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ÔN THI TIẾNG ANH 12

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Lớp : ....................................

UNIT 9: DESERTS (Giảm tải)

I. Grammar:
CONNECTOR MEANINGS FORMS POSITIONS
S
Clause 1, so + clause 2
vì vậy (biểu thị
SO kết quả tác động
của vế thứ nhất) (Tom was too angry, so he left without
Liên từ này đứng
saying anything)
trước vế thứ 2 trong
nhưng (biểu thị Clause 1, but + clause 2 1 câu ghép.
ý nghĩa trái
BUT
ngược với vế thứ
(I tried my best to pass the exam, but I
nhất)
still failed)

Sentence 1. Therefore, sentence 2

vì vậy (biểu thị Clause 1; therefore, clause 2. - Liên từ này đứng
kết quả của hành đầu 1 câu, ngăn
THEREFORE
động trong câu He didn’t study hard. Therefore, he cách với vế câu đi
trước đó) failed the exam. sau bằng dấu phẩy.
He didn’t study hard; therefore, he - Ngoài ra, nó có
failed the exam. thể là từ nối giữa 2
vế câu trong 1 câu
Sentence 1. However, sentence 2 phức. Trong trường
tuy nhiên (biểu Clause 1; However, clause 2. hợp này, nó sẽ đi
thị ý nghĩa trái sau dấu chấm phẩy
HOWEVER
ngược với ý Studying E is not easy. However, it is và đứng trước dấu
nghĩa trước đó) beneficial. phẩy.
Studying E is not easy; however, it is
beneficial.
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II. Grammar exercise
1) You should keep the milk in the refrigerator_____________ it doesn’t go bad.
A. since B. so that C. because D. after
2) You should say goodbye to your brother _____________ you leave for Europe.
A. despite B. after C. since D. before
3) The class discussion was short;_____________, we gained some knowledge from it.
A. however B. moreover C. although D. therefore
4) The undergone is cheap;_____________, it’s faster than the train.
A. however B. moreover C. but D. so
5) _____________ you study harder, you won’t win the scholarship.
A. Unless B. Because C. If D. In order that
6) The countryside air is fresh,________________, it’s not polluted.
A. however B. whenever C. moreover D. beside
7) ________________ she spoke slowly, I don’t understand her.
A. Since B. Although C. If D. As
8) We will wait her ____________ he comes back.
A. while B. until C. since D. for
9) Our teacher explained the lesson slowly ______________ we might understand him.
A. and B. so that C. if not D. or
10) _____________ it rained heavily, we went to school on time.
A. Even though B. Despite C. Because D. Though not
11) Our visit to Japan was delayed___________ my wife’s illness.
A. because B. because of C. thanks to D. although
12) __________ he goes to the theatre with me, I shall go alone.
A. because of B. because C. unless D. when
13) He tries his best to work hard ______________ help her family get over the difficulties.
A. so as that B. in order that C. in order to D. so as not to
14) We moved to the front row _____________ we could hear and see better.
A. so as that B. because C. although D. so that
15) I made a mistake ____________ I was tired after the work.
A. though B. so that C. because D. if
16) Minh had a terrible headache. __________________, he still wanted to go to school.
A. Therefore B. But C. However D. Although
17) My sister will take the plane to Singapore______________ she dislikes flying.
A. because B. so that C. therefore D. though
18) My car broke down on the way.____________, when I got the airport, the plane had
taken off.
A. Because B. However C. Therefore D. Although
19) His mother was sick._________________, Jane had to stay at home to look after her.
A. But B. However C. So D. Therefore
20) They asked me to wait for them; ____________, he didn’t turn back.
A. but B. however C. so D. therefore
21) Many people still believe him very much __________ he sometimes tells lies.
A. because B. since C. although D. despite
22) They were walking on the street _________ there was an accident.
A. when B. while C. because D. so that
23) __________ the darkness in the room, we couldn’t continue our studying.
A. because of B. since C. although D. in spite of

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24) Mary tries to study as hard as possible ___________ she can get the scholarship to study
in England.
A. in order to B. so that C. because D. because of
25) She stopped at the post office ___________ she could send the letter to her parents.
A. although B. so as to C. in order that D. despite
26) He didn’t wear warm clothes __________________ the cold weather in winter.
A. because B. although C. because of D. in spite of
27) What had you done ____________ I phoned you?
A. as soon as B. by the time C. after D. while
28) Tom couldn’t get a job _____________ he couldn’t speak English well.
A. because B. although C. because of D. in spite of
29) _____________ he knew the danger of smoking, he couldn’t give it up.
A. Since B. Though C. Because of D. Despite
30) He knew the danger of smoking;______________, he couldn’t give it up.
A. therefore B. but C. however D. although
31) ____________ their poverty in their family, they live happily together everyday.
A. as B. though C. because D. despite
32) He didn’t drink beer _______________ he was really thirsty.
A. in spite of B. even though C. because D. since
33) We will go without him ____________ he comes here on time.
A. though B. unless C. Because D. If
34) Mike went to the bank ______________ he cashed his cheque.
A. therefore B. so that C. however D. although
35) The students finish the test well _________________ its difficulties yesterday.
A. therefore B. in spite of C. however D. although
36) She has driven a car _____________ she studied at the university.
A. as soon as B. by the time C. after D. since
37) We started out on the trip ______________ the weather was extremely hot.
A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although
38) We should wait for her __________ we had much time.
A. though B. unless C. because D. if
39) ____________ we had much time, we shouldn’t wait for her
A. Though B. Unless C. Because D. If
40) The food didn’t look appetizing;______________, many people liked enjoying it.
A. therefore B. so that C. however D. although
41) It was already 6p.m, ______________ we closed our office and went home.
A. therefore B. but C. however D. so
42) Ok! you can take Chemistry as your major.______________, you should remember that
it is not easy to learn.
A. Therefore B. But C. However D. Although
43) John succeeded in the exam ______________ his hard and methodical work.
A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although
44) He didn’t stop his car ___________ the traffic light turned red.
A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although
45) She didn’t join our programme _________________ she had to take a summer course at
the college.
A. so that B.because of C. because D. although
46) She wanted to go to bed early ________________ her bad tiredness.
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47) _________________ he had to take her mother to the hospital, he still attended our party
yesterday.
A. Because B. In spite of C. Because of D. Although
48) ______________ they had read these books, they went out.
A. As soon as B. Before C. After D. Since
49) The students couldn’t do the test ______________ its complicated problems.
A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. though
50) ______________ it got dark, they continued working.
A. Because B. In spite of C. Because of D. Even though

UNIT 10: ENDANGERED SPECIES

I. Vocabulary
No. New word Phonetic Meaning
description
1 insect (n) /ˈɪnsekt/
2 become extinct /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
=> extinct (a)
=> extinction (n)
3 endangered specie
=> (be) in danger
=> endangered (a) /ɪnˈdeɪndʒərd/
4 globe (n) /ɡloʊb/
=> global (adj)
5 habitat (n) /ˈhæbɪtæt/
6 destroy (v) /dɪˈstrɔɪ/
7 drain (v) /dreɪn/
=> Drainage /ˈdreɪnɪdʒ/
8 rare species
9 urbanization (n)sự đô /ˌɜːrbənəˈzeɪʃn/
thị hóa
=> urbanize (v) /ˈɜːrbən/
hóa
=> urban (a)
10 construct ( v ) /kənˈstrʌkt/
=> construction (n)
11 worldwide ( adj) /ˈwɜːrldwaɪd/
12 toxic chemical
13 contaminate (v) /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/
=> contamination (n) /kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃn/
14 on the verge of
=> (be) driven to the
verge of
15 lead to
16 lose (v) /luːz/
=> loss (n)
17 biodiversity (n) /ˌbaɪoʊdaɪ
ˈvɜːrsəti/
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18 benefit from /‘benifit/
19 conserve (v) = /kənˈsɜːrv/
preserve (v)
20 conservation (n) = /ˌkɑːnsərˈveɪʃn/
preservation (n)
21 vulnerable (adj) ['vʌlnərəbl]
22 be aware of (a)
=> awareness (n) /əˈwernəs/
23 protect s.th / s.o from
24 a wide range of
25 survive (v) – survival /sərˈvaɪv/
(n)
26 panda (n) /ˈpændə/
27 legal (a) # illegal (a) /ˈliːɡl/
28 biodiversity /ˌbaɪoʊdaɪ
ˈvɜːrsəti/
29 overhunting
30 deforestation (n) [di,fɔris'tei∫n]
31 enact (v) /ɪˈnækt/

II. Vocabulary exercise:

1. Birds aren’t all the same. There are many different _____.
A. categories B. species C. animals D. plants
2. The rhinoceros will become ___ if people continue to hurt them.
A. extinct B. instinct C. distinct D. extinction
3. Thousands of species of animals and plants are ____ and the number decreases each year.
A. danger B. dangerous C. endanger D. endangered
4. If one species becomes extinct, the whole chain will be ___ seriously.
A. disappeared B. killed C. damaged D. threatened
5. We depend on species diversity to provide food, clean air, and water.
A. popularity B. existence C. development D. variety
6. More than a billion people all over the world are under the threat of desert____.
A. increase B. expansion C. extension D. development
7. Biologists have introduced a global list of endangered and vulnerable animal species.
A. rare and specious B. small but invaluable C. weak and easily hurt D. strong and
unusual
8. The government have passed laws to protect wildlife from commercial trade.
A. enabled B. enforced C. enacted D. ensured
9. The government is now trying to protect gorilla to ensure their ____.
A. life B. existence C. survival D. growth
10. Everyone is worried about the ___ of the rainforests.
A. destruction B. protection C. species D. extinction
11. Without ___ all the resources necessary for life would be damaged, wasted or destroyed.
A. conversation B. biodiversity C. extinction D. destruction
12. Many people are interested in watching ___.
A. wildlife B. wilds C. wilderness D. wildly
13. This species has nearly died out because its ___ is being destroyed.

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A. environment B. habitat C. land D. forest
14. The primary causes of species extinction are habitat destruction, commercial ___, and
pollution.
A. exploit B. exploiting C. exploitation D. exploitative
15. Toxic chemicals in the air and land have also driven many species to the ___ of extinction.
A. border B. limit C. verge D. edge
16. It is ___ to cross the sea in a small boat.
A. danger B. endanger C. dangerous D. endangered
17. Do you think plants and animals, however small or oversized, all contribute to the ____?
A. conversation B. extinction C. destruction D. biodiversity
18. Many African and Asian nations have set aside land called ___ to protect the habitats of
elephants and other wild animals.
A. reserves B. species C. wildlife D. forest
19. Over 120 ___ of birds have been recorded in this national park.
A. species B. diversity C. animals D. individuals
20. The mountain gorilla is on the verge of ___.
A. extinct B. extraction C. extinguish D. extinction
III. Grammar:
Model
Verb Chức năng Ví dụ Chú ý
s
Diễn tả khả năng hiện
- Can và Could còn được dùng
tại hoặc tương lai là You can speak
trong câu hỏi đề nghị, xin phép, yêu
Can một người có thể làm Spainish.
cầu.
được gì, hoặc một sự It can rain.
Ví dụ: - Could you please wait a
việc có thể xảy ra
moment?
Could
My brother could Can I ask you a question?
(quá khứ Diễn tả khả năng xảy
speak English when he -Có thể dùng “be able to” thay cho
của ra trong quá khứ
was five. “can hoặc could”
“Can”)
Diễn đạt sự cần thiết,
You must get up earily
bắt buộc ở hiện tại
in the morning.
hoặc tương lai
You must be hungry
Must Đưa ra lời khuyên Mustn’t – chỉ sự cấm đoán
after work hard.
hoặc suy luận mang
You must be here
tính chắc chắn, yêu
before 8 a.m
cầu được nhấn mạnh
Diễn tả sự cần thiết
I have to stop
phải làm gì nhưng là Don’t have to= Don’t need to (chỉ
Have to smoking. My doctor
do khách quan (nội sự không cần thiết)
said that.
quy, quy định…)
Diễn tả điều gì có thể - May và might dùng để xin phép.
May May I call her?
xảy ra ở hiện tại Nhưng might ít được dùng trong
Might Diễn tả điều gì có thể She might not be his văn nói, chủ yếu trong câu gián
(quá khứ xảy ra ở quá khứ house. tiếp:
của May I turn on TV?
“May”) I wonder if he might go there alone.
- Might được dùng không phải là
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Where is John? I don’t know. He

Diễn đạt, dự đoán sự
Tomorrow will be
việc xảy ra trong
sunny.
Will tương lai
Did you buy sugar? Dùng Will hay Would trong câu đề
Đưa ra một quyết định
Oh, sorry. I’ll go now. nghị, yêu cầu, lời mời
tại thời điểm nói
Will you have a cup of coffee?
Diễn tả một giả định
She was a child. She Would you like a cake?
xảy ra hoặc dự đoán
Would would be upset when
sự việc có thể xảy ra
hear this bad news.
trong quá khứ
Dùng để xin ý kiến,lời
Where shall we eat
Shall khuyên. “Will” được
tonight?
sử dụng nhiều hơn
You should send this
Chỉ sự bắt buộc hay
report by
bổn phận nhưng ở
8th September.
mức độ nhẹ hơn
You should call her.
Should “Must”
She worked hard, she
Đưa ra lời khuyên, ý
should get the best
kiến
result.
Dùng để suy đoán
Chỉ sự bắt buộc. Mạnh You ought not to eat
Ought to hơn “Should” nhưng candy at night.
chưa bằng “Must”
Needn't have and didn't need to
Có 1 sự khác biệt nhỏ giữa 2 cách
dùng này. Hãy so sánh nhé:
I needn't have arrived at seven. -
Tôi đáng nhẽ không cần phải tới lúc
7h, nhưng tôi đã làm.
( I arrived at seven, but it wasn't
necessary )
You needn’t go yet,
(1)necessity (negative I didn't need to arrive at seven. -
Need need you?
& interrogative Trước đó tôi đã biết mình không
phải tới lúc 7h.
( we don't know when I arrived -
maybe seven or later )
Nhưng thông thường trong văn nói,
người ta thường dùng didn't need
to trong cả 2 trường hợp.
In a speech, have is often
contracted in the forms in this unit.

Chỉ một khả năng ở quá khứ song người nói không dám chắc.
Ví dụ: It might have rained last night, but I’m not sure.
(Có lẽ đêm qua trời mưa)
The cause of death could have been bacteria.
(Nguyên nhân của cái chết có lẽ là do vi trùng)

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John might have gone to the movies yesterday.
(Có lẽ John đã tới rạp chiếu bóng ngày hôm qua)

Could + have +P2 (có lẽ đã có thể - nhưng thực tế thì không)

Ví dụ:We could have solved this problem at that time (But we couldn’t in fact)
(Lẽ ra lúc đó chúng tôi đã có thể giải quyết được vấn đề này.)

SHOULD + HAVE + P2 (lẽ ra phải, lẽ ra nên - nhưng thực tế

thì không)
Thành ngữ này tương đương với Was / were / Supposed to.

MUST HAVE P2 - Hẳn là đã

(Chỉ sự suy luận logic dựa trên những hiện tượng có thật trong
quá khứ)

Ví dụ:Paul did so well in his speech today that he could have rehearsed it many times this past
week.
(Hôm nay Paul đã có lời phát biểu rất hay, hẳn là tuần qua nó đã diễn tập rất nhiều lần ).

MIGHT HAVE BEEN VERB+ ING - có lẽ lúc ấy đang

(Chỉ sự suy luận logic dựa trên những hiện tượng có thật trong
quá khứ)

Ví dụ: I didn’t hear the telephone ring, I might have been sleeping at that time.
I didn’t watch that scene on television, I might have been paying attention to the argument.

MUST HAVE BEEN VERB+ ING - chắc hẳn lúc ấy đang

(Chỉ sự suy luận logic dựa trên những hiện tượng có thật trong
quá khứ)
Ví dụ: I didn’t hear you knock, I must have been sleeping at that time.
I didn’t see him this morning, he must have been working in the office.
II. Grammar exercise:
1. She ___ be ill. I have just seen her playing basketball in the schoolyard.
A. needn't B. shouldn't C. mustn't D. can't
2. Hiking the trail to the peak _____ be dangerous if you are not well prepared for dramatic
weather changes. You _____ research the route a little more before you attempt the ascent.
A. might / can B. may / mustn't C. can / should D. must / needn't
3. Peter has been working for 10 hours. He _______ be very tired now.
A. needn't B. must C. has to D. should
4. He is unreliable. What he says _______ be believed.
A. cannot B. must not C. may not D. might not
5. I _______ find my own way there. You _______ wait for me.
A. should / can't B. have to / must C. can / needn't D. might / mustn't
6. I was reading the book last night before I went to bed. I never took it out of this room. It ____
be lying around here somewhere. Where ___ it be?
A. might / needn't B. can / should C. shouldn't / may D. must / can
7. When you have a small child in the house, you _______ leave small objects lying around.
Such objects _______ be swallowed, causing serious injury or even death.

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A. should / must B. should not / might C. needn't / may D. mustn't / can't
8. Jenny's engagement ring was precious! It _______ have cost a fortune.
A. must B. should C. can D. needn't
9. You _____ take your umbrella along with you today. It ______rain later on this afternoon.
A. ought to / mustn't B. needn't / will C. will / must D. should /
might
10. I _____be at the meeting by 10:00. I will probably _____ take a taxi if I want to be on time.
A. must/ have to B. may / must C. should / needn't D. mustn't /
shouldn't
11. You ____ forget to pay the rent tomorrow. The landlord is very strict about paying on time.
A. needn't B. mustn't C. do not have to D. may not
12. I am not deaf. You _______ shout.
A. must B. mustn't C. need D. needn’t
13. _______ I borrow your lighter for a minute? - Sure, no problem. Actually, you _______ keep
it if you want to.
A. May / can B. Must / might C. Will / should D. Might /
needn’t
14. I do not mind at all. You _______ apologize.
A. shouldn't B. needn't C. mustn't D. oughtn't to
15. Ted's flight from Amsterdam took more than 11 hours. He _______ exhausted after such a
long flight now.
A. must be B. must be being C. must have been D. should have
been
16. The lamp _______ be broken. Maybe the light bulb just burned out.
A. should not B. might not C. must not D. will not
17. It is a top-secret. You _______ tell anyone about it.
A. mustn't B. needn't C. mightn't D. won't
18. We have plenty of time for doing the work. We _______ be hurried.
A. needn't B. shouldn't C. mustn't D. mayn't
19. Frank's wallet is lying on the coffee table. He _______ it here last night.
A. must have left B. should have left C. must be leaving D. needn't leave
20. John failed again. He _______ harder.
A. must have tried B. should have tried C. can tried D. may have tried
21. The television isn't working. It _______ during the move.
A. should have been damaged B. needn't be damaged
C. must have been damaged D. ought not be damaged
22. She spoke in a low voice, but I _______ what she was saying
A. can understand B. could understand C. were able understand D. could have
understood
23. Robert arrived without his books. He ________ it.
A. could have lost B. would have lost C. should have lost D. will have lost
24. “ where do you think Roony is today?”. “ I have no idea. He _____ late.”
A. should have left B. would sleep
C. would have sleep D. may have sleep
25. The photos are black. The X-ray at the airport ______ them
A. should have damage B. would have damage
C. would damage D. must have damage
26. The children _________ “thank you” to you when you gave them their gifts
A. will have said B. should have said
C. must say D. should say

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27. Jean did very badly on the exam. She _________ harder.
A. must have studied B. could have studied C. should have studied D. must studied
28. These two boys are identical. They _________ twins.
A. must have been B. should be
C. must be D. should have been
29. Had we known your new address, we _________ to see you.
A. came B. will come C. would have come D. would come
30. My car stopped on the high way. It ______ out of gas.
A. may run B. must be C. may have run D. should have
run
31. You have been reading for four hours. This book ___ be very interesting.
A. can B. might C. must D. should
32. Don’t phone Ann now. She ___ be having lunch.
A. might B. can C. must D. has to
33. This road is very narrow. It ___to be widened.
A. might B. needs C. mustn’t D. may
34. My mother permitted me to go out at night. She said, “You ___ go out tonight.”
A. may B. have to C. must D. ought to
35. He advised me to take an English course. I ___ it early.
A. should have taken B. should take C. will have taken D. may take
36. You ___ ring the bell; I have a key.
A. mustn’t B. needn’t C. couldn’t D. shouldn’t
37. The line is busy; someone ___ the telephone now.
A. must be using B. must have used C. must use D. must have
been using
38. “Are you still going to Florida for vacation?” “Yes, but I really ___because I don’t have much
money.”
A. shouldn’t B. can’t C. mustn’t D. won’t
39. “Did Peter go downtown by car or by train?” “He ___by train because his car was in the
mechanics.”
A. must go B. has to go C. had gone D. must have gone
40. “Have you seen Kate?” “No, but she ___ be at her desk.”
A. may B. ought C. would D. can
41. “Can I borrow twenty dollars?” “No, you know I ___ lend you money anymore.”
A. might not B. shouldn’t have C. won’t D. not going to
42. ___ you remember what you were doing at this time yesterday?
A. Can B. Must C. May D. Should
43. I ___ understand this letter. Will you translate it for me?
A. mustn’t B. may not C. can’t D. shouldn’t
44. Daisy s parents don t let her go to the late-night disco. She ___ be at home at 9 o’clock in the
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evening.
A. must B. may C. can D. has to
45. ___ you give me some advice about the language course?
A. Have B. Should C. May D. Could
46. Why didn’t you give me a call yesterday? We ___ discuss everything together.
A. can B. may C. must D. could
47. Yesterday I ___ finish work because I was very tired.
A. could B. can’t C. couldn’t D. mustn’t
48. Sit down, please. ___ a cup of tea?
A. Do you like B. Do you like to drink C. Would you like D. Will you like

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49. Sorry, I ___ stay any longer. I really must go home.
A. mustn’t B. can not C. couldn’t D. may not
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50. “It ___rain this evening. Why don t you take an umbrella?”
“That’s a good idea. May I borrow yours?”
A. had better B. could be C. must D. might

UNIT 11: BOOKS

I. Vocabulary
No. New word Phonetic Meaning
description
1 swallow (v) ['swɔlou]
2 chew (v) /t∫u:/
3 taste (v) /teist/
4 digest (v) /dai‘dƷest/
5 dip into
6 in a word = in brief = in sum
7 (be) on holiday
8 belong to
9 advice (n) /ədˈvaɪs/
=> advise (v)
10 hard-to-put-down
11 hard-to-pick-up-again
12 pleasure (n) /‘pleƷə/
=> please (v) /pli:z/
=> pleased (adj)
13 science fiction
14 romance (n) /rəυ‘mæns/
=> romantic (adj)
15 wilderness (n) /‘wildənəs/
16 personality (n) /ˌpɜːrsə
ˈnæləti/
17 On the subject of reading
18 Than ever before
19 A wonderful source of

II. Vocabulary exercise:

1. Reviewers often ___ books as “hard to put down” or “hard to pick up again”.
A. describe B. illustrate C. classify D. choose
2. Have you got any books on business methods or any similar ___?
A. subject B. content C. author D. matter
3. How are the books in this library___?
A. divided B. named C. gathered D. classified
4. Robert’s new book will be ___ in August.
A. typed B. published C. broadcast D. announced
5. I’m reading Stephen King’s novel. It’s really exciting and I couldn’t ___.

