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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Câu 1. A. tangle B. dangerous C. battle D. calculate
Câu 2. A. begged B. canned C. booked D. buttoned
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the
primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 3. A. erode B. involve C. reduce D. product
Câu 4. A. discussion B. assistant C. character D. expensive
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Câu 5. There is no use persuading her to join us because her parents_______ her to return home after the last game
_________ over. A. had told/was B. have told/is C. told/had been D. tell/has been
Câu 6. If anyone ________, tell them I'm not at home.
A. call B. calls C. called D. should call
Câu 7. All the applicants for the post are thoroughly ________ for their suitability.
A. searched B. vetted C. investigated D. scrutinized
Câu 8. They knew that it was just not feasible ______ such a small firm to compete with the big boys.
A. in B. at C. for D. about
Câu 9. If we lose the case we may be _______________ for the costs of the whole trial.
A. compatible B. liable C. available D. accessible
Câu 10. _________ is someone who can reduce spending without hurting morale.
A. What is needed B. What needs C. Being needed D. That needs
Câu 11. We were so looking forward to stretching out on the beach in the sunshine, but it _______ the whole time
we were there. A. poured with rain B. rained dogs and cats
C. dropped in the bucket D. made hay while the sun shined
Câu 12. She made as if _______ but then stopped.
A. to speak B. speaking C. spoken D. speak
Câu 13. _______ the ability to delay normal cognitive decline as we age, there are significant social benefits to
lifelong learning. A. Aside from B. In addition C. Moreover D. Furthermore
Câu 14. _______ massage relieves pain and anxiety, eases depression and speeds up recovery from medical
problems. A. a B. the C. 0 D. some
Câu 15. Since the situation was so bad, she should _________ care of much earlier.
A. have taken B. have been taken C. be taken D. take
Câu 16. The committee is _______ of well-known mountaineers.
A. contained B. comprised C. included D. consisted
Câu 17. It is desirable that the hotel manager remember to call the __________ staff every 6 months to clean up the
air conditioners.
A. maintaining B. maintain C. maintainable D. maintenance
Câu 18. He made all sorts of beautiful plans for his tour without taking into consideration the possibility ________
an entry visa.
A. of refusing B. of being refused C. of refusal of D. to be refused
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each
of the following questions.
Câu 19. While Tom Spinkler was travelling along Wagon Wheel Road in Big Cypress Swamp in South Florida, he
came across a young snake.
A. run up B. run down C. run into D. run out
Câu 20. The aboriginal people of Australia are experts at survival in an environment with scanty resources.
A. ordinary B. limited C. abundant D. natural
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each
of the following questions.
Câu 21. I was going to have a go at parachuting but lost my nerve at the last minute.
A. was determined to go ahead B. lost my temper
C. was discouraged from trying D. grew out of it
Câu 22. Overpopulation in big cities has severely affected the air and water quality.
A. seriously B. insignificantly C. largely D. commonly
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.
It is natural for young people to be critical of their parents at times and to blame them for most of the (23)
________between them. They have always complained, more or less justly, that their parents are old-fashioned,
possessive and dominant; that they do not trust their children to deal with obstacles; (24) _________they talk too
much about certain problems and that they have no sense of humor, at least in parent-child relationships. I think it is
true that parents often (25) _______ their teenage children and also forget how they themselves felt when young.
Young people often irritate their parents with their choices in clothes and hairstyles, in entertainers and music. This
is not their motive. They feel cut off from the adult world into which they have not yet been accepted.
(26)_______they create a culture and society of their own. Then, if it turns out that their music or entertainers or
vocabulary or clothes or hairstyles irritate their parents, this gives them additional enjoyment. They feel they are
superior, at least in a small way, and that they are leaders in style and taste.
If you plan to control your life, co-operation can be part of that plan. You can charm others, especially parents, into
doing things the ways you want. You can impress others with your sense of responsibility and (5) _________, so that
they will give you the authority to do what you want to do.
(Source: https://www.woyaosouti.com/topic/107813763)
Câu 23. A. misunderstandings B. debates C. conflict D. understanding
Câu 24. A. that B. which C. who D. why
Câu 25. A. overestimate B. underestimate C. impose D. dominate
Câu 26. A. However B. Besides C. Despite D. Therefore
Câu 27. A. initiation B. initiate C. initiative D. initial
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Câu 28. It was reported that a policeman was badly injured in the explosion.
A. was reported B. a C. badly D. injured
Câu 29. The Principal demanded that the heaters repair immediately. Winter is coming!
A. The B. demanded C. repair D. is coming
Câu 30. The accident seemed to have destroyed completely his confidence.
A. The B. seemed C. to have D. destroyed completely
answer to each of the questions.
There was a man who had four sons. He wanted his sons to learn not to judge things too quickly. So he sent them
each on a quest, in turn, to go and look at a pear tree that was a great distance away. The first son went in the winter,
the second in the spring, the third in summer, and the youngest son in the fall. When they had all gone and come
back, he called them together to describe what they had seen.
The first son said that the tree was ugly, bent, and twisted. The second son said no – it was covered with green buds
and full of promise. The third son disagreed, he said it was laden with blossoms that smelled so sweet and looked so
beautiful, it was the most graceful thing he had ever seen. The last son disagreed with all of them; he said it was ripe
and drooping with fruit, full of life and fulfilment.
The man then explained to his sons that they were all right, because they had each seen but one season in the tree’s
life. He told them that you cannot judge a tree, or a person, by only one season, and that the essence of who they are
– and the pleasure, joy, and love that come from that life – can only be measured at the end, when all the seasons are
up. If you give up when it’s winter, you will miss the promise of your spring, the beauty of your summer, fulfilment
of your fall.
Don’t judge a life by one difficult season. Don’t let the pain of one season destroy the joy of all the rest.
(source: https://www.beliefnet.com)
Câu 31. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. The Seasons of Life B. The Observation of a Tree
C. Father and Four Sons D. Love all the Seasons in a Year
Câu 32. According to the paragraph 2, what did the second son see in his turn?
A. The tree was gloomy, withered and crooked. B. The tree was in buds and teeming with vigor.
C. The tree was blossoming and gave off a sweet scent.
D. The tree was bountifully fruitful, brimming with life force.
Câu 33. The word “laden” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. loaded B. decorated C. enhanced D. given
Câu 34. The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to __________.
A. the four sons B. green buds C. trees, people D. the pleasure, joy and love
Câu 35. According to the paragraph 4, what is the lesson the father wanted to impart to his children?
A. Moral lessons can come from the most unexpected and ordinary things.
B. No matter what season it is outside, you always have to cherish it.
C. The old age of humans is similar to the winter of nature.
D. Persevere through the difficulties and better times are sure to come sometime sooner or later.
answer to each of the questions.
Times are tough. The nightly news is filled with stories of people who have lost their jobs due to the economic crisis,
or lost their homes in a fire or natural disaster. Have you ever seen people who have just endured an awful situation?
Some focus on what they have lost, and this is easy to understand. But other people focus on what they did not lose,
and they start thinking about a better future.
One good piece of advice to remember is that you cannot always control situations or other people. The only thing
you can control is your own personal reaction to bad situations. Sometimes a situation may really be overwhelming.
However, in many cases, you really can influence our own moods by the way you think about negative situations.
Imagine two families: Both have lost their homes and all their belongings in a devastating storm. One family cannot
mask their grief. They feel that everything they hold dear has been destroyed. They cannot imagine how they will
ever be able to replace things and start over again. Their normal life seems to have been completely lost. In contrast,
a second family is crying with joy. All of the people in their family are unharmed and safe. This family is just happy
that everyone has survived. This family is already trying to figure out how they can recover. You can’t really blame
the first family for experiencing a very normal reaction to a terrible situation. However, the second family certainly
seems to be better off. They are thinking about making progress rather than focusing on the tragic events.
Though this scenario is extreme, everyone experiences setbacks that seem just awful at the time. This could be a job
loss, illness, or problems with family members. Nobody gets through life without having some bad things happen. In
these situations, try to focus on the steps you can take to remedy the situation, instead of how awful the setback is.
By doing this, you will be laying the foundation for a better tomorrow. And you will not suffer as much pain today.
Actually, controlling how you feel and trying to maintain a positive attitude can help you through many tough
situations. The bottom line is, no matter what the problem is, you are more likely to fix it if you can stay positive and
work out a plan. Also, never be afraid to seek help when you need it. The advice of a friend, family member, or even
a professional may be all it takes to get back on track.
It may sound like a cliché. While a positive attitude may not be the answer to every problem, it can certainly give
you an advantage in surviving most of life’s minor setbacks.
(Adapted from “Select Readings – Upper Intermediate” by Linda Lee and Erik Gundersen)
Câu 36. Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?
A. Being optimistic is an effective way to get over bad situations.
B. Keeping positive or negative thoughts is the own choice of each person.
C. Positive thoughts are necessary conditions to be successful.
D. There seems to have more pessimists than optimists.
Câu 37. The word “grief” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. problem B. sorrow C. disappointment D. damage
Câu 38. What does the word “they” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. tragic events B. all of the people C. the first family D. the second family
Câu 39. It can be inferred from the third paragraph that ______________.
A. disappointment and sadness are all people’s common emotions in terrible situations.
B. your attitude in terrible situations is more important than how serious the problems are.
C. optimists often suffer less terrible situations than pessimists.
D. your attitude will decide the way you react to terrible situations.
Câu 40. The word “scenario” in paragraph 4 mostly means _____________.
A. trouble B. background C. circumstance D. imagination
Câu 41. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. The thing people have to remember is managing their own reaction to bad situations.
B. Everyone will suffer some terrible experiences in their life.
C. Paying attention to the solutions of the setback is better than focusing on the damage it causes.
D. To have a good foundation for the future, you should not undergo bad situations today.
Câu 42. According to paragraph 5, what is the major thing you should do when you have troubles?
A. Be optimistic and make out a plan. B. Ask other people for help when necessary.
C. Control your emotions. D. Determine how serious the problem is.
Câu 43. What is the main purpose of the author in the passage?
A. To prove that optimism is better than pessimism.
B. To encourage people to maintain a positive attitude in every setback.
C. To compare the advantages of positive attitude with those of negative ones.
D. To explain the emotions people have when they are in bad situations.
Câu 44. He should have listened to your advice.
A. It was essential that he listen to your advice but he didn't.
B. It was likely that he could have listened to your advice.
C. I was guess he might have taken your advice. D. He needn’t have listened to your advice.
Câu 45. Tom said: "I have already had breakfast, so I am not hungry."
A. Tom said he had already had breakfast, so he is not hungry.
B. Tom said he has already had breakfast, so he is not hungry.
C. Tom said he has already had breakfast, so he was not hungry.
D. Tom said he had already had breakfast, so he was not hungry.
Câu 46. As John became more successful, he had less time for his family.
A. The less time John had for his family, the more successful he became.
B. The more successful John became, the less time he had for his family.
C. More and more successful John achieved caused him to have less time for his family.
D. The more successful John achieved, the less time he had for his family.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes following exchanges.
Câu 47. Two classmates are talking to each other.
Student 1: "How can volunteers benefit from their work?" – Student 2: “__________________.”
A. They earn a lot of money. B. They can live better than others.
C. They feel happy themselves. D. They don't have any worries.
Câu 48. Ryan finds a new job in New York and is about to move there. He doesn't want his friendship with Adriana
to drift apart.
Adriana: “Don't forget to drop me a line when you settle down." - Ryan: “________________.”
A. Oh, that's great! But I'm going to miss you. B. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
C. Trust me. I won't. I'll keep you posted. D. All right! Good luck!
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
Câu 49. We live in a world. Immediate and easy access to information is a standard expectation there.
A. Immediate and easy access to information in the world we live in is a standard expectation.
B. Immediate and easy access to information is expected to be standardized in the world we live in.
C. People living in this world expect that immediate and easy access to information is a standard.
D. It is expected that immediate and easy access to information in the world we live in is a standard.
Câu 50. Urban population grows and the effects of climate change worsen. Therefore, our cities have to adapt.
A. Our cities have to adapt if urban population grows and the effects of climate change worsen.
B. As the urban population grows and the effects of climate change worsen, our cities have to adapt.
C. Our cities are always adaptive to urban population growth and the effects of climate changes.
D. Urban population growth and effects of climate changes are worsening, which make our cities more adaptive.
Đề 2
Câu 1. A. arranged B. aged C. changed D. managed
Câu 2. A. elongated B. integrate C. economy D. reliable
. Câu 3. A. volunteer B. theory C. physical D. principle

Câu 4. A. burden B. childcare C. wisely D. esteem
Câu 5. Thanks to lifelong learning, people's level of awareness ____________ significantly.
A. has improved B. have improved C. has been improved D. have been improved
Câu 6. A generation gap or generational gap, is a difference ____ opinions between one generation and another
regarding beliefs, politics, or values.
A. in B. between C. of D. among
Câu 7. A new TV show has sparked ________ by showing the positive side of dropping out of college.
A. controversy B. argument C. contention D. debate
Câu 8. Singapore is a ____ example of a smart city, and is constantly evolving its "city brain, "a backbone of
technologies is used to help control pollution, monitor traffic, allocate parking, communicate with citizens.
A. lead B. leading C. led D. leader
Câu 9. Despite the tough _______ in the sector, our little store managed to break _________ its first year in
operation.
A. contest/level B. competition/equal C. competition/even D. opposition/equal
Câu 10. Under this high-pressure and competitive environment, it is ____ a balanced lifestyle.
A. difficult for people to achieve B. difficult to achieve for peopleC. for people to achieve difficult
D. for difficult people to achieve
Câu 11. This ticket ____ you to a free meal in our new restaurant.
A. allows B. grants C. entitles D. credits
Câu 12. ____ as it was at such a time, his work attracted much attention.
A. Being published B. Published C. Publishing D. to be published
Câu 13. It can be argued that the future of human life on the planet rests on ____ smooth transition to cities that are
more efficient and less wasteful.
A. a B. an C. the D. no article
Câu 14. I wish you ____ throw rubbish out of the car window.
A. won't B. wouldn't C. didn't D. couldn't
Câu 15. Sarah’s friends all had brothers and sisters but she was a (n) _____ child.
A. singular B. individual C. single D. only
Câu 16. The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved ____
of ourselves.
A. regardless B. in spite C. in case D. instead
Câu 17. Being independent is a mixture of many things from teaching yourself new things to ____ on an adventure
all on your own.
A. to embark B. embark C. embarking D. embarked
Câu 18. Ian has no difficulty in ____ into use the perfect plans his friends have prepared for him.
A. lending B. taking C. putting D. heading
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the
Câu 19. That was so serious a matter that I had no choice but to call in the police
A. ask the police to come and help B. phone to say where we are
C. ask the police to come to a particular place D. order the police by phone
Câu 20. An indecisive commander is unlikely to win the confidence of his men.
A. slow B. determined C. hesitant D. reliant
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the
Câu 21. My father was as poor as a church mouse growing up, so his sole focus was to give his kids every
opportunity in life that he missed out on.
A. looked like a million dollars B. was born with a silver spoon in his mouth
C. was short of cash D. was very poor
Câu 22. Social media which prove to be an efficient means of communication have helped narrow the gap between
faraway people.
A. inadequate B. ineffective C. incapable D. impotent
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.
The first thing that is included in the "living together” (23) ______ is the expected good relations with your family.
This also involves sharing equally the housework. Lots of people think that everyone should share the housework
(24) ________, but in many homes parents do most of it. To certain minds, many families can't share the housework
whereas they should try it. In fact, sharing the housework equally is not very possible because of the families'
timetable. So, it is somehow believed that children and parents must do things together. For this they can establish a
housework planning.
(25)_________, housework's contributions of the teenager make him more responsible. He will think that he has an
important role in his family. According to researchers, teenagers should share the housework because (26) ______
will help them when they have to establish their own family in the future. Too many teenagers and young adults
leave home without knowing how to cook or clean, but if parents delegate basic housework to teens as they are old
enough to do it, they won't be destabilized by doing the housework in their new grown-up life.
It can be (27) ________ concluded that many parents don't really prepare their children for future, because they don't
stimulate them to learn how to run a house. If parents get them responsible, teens will be more responsible and that
will improve family's life.
(Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013)
Câu 23. A. custom B. tradition C. notion D. trend
Câu 24. A. equal B. equalize C. equality D. equally
Câu 25. A. In addition B. However C. In contrast D. In case
Câu 26. A. which B. what C. that D. who
Câu 27. A. likely B. probably C. auspiciously D. possibly
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Câu 28. Everything that parents do will be very likely to transfer to their children through the learning process.
A. that B. do will C. to transfer D. through
Câu 29. It was the shop near my school that I bought these shirts and accessories.
A. was the shop B. my C. bought D. accessories
Câu 30. It is said that these good life skills will make young people become more confidential.
A. is said B. theseC. become D. confidential
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.
Exactly 50 years ago, humanity stepped foot on the surface of the Moon for the first time. It was a miracle, and one
made so powerful because it was so very unlikely. It was hailed as an incredible success. But the chance of failure
was such that authorities had to prepare for the possibility of losing the astronauts. Those preparations offer a
humbling insight into how risky that mission was, and how high the stakes were. Probably the most potent document
from those preparations is the speech that would have been used to hail the bravery of the astronauts as they were left
to their death on the Moon.
It was written to announce to the world that the astronauts had been lost, and that the Moon mission was a failure.
After it was read, the two astronauts would be given a ceremony something like the burial at sea, but one entirely
without precedent. The document was hidden for many years – unused, it was "quietly tucked away into the record"
after the astronauts returned home, as the National Archive that now holds it notes. But over time it became public,
after being revealed by the man who wrote it, and is now available for the public to read.
It was prepared in the case that the astronauts and their moon lander failed to get back to the main craft that was
floating around in the Moon's orbit ready to bring them home, and contained Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's
colleague Michael Collins. In that case, it was most likely that those pioneering explorers would not lose their lives
in a single spectacular moment. Instead, they would most likely be stranded, stuck 250,000 miles from Earth with no
way of getting back home. "If they couldn't get back safely, they'd have to be abandoned on the moon, left to die
there," speechwriter William Safire said in 1999. "The men would either have to starve to death or commit suicide."
In the end, and despite some very anxious moments, the crew would explore the lunar surface and come back down
safely. That meant that, instead of announcing their loss, Nixon could instead share in the astronaut's success. In one
of the most famous moments of the mission, he spoke to them in a phone call that was beamed around the world. He
recognised the triumph of their achievement, and wished them safety for their return.
(Adapted from https://www.independent.co.uk/)
Câu 31. Which of the following could be the main topic of the passage?
A. The successful landing on the Moon surface.
B. The anxiety for losing the astronauts on the flight to the Moon.
C. The preparations for an incredible success of the astronauts.
D. The speech prepared for the Moon landing failure.
Câu 32. The phrase “tucked away” in paragraph 2 mostly means ____________.
A. stored B. discarded C. removed D. opened
A. Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins
B. Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins
C. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
D. Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins
A. The writer of the speech made it possible for the public.
B. There was an astronaut on the main craft when the others landed on the Moon.
C. If the astronauts had failed to get back to the main craft, they would have died of hunger or suicide.
D. The burial ceremony intended to give the astronauts has ever been celebrated some times before.
Câu 35. What did Nixon do after the crew landed safely?
A. He expressed his anxiety and wished them to return safely.
B. He made a call and appreciated their success.
C. He made a speech to share the achievement with other countries in the world.
D. He congratulated them and hailed their bravery.
More than 200 reindeer have died of starvation on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, with scientists blaming
their deaths on climate change. The wild deer carcasses were found on the Arctic islands this summer by researchers
from the Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI), which said it had never logged so many deaths at once in 40 years of
monitoring the animals’ population level. “It’s scary to find so many dead animals,” project leader Ashild Onvik
Pedersen told state broadcaster NRK. “This is an example of how climate change affects nature. It is just sad.”
Svalbard’s capital Longyearbyen, the northernmost town on earth, is thought to be warming quicker than any other
settlement on the planet, climate scientists warned earlier this year. The milder temperatures in the region led to
unusually heavy rainfall in December, leaving a thick layer of ice when the precipitation froze. This meant the
reindeer could not dig through the hardened tundra to reach the vegetation they graze on in their usual pastures, the
NPI said. Svalbard’s reindeer have been observed eating seaweed and kelp when food is scarce, but these are less
nutritious and cause them stomach problems.
A relatively high number of calves born last year increased the death toll, as the youngest and weakest are often the
first to die in harsh conditions. “Some of the mortality is natural because there were so many calves last year. But the
large number we see now is due to heavy rain, which is due to global warming,” said Ms Onvik Pedersen.
A team of three scientists spent 10 weeks investigating population of the Svalbard reindeer earlier this year.
Researchers warned the decline of reindeer would cause unwanted plant species, currently kept in check by the
animals’ grazing, to spread across Arctic ecosystems in Europe, Asia and North America.
Arctic reindeer and caribou populations have declined 56 per cent in the last two decades, a report by the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said last year. The report said food security was partly to blame for falling
herd numbers, while warmer summers could also put the animals at greater risk of diseases spread by flies and
parasites. The average temperature in Longyearbyen has risen by 3.7C since 1900, more than three times the global
average increase of about 1C. In 2016, the entrance to the town’s “Doomsday” seed vault – which stores specimens
of almost all the world’s seeds – was flooded following heavy rainfall.
(Adapted from https://www.independent.co.uk/)
Câu 36. Which could best serve as the title of the passage?
A. Climate change – The main cause for the death of hundreds of reindeer.
B. Global warming – What are the effects on nature?
C. Reindeer – The most vulnerable animals on the Arctic islands.
D. Climate change – What are the reasons?
Câu 37. The word “logged” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______________.
A. cut down B. damaged C. recorded D. discovered
Câu 38. The following are true about capital Longyearbyen, EXCEPT ___________.
A. It is believed to be the most quickly warming settlement on earth.
B. People in Longyearbyen suffered unusually heavy rain at the end of the year.
C. It is the northernmost town on our planet.
D. The reindeer here couldn’t stand the low temperature when the precipitation froze.
Câu 39. The word “scarce” in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by __________.
A. inappropriate B. insufficient C. abundant D. unlimited
Câu 40. What does the word “these” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. seaweed and kelp B. Svalbard’s reindeer C. their usual pastures D. milder temperatures
Câu 41. According to Ms. Onvik Pedersen, why is the death rate of reindeer so high this year?
A. Because of the high number of calves born. B. Because of heavy rain.
C. Because of natural selection. D. Because of the shortage of vegetation.
Câu 42. Which statement is TRUE according to the last paragraphs?
A. After over 2 months investigated, reindeer populations were reported to decrease because of the increase
of unwanted plant species.
B. Nearly a half of reindeer populations have reduced in the last two decades.
C. Beside the scarcity of food, diseases are also the cause of reindeer’s mortality.
D. The average temperature of the Earth has increased by 3.7C since 1990.
Câu 43. It can be inferred from the passage that ______________.
A. Arctic reindeer play the most important role in the Arctic ecosystems.
B. the Arctic ecosystems are altering worse because of the global warming.
C. the clearest effect of climate change is the limit of food chain in the nature.
D. the harsh weather in Arctic islands only damages the new-born calves.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Câu 44. I’m sure that they had practiced hard for the games as they won a lot of medals.
A. They couldn’t have practiced hard for the games as they won a lot of medals
B. They must have practiced hard for the games as they won a lot of medals
C. They shouldn’t have practiced hard for the games as they won a lot of medals
D. They might have practiced hard for the games as they won a lot of medals.
Câu 45. “Sometimes, I think I'm overly independent. I hate asking for help." She said.
A. She said sometimes she thought she was overly independent as she hated asking for help.
B. Sometimes, she said she hated asking for help to be thought of as being overly independent.
C. She said sometimes, she was thought to be overly independent as she hated asking for help.
D. Sometimes, as she said, she hated being asked for help and thought she was overly independent.
Câu 46. Elephants have the same importance now as they did in the past.
A. Elephants now are the most important. B. Elephants have never been so important.
C. Elephants are as important as ever. D. Elephants are as important as they will.
Câu 47. Two parents are talking with each other about their teenage daughter:
- The husband: “________________.”
- The wife: "Though she was told not to, she spent all the money."
A. Are you going out with her? B. Have you read her school report?
C. Why are you so angry? D. Thanks god, she's doing very well at school.
Câu 48. Claudia is being interviewed by the manager of the company she's applied for
- Manager: “____________.”
- Claudia: "I work hard and I enjoy working with other people."
A. Can you do jobs on your own? B. Would you describe yourself as ambitious?
C. What are some of your main strengths? D. Why have you applied for this position?
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following
questions.
Câu 49. Could you reply this e-mail? Please confirm your attendance at the meeting!
A. I wonder whether you have the ability to confirm your attendance at the meeting.
B. If I were you I would reply this e-mail to confirm my attendance at the meeting.
C. Do you mind replying this e-mail to confirm your attendance at the meeting?
D. You'd better reply this e-mail to confirm your attendance at the meeting soon.
Câu 50. Sunbathing is still a popular activity. People do it even though they know it can cause cancer,
A. No matter what people know that sunbathing can cause cancer, it is still a popular activity.
B. Because sunbathing is still a popular activity, it can cause cancer.
C. Sunbathing is still a popular activity as long as it can cause cancer.
D. Unless it can cause cancer, sunbathing is still a popular activity
Đề 3
Câu 1. A. graduate B. mandatory C. explode D. persuade
Câu 2. A. chooses B. clothes C. encourages D. boxes
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress
in each of the following questions.
Câu 3. A. abundant B. admission C. demolish D. dynasty
Câu 4. A. abroad B. dweller C. degree D. intact
Câu 5. With 1960 islands in different sizes and an unbelievable smooth sea surface, Ha Long Bay ________ its name
to one of the worthiest places in the world to visit.
A. writes B. wrote C. will write D. has written
Câu 6. Lifelong learning can also help _______ some of the weaknesses of the education system.
A. amend B. repair C. mend D. adjust
Câu 7. Teachers’ _________ would rise an average of $1000 under the proposal.
A. pensions B. salaries C. wages D. incomes
Câu 8. She drinks a lot less now, to ____________ benefit of her health as a whole.
A. a B. an C. 0 D. the
Câu 9. _______ the institution type, in the United States, students typically earn credits for courses they take and
these credits count towards the completion of a program.
A. According toB. In regard to C. Thanks to D. Regardless of
Câu 10. Electronic devices are becoming ________ common in educational environment.
A. increase B. increasing C. increasingly D. increased
Câu 11. I hope you _______ the point of everything your mother and I do for you.
A. annoy B. have C. see D. take
Câu 12. Those in ____ of banning laptops in classrooms like to demonstrate how handwritten notes lead to better
learning compared to notes taken on a computer.
A. search B. need C. view D. favor
Câu 13. Teachers can tell their students to use mobile apps like "PIAZZA” to access course materials and also to post
questions about specific subjects, all _______ can be done in the classroom or outside the classroom.
A. this B. what C. which D. how
Câu 14. The Heritage Education for Sustainable Development project aims ____ strengthening the linkage between
culture and education for sustainable development.
A. to B. for C. at D. by
Câu 15. ____________, the bird may abandon the nest, leaving the chicks to die.
A. If the birds are disturbed B. If disturbed
C. If you disturbed the bird D. Should the birds be disturbed
Câu 16. Volunteers may be required to obtain Red Cross _______ in order to serve through hospitals and healthcare
organizations or provide disaster relief.
A. diploma B. certification C. license D. degree
Câu 17. _______ with the internet, which is a system of linked computer networks, the worldwide web was invented
by British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee.
A. Not to confuse B. Not to be confused C. To be not confused D. Confused not to be
Câu 18. It's time for us ____ in efficiency and renewable energy, rebuild our cities, towns, municipalities and states.
A. to invest B. invest C. investing D. invested
Câu 19. Western cultures are often more informal, where business leaders often refer to each other by first names. In
countries like Japan, this is frowned upon as it indicates disrespect.
A. hated by B. disapproved of C. agreed on D. kept away from
Câu 20. Notwithstanding some members' objections, I think we must go ahead with the plan.
A. Similarly B. Despite C. Along with D. Otherwise
Câu 21. For eliminating pollution, one can switch to alternative and renewable energy sources like bio fuels instead
of depending on non-renewable fossil fuels that only helps in polluting our planet.
A. change for the better B. substitute for the unavailable
C. make no change at all D. find a replacement for
Câu 22. Scientists believe that it is possible for waves to reach the heights described when they come into contact
with strong ocean currents.
A. touch B. enter C. meet D. avoid
The "greenhouse effect" is the warming that happens when certain gases in Earth's atmosphere (23) ________
heat. These gases let in light but keep heat from escaping, like the glass walls of a greenhouse. First, sunlight shines
onto the Earth's surface, (24) ______ it is absorbed and then radiates back into the atmosphere as heat. In the
atmosphere, “greenhouse gases trap some of this heat, and the (25) ________ escapes into space. The more
greenhouse gases are in the atmosphere, the more heat gets trapped.
Scientists have known about the greenhouse effect since 1824, when Joseph Fourier calculated that the Earth
would be much colder if it had no atmosphere. This greenhouse effect is what keeps the Earth's climate (26)
_________. Without it, the Earth's surface would be an average of about 60 degrees Fahrenheit cooler. Scientists
often use the term "climate change" instead of global warming. This is because as the Earth's average temperature
climbs, winds and ocean currents move heat around the globe in ways that can cool some areas, warm others, and
change the amount of rain and snow falling. (27)_________, the climate changes differently in different areas.
(Source: https://www.open.edu/openlearncreate/mod/oucontent)
Câu 23. A. seizeB. capture C. trap D. grasp
Câu 24. A. which B. where C. that D. which
Câu 25. A. rest B. otherC. latter D. remain
Câu 26. A. lively B. alive C. livable D. living
Câu 27. A. However B. In addition C. On the contrary D. As a result
Câu 28. At the moment(A), students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are required (B) to pay for both their
tuition fees (C) and life expenses(D).
A. At the moment B. are required C. tuition fees D. life expenses
Câu 29. If you look at the environment around us, you can see that there is a number of issues that come to our
attention.
A. look at B. around us C. there is D. come to
Câu 30. If you care about protecting nature and having a positive impact, you should make sure that your travels
have done sustainably.
A. care about B. having C. should D. have done
Many of us worry about the effects of television on family life. We think that we spend too much time watching
television and that it takes us away from more important activities, such as reading, exercising and talking to family
and friends. But is this really true?
Studies have shown that people in the United States do spend a lot of time in front of their television sets. About
98% of American homes have at least one TV set, and in the average home the TV is on more than six hours a day.
But how much attention do people actually pay to the programs? And do people who watch TV really spend less
time on other free-time activities? Recently some researchers in New York City tried to find the answers to these
questions by conducting a telephone survey. They phoned more than a thousand people all over the United States and
asked them questions about how they spend their free time.
No one was surprised to find out that watching TV is the most popular free-time activity in the United States.
More than 70% of those asked said that they watch TV every day or almost every day. The second most popular
activity that they mentioned was reading the newspaper. Listening to music at home was third, talking on the phone
to friends and relatives was fourth and doing some form of exercise was fifth.
But the researchers discovered an interesting fact about Americans' TV habits. According to this survey, although
most people turn the TV on every day, they do not actually watch it very much. Six out of ten people said that when
the TV is on, they seldom pay attention to it. During a typical television program, they may eat dinner, do
housework, read a newspaper or magazine, talk to their children or even read to them. The TV may be on, but it is
just background music.
The researchers therefore concluded that television does not take Americans away from more important
activities. It doesn't keep them from doing other free-time activities. In fact, when they compared people who
frequently watch TV and those who seldom watch TV, they found that there were no great differences in their other
activities. The frequent watchers read to their children and talk to their families just as much as the others.
(Adapted from “Reading Academic English” by Judy Rapoport, Ronit Broder and Sarah Feingold)
Câu 31. Which of the following could be the best tittle of the passage?
A. Do people prefer watching TV to other free-time activities?
B. The TV is on but who’s watching?
C. Is TV always bad?
D. What are people’s TV habits?
Câu 32. According to the passage, the following are true, EXCEPT ____________.
A. Almost all American households own one or more TV sets.
B. Reading newspapers ranks second in popularity, just after watching TV.
C. American people have their TV on for more than a quarter of a day.
D. About a third of those asked spent more time on other free-time activities.
Câu 33. The word “conducting” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ____________.
A. organizing B. preparing C. asking D. reviewing
Câu 34. What did the researchers find about Americans’ TV habits in their survey?
A. TV distracts most people from doing other activities.
B. People who seldom watch TV spend more time on children than frequent watchers.
C. 60% of frequent watchers often do others things while the TV is on.
D. Infrequent watchers do a more variety of activities than others.
Câu 35. What does the word “they” in the last paragraph refer to?
A. free-time activities B. Americans C. the researchers D. frequent watchers
A generation gap in the workplace can make workers both young and old feel inferior, as well as hamper
productivity and teamwork. Differences between generations can be seen in work ethics, habits and communication
styles. Younger workers might fear not being taken seriously by their older colleagues, while older workers might
fear that their experience is not valued but replaced by workers with knowledge of more current technology.
However, members of each generation can close the gap between them if they're willing to meet one another
halfway.
Older workers can show respect to the younger set by asking for their opinions and recognizing their
contributions to the workplace as valid, or complimenting them on a job well done. Younger workers can show their
elders respect by asking for advice on how to manage a situation with work, based on the older worker's many years
of experience. It's important for both entry- and senior-level workers to see each other as equals, regardless of the
type of position in which they work. No one wants to feel inferior or irrelevant just because of their age. Rather, a
generation gap at work can be a learning opportunity.
Workers can also put themselves in their colleagues' shoes to determine what might be bothering them about
their generational age difference. If a person is much older than another, perhaps it is bitterness about fewer job
opportunities, or fear that a younger worker might seem more relevant and edge him out of his job. If workers open
their minds to understand where co-workers are coming from, it can help ease any tension between them and
appreciate each other's work contributions.
If age seems to be a problem for someone at the workplace, it can be helpful to do the very opposite of what a
co-worker might expect from someone of a different age set due to stereotypes. For example, if a worker is
considerably younger such as right out of college, she can share researched information to indicate that she knows
what she's doing, or show curiosity instead of upset to indicate emotional maturity if the person makes a disparaging
remark about her youth. Older workers can maintain an enthusiastic attitude about work instead of showing boredom
or bitterness from past experiences.
Workers can, moreover, directly address the concern of age differences at work with the colleague at odds with
them by asking the person for constructive advice on how to handle the issue. For example, older workers who are
unfamiliar with new software that younger colleagues understand might acknowledge to them that they did the same
tasks differently in years past but show interest in learning the program to keep up with modern technology. Learning
to speak their technological language can make them feel more connected. Likewise, a younger worker can admit to
being green on the work scene, but eager to gain experience by learning from senior colleagues.
(Source: http://work.chron.com/ )
Câu 36. What is the purpose of writer in the passage?
A. To describe the status of generation gap in the workplace.
B. To suggest the solutions to bridge the generation gap between the older and younger workers.
C. To determine which generation will have more influence on the workforce.
D. To show the differences between the older and younger at their work.
Câu 37. Each generation should respect the other generation at work to _____________.
A. affirm their ability or personal experience they contribute to work.
B. express the recognition to the other’s position in the workplace.
C. make the other feel that they are necessary or useful in the workplace.
D. treat the other equally at work.
Câu 38. What does the writer mean by stating “put themselves in their colleagues' shoes” in paragraph 3?
A. Workers should try on their colleagues’ shoes to master the difference of their generation.
B. Workers should buy their colleagues’ shoes not to bother them about generational age difference.
C. Workers should determine the differences between their generational ages so that they can understand
their colleagues’ situation.
D. Workers should imagine that they are in their colleagues’ situation to understand and sympathy the
difficulties they meet.
Câu 39. The word “him” in paragraph 3 refers to ____________.
A. an older worker B. a younger worker C. a colleague D. a person
Câu 40. What is the synonym of the word “stereotypes” in paragraph 4?
A. achievements B. failures C. prejudices D. jealousness
Câu 41. According to the passage, the following are measures to overcome the generation gap, EXCEPT
_____________.
A. Keeping an open mind B. Doing the opposite
C. Requesting feedback D. Appreciating the opportunity
Câu 42. The word “acknowledge” is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. recognize B. enhance C. acquire D. distinguish
Câu 43. It can be inferred from the passage that _______________.
A. The younger and older workers should meet one another on the way to reduce generation gap in the
workplace.
B. The main principle to bridge the generation gap is to balance the experience and technology.
C. Positive attitude will help to decrease the conflicts between the older and younger.
D. The competitive environment in the workplace might make the generation gap wider.
Câu 44. Ecotourism can support conservation and environmental management if properly carried out.
A. As ecotourism is properly carried out, it can support conservation and environmental management.
B. In order for ecotourism to support conservation and environment management, it is properly carried out.
C. Only when properly carried out can ecotourism support conservation and environmental management.
D. Supporting conservation and environmental management, ecotourism is properly carried out.
Câu 45. "Which cities have the worst waste problem?" the student asked the teacher.
A. The student asked the teacher for which cities had the worst waste problem.
B. The student asked the teacher to tell him which cities had the worst waste problem.
C. The student asked the teacher which cities had the worst waste problem.
D. The student asked the teacher which cities had had the worst waste problem.
Câu 46. My brother quickly adapted to his new job at the bank.
A. My brother was used to adapting to new jobs at the bank quickly.
B. My brother's new job at the bank was easy for him to adapt to.
C. My brother quickly got used to his new job at the bank.
D. My brother was able to do his new job at the bank easily.
Câu 47. "What are the major tourist attractions in your city?" – “______________.”
A. Half of the city has been rebuilt.
B. The more you know about my city, the more you like it.
C. We have a lot of historical buildings and ruins.
D. You should go on a city tour by bus.
Câu 48. A: "Can you concentrate on other things when you are listening to music?"
B: “________________________________.”
A. I prefer to work in a quite area.
B. I'm keen on listening to dance music.
C. I often share my favorite albums with friends.
D. I don't think music can help with this.
questions.
Câu 49. Volunteer work includes a wide range of activities. Among them are coaching children and youth.
A. Coaching children and youth are the most common activities included in a wide range of volunteer
working activities.
B. Coaching children and youth are included in a wide range of activities of volunteer work.
C. Including a wide range of activities, volunteer work involves coaching children and youth.
D. Volunteer work includes a wide range of activities, among which are coaching children and youth.
Câu 50. The company director decided to raise the workers' wages. He did not want them to leave.
A. The company director decided to raise the workers' wages, so they did not leave.
B. The company director decided to raise the workers' wages though he wanted them to leave.
C. The workers did not want to leave since the company director decided to raise their wages.
D. Not wanting the workers to leave, the company director decided to raise their wages
Đề 4
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation
Câu 1. A. report B. perform C. according D. word
Câu 2. A. eliminated B. forced C. worked D. missed
Câu 3. A. dismiss B. destroy C. discount D. district
Câu 4. A. remember B. memorize C. dedicate D. clarify
Câu 5. Why should we wait any longer? We’ve been told to act once we _________ the governor’s permission.
A. received B. will have received C. have received D. will receive
Câu 6. Don’t forget to ring me up if _________ any changes in the timetable.
A. they are B. it will be C. there will be D. there are
Câu 7. Of 30 countries inspected for airline safety, only 17 received a _________bill of health.
A. clear B. clean C. pure D. dirty
Câu 8. Solar power is ____________________ to become the world's largest source of electricity by 2050.
A. estimated B. antedated C. anticipated D. awaited
Câu 9. The contract includes a 35-cent per hour increase in night shift ____________ pay.
A. difference B. different C. differential D. differentiate
Câu 10. Tom is always blowing his trumpet that he is a qualified electrician, but the truth is quite_______.
A. or else B. instead C. though D. otherwise
Câu 11. Be present _______ the hall _______ time and then I will present you ______him.
A. with/on/to B. at/in/to C. to/on/with D. at/on/with
Câu 12. To solve the problems of pollution, it is important to identify the ____ of it.
A. reasons B. purpose C. causes D. facts
Câu 13. The company was strongly criticized for _________ large amounts of waste into the river.
A. dumping B. having dumped C. being dumped D. having been dumped
Câu 14. The judge declared he was immune ____________ prosecution.
A. to B. from C. about D. at
Câu 15. Most young people want to ____ an independent life without being influenced by anyone.
A. lay B. put C. lead D. bring
Câu 16. _________ to withdraw from the tournament surprised us all.
A. What the champion decided B. That the champion decided
C. The champion decided D. That the champion's decision
Câu 17. __________ car is responsible for causing a lot of damage to our environment.
A. A B. An C. The D. 0
Câu 18. _____ a cry whenever you have a feeling that you are in danger so that everyone could hear you and come to
help immediately.
A. SendB. Give C. Make D. Lend
Câu 19. Simon earned the respect of his friends when he determined to complete such a challenging task while others
had already given up.
A. dropped by B. dropped out C. dropped in D. dropped off
Câu 20. Because of his disease, the doctor advised him to abstain from alcohol and meat. However, he seems not to
follow this advice.
A. continue B. desist C. increase D. undermine
Câu 21. When I was young and idealistic I believed it was possible to change the world.
A. applicable B. energetic C. practical D. thoughtless
Câu 22. There is a (n) world of difference between love and marriage. While love belongs to emotion, marriage
means a lot of bonds and responsibilities.
A. striking similarity B. sharp contrast C. general equivalence D. clear distinction
Despite the wealth of information campaigns telling people about global warming and its causes, most people have
(23) _______to realize how severe the problem is. Coming climate changes could alter as much as one third of plant
and animal habitats by the end of the 22nd century. These changes could in (24) ____ cause widespread extinctions
among plant and animal species around the globe.
Coastal and island habitats are perhaps in the greatest danger (25) _______ they face the combined threats of
warming oceans and rising sea levels. As habitats change, many animals will come under intense pressure to find
more suitable homes for themselves. Mass (26) ____ of at least some animals are certainly to be expected, but the
fact remains that many animals will simply not be able to move fast enough.
Such dire predictions may sound alarmist, but they are based on the rather moderate estimate that the amount of
carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will double by 2100. Many scientists believe, however, that this figure is actually
very conservative, and they claim that a tripling is far more realistic. If they are (5) ____, the effects on nature will be
even more dramatic.
(Source: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/climate)
Câu 23. A. hence B. yet C. however D. therefore
Câu 24. A. turn B. order C. result D. line
Câu 25. A. although B. providing C. since D. therefore
Câu 26. A. migrations B. onslaught C. emigration D. extinctions
Câu 27. A. precise B. true C. exact D. correct
Câu 28. As emissions increase, it trap more heat in the atmosphere, leading to a period of unprecedented warming.
A. it B. heat C. leading D. unprecedented
Câu 29. Thanks to artificial intelligence, the phone's voice-recognition system converts the sound into numerous
data.
A. Thanks to B. voice-recognition C. converts D. numerous
Câu 30. One of the most famous and respectable learners of the country is said to have found this school.
A. the most B. respectable C. the country D. have found
Long gone but not forgotten are those carefree student days of shared showers, derelict rental properties and parties
where the booze always ran out before midnight. Being a student was quite a privilege in the good old days when
local authorities and the government footed the bill and there was almost certainly a job at the end of it.
In the early 1960s, only 4% of school leavers went to university, rising to around 14% by the end of the 1970s.
Nowadays, more than 40% of young people start undergraduate degrees – but it comes at a cost. Today’s students
leave with debts of £40,000 and upwards to pay back over their working lives.
So how has the student experience changed over the years? Parents looking back on their university lives are amazed
at the luxuries their sons and daughters enjoy, such as en suite bathrooms, flatscreen TVs and leather sofas. Student
accommodation has improved but rents have soared and take up a bigger whack of the living cost loans, leaving
today’s undergraduates little better off than their parents.
They still party and have a good time, but students are working harder and more consistently, their parents believe.
Partly, it is the move away from “big bang” finals to continuous assessment, they say, but also the pressure to get
that all-important 2:1 or above degree classification. One-third of students were awarded firsts or 2:1s in 1970. Last
year it was over two-thirds: 70%.
Today’s students are more career-orientated and under pressure to take on extracurricular activities, more
responsibilities and work experience to compete in the graduate jobs market. Meeting people, making friends for life
and discovering new interests: these are the things that have not changed for students who are following the same
route to independence as their parents.
(Adapted from https://www.theguardian.com/)
Câu 31. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The differences in students’ and their parents’ thought.
B. How universities have changed.
C. The number of undergraduate students over the years.
D. The student experience – then and now.
Câu 32. The phrase “footed the bill” in the first paragraph mostly means ______________.
A. paid the cost B. lent the money C. offered scholarships D. built the facilities
Câu 33. Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?
A. There are more and more high-school graduates attending universities.
B. The life of today’s undergraduates is nearly the same as their parents’.
C. Today’s graduates are easier to get a job after universities than their parents.
D. Modern students have to work hard after graduating to pay the loans for their study.
A. students B. today’s undergraduates
C. parents D. friends
Câu 35. The following adjectives are true about today’s students in comparison with their parents, EXCEPT
_________.
A. more career-orientated B. more privileged
C. more responsible D. more hard-working
If you’ve done any traveling at all, you’re likely quite aware that customs and etiquette differ from one culture to
another: what may be perfectly innocuous in one place may be hideously offensive in another, and vice-versa.
Granted, even if you haven’t traveled at all, you’re probably aware of the fact that certain types of behavior aren’t
exactly acceptable in other countries: belching at the table may be a sign of gratitude in some places, but in most
areas of North America and Europe, such a display will earn you a fair bit of ire. Whether you plan on traveling to
any of the places listed below or just doing business with a foreign client, it’s important to educate yourself on the
standards of politesse and etiquette beforehand—the last thing you want to do is offend someone with any ignorant,
boorish behavior. Here’s how to be polite in different countries.
When dealing with Japanese clients, be sure to dress fairly conservatively, and make sure that you bow lower than
they do upon meeting them. Accept gifts with both hands and open them later, not in front of the giver, and never
blow your nose at the dining table. Avoid asking and answering direct questions: it’s better to imply rather than ask,
and to answer with vagueness during conversations.
In Mexico, when meeting others, women should initiate handshakes with men, but all people should avoid making
too much eye contact; that can be seen as aggressive and belligerent behavior. If sharing a meal with others, keep
your elbows off the table and try to avoid burping at all costs. Keep your hands off your hips, and make sure you
never make the “okay” sign with your hand: it’s vulgar.
In Kenya, when greeting someone older or of a higher status than yourself, grip their right wrist with your left hand
while shaking it; it’s a sign of respect and deference. Do ask questions about their health, family, business etc. before
getting to major topics, as skipping these niceties is seen as impolite. If sharing meals, do not begin eating until the
eldest male has been served and starts to eat.
Turning down an alcoholic drink is considered terribly offensive in Russia, so it’s a good idea to fortify yourself with
some greasy food before heading out for a meal with Russian or Ukrainian clients. Don’t smile at strangers or they’ll
think you’re deranged, and when paying for items, place your money on the counter rather than trying to hand it
directly to the cashier.
(Adapted from https://www.lifehack.org/)
Câu 36. Which of the following could be served as the best title of the passage?
A. Behavior to be a courteous person in distinct nations.
B. Different customs you should know when travelling abroad.
C. Different meanings of the same behavior in many countries.
D. Avoiding offensive behavior in different countries.
Câu 37. The word “innocuous” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to __________.
A. wonderful B. acceptable C. impolite D. harmless
Câu 38. In which country, opening presents right away receiving them is considered not polite?
A. North America B. Japan C. Mexico D. Kenya
Câu 39. According to the passage, which of the following behavior should be avoided when sharing meals with
others?
A. Try to not burp at the table in North America and Europe.
B. Never blow your nose at a Japanese dinner.
C. Don’t keep your elbows off the table in Mexico.
D. Never eat before the eldest Kenyan man begins his meal.
Câu 40. What does the word “it” in paragraph 4 refer to?
A. their right wrist B. your left hand
C. a higher status D. a sign of respect and deference
Câu 41. The word “fortify” in the last paragraph mostly means _____________.
A. debilitate B. enervate C. invigorate D. enfeeble
Câu 42. According to the last paragraph, what behavior is often seen in Russia?
A. turning down an alcohol drink B. smiling at strangers
C. asking direct questions D. avoiding handing money directly to the cashier
Câu 43. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Europeans are stricter than people in other countries.
B. Understanding clients’ customs is an important criterion in doing business.
C. Dinning etiquette is the most important one to know about other countries.
D. Observing and imitating behavior of the eldest is a wise choice.
Câu 44. You should not have come to class late.
A. I'd rather you didn't come to class late. B. I would like you not to be late for class.
C. I'd sooner you hadn't come to class late. D. I would prefer that you come to class on time.
Câu 45. It was careless of you to leave the windows open last night.
A. You shouldn’t have left the windows open last night.
B. You left the windows open last night due to your carelessness.
C. If you hadn’t been careless, you wouldn’t have left the windows open last night.
D. You can’t have left the windows open last night because you were careless.
Câu 46. My father likes reading newspaper more than watching TV.
A. My father doesn’t like reading newspaper as much as watching TV.
B. My father likes watching TV as much as reading newspaper.
C. My father doesn’t like watching TV as much as reading newspaper.
D. My father likes watching TV more than reading newspaper.
Câu 47. - Hung: "I have thought of a way to save energy around the house!"
- Teacher: "________________!"
A. Best wishes B. My dear C. Well done D. That's very well
Câu 48. - A: “______________” - B: "You have to obtain the high school diploma."
A. What is the requirement to enter this university?
B. When do we finish high school?
C. I can't wait to obtain the high school diploma.
D. I am trying my best to win a place at university.
questions.
Câu 49. He was very tired. He agreed to play tennis.
A. Tired as though he was, he agreed to play tennis.
B. Tired though he was, he agreed to play tennis.
C. Tired, he agreed to play tennis.
D. So tired was he that he agreed to play tennis.
Câu 50. Tina does not want to become a lawyer. She wants to become a counselor.
A. It is a lawyer, not a counselor that Tina wants to become.
B. It is Tina who wants to become a counselor not a lawyer.
C. It is Tina who wants to become a lawyer not a counselor.
D. It is a counselor, not a lawyer that Tina wants to become
Đề 5
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation
Câu 1. A. final B. revival C. reliable D. liberty
Câu 2. A. booths B. months C. mouths D. paths
Câu 3. A. rechargeable B. continuous C. appreciate D. academic
Câu 4. A. thesis B. vital C. tension D. champagne
Câu 5. The late 1800s and early 1900s _______ excitement over a wide array of inventions and developments.
A. brought B. have brought C. had brought D. would bring
Câu 6. ________ the Australian gold mining company ________ more care with the storage of cyanide, the
catastrophe could have been prevented.
A. Has – taken B. Had – taken C. Would – take D. Should – take
Câu 7. Tourism is changing rapidly as nature, heritage, and recreational destinations become more important, and as
conventional tourism is forced to _______ tougher environmental requirements.
A. meet B. impose C. lay D. set
Câu 8. Gender _______ is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous
and sustainable world.
A. equity B. unityC. equality D. identity
Câu 9. When children have strong, positive relationship with their parents, they are _______ to succeed in school.
A. most likely B. more likely C. the likelier D. the more likely
Câu 10. Students can only use technological devices to complete their work _______ investment on notebooks and
books.
A. rather than B. instead of C. but for D. in case
Câu 11. The advantages of the new method really ________ the disadvantages.
A. outperform B. outdo C. outweigh D. outgrow
Câu 12. Jimmy always takes the ________ by the horns at every chance in order to become a famous pop star, which
is why he is so successful now.
A. bull B. horse C. cow D. buffalo
Câu 13. A smart city is an urban area that uses different types of electronic data collection sensors to supply
information which _______ assets and resources efficiently.
A. used to manage B. is used to managing C. is used to manage D. is using to manage
Câu 14. It is the classical Athenians who can probably lay claim _______ the invention of commercial advertising as
we know it today.
A. to B. for C. of D. with
Câu 15. The storm did a lot of _________ to our village. All the crops were drastically destroyed and many houses
were washed away.
A. injury B. hardship C. harm D. damage
Câu 16. My aunt gave me a _________ bag on my 24th birthday.
A. expensive small brown Channel leather B. small brown expensive leather Channel
C. expensive small brown leather Channel D. small expensive brown leather Channel
Câu 17. Cultural diversity expands choices, nurtures _______ variety of skills, human values and worldviews and
provides wisdom from the past to inform the future.
A. a B. an C. the D. no article
Câu 18. Our bodies are supported by the skeletal system, which consists of 206 bones ______ tendons, ligaments and
cartilage.
A. that connect to B. that are connected by
C. which connects to D. which is connected by
Câu 19. A lot of adults pay lip service to the idea that it is important to listen to teenagers' ideas, but they tend to
listen and then forget.
A. empty promise B. solemn promise C. broken promise D. early promise
Câu 20. Students will find all academic assignments via the class blog their teachers create to post assignments.
A. by means of B. in terms of C. by the way D. in search of
Câu 21. The manager needs an assistant that he can count on to take care of problems in his absence.
A. discredit B. disrespect C. dislike D. distrust
Câu 22. If it had not been for the couch's decision to strike while the iron is hot, the team would not have won the
game so easily.
A. take advantage of an opportunity B. miss the boat
C. face the music D. put others first
Amparo Lasén, the Spanish sociologist who conducted the study found that Londoners use their cell phones the least
in public. If they are with others, they prefer to let calls be answered by voice mail (a recorded message) and then
they check for messages later. If the English do answer a call on the street, they seem to dislike talking with others
around. They tend to move away from a crowded sidewalk and seek out a place (23) ________ they cannot be heard,
such as the far side of a subway entrance or even the edge of a street. They seem to feel that the danger of the traffic
is (24) ___________ to the risk of having their conversation be overheard. This has led to a behavior that Laser has
called "clustering." At a busy time of day on the streets of London, you may find small crowds of cell phone users
grouped together, each one talking into a cell phone. Even when it is raining—as it is often in London—people still
prefer not to hold their conversations where others could hear. They talk (25) _____________ their umbrellas or in a
doorway.
