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TRẮC NGHIỆM
A. PHONOLOGY
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest
( 2.5 pts)
1. A. method
B. breathe
C. bathroom
D. tooth
2. A. chooses
B. houses
C. rises
D. horses
3. A. climber
B. lamb
C. timber
D. debt
4. A. hatred
B. decided
C. beloved
D. washed
5. A. challenge
B. change
C. character
D. chance
II. Find out the word which is stressed differently from the rest (2.5 pts)
6. A. comedy
B. command C. comfortableD. compass
7. A. commentary
B. alert
C. legal
D. model
8. A. register
B. regular
C. request
D. reference
9. A. famous
B. curious
C. suspicious
D. numerous
10. A. voluntary
B. compulsory
C. necessary
D. stationary
Key:
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest
( 5pts)
1. B
2. D
3. C
4. D
5. C
II. Find out the word which is stressed differently from the rest (5pts)
6. B
7. B
8. C
9. C
10. B
B. ERROR IDENTIFICATION
I. Choose the one whose underlined part is incorrect (10pts)
11. In the (A) novel, everyone (B) they encounter (C) try to thwart their (D) efforts .
12. (A) Some of the most (B) famous Middle Eastern newspapers, the Pyramids, was
(C) established in Egypt (D) in 1875.
13. Included in (A) this series (B) are “ the enchanted horse”, (C) among other famous
(D) children’s stories.
14. All (A) them who share a common (B) interest in music (C) are brought together (D)
by the Music Guild.
15. (A)The seemingly endless attacks of mosquitoes, (B) fly, and other pests can (C) ruin
an otherwise enjoyable (D) outing in the woods.
16. (A) That the museum includes (B) displays of the papyrus-making process (C) are yet
another reason for not missing (D) it.
17. The (A) illustrated and photographs of (B) fish and corals (C) of the Great Barrier
Reef (D) are extraordinary.
18. The Freedom of Information Act, (A) passed by the US Congress in 1966, (B) gives
US (C) citizen the right of (D) access to public records .
19. (A) The sale of pet (B) turtles was banned because of the disease risk (C) they posed
to young (D) children.
20. Dr.August Raspet was (A) a researcher and designer of (B) sailplanes and (C)
inventors of the flying (D) bicycle
Key:
11. C
12. A
13. B
14. A
15. B
16. C
17. A
18. D
19. C
20. C
C. WORD CHOICE
Select the word that best fits the gap (5 pts)
21. We believe that these animals could be saved if our plan were …………
A. adopted
B. taken up
C. practised
D. exploited
22. Local people are concerned about pollution from ………oil wells.
A. maritime
B. sea-going
C. off-shore
D. coastline
23. He bought a pair of sunglasses with silver…………
A. rims
B. brims
C. edges
D. boundaries
24. The ………….from a nearby tree were scratching against the window.
A. trunks
B. boughs
C. twigs
D. barks
25. Those campers are really………….They have no idea how to set up a tent.
A. green
B. blue
C. white
D. black
26. …………beans are sweeter and tastier than big ones.
A. Dwarf
B. Microscopic
C. Minimal
D. Miniature
27. Some sportsmen ………..to relax before a contest.
A. predict
B. contemplate
C. meditate
D. conceive
C. faintly
D. faint
28. I can smell the perfume.........
A. with faintness
B. faintly
29. “ Did you remember to give Ann the money you owe her?”
“ Yes.........I saw her, I remembered.”
A. Momentarily
B. While
C. Suddenly
D. The instant
30. send for our free brochure by..........the coupon below
A. answering
B. responding
C. completing
D. filling
Key:
21. A
22. C
23. A
24. C
25. A
26. A
27. C
28. D
29. D
30. C
D. STRUCTURE AND GRAMMAR
Select the one that best fits the gap (5 pts)-grammar
31. The plane ..........until 9 p.m
A. is not due to arrive
B. is not dued to arrive
C. is due to arrive
D. is dued to arrive
32. I supposed, as ………we all, that the meeting would be cancelled.
A. did
B. would
C. only
D. just
33. Although the Moon appears………, it reflects on average only 7 percent of the light
that falls on it.
