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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. educate
B. engineer
C. acceptable
D. department
Question 2 : A. future
B. picture
C. culture
D. turn
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 primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3 : A. habitat
B. inflation
C. disease
D. remove
Question 4 : A. complete
B. command
C. common
D. community
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 5 : They asked me how long did it take to get to Paris by train.
A
B
C
D
Question 6 : After driving for twenty miles, he suddenly realized that he has been driving
A
B
C
in the wrong direction.
D
Question 7: Because the Red Cross accepts blood from most donors, the nurses will not let you
A
B
give blood if you have just had a cold.
C
D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions.
Question 8 : In Vietnam, application forms for the National Entrance Examinations must be ___before
the deadline, often in April.
A. issued
B. signed
C. filed
D. submitted
Question 9 : He walked ____ I could not catch up with him.
A. fast
B. so fast that
C. as fast as
D. faster than
Question 10 : It is high time we _____ something to protect our environment .
A. do
B. to do
C. did
D. have done
Question 11 : The more _____ you are, the easier it is for you to make friends.
A. reserved
B. funny
C. sociable
D. social
Question 12 : I can ........... with most things but I cannot stand noisy children.
A. put up
B. put on
C. put aside
D. put off
Question 13: Neither the students nor their lecturer .......... English in the classroom.
A. use
B. are using
C. uses
D. have used
Question 14: ________ she can buy everything she likes.
A. So rich is she that B So rich she is that C. Such rich is she that D. All are right
Question 15 : This is the second time____________.
A. you are losing your door key
B. you've lost your door key
C. you were losing your door key
D. your door key was lost by you
Question 16 : The man ______ is very friendly.
A. that lives next door
B. who live next door
C. which lives next door
D. who lives the next door
Question 17: Universities send letters of .......... to successful candidates by post.
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A. accept
B. acceptable
C. acceptably
D. acceptance
Question 18 : If you do not learn seriously, ________ to understand the subject well.
A. you will never be able
B. will you never be able
C. never you will be able
D. will never you be able
Question 19 : His research has not been able to be .............. because of a financial difficulty.
A. set up
B. put off
C. turned on
D. carried out
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 20:
- Tim
: Lets go to Fuji for our summer holiday !
- Tom : _______ .
A. How about you ? B. Whats the matter
C. Not at all
D. OK. It sounds good
Question 21:
- Lora : Sorry, the manager is not here
- Jane : _______ ? .
A. Can I take a message then
B. Can I speak to the manager, please
C. Would you like to leave a message
D. Can I leave a message then.
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 22: Hes really delighted with his success.
A. pleased
B. angry
C. entertained
D. annoyed
Question 23: Try to eliminate fatty foods from your diet.
A. limit
B. move
C. add
D. get rid of
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
Question 24: Those clothes are inappropriate for this morning.
A. improper
B. attractive
C. suitable
D.available
Question 25: She is a very generous woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity
organization.
A. mean
B. amicable
C. kind
D. hospitable
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to each of the following questions.
Question 26: People say that he gets a high salary.
A. It is said that he gets a high salary.
B. It is said for him to get high salary.
C. He is said that he gets a high salary.
D. That he gets a high salary is said.
Question 27 : Its high time you started revising for the coming exam.
A. I think you should start revising for the coming exam right now.
B. Revising for the coming exam takes your time.
C. Its time to come to the exam after revising.
D. The time is high because you started revising for the coming exam.
Question 28 : This film is interesting but the film we saw last week was more interesting.
A. The film we saw last week was as interesting as this one.
B. The film we saw last week was less interesting than this one.
C. The film we saw last week was more interesting as this one.
D. The film we saw last week was more interesting than this one.
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 29: The weather was very hot. They continued playing football.
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A. Although the hot weather, they continued playing football.

B. In spite of the hot weather, they continued playing football.
C. In spite of the weather was hot, they continued playing football.
D. Despite the weather was hot, they continued playing football.
Question 30: She helped us a lot with our project. We couldnt continue without her.
A. Provided her contribution wouldnt come, we couldnt have continued with the project.
B. Unless we had her contribution, we couldnt have continued with the project.
C. If she hadnt contributed positively, we couldnt have continued with the project.
D. But for her contribution, we could have continued with the project.
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.
Singapore has a highly developed market-based economy, (31 ) ___ historically revolves
around extended trade. Along with Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan, Singapore is one (32 ) ___
The Four Asian Tigers. The economy depends heavily on exports , refining, imported goods, especially
in manufacturing. Manufacturing constituted 26 (33)____ of Singapores GDP in 2005. The
manufacturing industry is well-diversified into electronics, petroleum refining, chemicals, (34)___
engineering and biomedical sciences manufacturing. In 2006, Singapore produced about 10 percent of
the worlds foundry water output. Singapore is the busiest port in the world in terms of tonnage shipped.
Singapore is the worlds fourth largest foreign exchange trading centre after London, New York City
(35 )_____ Tokyo.
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to each of the questions from 36 to 42.
American movies create myths about college life in the United States. These stories are entertaining,
but they are not true. You have to look beyond Hollywood movies to understand what college is really
like.
Thanks to the movies, many people believe that college students party and socialize more than they
study. Movies almost never show students working hard in class or in the library. Instead, movies show
them eating, talking, hanging out, or dancing to loud music at wild parties. While it is true that American
students have the freedom to participate in activities, they also have academic responsibilities. In order
to succeed, they have to attend classes and study hard.
Another movie myth is that athletics is the only important extracurricular activity. In fact, there is a
wide variety of nonacademic activities on campus such as special clubs, service organizations, art, and
theater programs. This variety allows students to choose what interests them. Even more important, after
graduation, students rsums look better to employers if they list a few extracurricular activities.
Most students in the movies can easily afford higher education. If only this were true! While it is true
that some American college students are wealthy, most are from families with moderate incomes. Up to
80% of them get some type of financial aid. Students from middle and lower-income families often work
part-time throughout their college years. There is one thing that many college students have in common,
but it is not something you will see in the movies. They have parents who think higher education is a
priority, a necessary and important part of their children's lives.
Movies about college life usually have characters that are extreme in some way: super athletic, super
intelligent, super wealthy, super glamorous, etc. Movies use these stereotypes, along with other myths of
romance and adventure because audiences like going to movies that include these elements. Of course,
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real college students are not like movie characters at all.

So the next time you want a taste of the college experience, do not go to the movies. Look at some
college websites or brochures instead. Take a walk around your local college campus. Visit a few
classes. True, you may not be able to see the same people or exciting action you will see in the movies,
but you can be sure that there are plenty of academic adventures going on all around you !
Question 36: The stories about college life in American movies are not ____.
A. true
B. interesting
C. boring
D. exciting
Question 37: The phrase academic responsibilities in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to
______.
A. learning duties
B. training skills
C. caring professions
D. teaching methods
Question 38: Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Learning is only part of students college life.
B. There is a wide choice of extracurricular activities for college students.
C. Extracurricular activities are of no importance to employers.
D. Not all extracurricular activities are students academic responsibilities.
Question 39: The word they in the third paragraph refers to ______.
A. employers
B. activities
C. colleges
D. rsums
Question 40: The word moderate in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. not high
B. unlimited
C. not steady
D. sensible
Question 41: Many American students have to work part-time throughout their college years because
______.
A. they are not allowed to work full-time
B. they want to gain experience
C. their parents force them to
D. they can earn money for their expenses
Question 42: Which of the following could best serve as the title of the passage?
A. Going to College: The Only Way to Succeed in Life
B. Hollywood Movies: The Best About College Life
C. Extracurricular Activities and Job Opportunities
D. American College Life and the Movies
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.
The need for a surgical operation, especially an emergency operation, almost always comes as a
severe shock to the patient and his family. Despite modern advances, most people still have an irrational
fear of hospitals and anaesthetics. Patients do not often believe they really need surgery- cutting into a
part of the body as opposed to treatment with drugs.
In the early year of the 20th century, there was little specialization in surgery. A good surgeon was
capable of performing almost every operation that had been advised up to that time. Today the situation
is different. Operations are now being carried out that were not even dreamed of fifty years ago. The
heart can be safely opened and its valves repaired. Clogged blood vessels can be clean out, and broken
ones mended and replaced. A lung, the whole stomach, or even part of the brain can be removed and still
permit the patient to live a comfortable and satisfactory life. However, not every surgeon wants to, or is
qualified to carry out every type of modern operation.
The scope of surgery has increase remarkably in the past decades. Its safety has increased, too.
Deaths from most operations are about 20% of what they were in 1910 and surgery has been extended in
many directions, for example, to certain types of birth defects in new born babies, and at the other end of
the scale, to life-saving operation for the octogenarian. The hospital stay after surgery has been
shortened to as little as a week for most major operations. Most patients are out of bed on the day after
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an operation and may be back at work in two or three weeks.

One of the most revolutionary areas of modern surgery is that of organ transplants. Until a few
decades ago, no person, except an identical twins, was able to accept into his body the tissues of another
person without reacting against them and eventually killing them. Recently, however, it has been
discovered that with the use of X-rays and special drugs, it is possible to graft tissues from one person to
another which will survive for periods of a year or more. Kidneys have been successfully transplanted
between non-identical twins. Heart and lung transplants have also been reasonably successful.
Spare parts surgery, the simple routine replacement of all worn-out organs by new ones, is still a
dream of the future but surgery is ready for such miracles. In the meantime, you can be happy if the
doctors say to you: Yes, I think it is possible to operate on you for this condition.
Question 43. Most people are afraid of being operated on _______.
A. in spite of improvements in modern surgery
B. because they think modern drugs are dangerous
C. because they do not believe they need anesthetics
D. unless it is an emergency operation
Question 44. Surgeons in the early 20th century compared with modern ones _____ .
A. had less to learn about surgery
B. needed more knowledge
C. were more trusted by their patients
D. could perform every operation known today
Question 45. A patient can still live a comfortable life even after the removal of _____.
A. his brain
B. a major organ such as the stomach or one lung
C. his lungs
D. part of the stomach or the whole liver
Question 46. The word clogged is most likely to correspond to _____.
A. clean
B. blocked
C. covered
D. unwashed
Question 47. Today, compared with 1910 _________.
A. 20% fewer of all operation patients die
B. 20% of all operation patients recover
C. operation deaths have increased by 20%
D. five times fewer patients die after being operated on
Question 48. What is the similar meaning to the word octogenarian ?
A. eighteen-year-old
B. person in his eighties
C. person having eighth operation
D. eye specialist
Question 49. The main difficulty with organ transplants is _____.
A. it is difficult to find organs of the same size
B. only identical twins can give permission for their organs to be exchanged
C. the bodys tendency to reject alien tissues
D. the patient is not allowed to use drugs after them
Question 50. You can be happy if your surgeon can operate because it means ______.
A. he thinks your condition may be curable
B. he is a good doctor
C. he knows you will survive
D. you are getting better already.
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Question 1 : A. uniform
B. university
C. student
D. customer
Question 2 : A. economy
B. came
C. computers
D. device
Question 3 : A. admittance
B. origin
C. regional
D. government
Question 4 : A. penalize
B. athletic
C. amateur
D. synchronize
Question 5 : A number of applicants has already been interviewed but none of them are
A
B
C
qualified enough.
D
Question 6 : We wouldnt share our opinions so quickly if there isnt Internet connectivity.
A
B
C
D
Question 7: The lifestyle of the people who live in each culture area reflect the geography
A
B
C
D
of that area.
Question 8: Mr.Pike ____ for this company for more than thirty years, and he intends to stay here until
he ______ .
A. worked / retires B. works / is retiring C. has worked / retires
D. is working / will retire
Question 9 : John forgot ____ his ticket so he was not allowed _____ the club.
A. brought / enter
B. bring / entering C. bringing / to enter
D. to bring / to enter
Question 10 : There _____ mutual understanding between friends.
A. must be
B. must to be
C. are
D. must have been
Question 11 : Neither the mother nor the children ______ aware of the danger.
A. were
B. was
C. is
D. has been
Question 12 : ________ she got the salary last week, she has complained that she is out of money.
A. Unless
B. Even though
C. In case
D. As
Question 13: ______ we save, ______ we can buy a new house.
A. The much money / the less soon
B. More money / the soon
C. More money / sooner
D. The more money / the sooner
Question 14: When you finish writing, you should ______ your composition.
A. keep up
B. look on
C. pass away
D. go over
Question 15 : Nam studied hard _______ .
A. in order to passing the exam
B. so that he will pass the exam
C. in order pass the exam
D. so as that he will pass the exam
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Question 16 : The government has ____ measures to promote the development of the economy.
A. made
B. taken
C. carried
D. achieved
Question 17: Mountain gorillas are an endangered species _____ habitats are being destroyed.
A. whose
B. why
C. which
D. that
Question 18 : My father ____ an interest in collecting stamps. He had a valuable stamp collection.
A. got on
B. kept in
C. went over
D. took up
Question 19 : If we ______ earlier in the morning, we ______ at the village now.
A. departed / would have arrived
B. had departed / would arrive
C. departed / would arrived
D. had departed / would have arrived
Question 20:
- Tim
: What are you going to do for the vacation ?.
- Tom
: ________ .
A. That sounds great
B. How about you ? What will you do ?
C. I will take some tests.
D. Im not sure, but I might go camping for a few days.
Question 21:
- Lora : How did you feel when you first started work ?
- Jane : _________ .
A. Not at all
B. I dont think so
C. A bit nervous
D. Thanks for asking me
Question 22: In America, when a woman and a man are introduced, shaking hands is up to woman.
A. depends on
B. replies on
C. waits on
D. congratulates on
Question 23: I havent been to the cinema for a decade
A. five years
B. seven years
C. ten years
D. twenty years
Question 24: In remote communities, it's important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
A. remake
B. empty
C. refill
D. repeat
Question 25: Strongly advocating health foods, Jane doesnt eat any chocolate.
A. supporting
B. impugning
C. advising
D. denying
Question 26: We asked some workers to redecorate the house last year.
A. We redecorated the house by ourselves last year.
B. The house was not redecorated by any workers last year.
C. We had the house redecorated last year.
D. The workers refused to redecorate the house last year.
Question 27 : John said, Mary, do not forget to send the letters.
A. John reminded Mary to send the letters.
B. John told Mary that he did not forget to send the letters.
C. Mary promised not to forget to send the letters.
D. Mary asked Peter to send the letters.
Question 28 : What a pity ! I did not take my camera.
A. I regret taking my camera.
B. If only I had taken my camera.
C. I wish I took my camera
D. My camera used to be taken.
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Question 29: Hartford is the capital of Connecticut. It is the second largest city in the state.
A. The capital of Connecticut, Hartford which is the second largest city in the state.
B. Hartford, the capital of Connecticut, is the second largest city in the state.
C. Hartford, the second largest city in the state, which is the capital of Connecticut.
D. Hartford, the capital of Connecticut, that is the second largest city in the state.
Question 30: He had just finished eating his breakfast. Then he fell down
A. Hardly did he finished eating his breakfast when he fell down
B. Hardly he had finished eating his breakfast when he fell down
C. Hardly had he finished eating his breakfast when he fell down
D. Hardly have he finished eating his breakfast when he fell down
BRINGING THE LEARNING OUTDOORS
Kindergarten is a fun place (31)________ young children learn. In some special kindergartens, children
learn outside most of the day!
Some kindergartens are (32)_____ the forest. In these "forest kindergartens," children play freely. They're
outside in all kinds of weather. At forest kindergartens, children learn by climbing trees and picking fruit.
They also learn about and (33) ______ animals. For example, they collect chicken eggs and feed baby mice.
Little Flower Kindergarten is in Dong Nai, Vietnam. At this school, children learn about farming. They
also learn that it is important (34)_____ healthy food. They grow vegetables in gardens - on the roof! They
eat the vegetables they grow in their lunches.
At Fuji Kindergarten in Tokyo, Japan, trees grow inside the building! The classroom windows and sliding
doors (35)______ open to the outside most of the year. The roof is a big, wooden circle. Children love to play
and run on it.
(Source: Discoveries magazine April 2016)
Question 31:
Question 32:
Question 33:
Question 34:
Question 35:
A. which
A. in
A. take on
A. to eat
A. make
B. where
B. on
B. take over
B. eating
B. stay
C. when
C. at
C. take after
C. ate
C. do
D. why
D. by
D. take care of
D. eaten
D. be
answer
During the teenage years, many young people can at times be difficult to talk to. They often
seem to dislike being questioned. They may seem unwilling to talk about their work at school. This is a
normal development becoming independent of teenagers trying to be adult while they are still growing
up. Young people are usually more willing to talk if they believe that questions are asked out of real
interest and not because people are trying to check up on them.
Parents should do their best to talk to their sons and daughters about school work and future
plan but should not push them to talk if they dont want to. Parents should also watch for the danger
signs: some young people in trying to be adult may experiment with sex, drugs, alcohol or smoking.
Parents need to watch for any signs of unusual behavior which may be connected with these and get
help if necessary.
Question 36. This passage is taken from a ______.
A. handbook for parents.
B. school timetable
C. teenage magazine.
D. book for children
Question 37. Why do adults sometimes find teenagers difficult to talk to ?
A. Because most teenagers are quiet
B. Because teenagers dont want to talk to other people
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C. Because teenagers think adults are not honest

D. Because most teenagers hate adults.
Question 38: What does the word they in bold in paragraph 1 refer to _____ ?
A. parents
B. future plan
C. school work
D. teenagers
Question 39. When can you expect young people to be more talkative than usual?
A. when people talk to them because they are really interested and not just checking on them.
B. when adults give them a lot of money to spend
C. when adults talk to them about something other than their work in school.
D. when adults talk to them about sex, alcohol and drugs
Question 40. Some teenagers experiment with drinking and smoking because _____.
A. cigarettes and alcohol are available everywhere.
B. cigarettes and alcohol are cheap
C. women like smoking and drinking men.
D. they regard them as a mark of adulthood.
Question 41. The word behavior in the passage most nearly means _______.
A. feeling
B. manners
C. activities
D. reaction
Question 42. When is it necessary for parents to find help for their child ?
A. When the teens starts taking up smoking
B. When its difficult to communicate with
C. When they dont have future plans
D. When they have low marks in school
You can usually tell when your friends are happy or angry by the looks on their faces or by their
actions. This is useful because reading their emotional expressions helps you to know how to respond to
them. Emotions have evolved to help us respond to important situations and to convey our intentions to
others. But does raising the eyebrows and rounding the mouth say the same thing in Minneapolis as it
does in Madagascar? Much research on emotional expressions has centered on such questions.
According to Paul Ekman, the leading researcher in this area, people speak and understand
substantially the same facial language. Studies by Ekmans group have demonstrated that humans
share a set of universal emotional expressions that testify to the common biological heritage of the
human species. Smiles, for example, signal happiness and frowns indicate sadness on the faces of people
in such far- flung places as Argentina, Japan, Spain, Hungary, Poland , Sumatra ,the United States,
Vietnam, the jungles of New Guinea , and the Eskimo villages north of Artic Circle. Ekman and his
colleagues claim that people everywhere can recognize at least seven basic emotions: sadness, fear,
anger, disgust, contempt, happiness, and surprise. There are, however, huge differences across cultures
in both the context and intensity of emotional displays the so called display rules. In many Asian
cultures, for example, children are taught to control emotional responses especially negative oneswhile many American children are encouraged to express their feelings more openly. Regardless of
culture, however, emotions usually show themselves, to some degree , in peoples behavior. From their
first days of life, babies produce facial expressions that communicate their feelings.
The ability to read facial expressions develops early, too. Very young children pay close attention to
facial expressions, and by age five, they nearly equal adults in their skill at reading emotions on peoples
faces. This evidence all points to a biological underpinning for our abilities to express and interpret a
basic set of human emotions. Moreover, as Charles Darwin pointed out over a century ago, some
emotional expressions seem to appear across species boundaries. Cross - cultural psychologists tell us
that certain emotional responses carry different meanings in different cultures. For example, what
emotion do you suppose might be conveyed by sticking out your tongue? For Americans, this might
indicate disgust, while in China it can signify surprise. Likewise, a grin on an American face may
indicate joy, while on a Japanese face it may just as easily mean embarrassment. Clearly, culture
influences emotional expressions.
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Question 43. According to the passage, we respond to others by _________.

A. observing their looks
B. watching their actions
C. observing their emotional expressions
D. looking at their faces
Question 44. Many studies on emotional expressions try to answer the question whether __________.
A. different cultures have similar emotional expressions.
B. eyebrow raising means the same in Minneapolis and Madagascar.
C. raising the eyebrows has similar meaning to rounding the mouth.
D. rounding the mouth has the same meaning in Minneapolis and Madagascar.
Question 45. The word evolved in line 3 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. reduced
B. increased
C. simplified
D. developed
Question 46. Paul Ekman is mentioned in the passage as an example of ____________.
A. lacked many main ingredients
B. researchers on universal language
C. researchers who can speak and understand many languages
D. investigators on universal emotional expressions
Question 47. The biggest difference lies in __________.
A. how long negative emotions are displayed B. how intensive emotions are expressed
C. how emotional responses are controlled
D. how often positive emotions are shown
Question 48. Unlike American children, Asian children are encouraged to _______.
A. control their emotions
B. display their emotions openly
C. conceal their positive emotions
D. change their behaviour
Question 49. The phrase this evidence in line 21 refers to _________.
A. the fact that children are good at recognizing others emotions
B. human facial expressions
C. a biological underpinning for humans to express emotions
D. the fact that children can control their feelings
Question 50. The best title for the passage is ________________.
A. Cultural universals in emotional expressions
B. Ways to control emotional expressions
C. review of research on emotional expressions
D. Human habit of displaying emotions
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Question 1 : A.measure
B.breathe
C.breath
D. head
Question 2 : A. missed
B. stopped
C. talked
D. arrived
Question 3 : A. explain
B. involve
C. purpose
D. control
Question 4 : A. dictation
B. communicate
C. occasion
D. reservation
Question 5 : The world is becoming more industrialized and the number of animal species
A
B
that have become extinct have increased.
C
D
Question 6 : Each of the members of the group were made to write a report every week.
A
B
C
D
Question 7:
If you think carefully before making your decision, you will avoid to get into trouble
A
B
C
later.
D
Question 8: Those who dont get ______their colleagues are sometimes isolated at their jobs.
A. up with
B. on to
C .by with
D. along with
Question 9: When I ______to visit her yesterday, she ______ a party.
A. come / was prepared
B. came / prepared
C. came / was preparing
D. came/has prepared
Question 10 : Peter is so _____ that he never thinks of anything bad and unsuccessful.
A. optimistic
B. disappointed
C. pessimistic
D. keen
Question 11 : If you finish the report, please give it to your supervisor. He will read ____and make
any necessary changes.
A. out
B. through
C. over
D. with
Question 12 : I ______Tom with me if I had known you and he didnt get along well with each other.
A. wont bring
B. didnt bring
C. hadnt brought
D. wouldnt have brought
Question 13: Last year Matt earned _____ his brother, who had a better position.
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A. twice as much as B. twice more than

C. twice as more as
D. twice as many as
Question 14: Reagan _______ an actor years ago.
A. is said to be
B. was said being
C. was said have been
D. is said to have been
Question 15 : No sooner ______ the feast will start tomorrow.
A. will the bell ring than
B. the bell will ring than
C. the bell will ring when
D. will the bell ring when
Question 16 : A (n) ____________ child means a child who behaves badly and saddens his parents.
A. active
B. hard working
C. obedient
D. insubordinate
Question 17: Much progress on computers ________ since 1950.
A. has been made
B. has done
C. has been done
D. has made
Question 18 : It looks like theyre going to succeed ______ their present difficulties.
A. despite
B. because of
C. even though
D. yet
Question 19 : Everyone likes ________ when they have got some success.
A. to congratulate
B. to be congratulating C. to be congratulated
D. being congratulated
Question 20:
- Nam : I dont think English is too hard to study
- Huy : ______ .
A. I do too
B. I dont neither
C. Neither do I
D. I do either
Question 21:
- Duy : How nice ! You performed so beautifully !
- Huong: ________ .
A. Thank you. I am happy you like me.
B. Thank you. But I dont think I did well.
C. Thank you. But I am not so sure.
D. Thank you. Its very encouraging.
Question 22: Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars
according to brightness.
A. record
B. shine
C. categorize
D. diversify
Question 23: She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students.
A. strict
B. outspoken
C. firm
D. tactful
Question 24: The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now.
A. constant
B. objective
C. changeable
D. ignorant
Question 25: In big cities, animals should be kept under control.
A. out of dispute
B. out of hand
C. out of order
D. out of discipline
Question 26: Although my fathers always busy, he often helps me with my homework.
A. My fathers always busy, but he often helps me with my homework.
B. My fathers always busy, and he often helps me with my homework.
C. My fathers always busy, so he often helps me with my homework.
D. My fathers always busy because he often helps me with my homework.
Question 27 : We had to put off our wedding until September.
A. It was not until September that our wedding had to be put off.
B. Not until September did we have to put off our wedding.
C. Our wedding until September had to be postponed.
D. Our wedding had to be postponed until September.
Question 28 : As soon as he arrived at the airport, he called home.
A. He arrived at the airport sooner than he had expected.
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B. No sooner had he arrived at the airport than he called home.

