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ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC Môn : TIẾNG ANH; Khối: D

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Họ và tên thí sinh: ………………………………………….Số báo danh: ………………………………………………..ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU; TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80

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 1 to 10

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 belie them. Here the participant’s 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.

Question 1. What does the passage mainly discuss?A. The function of the voice in performanceC. The connection between voice and personality

B. Communication stylesD. The production of speech

Question 2. What does the author mean by staring that, "At interpersonal levels, tone may reflect ideas and feelings over and above the words chosen" in lines 8- 9?A. Feelings are expressed with different words than ideas are.B. The tone of voice can carry information beyond the meaning of words.C. A high tone of voice reflects an emotional communication.D. Feelings are more difficult to express than ideas.Question 3. The word "Here" in line 9 refers to……………A. interpersonal interactions B. the tone C. ideas and feelings D. words chosenQuestion 4. The word "derived" in line 13 is closest in meaning to………A. discussed B. prepared C. registered D. obtainedQuestion 5. Why does the author mention "artistic, political, or pedagogic communication" in line 14-15?A. As examples of public performanceB. As examples of basic styles of communicationC. To contrast them to singingD. To introduce the idea of self-image

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Question 6. 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 qualityQuestion 7. According to the passage, an overconfident front may hide…………A. hostility B. shyness C. friendliness D. strengthQuestion 8. The word "drastically" in line 21 is closest in meaning to……………A. frequently B. exactly C. severely D. easilyQuestion 9. The word "evidenced" in line 22 is closest in meaning to……………A. questioned B. repeated C. indicated D. exaggeratedQuestion 10. According to the passage, what does a constricted and harsh voice indicate?A. Lethargy B. Depression C. Boredom D. Anger

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 11: Most people get fewer colds in the summer than in the winter.A. A person is more likely to get a cold in the winter than in the summer.B. More people have summer colds than winter colds.C. People get colder in the summer than in the winter.D. The winter is much colder than the summer.

Question 12: If it hadn’t been for his carelessness, we would have finished the work.A. He was careless because he hadn’t finished the work. B. If her were careful, we would finish the work. C. If he had been more careful, we would have completed the work.D. Because he wasn’t careless, we didn’t finish the work.

Question 13: The meeting was put off because of pressure of time. A. The meeting started earlier because people wanted to leave early.B. The meeting was planned to start late because of time pressure.C. The meeting lasted much longer than usual. D. There was not enough time to hold the meeting.

Question 14: The hostess made every effort to see that her guests got the food and drinks they wanted.A. The hostess was reluctant to offer her guests food and drinks. B. The hostess tried hard to please her guests. C. The guests refused the food and drinks prepared by the hostess. D. Neither the guests nor the hostess had food or drinks.

Question 15: Twice as many men as women are insurance agents. A. More men than women have insurance. B. Male insurance agents outnumber female agents. C. Women are twice as likely as men to have sold insurance.D. Insurance is twice as difficult to sell to women as to men.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one

Question 16: There is a huge amount of ………associated with children’s TV shows nowadays. A. produce B. manufacturing C. merchandising D. sales

Question 17: The replacement of shops such as the groceries’ and chemist’s by cafes…………..the housewives with insufficient facilities for shopping.

A. leave B. have left C. has left D. to have leftQuestion 18: On the second thought, I believe I will go with you to the theater.

A. Upon reflectionC. For this time only

B. After discussing with my wifeD. For the second time

Question 19: I have English classes …………day - on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.A. all other B. each other C. every other D. this and the other

Question 20: ………..be needed, the water basin would need to be dammed.A. Hydroelectric power shouldC. Hydroelectric power

B. when hydroelectric powerD. Should hydroelectric power

Question 21: It is very difficult to…………the exact meaning of an idiom in a foreign language. A. convert B. convey C. exchange D. transfer

Question 22: It’s essential that every student …………the exam before attending the course.A. pass B. passes C. would pass D. passed

Question 23: All………….is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.A. what is needed B. for our needs C. the thing needed D. that is needed

Question 24: I decided to go to the library as soon as I…………….A. finish what I didC. finished what I did

B. would finish what I did D. finished what I was doing

Question 25: Deborah is going to take extra lessons to……….what she missed while she was away.A. catch up on B. cut down on C. put up with D. take up with

Question 26: ………………..in the street yesterday was very friendly.A. The mounted police, who I sawC. Who is the mounted police I saw

B. The mounted police I saw whomD. The mounted police whom I saw

Question 27: …………so aggressive, we’d get on much better. A. She was not B. Had she not C. Weren’t she D. If she weren’t

Question 28: “ Please speak up a bit more, Jason. You’re hardly loud enough to be heard from the back”, the teacher said.

A. visible B. audible C. edible D. eligibleQuestion 29: Please cut my hair …………….the style in this magazine.

A. the same length as B. the same length like C. the same long like D. the same long asQuestion 30: Issues from price, place, promotion, and product are………….of marketing strategies planning, despite growing calls to expand the range of issues in today’s more complex world.

A. these that are among the most conventional concernsB. among the most conventional concernsC. they are among the most conventional concernsD. those are among the most conventional concerns

Question 31: ………….in the atmosphere is the temperature falling below freezing.A. Frost is producedC. What produces frost

B. Frost produces D. What is frost produced

Question 32: Half of the children were away from school last week because of…………..of influenza.A. a break- out B. a breakthrough C. an outburst D. an outbreak

Question 33: She was ………………she could not say anything.A. so surprised at the news thatC. so surprised of the news that

B. such surprised at the news thatD. so that surprised for the news

Question 34: Jane: Thank you for a lovely evening. Barbara: ………………………………

A. You are welcome B. Have a good day C. Thanks D. Cheer!Question 35: He said that the plane had already left and that I…………………an hour earlier.

A. must have arrivedC. should have arrived

B. had to arriveD. was supposed to arrive

Question 36: So little………….about mathematics that the lecture was completely beyond me.A. I have known B. I knew C. do I know D. did I know

Question 37: A: ……………………………………. B: Oh, thank you. I just got it yesterday.

A. When have you got this beautiful dress?B. You’ve just bought this beautiful dress, haven’t you?C. How a beautiful dress you’re wearing!D. That’s a beautiful dress you have on!

Question 38: A washing machine of this type will certainly………….normal domestic use.

A. stand up for B. come up with C. get on to D. take down with Question 39: Ancient Egyptians mummified their dead through the use of chemicals, ………….ancient Peruvians did through natural processes.

A. because B. whereas C. even though D. whether or notQuestion 40: I studied English for four years in high school. ……………had trouble talking with people when I was traveling in the US.

A. Therefore, I B. Otherwise, I C. Although I D. However, IQuestion 41: Carbon dioxide may be absorbed by trees or water bodies, or it may stay in the atmosphere when…………. , while it is only in the atmosphere that chlorofluorocarbons find their home.

A. by releasing emissions from carsC. cars that release emissions

B. released from car emissionsD. emissions are released by cars

Question 42: There seems to be a large ………. between the number of people employed in service industries, and those employed in the primary sectors.

A. discriminate B. discretion C. discrepancy D. distinguishQuestion 43: British and Australian people share the same language, but in other respects they are as different as ………..

A. cats and dogs B. chalk and cheese C. salt and pepper D. here and thereQuestion 44: A: This grammar test is the hardest one we’ve ever had this semester! B: …………………but I think it’s quite easy.

A. I couldn’t agree more.C. You’re right.

B. I understand what you’re saying.D. I don’t see in that way.

Question 45: It’s a formal occasion so we’ll have to…….….to the nines- no jeans and pullovers this time! A. hitch up B. put on C. wear in D. get dressed up

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks from 46 - 55

COULD COMPUTER GAMES BE GOOD FOR YOU AFTER ALLIn Britain, the average young person now spends more money on games each year than on going to the cinema or renting videos. But is this……..46……a bad thing? For years, newspaper reports have been ………47…..that children who spend too much time playing computer games become unsociable, bad- tempered, even violent as a……..48…… But new research, ………49……out in both Europe and the USA, suggests that the opposite may be true.Indeed, playing some of the more complicated games may help people of all ages to improve certain skills. Researchers claim that this is because the games………50……the brain work harder in certain ways, like……..51……sounds and movements quickly and identifying what they are. The fact that people play the games repeatedly……..52……..that they get a lot of practice in these skills which are therefore likely to become highly developed.Social skills may benefit, too. Researchers in Chicago think that fans of first- person shooter games……53…… “Counterstrike” are better than non-players when it comes to building trust and co-operation, and that this……..54……them to make good friendships and become strong members of their communities. So rather than……..55…….up computer games, perhaps young people need to spend more time on them?Question 46.Question 47.Question 48.Question 49.Question 50.Question 51.Question 52.Question 53.Question 54.Question 55.

A. necessarilyA. speakingA. productA. workedA. makeA. realizingA. meansA. in order toA. supportsA. giving

B. certainlyB. informingB. resultB. thoughtB. forceB. noticingB. asksB. such asB. helpsB. ending

C. fullyC. tellingC. reasonC. turnedC. pushC. imaginingC. bringsC. due toC. showsC. taking

D. nearlyD. sayingD. conclusionD. carriedD. keepD. solvingD. causesD. as well asD. servesD. stopping

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced

differently from that of the rest ones

Question 56: A. merchant B. term C. commercial D. sergeant Question 57: A. colonel B. journal C. touring D. adjourn Question 58: A. obstacle B. obscure C. obsession D. obliviousQuestion 59: A. amuses B. purses C. blouses D. pleasesQuestion 60: A. Valentine B. imagine C. discipline D. determine

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction

Question 61: In just three months H.G. Wells wrote the famous classic The Time Machine for A B what he won a Newberry Caldecott award. C DQuestion 62: It was suggested that Pedro studies the material more thoroughly before attempting A B C to pass the exam. DQuestion 63: All of the mammals, dolphins are undoubtedly among the friendly to human. A B C D Question 64: Chicago's Sears Tower, now the tallest building in the world, rises 1,522 feet from the A B Cground to the top of it antenna.

