Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part needs correction.
Câu 1: A professor of (A) economy and history at our university (B) developed a new theory of the relationship (C) between historical events and (D) financial crises.


A. economy


B. developed


C. between


D. financial crises
Câu 2: The Mediterranean, a large sea (A) surrounded by land, is a mile (B) depth (C) on the average and more than (D) 2000 miles long.


A. surrounded by land


B. depth


C. on the average


D. 2000 miles long
Câu 3: If you record people (A) spoke a (B) disappearing language, you can (C) keep important information (D) about both the language and its speaker.


A. spoke


B. disappearing


C. keep


D. about

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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 questionsResearchers in the field of psychology have found that one of the best way to make an important decision, such as choosing a university to attend or business to invest in, involves the utilization of a decision worksheet. Psychologists who study optimization compare the actual decisions made by people to theretical ideal decisions to see how similar they are. Proponents of the worksheet procedure believe that it will yield optimal, that is, the best decisions. Although there are several variations on the exact format that worksheets cam take, they are all similar in their essential aspects.     Worksheets require defining the problem in a clear and concise way and then listing all possible solutions to the problem. Next, the pertinent considerations that all possible solutions to the problem. Next, the pertinent considerations that will be affected by each decision are listed, and the relative importance of each consideration or consequence is determined. Each consideration is assigned a numerical value to reflect its relative importance. A decision is mathematically calculated by adding these values together. The alternative with the highest number of points emerges as the best decision.    Since most important problems are multifaceted, there are several alternatives to choose from, each with unique advantages and disadvantages. One of the benefits of a pencil and paper decision-making procedure is that it permits people to deal with more variables than their minds can generally comprehend and remember. On the average, people can keep about seven ideas in their minds at once. A worksheet can be especially useful when the decision involves a large number of variables with complex relationships. A realistic example for many college students is the question "What will I do after graduation?" A graduate might seek a position that offers specialized training, pursue an advanced degree, or travel abroad for a year.     A decision-making worksheet begins with a succinct statement of the problem that will also help to narrow it. It is important to be clear about the distinction between long-range and immediate goals because long-range goals often involve a different decision than short-range ones. Focusing on long-range goals, a graduating student might revise the question above to "What will I do after graduation that will lead to a successful career?"
Câu 1: According to decision-worksheet theory, an optimal decision is defined as one that


A. has the fewest variables to consider   


B. uses the most decision worksheet


C. has the most points assigned to it   


D. is agreed to by the greatest number of people
Câu 2: Which of the following terms is defined in the passage?


A. Proponents (paragraph 1)   


B. Optimal  (paragraph 1)


C. Variables  (paragraph 3) 


D. Long-range goals (paragraph 4)
Câu 3: The word "essential"  in paragraph  1  is closest in meaning to


A. introductory


B. fundamental 


C. changeable 


D. beneficial
Câu 4: The author states that "On the average, people can keep about seven ideas in their minds at once" (paragraph 3) to explain that


A. people can learn to keep more than seven ideas in their minds with practice


B. most decisions involve seven steps.


C. human mental capacity has limitations.


D. some people have difficulty making minor as well as major decisions.
Câu 5: The word "it"  in paragraph  4  refers to


A. worksheet 


B. problem 


C. distinction  


D. decision
Câu 6: What does the passage mainly discuss?


A. A comparison of actual decisions and ideal decisions.


B. Research on how people make decisions.


C. A tool to assist in making complex decisions.


D. Differences between long-range and short-range decision making.
Câu 7: Of the following steps, which occurs BEFORE the others in making a decision worksheet?


A. Listing the consequences of each solution.


B. Writing down all possible solutions.


C. Deciding which consequences are most important.


D. Calculating a numerical summary of each solution.

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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: It’s no longer possible to argue that crime is ______ with unemployment.


A. connecting   


B. connect


C. unconnected    


D. disconnected
Câu 2: The authorities have shown no signs of _______ to the kidnappers’ demands.


A. standing up


B. bringing about    


C. getting down  


D. giving in
Câu 3: Many of the beautiful buildings in our cities ______ by exhaust gases from cars and factories. We must do something to stop this.


A. were destroyed      


B. are destroyed


C. are being destroyed        


D. have been destroyed
Câu 4: Residents were warned not to be extravagant with water, ______ the low rainfall this year.


A. in view of     


B. with a view to  


C. regardless of    


D. irrespective of
Câu 5: That play was ______ for her to see again.


A. interesting enough


B. too interesting  


C. enough interesting


D. so interesting
Câu 6: His wife is a terrible snob. She _____ almost all his friends because they have north country accents.


