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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. wanted B. stopped C. decided D. hated
Question 2: A. century B. culture C. secure D. applicant
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. offer B. canoe C. country D. standard
Question 4: A. pollution B. computer C. currency D. allowance
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 5: Measles are an infectious disease that causes fever and small red spots.
A B C D
Question 6: He passed the exams with high scores, that made his parents happy.
A B C D
Question 7: For such a demanding job, you will need qualifications, soft skills and having full commitment.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 8: I havent met him again since we school ten years ago.
A. have left B. leave C. left D. had left
Question 9: A recent survey has shown that increasing number of men are willing to share the
housework with their wives.
A. a B. an C. the D. some
Question 10: The more demanding the job is, I like it.
A. more B. most C. the more D. the most
Question 11: John wanted to know in my family.
A. there were how many people B. how many people were there
C. were there how many people D. how many people there were
Question 12: Richard, my neighbor, in World War II.
A. says to fight B. says to have fought C. is said to fight D. is said to have fought
Question 13: Students are less pressure as a result of changes in testing procedures.
A. under B. above C. upon D. out of
Question 14: Tom is getting ever keener on doing research on .
A. biology B. biological C. biologist D. biologically
Question 15: Many people and organizations have been making every possible effort in order to save
species.
A. endangered B. dangerous C. fearful D. threatening
Question 16: A number of young teachers nowadays themselves to teaching disadvantaged children.
A. offer B. stick C. give D. devote
Question 17: Whistling or clapping hands to get someones attention is considered and even rude in
some circumstances.
A. suitable B. unnecessary C. appropriate D. impolite
Question 18: Sorry for being late. I was in the traffic for more than an hour.
A. carried on B. held up C. put off D. taken after
Question 19: She was tired and couldnt keep the group.
A. up with B. up against C. on to D. out of
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 20: Two friends Diana and Anne are talking about Annes new blouse.
- Diana: That blouse suits you perfectly, Anne.
- Anne:
A. Never mind. B. Dont mention it. C. Thank you. D. Youre welcome.
Question 21: Mary is talking to a porter in the hotel lobby.
- Porter: Shall I help you with your suitcase?
- Mary:
A. Not a chance. B. Thats very kind of you.
C. I cant agree more. D. What a pity!
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: Students are expected to always adhere to school regulations.
A. question B. violate C. disregard D. follow
Question 23: A number of programs have been initiated to provide food and shelter for the underprivileged in
the remote areas of the country.
A. rich citizens B. active members C. poor inhabitants D. enthusiastic people
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
Question 24: Drivers are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are few and far between on the
highway.
A. easy to find B. difficult to access C. unlikely to happen D. impossible to reach
Question 25: We managed to get to school in time despite the heavy rain.
A. earlier than a particular moment B. later than expected
C. early enough to do something D. as long as expected
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 26: Im sure Luisa was very disappointed when she failed the exam.
A. Luisa must be very disappointed when she failed the exam.
B. Luisa must have been very disappointed when she failed the exam.
C. Luisa may be very disappointed when she failed the exam.
D. Luisa could have been very disappointed when she failed the exam.
Question 27: You had better see a doctor if the sore throat does not clear up, she said to me.
A. She reminded me of seeing a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
B. She ordered me to see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
C. She insisted that I see a doctor unless the sore throat did not clear up.
D. She suggested that I see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
Question 28: Without her teachers advice, she would never have written such a good essay.
A. Her teacher advised him and she didnt write a good essay.
B. Her teacher didnt advise her and she didnt write a good essay.
C. She wrote a good essay as her teacher gave her some advice.
D. If her teacher didnt advise her, she wouldnt write such a good essay.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 29: She tried very hard to pass the driving test. She could hardly pass it.
A. Although she didnt try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it.
B. Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didnt pass it.
C. No matter how hard she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test.
D. She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily.
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Question 30: We didnt want to spend a lot of money. We stayed in a cheap hotel.
A. Rather than spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel.
B. In spite of spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel.
C. We stayed in a cheap hotel, but we had to spend a lot of money.
D. We didnt stay in a cheap hotel as we had a lot of money to spend.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.
WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY
A good memory is often seen as something that comes naturally, and a bad memory as something that
cannot be changed, but actually (31) is a lot that you can do to improve your memory.
We all remember the things we are interested in and forget the ones that bore us. This no doubt explains
the reason (32) schoolboys remember football results effortlessly but struggle with dates from their
history lessons! Take an active interest in what you want to remember, and focus on it (33) . One way
to make yourself more interested is to ask questions the more the better!
Physical exercise is also important for your memory, because it increases your heart (34) and sends
more oxygen to your brain, and that makes your memory work better. Exercise also reduces stress, which is
very bad for the memory.
The old saying that eating fish makes you brainy may be true after all. Scientists have discovered that the
fats (35) in fish like tuna, sardines and salmon as well as in olive oil help to improve the memory.
Vitamin-rich fruits such as oranges, strawberries and red grapes are all good brain food, too.
(Source: New Cutting Edge, Cunningham, S. & Moor. 2010. Harlow: Longman)
Question 31: A. there B. it C. that D. this
Question 32: A. why B. what C. how D. which
Question 33: A. hardly B. slightly C. consciously D. easily
Question 34: A. degree B. level C. rate D. grade
Question 35: A. made B. existed C. founded D. found
correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.
It used to be that people would drink coffee or tea in the morning to pick them up and get them going for
the day. Then cola drinks hit the market. With lots of caffeine and sugar, these beverages soon became the
pick-me-up of choice for many adults and teenagers. Now drink companies are putting out so-called "energy
drinks." These beverages have the specific aim of giving tired consumers more energy.
One example of a popular energy drink is Red Bull. The company that puts out this beverage has stated in
interviews that Red Bull is not a thirst quencher. Nor is it meant to be a fluid replacement drink for athletes.
Instead, the beverage is meant to revitalize a tired consumer's body and mind. In order to do this, the makers
of Red Bull, and other energy drinks, typically add vitamins and certain chemicals to their beverages. The added
chemicals are like chemicals that the body naturally produces for energy. The vitamins, chemicals, caffeine, and
sugar found in these beverages all seem like a sure bet to give a person energy.
Health professionals are not so sure, though. For one thing, there is not enough evidence to show that all of
the vitamins added to energy drinks actually raise a person's energy level. Another problem is that there are so
many things in the beverages. Nobody knows for sure how all of the ingredients in energy drinks work together.
Dr. Brent Bauer, one of the directors at the Mayo Clinic in the US, cautions people about believing all the
claims energy drinks make. He says, It is plausible if you put all these things together, you will get a good
result. However, Dr. Bauer adds the mix of ingredients could also have a negative impact on the body. We just
don't know at this point, he says.
(Source: Reading Challenge 2, Casey Malarcher & Andrea Janzen, Compass Publishing)
Question 36: The beverages mentioned in the first paragraph aim to give consumers .
A. caffeine B. sugar C. more energy D. more choices
Question 37: The word it in the second paragraph refers to .
A. one example B. the company C. Red Bull C. thirst quencher
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Question 38: According to the passage, what makes it difficult for researchers to know if an energy drink
gives people energy?
A. Natural chemicals in a persons body B. The average age of the consumer
C. The number of beverage makers D. The mixture of various ingredients
Question 39: The word plausible in the passage is closest in meaning to .
A. impossible B. reasonable C. typical D. unlikely
Question 40: What has Dr. Bauer probably researched?
A. Countries where Red Bull is popular B. Energy drinks for teenage athletes
C. Habits of healthy and unhealthy adults D. Vitamins and chemicals in the body
Question 41: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Bauer does not seem to believe the claims of energy drink makers.
B. Colas have been on the market longer than energy drinks.
C. It has been scientifically proved that energy drinks work.
D. The makers of Red Bull say that it can revitalize a person.
Question 42: What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Caffeine is bad for people to drink. B. It is uncertain whether energy drinks are healthy.
C. Red Bull is the best energy drink. D. Teenagers should not choose energy drinks.
What is extreme weather? Why are people talking about it these days? Extreme weather is an unusual
weather event such as rainfall, a drought or a heat wave in the wrong place or at the wrong time. In theory,
they are very rare. But these days, our TV screens are constantly showing such extreme weather events. Take
just three news stories from 2010: 28 centimetres of rain fell on Rio de Janeiro in 24 hours, Nashville, USA, had
33 centimetres of rain in two days and there was record rainfall in Pakistan.
The effects of this kind of rainfall are dramatic and lethal. In Rio de Janeiro, landslides followed, burying
hundreds of people. In Pakistan, the floods affected 20 million people. Meanwhile, other parts of the world suffer
devastating droughts. Australia, Russia and East Africa have been hit in the last ten years. And then there are
unexpected heat waves, such as in 2003 in Europe. That summer, 35,000 deaths were said to be heat-related.
So, what is happening to our weather? Are these extreme events part of a natural cycle? Or are they caused by
human activity and its effects on the Earths climate? Peter Miller says its probably a mixture of both of these
things. On the one hand, the most important influences on weather events are natural cycles in the climate. Two
of the most famous weather cycles, El Nio and La Nia, originate in the Pacific Ocean. The heat from the warm
ocean rises high into the atmosphere and affects weather all around the world. On the other hand, the
temperature of the Earths oceans is slowly but steadily going up. And this is a result of human activity. We are
producing greenhouse gases that trap heat in the Earths atmosphere. This heat warms up the atmosphere, land
and oceans. Warmer oceans produce more water vapour think of heating a pan of water in your kitchen. Turn
up the heat, it produces steam more quickly. Satellite data tells us that the water vapour in the atmosphere has
gone up by four percent in 25 years. This warm, wet air turns into the rain, storms, hurricanes and typhoons that
we are increasingly experiencing. Climate scientist, Michael Oppenheimer, says that we need to face the reality of
climate change. And we also need to act now to save lives and money in the future.
(Source: 2015 National Geographic Learning.www.ngllife.com/wild-weather)
Question 43: It is stated in the passage that extreme weather is .
A. becoming more common B. not a natural occurrence
C. difficult for scientists to understand D. killing more people than ever before
Question 44: The word lethal in the second paragraph probably means .
A. far-reaching B. long-lasting C. happening soon D. causing deaths
Question 45: What caused thousands of deaths in 2003?
A. a period of hot weather B. floods after a bad summer
C. a long spell of heavy rain D. large-scale landslides
Question 46: According to the passage, extreme weather is a problem because .
A. we can never predict it B. it only affects crowded places
C. its often very destructive D. its causes are completely unknown
Question 47: The word that in the third paragraph refers to .
A. Earths oceans B. human activity C. greenhouse gases D. Earths atmosphere
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Question 48: Extreme weather can be caused by _.

A. satellites above the Earth B. water vapour in the atmosphere
C. very hot summers D. water pans in your kitchen
Question 49: Satellites are used to .
A. change the direction of severe storms
B. trap greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
C. measure changes in atmospheric water vapour
D. prevent climate from changing quickly
Question 50: Which statement is NOT supported by the information in the passage?
A. Extreme weather is substantially influenced by human activity.
B. Unusual weather events are part of natural cycles.
C. We can limit the bad effects of extreme weather.
D. Such extreme weather is hardly the consequence of human activity.
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THI CHNH THC Thi gian lm bi: 90 pht, khng k thi gian pht
( thi c 06 trang)
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SECTION A (8 points)
Question 1: A. laughs B. drops C. maintains D. imports
Question 2: A. justice B. campus C. culture D. brush
Question 3: A. inflation B. maximum C. applicant D. character
Question 4: A. compulsory B. biography C. curriculum D. admirable
Question 5: A. struggle B. anxious C. confide D. comfort
Question 6: In the wake of increasing food poisoning, many consumers have turned to vegetables
organically.
A. that grown B. grown C. which grows D. are grown
Question 7: It is raining heavily with rolls of thunder. We such a terrible thunderstorm.
A. would never see B. had never seen C. have never seen D. never see
Question 8: Most teenagers enjoy the Internet for information and entertainment.
A. surfing B. surf C. surfed D. to surf
Question 9: they are delicious, hamburgers and French fries are too high in fat.
A. However B. Although C. Because D. Despite
Question 10: Canned food is not as healthy as fresh food, ?
A. isnt it B. doesnt it C. is it D. does it
Question 11: Without your help, I the technical problem with my computer the other day.
A. wouldnt solve B. couldnt have solved C. could solve D. cant solve
Question 12: This part of the country is famous its beautiful landscapes and fine cuisine.
A. about B. with C. of D. for
Question 13: In a modern family, the husband is expected to join hands with his wife to the
household chores.
A. do B. run C. take D. make
Question 14: Most psychologists agree that the basic structure of an individuals personality is .
A. by the age of five it is quite well established B. quite well established by the age of five
C. well established quite by the age of five D. by the age of five and quite well established
Question 15: A waiter in a restaurant is talking to a customer who has just finished his meal there. Select the
most suitable response to complete the exchange.
- Waiter: Heres your bill, sir.
- Customer:
A. Dont mention it. B. Can I pay by credit card?
C. What do you have? D. Youre welcome.
Question 16: The Government has brought a new law in an effort to prevent further environmental
deterioration.
A. in B. about C. up D. on
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Question 17: She took a course in fine arts starting her own business in interior design.
A. with a view to B. in terms of C. in order to D. with reference to
Question 18: All the in the stadium applauded the winner of the marathon when he crossed the
finishing line.
A. watchers B. audience C. viewers D. spectators
Question 19: The table in the living room should be moved to the new TV set.
A. get rid of B. pave the way for C. make room for D. take hold of
Question 20: The US president Barack Obama an official visit to Vietnam in May 2016, which is of
great significance to the comprehensive bilateral partnership.
A. delivered B. paid C. offered D. gave
Question 21: Two close friends Tom and Kyle are talking about Kyles upcoming birthday. Select the most
suitable response to complete the exchange.
- Tom: Can I bring a friend to your birthday party?
- Kyle:
A. Its my honour. B. Lets do it then.
C. The more the merrier. D. Thats right.
Question 22: Candidates are requested to the form to the admissions officer by July 25th.
A. fill out B. show up C. pass over D. hand in
Question 23: The firefighters single-minded devotion to the rescue of the victims of the fire was .
A. respecting B. respective C. respectful D. respectable
Question 24: The university administrations are introducing new measures to that the enrolment
process runs smoothly.
A. maintain B. improve C. facilitate D. ensure
Question 25: Not until all their demands had been turned down did the workers decide to go on strike for
more welfare.
A. rejected B. sacked C. reviewed D. deleted
Question 26: Environmentalists appeal to the government to enact laws to stop factories from discharging
toxic chemicals into the sea.
A. releasing B. producing C. obtaining D. dismissing
Question 27: The overall aim of the book is to help bridge the gap between theory and practice, particularly
in language teaching.
A. increase the understanding B. reduce the differences
C. minimise the limitations D. construct a bridge
Question 28: The longer the children waited in the long queue, the more impatiently they became.
A B C D
Question 29: Because of bad weather conditions, it took the explorers three days reaching their destination.
A B C D
Question 30: According to most doctors, massage relieves pain and anxiety, eases depression and
A B
speeding up recovery from illnesses.
C D
Question 31: New sources of energy have been looking for as the number of fossil fuels continues to decrease.
A B C D
Question 32: The science of medicine, which progress has been very rapid lately, is perhaps the most important
A B C
of all sciences.
D

Though called by sweet-sounding names like Firinga or Katrina, tropical cyclones are huge rotating storms
200 to 2,000 kilometers wide with winds that blow at speeds of more than 100 kilometers per hour (kph).
Weather professionals know them as tropical cyclones, but they are called hurricanes in the Caribbean Sea,
typhoons in the Pacific Ocean, and cyclones in the Indian Ocean. They occur in both the northern and
southern hemispheres. Large ones have destroyed cities and killed hundreds of thousands of people.
Tropical cyclones begin over water that is warmer than 27 degrees Celsius (80 degrees Fahrenheit) slightly
north or south of the earths equator. Warm, humid air full of water vapor moves upward. The earths
rotation causes the growing storm to start to rotate around its center (called the eye). At a certain height, the
water vapor condenses, changing to liquid and releasing heat. The heat draws more air and water vapor
upward, creating a cycle as air and water vapor rise and liquid water falls. If the cycle speeds up until winds
reach 118 kilometers per hour, the storm qualifies as a tropical cyclone.
Most deaths in tropical cyclones are caused by storm surge. This is a rise in sea level, sometimes seven
meters or more, caused by the storm pushing against the oceans surface. Storm surge was to blame for the
flooding of New Orleans in 2005. The storm surge of Cyclone Nargis in 2008 in Myanmar pushed seawater
nearly four meters deep some 40 kilometers inland, resulting in many deaths.
It has never been easy to forecast a tropical cyclone accurately. The goal is to know when and where the
next tropical cyclone will form. And we cant really do that yet, says David Nolan, a weather researcher from
the University of Miami. The direction and strength of tropical cyclones are also difficult to predict, even with
computer assistance. In fact, long-term forecasts are poor; small differences in the combination of weather
factors lead to very different storms. More accurate forecasting could help people decide to evacuate when a
storm is on the way.
Adapted from Reading Explorer 2 by Paul Maclntyre
Question 33: As stated in paragraph 1, tropical cyclones are storms with winds blowing at speeds of .
A. more than 100 kph B. at least 200 kph
C. less than 100 kph D. no less than 200 kph
Question 34: The word they in paragraph 1 refers to .
A. sweet-sounding names B. wind speeds
C. tropical cyclones D. weather professionals
Question 35: According to the passage, tropical cyclones are called typhoons in .
A. the Indian Ocean B. the Arctic Ocean
C. the Atlantic Ocean D. the Pacific Ocean
Question 36: The word humid in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. moist B. dry C. thin D. thick
Question 37: Which of the following comes first in the process of storm formation?
A. Liquid water falls. B. Warm, humid air moves upward.
C. Water vapor condenses. D. Wind speed reaches 118 kph.
Question 38: According to the passage, a storm surge is .
A. a rise in sea level B. pushing seawater C. a tropical cyclone D. inland flooding
Question 39: What is true about the storm surge of Cyclone Nargis?
A. It took a very high death toll. B. It caused flooding in New Orleans in 2005.
C. It occurred in Myanmar in 2005. D. It pushed seawater 4 kilometers inland.
Question 40: The word evacuate in paragraph 4 mostly means .
A. move to safer places B. make accurate predictions
C. take preventive measures D. call for relief supplies
Question 41: Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The center of a growing storm is known as its eye.
B. The direction and strength of tropical cyclones are difficult to forecast.
C. Tropical cyclones are often given beautiful names.
D. Tropical cyclone predictions depend entirely on computer assistance.
Question 42: Which of the following would serve as the best title for the passage?
A. Cyclone Forecasting B. Tropical Cyclones
C. Storm Surges D. Cyclone Formation

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 43: It is widely known that the excessive use of pesticides is producing a detrimental effect on the
local groundwater.
A. useless B. harmless C. damaging D. fundamental
Question 44: His dreamlike villa in the new residential quarter is the envy of his friends.
A. something that everybody looks for B. something that everybody dreams of
C. something that nobody wants D. something that nobody can afford
THE DANGERS OF DIETING
Thanks to our modern lifestyle, with more and more time spent sitting down in front of computers than
ever before, the (45) of overweight people is at a new high. As people frantically search for a solution
(46) this problem, they often try some of the popular fad diets being offered. Many people see fad diets
(47) harmless ways of losing weight, and they are grateful to have them. Unfortunately, not only dont
fad diets usually (48) the trick, they can actually be dangerous for your health.
Although permanent weight loss is the (49) , few are able to achieve it. Experts estimate that 95
percent of dieters return to their starting weight, or even (50) weight. While the reckless use of fad
diets can bring some (51) results, long-term results are very rare.
(52) , people who are fed up with the difficulties of changing their eating habits often turn to fad
diets. (53) being moderate, fad diets involve extreme dietary changes. They advise eating only one type
of food, or they prohibit other types of foods entirely. This results in a situation (54) a persons body
doesnt get all the vitamins and other things that it needs to stay healthy.
Adapted from Active Skills for Reading: Book 3 by Neil J. Anderson
Question 45: A. number B. range C. amount D. sum

Question 46: A. on B. of C. to D. with
Question 47: A. by B. like C. through D. as
Question 48: A. bring B. do C. take D. play
Question 49: A. case B. profit C. benefit D. goal
Question 50: A. lose B. gain C. put D. reduce
Question 51: A. initial B. initiative C. initiating D. initiate
Question 52: A. Additionally B. Furthermore C. Nonetheless D. Consequently
Question 53: A. More than B. In spite of C. Rather than D. In addition to
Question 54: A. what B. which C. why D. where
The concept of urban agriculture may conjure up images of rooftop, backyard or community gardens
scattered among downtown city streets and surrounding neighborhoods. But in the Seattle area, and within
and beyond the Puget Sound region, it means a great deal more. Urban agriculture doesnt necessarily
equate to production that occurs only in a metropolitan urban area, says Jason Niebler, who directs the
Sustainable Agriculture Education (SAgE) Initiative at Seattle Central Community College. It means we are
providing for growing population food needs from surrounding rural landscapes, as well as from the core
urban landscape.
Picture a series of concentric circles, with an urban core that produces some food at varying capacities,
surrounded by a series of outlying rings of small farms that become increasingly more rural with distance. The
hope is that such land use planning, from the inner core to the outer rings, will encourage local ecologically
sound sustainable food production. This, in turn, will create local jobs and decrease reliance on distant food
products that originate from petroleum-intensive large scale farms.
Thats the idea behind SAgE, believed to be the nations first metropolitan-based community college
sustainable agriculture program that emphasizes farming practices across diverse landscape types from urban

centers to surrounding rural environs. Its small scale agriculture with an urban focus, Niebler says. Any
urban population, large or small, can practice sustainable agriculture, improve food security and protect the
environment, which ultimately results in resilient food systems and communities.
SAgE is a part of the National Science Foundations Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Program,
which is providing the project with $157,375 over two years. ATEs goal is to support projects that strengthen
the skills of technicians who work in industries regarded as vital to the nations prosperity and security. The
support largely goes to community colleges that work in partnership with universities, secondary schools,
businesses and industries, as well as government agencies, which design and implement model workforce
initiatives.
The SAgE project focuses on the environmental, socioeconomic, political and cultural issues related to
sustainable food systems within Puget Sound watersheds through student and community education and
research, and technological innovation. The curriculum offers courses that cover such issues as agricultural
ecology, urban food systems, food politics and ethics, soil science, sustainable food production and
technology, the integration of food and forests, and career opportunities.
Weve created a curriculum that is fundamental in nature, addressing the principles of sustainable
agriculture and what a food system is how it functions both locally and globally, Niebler says. These
courses are challenging, robust and inspirational. One of the really wonderful things about them is that we
offer service learning opportunities, where students volunteer a portion of their time to working with local
partner organizations. They can do a research project, or a service learning option. The ideal would be to
prompt students into careers that involve sustainable practices in an urban agriculture setting.
Adapted from Promoting Sustainable Agriculture by Marlene Cimons
Question 55: It is stated in the passage that Jason Niebler .