DQuestion 65: All nations may have to make fundamental changes in their economic, political, and A B

the technological institutions if they are to preserve environment. C DQuestion 66: Many of the important products obtained from trees, one of the most important is A B Cwood pulp, which is used in paper-making. D

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 67- 75

Butterflies are among the most extensively studied insects—an estimated 90 percent of the world's species have scientific names. As a consequence, they are perhaps the best group of insects for examining patterns of terrestrial biotic diversity and distribution. Butterflies also have a favorable image with the general public. Hence, they are an excellent group for communicating information on science and conservation issues such as diversity.

Perhaps the aspect of butterfly diversity that has received the most attention over the past century is the striking difference in species richness between tropical and temperate regions.

For example, in 1875 one biologist pointed out the diversity of butterflies in the Amazon when he mentioned that about 700 species were found within an hour's walk, whereas the total number found on the British islands did not exceed 66, and the whole of Europe supported only 321. This early comparison of tropical and temperate butterfly richness has been well confirmed.

A general theory of diversity would have to predict not only this difference between temperate and tropical zones, but also patterns within each region, and how these patterns vary among different animal and plant groups. However, for butterflies, variation of species richness within temperate or tropical regions, rather man between them, is poorly understood. Indeed, comparisons of numbers of species among the Amazon basin, tropical Asia, and Africa are still mostly "personal communication" citations, even for vertebrates, In other words, unlike comparison between temperate and tropical areas, these patterns are still in the documentation phase.

In documenting geographical variation in butterfly diversity, some arbitrary, practical decisions are

made. Diversity, number of species, and species richness are used synonymously; little is known about the evenness of butterfly distribution. The New World butterflies make up the preponderance of examples because they are the most familiar species. It is hoped that by focusing on them, the errors generated by imperfect and incomplete taxonomy will be minimized. Question 67: Butterflies are a good example for communicating information about conservation issues

because they………A. are simple in structureC. are viewed positively by people

B. have been given scientific namesD. are found mainly in temperate climates

Question 68: The word "consequence" in line 2 is closest in meaning to…………….A. result B. explanation C. analysis D. requirementQuestion 69: The word "striking" in line 7 is closest in meaning to………………A. physical B. confusing C. noticeable D. successfulQuestion 70: Which aspect of butterflies does the passage mainly discuss?A. Their physical characteristicsC. Their names

B. Their adaptation to different habitatsD. Their variety

Question 71: All of the followings are mentioned as being important parts of a general theory of diversity EXCEPT…………….

A. differences between temperate and tropical zonesB. patterns of distribution of species in each regionC. migration among temperate and tropical zonesD. variation of patterns of distribution of species among different animals and plantsQuestion 72: The word “exceed” in line 10 is closest in meaning to……………….A. locate B. allow C. go beyond D. come close toQuestion 73: The word "generated" in line 24 is closest in meaning to……….A. requested B. caused C. assisted D. estimated

Question 74: The author mentions tropical Asia in lines 16-17 as an example of a location where……A. butterfly behavior varies with climateB. a general theory of butterfly diversity has not yet been firmly establishedC. butterflies are affected by human populationsD. documenting plant species is more difficult than documenting butterfly speciesQuestion 75: Which of the following is NOT well understood by biologists?A. European butterfly habitatsB. Differences in species richness between temperate and tropical regionsC. Differences in species richness within a temperate or a tropical regionD. Comparisons of behavior patterns of butterflies and certain animal groups

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that expresses the best meaning formed by the given words

Question 76:. No/ doubt/ Alison/ promoteA. It’s no doubt Alison will be promoting.B. There’s no doubt that Alison will be promoted.C. There’s no doubt Alison will promote.D. It’s no doubt that Alison is promoted.

Question 77: when/ you/ make/ mind/ university/ attend?A. When are you going to make up your mind about which university to attend?B. When will you make up your mind which university to attend?C. When are you going to make your mind about which university to attend?D. When are you making up your mind about university to attend?

Question 78: despite / short day/ we/ complain/ much/ doA. Despite such a short day, we tend to complain about having too much to do.B. Despite such a short day, we tend to complain having too much to do. C. Despite a short day, we tend to complain about too much to do.

D. Despite such short day, we tend to complain about having too much do.Question 79: your organization/ possible/ conference/ place

A. Your organization made it possible to take place this conference.B. Your organization made possible for this conference to take place.C. Your organization made it possible this conference to take place.D. Your organization made it possible for this conference to take place.

Question 80: I/ not see/ point/ rule/ we/ not/ cycle/ school A. I can’t see the point of this rule which we don’t cycle to school.B. I can’t see the point of this rule which says we can’t cycle to school. C. I don’t see the point of this rule which we are not allowed to cycle to school.D. I can’t see the point of rule which says we can’t cycle to school.

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1. C 21. B 41. B 61. C2. B 22. A 42. C 62. A3. A 23. D 43. B 63. A4. D 24. D 44. B 64. D5. B 25. A 45. D 65. C6. B 26. D 46. A 66. A7. B 27. D 47. D 67. C8. C 28. B 48. B 68. A9. C 29. A 49. D 69. C10. D 30. B 50. A 70. D11. A 31. C 51. B 71. C12. C 32. D 52. A 72. C13. D 33. A 53. B 73. B14. B 34. A 54. B 74. B15. B 35. C 55. A 75. B16. C 36. D 56. D 76. B17. C 37. D 57. C 77. A18. A 38. A 58. A 78. A19. C 39. B 59. B 79. D20. D 40. D 60. A 80. B

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Blacken the letter A, B , C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 1: Have you seen today’s paper? It ..… they’ve caught those million – pound bank robbers.

A. writes B. says C. tells D. talks aboutQuestion 2. Could you move your car? You ‘re….. the way of the entrance!

A. on B. in C. at D. toQuestion 3: Don’t ….. to any conclusion before you know the full facts.

A. rush B. dive C. leap D. flyQuestion 4:Three of the words below go together with “HEAD” to make new words. Which word does NOT?

A. ache B. man C. master D. lineQuestion 5: What does the following mobile text (cell phone SMS) abbreviation mean: LOL ?

A. I am crying B. Laughing out loud C. I’m going to be late D. I love you lotsQuestion 6: “That was fantastic! Could I have a second ..… please? ”

A. helping B. course C. plate D. serviceQuestion 7: By then I ….. my driving test. I hope.

A. pass B. will be passed C. will have passed D. have passedQuestion 8: ….. … is one of the many factors involved in changing farming methods.

A. Each climate B. A climate C. Climates D. The climateQuestion 9: Not only ….. more brittle than hard maples, but they are also less able to withstand high winds.

A. soft maples are B. they are soft maples C. are soft maples D. soft maplesQuestion 10: “Did you know Jim’s getting married next week?” – “ ..… Who to? ”

A. Really? B. Is he? C. Never D. All are correctQuestion 11: - How do you say the following time? 2:57

A. It’s nearly 3 o’clock B. It’s just before 3 o’clockC. It’s just coming up to 3 o’clock D. All are correct

Question 12: Which option is NOT correct? “………, I can’t hear myself think.”A. Turn it down B. Turn the music down C. Turn down the music D. Turn down it

Question 13: Which of the following ways of saying 6x3 is NOT correct?A. Six times three B. Six multiplied by three C. Six add three D. Six by three

Question 14: “When can you get it all done? ” - “………….”A. “How does next Monday sound? B. Two hours ago C. I used to do it on Monday D. How much time do I need?

Question 15: Which of the following is the function of this sentence: “I’d love to come, but I’m already going out that evening.”

A. Offering to do something B. Apologizing C. Declining an invitation D. Giving advice Question 16: “Jane didn’t look well today, did she? “ -“…..”

A. I am afraid not B. No, she seemed ill C. Yes, she seemed sick D. A and B Question 17: After so many years, it is great to see him……….his ambitions. A. get B. realize C. possess D. deserve Question 18: Yes, we went away on holiday last week, but it rained day in day out.

A. every single day B. every other dayC. every second day D. every two days

Question 19: “ I am very much obliged to you for helping my family.” - “…………….” A. My pleasure. B. That’s all right C. You’re welcome D. A & C are correct

Question 20: Yes, I agree, but at the same time it’s not the end of the world.A. worth worrying about B. worth talking aboutC. worth looking at D. worth speaking about.

Question 21: Which of these is the opposite of straight?A. beautiful B. crooked C. definite D. self - conscious

Question 22: - “…….” - “It’s not likely.”A. How important is it to attend university?B. Is it possible to get a good job without attending university?C. Would you be interested in attending university in a foreign country?D. Is it very important to attend a university in a foreign country?

Question 23: You …………us about the changes in the plans. We need time to prepare for everything.