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A. get it off B. put it down C. take it on D. look it up
6. Children tend to read ___ books that tell stories through pictures.
A. novel B. fiction C. science D. comic
7. What kind of readers would you ___ this book?
A. advise B. introduce C. recommend D. persuade
8. Watching videos is becoming a popular form of ___.
A. entertain B. entertainment C. entertainer D. entertaining
9. After talking to Mary for ten minutes, George paused, waiting for her to ___the information.
A. taste B. chew C. swallow D. digest
10. Mr. Johnson was so busy that he only had enough time to ___ the report before he attended
the meeting.
A. dip into B. review C. go over D. pick up
11. The book ___ me of the days I was in the army.
A. remembers B. reminds C. recalls D. recollects
12. Most novels are divided into several___.
A. chapters B. units C. sections D. passages
13. Cambridge University Press is the ___ of the book you are reading.
A. author B. editor C. printer D. publisher
14. Ernest Hemingway is one of my ___ American writers.
A. best B. favorite C. ideal D. most popular
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15. I d like to ___ that book when you ve read it.
A. borrow B. hire C. lend D. loan
16. The plot of the novel was exciting, but I didn’t find the ___ very interesting.
A. characters B. figures C. people D. persons
17. The dictionary is too expensive for me. I can’t ___ it.
A. spend B. cost C. afford D. pay
18. ___ books tell stories from the author’s imagination.
A. Fiction B. Picture C. Coloured D. Long
19. If you can’t find what you are looking for in the book, use the ___.
A. index B. list C. preface D. directory
20. He’s a ___ boy. He knows everything from books never gives any logical and practical
solutions.
A. bookworm B. bookish C. bookbinder D. book-keeper

III. Grammar
* Present / Future Modals:
Active Passive
will / will not (won’t) will / will not (won’t)
can / can not (can’t) can / can not (can’t)
may / may not may / may not
might / might not might / might not
should / should not (shouldn’t) should / should not (shouldn’t)
ought to + V1 ought to + be + V3
must / must not (mustn’t) V-ed
need / need not (needn’t) must / must not (mustn’t)
could / could not (couldn’t) need / need not (needn’t)
would / would not (wouldn’t) could / could not (couldn’t)
have / has to would / would not (wouldn’t)
have / has to
Ex: Mary will invite Tom to the party. Tom will be invited to the party by Mary.

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Thuy can’t cook this dish. This dish can’t be cooked by Thuy.
* Past Modals :
Modal + have been + V3 / V-ed

Active Passive
will / will not will / will not
can / can not can / can not
may / may not may / may not
might / might not might / might not
should / should not should / should not
ought to have + V3/V-ed ought to have been + V3 / V-ed
must / must not must / must not
need / nedd not need / nedd not
could / could not could / could not
would / would not would / would not
have / has to have / has to
Ex: The secretary should have typed this report yesterday.
This report should have been typed by the secretary yesterday.
II. Grammar exercise:
I/ Choose the best answer: active or passive
1. Jack has a right to know. He ...................the news immediately. If you don't do it, I will.
A. ought to tell B. ought to be told C. may tell D. may be told
2. What I told Bill was a secret. He ..............it to you.
A. shouldn't have repeated B. shouldn't repeat (lặp lại)
C. shouldn't be repeat D. shouldn't have been repeated
3. A package ...............carefully before it is mailed.
A. has to be wrapped B. has to wrap (gói) C. had to be wrapped D. had to wrap
4. I don't know why Jessica wasn't at the meeting. She .................about it.
A. must forget B. must be forgotten
C. must have been forgotten D. must have forgotten
5. The games are open to anyone who wants to join in. Everyone .................
A. can be participated B. could be partipated
C. can participate D. could participate
6. This burnt out light bulb (bóng đèn cháy) .................days ago. Could you do it for me?
A. might be replaced B. might have been replaced
C. should have been replaced D. should be replaced
7. You'd better not drink that river water. It ................
A. could be polluted B. could pollute C. can be polluted D. can pollute
8. I think everyone .............this paperback (sách bìa mềm) on the economic crisis. It contains
information that everyone should have.
A. should be read B. should read
C. should have been read D. should have read
9. Your passport ................... It is invalid (vô hiệu lực) without your signature (chữ ký).
A. is supposed to sign (ký tên) B. is supposed to be signed
C. was supposed to sign D. was supposed to be signed
10. A bald eagle (đại bàng đầu trắng) ................from the other large birds by its white head and
white tail.
A. can distinguish (phân biệt) B. can be distinguished
C. could distinguish D. could be distinguished
11. When you are on duty (đang trực), your uniform (đồng phục) .................at all times (luôn)
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A. must be worn B. must wear
C. must have worn D. must have been worn
II/ Change into passive:
1. You can't wash this dress.
→.................................................................................................................
2. You should open the wine about 3 hours before you use it.
→.................................................................................................................
3. Members may keep books for 3 weeks.
→.................................................................................................................
4. Passengers shouldn't throw away their tickets as inspectors (thanh tra) may check them during
the journey.
→.................................................................................................................
5. We shall have to tow (lai dắt) the car to the garage.
→.................................................................................................................
6. Visitors must leave umbrellas (dù, ô) and sticks (gậy) in the cloakroom (phòng treo áo khoác).
→.................................................................................................................
7. You should have taken those books back to the library.
→.................................................................................................................
8. We cannot exchange articles (món hàng) which customers have bought during the sale.
→.................................................................................................................
9. You mustn't move this man; he's too ill.
→.................................................................................................................
10. When they have widened this street, the roar of the traffic will keep residents (cư dân) awake
(thức) all night.
→.................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................
11. You will have to pull down (phá) this skyscraper (nhà chọc trời) as you have not complied
with (tuân thủ) the town planning regulations (những quy định quy hoạch của thành phố).
→.................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................
12.They ought to have reported the accident to the police.
→.................................................................................................................
13. You must dry-clean it.
→.................................................................................................................
14. After that they must return them.
→.................................................................................................................
15. You'll have to leave him here.
→.................................................................................................................

UNIT 9, 10, 11
I. Choose the words with the different pronunciation of the underlined part.
1. A. dune B. tune C. future D. until
2. A. desert B. insert C. teacher D. certain
3. A. slow B. down C. show D. swallow
4. A. hide B. ivory C. decline D. continent
5. A. remained B. explored C. separated D. traveled
II. Choose the word which is stressed differently form the rest.
1. A. species B. destroy C. extinct D. reduce
2. A. comprise B. sandy C. circle D. northern
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4. A. survive B. distinct C. wildlife D. support
5. A. serious B. extinction C. endangered D. performance
III. Choose the best answer:
1. A _________ is a landscape or region that receives very little precipitation.
A. dune B. desert C. sandy area D. shrub land
2. A(n) ________ is a book that someone writes about their own life.
A. biography B. autobiography C. romance D. historical novel
3. Deserts take ________ one-third of the Earth’s land surface.
A. over B. on C. up D. after
4. After three hours of climbing, we finally reached the ________ of the mountain.
A. crest B. steep C. corridor D. foot
5. ________ books are ones in which the story is told or illustrated with pictures.
A. Comic B. Thriller C. Romance D. Science
6. A novel is usually divided into several _______.
A. sections B. units C. chapters D. passage
7. Dry salt lakes _________ 70 kilometers long and 15 kilometers wide lie between long dunes.
A. to B. with C. of D. up to
8. The thriller was so exciting that I couldn’t ________.
A. let it down B. look it up C. pick it up D. put it down
9. It is found that endangered species are often concentrated in areas that are poor and densely
populated, such as much of Asia and Africa.
A. disappeared B. increased C. threatened D. reduced
10. _________ air and water are the resources of illness in many big cities nowadays.
A. Clean B. Polluted C. Contaminated D. B&C
11. The film was boring ________ I left in the middle.
A. but B. so C. however D. or
12. Parents ________ find that they cannot understand the way their children are now being
taught.
A. may B. have to C. might D. A&C
13. You could fly to Athens; ________, it’s not the only way.
A. however B. so C. therefore D. but
14. We can’t go out tonight _________ we haven’t got any money.
A. although B. because C. therefore D. but
15. The African elephant ________ become extinct.
A. may B. must C. mustn’t D. needn’t
16. You_______ go on the beach when the tide's coming in. It's very dangerous.
A. must B. have to C. needn't D. mustn't
17. George has good knowledge of vocabulary. __________, he pronounces well.
A. Although B. However C. Besides D. But
18. I can't find my purse anywhere; I _______ it at the office.
A. must leave B. must have left
C. must be leave D. must have been leaving
19. Passengers _______ smoke until the signs have been switched off.
A. mustn't B. can't C. needn't D. mightn't
20. You _________ do all the exercises. Ten sentences will be enough.
A. mustn't B. can't C. needn't D. mightn't
21. There is still much to discuss. We shall, ________, return to this item at our next meeting.
A. however B. so C. therefore D. but
22. Cars have become much more complicated. _______, mechanics need more training than in
the past.
A. however B. so C. therefore D. but
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23. _______ the film was very interesting, I left in the middle.
A. But B. Although C. However D. Or
24. Governments have ________ laws to protect wildlife from over hunting.
A. enacted B. enforced C. required D. prohibited
25. Many plant and animal species are in danger of _________.
A. extinct B. extinction C. extinctive D. extincting
26. The Simpson Desert was named ________ the President of the South Australian Branch of
the Royal Geographical Society of Australia.
A. to B. as C. after D. in
27. These beautiful dresses _________ by my mother.
A. can make B. can be make C. can made D. can be made
28. I don’t ________ take the exam again.
A. need to B. have to C. need D. A&B
29. Deforestation is destroying large areas of tropical rain forest.
A. changing B. raising C. becoming D. damaging
30. Toxic chemicals from factories are for one of the serious factors that leads wildlife to the
_________ of extinction.
A. wall B. fence C. verge D. bridge
31. It’s a school rule, all the pupils _________ wear a uniform.
A. have to B. might C. must D. need
32. Before eating, _________ thoroughly with soap and clear water.
A. you should wash your hands B. your hands should be washing
C. you need washing your hand D. your hands need washed
33. The fire _________ by lightning.
A. must cause B. must be causing
C. must have caused D. must have been caused
34. According to present law, the authorities can be give poachers a severe ________.
A. punish B. punishable C. punishment D. punishing
35. In 1989, a ban was given on all international trade in ivory.
A. action B. contamination C. destruction D. prohibition
36. People have hunted animals ________ food, hides, and ivory.
A. on B. for C. in D. with
37. John was not here yesterday. Perhaps he was ill.
A. John needn’t be here yesterday because he was ill
B. Because of his illness, John should have been here yesterday
C. John might have been ill yesterday, so he was not here.
D. John must have been ill yesterday, so he was not here.
38. This book is not really ________. It is a waste of money buying it.
A. inform B. information C. informative D. informatively
39. Sometimes it is ________ to find suitable books for our children.
A. difficult B. difficulty C. difficultly D. difficulties
40. ________ is the protection of environment and natural resources.
A. Survival B. Commerce C. Conservation D. Extinction
41. Chemical wastes from factories are _________ that cause serious damage to species habitats.
A. pollutes B. pollutants C. pollutions D. polluters
42. Although we are aware _________ the importance of environment, we still overexploit it
A. from B. on C. for D. of
43. A ________ is the story of a person’s life written by somebody else.
A. romance B. fiction C. biography D. science
44. It was such a great book that I couldn’t put it _________.

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A. on B. off C. out D. down
45. Over 15,500 species (8,300 plant species and 7,200 animal species) are now considered
________ risk ________ extinction.
A. at/ of B. on/ in C. for/ with D. in/ at
46. Biologists have introduced a global list of endangered and vulnerable animal species.
A. rare and precious B. small but invaluable
C. weak and easily hurt D. strong and unusual
47. My sister was used to reading a novella before bedtime as she was young.
A. a romance book B. a funny story C. a long story D. a short novel

UNIT 12: WATER SPORTS

I. Vocabulary
No. New word Phonetic Meaning
description
1 water polo (n)
2 vertical post (n)
3 crossbar (n) /ˈk/net/ rɔːsbɑːr/
4 net (n)
5 goalie = goalkeeper /ˈɡoʊlkiːpər/
6 advance (v) /ədˈvæns/
7 sprint (v) /sprɪnt/
8 defend (v) /dɪˈfend/
=> defense (n)
=> defensive (adj, n) /dɪˈfensɪv/
9 interfere (v) = intervene (v) /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
10 (be) allowed + to-inf
11 opponent (n) /ə’pəunənt/
12 movement (n) /ˈmuːvmənt/
13 major (adj) # minor (adj) /ˈmeɪdʒər/
14 foul /faul/ (n) /faʊl/
15 penalize (v) /‘pi:nəlaiz/
=> penalty (n) /‘penəlti/
16 eject (v) /Ι‘dƷekt/
17 punch (v) /pʌntʃ/
18 quarter (n) /ˈkwɔːrtər/
19 tie (n) /taɪ/
20 referee (n) /refə‘ri:/
21 decide (v) /dɪˈsaɪd/
=> decision (n)
22 scuba-diving (n)
23 windsurfing (n) /ˈwɪndsɜːrfɪŋ/
24 rowing (n) /ˈroʊɪŋ/
25 synchronized swimming
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26 commit the fouls/ commit
the crime
27 make a decision on

II. Vocabulary exercise:

1. Runners from eight different countries will be competing in the next ___.
A. race B. place C. record D. course
2. It is common knowledge that sportsmen ___ themselves in good form by regular swimming.
A. put B. make C. take D. keep
3. Synchronized swimming is a sport in which groups of swimmers ___ in patterns in the water to
music.
A. go B. move C. dive D. jump
4. Windsurfing is a common term for two similar ___ sports: sail-surfing and sailboarding.
A. water B. wind C. sail D. board
5. Volleyball, basketball, football are ___ games.
A. team B. group C. crowd D. class
6. Rowing is the sport or activity of traveling in a boat by using ___.
A. air tanks B. sails C. boards D. oars
7. Unlike football, a water polo game is ___ into quarters.
A. divided B. separated C. cut D. played
8. In 1918, Smith ___ the record for the world’s longest flight by flying 2,350 miles from Cairo to
Calcutta.
A. smashed B. split C. cracked D. broke
9. One of the four periods of time in which a game of American football is divided is known as a
___.
A. part B. half C. quarter D. stage
10. The ___ is the official who controls the game in some sports.
A. player B. captain C. referee D. defender
11. In water polo, holding balls with two hands and punching ball are ___.
A. errors B. fouls C. faults D. mistakes
12. A kick taken as a penalty in the game of football is called a penalty kick or ___ kick.
A. punishment B. foul C. opposition D. spot
13. Any players who commit 5 personal fouls will be ___.
A. rejected B. ejected C. sacked D. dismissed
14. In water polo, the ball can be ___ by passing with one hand.
A. advanced B. forwarded C. thrown D. kicked
15. No player except the ___ can hold the ball with two hands.
A. goalie B. referee C. defensive player D. striker
16. Katherine Curtis developed the ___ for the competition of synchronized swimming.
A. regulations B. formula C. laws D. principles
17. The whole audience objected to their foul play during the football match.
A. clumsy B. dependent C. imperfect D. unfair
18. The match ended in a ___.
A. foul B. tie C. range D. penalty
19. William won first ___ in the tennis competition.
A. medal B. prize C. reward D. position
20. If you ___ the goalie, there are seven players in a team.
A. gather B. conclude C. collect D. include

III. Grammar

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A. COMPARATIVE :
1- Tính từ ngắn : ( Short adjectives )
Ex1: Today is hotter than yesterday.
Ex2: He runs faster than I do.
- So sánh hơn nhiều ‘much’ hoặc ‘far’.
Ex3: Today is much hotter than yesterday.
S + V + ( much / far ) + Adj / Adv + er + than
- Hầu hết là tính từ có một âm tiết hoặc tính từ dài có hai âm tiết tận cùng là : “ y, er, ow,
ple, tle ”.Cấu trúc sử dụng là:

Ex : - Happy ---- > happier - Simple ---- > simpler

- Gentle ---- > gentler - Easy ---- > Easier
- Clever ---- > cleverer
 Note: : + Đối với tính từ ngắn có một phụ âm tận cùng (trừ w,x,z) và trước đó là một
nguyên âm, ta phải gấp đôi phụ âm cuối rồi thêm “ er ”
Ex: - big - bigger; - red - redder , - hot - hotter
- fat - fatter , - sad - sadder, - thin-thinner
2- Tính từ dài : ( long adjectives )
Ex1 : The test A is more difficult than the test B
Ex2 : He speaks English more fluently than I do.
1. S + tobe ( is /am / are ) + more + Adj(dài) + than ...

2. S + V(thường) + more + Adv + than .......

 Note: - So sánh kém hơn

Ex1: My TV is less beautiful than yours.
Ex2: He drives less carefully than I think.
B. SUPERLATIVE :
1- Tính từ ngắn : ( Short adjectives ).

Ex1: This is the cleanest room in the house

S + V + the + Adj / Adv + est + N

2- Tính từ dài ( long adjectives )

Ex2: First class is the most expensive way to travel
S + V + the + most + Adj / Adv + N

 Note: - So sánh kém nhất:

Ex3: Those shoes are the least expensive of all.
Một số adj / adv bất qui tắc:

- good/ well better the best

- bad/ badly worse the worst
- many/ much more the most
- little less the least
- far farther the farthest (về khoảng cách)
further the furthest (về thời gian)
- near nearer the nearest (về khoảng cách)
the next (về thứ tự)
- late later the latest (về thời gian)
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the last (về thứ tự)
- old older the oldest (về tuổi tác)
elder the eldest( về cấp bậc)

C. SO SÁNH BẰNG : (SIMILARITY)

Ex1: He is as tall as his father
Ex2: His car runs as fast as a race car.
Ex3: John sings as well as his sister.
1. S + tobe ( is /am / are ) + as + Adj + as ...

2. S + V(thường) + as + Adv + as .......

 Note: - Nếu là câu phủ định, as thứ nhất có thể thay bằng so.
Ex1: He is not so tall as his father.
- Khi so sánh bằng danh từ, sử dụng cấu trúc sau:
Ex2: My house is as high as his.
=> My house is the same height as his.

S + V + the + same + N + as + N

IV. Grammar exercise:

1. My English this term is ............. than that of last year.
A. good B. gooder C. better D. best
2. Her math result is .............. than her English result.
A. bad B. badly C. worse D. well
3. Detective books are..................... than science fiction ones.
A. more interesting B. interestingly C. interesting D. interesting
4. Lan is ................... than her sister.
A. lazy B. lazily C. lazier D. lazilier
5. He feels ........... than last year because his study results are .....................
A. happy/ good B. happier/gooder C. more happy/more good D. happier/better
6. He is ............. at maths than at any other subjects.
A. better B. more good C. goodlier D. gooder
7. Phuong can speak English ........... than Minh.
A. more fluent B. fluently C. fluent D. more fluently
8. Her voice is ................. than her sister’s.
A. beautiful B. more beautiful C. beautifully D. more beautifully
9. Her literature result is much ................... than it was last year.
A. good B. well C. more well D. better
10. Cinderella danced ............... than any other girls at the ball.
A. more graceful B. gracefuler C. gracefully D. more gracefully
11. Chemistry is ................. than physics.
A. easy B. easily C. easier D. more easily
12. Rabbits run.................. than tortoises.
A. fast B. fastly C. fastlier D. faster
13. Nam is bad at art but Minh is even ..........................
A. badder B. bad C. worse D. worser
14. Lan is her.................... sister.
A. old B. elderly C. elder D. oldly
15. She can pronounce English words ............. than she could last term.

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A. correctlier B. more correct C. more correctly D. correcter
16. The country is .............. than the city.
A. quieter B. more quiet C. more quietly D. quietlier
17. In this class, the students are talking ............... than the teacher.
A. loudly B. more loud C. loudlier D. louder.
18. We shouldn’t be..................... on any subjects.
A. lazy B. lazier C. lazily D. lazilier
19. I can learn a subject ............... if I like it and ............ if I don’t like it.
A. good/ bad B. better/ worse C. better/ badlier D. gooder/worse
20. I will take these shoes. What’s the .................?
A. price B. fare C. cost D. fee
21. My Dinh is the national ................. of Viet Nam.
A. city B. theatre C. stadium D. cinema
22. She is the most ................. girl in our class.
A. intelligent B. intelligentest C. tall D. tallest
23. That T-shirt is the ............... we have in stock.
A. big B.bigger C. small D. smallest
24. I think Smatcafe is ............... than other kinds of coffee.
A. best B. better C. badder D. worst
25. This hat is the .................. of all.
A. expensivest B. more expensive C. cheapest D. cheaper
26. Of all the stories I have, this is the most .............. one.
A. better B. best C.interesting D. interestingest
27. That is the most ................ bed in the shop.
A. wide B. widest C. comfortable D. comfortables
28. Food becomes the .............. during the time of the flood.
A. more scarcer B. most scarce C. scarcest D. scarce
29. Have you got any ................... shirt?
A. cheapest B. cheaper C. expensiver D. expensivest
30. The shop faces its most ............. time of the year when sales have fallen by half.
A. difficult B. difficultest C. easy D. easiest
31. Lan is the most ................ student in my class.
A. hard-work B. hard-working C. good D. best
32. The blue shirt is as ............... as the red one.
A. long B. longer C. more long D. longest
33. Mai dances as ................. as Lan.
A. gracefully B. gracefuly C. graceful D. graceless
34. This book is the ..................... of all
A. bored B.boring C. more boring D. most boring
35. Mary speaks English very ......................
A. fluent B. fluently C. more fluently D. most fluently
36. Tom runs faster than John and David runs the ............ in the group.
A. fast B. most fast C. fastest C. most fastly
37. She has ........... books than I do.
A. least B. fewer C. more few D. fewest
38. I work as ................. as you do.
A. hard b .hardly C. harder D. more hard
39. She looks ........... than me.
A. thinner B. thin C. thinnest D. thinly
40. He is one of the .............. men in the world.

