BỘ ĐỀ THAM KHẢO THI TNTHPT MÔN TIẾNG ANHĐỀ THAM KHẢO 1

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. maintained B. promoted C. required D. arguedQuestion 2: A. tall B. late C. safe D. sameMark 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. achieve B. supply C. insist D. offerQuestion 4: A. tradition B. candidate C. industry D. customerMark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.Question 5: He’s American, _______?

A. won’t he B. didn’t he C. doesn’t he D. isn’t heQuestion 6: The flood victims _______ with food and clean water by the volunteers.

A. provided B. were provided C. were providing D. provideQuestion 7: Many students are worried _______ the coming exam.

A. about B. on C. from D. toQuestion 8: _______ it is, the more uncomfortable we feel.

A. Hotter B. The hotter C. Hottest D. The hottestQuestion 9: He was fascinated by the _______ car at the exhibition.

A. red German old B. German old red C. old red German D. old German redQuestion 10: Mike _______ his favourite program on TV when the lights went out.

A. was watching B. is watching C. watched D. watchesQuestion 11: My uncle lives a happy life _______ his disability.

A. because of B. because C. though D. in spite ofQuestion 12: Mrs Brown will have worked at this school for 30 years _______.

A. by the time she retires B. when she retiredC. as soon as she had retired D. after she had retired

Question 13: _______ the report to the manager, she decided to take a rest.A. Having handed in B. Handed in C. To hand in D. Being handed in

Question 14: This restaurant is _______ with those who like Vietnamese food.A. popular B. popularly C. popularise D. popularity

Question 15: Tom’s brother asked him to _______ the music so that he could sleep.A. close down B. go up C. turn down D. stand up

Question 16: When Linda was little, her mother used to _______ her a bedtime story every night.A. tell B. speak C. say D. talk

Question 17: Students from other schools have to pay a small _______ to join the club.A. fee B. fare C. wage D. salary

Question 18: As the season turns from spring to summer, some people feel a bit under the _______ and can’t concentrate fully on their work.

A. storm B. weather C. climate D. rainQuestion 19: James had a cosy birthday party at home last Friday in the _______ of his close friends.

A. company B. business C. atmosphere D. residenceMark 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 20: It’s great to go out on such a lovely day.

A. ugly B. beautiful C. old D. modernQuestion 21: Josh’s ambition is to become a successful businessman like his father.

A. dream B. doubt C. pleasure D. patienceMark 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 22: You should dress neatly for the interview to make a good impression on the interviewers.

A. untidily B. formally C. unfairly D. comfortably

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Question 23: The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the country’s aviation industry due to international travel restrictions.

A. considerably benefited B. negatively changedC. severely damaged D. completely replaced

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 24: Tim is talking to Peter, his new classmate, in the classroom.- Tim: “How far is it from your house to school, Peter?” - Peter: “_______.”

A. About five kilometres B. A bit too oldC. Not too expensive D. Five hours ago

Question 25: Jack and David are talking about taking a gap year.- Jack: “I think taking a gap year is a waste of time.”- David: “_______. It gives gap-year takers a lot of valuable experiences.”

A. I agree with you B. I don’t quite agreeC. It’s right D. My pleasure

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

The Best StudentsAccording to most professors, mature students are ideal students because they are hard-working and

become actively involved in all aspects of the learning process. The majority of mature students have a poor educational (26) ______ but they manage to do exceptionally well at tertiary level. (27) ______ many of them have a job and children to raise, they are always present at seminars and lectures and always hand in essays on time. They like studying and writing essays and they enjoy the class discussions (28) ______ take place. Consequently, they achieve excellent results. In fact, as they have experienced many of life’s pleasures, they are content with their lives and this has a positive effect on their attitude, making them eager to learn.

On the other hand, despite their enthusiasm and commitment, mature students suffer from anxiety. The fact that they have made (29) ______ sacrifices to get into university puts extra pressure on them to succeed. Nevertheless, completing a degree gives mature students a sense of achievement, (30) ______ their confidence and improves their job prospects.

(Adapted from Use of English for All Exams by E. Moutsou)Question 26: A. development B. background C. basement D. institutionQuestion 27: A. Although B. But C. So D. AndQuestion 28: A. whom B. which C. where D. whenQuestion 29: A. every B. another C. much D. manyQuestion 30: A. arises B. boosts C. mounts D. surgesRead the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.

Marcel Bich, a French manufacturer of traditional ink pens, was the man turning the ballpoint pen into an item that today almost anyone can afford. Bich was shocked at the poor quality of the ballpoint pens that were available, and also at their high cost. However, he recognised that the ballpoint was a firmly established invention, and he decided to design a cheap pen that worked well and would be commercially successful.

Bich went to the Biro brothers and asked them if he could use the design of their original invention in one of his own pens. In return, he offered to pay them every time he sold a pen. Then, for two years, Bich studied the detailed construction of every ballpoint pen that was being sold, often working with a microscope.

By 1950, he was ready to introduce his new wonder: a plastic pen with a clear barrel that wrote smoothly, did not leak and only cost a few cents. He called it the ‘Bic Cristal’. The ballpoint pen had finally become a practical writing instrument. The public liked it immediately, and today it is as common as the pencil. In Britain, they are still called Biros, and many Bic models also say ‘Biro’ on the side of the pen, to remind people of their original inventors.

Bich became extremely wealthy thanks to his invention, which had worldwide appeal. Over the next 60 years his company, Société Bic, opened factories all over the world and expanded its range of inexpensive products. Today, Bic is as famous for its lighters and razors as it is for its pens, and you can even buy a Bic mobile phone.

(Adapted from Complete IELTS Workbook by Rawdon Wyatt)Question 31: What could be the best title for the passage?

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B. From a Luxury Item to an Everyday ObjectC. Ballpoint Pen’s New Design - For Better or Worse?D. Biros - A Business Model in Britain

Question 32: According to paragraph 1, Marcel Bich was shocked because _______.A. a cheap pen could be designed with great commercial successB. a firm was not established to produce high-quality ballpoint pensC. most people could not afford such a firmly established inventionD. the ballpoint pens available were expensive despite their poor quality

Question 33: The word “practical” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.A. accurate B. traditional C. sharp D. useful

Question 34: The word “which” in paragraph 4 refers to _______.A. factories B. company C. invention D. range

Question 35: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as products of Bich’s company?

A. mobile phones B. lighters C. pencils D. razorsRead the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.

A study was set up to examine the old marriage advice about whether it’s more important to be happy or to be right. Couples therapists sometimes suggest that in an attempt to avoid constant arguments, spouses weigh up whether pressing the point is worth the misery of marital discord. The researchers from the University of Auckland noticed that many of their patients were adding stress to their lives by insisting on being right, even when it worked against their well-being.

The researchers then found a couple who were willing to record their quality of life on a scale of 1 to 10. They told the man, who wanted to be happy more than right, about the purpose of the study and asked him to agree with every opinion and request his wife had without complaint, even when he profoundly didn’t agree. The wife was not informed of the purpose of the study and just asked to record her quality of life.

Things went rapidly downhill for the couple. The man’s quality-of-life scores fell, from 7 to 3, over the course of the experiment. The wife’s scores rose modestly, from 8 to 8.5, before she became hostile to the idea of recording the scores. Rather than creating harmony, the husband’s agreeableness led to the wife becoming increasingly critical of what he did and said (in the husband’s opinion). After 12 days he broke down, and the study was called off because of “severe adverse outcomes.”

The researchers concluded, shockingly, that humans need to be right and acknowledged as right, at least some of the time, to be happy. They also noted this was further proof that if given too much power, humans tend to “assume the alpha position and, as with chimpanzees, they become very aggressive and dangerous.” It is often said that there can be no peace without justice, and that’s true of domestic sphere.

Obviously the results are to be taken with extreme caution, since this was just one couple with who-knows-what underlying issues beforehand. But the study’s chief author, Dr. Bruce Arroll, maintains that the question of happiness vs. rightness, theoretically, could be settled by scientific inquiry with a wider sample. “This would include a randomized controlled trial,” he says. “However, we would be reluctant to do the definitive study because of the concern about divorce.”

(Adapted from https://healthland.time.com)Question 36: Which best serves as the title for the passage?

A. Expert Advice: It Pays to be Kind rather than to be RightB. It’s Worth Listening to Experts for a Happy MarriageC. Marriage Experiment: It’s Better to be Right than HappyD. It Makes Sense to Avoid Marriage Conflicts

Question 37: The word “discord” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.A. disagreement B. status C. understanding D. disloyalty

Question 38: In paragraph 1, the study was conducted in order to _______.A. illustrate how to live a happier life B. test an old piece of advice on marriageC. find out the best advice for couples D. see if people are happy in their marriage

Question 39: The word “critical” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.A. agreeable B. disapproving C. unequal D. encouraging

Question 40: The word “They” in paragraph 4 refers to _______.A. researchers B. results C. chimpanzees D. humans

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A. The woman in the study was kept in the dark about its aim.B. It was anticipated that people need to be regarded as right to be happy.C. Having too much power in hand may lead to aggression among people.D. In domestic sphere, peace can hardly be maintained without justice.

Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph 5?A. The findings of the study are inconclusive due to its limited sample.B. Studies of this kind will ultimately lead to divorce among the subjects.C. Further research on the issue will definitely be conducted with a larger sample.D. The researchers are willing to continue the study despite its bad influence.

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: Yesterday morning, Joe arrives late for school for the first time.

A B C DQuestion 44: In different parts of the world, elephants are still hunted for its ivory tusks.

A B C DQuestion 45: It is essential to provide high school students with adequate career orientation, so they

A Bcan make more informative decisions about their future major.

C DMark 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: She last visited her home country ten years ago.

A. She hasn’t visited her home country for ten years.B. She didn’t visit her home country ten years ago.C. She has visited her home country for ten years.D. She was in her home country for ten years.

Question 47: “I’ll help you with the washing-up, Mary” he said.A. He admitted helping Mary with the washing-up. B. He denied helping Mary with the washing-up.C. He promised to help Mary with the washing-up. D. He refused to help Mary with the washing-up.

Question 48: It’s necessary for you to drink enough water every day.A. You should drink enough water every day. B. You may drink enough water every day.C. You needn’t drink enough water every day. D. You mustn’t drink enough water every day.

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: His parents are away on holiday. He really needs their help now.

A. As long as his parents are at home, they will be able to help him.B. He wishes his parents were at home and could help him now.C. If his parents are at home, they can help him now.D. If only his parents had been at home and could have helped him.

Question 50: He finally contracted the disease. He was aware of the importance of preventive measures only then.

A. But for his awareness of the importance of preventive measures, he could have contracted the disease.B. Hardly had he been aware that preventive measures were essential when he contracted the disease.C. Not until he was aware of the importance of preventive measures did he contract the disease.D. Only after he had contracted the disease was he aware that preventive measures were essential.

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ĐỀ THAM KHẢO 2

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. fold B. score C. close D. phoneQuestion 2: A. warms B. reads C. starts D. ringsMark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which differs from the other three in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.Question 3: A. ambition B. balcony C. furniture D. customerQuestion 4: A. hobby B. luggage C. market D. machineMark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.Question 5: It’s necessary to listen to opinions that are ______ from ours.

A. difference B. differently C. differ D. differentQuestion 6: Those boys were excited about the new game in the beginning, but now they have ____ it.

A. looked after B. gone off C. filled in D. got onQuestion 7: You often walk to school, ______ ?

A. won’t you B. didn’t you C. haven’t you D. don’t youQuestion 8: A fashionista herself, Helena is ______ about her clothes, especially when making her appearance in public.

A. receptive B. creditable C. particular D. feasibleQuestion 9: Polar bears are in danger of going extinct ______ climate change.

A. because of B. although C. because D. despiteQuestion 10: The city has changed a lot since I last ______ it.

A. visited B. would visit C. will visit D. visitQuestion 11: I can't give chapter and ______ but to the best of my knowledge, it’s a line from “Romeo and Juliet”.

A. rhyme B. scene C. verse D. noteQuestion 12: Fathers can ______ a good example to their children by helping with the household chores.

A. set B. hold C. raise D. followQuestion 13: The football team has waited ______ the championship for 30 years.

A. about В. up C. for D. toQuestion 14: If I ______ you, I wouldn't go out in this weather.

A. am B. had been C. were D. will beQuestion 15: My mother is often ______ first person to get up in the family.

A. a B. the C. no article D. anQuestion 16: The local shop deals in many kinds of hair products ______ from reasonably priced shampoos to rather expensive dyes.

A. ranging B. are ranged C. range D. are rangingQuestion 17: My daughter sometimes practises ______ English with her friends after school.

A. to speaking B. to speak C. speak D. speakingQuestion 18: You may not see how important your family is ______ .

A. after you had lived far from home B. when you were living far from homeC. until you live far from home D. as soon as you lived far from home

Question 19: Applications for admission to this university are not processed without a high school ______ .A. diploma B. paper C. licence D. résumé

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: Gini and Adrian are talking about a book they have read lately.- Gini: “That wasn’t an interesting book.” - Adrian: “ ______ . I couldn’t go further than chapter 2.”

A. I think it will get better and better B. Yes, it gave me much informationC. You can say that again D. No, it was fascinating

Question 21: Dave is talking to Hannah after their school’s English speaking contest.- Dave: “Congratulations! You've given a great performance.” - Hannah: “ ______ ”

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C. I'm sorry to hear that. D. No, don't worry.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 22: Everyone was secretly rehearsing a surprise performance for Alex's proposal, but annoyingly Jim let the cat out of the bag at the last minute.

A. abandoned the plan B. concealed the planC. revised the plan D. disclosed the plan

Question 23: The internal structure of the ancient palace is complicated like that of a maze.A. simple B. complex C. attractive D. narrow

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 24: The beautiful sandy beach with a lot of sunshine and good foods made his holiday complete.