A. should have told B. must have told C. can’t have told D. might tell Question 24: Occasionally dolphins……….to the surface of the water to take in the oxygen. A. need to raise B. need to rise C. raise D. are swimming Question 25: “Would you mind turning your stereo down?”- “……………………….” A. I’m really sorry! I’m not paying attention. B. Oh, I’m sorry! I didn’t realize that C. No, I don’t D, yes, I do Question 26: His father prefers……………………………………. A. that he attends a different university. B. that he attend a different university C. he attends a different university D. he attend a different university Question 27: Not until……………..himself seriously ill A. he had completed the task did he find B. had he completed the task did he find C. had he completed the task he found D. did he completed the task he had found Question 28: Before eating,………….thoroughly with soap and clean water. A. your hands should be washed B. you should wash your hands C. you need washing your hands D. your hands need washed Question 29: I should be grateful if you would let me keep myself to myself. A. be quiet B. be private C. be lonely D. be special Question 30: Unfortunately, they………us in the auction to the tune of 500 pounds. A. outbid B. outweighed C. overdid D. underwrote Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 31-40 The role of translation enabling literature to pass beyond its natural frontiers is receiving growing recognition. In view of the general increase in this 31 _____ , it is not surprising that many people with literary interests and a knowledge of languages should think of adopting translating as a full- or part-time 32 _____. Some advice may usefully be given to such would -be translators. The first difficulty the beginner will 33 _____ is the unwillingness of publishers to entrust a translator to anyone who has not already 34 _____ a reputation for sound work. The least publishers will 35_____ before commissioning a translator is a faily lengthy 36 _____ of the applicant’s work, even if unpublished. Perhaps the best way the would-be translator can begin is to select some book of the type which he or she feels competent and eager to translate, translate a 37 _____ section of the book and then submit the book and the translation to a suitable publisher. If he or she is extremely lucky, this may result in a commission to translate the book. More probably, however, publishers will 38 _____ the book as such but if they are favorably 39 _____ by the translation, they may very possibly commission some other books of a 40 _____ nature which they already have in mind.Question 31: A. field B. category C. group D. classQuestion 32: A. work B. employment C. occupation D. line

Question 33: A.encounter B. involve C. reveal D. introduceQuestion 34: A. formed B. set C. founded D. establishedQuestion 35: A. instruct B. oblige C. demand D. directQuestion 36: A. instance B. case C. specimen D. modelQuestion 37: A. substantial B. main C. grand D. plentifulQuestion 38: A. exclude B. reject C. object D. disapproveQuestion 39: A. impressed B. convinced C. affected D. takenQuestion 40: A. common B. same C. similar D. jointBlacken the letter A,B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that need cor-rection in each of the following sentences.Question 41: Pollution makes streams, lakes and coastal water (A) unpleasant (B) to look at, to smell, and to swim in. Fish and shellfish harvested from (C) polluted waters may be unsafe to eat (D).Question 42: A finishing (A) motion picture (B) is the work (C) of the collaboration of many indi-viduals (D).Question 43: Educational films are made for (A) schools, training films for industry; documentary films present (B) fact events (C) or circumstances of social, political, or historical nature (D).Question 44:The train to Ho Chi Minh city left at precisely (A) 7 o’ clock as usually,(B) but the train to Ha Noi capital left at half past six o’clock, which (C) was exactly (D) 20 minutes late.Question 45: Whether (A) life in the countryside is better than that (B) in the city depend on (C) each individual’s point of view (D).

Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions Question 46: A. appendix B. excitement C. nocturnal D. excavateQuestion 47: A. applicant B. preference C. courteous D. appointment Question 48: A. extravagant B. fundamental C. distinctively D. dilapidateQuestion 49: A. primitive B. material C. adjustment D. precaution Question 50: A. interviewer B. concentrate C.comfortable D.technology

Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions.

Until recently, most American entrepreneurs were men. Discrimination against women in business, the demands of caring for families, and lack of business training had kept the number of women entrepreneurs small. Now, however, businesses owned by women account for more than $40 billion in annual revenues, and this figure is likely to continue rising throughout the 1990s. As Carolyn Doppelt Gray, an official of the Small Business Administration, has noted, "The 1970s was the decade of women entering management, and the 1980s turned out to be the decade of the woman entrepreneur". What are some of the factors behind this trend? For one thing, as more women earn advanced degrees in business and enter the corporate world, they are finding obstacles. Women are still excluded from most executive suites. Charlotte Taylor, a management consultant, had noted, "In the 1970s women believed if they got an MBA and worked hard they could become chairman of the board. Now they've found out that isn't going to happen, so they go out on their own".  In the past, most women entrepreneurs worked in "women's" fields: cosmetics and clothing, for example. But this is changing. Consider ASK Computer Systems, a $22-million-a-year computer software business. It was founded in 1973 by Sandra Kurtzig, who was then a housewife

with degrees in math and engineering. When Kurtzig founded the business, her first product was software that let weekly newspapers keep tabs on their newspaper carriers-and her office was a bedroom at home, with a shoebox under the bed to hold the company's cash. After she succeeded with the newspaper software system, she hired several bright computer-science graduates to develop additional programs. When these were marketed and sold, ASK began to grow. It now has 200 employees, and Sandra Kurtzig owns $66.9 million of stock. 

Of course, many women who start their own businesses fail, just as men often do. They still face hurdles in the business world, especially problems in raising money; the banking and finance world is still dominated by men, and old attitudes die hard. Most businesses owned by women are still quite small. But the situation is changing; there are likely to be many more Sandra Kurtzigs in the years ahead.Question 51:What is the main idea of this passage?

A.Women today are better educated than in the past, making them more attractive to the business world.

B.The computer is especially lucrative for women today.C. Women are better at small business than men are.D. Women today are opening more business of their own.

Question 52:The word “excluded “ in line 8 is closest meaning toA. not permitted inB. often invited toC. decorators ofD. charged admission to

Question 53: All of the following were mentioned in the passage as detriments to women in the business world EXCEPT

A.Women were required to stay at home with their families.B. Women lacked ability to work in business.C.Women faced discrimination in business.D.Women were not trained in business.

Question 54: in line 10, “that” refers toA. a woman becomes chairman of the board.B. Women working hardC. Women achieving advanced degreesD. Women believing that business is a place for them.

Question 55:According to the passage, Charlotte Taylor believes that women in 1970sA. Were unrealistic about their opportunities in business management.B.Were still more interested in education than business opportunitiesC.had fewer obstacles in business than they do today.D. were unable to work hard enough to success in business.

Question 56: The author mentions the “ shoesbox under the bed” in the third paragraph in order toA. Show the frugality of women in businessB. show the resourcefulness of Sandra KurtzigC. Point out that initially the financial resources of Sandra Kurtzig’s business

were limitedD. suggest that the company needed to expand

Question 57: The expression “ keep tabs on “ in line 16 is closest meaning toA. recognize the appearance of B. keep records ofC. provide transportation for D. pay the salaries of

Question 58: The word “hurdles” in line 21 can be best replaced byA. fences B .obstacles C. questions D. small groups

Question 59: It can be inferred from the passage that the author believes that business operated by

women are small becauseA. Women prefer a small intimate setting.B. Women can’t deal with money.C. Women are not able to borrow money easily.D. many women fail at large businesses.

Question 60:The author’s attitude about the future of women in business isA. skeptical B. optimistic C. frustrated D. negative

Blacken 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 61: The staff couldn’t have worked any harder, but they could not even finish half of the order all the week.

A. Had the staff worked a little harder, they might have finished all the order by the end of the week.

B. Throughout the week, the staff could only complete half of the order, which how they did not work as hard as they should have.C. The staff, who only completed half of the order all week, could not have worked as hard as they claimed they did.

D. Throughout the week, less than half of the order could be produced, although the staff worked as hard as they could. Question 62: You needn’t have taken so many warm clothes there. A. It’s not necessary for you to take so many warm clothes there. B. You have taken so many warm clothes there that I don’t need C. There’s no need for you to take so many warm clothes there D. You took lots of warm clothes there but it turned out not necessary

Question 63: In Thailand, the further you go towards the border with Laos, the higher the risk of malaria.

A. There is a great risk to you a catching malaria around the far – off Thai border with Laos B. The border with Laos has a higher risk to you of malaria than anywhere else in Thailand C. Although there is malaria all over Thailand, the risk of catching it gets higher in Laos D. The danger of getting malaria in Thailand increases the closer you get to its border with Laos

Question 64: My sister would love to be involved in the organization of the event, so would I. A. My sister is so much like me, since she too takes part in organizing events voluntarily B. My sister was so keen to take part in the organization of the event, that I encouraged her C. Both my sister and I would be very happy to take part in organizing the event. D. I would like my sister to volunteer to take part in organizing the event Question 65: Some doubt remains as to the route Alvar Nunez Cahaza de Vaca took to Mexico.

A. Al var Nunez Cahaza de Vaca remained uncertain as to which route he should take to get to Mexico.

B. Some people doubt that Alvar Nunez Cahaza de Vaca went to Mexico by road. C. It is still not certain how Alvar Nunez Cahaza de Vaca discovered Mexico D. Which way Alvar Nuner Cahaza de Vaca took to Mexico is still not entirely clear.

Blacken 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 66: I think I should have cooked more food. There’s nothing left now. A. I should not have cooked so much food.

B. I regrets cooking too much food now.

C. I did not cook much food and I think it is ok now. D. I did not cook much food and I think it was a mistake.

Question 67: You need not have washed the sheets. The hotel staff does the cleaning.A. It is good that you washed the sheets.B. It was not necessary to wash the sheets, even though you did.C. It was necessary to wash the sheets, but you did not do it.D. It was necessary to wash the sheets, and you did not do it.

Question 68: What has happened? You look as if you have been in the wars.A. You look like an old soldier.B. You are wearing many medals.C. You look as though something unpleasant has happened to you.D. You look as though you have been fighting

Question 69: 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 lasted six months.C. The negotiation which lasted six months was signed yesterday.

D. The agreement which was signed yesterday ended six-month negotiation. Question 70: “ Cigarette?”, he asked. “ No, thanks.” I said A. He asked for a cigarette ,and I immediately refused. B. He mentioned a cigarette, so I thanked him. C. He offered me a cigarette, but I promptly declined.

