Bài 1: Thực hành kỹ Nghe What does the woman mean? (01601) a The man have offered his assistance earlier b She didn’t realize the boxes were empty c She doesn’t need the man’s help Câu trả lời d She wants the man to move the boxes What are the people mainly discussing? (01607) a Making an intramural basketball team Câu trả lời b How many people it takes to play a game c The cost of registration to make a team d The steps it takes to register an intramural sports team What is the topic of the lecture? (01602) a Present and past information b Biological and psychological filters c One model of speech and communication Câu trả lời d Adults and children What is the talk mainly about? (01603) a A famous memory b A famous battle c A famous historical person Câu trả lời d A famous country What had the woman assumed about the man? Chọn câu trả lời: a He did not like his new apartment Câu trả lời không b He had changed apartment c He was still in his old apartment d He had moved from a house to an apartment Câu trả lời không What is the weather forecast for tomorrow? (02616) a Windy b Sunny c Snowy d Rainy Câu trả lời What does the man mean? a He’s feeling a little dirty b It’s a good idea to be thirsty c He’d like something to drink Câu trả lời d Stopping for thirty minutes is a good idea What does the man mean? (01605) Chọn câu trả lời: a He doesn’t remember exactly what he said b He knew the woman would benefit from his advice Câu trả lời c He didn’t expect the woman to listen to him d He told the woman to try to get more sleep How many more people are needed to from the team that the people are discussing? (01606) a 10 b c Câu trả lời d Twelfth Night is a famous (02613) a comedy Câu trả lời b tragedy c character d genre Where will they get something to eat? (02618) a At a service station Câu trả lời b At a friend’s house c At the airport d At a café What present will the girl receive? (02620) a A new carpet Câu trả lời b Short stories c A leather suitcase d A holiday abroad What has the daughter forgotten to bring on holiday? (02622) a Her shampoo Câu trả lời b Her suitcase c Her bag d Her hairbrush What time will the train to London leave? (02615) a 4.30 b 4.50 Câu trả lời c 4.45 d 4.05 What does the woman’s house look like now? (02619) Chọn câu trả lời: a There are fewer bedrooms b There’s another bathroom c There’s not a garage any more d There are no trees or hedges Câu trả lời What will the man and woman on Sunday? a Watching DVDs b Going to the beach Câu trả lời c Visiting her sister d Reading newspapers • Bài 2: Thực hành kỹ Đọc In 1900, they started selling the beautiful objects they made Tourists who came to visit Navajo Pueblos bought them At first, only men worked with silver, but now women also participate The words “participate” is closest in meaning to a celebrate the success b buy beautiful objects c work with silver Câu trả lời d decorate their places In winter, it is important for birds to keep warm at night and conserve precious food reserves The word “conserve” is closest in meaning to a share b retain Câu trả lời c watch d locate The first silver they used for making their own ornamental items, such as necklaces and bracelets, came from American silver dollars The word “ornaments” is closest in meaning to a dishes b decorations Câu trả lời c coins d tools Gender selection – the choosing of a baby’s gender prior to birth – occurs in many parts of the world In China and India, for example, a baby’s gender is considered to be of vital importance to the family Mothers in India eat cereals for breakfast so that they will have male babies a NOT GIVEN Câu trả lời b TRUE c FALSE Conventional wisdom states that the father’s sperm is the main determination of the child’s gender, but recent research has begun to reveal a number of other possible determing factors People used to think that the father was responsible for the sex of the baby a TRUE Câu trả lời b FALSE c NOT GIVEN In the UK, male births are falling by per 1,000 births per year This could be ascribed to the decline in the number of adults and adolescent girls eating breakfast on a regular basis People in the United Kingdom often not eat breakfast Chọn câu trả lời: a NOT GIVEN b FALSE c TRUE Câu trả lời In one experiment, Elissa Cameron changed the blood sugar level of female mice prior to conception by putting a chemical in the animals’ water Elissa Cameron used both humans and mice in her research a NOT GIVEN b TRUE c FALSE Câu trả lời In 1905 he was sent to Paris as an apprentice to an art dealer, and in the years that followed he witnessed the birth of Cubism, discovered primitive art, and learned the techniques of woodcarving from a frame maker The word “witnessed” is closest in meaning to a validated b observed Câu trả lời c influenced d studied If you would like to have a son, it might be a good idea to eat a breakfast that includes cereal On the other hand, if you would prefer to give birth to a daughter, then cut out breakfast and continue a weight reduction diet at least until after conception Some people think that drinking tea has an effect on the sex of a baby a FALSE b TRUE