A. preserves the core urban landscape B. provides food for Seattles population
C. studies at Seattle Central Community College D. directs the SAgE Initiative
Question 56: It can be inferred from the passage that the conventional idea of urban agriculture .
A. focuses mainly on agriculture within and beyond the Puget Sound region
B. aims at food production and consumption in both rural and urban regions
C. is associated with production only in metropolitan urban areas
D. concerns with food production in any citys surrounding areas
Question 57: The word concentric in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. coming from different places B. having the same size
C. going in different directions D. having the same center
Question 58: Which of the following is supposed to be an outcome of the SAgEs new land use planning?
A. Dependence on distant food products
B. Increased food production in large scale farms
C. Employment opportunities for local residents
D. Modernized farming practices in rural environs
Question 59: The phrase in partnership with in paragraph 4 probably means .
A. together with B. in addition to C. in place of D. instead of
Question 60: The curriculum of SAgE at Seattle Central Community College offers courses covering the
following EXCEPT .
A. agricultural ecology B. career opportunities
C. urban system development D. integration of food and forests
Question 61: In Nieblers opinion, the courses offered by the SAgE project are .
A. functional but impractical B. robust but unpromising
C. challenging and costly D. hard but encouraging
Question 62: The word them in paragraph 6 refers to .
A. courses B. opportunities C. principles D. students
A. The curriculum that the SAgE project designs is fundamental in nature.
B. The SAgE project alone will offer students sufficient jobs in urban agriculture.
C. ATE helps to improve the skills of technicians in the nations major industries.
D. Resilient food systems can be attributed to sustainable agricultural practices.
Question 64: Which of the following best describes the authors tone in the passage?
A. Skeptical B. Provocative C. Supportive D. Satirical

SECTION B (2 points)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it. Write your answers in complete sentences on your answer sheet.
Question 1: He now regrets that he didnt take the doctors advice.
He now wishes .
Question 2: Im sorry. I didnt do the homework, Peter said to the teacher.
Peter apologised .
Question 3: Im sure that he didnt attend the Conference on Wildlife Protection yesterday.
He cant .
Question 4: She didnt pass the exam because of her serious illness.
Had she not .
Question 5: Ms Betty is proud of her singing.
Ms Betty prides .
II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the benefits of knowing how to swim. Write
your paragraph on your answer sheet.
The following prompts might be helpful to you.

- Keeping fit
- Relaxing
- Surviving/Saving peoples lives
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Question 1: A. deal B. teach C. break D. clean
Question 2: A. supported B. approached C. noticed D. finished
Question 3: A. recipe B. candidate C. instrument D. commitment
Question 4: A. conceal B. contain C. conserve D. conquer
Question 5: A. advantageous B. oceanic C. compulsory D. influential
Question 6: The receptionist, answered the phone, told me that the director was out.
A. whose B. whom C. who D. that
Question 7: Changes have been made in our primary schooling program. As a result, young children
do homework any more.
A. neednt B. oughtnt C. couldnt D. havent
Question 8: the salesman promised to exchange the defective CD player for a new one, they insisted
on getting a refund.
A. Despite B. Although C. And D. But
Question 9: The headmaster has decided that three lecture halls in our school next semester.
A. will build B. will be built C. are being built D. will be building
Question 10: Although MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) spreads through close contact with sick
people, not through the air, many people still avoid to crowded places.
A. to go B. having gone C. gone D. going
Question 11: Students will not be allowed into the exam room if they their student cards.
A. produced B. hadnt produced C. didnt produce D. dont produce
Question 12: A large number of inventions and discoveries have been made accident.
A. at B. on C. in D. by
Question 13: When asked about their preference for movies, many young people say that they are in favour
science fiction.
A. in B. for C. of D. with
Question 14: A molecule of water is of two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen.
A. composed B. created C. included D. consisted
Question 15: Jane really loves the jewelry box that her parents gave her as a birthday present.
A. nice brown wooden B. brown wooden nice C. nice wooden brown D. wooden brown nice
Question 16: Global warming will result crop failures and famine.
A. of B. to C. in D. from
Question 17: John has finally found a new job after being for three months.
A. out of order B. out of mind C. out of work D. out of reach
Question 18: Nguyen Thi Anh Vien performed so well in the 28th Sea Games womens 200m butterfly that
none of her rivals could her.
A. catch up with B. look up to C. come up to D. put up with

Question 19: After the new technique had been introduced, the factory produced cars in 2014 as the
year before.
A. twice many as B. as twice many C. as many twice D. twice as many
Question 20: It is of businessmen to shake hands in formal meetings.
A. familiar B. typical C. ordinary D. common
Question 21: Such characters as fairies or witches in Walt Disney animated cartoons are purely .
A. imaginary B. imagining C. imaginative D. imaginable
Question 22: at school yesterday when we were informed that there was no class due to a sudden
power cut.
A. We had arrived hardly B. We have hardly arrived
C. Hardly we had arrived D. Hardly had we arrived
Question 23: Mike and Lane are university students. They are talking about Lanes upcoming high-school
reunion. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Mike: So, you have your fifth high-school reunion coming up?
Lane:
A. Oh, the school reunion was wonderful. B. The food at the reunion was excellent.
C. Yeah. Im really looking forward to it. D. No. Youre in no mood for the event.
Question 24: Ken and Tom are high-school students. They are discussing where their study group will meet.
Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Ken: Where is our study group going to meet next weekend?
Tom:
A. We are too busy on weekdays. B. The library would be best.
C. Why dont you look at the atlas? D. Studying in a group is great fun.
Question 25: When Susan invited us to dinner, she really showed off her culinary talents. She prepared a
feast a huge selection of dishes that were simply mouth-watering.
A. concerning nutrition and health B. involving hygienic conditions and diseases
C. relating to medical knowledge D. having to do with food and cooking
Question 26: Suddenly, it began to rain heavily, so all the summer hikers got drenched all over.
A. very tired B. refreshed C. completely wet D. cleansed
Question 27: Its no use talking to me about metaphysics. Its a closed book to me.
A. an object that I really love B. a book that is never opened
C. a subject that I dont understand D. a theme that I like to discuss
Question 28: It is common knowledge that solar heating for a large office building is technically different
A B C
from a single-family home.
D
Question 29: The number of homeless people in Nepal have increased sharply due to the recent
A B C
severe earthquake.
D
Question 30: All the candidates for the scholarship will be equally treated regarding of their age, sex,
A B C
or nationality.
D
Question 31: Since poaching is becoming more seriously, the government has imposed stricter laws
A B C
to prevent it.
D
Question 32: Reminding not to miss the 15:20 train, the manager set out for the station in a hurry.
A B C D

Library is a collection of books and other informational materials made available to people for reading,
study, or reference. The word library comes (33) liber, the Latin word for book. (34) , library
collections have almost always contained a variety of materials. Contemporary libraries maintain collections
that include not only printed materials such as manuscripts, books, newspapers, and magazines, (35)
audio-visual and online databases. In addition (36) maintaining collections within library buildings,
modern libraries often feature telecommunications links that provide users with access to information at
remote sites.
The central mission of a library (37) to collect, organize, preserve, and provide access to
knowledge and information. In fulfilling this mission, libraries preserve a valuable record of culture that can be
passed down to (38) generations. Libraries are an essential link in this communication between the
past, present, and future. Whether the cultural record is contained in books or in electronic formats, libraries
ensure (39) the record is preserved and made available for later use.
People use library resources to gain information about personal (40) or to obtain recreational
materials such as films and novels. Students use libraries to supplement and enhance their classroom
experiences, to learn (41) in locating sources of information, and to develop good reading and study
habits. Public officials use libraries to research legislation and public policy issues. One of the most valued of
all cultural institutions, the library (42) information and services that are essential to learning and
progress.
From "Library (institution)" by Richard S. Halsey et al.
Question 33: A. from B. in C. to D. out
Question 34: A. Despite B. However C. Therefore D. Instead
Question 35: A. only if B. as well C. or else D. but also
Question 36: A. on B. to C. in D. from
Question 37: A. are B. is C. have D. has
Question 38: A. succeeding B. succeed C. successful D. success
Question 39: A. what B. which C. who D. that
Question 40: A. profits B. attractions C. interests D. appeals
Question 41: A. abilities B. skills C. talents D. capacities
Question 42: A. relates B. applies C. supplies D. digests
Question 43: Don't be such a pessimist. I'm sure you'll soon get over it. Cheer up!
A. activist B. feminist C. optimist D. hobbyist
Question 44: Be quick! We must speed up if we dont want to miss the flight.
A. turn down B. look up C. slow down D. put forward
Plants and animals will find it difficult to escape from or adjust to the effects of global warming. Scientists
have already observed shifts in the lifecycles of many plants and animals, such as flowers blooming earlier and
birds hatching earlier in the spring. Many species have begun shifting where they live or their annual migration
patterns due to warmer temperatures.
With further warming, animals will tend to migrate toward the poles and up mountainsides toward higher
elevations. Plants will also attempt to shift their ranges, seeking new areas as old habitats grow too warm. In
many places, however, human development will prevent these shifts. Species that find cities or farmland
blocking their way north or south may become extinct. Species living in unique ecosystems, such as those
found in polar and mountaintop regions, are especially at risk because migration to new habitats is not
possible. For example, polar bears and marine mammals in the Arctic are already threatened by dwindling
sea ice but have nowhere farther north to go.
Projecting species extinction due to global warming is extremely difficult. Some scientists have estimated
that 20 to 50 percent of species could be committed to extinction with 2 to 3 Celsius degrees of further

warming. The rate of warming, not just the magnitude, is extremely important for plants and animals. Some
species and even entire ecosystems, such as certain types of forest, may not be able to adjust quickly enough
and may disappear.
Ocean ecosystems, especially fragile ones like coral reefs, will also be affected by global warming. Warmer
ocean temperatures can cause coral to bleach, a state which if prolonged will lead to the death of the coral.
Scientists estimate that even 1 Celsius degree of additional warming could lead to widespread bleaching and
death of coral reefs around the world. Also, increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere enters the ocean and
increases the acidity of ocean waters. This acidification further stresses ocean ecosystems.
From "Global Warming" by Michael Mastrandrea and Stephen H. Schneider
Question 45: Scientists have observed that warmer temperatures in the spring cause flowers to .
A. die instantly B. bloom earlier C. become lighter D. lose color
Question 46: According to paragraph 2, when their habitats grow warmer, animals tend to move .
A. south-eastwards and down mountainsides toward lower elevations
B. north-westwards and up mountainsides toward higher elevations
C. toward the North Pole and down mountainsides toward lower elevations
D. toward the poles and up mountainsides toward higher elevations
Question 47: The pronoun those in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. species B. ecosystems C. habitats D. areas
Question 48: The phrase dwindling sea ice in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. the frozen water in the Arctic B. the violent Arctic Ocean
C. the melting ice in the Arctic D. the cold ice in the Arctic
Question 49: It is mentioned in the passage that if the global temperature rose by 2 or 3 Celsius degrees,
.
A. half of the earths surface would be flooded
B. the sea level would rise by 20 centimeters
C. water supply would decrease by 50 percent
D. 20 to 50 percent of species could become extinct
Question 50: According to the passage, if some species are not able to adjust quickly to warmer
temperatures, .
A. they may be endangered B. they can begin to develop
C. they will certainly need water D. they move to tropical forests
Question 51: The word fragile in paragraph 4 most probably means .
A. very large B. easily damaged C. rather strong D. pretty hard
Question 52: The bleaching of coral reefs as mentioned in paragraph 4 indicates .
A. the water absorption of coral reefs B. the quick growth of marine mammals
C. the blooming phase of sea weeds D. the slow death of coral reefs
Question 53: The level of acidity in the ocean is increased by .
A. the rising amount of carbon dioxide entering the ocean
B. the decrease of acidity of the pole waters
C. the extinction of species in coastal areas
D. the loss of acidity in the atmosphere around the earth
Question 54: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Influence of climate changes on human lifestyles
B. Effects of global warming on animals and plants
C. Global warming and possible solutions
D. Global warming and species migration
Overpopulation, the situation of having large numbers of people with too few resources and too little
space, is closely associated with poverty. It can result from high population density, or from low amounts of
resources, or from both. Excessively high population densities put stress on available resources. Only a certain
number of people can be supported on a given area of land, and that number depends on how much food
and other resources the land can provide. In countries where people live primarily by means of simple
farming, gardening, herding, hunting, and gathering, even large areas of land can support only small numbers
of people because these labor-intensive subsistence activities produce only small amounts of food.

In developed countries such as the United States, Japan, and the countries of Western Europe,
overpopulation generally is not considered a major cause of poverty. These countries produce large quantities
of food through mechanized farming, which depends on commercial fertilizers, large-scale irrigation, and
agricultural machinery. This form of production provides enough food to support the high densities of people
in metropolitan areas.
A countrys level of poverty can depend greatly on its mix of population density and agricultural
productivity. Bangladesh, for example, has one of the worlds highest population densities, with 1,147 persons
per sq km. A large majority of the people of Bangladesh engage in low-productivity manual farming, which
contributes to the countrys extremely high level of poverty. Some of the smaller countries in Western Europe,
such as the Netherlands and Belgium, have high population densities as well. These countries practice
mechanized farming and are involved in high-tech industries, however, and therefore have high standards of
living.
At the other end of the spectrum, many countries in sub-Saharan Africa have population densities of less
than 30 persons per sq km. Many people in these countries practice manual subsistence farming; these
countries also have infertile land, and lack the economic resources and technology to boost productivity. As a
consequence, these nations are very poor. The United States has both relatively low population density and
high agricultural productivity; it is one of the worlds wealthiest nations.
High birth rates contribute to overpopulation in many developing countries. Children are assets to many
poor families because they provide labor, usually for farming. Cultural norms in traditionally rural societies
commonly sanction the value of large families. Also, the governments of developing countries often provide
little or no support, financial or political, for family planning; even people who wish to keep their families small
have difficulty doing so. For all these reasons, developing countries tend to have high rates of population
growth.
From "Poverty" by Thomas J. Corbett
Question 55: Which of the following is given a definition in paragraph 1?
A. Overpopulation B. Population density C. Simple farming D. Poverty
Question 56: What will suffer when there are excessively high population densities?
A. Available resources B. Skilled labor C. Farming methods D. Land area
Question 57: The phrase that number in paragraph 1 refers to the number of .
A. people B. densities C. resources D. countries
Question 58: In certain countries, large areas of land can only yield small amounts of food because .
A. there is lack of mechanization B. there are small numbers of laborers
C. there is an abundance of resources D. there is no shortage of skilled labor
Question 59: Bangladesh is a country where the level of poverty depends greatly on .
A. its population density only
B. both population density and agricultural productivity
C. population density in metropolitan areas
D. its high agricultural productivity
Question 60: The phrase engage in in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
A. escape from B. look into C. give up D. participate in
Question 61: The word infertile in paragraph 4 probably means .
A. disused B. impossible C. unproductive D. inaccessible
Question 62: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. In certain developed countries, mechanized farming is applied.
B. In sub-Saharan African countries, productivity is boosted by technology.
C. There is no connection between a countrys culture and overpopulation.
D. All small countries in Western Europe have high population densities.
Question 63: Which of the following is a contributor to overpopulation in many developing countries?
A. High-tech facilities B. Economic resources
C. Sufficient financial support D. High birth rates
Question 64: Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A. High Birth Rate and its Consequences B. Overpopulation: A Cause of Poverty
C. Overpopulation: A Worldwide Problem D. Poverty in Developing Countries

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Question 1: If John does not change his working style, he will be sacked soon.
Unless .
th
Question 2: Would you like to come to my 18 birthday party? he asked me.
He invited .
Question 3: People believe that this new teaching method is more effective than the old one.
This new teaching method .
Question 4: He did not realize how difficult the task was until he was halfway through it.
Not until .
Question 5: It was wrong of you to leave the class without asking for your teachers permission.
You should not .
II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the benefits of reading books. Write your
paragraph on your answer sheet.

