MOCK TEST 12 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions Farmer Wang Zuolu grows oranges and peanuts on a hilltop overlooking China’s beautiful Yangtze River His family has lived there for generations in a farmhouse of thick, mud-packed walls But Wang, 70, and his wife Zhang Changying, 60, know that their family’s happy life on the hill is coming to an end Soon their farm will be covered by water They must start a new life in a new village They will have to move their family cemetery and replant their orchards Wang and his wife are just two of the 1.2 million Chinese who are being forced from their homes by the construction of the Three Gorges Dam The Three Gorges Dam is named for three spectacular gorges, or canyons, in central China When it is completed, the dam will use water power to create electricity Its builders say it will help prevent flooding by the Yangtze But it will also be very destructive, changing China’s natural scenery and the lives of many of its people forever For hundreds of years, poets and painters have been inspired by the Yangtze’s winding path and the steep cliffs and flat plains that lie on either side of its waters But the Yangtze can rise over its banks, causing terrible floods Workers are building a 600-foot-high wall that will stretch across the Yangtze Then they will install giant generators These will provide as much energy for the area as 15 large coal-burning power stations However, many scientists say the dam will be an ecological disaster It will destroy the natural surroundings (including the stunning gorges) and threaten many fish and animals By blocking the flow of the Yangtze, the dam will create a 370-mile lake, or reservoir, west of the city of Yinchang It will swallow hundreds of towns and villages The reservoir will also threaten the habitats of hundreds of fish, plants, and animal species Among the creatures at risk: rare river dolphins, clouded leopards, and Siberian white cranes The government promises to monitor the environment around the dam and has set aside money to create a protective area for the dolphins But scientists are doubtful about promises They warn that blocking the river will create sewage backups and perhaps even cause more floods Some fear that the dam may collapse Many dams in China have collapsed in the past 20 years China’s culture and history are also endangered by the dam Ancient pagodas (temples) and other important historic sites will be under water The Chinese who must leave their homes are already feeling the impact of the Three Gorges Dam These resettlers, or yimin, have no choice but to find new homes and jobs Despite their worries, the Chinese are not permitted to speak out against the project, which is expected to cost more than $24 billion Journalist Dai Qing landed in prison after she criticized the dam “There is only one Yangtze River,” she wrote in protest “And we have already subjected it to many stupid deeds.” 1.A gorge is another name for a A: valley B: dam C: canyon D: river Đáp án : canyon Bằng chứng nằm câu: “The Three Gorges Dam is named for three spectacular gorges, or canyons,” : The Three Gorges Dam tên cho ba đèo, hay hẽm núi đẹp tuyệt vời 2.Why is the Three Gorge Dam being created? A: to protect pagodas and temples B: to create electricity C: to create a protective area for dolphins D: to change China’s natural scenery Đáp án : to create electricity Bằng chứng nằm câu: “When it is completed, the dam will use water power to create electricity”: Khi đập hoàn thành, sử dụng nguồn nước nước để tạo điện 3.Which word or phrases does not describe Wang? A: a yimin B: lived on a hilltop C: farmed oranges and peanuts D: husband of Dai Qing Đáp án : husband of Dai Qing Bằng chứng nằm câu: “Farmer Wang Zuolu grows oranges and peanuts on a hilltop overlooking China’s beautiful Yangtze River His family has lived there for generations in a farmhouse of thick, mud-packed walls But Wang, 70, and his wife Zhang Changying, 60, know that their family’s happy life on the