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( Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề)
Mã đề: 357

ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU ( TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80)
Make the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 1: _________ committed the crime is unknown.
A. He B. Whether he C. What he D. If he
Question 2 : It is the vital that Alice __________ Tom of the meeting tomorrow.
A. remind B. reminds C. will remind D. must remind
Question 3: _“This letter is in French, and I don’t speak a word of French. Could you help me?”
_ “ Sure, I _________ translate it for you.”
A. will be going to B. am going to C. am about to D. will
Question 4: _“ Stop laughing!” _ “ I can’t _______”
A. help it B. resist C. hold myself D. do anything against it
Question 5: _“ What are you going to buy in this store?”
_ “ Nothing , _________ want is too much expensive”
A. That I B. What I C. That what I D. What do I
Question 6: _________ you visit him, give him my best wishes.
A. Could B. Would C. Should D. Might
Question 7: Jane is fortunate ________ a scholarship yesterday.
A. being given B. to have been given C. to have given D. having given
Question 8: “ Let me do that for you” _ “ _________”
A. Don’t worry yourself B. Please don’t bother
C. It’s not for you D. Make yourself at home
Question 9: ________ from Bill, all the students said they would go.

A. Except B. Only C. Apart D. Separate
Question 10: Workers who do not obey the safety regulations will be ________ immediately.
A. refused B. rejected C. disapproved D. dismissed
Question 11:The boy fell into the river and was___________ along by the fast current.
A. caught B. swept C. thrown D. bothering
Question 12:It’s good idea to see your doctor regularly for_________ .
A. a revision B. a control C. an investigation D. a check_ up
Question 13: “ Could you put me _______ Mr. Rogers, please?”
A. to B. with C. through to D. in connection with
Question 14: She wondered ________ her father looked like now, after so many years away.
A. how B. whose C. that D. what
Question 15: She is traveling to work by train today because her car is being _______ .
A. stopped B. broken C. serviced D. rented
Question 16: _“ Don’t sit there, that’s my seat!” _ “__________ !”
A. Sorry B. Excuse C. Forgive D. It’s my fault
Question 17: Don’t call me between 8 and 10 tomorrow morning. I’ll _________ a meeting then.
A. attend B. have attended C. be attending D. be attended
Question 18: Submit to me, ________ you’ll live .
A. or B. and C. but D. so
Question 19: We don’t know who wrote the letter. It’s ________ .
A. nameless B. anonymous C. empty D. blank
Question 20:_ “ I’m afraid I’ve broken your umbrella” _ “ ___________” .
A. Don’t mention it B. Not at all C. It’s the same D. Don’t worry about it
Question 21: Every man, woman and child in this line ________ to sign the forms in order to complete the
registration process.
A. requires B. require C. is required D. are required
Question 22: Those who ________ for the Revolution are highly respected.
A. fed B. dead C. bled D. fled
Question 23: She’s got a _________ now because she went out in the rain last night.
A. disease B. temperature C. tuberculosis D. symptom.

Question 24:.John was praised for his bravery,________ his colleagues were criticized for their cowardice.
A. though B. whereas C. however D. therefore
Question 25: The Vietnamese workers usually have three ________ days off on Tet holidays.
A. productive B. consecutive C. executive D. accusative
Question 26: I love this painting of an old man. He has such a beautiful ________ smile.
A. childhood B. childish C. childless D. childlike
Question 27: I’m sorry I opened your handbag, but I _________ it for mine.
A. mistook B. confused C. recognized D. imagined
Question 28: The witness to the murder asked not ________ in the paper. She wanted her name kept secret.
A. to identify B. identifying C. to be identified D. being identified
Question 29: __________ caused certain diseases such as malaria was not known until the early 20
th
century.
A. That mosquitoes B. Mosquitoes C. Since mosquitoes D. Mosquitoes which
Question 30: As far as I’m ________ , it’s quite all right for you to leave early.
A. concerned B. regarded C. consulted D. bothered

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 40
The advent of the Internet may be one of the most important technological developments in recent years.
Never before have so many people had access to so many different sources of information. For all of the
Internet’s advantages, however, people are currently becoming aware of some of its drawbacks and are
looking for creative solutions. Among the current problems, which include a general lack of reliability and
numerous security concerns, the most crucial is speed.
First of all, the Internet has grown very quickly. In 1990, only a few academics had ever heard of the
Internet. In 1996, over 50 million people used it. Every year, the number of people with access to the Internet
doubles. The rapid growth has been a problem. The computer systems which run the Internet have not been
able to keep up with the demand. Also, sometimes a request for information must pass through many routing
computers before the information can be obtained. A request for information made in Paris might have to go
through computers in New York, Los Angeles and Tokyo in order to obtain the required information.

Consequently, service is often slow and unpredictable. Service also tends to be worse when the Internet is
busiest – during the business day of the Western Hemisphere- which is also when companies need its service
the most.
Some people are trying to harness the power of networked computers in such a way to avoid this
problem. In 1995, a group of American universities banded together to form what has come to be known as
Internet II. Internet II is a smaller, more specialized, fewer users are allowed access. Consequently, the time
required to receive information has decreased.
Businesses are beginning to explore a possible analogue to the Internet II. Many businesses are
creating their own” Intranets”. These are systems that can only be used by the members of the same company.
In theory, fewer users should translate into a faster system. Intranets are very useful for large national and
international companies whose branches need to share information. Another benefit of an Intranet is an
increased amount of security. Since only company employees have access to the information on the Intranet,
their information is protected from competitors. While there is little doubt that the Internet will eventually be
a fast , reliable service, industry and the academic community have taken their own steps toward making
more practical global networks.
Question 31: The word “ access” in line 7 is closest in meaning to “________”
A. aspiration B. admittance C. sincerity D. variation
Question 32: According to the passage, which of the following is true of the Internet?
A. It has created a sense of financial security.
B. It is too expensive to access.
C. It tends to be unreliable.
D. It has become increasingly less popular.
Question 33: According to the author, what is one reason why the Internet is sometimes slow?
A. Phone lines are often too busy with phone calls and fax transmissions to handle Internet traffic.
B. Often a request must travel through many computers before it reaches its final destination.
C. Most people don’t have computers that are fast enough to take advantage of the Internet.
D. Scientists take up so much time on the Internet, thus slowing it down for everyone else.
Question 34: The word “ obtain” in line 11 is closest in meaning to “______”
A. understand B. purchased C. acquired D. distributed
Question 35: The word” harness” in line 15 is closest in meaning to “ _______”

A. utilize B. disguise C. steal D. block
Question 36: According to the passage, what benefits does Internet II have over the Internet?
A. There is no government intervention regulating Internet II.
B. Small businesses pay higher premiums to access the Internet.
C. Internet II has fewer users and therefore is faster to access.
D. Internet II contains more information than the Internet.
Question 37: The word “ analogue” in line 19 most nearly means “________”
A. similarity B. alternative C. use D. solution
Question 38: The word “their” in line 24 refers to “______”
A. competitors B. Intranets C. company employees D. companies
Question 39: With which of the following conclusions would the author probably agree?
A. Fewer academic communities need to create their own internet systems.
B. The technology used by internet creators is too complex for computer owners to understand.
C. An Internet system with fewer users would be quicker.
D. Companies who develop their own intranets are limiting their information data base.
Question 40:All of the following are advantages of business “ Intranets” mentioned in the passage
EXCEPT _______
A. they provide a higher level of security.
B. They share information with other company
C. They are cheaper than other alternative.
D. They move data faster.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differ from the rest in the
position of the main stress in each of the following questions
Question 41: A. sympathetic B. unbelievable C. advantageous D. circumstance
Question 42: A. imperative B. recently C. confidence D. hopelessness
Question 43: A. identity B. approval C. reference D. dismissive
Question 44: A. preciseness B. passenger C. chaotic D. withdrawal
Question 45 A. unconscious B. accuracy C. decisive D. economy

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.

