VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí ĐỀ THAM KHẢO - KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016 PRACTICE TEST Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A conserved B raised C developed D maintained Question 2: A clothes B cloths C roofs D books Question 3: A teacher B children C chores D school Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the others in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 4: A confident B important C together D exciting Question 5: A possible B university C secondary D suitable 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 mother had to work 12 hours a day in a factory just to A call it a day B tighten the belt C break the ice D make ends meet Question 7: Sometimes she doesn’t agree her husband about child rearing, but they soon find the solutions A for B on C with D of Question 8: Scientists have a lot of research into renewable energy sources A solved B done C made D carried Question 9: My mother phoned me to say that he would come home late A a B an C the D no article Question 10: My husband and I both go out to work, so we share the A happiness B household chores C responsibility D sadness Question 11: I'm I can't keep my eyes open A so tired that B such a tired C too tired that D very tired that Question 12: What at this time tomorrow? A will you B will you be doing C will you have done D will you have been doing Question 13: in the hospital for years, he has decided to give up his work A To work B Working C Being working Question 14: , people used to read more D Worked VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí A Twenty years before B Twenty years ago C For twenty years D Since twenty years Question 15: I think the match Everybody's gone into the stadium and you can hear them cheering A was started B will be started C must started D must have started Question 16: Not until the end of the 19th century _ become a scientific discipline A plant breeding has B did plant breeding C plant breeding has D has plant breeding Question 17: At the interview they wanted to know a lot about my education and my A awards B qualifications C winnings D passes Question 18: It was a fine day for a picnic, it was rather cold A.if B therefore C so D though Question 19: The bad weather the flight being delayed A.resulted in B made C caused D created Question 20: -“Do you have a minute, professor?” – “ ” A.Well I am not sure when B Good I am listening C Sure What’s the problem D Sorry, I haven’t got it here Question 21: “Thank you for your lovely present.” – “ _” A It was the least we could B No worry A present is coming C Yes, it’s really a lovely present D Why you have to say so? Question 22: The harder you learn, _ A the better is your English B the better will be your English C the better becomes your English D the better your English will be Question 23: If you hadn’t lost your passport, you _ in Australia now A will be B are C would be D have been Question 24: Hamlet, Shakespeare in 1600, is considered by many to be his greatest work A which written by B that was written by C written by D writing by Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 25: Reaching 35 and obviously aging, Jane has to make up her mind on her future very soon A give a thought about B prepare a plan for VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí C make a decision on D pay attention to Question 26: Some research has shown a strong association between pesticide and certain diseases A cooperation B connection C consequence D cause Question 27: It was a good plan but it failed because it was poorly carried out A developed B produced C executed D evolved Question 28: I was not aware of what was happening after I tripped and knocked my head against the table A conscious B careful C responsive D cautious Question 29: The air is naturally contaminated by foreign matter such as plant pollens and dust A polluted B occupied C filled D concentrated Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 30: As soon as I will arrive, we’ll set off immediately I don’t want us to miss the beginning of A B C D the show Question 31: Many people have found the monotonous buzzing of the vuvuzelain the 2010-World-Cup A B C matches so annoyed D Question 32: My mother doesn’t care how much does the washing machine cost because she is going A B C to buy it anyway D Question 33: Despite the metric system is used throughout the world, it is still not commonly used in the A B C D United States Question 34: We must stop to destroy forest to reserve this Earth for our children in the future A B C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Why is it that many teenagers have the energy to play computer games until late at night but can’t find the energy to get out of bed (35) for school? According to a new report, today’s generation of VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí children are in danger of getting so (36) _ sleep that they are putting their mental and physical health at (37) _ Adults can easily survive on seven to eight hours’ sleep a night, (38) _teenagers require nine or ten hours According to medical experts, one in five youngsters (39) anything between two and five hours’ sleep a night less than their parents did at their age This (40) _ serious questions about whether lack of sleep is affecting children’s ability to concentrate at school The connection between sleep deprivation and lapses in memory, impaired reaction time and poor concentration is well (41) _ Research has shown that losing as little as half an hour’s sleep a night can have profound effects (42) how children perform the next day A good night’s sleep is also crucial for teenagers because it is while they are asleep (43) they release a hormone that is essential for their ‘growth spurt’ (the period during teenage years when the body grows at a rapid rate) It’s true that they can, to some (44) , catch