Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42.Tropical rainforests are being destroyed and badly degraded at an unsustainable rate. Some scientists estimate that in the early 1990s tropical forests were being destroyed at a rate of approximately 28 hectares a minute, or about 14 million hectares each year – an area about the size of the state of Wisconsin. This figure marked a decrease since the 1980s, when approximately 16 million hectares were destroyed each year, largely due to a reported decline of deforestation in the Amazon River Basin in the early 1990s. However, satellite images indicate that rates may have rebounded in the late 1990s as burning in the Amazon increased again. Over the past three decades alone, about 5 million square kilometers – or 20 percent of the world's tropical forests – have been cleared. During this time, deforestation in tropical Asia reached almost 30 percent. High rates of deforestation are inevitably followed by alarming rates of plant and animal extinction because many rainforest species cannot survive outside their pristine rainforest habitat. Some scientists estimate that dozens of rainforest species are becoming extinct every day.Causes of deforestation vary from location to location, but certain patterns tend to be consistent across all forests. Logging companies in search of valuable rainforest hardwoods, or, less often, oil companies in search of petroleum, are often the first to enter a remote area of rainforest. Some logged forests, if left alone, can regenerate in a few decades. But typically, they are not left alone – the roads built by logging companies often provide access for landless farmers to enter a new area, as well as a means to transport agricultural crops to market. For every 1 kilometer of new roads built through a forested area, 4 to 24 square kilometers are deforested and colonized.Once the loggers leave the land, a typical cycle of destruction ensues. When the landless farmers arrive, they clear the land for planting. Poor rainforest soils produce a low crop yield, especially after a couple of years. At that point, the farmers often sell their lands to cattle ranchers or large plantation owners. After nutrients have been exhausted and soils compacted by cattle, lands are then abandoned and often laid to waste. Rainforest does not readily regenerate on these lands without human intervention. Meanwhile, the colonist farmers and cattle ranchers move to a new piece of land made accessible by logging roads, where the cycle of deforestation begins again.(Source: Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009. © 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation)
Câu 1: What does the passage mainly discuss?



A. The rate of rainforest destruction in the Amazon


B. Causes and effects of rainforest destruction


C. The size of tropical rainforest loss


D. Typical patterns of extinction of rainforest species
Câu 2: According to paragraph 1, which of the following about the rate of rainforest destruction is TRUE?


A. It was greater in the early 1990s than in the 1980s.


B. It kept increasing from the 1980s to the 1990s.


C. It was the same in the early 1990s as in the 1980s.


D. It was greater in the 1980s than in the early 1990s.
Câu 3: The word "rebounded" in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by                                      .


A. fallen again 


B. remained unchanged  


C. risen again  


D. gone up and down
Câu 4: Which of the following can result from the loss of tropical rainforests?


A. The increase in the rainforest habitat


B. The decrease in wasted lands


C. The disappearance of landless farmers


D. The disappearance of many rainforest species
Câu 5: According to the passage, what is the most common cause of deforestation in different regions?


A. The search for oil     


B. The search for valuable woods


C. The search for rare animals


D. The search for new farm lands
Câu 6: The word "regenerate" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to                                       .


A. refine 


B. recover   


C. repeat 


D. renew
Câu 7: The phrase "these lands" in paragraph 3 refers to                                       .


A. lands for raising cattle  


B. lands abandoned and wasted


C. lands sold and colonized       


D. lands for planting
Câu 8: What can be inferred about rainforests from the passage?


A. Rainforest destruction can be reduced with the help of cattle ranchers.


B. Human beings are the main contributor to deforestation in tropical regions.


C. Most tropical rainforests have been sold to plantation owners.


D. The cycle of rainforest destruction will come to an end.
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 34.When naming a child, some parents seem to choose a name based simply on their personal preference. In other families, grandparents or professional name-makers come up with a child's name. In some cases, the time of a child's birth influences how the child's name is determined.In many European cultures, names are typically chosen by parents. Parents' choice for their child's name may be based on names of their relatives or ancestors. For example, in Italy, children are traditionally named after their grandparents. The parents generally use the father's parents' names first. If they have more children, then they will use the mother's parents' names. Similarly, some people in Eastern Europe name their children after relatives who have died. This tradition is seen as a means to protect the child from the Angel of Death.Traditionally in some Asian countries, a child's grandfather or a fortune-teller chooses the child's name. In contrast to the tradition of naming children after relatives, the child's name is chosen to influence the child's character. For example, names may be based on a connection to certain elements such as fire, water, earth, wood, or metal. Or the name might include a written character meaning beauty, strength, or kindness.In certain African cultures, when a child is born plays a large part in determining the child's name. In Ghana's Akan culture, the day a child is born determines the child's name. But each day has different names for boys and girls. For instance, a boy born on Friday is named Kofi, whereas a girl born on the same day is named Afua. Both Kofi and Afua mean "wanderer" or "explorer." Children with these names are seen as travelers.No matter where the name comes from, a child's name is the first gift in life. Whether the name is chosen according to preference or dictated by tradition, it reflects something about a child's culture. For that reason, all names should be treasured and respected.(Source: Reading Challenge 2 by Casey Malarcher & Andrea Janzen)
Câu 1: What is the main idea of the passage?