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A. rich B. richer C. richest D. more rich.
41. A train is not so .............. as a bus.
A. quick B. quicker C. quickest D. more quick
42. The economic conditions today are .............. they were in the past.
A. much more good B. much better than
C. much better D. the best than
43. Peter is the ............. student in my class.
A. taller than B. so tall as C. the tallest D. tallest
44. The deep oceans contain some of the .................. of all living creatures.
A. strangest B. strange C. as strange as D. stranger
45. Jane is not ……………..her brother.
A. more intelligent as B. intelligent as
C. so intelligent as D. so intelligent that.
46. He drives as ………….his father does.
A. careful as B. more carefully C. the most careful D. carefully as
47. What’s the ………….film you’ve ever seen?
A. good B. best C. better D. the best
48. Jane is ……………age as Marry/.
A. as same B. the most same C. the same D. more same
49. I’ll be there ………….. I can.
A. sooner as B. no sooner as C. as soon as D. soonest as
50. The shirt and that one……………
A. alike B. are alike C. as alike as D. the same
51. I want to buy some shoes………….the ones you have on.
A. like B. are like C. are alike D. likely
52. Mary and her mother do not…………….
A. alike B. look like C. look alike D.like
53. Sharon………….from other women I know.
A. different B. as different C. differs D. more different
54. This one is prettier, but it costs………….. as the other one.
A. as much as B. twice as much C. as many D. twice as many
55. You can take…………..books as you want.
A. as many B. as much C. so much D. too many
56. Of the two sisters, Linda ………
A. is beautiful B. the most beautiful C. is more beautiful D. is so beautiful as
57. The …………..accident in the history of the city occurred last night on the Freeway.
A. badest B. most bad C. worse D. worst.
58. He finished the test …………..of all.
A. rapidly B. the most rapidly C. most rapidly D. more rapidly
59. Many chemicals react ……………..in acid solutions.
A. more quick B. more quickly C. quicklier D. as quickly more

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UNIT 13: THE 22 SEA GAMES
I. Vocabulary
No. New word Phonetic Meaning
description
1 take place = happen / occur
2 Sea Games = Southeast Asian

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Games
3 hold – held – held - (be)
held
4 host (n, v) /hoʊst/
5 spirit (n) /ˈspɪrɪt/
6 enthusiast (n) /inj‘θju:æst/
=> enthusiasm (n) /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/
=> enthusiastic /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
7 cooperation (n) /koʊˌɑːpəˈreɪʃn/
co-operate (v) /koʊˈɑːpəreɪt/
8 athlete (n) /ˈæθliːt/
9 participating country
10 compete (v)
=> competitor (n)
=> competition (n)
11 compose of = consist of
12 close to
13 rank (v) /ræŋk/
14 participant (n) /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpənt/
=> participate in (v)
=> participation (n)
15 present (v) /ˈpreznt/
16 outstanding (a) = excellent (a) /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/
17 title (n)
18 energy (n) /ˈenərdʒi/
=> energetic (n)
19 prepare for
20 carry out = conduct
21 countryman – countrymen (n)
22 propose (v) /prəˈpoʊz/
=> proposal (n) = suggestion /prəˈpoʊzl/
(n)
23 athletics (n) /æθˈletɪks/
24 cycling (n) /ˈsaɪklɪŋ/
25 break a record
26 score a goal
27 solidarity (n) /ˌsɑːlɪˈdærəti/
II. Vocabulary exercise:
1. Johnny used to be one of the most _______ athletes in my country.
A. succeed B. success C. successful D. successfully
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2. The 22 SEA Games consisted of athletes from eleven _____ countries.
A. participate B. participant C. participation D. participating
3. _______, the athlete broke the world's record with two attempts.
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4. On behalf of the referees and athletes, referee Hoang Quoc Vinh and shooter Nguyen Manh
Tuong swore to an oath of "_______, Honesty and Fair Play".
A. Performance B. Delegation C. Participation D. Solidarity
5. The ASEAN Para-Games are hosted by the same country where the SEA Games took place.
A. organized B. impressed C. participated D. defended
6. The ASEAN Para-Games is a biannual multi-sport _______ held after every Southeast Asian
Games for athletes with physical disabilities.
A. games B. event C. work D. situation
7. In beach volleyball, Indonesia defeated Thailand in straight sets to take men's gold _______.
A. present B. award C. medal D. reward
8. The 22nd SEA Games was the first time when Vietnam finished top of the medal _______.
A. standings B. events C. spirits D. programs
9. Viet Nam's successful hosting of the 22nd SEA Games is considered a/an _____ example for
other countries to follow, particularly in honesty, consistence and organizing method.
A. festival B. peaceful C. energetic D. outstanding
10. The number of Vietnamese sport officials and referees of international standard taking part in
regional tournaments has increased rapidly.
A. hosting B. participating in C. achieving D. succeeding
11. At the 23rd SEA Games, Viet Nam proved its position in the region by ____ third behind the
host - the Philippines and second-ranked Thailand.
A. finishing B. playing C. preparing D. performing
12. In the 22nd SEA Games in 2003, the country _______ the competition with 340 medals,
including 156 golds, 91 silvers and 93 bronzes.
A. defended B. cost C. topped D. ranked
13. To improve its athletes' _______, Viet Nam has regularly exchanged delegation of sport
officials, coaches, referees and athletes with other countries.
A. team B. competitor C. appearance D. performance
14. _______ is the activity of doing special exercises regularly in order to make your muscles
grow bigger.
A. Wrestling B. Bodybuilding C. Weightlifting D. Badminton
15. He is a great sports _______. He rarely misses any sport games although he was busy.
A. enthusiast B. player C. energy D. programmer
16. At the 23rd SEA Games, Viet Nam proved its position in the region by ____ third behind the
host - the Philippines and second-ranked Thailand.
A. finishing B. playing C. preparing D. performing
17. How many _______ took part in the 22nd SEA Games?
A. compete B. competitors C. competition D. competitor
18. The second part of the program in the 22nd SEA Games opening ceremony was named
"_______ for Peace".
A. Cooperate B. Cooperation C. Cooperative D. Cooperatively
19. The _______ wanted to reduce the breadth of the games, with many events currently having
small fields and weak competition.
A. organize B. organization C. organizable D. organizers
20. Before the 22nd SEA Games, Vietnam had made a good _______ in every aspect.
A. prepare B. preparation C. preparative D. preparer
21. ASEAN press praised the great _______ of Vietnamese athletes at the 22nd SEA Games.
A. sports B. sportsman C. sporting D. sportsmanship
22. The success of the 22nd SEA Games had a great contribution of many _______ volunteers.
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23. Since its rejoining in the Southeast Asian arena in 1989, Viet Nam's sports have made great
_______, particularly in recent SEA Games.
A. success B. invention C. host D. game
24. The athlete had tried his best to _______ his SEA Games title and records.
A. carry B. perform C. defend D. support
25. Viet Nam is now willing to _______ part in the 24th SEA Games hosted by Thailand by the
end of 2007 with a total of 958 athletes.
A. play B. lose C. take D. enjoy
III. Grammar
DOUBLE COMPARISON:
1- So sánh kép trong bản thân một sự vật , hiện tượng : ……..càng ngày càng ……..
a- Tính từ ngắn : ( Short adjectives )
Ex1: The weather is getting hotter and hotter
S + V + adi + er + and + adj + er
b- Tính từ dài ( long adjectives ) :
Ex2: She becomes more and more beautiful.
S + V + more and more + adj / adv

2- So sánh kép liên quan đến hai hay nhiều sự vật , hiện tượng : .... càng …càng …
* Với tính từ ngắn: The adj. + er......., the adj. + er….
Ex1: The darker it gets, the colder it is.
* Với tính từ dài: The more adj......., the more adj.........
Ex2: The more beautiful she is, the more miserable her husband is.
* Với động từ: the more...., the more......
Ex3: The more you learn, the more you forget.
* Với danh từ: The more N…...., the more………
Ex: The more books your read, the more knowledge you get.
* Note: Có thể dùng câu so sánh cho trạng từ hoặc 2 vế so sánh khác nhau:
Ex: The faster you drive, the sooner you arrive.
Ex: The longer he waited, the more impatient he came.
Ex: The more electricity you use, the higher your bill is.
Ex: The faster people drive, the more accidents happens
3. Càng ít........, thì càng ít........ Càng kém....., ....thì càng kém......
* Với tính từ: The less + adj........, the less + adj. .......
Ex5: The less difficult the lessons are, the less hard-working the students.
* Với động từ : the less....., the less.....
Ex6: The less I live with him, the less I like him.
IV. Grammar exercise:
A. Choose the best answer:
1……………you study for these exams, ………..you will do.
A. The harder/ the better B. The more / the much
C. The hardest / the best D. The more hard / the more good
2. My neighbour is driving me mad! It seems that………….it is at night , ……………he plays
his music!
A. the less / the more loud B. the less / less
C. the more late / the more loudlier D. the later / the louder
3. Thanks to the progress of science and technology, our lives have become………….
A. more and more good B. better and better
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4.The Sears Tower is…………..building in Chicago.
A. taller B. the more tall C. the tallest D. taller and taller
5. Peter is……………John.
A. younger and more intelligent than B. more young and intelligent than
C. more intelligent and younger than D. the more intelligent and younger than
6. Robert does not have………….Peter does.
A. money more than B. as many money as
C. more money as D. as much money as
7. It gets…………..when the winter is coming.
A. cold and cold B. the coldest and coldest
C. colder and colder D. more and more cold
8. French is a…………language to learn than English is.
A. difficult B. more difficult C. most difficult D. more and more difficult
9. Of the two students, Sarah is ……………
A. most intelligent B. more intelligent C. intelligent D.most intelligently
10. A car is……………….than a motorbike.
A. cheap B. cheaper C. expensive D. more expensive
11. Thanks to the great effort of doctors and nurses, her health is getting…………….
A. worse B. better C. worse and worse D. better and better
12. Day by day we are all getting…………..
A. older and older B. fatter and fatter C. wiser and healthier D. richer
13. The more you work, the…………you can earn.
A. more promotion B. more tired C. more money D. more experience
14. The more I live with her, the …….I understand her.
A. more B. most C. best D. deeper
15. The more………you eat, the fatter you become.
A. vegetables B. fish C. meat D. fruit
16. Nowadays everything is getting………….
A. more expensive B.more expensive and more expensive
C. more and more expensive D. the most expensive
17. The fatter I become, the…………I run.
A. quicker B. more slowly C. slower D. more fast
18. The winter is coming, it is getting…………
A. more cold B. the more cold C. colder and colder D. the most cold
19. He learns English…………….than we do.
A. badly B. badlier C. more badly D. worse
20. Their house is……………beautiful than mine
A. as B. more C. much D. so
B. Choose the underlined part among A,B,C or D that needs correcting.

11. The fastest you drive, the greater you get.

A B C D
12. This exercise is much more easier than the others.
A B C D
13. Prevention is more cheaper and more effective than any kind of treatment.
A B C D
14. They treat women more equally as people in the North.
A B C D
15. The Amazon and the Nile are the two larger rivers in the world.
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16. John can play tennis much better more than I can.
A B C D
17. Don’t you think this is most boring film you have ever seen?
A B C D
18. London is much more exciting as I expected.
A B C D
19. The large the room is, more people can sit in it.
A B C D
20. The suitcase seemed to get heavy and heavier as I carried it along the road.
A B C D
C. Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning
as the given one.
21. The more money Peter makes, the more his wife spends.
A. Peter spends more money than his wife. B. Peter and his wife both make money.
C. Peter spends the money his wife makes. D. Peter’s wife keeps spending more money.
22. The exam was much easier than he had expected.
A. The exam was much easier that he finished it all.
B. He did not find the exam as difficult as he had thought.
C. It’s possible for him to perform well on the exam.
D. He had expected that the exam was easy.
23. Peter drives more carefully than Tom.
A. Peter is a more careless driver than Tom. B. Tom doesn’t drive as carefully as Peter.
C. Peter isn’t a more careful driver than Tom. D. Tom drives less careful than Peter.
24. The book interested me more than the film.
A. I thought the book was more interesting than the film.
B. In my opinion the film was not as interested as the book.
C. I thought the book didn’t interest me as the film.
D. In my opinion the film bored me than the book.
25. The South of England is drier than the North.
A. There is not as much rain in the south of England as in the North.
B. There is not as dry in the North of England as in the South.
C. It is not so dry in the South of England as in the North.
D. There are more rains in the North of England as in the South.
26. No one in the team can play better than John.
A. John plays well but the others play better. B. John as well as other players of the team
plays very well.
C. Everyone in the team, but John, plays very well. D. John is the best player of the team.
27. He only feels happy whenever he does not have much work to do.
A. The more he works, the happier he feels.
B. The less he works, the happier he feels.
C. His work makes him feel happy.
D. He feels happier and happier with his work.
28. I learn a lot but I cannot remember anything.
A. I learn more and more and remember more and more.
B. The less I learn, the more I remember.
C. The more I learn, the less I remember.
D. I remember notonly what I have learnt.
29. As I get older, I want to travel less.
A. I’m getting older and older, so I don’t want to travel more.
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C. I don’t want to travel because of my old age.
D. The older I get, the less I want to travel.
30. More petrol is consumed nowadays than ten years ago.
A. Not so much petrol was consumed ten years ago as nowadays.
B. Petrol consumption is going down nowadays.
C. We had more petrol ten years ago than we do nowadays.
D. We should consume as much petrol as possible.

UNIT 14 :INTERNATIONALORGANIZATIONS
I. Vocabulary
No. New word Phonetic Meaning
description
1 humanitarian (a) /hju:¸mæni
´tæriən/
2 appalled (a) /ə´pɔ:ld/
3 appeal (v) /ə'pi:l/
4 dedicated (a) /'dedikeitid/
5 epidemic (n) /epi'demik/
6 initiate (v) /ɪ’nɪʃieɪt/
7 disaster-stricken (a)
8 catastrophe (n) /kəˈtæstrəfi/
9 wash (away) (v)
10 soldier (n) /ˈsoʊldʒər/
11 headquarters (HQ) (n) /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
12 emergency (n) /i'mɜ:dʒənsi/
13 hesitation (n) /¸hezi´teiʃən/
14 federation (n) /ˌfedəˈreɪʃn/
15 convention (n) /kənˈvenʃn/
16 temporary (a) /’tɛmpərɛri/
17 colleague (n) /ˈkɑːliːɡ/
18 arrest (v) /əˈrest/
19 neutral (a) /ˈnuːtrəl/
20 impartial (a) /ɪmˈpɑːrʃl/
21 peacetime (n) /ˈpiːstaɪm/
22 agency (n) /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
23 stand for
24 stand in
25 objective (a+n) /əbˈdʒektɪv/
26 potential (a) + (n) /pə’tenʃl/
27 /´ædvəkeit/
advocate (v)
28 consumption (n) /kənˈsʌmpʃn/

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29 result in
30 vulnerable (a) /ˈvʌlnərəbl/
31 campaign (n) /kæmˈpeɪn/
32 WTO ( World Trade
Organization)
33 UN( United Nations)
34 UNICEF( United Nations
International Emergency
Children ' s Fund)
35 WHO (World Health
Organization )
36
WWF( World Wildlife
Fund)
37
Be dedicated to Ving
38 Lack (v) Sth:
Lack (n) of Sth:
39 Lay down rules
40 Sb’s mission is to V

II. Vocabulary exercise:

1. The International Committee Red Cross has about 12,000 staff members worldwide, about 800
of them working in its Geneva _______.
A. factories B. companies C. headquarters D. buildings
2. The Red Cross on white background was the original protection ___declared at the 1864 Geneva
Convention.
A. poster B. billboard C. symbol D. signal
3. The Red Cross is an international organization that helps people who are suffering from the
results of war, diseases or _______.
A. victims B. disasters C. opportunities D. conditions
4. Be careful! The tree is going to fall.
A. Look out B. Look up C. Look on D. Look after
5. The organization was established in 1950 in the USA.
A. come around B. set up C. made out D. put on
6. The International Red Cross helps people in need without any discrimination based on
_______, race, religion, class or political opinions.
A. national B. nationally C. nationality D. native
7. The International Committee of the Red Cross is a privately ___institution founded in 1863 in Geneva,
Switzerland
A. human B. humanity C. humanization D. humanitarian
8. In former days, after the battles soldiers on both sides died or were left wounded on the field
without any _______ attendance and basic care.
A. medicine B. medical C. medication D. medically
9. The International Red Cross has about 97 million volunteers whose main _______ is to protect
human life and health.
A. mission B. experience C. organization D. rule
10. The International Red Cross helps to ensure respect for the human being, and to prevent and relieve
human ____.
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A. protection B. enjoyment C. wealthy D. sufferings
11. An international medical conference initiated by Davison resulted in the birth of the League
of Red Cross Societies in 1991.
A. started B. helped C. treated D. dedicated
12. In times of war, the Red Cross is dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers,
civilians, and prisoners of war.
A. mounted B. excited C. devoted D. interested
13. _______ is a situation in which large numbers of people have little or no food, and many of
them die.
A. Disaster B. Famine C. Poverty D. Flood.
14. Within their home country, National Red Cross and Red Crescent societies assume the duties
and responsibilities of a national relief society.
A. take on B. get off C. go about D. put in
15. The bomb exploded in the garage; fortunately no one hurt.
A. put on B. went off C. got out D. kept up
16. She sustained severe head _______ after being thrown from her horse.
A. injure B. injured C. injuries D. injurious
17. According to World Bank figures, 41 per cent of Brazilians live in absolute _______.
A. poor B. poorer C. poorly D. poverty
18. Up until the middle of the 19th century, there were no ____and well established army nursing
systems for casualties.
A. organize B. organized C. organizational D. organizers
19. The AIDS _______ continues to spread around the world. Up to 4,000 people are infected
with the HIV virus every single day.
A. treatment B. epidemic C. tsunami D. damage
20. During World War II, the Red Cross organized relief assistance for _______ and wounded
soldiers and administered the exchange of messages regarding prisoners and missing persons.
A. civilians B. governments C. authorities D. members
21. A _____is a very large wave, often caused by an earthquake that flows onto the land and
destroys things.
A. famine B. catastrophe C. tsunami D. flood
22. By the end of World War II, 179 _______ of the Red Cross had conducted 12,750 visits to
POW (prisoner of war) camps in 41 countries.
A. conferences B. symbols C. missions D. delegates
23. We oppose this war, as we would do any other war which created an environmental
catastrophe.
A. pollution B. disaster C. convention D. epidemic
24. The first relief assistance mission organized by the League was an aid mission for the
_______ of a famine and subsequent typhus epidemic in Poland.
A. leaders B. authorities C. victims D. organizers
25. The 1923 earthquake in Japan killed about 200,000 people and left countless wounded and
homeless.
A. poor B. imprisoned C. suffered D. injured
26. In 2004 more than 40 national societies have worked with more than 22,000 _______ to bring
relief to the countless victims of the earthquake.
A. actions B. volunteers C. founders D. nations
27. How are you _______ on with your work? - It is OK.
A. calling B. getting C. laying D. looking
28. All payments to the ICRC are _______ and are received as donations.
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29. The Red Cross organizes and leads relief assistance missions after ______, such as natural
disasters, man-made disasters, and epidemics.
A. emergent B. emergencies C. emergently D. emergence
30. One of the tasks of the Red Cross is also to support local _____ care projects.
A. health B. healthy C. healthful D. healthily
31. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent _______ occurs once every four years.
A. Globe B. Society C. Conference D. Nations
32. The mission of the Red Cross is also to supervise the _______ of prisoners of war.
A. education B. encouragement C. treatment D. runaway
33. The total number of national Red Cross societies from all over the world has mounted to 186.
A. protected B. devoted C. increased D. aimed
34. Henri Davison, president of the American Red Cross war Committee proposed forming a
federation of these National Societies.
A. took B. dedicated C. carried D. suggested
35. Fifty per cent of road accidents results in head injuries.
A. examines B. heals C. causes D. treats
36. Jean Henri Dunant was appalled by the almost complete lack of care for wounded soldiers.
A. dedicated B. shocked C. interested D. excited
37. The mission statement of the International Movement as formulated in the "Strategy 2010"
document of the Federation is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power
of humanity.
A. weak and unprotected B. wealthy and famous
C. poor and disabled D. deaf and mute
38. The authority _______ down that building to build a supermarket.
A. knocked B. came C. went D. fell
39. In some most Asian countries women are undervalued and they never have the same ___ as
men.
A. formality B. basis C. limit D. status
40. What does "WWW" ________ for? Is it short for “world wide web?”
A. sit B. stand C. lie D. point
III. Grammar
Ex1: She looks after her children properly
1. catch up / catch up with : bắt kịp , theo kịp .
2. cool off ( nhiệt tình ) nguội lạnh đi , giảm đi .
3. fall behind : thụt lui , tụt lại đằng sau .
4. fill in : điền vào , ghi vào .
5. get over : vượt qua, khắc phục = recover from
6. get up : thức dậy .
7. give in : nhượng bộ , chịu thua .
8. give up = stop : từ bỏ , bỏ
9. go away : biến mất , tan đi .
10. go in : vào , đi vào .
11. go off ( chuông ) : reo , ( sung , bom ) : nổ , ( sữa ) : chua, hỏng , ( thức ăn ) : ươn, thối , ( đèn
) tắt , ( máy móc ) : hư = explore
12. go on = continue : tiếp tục ** go over : xem lại
13. go out ( ánh sáng , lửa , đèn ) : tắt
14. go up : lớn lên , trưởng thành = grow up , ( giá cả) : tăng lên
15. go down : (giá cả) : giảm xuống
16. go after : theo đuổi
17. go by ( thời gian ) : trôi qua

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18. hold up = stop =delay : hoãn lại , ngừng
19. hurry up : làm gấp
20. keep up with : theo kịp , bắt kịp .
21. lie down : nằm nghỉ
22. look after : chăm sóc
23. look up : tìm , tra cứu ( trong sách , từ điển )
24. look for : tìm kiếm
25. put on : mặc ( quần áo ) , mang ( giày ) , đội ( mũ) , mở ( đèn )
26. speak up : nói to , nói thẳng
27. take after = resemble : giống
28. take off : cởi ( quần áo , giày , mũ ) ; (máy bay) cất cánh
29. try out : thử )
30. turn off : khóa , tắt ( đèn , máy móc , động cơ …)
31. turn round : quay lại , thay đổi hướng
32. try on : mặc thử ( quần áo)
33. turn on : mở ( đèn , máy móc , động cơ …)
34. turn up : đến = arrive = appear ( xuất hiện )
35. wait up ( for ) : thức đợi ai
36. wash up : rửa bát đĩa .
37. watch out : đề phòng , chú y
38. Put off= delay/ pospone
39. look out = be careful
40. look at : nhìn
IV. Grammar exercise
A. Choose the most appropriate preposition to fill in each blank.
up after on off in
1. I’d like to listen to some music. Would you please turn the radio….................?
2. Please try to give…....... smoking. It is not good for your health.
3. Don’t put…............. your homework anymore. The deadline is coming.
4. When I was young, my uncle looked…........... me because my parents were abroad.
5. Before you enter the class, you need to fill… ........this form so that we can have your personal
information.
B. Circle the best answer to complete.
1. What may happen if John will not arrive in time?
A go along B . count on C. keep away D. turn up
2. Johnny sometimes visits his grandparents in the countryside.
A. calls on B. keeps off C. takes in D. goes up
3. They decided to postpone their journey till the end of the month because of the epidemic.
A. take up B. turn round C. put off D. do with
4. I do not use those things any more. You can _______ them away.
A get B. fall C throw D. make
5. They were late for work because their car _______ down.
A got B. put C. cut D. broke
6. At the station, we often see the sigh “________ for pickpockets”.
A. watch on B. watch out C. watch up D. watch at
7. I am late because my alarm clock didn’t _________ this morning.
A. come on B. ring out C. go off D. turn on
8. UNESCO _____ United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
A. stands for B. brings about C. takes after D gets across
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A. let B. make C. put D. fix
10. The passengers had to wait because the plane ______ off one hour late.
A. took B. turned C. cut D. made
11. The bomb exploded in the garage; fortunately no one hurt.
A put on B. went off C got out D kept up
12. My father still hasn’t really recovered from the death of my mother.
A went over B. got over C. took over D looked over
13. I can’t _____ walking. Can we stop and have a short rest?
A. go on B. get on C. go up D. get up
14. When you are finished using the computer, can you please ______ it off.
A. take B. turn C . do D. go
15. If you want to be healthy. You should ………….your bad habits in your lifestyles.
A give up B call off C break down D get over
16. My little son is learning how to ________ his shoes.
A. put off B. get on C. take to D. do up
17. It took a long time for him to get _____.the disappointment of losing the match.
A. off B. over C. down D. through
18. John got ill and had to ………………………......smoking.
A. give up B. give away C. give back D. give him
19. Please………………………………this form and post it.
A. fill in B. fill out C. fill up D. fill on
20. It's dark here. Can I…………………the lights?
A. turn off B. take off C. turn on D. turn over
21. Remember to……………….your shoes when you are in a Japanese house.
A. wash up B. take off C. put off D. put away
22. You can……………..the new words in the dictionary.
A. look up B. look into C. look for D. look on
23. The trouble with Frank is that he never………………..on time for a meeting.
A. turns up B. turns over C. turns on D. turns off
24. Mary, could you…………….my handbag while I go to the toilet?
A. look after B. look for C. look into D. look up
'
25. What a lovely baby! He certainly…………………..his father, doesn t he?
A. takes after B. takes away C. takes up D. takes over
26. Because of an accident, my train was…………….for several hours.
A. held up B. held on C. hang on D. hang over
27. I' ll be back in a minute, Jane. I just wasn't to………………my new tape recorder
A. try out B. try on C. look up D. take up
28. I wish I’ d……….this calculator before I bought it. It doesn’t seem to be working.
A. tried on B. tried out C. worked on D. worked out
29. The bomb............. with a loud bang which could be heard all over the town
A. went off B. went on C. went out D. went away
30. Are you looking .....................the party next weekend?
A. forward to B.up at C. into D. for

