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No 8/59, Lang Ha, Ba Dinh, Ha Noi

PRACTICE TEST 65
Phần 1: cách phát âm của âm vị trong từ
Chọn 01 trong 04 lựa chọn có phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với những từ còn lại
1.A. cooked B. knocked C. wicked D. hooked
2.A. fruit B. disguise C. bruise D. fluise
3.A. chasm B. chase C. cheat D. chimney
4.A. mythical B. width C. length D. bother
5.A. epidemic B. errand C. density D. scenic
Phần 2: trọng âm
Chọn 01 trong 04 lựa chọn có cấu trúc trọng âm khác với những từ còn lại
6. A. Painstakingly B. minority C. Cholesterol D. Astronomy
7. A. Tournament B. continent C. Physician D. Heritage
8. A. Cinematographer B. responsibility C. Environmentally D. academically
9. A. Pollute B. severe C. tragic D. Humane
10.A. guarantee B.committee C. Pioneer D. Volunteer
Phần 3. Từ hoặc cụm từ đồng nghĩa.
Chọn 01 từ- cụm từ trong 4 lựa chọn có nghĩa gần nhất với từ/ cụm từ được gạch chân.
11. The bread has become stale and I cannot swallow it.
A. gone up B. gone off
C. gone down D. Gone away
12. It takes roughly 4,000 pounds of petals to make a single pound of rose oil.
A. amazingly B. as much as
B. relatively D. More or less
13. Educators have made great strides in recent years in combating the ignorance of the
nation’s young about AIDS.
A. fearlessness B. unawareness
C. indoctrination D. arrogance
Phần 4. từ hoặc cụm từ trái nghĩa
chọn 01 từ/ cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn trái nghĩa với từ/ cụm từ được gạch chân.
14. In the 1980 census, New Jersey was the most densely populated state.
A. rigorously B. heavily C. wantonly D. sparsely
15. The ship went down although strenuous efforts were made to save it.
A. energetic B. forceful C. half-hearted D. exhausting
16. Do you know of any actual cases of this happening?
A. false B. untrue C. hypothetical D. imitate
Phần 5. Tìm lỗi sai
Chọn 01 trong 04 từ/ cụm từ được gạch chân có chứa lỗi sai.
17. Scientists have been searching (A) for signs that mutations triggering (B) by the bomb
blasts, has passed on to (C) survivors’s children (D).
18. She is considered (A) being (B) an expert on (C) animal behaviour and often appears on
television (D).
19. John died of (A) an attack heart (B) while he was proving (C) that he could run the
Marathon (D).
20. Out of (A) a country’s health budget, a large proportion (B) should divert (C) from
treatment to spending (D) on health education and preventative measures
21. the independence (A) on (B) motor vehicles has given rise (C) to major problems,
including environmental pollution (D), depletion of oil resources, traffic congestion and safety.
22. I realised some day (A) that he hadn’t been (B) to see me for several weeks and on
enquiring (C) whether he was away, I was informed (D) that he was dying.
Phần 6. Hoàn thành câu.
Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong mỗi câu
hỏi.
23. The children had been ..... of the danger , but had taken no notice.
A. warned B. apologize C. prevented D. shown
24. His landlady doesn’t ..... of his having parties.
A. appreciate B. approve C. support D. consent
25. There has been a smoke free area .... for visitors.
A. to set up B. be set up C. set up D. being set up
26. Widespread forest destruction .... in this particular area.
A. can be seen B. to be seen
C. must have seen D. ought to be seen
27. When I .... at my suitcase, I could see that somebody .... to open it.
A. look/ try B. looked/ tried
C. looked/ had tried D. looked/ trying
28. Margaret was slow at school, but she went on .... Prime Minister.
A. being B. to be
C. having been D. to have been
29. We came to sit on a park bench for a rest. We .... around all morning and .... a lot of food.
A. were shopping/ bought B. were shopping/ had bough
C.had been shopping/ had bought D. were shopping/ buying
30. Not until it was too late.... to call Susan.
A. did I remember B. I could remember
C.I remembered D. that I remembered
31. the idea of marriage doesn’t .... to me.
