball in 1905. However, there is evidence that hand signals were first used by a deaf baseball player, William Ellsworth Hoy, as far back as the late 1880s. William Ellsworth Hoy was born in 1862, and he was the first deaf superstar in Major League Baseball. Hoy played on seven different teams during his 14-year career in the major leagues. Hoy received the nickname “Dummy” because he was deaf, but he revolutionized the game of baseball forever with his genius idea. Hoy began using hand signals when he played in Oshkosh. At first, Hoy had to ask his coach what the umpire’s calls were. While waiting for the answer, pitchers quickly struck him out before he could even attempt to hit the ball. That’s when Hoy came up with a system of hand signals with his third base coach. The third base coach held up one finger if it was a strike, and held up two fingers if it was a ball. This enabled Hoy to concentrate on the game, and pitchers could no longer throw surprise pitches. Hand signals soon became popular with other players and umpires, and they’re still used today. However, teams today keep their hand signals secret so that other teams cannot understand them. The hand signals used by umpires are different from those used by players. This is because umpire hand signals are supposed to be understood by both players and fans alike. For example, an umpire raises his right arm, bends his elbow 90 degrees, and makes a fist to call a strike. To signal that a runner is out, the umpire makes a similar motion to calling a strike, but also makes a short hammer motion with his fist. When an umpire raises both arms to shoulder level, the player is safe. It’s hard to envision the game of baseball without hand signals. Baseball players, umpires, and fans all owe thanks to William Ellsworth Hoy, who proved that he was no “dummy.” 1. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Umpires and players use different kinds of hand signals. B. Bill Klem is the most famous umpire in the history of baseball. C. The baseball club in Oshkosh is known for striking many batters out. D. A deaf baseball player changed baseball by introducing hand signals. 2. The main purpose of the third paragraph is to__________. A. describe the rules of baseball B. provide background information on umpires and players C. explain why Hoy fist began using hand signals D. compare the umpire’s hand signals and the third base coach’s hand signals 3. The word supposed in the passage is closest in meaning to.

(28) A. allowed B. forbidden C. surprised 4. Which is NOT true about William Ellsworth Hoy? A. He was born in the 1800s. B. He belonged to seven different teams during his career. C. He started playing baseball at the age of 14. D. He designed hand signals with his third base coach. 5. The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to ________. A. hand signals B. baseball players C. players’ fingers 6. How do umpires signal when a player is safe? A. They raise their left arm and make a fit. B. They raise both arms to shoulder level. C. They raise their right arm and bend their elbow. D. They make a short hammer motion with their right fit. 7. What can be inferred about Bill Klem? A. He retired from baseball in the late 1880s. B. He was the fist umpire to be in the Hall of Fame. C. He was not the fist person to use hand signals in baseball. D. He stole the idea of using hand signals from William Ellsworth Hoy.. D. meant. D. pitchers. Read the following pasage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Clear communication between the pitcher and catcher is (1) __________ important to successful baseball. Obviously the catcher and pitcher cannot verbally communicate, so, they must communicate through a series of (2)________ signals. The most common way for the catcher to relay a sign to the pitcher, or call a pitch, is using the fingers of his throwing hand. The signal is given from the squatting position and the hand should be positioned between the legs and be back up against or close to your cup. Watch that your hand is not too low or your signs will be visible under your body. The signal should be given with deliberate finger movements to (3)________ the pitcher to see the signs. Do not give your sign too quickly or you will confuse your pitcher. The catcher's legs should be opened wide (4) _______ so only the pitcher and middle infielders can see what pitch is being called. Do not open your legs too far or the coaches from the (5) ________ team can see your signs and relay the pitch to the hitter. Your glove hand should be positioned to the outside and just below the knee of your left leg (for right-handed catchers) to aid in blocking your signs. 1. A. vital B. vitally C. vitality D. vitals 2. A. hand B. head C. arm D. eye 3. A. let B. have C. get D. allow 4. A. too B. so C. such D. enough 5. A. home B. visiting C. opposing D. winning Choose the best words to fil in the blanks. 1. The man ignored the traffic _____________ and got injured in an accident. A. nickname B. pitch C. signal 2. The_____________threw the ball and struck the batter out. A. catcher B. umpire C. director 3. He_____________ his success to his parents. A. owes B. receives C. raises Choose the words with SIMILAR meanings to the underlined words. 4. The computer revolutionized the way people live. A. understood B. called C. invented 5. Thomas Edison is given credit for inventing the light bulB. A. failure B. question C. success 6. We envision an equal society where there is no poverty. A. imagine B. create C. discuss Choose the words with opposite meanings to the underlined words. 7. The new employee had some genius ideas about advertising. A. clever B. stupid C. slow 8. The man made a fist to show that he was angry. A. smile B. frown C. open hand 9. Bill and Ted are not brothers, but they look very alike. A. similar B. pleased C. different Complete each sentence with one of the words from the box. concentrate. signals. nickname. deaf. umpire. D. evidence D. pitcher D. attempts D. changed D. recognition D. challenge D. past D. scream D. unhappy career.

(29) 10. The__________ man could not hear music, but he could play the piano very well. 11. He turned off the TV so that he could__________on his homework better. 12. The__________watched the pitch and called, “Strike!” PASSAGE 2: Write the letter of the word or phrase with the same meaning as the underlined word . a. concerns; means b. make through work c. ready to do happily. d. actors, singers, or dancers e. write f. respect; look up to. 1. ____ My grandfather started his own business. I really admire him. 2. ____ We can always ask her for help. She is willing to help us any time. 3. ____ Employees in fast food restaurants do not earn much money. 4. ____ You can see famous entertainers walking on the street in Hollywood. 5. ____ Please sign your name on the line. 6. ____ I am worried about the test. My score matters a lot to me. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions Is there a famous person whom you really admire? Wouldn’t you love to have his or her autograph? You would never throw that person’s autograph away because of your admiration for him or her. However, some people collect autographs even from people they don’t admire. They just want autographs from any famous person. Rather than collecting these autographs to keep, they collect the autographs to sell. These days there are more than 20,000 people who collect autographs for the value the autographs might have in the future. Since these people are willing to pay a lot of money for an autograph, autograph hounds now hang around sports centers, concert arenas, and chic restaurants trying to get autographs they can sell. They can sometimes make as much as $1,500 for one autograph. In fact, one very successful autograph hound earns about $100,000 a year. There are also companies that buy and sell autographs. One company, Profiles in History, says it has the largest collection of entertainers’ autographs in the world, and earns more than $12 million a year! Some autographs from this company may cost under $100, but others can cost several thousand dollars. The price of an autograph depends on how rare the autograph is. For example, famous people like Angelina Jolie and George Clooney sign a lot of autographs. Therefore, their autographs are not rare and are not worth very much money. On the other hand, Madonna and Nicole Kidman rarely sign anything. This makes their autographs rarer and more valuable. Queen Elizabeth II almost never signs autographs, therefore, something with her signature on it might sell for around $3,500. It doesn’t matter if the person is dead. Elvis Presley and Napoleon signed many things. Their signatures are only worth $1,500. However, signed letters from Marilyn Monroe are very rare. They can cost $50,000 each. The highest price ever paid for an autograph was $750,000 for a letter written and signed by Abraham Lincoln. autograph: the signature of a famous person arena: a place to watch sports chic: fashionable profile: an essay of famous people’s achievements signature: a person’s name as it appears when officially written by his or her own hand. 1. What is the main idea of the reading? A. Collecting autographs is fun. B. Some autographs are rare. C. Signatures of people who are dead are worth the most.D. Collecting autographs can be a business. 2. What does the price of an autograph mostly depend on? A. How hard it is to find the autograph B. Whether the person is living or dead C. How many people admire the person D. When the person wrote the signature 3. The word “rather than” in paragraph 1 is closest meaning to _______. A. Because of B. In spite of C. Instead of D. On behalf of 4. Which is true about Profiles in History? A. It is an autograph museum. B. It has the most expensive autographs. C. It is a book about famous people. D. It is a business that sells autographs. 5. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers _________. A. Profiles in History B. autograp C. value D. collection 6. Whose signature was worth the most? A. Queen Elizabeth II’s B. Abraham Lincoln’s C. Marilyn Monroe’s D. George Clooney’s 7. From the reading, what do you think an “autograph hound” is? A. Someone who buys autographs B. Someone who gets autographs from famous people.

(30) C. A famous person who signs many autographs. D. A dog that can sign its autograph. Read the following pasage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks The majority of people assume an autograph is the same (1)_______ a signature. There are some very important differences. A legal signature can be anything at all and does not have to be legible. As long as you sign all your legal documents in the same general manner, it is binding in a court of law. An autograph on the other hand, must be legible enough to (2)___________ your fans and it should not be confused with your signature. As a case in point, a fan may hand you a pretty document and in your rush to get to an appointment, you might just scribble your name. If you autograph it as if it were a book jacket, that shows you were there in your celebrity persona. If that document happens to be an agent agreement or power-of-attorney contract, it can easily be argued that you did not legally sign it. (3)_________, if you use the same signature for both legal documents and fan collectibles, you may one day find yourself in a tight spot. Consider as well, that an autograph should be (4)_______ quick and easy to create. That is why an aspiring author should practice it regularly. After all, once you’re famous, you’ll (5)_______ yourself facing a horde of adoring fans at the next convention and won’t have time to think about it. 1. A. as B. like C. with D. to 2. A. discourage B. disappoint C. satisfy D. encourage 3. A. As a result B. On the other hand C. In addition D. Likewise 4. A. fair B. unfair C. fairly D. unfairly 5. A. find B. think C. see D. look Fill in the blank with one of the idioms in the box. Change its form if necessary. throw away. hang around. depend on. 1. Don’t ____________________ the receipt. You may need it. 2. Sally usually ____________________ the mall with her friends. 3. Your grades ____________________ how much you study. Choose the best word or phrase to fill in the blank. 1. My friend ______ coins. He has a big jar full of them! A. admires B. collects C. costs D. earns 2. That woman is a famous actress. Do you have a pen? Let’s get her ______. A. autograph B. business C. collection D. profile 3. He is a popular singer. He ______ millions of dollars with his last album. A. bought B. cost C. earned D. sold 4. I wanted to buy the autographed movie poster, but the ______ was too high. A. arena B. entertainer C. hound D. price 5. You might not care about visiting your parents, but it ______ a lot to them. A. admires B. feels C. matters D. pays 6. Many tourists ______ the chic café downtown to see famous movie stars. A. are willing to B. depend on C. hang around D. throw away 7. We are both ______ to work late tonight to finish the project. A. dead B. rare C. successful D. willing Choose the correct form of the word to fill in the blank. 8. She was an ______ writer for years before she won the Nobel Prize for Literature. A. admiration B. admire C. admired D. admirable 9. A few stars make millions of dollars, but most ______ earn very little. A. entertainers B. entertainment C. entertaining D. entertain 10. Should I ______ my name at the bottom of the page? A. signature B. sign C. signed D. signal HOMEWORK: Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions Games People Play is one of the most popular psychology books ever written. The 1964 book was very influential and has sold more than 5 million copies worldwide since its publication. Its author, Dr. Eric Berne, talks about healthy and unhealthy ways that people interact with each other. He uses something called transactional analysis to shed light on the underlying human desires for power, dominance, love, and recognition that color our daily relations with other people. We try to achieve these things by playing ‘games’ with others. A game, as Berne describes it, is a set of interactions with a hidden or unstated motive. It has a predictable ending that leads to the satisfaction of these goals..

(31) In each game or transaction, the players will take on one of three roles or “ego states”. This can be the Parent, Child, or Adult. The roles that we take on helps to determine the way others will react. For example, a teacher who takes on the “parent” role in the classroom by being very strict towards students will elicit a “child” role from the students. Subsequently, their reactions to the teacher will be child-like. A teacher whose tone and actions are measured and calm like an “adult” will more likely draw a similar “adult” role response from the students, who will be more likely to take on responsibilities as learners. The book also describes several “mind games” that people play with each other. For example, one common games is called “Ain’t it Awful”, where people will gather together to complain about a certain situation. The hidden purpose of the game is to elicit sympathy from others while at the same time taking comfort in their seeming inability to change the situation. The result is that the “player” earns certain advantages from claiming the status of a victim while at the same time avoiding responsibility. In order to play this game, a person takes on the role of Child. The other player may try to help the Child by taking on the Parent role. Alternately, they may take on the role of Adult and encourage the other player to take a more realistic view of their situation. Berne’s objective for writing the book was to make human relationships healthier. He hoped that writing the book would help people stop playing games and try to satisfy their human needs in a more honest and open way. Some readers of the book have argued that it has changed their lives for the better. Berne’s idea of transactional analysis also helped to further inspire examinations of daily social interactions. 1. According to the article, when was the book Games People Play published? A. in 1946 B. in 1964 C. 5 million copies D. Dr. Eric Berne 2. The word “interact” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to: A. separate B. advertise C. activate D. communicate 3. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to: A. a game B. a book C. a goal D. a motive 4. According to the article, what are “ego states”? A. the rules of the game B. the roles people assume in a game C. the way a person develops during a game D. the new roles parents should play 5. Paragraph 3 is about: A. how parents are very strict towards students B. the three different roles people assume in a game situation C. the three different rules people require to play a game D. how to make learners more responsible for their actions 6. Paragraph 4 is about: A. a common mind game that people play B. why people complain about children C. the advantages of being a player in a game D. how to encourage people to take a more realistic view 7. It is implied in paragraph 5 that: A. Berne failed in his objective for writing the book B. no other psychologist has examined daily social interactions C. some people could potentially benefit from reading Berne’s book D. some people need to stop playing games to try to satisfy their needs PART II: USE OF ENGLISH INVERSION Đảo ngữ là đem trợ động từ, hoặc động từ “tobe” hoặc “modals” đặt trước chủ từ mang hàm ý nhấn mạnh 1. No sooner.....than = hardly......when/ before = scarcely.....when/ before 3 cấu trúc này đều mang nghĩa "ngay khi........thì". Thường được dùng (thường với thì QKHT, đôi khi dùng QKĐ) để chỉ 1 việc gì đó đã xảy ra không lâu sau việc khác. No sooner had I reached the door than I realised it was locked No sooner did I reach the door than I realised it was locked. 2. Not until Not until January will I have a holiday. 3. Only then/if/when/later/after=> Sử dụng với thì quá khứ đơn. Only then did I know what I had got myself into. Only after the film started did I realise that I'd seen it before. 4. Rarely/Seldom/Never => Thường dung với thì HTĐ, HTHT, QKHT và CAN and COULD. Seldom have I seen him looking so miserable. Never in her life had she experienced this exhilarating emotion. 5. So......that => Đây là cấu trúc phổ biến, thướng dùng với tính từ vad “TO BE” So exciting was the soap opera, that I forgot to do my English homework..

(32) => Nó có theerr được dùng với much. So much did she adore John, that she would not give him up. 6. Such....that => Dùng với danh từ và TO BE Such was the popularity of the soap opera, that the streets were deserted whenever it was on. 7. Not only …. but also Not only does she play piano well, but also she sings well 8. Đảo ngữ trong câu điều kiện ( bỏ IF) If it stops raining = Should it stp raining. If I were rich = Were I rich If he had known = Had he known Phần bài tập Rewrite these sentences using NEVER, RARELY, SELDOM or LITTLE. 1. I have never heard such nonsense! …………………………………………………………………………………… 2. Our profits this year are higher than they have ever been. …………………………………………………………………………………… 3. One rarely finds good service these days. …………………………………………………………………………………… 4. Public borrowing has seldom been so high. …………………………………………………………………………………… 5. They little suspected that the musical was going to be a runaway success. …………………………………………………………………………………… 6. The embassy staff little realized that Ted was a secret agent. …………………………………………………………………………………… Rewrite these sentences, using inversion with NOT ONLY. 7. He is my friend as well as yours. …………………………………………………………………………………… 8. He booked tickets for the afternoon performance and the evening performance as well. …………………………………………………………………………………… 9. Burglars stole a thousand pounds’ worth of electrical goods, and left the flat in an awful mess. …………………………………………………………………………………… 10. Tony was not only late, but he had left all his books behind. …………………………………………………………………………………… 11. You will enhance your posture and improve your acting ability on this course. …………………………………………………………………………………… Rewrite these sentences, using inversion with ONLY…./ NOT UNTIL 12. I only realized how dangerous the situation had been when I got home. …………………………………………………………………………………… 13. It wasn’t until last week that the Agriculture Minister admitted defeat. …………………………………………………………………………………… 14. I understood Hamlet only after seeing it on the stage. …………………………………………………………………………………… 15. They didn’t get round to business until they had finished eating. …………………………………………………………………………………… 16. They had to wait for twelve hours before their flight left. …………………………………………………………………………………… Rewrite these sentences, using inversion with SHOULD, WERE OR HAD 17. If the chemical were to leak, a large area of the sea would be contaminated. …………………………………………………………………………………… 18. If Germany were to beat Romania, they would face Italy in the final. …………………………………………………………………………………… 19. If Mr. Morgan were still head master, he would not permit such bad behavior. …………………………………………………………………………………… 20. If you had given it on time, you would have got a high mark. …………………………………………………………………………………… 21. If she had become a lawyer, as her parents wished, she would have earned a large salary. …………………………………………………………………………………… 22. If anything had gone wrong with my plan, I would have held responsibility. …………………………………………………………………………………… 23. If the Government were forced into another election, it would be the favorite to win..