UNIT 15: WOMEN IN SOCIETY

I. Vocabulary
No. New word Phonetic Meaning
description
1 advocate (v) /ˈædvəkeɪt/

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2 Age of enlightenment
3 child-bearing (n)
4 discriminate (v) /dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪt/
5 home-making (n)
6 intellectual (a) /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəl/
7 look down upon
8 lose one's temper
9 lose contact with
10 neglect (v) /nɪˈɡlekt/
11 philosopher (n) /fəˈlɑːsəfər/

12 pioneer (n) /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/

13 rear (v) / rɪr/
14 vote (v) /voʊt/
15 prohibit (v) /proʊˈhɪbɪt/
16 Play a part/ role in
society
17 Struggle for (peace)
Struggle against (war)
18 Be
discriminat
ed against
on the basis
of their sex:
19 Gain (significant legal)
right
II. Vocabulary exercise:
1. Not all women can do two jobs well at the same time: rearing children and working at office.
A. educating B. taking care of C. homemaking D. giving a birth
2. There have been significant changes in women's lives since the women's liberation movement.
A. controlled B. economic C. important D. natural
3. Childbearing is the women's most wonderful role.
A. Giving birth to a baby B. Having no child
C. Bring up a child D. Educating a child
4. Most people consider it women's ________ to take care of children and do housework.
A. limit B. relationship C. responsibility D. respect
5. Mrs. Pike is a feminist, who ________ that women should be offered the same job
opportunities as men.
A. varies B. advocates C. leads D. votes
6. It is against the law to _______ on the basis of sex, age, marital status, or race.
A. suit B. discriminate C. believe D. gain
7. Women's status ______ in different countries and it depends on the cultural beliefs.
A. varies B. employs C. fixes D. establishes
8. Women's contribution to our society has been ______ better these days.
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9. Many of young people between the ages of 16 and 18 who are neither in education nor
________ are in danger of wasting their lives.
A. power B. ability C. nature D. employment
III. Grammar
VERB + NOUN + PREP:
- give way to : nhượng bộ, chịu thua - catch sight of : thoáng thấy
- give place to : nhường chỗ cho - keep pace with : theo kịp
- lose sight of : mất hút, không nhìn thấy nữa - pay attention to : chú ý đến
- lose track of : mất dấu vết - put a stop to : put an end to: chấm dứt
- lose touch with: mất liên lạc với - set fire to: burn : phóng hỏa
- make allowance for: xét đến, chiếu cố - take advantage of : lợi dụng
- make use of : dùng, tận dụng - take care of : chăm sóc
- make fun of : chọc ghẹo, chế nhạo - take account of : quan tâm tới, lưu ý tới
- make room for : dọn chỗ cho - take note of : lưu ý đến
- make a fuss over / about: làm om xòm về - take notice of : chú ý thấy, nhận thấy
IV. Grammar exercise

1. It is generally accepted that in today's society women have access education

and can promote themselves much more easily than years ago.
A. to B. up C. on D. for
2. It took women a long time to struggle the right to vote.
A. for B. with C. against D. upon
3. I think women are suited many important things, besides childbearing and
homemaking.
A. of B. on C. for D. about
4. Women are increasingly involved the public life.
A. of B. in C. with D. from
5. If you have an old blanket, it along so that we have something to sit on at the
beach.
A. bring B. go C. put D. keep
6. Although the team was both mentally and physically exhausted, they on walking.
A. stopped B. kept C. took D. put
7. Before the plane off, the flight attendant told everyone to fasten their seat belts and
put their chairs in an upright position.
A. woke
B. B. brought off (thành công)
C. C. kept off (nói tránh)
D. D. took
8. Don't forget to your gloves on. It is cold outside.
A. let B. make C. put D. fix
9. If you don't pay your rent, your landlord is going to kick you out!
A. lend you some money B. play football with you
C. give you a kick D. force you to leave
10. Yesterday I ran into Sam at the grocery store. I had not seen him for years.
A. met B. visited C. said goodbye to D. made friends
with
11. Let's go over that report again before we submit it.
A. dictate B. print C. read carefully D. type
12. I will not stand for your bad attitude any longer.
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13. Everything is you. I cannot make my mind yet.
A. out off / on B. up to / up C. away from / for D. on for / off
14. There is no food left. Someone must have eaten it .
A. out B. up C. off D. along
15. The explorers made a fire to off wild animals.
A. get B. keep C. take D. go
16. If something urgent has up, phone me immediately and I will help you.
A. picked B. come C. kept D. brought
17. The passengers had to wait because the plane off one hour late.
A. took B. turned C. cut D. made
18. Be careful! The tree is going to fall.
A. Look out B. Look up C. Look on D. Look after
19. The organization was established in 950 in the USA.
A. come around B. set up C. made out D. put on
20. Within their home country, National Red Cross and Red Crescent societies assume the
duties and responsibilities of a national relief society.
A. take on B. get off C. go about D. put in
21. The bomb exploded in the garage; fortunately no one hurt.
A. put on B. went off C. got out D. kept up
22. They had to delay their trip because of the bad weather.
A. get through B. put off C. keep up with D. go over
23. It took me a very long time to recover from the shock of her death.
A. turn off B. take on C. get over D. keep up with
24. He did not particularly want to play any competitive sport.
A. use up B. do with C. take up D. go on
25. I am tired because I went to bed late last night.
A. stayed up B. kept off C. put out D. brought up
26. She got her car to pick some wild flowers.
A. from / on B. in / at C. off / up D. out / for
27. The customer had tried _ some blouses but none of them suited her.
A. at B. with C. in D. on
28. If I get this report finished I will knock early and go to the pub for some drink.
A. up B. over C. on D. off
29. Boy! away all your toys and. go to bed right now.
A. Come B. Lie C. Put D. Sit
30. I have been trying to ring him up all day and I could not through.
A. get B. take C. look D. hang
31. The water supply of the building was off because the pipes burst.
A. handed B. held C. cut D. paid
32. How are you on with your work? - It is OK.
A. calling B. getting C. laying D. looking
33. Did your son pass the university entrance examination?
A. make up B. get along C. go up D. get through
34. What may happen if John will not arrive in time?
A. go along B. count on C. keep away D. turn up
35. Johnny sometimes visits his grandparents in the countryside.
A. calls on B. keeps off C. takes in D. goes up
36. They decided to postpone their journey till the end of the month because of the epidemic.
A. take up B. turn round C. put off D. do with
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A. on to B. away from C. out of D. up to
38. Frankly speaking, your daughter does not take you at all.
A. after B. along C. up D. over
39. She is not really friendly. She does not get on well her classmates.
A. from B. with C. for D. to
40. I would be grateful if you kept the news yourself. Do not tell anyone about it.
A. from B. to C. for D. at
41. I do not use those things any more. You can them away.
A. get B. fall C. throw D. make
42. They were late for work because their car _ down.
A. got B. put C. cut D. broke
43. The authority down that building to build a supermarket.
A. knocked B. came C. went D. fell
44. My husband spends far more time helping our three kids homework and
studying for tests than I do.
A. on B. to C. with D. in
45. My husband and I take turns cleaning the kitchen depending who gets
home from work earlier.
A. away / to B. from / in C. up / on D. with / for
46. The efforts for the advancement of women have resulted several respectively
achievement in women's life and work.
A. at B. with C. for D. in
47. The women's movement has affirmed women's rights to non-discrimination
education, employment and economic and social activities.
A. in B. of C. from D. about
48. The small white flowers are my favorite. They give off a wonderful honey smell that
scents the entire garden.
A. release B. stop C. end D. melt
49. I couldn't make out what he had talked about because I was not used to his accent.
A. stand B. understand C. write D. interrupt
50. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt you. Please, go on and finish what you were saying.
A. talk B. quit C. continue D. stop
51. The firefighters fought the blaze while the crowd was looking on it.
A. blowing B. watering C. preventing D. watching
52. I cannot believe Peter and Mary up last week. They have been married for
almost fifteen years. I hope they get back together.
A. went B. gave C. looked D. broke
53. It took us over twelve hours to hike over the mountain. By the time we got back to our
campsite, I was completely _ out.
A. worn B. went C. put D. knocked
54. If you don't have the telephone number now, you can me up later and give it to me
then.
A. call B. stop C. give D. hold
55. What does "www" for? Is it short for “world wide web?”
A. sit B. stand C. lie D. point

UNIT 16: THE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS

I. Vocabulary
No. New word Phonetic Meaning

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description
1 accelerate (v) /ək'seləreɪt/ Thúc đẩy
2 Forge (v ) /fɔːrdʒ/ Đẩy mạnh
3 Tổng sản lượng quốc nội
GDP( Gross Domestic Product)
4 integration (n) /ɪntə’greɪʃən/ Sự hợp tác
5 justice (n) /'ʤʌstis/ Công bằng
6 series (n) /ˈsɪriːz/ Hàng loạt
7 socio-economic (a) Kinh tế xã hội
8 stable (adj)- stability (n) /ˈsteɪbl/ Sự bền vững
9 average (n) /ˈævərɪdʒ/ Trung bình
10 adopt (v) /əˈdɑːpt/ Thông qua
11 vision (n) /ˈvɪʒn/ Tầm nhìn
12 enterprise (n) /'entəpraiz/ Doanh nghiệp
13 /rɪˈmeɪn/ Giữ lại
remain (v)
14 manufacturing (n) /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərɪŋ/ Sản xuất
15 virtue (n) /ˈvɜːrtʃuː/ Nhân phẩm
16 sector (n) /ˈsektər/ Lĩnh vực
17 interference (n) /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/ Sự can thiệp
18 handicraft (n) /ˈhændikræft/ Gia công
19 According to Dựa vào
20 Account for: Chiếm
21 A region of diverse cultures Khu vực đa văn hóa
22 Aim at Nhằm vào
II. Vocabulary exercise:
1. ASEAN helps to ____ regional cooperation in Southeast Asia in the spirit of equality and
partnership
A. invest B. promote C. admit D. invest
2. Rice is the _______ exported product of Vietnam.
A. main B. free C. average D. rural
3. Southeast Asia is a region of diverse cultures.
A. same B. adopted C. various D. respected
4. ASEAN also works for the _______ of peace and stability in the region.
A. promote B. promotion C. promotional D. promoter
5. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, commonly referred to as ASEAN, is a geo-political and
_______organization.
A. economy B. economic C. economics D. economical
6. The motivations for the birth of ASEAN were the desire for a _______ environment.
A. stable B. stability C. stably D. stabilize
7. ASEAN was founded on 8 August, 1967 with five ________: Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia,
Singapore, and the Philippines.
A. members B. competitors C. leaders D. statesmen
8. ASEAN is an organization on the Southeast Asian region that aims to _______ economic
growth, social progress, and cultural development.
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9. The aims of the Association of Southeast Asia include the evolvement of economic growth,
social progress, cultural development among its members, and the promotion of regional peace.
A. goals B. organizations C. missions D. plans
10. ASEAN has emphasized cooperation in the "three pillars" of security, socio cultural and
economic _______ in the region.
A. organization B. production C. integration D. establishment
11. The ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) is an agreement by the member nations of ASEAN
concerning local manufacturing in all ASEAN countries.
A. progressing B. producing C. combining D. aiming
12. ASEAN has planned equitable economic development and reduced poverty and___disparities
in year 2020.
A. socio-politic B. socio-cultural C. socio-linguistic D. socio-
economic
13. ASEAN's aims include the acceleration of economic growth, _______ progress, cultural,
development among its members, and the promotion of regional peace.
A. society B. social C. socially D. socialize
14. A combined gross domestic _______ of the member countries of ASEAN has grown at an
average rate of
around 6% per year.
A. produce B. productivity C. production D. product
15. One of ASEAN's objectives is to help people think about peace and _______ and do
something about it.
A. origin B. justice C. statistics D. record
16. There are plenty of industrial _______ established in the area, which also makes the government worried
about pollution.
A. series B. goods C. enterprises D. relationships
17. Free _____ area is a designated group of countries that have agreed to eliminate tariffs,
quotas, and preferences on most goods among them.
A. trade B. cultural C. stable D. adopted
18. The ASEAN Investment Area aims to enhance the competitiveness of the region for
attracting direct investment which flows into and within ASEAN.
A. produce B. combine C. found D. improve
19. ASEAN has ___a community of Southeast' Asian nations at peace with one another and at peace with
the world.
A. joined B. estimated C. established D. solved
20. Throughout the 1970s, ASEAN embarked on a program of economic _______.
A. cooperate B. cooperation C. cooperative D. cooperatively
21. 2007 was the 40th anniversary of the _______ of ASEAN.
A. found B. founder C. foundation D. founding
22. Vietnam asked for _______ to ASEAN in 1995.
A. admit B. admission C. admissive D. admissible
23. ASEAN economic cooperation _______ many areas, such as agriculture, industry, services,
transportations, and tourism.
A. creates B. contains C. consists D. covers
24. ASEAN bodies in addressing global and regional concerns such as food security, _______
and disaster management.
A. realization B. energy C. plan D. diversity
25. The 8th ASEAN Science and Technology Week is now being ____ in Manila from 1 to 11
July 2008.
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26. The ASEAN Science and Technology Week aims to promote science and technology _____in
the region.
A. tourism B. solution C. forestry D. development
III. Grammar:
*) Định nghĩa:
+ là 1 mệnh đề (S + V)
+ làm thành phần trạng ngữ
 các loại
1. Chỉ thời gian: không được chia ở thì tương lai
+ when, while, as: khi / trong khi
+ whenever
+ before, after
+ as soon as, just as: ngay (sau khi)
+ since
+ till / until
+ as long as
2. Chỉ địa điểm: where, wherever
3. Chỉ cách thức: as, as if
4. Chỉ mục đích: so that, in order that
5. Chỉ điều kiện: If, unless, in case, as long as, provided…
6. Chỉ nguyên nhân: because, since, as, seeing that
7. Chỉ sự tương phản / nhượng bộ: although, though, even though, while, meanwhile,
whereas
8. Chỉ kết quả
so…that / such…that
9. Chỉ sự so sánh
The comparative… The more I get to know him, the more I like him.
*) RÚT GỌN MÊNH ĐỀ TRẠNG NGỮ
1. MĐTN chỉ mục đích
so that / in order that  to + V0
in order to + V0 / in order not to + V0
so as to + V0
for + cụm danh từ
2. MĐTN chỉ nguyên nhân
Because / as / since / for / for fear that  because of
thanks to
due to + Noun phrase
on account of
owing to
nếu chủ ngữ của MĐTN và chủ ngữ của MĐ chính là 1, a dùng hiện tại phận từ (V-ing) để rút
gọn MĐTN
3. MĐTN chỉ tương phản / nhượng bộ
Although / even though / though / much as  In spite of + Noun phrase
Despite
nếu chủ ngữ của MĐTN và chủ ngữ của MĐ chính là 1, ta dùng hiện tại phận từ (V-ing) để rút
gọn MĐTN.
(quy tắc này cũng đúng với MĐTN chỉ thời gian)
Lưu ý: In spite of / Despite the fact that + clause (MĐ danh từ)

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(after, before, since, while, when; once, until, when, whenever; although, even though, where,
wherever, as)
Đảo ngữ của MĐTN chỉ sự nhượng bộ
adj / adv + as / though + S +V, clause
No matter + who / whom / what / which / how / where / when
= Whatever / whoever / whomever / … + clause
- Sau no matter how có thể là adj / adv
- Sau no matter what / which có thể là danh từ
- Sau no matter who / what có thể là động từ

4. MĐTN chỉ điều kiện

if  without / but for (nếu không có / nếu không vì) + Noun phrase

5. MĐTN chỉ kết quả

so + adj / adv + that clause  too + adj / adv (for sbd) + to V0
such + (a/an) + adj + N + that clause  adj / adv + enough (for sbd)+to V0

IV. Grammar exercise

1. Because they fly, bats are often mistaken for birds: ______, bats are mammals, not birds.
A. because B. although C. in case D. however
2. It's usually quite simple to cross the border between the USA and Canada ______ these two
countries have friendly relation.
A. because B. and C. yet D. regardless
3. ______ I had known how much I would disappoint him, I wouldn't have done it.
A. Even if B. Unless C. If D. When
4. She described her new house ______ it were a palace.
A. even if B. in case C. as if D. because
5. We wouldn't finish our assignment ______ we stayed up all night.
A. provided B. as long as C. in case D. even if
6. A lot of people bought shares in the company ______ the newspaper predicted it would be
successful.
A. unless B. because C. in case D. only if
7. She hasn't had much time to socialise ______ she took a part-time job besides her school
studies.
A. when B. even if C. since D. unless
8. Please don't forget to take the cage in______ it gets dark because little Tweety may be
frightened.
A. if B. when C. in case D. until
9. ______ they offer me a higher salary, I'll give up the job.
A. Unless B. If C. Providing D. As long as
10. ______ you plan to be walking after darker or not, it is a good idea to take a torch along
when you are hiking in rough terrain.
A. Provided B. In case C. Even if D. Whether
11. Your advertisement might look more attractive ______ it were printed in colour.
A. even if B. if C. until D. in case
12. I'll allow you to go to the park ______ you come home before it gets dark.
A. even if B. in case C. as long as D. unless
13. Eggs are generally good for your health, ______, of course, you exaggerate and eat an
excessive amount of them.
A. in case B. unless C. as though D. otherwise
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14. Deep sea diving should always be carried out in pairs. In this way, another source of
oxygen is available ______ one system fails.
A. in case B. as if C. otherwise D. only if
15. Although she was in financially difficulty and behind with her studies, she danced that
evening ______ she didn't have a care in the world.
A. while B. if C. as though D. even if
16. ______ he finds a job soon, he will have to sell his car.
A. Only if B. As if C. Providing D. Unless
17. Simon crept into the house very quickly ______ his parents would not notice how late he
was.
A. for fear that B. in order that C. in case D. if
18. So many people were killed in the fire ______ the stadium didn't have enough emergency
exits.
A. in case B. so long as C. because D. unless
19. ______ so many of the team members were ill, it's not surprising that we lost the match.
A. In contrast B. Due to C. Nonetheless D. Since
20. You must always have a good breakfast every morning ______ late you are.
A. however B. no matter C. even if D. whatever
21. I may never be able to come back to Turkey ______ I want to see as much as possible
while I am here.
A. although B. so C. because D. unless
22. ______ Manchester Union football team will be promoted depends on the last match of the
season.
A. That B. Who C. Where D. Whether
23. I'm sorry Sir, but I don't know ______ floor the maternity ward is on.
A. how B. which C. when D. where
24. I don't think I might agree ______ you have said.
A. that which you B. with that what C. with that D. with what
25. My brother is really scared of large dogs and panics ______ he sees one.
A. however B. whichever C. whenever D. whatever
26. Can you please tell me to ______ I should apply in order to get this document signed?
A. whom B. what C. when D. how
27. I don't really remember ______ youths there were in the boat, but it was crowded.
A. which B. how many C. what D. where
28. I've looked through the menu, but I can't decide ______ to order.
A. whom B. where C. when D. what
29. It may seem interesting, but a large part of ______ on this subject is nonsense.
A. that I have found B. that what I could find
C. what I have found D. that which I could find
30. I can't recollect ______ day she started working here.
A. when B. where C. which D. that
31. Are you implying ______ area is unsafe?
A. that B. where C. what D. when
32. ______ he had been on a strict diet contributes to his collapse.
A. However B. What C. Who D. The fact that
33. Why don't you ask Auntie Doris? I'm sure she'll know ______ to make an apple pie.
A. what B. which C. why D. how
34. Look at that ugly building! ______ designed it has no taste at all.
A. Whoever B. Whenever C. Wherever D. Whatever
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A. Raindrops B. If raindrops C. What if raindrops D. That raindrops
36. Scientists cannot agree on _______related to other orders of insects.
A. that fleas are B. how fleas are C. how are fleas D. fleas that are
37. ______ added to a liquid, antifreeze lowers the freezing temperature of that liquid.
A. That B. As is C. It is D. When
38. It was in 1875_______ joined the staff of the astronomical observatory at Harvard
University.
A. that Anna Winlock B. Anna Winlock, who C. as Anna Winlock D. Anna Winlock
then
39. _______ through a prism, a beam of white light breaks into all the colors of the rainbow.
A. When shines B. It shines C. It is shone D. When shone
40. I couldn’t believe ______ hot chili powder Margaret had put in her curry. I could hardly eat
it.
A. how far B. how long C. how much D. how often

REVIEW THE SECOND SEMESTER

TEST 1
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
1. A. instead B. pleased C. seat D. meat
2. A. mechanize B. champion C. character D. chemical
3. A. count B. sound C. found D. country
Choose the word whose stress is placed differently from that of the rest.
4. A. differently B. hunger C. famine D. equality
5. A. kangaroo B. involvement C. biologist D. accelerate
Choose the suitable word or phrase to complete these sentences.
6. In the past people believed that women’s ________ roles were as mothers and wives.
A. nature B. natural C. naturism D. naturalist
7. The more goods we export, the ________ jobs we can create in our country.
A. more B. many C. much D. good
8. She told him __________ up hope.
A. not give B. do not give C. not to give D. to give not
9. The Vietnamese boy was regarded as a hero __________ he dedicated his life to his country.
A. although B. because of C. providing D. because
10. They were energetic participants __________ expected to win the first prize.
A. many of whom B. many of them C. many of who D. much of whom
11. If you take a good book on your hand, you will find it hard __________.
A. to pick it up B. to put it down C. to read it D. to enjoy it
12. This novel is __________ than the one I read last week.
A. good B. as good C. more good D. better
13. This book provides students ____________ useful tips that help them to pass the coming
exam.
A. ф B. about C. for D. with
14. The children made ___________ a little poem and wrote it in the card. (invent)
A. up B. over C. for D. off
15. After Mary ________ her degree, she intends to work in her father’s company.
A. will finish B. is finishing C. finishes D. will have
finished
16. An international medical conference initiated by Davison resulted in the birth of the League
of Red Cross Societies in 1991.
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A. treated B. dedicated C. started D. Helped
17. He is disappointed at not being offered the job, but I think he will ______ it.
A. turn off B. get over C. fill in D. take after
18. I _______ a novel ________ by O.Henry at seven yesterday evening.
A. read/written B. would read/ to write
C. was reading/written D. was to read/ writing
19. I just bought ________new shirt and some new shoes. ________shirt is quite expensive but
the price of ________shoes are reasonable.
A. a/ A/ the B. a/ The/ a C. the/ The/ the D. a/ The/ the
20. The acronym of WHO stands for ________.
A. World Healthy Organization B. World Health Organization
C. World Health Organizing D. World Healthful Organization
21. He died ___________ pneumonia./nju:’məʊniə/: illness of the lung(s)
A. for B. by C. in D. of
22. Nowadays elephants are one of the __________ species in the world. They need protecting.
A. enlightened B. expensive C. endangered D. enlarged
23. It is very important for a firm or a company to keep ______ the changes in the market.
A. touch with B. up with C. pace of D. track about
24. What are the ____ between women in old times and women in modern times?
A. differs B. different C. difference D. differences
25. Emily is motivated to study _________ she knows that a good education can improve her life.
A. therefore B. because of C. because D. so
26. Joe seemed to be in a good mood, _________ he snapped at me angrily when I asked him to
join us.
A. but B. so C. for D. and
27. Some people really enjoy swimming _______ others are afraid of water.
A. while B. or C. despite D. in spite of
28. She didn’t get ___________ well with her boss, so she left the company.
A. up B. at C. through D. on
29. It is against the law to ______ on the basis of sex, age, marital status, or race.
A. suit B. discriminate C. believe D. gain
30. The 22 Southeast Asia Games were ___________ in Vietnam in 2003.
nd

A. built B. met C. taken D. held

Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correction.
31. Although smokers are aware that smoking is harmful to their health, they can’t get rid it. {get
rid of}
A B C D
32. Jane would rather that it was winter because it’s now so hot in summer.
A B C D
33. The early we leave, the sooner we will arrive.
A B C D
34. A lot of articles about the environmental pollution have written by my classmates.
A B C D
35. Tree squirrels are active, noisy, and lively animals that make its home in tree trunks.
A B C D
Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the root one.
36. An old woman saw him break into the building.
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B. He was seen break into the building by an old woman.
C. He was seen to have broken into the building by an old woman.
D. He was seen to be broken into the building by an old woman.
37. Most of Ann’s friends work less hard than her.
A. Ann works more hard than most of her friends do.
B. Ann works more hardly than most of her friends do.
C. Ann works harder than most of her friends do.
D. Ann works as hard as most of her friends do.
38. Every student is required to write an essay on the topic.
A. Every student might write an essay on the topic.
B. Every student must write an essay on the topic.
C. They require every student write an essay on the topic.
D. Every student should write an essay on the topic.
39. Mary is taller than her sister.
A. Mary is the taller of the two sisters. B. Mary is the tallest of the two sisters.
C. Mary is the most tall of the two sisters. D. Mary is the shorter of the two sisters.
40. We haven’t met each other for ages.
A. It’s ages since we meet each other. B. It’s ages since we have met each other.
C. It was ages since we met each other. D. It’s ages since we met each other.