A, attribute B. appeal C. apply D. confess
32. Nigel Kennedy, the .... violinist, will perform at the concert.
A. known B. recognized C. defamed D. celebrated
Phần 7. Điền từ
chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn.
THE BEGINNINGS OF THE FLIGHT
The story of man’s mastery of the air is almost as old as man himself, a puzzle in which the
essential clues were not found until a very late stage. However, to (33) ........ this we must first
go back to the time when primitive man hunted for his food, and only birds and insects flew.
We cannot know with any certainly when man first deliberately shaped weapons for throwing,
but that (34) ....... of conscious design marked the first step on a road that lead from the spear
and the arrow to the aerplane and the giant rocket of the present (35) ....... It would seem, in
fact, that this urge to throw things is one of the most primitive and deep-seated of our
instincts, appearing in childhood and persisting into old age. The more mature ambition to
throw things swiftly and accurately, which is the origin of most (36) ..... games, probably has
its roots in the ages when the possession of a suitable weapon and the ability to throw it with
force and accuracy (37) .... the difference between eating and starving.
It is significant that such weapons were produces and brought to their (38) .... form at an early
stage in history. If we were restricted to the same (39) .........., it is doubtful if we could produce
better bows and arrows than those that destroyed the armies of the past. The arrow was the
first true weapon capable of maintaining direction over considerable (40) ....... It was to be
centuries before man himself could fly.
33. A. value B. approve C. understand D. realize
34. A. act B. deed C. action D. event
35. A. instant B. day C. hour D. moment
36. A. exterior B. outside C. external D. outdoor
37. A. involved B. meant C. told D. showed
38. A. last B. older C. latest D. final
39. A. matters B. substances C. materials D. sources
40. A. lengths B. extents C. areas D. distances
Phần 8. bài đọc 1
đọc đoạn văn và trả lời 08 câu hỏi kèm theo.
When the first white men came to America, they found vast amounts of natural resources of
tremendous value. Forests covered a large part of the nation; later gas, oil and minerals were
found in unbelievable amounts. There was a great abundance of very fertile soil. Forests,
prairies, streams and rivers abounded with wildlife. So vast were those resources that it
seemed that they could never be used up. So forests were destroyed to make way for
farmland. Grasslands and prairies were plowed and harrowed. Minerals and oil were used in
great quantities to supply a young industrial nation. Almost every river became the scene of
factories, mills and power companies. Mammals and birds were slaughtered for food and
sport. Within a short time, the results were obvious. Floods caused millions of dollars worth of
damage yearly. The very fertile soil washed away of blew up in great clouds. The seemingly
inexhaustible oil and minerals showed signs of depletion. Rivers were filled with silt from
eroding farms and wastes from factories. Many of the rivers were made unfit for fish. Several
species of birds disappeared, and some mammals seemed on the verge of going. Future
timber shortages were predicted. In short, Americans soon became to realize that some sort of
conservation program must be set up, if future as well as present Americans were to share in
the resources that are the heritage of every American.
41. The title below that expresses the main idea of this selection is ......
A. what the first white men found in America
B. the cause of timber shortages
C. the loss of topsoil
D. the story of America’s natural resources
42. It seemed to the early American settlers that ......
A. game was scarce
B. forest should not be cut
C. the natural resources were inexhaustible
D. there was a shortage of minerals
43. The use of America’s natural resources by the early settlers was ......
 A. careless B. scientific
C. unbelievable D. predicted
44. Much of the fertile soil of America has ......
A. sunk deep into the earth B. been eroded by wind and water
C. been covered by lakes D. become the scene of factories
45. One reason many of our rivers are no longer suitable living places for fish is that ......
A. too many fish have been caught
B. floods have caused much damage
C. a conservation program has been set up
D. factories have dumped wastes into the rivers
Câu 46. another word for “fertile” is ......