up on sleep at weekends, but that won’t help them when they are dropping off to sleep in class on a Friday afternoon By Tim Falla and Paul A.Davies, Solutions Advanced OUP Question 35 A behind time B about time C.in time D at time Question 36 A few B less C much D little Question 37 A jeopardy B threat C risk D danger Question 38 A or B because C whereas D so Question 39 A puts B gets C brings D makes Question 40 A raises B rises C results D comes Question 41 A organized B arranged C established D acquired Question 42 A in B on C to D at Question 43 A at which B which C where D that Question 44 A rate B extent C level D.point Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the answer to each of the questions from 45 to 54 One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C Despite its antiquity, certain aspects VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh It is the largest single structure in the world The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events – past, present and future Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today? Question 45 What has research of the base revealed? A there are cracks in the foundation B Tomb robbers have stolen the Pharaoh’s body C The lines represent important events D A superior race of people built in Question 46 Extraterrestrial beings are A very strong workers B astronomers in the ancient times C researchers in Egyptology D living beings from other planets Question 47 What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages A To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly B To permit the high priests to pray at night B To enable the Pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife D To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh Question 48 The word feat in the first paragraph is closet in meaning to A accomplishment B Appendage C festivity D structure VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Question 49 What the intersecting lines in the base symbolize? A Architects’plan for the hidden passages B Pathways of the great solar bodies C Astrological computations D Dates of important events taking place throughout time Question 50 In the second passage , the word ‘ prophesied’ is closest in meaning to A affiliated B precipitated C terminated D foretold Question 51 What is the best title for the passage? A Symbolism of the Great Pyramid B Problems with the Construction of the Great Pyramid C Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza D Exploration of the Burial Chamber of Cheops Question 52 On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculations? A Observation of the celestial bodies B Advanced technology C Advanced tools of measurement D knowledge of the earth’s surface Question 53 Why was the Great Pyramid constructed? A As a solar observatory B As a religious temple C As a tomb for the Pharaoh D as an engineering feat Question 54 Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one of the seven wonders of the world? A.it is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points of the compass and contains many prophecies B It was selected of the tomb of Pharaoh Cheops C It was built by a super race D It is very old Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí answer to each of the questions from 55 to 64 My family consists of four people There’s my father whose name is Jan, my mother whose name is Marie, my brother, Peter and of course, me I have quite a large extended family as well but, only the four of us live together in our apartment in a block of flats My father is fifty-two years old He works as an accountant in an insurance company He is tall and slim, has got short brown and gray hair and blue eyes My father likes gardening very much as well as listening to music and reading books about political science His special hobbies are bird watching and travelling Now I’ll describe my mother and my brother My mother is forty-seven and she works as a nurse in a hospital She is small, and slim, has short brown hair and green eyes She likes bird watching and travelling too, so whenever my parents are able to they go some place interesting for nature watching Since we have a cottage with a garden they both spend a lot of time there My brother is sixteen He is slim and has short brown hair and blue eyes He also attends high school He is interested in computers and sports like football and hockey He also spends a lot of time with his friends I have only one grandmother left still living She is in pretty good health even at the age of seventy-eight so she still lives in her own flat I enjoy spending time with her when I can Both my grandfathers died from cancer because they were smokers, which was really a great tragedy because I didn’t get chance to know them My other grandmother died just a few years ago I also have a lot of aunts, uncles, and cousins The cousin I’m closest to is my uncle’s daughter Pauline We have a lot in common because we are both eighteen and so we are good friends My parents have assigned me certain duties around the house I don’t mind helping out because everyone in a family should contribute in some way I help with the washing up, the vacuuming and the shopping Of course I also have to help keep my room tidy as well My brother is responsible for the dusting and mopping He also has to clean his own room Even though my brother and I sometimes fight about who has to what job, we are still very close I am also very close to my parents and I can rely on them to help me My patents work together to keep our home well maintained and it seem they always have a project or another that they are working on They respect each other’s opinions and even if they disagree they can always come to a compromise I hope in the future that I have a family like ours Question 55 What is the writer’s father? A a cashier B an accountant C a receptionist D a writer VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Question 