C. Calling home, he said that he had arrived at the airport.
D. He arrived at the airport and called me to take him home.
Question 29: He behaved in a very strange way. That surprised me a lot.
A. His behaviour was a very strange thing, that surprised me most.
B. He behaved very strangely, which surprised me very much.
C. What almost surprised me was the strange way he behaved.
D. I was almost not surprised by his strange behaviour.
Question 30: Put your coat on. You will get cold.
A. You will not get cold unless you put your coat on.
B. Put your coat on, otherwise you will get cold.
C. It is not until you put your coat on that you will get cold.
D. You not only put your coat on but also get cold.
There is usually one important subject missing from most school timetables. Very few students
are (31) ___ how to organize their learning, and how to make the best use of their time. Lets take
some simple examples. Do you know how to (32) ___ up words in a dictionary , and do you understand
all the information the dictionary contains ? Can you (33) ___ notes quickly, and can you understand
them afterwards ? For some reason, many schools give learners no help with these matters. Teachers ask
students to (34) ___ pages from books , or tell them to write ten pages, but dont explain how to do it.
Learning by heart can be useful, but it is important to have a genuine understanding of a subject. You
can (35) ___ a lot of time memorizing books, without understanding anything about the subject.
Question
Question
Question
Question
Question
31 :
32 :
33 :
34 :
35 :
A.
A.
A.
A.
A.
taught
find
do
concentrate
pass
B. learned
B. get
B. send
B. remind
B. waste
C. educated
C. research
C. make
C. forget
C. tell
D. graduated
D. look
D. revise
D. memorize
D. use
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According to airline industry statistics, almost 90 percent of airline accidents are survivable or
partially survivable. But passengers can increase their chances of survival by learning and following
certain tips. Experts say that you should read and listen to safety instructions before take-off and ask
questions if you have uncertainties. You should fasten your seat belt low on your hips and as tightly as
possible. Of course, you should also know how the release mechanism of your belt operates. During
take-off and landings you are advised to keep your feet flat on the floor. Before takeoff you should
locate the nearest exit and an alternative exit and count the rows of seat between you and the exits so
that you can find them in the dark if necessary. In the even that you are forewarned of the possible
accident, you should put your hands on your ankles and keep your head down until the plane come to
complete stop.
If smoke is present in the cabin, you should keep your head low and cover your face with
napkins, towels, or clothing. If possible, wet these for added protection against smoke inhalation. To
evacuate as quickly as possible, follow crew command and do not take personal belongings with you.
Do not jump on escape slides before they are fully inflated and when you jump, do so with your arms
and legs extended in front of you. When you get to the ground, you should move away from the plane as
quickly as possible, and never smoke near the wreckage.
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Question 36 : According to the passage, which exits should an airline passenger locate before take-off ?
A. The nearest one.
B. The ones that can be found in the dark.
C. The two closest to the passengers seat.
D. The ones with counted rows of seats between them.
Question 37. The word evacuate in line 13 is closest in meaning to______.
A. vacate
B. escape
C. maintain
D. return
Question 38. According to the passage, airline travelers should keep their feet flat on the floor______.
A. during take-off and landings
B. throughout the flight
C. especially during landings
D. only if an accident is possible
Question 39. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Airline industry accident statistics.
B. Guidelines for increasing aircraft passengers survival.
C. Procedures for evacuating aircraft.
D. Safety instructions in air travel.
Question 40. Airline passenger are to do all of the following EXCEPT______.
A. fasten their seat belt before take-off
B. locate the nearest exist
C. carry personal belongings in an emergency D. ask questions about safety
Question 41. The word inflated in line 14 is closest in meaning to______.
A. expanded
B. lifted
C. increased
D. assembled
Question 42. Travelers are urged by experts to read and listen to safety instructions______.
A. if smoke is in the cabin
B. before take-off
C. before locating the exits
D. in an emergency
In the exploration of the linguistic life circle, it is apparent that it is much more difficult to learn
a second language in adulthood than a first language in childhood. Most adults never completely master
a foreign language, especially in phonology - hence the foreign accent. Their development often
'fossilizes' into permanent error patterns that no teaching or correction can undo. Of course there are
great individual differences, which depend on effort, attitudes, amount of exposure, quality of teaching,
and plain talent, but there seems to be a cap for the best adults in the best circumstances.
Many explanations have been advanced for children's superiority: they exploit the simplified,
repetitive conversation between parents and children, make errors unself-consciously, are more
motivated to communicate, like to conform, are not set in their ways, and have no first language to,
interfere. But some of these accounts are unlikely, based on what is known about how language
acquisition works.: Recent evidence is calling these social and motivation explanations into doubt.
Holding every other factor constant, a key factor stands out: sheer age.
Systematic evidence comes from the psychologist Elissa Newport and her colleagues. They
tested Korean and Chinese-born students at the University of Illinois who had spent at least ten years in
the U.S. The immigrants were given a list of 276 simple English sentences, half of them containing
some grammatical error. The immigrants who came to the U.S. between the ages of three an seven
performed identically to American-born students. Those who arrived between the ages of 8 and 15 did
worse the later they arrived, and those who arrived between 17 and 39 did the worst of all, and showed
huge variability unrelated their age of arrival.
Question 43: The passage mainly discusses______.
A. adult differences in learning a foreign language
B. children's ability to learn a language
C. the age factor in learning languages fast
D. Research into language acquisition
Question 44: The word 'cap' is closest in meaning to ____.
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A. prize
B. limit
C. covering
D. level
Question 45: According to the passage, young children learn languages quickly for all the following
reasons EXCEPT_____
A. they make many mistakes
B. they want to talk
C. their approach is flexible
D. they frequently repeat words
Question 46: The word 'set' is closest in meaning to _____.
A. fixed
B. changed
C. stable
D. formed
Question 47: The word 'unrelated' could be replaced by ______
A. unconnected
B. unfamiliar
C. unclassified
D. unidentified
Question 48: In the experiment in the passage, the psychologists discovered____.
A. most students had lived in the U.S. for more than ten years
B. older students were unable to learn English
C. young students learn English best
D. students who arrived late were worst of all
Question 49: The word 'who' refers to _____.
A. Elissa Newport
B. Koreans
C. students
D. colleagues
Question 50: According to the passage, what was the purpose of examining a sample number of
immigrants ?
A. To compare different age groups
B. To detect differences in nationalities
C. To confirm different language characteristics D. To measure the use of grammar
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Question 1 :
A. host
B. prove
C. compose
D. program
Question 2 : A. pencil
B. penalty
C. personality
D. peasant
Question 3 : A. prisoner
B. disaster
C. agency
D. president
Question 4 : A. pity
B. event
C. medal
D. spirit
Question 5 : Many young people lack skills, good education, and financial to settle in the
A
B
urban areas where many jobs are found.
C
D
Question 6 : A basic knowledge of social studies, such as history and geography, are considered
A
B
C
a basic part of the education of every child.
D
Question 7: It has been said that laser to be the most miraculous to cure patients.
A
B
C
D
Question 8: Only because she had to support her family_____ to leave school.
A. that Alice decides
B. so Alice decided
C. Alice decided
D. did Alice decide
Question 9: _______ today, there would be nowhere for them to stay.
A. If they arrive
B. Had they arrive
C. Were they to arrive
D. Provided they arrived
Question 10 : An economic _______ is a time when there is very little economic activity, which causes
a lot of unemployment and poverty.
A. improvement
B. depression
C. development
D. mission
Question 11 : Our plan__________by the members of the committee
A. considers
B. considered
C. is considering
D. is being considered
Question 12 : The children were quite attracted by the tamer and his animals _______ were performing
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on the stage.
A. that
B. which
C. whom
D. who
Question 13: Government have ___ laws to protect wildlife from overhunting and commercial trade.
A. enacted
B. enabled
C. enlarged
D. encouraged
Question 14: I _______ a terrible accident while I _______ on the beach.
A. see / am walking B. saw / was walking C. was seeing / walked
D. have seen / were walking
Question 15 : There's a rumor that the National Bank is going to ________the company I work for.
A. take on
B. take out of
C. take over
D. take off
Question 16 : Peter wont come to see you tomorrow, .. ?.
A. is he
B. will you
C. will he
D. does he
Question 17: By working systematically, you achieve the results you desire.
A. should
B. may
C. had better
D. would rather
Question 18 : As soon as I ______ smoking, I felt a lot better.
A. took up
B. took out
C. gave out
D. gave up
Question 19 : Smoking is not permitted here, so youd better _____ your cigarette.
A. extinguish
B. to extinguish
C. extinguishing
D. extinguished
Question 20:
- Nam : Im really tired. Im taking next week off.
- Mai : ________ .
A. Take care, my love. Have a nice weekend !
B. Really ? I dont know what you are going to do.
C. That sounds like a good idea. The break will do you good.
D. Well, you must be telling a lie !
Question 21:
- Huy : I would like some more tea.
- Dung : _____ .
A. Well, Id rather have coffee
B. Certainly you are
C. Im sorry. I havent got any left
D. No. Ive had enough
Question 22: The situation seems to be changing minute by minute
A. again and again
B. from time to time C. very rapidly
D. time after time.
Question 23: Human beings are constantly contaminating natural habitats of the wildlife.
A. polluting
B. promoting
C. destroying
D. protecting
Question 24: The proposal will go ahead despite strong objections from the public
A. support
B. disagreement C. agreement
D. dislike
Question 25: Mathematics, a required subject in all schools, is divided into many branches.
A. assembled
B. separated
C. strengthened
D. shortened
Question 26: I did not come to your party due to the rain.
A. If it did not rained, I would come to your party.
B. It was the rain that prevented me from coming to your party.
C. Even though it rained, I came to your party.
D. Suppose it did not rain, I would come to your party.
Question 27 : As soon as he approached the house, the policeman stopped him.
A. No sooner had he approached the house than the policeman stopped him.
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B. Hardly had he approached the house than the policeman stopped him.
C. No sooner had he approached the house when the policeman stopped him.
D. Hardly he had approached the house when the policeman stopped him.
Question 28 : I have never talked to the headmaster before .
A. Its the first time I ever talked to the headmaster
B. Its the first time I had ever talked to the headmaster.
C. Its the first time I have ever talked to the headmaster.
D. Its the first time I will ever have talked to the headmaster.
Question 29: They spent more money. They had to work harder.
A. The more money they spent, the harder they had to work.
B. The more they spent money, the harder work they had to.
C. The more money they spent, the more harder they had to work.
D. The more they spent money, the more hard they had to work.
Question 30: I dont remember the man. You met him at the canteen last week.
A. I dont remember the man whom you met him at the canteen last week.
B. I dont remember the man whose you met at the canteen last week.
C. I dont remember the man whom you met at the canteen last week.
D. I dont remember the man that you met him at the canteen last week.
Its quite rare to meet teenagers who dont like sports. When you are young, you know how
important (31) ___ to do physical exercise if you want to be healthy and strong, and for that reason you
often concentrate on just one sport with so (32) ___ enthusiasm that in the end you cant live without it.
The problem is, though, that as you grow up you have less and less spare time. At your age you have to
study harder if you want to get good marks to go to university, with perhaps only one afternoon a week
to do any sport. This happens just when you are the best (33) ____ for many sports, such as gymnastics
and swimming. By the time you finish all your studies you will probably be too old to be really good at
sports like those, but if you spend enough time on (34) ___ while you are young, then one day you will
find that you are very good at your sport but too old to study, and you will find it (35)____ to get a good
job. Somehow, it doesnt seem fair.
Question
Question
Question
Question
Question
31 :
32 :
33 :
34 :
35 :
A.
A.
A.
A.
A.
this is
keen
stage
training
impractical
B.
B.
B.
B.
B.
you are
many
age
practice
unlikely
C.
C.
C.
C.
C.
it is
great
period
exercise
improbable
D. things are
D. much
D. time
D. sporting
D. impossible
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Marian Andersons brilliant singing career began at age six when she sang spirituals at the Union
Baptist Church in her hometown of Philadelphia. She toured Europe in the 1920s, drawing vast acclaim.
However, when she returned to the United States she was still barred from performing on the American
operatic stage. After she was prevented from singing in Washingtons segregated Constitution Hall in
1939, Eleanor Roosevelt intervened and arranged for Miss Anderson to perform at the Lincoln
Memorial. A crowd of 75,000 people came to watch her sing before the Memorial. Marian Andersons
beautiful contralto voice broke down racial barriers, showing white Americans that blacks had a
profound contribution to make to Americas cultural life.
Eventually, in 1955, she became the first African- American singer to perform at New Yorks
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Metropolitan Opera. In her many years of touring, she had to endure a racism that forced her to enter
concert halls and hotels through service entrances. Her grace under this stress showed a moral
perseverance that paralleled that of the famous Martin Luther King, Jr.
Question 36: We can conclude from the passage that Marian Anderson first toured Europe instead of the
United States because _______.
A. it was too expensive to tour in the United States
B. she was not allowed to perform in the United States
C. she was paid more in Europe
D. there were better operatic facilities in Europe
Question 37: The word "barred" in line 3 could best be replaced by which of the following ?
A. purged
B. released
C. overpowered
D. prohibited
Question 38: The significance of Anderson's Lincoln Memorial performance was that _____.
A. 75,000 people came
B. her contralto voice was beautiful
C. She was too young
D. she was a black performer
Question 39: The phrase "broke down racial barriers" in the first paragraph means ______.
A. shattered obstacles
B. disclosed opportunities
C. revealed inaccuracies
D. analyzed destinations
Question 40: The word "eventually" in the second paragraph could best be replaced by _____.
A. sooner
B. in the long run
C. at last
D. recently
Question 41: According to the passage, what did Marian Anderson have in common with Martin Luther
King, Jr ?
A. singing in church
B. a performance at the Lincoln Memorial
C. a clear strong voice
D. moral perseverance
Question 42: What is NOT TRUE about Marian Anderson?
A. She had contralto voice.
B. She was a black singer.
C. Her singing career started after she was ten years old.
D. She was the first African-American singer who performed at New Yorks Metropolitan Opera
in 1955.
Sometimes people add to what they say even when they don't talk. Gestures are the "silent
language" of every culture. We point a finger or move another part of the body to show what we
want to say. It is important to know the body language of every country or we may be
misunderstood. In the United States, people greet each other with a handshake in a formal
introduction. The handshake must be firm. If the handshake is weak, it is a sign of weakness or
unfriendliness. Friends may place a hand on the other's arm or shoulder. Some people, usually
women, greet a friend with a hug.
Space is important to Americans. When two people talk to each other, they usually stand
about two and a half feet away and at an angle, so they are not facing each other directly.
Americans get uncomfortable when a person stands too close. They will move back to have
their space. If Americans touch another person by accident, they say, "Pardon me." or "Excuse
me." Americans like to look the other person in the eyes when they are talking. If you don't do
so, it means you are bored, hiding something, or are not interested. But when you are stare at
someone, it is not polite. For Americans, thumbs-up means yes, very good, or well done.
Thumbs down means the opposite. To call a waiter, raise one hand to head level or above. To
show you want the check, make a movement with your hands as if you are signing a piece of
paper. It is all right to point at things but not at people with the hand and index finger.
Americans shake their index finger at children when they scold them and pat them on the head
when they admire them. Learning a culture's body language is sometimes confusing. If you
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don't know what to do, the safest thing to do is to smile.

Question 43: From the passage we can learn that_______.
A. gestures don't mean anything while talking
B. It's confusing to understand a culture's body language
C. gestures can help us to express ourselves
D. American people often use body language in communication
Question 44: The word firm in the first paragraph refers to _________
A. tight
B. small
C. light
D. fast
Question 45: If you are introduced to a stranger from the USA, you should _______.
A. greet him with a hug
B. place a hand on his shoulder
C. shake his hand weakly
D. shake his hand firmly
Question 46: American people often ________.
A. show their friendship by touching each other
B. face each other directly when they are talking
C. say "Pardon me" to each other when they are talking
D. get uncomfortable when you stand or sit too close to them
Question 47: When your friend give you a thumbs-up, he, in fact, ____.
A. shows his rudeness to you
B. shows his anger to you
C. expresses his satisfaction to you
D. expresses his worries about you
Question 48: The word confusing in the second paragraph refers to ______
A. easy to understand
B. difficult to understand
C. convenient to understand
D. comfortable to understand
Question 49: Which of the following is NOT true about the culture of the United States?
A. It's impolite to look the other person in the eyes while talking.
B. It's rude to look at the other person for a long time.
C. Pointing at someone is usually considered rude.
D. It's all right to raise your hand slightly when you want to attract the waiter's attention.
Question 50: From this passage, we should pay much attention to _________when communicating with
Americans.
A. gesture
B. posture
C. body language and space. D. Both A & C
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Question 1 : A. relaxed
B. kissed
C. surprised
D. stopped
Question 2 : A. integration
B. international
C. immigration
D. operation
Question 3 :
A. effective
B. informal
C. dependent
D. kangaroo
Question 4:
A. vacancy
B. remember
C. impression
D. experience
Question 5: There must be something wrong with him because he looks rather tiredly.
A
B
C
D
Question 6 : It wasnt until I graduated from university that I didnt realize the value of good
A
B
C
D
education.
Question 7: Last week Mark told me that he got very bored with his present job and is looking for
A
B
C
a new one.
D
Question 8: Volunteers spend a lot of time _____ the elderly in their neighborhood to settle their
lives.
A. help
B. to help
C. helping
D. on helping
Question 9: He can't go out because he___________ his work.
A. doesn't finish
B. hasn't finished
C. didn't finish
D. hadn't finished
Question 10 : I saw him hiding something in a __________bag.
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A. plastic small black

B. small plastic black
C. black small plastic
D. small black plastic
Question 11 : No sooner
the soldiers leaped into the water.
A. had the ship touched the shore than
B. had the ship touched the shore when
C. the ship had touched the shore then
D. the ship touched the shore than
Question 12 : This present will be given to __________can answer the last question.
A. whomever
B. whoever
C. whom
D. who
Question 13: Had I not stayed up late last night, I tired now.
A. wouldnt be
B. wont be.
C. cant be.
D. wouldnt have been
Question 14: I cant recall __________that old movie, but maybe I did many years ago.
A. to see
B. to have seen
C. having been seen D. having seen
Question 15 : I told you ______ the computer, didnt I ?
A. not switch off
B. dont switch off
C. to switch off
D. switch off
Question 16 : Claire wanted to know what time ________ .

A. do the banks close
B. the banks closed
C. did the banks close
D. the banks would close
Question 17: They _____ my application because I didnt know Japanese.
A. turned down
B. turned on
C. turned up
D. turned into
Question 18 : _____ his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.
A. Although
B Because
C. In spite
D. Despite
Question 19 : Neil Armstrong, the first person _____ on the moon, reported that the surface was fine
and powdery.
A. set foot
B. to set foot
C. setting foot
D. that set foot
Question 20:
- Nam : I wonder if you could help me.
- Kien : __________ .
A. Dont mention it
B. Really ? How nice.
C. Ill do my best. Whats up ?
D. No, what is it ?
Question 21:
- Boss : How long will it take to finish that report ?
- Jane : _____ .
A. Its about 10 pages long
B. I agree. Its very long
C. I will report it to the manager
D. Ill have finished it by next week.
Question 22: Your failure is the consequence of not studying hard enough for the test.
A. cause
B. motive
C. result
D. status
Question 23: This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate.
A. matter
B. attention
C. place
D. situation
Question 24: The boy denied breaking the window of the neighbors house.
A. admitted
B. agreed
C. regretted
D. refused
Question 25. I found a job at a local hospital after I had graduated from Hai Phong Medicine College.
A. out of work
B. out of fashion
C. out of order
D. out of practice
Question 26: In spite of all our efforts, we failed in the final match.
A. Although we tried very hard, we failed in the final match.
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B. We made all our efforts so that we could again success in the final match.
C. Whatever efforts we had made, we werent able to win in the final match.
D. We failed in the final match as a result of all our great efforts.
Question 27 : She was so busy that she couldnt answer the phone.
A. She was very busy that she couldnt answer the phone.
B. She was too busy to answer the phone.
C. She was too busy not to answer the phone.
D. She was very busy so that she couldnt answer the phone
Question 28 : The teacher did not let his students leave school until 6 p.m.
A. Both the teacher and his students had to leave school before 6 p.m.
B. All the students were allowed to leave school until 6 p.m.
C. It was at 6 p.m. that the teacher and his students were made to leave school.
D. It was not until 6 p.m. that the teacher let his students leave school.
Question 29: John needs to see the doctor. His cough is terrible.
A. John, that cough is terrible, needs to see the doctor.
B. John, whose cough is terrible, needs to see the doctor.
C. John, who cough is terrible, needs to see the doctor.
D. John, whom cough is terrible, needs to see the doctor.
Question 30: Vietnam exports a lot of rice. It is grown mainly in the south of the country.
A. Vietnam exports a lot of rice which grown mainly in the south of the country.
B. Vietnam exports a lot of rice, that is mainly grown in the south of the country.
C. Vietnam exports a lot of rice grown mainly in the south of the country.
D. Vietnam, which is grown mainly in the south of the country, exports a lot of rice.
Environmental Concerns
Earth is the only place we know of in the universe that can support human life. (31) ____ human
activities are making the planet less fit to live on. As the western world carries on consuming twothirds of the world's resources while half of the world's population do so just to stay (32)
we are
rapidly destroying the only resource we have by which all people can survive and prosper. Everywhere
fertile soil is either built on or washed into the sea. Renewable resources are exploited so much that
they will never be able to recover (33) . We discharge pollutants into the atmosphere without
any thought of the consequences. As a result ,the planet's ability to support people is being reduced
at the very time when rising human numbers and consumption are making increasingly heavy demands
on it.
The Earth's (34) ___resources are there for us to use. We need food, water, air, energy, medicines,
warmth, shelter and minerals to keep us fed, comfortable, healthy and active. If we are sensible in
how we use the resources they will last indefinitely. But if we use them wastefully and excessively they
will soon (35)
_ and everyone will suffer.
Question 31:
Question 32:
Question 33:
Question 34:
Question 35:
A. Still
A. survival
A. completely
A. real
A. run out
B. Despite
B. alive
B. quite
B. living
B. run away
C. Yet
C. existent
C. greatly
C. genuine
C. run up
D. Although
D. live
D. utterly
D. natural
D. run off
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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 worlds 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 animals 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.
Question 36: What is the main topic of the passage ?
A. Endangered species
B. Problems with industrialization
C. The Bengal tiger
D. International boycotts
Question 37: The word poachers could be best replaced by which of the following ?
A. Concerned scientists
B. Enterprising researchers
C. Illegal hunters
D. Trained hunters
Question 38: The word callousness could be best replaced by which of the following ?
A. incompetence
B. indirectness
C. insensitivity
D. independence
Question 39: The previous passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast :_______ .
A. A comparison and a contrast
B. A problem and a solution
C. A statement and an illustration
D. Specific and general information
Question 40: What does the word this refer to in the passage ?
A. Bengal tiger
B. Interest in material gain
C. Killing animals for personal satisfaction D. The decrease in the Bengal tiger population
Question 41: Which of the following could best replace the word allocated ?
A. set aside
B. combined
C. taken
D. organized
Question 42: What does the term international boycott refer to ?
A. A global increase in animal survival
B. A refusal to buy animal products worldwide
C. Defraying the cost of maintaining national parks
D. Buying and selling of animal products overseas
May 7, 1840 , was the birthday of one of the most famous Russian composers of the nineteenth
century : Peter Illich Tchaikovsky . The son of a mining inspector , Tchaikovsky studied music as a child
and later studied composition at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. His greatest period of productivity
occurred between 1876 and 1890 , during which time he enjoyed the patronage of Madame Von Meck ,
a woman he never met , who gave him a living stipend of about 1,000 a year . Madame Von Meck later
terminated her friendship with Tchaikovsky , as well as his living allowance, when she herself was
facing financial difficulties . It was during the time of Madame Von Meck s patronage , however, that
Tchaikovsky created the music for which he is most famous , including the music for the ballets of
Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty . Tchaikovskys music , well known for its rich melodic and
sometimes melancholy passages , was one of the first that brought serious dramatic music to dance
.Before this , little attention had been given to the music behind the dance .Tchaikovsky died on
November 6, 1893 , ostensibly of cholera, although there are now some scholars who argue that he
committed suicide.
Question 43: What is the passage primarily about ?
A. The life and music of Tchaikovsky
B. The development of Tchaikovskys music
C. The cause of Tchaikovskys death
D. Tchaikovskys relationship with his father
Question 44: According to the passage, Tchaikovskys father was most probably a _____ .
A. Soldier
B. composer
C. musician
D. supervisor
Question 45: The phrase enjoyed the patronage of probably mean _____ .
A. was mentally attached to
B. liked the company of
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D. received advice from
Question 46: According to the passage , all of the following are true about Madame von Meck EXCEPT
____ .
A. She had trouble with money
B. She was a generous woman
C. She liked Tchaikovskys music
D. She never saw Tchaikovsky in person
Question 47: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Tchaikovskys school
B. Tchaikovskys death
C. Tchaikovskys wife
D.Tchaikovskys music
Question 48: According to the passage, Swan lake and The Sleeping Beauty are ____ .
A. dances
B. plays
C. operas
D. songs
Question 49: The word terminated in the passage is closest in meaning to which of the following ?
A. ended
B. started
C. continued
D. strengthened
Question 50: The word which in the passage refers to ____.
A. Madame von Mecks patronage
B. the ballet Swan Lake
C. Tchaikovskys music
D. Tchaikovskys living allowance
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Question 1 :
A. idiom
B. unite
C. identify
D. survive
Question 2 : A. certain
B. equal
C. record
D. demand
Question 3 :
A. agency
B. influence
C. memory
D. encounter
Question 4 :
A. advance
B. polo
C. crossbar
D. goalie
Question 5: If there were less cars on the roads , there would be fewer accidents.
A B
C
D
Question 6: When teenagers finish school, they have several choices: going to college , getting a job
A
B
C
or the army .
D
Question 7: Students suppose to read all the questions carefully and find out the answers to them.
A
B
C
D
Question 8:
You look angry. He kept you waiting, ................ ?.

