Câu 1:

This is not a new situation. Consider this: humans took the territory
through urbanization, but nature has sent in its troops in the form of
skunks, squirrels, and bears to win it back by siege. Deer have occupied
private lawns, golf courses, and playing fields. Bears have begun to
search through trash cans in the western part of the state, while coyotes
and geese have taken hold of the central and southern regions. And
squirrels are invading the newcomers-otherwise known as humans
everywhere. With the cold weather setting in, more animals are
beginning to seek shelter in their new natural habitats-houses.
How did the conflict between humans and animals start?

A. Humans damage animals.

B. Animals invaded homes and yards.

C. Animals changed their behavior.

D. Humans moved into animals' habitats.

Giải thích kết quả :

Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: Humans moved into animals' habitats.
Vì: humans took the territory through
urbanization, but nature has sent in its troops in the form of skunks, squirrels, and
bears to win it back by siege.
Tham khảo: Unit 3, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 2:
The cause ______ his problems is his family.

A. in

B. to

C. of

D. for
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: of
Vì: The cause of something is the reason why something happens.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 3:
In addition to the aforementioned savings on energy and materials,
having less space in a smaller home forces you to dispose of things and
simplify your life. Studies show that the percentage of people who
describe themselves as “very happy” peaked in the 1950s. Even though
Americans consume twice as many goods today, they don’t say that they
are any more contented. In fact, one study showed that nearly 86% of
Americans who voluntarily reduced their consumption felt happier
afterwards. Therefore, by shopping and buying less, not only will you
save money and have a less cluttered home, you’ll also feel better
overall.
Which is the main idea of this paragraph?

A. People today consume more goods than before.

B. Americans today are not happier than they were in the 1950s.

C. People who reduce their consumption of goods feel better.

D. Smaller homes can make people’s lives simpler and happier.

Giải thích kết quả :

Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: Smaller homes can make people’s lives simpler and happier.
Vì: first sentence.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 4:
He made a mistake _______ thinking that Alice was someone he could
easily fool.

A. in

B. to

C. of

D. for
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: in
Vì: make a mistake in thinking: misjudge a situation or someone
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 5:
All year round, Mr. Neary's Animal Control Service receives an average of
100 calls a day from residents with animals invading their home or yard.
Mr. Neary told of one woman who called, screaming that she had a "giant
snake" in her backyard. "The way she was carrying on you'd think an
anaconda had escaped from
the zoo," he laughed. "It turned out to be a harmless black garden
snake." One animal that is sticking to a seasonal pattern is the deer.
"September through end of November the deer go mad," Mr. Neary said.
"It's very common for them to just leap through people's plate glass
windows. I'm getting calls from towns saying the deer are running down
Main Street."
What does Neary say about the problem of animals?

A. Some times of year are particularly bad.

B. They follow seasonal routines.

C. Certain animals are worse than others.

D. It continues all year long.

Giải thích kết quả :

Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: It continues all year long
Vì: All year round, Mr. Neary's Animal Control Service receives an average of 100 calls a
day from residents with animals invading their home or yard.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 6:
The poor economy _________ the failure of the company last year.

A. prevented

B. led

C. contributed to

D. brought to
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: contributed to
Vì: contributed to: đóng góp vào...
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 7:
"We don't have ordinary wildlife anymore in this state," said Jack Neary,
a local pest control expert. "What we've got is urban wildlife, forest
animals that have been born and bred for more than one generation in
an urban environment. Look around you; with urbanization. there's
nowhere for wildlife to go anymore. There used to be specific seasons
when people called about specific animal nuisances. Now it's a year-
round problem, and boy, do people get crazy when an animal invades
their home."
What is "urban wildlife?"

A. People who behave like wild animals.

B. Animals that were born in city environments

C. Animals that enjoy living around people and in cities.

D. Animals that invade the urban.

Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: Animals that were born in city environments
Vì: forest animals that have been born and bred for more than one generation in an
urban environment.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 8:
Our actions may not feel very significant when we act alone. Only if
many individuals make changes in their behavior collectively can the
power of this change be readily seen and felt. Here, then, are some
changes that we can all make to enrich our lives on a personal level and
improve the health of the planet at the same time.
Which is the main idea of this paragraph?