Question 46: The mystery bookstore was largely a phenomena of the last decade .
A B C D
Question 47: Unlike other architects of the early modern movement, Alva Alto stressed informality,
A B C
personal expression, romantic, and regionality in his work .
D
Question 48: It is a common observation that liquids will soak through some materials but not through
A B C
other
D
Question 49: Every candidate under considering for a job must undergo a thorough medical examination
A B C D
Question 50: Young as he is, but he already knows what career he wants to follow.
A B C D

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 51 to 60
It is a common saying that we do not fully value a thing until we lose it. We often value the love and worth
of a friend when he has been taken from us by death more than when he was with us in the flesh ; it is only
when we have left school or college that we understand the greatness of our opportunity of education, which
has gone forever; and it is the sick and the ailing who realize the value of good health. When we are young
and strong, we cannot imagine what it is to be weak and ailing. We are so used to vigorous health that we
take it for granted. The organs of our body work so smoothly that we scarcely know we have lungs and
livers, hearts and stomachs. But when any of these gets upset and give us pain and sickness, we learn by bitter
experience what an unspeakable it is to be well.
Loss of health makes us miserable and it is a burden to ourselves and our friends. It cripples our
efforts so that we cannot accomplish many of the good and great things we might have done. It spoils our life.
What must we do to keep our health? We must be moderate in eating and drinking , and wise in the choice of
plain, wholesome, simple food. Gluttony has killed thousands and strong drink has skilled tens of thousands.
We must, when young, get plenty of sleep, which is nature’s sweet restorer, and not try to burn the candle

at both ends. We must live as much as possible in the open air and keep our rooms well ventilated. We must
get sufficient and regular physical exercise, and keep our bodies clean. We must avoid bad habits and secret
sins as we avoid the devil and keep our thoughts clean and our bodies pure. Our ideal must be the sound mind
in the sound body.
Question 51: The phrase “ in the flesh” used in line 2 can be best replaced by _______
A. in mental form B. in physical bodily form
C. in material form D. in spiritual form
Question 52: As used in line 6, the phrase “ take it for granted” probably means ________
A. expect that our vigorous health will always exist and so not pay much attention to it.
B. think that our health will decline day after day.
C. suppose that we will never stay in good health again.
D. assume that our health will be weakened by time, so we should pay much attention to it.
Question 53: In the line 12, the word “ gluttony” may probably means _________
A. the bad habit of eating too much B. the bad habit of working too much
C. the bad habit of sleeping too much D. the bad habit of spending too much money.
Question 54: In the line 13, the phrase “ nature’s sweet restorer” refers to ______
A. gluttony B. drink C. sleep D. food
Question 55: According to the passage, we often appreciate our friends _________
A. only when they are with us B. only when they are nice to us
C. only when they passed away D. only when they live a long way from us
Question 56: We do not take care of our health because _______
A. we are always in good health B. most diseases can be cures nowadays
C. we are so accustomed to good health D. we are so busy making a living
Question 57: Poor health makes us _______
A. feel inferior to others B. unable to fulfill our expectation
C. a shame to our friends D. fail to become famous
Question 58: According to the author, having plenty of sleep when we are young ______
A. is wasting our time B. can help us regain our strength
C. may cause loss of health D. can reduce our vigor
Question 59: The author advises us that when we are young we _________

A. should not be very busy both at work and in our social life
B. should work hard to save money for later years of retirement
C. should study hard and try to get plenty of sleep.
D. should not try to burn many candles at night
Question 60: The best title for this passage is __________
A. Health and Human Aspirations B. The Loss of Health
C. The Value of Health D. Health and Prosperity
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest meaning to each
of the following questions
Question 61: “ It’s true,” John said. “ I took bribes.”
A. John confessed to taking bribes. B. John rejected the bribery accusation.
C. John admitted that he took bribes. D. John denied taking bribes
Question 62: I am totally ignorant of Russian.
A. I know a little about Russian. B. Try as I may, I cannot study Russian.
C. I am completely mystified by Russian. D. Russian is too difficult for me to study.
Question 63: “ Shall I make you a cup of tea ?”
A. Mary wanted to make me a cup of tea. B. Mary hesitated to make me a cup of tea.
C. Mary promised to make me a cup of tea. D. Mary offered to make me a cup of tea.
Question 64: Jane was on the verge of leaving the airport when her luggage showed up.
A. Jane was leaving the airport when her luggage showed her up.
B. Jane left the airport and had her luggage taken home.
C. Jane was just about to leave the airport when she saw her luggage
D. Jane took her luggage and left the airport immediately.
Question 65: The firefighters managed to put out the fire within 30 minutes.
A. It took the fighters about 30 minutes putting out the fire.
B. The firefighters were capable to put out the fire within 30 minutes.
C. It was about 30 minutes for the fighters putting out the fire.
D. The fighters were able to put out the fire within 30 minutes.
Question 66: The police think that he was one of the robbers.
A. He is alleged to take part in the robbery.

B. The police suspect him of taking part in the robbery.
C. He is thought to be one of the robbery.
D. The police accuse him of taking part in the robbery.
Question 67:As far as we are concerned, his arrival was completely unexpected.
A. His arrival took us all by surprise.
B. None of us was surprised to see him arrive.
C. We are very concerned about his unexpected arrival.
D. He arrived unexpectedly, which made us concerned.
Question 68: “ You shouldn’t have played computer games all day!” Ann said to her son.
A. Ann advised her son not to play computer games all day.
B. Ann reproached her son for playing computer games all day.
C. Ann told her son not to play computer games all day.
D. Ann accused her son for playing computer games all day.
Question 69: Without your help, I would not have succeeded.
A. Had not it been for your help, I would not have succeeded.
B. If you had helped me, I would have succeeded
C. I was indebted to you for my success.
D. I would be very grateful if you could help me.
Question 70: I never considered the possibility of going by train.
A. The thought of going by train never crossed my mind.
B. It never occurred to me going by train.
C. The thought of going by train never occurred my mind.
D. It never crossed my mind the thought of going by train.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word for each of the blanks from 71 to 80.
Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made(71)________ of various forms
communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral ( 72)_____
.When there is a language (73)________ , communication is accomplished through sign language in which
motions ( 74) ________ for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to (
75)______to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact

and can be used internationally; spelling, however , cannot.
Body language (76)_______ ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either internationally or
unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod (77)
______approval, while shaking the head ( 78)________ a negative reaction.
Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be (79)_________ in Braille ( a system of raised dots read
with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide,
warn, and instruct people.
(80)_______ verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also
express human thoughts and feelings.

Question 71: A. usage B. use C. employment D. utility
Question 72: A. address B. speech C. utterances D. claims
Question 73: A. barrier B. obstacles C. divisions D. separation
Question 74: A. point B. signify C. imply D. stand
Question 75: A. refer B. rotate C. resort D. revolve
Question 76: A. progresses B. transmits C. remits D. emits
Question 77: A. signifies B. signs C. registers D. presents
Question 78:A. predicates B. indicates C. abdicates D. implicates
Question 79: A. traced B. trailed C. found D. explored
Question 80: A. While B. As C. Because D. Until


















SỞ GD & ĐT QUẢNG NAM
TRƯỜNG THPT NGUYỄN VĂN CỪ
‘
ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2011
MÔN THI: ANH VĂN
( Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề)
Mã đề: 135

ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU ( TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80)
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 1 to 10

The advent of the Internet may be one of the most important technological developments in recent years.
Never before have so many people had access to so many different sources of information. For all of the
Internet’s advantages, however, people are currently becoming aware of some of its drawbacks and are
looking for creative solutions. Among the current problems, which include a general lack of reliability and
numerous security concerns, the most crucial is speed.
First of all, the Internet has grown very quickly. In 1990, only a few academics had ever heard of the
Internet. In 1996, over 50 million people used it. Every year, the number of people with access to the Internet
doubles. The rapid growth has been a problem. The computer systems which run the Internet have not been
able to keep up with the demand. Also, sometimes a request for information must pass through many routing
computers before the information can be obtained. A request for information made in Paris might have to go
through computers in New York, Los Angeles and Tokyo in order to obtain the required information.