56 Which of followings is NOT the hobby of the writer’s father? A listening to music B bird watching C painting D doing the gardening C in a company D in a hospital Question 57 Where does the writer’s mother work? A an a clinic B at home Question 58 What does the writer’s mother look like? A She is slim and small B She is small and has grey hair C She has blue eyes D She has long brown hair Question 59 What does the writer’s brother do? A a computer programmer B a high school student C a college student D a football player Question 60 What happened to the writer’s grandfathers? A They died because they smoked too much B They got lung cancer a few years ago, C They had to leave their own flat D They had an accident and died Question 61 The word “tragedy” in the third paragraph mostly means A bad luck B sudden accident C sad event D boring result Question 62 The word “assigned” in the fourth paragraph mostly means A allowed B appointed C forced D encouraged Question 63 What does the writer to help her parents at home? A She does the dusting B She does the mopping C She does the washing D She does the shopping Question 64 Which of the following statements is NOT true? A The writer’s mother likes travelling B One of the writer’s grandmothers is living with her C The writer’s brother has to clean his own room the VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí D The writer has a cousin whose age is the same as hers WRITING: Part I: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Question 65: School uniform must be worn at all times by young pupils Young pupils …………………………………………………………… Young pupils must wear school uniform at all times Question 66: The map was so old that I couldn’t read it It was such ………………………………………………………………………… It was such an old map that I couldn’t read it Question 67: “Be careful! Don’t that again.” He warned………………………………………………… He warned us about not doing that again Question 68: Whales are considered the biggest creature on earth No creature………………………………………………… No creature on earth is as big as whales No creature on earth is bigger than whales Question 69: David drove so fast; it was very dangerous David………………………………………………………… David drove so fast, which was very dangerous Part II: In about 140 words, write a paragraph about your favorite sport VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí GUIDELINES: What is your favorite sport? How often you play it ? Who you often play it with ? Why you like playing it ? What are its benefits ? How important is it in your life ? The end Trường THPT Hoà Ninh ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA 2016 - MÔN TIẾNG ANH Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question A dry Question A medals B sandy C geography B games C teams D society D Events Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following question Question A possible B observer C excellent D difficult Question A attraction B argument C impression D importance Question A priority B influence C discovery D advantage 10 VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí A decorating to decorate C decorate B D be decorated Question 18: They had……….won the match when the coach had a heart attack A no sooner B hard C only D barely Question 19: They felt up with going to school A bored B tired C funny D fed Question 20: It is important that she _the meeting A attend B attends C attended D will attend Question 21: If he to see me yesterday, I would have taken him to the movies A had come B came C comes D could come Question 22: had my teacher arrived than he gave us exercises A Hardly B Not until C When D No sooner Question 23: the salesman promised to exchange the defective CD player for a new one, they insisted on getting a refund A Despite B Although C And D But Question 24: The headmaster has decided that three lecture halls in our school next semester A will build B will be built C are being built D will be building Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 25: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment A ease B attraction C consideration D speculation Question 26: Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world A variety B changes C conservation D number Question 27: School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools A depended B required C divided D paid Question 28: We can use either verbal or non – verbal forms of communication A using gesture B using speech C using verbs D using facial expressions Question 29: My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance A.be confident B be pessimistic C be smart D be optimistic Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction 30 VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí in each of the following questions Question 30: He was too exhausted that he couldn’t even stand on his feet A B C D [A.SO] Question 31: There are few areas of human experience that have not been writing about A B C D [D.WRITTEN] Question 32: The students who failed the latest exam is going to retake it next Monday A B C D [C.are going] Question 33: The governor, with his wife and children, are at home watching the election returns on TV A B C D [B.IS] Question 34: She was used to shopping on Sunday but now she doesn’t have time A B C D [B.DOING] Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space INFLUENCES OF TELEVISION Television has changed the lifestyle of people in every industrialized country in the world In the United States, where sociologists have studied the effects, some interesting observations have been made Television, although not essential, has become a(n) (35) _ part of most people’s lives It has become a baby-sitter, an initiator of conversations, a major transmitter of culture, and a keeper of traditions Yet when what can be seen on TV in one day is critically analyzed, it becomes evident that television is not a teacher but a sustainer The