A. looks up to     


B. looks forward to 


C. looks out on 


D. looks down on
Câu 7: Upon returning from the class, _______.


A. a letter was found in the mail box 


B. a letter was in the mail box


C. he found a letter from the mail box      


D. the mail box had a letter in it       
Câu 8: All three TV channels provide extensive _____ of sporting events.


A. broadcast    


B. network   


C. coverage    


D. vision
Câu 9: According to the conditions of my scholarship, after finishing my degree, ______.


A. the university will employ me 


B. my education will be employed by the university


C. I will be employed by the university 


D. employment will be given to me by the university
Câu 10: There are many ______ in our library.


A. old American interesting history books


B. interesting old American history books


C. interesting American old history books 


D. American interesting old history books
Câu 11:  Those letters _____ now. You can do the typing later.


A. need to type 


B. need typing


C. needn’t be typing


D. needn’t be typed
Câu 12: The more he tried to explain, _______ we got.


A. the much confused  


B. the many confusing


C. the more confusing           


D. the more confused
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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 questionsTRACKING THE SNOW LEOPARD“When a snow leopard stalks its prey among the mountain walls, it moves softly, slowly,” explains Indian biologist Raghunandan Singh Chundawat, who has studied the animal for years. “If it knocks a stone loose, it will reach out a foot to stop it from falling and making noise.” One might be moving right now, perfectly silent, maybe close by. But where? And how many are left to see?Best known for its spotted coat and long distinctive tail, the snow leopard is one of the world’s most secretive animals. These elusive cats can only be found high in the remote, mountainous regions of central Asia. For this reason, and because they hunt primarily at night, they are very rarely seen.Snow leopards have been officially protected since 1975, but enforcing this law has proven difficult. Many continue to be killed for their fur and body parts, which are worth a fortune on the black market. In recent years, though, conflict with local herders has also led to a number of snow leopard deaths. This is because the big cats kill the herders’ animals, and drag the bodies away to eat high up in the mountains.As a result of these pressures, the current snow leopard population is estimated at only 4,000 to 7,000, and some fear that the actual number may already have dropped below 3,500. The only way to reverse this trend and bring these cats back from near extinction, say conservationists, is to make them more valuable alive than dead.Because farming is difficult in Central Asia’s cold, dry landscape, traditional cultures depend mostly on livestock (mainly sheep and goats) to survive in these mountainous regions. At night, when snow leopards hunt, herders’ animals are in danger of snow leopard attacks. Losing only a few animals can push a family into desperate poverty. “The wolf comes and kills, eats, and goes somewhere else,” said one herder, “but snow leopards are always around. They have killed one or two animals many time. Everybody wanted to finish this leopard.”To address this problem, local religious leaders have called for an end to snow leopard killings, saying that these wild animals have the right to exist peacefully. They’ve also tried to convince people that the leopards are quite rare and thus it is important to protect them. Financial incentives are also helping to slow snow leopard killings. The organization Snow Leopard Conservancy–India has established Himalayan Homestays, a program that sends visitors to the region to herders’ houses. For a clean room and bed, meals with the family, and an introduction to their culture, visitors pay about ten U.S. dollars a night. Having guests once every two weeks through the tourist season provides the herders with enough income to replace the animals lost to snow leopards. In addition, Homestays helps herders build protective fences that keep out snow leopards. The organization also conducts environmental classes at village schools and trains Homestays members as nature guides, available for hire. In exchange, the herders agree not to kill snow leopards.In Mongolia, a project called Snow Leopard Enterprises (SLE) helps herder communities earn extra money in exchange for their promise to protect the endangered cat. Women in Mongolian herder communities make a variety of products—yarn for making clothes, decorative floor rugs, and toys—using the wool from their herds. SLE buys these items from herding families and sells them abroad. Herders must agree to protect the snow leopards and to encourage neighbors to do the same.The arrangement increases herders’ incomes by 10 to 15 percent and “elevates” the status of the women. If no one in the community kills the protected animals over the course of a year, the program members are rewarded with a 20 percent bonus in addition to the money they’ve already made. An independent review in 2006 found no snow leopard killings in areas where SLE operates. Today the organization continues to add more communities. Projects like the Homestays program in India and SLE’s business in Mongolia are doing well, though they cover only a small part of the snow leopard’s homeland, they make the leopards more valuable to more people each year. If these programs continue to do well, the snow leopard may just have a figting chance.
Câu 1: Which of these is NOT true about the Himalayan Homestays program?