A. dont you
B. didnt you
C. doesnt he
D. didnt he
Question 9: : Peter is not used .............. late for school. He prefers punctuality.
A. to be
B. to being
C. been
D. being
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Question 10 : He was ............................ to leave school because he couldnt afford the fees.
A. obliged
B. willing
C. able
D. make
Question 11 : The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted ..................... a good answer.
A. came up to
B. came up with
C. came up for
D. came out of
Question 12 : _______ students in our class is 45.

A. A large amount of
B. A lot of
C. A number of
D. The number of
Question 13: English and French, _______ do you think is easier to learn?
A. which language that
B. which language
C. what one
D. what
Question 14: We believe that the conservation of natural resources and habitats should be part of
technological and economic _______.
A. development
B. strength
C. blossom
D. increase
Question 15 : Its very cold in here. Do you mind if I _________ the heating?
A. put off
B. put up with
C. put on
D. put down
Question 16 : Remember to bring with you your school certificate and letters of__________from your
teachers or your previous employers when you come to the interview.
A. assignment
B. invitation
C. recommendation
D. advertisement
Question 17: Had you done as I told you, you ______.
A. would succeed
B. will succeed
C. could succeed
D. would have succeeded
Question 18 : _____ she can buy everything she likes.
A. So rich is she that B So rich she is that C. Such rich is she that
D. All are right
Question 19 : _______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired
B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired
D. Despite tired
Question 20: - Nam : You're a great dancer. I wish I could do half as well as you.
- Duy : _____________ . I'm an awful dancer ! .
A. You're too kind.
B. That's a nice compliment!
C. You've got to be kidding!
D. Oh, thank you very much.
Question 21: - Tim : I dont think I can do this one
- John : __________ .
A. Oh , come on ! Have a go !
B. Not at all
C. I hope not
D. No way
Question 22: She hesitated for a moment, and then went on.
A. walked
B. continued speaking C. arrived school
D. climbing up
Question 23: They were forced to postpone the trip.
A. put off
B. call off
C. do without
D. see about
Question 24: He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week.
A. fresh
B. disobedient
C. obedient
D. understanding
Question 25. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same
region.
A. restrain
B. remain unstable
C. fluctuate
D. stay unchanged
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Question 26: I have never seen this film before.
A. Never before have I seen this film
B. Never before I have seen this film
C. Before have never I seen this film
D. Have I never before seen this film
Question 27 : My sister is often sick because she doesnt do physical exercise.
A. If my sister does physical exercise, she wont often be sick.
B. If my sister isnt physical exercise, she does sick.
C. If my sister did physical exercise, she wouldnt often be sick.
D. If my sister wasnt physical exercise, she would do sick.
Question 28 : I did not answer the door even though I knew it was my friend.
A. Unless I knew it was my friend, I would not answer the door.
B. I knew it was my friend, but I did not answer the door.
C. Only when I answered the door did I knew it was my friend.
D. I answered the door since I knew it was my friend.
Question 29: Some events were cancelled. Thousands of people attended the festival.
A. No matter how many people attended the festival, some events were cancelled
B. In spite some cancelled events, thousands of people attended the festival.
C. As some events were cancelled, thousands of people attended the festival.
D. Despite the cancellation of some events, thousands of people attended the festival.
Question 30. Anne jogs every morning. It is very good for her health.
A. Anne jogs every morning and is very good for her health.
B. Anne jogs every morning, which is very good for her health.
C. Anne jogs every morning and then it is very good for her health.
D. Anne jogs every morning that it is very good for her health.
Early writing and Alphabets
When people first began to write, they did not use an alphabet. Instead, they drew small pictures to
(31) ___ the objects they were writing about. This was very slow because there was a different picture
for any word.
The Ancient Egyptians had a (32)
of picture writing that was described hieroglyphics. The
meaning of this writing was forgotten for a very long time but in 1799 some scientists discovered a
stone near Alexandria, in Egypt. The stone had been there for (33)
a thousand years. It had
both Greek and hieroglyphics on it and researchers were finally able to understand what the
hieroglyphics meant.
An alphabet is quite different (34)
picture writing. It consists of letters or symbols that
represent a sound and each sound is just part of one word. The Phoenicians, who lived about 3,000
years ago, developed the modern alphabets. It was later improved by the Romans and this alphabet is
now used (35)
throughout the world.
Question 31 :
A. notice
B. show
C. appear
D. mark
Question 32 :
A. practice
B. manner
C. plan
D. system
Question 33 :
A. quite
B. more
C. over
D. already
Question 34 :
A. at
B. from
C. before
D. between
Question 35 :
A. broadly
B. widely
C. deeply
D. hugely
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A recent study shows that an unequal share of household chores is still the norm in many
households, despite the fact that many more women now have jobs. In a survey of 1,256 people ages
between18 and 65, men said they contributed an average of 37 per cent of the total housework, while the
women estimated their share to be nearly double that, at 70 per cent. This ratio was not affected by
whether the woman was working or not.
When they were asked what they thought was a fair division of labor, women with jobs felt that
housework should be shared equally between male and female partners. Women who did not work
outside the home were satisfied to perform 80 per cent - the majority of the household work - if their
husbands did the remainder. Research has shown that, if levels increase beyond these percentages,
women become unhappy and anxious, and feel they are unimportant.
After marriage, a woman is reported to increase her household workload by 14 hours per week, but
for men the amount is just 90 minutes. So the division of labor becomes unbalanced, as a man's share
increases much less than the woman's. It is the inequality and loss of respect, not the actual number of
hours, which leads to anxiety and depression. The research describes housework as thankless and
unfulfilling. Activities included in the study were cooking, cleaning, shopping, doing laundry, washingup and childcare. Women who have jobs report that they feel overworked by these chores in addition to
their professional duties. In contrast, full-time homemakers frequently anticipate going back to work
when the children grow up. Distress for this group is caused by losing the teamwork in the marriage.
Question 36: The word remainder in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. what is left
B. what is done
C. what is fulfilled.
D. what is shared
Question 37: Although women think men should share the housework, those who do not have a paid job
share _______ of the chores.
A. 37 per cent
B. 70 per cent
C. 80 per cent
D. 14 per cent
Question 38: After getting married, _______.
A. men do less housework
B. women do twice as much housework
C. men do more housework
D. women have a bigger house
Question 39: Women who do not have jobs become depressed _______.
A. if their husbands do 20 per cent of the chores
B. if they have to do more than half of the housework
C. because they have no self-respect
D. when their husbands do not help them
Question 40: The word norm in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. strange thing
B. usual thing
C. changing thing
D. unequal thing
Question 41: According to the passage, a good relationship is the one in which _______.
A. women do 80 per cent of the housework
B. women and men divide the housework equally
C. men do more housework than women
D. women do 14 hours of housework
Question 42: Objects of the survey were _______.
A. married people
B. working people
C. unemployed people
D. people of a wide range of ages
In the primary school, a child is in a comparatively simple setting and most of the time forms a
relationship with one familiar teacher. On entering secondary school, a new world opens up and frequently it
is a much more difficult world. The pupil soon learns to be less in the way he speaks to teachers and even to
his fellow pupils. He begins to lose gradually the free and easy ways of the primary school, for he senses the
need for a more cautions approach in the secondary school where there are older pupils. Secondary staff and
pupils suffer from the pressures of academic work and seem to have less time to stop and talk. Teachers with
specialist roles may see hundreds of children in week and a pupil may be able to form relationships with very
few of the staff.
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He has to decide which adults are approachable; good schools will make clear to every young person
from the first year what guidance and personal help is available- but whether the reality of life in the
institution actually encourages requests for help is another matter.
Adults often forget what a confusing picture school can offer to a child. He sees a great deal of
movement, a great number of people- often rather frightening looking people- and realises that an increasing
number of choices and decisions have to be made. As he progresses through the school the confusion may
become less but the choices and decisions required will increase. The school will rightly expect the pupil to
take the first steps to obtain the help he needs, for this is the pattern of adult life for which he has to be
prepared, but all the time the opportunities for personal and group advice must be presented in a way which
makes them easy to understand and within easy reach of pupils.
Question 43: According to the passage one of the problems for pupils entering secondary school is that
______ .
A. they are taught by many different teachers
B. they do not attend lessons in every subject
C. the teachers do not want to be friendly
D. the teachers give most attention to the more academic pupils
Question 44: The teachers at secondary school do not talk much to the pupils because ______ .
A. they want to keep a certain distance with the pupils
B. they are too busy with their academic work
C. the pupils are afraid of them
D. it is the regulation of the school
Question 45: In secondary schools every pupil having problems should _____ .
A. know how to ask for help
B. be freed from any pressure of academic work
C. be able to discuss his problems in class
D. be able to discuss his problems with any teacher
Question 46: What will the school rightly expect the pupils to do ?
A. they study hard
B. they think carefully
C. they understand well
D. they firstly obtain the help
Question 47: The word adults in the second paragraph (underlined) refers to _____ .
A. the pupils at secondary school
B. the secondary pupils parents
C. the staff at secondary school
D. the teachers and pupils at secondary school.
Question 48: How many pupils do teachers see in a week?
A. One pupil
B. A few of pupils
C. Many pupils
D. Hundreds of pupils
Question 49: Who do the pupils make relationship with ?
A. Other pupils
B. Other parents
C. Few of the staff D. A few of the staff
Question 50: In this passage about secondary schools, the author is mainly concerned about
A. academic standards
B. the role of specialist teachers
C. the training of the individual teachers
D. the personal development of pupils
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Question 1 : A. pressure
B. pleasure
C. leisure
D. measure
Question 2 : A. defended
B. composed
C. completed
D. supported
Question 3 :
A. character
B. publisher
C. wonderful
D. understand
Question 4 :
A. enterprise
B. commitment
C. inflation
D. collection
Question 5: The room is so dirty that it needs to clean without delay.
A
Question 6:
Question 7:
Nowhere you can enjoy delicious dishes like here.

A
B
C
D
The package must be wrapped careful before it is posted.
A
B
C
D
Question 8: The man said that he ____ her the day before.
A. met
B. have met
C. will meet
Question 9: ____ that he couldnt go on working.
A. So was his pain
B. Such was his pain
C. He has so pain
D. His pain was such
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D. had met
Question 10: What are the _______ between women in old time and women in modern time?
A. differs
B. different
C. difference
D. differences
Question 11: _______you study for these exams _______ you will do.
A. The harder/ the better
B. The more / the much
C. The hardest / the best
D. The more hard / the more good
Question 12 : Nam never comes to class on time and
.
A. neither doesnt Hung
B. so doesnt Hung
C. so does Hung
D. neither does Hung
Question 13: Sorry, Im late, but my car
on the way here, and I had to call the garage.
A. was broke
B. not working
C. out of order
D. broke down
Question 14:
it with my own eyes, I would never have believed it.
A. Had I not seen
B. Unless I had not seen
C. If I had seen
D. Provided I had seen
Question 15 : Marie Curie was the first and only woman ______ two Nobel prizes.
A. that win
B. to be won
C. who win
D. to have won
Question 16 : It was in 1989 _____the Berlin Wall collapsed.
A. which
B. that
C. when
D. what
Question 17: I ___ an old friend of mine in the street this morning.We havent seen each other for ages.
A. ran into
B. ran out
C. came over
D. came round
Question 18 : Charles was wearing ______ at the party.
A. a tie yellow silk funny
B. very funny wide yellow silk tie
C. a yellow silk funny tie
D. a funny wide yellow silk tie
Question 19 : I remember _____ him a message yesterday.
A. sent
B. sending
C. sends
D. to send
Question 20:
- Nam : May I take my break now ?
- Huy : ____________ .
A. Yes, of course
B. I think I need five minutes.
C. Ill be back in five minutes
D. No, you didnt break it.
Question 21:
- Tim : _____________ .
- John : Never mind .
A. Would you mind going to dinner next Sunday ?
B. Sorry for staining your carpet. Let me have it cleaned.
C. Congratulations ! How wonderful !
D. Thank you for being honest with me.
Question 22: Dozens of applicants showed up for the vacant position, but only a handful of them were
shortlisted for the interview.
A. class
B. hand
C. small number
D. small amount
Question 23: I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.
A. hopeless
B. hopeful
C. unsuccessful
D. successful
Question 24: My little daughter would spend an inordinate amount of time in the shop, deciding which
goods she was going to buy.
A. excessive
B. limited
C. required
D. abundant
Question 25. Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.
A. failed to pay
B. was paid much money
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C. had a bad personality
D. paid in full
Question 26: We lost the game because of my mistakes.
A.
B.
C.
D.
I made mistakes but we lost the game.

Although I made mistakes, we didnt lose the game.
If I hadnt made mistakes, we wouldnt have lost the game.
Despite my mistakes, we didnt lose the game.
Question 27 : People believe that he is a kind doctor.

A. He is really a kind doctor.
B. He is loved by people because he is a kind doctor.
C. He is believed to be a kind doctor.
D. Everybody admires him because he is a kind doctor.
Question 28 : You can refuse to answer my question in no way.
A. In no way you can refuse to answer my question
B. In no way can you refuse to answer my question
C. In no way do you refuse to answer my question
D. In no way you refuse to answer my question
Question 29: I did not read his book. I did not understand what the lecturer was saying .
A. What the lecturer wrote and said was too difficult for me to understand.
B. I found it very difficult to understand what the lecturer said in his book.
C. I would have understood what the lecturer was saying if I had read his book.
D. The lecturer's book which I had not read was difficult to understand.
Question 30: They're my two sisters. They aren't teachers like me.
A. They're my two sisters, both of those are teachers like me.
B. They're my two sisters, neither of whom are teachers like me.
C. Like me, neither of my two sisters aren't teachers.
D. They're my two sisters who neither are teachers like me.
Water is necessary for life. People can live only a few days (31)____ it. Yet nearly 25 million
people die each year because of it. Both industrial nations and developing countries are worried about
the (32) _____ and quantity of water in the world.
Even though people, animals, agriculture, and industry use a lot of water, there is more than
enough on the earth. Water covers about three-quarters of the Earths surface. However, 97.4 percent of
it is salt water. Three-fourths of the Earths fresh water is frozen in glaciers and in the great polar ice
caps. Most of the water we use (33)___ from rivers, lakes, and the atmosphere. Less than one percent of
the Earths water is usable, and we use it over and over again.
One of the (34) ____ about water is distribution. Water is not always distributed where the large
(35)____ centers are. Some regions get enough rain. But it is all in one or two short rainy seasons.
Question
Question
Question
Question
Question
31 :
32 :
33 :
34:
35:
A.
A.
A.
A.
A.
with
characteristics
comes
cases
people
B. without
B. conditions
B. arrives
B. things
B. men
C. for
C. situation
C. goes
C. problems
C. women
D. in
D. quality
D. gets
D. facts
D. population
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Before applying to a foreign university, one should consider the disadvantages of studying
abroad. First, a student may feel lonely by being far home and friends. Also, difficulty in understanding
a foreign language can be very disappointing and can affect the students grades. It can be very
expensive to pay the costs of travel and housing in a different country. Finally, if there is an emergency
at home, it will be hard to get home in a hurry.
However, studying in another country is advantageous in many ways. A student is exposed to a
new culture. This culture teaches him or her about other people and other way of thinking, which can be
promote friendships among countries. He can learn an new language which may be beneficial for
keeping up with research after student has finished studying. He can learn experience not available in his
country. The student may also get the opportunity to study at a university where leading expert in his
field may be teaching. The leading expert can introduce the student to the most up-to-date finding of the
tops researches in the field. Exposure to such available knowledge and insights into the field can aid the
student in becoming an expert as well.
Question 36: _______________ to study abroad.
A. There are only disadvantages.
B. There are only advantages.
C. There are both advantages and disadvantages.
D. There are neither advantages nor advantages.
Question 37: When studying abroad, a student ____________.
A. is homesick and feel lonely
B. spends a lot of money for accommodation and transportation
C. cannot go home immediately in emergency.
D. All are correct.
Question 38: The word affect in the first paragraph refers to _________
A. invest
B. impact
C. insist
D. inform
Question 39: When studying abroad, a student is exposed to a new culture that ________________
A. has no advantage.
B. enriches his knowledge about people and other ways of thinking.
C. has no effects
D. causes some troubles
Question 40: At a foreign university, a student ___________.
A. can learn a foreign language.
B. cannot learn a foreign language
C. has to learn his mother tongue
D. doesnt have to learn a language
Question 41: At a foreign university, a student may ___________.
A. meet his neighbor
B. travel a lot
C. meet a leading expert in his field
D. All are correct
Question 42: The word available in the second paragraph refers to _________
A. difficult
B. ready
C. mischievous
D. domestic
After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man. However, he
foresaw its universally destructive powers too late. Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the
inventor of dynamite, so in 1895, just two weeks before his death, he created a fund to be used for
awarding prizes to people who had made worthwhile contributions to humanity. Originally there were
five awards: literature, physics, chemistry, medicine, and peace. Economics was added in 1968, just
sixty-seven years after the first awards ceremony.
Nobel's original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used for
the awards which vary from $30,000 to $125,000.
Every year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death, the awards (gold medal, illuminated
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diploma, and money) are presented to the winners. Sometimes politics plays an important role in the
judges' decisions. Americans have won numerous science awards, but relatively few literature prizes.
No awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War 11. Some people have won
two prizes, but this is rare; others have shared their prizes.
Question 43. The word "foresaw" in the first paragraph is nearest in meaning to __________.
A. prevailed
B. postponed
C. prevented
D. predicted
Question 44. The Nobel prize was established in order to ________.
A recognize worthwhile contributions to humanity
B. resolve political differences
C. honor the inventor of dynamite
D. spend money
Question 45. In which area have Americans received the most awards?
A Literature
B. Peace
C. Economics
D. Science
Question 46. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ______ .
A. Awards vary in monetary value
B. ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel's invention
C. Politics plays an important role in selecting the winners
D. A few individuals have won two awards
Question 47. It is implied that Nobel's profession was in ____
A economics
B. medicine
C. literature
D. science
Question 48. In the first paragraph, "worthwhile" is closest in meaning to ___ .
A. economic
B. prestigious
C. trivial
D. valuable
Question 49. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Alfred Nobel became very rich when he invented dynamite.
B. Alfred Nobel created awards in six categories for contributions to humanity.
C. Alfred Nobel left all of his money to science
D. Alfred Nobel made a lasting contribution to humanity
Question 50. The word "legacy" in the second paragraph means most nearly the same as ____
A. legend
B. bequest
C. prize
D. debt
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Question 1 : A. measure
B. decision
C. pleasure
D. permission
Question 2 : A. success
B. festival
C. equally
D. collection
Question 3 :
A. between
B. abroad
C. prepare
D. modern
Question 4 :
A. inspire
B. wealthy
C. protect
D. extinct
Question 5: In my opinion, the new foreign coach does his job relative well.
A
B
C
D
Question 6:
Hardly he had got downstairs when the phone stopped ringing.
A
B
C
D
Question 7: I think she will be suitable for the work because she has been working like
A
B
C
D
a teacher for a long time.
Question 8: Neither Mary nor I ______ how to use a typewriter.
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A. knows
B. know
C. am knowing
D. is knowing
Question 9 : There is no age requirement for _______ to Cambridge University.
A. improvement
B. establishment
C. entertainment
D. admission
Question 10 : He ________ this book for a week by next Monday.
A. has been reading B. was reading
C. is reading
D. will have read
Question 11 : To solve the problems of economy and poverty, the Vietnamese government introduced a
number of ________ measures.
A. renovation
B. renovator
C. renovating
D. renovate
Question 12 : We have to save money as much as possible .. a new house.
A. in order to buy
B. so that buying
C. so as buying
D. in order that will buy
Question 13 : Only after you obtain a driving licence, ______ a car.
A. you are able to drive
B. can you drive
C. you will be able to drive
D. did you drive
Question 14 : ._________these plants regularly or they will die.
A. Water
B. If you water
C. Unless you water
D. Because you water
Question 15 : You should _______ more attention to what your teacher explains.
A. set
B. get
C. pay
D make.
Question 16 : When Carol _______ last night, I ______ my favorite show on television.
A. called / was watching
B. called / have watched
C. was calling / watched
D. had called / watched
Question 17 : Our English teacher would like __________.
A. we to practice our pronunciation
B. us practicing our pronunciation
C. that we practicing our pronunciation
D. us to practice our pronunciation
Question 18 : She reads newspapers every day to look for the vacant ______ for which she can apply.
A. institutions
B. indications
C. positions
D. locations
Question 19 : She had no difficulty________at her new school.
A. to make friends
B. make friends
C. to making friends
D. making friends
Question 20:
- Nam : Why did you move to the capital ?
- Phong : ______ .
A. For my liking
B. To find a good job
C. Because I didnt want
D. I was told about it.
Question 21:
- Tim : Do you think you will get the job ?
- Peter : _____ .
A. I know so
B. Well, I hope so
C. I think not
D. Yes, thats right
Question 22: I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back because we are home and
dry.
A. have been successful
B. have not got wet
C. have got no water
D. have got home dry
Question 23: He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking.
A. steers me
B. irritate me
C. moves me
D. frightens me
Question 24: Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won't honor the check.
A. similar
B. genuine
C. fake
D. different
Question 25. The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the
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sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war.