A. terrible B. normal C. serious D. perfectQuestion 25: The candidate was rejected as he could not meet all the requirements for this position.

A. arrange B. satisfy C. establish D. produce

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.

TEENAGERS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGYIn many countries, there is a widespread perception that teenagers’ lives nowadays are dominated by

technology. However, the information (26) ______was gathered in a recent study of Australian teenagers' use of and attitudes towards technology suggests that this view doesn't reflect the reality of their everyday existence. The research by academics from the University of Canberra in Australia found that, while most teenagers had ready access to home computers, mobile phones and (27) ______electronic devices, they generally spent more time on traditional (28) ______such technology. Accessing social media and playing computer games ranked as low as ninth and tenth respectively among the ten most common after-school activities.

Fifteen-year-old Laura Edmonds is one of the teenagers surveyed. She admits to being very (29) ______ to her smartphone and makes full use of various apps, (30) ______ if she needs to unwind after a hard day at school, she tends to “hang out with my friends, listen to music or chat with my mum and dad”.

(Adapted from Exam Essentials Practice Tests - Cambridge English by Tom Bradbury and Eunice Yeates)Question 26: A. when B. which C. where D. who Question 27: A. one B. every C. other D. another Question 28: A. operations B. pursuits C. events D. incidents Question 29: A. enclosed B. attached C. related D. conformed Question 30: A. nor B. till C. like D. butRead the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.

More and more people are choosing to take a gap year between finishing school and starting university. Alternatively, they may decide to take a gap year between graduating from university and starting a career feeling the need for some time out before joining the rat race. Most students see the time as an opportunity to travel. The idea of travelling to as many foreign places as possible appeals greatly.

A large percentage of gap-year students have wealthy parents who can easily subsidize their travel. Others have to save up before they go, or look for some form of employment while travelling. For example, they may work on local farms or in local hotels. By doing so, they not only earn some money, but they are likely to meet local people and acquire some understanding of their culture.

There are some students who choose to work for the whole of their gap year. A number may decide to get work experience, either at home or abroad, in an area which they hope to make their career, such as medicine or computers. A large proportion of students are now choosing to work with a charity which arranges voluntary work in various parts of the world. The projects would hands-on experience of a very varied nature, from teaching to helping build roads or dams.

The gap year is not just an adventure. Young people can benefit great from encountering new and varied experiences and from communication with a wide range of people. Perhaps most importantly, gap year students have to learn to stand on their own two feet.

(Adapted from Thematic Vocabulary & Comprehension by Betty Kirkpatrick and Rebecca Mok)Question 31: What could be the best title for the passage?

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A. Working for life B. Taking time outC. Studying of overseas D. Contributing to the Community

Question 32: The word “subsidize” in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by ______ .A. ask for B. pay for C. work for D. apply for

Question 33: The word “their” in paragraph 2 refers to ______ .A. local farms B. local hotels C. local people D. gap-year students

Question 34: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. The number of students taking a gap yare between high school and university is falling.B. None of the students choose to work for the whole of their gap year to get experience.C. Most students consider a gap year as a chance to travel.D. Students can take a gap year only before starting university.

Question 35: According to the passage, what is perhaps the most important benefit of students’ taking a gap year?

A. They learn how to become independent.B. They receive practical training for their future careers.C. They have an opportunity to meet local people.D. They earn money to support their further studies.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.

“I have not paid a single electricity bill since the year 1970,” says Richard Perez with noticeable glee. He can afford to be smug. He lives “off-grid” - unconnected to the power grid and the water, gas and sewerage supplies that most people in the world rely on. He generates his own electricity, sources his own water and deals with his own water disposal - and he prefers it that way. “They are times when the grid blacks out,” he says, “I really like the security of having my own electricity company.”

Perez is not alone. Once the preserve of mavericks, hippies and survivalists, there are now approximately 200,000 off-grid households in the United States of America, a figure that Perez says has been increasing by a third every year for the past decade. For all of the people who live off-grid, self-sufficiency mean guiltfree energy consumption and peace of mind. “It feels brilliant to make use of clean, free energy that is not from fossil fuels,” says Suzanne Gallant, a writer who lives off-grid in a rural area in Wales. “And if something goes wrong we can fix it ourselves.” Now even urbanites are seeing the appeal of generating some if not all off their own power needs. So is energy freedom and eco pipe-dream or the ultimate good life?

Well, there is only one way to find out: begin to explore the possibilities of solar, wind and hydro power. But unless you live on a sunny, south-facing hillside with access to a nearby river or stream, that might prove prohibitively expensive!

There is no doubt that being off-grid has its problems, and it is not always the cheapest way to get the energy you need. Even so, pioneers like Perez have proved that it can be done and without giving up a 21st

century lifestyle: “I have got five personal computers, two laser scanners, two fridge-freezers, a microwave a convention oven, vacuum cleaners - you name it”, says Perez. “There is an external beams antenna on the roof for the phone and a satellite for an Internet connection. I have got 70 kWh in batteries that could last me five days. I have too much electricity.” Too much electricity and no more bills. That has got to be worth aiming for.

(Adapted from English Unlimited by Adrian Doff and Ben Goldestein)Question 36: Which best serves as the title for the passage?

A. No Water, No Life! B. Living without the ElectricityC. A Day in the Life of an “Off-gridder” D. Unplugging from the Grid

Question 37: The phrase “blacks out” in paragraph 1 mostly means ______ .A. serves many purposes B. has no functions C. fails to work D. is able to run

Question 38: According to paragraph 1, Richard Perez has managed to ______ .A. pay off his electric bills since 1970 B. provide energy for people in his neighborhoodC. save a lot of money with his own company D. stay independent of certain public utilities

Question 39: The word “pipe-dream” in paragraph 2 mostly means ______ .A. an impractical hope B. a promising visionC. a real nightmare D. a terrible situation

Question 40: The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to ______ .A. being a pioneer B. being off-gridC. giving up a 21st century lifestyle D. getting the energy

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Question 41: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?A. People opting for off-grid living used to be considered quite eccentric.B. Some city dwellers have shown an interest in producing their own electricity.C. “Off-gridders” enjoy not doing harm to the environment.D. The number of off-gridders’ in the US is said to have risen by 33% over the past 10 years.

Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A. Many off-gridders’ have made a fortune selling their own electricity.B. Adopting an off-grid life-style is only suitable for low-income people.C. Leading a 21st century lifestyle means consuming a great deal of electricity.D. Most people living in temperature regions are against the idea of living off-grid.

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 43: Single-use plastic products are convenient. They are detrimental to the environment.

A. It is their detriment to the environment that makes single-use plastic products convenient.B. Convenient though single-use plastic products are, they are detrimental to the environment.C. Not only are single-use plastic products convenient, they are also detrimental to the environment.D. Were single-use plastic products convenient, they would be detrimental to the environment.

Question 44: They were unexpected twists in the movie. It was so fascinating.A. If there had been unexpected twists in the movie, it would have been so fascinating.B. But for the unexpected twists in the movie, it wouldn't have been so fascinating.C. Without the unexpected twists in the movie, it wouldn't be so fascinating.D. Suppose that there were unexpected twists in the movie, it would be so fascinating.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions.Question 45: Peter is more successful than his sister.

A. Peter is as successful as his sister. B. Peter’s sister is more successful than he is.C. Peter is less successful than his sister. D. Peter’s sister is not as successful as he is.

Question 46: “I'm going on a picnic tomorrow”, he said.A. He said that he was going on a picnic the following day.B. He said that I was going on a picnic tomorrow.C. He said that he was going on a picnic tomorrow.D. He said that I am going on a picnic the following day.

Question 47: It is compulsory for all the students to hand in their assignments on time.A. All the students must hand in their assignments on time.B. All the students can't hand in their assignments on time.C. All the students may hand in their assignments on time.D. All the students needn't hand in their assignments on time.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs to correction on each of the following questions.Question 48: Protective gear for fire fighters is supposed to make of inflammable materials so as to eliminate the risk of fires.

A. Protective B. inflammable C. eliminate D. riskQuestion 49: It always take parents a lot of time and patience to bring up their children.

A. take B. a lot of C. patience D. theirQuestion 50: The company is looking for a candidate who is honest, hard-working, and responsibility.

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ĐỀ THAM KHẢO 3Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word those underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.Question 1: A. clouds B. farms C. pains D. costsQuestion 2: A. lake B. game C. shape D. flatMark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which differs from the other three in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.Question 3: A. successful B. important C. musical D. expensiveQuestion 4: A. arrive B. accept C. include D. practiceMark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.Question 5: Peter is an ambitious man who will never _______ till he gets what he wants.

A. put on B. give up C. turn down D. take backQuestion 6: If I _______ you, I would spend more time with the children.

A. would be B. will be C. am D. wereQuestion 7: I would like to extend my gratitude to all the staff for their _______ support, without which our company couldn’t have overcome the crisis.

A. unfailing B. unbending C. unmoving D. unfeelingQuestion 8: Mary feels confident about the competition _______ she has been well-prepared for it.

A. although B. because of C. because D. despiteQuestion 9: It’s no good _______ a fuss and arguing over such an unimportant issue.

A. holding B. making C. getting D. doingQuestion 10: Bill’s mother won’t let him go out with his friends _______ .

A. after he had finished his homework B. once he finished his homeworkC. until he has finished his homework D. when he finished his homework

Question 11: The graphics of this book are attractive, but its _______ is not original at all.A. chapter B. character C. page D. content

Question 12: Having your private life scrutinized closely by the public is regarded as part and _______ of being a celebrity.

A. parcel B. packet C. package D. postQuestion 13: The whole world is waiting _______ a vaccine against Covid-19.

A. to B. by C. for D. inQuestion 14: One _______ method for keeping our mind active is doing crossword puzzles.

A. popularity B. popular C. popularize D. popularlyQuestion 15: Most women expect _______ more help with the housework from their husbands.

A. get B. to get C. getting D. to gettingQuestion 16: He is often _______ last person to leave the office.

A. Ø (no article) B. the C. an D. aQuestion 17: You like the food here, _______ .

A. don’t you B. didn’t you C. haven’t you D. won’t youQuestion 18: Health experts strongly advise patients with hypertension to avoid food _______ high amount of fat.

A. contains B. containing C. is contained D. containedQuestion 19: Her academic performance has greatly improved since she _______ study methods.

A. changed B. will change C. would change D. was changingMark 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 20: Peter was very sick until he took the marvellous medicine that Doctor Staples prescribed.

A. secret B. wonderful C. attractive D. terribleQuestion 21: Tickets for such events will be typically cheap unless you want seats in the VIP areas.

A. normally B. rarely C. directly D. carefullyMark 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 22: When I suggested he was mistaken, John got hot under the collar and stormed out of the room.

A. became furious B. got emotional C. felt anxious D. remained calmQuestion 23: Despite numerous hard pushes, he couldn’t make the window open.

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A. strong B. firm C. gentle D. plainMark 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 24: Helen and Sarah are talking about their school's field trip.- Helen: “This is the best field trip we’ve ever had.” - Sarah: “ _______ . Everyone enjoyed it to the fullest.”

A. I don’t think that's a good idea B. Never mindC. I totally disagree D. You’re right

Question 25: Jenny and Kathy are arranging to see a new film.- Jenny: “Why don’t you come over and see the new film with me?” - Kathy: “ _______ ”

A. You’re welcome. B. Great! I’d love to.C. Oh, I’m afraid so. D. Wow! I didn’t realize that.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs to correction on each of the following questions.Question 26: John’s classmates like him since he is friendly, honest, and kindness.

A. like B. since C. is D. kindnessQuestion 27: Richard enjoy talking part in social activities during his summer holiday.

A. enjoy B. in C. activities D. hisQuestion 28: Public speaking is quite a frightening experience for many people as it can produce a status of mind similar to panic.

A. quite B. frightening C. status D. panicMark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions.Question 29: “I’m going back to work next week,” said Harry.

A. Harry said that he was going back to work the following week.B. Harry said that I was going back to work the following week.C. Harry said that he was going back to work the next week.D. Harry said that I am was going back to work next week.

Question 30: It is compulsory for the students in this school to wear uniform.A. The students in this school may wear uniform. B. The students in this school can’t wear uniform.C. The students in this school needn’t wear uniform. D. The students in this school must wear uniform.

Question 31: She is more responsible than her brother.A. Her brother is more responsible than she is. B. She is as responsible as her brother.C. Her brother isn't as responsible as she is. D. She is less responsible than her brother.

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 32: Online distribution of pirated publications is illegal. Many Internet users still commit the offence.

A. As long as many Internet users commit the offence, online distribution of pirated publications is illegal.B. Illegal though online distribution of pirated publications is, many Internet users still commit the offence.C. Were online distribution of pirated publications illegal, many Internet users wouldn't commit the

offence.D. Such is the offence of many Internet users that online distribution of pirated publications is illegal.

Question 33: He lacked commitment to the job. He wasn’t considered for promotion.A. But for his lack of commitment to the job, he would have been considered for promotion.B. If it had not been for his lack of commitment to the job, he would be considered for promotion.C. Suppose that he lacked commitment to the job, he wouldn't be considered for promotion.D. Without his commitment to the job, he would have been considered for promotion.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.

INTERNSHIPSIn many countries going through difficult economic times, job openings for new graduates can be few and

far between. In this competitive environment, relevant work experience can help job seekers stand out from the crowd, and (34) _______ organizations now offer temporary placements, called internships. The problem with numerous internships, (35) _______, is that they are unpaid, and this often puts young people off applying for them.

