Bộ 20 đề luyện thi tốt nghiệp THPT môn Tiếng Anh - Năm học 2020-2021

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1. BỘ 20 ĐỀ LUYỆN THI TÔT NGHIỆP THPT – MÔN TIẾNG ANH – NĂM HỌC 2020-2021 PRACTICE TEST 1 - 2021 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. Question 1. A. takesB. developsC. burnsD. laughs Question 2. A. chamberB. ancientC. dangerD. ancestor 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. Question 3. A. scheduleB. reserve C. wildlifeD. beauty Question 4. A. employment B. atmosphereC. companyD. customer Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 5. Neither of the boys came to school yesterday, ___? A. didn’t theyB. do theyC. did theyD. don’t they Question 6. ___ massage relieves pain and anxiety, eases depression and speeds up recovery from medical problems. A. aB. theC. 0 D. an Question 7. I believe that he was concerned ___ all those matters which his wife metioned. A. uponB. overC. aboveD. with Question 8. It's time for us ___ in efficiency and renewable energy, rebuild our cities, towns, municipalities and states. A. to investB. investC. investing D. invested Question 9. If I ___, I would express my feelings. A. were asked B. would ask C. had been asked D. asked Question 10. We ___ close friends for many years since we were in grade 7. A. are B. are beingC. have beenD. had been Question 11. ___the ability to delay normal cognitive decline as we age, there are significant social benefits to lifelong learning. A. Aside fromB. In additionC. Moreover D. Furthermore Question 12. I will send you some postcards, ___. A. until I will arrive at the destinationB. as soon as I arrive at the destination C. when I arrived at the destination D. after I had arrived at the destination Question 13. The Perfect Pet Parlor is a chain of stores ___ a large selection of pet food and pet accessories at a reasonable price with excellent sales support. A. sellB. sellsC. soldD. selling Question 14. Nobody wears clothes like that any more – they’re ___. A. fashionB. unfashionableC. fashionableD. fashionably Question 15. There are other problems of city life which I don't propose to ___ at the moment. A. go intoB. go aroundC. go for D. go up
2. Question 16. I hope you ___ the point of everything your mother and I do for you. A. annoyB. haveC. see D. take Question 17. At first, I was eager to do yoga in the morning, but later I got cold ___. A. mind B. head C. hands D. feet Question 18. He decided to withdraw from the powerboat race as he had a (n) ___ of danger. A. omenB. premonitionC. foreboding D. prediction Question 19. Though she lost her job last month, she still wanted to save ___ so she said that she had left it willingly. A. mouthB. faceC. reputation D. fame 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. Question 20. After a long lunch hour, business resumes as usual. A. continuesB. resurfacesC. delaysD. responds Question 21. While Tom Spinkler was travelling along Wagon Wheel Road in Big Cypress Swamp in South Florida, he came across a young snake. A. run upB. run downC. run into D. run out 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. Question 22. He was once a benevolent man who gave a lot of his money to local charities A. generous B. selfish C. innocent D. bossy Question 23. It's not beyond the realm of possibility that some schools may have to cut sport altogether. A. possibleB. impossibleC. unlikely D. certain Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. Question 24. Thomas asked Jane about the flight announcement. - Thomas: “Has an annoucement been made about the nine o’clock flight to Paris?” - Jane: “___.” A. Not yetB. Yes, it is nine o’clock C. I don’t think soD. Sorry, I don’t Question 25. Alice asks Mary’s opinion about driving to the countryside at weekend. - Alice: “How about having a drive to the countryside this weekend?” - Mary: “___.” A. That’s a good ideaB. Not at allC. No, thanksD. Never mind 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. The Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak is a new illness and scientists are still (26) ___how it spreads from person to person, but similar viruses tend to spread via cough and sneeze droplets. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, they release droplets of saliva or mucus. These droplets can fall on people in the vicinity and can be either directly inhaled or picked up on the hands then (27)___when someone touches their face, causing infection. For flu, some hospital guidelines define exposure as being within six feet of an infected person (28) ___ sneezes or coughs for 10 minutes or longer. Viruses can also be spread through droplets landing on
3. surfaces such as seats on buses or trains or desks in school. (29)___, whether this is a main transmission route depends on how long viruses survive on surfaces – this can vary from hours to months. There is anecdotal evidence that the virus can be spread by people before they have symptoms. Some (30)___ illnesses such as flu can be passed from one person to another before symptoms occur – but the extent to which this is happening with the new coronavirus is not well understood yet. (Adapted from: Question 26. A. admittingB. Presuming C. assessingD. accounting Question 27. A. transferredB. exchangedC. transformedD. emerged Question 28. A. whichB. whereC. whoD. when Question 29. A. MoreoverB. HoweverC. ThereforeD. In fact Question 30. A. everyB. oneC. anotherD. other Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question. PLASTIC AND THE ENVIRONMENT Plastic is a material we use every day. The first plastics were made more than 100 years ago from parts of plants. Plastics are now made from oil, coal and natural gas. We are using up these things so fast that the Earth’s supplies may run out. Because of this, scientists are investigating new ideas for making plastics from plants such as sweet potato, bamboo and flax. Things made from plastic can be useful for people but bad for the planet. Some plastics can last for a long time without wearing out, and can be difficult to get rid of when they are not needed. They can remain in rubbish dumps called landfill sites for hundreds of years. Landfills can be smelly, ugly, and harmful to our planet. Recycling is a good way to get rid of unwanted plastics. Recycled waste materials can be used again to make new products. This can be difficult as different types of plastic need to be recycled in different ways. Some kinds of plastics can be melted down and used to make new things such as bags and bottles. Others can be made into fibres (strands of material) for clothing. Another way to protect the environment is to use canvas bags for shopping rather than plastic ones. A lot of plastic objects can also be reused. Plastic bottles can be refilled many times, rather than throwing them away once they are empty. Unwanted plastic goods such as CDs and toys can be sold or given away to charity shops. (Adapted from: Question 31. What is the passage mainly about? A. The history of plastic and its usefulness B. Materials that plastic is made of C. Plastic: effects and solutions to the problem D. The ways to reduce the harm of plastics on the environment Question 32. The phrase “get rid of” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ___. A. remove B. create C. make D. keep Question 33. According to the passage, things made from plastic are bad for our environment because ___. A. they are a danger to marine life such as whales, turtles and so on. B. they are very convenient for people to use in different purposes. C. people reuse plastic objects before recycling them. D. plastics can exist for a long time without decomposing. Question 34. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
4. A. Plastic objects are useful for people without negative impacts. B. Plastics and plastic objects can be thrown away to tidy the room. C. Plastics and plastic objects can be recycled or reused. D. Some kinds of plastics can be melted down, then released into the river. Question 35. The word “They” in paragraph 2 refers to ___. A. Plastics B. Things C. Rubbish dumps D. People Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question. 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) Question 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. Question 37. The word “grief” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___. A. problemB. sorrowC. disappointment D. damage Question 38. What does the word “they” in paragraph 3 refer to?
