SUBJUNCETIVE - THỨC GIẢ ĐỊNH EXERCISE 1: Circle the correct answer A, B, C or D The boys proposed that their group leader a camping trip A organized B organize C organizes D organizing The teacher demanded that Tom the room A leave B leaves C has to leave D leaving It was urgent that she the robbery to the police immediately A reported B reports C report D must report “What instructions did your boss give you?” - “He requires that Alice the meeting.” A would attend B attends C attended D attend “What is your opinion?” - “It is necessary that an employee his work on time.” A finish B finishes C can finish D to finish Dan’s parents insist that he home every week A must call B call C called D has to call It is essential that she the truth about her illness A tell B tells C is told D be told The director requests that all packages at the central office A send B be send C be sent D are sent Exercise I wish I to retake my exams a not have b will not have c am about d did not have The spacemen felt as if he in a paradise a had been b falls c fall d has fallen He afflicted mother felt as though she on the verge of dying a has been b had been c were d was I wish another more effective teaching method used a is b was c were d has been She wishes she a fairy now a was b were c is d were She spent money as if she always plenty of it a have b had c had had d should have She spends money as if she always plenty of it a has b have c has had d had She talks too much but I wish she a didn't b doesn't c won't d wouldn't They will drink wine but I wish they a didn't b don't c won't d wouldn't 10 She made lot of mistakes but I wish she a didn't b hadn't c wouldn't d did 11 My wife wishes she the guitar now a could play b can play c could have played d plays 12 Yesterday he missed the lesson He wishes he it a didn't miss b hadn't miss c hasn't missed d hadn't missed 13 I suggest that the doctor _ up his mind without delay a makes b make c made d is to make 14 This poor old man wishes he _ a wasn't born b has never been born c had never been born d would never be born 15 I am not a teacher of English, but suppose I _, then I _ set up a language centre a am/ can b were/ can c was/ could d were/could 16 His friends suggest that the _ for that post a applies b apply c applying d will apply 17 It's high time we _ these mice a are getting rid of b are going to get rid of c get rid of d got rid of 18 It is necessary that children _ of their old parents a to take care b takes care c took care d take are 19 I wish this English course _ the whole year a will last b may last c lasted d last 20 It is essential that the sponsor _ the file early a make b makes c made d making Exercise The clients demanded that the doctor's office _ earlier a opening b opened c open d to open He was not a dutiful son I wish he _ a was b were c has been d had been It is cold now The homeless child wishes he _ in a cosy family a has been b will be c were d is What would you suggest that he _? a will b would c d did I wish my wife _ better now a would be b was c be d were He wishes he _ the college that year a entered b had entered c would enter d has been entering It is necessary that he _ a certificate in English? a will get b gets c get d would get I demand that I _ to retake the exam a be allowed b am allowed c will be allowed d were allowed I am not a interpreter, but I certainly wish I _ a shall be b was c were d am 10 I wish you _ quiet a moment, I can't hear what _ a would keep/ the compere is saying b kept/ the compere said c will keep/ the compere saying d had kept / had the compere said 11 We will answer you in writing, If needs _ a is b will be c would be d be 12 Do not play in the sunshine unless you _ sunstroke a will get b get c are going to get d shout get 13 It is our wish that she _ in her life a succeeds b succeed c succeeded d will succeed 14 It was a lovely day; we wish we _ at Long Hai beach a have been b were c are d had been 15 The king ordered that Gulliver _ ser free a be b is c will be d would be 16 It is essential that Mary _ speak English a be able to b is able to c was able to d must be able to 17 He suggested that I _ tolerant of other people a am b was c be d would be 18 My doctor insisted _ a that I diet b me to diet c for me dieting d for me to diet 19 Everyone urged that Bill _ his education a continue b continuing c to continue d continued 20 The director requests that all packages _ at the central office a to mail b be mailed c to be mailed d mailing Exercise It is necessary that she _ now a gone b goes c go It is important that your sister _ information technology a chooses b choose c chose It is imperative that you _ careful on construction site a to be b were c are It is advisable that she _ care of he mother a to take b takes c take The teacher ordered that the students _ talking a stop b should stop c stopped I wish I _ David Beckham a am b is c was I wish you _ here yesterday a were b had been c to be I wish the rain _ soon a stop b stops c stopped d went d chose d be d took d a or b d were d were d would stop 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 I wish I _how to control the tsunami a know b knew c to know d to have known She insisted that we _ our holiday in Dalat a sped b spent c should spend d a or b May you _ happy all your life! a are b were c be d to be It is our wish that you _ enough rains to love the sun shines a having b had c have d to have "Should I begin typing these letters?" "I suggest _ bookkeeping first" a you finished b you to finish c you finish d you will finish "Did your grandmother give you that watch?" "Yes, she insisted _ it" a that I took b I will take c on my taking d for me to take "Have you received the shipment of bicycles yet?" "No, but it's possible that it _ in a few days" a will come b comes c come d has come "Marie practices the piano so early in the morning" "We asked _, but she won't" a that she stops b her to stop c her stopping d for her stop "The weather seems very dry here" "Seldom _ in this area" a it rains b does it rain c rains it d it does rain Only in the last few years _ to use