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K THI TH TUYN SINH LP 10

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Nm hc 2015 2016
Mn thi: TING ANH (Khng chuyn)

Thi gian lm bi: 90 pht, khng k thi gian pht (m 111)

I. 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.
Scratching your nose during a __1__ interview can have a real impact on your chances __2__
success. That is the finding of body language expert Stephen Field, who has warned of the
importance of certain gestures and phrases when being interviewed. He says that people who have a
sudden __3__ in nervous hand-to-face contact, such as nose scratching, are probably lying. And if
they start sentences with phrases like to __4__ the truth or to be perfectly honest, they are
almost certainly lying. Mr Field is convinced that women are more aware of these __5__ signals
than men because of a difference in brain structure. __6__ less than 15 per cent of men are able to
read non-verbal signals. If a man is going to lie to a woman and doesnt want to be __7__ out, he is
better off doing it by fax or phone __8__ she cant see him. Mr Field says that jobseekers __9__ be
very careful about the non-verbal signals that they send out. He also says that interviewers must try
not to __10__ a decision on whether to employ the person or not in the first 60 seconds.
1. A. work
B. post
C. position
D. job
2. A. for
B. of
C. on
D. from
3. A. growth
B. increase
C. raise
D. gain
4. A. tell
B. say
C. speak
D. talk
5. A. unchangeable
B. unconscious
C. uncomfortable
D. unconvincing
6. A. Clearly
B. Obviously
C. Apparently
D. Surely
7. A. caught
B. made
C. got
D. had
8. A. while
B. whereas
C. so
D. therefore
9. A. have
B. ought
C. used
D. should
10. A. come
B. fight
C. conclude
D. make
II. Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
11. A. canal
B. casino
C. canary
D. canon
12. A. teenage
B. dosage
C. voyage
D. carriage
13. A. ecosystem
B. knowledge
C. technology
D. commodity
14. A. counterfeit
B. courtesy
C. drought
D. ouster
15. A. danger
B. landscape
C. hand
D. nature
III. 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 following questions.
World Population and Climate Change
In many ways, the increasingly rapid pace of climate change is a direct result of the growth of
the human population. In the last 100 years, the world population has more than tripled, from just
under 2 billion at the beginning of the century to nearly 7 billion today. In addition, the average
person uses more energy and natural sources than the average person one hundred years ago,
meaning that the rates of consumption are actually much higher than just the increase in population
would imply. For example, it took the world 125 years to use the first one trillion barrels of oil. The
next trillion barrels will be used in less than 30 years, which is almost 5 times as fast, not three.
All of these activities: food production, energy usage, and the use of natural sources, contribute
to climate change in some way. The greater amounts of oil and other fuels burned to create energy
release chemicals which add to global warming. In order to produce more food, farmers cut down
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trees to gain more land for their fields. In addition, we cut down trees to build the houses needed for
a larger population. Those trees are an essential part of controlling global warming. These are just
two examples of the impacts that the growing population has on global warming; others are too
numerous to mention.
In addition to a growing population, the world also has a population that desires a higher
standard of living than in the past, and a higher standard of living requires the use of even more
natural resources. A look at one country will provide a clear example of this fact. China is the
worlds most populous nation, with 1.3 billion people. Currently, the standard of living for most of
those people is far below that of people in first world nations. Therefore, the average Chinese
citizen uses far fewer natural resources and less energy than the average citizen of the US or Japan.
But China is growing in power, and more and more of its citizens are beginning to expect a first
world lifestyle. If every Chinese person attains a first world lifestyle, the amount of energy and
natural resources needed in the world will double, even if the standard of living in every other
nation on earth remains the same as it is today.
16. The word pace in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. growth
B. speed
C. problem
D. population
17. The word consumption in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. development
B. usage
C. population
D. increase
18. According to the passage, how does food production contribute to global warming?
A. Producing more food leads to growth in the world population.
B. Food production uses many chemicals which add to global warming.
C. Food production requires that the forests be cleared to create farmland.
D. Food production decreases the ability of the air to release heat.
19. Why does the author mention the rate at which oil being used in paragraph 1?
A. To illustrate that we are using resources faster than the speed at which the population is
growing.