A. The choice of name for a child in Asia


B. The practice of child naming in Europe


C. The history of child naming around the world


D. The tradition of child naming in different cultures
Câu 2: According to the passage, in many European cultures, names are typically selected by        .


A. ancestors


B. grandparents


C. relatives   


D. parents
Câu 3: The word "means" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to                                          .
 


A. route    


B. symbol


C. way  


D. sign
Câu 4: What is a common belief in some Asian countries concerning the tradition of naming a child?


A. A child's name shouldn't be connected with certain elements of nature.


B. The choice of a child's name should be based on names of his or her relatives.


C. The choice of a child's name is believed to have an impact on his or her personality.


D. A child's name must include a written character meaning beauty, strength, or kindness.
Câu 5: Which of the following about the tradition of child naming in African countries is NOT true according to the passage?


A. Children born on Friday are normally given names meaning traveling.


B. The arrival time of a child is an important factor in deciding his or her name.


C. Children receive the same name if they are born on the same day.


D. No matter how a child's name is chosen, it is related to his or her culture.
Câu 6: The word "it" in paragraph 5 refers to                                      .


A. culture      


B. preference 


C. tradition


D. name
Câu 7: The word "treasured" in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to                                       .


A. ignored   


B. revealed  


C. valued


D. developed

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Câu 1: I'm not sure, but Tony                      probably get that demanding job.


A. need                        


B. might                      


C. ought                      


D. must
Câu 2: Thanks to her father's encouragement, she has made great                in her study.


A. development           


B. contribution            


C. progress                  


D. standard
Câu 3: Jim didn't break the vase on                 , but he was still punished for his carelessness.


A. chance 


B. purpose 


C. occasion 


D. intention
Câu 4: They were among the first companies to exploit the                 of the Internet.


A. ability 


B. potential 


C. possibility 


D. prospect
Câu 5: The people                 live in this village are very friendly.


A. who 


B. where 


C. which 


D. when
Câu 6: Domestic appliances like washing machines and dishwashers have made              life much easier.


A. a


B. an 


C. the 


D.  Ø
Câu 7: Peter is disappointed at not getting the job, but he will                 it soon.


A. come over 


B. go through 


C. take on 


D. get over
Câu 8: Travelling to                       countries in the world enables me to learn many interesting things.


A. different 


B. difference 


C. differently 


D. differ
Câu 9: I                   all of my homework last night.


A. have finished


B. finished 


C. finish 


D.  will finish
Câu 10: The only thing he bought on his trip to Italy was a                    watch.


A. new Italian nice 


B. nice Italian new 


C. nice new Italian 


D. new nice Italian
Câu 11: The more you practise speaking English,                           .


A.  the more fluently you can speak it    


B. the more you can speak it fluently


C. the more you can speak it fluent 


D. the more fluent you can speak it
Câu 12: I am not used to the cold weather here, so I need to have a heating system                     .
 


A. serviced                  


B. repaired                   


C. developed               


D. installed
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27.Culture has a strong influence on non-verbal communication. Even the simple act of looking someone in the eye is not at all that simple. In the USA, Americans are (23)                  to look directly at people when speaking to them. It shows interest in what they are saying and is thought to carry a (24)         of honesty. Meanwhile, in Japan and Korea, people avoid long periods of  eye contact. It is considered more polite to look to the side during a conversation. The    Lebanese, (25)                , stand close together and look intensely into each other's eyes. The action shows sincerity and gives people a better sense of what their counterparts want.Given such differences with even the most common expressions, people (26)              travel or work abroad have a real need to learn the other culture's body language. People tend to be unaware of the messages they are sending to others. So, it is (27)                to consider your own body language before dealing with people from other cultures. Knowing about the body language of friends, clients, and colleagues can be very helpful in improving understanding and avoiding miscommunication.(Source: Reading Fusion 1 by Andrew E. Bennett)
Câu 1: (23)                


A. opposed             


B. assisted    


C. encouraged 


D. forbidden
Câu 2: (24)        


A. taste       


B. touch  


C. sound  


D. sense
Câu 3: (25)           


A. moreover


B. in addition  


C. therefore  


D. in contrast
Câu 4: (26)           


A. where    


B. which      


C. whose  


D. who
Câu 5: (27)            


A. usefulness         


B. usefully 


C. useful  


D. use

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Câu 1: Thanks to her father's encouragement, she has made great                                               in her study.


