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.It's called 42 - the name taken from the answer to the meaning of life, from the science fiction series The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. 42 was founded by French technology billionaire Xavier Niel, whose backing means there are no tuition fees and accommodation is free. Mr Niel and his co-founders come from the world of technology and start-ups, and they are trying to do to education what Facebook did to communication and Airbnb to accommodation.Students at 42 are given a choice of projects that they might be set in a job as a software engineer - perhaps to design a website or a computer game. They complete a project using resources freely available on the Internet and by seeking help from their fellow students, who work alongside them in a large open- plan room full of computers. Another student will then be randomly assigned to mark their work.The founders claim this method of learning makes up for shortcomings in the traditional education system, which they say encourages students to be passive recipients of knowledge. "Peer-to-peer learning develops students with the confidence to search for solutions by themselves, often in quite creative and ingenious ways."Like in computer games, the students are asked to design and they go up a level by completing a project. They graduate when they reach level 21, which usually takes three to five years. And at the end, there is a certificate but no formal degree. Recent graduates are now working at companies including IBM, Amazon, and Tesla, as well as starting their own firms."The feedback we have had from employers is that our graduates are more apt to go off and find out information for themselves, rather than asking their supervisors what to do next," says Brittany Bir, chief operating officer of 42 in California and a graduate of its sister school in Paris. Ms Bir says 42's graduates will be better able to work with others and discuss and defend their ideas - an important skill in the "real world" of work. "This is particularly important in computer programming, where individuals are notorious for lacking certain human skills," she says.But could 42's model of teacherless learning work in mainstream universities? Brittany Bir admits 42's methods do not suit all students. "It suits individuals who are very disciplined and self-motivated, and who are not scared by having the freedom to work at their own pace," she says.(Adapted from http://www.bbc.com/news/business-37694248)
Câu 1: According to the passage, 42 is             .


A. an innovation in technology   


B. a tool of virtual communication


C. a type of accommodation  


D. a kind of school
Câu 2: The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to              .


A. students at 42  


B. software engineers 


C. projects


D. resources
Câu 3: The author mentions "to design a website or a computer game" in paragraph 2 to illustrate .


A. a job that a French software engineer always does


B. a free resource available on the Internet


C. a choice of assignment that students at 42 have to complete


D. a help that students at 42 get for their work
Câu 4: According to Ms Bir, 42’s graduates will be able to improve              .


A. the skills of searching for information  


B. the skills of teamwork and debating


C. the skills of software programming   


D. the skills of giving feedback
Câu 5: What do 42’s graduates receive on completion of their course?


A. a degree    


B. a design 


C. a certificate  


D. a project
Câu 6: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?


A. 42’s peer-to-peer approach promotes active learning and working.


B. The students of 42 are required to play computer games during their course.


C. The founders of 42 share the idea of providing free service on Facebook.


D. It normally takes 42’s students at least five years to complete their course.
Câu 7: The word "notorious" in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by