A. People need to work collectively to help the environment.

B. Individual actions are insignificant

C. People can improve the health of the planet.

D. Making changes will enrich our personal lives.

Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: People need to work collectively to help the environment
Vì: Only if many individuals make changes in their behavior collectively can the power
of this change be readily seen and felt.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 9:
In January 2006, scientists from the Wildlife Conservation Society were in
the forests of Tanzania searching for a gray, tree-dwelling monkey that
had been identified in photographs as a new species the previous
summer.
Half a world away, in a laboratory at the University of Alaska Fairbanks,
Assistant Professor Link Olson and undergraduate biology major Kyndall
Hildebrandt were looking at DNA test results that pointed to an even
more significant finding. The monkey wasn’t just an example of a new
species; it belonged to a new genus. “A new genus in any living mammal
group is notable,” said Olson. “Finding a new genus in the best- studied
group of living mammals is a reminder of how much we have to learn
about the planet’s biodiversity.” This was the first time in eighty-three
years that scientists had identified a new genus of living African monkey.
A paper detailing the discovery was to be published in the journal
Science on June 2, 2006.
What did Professor Link Olson and Kyndall Hildebrandt discover about
the kipunji?
A. It lived in trees in Africa.

B. It was like many other monkeys.

C. It was part of a new genus

D. It hasn’t been identified before

Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: It was part of a new genus.
Vì: it belonged to a new genus.
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 10:
You should spend your free time _________.

A. uselessly

B. useless

C. usefully

D. uselful
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: usefully
Vì: usefully trạng từ có ích
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 11:
I'm a banker. What do you do for a ________?

A. lively

B. living

C. live

D. life
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: living
Vì: do for a living: kiếm sống
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 12:
She's _______ of staying at home.
A. bored

B. boredom

C. boring

D. bore
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: bored
Vì: bored chỉ cảm xúc của người
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 13:
This is a depressing time to be living in London as people are arguing
over the election.
Depressing is a(n) ________.

A. verb

B. noun

C. adverb

D. adjective

Giải thích kết quả :

Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: adjective
Vì: là tính từ
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 14:
Are you a good _________?

A. cook

B. cooker

C. cookist

D. cooking
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: cook
Vì: cook là đầu bếp
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 15:
What is more important to you, intelligence or ___________?

A. attractivity

B. attraction

C. attractive

D. attractiveness

Giải thích kết quả :

Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: attractiveness
Vì: là danh từu sự hấp dẫn
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.1. Vocabulary focus

Câu 1:
This is not a new situation. Consider this: humans took the territory
through urbanization, but nature has sent in its troops in the form of
skunks, squirrels, and bears to win it back by siege. Deer have occupied
private lawns, golf courses, and playing fields. Bears have begun to
search through trash cans in the western part of the state, while coyotes
and geese have taken hold of the central and southern regions. And
squirrels are invading the newcomers-otherwise known as humans
everywhere. With the cold weather setting in, more animals are
beginning to seek shelter in their new natural habitats-houses.
How did the conflict between humans and animals start?

A. Humans damage animals.

B. Animals invaded homes and yards.

C. Animals changed their behavior.

D. Humans moved into animals' habitats.

Giải thích kết quả :

Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: Humans moved into animals' habitats.
Vì: humans took the territory through
urbanization, but nature has sent in its troops in the form of skunks, squirrels, and
bears to win it back by siege.
Tham khảo: Unit 3, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 2:
The cause ______ his problems is his family.

A. in
B. to

C. of

D. for
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: of
Vì: The cause of something is the reason why something happens.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 3:
In addition to the aforementioned savings on energy and materials,
having less space in a smaller home forces you to dispose of things and
simplify your life. Studies show that the percentage of people who
describe themselves as “very happy” peaked in the 1950s. Even though
Americans consume twice as many goods today, they don’t say that they
are any more contented. In fact, one study showed that nearly 86% of
Americans who voluntarily reduced their consumption felt happier
afterwards. Therefore, by shopping and buying less, not only will you
save money and have a less cluttered home, you’ll also feel better
overall.
Which is the main idea of this paragraph?

A. People today consume more goods than before.

B. Americans today are not happier than they were in the 1950s.

C. People who reduce their consumption of goods feel better.

D. Smaller homes can make people’s lives simpler and happier.

Giải thích kết quả :

Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: Smaller homes can make people’s lives simpler and happier.
Vì: first sentence.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 4:
He made a mistake _______ thinking that Alice was someone he could
easily fool.

