ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC
Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối A1
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Họ, tên thí sinh:._________________________________.
Số báo danh:______________________.
Mã đề thi: 3123
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.
Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant
language of international communication. English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having
incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Normal invasion of 1066. Until the
1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as Wales,
Scotland, or Ireland. However, during the course of the next two centuries, English began to spread around
the globe as result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work. Thus, small
enclaves of English speakers became established and grew various parts of the world. As these communities
proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and
diplomacy.
Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English. Two-thirds
of the world’s science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media,
international airports, and air traffic controllers. Today there are more than 700 million English users in the
world, and over half of these are non- native speakers, constituting the largest number of non-native users than
any other language in the world.
Câu 1: Which of the following is closet in meaning to the word “course”?
A Track B Subject C Time D Policy
Câu 2: According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world
EXCEPT _______.
A The Norman invasion B Missionaries C The slave trade D Colonization
Câu 3: What is the main topic of this passage?
A The uses of English for science and technology
B The expansion of English as an international language
C The number of non-native users of English

D The French influence on the English language
Câu 4: Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England?
A In 1066 B Before 1600 C Around 1350 D After 1600
Câu 5: The world “proliferated” is closet in meaning to which of the following?
A Expanded B Prospered C Organized D Disbanded
Câu 6: The word “enclaves” could best be replaced by which of the following?
A Organizations B Regions C Communities D Countries
Câu 7: The word “elements” is most similar to which of the following?
A Declaration B Customs C Features D Curiosities
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
Câu 8: The plane had scarcely taken off when it crashed.
A The plane took off and soon afterwards it crashed.
B When the plane was taking off, it crashed.
C When the plane crashed, it had not taken off yet.
D The plane scarcely crashed after it took off.
Câu 9: The highway system is a network for locomotion across relatively large distance.
A The network for the transportation of goods called the highway system facilities travel over relatively
large distances.
B Thanks to the highway system a net work of large distances can be covered.
C One can move over comparatively large distances thanks to whole highway network.
D The highway system is a system for moving slowly over large distance
Câu 10: It is undeniable fact that the children watch too much TV.
A It’s undeniable that children don’t watch enough TV.
B It’s undeniable that too many children watch TV.
C It’s obviously true that children spend too much time watching TV.
D It can’t be denied that children watch too many TV programs.
Câu 11: Although the job might bring many dangers, Jesse insisted on getting it.
A However dangerous the job might be, Jesse insisted on getting it.
B Whatever the job might be dangerous, Jesse insisted on getting it.

C However the job might bring dangers, Jesse insisted on getting it.
D Despite bringing many dangers, Jesse insisted on getting it.
Câu 12: He last went to France in 2000.
A He hadn’t gone to France since 2000. B He hasn’t been to France since 2000.
C He hasn’t gone to France since 2000. D He has left France for Vietnam since 2000.
Câu 13: “I’ll give you a lift home if you like.”
A He offered to give me a lift home. B He advised me to give a lift home.
C I liked him to give me a lift home. D If I liked, he would install a lift in my house.
Câu 14: The rose is very beautiful.
A It is a rose of great beauty. B Its rose is very beauty.
C It is a beauty of the rose. D It is a rose with beauty.
Câu 15: There is nothing I wouldn’t do for you.
A Nothing would be done for you.
B Everything I do, I do for you.
C I would do nothing for you.
D I refused to do anything for you.
Câu 16: Cortes came from poverty to conquer the Aztec empire at age 36.
A Rising from poverty to being the head of the Aztec empire took Cortes 36 years.
B Cortes, who had had experience of poverty, was 36 when he conquered the Aztec empire.
C The Aztec empire was 36 years old when the poor Cortes conquered it.
D The 36 year old Cortes forgot his poor background when he conqured the Aztec empire.
Câu 17: “Much obliged,” he said as she opened the door.
A He advised her to oblige him as she opened the door.
B He thanked her for opening the door.
C He told her that she was much obliged as she opened the door.
D He ordered her to be much obliged as she opened the door.
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.