- Widening knowledge
- Improving language
- Relaxing
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three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. sovereignty B. advantage C. enrichment D. edition
Question 2: A. considerate B. continental C. territorial D. economic
Question 3: A. index B. commit C. preview D. open
Question 4: A. specify B. illustrate C. interact D. fertilize
Question 5: A. habitat B. attendance C. candidate D. wilderness
Question 6: The carefully nurtured gardens with a wide of flowers and fruit trees have added elegance
to this place and made it a major tourist attraction.
A. variety B. amount C. species D. number
Question 7: Visitors to the local museum are mostly attracted by rocking chair.
A. an old wooden European beautiful B. a beautiful old European wooden
C. an old beautiful wooden European D. a wooden old beautiful European
Question 8: my mothers encouragement, I wouldnt have made such a daring decision.
A. Until B. In spite C. But for D. Providing
Question 9: The cinema is no longer as popular as it was in the 1930's and 1940's, but it is still an
important ______ of entertainment.
A. status B. source C. origin D. prospect
Question 10: They got lost in the forest, and made matters worse was that night began to fall.
A. that B. what C. which D. it
Question 11: Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking accepting opinions without
questioning them.
A. in addition B. for instance C. instead of D. because of
Question 12: The bank has more than 100 branches, in a major urban area.
A. the location of which B. each locating C. each located D. and are located
Question 13: In my opinion, new technology who will finally decide which ideas take off.
A. it is the development of B. that the development of
C. it is the user of D. that the user of
Question 14: My secretary will book you an afternoon flight and have you at the airport.
A. picked up B. picking up C. pick up D. to pick up
Question 15: In the last match, Sabella changed his formation at half-time, introducing Fernando Gago in
midfield and Higuain in attack, but in the end it was Messis magic that the difference.
A. made B. gave C. did D. took
Question 16: Weve already bought the house but wont it until May, when the present occupants
have moved out.
A. take possession of B. catch sight of C. keep track of D. gain recognition of
Question 17: Jessica looks very tired. She have stayed up late to finish her assignment last night.
A. would B. should C. will D. must
Question 18: , she continued to carry out her duties.
A. Although in poor health B. Although she is in good health
C. Despite her good health D. No matter how poor her health
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Question 19: Phuong Thao is a student in Ms Lans writing class. She is asking for Ms Lans comments on her
last essay. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Phuong Thao: You must have found reading my essay very tiring.
Ms Lan: . I enjoyed it.
A. Not in the least B. Just in case C. At all costs D. You are welcome
Question 20: Carbon dioxide as one of the main contributors to the greenhouse effect.
A. had identified B. has been identified C. has identified D. had been identified
Question 21: The young lady sat still in the afternoon breeze, with her hair her back.
A. running over B. streaming down C. flowed down D. fallen against
Question 22: Chinas placement of its oil rig in Vietnams East Sea EEZ has been denounced by ASEAN and
Western politicians and professionals as the violation of Vietnams waters.
A. farmed B. fresh C. inland D. territorial
Question 23: Jane had difficulty carrying her suitcase upstairs, and Mike, her friend, offered to help. Select the
most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Mike: Need a hand with your suitcase, Jane?
Jane:
A. Thats very kind of you. B. Not a chance.
C. I dont believe it. D. Well done!
Question 24: We need to talk more about for the summer vacation before July.
A. why to choose B. how to make C. where to go D. when to use
Question 25: In no circumstances on campus.
A. should smoking be allowed B. should allow smoking
C. smoking should be allowed D. we should allow smoking
Question 26: While I was looking through my old albums the other day, I this photograph of my
parents' wedding.
A. took after B. made up C. turned down D. came across
Question 27: Take a spare tyre you have a puncture on the way to the beach.
A. in case B. if C. so that D. unless
Question 28: Minh, a student from Hai Phong, is going to take the college entrance exam in Hanoi next week.
His father is seeing him off at the railway station. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Dad: Good luck with the exam, Minh!
Minh: , Dad.
A. By no means B. I wish so C. Thank you D. Never mind
Question 29: He applied for a teaching at Bales University with great confidence.
A. employment B. post C. work D. career
Question 30: Could you turn off the stove? The potatoes for at least thirty minutes.
A. boiled B. were boiling C. are boiling D. have been boiling
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
Question 31: Any student who neglects his or her homework is unlikely to do well at school.
A. puts off B. looks for C. attends to D. approves of
Question 32: We run a very tight ship here, and we expect all our employees to be at their desks by eight
o'clock and take good care of their own business.
A. manage an inflexible system B. have a good voyage
C. run faster than others D. organize things inefficiently
Question 33: Those children who stay longer hours at school than at home tend to spend their formative
years in the company of others with similar aims and interests.
A. being separated from peers B. forming a new business company
C. being together with friends D. enjoying the care of parents
Question 34: Many parents may fail to recognize and respond to their childrens needs until frustration
explodes into difficult or uncooperative behavior.
A. slowly reaches the boiling point B. remains at an unchanged level
C. suddenly becomes uncontrollable D. stays under pressure
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Question 35: A friend in need is a friend indeed: Our friends have voiced their strong criticism of Chinas
escalation of tension on our continental shelf.
A. facing the reality B. worsening the situation
C. easing the tension D. improving the condition
Question 36: All of the students in this course will be assessed according to their attendance, performance,
A B C
and they work hard.
D
Question 37: Most of the students are queuing in lines waiting to enter the classroom.
A B C D
Question 38: Since January this year, Joe has suffered two injuries, one to his ankle and the other in New York.
A B C D
Question 39: Women in many parts of the world have had lower status than men, which the extent
A B
of the gap between genders varies across cultures and times.
C D
Question 40: As seeing from the mountain top, the area looks like a picturesque harbour town.
A B C D
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 41 to 50.
Postsecondary institutions and private schools are corporations under U.S. law. They are approved to
operate as non-profit, for-profit, or public corporations (41) education and training. Increasingly, state
authorities are requiring approved educational providers to apply (42) and receive accreditation as a
condition of final and continued approval.
As corporate entities, U.S. institutions are internally self-governing and are (43) to make property,
facilities, equipment, and utilities transactions; make their own personnel decisions; decide whom to admit to
study and to graduate; (44) their own funds from outside sources; enter into contracts and compete for
grants; and do most of the other things that corporations do. Institutions compete (45) one another for
students, research funding, faculty, and other benefits. Public institutions may compete within the same state
or territory for budget appropriations. It is the corporate nature of institutions and the competition within the
system that (46) Americans to refer to the concept of the educational or academic marketplace - an
important distinctive element of the way U.S. education is organized.
Some institutions are governed (47) under multi-campus arrangements. These include most local
public schools (governed by school districts) and many state community college and university systems.
Whether single- or multi-campus, institutional corporations (48) by boards of citizens, both alumni and non-
alumni, who are ultimately responsible for all operations. They appoint senior (49) , such as principals,
headmasters, presidents, and deans; and approve the actions taken (50) their name.
From A Diverse Educational System: Structure, standards, and challenges. InfoUSA (CD version)
Question 41: A. provided B. provision C. provide D. providing
Question 42: A. with B. to C. for D. on
Question 43: A. capable B. able C. probable D. possible
Question 44: A. rise B. raise C. call D. lend
Question 45: A. with B. to C. for D. at
Question 46: A. lets B. causes C. prevents D. makes
Question 47: A. collection B. collective C. collect D. collectively
Question 48: A. controlled B. are controlling C. are controlled D. being controlled
Question 49: A. trainees B. judges C. assistants D. leaders
Question 50: A. on B. in C. above D. at
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions.
Question 51: Believe me. Its no use reading that book, Janet told her boyfriend.
A. Janet tried to convince her boyfriend that the book was not worth reading.
B. Janet opposed her boyfriends idea that reading the book was not useful.
C. Janet managed to persuade her boyfriend that reading the book was worthwhile.
D. Janet suggested to her boyfriend that reading the book was useful.
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Question 52: The president placed his car at my disposal as a bonus for my good work.
A. In order to praise me as a good worker, the president took me home in his own car.
B. To get rid of the car, the president decided to sell it to me, his good worker, at a bonus price.
C. I was willing to drive the presidents car as a compliment for my good performance at work.
D. To show his appreciation for my good work, the president allowed me to use his car whenever I liked.
Question 53: Send this urgent document immediately! the officer told the soldier.
A. The officer advised the soldier to send the urgent document right away.
B. The officer ordered the soldier to deliver the urgent document instantly.
C. The officer requested that the soldier rush out due to the documents urgency.
D. The officer recommended the soldier leave right away because of the urgent document.
Question 54: The early failure of the Spanish squad in the 2014 World Cup deeply disappointed their fans.
A. That their squad left the 2014 World Cup so early was very disappointing for the Spanish sportsmen.
B. To the disappointment of their fans, the Spanish squad had to leave the 2014 World Cup too early.
C. Living up to their fans expectation, the Spanish squad left the 2014 World Cup so early.
D. The Spanish squad was terribly disappointed that their fans had to leave the 2014 World Cup so early.
Question 55: Why don't you join us for our next class reunion? Mary said to me.
A. Mary insisted on my joining them for the next class reunion.
B. Mary cordially invited me to join them for the next class reunion.
C. Mary strongly urged me to join them for the next class reunion.
D. Mary advised me not to join them for the next class reunion.
Centuries ago, man discovered that removing moisture from food helped to preserve it, and that the easiest
way to do this was to expose the food to sun and wind. In this way the North American Indians produced
pemmican (dried meat ground into powder and made into cakes), the Scandinavians made stockfish and the
Arabs dried dates and apricots.
All foods contain water - cabbage and other leaf vegetables contain as much as 93% water, potatoes and
other root vegetables 80%, lean meat 75% and fish anything from 80% to 60% depending on how fatty it is. If
this water is removed, the activity of the bacteria which cause food to go bad is checked.
Fruit is sun-dried in Asia Minor, Greece, Spain and other Mediterranean countries, and also in California,
South Africa and Australia. The methods used vary, but in general the fruit is spread out on trays in drying
yards in the hot sun. In order to prevent darkening, pears, peaches and apricots are exposed to the fumes of
burning sulphur before drying. Plums for making prunes, and certain varieties of grapes for making raisins and
currants, are dipped in an alkaline solution in order to crack the skins of the fruit slightly and remove their wax
coating, so increasing the rate of drying.
Nowadays most foods are dried mechanically; the conventional method of such dehydration is to put food in
chambers through which hot air is blown at temperatures of about 110C at entry to about 45C at exit. This is
the usual method for drying such things as vegetables, minced meat, and fish.
Liquids such as milk, coffee, tea, soups and eggs may be dried by pouring them over a heated horizontal
steel cylinder or by spraying them into a chamber through which a current of hot air passes. In the first case,
the dried material is scraped off the roller as a thin film which is then broken up into small, though still relatively
coarse flakes. In the second process it falls to the bottom of the chamber as a fine powder. Where recognizable
pieces of meat and vegetables are required, as in soup, the ingredients are dried separately and then mixed.
Dried foods take up less room and weigh less than the same food packed in cans or frozen, and they do not
need to be stored in special conditions. For these reasons they are invaluable to climbers, explorers and soldiers
in battle, who have little storage space. They are also popular with housewives because it takes so little time to
cook them.
From Practical Faster Reading by Gerald Mosback and Vivien Mosback. CUP
Question 56: What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Advantages of dried foods. B. Water: the main component of food.
C. Mechanization of drying foods. D. Different methods of drying foods.
Question 57: The phrase do this in the first paragraph mostly means .
A. expose foods to sun and wind B. remove moisture from foods
C. produce pemmican D. moisten foods
Question 58: The word checked in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. reduced considerably B. put a tick C. examined carefully D. motivated to develop
Question 59: In the process of drying certain kinds of fruits, sulphur fumes help .
A. remove their wax coating B. kill off bacteria
C. maintain their color D. crack their skin
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Question 60: Nowadays the common method for drying vegetables and minced meat is .
A. spreading them out on trays in drying yards
B. dipping them in an alkaline solution
C. putting them in chambers and blowing hot air through
D. pouring them over a heated horizontal steel cylinder
Question 61: What does the word which in the fourth paragraph refer to?
A. Vegetables B. Foods C. Things D. Chambers
Question 62: The final product of the process of drying liquids that uses the first method will be .
A. small flakes B. fine powder C. dried soup D. recognizable pieces
Question 63: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Liquids are not dried in the same way as fruits and vegetables.
B. Dried foods have several advantages over canned or frozen foods.
C. Fruit is usually dried by being laid out on trays in the sun.
D. People in India began to use drying methods centuries ago.
Question 64: According to the passage, dried foods are most useful for .
A. explorers who are underweight B. soldiers who are not in battle
C. people who are on the move D. housewives who have little storage space
Question 65: This passage is mainly .
A. argumentative B. analytical C. informative D. fictional
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines the
pair of sentences given in each of the following questions.
Question 66: I do my homework and schoolwork in separate books. I don't get muddled up.
A. I do not get muddled up due to the separation between homework and schoolwork.
B. I would get muddled up if I did not separate homework from schoolwork.
C. I do my homework and schoolwork in separate books so that I don't get muddled up.
D. Having two separate books at home and at work helps me avoid getting muddled up.
Question 67: Most scientists know him well. However, very few ordinary people have heard of him.
A. Many ordinary people know him better than most scientists do.
B. Although he is well known to scientists, he is little known to the general public.
C. He is the only scientist that is not known to the general public.
D. Not only scientists but also the general public know him as a big name.
Question 68: She wrote the text. She selected the illustration as well.
A. In order to select the illustration, she had to write the text.
B. The text she wrote was not as good as the illustration she selected.
C. If she had written the text, she would have selected the illustration.
D. She not only wrote the text but also selected the illustration.
Question 69: Nam defeated the former champion in three sets. He finally won the inter-school table tennis
championship.
A. Being defeated by the former champion, Nam lost the chance to play the final game of inter-school table
tennis championship.
B. Having defeated the former champion in the inter-school table tennis, Nam did not hold the title of
champion.
C. Having defeated the former champion in three sets, Nam won the inter-school table tennis championship.
D. Although Nam defeated the former champion in three sets, he did not win the title of inter-school table
tennis champion.
Question 70: She looked through the hotel advertisements. She stopped only when taking a fancy to one piece.
A. She stopped looking through the hotel advertisements only when she had found another piece.
B. She took so great a fancy to the hotel advertisements that she could not stop reading them.
C. She stopped reading the hotel advertisements only when one of them caught her fancy.
D. She found the hotel advertisements so interesting that she could hardly turn away from them.
We live in a world of tired, sleep deprived people. In his book Counting Sheep, Paul Martin - a behavioural
biologist - describes a society which is just too busy to sleep and which does not give sleeping the importance it
deserves.
Modern society has invented reasons not to sleep. We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services
must be available all hours. We spend longer hours at work than we used to, and more time getting to work.
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Mobile phones and email allow us to stay in touch round the clock and late-night TV and the Internet tempt
us away from our beds. When we need more time for work or pleasure, the easy solution is to sleep less. The
average adult sleeps only 6.2 hours a night during the week, whereas research shows that most people need
eight or even eight and a half hours' sleep to feel at their best. Nowadays, many people have got used to
sleeping less than they need and they live in an almost permanent state of 'sleep debt'.
Until the invention of the electric light in 1879 our daily cycle of sleep used to depend on the hours of
daylight. People would get up with the sun and go to bed at nightfall. But nowadays our hours of sleep are
mainly determined by our working hours (or our social life) and most people are woken up artificially by an
alarm clock. During the day caffeine, the world's most popular drug, helps to keep us awake. 75% of the
world's population habitually consume caffeine, which up to a point masks the symptoms of sleep deprivation.
What does a chronic lack of sleep do to us? As well as making us irritable and unhappy as humans, it also
reduces our motivation and ability to work. This has serious implications for society in general. Doctors, for
example, are often chronically sleep deprived, especially when they are on 'night call', and may get less than
three hours' sleep. Lack of sleep can seriously impair their mood, judgment, and ability to take decisions. Tired
engineers, in the early hours of the morning, made a series of mistakes with catastrophic results. On our
roads and motorways lack of sleep kills thousands of people every year. Tests show that a tired driver can be
just as dangerous as a drunken driver. However, driving when drunk is against the law but driving when
exhausted isn't. As Paul Martin says, it is very ironic that we admire people who function on very little sleep
instead of criticizing them for being irresponsible. Our world would be a much safer, happier place if everyone,
whatever their job, slept eight hours a night.
New English File Upper-intermediate by Clive Oxenden and Christina Latham-Koenig, OUP
Question 71: According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE about Paul Martin?
A. He shows his concern for sleep deprivation in modern society.
B. He describes the modern world as a place without insomnia.
C. He is a scientist who is chronically deprived of sleep.
D. He gives an interesting account of a sleepless society.
Question 72: The phrase round the clock in the second paragraph is similar in meaning to .
A. surrounded with clocks B. having a round clock
C. during the daytime D. all day and night
Question 73: The writer mentions the Internet in the passage as .
A. an easy solution to sleep deprivation B. a temptation that prevents us from sleeping
C. a factor that is not related to sleep deprivation D. an ineffective means of communication
Question 74: According to the third paragraph, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?
A. The electric light was invented in the 19th century.
B. The sun obviously determined our daily routines.
C. The electric light has changed our daily cycle of sleep.
D. Our social life has no influence on our hours of sleep.
Question 75: The word which in the third paragraph refers to .
A. the world's population B. caffeine consumption
C. reaching a point D. masking the symptoms
Question 76: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the last paragraph?
A. Sleep deprivation has negative effects on both individuals and society.
B. Doctors on night call do not need more than three hours of sleep a day.
C. Thousands of people are killed every day by drunken drivers.
D. Our motivation decreases with the bigger number of hours we sleep.
Question 77: The word catastrophic in the last paragraph probably means .
A. likely to become worthless B. becoming more noticeable
C. bound to bring satisfaction D. causing serious damage or loss
Question 78: Which of the following would the writer of the passage approve of?
A. Both drunken drivers and sleep-deprived people should be criticized.
B. There is no point in criticizing irresponsible people in our society.
C. We certainly can function well even when we hardly sleep.
D. Our world would be a much safer place without drinkers.
Question 79: All of the following are mentioned as those whose performance is affected by sleep debt
EXCEPT .
A. drivers B. doctors C. engineers D. biologists
Question 80: Which of the following could best serve as the title of the passage?
A. A Well-known Biologist B. Sleep Deprivation: Causes and Effects
C. Accident Prevention: Urgent! D. A Society of Sleepless People
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Question 1: A. species B. invent C. medicine D. tennis
Question 2: A. superstar B. harvest C. particular D. part
three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. commercial B. constructive C. essential D. national
Question 4: A. copy B. remove C. notice D. cancel
Question 5: A. curriculum B. economics C. hesitation D. calculation
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 6 to 15.
In Cerealizing America, Scott Bruce and Bill Crawford remark that the cereal industry uses 816 million
pounds of sugar per year. Americans buy 2.7 billion packages of breakfast cereal each year. If (6) end
to end, the empty cereal boxes from one year's consumption would (7) to the moon and back. One
point three (1.3) million advertisements for cereal are broadcast on American television every year at a(n)
(8) of $762 million for airtime. Only automobile manufacturers spend more money on television
advertising than the makers of breakfast cereal.
(9) of the boxed cereals found in supermarkets contain large amounts of sugar and some contain
more than 50% sugar. Cereal manufacturers are very clever in their marketing, making many cereals appear
much healthier than they really are by fortifying them with vitamins and minerals. Oh, (10) you
now have vitamin-fortified sugar!
Before you eat any cereal, read the ingredient list and see how (11) sugar appears on the
ingredient list. Then check the Nutrition facts panel.
There are actually only a small handful of national commercially-branded cereals that are made (12)
whole grains and are sugar-free. If you shop at a health food store instead of your local supermarket, you
(13) to find a healthy, whole grain, sugar-free (or very low sugar) cereal. But (14) ! Some of the
health food store boxed cereals are sweetened with fruit juice or fructose. Although this may be an
improvement (15) refined white sugar, this can really skyrocket the calories.
From Foods That Burn Fat, Foods That Turn to Fat by Tom Ventulo
Question 6: A. laying B. lay C. laid D. to lay

Question 7: A. prolong B. stretch C. contact D. reach
Question 8: A. cost B. charge C. average D. expense
Question 9: A. Mostly B. Furthermost C. Most D. Almost
Question 10: A. beautiful B. gorgeous C. lovely D. charming
Question 11: A. many B. large C. tall D. high
Question 12: A. by B. from C. at D. in
Question 13: A. would be able B. are more likelier
C. could more or less D. are much more likely
Question 14: A. see through B. keep alert C. look up D. watch out
Question 15: A. from B. on C. with D. at
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer in each of the
Question 16: As a millionaire who liked to show off her wealth, Mrs. Smith paid we asked.
A. four time much than B. four times as much as
C. four times much as D. four time as many as
Question 17: Regular exercise and good diet will bring fitness and health.
A. from B. to C. about D. up
Question 18: The pool should not be made so deep small children can be safe there.
A. if B. so as to C. though D. so that
Question 19: We all agree that she is student in our class.
A. the cleverest B. a more clever C. most clever D. cleverest
Question 20: There has been a great increase in retail sales, ?
A. hasn't there B. isn't there C. isn't it D. doesnt it
Question 21: I am sorry I have no time at present to detail of our plan.
A. bring in B. take into C. come in D. go into
Question 22: Long ago, women were to vote in political elections.
A. prevented B. stopped C. forbidden D. banned
Question 23: She asked me I was looking at.
A. when B. if C. what D. why
Question 24: In spite of her abilities, Laura has been overlooked for promotion.
A. repeat B. repeatedly C. repetitive D. repetition
Question 25: Tom:
Mike: I wont say no!
A. How are things with you, Mike?
B. What about playing badminton this afternoon?
C. Mike, do you know where the scissors are?
D. Whats your favourite, tea or coffee?
Question 26: Education in many countries is compulsory the age of 16.
A. for B. when C. until D. forwards
Question 27: one of the most beautiful forms of performance art, ballet is a combination of dance
and mime performed to music.
A. Being considering B. Considering C. Considered D. To consider
Question 28: The examination was not very difficult, but it was long.
A. so much B. too much C. very much D. much too
Question 29: has been a topic of continual geological research.
A. The continents formed B. If the continents formed
C. How did the continents form D. How the continents were formed
Question 30: We must push the piano to the corner of the hall to our party tonight.
A. make place for B. take up room to C. make room for D. give place to
Question 31: Standing on the tip of the cape, .
A. people have seen a lighthouse far away B. lies a lighthouse in the middle of the sea
C. a lighthouse can see from the distance D. we can see the lighthouse in the distance
Question 32: Only one of our gifted students to participate in the final competition.
A. has been chosen B. have been chosen C. were choosing D. chosen
Question 33: his brother, Mike is active and friendly.
A. Alike B. Unlike C. Dislike D. Liking
Question 34: The packages so that it would be easier to carry them.
A. are tied in a bundle B. are tied altogether C. were tied in a knot D. were tied together
Question 35: Michael looked deeply hurt and surprised when .
A. scolded B. scolding C. to scold D. having scolded
Question 36: John Kennedy was elected president, he was the youngest American President ever.
A. When B. While C. Before D. As long as
Question 37: He us but he was short of money at the time.

A. could have helped B. can help C. might help D. would help
Question 38: The boat was sailing north when a terrible storm .
A. had broken B. broke C. would break D. was breaking
Question 39: Stephanie: Oh, no! I left my book at home. Can I share yours?
Scott:
A. No, thanks. B. No, not at all! C. Yes, I do too. D. Yes, sure!
Question 40: The Lake District, was made a national park in 1951, attracts a large number of tourists
every year.
A. that B. where C. what D. which
Very few people, groups, or governments oppose globalization in its entirety. Instead, critics of
globalization believe aspects of the way globalization operates should be changed. The debate over
globalization is about what the best rules are for governing the global economy so that its advantages can
grow while its problems can be solved.
On one side of this debate are those who stress the benefits of removing barriers to international trade and
investment, allowing capital to be allocated more efficiently and giving consumers greater freedom of choice.
With free-market globalization, investment funds can move unimpeded from the rich countries to the
developing countries. Consumers can benefit from cheaper products because reduced taxes make goods
produced at low cost from faraway places cheaper to buy. Producers of goods gain by selling to a wider
market. More competition keeps sellers on their toes and allows ideas and new technology to spread and
benefit others.
On the other side of the debate are critics who see neo-liberal policies as producing greater poverty,
inequality, social conflict, cultural destruction, and environmental damage. They say that the most developed
nations - the United States, Germany, and Japan - succeeded not because of free trade but because of
protectionism and subsidies. They argue that the more recently successful economies of South Korea, Taiwan,
and China all had strong state-led development strategies that did not follow neo-liberalism. These critics think
that government encouragement of infant industries - that is, industries that are just beginning to develop -
enables a country to become internationally competitive.
Furthermore, those who criticize the Washington Consensus suggest that the inflow and outflow of money
from speculative investors must be limited to prevent bubbles. These bubbles are characterized by the rapid
inflow of foreign funds that bid up domestic stock markets and property values. When the economy cannot
sustain such expectations, the bubbles burst as investors panic and pull their money out of the country.
Protests by what is called the anti-globalization movement are seldom directed against globalization itself
but rather against abuses that harm the rights of workers and the environment. The question raised by
nongovernmental organizations and protesters at WTO and IMF gatherings is whether globalization will result
in a rise of living standards or a race to the bottom as competition takes the form of lowering living standards
and undermining environmental regulations.
One of the key problems of the 21st century will be determining to what extent markets should be
regulated to promote fair competition, honest dealing, and fair distribution of public goods on a global scale.
From Globalization by Tabb, William K., Microsoft Student 2009 [DVD]
Question 41: It is stated in the passage that .