TEST 2
Which word is pronounced differently from the others?
1. A. signs B. survives C. profits D. becomes
2. A. spectrum B. species C. specify D. special
3. A. concerned B. conducted C. confided D. rejected
Which word has the different stress from that of the others?
4. A. endangered B. commercial C. vulnerable D. extinction
5. A. imaginary B. biography C. scientific D. impressive
Choose the right word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
6. We __________open the lion's cage. It is contrary to Zoo regulations.
A. mustn't B. should C. needn't D. must
7. These children __________so much that they feel very tired and bored.
A. are made to study B. are made to be studied
C. are made study D. are making to study
8. The light went out while I __________dinner.
A. have B. am having C. have had D. was having
9. The picnic __________because Peter has just had a traffic accident.
A. will have cancelled B. will be cancelled C. will cancel D. will be
canceling
10. We had a wonderful holiday __________the bad weather.
A. because of B. despite C. though D. because
11. He __________an expedition across the Sahara desert with some of his colleagues.
A. planed B. got C. made D. took
12. John is not at home. He __________go somewhere with Daisy. I am not sure.
A. will B. must C. might D. should
13. To become a novelist, you need to be __________.
A. imagination B. imaginative C. imaginarily D. imagine
14. Ann: "What do you usually do on Sundays?" - Mary: "__________."
A. I'm not doing anything B. I usually sleep until noon
C. I'd be sleeping all day D. I used to drive to work
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15. It's a long time __________I visited Singapore.
A. since B. for C. as D. because
16. You would rather __________talking in class so as not to make your teacher angry.
A. stops B. stop C. stopping D. to stop
17. “__________you hand those books, please?" "Sure. Here they are."
A. Could B. Should C. May D. Must
18. His car broke down; __________, he had to walk home.
A. however B. nevertheless C. moreover D. therefore
19. Peter: "Be careful!” - Marry: "__________."
A. I will B. Thank you. C. What a pity! D. Yes, I am
20. Scientific ______help to explore some places and discover more and more remote part of the
world.
A. survey B. researches C. expedition D. pollution
21. John failed again. He __________harder.
A. may have tried B. can tried C. must have tried D. should have
tried
22. The office photocopier needs to __________.
A. be fixed B. fixing C. fixes D. fixed
23. We have not yet succeeded; __________, we will keep trying.
A. moreover B. so that C. therefore D. however
24. __________I have a day off tomorrow? - Of course not. We have a lot of things to do.
A. Need B. May C. Will D. Must
25. __________is the protection of environment and natural resources.
A. Conservation B. Commerce C. Survival D. Extinction
26. The Red List is a special book that provides names of __________animals.
A. unprotected B. special C. rare D. endangered
27. We have plenty of time for doing the work. We ________________ be hurried.
A. mayn't B. shouldn't C. needn't D. mustn't
28. Hunting for meat and burning forests for soil cause __________to wildlife.
A. organization B. contamination C. protection D. destruction
29. We learned that the college __________in 1900.
A. is founded B. found C. was founded D. founded
30. The teacher speaks slowly __________the pupils may understand him.
A. in order B. or C. so that D. because
Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in Standard English.
31. I don't think I can get the job because of there are many applicants for it.
A B C D
32. Your question can only answer by an excellent student.
A B C D
33. Different conservation efforts have made in order to save endangered species
A B C D
34. He told them to obey the traffic law when travelled on the road.
A B C D
35. Before you will know it, your children will have grown up.
A B C D
Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the sentence:
36. I left a message on her answering machine__________.
A. despite she didn't return my call B. when she didn't return my call
C. but she didn't return my call D. although she didn't return my call
37. __________, I cannot keep pace with Johnny.

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A. So I have tried hard B. However hard I have tried
C. However hard have I tried D. I have tried hard so
38. Before eating, __________thoroughly with soap and clean water.
A. your hands need washed B. you need washing your hands
C. your hands should be washing D. you should wash your hands
39. Football is thought __________.
A. is the most popular sport B. the most popular sport
C. that be the most popular sport D. to be the most popular sport
40. John passed the final exam easily. __________.
A. He was too lazy to succeed B. He must have studied very hard
C. He can't have studied very hard D. He needs studying harder

TEST 3
Choose the best answer:
1. You ________ ask a woman about her age. It’s not polite.
A. must B. need C. mustn’t D. needn’t
2. I’ll lend you the money and you ________ pay me back till next month.
A. needn’t B. mustn’t C. need D. must
3. Tell her that she ________ be here by six. She is not allowed to be late.
A. may B. must C. ought to D. might
4. You _______ touch that switch, whatever you do.
A. mustn't B. needn't C. won't D. wouldn't
5. Susan ___ hear the speaker because the crowd was cheering so loudly.
A. mustn't B. couldn't C. can't D. needn't
6. You _______ be rich to be a success. Some of the most successful people I know haven't got a
penny to their name.
A. needn't B. couldn't C. mayn't D. mustn't
7. Visitors ___________ feed the animals at the zoo.
A. must B. mustn’t C. needn’t D. may
8. You _________read the whole book. The first four chapters are enough.
A. needn’t B. must C. mustn’t D. may
9. It _________ rain today. Remember to bring an umbrella with you.
A. must B. may C. needn’t D. mustn’t
10. He __________ be in the room. His shoes are on the carpet in front of the door.
A. must B. may C. might D. mustn’t
11. Many plants and endangered species are now endangering of _______.
A. expression B. expulsion C. extinction D. extension
12. A lot of different conservation efforts have been made to ________endangered species.
A. save B. kills C. make D. do
13. Conservation is the protection of the _________ environment.
A. nature B. natural C. naturally D. naturalize
14. All the countries of the area have _______ to protect their wildlife but they are rarely
enforced.
A. efforts B. laws C. results D. reserves
15. Mammals have been in ___________ for many millions of years.
A. exist B. existing C. existence D. existed
16. People aim to raise _________ of the dangers of passive smoking.
A. aware B. awareness C. unaware D. unawareness
17. We are all responsible for the ____________ of the forest.
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18. A / An _______ species is a population of an organism which is at risk of becoming extinct.
A. dangerous B. endanger C. endangered D. endangerment
19. The Bali Tiger was declared extinct in 1937 due to hunting and habitat loss.
A. generation B. diversity C. reserve D. natural environment
20. Almost half of turtles and tortoises are known to be threatened with ____.
A. extinction B. extinctive ness C. extinctive D. extinct
21. The big shopping mall ____________ in the city center.
A. will build B. is going to build C. is going to be built D. must being
built
22. It’s raining heavily. The match ____________.
A. must cancel B. must be canceling C. must have canceled D. must be
canceled
23. If I didn’t do my job properly, I ____________.
A. will be sacked B. will sack C. would be sacked D. would sack
24. The television ____________ . It’s not working now.
A. should repair B. should be repaired C. should repaired D. should be
repair.
25. We ____________ the trip if the weather had been nice last Sunday.
A. wouldn’t have delayed B. would be delayed C. would delay D. will be
delayed
26. A new bridge ____________ across the river since last month.
A. has built B. was built C. has been built D. built
27. English ____________ in most of Canada.
A. speak B. is spoken C. speak D. is speaking
28. Last night when I was walking in the park, it suddenly ____________ very heavily.
A. rained B. was rained C. was raining D. was being
raining
29. The computer ____________ at the moment.
A. is using B. is being used C. has been used D. has used
30. They will call me as soon as they ____________ their work.
A. have been finished B. will finish C. will have finished D. have finished
31. The reference book is expensive, so I think I’ll borrow it from the ____________ rather than
buying it.
A. bookshop B. library C. theatre D. movie
32. Books that give fact about real events, things, or people are called ____________.
A. novel B. biography C. romance D. non-fiction
33. It was such a great book that I couldn’t put it ____________.
A. on B. off C. out D. down
34. I think he has just had time to ____________ into the story, not to digest it yet.
A. chew B. taste C. swallow D. dip
35. “Harry Potter” has received good comments from _____________.
A. sellers B. editors C. reviewers D. publishers
36. Sherlock Holmes is an important _____________ in detective fiction.
A. employer B. character C. manager D. writer
37. I’m really fond _____________ reading detective stories by Agatha Christie.
A. in B. on C. at D. of
38. We aren’t really _____________ in reading thriller books because they about crimes and
violence.
A. interested B. bored C. fond D. keen
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A. inform B. informal C. information D. informant
40. The animal characters made Sheila’s books interesting and _____________.
A. believe B. unbelievable C. believable D. believed

TEST 4
Choose the best option to complete the following passage.
The United Nations Organization (UNO) or simply the United Nations (UN) is an
international organization (1)________ stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international
law, international security, (2)__________ development, social progress, human rights, and
achievement of world peace. The UN was founded in 1945 (3)________ World War II to replace
the League of Nations, to (4)_______ wars between countries, and to provide a platform for
dialogue. It contains multiple subsidiary organizations to carry _______ its missions.
1. A. who B. which C. whose D. that
2. A. economy B. economic C. economical D. economically
3. A. after B. before C. while D. until
4. A. continue B. maintain C. interrupt D. stop
5. A. in B. out C. off D. on
Read the following passage and do the task below.
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF),established in 1961, is an international non-
governmental organization working on issues regarding the conservation, research and restoration
of the environment, formerly named the World Wildlife Fund, which remains its official name
in Canada and the United States. It is the world's largest independent conservation organization
with over 5 million supporters worldwide, working in more than 90 countries, supporting around
1300 conservation and environmental projects around the world. It is a charity, with
approximately 60% of its funding coming from voluntary donations by private individuals. 45%
of the fund's income comes from the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.
The group says its mission is "to halt and reverse the destruction of our environment".
Currently, much of its work focuses on the conservation of three biomes that contain most of the
world's biodiversity: forests, freshwater ecosystems, and oceans and coasts. Among other issues,
it is also concerned with endangered species, pollution and climate change.
6. How many years ago was the WWF established ?
A. 30 B. 40 C. 50 D. 60
7. More than half of the fund for this organization comes from ______________.
A. the governments B. 90 countries C. environmental projects D. private
individuals
8. Which is NOT mentioned as one of the three biomes that the WWF’s program focuses on ?
A. land and climate B. forests C. freshwater ecosystems D. oceans and
coasts
9. What is the mission of the WWF ?
A. to destruct the environment B. to reverse the environment
C. to halt the environment D. to protect the environment
10. The world “donations” in the first paragraph has the closest meaning to ______________.
A. things and money the WWF loses B. things and money the WWF gives
C. things and money the WWF receives D. things and money the WWF buys
11. John got ill and had to ___________ smoking.
A. give on B. give up C. give out D. give off
12. It’s dark in here. Can I ___________ the lights?
A. turn off B. turn up C. turn on D. turn round
13. You can ___________ the new words in the dictionary.
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14. John ___________ his best clothes for the interview.
A. put on B. put off C. put down D. put away
15. The trouble with Frank is that he never turns ___________ on time for the meeting.
A. on B. off C. down D. up
16. John, could you look ___________ my handbag while I go to the toilet?
A. on B. up C. after D. over
17. The bomb ___________ with a loud bang which could be heard all over the world.
A. went out B. went off C. went up D. went on
18. What a lovely baby! He certainly takes ___________ his father, doesn’t he?
A. off B. after C. out D. over
19. I did the cooking while Guy __________ care of the washing-up.
A. did B. made C. took D. looked
20. Atkins was __________ from jail yesterday.
A. freed B. run C. escaped D. chased
21. I have __________ contact with Jim for three years.
A. asked B. lost C. abandoned D. managed
22. He had worked hard and was __________ forward to his retirement.
A. having B. acting C. looking D. inquiring
23. Sorry, I didn’t mean to __________ everybody up.
A. do B. make C. keep D. hold
24. My brother has __________ for a university scholarship.
A. discussed B. applied C. taken D. left
25. How long did you __________ for a taxi?
A. wait B. stop C. stand D. fly
26. She __________ her hometown for the bright lights of New York.
A. went B. came C. arrived D. left
27. What kind of music do you __________ to?
A. hear B. listen C. catch D. understand
28. Who’s __________ after the department while you’re away?
A. running B. getting C. taking D. looking
29. We are trying to control the ________ of the dollar on the world’s money markets.
A. stable B. stabilize C. stability D. stabilizer
30. _________ is the unit of money in many Latin American countries and the Philippines.
A. Baht B. Ringed C. Dollar D. Peso
th,
31. The ASIAN was ________ on August 8 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand.
A. founded B. begun C. found D. proved
32. The _______ (GDP) is increasing faster and faster.
A. Gross Domestic Product B. Gross Domestic Production
C. Growth Domestic Product D. General Domestic Production
33. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, commonly referred to as ASEAN, is a geo-
political and _______ organization.
A. economy B. economic C. economics D. economical
34. ASEAN was founded on 8 August, 1967 with five ________: Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia,
Singapore, and the Philippines.
A. members B. competitors C. leaders D. statesmen
35. The ___________ of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur
A. captain B. capita C. capital D. capitol
36. Singapore has a _____________ of 27,174,000
A. populate B. population C. popular D. popularly
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A. invent B. inventor C. invention D. inventing
38. ASEAN's aims include the acceleration of economic growth, _______ progress, cultural,
development among its members, and the promotion of regional peace.
A. society B. social C. socially D. socialize
39. Since I _______ to the town, I _______ home.
A. moved / have not returned B. will move / will not returned
C. have moved / was not returning D. move / am not returning
40. I'm not leaving _______ I get an apology from you.
A. as far as B. no longer than C. after D. until
41. The teacher _______ before we arrived.
A. will leave B. was leaving C. has left D. had left
42. I flew for the first time last year _______ I went to Brazil.
A. as B. until C. no sooner D. till
43. _______ for my train the morning, I met an old school friend.
A. When I had been- waiting B. While I was waiting
C. As I will be waiting D. Until I had been waiting
44. After Mariana _______ her exam, I _______ her out to eat.
A. was finishing / would take B. finished / had taken
C. will finish / have taken D. has finished / will take
45. Mrs. Pike _______ the door before the customers arrived.
A. had opened B. will open C. would open D. has opened
46. _______ Peter gets here, we will congratulate him.
A. As soon as B. After C. No sooner D. Since
47. While she _______ breakfast, I set the table.
A. will make B. was making C. has made D. would be
making
48. I have earned my own living _______ I was seven.
A. since B. when C. while D. as soon as
49. _______, Peter came to see me.
A. While having dinner B. While I was having dinner
C. When having dinner D. When lam having dinner
50. _______ the firemen arrived to help, we had already put out the fire.
A. Until B. No sooner C. By the time D. After

TEST 5
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.
Question 1: A. books B. photographs C. understands D. maps
Question 2: A. liked B. wrapped C. travelled D. worked
Question 3: A. species B. benefit C essential D. generation

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose main stress
pattern is not the same as that of the others.
Question 4: A. economic B. language C. education D. preservation
Question 5: A. habitat B. possession C. property D. recognize

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct word for each of the blanks from 6 to 10

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For many young people, sport is a (6)_______ part of school life and being in one of the school
teams and playing in matches is very important. If (7)______ is in a team, it means a lot of extra
training and often spending a Saturday or Sunday away from home since many matches are
played then. It (8)______ also involve traveling to other towns to play against other school teams
and then staying on after the match for a meal or a drink. Sometimes, parents, friends or other
students will travel with the team to support their own side.
When a school team (9)_______ another one, it is the whole school that feels proud, not
only the players. It can also mean that a school becomes well-known for being good at certain
sports and pupils from that school may end up playing (10)_______ national and international
teams so that the school has some really famous names associated with it.
Question 6: A. famous B. popular C. strange D. smart
Question 7: A. anyone B. everyone C. someone D. no one
Question 8: A. ought B. should C. must D. might
Question 9: A. victories B. wins C. beats D. loses
Question 10: A. up B. to C. for D. beside

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 11 to 15
Most large cities now have an underground system, like the French “Metro”. When you
need to change trains, you usually ought to walk along bare, uninteresting corridors. Sometimes,
if you are lucky, there will be “buckers”- people playing music in the hope of earning a few
pence. They will be very pleased if you throw a few coins into the hat they have placed on the
ground in front of them, but they will go on playing happily even if you don’t. These buckers
give us a moment of pleasure as we wait for our trains. It is pity, then, that the authorities are
against bucking, and do what they can to stop it. Buskers may be breaking the law, but I think
that most people are glad to have little music to brighten their busy lives.

Question 11: The writer of the passage wants to _______.

A. complain about the metro system
B. encourage people to use the metro
C. feel pity for buckers
D. say that bucking is doing no harm
Question 12: According to the writer, waiting for trains is most of the time ______.
A. boring B. exciting C. costing D. embarrassing
Question 13: Buckers are those who ______.
A. earn money selling train tickets
B. play music for fun
C. play music for a living
D. beg people for food
Question 14: According to the passage, bucking is ______.
A. a kind of music B. against the law
C. a kind of hobby D. not what train passengers like
Question 15: The words “bare” in line 2 is nearest in meaning to ______.
A. crowded B. comfortable C. old D. empty
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 16: _______ you study for these exams, _______ you will do.
A. The harder / the better B. The more / the much
C. The hardest / the best D. The hard / the good
Question 17: This is the school ______ I studied _______ I was a boy.

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A. where – when B. which – when C. which – that D. where – that
Question 18: Would you like a piece of cake ? - _______.
A. Yes. I would B. Yes, I do like C. Yes, please D. Yes, of course
Question 19: We turned off the radio _______ the boring program.
A. because B. because of C. however D. in spite of
Question 20: Take the clothes ________ and hang it up before it gets wrinkled.
A. off B. on C. in D. up
Question 21: - I’m sorry about that!
- _____!
A. That’s right B. Of course C. You’re welcome D. It’s OK
Question 22: When are you going to get the roof _______ ? It leaks quite badly.
A. repair B. to repair C. repairing D. repaired
Question 23: The child will die _______ nobody sends him for a doctor.
A. if B. unless C. when D. so
Question 24: I still can’t believed it! My bicycle_______ last night.
A. was stolen B. was stealing C. stolen D. stole
Question 25: This morning while I ______ for the bus, the rain stopped.
A. waited B. have waited C. had waited D. was waiting
Question 26: Just a minute too late, he _______ on the train when the girl came.
A. leaves B. had left C. leaving D. left
Question 27: She wants to look _______ in her wedding reception.
A. natural B. naturally C. nature D. natured
Question 28: Have you got an idea ______ we should do to deal with this matter?
A. how B. where C. what D. why
Question 29: Neither Tom nor his friends________ there last night.
A. is B. are C. was D. were
Question 30: Aren’t you fed up _____ the same thing everyday?
A. of doing B. with doing C. with do D. on doing
Question 31: The house really needs _______.
A. for repainted B. to be repainting C. being repainted D. repainting
Question 32: Nam used to visit his grandmother ,_____?
A. used he B. didn’t he C. doesn’t he D. did he
Question 33: Excuse me! I’m doing my homework. _______ turning down your radio a bit?
A. Would you please B. Can you C. Could you D. Would you
mind
Question 34: What do you think of Korean film?
A. Yes, I do B. I like them C. No, I don’t D. I think of them
very much
Question 35: Several rare species are dying ______ owing to human beings’ deforestation and
careless hunting
A. up B. out C. away D. down
Question 36: The ………………year in Vietnam runs from September to June and is divided
into 2 terms.
A. academically B. academicals C. academical D. academic
Question 37: The 25th Sea Games will be held in Lao. It is Lao’s first time as the ______ for the
games.
A. host B. competitor C. supporter D. participant
Question 38: The Vietnamese Women's Football team _______ defended the SEA Games title.
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Question 39: Children receive its early _______ at home so parents should buy some ________
magazines to put them in the bookcase.
A. educational/educated B. educational/education
C. education / educational D. education/educated
Question 40: He was offered the job despite his poor _______.
A. achievements B. preparations C. qualifications D. expressions
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 41: No one in the class is taller than Lan.
A. Lan is the tallest student in the class B. Lan is the tall student in the class
C. Lan is the tallest student in class D. Lan is tallest student in the class
Question 42: “Why hasn’t Minh phoned? ” she wondered
A. She wondered why Minh hasn’t phoned
B. She wondered why Minh didn’t phone
C. She wondered why Minh hadn’t phoned
D. She wondered why hadn’t Minh phoned
Question 43: Ban cannot get married because he is under sixteen.
A. Ban is young enough to get married B. Ban is too young to get married
C. Ban is old enough to get married D. Ban is too old to get married
Question 44: Although traffic was bad, Mr. David managed to get to his office on time.
A. Despite of the bad traffic, Mr. David managed to get to his office on time.
B. In spite of the traffic was bad, Mr. David managed to get to his office on time.
C. Although the traffic was bad, but Mr. David managed to get to his office on time.
D. In spite of the bad traffic, Mr. David managed to get to his office on time.
Question 45: I’ll only help you if you promise to try harder.
A. Unless you promise to try harder, I’ll help you.
B. I won’t help you unless you promise to try harder.
C. I’ll help you even when you promise to try harder.
D. I won’t help you even when you promise to try harder.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction.
Question 46: By the time babies will be seven months old, they can sit up without support.
A B C D
Question 47: You are always driving your car such fast that you often cause accidents.
A B C D
Question 48: The computer is said to be one of the wonder of human beings in modern life.
A B C D
Question 49: Jackson was going to study all night, but he declined our invitation to dinner.
A B C D
Question 50: Florida, that is known to be the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year.
A B C D

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KÌ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2019

Mã đề thi 401
Họ, tên thí sinh: .............................................................
Số báo danh: ..................................................................