A. incompetent 


B. memorable    


C. infamous    


D. respectable
Câu 8: It can be inferred from the passage that            .


A. 42’s students have to handle the task assigned without any assistance


B. all 42’s graduates are employed by world leading technology companies


C. 42 is a good choice for people of all ages and nationalities


D. 42 adopts project-based and problem-solving learning methods
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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 for each of the blanks.Marriage nowadays is a choice people make on their own, but this has not always been the case in society. Thousands of years ago, the average lifespan was shorter than it is today. A man usually lived until he was about 40 years old, while women died even sooner because of childbirth. There were many wars and illnesses, and people had to protect themselves by having more children while they were still young. The parents lived through their children.Marriage was not so much a romantic love story but a business transaction, or deal. Most marriages were arranged between parents while their children were still very young. It was the custom that the fathers made the decision on whom their children were going to marry. The mothers had little say in it since they rarely made any decisions outside the household. The fathers would meet to arrange the wedding date and the money given for the bride on her wedding date. The more money and land a girl had, the more chances she had to marry well. Therefore, it was important that her father choose the bridegroom very well. Usually, it was someone who came from a good family or who was rich too. It was very unlikely that people married outside their social class. A few well-off and rich merchants got to marry poorer noblewomen and became King’s business advisors. In a way, poor peasants had an easier choice as it was less important whom they married.The practice of arranged marriage is still common in some countries in the Middle East, such as India or Pakistan. Here, social classes are still strongly divided and very well-kept. Often, however, arranged marriages are a sign that people do not want to let go of the past, which gives them comfort and security in an ever-changing world.(Adapted from Longman Essence Reading, Vol. 2)
Câu 1: What does the passage mainly discuss?


A. Marriage as a business transaction today.    


B. Mothers' roles in their children's marriage.


C. Marriage practices in modern society.     


D. The practice of arranged marriage.
Câu 2: The word "it" in paragraph 1 refers to              .


A. the average lifespan


B. a choice     


C. society     


D. marriage
Câu 3: According to paragraph 1, women died even sooner than men because of             .


A. wars       


B. childbirth  


C. illnesses 


D. marriage
Câu 4: According to paragraph 2, richer girls were more likely to.............. .


A. become noblewomen   


B. marry well


C. succeed in business  


D. marry peasants
Câu 5: The author mentions all of the following in the passage EXCEPT ............. .


A. People tended to marry outside their social class


B. Men made almost all decisions inside the family


C. Marriage used to be a deal between two families


D. The wedding date was decided by the fathers
Câu 6: The word "bridegroom" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to               .


A. bridesmaid 


B. bride  


C. son-in-law  


D. daughter-in-law
Câu 7: The phrase "let go of" in paragraph 3 mostly means              .


A. give up   


B. turn off    


C. save up   


D. give in

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B.
C.
D.

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.
Câu 1: Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.


A. relaxed about    


B. busy with  


C. interested in    


D. free from
Câu 2: He found the course difficult so he had to spend most of his time on study.


A. memorable  


B. easy       


C. interesting     


D. hard

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B.
C.
D.

Circle the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.
Câu 1: When we were children we were very close, but as we grew up we just drifted apart.


A. became less hospitable  


B. became less generous


C. became less friendly     


D. became less serious
Câu 2: The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time job.


A. make       


B. provide   


C. allow   


D. help

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your sheet answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Câu 1: - David: "Good morning, Mr Deakin. How are you?"
- Mr Deakin: "             . And you?"


A. I'm busy now  


B. I'm fine. Thank you


C. I'm going home


D. I'm having a class now
Câu 2: - Anna: Congratulations! You did great.                      
- Susan:                               .


A. Thank you. That’s a nice compliment. 


B. It’s my pleasure


C. You’re welcome     


D. That’s okay

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D.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your sheet answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Câu 1: The boy waved his hands to his mother, who was standing at the school gate, to                her attention.


A. attract      


B. pull


C. follow    


D. pay
Câu 2: A(n)        child means a child who behaves badly and saddens his parents.


A. active   


B. hard-working 


C. obedient     


D. mischievous
Câu 3: They agree that  a wife should maintain her            and appearance after marriage.


A. beautiful  


B. beautifully  


C. beauty    


D. beautify
Câu 4: He rose from his chair and                  her warmly.


A. protected


B. embraced   


C. replaced 


D. appreciated
Câu 5: David has just sold his              car and intends to buy a new one.


A. white old Japanese 


B. Japanese old white


C. old white Japanese 


D. old Japanese white
Câu 6: Christopher Columbus        America more than 500 years ago.


A. discovered  


B. has discovered


C. had discovered 


D. discovers
Câu 7: Joe has stopped ______football. He thinks he’s too old.


A. play  


B. playing  


C. played    


D. to play
Câu 8: The people              live in this town are very friendly.


A. who


B. where  


C. which 


D. when
Câu 9: Fee-paying schools are  often called "independent schools", "private schools" or “                schools"