(33) …………………………………………………………………………………… 24. If you should wish to make an appointment to see Dr Simons, she is available between 9.00 and 11.00. …………………………………………………………………………………… 25. If you should have further problems with your printer, contact your dealer for advice. …………………………………………………………………………………… 26. If you should decide to accept the post, you will be expected to start work on 1 st April. …………………………………………………………………………………… Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences 1. No sooner had we started the picnic.............. the rain began pouring down! A. than B. when C. that D. and 2. Hardly....................................attack people. A. have snakes B. do snakes C. snakes do D. snakes have 3. ______ but he also proved himself a good athlete. A. Not only he showed himself a good student B. He did not show himself only a good student C. Not only did he show himself a good student D. A good student not only showed him 4. Not until the end of the 19th century ______ become a scientific discipline. A. plant breeding has B. did plant breeding C. plant breeding had D. has plant breeding 5. Had she worked harder last summer, she ______. A. wouldn't have been sacked B. wouldn't have sacked C. wouldn't sack D. wouldn't be sacked 6. ______ he arrived at the bus stop when the bus came. A. No longer has B. No sooner had C. Not until had D. Hardly had 7. Only when you grow up ______ the truth. A. you will know B. you know C. do you know D. will you know 8. ______, he would have learned how to read. A. If he has been able to go school as a child B. If he could go to school as a child C. Were he able to go to school as a child D. Had he been able to go to school as a child 9. _______,they would have had what they wanted. A. If they arrived at the fair early B. Had they arrived at the fair early C. Unless they arrived at the fair early enough D. Supposing they were arriving at the fair early 10. _______ that she burst into tears. A. Such was her anger B. So angry she was C. She was so anger D. Such her anger was 11. No sooner had she put the telephone down than her boss rang back. A. As soon as her boss rang back, she put down the telephone. B. Scarcely had she put the telephone down when her boss rang back. C. Hardly she had hung up, she rang her boss immediately. D. She had hardly put the telephone down without her boss rang back. 12. Never before ______ as accelerated as they are now during the technological age. A. have historical changes been B. have been historical changes C. historical changes have been D. historical have changes been 13. _____ make a good impression on her. A. Only by doing so can I B. Only so doing can I C.Only by so doing I can D. Only by doing so I can 14. They drove fifteen miles off the main road. Also, they had nothing to eat for the day. A. They drove fifteen miles off the main road until they had something to eat for the day. B. They neither drove fifteen miles off the main road nor had anything to eat for the day. C. Driving fifteen miles off the main road, they eventually had something to eat for the day. D. Not only did they drive fifteen miles off the main road, they also had nothing to eat for the day.. COLLOCATIONS CHỌN TỪ- SỰ KẾT HỢP TỪ ( Word choice- Collocations): Để làm tốt bài tập chọn từ hoặc sự kết hợp của từ ta cần chú ý những điểm sau: - Đọc kĩ câu hỏi và chú ý những từ loại cần điền vào: - Đọc kĩ 4 lựa chọn và ngữ nghĩa của chúng - Lựa chọn đáp án đúng dựa vào kiến thức từ vựng đã học - Nếu chưa quyết định dứt khoát đáp án đúng thì hãy dùng phương pháp loại trừ dần dần những phương án sai. Ví dụ minh họa 1: Chọn từ thích hợp tương ứng với A, B, C hoặc D để hoàn thành câu sau:.

(34) English is now an effective medium of international _______. A. communication B. talking C. speech D. saying Hướng dẫn: Câu này hỏi sự sử dụng đúng từ trong ngữ cảnh. A Đáp án đúng. English is now an effective medium of internatinonal communication. (Bây giờ tiếng Anh là phương tiện giao tiếp quốc tế hiệu quả), communication = sự giao tiếp. B talking = sự nói; câu chuyện (không thể kết hợp với international) C speech = lời nói; cách nói; bài diễn văn D saying = tục ngữ, châm ngôn Ví dụ minh họa 2: Chọn từ thích hợp tương ứng với A, B, C hoặc D để hoàn thành câu sau: It was such a boring speech that I fell __________. A. asleep B. sleep C. sleepy D. sleepily Hướng dẫn: Câu này hỏi về khả năng kết hợp từ của động từ fall: fall asleep = ngủ thiếp đi; dạng quá khứ của fall là fell. Ngoài ra còn có feel sleepy (cảm thấy buồn ngủ); quá khứ của feel là felt. Đáp án là A It was such a boring speech that I felt asleep. (Bài diễn văn chán đến nỗi tôi ngủ thiếp đi). Ví dụ minh họa 3: Chọn từ thích hợp tương ứng với A, B, C hoặc D để hoàn thành câu sau: He kindly offered to ________ me the way to the station. A. explain B. direct C. describe D. show Hướng dẫn: D Đáp án đúng: show someone the way = chỉ đường cho ai He kindly offered to show me the way to the station. (Ông ta tử tế chỉ cho tôi đường đến nhà ga) A Phương án sai: explain = giải thích B Phương án sai: direct someone to somewhere = chỉ đường cho ai Ví dụ: Could you direct me to the airport? (ông làm ơn chỉ đường cho tôi đến sân bay) C Phương án sai: describe = mô tả SỰ KẾT HỢP TỪ VỚI CÁC ĐỘNG TỪ THÔNG DỤNG:  DO: (= accomplish, carry out – hoàn thành, thực hiện một công việc) Do an assignment: làm một nhiệm vụ được giao Do business (with): kinh doanh Do one’s best: cố gắng hết sức Do a crossword: chơi ô chữ Do damage: gây thiệt hại Do a course: theo một khóa học Do history/economics: học lịch sử/ kinh tế học… Do an experiment: làm thí nghiệm Do good: bổ ích Do harm: gây hại Do a job: làm một công việc Do one’s duty: làm nghĩa vụ Do one’s hair: làm tóc Do one’s homework: làm bài tập về nhà Do research: nghiên cứu Do someone a favour: làm giúp ai điều gì Do the shopping: mua sắm Do wonders/ miracles: mang lại kết quả kì diệu Do without: làm mà không có cái gì Do wrong: làm sai  MAKE: (= produce, manufacture- làm ra, chế tạo ra) Make an appointment: thu xếp một cuộc hẹn Make an attempt: cố gắng, nỗ lực Make an announcement: thông báo Make the bed: dọn giường Make a cake: làm bánh Make changes: thay đổi Make a choice: chọn lựa Make a decision: quyết định Make a comment: nhận xét Make a complaint: phàn nàn, than phiền Make a comparision: so sánh Make a contribution: đóng góp vào Make a decision: quyết định Make a differrence: tạo sự khác biệt Make a distinction: tạo sự khác biệt/sự tương phản Make an effort: nỗ lực Make an excuse: viện cớ Make a law: thông qua đạo luật Make a mistake: mắc sai lầm Make money: kiếm tiền Make progress: tiến bộ Make a plan: lập kế hoạch Make a phone call: gọi điện thoại Make preparations for: chuẩn bị cho Make a profit: thu lợi nhuận Make a promise: hứa hẹn Make a speech: đọc bài diễn văn Make noise: làm ồn Make a start: khởi hành Make a suggestion: đề nghị Make a will: làm di chúc Make up one’s mind: quyết định Make use of: sử dụng  TAKE: Take sb/sth for granted: xem ai/ cái gì là tất nhiên Take part in: tham gia vào. Take place: xảy ra Take effect: có hiệu lực.

(35) Take advantage of sth: tận dụng cái gì Take responsibility for sth: chịu trách nhiệm về cái gì Take offence: thất vọng, phật ý Take a pity on sb: thông cảm cho ai Take sth as a compliment: xem cái gì như lời khen tặng. Take notice of sth: chú ý dến cái gì Take interest in: quan tâm đến Take powder/office: nhận chức Take a view/ attitude: có quan điểm/ thái độ Take sth as an insult: xem cái gì như lời sỉ nhục.  HAVE: Have difficulty (in) doing something: gặp khó khăn khi làm cái gì Have a problem: có vấn đề, gặp khó khăn Have a go/ try: thử  PAY: Pay attention to: chú ý dến Pay a compliment: khen Pay a visit to sb: đến thăm ai Pay tribute to: bày tỏ long kính trọng Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences.. 1. Most doctors and nurses have to work on a _______ once or twice a week at the hospital. A. solution B. night shift C. household chores D. special dishes 2. It is parents' duty and responsibility to _______ hands to tae care of their children and give them a happy home. A. shake B. hold C. join D. take 3. Doctors are supposed to _______ responsibility for human life. A. do B. take C. rush D. join 4. _______ sure that you follow the instructions carefully. A. Believe B. Try C. Do D. Make 5. Peter was _______ a hurry to go so he did not stop to greet me. A. in B. on C. with D. over 6. With greatly increased workloads, everyone is _______ pressure now. A. under B. above C. upon D. out of 7. We are not allowed _______ jeans at school. A. wear B. to wear C. wearing D. worn 8. My husband and I both go out to work so we share the _______. A. happiness B. household chores C. responsibility D. employment 9. It is not easy to ________ our beauty when we get older and older. A. develop B. maintain C. gain D. collect 10. Sometimes she does not agree _______ her husband about child rearing but they soon find the solutions. A. for B. on C. with D. of 11. You should _______ more attention to what your teacher explains. A. make B. get C. set D. pay 12. Body language is a potent form of _______ communication. A. verbal B. non-verbal C. tongue D. oral 13. The boy waved his hands to his mother, who was standing at the school gate, to _______ her attention. A. attract B. pull C. follow D. tempt 14. If something _______ your attention or your eye, you notice it or become interested in it. A. pays B. allow C. catches D. wave 15. When the play finished the audience stood up and _______ their hands loudly. A. clapped B. nodded C. shook D. hold 16. It is _______ not to say "Thank you" when you are given something. A. small B. rude C. slight D. formal 17. English is an important _______ that is required in several national examinations: A. language B. test C. evaluation D. subject 18. In Vietnam a school year lasts for nine months and is divided _______ two terms. A. into B. to C. from D. on 19. He was so ill that he could not _______ his final examination and cancelled it to the next year. A. make B. do C. take D. gain 20. Her job was so _______ that she decided to quit it. A. interesting B. satisfactory C. stressful D. wonderful 21. Some days of rest may help to _______ the pressure of work. A. reduce B. lower C. chop D. crease 22. Can you please tell me some information that _______ to the job? A. indicates B. expresses C. interests D. relates 23. Not all teenagers are well _______ for their future job when they are at high school. A. interested B. satisfied C. concerned D. prepared 24. Qualifications and _______ are two most important factors that help you get a good joB. A. politeness B. experience C. attention D. impression.

(36) 25. Someone who is _______ is hopeful about the future or the success of something in particular. A. powerful B. optimistic C. stagnant D. pessimistic 26. Peter was asked to _______ to a newspaper article making predictions for technological progress in 10 years. A. expect B. invent C. develop D. contribute 27. Before _______ for a position, check whether you can fulfill all the requirements from the employer. A. deciding B. applying C. requiring D. demanding 28. If you are _______ for a particular job, someone asks you questions about yourself to find out if you suitable for it. A. paid B. chosen C. interviewed D. recommended 29. You should show the interviewer that you are really keen _______ the job you have applied. A. in B. for C. on D. over 30. They held a party to congratulate _______ their son's success to become an engineer. A. with B. on C. for D. about 31. Washing machines, vacuum cleaners, and dish washers are labor _______ devices which help us do housework easily and quickly. A. improving B. making C. saving D. employing 32. Probability of extinction depends _______ both the population size and fine details of the population demography. A. on B. in C. from D. for 33. Clearing forests for timber has resulted _______ the loss of biodiversity. A. with B. at C. in D. for 34. Toxic chemicals from factories are one of the serious factors that leads wildlife to the _______ of extinction. A. wall B. fence C. verge D. bridge 35. Contamination and global warming have driven many species of animals and plants _______ the threat of extinction. A. for B. to C. with D. on 36. Although we are aware _______ the importance of environment, we still overexploit it. A. from B. on C. for D. of 37. If you ________ a book, you have a brief look at it without reading or studying it seriously. A. dip into B. put away C. pick up D. put down 38. Since their appearance, books are a previous ________ of knowledge and pleasure. A. source B. pile C. amount D. sum 39. Many teenagers are not much ________ in reading books, except for what they are made to read at school A. excited B. important C. slow D. interested 40. Tommy likes the books that he borrowed from the school library very much. He has read them with _____. A. entertainment B. romance C. tasting D. pleasure 41. The reviewer ________ Mathew's new novel as a new style of modern science fiction. A. chewed B. digested C. described D. drew 22. I have nearly finished reading the book. There are only a few ______ left. A. pieces B. pages C. slices D. sheets 43. Can you ________ what it would be like to live without books? A. imagine B. advise C. describe D. understand 44. _______ is the existence of a wide variety of plant and animal species living in their natural environment. . A. Biodiversity B. Conservation C. Globe D. Individual 45. All the countries of the area have _______ to protect their wildlife but they are rarely enforced. A. efforts B. laws C. results D. reserves 46. A defensive player may only hold, block or pull a / an _______ who is touching or holding the ball. A. audience B. referee C. goalie D. opponent 47. The more goals the players _______, the more exciting the match became. A. marked B. made C. scored D. sprinted 48. A penalty shot is _______ when a major foul is committed inside the 5-meter line. A. prevented B. awarded C. committed D. ranged 49. A water polo cap is used to ____ the players' heads and to identify them. A. tie B. penalize C. protect D. move 50. In beach volleyball, Indonesia defeated Thailand in straight sets to take men's gold _______. A. present B. award C. medal D. reward 51. To improve its athletes' _______, Viet Nam has regularly exchanged delegation of sport officials, coaches, referees and athletes with other countries. A. team B. competitor C. appearance D. performance 52. The delegation to the SEA Games was composed _______ top competitors of the country. A. on B. of C. for D. among 53. All the audience was quite surprised _________ the success of that young athlete. A. on B. at C. to D. off.

(37) 54. He is a great sports _______. He rarely misses any sport games although he was busy. A. enthusiast B. player C. energy D. programmer 55. _______ is a situation in which large numbers of people have little or no food, and many of them die. A. Disaster B. Famine C. Poverty D. Flood. 56. The International Red Cross has about 97 million volunteers whose main _______ is to protect human life and health. A. mission B. experience C. organization D. rule 57. The International Committee Red Cross has about 12,000 staff members worldwide, about 800 of them working4in its Geneva _______. A. factories B. companies C. headquarters D. buildings 58. The Red .Cross is an international organization that helps people who are suffering from the results of war, diseases or _______. A. victims B. disasters C. opportunities D. conditions 59. A _______ is a very large wave, often caused by an earthquake, that flows onto the land and destroys things. A. famine B. catastrophe C. tsunami D. flood 60. In some most Asian countries women are undervalued and they never have the same ________ as men. A. formality B. basis C. limit D. status 61. In 2004 more than 40 national societies have worked with more than 22,000 _______ to bring relief to the countless victims of the earthquake. A. actions B. volunteers C. founders D. nations 62. The first relief assistance mission organized by the League was an aid mission for the _______ of a famine and subsequent typhus epidemic in Poland. A. leaders B. authorities C. victims D. organizers CÁC CÂU HỎI VỀ CHỌN TỪ HỢP NGHĨA TRONG CÁC ĐỀ THI ĐẠI HỌC, CAO ĐẲNG GẦN ĐÂY: 63. I was about to leave when something occurred which attracted my ______. A. attention B. sympathy C. thought D. surprise 64. Parts of the country are suffering water ______ after the unusually dry summer. A. supply B. thirst C. shortage D. hunger 65. Before you start cooking, you should gather together all the necessary ______. A. ingredients B. substances C. elements D. factors 66. He is a typical ______, always looking on the bright side of everything. A. extrovert B. optimist C. introvert D. pessimist 67. Does Mr. Ba bring his farm ______ to the local market every day? A. product B. productivity C. production D. produce 68. The car had a(n) ______ tyre, so we had to change the wheel. A. bent. B. injured. C. cracked. D. flat. 69. There’s little ______ of foreign news in today’s paper. A. coverage. B. column. C. information. D. article. 70. The manager ______ him for a minor mistake. A. complained. B. charged. C. accused. D. blamed. 71. You should make a(n) ______ to overcome this problem. A. apology B. trial C. effort D. impression 72. Car crashes are almost always accidental, but on rare occasions they may be ______. A. aware B. determined C. deliberate D. meant 73. The youths nowadays have many things to do in their ______ time. A. fun B. entertainment C. leisure D. amusement 74. Chemistry is my ______ subject at school. A. wanted B. favourite C. popular D. liking 75. My brother left his job last week because he did not have any ______ to travel. A. ability B. location C. position D. chance 76. Listening is the most difficult language ______ for me to master. A. way. B. one. C. skill. D. joB. 77. Communities in remote areas are extremely________ to famine if crops fail. A. defenseless B. helpless C. disappointed D. vulnerable 78. Be sure not to rely too______ on your mother tongue when you are learning a foreign language. A. numerously B. heavily C. severely D. abundantly 79. As a(n) ______ girl, she found it difficult to socialise with other students in the class. A. reserved B. industrious C. ashamed D. dynamic 80. In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye______ with the interviewers. A. contact B. touch C. link D. connection PHRASAL VERBS.

