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PRACTICE TEST Time allowance: 90’ 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 happen B calculate C add D radius Question 2: A achieve B chorus C school D chemistry 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 the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3:A material B emission C optional D conjunction Question 4:A stimulate B measurement C surgical D already Question 5:A medical B convention C majority D humanity Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet t o indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 6: “Is dinner ready?” - “No, my mother is it ready now.” A doing B cooking C preparing D getting Question 7: Can you help me sort _these clothes into different sizes? A.for B.out C.with D.between Question 8.I just can’t that noise any longer! A put up with B stand in for C sit out D stand up for Question 9:You must these instructions very carefully A bring out B carry out C carry on D get up to Question 10.I don’t think we can _him to change his mind A make B persuade C suggest D insist Question 11: She _ to tell them where the money was hidden A objected B rejected C refused D disagreed Question 12: The company was so successful during the 1990s that it _500 new employees in a period of six months A put on B took on C caught on D laid on Question 13: “Oh, I’m really sorry!” - “ ” A Thanks B It was a pleasure C That’s all right D Yes, why? Question 14: It says $5.60 on the label, but you’ve me at $6.50 A taken B deducted C reduced D charged Question 15: We are supposed to attend on “Brain Electronics” tomorrow A a conference B a lecture C a meeting D a discussion Question 16: According to a recent survey, most people are on good with their neighbours A relations B acquaintance C relationships D terms Question 17: _be needed, the water basin would need to be dammed A Hydroelectric power should B When hydroelectric power C Hydroelectric power D Should hydroelectric power Question 18: She acted as if she _a clown before A has never seen B not saw C wouldn’t see D had never seen Question 19: I’ll tell John to call you him tomorrow A if I’ll see B as I see C if I see D when I saw Question 20: It’s about time care of yourself A you took B you take C to taking D you taking Question 21: Potential dehydration is that a land animal faces A the often greatest hazard B the greatest often hazard C often the greatest hazard D often the hazard greatest Question 22: The computer has drammatically affected photographic lenses are constructed A is the way B that the way C which way D the way Question 23:Most of the computers in the laboratory are now A out of order B out of work C out of working D out of function Question 24: This picture book, the few pages are missing, is my favourite A for which B of which C of that D to which Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 25: The collapse of the stock market in 1929 signaled the beginning of the Depression A failure B debt C rebirth D rise Question 26: The boy felt disgraced because he knew that he had been wrong to steal A phony B tempted C worried D ashamed Question 27: In the twentieth century, drug markedly improved health throughout the world A consistently B supposedly C noticeably D recently Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet t o indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 28: For example, you can play a ballad, then move on to something more energetic such as rock 'n' roll A slow B languid C ill D soft Question 29:I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time A exact B right C correct D unsuitable 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 30:People tend to become irritate and short-tempered whenever they get overtired A B C D Question 31: Each year, tourists from all over the world travel to Poland to visit a birthplace A B C D of Frederic Chopin Question 32: The highway patrol advises to take the old route through the city because the A B interstate highway is under major repairs C D Question 33:The letter was sent by special delivery must be important A B C D Question 34: The cabin is certainly not luxuriously, but it is very practical and comfortable A B C D 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 Mobile phones _(35)_ microwave radio emissions Researchers are questioning whether exposure to these radio waves might_(36)_to brain cancer So far, the data are not conclusive The scientific evidence does not _(37)_us to say with certainly that mobile phones are categorically _(38)_ On the other hand, current research has not yet _(39)_clear adverse effects associated with the prolonged use of mobile phones Numerous studies are now going _(40)_in various countries Some of the results are contradictory but others have shown an association between moblie phone use and cancer _(41)_, these studies are preliminary and the issue needs further, long-term investigation _(42)_the scientific data are more definite, it is prudent for people to try not to use mobile phones for long _(43)_of time Don’t think that hands-free phones are any safer either At the moment, research is in fact showing the _(44)_ and they may be just as dangerous Question 35:A emit B send C give D charge Question 36:A cause B bring C produce D lead Question 37:A enable B make C able D let Question 38:A safe B risky C unhealthy D secure Question 39:A proved B demonstrated C caused D produced Question 40:A by B on C through D about Question 41:A Though B Additionally C However D While Question 42:A Provide B As C When D Until Question 43:A amounts B quantities C periods D intervals Question 44:A fact B opposite C way D truth Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B , C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the question s from 45 to 54 "The economic history of the United States", one scholar has written, "is the history of the rise and development of the capitalistic system" The colonists of the eighteenth century pushed forward what those of the seventeenth century have begun: the expansion and elaboration of an economy born in the great age of capitalist expansion Our excellent natural resources paved the way for the development of abundant capital to increase our growth Capital includes the tools – such as: machines, vehicles, and buildings – that makes the outputs of labor and resources more valuable But it also includes the funds necessary to buy those tools If a society had to consume everything it produced just to stay alive, nothing could be put aside to increase future productions But if a farmer can grow more corn than his family needs to eat, he can use the surplus as seed to increase the next crop, or to feed workers who build tractors This process of capital accumulation was aided in the American economy by our cultural heritage Saving played an important role in the European tradition It contributed to American’s motivation to put something aside today for the tools to buy tomorrow The great bulk of the accumulated wealth of America, as distinguished from what was consumed, was derived either directly or indirectly from trade Though some manufacturing existed, its role in the accumulation of capital was negligible A merchant class of opulent proportions was already visible in the seaboard cities, its wealth as the obvious consequence of shrewd and resourceful management of the carrying trade Even the rich planters of tidewater Virginia and the rice coast of South Carolina finally depended for their genteel way of life upon the ships and merchants who sold their tobacco and rice in the markets of Europe As colonial production rose and trade expanded, a business community emerged in the colonies, linking the provinces by lines of trade and identity of interest Question 45: With what subject is this passage mainly concerned? A Geography B Finance C Economics D Culture Question 46: The phrase "paved the way" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A paid for B supported C accumulated D resembled Question 47: It can be inferred from the passage that the European ancestors of early Americans A sent many tools to America B taught their skills to their offspring C were accustomed to saving D were good farmers Question 48: The word "funds" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A