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Employers and interns sometimes come to mutually beneficial arrangements, however. Dinesh Pathan, applying for an internship with an IT company, negotiated a deal in which he would be given travel (36) _______ only for two weeks, and then, as long as he could show his marketing work was adding value, he would be paid a wage. The arrangement worked well: Dinesh had a(n) (37) _______ to work hard, and he ended up feeling “not so much an intern as a temporary staffer”. HR consultant Denise Baker says similar arrangements are common. What is more, “if interns do well, employers would often rather make them full employees than recruit people (38) _______ they don't know”.

(Adapted from Exam Essentials Practice Tests - Cambridge English by Tom Bradbury and Eunice Yeates)Question 34: A. much B. another C. many D. every Question 35: A. moreover B. therefore C. instead D. however Question 36: A. destinations B. expenses C. companions D. restrictions Question 37: A. persuasion B. incentive C. promotion D. profit Question 38: A. who B. when C. which D. whereRead the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 39 to 43.

Staying in hotels and resorts has been a traditional part of travel since the beginning of mass tourism. But nowadays, many tourists want a more intimate experience. For this reason, they are choosing to “go native”. This often means staying in the kinds of places that local people inhabit. In big cities, you can try staying with the friend of a friend. You may end up sleeping on the couch or the floor, but the advantages outweigh the discomfort. The biggest plus is that you'll be staying with a local and seeing the city from a local perspective.

Another option is house-swapping. Several websites allow you to connect with people who want to trade living situations. It's usual to exchange emails about favourite places in the city before the swap, meaning you can have a truly local experience. But of course, you can only do this if you don't mind having strangers staying in your house.

For the more adventurous, staying in a native structure in an African village or a hut on the water in Vietnam or Thailand can be a real thrill. These might not even include plumbing or electricity, and that is part of the charm. The experience of dealing with oil lamps and carrying water really gives you a sense of how the people live.

No matter how unadventurous you feel, you might want to consider crossing hotels off your list. Getting to know the local way of life is most valuable part of travel. And what better way is there to do this than staying where the local people actually live?

(Adapted from Solutions - Third Edition by Tim Falla and Paul A Davies)Question 39: What is the passage mainly about?

A. Adventurous holiday activities B. Main tourist attractions in AsiaC. New holiday accommodation trend D. World heritage sites

Question 40: The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to _______ .A. local people B. tourists C. hotels D. resorts

Question 41: What is the biggest advantage of tourist’ going native?A. It is cheaper than staying in other kinds of accommodation.B. It offers them opportunities to make new friends.C. It is more comfortable than staying in hotels and resorts.D. It enables them to experience the local lifestyle.

Question 42: The word “charm” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______ .A. safety B. attraction C. danger D. price

Question 43: Which of the following is mentioned in the passage?A. Dealing with oil lamps is the most thrilling experience for tourists to Vietnam.B. Tourists to Thailand prefer staying in a native structure to staying in a hut.C. Staying with local people is more popular than staying in hotels and resorts.D. There are several websites used for house-swapping purposes.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50.

One day, a middle-aged man asked a taxi to take him to see Chelsea play Arsenal at football. He told the driver “Stamford Bridge”, the name of Chelsea’s stadium, but he was delivered instead to the village of Stamford Bridge in Yorkshire. Of course, he missed the match.

What had happened? With the Sat-Nav system in place, the driver in this story felt he did not need to know where he was going. He confidently outsourced the job of knowing this information to the Sat-Nav. Using an

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Internet search engine takes a broadband user less than a second. And with smartphones at hand, people will be online almost all of the time.

The same could be true of university education. Today, the average student seems not to value general knowledge. If asked a factual question, they will usually click on a search engine without a second thought. Actually knowing the fact and committing it to memory does not seem to be an issue, it's the ease with which we can look it up.

However, general knowledge has never been something that you acquire formally. Instead, we pick it up from all sorts of sources as we go along, often absorbing facts without realizing. The question remains, then: is the Internet threatening general knowledge? When I put that to Moira Jones, expert in designing IQ tests, she referred me to the story of the Egyptian god Thoth. It goes like this: Thoth offers writing as a gift to the king of Egypt, declaring it an “elixir of memory and wisdom.” But the king is horrified, and tells him: “This invention will induce forgetfulness in the souls of those who have learned it, because they will not need to exercise their memories, being able to rely on what is written.”

Who wants to be a millionaire finalist David Swift, responding to the same question, recognizes that there was a problem of young people saying: "I don't need to know that", but he is far more excited about the educational potential of the Internet. “There is so much more information out there, giving people opportunities to boost their general knowledge.”

After all, the Internet might just help us to forget more and more. But meanwhile, the continuing popularity of quizzes and game-shows shows us that general knowledge is strong enough to remain.

(Adapted from English Unlimited by Adrian Doff and Ben Goldstein)Question 44: Which best serves as the title for the passage?

A. The End of General Knowledge? B. The Age of the Robot?C. Novel Applications of the Sat-Nav System D. New Perspectives on Tertiary Education

Question 45: Why did the middle-aged man miss the football match?A. Because the taxi driver was over-dependent on technology.B. Because the search engine in the taxi failed to work.C. Because he did not remember the directions to the stadium.D. Because the Sat-Nav in his car was out of order.

Question 46: The word “outsourced” in paragraph 2 mostly means _______ .A. submitted B. exchanged C. imposed D. assigned

Question 47: The word “that” in paragraph 4 refers to ______.A. the story B. the InternetC. the question D. general knowledge

Question 48: The word “induce” in paragraph 4 mostly means ______.A. ease B. promote C. cause D. limit

Question 49: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?A. Young people do not seem to bother themselves with memorizing factual information.B. General knowledge tends to have been mainly acquired through formal schooling.C. On being offered the gift of writing, the king of Egypt was hopeful about its potential.D. The majority of undergraduates are reluctant to look for answers to factual questions online.

Question 50: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A. David Swift believes that informal acquisition of knowledge has been overrated these days.B. Many universities worldwide have switched to virtual platforms for learning and teaching.C. When it comes to IQ test, the ability to recall factual information is of little importance.D. Moira Jones is not positive about the potential of the Internet in general knowledge acquisition.

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word those underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.Question 1: A. slice B. prize C. bride D. clickQuestion 2: A. clears B. brings C. talks D. trainsMark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which differs from the other three in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.Question 3: A. beauty B. album C. question D. successQuestion 4: A. imagine B. discover C. decorate D. considerMark 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 5: With so many bruises over the body, it is obvious that the child has had a bad fall.

A. unfair B. correct C. known D. unclearQuestion 6: When I suggested he was mistaken, Mark got hot under the collar and stormed out of the room.

A. felt anxious B. remained calm C. became furious D. got emotionalMark 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 7: The new movie was a big hit as tickets for most of the showings were sold out.

A. success B. failure C. threat D. beatQuestion 8: Being a wise politician, Mr. Brown tends to reserve his judgements till he knows all the facts.

A. decisions B. appearances C. bookings D. benefitsMark 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 9: Pat and Sam are talking about doing exercise.- Pat: “I don’t think we should exercise late at night”- Sam: “ _______ . This increases our heartbeats and makes it harder to sleep.”

A. You can do it again B. It’s not sure C. I disagree with you D. You’re rightQuestion 10: Anna is talking to Mark after their school’s talent contest.- Anna: “So, you’re the winner. Congratulations!”- Mark: “ _______ ”

A. Not at all. B. Thank you. C. You’re welcome. D. No problem.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.Question 11: The director extended his gratitude to all the staff for their _______ support, without which the company couldn't have overcome its difficult time.

A. unfeeling B. unmoving C. unbending D. unfailingQuestion 12: He won’t understand what the responsibilities of a father are _______ .

A. as soon as he had his first child B. once he had his first childC. after he had had his first child D. until he has his first child

Question 13: If I _______ you, I would take the doctor’s advice.A. will be B. are C. were D. had been

Question 14: Many animal species are under threat of extinction _______ widespread deforestation.A. because of B. although C. because D. despite

Question 15: Dubai is famous _______ its exciting nightlife.A. for B. on C. to D. with

Question 16: Thousands of _______ packed into the stadium to support their team in the final match.A. spectators B. witnesses C. viewers D. audiences

Question 17: Sometimes it can be really _______ to go hiking alone in the forest.A. endanger B. danger C. dangerous D. dangerously

Question 18: You often drive to work, _______ ?A. didn’t you B. won’t you C. haven’t you D. don’t you

Question 19: Instead of reading stories from books, Michelle’s father usually _______ stories to lull her to sleep.

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Question 21: Experts agree that too hard work out may _______ more harm than good.A. hold B. do C. set D. make

Question 22: Mary has been financially independent since she _______ to work.A. was going out B. went out C. would go out D. will go out

Question 23: Tom doesn’t mind _______ his father mend things around the house.A. to helping B. helping C. help D. to help

Question 24: Even little things like turning off the lights when not in you can make a difference to the amount of electricity _______ .

A. consuming B. is consuming C. is consumed D. consumedQuestion 25: Mr. Smith is often _______ first person to come to the office in the morning.

A. the B. an C. Ø (no article) D. aRead 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.

SOCIAL NETWORKING SITESSocial networking sites are now estimated to have over 700 million users worldwide. As users can create

their own profiles, you mind expect them to portrait themselves in the best possible light. When putting up a profile, it would be (26) _______ for them to present flattering images, choose sophisticated and discerning interests, and carefully express their thoughts to appear more intelligent than in real life. (27) _______, according to a recent study conducted on 250 Facebook users, this is not the case. Far from being idealised version of themselves, most users’ profiles (28) _______ closely to what they are really like and show their true personalities including their both psychological weaknesses and natural physical flaws.

It’s not entirely clear why online profiles depict users’ personalities so accurately. It could be that users want to portray themselves as they really are, or that people attempt to present an ideal image of themselves but fail to do so. One thing seems clear: social networking sites can in no way be considered a false online world (29) _______ is idealised and removed from reality; rather, they are simply (30) _______ way in which people choose to interact with each other.

(Adapted from English Unlimited by Adrian Doff and Ben Goldstein)Question 26: A. exceptional B. believable C. reasonable D. controversial Question 27: A. Therefore B. Besides C. However D. Furthermore Question 28: A. comply B. conform C. abide D. follow Question 29: A. where B. when C. that D. who Question 30: A. few B. another C. other D. many

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.

For many years, schoolchildren in the US have been taken on “field trips” to cultural institutions and historical sites. Despite these trips involving some expense and disruption to class timetables, educators arrange them in the belief that schools exist not only to teach economically useful skills, but also to produce civilized young people who appreciate the arts and culture.

However, there have been increasing signs in recent years that the attitude towards field trips is changing, with a significant decrease in the number of tours organized for school groups. A survey carried out by a group of school administrators found that over half the schools they asked had decided to cancel trips planned for the next academic year.

So what are the reasons for this change? The most obvious one is the issue of finance. Because there are increasing demands on their funds, schools are forced to make a difficult choice about how to spend the limited money they have. Field trips are an obvious thing to cut since they are seen by many as a luxury. A large number of school heads also consider days spent away from school a waste of time, believing that the only worthwhile use of students' time is spent preparing for exams in the classroom.

But why should anybody worry if schoolchildren go on fewer trips? Those that believe this is a negative development in education would say that cultural field trips contribute to the development of students into well- educated adults who have a healthy interest in history and the arts. Researchers warn that if schools cut field trips, then valuable opportunities to broaden and enrich children's learning experiences are lost.

(Adapted from Exam Booster by Helen Chilton, Sheila Dignen, Mark Fountain and Frances Treloar)Question 31: What is the passage mainly about?

A. Positive changes in American schools B. Valuable academic learning experiencesC. Field trips for schoolchildren D. New trends in educational development

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Question 32: According to paragraph 1, educators believe that through field trips, children can _______ .A. enjoy their time at school B. practice some outdoor activitiesC. learn to value the arts and culture D. develop economically useful skills only

Question 33: The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _______ .A. field trips B. the schoolsC. school groups D. school administrators

Question 34: The phrase “a luxury” in paragraph 3 mostly describes something which is _______ .A. difficult and important B. expensive but not essentialC. new and common D. cheap but comfortable

Question 35: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. Schools no longer have to pay for their student's field trips.B. Most school heads find it not worthwhile for students to spend time preparing for exams.C. The number of field trips organized for school groups is growing.D. Cutting field trips may mean fewer opportunities for students’ cultural learning.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.

“I have not paid a single electricity bill since the year 1970,” says Richard Perez with noticeable glee. He can afford to be smug. He lives “off-grid” - unconnected to the power grid and the water, gas and sewerage supplies that most people in the world rely on. He generates his own electricity, sources his own water and deals with his own water disposal - and he prefers it that way. “They are times when the grid blacks out,” he says, “I really like the security of having my own electricity company.”

Perez is not alone. Once the preserve of mavericks, hippies and survivalists, there are now approximately 200,000 off-grid households in the United States of America, a figure that Perez says has been increasing by a third every year for the past decade. For all of the people who live off-grid, self-sufficiency mean guiltfree energy consumption and peace of mind. “It feels brilliant to make use of clean, free energy that is not from fossil fuels,” says Suzanne Gallant, a writer who lives off-grid in a rural area in Wales. “And if something goes wrong, we can fix it ourselves.” Now even urbanites are seeing the appeal of generating some if not all off their own power needs. So is energy freedom and eco pipe-dream or the ultimate good life?

Well, there is only one way to find out: begin to explore the possibilities of solar, wind and hydro power. But unless you live on a sunny, south-facing hillside with access to a nearby river or stream, that might prove prohibitively expensive!

There is no doubt that being off-grid has its problems, and it is not always the cheapest way to get the energy you need. Even so, pioneers like Perez have proved that it can be done and without giving up a 21st

century lifestyle: “I have got five personal computers, two laser scanners, two fridge-freezers, a microwave a convention oven, vacuum cleaners - you name it”, says Perez. “There is an external beams antenna on the roof for the phone and a satellite for an Internet connection. I have got 70 kWh in batteries that could last me five days. I have too much electricity.” Too much electricity and no more bills. That has got to be worth aiming for.