In these days of high (18)_______ it is often difficult for young people to find a job. If they are lucky enough to
be ask to go for an (19) _______, they may find that there are at least 20 other (20)_______ for the job. If a
company is thinking of offering you a job, they will ask you for at least one (21) _______ from either your
previous employer or someone who knows you well. Before take up your job, you may have to sign a (22)
_______. You will probably have to do some (23) _______ which will help you to do the job more successfully.
Once you have decided that this is your chosen (24) _______, you will then have to work to try to get (25)
_______ , which usually bring more responsibility and more money! If you are unlucky, you may be made (26)
_______, and not be able to find another job. It is also a good idea to pay some money into a (27) _______
scheme, which will help you to look after yourself and your family when you are (28) _______. Finally, good
luck!
Câu 18:
A unemployment B unemployed C employment D employers
Câu 19:
A interviewed B interviewee C interviewer D interview
Câu 20:
A application B apply C applicants D applicant
Câu 21:
A recommend B referent C introduction D reference
Câu 22:
A contract B contactor C contra D contrast
Câu 23:
A teaching B instruct C training D trainer
Câu 24:
A career B professioner C trade D trader
Câu 25:
A promotion B promote C fly off D sublimation
Câu 26:
A redundant B redundance C redundancy D reductor
Câu 27:
A pensioner B receiver C pension D recipient

Câu 28:
A retired B retire C retirer D retirement
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.
Câu 29:
A Ecologist B Renewable C Geothermal D Alternative
Câu 30:
A Protect B Cultivate C Prohibit D Pollute
Câu 31:
A Dinosaur B Natural C Maintenance D Existence
Câu 32:
A Even B Throughout C Event D Despite
Câu 33:
A Exhaust B Exit C Excite D Exist
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Câu 34: The taxi had to _______ because the traffic lights had turned red.
A cut up B catch up C pull up D set up
Câu 35: Ten applications were filled _______ Monday morning for the receptionist position.
A until B from C at D on
Câu 36: - Manuel: “Who was that I saw you with last night?” - Peter: “_______”
A Mind your on business! B Ages!
C It cost a fortune! D I don’t know what she sees in him.
Câu 37: From time to time he _______ himself to a weekend in a five-star hotel.
A treats B benefits C indulges D craves
Câu 38: Boxes received from the print shop are not to be _______ unless marked otherwise.
A opens B opening C opened D open
Câu 39: - Mary: “Why don't we go out for the meal tonight?” - Ela: “__________.”
A Sorry. I’m broke B No, thanks
C I prefer to have dinner at home. D No, not at all

Câu 40: Staff meetings are held _______ in third floor conference room.
A every week B sometimes C rarely D always
Câu 41: Because of family problems, he’s _________ a year’s leave of absence.
A making B taking C doing D fixing
Câu 42: The receptionist _______ the vice president if he knew where she was.
A will call B called C call D would call
Câu 43: ________ midnight, the security system turns on automatically.
A For B From C To D At
Câu 44: If the accountant _______ a mistake, she will not charge us for her time.
A had made B made C will make D makes
Câu 45: If you happen to drive _______ my house, stop in for a cup of coffee.
A around B by C over D up to
Câu 46: Yasmin is one of our best employees and _______ working here for two years.
A has been B has C will D is
Câu 47: After working fifteen hours at the office, the new lawyer is finally putting away his papers and
heading _______.
A homey B homeless C home D homely
Câu 48: - Terry: “Make yourself at home.” - Steve: “_______”
A That’s very kind. Thank you. B Pleased to meet you, Terry.
C Same to you. D Cheers!
Câu 49: East Coast Airline’s flight _______ Chicago has been canceled.
A at B in C by D to
Câu 50: The photographer will be accompanied _______ his assistant.
A by B from C with D to
Câu 51: The conference participants had their suitcases ______ at the hotel.
A pick up B picked up C to be picked up D picking up
Câu 52: - Kelly: “Hurry up, we’re late.” - Bred: “_______”
A What about a bit later? B Take care, my love. C Hang on a sec! D Never mind.
Câu 53: The goal of our meetings is to make the directors ______ our problem.
A be understanding B understand C understanding D understood