A. happiness
B. worry and sadness C. pain and sorrow
D. loss
Question 26: Julie and Anne had not met each other before he party.
A. The party was the place where Julie and Anne could not meet each other.
B. The party prevented Julie and Anne from meeting each other.
C. Julie and Anne got acquainted when they were at the party.
D. Julie and Anne used to meet each other for the party.
Question 27: I have seldom heard such a talented singer.
A. Seldom have I heard such a talented singer.
B. Seldom I have heard such a talented singer.
C. Seldom has I heard such a talented singer.
D. All are correct.
Question 28: Youre not to blame for what happened.
A. Youre not accused of what happened.
B. What happened is not your fault.
C. Youre responsible for what happened.
D. We blame you for what happened.
Question 29: Most scientists know him well. However, very few ordinary people have heard of him.
A. He is the only scientist that is not known to the general public.
B. Not only scientists but also the general public know him as a big name.
C. Although he is well known to scientists, he is little known to the general public.
D. Many ordinary people know him better than most scientists do.
Question 30: I did not dare to turn on the television. I was afraid of waking the baby up.
A. I decided to turn the television down to avoid waking the baby up.
B. Waking the baby up, I could not continue watching the television.
C. I decided not to turn on the television in order to wake the baby up.
D. I did not dare to turn on the television for fear of waking up the baby.
Today, supermarkets are found in almost every large city in the world. But the first supermarket (31)__
opened only fifty years ago. It was opened in New York by a man named Michael Cullen.
A supermarket is different (32) ___ other types of stores in several ways. In supermarkets, goods are placed on
open shelves. The (33)___ choose what they want and take them to the checkout counter. This means that fewer
shop assistants are needed than in other stores. The way products are displayed is another difference between
supermarkets and many other types of stores; ( 34) ____ example, in supermarkets, there is usually a display of
small inexpensive items just in front of the checkout counter : candies, chocolates, magazines, cheap foods and so
on ...
Most customers (35) ____ go to a supermarket buy goods from a shopping list. They know exactly what they
need to buy. They do the shopping according to a plan.
Question
Question
Question
Question
Question
31 :
32 :
33 :
34 :
35 :
A.
A.
A.
A.
A.
was
from
managers
in
who
B.
B.
B.
B.
B.
were
with
assistants
of
what
C. has been
C. in
C. customers
C. for
C. whom
D.
D.
D.
D.
D.
is
of
sellers
by
which
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Perhaps it was his own lack of adequate schooling that inspired Horace Mann to work so hard for
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the important reforms in education that he accomplished. While he was still a boy, his father and older
brother died, and he became responsible for supporting his family. Like most of the children in his town,
he attended school only two or three months a year. Later, with the help of several teachers, he was able
to study law and became a member of the Massachusetts bar, but he never forgot those early struggles.
While serving in Massachusetts legislature, he signed a historic education bill that set up a state
board of education. Without regret, he gave up his successful legal practice and political career to
become the first secretary of the board. There he exercised an enormous influence during the critical
period of reconstruction that brought into existence the American graded elementary school as substitute
for the older distinct school system. Under his leadership, the curriculum was restructured, the school
year was increased to a minimum of six months, and mandatory schooling was extended to age sixteen.
Other important reforms included the establishment of state normal schools for teacher training,
institutes for in-service teacher education, and lyceums for adult education. He was also instrument in
improving salaries for teachers and creating school libraries.
Manns ideas about school reform were developed and distributed in twelve annual reports to the
state of Massachusetts that he wrote during his tenure as secretary of education. Considered quite radical
at the time, the Massachusetts reforms later served as a model for the nation. Mann was recognized as
the father of public education.
Question 36: Which of the following titles would best express the main topic of the passage ?
A. The Father of American Public Education
B. Philosophy of Education
C. The Massachusetts State Board of Education.
D. Politics of Educational Institutions
Question 37: Which of the following describes Horace Manns early life ?
A. He attended school six months a year.
B. He had to study alone, without help.
C. He supported his family after his father died.
D. He was an only child.
Question 38: The word struggles in line 5 could best be replaced by _____ .
A. valuable experiences B. happy situations
C. influential people
D. difficult times
Question 39: The word mandatory in line 11 is closest in meaning to ____ .
A. required
B. equal
C. excellent
D. basic
Question 40: How were Manns educational reforms distributed ?
A. In twelve annual reports to the state of Massachusetts
B. In reports that he wrote for national distribution.
C. In speeches that he made throughout the country.
D. In books that could be found in school libraries.
Question 41: The reforms that Horace Mann achieved were _____.
A. not radical for the time.
B. used only by the state of Massachusetts
C. adopted by the nation as a model.
D. enforced by the Massachusetts bar.
Question 42; Among Manns school reforms, which of the following is NOT mentioned ?
A. Restructuring curriculum
B. Schools for teacher training
C. Lyceums for adult education
D. Creating museums
During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, almost nothing was written about the contribution
of women during the colonial period and the early history of the newly formed United States. Lacking
the right to vote and absent from the seats of power, women were not considered an important force in
history. Anne Bradstreet wrote some significant poetry in the seventeenth century, Mercy Otis Warren
produced the best contemporary history of the American Revolution, and Abigail Adams penned
important letters showing she exercised great political influence over her husband, John, the second
President of the United States. But little or no notice was taken of these contributions. During these
centuries, women remained invisible in history books.
Throughout the nineteenth century, this lack of visibility continued, despite the efforts of female
authors writing about women. These writers, like most of their male counterparts, were amateur
historians. Their writings were celebratory in nature, and they were uncritical in their selection and use
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of sources.
During the nineteenth century, however, certain feminists showed a keen sense of history by
keeping records of activities in which women were engaged. National, regional, and local womens
organizations compiled accounts of their doings. Personal correspondence, newspaper clippings, and
souvenirs were saved and stored. These sources form the core of the two greatest collections of womens
history in the United States one at the Elizabeth and Arthur Schlesinger Library at Radcliffe College,
and the other the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College. Such sources have provided valuable
materials for later generations of historians.
Despite the gathering of more information about ordinary women during the nineteenth century, most
of the writing about women conformed to the great women theory of history, just as much of
mainstream American history concentrated on great men. To demonstrate that women were making
significant contributions to American life, female authors singled out women leaders and wrote
biographies, or else important women produced their autobiographies. Most of these leaders were
involved in public life as reformers, activists working for womens right to vote, or authors, and were
not representative at all of the great mass of ordinary women. The lives of ordinary people continued,
generally, to be untold in the American histories being published.
Question 43: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The keen sense of history shown by American women.
B. The great women approach to history used by American historians.
C. The place of American women in written histories.
D. The role of literature in early American histories.
Question 44: The word contemporary in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.
A. temporary
B. written at that time
C. belonging to the present time
D. past
Question 45: In the first paragraph, Bradstreet, Warren, and Adams are mentioned to show that _____.
A. a womans status was changed by marriage
B. poetry produced by women was more readily accepted than other writing by women
C. only three women were able to get their writing published
D. even the contributions of outstanding women were ignored
Question 46: The word celebratory in the passage means that the writings referred to were _______.
A. religious
B. serious
C. related to parties
D. full of praise
Question 47: The word they in the passage refers to _______.
A. authors
B. efforts
C. counterparts
D. sources
Question 48: In the second paragraph, what weakness in nineteenth-century histories does the author
point out ?
A. The sources of the information they were based on were not necessarily accurate.
B. They left out discussion of the influence on money on politics.
C. They were printed on poor quality paper.
D. They put too much emphasis on daily activities.
Question 49: On the basis of information in the third paragraph, which of the following would most
likely have been collected by nineteenth-century feminist organizations ?
A. Newspaper accounts of presidential election results.
B. Letters from a mother to a daughter advising her how to handle a family problem.
C. Biographies of John Adams.
D. Books about famous graduates of the countrys first college.
Question 50: In the last paragraph, the author mentions all of the following as possible roles of
nineteenth-century great women EXCEPT _______.
A. activists for womens rights
B. authors
C. reformers
D. politicians
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Question 1 : A. aunt
B. daunting
C. autumn
D. taught
Question 2: A. chore
B. technology
C. achieve
D. exchange
Question 3 : A. enthusiasm B. appropriate
C. communicate
D. entertainment
Question 4: A. powerful
B. electricity
C. standard
D. peaceful
Question 5: In my opinion, the new foreign coach does his job relative well.
A
B
C
D
Question 6:
Hardly he had got downstairs when the phone stopped ringing.
A
B
C
D
Question 7: I think she will be suitable for the work because she has been working like
A
B
C
D
a teacher for a long time.
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Question 8: Many high school students in Vietnam have to work hard to ________ at a university.
A. win a place
B. get a cold
C. lose touch with
D. keep pace with
Question 9: It was obviously a difficult situation, but he remained __________.
A. optimistic
B pessimistic
C. optimistically
D. pessimism
Question 10: By the end of next month, we _______ our project.
A. have finished
B. will be finished
C. will have finished
D. finished
Question 11: If you had not been careless, you _______.
A. will not be sacked
B. are not sacked
C. will not have been sacked
D. would not have been sacked
Question 12: Friendship should be based on _______ understanding.
A. deep
B. mutual
C. unselfish
D. together
Question 13: Many plants can grow in water, ______ nutrients are added.
A. besides
B. as long as
C. above all
D. in case
Question 14: My supervisor is angry with me. I didnt do all the work that I _____ last week.
A. should have done
B. can have done
C. may have done
D. must have done
Question 15: You wont know what to do _______ you listen carefully.
A. when
B. unless
C. because
D. if
Question 16: If we dont preserve the worlds wild life, many rare species are likely to _______
completely.
A. die out
B. die down
C. die away
D. die from
Question 17. Waste paper can be used again after being _______.
A. produced
B. recycled
C. wasted
D. preserved
Question 18: John asked me _______ that film the night before.
A. that I saw
B. had I seen
C. if I had seen
D. if had I seen
Question 19: It was _______ we could not go out.
A. such dark that
B. so dark that
C. very so dark
D. too dark that
Question 20: - Nam : Your parents must be proud of your results at school.
- Mai : _______ .
A. Sorry to hear that
B. Thanks. Its certainly encouraging
C. Of course
D. I am glad you like it.
Question 21: John was in Hanoi and wanted to send a parcel to his parents. He asked a local passerby the way to the post-office. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following
exchange.
- John : Can you show me the way to the nearest post office, please ?
- Passer-by: _______ .
A. Not way, sorry.
B. Just round the corner over there.
C. Look it up in a dictionary!
D. Theres no traffic near here.
Question 22: New Zealand has relatively few species of animals because of its long isolation from
other landmasses.
A. respectively
B. approximately
C. considerably
D. comparatively
Question 23: Sports and festivals form an integral part of every human society.
A. essential
B. delighted
C. exciting
D. informative
Question 24: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same
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region.
A. restrain
B. stay unchanged
C. remain unstable
Question 25. The story told by the teacher amused children in the class.
A. frightened
B. jolted
C. saddened
D. fluctuate
D. astonished
Question 26: She spoke so fast that nobody understood her.
A. So fast did she speak that nobody understood her.
B. Such fast she spoke that nobody understood her.
C. So fast she spoke that nobody understood her.
D. Such fast did she speak that nobody understood her.
Question 27: He didnt install an alarm, so the thieves broke into his house last night.
A. If he installed an alarm, the thieves didnt break into his house last night.
B. Had he installed an alarm, the thieves wouldnt have broken into his house last night.
C. Because he hadnt installed an alarm, the thieves would break into his house last night.
D. If he had installed an alarm, the thieves wouldnt break into his house last night.
Question 28: I wont sell the painting, no matter how much you offer me.
A. Whenever you offer me to buy the painting, I wont sell it.
B. How many money you offer me, I wont sell the painting.
C. Whatever price you offer me, I wont sell the painting.
D. In spite of your offering me how much money, but I wont sell the painting.
Question 29: The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room. He opened the window.
A. The man opened the window in order to get some fresh air in the room.
B. Having opened the window, the room could get some fresh air.
C. The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room because he opened the window.
D. The man got some fresh air in the room, even though he opened the window.
Question 30: I had never seen her before. However, I recognized her from a photograph.
A. I recognized her from a photograph before I had never seen her.
B. Although I had never seen her before but I recognized her from a photograph.
C. After I had seen her, I recognized her from a photograph.
D. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.
How many people do you communicate with in a day ? Probably a lot more than you did ten years ago.
With a few pieces of equipment, we can talk to people in more and more ways, not (31)_________ faceto-face and on the phone, but also via the Internet. It is very important, therefore, for everyone to try and
improve their communication skills. Despite all the technological advances of (32)________ years, the art
of good conversation is still at the heart of successful communication. (33) ____ its a good idea to
remember the four golden rules of good communication. Firstly, be as clear as you can. Misunderstandings
arise if we dont say exactly what we mean. Secondly, we have to work hard at listening. Pay attention to
what the other person is saying. Thirdly, ask other people what they think, dont only tell them what you
think. And finally show respect for people, give them time to say what they want, and (34)__________
interest in what they say. If you (35)_________ these rules, you will be a good communicator.
Question 31. A. yet
Question 32. A. close
Question 33. A. So
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B. even
B. last
B. There
C. just
C. late
C. Such
D. still
D. recent
D. Or
Question 34. A. get

Question 35. A. act
B. put
B. move
C. show
C. go
D. be
D. follow
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Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in
the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer
quarters. The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each
beginning in September, January, and March: the summer quarter, June to August, is composed of
shorter sessions of vary length.
There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system. On the plus side, students
who wish to complete their degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the
opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters. In addition, although most students
begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any other quarters. Finally,
since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used effectively to serve
the greatest number of students. But there are several disadvantages as well. Many faculty complain that
eleven-week term is simply not enough for them to cover the material required by most college coursed.
Students also find it difficult to complete the assignments in such a short period of time.
In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system
some colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system. In fourteen weeks, faculty
and students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional term
provides options for admission during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students
who wish to graduate early.
Question 36: Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A. Universities in the United States
C. The Quarter System
B. The Academic Year
D. The Semester System
Question 37: A semester system______________
A. has eleven-week sessions
B. gives students the opportunity to study year round
C. Isnt very popular in the United States
D. has two major sessions a year
Question 38: How many terms are there in a quarter system?
A. Four regular terms and one summer term
B. Three regular terms and one summer term
C. Two regular terms and two summer terms
D. One regular term and four summer terms
Question 39: When is the academic year?
A. September to August B. June to August
C. August to June
D. September to June
Question 40: The word them in paragraph 2 refers to_____________
A. faculty
B. weeks
C. courses
D. material
Question 41: The word instituted in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to_______________
A. established
B. considered
C. recommended
D. attempted
Question 42: Where would this passage most probably be found?
A. In a college catalog for a university in the United States
B. In a general guide to colleges and universities in the United States
C. In a American newspaper
D. In a dictionary published in the United States
If we took a look at how people in Europe communicated just one hundred years ago, we would
be very surprised to find out that English was hardly used outside the United Kingdom. The language
most commonly used between people of different nationalities, and particularly the aristocracy, was
French. In fact, French was the language of diplomacy, culture and education. However, that is not the
case nowadays. English has replaced French as the international language of communication. Today,
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there are more people who speak English as a second language than people who speak it as a first
language.
There are many reasons why English has become the language of international communication. Britains
colonization of many parts of the world had something to do with it, but it is mainly due to Americas
rise to the position of major world power. This helped spread popular American culture throughout the
world bringing the language with it.
But is it good that English has spread to all parts of the world so quickly? Language specialists seem to
be divided over this issue. There are those who claim that it is important to have a language that the
people in our increasingly globalized world have in common. According to others, English is associated
with a particular culture and therefore promotes that culture at the expense of others. Linguists have
suggested Esperanto, an artificially put-together language, as a solution to international
communication problems but without success. So English will continue being the world language until
some other language, maybe Chinese, which is the most widely-spoken native language in the world,
takes over as the worlds international language instead of English.
Question 43: According to the passage, a century ago ______________.
A. educated people throughout Europe spoke English.
B. foreign travelers to England spoke only French.
C. French was much more popular than English.
D. only the French aristocracy could speak English.
Question 44: What is chiefly responsible for the growth in popularity of English?
A. Britains becoming an international power
B. The French losing many colonies
C. Americans becoming powerful
D. The development of American culture
Question 45: What is meant by the language of diplomacy ( line 4)
A. The language used by ordinary people.
B. The language used by the English and the French
C. The language used by the aristocracy.
D. The language used by governments
Question 46: What is true according to the passage?
A. The linguists dont like Esperanto
B. Esperanto is not a natural language
C. Esperanto is difficult to learn
D. Esperanto is becoming more and more popular
Question 47: The linguists opinion on the spread of English is___________.
A. split
B. positive
C. negative
D. undecided
Question 48: The author believes that ___________.
A. English is easier to learn than Chinese
B. English will probably be replaced as an international language
C. Chinese is going to be the next language of international communication
D. Chinese is growing in popularity among non-native speakers
Question 49: These days ___________.
A. French is the language of diplomacy
B. more non-natives speak English than natives
C. more people speak French than English
D. French is a dying language
Question 50: What would be a good title for this passage?
A. English in the future
B. English as an international language
C. English language means English culture
D. English - a difficult language to learn
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Question 1 : A. subscribed
B. launched
C. inspired
D. welcomed
Question 2 :
A. admit
B. advance
C. advent
D. admire
Question 3 : A. beautiful
B. favourite
C. popular
D. effective
Question 4 : A. attraction
B. government
C. borrowing
D. visitor
Question 5: It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking.
A
B
C
D
Question 6: Each of the members of the group were made to write a report every week.
A
B
C
D
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Question 7: If you had the chance to meet famous writers, what do you ask them?
A
B
C
D
Question 8: _________ I had learnt English when I was at high school.
A. If only
B. Even if
C. Unless
D. If
Question 9: In spite _______ his did not get the highest grade in the final exam.
A. of his intelligence
B. he was intelligent
C. his intelligence
D. of he was intelligent
Question 10: Many young people have objected to _______ marriage, which is decided by the parents
of the bride and groom.
A. agreed
B. shared
C. contractual
D. sacrificed
Question 11: Nam asked me if I thought ______ .
A. it will rain today
B. will it rain that day C. would it rain today
D. it would rain that day
Question 12: No one can predict the future exactly. Things may happen ______.
A. expected
B. unexpected
C. expectedly
D. unexpectedly
Question 13: We decided to
in Athens for a few days on our way home.
A. stop over
B. put up
C. set up
D. close down
Question 14: Education _________ to be the most important element to develop a country.
A. often be considered
B. can often considered
C. can often consider
D. can often be considered
Question 15: Many problems have _________ since the beginning of the school year.
A. brought up
B. come up
C. brought out
D. come out
Question 16: Children who are isolated and lonely seem to have poor language and _____.
A. communication
B. communicate
C. communicative
D. communicator
Question 17. Only when you grow up,
it.
A. you understand
B. you do understand
C. you can understand
D. can you understand
Question 18: Effie disliked the film,
.
A. so did Frank
B. neither did Frank
C. so Frank did
D. and also disliked it Frank
Question 19: Ben would have studied medicine if he_____ to a medical school.
A. was admitted
B. had been admitted
C. had admitted
D. would be able to enter
Question 20: - David : " Would you like coffee or fruit-juice ? "
- John : __________ .
A. I couldn't agree more
B. No, I've no choice
C. I'd prefer coffee, please
D. Yes, I'd like to
Question 21: - Tim : May I leave a message for Ms Davis ?
- Janet : ________ .
A. Im afraid she is not here at the moment.
B. No, shes not here now.
C. Shes leaving a message for you now
D. Yes, Ill make sure she gets it.
Question 22: It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding.
A. approximately
B. generally
C. frankly
D. simply
Question 23: Although the student raised his hand, the teacher did not acknowledge his presence.
A. inquire
B. recognize
C. communicate
D. dismiss
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Question 24: She was disgusted at the way they treated their children.
A. allergic to
B. delighted at
C. displeased with
D. angry at
Question 25. All of the students are obliged to pass the entrance examination in order to attend the
university
A. forced
B. impelled
C. required
D. optional
Question 26: It is such a important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
A. Such is the important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
B. So is the important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
C. So is an important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
D. Such is an important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
Question 27: People believed he won a lot of money on the lottery.
A. He is believed that he won a lot of money on the lottery.
B. He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is believed.
C. He is believed to have won a lot of money on the lottery.
D. He was believed to win a lot of money on the lottery.
Question 28: You should have persuaded him to change his mind.
A. It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didnt.
B. You didn't persuade him to change because of his mind.
C. You should persuade him to change his mind.
D. You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn't listen.
Question 29: He is late again. I don't know the reason why.
A. I don't know the reason why he is late again.
B. The reason why he is late again I don't know.
C. Why he is late again is I don't know the reason.
D. Why I don't know the reason he is late.
Question 30: Most of the classmates couldn't come. He invited them to the birthday party.
A. Most of the classmates he invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
B. Most of the classmates he was invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
C. Most of the classmates that he invited them to the birthday party couldn't come.
D. Most of the classmates which he invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
Education is more important today than ever before. It helps people acquire the skills they need for
such everyday (31) _ as reading a newspaper or managing their money. It also gives them the
specialized training they may need to prepare for a job or career. For example, a person must meet
certain educational requirements and obtain a (32)__ or certificate before he can practice law or
medicine. Many fields, like computer operation or police work, require satisfactory completion of
special training courses.
Education is also important
(33) it helps people get more out of life. It increases their
knowledge and understanding of the world. It helps them acquire the skills that make life more
interesting and enjoyable, such as the skills needed to participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play
a musical instrument. Such education becomes (34)
important as people gain more and more
leisure time.
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Education also helps people adjust to change. This habit has become necessary because social
changes today take place with increasing speed and affect the lives of more and more people. Education
can help a person understand these changes and provide him (35)____the skills for adjusting to them.
Question 31:
Question 32.
Question 33.
Question 34.
Question 35.
A. works
A. license
A. therefore
A. increased
A. with
B. jobs
B. card
B. despite
B. increasing
B. for
C. actions
C. diploma
C. because
C. increase
C. in
D. activities
D. paper
D. although
D. increasingly
D. to
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For many people who live in cities, parks are an important part of the landscape. They provide a
place for people to relax and play sports, as well as a refuge from the often harsh environment of a city.
What people often overlook is that parks also provide considerable environmental benefits.
One benefit of parks is that plants absorb carbon dioxidea key pollutantand emit oxygen, which
humans need to breathe. According to one study, an acre of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon
dioxide that a typical car emits in 11,000 miles of driving. Parks also make cities cooler. Scientists have
long noted what is called the Urban Heat Island Effect: building materials such as metal, concrete, and
asphalt absorb much more of the suns heat and release it much more quickly than organic surfaces like
trees and grass. Because city landscapes contain so much of these building materials, cities are usually
warmer than surrounding rural areas. Parks and other green spaces help to mitigate the Urban Heat
Island Effect.
Unfortunately, many cities cannot easily create more parks because most land is already being used
for buildings, roads, parking lots, and other essential parts of the urban environment. However, cities
could benefit from many of the positive effects of parks by encouraging citizens to create another type of
green space: rooftop gardens. While most people would not think of starting a garden on their roof,
human beings have been planting gardens on rooftops for thousands of years. Some rooftop gardens are
very complex and require complicated engineering, but others are simple container gardens that anyone
can create with the investment of a few hundred dollars and a few hours of work.
Rooftop gardens provide many of the same benefits as other urban park and garden spaces, but
without taking up the much-needed land. Like parks, rooftop gardens help to replace carbon dioxide in
the air with nourishing oxygen. They also help to lessen the Urban Heat Island Effect, which can save
people money. In the summer, rooftop gardens prevent buildings from absorbing heat from the sun,
which can significantly reduce cooling bills. In the winter, gardens help hold in the heat that materials
like brick and concrete radiate so quickly, leading to savings on heating bills. Rooftop vegetable and
herb gardens can also provide fresh food for city dwellers, saving them money and making their diets
healthier. Rooftop gardens are not only something everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart
environmental investment.
Question 36: Based on its use in paragraph 2, it can be inferred that mitigate belongs to which of the
following word groups?
A. exacerbate, aggravate, intensify
B. obliterate, destroy, annihilate
C. allay, alleviate, reduce
D. absorb, intake, consume
Question 37: Using the information in paragraph 2 as a guide, it can be inferred that _______.
A. cities with rooftop gardens are cooler than those without rooftop gardens
B. some plants are not suitable for growth in rooftop gardens
C. most people prefer parks to rooftop gardens
D. most people prefer life in the country over life in the city
Question 38: Based on the information in paragraph 3, which of the following best describes the main
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difference between parks and rooftop gardens?

