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CỤM TRƯỜNG TRẦN-KIM-HƯNG NĂM HỌC 2018 - 2019

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. stopped B. talked C. married D. passed
Question 2.A. take B. family C. grateful D. table

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. reduce B. aware C. action D. enjoy
Question 4.A. wonderful B. interest C. personal D. decision

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5.Since 1981, scientists in the world ________ a lot of things to fight against AIDS.
A. had done B. were doing C. have done D. did
Question 6.If I were you, I ________ that job.
A. would apply for B. will ask for C. will have change D. can take
Question 7.The botanists are examining the plants, __________ were brought from Africa.
A. who B. whom C. which D. that
Question 8.This morning I bought ________ newspaper and a magazine. The newspaper is in my bag, but I don’t
know where ________ magazine is.
A. a – a B. a – the C. the – the D. the - a
Question 9. My sister didn't get the job __________ she had all the necessary qualifications.
A. although B. however C. therefore D. in spite of
Question 10. In the future cars will still be with us, but instead of petrol they could run _________ anything from
electricity to methane gas.
A. on B. by C. out D. with
Question 11.It is _______ today than it was yesterday.
A. warm B. more warm C. warmer D. more warmer
Question 12. I want _______ volleyball. I hope _______ for the team.
A. to play/ to be chosen B. to play/ to choose C. playing/ being chosen D. to play/ choosing
Question 13.Scarcely _________ when he started behaving arrogantly with all of his colleagues.
A. has he been promoted B. did he promote C. had he been promotedD. was he promoted
Question 14. The______year in Viet Nam runs from September to May and is divided into two terms.
A. academy B. academic C. academically D. academical
Question 15.Someone who is ________is hopeful about the future or the success of something in particular.
A. powerful B. optimistic C. stagnant D. pessimistic
Question 16.English, Maths and Literature are core subjects, which are _______ in the national
examination called GCSE.
A. optional B. neglected C. discussed D. compulsory
Question 17. We should _________every chance we have to speak English.
A. make uses of B. make a use of C. take advantage ofD. take use of
Question 18.When she told her parents that she had decided to get married, they were utterly _______aback.
A.taken B. returned C. overturned D. determined

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 19. Lora has just bought a new skirt that she likes very much. Choose the most suitable response to fill
in the blank in the following exchange.
- Jane: “You look great in that red skirt, Lora!”
- Lora: “_______”
 A. No, I don't think so. B. Oh, you don't like it, do you?
C. Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s. D. Yes, my mum bought it.
Question 20.Two friends are talking about a football match.
- Hung: “I think Viet Nam will participate in the next World Cup.”
- Nam: “___________.”
A. That’s true B. I agree with you C. You can say that again D. All are correct

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 21. We can communicate not only through words but also through body language.
A. waving B. facial expression C. speech D. non-verbalforms
Question22. He's up to his ears in work and cannot possibly see you now.
A. fully occupied withB. very interested in C. not involved with D. concerned with

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question23. We are proud of him because he is both intelligent and obedient.
A. active B. spoilt C. caring D. impossible
Question24. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.
A. remain unstable B. fluctuate C. restrain D. stay unchanged

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 25 to 29.
If you want to prepare yourself for great achievement and have more to contribute to your education or your
work, try reading more books. (25) ______ up some of the interestingly informative books and search for well-
researched material that can help you grow.
We should (26) ______ our children to read more books and spend less time watching TV. Some people have
commented that this is inconsistent. "Why is the written word a superior way to get information than television?"
That is an interesting point of view worth further (27) ______. Reading is a skill that is in much greater demand
than the demand for watching TV. There are no jobs that (28) ________ a person to be able to watch TV but
reading is an integral part of many jobs. The written word is an incredibly flexible and efficient way of
communication. You can write something down and, in no time, it can be sent to many different people. Not only
that, we can (29) ______ vast amounts of information through reading in a very short time. A good reader can
acquire more information in reading for two hours than someone watching TV can acquire in a full day.
Question 25. A. Make B. Set C. Take D. Pick
Question 26. A. discuss B. encourage C. suggest D. define
Question 27. A. explore B. explorer C. exploration D. explorative
Question 28. A. inquire B. tell C. require D. ask
Question 29. A. inhale B. breathe C. eat D. digest