Consequently, service is often slow and unpredictable. Service also tends to be worse when the Internet is
busiest – during the business day of the Western Hemisphere- which is also when companies need its service
the most.
Some people are trying to harness the power of networked computers in such a way to avoid this
problem. In 1995, a group of American universities banded together to form what has come to be known as
Internet II. Internet II is a smaller, more specialized, fewer users are allowed access. Consequently, the time
required to receive information has decreased.
Businesses are beginning to explore a possible analogue to the Internet II. Many businesses are
creating their own” Intranets”. These are systems that can only be used by the members of the same company.
In theory, fewer users should translate into a faster system. Intranets are very useful for large national and
international companies whose branches need to share information. Another benefit of an Intranet is an
increased amount of security. Since only company employees have access to the information on the Intranet,
their information is protected from competitors. While there is little doubt that the Internet will eventually be
a fast , reliable service, industry and the academic community have taken their own steps toward making
more practical global networks.
Question 1: The word “ access” in line 7 is closest in meaning to “________”
A. aspiration B. variation C. sincerity D. admittance
Question 2: According to the passage, which of the following is true of the Internet?
A. It has created a sense of financial security.
B. It tends to be unreliable.
C. It is too expensive to access.
D. It has become increasingly less popular.
Question 3: According to the author, what is one reason why the Internet is sometimes slow?
A. Often a request must travel through many computers before it reaches its final destination
B. Phone lines are often too busy with phone calls and fax transmissions to handle Internet traffic.
C. Most people don’t have computers that are fast enough to take advantage of the Internet.
D. Scientists take up so much time on the Internet, thus slowing it down for everyone else.
Question 4: The word “ obtain” in line 11 is closest in meaning to “______”
A. understand B. acquired C. purchased D. distributed
Question 5: The word” harness” in line 15 is closest in meaning to “ _______”

A. steal B. disguise C. utilize D. block
Question 6: According to the passage, what benefits does Internet II have over the Internet?
A. There is no government intervention regulating Internet II.
B. Internet II has fewer users and therefore is faster to access.
C. Small businesses pay higher premiums to access the Internet.
D. Internet II contains more information than the Internet.
Question 7: The word “ analogue” in line 19 most nearly means “________”
A. similarity B. use C. alternative D. solution
Question 8: The word “their” in line 24 refers to “______”
A. competitors B. company employees C. Intranets D. companies
Question 9: With which of the following conclusions would the author probably agree?
A. Fewer academic communities need to create their own internet systems.
B. The technology used by internet creators is too complex for computer owners to understand.
C. An Internet system with fewer users would be quicker.
D. Companies who develop their own intranets are limiting their information data base.
Question 10:All of the following are advantages of business “ Intranets” mentioned in the passage
EXCEPT _______
A. they provide a higher level of security.
B. They are cheaper than other alternative.
C. They share information with other company
D. They move data faster.

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 11 to 20
It is a common saying that we do not fully value a thing until we lose it. We often value the love and worth
of a friend when he has been taken from us by death more than when he was with us in the flesh ; it is only
when we have left school or college that we understand the greatness of our opportunity of education, which
has gone forever; and it is the sick and the ailing who realize the value of good health. When we are young
and strong, we cannot imagine what it is to be weak and ailing. We are so used to vigorous health that we
take it for granted. The organs of our body work so smoothly that we scarcely know we have lungs and

livers, hearts and stomachs. But when any of these gets upset and give us pain and sickness, we learn by bitter
experience what an unspeakable it is to be well.
Loss of health makes us miserable and it is a burden to ourselves and our friends. It cripples our
efforts so that we cannot accomplish many of the good and great things we might have done. It spoils our life.
What must we do to keep our health? We must be moderate in eating and drinking , and wise in the choice of
plain, wholesome, simple food. Gluttony has killed thousands and strong drink has skilled tens of thousands.
We must, when young, get plenty of sleep, which is nature’s sweet restorer, and not try to burn the candle
at both ends. We must live as much as possible in the open air and keep our rooms well ventilated. We must
get sufficient and regular physical exercise, and keep our bodies clean. We must avoid bad habits and secret
sins as we avoid the devil and keep our thoughts clean and our bodies pure. Our ideal must be the sound mind
in the sound body.
Question 11: The phrase “ in the flesh” used in line 2 can be best replaced by_______
A. in mental form B. in spiritual form
C. in material form D. in physical bodily form
Question 12: As used in line 6, the phrase “ take it for granted” probably means ________
A. think that our health will decline day after day.
B. suppose that we will never stay in good health again.
C. expect that our vigorous health will always exist and so not pay much attention to it.
D. assume that our health will be weakened by time, so we should pay much attention to it.
Question 13: In the line 12, the word “ gluttony” may probably means _______
A. the bad habit of spending too much money.
B. the bad habit of working too much.
C. the bad habit of sleeping too much.
D. the bad habit of eating too much.
Question 14: In the line 13, the phrase “ nature’s sweet restorer” refers to _______
A. gluttony B. drink C. sleep D. food
Question 15: According to the passage, we often appreciate our friends _______
A. only when they are with us. B. only when they are nice to us.
C. only when they passed away. D. only when they live a long way from us.
Question 16: We do not take care of our health because _______

A. we are always in good health B. most diseases can be cures nowadays
C. we are so accustomed to good health D. we are so busy making a living
Question 17: Poor health makes us _______
A. feel inferior to others B. unable to fulfill our expectation
C. a shame to our friends D. fail to become famous
Question 18: According to the author, having plenty of sleep when we are young ________
A. is wasting our time B. can help us regain our strength
C. may cause loss of health D. can reduce our vigor
Question 19: The author advises us that when we are young we _______
A. should not be very busy both at work and in our social life
B. should work hard to save money for later years of retirement
C. should study hard and try to get plenty of sleep.
D. should not try to burn many candles at night
Question 20: The best title for this passage is _________
A. The Value of Health B. The Loss of Health
C. Health and Human Aspirations D. Health and Prosperity

Make the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 21 : Workers who do not obey the safety regulations will be ________ immediately.
A. refused B. rejected C. disapproved D. dismissed
Question 22:The boy fell into the river and was___________ along by the fast current.
A. caught B. swept C. thrown D. bothering
Question 23:It’s good idea to see your doctor regularly for_________
A. a revision B. a control C. an investigation D. a check_ up
Question 24: “ Could you put me _______ Mr. Rogers, please?”
A. to B. with C. through to D. in connection with
Question 25: She wondered ________ her father looked like now, after so many years away.
A. how B. whose C. that D. what
Question 26: She is traveling to work by train today because her car is being _______