money B resource C labour D capital Question 49: According to the passage, which of the following would lead to accumulating capital? A Training workers who produce goods B Studying the culture history of the country C Consuming what is produced D Planting more of a crop than what is needed Question 50: The word "it" in the third sentence of paragraph refers to A growth B resource C labour D capital Question 51: According to the passage, capital includes all of the following EXCEPT A factories B tractors C money D workers Question 52: According to the passage, the emergence of a business community in the colonies was a result of A efficient saving B the immigration C the success of production and trade D the existence of manufacturing Question 53: The word "negligible" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to A very important B not very important C necessary to be neglected D able to be neglected Question 54: The phrase "put aside" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A hidden B saved C reviewed D consumed Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B , C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the question s from 55 to 64 Although they are an inexpensive supplier of vitamins, minerals, and high-quality protein, eggs also contain a high level of blood cholesterol, one of the major causes of heart diseases One egg yolk, in fact, contains a little more than two-thirds of the suggested daily cholesterol limit This knowledge has driven egg sales to plummet in recent years, which in turn has brought about the development of several alternatives to eating regular eggs One alternative is to eat substitute eggs These egg substitutes are not really eggs, but they look somewhat like eggs when they are cooked They have the advantage of having low cholesterol rates, and they can be scrambled or used in baking One disadvantage, however, is that they are not good for frying, poaching, or boiling A second alternative to regular eggs is a new type of egg, sometimes called ‘designer’ eggs These eggs are produced by hens that are fed low-flat diets consisting of ingredients such as canola oil, flax, and rice bran In spite of their diet, however, these hens produce eggs that contain the same amount of cholesterol as regular eggs Yet, the producers of these eggs claim that eating their eggs will not raise the blood cholesterol in humans Egg producers claim that their product has been portrayed unfairly They cite scientific studies to back up their claim And, in fact, studies on the relationship between eggs and human cholesterol levels have brought mixed results It may be that it is not the type of eggs that is the main determinant of cholesterol but the person who is eating the eggs Some people may be more sensitive to cholesterol derived from food than other people In fact, there is evidence that certain dietary fats stimulate the body’s production of blood cholesterol Consequently, while it still makes sense to limit one’s intake of eggs, even designer eggs, it seems that doing this without regulating dietary fat will probably not help reduce the blood cholesterol level Question 55: What is the main purpose of the passage? A To introduce the idea that dietary at increases the blood cholesterol level B To make people know about the relationship between eggs and cholesterol C To persuade people that eggs are unhealthy and should not be eaten D To convince people to eat ‘designer’ eggs and egg substitutes Question 56: According to the passage, which of the following is a cause of heart diseases? A minerals B cholesterol C canola oil D vitamins Question 57: What has been the cause for changes in the sale of eggs? A increasing price B decreased production C dietary changes in hens D concerns about cholesterol Question 58: What is meant by the phrase ‘mixed results’? A The results are blended B The results are a composite of things C The results are inconclusive D The results are mingled together Question 59: According to the author, which of the following may reduce blood cholesterol? A reducing egg intake but not fat intake B increasing egg intake and fat intake C decreasing egg intake and fat intake D increasing egg intake but not fat intake Question 60: Which of the following could best replace the word ‘somewhat’? A in fact B a little C indefinitely D a lot Question 61: According to the passage, one yolk contains approximately what fraction of the suggested daily limit for human consumption of cholesterol? A 3/4 B 2/3 C 1/2 D 1/3 Question 62: The word ‘portrayed’ could best be replaced by which of the following? A studied B destroyed C tested D described Question 63: What is the meaning of ‘back up’? A reverse B advance C block D support Question 64: According to the passage, egg substitutes cannot be used to make any of the following types of eggs EXCEPT .? A boiled B poached C scrambled D fried Writing : Part Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Question 65 It isn’t necessary to finish the work today You don’t Question 66 We arrived too late to see the first film We didn’t Question 67 “I’m sorry that I broke the glass” said Peter Peter apologized Question 68 Sally is the cleverest student in the class Nobody Question 69 The crops were badly affected by the storm (EFFECT) →The storm Part In about 150 words, write a paragraph about what you can to make the environment in your neighborhood cleaner and greener The end PRACTICE TEST Time allowance: 90’ Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions Question 1: A complete B object C defend D prevent Question 2: A involved B decided C explained D swallowed Question 3: A tapes B cakes C chores D dates 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 4: A apology B canoeing C industry D disaster Question 5: A certificate B apartment C individual D biology Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 6: - “You didn’t go to school yesterday, did you?” - “ I saw you but I was too busy to talk to you.” A Yes, I did B No, I did C No, I didn’t D Yes, I didn’t Question 7: - “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” - “ .” A You are telling a lie B I don’t like your sayings C Thank you for your compliment D Thank you very much I am afraid Question 8: Parents children are in college are working longer hours to pay their tuition A who B whom C whose D that Question 9: The room when I arrived A was being cleaned B is cleaned C was cleaning D was cleaned Question 10: It is _ that I can’t put it down A such interesting book B so interesting book C too interesting book D such an interesting book Question 11: Columbus was one of _ first people to cross Atlantic A _ /the /_ B The / the / the C _ / the / the D _/ a / an Question 12: ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat A Had you arrived B If you hadn’t arrived C Were you arrived D If you arrived Question 13: By 2050, medical technology _ many diseases A will have conquered B conquered C has conquered D is conquering Question 14: Neither of them will be treated preferentially, ? A won’t they B will they C won’t them D will them Question 15: Leila the information she wanted in her reference books A took up B looked after C took out D looked up Question 16: the finish line first, the runner gave up A Having failed reaching B Having failed to reach C He failed to reach D That he failed reaching Question 17: By the age of twenty-five he had his ambition of becoming a pianist A reached B completed C achieved D obtained Question 18: The car almost hit an old woman crossing the street That was a _ A false alarm B close call C last-minute D notice long shot Question 19: “Where’s that _ dress that your grandma gave you?” A lovely long pink silk B pink long lovely silk C long pink silk lovely D lovely pink long silk Question 20: Giving up smoking is just one of the ways to heart disease A throw off B put off C push off D ward off Question 21: I decided that I couldn’t put _ their thoughtless behavior any longer A up with B off C up D through to Question 22: An is a person who is very interested in something and spends a lot of time doing it A enthusiast B economist C commentator D worker Question 23: They live on a busy road a lot of noise from traffic A There must be B It must be C It must have been D There