A. in

B. to
C. of

D. for
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: in
Vì: make a mistake in thinking: misjudge a situation or someone
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 5:
All year round, Mr. Neary's Animal Control Service receives an average of
100 calls a day from residents with animals invading their home or yard.
Mr. Neary told of one woman who called, screaming that she had a "giant
snake" in her backyard. "The way she was carrying on you'd think an
anaconda had escaped from
the zoo," he laughed. "It turned out to be a harmless black garden
snake." One animal that is sticking to a seasonal pattern is the deer.
"September through end of November the deer go mad," Mr. Neary said.
"It's very common for them to just leap through people's plate glass
windows. I'm getting calls from towns saying the deer are running down
Main Street."
What does Neary say about the problem of animals?

A. Some times of year are particularly bad.

B. They follow seasonal routines.

C. Certain animals are worse than others.

D. It continues all year long.

Giải thích kết quả :

Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: It continues all year long
Vì: All year round, Mr. Neary's Animal Control Service receives an average of 100 calls a
day from residents with animals invading their home or yard.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 6:
The poor economy _________ the failure of the company last year.

A. prevented

B. led

C. contributed to

D. brought to
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: contributed to
Vì: contributed to: đóng góp vào...
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 7:
"We don't have ordinary wildlife anymore in this state," said Jack Neary,
a local pest control expert. "What we've got is urban wildlife, forest
animals that have been born and bred for more than one generation in
an urban environment. Look around you; with urbanization. there's
nowhere for wildlife to go anymore. There used to be specific seasons
when people called about specific animal nuisances. Now it's a year-
round problem, and boy, do people get crazy when an animal invades
their home."
What is "urban wildlife?"

A. People who behave like wild animals.

B. Animals that were born in city environments

C. Animals that enjoy living around people and in cities.

D. Animals that invade the urban.

Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: Animals that were born in city environments
Vì: forest animals that have been born and bred for more than one generation in an
urban environment.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 8:
Our actions may not feel very significant when we act alone. Only if
many individuals make changes in their behavior collectively can the
power of this change be readily seen and felt. Here, then, are some
changes that we can all make to enrich our lives on a personal level and
improve the health of the planet at the same time.
Which is the main idea of this paragraph?

A. People need to work collectively to help the environment.

B. Individual actions are insignificant

C. People can improve the health of the planet.

D. Making changes will enrich our personal lives.

Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: People need to work collectively to help the environment
Vì: Only if many individuals make changes in their behavior collectively can the power
of this change be readily seen and felt.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 9:
In January 2006, scientists from the Wildlife Conservation Society were in
the forests of Tanzania searching for a gray, tree-dwelling monkey that
had been identified in photographs as a new species the previous
summer.
Half a world away, in a laboratory at the University of Alaska Fairbanks,
Assistant Professor Link Olson and undergraduate biology major Kyndall
Hildebrandt were looking at DNA test results that pointed to an even
more significant finding. The monkey wasn’t just an example of a new
species; it belonged to a new genus. “A new genus in any living mammal
group is notable,” said Olson. “Finding a new genus in the best- studied
group of living mammals is a reminder of how much we have to learn
about the planet’s biodiversity.” This was the first time in eighty-three
years that scientists had identified a new genus of living African monkey.
A paper detailing the discovery was to be published in the journal
Science on June 2, 2006.
What did Professor Link Olson and Kyndall Hildebrandt discover about
the kipunji?

A. It lived in trees in Africa.

B. It was like many other monkeys.

C. It was part of a new genus

D. It hasn’t been identified before

Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: It was part of a new genus.
Vì: it belonged to a new genus.
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 10:
You should spend your free time _________.

A. uselessly

B. useless

C. usefully

D. uselful
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: usefully
Vì: usefully trạng từ có ích
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 11:
I'm a banker. What do you do for a ________?

A. lively

B. living

C. live

D. life
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: living
Vì: do for a living: kiếm sống
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 12:
She's _______ of staying at home.

A. bored

B. boredom

C. boring

D. bore
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: bored
Vì: bored chỉ cảm xúc của người
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 13:
This is a depressing time to be living in London as people are arguing
over the election.
Depressing is a(n) ________.

A. verb

B. noun

C. adverb

D. adjective
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: adjective
Vì: là tính từ
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 14:
Are you a good _________?

A. cook

B. cooker

C. cookist

D. cooking
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: cook
Vì: cook là đầu bếp
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 15:
What is more important to you, intelligence or ___________?