A. stopped B. broken C. serviced D. rented
Question 27: _“ Don’t sit there, that’s my seat!” _ “__________ !”
A. Sorry B. Excuse C. Forgive D. It’s my fault
Question 28 : Don’t call me between 8 and 10 tomorrow morning. I’ll _________ a meeting then.
A. attend B. have attended C. be attending D. be attended
Question 29 : Submit to me, ________ you’ll live
A. or B. and C. but D. so
Question 30: We don’t know who wrote the letter. It’s ________
A. nameless B. anonymous C. empty D. blank
Question 31:_ “ I’m afraid I’ve broken your umbrella” _ “ ___________”
A. Don’t mention it B. Not at all C. It’s the same D. Don’t worry about it
Question 32: Every man, woman and child in this line ________ to sign the forms in order to complete the
registration process.
A. requires B. require C. is required D. are required
Question 33 : Those who ________ for the Revolution are highly respected.
A. fed B. dead C. bled D. fled
Question 34 : She’s got a _________ now because she went out in the rain last night.
A. disease B. temperature C. tuberculosis D. symptom.
Question 35:.John was praised for his bravery,________ his colleagues were criticized for their cowardice.
A. though B. whereas C. however D. therefore
Question 36: The Vietnamese workers usually have three ________ days off on Tet holidays.
A. productive B. consecutive C. executive D. accusative
Question 37: I love this painting of an old man. He has such a beautiful ________ smile.
A. childhood B. childish C. childless D. childlike
Question 38: I’m sorry I opened your handbag, but I _________ it for mine.
A. mistook B. confused C. recognized D. imagined
Question 39: The witness to the murder asked not ________ in the paper. She wanted her name kept secret.
A. to identify B. identifying C. to be identified D. being identified
Question 40: __________ caused certain diseases such as malaria was not known until the early 20
th

century.
A. That mosquitoes B. Mosquitoes C. Since mosquitoes D. Mosquitoes which
Question 41: As far as I’m ________ , it’s quite all right for you to leave early.
A. concerned B. regarded C. consulted D. bothered
Question 42: _________ committed the crime is unknown.
A. He B. Whether he C. What he D. If he
Question 43: It is the vital that Alice __________ Tom of the meeting tomorrow.
A. remind B. reminds C. will remind D. must remind
Question 44: _“This letter is in French, and I don’t speak a word of French. Could you help me?”
_ “ Sure, I _________ translate it for you.”
A. will be going to B. am going to C. am about to D. will
Question 45: _“ Stop laughing!” _ “ I can’t _______”
A. help it B. resist C. hold myself D. do anything against it
Question 46: _“ What are you going to buy in this store?”
_ “ Nothing , _________ want is too much expensive”
A. That I B. What I C. That what I D. What do I
Question 47: _________ you visit him, give him my best wishes.
A. Could B. Would C. Should D. Might
Question 48: Jane is fortunate ________ a scholarship yesterday.
A. being given B. to have been given C. to have given D. having given
Question 49: “ Let me do that for you” _ “ _________”
A. Don’t worry yourself B. Please don’t bother
C. It’s not for you D. Make yourself at home
Question 50: ________ from Bill, all the students said they would go.
A. Except B. Only C. Apart D. Separate

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differ from the rest in the
position of the main stress in each of the following questions
Question 51: A. sympathetic B. unbelievable C. advantageous D. circumstance
Question 52: A. imperative B. recently C. confidence D. hopelessness

Question 53: A. identity B. approval C. reference D. dismissive
Question 54: A. preciseness B. passenger C. chaotic D. withdrawal
Question 55 A. unconscious B. accuracy C. decisive D. economy

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
Question 56: The mystery bookstore was largely a phenomena of the last decade .
A B C D
Question 57: Unlike other architects of the early modern movement, Alva Alto stressed informality,
A B C
personal expression, romantic, and regionality in his work .
D
Question 58: It is a common observation that liquids will soak through some materials but not through
A B C
other
D
Question 59: Every candidate under considering for a job must undergo a thorough medical examination
A B C D
Question 60: Young as he is, but he already knows what career he wants to follow.
A B C D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word for each of the blanks from 61 to 70.
Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made(61)________ of various forms
communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral ( 62)_____
.When there is a language (63)________ , communication is accomplished through sign language in which
motions ( 64) ________ for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to (
65)______to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact
and can be used internationally; spelling, however , cannot.
Body language (66)_______ ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either internationally or
unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod (67)
______approval, while shaking the head ( 68)________ a negative reaction.

Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be (69)_________ in Braille ( a system of raised dots read
with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide,
warn, and instruct people.
(70)_______ verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also
express human thoughts and feelings.

Question 61: A. usage B. use C. employment D. utility
Question 62: A. address B. speech C. utterances D. claims
Question 63: A. barrier B. obstacles C. divisions D. separation
Question 64: A. point B. signify C. imply D. stand
Question 65: A. refer B. rotate C. resort D. revolve
Question 66: A. progresses B. transmits C. remits D. emits
Question 67: A. signifies B. signs C. registers D. presents
Question 68:A. predicates B. indicates C. abdicates D. implicates
Question 69: A. traced B. trailed C. found D. explored
Question 70: A. While B. As C. Because D. Until

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest meaning to each
of the following questions
Question 71: “ It’s true,” John said. “ I took bribes.”
A. John confessed to taking bribes. B. John rejected the bribery accusation.
C. John admitted that he took bribes. D. John denied taking bribes
Question 72: I am totally ignorant of Russian.
A. I know a little about Russian. B. Try as I may, I cannot study Russian.
C. I am completely mystified by Russian. D. Russian is too difficult for me to study.
Question 73: “ Shall I make you a cup of tea ?”
A. Mary wanted to make me a cup of tea B. Mary hesitated to make me a cup of tea.
C. Mary promised to make me a cup of tea. D. Mary offered to make me a cup of tea.
Question 74: Jane was on the verge of leaving the airport when her luggage showed up.
A. Jane was leaving the airport when her luggage showed her up.

B. Jane left the airport and had her luggage taken home.
C. Jane was just about to leave the airport when she saw her luggage.
D. Jane took her luggage and left the airport immediately.
Question 75: The firefighters managed to put out the fire within 30 minutes.
A. It took the fighters about 30 minutes putting out the fire.
B. The firefighters were capable to put out the fire within 30 minutes.
C. It was about 30 minutes for the fighters putting out the fire.
D. The fighters were able to put out the fire within 30 minutes.
Question 76: The police think that he was one of the robbers.
A. He is alleged to take part in the robbery.
B. The police suspect him of taking part in the robbery.
C. He is thought to be one of the robbery.
D. The police accuse him of taking part in the robbery.
Question 77:As far as we are concerned, his arrival was completely unexpected.
A. His arrival took us all by surprise.
B. None of us was surprised to see him arrive.
C. We are very concerned about his unexpected arrival.
D. He arrived unexpectedly, which made us concerned.
Question 78: “ You shouldn’t have played computer games all day!” Ann said to her son.
A. Ann advised her son not to play computer games all day.
B. Ann reproached her son for playing computer games all day.
C. Ann told her son not to play computer games all day.
D. Ann accused her son for playing computer games all day.
Question 79: Without your help, I would not have succeeded.
A. Had not it been for your help, I would not have succeeded.
B. If you had helped me, I would have succeeded.
C. I was indebted to you for my success.
D. I would be very grateful if you could help me.
Question 80: I never considered the possibility of going by train.
A. The thought of going by train never crossed my mind.

B. It never occurred to me going by train.
C. The thought of going by train never occurred my mind.
D. It never crossed my mind the thought of going by train.