5. A. tragic eventsB. all of the peopleC. the first family D. the second family Question 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. Question 40. The word “scenario” in paragraph 4 mostly means ___. A. troubleB. backgroundC. circumstance D. imagination Question 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. Question 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. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 43. The number of homeless people in Nepal have increased sharply due to the recent severe earthquake. A. of B. have C. due to D. severe Question 44. Barbara likes to spend time with her son by participating in his activities, like flying kites, playing video games and she watches his favorite movies. A. likes to B. by participating C. like flying D. she watches Question 45. The next step is deforestation, which involves growing forests in areas where there were none before. A. deforestationB. growing C. where D. were Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 46. This is the most delicious cake I’ve ever tasted. A. This is the least delicious cake I’ve never tasted. B. I have never tasted any other cakes as delicious as this one. C. I have never tasted any other delicious cake. D. This is the first time I have tasted the delicious cake. Question 47. “I’m sorry. I didn’t do the homework.” said the boy. A. The boy admitted not doing the homework. B. The boy said that he was sorry and he wouldn’t do the homework. C. The boy denied not doing the homework.
6. D. The boy refused to do the homework. Question 48. It is possible that one of the men died on the mountain. A. One of the men must have died on the mountain. B. One of the men could have died on the mountain. C. One of the men should have died on the mountain. D. One of the men may have died on the mountain. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 49. He was driving very fast because he didn't know the road was icy. A. If he knew the road was icy, he wouldn't drive so fast. B. He hadn't been driving very fast if he would have known the road was icy. C. If he had known the road was icy, he wouldn't have been driving so fast. D. He wasn't driving very fast if he would know the road was icy. Question 50. He spent all his money. He even borrowed some from me. A. As soon as he borrowed some money from me, he spent it all. B. Hardly had he borrowed some money from me when he spent it all. C. Not only did he spent all his money but also he borrowed some from me. D. Not only did he spend all his money but he borrowed some from me as well. ĐÁP ÁN – TEST 1 1. C 6. C 11. A 16. C 21. C 26. C 31. C 36. A 41. D 46. B 2. D 7. D 12. B 17. D 22. B 27. A 32. A 37. B 42. A 47. A 3. B 8. A 13. D 18. B 23. A 28. C 33. D 38. D 43. B 48. D 4. A 9. A 14. B 19. B 24. A 29. B 34. C 39. D 44. D 49. C 5. C 10. C 15. A 20. A 25. A 30. D 35. A 40. C 45. A 50. D PRACTICE TEST 2 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. Question 1. A.misses B. hates C.teaches D.rises Question 2. A. nationB. nationalC. nationality D. nationally 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. Question 3. A. dismissB. destroyC. discount D. district
7. Question 4. A. solidarityB. effectivelyC. documentaryD. dedication Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 5. He'd hardly finished doing his homework when you arrived, ___? A. didn't heB. had heC. would heD. hadn’t he Question 6. The government is trying its best to narrow the gap between ___ rich and ___ poor. A. the / aB. a / theC. the / the D. a / a Question 7. The key ___ inventive success often requires being in the right place at the right time. A. forB. ofC. inD. to Question 8. Mrs Townsend was left ___ all the arrangements for the outing by herself. A. to makeB. makingC. having made D. to making Question 9. Don’t forget to ring me up if ___ any changes in the timetable. A. they areB. it will beC. there will be D. there are Question 10. Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine and ___ in China for thousands of years. A. has been usedB. has usingC. has used D. has been using Question 11. Students can only use technological devices to complete their work ___ investment on notebooks and books. A. rather thanB. instead ofC. but for D. in case Question 12. He joined the army ___ from university. A. after he had graduatedB. while he was graduating C. since he graduatedD. before he graduated Question 13. We should participate in Tree-Planting Campaigns ___ our city greener, fresher. A. organizing to makeB. organized making C. organized to makeD. which organize to make Question 14. 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. individualB. individualisticC. individualism D. individualize Question 15. Jim’s ___ flu again. That’s the third time this year. A. put up withB. gone down withC. led up toD. come up with Question 16. ___ 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. GiveC. Make D. Lend Question 17. 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. bullB. horseC. cow D. buffalo Question 18. 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. dealB. breakC. cake D. cheese Question 19. His poor standard of play fully justifies his ___ from the team for the next match.
8. A. expulsionB. dismissalC. rejection D. exclusion 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. Question 20. We really appreciate your help, without which we couldn't have got our task done in time. A. depreciateB. are proud ofC. feel thankful forD. request Question 21. Stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. A. coexist peacefully withB. fall in love with C. agree with D. cooperate with 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. Question 22. The first year at university was probably the most challenging year of her life, which caused her plenty of troubles. A. trickyB. toughC. difficultD. easy Question 23. We have to work against the clock so as to meet the deadline of the clients tomorrow. A. work in a hasteB. work slowly C. work as fast as possible D. work strenuously Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. Question 24. 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? Question 25. 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 itB. That’s nice of you to say so. C. I’d love it. D. 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 the numbered blanks. 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 (26) ___ 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 (27) ___ 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 responsible 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, (29) ___ refused to speak to him for over a year.
9. 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 temper. For this reason he lived a large part of his life isolated from (30) ___ scientists. It is unlikely that many of them complained. (Source: Question 26. A. discoveryB. researchC. findings D. inventions Question 27. A. shoutedB. frightenedC. threatened D. warned Question 28. A. AlthoughB. HoweverC. Despite D. What is more Question 29. A. who B. thatC. which D. whom Question 30. A. othersB. the othersC. another D. other Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question. Social workers are often the first people met by a person in need of human services. Social workers spend part of their day in an office setting or group residence and the rest of it going to people's homes. Children welfare workers help children and teens in abusive situations. They investigate and report instances of neglect or abuse and take action if necessary to place children in foster homes. Medical social workers help patients and their families when diseases such as AIDS or Alzheimer's cause suffering. They help a patient and his family to adjust to the new situation. School social workers work within school systems to help children who have emotional problems. These students are often put into special education classrooms simply because they can’t control their behaviors. A school social worker works with the family of such a student to try to integrate him or her back into the general school population. Industrial or occupational social workers work within a personnel department of a business to help employees cope with job pressures or personal problems that affect the quality of their work. Gerontology social workers run support groups for the elderly. They also advise the elderly and their family members on the subjects of long-term housing and health care. A bachelor's degree, and often a master's degree, is the minimum requirement for a professional position in social work. However, small agencies may accept some community college courses in psychology or sociology. In such places, you may find a position available as a record keeper or an aide to one of the social workers on the staff. Salaries usually start at $18,000. (Adapted from Basic IELTS reading by Zhang Juan) Question 31. What is the passage mainly about? A. Different types of social workersB. Roles of social workers in society C. Responsibilities of a social workerD. How to become a social worker Question 32. The phrase “adjust to” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___. A. fixB. arrangeC. adapt toD. face up to Question 33. The word “they” in paragraph 4 refers to ___. A. childrenB. special education classrooms C. school social workersD. these students Question 34. Which of the following social workers deal with children’s emotional troubles? A. gerontology social workersB. children welfare workers C. school social workersD. medical social workers Question 35. To become a professional social worker in big agencies, one needs at least ___.
10. A. a community college course in sociologyB. a bachelor degree C. a community college course in psychologyD. a master’s degree Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question. 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: Question 36. Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage? 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. Question 37. The word “irreversible” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___. A. impermanentB. remediableC. reparable D. unalterable Question 38. 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.