A. Parks are expensive to create while rooftop gardens are not.
B. Parks are public while rooftop gardens are private.
C. Parks absorb heat while rooftop gardens do not.
D. Parks require much space while rooftop gardens do not.
Question 39: The author claims all of the following to be the benefits of rooftop gardens except _____.
A. increased space for private relaxation B. savings on heating and cooling costs
C. better food for city dwellers
D. improved air quality
Question 40: According to the author, one advantage that rooftop gardens have over parks is that they
_______.
A. decrease the Urban Heat Island Effect
B. replenish the air with nourishing oxygen
C. do not require the use of valuable urban land
D. are less expensive than traditional park spaces
Question 41: The authors tone in the passage is best described as _______ .
A. descriptive
B. passionate
C. informative
D. argumentative
Question 42: It can be inferred from the passage that the author would most likely endorse a program that
_______.
A. permitted the construction of buildings in city park land provided they have rooftop gardens
B. extended discounts on plants to customers who use them to create rooftop gardens
C. offered free admission to schools willing to take their students on field trips to the city park
D. promised vacation getaways to cooler destinations for those trapped in the city at the peak of
summer
One of the most interesting authors of the twentieth century, J.R.R Tolkien, achieved fame
through his highly inventive trilogy, The Lord of the Rings. Born in 1892, Tolkien received his
education from Oxford and then served in World War I. After the war, he became a professor of AngloSaxon and English language and literature at Oxford University.
Although published in 1965, the three books that comprise the Lord of the Rings were written in
intervals from 1936 to 1949. This was mainly due to Tolkien's responsibilities as a professor and the
outbreak of World War II. By the late 1960s, this fascinating trilogy had become a sociological
phenomenon as young people intently studied the mythology and legends created by Tolkien.
The trilogy is remarkable not only for its highly developed account of historical fiction but also its
success as a modern heroic epic. The main plot describes the struggle between good and evil kingdom as
they try to acquire a magic ring that has the power to rule the world. The novels, which are set in a time
called Middle Earth, describe a detailed fantasy world. Established before humans populated the Earth,
Middle Earth was inhabited by good and evil creatures such as hobbits, elves, monsters, wizards, and
some humans. The characters and the setting of Middle Earth were modeled after mythological stories
from Greece and Northern Europe.
Although readers have scrutinized the texts for inner meaning and have tried to connect the trilogy
with Tolkien's real life experiences in England during World War II, he denied the connection. He claims
that the story began in his years as an undergraduate student and grew out of his desire to create
mythology and legends about elves and their language.
Tolkien was a masterful fantasy novelist who used his extensive knowledge of folklore to create a
body of work that is still read and enjoyed throughout the world today.
Question 43: What can we assume is NOT true about Middle Earth ?
A. Middle Earth was based on European folktales
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B. Middle Earth was a fictional world

C. The good and evil kingdom fought for the power
D. People dominated Middle Earth
Question 44: The word "scrutinized" in the fourth paragraph could be replaced by_______.
A. examined
B. denied
C. enjoyed
D. criticized
Question 45: What does this paragraph mainly discuss?
A. J.R.R Tolkien's work as a professor
B. All of J.R.R Tolkien's fantasy books
C. J.R.R Tolkien and his trilogy
D. The popularity of J.R.R Tolkien
Question 46: According to the passage, when did "the Lord of the Rings" trilogy become popular with
young people ?
A. In the late 1960s
B. In 1892
C. After World War II
D. Between 1936 and 1946
Question 47: When did Tolkien begin to create this trilogy ?
A. When he was a student
B. During World War I
C. When he was a professor
D. During World War II
Question 48: What does the word " trilogy" in the first paragraph mean ?
A. A specific type of fantasy novel
B. A long novel
C. A group of three literary books
D. An unrelated group of books
Question 49: What is the setting of Tolkien's trilogy ?
A. Modern - day Greece
B. England in the 1800's
C. Oxford University
D. Middle Earth
Question 50: The word "fascinating" in the second paragraph could be replaced by _______.
A. thrilling
B. extremely interesting
C. boring
D. terrifying
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Question 1 : A. talked
B. passed
C. called
D. washed
Question 2 : A. come
B. something
C. comb
D. grow
Question 3 : A. adorable
B. ability
C. impossible
D. entertainment
Question 4 : A. engineer
B. corporate
C. difficult
D. different
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Question 5: They asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them.
A
B
C
D
Question 6: Not until she left I knew that she had been very important for me.
A
B
C
D
Question 7: The meeting was so length that many people had to leave before it ended.
A
B
C
D
Question 8: _______ , I would give a party.
A. Should she come next month
B. If she come next month
C. She were to come next month
D. If she came here now
Question 9: The teacher, along with her students, ______ going to school at the moment.
A. is
B. was
C. were
D. are
Question 10: We are going to ____________ .
A. have our house be redecorated
B. have our house redecorated
C. have our house to be redecorated
D. get our house being redecorated
Question 11: In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye ___ with the interviewers.
A. contact
B. touch
C. link
D. connection
Question 12: Hurry up! Its time we ______ for next weeks examination.
A. have studied
B. studied
C. had studied
D. will study
Question 13: The film didnt really..our expectation, unfortunately.
A. put in for
B. come up to
C. fall short of
D. meet with
Question 14: My mother tells me that she ____ since she was four.
A. has been singing
B. has been sung
C. sang
D. had sung
Question 15: He congratulated the team ______ all their games.
A. to win
B. winning
C. for their winning
D. on having won
Question 16: The book is so interesting that I can't _____ .
A. put down it
B. put it down
C. put down
D. be put down
Question 17. _______ he arrived at the bus stop when the bus came.
A. No longer has
B. No sooner had
C. Not until had
D. Hardly had
Question 18: A number of students nowadays ___ ideal jobs when they graduated from university.
A. doesnt find
B. dont find
C. wasnt find
D. wasnt founded
Question 19: The worker was _______ his boss expected, so he was offered a raise.
A. more hard-working
B. as hard-working than
C. more hard-working than
D. more hard-working as
Question 20: Lan is talking to a taxi driver at the airport.
- Taxi driver : Shall I help you with your big suitcase ?
- Lan
: ______
A. Not a chance.
B. Thats very kind of you C. I cant agree more
D. What a pity!
Question 21: - Nam : This is a souvenir for you. I bought it when I was in Scotland.
- Hoa : ________ .
A. Thank you very much. Its so beautiful.
B. My pleasure. Its really nice.
C. Dont mention it. It must have cost a lot.
D. Thanks anyway.
Question 22: There used to be a shop at the end of the street but it went out of business a year ago.
A. closed up
B. closed
C. closed down
D. closed into
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Question 23: Aquatic sports have long been acknowledged as excellent ways to take physical exercise.
A. reduced
B. encouraged
C. recognized
D. practiced
Question 24: Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional.
A. voluntary
B. free
C. pressure
D. mandatory
Question 25:I am looking for a temporary job in my home town.
A. permanent
B. good
C. complicated
D. professional
Question 26: Although my parents are busy at work, they try to find time for their children.
A. My parents are so busy at work that they cannot find time for their children.
B. My parents are too busy at work to find time for their children.
C. Busy at work as my parents are, they try to find time for their children.
D. My friends rarely have time for their children because they are busy at work.
Question 27: I did not come to your party due to the rain.
A. If it rained, I came to your party.
B. If it had not rained, I would have come to your party.
C. Suppose it did not rain, I would come to your party.
D. If it did not rain, I would come to your party
Question 28: She spoke so fast that nobody understood her.
A. So fast did she speak that nobody understood her.
B. Such fast she spoke that nobody understood her.
C. So fast she spoke that nobody understood her.
D. Such fast did she speak that nobody understood her.
Question 29: David broke his leg. He couldnt play in the final.
A. If David didnt break his leg, he could play in the final.
B. If David hadnt broken his leg, he could play in the final now
C. David couldnt play in the final due to his broken leg.
D. But for his broken leg, David couldnt have played in the final.
Question 30: My father couldn't go to my sister's wedding party. He was so ill.
A. My father was so ill that he could go to my sister's wedding party.
B. My father is so ill that he couldn't go to my sister's wedding party.
C. My father is too ill that he can't go my sister's wedding party.
D. My father was so ill that he couldn't go to my sister's wedding party.
The University of Oxford, informally called "Oxford University", or simply "Oxford", (31) ______
in the city of Oxford, in England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. It is also
considered as one of the world's leading (32) ______ institutions. The university traces, its roots back to
at least the end of the 11th century, although the exact date of foundation remains unclear.
Academically, Oxford is consistently ranked in the world's top ten universities. The University is also
open to overseas students, primarily from American universities, who may enroll in study abroad
programs during the summer months for more than a century, it has served as the home of the Rhodes
Scholarship, (33) ______ brings highly accomplished students from a number of countries to study at
Oxford as (34) ______ The University of Oxford is also a place where many talented leaders from all
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over the world used to study. Twenty-five British Prime Ministers attended Oxford, including Margaret
Thatcher and Tony Blair. At (35) ______ 25 other international leaders have been educated at Oxford,
and this number includes King Harald V of Norway and King Abdullah II of Jordan. Bill Clinton is the
first American President to attend Oxford. Forty-seven Nobel prize winners have studied or taught at
Oxford.
Question 31:
A. put
B. placed
C. located
D. stood
Question 32. A. learning
B. academic
C. graduating
D. scholar
Question 33. A. that
B. where
C. whose
D. which
Question 34. A. postgraduates
B. postgraduated
C. postgraduation
D. postgraduating
Question 35. A. last
B. least
C. late
D. lately
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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 worlds 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 animals 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.
A. Endangered species
B. Problems with industrialization
C. The Bengal tiger
D. International boycotts
Question 37. The word poachers could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. Concerned scientists
B. Enterprising researchers
C. Illegal hunters
D. Trained hunters
Question 38. The word callousness could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. incompetence
B. indirectness
C. insensitivity
D. independence
Question 39. What does the word this refer to in the passage?
A. Bengal tiger
B. Interest in material gain
C. Killing animals for personal satisfaction D. The decrease in the Bengal tiger population
Question 40. Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction?
A. Paragraph 1
B. Paragraph 2
C. Paragraph 3
D. all of them
Question 41. Which of the following could best replace the word allocated ?
A. set aside
B. combined
C. taken
D. organized
Question 42. What does the term international boycott refer to?
A. A global increase in animal survival
B. A refusal to buy animal products worldwide
C. Defraying the cost of maintaining national parks
D. Buying and selling of animal products overseas
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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 do 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, do 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.
Dont 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 43. The author states that There are no right or wrong answers in order to _______.
A. emphasize that each persons 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 persons answers may change over time.
Question 44. The word assessing in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by ________.
A. discovering
B. considering
C. measuring
D. disposing
Question 45. The word them in paragraph 3 refers to _________.
A. questions
B. answers
C. features
D. jobs
Question 46. 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 47. 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 48 : It can be inferred from the paragraph 3 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 49: In paragraph 4, the author suggests that ________.
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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 50: 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.
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Question 1 : A. stomach
B. watch
C. change
D. church
Question 2 : A. performed
B. impaired
C. designed
D. produced
Question 3: A. difficult
B. individual
C. population
D. unemployment
Question 4: A. capital
B. tradition
C. different
D. opera
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in
Question 5: Vietnam exports a lot of rice is grown mainly in the south of the country.
A
B
C
D
Question 6: Hardly he had entered the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet.
A
B
C
D
Question 7: To attract someone's attention we can use either verbal and non- verbal forms of
A
B
C
communication.
D
Question 8: By this time next summer, you _______ your study.
A. will have completed B. will complete
C. are completing
D. completes
Question 9: To attract the guests attentions at the party, a polite MC on first appearance may
say_________.
A. Good night every body!
B. Good evening my slaves
C. Ladies and gentlemen!
D. Hey, everybody! Shut up now!
Question 10: Bob has a bad lung cancer and his doctor has advised him to __________smoking.
A. turn up
B. give up
C. take up
D. put up
Question 11: Had they arrived at the fair earlier, they
what they wanted.
A. had found
B. have found
C. found
D. would have found
Question 12: The teacher told her to ___ her socializing because it was affecting her schoolwork.
A. cut down on
B. run out of
C. put up with
D. look forward to
Question 13: It is said that he _________ studying English for nearly one year.
A. has been stopped
B. stopped
C. has stopped
D. has been stopping
Question 14: Not only is she intelligent
.
A. but also she is kind
B. but she is also kind C. but is she also kind D. but also is she kind
Question 15: His__________ son will go to school this fall.
A. five-year-old
B. five-years-old
C. five years old
D.
five years old
Question 16: It looked dark and heavy__________ it was going to rain.
A. although
B. as if
C. whereas
D. unless
Question 17: An endangered species is a species_______ population is so small that it
is in danger of extinction.
A. who
B. which
C. what
D. whose
Question 18: He has___________ money in the bank.
A. a large number of
B. a lots of
C. lot of
D. a lot of
Question 19: The more you talk about the situation ,
.
A. it seems worse
B. the worse does it seem
C. the worse it seems
D. it seems the worse
Question 20: - Tung : " I didn't know you could play the guitar so well, Toan. Your tune was lovely! "
- Toan : " _____ "
A. You've got to be kidding ! I thought it was terrible.
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B. I bought it near my house last week.

C. You are welcome.
D. Never mind.
Question 21: - Thanh : " Lan's the best singer in our school."
- Nadia: "_________ "
A. I can't agree with you more !
B. That's ok!
C. Yes, tell me about it!
D. Yes, please.
A. Informative
B. delighted
C. exciting
D. essential
Question 23: Although we argued with him for a long time, he stood his ground .
A. wanted to continue
B. felt sorry for us
C. refused to change his decision
D. changed his decision
Question 24: Their classmates are writing letters of acceptance.
A. agreement
B. admission
C. refusal
D. confirmation
Question 25: Love is supposed to follow marriage, not precede it.
A. come after
B. take out
C. happen
D. find out
Question 26: Housewives do not have to spend a lot of time doing housework any more.
A. Housework will never be done by housewives any more.
B. Housewives have to spend more and more time to do housework.
C. Never have housewives spent as much time doing housework as they do now.
D. No longer do housewives have to spend a lot of time doing housework.
Question 27: You may be very intelligent, but you should be careful about this.
A. No matter what intelligent you may be, you should be careful about this.
B. No matter whatever intelligent you may be, you should be careful about this.
C. No matter why intelligent you may be, you should be careful about this.
D. No matter how intelligent you may be, you should be careful about this.
Question 28: This is the first time she has attended such an enjoyable birthday party
A. She has never attended such an enjoyable birthday party before
B. She had the first enjoyable birthday party
C. Her attendance at the first birthday party was enjoyable
D. The first birthday party she attended was enjoyable
Question 29: The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room. He opened the window.
A. The man opened the window in order to get some fresh air in the room.
B. Having opened the window, the room could get some fresh air.
C. The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room because he opened the window.
D. The man got some fresh air in the room, even though he opened the window.
Question 30: The agreement ended six-month negotiation. It was signed yesterday.
A. The agreement which ends six-month negotiation was signed yesterday.
B. The agreement which was signed yesterday ended six-month negotiation.
C. The agreement which was signed yesterday lasted six months.
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It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are. One
thing you have to be (31) ___ of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is full of
people who would rather say something negative than positive. If youve made up your (32) ___
to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel dont let the negative criticism of others prevent you
from reaching your target, and let the constructive criticism have a positive effect on your work. If
someone says youre totally in the (33) __ of talent, ignore them. Thats negative criticism. If ,
however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you a good reason for doing so, you
should consider their suggestions carefully. There are many film stars (34) __ were once out of work .
There are many famous novelists who made a complete mess of their first novel or who didnt, but had
to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published. Being
successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent. But things are more likely to ( 35 )
well if
you persevere and stay positive.
Question 31:
Question 32:
Question 33:
Question 34:
Question 35:
A. alert
A. mind
A. absentee
A. which
A. sail through
B. clever
B. brain
B. shortage
B. whom
B. turn out
C. intelligent
C. thought
C. lack
C. they
C. deal with
D. aware
D. idea
D. missing
D. who
D. come into
answer
In the past, both men and women were expected to be married at quite young ages. Marriages were
generally arranged by parents and family, with their children having little chance to say no in the matter.
In the past it was not surprising to find that a bride and groom had only just met on the day of their
engagement or marriage.
In modern Vietnam, this has changed completely as people choose their own marriage-partners
based on love, and in consideration primarily to their own needs and wants. Moreover early marriage is
quite illegal.
The traditional Vietnamese wedding is one of the most important of traditional Vietnamese
occasions. Regardless of westernization, many of the age-old customs practiced in a traditional
Vietnamese wedding continue to be celebrated by both Vietnamese in Vietnam and overseas, often
combining both western and eastern elements. Besides the wedding ceremony, there is also an
engagement ceremony which takes place usually half a year or so before the wedding. The number of
guests in attendance at these banquets is huge, usually in the hundreds. Several special dishes are served.
Guests are expected to bring gifts, often money, which the groom and bride at one point in the banquet
will go from table to table collecting.
Question 36: In the past, _________.
A. parents had no right to interfere their children's marriage
B. getting married at an early age was not allowed
C. Vietnamese couples were free to make a decision on the marriage
D. Vietnamese marriage was decided by parents and family
Question 37: In former days, the fact that a bride and groom had only first met just on the day of their
engagement or marriage was _________.
A. surprising
B. strange
C. popular
D. uncommon
Question 38: Which sentence is referred Vietnamese modern marriage?
A. Most young people do not have their marriage based on love.
B. All marriages are arranged by parents and family.
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C. Marriage is quite westernization.

D. Couples do not get married at quite young ages.
Question 39: According to the passage, __________.
A. There is an engagement ceremony which takes place usually half a year or so before the wedding
B. Many of the age-old customs practiced in a traditional Vietnamese wedding do not exist
nowadays.
C. Oversea Vietnamese people do not like to organize a traditional wedding
D. Vietnamese people never ask a fortune teller the date and time of the marriage ceremony
Question 40: Which does not exist in a Vietnamese wedding party?
A. dishes
B. firecrackers
C. guests
D. gifts
Question 41: What is the passage mainly concerned?
A. Traditional marriages in Vietnam
B. Marriages in modern Vietnam
C. The traditional Vietnamese wedding
D. The change in marriages in Vietnam
Question 42: What does the word which in line 14 refer to ?
A. gifts
B. money
C. money and gifts
D. guests
Are organically grown foods the best choices? The advantages claimed for such foods over
conventionally grown and marketed food products are now being debated. Advocates of organic foods
a term whose meaning varies greatly frequently proclaim that such products are safer and more
nutritious than others.
The growing interest of consumers in the safety and more nutritional quality of the typical North
American diet is a welcome development. However, much of this interest has been sparked by
sweeping claims that the food supply is unsafe or inadequate in meeting nutritional needs. Although
most of these claims are not supported by scientific evidence, the preponderance of written material
advancing such claims makes it difficult for the general public to separate fact from fiction. As a result,
claims that eating a diet consisting entirely of organically grown foods prevents or cures disease or
provides other benefits to health have become widely publicized and form the basis for folklore.
Almost daily the public is besieged by claims for no-aging diets, new vitamins, and other
wonder foods. There are numerous unsubstantiated reports that natural vitamins are superior to synthetic
ones, that fertilized eggs are nutritionally superior to fertilized eggs, that untreated grains are better than
fumigated grains and the like. One thing that most organically grown food products seem to have in
common is that they cost more than conventionally grown foods. But in many cases consumers are
misled if they believe organic foods can maintain health and provide better nutritional quality than
conventionally grown foods. So there is real cause for concern if consumers, particularly those with
limited incomes, distrust the regular food and buy only expensive organic foods instead.
Question 43: The word advocates is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. Merchants
B. Consumers
C. Inspectors
D. Proponents
Question 44: In the first paragraph, the word others refers to ___.
A. advantages
B. organic foods
C. products
D. advocates
Question 45: The welcome development mentioned is an increase in___.
A. the amount of health food grown in North American
B. the nutritional quality of the typical North American diet
C. interest in food safety and nutritional quality of the typical North American diet
D. the number of consumers in North American
Question 46: According to the first paragraph, which of the following is true about the terms organic
foods ?
A. It has no fixed meaning.
B. It is seldom used by consumers.
C. It has been used only in recent years.
D. It is accepted by most nutritionists .
Question 47: The word maintain is closest in meaning to ___.
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A. monitor
B. retire
C. improve
D. preserve
Question 48: Who does the author think should NOT buy organic foods?
A. Low income consumers
B. Concerned consumers
C. Advocated of organic food
D. Wealthy people
Question 49: The author implies that there is cause for concern if consumers with limited incomes buy
organic foods instead of conventionally grown foods because ___.
A. too many farmers will stop using conventional method to grow food crops.
B. organic foods can be more expensive but are often no better than conventionally grown foods.
C. conventionally grown foods are more readily available than organic foods.
D. many organic foods are actually less nutritious than similar conventionally grown foods.
Question 50: What is the authors attitude toward the claims made by advocates of health foods?
A. Very enthusiastic
B. Neutral
C. Somewhat favorable D. Skeptical
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Question 1: A. laughs
B. volumes
C. takes
D. develops
Question 2: A. contact
B. school
C. facial
D. carpet
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on

the position of primary stress
Question 3:
A. obedient
Question 4:
A. maintain
your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
in each of the following questions.
B. decision
C. mischievous
D. biologist
B. response
C. marriage
D. believe
Question 5 : The student must have her assessment form fill in by the examiner during the oral exam.
A
B
C
D
Question 6 : A novel is a story long enough to fill a complete book, in that the characters and events
A
B
C
are usually imaginary.
D
Question 7 : Air pollution, together with littering, are causing many problems in our large ,
A
B
C
D
industrial cities today.
Question 8: Education in Vietnam has improved since the government started a program of educational
_________.
A. experience
B. reform
C. system
D. resources
Question 9: Last nights concert did not _________ our expectations.
A. catch up with
B. stand in for
C. come up to
D. look up to
Question 10: Scarcely had Jake
the book report when Alan came in.
A. finish
B. finishing
C. finished
D. to finished
Question 11: When he came to the counter to pay, he found that he had _______ cash _______ his
credit card with him.
A. either / or
B. neither / nor
C. both / and
D. not / neither
Question 12: If people drove more carefully, there_______so many accidents on the road.
A. would not be
B. will not be
C. wouldnt have been D. arent
Question 13: Not until I came home
that I had lost everything.
A. I realized
B. I did realize
C. did I realize
D. I did realized
Question 14: You should concentrate _____ what the interviewer is saying and make a real effort to
answer all the questions.
A. to
B. at
C. on
D. in
Question 15: Core subjects in Vietnamese schools are_________ Maths, Literature and English.
A. made of
B. made for
C. made from
D. made up of
Question 16: Much progress on computers ________ since 1950.
A. has been done
B. has done
C. has been made
D. has made
Question 17: Tom said that he __________his motorbike the day before.
A. lost
B. had lost
C. has lost
D. lose
Question 18: Did he tell you __________?
A. where could we meet him
B. we would be able to meet him where
C. where would be able to meet him
D. where we would meet him
Question 19: Mexico City, _________ has a population of over 10 million, is probably the fastest
growing city in the world.
A. whose
B. which
C. that
D. B& C are correct
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Question 20 : - Tom : It was very kind of you to help me out, Paul

- Paul : _____
A. Im glad you like it
B. Thanks a million
C. That was the least I could do
D. You can say that again.
Question 21: - Jen : My first English test was not as good as I expected.
- Thomas: _______
A. Good Heavens!
B. Thats brilliant enough
C. Its OK, dont worry!
D. Never mind, better job next time.
Question 22: The situation seems to be changing minute by minute
A. again and again
B. from time to tme
C. very rapidly
D. time after time.
A. informative
B. delighted
C. exciting
D. essential
Question 24: It was obvious to everyone that the child had been badly treated.
A. evident
B. frank
C. significant
D. unclear
Question 25: Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.
A. encounter
B. arrive
C. clean
D. happen
Question 26: It is not until the sun is shining brightly that the little girl woke up.
A. No sooner is the sun shining brightly than the little girl woke up.
B. Not until the little girl woke up is the sun shining brightly.
C. Not until the sun is shining brightly did the little girl wake up.
D. As soon as the little girl woke up, the sun hasnt shone brightly yet.
Question 27: What language do you find the most difficult to learn of all? Nhung asked Ha.
A. Nhung asked Ha what language Ha found the most difficult to learn of all.
B. Nhung wanted to know what language they founded the most difficult to learn of all.
C. Nhung asked Ha what language did you find the most difficult to learn of all.
D. Nhung asked Ha what language you found the most difficult to learn of all.
Question 28: They reported that the teachers expected more.
A. The teachers were reported to have been expected of more.
B. The teachers were expected more.
C. The teachers were reported to have expected more.
D. The teachers were reported to expect more.
Question 29: Anna jogs every morning. It is very good for her health.
A. Anna jogs every morning and is good for her health.
B. Anna jogs every morning, which is very good for her health.
C. Anna jogs every morning and then it is good for her health.
D. Anna jogs every morning that is very good for her health.
Question 30: My brother cant find a job. He is very well-qualified.
A. My brother cant find a job but he is very well-qualified.
B. My brother cant find a job even though he is very well-qualified.
C. My brother cant find a job despite he is very well-qualified.
D. My brother cant find a job despite a fact that he is well-qualified.
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Health is something we tend to (31) ___ when we have it. When our body is doing well, we are
hardly aware of it. But illness can come, even (32) _____ we are young. In fact, childhood has been a
very susceptible time. Many diseases attack children in particular, and people know very little how to
cure them once they struck. The result was that many children died. About a century ago, (33)
_________, scientists found out about germs, and then everything changed. The (34) _____ of many
diseases was found, and cures were developed. As this medical discovery spread, the world became
much safer for children. The result is that (35) _________ a hundred years ago, the average man lived
for 35 years, nowadays, in many areas of the world, people can expect to live for 75 years. And what do
we expect by the year 2020 ? Undoubtedly, medical science will continue to advance. Some people will
be able to avoid medical problems that are unavoidable today.
Question 31:
Question 32:
Question 33:
Question 34:
Question 35:
A. forget
A. if
A. therefore
A. reason
A. where
B. ignore
B. so
B. however
B. origin
B. when
C. give up
C. when
C. although
C. source
C. why
D. throw away
D. while
D. moreover
D. cause
D. whereas
answer
Who talk more men or women? Most people believe that women talk more.
However, linguist Deborah Tannen, who has studied the communication style of men and
women, says that this is a stereotype. According to Tannen, women are more verbal talk
more in private situations, where they use conversation as the glue to hold
relationships together. But, she says, men talk more in public situations, where they use
conversation to exchange information and gain status. Tannen points out that we can see
these differences even in children. Little girls often play with one best friend, their play
includes a lot of conversation. Little boys often play games in groups; their play usually
involves more doing than talking. In school, girls are often better at verbal skills, boys are
often better at mathematics.
A recent study at Emory University helps to shed light on the roots of this
difference. Researchers studied conversation between children age 3-6 and their parents.
They found evidence that parents talk very differently to their son than they do to their
daughters. The startling conclusion was that parents use more language with their girls.
Specifically, when parents talk with their daughters, they use more descriptive language
and more details. There is also far more talk about emotions, especially sadness, with
daughters than with sons.
Question 36: Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. Women talk more in private, and men talk more in public
B. Its stereotype that women talk more than men
C. Little girls and little boys have different ways of playing
D. Women talk more than men
Question 37 : Which word is similar in meaning to glue in line 4 ?
A. means
B. sticky substance C. game
D. rope
Question 38 : Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the second paragraph?
A. Parents do not talk much about sadness with their sons.