(38) NGỮ ĐỘNG TỪ: (Phrasal verbs) Ngữ động từ là động từ kép gồm có một động từ và một giới từ, trạng từ hoặc với cả hai. Các ngữ động từ không có nghĩa do các từ gộp lại nên ta phải học thuộc nghĩa của chúng. Ví dụ: turn down (bác bỏ), break down (hỏng máy), give up (từ bỏ) Ngữ động từ có thể phân biệt làm bốn loại: - Ngữ động từ tách ra được (separable phrasal verbs) là các ngữ động từ cho phép tân ngữ chen vào giữa We put out the fire We put the fire out We put it out (Không được nói we put out it) - Ngữ động từ không tách ra được (inseparable phrasal verbs) là các ngữ động từ không cho phép tân ngữ chen vào giữa, dù tân ngữ là danh từ hoặc đại từ. We should go over the whole project We should go over it - Ngoài ra, ta còn gặp ngữ động từ không có tân ngữ (instransitive phrasal verbs) When we got to the airport, the plane had taken off His grandfather passed away last year. - Ngữ động từ gồm có 3 từ (three- word phrasal verbs) là các ngữ động từ không tách ra được. We’ve put up with our noisy neighbours for years. The machine stopped working because it ran out of fuel. Một số ngữ động từ thường gặp  Ngũa động từ tách ra được: Back up (ủng hộ) If you don’t believe me, ask Bill. He’ll back me up Blow up (làm nổ tung) They blew up the bridge Bring about (làm xảy ra, dẫn đến, gây ra) What brought about the change in his attitude? Bring down (hạ xuống, làm tụt xuống) We must bring the price of the product down if we are going to be competitive Bring up (đưa ra một vấn đề) My friend brought up that matter again Bring up (nuôi dạy) He was born and brought up in a good environment Call off (hoãn lại, ngưng lại, bỏ đi) They called off the meeting Carry on (tiếp tục) He carried on the task while others had left Cheer up (làm cho ai phấn khởi, vui vẻ lên) Mary’s unhappy- we should do something to cheer her up Clear up (dọn dẹp, giải quyết) She cleaned up the spare room Cut down (giảm bớt, cắt bớt) He cut down the numbet of employees in his company Do over (làm lại từ đầu) I’m sorry but your writing is not good enough. You’ll have to do it over. Draw up (lập kế hoạch) The residents of the building drew up a plan to catch the thief Fill in/ out (điền vào tờ đơn, tờ khai) He filled out the job application form Filll up (đổ, lấp đầy) She filled up the jug with the water Find out (phát hiện ra) She found out the truth Figure out (suy nghĩ để tìm ra) Can you figure out how to do it? Give away (cho, phân phát) He gave away his clothes to the poor Give back (hoàn lại, trả lại) He hasn’t given bacjk my book yet..

(39) Give up (từ bỏ, bỏ cuộc) You should always keep trying. Don’t give up! Hand in (nộp bài vở..) The students handed in their essays. Hand out (phân phát) Peter, please hand these copies out to the class. Hang up (treo lên, cúp máy) We were talking when she suddenly hung up the phone Hold up (làm đình trệ, trì hoãn) I was held up in the traffic for nearly 2 hours. Lay off (cho ai nghỉ việc) His company has laid off another 50 people this week. Leave out (bỏ đi) He left out all the prepositions Let down (làm thất vọng) He really let me down by not finishing the assignment Look over (xem xét, kiểm tra) I am going to look the house over next week Look up (tìm kiếm trong tài liệu tra cứu) She had to look up too many words in the dictionary Make up (bịa, dựng chuyện) He made up a story about how he got robbed on the way to work. Make out (hiểu) He was so far away, we really couldn’t make out what he was saying. Pass on (truyền, chuyển tiếp) He passed the news on to the president Pick out (chọn ra) She picked out some very nice clothes Pick up (đón ai bằng xe) He had to leave early to pick up hí daughter. Point out (chỉ ra) She pointed out the mistakes. Put away (cất đi chỗ khác) They put away the books Put off (hoãn lại) He asked me to put off the meeting until tomorrow Put on (mặc quần áo) He put on his hat and left Put out (dập tắt) They arrived in time to put out the fire. Set up (bắt đầu, thành lập, mở văn phòng, trường học…) They set up a new office in Vietnam Take down (ghi chép) Take down the instructions Take off (cởi bỏ quần áo) He took off hia hat when he saw her Take over (tiếp quản, tiếp tục) CBS Records was taken over by Sony Throw away (ném đi, vứt đi) Don’t throw the book away. Try on (mặc thử quần áo) She tried on five blouses in the shop Try out (kiểm tra cái gì qua việc sử dụng nó) I tried out the car before I bought it Turn down (giảm âm lượng) Could you turn down the radio, please? Turn down (khước từ) His application was turned down Turn into (biến thành, trở thành) The prince was turned into a frog by the witch Turn off (khóa, tắt…).

(40) We turned off the television Turn on (khởi động, bật lên) Would you mind turning on the cassette player? Use up (dùng hết) They have used up all the money. . Ngữ động từ không tách ra được:. Break in/ into (đột nhập) Someone broke into my apartment last night and stole the money. Call on (thăm viếng) He called on his friend Call for (đòi hỏi) This plan called for a lot of effort Care for sb (chăm sóc) He cared for his sick father for three years Come across (gặp một cách tình cờ) I came across a photo of my grandmother yesterday when I was cleaning the house. Count on (tin cậy vào, dựa vào) I counted on him to show me what to do. Get over (vượt qua) It took me two weeks to get over the flu Go over (xem lại, đọc lại) The students went over the material before the exam Hear from (nhận được tin của ai) Have you heard from him lately? Look after (chăm sóc, trông nom) Who is looking after your dog? Look for (tìm kiếm) He’s looking for his keys Look into (điều tra) The police are looking into the murder Run across (tìn cờ gặp ai hoặc tìm thấy cái gì) I ran across my old roommate at the college reunion. Run into (tình cờ gặp ai) I ran into my old friend on the way to school stand for (thay cho, đại diện cho) VIP stands for “very important person” Take after (giống ai) He takes after his mother . Ngữ động từ không có tân ngữ. Break down (hỏng máy) The car has broken down. Break out (nổ ra, bùng nổ) The war broke out when the talks failed. Catch on (hiểu) He catches on very quickly. You never have to explain twice. Come back (quay lại, trở lại) I will never come back to this place Come in (đi vào) They came in through the back door Come to (tỉnh lại) He was hit on the head very hard, but after several minutes, he started to come to again Come over (ghé thăm nhà ai) The children promised to come over, but they never do. Come up (nêu lên một vấn đề) That issue never came up during the meeting. Die down (lắng xuống) The dispuse had lied down and he was able to lead a normal life again..

(41) Dress up (mặc diện) We should dress up to go to the theater. Drop by (tạt vào, nhân tiện đi qua ghé vào thăm) If you come to our town, please drop by to see us Eat out (ăn tối ở nhà hàng) Do you feel like eating out tonight? Get on (tiến bộ) How are you getting on in your new job? Get up (ngủ dậy) He got up early to go to the airport. Go back (trở về, về, trở lại) I’ll never go back to that place Go off (nổ, reo lên) The gun wen off when he was cleaning it Go off (đèn, điện … tắt) Suddenly the lights went off. Go on (tiếp tục) I though he would stop, but he just went on Go on (xảy ra, diễn ra) What’s going on here? Go up (tăng, tăng lên) The price of gas went up by 5 % Grow up (trưởng thành) This is the town where I grew up Hold on (giữ máy điện thoại không cắt) Could you hold on a minute, please? Keep on (tiếp tục) The kept on looking for the dog Pass out (mê đi, bất tỉnh) She passed out when she heard the news. Pull up (dừng lại, làm dừng lại) A black car has just pulled up outside your front door Set off (bắt đầu lên đường) We set off very early Show off (khoe khoang) He’s always showing off about how much money he has got. Show up (xuất hiện) He didn’t show up last night Speak up (nói to hơn) Can you speak up a little? I can’t hear you? Take off (máy bay cất cánh) The plane is taking off Turn up (đến nơi, xuất hiện) She invited a lot of people to her party, but only a few turned up.  Ngữ động từ gồm có 3 từ: Break in on (cắt ngang, làm gián đoạn) He broke in on our conversation Catch up with (đuổi kịp) She left an hour ago. I’ll never catch up with her now. Come in for (hứng chịu sự phê bình, công kích) He has come in for a lot of criticism lately Come up with (tìm ra lời giải, ý tưởng….) He came up with a very good idea Cut down on (giảm bớt) He’s trying to cut down on cigarettes Do away with (loại bỏ) Most students want to do away with the present curriculum Drop out of (bỏ học nửa chừng) A lot of students dropped out of school last yerar. Face up to (chấp nhận và đối mặt với một điều kiện không dễ chịu).

(42) You must face up to the fact that you can’t do the job. Get away with (thoát khỏi sự trừng phạt) This is the third time you have been late this week. You’re not going to away with it again. Get down to (bắt đầu công việc một cách nghiêm túc) It’s time to get down to business Get on/ along with (hòa đồng với, có quan hệ thân hữu) Do you get on with your neighbours? Get through with (hoàn thành, hoàn tất) When will you ever get through with that project? Keep up with (theo kịp) Salaries are not keeping up with inflation. Look forward to (mong chờ) I look forward to the holiday. Look down on (khinh thường) He looks down on his neighbours Look out for (cẩn thận, coi chừng) Slow down. Look out for children crossing. Look up to (ngưỡng mộ, kính trọng) He really looks up to his older brother. Make up for (bù đắp) I got up late; I’ve spent all day making up for lost time. Put up with (chịu đựng) I can’t put up with him any more. He’s so rude Run out of (cạn, hết) The car has run out of petrol Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 1. When the police investigate a crime, they ________evidence such as fingerprints, hair, or clothing A. look after B. look up to C. look for D. look into 2. “Do you ________ your new roommate, or do you two argue?” A. keep in touch with B. get along with C. on good terms with D. get used to 3. After months of testing, the Russian space scientists ______ a space suit that works better than any other in history. A. came to B. came up with C. came up to D. came out with 4. Let’s check our hotel room _______before we pay for it. A. out B. away C. up D. off 5. He lost the tennis match, so we will try to cheer him ______. A. off B. away C. on D. up 6. The mechanic broke the engine_______ its many components A. up into B. into C. down into D. off into 7. The couple broke _______ their angagement after they had a huge argument. A. in B. over C. off D. away 8. The new mayor will bring ______a change in local government policies. A. with B. out C. up D. about 9. Sara said she took golf _______ so that she could meet more interesting people. A. on B. over C. back D.up 10. Try _____ this bicycle to determine if you feel comfortable on it. A. out B. on C. off D. at Exericise 2: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 1. She turned the first offer _____ because she wanted more money for her house. A. off B. away C. out D. down 2. They decided to name the new baby boy ________Grandpa. A. of B. after C. with D. as 3. Mom told her little boy to put all his toys ________ before coming to dinner. A. out B. off C. away D. in 4. The couple put their wedding ______intil next year. A. off B. up C. on D. away 5. The gunman told the victim to hand _____ all his money. A. out B. over C. in D. off 6. Don’t throw your jacket on the bed. Hang it _____.

(43) A. up B. over C. on D. in 7. The supervisor told her to keep _______ the good work. A. over B. on C. with D. up 8. Man is kiliing _______ all the fish in the sea. A. out B. away C. off D. up 9. If you leave ______any information, the form will be returned to you. A. down B. out C. up D. away 10. Security is very important in this building. Don’t let anyone ____unless they show you proper indentification. A. in B. out C. off D. on Exercise 3: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each od the following questions 1. Look this document ________carefully before you sign it. A.up B. on C. at D. over 2. If you don’t know what a word means, look it _____ in the dictionary. A. over B. up C. on D. at 3. I couldn’t make ______ all the words on the sign because my glasses were dirty. A.up B. out C. clear D. up with 4. Tony and Nancy always kiss and make ______after their arguments. A. up B. off C. with D. up with 5. Cross _____ my name because I won’t be able to attend. A. out B. down C. up D. away 6. She will cut ____ the number of cigrarettes she smokes. A. off B. in C. up D. down 7. Have you figured _______ how to solve the problem yet? A. out B. on C. in D. of 8. After you fill the application form______, sign it and date it. A. on B. off C. out D. with 9. You should always fill _______ your tank when it gets down to a quarter full. A. off B. up C. in D. out 10. All students must hand _____ their homework the day after it is assigned. A. out B. on C. to D. in Exericse 4: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 1. The daughter looked______ her mother after her mom was sent home form the hospital with a broken hip. A. upon B. after C. on D. at 2. Why don’t you look ______ this situation and see if you can figure out a way to fix it without spending too much money? A. out B. over C. away D. off 3. My grandfather passed ______when I was only six years old. He had ______ lung cancer. A. out B. over C. away D. off 4. Every day many of us have to put ______people that we don’t like. A. on with B. off with C. up D. up with 5. Nancy ran ____ Bob while both were shopping at the supermarket. A. over B. across C. upon D. onto 6. If you go hiking, you should watch ______for poison oak and snakes. Both can cause you problems. A. over B. up C. out D. on 7. Let’s get _______ the bus at the next stop. We can’t visit the museum and catch another bus in a couple of hours. A. onto B. out C. in D. off 8. When the student got ____ the test, he gave it to the teacher. A. over with B. through with C. through at D. over 9. If you’re going to give ______ smoking, you must have a lot of will power. A. away B. up C. in to D. off 10. After you write your report, give it to your boss. He will go________ it and make any necessary changes. A. upon B. through with C. over D. with Exercise 5: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 1. She kept ____ taking the real estate exam until she finally passed it and got her license A. on B. onto C. in D. at 2. Kids have to talk fast if they want to ____their parents on a stroll through the park..

(44) A. keep with B. keep up with C. keep onto D. keep over with 3. You’d better cut______animal fat if you want to lower your cholesterol. A. down with B. off with C. out in D. down on 4. I wish my friends would call me first before they drop _______. A. in B. out C. at D. off 5. Sales of the toy dropped ________ sharply when the TV news reported that a child had swallowed part of the toy and almost died. A. out B. over C. away D. off 6. People who don’t get _______their coworkers sometimes don’t lasr long at their jobs. A. up with B. along with C. on to D. by with 7. At a crime scene, the police will tell you to get back. They don’t want civilians to interfere ______ the investigation. A. at B. on C. with D. into 8. The boy was always getting ________ trouble as a youth. Then, to everyone’s surprise, he became a policeman. A. into B. onto C. on D. with 9. Mankind has managed to wipe _____many kinds of animals. A. away B. off C. out D. over 10. My car broke ______ on the way to work. I had to call a tow truck. A. down B. up C. off D. away IDIOMS Một số thành ngữ thông dụng: Session 1: (dùng cho Exercise 1- Phần thành ngữ) - take someone/ something for granted: cho là điều dĩ nhiên - take something into account/ consideration: tính đến cái gì, kể đến cái gì - take it easy: không làm việc quá căng thẳng - keep an eye on someone/ something: để mắt đến - lose touch with someone: mất liên lạc - pay attention to someone/something: chú ý đến - catch sight of someone/ something: nhìn thấy (trong chốc lát) - at someone’s disposal: có sẵn cho ai sử dụng theo ý muốn - splitting headache: nhức đầu như búa bổ - beat about the bush: nói vòng vo tam quốc - off the beg: (quần áo) may sẵn - on the house: không phải trả tiền - on the shelf: (đồ vật) xếp xó, bỏ đi, không còn có ích nữa - hit the roof: giận dữ - make someone’s blood boil: làm cho ai giận điên lên - bring down the house: làm cho cả rạo hát vỗ tay nhiệt liệt - pay throught the nose: trả giá mắc - by the skin of one’s teeth: sát sao - pull someone’s leg: trêu chọc ai Session 2: (dùng cho Exercise 2- Phần thành ngữ) - get butterflies in one’s stomach: cảm thấy bồn chồn - sell like hot cakes: bán đắt như tôm tươi - shooting star: sao băng - sow one’s wild oats: trải qua thời kì đeo đuổi những thú vị bừa bãi - close shaves: những lần thoát hiểm trong gang tấc - have a bee in one’s bonnet about something: hay chú trọng, đặt nặng vấn đề gì - blow one’s own trumpet: huênh hoang - fight tooth and nail: chiến đấu ác liệt, đánh nhau ác liệt - head over heels: lăn lông lốc, hoàn toàn - smell a rat: nghi ngờ có âm mưu, nghi ngờ có sự dối trá - know something like the back of one’s hand: biết rõ điều gì - the last straw: giọt nước tràn ly - fly off the handle: mất bình tĩnh, thình lình nổi nóng Session 3: (dùng cho Exercise 3- Phần thành ngữ) - drop someone a line: viết thư cho ai.