A. The organization helps herders to build fences.


B. Herders provide accommodation to guests.


C. Some herders work as nature guides.     


D. Visitors pay $10 a week to stay at a herder’s house.
Câu 2: The purpose of the projects mentioned is


A. to persuade herders to live on eco-tourism not raising animals


B. to elevate the status of the women in the communities


C. to increase the population of snow leopards in wildlife reserves


D. to make local people have a sustainable life to protect snow leopards
Câu 3: The phrase “this trend” in paragraph 4 refers to       


A. the fall in the snow leopard population      


B. the pressures caused by the black market


C. increasing conflict with the herders  


D. the opinions of conservationists
Câu 4: What is the main idea of the third paragraph?


A. Local herders are uncooperative in attempts to save snow leopards.


B. The snow leopard’s endangerment is due to in part to the black market.


C. Snow leopards are killed for their fur and body parts.


D. It is difficult to enforce the laws made to protect the snow leopard.
Câu 5: The word “address” in in paragraph 6 can be replaced by


A. solve       


B. locate       


C. discuss    


D. change
Câu 6: Why is the Mongolian women's status in the community “elevated”?


A. They can encourage their neighbours.    


B. They are saving money for the snow leopards.


C. They are earning money for the community.


D. They are living higher up in the mountain.
Câu 7: According to conservationists, what is the best way to save the snow leopard?


A. Create a nature park where they can be free


B. Move herders away from where the snow leopard lives


C. Pass laws to punish people who kill snow leopards for their fur


D. Make people recognize the value of living snow leopards.
Câu 8: The word “bodies” in paragraph 3 refers to


A. the big cats        


B. snow leopards


C. local herders         


D. the herders’ animals
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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.Quite different from storm surges are the giant sea waves called tsunamis, which derive their name from the Japanese expression for “high water in a harbor”. These waves are also referred to by the general public as tidal waves, although they have relatively little to do with tides. Scientists often refer to them as seismic sea waves, far more appropriate in the result they do from undersea seismic activity.Tsunamis are caused when the sea bottom suddenly moves. during an underwater earthquake or volcano, for example, and the water above the moving earth is suddenly displaced. This sudden shift of water sets off a series of waves. These waves can travel great distances at speeds close to 700 kilometers per hour. In the open ocean, tsunamis have little noticeable amplitude, often no more than one or two meters. It is when they hit the shallow water near the coast that they increase in height, possibly up to 40 meters.Tsunamis often occur in the Pacific because the Pacific is an area of heavy seismic activity. Two areas of the Pacific well accustomed to the threat of tsunamis are Japan and Hawaii. Because the seismic activity that causes tsunamis in Japan often occurs on the ocean bottom quite close to the islands, the tsunamis that hit Japan often come with little warning and can, therefore, prove disastrous. Most of the tsunamis that hit the Hawaii Islands, however, originate thousands of miles away near the coast of Alaska, so these tsunamis have a much greater distance to travel and the inhabitants of Hawaii generally have time for warning of their imminent arrival.Tsunamis are certainly not limited to Japan and Hawaii. ln 1755, Europe experienced a calamitous tsunami, when movement near the Azores caused a massive tsunami to sweep onto the Portuguese coast and flood the heavily populated area around Lisbon. The greatest tsunami on record occurred on the other side of the world in 1883 when the Krakatoa volcano underwent a massive explosion, sending waves more than 30 meters high onto nearby Indonesian islands; the tsunami from this volcano actually traveled around the world and was witnessed as far away as the English Channel.
Câu 1: The paragraph preceding this paragraph most probably discusses______


A. underwater earthquakes


B. storm surges


C. tides


D. tidal waves
Câu 2: According to the passage, all of the following are true about tidal waves EXCEPT that_____


A. they are caused by sudden changes in high and low tides


B. they refer to the same phenomenon as seismic sea waves


C. they are the same as tsunamis


D. this terminology is not used by the scientific community
Câu 3: The word “displaced” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to______


A. located


B. filtered


C. moved


D. not pleased
Câu 4: It can be inferred from the passage that tsunamis_____


A. are often identified by ships on the ocean


B. generally reach heights greater than 40 meters


C. are far more dangerous on the coast than in the open ocean


D. cause severe damage in the middle of the ocean
Câu 5: As used in the passage, water that is “shallow” isn‘t_______


A. coastal


B. deep


C. clear


D. tidal
Câu 6: A main difference between tsunamis in Japan and in Hawaii is that tsunamis in Japan are more likely to______


