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ĐỀ 1

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is 
pronounced differently from that of the rest.

1. A. friendly B. religion C. tent D. correct

2. A. comprise B. realize C. comic D. smile

Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.

3. A. hospital B. mischievous C. supportive D. special

4. A. possible. B. university C. secondary D. suitable

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following 
question.

5. Are you coming tonight? -I’d love to, but I’m afraid I ________ then.

A. will be teaching B. will teach C. will have taught D. am teaching
6. It’s high time you _________to study seriously.

A. begin B. began C. did begin D. would begin

7. I’m going to the market but I can’t think of ________to buy for dinner.

A. where B. what C. that D. which

8. Different conservation efforts have been made in order to save _______ species.

A. endangered B. danger C. dangerous D. endanger

9. This boy lied to you, _______you don't trust him any more.

A. however B. and C. so D. but

10. My sister didn't get the job ______she had all the necessary qualifications.

A. although B. however C. therefore D. in spite of

11. We went out for ______ meal last night. ______ restaurant we went to was excellent.

A. a /The B. a / (nothing) C. the /(nothing) D. the /A

12 You can tell Tom what I said but he _______ keep it secret.

A. needn't B. need C. mustn't D. must

13. I can hear you quite clearly. You _______ shout.

A. might not B. cannot C. needn't D. mustn't

14. Another conversation effort is the development of wildlife habitat reserves as they are suitable for their
_______.

A. survival B. surviving C. survivor D. survive

15. Extinction means situation____a plant, or an animal or another away of life etc… stops existing.

A. in which B. to which C. for which D. on which

16. Rabbits are one of the agents that ______ make deserts.

A. help B. helped C. helps D. helping

17. We ______ out as soon as it ________ raining?

A. go/ will stop B. will go/ stops C. will go/ is stopping D. go/will have
stopped

18. The toxic material on the derailed train _____ the atmosphere. [derail: go off the rail]

A. contaminated B. retained C. intoxicated D. redirected
19. In the future cars will still be with us, but instead of petrol they could run ______ anything from
electricity to methane gas.

A. on B. by C. out D. with

20. There is more than one conservation effort ______ to save endangered animals.

A. to make B. to have made C. to be made D. to have been

made

Choose the best sentence that has the same meaning as the original one by circling letter A, B, C or D. 
21. Although he is driving a luxurious car, he is not rich.

A. He is not rich and he owns a luxurious car.
B. He has an expensive car and he is not very poor.
C. Driving an expensive car makes him become poor.

D. Despite driving a luxurious car, he is not rich.
22. Susan finds it easy to make friends.

A. It is easy to make friends with Susan.
B. Susan has a lot of friends.

C. Susan has no difficulty making friends.
D. Susan is fond of making friends.

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A. The first cake I made was very delicious.
B. Never before have I made a cake like this.
C. This is my first cake.

D. I had never made a cake before.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your ansier sheet to indicate the word(s)CLOSEST in meaning to the 
underlined word(s) in each of the following question

24. The situation seems to he changing minute by minute.

A. again and again B. time after time C. from time to lime D. very rapidly
25. When I vas crossing the street, I caught sight of an old friend of mine in a restaurant.

A. waxed B. saw C. looked D. watched

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the 
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

26. Paid employment has undouhtedly brought economic and social gains to many women.

A. freely B. hardlly C. independently D. uncertainly

27. The river should he controlled in order to facilitate navigation.

A. make difficult B. make impossible C. make unpopular D. make busy
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
28. Working as a booksell helps her to support her family.

A B C D

29. It is not easily for her to keep the children amused.

A B C D

30. She had hardly left home than it began to rain.

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.

One of the greatest advances in modern technology has been the (31)_______of computers. They are
already widely used in industry and in universities and the time may come when it will be common for
(32) _______people to use them as well. Computers are capable of doing extremely complicated work in
all branches of learning. They can solve the most complex mathematical problem or put thousands of
unrelated facts (33) _______order. Because they work accurately and at high speeds they save research
workers years of hard work.

It’s a mistake to believe that these machines could ‘think’. There is no possibility that human beings
will be controlled by machines. Though computers are capable of learning from their mistakes and

improving on their (34)_____________, they need detailed instructions from human beings in order to be
able to operate. They can never, as it were, lead independent lives, or rule the word by making decisions
of their own. Computers are the most efficient servants man has ever had and there is no limit to the ways
they can be used to (35) ______our lives.

31. A. discovery B. device C. invention D. instrument

32. A. normal B. ordinary C. average D. medium

33. A. to B. in C. out of D. under

34. A. appear B. appearing C. appearance D. appears

35. A. improve B. brighten C. upgrade D. heighten

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

The biologist's role in society as well as his moral and ethical responsibility in the discovery and

development of new ideas has led to a reassessment of his social and scientific value systems. A scientist
can no longer ignore the consequences of his discoveries; he is as concerned with the possible misuses of
his findings as he is with the basic research in which he is involved. This emerging social and political role
of the biologist and all other scientists requires a weighing of values that cannot be done with the accuracy
or the objectivity of a laboratory balance. As a member of society, it is necessary for a biologist now to
redefine his social obligations and his functions, particularly in the realm of making judgments about such
ethical problems as man's control of his environment or his manipulation of genes to direct further

evolutionary development.

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Probably the greatest biological problem of the future, as it is of the present, will be to find ways to curb
environmental pollution without interfering with man's constant effort to improve the quality of his life.
Many scientists believe that underlying the spectre of pollution is the problem of surplus human

population. A rise in population necessitates an increase in the operations of modern industry, the waste
products of which increase the pollution of air, water, and soil. The question of how many people the
resources of the Earth can support is one of critical importance.

Although the solutions to these and many other problems are yet to be found, they do indicate the need for
biologists to work with social scientists and other members of society in order to determine the

requirements necessary for maintaining a healthy and productive planet. For although many of man's
present and future problems may seem to be essentially social, political, or economic in nature, they have
biological ramifications that could affect the very existence of life itself.

36. According to the passage, a modern scientist should be more concerned about ____.
A. his basic research B. the development of new ideas

C. his manipulation of genes D. the consequences of his discoveries
37. It is implied in the passage that genetic engineering ____.

A. may do us more harm than good B. is no longer desirable
C. is the most desirable for life D. will change all human traits
38. The pronoun "they" in paragraph 2 refers to ____.

A. discoveries concerning hereditary mechanisms B. effects of genetic engineering misuse
C. cases of genetic deficiencies D. possibilities for genetic deficiencies
39. What is probably the most important biological problem mentioned in the passage?

A. social and economic deficiencies B. manipulation of genes

C. genetic engineering misuse D. environmental pollution
40. The word "underlying" in paragraph 3 could best be replaced by "____".

A. noticing B. causing C. finding D. depriving

41. According to the passage, to save our planet, biologists should work

A. harder and harder B. accurately and objectively

C. on social and political purposes D. with other social scientists
42. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "ramifications" in paragraph 4?

A. useful experiments B. effective techniques C. harmful consequences D. latest developments
43. What is the author's purpose in this passage?

A. To conduct a survey of the biologist's role in society

B. To urge biologists to solve the problem of surplus human population
C. To emphasize the biologist's role in solving the world's problems

D. To advise biologists to carry out extensive research into genetic engineering

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

During the 19th century, it was common to hear people in Europe and America say that the resources
of the sea are unlimited. For example, a noted biologist writing in the mid -19th century commented that
none of the great sea fisheries is to be exhausted. Today though, there is evidence that the resources of the
sea are as seriously endangered as those of the land and the air, and that the endangered species include
Herring and Carp as well as the African Elephant, Indian Tiger, and the American Eagle.

Furthermore, the threats to fish are more alarming in some ways than the threats to animals and
birds.

This is because fishes are a much-needed food resources and people throughout the world depend on
fish as an important part of their dish, and the decline in the fish supply could have extensive effects on
hunger and population. Fishermen in the North Atlantic alone annually harvest 20 billion pounds of fish to
satisfy food demands, but it is important to recognize that these practices cannot continue without
depleting fish storage within the next few years. Sea resources are rapidly declining in many parts of
world, and the problem cannot be ignored. We can predict that food supplies in the sea cannot last forever.
44. According to the author what was the attitude in the 19th century toward resources of the sea?

A. declined. B. depleted. C. limited. D. unlimited

45. What is the range of the decline in fish supply?

A. Europe and Asia. B. the whole world. C. Asia and America. D. America.
46. What purpose does the author mention the endangered species for?

A. Environment protection. B. The protection of African Elephant.
C. The protection of Indian Tigers. D. None of the above.