(45) - have/ get cold feet: sợ hãi - beside the point: không thích hợp - for the time being: trong lúc này - off the record: không được ghi, không chính thức - piece of cake: việc dễ làm - chip off the old block: người có tính cách giống bố - one’s cup of tea: người hoặc vật mình ưa thích - get something on one’s mind: đang bận tâm về điều gì - down at heel: tàn tạ xơ xác - make money hand over fist: vớ được lợi lộc béo bở - in/ out of practice: có/ không có thời gian luyện tập - burn the candle at botjh ends: làm việc hết sức, không biết giữ sức - play with fire: chơi với lửa - go to town (on something): làm cái gì rất hăng hái (nhất là bằng cách chi tiền) - have something on the tip of one’s tongue: sắp nhớ ra, sắp nói ra Session 4: Dùng cho Exercise 4- Phần thành ngữ) - put one’s feet in it: làm phiền ai - kill two birds with one stone: một công đôi việc, nhất cử lưỡng tiện - hit the nail on the head: nói chính xác - put two and two together: cứ thế mà suy ra - keep one’s fingers crossed for someone: cầu mong điều tốt đẹp cho ai - it’s no use/ good crying over split milk: kêu ca cũng bằng thừa - by a hair’s breath: trong đường tơ kẽ tóc - have a narrow/ hairbreadth escape: suýt nữa thì bị tóm, may mà thoát được hình phạt - a sight for sore eyes: cảnh tượng dễ chịu - keep one’s chin up: giữ vững can đảm - come out of one’s shell: trở nên dạn dĩ, cởi mở - catch someone on the top: đến một cách bất ngờ - on the spot: lập tức, tại chỗ - (like) water off a duck’s back: nước đổ đầu vịt (không có tác dụng đối với ai) - Fight windmills: đánh nhau với kẻ địch tưởng tượng - Spitting image: có mặt giống như khuôn đúc Session 5: (dùng cho Exercise 5- Phần thành ngữ) - money for old rope: cách làm ra tiền một cách dễ dàng - old wives’ tale: chuyện mê tín huyền hoặc - long shot: biện pháp xa vời, ít có cơ may thành công - fly in the ointment: mắc míu nhỏ - crying shame: sự xấu hổ - wet blanket: người làm cho tập thể cụt hứng (ví bản thân ũ rũ buồn rầu) - in every nook and cranny: trong mọi ngóc ngách - general dogsbody: người gánh công việc cho người khác - a soft spot for someone/ something: thích ai/ cái gì - a last/ final fling: trò đùa, ăn chơi cuối cùng Exercise 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 1. I just took it _____ that he’d always be available. A. into consideration B. easy C. into account D. for granted 2. I accidentally _____Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday. A. kept an eye on B. lost touch with C. paid attention to D. caught sight of 3. I was glad when he said that his car was ___________. A. for my use B. for me use C. at my use D. at my disposal. 4. I really must go and lie down for a while; I’ve got a ________ headache. A. cutting B. splitting C. ringing D. cracking 5. Stop _____ about the bush, John! Just tell me exactly what the problem is. A. rushing B. hiding C. beating D. moving 6. I usually buy my clothes______. It’s cheaper than going to a dress- maker. A. off the beg B. on the house C. in public D. on the shelf 7. My father _______when he found out that I’d damaged the car. A. hit the roof B. saw pink elephants C. made my blood boil D. brought the house down. 8. If you want a flat in the centre of the city you have to pay through the ________ for it. A. teeth B. back of your head. C. nose D. arm 9. I caught the last bus by the skin of my ___..

(46) A. mouth B. leg C. neck D. teeth 10. It was a joke! I was pulling your ________. A. thumb B. hair C. toe D. leg Exercise 2: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 1. I always get _______ in my stomach before visiting the dentist. A. worms B. butterflies C. crabs D. hedgehogs 2. Those smart phones are selling like_____. If you want one, you’d better buy one now before they’re all gone. A. shooting stars B. fresh bread C. hot cakes D. wild oats 3. I haven’t had an accident yet but I’ve had a number of ______ shaves. A. narrow B. near C. close D. tiny 4. My father refused to eat meat that had been fired. He had _______ in his bonnet about it causing cancer. A. a bug B. a bee C. a bull D. an ant 5. I can’t stand Mr. Brian. He’s always blowing his own _______- telling everyone how good he is at everything. A. balloon B. breath C. mind D. trumpet 6. The escaped prisoner fought ______ before he was finally overpowered. A. head over heels B. tooth and nail C. heart and soul D. foot and mouth. 7. I didn’t suspect anything at first, but when I noticed her going through the office drawers I began to smell______. A. a rat B. a pig C. a thief D. a culprit 8. Peter was born and brought up in Hastings and knows it like the _____. A. nose on his face B. tip of the tongue C. back of his hand D. hair on his head 9. I was already fed up with the job, but when the boss walked into my office and told me he expected me to work overtime that was the ________. I quit. A. final curtain B. last straw C. end of the line D. last waltz 10. He has a quick temper and easily _______ off the handle. A. leaps B. goes C. runs D. flies Exercise 3: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each od the following questions. 1. Before she left for Australia she promised her parents that she would drop them _______ at least once a month. A. a note B. a word C. the news D. a line 2. I was all set to take the job in Tokyo, but at the last minute I _____ an ddecied to stay in Britain. A. pulled my finger out B. got cold feet C. held my horses D. called it a day. 3. “What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly ___ and most certainly not for publication. “ said the government official to the reporter. A. beside the point B. for the time being C. by the way D. off the record. 4. I’ve never enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my ______. A. piece of cake B. chip off the old block C. biscuit D. cup of tea 5. “What’s wrong with Tom today? He’s unusually quiet,” “He’s got something on his ______. I expect”. A. brain B. mind C. thoughts D. brow 6. He was wearing very shabby, dirty clothes and looked very _______. A. easy- going B. down to earth C. out of shape D. down at heel 7. Since he started his own business he has been making money hand over ________. A. fist B. heel C. head D. palm 8. I can’t see us beating them at tennis this year- we’re so out of ______. A. step B. practice C. fitness D. breath 9. I’m not surprised that Tom is ill. He’s beeen _____ for a long time. It was bound to affect his health sooner or later. A. having his cake and eating it B. burning the candle at both ends C. playing with fire D. going to town 10. I just couldn’t remember her name even though it was on the ______ of my tongue. A. edge B. tip C. top D. front Exercise 4: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 1. That’s exactly what I mean, Tom. You’ve _______! A. put your foot in it B. killed two birds with one stone C. put two and two together D. hit the nail on the head 2. “I’m going for an interview for a job this afternoon.” “Good luck! I’ll keep my _____crossed for you” A. legs B. fingers C. arms D. hands 3. “If only I hadn’t lent him that money!” “Well, you did, so it’s no good crying over ________ milk..

(47) A. split B. wasted C. sour D. goat’s 4. The car swerved to avoid a cyclist and just missed hitting a passer- by by ______. A. a slight edge B. a narrow escape C. a close thing D. a hair’s breath 5. Well, well, if it isn’t Kathy Lewis! You’re a sight for _______eyes! A. old B. blue C. sore D. crocodile 6. You know times have been bad lately, Peter, but keep your _______up; things are bound to get better soon. A. chin B. head C. socks D. mind 7. He may be shy now, but he’ll soon come out of his ______ when he meets the right girl. A. shoe B. shell C. shed D. hole 8. I’am afraid you’ve caught me on the ______. I wasn’t expecting you until this afternoon. A. stove B. grapevine C. spot D. hop 9. Nagging Susan to stop smoking has no effect on her. It’s like water off ________. A. a windmill B. a duck’s back C. a dripping tap D. an umbrella 10. Have you seen the new boss? She’s the _____image of Marilyn Monroe. A. live B. true C. spitting D. same Exercise 5: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: 1. Writng rhymes for birthday cards is really easy. It’s money for old ________. A. rags B. bread C. rope D. rubbish 2. Of course you won’t become more intelligent if you eat a lit of fish – that’s just an old _____tale. A. maids’ B. ladies’ C. mothers’ D. wives’ 3. I agree that this is a bit of a _____ shot, but we’re desperate- we have to do something to try to save the company. A. hot B. long C. wild D. high 4. I like my new job, the only fly in the ______ is the fact that I have to work every other weekend. A. fat B. porridge C. soup D. ointment 5. It’s a __________shame that so little is done nowadays to help the homeless in our large cities. A. sweeping B. crying C. dying D. pitying 6. My aunt is a bit of a wet _____. She’s always spoiling everyone’s fun A. rag B. sheep C. rat D. blanket. 7. We looked in every ______and cranny for the missing ring, but we couldn’t find it anywhere. A. nook B. gap C. hole D. niche 8. Everyone bosses me about at work, I’m nothing but a __________. A. lame duck B. general dogsbody C. blue- eye boy D. marked man 9. He had a soft _____ for his granddaughter and thoroughly spoilt her. A. heart B. way C. smile D. spot 10. He just wanted one ______ before setting down and getting married. A. final fling B. last leap C. happy hop D. joyful jump CÁC CÂU HỎI THÀNH NGỮ, CỤM ĐỘNG TỪ… TRONG CÁC ĐỀ THI ĐẠI HỌC, CAO ĐẲNG GẦN ĐÂY: 1. I applied for the job but was ______. A. taken away B. got over C. turned down D. turned off 2. Parts of the mountain road have been washed ______ after the floods. A. out B. through C. off D. away 3. I hope you will ______ notice of what I am going to tell you. A. keep. B. get. C. gain. D. take. 4. He gave ______ his job in order to go back to university. A. out B. away C. in D. up 5. Instead of staying around the house all day, you should beout there looking ______ a job. A. at B. into C. for D. after 6. College students are becoming less dependent ______ their teachers. A. on B. to C. with. D. of 7. This is ______ the most difficult job I’ve ever had to do. A. by chance B. by heart C. by far D. by myself 8. “Don’t worry about your necklace. Give it to me and I promise to ______ great care of it.” A. keep B. make C. bring D. take 9. This director has ______ some famous films but I think this one is the best. A. composed. B. made. C. conducted. D. done. 10. The police are going to look ______ the disappearance of the child. A. after B. around C. through D. into 11. You should have ______ your composition carefully before you handed it in..

(48) A. looked in B. seen through C. gone over D. thought of 12. I can’t ______ this noise any longer. I’m going to write a letter of complaint to the local authority about this problem. A. take away from B. put up with C. get back to D. make out of 13. Don’t touch that wire or you’ll get an electric ______. A. current B. fire C. charge D. shock 14. There were some rainy days, but it was a nice holiday ______. A. in general B. by all means = certainly C. by no means = certainly not. D. in particular 15. You need more exercise - you should ______ jogging. A. hold up B. take up C. try on D. carry out 16. If you don’t know when that important football match takes place, look it ______ in the World Cup timetable. A. out. B. up. C. after. D. into. 17. “Can you ______ me a favor, Bill?” Peter said. A. put B. make C. do D. get 18. She ______ me a very charming compliment on my painting. A. paid. B. made. C. took. D. showed. 19. You look tired. Why don't we ______ and have a good rest? A. call it a day. B. call its name. C. call on. D. call off. 20. "How can you live in this messy room? Go and ______ it up at once." A. sweep B. do C. dust D. tidy 21. In many big cities, people have to ______ up with noise, overcrowding and bad air. A. face. B. put. C. keep. D. catch 22. It is hard to get ______ him; he is such an aggressive man. A. into B. over to C. by D. on with 23. He always ______ the crossword in the newspaper before breakfast. A. does B. works C. writes D. makes 24. The movie is ______ Shakespeare’s Hamletin a number of ways. A. like to B. similar to C. alike with D. same as 25. By ______ the housework done, my mother has more time to pursue her career. A. making B. taking C. having D. ordering 26. “Please, will you just tidy your room, and stop ______ excuses!” A. taking B. having C. doing D. making 27. She had to hand in her notice ______ advance when she decided to leave the job. A. in B. with C. from D. to 28. We couldn’t fly ______ because all the tickets had been sold out. A. economic B. economy C. economical D. economics 29. The forecast has revealed that the world’s reserves of fossil fuel will have ______ by 2015. A.used off B. taken over C. run out D. caught up 30. It is very important for a firm or a company to keep ______ the changes in the market. A.touch with B. up with C. track about D. pace of 31. I could hear voices but I couldn’t ________what they were saying. A. turn up B. bring about C. make out D. try out 32. We received a call from the teacher_______ charge of our course. A. to B. in C. at D. on 33. The water supply of our home city has failed to______ average purity requirements. A. meet B. see C. own D. hold 34. His honesty is______; nobody can doubt it. A. in question B. without question (absolutely; certainly) C. out the question D. beside the question 35. He’s sometimes bad – tempered but he’s a good fellow ____. A. at heart (really like) B. with heart C. in heart D. by heart 36. Scientists have______ a lot of research into renewable energy sources. A. solved B. made C. carried D. done 37. The team were eager to make______ the loss of the previous match. A. away with B. off with C. up for D. up with 38. My mother had to work 12 hours a day in a factory just to______. A. make ends meet B. call it a day C. tighten the belt D. break the ice 39. He is coming______ a cold after a night out in the rain. A. away from B. down with (get) C. across with D. up with 40. It was so kind of her to put me______ while I was on a business trip in her town..

(49) A. up B. down C. in D. off 41. It is interesting to take______ a new hobby such as collecting stamps or going fishing. A. over B. up C. in D. on 42. I am sorry I have no time at present to _____ detail of our plan. A. bring in B. come in C. take into D. go into 43. We must push the piano to the corner of the hall to _____ our party tonight. A. give place to B. make room for C. take up room to D. make place for 44. Regular exercise and good diet will bring _____ fitness and health. A. about B. from C. to D. up 45. In the last match, Sabella changed his formation at half-time, introducing Fernando Gago in midfield and Higuain in attack, but in the end it was Messi’s magic that ______ the difference. A. did B. made C. took D. gave 46. The young lady sat still in the afternoon breeze, with her hair _______ her back. A. fallen against B. running over C. flowed down D. streaming down fall against: thả xuống và tựa vào run over sth: chạy vượt qua đè lên cái gì flow down: xỏa xuống (thả tự do) stream down: thả xuống (= flow down) 47. While I was looking through my old albums the other day, I _________ this photograph of my parent’s wedding. A. turned down B. came across C. made up D. took after 48. We’re already bought the house but won’t _____ it until May, when the present occupants have moved out. A. keep track of. B. take possession of. C. gain recognition of. D. catch sight of. 49. Since he failed his exam, he had to ______ for it again A. take B. pass C. make D. sit 50. The Second World War______in 1939. A. brought about B. turned up C. broke out D. took out WORD-FORMATION PHƯƠNG THỨC CẤU TẠO CỦA TỪ (Word formation): Bài tập cấu tạo từ thường kiểm tra tất cả các dạng từ loại như danh từ, tính từ, trạng từ, động từ. Để làm tốt dạng bài tập này, trước hết, học sinh cần phải có một vốn từ vựng phong phú. Khi học một từ mới các em nên học tất cả các từ lạ lien quan, bao gồm cả tiền tố hoặc hậu tố cấu tạo từ trái nghĩa. Ví dụ: succeed (v), success (n), successful (a), successfully (adv), unsuccessful (adj), unsuccessfully (adv). Khi lựa chọn đáp án đúng cho bài tập cấu tạo từ ta cần chú ý những điểm sau: - Xác định từ loại của từ cần tìm - Danh từ cấn tìm số ít hay số nhiều - Dộng từ trong câu chia ở thì nào, theo chủ ngữ số ít hay số nhiều - Đáp án cần tìm có nghĩa khẳng định (positive) hay phủ định (negative) - Nếu đáp án cần tìm là danh từ thì xác định đó là danh từ chỉ người, vật, hay sự vật Cần cân nhắc về nghĩa trong câu với những từ có cùng từ loại. Ví dụ minh họa 1: Chọn từ thích hợp tương ứng với A.,B, C, hoặc D để hoàn thành câu sau: He cycled ________and had an accident. A. careful B. careless C. carefully D. carelessly Hướng dẫn: Ta dùng trạng từ bổ nghĩa cho động từ cycle, ta lại chọn carelessly thay vì carefully vì nghĩa của câu. Đáp án là D. He cycled carelessly and had an accident. (Anh ấy đi xe máy ẩu và gặp tai nạn) Ví dụ minh họa 2: Chọn từ thích hợp tương ứng với A.,B, C, hoặc D để hoàn thành câu sau: Peter ________ opened the door of cellar, wondering what he might find. A. cautious B. cautiously C. cautional D. cautionally Hướng dẫn: Peter ________opened the door of the cellar, wondering what he might find. (Peter mở cửa tầng hầm _____, tự hỏi rằng mình có thể tìm thấy gì). B: đáp án đúng: cautiously (trạng từ) = (một cách) thận trọng A: Phương án sai: cautious (tính từ) = thận trọng C, D Phương án sai: không có các từ này trong tiếng Anh. Ví dụ minh họa 3: Chọn từ thích hợp tương ứng với A.,B, C, hoặc D để hoàn thành câu sau: The new dress makes you more__________. A. beauty B. beautiful C. beautifully D. beautify Hướng dẫn: make + danh từ/ đại từ + tính từ/ tính từ so sánh hơn: làm cho, khiến cho… Đáp án là B. “The new dress makes you more beautiful”. (Chiếc áo đầm mới làm cho bạn xinh đẹp hơn)..