Câu 54: If our office _______ a coffee machine, Mr. Perkins said he would make coffee every morning.
A would have B had C will have D have
Câu 55: Don’t put up until tomorrow what you can do today. You should not _______.
A wait so long B spare the rod C get down to the wire D show yourself
Câu 56: It was agreed that the committee meet again _______ the tenth of April.
A from B to C for D on
Câu 57: Did Ms. Brown _______ the operator’s manual from the library?
A send B lend C loan D borrow
Câu 58: Ms. Ueki has never made any _______ decisions regarding the operation of her company.
A fool B fooled C foolishness D foolish
Câu 59: - Peter: “Bless you!” - Dwight: “_______”
A Hi, Peter! B How do you do? C Not at all. Don’t mention it. D Thanks.
Câu 60: If this package is sent by the express mail service, it _______ California by Friday.
A reached B reaches C is reaching D will reach
Câu 61: - Teri: “More coffee? Anybody?” - Dough: “_____.”
A It’s right, I think B I’d love to
C Yes, please D I don’t agree, I’m afraid.
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.
Câu 62: They say it can be going to rain later, so you should take an umbrella or you might get wet.
A be going to B should C can D might
Câu 63: He had her driven home by his own car, I thought.
A had her B I thought C by D driven home
Câu 64: Time, however quickly may pass, can do nothing but fan the lames of his loves for her.
A can do nothing B may pass C but fan D however quickly
Câu 65: He said to her not to use a too sharp knife.
A said to B a too sharp knife C not to use D her
Câu 66: Many of the recording instruments used in vary branches of science are kymographs.
A are B vary C branches D recording
Câu 67: As a star she avoids meeting in the street.

A in the street B As C a star D meeting
Câu 68: We called our friends yesterday in Boston to tell them about reunion that we are planning.
A to tell B about C yesterday in Boston D called
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
Câu 69:
Drop everything
and go out.
A Put everything away B Finish work C Stop doing everything D Stop tying
Câu 70:
I am gripped with a fever
whenever he is coming
A I have got a temperature B I’m excited
C I get upset D I feel disappointed
Câu 71: I’d like to have a friend who has
confidence
.


A trust in oneself B good taste
C competence D ability to trust other people
Câu 72: We finally
convinced
our teacher to go on a camping trip with us.
A agued with B persuaded C cooperated with D agreed with
Câu 73: With VietNam’s economic
reform
, the people’s standard of living has become higher.
A increase of consumer goods B production in a large quantity
C change to a better state D partial transformation in structure

Câu 74: The Minister of Foreign Trade has
initiated
a new plan to protect domestic products
A innovated B introduced C assessed D planned
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.
After two decades of growing student enrollments and economic prosperity, business schools in the United
States have started to face harder times.
Only Harvard’s MBA school has shown a substantial increase enrollments in recent years. Both Princeton and
Stanford have been decreases in their enrollments. Since 1990, the number of people receiving Master in
Business Administration (MBA) degrees, has dropped about 3 percent to 75,000, and the trend of lower
enrollment rates is expected to continue.
There are two factors causing this decrease in student seeking an MBA degree. The first one is that many
graduates of four-year colleges are finding that an MBA doesn’t guarantee a plush job on Wall Street, or in
other financial districts of major American cities. Many of the entry-level management jobs are going to
students graduating with Master of Arts degree in English and the humanities as well as those holding MBA
degrees. Students have asked the question, “Is an MBA degree really what I need to be best prepare for
getting a good job?”
The second major factor has been the cutting of American payrolls and the lower number of entry-level jobs
being offered. Business needs are changing, and MBA schools are struggling to meet the new demands.
Câu 75: Which of the following descriptions most likely applies to Wall Street?
A A center for international affairs B A shopping district
C A neighborhood in Mew York D A major financial center
Câu 76: The phrase “two decades” refers to a period of ________.
A 10 years B 20 years C 200 years D 100 years
Câu 77: The word “plush” most probably means _______.
A legal B satisfactory C fancy D dependable
Câu 78: The phrase “trend of” is closet in meaning to which of the following?
A Reluctance of B Extraction from C Drawback to D Movement toward
Câu 79: What is the main focus of this passage?

A Jobs on Wall Street B How school are changing to reflect the economic
C Types of graduate degrees D Changes in enrollment for MBA schools
Câu 80: According to the passage, what are two causes of declining business school enrollments?
A Declining population and economic prosperity
B Low salary and foreign competition
C Fewer MBA schools and fewer entry-level jobs
D Lack of necessity for an MBA and an economic recession
Đáp án :
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. A 6. C 7. C
8. A 9. C 10. C 11. A 12. B 13. A 14. A
15. B 16. B 17. B 18. A 19. D 20. C 21. D
22. A 23. C 24. A 25. A 26. A 27. C 28. A
29. C 30. B 31. D 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. D
36. A 37. A 38. C 39. A 40. A 41. B 42. D
43. D 44. D 45. B 46. A 47. C 48. A 49. D
50. A 51. B 52. C 53. B 54. B 55. C 56. D
57. D 58. D 59. D 60. D 61. C 62. C 63. C
64. B 65. B 66. B 67. D 68. C 69. C 70. B
71. D 72. B 73. C 74. B 75. D 76. B 77. B
78. D 79. D 80. D