A. bright to the eye
B. brightly to the eye
C. bright in the eye
D. brightly in the eye
34. Spacecraft have contributed further knowledge to the moon studies……..1950s.
A. in the
B. in
C. since the
D. since
35. Sorry I’m late, but I ……….call in at the supermarket on the way home.
A. must
B. was to
C. had to
D. needed
36. Illnesses with human causes…………..a result of violations of the basic rules of
behaviour, anger or aggression.
A. should be
B. would become
C. must become
D. may be
37. How well you remember things………on how many different factors.
A. depends
B. depend
C. depended
D. depending
38. The context…………you learn something can affect how well you remember it.
A. which
B. in which
C. on which
D. that
39. The more often you recall a memory, the ……..you are to remember it. If you don’t
use your memory, you will lose it.
A. most likely
B. likelier
C. more likely
D. likely
40. Why don’t you try………..honey instead of sugar in this case?
A. using
B. to use
C. to using
D. and use
Key:
31. A
32. A
33. A
34. C
35. C
36. D
37. A
38. B
39. C
40. A
E. PREPOSTIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS
Select the one that best fits the gaps (5 pts)
41. If you are hard ………… hearing, you will find our hearing aids invaluable.
A. on
B. of
C. in
D. at
42. The prospective buyer had decided to look........the property before committing
himself.
A. about
B. out
C. over
D. up
43. The old lady’s savings were considerable as she had put....... a little money each week.
A. by
B. in
C. apart
D. down
44. I’m afraid I’m not very good ………………. animals.
A. at
B. on
C. in
D. with
45. I heard you went for a new interview. How did you make ……………?
A. up
B. over
C. out
D. with
46. My mother never gives anyone a tip ……………. principle.
A. at
B. on
C. in
D. with
47. I was ……………… the impression that you liked Indian food.
A. at
B. on
C. with
D. under
48. He invested money when that stock was low. Now it has tripled and he is cleaning ….
A. on
B. up
C. over
D. out
49. All her hard work paid ………………..in the end and she’s now successful.
A. off
B. up
C. out
D. in
50. She’s cunning. Don’t be ……………….by her apparent shyness.
A. up
B. in
C. out
D. into
Key:
41. B
42. C
43. A
44. D
45. C
46. C
47. D
48. B
49. A
50. B
F. READING COMPREHENSION
I. Read the passage below and select the best answer
HUNGRY POP STARS
Valerie Jones runs a company called Peanuts whose job it is to look after pop stars
and pop groups when they go on tour. She is the person who feeds the stars and she’s been
doing it for the past ten years.
When the stars are playing at a festival Valerie may have to cook for up to a thousand
people which includes all the crew and the people who work backstage. She erects a
marquee-a huge tent-and the food is served buffet style from a central serving area. She has
to cater for different tastes, so there are normally four or more choices of menu. She also has
to look after people who may be on special diet or some singers don’t eat dairy food before a
concert.
She drives an enormous truck full of kitchen equipment and hires at least three walkin refrigerators, a dishwashing unit and portable cabins which act as storerooms and office.
All the bands have to queue up to be served and everyone has to have a meal ticket. The stars
are usually more relaxed when they are eating as noone is bothering them for autographs,
although Valerie says that sometimes the security men and the stars’ managers are more
trouble than the stars themselves.
There are certain things which she always has to keep in stock like herbal teas and her
own particular mixture of honey, lemon and ginger which singers like to keep in flasks on
stage with them when they are singing. Years ago bands used to drink quite a lot of alcohol,
but these days they’re much healthier. Most bands drink fresh fruit juice and prefer to eat
salads.
A lot of people in the bands are quite young and they’re not used to very expensive
food, so Valerie prepares plain food unless a band sends her a “rider”. This is a list of special
requirements. When people are tired, unwell or homesick they like to have familiar” confort”
food so she keeps a stock of people’s requirements just in case. As a result of all this Valerie
says she has become an expert shopper and in less than an hour in a supermarket she can
spend £1000.