A. contribution    


B. development     


C. standard 


D. progress
Câu 2: I am not used to the cold weather here, so I need to have a heating system                                             .


A. installed    


B. developed   


C. repaired  


D. serviced
Câu 3: Domestic appliances like washing machines and dishwashers  have made   life much easier.


A. the   


B. an   


C. a    


D. Ø
Câu 4: Travelling to              countries in the world enables me to learn many interesting things.


A. differ 


B. differently  


C. difference  


D. different
Câu 5: They were among the first companies to exploit the              of the Internet.



A. possibility    


B. potential   


C. prospect


D. ability
Câu 6: Peter is disappointed at not getting the job, but he will         it soon.



A. take on      


B. go through  


C. come over 


D. get over
Câu 7: The only thing he bought on his trip to Italy was a              watch.


A. nice new Italian 


B. new nice Italian 


C. new Italian nice


D. nice Italian new
Câu 8: I'm not sure, but Tony                             probably get that demanding job.


A. might   


B. need


C. ought   


D. must
Câu 9: I           all of my homework last night.


A. have finished 


B. finish     


C. will finish 


D. finished
Câu 10: The more you practise speaking English,                          .


A. the more you can speak it fluently 


B. the more fluent you can speak it


C. the more fluently you can speak it  


D. the more you can speak it fluent
Câu 11: Jim didn't break the vase on               , but he was still punished for his carelessness.


A. intention 


B. purpose 


C. occasion  


D. chance
Câu 12: The people       live in this village are very friendly.


A. which      


B. when   


C. where 


D. who
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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.
Câu 1:


A. dressed          


B. joined 


C. dropped 


D. matched
Câu 2:


A. take       


B. talk 


C. call   


D. walk

A.
B.
C.
D.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.Graphic novels, as the name suggests, are books written and illustrated in the style of a comic book. Adults may feel that graphic novels do not help children become good readers. They believe that this type of reading material somehow prevents "real" reading. (31)           , many quality graphic novels are now being seen as a method of storytelling on the same level as novels, films or audiobooks. Many librarians and teachers are now accepting graphic novels as proper literature for children as they (32)              young people and motivate them to read. This has been especially true with children who are not (33)           to read, especially boys.Language learners are also motivated by graphic novels because the pictures provide clues to the meaning of the words. Therefore, they   will (34)         new vocabulary more quickly. Many teachers have reported great success when they used graphic novels with their students, especially in the areas of English, social studies and art. The idea that graphic novels are too simple to be regarded as serious reading is no longer valid. Reading them can, undoubtedly, help students develop the skills (35)             are necessary to read more challenging works.(Source: Complete IELTS by Rawdon Wyatt)
Câu 1:


A. Otherwise 


B. However 


C. In addition 


D. Therefore
Câu 2:


A. attractively 


B. attractive


C. attraction 


D. attract
Câu 3:


A. careful


B. active


C. willing


D. able
Câu 4:


A. take 


B. accept 


C. know 


D. learn
Câu 5:


A. where 


B. who 


C. that 


D. when

A.
B.
C.
D.

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.
Câu 1: We cannot completely avoid stress in our lives. We need to find ways to cope with it.


A. Because stress can completely be avoided in our lives, we need to find ways to cope with it.


B. As long as we can completely avoid stress in our lives, we need to find ways to cope with it.


C. After we can completely avoid stress in our lives, we need to find ways to cope with it.


D. Since we cannot completely avoid stress in our lives, we need to find ways to cope with it.
Câu 2:  Mai usually helps her classmates with their studies. Her classmates appreciate her.


A. Mai usually helps her classmates with their studies, so they appreciate her.


B. Mai usually helps her classmates with their studies, but they appreciate her.


C. Mai usually helps her classmates with their studies, for they appreciate her.


D. Mai usually helps her classmates with their studies, or they appreciate her.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Câu 1: A number of wildlife habitat reserves have been established in order to saving endangered species from extinction.
              


A. A 


B. established 


C. saving


D. species 
Câu 2: She always try to finish her homework before going to bed.


A. try 


B. her 


C. before 


D. going to bed
Câu 3: Children learn primarily by directly experiencing the world around it.
   


A. primarily 


B. experiencing 


C. world 


D. it

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Câu 1: Mary and John are meeting at the cinema.
Mary: "Hi, John. How are you?"
John: "                   . And you?"


A. I'm thirty-five years old 


B. Fine, thanks


C. I'm not working today 


D. I'm free today
Câu 2: Mrs Smith and her students are visiting the zoo.
Mike: "Can I feed the gorilla, Mrs Smith?"
Mrs Smith: "                           . The sign says 'No feeding the animals'."


A. I'm sure about that 


B. Of course you can


C.  I don't think it works 


D. I'm afraid not

A.
B.
C.
D.