must have Question 24: The elaborate bridal costumes of the coastal Indians are from mother to daughter A taken after B put by C parted with D handed down 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 Question 25: George hasn’t completed the assignment yet, and Maria hasn’t too A B C D Question 26: Tom used to going to a lot of parties when he was a student A B C D Question 27: It is high time that the Wildlife Department addresses the problem of animal ownership A B C D Question 28: When we arrived at the station, the train has already left A B C D Question 29: The oxygen content of Mars is not sufficient enough to support life as we know it A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 30: Most British people go abroad on holiday, to visit family or on short business trips They are advised to find out how to get urgent treatment before leaving the U.K A across the country B out of the country C around the country D along the country Question 31: School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools A depended B required C divided D paid Question 32: That matter is so confidential that it must not be discussed outside the office A secret B important C interesting D alarming Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 33: If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you round the city A free B confident C occupied D reluctant Question 34: The parents think that having many children ensures that there will be someone in the family who will look after them in old age A take care of B look for C ignore D live with Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the number blanks from 35 to 44 MOUNTAIN CLIMBING One of the most difficult but (35) _ of pastimes is the sport of mountain climbing Mountain climbing can be divided into two categories, rock climbing and ice climbing, and the modern climber must (36) _ many different skills Rock climbing (37) a combination of gymnastic ability, imagination and observation, but perhaps the most necessary skill is being able to (38) _ out how much weight a particular rock will support Mountaineers climb in groups of three or four, each climber at a distance of approximately six metres from the next Usually one person climbs while the other climbers (39) hold of the rope The most experienced climber goes first and (40) the other climbers which (41) _ to go When the leader has reached a good position, he or she makes the rope rescue so that it is safe for the others to follow Since much mountain climbing (42) _ place in bad weather, snow skills play a very important part Ice axes are used for (43) steps into the snow, and for testing the ground Climbers always tie themselves together, so that, if the leader does fall, he or she can be held by the others and pulled back to safety The number of dangers (44) by climbers is almost endless Yet perhaps the most difficult part of the sport is the physical effort needed when the air has little oxygen The lack of oxygen can leave mountaineers continually out of breath Question 35: A rewarding B priceless C precious D prized Question 36: A own B hold C control D possess Question 37: A requires B insists C calls Question 38: A try B work C stand D set Question 39: A stay B continue C keep D maintain Question 40: A indicates B signals C points D shows Question 41: A passage B way C walk D course Question 42: A gets B occupies C takes D fills Question 43: A cutting B tearing C breaking D splitting Question 44: A marked B touched C felt D faced D orders Read the following passage, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 45 to 54 Are the 1980s and 1990s the era of color? According to some people, they are Now you can buy radios and electric fans in lavender and pink Restaurants have an emphasis on flowers and colorful plates Cars are coming out in pink and aqua Even bathroom fixtures are being made in “honeydew” and “blond” Part of the importance of the color of an object is that the color affects the way one feels about it You want a vacuum cleaner to look light and easy, which is why it may be colored in pastels and light colors But gardening equipment and athletic equipment you want to look powerful You would never find a law mower in pink, but red would be fine Not very long ago, sheets were always white and refrigerators commonly came in colors like “old gold”, “avocado green”, and “coppertone” Now those are thought of as old-fashioned Popular colors change because fashion influences everything In fact, new colors often spring from the fashion industry It’s a lot cheaper to make a blouse or skirt than a sofa After people get used to seeing new colors on clothing or towels, they are ready to accept those colors in carpeting, refrigerators, or cars Color- analysis consultants have been very successful in recent years People want to choose the most flattering colors for makeup and clothing Some car designers are even saying that people may begin buying cars of the color that goes with their skin coloring This sounds too extreme It’s hard to believe that people re that impressionable! Question 45: The main subject of this passage is A popular colors today B the work of color consultants C the influence of color D colors that flatter people Question 46: The word “era” in the passage could be best replaced by which of the following? A age B epic C season D generation Question 47: In the passage, what does the word “it” refer to? A the feeling B the color C the importance D the object Question 48: According to the author, which of the following is not popular now? A colorful cars B pastels C coppertone D color consultants Question 49: According to the author, why would red be a good color for a lawn mower? A Because it is cheap B Because it is strong C Because it is light D Because it is pastel Question 50: Why does the author say in the passage, “It’s a lot cheaper to make a blouse or skirt than a sofa?” A As an illustration B As a reason C As a summary D As a definition Question 51: The word “carpeting” in the passage refers to which of the following? A couches B lamps C rugs D tables Question 52: The phrase “goes with” in the passage could be best replaced by which of the following? A results in B matches C changes D reaches to Question 53: According to this passage, before people will buy expensive things in new colors, they must _ A be sure that the colors are popular B see if the color matches their skin color C talk to a color-analyst consultant D be familiar with the color on cheaper items Question 54: How does the author probably feel about the topic of this passage? A excited B envious C skeptical D bored Read the following passage, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 55 to 64 Of all modern instruments, the violin is apparently one of the simplest It consists in essence of a hollow, varnished wooden sound box, or resonator, and a long neck, covered with a fingerboard, along which four strings are stretched at high tension The beauty of design, shape, and decoration is no accident: the proportions of the instrument are determined almost entirely by acoustical considerations Its simplicity of appearance is deceptive About 70 parts are involved in the construction of a violin, Its tone and its outstanding range of expressiveness make it an ideal solo instrument No less important, however, is its role as an orchestral and chamber instrument In combination with the larger and deeper-sounding members of the same family, the violins form the nucleus of the modern symphony orchestra The violin has been in existence since about 1550 Its importance as an instrument in its own right dates from the early 1600''s, when it first became standard in Italian opera orchestras Its stature as an orchestral instrument was raised further when in 1626 Louis XIII of France established at his court the orchestra known as Les vingt-quatre violons du Roy (The King''s 24 Violins), which was to become widely famous later in the century In its early history, the violin had a dull and rather quiet tone resulting from the fact that the strings were thick and were attached to the body of the instrument very loosely During the eighteenth and nineteenth century, exciting technical changes were inspired by such composer-violinists as Vivaldi and Tartini Their instrumental