c NOT GIVEN Câu trả lời For centuries, the English Oak was the most commonly found tree in England’s forests Old English coins had pictures of its leaves on their sides Englishmen used oak wood to build boats, houses, churches, and wine barrels Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “commonly”? a Rarely b Recently c Valuably d Frequently Câu trả lời Seventy percent of the people in Australia live in cities near the coasts The middle of the country is nearly desserted The word “desserted” is closest in meaning to a empty Câu trả lời b dry c dangerous d old The popularity of low-calorie diets for females of child-bearing age could also be a factor contributing to the reduction in male births High-calorie diets have been shown to increase the likelihood of female births a NOT GIVEN b FALSE Câu trả lời c TRUE I got married when I was 26 and my husband 28 It was a whirlwind romance and although my friends and family said they were delighted, they were also clearly shocked at the speed of events Although marriage is usually part of a predictable progression within a relationship, for us to something so ordinary seemed out-of-the-ordinary, partly because noen of our friends had plans to settle down but mostly because neither had we until we met each other The writer was surprised at her own decision to marry in her twenties a NOT GIVEN b YES Câu trả lời c NO The plank’s form dictated the rigidly frontal view and the low relief Even its irregular shape must have appealed to Laurent as a break with a long-standing tradition that required a sculptor to work within a perfect rectangle or square The phrase “a break with” is closest in meaning to a a solution to b a departure from Câu trả lời c a collapse of d a destruction of This demand for gender choice for parents has led scientists worldwide to investigate gender selection prior to conception New drugs have been developed that allow parents to choose the sex of their child a FALSE b TRUE c NOT GIVEN Câu trả lời • Bài 3: Thực hành kỹ Viết Sunny weather can always be depended on in southern countries Choose the option A, B, C or D that best paraphrases the given sentence a People should depend on sunny weather in southern countries b People can always depend on sunny weather in southern countries Câu trả lời c Whether or not people live in southern contries depends on the sunny weather d Sunny weather is more reliable than rainy one in sourthern countries Tell me about your favourite day in your next letter hear from you soon Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a letter a Write to me b Hope to Câu trả lời c I look forward to d Will To , your advertisement was misleading and I’m most disappointed by the quality of the services provided Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a letter a end b sum up Câu trả lời c stop d last I suffered from obsessive and agonising thoughts Choose the option A, B, C or D that best paraphrases the given sentence a Obsessive and agonising thoughts made me their prey Câu trả lời b As a prey, I suffered from obsessive and agonising thoughts c I used to prey on obsessive and agonising thoughts d Obsessive and agonising thoughts were prey to me You not have to pay for secondary education in Britain Choose the option A, B, C or D that best paraphrases the given sentence a You mustn’t pay for secondary education in Britain b Secondary education is free in Britain.Câu trả lời c It is unnecessary to go to secondary schools in Britain d Your parents will pay for your secondary education in Britain John was too ill to go to work Choose the option A, B, C or D that best paraphrases the given sentence a John was not good at going to work b John was too tired of going work when he is ill c John was not well enough to go to work Câu trả lời d It’s too weak for John to go to work I to complain about the holiday I booked in ABC Citybreaks to Bramville Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a letter a write b will write c am writing Câu trả lời d was writing In it is a luxurious hotel, the price are reasonable Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a letter a spite of the fact that Câu trả lời b spite of c though d despite the fact Plant proteins tend to have few amino acids than proteins from animal sources Choose the letter of the underlined word or group of words that is not correct a plant b animal sources c tend d few Câu trả lời John Muir founded the Sierra Club, the nation’s first group of people’s who were environmental activities Choose the letter of the underlined word or group of words that is not correct a founded b who c activities Câu trả lời d first group That’s now I’d better go Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a letter a it b in the end c anything else d all for Câu trả lời It was the coldest winter they had ever had Choose the option A, B, C or D that best paraphrases the given sentence a They had never had a colder winter Câu trả lời b They had never felt so cold in the winter c The winter there was much colder than here d Winter is the coldest season they have I look forward from you soon Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a letter a hearing b to hear c heard d to hearing Câu trả lời File miles beyond the hills were a fire with its flames reaching up to the sky Choose the letter of the underlined word or group of words that is not correct a reaching b its c were Câu trả lời d the Sorry I haven’t written to you _ I’ve been really busy recently with end-of-term exams Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a letter a since then b for ages c although d for ages, but Câu trả lời •Bài 4: Thực hành kỹ Nghe What can be inferred when the professor says, ‘What?’