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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.
1: A. consist B. carry C. remove D. protect
2: A. solution B. principal C. passenger D. continent
Mark the letter At B, Ct 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.
3: A. touch B. round C. ground D. shout
4: A. combined B. travelled C. behaved D. practised
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes
each of the following exchanges.
5: A shop assistant is talking to a customer.
- Shop assistant: “Do you need anything else?”
- Customer: “________”
A. Good job! B. That’s all. Thanks. C. With pleasure. D. You’re
welcome.
6: Ann and Peter are talking about housework.
- Ann: “I think children should be paid for doing the housework.”
- Peter: “________. It’s their duty in the family.”
A. You’re exactly right B. That’s what 1 think
C. There’s no doubt about it D. I don’t think so
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.
7: These photos brought back many sweet memories of our trip to Hanoi last year.
A. Recalled B. released C. revised D. caught
Qưéstion 8: At first, John said he hadn’t broken the vase, but later he accepted it.
A. denied B. discussed C. protected D. admitted
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.
9: Children brought up in a caring environment tend to grow more sympathetic towards others.
A. loving B. dishonest C. healthy D hateful
10: It’s quite disappointing that some people still turn a blind eve to acts of injustice they witness
in the sưeet.
A. take no notice of B. have no foelfos fory
C. show respect for D. pay attention to
Mark the letter A, B, Cf or I) on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
11: As they remembered________about the danger of getting lost in the forest, the tourists
closely followed the tour guide.
A. being warned B. warning C. to be warned D. to warn
12: Once ________ for viruses, the software can be installed in the school computer system for
use. .
A. as tested B. is tested C. testing D. tested
13: The teacher entered the room while the students________their plan for the excursion.
A. discuss B. were discussing C. discussed D. are
discussing

14: His choice of future career is quite similar _______ mine.

A. with B. at C. for D. to
15: With his good sẹnse of humour, Martin is quite_______ with the students.

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A. popularity B. popular C. polularise D. popularly
16: The residents of the village are living a happy life _______ they lack modem facilities.
A because of B. although C. therefore D. despite
17: Action films with big stars tend to _______ great public attention.
A. achieve B. show C. attract D. reach
18: This is_______ most beautiful song I’ve ever listen to.
A. an B. a C. the D. Ø
19: The scientists are working on a drug capable of _______ the spread of cancerous cells.
A. arresting B. catching C. seizing D. grasping
20: The little boy took an instant liking to his baby sitter _______.
A. upon their first meeting B. before he first met her
C. prior to their first meeting D. as soon as he meets her
21: It’s time he acted like a_______ adult and stopped blaming others for his; wrongdoings.
A. responsible B. sociable C. believable D. suitable
22: We_______ on a field trip if the weather is fine this weekend.
A. could have gone B. will go C. would go D. went
23: One recipe for success is to stay focused and_______ yourself to whatever you do.
A. apply B. attach C. assign D. adhere
24: It’s not my_______ to tell you how to run your life, but I think you should settle down and
have a family.
A. work B. chore C. job D. career
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.
Becoming an independent language learner
In an educational context, the term ‘learner independence’ has gained increasing importance in
recent years. It is of particular (25) _______ to language learning and commonly refers to the
way students confidently control and organise their own language learning process. While some
people seem to have an almost (26) _______ flair for languages, others have to rely on strategies
to maximise theừ skills and learn a foreign language more effectively.
The main thing to remember is that becoming a truly independent learner ultimately depends
above all on taking responsibility for your own learning and being prepared to take every
opportunity available to you to learn. You also increase your chances of (27) _______ by
learning according to your own needs and interests, using all available resources. Research shows
that learners (28) _______ adopt this approach will undoubtedly manage to broaden their
language abilities considerably and (29) _______, are more likely to achieve their objectives in
the longer term.
25: A. resemblance B. relevance C. acquaintance D. accentanrp
26: A. habitual B. spiritual C. perceptive D. instinct
27: A. successfully B. successful C. succeed D. success
28: A. who B. why C. where D. which
29: A. as a result B. in contrast C. though D. because
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to incorrect
answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34.
Tribal tourism is a relatively new type of tourism. It involves travellers going to remote
destinations, staying with local people and learning about their culture and way of life. They stay
in local accommodation, share facilities with local people, and join in with meals and
celebrations. At the moment, less than one percent of holidays are tribal tourism holidays, but this
is set to change.
Tribal tourism is often compared with foreign exchange visits. However a foreign exchange
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places where the lifestyle is very different from that in their home location. Those who have been
to a tribal holiday explain that experiencing this lifestyle is the main attraction. They say that it
offers them the chance to live in a way they never have before.
Not everyone is convinced that tribal tourism is a good thing, and opinions are divided. The
argument is about whether or not it helps the local population, or whether it exploits them. The
main problem is that, because tribal tourism is relatively new, the long-term influences on local
populations have not been studied in much detail. Where studies have been carried out, the
effects have been found to be negative.
So is it possible to experience an exotic culture without harming it in some way? “With a bit
of thought, we can maximise the positive influences and minimise the negative,” says travel
company director Hilary Waterhouse. “The most important thing for a tribal tourist is to show
respect for, learn about, and be aware of, local customs and traditions. Always remember you’re a
guest.”
(Adapted from "Complete ỊELTS" by Rawdon Wyatt)
30: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. An Old Tourist Destination B. Holidays with a Difference
C. Different Customs of a Tribe D. Peak Holiday Seasons
31: The word “They” in paragraph 1 refers to_______.
A. travellers B. facilities C. local people D. remote
destinations
32: According to paragraph 2, what is the main attraction of tribal tourism?
A. Tourists can stay with people of the same values.
B. Tourists can interact with other foreign visitors.
C. Tourists can experience a different lifestyle.
D. Tourists can explore beauty spots in remote areas.
33: The word “divided” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
A. similar B. important C. different D. interesting
34: According to Hilary Waterhouse, the most important thing for a tribal tourist is to_______.
A. forget about negative experiences B. respect local customs and traditions
C. learn about other guests D. be accompanied by other travellers
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.
E-waste is being produced on a scale never seen before. Computers and other electronic
equipment become obsolete in just a few years, leaving customers with little choice but to buy
newer ones to keep up. Millions of tons of computers, TVs, smartphones, and other equipment
are discarded each year. In most countries, all this waste ends up in landfills, where it poisons the
environment - e-waste contains many toxic substances such as lead, mercury, and arsenic that
leak into the ground.
Recycling is the ideal solution to the problem. E-waste contains significant amounts of
valuable metals like gold and silver that make it attractive to recycle. In theory, recycling gold
from old computers is more efficient - and less environmentally destructive - than digging it from
the earth. The problem is that a large percentage of e-waste dropped off for recycling in wealthy
countries is sold and diverted to the developing world, posing an increasing threat to the health of
the people there.
To address the problem of the international trade in e-waste, 170 nations signed the 1989
Basel Convention, an agreement requiring that developed nations notify developing nations of
hazardous waste shipments coming into their countries. Then, in 1995 the Basel Convention was
modified to ban hazardous waste shipments to poor countries completely. Although the ban
hasn’t taken effect the European Union, where recycling infrastructure is well developed, has
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of electronics they produce.
Companies like Creative Recycling Systems in Florida, the USA, are hoping to profit from
clean e-waste recycling. The key to their business is a huge, building-size machine able to
separate electronic products into their component materials. As the machine’s steel teeth break up
e-waste, all the toxic dust is removed from the process. This machine can handle some 70,000
tons of electronics a year. Although this is only a fraction of the tota1, it wouldn’t take many
more machines like this to process the entire USA’s output of high-tech trash.
Unfortunately, under current policies, domestic processing of e-waste is not compulsory, and
while shipping waste abroad is ethically questionable, it is still more profitable than processing it
safely in the USA. Creative Recycling Systems is hoping that the US government will soon
create laws deterring people from sending e-waste overseas.
(Adapted from "Reading explorer 4” by Paul MacIntyre and Nancy Hubley )
35: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Waste Recycling: A Storm in a Teacup B. Domestic Recycling: Pros and Cons
C. E-waste - An Export Commodity of the Future D. E-waste - A Mess to Clear up
36: The word “obsolete” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to_______.
A. outdated B. inaccurate C. broken D. incomplete
37: As stated in paragraph 2, a large percentage of e-waste meant for recycling in the developed
countries_______.
A. is buried deep in the soil at landfills B. contains all valuable metals except gold
C. is later recycled in local factories D. is eventually sent to developing nations
38: The word “notify" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. assure B. notice C. excuse D. inform
39: The word ‘it’ in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
A. the ban B. recycling infrastructure
C. the European Union D. the Basel Convention
40: According to the European Union’s law, electronics manufacturers are required to_______.
A. upgrade their recycling infrastructure regularly
B. sell their e-waste to developed nations only
C. sign the Basel Convention
D. take responsibility for disposing of their products safely
41: Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. The USA’s total e-waste output amounts to 70,000 tons per year.
B. Creative Recycling Systems has made a fortune from their recycling machine.
C. The Basel Convention originally banned the import of high-tech trash into European
countries.
D. Shipping e-waste abroad yields greater profit than recycling it safely in the USA.
42: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Most countries have made enormous efforts to manage their e-waste exports.
B. Legislative action is fundamental to solving the problem of e-waste effectively.
C. Strict laws against sending e-waste abroad have recently been upheld in Florida.
D. Developing nations benefit more from the trade in e-waste than their developed
counterparts
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
43: Peter moved abroad for a fresh start. He regrets it now.
A. If only Peter had moved abroad for a fresh start.
B. Peter wishes he hadn't moved abroad for a fresh start.
C. If Peter moved abroad for a fresh start, he would regret it.
D. Peter regrets not having moved abroad for a fresh start.
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44: Smartphones are becoming reasonably priced. New applications make them more appealing.
A. Appealing though smartphones are with new applications, they are becoming less
affordably priced.
B. Whatever new applications smartphones have, they are becoming more appealing with
reasonable prices.
C. No matter how reasonable the prices of smartphones are, they are not so appealing with
new applications.
D. Not only are smartphones becoming more affordable but, with new applications, they are
also more appealing.
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.
45: It was wrong of you to criticise your son in front of his friends
A. You shouldn’t have criticised your son in front of his friends
B. You must have criticised your son in front of his friends.
C. You mightn’t have criticised your son in front of his friends.
D. You could have criticised your son in front of his friends.
46: My father likes reading newspapers more than watching TV.
A. My father doesn’t like watching TV as much as reading newspapers.
B. My father likes watching TV more than reading newspapers
C. My father doesn’t like reading newspapers as much as watching TV.
D. My father likes watching TV as much as reading newspapers.
47: “How long have you lived here, Lucy?” asked Jack.
A. Jack asked Lucy how long did she live here. B. Jack asked Lucy how long she had lived
there.
C. Jack asked Lucy how long she lived here. D. Jack asked Lucy how long had she
lived there.

Mark the letter A, B, c or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction ỉn each of the following questions.
48: At the beginning of the ceremony, there was a respectable one-minute silence in
remembrance of
A B C
the victims of the earthquake.
D
49: My mother gets up usually early to prepare breakfast for the whole family.
A B C D
50: The money raised in the appeal will use to help those in need in remote areas.
A B C D

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KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2019

Mã đề thi 402
Họ tên thí sinh: ………..
Số báo danh: .................
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on four answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 1: The aroma of freshly baked bread in the morning has always ......memories of his
childhood home.
A. evoked B. reminisced C. instilled D. incited
Question 2: Schoolchildren shouldn't make fun of those who are intellectually.....to them.
A responsible B familiar C. inferior D. essential
Question 3: John is......most hard-working student I’ve ever known.
A. the B. Ø C. a D. an
Question 4: Joseph would never forget......by his boss through no fault of his own.
A. criticising B. being criticised C. to criticise D. to be criticised
Question 5: Once ………….with sufficient information, the freshmen will feel more confident to
start the new course.
A. having provided B. provided C. are provided D. providing
Question 6: I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to......your feelings when I said such a thing.
A. injure B. hurt C. destroy D. break
Question 7: Backpacking is best suited for those who are in good physical condition......
A. without being required to walk several miles
B. so that it would require walking several miles
C. as it may require walking several miles
D. so as not to require walking several miles
Question 8: Laura came to......me for taking care of her dog when she was away.
A. thankful B. thankfulness C. thankfully D. thank
Question 9: My uncle tries to spend time playing with his children......he is very busy.
A. because of B. although C. moreover D. despite
Question 10: Linda took great photos of butterflies while she......in the forest.
A. is hiking B. was hiking C. hiked D. had hiked
Question 11: If you follow my directions, you......her house easily.
A. will find B. would have found C. would find D. found
Question 12: The children are highly excited.....the coming summer holiday.
A. with B. about C. to D. for
Question 13. The film was so intriguing that the audience were all......to the screen until the end.
A. stuck B. hooked C. glued D. attached
Question 14: A key component of Industry 4.0 is the Internet of Things characterized by the
connections of all mobile......
A. accessories B. devices C. utensils D. vehicles
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best
completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 15: Linda and Peter are talking about safe driving.
~ Linda: “I think drink-driving should be severely punished.”
~ Peter: “......... It may cause accidents or even deaths.”
A. I don’t think so. B. I absolutely agree with you.
C. I don’t understand what you mem. D. You must be kidding.
Question 16: A porter is talking to Mary in the hotel lobby.
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~ Mary: ".........”
A. What a shame! B. Me too. C. Yes, please. D. You're
welcome.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 17: Many experts support the view that children should start learning English as early
as possible.
A. reason B. problem C. reaction D. opinion
Question 18: The young singer’s career took off after her latest album topped the charts.
A. ended in failure B. became successful
C. went unnoticed D. remained unchanged
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 19: My kids only have a faint memory of our hometown as they have lived away from
it for a long time.
A. clear B. poor C. quick D. vague
Question 20: For a fruitful discussion, the chairman should make sure that every member is at
liberty to voice their opinion.
A. getting approval B. having no restriction
C. getting satisfaction D. having no fredom
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 21:
A. leave B. learn C. speak D. teach
Question 22:
A. discussed B. performed C. cancelled D. followed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 23:
A. terrific B. beautiful C. general D. chemical
Question 24:
A. provide B. listen C. repeat D. collect
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 25: He badly suffered cyberbullying himself. He realised the true dangers of social
media only then.
A. Such was his suffering of cyberbullying that he didn’t realise the true dangers of social media.
B. Only when he had realised the true dangers of social media did he badly suffer cyberbullying
himself.
C. But for his terrible suffering of cyberbullying, he wouldn’t realise the true dangers of social
media.
D, Not until he had badly suffered cyberbullying himself did he realise the true dangers of social
media.
Question 26: Mike didn't follow his parents’ advice on choosing his career. He regrets it now.
A. Mike regrets having followed his parents’ advice on choosing his career.
B. Mike wishes he had followed his parents’ advice on choosing his career.
C. If only Mike followed his parents’ advice on choosing his career.
D. If Mike followed his parents’ advice on choosing his career he would regret it.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
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Question 27: Jack (A) cycles usually to work to (B) avoid traffic (C) jams at (D) rush hour.
Question 28: (A) With his (B) important contributions, Albert Einstein (C) considered one of the
(D) greatest physicists of all time.
Question 29: Our grandfather, who had an (A) excellent memory (B) when young, has become
very (C) forgettable in recent years due to his (D) old age.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 30. “What have you done to my laptop, Jane?” asked Tom.
A. Tom asked Jane what she had done to his laptop.
B. Tom asked Jane what had she done to his laptop.
C. Tom asked Jane what has she done to his laptop.
D. Tom asked Jane what she has done to his laptop.
Question 31: I’m certain that Joe attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
A. Joe needn’t have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
B. Joe mightn’t have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
C. Joe must have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
D. Joe could have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
Question 32: Many teenagers like facebooking more than doing sport.
A. Many teenagers like doing sport more than facebooking.
B. Many teenagers like doing sport as much as facebooking.
C. Many teenagers don’t like facebooking as much as doing sport.
D. Many teenagers don’t like doing sport as much as facebooking.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions from 33 to 37.
Effects of Television on Childhood Literacy
Nowadays, television occupies a large portion of children’s time. From when they start in
preschool, children spend more time watching television than participating in any other
(33)......except sleeping. (34)......, this is not necessarily a bad thing.
The results of some research suggest that there is a considerable overlap between the
comprehension processes activated while reading, and the processes (35)......take place during a
period of television viewing. If this is so, it may very well be the case that children who learn
comprehension skills from television viewing before they are ready to read are (36)......with some
very important tools when they later learn to read. It has been noted that children are frequently
better at recalling televised stories they have watched compared to those they have simply heard.
Due to the fact that it is a visual medium, television can present information more concretely than
written and spoken text, making it an ideal medium in which to (37)......some of the skills and
knowledge needed for later reading.
Question 33:
A. activity B. actively C. activate D. active
Question 34:
A. Due to B. Because C. However D. For example
Question 35:
A. who B. where C. that D. when
Question 36:
A. covered B. equipped C. obsessed D. occupied
Question 37:
A. cultivate B. allocate C. manipulate D. regulate
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
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Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is in the south-east of the country Edinburgh is situated on
the coast, and the beautiful green Pendand hills are not far from the city centre. Castle Rock
stands in the centre of Edinburgh and is the best place for fantastic views of the city. With a
population of almost half a million people, the city is an exciting mix of traditional and modern.
The first stop for most visitors to the city is the castle on Castle Rock. It is certainly worth a
visit and the area nearby is full of shops that sell whisky and tartans to the tourists. Edinburgh’s
most famous street, the Royal Mile, runs from the castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the
Scottish Parliament. Along the street, you can see many interesting buildings and you can stop for
a drink at a traditional, old Scottish pub.
During your visit, you should certainly take the time to see other parts of the city. Princes Street
has lovely gardens, museums and shops. The New Town is a superb area for walking with its
attractive 18th century houses, offices and churches. Finally, the Grassmarket is an old part of the
city, which is full of cafés, bars and restaurants.
Edinburgh's nightlife is excellent. Clubs usually stay open until three in the morning. You can
hear live music in pubs, choose from a number of first-class cinemas or go to a 'ceilidh' (a
traditional Scottish dance).
The best time to come to the city is in August. Thousands of people visit the Edinburgh
Festival, the world's biggest arts festival held every summer. With concerts, opera, theatre and art
exhibitions, there is something for everyone. For winter visitors, Hogmanay (the Scottish New
Year) is also an incredible experience that you will never forget.
(Adapted from “Straightforward – Pre-Intermediate” by Philip Kerr)
Question 38: Which best serves as the title of the passage?
A. Description of Scotland B. Famous cities in Edinburgh
C. The Future of Edinbrugh D. Destination Guide to Edinburgh
Question 39: The word "mix" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to.....
A. action B. mood C. combination D. mess
Question 40: The word “It” paragraph 2 refers to.....
A. the area B. a visit C. the city D. the castle
Question 41: According to paragraph 4, what is a 'ceilidh'?
A. It is a kind of music. B. It is a the name of a Scotish pub.
C. It is the first Scotish cinema D. It is a traditional Scotish dance.
Question 42: According to paragraph 5, what is NOT true about the Edinburgh Festival?
A. It is a famous event. B. It offers arts performances.
C. It attracts thousands of visitors. B. It takes place in winter.
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 questionsfrom 43 to 50.
The first impressioos are rather menacing. Visitors must sign in and show identification before
being allowed into the building. Such tight security gives one the feeling of entering a prison or
some other dangerous place. But what a deceptive first impression! Manhattan Comprehensive
Night High School may be the friendliest, most caring institution in all of New York City. A
school of last resort for many of its students, it is their best chance to turn their lives around, and
make friends in the process. Manhattan Comp, as it is called, is the first full-time night high
school in America.
High school is compulsory until the age of sixteen in America, but many students drop out,
either before or after they reach sixteen, and before receiving their high school diplomas. Until
now, night education programmes for dropouts only provided the basics and then awarded an
equivalency certificate. But now, Manhattan Comp offers the total high school experience,
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Break, physical education and clubs. The students receive an academic diploma, which they say
is more helpful in getting a job than an equivalency certificate. More than sixty percent of
Manhattan Comp's students go to to college.
Most of the students have either been expelled from or dropped out of other high schools. Some
have been in two or three schools before this one. What seems to make this school work for these
hard-to-place students is the staff and, most importantly, the principal. All students call him
Howard. As he walks through the building, he greets students by name, asks about their families
or jobs and jokes with them about the lack of variety in the school cafeteria.
Most students at Manhattan Comp are between eighteen and twenty-two years old. You must
be at least seventeen to enrol. The classes run from 5 to 11 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with
all-day enrichment programmes or Sundays which explore topics like playwriting, art and video
production. School terms are ten weeks long, which give students the opportunity to take time off
for family matters or jobs. Most students already have some academic credits from previous
schools, so instead of the actual four years in high school, they spend between six months and
two years at Manhattan Comp.
Question 43: Which best serves as the title of the passage?
A. A Day in the Life of a Manhatan Comp Student
B. Manhattan Comp: One of a Kind
C. Night Schools: A Passing Fad
D. The Success Story of a Typical American School
Question 44: The word "deceptive" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to.....
A. misleading B. unwelcoming C. subjective D. lasting
Question 45: What do Mahattan Comp students say about their academic diploma?
A. It demonstrates their superior academic competence.
B. It ensures their admission to well-known colleges.
C. It reflects a more thorough schooling experience.
D. It improves their chances of getting employed.
Question 46: The phrase "expelled from" in paragraph 3 mostly means.......
A. invited to attend B. asked to stay
C. forced to leave D. qualified to graduate
Question 47: The word "they" in paragraph 4 refers to......
A. schools B. years C. credits D. students
Question 48: How long does it generally take students to complete the education at Mahattan
Comp?
A. Two years and a half B. Four years
C. Ten weeks D. From six months to two years
Question 49: Which statement is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Visitors to Manhattan Comp are required to go through certain security procedures.
B. The schooling experience at Manhattan Comp is likely to change the students' lives for the
better.
C. Many students at Manhattan Comp have never had any formal schooling before.
D. All of the students at Manhattan Comp are seventeen or above.
Question 50: What can be inferred about Mahattan Comp from the passage?
A. It plays down the importance of extra-curricular activities.
B. It has recently been equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.
C. Its principalis is well-liked among the students for his amiability.
D. Its students are required to work part-time while pursuing their studies there.
.
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KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2019