poor (36) of programs does not elevate people into greater (37) The (38) _ reason for the lack of quality in American television is related to both the history of TV development and the economics of TV Television in America began with the radio Radio companies and their sponsors first experimented with television Therefore, the close relationship, (39) _ the advertisers had with radio programs, became the system for American TV Sponsors not only paid money for time within programs, but many actually produced the programs Thus, (40) _ from the capitalistic, profit-oriented sector of American society, television is primarily (41) _ with reflecting and attracting society (42) _ than innovating and experimenting with new ideas Advertisers want to attract the largest viewing audience possible; to so requires that the programs be entertaining rather than challenging Television in America today remains, to a large (43) _, with the same organization and standards as it had thirty years ago The hope for some evolution and true achievement toward improving society will require a change in the (44) _ system 31 VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Question 35: A integral B mixed C fractional D superior Question 36: A quantity B quality C effect D product Question 37: A preconception B knowledge C understanding D feeling Question 38: A adequate B unknown C inexplicable D primary Question 39: A which B that C where D what Question 40: A going B leaving C coming D getting Question 41: A concerned B interested C worried D connected Question 42: A more B rather C less D better Question 43: A extent B degree C size D amount Question 44: A total B full C entire D complete Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Foot racing is a popular activity in the United States It is seen not only as a competitive sport but also as a way to exercise, to enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded people, and to donate money to a good cause Though serious runners may spend months training to compete, other runners and walkers might not train at all Those not competing to win might run in an effort to beat their own time or simply to enjoy the fun and exercise People of all ages, from those of less than one year (who may be pushed in strollers) to those in their eighties, enter into this sport The races are held on city streets, on college campuses, through parks, and in suburban areas, and they are commonly to 10 kilometers in length The largest footrace in the world is the 12-kilometer Bay to Breakers race that is held in San Francisco every spring This race begins on the east side of the city near San Francisco Bay and ends on the west side at the Pacific Ocean There may be 80,000 or more people running in this race through the streets and hills of San Francisco In the front are the serious runners who compete to win and who might finish in as little as 34 minutes Behind them are the thousands who take several hours to finish In the back of the race are those who dress in costumes and come just for fun One year there was a group of men who dressed like Elvis Presley, and another group consisted of firefighters who were tied together in a long line and who were carrying a fire hose There was even a bridal party, in which the bride was dressed in a long white gown and the groom wore a tuxedo The bride and groom threw flowers to bystanders, and they were actually married at some point along the route 32 VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Question 45: The main purpose of this passage is to A encourage people to exercise B describe a popular activity C make fun of runners in costume D give reasons for the popularity of footrace Question 46: The word "activity" is most similar to which of the following? A pursuit B motion C pilgrimage D expectation Question 47: The word "camaraderie" could be best replaced by which of the following? A games B companionship C jokes D views Question 48: The phrase "to a good cause" could be best replaced by which of the following? A for an award B to reward the winner C for a good purpose D to protect a wise investment Question 49: Which of the following is NOT implied by the author? A Footraces appeal to a variety of people B Walkers can compete for prizes C Entering a race is a way to give support to an organization D Running is a good way to strengthen the heart Question 50: The word "beat" as used in line could be best replaced by which of the following? A incline B overturn C outdo D undermine Question 51: As used in the passage the word "strollers" refers to A cribs B wheelchairs C wagons D carriages Question 52: In what lines does the author give reasons for why people enter footraces? A Foot racing and exercise B People of all ages in length C The largest 34 minutes D Behind them a fire hose Question 53: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this passage? A Some runners looked like Elvis Presley B Some runners were ready to put out a fire C Some runners were participating in a wedding D Some runners were serious about winning Question 54: Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage? A chronological order B specific to general C cause and result D statement and example Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions 33 VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí A pilot cannot fly by sight alone In many conditions, such as flying at night and landing in dense fog, a pilot must use radar, an alternative way of navigating Since human eyes are not very good at determining speeds of approaching objects, radar can show a pilot how fast nearby planes are moving The basic principle of radar is exemplified by what happens when one shouts in a cave The echo of the sounds against the walls helps a person determine the size of the cave With radar, however, the waves are radio waves instead of sound waves Radio waves travel at the speed of light, about 