? (04638) a She thinks the student is telling a lie b She believes the student is joking with her c She did not hear what the student said d She is surprised by what the student said Câu trả lời What does the man imply? (04640) a He was unable to fall asleep b He didn’t go because he was sleeping Câu trả lời c He never returned from class d He didn’t miss the committee meeting What does the woman imply about her boss? Chọn câu trả lời: a He is eager to leave his job Câu trả lời b He is retiring too soon c He is unhappy at the thought of retiring Câu trả lời không d He couldn’t be unhappier about retiring Câu trả lời không What does the man imply about the books? Chọn câu trả lời: a They were inexpensive b He’s going to give them away Câu trả lời không c He has to return them soon Câu trả lời không d They were free What had the woman assumed? 04639 Chọn câu trả lời: a The man would the dishes b The plates did not need to be washed c The dishes would not be done Câu trả lời d The man would not be ready to go What is the interviewer’s attitude when she says, ‘I suppose.’? 04631 Chọn câu trả lời: a Surprise b Doubt c Disappointment d Agreement Why does the professor say this: ‘You might think of longevity as meaning living for a long time, but that is not enough?’? 03626 Chọn câu trả lời: a To prepare students for a different definition b To illustrate the oposite of functional longevity c To correct a possible misconception by students Câu trả lời d To remind students of a theory taught in a previous class After a slight increase in 1998, profits have dropped back their 1997 level Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a report Chọn câu trả lời: a between b at c to Câu trả lời d from People have always exploited animals for food and clothing, whilst farmers have brought everincreasing areas of land under cultivation Whether this process should continue is a question that requires careful Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in an essay Chọn câu trả lời: a consideration Câu trả lời b review c answer d look The alternative view that it is no longer enough merely to possess a standard university degree and practical work experience Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in an essay Chọn câu trả lời: a tells Câu trả lời không b speaks Câu trả lời không c writes d argues Shares in First National Bank last night stood at $4.80, an increase a third since the beginning of the year Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a report Chọn câu trả lời: a of Câu trả lời b to c for d in For these reasons strongly that immunisation programmes should not be obligatory and that the individual should have the right to choose whether or not to participate Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in an essay Chọn câu trả lời: a according to me b personally speaking c in my opinion d I feel Câu trả lời What is the interviewer’s attitude when she says, ‘I suppose.’? Chọn câu trả lời: a Disappointment b Surprise c Agreement d Doubt Câu trả lời Although the media frequently reports on things like the building of moon hotels and provides images of a typical moon holiday resort, I doubt whether these are speculative Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in an essay Chọn câu trả lời: a more b so much Câu trả lời không c anything more than d but In this way they become familiar with music and, if well guided, go on to enjoy all kinds of music the rest of their lives Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in an essay Chọn câu trả lời: a for Câu trả lời không b throughout c along d in Câu trả lời không In my view, there is much that can be done to the problem constructively Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in an essay Chọn câu trả lời: a disappear b address c have d deal Câu trả lời không Children can be introduced to musical concepts like pitch and rhythm a number of activities: dancing, singing and playing instruments are all appropriate and enjoyable Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in an essay Chọn câu trả lời: a through b by Câu trả lời không c in d with Câu trả lời không Why does the professor mention streams and rivers? Chọn câu trả lời: a They are where most evaporation occurs b They are easily affected by rain and snow c They are good places to test water d They can carry water in part of the water cycle Câu trả lời Phản hồi Đáp án là: They can carry water in art of the water cycle Vì: She is talking about the water cycle and with ocean they makes the water cycle Why does the professor ask, ‘Have you ever taken a vacation?’ Chọn câu trả lời: a He wants ideas for his next vacation b He wants her to think of a specific context Câu trả lời c He is trying to change the topic of conversation d He is interested in her personal life Phản hồi Đáp án là: He wants her to think of a specific context Vì: He says let’s focus in on the context There was a steady rise sales in January and the first half of February, then they fell to 1,000 units in mid March Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a report Chọn câu trả lời: a to b from c in Câu trả lời d of What does professor Martin say about the student? Chọn câu trả lời: a He needs to understand the written questions better Câu trả lời không b Without the questions, he cannot write the answers Câu trả lời không c His writing must cerntainly be improved Câu trả lời d He needs to a better job writing questions What does the professor intend to explain? Chọn câu trả lời: a Why mistake made in textbooks was never corrected b How plants grown in water make use of fertilizer c Why she does not believe that the roots of rye plants extend to 1,000 km Câu trả lời không d How the roots of rye plants develop to such a great length The rate of inflation _ the first few months of the year but there’s been a slight fall recently Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a report Chọn câu trả lời: a gradual increase in b stable during c rose steadily for Câu trả lời d over Why does the professor mention the case of Japan after he talks about other industrialized countries such as Sweden, Canada, and the US? Chọn câu trả lời: a He thinks that Eastern culture is more interesting b He would like to influence the student’s perception of culture and marriage c He wants to show how Japan is similar to these industrialized countries d He wants to give the student an example of a case different from the Western trend Câu trả lời Phản hồi Đáp án là: He wants to give the student an example of a case different from the Western trend Vì: He says This trend is not uniform across industrialized country … Japan for example What is the professor’s attitude toward the situation of the Earth stopping suddenly? Chọn câu trả lời: a He considers it a real possibility b He doubts it would ever happen Câu trả lời c He thinks it would solve a lot of problems d He finds the problem interesting Why does the student go to see the professor? Chọn câu trả lời: a To give the professor her graduate school application b To get advice about her graduate school appplication Câu trả lời c To find out if she was accepted into graduate school d To prepare for her graduate school interview Bài 5: Thực hành kỹ Đọc The family has often been regarded as the cornerstone of society In premodern and modern societies alike it has been seen as the most basic unit of social organization and one which carries out vital tasks, such as socializing children Which of the following is the best heading for this paragraph? a The typical western family b The function of families Câu trả lời c Families: then and now d The ‘happy family’ model Until the 1960s few sociologists questioned the importance or the benefits of family life Most sociologists assumed that family life was evolving as moderning progressed, and that the changes involved made the family better suited to meeting the needs of society and of family members A particular type of family, the nuclear family was seen as well adapted to the demands of modern societies What is the best heading for the paragraph? a The ‘happy family’ model Câu trả lời b New families: beneficial or harmful ? c The disappearance of the tradional model d The first criticisms of ‘family’ Now active globally in the fight against poverty, Oxfam International started life as the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief back in 1942 At that time, the people of Greece were suffering serious economic hardship and Oxfam campaigned to get food shipment sent The organisation grew and its shops, selling second-hand goods to raise funds for programmes in developing countries, became a familiar sight on the streets of the UK Why is Oxfam first formed? a To protest against government policy b To make money from second-hand goods c To help people suffering in Greece Câu trả lời d To fight poverty around the world As soon as guests arrived in the home of an ncient Greek host servants brought in vases of water so they might freshen themselves After the guests had washed their hands and feet, they stood around gossiping until summoned to dinner Water was provided serval times during the course of the meal for washing the hands In an ancient Greek home, guests were expected to a wash their hands and feet more than once Câu trả lời b symbolically wash a servant’s hands and feet c wash each other’s hands and feet d let the host wash their hands and feet Alongside these developments in society and sociology, family life has become a topic of political debate Politicians have become somewhat more willing to comment on families Sometimes they have devised policies to try to deal with perceived problems