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A .resources’ B. biologists’ C. Americans’ D. Europeans’
48. The word “supply” is closest in meaning to________________

A. product B. need C. food D. category

49. What does the author believe about sea resources?

A. Sea resources can last forever. B. None of the great sea fisheries is to be exhausted.

C. Fish supply has no effects on people. D. Sea resources are important to people.

50. Which of the following titles best describes the purpose of the lecture?

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ĐỀ 2

Choose the word whose undelined part is pronounced differently

1. A. game B. start C. rain D. play

2. A. element B. preservation C. Emission [discharge] D. gesture
Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others

3. A. irrigate B. cosmetic C. ancestry D. delicate

4. A. eardrum B. exhaust C. discard D. inject

Choose one best option to complete each sentence by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D. 
5. By September next year I ___________________ here for ten years.

A. will be working B. work C. will have been working D. have been working
6. The first customer ______________________ this morning was quite rude.

A. dealing with B. with whom we dealt C. to deal with D. dealt with
7. Never before ___________________ such a beautiful waterfall.

A. that I have seen B. do I see C. have I seen D. I have seen
8. We each ___________________ success in life.

A. desire B. desrie for C. desires D. desires for

9. Pupils should have their eyes _________________ regularly.

A. tested B. to test C. test D. testing

10.My brother likes music very much. He ________ to music while working.

A. used to listen B. is used to listening C. is used to listen D. used to be
listening

11.If you are agreeable _________________ our proposal, we’ll go ahead.

A. with B. for C. about D. to

12.Paul’s drunkenness lost him the job. Unless he _____ so often, he ________ sacked.
A. drank/wouldn’t be B. had drunk/wouldn’t have been

C. hadn’t drunk/would have been D. would drink/hadn’t been
13.My new neighbour has two children, ____________ are very lovely.

A. both of whom B. all of whom C. who both of D. both of that
14.Schooling is compulsory for all Vietnamese children ___________ from six to fourteen.

A. age B. aged C. at age D. on age

15.This room is ___________________.

A. too small for us to work in B. so small that we can’t work in

C. not big enough for us to live in it D. such small room that we can’t live in it

16.This student is determined to be the best student ______________.

A. so as his parents to be proud of him B. in order to be proud of his parents
C. in order for his parents will proud of him D. so that his parents will be proud of him
17.American men rarely shake hands when _______________.

A. they are introduced B. they say hello
C. they say goodbye D. they are the hosts

18.Paul: Mary, this is Mr.Baker. –Mary (to Mr.Baker): _________________.

A. How are you? B. How do you do C. Hello D. Hi

19.Tom promised us that he ___________ us as soon as he _________________ a hotel.
A. would call / had found B. would call / would find
C. had called / had found D. called / would have found
20.Tom is thought ___________ the runaway murderer last week.

A. to meet B. to be met C. to have met D. that he met

21.____________ all the evidence, the man denied having stolen the motorbike.

A. As a result of B. Even if C. Due to D. Despite

Choose the underlined part that needs corrections.

22.About two-third of my students wish to get a scholarship to sudy abroad.

A B C D

23.If we have a chance to travel abroad, Paris is the first city where we’d like to visit.{

A B C D

Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one.
24.No one in our club can speak English as fluently as Mai.

A. Mai speaks English more fluently than no one in our club.
B. Mai is the worst English speaker in our club.

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D. Mai speaks English the most fluently in our club.
25. The girl jumped joyfully as soon as she heard the result.

A. Hardly the girl heard the result when she jumped joyfully.
B. Hardly the girl had heard the result when did she jump joyfully.
C. Hardly had the girl heard the result when she jumped joyfully.
D. Hardly had the girl heard the result when did she jump joyfully.
26.I haven’t gone to the cinema for ten years.

A. It’s ten years I haven’t gone to the cinema.
B. It was ten years ago I went to the cinema.
C. The last time I went to the cinema was 10 years.
D. I last went to the cinema 10 years ago.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your ansier sheet to indicate the word(s)CLOSEST in meaning to the 
underlined word(s) in each of the following question

27. I think we have solved this problem once and for all.

A. in the end B. forever C. temporarily D. immediately

28. Although Mallory had consistenly refused to go out with Kevin, he pleaded with her to reconsider and
give him a chance.

A. give him a break B. give him an appointment
C. give him a place D. give him a space

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the 
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

29. Mr Armstrong is said to be a fairly well-to-do man

A. big B. important C. wealthy D. poor

30. He was not a good father. He neglected his children

A. blamed B. took care off C. disregarded D. punished

Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best option to fit each space by circling the 
corresponding letter A, B, C or D.

If women choose to pursue a career once they have children, they often miss out on a close
(31)_____ with their children. Helen Jamieson is a mother of three who has given (32)_____ work to look
after her children full-time. She strongly believes that women are pressurized to do too much, driving
themselves to the absolute limit. In her own case, after six years of paid employment, Helen finally
decided to call it a day. She said she initially found it hard being at home, though she never misses the job
itself. She admits that if she had had a brilliant career to begin (33)_____, she might feel differently now.
Financially, she is no worse off (34)______ before, as the cost of childcare and commuting exceeded her
actual income. (35)______ the government starts to give other tax incentives to working parents, she says
she will not return to the workplace until her children are grown up.

31.A. friendship B. relationship C. scholarship D. membership

32.A. out B. in C. to D. up

33.A. up B. with C. to D. at

34.A. as B. so C. than D. then

35.A. Unless B. If C. Provided D. Even if

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.

The goal of Internet-based encyclopedia Wikipedia (www.wikipedia.org) is to give everyone on
the planet access to information. Like other encyclopedias, Wikipedia contains lots of information: more
than 2.5 million articles in 200 different languages covering just about every subject. Unlike other
encyclopedias, however, Wikipedia is not written by experts, but by ordinary people. These writers are
not paid and their names are not published. They contribute to Wikipedia simply because they want to
share their knowledge.

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Internet-based encyclopedia that would provide information quickly and easily to everyone. Furthermore,
that information would be available free, unlike other Internet encyclopedias at that time.

But Wales, like everyone else, believed that people with special knowledge were needed to write the
articles, and so he began by hiring experts. He soon changed his approach, however, as it took them a
long time to finish their work. He decided to open up the encyclopedia in a radical new way, so that
everyone would have access not only to the information, but also to the process of putting this information
online. To do this, he used what is known as “Wiki” software (from the Hawaiian word for “fast”), which
allows users to create or alter content on web page. The system is very simple: When you open the web

site, you can simply search for information or you can log on to become a writer or editor of articles. If
you find an article that interests you – about your hometown, for example – you can correct it or expand it.
This process goes on until no one is interested in making any more changes.

36. Wikipedia is a(n) ______ .

A. book B. journal C. article D. dictionary

37. Wikipedia is written by___________.

A. paid writers B. millionaires C. normal people D. world experts
38. The phrase “these writers” in the first paragraph refers to _______.

A. ordinary readers B. ordinary people C. encyclopedia experts D. every subject
39. Microsoft’s Encarta is cited in the passage as an example of _______.

A. CD-ROM dictionary B. printed encyclopedia

C. online encyclopedia D. updateable online encyclopedia

40. The word “approach” in the third paragraph of the passage means________.

A. idea B. time C. method D. writing

41. The user of Wikipedia can do all of the following EXCEPT__________.
A. have access to information B. determinate the website
C. modify information D. edit information

42. We can say that Jimmy Wales _______.

A. became very famous after the formation of Wikipedia B. is the father of Wikipedia
C. made a great profit from Wikipedia D. decides who can use Wikipedia
43. Wiki software enables _______.

A. exchanging articles B. a purchase of information C. limited access D. editing
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.

In the 1960s, the World Health Organization (WHO) began a campaign te eradicate the mosquitoes
that transmit the disease malaria. It was a noble goal, since malaria kills an estimated 3 million people
each year in the world's tropical regions, predominantly southern Africa, WHO led an effort to spray the
mosquitoes' habitat with a chemical pesticide-a poison used to kill insects-called DDT. Early results were
promising, and the mosquito was eliminated from the edge of its native range. The effort soon faltered,
however, and the eradication was dropped. How could a tiny mosquitoes thwart the best efforts of a large
group of well-funded scientists.

Situations like this one have occurred dozens of times in the last several decades. In a common
scenario, whenever a new type of pesticide is used to control agricultural pest, the early results are
encouraging. A relatively small amount of the poison dusted onto a crop may kill 99% of the insects.
However, the relatively few survivors of the first pesticides wave are insects with genes that somehow
enable them to resist the chemical attack. The poison kills most members of the insect population, leaving
only the resistant individuals to reproduce. And when they do, their offspring inherit the genes for
pesticide resistance. In each generation, the proportion of pesticide-resistant individuals in the insect
population increases, making subsequent sprayings less and less effective.