compositions demanded a fuller, clearer, and more brilliant tone that was produced by using thinner strings and a far higher string tension Small changes had to be made to the violin's internal structure and to the fingerboard so that they could withstand the extra strain Accordingly, a higher standard of performance was achieved, in terms of both facility and interpretation Lefthand technique was considerably elaborated, and new fingering patterns on the fingerboard were developed for very high notes Question 55: The word “standard” in the second paragraph is closed in meaning to A practical B customary C possible D unusual Question 56: “The King’s 24 Violins” is mentioned in the second paragraph to illustrate A how the violin became a renowned instrument B the competition in the 1600’s between French and Italian orchestras C the superiority of French violins D why the violin was considered the only instrument suitable to be played by royalty Question 57: What is the main idea presented in the third paragraph? A The violin has been modified to fit its evolving musical functions B The violin is probably the best known and most widely distributes musical instrument in the world C The violin had reached the height of its popularity by the middle of the eighteen century D The technique of playing the violin has remained essentially the same since the 1600’s Question 58: The author mentions Vivaldi and Tartini as examples of composers whose music _ A inspired more people to play the violin B had to be adapted to the violin C demanded more sophisticated violins D could be played only by their students Question 59: The world “strain” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to A struggle B strength C strategy D stress Question 60: The world “Accordingly” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A However B Consequently C Nevertheless D Ultimately Question 61: According to the passage, early violins were different from modern violins in that early violins A were heavier B broke down more easily C produced softer tones D were easier to play Question 62: According to the passage, which of the followings contributes to a dull sound behind produced by a violin? A A long fingerboard B A small body C High string tension D Thick strings Question 63: Which of the following terms is defined in the passage? A Resonator B Solo C Fingering patterns D Left-handed technique Question 64: All of the followings are mentioned in the passage as contributing to the ability to play modern violin music EXCEPT A more complicated techniques for the left-handed B different ways to use the fingers to play very high notes C use of rare wood for the fingerboard and neck D minor alteration to the structure of the instrument Writing : Part Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Question 65 I have never read such a romantic story before This is Question 66 We started cooking for the party four hours ago We have 10 A as soon as B while C during D until Question 20: A: "I didn't know you could play the guitar so well, Toan Your tune was lovely!" B: " " A You've got to be kidding! I thought it was terrible B I bought it near my house last week C You are welcome D Never mind Question 21: Not much happened yet, ? A did they B did it C didn't it D was it Question 22: I have never seen festival in my life A so spectacular a B a such spectacular C a so spectacular D such spectacular Question 23: The more you practise your English, A you will learn faster B the faster will you learn C the faster you will learn D faster you will learn Question 24: You won't know what to you listen carefully A if B unless C and D or Question 25: Did you read book I lent you last week? A a B an C the D Question 26: You can the new words in the dictionary A fill in B put on C give up D look up Question 27: If she a car, she would go out in the evening A has B have C had D has had Question 28: Could you a bit? I can't hardly hear you A keep up B cool off C speak up D watch out Question 29 : The success of a shared holiday depends on you share it with A which B whom C when D where Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 30: Water and fresh air are very necessary for every living thing A essential B difficult C expensive D wasteful Question 31: We had waited for two hours and in the end they arrived A luckily B suddenly C gradually D eventually Question 32: I don't think I can ever live on my own in a big city A poorly B hungry C freely D alone Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 33 to 42 Harvard University, today recognized as part of the top echelon of the world’s universities, came from very inauspicious and humble beginnings This oldest of America universities was founded in 1636 , just sixteen years after the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Included in the Puritan emigrants to the Massachusetts colony during this period were more than 100 graduates of England’s prestigious Oxford and Cambridge universities, and these university graduates in the New World were determined that their sons would have the same educational opportunities that they themselves had had Because of this support in the colony for an institution of higher learning, the General Court of Massachusetts appropriated 400 pounds for a college in October of 1636 and early the following year decided on a parcel of land for the school; this land was in an area called Newetowne, which was later renamed Cambridge after its English cousin and is the site of the present-day university When a young minister named John Harvard, who came from the neighboring town of Charlestowne, died from tuberculosis in 1638, he willed half of his estate of 1,700 pounds to the fledgling college In spite of the fact that only half of the bequest was actually paid, the General Court named the college after the minister in appreciation for what he had done.The amount of the bequest may not have been large, particularly by today’s standards, but it was more than the General Court had found it necessary to appropriate in order to open the college Henry Dunster was appointed the first president of Harvard in 1640, and it should be noted that in 49 addition to serving as president, he was also the entire faculty, with an entering freshman class of four students Although the staff did expand somewhat, for the first century of its existence the entire teaching staff consisted of the president and three or four tutors (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 33: The main idea of this passage is that A Harvard is one of the world’s most prestigious universities B What is today a great university C John Harvard was key to the development of a great University D Harvard University developed under the auspices of the General Court of Massachusetts Question 34: The passage indicates that Harvard is ……………… A one of the oldest universities in the world B the oldest university in the world C one of the oldest universities in America D the oldest university in America Question 35: It can be inferred from the passage that the Puritans who traveled to the Massachusetts colony were…………………… A rather well educated B rather rich C rather supportive of the English government D rather undemocratic Question 36: The underlined pronoun “they” refers to………………… A Oxford and Cambridge universities B universitiy graduates C sons D education opportunities Question 37: The underlined word “ pounds” are probably…………………… A types of books B.college student C units of money D school campuses Question 38: The underlined phrase “ English cousin” refers to a……………………… A city B relative C person D court Question 39: Which of the following is NOT mentioned about John Harvard? A What he died of B Where he came from C Where he was buried D How much he bequeathed to Harvard Question 40: The underlined word “ fledgling” could best be replaced by which of the following? A newborn B.flying C winged D established Question 41: The passage implied that………………… A Henry Dunster was an effective president B Someone else really served as president of Harvard before Henry Dunster C Henry Dunster spent much of his time as president managing the Harvard faculty D The position of president of Harvard was not merely an administrative position in the early years Question 42: The underlined word “ somewhat” could best be replaced by A back and forth B to and from C side by side D more or less Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks You will make the interview process easier for the employer if you prepare relevant information about yourself Think about how you want to present your (43) , experiences, education, work style, skills, and goals Be prepared to supplement all your answers with examples that support the statements you make It is also a good idea to review your resume with a critical eye and (44) areas that an employer might see as limitations or want further information Think about how you can answer difficult' questions (45) and positively, while keeping each answer brief An interview gives the employer a (46) _ to get to know you While you want to market yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest (47) _ Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses and professors Always think of something positive about an experience and talk about that You should also be (48) If you are genuinely interested (49) _ the job, let the interviewer know that 50 One of the best ways to show you are keen on a job is to demonstrate that you have researched the organization prior to the interview You can also (50) interest by asking questions about the job, the organization, and its services and products The best way to impress an employer is to ask questions that build upon your interview discussion This shows you are interested and (51) close attention to the interviewer It is a good idea to prepare a few questions in advance, but an insightful comment based on your conversation can make an even stronger statement At the (52) _ of an interview, it is appropriate for you to ask when you may expect to hear; from the employer (Source: v14ilovetranslation.com) Question 43: A pressures B strengths C practices D promotions Question 44: A hide B limit C express D identify Question 45: A accurately B rightly C hardly D sharply Question 46: A change B practice C way D chance Question 47: A ability B response C expression D respect Question 48: A enthusiast B.enthusiasm C enthusiastic D enthusiastically Question 49: A for B.on C with D in Question 50: Question 51: A appear A spend B show B.pay C.conceal C.choose D cover D During Question 52: A end B.close C.finish D socialize Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 53 to 62 Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300 By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world's ecosystem International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival - and the survival of our planet Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 53 What's the main topic of the passage? A the Bengal tiger B international boycott C endangered species D problems with industrialization Question 54 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word 'alarming' in line 4? A dangerous B serious C gripping D distressing Question 55 Which of the following could best replace the word 'case' as used in line 4? A act B situation C contrast D trade Question 56 The word 'poachers' as used in line could be best replaced by which of the following? A illegal hunters B enterprising researchers C concerned scientists D trained hunters Question 57 The word 'callousness' in line could best be replaced by which of the following? A indirectness B independence C incompetence D insensitivity Question 58 The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast 51 A a problem and a solution B a statement and an illustration C a comparison and a contrast D specific and general information Question 59 What does the word 'this' in line refer to in the passage? A Bengal tigers B interest in material gain C killing animals for personal satisfaction D the decrease in the Bengal tiger population Question 60 Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction? A lines 1-2 B lines 4-6 C lines 9-11 D lines 12-14 Question 61 Which of the following could best replace the word 'allocated' in line 11? A set aside B combined C organized D taken off Question 62 The word 'defray' in line 12 is closest in meaning to which of the following? A lower B raise C make a payment on D make an investment toward 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 63: During the five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects A holding at B holding back C holding by D holding to Question 64: We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours A slow B open C unsure D uninterested SECTION B (2 points) I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Write your answers on your answer sheet Question 65: The teacher made us a lot of homework We Question 66: I can’t the test because it is too difficult If the test _ Question 67: “I’m leaving for Hue tomorrow”, Lan said to me Lan told Question 68: Even though I was very tired, I couldn’t sleep Despite Question 69: The holiday was so disappointing that they asked their money back It was _ II In about 140 words, write a paragraph about benefits of physical exercises, your writing may use the following cues: keeping fit; preventing diseases; improving mood 52 PRACTICE TEST Time Allow: 90‘ SECTION A (8 points): 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 A student B statue C situation D actually A welcome B method C government D compile 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 A institution B university C indicative D preferential A approaching B probably C finally D obvious A conference B lecturer C reference D researcher 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 Power plants are increasingly located outside metropolitan areas A belonging to a big or capital city B in an industrial city C of a busy suburb D relating to a remote suburb Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate A growing well B setting up C closing down D taking off The girls were deeply affected by that sentimental movie A influenced B sad C touched D annoyed 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 We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being A lively B frequented C accessible D revealed 10 Now, when so many frogs were killed, there were more and more insects A lesser and lesser B fewer and fewer C lesser and fewer D less and less Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer in each of the following questions 11 She joined the local tennis club, _ were at least 60 A most of its members B most of which C most members D most of whose members 12 It was only then _ how much I owned to her A did I realize B had I realized C I did realize D that I realized 13 That honest man always speaks _ is true even if it is bitter A that it B that C what D which 14 She is _ a spectator A more an athlete than B more of an athlete than C an athlete more than D an athlete of more than 15 _ chooses to be honest is, certainly, nearer to God A Anyone B Who C Anyone of us D Whoever 16 Did you apologize to Mary, _ ? A who you spilt some coffee on her dress B you spilt some coffee on her dress C whose dress you spilt some coffee D whose dress you spilt some coffee on 17 There has been a great _ in her English A escalation B rise C increase D improvement 18 Released in 1915, _ A D.W Griffith’s made an epic film about the Civil War, Birth of a Nation B the Civil War was the subject of D.W Griffith’s epic film, Birth of a Nation C D.W Griffith’s epic film Birth of a Nation was about the Civil War D the subject of D.W Griffith’s epic film Birth of a Nation was the Civil War 19 According to the _ of the contract, tenants must give six months notice if they intend to leave A laws B rules C terms D details 20 _ to China if you had the chance? A Do you go B You go C Had you gone D Would you go 21 It _ a lot of patience to be a nurse A uses B takes C spends D costs 22 The cheetah runs 70 miles _ hour It’s the fastest animal in the world 53 A each B per C a D one 23 There was hardly _ food left in the fridge A more B any C no D some 24 We spent the _ days on the beach A few last sunny B last sunny few C last few sunny D few sunny last 25 Jane: “ _ married?” Cathy: “Yes, I _ married years ago.” A Have you gotten/ got B Are you/ got C Do you get/ was D When did you get/ was 26 "How's Karen today?" "She is feeling _ she was yesterday." A better slightly than B slight better than C slightly better than D slightly better 27 Peter: “I’ve got to go, Betty So long." Betty: “So long, Peter And _.” A be careful B don’t hurry C take care D don’t take 28 Boy: “Would you say that English is a global language?” Girl: " _." A Yes, it has B I like it C Oh, absolutely D I don’t understand the difference 29 Sarah: "I am terribly sorry, Mr Johnson I won't be able to come to the office tomorrow." Mr Johnson: " _ " A Oh, that's annoying B Sounds like fun C Well, never mind D Great, Sarah 30 _ all attempts at negotiation had failed did the men decide to go on strike A Not until B No sooner C Only by D Only then Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks In the past people suffered (31) a disease called scurvy Their gums bled, their skin became rough, their wounds did not (32) and their muscles wasted away The (33) of these symptoms was a lack of vitamin C; people ate preserved meats and foods and could not get fresh vegetables and fruits The best (34) of vitamin C are oranges, lemons, grapefruit, cantaloupes, strawberries, and fresh vegetables These fruits must be fresh because vitamin C is destroyed by heat, storage, or exposure (35) air Although today more people (36) vitamin C pills than any other supplement, some people still have scurvy, (37) some of the elderly, alcoholics, and the chronically ill Research shows that vitamin C reduces the (38) of colds and can help prevent cancer There is also evidence that vitamin C prevents heart disease, (39) wound healing, helps prevent gum disease, and helps protect us from pollutants such as cigarette smoke Some recent research also shows that vitamin C has a positive effect on some mental (40) and increases life span 31 A from 32 A close 33 A reason 34 A store 35 A to 36 A consume 37 A containing 38 A severity 39 A hastens 40 A chaos B with B recover B cause B resources B towards B drink B including B seriousness B hurries up B confusions C by C heal C origin C provider C in C take C consisting C gravity C quickens C disorders D at D get well D signs D sources D by D have D like D importance D speeds D disturbances Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 41 I advised him about the low ceilings in the house but he took no notice and hit his head three times A B C D 42 The first thing she did when she got to the hotel was to put her rings and other values in the safe provided A B C D 43 From it's very beginning the piece of music has the power to carry you away to distant lands A B C D 44 Many of the important products obtained from trees, one of the most important is wood pulp, which is used in A B C paper- making 54 D 45 Last night, when I was reading, I heard the door to open and saw the shadow move across the floor A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best joins each of the following pairs of sentences in each of the following questions 46 The hotel is not spacious The hotel is not comfortable A The hotel is neither spacious nor comfortable B The hotel is neither spacious or comfortable C The hotel is both spacious and comfortable D The hotel is not spacious but comfortable 47 The man was shot in the bank robbery The doctors are operating on him A The man was shot in the bank robbery where the doctors are operating on him B The man whom the doctors are operating on him shot in the bank robbery C The man was whom the doctors are operating on him shot in the bank robbery D The doctors are operating on the man who was shot in the bank robbery 48 The robber changed his address all the time He didn't want the police to find him A The robber changed his address all the time in order not want the police to find him B The robber changed his address all the time so as to want the police not to find him C The robber changed his address all the time as so that the police didn't find him D The robber changed his address all the time in order for the police not to find him 49 He was exhausted by his work He threw himself on his bed A Being exhausted by his work, he threw himself on his bed B He was exhausted by his work throwing himself on his bed C He was exhausted by his work and throw himself on his bed D He was exhausted by his work then threw himself on his bed 50 She buys a lot of new dresses every month She always dresses shabbily A However a lot of new dresses she buys every month, she always dresses shabbily B However many new dresses she buys every month, she always dresses shabbily C Many as new dresses she buys every month, she always dresses shabbily D She always dresses shabbily although she buys a lot of new dresses Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions The food we eat seems to have profound effects on our health Although science has made enormous steps in making food more fit to eat, it has, at the same time, made many foods unfit to eat Some research has shown that perhaps eighty percent of all human illnesses are related to diet and forty percent of cancer is related to the diet as well., especially cancer of the colon People of different cultures are more prone to contract certain illnesses because of the characteristic foods they consume That food is related to illness is not a new discovery In 1945, government researchers realized that nitrates and nitrites (commonly used to preserve color in meat) as well as other food additives caused cancer Yet, these carcinogenic additives remain in our food, and it becomes more difficult all the time to know which ingredients on the packaging labels of processed food are helpful or harmful The additives that we eat are not all so direct Farmers often give penicillin to cattle and poultry, and because of this, penicillin has been found in the milk of treated cows Sometimes similar drugs are administered to animals not for medicinal purposes, but for financial reasons The farmers are simply trying to fatten the animals in order to obtain a higher price on the market Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has tried repeatedly to control these procedures, the practices continue A healthy diet is directly related to good health Often we are unaware of detrimental substances we ingest Sometimes well-meaning farmers or others who not realize the consequences add these substances to food without our knowledge 51 How has science done a disservice to people? A Because of science, disease caused by contaminated food has been virtually eradicated B It caused a lack of information concerning the value of food C As a result of scientific intervention, some potentially harmful substances have been added to our food D The scientists have preserved the color of meats, but not of vegetables 52 The word “prone” is nearest in meaning to A supine B unlikely C healthy D predisposed 53 What are nitrates used for? 55 A They preserve flavor in packaged foods B They preserve the colour of meat C They are the objects of research D They cause the animals to become fatter 54 FDA means A Food Direct Additives B Final Difficult Analysis C Food and Drug Administration D Federal Dairy Additives 55 The word “these” refers to A meats B colors C researchers D nitrates and nitrites 56 The word “carcinogenic” is closest in meaning to A trouble-making B color-retaining C money-making D cancer-causing 57 All of the following statements are TRUE except A Drugs are always given to animals for medical reasons B Some of the additives in our food are added to the food itself and some are given to the living animals C Researchers have known about the potential hazards of food additives for more than forty-five years D Food may cause forty percent of the cancer in the world 58 The word “additives” is closest in meaning to A added substances B dangerous substances C natural substances D benign substances 59 What is the best title for this passage? A Harmful and Harmless Substances in Food B Improving Health through a Natural Diet C The Food You Eat Can Affect Your Health D Avoiding Injurious Substances in Food 60 The word “fit” is closest in meaning to A athletic B suitable C tasty D adaptable Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 61 to 64 Câu 61: The sign “PERSONAL PROPERTY! KEEP OUT!” tells you that _ A It is your task to look at this property C This property is not safe, so be careful B You must not touch this property D Keep this as your own property Câu 62: “I can find no word to express my deep thanks for your help.” “ .” A I don’t mind B It’s my goodness C Not at all D It’s my pleasure Câu 63: “Can you hand me your fountain-pen?” “ _.” A Yes, I’d like to B Yes, thanks C It’s a great one D I’m about to use it now Câu 64: “Good bye! See you later.” “ !” A It’s enjoyable to say good bye B Have a nice day C Nice to meet you D So long! Take care SECTION B: (2 points) I Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that the original meaning is exactly the same as the provided one I haven’t seen that man here before It’s _ The furniture was so expensive that I didn’t buy it The furniture was too _ The robbers made the bank manager hand over on the money The bank manager _ Tom learned to drive when he was nineteen Tom has _ She had never been so unhappy before She was unhappier _ II TOPIC: Write about a sporting event you saw recently 56 PRACTICE TEST 10 Time Allow: 90’ I Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently form the rest in each of the following questions Question : A tired B kind C child D signal Question 2: A clothes B closes C tables D loves Question 3: A laughed B warned C screamed D accused Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the 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 4: A widen B delay C suggest D repeat Question 5: A expression B expensive D individual D biologist Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 6: A: I think it is a good idea to have three or four generations living under one roof B: There are many differences between generations A I agree with you B That’s right C yes, that’s a great idea D It’s not true Question 7: Good planning is one of the of a successful business A character B characters C characteristic D characteristics Question 8: We need information about historical places in Hanoi A farer B further C father D farthest Question 9: Remember to invite other people to share the meal _ you before youstart eating it A with B of C to D about Question 10: Prices are than I expected A little cheaper B more cheap C more cheaper D much cheaper Question 11: The Vietnamese government has done a lot to hunger and poverty A increase B force C eliminate D improve Question 12: The TV programme I watch last night was so that I turned it off A : boring B excited C bored D exciting Question 13: Money is used buying and selling goods A to B for C with D as Question 14: Children should _ not to talk with strangers A teach B are taught C be teaching D be taught Question 16: Men and women should be given the same job opportunities; they should be paid equal salaries for the same work A although B furthermore C therefore D however Question 17: If you work for the WWF, you can …………… research on rare plants and animals A carry away B carry on C carry out D carry off Question 18 I hate people who …………….the end of a film that you haven’t seen A breaks off B fills in C gives away D turns up Question 19 Stop putting words into my ………….! I never said opera was boring, I just said I preferred musicals, that’s all A mouth B brain D heart D hair Question 20 you should always your best to get along ………….other people A to B into C with D about 57 Question 21 The electric failed while she …… dinner A is cooking B was cooking C has cooked D has been cooked Question 22 Nam has bought a (an)…………… car A expensive red American sport B expensive sport red American C sport expensive red American D American red sport expensive Question 23 _Mary studied hard, she would have passed the exam A If B Should C Were D Had Question 24 Their hotel, staff are very helpful, is an example to all other hotels A that B who C which D whose Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 25 A thief is going to get a nasty surprise today! A an astonishing B a disappointing C a boring D an unpleasant Question 26 Instead of saying that an epidemic had happened suddenly We generally say that it has A Stopped B burned out C broken out D burned up Question 27.The campers heard a strange rustling in the trees A stealing B movement C pillaging D fight Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 28 She had a cozy little apartment in Boston A uncomfortable B warm C lazy D dirty Question 29 A temporary office was in place within hours and the injured were being helped A soak B permanent C complicated D guess Question 30 Going to school is the legal right of children A elicited B irregular C secret D illicit Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 31 Linh is used to get up late at weekends A B C D Question 32: Joyce thanked us inviting them to dinner and said that they wanted to have us over A B C D for dinner next week Question 33: Hadn't he resigned, we would have been forced to sack him A B C D Question 34: Because much species of plants and animals in Hawaii are threatened with extinction within a A B C short period of time, scientists are trying desperately to rescue them D Question 35: No sooner had the couple arrived than the priest had started the ceremony A B C D 58 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 36 to 46 I was with Overseas Volunteers (OV) for a year after leaving university, and I was sent to an isolated village in Chad, about 500 kilometres from the capital N’Djamena Coming from a (36) country, I got quite a shock, as conditions were much harder than I had ( 37) But after a few days I soon got used to (38) there The people were very friendly and helpful, and I soon began to appreciate how beautiful the countryside was One of my job was to supply the village with water The well was a long walk (39) _, and the women used to spend a long time every day ( 40) _heavy pots backwards and forwards So I contacted the organization and arranged to (41 ) _some pipes delivered We built a simple pipeline and a pump, and it worked first time It wasn’t perfect there were a few (42) _but it made a great difference to the villagers, (43 ) had never had running water before And not (44 ) did we have running water, but in the evenings it was hot, because the pipe had been (45) in the sun all day All in all, I think my time with OV was a good experience I would recommend it to anyone who was planning to work for a charity Question 36 A rich B well-paid C comfortable D luxurious Question 37 A felt B planned C found D expected Question 38: A live B lived C living D lives Question 39: A away B from C away from D far Question 40: A fetching B wearing C carrying D holding Question 41: A make B let C have D allow Question 42: A breaks B leaks C splits D punctures Question 43: A which B that C they D who Question 44: A hardly B scarcely C only D also Question 45: A lied B lay C laying D lying Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 46 to 55 Tsunami is a Japanese word which means harbour wave and is used as the scientific term for seismic sea wave generated by an undersea earthquake or possibly an undersea landslide or volcanic eruption When the ocean floor is tilted or offset during an earthquake, a set of waves is created similar to the concentric waves generated by an object dropped into the water Most tsunami originate along Ring of Fire, a zone of volcanoes and seismic activities, 32,500 km long that encircles the Pacific Ocean Since 1819, about 40 tsunamis have struck the Hawaiian Islands A tsunami can have wave lengths, or widths, of 100 to 200 km, and may travel hundreds of kilometers across the deep ocean, reaching speech of about 725 to 800 kilometres an hour Upon entering shallow coastal waters, the wave, which may have been only about half a metre high out at sea, suddenly grow s rapidly When the wave reaches the shore, it may be 15mhigh or more Tsunamis have tremendous energy because of the great volume of wave effected They are capable of obliterating coastal settlements Tsunamis should not be confused with storm surges, which are domes of water that rise underneath hurricanes or cyclone and accompanying storm surge killed an estimated 500,000 people in Bangladesh in 1970 The tsunami which struck south and southeast Asia in late 2004 killed over 200 thousand people Question 46: Scientifically, tsunami is the term for _ A seismic sea wave B undersea earthquake C undersea landslide D volcanic eruption Question 47: What does the word concentric mean ? A Wavy B Having many centres C Having a common centre D A ring Question 48: Which of the following may be a reason for a tsunami ? A An inactive volcano B A landslide on the seashore C An undersea earthquake D A storm Question 49: What will happen when an object is dropped into the water ? A volcanic eruption may be a consequence 59 B Some concentric waves will be generated C there will be seismic activity D Earthquake may happen Question 50: What is the zone of volcanoes and seismic activity in the world called ? A The concentric wave B The tsunami C The Pacific Ocean D The Ring of Fire Question 51: That is the greatest speed of tsunamis traveling across the deep ocean ? A 200 kilometres an hour B 700 kilometres an hour C 800 kilometres an hour D 150,000 kilometres an hour Question 52 : How high is the wave of the tsunami when it reaches the shore ? A 100 metres B 200 metres C Half a metre D Fifteen metres Question 53: How are tsunami capable of obliterating coastal settlements ? A They have tremendous energy due to the great volume of water affected B They are a metre high or more C They travel hundreds of kilometers D They can strike the shore fifteen metres high Question 54: What killed an estimated 500,000 people in Bangladesh ? A A tsunami B A cyclone and accompanying storm surge C A high tide C Flooding Question 55: Which of the following is NOT true ? A Tsunamis only occur in Asia B A cyclone along with storm surge happened in Asia in 1970 C Storm surges are domes of water rising underneath hurricanes or cyclones D Storm surges cause extensive coastal flooding Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 56 to 64 Millions of people are using cell phones today In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people They find that the phones are more than a means of communication-having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer heath problems from the use of mobile phones In England, there has a serious debate about this issue Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment In one case, a loss He couldn’t remember even simple tasks He would often forget the name of his own son This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer’s doctor didn’t agree What is it that makes mobile phone potentially harmful? The answer is radiation High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it’s best to use mobile phone less often Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time Use your mobile phone only when you really need it Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies In the future, mobile phone may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health So for now, its wise not to use your mobile phone too often Question 56: The most suitable title for the passage could be A “ The reasons Why Mobile phones Are popular” B “ Technological Innovations and Their Price” C “ The Way Mobile Phones Work” D “ Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time” Question 57: According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because A they are indispensable in everyday communications B they make them look more stylish 60 C they keep the users alert all the time D They can not be replaced by regular phone Question 58: The changes possibly caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with _ A the mobility of the mind and the body B the resident memory C the smallest units of the brain D the arteries of the brain Question 59: The word “ means” in the passage most closely means A meanings B expression C method D transmission Question 60: The word “ potentially” in the passage most closely means _ A obviously B possibly C certainly D privately Question 61: “ Negative publicity: in the passage most closely means A information on the lethal effects of cell phones B widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones C the negative public use of cell phones D poor ideas about the effects of cell phones Question 62: Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may _ A damage their users’ emotions B cause some mental malfunction C change their users’ temperament D change their users’ social behavior Question 63: The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often, _ A suffer serious loss of mental ability B abandoned his family C could no longer think lucidly D had a problem with memory Question 64: According to the writer, people should _ A only use mobile phones in urgent cases B only use mobile phones regularly C keep off mobile phones regularly D never use mobile phones in all cases WRITING Part I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Question 65: Although it was cold, the children didn’t wear trousers Despite _ Question 66: Most people think Mr Hoan is the best doctor in this hospital Mr hoan is considered _ Question 67: Would you mind not smoking here ? I’d rather _ Question 68: Although he tried hard, he failed No matter Question 69: He was very sorry that he didn’t see Minh on her trip to Da Nang He greatly regretted Part II: In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the advantages of personal electronic devices The following prompts might be helpful to you - helping us study better - helping people communicate with each other or relax - storing and searching information 61 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 the end - PART 3: MORE EXERCISES ON SENTENCE TRANSFORMATIONS It is years since we decorated the room We haven’t By the time we arrive the other guests will have already started dinner The other guests will start I would like the school holidays to be longer I wish John is not old enough to join the club John is too Please don’t say things like that I wish Dogs can swim better than cats can Cats can not She hasn’t been to the hair dresser for three months It’s I can’t get my feet into these shoes These shoes I am very pleased that we shall meet again soon I’m looking I’ve never met such a famous person before It’s They thought that he was waiting for a message He He couldn’t drive his car because he has no driving license If It is a pity you didn’t tell us about this I wish We couldn’t go out because the weather was so bad It was such Although he had a good salary He was unhappy in his job Despite This mountain is high; we can’t climb it This mountain is too A donkey is less beautiful than a horse A donkey is not She doesn’t usually stay up late She’s not used I f I were you, I’d look for another job I suggested All his suits were made in Paris He I haven’t had much money; I can’t buy any new clothes 62 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 If only She was believed to have taken part in revolutionary activities It Mr John would rather watch TV than go to the cinema Mr John prefers Frank is very good at tennis Frank plays There’s no need for you to talk so loudly You don’t I haven’t been to Bristol for three years The last time ………………………………………………………………………………… You can leave only when I tell you Until Sarah is better at Chemistry than Susan Susan You have to pay taxes or go to prison Falling Joan eats very little so as not to put on weight Joan eats very little because She rarely met such a beautiful film star Rarely Though he was poor, he wasn’t always unhappy Despite She can’t ask intelligent questions She can’t profit from listening to her colleagues She can neither She spoke English very carefully He spoke very clearly He not only Gravity makes balls thrown into the air fall back down If there weren’t gravity I can’t play tennis as well as my brother does My brother Jim didn’t lend me any money, so I was unable to buy a car If The weather forecast was inaccurate, so we didn’t take the right precaution Had …………………………………………………………………………………………… Though I am poor, I’ll not serve a villain Poor as Jane is the tallest girl in her class Nobody My suit needs cleaning before I go to the party I need I don’t really want to go out tonight I’d rather………………………………………………………………………………………… Shirley didn’t begin to read until she was eight It wasn’t “Don’t forget to phone the office,” She told him She reminded We spent five hours getting to London It took “You can’t borrow my motorbike, Peter” Mary said Mary refused He had written the problem on the blackboard He solved it Hardly He studied English He also studied French 63