A. attractivity

B. attraction

C. attractive

D. attractiveness

Giải thích kết quả :

Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: attractiveness
Vì: là danh từu sự hấp dẫn
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.1. Vocabulary focus

Câu 1:
In addition to the aforementioned savings on energy and materials,
having less space in a smaller home forces you to dispose of things and
simplify your life. Studies show that the percentage of people who
describe themselves as “very happy” peaked in the 1950s. Even though
Americans consume twice as many goods today, they don’t say that they
are any more contented. In fact, one study showed that nearly 86% of
Americans who voluntarily reduced their consumption felt happier
afterwards. Therefore, by shopping and buying less, not only will you
save money and have a less cluttered home, you’ll also feel better
overall.
Which is the main idea of this paragraph?
A. People today consume more goods than before.

B. Smaller homes can make people’s lives simpler and happier.

C. Americans today are not happier than they were in the 1950s.

D. People who reduce their consumption of goods feel better.

Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: Smaller homes can make people’s lives simpler and happier.
Vì: first sentence.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 2:
The cause ______ his problems is his family.

A. to

B. in

C. of

D. for
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: of
Vì: The cause of something is the reason why something happens.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 3:
This is not a new situation. Consider this: humans took the territory
through urbanization, but nature has sent in its troops in the form of
skunks, squirrels, and bears to win it back by siege. Deer have occupied
private lawns, golf courses, and playing fields. Bears have begun to
search through trash cans in the western part of the state, while coyotes
and geese have taken hold of the central and southern regions. And
squirrels are invading the newcomers-otherwise known as humans
everywhere. With the cold weather setting in, more animals are
beginning to seek shelter in their new natural habitats-houses.
How did the conflict between humans and animals start?

A. Humans damage animals.

B. Humans moved into animals' habitats.

C. Animals invaded homes and yards.

D. Animals changed their behavior.

Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: Humans moved into animals' habitats.
Vì: humans took the territory through
urbanization, but nature has sent in its troops in the form of skunks, squirrels, and
bears to win it back by siege.
Tham khảo: Unit 3, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 4:
Even if people drive less, they still need to get from point A to point B.
That’s where the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) comes in. The BRT is a bus
system that provides faster, more efficient service than an ordinary bus
line. It features longer buses that run in specially marked highway lanes
where cars are prohibited. Unlike a subway system, which requires a
concentrated urban population to make it profitable, a BRT works best in
less densely populated suburban areas. By taking a BRT, commuters can
avoid stressful traffic jams, which will result in lower blood pressure and
a smoother, calmer ride for everyone!
Which is the main idea of this paragraph?

A. Ordinary bus is now not preferred by people.

B. BRT is an efficient and environmentally-friendly form of transportation.

C. Less populated suburbs are the best places to use a BRT.

D. BRT uses buses that drive on specially marked lanes on the highway.
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: BRT is an efficient and environmentally-friendly form of
transportation.
Vì: By taking a BRT, commuters can avoid stressful traffic jams, which will result in
lower blood pressure and a smoother, calmer ride for everyone.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 5:
My fight with my brother _______ a misunderstanding.

A. develop from

B. is brought about by

C. caused by

D. contributed to
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: is brought about by
Vì: is brought about by: bị gây ra bởi
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 6:
What are ordinary residents to do when they come face to face with an
invader? "In most cases the problem is a maintenance problem," said Mr.
Neary. He recommends checking foundations and roofs, and blocking up
all holes and gaps where animals can get in. As a professional, he resorts
to pyrotechnics (fireworks) or trained dogs to scare geese and deer from
golf courses, playing fields, and large lawns. "The name of Mother
Nature's game is “adapt or die,” Mr. Neary said. "It's a constant battle.
You put a fake owl out to scare pigeons and next thing you see is
pigeons sitting on the owl. I've seen deer continue to feed right next to a
noise machine that was meant to frighten them away."
How can people protect themselves against invasion, according to
Neary?

A. By taking care of their property.

B. By using fireworks.

C. By moving somewhere else.

D. By using noise machines.

Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: By taking care of their property
Vì: He recommends checking foundations and roofs, and blocking up all holes and gaps
where animals can get in.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 7:
In northern New Jersey, a company called Metro Animal and Pest Control
receives an average of 30 calls a day in each county, mainly for bats and
squirrels. "I think they all get hysterical," said Al Cervone, a partner at
Metro Animal and Pest Control. "People just don't know how to handle
these kinds of situations and they panic. A squirrel in the roof, a bat in
the living room and you've got panic like you wouldn't believe. Now's the
big time for field mice and squirrels getting in from the cold, and the
phones are ringing.
How does Al Cervone say people typically react when faced with an
animal invader?