A. come from greater distances


B. be less of a problem


C. originate in Alaska


D. arrive with little warning
Câu 7: The possessive “their” in the third paragraph refers to_______


A. these tsunamis


B. the inhabitants of Hawaii


C. the Hawaii islands


D. thousands of miles
Câu 8:  A “calamitous” tsunami in the last paragraph is one that is______


A. at fault


B. expected


C. disastrous


D. extremely calm
Câu 9: From the expression "on record“ in the last paragraph, it can be inferred the tsunami that accompanied the Krakatoa volcano______


A. might be the greatest tsunami ever


B. was not as strong as the tsunami in Lisbon


C. was filmed as was happening


D. occurred before efficient records were kept
Câu 10: The passage suggested the tsunami resulted from the Krakatoa volcano______


A. was unobserved outside the Indonesian islands


B. resulted in little damage


C. caused volcanic explosions in the English Channel


D. was far more destructive close to the source than far away
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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.
Câu 1:


A. eradicate


B. technology


C. incredible


D. pessimistic
Câu 2:


A.  reflection


B. attention


C. invention


D. necessary
Câu 3:


A. open


B. provide


C. complete


D. prefer
Câu 4:


A.  fashionable


B. marvellously


C. eternally


D. enterprises
Câu 5:


A. biologist


B. endangerment


C. priority


D. vulnerable

A.
B.
C.
D.

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.
Câu 1: We educate our children as well as we can, because an educational population is the key to future.


A. as well as


B. because


C. educational population


D. to
Câu 2: The more frequent you exercise, the greater physical endurance you will have.


A. frequent


B. exercise


C. greater


D. will have
Câu 3: It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking.


A. it


B. the near future


C. used to doing


D. such as
Câu 4: Robots in the home might not be enough creative to do the cooking, plan the meal and so on.


A. the home


B. enough creative


C. do


D. plan
Câu 5: It is becoming extremely difficult to grow enough to feed the world’s rapidly increased population.


A. It


B. extremely difficult


C. to feed


D. increased

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 for each of the blanks.Environmental ConcernsThe Earth is the only place we know of in the universe that can support human life. _____(41) human activities are making the planet less fit to live on. As the western world carries on consuming two-thirds of the world's resources while half of the world’s population do so ______(42) to stay alive we are rapidly destroying the ______(43) resource we have by which all people can survive and prosper. Everywhere fertile soil is _______(44) built on or washed into the sea. Renewable resources are exploited so much that they will never be able to recover ______(45). We discharge pollutants into the atmosphere without any thought of the consequences. As a ______(46) , the planet’s ability to support people is being reduced at the very time when rising human numbers and consumption are _______(47) increasingly heavy demands on it.The Earth’s______ (48) resources are there for us to use. We need food, water, air, energy, medicines, warmth, shelter and minerals to _______(49) us fed, comfortable, healthy and active. If we are sensible in how we use the resources they will ______(50) indefinitely. But if we use them wastefully and excessively they will soon run out and everyone will suffer.
Câu 1: _______(41)


A. Still


B. Despite


C. Yet


D. Although
Câu 2: _______(42)


A.  for


B. just


C. already


D. entirely
Câu 3: _________(43)


A. lone


B. individual


C. lonely


D. alone
Câu 4: ________(44)


A. sooner


B. rather


C. either


D. neither
Câu 5: ________(45)


A. completely


B. quite


C. greatly


D. utterly
Câu 6: ________(46)


A. result


B. product


C. development


D. reaction
Câu 7: ________(48)


A. having


B. doing


C. taking


D. making
Câu 8: _________(48)


A. natural


B. real


C. living


D. genuine
Câu 9: _______(49)


A. stay


B. keep


C. maintain


D. hold
Câu 10: _______(50)


A. last


B. stand


C. remain


D. go
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Câu 1: Pumpkin seeds, ______ protein and iron, are a popular snack.


A. that           


B. provide      


C. which   


D. which provide
Câu 2: The pair of jeans I bought for my son didn't fit him, so I went to the store and asked for ______.


A. the other ones 


B. others ones 


C. another pair    


D. another jeans
Câu 3: Billy was the youngest boy ______.


A. joining the club   


B. that was joined the dub


C. to be admitted to the club  


D. admitted to the club
Câu 4: By half past ten tomorrow morning I _______ along the motorway.


A. will be driving 


B. will drive 


C. am driving 


D. drive
Câu 5: We intend to _____ with the old system as soon as we have developed a better one.


A. do in      


B. do down    


C. do up      


D. do away
Câu 6: The house that we used to live in is in a very ______ state.


A. negligent    


B. neglected 


C. negligible   


D. neglectful
Câu 7: The Louisiana Territory, an area ______ the size of France, was bought by the United States from France for $15,000,000 in 1803.