home computers a have begun people b when people began c have people begun d people have begun "What did the teacher tell you?" "She recommended _ with an American family" a that I live b I living c me to live d living for me "What time should Eric start to work?" "I suggest _ here about 7L30" a that he be b that he will be c him to be d him being EXERCISE 5: Put the verbs in brackets into the correct forms I hate driving I’d much rather you (drive) It’s high time they (mend) this road “I’ll pay you by cheque monthly.” - “I’d rather you (pay) me cash weekly.” I wish I (not try) to repair it I only made it worse I wish I (know) what is wrong with my car Tom acts as if he (be) the boss He talks as if he (do) all the work himself, but in fact Tom and I did most of it Barbara looked at me as though she (never meet) me before EXERCISE 6: REWRTIE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES I’m sorry I don’t have much money I wish What a pity I missed an exciting football match on T.V last night I wish What a pity Mary doesn’t understand me I wish I’m sorry I can’t speak English fluently I wish My friends don’t take part in the game I wish I haven’t got enough money to buy this book I wish I’m afraid he won’t get over his illness soon I wish I can’t take the trip to Hanoi with her next summer I wish Mary is afraid she won’t be able to attend your wedding next week Mary wishes _ 10 Nam is sorry now that he didn’t accept the job Nam wishes Exercise 7: Finish the second sentence , using conditional sentence type I never get very lonely because I have lots of good friends If _ Because Simon doesn’t live near his mother, he can’t visit her often If _ I don’t have free time, so I can’t go to see him If _ I am not a millionaire, I can’t help all people If _ I am not old enough, I can’t decide my own life If _ I am very tired, so I can’t finish my work If _ She can’t buy a dictionary because she han’t got enough money If _ I am not a rich businessman so I can't afford to buy that car If _ She doesn't pay attention to her cooking so the food is horrible If _ 10 They not know each other very well so they are still reserved If _ Exercise 8: Finish the second sentence , using conditional sentence type She didn’t eat anything because she wasn’t hungry If _ The accident happened because the driver in front stopped so suddenly If _ She didn’t buy the watch because she didn’t bring enough money with her If _ I had a cold because I walked in the rain If _ They didn’t sell the house because their children wanted to keep it If _ He failed the exam because he didn’t study hard If _ She couldn’t come because she had to work overtime If _ I couldn’t answer the phone because I was having a bath If _ I wasn’t hungry, so I didn’t eat anything If _ 10 I didn’t know that Hung had to get up early, so I didn’t wake him If Exercise : Finish the second sentence , beginning as shown She doesn’t live in London because she doesn’t know anyone there She’d _ I can’t live in the country because I can’t find a job there I’d I don’t have a spare ticket I can’t take you to the concert If I _ They don’t understand the problem They won’t find a solution If they _ Carol didn’t answer the phone because she was studying If Carol Rita is exhausted today because she didn’t get any sleep last night If Rita _ He can’t park near his office; that’s why he doesn’t come by car If he _ The flats are not clearly numbered, so it is very difficult to find anyone If the flats _ Go right now or you’ll be late for the train If you _ 10 Hurry up, or we will be late for the exam If we ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA (ĐỀ 2) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the words whose pronunciation is different from the others in each of the following questions Question A watched B stopped C pushed D naked Question A cooks B loves C joins D spends Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions Question A cancer B treatment C tissue D disease Question A intensity B accurate C erosion D miraculous Question A participate B interviewer C honorable D intimacy Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question She had to work on _last night, so she is very tired this morning A the roof B the factory C the office D night shift Question The theory of relativity by Einstein, who was a famous physicist A was developed B is developed C develops D developed Question The guidelines in this book can help you become a _ speaker A confide B confident C confidence D self-confidence Question _he got top marks at high school, he never went to university A Despite B Although C Meanwhile D Nevertheless Question 10 Since I _ a child, I have solved difficult Math puzzles A am B was C have been D had been Question 11 InEngland , English, Math and Science are _ subjects at school A more B store C score D core Question 12 It's to transfer drugs in our country A legally B illegally C illegal D legal Question 13 “It’s about time you _ your homework, Mary.” A must B did C D will Question 14 If peopple drove more carefully, there _ so many accidents on the road A would not be B will not be C wouldn’t have been D aren’t Question 15 Tom said that he his motorbike the day before A had lost B lost C has lost D lose Question 16 When Jack me, I a letter A phoned/ has been writing B has phoned/ was writing C phoned/ was writing D was phoning/ wrote Question 17 You should concentrate on what the is saying and try to answer all the questions thoroughly A interview B interviewer C interviewee D interviewed Question 18 Last night’s concert did not _ our expectations A catch up with B stand in for C come up to D look up to Question 19 A college is a public institution higher education to young men and women A providing B which provide C to provide to D provided to Question 20 She is not very keen going toSpain again so soon for holidays A for B on C of D to Question 21 There are in the universe that we can not count them all A so many stars B so much stars C such stars many D such stars much Question 22 A number of prisoners _ on the occasion of the Independence Day this year