Since the widespread use of chemical pesticides began in the 1940s, scientists have documented
pesticide resistance in more than 500 species of insects. The problems such insects pose-through their
impact on agriculture and medicine-are just some of the many ways that evolution has a direct connection
to our daily lives. Everywhere, all the time, populations of organisms are fine tuning adaptions to local
environments through the evolutionary process of natural selection. Given the dynamics of the Earth and

its life, it is not surprising that even the kinds of organisms on the planet-the species-have changed over
the time.

44. The word " eradicate " in the first paragraph could be best replaced by_______
A. pass on B. increase C. find out D. kill off
45. The increase of pesticide-resistant insects________.

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C. makes later sprayings less effective. D. makes subsequent sprayings impossible
46. Relatively few insects have genes that________.

A. make them vulnerable B. enable them to attack the pesticide
C. prevent them from resisting the chemical attack D. allow them to survive the pesticide
47. The word "documented " in the third paragraph means_______

A. recorded B. noticed C. viewed D. reviewed
48. According to the passage, the problems caused by insects show_______.

A. their influence on agriculture and medicine B. the direct link between evolution and our life
C. fine adaptions to local environments D. their impact on environment

49. Natural selection________.

A. allows living objects to adapt to environment B. processes the environment.
C. evolves the environment D. is dynamic

50. What is the passage mainly about?
A. review the development of pesticides

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ĐỀ 3

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest

1. A. rhinoceros B. habitat C. vehicle D. whale

2. A. involved B. decided C. explained D. swallowed

Choose the word whose mainstress is placed differently from that of the rest

3. A. certificate B. apartment C. individual D. biology

4. A. interview B. shortage C. applicant D. supportive

Choose the correct answer to each following questions. 
5. The more electricity you use, ___________.

A. the higher your bill will be B. the higher will be your bill
C. your bill will be higherD. the highest your bill will be

6. __________ their valuable fur, many animals are hunted.

A. Because B. Inspite of C. because of D. therefore

7. “When____________ ?” _ “ In 1928 ”.

A. did penicillin discovered B. penicillin was discovered
C. did penicillin discover D. was penicillin discovered

8. It is _________ that I can’t put it down.

A. such interesting book B. so interesting book

C. too interesting book D. such an interesting book
9. These days everybody is aware ___________the danger of smoking.

A. up B. of C. on D. with

10. John told me about his new job, ___________ very much.

A. that he’s enjoying B. he’s enjoying C. which he’s enjoying D. A & C
11. ________Sahara is __________ biggest desert in __________ Africa.

A. _/ the / _ B. The / _ / _ C. _ / The / an D. The / the / _
12. The students are being made ________ harder. [passive made+to+infinitive]

A. work B. worked C. to work D. working

13. ________ the weather is, __________ I feel.

A. The warm / the good B. The warmer / the better

C. Warmer / better D. The warmest / the best

14. I can’t speak English, ___________.

A. neither can she B. she can’t either C. she can’t too D. A, B are
correct

15. She said that she _________ for five hours.

A. had been driving B. has been driving C. drove D. would drive

16. If you _________ right away, you would probably catch the train.

A. left B. will leave C. would leave D. leave

17. _________ my father is old, he still goes jogging.

A. Although B. Because of C. So that D. Despite

18. I advised him _________ too much about the result of the test.

A. not worrying B. not to worrying C. not to worry D. don’t worry
19. He asked me _________ home the day before.

A. what time I leave B. what time I will leave C. what time I left D. what time I
had left

20. Where is Mary ? _ She ___________ her homework in her room.

A. is performing B. is making C. is doing D. is learning

21. The development of wildlife habitat reserves is a good conservation measure ___________.
A. to prevent endangered species B. to feed endangered species
C. to benefit from endangered species D. to save endangered species

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your ansier sheet to indicate the word(s)CLOSEST in meaning to the 
underlined word(s) in each of the following question

22. This is a difficult topic. Please explain it in a plain language

A. easy B. new C. different D. detailed

23. He claimed that the car belonged to him.

A. knew B. thought C. suspected D. declared

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the 
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

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A. started B. stopped off C. called off D. canceled
25. He has a good memory to retain facts easily

A. remember B. forget C. understand D. know

Choose the correct option to each of the following questions. 
26. I have tried hard but I can not earn enough money.

A. Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.
B. I have tried hard and so I can earn enough money.
C. I have tried hard so that I can earn enough money.
D. I have tried hard ; therefore I can’t earn enough money.

27. As television programmes become more popular, they seem to get worse.
A. The more popular be come television programmes, the worse they seem.
B. The popular television programmes, the worse they seem.

C. The more popular television programmes become, the worse they seem.
D. The most popular television programmes become, the worst they seem.
28. She started working as a secretary five years ago.

A. She used to work as a secretary five years ago.

B. It’s five years since she started working as a secretary.
C. She has worked as a secretary for five years.

D. Both B & C are correct.

Choose the underlined part that needs correction. 
29. He apologized with me for arriving late.

A B C D

30. We didn’t go out because of the heavily rain.

A B C D

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer

A large supermarket was looking for a manager for a new store they were planning to open. Out of
over 90 people who had applied for the post they had chosen five and asked them to come for an
interview.

The first (31)______, Mr Riley, walked into the interview room. He was smartly dressed, but it was
clear that he was listening to a personal stereo. He sat down, (32)______off his shoes and lit a cigarette.
One of the interviewers said that they would prefer him not to smoke and Mr. Riley apologized. Just at
that moment, a telephone rang. Mr. Riley reached into his pocket, took (33)______his mobile phone and
began a conversation with a friend of his. After a minute or two, the interviewers had enough and said
they wanted to begin. “Certainly, go ahead,”said Mr. Riley. They (34)______him why he wanted the job.
“I don’t,” he replied. “But I (35)______like a day in London, and you’ve already paid my train fare to
come up here for the interview.

31. A. applied B. application C. applicant D. applier

32. A. took B. put C. wore D. taken

33. A off B. in C. out D. over

34. A. said B. told C. warned D. asked

35. A. felt B. wanted C. was D. needed

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.

ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISTS

Paul Watson is an environmental activist. He is a man who believes that he must do something, not just
talk about doing something. Paul believes in protecting endangered animals, and he protects them in
controversial ways. Some people think that Watson is a hero and admire him very much. Other people
think that he is a criminal.

On July 16th, 1979, Paul Watson and his crew were on his ship, which is called the Sea Shepherd. Watson
and the people who work on the Sea Shepherd were hunting on the Atlantic Ocean near Portugal.
However, they had a strange prey; instead of hunting for animals, their prey was a ship, the Sierra. The
Sea Shepherd found the Sierra, ran into it and sank it. As a result, the Sierra never returned to the sea. The
Sea Shepherd, on the other hand, returned to its home in Canada. Paul Watson and his workers thought
that they had been successful.

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Paul Watson tried to persuade the international whaling commission to stop the Sierra. However, the
commission did very little, and Paul became impatient. He decided to stop the Sierra and other whaling
ships in any way that he could. He offered to pay $25,000 to anyone who sank any illegal whaling ship,

and he sank the Sierra. He acted because he believes that the whales must be protected. Still, he acted
without the approval of the government; therefore, his actions were controversial.

Paul Watson is not the only environmental activist. Other men and women are also fighting to protect the
Earth. Like Watson, they do not always have the approval of their governments, and like Watson, they
have become impatient. Yet, because of their concern for the environment, they will act to protect it.
36. The members of a ship’s crew are ____.

A the men and women who work on the ship
B the people who own the ship

C all of the people on a ship, including the passengers
D the people who work on the airplanes

37. In paragraph 3 the phrase “and froze it” refers to ____ .

A the Sierra B whale meat C whales D the Sierra crew
38. The main idea of paragraph 3 is that ____ .

A the Sierra sold whale meat in some countries

B the people on the Sierra killed as many whales as they could.
C whaling is illegal according to international law.

D the people on the Sierra didn’t obey international laws.
39. The main idea of paragraph one is that ____

A Paul Watson is a controversial environmental activist
B Paul Watson is a hero to some people

C Paul Watson does not believe in talking
D activists are people who do something

40. The captain and the crew of the Sierra were acting illegally because ____.
A they were killing and selling whales

B they were not obeying international laws
C they were whaling

D All of the above are correct

41. When something is controversial , ____

A people have different ideas about it B everyone agrees with it

C people protect it D everyone disagrees with it

42. According to the reading, an environmental activist is someone who ____
A does something to protect the Earth B is a hero, like Paul Watson

C runs into whaling ship D talks about protecting endangered species
43. The author implies that Paul Watson lives in ____

A a ship on the Atlantic B Portugal C the Sierra D Canada

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.