(50) Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences. 1. He has been very interested in doing research on _______ since he was at high school. A. biology B. biological C. biologist D. biologically 2. You are old enough to take _______ for what you have done. A. responsible B. responsibility C. responsibly D. irresponsible 3. Many Vietnamese people ______ their lives for the revolutionary cause of the nation A. sacrifice B. sacrificed C. sacrificial D. sacrificially 4. They had a ______ candlelit dinner last night and she accepted his proposal of marriage. A. romance B. romantic C. romantically D. romanticize 5. She sent me a _______ letter thanking me for my invitation. A. polite B. politely C. politeness D. impoliteness 6. As an _______, Mr. Pike is very worried about the increasing of juvenile delinquency. A. educate B. education C. educator D. educative 7. He was the only _______ that was offered the job. A. apply B. application C. applicant D. applying 8. Many people have objected to the use of animals in _____ experiments. A. science B. scientist C. scientific D. scientifically 9. _______ is increasing, which results from economic crisis. A. Employment B. Unemployment C. Employ D. Unemployed 10. _______! I have heard of your success in the new project. A. Congratulate B. Congratulating C. Congratulation D. Congratulations 11. A / an _______ species is a population of an organism which is at risk of becoming extinct. A. dangerous B. endanger C. endangered D. endangerment 12. Almost half of turtles and tortoises are known to be threatened with ____. A. extinct B. extinction C. extinctive D. extinctly 13. They are going to _______ the pool to 1.8 meter. A. deep B. depth C. deepen D. deeply 14. The referee had no hesitation in awarding the visiting team a _______. A. penalty B. penalize C. penal D. penalization 15. The referee's _______ is the most important in any sport competition. A. decide B. decisive C. decision D. decider 16. Johnny used to be one of the most _______ athletes in my country. A. succeed B. success C. successful D. successfully 17. The success of the 22nd SEA Games had a great contribution of many _______ volunteers. A. support B. supporter C. supportive D. supportively 18. He was so _______ that he could not even say a word. A. nerve B. nerves C. nervous D. nervously 19. I am really _______ in the way he talks, but the way he behaves. A. interest B. interested C. interesting D. interestingly 20. Thanks to labor-saving devices, women have more time to take part in _______ activities. A. society B. social C. socially D. Socialize 21. He was the only _______ that was offered the job. A. apply B. application C. applicant D. applying 22. A book may be evaluated by a reader or professional writer to create a book ________. A. review B. reviewing C. reviewer D. reviewed 23. The main task of a defender in a sport game is to _______ the opponents from scoring. A. prevent B. preventing C. prevention D. preventable 24. One of the tasks of the Red Cross is also to support local _ care projects. A. health B. healthy C. healthful D. healthily 25. A combined gross domestic _______ of the member countries of ASEAN has grown at an average rate of around 6% per year. A. produce B. productivity C. production D. product CÁC CÂU HỎI VỀ TỪ LOẠI TRONG CÁC ĐỀ THI ĐẠI HỌC, CAO ĐẲNG GẦN ĐÂY: 26. Nowadays, most students use ______ calculators in their studies and examinations. A. electrical B. electronic C. electric D. electricity 27. The police have begun an ______ into the accident which happened this afternoon. A. investigation B. investigatory C. investigate D. investigating 28. What ______ views do Americans and Asians have about love and marriage? A. tradition B. traditionalism C. traditional D. traditionally 29. Why is everybody ______ him all the time?.

(51) A. criticizing B. criticism C. critical D. criticize 30. Thanks to my friends’ ______ remarks, my essays have been improved. A. construction B. constructor C. constructive D. construct 31. You shouldn't have criticized him in front of the class. It was extremely ______ of you. A. insensible B. insensitive C. sensitive D. sensible 32. The new director of the company seems to be an intelligent and ______ man. A. well-educate B. well-educated C. well-educational D. well-education 33. Preparing for a job interview can be very ______. A. stressing B. stress C. stressed D. stressful 34. In the modern world, women's ______ roles have been changing. A. natured B. naturally C. natural D. nature 35. Mary is unhappy that she hasn't ______ for the next round in the tennis tournament. A. qualifying B. qualified C. quality D. qualification 36. Working as a volunteer gives her a chance to develop her interpersonal skills, promote friendship, and______ her own talent. A. discovering B. to discover C. discover D. discovered 37. New machinery has enhanced the company’s productivity and______. A. competitor B. competition C. competitive D. competitiveness 38. In spite of her abilities, Laura has been _____ overlooked for promotion. A. repetitive B. repeatedly C. repetition D. repeat 39. All students should be ______ and literate when they leave school A. numeric B. numeral C. numerous D. numerate 40. There should be an international law against ______. A. afforestation B. forestry C. reforestation D. deforestation COMPARISON Phần lý thuyết: 1. So sánh căn bản: Adjs or advs So sánh bằng So sánh hơn So sánh nhất Ngắn Adj/adv - ER + THAN THE + adj/adv - EST AS + adj/adv + AS NOT SO / AS + adj/adv + AS MORE + adj /adv + THAN THE MOST + adj/adv Dài 2. So sánh kép: Hình thức 1. The + SS hơn (không THAN) + S + V, the + SS hơn(không THAN) + S + V 2. Ngắn: adj - ER AND adj - ER Dài: MORE and MORE + adj *Lưu ý:. Nghĩa Càng …. càng Càng ngày... Ví dụ The hotter it is, the more miserable I feel. Betty is younger and younger The food is more and more expensive. - Các tính từ và trạng từ bất bi tắc: SS bằng SS hơn SS nhất As good/ well as better (than) the best As bad/ badly as worse (than) the worst As many/ much as more (than) the most As little as less (than) the least As far as farther / further (than) the farthest / the furthest Ex: She studies (well) than her friend. She studies better than her friend. - Tính từ ngắn là tính từ có 1 âm tiết hoặc 2 âm tiết nhưng tận cùng là -y, -et, -er, -le, -ow Ex: happy, quiet, clever, gentle, narrow - Các trạng từ hai vần tận cùng _LY được xem như trạng từ dài (trừ early) - Các tính từ tận cùng _ED; _ING được xem như tính từ dài Phần bài tập: Bài tập 1: Cho hình thức đúng của tính từ và trạng từ trong những câu sau: 1- The ___________ (old) he gets, The _____________ (bad-tempered) he becomes 2- The ___________ (much) he works, the ___________ (bad) he felt 3- The ____________ (much) we think of the exam, the ___________( excited ) we get 4- The ___________ (busy) the road gets, the ___________(dangerous) it becomes 5- The ___________ (near)you get to the Equator, the ___________ (hot) it becomes..

(52) 6- The ___________ (long) she stay in England, the ___________ (good) her Englishwill be. 7- The ___________ (fast) I write, the ___________ (illegible) my writing becomes 8- The ___________ (well) she sings, the ___________ (much) she is admired 9 - The ___________ (long) he waited , the ____________ (impatient) he became 10 - The ____________ (large) the apartment, the_____________ (expensive)the rent. Bài tập 2: Cho hình thức đúng của tính từ và trạng từ trong những câu sau: 1. A steak knife is ______________________ (sharp) than a butter knife. 2. David is the _______________________ (fast) player on the team. 3. My drawing is _______________________ (colorful) than yours. 4. I think the book we read today is _____________________ (interesting) than the one we read yesterday. 5. This week's temperatures are _____________________ (warm) than last week’s. 6. He plays the guitar _________________ (well) as Andrés Segovia. 7. That was the ______________________ (difficult) test I've ever taken. 8. Isn't he the _____________________ (nice) little boy you've ever met? 9. Do you think a snake is _____________________ (slow) than an owl? 10. The ___________ (early) we leave, the sooner we arrive. 11. Robert's arms are _____________________ (long) than John's. 12.Joe has the _____________________ (big) feet of anyone in his family. 13. The colder the weather gets, ______________ (sick) I feel. 14. Nobody is ______________ (happy) than Maria. 15. Messi is the _______________ (good) football player in the world. 16. The queue was getting ____________ (long) and _____________ (long). 17. ______________ (young) you are, ____________ (quickly) you learn. 18. _______________ (good) the weather is, _____________ (crowded) the beaches get. 19. Maria speaks French _________________ (fluently) than Julia. 20. This is the ________________ (bad) thing I”ve ever had. Bài tập 2: Chọn câu trả lời đúng. 1. She considers him __________ person that she has ever met. A. most attractive B. more attractive than C. as attractive D. the most attractive 2. The __________ I got to know you, the _________ I understand you A. most; least B. more; less C. much; little D. most; less 3. Lan is the _________ of the three brothers. Tan is his _________ brother. A. younger; older B. youngest; older C. younger; eldest D. youngest ; eldest 4. The ___________ the speech, the ____________ the people got. A. longer; more sleepy B. longest; sleepy C. long; most sleepy D. longest; most sleepy. 5. The teacher said that I had done my work ______ than anyone else in class. A. worse B. bad C. worst D. as bad 6. Maria is ______ than her sister. A. much pretty B. more pretty C. much more pretty D. prettier. 7. The president is ________ than he looks . A. little nervous B. more nervous C. as nervous D. most nervous 8. The economic conditions today are____________ they were in the past. A. the best than B. much better C. much more good D. much better than 9. That was _______ delicious meal I’ve ever had for a long time. A. the most B. the more C. the less D. the little 10. Jim didn’t do _______ in his examination as he has hoped. A . more well B. most well C. so well D. less well 11. The situation was much _________ than we expected. A. worse B. badder C. worst D. gooder 12. The ________ accident in the history of the city occurred last night on the Free way. A. worse B. badest C. worst D. most bad 13. He ran ________ than his friends. A. fast B. very faster C. more fast D. faster 14. Peter likes Mathematics _________ English. A. more B. more good than C. the most than D. better than. 15. Their house is _______ beautiful than mine. A. as B. more C. much D. so Choose the sentence which has the same meaning as the original one. 16. If we can solve this problem soon, it will be better for all of us. A. It would be better for all of us if we could solve this problem soon. B. The sooner we solve this problem, the better it will be for all of us..

(53) C. It would be better for all of us if we can solve this problem soon. D. If all of us are better, we can solve this problem soon. 17. Most of Ann’s friends work less hard than her. A. Ann works more hard than most of her friends do. B. Ann works more hardly than most of her friends do. C. Ann works harder than most of her friends do. D. Ann works as hard as most of her friends do. 18. Mary is taller than her sister. A. Mary is the taller of the two sisters. B. Mary is the tallest of the two sisters. C. Mary is the most tall of the two sisters. D. Mary is the shorter of the two sisters. 19. I feel better when the weather is getting warmer. A. The better I feel, the warmer the weather is getting. B. The warmer the weather is getting, the better I feel. C. The warmer is the weather getting, the better do I feel. D. The warmer is the weather getting, the better feel I. 20. I dance more beautifully than he does. A. He doesn’t dance more beautifully than I. B. He doesn’t dance as beautifully as I do. C. He didn’t dance so beautifully as I. D. He danced more beautifully than I. 21. She is the most beautiful in her school. A. No one in her school is as beautiful as she is. B. No one in her school is as beautiful than she is. C. No one in her school are as beautiful as she is. D. No one in her school is as beautiful as she is. 22. No one in the team can play better than John. A. John plays well but the others play better. B. John as well as other players of the team plays very well. C. Everyone in the team, but John, plays very well. D. John is the best player of the team. 23. How well he studies depends on how hard he studies. A. He studies harder and harder. B. The harder he studies, the worse he studies. C. The harder he studies, the better he studies. D. He studies better and better. 24. As I get older, I want to travel less. A. The more I get old, the less I want to travel. B. The older I get, the less I want to travel. C. I'm getting older and older, so I don't want to travel more. D. I don't want to travel because of my old age. 25. As television programs become more popular, they seem to get worse. A. The most popular television programs become, the worst they seem. B. The more popular become television programs, the worse they seem. C. The more popular television programs become, the worse they seem. D. The popular television programs, the worse they seem. TOPIC 6: SOCIAL STUDIES PART 1: READING PASSAGE 1 Use context clues to guess what each word in bold means. Choose the words with similar meanings from the box. victory. crop. line. moon. beautify. 1. I sat in the fist row at the play to watch the actors up close. ..........................2. The army won the battle and returned home in triumph. .......................... 3. They decorated the wedding car with roses and ribbons. ..........................4. Farmers would give thanks for a good harvest. 5.The dates of the holiday change each year because they are determined by the lunar calendar.................... Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions DIWALI India’s Festival Of Lights.

(54) Light plays such an integral part in our everyday lives. So it is not surprising that light is celebrated throughout the year on holidays, at festivals, and in ceremonies all over the world. One of the most famous holidays to pay tribute to light is India’s Diwali. Diwali is the biggest and most important holiday in India. The name Diwali means “a row of lights” and people often refer to the holiday as the “festival of lights.” Diwali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. The holiday originally began as a way to celebrate the final harvest each year before the start of winter. Indian people would thank the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, for a good harvest. They would also ask her for good fortune in the coming year. Nowadays all businesses pray to Lakshmi for good luck at Diwali. During the holiday, people also honor several myths about past kings and lords. Each region of India has its own local legends that they celebrate at Diwali. One of these stories is about Rama, an exiled prince who defeated a demon named Ravana. People lit rows of oil lamps to help Rama find his way home so that he could become king. Diwali takes place in October or November and lasts for five days. The exact dates of the holiday are based on the Hindu lunar calendar, so they change every year. During Diwali, Indian people decorate their homes with light. They put hundreds of small oil lamps around their houses, in their gardens, and on their rooftops. They do this because of the story of Rama and also to help Lakshmi find them to bring them luck. People wear new clothes and eat large, delicious meals with their families. Families and friends also exchange gifts such as sweets and dried fruits. At night, there are huge firework displays that light up the sky, too. Diwali is a wonderful opportunity to learn about India’s rich culture. Many cities around the world have Indian communities that organize their own celebrations. If your city has any Diwali events, you should definitely take part in the fun! 1. What is the passage mainly about? A. the way to pay tribute to farmers in India B. interesting legends about Indian kings and lords C. a variety of festivals about lights around the world D. India’s most important holiday, which is a celebration of light 2. The main purpose of the fourth paragraph is to _________. A. explain the importance of Diwali to Indian people B. explain what happens during Diwali celebrations C. teach people how to decorate their homes during Diwali D. tell people about the tales of Rama and Lakshmi 3. The word “integral” in the passage is closest in meaning to A. essential B. unnecessary C. ancient D. special 4. Which is NOT true about Diwali? A. Diwali started as a way to show thanks for a successful harvest. B. People ask Lakshmi for happiness in the next life. C. People place oil lamps around their homes because of the tale of Rama. D. Diwali takes place on different days each year. 5. The word “he” in paragraph 3 refers to _____. A. Rama B. Ravana C. Lakshmi D. Diwali 6. Which is NOT mentioned as a thing that people do during Diwali? A. decorating homes with light B. putting on new clothes C. buying new calendars D. exchanging presents 7. What can be inferred about Diwali? A. Only people in India are allowed to celebrate the holiday. B. Rama was exiled because he fought with Ravana. C. Rama returned home to receive good fortune from Lakshmi. D. People all over the world are welcome to celebrate the holiday. Read the following pasage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Referred to as “the festival of lights ,” Diwali is the most important (1)_______ in India. It celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. It (2)_______ started as a celebration of the last harvest of the year . Diwali (3)________ for five days. During the holiday, people ask the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, for good (4)______. They also decorate their homes with oil lamps, wear new clothes and eat large meals together with their families . Families and friends exchange gifts, too. At night, fieworks light (5)______ the sky . Diwali is a great way for people to learn about Indian culture. 1. A. vacation B. holiday C. ceremony D. religion 2. A. originally B. original C. origin D. originate 3. A. takes B. spends C. lasts D. costs 4. A. health B. luck C. job D. fortune 5. A. up B. over C. above D. against.

(55) Choose the best words to fill in the blanks. 1. After the war, the ____________ king was welcomed back to the country. A. worried B. exiled C. celebrated D. permitted 2. Joe always sits in the front ____________ during his classes. A. gift B. roof C. row D. lord 3. Everyone ____________ that the missing child would be found soon. A. referred B. obeyed C. exchanged D. prayed Choose the words with SIMILAR meanings to the underlined words. 4. Jackie decided to take part in a special summer camp for teenagers. A. join B. research C. guess D. support 5. We are organizing an event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of our town. A. canceling B. decorating C. honoring D. preparing 6.We originally planned to travel to England, but changed our minds and decided to visit Spain instead. A. finally B. basically C. initially D. suddenly Choose the words with OPPOSITE meanings to the underlined words. 7. The army’s triumph would be celebrated for centuries. A. legend B. victory C. war D. defeat 8. Her hard work has made her an integral part of the team. A. entire B. unnecessary C. important D. last 9. The city paid tribute to the athlete by putting a statue of him next to the stadium. A. dishonored B. captured C. respected D. admired Complete each sentence with one of the words from the box. harvest. goddess. rooftops. lunar. fortune. display. 10. Some apartment buildings have gardens on their________________ for people to enjoy. 11. Because of the poor weather conditions, the crops were not ready in time for the_______________. 12. There is a Greek art collection on_______________at the national museum. PASSAGE 2: Use context clues to guess what each word in bold means. Choose the words with similar meanings from the box. seldom. defeat. slowly. correct. cause. 1. I am trying to save money to buy a new laptop, so I rarely eat out at restaurants...... 2. You can’t erase your fear overnight, but you can make it gradually go away. ..........................3. Thinking about scary situations can trigger a fear response. ..........................4. If you don’t use the proper method, you will never succeeD. ..........................5. With patience and hard work, you can overcome your diffiulties. .......................... Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions FRIGHTENING PHOBIAS Dealing With Troublesome Fears Nobody likes to be afraid, but fear is a natural human response. Believe it or not, fear actually helps us survive. Without fear, people would not know to avoid dangerous situations. The people who feared dangerous situations throughout human history survived and passed these genes on to their descendants. While fear is needed to survive, some fears can be harmful. Extreme fear of a certain thing or situation is known as a phobia. Phobias make people more afraid of potentially dangerous things or situations than they should be. For example, someone with a phobia of water may rarely wash their hands or drink water. On the other hand, a person with a phobia of germs may spend countless hours a day washing. Overall, phobias cause so much fear in a person that it interferes with his or her normal life. There are many kinds of phobias. One very common kind of phobia is social phobia. A person with social phobia is afraid to be embarrassed in front of others. Having social phobia makes it very hard for people to make friends or even talk to other people. Claustrophobia is another common type of phobia. People with claustrophobia are afraid of compact spaces. A person with claustrophobia may avoid elevators and crowded buses or subways..