A. wet B. productive C. useful D. irrigated
47. Another word for “verge” is ......
A. peak B. brink C. occasion D. possibility
48. The word “heritage” is closest meaning to ......
A. ownership
B. possession
C. things have been passed on earlier generations
D. property
Phần 9. Bài đọc 2
Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời 08 câu hỏi kèm theo
WARNING ON GLOBAL WARMING
Global warming could cause drought and possibly famine in China, the source of much of Hong
Kong’s food, by 2050, a new report predicts. Hong Kong could also be at risk from flooding as
sea levels rose. The report recommends building sea-walls around low-lying areas such as the
new port and airport reclamations. Published by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the
report, which includes work by members of the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences,
uses the most recent projections on climate change to point to a gloomy outlook for China.
By 2050, about 30 to 40 per cent of the country will experience changes in the type of
vegetation it supports, with tropical and subtropical forest conditions shifting northward and
hot desert conditions rising in the west where currently the desert is temperate. Crop-growing
areas will expand but any benefit is expected to be negated by increased evaporation of
moisture, making it too dry to grow crops such as rice. The growing season also is expected to
alter, becoming shorter in southern and central China, the mainland’s breadbasket. The rapid
changes make it unlikely that plants could adapt.
“China will produce smaller crops. In the central and northern areas, and the southern part,
there will be decreased production because of water limitations”, Dr. Rik Leemans, one of the
authors of the report, said during a brief visit to the territory yesterday. Famine could result
because of the demands of feeding the population - particularly if it grows - and the
diminished productivity of the land. “It looks very difficult for the world as a whole”, he said.
Global warming is caused by the burning of large amounts of fossil fuels, such as coal and oil,
which release gases that trap heal in the atmosphere. World temperatures already have
increased this century by about 6 degrees Celsius and are projected to rise by between 1.6
degrees and 3.8 degrees by 2100.
Dr. Leemans said China’s reliance on coal-fired power for its industrial growth did not bode
well for the world climate. “I think the political and economic powers in China are much
greater than the nvironmental powers, and [greenhouse gas emissions] could accelerate,” Dr.
Leemans said. “China is not taking the problem seriously yet, although it is trying to
incorporate this kind of research to see what is going to happen.”
The climate change repot, which will be released tomorrow, focuses on China but Mr. David
Melville of WWF-Hong Kong said some of the depressing scenarios could apply to the
territory. Food supplies, for instance, could be affected by lower crop yields. “Maybe we could
afford to import food from elsewhere but you have to keep in mind that the type of changes
experienced in southern China will take place elsewhere as well,” he said. Sea levels could rise
as glaciers melted and the higher temperatures expanded the size of the oceans, threatening
much of developed Hong Kong which is built on reclaimed land. Current projections are that
sea levels worldwide will rise by 15 to 90 centimetres by 2100, depending on whether action
is taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
“Hong Kong has substantial areas built on reclaimed land and sea level rises could impact on
that, not only on Chek Lap Kok but the West Kowloon Reclamation and the Central and
Western Reclamation - the whole lot,” Mr. Melville said, adding that sea walls would be
needed. Depleted fresh water supplies would be another problem because increased
evaporation would reduce levels. Mr. Melville said the general outlook could be helped if Hong
Kong used water less wastefully and encouraged energy efficiency to reduce fuel-burning. He
also called on the West to help China improve its efficiency.
49. Overall. what sort of picture is painted of the future effects of global warming?
A. disastrous
B. potentially disastrous
C. relatively optimistic
D. on balance things are going to be satisfactory
50. what is this passage?
A. report
B. A preview of a report
C. an article describling a response to a report
D. An article previewing a report
51. Mr David Melville suggest that in future more food could be imported into Hong Kong. He
thinks these measures could be .........
A. efficent
B. sufficient
C. insufficient
D. inefficient
52. the main point of paragraph 3 is to be describe........
A. effects of changes in the climate of China on food production
B. future changes in the climate of China
C. effects of changes in the climate of China on the growing season.
D. projected future changes in the climate of China.
53. the main point of paragraph 5 is to describe.......