A lot of bands won’t eat before a concert because they’re too nervous, so Valerie and
her staff can end up working very long hours as they have to be around to provide what
people want at two or three in the morning. One thing Valerie has noticed is that the more
mad a band is on stage, the more normal they are when they are off it. She says she is amazed
at the change in behaviour. A really wild singer can turn out to be really quiet and polite off
stage.
51. Peanuts is the name of
A. a pop band
B. a pop star
C. a pop concert
D. a company
52. Valerie has to provided a range of food because
A. people are very fussy about what they eat
B. people are used to eating in restaurants
C. there is such a wide variety of preferences
D. there is such a demand for special menus
53. The singers are less nervous when they are eating because
A. their security men are with them
B. there are no fans hanging around
C. their managers fuss over them
D. the bands enjoy eating together.
54. Why does Valerie have to keep a supply of certain drinks?
A. the bands really rely on a special recipe
B. the bands prefer herbal tea to coffee
C. the bands take fruit juice on stage
D. the bands like to drink alcohol
55. What do most bands like best to eat?
A. rich food
B. cheap food
C. junk food
D. simple food
56. “What does just in case” in line 43 refer to?
A. Valerie’s supply of more expensive food
B. Valerie’s list of “riders” from the different bands
C. Valerie’s supply of special food for various people
D. Valerie’s understanding of people feeling sick
57. Why do you think Valerie has become an “expert shopper”?
A. She has a lot of money to spend each week
B. She has learnt to find what individuals want
C. she has to buy as much as possible for £ 1000
D. She has to shop very quickly in a supermarket
58. Why is a band likely to be hungry after playing?
A. They feel more relaxed after the concert
B. They work long hours with little food
C. They only have a snack before a concert
D. They like to wait until they eat together
59. What does Valerie think about the singers?
A. They are completely crazy on and off stage.
B. They behave differently on and off stage
C. They are less rude when they are off stage
D. They are normally more noisy on stage
60. How does Valerie feel about the behaviour of the singers
A. surprised
B. angry
C. uncomfortable
D. pleased
Key:
51. D
52. C
53. D
54. A
55. D
56. C
57. B
58. A
59. B
60. A
G. CLOZE TESTS
I. Select the one that best fits the gap
Everyone knows that our energy is derived ...(1)…from the sun. It is wiser for
mankind to…(2)…it immediately, rather than wait for the slow forces of nature to
…(3)…it into fossil fuels. The simplest way is to utilise the flat-plate collector sited on
the …(4)… of a house.
It operates when pipes on the plate channel water to and from the …(5)…hot water
tank. As sunshine rapidly…(6)…the plate, the prevailing heat is absorbed by the water as
it passes. A sheet of glass serves a dual purpose - It …(7)…the sunshine in, and traps the
infra-red radiation. The plate is kept warm by…(8)… the release of infra-red radiation.
It is essential that the sun must be high enough in the sky to …(9) … the water. On
cloudy days and in winter a flat-plate collector may fail to provide sufficient …(10)…to
warm a full tank of water.
1. A. henceforth
B. originally
C. piecemeal
D. beginning
2. A. imprison
B. capture
C. lock
D. enclose
3. A. mould
B. trigger
C. process
D. spin
4. A. roof
B. wall
C. bathroom
D. window
5. A. domestic
B. national
C. private
D. international
6. A. warms
B. sparkles
C. simmers
D. gleams
7. A. allows
B. extols
C. entices
D. lures
8. A. preventing
B. discharging
C. promoting
D. rectifying
9. A. boil
B. flush
C. warm
D. burst
10.A. energy
B. strength
C. vitality
D. muscle
Key:
61. B
62. B
63. C
64. A
65. A
66. A
67. A
68. A
69. C
70. A
II. Select the one that best fits the gap
FUN AND GAMES
Do you think computer games ae just for kids? The you (71)……….. think again. You
might be surprised to learn that the games industry now (2)……..more money than
Hollywood. (3)……….a family buy a new PC, all they really want to do is to play games.
It is hardly surprising that video gaming has become one of the most popular (5)………of
entertainment today. A good game is like a good film; it will hold your (6)………..,
capture your imaginationand play with your emotions.