300,000 kilometers in one second A radar set sends out a short burst of radio waves Then it receives the echoes produced when the waves bounce off objects By determining the time it takes for the echoes to return to the radar set, a trained technician can determine the distance between the radar set and other objects The word “radar”, in fact, gets its name from the term “radio detection and ranging” “Ranging” is the term for detection of the distance between an object and the radar set Besides being of critical importance to pilots, radar is essential for air traffic control, tracking ships at sea, and for tracking weather systems and storms Question 55: What is the main topic of this passage? A The nature of radar B History of radar C Alternatives to radar D Types of ranging Question 56: According to the passage, what can radar detect besides location of objects? A Shape B Size C Speed D Weight Question 57: The word “exemplified” in the passage can be replaced by _ A “specified” B “resembled” C “illustrated” D “justified” Question 58: The word “shouts” in the passage most closely means _ A “exclaims” B “yells” C “shoots” D “whispers” Question 59: Which of the following words best describes the tone of this passage? A argumentative B explanatory C humorous D imaginative Question 60: According to the passage, the distance between a radar set and an object can be determined by _ A the time it takes for a burst of radio waves to produce echoes when the waves bounce off the object B the term “ranging” used for detection of the distance between an object and the radar set C the time it takes for the radio waves to produce echoes and bounce off the object D the time it takes for the echoes produced by the radio waves to return to the radar set Question 61: Which type of waves does radar use? A tidal B sound C heat 34 D radio VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Question 62: The word “tracking” in the passage most closely means _ A sending B searching for C ranging D repairing Question 63: Which of the following would most likely be the topic of the next paragraph? A A history of flying C The technology used by pilots B Other uses of radar D Uses of some technology Question 64: What might be inferred about radar? A It takes the place of a radio B It has improved navigational safety C It was developed from a study of sound waves D It gave birth to the invention of the airplane SECTION B (2 POINTS) Part I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Question 1: This sum was easier than that one was That sum………………………………………………………………………………………… That sum was more difficult than this one Question 2: I didn’t speak English as fluently as my friend did My friend ……………………………………………………………………………………… My friend spoke English more fluently than I did Question 3: “Have you had dinner yet, Mr Pike?” She asked……………………………………………………………………………………… She asked Mr Pike if/whether he had had dinner yet Question 4: “Will your parents come here, John?” The teacher asked……………………………………………………………………………… The teacher asked John if/ whether his parents would come there Question 5: My son ran more quickly than his rival His rival didn’t………………………………………………………………………………… His rival didn’t run as quickly as my son Part II In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the disadvantages of technological advancement 35 VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… THE END -Practice Test SECTION A (8 POINTS) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in the group Question 1: A Honest B Home C Vehicles D Heiress Question 2: A Books B Carrots C Floors D Slopes Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following word Question 3: A Blackboard B Listen C between D Student Question 4: A Company B Atmosphere C Customer D Employment Question 5: A Institution B University C Preferential D Indicative Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 6: When friends insist on expensive gifts, it makes most people uncomfortable A them to accept B they accepting C their accepting D they accept Question 7: John lost the _ bicycle he bought last week and his parents were very angry with him because of his carelessness A beautiful Japanese blue new B beautiful new blue Japanese C new beautiful blue Japanese D Japanese beautiful new blue Question 8: at school yesterday than we were informed that there was no class due to a sudden power cut A We had arrived no sooner B We haven’t sooner arrived C No sooner we had arrived D No sooner had we arrived Question 9: Look! The yard is wet It last night 36 VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí A must have rained B couldn't have rained C must rain D should have rained Question 10: Shy people often find difficult to group discussion A take part in B get on with C take place in D get in touch with Question 11: They asked me a lot of questions, I couldn't answer A much of which B both of them C neither of which D most of which Question 12: I walked away as calmly as I could , they would have thought I was a thief A In case B If so C Or else D Owing to Question 13: Global warming will result crop failures and famine A of B to C in D from Question 14: Last year she earned _ her brother A twice as much as B twice more than C twice as many as D twice as more as Question 15: - Linda: “I've passed my driving test." -Peter: “ ” A Congratulations! B That's a good idea C It's nice of you to say so D Do you? Question 16: the storm, the ship couldn't reach its destination on time A Thanks to B In case of C In spite of D But for Question 17: -Lan: "Happy birthday! This is a small present for you." - Nga: “ ” A What a pity! B How terrible! C Have a good time! D How beautiful it is! Thanks Question 18: Jessica looks very tired She have stayed up late to finish her assignment last night A would B should C will D must Question 19: Books are a wonderful of knowledge and pleasure A way B information C source D type Question 