B. An Emory University found that parents talk more with their daughters than with their sons.
C. Study at Emory University can help to explain the differences between communication styles of
boys and girls
D. Researchers have studied the conversations of children and their parents.
Question 39 : Which of the following phrases best explains the meaning of the word
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verbal?
A. connected with the use of spoken language B. deriving from verbs

C. using very loud noise
D. being very talkative
Question 40 : The word they in line 5 refers to
A. men and women
B. situations.
C. men
D. women
Question 41 : Which of the following statements can be inferred from the first paragraph ?
A. Men are more sociable than women.
B. According to Deborah Tannen, the belief that women talk more is partly right but most wrong and
oversimplified
C. Men and women have different styles of talking, which may begin in childhood.
D. Women talk more in some situations, men talk more in others.
Question 42 : Which word could best replace startling ?
A. interesting
B. surprising
C. annoying
D. beginning
A number of factors related to the voice reveal the personality of the speaker.
The first is the broad area of communication, which includes imparting information by use of
language, communicating with a group or an individual and specialized communication through
performance. A person conveys thoughts and ideas through choice of words, by a tone of voice that is
pleasant or unpleasant, gentle or harsh, by the rhythm that is inherent within the language itself, and by
speech rhythms that are flowing and regular or uneven and hesitant, and finally, by the pitch and melody
of the utterance. When speaking before a group, a person's tone may indicate uncertainty or fright,
confidence or calm. At interpersonal levels, the tone may reflect ideas and feelings over and above the
words chosen, or may believe them. Here, the participants tone can consciously or unconsciously
reflect intuitive sympathy or antipathy, lack of concern or interest, fatigue, anxiety, enthusiasm or
excitement, all of which are usually discernible by the acute listener. Public performance is a manner of
communication that is highly specialized with its own techniques for obtaining effects by voice and /or
gesture. The motivation derived from the text, and in the case of singing, the music, in combination with
the performer's skills, personality, and ability to create empathy will determine the success of artistic,
political, or pedagogic communication.
Second, the voice gives psychological clues to a person's self-image, perception of others, and
emotional health. Self-image can be indicated by a tone of voice that is confident, pretentious, shy,
aggressive, outgoing, or exuberant, to name only a few personality traits. Also the sound may give a clue
to the facade or mask of that person, for example, a shy person hiding behind an overconfident front.
How a speaker perceives the listener's receptiveness, interest, or sympathy in any given conversation
can drastically alter the tone of presentation, by encouraging or discouraging the speaker. Emotional
health is evidenced in the voice by free and melodic sounds of the happy, by constricted and harsh
sound of the angry, and by dull and lethargic qualities of the depressed.
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Question 43: The word " Here " in line 9 refers to ____ .
A. interpersonal interactions B. the tone
C. ideas and feelings
D. words chosen
A. The production of speech.
B. The function of the voice in performance.
C. Communication styles.
D. The connection between voice and personality.
Question 45: The word " evidenced " in line 22 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. questioned
B. repeated
C. indicated
D. exaggerated
Question 46: Why does the author mention " artistic, political, or pedagogic communication " in line 15 ?
A. To introduce the idea of self-image
B. As examples of public performance
C. As examples of basic styles of communication
D. To contrast them to singing
Question 47: According to the passage, an overconfident front may hide ______.
A. hostility
B. shyness
C. friendliness
D. strength
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Question 48: According to the passage, what does a constricted and harsh voice indicate ?
A. Lethargy
B. Depression
C. Boredom
D. Anger
Question 49: According to the passage, an exuberant tone of voice may be an indication of a person's _____ .
A. general physical health
B. personality
C. ability to communicate D. vocal quality
Question 50: The word " drastically " in line 21 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. severely
B. easily
C. exactly
D. frequently
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Question 1 : A. laughed
B. sacrificed
C. cooked
Question 2 : A. airports
B. ways
C. questions
D. explained
D. pictures
Question 3: A. verbal
B. signal
C. common
D. attract
Question 4: A. historian
B. certificate
C. academic
D. curriculum
in
Question 5. Because the highway system was built 40 years ago , most of the roads now need
A
B
C
to repair.
D
Question 6. Pointing in someone is usually considered impolite but it is acceptable when a
A
B
C
teacher wants to get someones attention in class.
D
Question 7. If a student takes a course on Computer Science, it will take him four years doing the
A
B
C
D
course.
Question 8: Many applicants find a job interview ____ if they are not well-prepared for it.
A. impressive
B. stressful
C. threatening
D. time-consuming
Question 9: He managed to win the race _____ hurting his foot before the race.
A. in spite of
B. despite of
C. although
D. because of
Question 10: Hardly _______ when the argument began.
A. when he arrived
B. he had arrived
C. than he arrived
D. had he arrived
Question 11: Housework is less tiring and boring thanks to the invention of _____ devices.
A. environment-friendly
B. time-consuming
C. labor-saving
D. pollution-free
Question 12: By the end of the 21st century, scientists _____ a cure for the common cold.
A. will find
B. will have found
C. will be finding
D. will have been finding
Question 13: Last Sunday was ____ that we took a drive in the country.
A. so beautiful day
B. such a beautiful day
C. so a beautiful day
D. such beautiful day
Question 14: Widespread forest destruction ____ in this particular area.
A. must have seen
B. ought to see
C. could have seen
D. can be seen
Question 15: The greater the demand, ______ the price.
A. the highest
B. the high
C. higher
D. the higher
Question 16: After twenty years collecting stamps, Mike ____ interested in them.
A. is not longer
B. no longer
C. no longer is
D. is no longer
Question 17: He still hasnt really ____ the death of his mother.
A. recovered
B. got over
C. cured
D. treated
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Question 18: He asked me ______ .

A. since when Im waiting
B. how long I have been waiting
C. how long I had been waiting
D. since when I waited
Question 19: __________ ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat.
A. Had you arrived
B. If you arrived
C. Were you arrived D. If you hadnt arrived
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 20: - Charles : Do you fancy going to a movie this evening ?
- Lisa:
____________
A. Im sorry. I dont know that.
B. Not at all. Go ahead.
C. Not so bad. And you ?
D. That would be nice.
Question 21: - John : What kind of job would you like ?
- Tim : __________
A. All of them are
B. I heard it was very good
C. Anything to do with computers
D. Anytime after next week
Question 22: He sounded panic-stricken on the phone.
A. terrified
B. troubled
C. happy
D. disappointed
Question 23: Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate.
A. taking off
B. setting up
C. growing well
D. closing down
Question 24: Although its a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do.
A. interested
B. dissatisfied
C. excited
D. shocked
Question 25: I cant stand people who treat animals cruelly.
A. gently
B. cleverly
C. reasonably
D. brutally
Question 26: It is possible that the fire in the ship was started by a bomb.
A. They say that a bomb started the fire in the ship.
B. The fire in the ship might have been started by a bomb.
C. It shall be said the fire in the ship had been started by a bomb.
D. The fire in the ship is known to have been started by a bomb.
Question 27: Neil always forgets his wifes birthday.
A. At no time Neil remembers his wifes birthday.
B. Neil never remembers his wifes birthday.
C. Neil sometimes remembers his wifes birthday.
D. Neil remembers his wifes birthday all the time.
Question 28: If you practise harder you will have better results.
A. The harder you practise, the best results you will have.
B. The more hardly you practise, the better results you will have.
C. The hardest you practise, the most results you will have.
D. The harder you practise, the better results you will have.
Question 29: A waitress served us. She was very impolite and impatient.
A. A waitress, who served us , was very impolite and impatient.
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B. A waitress which served us., was very impolite and impatient.

C. A waitress who served us was very impolite and impatient.
D. A waitress whom served us , was very impolite and impatient.
Question 30: She wasnt wearing a seat-belt. She was injured.
A. If she hadnt been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldnt have been injured.
B. If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured.
C. If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldnt be injured.
D. If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldnt have been injured.
Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday to Friday.
The (31)_________ class size is twelve and the average is ten. We use modern
methods (32)_________ teaching and learning, and the school has a language
laboratory, a video camera and recorders. You will only be successful in improving
your English; however, if you work hard and practise speaking English as much as
you can. You will take a short (33)_________ in English as soon as you arrive. In this
way, we can put you in a (34)_________ at the most suitable level.
The emphasis is on oral communication practice in a wide (35)_________ of
situations at the advanced knowledge. You will learn how to use language correctly
and appropriately when you talk to native speakers. In addition, you will develop
such study skills as reading efficiently, writing articles and reports, and note-taking
from books and lectures.
Question 31:
Question 32:
D. for
Question 33:
Question 34:
Question 35:
A. maximum
A. in
B. minimum
B. of
C. small
C. on
D. large
A. test
A. form
A. variety
B. exam
C. course
D. lesson
B. class
C. grade
D. course
B. amount
C. number
D. lot
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Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the
dominant language of international communication. English as we know it today emerged around 1350,
after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion
off 1066. Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not expanded
even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland. However, during the course of the next two century, English
began too spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization,
and missionary work. Thus, small enclaves of English, speakers became established and grew in various
parts of the world. As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of
international business, banking, and diplomacy.
Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in
English. Two thirds of the world's science writing is in English, and English is the main language of
technology, advertising, media, international airport, and air traffic controllers. Today there are more
than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are non-native speakers, constituting
the largest number of non-native users than any other language in the world.
A. The number of non-native users of English.
B. The French influence on the English language.
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C. The expansion of English as an international language.

D. The use of English for science and technology.
Question 37. In the first paragraph, the word "emerged" is closest in meaning to
A. appeared
B. hailed
C. frequented
D. engaged
Question 38. In the first paragraph, the word "elements" is closest in meaning to
A. declaration
B. features
C. curiosities
D. customs
Question 39. Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England? ____ .
A. In 1066
B. around 1350
C. before 1600D. after 1600
Question 40. According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around
the world ______ .
A. the slave trade
B. the Norman invasion C. missionaries
D. colonization
Question 41. In the second paragraph, the word "stored" is closest in meaning to ____ .
A. bought
B. saved
C. spent
D. valued
Question 42. According to the passage, approximately how many non-native users of English are there
in the world today ? ____ .
A. a quarter million
B. half a million
C. 350 million
D. 700 million
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania. She studied biology at college and
zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her masters degree in 1933. In 1936, she was
hired by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life.
Carsons first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941. It received excellent reviews, but
sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952. In that year she published The Sea Around Us, which
provided a fascinating look beneath the oceans surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology
and marine biology. Her imagery and language had a poetic quality. Carson consulted no less than 1,000
printed sources. She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field.
However, she always realized the limitations of her nontechnical readers.
In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy. It proved
how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides. She detailed how they
poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food. At the time,
spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to
indicate that her findings were flawed. However, her work was proved by a 1963 report of the
Presidents Science Advisory Committee.
(Source: TOEFL Reading)
Question 43. The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carsons work ____ .
A. as a researcher
B. at college
C. at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
D. as a writer
Question 44. According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?
A. oceanography
B. zoology
C. literature
D. history
Question 45. When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
A. 26
B. 29
C. 34
D. 45
Question 46. It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carsons book Under the Sea Wind ____ .
A. was outdated
B. became more popular than her other books
C. was praised by critics
D. sold many copies
Question 47. Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for
The Sea Around Us?
A. printed matter
B. talks with experts
C. a research expedition
D. letters from scientists
Question 48. The word reckless in line 11 is closest in meaning to ______ .
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A. unnecessary
B. limited
C. continuous
D. irresponsible
Question 49. The word flawed in line 14 is closest in meaning to ______ .
A. faulty
B. deceptive
C. logical
D. offensive
Question 50. Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the Presidents Science Advisory
Committee (lines 14-15) ?
A. To provide an example of government propaganda.
B. To support Carsons ideas.
C. To indicate a growing government concern with the environment.
D. To validate the chemical industrys claims.
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Question 1 : A. schools
B. secrets
C. weekends
D. solutions
Question 2 : A. safe
B. angry
C. frank
D. family
Question 3: A. return
B. parents
C. weekend
D. household
Question 4: A. important
B. holiday
C. different
D. interesting
in
Question 5. Traditionally, Americans and Asians have had very different ideas about love and
A
B
C
married.
D
Question 6. Many teachers have devoted their lives to teaching therefore teaching is not a
A
B
C
D
well-paid job.
Question 7. It was in 2006 when she got married to a well-known movie star.
A
B
C
D
Question 8: The tourists asked me how _____ to Hoan Kiem lake.
A. did they get
B. they could get
C. would they get
D. could they get
Question 9: His parents agreed to _______ him their car while they were away on holiday.
A. let
B. hire
C. lend
D. borrow
Question 10: Sleeping, resting and ______ are the best ways to care for a cold.
A. drinking fruits
B. to drink fruits
C. drank fruits
D. one drinks fruits
Question 11: If he _______ with us now, he ______ the beauty of nature of the National Park.
A. is / can enjoy
B. were / could enjoy
C. was / will enjoy
D. has been / would enjoy
Question 12: _______ have made a billion dollars last year.
A. His father is thought that
B. His father is thought to
C. It is thought
D. It is thought that his father
Question 13: Linda, _______ is quite rich, has just celebrated her 21st birthday.
A. whom family
B. whose family
C. which family
D. that family
Question 14: _____ the noise from the construction work, the children couldnt concentrate on their
lessons.
A. Although
B. In spite of
C. Because
D. Because of
Question 15: I didnt meet him yesterday. He _______ on business.
A. must go
B. should go
C. must have gone
D. should have gone
Question 16: Rock music _____ popular around the world for more than 40 years.
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A. was
B. is being
C. had been
D. has been
Question 17: Economic reforms have ____ a lot of benefits for the local people.
A. given away
B. resulted from
C. carried out
D. resulted in
Question 18: A good friend should _________ you whatever happens.
A. be in favor of
B. take after
C. stand by
D. bring around
Question 19: Only when I ____ my exams next month _____ the book.
A. have finished - I read
B. will finish - I will read
C. finished - did I read
D. have finished - will I read
Question 20: - Charles : Thanks so much for looking after the children !
- Lisa:
____________
A. Thats all right. Anytime.
B. Im fine, thanks.
C. Of course, not.
D. That sounds nice.
Question 21: - Janet : "Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?"
- Susan : ________" .
A. I don't agree, I'm afraid
B. Youre welcome
C. That would be great
D. I feel very bored
Question 22: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.
A. complain
B. exchange
C. explain
D. arrange
Question 23: The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.
A. effects
B. symptoms
C. hints
D. demonstrations
Question 24: John was so insubordinate that he lost his job in one week.
A. understanding
B. fresh
C. obedient
D. disobedient
Question 25: When he passes the entrance exam, his parents will be walking on the air.
A. feeling extremely unhappy
B. extremely light
C. feeling extremely airy
D. extremely happy
Question 26: This is the first time I've made such a stupid mistake.
A. The first mistake I made was a stupid one
B. I had never made a stupid mistake
C. Never before have I made such a stupid mistake
D. I first made a stupid mistake
Question 27: The boy was not intelligent enough to have solved such complex problems alone.
A. The complex problems couldnt be solved because the boy was so stupid.
B. The boy was not intelligent but he managed to solve such complex problems.
C. The boy, though quite intelligent, couldnt solve the complex problems.
D. The boy together with someone else solved the complex problems.
Question 28: Be he rich or poor, she will marry him.
A. She doesn't want to marry him because he is poor.
B. She wants to marry him of he is rich.
C. She will marry him whether he is rich or poor.
D. She will marry him however poor he may be.
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Question 29:
She was the first woman in the Philippines. She was elected as the president of the country.
A. She was the first woman being elected as the president of the Philippines.
B. She was the first woman who is elected as the president of the Philippines.
C. She was the first woman to be elected as the president of the Philippines.
D. She was the first woman elected as the president of the Philippines.
Question 30: He spent all his money. He even borrowed some from me
A. Not only he spent all his money but he also borrowed some from me.
B. Not only did he spend all his money but he also borrowed some from me.
C. Not only he borrowed some from me but he also spent all his money
D. Not only did he borrow some from me but he also spend all his money
In addition to the challenge to be excellent, American schools have been facing novel problems. They
must cope with an influx of immigrant children, many of whom speak little or no English. They must
respond to demands .(31) .the curriculum reflect the various cultures of all children. Schools must
make sure that students develop basic skills for the job market, and they must consider the needs of
nontraditional students, such as teenage mothers.
Schools are addressing these problems in ways that reflect the diversity of the US educational system.
They are hiring or training large numbers of teachers of English (32) a second language and, in
some countries, setting up bilingual schools. They are opening up the traditional European-centered
curriculum to embrace material from American, Asian, and other cultures.
Schools are also teaching cognitive skills to the (33) 40 percent of American students who do not
go on to higher education. In the (34).. of a recent report by the Commission on Achieving Necessary
Skills, A strong back, the willingness to work, and a high school diploma were once all that was
necessary to make a start in America. They are no longer. A well-developed mind, a continued
willingness to learn and the ability to put knowledge to work are the new keys (35) .. the future of our
young people, the success of our business, and the economic well-being of the nation.
( Extracted from Info USA-CD Version)
Question 31.
Question 32.
Question 33.
Question 34.
Question 35.
A. that
A. as
A. slightly
A. minds
A. to
B. who
B. from
B. mostly
B. directions
B. at
C. whether
C. with
C. fairly
C. words
C. in
D. what
D. like
D. nearly
D. ways
D. for
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Long ago prehistoric man began to domesticate a number of wild plants and animals for his
own use. This not only provided more abundant food but also allowed more people to live on a smaller
plot of ground. We tend to forget that all of our present-day pets, livestock, and food plants were taken
from the wild and developed into the forms we know today.
As centuries passed and human cultures evolved and blossomed, humans began to organise their
knowledge of nature into the broad field of natural history. One aspect of early natural history concerned
the use of plants for drugs and medicine. The early herbalists sometimes overworked their imaginations
in this respect. For example, it was widely believed that a plant or part of a plant that resembles an
internal organ would cure ailments of that organ, Thus, an extract made from a heart-shaped leaf might
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be prescribed for a person suffering from heart problems.

Nevertheless, the overall contributions of these early observers provided the rudiments of our
present knowledge of drugs and their uses.
Question 36. What does this passage mainly discuss?
A. Cures from plants.
B. The beginning of natural history.
C. Prehistoric man.
D. Early plants and animals.
Question 37. Domestication of plants and animals probably occurred because of _____ .
A. need for more readily available food
B. lack of wild animals and plants
C. early mans power as a hunter
D. the desire of prehistoric man to be nomadic
Question 38. The word this refers to _________.
A. providing food for man
B. man's domestication of plants and animals
C. man's ability to live on a small plot of land D. the earliest condition of prehistoric man
Question 39. The word blossomed is closest in meaning to _____ .
A. produced flowers B. changed
C. learned
D. flourished
Question 40. An herbalist is which of the following?
A. A dreamer.
B. An early historian.
C. Someone who uses plants in medicine.
D. A farmer.
Question 41. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The shape of a plant is indicative of its ability to cure ailments of a similarly shaped organ.
B. Early herbalists were unimaginative.
C. The work of early herbalists has nothing to do with present day medicine.
D. There is little relation between a cure for illness and the physical shape of a plant.
Question 42. The passage would most likely lead to a more specific discussion in the field of ___ .
A. zoology
B. biology
C. anatomy
D. Astrology
Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in
the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer
quarters. The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each
beginning in September, January, and March: the summer quarter, June to August, is composed of
shorter sessions of vary length.
There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system. On the plus side, students who
wish to complete their degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the
opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters. In addition, although most students
begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any other quarters. Finally,
since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used effectively to serve
the greatest number of students. But there are several disadvantages as well. Many faculty complain that
eleven-week term is simply not enough for them to cover the material required by most college coursed.
Students also find it difficult to complete the assignments in such a short period of time.
In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system some
colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system. In fourteen weeks, faculty and
students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional term
provides options for admission during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students
who wish to graduate early.
Question 43. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A. The Semester System
B. The Academic Year
C. Universities in the United States
D. The Quarter System
Question 44. How many terms are there in a quarter system?
A. Three regular terms and one summer term B. One regular term and four summer terms
C. Two regular terms and two summer terms
D. Four regular terms and one summer term
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Question 45. When is the academic year?