11. 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. Question 39. 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. Question 40. The word “obsolete” in paragraph 5 could be best replaced by ___. A. outdatedB. modernC. fashionable D. adventurous Question 41. What does the word “they” in paragraph 5 refer to? A. peopleB. tasksC. computers D. the entire middle class Question 42. 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. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 43. 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. itsB. unpaid activityC. to improve D. have existed Question 44. Many nations protect endangered species by forbidding hunting, to restrict land development and creating preserves. A. protectB. by forbiddingC. to restrict D. and creating Question 45. It is said that these good life skills will make young people become more confidential. A. is saidB. theseC. become D. confidential Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 46. As he gets older, he wants to travel less. A. The more old age he gets, the less he wants to travel. B. The less he wants to travel, the older he gets. C. As soon as he wants to travel, he gets older. D. The older he gets, the less he wants to travel. Question 47. 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.
12. 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. Question 48. 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. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 49. 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. Question 50. It was an interesting novel. I stayed up all night to finish it. A. I stayed up all night to finish the novel so it was interesting. B. Unless it were an interesting novel, I would not stay up all night to finish it. C. Though it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to finish it. D. So interesting was the novel that I stayed up all night to finish it. ĐÁP ÁN - TEST 2 1. B 6. C 11. B 16. B 21. A 26. A 31. A 36. A 41. C 46. D 2. A 7. D 12. B 17. A 22. D 27. C 32. C 37. D 42. C 47. A 3. D 8. A 13. C 18. B 23. B 28. B 33. D 38. D 43. D 48. C 4. B 9. D 14. B 19. D 24. C 29. A 34. C 39. A 44. C 49. C 5. B 10. A 15. B 20. C 25. D 30. D 35. B 40. A 45. D 50. D PRACTICE TEST 3 – 2021 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1: A. coughed B. linked C. used D. watched Question 2: A. shout B. should C. ground D. count Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 3: A. degree B. wildlife C. injure D. passage Question 4: A. salary B. memory C. interview D. pollutant
13. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 5: When the old man ___ past the park, he saw some children playing football A. has walked B. was walking C. walked D. is walking Question 6: I have visited Portugal but I have never been to ___ Netherlands. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article) Question 7: I suggest that Peter ___ the directions carefully before assembling the bicycle. A. read B. reading C. reads D. to read Question 8: The temperature increases significantly, ___ makes the ice melt faster. A. when B. that C. what D. which Question 9: You can never rely ___ Anna to provide you with information. A. of B. for C. on D. to Question 10: When my parents got to the airport, they realized that my mother ___ her passport at home. A. was leaving B. had left C. left D. has left Question 11: The tabloids completely ___ that story about Bruce Willis. It's not true at all. A. took over B. looked up C. filled in D. made up Question 12: Many students do not ___ full advantage of the Internet as they sometimes waste time on unsuitable webs. A. take B. make C. do D. give Question 13: Traffic ___ is another big problem in the city whose road system is unable to cope with the increasing number of cars. A. rules B. congestion C. light D. troubles Question 14: Some small farmers find it harder to ___ a living not just because of bad weather conditions, but because they can't compete with large agricultural companies. A. get B. do C. gain D. make Question 15: He is ___ influenced by his father and grandfather. His behaviors and decisions are exactly the same. A. mightily B. strongly C. terribly D. weakly Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. Question 16: It’s less expensive to buy a computer part by part; you can save a few hundred dollars all together. A. all together B. less C. part by part D. a few hundred Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 17: The speaker paused. He hesitated to answer the direct question raised by the audience. A. decided B. continued C. determined D. wavered Question 18: Human beings are constantly contaminating their surrounding environment. Some places, for example, are too dirty to live in. A. promoting B. polluting C. destroying D. protecting Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase OPPOSITE in meaning to the bold and underlined part in each of the following questions. Question 19: This boy is poorly-educated and doesn't know how to behave properly. A. uneducated B. ignorant C. knowledgeable D. rude Question 20: Robots have been widely used for repetitive work in the manufacturing process to reduce the cost of production.
14. A. diminish B. decrease C. increase D. eliminate Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 21. Albert and Bill are having dinner in Bill’s house. - Albert: "This dish is really nice!" - Bill:"___. It's called yakitori, and it's made with chicken livers." A. It's my pleasure B. Sure, I'll be glad to. C. I'm glad you like it. D. I guess you're right. Question 22: Peter and Mary are talking about social networks. - Peter: “Using social networks may have negative effects on students.” - Mary: “___. It distracts them from their studies.” A. I’m not sure about that B. I don’t quite agree C. You’re wrong D. That’s quite true 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. A POWERFUL INFLUENCE There can be no doubt at all that the Internet has made a huge difference to our lives. Parents are worried that children spend too much time playing on the Internet, hardly (23) ___ doing anything else in their spare time. Naturally, parents are curious to find out why the Internet is so attractive, and they want to know if it can be harmful for their children. Should parents worry if their children are spending that much time staring at their computers? Obviously, if children are bent over their computers for hours, (24) ___ in some game, instead of doing their homework, then soothing is wrong. Parents and children could decide how much use the child should make of the Internet, and the child should give his or her (25) ___ that it won't interfere with homework. (26) ___ the child is not holding to this arrangement the parents can take more drastic steps. Dealing with a child's use of the Internet is not much different from negotiating any other sort of bargain about behavior. Any parent (27) ___ is seriously alarmed about a child's behavior should make an appointment to discuss the matter with a teacher. Spending time in front of the screen does not necessarily affect a child's performance at school. Even if a child is absolutely crazy about using the Internet, he or she is probably just going through a phase, and in a few months there will be something else to worry about! Question 23. A. ever B. rarely C. never D. always Question 24. A. puzzled B. absorbed C. interested D. occupied Question 25. A. word B. promise C. vow D. claim Question 26. A. Why B. What C. If D. Although Question 27. A. which B. whom C. what D. who Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the answer to each of the questions. In 1900 the United States had only three cities with more than a million residents-New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia. By 1930, it had ten giant metropolises. The newer ones experienced remarkable growth, which reflected basic changes in the economy. The population of Los Angeles (114,000 in 1900) rose spectacularly in the early decades of the twentieth century, increasing a dramatic 1,400 percent from 1900 to 1930. A number of circumstances contributed to the meteoric rise of Los Angeles. The agricultural potential of the area was enormous if water for irrigation could be found, and the city founders had the vision and dating to obtain it by constructing a 225-mile aqueduct, completed in 1913, to tap the water of the Owens River. The city had a superb natural harbor, as well as excellent rail connections. The climate made it possible to shoot motion pictures year-round; hence Hollywood. Hollywood not only supplied jobs; it disseminated an image of the good life in
15. Southern California on screens all across the nation. The most important single industry powering the growth of Los Angeles, however, was directly linked to the automobile. The demand for petroleum to fuel gasoline engines led to the opening of the Southern California oil fields, and made Los Angeles North America's greatest refining center. Los Angeles was a product of the auto age in another sense as well: its distinctive spatial organization depended on widespread private ownership of automobiles. Los Angeles was a decentralized metropolis, sprawling across the desert landscape over an area of 400 square miles. It was a city without a real center. The downtown business district did not grow apace with the city as a whole, and the rapid transit system designed to link the center with outlying areas withered away from disuse. Approximately 800,000 cars were registered in Los Angeles County in 1930, one per 2.7 residents. Some visitors from the east coast were dismayed at the endless urban sprawl and dismissed Los Angeles as a mere collection of suburbs in search of a city. But the freedom and mobility of a city built on wheels attracted floods of migrants to the city. Question 28. What is the passage mainly about? A. The growth of cities in the United States in the early 1900's B. The development of the Southern California oil fields C. Factors contributing to the growth of Los Angeles D. Industry and city planning in Los Angeles Question 29. The word"it" in paragraph 1 refers to ___. A. Chicago. B. New York C. the United States D. Philadelphia Question 30. The author characterizes the growth of new large cities in the United States after 1900 as resulting primarily from ___. A. new economic conditions B. images of cities shown in movies C. new agricultural techniques D. a large migrant population Question 31. The word "meteoric" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ___. A. rapid B. famous C. controversial D. methodical Question 32. It can be inferred from the passage that in 1930 the greatest number of people in the Los Angeles area were employed in A. farming B. oil refining C. automobile manufacturing D. the motion picture industry Question 33. According to the passage, the Southern California oil fields were initially exploited due to___. A. the fuel requirements of Los Angeles' rail system B. an increase in the use of gasoline engines in North America C. a desire to put unproductive desert land to good use D. innovative planning on the part of the city founders Question 34. It can be inferred from the passage that the spatial organization of Los Angeles contributed to the relative decline there of___. A. public transportation B. industrial areas C. suburban neighborhoods D. oil fields Question 35. The visitors from the east coast mentioned in the passage thought that Los Angeles ___. A. was not accurately portrayed by Hollywood images. B. lacked good suburban areas in which to live. C. had an excessively large population. D. was not really a single city Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 36: There was an upward trend in the demand for labor force.