hill is coming to an end”: Người nông dân Wang Zuolu trồng cam lạc đỉnh đồi nhìn sông Yangtze xinh đẹp Gia đình anh sống nhiều hệ nhà có tường dày bùn đất Nhưng ông Wang 70 tuổi vợ Zhang Changying 60 tuổi biết sống hạnh phúc gia đình họ đồi chấm dứt 4.By building a dam, the Yangtze will A: generate power B: endanger historic sites and pagodas C: create a reservoir where towns and villages used to be D:All are correct Đáp án : all of the above Bằng chứng nằm câu: “the dam will use water power to create electricity” (Con đập dùng nguồn nước để tạo điện), “But it will also be very destructive, changing China’s natural scenery and the lives of many of its people forever” (Nhưng đập mang tính phá huỷ, thay đổi cảnh đẹp tự nhiên Trung Quốc sống nhiều người mãi), “By blocking the flow of the Yangtze, the dam will create a 370-mile lake, or reservoir, west of the city of Yinchang” (Bằng việc chặn nguồn nước sông Yangtze, đập tạo hồ dài 370 dặm, hồ chứa nước phía tây thành phố Yinchang) 5.At the present time, before the generators are installed, energy comes from A: Yinchang B: water C: natural sources D: coal-burning power stations Đáp án : coal-burning power stations Bằng chứng nằm câu: “These will provide as much energy for the area as 15 large coal-burning power stations.”: Những máy phát điện cung cấp nhiều lượng 15 nhà máy lượng chạy than 6.In what way will this cause an ecological disaster? A: Fish and other animals will die B: It will create a lake C: People will have to burn more coal D: People will have to move Đáp án : Fish and other animals will die Bằng chứng nằm câu: “The reservoir will also threaten the habitats of hundreds of fish, plants, and animal species Among the creatures at risk: rare river dolphins, clouded leopards, and Siberian white cranes” : Bể chứa nước đe doạ môi trường sống hàng trăm loài cá, loài động vật khác Trong số loài vật gặp nguy: cá heo sông quí hiếm, báo đốm, nhạn trắng Siberian 7.Why don’t the 1.2 million people refuse to leave? A: They know the dam will be good for the country C: Their homes are old and run-down D: They want a change of scenery Đáp án : They might be sent to prison Bằng chứng nằm câu: “Despite their worries, the Chinese are not permitted to speak out against the project, which is expected to cost more than $24 billion Journalist Dai Qing landed in prison after she criticized the dam'' : Mặc dù lo lắng họ, Người Trung Quốc không phép lên tiếng chống lại dự án, mà mong đợi trị giá 24 tỉ đô Nhà báo Dai Qing bị tống vào tù sau cô phản đối đập 8.What animals will be replaced in a government – funded protected area? A: pagodas B: Siberian white cranes C: rare river dolphins D: clouded leopards Đáp án : rare river dolphins Bằng chứng nằm câu: “The government promises to monitor the environment around the dam and has set aside money to create a protective area for the dolphins.” : Chính phủ hứa quản lí môi trường xung quanh đập dành tiền để tạo khu vực bảo vệ loài cá heo 9.What does a journalist do? A: Protests B: sells home C: advises the government D: reports the news Đáp án : reports the news Bằng chứng nằm câu: “Journalist Dai Qing landed in prison after she criticized the dam “There is only one Yangtze River,” she wrote in protest “And we have already subjected it to many stupid deeds.” 10.Why some people fear the dam will collapse? A: The people will knock it down in protest B: They are poorly constructed C: The river is too strong D: Many of China’s dams have collapsed in the past Đáp án : Many of China’s dams have collapsed in the past Bằng chứng nằm câu: “They warn that blocking the river will create sewage backups and perhaps even cause more floods Some fear that the dam may collapse Many dams in China have collapsed in the past 20 years.” (Họ cảnh bảo việc chặn dòng sông tạo đống rác cống gây lũ lụt Một vài người lo ngại đập sụt đổ Nhiều đập Trung Quốc sập 20 năm qua),“China’s culture and history are also endangered by the dam Ancient pagodas (temples) and other important historic sites will be under water.” (Lịch