In Paris, however, there are stricter rules about how and when to use cell phones. It is not considered polite to use a
phone in a restaurant, (26) ______________, though it might be acceptable in the more informal setting of a café.
One special custom that has developed in cafés seems unique to Paris. Young women often place their cell phones on
the table beside them to signal that they are expecting someone. When the friend arrives, the phone is (27)
_____________. In fact, the French are generally very disapproving of phone use in public and are quick to express
that disapproval, even to strangers.
(Adapted from “Advanced Reading Power” by Beatrice S. Mikulecky and Linda Jeffries)
Câu 23. A. which B. when C. where D. what
Câu 24. A. preferable B. prefer C. preference D. preferential
Câu 25. A. on B. under C. in D. after
Câu 26. A. for examples B. moreover C. nevertheless D. for instance
Câu 27. A. put away B. put back C. put down D. put aside
Câu 28. The reasons why lack of water causes the body to become stressed and diseased, as well as very simple
methods to ensure your own vibrant health, are all explained in details.
A. reasons why B. to become stressed C. simple methods D. in details
Câu 29. Volunteer work, understood in its traditional meaning, as unpaid activity oriented to help others and to
improve society, have existed throughout the history of humanity.
A. its B. unpaid activity C. to improve D. have existed
Câu 30. Vinton G. Cerf founded the InterNetworking Group in 1972 and this has been since recognized as the birth-
year of the Internet.
A. founded B. has been since C. recognized as D. birth-year
No matter how much you’ve trained, performance anxiety before or during a competition may occur, hindering the
results of your match.
While you can tell yourself to stay calm prior to a competition, managing performance anxiety may not be as simple
as. Research has shown that strategies such as meditation and guided imagery are great places to start; both require
your brain to rehearse what you will do during your competition. Your imagination holds much more power than you
may expect, helping you focus on how to beat your opponent, instead of other factors that contribute to your anxiety.
Adequate preparation also plays a large role.
To master the mental game, it takes time. Starting one month before your competition, consider sitting in solitude in
a comfortable position for 15 minutes each day. Focus first on breathing in and out deeply. Then, begin to imagine
competition situations and visualize yourself in a fight with your competitor. Be mindful of your anxiety and return
your focus to breathing if you feel yourself tense up. Sometimes, you may find yourself thinking self-deprecating or
negative thoughts, at which point you should consciously replace any negative self-talk with positive self-talk.
During these visualizations, also be sure to think about your posture and form and create cues — mental and verbal
— that will help you review and correct your technique.
Pre-competition jitters are completely normal and it’s important to acknowledge that. Accepting that this excitement
and/or nervousness is normal will help your body also understand that what you are experiencing is not fear, but
perhaps part of your adrenaline response to competition. With more experience, mindful visualization and
mental/physical preparation can help you manage and overcome performance anxiety.
(source: https://blog.perfectmind.com/)
A. Overcoming performance anxiety before a competition.
B. Songs Olympians Listen to Before Competition.
C. How to pray before, during, and after competition.
D. Anxiety before a competition can lead to insomnia.
Câu 32. The word “hindering” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. frustrating B. crippling C. arresting D. hampering
Câu 33. According to paragraph 2, what is NOT mentioned as a contributing factor for victory?
A. Imagination B. Preparation C. Anxiety D. Anxiety management
Câu 34. According to paragraph 3, what step is NOT included in the mindful visualization technique?
A. Maintain a daily habit of 15-minute sitting alone for a month before the contest day.
B. Visualize interconnected dots in your minds while reciting the secret mantra.
C. Simulate several possible interactions between yourself and opponents.
D. Steer clear of pessimistic thoughts and substitutes them with optimistic ones.
Câu 35. The word “that” in paragraph 4 refers to _______.
A. The fact that your fear for competition is a kind of inexplicable phobia.
B. The fact that feeling anxious before a competition is nothing unusual.
C. The fact that hardly anyone will understand your aversion to contest.
D. The fact that introspection is not an effective pre-test calming practice.
Coral reefs are some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world, housing tens of thousands of marine species. With
their hardened surfaces, corals are sometimes mistaken as being rocks. And, because they are attached, “taking root”
to the seafloor, they are often mistaken for plants. However, unlike rocks, corals are alive. And unlike plants, corals
do not make their own food. Corals are in fact animals. Appearing as solitary forms in the fossil record more than
400 million years ago, corals are extremely ancient animals that evolved into modern reef-building forms over the
last 25 million years.
Coral reefs are the largest structures on earth of biological origin. Coral reefs are unique and complex systems.
Rivaling old growth forests in longevity of their ecological communities, well-developed reefs reflect thousands of
years of history.
Corals are ancient animals related to jellyfish and anemones. The branch or mound that we often call “a coral” is
actually made up of thousands of tiny animals called polyps. A coral polyp is an invertebrate that can be no bigger
than a pinhead to up to 30 centimeters (1 foot) in diameter. The polyps extend their tentacles at night to sting and
ingest tiny organisms called plankton and other small creatures. Each polyp has a saclike body and a mouth that is
encircled by stinging tentacles. The polyp uses calcium carbonate (limestone) from seawater to build a hard, cup-
shaped skeleton. This skeleton protects the soft, delicate body of the polyp.
Reefs only occur in shallow areas that are reachable by sunlight because of the relationship between coral and algae.
Various types of microscopic algae, known as Symbiodinium, live inside of the coral, providing them with food and
helping them to grow faster.
There are over 2,500 kinds (species) of corals. About 1,000 are the hard corals that build coral reefs. Other corals are
soft corals. Soft corals have skeletons that are flexible and can bend with the water. The three main types of coral
reefs are fringing reefs, barrier reefs, and coral atolls. The most common type of reef is the fringing reef. This type of
reef grows seaward directly from the shore. They form borders along the shoreline and surrounding islands. When a
fringing reef continues to grow upward from a volcanic island that has sunk entirely below sea level, an atoll is
formed. Atolls are usually circular or oval in shape, with an open lagoon in the center. Any reef that is called a
barrier reef gets its name because its presence protects the shallow waters along the shore from the open sea. That
protection promotes the survival of many types of sea plant and animal life.
(Adapted from http://justfunfacts.com)
Câu 36. Which of the following could best reflect the main purpose of the author in the passage?
A. To prove that coral reefs are animals.
B. To provide the facts about coral reefs.
C. To explain that coral reefs are the most diverse ecosystems in the ocean.
D. To distinguish coral reefs with other animals.
Câu 37. The word “solitary” in the first paragraph could be best replaced by ____________.
A. single B. private C. general D. typical
Câu 38. The word “rivaling” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _____________.
A. differing from B. comparing with C. relating to D. changing from
Câu 39. According to the passage, the following are true about coral reefs, EXCEPT ____________.
A. Coral reefs are mistaken for rocks and plants because of their hardened surface and “roots”.
B. Polyps are the composition of corals.
C. The skeleton of a polyp is created from calcium carbonate in seawater.
D. Corals absorb food in the sunlight using their tentacles.
Câu 40. With the help of myriad species of tiny algae, reefs _____________.
A. are likely to develop more rapidly. B. can protect the soft and delicate body of the polyp.
C. are able to find food inside their polyps. D. find it easier to bend with the water.
A. coral atolls B. barrier reefs C. fringing reefs D. the shores
Câu 42. As mentioned in the last paragraph, why a reef is called a barrier reef?
A. As it keeps developing from a volcanic island that has sunk entirely below sea level.
B. Because its skeleton is flexible enough to defend many marine organisms.
C. Since it saves the low waters along the coastline from the open sea.
D. Because it is one kind of 1,000 hard corals that protect the shoreline.
Câu 43. It can be inferred from the passage that coral reefs ______________.
A. evolved from a kind of plant on the Earth.
B. are the biggest structures that have ever lived on the Earth.
C. are the origin of many marine plants and animals.
D. appeared on the Earth hundreds of million years ago.
Câu 44. It is against the school rules to cheat in the test.
A. You don't have to cheat in the test. B. You must cheat in the test.
C. You must not cheat in the test. D. You have to cheat in the test.
Câu 45. "You should open up and tell our teacher about your situation", said Maria to Victor.
A. Maria advised Victor to open up and tell their teacher about his situation.
B. Maria forbid Victor to open up and tell their teacher about his situation.
C. Maria forced Victor to open up and tell their teacher about his situation.
D. Maria allowed Victor to open up and tell their teacher about his situation.
Câu 46. The professor is a more efficient financial adviser than the expert.
A. The professor gives advice on finance less efficiently than the expert.
B. The expert is a less efficient financial adviser than the professor.
C. The professor gives advice on finance not as efficiently as the expert.
D. The expert gives financial advice more efficiently than the professor.
Câu 47. - "Do you get along well with your brothers?" – “______________”
A. He's not living with us, he's living in the town.
B. We have never got into fight but sometimes in quarrel.
C. He likes swimming, and I like reading when free.
D. Mom and Dad always help us with our school work.
Câu 48. - A: "Doctor, can you give me some suggestions on how to stay healthy?"
- B: “___________________.”
A. Well, first of all, you need to make sure that you eat the right foods.
B. It is very confusing to know what to eat.
C. As long as you don't overdo it, a glass of wine a day should be OK.
D. If you smoke, you need to stop.
questions.
Câu 49. His parents don't like some of his friends. His friends wear too flashy clothes.
A. His parents don't like some of his friends despite their too flashy clothes.
B. His parents don't like some of his friends because of their too flashy clothes.
C. His parents don't like some of his friends but for their flashy clothes.
D. His parents don't like some of his friends without their too flashy clothes.
Câu 50. Inventors' and engineers' initial ideas rarely solve a problem. Instead, they try different ideas, learn from
mistakes, and try again.
A. Instead of trying to solve a problem, inventors' and engineers' initial ideas are to try different ideas, learn
from mistakes, and try again.
B. Rarely do inventors' and engineers' initial ideas solve a problem rather than try different ideas, learn from
C. Because inventors' and engineers' initial Ideas rarely solve a problem, they try different ideas, learn from
D. Even though inventors' and engineers' initial ideas rarely solve a problem, they try different ideas, learn
from mistakes, and try again.
Đề 6
Câu 1. A. interaction B. initiative C. hospitality D. activity
Câu 2. A. invites B. comes C. arrives D. loves

Câu 3. A. cartoon B. answer C. open D. paper
Câu 4. A. certificate B. knowledgeable C. prosperity D. development
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Câu 5. Unfortunately, many of the travel experiences we take part in ____ into consideration how it affects our
planet and the well-being of people.
A. does not takeB. do not take C. is not taken D. are not taken
Câu 6. If he had not spent his youth not learning anything, he ____ himself for his lack of knowledge now.
A. will not blame B. would not blam
e C. would not have blamed D. would blame
Câu 7. Research suggested that people can ________ recall events that never happened.
A. vividly B. clearly C. obviously D. certainly
Câu 8. _____________, the driver couldn’t make out the road signs.
A. There is a lot of freezing fog and icy patches
B. There being a lot of freezing fog and icy patches
C. It was a lot of freezing fog and icy patches
D. It being a lot of freezing fog and icy patches
Câu 9. If you don't have anything __________ to say, it's better to say nothing.
A. construct B. construction C. constructive D. constructor
Câu 10. Let’s leave early, so we’ll be ahead of the rush of commuters. We can’t risk _______in heavy traffic during
rush hour.
A. holding up B. being held up C. to be held up D. to hold up
Câu 11. Global warming will result ________ crop failures and famines.
A. with B. from C. for D. in
Câu 12. There are both advantages and disadvantages of living in families with three or four generations, also known
as ____ families.
A. single-parent B. extended C. nuclear D. crowded
Câu 13. ______ I got to the dentist last week, I had to sit in the waiting room for over one hour.
A. When B. Once C. While D. Since
Câu 14. He decided to withdraw from the powerboat race as he had a (n) _____ of danger.
A. omen B. premonition C. foreboding D. prediction
Câu 15. When I agreed to help, I didn't know what I was __________ myself in for.
A. laying B. putting C. letting D. bringing
Câu 16. Friends will come and go in your life, but more important than ____ is your friends' acceptance of you for
who you are.
A. how long do your friendships last B. how long your friendships will last
C. how long your friendships last D. how long will your friendships last
Câu 17. _______ Spring festival season in Vietnam starts with the Lunar New Year and closes with the celebration
honoring the mythical founding fathers, ______ Hung Kings, on _____ tenth day of _______ third lunar month.
A. The/the/the/the B. 0/0/the/the C. The/0/0/the D. The/the/0/0
Câu 18. I'm not suggesting ________ that she meant to cause any trouble.
A. for one minute B. for sure C. for sales D. for a laugh
Câu 19. I took a course at the employment bureau to learn how to organize my résumé to best show off my
experience and qualifications.
A. enhance B. promote C. boast D. achieve
Câu 20. In their senseless killing of innocent people, the terrorists have shown their lack of respect for human life.
A. had B. earned C. gained D. commanded
Câu 21. On the whole, further education still plays an important role in the development of any country.
A. Generally B. Specifically C. Essentially D. Surprisingly
Câu 22. It's not beyond the realm of possibility that some schools may have to cut sport altogether.
A. possible B. impossible C. unlikely D. certain
An A level is an Advanced level GCE qualification. This exam is (1) ____ taken after two years of A level study,
following the O level/IGCSE exams. Students can take any number of A level exams; in the UK, most college
students take three or four A level exams for their final two years of study. The (2) ____ of A levels to be taken will
often depend on the qualifications that the university chosen requires. A level results can open doors to
undergraduate studies at some of the best higher educational institutions in the world, and to a wide range of
professional and vocational courses (3) _______ can help build skills for an exciting and rewarding career. In many
countries round the world, some schools follow the GCE syllabus to prepare their pupils for taking A level exams.
Students at these schools should enquire at their school about how they can register and sit (4) ____ the exams.
Students who do not attend a school that follows the GCE syllabus can still take A level exams and can register as a
private individual with the British Council.
In order to register for an A level exam one will need to complete an entry form which will become available at
the British Council offices. Forms usually become (5) ____ for January examinations in early August of the
preceding year. For May/June examinations, they are available in early December of the preceding year.
(Source: https://qualifications.pearson.com)
Câu 23. A. normally B. popularly C. largely D. noticeably
Câu 24. A. sum B. number C. amount D. quantity
Câu 25. A. what B. that C. when D. who
Câu 26. A. at B. in C. for D. into
Câu 27. A. availability B. avail C. availably D. available
Câu 28. According to the results of a survey which conducted by a USA magazine, there isn't really a generation gap.
A. the results B. which conducted C. there isn't D. generation gap
Câu 29. The best way to get ready for an interview is to take the time to review the most common interview
questions you will mostly likely be asked.
A. to get B. to take C. the most common D. mostly likely
Câu 30. Down did an apple fall when he was passing under the tree.
A. did an apple fall B. when C. was passing D. under
New research shows that long-term changes in diseases in ocean species coincides with decades of widespread
environmental change. The paper, "Increases and decreases in marine disease reports in an era of global change,"
was published Oct. 9 in Proceedings of the Royal Society B.
Understanding oceanic trends is important for evaluating today's threats to marine systems, and disease is an
important sentinel of change, according to senior author Drew Harvell, professor of marine biology at Cornell
University. "Disease increases and decreases can both be bad news," said lead author Allison Tracy, who studied
with Harvell. "The long-term changes in disease that we see here may result from anthropogenic pressure on plants
and animals in the ocean." The researchers examined marine infectious disease reports from 1970 to 2013, which
transcend short-term fluctuations and regional variation. They examined records of corals, urchins, mammals,
decapods, fish, mollusks, sharks, rays, seagrass and turtles.
For corals and urchins, reports of infectious disease increased over the 44-year period. In the Caribbean,
increasing coral disease reports correlated with warming events. It is widely known that coral bleaching increases
with warming, but Harvell said they have established a long-term connection between warming and coral disease.
"We've finally linked a coral killer like infectious disease to repeated warming bouts over four decades of change,"
she said. "Our study shows that infectious disease reports are associated with warm temperature anomalies in corals
on a multi-decadal scale." These results improve understanding of how changing environments alter species
interactions, and they provide a solid baseline for health of marine life in the period studied.
(Source: https://www.myvetcandy.com/)
A. Infectious disease in marine life linked to ocean warming.
B. Ocean pollution and diseases resulted from aquaculture.
C. Health threats from polluted coastal waters.
D. What to know about flesh-eating bacteria infections.
Câu 32. The word “coincides” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. agrees B. coexists C. differs D. concurs
Câu 33. According to paragraph 2, what role does the marine disease play in the oceanic analysis?
A. It reflects the progress in the study of human immunology.
B. It deals with the task of monitoring vector-borne threats.
C. It serves as an indicator of the presence of oceanic changes.
D. It induces changes in fungal communities under the water.
Câu 34. The word “They” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. reports B. researchers C. animals D. fluctuations
Câu 35. According to paragraph 3, what can be concluded from the Allison Tracy’s investigation?
A. Water sources might soon become poisonous to ocean life and the humans.
B. Rising global temperatures are spreading disease at an unprecedented level.
C. Oceans have absorbed more than 90% of the warming effects of climate change.
D. No level of conservation in the future will be enough to override the warming impacts.
To quote CREST founder Dr. Martha Honey, we earnestly believe that ecotourism is “simply a better way to
travel.” Here’s a look at how this transformational approach to travel benefits conservation, increases cross-cultural
understanding, and ultimately turns travelers into environmental advocates:
To see how ecotourism benefits nature and wildlife, let’s look at endangered species such as African Elephants.
Ivory from Elephant tusks is worth $1500 a pound on the black market, which has led to a dramatic increase in
poaching. But Elephants are worth 76 times more alive than dead. When you consider the revenue from wildlife
photography tours, luxury safari camps, and other ecotourism offerings, a single Elephant is worth $1.3 million over
the course of its lifetime! Ecotourism offers a long-term alternative to exploitation, generating sustainable revenue
and ensuring better overall health of the ecosystem.
Nature reserves and national parks help prevent deforestation and pollution, while also protecting the habitat of
endemic species. The revenue that ecotourism provides can help replace profits from exploitative practices such as
mining or slash ‘n’ burn agriculture. It can also help ensure the long-term financial viability of the area. Naturalist
guides also help travelers understand the value of a pristine ecosystem, and teach them about the importance of
conservation. This ultimately help to create a more mindful and conscious legion of travelers.
When managed properly, ecotourism can offer locals alternative revenue streams. In wildlife-rich countries such
as Rwanda, former poachers are often employed as guides or trackers, capitalizing on their knowledge of the animals
and their habitat. In Costa Rica, unemployment has fallen to less than 10% since the country started building its
ecotourism infrastructure in the 1970s. Involving local communities in tourism management empowers them by
ensuring that more revenue is reinvested locally. Ecotourism also offers indigenous peoples an opportunity to remain
on ancestral land, conserve it, and preserve traditional culture.
Sure, being a responsible traveler takes a greater level of commitment to being conscious and mindful of the
impact we have on the destinations we visit. But ecotourism also offers us incredible, transformative experiences,
allowing us to develop closer personal relationships to the nature, wildlife, and local people we encounter during our
adventures. Learning about ecotourism can permanently change your understanding of mankind’s role in our
planetary ecosystem. And once you’ve had that sort of travel experience, you’ll never want to travel the traditional
way again.
(Source: https://www.ith.org.za/what-is-eco-tourism/)
Câu 36. The most suitable title for the passage could be ______.
A. The benefits of ecotourism. B. Making the most of ecotourism.
C. An introduction to ecotourism. D. Encourage conservation or adding to exploitation?
Câu 37. The word “revenue” in paragraph 2 most likely means _______.
A. reward B. benefit C. profit D. interest
Câu 38. According to paragraph 3, in what direction can ethical tourism help the society?
A. Green tourism maintains the balance between animals and human.
B. Ecotourism provides financial support for local communities.
C. Sustainable tourism yields substantial environmental benefits.
D. Ecotourism encourages open dialogue about deforestation.
Câu 39. The word “pristine” in paragraph 3 most likely means _______.
A. natural B. untouched C. beautiful D. dirty
Câu 40. The word “them” in paragraph 4 refers to _____.
A. species B. relationships C. poachers D. locals
Câu 41. According to paragraph 5, why did the author claim that people will prefer ecotourism over normal one?
A. Because it is such an awakening and mind-expanding experience.
B. Because the author is a trend-setting writer who believes in his words’ influence.
C. Because anything with a green label on it is all the craze now.
D. Because the standard of ecotourism service is more satisfying than other types.
Câu 42. Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Momentary profits are more recommended than long-term ones.
B. Indigenous inhabitants are forced to resettle to develop sites for tourism.
C. Income from ecotourism can partly be substituted for environmentally harmful industry.
D. People engage in green tourism only for their self-image.
A. Ecotourism is seasonal in nature, therefore a vulnerable industry.
B. The current sustainable tourism service is just green washing.
C. Ecotourism is a win-win experience, both for the nature and the people.
D. Responsible travel is a unique opportunity for business.
Câu 44. She said, "John, I'll show you round my city when you're here."
A. She made a trip round her city with John.
B. She planned to show John round her city.
C. She promised to show John round her city.
D. She organized a trip round her city for John.
Câu 45. People say that Vietnamese students are not well-prepared for their future jobs.
A. Vietnamese students are said not to be well-prepared for their future jobs.
B. Vietnamese students say they are not well-prepared for their future jobs.
C. People do not like Vietnamese students to be well-prepared for their future jobs
D. People, as well as Vietnamese students, are not well-prepared for their future jobs.
Câu 46. Unlike traditional learning, the e-learning is flexible for the students as well as for the teachers.
A. The e-learning is more flexible for the students and the teachers than traditional learning.
B. The students' e-learning is more flexible than the teachers' traditional learning.
C. The e-learning for the students is more flexible than traditional learning for the teachers.
D. The students use more flexible e-learning than traditional learning used by the teachers.
Câu 47. - Nick: "What about stopping by a fishing village for lunch?”
- Linh: “_______________.’
A. It's isn't really worth seeing. B. Thanks, that's really useful.
C. That sounds fantastic! D. You've done a very good job.
Câu 48. - "Will you please show me how to operate the new machine?
- “_____________________.”
A. Sure. It's a piece of cake. B. Is it like a piece of cake?
C. Of course it's no easy work. D. No, I won't.
questions.
Câu 49. They were exhausted. They could hardly continue the journey
A. They were so exhausted that they could hardly continue the journey. B. They were hardly exhausted but
they could not continue the journey. C. Exhausted as they were, they tried to continue the journey. D. They
could continue the journey as they were hardly exhausted.
Câu 50. Karen didn’t want to go to the cinema with us. She had already seen the movie.
A. Karen didn’t want to go to the cinema with us, so she had already seen it.
B. Karen didn’t want to go to the cinema with us as she had already seen it.
C. As Karen had already seen the movie, Karen didn’t want to go to the cinema.
D. Karen had already seen the movie, then she didn’t want to go the cinema.
Đề 7
Câu 1. A. asked B. danced C. cashed D. studied
Câu 2. A. compile B. facile C. facsimile D. textile
Câu 3. A. social B. common C. verbal D. polite
Câu 4. A. solidarity B. effectively C. documentary D. dedication
Câu 5. The majority of the students _______ home for their holidays for the past few weeks.
A. has gone B. had gone C. goes D. have gone
Câu 6. My sister often reads _______ fashion pages in_______ newspapers to keep up with __________ latest styles.
A. 0/the/the B. the/the/the C. 0/0/the D. the/0/the
Câu 7. Mrs Townsend was left _______________ all the arrangements for the outing by herself.
A. to make B. making C. having made D. to making
Câu 8. “If I ________ and my life depended on the solution, I would spend the first 55 minutes determining the
proper question to ask, for once I know the proper question, I could solve the problem in less than five minutes." _
Albert Einstein
A. have an hour to solve a problem B. had an hour solving a problem
C. had had an hour to solve a problem D. had an hour to solve a problem
Câu 9. I’m sorry but I assure you that I had no intention ____________ offending you.
A. in B. of C. to D. for
Câu 10. As a devoted and respectable woman, she makes a large donation to a _______________ cause every year.
A. worthless B. worthy C. worthwhile D. worth
Câu 11. __________ you have thought about where you are at now and where you want to be, you can work on
getting to know your skills, interests and values.
A. As B. Although C. Unless D. Once
Câu 12. When we went to Egypt he knew ______________ no Arabic, but within six months he had become
extremely fluent.
A. entirely B. barely C. virtually D. scarcely
Câu 13. In ________________, I must acknowledge that we were guilty of errors of judgment.
A. retrospect B. review C. experience D. hindsight
Câu 14. Union leaders feel it is time Cabinet Ministers put their _________________ on the table regarding their
long-term plans.
A. cards B. hands C. feet D. papers
Câu 15. "Anyone who stops learning is old, ________. Anyone who keeps learning stays young." _ Henry Ford
A. either at twenty or eighty B. neither at twenty or eighty
C. neither at twenty nor eighty D. whether at twenty or eighty
Câu 16. He has been given work as a window cleaner even though he has no ____________ for heights.
A. head B. skill C. ability D. balance
Câu 17. The ________________ of his first novel appeared in The Times yesterday.
A. survey B. inspection C. appraisal D. review
Câu 18. One moment you say you love me, the next moment you are dating another girl, __________?
A. don’t you B. aren’t you C. won’t you D. do you
Câu 19. If the rain doesn't let up soon, we shall have to look for a taxi.
A. brighten B. stop C. clear D. darken
Câu 20. Veronica broke the school rules so many times that the headmistress finally had no alternative but to expel
her.
A. force her to leave a school B. make her meet the headmaster
C. punish her severely D. beat her violently
Câu 21. It is an ideal opportunity to make yourself memorable with employers for the right reasons by asking
sensible questions.
A. theoretical B. silly C. practical D. burning
Câu 22. Steve was very happy in his job until he fell out with his boss. After that, it was difficult for them to work
together.
A. made up with B. made for C. made out D. made off
A little while ago, the European Parliament recommended a list of 8 key competencies which they believe all
(23) ____ institutions should provide their students with, to promote lifelong learning. These key competencies
consist of knowledge, skills, and attitudes which are central to the development of (24) ____ children, young people
and eventually adults.
Finland isn't the first country to recognize the value of ‘lifelong learning’ but Finland is the first country to base
their teaching curriculum (25) ____ the eight key competencies. Instead of focusing on classic academic subjects,
like. History or English, Finnish schools will now structure lessons around broader, crosscutting and interdisciplinary
"topics".
Speaking on why Finland decided to make this shift towards lifelong learning. Pasi Sahlberg. Visiting Professor
at the Graduate School of Education Harvard University, said: “educators in Finland think, quite correctly, that
schools should teach what young people need in their lives... (26) ______Finnish youth need more than before are
more integrated knowledge and skills about real world issues”.
As Professor Sahlberg explains the key competencies don't focus on knowledge acquisition and test score
results, (27) ____ on developing skills for longer term learning, with an emphasis on social and emotional
development.
(Source: https://www.mindmeister.com/blog/8-lesson-plans-promote-lifelong-learning/)
Câu 23. A. educate B. educating C. education D. educational
Câu 24. A. good-rounding B. well-rounding C. good-rounded D. well-rounded
Câu 25. A. in B. for C. over D. round
Câu 26. A. that B. it C. what D. which
Câu 27. A. rather B. instead C. but D. than
Câu 28. If students are going to an open day they should be familiarized themselves with a Range of courses in that
institution.
A. are going to B. should be familiarized
C. Range of courses D. that institution
Câu 29. Employers offer pension or a salary for the workers in exchange for the worker's work or labor.
A. pension B. for C. for D. or
Câu 30. Many people suppose that the more popular television programmes become, the more badly they seem.
A. suppose B. the more
C. programmes become D. more badly
In “How many hours does it take to make a friend?” (2018), Jeffrey A. Hall describes the types of encounters
that build a friendship.
His study found that hours of time spent together was linked with closer friendships, as was time spent enjoying
leisure activities together. Specifically, he found that the chance of making a “casual friend,” as opposed to a mere
acquaintance, was greater than 50 percent when people spent approximately 43 hours together within three weeks of
meeting. He further found that casual friends evolve into friends at some point between 57 hours after three weeks,
and 164 hours over three months. Hall's research also demonstrated, however, that when it comes to time spent
developing friendships, quality is more important than quantity. And when it comes to conversation, topics matter.
When it comes to building quality relationships, the duration of conversation is not as important as the content.
Meaningful conversation is the key to bonding with others.
Hall found that when it comes to developing friendships, sharing daily life through catching up and joking
around promotes closeness; small talk does not. Consider the inane topics that often come up when you are trapped
in an elevator with an acquaintance. Discussing the weather or speculating on how many stops you will make before
finally reaching the lobby does not facilitate bonding. Nor does mere proximity. Hall found that obligatory time
spent together, such as in a classroom or workplace, does not promote closeness. Friendships require an efficient use
of time together. Someone who remembers the details of your life and asks questions about your family, your job,
your latest vacation, etc., is much more likely on his or her way to becoming someone you consider a friend, as
opposed to an acquaintance.
(source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/)
A. The priceless gift of time B. The cluttered social life
C. A world of online acquaintances. D. From best friends to acquaintances.
Câu 32. The word “he” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. classmate B. friend C. acquaintance D. Jeffrey
Câu 33. According to paragraph 2, what conclusion can be drawn from the finding of Jeffrey A. Hall?
A. Constant contact exhausting, the pressure to be positive all day long is draining.
B. Even in our fast-paced world, you can create friendships that truly last a lifetime.
C. Both quantity and quality of time spent together contribute to spark true friendships.
D. Individuals are motivated to engage in conversations that form and strengthen relationships.
Câu 34. The word “inane” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. silly B. small C. regular D. normal
Câu 35. According to paragraph 3, what kind of setting can foster real amity?
A. High-fiving with a stranger on the street. B. Travelling with your friend on holiday.
C. Boarding the same lift as your neighbor. D. Discussing with classmate for the class project.
Although television was first regarded by many as “radio with pictures,” public reaction to the arrival of TV was
strikingly different from that afforded the advent of radio. Radio in its early days was perceived as a technological
wonder rather than a medium of cultural significance. The public quickly adjusted to radio broadcasting and either
enjoyed its many programs or turned them off. Television, however, prompted a tendency to criticize and evaluate
rather than a simple on-off response.
One aspect of early television that can never be recaptured is the combined sense of astonishment and glamour
that greeted the medium during its infancy. At the midpoint of the 20th century, the public was properly agog about
being able to see and hear actual events that were happening across town or hundreds of miles away. Relatively few
people had sets in their homes, but popular fascination with TV was so pronounced that crowds would gather on the
sidewalks in front of stores that displayed a working television set or two. The same thing happened in the typical
tavern, where a set behind the bar virtually guaranteed a full house. Sports events that might attract a crowd of
30,000 or 40,000 suddenly, with the addition of TV cameras, had audiences numbering in the millions. By the end of
television’s first decade, it was widely believed to have greater influence on American culture than parents, schools,
churches, and government-institutions that had been until then the dominant influences on popular conduct. All were
superseded by this one cultural juggernaut.
The 1950s was a time of remarkable achievement in television, but this was not the case for the entire medium.
American viewers old enough to remember TV in the ’50s may fondly recall the shows of Sid Caesar, Jackie
Gleason, Milton Berle, and Lucille Ball, but such high-quality programs were the exception; most of television
during its formative years could be aptly described, as it was by one Broadway playwright, as “amateurs playing at
home movies.” The underlying problem was not a shortage of talented writers, producers, and performers; there were
plenty, but they were already busily involved on the Broadway stage and in vaudeville, radio, and motion pictures.
Consequently, television drew chiefly on a talent pool of individuals who had not achieved success in the more
popular media and on the young and inexperienced who were years from reaching their potential. Nevertheless, the
new medium ultimately proved so fascinating a technical novelty that in the early stages of its development the
quality of its content seemed almost not to matter.
Fortunately, the dearth of talent was short-lived. Although it would take at least another decade before areas such
as news and sports coverage approached their potential, more than enough excellence in the categories of comedy
and drama emerged in the 1950s to deserve the attention of discriminating viewers. They are the most fondly
remembered of the Golden Age genres for both emotional and intellectual reasons. Live TV drama was, in essence,
the legitimate theatre’s contribution to the new medium; such shows were regarded as “prestige” events and were
afforded respect accordingly. The comedies of the era are remembered for the same reason that comedy itself
endures: human suffering and the ever-elusive pursuit of happiness render laughter a necessary palliative, and people
therefore have a particular fondness for those who amuse them.
Source: https://www.britannica.com/
Câu 36. Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Television development in comparison with radio
B. Sport events on television
C. High-quality programs enjoyed by American
D. Television in the United States
Câu 37. The phrase “agog about” in paragraph 2 can be best replaced by _____.
A. looking forward to B. interested in C. involved in D. keen on
Câu 38. According to paragraph 2, why would the public gather on the sidewalks in front of stores?
A. They had no work B. They had sense of astonishment
C. Because of their fascination with TV D. They went to the tavern together
Câu 39. Which of the following does the word “aptly” in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. at a slow speed; not quickly
B. in a way that is suitable or appropriate in the circumstances
C. happening in a short time or without delay
D. the whole of; as much as
Câu 40. According to paragraph 3, why is television described as “amateurs playing at home movies”?
A. Writers, producers, and performers don’t have enough money to invest on television.
B. There are no high-quality programs.
C. Because talented writers, producers, and performers are busy with Broadway stage and in vaudeville,
radio, and motion pictures.
D. There are no talented writers, producers, and performers.
Câu 41. The word “dearth” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. lack B. plenty C. absence D. empty
Câu 42. Which of the following is TRUE according to the paragraph?
A. Television in its early days was perceived as a technological wonder rather than a medium of cultural
significance.
B. Few people had TV set at home but they all enjoyed watching programs especially sports on TV.
C. Television could draw chiefly on a talent pool of individuals who had achieved success in the more
popular media.
D. The categories of comedy and drama emerged in the 1950s were not good enough to attract viewers.
Câu 43. The passage can probably extracted from which of the following?
A. History bookB. Textbook C. Daily newspaper D. Encyclopedia
Câu 44. He broke up with her but now he thinks that was a mistake.
A. He feels a pity that he had broken up with her.
B. He wishes not to have broken her up.
C. He regrets having broken up with her.
D. He was mistaken with breaking up with her.
Câu 45. "Let's tell Dad about our problem” said Carol to Tony.
A. Carol ordered Tony to tell Dad about their problem.
B. Carol suggested telling Dad about their problem.
C. Carol forbid Tony to tell Dad about their problem.
D. Carol allowed Tony to tell Dad about their problem.
Câu 46. People believed that Jane failed the test because of her laziness.
A. It is believed that Jane failed the test because of her laziness.
B. Jane was believed to fail the test on account of her laziness.
C. Jane is believed to fail the test owing to her laziness.
D. It was believed that Jane had failed the test due to laziness.
Câu 47. A student is talking with his professor about his missing the midterm test. Complete the exchanges with the
best answer:
- Student: "What can I do to make up for the missing midterm test, professor?"
– Professor: “______________________.”
A. Don't mention it. It's my pleasure to do this. B. Thank you very much for accepting the invitation.
C. You are supposed to write a chapter review. D. I agree to some extent with this statement.
Câu 48. Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read.
- Hana: “The book is really interesting and educational.” - Jenifer: “___________.”
A. Don’t mention it B. That’s nice of you to say so.
C. I’d love it. D. I couldn’t agree more.
questions.
Câu 49. The average lifespan is 79 years. However, the poorest men in this city have a life expectancy of 54 years.
A. If the average lifespan is 79 years, the poorest men in this city have a life expectancy of 54 years. B.
The average life expectancy of 79 years is higher than that of the poorest men in this city. C. The poorest men in this
city have a life expectancy of 54 years, much lower than the average lifespan. D. The average life expectancy is
25 years higher than the poorest men in this city.
Câu 50. Sam has a new job title and she gets a higher salary now. This means, she has been promoted.
A. Sam has a new job title and gets a higher salary now, which means she has been promoted.
B. Sam has been promoted because she has a new job title to get a higher salary now
C. Getting a higher salary after having a new job title had made Sam promoted
D. Having been promoted, Sam has a new job title and gets a higher salary now
Đề 8
Câu 1. A. breath B. paths C. wither D. breakthrough
Câu 2. A. reads B. meets C. stops D. drops
Câu 3. A. comment B. common C. commence D. compass
Câu 4. A. compliment B. argument C. nursery D. requirement
Câu 5. She was sitting on the grass, out of breath. She ____. She shouldn't have run so long.
A. was running B. had run home C. had been running D. ran
Câu 6. If____________, those areas will not be available to future generations any longer.
A. those areas were damaged or destroyed B. are damaged or destroyed
C. damaged or destroyed D. they damage or destroy
Câu 7. His aggressive style contrasts __________ with that of his low-key predecessor.
A. thoroughly B. sharply C. fully D. coolly
Câu 8. The company had to _______ reparation to those who suffered ill health as a result of chemical pollution.
A. take B. do C. make D. pay
Câu 9. Both inventors and engineers look for ways to improve things in areas like health, food, safety, transportation,
aerospace, electronics, _______, and the environment.
A. communication B. communicative C. communicator D. communicating
Câu 10. A good way to show your responsibility and commitment to your family is to do your chores without
complaining or___________.
A. asking B. ask C. being asked D. asking
Câu 11. According to some researchers, the emphasis in education in the next few years would be ______ the
development of student's computer skills.
A. to B. at C. on D. with
Câu 12. I hope you won’t take _________ if I tell you the truth.
A. annoyance B. resentment C. irritation D. offence
Câu 13. Just water these plants twice a week, and ____________the ones in the bedroom.
A. likewise B. otherwise C. nonetheless D. unless
Câu 14. Crops are often completely destroyed by _________ of locusts.
A. bands B. troupes C. swarms D. flocks
Câu 15. They failed to ___________ the necessary precautions to avoid infection.
A. take B. lead C. do D. conduct
Câu 16. The more satisfied employees are, ______________ to the company.
A. the more likely they will remain loyalB. the more loyal they will remain likely
C. the more they will likely remain loyal D. the likely they will remain more loyal
Câu 17. _______lunch in Spain is _____ bit different from what we're used to in _____ America.
A. The/a/0 B. 0/a/0 C. 0/0/0 D. A/a/the
Câu 18. The victims of the disaster finally decided not to choose ____of the two plans of receiving relief supplies
from the government.
A. both B. either C. not D. neither
Câu 19. It was Giovanni Luppis, an officer in the army of the Austrian empire, who first came up with the idea of a
self-propelled anti-ship weapon.
A. suggested B. discovered C. propose D. revealed
Câu 20. If he so much as harms a hair on her head, I won't be responsible for my actions.
A. hurts her B. flirts her C. dates her D. beats her
Câu 21. Today, illegal hunting still threatens many species, especially large mammals such as tigers, rhinoceros,
bears and even primates.
A. allowed by law B. forbidden by law C. introducing a law D. imposing a law
Câu 22. His lawyer thought he had a good chance of being acquitted at the trial, if no further evidence was found.
A. found guilty B. declared innocent C. advised of appealing D. charged of fraud
I was an MBA student in the USA and I lived in the university’s coed dormitory. In my culture, usually, if a
woman talks to a man, it is a sign of romantic interest. (23)_______, in the first few days of school, I found it strange
that so many women were talking to me and I was under the impression that some women on my dormitory floor
were interested in me. To (24) _____ their politeness, I would buy them flowers or offer small gifts, as is done in my
country. However, I was quite surprised to see that these same women now seemed (25) _______ around me. One
was even quite offended and told me to leave her alone. Eventually I talked to the residence adviser on my floor to
see what I was doing wrong, and he explained to me the way men and women usually interact in the USA. I was
quite relieved to hear that (26) _____ was wrong with me, but rather with the way I was interpreting my
conversations with women. Even though I did not find the love of my life while I was in the USA, I still made many
good female friends afterwards (27) _______I still maintain contact.
(Source: https://books.google.com.vn)
Câu 23. A. However B. Therefore C. Moreover D. Otherwise
Câu 24. A. pay B. show C. return D. give
Câu 25. A. uncomfortable B. comfort C. comfortably D. comfortable
Câu 26. A. nothing B. something C. anything D. everything
Câu 27. A. whom B. to whom C. who D. with whom
Câu 28. Everyone can take an important role by always doing their best to help their families flourish.
A. take B. role C. their D. flourish
Câu 29. The liver has many functions, which includes detoxifying of harmful chemicals, breakdown of drugs,
filtering of blood, secretion of bile and production of blood-clotting proteins.
A. The B. which includes C. breakdown D. blood-clotting
Câu 30. Not only men and women do have many differences, but they also have many similarities.
A. Not only B. men and women do C. they D. have
How might volunteering contribute to lower blood pressure? Performing volunteer work could increase physical
activity among people who aren’t otherwise very active, says lead study author Rodlescia Sneed, a doctoral
candidate in social and health psychology at Carnegie Mellon University. It may also reduce stress. “Many people
find volunteer work to be helpful with respect to stress reduction, and we know that stress is very strongly linked to
health outcomes,” she says.
As with any activity thought to improve health, researchers are trying to identify the specific characteristics of
volunteering that provide the greatest benefit. For example, how much time would you need to put into volunteer
work to lower your blood pressure or live longer? In the Carnegie Mellon study, 200 hours of volunteering per year
correlated to lower blood pressure. Other studies have found a health benefit from as little as 100 hours of
volunteering a year. Which types of volunteer activities improve health the most? No one really knows. Sneed
speculates that mentally stimulating activities, like tutoring or reading, might be helpful for maintaining memory and
thinking skills, while “activities that promote physical activity would be helpful with respect to cardiovascular
health, but no studies have really explored this.”
One key for deriving health benefits from volunteering is to do it for the right reasons. A 2012 study in the journal
Health Psychology found that participants who volunteered with some regularity lived longer, but only if their
intentions were truly altruistic. In other words, they had to be volunteering to help others—not to make themselves
feel better.
The Greek philosopher Aristotle once surmised that the essence of life is “To serve others and do good.” If recent
research is any indication, serving others might also be the essence of good health.
(Source: https://www.health.harvard.edu/)
A. Global volunteer experience. B. Volunteer opportunities for teenagers.
C. The benefits of volunteering. D. Voluntary work with children
Câu 32. The word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. Physical activity B. Blood pressure C. Doctoral candidate D. Volunteer work
Câu 33. According to paragraph 2, what information about volunteer has NOT been supported by researches?
A. 100 hours of voluntary activities are enough for a certain health benefit, but a low blood pressure level
requires double that amount.
B. Only 100 hours of volunteering per annum are needed to reap a health benefit.
C. 200 hours of voluntary activities should be spent annually to influence the level of blood pressure.
D. Mentally demanding works enhance intellectual capacity while physical ones benefit the heart and blood
flow.
Câu 34. The word “altruistic” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. egoistic B. philanthropicC. liberal D. magnanimous
Câu 35. According to paragraph 4, what is the lesson from one of the greatest intellectual figures in history?
A. Opportunities to serve others result in a stronger sense of purpose and meaning in life.
B. Without the freedom of forgiveness, you’ll end up serving for the wrong reasons.
C. We should take advantage of the generous help of others without giving in return.
D. Only a small minority of people use their lives to serve others.
The reason women appear to be at greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease than men might be due to a
number of genetic, anatomical and even social influences, researchers have suggested.
Recent figures show about 65% of those with living with dementia in the UK are women, with a similar statistic
seen in the US for Alzheimer’s disease, while dementia is the leading cause of death for women in England.
Alzheimer’s disease is only one of the types of dementia, but the most common form. While one explanation is that
dementia risk increases with age, and women have longer life expectancies than men, new research suggests there
might be more to the matter, including that protein tangles found within neurons and linked to Alzheimer’s disease
might spread differently in women’s brains than men’s.
The study, presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Los Angeles by researchers
from Vanderbilt University and which has not yet been peer-reviewed, used scans from a method called positron
emission tomography. That allowed them to look at the way clumps of a protein called tau were spread in the brains
of 123 men and 178 women without cognitive problems, as well as 101 men and 60 women with mild cognitive
problems – although not yet diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Cognitively normal older people often have small
amounts of tau in certain areas of their brain.
From the data the team could build maps showing which areas of the brain show similar signals relating to tau in
the scans, suggesting they are somehow connected. “Based on that we kind of try to reconstruct the pattern of
spread,” Dr Sepideh Shokouhi, who is presenting the research, told the Guardian. “It is kind of like reconstructing a
crime scene.” The team says the results suggest these maps look different in women and men, suggesting tau might
be able to spread more rapidly across the female brain.
Other research presented at the conference – and also not yet peer reviewed – added weight to the idea that there
might be differences between men and women that affect dementia risk. Research by scientists at the University of
Miami has revealed a handful of genes and genetic variants appear to be linked to Alzheimer’s disease in just one
biological sex or the other. While the actual importance of these factors has yet to be unpicked, and the study only
looked at white participants, the team says it underscores that there could be a genetic reason for differences in the
risk of dementia in men and women, and the way it develops.
(Adapted from https://www.theguardian.com)
Câu 36. Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?
A. The differences between male and female brain and the condition for Alzheimer’s.
B. Research shines light on why women are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s.
C. The method for treating Alzheimer’s in women
D. Alzheimer’s – the leading cause of death for women.
Câu 37. The following are the reasons for Alzheimer’s disease, EXCEPT ____________.
A. gene B. anatomy C. age D. job
Câu 38. The word “tangles” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. muddles B. orders C. arrangements D. positions
Câu 39. As mentioned in paragraph 3, positron emission tomography is a method to __________.
A. distinguish between the amount of tau in normal people and that in those with cognitive problems.
B. diagnose who are easier to get Alzheimer’s disease.
C. observe the increase of a protein called tau in the brains of subjects.
D. review whether people with cognitive problems have a protein called tau or not.
Câu 40. What does the word “their” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. 123 men’s and 178 women’s without cognitive problems
B. 101 men’s and 60 women’s with mild cognitive problems
C. cognitively normal older people’s
D. people’s with Alzheimer’s disease
Câu 41. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. The data from the maps may help researchers find out the treatment for dementia.
B. The men’s life expectancies are longer than women’s, so they are less suffered from Alzheimer’s.
C. All the research at the conference has been peer-reviewed before presented.
D. Female brains are likely more convenient for tau to develop than male ones.
Câu 42. The word “revealed” in the last paragraph could be best replaced by __________.
A. discovered B. created C. experimented D. treated
Câu 43. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that ____________.
A. researchers are sure that the differences between genders will affect Alzheimer’s risk.
B. the influence of a handful of genes and genetic variants on Alzheimer’s has not been scientifically
illuminated.
C. the research has studied all groups of participants for the risk of dementia.
D. the results of all research on Alzheimer’s are different from each other.
Câu 44. “What happens to what we throw away?", Mary wonders.
A. Mary wonders what happens to what we throw away.
B. Mary wondered what happened to what we threw away.
C. Mary wondered what has happened to what we threw away.
D. Mary wonders what happened to what we threw away.
Câu 45. Dr. Mercer decided not to accept the research grant at Harvard because he is going to take six months off to
spend more time with his family.
A. Dr. Mercer would have accepted the research grant at Harvard if he were not going to take six months off
to spend more time with his family.
B. Dr. Mercer would accept the research grant at Harvard if he were not going to take six months off to
C. Dr. Mercer would have accepted the research grant at Harvard if he had not been going to take six months
off to spend more time with his family.
D. Dr. Mercer would accept the research grant at Harvard if he had not been going to take six months off to
Câu 46. Textbooks can't provide students with the latest information as a mobile device can.
A. Textbooks do not provide students with information later than can a mobile device.
B. The information provided by textbooks is not later than that provided by a mobile device.
C. Textbooks can't provide students with as new information as a mobile device can.
D. The information provided by textbooks is newer than that provided by a mobile device.
Câu 47. - "I am sorry. I've spoilt the cake." – “____’
A. OK. Go ahead B. Yes, definitely C. That's alright. Don't worry. D. I'd rather not do it
Câu 48. - A: "I need to stop eating such unhealthy foods."
- B: “___________________.”
A. That sounds delicious and nutritious.
B. I know what you mean. I've started eating better myself.
C. I mainly eat baked chicken, because there's not a lot of fat.
D. Are you sure that's how you want me to make it?
questions.
Câu 49. Technology allows for remote working. This expands women's options.
A. Technology allows for remote working, which expands women's options.
B. That technology allows for remote working will expand women's options.
C. Because technology allows for remote working, it expands women's options.
D. Allowing for remote working, technology expands women's options.
Câu 50. She teaches children with special needs. Many of them have severe learning difficulties.
A. She teaches children with special needs and whoever have severe learning difficulties.
B. She teaches children with special needs and severe learning difficulties.
C. She teaches children of severe learning difficulties and with special needs.
D. She teaches children with special needs, many of whom have severe learning difficulties.
Đề 9
Câu 1. A. promote B. voluntarily C. solidarity D. bronchitis
Câu 2. A. obliged B. graduated C. attended D. wretched
Câu 3. A. advice B. apply C. career D. lifelong
Câu 4. A. demonstrate B. paperwork C. probation D. dealership
Câu 5. By the time Ryan finally graduated from high school, he _____five different schools because his parents
moved frequently.
A. attended B. was attending C. had attended D. has been attending
Câu 6. If computers become as smart as humans, ____________?
A. would they do our jobs better than we can
B. will they do our jobs better than we can
C. would they do our jobs better than we could
D. will they do our jobs better than we could
Câu 7. Most people are interested in ___ about famous celebrities, which is why tabloid magazines still exist.
A. juicy chatter B. juicy gossip C. gossip freely D. juicy talk
Câu 8. There’s no need for you to try to _____ an argument with him. You need to calm down or your relationship
will get worse.
A. win B. beat C. defeat D. gain
Câu 9. Lifelong learning involves the use of both formal and informal learning opportunities throughout people's
lives in order to foster the ____ development.
A. continuing B. continuous C. continual D. continued
Câu 10. She couldn't resist _______ at him in those clothes
A. to laugh B. laugh C. laughing D. laughed
Câu 11. He harbors a deep resentment ___________ his parents for his miserable childhood.
A. on B. from C. for D. against
Câu 12. We are raising funds for people with visual ____ in the city.
A. breakages B. failures C. impairments D. damages
Câu 13. The new supermarket is so much cheaper than the one in John Street. _____, they do free home deliveries.
A. Moreover B. Consequently C. Nevertheless D. Instead
Câu 14. On being told about her sack, ________.
A. her boss felt sorry for Mary B. Mary was shocked
C. Mary's face turned pale D. her boss changed his attitude
Câu 15. He did his work ____________ because he did not like the culture of this company.
A. reluctantly B. willingly C. inefficiently D. successfully
Câu 16. It is impossible for him to be financially independent at such an early age, ____?
A. isn't it B. is it C. doesn't he D. does he
Câu 17. The government is trying its best to narrow the gap between ____ rich and ____ poor
A. the / a B. a / the C. the / the D. a / a
Câu 18. The government has given the _____ light to our tree – planting project, so we can go ahead and start
organizing things.
A. blue B. green C. red D. white
Câu 19. The amount spent on defense is in sharp contrast to that spent on housing and health.
A. blareB. flask C. stark D. spark
Câu 20. To keep up with new developments and technology, modern people need to implement lifelong learning all
the time.
A. come up with B. get on with C. face up with D. catch up with
following questions
Câu 21. The rapid development of artificial intelligence can replace many people in their jobs and make many people
unemployed.
A. have a job working for a company or another person
B. not have a job that provides money
C. have enough skills and abilities for someone to employ you
D. have enough skills and abilities
Câu 22. My teacher required us to present our report of the survey's result in black and white in order for her to see
our points easily.
A. clearly B. ambiguously C. thoroughly D. obviously
The next time you are watching a film and you see one of the characters jumping out of a plane, falling off a
horse, or being blown through a window - spare a (23) ______ for the stunt artist. Lots of people think that stunt
artists are just "extras" who play small, unimportant parts in films and television. Nothing could be further from the
truth.
A stunt artist must combine the skills of an actor with the physical abilities of a first- (24) _____________ athlete.
He or she must be extremely fit, and highly trained in a number of activities like scuba-diving, horse riding, martial
arts or parachuting.
It is not easy to get started in a career as a stunt performer. Film and television producers look for experience and
proven ability, as it is unlikely that they will take on a complete newcomer. However, because of the (25)
____________ of their profession, stunt artists tend to retire early. This means that new performers must be
employed, or there will be no one to take (26) ______________ when the present generation quits.
Even when a stunt artist becomes well-known, the work is not regular. It may sometimes be necessary to travel to
the other side of the world for a job which involves long hours and great physical danger. It is not a glamorous
occupation either. Unlike the famous actors for (27) ____________ they sometimes risk their lives, few stunt artists
are recognized in the street by adoring fans.
(Source: https://matthewtoffolo.com/category/cinematography/page/2/)
Câu 23. A. coin B. sympathy C. minute D. thought
Câu 24. A. gold B. class C. national D. level
Câu 25. A. feature B. nature C. aspect D. type
Câu 26. A. over B. in C. up D. out
Câu 27. A. who B. whom C. them D. which
Câu 28. The field of Artificial Intelligence research was found at a workshop held on the campus of Dartmouth
College during the summer of 1956.
A. field B. was found C. held on D. the
Câu 29. A recent report in Neurology noted that while cognitive activity can't change the biology of Alzheimer's,
learning activities can help delay symptoms, preserve people's quality of life.
A. noted B. activity C. activities D. preserve
Câu 30. Many nations protect endangered species by forbidding hunting, to restrict land development and creating
preserves.