16. A. The demand for labor force declined. B. The demand for labor force increased. C. The demand for labor force reduced. D. The demand for labor force remained stable. Question 37: Merry allows her children to stay up late on Saturday evenings. A. Merry makes her children stay up late on Saturday evenings. B. Merry gets her children to stay up late on Saturday evenings. C. Merry helps her children stay up late on Saturday evenings. D. Merry lets her children stay up late on Saturday evenings. Question 38: It was the first time she had ever seen such a moving documentary. A. She had never seen a moving documentary before. B. She had seen such a moving documentary for a long time. C. She had never seen a more moving documentary than this before. D. The first time she saw such a moving documentary was a long time ago Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 39: Something hit the door. I heard a slam. A. Something hit the door but I heard a slam. B. Something hit the door when I heard a slam. C. Something hit the door though I heard a slam. D. Something hit the door for I heard a slam. Question 40: He bought her flowers and diamond rings. This action made her fall in love with him. A. He bought her flowers and diamond rings, what made her fall in love with him. B. He bought her flowers and diamond rings, that made her fall in love with him. C. He bought her flowers and diamond rings, which made her fall in love with him. D. He bought her flowers and diamond rings which made her fall in love with him. ĐÁP ÁN – TEST 3 1-C 2-B 3-A 4-D 5-B 6-C 7-A 8-D 9-C 10-B 11-D 12-A 13-B 14-D 15-B 16-A 17-D 18-B 19-C 20-C 21-C 22-D 23-A 24-B 25-A 26-C 27-D 28-C 29-C 30-A 31-A 32-B 33-B 34-A 35-D 36-B 37-D 38-C 39-D 40-C PRACTICE TEST 4 – 2021 Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in each of the following question. Question 1: A. stagnant B. expand C. vacancy D. Applicant Question 2: A. delivers B. reminds C. depends D. Completes Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following question. Question 3: A. ambitious B. dominant C. combustion D. achievement Question 4: A. willing B. sector C. desert D. diverse
17. Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 5: Would you kindly inform me who is responsible ___.the travel arrangements? A. on B. to C. in D. For Question 6: I ___ a bike to school every day but today I ___ to school by bus because it was stolen yesterday. A. ride - go B. rode - went C. is riding - am going D. ride - am going Question 7: According to the conditions of my scholarship, after finishing my degree, ___. A. the university will employ me B. I will be employed by the university C. employment will be given to me by the university D. my education will be employed by the university Question 8: If you ___ Mary by chance, please give her my phone number. A. met B. could meet C. should meet D. will meet Question 9: His poor standard of play fully justifies his ___ from the team for the next match. A. expulsion B. dismissal C. exclusion D. rejection Question 10: They had a global ___ hit with their album concept about “The dark side of the Moon". A. popular B. top C. song D. smash Question 11: None of the people ___ could come. A. who invited to the party B. was invited to the party C. were invited to the party D. invited to the party Question 12: John has been working as a journalist since he ___ from university in 2000. A. graduate B. had graduated C. will be graduate D. Graduated Question 13: Faraday made many ___ in the field of physics and chemistry. A. discoveries B. discovering C. discover D. discovered Question 14: 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 - a B. the - Ø C. a - a D. the – the Question 15: If my time-management skills had been better, I ___ from serious stress when I was in university. A. will not suffer B. hadn't suffered C. wouldn't suffer D. wouldn't have suffered Question 16: "Jenny's always wanted to get to the top of her career, ___?”- “Yes, she's an ambitious girl”. A. isn't she B. has she C. hasn't she D. hasn't her Question 17: My neighbor offered ___ us to the airport. A. taking B. to taking C. take D. to take Question 18: People are advised to ___ smoking because of its harm to their health. A. cut down B. cut down on C. cut in D. cut off Question 19: It won't be safe to use these stairs ___ A. until they have them repaired B. before they repair them C. after they will repair them D. when they repaired them Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 20: Chauvet Jeans was a well-known nineteen century painter whose paintings are extraordinarily sophisticated. A. old-fashioned B. complex C. primitive D. basic
18. Question 21: Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly. A. unselfishly B. loyally C. honestly D. constantly Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 22: Passing this important English test was such a boost to my confidence. A. untruth B. inefficiency C. disability D. uncertainty Question 23: It is believed that in ten years' time AIDS will also be brought under control. A. out of practice B. out of order C. out of hand D. out of Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best complete each of the following exchanges. Question 24: A: What a wonderful party! B: A. I am happy you like it. B. Same to you. Thanks! C. I don't know. Let me check. D. I am fine. Thank you! Question 25: "Hello, I'd like to speak to Mr. Green, please." "___” A. Sure, I'll put you through. B. I'm afraid I don't know. C. I'm sorry. I'll call again later. D. Sorry. Can you take a message? Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 26: Because of (A) severe asthma attacks, (B) the doctor suggested (C) his patient to stop (D) smoking. Question 27: Last month, while my friend was traveling (A) round England by the (B) car, he crashed the (C) car into a (D) tree. Question 28: Urban development (A) ean magnify the risk of (B) environmental hazards for example (C) flash flooding (D) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 29: We might stop here if you don't change your way of speaking. A. We might stop here if you change your way of speaking. B. We might stop here if not you change your way of speaking. C. We might stop here unless you change your way of speaking. D. We might stop here unless you don't change your way of speaking. Question 30: At no time Jane asks me when she uses my bathroom. A. Jane is always using my bathroom without asking! B. Sometimes Jane asks me when she uses my bathroom. C. Jane has no time to ask me when she uses my bathroom. D. It is very unusual for Jane to ask me when she uses my bathroom. Question 31: There was a 5% drop in the student enrollment of the university. A. The student enrollment of the university dropped by 5%. B. The student enrollment of the university dropped in 5%. C. The student enrollment of the university dropped to 5%. D. The student enrollment of the university dropped for 5%. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