A has been released B have been released C were released D was released Question 23 migrate long distances is well documented A That it is birds B That birds C Birds that D It is that birds Question 24 There are about 50 _ for each vacancy A competitors B attendants C applicants D interviewers Question 25 with her boyfriend yesterday, she doesn't want to answer his phone call A Having quarreled B Because having quarreled C Because-of she quarreled D Had quarreled Question 26 The company fell deeper and deeper into the _ and then went bankrupt A black B green C yellow D red Question 27 Tim: Do you work full time at the supermarket? Mary: No, only _when they need extra staff A on and off B in and out C by and by D up and down Question 28 Janet: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?” -Susan: " _ ” A You’re welcome B That would be great C I feel very bored D I don't agree, I'm afraid Question 29 Peter: I didn’t know you could play badminton so well, David David: Thank you _ I wish I could play half as well as you A That’s a nice compliment B That is not your fault C You’re welcome D I certainly play very excellent Question 30 “ I am terribly sorry !” “ _” A It’s nothing B Nothing C Don’t worry D Never mind ! Question 31 Peter: “ Janet, make us some tea, will you?” Janet: “ _” A No, I won’t I’m afraid C Don’t worry Go ahead B Sorry, I don’t D I can’t I’m afraid Question 32 Peter: Do you have a minute please? Tim: A Yes But you should be brief B That’s just fantastic Thank C Sorry, I left my watch at home D Well, it is not as good as I think 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 33 When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you A be related to B be interested in C pay all attention to D express interest in Question 34 He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking A steers me B irritates me C moves me D frightens me Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 35 Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional A voluntary B free C pressure D mandatory Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank Parents whose children show a special interest in a particular sport have a difficult decision to (36) about their children’s career Should they (37) their children to train to become top sportsmen and women? For many children it (38) starting very young and school work, going out with friends and other (39) have to take second place It’s very difficult to explain to a young child why he or she has to train for five hours a day, even at the weekend, when (40) _ of his or her friends are playing Another problem is of course money In many countries money for training is (41) from the government for the very best young sportsmen and women If this help cannot be given, it means that it is the parents (42) have to find the time and the money to support their child’s development- and sports clothes, transport to competitions, special equipment etc can all be very expensive Many parents are understandably (43) _ that it is dangerous to start serious training in a sport at an early age Some doctors agree that young (44) _ may be damaged by training before they are properly developed Professional trainers, however, believe that it is only by starting young that you can reach the top as a successful sports person What is clear is that very (45) _ people reach the top and both parents and children should be prepared for failure even after many years of training Question 36 A B plan C make D.prepare Question 37 A allow B let C leave D offer Question 38 A should B means C helps D.tries Question 39 A wishes B dreams C satisfactions D interests Question 40 A almost B mostly C most D plenty Question 41 A enough B available C possible D enormous Question 42 A that B whom C they D which Question 43 A distributed B concerned C cared D worried Question 44 A bloods B capacities C muscles D physics Question 45 A little B few C a few D many Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions from 46 to 55 Increasing numbers of parents in the U.S are choosing to teach their children at home In fact, the U.S Department of Education has estimated that in 1999, about 850,000 children were being homeschooled Some educational experts say that the real number is double this estimate, and the ranks of homeschooled children seem to be growing at the average rate of about eleven percent every year At one time, there was a theory accounting for homeschooling: it was traditionally used for students who could not attend school because of behavioral or learning difficulties Today, however, more parents are taking on the responsibility of educating their own children at home due to their dissatisfaction with the educational system Many parents are unhappy about class size, as well as problems inside the classroom Teacher shortages and lack of funding mean that, in many schools, one teacher is responsible for thirty or forty students The children are, therefore, deprived of the attention they need Escalating classroom violence has also motivated some parents to remove their children from school Although there have been a lot of arguments for and against it, homeschooling in the U.S has become a multimillion dollar industry, and it is growing bigger and bigger There are now plenty of websites, support groups, and conventions that help parents protect their rights and enable them to learn more about educating their children Though once it was the only choice for troubled children, homeschooling today is an accepted alternative to an educational system that many believe is failing Question 46 The past participle “homeschooled” in the first paragraph is best equivalent to “ _at home” A taught B self-learned C untaught D self-studied Question 47 This estimated number was presented by _ A a governmental office B school teachers C the parents D homeschooled children Question 48 According to some experts, the exact number of homeschooled children in the US in the last year of the 20th century=thtthth must be _ A 1,600,000 B 850,000 C 1,900,000 D 1,700,000 Question 49 Parents can teach children