A. September to August B. September to June C. June to August
D. August to June
Question 46. The word customary in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by ______.
A. agreeable
B. limited
C. traditional
D. length
Question 47. When may students begin studying in a school that uses a quarter system?
A. Summer semester only
B. at the beginning of the academic year
C. at the beginning of any quarter
D. September
Question 48. The word them in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. material
B. courses
C. faculty
D. weeks
Question 49. Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimesters?
A. They provide more options for admission
B. They allow students to graduate early
C. They last eleven weeks
D. They are long enough to cover the course material
Question 50. Where would this passage most probably be found?
A. In a American newspaper
B. In a dictionary published in the United States
C. In a general guide to colleges and universities in the United States
D. In a college catalog for a university in the United States
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Question 1 : A. enterprise
B. extinct
C. explain
D. endanger
Question 2 : A. finished
B. stayed
C. injured
D. arrived
Question 3: A. habitat
B. inflation
C. disease
D. remove
Question 4: A. inspire
B. wealthy
C. protect
D. extinct
in
Question 5. Had it not been for you help me, I wouldn't have succeeded.
A
B
C
D
Question 6. Children enjoy telling and listening to ghosts stories, especially on Halloween night.
A
B
C
D
Question 7. We had better to review this chapter carefully because we will have some questions on it
A
B
C
D
on our test tomorrow.
Question 8 : The harder we tried to solve the riddle, _______ .
A. we got more confused
B. the more confused we got
C. we got so confused
D. the most we got confused
Question 9 : This soup is very hot, but I always think the ______ better.
A. hotter the
B. hottest
C. hotter
D. hot the
Question 10 : Lucy was late for school this morning because the alarm didnt _______ as usual.
A. ring off
B. get off
C. go off
D. take off
Question 11 : Children cant go sleep on Christmas Eve. Theyre too ______.
A. exciting
B. interesting
C. excited
D. surprising
Question 12 : Ill go without you ______ late.
A. if you are
B. if you will be
C. if you would
D. when you are
Question 13 : The visitors were complaining
in the rain.
A. for waiting
C. about having to wait
B. me about waiting
D. that they have to wait
Question 14 : Family ____ later took on a much greater significance in his life.
A. relatives
B. relationships
C. relation
D. relations
Question 15 : Your car is too dirty! When did you have it ______ ?
A. to be washed
B. wash
C. washed
D. to wash
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Question 16 : She said she met you once at the Parade last week. _____ since?
A. Have you met her B. Were you met her C. Had you met her
D. Did you meet her
Question 17 : _____ her tears, she waved goodbye to her family from the station platform.
A. Filling out
B. Bringing in
C. Turning over
D. Fighting back
Question 18 : We arranged to meet at the station, but she didnt _______ .
A. get through
B. turn up
C. walk out
D. wait on
Question 19 : Some sociologists believe that the ____ family of parents and children is rapidly
becoming a thing of the past.
A. extended
B. joint
C. nuclear
D. closed
Question 20: Paul is asking Joe for permission to play the guitar in the room. Choose the most
suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.
Paul : Is it all right if I play the guitar in here while youre studying?
Joe : ________
A. Well, if only you didnt.
B. Oh, I wish you wouldnt.
C. Well, actually, Id prefer it if you didnt
D. Well, Id rather not.
Question 21: Joanne is criticising Alex for taking a late flight. Choose the most suitable response to
fill in the blank in the following exchange.
Joanne : You should have flown with the earlier flight !
Alex : _________
A. Oh, Im sorry to hear that.
B. It was fully booked.
C. Yes, I should
D. Why not?
Question 22: Although we argued with him for a long time, he stood his ground.
A. wanted to continue
B. felt sorry for us
C. refused to change his decision
D. changed his decision
Question 23: I am concerned about my children.
A. angry
B. sad
C. happy
D. worried
Question 24: The new laws to conserve wildlife in the area will come into force next month.
A. eliminate
B. protect
C. pullute
D. destroy
Question 25: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. unqualified
B. ill-educated
C. unskilled
D. unimpaired
Question 26: Sally decided not to do her homework and went to the night club.
A. Sally not only did her homework but also went to the night club.
B. Sally went to the night club instead of doing homework.
C. Sally neither went to the night club nor did her homework.
A. Sally either went to the night club or did her homework.
Question 27: The sooner we solve this problem, the better it will be for all concerned.
A. If we could solve this problem soon, it would be better for all concerned.
B. It would be better for all concerned if we can solve this problem soon,.
C. If all concerned are better, we can solve this problem soon.
D. If we can solve this problem soon, it will be better for all concerned.
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Question 28: Having done the test well, Tom hoped to be given a good mark.
A. Having been done the test well, Tom hoped to be given a good mark.
B. Having hoped to be given a good mark, Tom had done the test well.
C. Having the test done well, Tom hoped to be given a good mark
D. Tom hoped to be given a good mark as he had done the test well.
Question 29:
The fire-fighters made every effort to put off the flames. The building burned down completely.
A. The building burned down completely though the fire-fighters made every effort to put off
the flames.
B. Had it not been for the fire-fighters every effort, the building would have burned down
completely.
C. Making every effort to put off the flames, the fire-fighters completely burned down the building.
D. Since the fire-fighters made every effort to put off the flames, the building burned down
completely.
Question 30: Marry loved her stuffed animal when she was young. She couldnt sleep without it.
A. When Marry was young, she loved her stuffed animal so as not to sleep with it.
B. As Marry couldnt sleep without her stuffed animal when she was young, she loved it.
C. When Marry was young, she loved her stuffed animal though she couldnt sleep without it.
D. When Marry was young, she loved her stuffed animal so much that she couldnt sleep without it
Environmental Concerns
Earth is the only place we know of in the universe that can support human life. (31) _____
human activities are making the planet less fit to live on. As the western world carries on
consuming two-thirds of the world's resources while half of the world's population do so just to stay
alive we are rapidly destroying the (32) _____ resource we have by which all people can survive
and prosper. Everywhere fertile soil is either built on or washed into the sea. Renewable resources are
exploited so much that they will never be able to recover completely. We discharge pollutants into
the atmosphere without any thought of the consequences. As a (33) _____ the planet's ability to support
people is being reduced at the very time when rising human numbers and consumption are making
increasingly heavy demands on it. The Earth's (34) _____ resources are there for us to use. We need
food, water, air, energy, medicines, warmth, shelter and minerals to keep us fed, comfortable, healthy
and active. If we are sensible in how we use the resources, they will (35) _____ indefinitely. But
if we use them wastefully and excessively they will soon run out and everyone will suffer.
Question
Question
Question
Question
Question
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
A. Although
A. individual
A. result
A. living
A. remain
B. Yet
B. alone
B. reaction
B. real
B. go
C. Still
C. very
C. development
C. natural
C. last
D. Despite
D. solitary
D. product
D. genuine
D. stand
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The principle of use and disuse states that those parts of organisms' bodies that are used grown
larger. Those parts that are not tend to wither away. It is an observed fact that when you exercise
particular muscles, they grow. Those that are never used dimish. By examining a man's body, we can
tell
which muscles he uses and which he doesn't. we may even be able to guess his profession or
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his reaction. Enthusiasts of the "body- building" cult make use of the principle of use and disuse to
"build" their bodies, almost like a piece of sculpture, into whatever unnatural shape is demanded by
fashion in this peculiar minority culture. Muscles are not the only parts of the body that respond to
use in this kind of way. Walk barefoot and you acquire harder skin on your soles. It is easy to tell a
farmer from a bank teller by looking at their hands alone. The farmer's hands are horny, hardened
by long exposure to rough work. The teller's hands are relatively soft.
The principle of use and disuse enables animals to become better at the job of surviving in their
world, progressively better during their lifetime as a result of living in that world. Humans, through
direct exposure to sunlight, or lack of it, develop a skin color which equips them better to survive in
the particular local conditions.
Too much sunlight is dangerous. Enthusiastic sunbathers with very fair skins are susceptible to
skin cancer. Too little sunlight, on the other hand, leads to vitamin-D deficiency and rickets. The
brown pigment melanin which is synthesized under the influence of sunlight, makes a screen to
protect the underlying tissues from the harmful effects of further sunlight. If a suntanned person
moves to a less sunny climate, the melanin disappears, and the body is able to benefit from what little
sun there is. This can be represented as an instance of the principle of use and disuse: skin goes brown
when it is "used", and fades to white when it is not.
Question 36. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. How the principles of use and disuse change people's concepts of themselves.
B. The way in which people change themselves to conform to fashion.
C. The changes that occur according to the principle of use and disuse.
D. The effects of the sun on the principle of use and disuse.
Question 37. The phrase "wither away" in line 2 is closest in meaning to _______ .
A. split
B. rot
C. perish
D. shrink
Question 38. According to the passage, men who body build._______ .
A. appear like sculptures
B. change their appearance
C. belong to strange cults
D. are very fashionable
Question 39. From the passage, it can be inferred that author views body building.______ .
A. with enthusiasm
B. as an artistic from
C. with scientific interest
D. of doubtful benefic
Question 40. It can be inferred from the passage that the principle of use and disuse enables
organisms to ______ .
A. change their existence
B. automatically benefit
C. survive in any condition
D. improve their lifetime
Question 41. The author suggests that melanin _________ .
A. is necessary for the production of vitamin-D B. is beneficial in sunless climates
C. helps protect fair-skinned people
D. is a synthetic product
Question 42. The word " susceptible" could be best replaced by ______ .
A. condemned
B. vulnerable
C. allergic
D. suggestible
In the world today, particular in the two most industrialized areas, North America and Europe,
recycling is the big news. People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be
sensitive to the environment. Recycling means finding ways to use products a second time. The motto of
the recycling movement is Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
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The first step is to reduce garbage. In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes
and expensive plastic wrappings. A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging:
usually paper, a box and a bag. All that packaging is wasted resources. People should try to buy things
that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils. Another way to reduce waste is to buy highquality products. When low-quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new
ones - a loss of more resources and more energy. For example, if a customer buys a high-quality
appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message. In the same way,
if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the
manufacturers. To reduce garbage, the throw-away must stop.
The second step is to reuse. It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles. After
customers empty the bottles, they return them to the stores. The manufacturers of the drinks collect
bottles, wash them, and then fill them again. The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved.
In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice. In those places, the
garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throw-away bottles.
The third step being environmentally sensitive is to recycle. Spent motor oil can be cleaned and
used again. Aluminum cans are expensive to make. It takes the same amount of energy to make one
aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours. When people collect and recycle
aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the worlds precious resources.
Question 43. Which area is considered one of the most industrialized ?
A. South America
B. Middle East
C. Europe
D. Asia
Question 44. What does the word sensitive means ?
A. cautious
B. logical
C. responding
D. friendly
Question 45. It is a waste when customers buy low-quality products because ______ .
A. they have to be repaired many times.
B. they will soon throw them away
C. customers always change their idea
D. they are very cheap.
Question 46. What is the topic of the passage?
A. How to live sensitively to the environment.
B. How to reduce garbage disposal.
C. What is involved in the recycling movement.
D. What people understand the term recycle
Question 47. People can do the following to reduce waste EXCEPT _________ .
A. buy high-quality products
B. buy simply-wrapped things
C. reuse cups
D. buy more hamburgers
Question 48. What best describe the process of reuse?
A. The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed.
B. The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again.
C. The bottles are washed, returned filled again and collected.
D. The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed.
Question 49. The word practice is closest in meaning to _______ .
A. training
B. exercise
C. deed
D. belief
Question 50. Garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because ____ .
A. people are ordered to return bottles
B. returned bottles are few
C. each returned bottle is paid
D. few bottles are made of glass or plastic
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Question 1: A. repeats
B. amuses
C. attacks
D. coughs
Question 2: A. whom
B. heal
C. healthy
D. honest
Question 3: A. kindergarten
B. contaminate
C. curriculum
D. conventional
Question 4: A. attend
B. visit
C. apply
D. appear
in
Question 5: I like the fresh air and green trees of the village which I spent my vacation last year.
A
B
C
D
Question 6: The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is the name of a set of English
A
B
qualifications, generally taking by secondary school students at the age of 15-16 in England.
C
D
Question 7: I told him I'd prefer to walk , but he insisted to give me a lift .
A
B
C
D
Question 8: _____________ , I would give a party.
A. Should she come next month
B. If she come next month
C. She were to come next month
D. If she came here now
Question 9 : The teacher, along with her students, _____ going to school at the moment.
A. is
B. was
C. were
D. are
Question 10 : __________ is to give strangers your address.
A. What must never you do
B. That must never you do
C. That you must never do
D. What you must never do
Question 11 : She isnt ______ well with the new manager.
A. going on
B. keeping on
C. taking on
D. getting on
Question 12 : Without my parents' support, I ______ my overseas study.
A. had not completed
B. would not have completed
C. will not complete
D. did not complete
Question 13 : People said that he would _______ a bad end. They were right. He went to prison and
died there.
A. come to
B. come through
C. come into
D. come round
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Question 14 : Jim usually looks happy, but today he has a long ____ . He must have had a quarrel with
his best friend.
A. face
B. chin
C. nose
D. expression
Question 15 : In the eighteenth century, _______ not many women who had access to formal
education in the colonies.
A. were there
B. it was
C. were
D. there were
Question 16 : We decided to ______ in Athens for a few days on our way home.
A. set up
B. put up
C. stop over
D. close down
Question 17 : He couldnt rest or sleep because _____ too much coffee.
A. drinking
B. been drinking
C. had been drinking
D. he had been drinking
Question 18 : We bought some ________.
A. German lovely old glasses
B. German old lovely glasses
C. lovely old German glasses
D. old lovely German glasses
Question 19 : Tom said that he ________ his motorbike the day before.
A. had lost
B. lost
C. has lost
D. lose
Question 20: - Daisy: What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary !
- Mary: ___________
A. Thank you very much! I am afraid.
B. You are telling a lie.
C. Thank you for your compliment !
D. I don't like your sayings.
Question 21: Linda invited her friend, Sarah, to have dinner out that night and Sarah accepted.
- Linda : Shall we eat out tonight ?
- Sarah : ________.
A. You are very welcome
B. Thats a great idea
C. Thats acceptable
D. Its kind of you to invite
Question 22: I don't think I can ever live on my own in a big city.
A. poorly
B. hungry
C. freely
D. alone
Question 23: We had waited for two hours and in the end they arrived.
A. eventually
B. suddenly
C. gradually
D. luckily
Question 24: 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 25: We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.
A. slow
B. open
C. unsure
D. uninterested
Question 26: He never suspected that the money had been stolen.
A. He knew that his money would be stolen.
B. Never he suspected that the money had been stolen.
C. At no time did he suspect that the money had been stolen.
D. At no time he suspected that the money had been stolen.
Question 27: I did not answer the door even though I knew it was my friend.
A. Unless I knew it was my friend, I would not answer the door.
B. I knew it was my friend, but I did not answer the door.
C. Only when I answered the door did I knew it was my friend.
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D. I answered the door since I knew it was my friend.

Question 28: There is no point in asking Linda to help as she is really busy.
A. Even though Linda is really busy, she is always willing to help.
B. Whenever you are in need, ask Linda for help.
C. It is a waste of time asking Linda to help as she is really busy.
D. When Linda is busy, you should help her.
Question 29: John is studying hard. He doesnt want to fail the next exam
A. John is studying hard in order that he not fail the next exam
B. John is studying hard in order not to fail the next exam
C. John is studying hard in order to not to fail the next exam
D. John is studying hard so as to fail the next exam
Question 30: I strongly disapproved of your behavior. However, I will help you this time.
A. Despite of my strong disapproval of your behavior, I will help you this time.
B. Despite my strong disapproval of your behavior, I will help you this time.
C. Because of your behavior, I will help you this time.
D. Although I strongly disapproved of your behavior, but I will help you this time.
In this age of advanced telephone networks and electronic mail, it seems that fewer and even fewer
people are taking time to sit down and write letters (31) ___ friends and relatives. For hundreds of
years, letters were the only way to keep in contact with people who were any distance away and
letter-writing was seen as an important skill for all learned people (32)__ .
Gradually, however , the importance of writing letters is decreasing to a point that majority of us
have to (33) ___ a special effort to turn out something worth-while when we apply for a job or make a
complaint. In business circles the tendency is for routine communications to become shorter. (34) ___
clients may appreciate a detailed letter, an employee who sends out long letters is often regarded as
inefficient . Many people prefer the telephone in all circumstances and its speed is
essential in many
situations but how often have you put the telephone down, dissatisfied with what you have managed to
say? I dont think Ill throw my (35)____ away yet.
Question 31:
Question 32:
Question 33:
Question 34:
Question 35:
A. for
A. mastered
A. cause
A. As though
A. effort
B. with
B. to master
B. do
B. Despite
B. letter
C. from
C. mastering
C. make
C. Even though
C. telephone
D. to
D. to be mastered
D. create
D. However
D. pen
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The technology of the North American colonies did not differ strikingly from that of Europe, but in one
respect, the colonists enjoyed a great advantage. Especially by comparison with Britain, Americans had a
wonderfully plentiful supply of wood.
The first colonists did not, as many people imagine, find an entire continent covered by a climax forest. Even
along the Atlantic seaboard, the forest was broken at many points. Nevertheless, all sorts of fine trees abounded, and
through the early colonial period, those who pushed westward encountered new forests. By the end of the colonial
era, the price of wood had risen slightly in eastern cities, but wood was still extremely abundant.
The availability of wood brought advantages that have seldom been appreciated. Wood was a foundation of the
economy. Houses and all manner of buildings were made of wood to a degree unknown in Britain. Secondly, wood
was used as fuel for heating and cooking. Thirdly, it was used as the source of important industrial compounds, such
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as potash, an industrial alkali; charcoal, a component of gunpowder; and tannic acid, used for tanning leather.
The supply of wood conferred advantages but had some negative aspects as well. Iron at that time was produced
by heating iron ore with charcoal. Because Britain was so stripped of trees, she was unable to exploit her rich iron
mines. But the American colonies had both iron ore and wood; iron production was encouraged and became
successful. However, when Britain developed coke smelting, the Colonies did not follow suit because they had
plenty of wood and besides, charcoal iron was stronger than coke iron. Coke smelting led to technologic innovations
and was linked to the emergence of the Industrial Revolution. In the early nineteenth century, the former colonies
lagged behind Britain in industrial development because their supply of wood led them to cling to charcoal iron.
A. The advantages of using wood in the colonies
B. The effects of an abundance of wood on the colonies
C. The roots of the Industrial Revolution
D. The difference between charcoal iron and coke iron
Question 37: Which of the following is a common assumption about the forests of North America during the
colonial period?
A. They contained only a few types of trees.
B. They existed only along the Atlantic seaboard.
C. They had little or no economic value.
D. They covered the entire continent.
Question 38: The word abundant in paragraph 3 is closest meaning to _____ .
A. redundant
B. sufficient
C. insufficient
D. plentiful
Question 39: According to the passage, by the end of the colonial period, the price of wood in Eastern cities __ .
A. rose quickly because wood was becoming so scarce.
B. was much higher than it was in Britain.
C. was slightly higher than in previous years.
D. decreased rapidly because of lower demand for wood.
Question 40: What can be inferred about houses in Britain during the period written about in the passage?
A. They were more expensive than American houses.
B. They were generally built with imported materials.
C. They were typically smaller than homes in North America.
D. They were usually built from materials built from materials other than wood.
Question 41: The phrase follow suit in paragraph 4 means ____.
.
A. do the same thing
B. make an attempt C. have the opportunity D. take a risk
Question 42: According to the passage, why was the use of coke smelting advantageous?
A. It led to advances in technology.
B. It was less expensive than wood smelting.
C. It produced a stronger type of iron than wood smelting.
D. It stimulated the demand for wood.
Ever since humans inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication.
Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a
language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for
letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression.
Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally;
spelling, however, cannot.
Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally.
A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod signifies approval,
while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.
Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the
fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn,
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While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express
human thoughts and feelings.
(Source: TOEFL Reading)
Question 43: Which of the following best summarizes this passage ?

A. When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication.
B. Everybody uses only one form of communication.
C. Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners.
D. Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest.
Question 44: The word "these" in paragraph1 refers to _______ .
A. tourists
B. the deaf and the mute C. thoughts and feelings D. sign language motions
Question 45: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT _____ .
A. there are many forms of communication in existence today
B. verbalization is the most common form of communication
C. the deaf and mute use an oral form of communication
D. ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language
Question 46: Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people?
A. Picture signs
B. Braille
C. Body language
D. Signal flags
Question 47: The word "wink" in paragraph 2 means most nearly the same as _____ .
A. close one eye briefly
B.close two eyes briefly
C. bob the head up and down
D. shake the head from side to side
Question 48: Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally
EXCEPT for ______.
A. spelling
B. ideas
C. whole words
D. expressions
Question 49: People need to communicate in order to _________ .
A. create language barriers
B. keep from reading with their fingertips
C. be picturesque and exact
D. express thoughts and feelings
Question 50: What is the best title for the passage?
A. The Important of Sign Language
B. The Many Forms of Communication
C. Ways of Expressing Feelings
D. Picturesque Symbols of Communication
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Question 1: A. together
B. though
C. worthy
D. ethnic
Question 2: A. campus
B. relax
C. locate
D. fashion
Question 3: A. adorable
B. ability
C. impossible
D. entertainment
Question 4: A. engineer
B. corporate
C. difficult
D. different
in
Question 5: Not only the athlete but also his wife are going to the party tonight.
A
B
C
D
Question 6: She was anxious about the interview because she failed three interviews before.
A
B
C
D
Question 7: Hardly had he entered the room than all the lights went out.
A
B
C
D
( B when )
Question 8: I passed the test. I ______ it without your help.
A. would not pass
B. had not passed
C. didn't pass
D. wouldn't have passed
Question 9 : The more you talk about the matter, __________.
A. the situation seems the worse
B. the situation seems worse
C. the worse seems the situation
D. the worse the situation seems
Question 10 : Tears contain an antiseptic that helps protect our eyes _______ infection.
A. from bacterial
B. in bacterial
C. bacterial
D. with bacterial
Question 11 : By the time we got home, we were _______ frozen and exhausted.
A. exceedingly
B. extremely
C. absolutely
D. very
Question 12: Everyone _______ what they have to do, dont they?
A. know
B. do know
C. have known
D. knows
Question 13: Whats the point ______ here if you dont have anything to tell them?
A. getting them all come
B. in getting them all come
C. to get them all come
D. in getting them all to come
Question 14 : I wish I _____to him. Now it is too late.
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A. would listen
B. have listened
C. listened
D. had listened
Question 15 : Many people believe that violent computer games can have a harmful ____on children.
A. affect
B. effect
C. damage
D. involvement
Question 16 : When students finish the secondary education, they have to take a(n)______called GCSE.
A. check
B. examination
C. interview
D. test
Question 17 : Remember to bring with you your school certificate and letters of __________from your
teachers or your previous employers when you come to the interview.
A. assignment
B. invitation
C. recommendation
D. advertisement
Question 18 I like spending my holidays in the mountains, __________my wife prefers the seaside.
A. though
B. whereas
C. despite
D. in spite of
Question 19 : I _________Tom with me if I had known you and he didnt get along well with each
other.
A. wont bring
B. wouldnt have brought C. didnt bring
D. hadnt brought
Question 20: - Daisy: You must be Jane's sister. Glad to meet you.
- Mary : ______________
A. I am, either
B. So I am. I'm glad
C. What do you do
D. Me too.
Question 21: - A : ___________ ?
- B : About tem miles before we met him.
A. How fast did he drive
B. How long did he drive
C. How often did he drive
D. How far did he drive
Question 22: The activists were accused of contaminating the minds of our young people.
A. providing healthy ideas
C. harming
B. nurturing
D. keeping in the dark
Question 23: To prepare for a job interview, you should jot down your qualifications, work experience
as well as some important information about yourself.
A. what you have experienced
C. your own qualities in real life
B. your bio data and special qualities
D. what you have earned through study
Question 24: Your experience with oil well fires will be invaluable to the company in cased of
trouble.
A. valuable
B. precious
C. priceless
D. worthless
Question 25. Ignoring the danger to himself, Freddie dived into the river to save the puppy.
A. Neglecting
B. Overlooking
C. Watching
D. Noticing
Question 26: Sue is too slow to understand what you might say.
A. So slow is Sue that she cant understand what you might say.
B. Sue is not enough quick to understand what you might say.
C. Sue is so slow to understand what you might say.
D. What you might say, Sue can understand slowly.
Question 27: Had Kathy studied hard, she would have passed the examination.
A. Kathy knew that she would succeed in the examination.
B. But for her hard study, Kathy would have succeed in the examination.
C. Kathy studied very hard but she did not succeed in the examination.
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D. Kathy did not study hard, so she failed.

