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Câu hỏi 1 :

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.

A. slum

B. urban

C. bulb

D. clutter

Câu hỏi 2 :

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.

A. determine

B. costume

C. culture

D. critical

Câu hỏi 3 :

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.

A. expand

B. migrate

C. effect

D. double

Câu hỏi 4 :

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.

A. attitude

B. dominant

C. entertain

D. Internet

Câu hỏi 5 :

I _ there once a long time ago and _ back since.

A. went / wasn’t

B. was going / had not been

C. have gone / wasn’t

D. went / have not been

Câu hỏi 6 :

It is recommended that this machine ______ checked every year.

A. to be

B. is

C. be

D. are

Câu hỏi 7 :

_______ is writing brief entries about the daily activities of an individual or company.

A. App

B. Mass media

C. Advent

D. Microblogging

Câu hỏi 8 :

There are people who choose to abandon their heritage culture and assimilate _______ the new culture of the majority.

A. on

B. in

C. with

D. to

Câu hỏi 9 :

You don’t get a lot of _______ from a news report on radio or TV.

A. inform

B. informative

C. information

D. informatively

Câu hỏi 10 :

Only after food has been dried or canned _______.

A. that it should be stored for future use

B. it should be stored for future use

C. should it be stored for future use

D. should it store for future

Câu hỏi 11 :

The areas _______ are destroyed suffer a lot from soil erosion.

A. whose trees

B. trees of which

C. which trees

D. that trees

Câu hỏi 12 :

Some ethnic groups have strange __________ such as walking on fire to prevent natural disasters.

A. spirits

B. customs

C. national prides

D. behaviors

Câu hỏi 13 :

He has the ________ face and skin of an old traveller.

A. thought-provoking

B. year-round

C. overloaded

D. weather-beaten

Câu hỏi 14 :

We managed to finish the exercise on time and passed the exam. ________, it was very difficult.

A. But

B. However

C. So

D. Therefore

Câu hỏi 15 :

_ Women’s Day is on _ eighth of March.

A. ø /the

B. ø /an

C. The/ an

D. The/ ø

Câu hỏi 16 :

It is stated that we are now in the first stages of a battle for the _______ of life on the earth.

A. sustainability

B. conservation

C. responsibility

D. purification

Câu hỏi 17 :

To reduce pollution, we have to stop to use many things that make our lives uncomfortable.

A. To reduce

B. to use

C. that

D. uncomfortable

Câu hỏi 18 :

The pull of the earth is too strong that no one can jump as high as three meters.

A. of

B. too strong

C. that

D. jump

Câu hỏi 19 :

The practice of using many and more chemicals to improve crop yields is harmful to people’s health.

A. practice

B. many

C. yields

D. harmful

Câu hỏi 20 :

The work performed by these officers are not worth our paying them any longer.

A. by

B. are

C. worth

D. any longer

Câu hỏi 21 :

Nobody is interested in the missing jet planes, aren’t they?

A. interested

B. missing

C. aren’t

D. they

Câu hỏi 22 :

One of the reasons why families break up is that parents are always critical of each other.

A. intolerant

B. supportive

C. tired

D. unaware

Câu hỏi 23 :

Urbanization has resulted in massive problems besides the benefits.

A. major

B. serious

C. a few

D. minor

Câu hỏi 24 :

Under the major's able leadership, the soldiers found safety.

A. guidance

B. intensity

C. flagship

D. ability

Câu hỏi 25 :

Adverts on Facebook seem to be more efficient than billboards or TV ads because of its enormous number of users.

A. disorganised

B. successful

C. connected

D. updated

Câu hỏi 26 :

Linh: Would you mind moving your suitcase? - Ngoc: _________

A. Yes, please!

B. No, not at all.

C. Of course!

D. Oh, I am sorry to hear.

Câu hỏi 27 :

Nam and Lan are talking about their using social media.

- Nam: Why don’t you open an account on Facebook? - Lan: __________

A. It helps you to get connected with friends.

B. Oh, I see.

C. I don’t want to waste much time on social media.

D. Not at all. I’ll buy a new laptop.

Câu hỏi 28 :

It is the natural outcome of economic development and _(29)_.

A. industrialize

B. industrial

C. industrialisation

D. industry

Câu hỏi 29 :

It has brought a lot of benefits to our society. _(30)_, it also poses various problems for local authorities and town planners in the process of maintaining sustainable urbanisation, especially in developing countries.

A. Because

B. However

C. Therefore

D. Although

Câu hỏi 30 :

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.

Urbanisation programmes are being _(28)_ in many parts of the world, especially in densely populated regions with limited land and resources. It is the natural outcome of economic development and _(29)_. It has brought a lot of benefits to our society. _(30)_, it also poses various problems for local authorities and town planners in the process of maintaining sustainable urbanisation, especially in developing countries.

When too many people cram into a small area, urban infrastructure can't be effective. There will be a _(31)_ of livable housing, energy and water supply. This will create overcrowded urban districts with no proper facilities.

Currently, fast urbanisation is taking place predominantly in developing countries where sustainable urbanisation has little relevance to people's lives. Their houses are just shabby slums with poor sanitation. Their children only manage to get basic education. Hence, the struggle for survival is their first priority rather than anything else. Only when the quality of their existence is improved can they seek _(32)_ other high values in their life.

A. carried out

B. carried over

C. carried off

D. carry back

Câu hỏi 31 :

There will be a _(31)_ of livable housing, energy and water supply.

A. appearance

B. plenty

C. loss

D. lack

Câu hỏi 32 :

Only when the quality of their existence is improved can they seek _(32)_ other high values in their life.

A. on

B. about

C. with

D. for

Câu hỏi 33 :

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.

A Japanese construction company plans to create a huge independent city-state, akin to the legendary Atlantis, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The city, dubbed “Marinnation”, would have about one million inhabitants, two airports, and possibly even a space port. Marinnation, if built, would be a separate country but could serve as a home for international organisations such as the United Nations and the World Bank.

Aside from the many political and social problems that would have to be solved, the engineering task envisaged is monumental. The initial stage requires the building of a circular dam eighteen miles in diameter attached to the sea bed in a relatively shallow place in international waters. Then, several hundred powerful pumps, operating for more than a year, would suck out the sea water from within the dam. When empty and dry, the area would have a city constructed on it. The actual land would be about 300 feet below the sea level. According to designers, the hardest task from an engineering point of view would be to ensure that the dam is leak proof and earthquake proof.

If all goes well, it is hoped that Marinnation could be ready for habitation at the end of the second decade of the twenty-first century. Whether anyone would want to live in such an isolated and artificial community, however, will remain an open question until that time.

Question 33: According to the text, Marrination, when built, will be a(an)_______ city.

A. crowded

B. underground

C. marine

D. legendary

Câu hỏi 34 :

The word ‘akin’ in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by _______.

A. likely

B. close

C. next

D. similar

Câu hỏi 35 :

Which of the following would NOT be a problem for the construction plan?

A. social

B. political

C. engineering

D. financial

Câu hỏi 36 :

Which of the following is NOT true according to the text?

A. Marinnation would have about one million inhabitants.

B. Marinnation will be built in a deep place in the Pacific Ocean.

C. Marinnation will be located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

D. Marinnation could be served as home for international organisations.

Câu hỏi 37 :

What does the author imply in the last sentence of the passage?

A. People will ask an open question about living in Marinnation.

B. The construction of Marinnation could never be completed in time.

C. People might not want to live in an isolated and artificial community.

D. People will ask how they can live in such an isolated and artificial city.

Câu hỏi 38 :

To attract her teacher’s attention, she raised her hand high.

A. Because her teacher attracted her, she raised her hand again.

B. Though she raised her hand high, she couldn’t attract her teacher’s attention.

C. She raised her hand high so that she could attract the teacher’s attention.

D. She had such a high raising of hand that she failed to attract her teacher’s attention.

Câu hỏi 39 :

The number of young people using social media is increasing.

A. There are more people using social media than in the past.

B. The number of social media for the youth is increasing.

C. More and more social media are for the youth.

D. More and more young people are using social media.

Câu hỏi 40 :

The problem was too serious for her to solve by herself.

A. The problem was such serious that she couldn’t solve alone.

B. So serious was the problem that she couldn’t solve it alone.

C. It was such a serious problem that she could solve it alone.

D. She was so serious she couldn’t solve the problem alone

Câu hỏi 41 :

If it hadn’t been for the wind, the fire would never have spread so fast.

A. Even without the wind, the fire would have spread just as fast.

B. It was the wind that caused the fire to spread at such a speed.

C. Had there been a wind, the fire would have spread even faster.

D. The force of the wind affected the way the fire spread.

Câu hỏi 42 :

“Don’t forget to hand in the report, Peter!” said Kate.

A. Kate reminded Peter of handing in the report.

B. Kate said that Peter had forgotten to hand in the report.

C. Kate forgot to hand in the report to Peter.

D. Kate reminded Peter to hand in the report.

Câu hỏi 43 :

Listen to the presentation about unusual British festivals and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

Question 43: The Clavie is __________________.

A. a whisky container

B. a wooden cross

C. a bonfire made of things people don't need

Câu hỏi 44 :

In the Up Helly Aa festival, they burn __________________.

A. a wooden man

B. a Viking boat

C. a line in the grass

Câu hỏi 45 :

During a pancake race, you have to __________________.

A. eat as many pancakes as possible

B. run as fast as possible while tossing a pancake in a pan

C. run and jump over ropes without dropping the pancake

Câu hỏi 46 :

Nowadays, the people who win the cheese rolling competition are usually _______________.

A. top athletes

B. people from the village

C. visitors from all over the world

Câu hỏi 47 :

The fastest snail in the Snail Racing is __________________.

A. cooked with garlic and butter

B. rescued from the barbecue

C. given a prize of extra lettuce

Câu hỏi 48 :

Black Pudding throwing is similar to __________________.

A. pancake tossing

B. Olympic sports like javelin and shotput

C. bowling

Câu hỏi 49 :

To win the best gurner competition, one man __________________.

A. had all his teeth removed

B. grew a really long beard

C. had a lot of facial piercings

Câu hỏi 50 :

The Burning of the Clocks festival is __________________.

A. 2 years old

B. 20 years old

C. 200 years old

Câu hỏi 51 :

Listen to a talk about how to prepare for exams and complete the notes with one word for each blank. There is one example that has been done for you. You can listen to the recording TWICE.

ADVICE FOR EXAMS

• Eat food that provides (0) energy like fruit and cereals

• Find a place with full of (1) .

• Stay (2) and relaxed.

• Choose important things that will help you get the most points in an exam to learn.

• Make notes of the key points and try to remember them as (3) will help you to remember.

• Study with previous exam papers which are available in the (4) .

• Stay (5) by drinking water.

Câu hỏi 52 :

Stay (2) ________ and relaxed.

Câu hỏi 53 :

Make notes of the key points and try to remember them as (3) ________ will help you to remember.

Câu hỏi 54 :

Study with previous exam papers which are available in the (4) ________.

Câu hỏi 55 :

Stay (5) ________ by drinking water.

Câu hỏi 56 :

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 in each of the following questions.

A. county

B. poultry

C. bound

D. sound

Câu hỏi 57 :

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 in each of the following questions.

A. decreased

B. chased

C. addressed

D. advised

Câu hỏi 58 :

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

A. accurate

B. intensity

C. erosion

D. miraculous

Câu hỏi 59 :

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

A. occupation

B. individual

C. documentary

D. competitive

Câu hỏi 60 :

I _ a terrible accident while I _ on the beach.

A. was seeing / walked

B. have seen / were walking

C. see / am walking

D. saw / was walking

Câu hỏi 61 :

The twins look so much alike that almost no one can them .

A. tell/ away

B. take/on

C. tell/ apart

D. take/ apart

Câu hỏi 62 :

Mary demanded that the heater ___________ immediately. Her apartment was freezing.

A. be repaired

B. been repaired

C. being repaired

D. repaired

Câu hỏi 63 :

The council wants to _______ the character of the city while reconstructing the Old Quarter.

A. defense

B. preserve

C. store

D. abandon

Câu hỏi 64 :

___________ batteries or solar chargers are some of the solutions to the lack of energy.

A. Reversible

B. Rechargeable

C. Repeatable

D. Returnable

Câu hỏi 65 :

________ the phone rang later that night did Tom remember the appointment.

A. No sooner

B. Not until

C. Only

D. Just before

Câu hỏi 66 :

She got _ her car to pick _ some wild flowers.

A. in / at

B. off / up

C. from / on

D. out / for

Câu hỏi 67 :

He managed to keep his job________ the manager had threatened to sack him.

A. although

B. unless

C. despite

D. therefore

Câu hỏi 68 :

Viber is not only a Voice over IP and an instant messaging app for mobile devices, but it

also allows for the _______ of audios, videos and images between users.

A. transference

B. transmission

C. exchange

D. production

Câu hỏi 69 :

Mike: "I have a favor to ask you." - Tim: "___________."

A. It's a pleasure

B. Ask, please

C. Help yourself

D. Go ahead

Câu hỏi 70 :

- Dick: "I enjoyed myself so much at your birthday party." - Patrice: "___________."

A. Oh, that's kind of you

B. Congratulations

C. Oh, I'm glad to hear that

D. It's a pleasure

Câu hỏi 71 :

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Many illnesses in refugee camps are the result of inadequate sanitation.

A. dirtiness

B. pollution

C. cleanliness

D. uncleanliness

Câu hỏi 72 :

She’s a down-to-earth woman with no pretensions.

A. practical

B. ambitious

C. idealistic

D. creative

Câu hỏi 73 :

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you round the city.

A. confident

B. free

C. reluctant

D. occupied

Câu hỏi 74 :

Mr. Smith's new neighbors appear to be very friendly.

A. futile

B. amicable

C. hostile

D. inapplicable

Câu hỏi 75 :

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.

Nearly 200 of the 1500 native plant species in Hawaii are at risk of going extinct in the near future because they have been (25)_ to such low numbers. Approximately 90 percent of Hawaii's plants are found nowhere else in the world, but they are threatened by alien invasive species such as feral goats, pigs, rodents and (26)_ plants.

The Hawaii Rare Plant Restoration Group is striving to (27)_ the extinction of the 182 rare Hawaiian plants with fewer than 50 individuals remaining in the wild. Since 1990, (28)_ a result of their "Plant Extinction Prevention Program", sixteen species have been brought into cultivation and three species have been reintroduced. Invasive weeds have been removed in key areas, and fencing has been put up in order to (29)___ plants in the wild.

A. disappeared

B. increased

C. reduced

D. developed

Câu hỏi 76 :

Approximately 90 percent of Hawaii's plants are found nowhere else in the world, but they are threatened by alien invasive species such as feral goats, pigs, rodents and (26)___ plants.

A. national

B. non-native

C. international

D. native

Câu hỏi 77 :

The Hawaii Rare Plant Restoration Group is striving to (27)___ the extinction of the 182 rare Hawaiian plants with fewer than 50 individuals remaining in the wild.

A. prevent

B. influence

C. stimulate

D. encourage

Câu hỏi 78 :

Since 1990, (28)___ a result of their "Plant Extinction Prevention Program", sixteen species have been brought into cultivation and three species have been reintroduced.