A. college       


B. primary  


C. secondary 


D. public
Câu 10: More and more investors are pouring               money into food and beverage start-ups


A. an      


B. the 


C. Ø  


D. a
Câu 11: The trees                                .


A. were grown by John yesterday in the backyard


B. were grown in the backyard yesterday by John


C. were grown in the backyard by John yesterday


D. in the backyard were grown yesterday by John
Câu 12: The academic year in England is               3 terms.


A. divided into 


B. based on


C. believed in  


D. shared with
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Write the letter A, B, C, or D on the top of the first page to indicate the  word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the followingquestions.
Câu 1:


A. kitchen         


B.  playful


C.  support


D. threaten
Câu 2:


A. supportive 


B. domestic


C. chemical


D. endanger

A.
B.
C.
D.

Write the letter A, B, C or D on the top of the first page to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 
Câu 1: The government is being widely criticized in the media for falling to limit air pollution.  


A. attracted   


B. praised 


C. blamed


D. approved 
Câu 2: Never punish your children by hitting them. This might teach them to become hitters. 


A. bring


B. accapt 


C. give


D. reward 

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 answer to each of the questions.A recent study shows that an unequal share of household chores is still the norm in many households, despite the fact that many more women now have jobs. In a survey of 1,256 people ages between 18 and 65, men said they contributed an average of 37% of the total housework, while the women estimated their share to be nearly double that, at 70%. This ratio was not affected by whether the woman was working or not.When they were asked what they thought was a fair division of labour, women with jobs felt that housework should be shared equally between male and female partners. Women who did not work outside the home were satisfied to perform 80% - the majority of the household work - if their husbands did remainder. Research has shown that, if  levels increase beyond these percentages, women become unhappy and anxious, and feel they are unimportant.After marriage, a woman is reported to increase her household workload by 14 hours per week, but for men the amount is just 90 minutes. So the division of labour becomes unbalanced, as a man's share increases much less than the woman's. It is the inequality and loss of respect, not the actual number of hours, which leads to anxiety and depression. The research describes housework as thankless and unfulfilling. Activities included in the study were cooking, cleaning, shopping, doing laundry, washing up and childcare. Women who have jobs report that they feel overworked by these chores in addition to their professional duties. In contrast, full-time homemakers frequently anticipate going back to work when the children grow up. Distress for this group is caused by losing the teamwork in the marriage.
Câu 1: According to the passage, a fair division of labour is that


A. women do 14 hours of housework


B. men do more housework than women


C. women do more than 80 percent of the housework


D. women and men share the housework equally
Câu 2: All activities mentioned in the passage are household chores EXCEPT


A. childcaring 


B. washing-up


C. shopping 


D. taking care of old-aged parents
Câu 3: The word "remainder" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to                 .


A. what is share   


B.  what is fulfilled 


C. what is done    


D. what is left
Câu 4: The word "norm" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to_                   .


A. strange thing  


B. unequal thing 


C. changing thing 


D. usual thing
Câu 5: Although women think men should share the housework, those who don't have paid job agree to share              of the chores.


A. 14 percent 


B. 37 percent    


C. 80 percent     


D. 70 percent
Câu 6: It can be inferred from the passage that after getting married,                                        .


A. women do twice as much housework as men


B. women do less and less housework


C.  men spend much less time doing housework than women.


D. men do more housework than women
Câu 7: The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to


A. men 


B. labour 


C. jobs 


D. women

A.
B.
C.
D.

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.
Câu 1: When being interviewed, You should focus on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.


A. to pay no attention to  


B. be interested in


C. be related    


D. express interested in
Câu 2: They've always encouraged me in everything I've wanted to do.


A. unpardoned               


B. misconstrue               


C. discouraged               


D. impaired

A.
B.
C.
D.