(Adapted from English Unlimited by Adrian Doff and Ben Goldestein)Question 36: Which best serves as the title for the passage?

A. A Day in the Life of an “Off-gridder” B. Unplugging from the GridC. No Water, No Life! D. Living without the Electricity

Question 37: The phrase “blacks out” in paragraph 1 mostly means _______ .A. has no functions B. fails to workC. is able to run D. serves many purposes

Question 38: According to paragraph 1, Richard Perez has managed to _______ .A. stay independent of certain public utilities B. save a lot of money with his own companyC. pay off his electric bills since 1970 D. provide energy for people in his neighborhood

Question 39: The word “pipe-dream” in paragraph 2 mostly means _______ .A. an impractical hope B. a promising vision C. a terrible situation D. a real nightmare

Question 40: The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to _______ .A. getting the energy B. being off-gridC. giving up a 21st century lifestyle D. being a pioneer

Question 41: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?A. The number of “off-gridders” in the US is said to have risen by 33% over the past 10 years.

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B. Some city dwellers have shown an interest in producing their own electricity.C. People opting for off-grid living used to be considered quite eccentric.D. “Off-gridders” enjoy not doing harm to the environment.

Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A. Most people living in temperature regions are against the idea of living off-grid.B. Leading a 21st century lifestyle means consuming a great deal of electricity.C. Adopting an off-grid lifestyle is only suitable for low-income people.D. Many “off-gridders” have made a fortune selling their own electricity.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs to correction on each of the following questions.Question 43: Reading books, listening to music, and play sports are among the most popular leisure activities.

A. play B. are C. the D. activitiesQuestion 44: My mother always give me a big hug before I go to school in the morning.

A. give B. big C. to D. morningQuestion 45: One necessary preventive measure to be taken is that the public should be on the outlook for symptoms of the disease.

A. preventive B. taken C. the public D. outlookMark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions.Question 46: It is compulsory for all the students to finish their class work before going home.

A. All the students may finish their class work before going home.B. All the students needn’t finish their class work before going home.C. All the students can’t finish their class work before going home.D. All the students must finish their class work before going home

Question 47: Tom is more ambitious than his elder sister.A. Tom’s elder sister is not as ambitious as he is. B. Tom is as ambitious as his elder sister.C. Tom’s elder sister is more ambitious than he is. D. Tom is less ambitious than his elder sister.

Question 48: “I’m going to have a job interview tomorrow,” said Paul.A. Paul said that he was going to have a job interview tomorrow.B. Paul said that I am going to have a job interview tomorrow.C. Paul said that I was going to have a job interview the following day.D. Paul said that he was going to have a job interview the following day.

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: The English patient made a miraculous recovery from Covid-19. This was thanks to the efforts of the Vietnamese medical staff.

A. Without the efforts of the Vietnamese medical staff, the English patient couldn't make a miraculous recovery from Covid-19.

B. But for the efforts of the Vietnamese medical staff, the English patient couldn't have made a miraculous recovery from Covid-19.

C. Suppose that the English patient made a miraculous recovery from Covid-19, the Vietnamese medical staff would make efforts.

D. If the English patient had made a miraculous recovery from Covid-19, the Vietnamese medical staff would have made efforts.

Question 50: Some mobile applications are very tempting. They may expose users to identity theft.A. So tempting are some mobile applications that they limit users’ exposure to identity theft.B. Tempting though some mobile applications are, they may expose users to identity theft.C. It is temptation of identity theft that exposes users to some mobile applications.D. Not only is identity theft tempting, it also exposes users to some mobile applications.

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ĐỀ THAM KHẢO 5Mark 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 (NB): A. attends B. appears C. accepts D. complains Question 2 (NB): A. light B. rise C. mile D. gift 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 (NB): A. respect B. marry C. depend D. predict Question 4 (NB): A. fantastic B. powerful C. sensitive D. personal Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.Question 5 (NB): The view is great, _______?

A. isn't it B. was it C. doesn't it D. did it Question 6 (NB): Mark hopes _______ a small part in the school play.

A. to get B. getting C. get D. got Question 7 (NB): If I _______ just one year younger, I would be eligible for the scholarship.

A. am B. will be C. would be D. were Question 8 (TH): His health has improved a lot since he ________ doing regular exercise.

A. starts B. started C. has started D. had started Question 9 (TH): Parents shouldn't use physical punishment ___ it negatively influences children's development.

A. because of B. although C. because D. in spite of Question 10 (TH): We'll send you an email of confirmation _________.

A. after we had made our final decision B. before we made our final decision C. while we were making our final decision D. as soon as we have made our final decision

Question 11 (TH): You should book _______ advance because the restaurant is very popular in the area. A. on B. by C. with D. in

Question 12 (TH): Tommy is on the way to his friend's birthday party, carrying a gift box _____ colourful paper.

A. were nicely wrapped B. having wrapped nicely C. nicely wrapped D. nicely wrapping

Question 13 (NB): Many twelfth graders find it hard to _______ what university to apply to. A. decide B. decision C. decisive D. decisively

Question 14 (VD): He is disappointed at not winning the competition, but he will soon _______ it. A. take after B. get over C. look after D. go over

Question 15 (VD): The government has _______ every effort to stop the rapid spread of COVID-19. A. done B. made C. created D. brought

Question 16 (TH): Making chicken soup is not difficult; it's just a matter of following the ______. A. ingredients B. design C. spices D. recipe

Question 17 (VD): After his miraculous recovery from the stroke, the man spent the ______ of his life travelling and doing charity work.

A. remainder B. abundance C. legacy D. excess Question 18 (VDC): Despite our careful planning, the whole surprise party was a ______ of accidents.

A. volume B. verse C. chapter D. page 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 (TH): Laura handled the vase with great care for fear of breaking it.

A. strength B. comfort C. success D. attention Question 20 (TH): It is considered wise to keep silent when one is angry because saying anything then may make matters worse.

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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 (TH): When Josh was promoted to the position of marketing director, he had to shoulder more responsibilities.

A. receive B. prevent C. avoid D. carry Question 22 (VDC): The athlete's bitter defeat in the match dealt a blow to his hopes of defending his title at the championship.

A. destroyed B. raised C. expressed D. weakened Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.Question 23 (NB): David is talking to Lucy about her painting.David: “What a beautiful painting!” Lucy:“ __________________.”

A. No problem B. It's on the wall C. I'm glad you like it D. You're welcome Question 24 (NB): Peter and Dane are talking about environmental protection.Peter: “We should limit the use of plastic bags.”Dane: “ _____________. We can use paper bags instead.”

A. I completely agree B. It's not true C. I don't quite agree D. You're wrong Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29.

EcotourismThe primary aim of ecotourism is to educate the traveller and bring him or her closer to nature. Participants

are given the chance to visit parts of the world (25) ______ are untouched by human intervention and to engage in conservation work and various other kinds of environmental projects.

Visitors benefit by gaining an appreciation of natural habitats and an (26) ______ into the impact of human beings on the environment. Local communities gain financially but also in (27) ______ ways, since not only monuments but other buildings as well, such as bridges or windmills, are restored in order to attract more visitors.

(28) ______, there are also disadvantages to this type of tourism. There have been cases in which tourism has been allowed to develop with no control or limits. As a result, (29) ______ cultures have been affected or even threatened by foreign lifestyles. Many people today support that our approach to the development of ecotourism has to be reconsidered. It is essential that this type of tourism be environmentally, socially, and culturally friendly.Question 25 (NB): A. who B. that C. when D. why Question 26 (VD): A. advent B. intent C. access D. insight Question 27 (TH): A. other B. another C. every D. one Question 28 (TH): A. Although B. Therefore C. However D. Moreover Question 29 (VD): A. primary B. peculiar C. indigenous D. exotic Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34.

Parents complain that it is difficult to live with teenagers. Then again, teenagers say exactly the same thing about their parents! According to a recent survey, the most common arguments between parents and teenagers are those regarding untidiness and household chores. On the one hand, parents go mad over untidy rooms, clothes dropped on the floor and their children's refusal to help with the housework. On the other hand, teenagers lose their patience continually when parents tell them off for dropping the towel in the bathroom, not cleaning up their room or refusing to do the shopping at the supermarket.

The survey, conducted by St George University, showed that different parents have different approaches to these problems. However, some approaches are much more successful than others. For example, those parents who yell at their teens for their untidiness, but later clear up after them, have fewer chances of changing their teens' behaviour. On the contrary, those who let teenagers experience the consequences of their actions are more successful. For instance, when teenagers who don't help their parents with the shopping don't find their favourite food in the fridge, they are forced to reconsider their actions.

Psychologists say that the most important thing in parent-teen relationships is communication. Parents should talk to their teens, but at the same time they should listen to what their children have to say. Parents should tell their teens off when they are untidy, but they should also understand that their room is their own private space. Communication is a two-way process. It is only by listening to and understanding each other that problems between parents and teens can be solved.

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Question 30 (VD): Which best serves as the title for the passage? A. Teen Issues B. Family Rules C. Parents' Advice D. Parents' Anger

Question 31 (TH): The phrase "go mad” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______. A. get bored B. feel sad C. remain calm D. become angry

Question 32 (TH): Which is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 as a cause of arguments between teenagers and parents?

A. Teenagers drop their clothes on the floor. B. Teenagers go shopping a lot. C. Teenagers refuse to do the housework. D. Teenagers do not tidy their rooms.

Question 33 (TH): According to paragraph 2, parents have a better chance of changing their children's behaviour by _______.

A. shouting at them whenever they do something wrong B. cooking them their favourite food C. doing the household chores for them D. letting them experience the bad results of their actions

Question 34 (NB): The word "they” in paragraph 3 refers to________. A. parents B. teens C. psychologists D. children

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42.

Oxford University has released a sample of interview questions – including what a rock looks like and how you listen to music - to help students who want to study at the top institution. Among the list of questions are: “What can historians not find out about the past?”, “Is religion of value whether or not there is a God?” and “How can we estimate the mass of the atmosphere?”. Prospective earth sciences students could be asked what a rock handed to them looks like, meanwhile chemistry candidates are asked to calculate how many different molecules can be made from six carbon atoms and 12 hydrogen atoms.

In efforts to make the interview process more transparent, the prestigious university has released advice on how to answer the example questions just days after the deadline for applications closed. Dr Samina Khan, director of admissions and outreach, said: “Interviews will be an entirely new experience for most students, and we know many prospective applicants are already worried about being in an unfamiliar place and being questioned by people they have not met.”

She added: “We want to underscore that every question asked by our tutors has a purpose, and that purpose is to assess how students think about their subject and respond to new information or unfamiliar ideas. No matter what kind of educational background or opportunities you have had, the interview should be an opportunity to present your interest and ability in your chosen subject, since they are not just about reciting what you already know."

Laura Tunbridge, from St Catherine's College, explained why a music candidate might be asked to explain the different ways they listen to music. “The question allows students to use their own musical experiences as a starting point for a broader and more abstract discussion about the different ways people consume music, the relationship between music and technology, and how music can define us socially,” she said.

Candidates who successfully clear the first hurdle with their written application will be invited to interview. “We know there are still misunderstandings about the Oxford interview, so we put as much information as possible out there to allow students to see the reality of the process," added Dr Khan.Question 35 (VDC): Which of the following best serves as the title for the article?

A. Oxford University: Lowering Standards in Times of Change! B. The History of Oxford's Interviewing Schemes C. Oxford University Interview Questions: Would You Pass the Test? D. The Oxford's Guide to Success in Job Interviews

Question 36 (TH): The word "them” in paragraph 1 refers to ______. A. prospective earth sciences students B. historians C. chemistry candidates D. questions

Question 37 (TH): Why has Oxford University publicised its sample interview questions and related advice? A. To prepare students for unfamiliar questions in their job interviews

B. To familiarise potential applicants with their interview process C. To test public reaction to their novel interview process

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Question 39 (TH): According to Laura Tunbridge, the question about a candidate's ways of listening to music is intended to ______.

A. judge the candidate's ability to react to familiar situations B. set the context for a more abstract discussion on music-related topics C. encourage the candidate to elaborate on their individual preferences D. measure their understanding of how technology affects entertainment choices

Question 40 (TH): The word “clear” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ______. A. pass B. face C. give D. skip

Question 41 (VD): Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage? A. Dr Khan advises candidates to focus more on showing their general knowledge at the interview. B. Oxford University plans to use the same set of questions for all candidates. C. Oxford University only releases sample interview questions for earth sciences and music.

D. Dr Khan understands how the notion of attending the Oxford interview may affect prospective candidates. Question 42 (TH): Which question is a history candidate LEAST likely to be asked in the Oxford interview?

A. “How can one define a revolution?” B. “What would a historian find interesting about the place you live?” C. “Name some pop idols you would most like to meet. Why the choice?” D. “Which sort of person in the past would you like to interview? Why?”

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 (NB): Maths were one of his favourite subjects when he was at primary school.

A. were B. his C. subjects D. at Question 44 (TH): Daisy enjoys going shopping, playing sports, and to hang out with friends in her free time.

A. enjoys B. playing C. to hang out D. in Question 45 (VD): It was inconsiderable of him not to call home and let his parents know he wouldn't come back until the next day.

A. inconsiderable B. not to call C. wouldn't D. until 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 (TH): Joe is more hard-working than his brother.

A. Joe is not as hard-working as his brother. B. Joe's brother is not as hard-working as he is. C. Joe is less hard-working than his brother. D. Joe's brother is more hard-working than he is.

Question 47 (VD): “You'd better stay at home during this time,” he said to Lan. A. He ordered Lan to stay at home during that time. B. He warned Lan against staying at home during that time. C. He advised Lan to stay at home during that time. D. He thanked Lan for staying at home during that time.