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ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU ( TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differ from the rest in the
position of the main stress in each of the following questions
Question 1: A. sympathetic B. unbelievable C. advantageous D. circumstance
Question 2: A. imperative B. recently C. confidence D. hopelessness
Question 3: A. identity B. approval C. reference D. dismissive
Question 4: A. preciseness B. passenger C. chaotic D. withdrawal

Question 5 A. unconscious B. accuracy C. decisive D. economy

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
Question 6: The mystery bookstore was largely a phenomena of the last decade .
A B C D
Question 7: Unlike other architects of the early modern movement, Alva Alto stressed informality,
A B C
personal expression, romantic, and regionality in his work .
D
Question 8: It is a common observation that liquids will soak through some materials but not through other
A B C D
Question 9: Every candidate under considering for a job must undergo a thorough medical examination
A B C D
Question 10: Young as he is, but he already knows what career he wants to follow.
A B C D
Make the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 11: _________ committed the crime is unknown.
A. He B. Whether he C. What he D. If he
Question 12: It is the vital that Alice __________ Tom of the meeting tomorrow.
A. remind B. reminds C. will remind D. must remind
Question 13: _“This letter is in French, and I don’t speak a word of French. Could you help me?”
_ “ Sure, I _________ translate it for you.”
A. will be going to B. am going to C. am about to D. will
Question 14: _“ Stop laughing!” _ “ I can’t _______”
A. help it B. resist C. hold myself D. do anything against it
Question 15: _“ What are you going to buy in this store?”
_ “ Nothing , _________ want is too much expensive”
A. That I B. What I C. That what I D. What do I
Question 16: _________ you visit him, give him my best wishes.

A. Could B. Would C. Should D. Might
Question 17: Jane is fortunate ________ a scholarship yesterday.
A. being given B. to have been given C. to have given D. having given
Question 18: “ Let me do that for you” _ “ _________”
A. Don’t worry yourself B. Please don’t bother
C. It’s not for you D. Make yourself at home
Question 19: ________ from Bill, all the students said they would go.
A. Except B. Only C. Apart D. Separate
Question 20: Workers who do not obey the safety regulations will be ________ immediately.
A. refused B. rejected C. disapproved D. dismissed
Question 21:The boy fell into the river and was___________ along by the fast current.
A. caught B. swept C. thrown D. bothering
Question 22:It’s good idea to see your doctor regularly for_________
A. a revision B. a control C. an investigation D. a check_ up
Question 23: “ Could you put me _______ Mr. Rogers, please?”
A. to B. with C. through to D. in connection with
Question 24: She wondered ________ her father looked like now, after so many years away.
A. how B. whose C. that D. what
Question 25: She is traveling to work by train today because her car is being _______
A. stopped B. broken C. serviced D. rented
Question 26: _“ Don’t sit there , that’s my seat!” _ “__________ !”
A. Sorry B. Excuse C. Forgive D. It’s my fault
Question 27: Don’t call me between 8 and 10 tomorrow morning. I’ll _________ a meeting then.
A. attend B. have attended C. be attending D. be attended
Question 28: Submit to me, ________ you’ll live.
A. or B. and C. but D. so
Question 29: We don’t know who wrote the letter. It’s ________
A. nameless B. anonymous C. empty D. blank
Question 30:_ “ I’m afraid I’ve broken your umbrella” _ “ ___________”
A. Don’t mention it B. Not at all C. It’s the same D. Don’t worry about it

Question 31: Every man, woman and child in this line ________ to sign the forms in order to complete the
registration process.
A. requires B. require C. is required D. are required
Question 32: Those who ________ for the Revolution are highly respected.
A. fed B. dead C. bled D. fled
Question 33: She’s got a _________ now because she went out in the rain last night.
A. disease B. temperature C. tuberculosis D. symptom.
Question 34:.John was praised for his bravery,________ his colleagues were criticized for their cowardice.
A. though B. whereas C. however D. therefore
Question 35: The Vietnamese workers usually have three ________ days off on Tet holidays.
A. productive B. consecutive C. executive D. accusative
Question 36: I love this painting of an old man. He has such a beautiful ________ smile.
A. childhood B. childish C. childless D. childlike
Question 37: I’m sorry I opened your handbag, but I _________ it for mine.
A. mistook B. confused C. recognized D. imagined
Question 38: The witness to the murder asked not ________ in the paper. She wanted her name kept secret.
A. to identify B. identifying C. to be identified D. being identified
Question 39: __________ caused certain diseases such as malaria was not known until the early 20
th
century.
A. That mosquitoes B. Mosquitoes C. Since mosquitoes D. Mosquitoes which
Question 40: As far as I’m ________ , it’s quite all right for you to leave early.
A. concerned B. regarded C. consulted D. bothered

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 41 to 50
The advent of the Internet may be one of the most important technological developments in recent years.
Never before have so many people had access to so many different sources of information. For all of the
Internet’s advantages, however, people are currently becoming aware of some of its drawbacks and are
looking for creative solutions. Among the current problems, which include a general lack of reliability and

numerous security concerns, the most crucial is speed.
First of all, the Internet has grown very quickly. In 1990, only a few academics had ever heard of the
Internet. In 1996, over 50 million people used it. Every year, the number of people with access to the Internet
doubles. The rapid growth has been a problem. The computer systems which run the Internet have not been
able to keep up with the demand. Also, sometimes a request for information must pass through many routing
computers before the information can be obtained. A request for information made in Paris might have to go
through computers in New York, Los Angeles and Tokyo in order to obtain the required information.
Consequently, service is often slow and unpredictable. Service also tends to be worse when the Internet is
busiest – during the business day of the Western Hemisphere- which is also when companies need its service
the most.
Some people are trying to harness the power of networked computers in such a way to avoid this
problem. In 1995, a group of American universities banded together to form what has come to be known as
Internet II. Internet II is a smaller, more specialized, fewer users are allowed access. Consequently, the time
required to receive information has decreased.
Businesses are beginning to explore a possible analogue to the Internet II. Many businesses are
creating their own” Intranets”. These are systems that can only be used by the members of the same company.
In theory, fewer users should translate into a faster system. Intranets are very useful for large national and
international companies whose branches need to share information. Another benefit of an Intranet is an
increased amount of security. Since only company employees have access to the information on the Intranet,
their information is protected from competitors. While there is little doubt that the Internet will eventually be
a fast , reliable service, industry and the academic community have taken their own steps toward making
more practical global networks.
Question 41: The word “ access” in line 7 is closest in meaning to “________”
A. aspiration B. admittance C. sincerity D. variation
Question 42: According to the passage, which of the following is true of the Internet?
A. It has created a sense of financial security.
B. It is too expensive to access.
C. It tends to be unreliable.
D. It has become increasingly less popular.
Question 43: According to the author, what is one reason why the Internet is sometimes slow?

A. Phone lines are often too busy with phone calls and fax transmissions to handle Internet traffic.
B. Often a request must travel through many computers before it reaches its final destination
C. Most people don’t have computers that are fast enough to take advantage of the Internet.
D. Scientists take up so much time on the Internet, thus slowing it down for everyone else.
Question 44: The word “ obtain” in line 11 is closest in meaning to “______”
A. understand B. purchased C. acquired D. distributed
Question 45: The word” harness” in line 15 is closest in meaning to “ _______”
A. utilize B. disguise C. steal D. block
Question 46: According to the passage, what benefits does Internet II have over the Internet?
A. There is no government intervention regulating Internet II.
B. Small businesses pay higher premiums to access the Internet.
C. Internet II has fewer users and therefore is faster to access.
D. Internet II contains more information than the Internet.
Question 47: The word “ analogue” in line 19 most nearly means “________”
A. similarity B. alternative C. use D. solution
Question 48: The word “their” in line 24 refers to “______”
A. competitors B. Intranets C. company employees D. companies
Question 49: With which of the following conclusions would the author probably agree?
A. Fewer academic communities need to create their own internet systems.
B. The technology used by internet creators is too complex for computer owners to understand.
C. An Internet system with fewer users would be quicker.
D. Companies who develop their own intranets are limiting their information data base.
Question 50:All of the following are advantages of business “ Intranets” mentioned in the passage
EXCEPT _______
A. they provide a higher level of security.
B. They share information with other company.
C. They are cheaper than other alternative.
D. They move data faster.