A. so

B. as

C. but

D. due

Câu hỏi 79 :

Invasive weeds have been removed in key areas, and fencing has been put up in order to (29)___ plants in the wild.

A. remain

B. derive

C. vary

D. protect

Câu hỏi 80 :

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences below.

ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISTS

Paul Watson is an environmental activist. He is a man who believes that he must do something, not just talk about doing something. Paul believes in protecting endangered animals, and he protects them in controversial ways. Some people think that Watson is a hero and admire him very much. Other people

think that he is a criminal.

On July 16th, 1979, Paul Watson and his crew were on his ship, which is called the Sea Shepherd. Watson and the people who work on the Sea Shepherd were hunting on the Atlantic Ocean near Portugal. However, they had a strange prey; instead of hunting for animals, their prey was a ship, the Sierra. The Sea Shepherd found the Sierra, ran into it and sank it. As a result, the Sierra never returned to the sea. The Sea Shepherd, on the other hand, returned to its home in Canada. Paul Watson and his workers thought that they had been successful.

The Sierra had been a whaling ship, which had operated illegally. The captain and the crew of the Sierra did not obey any of the international laws that restrict whaling. Instead, they killed as many whales as they could, quickly cut off the meat, and froze it. Later, they sold the whale meat in countries where it is eaten.

Paul Watson tried to persuade the international whaling commission to stop the Sierra. However, the commission did very little, and Paul became impatient. He decided to stop the Sierra and other whaling ships in any way that he could. He offered to pay $25,000 to anyone who sank any illegal whaling ship, and he sank the Sierra. He acted because he believes that the whales must be protected.

Still, he acted without the approval of the government; therefore, his actions were controversial. Paul Watson is not the only environmental activist. Other men and women are also fighting to protect the Earth. Like Watson, they do not always have the approval of their governments, and like Watson, they have become impatient. Yet, because of their concern for the environment, they will act to protect it.

According to the reading, an environmental activist is someone who _________.

A. is a hero, like Paul Watson

B. runs into whaling ships

C. does something to protect the Earth

D. talks about protecting endangered species

Câu hỏi 81 :

The main idea of paragraph one is that _____________.

A. Paul Watson is a hero to some people

B. activists are people who do something

C. Paul Watson is a controversial environmental activist

D. Paul Watson does not believe in talking

Câu hỏi 82 :

Watson ran into the Sierra because __________.

A. he wanted to stop the ship’s crew from whaling

B. he was impatient with the government’s actions

C. he wanted to protect whales from the whalers

D. all of the above are correct

Câu hỏi 83 :

In paragraph 3 the word “it” refers to _____________.

A. the Sierra crew

B. whale meat

C. the Sierra

D. whales

Câu hỏi 84 :

The main idea of paragraph 3 is that _____________.

A. whaling is illegal according to international laws

B. the people on the Sierra killed as many whales as they could

C. the people on the Sierra didn’t obey international laws

D. the Sierra sold whale meat in some countries

Câu hỏi 85 :

The members of a ship’s crew are _____________.

A. the people who work on the airplanes

B. the men and women who work on the ship

C. all of the people on a ship, including the passengers

D. the people who own the ship

Câu hỏi 86 :

The Sea Shepherd was hunting _____________.

A. Portugal

B. the Sierra

C. the Atlantic Ocean

D. whales

Câu hỏi 87 :

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.

It is really important to have friends whom you can count on.

A. You should have reliable friends whom you can trust.

B. Some friends may make your feelings hurt.

C. You should not contact with friends who make use of you.

D. Do not believe in any friends.

Câu hỏi 88 :

We planned to walk round the lake, but the heavy rain made this impossible.

A. In spite of the heavy rain, we managed to walk half way round the lake as planned.

B. We would have walked round the lake even if it had rained heavily.

C. The heavy rain nearly prevented us from walking right round the lake.

D. If it hadn't rained so heavily, we would have walked round the lake.

Câu hỏi 89 :

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.

I can’t stand this weather. It’s getting worse and worse.

A. I can’t stand up in this bad weather.

B. The weather is making me worse.

C. The weather is not better but I can’t stand it.

D. I can’t bear this bad weather any more.

Câu hỏi 90 :

Travellers are advised to take out insurance. Their luggage may go astray.

A. Travellers are advised to take out insurance in case their luggage goes astray.

B. Travellers had better buy insurance as a precaution against their luggage go astray.

C. Travellers should take out insurance if their luggage goes astray.

D. Travellers should get insurance, or else their luggage may go astray.

Câu hỏi 91 :

Listen to a short conversation between a teacher and a student about role models and decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F). You can listen to the recording TWICE.

Question 1. The teacher wants her students to give presentations on role models next week.

Question 2. The students need to write a paper of two pages long.

Question 3. All role models are prominent people.

Question 4. Parents or siblings can also be role models.

Question 5. The teacher's role model when she was young was her sister.

Câu hỏi 92 :

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.

A. promote

B. entire

C. create

D. damage

Câu hỏi 93 :

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.

A. overload

B. summarise

C. unemployed

D. opportunity

Câu hỏi 94 :

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.

A. asked

B. caused

C. smoked

D. decreased

Câu hỏi 95 :

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.

A. goat

B. coast

C. broaden

D. throat

Câu hỏi 96 :

“Did you like the film?” - “Well, after ______ the book, I was a bit disappointed.”

A. had read

B. having read

C. I have read

D. I am reading

Câu hỏi 97 :

It is recommended that people ______ regular exercise.

A. took

B. to take

C. take

D. taking

Câu hỏi 98 :

water is considered vital source of life, but water of Colox City is so polluted that people could die if they only drank drop of it.

A. Ø/a/the/a

B. The/the/the/a

C. The/the/the/the

D. Ø / Ø / Ø / Ø

Câu hỏi 99 :

How much do you charge ______ a bunch of red roses?

A. to

B. in

C. for

D. with

Câu hỏi 100 :

If he gets bored, he just ______and looks out the window.

A. sticks to

B. competes with

C. removes from

D. switches off

Câu hỏi 101 :

______ messaging helps me exchange written messages with my friends very quickly.

A. Text

B. Instant

C. Fast

D. Quick

Câu hỏi 102 :

He is not ______ and finds it difficult to pay for daily necessities.

A. well-paid

B. well-paying

C. well-prepared

D. best paid

Câu hỏi 103 :

Everybody should ______ an effort to go green, which can help to save our planet for future generations.

A. do

B. take

C. make

D. give

Câu hỏi 104 :

As the plane was climbing into the sky, the ground was getting away.

A. higher/far and far

B. higher/a little further

C. higher and higher/further and further

D. highest and highest/furthest and furthest

Câu hỏi 105 :

I a new alarm clock the other day when I actually somebody shoplifting.

A. have bought/saw

B. was buying/saw

C. will buy/see

D. was buying/was seeing

Câu hỏi 106 :

Waiter: “How do you like your steak done?” - Customer: “______”

A. Well done, please.

B. I don’t like it much.

C. I like it.

D. Not very well.

Câu hỏi 107 :

Kathy: “Should we use solar energy to protect the environment?” - Janet: “______”

A. No, thanks.

B. You don’t think so, do you?

C. Yes, I’ll go.

D. That’s a good idea.

Câu hỏi 108 :

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.

I’m at a loss to how you are going to pass your subjects without studying. All you do is to play video games all day.

A. to try to understand

B. to lose the game

C. to feel like a stranger

D. to know a lot

Câu hỏi 109 :

Cholera is common in less developed countries due to poor water and sanitation conditions. It is estimated that 11 million cholera cases occur every year among children under five years of age.

A. rare

B. ordinary

C. general

D. normal

Câu hỏi 110 :

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. Helen Hayes, one of America’s outstanding actresses, won an Academy Award for the first film performance of her long and distinguished career.

A. charming

B. reclusive

C. preeminent

D. profound

Câu hỏi 111 :

She simply took it for granted that the check was good and did not ask him any questions about it.

A. look it over

B. accepted it without investigation

C. objected to it

D. permitted it

Câu hỏi 112 :

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.

Internet is the most important (26) of the new age media. The discovery of Internet can be called the biggest invention in mass media. In the earlier days, news used to (27) people only with the morning newspaper. But today, live updates reach us simultaneously as the events unfold. For example, the royal wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William was watched live on the Internet (28) millions of people around the world. It’s inspired interaction and connectivity through its social networking medium. Internet has a plethora of websites (29) to various people, companies, brands, causes, activities, etc. The most significant utility of these websites is for providing information, search engines, downloads through libraries, and interaction through the (30)__ networking sites. Because of these websites, carrying out e-commerce transactions has also become easy.

A. device

B. equipment

C. machine

D. tool

Câu hỏi 113 :

In the earlier days, news used to (27)______ people only with the morning newspaper.

A. get

B. arrive

C. reach

D. come

Câu hỏi 114 :

For example, the royal wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William was watched live on the Internet (28)______ millions of people around the world.

A. for

B. by

C. to

D. at

Câu hỏi 115 :

Internet has a plethora of websites (29)______ to various people, companies, brands, causes, activities, etc.

A. similar

B. addicted

C. devoted

D. dedicated

Câu hỏi 116 :

The most significant utility of these websites is for providing information, search engines, downloads through libraries, and interaction through the (30)______ networking sites. Because of these websites, carrying out e-commerce transactions has also become easy.

A. mass

B. society

C. socially

D. social

Câu hỏi 117 :

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.

Culture refers to the customs, practices, languages, values and world views that define social groups such as those based on nationality, ethnicity, region or common interests. Cultural identity is important for people's sense of self and how they relate to others. A strong cultural identity can contribute to people's overall well-being.

Cultural identity based on ethnicity is not necessarily exclusive. People may identify themselves as New Zealanders in some circumstances and as part of a particular culture (eg Maori, Chinese or Scottish) in other circumstances. They may also identify with more than one culture.

The desired outcomes recognise the importance of a shared national identity and sense of belonging, and the value of cultural, social and ethnic diversity. They recognise New Zealand is a multicultural society, while also acknowledging that Maori culture has a unique place. For example, under the Treaty of Waitangi, the Crown has an obligation to protect the Maori language.

Defining a national identity is not simple. New Zealand is a diverse nation, made up of many cultural groups, with many different customs and traditions. While people may describe themselves as "New Zealanders", how they define their "New Zealand-ness" will vary from person to person. For example, some people might see a New Zealand identity in aspects of New Zealand's history or in New Zealander's achievements in sporting, artistic or other endeavours, while others might see it through a sense of national characteristics or traits, or through national symbols and icons. Maori culture may form

one aspect of national identity, since it is both unique to New Zealand and a part of our identity in the outside world.

Cultural identity is an important contributor to people's well-being. Identifying with a particular culture helps people feel they belong and gives them a sense of security. An established cultural identity has also been linked with positive outcomes in areas such as health and education. It provides access to social networks, which provide support and shared values and aspirations. Social networks can help to break down barriers and build a sense of trust between people, a phenomenon sometimes referred to as social capital.

The word "those" in Paragraph 1 refers to ______.

A. world views

B. social groups

C. values

D. languages

Câu hỏi 118 :

"A strong cultural identity can contribute to people's overall wellbeing" means ______

A. People's general health and happiness are partly ensured by true cultural identity.

B. People's general health and happiness have a strong connection with cultural identity.

C. A true cultural identity can be promoted by people's overall well-being.

D. A true cultural identity and people's overall well-being make the same contribution.

Câu hỏi 119 :

Which is TRUE with cultural identity based on ethnicity?

A. Cultural identity is based on exclusive ethnicity.

B. Ethnicity is not related to cultural identity.

C. It is necessary for cultural identity to be exclusive.

D. Cultural identity which is based on ethnicity does not have to be exclusive.

Câu hỏi 120 :

According to the text, a shared national identity is ______.

A. desired

B. valuable

C. important

D. necessary

Câu hỏi 121 :

Under the Treaty of Waitangi, who is responsible for protecting the Maori language in New Zealand?

A. The New Zealanders

B. The Crown

C. Chinese ethnic groups

D. Maori ethnic groups

Câu hỏi 122 :

The phrase "made up of" in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. consisted

B. be comprised

C. formed

D. composed of

Câu hỏi 123 :

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.

The proposal seemed like a good idea. The manager refused it.

A. The manager refused the proposal though it seemed like a good idea.

B. Since the proposal seemed like a good idea, the manager refused it.

C. The manager didn’t like the proposal because it didn’t seem like a good idea.

D. The proposal didn’t seemed like a good idea, so the manager didn’t accept it.

Câu hỏi 124 :

We spray pesticides and fertilizers on our crops. Some pesticides and fertilizers are found dangerous.

A. We spray pesticides and fertilizers, which are found dangerous, on our crops

B. The pesticides and fertilizers we spray on our crops are found dangerous.

C. We spray pesticides and fertilizers on our crops, which are found dangerous.

D. Some of the pesticides and fertilizers we spray on our crops are found dangerous.

Câu hỏi 125 :

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:

Kevin put up a fence so that people didn’t walk on his garden.

A. In order to stop people from walking on his garden, Kevin put up a fence.

B. So as to encourage people to walk on his garden, Kevin put up a fence.

C. People didn’t walk on his garden because Kevin put up a fence.

D. Kevin put up a fence in order not to walk on his garden.

Câu hỏi 126 :

It's two years since he last went home.

A. He hasn't gone home for two years.

B. The last time he went home two years ago.

C. He didn't go home two years ago.

D. He hasn't gone home two years ago.

Câu hỏi 127 :

Listen to a short conversation between a teacher and a student about role models and decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F). You can listen to the recording TWICE.

Question 1. The teacher wants her students to give presentations on role models next week.

Question 2. The students need to write a paper of two pages long.

Question 3. All role models are prominent people.

Question 4. Parents or siblings can also be role models.

Question 5. The teacher's role model when she was young was her sister.

Câu hỏi 128 :

Listen to the talk about the festivals and choose the best answer to each question.

Festival 1

Question 1. What is the name of the festival?

A. Mid-Autumn

B. Carnival

C. Halloween

D. Christmas

Câu hỏi 129 :

What do people do in the festival?

A. Wear colourful costumes

B. Draw on their bodies

C. Wear T-shirts

D. Make colourful lanterns

Câu hỏi 130 :

Which country is famous for this festival?

A. Brazil

B. France

C. Spain

D. Japan

Câu hỏi 131 :

Where is the festival?

A. In Brazil

B. In France

C. In Thailand

D. In Spain

Câu hỏi 132 :

What do people throw in the festival?

A. Potatoes

B. Vegetables

C. Tomatoes

D. Fruit

Câu hỏi 133 :

Listen to the conversation between a travel agent and a tourist and fill in the blanks.

Tour booking

Name of tourist:

(6) ……………..………………

Mobile:

(7) ………………………………..

Address:

(8) …………….., Pasteur street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City

Gather at:

(9) ………………………………..

Leave at:

(10) ………………………………..

Câu hỏi 134 :

It was suggested that Pedro studies (A) the material more (B) thoroughly before attempting (C) to pass (D) the exam.

Câu hỏi 135 :

Children (A) nowadays seem to be (B) more intelligenter (C) than their parents when they were at (D) the same age.