A. is four times as large as  


B. more than four times


C. than more four times 


D. four times as large as
Câu 8: You haven't eaten anything since yesterday afternoon. You ______ be really hungry!


A. can  


B. will     


C. must    


D. might
Câu 9: The cosmopolitan flavor of San Francisco is enhanced by ______ shops and restaurants.


A. its many ethnic 


B. its ethnicity 


C. ethnicity   


D. an ethnic
Câu 10: ______ through a telescope, Venus appears to go through changes in size and shape.


A. It has seen    


B. It is seen     


C. When seen    


D. Seeing
Câu 11: Nowhere in the northern section of the United States ________ for growing citrus crops.


A. is there suitability of the climate


B. where the climate is suitable


C. the climate is suitable          


D. is the climate suitable
Câu 12: Beavers have been known to use logs, branches, rocks, and mud to build dams that are more than a thousand _______.


A. lengthy feet  


B. feet long    


C. long feet   


D. foot in length
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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.            Thanks to electricity, candles are no longer a necessity in our lives, but they are still a pleasure. The warm flame of candlelight can quickly alter the mood and atmosphere of a room, often creating a peaceful scene that electric light just cannot match.            Candles are an important part of many cultural and religious festival and have been burnt in various forms for centuries. The ancient Romans and Egyptians made candles from a type of fiber coated with wax. However, up until the nineteenth century, most candles were made from a substance called tallow, obtained from beef fat. Tallow candles were very smoky and, understandably, had an unpleasant odor.            In the 19th century, candle makers learned to separate stearin, the solid form fat used as a type of glue, from tallow and used it to harden other fats. Candles that contained stearin would burn longer than previous ones and had a better smell. Stearin is still one of the main components of modern candle-making, and the techniques used to create candles today are much the same as they have been for many years. These days, the increase range of wax dyes, perfumes and other additives that are now available make candle making a very exciting and rewarding hobby.            Sales of candles have increased greatly over the last few years, showing that they have become part of our lives again, not through necessity, but because of the magical atmosphere they create. In our increasingly stressful lives, the calming quality of candlelight has a relaxing effect that many enjoy.            For those would like to learn to make candles, finding and buying candle-making kits is easy. Candle-making is definitely enhanced by the exciting possibilities of experimentation with various materials. Be brave and try out different effects – some of the most wonderful creations can happen by accident. With a bit of practice, you will be amazed at the very professional finish that can be achieved.            Despite their delicate beauty, candles can, of course, be highly dangerous. One should never leave lit candles unattended, even for a few moments. Always make sure candles are securely placed within candleholders.            Teach your children to respect a burning candle, and of course keep burning candles away from flammable materials. Keep your home safe by remembering that a candle is magical, but fire can be very destructive. Be careful, and enjoy the beauty of your candles!
Câu 1: According to the text, what is the importance of candles?


A. We need them in case there is an electric backout.


B. We gain a feeling of calm when they are lit in a room.


C. We light them to create a more romantic atmosphere.


D. We cannot do without them in our daily lives.
Câu 2: Why dose the writer mention ancient Romans and Egyptians in the text?


A. to show that before making candles, we should learn their history


B. to show one of the ways candles were made in the past


C. to show how candles were invented


D. to show that candles have always been used
Câu 3: Why was stearin used in candles?


A. It create a more colorful flame than tallow.                      


B. It covered up unpleasant smells in the air.


C. It was used to get rid of fat in the candles.                      


D. It helped make candles burn longer.
Câu 4: According to the text, what dose the increase of candle sales illustrate?


A. People enjoy the calming effect that candles produce.


B. The variety of candles to choose from makes them more attractive.


C. People buy candles as gifts more often than they used to.


D. Candles are cheaper to buy now than they were in the past.
Câu 5: According to the text, what is needed to succeed at candle-making?


A. a few years of practice                                                       


B. a lot of time and money


C. willingness to take risks                                                     


D. many expensive materials
Câu 6: What dose the passage warn readers not to do?


A. burn candle without adult supervision                             


B. leave a room where a candle is burning


C. use unapproved ingredients in candles                              


D. burn candles for only a few minutes
Câu 7: Which of the following best expresses the main idea of this passage?


A. Candle-making can be a successful business.


B. Candles are made from different types of material.


C. Candles continue to be a part of people’s lives.


D. Candle-making has changed little over the years.

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C.
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