20: Western women are more than Asian women A depend B independent C independently D dependence Question 21: Everyone can join our club, _age and sex A in place of B regardless of C in case of D on behalf of Question 22: John has finally found a new job after being for three months A out of order B out of mind C out of work D out of reach Question 23: I had no sooner arrived home……………….the phone rang A than B when C before 37 D since VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Question 24: Joe has got toys as I have A twice many as B as twice many C as many twice D twice as many Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 25 : The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years A absolutely B relevantly C comparatively D almost Question 26: The famous racehorse Secretariat had to be destroyed because of a painful, incurable hoof disease A irreparable B vexatious C dangerous D disabling Question 27: In most countries, compulsory military service does not apply to women A superior B mandatory C beneficial D constructive Question 28: Scientists warn of the impending extinction of many species of plants and animals A irrefutable B imminent C formidable D absolute Question 29: The aircraft carrier is indispensable in naval operations against sea or shore based enemies A unique B novel C vital D exotic Each of the following sentences has four underlined words or phrases marked A, B, C, and D Choose the word or phrase which be changed in order for the sentence to be correct Question 30: The professor together with his three students have been called to court A B C D [C.HAS] Question 31: Paulo has learnt English for five years ago A B C D [D X] Question 32: Although they always argue with each other, but they are good friends A B C D [C.X] Question 33: Thanks to the timely laws, some elephant populations, especially that in southern A B C [C.THOSE] Africa, have recovered over the last decade D Question 34: He stopped to smoke because cigarettes are harmful to his health A B D [A.SMOKING] 38 C VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions Smart cards and mobile phones are becoming an increasingly popular way to make all sorts of payments Even now, in Japan thousands of transactions, from paying rail tickets to picking up the groceries, take place every day with customers passing their handsets across a small flat-screen device And predictions in the world of finance reckon that payments using mobile phones will have risen to more than $50 billion in the very near future What's the appeal of e-cash? Compared to cheques or credit cards, it offers the speed of cash, but more so It takes just one tenth of a second to complete most transactions and as no change is required, errors in counting are eliminated Fraud and theft are also reduced and for the retailer, it reduces the cost of handling money Sony's vision of having a chip embedded in computers TVs and games consoles means that films, music and games can be paid for easily and without having to input credit card details And what about the future of the banks? Within grip on the market, banks and credit-card firms want to be in a position to collect most of the fees from the users of mobile and contactless-payment systems But the new system could prove to be a "disruptive technology" as far as the banks are concerned If payments for a few coffees, a train ticket and a newspaper are made every day by a commuter with a mobile, this will not appear on their monthly credit card statements but on their mobile phone statements And having spent fortunes on branding, credit-card companies and banks not want to see other payment systems gaining popularity It's too early to say whether banks will miss out and if so, by how much However, quite a few American bankers are optimistic They feel there is reason to be suspicious of those who predict that high-street banks may be a thing of the past They point out that Internet banking did not result in the closure of their high-street branches as was predicted On the contrary, more Americans than ever are using local branches So, as to whether we'll become a totally cash-free society or not, we’ll have to wait and see (From Face2Face Advanced by Gillie Cunningham & Jan Bell with Chris Redston, CUP) Question 35: What is the main idea of the first paragraph? A The absence of traditional payment methods B The increasing popularity of new payment methods C Predictions of future payment methods D Japan's advanced forms of payment 39 VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Question 36: Why does the author mention "a small flat-screen device" in the first paragraph? A to criticize the e-cash system B to exemplify the e-cash system C to praise the e-cash system D to inform the e-cash system Question 37: Which of the following is NOT true about the strong point of e-cash? A faster speed B fewer mistakes C reduced cost D no fraud Question 38: The word "embedded” in line is closest in meaning to…… A integrated B isolated C generated D manufactured Question 39: The word "grip" in line 11 is closest in meaning to …… A wealth B power C success D range of branches Question 40: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A A lot of money has been invested into the new payment system by banks B Payments using smart cards may increase to more than $50 billion C Rail tickets can be purchased by mobile phones or smart cards in Japan D Dealers are freed from handling money thanks to e-cash Question 41: The author mentions the case of commuters in the third paragraph to illustrate …… A the modern technology of the e-cash system B the banks' cooperation with credit-card companies C the transferrability of the system D a possible drawback of the system Question 42: What does the author think may happen in the future? A Banks will collect their fees through credit-card companies B Daily expenses on drinks and tickets will appear on phone