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 51 to 60
It is a common saying that we do not fully value a thing until we lose it. We often value the love and worth
of a friend when he has been taken from us by death more than when he was with us in the flesh ; it is only
when we have left school or college that we understand the greatness of our opportunity of education, which
has gone forever; and it is the sick and the ailing who realize the value of good health. When we are young
and strong, we cannot imagine what it is to be weak and ailing. We are so used to vigorous health that we
take it for granted. The organs of our body work so smoothly that we scarcely know we have lungs and
livers, hearts and stomachs. But when any of these gets upset and give us pain and sickness, we learn by bitter
experience what an unspeakable it is to be well.
Loss of health makes us miserable and it is a burden to ourselves and our friends. It cripples our
efforts so that we cannot accomplish many of the good and great things we might have done. It spoils our life.
What must we do to keep our health? We must be moderate in eating and drinking , and wise in the choice of
plain, wholesome, simple food. Gluttony has killed thousands and strong drink has skilled tens of thousands.
We must, when young, get plenty of sleep, which is nature’s sweet restorer, and not try to burn the candle
at both ends. We must live as much as possible in the open air and keep our rooms well ventilated. We must
get sufficient and regular physical exercise, and keep our bodies clean. We must avoid bad habits and secret
sins as we avoid the devil and keep our thoughts clean and our bodies pure. Our ideal must be the sound mind
in the sound body.
Question 51: The phrase “ in the flesh” used in line 2 can be best replaced by______
A. in mental form B. in physical bodily form
C. in material form D. in spiritual form
Question 52: As used in line 6, the phrase “ take it for granted” probably means________
A. expect that our vigorous health will always exist and so not pay much attention to it.
B. think that our health will decline day after day.
C. suppose that we will never stay in good health again.
D. assume that our health will be weakened by time, so we should pay much attention to it.
Question 53: In the line 12, the word “ gluttony” may probably means _________
A. the bad habit of eating too much. B. the bad habit of working too much.
C. the bad habit of sleeping too much. D. the bad habit of spending too much money.
Question 54: In the line 13, the phrase “ nature’s sweet restorer” refers to ________

A. gluttony B. drink C. sleep D. food
Question 55: According to the passage, we often appreciate our friends _________
A. only when they are with us. B. only when they are nice to us.
C. only when they passed away. D. only when they live a long way from us.
Question 56: We do not take care of our health because _______
A. we are always in good health B. most diseases can be cures nowadays
C. we are so accustomed to good health D. we are so busy making a living
Question 57: Poor health makes us ________
A. feel inferior to others B. unable to fulfill our expectation
C. a shame to our friends D. fail to become famous
Question 58: According to the author, having plenty of sleep when we are young _________
A. is wasting our time B. can help us regain our strength
C. may cause loss of health D. can reduce our vigor
Question 59: The author advises us that when we are young we ________
A. should not be very busy both at work and in our social life
B. should work hard to save money for later years of retirement
C. should study hard and try to get plenty of sleep.
D. should not try to burn many candles at night
Question 60: The best title for this passage is __________
A. Health and Human Aspirations B. The Loss of Health
C. The Value of Health D. Health and Prosperity
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest meaning to each
of the following questions
Question 61: “ It’s true,” John said. “ I took bribes.”
A. John denied taking bribes. B. John rejected the bribery accusation.
C. John admitted that he took bribes. D. John confessed to taking bribes .
Question 62: I am totally ignorant of Russian.
A. Try as I may, I cannot study Russian. B. I know a little about Russian.
C. I am completely mystified by Russian. D. Russian is too difficult for me to study.
Question 63: “ Shall I make you a cup of tea ?”

A. Mary wanted to make me a cup of tea. B. Mary offered to make me a cup of tea.
C. Mary promised to make me a cup of tea. D. Mary hesitated to make me a cup of tea.
Question 64: Jane was on the verge of leaving the airport when her luggage showed up.
A. Jane was leaving the airport when her luggage showed her up.
B. Jane left the airport and had her luggage taken home.
C. Jane was just about to leave the airport when she saw her luggage.
D. Jane took her luggage and left the airport immediately.
Question 65: The firefighters managed to put out the fire within 30 minutes.
A. It took the fighters about 30 minutes putting out the fire.
B. The firefighters were capable to put out the fire within 30 minutes.
C. It was about 30 minutes for the fighters putting out the fire.
D. The fighters were able to put out the fire within 30 minutes.
Question 66: The police think that he was one of the robbers.
A. He is alleged to take part in the robbery.
B. The police suspect him of taking part in the robbery.
C. He is thought to be one of the robbery.
D. The police accuse him of taking part in the robbery.
Question 67:As far as we are concerned, his arrival was completely unexpected.
A. His arrival took us all by surprise.
B. None of us was surprised to see him arrive.
C. We are very concerned about his unexpected arrival.
D. He arrived unexpectedly, which made us concerned.
Question 68: “ You shouldn’t have played computer games all day!” Ann said to her son.
A. Ann advised her son not to play computer games all day.
B. Ann reproached her son for playing computer games all day.
C. Ann told her son not to play computer games all day.
D. Ann accused her son for playing computer games all day.
Question 69: Without your help, I would not have succeeded.
A. Had not it been for your help, I would not have succeeded.
B. If you had helped me, I would have succeeded.

C. I was indebted to you for my success.
D. I would be very grateful if you could help me
Question 70: I never considered the possibility of going by train.
A. The thought of going by train never crossed my mind.
B. It never occurred to me going by train.
C. The thought of going by train never occurred my mind.
D. It never crossed my mind the thought of going by train.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word for each of the blanks from 71 to 80.
Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made(71)________ of various forms
communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral ( 72)_____
.When there is a language (73)________ , communication is accomplished through sign language in which
motions ( 74) ________ for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to (
75)______to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact
and can be used internationally; spelling, however , cannot.
Body language (76)_______ ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either internationally or
unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod (77)
______approval, while shaking the head ( 78)________ a negative reaction.
Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be (79)_________ in Braille ( a system of raised dots read
with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide,
warn, and instruct people.
(80)_______ verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also
express human thoughts and feelings.

Question 71: A. usage B. utility C. employment D. use
Question 72: A. speech B. address C. utterances D. claims
Question 73: A. barrier B. obstacles C. divisions D. separation
Question 74: A. stand B. signify C. imply D. point
Question 75: A. refer B. rotate C. resort D. revolve
Question 76: A. progresses B. transmits C. remits D. emits

Question 77: A. signifies B. signs C. registers D. presents
Question 78:A. predicates B. indicates C. abdicates D. implicates
Question 79: A. traced B. trailed C. found D. explored
Question 80: A. Until B. As C. Because D. While



















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ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU ( TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word for each of the blanks from 1 to 10.
Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made(1)________ of various forms
communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral ( 2)_____
.When there is a language (3)________ , communication is accomplished through sign language in which
motions ( 4) ________ for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to ( 5)______to
this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be
used internationally; spelling, however , cannot.
Body language (6)_______ ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either internationally or
unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod (7)
______approval, while shaking the head ( 8)________ a negative reaction.
Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be (9)_________ in Braille ( a system of raised dots read
with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide,
warn, and instruct people.
(10)_______ verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also
express human thoughts and feelings.