D. He asked if I was smoking, and I denied at once. Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions.

Carbohydrates, which are sugars, are an essential part of a healthy diet. They provide the main source of energy for the body, and they also function to flavor and sweeten foods. Carbohydrates range from simple sugars like glucose to complex sugars such as amylose and amylopectin. Nutritionists estimate that carbohydrates should make up about one-fourth to one-fifth of a person's diet. This translates to about 75-100 grams of carbohydrates per day.A diet that is deficient in carbohydrates can have an adverse effect on a person's health. When the body lacks a sufficient amount of carbohydrates it must then use its protein supplies for energy, a process called gluconeogenesis. This, however, results in a lack of necessary protein, and further health difficulties may occur. A lack of carbohydrates can also lead to ketosis, a build-up of ketones in the body that causes fatigue, lethargy, and bad breath.Question 71: What is the main idea of this passage? A. Carbohydrates are needed for good health.B. Carbohydrates prevent a build-up of proteins.C .Carbohydrates can lead to ketosis.D .Carbohydrates are an expendable part of a good diet.Question 72: The word "function" as used in line 2 refers to which of the following? A. neglect B. serve C. dissolve D. professQuestion 73: The word "range" as used in line 3 is closest in meaning to which of the following?  A. probe B. proceed C. hail D. extendQuestion 74: According to the passage, what do most nutritionists suggest? A. Sufficient carbohydrates will prevent gluconeogenesis.B. Carbohydrates are simple sugars called glucose.

C. Carbohydrates should make up about a quarter of a person's daily diet.D. Carbohydrates should be eaten in very small quantities.Question 75: Which of the following do carbohydrates NOT do? A. prevent ketosis B. cause gluconeogenesis C. provide energy for the body D. flavor and sweeten foodQuestion 76: Which of the following words could best replace "deficient" as used in line 6 ? A. outstanding B. abundant C. insufficient D. unequalQuestion 77: What does the word "this" refer to in line 8 ? A. using protein supplies for energy B. converting carbohydrates to energyC. having a deficiency in carbohydrates D. having an insufficient amount of proteinQuestion 78: According to the passage, which of the following does NOT describe carbohydrates? .A. a protein supply B. a necessity C. a range of sugars D. an energy sourceQuestion 79: Which of the following best describes the author's tone? A. sensitive B. emotional C. informative D. regretfulQuestion 80: Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage? A. Cause and result B. Comparison and contrast C. Specific to general D. Definition and example

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PRACTICE TEST FOR THE UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONI. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.1. Despite playing under strength, the village team _____ beat the rivals.

a. could b. were able to c. couldn’t d. weren’t able to2. I suggest Andrea ______ in touch with the organisers.a. should get b. to get c. getting d. gets3. The traffic lights _____ green and I pulled away.a. became b. turned c. got d. went4. ______ during the storm.a. They were collapsed b. The fence was collapsedc. They collapsed the fence d. The fence collapsed5. The suspect confessed _______.a. his crime b. the police his crime c. his crime to the police d. his crime the police6. ______ thinks that Judith should be given the job.a. Neither of us b. The majority of my colleagues c. Practically everyone d. A number of people7. We had ______ holiday in Spain.a. a two week’s b. two weeks c. two-week d. a two-week8. The company owns _____ in the city centre.a. a cars park b. several car parks c. a car park d. several cars parks9. The government has introduced _______.a. a children’s clothes tax b. a tax on children clothesc. a children clothes tax d. a tax on children’s clothes10. I’ll be with you in _______.a. one quarter of an hour b. a quarter of an hour c. a quarter of one hour d. a quarter of hour11. _____ my friends knew I was getting married.a. Not much of b. not many of c. Not much d. Not many12. ____ the children _____ awake.a. None of…was b. Not any of…were c. No …. was d. None of…were13. The party was excellent, and I’d like to thank all the ______. a. concerned people b. responsible people c. people that concerned d . people concerned14. I asked Francis to clean the car, and he did ______.a. a well job b. the job good c. a good job d. a job well15. ______, they slept soundly.a. Hot though was the night air b. Hot though the night air wasc. Hot the night air as was d. Hot although the night air was16. John was the first person I saw _____ hospital.a. by leaving b. on leaving c. in leaving d. on to leave17. He suddenly saw Sue ____ the room. He pushed his way ____ the crowd of people to get to her.a. across…through b. over…through c. across…across d. over…along18. She tried to _______.a. talk me the plan out of b. talk out of me the planc. talk me out of the plan d. talk out me of the plan.19. _____ that Marie was able to retire at the age of 50.a. So successful her business was, b. So successful was her business,c. Her business was successful d. So was her successful business,20. I’m _____ a complete loss to understand why you reacted so violently.a. at b. in c. on d. by21. From an early age, Wolfgang had a(n) ____ for music.a. interest b. passion c. involvement d. tendency22. Financial help from his parents ______ James to complete his studies.a. granted b. provided c. eased d. enabled23. I don’t take ____ to being disobeyed. That’s a warning!a. well b. kindly c. gently d. nicely24. I like that photo very much. Could you make an _____ for me?a. increase b. enlargement c. extension d. expansion

25. I’m becoming increasingly _____ . Last week, I locked myself out of the house twice.a. oblivious b. mindless c. absent d. forgetful

II. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.26. a. south b. southern c. scout d. drought27. a. dome b. comb c. home d. tombIII. Pick out the word whose stressed syllable is different from that of the others.28. a. literature b. preventive c. measurement d. temperature29. a. example b. continue c. sensible d. contestant30. a. constant b. magnetic c. sensitive d. atmosphere

IV. Choose the best answer.31. Would you like some more tea? - _______________________a. No, thank. b. Yes , thanks. c. Yes, please. d. No, please.32.Will it rain on the day of our departure? - _____________________a. I hope not. b. I don’t hope so c. I hope not so. d. I hope it wouldn’t.33. -Remember to return the newspaper to my father. - _______________________a. I will b. Why not c. I won’t d. Of course. 34.Will you have time to help us? - ______________________ I’m very busy at the moment.a. I’m afraid not b. I think so. c. I don’t expect so. d. I hope not.35. “I’d like the blue jacket, pleases! Can I try it on?” – Yes, _______________ “a. you would b. you must c. certainly d. you do

V. Read the passage and the questions or unfinished sentences, then choose the best answer for each. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves in front of the Sun and hides at least some part of the Sun from the earth. In a partial eclipse, the Moon covers part of the Sun; in an annual eclipse, the Moon covers the center of the Sun, leaving a bright ring of light around the Moon; in a total eclipse, the Sun is completely covered by the Moon. It seems rather improbable that a celestial body size of the Moon could completely block out the tremendously immense Sun, as happens during a total eclipse, but this is exactly what happens. Although the Moon is considerably smaller in size than the Sun, the Moon is able to cover the Sun because of their relative distances from Earth. A total eclipse can last up to 7 minutes, during which time the Moon’s shadow moves across Earth at a rate of about 6 kilometers per second.

36. This passage mainly _________.a. describes how long an eclipse will last. B. gives facts about the Moon.c. explains how the Sun is able to obscure the Moon. D. informs the reader about solar eclipses.37. In which type of eclipse is the Sun obscured in its entirety?a. A partial eclipse b. An annual eclipse c. A total eclipse d. A celestial eclipse38. The word ring in line 3 could be best replaced by ______.a. piece of gold b. circle c. jewel d. bell39. A celestial body in line 5 is most probably one that is found ______.a. somewhere in the sky b. within the Moon’s shadowc. on the surface of the Sun d. inside Earth’s atmosphere40. What is the meaning of block out in line 5?a. Square b. Cover c. Evaporate d. Shrink41. According to the passage, how can the Moon hide the Sun during a total eclipse?a. The fact that the Moon is closer to Earth than the Sun makes up for the Moon’s smaller size.b. The Moon can only obscure the Sun because of the Moon’s great distance from the Earth.c. Because the Sun is relatively close to Earth, the Sun can be eclipsed by the Moon.d. The moon hides the Sun because of the Moon’s considerable size.42. The word relative in line 8 could best be replaced by ________.a. familial b. infinite c. comparative d. paternal43. The passage states that which of the following happens during an eclipse?

a. The Moon hides from the Sun. b. The Moon is obscured by the Sun.c. The Moon begins moving at a speed of 6 kilometers per second. d.The Moon’s shadow crosses Earth44. The word rate in line 9 is closest in meaning to ______.a. form b. speed c. distance d. rotation45. Where is the passage does the author mention the rate of a total eclipse?a. Lines 1- 2 b. Lines 2- 4 c. Lines 5-6 d. Lines 8-9

VI. Read the text below and choose the word that best fits the space.EXAM ADVICE

In Part Three of the Speaking Section you work with a partner. You have to do a (46) ____ task which usually ( 47)_____ about 3 minutes. One possible task is “ problem (48) ____”, which means you have to look at some (49) ____ information and then (50) ____ the problem with your partner. You maybe show photos, drawings, diagrams, maps, plans, advertisements or computer graphics and it is (51)_____ that you study them carefully. If necessary, check you know exactly what to do by (52)_____ asking the examiner to (53)____ the instructions or make them clearer. While you are doing the task, the examiner will probably say very (54)_____ and you should ask your partner questions and make (55)_____ if he or she is not saying much. If either of you have any real difficulties the examiner may decide to step in and ( 56) _____ . Normally, however, you will find plenty to say, which helps the (57)_____ to give you a fair mark. This mark depends on your success in doing the task by (58) _____ with your partner, which includes taking (59)_____ in giving opinions and replying appropriately, although in the end it may be possible to “ agree to (60) _____”.46. a. single b. lonely c. unique d. once47. a. exists b. lasts c. stays d. maintains48. a. solving b. working c. making d. finding49. a. optical b. obvious c. noticeable d. visual50. a. argue b. discuss c. talk d. have51. a. essential b. needed c. helpful d. successful52. a. formally b. officially c. politely d. sincerely53. a. insist b. copy c. tell d. repeat54. a. little b. much c. few d. many55. a. ideas b. statements c. speeches d. suggestions56. a. complain b. help c. suggest d. fail57. a. judge b. referee c. assessor d. observer58. a. competing b. struggling c. opposing d. co-operating59. a. changes b. sides c. turns d. sentences60. a. contrast b. disagree c. argue d. object

VII. Find the underlined part that needs correcting.61. The first (A) national park in world (B), Yellowstone National Park, was (C)established in (D)1872.62. Animation is a technique (A) for creativity (B) the illusion of life(C) in inanimate things.(D) 63. Scientists at universities (A) are often more involved (B) in theoretical research than(C) in practically(D) research .64. Benjamin Franklin’s ability (A) to learn from observation and experience contributed greatly(B) to him(C) success in(D) public life.65. The surface of the(A) tongue covered(B) with tiny(C) taste buds(D).