Câu hỏi 136 :

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 13. One of the reasons why families break up is that parents are always critical of each other.

A. intolerant

B. supportive

C. tired

D. unaware

Câu hỏi 137 :

Using Facebook, you can post update sayings about your life everyday.

A. locate

B. displace

C. establish

D. put up

Câu hỏi 138 :

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 15. Adverts on Facebook seem to be more efficient than billboards or TV ads because of its enormous number of users.

A. disorganised

B. successful

C. connected

D. updated

Câu hỏi 139 :

After many year of unsuccessfully endeavoring to form his own orchestra, Glenn Miller finally achieved world fame in 1939 as a big band leader.

A. requesting

B. trying

C. offering

D. deciding

Câu hỏi 140 :

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.

A. influenced

B. terrified

C. averaged

D. accompanied

Câu hỏi 141 :

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.

A. accurate

B. account

C. accept

D. accuse

Câu hỏi 142 :

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.

A. attitude

B. dominant

C. entertain

D. Internet

Câu hỏi 143 :

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.

A. identifier

B. multicultural

C. agricultural

D. international

Câu hỏi 144 :

I can’t stand ………………..people who are not tolerant of new ideas.

A. narrow-mind

B. narrow-minded

C. minded-narrow

D. narrow-minding

Câu hỏi 145 :

Patient: “Can I make an appointment to see the doctor, please?” – Receptionist: “………………..”

A. Not at the moment. He can’t be disturbed.

B. OK, you will need to check my diary.

C. OK, let me just check the diary.

D. Have a seat and I’ll be with you in an hour.

Câu hỏi 146 :

I ……………….. there once a long time ago and ………………..back since.

A. went / wasn’t

B. was going / had not been

C. have gone / wasn’t

D. went / have not been

Câu hỏi 147 :

You can ……………….. new words in the dictionary.

A. look up

B. get up

C. turn up

D. take up

Câu hỏi 148 :

………………..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

Câu hỏi 149 :

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Statesmen define a family as "a group of individuals having a common dwelling and related by blood, adoption or marriage, (26) ………………..includes common-law relationships." Most people are born into one of these groups and will live their lives as a family in such a group.

Although the definition of a family may not change, (27) ………………..relationship of people to each other within the family group changes as society changes. More and more wives are taking paying jobs, and, as a result, the roles of husband, wife and children are changing. Today, men expect to work for pay for about 40 years of their lives, and, in today's marriages (28) ………………..which both spouses have paying jobs, women can expect to work for about 30 to 35 years of their lives. This means that men must learn to do their share of family tasks such as caring for the children and daily (29) ………………..chores. Children, too, especially adolescents, have to (30) ………………..with the numbers of their family in sharing household tasks.

A. which

B. that

C. what

D. it

Câu hỏi 150 :

Although the definition of a family may not change, (27) ………………..relationship of people to each other within the family group changes as society changes.

A. a

B. any

C. some

D. the

Câu hỏi 151 :

Today, men expect to work for pay for about 40 years of their lives, and, in today's marriages (28) ………………..which both spouses have paying jobs, women can expect to work for about 30 to 35 years of their lives.

A. in

B. for

C. with

D. to

Câu hỏi 152 :

This means that men must learn to do their share of family tasks such as caring for the children and daily (29) ………………..chores.

A. home

B. family

C. house

D. household

Câu hỏi 153 :

Children, too, especially adolescents, have to (30) ………………..with the numbers of their family in sharing household tasks.

A. carry

B. deal

C. cooperate

D. combine

Câu hỏi 154 :

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.

Harvard University, today recognized as part of the top echelon of the world's universities, came from very inauspicious and humble beginning.

This oldest of American universities was founded in 1636, just sixteen years after the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth. Included in the puritan emigrants to the Massachusetts colony during this period were more than 100 graduates of England's prestigious Oxford and Cambridge universities, and these universities graduates in the New Word were determined that their sons would have the same educational opportunities that they themselves had had, Because of this support in the colony for an institution of higher learning, the General Court of Massachusetts appropriated 400 pounds for a college in October of 1636 and early the following year decided on a parcel of land for the school; this land was in an area called Newetowne, which was later renamed Cambridge after its English cousin and is the site of the present-day university.

When a young minister named John Harvard, who came from the neighboring town of Charlestowne, died from tuberculosis in 1638, he willed half of his estate of 1,700 pounds to the fledgling college. In spite of the fact that only half of the bequest was actually paid, the General Court named the college after the minister in appreciation for what he had done. The amount of the bequest may not have been large, particularly by today's standard, but it was more than the General Court had found it necessary to appropriate in order to open the college.

Henry Dunster was appointed the first president of Harvard in 1640, and it should be noted that in addition to serving as president, he was also the entire faculty, with an entering freshmen class of four students. Although the staff did expand somewhat, for the first century of its existence the entire teaching staff consisted of the president and three or four tutors.

The pronoun "they" in the second paragraph refers to.............................................

A. university graduates

B. sons

C. Oxford and Cambridge universities

D. educational opportunities

Câu hỏi 155 :

The "pounds" in the second paragraph are probably.............................................

A. school campuses

B. college students

C. types of books

D. units of money

Câu hỏi 156 :

Which of the following is NOT mentioned about John Harvard?

A. Where he came from

B. What he died of

C. Where he was buried

D. How much he bequeathed to Harvard

Câu hỏi 157 :

The main idea of this passage is that.............................................

A. Harvard is one of the world's most prestigious universities.

B. Harvard University developed under the auspices of the General Court of Massachusetts

C. John Harvard was key to the development of a great university

D. What is today a great university started out small

Câu hỏi 158 :

It can be inferred from the passage that the Puritans who traveled to the Massachusetts colony were .............................................

A. rather rich

B. rather well educated

C. rather supportive of the English government

D. rather undemocratic

Câu hỏi 159 :

Although he was very tired, he agreed to help me with my homework.

=> Tired …………………………………………………………………..

Câu hỏi 160 :

The man works for my father's company. The man's daughter is fond of dancing. (relative clauses)

=> ...............................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 161 :

“I’m sorry, Angela, I’m afraid I’ve damaged your car,” said Martin.

=> Martin apologized................................................................................

Câu hỏi 162 :

People think that Maradona is the best football player in the 20th century.

=> Maradona..............................................................................................

Câu hỏi 163 :

Without your help, I couldn’t overcome the problem.

=> If ..........................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 164 :

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of three.

A. sees

B. sports

C. pools

D. trains

Câu hỏi 165 :

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of three.

A. adressed

B. supported

C. suggested

D. demanded

Câu hỏi 166 :

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of three.

A. laughed

B. washed

C. helped

D. weighed

Câu hỏi 167 :

He has the _________ face and skin of an old farmer.

A. overload

B. fast-growing

C. weather-beaten

D. thought-provoking

Câu hỏi 168 :

It is difficult for young people to find ________ jobs in rural areas.

A. year-round

B. well-paid

C. worldwide

D. supporting

Câu hỏi 169 :

Bethoveen is known as one of the most _________musicians in the world.

A. talented

B. respectful

C. up-to-date

D. generous

Câu hỏi 170 :

She has travelled to ________London three times this year.

A. a

B. an

C. x

D. the

Câu hỏi 171 :

They ________dinner when we got there last night.

A. had

B. was having

C. were having

D. were have

Câu hỏi 172 :

She hard when I__ back yesterday morning.

A. worked/was getting

B. was working/got

C. was working/was getting

D. worked/got

Câu hỏi 173 :

My brother is ______worker. He works in a factory in _Hai Phong.

A. a/Ø

B. a/an

C. an/the

D. the/ Ø

Câu hỏi 174 :

My parents insisted that my sister ________to our home village after graduation.

A. return

B. returns

C. returned

D. will return

Câu hỏi 175 :

They were watching TV when I _________home.

A. arrived

B. arriving

C. was arriving

D. were arriving

Câu hỏi 176 :

There are various causes of ____________ in less economically developed countries.

A. urban

B. urbanized

C. urbanisation

D. urbanizing

Câu hỏi 177 :

I ___________this film last Sunday and I liked it very much.

A. watched

B. was watching

C. were watching

D. watch

Câu hỏi 178 :

Urbanisation has provided ___________opportunities, higher incomes and better access to health facilities and education

A. work

B. job

C. employed

D. labour

Câu hỏi 179 :

When I came in, my father was talked to someone so I went out quietly.

A. came

B. father

C. someone

D. quietly

Câu hỏi 180 :

Our class monitor Manh Tung insisted that everyone joins the tour of Sa Pa.

A. class monitor

B. that

C. joins

D. the tour

Câu hỏi 181 :

His parents make him finish all his homework before he watches the television.

A. make

B. finish

C. before

D. the television

Câu hỏi 182 :

While Mary did the washing up, she broke a cup.

A. While

B. did

C. washing

D. broke

Câu hỏi 183 :

People respected him because he was a honest man.

A. respected

B. because

C. a

D. man

Câu hỏi 184 :

Read the passage then choose the best answer A, B, C or D.

Jack London (1876 – 1916) is an American writer whose work combined powerful realism and humanitarian sentiment. He was (21) in San Francisco. After finishing grammar school, Jack London worked at various jobs and in 1897 and 1898 he participated (22)the Alaska Gold Rush. Upon his return to the San Francisco area, he began to (23)about his experiences. A collection of his short stories, The Son of the Golf, was (24) in 1900. Jack’s colourful life, during which he wrote more than 50 books and which included enormous popular successes as an author, ended in his suicide at the (25)of 40.

A. grown

B. born

C. developed

D. lived

Câu hỏi 185 :

He was (21)________ in San Francisco.

A. in

B. to

C. at

D. of

Câu hỏi 186 :

Upon his return to the San Francisco area, he began to (23)________about his experiences.

A. speak

B. read

C. talk

D. write

Câu hỏi 187 :

A collection of his short stories, The Son of the Golf, was (24) ________in 1900.

A. printed

B. ordered

C. sold

D. published

Câu hỏi 188 :

Jack’s colourful life, during which he wrote more than 50 books and which included enormous popular successes as an author, ended in his suicide at the (25)________of 40.

A. moment

B. age

C. time

D. year

Câu hỏi 189 :

Read the passage then choose the best answer A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps.

When Michelle Yeoh was a girl, she dreamed of being a dancer. Later on, she became a beauty queen. But she isn’t famous for these things. She is famous for her amazing work in movies as an actress ans stunt performer. Yeoh was born in Malaysia. As a young girl, she enjoyed sports, especially swimming. She liked music and art, too, but she loved dance the most. As a teenager, she went to England to study dance. While studying dance, she injured her back. That’s when she started studying acting instead.

After Yeoh went back home, she participated in a beauty contest. She won and became Miss Malaysia. Soon after that, she went to Hongkong to become an actress. While she worked in the movies, she watched the stunt actors. She decided that she wanted to do stunts, too. She spent hours every day at the gym. She learnt how to punch and kick. She started doing her own stunts in the movies.

Michelle Yeoh starred in her first movies in 1979. In her movies, she does most of her own stunts. In one movie, she rode a motorcycle along the roof of a moving train. In another, she jumped off a bridge and onto a moving truck. She became famous around the world when she starred in Tomorrow Never Dies with Pierce Brosnan. In 2000, she starred in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Michelle Yeoh is one of the most famous stunt actors in the world. Her amazing stunts fascinate people every where.

What is this passage mainly about?

A. Hong Kong movies

B. A beauty contest

C. A movie actress

D. Pierce Brosnan

Câu hỏi 190 :

What did Yeoh do in 1979?

A. She won a beauty contest.

B. She acted in a movie.

C. She jumped off a bridge.

D. She hurt her back.

Câu hỏi 191 :

Why did Michelle Yeoh stop studying dance?

A. She couldn’t dance with an injured back.

B. Dance lessons were too expensive.

C. Her real dream was to be an actress.

D. Her parents wanted her to be an actress.

Câu hỏi 192 :

Which of the following statements is NOT true about Yeoh?

A. She studied dance in England.

B. Swimming was the sports she liked most when she was young.

C. She was taught to do stunts by the stunt actors.

D. She is very well-known as a stunt actor.

Câu hỏi 193 :

What can be infered about Yeoh from the following statements “While she worked in the movies, she watched the stunt actors. She decided that she wanted to do stunts, too.” ?

A. She didn’t like dong stunts at first.

B. The stunt actors gave her inspirations to become a stunt.

C. She had become a stunt before she was an actress.

D. It took her a long time to become a stunt actor.

Câu hỏi 194 :

When / I/meet/her/yesterday/she/talk/foreigner.

A. When I meet her yesterday, she talks to a stranger.

B. When I met her yesterday, she was talking to a stranger.

C. When I meet her yesterday, she was talking to a stranger.

D. When I met her yesterday, she talked to a stranger.

Câu hỏi 195 :

It/ recommend/everyone/hand in /tests /tomorrow.

A. It is recommended that everyone hand in their tests tomorrow.

B. It is recommended that everyone hands in their tests tomorrow.

C. It is recommended that everyone will hands in their tests tomorrow.

D. It is recommended that everyone is handing in their tests tomorrow.

Câu hỏi 196 :

I/like /book/you /give /me/yesterday.

A. I like the book you give me yesterday.

B. I like a book you gave me yesterday.

C. I am liking a book you give me ysterday.

D. I like the book you gave me yesterday.

Câu hỏi 197 :

I /born /Tuyen Quang/but/live/Ha Noi.

A. I was born in Tuyen Quang but I live in the Ha Noi.

B. I was born in the Tuyen Quang but I live in Ha Noi.

C. I was born in Tuyen Quang but I live in Ha Noi.

D. I was born in the Tuyen Quang but I live in the Ha Noi.

Câu hỏi 198 :

I/have dinner/when /you /call/last night.

A. I was having dinner when you called me last night.

B. I had dinner when you called me last night

C. I was having dinner when you were calling me last night.

D. I had dinner when you were calling me last night.

Câu hỏi 199 :

Listen to the Economics Report and choose the best answer to each question. You can listen to the recording TWICE.

How many people are expected to be living in cities by 2050?

A. 6 billion

B. 6.5 billion

C. 6.5 million

Câu hỏi 200 :

What does the United Nations say about the effect on limited resources in many countries?

A. It will stay the same.

B. It will be minimal.

C. It will be enormous.

Câu hỏi 201 :

According to the United Nations, where will about 80% of the growing urban population be found?

A. In Asia and Africa.

B. In Asia and America.

C. In Asia and Australasia.

Câu hỏi 202 :

According to the report, what is the proportion of people who are still chronically undernourished?

A. One in eighteen.

B. One in eight.

C. One in eighty.

Câu hỏi 203 :

According to Shamshad Akhtar, what will be needed to feed the additional 2.3 billion people on the planet?

A. An increase of 70% in food production.

B. An increase of 17% in food production.

C. An increase of 7% in food production.

Câu hỏi 204 :

Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words.

A. used

B. reduced

C. developed

D. introduced

Câu hỏi 205 :

Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words.

A. attire

B. diversity

C. unite

D. unique

Câu hỏi 206 :

Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others.

A. smartphones

B. newspapers

C. magazines

D. messages

Câu hỏi 207 :

Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others.