sử văn hoá Trung Quốc bị đe doạ đập Những chùa/đền cổ xưa khu vự lịch sử khác bị ngập chìm nước) Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence 11 “ ” is used to express agreement A: I totally agree with you B: I can’t help thinking the same C: All are correct D: I’m with you there Đáp án : All are correct M Cách để diễn đạt đồng ý: I (totally) agree with you I’m with you there I share your ideas I have the same ideas with you Phương án: I totally agree with you: hoàn toàn đồng ý với bạn Phương án: I can’t help thinking the same: không nghĩ giống Phương án: I’m with you there: đồng quan điểm với bạn 12.My roommate is driving me crazy! It seems that it is at night, he plays his music! A: the less / less B: the more late / the more loudlier C: the less / the more loud D: the later / the louder Đáp án : the later / the louder Đây câu sử dụng cấu trúc so sánh kép ( so sánh đồng tiến): The + comparative + subject + verb + the + comparative + subject + verb Phương án “the less / the more loud ” sai: “loud” tính từ ngắn nên “more loud” Phương án “the less / less” sai: thiếu “the” Phương án “the more late / the more loudlier”: “late” tính từ ngắn, “more loudlier” Nghĩa câu: Người bạn phòng làm phát điên lên Dường muộn đêm chơi nhạc to 13.We have been informed that animals at the zoo are starving to death A: more of B: almost the C: most of the D: most of Đáp án : Most of the Ta có: Most + Noun Most + Adj + Noun More + N/ Ns Không có More of Most of + determiner/pronoun + noun Do đáp án “Most of the” Nghĩa câu: Chúng thông báo hầu hết vật sở thú bị đói đến chết 14.He was a wonderful talker He really had the gift of the A: word B: gab C: bard D: gods Đáp án : To have the gift of the gab: có tài ăn nói Nghĩa câu: Anh người nói chuyện tuyệt Anh thực có tài ăn nói 15.The teacher _the truth, for he looked very angry A: needs to know B: must have known C: should have known D: can know Đáp án : must have known Phương án “should have known”: sai Should have +PP: diễn tả việc/hành động cho xảy khứ, lí không xảy Phương án “can know”: sai không dùng đơn Phương án “must have known”: Must have + PP: suy luận hợp lí khứ Phương án “needs to know”: sai Không dùng đơn nghĩa không trường hợp 16.“Timmy’s not very good at tennis, is he?” “I know, but he’s very sensitive so don’t .” A: make of him fun B: make fun of C: make fun of him D: make him fun of Đáp án : make fun of him To make fun of sb: chế nhạo Nghĩa câu: “Timmy chơi bóng bàn không thực tốt phải không?” “Tôi biết, anh nhạy cảm đừng chế nhạo anh ấy.” 17.Direct speech: “I’m sorry for breaking your vase” she said A: She suggested breaking their vase Reported speech: B: She denied breaking his vase C: She apologized me for breaking my vase D: She apologized to him for breaking his vase Đáp án : She apologized to him for breaking his vase Cấu trúc: to appologize to sb for st/V-ing: xin lỗi gì/làm Đây câu chuyển từ trực tiếp sang gián tiếp nên phải lùi chuyển đổi chủ ngữ, tính từ sở hữu câu trực tiếp sang câu gián tiếp Nghĩa câu: Cô xin lỗi làm vỡ bình anh Phương án “She apologized me for breaking my vase” sai: sai công thức “to appoligize” Phương án “She suggested breaking their vase” sai: sai nghĩa: “ suggested”: gợi ý Phương án “She denied breaking his vase” sai: sai nghĩa: denied: phủ nhận 18. I had a very good year at school A: In whole B: Wholly C: On the whole D: As a whole Đáp án : On the whole: tổng quát, nói cách tổng quát Nghĩa câu: Nói cách tổng quát, có năm học tốt trường Phương án sai: As a whole: nói chung Phương án sai: Wholly: toàn bộ, hoàn toàn Phương án sai: In whole: hoàn toàn 19.Nowhere in the northern section of the United States for growing citrus crops A: is suitability of the climate B: is the climate suitable C: where the climate is suitable D: the climate is suitable Đáp án : is the climate suitable Đây câu sử dụng cách đảo trạng từ hay trạng ngữ đặt đầu câu với mục đích nhấn mạnh Nghĩa câu: Không nơi miền bắc nước Mỹ có khí hậu phù hợp cho việc trồng cam/quýt 20.She’d prefer noodles rather than milk A: having/having B: had/drank C: to have/drink D: have/drink Đáp án : to have/drink Cấu trúc: S + would prefer to st rather than st:muốn làm Nghĩa câu: Cô muốn ăn mì uống sữa 21.My husband and I would like to go to India, it’s no means the only country in the world I want to see A: how B: while C: as D: yet Đáp án : yet Ta có: As / How / While / Yet + clause As (conj): khi, How (adv/relative adv): cách While (conj): cách Yet (adv, conj): nhiên Nghĩa câu: Chồng muốn đến Ấn Độ, nhiên nước giới mà muốn tới 22.