A. They shout and make noise.

B. They call the police.

C. They panic and become hysterical.

D. They don’t believe the situation.

Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: They panic and become hysterical
Vì: I think they all get hysterical," said Al Cervone, a partner at Metro Animal and Pest
Control. "People just don't know how to handle these kinds of situations and they panic.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 8:
Our actions may not feel very significant when we act alone. Only if
many individuals make changes in their behavior collectively can the
power of this change be readily seen and felt. Here, then, are some
changes that we can all make to enrich our lives on a personal level and
improve the health of the planet at the same time.
Which is the main idea of this paragraph?

A. Making changes will enrich our personal lives.

B. People need to work collectively to help the environment.

C. Individual actions are insignificant

D. People can improve the health of the planet.

Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: People need to work collectively to help the environment
Vì: Only if many individuals make changes in their behavior collectively can the power
of this change be readily seen and felt.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 9:
On a brisk morning in October, Lee Posner, a powerfully built New York
salesman, arrived at a remote spot in the northern Arizona mountains.
Mr. Posner was one of three people taking a two-day course led by Tony
Nester of Ancient Pathways, an Arizona outdoor survival school that
teaches survival using only primitive technology.
After an hour of hiking up and down mountains and canyons at 7,000
feet, Mr. Nester led the group to a clearing in the dense pine woods.
“Shelter is one of the first things you need to take care of, whether you
are roasting in the desert or freezing in sub-zero degrees,” he said,
instructing his students on how to make a primitive shelter called a
wickiup. We then littered the floor inside with pine needles. “You have to
have something between you and the ground,” Mr. Nester said.
“Otherwise the ground will suck the 98.6 degrees of temperature right
out of your body.”
What did Mr. Nester teach the group to do first?

A. make a fire

B. make shelter

C. use earlier technology

D. find water
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: make shelter
Vì: Shelter is one of the first things you need to take care of, whether you are roasting
in the desert or freezing in sub-zero degrees.
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 10:
The next essential activity was to hunt for water and food, so we hiked
deep into a tree- lined canyon, where the rocks at the bottom held brown
rainwater. The area was used as a waterhole by local animals, and Mr.
Nester pointed out footprints: “That type of print would indicate a
cougar,” he said. Mr. Posner filled his water bottle with a wary eye on the
canyon’s rocky sides. Wild onions stuck out of the wet ground around the
water hole, and Mr. Nester instructed the group to dig out the tiny onions
using our knives. It took a good hour of hard work to collect even a
cupful.
What did the group find at the water hole?

A. cougar footprints

B. pine needles

C. rocks

D. Acorns
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: cougar footprints
Vì: The area was used as a waterhole by local animals, and Mr. Nester pointed out
footprints: ‘‘That type of print would indicate a cougar.
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 11:
Do you know who you will _______ for in the election?

A. vote

B. voting

C. voted

D. voter

Giải thích kết quả :

Sai. Đáp án đúng là: vote
Vì: sau will vote nguyên thể
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 12:
The monkey was named Rungwecebus kipunji (pronounced rung-way-
CEE-bus kip-OON-jee) for its home on Mt. Rungwe in Tanzania. Scientists
first described the kipunji in 2005 and noted that it differed in
appearance and behavior from other known species of monkey. They
first classified it in a genus that includes three other species of monkeys.
However, that classification was based only on field observations and
photographs.
What was the Rungwecebus kipunji named for?

A. a scientist
B. a genus

C. a mountain

D. a species
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: a mountain
Vì: for its home on Mt. Rungwe in Tanzania
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 13:
Trends in nutrition come and go. Some trends become cultural norms
because everyone is doing it. Others die because different needs and
interests eclipse them. According to data from a Health Focus
International survey, consumers are now very interested in the health
benefits that certain foods may provide.
Consumers today are interested in the benefits of __________.

A. marketing information

B. healthy foods

C. health surveys

D. cultural trends
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: healthy foods
Vì: consumers are now very interested in the health benefits that certain foods may
provide.
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 14:
She's _______ of staying at home.

A. boring

B. bore

C. bored

D. boredom
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: bored
Vì: bored chỉ cảm xúc của người
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 15:
In August 2005, a farmer found a monkey matching the description of
the kipunji dead in a trap and handed it over to Tim Davenport of the
Wildlife Conservation Society in Tanzania and Bill Stanley of the Field
Museum of Natural History in Chicago. The monkey was sent to the Field
Museum, which then sent muscle samples to Olson for genetic analysis.
In the meantime, Stanley and Yale University’s Eric Sargis began
examining the animal’s physical characteristics.
What did the Field Museum of Natural History send to Olson?