A. critics of globalization say that the successful economies are all in Asia
B. the protests of globalization are directed against globalization itself
C. supporters of globalization stress the benefits of removing trade barriers
D. the United States, Germany, and Japan succeeded in helping infant industries
Question 42: Supporters of free-market globalization point out that .
A. investment will be allocated only to rich countries
B. taxes that are paid on goods will be increased
C. there will be less competition among producers
D. consumers can benefit from cheaper products
Question 43: The word allocated in the passage mostly means .
A. distributed B. solved C. removed D. offered
Question 44: The phrase keeps sellers on their toes in the passage mostly means .
A. prevents sellers from selling new products B. forces sellers to go bare-footed
C. makes sellers responsive to any changes D. allows sellers to stand on their own feet
Question 45: According to critics of globalization, several developed countries have become rich because of
.
A. their help to developing countries B. their neo-liberal policies
C. their protectionism and subsidies D. their prevention of bubbles
Question 46: The word undermining in the passage mostly means .
A. obeying B. making less effective C. observing D. making more effective
Question 47: Infant industries mentioned in the passage are .
A. young companies B. development strategies
C. young industries D. successful economies
A. Critics believe the way globalization operates should be changed.
B. The anti-globalization movement was set up to end globalization.
C. Hardly anyone disapproves of globalization in its entirety.
D. Some Asian countries had strong state-led economic strategies.
Question 49: The debate over globalization is about how .
A. to spread ideas and strategies for globalization
B. to govern the global economy for the benefit of the community
C. to use neo-liberal policies for the benefit of the rich countries
D. to terminate globalization in its entirety
Question 50: The author seems to be globalization that helps promote economy and raise living
standards globally.
A. supportive of B. pessimistic about C. indifferent to D. opposed to
Question 51: The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes helped
pave the way for academic freedom in the modern sense.
A. terminate B. prevent C. initiate D. lighten
Question 52: E-cash cards are the main means of all transactions in a cashless society.
A. cash-starved B. cash-strapped C. cash-in-hand D. cash-free
Question 53: Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth.
A. risks B. annoyances C. fears D. irritations
Question 54: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same
region.
A. restrain B. stay unchanged C. remain unstable D. fluctuate
Question 55: In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented through environmental
improvements.
A. something to suffer B. something enjoyable
C. something sad D. something to entertain
New surveys suggest that the technological tools we use to make our lives easier are killing our leisure
time. We are working longer hours, taking fewer and shorter vacations (and when we do go away, we take
our cell phones, PDAs, and laptops along). And, we are more stressed than ever as increased use of e-mail,
voice mail, cell phones, and the Internet is destroying any idea of privacy and leisure.
Since the Industrial Revolution, people have assumed that new labor-saving devices would free them from
the burdens of the workplace and give them more time to grow intellectually, creatively, and socially -

exploring the arts, keeping up with current events, spending more time with friends and family, and even just
goofing off.
But here we are at the start of the 21st century, enjoying one of the greatest technological boom times in
human history, and nothing could be further from the truth. The very tools that were supposed to liberate us
have bound us to our work and study in ways that were inconceivable just a few years ago. It would seem
that technology almost never does what we expect.
In the old days, the lines between work and leisure time were markedly clearer. People left their offices at a
predictable time, were often completely disconnected from and out of touch with their jobs as they traveled to
and from work, and were off-duty once they were home. That is no longer true. In today's highly competitive job
market, employers demand increased productivity, expecting workers to put in longer hours and to keep in touch
almost constantly via fax, cell phones, e-mail, or other communications devices. As a result, employees feel the
need to check in on what is going on at the office, even on days off. They feel pressured to work after hours
just to catch up on everything they have to do. Workers work harder and longer, change their work tasks more
frequently, and have more and more reasons to worry about job security.
Bosses, colleagues, family members, lovers, and friends expect instant responses to voice mail and e-mail
messages. Even college students have become bound to their desks by an environment in which faculty,
friends, and other members of the college community increasingly do their work online. Studies of time spent
on instant messaging services would probably show staggering use.
This is not what technology was supposed to be doing for us. New technologies, from genetic research to
the Internet, offer all sorts of benefits and opportunities. But, when new tools make life more difficult and
stressful rather than easier and more meaningful - and we are, as a society, barely conscious of it - then
something has gone seriously awry, both with our expectations for technology and our understanding of how
it should benefit us.
From Summit 1 by Joan Saslow & Allen Ascher
Question 56: According to the first three paragraphs, technological tools that were designed to make our
lives easier .
A. have not interfered with our privacy B. have turned out to do us more harm than good
C. have brought us complete happiness D. have fully met our expectations
Question 57: Which of the following is NOT true about technological tools, according to new surveys?
A. They are being increasingly used. B. They are used even during vacations.
C. They make our life more stressful. D. They bring more leisure to our life.
Question 58: Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
A. Students used to have to study more about technological advances.
B. People have more opportunities to get access to technological applications.
C. Employees were supposed to make technology do what they expected.
D. People now enjoy greater freedom thanks to the technological boom.
Question 59: The word inconceivable in the passage is closest in meaning to .
A. unimaginable B. predictable C. foreseeable D. unforgettable
Question 60: With the phrase at a predictable time, the author implies that .
A. people were unable to foresee their working hours
B. people had to predict the time they were allowed to leave offices
C. people wanted to be completely disconnected from their work
D. people used to have more time and privacy after work
Question 61: It can be inferred from the fourth paragraph that .
A. employees have more freedom to decide what time they start and finish work
B. employers are more demanding and have efficient means to monitor employees
C. life is more relaxing with cell phones and other technological devices
D. it is compulsory that employees go to the office, even on days off
Question 62: The word They in the fourth paragraph refers to .
A. employers B. workers C. employees D. tasks
Question 63: Which of the following could be the main idea of the fifth paragraph?
A. New technological advances have added more stress to daily life.
B. New technological applications are wise entertainment choices of our modern time.
C. New technological advances have reduced work performance.
D. The coming of new technological advances has spoiled family and social relationships.
Question 64: This passage has probably been taken from .
A. an advertisement B. a science review C. a political journal D. a fashion magazine

Question 65: Which of the following could best serve as the title of the passage?
A. Changes at the Workplace B. Research on the Roles of Computers
C. Benefits of Technology D. Expectations and Plain Reality
Question 66: When precipitation occurs, some of it evaporates, some runs off the surface it strikes, and some
A B C
sinking into the ground.
D
Question 67: Globally and internationally, the 1990's stood out as the warmest decade in the history of
A B C
weather records.
D
Question 68: Of all the art-related reference and research library in North America, that of the
A B
Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is among the largest and most complete.
C D
Question 69: Different fourteen crops were grown 8,600 years ago by some of the worlds earliest farmers.
A B C D
Question 70: A warning printed on a makeshift lifebuoy says: This is not a life-saving
A
device. Children should be accompany by their parents.
B C D
meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions.
Question 71: Why dont we wear sunglasses? our grandpa would say when we went out on bright sunny
days.
A. Our grandpa used to suggest wearing sunglasses when we went out on bright sunny days.
B. Our grandpa would warn us against wearing sunglasses on bright sunny days.
C. Our grandpa asked us why we did not wear sunglasses when going out on bright sunny days.
D. Our grandpa reminded us of going out with sunglasses on bright sunny days.
Question 72: I am sure he did not know that his brother graduated with flying colors.
A. He should not have been envious of his brothers achievement.
B. He cannot have known that his brother graduated with very high marks.
C. That his brother graduated with flying colors must have been appreciated by him.
D. He may not know that his brother is flying gradually up in a colorful balloon.
Question 73: People say that Mr. Goldman gave nearly a million pounds to charity last year.
A. Mr. Goldman is said to have given nearly a million pounds to charity last year.
B. Mr. Goldman was said to have given nearly a million pounds to charity last year.
C. Nearly a million pounds was said to have been given to charity by Mr. Goldman last year.
D. Nearly a million pounds is said to be given to charity by Mr. Goldman last year.
Question 74: David was narrowly defeated and blew his own chance of becoming a champion.
A. Losing the championship came as a terrible blow to David.
B. In spite of the narrow defeat, David won the championship.
C. As a result of his narrow defeat, David did not win the championship.
D. But for his title as the former champion, David would not have defeated his rivals.
Question 75: If you had stuck to what we originally agreed on, everything would have been fine.
A. If you had not kept to what was originally agreed on, everything would have been fine.
B. Things went wrong because you violated our original agreement.
C. If you had changed our original agreement, everything would have been fine.
D. As you fulfilled the original contract, things went wrong.
Question 76: I would be grateful if you could send me further details of the job, he said to me.
A. He flattered me because I sent him further details of the job.

B. He felt great because further details of the job had been sent to him.
C. He thanked me for sending him further details of the job.
D. He politely asked me to send him further details of the job.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best joins each of
the following pairs of sentences in each of the following questions.
Question 77: We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping. We know relatively little about sleep.
A. We know relatively little about sleep; as a result, we spend about one-third of our lives sleeping.
B. We shall know more about sleep if we spend more than one-third of our lives sleeping.
C. Despite spending about one-third of our lives sleeping, we know relatively little about sleep.
D. We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping so that we know relatively little about sleep.
Question 78: Overeating is a cause of several deadly diseases. Physical inactivity is another cause of several
deadly diseases.
A. Not only overeating but also physical inactivity may lead to several deadly diseases.
B. Apart from physical activities, eating too much also contributes to several deadly diseases.
C. Both overeating and physical inactivity result from several deadly diseases.
D. Overeating and physical inactivity are caused by several deadly diseases.
Question 79: He was successful because he was determined to pursue personal goals. He was not talented.
A. His success lay in his natural ability, not in his determination to pursue personal goals.
B. In addition to his determination, his talent ensured his success in pursuing his goals.
C. His determination to pursue personal goals made him successful and talented.
D. It was his determination to pursue personal goals, not talent, that contributed to his success.
Question 80: I did not arrive in time. I was not able to see her off.
A. She had left because I was not on time. B. I did not go there, so I could not see her off.
C. I was not early enough to see her off. D. I arrived very late to say goodbye to her.
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in
the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. facility B. characterise C. irrational D. variety
Question 2: A. agreement B. elephant C. mineral D. violent
Question 3: A. professor B. typical C. accountant D. develop
Question 4: A. electrician B. majority C. appropriate D. traditional
Question 5: A. decay B. vanish C. attack D. depend
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
Question 6: Most greetings cards are folding and have a picture on the front and a message inside.
A B C D
Question 7: Aloha is a Hawaiian word meaning love, that can be used to say hello or goodbye.
A B C D
Question 8: The Oxford English Dictionary is well known for including many different meanings of
A B C
words and to give real examples.
D
Question 9: It was disappointing that almost of the guests left the wedding too early.
A B C D
Question 10: When you are writing or speaking English it is important to use language that includes
A B C
both men and women equally the same.
D
Question 11: The recent heavy rains have helped to ease the water .
A. plenty B. poverty C. shortage D. abundance
Question 12: In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye with the interviewers.
A. link B. connection C. touch D. contact
Question 13: As a(n) girl, she found it difficult to socialise with other students in the class.
A. reserved B. ashamed C. dynamic D. industrious
Question 14: He is coming a cold after a night out in the rain.
A. down with B. up with C. away from D. across with
Question 15: It is interesting to take a new hobby such as collecting stamps or going fishing.
A. up B. in C. over D. on
Question 16: The bad weather caused serious damage to the crop. If only it warmer.
A. were B. had been C. has been D. was

Question 17: Before going to bed, he wanted some tea but there was left.
A. nothing B. no C. any D. a few
Question 18: You should look up the meaning of new words in the dictionary misuse them.
A. so that not to B. so not to C. so that not D. so as not to
Question 19: Television can make things memorable for the reason that it presents information
an effective way.
A. on B. in C. with D. over
Question 20: It was so kind of her to put me while I was on a business trip in her town.
A. down B. off C. up D. in
Question 21: He didnt know or stay until the end of the festival.
A. if to go B. if that he should go C. to go D. whether to go
Question 22: smoking is a causative factor of many diseases, there is no ban on tobacco
advertising.
A. However B. Therefore C. Although D. In spite of
Question 23: Mary: I will never go mountaineering again.
Linda: Me .
A. so B. too C. neither D. either
Question 24: When Peter was a child, there a cinema near his house.
A. used to be B. used to have C. used to be being D. used to have been
Question 25: Working as a volunteer gives her a chance to develop her interpersonal skills, promote
friendship, and her own talent.
A. discover B. discovered C. discovering D. to discover
Question 26: Mary: Thanks a lot for your help.
John: .
A. My happiness B. My excitement C. My delight D. My pleasure
Question 27: My mother had to work 12 hours a day in a factory just to .
A. make ends meet B. call it a day C. break the ice D. tighten the belt
Question 28: The team were eager to make the loss of the previous match.
A. off with B. up with C. up for D. away with
Question 29: After the car crash last night, all the injured to the hospital in an ambulance.
A. was rushing B. were rushed C. was rushed D. were rushing
Question 30: It has been suggested that Mary a computer course in preparation for a steady job.
A. take B. have been taken C. would have taken D. was taken
Question 31: Tom: When are we leaving for the concert?
Kyle : .
A. No problem B. Certainly C. Thats right D. Straight away
Question 32: Scientists have a lot of research into renewable energy sources.
A. done B. solved C. carried D. made
Question 33: New machinery has enhanced the companys productivity and .
A. competition B. competitor C. competitive D. competitiveness
Question 34: The restaurants on the island are expensive, so its worth a packed lunch.
A. taken B. taking C. to take D. take
Question 35: The struggle for womens rights began in the 18th century during a period as
the Age of Enlightenment.
A. known B. is knowing C. that knew D. knew
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.
Question 36: The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favourite
films.
A. businesses B. advertisements C. economics D. contests

Question 37: As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of
the island.
A. flowers and trees B. plants and animals
C. mountains and forests D. fruits and vegetables
Question 38: It is such a prestigious university that only excellent students are entitled to a full
scholarship each year.
A. have the right to refuse B. are refused the right to
C. are given the right to D. have the obligation to
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 39: After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released.
A. guilty B. naive C. innovative D. benevolent
Question 40: Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially.
A. Privileged B. Impoverished C. Well-off D. Wealthy
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each
pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 41: Mike graduated with a good degree. However, he joined the ranks of the unemployed.
A. Mike joined the ranks of the unemployed because he graduated with a good degree.
B. If Mike graduated with a good degree, he would join the ranks of the unemployed.
C. Although Mike graduated with a good degree, he joined the ranks of the unemployed.
D. That Mike graduated with a good degree helped him join the ranks of the unemployed.
Question 42: Ann always keeps up with the latest fashions. She works for a famous fashion house.
A. Ann always keeps up with the latest fashions so as not to work for a famous fashion house.
B. Ann works for a famous fashion house, so she always keeps up with the latest fashions.
C. Not working for a famous fashion house, Ann always keeps up with the latest fashions.
D. Despite working for a famous fashion house, Ann hardly keeps up with the latest fashions.
Question 43: They drove fifteen miles off the main road. Also, they had nothing to eat for the day.
A. Not only did they drive fifteen miles off the main road, they also had nothing to eat for the day.
B. Driving fifteen miles off the main road, they eventually had something to eat for the day.
C. They neither drove fifteen miles off the main road nor had anything to eat for the day.
D. They drove fifteen miles off the main road until they had something to eat for the day.
Question 44: Put your coat on. You will get cold.
A. You will not get cold unless you put your coat on.
B. Put your coat on, otherwise you will get cold.
C. It is not until you put your coat on that you will get cold.
D. You not only put your coat on but also get cold.
Question 45: Everyone was watching the little dog. They were greatly amused at it.
A. Everyone felt great and amused when the little dog was watching them.
B. The little dog was watching everyone with great amusement.
C. Everyone was greatly amused at the little dog they were watching.
D. The little dog was greatly amused by the way everyone was watching it.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in
Question 46: We lost the last game because of the referee, said the team captain.
A. The team captain said that without the referee, they might have lost the last game.
B. The team captain admitted to the referee that they had lost the last game.
C. The team captain refused to tell the referee about their loss in the last game.
D. The team captain blamed the referee for their loss in the last game.

Question 47: I was astonished that he knew a lot about Vietnamese food.
A. I was astonished at his poor knowledge of Vietnamese food.
B. It surprised me that Vietnamese food was what he liked most.
C. I knew very little about Vietnamese food, which astonished him.
D. That he knew a lot about Vietnamese food amazed me.
Question 48: Martin missed his flight because he had not been informed of the change in flight schedule.
A. Not having been informed of the change in flight schedule, Martin missed his flight.
B. Not having missed his flight, Martin was informed of the change in flight schedule.
C. Martin missed his flight, though he had been informed of the change in flight schedule.
D. Martin had been informed of his flight delay, which was due to the change in flight schedule.
Question 49: If I were you, I would not choose to write about such a sensitive topic, the teacher said.
A. The teacher advised me against writing about such a sensitive topic.
B. The teacher advised me on writing about such a sensitive topic.
C. I was ordered by the teacher not to write about such a sensitive topic.
D. I was blamed for writing about such a sensitive topic by the teacher.
Question 50: The man wore gloves in order not to leave any fingerprints.
A. The man wore gloves in order that his fingerprints would be taken.
B. His fingerprints would not be left unless the man wore gloves.
C. In order to leave some fingerprints the man took off his gloves.
D. The man wore gloves so that he would not leave any fingerprints.
Read the following passage on native Americans, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks from 51 to 60.
The first American immigrants, beginning more than 20,000 years ago, were intercontinental
wanderers: hunters and their families following animal (51) from Asia to America, across a
land bridge where the Bering Strait is today. (52) Spains Christopher Columbus discovered
the New World in 1492, about 1.5 million Native Americans lived in what is now the continental
United States, although estimates of the number (53) greatly. Mistaking the place where he
landed San Salvador in the Bahamas (54) the Indies, Columbus called the Native
Americans Indians.
During the next 200 years, people from several European countries followed Columbus across the
Atlantic Ocean to explore America and (55) up trading posts and colonies. Native Americans
suffered (56) from the influx of Europeans. The transfer of land from Indian to European
and later American hands (57) accomplished through treaties, wars, and coercion, with
Indians constantly giving (58) as the newcomers moved west. In the 19th century, the
governments preferred solution to the Indian problem was to force tribes to inhabit specific plots
of land called reservations. Some tribes fought to keep from (59) land they had traditionally
used. In many cases the reservation land was (60) poor quality, and Indians came to depend
on government assistance. Poverty and joblessness among Native Americans still exist today.
(Extracted from InfoUSA CD Version)
Question 51: A. herds B. flocks C. bunches D. packs
Question 52: A. During B. When C. Not until D. Meanwhile
Question 53: A. adapt B. adjust C. vary D. modify
Question 54: A. to B. like C. for D. with
Question 55: A. bring B. make C. go D. set
Question 56: A. deliberately B. marginally C. greatly D. vaguely
Question 57: A. were B. have been C. was D. had been
Question 58: A. way B. road C. signal D. direction
Question 59: A. breaking down B. staying up C. giving up D. coming about
Question 60: A. in B. with C. of D. under

Read the following passage on commuting, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 61 to 70.
Commuting is the practice of travelling a long distance to a town or city to work each day, and then
travelling home again in the evening. The word commuting comes from commutation ticket, a US rail
ticket for repeated journeys, called a season ticket in Britain. Regular travellers are called
commuters.
The US has many commuters. A few, mostly on the East Coast, commute by train or subway, but
most depend on the car. Some leave home very early to avoid the traffic jams, and sleep in their cars
until their office opens. Many people accept a long trip to work so that they can live in quiet bedroom
communities away from the city, but another reason is white flight. In the 1960s most cities began
to desegregate their schools, so that there were no longer separate schools for white and black
children. Many white families did not want to send their children to desegregated schools, so they
moved to the suburbs, which have their own schools, and where, for various reasons, few black
people live.
Millions of people in Britain commute by car or train. Some spend two or three hours a day
travelling, so that they and their families can live in suburbia or in the countryside. Cities are
surrounded by commuter belts. Part of the commuter belt around London is called the stockbroker
belt because it contains houses where rich business people live. Some places are becoming dormitory
towns, because people sleep there but take little part in local activities.
Most commuters travel to and from work at the same time, causing the morning and evening rush
hours, when buses and trains are crowded and there are traffic jams on the roads. Commuters on
trains rarely talk to each other and spend their journey reading, sleeping or using their mobile phones,
though this is not popular with other passengers. Increasing numbers of people now work at home
some days of the week, linked to their offices by computer, a practice called telecommuting.
Cities in both Britain and the US are trying to reduce the number of cars coming into town each
day. Some companies encourage car pooling (called car sharing in Britain), an arrangement for
people who live and work near each other to travel together. Some US cities have a public service
that helps such people to contact each other, and traffic lanes are reserved for car-pool vehicles. But
cars and petrol/gas are cheap in the US, and many people prefer to drive alone because it gives them
more freedom. In Britain many cities have park-and-ride schemes, car parks on the edge of the city
from which buses take drivers into the centre.
(Extracted from Oxford Guide to British and American Culture, Oxford University Press, 2000)
Question 61: Which of the following definitions of commuting would the author of this passage most
probably agree with?
A. Travelling for hours from a town or city to work in the countryside every day.
B. Travelling to work and then home again in a day within a rural district.
C. Using a commutation ticket for special journeys in all seasons of the year.
D. Regularly travelling a long distance between ones place of work and ones home.
Question 62: The word repeated in paragraph 1 most probably means .
A. buying a season ticket again B. doing something once again
C. saying something again D. happening again and again
Question 63: The passage mentions that many Americans are willing to travel a long distance to
work in order to be able to live in .
A. comfortable bedrooms B. quiet neighbourhoods
C. city centres D. noisy communities
Question 64: Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Britain has considerably more commuters than the US.
B. The US has considerably more commuters than Britain.
C. Both the US and Britain have a great number of commuters.
D. Commuting helps people in the US and Britain save a lot of time.