A. bronchitis

B. biomass

C. replenish

D. organic

Câu hỏi 208 :

Some chemicals can be used for cleaning surfaces _________ they affect the air quality and cause health problems.

A. because

B. but

C. so

D. and

Câu hỏi 209 :

Green technology uses _________ resources that are never depleted. It also creates eco-friendly products.

A. renewable

B. non-renewable

C. pollution

D. energy

Câu hỏi 210 :

The mass media are means of _________, such as books, newspapers, recordings, radio.

A. transportation

B. talking

C. reading

D. communication

Câu hỏi 211 :

We should use renewable resources _________ they are never depleted.

A. and

B. so

C. because

D. but

Câu hỏi 212 :

Minh apologized _________ his teacher for the late submission of his essay.

A. for

B. with

C. about

D. to

Câu hỏi 213 :

Everyone in his house can now read the news on their _________ devices.

A. electronic

B. electric

C. digital

D. mobile

Câu hỏi 214 :

My grandfather was _________ up in France, so he could speak French very well.

A. raised

B. brought

C. broken

D. grown

Câu hỏi 215 :

The lung cancer mortality rate _ six-fold in males when mass media _ covering the health risks of smoking.

A. had risen/ started

B. rose/ had started

C. had risen/ had started

D. rose/ started

Câu hỏi 216 :

It is a good TV pragramme that brings science to the _________.

A. masses

B. massive

C. publicity

D. mass

Câu hỏi 217 :

She has a remarkable ability to _________ with a wide variety of people.

A. mixing

B. connect

C. joining

D. relationship

Câu hỏi 218 :

Read the passage and choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each gap.

In the home a dad is very important. He is the person who provides us with money to feed and clothes ourselves. He can decorate your bedroom, mend your radio, make cages for your pets, repair a puncture in your bicycle tyre and help you with maths homework. A dad can be very useful for (15) you in the car to and from parties, music and dancing lessons. A dad is the person whom you ask for pocket money. He is the one who (16) about the time you spend talking on the phone, as he has to pay for the bills. Dad is someone who will support you in a(n) (17) , if he believes you to be right. He is someone who reads your school (18) and treats if it is good. A dad likes to come into a nice happy home evening, and settle back in his chair with a newspaper.

A. bringing

B. taking

C. picking

D. carrying

Câu hỏi 219 :

He is the one who (16) ______ about the time you spend talking on the phone, as he has to pay for the bills.

A. explains

B. shouts

C. complains

D. groans

Câu hỏi 220 :

Dad is someone who will support you in a(n) (17) ______ , if he believes you to be right.

A. talk

B. discussion

C. disagreement

D. argument

Câu hỏi 221 :

He is someone who reads your school (18) ______ and treats if it is good. A dad likes to come into a nice happy home evening, and settle back in his chair with a newspaper.

A. report

B. result.

C. record

D. review

Câu hỏi 222 :

Read the passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete each question.

Humans have struggled against weeds since the beginning of agriculture. The global need for weed control has been answered mainly by the chemical industry. Its herbicides are effective and sometimes necessary, but some pose serious problems, particularly if misused. Toxic compounds threaten animals and public health when they are present in food plant, ground water, and drinking water. They also harm workers who apply them.

In recent years the chemical industry has introduced several herbicides that are more ecologically sound. Yet new chemicals alone cannot solve the world’s weed problems. Therefore, scientists are exploring the innate weed-killing powers of living organisms, primarily insects and microorganisms.

The biological agents now in use are harmless to humans, environmentally friendly, and offer the benefit of specificity. They can be chosen for their ability to attack selected targets and leave crops and other plants untouched. In contrast, some of the most effective chemicals kill almost all the plants they come in contact with, sparing only those that are naturally resistant to those that have been genetically modified for resistance. Furthermore, a number of biological agents can be administered only once, after that no added applications are needed. Chemicals, typically, must be used several times per growing season.

What is the passage primarily about?

A. The importance of the chemical industry

B. The dangers of toxic chemicals

C. A suggestion to ban the use of all herbicides.

D. Advantages of biological agents over chemical ones

Câu hỏi 223 :

According to the passage, biological agents usually consist of ____________.

A. weeds

B. insects and microorganisms

C. various types of mammals

D. food plants

Câu hỏi 224 :

Which of the following is NOT given as an advantage of using biological agents over chemical herbicides?

A. They are less likely to destroy desirable plants.

B. They are safer for workers.

C. They are more easily available.

D. They do not have to be used as often.

Câu hỏi 225 :

The word „toxic’ in line 3 means __________.

A. poisonous

B. useless

C. useful

D. harmless

Câu hỏi 226 :

city buses/ taxis/ use/ noise reduction devices/ run/ environmentally friendly/ fuels. (and)

=> ……………………………………………………………………………………………........................

Câu hỏi 227 :

green technology/ use renewable resources/ create/ eco-friendly/ products. (which)

=> ……………………………………………………………………………………………........................

Câu hỏi 228 :

burning/ fossil fuels/ emit/ harmful gases/ people/ still/ use/ heating/ cooking. (but)

=> ……………………………………………………………………………………………........................

Câu hỏi 229 :

We should not waste paper. We should not cut down any trees either. (neither …. nor) =>……………………….……………………………………………………………………………………

Câu hỏi 230 :

The light had gone out before we got out of the office.

=> When.................................................................................................………………………………

Câu hỏi 231 :

We reuse bags, old clothes and scrap paper at home. We can reduce waste. (so that)

=> ...…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Câu hỏi 232 :

Mould and mildew can cause health problems. We need to remove any growth regularly. (compound sentences)

=> ...…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Câu hỏi 233 :

Mary Anning's dog died because _________________.

A. it fell off a cliff

B. a large amount of earth and rocks fell on it

C. it got stuck down a hole while looking for fossils

Câu hỏi 234 :

Mary Anning didn't write a famous book because _________________.

A. she was too busy exploring the cliffs

B. she did not have access to a formal education

C. she believed only men could be scientists

Câu hỏi 235 :

Kailash Satyarthi first saw the problems of child slavery when he was ______________.

A. 6 years old

B. 11 years old

C. 26 years old

Câu hỏi 236 :

Kailash Satyarthi has saved over _________________ children from enforced labour.

A. 18,000

B. 80,000

C. 800,000

Câu hỏi 237 :

Because of their work, two of Kailash Satyarthi's _________________.

A. friends were injured

B. children were attacked

C. co-workers were murdered

Câu hỏi 238 :

Rachel Carson first specialised in _________________.

A. human biology

B. the study of insects

C. marine biology

Câu hỏi 239 :

Rachel Carson's book made people realise that _________________.

A. using pesticides was damaging the ecosystem

B. birdsong is essential to humans

C. humans cannot control nature

Câu hỏi 240 :

These days, more and more people are buying _________________.

A. powerful pesticides

B. organic food

C. Rachel Carson's book

Câu hỏi 241 :

The speaker is apologetic because _________________.

A. she doesn't know very much about John Lennon

B. she gets upset when she thinks about John Lennon

C. John Lennon is an obvious choice of hero

Câu hỏi 242 :

The speaker likes _________________.

A. all the Beatles' songs and Lennon's solo music

B. all of the Beatles' music, but not Lennon's solo music

C. only the Beatles songs that Lennon wrote

Câu hỏi 243 :

It's amazing that Imagine _________________.

A. is still so well loved today

B. really changed the way things were

C. contained so many important themes

Câu hỏi 244 :

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

A. picked

B. considered

C. determined

D. received

Câu hỏi 245 :

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

A. coughs

B. leaves

C. brings

D. inspires

Câu hỏi 246 :

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.

A. perseverance

B. generosity

C. achievement

D. admiration

Câu hỏi 247 :

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.

A. respectable

B. talented

C. acceptable

D. distinguished

Câu hỏi 248 :

It takes.....................and hard work to achieve your goal.

A. perseverance

B. success

C. kindness

D. generosity

Câu hỏi 249 :

What would you like to have for................... lunch?

A. the

B. an

C. Ø

D. a

Câu hỏi 250 :

The world would be a better place if more people showed................. to others.

A. achievement

B. respectable

C. distinguished

D. dedication

Câu hỏi 251 :

I..................my teeth when I.................. dinner.

A. break/ am having

B. broke/ was having

C. broke/ am having

D. was breaking/ had

Câu hỏi 252 :

I got a huge surprise last week. My cousin from Australia arrived on my doorstep, completely.................. He was the last person in the world I expected to see.

A. in the red

B. out of blue

C. red, white and blue

D. in the blue moon

Câu hỏi 253 :

I woke up late for my interview because I............... about it all night and didn’t get much sleep.

A. worried

B. had been worrying

C. have been worrying

D. had worried

Câu hỏi 254 :

His parents insisted that he.................a job and settle down in a big city.

A. find

B. finds

C. found

D. will find

Câu hỏi 255 :

Given the rapid growth of our population, there is a.............. need to impove our infrastructure.

A. pressing

B. huge

C. catastrophic

D. booming

Câu hỏi 256 :

A mountain-climber needs to be cool-headed and................ .

A. open-minded

B. well-known

C. strong-willed

D. thought-provoking

Câu hỏi 257 :

The................ he is, the more miserable he gets.

A. richer

B. more riches

C. more rich

D. richest

Câu hỏi 258 :

Herbicides have been long used for the.................... of disease in crops. (ERADICATE)

Câu hỏi 259 :

Many of the walks can be done by children and some are....................... for pushchairs and wheelchairs. (SUIT)

Câu hỏi 260 :

None of the children wants (A) to be in the group that has (B) to stay inside because everyone prefer (C) to go outside and play (D).

Câu hỏi 261 :

We tend to believe that we are unique in history in dealing with a constantly............... world of gadgets, devices and innovations. (EVOLVE)

Câu hỏi 262 :

In 2014, exactly 25% or a majority of (A) students were (B) still relying on (C) printed materials (D).

Câu hỏi 263 :

Although (A) they reflect a strong social conscience, Arthur Miller’s stage works are (B) typical (C) more concerned (D) with individuals than with systems.

Câu hỏi 264 :

Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to complete the passgae.

Nobody knows for certain what the (21)____ of music was. Music is certainly older than poetry and painting but as early man had no way of recording it, we can also guess what it sounded like. Watching a child banging on drum with his hands or a piece of wood, it is easy to see that this is the simplest of instruments. It does not (22) _ much effort to product a rhythm on it.

Wall paintings show what some of the first instrument looked like. Early civilizations has already discovered the three basic (23) _ of producing music: blowing into a tube, striking an object, and scraping a string. We know that western music comes from the (24) _ Greeks. The musical scales we use now are (25) _ on certain sequences of notes which the Greeks used to create a particular mood.

Until the sixteenth century, most players of instruments were performers, but as music became more widespread, orchestras and musical groups began to appear.This (26) _____ about the writing of music to be played by several musicians at one time. This can certainly be called the birth of modern music.

A. origin

B. play

C. producing

D. performing

Câu hỏi 265 :

It does not (22) _________ much effort to product a rhythm on it.

A. make

B. call

C. take

D. do

Câu hỏi 266 :

Early civilizations has already discovered the three basic (23) _________ of producing music: blowing into a tube, striking an object, and scraping a string.

A. forms

B. manners

C. systems

D. ways

Câu hỏi 267 :

We know that western music comes from the (24) _________ Greeks

A. ancient

B. old

C. aged

D. antique

Câu hỏi 268 :

The musical scales we use now are (25) _________ on certain sequences of notes which the Greeks used to create a particular mood.

A. risen

B. based

D. put

Câu hỏi 269 :

This (26) _________ about the writing of music to be played by several musicians at one time. This can certainly be called the birth of modern music.

A. reproduced

B. affected

C. sold

D. brought

Câu hỏi 270 :

Read the text and questions below. Mark the correct letter A, B, C or D for each question.

In Britian, greeting cards are sold in chain stores and supermarkets, in newsagents’ shops, corner shops and, increasingly, in shops that specialize in the sale of cards and paper for wrapping presents in.

The most common cards are birthday and Christmas cards. Many Christmas cards are sold in aid of charity and special “charity card shops” are often set up in temporary premises in the weeks before

Christmas. A wide variety of birthday cards is available to cater for different ages and tastes. Some, especially ones for young children or for people celebrating a particular birthday, have the person’s age on the front. Many have comic, often risqué, messages printed on them, and cartoon-style illustrations. Others are more sober, with reproductions of famous paintings or attractive original designs. The usual greeting on a birthday card is “Happy Birthday”, “Many Happy Returns” or “Best Wishes for a Happy Birthday”.

Some people also send special cards for Easter and New Year. Easter cards either portray images of spring, such as chicks, eggs, lambs, spring flowers, etc, or have a religious theme.

Cards are produced for every “milestone” in a person’s life. There are special cards for an engagement, a marriage, a new home, a birth, success in an examination, retirement, a death in the family, etc. Some are “good luck” or “congratulations” cards. Others, for example “get well” cards for people who are ill, express sympathy.

(Extracted from The Oxford Advanced Learner’s Encyclopedic Dictionary)

What is the passage mainly about?

A. Greetings Cards

B. Birthday Cards

C. Christmas Cards

D. Easter Cards

Câu hỏi 271 :

The word “some” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.

A. young children

B. ages and tastes

C. card shops

D. birthday cards

Câu hỏi 272 :

Which of the following is NOT the usual greeting on a birthday card?

A. “Best Wishes for a Happy Birthday”

B. “Good luck”

C. “Happy Birthday”

D. “Many Happy Returns”

Câu hỏi 273 :

The word “milestone” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. a positive view

B. a special gift

C. an important event

D. a convenient way

Câu hỏi 274 :

It can be inferred from the passage that ______.

A. greetings cards are used on many different occasions

B. there are few choices of birthday cards

C. greetings cards are not very popular in Britain

D. greetings cards are for children only

Câu hỏi 275 :

Crimes using weapons are happening increasingly frequently.

=> There are ...........................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 276 :

Only when the storm subsided was it clear just how much damage had been done. (until)

=> ..........................................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 277 :

Many people believe that all cats have tails, but they’re wrong. (belief)

=> Contrary ............................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 278 :

I had to go pass your house so I decided to drop in. (passing)

=> ...........................................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 279 :

Listen to a small talk about Carbon Footprint and fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

We have to do something about pollution. Even though there are warnings about (36)................., companies don’t do anything to reduce pollution. Our sky, air, rivers, beaches and countryside are becoming rubbish dumps. The air is so polluted it is giving children (37).................problems. Polluted rivers have no fish left in them and beaches are too dangerous to walk on because of the (38).................everywhere. It seems a lot of people don’t care. I think there should be (39).................for polluters. I don’t mind paying more for things if they can be made with less pollution. The problem is that companies are more interested in (40).................than pollution. We have only just started looking at our carbon footprint.

Câu hỏi 280 :

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

A. hatred

B. stopped

C. dedicated

D. learned

Câu hỏi 281 :

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

A. foster

B. adopt

C. dominant

D. obsess

Câu hỏi 282 :

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.

A. diagnose

B. amputate

C. stimulate

D. interpret

Câu hỏi 283 :

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.

A. philosophy

B. hardship

C. paralysis

D. misfortune

Câu hỏi 284 :

We visited................. Taj Mahal in India and climbed...............Mount Everest.