VIII. Read the following passage then choose the best answer to the questions below. Most people think of deserts as dry, flat areas with little vegetation and little or no rainfall, but this is hardly true. Many deserts have varied geographical formations ranging from soft, rolling hills to stark, jagged cliffs, and most deserts have a permanent source of water. Although deserts do not receive a high amount of rainfall – to be classified as a desert, an area must get less than twenty-five centimeters of rainfall per year – there are many plants that thrive on only small amounts of water, and deserts are often full of such plant life. Desert plants have a variety of mechanisms for obtaining the water needed for survival. Some plants,

such as cactus, are able to store large amounts of water to last until the next rainfall. Other plants, such as the mesquite, have extraordinarily deep root systems that allow them to obtain water from far below the desert’s arid surface.66. What is the main topic of the passage?a. Deserts are dry, flat areas with few plants.b. There is little rainfall in the desert.c. Many kinds of vegetation can survive with little water.d. Deserts are not really flat areas with little plant life.67. The passage implies that ____________.a. the typical conception of a desert is incorrect.b. all deserts are dry, flat areas.c. most people are well informed about deserts.d. the lack of rainfall in deserts causes the lack of vegetation.68. The passage describes the geography of deserts as ________.a. flat b. sandy c. varied d. void of vegetation.69. The word source in line 3 means ________.a. supply b. storage space c. need d. lack70. According to the passage, what causes an area to be classified as a desert?a. The type of plants b. The geographical formationsc. The amount of precipitation d. The source of water

XI. Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the one in italics. 71. You’re not to blame for what happened.a. You’re not accused of what happened. b. What happened is not your fault.c. You’re responsible for what happened. d. We blame you for what happened.72. He can hardly see at all without glasses.a. He can see without glasses. b. He can see even if he doesn’t wear glasses.c. He can’t see everything without glasses. d. He is practically blind without glasses.73. The concert wasn’t as good as we had expected.a. The concert wasn’t so good as we had seen. B. We expected the concert to be worse.c. We thought the concert would be much better. D. The concert was thought to be as good.74. Please don’t ask her to the party.a. I’d rather you didn’t invite her to the party. B. I’d rather not ask her to the party.c. Please don’t ask her about the party. D. You ask her to the party, don’t you?75. She broke down the moment she heard the news.a. She was broken for a moment when she heard the news. B. She broke her leg when hearing the news.c. On hearing the news, she broke down. D. When she heard the news, she was sick.76. Strong as he is, he still can’t lift that box.a. The box was too heavy for him to lift.b. He’s very strong, but he still can’t lift that box.c. He still can’t lift that box because he’s not as strong.d. However he is strong, he still can’t lift that box.77. I wish we had gone somewhere else for the holiday.a. If only we went somewhere else for the holiday.b. It’s a pity we didn’t go there for the holiday.c. If we had gone for the holiday, I would have gone somewhere else.d. I regret not having gone somewhere else for the holiday.78. You should have had your eyes tested a long time ago.a. You haven’t had your eyes tested though it’s necessary.b. Your eyes should be tested a long time ago.c. You had your eyes tested a long time ago.d. It’s a long time ago since you had your eyes tested.79. A child is influenced as much by his schooling as by his parents.a. Schooling doesn’t influence a child as much as his parents do.

b. A child’s parents have greater influence on him than his schooling.c. A child can influence his parents as much as his schooling.d. A child’s schooling influences him as much as his parents do.80. Rarely has a 15-year-old earned so much money.a. 15-year-old rarely earns money.b. A 15-year-old rarely earns lots of money.c. A 15-year-old has seldom earned that much money.d. A 15-year-old has never earned that much money.

KEY TO PRACTICE TEST 181B 2A 3B(D) 4B 5A(C) 6A(C) 7D 8B(C) D 10B 11B 12A(D) 13D 14C 15B 16B17A 18C 19B 20A 21B 22D 23B 24B 25D 26B 27C 28B 29C 30B 31C 32A33D 34A 35C 36D 37C 38B 39A 40B 41A 42C 43D 44B 45D 46A 47B 48A49D 50B 51A 52C 53D 54A 55D 56B 57C 58D 59C 60B 61B 62B 63D 64C65B 66D 67A 68C 69A 70C 71B 72D 73C 74A 75B 76B 77D 78A 79D 80C

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QUESTIONS 1 – 10: Read the following passage carefully and complete the sentences that follow A, B, C or D as the correct answers.

Colors and emotionsColors are one of the most exciting experiences in life. I love them, and they are just as important to me as

emotions are. Have you ever wondered how the two are so intimately related?Color directly affects your emotions. Color both reflects the current state of your emotions, and is something that

you can use to improve or change your emotions. The color that you choose to wear either reflects your current state of being, or reflects the color or emotion that you need.

The colors that you wear affect you much more than they affect the people around you. Of course they also affect anyone who comes in contact with you, but you are the one saturated with the color all day! I even choose items around me based on their color. In the morning, I choose my clothes based on the color or emotion I need for the day. So you can consciously use color to control the emotions that you are exposed to, which can help you to feel better.

Color, sound and emotions are all vibrations. Emotions are literally energy in motion; they are meant to move and flow. This is the reason that real feelings are the fastest way to get your energy in motion. Also, flowing energy is exactly what creates healthy cells in your body. So, the fastest way to be healthy is to be open to your real feelings. Alternately, the fastest way to create disease is to inhibit your emotions.

1. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Emotions and colors are closely related to each other.B. Colors are one of the most exciting experiences in life.

C. Colorful clothes can change your mood.D. Colors can help you become more influenced.

2. Who is more influenced by the color you wear?A. You are more influenced. B. The people around you are more influenced.C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B.

3. Which of the following can be affected by color?A. your need for thrills B. your friend’s feelings C. your appetite D. your mood

4. According to this passage, what creates disease?A. wearing the color black B. being open to your emotionsC. ignoring your emotions D. exposing yourself to bright color

5. According to this passage, what do color, sound and emotions all have in common?A. They are all related to health B. They are all forms of motionsC. They all affect the cells of the body D. none of the above

6. The term intimately in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____.A. clearly B. obviously C. closely D. simply

7. Why does the author mention that color and emotions are both vibrations?A. Because they both affect how we feel.B. To prove the relationship between emotions and color.C. To show how color can affect energy levels in the body.D. Because vibrations make you healthy.

8. The term they in paragraph 3 refers to ____.A. people B. colors C. emotions D. none of the above

9. The phrase saturated with in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____.A. covered with B. bored with C. in need of D. lacking in

10. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To give an objective account of how color affect emotions.B. To prove the relationship between color and emotion.C. To persuade the reader that colors influence emotions and give a person more energy.

D. To show that colors are important for a healthy lifeQUESTIONS 11 - 35: Choose A, B, C or D as your best choice to complete each sentence.

11. Although still underwater, Loihi Seamount, the newest Hawaiian island, ____ closer to the surface by frequent volcanic eruptions that add layers of lava to the island.

A. brought B. to be brought C. being brought D. is being brought12. Hiram Revels, the first black member of the United States Senate, served as senator for Mississippi, an office ____ he was elected in 1870.

A. which B. in which C. and which D. being which13. ___ the Internet’s speed and efficiency in sending mail electronically rather than by transporting it has become more popular among young people than traditional mail.

A. Since B. As a consequence C. However D. Because of14. Some machines produced large numbers of interchangeable parts that ____ efficiently with the "interchangeable parts system" of the great inventor Eli Whitney.

A. could be used B. used C. used to D. could have used15. In 1948, the United States Secretary of States Dean Acheson ____ the Marshall Plan to aid the economic recovery of Europe after the Second World War.

A. begin to carry out B. began carrying out C. beginning and carrying out D. to have begun carrying out16. The world's deepest cave, Pierre St. Martin in the Pyrenees mountains, is almost three times as deep ____ .

A. as the Empire State Building is B. that the Empire State Building is higherC. is higher than the Empire State Building D. and the Empire State Building's height

17. The purpose of phonetics is ____ an inventory and a description of the sounds found in speech.A. provide B. provided C. to provide D. being provided

18. Color and light, taken together, ____ the aesthetic impact of the interior of a building.A. very powerfully influence B. very influence powerfullyC. powerfully very influence D. influence powerfully very

19. Do you have the time please?A. I am very sorry. I am already late. B. I am busy right now. I am afraid.C. I am sorry I don’t have a watch here. D. Yes I have some time for you.

20. Although thunder and lightning are produced at the same time, light waves travel faster ____ so we see the lightning before we hear the thunder. A. than sound waves B. than sound waves do C. do sound waves D. sound waves. 21. The United States Congress appropriates some four million dollars ____ the upkeep of the White House grounds. A. year for a B. for a year C. a year for D. a for year22. On no account ____ in the office be used for personal materials.

A. the photocopy machines B. the photocopy machines should C. should the photocopy machines D. does the photocopy machines

23. A few animals sometimes fool their enemies ____ to be dead.A. have been appearing B. to appear C. by appearing D. to be appearing

24. Jackie Joyner-Kersce, ____ the world record in the heptathlon in the 1988 Olympics, also won the long jump in that year.