(56) Then how do phobias develop? Having a scary experience with a thing or situation is a common way a phobia can develop. A person who had a particularly scary experience being bitten by a dog, for example, may develop a phobia of dogs. This happens because something in the brain called the amygdala remembers strong emotional experiences. The amygdala will trigger a strong reaction of fear whenever this person sees or even thinks about dogs again. There are ways to overcome phobias. One way is to gradually face your fears. Start by addressing what is least scary about your fear. Then slowly work your way up to what is most scary. By the time you’re done, your phobia will be gone. Talking with doctors or taking medicine can also help people overcome phobias. So if you have any phobias, don’t be afraid. With proper coaching and treatment, your phobia will be gone! 1. What is the passage mainly about? A. how fear can help us succeed B. why some people don’t feel fear C. understanding and overcoming phobias D. the harmful effect of phobias on the brain 2. The main purpose of the second paragraph is to _________. A. compare different phobias B. show the causes of phobias C. explain the effects of phobias D. suggest ways of ending phobias 3. The word “face” in the passage is closest in meaning to ________. A. deal with B. clean up C. turn down D. watch out 4. Which is a characteristic of a phobia? A. It helps a person learn to avoid danger. B. It has a negative effect on a person’s life. C. It can only be treated with medicine. D. It is something a person is born with. 5. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to _______. A. fear B. phobia of water C. phobia of germs D. washing 6. Which is NOT mentioned as a way to get over a phobia? A. You can confront your fears. B. You can consult a doctor. C. You can take medicine. D. You can join a group. 7. What can be inferred about the amygdala? A. It is the largest part of the brain. B. It does not serve any useful roles. C. It can cause physical illnesses. D. It is connected to our memory. Read the following pasage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Extreme fears of a certain thing or situation is called a phobia. Phobias commonly develop after a person has a particular scary (1)________. Later, a part of the brain called amygdala stores the memory. Then a strong reaction is triggered by similar situations. Phobias make the person feel afraid of potential danger. Phobias (2)_______ fear that interferes (3)________ the person’s daily life. Social phobia, for example, makes it hard to make friends. And claustrophobia, (4)________ is being afraid of compact spaces, can make it impossible for someone to ride in an elevator. (5)________, phobias can be overcome by facing them gradually, talking to a doctor, or taking medicine. 1. A. experience B. moment C. movement D. memory 2. A. make B. create C. produce D. found 3. A. in B. for C. with D. to 4. A. that B. what C. where D. which 5. A. However B. Otherwise C. Therefore D. Likewise Choose the best words to fil in the blanks. 1. The nurse must wash these instruments to remove all the______________. A. concepts B. cracks C. factors 2. Studies show that extreme stress can______________a heart attack. A. face B. replace C. trigger 3. Alisa was______________when she pronounced the word incorrectly. A. embarrassed B. scared C. interfered Choose the words with similar meanings to the underlined words. 4. I was surprised at his angry response to my question. A. reaction B. expression C. reward 5. This electronic equipment might interfere with your cell phone reception. A. evolve B. describe C. trouble 6. The parking space was very compact, so he couldn’t fit his truck in it. A. actual B. dangerous C. tight Choose the words with opposite meanings to the underlined words. 7. With the proper training, you can be a professional singer. A. enough B. common C. incorrect 8. His fortune was enjoyed by his descendants for years to come.. D. germs D. select D. explained D. confusion D. improve D. dirty D. unpredicted.

(57) A. ancestors B. siblings C. owners 9. The sky gradually turned gray as time went on. A. automatically B. basically C. unusually Complete each sentence with one of the words from the box. gene. treatment. emotional. address. D. relatives D. immediately. overall. particular. 10. Scientists have discovered the______________that causes the disease. 11. The boss will______________ the problem as soon as he has time. 12. I didn’t like the fist song, but I enjoyed the album______________. HOMEWORK: Use context clues to guess what each word in bold means. Choose the words with similar meanings from the box. write. argue. particular. original. put into. 1. Many years ago, people debated whether Earth was flt or round. This sentence is hard to translate into Chinese. The facts about the accident are clearly stated in the report. English is not my first language, so I am not a native English speaker. The company’s products are aimed at specific age groups. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions. .....................2. .....................3. .....................4. .....................5. ...................... SPEA DIFFERENTLY, THINK DIFFERENTLY The way we think affects our language, but does language affect the way we think? People have debated this idea for years. The famous Greek philosopher Plato believed the world around us determined our language and thoughts. The 18th century German scholar Wilhelm von Humboldt believed thoughts were determined by language. In the 1950s, American linguist Benjamin Whorf ’s idea, “Sapir-Whorf hypothesis,” became known to the world. It states that people who speak different languages think and see the world differently. Benjamin Whorf strongly believed that language influences our thoughts and what we see. For example, people see the colors of a rainbow differently based on the number and type of words used to describe colors in their language. The Inuit language has many words to describe snow, so they think about snow much more intelligently than others. A psychologist named Lera Boroditsky ran a series of experiments to test Whorf’s ideas. She found evidence that language affects thought. She discovered that native Russian speakers were faster than English speakers at identifying specific colors. This is believed to happen because the Russian language has more distinct names for colors than English. Despite evidence that supports the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, not everyone believes it is correct. The fact that different languages can be translated from one to another shows that all languages are not so different after all. Furthermore, there is still no concrete evidence that language influences thought. At best, all studies can do at this point is suggest that thoughts are at least a little bit inflenced by language. Because it is hard to study and record thought, a perfect test of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis does not exist yet. However, the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis has succeeded in drawing attention to the possibility that thought is influenced by language. As technology and research become more advanced, maybe one day the perfect test will finally put an end to this debate. 1. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Wilhelm von Humboldt and Benjamin Whorf had different ideas about language. B. Native Russian speakers are faster than English speakers at identifying colors. C. Lera Boroditsky ran a series of experiments to test the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis. D. Benjamin Whorf created a hypothesis that says language affects thoughts. 2. The main purpose of the third paragraph is to A. show the similarities of different languages B. provide examples that support the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis C. suggest the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis might not be true D. introduce a better way to test the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis 3. The words “At best” in the passage are closest in meaning to A. At most B. The greatest C. Surprisingly D. After all 4. Which is NOT true about language? A. Different languages can be translated into other languages..

(58) B. The Inuit language has many words for snow. C. A language’s words for color affect how a person sees a rainbow. D. There are more words for colors in English than in Russian. 5. The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to ________. A. Inuit people B. colors C. languages 6. Why do some people disagree with the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis? A. No experiments were done to test the ideas. B. Boroditsky proved that Whorf’s ideas were incorrect. C. There is no clear evidence to support it. D. Native Russian speakers did not like the hypothesis. 7. What can be inferred about Lera Boroditsky? A. She is a native Russian speaker. B. She was one of Benjamin Whorf’s students. C. She doesn’t agree with the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis. D. She was interested in discovering a link between language and thought.. D. words. Read the following pasage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks An American linguist named Benjamin Whorf believed people who speak (1)_______ languages think and see the world differently. He (2)__________ the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis in the 1950s. Lera Boroditsky is a psychologist who ran a series of experiments to (3)_________ Benjamin Whorf’s ideas. From her experiments, she found evidence that language affects thought. (4)_________, not all agree with the hypothesis. It is hard to study and record thought, so a perfect test of the hypothesis does not exist. But maybe one day, the perfect test will exist (5) _________ technology and research become more advanced. 1. A. differ B. different C. differently D. difference 2. A. came up with B. put up with C. caught up with D. kept up with 3. A. discover B. set C. control D. test 4. A. Therefore B. Otherwise C. However D. Likewise 5. A. as B. like C. so D. such Choose the best words to fil in the blanks. 1. Although he is a great_____________, he does not know everything in his field. A. project B. scholar C. language D. chief 2. My dream is to be a_____________because I like studying languages. A. psychologist B. scientist C. psychiatrist D. linguist 3. Jenny was born in Denmark, so Danish is her_____________language. A. distinct B. native C. rough D. unique Choose the words with similar meanings to the underlined words. 4. The news anchor stated his thoughts about the mayor’s recent problems on TV last night. A. explained B. possessed C. watched D. happened 5. I couldn’t think of any concrete examples to support my opinion. A. minor B. related C. certain D. different 6. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novels were written in English and translated into Spanish. A. remained B. changed C. guessed D. encoded Choose the words with opposite meanings to the underlined words. 7. We must give very specific answers to the test questions. A. special B. general C. perfect D. short 8. The principal decided to put an end to students leaving the school grounds at lunchtime. A. vanish B. finish C. shake D. encourage 9. William and Ashley debated about the best way to do the homework. A. thought B. agreed C. passed D. argued Complete each sentence with one of the words from the box. describe. hypothesis. technology. philosopher. despite. 10. The famous_____________wrote a book containing all his ideas about life. 11. We went swimming in the river _____________the rain and bad weather. 12. The scientist came up with a_____________and tested it to see if it was true.. furthermore.

(59) PART II: SPOKEN ENGLISH Cảm ơn: Cảm ơn (thanks) I’m very grateful for…. Thank you very much for … Thanks for… It was nice of you….. Đáp lại (Response) You are welcome Don’t mention it It was my pleasure Don’t worry about it. Xin lỗi (apology) Forgive me. I’m terribly sorry about… I apologize for…. I’m sorry.I didn’t mean…. Sorry about that. Đáp lại (Response) That’s quite all right. I understand completely That’s OK No problem Don’t worry about it. Xin lỗi:. 1. Nga: “Sorry I’m late.” – Peter: “____________.” A. OK B. Don’t worry C. Hold the line, please D. Go ahead 2. Peter: “Thanks a lot for your wonderful gift.” – Mary: “____________” A. You are welcome B. Thank you C. Cheers D. Have a good day 3. Mary: “Thank you for a lovely evening.” – Tom: “____________” A. Don’t mention it B. I’m glad you enjoy it C. Yes, I’d like that D. Yes, that would be very nice 4. Anna“ Thanks for your help.” –Peter: “……………………………” A. You are welcomed B. That’s all right C. Thank you, too D. The same to you 5. This afternoon Hoa is visiting her home town. Mark: “Don’t fail to send your family my regards” Hoa: ________. A. You’re welcome B. It’s my pleasure C. Good idea, thanks D. Thanks, I will 6. Alice: “How about having a drive to the countryside this weekend?” Mary: “________________. ” A. That’s a good idea B. Not at all C. No, thanks D. Let’s go 7. John was in Hanoi and wanted to send a parcel to his parents. He asked a local passer-by the way to the postoffice. - John: “Can you show me the way to the nearest post office, please?” - Passer-by: “_______” A. Not way, sorry. B. Just round the corner over there. C. Look it up in a dictionary! D. There’s no traffic near here. 8. - Duong : “ My first English test was not as good as I expected.” - Thomas “ __________” A. Good Heavens ! B. That’s brilliant enough ! C. It’s okay, don’t worry D. Never mind, better job next time ! 9. Kate: “Thank you for the lovely present. ” – Peter: “ ____________ ” A. I’m pleased you like it B. Not at all C. Go ahead D. come on 10. – Shop assistant: “ Can I help you?” - Customer: “ “ A. No thanks, I’m just looking B. Of course not C. Yes, you can D. Sorry, I don’t need help.

(60) SỞ GD  ĐT AN GIANG TRƯỜNG THPT BA CHÚC (Đề thi có 50 câu / 4 trang). ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP QUỐC GIA Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề. 111. 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. discriminated B. believed C. combined D. controlled Question 2: A. measure B. deal C. health D. heavy Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on in the position of primary stress Question 3: A. female Question 4: A. imaginary. your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in each of the following questions. B. remain C. legal D. equal B. biography C. scientific D. impressive. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 5: The six main parts of a business letter are the address, the inside address, the salutation, the A B C body, the closing, and signing your name. D Question 6: Work on improving industrial disposal methods were begun in the early 1970s, shortly after the A B C Clean Air bill was passed by Congress. D Question 7: My father asked my elder brother to give off smoking because of his health. A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 8: The song has been____________selected for the 22nd Sea Games, Vietnam. A. official B. officer C. office D. officially Question 9: The government has_______ measures of increasing the price of goods against the inflation. A. carried B. made C. achieved D. taken Question 10: Don’t forget to take _____ your shoes when you are in a Japanese house.” A. off B. apart C. in D. up Question 11: His son’s death was a terrible shock and it took him long time to________ A. get round B. come through C. go over D. get over Question 12: Have you kept in ________ with any of your friends from college. A. relationship B. contact C. connection D. link Question 13: The more you talk about the situation, ______. A. it seems the worse B. the worse it seems C. it seems worse D. the worse does it seem Question 14: This building _________finished by the end of 2012. A. will be B. will have been C. is going to be D. is Question 15: Your bill __________ before you leave the hotel. A. should pay B. will pay C. should be paid D. must be paying Question 16: The Association of Southeast Asia which consists of 10 countries located in Southeast Asia was _______ on August 8th, 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. A. invented B. found C. discovered D. founded Question 17: __________out of the house than it began to rain. A. No sooner I got B. No sooner I had got C. No sooner had I got D. No had I got sooner Question 18: Larry asked me _________ to his birthday party the day before. A. why had I not come B. why I didn't come C. why hadn't I come D. why I had not come Question 19: I have lost my umbrella. I__________it on the bus. A. should have left B. can leave C. could leave D. must have left Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges..

(61) Question 20: Kent is going to have a job interview the next day. His friend Reese is trying to give him some advice. - Reese: “Remember, they want someone who works well with people. You've got to show them how easygoing and personable you are!” - Kent: “_______________” A. Yes, I like that B. Thanks. I'll keep that in mind. C. You must be kidding D. Thanks. The same to you. Question 21: Tom is sharing his ideas about family members with his classmate, Mary - Tom : “I think it is a good idea to have three or four generations living under one roof.” – Mary: “_____________ Family members can help each other a lot.” A. It’s not true. B. That’s wrong. C. I couldn’t agree more. D. I don’t agree. 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 22: The mother was determined to prove her son's innocence; the father was resolute as well. A. wavering B. determined C. indeterminated D. unsure Question 23: We shopped at the emporium, which is as large as the shopping center, for shampoo and bath soap. A. amusement park B. bathroom C. large store D. library 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 24: . Although Tom was anxious about the test, Tina was not worried at all. A. forgetful B. worried C. nervous D. relaxed Question 25: While Lily was careful not to be seen as she peeked out the window, Phil was not as cautious and was seen! A. careful B. careless C. risky D. trouble Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 26: They think that the owner of the house has gone abroad. A. The owner of the house is thought to go abroad. B. The owner of the house is thought to have been going abroad. C. The owner of the house is thought to have been gone abroad. D. The owner of the house is thought to have gone abroad. Question 27: “Remember to switch off when you’ve finished” he said A. He reminded me to switch off when I’d finished B. He offered me to switch off when I’d finished C. He suggested me to switch off when I’d finished D. He reminded me to switch off when I’ve finished. Question 28: We did not visit the museum because we had no time. A. If we have time, we will visit the museum. B. If we had time, we would visit the museum. C. If we had had time, we would have visited the museum. D. If we had had time, we will visit the museum. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 29: John needs to see the doctor. His cough is terrible. A. John, that cough is terrible, needs to see the doctor. B. John, whose cough is terrible, needs to see the doctor. C. John, who cough is terrible, needs to see the doctor. D. John, whom cough is terrible, needs to see the doctor. Question 30: Computer is a miraculous device. It is capable of doing almost anything you ask it to. A. Computer can’t do anything you ask it to because it is a miraculous device. B. Computer is unable to do almost anything you ask it to so it is a miraculous device. C. Computer is a miraculous device since it is possible for doing anything you ask it to. D. Computer is a miraculous device because it is impossible for doing almost anything you ask it to. Read the following pasage 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 31 to 35. ANIMAL CROSSING.

(62) Animal Crossing is a video game for the Nintendo game consoles. The game is from Japan. It is called “Dobutsu no Mori” in Japanese, (31)_________ means “Animal Forest” in English. In the game, the player moves to a small village in the countryside. There is no real goal in the game. Players can do whatever they want. They can collect things, go fishing, grow a garden, and talk to others in the village. Talking animals live in the village. They have their own unique (32)________. Some of them are lazy and (33)_______ are very active. Some of the villagers are kind while other villagers are not very nice. Each villager has a house, a job, and hobbies. If you like a villager, you can talk to them, play a game with them, or help them (34)________ a problem. Time goes by in the game at the same rate as it does in the real world. This means that one minute in the game passes at the (35)_______ speed as time in real life. You do not have to hurry through the game. It is very different from other games because it is supposed to be relaxing. It is never boring. There are always many things to do and people to meet in every Animal Crossing game! Question 31: A. what B. who C. that D. which Question 32: A. person B. personal C. personalities D. personally Question 33: A. another B. other C. others D. some Question 34: A. change B. fix C. think D. deal Question 35: A. same B. similar C. like D. alike Read the following pasage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet ti indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Green tea has so many health benefits that some people think of it as a form of medicine. Perhaps that is why the Chinese have been using it for more than 4,000 years to treat all kinds of medical problems. Today, scientists know that there are several substances in green tea that have health benefits. Catechin is helpful for reducing cancer risk. It protects the body from cancer-causing substances and slows the growth of cancer cells. In addition to fighting cancer, catechin helps lower cholesterol levels and prevents serious health issues like heart attacks and heart disease. Caffeine causes the heart to beat faster, the muscles to tense, and the pupils to widen. It was once thought that caffeine was not particularly healthy, but studies suggest that there are certain benefits to drinking caffeine. Specifically, caffeine is linked with a lower risk for Parkinson’s disease and liver disease. Yet, caffeine also has some side effects. It can interrupt sleep cycles and cause anxiety, so experts caution teenagers not to have more than 100 milligrams of caffeine a day. This is about the amount of caffeine in a small cup of coffee. Vitamin C is a substance that the human body cannot make in sufficient quantities. So we have to get it through food and drink. The vitamin has a hand in promoting immunity to colds and the flu. Additionally, it helps speed recovery from those illnesses. Theanine is another beneficial substance found in tea. It has been shown to lessen stress, both mental and physical, and increase mental abilities. It is also used for preventing Alzheimer’s disease. As you can see, green tea has many positive values. Drinking it may help you stay healthy. Of course, as with any healthy substance, it is important to check if there are any side effects as well. Question 36: What is the passage mainly about? A. the use of green tea in Chinese medicine B. reasons to drink green tea instead of coffee C. the substances in green tea that have health benefis D. why scientists are interested in studying green tea Question 37: The main purpose of the second paragraph is to ____________. A. explain the side effects of catechin B. provide details about the health benefis of catechin C. give background information about the medicinal use of green tea D. give examples of some of the nutrients found in green tea Question 38: The words has a hand in in paragraph 4 are closest in meaning to A. allows B. shows up C. accepts D. contributes to Question 39: Which is NOT true about caffeine? A. It helps prevent heart attacks and heart disease. B. It widens pupils and tenses muscles. C. It lowers the risk of Parkinson’s and liver disease. D. People used to believe it was not very good for us. Question 40: The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to_______ A. vitamin C B. caffeine C. human body D. green tea Question 41: What do experts caution teenagers about caffeine? A. to have less than 1,000 milligrams of caffeine a day B. to not drink beverages with caffeine in the afternoon C. to limit themselves to a certain amount of caffeine a day D. to have no more than three cups of green tea a day.