B. To suggest that most of the problems of global warming are associated with our rapid use
of oil.
C. To suggest that our oil is likely to run out sometime in the next thirty years.
D. To contrast the differences in lifestyle between people living 100 year ago and people
living today.
20. The word others in the passage refers to
A. problems of global warming in the modern world
B. examples of the environmental consequences of population growth
C. ways in which our usage of oil will affect the world climate
D. the reasons why trees are essential in controlling global warming.
21. According to the passage, how does the standard of living affect global warming?
A. Higher standards of living are better for the environment.
B. First world nations create less pollution than developing nations.
C. The use of natural resources is directly related to the standard of living.
D. High standards of living lead to increases in world population.
22. Which of the sentences are NOT true?
A. China is the worlds most populous nation.
B. A higher standard of living requires the use of even more natural resources.
C. The world population has more than tripled, from just under 2 billion at the beginning of
the century to nearly 7 billion today.
D. The average US or Japan citizen uses far fewer natural resources and less energy than the
average Chinese citizen.
23. Why does the author discuss China, Japan, and the United States?
A. To compare the standard of living of their citizens.
B. To explain why China will not be able to become a first world nation.
C. To better illustrate the effects of an increase in standards of living.
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D. To explain why the worlds use of energy will need to double soon.
24. Citizens of which countries are beginning to expect a first world lifestyle?
A. India
B. China
C. Japan
D. The United States
25. What does a higher standard of living requires?
A. The use of even more natural resources.
B. The greater amounts of oil and other fuels.
C. The forest be cleared to create farmland.
D. The use of even more food production.
IV. Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction.
26. Asteroids may be fragments of a planet shattered long ago or from material the nuclei of old
comets.
A
B
C
D
27. Between the ages of nine and fifteen, almost all young people undertake a rapid series of
A
B
C
D
psychological changes.
28. Ponds are noted for their rich and varied types of plant and animal life, all maintain in a delicate
A
B
C
ecological balance.
D
29. The explorers said that they could make the round trip shorter if the weather had not been so bad.
A
B
C
D
30. The Paradise Inn has a courtesy bus which runs every thirty minute both to and from the
A
B
C
D
downtown area.
V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
31. His comments _____ little or no relation to the facts and the figures of the case.
A. reflect
B. bear
C. give
D. possess
32. The dawn redwood appears _____ some 100 million years ago in northern forests around the
world.
A. was flourished
B. having to flourish C. to have flourished D. have flourished
33. As the drug took _____, the patient became quieter.
A. effect
B. force
C. influence
D. action
34. He couldnt _____ his father that he was telling the truth.
A. admit
B. confide
C. trust
D. convince
35. She does agree there _____ simple solution to this problem.
A. is no
B. be not
C. not to be
D. not being
36. It was difficult to guess what her _____ to the news would be.
A. feelings
B. reaction
C. capital
D. debt
37. He always cleans the flat before his mom comes round, but she always finds at least one _____
of dust.
A. scrap
B. gust
C. speck
D. blade
38. It was _____ a victory that even Smiths fans couldnt believe it.
A. such astonishing
B. so astonishing
C. too astonishing
D. astonishing
39. They always kept on good ____ with their next door neighbours for the childrens sake.
A. friendship
B. relations
C. will
D. terms
40. He is _____ his brother is.
A. nowhere like so ambitious
C. nothing as ambitious than
B. nothing near as ambitious as
D. nowhere near as ambitious as
41. Hotel rooms must be ___ by noon, but luggage may be left with the porter.
A. vacated
B. evacuated
C. abandoned
D. left
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42. Old Mr. Browns condition looks very serious and it is doubtful if he will ___.
A. pull through
B. pull up
C. pull back
D. pull out
43. The match will be screened on ITV with _____ commentary by Andy Gray.
A. lively
B. live
C. alive
D. living
44. During their first date, Mary had nervously peppered the conversation with _____ talk.
A. unimportant
B. tiny
C. small
D. trivial
45. It was _____ of Mike to arrive late and then try to dominate the meeting.
A. common
B. usual
C. ordinary
D. typical
46. Left-handed children are said to be _____ to accidents in the kitchen.
A. prone
B. clear
C. subject
D. bound
47. _____ fire, please break the glass and ring the bell.