“How I look tonight?” A: How beautiful “Wow! _ dress you have on” B: How a beautiful C: What a beautiful D: What beautiful Đáp án : What a beautiful Câu cảm thán: How + Adj/ Adv + Subject + verb What + (a/an) + (adj) + noun 23.“I’m surprised no-one tried to help Linda.” “ us sooner, we might have been able to something” A: She had asked B: Having asked C: Had she asked D: Asking Đáp án : Had she asked Đây câu đảo ngữ câu điều kiện loại III Cấu trúc đảo ngữ câu điều kiện loại III: S+ Had + Vpp, S + would/could/might + have + Vpp + (O) 24.She is such an experienced teacher By November she _teaching for fifteen years.” A: will have been B: is to be C: is going to be D: has been Đáp án : will have been Mệnh đề đứng trước: “She is such an experienced teacher” dùng đơn, kết hợp với cụm từ thời gian bắt đầu “By November” => dùng tương lai hoàn thành tiếp diễn để diễn tả hành động dạy học xảy từ khứ kéo dài liên tục tới thời điểm tháng 11 tương lai Cấu trúc tương lai hoàn thành: S+ will + have + Vpp Nghĩa câu: Cô giáo viên có kinh nghiệm Vào tháng 11 cô dạy 15 năm 25.No one has ever asked me that question before In the passive voice: _ A: That question has ever been asked me by no one before B: I have not never been asked that question before C: That question has never been asked me before by anyone D: I have never been asked that question before Đáp án : I have never been asked that question before Với hoàn thành: Câu trực tiếp: S + have/has + Vpp + O Câu gián tiếp: S + have/has been + Vpp + (by sb) Nghĩa câu: “Tôi chưa bị hỏi câu hỏi trước đó.” 26.He showed me the hospital _ A: he was born in B: he was born C: that he was born D: in what he was born Đáp án : he was born in Câu dùng mệnh đề quan hệ Which đại từ quan hệ vật, đứng sau danh từ vật để làm chủ ngữ tân ngữ cho động từ đứng sau Which làm tân ngữ lược bỏ mệnh đề quan hệ xác định Where trạng từ quan hệ nơi chốn, đứng sau danh từ nơi chốn Where = at/on/in which Born in + hospital (place) Nghĩa câu: Anh cho bệnh viện nơi mà anh sinh 27.All the engineers were happy because they finally made _ A: a breakthrough B: an outcome C: a viewpoint 10 D: an outburst Đáp án : breakthrough: bước đột phá Phương án sai: outburst: bột phát, bùng nổ Phương án sai: viewpoint: quan điểm Phương án sai: outcome: hậu quả, kết Nghĩa câu: Tất kỹ sư cảm thấy vui cuối họ tạo bước đột phá 28.The Prime Minister is to consider changes to sexually _ laws to enforce equal opportunities A: discriminated B: discriminate C: discrimination D: discriminatory Đáp án : discriminatory (a): có tính phân biệt chủng tộc Ở ta cần tính từ mô tả tinh chất bổ nghĩa cho danh từ “law” Phương án sai: discriminate (v): phân biệt chủng tộc Phương án sai: discirmination (n): phân biệt chủng tộc Phương án sai: discriminated (a): phân biệt chủng tộc 29.I cannot understand why she did that, it really doesn’t add up A: makes the wrong addition B: doesn’t calculate C: isn’t mathematics D: doesn’t make sense Đáp án : add up: bổ sung vào, cộng thêm vào, có ý nghĩa thêm vào Not add up = not make sense: ý nghĩa Nghĩa câu: Tôi hiểu cô lại làm Nó thực ý nghĩa 30.I think the crop must be irrigated as soon as possible A: watered B: planted C: harvested 11 D: drained Đáp án : irrigated = watered: tưới, tưới nước Phương án sai: planted: trồng Phương án sai: drained: tháo nước Phương án sai: harvested: gặt lúa, thu hoạch 31.My son regrets _ enough time to finish the exercises A: to not have B: not to have C: not having D: not have had Đáp án : not having To regret (not) doing st: tiếc (không) làm To regret (not) to st: tiếc (không) làm Nghĩa câu: Con trai tiếc đủ thời gian để hoàn thành tập 32.It is _ around the world A: soccer that is played B: soccer that plays C: soccer that have been played D: soccer which has been played Đáp án : soccer that is played Đây câu sử dụng cấu trúc nhấn mạnh (hoặc gọi câu chẻ) It is/was + N/Adverbial + that/who + clause: Nghĩa câu: Chính môn bóng đá chơi khắp giới 33.Miguel de Cervantes, the author of Don Quixote, was once captured as a slave and spent five years in _ in Algiers before a Roman Catholic group paid a ransom for his release A: sequence B: reparation C: compensation D: captivity 12 Đáp án : captivity (n): tình trạng bị giam cầm Phương án sai: sequence (n): nối tiếp, liên tục Phương án sai: compensation (n): bồi thường Phương án sai: reparation (n): sửa chữa 34.It’s excellent value for money You get a _ meal and coffee for under $10 per person A: third-course B: third courses C: three-course D: three-courses Đáp án : three-course Đây câu sử dụng cấu trúc danh từ đóng vai trò tính từ, bổ ngữ cho danh từ “meal”, không để danh từ dạng thức số nhiều mà dạng thức số Nghĩa câu: Đó giá tuyệt vời Bạn có bữa ăn gồm ba cà phê với giá 10$ cho người Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks As a part of a strategic career plan, volunteering can have an important place Firstly, volunteer work can certainly (1) _ you feel good about what you do, especially if you work for a charity or another worthy cause It can also help you develop skills which will be useful when you are (2) _ for jobs in the paid workforce Working as a volunteer offers the (3) _to work with and for other people, and it should always be appreciated Even more importantly, you can try something out to see if you like it On the money side of things, while voluntary work obviously won’t provide you with an (4) _, you will find you are much more employable with the new skills, letters of appreciation, and greater self-esteem that you have acquired For example, you might think you’d like to work in an office, but you’re not sure You decide to volunteer your services to a local charity for two days a week, which will still allow plenty of times to (5) _ for work You will get to know what it is like working in an office, how to work with other people and you’ll develop your skills (or even (6) _ some new ones) You’ll be able to ask the manager to talk about your abilities and personal characteristics to employers when you go for job interviews – having a current referee is vital – and they won’t be upset that you are looking for another job, they’ll be (7) _ for the time you have given them Who knows, your voluntary organization might even recommend you for a position they have (8) _ about, or offer you one themselves, which is a great way to find work, saving you a lot of foot-slogging and application-writing If you decide to (9) _ volunteer work, try to something you think you’ll enjoy, or at least something that will help you in your future job seeking endeavors You should also make sure you set limit as to how (10) hours per week you are prepared to work, and over what period of time This way the volunteer work you will increase your chances of getting a good job! 35.A: allow 13 B: get C: make D: force Đáp án : to make sb st: khiến làm Phương án sai: to get sb to st: làm cho phải làm Phương án sai: to force sb to st: bắt làm Phương án sai: to allow sb to st: cho phép làm 36.A: applying B: having C: giving D: receiving Đáp án : to apply for a job: xin việc Phương án sai: to give st to sb: đưa cho Phương án sai: to have st: có Phương án sai: to receive st: nhận 37.A: time B: separation C: management D: opportunity Đáp án : to offer opportunity to st: trao hội làm Phương án sai: time: thời gian Phương án sai: separation: chia rẽ Phương án sai: management: quản lí 38.A: income B: amount C: total D: sum Đáp án : income: thu nhập Phương án sai: amount of: số lượng, số nhiều Phương án sai: sum of: tổng Phương án sai: total