Mã đề thi 421
Họ tên thí sinh: :...................................
Số báo danh:........................................
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best
completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 1: Joana and David, two lecturers, are talking about library skills.
~ Joana: "I think we should teach our students how to use the library."
~ David: ".......... . Library skills will help them use resources effectively."
A. You must be kidding. B. You're absolutely wrong.
C. That's not a good idea. D. 1 couldn't agree with you more.
Question 2: John is having dinner al Linda's house.
~ John: "This roast beef is so delicious."
~ Linda: "............"
A. No, don't worry. B. Sure. I'd love to.
C. I'm glad you like it. D. I don't, either.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 3: Laura is...... most intelligent girl I've ever known.
A. Ø B. a C. the D. an
Question 4: You shouldn't use that ladder as it doesn't look......enough.
A. certain B. stable C. correct D. constant
Question 5: The candidate took a......breath before he walked into the interview room.
A. deep B. deepen C. deeply D. depth
Question 6: The manager is directly responsible.......the efficient running of the office.
A. in B. at C. about D. for
Question 7: He would never forget...... a medal for bravery after saving three boys from
drowning.
A. to be awarded B. to award C. awarding D. being awarded
Question 8: ........., playing music is an effective way for them to open their heart to the outside
world.
A. For those with visual impairments B. Having been visually impaired
C. Being visually impaired people D. Such were their visual impairments
Question 9: My aunt used to sell vegetables at the local market to......a living.
A. earn B. do C. take D. have
Question 10: If the weather......fine tomorrow, we will have our biology lesson outdoors.
A. will be B. would be C. will have been D. is
Question 11: Young people are ambitious by nature, so they tend to set their......high on
whatever they do.
A. visions B. sights C. views D. eyes
Question 12: Mr Brown, a self-made businessman, attributed his success to hard......and a bit of
luck.
A. work B. task C. mission D. career
Question 13: With their undeveloped immune systems, young infants are......to a wide range of
minor ailments.
A. conducive B. susceptible C. favourable D. receptive
Question 14: The children.......lheir kites 10 the field when it started to rain heavily.
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Question 15: Many students work to earn money......their parents are rich.
A. however B. despite C. because of D. although
Question 16: When.......as captain of the national foolball team, he knew he had to try harder.
A. have appointed B. appointing C. appointed D. appoint
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 17: A. steal B. bread C. peak D. heat
Question 18: A. threatened B. promised C. injured D. agreed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from
the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 19: A. holiday B. summary C. festival D. selection
Question 20: A. delete B. study C. survive D. reward
Mark the letterA, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 21: Much to their disappointment, their start-up project fell through, though it had
been carefully planned.
A. succeeded B. moved C. failed D. expanded
Question 22: A new road has just been built to connect my hometown with the city centre.
A. locale B. transport C. move D. link
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.
Question 23: As an advocate of women's rights, James strongly rejects the view that women
should stay at home to take care of their families.
A. regards B. supports C. dismisses D. denies
Question 24: Judy was not so worried about having left her bag on the bus as there was nothing
expensive but a few odds and ends in it.
A. trivial things B. valuable items
C. familiar objects D. personal belongings
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 ofthe numbered blanks from 25 to 29.
The Cyberspaee Learning Initiative
Advances in technology have generated revolutionary applications that could change the face of
education as we know it today. Online learning, also known as electronic learning, may
(25)......the future of education thanks to recent developments in the Internet and multimedia
technologies.
It is anticipated that cyberspace institutions or online universities will replace traditional
educational (26)...... . Virtual classrooms will be multi-functional, acting simultaneously as
learning platforms, forum and (27)...... networks They will be geared towards promoting the
acquisition of knowledge as a life-long endeavour, (28)...... occurs through global collaboration.
Cyberspace institutions can go a long way towards achieving this as they are able to liberate us
from the limitations of time and space. Flexibility of time and location makes e-leaming a highly
accessible, international resource (29)......, prospective students will, regardless of age,
background or origin, have unlimited access to both formal and informal learning opportunities.
The pursuit of knowledge will consequently become an end in itself and not a means to an end.
Qnestion 25: A. see B. plan C. shape D. view
Qnestion 26: A. provisions B. specifications C. backgrounds D. establishments
Qnestion 27: A. socialise B. socially C. social D. society
Question 28: A. when B. where C. which D. who
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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.
Dubai is the second largest of the emirates which make up the United Arab Emirates In the
1950s, it was a tiny coastal village. Now it is a huge modern city with a population of over
700,000. It offers an excellent modern lifestyle and is known around the world as a top tourist
destination.
Dubai has something for everyone. Holidaymakers can enjoy a relaxing break, and people
looking for adventure can find something new and exciting. The excellent hotels and facilities
make it a popular place for business conferences and exhibitions.
Dubai offers many unusual holiday experiences. Visitors can go on a desert safari or drive in
the sand dunes in the four-wheel drive, watch camels racing or learn how to hunt with falcons.
They can try sand skiing. More relaxing is a cruise in a wooden dhow in the Gulf or a visit to the
city markets.
There are many opportunities to take photographs. The traditional architecture is amazing, and
there are many magnificent palaces and mosques. Visitors can visit a Bedouin village and see
camels and herds of goats. There are beautiful desert oases and the best sunsets in the world.
It is said that Dubai is the shopper's paradise. Many people come to Dubai for the shopping.
Visitors enjoy everything from modern malls to traditional markets. Low customs duties mean
that many products are less expensive than products bought tn other countries. While Dubai's
official language is Arabic, many shopkeepers speak English. Bur Juman Centre and Al Ghurair
Centre are places that every shopper should try.
Question 30: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Dubai: an Ancient City in Desertn B. Dubai: Things to Avoid
C. Dubai: Present and Future D. Dubai: Things to Do for Everyone
Question 31: The word “offers” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to......
A. receives B. provides C. exchanges D. attends
Question 32: According to paragraph 2, why is Dubai a popular place for business conferences
and exhibitions?
A. Because it offers new and exciting holidays.
B. Because it provides new business opportunities.
C. Because it has world-famous artists.
D. Because it has excellent hotels and facilities.
Question 33: The word “They” in paragraph 3 refers to......
A. falcons B. visitors . holiday experiences D. sand dunes
Question 34: According to paragraph 5, what is NOT true about shopping in Dubai?
A. Visitors can shop in both modern malls and traditional markets
B. Many products are cheaper than in other countries.
C. Bur Juman and Al Ghurair are popular shopping centres.
D. Most shopkeepers can't speak English.
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 41.
For over 300 yean since its appearance in Britain in 1621. newspapers were written and read by
only a tiny minority. In 1896. a new newspaper was produced in large numbers and at such low
prices that ordinary people could buy it on every street corner, and it was an instant success. The
Daily Mail, which is still running today, was the mother of the modern tabloid. and the beginning
of a whole new subculture in the British press. Today more than twice as many tabloids are sold
than the so-called 'quality press' titles such as The Times or The Guardian.
Originally, the word tabloid referred to the size and format. But today, for most people, the
word tabloid has nothing to do with shape and size. What makes a tabloid a tabloid is content,
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kinds. Tabloids dedicate most of their pages to stories about celebrities. This involves
photographing them in embarrassing situations, gossiping about their private lives and generally
making them look a bit silly. However, the tabloids are not simply an irritation for celebrities;
they are also a vehicle for self-promotion.
Though they have millions of devoted readers, tabloids are also widely criticised in Britain.
They are accused of being sensationalist, in bad taste, and of having no ethical standards in their
reporting and ‘researching’ methods. They may tap celebrities’ phones or even break into their
houses just to get a story. When criticised, the tabloids state that the public has a right to know
about everything, but celebrities have no rights to privacy at all.
So why does Britain, which has access to the best press agencies and the highest journalistic
standards, consume tabloids like chocolate? Maybe the reason is that we have enough news on
the television, the radio and in the quality newspapers. Tabloids are not actually about news at all.
Tabloids are just about gossip. And when it comes to gossip, what matters is not what is true or
what is kind, but what is entertaining and what is funny. The more in bad taste a story is, the
funnier it seems. And bad taste is what the British tabloids have made into an art.
(Adapted from Oxford Exam Excellence” by Dannula Gryca et al.)
Question 35: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. The Guardian: Feeding Bad Taste for Gossip
B. Tabloids: Too Kind to Be True
C. Tabloids versus Broadsheets: An Ongoing War
D. The Art of Bad Taste: The British Tabloid
Question 36: The word “formula” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to......
A. sequence B. readership C. design D. method
Question 37: The phrase “a vehicle” in paragraph 2 mostly means.....
A. a set of instructions on how to do something B. means of transporting something
C. a way of achieving something D. a method of researching
something
Question 38: The word "They" in paragrpah 3 refers to......
A. houses B. readers C. people D. tabloids
Question 39: Which is NOT mentioned in paragraph 3 as an accusatiion against tabloids?
A. They feature sensational news stories.
B. They vilolate the public's rights to privacy.
C. They bug celebrities' phone conversation.
D. They gain entry into celebrities' houses illegally.
Question 40: According to paragraph 4, what explains the popularity of tabloids Britain?
A.They are deemed to be more aesthetic than ‘quailty press’.
B. They provide thorough accounts of current issues.
C. They contain light-hearted stories that entertain readers.
D. They are governed by the highest journalistic standards.
Question 41: According to the passage, tabloids in Britain......
A. have the same sales figures as chocolate
B. are considered as a mixed blessing for celebrities
C. vary in shape, size, and format
D. are outsold by such ’quality press’ title as The Times
Question 42: Which of the tollowing is LEAST likely to be found in a modem tabloid?
A. An Oscar winner accused of tax evasion
B. Miss Universe lying about her A level results
C. Future changes in European economies
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best
combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 43: Jack dropped out of school al the age of 15. He now regrets it.
A. Jack regrets not having dropped out of school when he was 15.
B. Jack wishes he hadn't dropped out of school when he was 15.
C. If only Jack had dropped out of school when he wras 15.
D. If Jack dropped out of school when he was 15, he would regret it.
Qwcsdan 44: The green campaign was strongly supported by the local people The
neighbourhood looks fresh and clean now.
A Only if the local people had strongly supported the green campaign would the neighbourhood
look fresh and clean now.
B But for the strong support of the bocal people for the green campaign, the neighbourhood
would look fresh and clean now
C. Had the local people not strongly supported the green campaign, the neighborhood wouldn't
look fresh and clean now
D. Scarcely had the green campaign been strongly supported by the local people when the
neighbourhood looked fresh and clean.
Question 45: 'Why didn't you attend the meeting. Maty?" Tom asked.
A. Tom asked Mary why didn't she attend the meeting.
B. Tom asked Mary why she hadn't attended the meeting.
C. Tom asked why she hadn’t attended the meeting.
D. Tom asked Mary why she wasn't attending the meeting.
Question 46: I’m sure that they had practised hard for the games as they won a lot of medals.
A. They shouldn’t have practised hard for the games as they won a lot of medals.
B. Thev must have practised hard for to games as they won a lot of medals.
C. They might have practised hard for the gamesas they won a lot of medals.
D. They couldn’t have practised hard for the games as they won a lot of medals.
Question 47: I like reading books more than surfing the Internet.
A. I don't like reading books as much as surfing the Internet.
B I don't like surfing the Internet as much as reading books.
C. I like reading books less than surfing the Internet.
D. I like surfing the Internet more than reading books.
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.
Question 48: The school year (A) starts usually in late August (B) in most (C) parts of (D) the
country.
Question 49: Plastic bags (A) are harmful to (B) the environment (C) so they (D) should replace
by paper bags.
Question 50: Thanks to (A) advances in medical science, (B) life expectation for both men and
women (C) has improved greatly over the (D) past decades.
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KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2018

Mã đề thi 403

Họ, tên thí sinh: ...........................................................SBD: ................................................

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined
part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. dream B. wear C. treat D. mean
Question 2: A. attacks B. medals C. concerns D. fingers
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from
the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. behave B. relax C. enter D. allow
Question 4: A. disaster B. origin C. charity D. agency
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.
Question 5: Judy has just won a full scholarship to one of the most prestigious universities in the
country; she must be on cloud nine now.
A. extremely panicked B. obviously delighted
C. incredibly optimistic D. desperately sad
Question 6: People nationwide have acted without hesitation to provide aids for the victims in
the disaster-stricken areas.
A. uncertainty B. willingness C. awareness D. reluctance
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 7: The football final has been postponed until next Sunday due to the heavy
snowstorm.
A. cancelled B. continued C. changed D. delayed
Question 8: The chairman’s thought-provoking question ignited a lively debate among the
participants in the workshop:
A. triggered B. arose C. defined D. hosted
Question 9: Two students are talking about the school curriculum.
- Ted: “Swimming should be made part of the school curriculum.”
- Kate: “________. It is an essential life skill.”
A. Oh, that’s a problem. B. I can’t agree with you more.
C. Not at all D. You can make it.
Question 10: Jane is talking to Mike, who has just helped her with her luggage.
- Jane: “_________.”
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A. It’s too heavy. B. It’s not my duty.
C. Thanks a lot, indeed. D. Welcome back.
Question 11: Only after he _________ the job as a computer programmer did he realise how
much he loved it.
A. has left B. had left C. was leaving D. would leave
Question 12: You must not _________ any step in the process; otherwise, you would not be able
to cook the dish properly.
A. quit B. skip C. leave D. hide
Question 13: If you didn’t have to leave today, I _________ you around the city.
A. have shown B. showed C. will show D. would show
Question 14: I’ve been waiting for hours. You _________ to tell me you would come late.
A. oughtn’t to have phoned B. must have phoned
C. should have phoned D. needn’t have phoned
Question 15: The operation of the newly constructed plants is likely to lead to _________
environmental consequences.
A. far-reaching B. far-gone C. far-off D. far-flung
Question 16: He promised _________ his daughter a new bicycle as a birthday present.
A. buy B. to buy C. to buying D. buying
Question 17: Many parents tend to make their children study hard in the belief that good
education will enable them to _________ in the future.
A. turn up B. get on C. get out D. turn away
Question 18: The _________ prices of property in big cities may deter people on low incomes
from owning a house there.
A. forbidding B. competitive C. prohibitive D. inflatable
Question 19: Michael rarely returns to his hometown, _________?
A. hasn’t he B. does he C. has he D. doesn’t he
Question 20: Susan has achieved great _________ in her career thanks to her hard work.
A. success B. succeed C. successful D. successfully
Question 21: After a momentary _________ of concentration, Simon managed to regain his
focus and completed the test.
A. lapse B. fault C. failure D. error
Question 22: Drastic measures should be taken to tackle the problems _________ child abuse.
A. involved B. to involve C. involving D. are involving
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 23 to
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When hosting an Olympic Games, a country has to take account of several considerations,
among which the financial one is by far the most important. The costs of hosting the Olympics
can (23) ______ tens of billions of dollars, and it is commonplace for budgets to double or even
triple. In addition to direct costs of hosting the Games (the opening and closing ceremonies,
athletes’ village, security, etc.), cities often must build expensive new venues (24) ______ lesser-
known sports. Once constructed, sports venues often incur additional maintenance costs long
after the Games have ended.
While costs are the (25) ______ concern for a host city, there are other factors to consider.
For one, an Olympic host city may receive substantial revenue from ticket sales, tourist spending,
corporate sponsorship, and television rights. Cities such as Los Angeles (1984) and Seoul (1988)
actually made a large profit from the Games they hosted. (26) ______, hosting the Olympic
Games confers prestige on a host city and country, which can lead to increased trade and tourism.
The Olympics are also an opportunity to invest in projects (27) ______ improve the city’s quality
of life, such as new transportation systems.
(Adapted from “Skillful Reading & Writing 4” by Mike Boyle and Lindsay Warwick)
Question 23: A. outnumber B. exceed C. overcharge D. surmount
Question 24: A. on B. at C. in D. for
Question 25: A. instrumental B. primary C. influential D.
supplementary
Question 26: A. In addition B. Otherwise C. For example D. However
Question 27: A. which B. who C. what D. whom
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 28 to 34.
Another form of body language that is used differently, depending on the culture, is
distance. In North America people don’t generally stand as close to each other as in South
America. Two North Body language is a vital form of communication. In fact, it is believed that
the various forms of body langauge contribute about 70 percent to our comprehension. It is
important to note, however, that body language varies in different cultrues. Take for example, eye
movement. In the USA a child is expected to look directly at a parent or teacher who is scolding
him/her. In other cultures the opposite is true. Looking directly at a teacher or parent in such a
situation is considered a sign of disrespect.
Americans who don’t know each other well will keep a distance of four feet between them,
whereas South Americans in the same situation will stand two to three feet apart. North
Americans will stand closer than two feet apart only if they are having a confidential
conversation or if there is intimacy between them.
Gestures are often used to communicate. We point a finger, raise an eyebrow, wave an arm
- or move any other part of the body - to show what we want to say. However, this does not mean
that people all over the world use the same gestures to express the same meanings. Very often we
find that the same gestures can communicate different meanings, depending on the country. An
example of a gesture that could be misinterpreted is sticking out the tongue. In many cultures it is
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The dangers of misunderstanding one another are great. Obviously, it is not enough to learn
the language of another culture. You must also learn its non-verbal signals if you want to
communicate successfully.
(Adapted from “Reading Academic English” by Judy Rapoport, Ronit Broder and Sarah
Feingold)
Question 28: What is the passage mainly about?
A. The significance of non-verbal signals in America
B. Misunderstandings in communication
C. Interpretations of gestures in different cultures
D. Non-verbal communication across cultures
Question 29: According to paragraph 1, when scolded by his/her parent or teacher, an American
child is expected to _________.
A. stand close to the person B. look directly at the person
C. raise his/her eyebrows D. point a finger at the person
Question 30: The word “intimacy” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. enjoyment B. closeness C. strength D. agreement
Question 31: The word “misinterpreted” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. misbehaved B. misunderstood C. mispronounced D. misspelled
Question 32: The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to _________.
A. an example B. making a mistake
C. the country D. sticking out the tongue.
Question 33: As stated in the passage, in order to communicate successfully with people from
another culture, it is advisable for a person _________.
A. to learn only non-verbal signals of that culture
B. to travel to as many countries as possible
C. to use the body language of the people from that culture
D. to learn both the language and non-verbal signals of that culture
Question 34: Which form of body language is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. posture B. gesture C. distance D. eye movement
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.
The green building movement, started in the 1970s as a way to reduce environmental
destruction, is changing the way buildings are constructed. In the early years, green builders were
a small minority, and their goals of reducing the environmental impact of buildings were
considered unrealistic. Now, however, the movement is growing, as builders have been able to
take advantage of new technology.
Green builders try to make use of recycled materials, which means less waste in dumps.
Also, they reduce environmental impact by reducing the energy requirements of a building. One
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way is to provide an alternative, non-polluting source of energy. First, with solar panels, it is
possible to produce electricity from the rays of the sun. Once installed, they provide energy at no
cost and with no pollution.
Another solution is to reduce the amount of energy required in a building. It is possible to
cut electricity use noticeably by improving natural lighting and installing low-energy light bulbs.
To reduce the amount of fuel needed for heating or cooling, builders also add insulation to the
walls so that the building stays warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
One example of this advanced design is the Genzyme Center of Cambridge, the most
environmentally responsible office building in America. Every aspect of the design and building
had to consider two things: the need for a safe and pleasant workplace for employees and the
need to lesson the negative environmental impact. 75 percent of the building materials were
recycled materials, and the energy use has been reduced by 43 percent and water use by 32
percent, compared with other buildings of the same size.
It other parts of the world, several large-scale projects have recently been developed
according to green building principles. One of these is in Vauban, Germany, in an area that was
once the site of army housing. The site has been completely rebuilt with houses requiring 30
percent less energy than conventional ones. These houses, heated by special non-polluting
systems, are also equipped with solar panels.
A larger projects is under way in China. The first phase of this project will include houses
for 400 families built with solar power, non-polluting bricks, and recycled wall insulation. In a
second phase, entire neighborhoods in six cities will be built. If all goes well, the Chinese
government plans to copy these ideas in new neighborhoods across China.
Green building ideas, on a small or large scale are spreading. Individuals, companies, and
governments are beginning to see their benefits. Not only are they environmentally friendly,
green buildings improve living and working conditions and also save money in the long run.
(Adapted from “Advanced Reading Power” by Beatrice S. Mikulecky and Linda Jeffries)
Question 35: Which of the following does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Economic benefits of environmentally responsible buildings
B. Successfully green building projects all over the world
C. New technologies applied to constructing office buildings
D. An environmentally friendly approach to constructing buildings
Question 36: According to paragraph 1, the environmental goals set by green builders were
initially considered unrealistic presumably because _________.
A. there was a lack of green builders at the beginning of the 20th century
B. the potential applications of technology to constructing green buildings were not
recognised then
C. the problems of environment destruction were not prevalent at the time
D. there was an abundance of natural materials for the construction of conventional buildings
Question 37: The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
A. rays of the sun B. recycled materials C. green builders D. solar panels
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Question 38: The word “insulation” in paragraph 3 mostly means _________.
A. systems that protect buildings from the sun’s rays
B. devices that monitor changes in temperature
C. panels that convert solar energy into electricity
D. materials that prevent heat loss and absorption
Question 39: What is one common characteristic shared by the Genzyme Center of Cambridge
and the project in Vauban, Germany?
A. Both were built based on green building principles, which reduces energy use considerably
B. Both took advantage of new insulation technology, which cuts down on construction costs
C. Both were built out of entirely recycled materials instead of conventional ones
D. Both are housing complexes with special, non-polluting heating system
Question 40: The phrase “under way” in paragraph 6 mostyly means _________.
A. being notified B. being certified C. being inspected D. being launched
Question 41: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 7 as a merit of green
buildings?
A. Improving living conditions B. Proving more economial eventually
C. Being friendly to the environment D. Increasing work productivity
Question 42: According to the passage, which of the following statements about green buildings
is TRUE?
A. They are gaining in popularity in different parts of the world
B. They are more economical and produce no pollution
C. They have only been built in technologically developed countries
D. They are environmentally responsible constructions with gardens
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 43: “Don’t forget to submit your assignments by Thursday,” said the teacher to the
students.
A. The teacher reminded the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.
B. The teacher allowed the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.
C. The teacher ordered the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.
D. The teacher encouraged the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.
Question 44: They expect that recent changes will bring about an overall improvement in the
quality of the country’s education.
A. Recent changes are expected to lead to an overall improvement in the quality of the
country’s education.
B. The quality of the country’s education is expected to be the consequence of recent
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C. It is expected that recent changes are caused by an overall improvement in the country’s
education.
D. It was expected that recent changes would result in an overall improvement in the quality
of the country’s education.
Question 45: She wasn’t early enough to catch the bus.
A. She wasn’t late for the bus. B. She didn’t arrive late for the bus.
C. She arrived too early for the bus. D. She was too late to catch the bus.
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.
Question 46: They have carried out exhausting research into the effects of smartphones on
schoolchildren’s behaviour and their academic performance.
A. exhausting B. into
C. behaviour D. academic performance.
Question 47: Most wonders seems to be happy with their new working conditions.
A. seems B. with C. new D. conditions
Question 48: It is the night of 5th November that people in Britain light bonfires and have
fireworks as a national tradition.
A. the night of 5th November B. in Britain
C. fireworks D. national
Question 49: His friends supported and encouraged him. He did really well in the competition.
A. If his friends had given him support and encouragement, he could have done really well in
the competition.
B. No matter how much his friends supported and encouraged him, he couldn’t do well in the
competition.
C. Such were his friends’ support and encouragement that he couldn’t do really well in the
competition.
D. Had it not been for his friends’ support and encouragement, he couldn’t have done so well
in the competition.
Question 50: Joe has finished his frist-aid course. He proves extremely helpful as a rescue
worker.
A. Although Joe proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker, he hasn’t finished his first-aid
course.
B. Without finishing his first-air course, Joe proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker.
C. However helpful Joe proves as a rescue worker, he hasn’t finished his first-aid course.
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best
completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 1: Silas is talking to his roommate, Salah, about the Olympic Games.
~ Silas: "Do you think our country can host the Olympic Games some day in the future?"
~ Salah: "................We can't afford such a big event."
A. You can say that again B. I can't agree with you more
C. Yes, you're right D. No, I don't think so
Question 2: Laura is telling Bob about her exam results.
~ Laura: "................" ~ Bob: "That's great. Congratulations!"
A. I hope I'll pass the exam tomorrow. B. I've passed the exam with an A.
C. I'll get the exam results tomorrow. D. I didn't do well in the exam.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 3: Thanks to highly technology, scientists have made many important sophisticated
discoveries in different fields.
A. accessible B. confusing C. effective D. advanced
Question 4: It is firmly believed that books are a primary means for knowledge and information.
disseminating
A. classifying B. distributing C. adopting D. inventing
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.
Question 5: With price increases on most necessities, many people have to for fear of tighten
their belt getting into financial difficulties.
A. dress in loose clothes B. spend money freely
C. save on daily expenses D. put on tighter belts
Question 6: Today the number of start-ups in Vietnam is as the government has created
mounting favourable conditions for them to develop their business.
A. peaking B. varying C. decreasing D. rising
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 7: A. delays B. begins C. attracts D. believes
Question 8: A. head B. bean C. meal D. team
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from
the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 9: A. sympathy B. poverty C. equipment D. character
Question 10: A. intend B. install C. follow D. decide
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 11: It......to reason that Jason passed the exam with flying colours on account of his
working hard during the term.
A. comes B. gets C. stands D. lays
Question 12: Our father suggested......to Da Nang for this summer holiday.
A. to going B. going C. go D. to go
Question 13: The patients......with the new drug showed better signs of recovery than those
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A. treated B. having treated C. treating D. who treated
Question 14: Only after she......from a severe illness did she realise the importance of good
health.
A. would recover B. has recovered C. had recovered D. was
recovering
Question 15: Several measures have been proposed to......the problem of unemployment among
university graduates.
A. pose B. admit C. address D. create
Question 16: There is no excuse for your late submission! You......the report by last Friday.
A. mightn't have finished B. should have finished C. needn't have finished D. must have
finished
Question 17: The presenter started his speech with a few......jokes to build rapport with the
audience.
A. whole-hearted B. light-hearted C. soft-hearted D. kind-hearted
Question 18: It is advisable that the apprentice should be......to learn the ins and outs of the new
job.
A. permissive B. noticeable C. acceptable D. observant
Question 19: Mary rarely uses social networks,......?
A. isn't she B. does she C. doesn't she D. is she
Question 20: Candidates are advised to dress formally to make a good......on job interviewers.
A. impress B. impressively C. impression D. impressive
Question 21: If Martin were here now, he......us to solve this difficult problem.
A. would help B. helps C. will help D. has helped
Question 22: You shouldn't lose heart; success often comes to those who are not......by failures.
A. left out B. put off C. switched off D. turned on
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.
Question 23: It concerns many sociologists that inadequate parents skills may lead to an increase
in the number of incidents of juvenile delinquency.
Question 24: It is the ASEAN Para Games that disabled athletes have an opportunity to have
their talents and efforts recognised.
Question 25: Teenagers is greatly influenced by not only their parents but also their peers.
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 26: I find it useful to join the sports club.
A. Joining the sports club is not useful for me. B. It is useful for me to join the sports club.
C. I used to join the sports club. D. I never like joining the sports club.
Question 27: It is believed that modern farming methods have greatly improved farmers' lives.
A. Farmers are believed to have enjoyed a much better life thanks to modern farming methods.
B. Modern farming methods were believed to have greatly improved farmers' lives.
C. Modern farming methods are believed to have had negative effects on farmers' lives.
D. People believe that there is little improvement in farmers' lives thanks to modern farming
methods.
Question 28: "Would you like to go to the show with me?" Anna said to Bella.
A. Anna reminded Bella to go to the show with her.
B. Anna persuaded Bella to go to the show with her.
C. Anna encouraged Bella to go to the show with her.
D. Anna invited Bella to go to the show with her.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best
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Question 29: Mary left home to start an independent life. She realised how much her family
meant to her.
A. Only when Mary realised how much her family meant to her did she leave home to start an
independent life.
B. To realise how much her family meant to her, Mary decided to leave home to start an
independent life.
C. Not until Mary had left home to start an independent life did she realise how much her family
meant to her.
D. Mary left home to start an independent life with a view to realising how much her family
meant to her.
Question 30: Kate completed her higher education. She then decided to travel the world before
getting a job.
A. Without completing her higher education, Kate decided to travel the world before getting a
job.
B. Given that Kate decided to travel the world before getting a job, she completed her higher
education.
C. Having completed her higher education, Kate decided to travel the world before getting a job.
D. Kate had scarcely travelled the world before getting a job when she completed her higher
education.
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 31 to
35.
Urban development is having a direct impact on the weather in many cities worldwide. It has
been noticed that the difference (31)......temperature is usually greater at night and the
phenomenon occurs in both winter and summer. Experts agree that this is due to urban
development, when open green spaces are replaced with asphalt roads and tall brick or concrete
buildings. These materials retain heat generated by the Sun and release it through the night. In
Atlanta, in the US, this has even led to thunderstorms (32)......occur in the morning rather than, as
is more common, in the afternoon.
Large cities around the world are adopting strategies to combat this issue (33)......it is not
uncommon to find plants growing on top of roofs or down the walls of large buildings. In
Singapore, the government has (34)......to transform it into a "city within a garden" and, in 2006,
they held an international competition calling for entries to develop a master plan to help bring
this about. One outcome was the creation of 18 "Supertrees" - metal constructions resembling
very tall trees. Each one is a vertical freestanding garden and is (35)......to exotic plants and ferns.
They also contain solar panels used to light the trees at night and also containers to collect
rainwater, making them truly self-sufficient.
(Adapted from by Pauline Cullen, Amanda French and Vanessa Jakeman)
"The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS"
Question 31: A. on B. with C. in D. out
Question 32: A. when B. which C. what D. where
Question 33: A. or B. for C. and D. but
Question 34: A. pledged B. committed C. confessed D. required
Question 35: A. home B. house C. land D. place
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 36 to 42.
A letter of application is a sales letter in which you are both salesperson and product, for the
purpose of an application is to attract an employer's attention and persuade him or her to grant
you an interview. To do this, the letter presents what you can offer the employer, rather than what
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Like a résumé, the letter of application is a sample of your work and an opportunity to
demonstrate your skills and personality. If it is written with flair and understanding and prepared
with professional care, it is likely to be very effective. While the résumé must be factual,
objective, and brief, the letter is your chance to interpret and expand. It should state explicitly
how your background relates to the specific job, and it should emphasise your strongest and most
relevant characteristics. The letter should demonstrate that you know both yourself and the
company.
The letter of application must communicate your ambition and enthusiasm. Yet it must be
modest. It should be neither aggressive nor compliant: neither pat yourself on the back nor ask for
sympathy. It should never express dissatisfaction with the present or former job or employer. And
you should avoid discussing your reasons for leaving your last job.
Finally, it is best that you not broach the subject on salary. Indeed, even if a job advertisement
requires that you mention your salary requirements, it is advisable simply to call them
"negotiable."
However, when you go on an interview, you should be prepared to mention a salary range. For
this reason, you should investigate both your field and, if possible, the particular company. You
don't want to ask for less than you deserve or more than is reasonable.
(Adapted from by Linda Lee and Erik Gundersen) "Select Readings - Intermediate"
Question 36: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Advice on how to find a good job
B. Things to avoid during a job interview
C. Tips for writing an effective letter of application
D. Differences between a résumé and a letter of application
Question 37: According to paragraph 1, in a letter of application, the applicant tries to.......
A. persuade the employer to grant him/her an interview
B. get further information about the company
C. advertise a product to attract more customers
D. present what he/she wants from the job
Question 38: The word "it" in paragraph 2 refers to.......
A. the letter of application B. an opportunity
C. your work D. the résumé
Question 39: The word "explicitly" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to.......
A. clearly B. shortly C. slightly D. quickly
Question 40: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about a letter of
application?
A. It should express the applicant's dissatisfaction with his/her former employer.
B. It should refer to the applicant's reasons for leaving his/her previous job.
C. It should be written very briefly, but in a formal style.
D. It should expand upon the information contained in the applicant's résumé.
Question 41: The word "broach" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to.......
A. avoid B. investigate C. introduce D. understand
Question 42: According to paragraph 4, in a job interview, the applicant should be ready to.......
A. accept any salary offered B. negotiate working conditions
C. mention their expected salary range D. talk about the company's budget
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 43 to 50.
Henry is the undisputed star of Dronfield School near Sheffield. Whatever the achievements of
other members of the comprehensive school, it is Henry, with his soulful eyes and glossy hair,
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public adulation, Henry stirs up no envy or resentment among the 2000 students – in fact, they
all adore him.
The dog, who first arrived six months ago, is a super dog, who has improved students'
behaviour and encouraged more students to focus on their academic achievement.
It was Andrew's teacher, Wendy Brown and the school counsellor, Julie Smart, who first
proposed buying a school dog. "Julie and I were talking one day about how looking after dogs
can positively affect children's conduct," says Brown. "We did some research and discovered that
the presence of pets has been shown to be therapeutic. A number of studies have shown that
animals improve recovery after surgery or illness and have a calming influence on people in a lot
of settings. Some of my kids can be a handful and some of the children Julie counsels have
terrible problems."
Could the school dog become a craze? Other schools such as the Mulberry Bush, a primary
school for children with behavioural problems, have stepped forward to point out they already
have one. Rosie Johnston, a Mulberry staff member has been bringing her golden retriever,
Muskoka, into school for three years. Apart from being a calming influence, Muskoka even plays
his part in literacy lessons. Children at the school can be too shy to read to adults so they read to
Muskoka. "Their anxiety about mispronouncing something or getting the words in the wrong
order is reduced when they read to him," says Johnston.
Psychologist Dr Deborah Wells from Queen's University Belfast specialises in animal-human
interaction. She believes that the underlying key to the Henry effect is that dogs offer
unconditional love and that cheers up adults and children and helps with self-esteem. But
traditionalist Chris Woodhead, the former chief inspector of schools says, "I don't see why a
teacher cannot create a positive learning environment through the subject they teach and their
personality. Dogs strike me as a bit of a publicity stunt. It's the kind of sentimental story
journalists love." Despite this sentiment, Henry remains as popular as ever.
Andrew Wainwright, a student at Dronfield School, says there is something magical and
calming about being able to interact with Henry during his time at the school's catch-up classes,
and that if he falls behind, that opportunity will be denied. Even doubting staff have finally been
won round. Perhaps that is because Henry, who lies on the floor during staff meetings, has also
had a calming effect on them.
(Adapted from by Roy Norris and Amanda French with Miles Hordern) "Ready for Advanced"
Question 43: Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Having School Dogs: Pros and Cons B. Henry – a Super Dog in Dronfield School
C. School Dogs: Useful Classroom Assistants D. Keeping School Dogs – a Prevalent
Trend
Question 44: The word "adulation" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to.......
A. excessive admiration B. deserved attention
C. considerable controversy D. unrealistic expectation
Question 45: The phrase "a handful" in paragraph 3 is probably descriptive of a child who
is.......
A. difficult to control B. reluctant to explore
C. inclined to disagree D. impossible to understand
Question 46: Which of the following is mentioned in paragraph 3 as a potential impact of
keeping a pet?
A. A stronger tendency to misbehave B. Better recovery from illness
C. A greater desire to influence others D. Long-term changes in conduct
Question 47: The word "one" in paragraph 4 refers to........
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Question 48: According to paragraph 4, which of the following is one of the roles played by
Muskoka at the Mulberry Bush?
A. Minimising the number of words mispronounced by its students
B. Helping its students to reduce their fear of making mistakes
C. Relieving its teaching staff of unnecessary workload
D. Encouraging a more proactive approach to teaching literacy
Question 49: Which of the following best summarises Chris Woodhead's viewpoint in paragraph
5?
A. Teachers underestimate the role of dogs in literacy lessons.
B. Schools have dogs just to attract media attention.
C. Students and dogs are inseparable companions in the classroom setting.
D. Dogs are capable of enlivening classroom atmosphere.
Question 50: Which of the following is implied in the passage?
A. Rosie Johnston is more experienced than Wendy Brown in working with animals.
B. Interaction with Henry is used to boost students' learning motivation at Dronfield School.
C. Administrators at Dronfield School are sceptical as to whether Henry's companion will benefit
their students.
D. Wendy Brown and Julie Smart are dedicated animal rights activists who wish to get their
message across to young people.
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best
completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 1: Nancy and James are talking about their school days.
~ Nancy: "I think school days are the best time of our lives."
~ James: "................ We had sweet memories together then."
A. I'm afraid so B. Absolutely. C.That's nonsense D. I doubt it
Question 2: John and Mike are talking about Mike’s new car.
~ John: "....................."
~ Mike: "Thanks. I'm glad to hear that."
A. Where did you buy your car? B. What a nice car!
C. Your car is new, isn't it? D. My car is very expensive.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from
the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. apartment B. benefit C. argument D. vacancy
Question 4: A. explain B. involve C. borrow D. discuss
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 5: A. great B. cheap C. clean D. mean
Question 6: A. improves B. destroys C. suggests D. reminds
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.
Question 7: The research findings were reliable since modem technology was used to increase
the precision of the sampling procedure.
A. exactness B. inaccuracy C. insecurity D. flexibility
Question 8: Despite the traffic hold-ups, we were able to arrive at the airport in the nick of time
just before the check-in counter closed.
A. with all our luggage B. in a terrible condition
C. at the very last moment D. with much time to spare
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 9: There is an increase in the prevalence of electronic books as more people are
turning to digitalised reading materials.
A. scarcity B. deficiency C. popularity D. intensity
Question 10: Heavily contaminated with wastes from nearby factories, the water in this river is
not suitable for daily use.
A. polluted B. pure C. cleaned D. deadly
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 11: If he didn’t have to work today, he.......his children to the zoo.
A. will take B. takes C. would take D. has taken
Question 12: Only after the bus.....for a few miles did Jane realise she was on the wrong route.
A. was running B. had run C. has run D. runs
Question 13: Many people head for the countryside where the flat......of fields helps them escape
from the hectic city life.
A. extension B. expansion C. extent D. expanse