A. the/ the

B. the/ Ø

C. Ø/ Ø

D. Ø/ the

Câu hỏi 285 :

Carol could meet her husband while she..............in Europe.

A. was travelling

B. traveled

C. has been travelling

D. were travelling

Câu hỏi 286 :

She didn’t sound............... when I told her the news.

A. surprisingly

B. surprised

C. surprising

D. to surprise

Câu hỏi 287 :

When I saw the avalanche descending on them, I............... “Look out!”

A. called

B. cheered

C. groaned

D. yelled

Câu hỏi 288 :

It came as a................ to my parents when I told them I wanted to leave school.

A. shock

B. nightmare

C. right

D. horror

Câu hỏi 289 :

The project was very successful and we would like to thank everyone.................. .

A. specific

B. involving

C. concerned

D. particular

Câu hỏi 290 :

Perhaps we have to hire more workers. We’re quite................. at the moment.

A. short-haired

B. short-tempered

C. short-sighted

D. short-staffed

Câu hỏi 291 :

Unemployed people are more likely to engage in...................., kidnapping, murder or other illegal activities.

A. discrimination

B. social services

C. robbery

D. urbanisation

Câu hỏi 292 :

There has been a dramatic rise in the................... of young people to big cities.

A. migration

B. inrease

C. inhabitants

D. shortages

Câu hỏi 293 :

The urban population will continue to grow and it is expected that its proportion will increase to 70%................... 2050.

A. by

B. from

C. at

D. for

Câu hỏi 294 :

In order to earn a living, he fulfilled his.................. ambition and took up writing. (CHILD)

Câu hỏi 295 :

Its diverse nationalities make London a................. city. (CULTURE)

Câu hỏi 296 :

.................... areas in my country often suffer high unemployment. (SUBURB)

Câu hỏi 297 :

Of the two lectures, the first was by far the best, partly because the person who delivered it had such a dynamic style.

A. the first

B. the best

C. who

D. such a

Câu hỏi 298 :

The piano teacher requires that her student practices at least forty-five minutes every day in preparation for next week’s recital.

A. that

B. practices

C. forty-five minutes

D. in preparation for

Câu hỏi 299 :

Having finished his term paper before the deadline, it was delivered to the professor before the class.

A. finished

B. before the

C. it was delivered

D. before

Câu hỏi 300 :

Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to complete the passgae.

A MORE COMMERCIAL TUNE

Roger Press, 40, has changed his career. After spending five years (21) a concert pianist, he has gone into business, recently setting up his own company. After leaving university I decided to (22) myself to a career in music. I loved performing, but it was hard work. I played at concerts in Europe and America, made recordings and got reviews. But after a while I felt I had gone as far as I could. Unless you're one of the world's top 20 pianists, it's difficult to earn a good living and I wasn't one of the greatest. When I gave up my performing career, people around me were more sad and disappointed than I was. But I felt free and (23) I knew I was getting serious about life. After getting a qualification in business administration I joined the recording company EMI and mes about famous artists. A year ago started their classical video division, producing program I left EMI and formed a new company, New M nd formed a new company, New Media Systems, which (24) in multimedia programs. (25) __I run my own business, I'm in control of my life and I feel proud of my achievements. Although the stress is high and I work long hours, the stress involved in piano playing was much worse. It took physical, emotional and mental skills. I prefer the pressures live with now.

A. like

B. working

C. how

D. as

Câu hỏi 301 :

After leaving university I decided to (22) __________ myself to a career in music.

A. devote

B. take

C. assign

D. employ

Câu hỏi 302 :

But I felt free and (23) __________I knew I was getting serious about life.

A. lastly

B. at last

C. at the end

D. lately

Câu hỏi 303 :

A year ago started their classical video division, producing program I left EMI and formed a new company, New M nd formed a new company, New Media Systems, which (24) __________ in multimedia programs.

A. specializes

B. focuses

C. concentrates

D. dedicates

Câu hỏi 304 :

(25) __________I run my own business, I'm in control of my life and I feel proud of my achievements.

A. Although

B. For that

C. Now that

D. On account of

Câu hỏi 305 :

Read the article and look at the statements below it. Write Yes if the statement agrees with the opinion in the text and No if it contradicts them.

COMPUTER AND TECHONOLOGY

Has the present lived up to the expectations of the past? Throughout the ages people have tried to predict what life in the twenty-first century would be like. Many science-fiction writers did manage to predict the influence of the computer would have on our world. Some even imagined that it would take over our lives, develop a personality, and turn on its creators.

To some extent they were right, especially when it comes to children and cyber addiction. One constant prediction was that, thanks to computers and machines, the time devoted to labour would diminish. Even in 1971, in his book Future Shock, Alvin Toffler envisaged a society awash with 'free time'. The author noted that time at work had been cut in half since the turn of the previous century and wrongly speculated that it would be cut in half again by 2000.

However, our gadget-filled homes are a tribute to the various visions of the future: the microwave oven, internet fridges with ice-cube dispensers, freezers, video monitors, climate control, dishwashers, washing machines, personal computers, wireless connections and cupboards full of instant food. These may no longer be considered cutting-edge but they have matched, if not surpassed, visions of how we would live. The domestic robot never quite happened, but if you can phone ahead to set the heating and use a remote control to operate the garage door, they may as well be redundant.

The car, of course, has failed to live up to our expectations. It has been given turbo engines, DVD players and automatic windows, but its tyres stick stubbornly to the road. Why doesn't it take off? The past promised us a flying car in various guises. In 1947 a prototype circled San Diego for more than an hour but later crashed in the desert. Some 30 patents for flying cars were registered in the US patent office last century but none of these ideas has been transformed into a commercially available vehicle.

At least communication technology in this digital age hasn't let us down. Even in the most remote areas people have access to some form of communication device. The introduction of the telephone last century changed our world, but today's mobile phones and the virtual world of the Internet have revolutionised it.

Question 26: A modern problem proves that computers are dominating our lives in some way.

Question 27: Alan Toffler's predictions have been proven true.

Question 28: Household gadgets today have been a disappointment.

Question 29: We have enough gadgets now to make robots unnecessary in the home.

Question 30: Today's cars have fulfilled all predictions.

Question 31: The mobile phone and the Internet have changed our world for the better.

Câu hỏi 306 :

What did you do at the moment of the explosion? (when)

=> ...........................................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 307 :

Julie has to work very hard to earn just enough money to pay her bills. (end)

=> ..........................................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 308 :

It just isn’t possible for me to take you to the party tonight. (question)

=> ..........................................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 309 :

I’ve decided that teaching is not the right profession for me. (conclusion)

=> ...........................................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 310 :

Listen to a small talk about Cyber-bullying and fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

The Internet can be a scary place these days, especially because of cyber-bullying. It’s difficult to open a (36).................. these days and not see a story about this. It’s a really nasty and growing problem. Cyber-bullies are real (37)................... They hide behind their computer and scare people, send them hate mail or threaten them. Even worse is when they publish pictures of their victims online. I have a friend who had a really (38).................. at the hands of a cyber-bully. He or she spread lots of (39).................. on the Internet. My friend’s reputation was badly damaged. A really bad thing is how young cyber-bullying starts. Many schoolchildren (40).................. bully others in class and then continue online. Their victim isn’t safe anywhere.

Câu hỏi 311 :

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

A. homonym

B. dishonest

C. honorable

D. hourly

Câu hỏi 312 :

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

A. brooch

B. brood

C. broomstick

D. foolscap

Câu hỏi 313 :

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.

A. patriotism

B. memmoirs

C. judgment

D. nationality

Câu hỏi 314 :

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.

A. amazing

B. paralytic

C. anonymous

D. prosthetic

Câu hỏi 315 :

Of all the paintings in the gallery, it was this one that really ................ my eye.

A. grasped

B. snatched

C. caught

D. seized

Câu hỏi 316 :

He .............. into the restaurant when the waiter was having dinner.

A. were going

B. went

C. has gone

D. goes

Câu hỏi 317 :

Take a short break! You ................ all day.

A. work

B. are working

C. have been working

D. were working

Câu hỏi 318 :

The car burst into ....................... but the driver managed to escape.

A. flames

B. burning

C. heat

D. fire

Câu hỏi 319 :

The bank won’t lend you the money without some .................. that you will pay it back.

A. profit

B. guarantee

C. charge

D. interest

Câu hỏi 320 :

It is difficult to quantify the ................ that household waste has on the environment.

A. affect

B. effort

C. impact

D. implication

Câu hỏi 321 :

Every household should be more careful in the way that they ............. of the waste.

A. dispose

B. disposal

C. eliminate

D. throw

Câu hỏi 322 :

On hearing the news she fainted and it was half an hour before she came ............ again.

A. round

B. up

C. over

D. forward

Câu hỏi 323 :

British and Australian people share the same language but in other respects, they are as different as ................... .

A. cats and dogs

B. chalk and cheese

C. here and there

D. salt and pepper

Câu hỏi 324 :

In the future cars will still be with us, but instead of petrol they could run ............... anything from electricity to methane gas.

A. in

B. on

C. from

D. by

Câu hỏi 325 :

An ................ rail network allows commuters to get around the city. (EXTEND)

Câu hỏi 326 :

Towards the end of the century, people had to become more ............. than ever before. (ADAPT)

Câu hỏi 327 :

Printed magazines and newspapers accounted for just 20 percent of mass media use.

A. Printed

B. accounted for

C. just

D. use

Câu hỏi 328 :

The technoloies through which this communication takes place include a ................ of outlets. (VARY)

Câu hỏi 329 :

Tom is good at computer science when his brother is absolutely hopeless.

A. good at

B. when

C. absolutely

D. hopeless

Câu hỏi 330 :

It’s impossible for many women to combine a happy life in a successful career.

A. impossible

B. successful career

C. for many women

D. in

Câu hỏi 331 :

Banning traffic (22) .................. some areas may help, but such a solution may not actually diminish the number of cars coming into the city.

A. in

B. against

C. from

D. with

Câu hỏi 332 :

Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to complete the passage.

In most capital cities, which were built long before the heyday of the private car, there is rarely enough (21) ................... for moving traffic, and certainly not enough for parked vehicles. Buses move slowly because of the volume of traffic thus encouraging more commuters to abandon public. Banning traffic (22) .................. some areas may help, but such a solution may not actually diminish the number of cars coming into the city. What has happened in effect is that the needs of the private car have become the number one priority, (23) ............... the older functions of the city center as meeting place and focus for social life have been lost. The new city cannot survive without a series of ring roads. Giant car parks are its new palaces. During the working hours of the day, there is the constant din of traffic, but at night the center is (24) .................... empty, apart from a few homeless in doorways. Most people have commuted back to the suburbs, and very few of those who live in the center have cars, for often there is nowhere to park them. The old city, with its narrow streets, may still retain a (25) ................. air but that may be because it exists as an island, where no cars are permitted. Unless the local authorities have not yet (26)...................the courage to ban most traffic from the streets, in which case the city center is congested by day, and a gigantic car park by night.

A. space

B. environment

C. place

D. area

Câu hỏi 333 :

During the working hours of the day, there is the constant din of traffic, but at night the center is (24) .................... empty, apart from a few homeless in doorways.

A. almost

B. most

C. mostly

D. the most

Câu hỏi 334 :

What has happened in effect is that the needs of the private car have become the number one priority, (23) ............... the older functions of the city center as meeting place and focus for social life have been lost.

A. but

B. and

C. or

D. so

Câu hỏi 335 :

The old city, with its narrow streets, may still retain a (25) ................. air but that may be because it exists as an island, where no cars are permitted.

A. live

B. alive

C. lively

D. living

Câu hỏi 336 :

Unless the local authorities have not yet (26)...................the courage to ban most traffic from the streets, in which case the city center is congested by day, and a gigantic car park by night.

A. picked up

B. plucked up

C. took up

D. held up

Câu hỏi 337 :

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.

In most discussions of cultural diversity, attention has focused on visible, explicit aspects of culture, such as language, dress, food, religion, music, and social rituals. Although they are important, these visible expressions of culture, which are taught deliberately and learned consciously, are only the tip of the iceberg of culture. Much of culture is taught and learned implicitly, or outside awareness. Thus, neither cultural insiders nor cultural outsiders are aware that certain “invisible” aspects of their culture exist.

Invisible elements of culture are important to us. For example, how long we can be late before being impolite, what topics we should avoid in a conversation, how we show interest or attention through listening behaviour, what we consider beautiful or ugly- these are all aspects of culture that we learn and use without being aware of it. When we meet other people whose invisible cultural assumptions differ from those we have learned implicitly, we usually do not recognize their behaviour as cultural in origin.

Differences in invisible culture can cause problems in cross-cultural relations. Conflicts may arise when we are unable to recognize others’ behavioural differences as cultural rather than personal. We tend to misinterpret other people’s behaviour, blame them, or judge their intentions or competence without realizing that we are experiencing cultural rather than individual differences.

Formal organizations and institutions, such as schools, hospitals, workplaces, governments, and the legal system are collection sites for invisible cultural differences. If the differences were more visible, we might have less misunderstanding. For example, if we met a man in a courthouse who was wearing exotic clothes, speaking a language other than ours, and carrying food that looked strange, we would not assume that we understood his thoughts and feelings or that he understood ours. Yet when such a man is dressed similarly to us, speaks our language, and does not differ from us in other obvious ways, we may fail to recognize the invisible cultural differences between us. As a result, mutual misunderstanding may arise.

What is the main purpose of the passage?

A. To point out that much of culture is learned consciously.

B. To describe cultural diversity.

C. To explain the importance of invisible aspects of culture.

D. To explain why cross-cultural conflict occurs.

Câu hỏi 338 :

The word “deliberately” in bold in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. slowly

B. accurately

C. intentionally

D. randomly

Câu hỏi 339 :

The word “those” in paragraph 2 refers to__________.

A. invisible cultural assumptions

B. people from a different culture

C. topics that should be avoided in conversation

D. people who speak a different language

Câu hỏi 340 :

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as an example of invisible culture?

A. How people express interest in what others are saying

B. How late is considered impolite

C. What topics to avoid in conversation

D. What food to eat in a courthouse

Câu hỏi 341 :

The author implies that institutions such as schools and workplaces ________.

A. reinforce invisible cultural differences

B. are aware of cultural differences

C. share a common culture

D. teach their employees about cultural differences

Câu hỏi 342 :

As I think about the problem more, I become more worried about it.

=> The more ...........................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 343 :

The minister was interrupted just after starting his speech.

=> Hardly ..............................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 344 :

A country cannot be prosperous if it’s not quite independent.

=> Only ..................................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 345 :

His arrival was completely unexpected. (took)

=> ...........................................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 346 :

Listen to a small talk about Hacking and decide if the following sentences are True (T) or False (F).

Question 36: Now we don’t need to be aware of hacking.

Question 37: Hacking has turned into a major crime.

Question 38: Hackers cannot break into top secret government computers to steal classified information.

Question 39: Many spies are using hackers to get the information they want.

Question 40: It’s not really important to keep your security up to date on your computer. ____

Câu hỏi 347 :

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

A. integrate

B. national

C. assimilate

D. migration

Câu hỏi 348 :

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

A. costume

B. custom

C. culture

D. buff

Câu hỏi 349 :

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.

