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BÀI THI MƠN: TIẾNG ANH 250
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Ho va tên thi sinh:……………………………………………………………………. SBD:…………………………
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 01. A. count
B. sound
C. wound
D. mouse
Question 02. A. hatched
B. influenced
C. dedicated
D. stopped
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 03. A. secure
B. confide
C. reject
D. struggle
Question 04. A. accident
B. accompany
C. difference
D. sacrifice
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.

Question 05. Did you read_________ book I lent you_________ last week.
A. a/ the
B. the/ the
C. the/ 0
D. 0/ 0
Question 06. Your personality is important_________ the success of your work.
A. to
B. in
C. on
D. for
Question 07. You are not________ to say anything unless you wish to do so.
A. obliged
B. willing
C. equal
D. attracted
Question 08. When I was a child, I enjoyed________ on fishing trips
A. being taken
B. to be taken
C. to take
D. taking
Question 09. The lecturer asked one of his students________ his assignment or not.
A. whether he had finished
B. whether he finishes
C. if he finished
D. if he has finished
Question 10. Smartphone can be a great learning________ but you need to think of how to use it effectively.
A. benefit
B. choice
C. invention
D. tool

Question 11. The biggest fear is that humans might ____ control over robots.
A. gain
B. keep
C. lose
D. take
Question 12. People often use the natural world as inspiration to design and invent new________.
A. producers
B. produces
C. productions
D. products
Question 13. 50,000 people attended the opening Ceremony of the 15th Asian Games with more
than billion television________.
A. listeners
B. speakers
C. viewers
D. readers
Question 14. Any information you provide during the interview will remain________ confidential.
A. strictly
B. severely
C. personally
D. closely
Question 15. Many young people carry a pair of earbuds as they are small, light, and________.
A. chargeable
B. economical
C. portable
D. transferable
Question 16. ________ the secret island, they started searching for the treasure.
A. Having found
B. After being found C. Having been found D. Had found
Question 17. They certainly knew that their task was hard________ two previous attempts had

failed.
A. although
B. because of
C. since
D. in spite of
Question 18. After he________ his English course, he went to England to continue his study.
A. would finish
B. has finish
C. had finished
D. was finished
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 19. I am talking here, Abra, so I would kindly appreciate it if you would button your lip.
A. keep silent
B. make a fussC. get angry
D. think carefully
Question 20. Scientists predict that the centenarian population is mushrooming as our general
health improves.
A. increasing
B. changing
C. overcoming
D. spreading
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 21. A live programme helps us see the events at the same time as they are happening.
A. recorded
B. fresh
C. direct

D. old
Question 22. Many scientists predict that in the 21st century people will be living into the
incredible age of 130
A. imaginable
B. unlikely
C. wonderful
D. outstanding
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes
each of the following exchanges.
Question 23. Two friends Laura and Maria are talking about the drama club’s first play of the year.
~ Laura: "Would you like to watch the play with me on Saturday night?"
~ Maria: "______________. Let’s go early so we get good seats!"
A. That would be great!
B. I’m afraid not
C. Oh, thank you very much
D. It’s nice of you to say so.
Question 24. Tom is talking to his new friend, Laura, after her performance.
- Tom: “You are a great dancer. I wish I could do half as well as you.
- Laura: “___________ . I’m an awful dancer”.
A. You’re too kind
B. That’s a nice compliment
C. You’ve got to be kidding
D. Oh, thank you very much
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO MY JOB INTERVIEW
Wearing the right thing to an interview is important in order to create the right impression.
Think about what you’re going to wear at least a week before your interview so (25)________ you
can relax. If you’re going for a job interview, you can stand outside the office or shop to (26)________
what the people who work there are wearing. If you’re going for an interview at a college or a

university, you can talk to your friends to find out what they’re wearing to their interviews.
If you can’t afford something new, don’t worry. Wear what you have, or borrow something
from a friend. But make sure you (27)________ it cleaned in time. It should be ready to in order not
to cause problems on the day. Generally, it’s best to wear smart, (28)________ clothes for a job
interview. However, it’s also important to wear comfortable clothes so that you feel relaxed. If
you’re going for a less formal job, or an exam interview, it may be OK to wear jeans, (29)________
make sure they’re smart in order not to seem too casual. The day before your interview, go to the
hairdresser’s and have your hair cut . Some people like to get their nails done too. These little
things make you look and feel better
Question 25. A. this
B. these
C. that
D. those
Question 26. A. see
B. know
C. hear
D. think
Question 27. A. make
B. do
C. have
D. go
Question 28. A. formal
B. informal
C. formally
D. informally
Question 29. A. so
B. because
C. although
D. but
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 following questions.
The food we eat seems to have profound effects on our health. Although science has made
enormous steps in making food more fit to eat, it has, at the same time, made many foods unfit to eat.
Some research has shown that perhaps eighty percent of all human illnesses are related to diet and
forty percent of cancer is related to the diet as well, especially cancer of the colon. People of different
cultures are more prone to contract certain illnesses because of the characteristic foods they consume.
That food is related to illness is not a new discovery. In 1945, government researchers realized
that nitrates and nitrites (commonly used to preserve color in meat) as well as other food additives
caused cancer. Yet, these carcinogenic additives remain in our food, and it becomes more difficult
all the time to know which ingredients on the packaging labels of processed food are helpful or
harmful.
The additives that we eat are not all so direct. Farmers often give penicillin to cattle and
poultry, and because of this, penicillin has been found in the milk of treated cows.
Sometimes similar drugs are administered to animals not for medicinal purposes, but for
financial reasons. The farmers are simply trying to fatten the animals in order to obtain a higher


price on the market. Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has tried repeatedly to
control these procedures, the practices continue.
A healthy diet is directly related to good health. Often we are unaware of detrimental
substances we ingest. Sometimes well-meaning farmers or others who do not realize the
consequences add these substances to food without our knowledge.
Question 30. What is the best title for this passage?
A. Harmful and Harmless Substances in Food B. Improving Health through a Natural Diet.
C. The Food You Eat Can Affect Your Health D. Avoiding Injurious Substances in Food.
Question 31. The word “these” refers to__________.
A. researchers
B. nitrates and nitrites
C. meats
D. colors