A. whose setting B. which she set C. whoever set D. who set25. World trade patterns are indicative of the important economic issues ____ confront the world today.

A. what B. that C. who D. they26. How much longer will you be on the phone?

A. It costs me a lot talking on the phone like this. B. I will be off in a minute.C. Yes, it is expensive to make long distance calls. D. The phone is out of order. It may cost lots to have it

fixed.27. Experiments related to the sense of smell are more easily ____ than those related to perception of color.

A. setting them up B. to set up C. set up D. sets up those28. Medical research at the cellular level, ____ research on the immune system, has been made possible through twentieth-century advances in techniques of genetic research. A. which B. Whereas C. such as D. is also29. Architects involved in big projects must study ____ about the outside world before conceiving of an idea.

A. clients think B. whether clients thoughts C. how their clients think D. thoughts that clients30. The Olympic marathon distance ____ in the ancient times to honor a messenger who ran from Marathon to Athens to deliver vital news and then died. A. established B. was established C. establishing D. which established31. Not only ____ much bigger than any other planets, but unlike the planets, it consists completely of gaseous material.

A. the Sun is B. the Sun, which is C. is the Sun D. that the Sun

32. Jupiter, the closest of the giant planets to Earth, has ____ solid surface and is surrounded by zones of intense radiation. A. not B. nor C. no D. neither33. No sugar for me, thanks. I am on diet.

A. Perhaps you would like some milk instead? B. Perhaps you should try to lose weight.C. Don’t mention it. D. Would you like some more?

34. The letter of Abigail Adams to her husband and future President, John, ____ during the American Revolution, conveyed a vivid picture of the times.

A. were being written B. written C. which written D. written when35. Laser eye surgeries, once considered risky and dangerous, ____ that 90 percent of recipients can see very well after the operation. A. which are now so successful B. is now so successful C. they are now so successful D. are now so successfulQUESTIONS 36 – 41: Choose one option A, B, C or D corresponding to the sentence which has the same meaning as the original one.36. The robber made the bank clerk to hand over the money.

A. The bank clerk was pleased to hand over the money to the robber.B. The bank clerk was made to hand over the money to the robber.C. The bank clerk was ready to hand over the money to the. robber.D. The bank clerk was pleased to give money over his hand to the robber.

37. I don't suppose you have change for pound, do you?A. Do you change a pound? B. Are you supposed to change a pound?C. Do you happen to have change for a pound? D. Have you changed a pound?

38. "I don't think John will come", said Bill.A. Bill doubted whether John would come. B. Bill said he doesn't think John will come.

C. Bill said he don't think John would come. D. Bill said he didn't think John will come. 39. Maria says she'd like to have been put in a higher class.

A. Maria wishes she will be put in a higher class. B. Maria wishes she is put in a higher class. C. Maria wishes she were put in a higher class. D. Maria wishes that she had been put in a higher class.40. My sister didn't leave the car key, so I couldn't pick her up at the airport.

A. If my sister left the car key, I would pick her up at the airport.B. If my sister had left the car key, I would have picked her up at the airport.C. If my sister have left the car key, I would have picked her up at the airport.D. If my sister had left the car key, I could pick her up at the airport.

41. "I'm sorry, I was rude to you yesterday." I said to Tom.A. I apologized of being rude to you yesterday. B. I apologized to Tom as I was rude to you the day before.C. I apologized for my rude to you yesterday. D. I apologized to Tom for having been rude to him the day before.

QUESTIONS 42 - 51: Read the following passage carefully and then choose best option A, B, C or C to fit each space. Man cannot go on increasing numbers at the present rate. In the next 30 years, man will face a period of crisis. (42) ___ experts believe that there will be a widespread food (43) ___ . Other experts think this is too pessimistic, and that man can prevent things from getting worse than they are now. But (44) ___ that two-thirds of the people in the world are undernourished or starving now. One thing that man can do is to limit (45) ___ of babies born. The need (46) ___ this is obvious, but it is not easy to achieve. People have to be persuaded to limit their families. In the country of the population (47) ___, many people like big families. The parents think that brings a bigger income for the family and ensures there will be someone in the family who will look after them in old age. Several governments have (48) ___ birth control policies in recent years. (49) ___ them are Japan, China, India and Egypt. In some (50) ___ the results have not been succeeded. Japan has been an exception. The Japanese adopted a birth control policy in 1948. People (51) ___ to limit their families. The birth rate fell from 34.3 per thousand per year to about 17.0 per thousand per year at present.42. A. Any B. Some C. More D. All43. A. need B. want C. absence D. shortage44. A. remember B. to remember C. remembered D. remembering45. A. a number B. the number C. an amount D. the amount46. A. for B. in C. of D. about47. A. bursting B. raising C. explosion D. extension48. A. adjusted B. created C. adopted D. presented49. A. Of B. Among C. Between D. Out of

50. A. cases B. exceptions C. examples D. events51. A. encourage B. encouraged C. are encouraged D. were encouragedQUESTIONS 52 – 61: Read the passage then circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the following questions or statements.

Since the dawn of time, people have found ways to communicate with one another. Smoke signals and tribal drums were some of the earliest forms of communication. Letters, carried by birds or by humans on foot or on horseback, made it possible for people to communicate larger amounts of information between two places. The telegram and telephone set the stage for more modern means of communication. With the invention of the cellular phone, communication itself has become mobile. For you, a cell phone is probably just a device that you and your friends use to keep in touch with family and friends, take pictures, play games, or send text message. The definition of a cell phone is more specific: it is a hand- held wireless communication device that sends and receives signals by way of small special areas called cells. Walkie-talkies, telephones and cell phones are duplex communication devices: They make it possible for two people to talk to each other. Cell phones and walkie-talkies are different from regular phones because they can be used in many different locations. A walkie-talkie is sometimes called a half-duplex communication device because only one person can talk at a time. A cell phone is a full- duplex device because it uses both frequencies at the same time. A walkie-talkie has only one channel. A cell phone has more than a thousand channels. A walkie-talkie can transmit and receive signals across a distance of about a mile. A cell phone can transmit and receive signals over hundreds of miles. In 1973, an electronic company called Motorola hired Martin Cooper to work on wireless communication. Motorola and Bell Laboratories ( now AT & T) were in a race to invent the first portable communication device. Martin Cooper won the race and became the inventor of the cell phone. On April 3, 1973, Cooper made the first cell phone call to his opponent at AT & T while walking down the streets of New York city. People on the sidewalks gazed at cooper in amazement. Cooper's phone was called A Motorola Dyna-Tac. It weighed a whopping 2.5 pounds (as

compared to today's cell phones that weigh as little as 3 or 4 ounces) After the invention of his cell phone, Cooper began thinking of ways to make the cell phone available to the general public. After a decade, Motorola introduced the first cell phone for commercial use. The early cell phone and its service were both expensive. The cell phone itself cost about $ 3, 500. In 1977, AT & T constructed a cell phone system and tried it out in Chicago with over 2, 000 customers. In 1981, a second cellular phone system was started in the Washington, D.C and Baltimore area. It took nearly 37 years for cell phones to become available for general public use. Today, there are more than sixty million cell phone customers with cell phones producing over thirty billion dollars per year.

52. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The increasing number of people using cell phone. B. The difference between cell phones and telephones. C. The history of a cell phone D. How Cooper competed with AT& T.

53. What definition is true of a cell phone? A. The first product of two famous corporation. B. A hand-held wireless communication device. C. Something we use just for playing games. D. A version of walkie-talkie.

54. What is wrong about a walkie-talkie? A. It has one channel. B. It was first designed in 1973. C. It can be used within a distance of a mile. D. Only one person can talk at a time.

55. The word" duplex" is closest meaning to..................... A. having two parts B. quick C. modern D. having defects

56. To whom did Cooper make his first cell phone call? A. his assistant at Motorola B. a person on New York street. C. the director of his company D. a member of Bell Laboratories.

57. How heavy is the first cell phone compared to today's cell phones? A. ten times as heavy as B. as heavy as C. much lighter D. 2 pounds heavier

58. When did Motorola introduce the first cell phones for commercial use? A. in 1981 C. in the same years when he first made a cell-phone call. B. in 1983 D. in the same year when AT & T constructed a cell phone system.

59. When did AT & T widely start their cellular phone system? A. in 2001 B. in 1977 C. in 1981 D. 37 years after their first design

60. What does the word" gazed" mean? A. looked with admiration B. angrily looked C. glanced D. started conversation

61. The phrase " tried it out" refers to A. made effort to sell the cell-phone B. reported on AT& T C. tested the cell-phone system D. introduced the cell-phone system

QUESTIONS 62 – 68: Each of the following sentences has four underlined words or phrases marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the word or phrase which must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.62. Dr. Marti Luther King, clergyman and civil rights leader, won the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize for his work toward

A B Cracially equality in the United States. D63. Douglas was driving along the dirt road when his car broke down in the middle of the road.

A B C D64. The librarian said to her that the book she was looking for should be returned the previous day.

A B C D.65. A lot of information on the Internet are not reliable.

A B C D66. The midnight sun is a phenomenon in which the Sun visible remains in the sky for twenty-four hours or longer.

A B C D67. Lawrence Robert Klein received the 1980 Nobel Prize in economics for pioneering the useful of computers to

A B Cforecast economic activities.

D68. Jay, together with his parents, have visited California twice before. A B C DQUESTIONS 69 – 75: Choose one option A, B, C or D corresponding to the best sentence which is made up from the given words.69. anxious / find / good school / my wife / children / attend.

A. To be anxious about good school my wife's children find to attend.B. My wife finds good school to attend for anxious children.C. Anxious children find to attend good school of my wife.D. My wife is anxious to find a good school for our children to attend.