A. DNA test results of the monkey

B. a dead monkey in a trap

C. muscle samples of the monkey

D. photographs of the monkey

Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: muscle samples of the monkey.

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Câu 1:
A good diet __________ excellent health.
A. stems from
B. is a factor in

C. is caused by
D. develops from
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: is a factor in
Vì: is a factor in: là 1 yếu tố của
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 2:
Tiredness and stress __________ many traffic accidents.
A. is due to
B. are responsible for

C. develop from
D. arise from
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: are responsible for
Vì: are responsible for: cause something
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 3:
Even if people drive less, they still need to get from point A to point B. That’s
where the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) comes in. The BRT is a bus system that
provides faster, more efficient service than an ordinary bus line. It features
longer buses that run in specially marked highway lanes where cars are
prohibited. Unlike a subway system, which requires a concentrated urban
population to make it profitable, a BRT works best in less densely populated
suburban areas. By taking a BRT, commuters can avoid stressful traffic jams,
which will result in lower blood pressure and a smoother, calmer ride for
everyone!
Which is the main idea of this paragraph?
A. BRT is an efficient and environmentally-friendly form of transportation.

B. Ordinary bus is now not preferred by people.

C. BRT uses buses that drive on specially marked lanes on the highway.
D. Less populated suburbs are the best places to use a BRT.
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: BRT is an efficient and environmentally-friendly form of transportation.
Vì: By taking a BRT, commuters can avoid stressful traffic jams, which will result in lower blood
pressure and a smoother, calmer ride for everyone.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 4:
The cause ______ his problems is his family.
A. to
B. of

C. for
D. in
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: of
Vì: The cause of something is the reason why something happens.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 5:
The poor economy _________ the failure of the company last year.
A. led
B. prevented
C. brought to
D. contributed to

Giải thích kết quả :

Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: contributed to
Vì: contributed to: đóng góp vào...
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 6:
Harry’s love of history _______ a childhood trip to the museum.
A. is responsible for
B. contributes to
C. arises from

D. brings about
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: arises from
Vì: arises from: bắt nguồn từ
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.2. Vocabulary focus
Câu 7:
All year round, Mr. Neary's Animal Control Service receives an average of 100
calls a day from residents with animals invading their home or yard. Mr.
Neary told of one woman who called, screaming that she had a "giant snake"
in her backyard. "The way she was carrying on you'd think an anaconda had
escaped from
the zoo," he laughed. "It turned out to be a harmless black garden snake."
One animal that is sticking to a seasonal pattern is the deer. "September
through end of November the deer go mad," Mr. Neary said. "It's very
common for them to just leap through people's plate glass windows. I'm
getting calls from towns saying the deer are running down Main Street."
What does Neary say about the problem of animals?
A. It continues all year long.

B. They follow seasonal routines.

C. Certain animals are worse than others.
D. Some times of year are particularly bad.
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: It continues all year long
Vì: All year round, Mr. Neary's Animal Control Service receives an average of 100 calls a day from
residents with animals invading their home or yard.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 8:
The reason _____ this meeting is to discuss the merger.
A. for

B. of
C. in
D. to
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: for
Vì: reason for: lý do cho gì
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 9:
Linda Gilbert, president of HealthFocus International in Atlanta, Georgia, is a
market researcher who specializes in health and nutrition trends. Gilbert
believes that the media have a powerful influence on trends but that there is
another crucial factor: repetition. “Hearing the same things from a number of
sources is key. It’s not just the media that affect trends. Sources like friends
and families, nurses, and even coffee shop conversation remind consumers
that ‘I’ve heard that before.’ When it comes to beliefs about nutrition and
health, repetition is so important. You have to be exposed to ideas for a while
before the message sinks in.”
Linda Gilbert believes __________ greatly affects health trends.
A. repetition

B. doctors
C. public concern
D. data
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: repetition
Vì: but that there is another crucial factor: repetition.
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 10:
The next essential activity was to hunt for water and food, so we hiked deep
into a tree- lined canyon, where the rocks at the bottom held brown rainwater.
The area was used as a waterhole by local animals, and Mr. Nester pointed
out footprints: “That type of print would indicate a cougar,” he said. Mr.
Posner filled his water bottle with a wary eye on the canyon’s rocky sides.
Wild onions stuck out of the wet ground around the water hole, and Mr.
Nester instructed the group to dig out the tiny onions using our knives. It
took a good hour of hard work to collect even a cupful.
What did the group find at the water hole?
A. pine needles
B. cougar footprints