A. protect B. by forbidding C. to restrict D. and creating
The generation gap that was so in evidence during the 60s has resurfaced, but it is not the disruptive force that it
was during the Vietnam era, a 2009 study suggests. The Pew Research Center study found that 79% of Americans
see major differences between younger and older adults in the way they look at the world. In 1969, a Gallup Poll
found that a smaller percentage, 74%, perceived major differences.
Today, however, although more Americans see generational differences, most do not see them as divisive. That is
partly because of the areas of difference. The top areas of disagreement between young and old, according to the Pew
Research Study, are the use of technology and taste in music. Grandparents are likely to have observed these
differences in their grandchildren who are tweens, teens, and young adults.
If large differences between the generations exist, why don't they spawn conflict? The answer is twofold.
First, the two largest areas of difference—technology and music—are less emotionally charged than political
issues. The older generation is likely to be proud of the younger generation's prowess in technology rather than to
view it as a problem. As for the musical differences, each generation wants its own style of music, and the older
generation generally can relate to that desire.
Second, in the other areas of difference, the younger generation tends to regard the older generation as superior to
their own generation—clearly a difference from the 1960s with its rallying cry of "Don't trust anyone over thirty."
According to the Pew study, all generations regard older Americans as superior in moral values, work ethic and
respect for others.
(Adapted from www.verywellfamily.com)
A. Generation gap doesn’t cause a big problem in American families.
B. Different points of view are the main problem between generations in America.
C. The generation gap in the past was different from that in modern time.
D. The areas of differences in generation gap have changed over the years.
Câu 32. The word “divisive” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _________.
A. agreeing B. positive C. serious D. discordant
Câu 33. What are the two reasons why large differences between generations don’t cause disagreement?
A. The generosity of the elder generation and the attitude of the younger generation.
B. The different styles of music and the knowledge of the elder generation.
C. The major aspects of differences between generations and the respect to the elder generation.
D. The pride of the elder generation and the obedience of the younger one
Câu 34. The word “their” in the last paragraph refers to __________.
A. the older generation’s B. the younger generation’s
C. supervisor’s D. over-thirty people’s
Câu 35. According to the passage, which is NOT true?
A. The majority of Americans agree generations’ viewpoint to be the major differences.
B. Technology is one of the two biggest areas creating the gap between the old and the young.
C. Grandparents feel uncomfortable with their grandchildren because of their better technology skills.
D. The elderly in America are admired in moral values, work ethic and respect for others.
Sixty percent of working Americans today say they’ve left a job, or considered leaving a job, because they didn’t
like their direct supervisor, according to a survey from human resource consulting firm Randstad US. Though
leaving a job may seem like the best solution for retiring a bad boss, that doesn’t mean that it’s always the best plan
for your career. In fact, if you’re in a situation where you love your job and the opportunities it presents, then leaving
your role because of a difficult boss may not be the best idea. Pollak and Monster.com career expert Vicki Salemi
broke down three ways you can deal with a bad boss without quitting a job you love.
Pollak says that in many cases, a difficult relationship with your boss is often due to differing personalities and
habits. One way to mend this relationship, she says, is to closely study your boss’s behavior so that you can meet
their expectations. “Become the world’s leading expert on your boss or your manager,” says Pollak, who is also the
author of the book “The Remix: How to Lead and Succeed in the Multigenerational Workforce.” “How does this
person like to communicate? If she hates long emails, stop sending long emails. If she doesn’t like it when you drop
by her office but reacts better when you schedule an appointment, then learn to always schedule appointments
instead of dropping in. If she is not a morning person, don’t ask for things in the morning. If this person is really
detail-oriented, then triple check your documents before handing them in.” Salemi agrees. She says that if you have a
boss who’s critical or a micromanager, often the best way to deal with them is to be proactive in meeting their needs.
“It’s kind of like you’re managing them without making it seem like you’re managing them,” she says.
When dealing with a difficult boss, Pollak says one of the best ways to figure out how to successfully work under
their leadership is to talk to other people who you know have been in a similar situation. “Other people can be a
resource, whether it’s a mentor, someone at a different company, a coach or people who have worked for this person
in the past,” she says. “Treat it as a positive and say, ‘I really want to be successful working with X. What
recommendations do you have?’” However, she emphasizes, you should never talk about the situation in a negative
way, or say you don’t like working for your boss. Instead, discuss about the situation in a way that shows your
willingness to adapt to make the relationship work.
If talking to other colleagues isn’t helpful, then Pollak says one of your last options should be to talk directly to
your boss. Consider your approach carefully. Instead of saying, “We’re not getting along. What should we do?”, say
something to the effect of, “I’d really like to make sure that I’m serving your needs. I’d like to make sure that I’m
communicating in a way that’s effective for you and I want to make sure that I’m being as productive as possible. Is
there anything I can do differently?” This way, she says, you’re approaching the situation by asking how you can
help, instead of emphasizing a problem.
(Adapted from https://www.cnbc.com/)
Câu 36. Which best serves as the main idea of the passage?
A. How to get on well with your strict boss. B. Is it good idea to quit the job you love?
C. How to make the best plan for your career. D. Three ways to become a boss of the job you love.
Câu 37. What is the first advice mentioned in the passage?
A. Try to imitate your boss’s personalities and habits.
B. Try to do everything better than what your boss expects.
C. Try to understand your boss’s manners as carefully as possible.
D. Try not to talk about the differences between your boss and you.
Câu 38. The phrase “dropping in” in the second paragraph mostly means __________.
A. paying a formal visit to a place B. paying an informal visit to a person
C. having an arrangement before D. leaving before saying goodbye
Câu 39. What does the phrase “this person” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. a mentor B. someone at different company
C. a coach D. your boss
Câu 40. What should you have to pay attention to if you want to ask for others’ advice about your boss?
A. your feeling B. your attitude C. your situation D. your relationship
Câu 41. The word “productive” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to _____________.
A. useful B. destructive C. harsh D. critical
Câu 42. Which statement is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Always check your documents carefully before giving them to a detailed-oriented boss.
B. Don’t talk about your situation negatively.
C. Never show your enthusiasm for work when talking to your boss.
D. Don’t mention the problem between you and your boss.
A. Not every boss appreciates your willingness to adapt their behavior.
B. Finding help whenever suffering a bad boss is the best solution.
C. A proactive person will not face with a strict boss.
D. Your positive attitude will help you know how to deal with your difficult boss.
Câu 44. “My father doesn’t work in the factory any more” Bella told us.
A. Bella said that her father no longer worked in the factory.
B. Bella wished that her father didn’t work in the factory any more.
C. Bella hoped that her father was used to working in the factory
D. Bella denied that her father used to work in the factory.
Câu 45. He visited London three years ago.
A. He hasn’t visited London for three years. B. He was in London for three years.
C. He didn’t visit London three years ago. D. He has been in London for three years.
Câu 46. If someone understands this theory, they are cleverer than I am.
A. There is someone who is cleverer than I am as he understands this theory
B. Some people who understand this theory are cleverer than I am
C. No one who is cleverer than I am understands this theory.
D. Anyone who understands this theory is cleverer than I am.
Câu 47. Two friends meet on the first day at school. Complete the conversation.
- A: "Hey John. I didn't know you were coming to this school." - B: “____. It's good to see you."
A. Oh, nice to meet you B. Yeah, what a coincidence
C. That's life D. Every now and then
Câu 48. Joanna is inviting Sally to go out with her.
- Joanna: "Well, would you like to come out for dinner? Let's go somewhere this evening."
- Sally: “____”
A. Really? I'd love to. B. How do you feel about it?
C. Shall we go out tonight? D. I love going out.
questions.
Câu 49. Ann can't use her office this week. The painters are working there.
A. Ann is not working at her office because the painters are working there.
B. Ann can't use her office this week because her office is being painted.
C. The painters who are working at Ann's office ask her out during the week.
D. The painters are using Ann's office this week as they are working there.
Câu 50. So many animals are now in danger of extinction. Then, a list of them is kept in a Red Book.
A. To keep many animals from danger of extinction, a list has been made in a Red Book.
B. So many animals are now in danger of extinction that a list of them is kept in a Red Book
C. So many animals are now in danger of extinction that a list of them is kept in a Red Book.
D. So many animals are now in danger of extinction as to keep a list of them in a Red Book
Đề 10
Câu 1. A. bachelor B. chapter C. chemistry D. teacher
Câu 2. A. bushes B. wishes C. researches D. headaches
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in
each of the following questions.
Câu 3. A. upset B. preserve C. rhino D. expand
Câu 4. A. benefit B. pesticide C. cinema D. aquatic
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Câu 5. Hoang ______ his email four times a week in order not to miss anything important.
A. checks B. will check C. is checking D. check
Câu 6. We're best friends as we have a ______ interest in music.
A. passion B. passionately C. passionless D. passionate
Câu 7. However, some scientists argue that the historical evidence shows that over time the Earth heats ______ and
cools ______ naturally.
A. up - away B. away – downC. up - down D. down - up
Câu 8. Everyone can help the needy by making a/ an ______ to a charity organization.
A. volunteer B. donation C. effort D. fund
Câu 9. They ______ your money if you haven't kept your receipt.
A. won't refund B. didn’t refund C. no refund D. not refund
Câu 10. The second-hand car Patrick bought was almost new ______ it was made in the 1995s.
A. or B. because C. although D. however
Câu 11. People demand higher wages because prices are ______ all the time.
A. rising B. progressing C. growing D. exceeding
Câu 12. What measures have been ______ to control traffic jam at rush hours?
A. imagined B. taken C. done D. carried
Câu 13. He left on ______ 10 o'clock train yesterday to see his father who was taken to ______ hospital last week
when he broke his right leg.
A. the-the B. the-a C. a-a D. the-0
Câu 14. Ann was very surprised to find the door unlocked. She remembered ______ it before leaving.
A. to lock B. having locked C. to have locked D. she locks
Câu 15. I had a ______ chat with my manager and gave him an update on the project.
A. brief B. short C. quick D. lull
Câu 16. It’s normal for small businesses to operate at a ______ for the first couple of years before they start to break
even.
A. loss B. failure C. luck D. loose
Câu 17. Mary expected ______ to her dreamy university, but she wasn't.
A. to admit B. admitting C. to be admitted D. being admitted
Câu 18. These thought-provoking poems ______ questions about what it means to love unconditionally.
A. drawB. raise C. make D. give
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word (5) in each of the
Câu 19. Both CARE and Oxfam organizations have programmes to help people in underdeveloped countries better
their lives.
A. make B. risk C. improve D. start
Câu 20. Some tourist areas have suffered from some environmental damage.
A. covered B. finished C. taken D. undergone
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the
Câu 21. From my point of View, parental divorce can cause lasting negative consequences for children.
A. beginning of a marriage B. the situation of not marrying
C. single person D. ending of a marriage
Câu 22. Cutting down on energy use is the best way to help reduce global warming.
A. Shrinking B. Declining C. Decreasing D. Increasing
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Câu 23. - Mai: "How fashionable a pair of trainers you have!”
- Nam: "_________________."
A. Do you want to know where I bought them?
B. Thanks for your compliment.
C. I know it's fashionable.
D. Yes, of course.
Câu 24. - A: "What a beautiful wedding dress you are wearing today, Daisy!"
- B: “____________________.”
A. I'm sorry to hear that. B. Thanks, it's nice of you to say so.
C. Don't mention it. D. Thanks for your gift!
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each
the numbered blanks.
At present, single-parent families ought to be of great focus, be recognized and supported as they are a growing
family form and should not be an afterthought in family, economic and labor market policies. Single parent families
should be (25) _______ considered and addressed in all family policy discussions and decisions. (26)________,
home-care cash allowances, which are paid to a parent who abstains from employment to take care for her child at
home, can have significant consequences encouraging lower levels of female employment among single-parent
families, (27)________ in turn results in higher childhood poverty. In this regard, work-life balance policies and
workplace practices also need to (28)________ a single-parent perspective, for example, the impact of non-standard
work hours when childcare is not available.
The provision of educational and skill-building opportunities and affordable quality day care become even more
urgent in families with single parents. Such families should have a higher priority and subsidized access to childcare
facilities. Governmental agencies should be established (29)________ child support payment from non-resident
parents in case of conflicts, disagreements or delayed payments, e.g., after a divorce or separation.
(Adapted from http://www.socialtrendsinstitute.org/)
Câu 25. A. implicitly B. clearly C. indirectly D. completely
Câu 26. A. For instance B. However C. Moreover D. Therefore
Câu 27. A. who B. whose C. which D. that
Câu 28. A. take responsible for B. take in hand
C. take no notice of D. take account of
Câu 29. A. to facilitate B. facilitating C. facilitated D. facilitate
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question.
The world’s oldest post office, which has been operating in Sanquhar, Scotland, for more than 300 years, faces an
uncertain future. Current owner and stamp collector, Manzoor Alam, and his wife, Nazra, have been forced to put the
business and its accompanying cottage on the market due to ill health.
The Alams are “heartbroken” to leave the post office, and are concerned that if a buyer cannot be found its rich
history could be lost. “It was my husband who was always the one most interested in stamps and the postal service
but over the last few years of working here it has grown on me too,” said Mrs Alam. The couple are the post office’s
16th postmasters, and if they become the last, the title will fall to a Stockholm branch, which opened in 1720.
Dumfries and Galloway councillor, Andrew Wood, said lots of rural areas were struggling to keep their post offices
open. He said it would be a “sad day” if the business folded. “I was wondering if the community could arrange a
buyout but it shouldn’t come down to that,” he said. “We’re a wealthy country and should be able to have them in
good-sized towns.”
The property is on the market for £275,000, and includes a three-bed cottage with two bathrooms, a large living
room, and garden with outbuildings. Agent Humberstones suggests the outbuilding could be a holiday let, tea room
or postal museum, as Mr Alam had planned. “My ambition is to promote the rich heritage of the past by establishing
a postal museum — the only one in Scotland — and combining it with a modern business, securing this wonderful
post office for future generations,’” he had said when he took on the business.
(Source: https://www.countrylife.co.uk/)
A. The world’s oldest post office facing prospect of closure.
B. The longest-standing post office closed due to weather.
C. The world’s oldest post office re-opening this month.
D. The longest-standing post office got revamping.
Câu 31. The word “accompanying” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. attending B. coinciding C. supported D. associated
Câu 32. According to paragraph 2, what is NOT mentioned about the owners of Sanquhar post office?
A. They are the 15th successor of the structure.
B. They are married as husband and wife.
C. They are the last postmasters of the place.
D. Mrs Alam slowly displayed her love for the post office.
Câu 33. The word “them” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
A. rural areas B. post offices C. outbuildings D. postmasters
Câu 34. According to paragraph 4, what is NOT included in the premises?
A. A yard. B. A museum. C. A common rooms. D. Two washrooms.
Many people see large urban cities as a wonder of human imagination and creativity. They represent how far the
human population has come in terms of community development. Many positive things come from urbanization, but
there are also negatives. This article will discuss and present data on the implications of urbanization on the physical
health of humans living in these large urban areas.
As it would be expected, developing countries tend to see more negative physical health effects than modern
countries in regard to urbanization. One example of a developing country experiencing these problems is China.
China is a country that in the past 30–40 years went from being an agrarian based society to a significant
industrialized country. This industrialization has in effect caused the need for more centralized cities, centralized
meaning having lots of jobs and living spaces within a close proximity. This is what is known as urbanization. In
most recent decades, since China’s change to being more of an industrial based economy, the country has
experienced record high numbers of people migrating within its borders. In effect, the number of cities with over
500,000 people has more than doubled. These migrations are typically of people from rural areas of China moving to
the new urban areas. Due to this large influx in the urban population, there are many possibilities for health
challenges among these people.
One very common and fairly obvious negative aspect of highly congested urban areas is air pollution. Air pollution is
defined as any harmful substance being suspended in the air. This could include particulate matter, most commonly
attributed to industrial plants and refineries waste, or chemicals like CO2 or Methane (which are also products of
plants and refineries as well as cars and other modes of transportation). Due to a vast number of people in these
urbanized cities, the air pollution is known to be very extreme. These conditions can lead to many different health
problems such as: Asthma, cardiovascular problems or disease, and different types of cancer (most commonly lung
cancer). When exposed to these conditions for a prolonged period of time, one can experience even more detrimental
health effects like: the acceleration of aging, loss of lung capacity and health, being more susceptible to respiratory
diseases, and a shortened life span.
Another way that urbanization affects the populations’ health is people’s change in diet. For instance, urban cities
tend to have lots of accessible, quick, and easy to get food. This food is also more than likely not as high quality as
well as contains a large amount of sodium and sugar. Because this food is so accessible, people tend to eat it more.
This increase in consumption of low quality food can then lead to diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, obesity, or
many other health conditions.
(Adapted from https://medium.com)
Câu 35. Which of the following could be served as the best title for the passage?
A. Urbanization – Pros and cons
B. Urbanization – How people’s health is impacted?
C. Urban cities – The new opportunity for community development
D. Developing countries – The fastest urbanization
Câu 36. What does the phrase “these problems” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. industrialized countries B. lots of jobs and living spaces
C. immigrants D. negative physical health effects
Câu 37. According to paragraph 2, which of the following is TRUE about China?
A. This is a developed country in the past 30-40 years.
B. The population of cities now more than doubles that in the past.
C. Most of the new urban areas’ populations are the emigrants from remote places.
D. Because of urbanization, more immigrants find their ways to this country.
Câu 38. The word “congested” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. overcrowded B. sparse C. contaminated D. fresh
Câu 39. The word “detrimental” in paragraph 3 mostly means ___________.
A. beneficial B. positive C. harmful D. dangerous
Câu 40. The following are the air pollution sources mentioned in paragraph 3, EXCEPT ___________.
A. industrial factories B. refineries waste C. chemicals D. sewage
Câu 41. Why are urban populations easy to get diseases from food, according to the last paragraph?
A. Because of the low quality and the high proportion of sodium and sugar in this food.
B. Because the way people get this food is rather accessible, quick and easy.
C. Because this food is so delicious that people have a tendency to eat more than normal.
D. Because of the change in people’s diet.
A. Living in urban areas for a long time will make the life expectancy of inhabitants shorten.
B. One of the negative health effects comes from the overpopulation in industrialized countries.
C. People in developed countries suffer less harmful health effects from urbanization than those in
developing nations.
D. The bad health effects from urbanization are not greater than the benefits it brings to people in urban
cities.
Câu 43. I wish to publicly record my gratitude to those whose support and assistance were made this possible.
A. wish B. publicly record C. to those D. were made
Câu 44. Viet Nam was the first lndochinese country joining ASEAN, and its move helped end confrontation between
the lndochinese party and ASEAN.
A. was B. joining C. confrontation D. its move
Câu 45. Anyone who gambles on the stock exchange has to be prepared to loose money.
A. Anyone who B. on C. has to be D. to loose money
Câu 46. “We saw a strange man in the garden,” they told their son.
A. They told their son that we had seen a strange man in the garden.
B. They told their son that they had seen a strange man in the garden.
C. They told their son that we saw a strange man in the garden.
D. They told their son that they saw a strange man in the garden.
Câu 47. Nobody in my class is as outgoing as I am.
A. I am as outgoing as nobody in my class. B. I am the more outgoing than nobody in my class.
C. I am the most outgoing person in my class. D. I am not as outgoing as people in my class.
Câu 48. It is pointless to ask me about it because I know nothing.
A. It's no use asking me about it because I know nothing.
B. It's no use to ask me about it because I know nothing.
C. It's not use asking me about it because I know nothing.
D. It's not use to ask me about it because I know nothing.
questions.
Câu 49. It’s cold outside and my leg hurts. I haven’t been out for weeks.
A. I haven't been out for weeks, which makes the weather cold and my leg bad.
B. The weather is cold and my leg is bad as a result of my stay indoors for weeks.
C. Due to the cold weather and my bad leg, I haven't been out for weeks.
D. What makes the weather cold and my leg bad is my stay indoors for weeks.
Câu 50. His Wife phoned him early in the morning. She didn’t want him to forget to bring along the document.
A. His wife phoned him early in the morning lest he would forget to bring along the document.
B. His wife phoned him early in the morning so that she wanted him to bring along the document.
C. His wife phoned him early in the morning when she didn't want him to bring along the document.
D. His wife phoned him early in the morning though she didn't want him to forget to bring along the
document.
Đề 11
Câu 1. A. culture B. student C. institution D. university
Câu 2. A. kites B. hopes C. balls D. kicks
Mark the letter A, B, G or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in
Câu 3. A. shadow B. lifelong C. worship D. unique
Câu 4. A. decorate B. disabled C. privacy D. integrate
Mark the letter A B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Câu 5. They had a global ______ hit with their album concept about “The dark side of the Moon”.
A. top B. song C. smash D. popular
Câu 6. When you get involved in a volunteer project, you are able to ______ your knowledge into practice.
A. take B. put C. bring D. push
Câu 7. In the past, the ______ and engagement ceremonies took place one or two years before the wedding.
A. propose B. proposing C. proposal D. proposed
Câu 8. ______ Japanese manage not to ask direct questions in order not to embarrass _____ person who they are
speaking with.
A. A - the B. A - a C. The - the D. The a
Câu 9. ______ a hotel, we looked for somewhere to have dinner.
A. Finding B. After finding C. Having found D. We found
Câu 10. Nowadays, people ______ social networks with more and more caution.
A. uses B. are using C. used D. use
Câu 11. It is predicted that over the next few decades many species will die ______ as once fertile areas turn to
desert.
A. off B. out C. up D. down
Câu 12. The lottery winner was willing to spend a considerable sum of money to ______ to charity to help those in
need.
A. give away B. give in C. give back D. give up
Câu 13. Unless you ______ well-trained, you ______ to the company.
A. aren't / will never be admitted B. aren't / will never admit
C. are / will never be admitted D. are / will never admit
Câu 14. We ______ today and I got into trouble because l hadn't done it.
A. were checked our homework B. had our homework checked
C. have our homework checking D. had checked our homework
Câu 15. ______ his poor English, he managed to communicate his problem very clearly.
A. Because B. Even though C. Because of D. In spite of
Câu 16. Tom looks so frightened and upset. He ______ something terrible.
A. must experience B. can have experienced
C. should have experienced D. must have experienced
Câu 17. When preparing a CV, university ______ can consider attaching a separate report about official work
experience during the course.
A. graduates B. leavers C. candidates D. applicants
Câu 18. The company's advertising campaign was a ______ failure - it didn't attract a single new customer.
A. miraculous B. spectacular C. wonderful D. unprecedented
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word (s) in each of the
Câu 19. In spite of poverty, we manage to raise our children properly.
A. give up B. go up C. make up D. bring up
Câu 20. I am now reconciled with two of my estranged siblings - not just my older brother, but my sister, whom I
hadn't spoken to for 17 years.
A. contactable B. harmonized C. opposed D. truthful
Câu 21. They fear that with the enactment event taken off, the festival may fade away in obscurity
A. darkness B. dimness C. fuzziness D. sharpness
Câu 22. His performance stood head and shoulders above the rest.
A. was better than B. was worse than C. became higher than D. became cheaper than
Câu 23. Hung: “How was the game show last night?”
Phuong: “____________.”
A. It showed at 8 o'clock. B. Just talking about it.
C. I think it wasn't a good game. D. Great. I gained more knowledge about biology.
Câu 24. Hanh: “It's very generous of you to offer to pay!”
Quan: “_______________.”
A. I'm glad you like it. B. Thanks a million.
C. That was the least I could do. D. You can say that again.
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage.
Some doctors think that you should drink a glass of water each morning. You should drink this water first thing
before doing anything else. The (25) ______ of the water should be similar to body temperature; (26) ______ too hot
nor too cold. Why should you drink this water? Water helps your body in many ways. It helps clean out your
kidneys. It prepares your stomach for (27) ______, Water can also help your intestines work better. After drinking
water, the intestines can more easily take out nutrients from our food. Water also helps us go to the bathroom more
easily,
Scientists suggest that people (28) ______ 1,600 milliliters of water each day. But don't drink all of that water in one
sitting. If you do, your kidneys will have to work much harder to eliminate it. It's better to drink some in the morning
and some in the afternoon. Some people think it's better to drink between meals and not during meals. They think
water dilutes the juices produced in our stomachs, (29) ______ can interfere with normal digestion. Are you drinking
enough water every day? Check the color of your urine. If it is light yellow, you are probably drinking enough. If
your urine is very dark yellow, you probably need to drink more water. A little more water each day could make you
much healthier!
(Adapted from Reading Challenge 1 by Casey Malarcher and Andrea Janzen)
Câu 25. A. moisture B. heat C. coolness D. temperature
Câu 26. A. either B. both C. neither D. but
Câu 27. A. digestion B. digestive C. digestible D. digest
Câu 28. A. take out B. take up C. take in D. take off
Câu 29. A. that B. which C. who D. whom
Cable television was born in 1928. Sadly, we are all witnessing its death. Not so long ago, a TV guide could be
found on every living room coffee table to help consumers plan their evening TV show lineup. Today, Generation Z
consumes video content in a completely different way. These young viewers have placed a premium on flexibility.
Rigid time frames outlining ad-laden TV shows are wholly unappealing to such an audience.
From the type of content they watch and the format they watch it in to the device they watch it on, Gen Z is asking
for content to be catered to them. The successful streaming platforms will be the ones that listen. The migration from
traditional media to on-demand streaming has forced media outlets to become more agile than ever.
While cable TV is holding on for dear life to its remaining subscribers, successful platforms have provided what their
customers want — content on the go. Gone are the days where family members rush home to secure a spot on the
couch just in time to tune into their favorite programs. Instead, Gen Z has ignited the movement of content providers
toward specialized content streaming. Specifically, platforms have carved out success by placing more tailored
content onto apps and services that are geared toward the younger viewers and accessible by phone or tablet. Studies
have revealed that a Gen Z audience consumes the majority of its content on three platforms: YouTube, Instagram,
and Twitter.
Gen Z consumes three hours of entertainment and video content on their phones, nearly doubling the number of
hours spent watching cable TV. With this in mind, it should come as no surprise that producers are opting to create
streamable, accessible, mobile content over traditional platforms.
(Source: https://gritdaily.com/)
A. How to win with a Gen Z audience.
B. Traditional media still matters in digital age.
C. Digital and traditional media work together.
D. Traditional content missing the mark.
Câu 31. According to paragraph 1, what is NOT mentioned as the reason that causes TV to be neglected?
A. It lacks in flexibility regarding the airing schedules.
B. It broadcasts an excessive amount of advertisements.
C. The television is infected with fake and misleading news.
D. Other technologies can accommodate the weakness of TV.
Câu 32. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. format B. content C. type D. device
Câu 33. According to paragraph 3, what do the successful businesses do to retain the young viewers?
A. Cutting through the noise and removing commercials and ads.
B. Providing consumers with the desirable content even outside of the house.
C. Using cutting-edge CG technology to offer better, targeted content on TV.
D. Playing mainstream music and incorporating youngsters’ lingo.
Câu 34. The word “opting” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. dropping B. singling C. picking D. choosing
Modern technologies have changed the way that people communicate with one another. These technologies provide
new and innovative ways for people to communicate -- text messaging, email, chat and social networks. They allow
faster and more efficient communication and can help build relationships. However, modern technologies can also
have negative effects such as limiting personal contact and straining relationships. The nature of the effect depends
in large part on the type of relationship.
Modern technologies limit the amount of separation between work and home. With the advent of computers, the
Internet and cell phones people can -- and are often expected to -- address work issues from home. This can limit
family interactions and cause conflict between family members. The use of Internet and television by children and
teenagers also limits the amount time spent with family and can increase conflict between children and their parents.
Young people use modern technologies in increasing numbers to communicate with their friends. Text messaging
and online chats have become the preferred method of youth communication. A California State University and
UCLA study indicates that for young people face-to-face interactions are less desirable than modern modes of
communication. This preference could cause an inability to form lasting friendships or difficulty understanding
social cues. Others believe that modern technologies increase communication and therefore strengthen friendships.
Starting new relationships -- romantic and otherwise -- can be difficult. Modern technologies allow people to make
new connections without the fears characteristic of face-to-face contact. The anonymity and low risk is what makes
Internet dating and social networks popular ways of meeting people. However, this anonymity can also be
dangerous. In April 2011, a woman sued an online dating site after allegedly being raped by a man she met online.
Modern technologies allow couples to be in contact with each other more than ever before. This can lead to increased
expectations and conflict. With the increasing use of cell phones and email, people often expect an instant reply to
communication. A delayed reply -- or none at all -- can lead to suspicion and anger. The use of social networks can
also affect relationships. Information that was once private -- such as relationship conflicts -- is now part of the
public sphere.
(Adapted from https://oureverydaylife.com/)
A. The advantages and disadvantages of social networks.
B. The positive and negative effects of modern technologies on communication.
C. The differences between the way people communicate in the past and now.
D. How people’s relationship have to change to keep up with the development of modern technologies.
Câu 36. The word “straining” in the first paragraph mostly means _________.
A. connecting B. healing C. breaking down D. experiencing pressure
Câu 37. According to paragraph 2, why do modern technologies cause conflict between family members?
A. Because people often take advantage of these technologies to work from home.
B. Since parents spend so much time on TV and Internet that they can’t take care of their children.
C. As the pressure of work in modern time is too heavy for parents to solve at workplace.
D. Because people prefer spending time on the Internet to talking with each other.
Câu 38. What does the phrase “this preference” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. the preference for face-to-face communication
B. the preference to young people
C. the preference for communicating by modern modes
D. the preference for communicating with their friends
Câu 39. The following are benefits of modern technologies mentioned in the passage, EXCEPT __________.
A. People are easier to keep in touch with their friends.
B. Singles can have all information about their partners before face-to-face meeting.
C. More work is done from home instead of at the workplace.
D. People will have a more efficient way to build new relationships.
Câu 40. The word “instant” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ____________.
A. exact B. appropriate C. immediate D. gradual
Câu 41. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about modern technologies?
A. They increase understanding between generations in a family.
B. Sending messages and chatting on social networks are more popular among the young than other ways.
C. People believe that they can have a romantic love with their online friends.
D. The number of criminals using modern technologies are increasing.
Câu 42. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that __________.
A. people’s personal information now is no longer confidential as people depend too much on social
networks.
B. people’s relationships become worse and worse with the increasing use of modern technologies.
C. couples are likely to separate because of the pressure of keeping in touch on social networks.
D. conflicts between people are not difficult to solve with th help of modern technologies.
Câu 43. ASEAN was found in Bangkok, Thailand on 8 August 1967 when the five founding members signed the
ASEAN Declaration.
A. was found B. on C. founding D. signed
Câu 44. We need to consider if or not the disadvantages of the plan outweighs the advantages.
A. to consider B. if or not C. of D. outweighs
Câu 45. Trigonometry concerns the functions of angels, such as sine, cosine and tangent.
A. concerns B. of angels C. such as D. and
Câu 46. "I'm sorry I couldn't come to your birthday party last Friday, Jane," Sod said.
A. Bob was sorry for not coming to Jane's birthday party last Friday.
B. Bob apologized for not coming to Jane's birthday party the last Friday.
C. Bob made excuses for not coming to Jane's birthday party the last Friday.
D. Bob wished to come to Jane's birthday party the last Friday.
Câu 47. When I was young, I wasn't allowed to watch much TV
A. When I was young, my parents did not make me watch much TV.
B. When I was young, my parents did not let me watch much TV.
C. When I was young, my parents did not ask me to watch much TV.
D. When I was young, my parents did not take me to watch much TV.
Câu 48. Cultural changes have never been as accelerated as they are now during the globalization.
A. Never before cultural changes have been as accelerated as they are now during the globalization. B.
Never before cultural have changes been as accelerated as they are now during the globalization. C. Never before
have been cultural changes as accelerated as they are now during the globalization. D. Never before have
cultural changes been as accelerated as they are now during the globalization.
questions.
Câu 49. Her living conditions were not good. However, she studied very well.
A. Living in difficult conditions forced she to study very well.
B. She studied very well just because she lived in difficult conditions.
C. Difficult as her living conditions were, she studied very well.
D. Living in difficult conditions, she had no choice but to study well.
Câu 50. Transportation has been made much easier thanks to the invention of cars. However, cars are the greatest
contributor of air pollution.
A. The invention of cars has made transportation much easier, but cars are among the greatest contributors of
air pollution.
B. However easier the invention of cars has made transportation, it is cars that are among the greatest
contributors of fair pollution.
C. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, cars are the greatest contributor of air
pollution.
D. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, people use cars to contribute to the
pollution of air
Đề 12
Câu 1. A. control B. ecology C. contour D. combine
Câu 2. A. understated B. washed C. produced D. confessed
Câu 3. A. magpie B. engaged C. import D. fortune
Câu 4. A. masterpiece B. television C. emperor D. emission
Câu 5. Their massive salaries let them afford to give _____ huge amounts to Charities.
A. off B. up C. away D. back
Câu 6. Viet Nam has kept a variety of superstitious _____ about daily activities.
A. believe B. believing C. beliefs D. believable
Câu 7. I do morning exercise and play volleyball regularly so as to keep _____ and be healthier.
A. fit B. good shape C. healthy D. strong
Câu 8. As well as its beautiful sun-soaked beaches and excellent gastronomy, the region boasts no fewer than thirty
golf courses, _____ amateurs and professionals alike with year-round golfing opportunities.
A. provides B. provided C. providing D. to provide
Câu 9. I _____ a bike to school every day but today I _____ to school by bus because it was stolen yesterday.
A. rode - went B. ride - am going C. ride - go D. is riding - am going
Câu 10. She did a funny little curtsy which Josh and Silver couldn't help _____ at.
A. laugh B. laughing C. to laugh D. to laughing
Câu 11. Every week, his mother goes to _____ university to visit him while my mother has never come to visit me
since I went to _____ university.
A. the-0 B. the-the C. 0-0 D. a-the
Câu 12. Many of the people who attended Major Gordon's funeral _____ him for many years.
A. didn't see B. wouldn't see C. haven't seen D. hadn't seen
Câu 13. Fast food is very popular. _____, a diet of hamburgers, pizzas and fried chicken is not very healthy.
A. Consequently B. Moreover C. Unfortunately D. In contrast
Câu 14. Out _____ from its tiny cage.
A. does the bird fly B. flew the bird C. did the bird fly D. fly the bird
Câu 15. Experts say that another outbreak of flu epidemic is on the _____.
A. cards B. boards C. papers D. days
Câu 16. After the last argument I _____ with my brother, we didn't speak to each other for months.
A. made B. had C. caused D. took
Câu 17. There are usually a lot of job seekers applying for one position. Only a few of them are _____ for an
interview.
A. shortlisted B. listed C. screened D. tested
Câu 18. We thought the repairs on the car would cost about $500, but our estimate was way off the _____ it was
$4000.
A. mark B. pointC. spot D. trace
Câu 19. We're surprised to hear that his musical talent was nurtured by their loving parents when he was a child.
A. abandoned B. limited C. fostered D. restricted
Câu 20. Ecotourism is a unique way for travelers to engage in sustainable tourism while vacationing.
A. disconnect B. promise to marry C. join D. catch
Câu 21. It is undeniable that instrument innovations hit the right note in 2013 with the 3D-printed guitar, the AT-200
guitar, the seaboard grand and the wheel harp.
A. growth B. modernization C. revolution D. stagnation
Câu 22. It was obvious that the deal was no longer tenable, so we kicked it into touch.
A. measure it B. mention it C. forgot it D. approved it
Câu 23. Mai: “Do you know an apple a day can help you keep fit, build healthy bones and prevent disease like
cancer?”
Huong: “Wow! ___________________.”
A. I would love to B. It's a good idea C. That's incredible D. You must like apple
Câu 24. James: "Do you know that many inventions were inspired by the natural world?"
Anna: “____________________.”
A. Of course. You're right. B. There is no hope about it.
C. Well, that sounds interesting. D. Yes, I couldn't agree more.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each
of the numbered blanks.
Do you ever find yourself flustered when you see someone you don't expect? Have you experienced those
embarrassing and awkward moments (25) _____ you can't think of something to say? Prepare yourself for the future
so you won't be caught off guard. Being prepared can (26) _____ the difference between feeling self-conscious and
being confident as you express your delight (27) _____ seeing someone you know.
When you're out and about, there is a good chance you'll encounter someone you know or have met in the past.
Although you might be tempted to pretend not (28) _____ or hear the other person if you are in a hurry, it's a good
idea to be friendly and at least offer a greeting in return. Not doing so can label you a snob and that will stay with
you for a long time.
When you see someone you know, it's a good form to start with a warm smile. If the situation allows, and you don't
have your hands full of packages, extend your hand and offer a firm handshake, unless you have a cold. In that case,
you can do a fist bump or explain that you might be (29) _____.
(Source: https://www.thespruce.com)
Câu 25. A. when B. which C. what D. that
Câu 26. A. make B. tell C. create D. do
Câu 27. A. at B. on C. in D. out
Câu 28. A. seeing B. to see C. having seen D. to seeing
Câu 29. A. contagious B. contagiousness C. contagiously D. contagion
National parks play a highly valuable role in documenting climate change. Researchers have utilized the vast tracts
of pristine wilderness to collect data on species and habitats. At first, they collected observational data on foot; now,
they use sophisticated methods such as aerial surveillance with drones like those used in Northrop Grumman’s
Wildlife Challenge to collect information on polar bears.
Observational longitudinal data collection shows the effects of climate change that impact vegetation and animal
species. The pika is the perfect example of an animal who may need to be relocated from the parks due to climate
change, as described in Smithsonian Magazine. The park service is taking this very seriously. “It is … openly
discussing the possibility of “assisted migration”: manually relocating some animals and plants if it turns out they
can’t survive within the park’s changing landscapes.”
National park research also documents glacier retreat, finding that some ice fields have lost as much as 85 percent in
the last five decades, according to U.S. Geological Survey. Glacier Park might be recognizable only as a historical
name by 2030, it projects. It’s not just glaciers retreating. The Conversation notes that national park data shows that
trees are also affected by climate change: “Climate change is killing trees due to increased drought, changes in
wildfire patterns and increased bark beetle infestations. Tracking of trees in … national parks has contributed to a
database that revealed how climate change has doubled tree mortality since 1955 across the western United States.”
We should not forget that at its inception, the National Parks Service’s long-term intention was to protect the parks
and “leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.”
(Source: https://now.northropgrumman.com/)
A. The importance of national parks is more than for scenery.
B. Consider modernizing and privatizing national parks.
C. The implications of climate change for biodiversity conservation.
D. The importance of research and science for the national parks.
Câu 31. According to paragraph 1, what do NOT scientists capitalize on when keeping record of climate change?
A. Aerial tracking through the use of drones.
B. Observation information gathered when walking.
C. Reports of jungles turning into residential areas.
D. Data on areas of unspoiled hinterland.
Câu 32. The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. animals B. species C. plants D. parks
Câu 33. According to paragraph 3, in what way does climate change affect trees?
A. It makes trees experience longer growing seasons.
B. It increases death rates of trees through disturbances.
C. It creates a negative change of wood density.
D. It causes lumber from trees to be less durable.
Câu 34. The word “inception” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. debut B. genesis C. conclusion D. establishment
Covering more than 70 percent of our planet, oceans are among the earth’s most valuable natural resources. They
govern the weather, clean the air, help feed the world, and provide a living for millions. They also are home to most
of the life on earth, from microscopic algae to the blue whale, the largest animal on the planet. Yet we’re bombarding
them with pollution. By their very nature—with all streams flowing to rivers, all rivers leading to the sea—the
oceans are the end point for so much of the pollution we produce on land, however far from the coasts we may be.
And from dangerous carbon emissions to choking plastic to leaking oil to constant noise, the types of ocean pollution
humans generate are vast. As a result, collectively, our impact on the seas is degrading their health at an alarming
rate. Here are some ocean pollution facts that everyone on our blue planet ought to know.
When we burn fossil fuels, we don’t pollute just the air but the oceans, too. Indeed, today’s seas absorb as much as a
quarter of all man-made carbon emissions, which changes the pH of surface waters and leads to acidification. This
problem is rapidly worsening—oceans are now acidifying faster than they have in some 300 million years. It’s
estimated that by the end of this century, if we keep pace with our current emissions practices, the surface waters of
the ocean could be nearly 150 percent more acidic than they are now.
The majority of the garbage that enters the ocean each year is plastic—and here to stay. That’s because unlike other
trash, the single-use grocery bags, water bottles, drinking straws, and yogurt containers, among eight million metric
tons of the plastic items we toss (instead of recycle), won’t biodegrade. Instead, they can persist in the environment
for a millennium, polluting our beaches, entangling marine life, and getting ingested by fish and seabirds.
Where does all this debris originate? While some is dumped directly into the seas, an estimated 80 percent of marine
litter makes its way there gradually from land-based sources―including those far inland―via storm drains, sewers,
and other routes. Oil from boats, airplanes, cars, trucks, and even lawn mowers is also swimming in ocean waters.
Chemical discharges from factories, raw sewage overflow from water treatment systems, and storm water and
agricultural runoff add other forms of marine-poisoning pollutants to the toxic brew.
The ocean is far from a “silent world.” Sound waves travel farther and faster in the sea’s dark depths than they do in
the air, and many marine mammals like whales and dolphins, in addition to fish and other sea creatures, rely on
communication by sound to find food, mate, and navigate. But an increasing barrage of human-generated ocean
noise pollution is altering the underwater acoustic landscape, harming—and even killing—marine species
worldwide.
(Adapted from https://www.nrdc.org/)
Câu 35. Which of the following could best reflect the main idea of the passage?
A. Oceans are being contaminated from many different pollution sources.
B. Oceans bring myriad benefits to people on the Earth.
C. Waste from human’s activities is the cause of ocean pollution.
D. People should know what they have done to the oceans.
Câu 36. What does the word “them” in the first paragraph refer to?
A. natural resources B. oceans C. millions D. blue whales
Câu 37. As mentioned in paragraph 2, acidification ______________.
A. changes the pH of surface waters.
B. is formed due to the absorption of artificial carbon emissions.
C. was more serious 300 million years ago than today.
D. is estimated to keep up with our current emission practices.
Câu 38. The word “persist” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____________.
A. degrade B. damage C. develop D. endure
A. The oceans are mainly damaged by the pollution humans produce on the coasts.
B. Most garbage we litter in the oceans can be decomposed easily.
C. Sea creatures are unlikely to have a normal life because of the increase in ocean noise.
D. Water treatment systems always process raw sewage before discharging it into the ocean.
Câu 40. Which source of ocean pollution is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. trash in the oceans B. acidification C. noise pollution D. soil pollution
Câu 41. The word “altering” in the last paragraph could be best replaced by _______.
A. maintaining B. renovating C. changing D. improving
Câu 42. It can be inferred from the passage that __________.
A. oceans are at risk because of human’s activities.
B. people don’t care much about what they have done to the oceans.
C. people still can’t find an effective way to protect the oceans.
D. tiny creatures are affected by the alteration of the oceans more than big ones.
Câu 43. The book publishing last week is her first novel about a World Heritage Site in Viet Nam.
A. publishing B. is C. about D. Site
Câu 44. I wish you won't come through the kitchen with your dirty boots on.
A. won't come B. the kitchen C. dirty boots D. on
Câu 45. The town has a concert hall and two theatres. The later were both built in the 19505.
A. has B. two theatres C. The later D. in
Câu 46. "Let’s go for a walk. We've been working all day”, said Joanna.
A. Joanna suggested going for a walk because they had been working all day.
B. Joanna insisted on going for a walk because they had been working all day.
C. Joanna suggested going for a walk because they have been working all day.
D. Joanna suggested going for a walk because she had been working all day.
Câu 47. The number of unemployed people doubled between 2005 and 2009.
A. Twice as many people were unemployed in 2005 compared to 2009.
B. Twice as many people were unemployed in 2009 than in 2005.
C. There were twice as many unemployed people in 2005 compared to 2009.
D. There were twice as many unemployed people in 2009 as in 2005.
Câu 48. There are over fifty ethnic groups but we all use Vietnamese as the official language.
A. Although there are over fifty ethnic groups, we all use Vietnamese as the official language.
B. Despite there are over fifty ethnic groups, we all use Vietnamese as the official language.
C. However, there are over fifty ethnic groups, we all use Vietnamese as the official language.
D. In spite of using Vietnamese as the official language, there are over fifty ethnic groups.
questions.
Câu 49. It was midnight. The noise upstairs stopped.
A. The noise upstairs stopped before midnight.
B. The noise upstairs didn’t stop even it was midnight.
C. The noise upstairs wouldn't stop unless it were midnight.
D. It was not until midnight that the noise upstairs stopped.
Câu 50. Tomorrow you don’t go to school. I will inform your parents about that.
A. Whenever you don’t go to school tomorrow, I will inform your parents about that.
B. Though you don’t go to school tomorrow, I will inform your parents about that.
C. You don't go to school tomorrow, but I will inform your parents about that.
D. If you don't go to school tomorrow, I will inform your parents about that.
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Câu 1. A. because B. nurse C. horse D. purpose
Câu 2. A. passed B. realized C. touched D. wished
Câu 3. A. stress-free B. workout C. upgrade D. darkroom
Câu 4. A. coordination B. discrimination C. interpersonal D. environmental
Câu 5. Jane's eyes burned and her shoulders ached. She _______ at the computer for five straight hours. Finally, she
took a break.
A. had sat B. has been sitting C. had been sitting D. has sat
Câu 6. If the weather is fine this weekend, we _______ to see our grandparents.
A. were going B. will go C. would do D. went
Câu 7. The hospital had _________ given her up for dead, but she eventually recovered.
A. virtually B. merely C. totally D. intensively
Câu 8. __________, noise pollution adversely affects the human being, leading to irritation, loss of concentration,
and loss of hearing.
A. Often neglected B. Often it was neglected
C. Often neglecting D. Often people neglected
Câu 9. Different _________ have not only their own distinct worldview but also their own way of working and
preferred methods of communication.
A. generators B. generate C. generations D. generation
Câu 10. Some must have taken my keys. I clearly remember ______ them by the window and now they are nowhere
to be seen.
A. to be leaving B. to have left C. to leave D. leaving
Câu 11. His rudeness when we first met didn't dispose me very kindly __________ him.
A. with B. to C. for D. in
Câu 12. We must find a better way to ________ of plastics because they cause serious environmental problems.
A. deposit B. dispose C. discard D. dump
Câu 13. A new study by University College London shows that teenager girls are twice as likely as to be depressed
_______ social media as boys.
A. as a result B. thanks to C. despite D. due to
Câu 14. Some studies have suggested a link between certain types of __________ sweetener and cancer.
A. fake B. artificial C. wrong D. false
Câu 15. Mr John is held in high ______ for his dedication to the school.
A. respect B. esteem C. homage D. honor
Câu 16. I still remember the _______ afternoons that we spent at the beach when I was a child.
A. long fantastic summer B. fantastic summer long
C. fantastic long summer D. summer fantastic long
Câu 17. The Great Pyramid of Giza is ______ biggest and _______ oldest one among the three pyramids forming the
Giza Pyramid Complex.
A. 0/0 B. a/the C. the/the D. 0/the
Câu 18. An 18-year-old girl, of no fixed _____, was charged with robbery in connection with the incident.
A. abode B. accommodation C. dwellings D. lodgings
Câu 19. People usually look through travel brochures to decide on their holiday destinations.
A. scan B. skim C. spot D. swallow
Câu 20. He sank into deep despair when he lost his job.
A. became very enjoyable B. became very unhappy
C. was delighted D. burst into tears
Câu 21. She waved her hand about, ostentatiously displaying her large diamond ring.
A. expensively B. showily C. enormously D. humbly
Câu 22. You’ll really have to work hard if you want to make the grade as a journalist.
A. succeed B. fail C. win D. fulfill
Acupuncture is a Chinese method of treating illnesses by inserting needles into certain points of the body. The idea is
that this restores the natural balance of energy, (23) ________ is disturbed when a person is ill. The origins of this
therapy have been traced back over five thousand years, but it only began to be accepted in the West in the 1970s.
In 1971, James Reston, a well-known journalist from the New York Times, was visiting China when he developed
appendicitis. He was operated (24) _____________ in a hospital in Peking, where the doctors used acupuncture to
relieve his pain. Reston was surprised at how (25) _____________ it was, and wrote about it in an article for the
newspaper.
Soon afterwards, Chairman Mao Tse-tung invited a group of distinguished Western doctors over to China to witness
for themselves that (26) ________ worked. They were accompanied by television crews, and soon viewers in the
West were watching operations being carried out on patients with acupuncture needles sticking out of them. The
patients felt no pain.
The Western experts were a little embarrassed at what they saw, because they had (27) _____________ ridiculed the
idea that patients could be treated with needles. But now they were forced to admit that it actually worked, and
acupuncture became a popular form of therapy.
(Source: https://www.encyclopedia.com)
Câu 23. A. which B. that C. where D. what
Câu 24. A. at B. over C. in D. on
Câu 25. A. practical B. effective C. influential D. used
Câu 26. A. acupuncturist B. acupuncture C. puncture D. acupoint
Câu 27. A. previously B. before C. early D. anciently
Câu 28. Many different kinds of food are sold today have artificial flavoring added to them.
A. Many different B. are sold C. artificial D. added to
Câu 29. Under no circumstances we should do anything that will benefit ourselves but at the same time harm the
interests of others.
A. Under B. we should doC. benefit D. harm
Câu 30. Sparking pools of water lay trapped among the rocks as the tide retreated.
A. Sparking B. lay trapped C. as D. retreated
Bali, the fabled "Island of the Gods", has been enchanting visitors for centuries with its rich cultural traditions and
spectacular panoramas. From lofty, mist enshrouded volcanoes and cool mountain lakes down through terraced rice
fields to a golden strand lapped by azure waters, every square inch of Bali offers a fresh and unforgettable image.
No less enchanting are its people, some 2.7 million souls whose artistry and piety are recognized throughout the
world Balinese Hinduism, a complex fusion of Indian cosmology. Tantric Buddhism and homegrown mythology, is
the primary faith of Bali's inhabitants, and so deeply woven into the fabric of their daily lives that the line between
the spiritual and the material is blurry at best.
Those of you keen on delving into the island's fascinating culture will have plenty of opportunities, as colorful
ceremonies and traditional performances occur with regularity of sunrise. Most hotels offer nightly dance shows of
one form or another, tailored to tourist audiences but none the less exquisite. The hill town of Ubud, the island's
premier arts center, also has a full schedule of performance, and the nearby stone-cutter's village of Batubulan is
famed for its Barong lion dances. The shoppers among you will find Bali a treasure house of handicrafts and fine
works of art. The Balinese are incredibly gifted artists and craftsmen, and their material creations are imbued with
the same sense of wonderment with which they regard their universe. Stone and wood carvings, traditional and
modern paintings and intricately designed jewelry in gold and silver are readily in shops and galleries throughout the
island.
As for recreation, there is no shortage of option. Nature walks, horseback riding, diving, surfing, even bungy
jumping, and white water rafting await the adventurous here.
(Source: https://books.google.com.vn/books)
Câu 31. The topic of the given passage is ____________.
A. Balinese life B. Scenery in Bali C. Tourism in Bali D. Bali for recreation
Câu 32. The second paragraph of the passage mainly discusses _______.
A. Population of Bali B. artistry and piety of Bali
C. Balinese religion D. daily lives of Balinese
Câu 33. The word "their" in the second paragraph refers to ____.
A. 2.7 million souls B. Bali's inhabitants C. daily lives D. the spiritual and the material
Câu 34. Which of the following might be a synonym of the word "exquisite" in the third paragraph?
A. skillful B. clever C. spiritual D. material

Câu 35. You can find all these recreational activities in Bali EXCEPT ____.
A. horseback riding B. nature walks C. water rafting D. parachute jumping
Astronomers have for the first time definitively ID’d the birth of a specific heavy element during a neutron-star
smashup. They found strontium. And it showed up in the wavelengths of light — or spectra — making up this
collision’s afterglow.
Scientists had assumed that a collision by two super-dense objects, such as neutron stars, would trigger a chain of
nuclear reactions. They’re known as the r-process. In such an environment, the nuclei of atoms could rapidly gobble
up neutrons. Afterward, those nuclei would become transformed in a process known as radioactive decay. The r-
process was seen as a way to transform old, smaller elements into newer, bigger ones. About half of all elements
heavier than iron were thought to be made in the r-process. Finding strontium in the recent collision at last offered
the most direct evidence yet that neutron-star collisions really do trigger the r-process.
Physicists had long predicted that silver, gold and many other elements more massive than iron formed this way. But
scientists weren’t sure where those r-process reactions took place. After all, no one had directly seen the r-process
underway in a celestial event. Or they didn’t until the merger of two neutron stars in 2017. Scientists quickly
analyzed light given off by that cataclysm. In it, they found evidence of the birth of a hodgepodge of heavy elements.
All would seem to have come from the r-process.
The researchers were examining mostly very heavy elements — ones whose complex atomic structures can generate
millions of spectral features. And all of those features were not yet fully known, Watson points out. This made it
extremely difficult to tease apart which elements were present, he says.
Strontium, however, is relatively light compared to other r-process elements. And its simple atomic structure creates
a few strong and well-known spectral clues. So Watson and his colleagues expanded their analysis to consider it. In
doing so, they turned up the clear "fingerprint" of strontium. It emerged in light collected by the Very Large
Telescope in Chile within a few days of the neutron-star collision. Seeing strontium in the afterglow wasn’t all that
unexpected, says Brian Metzger. He’s an astrophysicist at Columbia University in New York City and not involved
in the new work. Strontium, he notes, “does tell us something interesting” about the elements formed during the
neutron-star collision.
(Source: https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/)
A. Gravitational waves linked to neutron star collision.
B. A nearby neutron star crash could cause calamity on Earth.
C. Neutron-star collision shakes space and time.
D. Heavy element identified from a neutron-star collision.
Câu 37. The word “it” in paragraph 1 refers to _____.