of: tổng cộng 14 39.A: see B: find C: recognize D: look Đáp án : to look for: tìm kiếm Phương án sai: to see st/sb: nhìn thấy… Phương án sai: to find st/sb: tìm thấy… Phương án sai: to recognize sb/st: nhận ra… 40.A: learn B: resume C: have D: work Đáp án : learn st: học Phương án sai: have st: có… Phương án sai: work: làm việc Phương án sai: resume: lấy lại, chiếm lại, tiếp tục lại 41.A: grateful B: kind C: hopeful D: mindful Đáp án : to be grateful to sb for st: biết ơn Phương án sai: to be mindful of: lưu tâm Phương án sai: to be kind: tử tế Phương án sai: to be hopeful to st / that + clause: hi vọng làm / rằng… 42.A: listened B: took 15 C: heard D: gave Đáp án : heard about: nghe tin Phương án sai: listened to: nghe Phương án sai: took st: cầm, nắm Phương án sai: gave sb st: đưa 43.A: focus on B: take on C: keep up D: get through Đáp án : take on: đảm nhiệm, gánh vác Phương án sai: get through: qua Phương án sai: focus on: tập trung vào Phương án sai: keep up: giữ vững 44.A: much B: many C: more D: less Đáp án : how many + N(s) Phương án sai: how much + N(uncountable) Phương án sai: how more Phương án sai: how less Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions When most people hear the term “National park”, they automatically think of names such as “Yellowstone,” or “Yosemite,” or “Grand Canyon” The big parks’ names bring to mind vast stretches of undisturbed wilderness perfect for hiking, camping, and nature-watching But while this vision of America’s National Parks is wholly accurate and sufficiently breathtaking, there’s more America’s National Park system has an incredible 388 places to visit This number includes not only the big parks, but also monuments, historical sites, recreation areas, battlefields, as well as scenic lakeshores, seashores, and rivers And the parks themselves don’t just stop at geyser-fields and mule-excursions In America’s National Parks, you can climb an active volcano in Hawaii, “spelunk” the vast underground world of Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, dive the exotic coral reef of Biscayne Bay in Florida, or cast your fishing nets in the far reaches of the Pacific with the locals of American Samoa Each of these 388 places has a 16 unique appeal – from the natural to the manmade, from the ethereal in the factual, from the subtle to the overwhelming – with the whole collection offering vacationers a nearly endless range of interests and activities in which to explore and indulge SeeAmerica.org is a great place to begin planning your trip to one of, or several of, America’s National Parks From the home page, you can search all of the Parks by name, region, activity, or even zip code The site also serves as a portal to other important sites, like the National Park Service’s official website, www.nps.gov, and the National Park Foundation’s,www.nationalparks.org From SeeAmerica.org you can get to all the information you ‘ll need to plan your trip from start to finish – from directions to the park, to park fees, to typical weather conditions 45.What is the most popular national parks in the USA? A: Yosemite B: All are correct C: Yellowstone D: Grand Canyon Đáp án : All are correct Bằng chứng nằm câu: “When most people hear the term “National park”, they automatically think of names such as “Yellowstone,” or “Yosemite,” or “Grand Canyon” : Khi hầu hết người nghe thấy tên “công viên quốc gia”, họ nghĩ đến tên “Yellowstone,” hay “Yosemite,” hay “Grand Canyon” 46.What is NOT true about the US national parks? A: They are perfect for camping B: Tourists to the parks can enjoy nature-watching C: They are undisturbed wilderness D: In each national park, there are 388 places to visit Đáp án : In each national park, there are 388 places to visit Bằng chứng nằm câu: “America’s National Park system has an incredible 388 places to visit.” : Hệ thống công viên quốc gia Mỹ có 388 nơi để thăm 47.What is NOT included in the national parks? A: monuments B: zoos 17 C: seashores D: big parks Đáp án : zoos Bằng chứng nằm