70. remember / lock / door / go out.A. You remember to lock the door before you go out. B. Remember locking the door before going out.C. Remember to lock the door before going out. D. Remember to lock the door before you going out.

71. always / he / spend / more / he / earn / so / he / often / debt.A. Always, he spend more than he earn so he is often debt.B. He always spend more than he earns so he is often debt.C. He always spends more than he earns so he is often in debt.D. He always spends more than he earn so he is often in debt.

72. Einstein / can / not / speak / until / he / eight.A. Einstein cannot speak until he was eight. B. Not until Einstein was eight he can speak.C. Not until Einstein was eight can he speak. D. Einstein could not speak until he was eight.

73. like / sit / next / he / whenever / window / plane / he.A. He likes sitting next to the window whenever he is on the plane.B. He likes to sit next to the window whenever he is on the plane.C. He likes sit next to the window whenever he is on the plane.D. He likes to sit next to the window whenever he is out the plane.

74. computer / run / ten time I fast / this / old one.A. This computer runs fast ten times than the old one. B. This computer runs ten times faster than the old one. C. This ten times computer runs faster than the old one. D. This computer runs faster ten times than the old one.

75. book, / that / very thick, / belong / younger sister / my.A. That book, what is very thick, belongs to my younger sister.B. That book, that is very thick, belongs to my younger sister.C. That book, is very thick, belongs to my younger sister.D. That book, which is very thick, belongs to my younger sister.

QUESTIONS 76 - 80: Choose one option A, B, C or D corresponding to the word whose main stress is on the syllable in the position which is different from that of the others.76. A. establish B. development C. specializing D. foundation77. A. eternal B. calendar C. dinosaur D. history78. A. document B. develop C. opponent D. astonish79. A. impossibly B. surprisingly C. unfortunately D. mentally80. A. definition B. humidity C. necessity D. incredible

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ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80)Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on you answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.Question 1: A. innocent B. nevertheless C. contents D. supermarketQuestion 2: A. argument B. enquiry C. medicine D. justifyQuestion 3: A. convenience B. mechanic C. preference D. officialQuestion 4: A. recently B. attitude C. octopus D. proposalQuestion 5: A. economy B. advisory C. peninsula D. economics

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.Question 6: My friend has _________ for a bargain.A. a sharp ear B. a strong head C. a keen eye D. a keen earQuestion 7: The Southeast Asian Games___________its origin to the Southeast Asian Peninsular Games.A. has B. owes C. returns D. dates backQuestion 8: It is not until December 25 _________the exam results will be announced.A. which B. what C. that D. whenQuestion 9: ________that he felt that he didn’t have to revise any more.A. So confident in passing was that arrogant studentB. Such confidence in passing did that arrogant student haveC. So confident was that arrogant student of passingD. Such was the confidence of that arrogant student on passingQuestion 10: The whole building collapsed, but fortunately there were no_________A. victims B. wounded C. hurt D. casualtiesQuestion 11: A. “I would like to invite you to our wedding anniversary this Saturday morning.” B. “__________”A. Thank you for your request, but I’m sorry I can’t really come.B. I would love to come but I have prior commitments. I’m sorry.C. I am sorry. Can you come to my place?D. How about going to the cinema?Question 12: Owing to the fog, his flight from Karachi was_________A. belated B. overdue C. unscheduled D. unpunctualQuestion 13: He was given a medal in_________of his service to the country.A. gratitude B. recognition C. knowledge D. responseQuestion 14: She ________till the early hours listening to pop music.A. took me up B. kept me up C. caught me up D. held me upQuestion 15: I _________happy to see him, but I didn’t have time.A. would have been B. will be C. would be D. will have beenQuestion 16: A. “Where is my bag?” B “__________”A. Here are you B. There is it C. Here you are D. There it isQuestion 17: I am reading this novel. By the time you come back from work, I_________A. shall finish B. shall have finished C. will finish D. have finishedQuestion 18: ________to Jim myself, I can’t really tell you why he would say such terrible things.A. Not to be speaking B. Because of not speakingC. Not to have spoken D. Not having spokenQuestion 19: We hire our bicycle _________

A. by the hour B. by hours C. by an hour D. for hoursQuestion 20: Please don’t __________yourself out. A sandwich will do.A. let B. put C. leave D. takeQuestion 21: A. “If only I hadn’t said that to her”. B. “_________________”A. Ah, well, that is life. B. Yes, you mustn’t have done like thatC. No worry, that’s nothing . D. No, you’ve done a very good jobQuestion 22: A. “I apologize to you for not keeping my promise” B. “ __________”A. Well, that’s out of question. B. Your apology is accepted.C. I am grateful to that. D. That was very sweet of you.Question 23: A. “How come you didn’t tell me that you would quit the job?” B. “__________”.A. Because I knew you would make a fuss about it. B. I would love to. Thank you.C. I found the job so demanding. D. Because I’m so bored with it.Question 24: Stop fighting you two- shake hands and ________your peace with each other!A. set B. do C. make D. bringQuestion 25: Fire crews have been operating at full________.A. effort B. power C. strength D. energyQuestion 26: It was suggested that they_________the distance in very short time.A. would cover B. covered C. had cover D. coverQuestion 27: I am writing with_________to our telephone conversation yesterday.A. accordance B. reference C. similarity D. speakingQuestion 28: He kept his marriage for years, but eventually the truth ________A. came out B. went out C. came through D. fell outQuestion 29: Getting a good school _________is what you need to do.A. report B. mark C. raise D. commentQuestion 30: My decision to leave university after a year is one I now_________regret.A. harshly B. painfully C. keenly D. heavily

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.Question 31: She had a cozy little apartment in Boston.A. uncomfortable B. dirty C. lazy D. warmQuestion 32: A frightening number of illiterate students are graduating from college.A. able to read and write B. able to join intramural sportC. inflexible D. unable to pass an examination in reading and writing

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the following blanks. BOOKS BEFORE SCHOOL? Many people believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when they are scarcely more than toddlers. This is fine if the child shows a real interest but forcing a child could be (33)________ if she isn’t ready. Wise parents will have a (34)________attitude and take the lead from their child. What they should provide is a selection of (35)________ books and other activities. Nowadays, there is plenty good (36)________available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use about the house will also encourage them to read.

Of course, books are no longer the only source of stories and information. There is also a huge range of videos, which can (37)________and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are equally valuable in helping to increase vocabulary and concentration. Television gets a bad (38)________ as far as children are concerned, mainly because too many spend too much time watching programs not intended for their age group. Too many television programs attract an incurious, uncritical attitude that is going to make learning more difficult. However, (39)________viewing of programs designed for young children can be useful. Just as adults enjoy reading a book after seeing it (40)________on television, so children will pounce on books which (41)________ their favorite television characters , and videos can add a new (42)________to a story known from a book.Question 33: A. unuseful B. unproductive C. useful D. counter-productiveQuestion 34: A. cheerful B. contented C. relaxed D. hopefulQuestion 35: A. bright B. thrilling C. energetic D. stimulatingQuestion 36: A. material B. sense C. produce D. amusementQuestion 37: A. uphold B. found C. assist D. reinforceQuestion 38: A. review B. press C. criticism D. resultQuestion 39: A. cautious B. choice C. discriminating D. approvedQuestion 40: A. serialized B. revised C. transferred D. visualizedQuestion 41: A. illustrate B. extend C. possess D. featureQuestion 42: A. revival B. dimension C. option D. existence

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.Question 43: It was boiling yesterday. We have a very humid and dry summer this year.A. very hot B. cooking C. dry D. cookedQuestion 44: It was inevitable that the smaller company should merge with the larger one.A. vital B. unnecessary C. urgent D. unavoidableQuestion 45: He made one last futile effort to convince her and left home.A. favorable B. difficult C. ineffectual D. firm

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 following questions. Leonardo da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452, in the small Tuscan town of Vinci, near Florence. He was the son of a wealthy Florentine public official and a peasant woman. In the mid-1460s, the family settled in Florence, where Leonardo was given the best education that Florence could offer. He rapidly advanced socially and intellectually. He was handsome, persuasive in conversation, and a fine musician and improviser. About in 1466 he apprenticed as a studio boy to Andrea Del Verrocchio. In Verrocchio’s workshop, Leonardo was introduced to many activities, from the painting of altarpieces and panel pictures to the creation of large sculptural projects. In 1472, he was entered in the painter’s guild of Florence, and in 1476, he was still mentioned as Verrocchio’s assistant. In Verrocchio’s Baptism of Christ, the kneeling angel at the left of the painting is by Leonardo. In 1478, Leonardo became an independent master. His first commission, to paint an altarpiece for the chapel of the Palazzo Vecchino, the Florentine town hall, was never executed. His first large painting, The Adoration of the Magi, left unfinished, was ordered in 1481 for the Monastery of San Donato a Scopeto, Florence. Other works ascribed to his youth are the so-called Benois Madonna, the portrait Ginerva de’ Benci, and the unfinished Saint Jerome.