Question 65: Which of the following is NOT true about the London commuter belt?
A. It is home to some wealthy business people. B. It is like bedroom communities in the US.
C. It is in central London. D. It surrounds London.
Question 66: It can be inferred from the passage that dormitory towns in Britain are places where
people .
A. contribute to the local community B. are employed locally
C. take part in local activities D. stay for the night
Question 67: As mentioned in the passage, commuters usually .
A. talk to each other during train journeys B. cause traffic congestion on the roads
C. go home from work at different hours D. go to work at different hours
Question 68: The phrase linked to in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .
A. satisfied with B. connected to C. shared with D. related to
Question 69: All of the following are measures to reduce the number of cars coming into town each
day in the US and/or Britain EXCEPT .
A. car pooling/sharing B. traffic lanes for car pooling
C. park-and-ride schemes D. free car parks in the city centre
Question 70: The word it in the last paragraph refers to .
A. car pool B. travelling together C. driving alone D. petrol/gas
Read the following passage on learning by Mazur, James E, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 71 to 80.
Learning means acquiring knowledge or developing the ability to perform new behaviors. It is
common to think of learning as something that takes place in school, but much of human learning
occurs outside the classroom, and people continue to learn throughout their lives.
Even before they enter school, young children learn to walk, to talk, and to use their hands to
manipulate toys, food, and other objects. They use all of their senses to learn about the sights, sounds,
tastes, and smells in their environments. They learn how to interact with their parents, siblings,
friends, and other people important to their world. When they enter school, children learn basic
academic subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. They also continue to learn a great deal
outside the classroom. They learn which behaviors are likely to be rewarded and which are likely to
be punished. They learn social skills for interacting with other children. After they finish school,
people must learn to adapt to the many major changes that affect their lives, such as getting married,
raising children, and finding and keeping a job.
Because learning continues throughout our lives and affects almost everything we do, the study of
learning is important in many different fields. Teachers need to understand the best ways to educate
children. Psychologists, social workers, criminologists, and other human-service workers need to
understand how certain experiences change peoples behaviors. Employers, politicians, and
advertisers make use of the principles of learning to influence the behavior of workers, voters, and
consumers.
Learning is closely related to memory, which is the storage of information in the brain.
Psychologists who study memory are interested in how the brain stores knowledge, where this storage
takes place, and how the brain later retrieves knowledge when we need it. In contrast, psychologists
who study learning are more interested in behavior and how behavior changes as a result of a
persons experiences.
There are many forms of learning, ranging from simple to complex. Simple forms of learning
involve a single stimulus. A stimulus is anything perceptible to the senses, such as a sight, sound,
smell, touch, or taste. In a form of learning known as classical conditioning, people learn to associate
two stimuli that occur in sequence, such as lightning followed by thunder. In operant conditioning,
people learn by forming an association between a behavior and its consequences (reward or
punishment). People and animals can also learn by observation - that is, by watching others perform
behaviors. More complex forms of learning include learning languages, concepts, and motor skills.
(Extracted from Microsoft Student 2009 DVD Version)
Question 71: According to the passage, which of the following is learning in broad view comprised of?
A. Acquisition of social and behavioural skills
B. Knowledge acquisition and ability development
C. Acquisition of academic knowledge
D. Knowledge acquisition outside the classroom
Question 72: According to the passage, what are children NOT usually taught outside the classroom?
A. literacy and calculation B. life skills
C. interpersonal communication D. right from wrong
Question 73: Getting married, raising children, and finding and keeping a job are mentioned in
paragraph 2 as examples of .
A. the situations in which people cannot teach themselves
B. the areas of learning which affect peoples lives
C. the changes to which people have to orient themselves
D. the ways peoples lives are influenced by education
Question 74: Which of the following can be inferred about the learning process from the passage?
A. It is more interesting and effective in school than that in life.
B. It becomes less challenging and complicated when people grow older.
C. It plays a crucial part in improving the learners motivation in school.
D. It takes place more frequently in real life than in academic institutions.
Question 75: According to the passage, the study of learning is important in many fields due to .
A. the great influence of the on-going learning process
B. the influence of various behaviours in the learning process
C. the exploration of the best teaching methods
D. the need for certain experiences in various areas
Question 76: It can be inferred from the passage that social workers, employers, and politicians
concern themselves with the study of learning because they need to .
A. change the behaviours of the objects of their interest towards learning
B. make the objects of their interest more aware of the importance of learning
C. understand how a stimulus relates to the senses of the objects of their interest
D. thoroughly understand the behaviours of the objects of their interest
Question 77: The word retrieves in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .
A. generates B. recovers C. creates D. gains
Question 78: Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Psychologists studying memory are concerned with how the stored knowledge is used.
B. Psychologists studying memory are concerned with the brains storage of knowledge.
C. Psychologists are all interested in memory as much as behaviours.
D. Psychologists studying learning are interested in human behaviours.
Question 79: According to the passage, the stimulus in simple forms of learning .
A. makes associations between behaviours B. is created by the senses
C. is associated with natural phenomena D. bears relation to perception
Question 80: The passage mainly discusses .
A. simple forms of learning
B. practical examples of learning inside the classroom
C. application of learning principles to formal education
D. general principles of learning
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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.
Question 1: His new work has enjoyed a very good review from critics and readers.
A. viewing B. regard C. opinion D. look
Question 2: Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth.
A. marked B. separated C. shared D. hidden
Question 3: We have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings. That is why we do
not want to leave.
A. possessed by the surroundings B. planted many trees in the surroundings
C. loved the surroundings D. haunted by the surroundings
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each
pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 4: Smoking is an extremely harmful habit. You should give it up immediately.
A. As smoking is an extremely harmful habit, you should give it up immediately.
B. You should give up smoking immediately and you will fall into an extremely harmful habit.
C. When you give up smoking immediately, you will affect your health with this harmful habit.
D. Stop your smoking immediately so it will become one of your extremely harmful habits.
Question 5: His academic record at high school was poor. He failed to apply to that prestigious
institution.
A. His academic record at high school was poor as a result of his failure to apply to that
prestigious institution.
B. Failing to apply to that prestigious institution, his academic record at high school was poor.
C. His academic record at high school was poor; as a result, he failed to apply to that prestigious
institution.
D. His academic record at high school was poor because he didnt apply to that prestigious
institution.
Question 6: He cannot lend me the book now. He has not finished reading it yet.
A. Having finished reading the book, he cannot lend it to me.
B. He cannot lend me the book until he has finished reading it.
C. As long as he cannot finish reading the book, he will lend it to me.
D. Not having finished reading the book, he will lend it to me.
Question 7: He behaved in a very strange way. That surprised me a lot.
A. His behaviour was a very strange thing, that surprised me most.
B. He behaved very strangely, which surprised me very much.
C. What almost surprised me was the strange way he behaved.
D. I was almost not surprised by his strange behaviour.
Question 8: Crazianna is a big country. Unfortunately, it has never received respect from its
neighbours.
A. Though Crazianna is a big country, it has never received respect from its neighbours.
B. It is Crazianna, a big country, that has never received respect from its neighbours.
C. Crazianna has never received respect from its neighbours because it is a big country.
D. Crazianna is such a big country that it has never received respect from its neighbours.
Question 9: A. represent B. permanent C. sentiment D. continent
Question 10: A. future B. involve C. prospect D. guidance
Question 11: A. accuracy B. fabulous C. immediate D. optimist
Question 12: A. facilitate B. intimacy C. participate D. hydrology
Question 13: A. reduction B. popular C. romantic D. financial
Question 14: A professor of economy and history at our university developed a new theory of
A B
the relationship between historical events and financial crises.
C D
Question 15: During our tour of the refinery, it was seen that both propane and gasoline
A B C
were produced in large volumes.
D
Question 16: Publishing in the UK, the book has won a number of awards in recent regional book fairs.
A B C D
Question 17: Hardly did he enter the room when all the lights went out.
A B C D
Question 18: The first important requirements for you to become a mountain climber are your
A B C
strong passion and you have good health.
D
Read the following passage adapted from Understanding Rural America - InfoUSA and mark the
letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from
19 to 28.
The well-being of America's rural people and places depends upon many things - the availability
of good-paying jobs; (19) to critical services such as education, health care, and
communication; strong communities; and a healthy natural environment. And, (20) urban
America is equally dependent upon these things, the challenges to well-being look very different in
rural areas than in urban areas. Small-scale, low-density settlement (21) make it more costly
for communities and businesses to provide critical services. Declining jobs and income in the natural
resource-based industries that many rural areas depend on (22) workers in those industries to
find new ways to make a living. Low-skill, low-wage rural manufacturing industries must find new
ways to challenge the increasing number of (23) competitors. Distance and remoteness
impede many rural areas from being connected to the urban centers of economic activity. Finally,
changes in the availability and use of natural resources located in rural areas (24) the people
who earn a living from those resources and those who (25) recreational and other benefits
from them.
Some rural areas have met these challenges successfully, achieved some level of prosperity, and
are ready (26) the challenges of the future. Others have neither met the current challenges nor
positioned themselves for the future. Thus, concern for rural America is real. And, while rural
America is a producer of critical goods and services, the (27) goes beyond economics. Rural
America is also home to a fifth of the Nation's people, keeper of natural amenities and national
treasures, and safeguard of a/an (28) part of American culture, tradition, and history.
Question 19: A. advantage B. key C. challenge D. access
Question 20: A. because B. when C. since D. while
Question 21: A. means B. patterns C. tools D. styles
Question 22: A. turn B. make C. offer D. force
Question 23: A. rural B. lateral C. abroad D. foreign

Question 24: A. effect B. encourage C. affect D. stimulate
Question 25: A. involve B. evolve C. bring D. derive
Question 26: A. in B. for C. with D. of
Question 27: A. research B. stimulus C. concern D. impatience
Question 28: A. unique B. incredible C. simple D. abnormal
Question 29: My company makes a large profit every year. Why dont you invest more money in
it? my friend said to me.
A. My friend persuaded me to invest more money in his company.
B. My friend suggested his investing more money in his company.
C. My friend instructed me how to put more money into his company.
D. I was asked to invest more money in my friends company.
Question 30: If you dont pay the ransom, well kill your boy, the kidnappers told us.
A. The kidnappers pledged to kill our boy if we did not pay the ransom.
B. The kidnappers threatened to kill our boy if we refused to pay the ransom.
C. The kidnappers ordered to kill our boy if we did not pay the ransom.
D. The kidnappers promised to kill our boy if we refused to pay the ransom.
Question 31: You shouldnt have leaked our confidential report to the press, Frank! said Jane.
A. Jane suspected that Frank had leaked their confidential report to the press.
B. Jane accused Frank of having cheated the press with their confidential report.
C. Jane blamed Frank for having flattered the press with their confidential report.
D. Jane criticized Frank for having disclosed their confidential report to the press.
Question 32: Dont forget to tidy up the final draft before submission, the team leader told us.
A. The team leader reminded us to tidy up the final draft before submission.
B. The team leader asked us to tidy up the final draft before submission.
C. The team leader ordered us to tidy up the final draft before submission.
D. The team leader simply wanted us to tidy up the final draft before submission.
Question 33: Mum, please dont tell dad about my mistake, the boy said.
A. The mother was forced to keep her sons mistake as a secret when he insisted.
B. The boy earnestly insisted that his mother tell his father about his mistake.
C. The boy requested his mother not to talk about his mistake any more.
D. The boy begged his mother not to tell his father about his mistake.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 34: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the
surplus.
A. excess B. sufficiency C. small quantity D. large quantity
Question 35: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.
A. ease B. attraction C. consideration D. speculation
Read the following passage adapted from A. Briggs article on culture, Microsoft Student 2008, and
mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions from 36 to 45.
Culture is a word in common use with complex meanings, and is derived, like the term
broadcasting, from the treatment and care of the soil and of what grows on it. It is directly related to
cultivation and the adjectives cultural and cultured are part of the same verbal complex. A person of
culture has identifiable attributes, among them a knowledge of and interest in the arts, literature, and
music. Yet the word culture does not refer solely to such knowledge and interest nor, indeed, to
education. At least from the 19th century onwards, under the influence of anthropologists and

sociologists, the word culture has come to be used generally both in the singular and the plural
(cultures) to refer to a whole way of life of people, including their customs, laws, conventions, and
values.
Distinctions have consequently been drawn between primitive and advanced culture and cultures,
between elite and popular culture, between popular and mass culture, and most recently between
national and global cultures. Distinctions have been drawn too between culture and civilization; the
latter is a word derived not, like culture or agriculture, from the soil, but from the city. The two words
are sometimes treated as synonymous. Yet this is misleading. While civilization and barbarism are
pitted against each other in what seems to be a perpetual behavioural pattern, the use of the word
culture has been strongly influenced by conceptions of evolution in the 19th century and of
development in the 20th century. Cultures evolve or develop. They are not static. They have twists
and turns. Styles change. So do fashions. There are cultural processes. What, for example, the word
cultured means has changed substantially since the study of classical (that is, Greek and Roman)
literature, philosophy, and history ceased in the 20th century to be central to school and university
education. No single alternative focus emerged, although with computers has come electronic culture,
affecting kinds of study, and most recently digital culture. As cultures express themselves in new
forms not everything gets better or more civilized.
The multiplicity of meanings attached to the word made and will make it difficult to define. There
is no single, unproblematic definition, although many attempts have been made to establish one. The
only non-problematic definitions go back to agricultural meaning (for example, cereal culture or
strawberry culture) and medical meaning (for example, bacterial culture or penicillin culture). Since
in anthropology and sociology we also acknowledge culture clashes, culture shock, and counter-
culture, the range of reference is extremely wide.
Question 36: According to the passage, the word culture .
A. is related to the preparation and use of land for farming
B. comes from a source that has not been identified
C. develops from Greek and Roman literature and history
D. derives from the same root as civilization does
Question 37: It is stated in paragraph 1 that a cultured person .
A. has a job related to cultivation B. does a job relevant to education
C. takes care of the soil and what grows on it D. has knowledge of arts, literature, and music
Question 38: The author remarks that culture and civilization are the two words that .
A. share the same word formation pattern
B. have nearly the same meaning
C. are both related to agriculture and cultivation
D. do not develop from the same meaning
Question 39: It can be inferred from the passage that since the 20th century .
A. schools and universities have not taught classical literature, philosophy, and history
B. classical literature, philosophy, and history have been considered as core subjects
C. classical literature, philosophy, and history have not been taught as compulsory subjects
D. all schools and universities have taught classical literature, philosophy, and history
Question 40: The word attributes in paragraph 1 most likely means .
A. fields B. qualities C. aspects D. skills
Question 41: The word static in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by .
A. unchanged B. balanced C. regular D. dense
Question 42: Which of the following is NOT stated in the passage?
A. Anthropology and sociology have tried to limit the references to culture.
B. Distinctions have been drawn between culture and civilization.
C. The use of the word culture has been changed since the 19th century.
D. The word culture can be used to refer to a whole way of life of people.
Question 43: It is difficult to give the definitions of the word culture EXCEPT for its .
A. agricultural and medical meanings B. philosophical and historical meanings
C. historical and figurative meanings D. sociological and anthropological meanings
Question 44: Which of the following is NOT true about the word culture?
A. It differs from the word civilization. B. It evolves from agriculture.
C. Its use has been considerably changed. D. It is a word that cannot be defined.
Question 45: The passage mainly discusses .
A. the multiplicity of meanings of the word culture
B. the distinction between culture and civilization
C. the figurative meanings of the word culture
D. the derivatives of the word culture
Question 46: Our boss would rather during the working hours.
A. we didnt chat B. we dont chat C. us not chat D. us not chatting
Question 47: Joan: Our friends are coming. , Mike?
Mike: Im sorry, but I cant do it now.
A. Shall you make some coffee, please B. Would you mind making some coffee
C. Why dont we cook some coffee D. Shall I make you like some coffee
Question 48: You have cooked so many dishes. There are only three of us for lunch.
A. wouldnt B. oughtnt C. neednt D. couldnt
Question 49: Harry: Are you ready, Kate? Theres not much time left.
Kate: Yes, just a minute. !
A. No longer B. Im coming C. Id be OK D. I wont finish
Question 50: Why dont you sit down and ?
A. make yourself at peace B. make it your own home
C. make yourself at home D. make yourself at rest
Question 51: Youll recognize Jenny when you see her. She a red hat.
A. will wear B. will be wearing C. wears D. is wearing
Question 52: He never lets anything him and his weekend fishing trip.
A. come among B. come between C. come up D. come on
Question 53: The Second World War in 1939.
A. turned up B. took out C. brought about D. broke out
Question 54: The instructor blew his whistle and .
A. off the runners were running B. off ran the runners
C. off were running the runners D. the runners run off
Question 55: Sue: Can you help me with my essay?
Robert:
A. I think that, too. B. Yes, Im afraid not. C. Not completely. D. Why not?
Question 56: Before I left for my summer camp, my mother told me to take warm clothes with me
it was cold.
A. so that B. despite C. whereas D. in case
Question 57: Never be late for an interview, you cant get the job.
A. otherwise B. if not C. or so D. unless
Question 58: without animals and plants?
A. What would life on earth be like B. How would life on earth be for
C. What will life on earth be like D. How will life on earth be like
Question 59: This shirt is that one.
A. much far expensive than B. as much expensive as
C. a bit less expensive D. not nearly as expensive as
Question 60: If it for the heavy storm, the accident would not have happened.
A. isnt B. hadnt been C. were D. werent

Question 61: We'd better if we want to get there in time.

A. take up B. put down C. speed up D. turn down
Question 62: I could not the lecture at all. It was too difficult for me.
A. make off B. take in C. get along D. hold on
Question 63: The temperature takes place varies widely from material to material.
A. which melting B. which they melt C. at which melting D. at which they melt
Question 64: The sign NO TRESPASSING tells you .
A. not to approach B. not to smoke C. not to enter D. not to photograph
Question 65: Alfonso: I had a really good time. Thanks for the lovely evening.
Maria: .
A. Yes, its really good B. No, its very kind of you
C. Im glad you enjoyed it D. Oh, thats right
Question 66: She built a high wall round her garden .
A. in order that her fruit not be stolen B. to enable people not taking her fruit
C. so that her fruit would be stolen D. to prevent her fruit from being stolen
Question 67: The sky was cloudy and foggy. We went to the beach, .
A. so B. however C. even though D. yet
Question 68: I did not want to believe them, but in fact, was true.
A. what they said B. what has said C. which they said D. that they were said
Question 69: you treat him, hell help you. Hes so tolerant.
A. In addition to B. Even though C. As if D. No matter how
Question 70: The village was visible through the dense fog.
A. mostly B. hard C. only D. barely
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 from 71 to 80.
The issue of equality for women in British society first attracted national attention in the early 20 th
century, when the suffragettes won for women the right to vote. In the 1960s feminism became the
subject of intense debate when the womens 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. Women now have much better employment opportunities,
though they still tend to get less well-paid jobs than men, and very few are appointed to top jobs in
industry.
In the US the movement that is often called the first wave of feminism began in the mid 1800s.
Susan B. Anthony worked for the right to vote, Margaret Sanger wanted to provide women with the
means of contraception so that they could decide whether or not to have children, and Elizabeth
Blackwell, who had to fight for the chance to become a doctor, wanted women to have greater
opportunities to study. Many feminists were interested in other social issues.
The second wave of feminism began in the 1960s. Women like Betty Friedan and Gloria Steinem
became associated with the fight to get equal rights and opportunities for women under the law. An
important issue was the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which was intended to change the
Constitution. Although the ERA was not passed, there was progress in other areas. It became illegal
for employers, schools, clubs, etc. to discriminate against women. But women still find it hard to
advance beyond a certain point in their careers, the so-called glass ceiling that prevents them from
having high-level jobs. Many women also face the problem of the second shift, i.e. 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.
Question 71: It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that in the 19th century, .
A. British women did not have the right to vote in political elections
B. most women did not wish to have equal status and equal rights
C. British women did not complete their traditional supporting role
D. suffragettes fought for the equal employment and equal pay
Question 72: The phrase gender gap in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. the social distance between the two sexes
B. the difference in status between men and women
C. the visible space between men and women
D. the social relationship between the two sexes
Question 73: Susan B. Anthony, Margaret Sanger, and Elizabeth Blackwell are mentioned as
.
A. American women who had greater opportunities
B. American women who were more successful than men
C. pioneers in the fight for American womens rights
D. American women with exceptional abilities
Question 74: The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) .
A. supported employers, schools and clubs B. was brought into force in the 1960s
C. was not officially approved D. changed the US Constitution
th
Question 75: In the late 20 century, some information about feminism in Britain was issued by
.
A. the Equal Pay Act of 1970 B. the Sex Discrimination Act
C. the Equal Opportunities Commission D. the Equal Rights Amendment
Question 76: Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. The US movement of feminism became the most popular in the late 20th century.
B. The womens liberation movement in the world first began in Britain.
C. The movement of feminism began in the US earlier than in Britain.
D. The British government passed laws to support women in the early 20th century.
Question 77: The phrase glass ceiling in paragraph 4 mostly means .
A. an overlooked problem B. a ceiling made of glass
C. an imaginary barrier D. a transparent frame
A. Many American women still face the problem of household chores.
B. An American woman once had to fight for the chance to become a doctor.
C. British women now have much better employment opportunities.
D. There is now no sex discrimination in Britain and in the US.
Question 79: It can be inferred from the passage that .
A. the belief that sex discrimination should not exist is not popular in the US
B. women in Britain and the US still fight for their equal status and equal rights
C. the British government did not approve of the womens liberation movement
D. women do not have better employment opportunities despite their great efforts
Question 80: Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. Women and the Right to Vote B. Opportunities for Women Nowadays
C. The Suffragettes in British Society D. Feminism in Britain and the US
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correct word for each of the blanks from 1 to 10.
Wind, water, air, ice and heat all work to cause erosion. As the wind blows over the land, it often
(1) small grains of sand. When these grains of sand strike against solid rocks, the rocks are
slowly worn away. In this way, (2) very hard rocks are worn away by the wind.
When particles of rocks or soil became loosened in any way, running water carries them down the
(3) . Some rocks and soil particles are carried into streams and then into the sea.
Land that is covered with trees, grass and other plants wears away very slowly, and so loses very
(4) of its soil. The roots of plants help to (5) the rocks and soil in place. Water that
falls on grasslands runs away more slowly than water that falls on bare ground. Thus, forests and
grasslands (6) to slow down erosion.
Even where the land is (7) covered with plants, some erosion goes on. In the spring, the
(8) snow turns into a large quantity of water that then runs downhill in streams. (9) a
stream carries away some of the soil, the stream bed gets deeper and deeper. (10) thousands of
years of such erosion, wide valleys are often formed.
Question 1: A. cleans out B. picks up C. carries out D. holds up
Question 2: A. still B. such C. even D. though
Question 3: A. borders B. topside C. backside D. hillsides
Question 4: A. large B. little C. few D. much
Question 5: A. hold B. back C. stay D. store
Question 6: A. help B. aid C. assist D. facilitate
Question 7: A. strongly B. thickly C. thinly D. scarcely
Question 8: A. melted B. melting C. building D. formed
Question 9: A. Although B. Till C. As D. Until
Question 10: A. After B. During C. Among D. In
Its often said that we learn things at the wrong time. University students frequently do the
minimum of work because theyre crazy about a good social life instead. Children often scream
before their piano practice because its so boring. They have to be given gold stars and medals to be
persuaded to swim, or have to be bribed to take exams. But the story is different when youre older.
Over the years, Ive done my share of adult learning. At 30, I went to a college and did courses in
History and English. It was an amazing experience. For starters, I was paying, so there was no
reason to be late I was the one frowning and drumming my fingers if the tutor was late, not the
other way round. Indeed, if I could persuade him to linger for an extra five minutes, it was a bonus,
not a nuisance. I wasnt frightened to ask questions, and homework was a pleasure not a pain. When I
passed an exam, I had passed it for me and me alone, not for my parents or my teachers. The
satisfaction I got was entirely personal.