A. global warming
B. the effects of global warming
C. the cause and projected effects of global warming
D. the cause and effects of global warming
54. why does the writer add the information in square brackets in paragraph 5?
 A. because the quote is from a second language user whose command of English is not
perfect.
B. because, although they are not part of the original quote, the additional information
given is necessary to understand the statement
C. because the writer is quote from another source.
D. because the writer wants to emphasize the meaning of these words
55. in paragraph 7, which point is Mr Melville NOT making?
A. suggesting that there is a potential disaster in Hong Kong
B. suggesting that reclamation areas are at risk.
C. Criticising current safeguards
D. Making a call for action.
56. How would you describle the Dr.Leeman’s attitude towards China?
A. mainly favourable
B. critial
C. supportive in theory
D. admiring
Phần 10. Hoàn thành hội thoại
Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng ở mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống.
57. - “You missed an exciting start to the football match.”
- “ yes, it’s a pity I .... on time .”
A. am not B. wasn’t
C. haven’t been D. hadn’t been
58. - “I shouldn’t have missed Mary’s party.”
- “It’s a pity you ...; we had a lovely time.”
A. haven’t come B. hadn’t come
C. weren’t coming D. didn’t come
59. - “do you mind if I tell Mary about your trip?”
- “ well, I’d rather you ..... anyone else about it.”
A. didn’t tell B. wouldn’t tell
C. not to tell D. haven’t told
60. - “You’re looking tired.”
- “ i’m exhausted. I wish my neighbours....loud music when I’m trying to sleep.”
A. haven’t played B. won’t play
C. wouldn’t play D. hadn’t played
61. - “It’s a pity Sarah is still unemployed.”
- “Yes, if only she....university.”
A. wouldn’t have finished B. had finished
C. would finish D. finishes
Phần 11. Chia dạng đúng của từ.
A live broadcast of any public event, such as a space flight or sporting occasion, is almost .....
(62. VARIABLE) accompanied by the thoughts of a commentator. This may be on television,
along with the relevant pictures, or ..... (63. ALTERNATE) on radio. The technique involved
differs between the two media, with radio broadcasters needing to be more explicit and .....
(64.DESCRIBE) because of the ..... (65.ABSENT) of visual information. TV commentators do
not need to paint a picture for their audience; instead their various ..... (66. OBSERVE) should
add to the images that are already there. There will sometimes be silences and pauses in TV
invariably - alternatively - descriptive - absence - observations - opinionated - fairness - enthusiasm -
unpredictable - irregular
commentary, although these are becoming increasingly rare. Both types of commentators
should try to be informative, but should avoid sounding ..... (67. OPINION)
In sports commentary, ..... (68.FAIR) and impartiality to both sides is vital, but spontaneity and
..... (69.ENTHUSE) are valued by those watching or listening. Sports commentators usually
broadcast live in an essentially unscripted way, although they may refer to previously
prepared materials such as sports statistics. Because of the ..... (70.PREDICT) nature of live
events, thorough preparation in advance is vital. The internet has helped enormously with this
aspect of the job. Anyone interested in becoming a commentator should have excellent
organisational skills, the willingness to work ..... (71. REGULAR) hours and a strong voice.
Phần 12. Viết lại câu
Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc câu nghĩa gần nhất với câu đã cho.
72. It’s a pity that Anne hates studying.
A. Anne uses some strange methods when she studies.
B. Anne receives very good grades although she doesn’t study
C. Anne is very font of studying sometimes pitiful.
D. It’s too bad that Anne dislikes studying.
73. The little boy could not carry such a heavy school bag.
A. The little boy’s disability made him unable to carry such a heavy school bag.
B. It was impossible for the little boy to carry such a heavy school bag.
C. The little was not capable of carrying such as heavy school bag.
D. The little boy is said to have been unable to carry such as heavy school bag.
74. People said that hundreds of local people have died in the floods
A. It is said that hundreds of local people have died in the floods
B. Hundreds of local people were said to have died in the floods
C. It is in the floods that hundreds of local people have died.
D. Hundreds of local people are said to have been died un the floods.
75. Coal, the main source of energy in many countries, is considered to be a serious pollutant.
A. Coal, a serious pollutant, is considered the main source of energy in many countries.
B. People consider that coal is the main source of energy in many countries.
C. Coal, the main source of energy in many countries, is considered to be a serious
pollutant.