Question 48 (TH): You are not allowed to take photos in the museum. A. You may take photos in the museum. B. You should take photos in the museum. C. You mustn't take photos in the museum. D. You needn't take photos in 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 49 (VDC): The film is not perfect. Its abrupt ending spoils it.

A. The film would be perfect if it ended abruptly. B. Provided the film ended abruptly, it would not be perfect. C. Unless the film ends abruptly, it won't be perfect. D. But for its abrupt ending, the film would be perfect.

Question 50 (VDC): Olga handed in her exam paper. She then realised that she had missed one question. A. Having realised that she had missed one question, Olga handed in her exam paper. B. Not until Olga had handed in her exam paper did she realise that she had missed one question. C. Had Olga realised that she had missed one question, she wouldn't hand in her exam paper. D. Only after Olga realised that she had missed one question did she hand in her exam paper.

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ĐỀ THAM KHẢO 6Mark 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. drinks B. finds C. blows D. cleansQuestion 2: A. night B. bike C. spring D. priceMark 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. remember B. develop C. establish D. celebrateQuestion 4: A. signal B. dentist C. student D. cartoonMark 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 5: Televised lessons prove very useful in assisting students to revise what they have learnt in class.

A. preventing B. defending C. helping D. savingQuestion 6: The soup was so tasty that Harry asked for another serving.

A. soft B. tough C. delicious D. awful 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 thefollowing questions. Question 7: Henry is interested in wildlife and takes pleasure in watching animals in their natural habitats.

A. sadness B. change C. surprise D. delightQuestion 8: Joe’s outstanding performance in the exams made him think he was the cat’s whiskers.

A. a troublemaker B. the worst person C. an animal lover D. the best performerMark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 9: The bicycles _________ in that shop are the most expensive in town.

A. are sold B. addling C. sold D. are sellingQuestion 10: My father is fond _________ playing volleyball.

A. of B. with C. on D. inQuestion 11: I haven’t seen Lionel since he _________ to the US in 2011.

A. moved B. was moving C. would move D. movesQuestion 12: Last year, Sam worked as a volunteer _________ the elderly people pra nursing home.

A. taking off B. getting over C. putting on D. looking afterQuestion 13: We will have to work round the _________ if we want to complete the project as scheduled.

A. watch B. minute C. hour D. clockQuestion 14: He _________ a closer look at the contract before signing it.

A. lent B. took C. fixed D. broughtQuestion 15: If Jane _________ here now, we would have more fun.

A. will be B. were C. are D. would beQuestion 16: _________, we will have a game of tennis.

A. Once you had finished work B. As soon as you finish work C. Until you finished work D. When you finished work

Question 17: Jim never reads film _________ as he doesn’t want to be affected by the critics’ opinions.A. reports B. records C. revisions D. reviews

Question 18: She was able to finish university _________ her financial difficulties.A. although B. because C. despite D. because of

Question 19: Bob agreed _________ us with this maths problem.A. helped B. help C. to help D. helping

Question 20: Having worked together on the project for years, the team members have _________ a closebond with one another.

A. bridged B. adapted C. forged D. amendedQuestion 21: We need to help _________ homeless in our community.

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A. Ø (no article) B. a C. an D. theQuestion 22: My friend is a good story writer; he has a rich _________.

A. imaginatively B. imagination C. imagine D. imaginativeQuestion 23: You can cook Italian food, _________?

A. won’t you B. didn’t you C. can’t you D. haven’t youMark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.Question 24: Sandie and Nicky are talking about music.- Sandie: “Listening to music is a good way to relax.”- Nicky: “_________. It can refresh our minds.”

A. You’re welcome B. You're right C. I disagree D. It’s not trueQuestion 25: Mary is talking to Tom at her birthday party.- Mary: “Thanks for your wonderful gift.”- Tom: “_________”

A. Don’t worry. B. I'm glad you like it.C. I’m sorry to hear that. D. That’s wrong.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

PEER PRESSURE Sociologists have been carrying out research into the social pressures of being a teenager. (26) _________ adolescents are unhappy at school because they find it difficult to make friends, which can bring on illness or (27) _________ in poor grades. They may also worry about their appearance and often feel under enormous pressure to dress, talk and behave the same as others. This phenomenon is called peer pressure, and it is very common in today’s society. Advertising is claimed to contribute a lot to the social pressures teenagers experience. Advertisers know how important it is to feel that you belong to a group when you are in your teens, (28) _________ they try to persuade teenagers that certain products will make them popular with their classmates. Sadly, many teenagers act (29) _________ and even do dangerous things just to make others accept them. Peer pressure is often the reason for teenage smoking, drug abuse or dangerous driving. Teenagers need to learn to say ‘no’ to social pressure and to find friends (30) _________ they can talk things over with when they have a problem.

(Adapted from Mastering Use of English by Georgia Graham with Апnа Johnson)Question 26: A. Each B. Any C. Every D. ManyQuestion 27: A. lead B. result C. induce D. causeQuestion 28: A. nor B. till C. so D. butQuestion 29: A. irrelevantly B. informally C. irresponsibly D. inconsiderablyQuestion 30: A. which B. why C. where D. who

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.

Nowadays it is very important to be young. The tendency to see being young as something better than being old is a cultural phenomenon. But is it always good to be young? And isn't "young” sometimes "too young"?

When people are young, they are usually energetic and bold: they can work for longer periods of time, and they are ready for take risk. As they still haven't had much experience, they don't have many inhibitions, which means that there aren't many things to stand in their way. Young people have also got potential -they still have time to develop in many different ways. Because of that, employing young people can be a good investment.

On the other hand, being young doesn't automatically mean you're always happy. There is a lot of competition in society nowadays, which starts even when you're in school. Getting a good education isn't easy and can cost a lot of money.

Next, you have to look for a good job. In spite of the fact that so many employers prefer young people, young aren't just waiting for you. And even if you find one, it is often only for very short period of time. Statistics show that the stresses of modern life can sometimes bring young people a lot of troubles. Most of them can cope with problems very well, but some others break down and lose all hope. If we don't want this

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to happen, something must be done. So it is our responsibility to offer help to those to whom being young is definitely too young.

(Adapted from Exam Activator by Bob Hastings ct al.)Question 31: Which is the most suitable title for the passage?

A. The Potential of Education? B. Social ChangesC. The Younger, the Better? D. Looking for a Good Job

Question 32: The word “bold” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________.A. kind B. brave C. weak D. careless

Question 33: According to paragraph 2, employing young people can be a good investment because they _________.

A. always feel happy B. have got potentialC. are experienced in many fields D. are not ready to take risks

Question 34: The word “them” in paragraph 5 refers to _________.A. troubles B. statistics C. stresses D. young people

Question 35: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. It is neither difficult nor expensive to get a good education.B. Competition begins only when young people start work.C. Some young people still need help with their problems.D. The stresses of modem life have no effect on young people.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.

The word ‘grandparents’ is descriptive of the unique dual parenting role that this generation assume. It emphasises the vital part they play in family life. With a wealth of old world experience behind them, and with the unique ability to metamorphose from advisers or mediators into listeners or friends, they can offer support and stability in an ever-changing world.

The underlying sense of responsibility that goes with this is tremendous. Grandparents perform a balancing act between the needs of their adult children and those of their grandchildren. This role is varied. It is imperial at times, muted at others. It goes underground whenever required, but it is solid and absolutely dependable.

Grandparents often bridge the gap between parents and children. Rebellious, independent children who are trying to find their feet are almost always at loggerheads with their parents. The role of grandparents can be very important provided that they act as impartial judges and arc able to convey this feeling to both parties. Grandchildren, in most cases, prefer to listen to their grandparents rather than their parents, who often end up finding themselves up against a brick wall.

One important thing, which seems to be missing in the lives of children today, is a sense of family, values, beliefs and principles. This is where the grandparents step in. However, instilling beliefs and values is not as easy as it was fifty or sixty years ago. Then, no questions were asked and there was an implicit sense of trust. With changing times and changing outlooks, children have started to question the validity of everything around them. Globalisation has gradually eroded children’s sense of belonging and weakened their identification with their roots. Science and technology force them to doubt every traditional belief.

Parents, who have so many demands on their time, are perhaps not in the best position to instil traditional values in their offspring. Children arc very demanding and grandparents, without appearing to be pushy, have both the time and the experience to deal with tantrums. They can appease, soothe and impart values with tremendous case. Any nation’s traditional culture is rich and varied, but how many children recognise this? Grandparents can teach them to value cultural traditions and thereby inform their moral development.

(Adapted from Cambridge Vocabulary for Advanced by Simon Haines)

Question 36: Which is the most suitable title for the passage?A. The Importance of Early Education to a Child’s Academic Performance B. The Role of Grandparents in Children’s UpbringingC. Grandparents as Versatile Educators in Their Neighbourhoods D. The Education of Children during Their Formative Years

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A. children’s needs should be prioritised over their parents’B. the role of grandparents must be imperial at all timesC. grandparents' rich experience can come in handy D. godchildren can act as a go-between for their parents

Question 38: The phrase “at loggerheads” in paragraph 3 mostly means _________.A. sharing B. complaining C. conversing D. disagreeing

Question 39: The word “eroded” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _________.A. strengthened B. reduced C. returned D. formed

Question 40: The word “They” in paragraph 5 refers to________.A. parents B. children C. tantrums D. grandparents

Question 41: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?A. As a rule, children prefer their parents' advice to their grandparents’.B. Children these days have started to re-examine traditional beliefs and values.C. Children nowadays have a stronger sense of family, values, beliefs, and principles.D. The task of imparting knowledge and values to children was neglected in the past.

Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A. Children in families with grandparents tend to experience more trust issues than others.B. Without guidance, children may fail to appreciate the cultural traditions of their nations.C. In general, working parents are in the best position to impart values to their children. D. Compared to grandparents, parents have a stronger sense of responsibility towards their families.

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: Covid-19, a highly communicative disease, will wreak havoc on a massive scale unless A B Cnecessary prevention measures are implemented. D Question 44: Like my grandfather, my dad enjoys reading newspapers, listen to the radio, and watching A B Ctelevision. D Question 45: Diamonds were one of my elder sister’s favourite songs when she was in secondary' school. A B C DMark 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: Drivers are required to wear their seat belts while driving.

A. Drivers may wear their seat belts while driving.B. Drivers must wear their seat belts while driving.C. Drivers shouldn’t wear their scat belts while driving.D. Drivers needn’t wear their seat belts while driving.

Question 47: Paul plays tennis better than I do.A. Paul doesn’t play tennis better than I do. B. I don't play tennis as well as Paul does.C. I play tennis better than Paul does. D. Paul plays tennis as well as I do.

Question 48: “I took part in a green campaign last summer,” said Ted.A. Ted said that I had taken part in a green campaign the previous summer.B. Ted said that he would take part in a green campaign last summer.C. Ted said that he had taken part in a green campaign the previous summer.D. Ted said that I had taken part in a green campaign last summer.

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: The demand for her novel is great. The publisher has decided to reprint it.

A. Not until she demands to reprint her novel will the publisher decide to make it great.B. Great as the demand for her novel is, the publisher has made a decision to reprint it. C. It is the publisher’s decision to reprint her novel that demands its greatness.D. Such is the demand for her novel that the publisher has decided to reprint it.

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Question 50: Katherine’s academic performance was excellent. She was awarded a scholarship to a leading university.

A. If Katherine’s academic performance had been excellent, she would have been awarded a scholarship to a leading university.B. If it hadn't been for Katherine’s excellent academic performance, she wouldn’t have been awarded ascholarship to a leading university.C. Without Katherine’s excellent academic performance, she would have been awarded a scholarship to a leading university.D. But for Katherine’s excellent academic performance, she wouldn't be awarded a scholarship to a leading university.

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ĐỀ THAM KHẢO 7Mark 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. books B. dreams C. fallsD. builds Question 2: A. climb B. mind C. pickD. lineMark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position ofprimary stress in each of the following questions.Question 3: A. correct B. final C. heavy D. normalQuestion 4: A. attractive B. average C. classical D. regularMark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.Question 5: The boy is really funny,_________?

A. isn’t he B. was he C. doesn’t he D. did heQuestion 6: You shouldn’t sit in_________sun for too long.

A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article)Question 7: There were lots of black clouds_________the sky just before the storm.

A. above B. at C. in D. onQuestion 8: One effective way to lose weight is to avoid_________between meals.

A. to eat B. eating C. eat D. eatenQuestion 9: If my father_________here now, he would help me fix my bicycle.

A. were B. is C. will be D. would beQuestion 10: I have made a lot of new friends since my family_________here.

A. move B. moved C. will move D. was movingQuestion 11: It’s really important to have a true friendship_________ it makes your life more meaningful.

A. although B. in spite of C. because D. because ofQuestion 12: I will come and see you_________.

A. when I was finishing my homework B. as soon as I have finished my homeworkC. until I finished my homework D. after I had finished my homework

Question 13: My lifelong dream is to live in a house_________ by a big garden full of flowers and trees.A. is surrounding B. surrounding C. is surrounded D. surrounded

Question 14: A_________party was prepared to welcome the honoured guests.

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A. special B. specialise C. specially D. specialisationQuestion 15: Jack_________his best suit to make a good impression on his future in-laws.

A. took on B. took off C. put on D. put offQuestion 16: Janice_________some useful suggestions for the class extra-curricular activities.

A. caused B. thought C. made D. caughtQuestion 17: Kevin enjoyed working with children so much that he decided to pursue a_________in teaching.

A. career B. task C. duty D. workQuestion 18: A reduction in the amount of paperwork has been proposed in an attempt to ease the_________ on busy teachers.

A. emphasis B. density C. power D. pressureQuestion 19: Having so many hobbies in common, Ted and Nick got on like a(n)_________on fire.

A. block B. house C. apartment D. bungalowMark the letter A, C 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 20: The fire brigade responded to the scene instantly upon receiving the emergency call.