C. rocks
D. Acorns
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: cougar footprints
Vì: The area was used as a waterhole by local animals, and Mr. Nester pointed out footprints: ‘‘That
type of print would indicate a cougar.
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 11:
I'm a banker. What do you do for a ________?
A. living

B. live
C. lively
D. life
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: living
Vì: do for a living: kiếm sống
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 12:
Please decide what you want to do. You must make a ________.
A. deciding
B. decision

C. decisive
D. decidion
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: decision
Vì: decision là danh từ quyết định
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 13:
In August 2005, a farmer found a monkey matching the description of the
kipunji dead in a trap and handed it over to Tim Davenport of the Wildlife
Conservation Society in Tanzania and Bill Stanley of the Field Museum of
Natural History in Chicago. The monkey was sent to the Field Museum, which
then sent muscle samples to Olson for genetic analysis. In the meantime,
Stanley and Yale University’s Eric Sargis began examining the animal’s
physical characteristics.
What did the Field Museum of Natural History send to Olson?
A. muscle samples of the monkey

B. DNA test results of the monkey

C. photographs of the monkey
D. a dead monkey in a trap
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: muscle samples of the monkey.
Vì: which then sent muscle samples to Olson for genetic analysis.
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 14:
The more ________ and positive you look, the better you will feel.
A. confidently
B. confidence
C. confide
D. confident

Giải thích kết quả :

Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: confident
Vì: cần tính từ
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 15:
Trends in nutrition come and go. Some trends become cultural norms
because everyone is doing it. Others die because different needs and
interests eclipse them. According to data from a Health Focus International
survey, consumers are now very interested in the health benefits that certain
foods may provide.
Consumers today are interested in the benefits of __________.
A. marketing information
B. health surveys
C. cultural trends
D. healthy foods

Giải thích kết quả :

Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: healthy foods
Vì: consumers are now very interested in the health benefits that certain foods may provide.
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.3. Skill focus

Câu 1:
He made a mistake _______ thinking that Alice was someone he
could easily fool.

A. in

B. to

C. of

D. for
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: in
Vì: make a mistake in thinking: misjudge a situation or someone
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 2:
The cause ______ his problems is his family.

A. of

B. for

C. to

D. in
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: of
Vì: The cause of something is the reason why something happens.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 3:
Tiredness and stress __________ many traffic accidents.

A. develop from

B. arise from

C. is due to

D. are responsible for

Giải thích kết quả :

Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: are responsible for
Vì: are responsible for: cause something
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 4:
Even if people drive less, they still need to get from point A to
point B. That’s where the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) comes in. The
BRT is a bus system that provides faster, more efficient service
than an ordinary bus line. It features longer buses that run in
specially marked highway lanes where cars are prohibited.
Unlike a subway system, which requires a concentrated urban
population to make it profitable, a BRT works best in less
densely populated suburban areas. By taking a BRT, commuters
can avoid stressful traffic jams, which will result in lower blood
pressure and a smoother, calmer ride for everyone!
Which is the main idea of this paragraph?

A. BRT uses buses that drive on specially marked lanes on the highway.

B. BRT is an efficient and environmentally-friendly form of transportation.

C. Less populated suburbs are the best places to use a BRT.

D. Ordinary bus is now not preferred by people.

Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: BRT is an efficient and environmentally-friendly form of
transportation.
Vì: By taking a BRT, commuters can avoid stressful traffic jams, which will result in
lower blood pressure and a smoother, calmer ride for everyone.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 5:
"We don't have ordinary wildlife anymore in this state," said Jack
Neary, a local pest control expert. "What we've got is urban
wildlife, forest animals that have been born and bred for more
than one generation in an urban environment. Look around you;
with urbanization. there's nowhere for wildlife to go anymore.
There used to be specific seasons when people called about
specific animal nuisances. Now it's a year-round problem, and
boy, do people get crazy when an animal invades their home."
What is "urban wildlife?"

A. Animals that enjoy living around people and in cities.

B. Animals that were born in city environments

C. People who behave like wild animals.

D. Animals that invade the urban.

Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: Animals that were born in city environments
Vì: forest animals that have been born and bred for more than one generation in an
urban environment.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 6:
The high price of gas _________ a petroleum shortage.