Question 28: When the bell rings take the meat out of the oven, my sister said.
A. My sister warned me against taking the meat out of the oven when the bell rang.
B. My sister said that when the bell rang I was to take the meat out of the oven.
C. My sister suggested that I should take the meat out of the oven when the bell rang.
D. My sister asked me that when the bell rang to take the meat out of the oven.
Question 29: Father has been working all day. He must be tired now.
A. Im sure that Father is tired after working all day.
B. Father must work all day and tired now.
C. I think Father was tired all day working.
D. Father thinks he is tired now because he has been working all day.
Question 30: We preserve natural resources. We can use them in the future.
A. We preserve natural resources to we can use them in the future
B. We preserve natural resources in order to we can use them in the future.
C. We preserve natural resources so as to we can use them in the future.
D. We preserve natural resources so that we can use them in the future.
It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are. One
thing you have to be (31) ___of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is full of
people who would rather say something negative than positive. If youve made up your (32)___ to
achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, dont let the negative criticism of others prevent you
from reaching your target, and let the constructive criticism have a positive effect on your work. If
someone says youre totally in the (33) ___ of talent, ignore them. Thats negative criticism. If ,
however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you a good reason for doing so, you
should consider their suggestions carefully. There are many film stars who were once out of work .
There are many famous novelists who made a complete mess of their first novel - or who didnt, but had
to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it (34)___ . Being successful
does depend on luck, to a certain extent. But things are more likely to (35) ___ well if you persevere
and stay positive.
Question 31:
Question 32:
Question 33:
Question 34:
Question 35:
A.
A.
A.
A.
A.
alert
mind
absentee
publish
sail through
B. clever
B. brain
B. shortage
B. published
B. come into
C. intelligent
C. thought
C. lack
C. publishes
C. deal with
D. aware
D. idea
D. missing
D. to publish
D. turn out
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Culture is a word in common use with complex meanings, and is derived, like the term broadcasting, from
the treatment and care of the soil and of what grows on it. It is directly related to cultivation and the adjectives
cultural and cultured are part of the same verbal complex. A person of culture has identifiable attributes, among
them a knowledge of and interest in the arts, literature, and music. Yet the word culture does not refer solely to such
knowledge and interest nor, indeed, to education. At least from the 19th century onwards, under the influence of
anthropologists and sociologists, the word culture has come to be used generally both in the singular and the plural
(cultures) to refer to a whole way of life of people, including their customs, laws, conventions, and values
Distinctions have consequently been drawn between primitive and advanced culture and cultures, between
elite and popular culture, between popular and mass culture, and most recently between national and global cultures.
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Distinctions have been drawn too between culture and civilization; the latter is a word derived not, like culture or
agriculture, from the soil, but from the city. The two words are sometimes treated as synonymous. Yet this is
misleading. While civilization and barbarism are pitted against each other in what seems to be a perpetual
behavioural pattern, the use of the word culture has been strongly influenced by conceptions of evolution in the 19th
century and of development in the 20th century. Cultures evolve or develop. They are not static. They have twists
and turns. Styles change. So do fashions. There are cultural processes. What, for example, the word cultured means
has changed substantially since the study of classical (that is, Greek and Roman) literature, philosophy, and history
ceased in the 20th century to be central to school and university education. No single alternative focus emerged,
although with computers has come electronic culture, affecting kinds of study, and most recently digital culture. As
cultures express themselves in new forms not everything gets better or more civilized.
The multiplicity of meanings attached to the word made and will make it difficult to define. There is no
single, unproblematic definition, although many attempts have been made to establish one. The only nonproblematic definitions go back to agricultural meaning (for example, cereal culture or strawberry culture) and
medical meaning (for example, bacterial culture or penicillin culture). Since in anthropology and sociology we also
acknowledge culture clashes, culture shock, and counter-culture, the range of reference is extremely wide.
Question 36: According to the passage, the word culture _____ .
A. is related to the preparation and use of land for farming
B. develops from Greek and Roman literature and history
C. comes from a source that has not been identified
D. derives from the same root as civilization does
Question 37: It is stated in paragraph 1 that a cultured person _________ .
A. has a job related to cultivation
B. takes care of the soil and what grows on it
C. has knowledge of arts, literature, and music
D. does a job relevant to education
Question 38: The author remarks that culture and civilization are the two words that ______.
A. share the same word formation pattern
B. are both related to agriculture and cultivation
C. have nearly the same meaning
D. do not develop from the same meaning
Question 39: The word static in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by ______.
A. regular
B. balanced
C. unchanged
D. dense
Question 40: It is difficult to give the definitions of the word culture EXCEPT for its ______ .
A. agricultural and medical meanings
B. historical and figurative meanings
C. philosophical and historical meanings
D. sociological and anthropological meanings
Question 41: Which of the following is NOT true about the word culture?
A. It is a word that cannot be defined.
B. Its use has been considerably changed.
C. It differs from the word civilization.
D. It evolves from agriculture.
Question 42: The passage mainly discusses ___________ .
A. the distinction between culture and civilization B. the figurative meanings of the word culture
C. the derivatives of the word culture
D. the multiplicity of meanings of the word culture
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 do 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
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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, do 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.
Dont 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 43: The word assessing in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by ________.
A. discovering
B. considering
C. measuring
D. disposing
Question 44: 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 45: 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 46: The word that in paragraph 4 refers to __________ .
A. occupation
B. the traveling life
C. a flight attendant
D. commission
Question 47: It can be inferred from the paragraph 3 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 48: In paragraph 4, 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 49: Why does the author mention long, grueling hours without sleeps in paragraph 4?
A. To emphasize the difficulty of working as a plumber.
B. To contrast the reality of a flight attendants job with most peoples 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 50: 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.
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Question 1:
A. stationary
B. vacancy
C. paperwork
D. garage
Question 2:
A. enterprise
B. extinct
C. explain
D. endanger
Question 3: A. admit
B. cancel
C. result
D. improve
Question 4: A. report
B. believe
C. author
D. amaze
Question 5: If you take this job, it will be necessary to deal other departments.
A
B
C
D
(to deal with)
Question 6: Although the increase in airfares , most people still prefer to travel by plane.
A
B
C
D
Question 7: Hardly he had entered the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet.
A
B
C
D
Question 8: _____ today, there would be nowhere for them to stay.
A. Were they to arrive
B. If they arrive
C. Had they arrive
D. Provided they arrived
Question 9 : A number of wildlife reserves have been established__________ endangered species can
have a chance to survive and develop.
A. therefore
B. in order to
C. so that
D. so as to
Question 10 : The more you practise your English,__________.
A. you will learn faster
B. the faster you will learn
C. faster you will learn
D. the faster will you learn
Question 11: He advised me ___ the facts before I made a decision .. the job.
A. considering / to accept
B. consider / accepting
C. consider / accept
D. to consider / to accept
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Question 12: Everyone likes ______ when they have got some success.
A. to congratulate
B. to be congratulating
C. to be congratulated
D. being congratulated
Question 13: ___ my mother _____ my father went to the party. They all stayed at home.
A. Not only / but also B. Both / and
C. Either / or
D. Neither / nor
Question 14 : Hurry up! Its time we _______ for next weeks examination.
A. have studied
B. studied
C. had studied
D. will study
Question 15 : Pay attention ________ all traffic signs when you are travelling in the street.
A. to
B. on
C. for
D. from
Question 16 : ______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired
B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired
D. Despite tired
Question 17 : You should find a job to live _______ from your parents.
A. dependence
B. independence
C. independent
D. independently
Question 18 An economic _______ is a time when there is very little economic activity, which causes
a lot of unemployment and poverty.
A. improvement
B. depression
C. development
D. mission
Question 19 : Only by working hard ______ your final exam.
A. will you pass
B. you will pass
C. did you pass
D. you passed
Question 20 : - Tom : When are we leaving for the concert?
- Kyle : __________
A. Straight away
B. Thats right
C. Certainly
D. No problem.
Question 21: - Mai : Wow, Ive never seen such a nice cell phone, Nam
- Nam : ____________.
A. Oh, I dont know.
B. Thank you. Im glad you like it.
C. Youre welcome.
D. I agree with you.
Question 22: The gravitational forces of the sun and the moon are fundamental in causing ocean tides.
A. unique
B. essential
C. odd
D. current
Question 23: I will communicate with you as soon as I have any news.
A. be interested in
B. get in touch
C. have connection
D. be related
Question 24: The breadfruit does well in hot and humid climates.
A. arid
B. watery
C. soaked
D. moist
Question 25: Many California mining towns prospered until the gold ran out and prospectors moved
on to new areas, leaving boom towns to become ghost towns.
A. thrived
B. assembled
C. declined
D. employed
Question 26: They regret not doing business with you.
A. They wish they had done business with you.
B. They wish they did business with you.
C. They wish they would do business with you.
D. They feel sorry for doing business with you.
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Question 27: But for their help, we couldnt have survived the famine.
A. If they didnt help us, we couldnt survive the famine.
B. If they hadnt helped us, we couldnt have survived the famine.
C. If only they had helped us, we could have survived the famine.
D. We survived the famine without their help.
Question 28: He is said to have taught in a famous university in England.
A. People said that he has taught in a famous university in England.
B. People say that he taught in a famous university in England.
C. People said that he taught in a famous university in England.
D. People said that he should have taught in a famous university in England.
Question 29: People should not throw rubbish in the park. People should not cut down the trees in the
park.
A. People should neither throw rubbish nor cut down the trees in the park.
B. People should not neither throw rubbish nor cut down the trees in the park.
C. People neither should neither throw rubbish nor cut down the trees in the park.
D. People should either throw rubbish or cut down the trees in the park.
Question 30: The villagers refuse to leave. Their food supply is threatened.
A. The villagers refuse to leave, so their food supply is threatened.
B. The villagers refuse to leave although their food supply is threatened.
C. The villagers refuse to leave despite their threatened food supply.
D. The villagers refuse to leave because their food supply is threatened.
Statesmen define a family as a group of individuals having a common dwelling and related by
blood, adoption or marriage, (31)___ includes common-law relationships. Most people are
born into one of these groups and will live their lives as a family in such a group.
Although the definition of a family may not change, (32)
relationship of people to each other
within the family group changes as society changes. More and more wives are performing paying
jobs, and, as a result, the roles of husband, wife and children are changing. Today, men expect to
work for pay for about 40 years of their lives, and, in todays marriages (33)
which both
spouses have paying jobs, women can expect to work for about 30 to 35 years of their lives. This
mean that man must learn to do their share of family tasks such as caring for the children and
daily household chores. Children, too, especially adolescents, have to (34)
_with the members
of their family in sharing household tasks.
The widespread acceptance of contraception has meant that having children is as
matter of choice, not an automatic result of marriage. Marriage itself has become a choice. As
alternatives (35)
common-law relationships and single-parent families have become socially
acceptable, women will become more independent.
Question 31:
Question 32:
Question 33:
Question 34:
Question 35:
A. which
A. a
A. in
A. carry
A. similar to
B. that
B. any
B. for
B. deal
B. like
C. what
C. some
C. with
C. cooperate
C. such as
D. it
D. the
D. to
D. combine
D. or else
answer
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An air pollutant is defined as a compound added directly or indirectly by humans to the

atmosphere in such quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetation, or materials adversely. Air
pollution requires a very flexible definition that permits continuous change. When the first air pollution
laws were established in England in the fourteenth century, air pollutants were limited to compounds
that could be seen or smelled - a far cry from the extensive list of harmful substances known today. As
technology has developed and knowledge of the health aspects of various chemicals has increased, the
list of air pollutants has lengthened. In the future, even water vapor might be considered an air pollutant
under certain conditions.
Many of the more important air pollutants, such as sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen
oxides, are found in nature. As the Earth developed, the concentration of these pollutants was altered by
various chemical reactions; they became components in biogeochemical cycles. These serve as an air
purification scheme by allowing the compounds to move from the air to the water or soil. On a global
basis, nature's output of these compounds dwarfs that resulting from human activities.
However, human production usually occurs in a localized area, such as a city. In such a region,
human output may be dominant and may temporarily overload the natural purification scheme of the
cycles. The result is an increased concentration of noxious chemicals in the air. The concentrations at
which the adverse effects appear will be greater than the concentrations that the pollutants would have in
the absence of human activities. The actual concentration need not be large for a substance to be a
pollutant; in fact, the numerical value tells us little until we know how much of an increase this
represents over the concentration that would occur naturally in the area. For example, sulfur dioxide has
detectable health effects at 0.08 parts per million (ppm), which is about 400 times its natural level.
Carbon monoxide, however, has a natural level of 0.1 ppm and is not usually a pollutant until its level
reaches about 15 ppm.
A. What constitutes an air pollutant
B. The economic impact of air pollution.
C. How much harm air pollutants can cause.
D. The effects of compounds added to the atmosphere
Question 37: The word "adversely" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.
A. admittedly
B. quickly
C. considerably
D. negatively
Question 38: It can be inferred from the first paragraph that _______.
A. water vapor is an air pollutant in localized areas
B. the definition of air pollution will continue to change
C. most air pollutants today can be seen or smelled
D. a substance becomes an air pollutant only in cities
Question 39: The word "These" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to___.
A. the components in biogeochemical cycles
B. the various chemical reactions
C. the pollutants from the developing Earth
D. the compounds moved to the water
Question 40: For which of the following reasons can natural pollutants play an important role in
controlling air pollution?
A. They function as part of a purification process.
B. They occur in greater quantities than other pollutants.
C. They have existed since the Earth developed
D. They are less harmful to living beings than other pollutants
Question 41: The word "detectable" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to_________.
A. beneficial
B. special
C. measurable
D. separable
Question 42: Which of the following is best supported by the passage ?
A. Human activities have been effective in reducing air pollution.
B. Scientists should be consulted in order to establish uniform limits for all air pollutants.
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C. One of the most important steps in preserving natural lands is to better enforce air pollution laws.
D. To effectively control pollution, local government should regularly review their air pollution laws.
Learning means acquiring knowledge or developing the ability to perform new behaviors. It is
common to think of learning as something that takes place in school, but much of human learning
occurs outside the classroom, and people continue to learn throughout their lives.
Even before they enter school, young children learn to walk, to talk, and to use their hands to
manipulate toys, food, and other objects. They use all of their senses to learn about the sights, sounds,
tastes, and smells in their environments. They learn how to interact with their parents, siblings, friends,
and other people important to their world. When they enter school, children learn basic academic
subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. They also continue to learn a great deal outside the
classroom. They learn which behaviors are likely to be rewarded and which are likely to be punished.
They learn social skills for interacting with other children. After they finish school, people must learn to
adapt to the many major changes that affect their lives, such as getting married, raising children, and
finding and keeping a job.
Because learning continues throughout our lives and affects almost everything we do, the study of
learning is important in many different fields. Teachers need to understand the best ways to educate
children. Psychologists, social workers, criminologists, and other human-service workers need to
understand how certain experiences change peoples behaviors. Employers, politicians, and advertisers
make use of the principles of learning to influence the behavior of workers, voters, and consumers.
Learning is closely related to memory, which is the storage of information in the brain.
Psychologists who study memory are interested in how the brain stores knowledge, where this storage
takes place, and how the brain later retrieves knowledge when we need it. In contrast, psychologists
who study learning are more interested in behavior and how behavior changes as a result of a persons
experiences.
There are many forms of learning, ranging from simple to complex. Simple forms of learning
involve a single stimulus. A stimulus is anything perceptible to the senses, such as a sight, sound, smell,
touch, or taste. In a form of learning known as classical conditioning, people learn to associate two
stimuli that occur in sequence, such as lightning followed by thunder. In operant conditioning, people
learn by forming an association between a behavior and its consequences (reward or punishment).
People and animals can also learn by observation - that is, by watching others perform behaviors. More
complex forms of learning include learning languages, concepts, and motor skills.
(Extracted from Microsoft Student 2009 DVD Version)
Question 43: According to the passage, which of the following is learning in broad view comprised of ?
A. Knowledge acquisition and ability development
B. Acquisition of social and behavioural skills
C. Acquisition of academic knowledge
D. Knowledge acquisition outside the classroom
Question 44: According to the passage, what are children NOT usually taught outside the classroom ?
A. interpersonal communication
B. life skills
C. literacy and calculation
D. right from wrong
Question 45: Getting married, raising children, and finding and keeping a job are mentioned in
paragraph 2 as examples of ____.
A. the changes to which people have to orient themselves
B. the situations in which people cannot teach themselves
C. the ways peoples lives are influenced by education
D. the areas of learning which affect peoples lives
Question 46: Which of the following can be inferred about the learning process from the passage ?
A. It becomes less challenging and complicated when people grow older.
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B. It plays a crucial part in improving the learners motivation in school.

C. It takes place more frequently in real life than in academic institutions.
D. It is more interesting and effective in school than that in life.
Question 47. It can be inferred from the passage that social workers, employers, and politicians concern
themselves with the study of learning because they need to ____.
A. change the behaviours of the objects of their interest towards learning
B. thoroughly understand the behaviours of the objects of their interest
C. make the objects of their interest more aware of the importance of learning
D. understand how a stimulus relates to the senses of the objects of their interest
Question 48: The word retrieves in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _____ .
A. generates
B. creates
C. recovers
D. gains
Question 49: Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Psychologists studying memory are concerned with how the stored knowledge is used.
B. Psychologists studying memory are concerned with the brains storage of knowledge.
C. Psychologists are all interested in memory as much as behaviours.
D. Psychologists studying learning are interested in human behaviours.
Question 50: The passage mainly discusses _____ .
A. application of learning principles to formal education
B. simple forms of learning
C. practical examples of learning inside the classroom
D. general principles of learning
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Question 1:
A. renovation
B. enterprise
C. eliminate
D. eventually
Question 2:
A. suited
B. limited
C. gained
D. needed
Question 3:
Question 4:
A. between
A. inspire
B. abroad
B. wealthy
C. prepare
C. protect
D. modern
D. extinct
Question 5: Despite the increase in air fares, most people still prefer to travel by plane.
Question
Question
A
B
C
D
6 : Our form teacher told us not talk when the teachers were explaining the lesson.
A
B
C
D
7 : Not until I was on my way to the airport that I realized I had left my passport at home.
A
B
C
D
Question 8: Her boss fired her, ____made her angry.
A. that
B. this
C. what
D. which
Question 9: You _____ the washing. My sister could have done it for you.
A. needn't have done
B. couldn't have done C. hadn't to do
D. mustn't have done
Question 10: These school-leavers are looking forward ____ on campus.
A. living
B. to live
C. live
D. to living
Question 11: We all believe that a happy marriage should be ___ mutual love.
A. based on
B. concerned with
C. confided in
D. obliged to
st
Question 12: By the end of the 21 century, the first car running on the sea water ____.
A. will finish
B. will be finished
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C. will have been finished

D. will be finishing
Question 13: Not until _____ in my paper ____ to write down my name on it.
A. I handed / that I remembered
B. I handed / did I remember
C. did I hand / did I remember
D. did I hand / I remembered
Question 14: If Lucy's car ____ down, she would be here right now.
A. wouldn't have been
B. hadn't broken
C. doesn't break
D. didn't break
Question 15: My mother asked me _____
A. which tertiary institution did I choose
B. which tertiary institution I choose
C. which tertiary institution I would choose
D. which tertiary institution will I choose
Question 16: ____ not to come late, the applicant set out for his job interview.
A. He was advised
B. People advised him C. Advised
D. Advising
Question 17: According to ___ people, most animal and plant species on earth will soon die out.
A. optimists
B. pessimistic
C. pessimists
D. optimistic
Question 18: In 1837 the University of Michigan became the first state university ______ by a board of
regents elected by the voters of the state.
A. being controlled
B. it was controlled
C. to be controlled
D. under the control
Question 19: _____I get your letter, I will reply to you at once.
A. By the time
B. As though
C. As soon as
D. Now that
Question 20 : - Tom : Did you enjoy the movie yesterday ?
- Kyle : __________
A. Certainly, I'd be glad to.
B. Yes, it is warmer than today.
C. Not really. I couldn't follow the story.
D. No, I dislike moving.
Question 21: - Mai : "What a lovely house you have !"
- Nam: "_____"
A. No problem
B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in.
C. Of course not, it's not costly.
D. I think so
Question 22: Thanks to better health care, there are more and more centenarians nowadays.
A. children whose parents can't afford their schooling
B. children who die at birth
C. people who live 100 years or more
D. people who suffer from fatal diseases
Question 23: These machines are older models and have to be operated by hand.
A. manually
B. spiritually
C. automatically
D. mechanically
Question 24: It's discourteous to ask Americans questions about their age, marriage or income.
A. impolite
B. polite
C. unacceptable
D. rude
Question 25: One of the reasons why families break up is that parents are always critical of each other.
A. unaware
B. supportive
C. intolerant
D. tired
Question 26: You can stay in the flat for free as long as you pay the bills.
A. Whether you pay the bills or stay in the flat, it is free.
B. Without the bills paid, you can stay in the free flat.
C. Unless the flat is free of bills, you cannot stay in it.
D. Provided you pay the bills, you can stay in the flat for free.
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Question 27: They believe a single gunman carried out the attack.
A. The attacks is believed to have carried out a single gunman
B. A single gunman is believed to have carried out the attack
C. It is believed to be carried out the attack by a single gunman.
D. It is believed that the attack has been carried out by a single gunman.
Question 28: "I'm sorry. I didnt do the homework." said the boy.
A. The boy admitted not doing the homework.
B. The boy said that he was sorry and he wouldnt do the homework.
C. The boy denied not doing the homework.
D. The boy refused to do the homework.
Question 29: The basketball team knew they lost the match. They soon started to blame each other.
A. Hardly had the basketball team known they lost the match when they started to blame each other.
B. Not only did the basketball team lose the match but they blamed each other as well.
C. No sooner had the basketball team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the match.
D. As soon as they blamed each other, the basketball team knew they lost the match.
Question 30: He was able to finish his book. It was because his wife helped him.
A. If only he had been able to finish his book.
B. If it werent for his wifes help, he couldnt have finished his book.
C. Without his wifes help, he couldnt have finished his book.
D. But for his wifes help, he couldnt finish his book.
Keeping your distance
Personal space is a term that refers (31) . the distance we like to keep between ourselves and
other people. When (32) . we do not know well gets too close we usually begin to feel
uncomfortable. If a business colleague comes closer than 1.2 meters, the most common response is to
move (33) . Some interesting (34) .. have been done in libraries. If strangers come too
close, many people get up and leave the building; others use different methods such as turning their back
on the intruder. Living in cities has made people develop new skills for dealing with situations where
they are very close to strangers. Most people on crowded trains try not to look at strangers; they avoid
skin contact, and apologize if hands touch by mistake. People use newspapers (35) .. a barrier
between themselves and other people, and if they do not have one, they stare into the distance, making
sure they are not looking into anyones eyes.
Question 31:
Question 32:
Question 33:
Question 34:
Question 35:
A. from
A. people
A. up
A. survey
A. like
B. about
B. anyone
B. away
B. questionnaires
B. alike
C. to
C. someone
C. on
C. research
C. as
D. for
D. nobody
D. in
D. studies
D. such as
answer
FAMILY LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES
Family life in the United States is changing. Fifty or sixty years ago, the wife was called a
housewife. She cleaned, cooked, and cared for the children. The husband earned the money for the
family. He was usually out working all day. He came home tired in the evening, so he did not do much
housework. And he did not see the children very much, except on weekends.
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These days, however, more and more women work outside the home. They cannot stay with the
children all day. They, too, come home tired in the evening. They do not want to spend the evening
cooking dinner and cleaning up. They do not have time to clean the house and do the laundry. So who
is going to do the housework now? Who is going to take care of the children?
Many families solve the problem of housework by sharing it. In these families, the husband and wife
agree to do different jobs around the house, or they take turns doing each job. For example, the husband
always cooks dinner and the wife always does the laundry. Or the wife cooks dinner on some nights and
the husband cooks dinner on other nights.
Then there is the question of the children. In the past, many families got help with child care from
grandparents. Now families usually do not live near their relatives. The grandparents are often too far
away to help in a regular way. More often, parents have to pay for child care help. The help may be a
babysitter or a day-care center. The problem with this kind of help is the high cost. It is possible only
for couples with jobs that pay well.
Parents may get another kind of help form the companies they work for. Many companies now let
people with children work part-time. That way, parents can spend more time with their children. Some
husbands may even stop working for a while to stay with the children. For these men there is a new
word: they are called househusbands. In the USA more and more men are becoming househusbands
every year.
These changes in the home mean changes in the family. Fathers can learn to understand their
children better, and the children can get to know their fathers better. Husbands and wives may also find
changes in their marriage. They, too, may have a better understanding of each other.
Question 36: Sixty years ago, most women ____________
A. were housewives
B. went out to work
C. did not do much housework
D. had no children
Question 37: Nowadays, there are __________.
A. more work outside the home than before
B. more and more women staying with the children all day
C. more housewives than before
D. more women going out to work than before
Question 38: The word laundry in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ___________
A. cooking and washing up
B. tidying up
C. washing and ironing
D. shopping
Question 39: It can be inferred from paragraph 4 that__________.
A. all couples with jobs can pay for help from a babysitter or a day-care center
B. couples with low-paid jobs cant afford the cost of a babysitter or a day-care center
C. in the past, grandparents did not help the couples with child care
D. grandparents can help care the children in a regular way
Question 40: The word they in paragraph 5 refers to _______________
A. children who spend more time with fathers than mothers
B. parents who work part-time
C. husbands who stop working to stay with the children
D. fathers who spend more time with their children
Question 41: The changes in the American home mentioned in this passage may ___________
A. help families
B. not change the children at all
C. not happen
D. cause problems for a marriage
Question 42: This article is about ________
A. American men as househusbands
B. housewives in America
C. how more American women are working
D. how family life in America is changing
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Because writing has become so important in our culture, we sometimes think of it as more real than
speech. A little thought, however, will show why speech is primary and writing secondary to language.
Human beings have been writing (as far as we can tell from surviving evidence) for at least 5000 years;
but they have been talking for much longer, doubtless ever since there have been human beings.
When writing did develop, it was derived from and represented speech, although imperfectly. Even
today there are spoken languages that have no written form. Furthermore, we all learn to talk well before
we learn to write; any human child who is not severely handicapped physically or mentally will learn to
talk: a normal human being cannot be prevented from doing so. On the other hand, it takes a special
effort to learn to write. In the past many intelligent and useful members of society did not acquire the
skill, and even today many who speak languages with writing systems never learn to read or write, while
some who learn the rudiments of those skills do so only imperfectly.
To affirm the primacy of speech over writing is not, however, to disparage the latter. One advantage
writing has over speech is that it is more permanent and makes possible the records that any civilization
must have. Thus, if speaking makes us human, writing makes us civilized.
Question 43: We sometimes think of writing as more real than speech because ______.
A. writing is secondary to language
B. human beings have been writing for at least 5000 years
C. it has become very important in our culture
D. people have been writing since there have been human beings
Question 44: The author of the passage argues that ______.
A. speech is more basic to language than writing
B. writing has become too important in todays society
C. everyone who learns to speak must learn to write
D. all languages should have a written form
Question 45: According to the passage, writing ______.
A. is represented perfectly by speech
B. represents speech, but not perfectly
C. developed from imperfect speech
D. is imperfect, but less so than speech
Question 46: Normal human beings ______.
A. learn to talk after learning to write
B. learn to write before learning to talk
C. learn to write and to talk at the same time
D. learn to talk before learning to write
Question 47: Learning to write is ______.
A. easy
B. too difficult
C. not easy
D. very easy
Question 48: In order to show that learning to write requires effort, the author gives the example of
______.
A. people who learn the rudiments of speech
B. severely handicapped children
C. intelligent people who couldnt write
D. people who speak many languages
Question 49: In the authors judgment, ______.
A. writing has more advantages than speech
B. writing is more real than speech
C. speech conveys ideas less accurately than writing does
D. speech is essential but writing has important benefits
Question 50: The word advantage in the last paragraph most closely means ______.
A. rudiments
B. skill
C. domination
D. benefit
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