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Question 14: It is believed that travelling is a good way to expand our......of the world
A. knowledgeable B. knowledgeably C. knowledge D. know
Question 15: Maria decided......her education after a gap year.
A. to continue B. to continuing C. continue D. continuing
Question 16: We know that we are at fault for our third consecutive defeat, so there is no need
to......salt into the wound.
A. spread B. rub C. apply D. put
Question 17: Despacito, ......over four billion times on YouTube, is one of the most favourite
songs among teenagers worldwide.
A. is viewed B. which viewed C. viewing D. viewed
Question 18: The school drama club is.......a play for the school's anniversary, which is due to
take place next month.
A. turning up B. making off C. putting on D. bringing down
Question 19: The students' plan for a musical show to raise money for charity received.....
support from the school administrators.
A. light-hearted B. warm-hearted C. big-hearted D. whole-hearted
Question 20: Parents often advise their children to study hard in the hope that they
will.......success in the future.
A. gather B. collect C. master D. achieve
Question 21: Adrian got surprisingly high grades in the final exam. He......his lessons very
carefully.
A. would have revised B. needn't have revised C. can't have revised D. must have revised
Question 22: Sue rarely misses a chance to do voluntary work, ......?
A. doesn't she B. does she C. is she D. isn't she
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 23 to
27.
The knock-on effect of volunteering on the lives of individuals can be profound. Voluntary
work helps foster independence and imparts the ability to deal with different situations, often
simultaneously, thus teaching people how to (23)......their way through different systems. It
therefore brings people into touch with the real world; and, hence, equips them for the future.
Initially, young adults in their late teens might not seem to have the expertise or knowledge to
impart to others that say a teacher or an agriculturalist or a nurse would have, (24)......they do
have many skills that can help others. And in the absence of any particular talent, their energy
and enthusiasm can be harnessed for the benefit (25)......their fellow human beings, and
ultimately themselves. From all this, the gain to any community no matter how many volunteers
are involved is (26).......
Employers will generally look favorably on people (27)......have shown an ability to work as
part of a team. It demonstrates a willingness to learn and an independent spirit, which would be
desirable qualities in any employee.
(Adapted from "IELTS Testbuilder 2" by Sam McCarter)
Question 23: A. take B. work C. put D. give
Question 24: A. but B. so C. or D. for
Question 25: A. under B. of C. on D. out
Question 26: A. impassable B. unattainable C. undetectable D.
immeasurable
Question 27: A. which B. what C. whose D. who.
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 28 to 34.

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There are many African tribes but, for many people, the Maasai are the most well-known. They
are famous for their bright red clothing and their ceremonies with lots of music and dancing.
Probably, one of the most colorful ceremonies is the festival of "Eunoto," when the teenage boys
of the Maasai become men.
Eunoto lasts for many days and Maasai people travel across the region to get to a special place
near the border between Kenya and Tanzania. The teenage boys who travel with them are called
"warriors". This is a traditional name from the past when young men fought with other tribes.
At the beginning of the ceremony, the teenagers paint their bodies while their mothers start to
build a place called the "Osingira," a sacred room in the middle of the celebrations. Later, the
senior elders from different tribes will sit inside this place and, at different times, the boys go
inside to meet them. Later in the day, the boys run around the Osingira, going faster and faster
each time.
The teenagers also have to alter their appearance at Eunoto. Masai boys' hair is very long
before the ritual but they have to cut it off. In Maasai culture, hair is an important symbol. For
example, when a baby grows into an infant, the mother cuts the child’s hair and gives the child a
name. At a Maasai wedding, the hair of the bride is also cut off as she becomes a woman. And so,
at Eunoto, the teenage boy’s mother cuts his hair off at sunrise.
On the final day, the teenagers meet the senior elders one more time. They get this advice:
"Now you are men, use your heads and knowledge." Then, people start to travel back to their
homes and lands. The teenagers are no longer warriors. They are adult men and now they will get
married and have children. Later in life, they will be the leaders of their communities.
(Adapted from "Life" by John Hughes. Helen Stephenson and Paul Dummett)
Question 28: What is the passage mainly about?
A. The ceremony that marks the beginning of Maasai boys' adulthood
B. The journey by Maasai teenage boys to the festival of Eunoto
C. The importance of Eunoto in African people's lives
D. The reasons for the Masai's popularity over other African tribes
Question 29: The word "warriors" in paragraph 2 mostly means.......
A. dancers B. fighters C. musicians D.
travellers
Question 30: The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to .......
A. different tribes B. their mothers C. the boys D. the
senior elders
Question 31: According to paragraph 3, the Osingira is built by......
A. the Maasai senior elders B. Maasai teenagers C. the Maasai teenage boys' mothers
D. Maasai men
Question 32: The word "alter" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to.......
A. differ B. change C. maintain D.
distinguish
Question 33: According to the passage, what do the teenage boys do at Eunoto?
A. Painting their bodies B. Receiving new names
C. Changing their clothes D. Fighting with other tribes
Question 34: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. The Maasai teenage boys are given advice from senior elders before attending Eunoto.
B. The Maasai teenage boys will become adults and get married after attending Eunoto.
C. Eunoto lasts for a day, across the region between Kenya and Tanzania.
D. Eunoto is the ceremony for both Maasai teenage boys and girls.
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.

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In this modern world where closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras are everywhere and
smartphones in every pocket, the routine filming of everyday life is becoming pervasive. A
number of countries are rolling out body cams for police officers; other public-facing agencies
such as schools, councils and hospitals are also experimenting with cameras for their employees.
Private citizens are getting in on the act too: cyclists increasingly wear headcams as a deterrent to
aggressive drivers. As camera technology gets smaller and cheaper, it isn’t hard to envisage a
future where we're all filming everything all the time, in every direction.
Would that be a good thing? There are some obvious potential upsides. If people know they are
on camera, especially when at work or using public services, they are surely less likely to
misbehave. The available evidence suggests that it discourages behaviours such as vandalism.
Another upside is that it would be harder to get away with crimes or to evade blame for accidents.
But a world on camera could have subtle negative effects. The deluge of data we pour into the
hands of Google, Facebook and others has already proved a mixed blessing. Those companies
would no doubt be willing to upload and curate our body-cam data for free, but at what cost to
privacy and freedom of choice?
Body-cam data could also create a legal minefield. Disputes over the veracity and interpretation
of police footage have already surfaced. Eventually, events not caught on camera could be treated
as if they didn't happen. Alternatively, footage could be faked or doctored to dodge blame or
incriminate others.
Of course, there’s always the argument that if you're not doing anything wrong, you have
nothing to fear. But most people have done something embarrassing, or even illegal, that they
regret and would prefer they hadn't been caught on film. People already censor their social media
feeds - or avoid doing anything incriminating in public - for fear of damaging their reputation.
Would ubiquitous body cams have a further chilling effect on our freedom?
The always-on-camera world could even threaten some of the attributes that make us human.
We are natural gossips and backbiters, and while those might not be desirable behaviours, they
oil the wheels of our social interactions. Once people assume they are being filmed, they are
likely to clam up.
The argument in relation to body-cam ownership is a bit like that for guns: once you go past a
critical threshold, almost everyone will feel they need one as an insurance policy. We are
nowhere near that point yet - but we should think hard about whether we really want to say
"lights, body cam, action."
(Adapted from https://www.newscientist.com)
Question 35: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The current public obsession with modern technology B. The ubiquity of cameras and ensuing
problems
C. Legal disputes fuelled by body-cam data D. Data overload experienced by social
network users
Question 36: The word "envisage" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to.......
A. embrace B. fantasise C. reject D. visualise
Question 37: As mentioned in paragraph 2, misbehaviour can be discouraged if potential
offenders........
A. are aware of being filmed at the time B. know that they may be subjected
to criticism
C. realise that they may be publicly punished D. are employed in the public sector
Question 38: The phrase "a mixed blessing" in paragraph 3 probably means........
A. something that is neither good nor bad B. something that produces
unexpected results
C. something that has both advantages and disadvantages D. something either negative or
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Question 39: What does the author imply in paragraph 3?
A. Body-cam ownership could eventually give rise to information overload, which, in turn, raises
public concern.
B. Social networks provide their users with greater freedom of choice while depriving them of
their privacy and animity.
C. Companies like Facebook may have their own intentions behind their willingness to take care
of their users' body-cam data.
D. Google and similar enterprises tend to refrain from harvesting their customers' data fof illicit
purposes.
Question 40: It is stated in paragraph 4 that unrecorded events........
A. may go unnoticed or be ignored completely B. could be manipulated to charge innocent
people
C. should be kept open to interpretation D. could provoke legal disputes among
media companies
Question 41: According to paragraph 5, why do social media users already act more carefully on
line?
A. Because they regret doing something illegal
B. Because thev disapprove of uncensored social media feeds
C. Because they want to avoid being recognised in public.
D. because they wish to protect their image.
Question 42: The word "they" in paragraph 6 refers to.........
A. wheels B. social interactions C. desirable behaviours D. people
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best
combines each pair of sentences in the follow ing questions.
Question 43: Laura practised playing the instrument a lot. She could hardly improve her
performance.
A. Hardly had Laura practised playing the instrument a lot when she could improve her
performance.
B. Had Laura practised playing the instrument a lot, she could have performed much better.
C. However much Laura practised playing die instrument, she could hardly perform any better.
D. As soon as Laura practised playing the instrument a lot, she could perform much better.
Question 44: Lucy paid a visit to the local orphanage. She then decided to donate part of her
savings to the children there.
A. Lucy had hardly decided to donate part of her savings to the children when she paid a visit to
the local orphanage.
B. It was only when Lucy had decided to donate part of her savings to the children that she paid a
visit to the local orphanage.
C. Before she paid a visit to the local orphanage, Lucy had decided to donate part of her savings
to the children there.
D. Having paid a visit to the local orphanage, Lucy decided to donate part of her savings to the
children there.
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 45: My friend has stopped eating fast food.
A. My friend sometimes eats fast food. B. My friend doesn't like eating fast food.
C. My friend no longer eats fast food. D. My friend has never eaten fast food.
Question 46: "You should take better care of your health," said Tom’s mother.
A. Tom’s mother promised to take better care of his health.
B. Tom’s mother ordered him to take better care of his health.
C. Tom’s mother required him to take better care of his health.

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D. Tom's mother advised him to take better care of his health.
Question 47: They report that soil pollution has seriously threatened the livelihood of many local
farmers.
A. The livelihood of many local farmers was reported to be seriously endangered by soil
pollution.
B. It is reported that the livelihood of many local farmers has led to serious soil pollution.
C. Soil pollution is reported to have posed a serious threat to the livelihood of many local
farmers.
D. It has been reported that soil pollution has actually put many local farmers’ lives at risk.
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.
Question 48: The keynote speaker started with some complementary remarks about the
organisers of the conference, and then proceeded with her speech.
A. keynote speaker B. complementary remarks C. organisers D. proceeded
Question 49: It was the year 2003 that Vietnam hosted the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games)
for the first time.
A. the year 2003 B. hosted C. for D. time
Question 50: My classmates is going on a trip to Cuc Phuong National Park this weekend.
A. My B. is C. a D. this
weekend

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