Some people fear going back to school because they worry that their brains have got rusty. But the
joy is that, although some parts have rusted up, your brain has learnt all kinds of other things since
you were young. It has learnt to think independently and flexibly and is much better at relating one
thing to another. What you lose in the rust department, you gain in the maturity department.
In some ways, age is a positive plus. For instance, when youre older, you get less frustrated.
Experience has told you that, if youre calm and simply do something carefully again and again,
eventually youll get the hang of it. The confidence you have in other areas from being able to drive
a car, perhaps means that if you cant, say, build a chair instantly, you dont, like a child, want to
destroy your first pathetic attempts. Maturity tells you that you will, with application, eventually get
there.
I hated piano lessons at school, but I was good at music. And coming back to it, with a teacher
who could explain why certain exercises were useful and with musical concepts that, at the age of ten,
I could never grasp, was magical. Initially, I did feel a bit strange, thumping out a piece that Id
played for my school exams, with just as little comprehension of what the composer intended as Id
had all those years before. But soon, complex emotions that I never knew poured out from my
fingers, and suddenly I could understand why practice makes perfect.
Question 11: It is implied in paragraph 1 that .
A. young learners are usually lazy in their class
B. teachers should give young learners less homework
C. young learners often lack a good motivation for learning
D. parents should encourage young learners to study more
Question 12: The writers main point in paragraph 2 is to show that as people grow up, .
A. they cannot learn as well as younger learners
B. they have a more positive attitude towards learning
C. they tend to learn less as they are discouraged
D. they get more impatient with their teachers
Question 13: The phrase For starters in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by .
A. For beginners B. First and foremost
C. At the starting point D. At the beginning
Question 14: While doing some adult learning courses at a college, the writer was surprised .
A. to have more time to learn B. to be able to learn more quickly
C. to feel learning more enjoyable D. to get on better with the tutor
Question 15: In paragraph 3, the word rusty means .
A. not as good as it used to be through lack of practice
B. impatient because of having nothing to do
C. covered with rust and not as good as it used to be
D. staying alive and becoming more active
Question 16: The phrase get there in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .
A. have the things you have long desired B. achieve your aim with hard work
C. arrive at an intended place with difficulty D. receive a school or college degree
Question 17: All of the following are true about adult learning EXCEPT .
A. experience in doing other things can help ones learning
B. young people usually feel less patient than adults
C. adults think more independently and flexibly than young people
D. adult learners have fewer advantages than young learners
Question 18: It can be inferred from paragraph 4 that maturity is a positive plus in the learning
process because adult learners .
A. pay more attention to detail than younger learners
B. have become more patient than younger learners
C. are less worried about learning than younger learners
D. are able to organize themselves better than younger learners

Question 19: It is implied in the last paragraph that when you learn later in life, you .
A. should expect to take longer to learn than when you were younger
B. find that you can recall a lot of things you learnt when younger
C. can sometimes understand more than when you were younger
D. are not able to concentrate as well as when you were younger
Question 20: What is the writers main purpose in the passage?
A. To show how fast adult learning is. B. To describe adult learning methods.
C. To encourage adult learning. D. To explain reasons for learning.
In the West, cartoons are used chiefly to make people laugh. The important feature of all these
cartoons is the joke and the element of surprise which is contained. Even though it is very funny, a
good cartoon is always based on close observation of a particular feature of life and usually has a
serious purpose.
Cartoons in the West have been associated with political and social matters for many years. In
wartime, for example, they proved to be an excellent way of spreading propaganda. Nowadays
cartoons are often used to make short, sharp comments on politics and governments as well as on a
variety of social matters. In this way, the modern cartoon has become a very powerful force in
influencing people in Europe and the United States.
Unlike most American and European cartoons, however, many Chinese cartoon drawings in the
past have also attempted to educate people, especially those who could not read and write. Such
cartoons about the lives and sayings of great men in China have proved extremely useful in bringing
education to illiterate and semi-literate people throughout China. Confucius, Mencius and Laozi have
all appeared in very interesting stories presented in the form of cartoons. The cartoons themselves
have thus served to illustrate the teachings of the Chinese sages in a very attractive way.
In this sense, many Chinese cartoons are different from Western cartoons in so far as they do not
depend chiefly on telling jokes. Often, there is nothing to laugh at when you see Chinese cartoons.
This is not their primary aim. In addition to commenting on serious political and social matters,
Chinese cartoons have aimed at spreading the traditional Chinese thoughts and culture as widely as
possible among the people.
Today, however, Chinese cartoons have an added part to play in spreading knowledge. They offer
a very attractive and useful way of reaching people throughout the world, regardless of the particular
country in which they live. Thus, through cartoons, the thoughts and teachings of the old Chinese
philosophers and sages can now reach people who live in such countries as Britain, France, America,
Japan, Malaysia or Australia and who are unfamiliar with the Chinese culture.
Until recently, the transfer of knowledge and culture has been overwhelmingly from the West to
the East and not vice versa. By means of cartoons, however, publishing companies in Taiwan, Hong
Kong and Singapore are now having success in correcting this imbalance between the East and the
West.
Cartoons can overcome language barriers in all foreign countries. The vast increase in the
popularity of these cartoons serves to illustrate the truth of Confuciuss famous saying One picture is
worth a thousand words.
Question 21: Which of the following clearly characterizes Western cartoons?
A. Enjoyment, liveliness, and carefulness. B. Originality, freshness, and astonishment.
C. Seriousness, propaganda, and attractiveness. D. Humour, unexpectedness, and criticism.
Question 22: Chinese cartoons have been useful as an important means of .
A. political propaganda in wartime B. amusing people all the time
C. educating ordinary people D. spreading Western ideas
Question 23: The major differences between Chinese cartoons and Western cartoons come from
their .
A. styles B. values C. purposes D. nationalities

Question 24: The pronoun this in paragraph 4 mostly refers to .

A. an educational purpose B. a piece of art
C. a funny element D. a propaganda campaign
Question 25: The passage is intended to present .
A. an opinion about how cartoons entertain people
B. an outline of Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons
C. a description of cartoons of all kinds the world over
D. a contrast between Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons
Question 26: Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A. A Very Powerful Force in Influencing People
B. Chinese Cartoons and Western Cartoons
C. An Excellent Way of Spreading Propaganda
D. Cartoons as a Way of Educating People
Question 27: In general, Chinese cartoons are now aiming at .
A. disseminating traditional practices in China and throughout the world
B. spreading the Chinese ideas and cultural values throughout the world
C. bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people in the world
D. illustrating the truth of Chinese great mens famous sayings
Question 28: The word imbalance in paragraph 6 refers to .
A. the discrimination between the West culture and the East culture
B. the influence of the East cartoons over the West cartoons
C. the mismatch between the East cartoons and the West cartoons
D. the dominant cultural influence of the West over the East
Question 29: Which of the following is most likely the traditional subject of Chinese cartoons?
A. Jokes and other kinds of humour in political and social matters.
B. The philosophies and sayings of ancient Chinese thinkers.
C. The illiterate and semi-literate people throughout China.
D. The stories and features of the lives of great men the world over.
Question 30: According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. Cartoons will replace other forms of writing.
B. Language barriers restricted cartoons.
C. Cartoons can serve various purposes.
D. Western cartoons always have a serious purpose.
correction.
Question 31: In my judgment, I think Hem is the best physicist among the scientists of
A B C
the SEA region.
D
Question 32: Many people have found the monotonous buzzing of the vuvuzela in the
A B
2010-World-Cup matches so annoyed.
C D
Question 33: The team leader demanded from his team members a serious
A B
attitude towards work, good team spirit, and that they work hard.
C D

Question 34: After analyzing the steep rise in profits according to your report, it was convinced
A B C
that your analyses were correct.
D
Question 35: In order no money would be wasted, we had to account for every penny we spent.
A B C D
Question 36: It is imperative what to do when there is a fire.
A. he must know about B. that everyone know
C. we knew D. that he knew
Question 37: Our industrial output from $2 million in 2002 to $4 million this year.
A. was rising B. rises C. rose D. has risen
Question 38: Is it true that this country produces more oil than ?
A. any country else B. any countries else
C. any other countries D. any another country
Question 39: Ive warned you many times the front door unlocked.
A. not leaving B. wont leave C. not to leave D. dont leave
Question 40: Neil Armstrong was the first man on the moon.
A. has walked B. walking C. walked D. to walk
Question 41: Serbia defeated Germany surprised everyone.
A. That B. Because C. When D. Whether
Question 42: The captain as well as all the passengers very frightened by the strange noise.
A. is B. were C. was D. have been
Question 43: Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a day.
A. rainy B. foggy C. snowy D. windy
Question 44: The inflation rate in Greece is five times my country, he said.
A. as much as B. more than C. as many as that in D. as high as that in
Question 45: Margaret: "Could you open the window, please?"
Henry: " ."
A. Yes, I can B. I am, of course C. I feel sorry D. Yes, with pleasure
Question 46: Theyre staying with us the time being until they can afford a house.
A. for B. in C. during D. at
Question 47: As the drug took , the boy became quieter.
A. force B. influence C. action D. effect
Question 48: We with a swim in the lake.
A. gave in B. took up C. got out D. cooled off
Question 49: The Internet has enabled people to with each other more quickly.
A. interconnect B. interlink C. interact D. intervene
Question 50: If everyone , how would we control the traffic?
A. could fly B. flies C. can fly D. had flown
Question 51: Mr. Black: Id like to try on these shoes, please.
Salesgirl:
A. Why not? B. By all means, sir. C. Thats right, sir. D. Id love to.
Question 52: She had to borrow her sisters car because hers was .
A. out of work B. out of order C. off chance D. off work
Question 53: Martha, Julia and Mark are 17, 19 and 20 years old .
A. independently B. respectfully C. separately D. respectively

Question 54: Since he failed his exam, he had to for it again.

A. take B. pass C. make D. sit
Question 55: broken several world records in swimming.
A. She is said that she has B. People say she had
C. She is said to have D. It is said to have
Question 56: Ben: " "
Jane: "Never mind."
A. Sorry for staining your carpet. Let me have it cleaned.
B. Would you mind going to dinner next Sunday?
C. Thank you for being honest with me.
D. Congratulations! How wonderful!
Question 57: All students should be and literate when they leave school.
A. numeric B. numeral C. numerous D. numerate
Question 58: Bill: Can I get you another drink?
Jerry: .
A. No, it isnt B. Not just now
C. No, Ill think it over D. Forget it
Question 59: Not having written about the required topic, a low mark.
A. my presentation was given B. the teacher gave me
C. the teacher gave D. I was given
Question 60: Laura had a blazing with Eddie and stormed out of the house.
A. row B. chat C. word D. gossip
Question 61: I might, I couldnt open the door.
A. Try as B. However hard C. As try D. No matter
Question 62: We have bought extra food our guests stay to dinner.
A. when B. in case C. if D. so that
Question 63: You can go to the party tonight you are sober when you come home.
A. as soon as B. as long as C. as well as D. as far as
Question 64: he does sometimes annoys me very much.
A. When B. Why C. How D. What
Question 65: Liz: Thanks for the nice gift you brought to us!
Jennifer:
A. Not at all. Dont mention it. B. Welcome! Its very nice of you.
C. All right. Do you know how much it costs? D. Actually speaking, I myself dont like it.
Question 66: It is English pronunciation that puzzles me most.
A. Puzzling me most is how to pronounce English.
B. Pronouncing English words is not complicated.
C. English pronunciation is difficult for me.
D. I was not quick at English pronunciation at school.
Question 67: Stop smoking or youll be ill, the doctor told me.
A. The doctor advised me to give up smoking to avoid illness.
B. I was ordered not to smoke to recover from illness.
C. I was warned against smoking a lot of cigarettes.
D. The doctor suggested smoking to treat illness.

Question 68: Because they erected a barn, the cattle couldnt get out into the wheat field.
A. They erected a barn, and as a result, the cattle couldnt get out into the wheat field.
B. In order not to keep the cattle away from the wheat field, they erected a barn.
C. They erected a barn so that the cattle would get into the wheat field.
D. They erected a barn in case the cattle couldnt get out into the wheat field.
Question 69: They couldnt climb up the mountain because of the storm.
A. The storm made them impossible to climb up the mountain.
B. The storm discouraged them from climbing up the mountain.
C. Their climbing up the mountain was unable due to the storm.
D. The storm made it not capable of climbing up the mountain.
Question 70: Wealthy as they were, they were far from happy.
A. They were not happy as they were wealthy.
B. Although they were wealthy, they were not happy.
C. They were as wealthy as they were happy.
D. Even if they were wealthy, they were not unhappy.
Question 71: The woman was too weak to lift the suitcase.
A. The woman wasnt able to lift the suitcase, so she was very weak.
B. The woman shouldn't have lifted the suitcase as she was weak.
C. So weak was the woman that she couldn't lift the suitcase.
D. The woman, though weak, could lift the suitcase.
Question 72: Were having a reunion this weekend. Why dont you come? John said to us.
A. John cordially invited us to a reunion this weekend.
B. John didnt understand why we came to a reunion.
C. John simply asked us why we wouldnt come to a reunion.
D. John asked us why we didnt come to a reunion this weekend.
Question 73: When I arrived, they were having dinner.
A. I came to their invitation to dinner.
B. They ate their dinner as soon as I arrived.
C. I came in the middle of their dinner.
D. When they started having their dinner, I arrived.
Question 74: Slightly more than twenty-five percent of the students in the class come from Spanish-
speaking countries.
A. Seventy-five percent of the students in the class speak Spanish.
B. A considerable proportion of the students in the class are Spanish.
C. A small minority of the students in the class are Hispanic.
D. The percentage of the students speaking Spanish fell by twenty-five percent.
Question 75: "Would you like some more beer?" he asked.
A. He asked me would I like some more beer. B. He wanted to invite me for a glass of beer.
C. He asked me if I wanted some beer. D. He offered me some more beer.
Question 76: A. organism B. attraction C. prevention D. engagement
Question 77: A. popularity B. laboratory C. politician D. documentary
Question 78: A. imagine B. inhabit C. continue D. disappear
Question 79: A. periodic B. electric C. suspicious D. contagious
Question 80: A. advertise B. advantage C. adventure D. adverbial
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B. PHN VIT (2,0 im)
I. Vit tip cu (0,1 im x 5 cu = 0,5 im)

Cu 1: Unless John changes his working style, he will be sacked soon.
Cu 2: He invited me (to come) to his 18th birthday party.
Cu 3: This new teaching method is believed to be more effective than the old one.
Cu 4: Not until he was halfway through the task did he realize how difficult it was. Hoc:
Not until he was halfway through it did he realize how difficult the task was.
Cu 5: You should not have left the class without asking for your teachers permission.
II. Vit on vn (1,5 im)
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B GIO DC V O TO K THI TRUNG HC PH THNG QUC GIA 2016

THI CHNH THC Mn: Ting Anh
( thi c 6 trang) Thi gian lm bi: 90 pht, khng k thi gian pht
LI GII CHI TIT

M thi: 168
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose
underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the
following
questions.
Question 1: A. laughs B. drops C. maintains D. im-
ports Gii:
- laugh /lf/ (v): ci
- drop /drp/ (v): ri, rt xung
- maintain /menten/ (v): duy tr, gi
- import /mpt/ (v): nhp khu
Cch pht m ui s, es:
- TH1: Nu t kt thc bng- s, -ss,- ch,- sh,- x,-z (-ze),- o,- ge,- ce th ta pht m l /iz/
vd: changes/ iz/ ; practices/ iz/
-TH2: Nu t kt thc bng :/ / k,-p- t,- f th pht m l /s/:
.....cooks /s/ ; stops / s/
Mo nh: thi phong kin phng ty
Lu : ' laugh phin m l : [la: f ] nn s sau laugh c l /s/
- TH3: Nhng t cn li pht m l /z/ : plays /z/, stands /z/....
ph
Question 2: A. justice B. campus C. culture D. brush

Gii:
- justice /dsts/: s cng bng
E. g: They are demanding equal rights and justice.
- campus /kmps/: khun vin (ca cc trng i hc)
E.g: She lives on campus.
- culture /klt(r)/: vn ha
E.g: American culture
- brush (n, v) /br/: bn chi; nh (rng), chi
E.g: brush my teeth
p n B
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs
from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. inflation B. maximum C. applicant D. character
Gii:
- inflation /nflen/ (n): s lm pht
E.g: to reduce inflation
- maximum /mksmm/ (adj): ti a, cc
E.g: the maximum speed
- applicant /plknt/ (n): ng vin, ngi xin vic
E.g: There were over 500 applicants for the job.
- character /krkt(r)/ (n): nhn vt, tnh cch
p n A
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Question 4: A. compulsory B. biography C. curriculum D. admirable

Gii:
- compulsory /kmplsri/ (adj) ~ mandatory: bt buc # optional (adj): ty chn, t
chn
E.g: It is compulsory for all motorcyclists to wear helmets.
- biography /barfi/ (n): tiu s, l lch
- curriculum /krkjlm/ (n): chng trnh ging dy
E.g: the school curriculum
- admirable /dmrbl/ ~ commendable (adj): ng ngng m, ng khm phc, ng
ca ngi
E.g: Her dedication to her work was admirable.
p n D
Question 5: A. struggle B. anxious C. confide D. comfort