A. collision B. afterglow C. smashup D. strontium
Câu 38. According to paragraph 2, what is NOT mentioned about the r-process?
A. R-process happens before the radioactive decay process.
B. R-process reactions are similar to thermonuclear weapon explosions.
C. R-process is a set of nuclear reactions initiated by neuron-star collision.
D. It is responsible for the creation of approximately half of the atomic nuclei heavier than iron.
Câu 39. The word “hodgepodge” in paragraph 3 can be replaced by _______.
A. selection B. jumble C. assemblage D. medley
Câu 40. The word “tease” in paragraph 4 can be replaced by _______.
A. tell B. tear C. taunt D. move
A. Gold fell from the sky as either the tears or the sweat of the sun god Inti.
B. Scientists’ couldn’t pinpoint precisely which elements were in the resultant mix.
C. S-process and r-process are the predominant mechanisms for the production of heavy elements.
D. Researchers focused on the light elements when observe the crash’s aftermath.
Câu 42. According to paragraph 5, why did the researchers extend the reviewed scale of elements for strontium?
A. Strontium is similar to Barium and the lanthanides – which have strong spectroscopic feature.
B. It had been thought that only the most robust elements would be made in neutron-star collisions.
C. Strontium was only discovered after the observation of the crash, thus could not be considered.
D. Strontium’s properties are quite different from the original considered set of elements.
Câu 43. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Spotted strontium supports the idea that neutron-star mergers create many elements heavier than iron.
B. Scientists have detected a new element for the periodic table in the aftermath of a neutron star crash.
C. A neutron-rich environment generates lighter r-process elements than a neutron-free one.
D. A pair of black holes is more productive than that of neutron stars in creating gold.
Câu 44. "Your application must be submitted before the end of the month," said the secretary to applicants.
A. The secretary told the applicants not to submit their application before the end of the month.
B. The secretary said that the application had to be submitted before the end of the month.
C. The secretary asked that the applicants submit their application before the end of the month.
D. The secretary reminded the applicants to submit their applications before the end of the month.
Câu 45. Governments should take measures to protect wildlife, or more and more animals will become endangered.
A. The sooner governments take measures to protect wildlife, the fewer animals will become endangered.
B. Because more governments take measures to protect wildlife, fewer animals will become endangered.
C. The more measures governments take to protect wildlife, the fewer animals will become endangered.
D. Governments take measures to protect wildlife, so that fewer animals will become endangered.
Câu 46. It was wrong of you not to show any concern for her mom's health.
A. You should show concern for her mom's health.
B. You should have shown concern for her mom's health.
C. It was wrong that you showed concern for her mom's health.
D. You shouldn't have shown any concern for her mom's health.
Câu 47. A: "Have you ever done any volunteer work?"
B: “__________________”
A. I'm doing a part-time job to support my student life.
B. You see, earning money is difficult these days.
C. Sure. When I was a student, I helped in the hospital.
D. I have been trying to work with all my heart.
Câu 48. A: "Are you attending the conference on gender equality this week?"
B: “___________________”
A. I don't think I will be able to come. B. Did you say that?
C. Well, things are different now. D. That's the way life is.
questions.
Câu 49. After Harry had packed his luggage, he loaded it into the car and set off for the airport.
A. Having packed his luggage, Harry loaded it into the car and set off for the airport.
B. Only after Harry had packed his luggage, he loaded it into the car and set off for the airport.
C. No sooner had Harry packed his luggage when he loaded it into the car and set off for the airport.
D. Not until Harry had packed his luggage did he load it into the car and set off for the airport.
Câu 50. Trees should be planted everywhere possible. Trees absorb carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas.
A. Trees, which should be planted everywhere possible, absorb carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas.
B. Trees should be planted everywhere possible as they absorb carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas.
C. Trees should be planted everywhere possible to be able to absorb carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas.
D. Trees should be planted everywhere possible where they absorb carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas.
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Câu 1. A. academic B. apply C. apology D. achieve
Câu 2. A. impresses B. abolishes C. influences D. heightens
Câu 3. A. muscle B. listen C. disease D. pretty
Câu 4. A. biomass B. addicted C. distinguished D. efficient
Câu 5. They are always ____________ about how smart their children are.
A. praising B. boasting C. complimenting D. congratulating
Câu 6. Charles had very little interest in the museum: he gave each exhibit no more than a (n) _____ glance.
A. transient B. cursory C. ephemeral D. temporary
Câu 7. People often use the natural world as inspiration to design and invent new ______.
A. producers B. productivities C. productions D. products
Câu 8. In the U.S, children can choose their own partners even if their parents object ______ their choice.
A. to B. for C. against D. with
Câu 9. Several passengers received minor injuries when the train unexpectedly came to a ______.
A. delay B. brake C. halt D. cease
Câu 10. If one wants to take part in volunteer organizations such as Green Summer Camp, Green Saturday
Movement, Blood Donor, he/she will have to ______ an application form.
A. fill in B. find out C. log on D. send off
Câu 11. Southern Spain's Costa del Sol, ______ from Nerja in the east to Manilva in the west, is one of the most
fascinating tourist areas in the world.
A. stretches B. being stretched C. stretched D. stretching
Câu 12. Next week when there ______ a full moon, the ocean tides will be higher.
A. will be B. will have been C. is being D. is
Câu 13. I have visited ______ Portugal but I have never been to ______ Netherlands.
A. the-the B. φ - the C. a - the D. a - a
Câu 14. ______ irritating they are, you shouldn't lose temper with small children.
A. No matter how much B. As much as
C. However D. Although
Câu 15. If I weren't afraid of travelling by air, I ______ to go to American by ship, which took me much longer time.
A. I hadn't had B. I wouldn't have had
C. I shouldn't have had D. I wouldn't have
Câu 16. ______ is over your head is just an exaggeration because you have well prepared for it over the years.
A. This entrance exam B. What this entrance exam
C. That this entrance exam D. It is this entrance exam
Câu 17. It was ______ silent inside the old, abandoned house.
A. extremely B. hardly C. perfectly D. totally
Câu 18. I don't like networking events - spending hours trying to ______ small talk with strangers just isn't my cup of
tea,
A. make B. take C. have D. do
Câu 19. Sometimes, in order to get things done, you have to take the initiative.
A. make the last decision B. make important changes
C. raise the first idea D. sacrifice for others
Câu 20. The emblem of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations was designed basing on rice - the most important
crop for the Southeast Asian people.
A. banner B. logo C. motto D. slogan
Câu 21. The best hope of avoiding downmarket tabloid TV future lies in the pressure currently being put on the
networks to clean up their act.
A. expensive B. famous C. poor quality D. uncreative
Câu 22. Teenagers can become addicted to social networking if they can't control they spend online.
A. dependent on B. hooked on C. indifferent to D. exhausted by
Câu 23. A: “Well, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have just decided to divorce! Don't you know?”
B: “__________________.”
A. I couldn't agree more. B. Oh, thanks!
C. Really? Are you kidding? D. No, not right now.
Câu 24. Stranger: “Could you show me how to get to the nearest train station from here?”
Lan: “_____________.”
A. I'm not certain but its maybe at the end of the street.
B. I totally agree with you.
C. Sorry, I never know you.
D. I'm busy. now.
The idea of going overseas to study can be daunting, with visions of baffling languages or nights spent in isolation
while you are gradually forgotten by your friends and family. (25) ______ the benefits of studying abroad - such as
broadening your mind, improving your career prospects and making friends from all over the world - can make
digging out your passport really rewarding.
“Studying abroad is an eye-opening experience,” says Anna Boyd, event manager at The Student World. “Being
(26) ______ in another culture, understanding differences and spotting similarities, living on a beach or in the
mountains, (27) ______ will have an impact on every student.”
Overseas study comes in many shapes and sizes. It might be a single semester abroad via an Erasmus
programme, for example. Or you might elect to follow a full three-or four-year degree programme. Whatever your
ambition, the key is starting early. Some countries require specific combinations of A-levels from UK students,
Germany looks for four A-levels including maths or science and one modern foreign language, for instance, while
others, such as the US, value extracurricular activities. Starting our research well ahead (28) ______time can help
you make the right choices. "Getting involved in sports, arts and music is also worth considering, as well as gaining
experience through volunteering and work placements," says Boyd. In fact, applying to study abroad could even
work to your advantage, for example, you might encounter lower (29) ______ requirements.
(Adapted from https://wwwindependent.caukistudent/study-abroad)
Câu 25. A. But B. However C. Therefore D. Thereby
Câu 26. A. immersed B. interested C. resided D. taken
Câu 27. A. where B. why C. which D. that
Câu 28. A. on B. off C. in D. of
Câu 29. A. entry B. entrance C. enter D. entered
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or II to indicate the answer to each of the question.
Having a hobby that you enjoy—whether that’s crocheting a sweater for your beastie’s new baby, hitting the
slopes to enjoy some fresh powder, or practicing pirouettes in ballet class—has all sorts of well-documented benefits,
from lower levels of stress to an increased sense of belonging and purpose. Clearly, hobbies can make a serious
impact on your quality of life. But they can also improve your work performance. According to licensed professional
counselor Rebecca Weiler, when you’re engaged and fulfilled in your life outside of work like you are when you’re
pursuing meaningful hobbies, that happiness spills over. It can make you more focused and enthusiastic when you’re
on the job.
And depending on the hobby, the skills you gain as a result of your leisurely pursuits can also make you better at
your job and make you a more appealing candidate for potential employers. “For example, someone who performs in
an improvisational group as a hobby could be attractive to an employer because they can think quickly on their feet
and may also be more comfortable presenting in front of a group of people,” Weiler says.
So, having a hobby that you love can do good things for your life and your job. But what if you don’t actually
have a hobby you enjoy? You’re not alone. According to Weiler, trying to find meaningful hobbies is one of the
primary reasons her clients—especially young people—seek counseling. Clearly, there are plenty of people out there
who don’t have, or don’t know how to find, a hobby. But that doesn’t mean they can’t find one. It doesn’t matter if
you’re 25 or 85 years old—it’s not too late to hop on board the hobby train!
(Source: https://www.themuse.com/)
A. It’s good for your life and career to find a hobby you love.
B. Hobbies are essentially different from your jobs.
C. How to succeed in your hobby outside of work.
D. Not just your job, your hobbies also define who you are.
Câu 31. According to paragraph 1, what is NOT mentioned as a rewarding hobby by the author?
A. Give your expecting friend a baby-sized sweater with your needlework skill.
B. Partake in some athletic recreational activities like the winter sport of skiing.
C. Making a pie or baking a batch of cookies for your family on the weekend.
D. Polish the technique of spinning while poised on the toe of shoe with the other leg bent.
Câu 32. The word “improvisational” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. casual B. rehearsed C. temporary D. extempore
Câu 33. The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. skills B. candidates C. employers D. clients
Câu 34. According to paragraph 3, what kind of people who requires counselling?
A. People who have no problems but want self-discovery and self-improvement.
B. People who live a boring life with no mentionable hobbies or interests.
C. People who have experienced a stressful or traumatic life event.
D. People with mental health problems needing a supportive environment.
Though gambling is typically associated with casino games, strategic sports betting is rapidly gaining in popularity –
and that's a whole other ball game, Prof. Dannon explains. "Sports gamblers seem to believe themselves the cleverest
of all gamblers. They think that with experience and knowledge – such as player's statistics, manager's habits,
weather conditions, and stadium capacity – they can predict the outcome of a game better than the average person."
But in a study published in the journal Psychopathology, Prof. Dannon and Dr. Ronen Huberfeld of the Beer Yaakov
Mental Health Center determined that neither betting experience nor knowledge of the arcane details of the game is
connected to successful betting outcomes. Indeed, he says, the two most successful gamblers in their study had no
prior experience in gambling or knowledge of the sport in question. This should inform how psychologists approach
sports gamblers, who need to be treated using different methods than their casino-addicted counterparts. For their
study, the researchers focused on the field of soccer betting, one of the most popular and growing forms of sports
gambling. They recruited three groups of participants, including 53 professional sports gamblers, 34 soccer fans who
were knowledgeable about the sport but had never gambled, and finally, 78 non-gamblers with no prior knowledge
of soccer at all. All participants were asked to place bets on the final scores of the 16 second-round matches of the
Champion's League, organized by the Union of European Football Associations. This model mimics how gamblers
actually put their money on the games, where they need to bet on exact scores to win.
Although those who had prior knowledge of soccer were expected to have a higher success rate, the researchers
discovered that, in fact, their success rate was no better than those of the other two groups. Interestingly, the two
participants with the most successful record, correctly betting on seven out of the 16 games each, hailed from the
group with no prior understanding of the sport.
This doesn't indicate that there is an advantage to inexperience, says Prof. Dannon – many others in the third group
were unable to predict any of the results correctly. But the outcome exposes the myth of knowledge as a powerful
betting advantage. The sense of control that encourages sports gamblers in their betting is just an illusion.
(Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/)
A. No predictor of success. B. The future of sport gambling
C. Regret is a gambler’s curse. D. How to top in elite sports?
Câu 36. The word “strategic” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. tactical B. critical C. random D. sensible
Câu 37. According to paragraph 2, what element can help sport gamblers win their bet?
A. Real-time digital wagering has created betting opportunities that don’t rely on the score.
B. Their inexperience coupling with ignorance could easily bring a lucky or miraculous result.
C. The trick is that the prediction made on first hunch is always better than the second thought.
D. There is no actual connection between winning a bet and any concrete betting pattern.
Câu 38. The word “they” in paragraph refers to _____.
A. fans B. gamblers C. scores D. games
Câu 39. According to paragraph 3, who are NOT in the lineup as the research subjects?
A. Ardent non-gambler football lovers. B. Accomplished sports plungers.
C. Skillful sports psychologists. D. Inexperienced newcomers.
Câu 40. The word “hailed” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. honored B. saluted C. come D. approached
A. Two of the most thriving sports bettors use dumb luck to triumph over years of experience.
B. Sports gamblers operate under an illusion of control and power unrelated to real-life outcomes.
C. Christmas Eve is the most popular day for people to place a bet, for many religious reasons.
D. People with no background knowledge of the game always do better than veteran ones.
A. Legalization of sports gambling could lead to increased sports viewing.
B. The total value of the sports betting market is hard to estimate due to the lack of consistency.
C. For decades, sports gambling tended to be a static and underhanded experience.
D. Knowledge of the game cannot serve as a decisive advantage in sports gambling.
Câu 43. More research is needed to find out if acupuncture is helped with other side effects such as pain, anxiety or
shortness of breath.
A. is needed B. is helped C. such as D. shortness
Câu 44. ASEAN aims at promoting economic growth, regional peace as well as provide opportunities for its
members.
A. aims at B. economic growth C. provide D. its
Câu 45. She complained that her husband never paid her any complements anymore.
A. complained B. never C. any complements D. anymore.
Câu 46. I have never read a better book about cultural diversity than this book.
A. This book is a good book about cultural diversity I have ever read.
B. This is the best book about cultural diversity I have ever read.
C. This book is as good as the one about cultural diversity I have ever read.
D. The book about cultural diversity I have ever read isn't better than this one.
Câu 47. "You'd better not waste your time, Tommy," Mum said.
A. Mum urged Tommy to waste time.
B. Mum advised Tommy not to waste your time.
C. Mum advised Tommy not to waste his time.
D. Mum advised Tommy not to waste her time.
Câu 48. If I had known about their wedding plan earlier, I would have been able to make time to attend the reception
party.
A. I knew their wedding would be planned earlier so I made some time to attend the reception party.
B. I wish I had known their wedding plan sooner so that I could arrange time to attend the reception party.
C. I don't know their wedding plan earlier so I can't make time to attend the reception party.
D. When I knew their wedding party, it was too late to attend the reception party.
questions.
Câu 49. We don't have to wash the dishes any more. We have just bought a new dishwasher.
A. It is not necessary for us to wash the dishes, even when we have bought a new dishwasher.
B. No longer do we have to wash the dishes because we have just bought a new dishwasher.
C. The new dishwasher we have just bought needs doing the washing-up.
D. With the help of the new dishwasher, we won't have to do the washing-up very often.
Câu 50. I had ability of learning many foreign languages. My mother herself recognized it.
A. I had ability of learning many foreign languages though my mother herself recognized it.
B. It was my mother who recognized my ability of learning many foreign languages.
C. I had ability of learning many foreign languages unless my mother herself recognized it.
D. It was my mother's ability of learning many foreign languages that she herself recognized .
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Câu 1. A. established B. destroyed C. encouraged D. remembered
Câu 2. A. savour B. devour C. favour D. flavour
Mark the letter A, B, C; or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in
Câu 3. A. ailment B. process C. velcro D. address
Câu 4. A. dominant B. introduce C. faraway D. dishwasher
Câu 5. After standing in the sun for more than an hour, two of the people in the queue ______ out and they
__________to after some women threw water in their faces.
A. turned/went B. put/threw C. came/turned D. passed - came
Câu 6. We expect Linh _____ to the airport late as the plane will take off in 15 minutes.
A. to come B. not to come C. not coming D. coming
Câu 7. Befriending can offer volunteers the opportunity to provide support and friendship to a person who may be
going _____ a difficult period.
A. up B. on C. off D. through
Câu 8. _____ noodles are a precooked and usually dried block invented by Japanese.
A. Instantaneous B. Instance C. Instant D. Instantly
Câu 9. Christmas Eve is _____ best time for Japanese youngsters to go out for _____ special, romantic evening.
A. a-a B. the-a C. the-the D. a-the
Câu 10. Though _____ many centuries ago, the palace remains practically intact.
A. building B. to build C. built D. people built
Câu 11. I didn't know you were asleep. Otherwise, I _____ so much noise when I came in.
A. didn't make B. wouldn't have made C. won‘t make D. don't make
Câu 12. The little girl started crying. She _____ her doll, and no one was able to find it for her.
A. has lost B. had lost C. was losing D. was lost
Câu 13. The house was empty when I arrived. They __________.
A. must have gone to bed B. should have gone to bed
C. would have gone to bed D. need have gone to bed
Câu 14. If the bride's father _____ the car for the wrong time, she _____ at the Church by now.
A. hadn‘t booked/would have been B. didn't book/would have been
C. hadn't booked/would be D. hadn’t booked/had been
Câu 15. John will never buy you a drink - he's far too _________.
A. tight-fisted B. pig-headed C. highly-strung D. easy - going
Câu 16. Study much harder ________.
A. if you will pass the exam B. unless you pass the exam
C. or you won't pass the exam D. and you pass the exam
Câu 17. The _____ polluted atmosphere in some industrial regions is called "smog".
A. widely B. largely C. fully D. heavily
Câu 18. They are conducting a wide _____ of surveys throughout Vietnam.
A. collection B. range C. selection D. group
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the
Câu 19. She was so happy when he got down on bended knee and popped the question.
A. asked her out B. asked her to be on a date
C. asked her to give him some money D. asked her to marry him
Câu 20. An organization for Educational Development co-operated with our school to establish free English classes
for the poor in the area.
A. put away B. put off C. set off D. set up
Câu 21. The major shortcoming of ASEAN as an organization is the inability to go through many declarations,
agreements, and instruments that they have proliferated over the years.
A. advantage B. benefit C. drawback D. success
Câu 22. Most of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was demolished in the early 20th century.
A. rebuilt B. pulled down C. put up D. pulled up
Câu 23. Son: “I've been awarded a scholarship to Harvard University.”
Mum: “_________________________.”
A. Just kidding! B. It's up to you. C. Good job! D. Same to you Thanks!
Câu 24. Lam: "I'm really fed up with work at the moment. I need a break."
Linh: “__________________________.”
A. Why shouldn't you take next Friday off and have a long weekend in Paris or Amsterdam?
B. I would advise you to take next Friday off and have a long weekend in Paris or Amsterdam.
C. Why don't you take next Friday off and have a long weekend in Paris or Amsterdam?
D. You're highly recommended taking next Friday off and have a long weekend in Paris or Amsterdam.
Cultural beliefs differ as to whether directness or indirectness is considered positive. In the mainstream American
culture, the ideal (25) ____ of communication includes being direct rather than indirect (“ideal" here means that the
culture values this style, although not everyone speaks directly). There are several expressions in English (26) ____
emphasize the importance of being direct: “Get to the point! Don't beat around the bush! Let's get down to business!"
These sayings all indicate the importance of dealing directly with issues rather than (27) ____ them. One way to
determine whether a culture favors a direct or indirect style in communication is to find out how the people in that
culture express disagreement or how they say, “No”. In Japan, there are at least fifteen ways of saying “No”, without
actually saying the word. Similarly, in Japan, it would be (28) ____ rude to say directly “I disagree with you” or
“You're wrong”.
Many Americans believe that "honesty is the best policy" and their communication style reflects this. Honesty and
directness in communication are strongly related. It is not a (29) ____, then, to find out that cultural groups misjudge
each other based on different beliefs about directness and honesty in communication.
(Source: https://www.mobt3ath.com/uplode/book/book)
Câu 25. A. word B. shape C. form D. phrase
Câu 26. A. that B. what C. whether D. when
Câu 27. A. deciding B. supporting C. observing D. avoiding
Câu 28. A. recommended B. considered C. accepted D. expressed
Câu 29. A. surprise B. connection C. passage D. system
According to The Official Guide to the Quidditch World Cup – produced by the International Confederation of
Wizards Quidditch Committee (ICWQC) and available through all reputable wizarding bookstores for what many
feel is the ridiculously overpriced sum of thirty nine Galleons – the tournament has been held every four years since
1473. As with so much else about the wizarding world’s most important sporting competition, many query the
accuracy of this statement.
As only European teams competed during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, purists prefer to date the Quidditch
World Cup’s inception from the seventeenth century when it became open to all continents. There is also heated
debate about the accuracy of some historical accounts of tournaments. A substantial amount of all post-game analysis
centres on whether magical interference took place and whether it made, or ought to have made, the final result
moot.
The ICWQC has the unlucky job of regulating this contentious and anarchic competition. The rulebook concerning
both on- and off-pitch magic is alleged to stretch to nineteen volumes and to include such rules as “no dragon is to be
introduced into the stadium for any purpose including, but not limited to, team mascot, coach or cup warmer” and
“modification of any part of the referee’s body, whether or not he or she has requested such modification, will lead to
a lifetime ban from the tournament and possibly imprisonment.”
A source of vehement disagreements, a security risk for all who attend it and a frequent focus for unrest and protest,
the Quidditch World Cup is simultaneously the most exhilarating sporting event on Earth and a logistical nightmare
for the host nation.
(Source: https://www.wizardingworld.com/)
A. The Quidditch World Cup. B. The least infamous tournament.
C. Magical or not is depending on you. D. The history that never existed.
Câu 31. The word “query” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. quiz B. inquire C. object D. question
Câu 32. According to paragraph 2, what does most of the after-game discussion mainly concern?
A. The effect of illegal magic devices on the well-being of players.
B. The debate, dispute, or uncertainty concerning the fair play issues.

C. The influence of magic usage on the outcomes of the game.
D. The conflict between supporters of each team in case of misunderstanding.
Câu 33. According to paragraph 3, what is NOT mentioned about the Quidditch guidebook?
A. It maintains that dragon the mythical creature is excluded from the competition area. B. No match will
commence in the event of extreme natural or magical weather. C. It forbids any kind of alterations on the umpire’s
body under any circumstances. D. There currently exist nineteen tomes in the series of ICWQC rulebook.
A. risk B. event C. source D. nation
Australia has a well-organized and well-structured education system. The education starts at the age of five or six,
but it may differ by a narrow margin between states. It starts with the preschool education which is not compulsory
and can be offered within a school or separately. The primary and secondary school encompasses the compulsory
education for Australians. There are a large number of primary and high school across the country with most of them
being public schools. It is estimated that public schools amount to 60% of scholars as opposed to 40% in private
settings. All these education providers must be licensed by the government and must fulfill certain requirements
including infrastructure and teaching. Universities, on the other hand, are mainly public institutions.
The Australian education system has established a standard curriculum so all scholars will be given the same quality
of education. Despite there may be some states at which this curriculum is modified a bit, but the change is not that
significant. The actual curriculum set out in Australia education system is based on important abilities one must have
in his life: Literacy, Numeracy, Information and communication technology, Critical and creative thinking, personal
and social capability, ethical understanding, intercultural understanding.
Vocational and Technical schools prepare students that want to skip the university and want to move directly to the
job market. Actually, here it stands the difference between universities and colleges: the Vocational and Technical
Schools are more oriented in teaching practical skills while university courses are mainly theory-based to lead
students to different academic careers. There are hundreds of other schools out there that provide technical and
further education (TAFE) and vocational education and training (VET). These schools offer short courses,
certificates I through IV, diplomas, and advanced diplomas. They focus on training their students in a particular
vocation or just to help their students get out into the workplace. These schools offer a wide variety of courses and
qualifications attained by these courses can lead to different career pathways to follow afterward.
Australian higher education modernity and reputation relies on a huge number of educational providers including
universities and different training organizations. Currently, there are 43 universities across the country. The vast
majority of universities are public except two private universities. The world-class teaching offered is surely
undisputed. Seven Australian universities are traditionally found at the top 100 best universities in the world which is
a sufficient indicator to highlight their quality.
Besides universities, more than 5,000 training organizations are registered and accredited. Actual figures show that
the number of enrolled students is around 3.8 million with international students sharing more than half a million.
There are also 3 self-accrediting higher education institutions. Furthermore, dozens of smaller schools do not grant
any degrees or have an accreditation – these are private schools that focus on theology, business, information
technology, natural therapies, hospitality, health, law, and accounting.
(Source: http://www.studying-in-australia.org/)
A. The levels of education in Australia.
B. The Australian education system.
C. The curriculum of schools in Australia.
D. The position of Australian schools in the world.
Câu 36. According to paragraph 1, which of the following is TRUE about the education in Australia?
A. Children must start schools when they are five years old.
B. Pre-school education is not optional for Australian children.
C. There are more students attending public schools than private schools.
D. Every education provider can start up their school without any requirements.
Câu 37. What is the curriculum of the Australian education system based on?
A. It focuses on necessary skills that students must be prepared for their life.
B. It is based on essential abilities like reading, writing and numbers.
C. It concentrates on knowledge and technology for students.
D. It depends on the quality of education that the schools provide.
Câu 38. According to paragraph 3, the main difference between universities and Vocational and Technical schools is
that _______________.
A. the Vocational and Technical schools pay more attention to academic careers than the other.
B. the Vocational and Technical schools provide more courses for students to choose than the other.
C. universities provide practical skills for students to take part in the workforce while Vocational and
Technical schools only help them with theory.
D. universities emphasize theoretical courses whereas the Vocational and Technical schools tend to develop
practical skills.
Câu 39. The word “They” in paragraph 3 refer to _________.
A. these schoolsB. short courses C. diplomas D. advanced diplomas
Câu 40. The word “reputation” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ____________.
A. obscurity B. renown C. difference D. stability
Câu 41. The word “undisputed” in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by __________.
A. questionable B. doubtful C. undeniable D. unacknowledged

A. Australia is an ideal place for not only Australian students but also international ones to study.
B. There are more and more international students choosing Australian universities to attend.
C. Because of the fame in the world, more universities and training organizations are established each year.
D. Students in Australia prefer Vocational and Technical schools than others.
Câu 43. Human infants born with about 270 bones, some of which fuse together as their body develops.
A. born B. which C. fuse D. develops
Câu 44. The man, together with his family, were invited to the Clambake last night.
A. The B. together withC. were D. to the
Câu 45. Today's students also appear more formerly dressed and conservative- looking these days.
A. Today's B. also C. more formerly dressed D. these days
Câu 46. Pho (rice noodles) is believed to be the most typical food in Viet Nam.
A. It is believed that Pho (rice noodles) is the most typical food in Viet Nam.
B. A more typical food than Pho (rice noodles) is believed in Viet Nam.
C. I believe that Viet Nam has the most typical food like Pho (rice noodles).
D. No food in Viet Nam is less typical than Pho (rice noodles).
Câu 47. "I’ll take the children to the park," said the husband to his wife.
A. The husband asked the wife to take the children to the park.
B. The husband offered to take the children to the park.
C. The husband insisted on taking the children to the park.
D. The husband requested to take the children to the park.
Câu 48. Nancy failed to understand what the story was about until she saw the film based on it.
A. Nancy doesn't understand what the story is about.
B. Not until she saw the film based on it did Nancy understand what the story was about.
C. It was until she saw the film based on it that Nancy understood what the story was about.
D. Nancy went to see the film before she read the story.
questions.
Câu 49. We had a good goalkeeper. We didn’t lose the final match.
A. We had a good goalkeeper, so we lost the final match.
B. If it hadn't been for the good goalkeeper, we would have lost the final match.
C. We didn't lose the final match unless we had a good goalkeeper.
D. We lost the match even if we had a good goalkeeper.
Câu 50. Enormous efforts have been made. People want to find a cure for this disease.
A. Enormous efforts have been made; however, people want to find a cure for this disease.
B. Enormous efforts have been made, so people want to find a cure for this disease.
C. Although enormous efforts have been made, people want to find a cure for this disease.
D. Enormous efforts have been made to find a cure for this disease.
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Câu 1. A. dream B. mean C. peace D. steady
Câu 2. A. developed B. introduced C. influenced D. raised
Câu 3. A. donate B. bulky C. public D. obvious
Câu 4. A. imperial B. emission C. distinctive D. breathtaking
Câu 5. Most people will receive______ benefits when sharing the housework in their family.
A. enormously B. enormity C. enormous D. enormousness
Câu 6. My mother said that she would rather ______ to Hoi An than Nha Trang.
A. to travel B. travelling C. not to travel D. travel
Câu 7. A lot of generous businessmen have ______ valuable contributions to helping needy people.
A. done B. taken C. made D. given
Câu 8. Whenever I set out for ______ examination, I always try to avoid crossing ______ path of ______ woman.
A. an - the - a B. an - a - the C. an - the - the D. the - the - a
Câu 9. Most of the air pollution results ______ the burning of fossil fuels, motor vehicles, factories, aircraft and
rockets.
A. in B. to C. on D. from
Câu 10. I have a______ on a classmate who is very near and dear to me.
A. crush B. desire C. flame D. passion
Câu 11. I was encouraged to ______ for the grandest prize in the dancing competition.
A. try B. strive C. reach D. achieve
Câu 12. Children with cognitive impairments may have ______ in learning basic skills like reading, writing, or
problem solving.
A. problem B. troubled C. difficulty D. challenge
Câu 13. It is no use ______ a girl that she doesn't need to lose any weight.
A. convince B. convincing C. to convince D. to convincing
Câu 14. ______ in all parts of the state, pines are the most common trees in Georgia.
A. Found B. Finding C. To find D. Having found
Câu 15. If the primary candidates _____ more on the issue, the results of the election would have been quite
different.
A. have focusedB. had focused C. focused D. were focused
Câu 16. When I met Walters about two years before his death he didn’t seem satisfied. He _____no major book since
he settled in Uganda.
A. has published B. could have published
C. published D. had published
Câu 17. You should stop working too hard _____ you'll get sick,
A. or else B. if C. in case D. whereas
Câu 18. I don't have time to argue with this self - _____ women.
A. controlled B. dominated C. opinionated D. liked
Câu 19. Gary doesn't always see eye to eye with his father, and this is where the honesty shows through.
A. agree with B. be opposed to C. look up to D. take after
Câu 20. Journalists can make mistakes, so don't believe everything you read in the press.
A. publications B. news bulletins C. reference books D. newspapers and magazines
Câu 21. If you live in an extended family, you'll have great joy and get support of other members.
A. close family B. traditional family C. nuclear family D. large family
Câu 22. In Thailand, it's against the law to litter on the pavement. If you are caught, you can be fined up to 2000
Baht,
A. evil B. illegal C. immoral D. legal
Câu 23. Pha: "From my point of view, all family members should share the chores equally."
Tam: “____________________.”
A. It's a breathtaking view. B. You lied to me.
C. But you're right. D. There's no doubt about it.
Câu 24. Jane: "How do I sign up for the psychology course?"
Phili: “________________.”
A. You need to fill in the online application form first.
B. It's not yours.
C. The course was full.
D. Your deadline is May 15.
phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks.
Despite these drawbacks, (25) ______the retirement age is still considered by policymakers as one of the key
solutions to the ageing population problem in Vietnam, But these are only temporary solutions. Complementary
long-term solutions such as increasing labor productivity must also be examined.
As Vietnam has specialized in manufacturing with its competitive advantage of a cheap labor force in the global
supply chain, (26)______higher education should be reoriented to focus more on vocational training rather than
university degrees. The Vietnamese government has already taken action by simplifying the entrance exam to
university. Previously, Vietnam's national entrance exam was very difficult and only a limited number of the most
talented citizens managed to enter universities.
However, as living standards in Vietnam improve and more families can afford to send their children to university,
universities have become more commercialized and entering university is no longer a rare achievement. The low
quality of Vietnamese universities also means the majority of graduating students are unable to find an appropriate
job. By simplifying entrance exams to deemphasize university degrees, the government has encouraged students to
opt for vocational training. (37)_______, 2016 saw a remarkable decrease in the number of students applying (28)
______university.
Another supplementary policy is to have productivity-based rather than seniority-based salaries, (29) _______ are
common in Asian countries. This would address public concern about aged seniors doing less work for more pay
than younger employees. Companies and government agencies would employ and appreciate the young while
benefiting from the experience of the old. But this issue feeds the Communist regime's dilemma between adhering to
Communist principles and integrating into the capitalist culture of productivity for profits.
(Adapted from http://www.eastasiaforuntorg/2017/01/25/)
Câu 25. A. raising B. rising C. plant D. feed
Câu 26. A. nationally B. nationality C. national D. nation
Câu 27. A. However B. As a result C. But D. Otherwise
Câu 28. A. in B. with C. for D. at
Câu 29. A. what B. why C. that D. which
A report from the United Nations given at the conference unveils how worrying the pollution caused by plastic
utensils, especially plastic bags, is becoming. In a single minute, the world consumes one million plastic bottles; in a
year, the world consumes five billion single-use plastic bags, according to Vietnamplus. The scary fact is that such
plastic bottles and bags are not properly treated, as each year, the world discharges 300 million tons of plastic waste,
accounting for some 10% of all solid waste, putting the environment and human health under tenterhooks, according
to the news site.
The conference also drew attention to another fact: “For a plastic bag that can be used for five minutes, it takes five
seconds to produce, one second to discard, but 500 to 1,000 years to become totally decomposed,” says Vietnamplus.
In another message given by the UN General Secretary and delivered at the conference, it is reported that since more
than eight million tons of plastic bags end up in the oceans each year, “microplastics in the seas now outnumber stars
in our galaxy.” “If present trends continue, by 2050 our oceans will have more plastic than fish,” Dan Tri reports,
quoting Caitlin Wiesen, country director of the UN Development Programme in Vietnam.
These above-mentioned fearful facts, however, are not merely global issues, but domestic problems as well,
according to local media. Many local news outlets, when relating data from the conference, point out that white
pollution – a term used to indicate the overwhelming discharge of plastic bags into the environment – is even getting
worse in Vietnam than elsewhere.
(Source: https://english.thesaigontimes.vn)
A. White pollution is getting worse and worse.
B. White pollution – a new type of pollution.
C. The facts about plastic bags are scarier than what we can see.
D. The problems caused by white pollution are increasing.
Câu 31. The word “tenterhooks” in the first paragraph mostly means _______________.
A. The feeling of happiness to know the good results.
B. The possibility of harm or death to someone.
C. Worry or nervousness about something that is going to happen.
D. A statement about what you think will happen in the future.
Câu 32. The following are the facts about white pollution, EXCEPT ___________.
A. Five billion is the number of single-use plastic bags consumed by the world population in one year.
B. Plastic waste makes up about one tenth of the solid waste on the Earth.
C. It is as effortless to decay plastic bags as to manufacture them.
D. Every year over eight million tons of plastic bags are littered in the oceans.
Câu 33. What does the phrase “present trends” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. Microplastics in the seas now are much more than the stars in the sky.
B. Million tons of plastics bags are discharged into the oceans.
C. It takes 500 to 1,000 years to decompose the whole plastic bags.
D. There are more plastic bags in the oceans than fish.
Câu 34. What does the author imply in the last paragraph?
A. White pollution in Vietnam is almost out of control.
B. Vietnamese should solve this environmental problem themselves.
C. The state of plastic pollution in Vietnam is becoming the worst in the world.
D. To reduce pollution, every country in the world has to join hands together.
More often than not, you can't just "order up a job" by responding to an online posting and have it delivered in one or
two days as if you were buying whatever your heart desires on Amazon. Even as employers are hiring at a higher
rate than they have in the last several years, it can often take months to work your way through the job search
process. If you are a new graduate yet to receive a job offer, if you recently moved to a new locale with your spouse
or partner or if you are unemployed for any other reason, you may find success in your job search by spending time
volunteering at a nonprofit organization.
Both the nonprofit and for-profit worlds need people with many of the same talents. The best volunteer jobs for you
to consider are ones where the experience you acquire will be applicable in the "for-pay" position you want to attain.
It's often the case that once you display your passion for the organization and its mission, and have demonstrated
your abilities, you'll earn strong consideration when a paying position opens up that can benefit from your talents.
Even if you don't have a path to employment at the place you volunteer, by highlighting your volunteer experience
on your resume, you can demonstrate that you haven't been wasting your time away staying at home watching the
grass grow.
There are a few strategies you might adopt when considering at which organization you'll want to volunteer. You'll
probably want to make a priority of volunteering to do what you've already done, or want to do, in the for-profit
sector. Alternatively, however, it might make sense to volunteer to do something where you can turn an area of
professional weakness into a new strength. Remember, as well, that nonprofit organizations maintain strong
relationships with their corporate sponsors, and you might look for a volunteer position that would enable you to be
that nexus point between the two. And, especially if you are recently out of school, you should look for positions that
let you learn about an occupation, a field of interest or an industry.
As you try to determine what you want to volunteer to do, and where you want to do it, make three lists: your
marketable skills, the roles you seek and the kinds of charitable organizations you would want to support. For
example, perhaps your skills cluster around accounting, marketing or event planning. Think about how these might
come in handy for organizations that need financial help figuring out how to brand the organization to attract other
volunteers or donors or run anything from charitable golf tournaments to gala dinners.
(Source: https://money.usnews.com/)
Câu 35. What is the author’s main purpose in the passage?
A. To explain why volunteer work is always beneficial to volunteers.
B. To advice unemployed people to do voluntary work.
C. To prove that people can have a good job via doing volunteer work.
D. To describe the procedure to have a profit job.
Câu 36. According to the first passage, the following should spend time volunteering at a nonprofit organization,
EXCEPT _____________.
A. employers B. emigrants C. the jobless D. new graduates
Câu 37. As mentioned in paragraph 2, what should the volunteers pay attention to when searching for an unpaid job?
A. They should not mention what voluntary jobs they have done in the resume.
B. They should merely display their abilities when doing the for-pay jobs.
C. The best type of volunteer work should be relevant to the one they want to get wages.
D. The employers may think you have been wasting time doing nonprofit jobs.
Câu 38. The word “priority” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. precedence B. unimportance C. demonstration D. preference
Câu 39. What does the phrase “the two” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. volunteer jobs and for-profit jobs B. volunteer jobs and their organizations
C. unpaid jobs and corporate sponsors D. nonprofit organizations and corporate sponsors
Câu 40. What can be inferred from paragraph 3?
A. Doing the voluntary work that you’re not good at is not a good idea.
B. Volunteering is a perfect time to change your weak points into the new good ones.
C. Keeping contacts with corporate sponsors will help you to have a good-paid job in the future.
D. It’s ideal for graduates to choose the positions similar to the jobs they have learnt.
Câu 41. The phrase “marketable skills” in the last paragraph mostly means ______________.
A. the practical skills you can learn from selling things at the markets.
B. the technical skills for a particular job.
C. the useful skills that make an employer want to give you a job.
D. the skills you have been taught at schools.
Câu 42. Which of the following could best describe the author’s attitude about volunteering when being
unemployed?
A. approval B. humorous C. skeptical D. disapproval
Câu 43. Alternative therapies often dismiss by orthodox medicine because they are sometimes administered by
people with no formal medical training.
A. often dismissB. because C. administered by D. formal
Câu 44. The painting was so beautiful that I stood there admired it for a long time.
A. painting B. stood C. admired D. for
Câu 45. Kazakova's performance made her the heroin of the Moscow Film Festival.
A. Kazakova's B. made C. the heroin of D. Film Festival
Câu 46. There are more superstitious beliefs in Eastern countries than in Western ones.
A. Western countries don't have fewer superstitious beliefs than Eastern ones.
B. Eastern countries have more superstitious beliefs than Western ones.
C. Eastern and Western countries have many more superstitious beliefs.
D. More superstitious beliefs exist in Western countries than in Eastern ones.
Câu 47. "You've broken my CD player, Sam," said Jenny.
A. Jenny charges Sam with having broken her CD player.
B. Jenny charged Sam with having broken my CD player.
C. Jenny blamed Sam for having broken her CD player.
D. Jenny blamed Sam for having broken my CD player,
Câu 48. When the class was over, the students ran out, screamed and shouted.
A. As long as the class finished, the students ran out, screamed and shouted.
B. No sooner was the class over, the students ran out, screamed and shouted.
C. As soon as the class had finished, the students ran out, screamed and shouted.
D. If the class was over, the students would run out, scream and shout.
questions.
Câu 49. Hans told us about his investing in the company. He did it on his arrival at the meeting.
A. Only after investing in the company did Hans inform us of his arrival at the meeting.
B. Not until Hans told us that he would invest in the company did he arrive at the meeting.
C. Hardly had he informed us about his investing in the company when Hans arrived at the meeting.
D. No sooner had Hans arrived at the meeting than he told us about his investing in the company.
Câu 50. You criticized your son before his friends left. It was wrong of you to do that.
A. If you had criticized your son after his friends had left, he wouldn't be so upset now.
B. Your son must have been embarrassed when you criticized him in front of his friend.
C. You should have delayed criticizing your son until after his friends had gone.
D. You must be careful not to embarrass your son when he is with his friends.
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Câu 1. A. August B. gerund C. purpose D. suggest
Câu 2. A. solutions B. hospitals C. families D. projects
Câu 3. A. patient B. release C. martyr D. hopeless
Câu 4. A. infectious B. privacy C. principle D. charity
Câu 5. We take _____ in doing the washing-up, cleaning the floor and watering the flowers.
A. turn B. actions C. measures D. turns
Câu 6. Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine and _____ in China for thousands of years.
A. has been used B. has using C. has used D. has been using
Câu 7. Most of the students in that special school are making good progress, but Michael is a _____ case.
A. hopefully B. hopeless C. hopeful D. hopelessly
Câu 8. In India, in the old days, _____ girl’s family used to give _____ boy's family a gift like money or jewelry.
A. a-a B. a-the C. the-a D. the-the
Câu 9. After graduating from university, I want to ______ my father's footsteps.
A. follow in B. succeed in C. go after D. keep up
Câu 10. I don't know what to say to break the _____ with someone I've just met at the party.
A. air B. ice C. leg D. rule
Câu 11. The director informed that no candidate ______ all the criteria for the administrative position.
A. completed B. fulfilled C. achieved D. suited
Câu 12. After the visit to that special school, we _____ friends with some students with reading disabilities.
A. acquainted B. had C. made D. realized
Câu 13. The archaeological excavation _____ to the discovery of the ancient city lasted several years.
A. led B. leading C. to lead D. being led
Câu 14. If Mr. David _____ at the meeting, he would make a speech.
A. were B. had been C. was D. has been
Câu 15. Australia is the greenest country in the world _____ the people are environmentally friendly.
A. because B. therefore C. however D. yet
Câu 16. I wanted to say goodbye to Jerry, but he __________.
A. was already left B. already left
C. had already been leaving D. had already left
Câu 17. Since moving to another country, some people decide to follow the customs of the new country, while _____
prefer to keep their own customs.
A. another B. otherC. others D. the other
Câu 18. I have a _____ schedule this semester - classes from Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 7 PM!
A. consuming B. grueling C. ungodly D. tight
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word (3) in each of the
Câu 19. Stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony
with nature.
A. coexist peacefully with B. fall in love with
C. agree with D. cooperate with
Câu 20. We have achieved considerable results in the economic field, such as high economic growth, stability and
significant poverty alleviation over the past few years.
A. achievement B. development C. prevention D. reduction
Câu 21. Then the strangest thing happens - Will and Marcus strike up an unusual friendship.
A. cover up B. give up C. make up D. remain
Câu 22. A cost-effective way to fight crime is that instead of making punishments more severe, the authorities should
increase the odds that lawbreakers will be apprehended and punished quickly.
A. economical B. practical C. profitable D. worthless
Câu 23. Hai: “I've seen John at the workshop on communication skills.”
Phong: “__________________.”
A. I see. I'll call him.
B. The workshop was very useful.
C. That can't be John because he's in Paris now.
D. No, I don't think so.
Câu 24. John: “Last year, we went to one of those resorts where everything – food and drink - was free.”
Thomas: “____________________.”
A. Wow! I didn't realize you were such snobs!
B. Really? I prefer to go somewhere a bit quieter.
C. It sounds great. I've never been on an all-inclusive holiday.
D. If you want all your meals and drinks included, you can stay on an all-inclusive basis.
Sir Isaac Newton, the English scientist and mathematician, was one of the most important figures of the 17th century
scientific revolution. One of his greatest achievement was the (25) _____ of the three laws of motion, which are still
used today. But he also had a very unusual personality. Some people would say he was actually insane.
His father died before he was born, and his mother soon remarried. The young Isaac hated his stepfather so much
that he once (26) ____________ to burn his house down - when his stepfather and mother were still inside!
Fortunately he did not, and he went on to graduate from Cambridge without being thrown into prison.
Isaac's first published work was a theory of light and color. When another scientist wrote a paper criticizing this
theory, Isaac flew into an uncontrollable rage. The scientist (27) _____________ for the criticism was a man called
Robert Hooke. He was head of the Royal Society, and one of the most respected scientists in the country.
(28)______________, this made no difference to Isaac, who refused to speak to him for over a year.
The simple fact was that Isaac found it impossible to have a calm discussion with anyone. As soon as someone said
something that he disagreed with, he would lose his (29) ____________. For this reason he lived a large part of his
life isolated from other scientists. It is unlikely that many of them complained.
(Source: https://www.biography.com/scientist/isaac-newton)
Câu 25. A. discovery B. research C. findings D. inventions
Câu 26. A. shouted B. frightened C. threatened D. warned
Câu 27. A. responsible B. reasonable C. guilty D. attributable
Câu 28. A. Although B. However C. Despite D. What is more
Câu 29. A. anger B. mood C. character D. temper
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the question.
Some doctors think that you should drink a glass of water each morning. You should drink this water first thing,
before doing anything else. The temperature of the water should be similar to body temperature; neither too hot nor
too cold.
Why should you drink this water? Water helps your body in many ways. It helps clean out your kidneys. It prepares
your stomach for digestion. Water can also help your intestines work better. After drinking water, the intestines can
more easily take out nutrients from our food. Water also helps us go to the bathroom more easily.
Scientists suggest that people take in 1,600 milliliters of water each day. But don’t drink all of that water in one
sitting. If you do, your kidneys will have to work much harder to eliminate it. It’s better to drink some in the morning
and some in the afternoon. Some people think it’s better to drink between meals and not during meals. They think
water dilutes the juices produced in our stomachs. This can interfere with normal digestion.
Are you drinking enough water every day? Check the color of your urine. If it is light yellow, you are probably
drinking enough. If your urine is very dark yellow, you probably need to drink more water. A little more water each
day could make you much healthier.
Câu 30. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The importance of water B. The advice of the doctors
C. How to drink water correctly? D. The best amount of water to drink
Câu 31. According to the passage, water is good for the following organs of the body, EXCEPT ___________.
A. kidneys B. stomach C. intestines D. livers
Câu 32. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ___________.
A. your body B. your kidney C. water D. your stomach
Câu 33. The word “eliminate” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______________.
A. preserve B. remove C. absorb D. process
Câu 34. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. The first thing you should do every morning is to drink water.
B. You shouldn’t drink too much water at the same time.
C. Drinking water while having meals may interfere with normal digestion.
D. You need to drink more water if your urine is light yellow.
Grandparents are becoming the forgotten generation, with youngsters now too busy to listen to their stories from the
olden days.
A study of 1,000 five to 18 year-olds reveals just 21 per cent will visit their older relatives to hear about how their
lives were different in the past; such as where they worked, how it was living in the war, and how they met the love
of their life. More than half of youths have no idea what job their grandparent did before retirement – admitting
they’d never thought to ask. Sadly, one in 10 admitted they are simply not interested in their grandmother’s or
grandad’s previous job or talents and interests, and a quarter only turn up to see them for pocket money. But 23 per
cent claim the reason they don’t know anything about their older relatives is because they don’t really get the chance
to talk properly.
Geoff Bates, spokesman for McCarthy & Stone’s Inspirational Generation campaign, said: “We know this generation
have lived full lives with heroic tales to tell and so much to offer, but how many of us have actually thought to ask
these questions of our older family members? We want to shout about the amazing feats retirees have achieved in
their lifetime and put the spotlight on the wonderfully colorful lives of today’s older people. We are calling on
parents and children to talk to their grandparents, to find out what they have done in their lives – and continue to do,
and tell us all about it so we can give them the credit they deserve.”
Researchers found that although 65 per cent of youngsters do see their grandparents every single week, 37 per cent
claim this is only because their parents want them to. And while 39 per cent talk to their grandparents on the phone,
Facebook or Skype at least once a week – 16 per cent once a day – conversation is rarely focused on what they are
doing or have done in the past. Four in 10 kids have no idea what their grandparents proudest achievements are,
while 30 per cent don’t know if they have any special skills or talents. And 42 per cent don’t spend any time talking
about their grandparent’s history – and are therefore clueless about what their grandmother or grandad was like when
they were younger. Perhaps due to this lack of communication and respect, just six per cent of children say they look
up to their grandparents as a role model and inspiration. However, grandchildren are agreed their grandparents are
both loving and friendly, while 43 per cent think they’re funny – with 23 per cent admitting they often have more fun
with their elderly relatives than their parents.
(Source: https://www.independent.co.uk)
A. Grandparents are outdated people in their families.
B. Young people now do not concern much about their grandparents.
C. Grandparents are not interested in telling stories about their life in the past any more.
D. Young people are too busy to take care of their grandparents.
Câu 36. According to the study in paragraph 2, which information is NOT true?
A. Merely over one fifth of people in the survey keep asking about the bygone time of their grandparents.
B. Over 50% of the young don’t know about their older relatives’ professions before superannuation.
C. Most of youths visit their grandparents to ask for money.
D. Nearly a quarter of young people don’t have proper opportunities to converse with their older relatives.
Câu 37. The word “feats” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _________________.
A. accomplishments B. failures C. difficulties D. differences
A. parents B. children C. colorful lives D. grandparents
Câu 39. It can be inferred from paragraph 3 that McCarthy & Stone’s Inspirational Generation campaign
____________________.
A. encourages people to ask more questions about their grandparents’ jobs.
B. would like to honour the retirees with their remarkable achievements and experienced life.
C. hopes to give recognition to the older family members.
D. intends to retell the heroic tails of the older generation and find out what they have done in the past.
Câu 40. According to the last paragraph, the proportion of the young voluntarily visiting their older family members
every week is ___________________.
A. 37% B. 65% C. 28% D. 39%
Câu 41. The author implied in the last paragraph that ____________.
A. youngsters nowadays are too indifferent with their grandparents’ lives in the former times.
B. more youths use modern technology to keep in touch with their older generation.
C. grandchildren do not have much time to care for their elderly relatives’ special skills and talents.
D. lack of communication and respect is the main reason why youngsters are not interested in what their
grandparents have done in the past.
Câu 42. The word “inspiration” in the last paragraph mostly means ________.
A. disincentive B. encumbranceC. stimulation D. hindrance
Câu 43. It is essential that cancer is diagnosed and treated as early as possible in order to assure a successful cure.
A. that B. is C. treated D. to assure
Câu 44. Having deciding on the topic of the presentation, he started finding relevant information for it.
A. Having deciding B. presentation C. finding D. for
Câu 45. The new trade agreement should felicitate more rapid economic growth.
A. The B. should felicitate C. more D. economic growth
Câu 46. Tet holiday is the most interesting Vietnamese traditional festival that he's ever attended.
A. Tet holiday is more interesting than the Vietnamese traditional festival that he’s ever attended.
B. He has never attended a more interesting Vietnamese traditional festival than Tet holiday.
C. He has attended many interesting Vietnamese traditional festival including Tet holiday.
D. Tet holiday is one of the most interesting Vietnamese traditional festival he's ever attended.
Câu 47. “You didn’t lock the door this morning as I found the keys on the table when I got home!” the woman told
her son.
A. The woman scolded her son with unlocking the door that morning as she found the key on the table.
B. The woman criticized her son for not locking the door that morning, adding that she saw the keys on the
table.
C. The Woman blamed her son for not unlocking the door that morning as she found the key on the table.
D. The woman reproached her son of not locking the door that morning, emphasizing that she saw the keys
on the table.
Câu 48. Soil erosion is a result of forests being cut down carelessly.
A. That forests are being cut down carelessly results from soil erosion
B. Soil erosion contributes to forests being cut down carelessly.
C. Soil erosion results in forests being cut down carelessly.
D. That forests are being cut down carelessly leads to soil erosion.
questions.
Câu 49. You can feel more at ease by taking part in group dating. It’s the only way.
A. By taking part in group dating can you only feel more at ease.
B. Only by taking part in group dating can you feel more at ease.
C. The only way you are by taking part in group dating can feel more at ease.
D. The way you can feel more at ease is taking part in only group dating.
Câu 50. As long as you stay calm, you have nothing to fear from the talk show.