A. suddenly B. immediately C. early D. steadilyQuestion 21: He is a naughty boy who likes teasing and playing tricks on his classmates.

A. mischievous B. guilty C. anxious D. adventurousMark 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 22: The students felt more confident to enter the competition thanks to the encouraging words from their teacher.

A. negative B. impressive C. progressive D. passiveQuestion 23: Lisa is now in two minds whether or not to take a gap year after leaving high school.

A. reluctant B. ignorant C. decisive D. intentionalMark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.Question 24: Ben is talking to a waiter in a restaurant.- Ben: “Can I have the menu, please?” - Waiter: “_________”

A. But I don’t like it. B. No, I’ll think it over.C. Here you are, sir. D. Enjoy your meal.

Question 25: Laura and Mitchell are talking about online learning.- Laura: “Online learning seems the best solution now.”- Mitchell: “_________. It helps students keep learning while schools are closed.”

A. I quite agree B. You must be kiddingC. I’m not so sure D. I don’t think that’s a good idea

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

Mobile phones: a benefit or social nuisance?Few people under 30 will be able to imagine a time before the existence of mobile phones. Neither will

they be (26)_________of the harmful effect that many people predicted text language would have on young people’s language skills.

Interestingly, linguists nowadays believe that expressing oneself clearly in texts is evidence of a good background in grammar and sentence structure. Mobile phones are credited with encouraging people to communicate more. They can also provide reassurance to people (27)_________are alone in dangerous situations. Some people use mobile phones as a kind of barrier to unwelcome social contact; texting can signal your unavailability to (28)_________people in the same way that wearing sunglasses and headphones does.

Some issues with mobile phones are still controversial. Talking loudly on the phone while on public transport is thought to be rude and (29)_________by many people in the UK. (30)_________, a significant minority of people still do it, despite the sighing and other obvious signs of disapproval from their fellow passengers.

(Adapted from “AdvancedExpert’’ by Jan Bell and Roger Gower)Question 26: A. anxious B. alert C. aware D. forgetfulQuestion 27: A. which B. when C. where D. whoQuestion 28: A. other B. another C. every D. oneQuestion 29: A. inconsiderate B. insignificant C. inflexible D. inattentive

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Question 30: A. Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. OtherwiseRead the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.

Our lives are full of cardboard. The packaging of certain things we buy, from food products to electrical goods, is made of cardboard. In the UK, over 8 million tons of the stuff is produced every year just for packaging. It makes the things we buy more expensive, too. On average, 16% of the money we spend on a product is for the packaging. And where does the packaging usually end up? In the bin, of course, but hopefully that’s the recycling bin not the rubbish bin!

Recycling cardboard is much more efficient than producing it in the first place. It takes 24% less energy and produces 50% less sulphur dioxide to recycle it. Recycled cardboard has some remarkable uses, too. Obviously, it ends up as packaging again, but it is also used as a building material. It isn’t as expensive as traditional materials and it is often more accessible. Some innovative and environmentally friendly designers are actually using it to make furniture and buildings.

One such person is Japanese architect Shigeru Ban, who designed wonderful emergency shelters made of cardboard tubes. The first people to use these were the survivors of the appalling earthquake in Kobe, Japan, in 1995. Since then, they have been used in other places around the world after terrible natural disasters. Perhaps Ban’s most outstanding design is his cardboard cathedral in Christchurch, New Zealand. His modem, eco-friendly cathedral for up to 700 people is a temporary replacement for the ancient cathedral that was damaged in the earthquake in February 2011.

(Adapted from “Achievers B1 ” by Helen Halliwell)Question 31: Which could be the best title of the passage?

A. Cardboard - A Traditional Building Material B. The Future of Packaging in the UKC. Japanese Modem Architecture D. A Building Material for the Future

Question 32: The phrase “the stuff’ in paragraph 1 refers to_________.A. food products B. cardboard C. packaging D. electrical goods

Question 33: The word “innovative” in paragraph 2 mostly means_________.A. using new ways of doing something B. travelling around the worldC. being friendly to the environment D. becoming interested in mending something

Question 34: According to the passage, recycled cardboard can be used for_________.A. packaging B. creating energyC. producing sulphur dioxide D. making rubbish bins

Question 35: Which of the following is TRUE about cardboard buildings as stated in the passage?A. They were constructed in Japan and New Zealand only.B. They can serve as permanent homes for people.C. They are shelters for people after natural disasters.D. They can house just a small number of people.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.

What was, just a few days ago, the object of eager speculation among British children has become a reality. Schools are shut. For an unspecified period, learning will take place at home, except for a minority of pupils who are deemed to be vulnerable, or whose parents are key workers. Closing schools was a necessary step that should have been taken sooner, as it was in other countries. Across the world, school is part of the rhythm of life - for parents and teachers as well as pupils. Because of coronavirus, an estimated 800 million children globally are now having their education interrupted.

Some may welcome this, at least at first. Nobody wants to catch Covid-19, or be responsible for spreading it. With British schooling in preparation for primary school SATs, GCSEs and A-levels, lessons can be more like drills than investigations. Some parents have already begun sharing plans (and jokes) about homeschooling. However, most parents will feel less well equipped to teach older children.

The social impact of being separated from peers also varies for different age groups. Almost all children, including some who find school difficult, benefit from the social experiences that it offers. But for teenagers, whose emotional development requires them to become more separate from their parents and carers, being forced back into the family nest carries particular stresses.

But economic inequality will be the biggest variable between the experiences of British children over the next few months. In any society, school is a leveller. When they are there, pupils share the same spaces, lessons, menus and teachers. At home, children of well-off parents invariably live in bigger houses, are more

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likely to have their own bedrooms, two parents rather than one to support them, and better access to technology as well as books and other learning resources, and food.

We must do our best over the coming months, and no one should begrudge those who are looking forward to lessons or weekday lunches with their children. But during this particular period, the government should do everything in its power to ensure that more vulnerable children and families do not lose out. When things get back to normal, anyone who have fallen behind must be helped to catch up.

(Adapted from www.theguardian.com)Question 36: Which is the most suitable title for the passage?

A. Life without School: Not a Level Playing FieldB. Homeschooling: You’ve Missed the BoatC. Life at School: No Pain No GainD. In Praise Of Homeschooling

Question 37: The word “deemed” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to_________.A. considered B. persuaded C. affected D. chosen

Question 38: According to paragraph 2, why does the idea of school closure seem appealing at first?A. Because lessons at school have become unnecessaryB. Because most students haven’t been well-prepared for the coming examsC. Because parents hope to have more time with their childrenD. Because people are unwilling to put their well-being at risk

Question 39: The word “them” in paragraph 3 refers to .A. teenagers B. experiencesC. carers D. stresses

Question 40: The word “invariably” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to_________.A. certainly B. changeably C. doubtfully D. variously

Question 41: According to the passage, which of the following would best facilitate homeschooling?A. Families’ wealth B. Teenagers’ separation from peersC. Teachers’ expertise D. Parents’ working experience

Question 42: Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage?A. British schools are considering closure on account of Covid-19.B. Children whose parents work in important industries are more vulnerable.C. In any particular school, children have equal access to learning resources.D. Modem parents believe they are in a good position to teach their offspring.

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: Tom and Jerry are one of my son’s favourite cartoons. A B C DQuestion 44: Doing regular exercise can keep you in shape, improve your health, and reducing stress. A B C DQuestion 45: TikTok, a very entertained application, has become popular with the young recently. A B C DMark the letter A, B, C, orD on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.Question 46: Jane is less sociable than her sister.

A. Jane’s sister is not as sociable as she is. B. Jane’s sister is less sociable than she is.C. Jane is more sociable than her sister. D. Jane is not as sociable as her sister.

Question 47: “I went out with my friends last night,” Tim said.A. Tim said that I would go out with his friends last night.B. Tim said that he went out with my friends the previous night.C. Tim said that he had gone out with his friends the previous night.D. Tim said that I had gone out with his friends last night.

Question 48: Perhaps we will be late for the meeting.A. We must get to the meeting on time. B. We should get to the meeting on time.C. We needn’t get to the meeting on time. D. We may not get to the meeting on 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: You can use my car. Make sure you bring it back by 7 p.m.

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B. You can’t use my car if you bring it back by 7 p.m.C. You can’t use my car in case you forget to bring it back by 7 p.m.D. You can use my car provided you bring it back by 7 p.m.

Question 50: The #Trashtag Challenge has had a great influence on people around the world. They have started to clean up their nearby polluted areas.

A. So influential is the #Trashtag Challenge that people around the world have started to clean up their nearby polluted areas.

B. Only if the #Trashtag Challenge greatly influenced people around the world would they start cleaning up their nearby polluted areas.

C. Not until people around the world had started cleaning up their nearby polluted areas did the #Trashtag Challenge greatly influence them.

D. But for the great influence of the #Trashtag Challenge, people around the world would have started cleaning their nearby polluted areas.

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ĐỀ THAM KHẢO 8Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 1 to 15.Question 1 (NB): Lady Gaga is an American singer, songwriter and actress, ______?

A. doesn't she B. hasn't she C. won't she D. isn't she Question 2 (TH): On our trip to Spain, we crossed ______ Atlantic Ocean.

A. x B. a C. the D. an Question 3 (TH): She likes reading books ______ the library.

A. on B. at C. in D. from Question 4 (TH): The government suggests ______ robots to access remote areas that are dangerous to the lives of militants.

A. to design B. designing C. design D. designed Question 5 (NB): If the bride's father ______ the car, she would be at the Church now.

A. has B. had C. will have D. would have Question 6 (TH): Since Helen ______ 10 years old, she has mastered Braille as well as the manual alphabet and even learned to use the typewriter.

A. was B. were C. will be D. has been Question 7 (TH): People should stop smoking ______ it is extremely detrimental to health.

A. although B. despite C. because of D. because Question 8 (TH): She will take management training course ______.

A. as soon as the epidemic was controlled B. when the epidemic had been controlled C. until the epidemic will be controlled D. right after the epidemic has been controlled

Question 9 (TH): You can't expect ______ a foreign language in a few months. A. learn B. learning C. to learn D. to learning

Question 10 (TH): Good students aren't ______ intelligent students. A. necessity B. unnecessary C. necessary D. necessarily

Question 11 (VD): He ______ some excuse about his daughter being sick. A. broke in B. made up C. run across D. took after

Question 12 (VD): The US president Barack Obama ______ an official visit to Vietnam in May 2016, which is of great significance to the comprehensive bilateral partnership.

A. delivered B. paid C. offered D. gave Question 13 (TH): The ______ of toothpaste are located in the health and beauty section of the supermarket.

A. pints B. tubes C. quarts D. sticks

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Question 14 (TH): There is no longer the ______ use of animals to test products. Only some are used. A. expansive B. intensive C. extensive D. tentative

Question 15 (VDC): Alex dreams of going on tour – he's just waiting for his big ______ to get his foot in the door of the music industry.

A. break B. cheese C. cake D. deal Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 16 to 20.Dressing up in costumes and trick-or-treating are popular Halloween activities, but few probably (16) ______ these lighthearted fall traditions with their origins in Samhain, a three-day ancient Celtic pagan festival.For the Celts, who lived during the Iron Age in what is now Ireland, Scotland, the U.K. and (17) ______ parts of Northern Europe, Samhain (meaning literally, in modern Irish, “summer's end”) marked the end of summer and kicked off the Celtic new year. Ushering in a new year signaled a time of both death and rebirth, something that was doubly symbolic because it (18) ______ with the end of a bountiful harvest season and the beginning of a cold and dark winter season that would present plenty of challenges.Eventually, Halloween became more popular in secular culture than All Saints' Day. The pagan-turned- Christian practices of dressing up in costumes, playing pranks and handing out offerings have evolved into popular traditions even for those (19) ______ may not believe in otherworldly spirits or saints. (20) ______, whether Halloween celebrants know it or not, they’re following the legacy of the ancient Celts who, with the festival of Samhain, celebrated the inevitability of death and rebirth.Question 16 (VD): A. separate B. estimate C. associate D. celebrate Question 17 (TH): A. each B. every C. another D. other Question 18 (TH): A. coincided B. originated C. compared D. occurred Question 19 (TH): A. which B. whom C. who D. what Question 20 (TH): A. Moreover B. However C. Instead D. Therefore Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges from 21 to 22.Question 21 (TH): Mary is talking to her professor in his office.- Mary: “Can you tell me how to find material for my science report, professor?”- Professor: “__________”

A. Try your best, Mary. B. You mean the podcasts from other students? C. You can borrow books from the library. D. I like it that you understand.

Question 22 (TH): – Tom: “Who's going to win the contest?” – Jerry: “______________.” A. There's nothing you don't know about beauty B. Your guess is as good as mine C. It might be a good idea to bet D. I've set my heart on winning it

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 from 23 to 24.Question 23 (TH): The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time job.

A. employ B. help C. make D. allow Question 24 (TH): She was brought up in a well-off family. She can't understand the problems we are facing.

A. wealthy B. kind C. broke D. comfortable Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions from 25 to 27.Question 25 (TH): Facebook allow you to send messages and post status updates to keep in touch with friends and family.

A. and B. to keep C. allow D. status updates Question 26 (TH): Many places of history, scientific, cultural, or scenic importance have been designated national monuments.

A. history B. cultural C. have D. been designated Question 27 (TH): Just as the performance ended, all the concertgoers raised to their feet and applauded.

A. raised B. Just as C. their feet D. ended 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 from 28 to 30.Question 28 (TH): Helen's boss earns more money than she does.

A. Helen doesn't earn as much money as her boss. B. Helen's boss earns as much as she does. C. Helen earns more money than her boss. D. Helen's boss earns less money than she does.