In 1482, Leonardos career moved into high gear when he entered the service of the duke of Milan, Ludovico Sforza, having written the duke an astonishing letter in which he stated that he could build portable bridges; that he knew the techniques of constructing bombardments and of making cannons; that he could build ships as well as armored vehicles, catapults, and other war machines; and that he could execute sculpture in marble, bronze, and clay. He served as a principal engineer in the duke’s numerous military enterprises and was so active also as an architect. In addition, he assisted the Italian mathematician Luca Pacioli in the celebrated work Divina Proportione. Evidence indicates that Leonardo had apprentices and pupils in Milan, for whom he probably wrote the various texts later compiled as Treatise on Painting. The most important of his own paintings during the early Milan period was The Virgin of the Rocks, two versions of which exist; he worked on the compositions for a long time, as was his custom, seemingly unwilling to finish what he had begun. From 1495 to 1496, Leonardo labored on his masterpiece, The Last Super, a mural in the refectory of the Monastery of Santa Maria Delle Grazie, Milan. Unfortunately, his experimental use of oil on dry plaster was technically unsound, and by 1500 its deterioration had begun. Since 1726 attempts have been made, unsuccessfully, to restore it; a concerted restoration and conservation program, making use of the latest technology, was begun in 1977 and is reversing some of the damage. Although much of the original surface is gone, the majesty of the composition and the penetrating characterization of the figures give a fleeting vision of its vanished splendor. During his long stay in Milan, Leonardo also produced other paintings and drawings, most of which have been lost, theater designs, architectural drawings, and models for the dome of Milan Cathedral. His largest commission was for a colossal bronze monument to Francesco Sforza, father of Ludovico, in the courtyard of Castello Sforzesco. In December 1499, however, the Sforza family was driven from Milan by French forces; Leonardo left the statue unfinished and he returned to Florence in 1500.Question 46: What is NOT mentioned about the young Leonardo da Vinci?A. He was physically attractive. B. He was a talented speakerC. He was well-connected D. He was gifted in many fields of art.Question 47: The word “apprenticed” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to_______A. cleaned B. painted C. studied D. masteredQuestion 48: What can be inferred about Andrea Del Verrocchio?A. He was a writer B. He was well-knownC. He was poor D. He had many studentsQuestion 49: How old was Leonardo da Vinci when he became an independent master?A. 23 B. 25 C. 26 D. 28Question 50: The pronoun “he” in paragraph 3 refers to_______A. Leonardo da Vinci B. The duke C. Sforza D. MilanQuestion 51: What is NOT mentioned as a work by a young Leonardo da Vinci?A. The Adoration of the Magi B. Ginerva de’ BenciC. Donato a Scopeto D. Saint JeromeQuestion 52: The word “catapults” in paragraph 3 is probably_______A. an animal B. a method of transportationC. a food D. an armQuestion 53: Which of the following sentences best paraphrases the information in the passage?“He worked on the compositions for a long time, as was his custom, seemingly unwilling to finish what he had begun.”A. Leonardo felt the need to work on his works for as long a time as was needed to achieve perfection.B. For some reasons, Leonardo da Vinci took an extraordinarily long time to finish many creations.

C. Leonardo kept working until everything seemed perfect.D. Leonardo would start many projects at the same time, but they would never finish together.Question 54: The word “concerted” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to_______A. musical B. artistic C. organized D. painfulQuestion 55: What is NOT mentioned as a creation of Leonardo da Vinci’s while he was in Milan?A. theatre designs B. architectural drawingsC. models of bronze horses D. models for church domes

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.Question 56: All Vietnamese special schools are funded by money from government and/orA B C charity organizations. DQuestion 57: Establishing in 1984 for students who wanted to study art and music subjects, LaGuardia A B was the first public school of its kind. C DQuestion 58: Everyone needs special care and attention so that he or she will grow up into a A B C Dresponsible human being.

Question 59: Some of the people were standing in the street watched the parade, while others were A B C D

singing songs. Question 60: The streets are crowded with a population who has no interest in learning.

A B C DMark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence.Question 61: “If you practice more, you might be able to make a career out of music”. Her teacher said.A. Her teacher said that if she practiced more, she might be able to make a career out of music.B. Her teacher said that if she practiced more, she might have been able to make a career out of music.C. Her teacher said that if she had practiced more, she might be able to make a career out of music.D. Her teacher said that if she had practiced more, she might have been able to make a career out of music.Question 62: The purpose of any invention is to make our lives better, so good or bad, it depends on the way by which we use these inventions.A. Whether an invention is good or bad depends on the way by which we use it because the purpose of any invention is to make our lives better.B. We can use either good or bad inventions to make our lives better.C. The purpose of any invention, whether good or bad, is to make our lives better. This depends on the way by which we use these inventions.D. Good or bad as they are, all inventions have the same purpose to make our lives better.Question 63: California attracted people from many countries when gold was discovered in 1848.A. Discovered in 1848, gold was attractive to people in California.B. Discovered in California in 1848, gold attracted people from many countries there.

C. Gold in California was discovered in 1848 after many people came here.D. When people are attracted to California, they discovered gold in 1848.Question 64: The number of people who understand his ideas exceeds his expectations.A. Fewer people understand him that he expects.B. Not as many people understand him as he expects.C. More people understand him than he expects.D. He expects that more people understand him.Question 65: Fred had only himself to blame for losing his driving license for repeated speeding.A. It’s a pity for Fred to lose his driving license for repeated speeding.B. It serves Fred right that he lost his driving license for repeated speeding.C. Fred’s loss of his driving license was not his fault at all.D. I feel regrets for Fred’s losing his driving licenseQuestion 66: It is unlikely that the results of the elections will be made public before tomorrow morning.A. Tomorrow morning is probably the earliest that anyone will know the results of the elections.B. Before tomorrow morning we will probably know the results of the elections.C. The results of the elections will most likely be made known before tomorrow morning.D. We will probably not be told the results of the elections tomorrow morning.Question 67: Tom went on and on apologizing for it, which was quite unnecessary.A. Tom can’t have apologized. I quite understand.B. Tom shouldn’t have apologized. I quite understand.C. Tom wouldn’t have apologized. I quite understand.D. Tom needn’t have apologized. I quite understand.Question 68: You must make allowances for his inexperience.A. He was not allowed to go because of his inexperience.B. Although he was inexperienced, we must let him in.C. You shouldn’t pay attention to his inexperience.D. You should take his inexperience into account.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is best-built from the prompts given.Question 69: He/ problems/not/concentrate/office workA. He has so much problems that he cannot concentrate on his office work.B. He has such many problems that he cannot concentrate on his office work.C. He has too many problems so that he cannot concentrate on his office work.D. He has such a lot of problems that he cannot concentrate on his office work.Question 70: All/ people/earth/know/without/ ozone layer, not only/ human beings/ but also/all/plants and animals/ expose/ dangerous rays/sunA. All of people on earth know that without the ozone layer, not only human beings but also all plants and animals are exposed by dangerous rays from the sun.B. All people on earth know that without the ozone layer, not only human beings but also all plants and animals would be exposed to dangerous rays from the sun.C. All of people on earth know that without the ozone layer, not only human beings but also all plants and animals would expose to dangerous rays of the sun.D. All people on the earth know that without the ozone layer, not only human beings but also all plants and animals would expose to dangerous rays of the sun.

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 following questions.

It is said that George Washington was one of the first to realize how important the building of canals would be to the nation’s development. In fact, before he became the President, he headed the first company in the United States to build a canal, which was to connect the Ohio and Potomac rivers. It was never completed, but it showed the nation the feasibility of canals. As the country expanded westward, settlers in western New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio needed a means to ship goods. Canals linking natural waterways seemed to supply an effective method.In 1791, engineers commissioned by the state of New York investigated the possibility of a canal between Albany on the Hudson River and Buffalo on Lake Eric to link the Great Lakes area with the Atlantic seacoast. It would avoid the mountains that served as a barrier to canals from the Delaware and Potomac rivers.The first attempt to dig the canal, to be called the Eric Canal, was made by private companies but only a comparatively small portion was built before the project was halted for lack of funds. The cost of the prospect was an estimated $5 million, an enormous amount for those days. There was some on-again-off-again federal funding, but this time the War of 1812 put an end to construction. In 1817, DeWitt Clinton was elected Governor of New York and persuaded the state to finance and build the canal. It was completed in 1825, costing $2 million more than expected. The canal rapidly lived up to its sponsors’ faith, quickly paying for itself through tolls. It was far more economical than any other form of transportation at the time. It permitted trade between the Great Lake region and the East coast, robbing the Mississippi River of much of its traffic. It allowed New York to supplant Boston, Philadelphia, and other eastern cities as the chief center of both domestic and foreign commerce. Cities sprang up along the canal. It also contributed in a number of ways to the North’s victory over the South in the Civil War.An expansion of the canal was planned in 1849. Increased traffic would undoubtedly have warranted its construction had it not been for the railroads.Question 71: Why does the author most likely mention George Washington in the first paragraph?A. He was President at the time the Eric Canal was built.B. He commissioned engineers to study the possibility of building the Eric Canal.C. He successfully opened the first canal in the United States.D. He was involved in pioneering efforts to build canals.Question 72: The word “feasibility” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______A. possibility B. capability C. difficulty D. profitabilityQuestion 73: According to the passage, the Eric Canal connected the _______A. Delaware and Potomac Rivers B. Hudson River and Lake EricC. Atlantic Ocean and the Hudson River D. Potomac and Ohio RiversQuestion 74: The phrase “on-again-off-again” in paragraph 3 could be replaced by which of the following with the least change in the meaning?A. ineffectual B. unsolicited C. intermittent D. gradualQuestion 75: The completion of the Eric Canal was financed by _______A. private company B. DeWitt Clinton C. the federal government D. New YorkQuestion 76: The actual cost of building the Eric Canal was _______A. $5 million B. less than had been expected C. $7 million D. more than could be repaidQuestion 77: The word “tolls” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to which of the following?A. Grants B. Fees C. Links D. JobsQuestion 78: Which of the following is NOT given as an effect of the building of the Eric Canal in paragraph 4?A. It took water traffic away from the Mississippi River.B. It established Boston and Philadelphia as the most important centers of trade.

C. It helped determine the outcome of the Civil War.D. It allowed the East coast to trade with the Great Lake Sea.Question 79: What can be inferred about railroads in 1849 from the information in the last paragraph?A. They were being planned but had not been built.B. They were seriously underdeveloped.C. They had begun to compete with the Eric Canal for traffic.D. They were weakened by the expansion of the canal.Question 80: The word “warranted” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to _______A. hastened B. guaranteed C. justified D. prevented-----------------------------------------------

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