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 30 to 34.
Fertilizer is any substance that can be added to the soil to provide chemical elements essential for plant
nutrition. Natural substances such as animal droppings and straw have been used as fertilizers for thousands of
years, and lime has been used since the Romans introduced it during the Empire. It was not until the nineteenth
century, in fact, that chemical fertilizers became popular. Today both natural and syntheticfertilizers are available
in a variety of form.
A complete fertilizer is usually marked with a formula consisting of three numbers, such as 4-8-2 or 3-6-4,
which designate the percentage content of nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash in an order stated.
Synthetic fertilizers are available either solid or liquid form. Solids, in the shape of chemical granules are
popular because they are easy to store and apply. Recently, liquids have shown an increase in popularity,
accounting for about 20 percent of the nitrogen fertilizer used throughout the world. Formerly, powders were also
used, but these were found to be less convenient than either solids or liquids.
Accumulations of fertilizer in the water supply accelerate the growth of algae and, consequently, may disturb
the natural cycle of life, contributing to the death of fish. Too much fertilizer on grass can cause digestive disorder
in cattle and in infants who drink cow’s milk.
Question 30.The word “synthetic” in paragraph 1 is similar in meaning to ________________.
A. reliable B. artificial C. popular D. useful
Question 31. In the formula 3-6-4, the content of ________________________.
A. nitrogen is greater than that of potash. B. potash is greater than that of phosphoric acid.
C. phosphoric acidis less than that of nitrogen. D. nitrogen is less than that of phosphoric acid.
Question 32. The word “these” in paragraph 3 refers to __________.
A. powders B. solids C. liquids D. fertilizers
Question33. Which of the following statements about fertilizer is TRUE?
A. Powders are more popular than ever. B. Solids are difficult to store.
C. Liquids are increasing in popularity. D. Chemical granules are difficult to apply.
Question 34. With which of the following topics is the passage primarily concerned?
A. Local research and harmful effects of fertilizer. B. Advantages and disadvantages of liquid fertilizer.
C. A formula for the production of fertilizer. D. Content, form and effects of fertilizer.