A. associate

B. dioxide

C. dedicate

D. cosmetic

Câu hỏi 350 :

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.

A. famine

B. reduce

C. appeal

D. involve

Câu hỏi 351 :

He managed to win the ________ race hurting his foot before the race.

A. in spite of

B. despite of

C. although

D. because of

Câu hỏi 352 :

Dr. Evans has _______ a valuable contribution to the life of the school.

A. done

B. created

C. caused

D. made

Câu hỏi 353 :

Unfortunately, her illness was ________ than we thought at first.

A. more and more serious

B. serious and serious

C. serious

D. the most serious

Câu hỏi 354 :

Cultural serves to give a(n) ________ to a group, ensures survival and enhances the feeling of belonging.

A. similarity

B. difference

C. identity

D. interest

Câu hỏi 355 :

I can’t believe that you ________ all the three exercises. You just started five minutes ago.

A. have finished

B. have been finishing

C. finished

D. are finishing

Câu hỏi 356 :

Most of the ethnic groups in the United States adjust to ___ mainstream America, but many still many of their cultural customs and their native ethnic language.

A. retain

B. limit

C. hold

D. contain

Câu hỏi 357 :

The App-WhatsApp - relies ___________ the Internet to send images, text, documents, audio and video messages to other users that have the app installed on their devices.

A. on

B. at

C. in

D. with

Câu hỏi 358 :

If people and businesses don’t go green, we will soon________ our natural resources.

A. dispose

B. deplete

C. preserve

D. replenish

Câu hỏi 359 :

I was absolutely ________ with envy when I saw his splendid new car.

A. red

B. white

C. black

D. green

Câu hỏi 360 :

If we change our consumption habits, we can reduce our ________.

A. carbon footprint

B. exhaust fumes

C. renewable energy

D. gases

Câu hỏi 361 :

The mass media is a ___________ collection of media technologies that reach a large audience via means of communication. (DIVERSIFY)

Câu hỏi 362 :

Print media transmit ___________ via physical objects, such as books, comics, magazines, newspapers, or pamphlets. (INFORM)

Câu hỏi 363 :

The Celtic new year began on 1st November, which also marked the beginning of winter, a period ___________ associated with death. (TRADITION)

Câu hỏi 364 :

That cats have nine lives have been believed for centuries.

A. That

B. have

C. lives

D. have been believed

Câu hỏi 365 :

My grandparents lived in this country for 30 years but they still keep thinking about their home country.

A. lived

B. for

C. thinking

D. home

Câu hỏi 366 :

Some people feel a strong urge to keep their cultural identity, so they continue speaking their speaking their language, cooking their food, wear their traditional clothing, and celebrating their festival.

A. urge

B. identity

C. wear

D. festival

Câu hỏi 367 :

Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to complete the passage.

TREES FOR LIFE

Trees are amongst the biggest and longest-living things on Earth, some dating back longer than the oldest buildings. But as well as being nice to look at, trees also (21) _____ an important role in improving the quality of our lives.

On a world-wide scale, forests help to slow down the effects of global warming by using up the gas known as carbon dioxide and giving (22) _ the oxygen we need to breathe. At local neighborhood level, trees also brings important environmental benefits. The offer shade and shelter, which in (23) _ reduces the amount of energy needed to heat and cool nearby buildings; at the same time, they also remove other impurities from the air we breathe.

Urban trees are especially important because for many people they provide the only daily (24) _ with the natural world. What’s more, urban trees also provide a home for birds and small animals. Without the trees we would lose the pleasure of seeing these creatures in our cities. Regrettably, (25) _ trees in cities are now coming under threat. There is a limit to the level of pollution they can (26) _____ and down at street level, their roots are being seriously disturbed by the digging needed to make way for telephone, television and other cables.

A. play

B. show

C. act

D. serve

Câu hỏi 368 :

On a world-wide scale, forests help to slow down the effects of global warming by using up the gas known as carbon dioxide and giving (22) ___________ the oxygen we need to breathe.

A. in

B. away

C. up

D. out

Câu hỏi 369 :

The offer shade and shelter, which in (23) ___________ reduces the amount of energy needed to heat and cool nearby buildings; at the same time, they also remove other impurities from the air we breathe.

A. turn

B. place

C. order

D. reach

Câu hỏi 370 :

Urban trees are especially important because for many people they provide the only daily (24) ___________ with the natural world.

A. junction

B. touch

C. contact

D. taste

Câu hỏi 371 :

There is a limit to the level of pollution they can (26) ___________ and down at street level, their roots are being seriously disturbed by the digging needed to make way for telephone, television and other cables.

A. stand in for

B. face up to

C. put up with

D. fall back on

Câu hỏi 372 :

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.

Today’s cars are smaller, safer, cleaner and more economical than their predecessors, but the car of the future will be far more pollution-free than those on the road today. Several new types of automobile engines have already been developed that run on alternative sources of power, such as electricity, compressed natural gas, methanol, steam, hydrogen, propane. Electricity, however, is the only zero-emission option presently available.

Although electric vehicles will not be truly practical until a powerful, compact battery or another dependable source of current is available, transportation expects foresee a new assortment of electric vehicles entering everyday life: shorter-range commuter electric cars, three-wheeled neighborhood cars, electric deliver vans, bikes, and trolleys.

As automakers work to develop practical electric vehicles, urban planners and utility engineers are focusing on infrastructure systems to support and make the best use of the new cars. Public charging facilities will need to be as common as today’s gas stations. Public parking spots on the street or in commercial lots will need to be equipped with devices that allow drivers to charge their batteries while they stop, dine, or attend a concert. To encourage the use of electric vehicles, the most convenient parking in transportation centers might be reserved for electric cars.

Planners foresee electric shuttle buses, trains and neighborhood vehicles all meeting at transit centers that would have facilities for charging and renting. Commuters will be able to rent a variety of electric cars to suit their needs: light trucks, one-person three-wheelers, small cars, or electric/gasoline hybrid cars for longer trips, which is no doubt take place on automated freeways capable of handling five times number of vehicles that can be carried by a freeway today.

The following electric vehicles are all mentioned in the passage EXCEPT .

A. trolleys

B. trains

C. planes

D. vans

Câu hỏi 373 :

The author’s purpose in the passage is to______________.

A. criticize conventional vehicles

B. narrate a story about alternative energy vehicles

C. describe the possibilities for transportation in the future

D. support the invention of electric cars

Câu hỏi 374 :

The passage would most likely be followed by details about____________.

A. automated freeways

B. pollution restitutions in the future

C. the neighborhood of the future

D. electric shuttle buses

Câu hỏi 375 :

It can be inferred from the passage that____________.

A. the present electric engines are the best option as being practical

B. electricity is the best alternative source of power as it is almost free of pollution

C. many new types of practical electric engines have been developed

D. the present cars are more economical than their future generation

Câu hỏi 376 :

The word “hybrid” in paragraph 4 is closest meaning to________.

A. automated

B. hazardous

C. futuristic

D. combination

Câu hỏi 377 :

The plane had hardly left the airport when the accident happened.

=> No sooner .........................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 378 :

It's necessary for everybody to clean up their neighborhood once a week.

=> Everybody ........................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 379 :

Glynn became a social worker to help people less fortune than himself.

=> The reason .......................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 380 :

I took little notice of the girl standing at the gate.

=> I didn’t pay .......................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 381 :

Listen to the conversation about Online Safety Conversation and decide if the following sentences are True (T) or False (F).

Question 36: Charlie’s mother is doing something with his computer. ___

Question 37: Charlie isn’t logged in at the moment. _

Question 38: If you don't change your privacy settings, everyone can see your information. _

Question 39: It is easy to delete everything you put online. _

Question 40: Charlie’s mother knows his password. ___

Câu hỏi 382 :

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

A. diversity

B. remind

C. unite

D. attire

Câu hỏi 383 :

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

A. unity

B. martial

C. practice

D. spirit

Câu hỏi 384 :

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.

A. medicine

B. addition

C. endanger

D. survival

Câu hỏi 385 :

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.

A. identifier

B. multicultural

C. agricultural

D. international

Câu hỏi 386 :

Vietnamese parents normally do not let their children make a decision _______ their own future career.

A. on

B. of

C. for

D. on

Câu hỏi 387 :

The discovery was a major _______ for research workers.

A. break-in

B. breakout

C. breakthrough

D. breakdown

Câu hỏi 388 :

_______ down to dinner than the telephone rang.

A. No sooner had I sat

B. Scarcely I sat

C. Hardly had I sat

D. No sooner I sat

Câu hỏi 389 :

In many Western societies, good eye ___________ is often highly appreciated.

A. attention

B. contact

C. watching

D. looking

Câu hỏi 390 :

_____ he did the test carefully, he made some mistakes.

A. Despite

B. Because of

C. Although

D. In spite of

Câu hỏi 391 :

Each ethnic group has its own cultural identities, thus, the Vietnamese culture has both _____ and unity.

A. difference

B. variety

C. similarity

D. diversity

Câu hỏi 392 :

We spend a lot of time together as a family, which sometimes is the best way to learn about _____.

A. customs

B. habits

C. activities

D. establishment

Câu hỏi 393 :

Their children _ lots of new friends since they _ to that town.

A. have made - moved

B. were making - have moved

C. made - are moving

D. made - have been moving

Câu hỏi 394 :

In some parts of the country, prices are _____ than in others.

A. more and more high

B. high

C. the highest

D. higher and higher

Câu hỏi 395 :

Broadcast media transmit information _______, via such media as film, radio, recorded music, or television. (ELECTRIC)

Câu hỏi 396 :

“Where’s Tony?” “He _____ to the travel agent’s, and he hasn’t come back”.

A. has been

B. has been going

C. has gone

D. had gone

Câu hỏi 397 :

The end of 19th century and the start of the 20th was also the time that saw many _____ changes. (REVOLT)

Câu hỏi 398 :

Walking tracts in the park are nearly marked, and visitors are _____ to keep to these. (COURAGE)

Câu hỏi 399 :

The last time I had been in Athens, the weather was hot and humid.

A. had been

B. in

C. the

D. was

Câu hỏi 400 :

I find that necessary to do something about traffic problems in our city.

A. find that

B. to do

C. about

D. in our city

Câu hỏi 401 :

The team member must try a lot harder in second half of the game.

A. a lot harder

B. The

C. second half

D. the game

Câu hỏi 402 :

Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to complete the passage.

Mobile phones emit microwave radio emissions. Researchers are questioning whether exposure to these radio waves might (21) ___ to brain cancer. So far, the data are not conclusive. The scientific evidence does not enable us to say with certainty that mobile phones are categorically safe. On the other hand, current research has not yet (22) _ clear adverse effect associated with the prolonged use of mobile phones.

Numerous studies are now going on in various countries. Some of the results are contradictory but others have shown an association between mobile phone use and cancer. (23) _, these studies are preliminary and the issue needs further, long - term investigation. Until the scientific data is more definite, it is prudent for people to try not to use mobile phone for long (24) _ of time. Don't think that hands free phones are any safer either. At the moment, research is in fact showing the (25) ___ and they may be just as dangerous. It is also thought that young people whose bodies are still growing may be at particular risk.

A. bring

B. lead

C. produce

D. cause

Câu hỏi 403 :

On the other hand, current research has not yet (22) _____ clear adverse effect associated with the prolonged use of mobile phones.

A. created

B. demonstrated

C. proved

D. caused

Câu hỏi 404 :

(23) _____, these studies are preliminary and the issue needs further, long - term investigation.

A. While

B. Additionally

C. However

D. Though

Câu hỏi 405 :

Until the scientific data is more definite, it is prudent for people to try not to use mobile phone for long (24) _____ of time.

A. quantities

B. amounts

C. periods

D. intervals

Câu hỏi 406 :

At the moment, research is in fact showing the (25) _____ and they may be just as dangerous.

A. fact

B. truth

C. way

D. opposite

Câu hỏi 407 :

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.

Clean, Convenient, and Cheap

Big cities like New York and London have a lot of great things. They have museums, parks, shopping centres, and a huge variety of restaurants. However, there are a lot of annoying things in big cities. The most common problems are air pollution and noise.

Traffic is the main cause of air pollution and noise. For example, drivers in New York are famous for honking their horns and shouting. That noise drives many visitors crazy - it even drives a lot of the locals crazy, too. Other big cities have similar problems with their traffic.

City governments have a lot of pressure to solve these problems. The most common solution is public transportation. Public transportation is a form of travel provided by the government. For example, New York’s biggest form of public transportation is the subway.

Public transportation helps reduce these problems, but it is not enough. Another solution is bicycle sharing. This is a system that provides cheap bicycles. In cities that have bicycle sharing programmes, there are spots that have parked public bikes. People borrow the bikes and use them. They can drop off the bike at the same spot where they borrowed it, or they can drop it off at another spot.

Bicycle sharing programmes are different in each city. In some cities, the bikes are completely free. They are not even locked. In other cities, you have to pay a small deposit. You get the deposit back when you return the bike. In still other cities, you need to have a membership with the bicycle sharing programme. Once you have a membership with the bicycle sharing programme, you can use a bike at any time you want.

Bicycle sharing is hugely popular all over the world. People love this system because it is cheap, clean, and easy to use. There are bicycle sharing systems in dozens of countries and hundreds of cities. In total, there are more than 530 bicycle sharing systems around the world, and that number is going up all the time.

Which statement is true according to the passage?

A. You must drop off the bike only in the spot where you borrowed it.

B. In some cities, people can borrow bikes for free.

C. Bicycle sharing programmes are the same in every city.

D. The bikes in bicycle sharing programmes are usually very expensive.

Câu hỏi 408 :

What does the passage say about bicycle sharing?

A. It’s clean, but it’s not convenient.

B. It’s getting less popular.

C. It’s getting more popular.

D. It’s only popular in New York.

Câu hỏi 409 :

All of the following are the advantages of bicycle sharing EXCEPT that __________.

A. it does not pollute the air at all

B. it’s a cheap means of transport

C. it is also convenient

D. it can be found in any city

Câu hỏi 410 :

The phrase “drop off” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________.

A. leave

B. forget

C. leave out

D. stop

Câu hỏi 411 :

Who would probably most be interested in bicycle sharing?

A. A student who stays on a campus and enjoys exercise.

B. A person who often travels short distances and enjoys exercise.

C. A postman who delivers mail and parcels in the countryside.

D. A sportsman who is going to take part in a cycling race.

Câu hỏi 412 :

What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Bicycle sharing

B. Public transportation

C. Air pollution in big cities

D. Spots for public bikes

Câu hỏi 413 :

A new flu vaccine has been on trial since the beginning of the year.

=> They have ........................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 414 :

When he stops smoking, he'll feel better.

=> The sooner .......................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 415 :

These young men became doctors after six years training.

=> After these young men ....................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 416 :

The north west of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast.

=> The annual rainfall ............................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 417 :

Listen to Tyrone calling the staff at his local swimming pool and decide if the following sentences are True (T) or False (F).

Question 36: There are four different age groups that play water polo.

Question 37: The under 16s water polo team train three times a week.

Question 38: Water polo matches are played on Saturdays.