19. Question 32: Something hit the door. I heard a slam. A. Something hit the door though I heard a slam. B. Something hit the door for I heard a slam. C. Something hit the door when I heard a slam. D. Something hit the door but I heard a slam. Question 33: Disabled people can contribute to our community. Non-disabled people can also contribute to our community. A. Only disabled people not non-disabled ones can contribute to our community. B. Neither disabled people nor non-disabled ones can contribute to our community. C. Both disabled people and non-disabled ones can contribute to our community. D. Either disabled people or non-disabled ones can contribute to our community. Reading the following passage and mark the letter on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blank from 34 to 38 Le Bijou, a high-end Swiss hospitality company, has recently launched a new package for guests in ___ (34) to the coronavirus outbreak and the country's lockdown. Guests looking to practice social ___ (35), which basically means staying far enough away from others to prevent person to-person transmission of the coronavirus or any other virus for that ___ (36), can do so in Le Bijou’s hotel-like apartments, which rely on modern technology for most of its operations. "You don't need to interact with anyone you don't want to," says Alexander Hübner, CEO and co-founder of Le Bijou. Additionally, Le Bijou also ___ (37) on-site coronavirus testing to those who can afford ___ (38) it still remains unclear how many tests they have or how long Le Bijou could run the Covid-19 package. Question 34: A. concern B. response C. regard D. account Question 35: A. detachment B. withdrawal C. distancing D. dissociation Question 36: A. regard B. issue C. aspect D. matter Question 37: A. displays B. advises C. offers D. proposes Question 38: A. so B. but C. or D. for Read the following text and circle the best answer among A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet for the questions from 39 to 43 As the pace of life continues to increase, we are fast losing the art of relaxation. Once you are in the habit of rushing through life, being on the go from morning to night, it is hard to slow down. But relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body. Stress is a natural part of every life and there is no way to avoid it. In fact, it is not the bad thing it is often supposed to be. A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and give purpose to life. It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health. The amount of stress a person can withstand depends very much on the individual. Some people are not afraid of stress, and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial responsibilities. Others lose heart at the first signs of unusual difficulties. When exposed to stress in whatever form, we react both chemically and physically. In fact we make choice between "fight" or "flight", and in more primitive days the choice made the difference between life or death. The crises we meet today are not likely to be so extreme, but however little the stress, it involves the same response. It is when such a reaction lasts long, through continued exposure to stress that health becomes endangered. Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart disease have established links with stress. Since we cannot remove stress from our lives (and it would be unwise to do so even if we could), we need to find ways to deal with it. Question 39: People are finding less and less time for relaxing themselves because_ A. they do not know how to enjoy themselves B. they are becoming busier their work C. they are travelling fast all the time
20. D. they do not believe that relaxation is important for health Question 40: According to the writer, the most important character for a good manager is his ___. A. not fearing stress B. high sense of responsibility C. knowing the art of relaxation D. having control over performance Question 41: Which of the following statements is true? A. Stress is always harmful to people B. Different people can withstand different amount of stress C. It's easy to change the habit of keeping oneself busy with work D. We can find some ways to avoid stress Question 42: In paragraph 3. "such a reaction" refers back to ___ A. losing heart at die signs of difficulties B. making a choice between "fight" or "flight" C. responding to crises quickly D. reaction to stress both chemically and physically Question 43: In the last sentence of the passage, "do so" refers to ___. A. find ways to deal with stress B. establish links between diseases and stress C. expose ourselves to stress D. remove stress from our lives Read the following text and circle the best answer among A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet for the questions from 44 to 50 Buying a house is the single largest financial investment an individual makes. Yet, in India this act is fraught with risk and individuals depend on weak laws for justice. Occasionally, deviant promoters are called to account as was the case in the detention of Unitech's promoters. This incident shows up the fallout of an absence of proper regulation to cover contracts between buyers and real estate promoters. A real estate bill, which is presently pending in Rajya Sabha, seeks to fill this gap. It has been debated for over two years and should be passed by Parliament in the budget session. India is in the midst of rapid urbanization and urban population is expected to more than double to about 900 million over the next three decades. Unfortunately, even the current population does not have adequate housing. A government estimate in 2012 put the shortage at nearly 19 million units. If this shortage is to be alleviated quickly, India's messy real estate sector needs reforms. The real estate bill seeks to set standards for contracts between buyers and sellers. Transparency, a rare commodity in real estate, is enforced as promoters have to upload project details on the regulators' website. Importantly, standard definitions of terms mean that buyers will not feel cheated after taking possession of a house. In order to protect buyers who pay upfront, a part of the money collected for a real estate project is ring-fenced in a separate bank account. Also, given India on land titles, the real estate bill provides title insurance. This bill has been scrutinized by two parliamentary committees and its passage now brooks no delay. This bill is an important step in cleaning up the real estate market, but the journey should not end with it. State government play a significant role in real estate and they are often the source of problems. Some estimates suggest that real estate developers have to seek approvals of as many as 40 central and state departments, which lead to delays and an escalation in the cost of houses. Sensibly, NDA government's project to provide universal urban housing forces states to institute reforms to access central funding. Without real estate reforms at the level of states, it will not be possible to meet the ambition of making housing accessible for all urban dwellers. Question 44: The word alleviated in the second paragraph is OPPOSITE in meaning to ___. A. deaden B. aggravated C. diminished D. relieved Question 45: It can be inferred from the passage that ___. A. the real estate bill does not provide title insurance B. buying house is not a single largest individual investment C. in India, no one depends on laws for justice D. urbanization in India has increased rapidly Question 46: According to the passage, which of the following is the pending in Rajya Sabha?