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 35 to 42.
Obesity: Shrinking the World's Waistline
For most of human history, the majority of the world’s population struggled to get enough food. Although
starvation is also a big issue in some countries, many nations are now facing the opposite problem - people are
consuming too much food. In the past few decades, obesity has become a global concern that physicians around
the globe are trying to deal with.
Obesity occurs when a person becomes so overweight that their extra weight starts to endanger their health.
Many experts believe that the rise of obesity isclosely linked to the rise of cheap, high-calorie foods that bring little
health benefits. These foods often contain lots of salt, sugar, and fat. But this is not the only reason that people are
getting heavier. In addition to poor food choices, people are burning fewer calories because their lives have
become lazier and they don’t get enough exercise.
There is no denying that the statics are alarming. Since 1980, the world’s obesity rate has almost doubled.
Furthermore, the number of obese people is roughly about equal to the number of people who are underweight.
This increasing obesity rate has led to skyrocketing health care costs in several countries. Obesity has been shown
to increase the risks of several deadly diseases. This includes heart disease, some forms of cancer, and diabetes.
Dealing with obesity has proven to be more difficult than originally anticipated. This is because there are many
factors which contribute to people becoming obese. First, if you walk through any supermarket, you will find
many more processed foods than fresh ones like fruits and vegetables. Although these processed foods are void of
nutrition, they are much cheaper and easier to prepare than fresh foods. Corporate marketing campaigns make
things worse, as companies that sell junk foods will spend millions of dollars to convince consumers to buy their
foods without mentioning that they are unhealthy.
Some people are fighting back obesity though, including the former US First Lady Michelle Obama. She has
started an organization called Let’s Move that specifically targets childhood obesity. The organization believes in
educating students, parents, and educators about how to prepare healthy foods and showing them fun ways to get
exercise. Let’s Move also works closely with schools to ensure that nutritious and affordable meals are provided in
schools, so the process of staying in shape won’t be difficult. Although we are a long way from defeating the
obesity problem, programmes like this one are a good start.
Question 35. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Some different programmes started by Michelle Obama.
B. The types of foods people should eat to get skinny.
C. Jobs that are making people’s lives more difficult.
D. A health issue facing many nations around the globe.
Question 36. According to the passage, what is true about starvation?
A. It is no longer a problem in any countries.
B. It affects as many people in the world as obesity.
C. It continues to get worse every year.
D. It has recently become a much bigger problem than obesity.
Question37. Why has dealing with obesity proven to be more difficult than originally anticipated?
A. No one wants to admit that it is really a problem.
B. There are many factors which contribute to people becoming obese.
C. People in most nations really want to be become obese.
D. No one knows any statistics about obesity around the world.
Question38. All of the following are the reasons for obesity EXCEPT that________.
A. a variety of junk foods looks very attractive
B. processed foods are much cheaper and easier to prepare than traditional foods
 C. companies spend millions of dollars to make processed foods more nutritious
D. people are not exercising enough to consume the extra calories
Question39. What could replace the word “skyrocketing” in paragraph 3?
A. declining B. equal C. increasing D. unfair
Question40. What is the main goal of Let’s Move?
A. To stop children from getting too fat. B. To give students more delicious foods.
C. To raise money for US President Obama. D. To make school cafeterias cleaner than ever.
Question41.We can infer from the last paragraph that Let’s Move________.
A. has worked closely with schools to provide cheap foods to their students
B. has carried out the programmes to make people aware of the obesity problem and the need of a healthy
lifestyle
C. has contributed to the reputation of the former US President Obama and former First Lady Michelle
D. has offered students funny ways to entertain to avoid obesity
Question42.How does the author seem to feel about the problem of obesity?
A. It won’t be disappearing anytime soon.
B. It isn’t as bad as most people say it is.
C. If all nations cooperate, it can be eliminated right away.
D. Getting more exercise is the only way to solve it.

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.
Question43.Preserving natural resources mean keeping them for the future generations.
A B C D
Question44. Diabetes isan illness causing by too much sugar in the blood.
A B C D
Question 45.It was suggested that he studies the material more thoroughly before attempting to pass the exam.
A B C D

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 46. “I will pay back the money, Gloria” said Ivan.
A. Ivan promised to pay back Gloria’s money. B. Ivan apologised to Gloria for borrowing her money.
C. Ivan offered to pay Gloria the money back. D. Ivan suggested to pay back the money to Gloria.
Question 47. The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was too rough.
A. The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming.
B. The children were not calm enough to swim in the sea.
C. The sea was rough enough for the children to swim in.
D. The sea was too rough to the children’s swimming.
Question 48. It was wrong of you not to call the fire brigade at once.
A. Calling the fire brigade must be done at once.
B. The fire brigade was called at the wrong time.
C. You should have called the fire brigade at once.
D. You didn’t call the fire brigade early and it was wrong.

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.
Question49. The boy didn’t pay attention to English when he was at school. Henow regrets it.
A. The boy regrets paying attention to English when he was at school.
B. The boy regrets to pay attention to English when he was at school.
C. If onlythe boy paid attention to English when he was at school.
D. The boy wishes he had paid more attention to English when he was at school.
Question 50. Nick gave me some advice. I was saved from bankruptcy.
A. I was saved from bankruptcy though Nick gave me some advice.
B. It was Nick’s advice that saved me from bankruptcy.
C. If it weren’t for Nick’s advice, I would go bankrupt.
D. Had it not been for Nick’s advice, I would have been bankruptcy.

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