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      Duncan Phyfe made some of the most beautiful furniture found in America. His family name was originally Fife, and he was born in Scotland in 1768. In 1784, the Fife family immigrated to Albany, New York where Duncan’s father opened a cabinetmaking shop. Duncan followed his father’s footsteps and was apprenticed to a cabinetmaker. After completing his training, Duncan moved to New York City.         Duncan Fife was first mentioned in the 1792 NYC Directory as a furniture “joiner” in business at 2 Broad Street. Two years later, he moved, expanded his business, and changed his name to Phyfe. He was a quiet-living, God-fearing young man who felt his new name would probably appeal to potential customers who were definitely anti-British in this post-Revolutionary War period.     Duncan Phyfe’s name distinguished him from his contemporaries. Although the new spelling helped him better compete with French emigrant craftsmen, his new name had more to do with hanging it on a sign over his door stoop.     The artisans and merchants who came to America discovered a unique kind of freedom. They were no longer restricted by class and guild traditions of Europe. For the first time in history, a man learned that by working hard, he could build his business based on his own name and reputation and quality of work.     Phyfe’s workshop apparently took off immediately. At the peak of his success, Phyfe employed 100 craftsmen. Some economic historians point to Phyfe as having employed division of labor and an assembly line. What his workshop produced shows Phyfe’s absolute dedication to quality in workmanship. Each piece of furniture was made of the best available materials. He was reported to have paid $1,000 for a single Santo Domingo mahogany log.     Phyfe did not create new designs. Rather, he borrowed from a broad range of the period’s classical styles, Empire, Sheraton, Regency, and French Classical among them. Nevertheless, Phyfe’s high quality craftsmanship established him as America’s patriotic interpreter of European design in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.       Although the number of pieces produced by Duncan Phyfe’s workshop is enormous, comparatively few marked or labeled pieces have been found extant. In antiques shops and auctions, collectors have paid $11,000 for a card table, $24,200 for a tea table, and $93,500 for a sewing table.
Câu 1: What is the main idea of the passage?


A. The business of cabinetmaking. 


B. The significance of Duncan Phyfe’s name.


C. Duncan Phyfe’s life and career.   


D. Duncan Phyfe’s cabinetmaking designs.
Câu 2: According to the passage, which of the following does the author imply?


A. Duncan Fife and his father had the same first name.


B. Duncan Fife worked for his father in Scotland.


C. Duncan Fife and his father were in the same business.


D. Duncan Phyfe made over 100 different kinds of tables.
Câu 3: Which choice does the word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to?


A. His spelling 


B. His chair   


C. His French   


D. His name
Câu 4: Which choice is closest in meaning to the word “guild” in paragraph 4?


A. Verdict of a jury   


B. Organization of craftsmen


C. Political party of emigrants     


D. Immigrants’ club
Câu 5: In his business, Duncan Phyfe used all of the following EXCEPT________.


A. division of labor       


B. an assembly line


C. continental designs       


D. the least expensive materials
Câu 6: Based on the information in the passage, what can be inferred about Duncan Phyfe’s death?


A. He died in the eighteenth century.    


B. He died in Albany.


C. He died in the nineteenth century.   


D. He died in Scotland.
Câu 7: The author implies that________.


A. furniture from Duncan Phyfe’s workshop no longer exists.


B. furniture from Duncan Phyfe’s workshop costs a lot of money today.


C. furniture from Duncan Phyfe’s workshop was ignored by New Yorkers.


D. furniture from Duncan Phyfe’s workshop was made by his father.

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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.
Câu 1:   "I have never been to Russia. I think I shall go there next year.” said Bill.


A. Bill said that he had never been to Russia and he thought he would go there the next year.


B. Bill said that he would have never been to Russia and he thinks he would go there the next year.


C. Bill said that he had never been to Russia and he thinks he will go there the next year.


D. Bill said that he has never been to Russia and he thinks he would go there the next year.
Câu 2: People believed that Jane retired because of her poor health.


A. Jane is believed to have retired because of her poor health.


B. Jane was believed to have retired because of her poor health.


C. It is believed that Jane retired because of her poor health.


D. Jane retired because of her poor health was believed.
Câu 3: Charles would have won the essay contest if he had typed his paper.


A. Charles won the essay contest in spite of not typing his paper.


B. Charles did not win the essay contest because he did not type his paper.


C. Typing his paper made Charles win the essay contest.


D. Charles did not win the essay contest even though he typed his paper.

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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: Nutritionists believe that vitamins circumvent diseases.