The Culture of Vietnam is one of the oldest in the Southeast Asia region. Although Vietnam lies
geographically in Southeast Asia, long periods of Chinese domination and influence has resulted in the

emergence of many East Asian characteristics in Vietnamese culture, and generally Vietnam is said to be
part of the East Asian cultural sphere, known widely as Chinese cultural sphere. Despite considerable
foreign influence, Vietnamese people have managed to retain many distinct native customs which have
always played a vital role in daily Vietnamese life throughout the millennia. While Chinese culture has the
largest influence on traditional Vietnamese culture, there is also a much smaller influence from the Cham
and later Western cultures, most notably that of France, Russia and The United States.

In terms of prehistory, most Vietnamese historians consider the ancient Dong Son culture to be
one of the defining aspects of early Vietnamese civilization. Nowadays, most people live in or near the
densely populous Red River or Mekong deltas. Due to the nation’s southward expansion throughout its
history, along with the different climate environment met by the settles as they moved further south,
slightly different regional cultures began to emerge, most notably between Northern and Southern
Vietnam.

44. The culture of Vietnam __________.

A. was influenced by that of China B. does not any Asian characteristics

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A. of Russia B. of the United Kingdom C. of the United States D. of France
46. Vietnamese people ____________.

A. have many diverse native customs

B. highly appreciate the Western influence on their culture
C. failed to retain the native customs

D. can’t keep their own culture in their daily life

47. The word “distinct” is closest in meaning to_____________

A. similar B. different C. remarkable D. diver

48. The word “ that” refers to_____________

A. foreign B. life C. influence D. culture

49. Through history, Vietnam expanded to the __________.

A. south B. north C. east D. west

50. Which sentence is TRUE?

A. Red River delta is densely populous

B. the North of Vietnam and the South of Vietnam have the same regional cultures
C. The Mekong delta is more populous than the Red River one

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Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest

1. A. leaves B. songs C. deserts D. knives

2. A. thanks B. attract C. back. D. taste

Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.

3. A. attract B. person C. signal D. instance

4. A. situation B. appropriate C. informality D. entertainment

Choose the correct answer to each following questions.

5. It is very important to make a good impression _________your interviewer.

A. on B. for C. of D. to

6. “ Who suggested _________here for the picnic?”

A. come B. came C. to come D. coming

7. “ I’ve enjoyed myself very much. But it’s very late, so _________.”

A. take good care B. have a good day C. goodbye for now D. it’s great fun,
8. OXFAM_________the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief.

A. refers to B. works for C. applies to D. stands for

9. “ I _________to see the doctor if I were you. ”

A. was to go B. had gone C. would go D. would be going
10.I wish my parents _________here now.

A. are B. would be C. being D. were

11.My car is getting unreliable. I think I’ll trade it _________for a new one.

A. off B. out C. away D. in

12.– “_________ do the buses run?” – “ Every twenty minutes. ”

A. How far B. What time C. How often D. How much

13.I have two horses_________ of them run very fast.

A. All B. Each C. One D. Both

14. “ You _________put the car in the garage. I’m going out in it later. ”

A. needn’t B. mustn’t C. haven’t D. can’t

15.Swimming and water skiing are both _________sports.

A. aquatic B. field C. freestyle D. blood

16.– Mike: “ Our living standards have been improved greatly. ” – Susan: “_________.”
A. Thank you for saying so B. Sure. I couldn’t agree more

C. No, it’s nice to say so D. Yes, it’s nice of you to say so

17.The 22nd SEA Games were a successful _________ event.

A. sport B. sporting C. sporty D. sportive

18.Not only _________the exam but she also got the scholarship.

A. did she pass B. she passed C. she has passed D. has she passed
19._________! I had no idea you were abroad last month.

A. What surprise B. How a surprise C. What a surprise D. Such surprise
20.The noise was _________it woke everyone up.

A. so loud that B. very loud that C. so loud until D. very loud
21.Books are still a cheap way to get information and ___________.

A. attention B. entertainment C. assistance D. agreement
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

22.Our lifestyle changed since running water came to our village.

A B C D

23.Neither plants or animals can survive for very long without water, a necessary resource that

A B C

support all life forms.
D

Choose the correct answer to each following questions 
24.Tommy was one _________.

A. happy chidren of his class. B. of the happiest child in the class
C. child who was happiest of all the class D. of the happiest children in the class
25.John said that no other car could go _________.

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26. Sue lives in this house. The house is opposite my house.
A. Sue lives in this house, which is opposite mine.
B. Sue lives in this house which is opposite mine.
C. Sue lives in this house, that is opposite mine.
D. Sue lives in this house, where is opposite mine.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)SYNONYM in meaning to the 
underlined word(s) in each of the following question

27. The sailor is suffering from a deficiency of Vitamin C

A. lack B. short C. sufficiency D. enough

28. The nurse told her that she would have to wait for a few days for the outcome of the medical check-up.

A. putting B. payment C. result D. coming

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) ANTONYM in meaning to the 
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

29. The farmers removed some undeveloped trees to improve the growth of the rest.

A transferred B fertilized C planted D eliminated

30. My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.

A ill-educated B unskilled C unimpaired D unqualified

Read the following passage und choose the answer

When the weather is cold, it is not very much fun to (31)______ a bus. People have to stand at a
bus- stop for minutes or even hours. They talk about the bus and (32)______ about the weather. Most of
them feel cold. Some have to drink coffee to stay warm.

Traveling by bus (33)______ pollution, but people often would rather drive their cars. Many people

are not used to the bus schedules, and they do not like to wait.

On the other hand, many people have been (34)______ the bus every day for many years. They are
used to it. They say the bus has been coming on time every day, and they have never been late for work. In
(35)______, they do not need a parking place in all that time. Buses are very convenient when you are
used to them.

31.A. search B. look for C. stand for D. wait for

32.A. tell B. complain C. comment D. judge

33.A. cuts B. reduces C. stops D. eliminates

34.A. looking B. waiting C. getting D. taking

35.A. end B. last C. addition D. conclusion

Read the following passage adapted from Cultural Guide - OALD, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D
on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

The issue of equality for women in British society first attracted national attention in the early
20th century, when the suffragettes won for women the right to vote. In the 1960s feminism became the
subject of intense debate when the women’s liberation movement encouraged women to reject their
traditional supporting role and to demand equal status and equal rights with men in areas such as
employment and pay.

Since then, the gender gap between the sexes has been reduced. The Equal Pay Act of 1970, for
instance, made it illegal for women to be paid less than men for doing the same work, and in 1975 the
Sex Discrimination Act aimed to prevent either sex having an unfair advantage when applying for jobs.
In the same year the Equal Opportunities Commission was set up to help people claim their rights to

equal treatment and to publish research and statistics to show where improvements in opportunities for
women need to be made.

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the household chores. In the 1980s, feminism became less popular in the US and there was less interest
in solving the remaining problems, such as the fact that most women still earn much less than men.
Although there is still discrimination, the principle that it should not exist is widely accepted.

36. It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that in the 19th century, ______.
A. suffragettes fought for the equal employment and equal pay
B. British women did not have the right to vote in political elections
C. British women did not complete their traditional supporting role
D. most women did not wish to have equal status and equal rights
37. The phrase “gender gap” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.

A. the visible space between men and women B. the social distance between the two sexes

C. the social relationship between the two sexes D. the difference in status between men and women
38. Susan B. Anthony, Margaret Sanger, and Elizabeth Blackwell are mentioned as ______.

A. American women who were more successful than men
B. American women with exceptional abilities

C. American women who had greater opportunities
D. pioneers in the fight for American women’s rights
39. The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) ______.

A. supported employers, schools and clubs B. was not officially approved
C. was brought into force in the 1960s D. changed the US Constitution
40. In the late 20th century, some information about feminism in Britain was issued by ______.

A. the Equal Opportunities Commission B. the Sex Discrimination Act

C. the Equal Pay Act of 1970 D. the Equal Rights Amendment
41. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The movement of feminism began in the US earlier than in Britain.
B. The women’s liberation movement in the world first began in Britain.

C. The British government passed laws to support women in the early 20th century.
D. The US movement of feminism became the most popular in the late 20th century.
42. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.

A. women do not have better employment opportunities despite their great efforts
B. the belief that sex discrimination should not exist is not popular in the US
C. the British government did not approve of the women’s liberation movement
D. women in Britain and the US still fight for their equal status and equal rights
43. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A. The Suffragettes in British Society B. Women and the Right to Vote
C. Feminism in Britain and the US D. Opportunities for Women Nowadays

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

Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821 and emigrated to New York City when she was
ten years old. One day she decided that she wanted to become a doctor. That was nearly impossible for
woman in the middle of the nineteenth century. After writing many letters seeking admission to medical
schools, she was finally accepted by a doctor in Philadelphia. So determined was she that she taught at
school and gave music lessons to earn money for her tuition.

In 1849, after graduation from medical school, she decided to further her education in Paris. She
wanted to be a surgeon, but a serious eye infection forced her to abandon the idea.

Upon returning to the US, she found it difficult to start her own practice because she was a woman.
By 1857, Elizabeth and her sister, also a doctor, along with another female doctor, managed to open a new
hospital, the first for women and children. Besides being the first female physician in the US and
founding her own hospital, she also established the first medical school for women.

44. Why couldn’t Elizabeth Blackwell realize her dream of becoming a surgeon?
A. She couldn’t get admitted to medical school.

B. She decided to further her education in Paris.
C. A serious eye infection halted her quest.

D. It was difficult for her to start a practice in the US.

45. What main obstacle almost destroyed Elizabeth’s chances for becoming a doctor?

A. She was a woman. B. She wrote too many letters.

C. She couldn’t graduate from medical school. D. She couldn’t establish her hospital.
46. The word “emigrated” is closest in meaning to______________

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47. How many years elapsed between her graduation from medical school and the opening her hospital?

A. 8 B.10 C. 19 D. 36

48. All of the following are “firsts” in the life of Elizabeth Blackwell except ___________
A. She became the first female physician in the US.

B. She was the first woman surgeon in the US.

C. She and several other women founded ‘the first’ hospital for women and children.
D. She established the first medical school for women.

49. The word “founding” is closest in meaning to__________________

A. giving up B. setting up C. turning up D. coming up

50. What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Elizabeth Blackwell overcame serious obstacles to become the first woman doctor in US.
B. Elizabeth Blackwell had to abandon her plans to become a doctor because of eye infection.
C. Elizabeth Blackwell even taught music to pay for her medical Studies.

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ĐỀ5

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.

1. A. ancient B. ocean C. concentrate D. official

2. A. photographs B. roofs C. laughs D. weighs

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentences.

3. The wedding day was………chosen by the parents of the groom.

A. careless B. careful C. carelessly D. carefully

4. _________is the natural environment in which plants or animals live.

A. Inhabitant B. Extinction C. Habitat D. Biodiversity

5. – “I’d like the pink dress, please! Can I try it on?” _ “ Yes, _________”

A. certainly B. you do C. you would D. you must

6. Our visit to Japan was delayed _________my wife's illness.

A. because B. because of C. thanks to D. though

7. Helen: “Congratulation!” - Jane: “____________. ”

A. What a pity! B. Thanks C. I’m sorry D. You are welcome

8. Carbon dioxide occurs in the air in a natural form.

A. begins B. takes place C. emits D. releases

9. John was the last applicant ____ for a position in that company.

A. to interview B. to be interviewed C. interviewing D. which is
interviewed

10.I saw Maggie at the party. She ___________a very beautiful dress.

A. wears B. wore C. was wearing D. has worn

11.Maria: “ Thanks for the lovely evening. ” - Diana: “____________. ”

A. Oh, that’s right B. I’m glad you enjoyed it

C. No, it’s not good D. Yes, it’s really great
12.To Americans, it is impolite to ask someone about age, _____________, and salary.

A. marry B. married C. marrying D. marriage

13.It is said that Robin Hood robbed ______rich and gave the money to ___________ poor.

A. a/a B. a/the C. the/the D. the/a

14.The weather becomes ____________.

A. colder with colder B. colder and colder C. colder and more cold D. more and more
cold

15._____________ up by his uncle, he became a good person.

A. Bring B. To bring C. Brought D. Bringing

16.The man was ____________ when his son bought a computer.

A. worry B. worried C. worrying D. to worry

17.– Jones: “Karen, tell me what it is like there?” - Karen: “____________”
A. You’ve got to be kidding ! B. I don’t like it.

C. Oh. Wonderful. D. It’s cold there.

18.Emily said that her teacher ___________to London ___________.

A. will go / tomorrow B. went / tomorrow

C. would go / the next day D. had gone / the next day
19.I hate____________a child_____________.

A. see/ punishing B. see/ punish C. seeing/ to punish D. seeing/ punished
20.I have no idea how to ____________this kind of business.

A. turn B. make C. run D. take

21.- Jane: "Would you like to go to the cinema with us tonight?"
- Marry: "_________”. I have much work to do."

A. I'd like to B. No, I won't C. No, thanks D. Yes, I will
Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the printed one.

22.I often share my secrets with my sister.

A. It is my sister which I often share secrets with.
B. It is my sister that I often share secrets.

C. It is my sister whose I often share secrets with.
D. It is my sister with whom I often share secrets.

23.My mother is very busy at work but she takes good care of her children.

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C. Though my mother was very busy at work my mother took good care of her children.
D. Although my mother was very busy at work she did not take good care of her children.
24."You'd better think carefully before applying for that job. " she said to me.

A. She said me to think carefully before applying for the job.
B. She say me to think carefully before applying for the job.
C. She advises me to think carefully before applying for the job.
D. She advised me to think carefully before applying for the job.
Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting. 
25.Some people become close friends with people he work with.

A B C D

26.They worked very hardly in spite of their old age.
A B C D

Mark the letter A,B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions

27. When the plane takes off , it accelerates to reach maximum take off speed

A. slows down suddenly B. speeds up quickly C. takes one’s time D. wanders
28. Heshu got a perfect 120 on the TOEFL test .That’s astounding

A. amazing B.believable C. terrible D.dull

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word (s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the 
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

29. We’d better speed up if we want to get there in time.

A. Turn down B. slow down C. put down D. lie down
30. After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released.

A. benevolent B. innovative C. naive D. guilty

Choose the best option to complete the blank in each of the following sentences.

Although most families in the United States enjoy a high living standard, many American women
have to work (31)_______at home and in their offices. Despite their husbands' (32)_______of the
housework, women have to do (33)________of the housekeeping tasks. In single-parent families, the
mothers may not have many children to take care of, but they have to (34)________their families alone
and have to provide for all the housekeeping money. Therefore, the (35)________mothers have to work
very hard to earn their living. Moreover, in spite of the fact that the single mothers have all the modern
conveniences at their homes, they find that bringing up their teenage children alone is not easy.

31. A. hardly B. hard C. fast D. equally

32. A. share B. need C. refusal D. responsibility

33. A. best B. most C. fewest D. least

34. A. raise B. earn for C. keep D. nurse

35. A. dependent B. lonely C. alone D. single

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.

Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become
extinct or have neared extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles
in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become
extinct.

What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused
almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but
in personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of
extinction. Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the
world’s ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival –
and the survival of our planet.

Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries,
in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animals reserves. They
then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also
depend on world organizations for support. This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to
protect the animals. Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of
products made from endangered species. This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals
from being hunted and killed.

36. What is the main topic of the passage?

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C. The Bengal tiger D. International boycotts

37. The word “poachers” could be best replaced by which of the following?

A. Concerned scientists B. Enterprising researchers C. Illegal hunters D. Trained
hunters

38. The word “callousness” could be best replaced by which of the following?

A. incompetence B. indirectness C. insensitivity D. independence
39. The previous passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast:

A. A comparison and a contrast B. A problem and a solution

C. A statement and an illustration D. Specific and general information
40. What does the word “this” refer to in the passage?

A. Bengal tiger B. Interest in material gain

C. Killing animals for personal satisfaction D. The decrease in the Bengal tiger population
41. The word “defray” is closest in meaning to which of the following?

A. make a payment on B. raise C. lower D. make an investment toward
42. What does the term “international boycott” refer to?

A. A global increase in animal survival B. A refusal to buy animal products worldwide
C. Defraying the cost of maintaining national parks D. Buying and selling of animal products overseas
43. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude?

A. indifferent B. forgiving C. concerned D. surprised

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

Family types vary in different countries and among different cultures. In Western, industrialized
societies, the nuclear family ranks as the most common family type. It consists of a father, a mother and
their children. But nuclear families exist alongside many other types of family units. In the single-parent
family, for example, a mother or a father heads the family alone. A blended family is formed when a
divorced or widowed parent remarries. As divorce rates have risen, the number of single-parent and
blended families has increased.