(63) Question 42: What can be inferred about theanine? A. It is a substance that the body is able to produce. B. Its effect on the body is similar to that of caffeine. C. Drinking it lowers your risk of certain types of cancer. D. It can be used for treating anxiety. 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 The earliest form of glass was made by nature. The lava from volcanic eruptions cooled and formed a rock called obsidian, which was a type of volcanic glass. Humans found many uses for a hard, sharp material like obsidian, which could be shaped into cutting tools, weapons, and beads. Demand for this type of glass was high, but obsidian was not available everywhere. Thus it was a popular trade item among Stone Age cultures. For thousands of years, humans lacked the technology to manufacture their own glass and relied exclusively on naturally formed glass. According to the records of a Roman historian, sailors discovered glassmaking by accident. They had put stones of soda ash into a fire built on the beach. They later discovered that the stones had melted and cooled to form glass. Historians estimate that this breakthrough in the understanding of glassmaking took place about 6,000 years ago. The first objects made from manufactured glass were little beads. As glassmaking developed, craftspeople began making larger objects. They wrapped strings of glass around a core made from clay. Using this process, glassmakers could create objects as complex as perfume bottles from glass. However, the work was difficult and expensive—only the very wealthy could purchase glass. The next breakthrough in glass production came around 30 B.C. This is when glassblowing was invented in Phoenicia, modern-day Lebanon and Syria. By blowing through a metal tube into a lump of melted glass, a glassblower could inflate it like a balloon. This technology enabled a greater variety of form than previously possible. It also decreased the difficulty of working with glass and lowered the cost of glass products. For the first time, it became practical to use glass for more than just beads and perfume bottles. The Roman Empire learned of the new glassblowing method. With workshops in its colonial territories, it introduced the process to other parts of the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa. Question 43: What is the passage mainly about? A. the reasons why ancient cultures valued glass B. how glassmaking gave the Romans an advantage C. different types of glass and their historical uses D. the development of glassmaking in the ancient world Question 44: The word “which” in paragraph 1 refers to ___ A. obsidian B. form C. nature D. eruption Question 45: The main purpose of the second paragraph is to A. give information about how natural glass forms B. show that the Roman Empire used glass in many ways C. explain why glass was highly valued in Stone Age cultures D. give information about the discovery of glass manufacturing Question 46: The word “exclusively” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to A. only B. partly C. tightly D. early Question 47: How did glassmakers produce perfume bottles from glass? A. by shaping obsidian with a cutting tool B. by wrapping strings of glass around a clay core C. by blowing into a lump of melted glass D. by baking soda ash in a hot fie Question 48: Which is NOT mentioned as an advantage of glassblowing over earlier glass manufacturing methods? A. It required fewer materials. B. It increased the variety of glass forms. C. It made working with glass less diffiult. D. It made glass products cheaper. Question 49: The word “purchase” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____ A. sell B. lend C. buy D. hire Question 50: What can be inferred about the stones of soda ash mentioned in Roman records? A. They turned into ash when heated to high temperatures. B. They were the only source of soda ash known to the Romans. C. They gave people the idea of making glass by melting soda ash. D. They allowed glassmakers to give their glass objects different colors.. SỞ GD  ĐT AN GIANG. ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP QUỐC GIA.

(64) TRƯỜNG THPT BA CHÚC. Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề. (Đề thi có 50 câu / 4 trang) 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. packed B. added C. hoped D. pronounced Question 2: A. feat B. great C. seat D. beat Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 3: A. risky B. conserve C. liquid D. forest Question 4: A. competitor B. participant C. volunteer D. minority Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 5: Although this car appears to be manufactured by a different company, it has the same A B C body style, size, and perform as that one. D Question 6: The popularity of soccer in the United States were increased significantly by the playing of the A B C World Cup in cities throughout the country in 1994. D Question 7: Could you take care in my handbag while I am going to the toilet? A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 8: In the past, women used to be __________dependent on their husbands or fathers. A. economic B. economical C. economically D. economy Question 9: Be sure to __________ a real effort to answer all the questions the interviewer asks. A. do B. make C. put D. take Question 10: Probability of extinction depends _______ both the population size and fine details of the population demography. A. on B. in C. from D. for Question 11: Although I encountered many difficulties in my studying, I tried my best to ________them. A. get over B. turn off C. go ahead D. get up Question 12: I put my cousin in _________ with a friend who works at the company A. connection B. link C. respect D. contact Question 13: The more you study, ______. A. the more knowledge do you gain B. you are the more knowledgeable C. the more knowledge you gain D. you will gain more knowledge Question 14: By the end of this month, I ________English for 6 years. A. have learnt B. will have learnt C. had learnt D. learnt Question 15: All the iron doors________ by wooden doors. A. must be replaced B. must replaced C. must replaced D. must to be replaced Question 16: Nowadays elephants are one of the __________ species in the world. They need protecting. A. enlightened B. expensive C. endangered D. enlarged Question 17: _______ in Rome than he was kidnapped. A. No sooner he arrived B. Had he no sooner arrived C. No sooner had he arrived D. No sooner he had arrived Question 18: 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 19: I can't find my book anywhere; I _________ it at home. A. must have been leaving B. must leave C. must be leave D. must have left Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 20: Tina and Lewis are very happy because they are going to have three holidays in a row. They are discussing what they are going to do during the holidays..

(65) - Tina: We're going to go hiking and camping in the mountains. - Lewis: “_______________ Mountain is my favourite destination.” A. I prefer going hiking to camping. B. I don’t like mountains. C. That sounds exciting! D. How wonderful you are. Question 21: Jennifer and Katherine are discussing advantages and disadvantages of supermarkets and traditional markets. - Jennifer: “I believe that supermarkets are much better than traditional markets.” – Katherine: “____________ Each has its own features.” A. I couldn’t agree with you more. B. That’s completely true. C. I disagree with you. D. I can’t help thinking the same 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 22: The saturated, dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake. A. wet B. old C. dirty D. smelly Question 23: Precipitation, such as rain and snow, falls from the sky. A. lightening B. water that falls from the sky C. thunder D. wind that causes disasters 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 24: Although the princess is familiar to those in London, she is unknown to the rest of the world. A. infamous B. famous C. unknown D. well-known Question 25: Although Mary was willing to play in the snow, Jack was reluctant because he was so cold. A. ill-prepared B. willing C. unwilling D. excited Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 26: People say he won a lot of money on the lottery. A. He is said that he won a lot of money on the lottery. B. He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is said. C. He is said to have won a lot of money on the lottery. D. He was said to win a lot of money on the lottery. Question 27: "Don't forget to give the book back to Mary," he said to me. A. He reminded me to give the book back to Mary. B. He reminded me to forget to give the book back to Mary. C. He advised me to give the book back to Mary. D. He advised me to forget to give the book back to Mary. Question 28: My wife didn’t leave the car keys, so I couldn’t pick her up at the station. A. If my wife had leave the car keys, I could pick her up at the station. B. If my wife had left the car keys, I could pick her up at the station. C. If my wife had left the car keys, I could have picked her up at the station. D. If my wife had left the car keys, I could picked her up at the station. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 29: Mr. Smith is a professor. His car was stolen yesterday. A. Mr. Smith, who is a professor, his car was stolen yesterday. B. Mr. Smith, who his car was stolen yesterday, is a professor. C. Mr. Smith, whose car was stolen yesterday, is a professor. D. His car was stolen yesterday, he is a professor. Question 30: The weather was very hot. They continued playing football. A. Although the hot weather, they continued playing football. B. In spite of the hot weather, they continued playing football. C. In spite of the weather was hot, they continued playing football. D. Despite the weather was hot, they continued playing football. Read the following pasage 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 31 to 35. READING.

(66) Reading is one of the simplest forms of relaxation for mind and body. Relaxation reading helps us take our minds off our problems if even only for a short time, (31)_______ helps to reduce stress levels. The pressures of work and life these days mean that more people are getting stressed and (32)_______ it difficult to relax. A good story can aid you in relaxing the mind. Reading can also be fun. Lately, fewer people are reading books and more people are watching television and playing video games. Many people have forgotten how much fun it is to read a book. A book can open a world of excitement and adventure for the reader. Reading helps improve your knowledge and (33)_______ your understanding of the world. Choosing a book that suits you is as (34)_________ as choosing a DVD! There are many different kinds of books, and authors have different styles of writing. Most people have a favorite actor or kind of film. It is just as easy to have a favorite book or author. There are books for everyone: Fiction, Romance, Thriller, Action Adventure, or Horror. Why don’t you start reading a new book today? You might be lucky (35)_______ to find a book that changes your life! Question 31: A. what B. which C. that D. who Question 32: A. find B. see C. feel D. discover Question 33: A. rises B. reduces C. increases D. gets up Question 34: A. ease B. easy C. easily D. uneasy Question 35: A. too B. such C. so D. enough Read the following pasage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet ti indicate the correct answer to each of the questions In some cultures, tea drinking is a social event with specific customs. China and the United Kingdom are two countries with formal, well-developed tea cultures. In China, there are ceremonial customs for every aspect of tea drinking, from filling the cup to thanking the pourer. A tea drinker can thank the server by tapping the table with the index and middle fingers. In Chinese society, tea customs can express a range of emotions. Offering tea to one’s elders, for example, is a way of showing respect. In other situations, pouring tea for someone can be a form of apology. On the other hand, a newly married couple may serve tea during their wedding ceremony to express gratitude to their parents for all the sacrifices they made raising them. In the United Kingdom, tea culture is closely tied to the workday schedule. Afternoon tea, Britain’s bestknown tea ceremony, started in the 1840s. It usually happens between 4 and 6 p.m. but can be somewhat earlier or later. It is a time for conversation and relaxation, when people take a break from their day. Traditionally, afternoon tea was taken with a light snack of pastries and sandwiches. The tea itself, usually from India or Ceylon (which is now known as Sri Lanka), was served in a silver teapot and china cups. Afternoon tea is still sometimes served formally today, but it is just as often served informally. High tea is a variation on afternoon tea originally adapted for working-class families who could not afford a proper dinner. It happens slightly later in the day and is served with food more substantial than pastries and sandwiches. In China, tea customs are a means of emotional expression. In the United Kingdom, they break up the workday schedule and give people an opportunity to socialize and rest. But these traditions are disappearing in both countries as time goes by. What purpose do tea customs in your country serve? Are these customs still followed today? Question 36: What is the passage mainly about? A. how Chinese tea customs inflenced the United Kingdom B. the similarities between Chinese and British tea ceremonies C. reasons why tea is such an important beverage around the world D. how tea is consumed in two particular societies Question 37: The word “them” in paragraph two refers to _____. A. situations B. parents C. sacrifices D. newly married couple Question 38: The main purpose of the fourth paragraph is to _______. A. show that tea customs have a very long history B. explain that the meaning of tea drinking varies by culture C. point out that China and the United Kingdom have much in common D. explain why tea customs in China and the United Kingdom are disappearing Question 39: The word “tied” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to A. recorded B. collected C. reported D. related Question 40: Why do couples serve tea during their wedding ceremony in China? A. to thank their parents for raising them B. to show thanks to each other C. to offer respect to the wedding guests D. to express their love to the public Question 41: Which is NOT true about the United Kingdom’s tea culture? A. It is inflUenced by the workday schedule. B. Tea times happen in the afternoon or evening..

(67) C. Only wealthy people observe the tradition. D. Food is generally served. Question 42: What can be inferred about afternoon tea? A. It was started to make people work longer. B. It used to happen earlier in the day than it does now. C. It is rarely served in an informal setting. D. It is not consumed with a heavy meal. 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 Look in the mirror—are you wearing glasses right now? Did you choose that particular pair of glasses because of their function or because of their design? Nowadays, we have many options to choose from. Glasses have come a long way since the time of their origin. The first record of lenses used for magnification appears in an Egyptian text from around the 5th century B.C. Yet the first mention of eyeglasses did not come until more than a millennium and a half later. In 1306, a religious leader in Italy mentioned that eyeglasses had been around for two decades. From that, we can infer that they were invented around 1286. In the 18th century, Benjamin Franklin developed the technology further when he created bifocals. In spite of advances like contact lenses and laser eye surgery, glasses remain popular today. What will be the next major leap in the evolution of glasses? Technology companies are researching ways to make glasses into wearable computers. Perhaps these will one day replace smartphones. Future glasses may have a function that is completely apart from correcting vision. They may look like the glasses of the past, with a headband that runs across your forehead and hooks behind each ear. But instead of having lenses, they may hold a partially transparent screen in front of your eyes. Using this screen, you may be able to make calls, browse the Internet, and get directions. In addition to a screen, future glasses may have an earpiece, speaker, and microphone, which may allow you to control the device through speech. If you actually need glasses to correct your vision, however, you may have to hope that these futuristic features can be built into regular glasses. The glasses of the future sound very convenient, but it’s likely they will have some unforeseen side effects. It would be a good idea to study their impact before we start wearing screens in front of our eyes all the time. Question 43: What is the passage mainly about? A. how glasses were invented in ancient Egypt B. why glasses have not changed much since their invention C. the benefis of making wearable computers in the future D. how glasses have evolved and what they might be like in the future Question 44: The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _______. A. decades B. options C. glasses D. leaders Question 45: The main purpose of the fourth paragraph is to _________. A. explain what glasses will probably look like in the future B. warn readers about a possible problem with future glasses C. make readers excited about possible developments in eyewear D. explain the differences between glasses of the past and the present Question 46: The word “partially” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to A. not quickly B. not correctly C. not regularly D. not completely Question 47: Where did the fist record of lenses appear? A. in an 18th century book about eye surgery B. in notes made by the inventor Benjamin Franklin C. in an Egyptian text from the 5th century B.C. D. in a talk given by an Italian leader Question 48: Which is NOT mentioned as a feature of future glasses? A. They will fil the function of a smartphone. B. They will have a partially see-through screen. C. They will be controlled through speech. D. They will be more comfortable than regular glasses. Question 49: The word “unforeseen” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______ A. unpredicted B. unbelievable C. unknown D. unestimated Question 50: What can be inferred about future glasses? A. They will not contain lenses that correct vision. B. They will cost less than current glasses. C. They will be less breakable than normal glasses. D. They will not need to be worn every day.. SỞ GD  ĐT AN GIANG TRƯỜNG THPT BA CHÚC. ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP QUỐC GIA Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề 333.

(68) (Đề thi có 50 câu / 4 trang) 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. endangered B. destroyed C. damaged D. provided Question 2: A. pleasure B. easy C. reading D. please Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on in the position of primary stress Question 3: A. current Question 4: A. survival. your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in each of the following questions. B. global C. crisis D. destroy B. valuable C. condition D. gorilla. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 5: Internet is used to entertain, search for information and connecting people around the world. A B C D Question 6: The urinary system, including both the bladder and the kidneys, are contained in the cavities of A B C D the trunk. Question 7: You shouldn’t look after every word in the dictionary. You can guess word meaning from context. A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 8: Almost all of the houses in Vietnam are ___________ decorated to welcome a new year before TET. A. beautify B. beautiful C. beauty D. beautifully Question 9: A lot of different conservation efforts have been made to ________endangered species. A. save B. kills C. make D. do Question 10: A game is divided ________quarters ranging from five to eight minutes in length. A. by B. into C. with D. up Question 11: Nobody believes how quickly he has _________ his wife’s sudden death. A. got over B. overcame C. taken over D. put out Question 12: When I arrive in New York, I'll get in _________ with him A. relation B. response C. contact D. connection Question 13: The bigger the supermarket is, ________. A. the choice is wide B. the wider the choice will be C. the more the choice is D. the wider the choice it is Question 14: By September next year I ___________________ here for ten years. A. will be working B. work C. will have been working D. have been working Question 15: This woman has ________her whole life to helping others. A. spent B. dedicated C. used D. contributed Question 16: This medicine ________after meals. A. should take B. is taking C. has taken D. should be taken Question 17: No sooner _________ the soldiers leaped into the water. A. had the ship touched the shore than B. had the ship touched the shore when C. the ship had touched the shore then D. the ship touched the shore than Question 18: Tom asked Janet where _____ the previous Sunday. A. had she been B. she had been C. she has been D. has she been Question 19: You__________ the washing. My sister could have done it for you. A. needn't have done B. couldn't have done C. hadn't to do D. mustn't have done Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 20: Gerri is finished with school for the summer. She doesn't plan to take any classes during the summer. Instead, she wants to take a break. - Jack: Are you planning to take any summer classes? - Gerri: “_____________________” A. Yes, I’m going to visit London. B. That sounds great, but I prefer to study. C. That’s right. I will stay home during the summer. D. No, I think I'll just relax. I really need a break. Question 21: John and Laura are talking about ways to protect the environment: - John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?” – Laura: “………”.