Question 1: A. usage B. use C. employment D. utility
Question 2: A. address B. speech C. utterances D. claims
Question 3: A. barrier B. obstacles C. divisions D. separation
Question 4: A. point B. signify C. imply D. stand
Question 5: A. refer B. rotate C. resort D. revolve
Question 6: A. progresses B. transmits C. remits D. emits
Question 7: A. signifies B. signs C. registers D. presents
Question 8:A. predicates B. indicates C. abdicates D. implicates
Question 9: A. traced B. trailed C. found D. explored
Question 10: A. While B. As C. Because D. Until


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 11 to 20
The advent of the Internet may be one of the most important technological developments in recent years.
Never before have so many people had access to so many different sources of information. For all of the
Internet’s advantages, however, people are currently becoming aware of some of its drawbacks and are
looking for creative solutions. Among the current problems, which include a general lack of reliability and
numerous security concerns, the most crucial is speed.
First of all, the Internet has grown very quickly. In 1990, only a few academics had ever heard of the
Internet. In 1996, over 50 million people used it. Every year, the number of people with access to the Internet
doubles. The rapid growth has been a problem. The computer systems which run the Internet have not been
able to keep up with the demand. Also, sometimes a request for information must pass through many routing
computers before the information can be obtained. A request for information made in Paris might have to go
through computers in New York, Los Angeles and Tokyo in order to obtain the required information.
Consequently, service is often slow and unpredictable. Service also tends to be worse when the Internet is
busiest – during the business day of the Western Hemisphere- which is also when companies need its service
the most.
Some people are trying to harness the power of networked computers in such a way to avoid this
problem. In 1995, a group of American universities banded together to form what has come to be known as
Internet II. Internet II is a smaller, more specialized, fewer users are allowed access. Consequently, the time
required to receive information has decreased.
Businesses are beginning to explore a possible analogue to the Internet II. Many businesses are
creating their own” Intranets”. These are systems that can only be used by the members of the same company.
In theory, fewer users should translate into a faster system. Intranets are very useful for large national and
international companies whose branches need to share information. Another benefit of an Intranet is an
increased amount of security. Since only company employees have access to the information on the Intranet,
their information is protected from competitors. While there is little doubt that the Internet will eventually be
a fast , reliable service, industry and the academic community have taken their own steps toward making
more practical global networks.
Question 11: The word “ access” in line 7 is closest in meaning to “________”
A. aspiration B. admittance C. sincerity D. variation

Question 12: According to the passage, which of the following is true of the Internet?
A. It has created a sense of financial security.
B. It is too expensive to access.
C. It tends to be unreliable.
D. It has become increasingly less popular.
Question 13: According to the author, what is one reason why the Internet is sometimes slow?
A. Phone lines are often too busy with phone calls and fax transmissions to handle Internet traffic.
B. Often a request must travel through many computers before it reaches its final destination.
C. Most people don’t have computers that are fast enough to take advantage of the Internet.
D. Scientists take up so much time on the Internet, thus slowing it down for everyone else.
Question 14: The word “ obtain” in line 11 is closest in meaning to “______”
A. understand B. purchased C. acquired D. distributed
Question 15: The word” harness” in line 15 is closest in meaning to “ _______”
A. utilize B. disguise C. steal D. block
Question 16: According to the passage, what benefits does Internet II have over the Internet?
A. There is no government intervention regulating Internet II.
B. Small businesses pay higher premiums to access the Internet.
C. Internet II has fewer users and therefore is faster to access.
D. Internet II contains more information than the Internet.
Question 17: The word “ analogue” in line 19 most nearly means “________”
A. similarity B. alternative C. use D. solution
Question 148: The word “their” in line 24 refers to “______”
A. competitors B. Intranets C. company employees D. companies
Question 19: With which of the following conclusions would the author probably agree?
A. Fewer academic communities need to create their own internet systems.
B. The technology used by internet creators is too complex for computer owners to understand.
C. An Internet system with fewer users would be quicker.
D. Companies who develop their own intranets are limiting their information data base.
Question 20:All of the following are advantages of business “ Intranets” mentioned in the passage
EXCEPT _______

A. they provide a higher level of security.
B. They share information with other company.
C. They are cheaper than other alternative.
D. They move data faster.

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 21 to 30
It is a common saying that we do not fully value a thing until we lose it. We often value the love and worth
of a friend when he has been taken from us by death more than when he was with us in the flesh ; it is only
when we have left school or college that we understand the greatness of our opportunity of education, which
has gone forever; and it is the sick and the ailing who realize the value of good health. When we are young
and strong, we cannot imagine what it is to be weak and ailing. We are so used to vigorous health that we
take it for granted. The organs of our body work so smoothly that we scarcely know we have lungs and
livers, hearts and stomachs. But when any of these gets upset and give us pain and sickness, we learn by bitter
experience what an unspeakable it is to be well.
Loss of health makes us miserable and it is a burden to ourselves and our friends. It cripples our
efforts so that we cannot accomplish many of the good and great things we might have done. It spoils our life.
What must we do to keep our health? We must be moderate in eating and drinking , and wise in the choice of
plain, wholesome, simple food. Gluttony has killed thousands and strong drink has skilled tens of thousands.
We must, when young, get plenty of sleep, which is nature’s sweet restorer, and not try to burn the candle
at both ends. We must live as much as possible in the open air and keep our rooms well ventilated. We must
get sufficient and regular physical exercise, and keep our bodies clean. We must avoid bad habits and secret
sins as we avoid the devil and keep our thoughts clean and our bodies pure. Our ideal must be the sound mind
in the sound body.
Question 21: The phrase “ in the flesh” used in line 2 can be best replaced by _________
A. in mental form B. in physical bodily form
C. in material form D. in spiritual form
Question 22: As used in line 6, the phrase “ take it for granted” probably means_______
A. expect that our vigorous health will always exist and so not pay much attention to it.
B. think that our health will decline day after day.

C. suppose that we will never stay in good health again.
D. assume that our health will be weakened by time, so we should pay much attention to it.
Question 23: In the line 12, the word “ gluttony” may probably means_______
A. the bad habit of eating too much. B. the bad habit of working too much.
C. the bad habit of sleeping too much. D. the bad habit of spending too much money.
Question 24: In the line 13, the phrase “ nature’s sweet restorer” refers to _________
A. gluttony B. drink C. sleep D. food
Question 25: According to the passage, we often appreciate our friends _______
A. only when they are with us. B. only when they are nice to us.
C. only when they passed away. D. only when they live a long way from us.
Question 26: We do not take care of our health because _______
A. we are always in good health. B. most diseases can be cures nowadays.
C. we are so accustomed to good health. D. we are so busy making a living.
Question 27: Poor health makes us _________
A. feel inferior to others. B. unable to fulfill our expectation.
C. a shame to our friends . D. fail to become famous
Question 28: According to the author, having plenty of sleep when we are young.
A. is wasting our time B. can help us regain our strength
C. may cause loss of health D. can reduce our vigor
Question 29: The author advises us that, when we are young, we ________
A. should not be very busy both at work and in our social life.
B. should work hard to save money for later years of retirement.
C. should study hard and try to get plenty of sleep.
D. should not try to burn many candles at night.
Question 30: The best title for this passage is __________
A. Health and Human Aspirations B. The Loss of Health
C. The Value of Health D. Health and Prosperity

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differ from the rest in the
position of the main stress in each of the following questions

Question 31: A. sympathetic B. unbelievable C. advantageous D. circumstance
Question 32: A. imperative B. recently C. confidence D. hopelessness
Question 33: A. identity B. approval C. reference D. dismissive
Question 34: A. preciseness B. passenger C. chaotic D. withdrawal
Question 35 A. unconscious B. accuracy C. decisive D. economy

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
Question 36: The mystery bookstore was largely a phenomena of the last decade .
A B C D
Question 37: Unlike other architects of the early modern movement, Alva Alto stressed informality,
A B C
personal expression, romantic, and regionality in his work .
D
Question 38: It is a common observation that liquids will soak through some materials but not through
A B C
other
D
Question 39: Every candidate under considering for a job must undergo a thorough medical examination
A B C D
Question 40: Young as he is, but he already knows what career he wants to follow.
A B C D

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest meaning to each
of the following questions
Question 41: “ It’s true,” John said. “ I took bribes.”
A. John confessed to taking bribes. B. John rejected the bribery accusation.
C. John admitted that he took bribes. D. John denied taking bribes.
Question 42: I am totally ignorant of Russian.
A. I know a little about Russian. B. Try as I may, I cannot study Russian.
C. I am completely mystified by Russian. D. Russian is too difficult for me to study.