In many parts of the world, parents and children live together with other family members under the

same roof. These complex families usually contain several generations of family members, including
grandparents, parents and children. They may also include brothers or sisters and their families, uncles,
aunts and cousins. Even when relatives do not live together, they still consider themselves members of the
same extended family includes grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins.

44. The nuclear family ranks as the most common family type _____________

A. in many industrialized countries B. in countries with nuclear weapons
C. that consists of more than two generations D. that leads to the divorce of parents
45. In the single-parent family, ____________

A. there are often no children B. only one parent lives with his or her child or children
C. the number of blended children has increased D. children live alone

46. The word “They” refers to____________________

A. members B. families C. parent remarries D. children

47. Grandparents, parents and children are mentioned as ______________

A. the three typical generations of an extended family B. three branches of a family tree
C. the closest and happiest relatives D. a complex combination
48. The second paragraph is about ____________

A. American culture B. relatives and family members
C. the relationship between family members D. the extended family
49. The underlined word “blended” is closest in meaning to ____________

A. complex B. married C. mixed D. formed

50. Which of the following sentence is TRUE?

A. The type of the family has differences belonging to cultures and geographic region.
B. The type of the family all over the world is nuclear family.

C. The single-parent family is not common.
D. The blended family is at a low rate.

ĐỀ 6

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2. A. hour B. host C. honest D. honor
Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others.

3. A. different B. important C. attractive D. profession

4. A. technology B. photography C. entertainment D. diversity
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentence.

5. The alarm-clock suddenly ________in the middle of the night.

A. went out B. went on C. went by D. went off

6. Computers are ________used in schools and universities.

A. widely B. wide C. widen D. width

7. We regret ________you that we cannot approve of your suggestion.

A. inform B. to inform C. informing D. informed

8. Peter said he ________a test the following day.

A. had had B. will have C. has had D. would have

9. The quality of these recordings ________not very good.

A. is B. are C. has D. have

10. There are ________in the universe that we can not count them.

A. so many stars B. so much stars C. such stars many D. such stars much
11. ________out of the house than it began to rain.

A. No sooner I got B. No sooner I had got C. No sooner had I got D. No had I got
sooner

12. Peter: “Would you like to have a glass of beer?” -Mary: “________________ .”

A. I’m afraid B. I think it’s right

B. No, Thanks. I’m not thirsty D. Yes. I’m so thirsty
13. I have to do this job because I have no ________.

A. choose B. choice C. choosing D. chosen

14. ________there have been many changes in his life, he still remains a nice man to everyone.

A. Although B. However C. Despite D. Because

15. A good ________of English will help you find a job more easily.

A. expectation B. satisfaction C. condition D. knowledge

16. The story I’ve just read ________Jack London.

A. was written B. wrote by C. was written by D. was written from
17. A number of political prisoners ________since Independent Day.

A. has been released B. have been released C. was released D. have released
18. Five years ago people started to preserve the ________houses and the famous landscape.

A. traditional B. tradition C. traditionally D. traditions 20.

John: “Excuse me! What can I do for you?” - Jane: “________”

A. No, I can’t B. Sorry. I don’t need

C. Thank you. I’m just looking it D. Yes. Do it please
19. Peter : “How about having a drink when we finish school?” - Petty : “________”

A. No, certainly B. You needn’t do that C. You’re welcome D. That’s a good
idea

20. If he________tennis yesterday, he ________tired now.

A. didn’t play – wouldn’t have been B. had played – wouldn’t have been
C. didn’t play – wouldn’t be D. hadn’t played – wouldn’t be
21. He seldom goes to the library, ________?

A. doesn’t he B. does he C. is he D. isn’t he

Choose one option A, B, C or D corresponding to the sentence which has the same meaning as the 
original one.

22. “Please don’t leave until I come back,” Sarah said.
A. Sarah told us do not leave until she comes back.
B. Sarah asked us do not leave until she came back.
C. Sarah told us not to leave until she came back.
D. Sarah said to us not to leave until she comes back.
23. Nam drives more carelessly than his sister does

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D. Nam’s sister drives as carelessly as he does.

24. People say that some Americans are superficially friendly.
A. Some Americans are said as being superficially friendly
B. Some Americans are said that they are superficially friendly
C. People are said that some Americans are superficially friendly
D. Some Americans are said to be superficially friendly

Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting.
25. My brother and me are planning a party for our parents.

A B C D

26. Chemistry has become one of the most important factor in the textile industry.

A B C D

Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part :
27. Despite her terrible injuries, she hasn’t lost the will to live.

A having the strong support B giving the strong power

C against the wish D showing the strong desire

28. Each of us must be concerned in protecting and preserving the independence of our nation.
A worried about B angry with C responsible for D sad about
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word (s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the 
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

29. We’d better speed up if we want to get there in time.

A. Turn down B. slow down C. put down D. lie down
30. After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released.

A. benevolent B. innovative C. naive D. guilty

Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage

What sort of job should you look for? Much depends (31)______your long-term aim. You need to
ask yourself whether you want to specialize in a particular field, work your way up to higher levels of
responsibility or out of your current employment into a broader field.

This job will be studied very carefully when you send your letter of (32)______for your next job. It
(33)______show evidence of serious career planning. Most important, it should extend you, develop you
and give you increasing (34)______Incidentally, if the travel bug is biting, now is the time to pack up and
go. You can do temporary work for a (35)______when you return, pick up where you have left off and get
the second job.

31. A. for B. on C. of D. with

32. A. application B. applicants C. form D. employment

33. A. will B. would C. should D. may

34. A. responsible B. irresponsible C. responsibly D. responsibility

35. A. day B. time C. while D. ages

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

If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius, they will cause a disaster.
According to several leading educational psychologists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which
ambitious parents make. Generally, the child will be only too aware of what his parents expect, and will
fail. Unrealistic parental expectations can cause great damage to children.

However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are
ambitious in a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well – especially if the parents are very
supportive of their child.

Michael Collins is very lucky. He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot by taking him to
concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons for him. They even drive him 50 kilometers twice
a week for violin lessons. Michael’s mother knows very little about music, but his father plays the trumpet
in a large orchestra. However, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling.

Winston Smith, Michael’s friend, however, is not so lucky. Both his parents are successful musicians,
and they set too high a standard for Winston. They want their son to be as successful as they are and so

they enter him for every piano competition held. They are very unhappy when he does not win. Winston is
always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and unhappy.

36. Parents’ ambition for their children is not wrong if they ______.

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37. Who have criticized the methods of some ambitious parents?

A. Successful musicians. B. Educational psychologists. C. Their children. D. Unrealistic
parents.

39. Michael Collins is fortunate in that ______.

A. his parents help him in a sensible way B. his parents are quite rich
C. his mother knows little about music D. his father is a musician
40. The phrase "crazy about" in the passage mostly means ______.

A. "completely unaware of" B. "confused about"
C. "extremely interested in" D. "surprised at"
41. The word "They" in the passage refers to ______.

A. parents in general B. Michael’s parents C. concerts D. violin lessons
42. All of the following people are musical EXCEPT _____.

A. Winston’s mother B. Michael’s mother C. Winston’s father D. Michael’s father
43. The word "unwilling" in the passage mostly means ______.

A. " getting ready to do something" B. "eager to do something"

C. " not objecting to doing anything " D. " not wanting to do something "

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

If parents bring up a child with the aim of turning the child into a genius, they will cause great
damage to him. According to several leading educational psychologists, this is one of the biggest mistakes
which some parents make. Generally, the child will understand very well what the parents expect, and will
fail. Unrealistic parental expectations can cause great damage to the children.

However, if parents are not unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are hopeful
in a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well especially if the parents are very supportive of
their children.

Michael Smiths is very lucky. He is very fond of music, and his parents help him a lot by taking
him to concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons. Although Michael's father plays the
trumpet in a large orchestra, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling.

Michael's friend, Winston Maier, however, is not so lucky. As both his parents are successful
musicians, they set too high a standard for Winston. They want their son to be as successful as they are,
and so they enter him in every piano competition held. They are very unhappy when he does not win.
"When I was at your age, I used to win every competition I entered," Winston's father tells him. Winston
is always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and unhappy.

44. It is one of parents' mistakes if________

A. they want their child to be a musician B. they help their child to win music competitions
C. they don’t care for their child's education much D. they make their child try to achieve too
much.

45. Michael is lucky because________.

A. his parents help him in a sensible way B. his family is rich enough to have a car
C. his father is a musician in an orchestra D. he is free to do anything that he likes best
46. Winston's parents set so high a standard for him that________.

A. he has to do his best to do everything B. he has made great progress in music
C. he is afraid that he may disappoint them D. he often wants to kill himself some day
47. According to the author's opinion,________.