Gii:
- struggle /strl/ (n, v): cuc u tranh, u tranh
+ struggle for sth: u tranh cho iu g
E.g: a country struggling for independence
- anxious /ks/ (adj): lo lng, bn khon
+ anxious about sth: lo lng v iu g
+ anxious for sb: lo lng cho ai
E.g: He seemed anxious about the exam.
- confide /knfad/ (v): gii by tm s, ni ring
+ confide sth (to sb): gii by iu g (vi ai)
E.g: She confided all her secrets to her best friend.
- comfort /kmft/ (n): s an nhn, s thoi mi; s an i
E.g: These tennis shoes are designed for comfort and performance.
p n C
ph
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions
Question 6: In the wake of increasing food poisoning, many consumers have turned
to vegetables organically.
A. that grown B. grown C. which grows D. are grown
Gii:
Rt gn mnh quan h:
Ch ng: dng Ving
B ng: dng PP
Cu cha rt gn:
In the wake of increasing food poisoning, many consumers have turned to vegetables
that/ which are grown organically.
In the wake of increasing food poisoning, many consumers have turned to vegetables
grown organically.
Dch ngha: Sau vic gia tng ng c thc phm th nhiu ngi tiu dng chuyn
sang dng rau hu c.
Lu : In the wake of sb/ sth: ngay sau, theo sau, sau s kin ..., l kt qu ca
p n B
Question 7: It is raining heavily with rolls of thunder. We _ such a terrible
thunderstorm.
A. would never see B. had never seen C. have never seen D. never see
Gii:
Th hin ti hon thnh vi trng t never:
S + have/ has + never + PP ...
see saw seen
Dch ngha: Tri ang ma rt to vi nhiu ting sm. Ti cha bao gi thy mt trn bo
c sm st kinh khng nh th ny.
p n C
ph
Question 8: Most teenagers enjoy the Internet for information and

entertainment.
A. surfing B. surf C. surfed D. to surf
Gii:
- enjoy + Ving: thch lm g
Dch ngha: a s cc thanh thiu nin thch lt web tm kim thng tin v gii tr.
p n A
Question 9: they are delicious, hamburgers and French fries are too high in
fat.
A. However B. Although C. Because D. Despite
Gii:
- However: Tuy nhin
- Although + a clause: Mc d ... nhng
- Because + a clause: Bi v ...
- Despite/ In spite of + Ving/ N: Mc d ... nhng
p n B (Mc d hm- b- g v khoai ty chin th ngon nhng chng qu nhiu
cht bo.)
A, C khng ph hp ngha, D sai ng php
Question 10: Canned food is not as healthy as fresh food, ?
A. isnt it B. doesnt it C. is it D. does it
Gii:
Cu hi ui (Tag questions)
Nu ng t phn chnh th khng nh th phn ui l ph nh v ngc li.
(+) (-) ; (-) (+)
E.g: Mr Nam doesnt have two cars, does he?
Trong cu ny, phn pha trc th ph nh ca th hin ti n (ng t to be) nn
pha sau ta phi chn phn hi ui th khng nh (ng t to be).
p n C (Thc phm ng hp th khng tt cho sc khe bng thc phm ti
sch, c phi khng?)
ph
Question 11: Without your help, I the technical problem with my computer
the other day.
A. wouldnt solve B. couldnt have solved C. could solve D. cant solve
Gii:
Without + N ~ But for + N: Nu khng c ....th (dng trong cu iu kin loi 2 v loi
3)
Vi cm t thi gian: the other day (hm trc, gn y) th s vic trong cu xy ra
qu kh ri nn chng ta phi dng cu iu kin loi 3
Without + N, S + could/ would (not) + have PP...
p n B (Nu khng c s gip ca bn th hm trc ti khng gii quyt
c vn k thut ca my tnh mnh ri.)
Question 12: This part of the country is famous its beautiful landscapes and
fine cuisine.
A. about B. with C. of D. for
Gii:
- to be famous for sth: ni ting v iu g
p n D (Khu vc ny ca t nc ni ting v cnh p v n ngon.)
Question 13: In a modern family, the husband is expected to join hands with his wife
to the household chores.
A. do B. run C. take D. Make
Gii:
- do the household/ domestic chores ~ do the housework: lm cng vic nh
p n A (Trong gia nh hin i th ngi chng c mong i cng chung tay
vi v mnh lm cng vic nh.)
ph
Question 14: Most psychologists agree that the basic structure of an individuals
personality is .
A. by the age of five it is quite well established
B. quite well established by the age of five
C. well established quite by the age of five
D. by the age of five and quite well established
Gii:
- quite + adj/ adv: kh, hi
- to be + quite + adj
- well established (adj): c thit lp, n nh, c cng c, c uy tn
E. g: He is now well established in his career.
p n B (Hu ht cc nh tm l hc u ng tnh rng cu trc c bn v nhn
cch ca mt c nhn th kh n nh khi ln 5 tui.)
Question 15: A waiter in a restaurant is talking to a customer who has just finished
his meal there. Select the most suitable response to complete the exchange. - Waiter:
Heres your bill, sir. - Customer: _
A. Dont mention it. B. Can I pay by credit card?
C. What do you have? D. Youre welcome
Gii:
Mt nam phc v mt nh hng ang ni chuyn vi khch hng va mi dng ba
xong . La chn cu p tr li ph hp nht hon thnh on i thoi.
- Waiter: Tha ng, ha n ca ng y .
- Customer: .
- Dont mention it ~ Youre welcome: Khng c g
- Can I pay by credit card? (Ti c th thanh ton bng th tn dng c khng?
- What do you have? (Bn dng/c g?)
p n B
ph
Question 16: The Government has brought a new law in an effort to prevent
further environmental deterioration.
A. in B. about C. up D. On
Gii:
- bring in ~ introduce a new law: gii thiu, thi hnh lut mi
- bring about ~ cause: dn n, mang li, lm xy ra
E.g: What brought about the change in his attitude?
- bring up ~ raise: nui dng, nui nng
E.g: She brought up five children.
- bring on ~ cause: dn n, gy ra
E.g: He was suffering from stress brought on by overwork.
p n A (Chnh ph gii thiu mt lut mi n lc ngn chn s tn ph mi
trng thm na)
Question 17: She took a course in fine arts starting her own business in
interior design.
A. with a view to B. in terms of C. in order to D. with reference to
Gii:
- with a view to + Ving: nhm lm g, vi hi vng/ nh lm g
E.g: He's painting the house with a view to selling it.
- in order to + V: nhm lm g, lm g
E.g: I study hard in order to pass the exam.
- in terms of sth: xt v mt (Dng cm t ny ni v mt no ca mt vn ang
c ni n)
E.g: What does this mean in terms of cost?
- with/ in reference to: v (vn g...); c lin quan ti
E.g: With reference to your letter of May 22
p n A
ph
Question 18: All the in the stadium applauded the winner of the marathon
when he crossed the finishing line.
A. watchers B. audience C. viewers D. Spectators
Gii:
- watcher (n): a person who watches and studies something regularly: ngi quan st v
nghin cu v ci g thng xuyn
E.g: birdwatcher (ngi quan st nhn dng chim)
- audience (n): khn gi (bn trong hi trng) xem hoc nghe ci g (mt v kch,
bui biu din, ai ni, vv)
- spectator (n): khn gi (ngi ngoi tri) theo di mt s kin th thao nh 1 trn u
bng.
- viewer (n) khn gi, ngi xem truyn hnh
V vy, nu mun ni khn gi theo di 1 s kin thao dng SPECTATOR, khn gi
truyn hnh dng VIEWER, cn khn gi xem/nghe 1 v kch, bui biu din, bi din
thuyt, v.v th dng AUDIENCE
p n D (Tt c cc khn gi sn vn ng v tay chc mng ngi chin thng
cuc thi ma-ra-tng khi anh ta vt qua di cui cng v ch.)
Question 19: The table in the living room should be moved to the new TV set.
A. get rid of B. pave the way for C. make room for D. take hold of
Gii:
- get rid of: vt b, tng kh c ai/ ci g i
E.g: We got rid of all the old furniture.
- pave the way for: m ng cho
E.g: This decision paved the way for changes in employment rights for women.
- make room for: dn ch cho, nhng ch cho
- take/ get/ keep hold of: nm gi, nm cht
E.g: She took hold of the door handle and turned it.
p n C (Ci bn trong phng khch nn c chuyn i nhng ch cho chic
v tuyn truyn hnh mi.)
ph
Question 20: The US president Barack Obama an official visit to Vietnam in

May 2016, which is of great significance to the comprehensive bilateral partnership.
A. delivered B. paid C. offered D. Gave
Gii:
- pay a visit to sb/ sth: n thm ai/ ci g
- deliver (v): phn pht, phn phi
- offer (v): biu, tng, a ra ngh
- give: a cho, tng
p n B (Tng thng M Barack Obama c chuyn thm chnh thc Vit Nam
vo thng 5 nm 2016, iu ny c ngha to ln cho mi quan h hp tc song
phng ton din gia 2 nc)
Question 21: Two close friends Tom and Kyle are talking about Kyles upcoming
birthday. Select the most suitable response to complete the exchange.
- Tom: Can I bring a friend to your birthday party?
- Kyle:
A. Its my honour. B. Lets do it then.
C. The more the merrier. D. Thats right.
Gii:
Hai ngi bn thn Tom v Kyle ang ni chuyn v sinh nht sp ti ca Kyle. La
chn p tr ph hp nht hon thnh cuc ni chuyn.
- Tom: T c th dn theo bn n sinh nht cu khng?
- Kyle:
- Its my honour: l nim vinh d ca t
- Lets do it then: Chng ta hy lm n sau nh.
- The more the merrier: the more people or things there are, the better the situation will be
or the more fun people will have: cng ng cng vui m
- Thats right: Phi , ng
p n C
ph
Question 22: Candidates are requested to the form to the admissions officer
by July 25th.
A. fill out B. show up C. pass over D. hand in
Gii:
- fill sth out ~ fill sth in: in vo
E.g: to fill in an application form
- show up: n
E.g: It was getting late when she finally showed up.
- pass over ~ overlook: pht l i, trnh i, b qua, coi thng
E.g: They chose to pass over her rude remarks.
- hand in: np, giao np
E.g: You must all hand in your projects by the end of next week.
p n D
Question 23: The firefighters single-minded devotion to the rescue of the victims of
the fire was .
A. respecting B. respective C. respectful D. Respectable
Gii:
- respecting (prep): ni v, v, c lin quan ti (vn ...)
E.g: information respecting the childs whereabouts (thng tin lin quan n ch ca
a tr)
- respective: ring r, ring tng ci/ ngi, tng ng
E.g: the respective roles of men and women in society
- respectable (adj) ng trng, ng knh, ng n, ng n, chnh t
E.g: a respectable married man
She earns a respectable salary.
- respectful (adj) l php, knh cn, t v tn trng, thng ch thi ca mt ngi i
vi mt ngi khc hoc vi mt s vic no (tnh t ny hay i km vi gii t to/
towards somebody hoc of something)
E.g: "We're so pleased to meet you at last," he said in a respectful tone of voice.
ph
We were brought up to be respectful of authority.

p n D (S cng hin ht mnh ca cc lnh cu ha cu cc nn nhn trong v
ha hon th rt ng knh.)
Question 24: The university administrations are introducing new measures to
that the enrolment process runs smoothly.
A. maintain B. improve C. facilitate D. Ensure
Gii:
- maintain (v): duy tr, gi
- improve (v): ci thin, ci tin
- facilitate + sth /fsltet (v): to iu kin thun li, lm cho thun tin
E.g: The new trade agreement should facilitate more rapid economic growth.
- ensure (v): bo m (ensure that + clause: bo m rng ...)
E.g: Please ensure (that) all lights are switched off.
p n D (Cc nh qun l trng i hc ang a ra nhiu bin php mi bo
m rng qu trnh tuyn sinh din ra tri chy.)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Question 25: Not until all their demands had been turned down did the workers
decide to go on strike for more welfare.
A. rejected B. sacked C. reviewed D. Deleted
Gii:
- turn down ~ reject (v): /rdekt/: t chi, bc b
E.g: The proposal was firmly rejected.
- sack (v): sa thi
- review (v): n tp, xem xt li
- delete (v): xa b
p n A (Mi cho n khi tt c yu cu ca mnh b t chi th cc cng nhn mi
quyt nh nh cng i phc li.)
ph
Question 26: Environmentalists appeal to the government to enact laws to stop

factories from discharging toxic chemicals into the sea.
A. releasing B. producing C. obtaining D. Dismissing
Gii:
- discharge /dstd/ (v) ~ release (v): thi ra, gii phng ra, thot ra
E.g: The factory was fined for discharging chemicals into the river.
- produce (v): sn xut, to ra
- obtain /bten/ (v): t c, thu c, c c
E.g: to obtain experience
- dismiss (v): gii tn, sa thi, ui i
E.g: She claims she was unfairly dismissed from her post.
p n A (Cc nh mi trng ku gi chnh ph ban hnh lut ngn chn vic cc
nh my thi cc cht c hi ra bin.)
Question 27: The overall aim of the book is to help bridge the gap between theory
and practice, particularly in language teaching.
A. increase the understanding B. reduce the differences
C. minimise the limitations D. construct a bridge
Gii:
- bridge the gap/ gulf/ divide between A and B: to reduce or get rid of the differences that
exist between two things or groups of people: lp h ngn cch, rt ngn khong cch
gim s khc bit
- increase the understanding: tng s hiu bit
- minimize the limitations: gim ti thiu s hn ch
- construct a bridge: xy mt cy cu
p n B (Mc ch tng th ca cun sch l gip gim khong cch gia l thuyt
v thc tin, c bit trong lnh vc dy ngn ng.)
ph
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 28: The longer the children waited in the long queue, the more impatiently
they became. A B C D
Gii:
- So snh kp (cng...cng)
The + hnh thc so snh hn + S + V, the + hnh thc so snh hn + S + V
E.g: The hotter it is, the more uncomfortable I feel. (Tri cng nng th ti cng cm thy
kh chu.)
- become + adj: tr nn nh th no
E.g: She becomes beautiful.
p n D (impatiently impatient)
Dch ngha: Bn tr cng ch xp hng lu th chng cng tr nn thiu kin nhn.
Question 29: Because of bad weather conditions, it took the explorers three days
A B C
reaching their destination.
D
Gii:
Cu trc:
It takes/ took sb time to do sth: ai mt bao nhiu thi gian lm g
E.g: It takes me 30 minutes to walk to work. (Ti mt 30 pht i b n c quan.)
p n D (reaching to reach)
Dch ngha: Bi v iu kin thi tit xu nn cc nh thm him mt 3 ngy mi n
c ch.
ph
Question 30: According to most doctors, massage relieves pain and anxiety, eases
A B
depression and speeding up recovery from illnesses.
C D
Gii:
Cu trc song song dng khi lit k, so snh hay i chiu cc mc hay cc tng. Cc
mc phi ging nhau dng ng php (cng l noun, infinitive verb phrase,)
E.g: adj, adj and adj
Chng ta nhn thy pha trc ng t dng Vs/es nh relieves, eases nn ng t
speed up pha sau cng phi c chia ging vi cc ng t pha trc
p n C (speeding up speeds up)
Dch ngha: Theo a s cc bc s th vic mt xa c th xoa du ni au v s lo lng,
lm gim s phin mun v y nhanh tc hi phc bnh tt.
Question 31: New sources of energy have been looking for as the number of fossil
fuels continues to decrease. A B C
D
Gii:
Th hin ti hon thnh:
Active: S + have/ has + PP + O
Passive: S(O) + have/ has + been + PP + by O(S)
Nhn xt: Chng ta thy ng t trong cu phi c chia dng b ng v ch ng
l new sources of energy
p n B (been looking been looked)
Dch ngha: Cc ngun nng lng mi ang c tm kim v s lng nhin liu ha
thch tip tc gim.
ph
Question 32: The science of medicine, which progress has been very rapid lately, is
A B C
perhaps the most important of all sciences.
D
Gii:
Which: l i t quan h, thay th cho danh t ch vt lm chc nng ch ng hoc tn
ng trong mnh quan h
E.g: I bought a book. It was interesting.
I bought a book which was interesting.
Whose: l i t quan h, thay th cho tnh t s hu v ng trc danh t trong mnh
quan h
Whose + N
E.g: The man, whose son won the first prize in this contest, is a famous doctor.
p n B (which whose)
Dch ngha: Ngnh y hc vi s pht trin ca n gn y rt nhanh chng c l l ngnh
quan trng nht trong tt c cc ngnh khoa hc.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 33 to 42.
Though called by sweet-sounding names like Firinga or Katrina, tropical cyclones are
huge rotating storms 200 to 2,000 kilometers wide with winds that blow at speeds of more
than 100 kilometers per hour (kph). Weather professionals know them as tropical
cyclones, but they are called hurricanes in the Caribbean Sea, typhoons in the Pacific
Ocean, and cyclones in the Indian Ocean. They occur in both the northern and southern
hemispheres. Large ones have destroyed cities and killed hundreds of thousands of
people.
Tropical cyclones begin over water that is warmer than 27 degrees Celsius (80 degrees
Fahrenheit) slightly north or south of the earths equator. Warm, humid air full of water
vapor moves upward. The earths rotation causes the growing storm to start to rotate
around its center (called the eye). At a certain height, the water vapor condenses,
changing to liquid and releasing heat. The heat draws more air and water vapor upward,
ph
creating a cycle as air and water vapor rise and liquid water falls. If the cycle speeds up
until winds reach 118 kilometers per hour, the storm qualifies as a tropical cyclone.
Most deaths in tropical cyclones are caused by storm surge. This is a rise in sea level,
sometimes seven meters or more, caused by the storm pushing against the oceans
surface. Storm surge was to blame for the flooding of New Orleans in 2005. The storm
surge of Cyclone Nargis in 2008 in Myanmar pushed seawater nearly four meters deep
some 40 kilometers inland, resulting in many deaths.
It has never been easy to forecast a tropical cyclone accurately. The goal is to know when
and where the next tropical cyclone will form. And we cant really do that yet, says
David Nolan, a weather researcher from the University of Miami. The direction and
strength of tropical cyclones are also difficult to predict, even with computer assistance.
In fact, long-term forecasts are poor; small differences in the combination of weather
factors lead to very different storms. More accurate forecasting could help people decide
to evacuate when a storm is on the way.
Adapted from Reading Explorer 2 by Paul Maclntyre
Question 33: As stated in paragraph 1, tropical cyclones are storms with winds
blowing at speeds of _ .
A. more than 100 kph B. at least 200 kph
C. less than 100 kph D. no less than 200 kph
Gii:
Nh c nu on 1, bo nhit i cyclone c tc gi thi .
A. ln hn 100km/h B. t nht 200km/h
C. t hn 100 km/h D. khng t hn 200km/ h
Theo dn chng trong bi c: ..., tropical cyclones are huge rotating storms 200 to
2000 kilometers wide with winds that blow at speed of more than 100 kilometers per hour
(kph). (..., nhng cn bo nhit i cyclone l cn bo lc xoy ln t 200 n 2000
km vi tc gi thi t trn 100 km/h)
p n A
ph
Question 34: The word they in paragraph 1 refers to _.

A. sweet-sounding names B. wind speeds
C. tropical cyclones D. weather professionals
Gii:
T they trong on 1 cp n _ _.
Theo dn chng trong bi c: Though called by sweet-sounding names like Firinga or
Katrina, tropical cyclones are huge rotating storms 200 to 2000 kilometers wide with
winds that blow at speed of more than 100 kilometers per hour (kph). Weather
professionals know them as tropical cyclones, but they are called hurricanes in the
Caribbean sea... (Mc d c gi bng nhng ci tn nghe rt ngt ngo nh Firinga
hay Katrina nhng nhng cn bo nhit i cyclone l cn bo lc xoy ln t 200 n
2000 km vi tc gi thi t trn 100 km/h. Cc chuyn gia thi tit bit n chng l
bo nhit i cyclone, nhng chng c gi l bo hurricane vng bin Carribe ...)
p n C (they ~ tropical cyclones)
Question 35: According to the passage, tropical cyclones are called typhoons in
.
A. the Indian Ocean B. the Arctic Ocean
C. the Atlantic Ocean D. the Pacific Ocean
Gii:
Theo bi c th bo nhit i cyclone c gi l bo typhoon _.
A. n Dng B. Bc Bng Dng
C. i Ty Dng D. Thi Bnh Dng
Theo dn chng trong bi c: Weather professionals know them as tropical cyclones,
but they are called hurricanes in the Caribbean sea, typhoons in the Pacific Ocean...
p n D
Question 36: The word humid in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. moist B. dry C. thin D. Thick
ph
Gii:
- humid /hjumd/ ~ moist /mst/ (adj): m, m t
- dry (adj): kh cn
- thin (adj): mng, gy
- thick (adj): dy
p n A
Question 37: Which of the following comes first in the process of storm formation?
A. Liquid water falls. B. Warm, humid air moves upward
C. Water vapor condenses. D. Wind speed reaches 118 kph
Gii:
iu no sau y xut hin trc trong qu trnh hnh thnh bo?
Theo thng tin trong on 2 ca bi c th qu trnh hnh thnh bo s l: Warm, humid
air moves upward Water vapor condenses Liquid water falls Wind speed reaches
118kph
p n B
Question 38: According to the passage, a storm surge is .
A. a rise in sea level B. pushing seawater
C. a tropical cyclone D. inland flooding
Gii:
Theo bi c th mt cn sng bo l .
A. s tng ln ca mc nc bin B. x y nc bin
C. cn bo nhit i cyclone D. l lt ni a
Theo dn chng trong on 3: Most deaths in tropical cyclones are caused by storm
surge. This is a rise in sea level, ... (a s ci cht trong bo nhit i cyclone u do
sng bo gy ra. y chnh l hin tng gia tng mc nc bin, ...)
p n A
ph
Question 39: What is true about the storm surge of Cyclone Nargis?
A. It took a very high death toll. B. It caused flooding in New Orleans in 2005.
C. It occurred in Myanmar in 2005. D. It pushed seawater 4 kilometers inland
Gii:
iu no ng v cn sng bo Cyclone Nargis?
A. N cp i rt nhiu sinh mng B. N gy ra lt New Orleans vo nm
2005
C. N xy ra Myanmar vo nm 2005 D. N y nc bin vo su ni a
4km
Theo dn chng trong bi c: The storm surge of Cyclone Nargis in 2008 in Myanmar
pused seawater nearly four meters deep some 40 kilometers inland, resulting in many
deaths.
+ Death toll: s ngi cht
E.g: The death toll has now risen to 200.
p n A
Question 40: The word evacuate in paragraph 4 mostly means .
A. move to safer places B. make accurate predictions
C. take preventive measures D. call for relief supplies
Gii:
T evacuate trong on 4 c ngha _.
- evacuate /vkjuet/: to move people from a place of danger to a safer place: s tn, tn
c
More accurate forecasting could help people decide to evacuate when a storm is on the
way. (Nhiu s d bo chnh xc hn c th gip con ngi quyt nh s tn khi cn
bo ang trn ng vo.)
p n A
min ph
Question 41: Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the
passage?
A. The center of a growing storm is known as its eye.
B. The direction and strength of tropical cyclones are difficult to forecast.
C. Tropical cyclones are often given beautiful names.
D. Tropical cyclone predictions depend entirely on computer assistance
Gii:
iu no sau y KHNG ng theo bi c?
A. ng (The earths rotation .... its center (called the eye)
B. ng (The direction and strength of tropical cyclones are also difficult to predict)
C. ng (Though called by sweet-sounding names like ....)
D. sai (The direction and strength of tropical cyclones are also difficult to predict, even
with computer assistance.)
D sai v vic d on bo cyclone khng phi ph thuc hon ton vo s gip ca
mi my tnh
p n D
Question 42: Which of the following would serve as the best title for the passage?
A. Cyclone Forecasting B. Tropical Cyclones
C. Storm Surges D. Cyclone Formation
Gii:
Ci no sau y c xem l tiu tt nht cho bi c ny?
c t u bi n cui bi th chng ta s nhn thy bi c tp trung ni v bo nhit
i cyclone.
p n B
ph
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE
in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 43: It is widely known that the excessive use of pesticides is producing a
detrimental effect on the local groundwater.
A. useless B. harmless C. damaging D. Fundamental
Gii:
- detrimental /detrmentl/ ~ damaging (adj): c hi
E.g: The policy will be detrimental to the peace process.
- harmless /hmls/ (adj): v hi # harmful
- useless (adj): v ch # useful
- fundamental /fndmentl/ ~ basic (adj): c bn, ch yu, c s
E.g: There is a fundamental difference between the two points of view.
p n B (detrimental >< harmless)
Question 44: His dreamlike villa in the new residential quarter is the envy of his
friends.
A. something that everybody looks for B. something that everybody dreams of
C. something that nobody wants D. something that nobody can afford
Gii:
- envy /envi/: s ghen t, s k, s thm mun
A. mt ci g m mi ngi tm kim
B. mt ci g m mi ngi m c
C. mt ci g m khng ai mun
D. mt ci g m khng ai c kh nng/ iu kin
-To be the envy of somebody/something: to be a person or thing that other people admire
and that causes feelings of envy
E. g: His strength is the envy of the school. (Sc mnh ca anh ta l ci m c trng
ai cng thm mun.)
p n C
ph
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 45
to 54.
THE DANGERS OF DIETING
Thanks to our modern lifestyle, with more and more time spent sitting down in front of
computers than ever before, the (45) of overweight people is at a new high. As
people frantically search for a solution (46)_ this problem, they often try some of
the popular fad diets being offered. Many people see fad diets (47) harmless ways
of losing weight, and they are grateful to have them. Unfortunately, not only dont fad
diets usually (48)_ _ the trick, they can actually be dangerous for your health.
Although permanent weight loss is the (49) , few are able to achieve it. Experts
estimate that 95 percent of dieters return to their starting weight, or even (50)
weight. While the reckless use of fad diets can bring some (51) results, long-term
results are very rare.
(52) , people who are fed up with the difficulties of changing their eating habits
often turn to fad diets. (53) being moderate, fad diets involve extreme dietary
changes. They advise eating only one type of food, or they prohibit other types of foods
entirely. This results in a situation (54)_ a persons body doesnt get all the
vitamins and other things that it needs to stay healthy.
Adapted from Active Skills for Reading: Book 3 by Neil J. Anderson
Question 45: A. number B. range C. amount D. Sum