Question 32. The word “additives” is closest in meaning to____________.
A. added substances B. benign substances C. dangerous substances D. natural substances
Question 33. What are nitrates used for?
A. They preserve flavor in packaged foods
B. They cause the animals to become fatter.
C. They are the objects of research
D. They preserve the colour of meat
Question 34. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT___________.
A. Researchers have known about the potential hazards of food additives for forty-five
years.
B. Drugs are always given to animals for medical reasons
C. Food may cause forty percent of the cancer in the world.
D. Additives in our food are added to the food itself and some are given to the living
animals.
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 following questions.
TOO MUCH INTERNET?
The Internet has become an important part of our modern lives. In fact, it is impossible for
many people to imagine a day without some contact with the Internet. Most people use the
Internet to shop, send e-mail, and for social networking. However, some people find it hard to
control how much time they spend online.
So, how much Internet is too much Internet? Experts agree that people who use the
Internet so much that it causes problems with their daily activities are spending too much time
online. They say that some people may actually be addicted to the Internet in much the same way
as some people are addicted to gambling or alcohol. Signs of Internet addiction include spending
more and more time online, reducing or giving up social, work-related, or hobby-related activities
in favor of spending time online, and giving up sleep to spend time on the Internet.
Experts say that this becomes a real problem when a person starts experiencing problems
sleeping, problems in their home and work life, and problems in having good social relationships.
People who use the Internet excessively also seem to be more likely to show signs of depression

How do you know if you are spending too much time online? Some common warning signs include
checking your e-mail every few minutes, always thinking about your next online session, and
getting complaints from the people around you about how much time you spend online.
Showing any of these signs may mean that you are on your way to becoming addicted to the
Internet. However, experts agree that there is hope. They say that simply understanding that
spending too much time online is a problem may be the first step to solving the problem. They
believe that, in most cases, doing something as simple as creating a better system for managing
your time online can solve the problem.
The Internet is a wonderful tool for communicating and finding information. However, as
with most things in life, you have to learn to use it carefully, and make sure you keep a healthy
balance between it and the other important things in your life.
Question 35. The main idea of the reading passage is___________.
A. using the Internet too much can be a big problem
B. the Internet is the most useful modern tool for communication
C. too many people use the Internet nowadays
D. most people use the Internet too much


Question 36. According to the author, what do most people use the Internet for?
A. shopping, e-mail, social networking
B. e-mail, web searches, social networking
C. shopping, social networking, information D. social networking, e-mail, web searches
Question 37. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a sign of Internet addiction?
A. giving up social activities
B. reducing time spent on hobbies
C. sleeping less
D. spending less time at home
Question 38. In paragraph 3, which of the following could be used in place of the word “excessively”?
A. too fast
B. too much

C. too late
D. too little
Question 39. The word “They” in paragraph 5 refers to___________.
A. Internet users
B. Signs
C. Experts
D. Addicts
Question 40. According to experts, what is the first step to solving the problem of too much Internet?
A. Understanding that you have this problem
B. Hoping for a solution
C. Becoming depressed
D. Stopping all Internet use
Question 41. What suggestion do experts give as a way to reduce online time?
A. creating a time-management system
B. sleeping more
C. using the Internet as a tool
D. spending more time with friends
Question 42. The author of the passage suggests that___________.
A. it’s impossible to have too much Internet in your life
B. you need a healthy balance between online time and time for other things
C. the Internet is the best tool for communicating and getting information
D. the Internet can be used to help you manage your time
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 43. No purchase necessary, answers must post in the comments box for this entry.
A. necessary
B. must post
C. comments box
D. this entry
Question 44. If we drive any farther tonight, we will be too tired to continue driving tomorrow.

A. any farther
B. will be
C. tired
D. driving
Question 45. After a long walk, I decided to climb to the top of the hill to get a view better.
A. long
B. to climb
C. the
D. view better
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 46. "Shall I turn on the heater for you?" Lane said to his grandpa.
A. Lane wanted to turn on the heater for his grandpa.
B. Lane offered to turn on the heater for his grandpa.
C. Lane promised to turn on the heater for his grandpa.
D. Lane asked his grandpa to turn on the heater for him.
Question 47. In population, Los Angeles is not as big as New York.
A. New York is bigger than Los Angeles.
B. Los Angeles is more densely-populated than New York.
C. New York is not as crowded as Los Angeles.
D. New York is bigger than Los Angeles in population.
Question 48. It was wrong of you not to call the fire brigade at once.
A. You didn't call the fire brigade because it was wrong.
B. Calling the fire brigade must be done at once.
C. You should have called the fire brigade at once.
D. The fire brigade was called at the wrong time.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49. It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine.
A. I have subscribed to that magazine for almost nine months.

B. I have subscribed to that magazine almost nine months ago.
C. I cancelled my subscription to that magazine almost nine months ago.
D. I have subscribed to that magazine for almost nine months, but now I stopped.
Question5. There is an important difference between chimpanzees and humans. Humans walk on two legs.


A. There is an important difference between chimpanzees and humans that walk on two
legs.
B. There are important differences between chimpanzees and humans that walk on two
legs.
C. Humans walk on two legs, so they are importantly different from chimpanzees.
D. An important difference between chimpanzees and humans is that humans walk on two
legs.
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