Question 39: You need to bring a photo to register at the swimming pool.

Question 40: Training for the water polo team starts this week.

Câu hỏi 418 :

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

A. accurate

B. account

C. accept

D. accuse

Câu hỏi 419 :

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

A. confine

B. conceal

C. convention

D. concentrate

Câu hỏi 420 :

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.

A. convenience

B. mechanic

C. preference

D. official

Câu hỏi 421 :

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.

A. assimilate

B. diversity

C. identity

D. customary

Câu hỏi 422 :

I am thinking ___________my corning job interview.

A. on

B. in

C. of

D. for

Câu hỏi 423 :

___________, tuition fee here are quite low and stable.

A. Although the increasing of goods prices

B. Despite the increasing of goods prices

C. Because the increasing of goods prices

D. Because of the increasing of goods prices

Câu hỏi 424 :

There were a lot of people on the bus. It was ________ than usual.

A. more and more crowded

B. crowded

C. a bit crowded

D. the most crowded

Câu hỏi 425 :

Studies show that children who are exposed to a more ________ community are more creative and tolerant of differences, because these students learn how to resolve conflict more easily.

A. various

B. similar

C. different

D. diverse

Câu hỏi 426 :

Cultural is the lens with which we evaluate everything around us; we _________ what is proper or improper, normal or abnormal, through our culture.

A. express

B. evaluate

C. calculate

D. signal

Câu hỏi 427 :

After you ___________, it automatically connects you to all the people in your address book who also are using WhatsApp.

A. log out

B. sign up

C. start

D. access

Câu hỏi 428 :

It is recommended that people__________ regular exercise.

A. took

B. to take

C. take

D. taking

Câu hỏi 429 :

When I_______ reading The Quiet American, I wanted to read other novels by Graham Greene.

A. was finishing

B. used to finish

C. finish

D. finished

Câu hỏi 430 :

_ water is considered vital source of life, but water of Colox City is so polluted that people could die if they only drank drop of it.

A. x/a/the/a

B. The/the/the/a

C. the/the/the/the

D. x/ x /x /x

Câu hỏi 431 :

There have been_______ efforts to reduce the impact of global warming on the planet.

A. world wide

B. worldwide

C. planet wide

D. wide world

Câu hỏi 432 :

It is inhumane to sell ________ limbs of the animals, such as rhinoceros or elephants, in the market place. (MEMBER)

Câu hỏi 433 :

Although some hold out hope for a sea wall and land reclamation programme, it is admittedly nothing more than a mere ________ (STOP)

Câu hỏi 434 :

The advent of computers was one of the _________ milestones in the mankind's history. (NOTE)

Câu hỏi 435 :

New sources of energy have been looking for as the number of fossil fuels continues to decrease.

A. sources of energy

B. been looking

C. number

D. continues

Câu hỏi 436 :

The techniques of science and magic are quite different, but their basic aims – to understand and control nature, they are very similar.

A. magic

B. different

C. to understand

D. they are

Câu hỏi 437 :

Japanese initially used jeweled objects to decorate swords and ceremonial items.

A. Japanese

B. used

C. decorate

D. items

Câu hỏi 438 :

Complete the text with the correct form of the words in the box.

custom celebrate locate globe history

The Times Square countdown is a popular New Year (21)____ in New York. On New Year's Eve, people come together in Times Square, the most famous tourist attraction in the world, to bring in the New Year. This is a very special time as spectators from all ethnic groups in the multicultural city of New York unite as a community. At 11.59 p.m. the ball (22) on the roof of One Times Square starts to descend. It is a (23) for people to count down to zero, which is also the moment when the ball rests, and shout out ‘Happy New Year’.

This event has a long (24)_ as the ball has been lowered every year since 1907. The Times Square Ball Drop has established itself not just as an annual celebration, but has become a (25) ______ tradition.

Câu hỏi 439 :

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.

Lee Kuan Yew - the founding father of modern Singapore

Lee Kuan Yew was appointed as the first prime minister of Singapore in 1959 when the nation became a self-governing state. At that time, Singapore per capita income was only about USD400. When Lee stepped down in 1990, the figure was USD11,000 and in 2014 it went up to over 56,000, even higher than that of its former colonizer, Great Britain. In his memoirs published in 2000, he wrote 'They laughed at us, but I was confident that we would have the last laugh.'

Born into a middle-class Chinese family in Singapore, Lee was influenced by the language and institutions of the British rulers. He was destined to go to the UK to study law, but the Second World War broke out and he had to go to the local Raffles 10 College where he learnt some economics. It was not until 1946 when he talked his way to Cambridge and graduated three years later with a starred first. It was during this time that he nurtured ambitions beyond starting a legal career back home.

As a prime minister, he has always been described as an efficient and inventive person. He was one of the greatest statesmen who proved to the whole world that 15 human ingenuity, not natural resources, is the essential element of prosperity. Lee is also believed to be very forward-looking. When Singapore gained independence in 1965, he decided to keep English as the main language to increase economic benefits. Although many of his policies are still considered controversial, they helped Singapore to overcome many obstacles and become one of the most admired international business and financial centres around the world.

Lee Kuan Yew was Singapore's prime minister for_________.

A. 31 years

B. 55 years

C. 41 years

D. 61 years

Câu hỏi 440 :

The word destined in line 8 is closest in meaning to _________.

A. ordered

B. scheduled

C. refused

D. made

Câu hỏi 441 :

He did not go to Cambridge to study law until 1946 because _________.

A. he had already been influenced by the British system

B. he had to study economics at Raffles College

C. Britain was at war

D. he did not want to pursue a legal career

Câu hỏi 442 :

The word forward-looking is closest in meaning to .

A. progressive

B. conservative

C. developing

D. distinguished

Câu hỏi 443 :

According to the writer, Lee Kuan Yew's policies_________ .

A. were never subject to disagreement

B. promoted people's solidarity

C. transformed Singapore into a prosperous city

D. related to business and finance

Câu hỏi 444 :

She started working as a secretary five years ago.

=> She has ..............................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 445 :

Yesterday morning my friend Marco arrived before I finished breakfast.

=> Yesterday morning I was ..................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 446 :

Its lack of irregular verbs makes Esperanto to a unique language.

=> Unlike ..............................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 447 :

You wouldn't find any more affectionate animal anywhere in the world.

=> Nowhere ..........................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 448 :

Listen to the zoo guide talking about the llamas and decide if the following sentences are True (T) or False (F).

Question 35: Llamas, alpacas, vicuñas and guanacos are all related to camels. ___

Question 36: Llamas only spit at humans if you treat them badly. _

Question 37: Alpaca wool is good for clothes. _

Question 38: Vicuña wool is very expensive. _

Question 39: Vicuñas eat cacti. _

Question 40: Llamas and alpacas can't live in the UK. ___

Câu hỏi 449 :

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

A. question

B. presentation

C. industrialization

D. modernization

Câu hỏi 450 :

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

A. nature

B. native

C. nation

D. natural

Câu hỏi 451 :

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.

A. eliminate

B. compulsory

C. technology

D. academic

Câu hỏi 452 :

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.

A. victim

B. resource

C. passport

D. history

Câu hỏi 453 :

I had to finish my homework last night ___________ I was really so sleepy.

A. despite

B. in spite of

C. although

D. because

Câu hỏi 454 :

Cultural identity must be ________ and locals should be encouraged to continue their traditions in the wake of tourism.

A. protected

B. insured

C. assured

D. confirmed

Câu hỏi 455 :

It gets _________ to understand what the professor has explained.

A. most difficult

B. mostly difficult

C. the most difficult

D. more and more difficult

Câu hỏi 456 :

Focusing upon human curiosity is an ingenious idea that would ________ to the creation and launch of Quora in June, 2009.

A. direct

B. go

C. lead

D. aim

Câu hỏi 457 :

Don’t regard it _ a failure, but recognize it a chance to learn more.

A. as - as

B. as - to

C. by - on

D. to - as

Câu hỏi 458 :

Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from mishaps it has taken brilliant thinkers to recognize their potential.

A. accidents

B. misunderstandings

C. incidentals

D. misfortunes

Câu hỏi 459 :

In the past, families were bigger because people __________ more children.

A. were having

B. had

C. have

D. have had

Câu hỏi 460 :

The police have advised people that their doors__________ locked at all times.

A. be kept

B. kept

C. to be kept

D. being kept

Câu hỏi 461 :

How much do you charge __________ a bunch of red roses?

A. to

B. in

C. for

D. with

Câu hỏi 462 :

He is not __________ and finds it difficult to pay for daily necessities.

A. well-paid

B. well-paying

C. well-prepared

D. best paid

Câu hỏi 463 :

Like many other __________ of my age, I dread to use hi-tech gears. (TECHNICAL)

Câu hỏi 464 :

The government must work at full tilt to promote the economy and reduce the ________. (EFFICIENT)

Câu hỏi 465 :

Many people nowadays want to indulge themselves in ________ industries such as finance and the like. (KNOW)

Câu hỏi 466 :

What happened in that city were a reaction from city workers including firemen and policemen who had been laid off from their jobs.

A. What happened

B. were

C. including

D. their

Câu hỏi 467 :

Public health experts say that the money one spends avoiding illness is less than the cost of to treat sickness.

A. Public health

B. illness

C. cost

D. to treat

Câu hỏi 468 :

Industrial emissions, together with littering, is causing many problems in our large, industrial cities today.

A. with

B. is

C. many

D. large, industrial cities

Câu hỏi 469 :

Complete the text with the correct form of the words in the box.

During high school, it’s easy to become stressed in balancing a number of obligations. But between all the stress and pressure of (21) _____ your various activities, it’s important to contribute to the community, and make efforts to protect the environment. So here are a few tips on ways you and other teens can “go green.”

One of the easiest ways teens can go green is simply to turn off the lights. Open up the curtains and let the natural sunlight brighten up the room, or turn off the lights and fans (22) _ you leave a room that no one else is in. Studies have indicated that saving electricity helps to reduce global warming.

(23) _ way to go green is to car-pool, use your bike, or walk. Car-pooling reduces the amount of gas emissions released into the environment, which can help reduce things like climate change, air pollution, and disease. Using your bike or walking also reduces such emissions, and it is a great way to exercise. Therefore, by riding a bike or walking, not only are you helping the environment, you are positively contributing to your own health.

You could also try buying a reusable water bottle. Buying a (24) _ bottle is a smart investment because not only do plastic water bottles often go un-recycled, but buying a reusable water bottle can actually save you money over buying plastic bottles over and over again.

Another great idea is to unplug your computer and all other electronics before you go to bed, or after you are done using them. Although you may no longer be using your computer, it stills uses electricity in small amounts that add up. In fact, most (25) _ use some amount of electricity even when you aren’t using them, so it’s best to get into the habit of unplugging them when you can.

Finally, you can go green by turning off the faucet. Many people leave the faucet (26) _____ while they brush their teeth, but this is just wasting water. Turning the faucet off while you brush your teeth can save the world a lot of water.

A. putting up with

B. keeping up with

C. getting on with

D. going in with

Câu hỏi 470 :

One of the easiest ways teens can go green is simply to turn off the lights. Open up the curtains and let the natural sunlight brighten up the room, or turn off the lights and fans (22) ___________ you leave a room that no one else is in.

A. when

B. while

C. before

D. after

Câu hỏi 471 :

(23) ___________ way to go green is to car-pool, use your bike, or walk

A. Other

B. Another

C. The other

D. Others

Câu hỏi 472 :

Buying a (24) ___________ bottle is a smart investment because not only do plastic water bottles often go un-recycled, but buying a reusable water bottle can actually save you money over buying plastic bottles over and over again.

A. used

B. reused

C. reusing

D. reusable

Câu hỏi 473 :

In fact, most (25) ___________ use some amount of electricity even when you aren’t using them, so it’s best to get into the habit of unplugging them when you can.

A. equipments

B. tools

C. applicants

D. instruments

Câu hỏi 474 :

Many people leave the faucet (26) ___________ while they brush their teeth, but this is just wasting water.

A. to run

B. running

C. ran

D. run

Câu hỏi 475 :

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.

Causes and Effects of Urbaisation

Urbanisation is growing in both less-developed and more developed countries. Urbanisation is the shift from a rural to an urban society, bring a large concentration of people in towns and cities. This process usually occurs when a nation is still developing. The trend toward urbanization is a worldwide phenomenon. The chief cause of global urbanization is the new economic opportunities it brings to people and governments; however, it has both positive and negative effects on society.

Urbanization has many adverse effects on the structure of society as gigantic concentrations of people compete for limited resources. Rapid housing construction leads to overcrowding and slums, which experience major problems such as poverty, poor sanitation, unemployment and high crime rates. Additionally, strains on important natural resources, such as water supply, leads to higher prices and general environmental sustainability problems.

Urbanization makes people dependent on others for basic necessities; urban-dwellers must rely on the rural hinterland for agricultural production, for instance, because city residents do not have enough land to grow their own food. Urban-dwellers suffer the psychological degradation that comes from depending on other people to accomplish the activities of daily life, from transportation to education to entertainment.

Urbanization offers real economic opportunities to people who would otherwise be destined to subsistence living without hope for economic improvement. There is an overall growth in commercial opportunities with urbanization, resulting in more profits and more jobs. As the economy grows, all of society benefits from internal improvements.

Urbanisation will be at the top when _____________.

A. there is a shift in the country’s population

B. a developing country tries to develop

C. developed countries are still developing

D. it has both positive and negative effects

Câu hỏi 476 :

All of the folliwing are bad effects of urbanisation EXCEPT ___________.

A. environmental sustainability

B. poverty, poor sanitation, and unemployment

C. shortage of natural resources

D. pressures on water supply

Câu hỏi 477 :

Urban dwellers suffer negative psychological effects because ___________.

A. they don’t know how to grow food

B. other poeple accomplish their activities of daily life

C. they have the feeling of absolute dependence

D. people in rural areas provide them with education and entertainment

Câu hỏi 478 :

Poor housing conditions can lead to ___________.

A. limited resources

B. gigantic concentrations of people

C. higher prices in daily life

D. low quality of life

Câu hỏi 479 :

It can be inferred from the passage that ___________.

A. there is no hope for improvement in the city

B. rapid housing construction can satisfy the demand

C. thanks to economic improvement, cities offer more jobs

D. the city is safer than the countryside

Câu hỏi 480 :

Ann jogs every morning. It is very good for her health. (which)

=> ...........................................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 481 :

The realisation that I had been swindled came much later.

=> Only ..................................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 482 :

These new machines have put an end to queuing.

=> Before these ......................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 483 :

The company has been reviewing its recruitment policy for the last three months.

=> The company's ..................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 484 :

Listen to the information about the 'best job in the world' competition and write the correct word to fill the gaps.

Question 36: Tourism Australia is offering six jobs, for six .

Question 37: If you want one of these job, you have to make a short .

Question 38: The job of outback adventurer is for someone with a passion for life.

Question 39: The wildlife caretaker job on Kangaroo Island is for someone who loves .

Question 40: The taste master will need to about food as well as enjoy eating it.

Câu hỏi 485 :

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

A. assimilate

B. integrate

C. certificate

D. eliminate

Câu hỏi 486 :

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

A. unify

B. cyberbullying

C. lifestyle

D. typical

Câu hỏi 487 :

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.