Gii:
- the number of + N (plural) + V singular: s lng nhng ...
E.g: The number of immigrants moving into the city has increased dramatically.
p n A (Do li sng hin i cng vi vic dnh nhiu thi gian ngi trc my
tnh hn trc y nn s lng nhng ngi qu cn ang tng mnh.)
Question 46: A. on B. of C. to D. With
Gii:
- solution + to sth: cch gii quyt/ gii php cho ci g
E.g: There's no simple solution to this problem.
p n C (Khi con ngi ang in cung tm kim gii php cho vn ny th h
thng ...)
ph
Question 47: A. by B. like C. through D. As

Gii:
- see sb/ sth as sth: xem, tng tng ai/ ci g nh ci g
E.g: His colleagues see him as a future director.
p n D (Nhiu ngi xem ch n tm thi nh l cch gim cn v hi, v h
bit n iu .)
Question 48: A. bring B. do C. take D. Play
Gii:
- do the trick: ngha l thnh cng trong vic gii quyt mt vn hay t c mt kt
qu nht nh.
E.g: It is unfair that students must do the trick in the examinations only to satisfy their
parents.
p n B (Tht khng may, ch n tm thi khng ch khng mang li hiu qu
m chng cn thc s nguy him cho sc khe ca bn.)
Question 49: A. case B. profit C. benefit D. Goal
Gii:
- case (n): trng hp, hon cnh, v
- profit (n): li nhun, li ch
- benefit (n): li ch, thun li ~ advantage
- goal (n): mc tiu, mc ch
p n D (Mc d vic gim cn lu di l mc tiu nhng t ngi c th t c
iu .)
Question 50: A. lose B. gain C. put D. Reduce
Gii:
- lose (v): gim
lose weight: gim cn
- gain (v): t c gain weight ~ put on weight: tng cn # lose weight
p n B (Cc chuyn gia c tnh rng 95% ngi n king quay tr li mc cn
nng ban u, hoc thm ch tng cn ln.)
ph
Question 51: A. initial B. initiative C. initiating D. Initiate

Gii:
- initial /nl /(adj): khi u, ban u (thng ng trc N)
E.g: in the initial stages (= at the beginning) of the campaign
- initiative /ntv (n): s khi xng, s khi u; sng kin
E.g: a government initiative to combat unemployment
- initiate (v): khi u, bt u; (n): ngi c khai tm
p n A (Trong khi vic liu lnh theo ch n tm thi/ thiu khoa hc c th
mang li mt s kt qu ban u nhng kt qu lu di rt him.)
Question 52: A. Additionally B. Furthermore C. Nonetheless D. Consequently
Gii:
- Additionally ~ Furthermore: Thm vo , Hn na
- Nonetheless /nnles/: Tuy nhin
- Consequently ~ Therefore: Kt qu l, V vy
p n C (Tuy nhin, nhng ngi cm thy chn vi kh khn trong vic thay i
thi quen n ung ca mnh thng chuyn qua ch n tm thi.)
Question 53:A. More than B. In spite of C. Rather than D. In addition to
Gii:
- rather than + Ving ~ instead of: thay v
- in spite of + Ving: mc d
- in addition to sth: thm vo iu g
E.g: In addition to these arrangements, extra ambulances will be on duty until midnight.t
p n C (Thay v iu th ch n tm thi li ko theo nhng thay i ln
trong ch n ung.)
Question 54: A. what B. which C. why D. Where
Gii:
- which: l i t quan h thay cho danh t ch vt lm chc nng ch ng hoc tn ng
trong MQH
ph
- where: l trng t quan h thay cho t/ cm t ch ni chn trong mnh quan h

p n D (iu ny dn n mt tnh hung ni m c th con ngi khng nhn
c lng vitamin v cc cht khc cn cho c th khe mnh.)
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 55 to 64.
The concept of urban agriculture may conjure up images of rooftop, backyard or
community gardens scattered among downtown city streets and surrounding
neighborhoods. But in the Seattle area, and within and beyond the Puget Sound region, it
means a great deal more. Urban agriculture doesnt necessarily equate to production that
occurs only in a metropolitan urban area, says Jason Niebler, who directs the Sustainable
Agriculture Education (SAgE) Initiative at Seattle Central Community College. It means
we are providing for growing population food needs from surrounding rural landscapes,
as well as from the core urban landscape.
Picture a series of concentric circles, with an urban core that produces some food at
varying capacities, surrounded by a series of outlying rings of small farms that become
increasingly more rural with distance. The hope is that such land use planning, from the
inner core to the outer rings, will encourage local ecologically sound sustainable food
production. This, in turn, will create local jobs and decrease reliance on distant food
products that originate from petroleum-intensive large scale farms.
Thats the idea behind SAgE, believed to be the nations first metropolitan-based
community college sustainable agriculture program that emphasizes farming practices
across diverse landscape types from urban centers to surrounding rural environs. Its
small scale agriculture with an urban focus, Niebler says. Any urban population, large
or small, can practice sustainable agriculture, improve food security and protect the
environment, which ultimately results in resilient food systems and communities.
SAgE is a part of the National Science Foundations Advanced Technological Education
(ATE) Program, which is providing the project with $157,375 over two years. ATEs goal
is to support projects that strengthen the skills of technicians who work in industries
regarded as vital to the nations prosperity and security. The support largely goes to
community colleges that work in partnership with universities, secondary schools,
businesses and industries, as well as government agencies, which design and implement
model workforce initiatives.
ph
The SAgE project focuses on the environmental, socioeconomic, political and cultural
issues related to sustainable food systems within Puget Sound watersheds through student
and community education and research, and technological innovation. The curriculum
offers courses that cover such issues as agricultural ecology, urban food systems, food
politics and ethics, soil science, sustainable food production and technology, the
integration of food and forests, and career opportunities.
Weve created a curriculum that is fundamental in nature, addressing the principles of
sustainable agriculture and what a food system is how it functions both locally and
globally, Niebler says. These courses are challenging, robust and inspirational. One of
the really wonderful things about them is that we offer service learning opportunities,
where students volunteer a portion of their time to working with local partner
organizations. They can do a research project, or a service learning option. The ideal
would be to prompt students into careers that involve sustainable practices in an urban
agriculture setting.
Adapted from Promoting Sustainable Agriculture by Marlene Cimons
Question 55: It is stated in the passage that Jason Niebler .

A. preserves the core urban landscape
B. provides food for Seattles population
C. studies at Seattle Central Community College
D. directs the SAgE Initiative
Gii:
Ngi ta nu ra trong bi c rng Jason Niebler .
Theo dn chng trong bi c: Urban agriculture doesnt ..., says Jason Niebler, who
direct the Sustainable Agriculture Education (SAgE) Initiative ....
p n D (cai qun SAgE Initiative)
ph
Question 56: It can be inferred from the passage that the conventional idea of urban
agriculture _.
A. focuses mainly on agriculture within and beyond the Puget Sound region
B. aims at food production and consumption in both rural and urban regions
C. is associated with production only in metropolitan urban areas
D. concerns with food production in any citys surrounding areas
Gii:
Chng ta c th suy ta t bi c rng tng truyn thng v nng nghip vng th
.
Theo dn chng trong bi : Urban agriculture doesnt necessarily equate to production
that occurs only in a metropolitan urban area (Nng nghip vng th khng nht
thit phi ging vi s sn xut ch xy ra khu vc th th .)
p n C
Question 57: The word concentric in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. coming from different places B. having the same size
C. going in different directions D. having the same center
Gii:
Concentric /knsentrk/: have the same center : ng tm
concentric circles: vng trn ng tm
p n D
Question 58: Which of the following is supposed to be an outcome of the SAgEs new
land use planning?
A. Dependence on distant food products
B. Increased food production in large scale farms
C. Employment opportunities for local residents
D. Modernized farming practices in rural environs
ph
Gii:
iu no sau y c cho l mt thnh qu ca d n s dng t mi ca SAgE?
Theo dn chng trong bi: The hope is that such land use planning, from the inner core
to the outer rings, will encourage local ecologically sound sustainable food production.
This, in turn, will create local jobs and decrease reliance on distant food products that
originate from petroleum-intensive large scale farms. (Hi vng rng d n s dng t
nh th ny, t tm bn trong ra n cc vng trn bn ngoi s khuyn khch vic sn
xut thc n bn vng hp sinh thi a phng. Kt qu l iu ny s gip to ra cng
n vic lm cho a phng v gim s l thuc vo cc sn phm thc n t xa ....)
p n C
Question 59: The phrase in partnership with in paragraph 4 probably means
.
A. together with B. in addition to C. in place of D. instead of
Gii:
- In partnership with~ together with: cng vi
- Instead of: thay v
- In place of: thay v, thay th cho
- In addition to: thm vo
p n A
Question 60: The curriculum of SAgE at Seattle Central Community College offers
courses covering the following EXCEPT .
A. agricultural ecology B. career opportunities
C. urban system development D. integration of food and forests
Gii:
Theo dn chng trong bi: The curriculum offers courses that cover such issues as
agricultural ecology, urban food systems, food politics and ethics, soil science,
sustainable food production and technology, the integration of food and forests, and
career opportunities (Chng trnh ging dy cung cp nhng kha hc bao gm nhng
vn nh h sinh thi nng nghip, h thng thc n thi, o c v chnh tr v thc
n, khoa hc t ai, s sn xut thc n bn vng v cng ngh, ...
p n C (s pht trin h thng th)
ph
Question 61: In Nieblers opinion, the courses offered by the SAgE project are
.
A. functional but impractical B. robust but unpromising
C. challenging and costly D. hard but encouraging
Gii:
Theo quan im ca Niebler th cc kha hc c d n SAgE cung cp th _.
Theo dn chng trong bi: These courses are challenging, robust and inspirational
(Nhng kha hc ny y tnh thch thc, thit thc v gi cm hng.)
p n D (hard but encouraging: kh khn thch thc nhng mang tnh khch l)
Question 62: The word them in paragraph 6 refers to _.
A. courses B. opportunities C. principles D. Students
Gii:
Theo dn chng trong bi: These courses are challenging, robust and inspirational. One
of the really wonderful things about them is that ... (Nhng kha hc ny y tnh thch
thc, thit thc v gi cm hng. Mt trong nhng iu thc s tuyt vi v chng l ....)
p n A (them ~ courses: kha hc)
A. The curriculum that the SAgE project designs is fundamental in nature.
B. The SAgE project alone will offer students sufficient jobs in urban agriculture.
C. ATE helps to improve the skills of technicians in the nations major industries.
D. Resilient food systems can be attributed to sustainable agricultural practices.
ph
Gii:
iu no sau y KHNG ng theo bi c?
A. ng (Were created a curriculum that is fundamental in nature)
C. ng (ATEs goal is to support projects that strengthen the skills of technicians who
work in industries regarded as vital to the nationals prosperity and security)
D. ng (Were created a curriculum that is fundamental in nature, addressing the
principles of sustainable agriculture and what a food system is how it functions both
locally and globally)
B. sai v mt mnh d n SAgE s khng th cung cp cho hc sinh y cc cng vic
vng nng nghip th
p n B
Question 64: Which of the following best describes the authors tone in the passage?
A. Skeptical B. Provocative C. Supportive D. Satirical
Gii:
- Skeptical /skeptkl/ (adj): hoi nghi
- Provocative /prvktv/ (adj): khiu khch, true chc
- Supportive /sptv/ (adj): ng h, khch l
- Satirical /strkl (adj): chm bim
Ta nhn thy ging iu ca tc gi trong bi mang tnh ng h, khch l
p n C
ph
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence printed before it. Write your answers in complete sentences on your answer
sheet.
Question 1: He now regrets that he didnt take the doctors advice.
He now wishes .
Gii:
He now wishes (that) he had taken the doctors advice. (By gi anh ta c rng anh ta
nghe theo li khuyn ca bc s.)
Cu ao c qu kh:
S + wish(es) (that) + S + had + PP
E.g: I wish I had met her yesterday. (I didnt meet her).
Cu ao c qu kh dng din t nhng mong c v mt s vic khng c tht
qu kh, hay gi nh mt iu ngc li so vi thc ti xy ra qu kh.
Question 2: Im sorry. I didnt do the homework, Peter said to the teacher.
Peter apologised_ .
Gii:
Peter apologized/ apologised (to the/his teacher) for not doing/ not having done the/ his
homework. (Peter xin li gio vin v vic khng lm bi tp v nh.)
Cu trc:
- Apologize (to sb) for sth/ doing sth: xin li (ai) v vic g
E.g: I apologize to my teacher for being late. (Ti xin li gio vin v vic n mun.)
Question 3: Im sure that he didnt attend the Conference on Wildlife Protection
yesterday.
He cant _ .
ph
Gii:
He cant have attended the Conference on Wildlife Protection yesterday. (Chc chn ngy
hm qua anh ta khng th tham d hi tho v s bo v ng vt hoang d.)
Cu trc:
Cant + have + PP: chc l khng th lm g
Din t mt s vic gn nh chc chn khng th xy ra
E.g:
Last night, Mai cant have gone to the party with her friends because she had to be at
home to help her sister do the homework. (Chc l ti qua Mai khng th i n ba tic
vi bn c v c y phi nh gip em gi lm bi tp.)
Question 4: She didnt pass the exam because of her serious illness.
Had she not .
Gii:
Had she not been seriously ill, she would/ could/ might have passed the exam. (Nu c y
khng b m nng th c y vt qua k thi ri.)
Hoc: Had she not been seriously ill, she would not/wouldnt/could not/couldnt/
might not/mightnt have failed (in) the exam. (Nu c y khng b m nng th c y
khng thi trt ri.)
Cu trc o ng cu iu kin loi 3:
Had + S + (not) + PP ..., S + would/ could + have PP ...
E.g: Had she driven more carefully, the accident wouldnt have happened. (Nu c y
li xe cn thn hn th tai nn khng xy ra)
- serious (adj) seriously (adv): nghim trng
- illness (n) ill (adj): m, b bnh
Lu : to be + adv + adj
ph
Question 5: Ms Betty is proud of her singing.

Ms Betty prides _
Gii:
Ms Betty prides herself on her singing. (C Betty t ho v kh nng ht ca mnh.)
Hoc Ms Betty prides herself on her being a good singer.
Hoc Ms Betty prides herself on her ability to sing.
Cu trc:
- pride yourself on sth/ doing sth: to be proud of something: t ho, ly lm kiu hnh v
iu g (khng dng cu trc ny b ng)
E.g: She had always prided herself on her appearance.
II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the benefits of knowing how to
swim.
- Keeping fit
- Relaxing
- Surviving/ Saving peoples lives
Sample writing:
Nowadays, swimming is one of the recreational activities for people of all ages
because it brings us a variety of substantial benefits. First of all, swimming is a good way
to help us improve our health. If we go swimming regularly, we can keep fit and stay
healthy. Obviously, swimming not only helps us build muscles and cardiovascular fitness
but also helps to maintain a healthy weight, healthy heart and lungs. Therefore, only by
swimming regularly can you prevent illnesses such as diabetes, heart attack and stroke.
Secondly, people can feel relaxed and reinvigorated after spending their free time
swimming. It can be one of the best sports to help them recharge their batteries after a
busy day and lead a happy life. Finally, swimming is also an important skill which can
help us survive or save other peoples lives. For example, if we swim well, we will not
drown after falling into water. Sometimes, we can rescue other drowning people when we
are there. In conclusion, swimming is a great activity that can bring us many considerable
benefits.
(179 words)
GII CHI TIT MINH HA
K THI THPT QUC GIA 2017
P
CU CHI TIT
N
1 B m /t/; ccmcnli /id/
2 A m /s/; ccmcnli /k/
3 B Nhnm 2; ccmcnlinhnm 1
4 C Nhnm 1; ccmcnlinhnm 2
5 B Shahp S-V, measles (si) chia ngtst is
6 C Which nhltni, khngdng that
7 D Cutrc song song b having (song songdanht)
8 C Since + QK
9 B ngt are nndng a number of, nhngc increasing bnghanndng an
10 C So snhkp: The + SS hn + S+V, The + SS hn + S+V
11 D cugintipcacuhitrttcultrttbnhthng
12 D Cubngcbit, World War II qukhnndng have fought
13 A Tloihpngha: nghincuvsinhhc
14 A Loingvtnguyctuytchng
15 A Under pressure: chuplc
16 D Devote to + Ving: cnghin
17 D Impolite: mtlchs
18 B Hold up: mckt
19 A Keep up with: linlc
20 C plilikhen
21 B pliling gip
22 D Davongcnh, Ngi ta nghrnghcsinhlun.niquynhtrng
23 C Ngi ta khixngmtschngtrnhcungcpthcncho.vngxacatnc.
24 A Khuynxngvtrmxngtrnngcaotc
25 B Chngtixoayxntrng.btchptrima to
26 B Chciugxyra QK: must have V3/ed
27 D Had better: khuyn, ngh suggest phhpnht
28 C Without = If it had not been for: NukhngcTnhhung QK
29 C Nicuthhinstngphnnhngb (chod) no matter how + Adj + S +V
30 A Rather than = instead of
31 A There be: c
32 A Reason + why
33 C Tptrungvonmtcchcnhnthc
34 C Heart rate: nhptim
35 D Find sth + prep/Adv: something exists, grows, etc. somewhere
36 C on 1: Thesebeverageshavethespecificaimofgivingtiredconsumersmoreenergy.
37 C It = Red Bull
38 D on 3. Red Bull khngphilchthtkhtmcngkhngphincungthaythcho VV
39 B Davongcnhon 4
40 D Dr. Bauer thmvophatrnccchtcngcthctcngtiuccncth (suylun)
41 C A (on 4) B (on 1), D (on 2)
42 B A (chnhcn on 1, 2), C (chnhcnon 2), D (khngnhcn)
A Theo lthuytthkhhim. Ngy nay, TV
43
khngngngchiunhngskinthititccoannhthangngycngphbinhn
44 D tngtv..; ctipcccutiptheo ta suyon causing deaths
45 A on 2: Thatsummer,35,000deathsweresaidtobeheat-related.
46 C A, B (khngcthng tin nonhcti), D (hontonsai) C davothng tin on 2
47 C Mnhquanh that thaythchodanhtphatrc
B Weareproducing greenhouse gases
thattrapheatintheEarthsatmosphere.Thisheatwarmsuptheatmosphere,
48
landandoceans.Warmeroceansproducemorewatervapour
thinkofheatingapanofwaterinyourkitchen.
49 C Satellitedatatellsusthatthewatervapourintheatmospherehasgoneup byfourpercentin25years.
50 D A (on 2), B (on 3), C (cucuion 3)

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