A. defeat      


B. nourish   


C. help  


D. treat
Câu 2: Adverse weather conditions made it difficult to play the game.


A. favorable   


B. bad   


C. comfortable     


D. severe

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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.INTERNET JOBS            Contrary to popular belief, one does not have to be a trained programmer to work online. Of course, there are plenty of jobs available for people with high-tech computer skills, but the growth of new media has opened up a wide range of Internet career opportunities requiring only a minimal level of technical expertise. Probably one of the most well-known online job opportunities is the job of Webmaster. However, it is hard to define one basic job description for this position. The qualifications and responsibilities depend on what tasks a particular organization needs a Webmaster to perform.            To specify the job description of a Webmaster, one needs to identify the hardware and software the website the Webmaster will manage is running on. Different types of hardware and software require different skill sets to manage them. Another key factor is whether the website will be running internally or externally (renting shared space on the company servers). Finally, the responsibilities of a webmaster also depend on whether he or she will be working independently, or whether the firm will provide people to help. All of these factors need to be considered before one can create an accurate webmaster job description.            Webmaster is one type of Internet career requiring in-depth knowledge of the latest computer applications. However, there are also online jobs available for which traditional skills remain in high demand. Content jobs require excellent writing skills and a good sense of the web as a “new media’.            The term “new media” is difficult to define because it compasses a constantly growing set of new technologies and skills. Specifically, it includes websites, email, internet technology, CD-ROM, DVD, streaming audio and video, interactive multimedia presentations, e-books, digital music, computer illustration, video games, virtual reality, and computer artistry.            Additionally, many of today’s Internet careers are becoming paid-by-the-job professions. With many companies having to downsize in tough economic items, the outsourcing and contracting of freelance workers online has become common business practice. The Internet provides an infinite pool of buyers from around the world with whom freelancers can contract their services. An added benefit to such online jobs is that freelancersare able to work on projects with companies outside their own country.            How much can a person make in these kinds of careers? As with many questions related to today’s evolving technology, there is no simple answer. There are many companies willing to pay people with Internet skills salaries well over $70,000 a year. Generally, webmasters start at about $30,000 per year, but salaries can vary greatly. Freelance writers working online have been known to make between $40,000 to $70,000 a year.
Câu 1:  Which of the followings is true about the job of the freelance writers?


A. They may work with others in the company.


B. It is considered a “content” job.    


C. They manage hardware and software.


D. They require in-depth knowledge of applications.
Câu 2: The word “vary” in paragraph 6 can be best replaced by _________


A. decrease                           


B. change                           


C. differ          


D. increase
Câu 3: It can be inferred from the passage that _________.


A. only skilled workers make good money


B. online workers can work full-time online.                        


C. it is easy to become a webmaster              


D. workers with limited computer skills can not work online.
Câu 4: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE of webmasters?


A. They never work independently.


B. The duties they perform depend on the organization they work for.


C.  They require a minimal level of expertise.


D. They do not support software products.
Câu 5:  What is the purpose of the passage?


A.  To inform people about the tasks and the roles of a webmaster.


B. To inform people about employment related to the Internet.


C. To inform people about the computer industry.


D. To explain why webmasters make a lot of money.
Câu 6: According to the passage, all of the followings are TRUE except _________.


A. Webmasters must have knowledge of the latest computer applications.


B. Online workers can not free themselves from the office.


C. “New media” is not easy to define.


D. There are online jobs available for workers with minimal computer skills.
Câu 7: Which of the followings is not mentioned as part of the “new media”?


A. Internet technology          


B. writing skills                 


C.  websites                            


D.  video games
Câu 8: The word “identify” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.


A.  name                                


B. discover                              


C. encounter                          


D. estimate
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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 haven’t read any medical books or articles on the subject for a long time, so I’m ________with recent developments.


A. out of reach    


B. out of the condition 


C. out of touch   


D. out of the question
Câu 2:  Kate didn’t enjoy the roller coaster ride because it was________ experience of her life.


A. the most terrifying 


B. the most terrified   


C. a most terrified


D. far more terrifying
Câu 3:  I assume that you are acquainted ________this subject since you are responsible ________writing the accompanying materials.


A. to/for     


B. with/for 


C. to/to    


D. with/with
Câu 4: Everyone in both cars________injured in the accident last night, ________?


A. was/weren’t they


B. were/ weren’t they   


C. was/ wasn’t he   


D. were/ were they
Câu 5: When the Titanic started sinking, the passengers were________.


A. horrifying     


B. apprehensive  


C. panic-stricken   


D. weather-beaten
Câu 6: Jack has a collection of ________.


A. old valuable Japanese postage stamps     


B. old Japanese valuable postage stamps


C. valuable Japanese old postage stamps     


D. valuable old Japanese postage stamps
Câu 7: By appearing on the soap powder commercials, she became a ________ name.


A. housekeeper  


B. housewife    


C. household        


D. house
Câu 8: Jenny: “Was Linda asleep when you came home?”
 Jack:   “No. She ________TV.”


A. watched 


B. had watched    


C. was watching   


D. has been watching
Câu 9: This class,_____is a prerequisite for microbiology, is so difficult that I would rather drop it.


A. that        


B. when        


C. where 


D. which
Câu 10: During the campaign when Lincoln was first a(n)________ for the Presidency, the slaves on the far-off plantations, miles from any railroad or large city or daily newspaper, knew what the issues involved were.


A. competitor       


B. contestant  


C. applicant      


D. candidate
Câu 11: Peter: “What________ your flight?”      
Mary: “There was a big snowstorm in Birmingham that delayed a lot of flights.”