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Question 29 (TH): Cindy said that “I haven't seen John since last month.” A. Cindy said she wasn't seen John since the previous month. B. Cindy said she hadn't seen John since the previous month. C. Cindy said she hasn't seen John since last month. D. Cindy said I hadn't seen John since the previous month.

Question 30 (VD): John is not here, perhaps he is ill. A. Because of his illness, John shouldn't have been here. B. John might be ill, so he is not here. C. John must be ill, so he is not here. D. John needn't be here because he is ill.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions from 31 to 32.Question 31 (NB): A. effort B. actor C. perform D. area Question 32 (NB): A. disappear B. recommend C. entertain D. fortunate Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each of sentences in the following questions from 33 to 34.Question 33 (VDC): You can go out with your friends. Make sure you finish your homework by 5 p.m.

A. As long as you finish your homework by 5 p.m., you can go out with your friends. B. You cannot go out with your friends provided you finish your homework by 5 p.m. C. You can't go out with your friends in case you cannot finish your homework by 5 p.m. D. Unless you finish your homework by 5 p.m., you can go out with your friends.

Question 34 (VDC): He has great intelligence. He can solve all the problems very quickly. A. So intelligent a student is he that he can solve all the problems very quickly. B. An intelligent student is he that he can solve all the problems very quickly. C. So intelligent is he that he can solve all the problems very quickly. D. He is very intelligent that he can solve all the problems very quickly.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 39.As customers choose brands based on how they make them feel, rather than their actual products or services, there is an intrinsic advantage to those organizations who use designed experiences as a weapon to cut through the most competitive of markets. Those that don't, operate in what we call the “experience gap”, the space between them and their customer's expectation of them. Make no mistake, in our high paced and digitally connected economies, the experience gap is driving markets, fast.For example, take Instagram and Twitter. These brands filled the demand for a whole new human experience that did not exist before the evolution of digital technologies enabled that. They were pioneers, and there were no established players to unseat. But we are also seeing a similar dynamic in existing industries. New entrants are coming in and taking the space, also using whole new experiences, purely because the incumbents left the door open.Closer to home, this can be seen with Australian neobanks who are giving customers a better experience than the incumbents. Robert Bell is the CEO at neobank 86400. He says banking has already become quite complicated and he wanted to make a change. His neobank is working to solve customers’ problems more holistically. Bell said, “It's significantly harder work and takes more time to become a bank, but having done that we can have a much better relationship with our customers and we can offer them a lot more products and services.”Think about that for a moment. Do you notice how better experiences, leads to better relationships, which is then the stepping stone for more offerings? Many brands still jump straight to modified offerings, without gaining that customer connection and the necessary foundation of trust first.

(Source: https://which-50.com/)Question 35 (VD): What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. The importance of experience to competitive advantage. B. Businesses are unwilling to disrupt themselves. C. A far-reaching cultural transformation. D. Knowledge drives behavior, loyalty, satisfaction.

Question 36 (TH): The word “them” in paragraph 1 refers to _______. A. brands B. economies C. customers D. markets

Question 37 (TH): According to paragraph 2, what is true about Instagram and Twitter in the stated instance? A. They are the one and only companies providing such revolutionary services. B. Prior to their advent, there were already several competitors in the field.

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C. They were the trailblazers for the experience-oriented marketing strategy. D. Their reputation famously preceded even the 4th Industrial Revolution.

Question 38 (TH): According to paragraph 3, what is the attitude of Robert Bell towards the customers? A. He views them as the golden goose for his business. B. He displays worship in its purest form towards them. C. He sees them as modern slaves to consumerism. D. He maintains a healthy relationship of give and take.

Question 39 (TH): What does the phrase “stepping stone” in paragraph 4 mean? A. An important clue to understanding something that is challenging or puzzling. B. An asset or possession prized as being the best of a group of similar things. C. A person who travels without settling down for any significant period of time D. An action or event that helps one to make progress towards a specified goal.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions from 40 to 41.Question 40 (NB): A. jumps B. arrives C. follows D. rains Question 41 (NB): A. effect B. enter C. restore D. engage

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 42 to 48.Nepal has made important progress over the past few years to promote equality, but the country still has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world. 41% of Nepalese girls are married before the age of 18.Poverty is both a cause and consequence of child marriage in Nepal. Girls from the wealthiest families marry 2 years later than those from the poorest, who are seen as an economic burden, and who drop out of school and earn little money.Food insecurity plays an important role too. Nepalese families that do not have enough food to eat are more likely to marry their daughters at a young age to decrease the financial burden. One study shows that 91% of people who had secure access to food married over the age of 19.Dowry is also a common practice in many communities. Parents marry their daughters as soon as possible because the money they have to pay for the groom's family is higher if their daughter is older. Since 2010, the legal age of marriage is 20 for both men and women, or 18 with parental consent, according to the Nepalese Country Code.The law states that punishment for child marriage is imprisonment for up to three years and a fine of up to 10,000 rupees (£102). But reports suggest that this law is rarely applied. There has been quite a lot of progress in Nepal over the past 3 years with a clear government commitment to ending child marriage and civil society cooperation. The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare is currently developing Nepal's first national strategy on child marriage in collaboration with UNICEF Nepal and Girls Not Brides Nepal. However, the post-earthquake and post-fuel crisis environment has meant progress is slow and the national strategy has been delayed.

(Adapted from http://www.girlsnotbrides.org/)Question 42 (VD): Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?

A. Nepal Government in an attempt to reduce social inequality. B. Child marriage - A completely tractable problem in Nepal. C. Nepal's strategies to child protection programming. D. One type of child abuse in Nepal: Child Marriage.

Question 43 (TH): According to paragraph 2, in Nepal, girls from needy families _______. A. play an important role in bolstering their household finances B. can get married two years later than those are from poor families C. are forced to drop out of school because their parents have no money D. have to get married earlier than those are from affluent families

Question 44 (TH): The word “those” in paragraph 2 refers to _______. A. girls B. years C. rates D. families

Question 45 (TH): The word “burden” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______. A. potency B. load C. cargo D. issue

Question 46 (TH): The word “imprisonment” in the last paragraph could be best replaced by _______. A. salvation B. custody C. detention D. emblem

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Question 47 (VD): According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? A. Parents who marry their children before the allowed age normally pay a fine. B. The age of marriage in Nepal depends on the money the families have. C. According to the law, if people have their parents' permission, they are allowed to marry at 18. D. Nepalese families have a tendency to marry their daughters at a young age.

Question 48 (VDC): It can be inferred from the passage _______. A. Nepal had the highest overall prevalence of child marriage in the world B. The recent earthquake was negative for the eradication of child marriage C. Families want to marry their daughters soon to earn money D. The government is not doing much to put an end to child marriage

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 from 49 to 50.Question 49 (TH): Thousands are going starving because of the failure of this year's harvest.

A. rich B. hungry C. poor D. full Question 50 (VDC): Tom was too wet behind the ears to be in charge of such a difficult task.

A. full of sincerity B. without money C. lack of responsibility D. full of experience

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ĐỀ THAM KHẢO 9Mark 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 01 to 02.Question 01: The washing machine I have just bought is very simple to use.

A. difficult B. boring C. interesting D. easyQuestion 02: I told you clearly and definitely not to write your answer in pencil, Tom!

A. considerably B. specifically C. altogether D. thoroughlyMark 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 03 to 04.Question 03: A. supply B. equal C. maintain D. precedeQuestion 04: A. countryman B. habitat C. decision D. penaltyMark 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 from 05 to 06.Question 05: A. dry B. supply C. every D. styleQuestion 06: A. increased B. issolved C. played D. blamedMark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 07 to 21.Question 07: The moon goes round the earth, __________?

A. isn’t it B. did it C. doesn't it D. does itQuestion 08: Would you like__________ apple?

A. a B. an C. a (no article) D. theQuestion 09: All houses within 100 metres of the sea are__________ risk of flooding.

A. in B. on C. by D. atQuestion 10: John suggested__________ the advanced English course in Vietnam.

A. to attendingB. to attend C. attending D. to be attendedQuestion 11: I__________ the dress if it were in the sale.

A. will buy B. would buy C. bought D. buyQuestion 12: Since quarantine, everyone__________ at home.

A. stays B. have stayed C. stayed D. has stayed

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Question 13: __________ the bad condition of the house, they enjoyed living there.A. Although B. Because C. Because of D. In spite of

Question 14: I’ll phone you__________.A. as soon as I get back from work B. until I will get back from workC. while I was getting back from work D. after I had got back from work

Question 15: Seattle, __________, is a beautiful city.A. is famous for its seafood B. famous for its seafoodC. famous seafood D. having been famous for its seafood

Question 16: Many people have objected to the use of animals in__________ experiments.A. scientifically B. science C. scientist D. scientific

Question 17: If you want to be healthy, you should__________ your bad habits in your lifestyles.A. get over B. give up C. call off D. break down

Question 18: If you__________ an important decision, you will think carefully.A. work B. expect C. make D. do

Question 19: I tried to talk to her, but she was as high as a__________.A. kite B. wall C. sky D. house

Question 20: A__________ is an official document that you receive when you have completed a course of study or training.

A. certificate B. subject C. grade D. vocationQuestion 21: You'll need a strong survival_________ to do well in this company. The office politics are terrible!

A. bone B. obstacle C. edge D. instinctMark 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 22 to 23.Question 22: The loss of his journals had caused him even more sorrow than his retirement from the military six years earlier.

A. grief B. comfort C. sympathy D. joyQuestion 23: As a newspaper reporter, she always wanted to get information at first hand.

A. indirectly B. easily C. slowly D. directly

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 24 to 30.

What is “extreme” weather? Why are people talking about it these days? “Extreme” weather is an unusual weather event such as rainfall, a drought or a heat wave in the wrong place or at the wrong time. In theory, they are very rare. But these days, our TV screens are constantly showing such extreme weather events. Take just three news stories from 2010: 28 centimetres of rain fell on Rio de Janeiro in 24 hours, Nashville, USA, had 33 centimetres of rain in two days and there was record rainfall in Pakistan.

The effects of this kind of rainfall are dramatic and lethal. In Rio de Janeiro, landslides followed, burying hundreds of people. In Pakistan, the floods affected 20 million people. Meanwhile, other parts of the world suffer devastating droughts. Australia, Russia and East Africa have been hit in the last ten years. And then there are unexpected heat waves, such as in 2003 in Europe. That summer, 35,000 deaths were said to be heat-related.

So, what is happening to our weather? Are these extreme events part of a natural cycle? Or are they caused by human activity and its effects on the Earth‘s climate? Peter Miller says it‘s probably a mixture of both of these things. On the one hand, the most important influences on weather events are natural cycles in the climate. Two of the most famous weather cycles, El Niño and La Niña, originate in the Pacific Ocean. The heat from the warm ocean rises high into the atmosphere and affects weather all around the world. On the other hand, the temperature of the Earth‘s oceans is slowly but steadily going up. And this is a result of human activity. We are producing greenhouse gases that trap heat in the Earth‘s atmosphere. This heat warms up the atmosphere, land and oceans. Warmer oceans produce more water vapour – think of heating a pan of water in your kitchen. Turn up the heat, it produces steam more quickly. Satellite data tells us that the water vapour in the atmosphere has gone up by four percent in 25 years. This warm, wet air turns into the rain, storms, hurricanes and typhoons that we are increasingly experiencing. Climate scientist, Michael Oppenheimer, says that we need to face the reality of climate change. And we also need to act now to save lives and money in the future.

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Question 24: What caused thousands of deaths in 2003?A. floods after a bad summer B. large-scale landslidesC. a period of hot weather D. a long spell of heavy rain

Question 25: Satellites are used to__________.A. prevent climate from changing quicklyB. change the direction of severe stormsC. measure changes in atmospheric water vapourD. trap greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

Question 26: It is stated in the passage that extreme weather is__________.A. killing more people than ever before B. not a natural occurrenceC. difficult for scientists to understand D. becoming more common

Question 27: Extreme weather can be caused by__________.A. very hot summers B. water vapour in the atmosphereC. satellites above the Earth D. water pans in your kitchen

Question 28: The word “lethal” in the second paragraph probably means__________.A. far-reaching B. long-lastingC. causing deaths D. happening soon

Question 29: According to the passage, extreme weather is a problem because__________.A. it only affects crowded places B. it’s often very destructiveC. we can never predict it D. its causes are completely unknown

Question 30: The word “that” in the third paragraph refers to__________.A. Earth’s oceans B. human activityC. Earth‘s atmosphere D. greenhouse gases

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 questions31 to 32.Question 31: His flight was delayed. He couldn’t be here on time.

A. He would have been here in time if his flight had not been delayed.B. He would have been here in time up provided his flight weren’t delayed.C. He would have been here in time unless his flight had been delayed.D. He would be here in time but for his flight hadn’t been delayed.

Question 32: The plane took off. Paul realized that he was on the wrong flight.A. Not until the plane took off did Paul realize that he was on the wrong flight.B. Only after the plane had taken off Paul realize that he was on the wrong flight.C. It was not until the plane had taken off that Paul realize that he was on the wrong flight.D. No sooner had the plane taken off than Paul realize that he was on the wrong flight.

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 33: N e i t h e r Daisy nor Thomas are glad t o d o that insecure project

A. are B. to do C. Neither D. insecureQuestion 34: The Concord could fly across the Atlantic without refueling and carrying 11 tons of freight.

A. the B. refueling C. could D. carryingQuestion 30: My son says his new English teacher is modest, generosity and sociable.

A. generosity B. sociable C. says D. modestMark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges 36 to37.Question 36: Betty is phoning Jim.

- Betty: “____________” - Jim: “I'm at Tom's house, but I'm not having a good time.”A. Aren’t you working by yourself, Jim? B. Hi, Jim. Where are you?C. Where shall we meet, Jim? D. Are you having a party, Jim?