21. A. Universal urban housing programme B. Universal rural housing programme C. Real estate bill D. NDA government's new scheme Question 47: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A. Real state bill has been scrutinized by two parliamentary committees. B. Urban population is expected to more than double to about 850 million over the next three decades. C. Current population does not have adequate housing in India. D. India's real estate sector needs reforms. Question 48: It is impossible to meet the ambition of making housing accessible for urban dwellers ___. A. without real estate reforms at the level of states B. with real estate reforms at state level C. without support of central government D. without passing the bill in Rajya Sabha Question 49: The word escalation in the forth paragraph refers to ___. A. reduction B. sustainability C. growth D. decrease Question 50: According to the passage, what is the source of problem in real estate? A. State governments B. Market money makers C. Central governments D. Buyers and sellers ĐÁP ÁN – TEST 4 1-C 2-D 3-B 4-D 5-D 6-D 7-B 8-C 9-C 10-D 11-D 12-D 13-A 14-B 15-D 16-C 17-D 18-B 19-A 20-B 21-C 22-D 23-C 24-A 25-A 26-D 27-B 28-C 29-C 30-A 31-A 32-B 33-C 34-B 35-C 36-D 37-C 38-B 39-B 40-A 41-B 42-D 43-D 44-B 45-D 46-C 47-B 48-A 49-C 50-A PRACTICE TEST 5 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. Question 1. A. passedB. realized C. touched D. wished Question 2. A. academicB. applyC. apology D. achieve 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. Question 3. A. deploy B. maintain C. border D. attain Question 4. A. benefitB. pesticideC. cinema D. aquatic Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 5. It seems that you are responsible for that mistake, ___? A. aren’t youB. are youC. isn’t itD. is it Question 6. Visitors to the local museum are mostly attracted by ___ rocking chair. A. an old wooden European beautiful B. a beautiful old European wooden C. an old beautiful wooden European D. a wooden old beautiful European Question 7. Doctors advise people who are deficient ___Vitamin C to eat more fruit and vegetables. A. inB. ofC. fromD. for
22. Question 8. Some must have taken my keys. I clearly remember ___them by the window and now they are nowhere to be seen. A. to be leavingB. to have leftC. to leave D. leaving Question 9. ___that Columbus discovered America. A. It was in 1492B. There was in 1492C. In 1492D. That was in 1492 Question 10. He___a terrible accident while he___along Ben Luc Bridge. A. see - am walkingB. saw - was walking C. was seeing - walkedD. have seen - were walking Question 11. 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 resultB. thanks toC. despite D. due to Question 12. The customs officers stopped the suspected man and ordered him to show___. A. what was he carrying in his bag. B. what he was carrying in his bag C. what he carries in his bag D. what does he carry in his bag Question 13. Most office furniture is bought more on the basis of___ than comfort. A. affordB. affording C. affordedD. affordability Question 14. The old woman still recalls clearly___ by her teacher when she was late on her first day at school. A. to be criticized B. to have criticized C. being criticized D. criticizing Question 15. I’ve just been offered a new job! Things are ___. A. clearing upB. making upC. looking upD. turning up Question 16. The company's advertising campaign was a ___ failure - it didn't attract a single new customer. A. miraculousB. spectacularC. wonderful D. unprecedented Question 17. Mr John is held in high ___ for his dedication to the school. A. respectB. esteemC. homage D. honor Question 18. The scientists are encountering the difficulties of ___ of radioactive waste. A.depleting B. preserving C. eliminating D. disposing Question 19. It’s normal for small businesses to operate at a ___ for the first couple of years before they start to break even. A. lossB. failureC. luck D. loose 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. Question 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. contactableB. harmonizedC. opposed D. truthful Question 21. He sank into deep despair when he lost his job. A. became very enjoyableB. became very unhappy C. was delighted D. burst into tears
23. 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. Question 22. 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. growthB. modernizationC. revolution D. stagnation Question 23. Teenagers can become addicted to social networking if they can't control they spend online. A. dependent onB. hooked onC. indifferent to D. exhausted by Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. Question 24. Ella is asking Eric about self-study. - Ella: “Do you think people with self-education can succeed nowadays?” - Eric: “___ because they tend to be very independent and self-disciplined.” A. I’m not so sure about thatB. That’s what I was thinking C. It’s out of the questionD. I don’t think it’s right Question 25. Mai and Huong are at the the café. They are chatting about a healthy diet. - 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 toB. It's a good ideaC. That's incredible D. You must like apple 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 (26) ___ considered and addressed in all family policy discussions and decisions. (27) ___, 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, (28) ___ in turn results in higher childhood poverty. In this regard, work-life balance policies and workplace practices also need to (29) ___ account of 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 (30) ___ child support payment from non-resident parents in case of conflicts, disagreements or delayed payments, e.g., after a divorce or separation. (Adapted from Question 26. A. implicitlyB. clearlyC. indirectly D. completely Question 27. A. For instanceB. HoweverC. Moreover D. Therefore Question 28. A. whoB. whoseC. which D. that Question 29. A. haveB. doC. putD. take Question 30. A. to facilitateB. facilitatingC. 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. One way of training for your future occupation in Germany is by pursuing a dual vocational training programme. Such programmes offer plenty of opportunity for on-the-job training and work experience. Programmes usually last
24. between two and three and a half years and comprise theoretical as well as practical elements. You will spend one or two days a week, or several weeks at once, at a vocational school where you will acquire the theoretical knowledge that you will need in your future occupation. The rest of the time will be spent at a company. There you get to apply your newly acquired knowledge in practice, for example by learning to operate machinery. You will get to know what your company does, learn how it operates and find out if you can see yourself working there after completing your training. This combination of theory and practice gives you a real head start into your job: by the time you have completed your training, you will not only have the required technical knowledge, but you will also have hands-on experience in your job. There are around 350 officially recognised training programmes in Germany, so chances are good that one of them will suit your interests and talents. You can find out which one that might be by visiting one of the jobs and vocational training fairs which are organised in many German cities at different times in the year. Employment prospects for students who have completed a dual vocational training programme are very good. This is one of the reasons why this kind of training is very popular with young Germans: around two thirds of all students leaving school go on to start a vocational training programme. (Source: http ://www. make-it-in-germany. com) Question 31. How many German school leavers choose this vocational training programme? A.around one out of fiveB. about 70% C. less than a thirdD. well over 75% Question 32. The word “it” in the first paragraph refers to ___. A. organisation B. machinery C. knowledgeD. company Question 33. Which of the following statements best describes the dual vocational training programmes? A. These programmes provide you with both theoretical knowledge and practical working experience.B. These programmes consist of an intensive theoretical course of two and a half years at a vocational school. C. These programmes require you to have only practical working time at a certain company. D. These programmes offer you some necessary technical skills to do your future job. Question 34. The word “hands-on” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ___. A. practical B. technical C. theoretical D. integral Question 35. Which of the following is probably the best title of the passage? A. Employment Opportunities and Prospects in Germany B. Dual Vocational Training System in Germany C. Combination of Theory and Practice in Studying in Germany D. Higher Education System in Germany Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question. Though gambling is typically associated with casino games, strategic sport 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
25. 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: Question 36. Which best serves as the title for the passage? 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? Question 37. The word “strategic” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ___. A. tacticalB. criticalC. random D. sensible Question 38. 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. Question 39. The word “they” in paragraph refers to ___. A. fansB. gamblersC. scores D. games Question 40. The word “hailed” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ___. A. honoredB. salutedC. come D. approached Question 41. Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage? 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. Question 42. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? 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.
26. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 43. I wish you won't come through the kitchen with your dirty boots on. A. won't comeB. the kitchenC. dirty boots D. on Question 44. Viet Nam was the first lndochinese country joining ASEAN, and its move helped end confrontation between the lndochinese party and ASEAN. A. wasB. joiningC. confrontation D. its move Question 45. Sparking pools of water lay trapped among the rocks as the tide retreated. A. SparkingB. lay trappedC. as D. retreated Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 46. The problem was so complicated that the students couldn’t understand it. A. It was such complicated problem that the students couldn’t understand. B. The problem wasn’t simple enough for the students to understand it. C. The problem was too complicated for the students to understand. D. It was so complicated problems that the students couldn’t understand Question 47. 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. Question 48. 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. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 49. Most scientists know him well. However, very few ordinary people have heard of him. A. Not only scientists but also the general public know him as a big name. B. Although he is well known to scientists, he is little known to the general public. C. Many ordinary people know him better than most scientists do. D. He is the only scientist that is not known to the general public. Question 50. As soon as James started working, he realized that his decision had not been a good one. A. Just before James took up his new post, he realized that he was not suited for it. B. No sooner had James begun his new job than he knew his decision was wrong. 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.