A. You have remained calm for a long time in spite of your fear of the talk show.
B. Talk shows are only intimidating for people who are not extremely calm.
C. Provided that you do not get nervous, the talk show won't go badly for you.
D. Even if you are afraid of the talk show, it is important not to express it.
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Câu 1. A. emblem B. member C. regret D. theme
Câu 2. A. definitions B. documents C. combs D. doors
Mark the fetter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in
Câu 3. A. pursue B. enroll C. legend D. export
Câu 4. A. interact B. entertain C. compassion D. submarine
Câu 5. To Hoa, her father is the greatest person in the world and he always sets a good _______ for her.
A. role B. behavior C. example D. action
Câu 6. Food and drinks which strongly______ the body can cause stress.
A. boost B. motivate C. encourage D. stimulate
Câu 7. They were so _________ about joining the local volunteer group that they couldn’t sleep last night.
A. excite B. excitement C. exciting D. excited
Câu 8. In Japan, ______ most important holiday of ______ season is New Year’s Day, which comes one week after
Christmas.
A. the-the B. ∅ – the C. the – ∅ D. the - a
Câu 9. The travel industry should work with local councils and government agencies to agree ____________ realistic
standards for planning and development in tourist areas.
A. uponB. with C. at D. for
Câu 10. In Viet Nam, you shouldn't ________ at somebody's house on the first day of the New Year unless you have
been invited by the house owner.
A. show up B. get up C. put up D. go up
Câu 11. The Convention for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities came into _______ on 3rd May 2008.
A. action B. forceC. truth D. reality
Câu 12. I_______ for the information about the differences between further education and higher education all this
morning.
A. had searched B. have been searched C. have been searching D. have searched
Câu 13. ______ interested in Curling, I would try to learn more about this sport
A. Were I B. If I am C. Should I D. I was
Câu 14. After seeing the film Memoir of a Geisha, ____________.
A. the book was read by many people B. the book made many people want to read it
C. many people wanted to read the book D. the reading of the book interested people
Câu 15. I won't buy that car because it has too much _____ on it.
A. ups and downs B. odds and ends C. wear and tear D. white lie
Câu 16. _____ is wiping out many kinds of plants and animals.
A. Defoliation B. Deforestation C. Deformation D. Degradation
Câu 17. _____ Jim was waiting for Sam outside the cinema, he realized that the street was funnily crowded.
A. So B. While C. Unless D. Even though
Câu 18. She's been ______ gymnastics since she was 5 years old.
A. doing B. going C. playing D. practicing
Câu 19. After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1989, the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet
Nam adopted a resolution to have 'more friends and fewer enemies'.
A. breakdown B. breakthroughC. break-in D. outbreak
Câu 20. Local people have cut down the forests to make way for farming.
A. allow farming to take place B. lose way in farming
C. have a way of farming D. give up to farming
Câu 21. We greatly respect my teacher for all of the best things that she brought to us.
A. look up to B. look forwards C. look for D. look down on
Câu 22. During the Great Depression, many people suddenly found themselves jobless after a night.
A. unemployed B. redundant C. unoccupied D. supplementary
Câu 23. Nam: “As women live longer than men, should they retire later?”
Lan: “___________________.”
A. When women are retired, they want to enjoy life.
B. When men are retired, they still want to continue working.
C. The government is still discussing the retirement age.
D. I don't think so. Physically, they are weaker and they need to retire earlier.
Câu 24. Thuy: “Don't forget to finish your homework before class.”
Ngan: “_________________.”
A. do it later. B. Not much.
C. It's quite difficult. D. Thank you for reminding me.
All living things require energy to do the work necessary for survival and reproduction. But what is energy? Energy
is simply the ability to do work, (1) _______ work is done when a force moves an object. Let's consider your own
needs for a moment. You need energy to turn on and turn off your computer. You need energy to (2) _______ of bed
in the morning. And, yes, you need energy to reproduce. So where does energy come from and how do we use it? On
Earth, energy ultimately comes from the sun. Plants use the sun's energy to make sugar. Organisms, in turn, use
sugar as a (3) _______ of energy to do work.
Plants use energy from sunlight to make sugar and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water. The process by which
carbon dioxide and water are (4) _______ to sugar and oxygen using sunlight is referred to as photosynthesis. This is
an endergonic reaction, meaning energy is required by the reaction. Specifically, energy is required to put the carbon
dioxide and the water molecules together to form sugar. Sun (5) _______ the energy needed to drive photosynthesis,
and some of the energy used to make the sugar is stored in the sugar molecule.
Câu 25. (1) A. which B. that C. why D. where
Câu 26. (2) A. get out B. get up C. wake out D. wake up
Câu 27. (3) A. degree B. scale C. source D. format
Câu 28. (4) A. purchased B. converted C. exchanged D. removed
Câu 29. (5) A. absorbs B. transfers C. consumes D. provides
Women often complain that the men in their lives are not romantic enough. But men sometimes have trouble
expressing their feelings, often resorting to cheesy Hallmark cards or pricey bejeweled baubles to do the job for them
But there is a far better way to be romantic and it doesn’t involve spending a fortune or even opening your mouth.
In the days before courting consisted of hanging out and getting drinks, courting was a formal and dignified
endeavor. Symbols were used to express feelings and thoughts deemed too special for mere words. During the
Victorian Era, a whole romantic language developed around the giving and receiving of flowers. Everything from the
type and size of the flower to the way it was held or presented conveyed layers of meaning and communicated a
gentleman’s feelings and intentions. Each bouquet contained a secret message for a lady to eagerly interpret and
endlessly dissect.
These days giving flowers has become a somewhat ho-hum cliché. Resurrecting this Victorian tradition will infuse
the gesture with new life and romance and bring back some of the subtly, mystery, and fun of courtship. Your lady
will swoon that you put far more thought into your selection of flowers than grabbing a bouquet out of the case at
Wal-Mart. You’ll come off as a real gentleman and a hopeless romantic. It can become an amazing tradition you’ll
both enjoy. Seriously, women eat this stuff up.
Of course, even women nowadays have forgotten the meanings of flowers. So buy your lady a flower dictionary.
And keep a copy for yourself (it’s important that you both use the same reference, as the meanings were never set in
stone and can sometimes vary from book to book). Then, each time you present her with a bouquet, she can search
the volume to find what secret messages you have embedded in the flowers.
(Source: www.artofmanliness.com)
Câu 30. What is the author’s main purpose in the passage?
A. To complain that men are not romantic enough.
B. To prove that men are not as romantic as women.
C. To suggest ways for men to be more romantic.
D. To explain what is called “romance”.
Câu 31. The word “dignified” in paragraph 2 mostly means ____________.
A. serious B. trivial C. unimportant D. slight
Câu 32. Which of the following does NOT express a secret message for the female receiver during the Victorian
Era?
A. The kind of flowers B. The size of flowers
C. The way flowers are wrapped D. The colors of the flowers
Câu 33. As mentioned in the third paragraph, it’s so moving if a man ____________.
A. takes a bouquet available B. thinks of the flowers carefully before choosing.
C. enjoys giving flowers to a woman. D. gives his woman something to eat.
Câu 34. What does the word “her” in the last paragraph refer to?
A. your lady B. women C. yourself D. a flower dictionary
Plastic bags are used by everybody. From a vegetable vendor to a designer store, everyone seems to use them. Even
though they are one of the modern conveniences that we seem to be unable to do without, they are responsible for
causing pollution, killing wildlife, and using up the precious resources of the Earth. But, most of us are blissfully
unaware of the repercussions that are occurring and will take place in the future because of the plastic bags.
Every once in a while, the government passes out an order banning store owners from providing plastic bags to
customers for carrying their purchases, with little lasting effect. Plastic bags are very popular with both retailers as
well as consumers because they are cheap, strong, lightweight, functional, as well as a hygienic means of carrying
food as well as other goods. About a hundred billion plastic bags are used every year in the U.S. alone. And then,
when one considers the huge economies and populations of India, China, Europe, and other parts of the world, the
numbers can be staggering. The problem is further exacerbated by the developed countries shipping off their plastic
waste to developing countries like India.
Once they are used, most bags go into landfills. Each year, more and more bags are ending up littering the
environment. Once they become litter, plastic bags find their way into our waterways, parks, beaches, and streets.
And, if they are burned, they infuse the air with toxic fumes. About 100,000 animals, such as dolphins, turtles,
whales, penguins are killed every year due to these bags. Many animals ingest plastic bags, mistaking them for food,
and therefore, die. And worse, the ingested plastic bag remains intact even after the death and decomposition of the
animal. Thus, it lies around in the landscape where another victim may ingest it. One of the worst environmental
effects is that they are non-biodegradable. The decomposition takes about 400 years. No one will live so long to
witness the decomposition of plastic! Thus, save the environment for the future generations as well as animals.
Petroleum products are diminishing and getting more expensive by the day, since we have used this non-renewable
resource increasingly. And to make plastic, about 60-100 million barrels of oil are needed every year around the
world. Surely, this precious resource should not be wasted on producing plastic bags, should it? Petroleum is vital for
our modern way of life. It is necessary for our energy requirements - for our factories, transportation, heating,
lighting, and so on. Without viable alternative sources of energy yet on the horizon, if the supply of petroleum were
to be turned off, it would lead to practically the entire world grinding to a halt.
So, what can be done? A tote bag can make a good substitute for carrying groceries and the shopping. You can keep
the bag with the cashier, and then put your purchases into it instead of the usual plastic bag. Recycling the bags you
already have is another good idea. These can come into use for various purposes, like holding your garbage, instead
of purchasing new ones. While governments may be working out ways to lessen the impact of plastic bags on the
environment; however, each of us should shoulder some of the responsibility for this problem, which ultimately
harms us. Plastics are not only non-biodegradable, but are one of the major pollutants of the sea. For a clean and
green environment, try to use alternatives to plastic whenever and wherever possible. Cut down your use of plastic,
and do your bit to save our planet.
(Source: https://helpsavenature.com/)
Câu 35. Which of the following could be the best tittle of the passage?
A. Plastic pollution – Problems and solutions. B. Harmful effects of plastic bags on the environment.
C. Plastic pollution – What should we do? D. Plastic bags - New threat for the environment.
Câu 36. What is the synonym of the word “repercussions” in the first paragraph?
A. situation B. interference C. contamination D. consequence
Câu 37. According to the second paragraph, what is NOT true about the reality of plastic bags?
A. The more population a country has, the more complicated the plastic pollution is.
B. Plastic bags are often used because of their convenience.
C. Importing plastic waste from developed countries makes the problem more sophisticated.
D. The governments do not prohibit the use of plastic bags at the stores.
Câu 38. The following are the negative effects of plastic bags on the environment, EXCEPT ________.
A. They make water, soil and air polluted.
B. Marine animals may die because of eating plastic bags.
C. It takes plastic bags a very long time to be biodegraded.
D. People do not live long enough to check whether plastic bags are decomposed or not.
Câu 39. The word “intact” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______________.
A. undamaged B. broken C. harmful D. dangerous
Câu 40. According to the passage, petroleum is described as a resource that ________________.
A. increases the cost of products.
B. is wasted on many energy demands of life.
C. is indispensable in almost all activities of the modern world.
D. is replaced by other alternatives in producing plastic bags.
Câu 41. What does the word “it” in the last paragraph refer to?
A. the cashier B. the bag C. the shopping D. a good substitute
Câu 42. What does the author suggest in the last paragraph?
A. Plastic bags should be limited as much as possible to save the Earth from their harmful impacts.
B. Each individual should reuse their plastic bags to save money for other purchases.
C. The governments should cooperate with every citizen in cleaning the plastic bags in the polluted oceans.
D. It is easier to keep the environment clean at first than to save it after it is polluted.
Câu 43. These companies were accused on having released a large amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
A. were accused B. on C. amount D. into
Câu 44. Annoying by the receptionist's behavior, they decided not to stay in that hotel.
A. Annoying B. behavior C. not to stay D. in
Câu 45. He acknowledges that sometime art simply holds up a mirror to the society it is born from.
A. acknowledges B. sometime C. holds up D. born from
Câu 46. I'm 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.
Câu 47. I've never seen such a nice bouquet of wedding flowers.
A. This bouquet of wedding flowers is the nicest that I've ever made.
B. This is the nicest bouquet of wedding flowers that I've ever seen.
C. I have never seen the nicest bouquet of wedding flowers so far.
D. Nothing I've seen is nicer than this bouquet of wedding flowers.
Câu 48. "I don't think Janet will win this time" said Tony.
A. Tony wondered if Janet would win this time.
B. Tony believed that Janet would win that time.
C. Tony doubted whether Janet would win that time.
D. Tony suggested that Janet should try to win that time.
questions.
Câu 49. Marie prepared her homework carefully. She could answer all the questions and got good marks.
A. Although she prepared her homework carefully, Marie could not answer all the questions and got good
marks.
B. Having prepared her homework carefully, Marie could answer all the questions and got good marks.
C. If she had prepared her homework carefully, Marie could have answered all the questions and got good
marks.
D. It was because of her careful preparation for the homework, Marie couldn't answer all the questions and
got good marks.
Câu 50. The plane will leave on time. The weather may be nice or not.
A. The plane will leave on time regardless of the weather.
B. The plane will leave on time only if the weather were good.
C. The flight will be cancelled due to the fact that the weather is not nice.
D. The plane won't leave if the weather is bad.
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Câu 1. A. nourish B. flourish C. courageous D. courage
Câu 2. A. tickled B. Published C. produced D. replaced
Câu 3. A. transcript B. preserve C. training D. royal
Câu 4. A. meaningful B. portable C. interact D. handkerchief
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Câu 5. He took one of______ books at _____random.
A. 0/0 B. the/0 C. 0/the D. 0/a
Câu 6. I _______the book about artificial intelligence by tomorrow, then you can borrow it.
A. will finish B. will be finishing C. will have finished D. finish
Câu 7. The government ordered the military ______ robots to access remote areas that are dangerous to the lives of
militants.
A. to designing B. Design C. to design D. design
Câu 8. A nature reserve _____ from a natural park usually in being smaller and having its sole purpose as the
protection of nature.
A. differing B. different C. differs D. that differs
Câu 9. It is unquestionable that the incorporation of artificial intelligence in computer revolution has brought _____
greater impacts into people's lives.
A. in B. out C. over D. about
Câu 10. It is important to keep ourselves clean______ germs can cause infections in parts of our body.
A. although B. unless C. while D. because
Câu 11. In The Sociology of Science, ________ a classic, Robert Merton discusses cultural, economic and social
forces that contributed to the development of modern science.
A. now considering B. now considered C. which considers D. which considered
Câu 12. If his family had not been so poor that he did several part-time jobs when he was at university, ______now.
A. he would not be so experienced B. he will not be so experienced
C. he would not have been so experienced D. he would be so experienced
Câu 13. It is recommended that proper actions_______ to protect wildlife and wild places.
A. to be taken B. be taken C. to be done D. be done
Câu 14. When I told my family I wanted to be a professional musician, I faced a______of criticism from my parents,
who strongly disapproved of the idea.
A. barrage B. barricade C. blast D. attack
Câu 15. When my daughter was a baby, I noticed that she developed a______ liking for classical music, and when
she was six I signed her up for violin classes.
A. special B. particular C. specific D. dominant
Câu 16. I _____ an instant dislike to Sam from the moment we were introduced. Within five minutes, he was talking
about his ____dislike of foreigners - without knowing that my own parents were immigrants from Argentina.
A. had/ extreme B. kept/total C. took/deep D. made/instant
Câu 17. Randy Fisher, president of the software company NewTech, is facing_______ of fraud by its chief financial
officer, Brian King, who has openly accused Fisher of hiding millions of dollars of profit in off-shore bank accounts
in order to avoid paying taxes.
A. blames B. criticism C. acclaimation D. accusations
Câu 18. I hate it when people ______assumptions about me based on my skin color.
A. make B. do C. give D. take
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Câu 19. Learning can be see as something that takes place on an ongoing basis from our daily interactions with
others and with the world around us.
A. can be see B. an ongoing C. interactions with D. and with
Câu 20. Her ambition and dogged determination ensures that she rose to the top of her profession.
A. Her ambitionB. ensures C. the top of D. her profession
Câu 21. My mother couldn't bare waste - she always made us eat everything on our plates.
A. couldn't bare B. made C. eat everything D. our plates
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the
Câu 22. Accumulations of sand can be formed by the action of waves on coastal beaches.
A. Acquisition B. Requirement C. Inquiry D. Acknowledgement
Câu 23. My Mum said I had to do all the ironing as a punishment, but I am hoping she will let me off.
A. punish me B. promise me C. commend me D. forgive me
Câu 24. The river has been polluted with toxic waste from local factories.
A. strengthened B. purified C. urbanized D. harmonized
Câu 25. Don’t get angry with such a thing. It’s only a storm in a teacup.
A. serious problem B. trivial thing C. commercial tension D. financial issue
Câu 26. Tom is inviting Linda to his birthday party.
Tom: “Would you like to come to my birthday party next week?"
Linda: “__________________’’
A. Why not? B. Yes, I'd love to. C. I don’t think so. D. No, I‘d love to.
Câu 27. Laura is asking Tom for his idea about a vacation at the beach.
Laura: “Do you think a vacation at the beach will do me good?” Tom: "________________.”
A. Sure. Have a good time there. B. Yes, I think.
C. Could you bye me something? D. Yes, it does.
Câu 28. When we asked the Minister about the strike, he declined to comment.
A. On asking us about the strike, the Minister declined to comment.
B. When asked about the strike, the Minister declined to comment.
C. We declined to comment when the Minister asked us about the strike.
D. Declining to comment, the Minister asked us about the strike.
Câu 29. The man with red hair may have caused it.
A. It may have been caused by the man whose his hair was red.
B. The man whose red hair may have caused it.
C. It may have caused by the man whose hair was red.
D. It may have been caused by the man whose hair was red.
Câu 30. Every page of this book is full of excitement so once you have opened it you cannot put it down.
A. Every page of this book is so exciting that once you have opened it you cannot put it down.
B. Every page of this book is so exciting that it's hard to open it again after putting it down.
C. Every page book is full of excitement so once you have opened it you can put it down.
D. Every page of this book is full of excitement, so not until you have opened it can you notput it down.
questions.
Câu 31. We gain more knowledge about how to stay safe online. We worry about the threats of cybercrime less.
A. The more knowledge about how to stay safe online we gain, the less we worry about the threats of
cybercrime.
B. The more we stay online to gain safety knowledge, the less we worry about the threats of cybercrime.
C. The more knowledge about how to stay safe online we gain, the more we worry about the threats of
cybercrime.
D. The more we know about how to stay safe online, we worry about the threats of cybercrime less.
Câu 32. My brother was so rude to my friends last night. I now regret it.
A. I wish my brother wouldn’t be so rude to my friends last night.
B. My brother regrets having been so rude to my friends last night.
C. I wish my brother hadn’t been so rude to my friends last night.
D. My brother would have been so rude to my friends last night if I regretted it now.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each
A scientist said robots will be more intelligent than humans by 2029. The scientist's name is Ray Kurzweil. He works
for Google as Director of Engineering. He is one of the world’s leading experts on (1) ______ intelligence (A.I). Mr
Kurzweil believes computers will be able to learn from experiences, just like humans. He also thinks they will be
able to tell jokes and stories, and even flirt. Kurzweil‘s 2029 prediction is a lot sooner than many people thought. The
scientist said that in 1999, many A.I. experts said it would be hundreds of years (2) ____ a computer was more
intelligent than a human. He said that it would not be long before computer (3) ______ is one billion times more
powerful than the human brain.
Mr Kurzweil joked that many years ago, people thought he was a little crazy for predicting computers would be as
intelligent as humans. His thinking has stayed the same but everyone else has changed the way they think. He said:
“My views are not radical any more. I've actually stayed (4) ______. It's the rest of the world that's changing its
View.” He highlighted examples of high-tech things we use, see or read about every day. These things make us
believe that computers have intelligence. He said people think differently now: "Because the public has seen things
like Siri (the iPhone’s voice-recognition technology) (5) ______ you talk to a computer, they've seen the Google
self-driving cars."
(Source: https://breakingnewsenglish.com)
Câu 33. (1) A. artificial B. false C. handmade D. fake
Câu 34. (2) A. while B. after C. then D. before
Câu 35. (3) A. intelligent B. intelligently C. intelligence D. intelligences
Câu 36. (4) A. consistent B. insistent C. persistent D. resistant
Câu 37. (5) A. which B. where C. whom D. what
The world needs to do more to prepare for the impact of a rapidly ageing population, the UN has warned -
particularly in developing countries. Within 10 years the number of people aged over 60 will pass one billion, a
report by the UN Population Fund said. The demographic shift will present huge challenges to countries' welfare,
pension and healthcare systems. The UN agency also said more had to be done to tackle "abuse, neglect and violence
against older persons".
The number of older people worldwide is growing faster than any other age group. The report, Ageing in the 21st
Century: A Celebration and a Challenge, estimates that one in nine people around the world are older than 60. The
elderly population is expected to swell by 200 million in the next decade to surpass one billion, and reach two billion
by 2050. This rising proportion of older people is a consequence of success - improved nutrition, sanitation,
healthcare, education and economic well-being are contributing factors, the report says.
But the UN and a charity that also contributed to the report, Help Age International, say the ageing population is
being widely mismanaged. "In many developing countries with large populations of young people, the challenge is
that governments have not put policies and practices in place to support their current older populations or made
enough preparations for 2050," the agencies said in a joint statement.
(Source: www.ieltsbuddy.com)
A. The influence of the rise in aged population.
B. The quick increase of the elderly people.
C. The countries with high percentage of the aged.
D. The challenges caused by the ageing population.
Câu 39. The word “abuse” in the first paragraph could be best replaced by _____________.
A. care B. protection C. insult D. praise
Câu 40. The number of the elderly rises because of the following reasons, EXCEPT _____________.
A. sanitation B. medical care
C. economic well-being D. finance
Câu 41. Which of the following is TRUE about the older people?
A. Of all age groups, the elderly have the fastest growth.

B. More aged people will reduce the pressure on countries’ welfare, pension and healthcare systems.
C. There will be 200 million older people in 2050.
D. The ageing population is managed properly.
Câu 42. The word “their” in the last paragraph refers to ____________.
A. governments’ B. policies C. practices D. older populations
Nowadays, most people realize that it’s risky to use credit card numbers online. However, from time to time, we all
use passwords and government ID numbers on the Internet. We think we are safe, but that may not be true! A new
kind of attack is being used by dishonest people to steal IDs and credit card numbers from innocent websurfers. This
new kind of attack is called “phishing.”
Phishing sounds the same as the word “fishing,” and it implies that a thief is trying to lure people into giving away
valuable information. Like real fishermen, phishers use bait in the form of great online deals or services. For
example, phishers might use fake emails and false websites to con people into revealing credit card numbers, account
usernames, and passwords. They imitate well-known banks, online sellers, and credit card companies. Successful
phishers may convince as many as five percent of the people they contact to respond and give away their personal
financial information.
Is this really a big problem? Actually, tricking five percent of the online population is huge! Currently, more than
350 million people have access to the Internet, and seventy-five percent of those Internet users live in the wealthiest
countries on Earth. It has been estimated that phishers send more than three billion scam messages each year. Even
by tricking only five percent of the people, phishers can make a lot of money.
Since there is so much money to make through this kind of scam, it has caught the interest of more than just small-
time crooks. Recently, police tracked down members of an organized phishing group in Eastern Europe, who had
stolen hundreds of thousands of dollars from people online. The group created official-looking email messages
requesting people to update their personal information at an international bank’s website. However, the link to the
bank in the message actually sent people to the phishers’ fake website. To make matters worse, further investigation
revealed that this group had connections to a major crime gang in Russia.
How can innocent people protect themselves? Above all, they have to learn to recognize email that has been sent by
a phisher. Always be wary of any email with urgent requests for personal financial information. Phishers typically
write upsetting or exciting, but fake, statements in their emails so that people will reply right away. Also, messages
from phishers will not address recipients by name because they really don’t know who the recipients are yet. On the
other hand, valid messages from your bank or other companies you normally deal with will typically include your
name.
Câu 43. Which of the following could best serve as the topic of the passage?
A. A new type of internet attack.
B. Passwords and government ID numbers on the Internet.
C. Innocent websurfers and online risks.
D. Valuable information shared on the internet.
Câu 44. The word “lure” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ____________.
A. avertB. obviate C. forestall D. entice
Câu 45. What does the word “they” in paragraph 2 refer to_______?
A. credit card numbers, account usernames, and passwords
B. people
C. fake emails and false websites
D. phishers
Câu 46. According to paragraph 3, why are only 5% of online users tricked a big problem?
A. Because these 5% of internet users are the wealthiest people among online population.
B. Because the number of online population is myriad and three fourths of them live in rich nations.
C. Because the number of scam messages sent to these users is more than three billion.
D. Because the personal information these people are tricked is financial.
Câu 47. As mentioned in paragraph 4, the trick used by phishers in Eastern Europe is ____________.
A. creating fake international bank’s website to deceive police’s investigation
B. requesting users to update information through official-looking email messages
C. connecting people’s personal information to a major crime gang in Russia
D. interesting many small-time crooks to organize a phishing group
Câu 48. The word “revealed” in paragraph 4 mostly means ______________.
A. concealed B. suppressed C. divulged D. disguised
Câu 49. What suggestion is TRUE according to the last paragraph?
A. Keep calm and be careful with urgent financial messages without your name.
B. You shouldn’t answer any message related to your personal financial information.
C. Ask your bank or company if you receive any upsetting or exciting email.
D. Be cautious with any email without the name of sender.
A. Phishers mostly steal personal information of the wealthiest people.
B. It’s not easy to track down phishers since their websites are false.
C. Recognizing the differences between the true and fake messages will help innocent people protect their
information.
D. Successful phishers may steal people’s personal information from false international banks, online sellers
and credit card companies.
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Câu 1. A. creates B. facesC. strikes D. cigarettes
Câu 2. A. gorgeous B. cordial C. accord D. crossword
Câu 3. A. blackmail B. require C. review D. explore
Câu 4. A. volunteer B. referee C. recommend D. spiritual
Câu 5. Over the last century, there ______ many significant changes in the way we live.
A. are B. were C. had been D. have been
Câu 6. ______ colleges and universities are the main institutions that provide _____ tertiary education.
A. Ø - Ø B. The - Ø C. The – the D. Ø - the
Câu 7. We are aware that, ____, the situation will get worse.
A. unless dealing with carefully B. if dealt not carefully with
C. if not carefully dealt with D. if not carefully dealing with
Câu 8. Some colors disappear quickly in the sea but blue light bounces back or is reflected, to the surface. This
makes the sea look blue. ______ , a stormy sky will make the sea look grey.
A. Therefore B. Hence C. Consequently D. However
Câu 9. Although many people use the word "milk" to _______ to cows’ milk, it also applies to milk from any
animal, including human milk and goat's milk.
A. refer B. prefer C. mention D. address
Câu 10. _______ becoming extinct is of great concern to zoologists.
A. That giant pandas areB. Giant pandas are
C. Are giant pandas D. The giant panda is
Câu 11. To come ______ somebody means to meet him/her by chance.
A. into B. across C. between D. up
Câu 12. They appeared ________ pessimistic about their chances of winning.
A. surprisingly B. advisedly C. firmly D. repeatedly
Câu 13. Your basic needs are the things you ________ to live a normal life.
A. must B. had C. must have D. must have had
Câu 14. _______ to rent a flat, we set about contacting all the accommodation agencies in the city.
A. Deciding B. Having decided C. To decide D. Decided
Câu 15. The responsibility of the _______ is to know how to discover, cure, and rehabilitate the health both of the
individuals and the community.
A. physics B. physicist C. physicality D. physician
Câu 16. Dr. Johnson is a very ________ man in our neighborhood.
A. impossible B. unlike C. unpopular D. disliked
Câu 17. I found it very stressful living in the centre of town, so I was pleased when we moved to a quiet residential
area in the __________.
A. edge B. suburbs C. estate D. outskirts
Câu 18. I had no idea that you and he were on such intimate__________. I thought you were only casual
acquaintances.
A. spans B. periods C. terms D. semesters
Câu 19. The building had originally been a manor house and must have looked beautiful in its heyday.
A. the beginning stage B. period of trial
C. a phase of depression D. a time of great success
Câu 20. Certain parts of town were restricted to residential use, while others were set aside for industrial or
commercial development.
A. kept for a special purpose B. used for building factories
C. reserved for the future D. changed for the better
Câu 21. He's really out of shape, so he'd better start exercising. Otherwise, he won't be able to join us on the hiking
trip next month.
A. out of work B. unhealthy and stressed
C. physically fit D. always joyful
Câu 22. Many new medicines today eradicate diseases before they become too widespread.
A. wipe out B. get rid of C. speed up D. find out
THE RISE OF OLDER CITIES
Many older cities are having modern makeovers and they are being given a new (1) ______. Sometimes the
impetus for this type of change comes from the need to provide new facilities for particular events being held in the
city - a sporting event, or something similar. On other occasions the change just seems to take place almost naturally.
Take Birmingham, for instance, (2) ________ it was previously an unfashionable place to live, it has now
become trendy, and this change has been brought about largely by the new-look architecture that can be found
everywhere in the city. The old shopping centre has been knocked down and completely rebuilt, and new shopping
malls are (3) ________ to attract shoppers with the high quality of their services and goods. The area located around
the canal, once hidden away and surrounded by decaying factories was often used as a rubbish tip, but it has now
become a trendy place made up of modern offices, bars, sought-after apartments and restaurants. To (4)_________
up, Birmingham has become the place to be. Even in what was formerly the poorest part of the city an old factory
has been converted into a lively complex of studios, galleries and coffee bars. With its theatres, museums and
football teams Birmingham is (5) _______ worth visiting and has something for everyone.
Câu 23. (1) A. look B. view C. panorama D. sight
Câu 24. (2) A. Even B. Since C. As D. Although
Câu 25. (3) A. competing B. competitive C. competition D. competitor
Câu 26. (4) A. end B. sum C. finish D. break
Câu 27. (5) A. exactly B. absolutely C. completely D. well
Câu 28. Since they would study in the same primary school, they have known each other.
A. would study B. the same C. they D. known
Câu 29. The first time that Gertrude went skiing, she bruised one of her legs and broke another.
A. The first time B. went skiing C. bruised D. another
Câu 30. That the patient's condition had worsened so quickly surprising the doctor.
A. the patient's B. had C. so D. surprising
When we think of the renewable energy transition, we often have in mind dark blue photovoltaic rectangles
carpeting the landscape or large three-blade horizontal axis wind turbines marching along mountain ridges or into the
sea. We think about grid reliability and consumer cost per kilowatt-hour, or we think about the climate change
apocalypse that we will impose on future generations if we fail to act swiftly enough. All of these elements are
important from technical and policy perspectives, but there is something missing that will be key to success if we are
to meet the goals that we have set for ourselves. We must recognize the importance of human culture to the
realization of change.
It is a lack of imagination that has brought us to the brink, and it will be an influx of imagination that can
possibly pull us back from it. If we are going to succeed in reducing carbon emissions, we must make the solutions
more visible, inspire the general public, and get people excited about the renewable energy transition.
This is the mission of the Land Art Generator Initiative (LAGI), a nonprofit that works with cities around the world
on civic art installations that also function as renewable energy infrastructures. These generous works of art give
back more than just beauty and return more than just kilowatt hours on their capital investment. LAGI design
competitions have changed the way that cities and developers manage the integration of public art and creative
placemaking into the master planning process for new developments. Competitions for Dubai/Abu Dhabi (2010),
New York City (2012), Copenhagen (2014), Glasgow (2015), Santa Monica (2016), Willimantic (2017), and
Melbourne (2018) have brought in over 1,000 designs from 60+ countries.
(source: https://www.archdaily.com/)
A. When aesthetics meets practicality. B. A pioneer in sustainability and energy.
C. Future scenarios for renewables. D. Green energy mitigating climate change.
Câu 32. According to paragraph 1, which is the consideration that the constructors fail to notice?
A. The price for sustainable energy. B. Future unwanted consequences.
C. The projects’ impact on human. D. The resilience of electric line.
Câu 33. The word “influx” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. invasion B. swamp C. downpour D. entrance
A. change B. brink C. success D. imagination
Câu 35. According to paragraph 3, which area is NOT mentioned as the participants of the design contest?
A. Copenhagen B. Buenos Aires. C. Santa Monica D. Glasgow
Câu 36. "Stop smoking or you'll be ill", the doctor told me.
A. The doctor advised me to give up smoking to avoid illness.
B. The doctor suggested smoking to treat illness.
C. I was ordered not to smoke to recover from illness.
D. I was warned against smoking a lot of cigarettes.
Câu 37. He didn't hurry, so he missed the plane.
A. If he hurried, he wouldn't miss the plane.
B. If he had hurried, he wouldn't have caught the plane.
C. If he had hurried, he could have caught the plane.
D. He didn't miss the plane because he was hurried.
Câu 38. No sooner had James begun his new job than he knew his decision was wrong.
A. Just before James took up his new post, he realized that he was not suited for it.
B. As soon as James started working, he realized that his decision had not been a good one.
C. Had James not begun his new job, he would have gone looking for a better one.
D. Since James did not like his new job, he began looking for a better one.
Câu 39. Nam: "Guess what! I won that photo competition!"
Nick: “_______________________”
Nam: "No! First prize is a camera, I'll get it next week!"
A. Sound lovelyB. Yes, spot on C. You're kidding D. What a pity
Câu 40. - "How about some chocolate?" – “________________________”
A. Yes. Why not chocolate now? B. Thank you for your attention.
C. It's OK. Chocolate is good. D. No, thanks. I'm on a diet.
By mid-century, there will likely be 9 billion people on the planet, consuming ever more resources and leading
ever more technologically complex lives. What will our cities be like? How much will artificial intelligence
advance? Will global warming trigger catastrophic changes, or will we be able to engineer our way out of the climate
change crisis?
Making predictions is, by nature, a dicey business, but to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Smithsonian magazine
Big Think asked top minds from a variety of fields to weigh in on what the future holds 40 years from now. The
result is our latest special series, Life in 2050. Demographic changes in world population and population growth will
certainly be dramatic. Rockefeller University mathematical biologist Joel Cohen says it's likely that by 2050 the
majority of the people in the world will live in urban areas, and will have a significantly higher average age than
people today. Cities theorist Richard Florida thinks urbanization trends will reinvent the education system of the
United States, making our economy less real estate driven and erasing the divisions between home and work.
Large migrations from developing countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Mexico, and countries in the
Middle East could disrupt western governments and harm the unity of France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands,
Poland, and the United Kingdom under the umbrella of the European Union.
And rapidly advancing technology will continue ever more rapidly. According to Bill Mitchell, the late director
of MIT's Smart Cities research group, cities of the future won't look like "some sort of science-fiction fantasy" or
"Star Trek" but it's likely that "discreet, unobtrusive" technological advances and information overlays, i.e. virtual
reality and augmented reality, will change how we live in significant ways. Self-driving cars will make the roads
safer, driving more efficient, and provide faster transports. A larger version of driverless cars—driverless trucks—
may make long haul drivers obsolete.
Meanwhile, the Internet will continue to radically transform media, destroying the traditional model of what a
news organization is, says author and former New York Times Public Editor, Daniel Okrent, who believes the most
common kinds of news organizations in the future will be "individuals and small alliances of individuals" reporting
and publishing on niche topics.
(Source: https://bigthink.com)
Câu 41. What topic does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The population in the future B. The advanced artificial intelligence
C. The life in 2050 D. Global warming and its impacts
Câu 42. The word “trigger” in the first paragraph could be best replaced by _____________.
A. cause B. prevent C. encourage D. promote
Câu 43. Which of the following predictions in paragraph 2 is NOT true?
A. The world population will grow considerably.
B. The humans will have a longer life span.
C. Urbanization trends will increase the separation between home and workplace.
D. More and more inhabitants choose urban areas to live.
Câu 44. The word “disrupt” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______________.
A. settle B. establish C. disturb D. replace
Câu 45. According to paragraph 4, the following countries are damaged by the migrations, EXCEPT ____________.
A. the countries in the Middle East B. Germany
C. the United Kingdom D. the Netherlands
Câu 46. What is the problem caused by advanced technology for future humans in paragraph 5?
A. It makes people likely to live in the virtual reality.
B. It will be unsafe for people to drive their cars on the roads.
C. Long haul drivers may become unemployed.
D. People’s lives will be getting worse.
Câu 47. What does the word “who” in the last paragraph refer to?
A. Daniel Okrent B. New York Times C. author D. traditional model
Câu 48. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude about the life in 2050?
A. pessimistic B. optimistic C. doubtful D. anxious
questions.
Câu 49. The region's average rainfall is high. Few streams and rivers can be seen there.
A. Because of the region's high average rainfall, few streams and rivers can be seen there.
B. The region's average rainfall is so high that few streams and rivers can be seen there.
C. If the region's average rainfall were high, more streams and rivers could be seen there.
D. In spite of the region's high average rainfall, few streams and rivers can be seen there.
Câu 50. Boys and girls can't be real friends. Tara's grandmother thinks so.
A. Tara's grandmother finds it impossible for boys and girls to be real friends.
B. Tara's grandmother makes it impossible for boys and girls to be real friends.
C. Tara's grandmother finds it possible for boys and girls to be real friends.
D. Tara's grandmother makes it possible for boys and girls to be real friends.
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Câu 1. A. weighs B. coughs C. ploughs D. soughs
Câu 2. A. nation B. national C. nationality D. nationally
Câu 3. A. intellect B. insecure C. visitor D. slavery
Câu 4. A. combustion B. achievement C. ambitious D. dominant
Câu 5. ________ Internet is offering human beings a wide range of benefits and some drawbacks as well.
A. The B. X C. A D. An
Câu 6. Last year, my father ________, but now after a bad cough, he has given it up.
A. was always smoking B. always smokes
C. always smoked D. had always smoked
Câu 7. John admitted ________ a lot of compulsory courses in his higher education curriculum.
A. to skip B. to have skipped C. to be skipping D. to having skipped
Câu 8. If my time-management skills had been better, I ____________________ from serious stress when I was in
university.
A. wouldn't suffer B. hadn't suffered C. will not suffer D. wouldn't have suffered
Câu 9. An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his _________________
concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.
A. individual B. individualistic C. individualism D. individualize
Câu 10. One of the main drawbacks of office work is that people can be easily inflicted _________________ back
pains.
A. from B. with C. by D. on
Câu 11. In a relationship if you are giving and getting nothing back in __________, stop giving so much, and spend
time being. Give to yourself, be who you are.
A. fact B. the end C. addition D. return
Câu 12. As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands - one for helping yourself, ______________
for helping others.
A. another B. otherC. two D. the other
Câu 13. In the United States, there has risen a demand that guns _________ from the public.
A. are banned B. ban C. be banned D. banned
Câu 14. She thinks very ___________ of him although he behaves badly to her.
A. openly B. kindly C. highly D. widely
Câu 15. Alex dreams of going on tour – he’s just waiting for his big ______________ to get his foot in the door of
the music industry.
A. deal B. break C. cake D. cheese
Câu 16. When someone is down on their __________, friends are not easy to find.
A. mood B. luck C. fortune D. merit
Câu 17. The widened _________ will help keep traffic flowing during rush hours.
A. entryway B. runway C. freeway D. pathway
Câu 18. We all thought that Doug was _________ to be an artist, so we were very surprised when he became a trader
on Wall Street.
A. likely B. about C. bound D. due
Câu 19. ln 1921, accompanied by her two daughters, Marie Curie made a triumphant journey to the United States to
raise funds for research on radium.
A. sorrowful B. difficult C. adventurous D. victorious
Câu 20. Although the general manager is officially in charge, everyone knows his deputy is really in the driving seat.
A. out of control B. on duty C. abusing of power D. in control of a situation
Câu 21. The matches went on till as late as 10 p.m. on Saturday and even then the A division final had to be carried
over to the next day.
A. brought forward B. put out C. moved out D. put off
Câu 22. Urbanization is the triumph of the unnatural over the natural, the grid over the organic.
A. failure B. effort C. power D. side
STREET PAPERS
The problem of homelessness is an international one. In the capital cities of the world, the sight of people
begging on the streets is becoming increasingly rare. But all over the world, homeless people are taking the future
into their own (1) _____________. By selling "street papers" they no longer need to beg for a (2) ____________.
The concept of the street paper is simple. It is sold by homeless and ex-homeless people (3) ________ buy it at a
fixed price of 30p and sell it to the public for 70p, keeping 40p for themselves. If they have no money, then they can
get the first ten copies on (4) _____________ and pay for them later. Every paper seller receives training and is
given a special identity badge.
The paper itself contains articles of general and social interest, film and book reviews, cartoons and the
occasional celebrity interview. Advertising and sales provide most of the income, and all profits go (5)
______________ into helping homeless people.
Câu 23. (1) A. heads B. shoulders C. mouths D. hands
Câu 24. (2) A. living B. life C. lively D. live
Câu 25. (3) A. whom B. who C. which D. whose
Câu 26. (4) A. cash B. cheque C. credit D. card
Câu 27. (5) A. forward B. out C. through D. back
Câu 28. Though the police tried their best to catch the thief, he was escaped.
A. the B. their C. catch D. was
Câu 29. I'm sorry to inform that he can have done very well, but he was lazy.
A. to inform B. can C. very D. lazy.
Câu 30. The lesions caused by the activity of the scolytid create an entry site for secondary infection by bacterium
and fungi.
A. caused B. create C. secondary D. bacterium
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
In the near term, the goal of keeping AI’s impact on society beneficial motivates research in many areas, from
economics and law technical topics such as verification, validity, security and control. Whereas it may be little more
than a minor nuisance if your laptop crashes or gets hacked, it becomes all the more important that an AI system
does what you want it to do if it controls your car, your airplane, your pacemaker, your automated trading system or
your power grid. Another short-term challenge is preventing a devastating arms race in lethal autonomous weapons.
In the long term, an important question is what will happen if the quest for strong AI succeeds and an AI system
becomes better than humans at all cognitive tasks. Such a system could potentially undergo recursive self-
improvement, triggering an intelligence explosion leaving human intellect far behind. By inventing revolutionary
new technologies, such a superintelligence might help us eradicate war, disease, and poverty, and so the creation of
strong AI might be the biggest event in human history. Some experts have expressed concern, though, that it might
also be the last, unless we learn to align the goals of the AI with ours before it becomes superintelligent.
There are some who question whether strong AI will ever be achieved, and others who insist that the creation of
superintelligent AI is guaranteed to be beneficial. At FLI we recognize both of these possibilities, but also recognize
the potential for an artificial intelligence system to intentionally or unintentionally cause great harm. We believe
research today will help us better prepare for and prevent such potentially negative consequences in the future, thus
enjoying the benefits of AI while avoiding pitfalls.
(source: https://www.beyondteaching.com/)
A. Transcending complacency on superintelligent machines.
B. No time like the present for AI safety work.
C. The importance of researching AI safety.
D. Challenges to ensuring the safety of AI systems.
Câu 32. According to paragraph 1, what is NOT mentioned as a potential benefit of AI?
A. Facilitating the identification system. B. Managing the electricity in homes.
C. Controlling vehicles and gadgets. D. Curing life-threatening diseases.
Câu 33. The word “recursive” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. powerful B. repeated C. impossible D. monotonous
A. event B. human C. history D. poverty
Câu 35. According to paragraph 3, which information is incorrect about the future of AI?
A. We cannot deny the likelihood of AI turning on its creator – the human.
B. The emergence of superintelligence will yield valuable benefits for human.
C. One of the focus of AI system nowadays should be preparation and preventive measures.
D. The probability of malicious artificial intelligence is an unexpected zero.
Câu 36. Meaningful silence is always better than meaningless words.
A. Meaningless words are not so good as meaningful silence.
B. Meaningful silence is the best among meaningful words.
C. Silence is always less meaningful than words are.
D. Words are always meaningless, and so is silence.
Câu 37. "It's the funniest show I've ever seen," Susan said.
A. Susan said that it was the funniest show she had ever seen.
B. Susan said that she's never seen such a funny show before.
C. Susan said no other shows in the world were as funny as this one.
D. Susan said that this was one of the funniest shows of all time.
Câu 38. It was wrong of you to scare your brother like that.
A. You must not scare your brother like that.
B. You ought not to have scared your brother like that.
C. You should have scared your brother like that.
D. You should not scare your brother like that.
Câu 39. Two graduates are talking with each other.
- Student A: "Then, are you working or taking a postgraduate course?" - Student B: “________.”
A. I think I should earn a living myself rather than live on my parents.
B. I'm for working and getting experience before going into further study.
C. I think taking a postgraduate course when unemployed will really do.
D. I guess, taking a course is better than doing nothing.
Câu 40. - A: "What do you think about time management skill?" - B: “_____________.”
A. It's time to go. B. I quite agree with you.
C. It is an important life skill. D. I can't help thinking about it.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
People are living longer and, in some parts of the world, healthier lives. This represents one of the crowning
achievements of the last century, but also a significant challenge. Longer lives must be planned for. Societal aging
may affect economic growth and lead to many other issues, including the sustainability of families, the ability of
states and communities to provide resources for older citizens, and international relations. The Global Burden of
Disease, a study conducted by the World Health Organization, predicts a very large increase in age-related chronic
disease in all regions of the world. Dealing with this will be a significant challenge for all countries’ health services.
Population aging is driven by declines in fertility and improvements in health and longevity. In more developed
countries, falling fertility beginning in the early 1900’s has resulted in current levels being below the population
replacement rate of two live births per woman. Perhaps the most surprising demographic development of the past 20
years has been the pace of fertility decline in many less developed countries. In 2006, for example, the total fertility
rate was at or below the replacement rate in 44 less developed countries.
One central issue for policymakers in regard to pension funds is the relationship between the official retirement
age and actual retirement age. Over several decades in the latter part of the 20th century, many of the more
developed nations lowered the official age at which people become fully entitled to public pension benefits. This was
propelled by general economic conditions, changes in welfare philosophy, and private pension trends. Despite the
recent trend toward increased workforce participation at older ages, a significant gap between official and actual ages
of retirement persists. This trend is emerging in rapidly aging developing countries as well. Many countries already
have taken steps towards much-needed reform of their old-age social insurance programs. One common reform has
been to raise the age at which workers are eligible for full public pension benefits. Another strategy for bolstering
economic security for older people has been to increase the contributions by workers. Other measures to enhance
income for older people include new financial instruments for private savings, tax incentives for individual
retirement savings, and supplemental occupational pension plans.
As life expectancy increases in most nations, so do the odds of different generations within a family coexisting.
In more developed countries, this has manifested itself as the ‘beanpole family,’ a vertical extension of family
structure characterized by an increase in the number of living generations within a lineage and a decrease in the
number of people within each generation. As mortality rates continue to improve, more people in their 50’s and 60’s
will have surviving parents, aunts, and uncles. Consequently, more children will know their grandparents and even
their great-grandparents, especially their great-grandmothers. There is no historical precedent for a majority of
middle-aged and older adults having living parents.
(Adapted from https://www.ielts-mentor.com)
Câu 41. Which of the following best describes the main purpose of the author in the passage?
A. To present a synopsis of the causes and effects of the aging population.
B. To provide an overview of the drawbacks of the world’s aging population.
C. To suggest some effective solutions to deal with the rapid increase of the aging population.
D. To prove the significant contribution of the aging population to the world economy.
Câu 42. As mentioned in the first paragraph, the following aspects will be influenced by the aging in the society,
EXCEPT ___________.
A. the stable progress of families B. social welfare
C. medical care D. technology achievements
Câu 43. What can be inferred from the second paragraph?
A. The birthrate in developed countries is less than that in developing nations.
B. The increase in death rate led to the shortage of laborers in developed countries.
C. The fertility of the world population is not enough to substitute the elderly.
D. The improvement in medical care is one of the reasons for falling fertility.
Câu 44. What does the word “this” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. public pension benefits
B. the reduction of the official age entirely pensioned
C. the relationship between the official retirement age and actual retirement age
D. central issue
Câu 45. The word “eligible” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. entitled B. unqualified C. mature D. devoted
Câu 46. According to paragraph 3, which of the following is the measure of old-age social insurance programs?
A. The decrease in the age the elderly can receive pension.
B. The encouragement the elderly to contribute more in economy.
C. Enacting many policies to increase their income before retirement.
D. Widening the gap between official and actual ages of retirement.
Câu 47. The word “manifested” in the last paragraph could be best replaced by ________.
A. illustrated B. demonstrated C. proved D. recognized
Câu 48. What is the benefit of aging mentioned in the last paragraph?
A. The mortality rates are decreasing.
B. People will have the chance to live with their parents longer.
C. Children are likely to live in an extended family with more brothers and sisters.
D. The life expectancy is being improved.
questions.
Câu 49. Disabled people can contribute to our community. Non-disabled people can also contribute to our
community.
A. Either disabled people or non-disabled ones can contribute to our community.
B. Both disabled people and non-disabled ones can contribute to our community.
C. Only disabled people not non-disabled ones can contribute to our community.
D. Neither disabled people nor non-disabled ones can contribute to our community.
Câu 50. More and more Vietnamese youngsters are studying English. They recognize the importance of the
language.
A. As more and more Vietnamese youngsters are studying English, they recognize the importance of the
language.
B. Seeing the importance of English, more and more Vietnamese youngsters are studying the language.
C. More and more Vietnamese youngsters are studying English, but they recognize the importance of the
language.
D. More and more Vietnamese youngsters are studying English, or they recognize the importance of the
language.
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Câu 1. A. plays B. says C. stays D. days
Câu 2. A. advertiser B. advertising C. advertisement D. advertise
Câu 3. A. nature B. canal C. occur D. record
Câu 4. A. conservative B. flexibility C. refugee D. population
Câu 5. He plagued me ___________ stupid questions all through lunch.
A. for B. at C. with D. on
Câu 6. Mrs Florida felt that her marriage had become __________ prison.
A. a B. the C. O D. an
Câu 7. "Which CD did you get Marcus in the end?" – "I got him the one _________ said he really wanted to hear."
A. that B. who he C. whose D. which he
Câu 8. To get their message across, animal activists are even willing to _______________ the use of violence.
A. make use of B. take advantage of C. resort to D. make allowance for
Câu 9. Peter says that they__________ the party in the garden if the weather_______ good.
A. would have/was B. will have/is C. would have/is D. have/is
Câu 10. People believe that many anonymous poetic satires and letters were attributed to this
mythical____________.
A. personnel B. personality C. personage D. personalize
Câu 11. Nutritionists report that diets that are high in saturated fat clog up our arteries, _______________ reducing
the blood flow to our hearts and brains.
A. thereby B. so C. therefore D. as a result
Câu 12. “I will marry you when I __________ up”, my little son said to Jimmy.
A. grow B. grew C. have grown D. will grow
Câu 13. The Hawaiian alphabet, introduced by missionaries in the 1820's, ___________ and only seven consonants.
A. consists of five vowels B. that consists of five vowels
C. consisting of five vowels D. the five vowels of which consist of
Câu 14. There are fascinating and _____________ stories of everyday life and insights into how different people live
A. thought-provoking B. thought-bound C. thought-controlled D. thought-executing
Câu 15. Many others certainly don't see it that way and are adamant that the late politician was largely to blame for
having a(n) ______________for the vision but scant regard for the detail.
A. eye B. ear C. nose D. tongue
Câu 16. People also need to ___________the same warnings in mind if they use mobile phones and email.
A. take B. put C. bear D. have
Câu 17. Running can make your heart work __________ harder than just walking.
A. vigorously B. significantly C. generally D. possibly
Câu 18. Many people_____________ the advanced learning of some children who take music lessons to other
personality traits, such as motivation and persistence, which are required in all types of learning.
A. distinguish B. accredit C. criticize D. appraise
Câu 19. No matter how the connection between language and music is parsed, what is apparent is that our sense of
music, even our love for it, is as deeply rooted in our biology and in our brains as language is.
A. related B. separated C. detached D. construed
Câu 20. A rumor is floating about that the businessman is getting ready to waste millions again in a futile attempt to
become governor, but that's relevant only to the coyotes who will take his money.
A. concealing B. circulating C. obscuring D. covering
Câu 21. Successful desert plants are resilient to scorching summers and frigid winters, drought, and high-salt
conditions.
A. rigid B. flexible C. tough D. sturdy
Câu 22. But some of the weird writing calls that composer to mind, especially in the more reflective moments of the
second movement.
A. recalls that composer B. forgets that composer
C. reminds that composer D. distracts that composer
Tattooing has been around for thousands of years. The act of making a permanent design or mark on the body
was originally thought to (1) ______________ magical protection against disease and misfortune. Later, it was used
to show a person's social status. The Romans, for example, used to tattoo slaves and criminals.
With the arrival of Christianity in Europe, tattooing was forbidden. It virtually died out for hundreds of years,
until European explorers came into (2) ________ with American Indians and Polynesians in the 17th and 18th
centuries. Sailors would return from long voyage, decorated with large and elaborate designs. Many of these sailors
later joined circuses, and earned a living by showing their tattoos to the public.
Nowadays, tattooing is neither as unusual, nor as popular as it once was. Tattoo parlors do exist, but most people
are unwilling to go (3) ____________ the rather painful procedure. On the other hand, temporary tattoos are
becoming increasingly common. The design, (4)_______lasts for three to six weeks, is painted painlessly onto the
skin.
Other people still prefer the (5) _________, permanent techniques, of course. The world record for the most-
tattooed person is held by Tom Leppard from Scotland. His leopard-skin design covers 99.2% of his body surface!