The big difference, however, is that watching a movie is a passive (8)……….You have
no say in how the plot develops or which characters dominate the story. With computer
games, you direct the action and that is what makes them so exciting. Finding the
(11)………..game is likely to signal the beginning of a lasting love (12)………with the
interactive world of make-believe.
It is (14)……..to think of gaming as something simply for children and teenagers. In fact,
the (15)……….growth area of the market is the 25-35 age group.
71. A. ought
B. should
C. will
D. may
72. A. has
B. makes
C. does
D. gains
73. A. As soon as
B. As well as
C. As far as
D. As long as
74. A. makes
B. branches
C. shapes
D. forms
75. A. gaze
B. attention
C. breath
D. control
76. A. pastime
B. task
C. routine
D. employment
77.A. accurate
B. right
C. complete
D. proper
78.A. match
B. story
C. secret
D. affair
79.A. immoral
B. wrong
C. false
D. dishonest
80.A. longest
B. widest
C. biggest
D. deepest
Key:
71. B
72. B
73. A
74. D
75. B
76. A
77. B
78. D
79. B
80. C
PHẦN TỰ LUẬN
A. CLOZE TESTS
I. Fill in each gap with one suitable word ( 10 pts)
The human race is only one species of beings in the living world. Many other species
exist on this planet. However, human beings have a great influence on the rest of the world.
They are changing the environment by building cities and villages where forests once stood.
They are affecting the water supply by using water for industry and agriculture. They are
changing weather conditions by cutting down trees in the forests and are destroying the air by
adding pollutants to it.
It can be said that human beings are changing the environment in all respects through
their actions and by their habits. This has resulted in two serious consequences. The first is
that many kinds/ types of animals are killed. The second is that the environment where these
animals are living is badly/ heavily destroyed. As the result, the number of rare animals is
decreasing so rapidly that they are in danger of becoming extinct.
In order to make sure that these rare animals do not disappear, efforts have been made
to protect endangered nature. Scientists have made lists of these species and suggested ways
to save them. Many organizations have been set up and funds have been raised. Thousands of
national parks all over the world have been established to protect endangered animals. Laws
have been introduce to prohibit killing endangered animals and destroying the habitat/
environment where are animals are living.
If people’s interference with the environment decreases, more species will survive and
produce off-spring. The earth will be a happy planet where human beings, animals and plants
peacefully co-exist.
Key:
81. being
82. by
83. pollutants
86. badly/ heavily
87. efforts 88. national
84. resulted
85. types/ kinds
89. killing
90. habitat/ environment
II. Fill in each gap with one suitable word (10 pts)
If you are dreaming of a career in the music industry, don't be put off by parents who
say it's not as glamorous as you think, or that it won't make a fortune. They're probably right
about one thing though: you're not likely to become a star. But if job satisfaction means
more you than pay, then music could actually be a good choice. And you don't have to know
how to play an instrument either. There are many other branches of the industry, such as
recording studios, publishers and record shops, where they are looking for people who are
really keen on and who know what they're talking about when it comes to the music
business. Although you don't actually need to have done a particular subject at university, a
relevant degree could help, and some courses are now on offer with aspects of the music
industry in mind.
Key:
91. off
92. it
93. though
94. more
95. actually
96. other
97. where
98. what
99. Although
100. offer
B. WORD FORM
I. Supply the correct forms of the words provided (10pts)
101. Home-made ice-cream is one of our specialities. SPECIAL
102. The meeting has been provisionally arranged for 3 p.m next Friday. PROVIDE
103. The audience was disappointingly small because of the heavy rain. DISAPPOINT
104. The Hawaiian Islands are no longer a dependency of the USA. DEPEND
105. His letters have lost his former intimacy. INTIMATE
106. You look rather preoccupied. Are you worrying about something? OCCUPY
107. The government’s uncompromising approach has brought criticism. COMPROMISE
108. It’s much more economical to buy larger size packets. ECONOMY
109. The meeting adopted a resolution calling for Smith to resign. RESOLVE
110. Various malpractices by police officers were brought to light by the enquiry.
PRACTICE
Key:
101. specialties
106. preoccupied
102. provisionally
107. uncompromising
103. disappointingly
108. economical
104. dependency
109. resolution
105. intimacy
110. malpractices
II. Supply the correct forms of the words provided
GOING TO SCHOOL IN WEST AFRICA
Africa has more languages than any other continent. Although
foreigners have been responsible
for the (111)……….of some INTRODUCE
languages, there are hundreds of local languages.