27. THE END ĐÁP ÁN - TEST 5 1. B 6. B 11. D 16. B 21. B 26. B 31. B 36. A 41. B 46. C 2. A 7. A 12. B 17. B 22. D 27. A 32. D 37. A 42. D 47. A 3. C 8. D 13. D 18. D 23. C 28. C 33. A 38. D 43. A 48. B 4. D 9. A 14. C 19. A 24. B 29. D 34. A 39. B 44. B 49. C 5. A 10. B 15. C 20. B 25. C 30. A 35. B 40. C 45. D 50. B PRACTICE TEST 6 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. Question 1. A. attractsB. delaysC. believesD. begins Question 2. A. characterB. achingC. chamberD. orchestra 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. Question 3. A. behaveB. enterC. allowD. relax Question 4. A. infectiousB. privacyC. principle D. charity Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 5. The boy denied ___ the cake even though there was some cream left on his chin. A. to eatingB. eatingC. to eatD. eat Question 6. In Japan, ___ most important holiday of ___ season is New Year’s Day, which comes one week after Christmas. A. the-theB. ∅ – theC. the – ∅ D. the - a Question 7. Simon was so absorbed ___ his book that he didn’t even notice me come in. A. inB. toC. withD. of Question 8. ___ for about 4 weeks, we now can perform most of the tasks confidently. A. Being trainedB. TrainingC. Having trainedD. Having been trained Question 9. If the primary candidates ___ more on the issue, the results of the election would have been quite different. A. have focusedB. had focusedC. focused D. were focused Question 10. Before they came to the party, Jane ___ all the things needed. A. had preparedB. preparedC. was preparingD. has prepared Question 11. The proposals he put forward were excellent. ___, it quickly became apparent that they would work when put into practice. A. MoreoverB. HoweverC. NeverthelessD. Although
28. Question 12. The teacher was explaining the lesson slowly and clearly ___. A. in order that his students can understand itB. in order to his students understand it C. so as to that his students could understand itD. so that his students could understand it Question 13. It was such a/an ___ book about environmental problems. A. weather-beatenB. thought-provokingC. absent-mindedD. ill-behaved Question 14. They were so ___ about joining the local volunteer group that they couldn’t sleep last night. A. exciteB. excitementC. exciting D. excited Question 15. You shouldn’t lose heart; success often comes to those who are not ___ by failures A. put offB. turned onC. left outD. switched off Question 16. A lot of generous businessmen have ___ valuable contributions to helping needy people. A. doneB. takenC. made D. given Question 17. I was left out in the ___ in the annual promotions in the company. A. rainB. sunC. snowD. cold Question 18. 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. barrageB. barricadeC. blast D. attack Question 19. The director informed that no candidate ___ all the criteria for the administrative position. A. completedB. fulfilledC. achieved D. suited 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. Question 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. achievementB. developmentC. prevention D. reduction Question 21. I'm all in favor of ambition but I think when he says he'll be a millionaire by the time he's 25, he's simply crying for the moon. A. longing for what is beyond the reach B. asking for what is attainable C. doing something with vigor or intensityD. crying a lot and for a long time 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. Question 22. People nationwide have acted without hesitation to provide aids for the victims in the disaster-stricken areas. A. awarenessB. uncertaintyC. reluctanceD. willingness Question 23. With price increases on most necessities, many people have to tighten their belt for fear of getting into financial difficulties. A. spend money freelyB. save on daily expenses C. dress in loose clothesD. put on tighter belts Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. Question 24. Mary invited her friend, Sarah, to have dinner out that night and Sarah accepted. - Mary: “Shall we eat out tonight?” - Sarah: “___.”
29. A. That’s a great ideaB. That’s acceptable C. You are welcomeD. It’s kind of you to invite Question 25. Silas is talking to his roommate, Salah, about the Olympic Games. - Silas: “Do you think our country can host the Olympic Games some day in the future?” - Salah: “___. We can’t afford such a big event.” A. No, I don’t think soB. You can say that again C. I can’t agree with your moreD. Yes, you’re right 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. 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 (26) ___ 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 (27) ___ a computer was more intelligent than a human. He said that it would not be long before computer (28) ___ 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 (29) ___. 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) (30) ___ you talk to a computer, they've seen the Google self-driving cars." (Source: Question 26. A. artificialB. falseC. handmade D. fake Question 27. A. whileB. afterC. then D. before Question 28. A. intelligentB. intelligentlyC. intelligence D. intelligences Question 29. A. consistentB. insistentC. persistent D. resistant Question 30. A. whichB. whereC. whom D. what Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the 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.
30. (Adapted from Reading Challenge 1 by Casey Malarcher and Andrea Janzen) Question 31. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The importance of waterB. The advice of the doctors C. How to drink water correctly? D. The best amount of water to drink Question 32. According to the passage, water is good for the following organs of the body, EXCEPT ___. A. kidneysB. stomachC. intestines D. livers Question 33. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ___. A. your bodyB. your kidneyC. water D. your stomach Question 34. The word “eliminate” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___. A. preserveB. removeC. absorb D. process Question 35. 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. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question. While watching sports on TV, the chances are children will see professional players cheating, having tantrums, fighting, or abusing officials. In addition, it’s highly likely that children will be aware of well-known cases of sportspeople being caught using drugs to improve their performance. The danger of all this is that it could give children the idea that winning is all that counts and you should win at all costs. Good behavior and fair play aren’t the message that comes across. Instead, it looks as if cheating and bad behavior are reasonable ways of getting what you want. This message is further bolstered by the fact that some of these sportspeople acquire enormous fame and wealth, making it seem they are being handsomely rewarded either despite or because of their bad behavior. What can parents do about this? They can regard sport on television as an opportunity to discuss attitudes and behavior with their children. When watching sports together, if parents see a player swearing at the referee, they can get the child’s opinion on that behavior and discuss whether a player’s skill is more important than their behavior. Ask what the child thinks the player’s contribution to the team is. Point out that no player can win a team game on their own, so it’s important for members to work well together. Another thing to focus on is what the commentators say. Do they frown on bad behavior from players, think it’s amusing or even consider it’s a good thing? What about the officials? If they let players get away with a clear foul, parents can discuss with children whether this is right and what effect it has on the game. Look too at the reactions of coaches and managers. Do they accept losing with good grace or scowl and show a bad attitude? Parents can use this to talk about attitudes to winning and losing and to remind children that both are part of sport. However, what children learn from watching sports is by no means all negative and parents should make sure they accentuate the positives too. They should emphasise to children the high reputation that well-behaved players have, not just with their teammates but also with spectators and the media. They can focus on the contribution made by such players during a game, discussing how valuable they are in the team. In the interviews after a game, point out to a child that the well-behaved sportspeople don’t gloat when they win or sulk when they lose. And parents can stress how well these people conduct themselves in their personal lives and the good work they do for others when not playing. In other words, parents should get their children to focus on the positive role models, rather than the antics of the badly behaved but often more publicized players. (Adapter from “New English File – Advanced” by Will Maddox) Question 36. Which of the following does the passage mainly discuss?