(Source: https://www.britannica.com/art/tattoo)
Câu 23. (1) A. prove B. do C. make D. provide
Câu 24. (2) A. touch B. contact C. meeting D. communication
Câu 25. (3) A. under B. along C. through D. with
Câu 26. (4) A. whatB. which C. that D. whom
Câu 27. (5) A. original B. originate C. originality D. origin
Câu 28. In South Korea, the national government has been built English immersion schools all over the country.
A. South Korea B. has been built C. immersion D. over
Câu 29. In the United States, the burning of fossil fuels making electricity is the largest source of heat-trapping
pollution.
A. the United States B. burning C. making D. heat-trapping
Câu 30. Raw chemical litter is being pumped into the sea, from where it pollutes our beaches.
A. Raw B. litter C. pumped into D. from where
Though the conservation movement had European roots, many observers maintain that the United States has
emerged as the world's leader in environmentalism.
The transcendentalism of the early 1800s and its celebration of the natural world arrived just in time to be
trampled underfoot by the ravages of the Industrial Revolution. As forests disappeared under the ax of reckless
timber barons, coal became a popular source of energy. Unfettered use of coal in homes and factories resulted in
horrific air pollution in cities like London, Philadelphia, and Paris.
In the 1850s, a carnival huckster named George Gale heard about an immense California redwood that was over
600 years old when Jesus was born. Upon seeing the magnificent tree, nicknamed The Mother of the Forest, Gale
hired men to cut the tree down so that its bark could be displayed in his sideshow. The reaction to Gale's stunt,
however, was swift and ugly: "To our mind, it seems a cruel idea, a perfect desecration, to cut down such a splendid
tree ... what in the world could have possessed any mortal to embark in such a speculation with this mountain of
wood?," wrote one editor.
The growing realization that human industry was obliterating irreplaceable wilderness -- and endangering human
health -- resulted in the earliest efforts at managing natural resources. In 1872, Yellowstone National Park was
created, the first of what became one of America's best ideas: a network of national parks that were strictly off-limits
to exploitation.
(Source: https://www.thoughtco.com)
A. The green movement and the industrial revolution.
B. Unimaginable callousness towards nature.
C. The fragility of our environment in the hands of human.
D. Industrialization happened at a bad time.
Câu 32. The word “ravages” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. appearance B. impression C. destruction D. flow
Câu 33. According to paragraph 3, what made George Gale want to destroy such a holy tree?
A. The desire to preserve the tree beauty in his own way.
B. His instant and gratuitous self-gratification.
C. Profit from selling its wood.
D. His indifference and unbelief towards Jesus.
A. the tree B. carnival huckster C. bark D. stunt
Câu 35. According to paragraph 4, what was the earliest milestone of the green history in the USA?
A. Understanding the importance of protecting natural resources.
B. The idea of Earth Day celebration.
C. The establishment of the oldest national park in the world.
D. The introduction of transcendentalism movement in the 1800s.
Urbanization degrades the environment, according to conventional wisdom. This view has led many developing
countries to limit rural - urban migration and curb urban expansion. But this view is incorrect. There are a number of
reasons urbanization can be good for the environment, if managed properly.
First, urbanization brings higher productivity because of its positive externalities and economies of scale. Asian
urban productivity is more than 5.5 times that of rural areas. The same output can be produced using fewer resources
with urban agglomeration than without. In this sense, urbanization reduces the ecological footprint. The service
sector requires urbanization because it needs a concentration of clients. As services generally pollute less than
manufacturing, this aspect of urbanization is also beneficial to the environment.
Second, for any given population, the high urban density is benign for the environment. The urban economics
literature shows that compactness is a key determinant of energy use. High density can make public transport more
viable and reduce the length of trips. Urban living encourages walking and cycling rather than driving. Third,
environment-friendly infrastructure and public services such as piped water, sanitation, and waste management are
much easier and more economical to construct, maintain, and operate in an urban setting. Urbanization allows more
people to have access to environment-friendly facilities and services at affordable prices.
Fourth, urbanization drives innovation, including green technologies. In the long term, environment-friendly
equipment, machines, vehicles, and utilities will determine the future of the green economy. Green innovations in
Asia's cities will be supported by the region's vast market as the billions of people who will be buying energy-
efficient products will create opportunities and incentives for entrepreneurs to invest in developing such products.
Finally, the higher standard of living associated with urbanization provides people with better food, education,
housing, and health care. Urban growth generates revenues that fund infrastructure projects, reducing congestion and
improving public health. Urbanization fosters a pro-environment stance among property owners and the middle
class, which is crucial for the introduction and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations.
Of course, urbanization also comes with costs. Millions of people are migrating to Asian cities and companies are
locating there to employ them. Urban sprawl and industrial activities, such as power generation, transportation,
construction, garbage and waste disposal, harm the environment. An assessment of the impact of urbanization on the
environment must balance its benign and adverse effects.
(Source: https://www.asiapathways-adbi.org/)
A. Urban sprawl brings challenges. B. Five things to do in the age of urbanization.
C. Urbanization might actually do some good. D. Driving force behind urbanization.
Câu 37. The word “footprint” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. area B. damage C. mark D. limit
Câu 38. According to paragraph 3, through which can the optimization of power be achieved?
A. High-powered public transport. B. The awareness of commuters
C. Interconnected relationships of townspeople D. The proximity of places in a cities.
Câu 39. The word “benign” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. gentle B. harmful C. considerate D. overwhelming
Câu 40. According to paragraph 4, why is the promotion of an environmentally friendly attitude necessary?
A. So that the government will not need a forceful means of regulation
B. It is conducive to the later intervention of legal rules.
C. Urbanization cannot proceed further without the consideration for nature.
D. Due to the conscience of the affluent
A. The service industry does more harm than good.
B. The term urbanization refers to when the lifestyle that is common in a city becomes prevalent
C. Visionary technologies can ensure environmentally sustainable development.
D. The detrimental effects of urbanization on the environment cannot be reversed.
Câu 42. The word “them” in paragraph 5 refers to _____.
A. migrants B. Asian cities C. costs D. clients
A. Urbanization will not take its course for the better.
B. We can look forward to a green society in a not-so-distant future.
C. There are not enough countermeasures for the negative effects of urbanization.
D. Everyone has been mistaken about the urbanization.
Câu 44. "You mustn't forget to put a stamp on," said the clerk.
A. The clerk told me that I mustn't put a stamp on.
B. The clerk reminded me to put a stamp on.
C. I told the clerk that I mustn't put a stamp on.
D. I told the clerk not to forget to put a stamp on.
Câu 45. I have never been as relaxed as my sister when talking to our father.
A. My sister has always been more relaxed than me when she talks to our father.
B. I have never tried to be relaxed when talking to our father but my sister has.
C. My sister has always been less relaxed than me when talking to our father.
D. Both my sister and I are equally relaxed when we talk to our father.
Câu 46. I guess Mary was very disappointed when she failed to get the scholarship.
A. Mary should have been very disappointed when she failed to get the scholarship.
B. Mary may have been very disappointed when she failed to get the scholarship.
C. Mary must have been very disappointed when she failed to get the scholarship.
D. Mary could have been disappointed when she failed to get the scholarship.
Câu 47. - A: “____________.” - B: "That's a good idea."
A. Why not take a trip to the Citadel in Hue this summer holiday?
B. What happened to the Citadel in Hue after the storm?
C. Have you heard about the Citadel in Hue?
D. How can we book a tour to the Citadel in Hue this summer holiday?
Câu 48. A: "Jenny is always late for appointments." - B: “Yes. ________________”
A. But she is having an appointment.
B. But she will never be appointed to the position.
C. And the appointment is never late, too.
D. And she always knows how to make an excuse.
questions.
Câu 49. ASEAN is an international organization. It consists of 10 countries located in Southeast Asia.
A. ASEAN is an international organization, so it consists of 10 countries located in Southeast Asia.
B. An international organization which consists of 10 countries located in Southeast Asia is called ASEAN.
C. ASEAN is an international organization, consisting of 10 countries located in Southeast Asia.
D. ASEAN is an international organization having consisted of 10 countries located in Southeast Asia.
Câu 50. A hurricane is defined as a tropical storm. In this storm, winds attain speeds greater than 120 kilometers per
hour.
A. A hurricane in which winds attain speeds greater than 120 kilometers per hour is defined as a tropical
storm.
B. A hurricane is defined as a tropical storm in which winds attain speeds greater than 120 kilometers per
hour.
C. Defined as a cyclone, winds in a tropical storm often attain speeds greater than 120 kilometers per hour.
D. Because a hurricane is defined as a tropical storm, its winds attain speeds greater than 120 kilometers per
hour.
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Câu 1. A. envelopes B. communicates C. headaches D. judges
Câu 2. A. geyser B. honeymoon C. journey D. money
Câu 3. A. workforce B. career C. downside D. battle
Câu 4. A. assessment B. measurable C. description D. effective
Câu 5. People believe that habitual learners are more likely to put themselves _______ new and challenging social
situations throughout life.
A. at B. by C. of D. into
Câu 6. We can only give you ______ approximate number of refugees crossing the border at the moment.
Câu 7. The existence of such a centre is expected to help ASEAN members facilitate assistance to any country ____
by a disaster.
A. hit B. to hitC. hits D. hitting
Câu 8. After __________ the train, we managed to find our seats and then relax on the long trip ahead.
A. boarding B. having board C. we have boarded D. had boarded
Câu 9. Unless you ____________ your heart, you might spend the rest of your life wishing you had.
A. followed B. follow C. had followed D. following
Câu 10. Winning the cup in 1998 was just a ___________ in the pan – they haven’t won the match since then.
A. blaze B. flame C. light D. flash
Câu 11. It is estimated by some linguists that this total is actually in the region of around 1.8 billion, due to the
English language being taught in many Asian schools, _________ being something of a lingual Francesca of the
world.
A. because of B. so as to C. as well as D. so long as
Câu 12. He'll give you a call as soon as he ____________________.
A. will arrive B. arrives C. is arriving D. is going to arrive
Câu 13. There is a lot of traffic so we are trying to find an ______ route.
A. alternate B. alternative C. alternation D. alternated
Câu 14. We take it rather as a time for reflection and _________ realism about how far the nation has progressed on
the path towards freedom and democracy, and how much farther we still have to go.
A. clear-sighted B. short - sighted C. long-sighted D. far-sighted
Câu 15. You won’t pile on the ___________ if you eat one of our tasty snacks whenever you’re feeling hungry.
A. pounds B. weights C. kilograms D. scales
Câu 16. In recent years, China has ____________ the lead in global warming pollution, producing about 28 percent
of all CO2 emissions.
A. put B. taken C. given D. done
Câu 17. The United States, China and India are now competing for political influence in ASEAN, and France, a
leading European country, does not want to be ___________.
A. left out B. put off C. thought of D. led on
Câu 18. Don’t ___in my presentation with your comments like that. It is so annoying and rude.
A. take B. chip C. but D. cut
Câu 19. Understanding the need for change is essential for the ability to successfully cope with these challenges.
A. get rid of B. deal with C. go down D. keep up with
Câu 20. He stressed that idea of the event is to grab the public's attention with their favorite acts, rather than to give
them a diverse arts festival.
A. distract B. evaluate C. change D. attract
Câu 21. The best hope of avoiding a down-market tabloid TV future lies in the pressure currently being put on the
networks to clean up their act.
A. expensive B. cheap C. inferior D. economical
Câu 22. Danny put the cat among the pigeons by suggesting that the company might have to make some
redundancies.
A. made other people disappointed B. made other people nervous
C. made a lot of people satisfied D. made a lot of people worried
BRITPOP
In the early to mid-1990s Britpop artists, influenced by British guitar sounds of the 1960s and 70s, wrote about
topics that were considered purely British and relevant to their generation. The music style with its (1) ____ songs
was considered as a reaction against the grunge music that was arriving from the States and, in fact, it did not have a
huge commercial success in the USA.
Britpop bands included Suede, Pulp, Blur and Oasis but it was the (2) ____ two that really dominated the
market. In 1994 Blur released their album Parklife (3) ____ had a strong retro feel from the 70s and Oasis released
Definitely Maybe, again with a retro feel reminiscent of John Lennon.
The two bands were often seen (4) ____ rivals and this was exaggerated by the media who emphasized their
differences in origins and class: Oasis from the north of England, Blur from the south. This culminated in both bands
releasing singles on the same day in 1985, with Blur's single Country House reaching number one in the charts and
Oasis's Roll With It number two. Oasis, however, went on to have greater commercial success, particularly with the
album (What's the story) Morning Glory? (1985) which sold 412 million (5) ____ in the UK.
Câu 23. (1) A. caught B. catchy C. catcher D. catch-up
Câu 24 (2) A. latest B. later C. latter D. late
Câu 25. (3) A. what B. where C. when D. which

Câu 26. (4) A. as B. like C. but D. if
Câu 27. (5) A. versions B. copies C. editions D. episodes
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
Câu 28. The Department of Foreign Languages are not located in the new building opposite the old one.
A. The B. are C. the new D. opposite
Câu 29. Urban legends are funny, surprising or scary stories that told again and again, often by people saying that
they happen to ‘a friend of a friend’.
A. legends B. told again and again C. saying D. happen
Câu 30. His ambition and doggy determination ensured that he rose to the top of his profession.
A. doggy B. ensured C. rose to D. profession
In today's fast-paced industry, learning will most likely involve seeking new skills in ways that challenge the
norm. But thankfully, there is promise for such lifelong learning online - a promise that will save you time and
money while helping you earn more of both.
Provided you have access to a decent computer and the Internet, the barrier to getting started is probably lower
than it ever has been. And with those things in place, it is a matter of finding the content you wish to learn. So, to
help others who may be looking to maximize their own learning efforts, I have listed some quick tips below.
First, set achievable goals. When you start learning, it is a good idea to set goals about what you want to
learn or what you might do with your newly acquired knowledge. It might be landing that new job, building a
tangible product, or impressing your current management. The goals may vary in size and complexity, but do revisit
these goals throughout your learning process. Within a couple weeks ask yourself, "Am I getting closer to my goal?"
or "Am I learning the skills necessary to reach my goals?" If you are not, then you may need to look elsewhere.
Second, learn with others. By yourself, learning anything has a high propensity to become frustrating. Try
teaming up with friends or colleagues. They can often be your best resource for maintaining motivation while you
learn.
Third, make it a habit. Online habits often include scrolling through social media or watching videos on
YouTube. If you have the downtime for such activities, then you could spend that downtime learning something.
And why not learn something? If you do, then you will have plenty more to talk about on social media anyways. So,
make learning your new online habit by making a commitment to learn something new each day.
Câu 31. What does the word "both" in Paragraph 1 refer to?
A. Time and money B. Lifelong and online learning
C. New skills and ways D. Industry and technology
Câu 32. According to the passage, what are the basic condition for learning online?
A. A smart phone and a 4-G sim card B. A computer and the Internet
C. A goal and learning efforts D. A content and the wish to learn
Câu 33. According to the passage, what is the first step of learning online?
A. Buying a computer and having it checked every two weeks.
B. Landing a new job and building a tangible product.
C. Setting practical goals and checking them regularly.
D. Varying your goals in size as well as complexity.
Câu 34. What is the word "commitment" in the last paragraph closest in meaning to?
A. a rule B. a chance C. a need D. a situation
Câu 35. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Tips for lifelong learning B. Advantages of the Internet
C. Changes of technology D. Effects of social media
each of the questions
If you go back far enough, everything lived in the sea. At various points in evolutionary history, enterprising
individuals within many different animal groups moved out onto the land, sometimes even to the most parched
deserts, taking their own private seawater with them in blood and cellular fluids. In addition to the reptiles, birds,
mammals and insects which we see all around us, other groups that have succeeded out of water include scorpions,
snails, crustaceans such as woodlice and land crabs, millipedes and centipedes, spiders and various worms. And we
mustn’t forget the plants, without whose prior invasion of the land, none of the other migrations could have
happened.
Moving from water to land involved a major redesign of every aspect of life, including breathing and
reproduction. Nevertheless, a good number of thoroughgoing land animals later turned around, abandoned their hard-
earned terrestrial re-tooling, and returned to the water again. Seals have only gone part way back. They show us what
the intermediates might have been like, on the way to extreme cases such as whales and dugongs. Whales (including
the small whales we call dolphins) and dugongs, with their close cousins, the manatees, ceased to be land creatures
altogether and reverted to the full marine habits of their remote ancestors. They don’t even come ashore to breed.
They do, however, still breathe air, having never developed anything equivalent to the gills of their earlier marine
incarnation. Turtles went back to the sea a very long time ago and, like all vertebrate returnees to the water, they
breathe air. However, they are, in one respect, less fully given back to the water than whales or dugongs, for turtles
still lay their eggs on beaches.
There is evidence that all modern turtles are descended from a terrestrial ancestor which lived before most of the
dinosaurs. There are two key fossils called Proganochelys quenstedti and Palaeochersis talampayensis dating from
early dinosaur times, which appear to be close to the ancestry of all modern turtles and tortoise. You might wonder
how we can tell whether fossil animals lived in land or in water, especially if only fragments are found. Sometimes
it’s obvious. Ichthyosaurs were reptilian contemporaries of the dinosaurs, with fins and streamlined bodies. The
fossils look like dolphins and they surely lived like dolphins, in the water. With turtles it is a little less obvious. One
way to tell is by measuring the bones of their forelimbs.
(Adapted from Cambridge English IELTS 9)
Câu 36. Which of the following best serves as the main idea for the passage?
A. The evidences of the time marine animals moved to land.
B. The relationship between terrestrial species and marine creatures.
C. The reasons why species had to change their living place.
D. The evolution of marine species in changing places to live.
Câu 37. According to the first paragraph, reptiles, birds, mammals and insects __________.
A. were the ones living on the marine organisms
B. moved to deserts to find feeding grounds
C. left the water at the same time of scorpions, snails and crustaceans.
D. are the species whose ancestors succeeded in moving from water to land.
Câu 38. As mentioned in paragraph 2, which of the following species returned to the water least completely?
A. Whales B. manatees C. turtles D. dugongs
Câu 39. The word “ceased” in paragraph 2 mostly means ______________.
A. stopped happening or existing B. got familiar
C. began to happen or exist D. decided to become
Câu 40. The word “incarnation” in the second paragraph could be best replaced by __________.
A. ancestor B. embodiment C. evolution D. natural selection
A. Seals are able to live on land and in the water.
B. Some terrestrial habits were remained when the species reverted to water life.
C. Apart from breathing and breeding, marine species were expected to change nothing to live on land.
D. Ichthyosaurs might have resembled dolphins.
A. dinosaurs B. fins and streamlined bodies
C. ichthyosaurs D. dolphins
Câu 43. It can be inferred from the last passage that _____________.
A. the body features of the fossil animals help scientists to distinguish the terrestrial and marine species.
B. turtles’ ancestor and dinosaurs became extinct contemporarily.
C. it’s clear to determine the living places of all species through the fragments found.
D. the fossils of turtles and tortoises might have the similar appearances with dolphins.
Câu 44. Tome denied breaking the teacher's laptop.
A. "No, I refuse to break the teacher's laptop."
B. "No, I didn't intend to break the teacher's laptop."
C. "It is not I who broke the teacher's laptop."
D. The teacher's laptop was not what I wanted to break."
Câu 45. No other student in his class is as successful as Pat.
A. Pat succeeded in beating all other students in his class.
B. Pat is the most successful student in his class.
C. His class is less successful than Pat is
D. The more successful his class is, the more success Pat gets.
Câu 46. To let Harold join our new project was silly as he knows little about our company.
A. Harold couldn’t have joined our new project with such poor knowledge about our company.
B. Harold must have known so little about our company that he wasn’t let to join our new project.
C. We shouldn’t have allowed Harold to join our new project as he doesn’t know much about our company.
D. We would have joined the new project with Harold provided that he knew much about our company.
Câu 47. Hoa: “_______________________”
Jeny: 'It's plausible and it can bring about big changes.’
A. How about launching a project on recycling waste?
B. What do you think about the project on recycling?
C. I couldn't have put the project better myself.
D. Could you help me with the project on recycling?
Câu 48. Lan: "Will you be able to finish the report in three days?"
Minh: “_________________________”
A. I don't hope that B. I will have great difficulty.
C. I'm afraid not D. Wow! What can I do?
questions.
Câu 49. You have just passed your final examination. This makes your parents happy
A. Having just passed your final examination making your parents happy.
B. You have just passed your final examination makes your parents happy.
C. That you have just passed your final examination makes your parents happy.
D. What you have just passed your final examination makes your parents happy.
Câu 50. Beethoven's first teacher was his father. He often pulled Beethoven out of bed to practice until morning.
A. As Beethoven's father often pulled him out of bed to practice until morning, he became Beethoven's first
teacher.
B. Beethoven's first teacher was his father who used to pull him out of bed to practice until morning.
C. To be Beethoven's first teacher, Beethoven's father used to pull him out of bed to practice until morning.
D. Being his first teacher, Beethoven's father had to pull Beethoven out of bed to practice until morning.
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Câu 1. A. weighed B. coughed C. used D. laughed
Câu 2. A. increase B. meant C. flea D. lease
Câu 3. A. achieve B. unite C. curious D. unique
Câu 4. A. relationship B. arrangement C. challenging D. eliminate
Câu 5. The historical building seems to have been ______ construction for quite some time.
A. in B. under C. on D. below
Câu 6. The two nations came into _____ conflict over air pollution. The two governments solved the dispute
peacefully.
A. some B. the C. 0 D. a
Câu 7. When Tommy started to learn French, he had a difficult time ______ the words correctly
A. pronounce B. pronunciation C. pronouncing D. to pronounce
Câu 8. ______ about the exam results, she rushed home to tell her family the good news
A. Exciting B. Excited C. To excite D. Having excited
Câu 9. Only if I had known the difference ________ the more expensive car.
A. would I bought B. would I have bought
C. would I buy D. I would have bought
Câu 10. Although she had never met him before, she could fall into a ___________with him easily.
A. conversation B. speech C. dialogue D. conservation
Câu 11. He was well-prepared for the interview; ________; he couldn’t help stammering before the exam
A. therefore B. on the other hand C. what’s worse D. nevertheless
Câu 12. I have been saving money because I _____ buy a computer.
A. shall B. will C. am going to D. would
Câu 13. Unfortunately, Tom’s illness turned out to be extremely _____ so he was kept in isolation.
A. infectious B. infection C. infect D. infectiously
Câu 14. If Bill loses his job, at least they have Mary’s income to _______on.
A. fall behind B. fall for C. fall back D. fall under
Câu 15. In Korea, all men have to ____ military service for a period of time in their lives.
A. do B. make C. have D. take
Câu 16. Global warming is damaging the environment ______, governments are trying to reduce this warning.
A. Consequently B. Unequivocally C. Evidently D. Indisputably
Câu 17. I have never been to South America before and I can’t speak _____ of Spanish.
A. people B. a word C. words D. sentences
Câu 18. She gave me her_______________ that she would pay me back immediately.
A. endurance B. insurance C. assurance D. ensurance
Câu 19. The new system for assessing claims is expected to come into operation early next month.
A. finish working B. start workingC. continue working D. postpone working
Câu 20. Now that Jack has a new car, he no longer takes the commuter train to work every day.
A. Because B. Because of C. As a result D. Nonetheless
Câu 21. Before the group of doctors would give their opinion they wanted to confer with each other.
A. conceal B. confirm C. confess D. confide
Câu 22. I can’t write that kind of letter unless I’m in the right frame of mind.
A. high spirits B. good mood C. bad mood D. low spirits
The (1) _________over vending machines in schools is not new. For a long time, regional governments and
public schools have been deliberating on whether or not it is a good idea to have vending machines in schools. In
America, (2) ______, only one state has banned these machines in its public schools. Around the country, however,
most state schools have different rules about how many and how often vending machines should be accessible to
students. Although some people believe that having these drink and snack machines in schools is a good idea, others
(3)_________ that there are many disadvantages, too.
Doctors and other health workers, for instance, suggest that the main disadvantage of having vending machines
in schools is based on health and (4)________. They cite statistics that show school – aged children have poorly
balanced diets, often due to eating too much fast food. If vending machines are introduced to schools, children will
have yet another option for eating unhealthy foods. In a survey of vending machines sales across the country, it was
found that sweet drinks like colas and sugary snacks like candy bars were the biggest sellers. Sugary foods and
drinks commonly cause obesity in consumers. Opponents of vending machines in schools worry that we are teaching
children to be obese. (5)__________the problem of childhood obesity, it is plausible to say that children’s health
problems will only get worse if vending machines are followed in schools.
(Source: Academic Pathways)
Câu 23. (1) A. argument B. debate C. quarrel D. row
Câu 24. (2) A. for example B. however C. instead D. thus
Câu 25. (3) A. intend B. content C. contend D. extend
Câu 26. (4) A. nutritious B. nutrition C. nutritional D. nutritionist
Câu 27. (5) A. Providing B. Assuming C. Supposing D. Considering
Câu 28. Over 20 years went by but I never forgot the time we first met each other.
A. OverB. went by C. the time D. each other
Câu 29. It's believed that young kids should have taught to make peace rather than war.
A. It's believed B. should have taught C. make peace D. rather than
Câu 30. By 2050, the population in this area is expected to double what of 2002.
A. By B. the C. is expected D. what
The great debate, “Is cheerleading a sport?” It’s the topic that will get any cheerleader fired up and ready to
defend their side. The definition of sport from the Oxford Dictionary is “An activity involving physical exertion and
skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.” Cheer has a competitive
nature and it takes both mental and physical ability to succeed. Hollywood has made the “cheerleading character”
into a fantasy where all the boys are after them, they’re dumb and they parade around in short skirts. Of course you
should never trust the appearance of movies because it’s Hollywood and not reality.
First off, cheerleading has a purpose. The purpose is to encourage positivity and entertain at athletic games and
events. Without cheerleaders the “circle of energy” in a game would be non-existent. It’s a sporting event tradition
that has lasted for over 100 years.
Also cheerleaders do train for what they do. Just as a football player would, cheerleaders train too. How else do
you think the girls get thrown in the air and come down safely? Cheerleaders have to lift weights and do cardio just
as any other athlete would. Stunting is the most exciting, entertaining, and dangerous part of cheerleading. Most
injuries from cheer end up being concussions, broken bones, stitches, and not to mention the endless bruises. It ranks
1st in the catastrophic sports injuries for women and 2nd in all sports combined next to football.
I believe every sport should have support from others because the athletes care and are passionate about what they
do. Cheerleading has its challenges and rewards like every other sport and I believe it’s time for cheerleaders to be
recognized for their hard work.
(source: https://theeyrie.org/)
Câu 31. The passage mainly discusses __________.
A. The gendered politics of sport. B. Why cheerleading is a sport.
C. Catastrophic cheerleading injuries. D. The masculine aspect of cheerleading.
Câu 32. According to paragraph 1, in what sense is cheerleading considered a sport?
A. Competitive cheerleading is a spiritually and corporally demanding sport.
B. Cheerleading’s primary purpose is to compete in skills, and supporting athletic teams comes second.
C. Cheerleading has outstanding aestheticism to make up for its lack of athleticism.
D. It is governed by rules that explicitly define the time, space, and purpose of the contest.
Câu 33. The word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to __________.
A. Cheerleading B. Game C. Football D. Positivity
Câu 34. The word “bruises” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. laceration B. scratch C. trauma D. contusion
Câu 35. According to paragraph 3, what activity is NOT included in cheerleading training?
A. Stunting and tumbling. B. Dumbbell exercise.
C. Powerlifting exercise. D. Cardiorespiratory
Do you feel like your teenager is spending most of the day glued to a phone screen? You're not too far off. A new
survey from the Pew Research Center reveals the surprising ways that technology intersects with teen friendships—
and the results show that 57 percent of teens have made at least one new friend online. Even more surprisingly, only
20 percent of those digital friends ever meet in person.
While teens do connect with their friends face-to-face outside of school, they spend 55 percent of their day texting
with friends, and only 25 percent of teens are spending actual time with their friends on a daily basis (outside of
school hallways). These new forms of communication are key in maintaining friendships day-to-day —27 percent of
teens instant message their friends every day, 23 percent connect through social media every day, and 7 percent even
video chat daily. Text messaging remains the main form of communication —almost half of survey respondents say
it's their chosen method of communication with their closest friend.
While girls are more likely to text with their close friends, boys are meeting new friends (and maintaining
friendships) in the gaming world—89 percent play with friends they know, and 54 percent play with online-only
friends. Whether they're close with their teammates or not, online gamers say that playing makes them feel "more
connected" to friends they know, or gamers they've never met.
When making new friends, social media has also become a major part of the teenage identity—62 percent of
teens are quick to share their social media usernames when connecting with a new friend (although 80 percent still
consider their phone number the best method of contact). Despite the negative consequences—21 percent of teenage
users feel worse about their lives because of posts they see on social media—teens also have found support and
connection through various platforms. In fact, 68 percent of teens received support during a challenging time in their
lives via social media platforms.
Just as technology has become a gateway for new friendships, or a channel to stay connected with current friends,
it can also make a friendship breakup more public. The study reveals that girls are more likely to block or unfriend
former allies, and 68 percent of all teenage users report experiencing "drama among their friends on social media."
(Source: https://www.realsimple.com/)
A. Social media affects friendship too much.
B. Teenagers are making and keeping friends in a surprising way.
C. The difference of making new friends between girls and boys.
D. Social media connects friendship.
Câu 37. The word “digital” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. analogue B. numeracy C. numerous D. online
Câu 38. According to the passage, what percentage of teens spend actual time with their friends?
A. 25% B. 55% C. 27% D. 23%
Câu 39. The following sentences are true, EXCEPT _______________.
A. According to the survey, more than half of teens have ever made new friends online.
B. Teens only meet face-to-face one fifth of online friends they have made.
C. Most teenagers use video chat to maintain relationship with friends.
D. New forms of communication play an important role in keeping friendships.
Câu 40. The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to_____________.
A. friends B. online gamers C. their teammates D. online-only friends
A. Boys are more likely to meet new friends than girls.
B. Most teens are not easy to give others their usernames when making new friends.
C. The majority of teenage users agree that social media has negative consequences in their lives.
D. Thanks to social media, more than two thirds of teens are supported when they face with challenges in
their lives.
Câu 42. What is the synonym of the word “breakup” in the last paragraph?
A. termination B. divorce C. commencing D. popularity
Câu 43. What does the writer mean when saying “68 percent of all teenage users report experiencing"drama among
their friends on social media””?
A. Most teenagers take part in drama on social media.
B. Most friends on social media of teens are reported in drama.
C. Most teenagers use their experience in drama with their friends on social media.
D. Most teenagers have ever had conflicts with friends on social media.
Câu 44. Steve said to Mike, “Don’t touch the electric wires. It might be deadly.”
A. Steve warned Mike about not touching the electric wires as it might be deadly.
B. Steve warned Mike against touching the wires as it might have been deadly.
C. Steve warned that Mike not touch the electric wires as it might be deadly.
D. Steve warned Mike not to touch the electric wires as it might be deadly
Câu 45. However much effort he puts in to it, I’m sure he’ll never make a success of the business.
A. Unless he’s willing to make more of an effort, the business is never likely to be a success.
B. No matter how hard he tries, it’s clear that he won’t ever turn that business into a going concern.
C. He’s failure as a businessman even though he is extremely hard-working.
D. The success of the business will be obviously depend upon the amount of hard work he puts into it.
Câu 46. It wasn’t necessary for you to go to the doctor to have a check-up because you just had your check-up last
week.
A. You couldn’t have gone to the doctor to have a check-up because you just had your check-up last week.
B. You can’t have gone to the doctor to have a check-up because you just had your check-up last week.
C. You needn’t have gone to the doctor to have a check-up because you just had your check-up last week.
D. You shouldn’t have gone to the doctor to have a check-up because you just had your check-up last week.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes following exchanges
Câu 47. A custom officer is talking to a client at the airport.
- Officer: “Welcome. Can I see your ticket, please? “

- Client: “___________________”
A. Yes, here you are. B. Can you tell me how to get to gate A22?
C. Thank you for all your help. D. Can I have a seat near the emergency exit?
Câu 48. Two friends are talking with each other about a musical concert.
- A: “Hey, there is a musical concert in the park. Do you want to go seeing the band play?”
- B: “___________________.”
A. How long ago did the band start playing at our park?
B. I am done with my homework; I can go.
C. Oh, I like all kinds of music as long as it is not Hard Rock.
D. My favorite is Rock and Roll music.
questions.
Câu 49. As we go far to the north, we are less likely to meet high temperature.
A. The farther north we go, the less likely we are to meet high temperature.
B. The further north we go, the less likely we are to meet high temperature.
C. The farther we go to the north, the more likely we are to meet high temperature.
D. Both A and B are correct.
Câu 50. At the start of the 21st century, Liverpool still takes pride in its achievements. They make it one of the most
exciting places to visit in the UK.
A. At the start of the 21st century, Liverpool still takes pride in its achievements which makes it one of the
most exciting places to visit in the UK.
B. At the start of the 21st century, Liverpool still takes pride in its achievements making it one of the most
C. At the start of the 21st century, Liverpool still takes pride in its achievements that making it one of the
most exciting places to visit in the UK.
D. At the start of the 21st century, Liverpool still takes pride in its achievements made it one of the most
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Câu 1. A. terrified B. influenced C. averaged D. accompanied
Câu 2. A. identify B. final C. applicant D. decide
Câu 3. A. enroll B. promote C. require D. danger
Câu 4. A. optimistic B. diversity C. environment D. assimilate
Câu 5. It is a policy in our school that you should turn________ your student's card when you leave the college.
A. out B. in C. down D. into
Câu 6. By training additional staff, management could significantly ease _____________ burden on its over-worked
personnel.
Câu 7. At the start of the 21st century, Liverpool still takes pride in its achievements, ________ it one of the most
A. that makes B. made C. making D. to make
Câu 8. My worst exam moment happened when I was caught _______ by my mum after a history exam.
A. cheat B. cheating C. to cheat D. cheated
Câu 9. If you both _________ furniture for a new house, it's important to speak your mind and make a joint decision.
A. chose B. could choose C. choose D. may choose
Câu 10. Don't trust him. He is just a wolf in sheep's __________.
A. clothing B. clothes C. cloth D. skin
Câu 11. My responsibilities there included _________ serving customers as well as shelf-filling and answering the
phone.
A. Ø B. such C. like D. as
Câu 12. Don't put the laptop away – I __________ using it yet.
A. don't finish B. haven't finished C. didn't finish D. won't finish
Câu 13. If you are really convinced that what you have to do is _______, it would be easier to say no to things that
you are not responsible.
A. essential B. essentially C. essences D. essentialist
Câu 14. Many technological innovations, such as the telephone, _______ the result of sudden bursts of inspiration, in
fact were preceded by many inconclusive efforts.
A. whose appearance B. that appear to be C. and appear to be D. are appearing
Câu 15. Regarding what food to avoid before taking an important examination, homophones and the shape of your
food comes into _________.
A. action B. fact C. reality D. play
Câu 16. Students are restrained from eating bananas prior to an exam for ________ of failing 'like sliding on a
banana skin'.
A. cheer B. fear C. scare D. anger
Câu 17. Do you find it easier to___________ what's happening when you watch a film in English?
A. see through B. work out C. make up D. get round
Câu 18. There is no longer the ___________ use of animals to test products. Only some are used.
A. extensive B. intensive C. tentative D. expansive
Câu 19. A person who suffers from stage fright is easily intimidated by a large audience.
A. inspired B. applauded C. frightened D. expelled
Câu 20. Educators are complaining that students rely on social media so much that they lose the ability to think
critically.
A. insist on B. appear on C. depend on D. decide on
Câu 21. If a friend is usually very smart but suddenly doesn't understand a simple joke, you might say he is thick.
A. slow to learn new things B. clever at telling jokes
C. quick to understand everything D. not interested in funny stories
Câu 22. I was going to have a go at parachuting but lost my nerve at the last minute.
A. was determined to go ahead B. lost my temper
C. was discouraged from trying D. began to dislike it
Urbanization programs are being carried out in many parts of the world, especially in densely (1) ________
regions with limited land and resources. It is the natural outcome of economic development and industrialization. It
has brought a lot of benefits to our society. However, it also (1) ________ various problems for local authorities and
town planners in the process of maintaining sustainable urbanization, especially in developing countries.
When too many people cram into a small area, urban infrastructure can't be effective. There will be a (3) ________
of livable housing, energy and water supply. This will create overcrowded urban districts with no proper facilities.
Currently, fast urbanization is taking place predominantly in developing countries where sustainable urbanization has
little relevance to people's lives. Their houses are just shabby slums with poor sanitation. Their children only manage
to get basic education. Hence, the struggle for (4) ________ is their first priority rather than anything else. Only
when the quality of their existence is improved, can they seek (5) ________ other high values in their life.
Câu 23. (1) A. popular B. crowed C. populated D. numerous
Câu 24. (2) A. poses B. offers C. leads D. imposes
Câu 25. (3) A. appearance B. plenty C. loss D. lack
Câu 26. (4) A. survive B. survival C. survivor D. survived
Câu 27. (5) A. about B. for C. with D. on
Câu 28. The Angkor complex represented the entire range of Khmer art from the 9th to the 14th centuries.
A. The B. represented C. entire D. centuries.
Câu 29. Special attention needs for the development of ecotourism and local people should also involve themselves
in the protection of the property.
A. needs B. ecotourism C. involve D. in
Câu 30. Contrary to that the papers claim, they are not going to reconstruct the ancient houses.
A. that B. claim C. are not going to D. ancient
Optimists have plenty to be happy about. In other words, if you can convince yourself that things will get better,
the odds of it happening will improve - because you keep on playing the game. In this light, optimism “is a habitual
way of explaining your setbacks to yourself”, reports Martin Seligman, the psychology professor and author of
Learned Optimism. The research shows that when times get tough, optimists do better than pessimists - they succeed
better at work, respond better to stress, suffer fewer depressive episodes, and achieve more personal goals.
Studies also show that belief can help with the financial pinch. Chad Wallens, a social forecaster at the Henley
Centre who surveyed middle-class Britons’ beliefs about income, has found that “the people who feel wealthiest, and
those who feel poorest, actually have almost the same amount of money at their disposal. Their attitudes and
behaviour patterns, however, are different from one another.”
Optimists have something else to be cheerful about - in general, they are more robust. For example, a study of
660 volunteers by the Yale University psychologist Dr. Becca Levy found that thinking positively adds an average of
seven years to your life. Other American research claims to have identified a physical mechanism behind this. A
Harvard Medical School study of 670 men found that the optimists have significantly better lung function. The lead
author, Dr. Rosalind Wright, believes that attitude somehow strengthens the immune system. “Preliminary studies on
heart patients suggest that, by changing a per¬son’s outlook, you can improve their mortality risk,” she says.
Few studies have tried to ascertain the proportion of optimists in the world. But a 1995 nationwide survey
conducted by the American magazine Adweek found that about half the population counted themselves as optimists,
with women slightly more apt than men (53 per cent versus 48 per cent) to see the sunny side.
(Adapted from https://www.ielts-mentor.com)
A. The benefits of sanguine thoughts. B. The influences of proper attitudes.
C. The successful life of optimists. D. The comparison between optimism and pessimism.
Câu 32. What does the word “they” in the first paragraph refer to?
A. pessimists B. times C. psychology professor and author D. optimists
Câu 33. According to the passage, which of the following is UNTRUE about optimism?
A. Optimists are superior in dealing with troubles than pessimists.
B. The differences between positive and negative people are attitudes and behavior, not income.
C. Positive outlook may aggravate people’s mortality risk.
D. Females are proved to be more optimistic than men.
Câu 34. The word “robust” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____________.
A. feeble B. vigorous C. delicate D. shaky
Câu 35. As mentioned in the passage, who found that optimists have a longer life expectancy than negative
counterparts?
A. Martin Seligman B. Chad Wallens C. Dr. Becca Levy D. Dr. Rosalind Wright
Most parents want their sons and daughters to have equal chances of success when they grow up. Today,
equality of the sexes is largely mandated by public policy and law. However, old-fashioned ideas and a lot of
prejudice are still part of our culture and present challenging questions for parents.
Gender stereotypes are rigid ideas about how boys and girls should behave. We all know what these stereotypes
are: A “feminine” girls should be insecure, accommodating and a little illogical in her thinking. A “masculine” boy
should be strong, unemotional, aggressive, and competitive. How are children exposed to these stereotypes?
According to the researchers David and Myra Sadker of the American University of Washington, D.C., boys and
girls are often treated differently in the classroom. They found out that when boys speak, teachers usually offer
constructive comments, when girls speech, teachers tend to focus on the behavior. It’s more important how the girls
act rather than what they say.
The emphasis on differences begins at birth and continues throughout childhood. For example, few people would
give pink baby’s clothes to a boy or a blue blanket to a girl. Later, many of us give girls dolls and miniature
kitchenware, while boys receive action figures and construction sets. There’s nothing wrong with that. The problem
arises when certain activities are deemed appropriate for one sex but not the other. According to Heather J.
Nicholson, Ph.D., director of the National Resource Center for Girls, Inc., this kind of practice prevents boys and
girls from acquiring important skills for their future lives.
“The fact is,” says Nicholson, “that society functions as a kind of sorting machine regarding gender. In a recent
survey, fifty-eight percent of eighth-grade girls but only six percent of boys earned money caring for younger
children. On the other hand, twenty-seven percent of boys but only three percent of girls earned money doing lawn
work”. If we are serious about educating a generation to be good workers and parents, we need to eliminate such
stereotypes as those mentioned previously.
Gender stereotypes inevitably are passed to our children. However, by becoming aware of the messages our
children receive, we can help them develop ways to overcome these incorrect ideas. To counteract these ideas,
parents can look for ways to challenge and support their children, and to encourage confidence in ways that go
beyond what society’s fixed ideas about differences of sext are.
(Source: https://en.islcollective.com)
A. Deep-seated stereotypes about genders and their effects.
B. Different prejudice about how girls and boys should behave and be treated.
C. The role of culture in the behavior of different genders.
D. The influence of education and society on gender stereotypes.
Câu 37. According to the second passage, David and Myra Sadker of the American University of Washington, D.C
found that ______________.
A. schoolboys and schoolgirls are treated equally in the classroom.
B. teachers often concentrate on boys’ behavior and girls’ manners.
C. boys are commented usefully whereas girls are paid attention to behavior.
D. girls are taught to be insecure, accommodating and illogical while boys are strong, unemotional,
aggressive, and competitive.
Câu 38. What does the word “that” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. The differences between boys and girls begin at birth and continue throughout childhood.
B. People often give pink clothes to a boy and a blue blanket to a girl.
C. Many people give girls dolls and miniature kitchen and boys receive action figures and construction sets
when they were born.
D. People give different genders of children distinct kinds of presents or clothes.
Câu 39. The word “deemed” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____________.
A. celebrated B. supposed C. designed D. established
Câu 40. According to the passage, which of the following is UNTRUE about gender stereotypes?
A. Male and female children are expected to behave the same as what adults think they should.
B. The distinctions in treatment to boys and girls commence when they were given birth.
C. It’s beneficial for children to practice fundamental skills if they are treated unequally quite early.
D. Children are differently treated not only at homes but also at schools.
Câu 41. The result of a recent survey showed that the number of girls at the age of eight paid for babysitting was
____________.
A. 58% B. 27% C. 6% D. 3%
Câu 42. The word “counteract” in the last paragraph could be best replaced by ______________.
A. promote B. frustrate C. encourage D. inspire
A. Parents are able to help reduce the influence of gender stereotypes on their children.
B. Teachers and parents have to join hands to encourage children’s confidence in social activities.
C. Society functions often categorize jobs regardless genders.
D. The problems males and females get when they are adults may originate from gender stereotypes.
Câu 44. “Why don't you stay in and watch a romantic movie this afternoon?” said he.
A. He said let's stay in and watch a romantic movie this afternoon.
B. He suggests staying in to watch a romantic movie that afternoon.
C. He persuaded that staying in and watching a romantic movie will compensate for that boring afternoon.
D. He said If he were me, he would stay in and watch a romantic movie that afternoon.
Câu 45. Probably no man had more effect on the daily lives of most people in the United State than did Henry Ford,
a pioneer in automobile production.
A. Probably Henry Ford, a pioneer in automobile production, had more effect on the daily lives of most
people in the United State than any another man.
B. Probably many men had no effect on the daily lives of most people in the United State rather than did
Henry Ford, a pioneer in automobile production.
C. Probably no man in the United States had as many effect on the daily lives of most people As Henry Ford,
a pioneer in automobile production.
D. Probably Henry Ford, a pioneer in automobile production, had the most effect on the daily lives of most
people in the United State.
Câu 46. I am sure he said something terrible to her because of her red eyes.
A. He may have said something terrible to her because I could see it from her red eyes.
B. He could have said something terrible to her because I could see it from her red eyes.
C. He should have said something terrible to her because I could see it from her red eyes.
D. He must have said something terrible to her because I could see it from her red eyes.
Câu 47. Mai: 'We'd better take a taxi rather than a coach as we go in group.
Tom: “____________.”
A. You took the words right out of my mouth B. I'm along with you on that one
C. It is on the tip of my tongue D. It does make a difference to me
Câu 48. Tom: 'Who's going to win the contest?'
Jerry: “_____________.”
A. It might be a good idea to bet B. Your guess is as good as mine
C. I've set my heart on winning it D. There's nothing you don't know about beauty
questions.
Câu 49. He is likely to go to the capital. He would like to find a steady job.
A. He is likely to go to the capital in order that he likes a steady job.
B. He is likely to go to the capital in view of finding a steady job.
C. He is likely to go to the capital with a view to finding a steady job.
D. He is likely to go to the capital considering a steady job.
Câu 50. The reasons for his resignation were a complete mystery to some people.
A. The reason why he was resigned had been a complete mystery to some people.
B. Some people might find it confused to understand his reasons for resignation.
C. Some people were completely mystified by the reasons for his resignation.
D. Some people were curious about his reasons for his resignation and they considered it a mystery.
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Câu 1. A. cymbal B. cybercrime C. psychology D. stereotype
Câu 2. A. apprentice B. atmosphere C. acquire D. admission
Câu 3. A. evolve B. protect C. argue D. resist
Câu 4. A. profession B. consequence C. substantial D. objective
Câu 5. The battery life of this laptop does not go _____________ three hours. I have to charge the battery again after
that.
A. over B. by C. beyond D. off
Câu 6. Environmental campaigners argue that cheap short-haul flights have caused________________ massive
increase at carbon emissions over the past few years.
A. a B. an C. the D. 0
Câu 7. The extinction of dinosaurs is believed ____ by a giant meteor crashing into the Earth.
A. to cause B. to be caused C. to have been caused D. to have caused
Câu 8. Without the increasing congestion on our roads recently, scientists ________ new forms of transport.
A. would develop B. wouldn't develop
C. wouldn't have been developed D. will have developed
Câu 9. It was a complete surprise to discover that teenagers themselves saw heated arguments ________.
A. if they had arguments with their parents
B. as if their parents are trying to get closer to them
C. as when they didn't want to be closer to their parents
D. as something that brought them closer to their parents
Câu 10. Finally, after 10 years in prison, Tom found himself as free as a(n) __________.
A. bee B. ant C. bird D. eagle
Câu 11. _____________ some members' objections, I think we must go ahead with the plan.
A. Be that as it may B. Now that C. Notwithstanding D. Providing
Câu 12. Many girls want to go to the pub only a minority _________ to watch TV at home now.
A. want B. wants C. is wanting D. to want
Câu 13. These women were viewed with ________ and they had to work twice as hard to be accepted by their male
colleagues.
A. suspicious B. suspicion C. suspect D. suspiciously
Câu 14. You must mix the right _______ of soap and water if you want to blow bubbles that last longer.
A. percentage B. proportion C. propensity D. majority
Câu 15. When you are in the desert, you have to keep your eyes _______ for snakes that may be hidden in the sand.
A. unblinking B. wide C. peeled D. sharp
Câu 16. People often avoid eating squash, pumpkin, melon and peanuts before their exams because they suppose that
it is a ___________.
A. no-go B. so soC. way out D. bright side
Câu 17. _________ her interest in children, teaching seems the right job for her.
A. Given B. Taken C. Considered D. Accounted
Câu 18. The Estonia, which was well designed and carefully maintained, carried the proper number of lifeboats.
Moreover, it had been _________ inspected before the day of its fatal voyage.
A. thoroughly B. considerably C. largely D. totally
Câu 19. In 1903 the members of the governing board of the University of Washington in Seattle engaged a firm of
landscape architects to advise them on an appropriate layout for the university grounds.
A. trained B. hired C. described D. evaluated
Câu 20. We can only give you the approximate number of refugees crossing the border at the moment.
A. a sort of B. a bit of C. a variety of D. a deluge of
Câu 21. The water workers' claim for a 10 percent pay rise has been under consideration by the Government.
A. neglected B. concentrated C. suspected D. bethought
Câu 22. Joe's been walking with a spring in his step ever since he found out he was getting a promotion.
A. a happy and excited mood B. a joyful and energetic mood
C. a worried and depressed moon D. a bad and sorrow mood
The annual mortality burden in the UK from exposure to outdoor air pollution is equivalent to around 40,000 deaths.
To this can be (1) _______ further impacts from exposure to indoor air pollutants such as radon and second-hand
smoke.
The health problems resulting from exposure to air pollution also have a (2) ________ cost to society and business,
our health services, and people who suffer from illness and premature death. In the UK, these costs add up to more
than £20 billion every year.
Vulnerable people are prisoners of air pollution, having to stay indoors and limit their (3) ________when pollution
levels are high. This is not only unjust; it carries a cost to these individuals and the community from missed work
and school, from more health problems (4) _________ lack of exercise, and from social isolation.
Taking action will reduce pain, suffering and demands on the National Health Service (NHS), while (5) ____ people
back to work, learning, and an active life. The value of these benefits far exceeds the cost of reducing emissions.
Câu 23. (1) A. afforded B. calculated C. contributed D. added
Câu 24. (2) A. expensive B. great C. high D. average
Câu 25. (3) A. activity B. motion C. vocation D. doing
Câu 26. (4) A. resulting in B. regardless of C. just as D. due to
Câu 27. (5) A. making B. getting C. forcing D. turning
Câu 28. Any property that a bankrupt person may still have is usually divided among the various people for whom
money is owed.
A. Any property B. may still have C. for whom D. is owed

Câu 29. Basing on the clues found, the police managed to apprehend the suspect a few days after the murder.
A. Basing on B. found C. apprehend D. the
Câu 30. There was a live debate about the Middle East, then they moved to a vote.
A. There B. live C. the D. moved to
There are already many, many people who have passed the landmark age of 100. In fact, there are now so many
healthy, elderly people that there's a new term for them: the wellderly. These are people over the age of 80 who have
no diseases such as high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes and have never taken medicines for these
conditions.
There have been many scientific studies of communities where a healthy old age is typical. These include places like
Calabria in southern Italy and the island of Okinawa in Japan.
The small village of Molochio in Calabria has about 2,000 inhabitants. And of these there are at least eight
centenarians. When researchers ask people like this the secret of their long life, the answer is almost always to do
with diet and is almost always the same: 'I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables.' 'A little bit, but of everything.’ ‘No
smoking, no drinking.’
While in the past scientists have looked at things such as diet and lifestyle for an explanation of long life, these days
they are investigating genetics. One such researcher is Eric Topol, who says, "There must be genes that explain why
these individuals are protected from the aging process."
The new research into long life looks at groups of people who have a genetic connection. For example, one group of
interest lives in Ecuador. In one area of the country there are a number of people with the same genetic condition. It's
called Laron syndrome. The condition means that they don't grow to more than about one, but it also seems to give
them protection against cancer and diabetes. As a result, they live longer than other people in their families.
Meanwhile, on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, there's another group of long-lived men, Japanese-Americans. They
have a similar gene to the Laron syndrome group.
Back in Calabria, scientists are trying to work out exactly how much of the longevity is due to genetics and how
much to environment. By checking public records going back to the 19th century, researchers have reconstructed the
family trees of 202 nonagenarians and centenarians. They concluded that there were genetic factors involved.
Câu 31. Diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure ___________.
A. are common illnesses in elderly people
B. teach scientists a lot about old age and long life
C. are never found among a group of people in Ecuador
D. have been scientifically proved to be the signs of aging
Câu 32. What do some people from Calabria and Okinawa have in common?
A. They suffer from diabetes. B. They have an unusual genetic illness.
C. They live long and healthy lives. D. They originated from the same ancestors.
Câu 33. According to the article, ____________.
A. scientists are investigating people who are 120 years old
B. scientific advances mean we will all live to at least 100 years
C. scientists have found genes that might influence how long we live
D. scientists have concluded environment is the decisive factor of longevity
Câu 34. Laron syndrome is interesting to scientists because ______________.
A. it might help people with growth problems
B. it shows that there is a genetic reason for old age
C. there are different versions of the syndrome
D. it is related to taking investigation into some family trees
Câu 35. Healthy elderly people ______________________.
A. often say that their diet is the most important thing
B. don't usually know what the secret to long life is
C. give many different reasons for their old age
D. agree that their genes protect them from aging
There are many mistakes that people make when writing their resume (CV) or completing a job application. Here are
some of the most common and most serious.
The biggest problem is perhaps listing the duties for which you were responsible in a past position: all this tells your
potential employers is what you were supposed to do. They do not necessarily know the specific skills you used in
executing them, nor do they know what results you achieved - both of which are essential. In short, they won’t know
if you were the best, the worst or just average in your position.
The more concrete information you can include, the better. As far as possible, provide measurements of what you
accomplished. If any innovations you introduced saved the organization money, how much did they save? If you
found a way of increasing productivity, by what percentage did you increase it?
Writing what you are trying to achieve in life - your objective - is a waste of space. It tells the employer what you are
interested in. Do you really think that employers care what you want? No, they are interested in what they want!