surrounding the family In short, the family has come to be seen as more problematic than it was in the past The controversies that have come to surround families and households are the subject of this chapter What is the best heading for the paragraph? a The government reaction Câu trả lời b Family development c Families: then and now d Political families Prose fiction has existed since ancient times, but most early fiction was actually written as poetry Scholars disagree about the date of the first prose fiction book, or novel Some scholars classify fictional stories from ancient Greece and Rome as the earliest novels Others claim there were novels in Asia as early as the 6th century What can be inferred from the passage? a The date of the earliest know novel is not easy to determine Câu trả lời b Prose fiction has been popular since long ago c Poetic fiction has bot neen around since ancient times d The date of the earliest known novel is sixth century A piece of research confirms that the way men and women feel at the beginning of their marriage makes a difference to its eventual outcome Those who feel disappointed, perhaps because marriage itself is different from their expectations, or because their lifestyle is not what they had envisaged, are more likely to divorce What is the best heading for the paragraph? a The importance of honest communication b The consequences of early dissatisfaction Câu trả lời c The real predictor for a lasting marriage d The benefits of avoiding arguments Egyptians were welcomed to a dinner party by a special servant, who put oil on their heads and washed their hands Sometimes the process was repeated during the course of the dinner Eguptian families had to deal with guests a their hands b some oil c Egyptians d a special servant Câu trả lời Reorganised in 1995 to enable better international co-operation, Oxfam International is involved in a wide range of issues, such as trade, education and emergency work, with the aim of creating a fairer world and ensuring people enjoy basic human rights The organisation was reformed in 1995 so that it could a get involved in lots of different issues b become well known in the UK c start to help in emergencies d work better in a global context Câu trả lời Peotry is a style of writing in which short lines form verses Often, words at the end of these lines rhyme, like ‘bed’ and ‘red.’ We call a group of verses about one subject a ‘poem.’ Prose writing does not have verses, nor does it rhyme It uses sentences and paragraphs What does the word “it” refer to? a Non-fiction b Prose Câu trả lời c Poetry d Fiction First, First Nations people cut the skin off a dead animal, such as a deer or buffalo Next, they would nail, or stake, the skin into the ground Then, they scraped off the fur with tools made from rocks, bones, or metal What can be inferred about First Nations people? a They sold the hides b They lived in cities c They lived outdoors d They used tools Câu trả lời The Romans washed their hands before and after dinner Small basins were provided for guests for this purpose, and it was a common practice to drop a flower into the water to make it fragrant This custome has survived today in many homes and restaurants in which a finger bowl with a flower petal in the water is brought to guests The modern custom of providing for guests is similar to an ancient Roman custom a a finger bowl Câu trả lời b a flower petal c a small basin d some water With any machine, the use must apply force to move an object This force is called ‘effort.’ The object being moved also has a force, called ‘resistance.’ To move the object, the effort must be greater than the resistance Simple machines can multiply the force put on them and change the dirction of that force to easily move objects The word “them” refers to a effort and resistance b objects c forces d simple machines Câu trả lời In ancient Rome, as guests were being seated, servants draped the members of the dinner party with a wreath of flowers and offered them a goblet of wine Ancient Romans would wear a as they ate a small napkin b beautiful hat c goblet of wine d wreath of floweres Câu trả lời Among all cultures, in ancient or modern times, it has never been good form to refuse the offer of food or drink Around the world, to accept such an offer is considered an act of common politeness, whether one wants it or not Among the nomadic Bedouins of the desert, it has always been considered a serious breach of etiquete to ride up to the front of a family’s tent without stopping and eating their bread People everywhere are offended when a guest a wants to eat or drink too much b doesn’t like eating bread c doesn’t eat or drinking anything Câu trả lời d offers food or drink to the host ... Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a letter a Write to me b Hope to Câu trả lời c I look forward to d Will To , your advertisement was misleading and I’m... economic hardship and Oxfam campaigned to get food shipment sent The organisation grew and its shops, selling second-hand goods to raise funds for programmes in developing countries, became a