Question 37: Susan invited Trang to visit her house.- Trang: “Thank you very much for inviting me to your house." - Susan: "__________________"A. Take a seat. B. It’s my pleasure. C. The food is ready. D. Not now.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 38 to 42.

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Engineers have been dreaming of an underwater link between Britain and France since 1802. Finally, in 1994 the Channel Tunnel (nickname “the Chunnel” by the English) was (38)_________ opened. This fifteen million dollar project took seven years to complete. It is 50km long and built 45 metres under the seabed. The trains (39)_________ go through the Chunnel can travel at up to 300km/h due to the improved electrical system.

The (40)_________ from London to Paris via the Chunnel takes just three hours. It is also handy for drivers since they can load their cars onto the trains. They don’t need to book in advance, as trains depart (41)_________ few minutes. (42)_________, while on the train, there isn’t much to do and many criticise the Chunnel for this.Question 38: A. official B. officially C. office D. officerQuestion 39: A. whom B. which C. who D. whoseQuestion 40: A. tour B. holiday C. excursion D. journeyQuestion 41: A. other B. another C. one D. everyQuestion 42: A. Instead B. Rather C. However D. OtherwiseMark 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 43: As we use more fossil fuel, we pollute the environment more.

A. We use more fossil fuel so that we pollute the environment.B. We use as much fossil fuel as we pollute the environment.C. The more fossil fuel we use, the more we pollute the environment.D. We use the most fossil fuel and pollute the environment the most.

Question 44: The police officer said to us: “where are you going?”A. The police officer asked us where we were going.B. The police officer wanted to know us where we were going.C. The police officer commanded us where to go.D. The police officer offered us to go.

Question 45: It isn’t obligatory to submit my assignment today.A. I needn't submit my assignment today. B. I need submit my assignment today.C. My assignment must have been submitted today. D. My assignment may be submitted by today.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 46 to 50.

ROUTINESThink about your daily life. Do you follow the same road to work every day? Do you sit in the same

place in class? When you get dressed, do you always put the same leg or arm in first? You probably do, because we all have routines in our lives.

Routines save time and energy because you do them without thinking, that’s why they are so important in the morning when your brain isn’t active. Here’s Jo talking about her morning routine.

“Oh yes, I always do exactly the same things. I wake up at seven o’clock every morning, but I don’t get up till quarter past seven. I switch on the radio and listen to the news. Then I go to the loo and I brush my teeth. I have a shower and dry my hair. Then I choose my clothes and I get dressed. I don’t eat anything for breakfast. I just have a cup of coffee. Then I go to work. Yes, it’s always the same.”

Routines are very useful, but they also make you uncreative. So sometimes it’s a good idea to break your routines. Get out of bed on the opposite side. Listen to a different radio station. Take a different routine to work. Eat something different for breakfast. Change your routine. You never know, it could change your life.Question 46: This passage is mainly concerned with___________.

A. our daily work B. changes in our livesC. our usual ways of doing things D. Jo's timetable

Question 47: Which of the sentences is TRUE?A. Our lives could be changed if we change our routines. B. We shouldn't break our routines.C. People who have routines are unable to think. D. Routines make our brain creative.

Question 48: According to the passage, routines are useful because___________.A. they save time and energy B. we all have them in our livesC. we can do them in the morning D. they make a habit of never thinking

Question 49: The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to___________.A. thinkings B. routines C. lives D. time and energy

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Question 50: The word 'loo' in paragraph 3 can best be replaced with___________.A. toilet B. sink C. bedroom D. balcony

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ĐÁP ÁN01. D 02. D 03. B 04. C 05. C 06. A 07. C 08. B 09. D 10. C11. B 12. D 13. D 14. A 15. B 16. D 17. B 18. C 19. A 20. A21. D 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. B 30. D31. A 32. A 33. A 34. D 35. A 36. B 37. B 38. B 39. B 40. D41. A 42. C 43. C 44. A 45. A 46. C 47. A 48. A 49. B 50. A

ĐỀ THAM KHẢO 10Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.Question 01. A. helps B. cleans C. plays D. runsQuestion 02. A. dream B. mean C. peace D. headMark 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. prefer B. repair C. borrow D. allowQuestion 04. A. comfortable B. excellent C. attractive D. confidentMark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.Question 05. You are thirsty, __________?

A. don't you B. aren't you C. are you D. are not youQuestion 06. This is__________ first time I have ever eaten this food. A. a B. the C. an D. no articleQuestion 07. Don't you think you should apply for the job__________ writing?

A. with B. for C. at D. inQuestion 08. We all enjoy__________ English.

A. learn B. to learn C. learning D. learnedQuestion 09. If my husband__________ here now, He would help me to look after my sons

A. were B. is C. will be D. would be Question 10. She has not written to me since we__________ last time.

A. met B. to meet C. will meet D. was meeting Question 11. She didn’t walk home by herself__________ she knew that it was dangerous.

A. because of B. because C. despite D. althoughQuestion 12. He will take the dog out for a walk__________.

A. as soon as he finishes B. when I was finishing dinnerC. until I finished dinner D. shall have finished

Question 13. My favourite hobby is watching the work__________ by ShakeSpeare in the 20 century.A. written B. is writing C. writes D. is written

Question 14. A new policy with regard to our country’s__________ development has been adopted.A. industrialize B. industrially C. industry D. industrial

Question 15. Children may be punished for not__________ their toys after playing. A. giving away B. putting away C. putting off D. giving offQuestion 16. You'd better__________ a commitment to being a volunteer on a regular basis.

A. promise B. do C. make D. pullQuestion 17. The__________ for this position starts at thirty thousand euros per year.

A. wage B. pension C. salary D. incomeQuestion 18. If you__________ too much on study, you will get tired and stressed.

A. concentrate B. develop C. organize D. complainQuestion 19. Since he started his own business he has been making money hand over__________.

A. fist B. heel C. head D. palm

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSES T in meaning to the underlined word (s) in each of the following questions.Question 20. One of the biggest issues that many victims of negligent behavior encounter is difficulty in determining whether or not an action had happened foreseeably.

A. predictably B. computablyC. unpredictably D. ascertainablyQuestion 21. We can use either verbal or non – verbal forms of communication. A. using gesture B. using speech C. using verbs D. using facial expressionsMark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.Question 22. After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released. A. benevolent B. innovative C. naive D. guiltyQuestion 23: She was like a cat on hot bricks before her driving test.

A. nervous B. comfortable C. depressed D. relaxing

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.Question 24. Tom is in Ho Chi Minh city and asks a passer-by the way to the railway station.

- Tom: “Can you show me the way to the railway station, please?” - Passer-by: “_____________” A. No way. B. Just round the comer over there.C. Look it up in a dictionary! D. There’s no traffic near here.

Question 25. Two students are discussing their previous English class. - Student 1: “I think the teacher should give us more exercises.” - Student 2: “_____________”A. Yes, let’s B. That’s rubbish C. Ok D. That’s what I was thinking

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

Many parents believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when they are slightly more than toddlers. This is fine if the child shows a real (26)__________ but forcing a child could be counter-productive if she isn’t ready. Wise parents will have a relaxed attitude and take the lead from their child. What they should provide is a selection of stimulating toys, books and (27)__________ activities. Nowadays there is plenty of good material available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use about the house will also encourage them to read.

Of course, books are no longer the only source of stories and information. There is also a huge range of videos, (28)__________ can reinforce and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are (29)__________ valuable in helping to increase vocabulary and concentration. Television gets a bad review as far as children are concerned, mainly because too many spend too much time watching programs not intended for their age group. Too many television programs induce an incurious, uncritical attitude that is going to make learning much more difficult. (30)__________, discriminating viewing of programs designed for young children can be useful. Just as adults enjoy reading a book after seeing it serialised on telvision, so children will pounce on books which feature their favourite television characters, and videos can add a new dimension to a story known from a book.Question 26. A. appearance B. hobby C. content D. interestQuestion 27. A. other B. every C. one D. anotherQuestion 28. A. who B. why C. when D. whichQuestion 29. A. properly B. worthily C. equally D. perfectlyQuestion 30. A. Therefore B. Besides C. However D. Moreover

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

Read about some alternative schools of thought…One school in Hampshire, UK, offers 24-hour teaching. The children can decide when or if they come

to school. The school is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., for 364 days a year and provides online teaching throughout the night. The idea is that pupils don't have to come to school and they can decide when they want to study. Cheryl Heron, the head teacher, said "Some students learn better at night. Some students learn better in the morning." Cheryl believes that if children are bored, they will not come to school. "Why must teaching only be conducted in a classroom? You can teach a child without him ever coming to school."

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Steiner schools encourage creativity and free thinking so children can study art, music and gardening as well as science and history. They don't have to learn to read and write at an early age. At some Steiner schools the teachers can't use textbooks. They talk to the children, who learn by listening. Every morning the children have to go to special music and movement classes called "eurhythmy", which help them learn to concentrate. Very young children learn foreign languages through music and song. Another difference from traditional schools is that at Steiner schools you don't have to do any tests or exams.

A child learning music with the Suzuki method has to start as young as possible. Even two-year-old children can learn to play difficult pieces of classical music, often on the violin. They do this by watching and listening. They learn by copying, just like they learn their mother tongue. The child has to join in, but doesn't have to get it right. "They soon learn that they mustn't stop every time they make a mistake. They just carry on," said one Suzuki trainer. The children have to practice for hours every day and they give performances once a week, so they learn quickly. "The parents must be involved too," said the trainer, "or it just doesn't work."

(Source: Adapted from Speak out) Question 31. Which of the following is the most suitable title for the paragraph?

A. Learn by listening B. Are traditional ways of learning the best? C. Traditional ways of teaching D. 24-hour teaching

Question 32. Students learning music with Suzuki method__________.A. stop when they make mistakes B. must learn difficult musicC. start at an early age D. like to learn their mother tongue

Question 33. The word "involved" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to__________.A. encouraged B. engaged C. accepted D. rejected

Question 34. The word "this" in paragraph 3 refers to__________.A. starting as young as possible B. the violinC. playing difficult pieces of music D. learning their mother tongue

Question 35. Which of the following is TRUE about Steiner schools?A. They are different from traditional schools. B. Students must concentrate on music.C. Students have to do exams and tests. D. Young children are not taught foreign languages.

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.

Marriage nowadays is a choice people make on their own, but this has not always been the case in society. Thousands of years ago, the average lifespan was shorter than it is today. A man usually lived until he was about 40 years old, while women died even sooner because of childbirth. There were many wars and illnesses, and people had to protect themselves by having more children while they were still young. The parents lived through their children.

Marriage was not so much a romantic love story but a business transaction, or deal. Most marriages were arranged between parents while their children were still very young. It was the custom that the fathers made the decision on whom their children were going to marry. The mothers had little say in it since they rarely made any decisions outside the household. The fathers would meet to arrange the wedding date and the money given for the bride on her wedding date. The more money and land a girl had, the more chances she had to marry well. Therefore, it was important that her father choose the bridegroom very well. Usually, it was someone who came from a good family or who was rich too. It was very unlikely that people married outside their social class. A few well-off and rich merchants got to marry poorer noblewomen and became King’s business advisors. In a way, poor peasants had an easier choice as it was less important whom they married.

The practice of arranged marriage is still common in some countries in the Middle East, such as India or Pakistan. Here, social classes are still strongly divided and very well-kept. Often, however, arranged marriages are a sign that people do not want to let go of the past, which gives them comfort and security in an ever-changing world.

(Adapted from Longman Essence Reading, Vol. 2)Question 36. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. Marriage as a business transaction today. B. Mothers' roles in their children's marriage.C. Marriage practices in modern society. D. The practice of arranged marriage.

Question 37. The word "it" in paragraph 1 refers to__________.A. marriage B. a choice C. society D. the average lifespan

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A. wars B. illnesses C. childbirth D. marriageQuestion 39. According to paragraph 2, richer girls were more likely to__________.

A. marry well B. succeed in business C. marry peasants D. become noblewomenQuestion 40. The author mentions all of the following in the passage EXCEPT__________.

A. People tended to marry outside their social classB. Men made almost all decisions inside the familyC. Marriage used to be a deal between two familiesD. The wedding date was decided by the fathers

Question 41. The word "bridegroom" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to__________.A. bridesmaid B. bride C. daughter-in-law D. son-in-law

Question 42. The phrase "let go of " in paragraph 3 mostly means__________.A. give up B. turn off C. save up D. give in

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. Each of the nurses report to the operating room when his or her name is called.

A. her name  B. of the  C. called D. report Question 44. The Indians of the southwestern United States are famous for their beautiful art work, especially handmade jewelry cast from silver, carved from stones, or decorations with beads and feathers.

A. decorations B. art work C. are D. especiallyQuestion 45. The article infered that the pilot was responsible for the accident.

A. The article B. inferred C. the accidentD. responsible forMark 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. I can’t cook as well as my mother does.

A. My mother can’t cook better than I can.B. I can cook as well as my mother can.C. My mother can cook better than I do.D. I can cook better than my mother can.

Question 47. “You will have a test tomorrow” said the teacher.A. The teacher said that we would have a test tomorrow.B. The teacher said that we will have a test tomorrow.C. The teacher said that we would have a test the following day.D. The teacher said that we had a test the next day.

Question 48. There was no need for you to have left the house in such weather.A. You didn't need to leave the house in such weather.B. You didn't have to leave the house in such weather.C. You needn't have left the house in such weather.D. You needn't leave the house in such weather

Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which best combines each pair of sentence.Question 49. I didn't listen to him. I didn't succeed.

A. If I listened to him, I would have succeeded. B. If I had listened to him, I would succeed.C. If I had listened to him, I would have succeeded. D. If I listened to him, I would succeed.

Question 50. She tried very hard to pass the driving test. She could hardly pass it.A. Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn't pass it.B. She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorilyC. Although she didn't try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it.D. Hard as she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test

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