It is important that (112)………for children begins in the local TEACH
language to avoid unnecessary (113)…….. . In West Africa, despite CONFUSE
(114)………efforts, it is always possible for every child to receive and GOVERN
(115)………and for many families the fees for children to attend EDUCATE
school are very (116)……….However, although a family will EXPENSE
usuallyhave to contribute towards the school fees,(117)…………can PAY
be put off until the harvest is finished.
The (118)…………small number of Africans reaching university, RELATIVE
therefore, find themselves in (119)……….of a great deal of power and POSSESS
influence, as they are always in a (120)…………..
MINOR
Key:
111. introduction
112. teaching
113. confusion
114. government
115. education
116. expensive
117. payment(s)
118. relatively
119. possession
120. minority
C. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
I. Rewrite the sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the
sentence printed before. Use the word provided (10pts)
121. Steady work is sure to be rewarded eventually. RUN
Steady work is sure to be rewarded in the long run.
122. We have more important things to do at the moment. FISH
We have other fish to fry at the moment
123. Jack has become confident as a result of his success. TURNED
Jack’s success has turned him into a confident person.
124. You have said exactly the right thing. NAIL
You have hit the nail on the head.
125. He maintained his position against his adversary. GROUND
He stood / kept/ held his ground against his adversary.
126. Twenty years ago this region produced twice as much coal as it does now. HALVED
Coal production in this region has been halved in the last twenty years.
127. You will have to take a chance. POT
You will have to take a pot luck.
128. After the scandal he was asked to resign. HAND
After the scandal he was asked to hand in his resignation.
129. Something told me to say exactly what I thought but I didn’t. SORELY
I was sorely tempted to say exactly what I thought
130. He became famous but it cost him his privacy. EXPENSE
His rise to fame was/ came at the expense of his privacy
Key:
121. Steady work is sure to be rewarded in the long run.
122. We have other fish to fry at the moment
123. Jack’s success has turned him into a confident person
124. You have hit the nail on the head.
125. He stood / kept/ held his ground against his adversary.
126. Coal production in this region has been halved in the last twenty years.
127. You will have to take a pot luck
128. After the scandal he was asked to hand in his resignation
129. I was sorely tempted to say exactly what I thought
130. His rise to fame was/ came at the expense of his privacy
II. Finish each of the sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning
to the sentence printed before. (10pts)
131. I’m not to blame for your financial problem.
You can’t hold me responsible for your financial problem
132. I won’t change my mind about this, whatever happens
Come what may, I won’t change my mind about this
133. The audience didn’t enjoy his performance.
His performance did not go down well with the audience
134. She was definitely displeased when I told her.
She was anything but pleased when I told her
135. We only came to this restaurant because you insisted that we did so.
It was at your insistence that we came to this restaurant.
136. £6000 is a better offer than you have ever had before.
You have never had so good an offer as £6000 before
137. There is no justification for your behaviour.
Your behaviour is quite unjustifiable
138. There was so much uncertainty that the financial markets remained closed.
Such was the uncertainty that the financial markets remained closed.
139. The best solution was tought of by Thomas.
Thomas came up with the best solution
140. In summer, there are thousands more tourists than locals.
In summer, the locals are vastly outnumbered by the tourists
Key:
131. You can’t hold me responsible for your financial problem
132. Come what may, I won’t change my mind about this
133. His performance did not go down well with the audience
134. She was anything but pleased when I told her
135. It was at your insistence that we came to this restaurant.
136. You have never had so good an offer as £6000 before
137. Your behaviour is quite unjustifiable
138. Such was the uncertainty that the financial markets remained closed.
139. Thomas came up with the best solution
140. In summer, the locals are vastly outnumbered by the tourists