(69) A. Of course not. You bet. C. There is no doubt about it.. B. Well, that’s very surprising. D. Yes, it’s an absurd idea.. 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 22: Ellie is a blithe young girl. She always greets everyone with a smile. A. cheery B. angry C. sad D. unhappy Question 23: Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow. A. healthy B. boring C. unpleasant D. spicy 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 24: The girls languidly put on their jackets as if they had no energy at all. A. energetically B. lazily C. energy-less D. slowly Question 25: After being unable to get a good night's sleep for many days, Allyson became lethargic. She didn't have the energy to get out of bed. A. energetic B. friendly C. exhausted D. enthusiastic Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 26: People say the Chinese invented gunpowder. A. The Chinese is said to invent gunpowder. B. The Chinese are said to have invented gunpowder. C. The Chinese invented gunpowder. D. It is said that the Chinese have invented gunpowder. Question 27: My sister didn’t leave the car key, so I couldn’t pick her up at the airport. A. If my sister left the car key, I would pick her up at the airport. B. If my sister had left the car key, I would have picked her up at the airport. C. If my sister have left the car key, I would have picked her up at the airport. D. If my sister had left the car key, I could pick her up at the airport. Question 28: “Don’t forget to lock the door before leaving”, my father said. A. My father didn’t forget to lock the door before leaving. B. My father remembered to lock the door before leaving. C. My father left home without locking the door. D. My father reminded me to lock the door before leaving. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 29: We didn’t want to swim in the river. It looked very dirty. A. We didn’t want to swim in the river, where looked very dirty. B. We didn’t want to swim in the river, which looked very dirty. C. We didn’t want to swim in the river, in which looked very dirty. D. We didn’t want to swim in the river, that looked very dirty. Question 30: He felt tired. However, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain. A. As a result of his tiredness, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain. B. Feeling very tired, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain. C. He felt so tired that he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain. D. Tired as he might feel, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain. Read the following pasage 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 31 to 35. SNACKS AROUND THE WORLD Although it may be unhealthy for us, people around the world love snack food. In 2013 alone, snack companies (31)_________ almost $400 billion dollars of revenue. The world’s biggest snack food eaters are Europeans. They spend nearly $170 billion dollars each year on snacks. North Americans come in second place. They buy more than $120 billion dollars in snacks in a year. Next is the Asia-Pacific region at $50 billion and then Latin America at $30 billion. But what kind of snacks are people eating? Europeans seem to prefer candy and chocolate. North Americans like to eat salty snacks (32)________ chips and peanuts. In Latin America, cookies and cakes are the most popular kind of snack. People (33)_________ live in the Asia-Pacific region seem to love cold snacks the most – ice cream and yogurt..

(70) Recent surveys by snack companies (34)_________ that there’s one thing all these people share. Many people say they want to eat fruit as a snack even though they usually eat something less (35)______. Also, it seems that chocolate is the most common type of snack worldwide. 64% of people surveyed said they had eaten chocolate as a snack in the last month. Another interesting trend is that more people are deciding to eat snacks instead of meals like breakfast or dinner. In places like India and Indonesia, around 70% of people said they eat snacks for breakfast every day. Question 31: A. made B. did C. took D. spent Question 32: A. as B. such C. like D. with Question 33: A. which B. who C. whom D. when Question 34: A. talk B. speak C. show D. include Question 35: A. healthy B. health C. unhealthy D. healthily Read the following pasage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet ti indicate the correct answer to each of the questions When the German musician Johann Sebastian Bach wasn’t working on church music, he could be found writing music for the community. Between 1729 and 1739, he held a position as the music director at Zimmermann’s coffee house. Coffee Cantata is perhaps the best-loved example of his work from that era. Coffee had been introduced to Europe during Bach’s lifetime and had become very popular. Many people had coffee addictions, which Bach made fun of in Coffee Cantata. Some consider it to be a mini opera, especially since it has a coro, a movement where all the singers perform in chorus. Including a coro in an opera was popular during Bach’s time. The score was written for three soloists: a tenor, a soprano, and a bass. Strings, a flute, and an instrumental bass line accompany the vocalists. The opera starts with a narrator speaking to the audience and telling them, “Be quiet, stop chattering, and pay attention to what’s taking place.” The scene the narrator is referring to is a fight between the opera’s two main characters, a man and his daughter. “Give up coffee!” the man orders his daughter, but she refuses. The father threatens to punish her, but she doesn’t care. Then he tells her she can’t marry unless she gives up coffee. That gets her attention, and she promises to give up coffee. However, she secretly tells her suitors that she won’t marry them unless they promise she can drink coffee whenever she wants. No doubt everyone in the audience at the coffee house appreciated her devotion to coffee. The popularity of coffee in the 18th century was likely one factor why people enjoyed Bach’s Coffee Cantata so much. Also, they probably appreciated the humor in a piece of music that made fun of coffee in a coffee house. Do you know of any music that, like Coffee Cantata, is meant to be performed in a special setting? Question 36: What is the passage mainly about? A. how the introduction of coffee changed German culture B. why a father and daughter had an argument about coffee drinking C. reasons why coffee was popular in Germany during Bach’s time D. how Bach made fun of coffee culture with a playful piece of music Question 37: The word “which” in paragraph 2 refers to _____. A. coffee B. coffee addictions C. lifetime D. music Question 38: The main purpose of the fourth paragraph is to A. explain why people liked Coffee Cantata so much B. give details about the main story in Coffee Cantata C. show how Coffee Cantata differed from Bach’s church music D. describe the coffee shop where Coffee Cantata was performed Question 39: The words “referring to” in paragraph 3 are closest in meaning to A. talking about B. going through C. taking on D. looking into Question 40: When was coffee introduced to Europe? A. before the 17th century B. after the 18th century C. while Bach lived D. after Coffee Cantata became popular Question 41: Which is NOT true about the daughter in Coffee Cantata? A. She makes a deal with the men who want to marry her. B. She does not care when her father threatens to punish her. C. She does not want to get married. D. She tells her father she will give up coffee. Question 42: What can be inferred about Coffee Cantata? A. It had more instruments than Bach’s other cantatas. B. The coffee shop owner worried it would upset customers. C. Unlike most cantatas during Bach’s time, it was not an opera. D. The soloists’ roles are the narrator, the father, and the daughter..

(71) 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 To improve your vision, simply hold a glass bowl of water up to your head, submerge your face, and open your eyes. This is the concept Leonardo da Vinci had in mind when he proposed the first contact lens in 1508. This technology wasn’t very practical for contact lenses, but da Vinci did not actually mean for his invention to be used to fix eyesight. Rather, he was interested in how the eye focuses light. His concept revealed an understanding of how the eye works. A person’s vision can be changed by touching the cornea to water. In 1636, René Descartes refined the idea, but his design was no more practical than da Vinci’s. His idea was to use a water-filled glass tube to correct vision. The problem was, a person wearing such lenses wouldn’t be able to blink. More than a century later, Thomas Young made a prototype of Descartes’s design using wax to stick lenses to his eyes. Although crude, they showed that the idea of a contact lens had potential. In the late 19th century, A. E. Fick produced a pair of contact lenses that we would recognize. They sat on the eyes like modern contact lenses, except they were made out of blown glass and were huge. They dried out the eyes and caused irritation, so they couldn’t be worn for long. The contact lens improved in 1938, when researchers developed an all-plastic lens. Starting around 1950, contact lenses became commercially available. However, it was not until 1971 that they became a sensation. That year, contact lens makers began offering the first soft contact lenses, and consumers were captivated. The hunt for better lens designs continues today. Technological advances are making contact lenses better than ever before. However, further developments in eye surgery could make contact lenses a thing of the past. Question 43: What is the passage mainly about? A. the designs that led up to the modern contact lens B. how da Vinci’s idea for the contact lens worked C. the scientists who discovered how the lens of the eye works D. why contact lenses are preferred over glasses Question 44: The word “They” in paragraph 4 refers to _______. A. lenses B. eyes C. ideas D. works Question 45: The main purpose of the fourth paragraph is to A. give reasons why contact lenses were not popular at fist B. explain how lenses are able to correct vision C. support the idea that contact lenses are no longer necessary D. mention plastic contact lenses and modern developments in vision correction Question 46: The word “captivated” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to A. enjoyed B. talented C. attracted D. released Question 47: What material(s) would be required to create René Descartes’s contact lens? A. a glass tube B. a glass bowl and some water C. a glass lens and wax D. a thin piece of blown glass Question 48: Which is NOT mentioned as a problem of early contact lenses? A. They prevented the closing of the eyelid. B. They needed to be stuck to the eye with wax. C. They dried out and irritated the eye. D. They sometimes broke and left glass pieces in the eye. Question 49: The word “irritation” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to A. interest B. anger C. pain D. pleasant Question 50: What can be inferred about the contact lenses of 1950? A. They were not soft. B. They were made of glass. C. They were not available in most places. D. They were much larger than today’s lenses.. SỞ GD  ĐT AN GIANG TRƯỜNG THPT BA CHÚC. ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP QUỐC GIA Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề 444.

(72) (Đề thi có 50 câu / 4 trang) 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. endangered B. destroyed C. damaged D. educated Question 2: A. instead B. pleased C. seat D. meat Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on in the position of primary stress Question 3: A. knowledge Question 4: A. endangered. your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in each of the following questions. B. hunger C. famine D. devote B. commercial C. vulnerable D. extinction. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 5: The tongue is the principle organ of taste, and is crucial for chewing, swallowed, and speaking. A B C D Question 6: In the 1920s, Art Deco, known for plastic and chrome-plated objects, were very popular. A B C D Question 7: Unless you give out eating so much meat, you will continue to gain weight. A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 8: Population growth in industrial countries is ________ slow. A. relationship B. relative C. relatively D. relation Question 9: Governments have ________ laws to protect wildlife from over-hunting. A. enforced B. enacted C. observed D. required Question 10: Although we are aware _________the importance of environment, we still overexploit it. A. from B. on C. for D. of Question 11: She is disappointed at not passing the GCSE examination, but I consider she will _______ it. A. fill in B. get over C. take after D. turn off Question 12: The organization put me in _________ with other people in a similar position. A. contact B. relation C. connection D. respect Question 13: The earlier she leaves, ________. A. the sooner she will arrive C. she will soon arrive B. the soonest she will arrive D. she will arrive sooner Question 14: By the time next year, I __________away from home for three years. A. would be B. will have been C. will be D. have been Question 15: The assignment _________before you go back home. A. must be finished B. had to be finished C. must finish D. had to finish Question 16: The committee ____________ of different people of different views. A. composes B. comprises C. consists D. contains Question 17: No sooner __________the argument began. A. did he arrive when B. he had arrived than C. he arrived than D. had he arrived than Question 18: She asked me _________. A. if I understand the lesson B. if I understood the lesson C. whether to understand the lesson D. whether I can understand the lesson Question 19: Tom looks so frightened and upset. He _______ something terrible. A. needn’t have experienced B. can have experienced C. should have experienced D. must have experienced Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 20: When Gerald gets to the lobby of the train station, he is tired. Fortunately, there is an empty seat in the lobby.... - Gerald: Excuse me. Is this seat taken? - Manager: “_____________” A. Yes, you may sit down B. No, it is occupied C. Sorry, it’s my wife’s D. No, You can take it. Question 21: Sarah and Kathy are talking about bad habits of children. - Sarah: “Children under ten shouldn’t stay up late to play computer games” - Kathy: “__________” A. You can say that again. B. Surely, we shouldn’t. C. Yes, I share your opinion. D. I don’t quite agree with you..

(73) 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 22: Some think that rules are unimportant, but they are vital when playing a game. A. followed B. important C. useful D. used Question 23: Exercise is as beneficial to you as is eating healthy food. A. harmful B. bad C. hurtful D. advantageous 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 24: We were all pretty apathetic in the movie about animals, but we became interested when it started showing all the tricks dogs could do. A. enthusiastic B. angry C. uninterested D. sleepy Question 25: Though Samantha's test was partially done, she received a low grade because it was not complete. A. badly B. finally C. completely D. incomplete Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 26: “ Don’t forget to give book to Tom” she said A. She reminded me not to forget to give book back to Tom. B. She reminded me to remember to give book back to Tom. C. She reminded me remember to give book back to Tom. D. She reminded me to give book back to Tom. Question 27: I didn’t meet him yesterday so I can’t tell you anything about him now. A. If I had met him yesterday, I could have told you something about him. B. If I hadn’t met him yesterday, I couldn’t have told you anything about him. C. I couldn’t have told you about him because I didn’t meet him yesterday. D. If I had met him yesterday, I could tell you something about him now. Question 28: People say that two men were arrested after the explosion. A. People said two men be arrested after the explosion. B. Two men are said to be arrested after the explosion. C. Two men are said to have been arrested after the explosion. D. Two men were said to be arrested after the explosion Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 29: I admire her achievements. However, I don't really like her. A. Whatever her achievements, I don't really like her. B. I don't really like her for I admire her achievements. C. Even though I admire her achievements, I don't really like her. D. Although I admire her achievements, I really like her. Question 30: It was a kind of accident. Nobody was really to blame for it. A. It was a kind of accident for whom was really to blame it. B. It was a kind of accident for which nobody was really to blame. C. It was a kind of accident for which nobody was really to blame it. D. It was a kind of accident, which nobody was really to blame for. Read the following pasage 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 31 to 35. FREE ENGLISH WEBSITES If you are reading this, then you are (31)________ advantage of some free online English materials! Of course, this reading is on the website dreamreader.net, and we hope you are enjoying using the site! Using online materials is a great way of practicing your English for free, and we would like to share a couple of other great places for you to practice your English. The first is elllo.org. Elllo has been around for about 10 years. It is a free website (32)________ has thousands of amazing free listening exercises. All the listening are authentic English, and there are so many different topics to choose from. Elllo was (33)________ by Todd Beuckens, an English teacher based in Japan. He is always adding new listening exercises, so you should definitely check out his site. (34)________ great site to practice your English is lyricstraining.com. This site uses YouTube music videos, and is a fun way to practice English and listen to your favorite artists at the same time. The videos are put into three categories (easy, medium and hard). All you need to do is listen to the music and try to type in the missing lyrics. We hope you find these websites fun and (35)_________, and you keep coming back to dreamreader.net! Question 31: A. taking B. making C. doing D. getting Question 32: A. who B. whom C. that D. where.

(74) Question 33: Question 34: Question 35:. A. done A. other A. use. B. created B. others B. useless. C. set C. another C. useful. D. found D. some D. usefully. Read the following pasage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet ti indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Have you ever played a set of wine glasses as a musical instrument? If so, then you’re familiar with the fact that glass is a material that can be used to make musical sounds. The glass harmonica belongs to a class of instruments called crystallophones, which use glass as their sound-producing material. More specifically, it is the friction of running a wet finger along a glass surface that produces sound in a glass harmonica. Have you ever made a ringing sound by moving your finger around the edge of a drinking glass? The glass harmonica operates on the same principle. The components of the instrument have changed somewhat over time. In the 1740s, a musician named Richard Pockrich toured London with an early form of the glass harmonica. It was made of an array of glasses filled to different levels with water. Working with a professional glassblower, Franklin had 37 glass bowls made in a range of sizes. Each created a different pitch. Instead of using them upright, Franklin turned his glass bowls sideways. He stacked them from largest to smallest along a central pole. The pole could be spun using a foot pedal. Arranged this way, with the bowls close together and spinning in the same direction, a musician could play up to 10 notes at once. Each finger could touch a different spinning disk and produce a note. Contemporary composers found the sound of the glass harmonica strange and interesting. Many, including Mozart and Beethoven, created compositions for the instrument. But ultimately, the popularity of the glass harmonica faded. And for a long time, it was forgotten. In the 1980s, an instrument maker named Gerhard Finkenbeiner began producing an updated version of Franklin’s glass harmonica, which is still sold today. This caused the glass harmonica to experience a revival as modern musicians discovered its charms. Question 36: What is the passage mainly about? A. how to make instruments from unusual materials B. the history of an instrument called the glass harmonica C. the materials used in instruments to make sound D. the reasons why composers like the glass harmonica Question 37: The main purpose of the third paragraph is to A. tell that the design of the glass harmonica has changed over time B. show that Franklin created many types of inventions C. tell readers that they can create music with glass cups D. explain the effect of water on sound waves Question 38: The word “Each” in paragraph 3 refers to ____. A. Glass bowl B. Richard Pockrich C. Instrument D. Water Question 39: The word “faded” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to A. handled B. felt C. lessened D. increased Question 40: Which is true about crystallophones? A. They were one of the earliest musical instruments. B. The material they use to produce sound is glass. C. Their range is limited to 10 notes. D. They use the same principle as a traditional harmonica. Question 41: Which is NOT true about Franklin’s glass harmonica? A. It was made of 37 glass bowls. B. A player’s figers could play different notes. C. The glass pieces were arranged sideways, not upright. D. It was an improvement on Finkenbeiner’s instrument. Question 42: What can be inferred about Pockrich’s glass harmonica? A. It was based on an instrument Franklin designed. B. It had a foot pedal that controlled volume. C. It could not be moved from its location. D. It played fewer than 10 notes at a time..

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