A. parents should be supportive of their children.

B. it is unimportant to let the child develop in the way they want.
C. all sensible parents can train their children to succeed in everything.
D. unrealistic parents should arrange private lessons for their children.
48. The word “ they” refers to______________________

A. parents B. children C. expectations D. psychologists

49. The word “competition” is closest in meaning to________________

A. club B. contest C. class D. course

50. The main idea of the passage is ________.

A. how parents should make a child a musician.

B. what differences there are between two kinds of parents.
C. how parents should bring up a child

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Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest

1. A. garment B. hardship C. carry D. garlic

2. A. near B. pear C. dear D. clear

Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from that of the rest

3. A. capital B. excellent C. determine D. continent

4. A. cultivate B. latitude C. desperate D. disaster

Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions. 
5. ____________ has he behaved like that before.

A. Only by B. When C. Never D. For

6. “ More coffee? Anybody?” - “ _________________.”

A. I don’t agree, I’m afraid B. I’d love to

C. Yes, please D. It’s right I think

7. The classroom ____________ when the teacher arrived .

A. was being cleaned B. is cleaned C. was cleaning D. was cleaned
8. The more electricity you use, ______

A. the higher your bill will be B. the higher will be your bill
C. your bill will be higher D. the highest your bill will be

9. “Oh, I’m really sorry!” ~ “_____________________.”

A. It was a pleasure” B. That’s all right C. Thanks D. Yes, why?
10. “Do you like the weather here?” ~ “I wish it ______________.”

A. doesn’t rain B. won’t rain C. didn’t rain D. hadn’t rained
11.________Sahara is __________ biggest desert in __________ Africa .

A._/ the / _ B. The / _ / _ C. _ / the / an D. The / the / _
12.Although he was _________________, he agreed to play tennis with me.

A. exhausting B. exhausted C. exhaustion D. exhaustive

13.They spoke ___________________for us to understand.

A. quick enough B. so quickly C. quickly so D. quickly enough
14.“Whose book is it?” ~ “I don’t know but I think _______________.”

A. it is Jim’ B. it is Jim’s C. it is belonging to Jim D. it belongs to Jim’s
15.“You look nice today. I like your new hairstyle.” ~ “______________________.”

A. It’s nice of you to think so. B. Shall I? Thanks.

C. Oh well done! D. I feel interesting to hear that.

16.In order to avoid boredom, the most important thing is to keep oneself _______________.

A. occupation B. occupied C. occupant D. occupational

17.We can ______________not only through words but also through body language.

A. talk B. transfer C. interpret D. communicate

18.______________and interest are the two major factors that make you succeed in your work.

A. Friendliness B. Friendly C. Friendship D. Unfriendly

19.By 2050, medical technology _________ many diseases.
A. will have conquered B. Conquered

C. has conquered D. is conquering

20.Neither of them will be treated preferentially,__________?

A. won’t they B. will they C. won’t them D. will them

21.People who ________________crimes of violence should be punished.

A. make B. create C. commit D. cause

Choose show the underlined part that needs correction. 
22.I will never forget what has he done for me.

A B C D

23.Because they had spent too many time considering the new contract, the students.

A B C

lost the opportunity to lease the apartment.

Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the root one. 
24.Sue lives in the house. The house is opposite my house.

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D. Sue lives in the house and which is opposite my house.

25.As television programmes become more popular, they seem to get worse.
A. The more popular be come television programmes, the worse they seem.
B. The popular television programmes, the worse they seem.

C. The more popular television programmes become, the worse they seem.
D. The most popular television programmes become, the worst they seem.
26.I don’t think Jerry will win the tennis match.

A. In my opinion, Jerry will not likely to win the tennis match.
B. I will never think Jerry will win the tennis match.

C. The fact is that Jerry won’t win the tennis match.
D. Jerry will win the tennis match, I don’t think that.

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.

27. As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the island.
A. fruits and vegetables B. flowers and trees C. plants and animals D. mountains and forests
28. My Mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy.

A.Talking too much B. Very happy and satisfied

C. Feeling embarrassed D. Easily annoyed or irritated

29. A special exhibition of Indian art will be opened at the National Museum next month.

A.music B. painting C. show D. programme

30. “The table is too heavy for me to move alone.” Which of the following has the OPPOSITE meaning 
with “heavy”?

A. light B. easy C. old D. small

Choose the best option to complete the blank in each of the following sentences.

Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger. Many species of
animals are threatened, and could easily become (31)_______if we do not make an effort to protect them.
There are many reasons for this. In some cases, animals are hunted for their fur or for other valuable parts
of their bodies. Some birds, (32)_______as parrots are caught alive and sold as pets. For many animals
and birds, the problem is that their habitat-the place where they live-is disappearing. More (33)_______is
used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were. Farmers use
powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, but these chemicals pollute (34)_______the
environment and harm wildlife. The most successful animal on earth-human beings-will soon be the only
ones left, (35)_______we can solve this problem.

31. A. extinct B. lost C. empty D. disappeared

32. A. such B. where C. like D. or

33. A. area B. earth C. land D. soil

34. A. the B. that C. an D. a

35. A. because B. however C. if D. unless

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

Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania. She studied biology in college and
zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933. In 1936, she was
hired by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life.

Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941. It received excellent reviews, but
sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952. In that year, she published The Sea Around Us, which
provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology
and marine biology. Her imagery and language had a poetic quality. Carson consulted no less than 1,000
printed sources. She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field.
However, she always realized the limitations of her non-technical readers.

In 1962, Carson published Silence Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy. It proved
how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides. She detailed how they poison
the food supply of animals, kill birds, and contaminate human food. At that time, spokesmen for the
chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her
findings were flawed. However, her work was vindicated by a 1963 report of the President’s Science
Advisory Committee.

36. The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work

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C. as a writer D. as a researcher

37. According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?

A. History B. Zoology C. Oceanography D. Literature

38. When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of………..

A. 29 B. 34 C. 26 D. 45

39. It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind
A. became more popular than her other books B. was praised by critics

C. sold many copies D. was outdated

40. Which of the following was not mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The Sea
Around Us

A. A research expedition B. Printed matter

C. Talks with experts D. Letters from scientists

41. Which of the following words or phrases is least accurate in describing The Sea Around Us?
A. Fascinating B. Poetic C. Highly technical D. Well researched
42. The word reckless is closest in meaning to

A. limited B. continuous C. unnecessary D. irresponsible
43. According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily

A. an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry
B. a discussion of hazards insects pose to the food supply
C. an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food
D. a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides

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.

The White House, the official home of the United States president, was not built in time for
George Washington to live in it. It was begun in 1792 and was ready for its first inhabitants. President 
and Mrs. John Adams, who moved in on November 1, 1800. When the Adamses moved in, the White
House was not yet complete, and the Adamses suffered many inconveniences; for example, the

main staircase was incomplete, which hindered movement from floor to floor, and the future laundry yard
was merely a pool of mud, so wet laundry was hung in the unfinished East Room to dry. Thomas

Jefferson, the third president, improved the comfort of the White House in many respects and added new
architectural features such as the terraces on the east and west ends.

When the British forces burned the White House on August 24, 1814, President Madison was forced to
leave. All the remained after the fire was the exterior walls, the interior was completely destroyed. It was
not until December of 1817 that the following president, James Monroe, was able to move into a rebuilt
residence. Since then, the White House has continued to be modified but has been continuously occupied
by each succeeding U.S president.

44. Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for this text?

A. George Washington’s life in the White House. B. The Early History of the White House.
C. The burning of the White House. D. Presidential Policies of Early U.S. Presidents.
45. The word “inhabitant” in line 2 is closest meaning to____.

A. modifications B. moves C. celebrations D. residents
46. It can be inferred from the passage that John Adams was_____.

A. the first president of the United States. B. the second president of the United States.

C. the third president of the United States. D. the fourth president of the United States.
47. What of the White House was not yet complete when the Adamses moved in?

A. main staircase B. laundry yard C. pool D. A and B

48. According to the passage, which of the following best describes Thomas Jefferson’s tenure in the
White House?

A. He worked to improve the appearance and convenience of the White House.
B. He had to flee the White House because of the war with the British.

C. He removed the terraces that had been added by Adams.
D. He was accepting of the many inconveniences.

49. According to the passage, when James Monroe came to the White House, it had been____.
A. repressed B. reconstructed C. relocated D. reserved

50. The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses____.
A. the details of the destruction of the White House by the British.
B. James Monroe’s policies as presidents.