statements C Americans will no longer go to their local bank branches D Credit-card companies and banks will want to promote cash Question 43: The word "their" in line 20 refers to …… A credit cards B Internet banking C American bankers D high-street banks Question 44: How does the writer seem to feel about the future of banks? A uncertain B optimistic C pessimistic D neutral Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology at college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she 40 VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her nontechnical readers In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed However, her work was proved by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 45:The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work A as a researcher B at college C at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service D as a writer Question 46: According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University? A oceanography B zoology C literature D history Question 47: When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of A 26 B 29 C 34 D 45 Question 48: It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind A was outdated B became more popular than her other books C was praised by critics D sold many copies Question 49: Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The Sea Around Us? A printed matter B talks with experts C a research expedition D letters from scientists Question 50: Which of the following words or phrases is LEAST accurate in describing The Sea Around Us? A highly technical B poetic C fascinating 41 D well-researched VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Question 51: The word “reckless” in line 11 is closest in meaning to A unnecessary B limited C continuous D irresponsible Question 52: According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily A an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food B a discussion of the hazards insects pose to the food supply C a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides D an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry Question 53: The word “flawed” in line 14 is closest in meaning to A faulty B deceptive C logical D offensive Question 54: Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee ( lines 14-15)? A To provide an example of government propaganda B To support Carson’s ideas C To indicate a growing government concern with the environment D To validate the chemical industry’s claims Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) that best fits each of the numbered blanks A trend that has emerged recently is the sharing of childcare (55) between husband and wife Young couples will try to arrange their work schedules so that they work (56) hours or shifts in order that one parent is always home with the children Since childcare is expensive, this saves money for the young couple trying to establish (57) and provide a secure environment for the family Husband and wife may also share household (58) Some fathers are just as capable as mothers at cooking dinner, changing and bathing the baby, and doing the laundry In some cases, the woman’s salary is for family (59) and the father becomes the “househusband." These cases are still fairly rare One positive trend, however, is that fathers seem to be spending more time with their children In a recent survey, 41% of the children sampled said they spend equal time with their mothers and fathers “This is one of our most (60) cultural changes,” says Dr Leon Hoffman, who codirects the Parent Child Center at the New York Psychoanalytic Society In practice, for over 30 years, Hoffman has found "a very dramatic difference in the involvement of the father in everything from caretaking to general decision (61) around kids' lives.” 42 VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Another factor has recently been added to the childcare (62) The number of people who work from home nearly full-time rose 23% from the last decade The (63) of technology - computers, faxes, teleconferencing - has made it easier for at-home workers to be constantly in touch Will this new flexibility in the workforce bring a positive change for the (64) of children? Only time will tell (From Mosaic Reading I by Brenda Wegmann and Miki Knezevic) Question 55: A abilities B possibilities C responsibilities D techniques Question 56: A opposite B during C for D similar Question 57: A himself B themselves C herself D itself Question 58: A dreams B duties C facilities D opportunities Question 59: A payment B fares C expenses D fees Question 60: A significant B significance Question 61: A giving B creating C holding D making Question 62: A sectors B tasks [?] C formula D cost Question 63: A accessible B accessibly C access D accessibility Question 64: A well-being B human being C love D gender C significantly D sign SECTION B (2 POINTS) Part I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Question 1: This is the most interesting book I have ever read  I have never ……………………………………………………………………………………  I have never read a more interesting book than this Question 2: He is the most humorous man we have ever known  We have never …………………………………………………………………………………  We have never known a more humorous man than he Question 3: She said, “John, I’ll show you round my city.”  She promised …………………………………………………………………………………… She promised to show John round her city Question 4: I’ve never met a more intelligent man than he  He……………………………………………………………………………………………… He is the most intelligent man I have ever met 43 VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Question 5: “People are cutting down the rainforests.”  Mary said………………………………………………………………………… …………… Mary said that people were cutting down the rainforests Part II In about 140 words, write a paragraph about a person you admire most ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… THE END 44