A. In case of
B. During
C. Because of
D. With a view to
48. Fresh vegetable is now _____ in popularity.
A. growing
B. raising
C. getting
D. flying
49. Although the journey was _____ with danger, it turned out to be a rewarding experience for
everyone.
A. fraught
B. filled
C. full
D. litter
50. The noisy music _____ the students from their test.
A. distracted
B. disrupted
C. dissolved
D. disqualified
51. Different measures have been _____ to help the homeless.
A. made
B. taken
C. done
D. conducted
52. She worried _____ about her exam and couldnt focus on her revision.
A. constantly
B. practically
C. decidedly
D. effectively
53. He has been _____ to supporting his nephews.
A. determined
B. allowed
C. compromised
D. committed
54. Finding the gorillas alive had been _____ his wildest dreams.
A. past
B. beneath
C. beyond
D. without
55. After three days in the desert, his mind began to play _____ on him.
A. games
B. jokes
C. tricks
D. fun
56. The _____ of the building of the new shopping centre are doing everything they can to prevent
the project from even starting.
A. advocates
B. opponents
C. independents
D. opposites
57. Their research into the causes of cancer promises to break new _____ in the field and possibly
lead to a cure.
A. earth
B. ground
C. soil
D. land
58. They avoid the usual tourist attractions in favour of places that are off the _____ track.
A. gone
B. worn
C. beaten
D. ridden
59. Im amazed that this game ever _____ it is so silly!
A. took in
B. caught on
C. took up
D. caught by
60. One way to let off _____ after a stressful day is to take some vigorous exercise.
A. cloud
B. tension
C. steam
D. sweat
VI. 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 following questions.
In the early days of the United States, postal charges were paid by the recipient and charges
varied with the distance carried. In 1825, the United States Congress permitted local postmasters to
give letters to mail carriers for home delivery, but these carriers received no government salary and
their entire compensation depended on what they were paid by the recipients of individual letters.
In 1847 the United States Post Office Department adopted the idea of a postage stamp, which
of course simplified the payment for postal service but caused grumbling by those who did not like
to prepay. Besides, the stamp covered only delivery to the post office and did not include carrying it
to a private address. In Philadelphia, for example, with a population of 150,000, people still had to
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go to the post office to get their mail. The confusion and congestion of individual citizens looking
for their letters was itself enough to discourage use of the mail. It is no wonder that, during the
years of these cumbersome arrangements, private letter-carrying and express businesses developed.
Although their activities were only semi-legal, they thrived, and actually advertised that between
Boston and Philadelphia they were a half-day speedier than the government mail. The government
postal service lost volume to private competition and was not able to handle efficiently even the
business it had.
Finally, in 1863, Congress provided that the mail carriers who delivered the mail from the post
offices to private addresses should receive a government salary, and that there should be no extra
charge for that delivery. But this delivery service was at first confined to cities, and free home
delivery became a mark of urbanism. As late as 1887, a town had to have 10,000 people to be
eligible for free home delivery. In 1890, of the 75 million people in the United States, fewer than 20
million had mail delivered free to their doors. The rest, nearly three quarters of the population, still
received no mail unless they went to their post office.
61. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The increased use of private mail services
B. The development of a government postal system
C. A comparison of urban and rural postal services
D. The history of postage stamps
62. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that in the USA in the early 19th century _____.
A. the recipient had to pay to receive the letters
B. postage stamps for letters came into use
C. the recipient paid the same for all kinds of letters
D. the mail carriers earned a lot of money from the government
63. Which of the following was seen as a disadvantage of the postage stamp?
A. It had to be purchased by the sender in advance.
B. It was difficult to affix to letters.
C. It increased the cost of mail delivery.
D. It was easy to counterfeit.
64. Why does the author mention the city of Philadelphia?
A. Its postal service was inadequate for its population.
B. It was the largest city in the United States in 1847
C. It was the site of the first post office in the United States.
D. It was commemorated by the first United States postage stamp.
65. All of the following statements are true of the American postal service in the second half of the
19th century EXCEPT ___.