Question 43: “ Shall I make you a cup of tea?”
A. Mary wanted to make me a cup of tea. B. Mary hesitated to make me a cup of tea.
C. Mary promised to make me a cup of tea, D. Mary offered to make me a cup of tea.
Question 44: Jane was on the verge of leaving the airport when her luggage showed up.
A. Jane was leaving the airport when her luggage showed her up.
B. Jane left the airport and had her luggage taken home.
C. Jane was just about to leave the airport when she saw her luggage.
D. Jane took her luggage and left the airport immediately
Question 45: The firefighters managed to put out the fire within 30 minutes.
A. It took the fighters about 30 minutes putting out the fire.
B. The firefighters were capable to put out the fire within 30 minutes.
C. It was about 30 minutes for the fighters putting out the fire.
D. The fighters were able to put out the fire within 30 minutes.
Question 46: The police think that he was one of the robbers.
A. He is alleged to take part in the robbery.
B. The police suspect him of taking part in the robbery.
C. He is thought to be one of the robbery.
D. The police accuse him of taking part in the robbery.
Question 47:As far as we are concerned, his arrival was completely unexpected.
A. His arrival took us all by surprise.
B. None of us was surprised to see him arrive.
C. We are very concerned about his unexpected arrival.
D. He arrived unexpectedly, which made us concerned.
Question 48: “ You shouldn’t have played computer games all day!” Ann said to her son.
A. Ann advised her son not to play computer games all day.
B. Ann reproached her son for playing computer games all day.
C. Ann told her son not to play computer games all day.
D. Ann accused her son for playing computer games all day.
Question 49: Without your help, I would not have succeeded.
A. Had not it been for your help, I would not have succeeded.

B. If you had helped me, I would have succeeded.
C. I was indebted to you for my success.
D. I would be very grateful if you could help me.
Question 50: I never considered the possibility of going by train.
A. The thought of going by train never crossed my mind.
B. It never occurred to me going by train.
C. The thought of going by train never occurred my mind.
D. It never crossed my mind the thought of going by train.

Make the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 51 : _________ committed the crime is unknown.
A. He B. Whether he C. What he D. If he
Question 52: It is the vital that Alice __________ Tom of the meeting tomorrow.
A. remind B. reminds C. will remind D. must remind
Question 53: _“This letter is in French, and I don’t speak a word of French. Could you help me?”
_ “ Sure, I _________ translate it for you.”
A. will be going to B. am going to C. am about to D. will
Question 54: _“ Stop laughing!” _ “ I can’t _______”
A. help it B. resist C. hold myself D. do anything against it
Question 55: _“ What are you going to buy in this store?”
_ “ Nothing , _________ want is too much expensive”
A. That I B. What I C. That what I D. What do I
Question 56: _________ you visit him, give him my best wishes.
A. Could B. Would C. Should D. Might
Question 57: Jane is fortunate ________ a scholarship yesterday.
A. being given B. to have been given C. to have given D. having given
Question 58: “ Let me do that for you” _ “ _________”
A. Don’t worry yourself B. Please don’t bother
C. It’s not for you D. Make yourself at home

Question 59: ________ from Bill, all the students said they would go.
A. Except B. Only C. Apart D. Separate
Question 60 : Workers who do not obey the safety regulations will be ________ immediately.
A. refused B. rejected C. disapproved D. dismissed
Question 61:The boy fell into the river and was___________ along by the fast current.
A. caught B. swept C. thrown D. bothering
Question 62:It’s good idea to see your doctor regularly for_________
A. a revision B. a control C. an investigation D. a check_ up
Question 63: “ Could you put me _______ Mr. Rogers, please?”
A. to B. with C. through to D. in connection with
Question 64: She wondered ________ her father looked like now, after so many years away.
A. how B. whose C. that D. what
Question 65: She is traveling to work by train today because her car is being _______
A. stopped B. broken C. serviced D. rented
Question 66: _“ Don’t sit there, that’s my seat!” _ “__________ !”
A. Sorry B. Excuse C. Forgive D. It’s my fault
Question 67: Don’t call me between 8 and 10 tomorrow morning. I’ll _________ a meeting then.
A. attend B. have attended C. be attending D. be attended
Question 68: Submit to me, ________ you’ll live
A. or B. and C. but D. so
Question 69: We don’t know who wrote the letter. It’s ________
A. nameless B. anonymous C. empty D. blank
Question 70:_ “ I’m afraid I’ve broken your umbrella” _ “ ___________”
A. Don’t mention it B. Not at all C. It’s the same D. Don’t worry about it
Question 71: Every man, woman and child in this line ________ to sign the forms in order to complete the
registration process.
A. requires B. require C. is required D. are required
Question 72: Those who ________ for the Revolution are highly respected.
A. fed B. dead C. bled D. fled
Question 73: She’s got a _________ now because she went out in the rain last night.

A. disease B. temperature C. tuberculosis D. symptom.
Question 74:.John was praised for his bravery,________ his colleagues were criticized for their cowardice.
A. though B. whereas C. however D. therefore
Question75: The Vietnamese workers usually have three ________ days off on Tet holidays.
A. productive B. consecutive C. executive D. accusative
Question 76: I love this painting of an old man. He has such a beautiful ________ smile.
A. childhood B. childish C. childless D. childlike
Question 77: I’m sorry I opened your handbag, but I _________ it for mine.
A. mistook B. confused C. recognized D. imagined
Question 78: The witness to the murder asked not ________ in the paper. She wanted her name kept secret.
A. to identify B. identifying C. to be identified D. being identified
Question 79: __________ caused certain diseases such as malaria was not known until the early 20
th
century.
A. That mosquitoes B. Mosquitoes C. Since mosquitoes D. Mosquitoes which
Question 80: As far as I’m ________ , it’s quite all right for you to leave early.
A. concerned B. regarded C. consulted D. bothered















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MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
CÂU MÃ ĐỀ 357

MÃ ĐỀ 135 MÃ ĐỀ 435 MÃ ĐỀ 257
1 B D D B
2 A B A B
3 D A C A
4 A B B D
5 B C B C
6 C B C B
7 B C D A
8 B B D B
9 C C B C
10 D B B A
11 B D B B
12 D C A C
13 C D D B
14 D C A C
15 C C B A
16 A C C C
17 C B B B
18 B B B C
19 B A C C
20 D A D C
21 C D B B

22 C B D A
23 B D C A
24 B C D C
25 B D C C
26 D C A C
27 A A C B
28 C C B B
29 A B B A
30 A B D C
31 B D C D
32 C C C A
33 B C B C
34 C B B B
35 A B B B
36 C B D C
37 B D A D
38 C A C D
39 C C A B
40 C A A B
41 D A B A
42 A B C C
43 C A B D