câu: “This number includes not only the big parks, but also monuments, historical sites, recreation areas, battlefields, as well as scenic lakeshores, seashores, and rivers.” : Con số bao gồm công viên lớn mà gồm tượng đài, khu di tích lịch sử, khu vực giải trí, chiến trường, bờ sông, bờ biển, sông 48.What information can you find at www.nationalparks.org ? A: directions to the park B: typical weather conditions C: park fees D: All are correct Đáp án : All are correct Bằng chứng nằm câu: “From SeeAmerica.org you can get to all the information you ‘ll need to plan your trip from start to finish – from directions to the park, to park fees, to typical weather conditions” : Từ trang web SeeAmerica.org bạn có tất thông tin bạn cần cho kế hoạch bạn từ đầu tới cuối – từ hướng tới công viên, tới lệ phí công viên, tới điều kiện khí hậu điển hình 49.The word “breathtaking” mostly means A: uninteresting B: not shocking C: not bad D: extremely impressive Đáp án : extremely impressive breathtaking: astonishing or awe-inspiring in quality, so as to take one's breath away: ngoạn mục, kinh ngạc Do đáp án “extremely impressive” 50.The world “indulge” mostly means A: interfere with B: wander off 18 C: enjoy yourself D: live alone Đáp án : enjoy yourself indulge: allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of = enjoy yourself: ham mê, thích thú 51.Which of these can be enjoyed in a national park in Hawaii? A: Diving the exotic coral reef B: Going on mule-excursions C: Climbing an active volcano D: Going fishing with the locals Đáp án : Climbing an active volcano Bằng chứng nằm câu: “In America’s National Parks, you can climb an active volcano in Hawaii” : Tại công viên quốc gia Mỹ, bạn trèo lên ngon núi lửa hoạt động Hawaii 52.Where can tourists enjoy diving the exotic coral reef? A: In Florida B: In Kentucky C: In Grand Canyon D: In the Pacific Đáp án : In Florida Bằng chứng nằm câu: “dive the exotic coral reef of Biscayne Bay in Florida” : lặn xuống dãy san hô đẹp kì lạ vịnh Biscayne Florida 53.Which of the following statements is NOT true? A: All you see at national parks are natural B: There are a great variety of things for vacationers to enjoy C: The names of the parks just suggest part of the pleasure of visits to them D: There are 388 places of interest in the US national park system Đáp án : All you see at national parks are natural Bằng chứng nằm câu: “Each of these 388 places has a unique appeal – from the natural to the manmade” : Mỗi nơi số 388 nơi có sức hút riêng – từ vẻ đẹp tự nhiên đến vẻ đẹp nhân tạo 54.What is NOT true about SeeAmerica.org ? A: You can search some of the national parks by zip code 19 B: It is a good guide to help you plan the trip C: It gives you all the information needed D: It is linked to other useful websites Đáp án : You can search some of the national parks by zip code Bằng chứng nằm câu: “SeeAmerica.org is a great place to begin planning your trip to one of, or several of, America’s National Parks From the home page, you can search all of the Parks by name, region, activity, or even zip code.” : SeeAmerica.org trang web hay để bạn bắt đầu chuyến bạn để tới hay vài nơi công viên Quốc gia Mỹ Từ trang web, bạn tìm thấy tất công viên tên, khu vực, hoạt động hay chí mã khu vực Mark the letter A,B,C or D to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 55.The broadest differences are those among the North and the South Đáp án : among Sửa: among => between Vì có “the North” “the South” nên phải “between” 56.Mary and John will certainly be able to afford plane tickets to Dallas because they’ll earn a lot of money by the time Decemberrolls around Đáp án : will earn Sửa: will earn => will have earned Với mệnh đề trạng ngữ “by the time December rolls around” câu phải dùng tương lai hoàn thành để hành động hoàn tất trước thời điểm tương lai 57.Residents in some cities can call an electrical inspector to have the wiring in their house is checked Đáp án : is checked Sửa: is checked => checked Đây câu sử dụng dạng bị động thể sai khiến