A. held up       


B. postponed up  


C. delayed up     


D. hung up
Câu 12: ________ his poor English, he managed to communicate his problem very clearly.


A. Because  


B. Even though 


C. Because of    


D. In spite of
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on you answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 1:


A. ornamental


B. computer


C. courageous


D. industrial
Câu 2:


A. identity   


B. modernize


C. impressive


D. emotion

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D in your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Câu 1: Thomas refused to join the school basketball team, this was not good news at all.


A.  to join                              


B. school                        


C.  this                       


D.  good
Câu 2: I am now in my attempt winning a place at the same university to my brother.


A. now in                  


B. winning                     


C. at the same           


D. to
Câu 3: However type of raw materials is used in making paper, the process is essentially the same.


A. However                      


B. is used              


C. paper         


D. essentially

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C.
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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: In your country, schools are open to all. The accept children of any race, color or creed.


A. In our country, schools are open to all children irrespective of race, color or creed.


B. In our country, schools are open to all children except for race, color or creed.


C.  Apart from race, color or creed, schools are open to all children in your country.


D.  Children of any race, color or creed can be admitted to our schools when they are opened.
Câu 2: He felt very tired. He was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.


A. He felt so tired that he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.


B.  Feeling very tired, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.


C.  Tired as he might, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.


D.  As result of his tiredness, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.

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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: Mr. Collin is speaking to his student, Brian.
Mr. Collin: “You’ve been making very good progress. I’m proud of you!”
Brian: “_____”


A. No problem                                       


B. Don’t worry about it!


C. Everything’s alright. Thank you.                


D. I really appreciate you saying that.
Câu 2: Peter: “Could you fill it up, please?”
Ivan: “_____”


A.  Sure. Shall I check the oil as well?    


B.  Not at all. I’ll fill the oil for you.


C.  Certainly. My job is to fill in the application.  


D. Where? Of course not.

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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.            In many experience, freshmen today are different from those I knew when I started as a counselor and professor 2 years ago. College has always been demanding both academically and socially. But students now are less mature and often not ready for the reponsibility of being in college.            It is really too easy to point the finger at parents who protect their children from life’s obstacle. Parents, who handle every difficulty and every other responsibility for their children writing admission essays to picking college courses, certainly may contribute to their children’s lack of coping strategies. But we can look even more broadly to the social trends of today.            How many people do you know who are on medication to prevent anxiety or depression? The number of students who arrive at college already medicated for unwanted emotions has increased dramatically in the past 10 years. We, as a society, don’t want to “feel” anything unpleasant and we certainly don’t want our children to “suffer”.            The resulting problem is that by not experiencing negative emotions, one does not learn the necessary skills to tolerate and negotiate adversity. As a psychologist, I am well aware of the fact that some individuals suffer from depression and anxiety and can benefit from treatment, but I question the growing number of medicated adolescents today.            Our world is more stressful in general because of the current economic and political realities, but I don’t believe that the college experience itself is more intense today than that of the past 10 years. What I do think is that many students are often not prepared to be young “adults” with all the responsibilities of life.            What does this mean for college faculty and staff? We are required to assist in the basic parenting of these students – the student who complains that the professor didn’t remind her of the due date for an assignment that was clearly listed on the syllabus and the student who cheats on an assignment in spite of careful instructions about plagiarism.            As college professors, we have to explain what it means to be an independent college student before we can even begin to teach. As parents and teachers we should expect young people to meet challenges. To encourage them in this direction, we have to step back and let them fail and pick themselves up and move forward. This approach needs to begin at an early age so that college can actually be a passage to independent adulthood.
Câu 1: According to the writer, students today are different from those she knew in that they are ____________.


A. not so academic                  


B. too ready for college                                  


C. responsible for their work      


D. not as mature
Câu 2: The word “handle” in paragraph 2 mostly means               .


A. point at                               


B. deal with                 


C. gain benefits from              


D. lend a hand to
Câu 3: According to the writer, students’ difficulties to cope with college life are partly due to __________.


A. the absence of parents’ protection             


B. the over – parenting from parents


C. the lack of parental support     


D. the lack of financial support 
Câu 4: The phrase “on medication” in paragraph 3 is similar in meaning to ___________.


A. studying medicine at college                             


B. receiving medical treatment                      


C. suffering anxiety or depression                


D. doing medical research
Câu 5: Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?


A. Our world is more stressful because of the current economic and political situation.


B. Our society certainly doesn’t want our children to experience unpleasant things.


C. The college experience itself is more intense today than that of the past 10 years.


D. College faculty and staff are required to help in the parenting of problematic students.
Câu 6: Students who are not well – prepared to be young “adults” with all the responsibilities of life will need ______.


A. to be assigned more housework from adults               


B. to be encouraged to meet challenges         


C. daily coaching from their teachers           


D. to be given more social responsibilities
Câu 7: According to the writer, failure in life and less support from parents will ______.


A. help students to learn to stand on their own feet              


B. defeat students from the very beginning


C. allow students to learn the first lesson in their lives         


D. discourage students and let them down forever
Câu 8: What is probably the writer’s attitude in the passage?


A. Indifferent              


B. Critical                       


C. Praising                


D. Humorous
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