at home with the support of A The internet, conventions along with support groups B support groups, teachers and websites C documents, websites and support groups D books, support groups and the Internet Question 50 More parents teach their children because they completely _ the current educational system A please with B object to C appeal to D approve of Question 51 The word “arguments” at the beginning of the third paragraph can be best replaced by “ _” A rows B quarrels C viewpoints D discussions Question 52 The attitude of the author towards homeschooling can be best described as _ A acceptable B favorable C remarkable D unfavorable Question 53 The number of parents who want to teach their own children in the U.S is _ A remaining unchanged B remaining the same C going up D going down Question 54 Many parents stop their children from going to school because it is now too _ for them A explosive B expensive C dangerous D humorous Question 55 Which is the best tittle for the passage: A Reasons for Homeschooling in theUSA B The Trend of homeschooling in theUSA C Homeschooling- one of the ways of education in theUSA D Education system in theUSA Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 56 to 65 Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with care View a career as an opportunity to something you love, not simply as a way to earn a living Investing the time and effort to thoroughly explore your options can mean the difference between finding a stimulating and rewarding career and move from job to unsatisfying job in an attempt to find the right one Work influences virtually every aspect of your life, from your choice of friends to where you live Here are just a few of the factors to consider Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision You may want to begin by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses Think about the classes, hobbies, and surroundings that you find most appealing Ask yourself questions, such as “Would you like to travel ? Do you want to work with children ? Are you more suited to solitary or cooperative work ?” There are no right or wrong answers ; only you know what is important to you Determine which job features you require, which ones you would prefer, and which ones you cannot accept Then rank them in order of importance to you The setting of the job is one factor to take into account You may not want to sit at a desk all day If not, there are diversity occupation – building inspector, supervisor, real estate agent – that involve a great deal of time away from the office Geographical location may be a concern, and employment in some fields is concentrated in certain regions Advertising job can generally be found only in large cities On the other hand, many industries such as hospitality, law education, and retail sales are found in all regions of the country.If a high salary is important to you, not judge a career by its starting wages Many jobs, such as insurance sales, offers relatively low starting salaries; however, pay substantially increases along with your experience, additional training, promotions and commission Don’t rule out any occupation without learning more about it Some industries evoke positive or negative associations The traveling life of a flight attendant appears glamorous, while that of a plumber does not Remember that many jobs are not what they appear to be at first, and may have merits or demerits that are less obvious Flight attendants must work long, grueling hours without sleeps, whereas plumbers can be as highly paid as some doctors Another point to consider is that as you get mature, you will likely to develop new interests and skills that may point the way to new opportunities The choice you make today need not be your final one Question 56 The author states that “There are no right or wrong answers” in order to _ A emphasize that each person’s answers will be different B show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process C indicate that the answers are not really important D indicate that each person’s answers may change over time Question 57 The word “them” in paragraph refers to _ A questions B answers C features D jobs Question 58 The word “assessing” in paragraph could best be replaced by A discovering B considering C measuring D disposing Question 59 According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for a person who does not want to live in a big city ? A plumbing B law C retail sales D advertising Question 60 Those are all the factors you should take into account when choosing a job except A.Your likes and your dislikes B The atmosphere at work C Geographical location D Your strengths and weaknesses Question 61 The word “that” in paragraph refers to A occupation B the traveling life C a flight attendant D commission Question 62 It can be inferred from the paragraph that A jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid B insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career C people should constantly work toward the next promotion D a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career Question 63 In paragraph 5, the author suggests that A you may want to change careers at some time in the future B as you get older, your career will probably less fulfilling C you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully D you will probably jobless at some time in the future Question 64 Why does the author mention “long, grueling hours without sleeps” in paragraph ? A To emphasize the difficulty of working as a plumber B To contrast the reality of a flight attendant’s job with most people’s perception C To show that people must work hard for the career they have chosen D To discourage readers from choosing a career as a flight attendant Question 65 According to the passage, which of the following is true ? A To make a lot of money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary B To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs C If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming flight attendant D Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate