ĐỀ SỐ * 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 cavity B save C cave D behave Question 2: A pension B conclusion C provision D precision * Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on you 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 3: A culture B nature C mature D vulture Question 4: A fortunate B genuine C accelerate D genocide * Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: Another approach addressing public concerns emphasize corporate responsibility A in view B on reflection Question 6: No slower over time _to foreign investment is to C with regard D by contrast how fast or shiny computers might be when they are new, they all seem to get A effect B importance C question D matter Question 7: He took out the bacon from the skillet and placed it on three sheets of A absorbency B absorbed C absorption paper towel D absorbent Question 8: Their children felt disappointed because first they promised to take them to Ha Long Park and then they A played down on Question 9: All colonies B drew out on C went back on D came off with provided a living for nearly 90 percent of the population of the American A The thing needed Question 10: their word B that is needed C what is needed D for our needs employees in the postal service has meant slower service in the last two years A Less B Fewer C Few Question 11: “What’s wrong with Robert?”-“I don’t know He stormed out of the building.” A has got B was getting C had got D Least up, slammed the door and D got Question 12: As a for their efforts, the school was awarded Arts Mark Gold, a top award from the Arts Council, for its excellent provision in arts A bonus B benefit Question 13: An electrical fault is believed to be to A blame B provoke Question 14: I was totally_ A deceived C profit D reward for the small fire which caused the meltdown C fault D cause in preparing the packages when I heard a knock on the door B engrossed C reduced D founded Question 15: They had their baby daughter in June and, since then, they often A didn’t use to eat B weren’t able to eat C couldn’t eat in restaurants very D haven’t able to eat Hoctai.vn - Webiste chia sẻ Tài liệu, Đề + Thi Online miễn phí có lời giải chi tiết Facebook: https://facebook.com/hoctai.vn Question 16: You your ferry plenty of time in case the bus ; otherwise, you’ll risk missing A must have allowed - delays B ought to be allowed - has delayed C had better allow - is delayed D were allowed - was delayed *Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 17: Mark: “What about starting the presentation with results of our research?” Jenny: “ A Congratulations! ” B Sounds great! C Well done! Question 18: “Do you like my jacket? It’s made of pure silk.” “ D What a pity! ” A Really? It must have cost you a fortune B No, not for me C Yes, give it to me D You’re such a show off! Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 19: I judge by the car he drives I’d say he’s got a pretty good job A Unless I judge by the car he drives, I’d say he’s got a pretty good job B Judging by the car he drives, I’d say he’s got a pretty good job C Because I judge by the car he drives, I’d say he’s got a pretty good job D When I judge by the car he drives, I’d say he’s got a pretty good job Question 20: Many industries today use highly automated vehicles They can drive with almost no human intervention A Although many industries today use many automated vehicles, they can drive without human intervention B Many industries today use highly automated vehicles which can drive with almost no human intervention C With almost no human intervention, many industries today can run highly automated vehicles D When vehicles are highly automated in many industries, humans not have to intervene in their operation * Mark the letter A, B, C, or D ottyour answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 21: A house in that district will cost at least $100,000 A You won’t be able to buy a house in that district for more than $100,000 B $100,000 is the maximum price for a house in that district C If you have $100,000, you can buy a house in that district D You won’t be able to buy a house in that district for less than $100,000 Question 22: The rural population grew slowly from 1950 to 1990 and reached its peak in 1992 A The rural population leveled off in 1992 after growing slowly for 40 years B The rural population reached its lowest level in 1992 after growing slowly for 40 years C The rural population hit its highest level in 1992 after a slight increase in 40 years D The rural population experienced an upward trend from 1950 to 1992 Question 23: Most stores will accept a credit card instead of cash A Most stores will accept a credit card as an alternative for cash B Most stores will accept a credit card as an alternative to cash C Most stores will accept a credit card because they have no alternative but to use it D A credit card will be accepted by most stores instead for cash *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 24 to 30 Twenty-five students from Walling School are currently living in France They are there for three months as part of a living-abroad project The 16- and 17-year-old students are living with French families and attending a French school Most of the students have taken French language classes for or years and are finally getting an opportunity to use their French Not only are students learning a new language, but they are learning about a new culture, too Students have been particularly surprised about the French attitude towards food “They won’t leave anything on their plate,” says Vanessa Athol “They aren’t wasteful at all.” Vanessa has vowed to be more careful with waste when returning to the United States The group’s chaperone, Mrs Smith, has been pleased with the students’ acquisition of language “Even the most timid are trying their best to speak The students are learning a lot I’m very impressed,” she said Mrs Smith added that she thinks living with a French family makes a difference because students are forced to speak French “We are all very grateful to the French families who are hosting us.” The French families are happy to have the students, as they are getting to leam about American culture Both groups will be celebrating the exchange at a large potluck dinner at the end of the stay There will be a slide show of memories and the students will speak about their experiences Currently, the American students are periodically posting pictures and student essays on the Walling School website “Living in France is an experience I’ll never forget,” writes student Tina Davis “I know I’ll want to eat these croissants and this Camembert for the rest of my life!” (Source: 'Master TOEFL Junior (2014)) Question 24: Which title would be the most suitable for this article? A Walling School Students Stay Abroad in France B French Families love America C Student Tina Davis Lives in France D Walling School Website Posts Student Essays Question 25: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? A Students from Walling School are now staying in the USA B Walling School students are now staying with French families C These students are immigrants from the USA D Walling School students are applying for jobs in France Question 26: What can be implied about the culture in France? A It requires fluency in French B It can be learned from a book C It scares the students D It’s different from the culture in America Question 27: In paragraph 2, the word “vowed” is closest in meaning to A changed B saved C promised D received Question 28: In paragraph 3, the word “acquisition” is closest in meaning to A speaking B gaining C responsibility D purchase Question 29: Based on the passage, what does Mrs Smith probably think about the French language? A It is more beautiful than Spanish B It’s best to learn it from a French family in France C It is very important for international communication D It is something each and every student needs to know Question 30: According to the passage, how will the students conclude their stay? A They will say in hostel together B They well take a French exam C They will have a party together D They will visit Paris together * Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35 Do you know that your place on the family ladder may have certain effects on the sort of person you grow up to be? You may be the only child, the eldest, youngest or (31) one; you may be the youngest of three boys or the eldest girl with a younger brother and sister All the different combinations of relationships will have helped to make you the person you are (32) of years between your siblings and you also helps to shape your character Knowing such details about your best friend or loved one (33) also tell you about the type of friend or partner he needs For example, a boy with a younger sister would normally (34) much better with a girl who has an older brother than with a girl who has a younger brother Similarly, if your girlfriend is the oldest in her family, she would probably be more than a little domineering Fortunately for all of us, family psychology is not totally accurate There are always exceptions to the rule Most important of all, we should always judge people (35) to who they are, not the relatives they have Question 31: A middle B focus C center D average Question 32: A number B A amount C The number D The amount Question 33: A could B should C need D ought Question 34: A put up B stand by C make up D get along Question 35: A relating B according C concerning average D regarding * 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 36: One meeting has already taken place and we expect the programme to run over the next two years A come about B come in for C chance upon D take up Question 37: By any sensible logic, fighting terrorism with war is only counter-productive and in the long run only adds fuel to the fire A improve B ameliorate C recover D exacerbate *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 38: Their contributions to science have earned them an everlasting place in history A indefinite B eternal C temporary D round-the-lock Hoctai.vn - Webiste chia sẻ Tài liệu, Đề + Thi Online miễn phí có lời giải chi tiết Facebook: https://facebook.com/hoctai.vn Question 39: Indifferent to hunting or wrestling or drinking, Bill, who likes to read, is thoughtful and gentle A a second thought B considerate C superficial D compassionate * 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 40: Paper was so expensive during the Middle Ages that it has to be used sparingly A so expensive B it has C be used D sparingly Question 41: An autistic child usuall appearance to go through his early development normally, but a break in development usually occurs by the age of three A appearance B normally C development D by the age Question 42: The legal system has much safeguards to protect the right of a defendant to an impartial jury A much B the right C defendant D jury 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 43 to 50 Working on the computer is very tough on your body, which is not used to this modem type of work Sitting has long been known to cause back pain and negatively influence circulation, which can promote cardiovascular disease Extensive use of the keyboard and mouse can lead to stiffening of the muscles in your hands, arms, and neck Staring at a bright screen for too long can cause dry eyes and headaches So, computer work can be as unhealthy a job as you can imagine First and foremost, sitting for long stretches of time is a very serious health risk! Sitting affects your blood circulation, your back experiences a steady stress, you are more likely to drink and eat stuff that isn’t good for you, and you bum very little calories, making it more likely that you overeat As a result, sitting contributes to a host of conditions, most notably gaining weight, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and consequently a shortened life span Second, bad posture causes pain You can develop bad posture from anything you habitually, whether it’s sitting, standing, or walking The typical consequences associated with bad posture while working on the computer are pain in the back, shoulder, and neck, often resulting in tension headaches Third, staring at the screen causes eve strain Staring at a bright screen for hours can lead to eye fatigue or eye strain, headaches, blurred vision, burning, itching or tearing eyes, and temporary vision disorders Fortunately, eye strain rarely results in a permanent condition and symptoms can be prevented or cured rather easily Last, but not least, emotional pressure and isolation cause anxiety and depression Computers are very efficient tools in that they help us with getting more work done in less time At the same time, you spend less face-to-face time with your colleagues, family, or friends This can lead to isolation, anxiety, and depression, i.e both physical and mental health issues The symptoms are manifold and can include tense muscles, back pain, headaches, poor sleep (insomnia), increased or flat breathing, quickened pulse, and generally signs of stress, depression, or anxiety (Adaptedfrom: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-reasons-working-with-compiiters-is-bad-for-you-howto-stay-healthy/) Question 43: According to the passage, human body is NOT A successful in B capable of C adaptive to working on the computer D familiar with Question 44: The word “cardiovascular” in Paragraph means connected with A the brain and the nerve systems B the heart and the blood vessels C the lungs and the breathing organs D the limbs and their muscles Question 45: What is NOT mentioned as a cause of health issues related to working on the computer? A Looking at the screen for hours B Sitting for a long time C Working from home D Lacking direct human contacts Question 46: What is NOT mentioned as being affected by sitting for long? A Your back muscles B Your eating habits C Your blood circulation D Your eye-sight Question 47: Which of the followings can best replace the word “eye strain” in Paragraph 4? A Eye stress B Eye disease C Eye fatigue D Eye trouble Question 48: It can be inferred from the passage that emotional and physical issues are A inseparable B pressing C easy to cure Question 49: According to the passage, all the mentioned issues are A controversial B preventable C international D permanent D simple Question 50: What is the organization of the passage? A Advantages and disadvantages B Problems and solutions C Causes and effects D Comparing and contrasting ... judge people (35 ) to who they are, not the relatives they have Question 31 : A middle B focus C center D average Question 32 : A number B A amount C The number D The amount Question 33 : A could... make you the person you are (32 ) of years between your siblings and you also helps to shape your character Knowing such details about your best friend or loved one (33 ) also tell you about the... blanks from 31 to 35 Do you know that your place on the family ladder may have certain effects on the sort of person you grow up to be? You may be the only child, the eldest, youngest or (31 ) one;