A. curious

B. willing

C. cultural

D. diverse

Câu hỏi 488 :

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.

A. globalisation

B. multicultural

C. documentary

D. intellectual

Câu hỏi 489 :

Millions of teenagers around the world are _________ to computers and video games.

A. addicted

B. adsorbed

C. interested

D. fond

Câu hỏi 490 :

Young people like _________ because of its speed, convenience and privacy.

A. social networking

B. instant messaging

C. mass media

D. emails

Câu hỏi 491 :

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

Câu hỏi 492 :

While I am waiting _ my bus, I often listen _ music.

A. on/ at

B. for/ to

C. toward/ about

D. upon/ in

Câu hỏi 493 :

_ you ever _ on TV before you part in this reality show?

A. Had – appeared/ took

B. Did – appear/ took

C. Had – appeared/ had taken

D. Have – appeared/ take

Câu hỏi 494 :

He said that his father had cut down on the number of print newspapers and magazines.

A. reduced

B. increased

C. detected

D. raised

Câu hỏi 495 :

The Vietnamese people still follow the _________ of giving lucky money to children during the Tet Holidays.

A. custom

B. practice

C. costume

D. ritual

Câu hỏi 496 :

Migrants may lose their cultural diversity as they became _________ into the new community.

A. assimilated

B. integrated

C. mixed

D. merged

Câu hỏi 497 :

Mary _ in the library all morning. She _ three essays.

A. has read/ has written

B. reads/ has written

C. has been reading/ has written

D. has been reading/ has been writing

Câu hỏi 498 :

It is becoming _________ for me to keep up the other students in my class.

A. the most difficult

B. more difficult and more difficult

C. more and more difficult

D. as difficult as

Câu hỏi 499 :

In this modern day, you have to keep yourself _____ so as not to lag behind others. (DATE)

Câu hỏi 500 :

________ of violence has been possible by means of television. (DOCTRINE)

Câu hỏi 501 :

The advent of Internet is an important __________ in human history. (MARK)

Câu hỏi 502 :

Photographs from a satellite are frequently used to generate the information is needed to produce a map.

A. are

B. used

C. generate

D. is needed

Câu hỏi 503 :

Solar energy can also be used for day light, cooking, heating and helping plants grow.

A. can also

B. day light

C. and helping

D. grow

Câu hỏi 504 :

Parents’ choice for their children’s names are based on names of their relatives or ancestors.

A. choice

B. their

C. are based

D. relatives

Câu hỏi 505 :

Complete the text with the correct form of the words in the box.

Zuckerberg was born on May 14, 1984, in White Plains, New York. His parents are Karen, a psychiatrist, and Edward Zuckerberg, a dentist. He and his three sisters, Randi, Donna and Arielle, were (21) ............... in Dobbs Ferry, New York, a small Westchester County village about 21 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. Zuckerberg was raised in a Reform Jewish (22) ..............., and his ancestors hailed from Germany, Austria and Poland.

At Ardsley High School, Zuckerberg excelled in classes. After two years, he transferred to the private school Phillips Exeter Academy, in New Hampshire, where he won prizes in mathematics, astronomy, physics, and classical studies. In his (23) ..............., he also attended the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth summer camp. On his college application, Zuckerberg stated that he could read and write French, Hebrew, Latin, and ancient Greek. He was captain of the fencing team.

Zuckerberg began using computers and writing software in middle school. His father taught him Atari BASIC Programming in (24) ............... 1990s, and later hired software developer David Newman to tutor him privately. Zuckerberg took a graduate course in the subject at Mercy College near his home while still in high school. On February 4, 2004, Zuckerberg (25) ............... Facebook from his Harvard dormitory room.

A. grown up

B. done up

C. brought up

D. taken up

Câu hỏi 506 :

Zuckerberg was raised in a Reform Jewish (22) ..............., and his ancestors hailed from Germany, Austria and Poland.

A. house

B. home

C. homestay

D. household

Câu hỏi 507 :

In his (23) ..............., he also attended the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth summer camp.

A. young

B. youth

C. yours

D. youngster

Câu hỏi 508 :

On February 4, 2004, Zuckerberg (25) ............... Facebook from his Harvard dormitory room.

A. launched

B. opened

C. started

D. publicize

Câu hỏi 509 :

His father taught him Atari BASIC Programming in (24) ............... 1990s, and later hired software developer David Newman to tutor him privately.

A. about

B. some

C. the

D. x

Câu hỏi 510 :

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.

Learning to Love Locally Grown Food

Cooking shows on TV are usually all about exotic foods. Thanks to globalization, people everywhere are introducing their taste buds to dishes from every corner of the world. At the same time, other people are discovering that food from their area is the best kept secret. In the past few years, this movement of purchasing local produce keeps picking up steam because it offers a lot of benefits.

For starters, local food is often tastier because it is fresher. Goods that are imported from abroad must be flown or shipped in from far away, so they naturally lose some of their freshness during the journey. A simple way to test this is to sample a banana from overseas versus one that was grown locally and compare the tastes. Imported goods must also be washed and packaged in plastic or other containers so they can survive the journey. These materials may cause the nutritional value of these goods to decline during the shipping process. Food safety is another reason why people are choosing local produce. Today’s laws regarding foods vary from country to country. This causes confusion and makes it difficult to detect if any harmful pesticides were used. When you know the local farmer who grows your food and the fields that are used to produce it, the chances of it being contaminated are greatly reduced. Buying local foods can also have beneficial impact on the environment. By supporting local growers, consumers can maintain green space and farmland in their communities.

Buying locally also helps to build the local community. If farmers can sell directly to consumers instead of a middleman, they will earn more money for their families. Additional profits also enable farmers to better care for their soil and keep quality standards high. In the end, it is a win-win situation for both parties.

If you are interested in incorporating more local foods into your diet, you can start by attending a farmers’ market in your area. This is an open market where farmers sell fruits, vegetables, and meat directly to the public. If you have any questions about the production process or quality of these goods, you can ask the farmers directly. Once you experience the freshness of local foods for yourself, it might be tough to go back to the supermarket.

Question 26: The author says that __________ is the best-kept secret.

A. foreign foods

B. exotic foods

C. local produce

D. other people

Câu hỏi 511 :

The word “this” in paragraph 2 refers to __________.

A. how far a product travels before it reaches you

B. the smell of bananas when they first arrive

C. the difference between local and imported foods

D. the total transportation costs during the journey

Câu hỏi 512 :

According to the passage, what is one reason why local foods taste better?

A. They cost more money.

B. They are wrapped in plastic.

C. They are more interesting.

D. They are fresher than imports.

Câu hỏi 513 :

What could best replace the word “beneficial” in paragraph 3?

A. helpful

B. bad

C. strange

D. unknown

Câu hỏi 514 :

According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT that __________.

A. imported foods from abroad don’t have good taste

B. imported foods must be processed to survive the long journey

C. local produce is often fresher and tastier than imported foods

D. the trend to purchase local produce has risen recently

Câu hỏi 515 :

What is another good title for the passage?

A. Some Basic Information about Importing Food

B. Some Tasty Recipes to Try with Local Foods

C. A Day in the Life of a Farmer

D. The Best Foods is Closer Than You Think

Câu hỏi 516 :

I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university.

=> After ..................................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 517 :

They spent more money, they had to work harder.

=> The more ...........................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 518 :

I last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City.

=> I haven’t seen ....................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 519 :

There is no proof that the dinosaurs died in this way. (PROVED)

=> ...........................................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 520 :

Listen to the information about the “Overpopulation” and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS to fill the gaps.

Overpopulation is a real problem. It could kill the Earth. Very soon, there will be too many people and not enough land. There won’t be enough farms to (36) _____ for everyone. We’ll eat all of the fish in the sea. And our pollution will cause more (37) _. I think we are in a very serious situation. I don’t know what the answer is. Our (38) _ don’t seem too worried. They never see the bigger picture. The world’s population is exploding, and explosions cause great damage. More and more people are living longer and longer. We have better medicines. Our (39) _ have found cures to many diseases. There are many reasons. What we really need to do is (40) _____ how overpopulation is damaging the Earth.

Câu hỏi 521 :

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

A. laugh

B. enough

C. high

D. cough

Câu hỏi 522 :

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

A. provide

B. information

C. consuming

D. social

Câu hỏi 523 :

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.

A. positive

B. dominant

C. various

D. authentic

Câu hỏi 524 :

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.

A. community

B. social

C. potential

D. impossible

Câu hỏi 525 :

Some ethnic groups have strange ______ such as walking on the fire to prevent natural disasters.

A. practices

B. customs

C. national prides

D. behaviors

Câu hỏi 526 :

People living in a (an) _____ society should respect and understand different cultural values.

A. mixed

B. multicultural

C. multi-language

D. multi-religious

Câu hỏi 527 :

Since I left Venezuela six years ago, I _________ to visit friends and family several times.

A. return

B. am returning

C. have returned

D. have been returning

Câu hỏi 528 :

I feel _________ I did yesterday.

A. much more tired than

B. many more tired than

C. as many tired as

D. as more tired as

Câu hỏi 529 :

He has taken it _________ that his friends would be kind to him.

A. for granted

B. into account

C. for grant

D. into consideration

Câu hỏi 530 :

_________ the final score, I’m sure this will be an exciting game.

A. In spite of

B. Regardless of

C. Apart from

D. Except for

Câu hỏi 531 :

Although the first printed books had appeared long before in China, the term “mass media” we use today was _________ the creation of print media, which started in Europe in the Middle Ages.

A. coined with

B. created

C. coined by

D. published with

Câu hỏi 532 :

In the early 21st century, with the explosion of mobile communication technology, the mobile phone has emerged as new and unique channel.

A. appeared

B. disappeared

C. came in

D. arrived

Câu hỏi 533 :

Williams is working _____ an export company. He intends to apply _ another job because he is not satisfied _____ the salary.

A. in/ on/ at

B. for/ for/ with

C. at/ out/ into

D. from/ on/ for

Câu hỏi 534 :

His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else’s point of view. He’s very _________.

A. open-minded

B. kind-hearted

C. narrow-minded

D. absent-minded

Câu hỏi 535 :

The government __________ its responsibility in the leakage of confidential information. (NEGATE)

Câu hỏi 536 :

In an _________ world, people have to change to get into the swing of the environment. (EVOLVE)

Câu hỏi 537 :

Many _________ policies have come into force to boost the economic development. (BUSINESS)

Câu hỏi 538 :

Before the newspaper became widespread, a town crier had walked throughout a village or town singing along the news.

A. crier

B. singing along

C. had walked

D. widespread

Câu hỏi 539 :

Human memory, formerly was believed to be rather inefficient, is really much more sophisticated than that of a computer.

A. Human memory

B. was believed

C. inefficient

D. a

Câu hỏi 540 :

Jane’s friends insist that she will stay at their house when she visits Toronto next weekend.

A. will stay

B. at

C. visits

D. next weekend

Câu hỏi 541 :

Read the following text and fill each gap with a word from the box.

ancestors controversial superstition rituals

generations authorities proud expressions

While people's cultural identity is undoubtedly always protected and regarded as their most important characteristic, its expressions can sometimes be inappropriate, particularly in today's modern society. In the age of increased globalisation, some festivals include (21) ___ that are considered too old-fashioned and obviously need to be modified.

An example is the (22) _ pig-slaughter festival in a village in northern Viet Nam. There has been outrage in the country and other parts of the world as shocking photos and videos have shown the pigs getting tied down and sliced in half. According to ancient beliefs, this festival is celebrated to pray for good luck and fortune in the new year.

The pig-slaughter ceremony has taken place in the village for many centuries. The older (23) _ insist on continuing this so-called ‘cultural’ practice and have argued that they are keeping the traditions of their (24)_ alive. They also say it does not break the law and should be decided by the villagers.

Concerns about this backward festival have been raised not only by international animal rights groups, but also by the (25) _.They have called on villagers to make certain adjustments to the ceremony. A government spokesperson has also expressed disapproval of cultural practices that are based on superstition and barbarian practices.

Ultimately, traditions will have to undergo changes as societies become more modern and develop new values and symbols. While it is important to preserve traditions and customs, communities should make sure that the rituals are in harmony with current social beliefs, strengthen their sense of belonging, and make people (26) ___of their cultural identity.

Câu hỏi 542 :

**Read the text about urbanisation. Based on the information in the text, decide whether the following statements are true (T), false (F), or not given (NG). Tick the boxes.

Urbanisation programmes are being carried out in many parts of the world, especially in densely populated regions with limited land and resources. It is the natural outcome of economic development and industrialisation. It has brought a lot of benefits to our society. However, it also poses various problems for local authorities and town planners in the process of maintaining sustainable urbanisation, especially in developing countries.

When too many people cram into a small area, urban infrastructure can't be effective. There will be a lack of livable housing, energy and water supply. This will create overcrowded urban districts with no proper facilities.

Currently, fast urbanisation is taking place predominantly in developing countries where sustainable urbanisation has little relevance to people's lives. Their houses are just shabby slums with poor sanitation. Their children only manage to get basic education. Hence, the struggle for survival is their first priority rather than anything else. Only when the quality of their existence is improved, can they seek for other high values in their life.

Thus, sustainable urbanisation in different regions should start from different levels. For more developed regions, the focus could be on achieving a more sustainable urban life. But for less developed regions, urban development should really start with the provision of the basic human needs such as sufficient energy, clean water, housing with proper sanitation, and access to effective social infrastructure.

Question 27: Urbanisation is the natural product of economic development and industrialisation. ___

Question 28: The advantages of urbanisation outweigh its disadvantages. _

Question 29: Slum dwellers in developing countries understand the meaning of sustainable urbanisation.

Question 30: The struggle for survival is the most important thing for poor people in developing countries.

Question 31:** Different regions should deal with different tasks to achieve sustainable urbanisation. ___

Câu hỏi 543 :

You haven’t explained exactly how the money disappeared. (ACCOUNTED)

=> ...........................................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 544 :

The lesson is difficult. We try hard. (HARDER)

=> ..........................................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 545 :

The whole summer was sunny and warm, for a change. (WHICH)

=> ...........................................................................................................................................

Câu hỏi 546 :

A country cannot be prosperous if it’s not quite independent. (ONLY)

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Câu hỏi 547 :

Listen to the information about the “Social Networking” and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS to fill the gaps.

What is the big deal with social networking? I don’t understand it. I know a lot about computers. I spend (36) _____ every day on computers. I also have a lot of friends. But I don’t see the point of social networks. I joined Facebook but couldn’t be bothered to (37) _. I can’t see a single use of this site. Most of what I’ve heard about it isn’t so good. Putting too much (38) _ on this site isn’t a wise idea. I’ve also experimented with Twitter, but again, I don’t really see what use it has. I suppose it’s good to tell the world what’s happening in countries that (39) _ people’s freedom. My idea of social networking is meeting people (40) _____ and talking to them.

Tour booking
Name of tourist:	(6) ……………..………………
Mobile:	(7) ………………………………..
Address:	(8) …………….., Pasteur street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Gather at:	(9) ………………………………..
Leave at:	(10) ………………………………..