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.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Câu 5:
Câu 5. My parents hope to travel around world next summer.
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Câu 6. If you watch this film, you about the cultures of Southeast Asian countries.
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Câu 7. Paul noticed a job advertisement while he along the street.
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Câu 8. Solar energy is not widely used it is friendly to the environment.
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Câu 9. The sign warns people the dangers of swimming in this river.
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Câu 10. , they were surprised to find their favourite band playing there.
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Câu 11. Once in large quantities, these products will be more affordably priced.
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Câu 12. Jane would never forget first prize in such a prestigious competition.
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Câu 13. You should turn off the lights before going out to save .
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Câu 14. school fees may discourage many students from attending university.
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Câu 15. Drinking too much alcohol is said to harm to our health.
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Câu 16. At the end of the training course, each participant was presented with a of completion.
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Câu 17. The high levels of pollution in the coastal areas are a matter of great concern to the government.
Câu 18:
Câu 18. Event organisers should plan everything carefully so as to leave nothing to .
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 19:
Câu 19. The discovery of the new planet was regarded as a major breakthrough in astronomy.
Câu 20:
Câu 20. Mary has finally managed to get round her strict parents to let her go on a three- day excursion with her classmates.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 21:
Câu 21. Traffic congestion in big cities deters many people from using their private cars at peak hours
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Câu 22. These days, many people only read printed newspapers once in a whileas they tend to access information online.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Câu 23:
Câu 23. Jack is inviting Mary to his party.
- Jack: ''Would you like to come to my party this weekend?''
- Mary: '' .''
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Câu 24. Laura and Mitchell are talking about their school curriculum.
- Laura: ''I think Art should be a compulsory subject.''
- Mitchell: '' . Art helps develop creativity.''
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29.
Advances in mobile technology and social networking websites mean we spend more time online than ever before. If Facebook were a country, it would be the third largest in the world by population (The Economist, 2010). It is (25) _____not surprising that so many psychologists, sociologists, and others are eager to give their thoughts on how this is impacting negatively on our society.
The biggest criticism levelled at social networking is that young people are losing their offline friends to online friends (26) _____ are unable to provide the same deep connection and emotional support. However, a lot of research shows these criticisms are generally (27) _____. Allen et al. (2010) discovered that it is socially adjusted adolescents who are more likely to have a networking profile than those who are not. One study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project (2009) found that people are not (28) _____ offline friends with online companions but are using them to support their offline relationships. The study also found that social networks allow us to have discussions with a much more diverse set of people than in the real world, so we share knowledge with people from a wide (29) _____ of backgrounds.
(Adapted from ''Skillful Reading & Writing 4''by Mike Boyle and Lindsay Warwick)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34.
Visitors to London are struck by the proud splendour and glamour of one of the world's oldest capitals, admiring iconic sites like Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster and Buckingham Palace. However, visitors seeking a glimpse into the city's everyday life should not miss Portobello Market, which is the most-visited market in London.
This vibrant market has been featured in a number of films, documentaries and bestselling books, the most famous being the film ''Notting Hill'' starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, which brought Portobello Market to the attention of audiences all over the world.
Portobello Market is divided into different sections selling second-hand items, clothing, jewellery, souvenirs and vegetables. The most sought-after area is devoted to antiques. Visitors may feel overwhelmed as there are over 1,000 booths manned by antique dealers from throughout England. It's a great fun to browse through antique cameras, watches, pottery and paintings that date back 300 years. They are sold at different prices, so it's possible to find a few good bargains. It seems that both buyers and sellers look forward to the weekends when they can meet and escape the city's fast pace at Portobello Market.
When tired from exploring the market, visitors can drop into the nearby food courts to savour an Indian curry, Italian pizza or sandwiches from Europe. It's a great pleasure to drink a cappuccino while listening to street performers. These represent the lively fun of Portobello Market, offering exciting experiences that keep people coming back.
(Adapted from ''Heritage'' - Vietnam Airlines in-flight magazin)
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Câu 30. What is the passage mainly about?
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Câu 31. According to the passage, Portobello Market has been featured in all of the following EXCEPT .
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Câu 32. The word ''they'' in paragraph 3 refers to .
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Câu 33. Visitors to the antique area may feel overwhelmed because _ .
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Câu 34. The word ''savour'' in paragraph 4 mostly means .
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42.
Cambridge University is considering axing compulsory written exams, allowing students to use laptops or iPads instead, after tutors complained that students' handwriting is becoming illegible. Academics say the move, which would bring an end to over 800 years of tradition, has come about because students rely too heavily on laptops in lectures, and are losing the ability to write by hand.
Dr. Sarah Pearsall, a senior lecturer at Cambridge University, said handwriting is becoming a ''lost art'' among the current generation of students. She added, ''It's increasingly hard for our examiners to read students' scripts. Those with illegible writing are forced to come back to their college during the summer holidays to read their answers aloud in the presence of two university administrators. It's extraordinarily commendable that the University is considering reforms to its examination practices.''
Sir Anthony Seldon, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buckingham, said it is inevitable that universities will move to computers as handwriting deteriorates in the coming years. ''We have to accept the reality. Handwriting has now become an optional, not a necessary, part of education. There simply isn't the same time in the curriculum for learning elegant, beautiful handwriting. Life is so quick now. Everybody writes as if they were a doctor writing a prescription,'' he said. ''Handwriting is not necessary for great thought, great English, or great intelligence. Some of our finest wordsmiths today write using laptops, and we have to fight to preserve what is really important, such as the use of great English or great sentence structures.''
Others, however, were not very positive about the move. Tracey Trussell, a handwriting expert, urged Cambridge to ensure that students continue to write by hand. She said, ''It's vital that people continue to write by hand. Writing by hand improves memory and equates to a higher rate of comprehension and information retention.'' There is also concern that schools could follow Cambridge's example by moving away from handwriting. Dr. Jane Medwell, Associate Professor of Education at the University of Nottingham, is concerned that scrapping handwritten exams in universities could prompt ''downward curriculum pressure'' on primary and secondary schools to follow suit.
(Adapted from http://www.telegraph.co.uk)
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Câu 35. Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
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Câu 36. According to paragraph 1, Cambridge University has a long-standing tradition of .
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Câu 37. The word ''Those'' in paragraph 2 refers to .
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Câu 38. The word "deteriorates'' in paragraph 3 mostly means .
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Câu 39. It can be inferred from what Sir Anthony Seldon said in paragraph 3 that .
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Câu 40. The word ''scrapping'' in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .
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Câu 41. As mentioned in paragraph 4, writing by hand can .
Câu 42:
Câu 42. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Câu 43:
Câu 43. My friends and I go usually to the park on the weekend.
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Câu 44. Information on the Romans can find not only in these books but also on the Internet.
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Câu 45. There are a number of updated entrances in the latest edition of the encyclopedia.
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.
Câu 46:
Câu 46. In Vietnam, football is more popular than basketball.
Câu 47:
Câu 47. ''What are you going to do after school, Anne?'' Kevin asked.
Câu 48:
Câu 48. Sally paid for her travel in advance, but it wasn’t necessary.
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.
Câu 49:
Câu 46. In Vietnam, football is more popular than basketball.
Câu 50:
Câu 47. ''What are you going to do after school, Anne?'' Kevin asked.
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Câu 48. Sally paid for her travel in advance, but it wasn’t necessary.