Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 
Humans (A) have done (B) great advances (C) in technology at the expense (D) of the environment.
A.have done
B.at the expense
C.advances
D.humans

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.
Alexis de Tocqueville, the French political scientist, historian, philosopher and politician(, is most famous for a four-volume book he wrote called “Democracy in America”. He came to America in 1831 to study the American form of democracy and what it might mean to the rest of the world. After a visit of only nine months, he wrote a remarkable book which is regarded as a classic. De Tocqueville had unusual powers of observation. He described not only the democratic system of government and how it operated, but also its effect on how Americans think, feel, and act. Many scholars believe he had a deeper understanding of traditional American beliefs and values than anyone else who has written about the United States. What is so remarkable is that many of these traits which he observed nearly 200 years ago, are still visible and meaningful today. His observations are also important because the timing of his visit, the 1830s, was before America was industrialized. This was the era of the small farmer, the small businessman, and the settling of the western frontier. It was the period of history when the traditional values of the new country were newly established. In just a generation, some 40 years since the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, the new form of government had already produced a society of people with unique values. He was, however, a neutral observer and saw both the good and bad sides of these qualities.
The first part of “Democracy in America” was written in 1831-32 and published in 1835. A highly positive and optimistic account of American government and society, the book was very well received. He attempted to get a glimpse of the essence of American society, all the while promoting his own philosophy: the equaling of the classes and the inevitable depth of aristocratic privilege. The rest of the book he labored on for four years, and in 1840 the second part was published. This was substantially more pessimistic than the first, warning of the dangers despotism and governmental centralization, and applying his ideas and criticisms more directly to France. As a result, it was not received as well as the first part, except in England where it was acclaimed highly.
The word “neutral” in the passage is closest in meaning to _____________.
A.impartial
B.important
C. thorough
D.careful

WRITING: Rewrite the following sentences
The train couldn’t run because of the snow.
The snow prevented…………………………………………………………………….
A.
B.
C.
D.

WRITING: Rewrite the following sentences
Unless he phones immediately he won’t get any information.
If he …………………………………………………………………….
A.
B.
C.
D.

Chọn 01 trong 04 lựa chọn có phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với những lựa chọn còn lại.

A.book       
B.full         
C.cook          
D.pollute

Chọn 01 trong 04 lựa chọn có phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với những lựa chọn còn lại.

A.smooth
B.with        
C.this           
D.theatre

Which of the following is best supported by the passage?
A.To effectively control pollution, local government should regularly review their air pollution laws.
B.One of the most important steps in preserving natural lands is to better enforce air pollution laws.
C.Scientists should be consulted in order to establish uniform limits for all air pollutants.
D.Human activities have been effective in reducing air pollution.

The word “detectable” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _______. 
A.beneficial
B.special
C.measurable
D.separable

According to the passage, the numerical value of the concentration level of a substance is only useful if  ________. 
A.the other substances in the area are known
B.it is in a localized area
C.the natural level is also known
D.it can be calculated quickly

The word “localized” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to ________ . 
A.specified
B.circled
C.surrounded
D.encircled