A. Delivery service distinguishes cities from the countryside.
B. People paid more to get their letters delivered to their home.
C. Small towns did not provide delivery service.
D. About 55 million people had to get to the post office to receive their mail.
VII. 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 following questions.
For centuries, sky watchers have reported seeing mysterious flashes of light on the surface of
the moon. Modern astronomers have observed the same phenomenon, but no one has been able to
satisfactorily explain how or why the moon sporadically sparks. However, researchers now believe
they have found the cause.
Researchers have examined the chemical content of moon rocks retrieved by astronauts during
the Apollo missions and have found that they contain volatile gases such as helium, hydrogen, and
argon. The researchers suggest that stray electrons, freed when the rock cracks, may ignite these
gases. Indeed, lunar rock samples, when fractured in the lab, throw off sparks.
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What causes these rocks to crack on the lunar surface? The flashes are most often seen at the
borders between sunlight and shade on the moon, where the surface is being either intensely heated
or cooled. A sudden change in temperature may cause thermal cracking. Another possibility is that
meteors may strike the rocks and cause them to crack. Finally, lunar rocks may be fractured by
seismic events, in other words, by tiny moonquakes.
66. Which of the following statements describes the organization of the passage?
A. A popular notion is repeated.
B. A generalization is made, and examples are given.
C. The significance of an experiment is explained.
D. A phenomenon is described, and a possible explanation is proposed.
67. The word sporadically is closest in meaning to ____.
A. reputedly
B. occasionally
C. mysteriously
D. constantly
68. The theory that moon rocks give off sparks when they crack is supported by ___.
A. A telescopic study of the moon
B. experiments conducted by astronauts
C. observations made centuries ago
D. an analysis of rocks from the moon
69. The word they in paragraph 2 refers to ____
A. helium, hydrogen, and argon
B. researchers
C. Apollo spacecraft
D. lunar rocks
70. All of the following are given as reasons for moon rocks cracking EXCEPT ___.
A. seismic action
B. sudden temperature changes
C. the action of meteors
D. the pressure of gases
VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to the sentence printed in italics.
71. I am not sure, but perhaps he went to London.
A. He might go to London.
B. He must have gone to London.
C. He might have gone to London.
D. He could go to London.
72. He has no cause to complain.
A. There are no reasons to complain about him.
B. There is no reason why he complains.
C. Why he complains is no reason.
D. It is of no cause to complain.
73. As a teacher, Kate understands the problem you have mentioned.
A. Kate who understands the problem you have mentioned is a teacher.
B. Because Kate is a teacher, she can understand the problem you have mentioned.
C. Because of a teacher, Kate can understand the problem you have mentioned.
D. Kate, who a teacher, can understand the problem you have mentioned.
74. Please dont talk with your mouth full of food.
A. I wish you wouldnt talk with your mouth full of food.
B. I prefer you to talk when your mouth is not full of food.
C. I would like you to talk when your mouth is not full of food.
D. I would rather you didnt talk with your mouth full of food.
75. Helen wrote a novel and made a cowboy film.
A. Helen wrote not only a novel but also made a cowboy film.
B. Helen both wrote not only a novel as well as made a cowboy film.
C. Not only did Helen write a novel but she also made a cowboy film.
D. Helen either wrote a novel or made a cowboy film.
76. He is a reliable person, which is different from what people think.
A. People think differently about the reliable person.
B. Contrary to what people think, he is reliable.
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D. He, who is reliable, is not what people think
77. A computer can work much faster than a person.
A. A person cannot work as fast as a computer.
B. A computer can work less slowly than a person.
C. A person cannot work faster than a computer.
D. A person can work less faster than a computer.
78. We should limit the pollution; otherwise we will die.
A. We will die if we limit the pollution.
B. Limit the pollution and we will die.
C. We will die unless we dont limit the pollution.
D. Limit the pollution or we will die.
79. I regret selling the house in the suburb.
A. I wish I didnt sell the house in the suburb.
B. I hope I had not sold the house in the suburb.
C. If only I had not sold the house in the suburb.
D. Selling the house in the suburb is regretful.
80. It has not rained for a fortnight.
A. It is a fortnight since it last rained.
B. It is a fortnight since it has rained.
C. It rained for a fortnight.
D. The last time it rained is a fortnight ago.
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