A. stems from

B. bring about

C. leads to

D. results in
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: stems from
Vì: stems from: bắt nguồn từ
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 7:
Transportation counts for more than 30% of the United States’
carbon dioxide emissions. It is also true that 88% of all trips in
the U.S. are made by car. It makes sense, therefore, that if more
Americans leave their cars at home, there will be much less
pollution. This would help all of us to breathe more easily. Also,
with fewer vehicles on the road, traffic would flow more
smoothly.
Which is the main idea of this paragraph?

A. Pollution would decrease if fewer people drove cars

B. Transportation is blamed for the emission of carbon dioxide.

C. Too many cars on the road can lead to traffic jams.

D. Eighty-eight percent of Americans drive their cars to work.

Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: Pollution would decrease if fewer people drove cars.
Vì: if more Americans leave their cars at home, there will be much less pollution.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 8:
Our actions may not feel very significant when we act alone.
Only if many individuals make changes in their behavior
collectively can the power of this change be readily seen and
felt. Here, then, are some changes that we can all make to
enrich our lives on a personal level and improve the health of the
planet at the same time.
Which is the main idea of this paragraph?

A. People can improve the health of the planet.

B. Individual actions are insignificant

C. People need to work collectively to help the environment.

D. Making changes will enrich our personal lives.

Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: People need to work collectively to help the environment
Vì: Only if many individuals make changes in their behavior collectively can the power
of this change be readily seen and felt.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 9:
I'm a banker. What do you do for a ________?

A. living
B. lively

C. life

D. live
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: living
Vì: do for a living: kiếm sống
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 10:
The next essential activity was to hunt for water and food, so we
hiked deep into a tree- lined canyon, where the rocks at the
bottom held brown rainwater. The area was used as a waterhole
by local animals, and Mr. Nester pointed out footprints: “That
type of print would indicate a cougar,” he said. Mr. Posner filled
his water bottle with a wary eye on the canyon’s rocky sides.
Wild onions stuck out of the wet ground around the water hole,
and Mr. Nester instructed the group to dig out the tiny onions
using our knives. It took a good hour of hard work to collect even
a cupful.
What did the group find at the water hole?

A. pine needles

B. rocks

C. cougar footprints

D. Acorns
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: cougar footprints
Vì: The area was used as a waterhole by local animals, and Mr. Nester pointed out
footprints: ‘‘That type of print would indicate a cougar.
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 11:
You should spend your free time _________.

A. useless

B. uselessly

C. uselful

D. usefully

Giải thích kết quả :

Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: usefully
Vì: usefully trạng từ có ích
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 12:
What is more important to you, intelligence or ___________?

A. attractivity

B. attractive

C. attraction

D. attractiveness

Giải thích kết quả :

Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: attractiveness
Vì: là danh từu sự hấp dẫn
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 13:
Genetic evidence showed that the kipunji is related to baboons.
However, both field observations and analysis of the animal’s
physical characteristics revealed multiple differences between
the kipunji and baboons, which led to the creation of the new
genus Rungwecebus. The authors of the paper agree that having
a specimen of the animal to study allowed them to correctly
classify it. Scientists who first described kipunji as a new species
were unable to examine a specimen.
“A picture may paint a thousand words,” Olson said, “but in the
case of the kipunji, those thousand words didn’t tell the whole
story.” Olson said the discovery is an example of what can be
accomplished through international collaboration among
scientists.
Why did scientists first describe the kipunji as a new species?

A. They used genetic evidence.

B. They did not have scientists’ international collaboration.

C. They confused the kipunji with baboons.

D. They did not have a specimen to examine.

Giải thích kết quả :

Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: They did not have a specimen to examine.
Vì: Scientists who first described kipunji as a new species were unable to examine a
specimen.
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.3. Skill focus
Câu 14:
_______ for charity is rewarding.

A. Volunteering
B. Volunteer

C. Volunteered

D. Voluntary
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: volunteering
Vì: volunteering là việc làm từ thiện
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.1. Vocabulary focus
Câu 15:
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) in Washington, DC, has
studied consumer attitudes about nutrition and health for the
last twenty years. FMI’s survey data shows that the percentage
of consumers reporting that they are “very concerned about the
nutritional content of what they eat” was relatively stable from
the mid-1980s through the mid-1990s. Since then, this
percentage has fallen a bit.
The Food Marketing Institute studies public opinion about
__________.

A. consumers

B. food

C. nutrition

D. science
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: nutrition.
Vì: studied consumer attitudes about nutrition and health for the last twenty years
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 1.3. Skill focus