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D. other presidents who were unable to occupy the White House.
ĐỀ 8

Choose the word whose undelined part is pronounced differently

1. A. attracts B. photographs C. cooks D. speeds

2. A. digest B. biologist C. curriculum D. certificate

Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others

3. A. supportive B. different C. confide D. contractual

4. A. optimistic B. enthusiast C. education D. personality

Choose one best option to complete each sentence by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D. 
5. I have lost my umbrella. I__________it on the bus.

A. should have left B. can leave C. could leaveD. must have left
6. Strong actions that can easily be seen are considered to be big, obvious__________signals.

A. verbal B. non- verbal C. tongue D. oral

7. Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world.

A. variety B. changes C. conservation D. number.

8. I am really__________in the way he talks, but the way he behaves.

A. interest B. interested C. interesting D. interestingly

9. He was the only__________that was offered the job.

A. apply B. application C. applicant D. applying

10. ______ is the activity of doing special exercises regularly in order to make your muscles grow bigger.

A. Wrestling B. Bodybuilding C. Weightlifting D. Badminton

11. After my sister__________her clothes, she began watching T.V

A. had washed B. has washed C. was washing D. washes

12. Water__________of hydrogen and oxygen.

A. consist B. consists C. consisted D. have consisted
13. Please don’t make so much noise! I__________.

A. have studied B. study C. studied D. am studying

14. Many people still refused to believe that smoking__________dangerous.

A. be B. is C. are D. been

15. Living in the city is getting__________.

A. more expensive and expensive B. more expensive and more expensive
C. expensive and expensive D. more and more expensive

16. He spends__________time on his work.

A. much and much B. more and more C. more and much D. many and
many.

17. Somebody accused him of stealing money.

A. He was accused of stealing money. B. He was accused by someone of stealing money.
C. He was accused of stealing money by someone. D. He was accused stealing money.
18. She__________to me since last year.

A. has not written B. wrote C. writes D. had not

written

19. People should send their complaints to the head office.
A. Complaints should be sent to the head office.

B. Complaints should be sent to the head office by people.
C. Their complaints should be sent to the head office by people.
D. Their complaints to the head office should be sent.

20. We avoid__________our environment.

A. polluted B. polluting C. pollute D. to pollute

21.If you hate cleaning this fish, why don’t you__________it cleaned at the fishmonger’s.

A. make B. ask C. order D. have

22. The larger the apartment is, the__________the rent is.

A. expensive B. expensively C. more expensive D. most

expensive

23. They__________me if they knew my address.

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A. She reminded me not to forget to give book back to Tom.
B. She reminded me to remember to give book back to Tom.

C. She reminded me remember to give book back to Tom.
D. She reminded me to give book back to Tom.

26. If we arrived at the station a few minutes earlier, __________.

A. We would catch the train B. We will catch the train

C. We might have caught the train D. We would have missed the train
27. Charlie said that__________.

A. He is thinking of going to live in Canada.
B. He was thinking of going to live in Canada.
C. He has thought of going to live in Canada.
D. He would be thinking of going to live in Canada.
28. The girl __________is now in hospital.

A. who injured in the accident B. was injured in the accident
C. who was injured in the accident D. whom he injured

29. My parents are the first people__________advice I usually ask for.

A. what B. which C. who D. whose

30. __________ was Doimoi officially initiated?- In 1986.

A. Where B. How C. When D. Why

Choose the underlined part that needs corrections.
31. We didn’t have many knowledge about physics.

A B C D

32. They can’t pay the rent unless their parents don’t send them some money.

A B C D

Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best answer to the questions by circling the 
corresponding letter A, B, C, or D.

Education is another area of social life in which information technology is changing the way we
communicate. Today's college students may not simply sit in a lecture or a library to learn about their
field. Through their computers and the wonders of virtual reality they can participate in lifelike simulated
experiences. Consider the following scenario of the future of education made possible through
developments in information technology.

For children over the age of 10, daily attendance at schools is not compulsory. Some of the older
children attend school only once or twice weekly to get tutorial support or instruction from a teacher. For
the most part, pupils are encouraged to work online from home. Students should complete a minimum
number of study hour per year; however, they may make up these hours by studying at home at times that
suit their family schedule. They can log on early or late in the day and even join live classes in other
countries. In order to ensure that each student is learning adequately, computer software will automatically
monitor the number hours a week each student studies on line as well as that student's learning materials
and assessment activities. Reports will be available for parents and teachers. The software can then
identify the best learning activities and conditions for each individual student and generate similar
activities. It can be also identify areas of week achievement and produce special programs adjusted to the
students' needs.

33. What is the topic of the passage?

A. Students don't have to go to school any more

B. The effect of information technology on education
C. Students can know about their weak aspects to focus
D. Computer software will make sure students learn at home

34. How many times are children who are older than 10 required to go to school weekly?

A. Three B. No time C. Once or twice D. Four

35. Who/what counts the number of hours per week that students spend learning?

A. Teacher B. Parents C. Virtual reality D. Computers

36. What can't the software do?

A. Find out the best activities for the students B. Design materials for the students
C. Identify weaknesses of the students D. Monitor the time the students learn
37. What is NOT MENTIONED as a benefit of information technology to the students?

A. Students can learn at times that suit their schedule
B. Students can stay at home to learn

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D. Students' weak achievement can be identified.

Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best option to fit each space by circling the 
corresponding letter A, B, C or D.

The United State has many different types of families. While most American families are
traditional, (38)____ a father, mother and one or more children, 22 percent of all American families in
1980 were dead by one parent, usually a woman. In a few families in the United States, there are no
children. These (39)____ couples may believe that they would not make good parents, they may want

freedom the responsibilities of childrearing; or, perhaps they (40)_____ physically able to have children.
Other families in the United States have one adult (41)____ a stepparent. A stepmother or step father is a
person who joins a family by marrying a father or mother.

Americans tolerate and accept these different types of families. In the United States, people have the
right to privacy and Americans do not believe in telling other Americans what types of family group they
must belong to. They respect each other's choices regarding family groups. Families are very important
(42)____ Americans.

38. A. consisting of B. consisting C. consist of D. in concluding of

39. A. childlike B. childish C. childless D. childhood

40. A. weren't B. can't C. are not D. couldn't

41. A. who is B. is C. which has D. which is

42. A. to B. of C. for D. in

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

Cities develop as a result of functions that they can perform. Some functions result directly from the
ingenuity of the citizenry, but most functions result from the needs of the local area and of the surrounding
hinterland (the region that supplies goods to the city and to which the city furnishes services and other
goods). Geographers often make a distinction between the situation and the site of a city. Situation refers
to the general position in relation to the surrounding region, whereas site involves in physical
characteristics of the specific location. Situation is normally much more important to the continuing
prosperity of a city. If a city is well situated in regard to its hinterland, its development is much more
likely to continue. Chicago, for example, possesses an almost unparalleled situation. it is located at the

southern end of a huge lake that forces East-West transportation lines to be compressed into its vicinity,
and at a meeting of significant land and water transport routes. It also overlooks what is one of the world’s
finest large farming regions. These factors ensured that Chicago would become a great city regardless of
the disadvantageous characteristics of the available site, such as being prone to flooding during
thunderstorm activity.

Similarly, it can be argued that much of New York City’s importance stems from its early and
continuing advantage of situation. Philadelphia and Boston both originated at about the same time as New
York and shared New York’s location at the Western end of one of the world’s most important oceanic
trade routes, but only New York possesses an easy-access functional connection (the Hudson-Mohawk
lowland) to the vast Midwestern hinterland. This account does not alone explain New York’s primacy, but
it does include several important factors. Among the many aspects of situation that help to explain why
some cities grow and others do not, original location on a navigable waterway seems particularly
applicable. Of course, such characteristic as slope, drainage, power resources, river crossings, coastal
shapes, and other physical characteristics help to determine city location, but such factors are normally
more significant in early stages of city development than later.

43. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. The development of trade routes through United States cities

B. The importance of geographical situation in the growth of United States cities
C. Historical differences among three large United States cities

D. Contrasts in settlement patterns in United States

44. The word “ingenuity” is closest in meaning to _________.

A. traditions B. resourcefulness C. organization D. wealth

45. The passage suggests that a geographer would consider a city’s soil type part of its _____

A. function B. hinterland C. site D. situation

46. According to the passage, a city’s situation is more important than its site in regard to the city’s_____
A. ability to protect its citizenry B. need to import food supplies

C. possession of favorable weather conditions D. long-term growth and prosperity

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C. hinterland D. flat terrain
48. The word “characteristics” is closest in meaning to _________.

A. choices B. attitudes C. inhabitants D. qualities

49. According to the passage, Philadelphia and Boston are similar to New York City in _________.
A. availability of rail transportation B. age

C. size of population D. site

50. The word “it” refers to _________.

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