D. It is considered that coal, the main source of energy in many countries, is a serious
pollutant.
76. Nora went to the gas station to have her tank filled.
A. Nora’s car is being repaired at the gas station,
B. Nora is going to the gas station to pick up her car.
C. Nora had her gas tank filled with gasoline
D. Nora is going to the gas station to pick up her tank.
Phần 13. Kết hợp câu.
Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với cặp câu đã cho trong câu hỏi.
77. I am very unhappy about the grade I made on my biology exam. I know I should have
studied more.
A. I know I should have studied more because I am very unhappy about the grade I made
on my biology exam.
B. I am very unhappy about the grade I made on my biology exam so I know I should have
studied more.
 C. I am very unhappy about the grade I made on my biology exam, yet I know I should have
studied more.
D. I am very unhappy about the grade I made on my biology exam but I know I should have
studied more.
78. Very few students understand the lecture. The subject of the lecture is very confusing.
A. The subject of the lecture, which very few students understand, is very confusing.
B. very few students understand the lecture which subject is very confusing.
C. The subject of the lecture, which is very confusing, very few students understand.
D. Very few students understand the lecture the subject of which is very confusing.
79. I can earn enough money to support my family. Thank you for your job offer.
A. Had you not offered me the job, earning enough money to support my family would be
difficult.
B. Were you not to offer me the job, earning enough money to support my family would be
difficult.
C. Should you not offer me the job, earning enough money to support my family will be
difficult.
D. Had you not offered me the job, earning enough money to support my family would
have been difficult.
80. She heard the news about her friend’s death. She broke down.
A. She broke down while she was hearing the news about her friend’s death.
B. Having broken down, she heard the news about her friend’s death.
C. She broke down the moment she heard the news about her friend’s death.
D. She broke down the moment when when she heard the news about her friend’s death.
Phần 14. Lựa chọn 1 từ thích hợp có thể diền vào được 03 câu có sẵn dưới đây.
81...................................................
pull
• After a thorough examination the inspector decided to ..... down the building as it posed a
threat to the dwellers’safety.
• Be a man, Luke, ..... yourself together and stop crying. The girls are looking at you.
• Sally hated sitting at the first table in the classroom. The boys behind made it point to .....
her long plaits and it hurt a lot.
82. .............................................
invaded
• The paparazzi denied that he had ..... the privacy of the rick star. He claim he didn’t feel
guilty whatsoever.
• When Poland was ..... by German troops, most of the European nations just looked on.
• Hundreds of thrilled fans ..... the pitch soon after the final whistle was blown.
83. ................................................
carry
• Smuggling drugs in some countries may ..... a maximum penalty of death.
• The law firm thought that Mr Bykowski could ..... out his threats and sue the multinational
corporation for damages.
• They are expanding their fleet by adding new planes that can ..... up to 200 passengers.
84. ....................................................
plant
• There was credible intelligence information that the chemical ..... might be targeted by
environmental groups.
• Their efforts to ..... a bomb on a transatlantic flight were thwarted by the SWAT team.
• In an attempt to boost the town’s image as the greenest town in the region they intend to
..... 2,000 seedlings in the centre.
85......................................................
face
• Now, without anybody to turn to, he had to ..... the biggest challenge in his life.
• You’re in love with her. Don’t deny it. It’s written all over your .........
• The acne on his ..... didn’t want to disapear no matter how often she went to the solarism.
Phần 15. Viết một bài luận 200-250 từ về chủ đề sau.
In your country, is there more need for land to be left in its natural condition or is there more
need for land to be developed for housing and industry? Use specific reasons and examples to
support your answer.