31. A. The importance of team spirit in sport B. The influence of model sportspeople on children C. Moral lessons for children from watching sports D. Different attitudes toward bad behavior in sport Question 37. The word “bolstered” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ___. A. inspired.B. represented.C. energized.D. reinforced. Question 38. According to paragraph 2, what should parents teach their children through watching sports? A. Cheating is frowned upon by the majority of players. B. A team with badly-behaved players will not win a game. C. A player’s performance is of greater value than his behavior. D. Collaboration is fundamental to any team’s success. Question 39. The word “accentuate” in paragraph 4 can be best replaced by ___. A. highlight.B. embolden.C. consolidate.D. actualize. Question 40. The word “They” in paragraph 4 refers to ___. A. children.B. spectators.C. teammates.D. parents. Question 41. Which of the following about sport is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. Misconduct from sportspeople may go unpunished despite the presence of officials. B. A well-behaved player enjoys a good reputation among his teammates, spectators and the media. C. Reactions of coaches and managers when their teams lose a game may be of educational value. D. Many sportspeople help others so as to project good images of themselves. Question 42. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A. The media tend to turn the spotlight more on sportspeople’s wrongdoings than on their good deeds. B. The well-behaved players in a game invariably display desirable conducts when not playing. C. Players with good attitudes make a greater contribution to their teams’ budgets than others. D. Well-mannered players sometimes display strong emotions after winning or losing a game. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 43. It is essential that cancer is diagnosed and treated as early as possible in order to assure a successful cure. A. thatB. isC. treated D. to assure Question 44. Alternative therapies often dismiss by orthodox medicine because they are sometimes administered by people with no formal medical training. A. often dismissB. becauseC. administered by D. formal Question 45. It concerns many socialogists that inadequate parents skills may lead to an increase in the number of incidents of juvenile delinquency. A. concerns B. parents skills C. incidents D. juvenile delinquency Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
32. Question 46. 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. Question 47. It is believed that modem farming methods have greatly improved farmers’ lives. A. People believe that there is little improvement in farmers’ lives thanks to modem farming methods. B. Modem farming methods were believed to have greatly improved farmers’ lives. C. Modem farming methods are believed to have had negative effects on farmers’ lives. D. Farmers are believed to have enjoyed a much better life thanks to modem farming methods. Question 48. I’m certain Luis was on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child. A. Luisa must be on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child. B. Luisa must have been on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child. C. Luisa could have been on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child. D. Luisa may be very on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 49. His friends supported and encouraged him. He did really well in the competition. A. Such were his friends’ support and encouragement that he couldn’t do really well in the competition. B. Had it not been for his friends’ support and encouragement, he couldn’t have done so well in the competition. C. No matter how much his friends supported and encouraged him, he couldn’t do well in the competition. D. If his friends had given him support and encouragement, he could have done really well in the competition. Question 50. 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. THE END ĐÁP ÁN - TEST 6 1. A 6. A 11. A 16. C 21. A 26. A 31. A 36. C 41. D 46. D 2. C 7. A 12. D 17. D 22. D 27. D 32. D 37. D 42. A 47. D 3. B 8. D 13. B 18. A 23. A 28. C 33. C 38. D 43. B 48. B
33. 4. A 9. B 14. D 19. B 24. A 29. A 34. B 39. A 44. A 49. B 5. B 10. A 15. A 20. D 25. A 30. D 35. D 40. D 45. B 50. A PRACTICE TEST 7 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 1 to 15. Question 1 (NB): Lady Gaga is an American singer, songwriter and actress, ___? A. doesn't she B. hasn't she C. won't she D. isn't she Question 2 (TH): On our trip to Spain, we crossed ___ Atlantic Ocean. A. x B. a C. the D. an Question 3 (TH): She likes reading books ___ the library. A. on B. at C. in D. from Question 4 (TH): The government suggests ___ robots to access remote areas that are dangerous to the lives of militants. A. to design B. designing C. design D. designed Question 5 (NB): If the bride's father ___ the car, she would be at the Church now. A. has B. had C. will have D. would have Question 6 (TH): Since Helen ___ 10 years old, she has mastered Braille as well as the manual alphabet and even learned to use the typewriter. A. was B. were C. will be D. has been Question 7 (TH): People should stop smoking ___ it is extremely detrimental to health. A. although B. despite C. because of D. because Question 8 (TH): She will take management training course ___. A. as soon as the epidemic was controlled B. when the epidemic had been controlled C. until the epidemic will be controlled D. right after the epidemic has been controlled Question 9 (TH): You can't expect ___ a foreign language in a few months. A. learn B. learning C. to learn D. to learning Question 10 (TH): Good students aren't ___ intelligent students. A. necessity B. unnecessary C. necessary D. necessarily Question 11 (VD): He ___ some excuse about his daughter being sick. A. broke in B. made up C. run across D. took after Question 12 (VD): The US president Barack Obama ___ an official visit to Vietnam in May 2016, which is of great significance to the comprehensive bilateral partnership. A. delivered B. paid C. offered D. gave Question 13 (TH): The ___ of toothpaste are located in the health and beauty section of the supermarket. A. pints B. tubes C. quarts D. sticks Question 14 (TH): There is no longer the ___ use of animals to test products. Only some are used. A. expansive B. intensive C. extensive D. tentative Question 15 (VDC): 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. break B. cheese C. cake D. deal Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 16 to 20. Dressing up in costumes and trick-or-treating are popular Halloween activities, but few probably (16) ___ these lighthearted fall traditions with their origins in Samhain, a three-day ancient Celtic pagan festival. For the Celts, who lived during the Iron Age in what is now Ireland, Scotland, the U.K. and (17) ___ parts of Northern Europe, Samhain (meaning literally, in modern Irish, “summer's end”) marked the end of summer and
34. kicked off the Celtic new year. Ushering in a new year signaled a time of both death and rebirth, something that was doubly symbolic because it (18) ___ with the end of a bountiful harvest season and the beginning of a cold and dark winter season that would present plenty of challenges. Eventually, Halloween became more popular in secular culture than All Saints' Day. The pagan-turned- Christian practices of dressing up in costumes, playing pranks and handing out offerings have evolved into popular traditions even for those (19) ___ may not believe in otherworldly spirits or saints. (20) ___, whether Halloween celebrants know it or not, they’re following the legacy of the ancient Celts who, with the festival of Samhain, celebrated the inevitability of death and rebirth. Question 16 (VD): A. separate B. estimate C. associate D. celebrate Question 17 (TH): A. each B. every C. another D. other Question 18 (TH): A. coincided B. originated C. compared D. occurred Question 19 (TH): A. which B. whom C. who D. what Question 20 (TH): A. Moreover B. However C. Instead D. Therefore Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges from 21 to 22. Question 21 (TH): Mary is talking to her professor in his office. - Mary: “Can you tell me how to find material for my science report, professor?” - Professor: “___” A. Try your best, Mary. B. You mean the podcasts from other students? C. You can borrow books from the library. D. I like it that you understand. Question 22 (TH): – Tom: “Who's going to win the contest?” – Jerry: “___.” A. There's nothing you don't know about beauty B. Your guess is as good as mine C. It might be a good idea to bet D. I've set my heart on winning it Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions from 23 to 24. Question 23 (TH): The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time job. A. employ B. help C. make D. allow Question 24 (TH): She was brought up in a well-off family. She can't understand the problems we are facing. A. wealthy B. kind C. broke D. comfortable Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions from 25 to 27. Question 25 (TH): Facebook allow you to send messages and post status updates to keep in touch with friends and family. A. and B. to keep C. allow D. status updates Question 26 (TH): Many places of history, scientific, cultural, or scenic importance have been designated national monuments. A. history B. cultural C. have D. been designated Question 27 (TH): Just as the performance ended, all the concertgoers raised to their feet and applauded. A. raised B. Just as C. their feet D. ended Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions from 28 to 30. Question 28 (TH): Helen's boss earns more money than she does. A. Helen doesn't earn as much money as her boss. B. Helen's boss earns as much as she does. C. Helen earns more money than her boss. D. Helen's boss earns less money than she does. Question 29 (TH): Cindy said that “I haven't seen John since last month.” A. Cindy said she wasn't seen John since the previous month. B. Cindy said she hadn't seen John since the previous month.