Instead, use that space for a career summary. A good one is brief - three to four sentences long. A good one will
make the person reviewing your application want to read further.
Many resumes list ‘hard’ job-specific skills, almost to the exclusion of transferable, or ‘soft’, skills. However, your
ability to negotiate effectively, for example, can be just as important as your technical skills.
All information you give should be relevant, so carefully consider the job for which you are applying. If you are
applying for a job that is somewhat different than your current job, it is up to you to draw a connection for the
resume reviewer, so that they will understand how your skills will fit in their organization. The person who reviews
your paperwork will not be a mind reader.
If you are modest about the skills you can offer, or the results you have achieved, a resume reader may take what you
write literally, and be left with a low opinion of your ability: you need to say exactly how good you are. On the other
hand, of course, never stretch the truth or lie.
(Source: www.ielts-mentor.com)
A. The way how to write the resume for job application.
B. The mistakes people make when applying for a job.
C. The common way to make impression in a job interview.
D. The necessary skills for job application.
Câu 37. The word “executing” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________________.
A. enumerating B. determining C. completing D. implementing
Câu 38. The word “concrete” in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by ______________.
A. indeterminate B. specific C. substantial D. important
Câu 39. What does the word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. organization money B. information C. productivity D. percentage
Câu 40. According to the passage, what information should candidates include in their resume?
A. specific skills for previous jobs B. the past achievements
C. previous positions D. future objective
Câu 41. Why did the author mention that applicants should write a good brief career summary?
A. To make the employers interested in what they want.
B. To make the interviewers more curious about you.
C. Because the employers do not care for what you want to achieve.
D. Because it can provide their specific skills in their positions.
A. The ability to negotiate effectively is as significant as technical skills.
B. Candidates must study the job they are applying carefully before writing the CV.
C. Applicants should not apply for a distinct job from what they are doing.
D. The information interviewees present should be related to the job they are applying.
Câu 43. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that ________________.
A. you should write accurately about your ability for the vacant position.
B. you should be modest about what you can do.
C. a resume reader is good enough to understand what you imply about your ability in the CV.
D. you are allowed to exaggerate the truth of your competence if possible.
Câu 44. “You're always working so hard, why don't you let your hair down?”, said he.
A. He said that I had been working so hard that I looked unkempt.
B. He said that it was time for me to relax and enjoy myself.
C. He asked me to throw a party to celebrate my achievement.
D. He told me not to just work and work but I needed to do my hair then.
Câu 45. The photographs of Mars taken by satellite are much clearer than those taken from the Earth.
A. The photographs of Mars taken from the Earth are clearer than those taken by satellite.
B. The photographs of Mars taken from the Earth are not as clear as those taken by satellite.
C. The photographs of Mars taken from the Earth are fader than those taken by satellite.
D. The photographs of the earth are not as clear as those of Mars.
Câu 46. I guess the man with red hair may have caused it.
A. It may have been caused by the man whose his hair was red.
B. The man whose red hair may have caused it.
C. It may have caused by the man whose hair was red.
D. It may have been caused by the man whose hair was red.
Câu 47. Tom: “Would you like to watch a water puppet show with me?”
Jerry: “__________________.”
A. It might be a good idea to bet
B. Do you think I would
C. I'm afraid I can't as I have a lot of homework
D. There's nothing you don't know about water puppet
Câu 48. – “Why did she leave me for him? I've done everything for her.”
– “______________________”
A. Man. There's no use crying over spilt milk. B. Let's party tonight. You look so anxious.
C. It serves you right. D. No worries. It’s not a pity.
questions.
Câu 49. Mary was trying to swim in the sea alone. She should never have been allowed to do so.
A. When Mary left to swim in the sea alone, she said she knew what she was doing.
B. It would probably be wrong to let Mary swim in the sea on her own.
C. No one could have stopped Mary from trying to swim in the sea by herself.
D. Someone ought to have stopped Mary from attempting to swim in the sea on her own.
Câu 50. It started to rain. We ran as fast as we could to the shelter.
A. Although it started to rain, we ran as fast as we could to the shelter.
B. It started to rain but we ran as fast as we could to the shelter.
C. It started to rain, at which point we ran as fast as we could to the shelter.
D. Unless it started to rain, we ran as fast as we could to the shelter.
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Câu 1. A. creature B. creative C. creamy D. crease
Câu 2. A. chooses B. houses C. rises D. horses
Câu 3. A. advent B. adverb C. adventure D. advocate
Câu 4. A. comparable B. comparative C. compass D. company
Câu 5. On their way to the station they were caught ________ the rain and before long were wet ______________.
A. under/from B. in/with C. in/through D. during/out
Câu 6. I still keep wondering if I was doing the right thing when I asked my father for __________ permission to
leave school.
A. a B. an C. the D. 0
Câu 7. She has told me I should stay till she ______________ a replacement. Well, last time it took two weeks.
A. found B. finds C. has found D. will find
Câu 8. One of the men was lying on the ground after ___________ down by a piece of rock.
A. being knocked B. knocking C. having been knock D. having knocked
Câu 9. Intellectuals think that if we _____________daily on tolerance and racism, we will end up killing one
another.
A. won’t lectureB. are not lectured C. don’t lecture D. won’t have lectured
Câu 10. What I strongly object to is the very principle ______ on one another.
A. to get the boys themselves inform B. of getting the boys themselves to inform
C. of getting the boys themselves inform D. to get the boys themselves informing
Câu 11. “Fantastic sale. Everything must be sold ______________ of the price.”
A. in spite B. regardless C. in case D. on account
Câu 12. The recreation plan__________ they disagreed would require the construction of two new dams.
A. which B. about which C. on whom D. whom
Câu 13. The judge said that there was no doubt about the outcome of the trial. The man was a __________criminal.
A. self-centered B. self-confessed C. self-conscious D. self-contained
Câu 14. The boy was punished for playing __________ from his physics lessons.
A. truant B. runaway C. absent D. joyride
Câu 15. People didn't believe his ___________ that he had stolen the money in order to give it to charity.
A. explanatory B. explanation C. explain D. explainable
Câu 16. The students in the nursing department are ____________ female.
A. restrictively B. predominantly C. arbitrarily D. spontaneously
Câu 17. Factory workers have threatened __________ action if their demands are not met in the next two days.
A. business B. working C. industrial D. manufacturing
Câu 18. It’s said that the government has made no _______ in the fight against inflation; indeed, the situation has
worsened recently.
A. triumph B. effect C. avail D. headway
Câu 19. The ministry of Defense has been holding up the decision to withdraw from the military action for the past
several months.
A. carrying off B. putting off C. playing down D. giving up
Câu 20. Bill Gates is famous for his generosity. He donated a large part of his possessions to charities.
A. hospitality B. kindness C. greediness D. wealthiness
Câu 21. Renewable resources, such as solar, wind, tidal energy, etc., are the resources that can be replenished
overtime naturally.
A. depleted B. restored C. replaced D. substituted
Câu 22. John's decision to drop out of university to go to a vocational school drove his mother up the wall. She
thought that it is really a stupid decision.
A. made his mother pleased B. made his mother angry
C. made his mother worried D. made his mother ashamed
Asia is very rich in cultures, races and languages. Indians and most people in (1) ____ South Asian countries
commonly speak more than one language daily, as a matter of routine. Their highly diverse expat, diaspora and
migrant communities provide them not only with global access, but also with global sources of income.
India and other South Asian countries are (2) ____ the largest recipients of monthly transfers from their diaspora
workers. Due to their religious, ethnic and social diversity, more than 30 million Indians access and transfer (3) ____
from countries as various as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Malaysia, Singapore, the US, Canada, the UK and Australia.
Regional languages and minority religions have (4) ____ themselves as global community networks. This is as much
true for the Tamils in Malaysia as for the Sikhs in Canada. Such connections provide them with (5) ____ to
education and jobs, partly through professional visa arrangements, and despite the limitations and constraints of our
current times. These communities have created their own formats, many of which have become international actors,
such the Global Tamil Forum and the World Sikh Organization.
Câu 23. (1) A. neighboring B. neighborhood C. neighbor D. neighbored
Câu 24. (2) A. in B. of C. between D. among
Câu 25. (3) A. remittances B. salary C. payment D. taxes
Câu 26. (4) A. considered B. regarded C. established D. formed
Câu 27. (5) A. access B. limitation C. routes D. solutions
Câu 28. It is necessary that the use of public transport is encouraged to reduce traffic jam and air pollution.
A. necessary B. use C. is encouraged D. traffic jam
Câu 29. People who spend too much time on the Internet run the risk of getting addiction to it.
A. spend B. on C. run D. addiction
Câu 30. She didn’t get a high mark because she had made the classical mistake of forgetting to put the “s” on the
verb in the third person singular.
A. didn’t get B. classical C. to put D. on
Called the ‘Red Planet,’ Mars is roughly half the size of Earth, and one of our closest neighboring planets. Though
Mars is the most Earth-like of any other planet, the two are still worlds apart. Living on Mars has been the stuff of
science fiction for decades. However, can humans really live on Mars? Will it ever be possible or safe? NASA (the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration) hopes to find out. NASA researchers on Earth are conducting
several experiments together with the International Space Station (ISS) to study the health and safety issues that may
tell us if life on Mars is possible.
Food and oxygen would be the main necessities for travelers living extended periods on Mars. The need to grow
plants, which provide both food and oxygen, would be a key. But the decreased gravity and low atmospheric
pressure environment of the planet will stress the plants and make them hard to grow. However, space station crews
are growing plants in controlled environments in two of the station’s greenhouses. They take care of the plants,
photograph them, and collect samples to be sent back to Earth. Researchers then use the data to develop new
techniques that will make it possible to grow plants successfully in space.
Another concern for space travelers is the health hazards posed by the effect of space radiation on humans. A
spacecraft traveling to Mars would be exposed to large amounts of radiation. Since human exposure to such intense
radiation would mean certain death, the spacecraft used for such travel would have to protect the humans on the
inside of the craft from exposure. Researchers are using special machines inside the crew areas of the International
Space Station to carefully watch radiation levels. NASA scientists, who have maintained radiation data since the
beginning of human space flight, continue to learn about the dangers it poses. Researchers use the station to test
materials that could be used in making a spacecraft that could successfully travel to Mars.
Will it ever be safe for humans to live on Mars? It is still too early to say. But thanks to the dedicated researchers of
NASA and the results of ISS experiments, we are getting closer to knowing every day.
(Adapted from “Select Readings –Intermediate Tests” by Linda Lee and Erik Gundersen)
A. The potential of Mars. B. Life on Mars.
C. The experiments on Mars. D. The pressure on Mars.
A. space station crews B. plants
C. environments D. station’s greenhouses
Câu 33. As mentioned in paragraph 2, why can’t people grow plants successfully in space?
A. Because there is a lack of food and oxygen on Mars.
B. Because there aren’t enough station’s greenhouses to control the environments.
C. Because of the reduced gravity and low atmospheric pressure environment.
D. Because of the shortage of new techniques.
Câu 34. The word “hazards” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____________.
A. dangers B. problems C. diseases D. symptoms
Câu 35. According to paragraph 3, which of the following is the demand for manufacturing spacecrafts travelling to
Mars?
A. They must contain special machines inside to watch radiation levels.
B. They have to be made from special materials which are light and safe for travelling.
C. They have to maintain radiation data from the beginning of human space flight inside.
D. They have to protect travelers from radiation exposure effectively.
Belgium is a very old country, with a fascinating mixture of old customs and modern laws. Belgium weddings may
be performed as a civil ceremony or as a religious ceremony.
Traditionally, when a couple in Belgium wishes to announce their marriage, the wedding invitations are printed on
two sheets of paper, one from the bride’s family and one sheet from the groom’s family. These wedding invitations
symbolize the union of the two families and the partnership of the new union.
An ancient Belgium custom that is designed to unite the two families calls for the bride to stop as she walks up the
isle and to hand her mother a single flower. The two then embrace. Then, during the recessional, the bride and groom
walk to the groom’s mother and the new bride hands her new mother-in-law a single flower and the two of them
embrace, symbolizing the bride’s acceptance of her new mother.
One of the most important and enduring traditions of the Belgium wedding is for the bride to carry a specially
embroidered handkerchief that has her name embroidered on it. After the wedding this handkerchief is framed and
hung on the wall in a place of honor. When the next female member of the bride’s family is to be wed, the
handkerchief is removed from its frame, the new bride’s name is embroidered onto it, and it is passed down. The
wedding handkerchief is passed from generation to generation, and is considered an important family heirloom.
During the wedding mass, the bride and the groom are enthroned in two large chairs placed near the altar,
symbolizing that on this day and in this place they are the king and the queen. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the
groom slips the wedding ring onto the third finger of his bride’s left hand. The ring, being an endless circle,
symbolizes never-ending love, and the third finger of the left hand is believed to hold the vein that travels to the
heart, symbolizing love. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the bride and groom share their first kiss as husband and
wife. The kiss is considered a symbolic act of sharing each other’s spirit as the couple each breathes in a portion of
their new mate’s soul.
The bridesmaids traditionally take up a collection of coins and as the bride and groom exit the church, the
bridesmaids toss the coins to the poor outside the church. Giving gifts of money to the poor helps to insure prosperity
for the new bride and groom.
Following the wedding the bride and groom are off on their honeymoon. In ancient times the honeymoon, which was
celebrated by the drinking of mead, or honey wine, would last 28 days, one complete cycle of the moon. This was to
make sure that the bride’s family did not try to steal their daughter back from her new husband.
(Source: http://www.best-country.com/)
Câu 36. Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?
A. Belgium’s wedding customs and traditions.
B. The bride’s and groom’s traditional activities in their wedding day.
C. The differences between an ancient wedding and a modern one in Belgium.
D. Belgium’s wedding ceremony.
Câu 37. What does the word “them” in the third paragraph refer to?
A. the bride and her mother B. the bride and the groom
C. the bride and her mother-in-law D. the groom and his mother-in-law
Câu 38. The following is true about Belgium’s wedding, EXCEPT ____________.
A. The weddings in Belgium are not only a civil event but also a religious one.
B. The wedding invitations are the symbol of both the bride’s and the groom’s families.
C. Each mother of the couple is given a single flower in their children’s wedding.
D. The bride often hugs her mother-in-law before embracing her mother.
Câu 39. It can be inferred from the passage that the wedding handkerchief ___________.
A. is prepared for the bride by her mother before the wedding.
B. is highly appreciated in the home of Belgian people.
C. is only replaced by another person in their house.
D. is embroidered in most important occasions in Belgium.
Câu 40. The word “heirloom” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _____________.
A. inheritance B. dowry C. representation D. pride
Câu 41. According to paragraph 5, what is CORRECT about the wedding ring?
A. It is worn onto the third finger of the bride’s right hand.
B. The groom wears the ring for his mate at the beginning of the ceremony.
C. The ring represents the boundless love of the couple.
D. The ring is presented by the queen and the king of their country.
Câu 42. The word “insure” in paragraph 6 could be best replaced by ___________.
A. express B. indemnify C. determine D. affirm
Câu 43. The author mentioned honeymoon in the past in the last paragraph as a period that __________.
A. the bride and the groom live far from each other.
B. lasts for a fortnight after wedding.
C. protects the new bride from her family’s effort to take her back.
D. the new couple serves the guests honey wine.
Câu 44. The diagram shows it is hotter in summer than in winter in the northern hemisphere.
A. As can be seen from the diagram, the weather of the northern hemisphere is hotter in summer than that in
winter.
B. According to the diagram, in the northern hemisphere is colder in winter than in summer.
C. The diagram illustrates the trend of the climate in the northern hemisphere is that summer is cooler than
winter.
D. As we can see from the diagram, the climate of the northern hemisphere is hotter in summer more than in
winter.
Câu 45. "I'm sorry I forgot your birthday," he told me.
A. He complained that I forgot his birthday. B. He refused to go to my birthday party.
C. He begged me to forget my birthday. D. He apologized for forgetting my birthday.
Câu 46. I really believe my letter came as a great surprise to John.
A. John may be very surprised to receive my letter.
B. John might have been very surprised to receive my letter.
C. John must be very surprised to receive my letter.
D. John must have been very surprised to receive my letter.
Câu 47. Nam and Nga are talking with each other about artificial intelligence. Nam: "I think that the rapid
development of artificial intelligence would pose a threat to humankind. What do you think?”
Nga: "_________________. Human beings are very smart. They create artificial intelligence and would know how
to keep it under control.”
A. I totally agree with you B. No. I don't think so
C. What on earth you are talking about D. You can't say it again
Câu 48. Binh is inviting Nam to join the football club.
Binh: “I know you are very good at playing football. Would you like to join our club?”
Nam: “________________”
A. Yes. I am very busy. B. Yeah. Good idea. I'd love to.
C. What a good friend you are! D. What do you think?
questions.
Câu 49. Fast-food restaurants attract children. They offer toys and a party atmosphere.
A. If fast-food restaurants offer toys and a party atmosphere, they will attract children.
B. Whenever fast-food restaurants offer toys and a party atmosphere, they attract children.
C. To attract children to their restaurants, fast-food restaurants offer toys and a party atmosphere.
D. By attracting children, fast-food restaurants offer toys and a party atmosphere.
Câu 50. Smoking is unhealthy. It also costs governments billions of dollars in health-care costs.
A. Not only is smoking unhealthy but it also costs government billions of dollars in health-care costs.
B. Whereas smoking is unhealthy, it costs government billions of dollars in health-care costs.
C. If smoking is unhealthy, it will cost government billions of dollars in health-care costs.
D. Smoking is so unhealthy that it costs government billions of dollars in health-care costs.
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Câu 1. A. evolve B. protection C. robot D. operate
Câu 2. A. naked B. looked C. booked D. mocked
Câu 3. A. identity B. emergency C. advertising D. accessible
Câu 4. A. upmarket B. relative C. cultural D. rational
Câu 5. Two young men were arrested on suspicion of setting fire ____________a police van.
A. in B. on C. with D. to
Câu 6. Many centuries ago at Karnak, in ancient Egypt, on ________ east bank of the Nile_______ great temple
arose.
A. 0/some B. an/0 C. the/the D. the/a
Câu 7. When he ________ an essay in on time for once, his professor __________ him a look of surprise.
A. handed/ would hand B. handed/gave C. was handing/gave D. had handed/gave
Câu 8. After __________ her an email, I waited for her reply patiently.
A. had sent B. sending C. having sent D. having been sent
Câu 9. If the Moon _______ one orbit around the earth and one complete revolution on its axis at the same rate, we
sometimes _____________ the other side of it.
A. doesn’t complete/ will see B. didn’t complete/would see
C. hadn’t completed/would have seen D. doesn’t complete/see
Câu 10. As the students who had taken the university entrance exam were waiting for the results_________, they
seemed_________ more and more nervous.
A. having been announced- to have got B. to be announced/to be getting
C. announced/ to get D. to be announced/to get
Câu 11. Mary wants to be a career woman; she doesn’t want to be a housewife, __________ does she want to be a
mother.
A. nor B. neither C. either D. none
Câu 12. Since, at that time, his name ________ secret, we all addressed him “Uncle Roy”.
A. has been kept B. was keeping
C. must have been kept D. had to be kept
Câu 13. They live in a/an_____________ house which stands itself in a field.
A. attached B. detached C. detaching D. semi-detached
Câu 14. The house possesses __________ grounds with gardens, tennis- courts and an orchard.
A. extension B. extended C. extensive D. extensively
Câu 15. Could you give me a rough_______ of what the decoration job might cost?
A. estimate B. correlation C. account D. value
Câu 16. Even if that laptop is the most expensive in the store, it doesn’t _________ mean that it is the best.
A. severely B. valuably C. doubtfully D. necessarily
Câu 17. The army claimed that during the invasion there was no _________ of life.
A. death B. loss C. killing D. disappearance
Câu 18. I really have to _________ my brains to remember the answers to even the simplest questions.
A. search B. look C. stretch D. rack
Câu 19. The floor was so rotten that it almost gave way under his weight.
A. collapsed B. crumpled C. deflate D. languished
Câu 20. It is an ideal opportunity to make yourself memorable with employers for the right reasons by asking
sensible questions.
A. theoretical B. silly C. practical D. burning
Câu 21. Urbanization has resulted in massive problems besides the benefits.
A. major B. serious C. few D. minor
Câu 22. One of the best ways to understand what a job is like, is to do it. Work experience is a great way to get a feel
for what a job is all about.
A. to have an understanding about B. to touch with one's own hands
C. to have the faintest idea about D. to do something on purpose
According to research conducted in the US, adult learners are the fastest growing segment of the population (1)
_________ lifelong learning. The reason behind this trend is the fact that many professionals are beginning to realize
that to remain competitive in the ever-changing world of business they need to stay current and (2) ________.
The markets and the economy are changing at a fast pace, and this means that anyone interested (3) ____ career
development needs to be able to keep up. This is especially important since recent graduates will constantly (4)
_________ your position as they will be more up-to-date with the changes in the industry.
And it's not as simple as learning a few computer skills here and there. For professionals across all industries to
remain current they should closely follow trends and seek to provide depth in their industry knowledge. (5)
_________, according to Scott Brinker, a marketing expert, marketers should have started learning to program since
the turn of the decade.
Câu 23. (1) A. pursuing B. capturing C. chasing D. grabbing
Câu 24. (2) A. modern B. downgraded C. updated D. civilized
Câu 25. (3) A. on B. with C. of D. in
Câu 26. (4) A. protect B. threaten C. prevent D. avoid
Câu 27. (5) A. Of course B. For example C. Actually D. Eventually
Câu 28. I have never had much of a/an ability for languages, unfortunately.
A. have never had B. much of C. ability D. languages
Câu 29. My mother was coming across a ring that she had lost months ago when she was cleaning the attic.
A. was coming B. that C. had lost D. when
Câu 30. The letter he received this morning said that his application had rejected.
A. The B. received C. said D. had rejected
Volunteering has been acknowledged as part of the wider health policy, with the NHS five-year plan identifying a
need to encourage community volunteering. It also has an important role to play in tackling social exclusion, through
projects such as lunch clubs for older people, assisted gardening schemes, or young play leaders.
Volunteering can help to provide people with ways out of poverty, by giving them new skills, confidence and aid
social integration. This is of particular value to those who are most excluded from the labour market, such as recent
migrants or people with disabilities. But while the benefits of volunteering are clear, there is worrying evidence that
the people who could benefit most from giving their time are precisely those least likely to be involved.
There are many reasons for people not to volunteer. For older people, the barriers can include poor health, poverty,
lack of skills, poor transport links, or having caring responsibilities, such as looking after grandchildren. Younger
people can be deterred by feeling they don’t have the time to volunteer, or not knowing anyone else who volunteers.
Many of them also think volunteering is just for older people with time on their hands. Volunteering has an image
problem – particularly with men and younger people.
More should be done to promote the value of volunteering to the particular needs of different groups. There is
evidence on why people choose to volunteer, and we need to make better use of that information. For instance, a
recent survey showed that 95% of young people, aged 13-24, hoped to develop new skills through volunteering,
compared to just 32% of volunteers aged over 55. Almost three quarters of young people were keen to gain
qualifications through volunteering compared to just 13% of those over 55. Over three quarters of disabled
volunteers were keen to develop new skills and nearly two thirds hoped to improve their health and wellbeing
through volunteering.
(Adapted from https://www.theguardian.com)
A. Why are not many people interested in being a volunteer?
B. Who gets more benefits from volunteer work?
C. What are volunteer activities?
D. How many people take part in volunteer work?
Câu 32. The following are provided to help people out of poverty through volunteering, EXCEPT
_______________.
A. new skills B. confidence
C. aid social integration D. labour market
Câu 33. The word “deterred” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____________.
A. encouraged B. discouraged C. motivated D. bothered
Câu 34. What does the phrase “many of them” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. volunteers B. grandchildren C. younger people D. older people
A. The people who could get most advantages from volunteering are also the ones participating most
enthusiastically in this activity.
B. Wealth is one of the reasons preventing the old from doing volunteer work.
C. Not only most of the young from 13 to 24 years old but also the disabled volunteers hope to get new skills
through volunteering.
D. People over 55 years old are keener on gaining qualifications through volunteer work than learning a new
skill.
Facebook users spend an average of more than 15 hours a month on the social networking site. While there are
plenty who caution against such intensive use — and there are a number of studies detailing the harm Facebook
could potentially cause — there also are lots of reports extolling the site's virtues. As the social media giant prepares
for its upcoming initial public offering, here are some ways Facebook just might be good for you.
Spending time on Facebook can help people relax, slow down their heart rate and decrease stress levels, according to
researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Milan. In a study published earlier
this year, researchers studied 30 students and found that a natural high was sparked when they were on the social
media network that led to the relaxed heart rates and lower levels of stress and tension. In the study, the students
were monitored in three situations: looking at panoramic landscapes, performing complicated mathematical
equations and using Facebook. While the first situation was the most relaxing to students and the math problems
were the most stressful, the time on Facebook uncovered high levels of attractiveness and arousal. The findings
support the researchers' hypothesis that Facebook's success, as well as that of other social media networks, correlates
to the specific positive mental and physical state users experience.
While many may argue that social media networks only distract employees, research shows the opposite may be true.
Research from Keas.com found that a 10-minute Facebook break makes employees happier, healthier and more
productive. The study examined workers in three groups: one that was allowed no breaks, one that was allowed to do
anything but use the Internet and one that was allowed 10 minutes to use the Internet and Facebook. The Facebook
group was found to be 16 percent more productive than the group that was not allowed to use the Internet and nearly
40 percent more productive than the group that was allowed no breaks. "Short and unobtrusive breaks, such as a
quick surf on the Internet, enables the mind to rest itself, leading to a higher net total concentration for a day's work,
and as a result, increased productivity," said Brent Coker of the department of management and marketing at the
University of Melbourne in Australia.
Facebook is also in the business of matchmaking. Research shows that nearly 60 percent of singles will friend
someone new on Facebook after meeting them in person. If they like what they see, 25 percent are likely to contact
their new love interest via Facebook. Once the courting is over, nearly 40 percent of those social networking adults
will update their relationship status on Facebook, with just 24 percent telling their friends first. Facebook use
between couples will continue through the dating process, the research shows. Throughout the day, 79 percent of
couples said they send partners Facebook messages or chat on the social network. In addition, more than 60 percent
would post romantic messages on their significant other’s Facebook wall. When the relationship ends, more than half
of those surveyed immediately update their status to single, which automatically sends out a notification to their
friend list to start the dating cycle over again.
(Source: https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/)
A. The benefits that Facebook might bring you.
B. The disadvantages that Facebook causes in the modern life.
C. The classes are most influenced by Facebook.
D. The functions that are used most on Facebook.
Câu 37. The word “sparked” in the second paragraph probably means ____________.
A. produced B. reduced C. prevented D. controlled
Câu 38. According to paragraph 2, what do the scientists discover in their study?
A. Spending too much time on Facebook may increase levels of pressure and heart disease.
B. Students often suffer from stress when they are working with something related to mathematics.
C. Facebook can make its users more optimistic and aroused.
D. The success of Facebook may motivate the development of other social networks.
Câu 39. The word “one” in paragraph 3 refers to __________.
A. the study B. a group C. the Internet D. a research
Câu 40. Why does Facebook motivate the productivity of employees?
A. Because the Internet distracts users to take breaks out of work.
B. Because it helps people refresh their mind and then enhance the concentration on work.
C. Because employees are happy with what they read on the Facebook.
D. Because they are allowed to relax after a hard work.
Câu 41. The word “courting” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to __________.
A. dating B. marriage C. divorce D. making acquaintance
Câu 42. Which of the following is NOT correct about the impact of Facebook on users’ relationship?
A. More than half of single people tend to make new friends on Facebook after a face-to-face contact.
B. Married people often use Facebook to keep in touch with their spouse.
C. Not many people change the relationship status to single after their breakdown.
D. Adults are more likely to update their relationship status on Facebook than to tell their friends about that.
Câu 43. Which of the following could best describe the tone of the passage?
A. Informative B. Argumentative C. Sarcastic D. Ironic
Câu 44. Governments should take measures to protect wildlife, or more and more animals will become endangered.
A. The sooner governments take measures to protect wildlife, the fewer animals will become endangered.
B. The more governments take measures to protect wildlife, the fewer animals will become endangered.
C. The more measures governments take to protect wildlife, the fewer animals will become endangered.
D. Governments take measures to protect wildlife, so that fewer animals will become endangered.
Câu 45. "Good luck in your new job. It will work out well for you," said his mother.
A. His mother wished him good luck and said his new job would work out well for him.
B. His mother wanted him to get good luck in his new job as it would work out well for him.
C. His mother wondered whether he got luck in his job or it would work out well for him.
D. His mother ascertained that his new job would work out well for him and bring him luck.
Câu 46. People cannot have computers solve problems in which the rules do not currently exist.
A. Problems in which rules do not currently exist cannot be solved by computers.
B. People cannot solve computers problems in which rules do not currently exist.
C. Problems in which rules do not currently exist have to be solved by computers.
D. People have to solve problems in which rules do not currently exist by computers.
Câu 47. Linda: "Go to the party on Sunday?"
John: “______________________.”
A. You bet B. Lucky you
C. I prefer cuisine to speech D. You know the party well
Câu 48. Minh: "It's true that she's going to leave the company."
Huong: “_______________________________.”
A. Not to my knowledge B. Not to my mind
C. I not think so D. Not by my knowledge
questions.
Câu 49. I deeply regret having spoken to her so severely yesterday. She was badly hurt.
A. If only I could apologize to her for having spoken to her so severely yesterday.
B. I wish I hadn’t spoken to her so severely yesterday.
C. She must have been badly hurt because I had spoken to her so severely yesterday.
D. If I hadn’t spoken to her so severely yesterday, she wouldn’t be badly hurt.
Câu 50. The whole point of education is to give students the knowledge to be who they want to be. This quote should
be posted in schools for kids to see and live by.
A. That the whole point of education is to give students the knowledge to be who they want to be is a quote
that should be posted in schools for kids to see and live by.
B. It's the whole point of education that gives students the knowledge to be who they want to be, which is a
quote that should be posted in schools for kids to see and live by.
C. Because whole point of education is to give students the knowledge to be who they want to be, this is a
quote that should be posted in schools for kids to see and live by.
D. Not only is the whole point of education to give students the knowledge to be who they want to be, but
also a quote that should be posted in schools for kids to see and live by
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Câu 1. A. laughter B. caution C. applause D. autumn
Câu 2. A. changes B. durables C. privileges D. marches
Câu 3. A. compulsory B. secondary C. separate D. fee-paying
Câu 4. A. general B. popular C. interrupt D. dedicate
Câu 5. I can make ____________ a bed in the spare room if you’d like to stay the night.
A. up B. out C. for D. make over
Câu 6. It was with __________ greatest difficulty that Brian had persuaded him to join________ Browns.
A. the/0B. the/the C. 0/the D. 0/0
Câu 7. Nobody visits the office on Sunday, which means that by the time the first workers _________ the burglary,
the burglars may have left the country with the documents.
A. discovered B. have discovered C. had discovered D. discover
Câu 8. The man the police caught yesterday ____________a bomb attack was also accused ________ in many other
crimes previously.
A. prepare/to be involved B. to prepare/with having been involved
C. preparing /of having been involved D. preparing /of having involved
Câu 9. If she had asked us, we___________ how to fix it, or we ________ at least.
A. knew, tried B. would know, would try
C. know, try D. would have known, would have tried
Câu 10. James didn’t take ___________ to your suggestion that she was mean with money.
A. kindly B. pleasantly C. cheerfully D. agreeably
Câu 11. “Can you come with me to Huong’s party next weekend?” – “I can’t as I’m busy with my work.
____________, my mother is ill.”
A. Even so B. After all C. All the same D. On top of that
Câu 12. The origin of April Fool’s Day, the first day of April, is uncertain, but it _________ to arrival of spring in
late March, when nature _________to “fool” humanity with changes in weather.
A. has been related – has said B. may be related – is said
C. ought to relate – has been said D. relates – is saying
Câu 13. The new arrivals may just be an adornment, with little structural importance for the ecosystem. But to
Wilkinson, this sounds like _____________ at straws.
A. clutching B. torching C. punching D. plunging
Câu 14. Smoking not only cuts your lifespan by affecting your internal organs, but it also ages you on the outside by
causing __________ damage.
A. skin B. skinner C. skinny D. skinning
Câu 15. “How did you know that he was lying?” – “It was just a ________ feeling.”
A. faint B. gut C. slight D. vain
Câu 16. How birds manage to ___________travel between distant locations is one aspect that has fascinated
observers for centuries.
A. unerringly B. incorrectly C. successfully D. precisely
Câu 17. She __________ her hands in horror at his suggestion that she should marry him.
A. broke up B. threw up C. brought up D. woke up
Câu 18. He had been lied to and _________in the back by people that he thought were his friends.
A. knew B. stabbed C. gripped D. tabbed
Câu 19. Dark clouds began to spread out across the sky, so we rushed to the house as fast as possible.
A. shrink B. diminish C. lessen D. extend
Câu 20. If two people in a romantic relationship are lovey-dovey, they show their love for each other in public by
touching each other and saying loving things.
A. lovesick B. romantic C. demonstrative D. affectionate
Câu 21. Developments in technology mean we can now do banking transactions at our leisure.
A. comfortably B. inconveniently C. freely D. independently
Câu 22. He is very stubborn but flattery usually works like a charm on him. .
A. is completely successful in B. takes effect
C. turned out to be a disaster D. has no effect on
The growing popularity of the video games, online gaming and videos make the children inactive in their daily
routine. The time (1) ________________ has been spent watching online videos and games can be better utilized by
doing some physical activities. Here, parents can become a role model in their children’s life. The parents should not
make them addictive to the techie-gadgets and be active in their lifestyle so that their kids can also become
physically (2) _______________ and active.
The best way to become a physically fit is to be active in sports and games. The importance of sports in our life
is crucial. It not only makes a body physically fit and active but also contributes (3) ______________ the mental
growth and development. An active participation in sports and games can have many benefits in students’ life. It
gives a student a chance to enhance the physical and the social skills. It offers a child a change from a monotony of a
daily routine. It keeps the stress and anxiety away. However, a proper balance has to be maintained between a child’s
maturity, skills and interests.
Nowadays, sports and games are taken to be a good career option as well. It plays a pivotal role in shaping a
child’s interest towards his profession. Sports and games also help in character building and provide strength and
energy. Sport is a form of a competitive physical activity (4) ______________ by a person via an organized or a
casual participation. Sports and games not only involve the development of skills but it also stimulates the
competitive behavior among students. It builds up the confidence in the minds of the students. It not only strengthens
the physical growth rather it also contributes towards the mental growth. (5) ______________, it plays an important
role in a student’s life.
(Adapted from https://www.budingstar.com)
Câu 23. (1) A. when B. where C. which D. what
Câu 24. (2) A. sound B. strength C. mature D. smart
Câu 25. (3) A. in B. on C. into D. towards
Câu 26. (4) A. performing B. performed C. to perform D. to be performed
Câu 27. (5) A. Hence B. Finally C. Furthermore D. In contrast
Câu 28. Basing on the clues found, the police managed to apprehend the suspect a few days after the murder.
A. Basing on B. found C. apprehend D. the
Câu 29. His wife insisted that he stopped sitting around and start to look for a new job.
A. insisted B. stopped C. start D. look for
Câu 30. Leisure activities are necessary for personal development and also to maintain good health.
A. Leisure activities B. for C. personal development D. maintain
Anthropogenic global warming is a theory explaining today's long-term increase in the average temperature of
Earth's atmosphere as an effect of human industry and agriculture.
Since the latter half of the 20th century, growing banks of data and improved climate models have convinced
most climate scientists that rising trends in greenhouse gas emissions are directly responsible for a rising trend in
atmospheric temperature. The source of these emissions vary, consisting of a mix of gases that include methane and
carbon dioxide. While some sources - such as volcanoes - are natural, their overall emissions compared with those
produced by human industries, transport, and livestock have been regarded as insignificant over recent centuries.
Greenhouse gases are made of molecules that absorb electromagnetic radiation, such as the light reflecting from
the planet's surface, and re-emit it as heat. These gases include methane, carbon dioxide, water, and nitrous oxide.
Despite making up only a small percentage of the atmosphere's mix of gases they are very important. If we had no
naturally occurring greenhouse gases in the atmosphere at all, the average global temperature on Earth would be a
much lower -18 degrees instead of the roughly 15 degrees Celsius we have enjoyed most of human history.
Carbon dioxide levels have steadily risen over the past two centuries, thanks largely to the burning of fossil
fuels for electricity general, transportation, and smelting. Current levels are approximately 415 parts per million
(ppm), up from pre-industrial levels of around 280 ppm. Models vary in their predictions of further temperature
increases, and depend heavily on future trends in greenhouse gas emissions. Conservative estimates by the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predict an even chance of 4 degrees Celsius rise by the end of the
century if current emissions trends continue.
(Source: https://www.sciencealert.com/)
Câu 31. Where is the passage possibly taken from?
A. An official business letter. B. A brochure for ecotourism.
C. An environmental magazine. D. A questionnaire at the mall.
Câu 32. The word “livestock” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. beast B. animal C. cattle D. poultry
Câu 33. According to paragraph 3, what would happen if the Earth were bereft of natural greenhouse gases?
A. The Earth’s temperature would be too cold for the habitation of any living things.
B. The sunny weather would be a permanent setting for the Earth.
C. Most of the Earth’s surface would crack due to the scorching heat.
D. No noticeable changes in the climate would arise.
Câu 34. The word “those” in paragraph refers to _______.
A. levels B. models C. sources D. emissions
Câu 35. According to paragraph 4, what are the CO2-producing fossil fuels utilized for?
A. Fossil fuels, as the main energy source, generate a significant share of electricity.
B. The oil and natural gas industry supply a massive number of jobs.
C. Coals provide the right amount of heat for extracting metal from its ore.
D. Petroleum and other derivatives power various means of transport.
Every summer, when the results of university entrance exam come out, many newspaper stories are published
about students who are top-scorers across the country. Most portray students as hard-working, studious, smart and,
generally, from low-income families. They are often considered heroes or heroines by their families, communes,
villages and communities. And they symbolize the efforts made to lift them, and their relatives, out of poverty. The
students are often too poor to attend any extra-classes, which make their achievements more illustrious and more
newsworthy. While everyone should applaud the students for their admirable efforts, putting too much emphasis on
success generates some difficult questions.
If other students look up to them as models, of course it's great. However, in a way, it contributes to society's
attitude that getting into university is the only way to succeed. For those who fail, their lives are over. It should be
noted that about 1.3 million high school students take part in the annual university entrance exams and only about
300,000 of them pass. What's about the hundreds of thousands who fail? Should we demand more stories about those
who fail the exam but succeed in life or about those who quit university education at some level and do something
else unconventional?
"I personally think that it's not about you scoring top in an entrance exam or get even into Harvard. It's about
what you do for the rest of your life," said Tran Nguyen Le Van, 29. He is the founder of a website, vexere.com, that
passengers can use to book bus tickets online and receive tickets via SMS. His business also arranges online tickets
via mobile phones and email. Van dropped out of his MBA at the Thunderbird School of Global Management in
Arizona in the United States. His story has caught the attention of many newspapers and he believes more coverage
should be given to the youngsters who can be role-models in the start-up community. Getting into university, even
with honours, is just the beginning. "We applaud them and their efforts and obviously that can give them motivation
to do better in life. However, success requires more than just scores," Van said. Van once told a newspaper that his
inspiration also came from among the world's most famous drop-outs, such as Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook or Bill
Gates who also dropped out of Harvard University.
Alarming statistics about unemployment continues to plague us. As many as 162,000 people with some kind of
degree cannot find work, according to Labour Ministry's statistics this month. An emphasis on getting into university
does not inspire students who want to try alternative options. At the same time, the Ministry of Education and
Training is still pondering on how to reform our exam system, which emphasises theories, but offers little to develop
critical thinking or practice. Vu Thi Phuong Anh, former head of the Centre for Education Testing and Quality
Assessment at Viet Nam National University in HCM City said the media should also monitor student successes
after graduation. She agreed there were many success stories about young people, but added that it was imbalanced if
students taking unconventional paths were not also encouraged.
Viet Nam is, more than ever, in desperate need of those who think outside the box. Time for us to recognise
talent, no matter where it comes from or how.
(Source: http://vietnamnews.vn)
Câu 36. Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage?
A. Many students consider universities as their only way after school.
B. A good model of being successful in the real life out of school.
C. Not many students are successful after graduating from universities.
D. University is not the only way to success.
Câu 37. What is NOT stated in the passage about the top-scorers in the entrance exam?
A. The majority of them are poor but intelligent and eager to learn.
B. They are hoped to find the way to better their families’ lives.
C. Their success is more glorious because they attend more classes than others.
D. The students are admired for the great efforts.
Câu 38. The word “unconventional” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by _________________.
A. common B. unusual C. well-known D. infamous
Câu 39. The author described Tran Nguyen Le Van in the third passage as ________________.
A. a good example to achieve success although he didn’t finish his education.
B. a businessman who gains money by selling mobile phones online.
C. a founder whose website was inspired from social networks like Facebook.
D. a top-scorer who books online tickets and confirm through messages.
Câu 40. The word “them” in paragraph 3 refers to _________________.
A. honours B. role-models C. the youngsters D. newspapers
Câu 41. The word “plague” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ____________.
A. conflict B. afflict C. remind D. bother
Câu 42. According to the fourth paragraph, what is TRUE about the modern exam system?
A. It puts too much pressure on students who must get a place in a university.
B. Students are not encouraged to do something different.
C. The government is trying to change the theories of exam.
D. Many stories about successful students cannot inspire those who attend universities.
A. It’s high time for the young to change their ways of thinking about success.
B. High scores are the first step to attain achievements in the future.
C. Failing the entrance exam will not determine that these students are doing unconventional things.
D. The most concerned thing for each student is unemployment.
Câu 44. Warm-blooded animals have metabolic rates about five to ten times higher than those of similarly sized
cold-blooded ones.
A. Cold-blooded animals have lower metabolic rates than warm-blooded ones which have similar size.
B. Cold-blooded animals are about five to ten times as small as warm-blooded ones.
C. Cold-blooded animals’ metabolic rates are about five to ten times as low as those of warm-blooded ones.
D. With the similarly sized animals, the metabolic rates of cold-blooded animals are about five to ten times
lower than those of warm-blooded ones.
Câu 45. He said: “I haven’t met her since she left school.”
A. He said that he hadn’t met her since he had left school.
B. He said that he hadn’t met her since he left school.
C. He said that he hadn’t met her since she left school.
D. He said that he hadn’t met her since she had left school.
Câu 46. You are not tactful; that is why you are always offending other people.
A. You must have offended other people because you are not tactful.
B. If you were tactful, you wouldn’t satisfy other people.
C. I wish you were tactful so that you don’t offend other people.
D. You should have been tactful so that you didn’t offend other people.
Câu 47. Ba and Lan are talking about the development of robots.
Ba: " Do you think that robots can do all the housework for people in the future?”
Lan: “________________”
A. Sorry, I can't
B. I am happy that you like robots
C. Why not? Robots have been used in helping people with the housework now
D. What for? There have been quite a few robots around here
Câu 48. It's late in the evening and two sisters have just come home.
- Jenny: "I'm starving, and there's nothing in the kitchen."
- Jane: “___________________”
A. So am I. I'm so thirsty for a glass of cold water.
B. Have you finished the housework before going out?
C. Don't you think we should start cleaning the cupboard?
D. Why don't we try that new restaurant on the corner?
questions.
Câu 49. New York is described as the world's cultural centre. It situated on the bank of Hudson river.
A. As long as New York is described as the world's cultural centre, it situated on the bank of Hudson river.
B. In spite of the fact that it situated on the bank of Hudson river, New York is described as the world's
cultural centre.
C. Because it situated on the bank of Hudson river, New York is described as the world's cultural centre.
D. New York, which situated on the bank of Hudson river, is described as the world's cultural centre.
Câu 50. I had just arrived home. I was called immediately back to the head office nearly 10 kilometers away
A. Hardly had I arrived home when I was called immediately back to the head office nearly 10 kilometers
away.
B. Because I had just arrived home, I was called immediately back to the head office nearly 10 kilometers
away.
C. Should I had just arrived home, I was called immediately back to the head office nearly 10 kilometers
away.
D. Whenever I had just arrived home, I was called immediately back to the head office nearly 10 kilometers
away.
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Câu 1. A. brought B. ought C. thought D. though
Câu 2. A. flooded B. learned C. implanted D. improved
Câu 3. A. relics B. rely C. reply D. release
Câu 4. A. ferocious B. adventure C. history D. achievement
Câu 5. She was not ___________little girl he had known, but she was not yet ________woman either.
A. a/the B. the/a C. a/a D. the/the
Câu 6. If Tom ____________ a bit more ambitious, he would have found himself a better job years ago.
A. had been B. is C. were D. was
Câu 7. Those students who ___________the exam are going to take another one held in August.
A. have failed B. failed C. had failed D. were failing
Câu 8. She had butterflies in her stomach_____________ having prepared carefully for the interview.
A. although B. due to C. despite D. because
Câu 9. The main focus _________interest at the opening ceremony /ˈser.ɪ.mə.ni/ was the attendance of some
celebrities.
A. on B. at C. of D. toward
Câu 10. ______________ depends on your gentle persuasion.
A. That he agreed to help you B. That he agrees to help you
C. Whether he agrees to help you D. Whether he agreed to help you
Câu 11. Once _____________off by the teacher, the class filed out of the room in silence.
A. being told B. have been told C. told D. having told
Câu 12. He was not at all interested in what was going on around him, but insisted _________back to his country on
the first sight.
A. to be sent B. on sending him C. to send him D. on being sent
Câu 13. It was reported that three top athletes have been ________from the championship after positive drug tests.
A. qualification B. unqualified C. disqualified D. qualitatively
Câu 14. In the second game, her opponent hurt her leg. Hence, that she became the champion was a/an ________
conclusion.
A. foregone B. rash C. amicable D. unpredictable
Câu 15. His poor standard of play fully justifies his __________from the team for the next match.
A. expulsion B. dismissal C. rejection D. exclusion
Câu 16. Although her boss gives quite obvious a hint of dismissing Nancy for her incompetence, she is still
__________ignorant of the fact that she is about to face up to a gloomy scenario of unemployment.
A. jubilantly B. ecstatically C. blissfully D. decorously
Câu 17. He never stops smoking; one cigarette after another. I’m afraid he’s become a __________smoker.
A. chain B. cord C. line D. rope
Câu 18. We regret that it is impossible to meet the ______date for the goods you recently ordered from us.
A. arrival B. delivery C. carriage D. transport
Câu 19. I can’t get on well with my boss because of his authoritative manner that at times is almost arrogant.
A. struck up B. stuck up C. drunk up D. sprung up
Câu 20. Her passport seemed legitimate, but on closer inspection, it was found to have been altered.
A. invalid B. illegal C. improper D. lawful
Câu 21. The schoolboy’s excuse wasn’t credible at all. Nobody in the classroom believed in the far-fetched story he
told.
A. reliable B. predictable C. knowledgeable D. unbelievable
Câu 22. We have to work against the clock so as to meet the deadline of the clients tomorrow.
A. work in a haste B. work slowly C. work as fast as possible D. work strenuously
The string family is the largest section of the orchestra. The four main stringed instruments look similar but are all
different sizes. Each can be played by plucking the strings with the fingers or with a bow, which is pulled (1)
_______ across the instrument's four strings.
The VIOLIN is the smallest of the string instruments and can play the highest (2) ________. The violin often
plays the melody - this is the tune you will be humming after you leave a performance. The VIOLA is slightly larger
than the violin. Because it is bigger, it can play lower notes. (3) _______ the viola is only a little bit bigger than the
violin, it can be hard to tell them apart. The viola plays many beautiful melodies just like the violin.
The CELLO is (4) ________ the violin and the viola. It is so large that the cellist must sit on a chair holding the
cello between his or her knees in order to play. The cello often plays accompaniment parts.
Because it is the largest of the stringed instruments, the DOUBLE BASS plays the lowest notes. This instrument
is so large that the bass players have to stand up or sit on tall stools to play it. The bass often plays (5) ________
parts with the cello.
Câu 23. (1) A. now and then B. back and forth C. again and again D. high and low
Câu 24. (2) A. notes B. noting C. notable D. noted
Câu 25. (3) A. Although B. However C. Whereas D. Since
Câu 26. (4) A. much larger than B. the largest between C. as large as D. the larger of
Câu 27. (5) A. companion B. companionship C. accompany D. accompaniment
Câu 28. From time memorial, cities have been the central gathering places of human life, from where the great ideas
and movements of the world have sprouted.
A. memorial B. have been C. gathering D. from where
Câu 29. Daisy is on a diet, so she just usually has a sandwich for lunch.
A. on a diet B. so C. just usually has D. for lunch
Câu 30. This morning one customer phoned to complain that she still hadn't been received the book she had ordered
several weeks ago.
A. phoned to complain B. hadn't been C. had ordered D. several weeks ago
As customers choose brands based on how they make them feel, rather than their actual products or services, there
is an intrinsic advantage to those organizations who use designed experiences as a weapon to cut through the most
competitive of markets. Those that don’t, operate in what we call the “experience gap”, the space between them and
their customer’s expectation of them. Make no mistake, in our high paced and digitally connected economies, the
experience gap is driving markets, fast.
For example, take Instagram and Twitter. These brands filled the demand for a whole new human experience that
did not exist before the evolution of digital technologies enabled that. They were pioneers, and there were no
established players to unseat. But we are also seeing a similar dynamic in existing industries. New entrants are
coming in and taking the space, also using whole new experiences, purely because the incumbents left the door open.
Closer to home, this can be seen with Australian neobanks who are giving customers a better experience than the
incumbents. Robert Bell is the CEO at neobank 86400. He says banking has already become quite complicated and
he wanted to make a change. His neobank is working to solve customers problems more holistically. Bell said, “It’s
significantly harder work and takes more time to become a bank, but having done that we can have a much better
relationship with our customers and we can offer them a lot more products and services.”
Think about that for a moment. Do you notice how better experiences, leads to better relationships, which is then
the stepping stone for more offerings? Many brands still jump straight to modified offerings, without gaining that
customer connection and the necessary foundation of trust first.
(source: https://which-50.com/)
A. The importance of experience to competitive advantage.
B. Businesses are unwilling to disrupt themselves.
C. A far-reaching cultural transformation.
D. Knowledge drives behavior, loyalty, satisfaction.
Câu 32. The word “them” in paragraph 1 refers to _______.
A. brands B. customers C. economies D. markets
Câu 33. According to paragraph 2, what is true about Instagram and Twitter in the stated instance?
A. Their reputation famously preceded even the 4th Industrial Revolution.
B. They are the one and only companies providing such revolutionary services.
C. They were the trailblazers for the experience-oriented marketing strategy.
D. Prior to their advent, there were already several competitors in the field.
Câu 34. According to paragraph 3, what is the attitude of Robert Bell towards the customers?
A. He sees them as modern slaves to consumerism.
B. He maintains a healthy relationship of give and take.
C. He displays worship in its purest form towards them.
D. He views them as the golden goose for his business.
Câu 35. What does the phrase “stepping stone” in paragraph 4 mean?
A. An asset or possession prized as being the best of a group of similar things.
B. A person who travels without settling down for any significant period of time
C. An important clue to understanding something that is challenging or puzzling.
D. An action or event that helps one to make progress towards a specified goal.
The Trump campaign ran on bringing jobs back to American shores, although mechanization has been the
biggest reason for manufacturing jobs’ disappearance. Similar losses have led to populist movements in several other
countries. But instead of a pro-job growth future, economists across the board predict further losses as AI, robotics,
and other technologies continue to be ushered in. What is up for debate is how quickly this is likely to occur.
Now, an expert at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania is ringing the alarm bells.
According to Art Bilger, venture capitalist and board member at the business school, all the developed nations on
earth will see job loss rates of up to 47% within the next 25 years, according to a recent Oxford study. “No
government is prepared,” The Economist reports. These include blue and white collar jobs. So far, the loss has been
restricted to the blue collar variety, particularly in manufacturing.
To combat “structural unemployment” and the terrible blow, it is bound to deal the American people, Bilger has
formed a nonprofit called Working Nation, whose mission it is to warn the public and to help make plans to
safeguard them from this worrisome trend. Not only is the entire concept of employment about to change in a
dramatic fashion, the trend is irreversible. The venture capitalist called on corporations, academia, government, and
nonprofits to cooperate in modernizing our workforce.
To be clear, mechanization has always cost us jobs. The mechanical loom, for instance, put weavers out of
business. But it also created jobs. Mechanics had to keep the machines going, machinists had to make parts for them,
and workers had to attend to them, and so on. A lot of times those in one profession could pivot to another. At the
beginning of the 20th century, for instance, automobiles were putting blacksmiths out of business. Who needed
horseshoes anymore? But they soon became mechanics. And who was better suited?
Not so with this new trend. Unemployment today is significant in most developed nations and it’s only going to
get worse. By 2034, just a few decades, mid-level jobs will be by and large obsolete. So far the benefits have only
gone to the ultra-wealthy, the top 1%. This coming technological revolution is set to wipe out what looks to be the
entire middle class. Not only will computers be able to perform tasks more cheaply than people, they’ll be more
efficient too.
Accountants, doctors, lawyers, teachers, bureaucrats, and financial analysts beware: your jobs are not safe.
According to The Economist, computers will be able to analyze and compare reams of data to make financial
decisions or medical ones. There will be less of a chance of fraud or misdiagnosis, and the process will be more
efficient. Not only are these folks in trouble, such a trend is likely to freeze salaries for those who remain employed,
while income gaps only increase in size. You can imagine what this will do to politics and social stability.