Công thức câu bị động: S + have + st + Vpp (by ) 58.Rainwater carries unused chemicals from fields into streams or lakes, where various compounds promote the rate grown of weeds Đáp án : rate grown Sửa: rate grown => growing rate: tốc độ phát triển To promote st: phát triển 59.It is high time that the Wildlife Department addresses the problem of animal ownership Đáp án : addreses Sửa: addreses => addressed Câu sử dụng cấu trúc: It’s high time (đã đến lúc) diễn tả thời gian việc nên làm Cấu trúc: It is high time + S + V(past simple) Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions 60.A: predicament B: delicious C: geological 20 D: laborious Đáp án : geological/ʤiə'lɔʤikəl/: Có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ ba Các phương án lại có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ hai laborious/lə'bɔ:riəs/ delicious/dɪˈlɪʃəs/ predicament /prɪˈdɪkəm(ə)nt/ 61.A: extremity B: exercise C: existence D: example Đáp án : exercise /'eksəsaiz/ : Có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ Các phương án lại có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ hai extremity /iks'tremiti/ example /ɪɡˈzɑːmpl/ existence /ig'zistəns/ 62.A: contaminate B: terrestrial C: appliance D: conquer Đáp án : conquer /'kɔɳkə/: Có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ Các phương án lại có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ hai terrestrial /ti'restriəl/ contaminate /kən'tæmineit/ appliance /ə'plaiəns/ 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 63.A: summit B: provide C: survival D: climb 21 Đáp án : summit /'sʌmit/: Có phần gạch chân phát âm /i/ Các đáp án lại có phần gạch chân phát âm /ai/ climb /klaim/ provide /prəˈvʌɪd/ survival /sə'vaivəl/ 64.A: engage B: engine C: surgeon D: agent 22 Đáp án : engage /ɪnˈgeɪdʒ/ : Có phần gạch chân phát âm /g/ Các đáp án lại có phần gạch chân phát âm /dʒ/ surgeon /ˈsəːdʒ(ə)n/ agent /ˈeɪdʒ(ə)nt/ engine /ˈɛndʒɪn/ WRITING I started teaching English three years ago I have _ No one in my class is more intelligent than Lan Lan This exercise was very difficult We couldn’t it This exercise was so _ But for your help, I couldn’t have passed the exam Had “When will you come back, Nga?” I asked _ I have taught/ have been teaching English for three years Lan is the most intelligent (student) in my class This exercise was so difficult that we couldn’t it Had you not helped me, I couldn’t have passed the exam I asked Nga when she would come back IN 140 words, write a paragraph about the benefits of computers Solve problems: pay bills, search information, manage budgets, work online Enjoy books, films, games Used in medicine, business, industry, airline THE BENEFITS OF COMPUTERS Computers are widely used nowadays and have many benefits First of all, they are used in various aspects of our life such as science, industry, airline, military and so on Computers are also the tool with which we are able to surf the internet, watch animated television shows and other entertainment programs Moreover, industrialization could not make its miracle jump without the support of computers Computers, as well as advances in information technology, have made our life modern, convenient and civilized Besides, computers and the internet bring us a great means of communication Distance is no longer a matter of concern when we can send emails within a few seconds or make cheap internet phone calls We can also update ourselves with the latest occurrences in the world with just some simple mouse clicks In short, computers have become an indispensable device and are of vital use in the life of the human being (154 words) ... help thinking the same: không nghĩ giống Phương án: I’m with you there: đồng quan điểm với bạn 12. My roommate is driving me crazy! It seems that it is at night, he plays his music!... Catholic group paid a ransom for his release A: sequence B: reparation C: compensation D: captivity 12 Đáp án : captivity (n): tình trạng bị giam cầm Phương án sai: sequence (n): nối tiếp, liên tục