(Source: https://bigthink.com/)
A. Many jobs will disappear in the future.
B. AI will replace the workers’ positions in almost jobs.
C. Manufacturing jobs are predicted to be the first ones to disappear.
D. Changing jobs is not a new trend in the future.
Câu 37. It can be inferred from paragraph 2 that “blue and white collar jobs” are related to ____________.
A. people whose uniforms’ colors are blue and white.
B. people who are distinguished by the colors of their collars.
C. people who do physical work in industry and who work in an office.
D. people (mainly women) who do low-paid jobs, for example in offices and restaurants.
Câu 38. The word “irreversible” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. impermanentB. remediable C. reparable D. unalterable
Câu 39. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about jobs in the future?
A. AI, robots and technologies continuously used will put more labourers out of their jobs.
B. Every country has applied many policies to prepare for the massive loss of jobs in the next 25 years.
C. Many different organizations are called to cooperate in renovating the workforce.
D. Working Nation is an organization founded to warn the public and make plans to save people from job
loss.
Câu 40. According to paragraph 4, what is the advantage of mechanization?
A. Although mechanization drives people out of work, it also creates more jobs.
B. People can change their jobs to be more suitable with the society.
C. People will no longer need the useless like horseshoes.
D. Workers will spend less time on manufacturing with the help of machines.
Câu 41. The word “obsolete” in paragraph 5 could be best replaced by __________.
A. outdated B. modern C. fashionable D. adventurous
A. people B. tasks C. computers D. the entire middle class
Câu 43. Why does the author mention in the last paragraph that accountants, doctors, lawyers, teachers, bureaucrats,
and financial analysts are not safe jobs?
A. Because they are easy to make mistakes or misdiagnosis in doing their jobs.
B. Because the salaries paid for these jobs may be frozen in the future.
C. Because computers are likely to analyze and process a great amount of data with high accuracy.
D. Because these jobs directly influence politics and social stability.
Câu 44. Jupiter is bigger than all the other planets in the solar system.
A. No other planets in the solar system is as big as Jupiter.
B. Jupiter is the biggest planet in the solar system.
C. All other planets in the solar system are not so big that Jupiter.
D. Among the planets in the solar system, Jupiter is the biggest of all.
Câu 45. My friend told me, "If I were you, I would not ask him for help."
A. My friend advised me not to ask him for help.
B. My friend told me to ask him for help.
C. My friend prohibited me from asking him for help.
D. My friend suggested not asking him for help.
Câu 46. I don’t think Max broke your vase because he wasn’t here then.
A. Max wouldn’t have broken your vase because he wasn’t here then.
B. Max was likely to break your vase because he wasn’t here then.
C. Max can’t have broken your vase because he wasn’t here then.
D. Max wasn’t able to break your vase because he wasn’t here then.
Câu 47. Two students, Joe and James are chatting about time.
- Joe: "The weekend goes so quickly." - James: "I know. _______________”
A. I love watching TV all Saturdays and Sundays.
B. I can't believe that it's Monday tomorrow.
C. I have English lessons on Tuesdays and Fridays.
D. How about going out for a meal this weekend?
Câu 48. Claudia is being interviewed by the manager of the company she's applied for
- Manager: “_________________”
- Claudia: "I work hard and I enjoy working with other people."
A. Can you do jobs on your own? B. Would you describe yourself as ambitious?
C. What are some of your main strengths? D. Why have you applied for this position?
questions.
Câu 49. The burglar was trying to break into the shop. He was caught by the night guard when doing so.
A. By the time the night guard caught him, the burglar had broken into the shop.
B. While trying to break into the shop, the burglar was caught by the night guard.
C. Having tried to break into the shop, the burglar was caught by the night guard.
D. Having seen the burglar breaking into the shop, the night guard caught him.
Câu 50. Julian dropped out of college after his first year. Now he regrets it.
A. Julian regretted having dropped out of college after his first year.
B. Julian wishes he didn’t drop out of college after his first year.
C. Julian regrets having dropped out of college after his first year.
D. Only if Julian had dropped out of college after his first year.
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Câu 1. A. greatB. bread C. break D. steak
Câu 2. A. landed B. planted C. naked D. looked
Câu 3. A. construct B. constant C. connect D. contain
Câu 4. A. investigate B. investment C. indicate D. immediate
Câu 5. I was told by my friends not to believe __________ girl’s tears.
A. the B. some C. a D. 0
Câu 6. Students are not allowed to handle these chemicals unless they _________under the supervision of a teacher.
A. are B. were C. have been D. had been
Câu 7. Mr. Brown ________reading the letter when the telephone on his desk rang.
A. has just finished B. had just finished C. just finished D. was just finishing
Câu 8. Mysteriously, the light came on, __________no one was near the switch.
A. however B. although C. because D. hence
Câu 9. An independent adviser has been brought in __________between the two sides involved in the conflict.
A. to conciliate B. conciliating C. conciliate D. being conciliated
Câu 10. _______________ remains mysterious.
A. That the actor killed himself B. What the actor killed himself
C. Why the actor killed himself D. Whether the actor kills himself
Câu 11. As _____________ about this change of schedule earlier, I arrived at the meeting late.
A. not being informed B. not having informed
C. not informed D. had not been informed
Câu 12. Nobody believed him although he managed to convince them _____his innocence.
A. on B. in C. of D. at
Câu 13. As a young actress, Linda tried to resist the ____________to move to Hollywood.
A. tempt B. tempting C. temptation D. temptingly
Câu 14. The movement's major________ has included not only legal, economic, and political gains but also has
changed the ways in which people live, dress, dream of their future and make a living.
A. achievement B. civilization C. status D. power
Câu 15. He felt a sense of incredulity, anger and pain at the _________made against him.
A. judgment B. improvementC. progress D. accusation
Câu 16. They has ______________denied responsibility, but it agreed to the settlement to avoid the expense of
lengthy litigation.
A. continually B. consistently C. hesitantly D. reluctantly
Câu 17. Kerry was delighted with her gifts from the Rotarians and thanked all of them for ____________her day.
A. making B. taking C. giving D. having
Câu 18. One of the country's legendary tenor saxophone players, his name might not ____________for those who
are not in tune with Jazz in India, but he deserves to be remembered.
A. hit it off B. ring a bell C. hand in his notice D. fit the bill
Câu 19. The Beatles split up in 1970 and its members followed their individual careers.
A. separated from B. emerged from C. broke up D. divided into
Câu 20. I only applied for this business with a view to accumulating first-hand experience.
A. attaining B. gaining C. penetrating D. accomplishing
Câu 21. It's only quite recently that the long-lasting and devastating effects of such chemicals on wildlife have come
to light.
A. durable B. effective C. transient D. flexible
Câu 22. John: “I think we have done enough work today. I’m feeling tired now”.
Alice: “Let’s call it a day and hit the hay!”
A. stay awake B. go to sleep C. take a bath D. eat something
The tradition of gift giving is a worldwide (1)_________ that is said to have been around since the beginning of
human beings. Over time, different cultures have developed their own gift giving customs and traditions.
In France, the gift of wine for the hostess of a dinner party is not an appropriate gift as the hostess would prefer
to choose the vintage for the night. In Sweden, a bottle of wine or flowers are an appropriate gift for the hostess. In
Viet Nam, a gift of whisky is appropriate for the host, and some fruit or small gifts for the hostess, children or elders
of the home. Besides, gifts should never be wrapped in black paper because this color is unlucky and associated with
funerals in this country. Gifts (2)____________symbolize cutting such as scissors, knives and other sharp objects
should be avoided because they mean the cutting of the relationship. Also, in some countries you should not open the
gift in front of the giver and in (3)__________ it would be an insult if you did not open the gift.
Beyond the gift itself, give careful consideration to the manner in which it is presented. Different cultures have
different customs regarding how a gift should be offered - using only your right hand or using both hands, (4)_____.
Others have strong traditions related to the appropriate way to accept a gift. In Singapore, for instance, it is the
standard to graciously refuse a gift several times before finally accepting it. The recipient would never unwrap a gift
in front of the giver for fear of appearing greedy.
Understanding these traditions and customs, as well as taking time to choose an appropriate gift, will help you to
avoid any awkwardness or (5)__________ as you seek to build a better cross-cultural relationship.
Câu 23. (1) A. exercise B. practice C. work D. task
Câu 24. (2) A. what B. that C. where D. who
Câu 25. (3) A. others B. otherC. the others D. the other
Câu 26. (4) A. yet B. instead C. though D. for example
Câu 27. (5) A. embarrassment B. embarrass C. embarrassing D. embarrassed
Câu 28. Despite the fact that it has been a long debate, I hope that the dispute will be settled without resource to
litigation.
A. Despite B. has been C. will be D. resource
Câu 29. It's often not that you meet someone who you're instantly attracted to.
A. often not B. meet C. who D. instantly attracted
Câu 30. Police are investigating how £20 million illegally transferred out of the trust's bank account.
A. Police B. how C. illegally transferred D. trust's
In the early 1800s, less than 3% of the world's population lived in cities; today, more than half of the global
population is urban and by 2050, the proportion will rise to three quarters. There are thousands of small and medium-
sized cities along with more than 30 megacities and sprawling, networked metropolitan areas with 15 million
residents or more. Yet despite these massive transformations in how people live and interact, our international affairs
are still largely dictated by national states, not cities.
Cities are beginning to flex their muscles on the international stage. They are already displacing nation states as
the central nodes of the global economy, generating close to 80% of global GDP. Cities like New York and Tokyo
are bigger in GDP terms than many G-20 countries. Metropolitan regions and special economic zones are linking
global cities through transnational supply chains. A growing number of mega-regions, such as those linking cities in
Mexico and the U.S., transcend borders. In the process, cities are collectively forging common regional plans,
trading partnerships, and infrastructure corridors.
The spectacular rise of cities did not happen by accident. Cities channel creativity, connect human capital, and
when well governed, they drive growth. That many cities and their residents are rolling up their sleeves and getting
things done - where nations have failed - are grounds for optimism. In the future, we hope that it is our proximate,
accountable, and empowered city leaders who will define our fates.
Câu 31. What is the passage mainly about?
A. History of cities all over the world B. Types of cities in the world
C. Contributions of cities to the world D. The not-to-distant future of cities
Câu 32. Which of the following is NOT true according to the writer?
A. Humanity transitioned from a rural to a primarily urban species at breathtaking speed.
B. Cities are the dominant form of human civilization in the 21st century.
C. There is a tendency for cities to connect to form large urban regions.
D. People should not be too optimistic about the future of cities.
Câu 33. The phrase "flex their muscles" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. show their strength B. change their attitudes
C. leave their side D. find their ways
Câu 34. Would the following sentence best be placed at the end of which paragraph? This is neither fair nor rational.
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4
Câu 35. The word "they” in paragraph 4 refers to ____.
A. plans B. partnerships C. cities D. residents
Have you ever entered a tropical rainforest? It’s a special, dark place completely different from anywhere else. A
rainforest is a place where the trees grow very tall. Millions of kinds of animals, insects, and plants live in the
rainforest. It is hot and humid in a rainforest. It rains a lot in the rainforest, but sometimes you don’t know it’s
raining. The trees grow so closely together that rain doesn’t always reach the ground.
Rainforests make up only a small part of the Earth’s surface, about six percent. They are found in tropical parts
of the world. The largest rainforest in the world is the Amazon in South America. The Amazon covers 1.2 billion
acres, or almost five million square kilometers. The second largest rainforest is in Western Africa. There are also
rainforests in Central America, Southeast Asia, Northeastern Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Rainforests provide us with many things. In fact, the Amazon Rainforest is called the “lungs of our planet”
because it produces twenty percent of the world’s oxygen. One fifth of the world’s fresh water is also found in the
Amazon Rainforest. Furthermore, one half of the world’s species of animals, plants, and insects live in the Earth’s
rainforests. Eighty percent of the food we eat first grew in the rainforest. For example, pineapples, bananas,
tomatoes, corn, potatoes, chocolate, coffee, and sugar all came from rainforests. Twenty-five percent of the drugs we
take when we are sick are made of plants that grow only in rainforests. Some of these drugs are even used to fight
and cure cancer. With all the good things we get from rainforests, it’s surprising to find that we are destroying our
rainforests. In fact, 1.5 acres, or 6,000 square meters, of rainforest disappear every second. The forests are being cut
down to make fields for cows, to harvest the plants, and to clear land for farms. Along with losing countless valuable
species, the destruction of rainforests creates many problems worldwide. Destruction of rainforests results in more
pollution, less rain, and less oxygen for the world.
Câu 36. What is the author’s purpose in the passage?
A. To provide factual information about tropical rainforests for readers.
B. To prove that rainforests are indispensable in our lives.
C. To explain why people have destroyed a large area of tropical rainforests.
D. To prevent people from damaging tropical rainforests.
Câu 37. The word “humid” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _____________.
A. dry B. moist C. cloudy D. overwhelmed
Câu 38. Why don’t people know it’s raining in the rainforests?
A. Because the trees grow very tall there.
B. Because they are the habitats of millions of flora and fauna.
C. Because the branches are too dense for the rain to touch the ground.
D. Because it hardly rains in the rainforests.
Câu 39. The following are the facts about rainforests, EXCEPT ___________.
A. The only places to see rainforests are in tropical zones.
B. The rainforest in Western Africa ranks second after the Amazon in South America in the covered area.
C. Rainforests account for about one sixth of the Earth’s surface.
D. There’s a considerable variety of plants and animals in the rainforests.
Câu 40. According to the third passage, which don’t rainforests provide us?
A. fresh air and water B. medicine C. seedlings D. clothes
Câu 41. The word “that” in paragraph 3 refer to ______________.
A. plants B. the drugs
C. rainforests D. pineapples, bananas, tomatoes, corn, potatoes, chocolate, coffee, and sugar
Câu 42. The word “countless” in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by __________.
A. trivial B. meaningless C. numberless D. derisive
Câu 43. What can be inferred from the last passage?
A. People are not aware of the significance of the rainforests.
B. The consequences of deforestation are greater than what people can imagine.
C. The more rainforests are destroyed, the harder people’s life will become.
D. People’s economic benefits are more important than environmental problems.
Câu 44. It's such a pity my mother can't attend my birthday party.
A. If only my mother could attend my birthday party.
B. If only my mother had attended my birthday party.
C. I am very sorry that my mother didn't attend my birthday party.
D. I wonder why my mother can't attend my birthday party.
Câu 45. Fansipan is the highest mountain in the Indochinese Peninsula.
A. There are some mountains in the Indochinese Peninsula higher than Fansipan.
B. The Indochinese Peninsula includes one of the highest mountains on earth.
C. The highest mountain in the Indochinese Peninsula is exclusive Fansipan.
D. No mountains in the Indochinese Peninsula are higher than Fansipan.
Câu 46. We have some minutes to spare so you don't have to be hurried.
A. There is no need for you to be hurried as we have time to spare.
B. You should be hurried as we have no time to spare.
C. It is necessary for you not to be hurried as we have time to spare.
D. You must not be hurried as we have plenty of time to spare.
Câu 47. Shirley is at the information desk of the airport.
- Attendant: "Hello. Can I see your passport?”
- “_________________________”
A. Here you are. I don't have a ticket because I booked online.
B. There you are. Why don't you come over here?
C. Here I am. Sorry. I've got stuck in the traffic for so long.
D. Here it is. You can see it clearly from this angle.
Câu 48. Two students are talking with each other about their student life.
- Student A: "Do you prefer to live on campus or in a rent apartment?"
– Student B: “_________________________.”
A. I'm thinking of renting an apartment for more freedom.
B. Actually, it's not good living with someone you don't really like.
C. Living on the campus helps you socialize with many other students.
D. It's not easy to find an apartment for sale at reasonable price.
questions.
Câu 49. Tourism allows us to do more than just learn facts about various locations. It allows us to immerse ourselves
into the cultures and lifestyles of others.
A. Because tourism allows us to do more than just learn facts about various locations, it allows us to
immerse ourselves into the cultures and lifestyles of others.
B. If tourism allows us to do more than just learn facts about various locations, it will allow us to immerse
ourselves into the cultures and lifestyles of others.
C. Not only does tourism allow us to do more than just learn facts about various locations, it also allows us
to immerse ourselves into the cultures and lifestyles of others.
D. When tourism allows us to do more than just learn facts about various locations, it allows us to immerse
ourselves into the cultures and lifestyles of others.
Câu 50. Michael Faraday was employed by the Royal Institution. There, he investigated the connections between
electricity, magnetism and motion.
A. Michael Faraday was employed by the Royal Institution, where he investigated the connections between
B. When Michael Faraday was employed by the Royal Institution, he investigated the connections between
C. The Royal Institution employed Michael Faraday to investigate the connections between electricity,
magnetism and motion.
D. After he investigated the connections between electricity, magnetism and motion, Michael Faraday was
employed by the Royal Institution.
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Câu 1. A. clothes B. clothe C. cloth D. clothing
Câu 2. A. leaned B. learned C. opened D. listened
Câu 3. A. mental B. canal C. central D. rental
Câu 4. A. television B. documentary C. secondary D. category
Câu 5. In Southern Asia, only 74 girls were enrolled in primary school for every 100 boys in 1990. By 2012,
_______ enrolment ratios were the same for girls as for boys.
A. an B. the C. Ø D. any
Câu 6. To my mind housework is boring and _______ it takes a lot of time with a hardly visible result.
A. besides B. then C. yet D. so
Câu 7. Some children consider that their parents _______ these old-fashioned ideas about making beds in the
morning, washing the dishes after every meal and so on.
A. are having B. will have C. have D. are going to have
Câu 8. It is almost impossible _______ our life without electronic appliances which make the housework better and
faster.
A. to imagine B. imagine C. to imagining D. imagining
Câu 10. Some young artists don't have the chance _________ to the music industry and most importantly there is no
platform for them to showcase their real talents.
A. to exposing B. to expose C. to be exposed D. be exposed
Câu 11. They've spent a lot of money on _________and they're beginning to see the results.
A. advertise B. advertising C. advertisement D. advertised
Câu 12. ___________ in most Asian countries is different from that of Western countries.
A. The concept of love and marriage B. As the concept of love and marriage
C. The concept of love and marriage that D. Because the concept of love and marriage
Câu 13. Housework is less tiring and boring thanks to the invention of ________ devices.
A. environment-friendlyB. time-consuming
C. labor-saving D. pollution-free
Câu 14. Worldwide commercial exploitation of animals for food and other products has seriously __________ the
number of endangered species.
A. reduced B. minimized C. demolished D. eliminated
Câu 15. V-pop's style __________ by the intersection of domestic and Western media in the lives of many young
Vietnamese.
A. is influenced B. influencing C. has influenced D. are influenced
Câu 16. After moving to India, Alice __________ to do something different and started teaching blind children in the
age group of two to five years.
A. has decided B. decided C. decides D. will decide
Câu 17. Glass containers can be used __________ storing food or other items.
A. for B. to C. of D. into
Câu 18. If I were you, I _________ products made from recycled materials.
A. could select B. will select C. would select D. might select
Câu 19. I highly appreciate Mr. Harrison's practical advice on minimizing deforestation.
A. supportive B. realistic C. constructive D. decent
Câu 20. The fall in the number of deaths from heart disease is generally attributed to improvements in diet.
A. due to B. contributed to C. responsible for D. thanks to
Câu 21. I am just a cog in the machine in this organization as my contribution to it is still minor.
A. negligible B. pivotal
C. of little importance D. of complete indifference
Câu 22. What ruins our presentation on the mitosis process is that Natasha and Jackie are not on the same
wavelength about how to deal with it.
A. not familiar-thinking B. not like-minded
C. not same-minded D. not though-sharing
Have you ever had the feeling that people older than you are hard to understand? Or, have you felt like people from
younger generations just don't get it? Maybe you find it easier to connect with people (1) __________ are closer to
your age than those who are older or younger than you. You can probably thank the generation gap for these
feelings.
There are (2) ________six generations living in the United States: the Greatest Generation, Silent Generation, Baby
Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. Each generation has its own unique set of characteristics and
norms. (3)________, the Greatest Generation (born 1901-1924) is known for its patriotism, hard workers, and loyalty
to institutions. The Millennials (born 1980-2000) are (4) ____ by their dependence on technology, detachment from
traditional institutions, optimism, and open-mindedness. It is no wonder that many people from different generations
have a hard time understanding each other.
Generation gap refers to differences in actions, beliefs, interests, and opinions that exist between (5) ________ from
different generations. So, what causes these differences?
(Source: https://study.com/academy)
Câu 23. (1) A. who B. whom C. which D. what
Câu 24. (2) A. approximately B. apparently C. contemporarily D. currently
Câu 25. (3) A. Such as B. For example C. Accordingly D. However
Câu 26. (4) A. characterize B. characterizedC. characteristic D. characteristically
Câu 27. (5) A. members B. individuals C. persons D. human beings
Câu 28. One by one the old buildings in the city have been destroyed and replaced with modern tower blocks.
A. One by one B. have been C. destroyed D. modern tower blocks
Câu 29. The more difficult part of running a business is keeping up-to-date with the client's needs and desires.
A. more difficult part B. running a business C. keeping up-to-date D. client's needs and desires
Câu 30. The lecturer said that he would attend a conference on how to develop renewable energy technology next
day.
A. he would B. a conference on C. renewable energy D. next day
Expanding the planet's protected natural areas to safeguard vanishing forests and other ecosystems, and the species
they protect, is unlikely to be effective on its own as human encroachment into reserves grows, scientists warned
Tuesday. A study by Cambridge University researchers, which looked at thousands of conservation areas in more
than 150 countries, found that, on average, protected designation is not reducing human encroachment in vulnerable
areas. Both chronic underfunding of efforts to protect the land, and a lack of engagement with local communities that
live there are hurting conservation efforts, they found.
Creating protected areas is "a type of intervention that we know can work, we know is absolutely essential for
conserving biodiversity, at a time in this world's history where it has never been under higher pressure," said lead
author Jonas Geldmann. "But despite that we are seeing that some of our protected areas are not managing to
mitigate or stop that increasing pressure," said Geldmann, of the University of Cambridge Conservation Research
Institute.
One-sixth of the globe now falls within protected areas, the study noted. Those include national parks, nature
reserves and wilderness areas, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature's World Database on
Protected Areas. Such protected areas are vital for preserving diverse ecosystems, and helping to curb climate change
by conserving carbon-sequestering forests and other vegetation. The United Nations Environment Program estimates
protected areas hold 15% of the carbon stored on land.
"Protected areas are one of the most important things that we can do to stem the loss of biodiversity and to help solve
the climate crisis," said Andrew Wetzler, managing director of the U.S.-based Natural Resources Defense Council's
nature program. "The destruction of natural habitat is the single biggest driver of extinction."
(source: https://www.voanews.com/)
A. Protected status not enough to guard threatened nature.
B. Destruction of nature as dangerous as climate change.
C. Damaged and threatened national natural landmarks.
D. Conservation status and history of threatened species.
Câu 32. According to paragraph 1, what is mentioned as one of the problems for natural conservation?
A. Unauthorized access of motor vehicles.
B. Widespread abandonment of the area.
C. Continually insufficient financial provision.
D. Post-fire invasion of pyrophytes species.
Câu 33. The word “it” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. time B. history C. intervention D. biodiversity
Câu 34. According to paragraph 3, how much land do the total preserved zones in the world account for?
A. Above 60% of the terrain area. B. Nearly 17% of the earth surface.
C. Approximately 15% of the globe. D. One-sixteenth of the hydrosphere.
Câu 35. The word “stem” in paragraph 4 refers to _______.
A. stalk B. restrict C. spring D. originate
For hundreds of years, giving flowers have been a social means of communication. In the United States, flowers are
often given during rites of passage, for commemorating special occasions or as a heartfelt gift between loved ones
and friends. Flower gifting also occurs in most countries around the world. However, the meanings and traditions
often vary.
While students traditionally gave their favorite teacher an apple in past years, in China, teachers are given flowers.
Peonies are by far the flower most often given in China. They are also quite popularly used for weddings. Strangely,
potted plants are not considered a pleasant gift among Asian cultures. The people believe that like a plant confined
by a pot, the gift symbolizes a binding or restriction.
In Russia, in lieu of giving birthday presents, the guest of honor receives a single flower or an unwrapped bouquet.
Floral arrangements or baskets are not given. Russians celebrate a holiday known as Woman’s Day. Traditional gifts
include red roses, hyacinths or tulips. When there is a funeral or other occasion where someone wishes to express
sympathy, carnations, lilies or roses are given in circular configurations, which signify the transition of birth, life and
death to rebirth. In this instance, the color of choice is commonly yellow. For joyous occasions, arrangements and
bouquets generally contain an odd number of flowers.
In the times of ancient Rome, brides carried flowers to scare away evil spirits and encourage fertility. The Dutch
believed that flowers were food for the soul. When invited to someone’s home in Great Britain, it is tradition to bring
a gift of flowers. All types are acceptable except white lilies, which are usually seen at funerals. Not unlike the
United States, red roses are a symbol of love. Flowers are generally gifted in odd numbered increments regardless of
the occasion. However, the Brits also have superstitions regarding the number 13, so the number is avoided.
In the southern region of the continent, flowers are traditionally given during Christmas. Egyptians are much more
conservative and restrict flower gifting to funerals and weddings. While certain flowers may have significant
meanings for some, flowers in Las Vegas and across the United States flowers are an accepted gift for any reason
desired.
(Source: http://www.flowersofthefieldlv.com/ )
Câu 36. What does the topic mainly discuss?
A. The fascinating tradition of giving flowers.
B. The different meaning of flowers in different cultures.
C. The comparison of giving flowers between Asian and European cultures.
D. The kinds of flowers people often give others in different cultures.
Câu 37. What does the word “They” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. Students B. Teachers C. Flowers D. Peonies
Câu 38. Why should not you give a potted plant to an Asian?
A. Because the Asian prefer to be given flowers.
B. As this gift is often given at weddings in Asia.
C. Since this gift is believed to symbolize a binding and limitation in Asia.
D. Because the Asian students like to give an apple or flowers to others.
Câu 39. According to the passage, the following flowers are given at Woman’s Day in Russia, EXCEPT
________________.
A. red roses B. hyacinths C. tulips D. yellow roses
Câu 40. What could the word “fertility” in paragraph 4 best be replaced by?
A. fecundity B. good spirit C. happiness D. loyalty
Câu 41. The word “superstitions” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. deep-seated belief B. unfounded belief C. religious belief D. traditional belief
Câu 42. In which country should not people bring white lilies to other houses?
A. China B. Russia C. Great Britain D. United States
Câu 43. It can be inferred from the passage that _______________.
A. People can give flowers to the American in any occasion.
B. Egyptians are rather comfortable when receiving flowers at funerals and weddings.
C. Flowers given in Britain are in even numbers in any case.
D. At the funerals in any cultures, flowers are gifted in circular configurations.
Câu 44. Every student is required to write an essay on music.
A. Every student might write an essay on music.
B. Every student must write an essay on music.
C. They require every student write an essay on music.
D. Every student should write an essay on music.
Câu 45. "Do homework now or I'll cut your pocket money!" shouted the mum to her son.
A. The mum threatened to cut his pocket money if her son didn't do homework.
B. The mum said that she would cut his pocket money if her son didn't do homework.
C. The mum told her son that she would cut his pocket money if he didn't do homework.
D. The mum informed her son that she would cut his pocket money if he didn't do homework.
Câu 46. She wasn't wearing a seat-belt. She was injured.
A. If she hadn't been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn't have been injured.
B. If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured.
C. If she were wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn't be injured.
D. If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn't have been injured.
Câu 47. - “I do believe the computer acts as a teacher or tutor, providing material, guiding a student how to learn it.”
- “_____________________.”
A. I can't agree more. B. I'm not sure whether it's possible.
C. I'm not sure it's the best idea. D. My feelings on the issue are so-so.
Câu 48. – “It goes without saying that parents should not treat boys and girls differently at home.”
- “__________________________________.”
A. I am under the impression that it's true. B. We are of one mind on the issue.
C. This argument must not hold water. D. Yes. I disagree with you.
questions.
Câu 49. We almost gave up hope. At that time, the rescue party arrived.
A. Only after the rescue party arrived did we give up hope.
B. It was not until the rescue party arrived that we gave up hope.
C. We were on the verge of giving up hope when the rescue party arrived.
D. Had the rescue party not arrived, we wouldn't have given up hope.
Câu 50. Sam has a new job title and he gets a higher salary now. This means, she has been promoted.
A. Sam has a new job title and gets a higher salary now, which means she has been promoted.
B. Sam has been promoted because she has a new job title to get a higher salary now.
C. Getting a higher salary after having a new job title had made Sam promoted.
D. Having been promoted, Sam has a new job title and gets a higher salary now.
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Câu 1. A. imitate B. tsunami C. ripple D. evidence
Câu 2. A. used B. stopped C. learned D. laughed
Câu 3. A. inspire B. fabric C. spacesuit D. email
Câu 4. A. charity B. processor C. computer D. benefit
Câu 5. I___________ him once or twice in town.
A. have seen B. see C. had seen D. saw
Câu 6. I am writing in connection with the volunteer opportunities ________ on 10 November.
A. appeared B. were appearing C. appearing D. to appear
Câu 7. ________ a game I used to play with my father when I was small.
A. Dominoes is B. Dominoes are C. The dominoes is D. Domino is
Câu 8. The company was dealt a ________ blow when its chief designer deserted to another firm.
A. killing B. mortal C. homicidal D. suicidal
Câu 9. The government has __________ new proposals to tackle the problem of increasing crime.
A. brought over B. brought through C. brought round D. brought forward
Câu 10. It's absolutely vital that your son ___________ a rest and _____ hard.
A. takes/doesn’t study B. take/not study C. takes/studies D. should take/study
Câu 11. The organizers said that if it continued______, they might have to cancel the outdoor concert.
A. to rain B. raining C. to raining D. rain
Câu 12. I remember you have told me that I am your best friend, _________?
A. don’t I B. haven’t you C. aren’t I D. all are correct
Câu 13. Now that she is trained, she hopes to earn her living as a ________ in an office.
A. staff B. personnel C. typewriter D. clerk
Câu 14. My wife would much rather have our baby at home than in ________ hospital.
A. the B. a C. 0 D. an
Câu 15. In 2002 in UK, there were ________ 350 community recycling initiatives linked to the Community
Recycling Network.
A. approximate B. approximation C. approximately D. approximated
Câu 16. My mother told me to give him a sniff of smelling _________ to bring him around.
A. salt B. salts C. a little salt D. the salt
Câu 18. Martin is called the teacher's pet by his classmates because he is taken under his teacher's _____.
A. hands B. arms C. wings D. legs
Câu 19. After months lying in bed because of a serious disease, now she looks so shabby, which is really different
from her being animate before.
A. alive B. tired C. exhausted D. active
Câu 20. We’re missing the boat on improving relationship with our partners because you were late for the meeting
which made them really angry. It is you who have to take the responsibility for this.
A. having a field day B. making hay while the sun shines
C. being laughed out of court D. closing the door
Câu 21. One journalist has commented, "Ordering a frozen embryo is a little more emotionally complicated than
ordering a home-delivered pizza - but not so different logistically".
A. in theory B. in practice C. in fact D. in deed
Câu 22. I heard it through the grapevine that they were enemies and had never been on good terms.
A. gave it the low-down B. put it in the picture
C. heard it straight from the horse’s mouth D. kept it in the loop
Glaciers are melting, sea levels are rising, and cloud forests are dying. More alarmingly, wildlife is scrambling to
keep (1) ________. It's becoming clear that humans have caused most of the past century's warming by (2)
_________ heat-trapping gases as we power our modern lives. Called greenhouse gases, their levels are higher now
than in the last 650,000 years.
We call the result global warming, but it is causing a set of changes to the Earth's climate, or long-term weather
patterns, that varies from place to place. As the Earth spins each day, the new heat swirls with it, (3) __________ up
moisture over the oceans, rising here, settling there. It's changing the rhythms of climate that all living things have
come to rely upon.
What will we do to slow this warming? How will we cope (4) ____ the changes we've already set into (5) ________?
While we struggle to figure it all out, the face of the Earth as we know it-coasts, forests, farms and snow-capped
mountains-hangs in the balance.
Câu 23. (1) A. space B. pace C. rhythms D. step
Câu 24. (2) A. relieving B. publishing C. releasing D. unraveling
Câu 25. (3) A. pick B. to pick C. picking D. picks
Câu 26. (4) A. with B. on C. at D. to
Câu 27. (5) A. fluctuation B. direction C. movement D. motion
Câu 28. He was arrested because he answered to the description of the wanting man.
A. was arrested B. answered to C. the D. wanting
Câu 29. My history teacher said that Belize became fully independent of Britain in 1981.
A. history teacher B. became C. fully D. of
Câu 30. If I didn’t wake up early to catch the first bus today, I wouldn’t have to go to bed at 9: 00 pm last night.
A. didn’t wake B. to catch C. wouldn’t have D. at 9: 00 pm last night
People think children should play sports. Sports are fun, and children stay healthy while playing with others.
However, playing sports can have negative effects on children. It may produce feelings of poor self-esteem or
aggressive behavior in some children. According to research on kids and sports, 40 million kids play sports in the
US. Of these, 18 million say they have been yelled at or called names while playing sports. This leaves many
children with a bad impression of sports. They think sports are just too aggressive.
Many researchers believe adults, especially parents and coaches, are the main cause of too much aggression in
children’s sports. They believe children copy aggressive adult behavior. This behavior is then further reinforced
through both positive and negative feedback. Parents and coaches are powerful teachers because children usually
look up to them. Often these adults behave aggressively themselves, sending children the message that winning is
everything. At children’s sporting events, parents may yell insults at other players or cheer when their child behaves
aggressively. As well, children may be taught that hurting other players is acceptable, or they may be pushed to
continue playing even when they are injured. In addition, the media makes violence seem exciting. Children watch
adult sports games and see violent behavior replayed over and over on television.
As a society, we really need to face up to this problem and do something about it. Parents and coaches should act as
better examples for children. They also need to teach children better values. They should teach children to enjoy
themselves whether they win or not. It is not necessary to knock yourself out to enjoy sports. Winning is not
everything. In addition, children should not be allowed to continue to play when they are injured. Sending a child
with an injury into a game gives the child the message that health is not as important as winning. If we make some
basic changes, children might learn to enjoy sports again.
A. Children should be discouraged to play sports when they are too young.
B. Playing sports is not always beneficial to children’s health.
C. The negative impacts sports bring children outweigh its positive effects.
D. Playing sports may make children more violent.
Câu 32. The word “this” in paragraph 1 refers to _____________.
A. playing sports
B. millions of kids playing sports in the US
C. being yelled or called names while playing sports
D. aggressive behavior
Câu 33. The word “reinforced” in the second paragraph could be best replaced by ________.
A. strengthened B. deteriorated C. reduced D. prevented
Câu 34. According to paragraph 2, the following are the reasons of children’s aggression, EXCEPT __________.
A. parents and coaches are too aggressive to win.
B. children are likely trained that it’s appropriate to commit a foul against an opponent.
C. violent manners are repeated many times on television.
D. children shout at their opponents as playing.
Câu 35. What does the author suggest in the last paragraph?
A. Relishing themselves should be children’s principal purpose when playing sports.
B. Aggressive behavior is indispensable in playing sports.
C. Children are inevitable to hurt or yell at other players when playing sports.
D. Being injured in sports is not acceptable.
From time immemorial, cities have been the central gathering places of human life, from where the great ideas and
movements of the world have sprouted. In this country, the beginnings of our independence fomented with the
Boston Tea Party, while Philadelphia served as the home of the Constitutional Convention. The seeds of economic
and financial power were sowed on the streets of New York City. Around the world, the great thinkers of the
Renaissance assembled in Florence, the impressionist painters flocked to Paris, and the industrial revolution sparked
in Birmingham England.
Hundreds of years later, great ideas and innovations are still sprouting in cities – but this time accompanied by a
growth in urbanized life over the last several decades never before seen. For the first time in history, more people are
living in cities than rural areas. And, this way of living is only going to continue: by 2050, the urban share of global
population is projected to surpass 66 percent (up from 30 percent in 1950). This trend to urbanization is even more
dramatic beyond the borders of the United States. Take Nigeria's capital, Lagos, which had a population of
approximately 7.2 million in 2000, and is expected to rise to 24 million by 2030. And, eight times more Nigerians
live in cities today than in 1975. Moreover, the metro areas of Tokyo, New York and Mexico City were the only
metro areas in 1975 with at least 10 million people. Today, that list would include 31 such megacities – with 10 more
to join by 2030 – all of which are outside the United States.
Cities are undergoing what Brookings Institution author Bruce Katz terms the "metropolitan revolution." Financial
capitals New York and London are transforming into major world tech hubs as new and innovative companies
emerge within these cities. And, this shift is not exclusive to New York or London, as many cities are undergoing
similar transformations driven by this global trend toward urbanization. This wave of urban growth stems, in large
part, from the mass adoption of the internet and interconnected technologies. Interestingly, many sociologists
predicted years ago that the advent of such interconnectivity would enable people to live and work anywhere. But the
practical result has been the opposite.
Indeed, in this new 21st century economy, innovative workers seek one another to collaborate in building and
developing new knowledge-based industries that are increasingly disrupting and dominating a rapidly evolving
global economy. Bright, curious minds in the sciences and technology demand proximity in order to be more
productive, more creative and further stimulated. This need for collaboration has propelled millennials to move to
urban areas in droves. But once they get there, they desire new open physical environments – such as incubators and
shared work places – to enhance their collaborative efforts. Beyond work, a growing single population – one that
now outnumbers married people in the United States – seeks out other singles amid the myriad activities and diverse
nightlife that only cities offer.
(Adapted from https://www.usnews.com/)
A. The increasing number of city dwellers and its challenges.
B. The movement of villagers to cities due to the urbanization.
C. The influence of innovations on urbanized life.
D. Urbanization and its potential.
Câu 37. According to paragraph 1, which country was mentioned when the author stated “in this country”?
A. England B. Italy C. France D. The United States
Câu 38. The word “sparked” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ____________.
A. completed B. succeeded C. changed D. initiated
Câu 39. Which of the following is NOT true about the urban population?
A. In the past, more people lived in the countryside than in cities.
B. As predicted, the number of urban inhabitants in 1950 was nearly a half of that in the next 100 years.
C. The rate of urbanization in the United States is greater than the proportion in any other places in the
world.
D. More and more megacities are set up beyond the United States.
Câu 40. According to paragraph 3, what is the main reason for the increase in urbanization?
A. There are many new and innovative companies appearing in financial capitals.
B. Many cities are influenced by the global urbanization.
C. The internet and interconnected technologies are widely applied.
D. People are likely to live and work wherever they want.
Câu 41. The word “propelled” in the last paragraph mostly means ____________.
A. required B. forced C. attracted D. encouraged
Câu 42. The following are the changes in the new 21st century economy, EXCEPT ______________.
A. Co-workers have to be advanced to work together in building and improving new industries.
B. Intelligent scientists require similar counterparts to work more effectively.
C. People rush to urban areas to find open physical environments to improve their ability.
D. Single population often finds their life partners through activities at nights provided only in cities.
Câu 43. It can be inferred from the passage that ___________.
A. City dwellers tend to be more and more creative and innovative.
B. Cities now are too crowded to live in.
C. The drawbacks urbanization causes are greater than its benefits.
D. Urbanization is one of the reasons for the increasing number of singles at cities.
Câu 44. Pop culture often reflects what our society thinks about friends.
A. Often reflecting what our society thinks about friends is pop culture.
B. Our society or friends are reflected in the pop culture we follow.
C. Reflecting what our society thinks about friends is often pop culture.
D. What our society thinks about friends is often reflected in pop culture.
Câu 45. We employed a market researcher to find out what people really want from a cable TV system.
A. We got a market researcher found out what people really want from a cable TV system.
B. We had a market researcher to find out what people really want from a cable TV system.
C. A market researcher was hired to find out what people really want from a cable TV system.
D. We got a market researcher to find out what people really want from a cable TV system.
Câu 46. Longer life spans also increase the prevalence of generation gaps.
A. The longer life spans are, the more prevalent generations gaps become.
B. When life spans are increased, the prevalence of generation gaps increase.
C. No longer do the life spans increase the prevalence of generation gaps.
D. Only when life spans increase does the prevalence of generation gaps increase.
Câu 47. Two students are talking with each other about the weekend picnic:
Student 1: "Can you come with us?"
Student 2: “________________________.”
A. Whether my parents will let me or not is the question.
B. The teacher is asking us to submit the paper next week.
C. The weather is so nice for a picnic.
D. Well, I thought it was yesterday.
Câu 48. Two students are talking with each other:
Student A: "Do you believe that your parents should be you friends?"
Student B: “__________________________.”
A. Actually, parents are now my best friends.
B. Indeed, parents are giving us best advices.
C. Sometimes, parents are too busy to take care of you.
D. My parents take very good care of me and my sister.
questions.
Câu 49. Plants grow old as surely as do animals. However, a generally accepted definition of age in plants has not
yet been realized.
A. Plants grow old as surely as do animals, and a generally accepted definition of age in plants has not yet
been realized.
B. Although plants grow old as surely as do animals, a generally accepted definition of age in plants has not
yet been realized.
C. Plants grow old as surely as do animals, so a generally accepted definition of age in plants has not yet
been realized.
D. For plants to grow old as surely as do animals, a generally accepted definition of age in plants has not yet
been realized.
Câu 50. They finished one project. They started working on the next.
A. Had they finished one project, they would have started working on the next.
B. Only if they had they finished one project did they start working on the next.
C. Hardly had they finished one project when they started working on the next.
D. Not until they started working on the next project did they finish the previous one.
Câu 1. A. primary B. hike C. linguistics D. divide
Câu 2. A. promises B. realizes C. devises D. socializes
Câu 3. A. indoor B. damage C. despite D. canal
Câu 4. A. generous B. extensive C. resources D. eternal
Câu 5. The kids ________ to get up this morning. It _______ and it was cold, and their bed was so warm.
A. don't want / is raining B. didn’t want / rained
C. weren't wanting / rained D. didn't want / was raining
Câu 6. Almost 50 per cent of cancer _______ are treated successfully.
A. sufferers B. patients C. victims D. invalids
Câu 7. I don't know why you insist ________ blaming me ________ all my troubles.
A. on / for B. in / for C. at / on D. over / for
Câu 8. The fifth generation computers, with artificial intelligence, _________ and perfected now.
A. developed B. have developed
C. are being developed D. will have been developed
Câu 9. These trainers are the _________ article. Those others are just cheap imported copies.
A. real B. existent C. authentic D. genuine
Câu 10. A love marriage, however, does not necessarily ________ much sharing of interests and responsibilities.
A. take over B. result in C. hold on D. keep to
Câu 11. __________ of the brothers wants to give in. Both are as stubborn as mules.
A. None B. Either C. Neither D. Each
Câu 12. The bridge will be completed at the end of next year, two years_________.
A. hence B. thus C. consequently D. therefore
Câu 13. We bought both sofas from __________ big furniture warehouse that's just off the motorway.
A. some B. the C. a D. 0
Câu 14. It is __________ that you are cordially invited to attend.
A. at our annual wine-tasting evening B. on our annual wine-tasting evening
C. in our annual wine-tasting evening D. our annual wine-tasting evening
Câu 15. ___________ are that they'll be late anyway, so we’d better wait for them for another moment.
A. Opportunities B. Chances C. Fortunes D. Lucks
Câu 16. When my parents traveled to Singapore, they bought me a __________ piano on my birthday.
A. precious grand ancient wooden B. wooden grand ancient precious
C. precious ancient grand wooden D. ancient grand precious wooden
Câu 17. Strangely, no one believed us when we told them we'd been visited by a creature from Mars, __________?
A. didn’t we B. did we C. did they D. didn’t they
Câu 18. Urbanization has resulted in _____________problems besides the benefits.
A. vary B. various C. variety D. variability
Câu 19. She must have gotten up on the wrong side of the bed; normally she is very friendly, but she seems to be
screaming at everyone today.
A. have a bad day from the moment it begins B. was in a bad mood
C. felt irritable D. all are correct
Câu 20. The changing physical landscape reflected the shift to an urbanized society. Railroad terminals, factories,
skyscrapers, apartment houses, streetcars, electric engines, department stores, and the increased pace of life were all
signs of an emerging urban America.
A. position B. resource C. change D. returns
Câu 21. Rather than assuming responsibility for explaining corporate losses, the CEO passed the buck to his CFO to
explain the downturn.
A. denied responsibilities
B. shifted the responsibility for something to someone else
C. made someone responsible for a problem that you should deal with
D. shouldered the blame
Câu 22. It is believed that conflicts between parents and children can be resolved by means of heart-to-heart talks.
A. harmony B. disagreements C. differences D. similarities
At present, single-parent families ought to be of great focus, be recognized and supported as they are a growing
family form and should not be an afterthought in family, economic and labor market policies. Single parent families
should be (1) ___________ considered and addressed in all family policy discussions and decisions.
(2)____________, home-care cash allowances, which are paid to a parent who abstains from employment to take
care for her child at home, can have significant consequences encouraging lower levels of female employment
among single-parent families, (3)____________ in turn results in higher childhood poverty. In this regard, work-life
balance policies and workplace practices also need to (4)____________ a single-parent perspective, for example, the
impact of non-standard work hours when childcare is not available.
The provision of educational and skill-building opportunities and affordable quality day care become even more
urgent in families with single parents. Such families should have a higher priority and subsidized access to childcare
facilities. Governmental agencies should be established (5)____________ child support payment from non-resident
parents in case of conflicts, disagreements or delayed payments, e.g., after a divorce or separation.
Câu 23. (1) A. implicitly B. clearly C. indirectly D. completely
Câu 24. (2) A. For instance B. However C. Moreover D. Therefore
Câu 25. (3) A. who B. whose C. which D. that
Câu 26. (4) A. take responsible for B. take in hand
C. take no notice of D. take account of
Câu 27. (5) A. to facilitate B. facilitating C. facilitated D. facilitate
Câu 28. The survey shows that today's generation of young people generally get along well with their parents and
appreciate the way they're being risen.
A. today's generation B. get along C. appreciate D. being risen
Câu 29. His parents asked him to buy books which he found them useful and necessary for his study.
A. to buy B. them C. necessary D. study
Câu 30. Neither the clerks nor the department manager are being considered for promotion this time.
A. nor B. department C. are D. for promotion
There are many different metaphors used to describe culture. My favorite one is the iceberg. I think, it demonstrates
so vividly what can happen to us if we believe only in the visible and ignore or underestimate the invisible part. The
hidden part of our culture is that part which we know instinctively because we absorbed it from childhood on. It's
handed down to us from generation to generation. We could also say, it's the "thinking" and "feeling" part of culture:
habits, assumptions, attitudes, desires, values, tastes, etc.
Now, if we are in a new culture, our customary evaluations and interpretations are likely not to be on target because
we see everything through our own cultural glasses. Imagine yourself in a new city trying to get around with a map
from your own hometown. It wouldn't take long for you to get lost and completely frustrated! When we experience
an encounter in the new culture that puzzles us, the most common reaction is to judge it through our own cultural
glasses.
I want to propose an alternate approach to our initial gut reaction. Instead of immediately and instinctively judging a
situation through our own glasses, we might first just pause and notice what is happening and then realize that this is
a cultural learning situation. Remember the iceberg metaphor! The new culture becomes your mirror that shows you
a hidden part of your own culture. What an opportunity for personal growth and new insight! You can compare two
different approaches, that of the new culture and of your own culture. This gives you a choice. Now you can decide
what fits best for you or even take the best from both sides.
(Source: https://english-magazine.org/)
A. The simplicity of culture. B. The personal definition of culture.
C. Culture as a socializing tool. D. The open surface of culture.
Câu 32. The word “vividly” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. clearly B. vaguely C. boringly D. warmly
Câu 33. According to paragraph 2, what is the most common reaction when experiencing cultural differences?
A. People accept the cultural distinction with modern open-mindedness.
B. People imitate the behaviors and patterns of the observed local citizens.
C. People use a map and ask around for more information.
D. People continue to apply their own cultural norms on the newly met situations.
A. map B. culture C. reaction D. encounter
Câu 35. According to paragraph 3, what is the advice for people facing unfamiliar cultural events?
A. Making friends with local people helps people familiarize with the culture better.
B. It’s advisable to learn about a culture before travelling to exotic places.
C. It’s a real win-win situation to combine the knowledge from different cultures.
D. Sometimes it is wise to judge from your own cultural lens and sometime it isn’t.
From smartphones and tablets to apps and social media, society is ambushed from all sides with technology.
Naturally, all generations embrace it differently, with younger “digital natives” generally being more connected,
more switched-on and more tech literate than older age groups.
According to Pew Research, 92% of Millennials (born 1981–1996) own smartphones, compared with 85% of Gen
Xers (born 1965–1980) and 67% of Baby Boomers (born 1946–1964). In terms of tech behavior, older generations
tend to use their phones mostly for making calls, whereas for younger generations, a phone is their digital window to
the world. Phones are used for social media, going online, texting, emailing, playing games, listening to music, and
recording and watching videos.
The daily media consumption of different generations also vastly differs. Gen Z and Millennials favor streaming and
online services, with 46% of teens saying they use Netflix compared to 31% of those aged over 16. Furthermore, 16-
24s spend 30% of their downtime watching TV or video, compared to 40% of time spent on these activities by the
average UK adult. Boomers spend a whopping 344 minutes a day watching regular TV, significantly more than any
other age group.
Size also matters more depending on your decade of birth. Younger generations prefer smaller screens sizes, opting
for a smartphone as their go-to tech, while Generation X and technology newbies - the Boomers, are going bigger,
owning more desktops and tablets. Always in the front of the queue for the hottest tech, younger generations see
technology as an integral part of their existence, and since few Millennials and Gen Z can remember a time without
social media, they’re more fearless and carefree when it comes to technology. So much so, that a LivePerson report
revealed 65% of Millennials and Gen Z interact more with each other online than they do in the real world.
Fundamentally, these behaviors and preferred technologies combine to create a technological generation gap, where
employees, shaped by their personal experiences, demonstrate different levels of ability and willingness to adopt new
tech. Constantly chasing the next update or device, switched on Millennials and Gen Z are quick to lap up the latest
apps, games, and platforms, while Gen X and Boomers are generally slower to embrace technology - both at home
and in the workplace.
(Source: https://info.templafy.com/)
A. Bridging the technological generation gap.
B. Decoding the ethical generational gap.
C. The technological generation gap in family life.
D. What is the technological generation gap?
Câu 37. The word “it” in paragraph 1 refers to _____.
A. window B. media C. society D. technology
Câu 38. According to paragraph 2, what is the technological characteristic of Millennials?
A. They are hesitant when discussing about technology.
B. They are dependent on smartphones for almost every activity.
C. They are optimistic about technology’s benefits to society.
D. They are ignorant to the older ones’ advice about technology.
Câu 39. The word “downtime” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. spare time B. inactivity C. suspension D. stay
Câu 40. According to paragraph 4, which statement is correct about different generations and their gap?
A. Boomers are willing to queue overnight for a state-of-the-art mobile gadgets.
B. Millennials and Gen Z are more accustomed to face-to-face than messaging.
C. iPhones and other mobile devices are a necessary part of life by young people.
D. Younger generations prefer bigger technological devices over portable ones.
Câu 41. The word “embrace” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. reject B. include C. cuddle D. adopt
A. Younger people always know more about technology than the older generation does.
B. Digital savviness decrease with age is a major misunderstanding caused by media.
C. The generation users are born into affects their choices for size of technological gadgets.
D. Netflix is among the streaming services preferred by the Millennial generation.
A. There's a huge disparity in attitudes towards technology among different age groups.
B. The difference in digital literacy and ability between generations is negligible.
C. Generation gap issues in work life can result in workplace tensions and hinder team collaboration.
D. Catering for the diverse digital habits and capabilities of individual students is essential.
Câu 44. It wasn’t her who you saw in her office last Friday because she she's been out of town for two weeks.
A. You needn’t have seen her in her office last Friday; she's been out of town for two weeks.
B. You shouldn’t have seen her in her office last Friday; she's been out of town for two weeks.
C. You can’t have seen her in her office last Friday; she's been out of town for two weeks.
D. You mustn’t have seen her in her office last Friday; she's been out of town for two weeks.
Câu 45. “Everyone treated me unfairly”, said she.
A. She maintains to have been treated unfairly.
B. She maintains to be treating unfairly.
C. She maintains that she had been treated unfairly.
D. She maintains she was treated unfairly.
Câu 46. He was working abroad, so he couldn’t willingly help us with the project.
A. If he hadn’t worked abroad, he would willingly have helped with us the project.
B. If it hadn’t been for the fact that he was working abroad, he would willingly have helped us with the
project.
C. Hadn’t he been working abroad, he would willingly have helped us with the project.
D. Without working abroad, he could willingly help us with the project.
Câu 47. - X: “Are you going to your family reunion this Christmas holiday?"
- Y: “_________________________________.”
A. As a matter of fact, I don't mind it at all.
B. I do. I've been excited about it now.
C. However. My parents and I are going to take
D. You bet. All my uncles and aunts will take their children along, too.
Câu 48. - X: "What's the problem, Harry?"
-Y: “__________________________________.”
A. No problem B. No trouble at all
C. Thank you for asking me about it D. I can't remember where I left my glasses
questions.
Câu 49. Mariah sings well. She writes good songs, too.
A. Mariah can either sing well or write good songs.
B. Mariah can neither sing well or write good songs.
C. Not only does Mariah sing well but she also writes good songs.
D. Not only does Mariah sing well but she write good songs as well.
Câu 50. How about having these exercises finished before playing games?
A. I suggest you play games before finishing these exercise.
B. I suggest these exercises finish before we play games.
C. Let's play games before having these exercises finished.
D. I suggest playing games after having these exercises finished.

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