Exercise 7. Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.
Câu 1: There are more sports competed in this SEA Games than in last SEA Games.


A. The sports competed ill this SEA Games are the same as those in last SEA Games.


B. Not as many sports were competed in last SEA Games as in this SEA Games.


C. In the last SEA Games there were some sports which were not competed.


D. In this SEA Games, there are less sports competed than in last SEA Games.
Câu 2: No one in the team can play better than John.


A. John plays well but the others play better.


B. John as well as other players of the team plays very well.


C. Everyone in the team, but John, plays very well.


D. John is the best player of the team.
Câu 3: He only feels happy whenever he does not have much work to do.


A. The more he works, the happier he feels.


B. The less he works, the happier he feels.


C. His work makes him feel happy.


D. He feels happier and happier with his work.
Câu 4: More petrol is consumed nowadays than ten years ago.


A. Not so much petrol was consumed ten years ago as nowadays.


B. Petrol consumption is going down nowadays.


C. We had more petrol ten years ago than we do nowadays.


D. We should consume as much petrol as possible.
Câu 5: I learn a lot but I cannot remember anything.


A. I learn more and more and remember more and more.


B. The less I learn, the more I remember.


C. The more I learn, the less I remember.


D. I remember not only what I have learnt.  

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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 43 to 47.THE GENERATION GAPPeople talk about the generation gap as a kind of division between young people and their parents. It is something which is generally a problem when children enter their teenage years, and results (43) ______ complaints on both side. Parents, for example, can often be heard to say that young people are (44) ______ and disobedient and in addition tend to be irresponsible when spending because they don’t appreciate the (45) ______ of money. Adolescents, on the other hand, complain that their parents don’t understand them.What has gone wrong? One explanation lies in (46) ______ society has changed. In the past, children would typically continue the way of life of their parents. In today’s world, parents are very (47) ______ for their children because they want them to achieve more than they did. The problem is that the children often don’t agree with their parents’ plans. Teenagers also reach maturity at an earlier age than they used to and want their independence sooner. The resulting conflict is painful to both sides.Adapted form Mastering Use of English
Câu 1: (43)


A. in                       


B. on                        


C. to                


D. of
Câu 2: (44)


A. disrespectful               


B. disrespected           


C. disrespectable     


D. disrespecting
Câu 3: (45)


A. worth    


B. value         


C. cost               


D. amount
Câu 4: (46)


A. what       


B. how   


C. why          


D. that
Câu 5: (47)


A. ambitious          


B. required           


C. expectant        


D. demanding

A.
B.
C.
D.

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. talked   


B. missed       


C. learned    


D. watched
Câu 2:


A. gosh  


B. most  


C. frost  


D. cost

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 from 30 to 34.A tropical cyclone is a violent low pressure storm that usually occurs over warm oceans of over 80°F or 27°C. It winds counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere as it is described for the term, cyclone itself. This powerful storm is fueled by the heat energy that is released when water vapor condenses at high altitudes, the heat ultimately derived from the Sun.The center of a tropical cyclone, called the eye, is relatively calm and warm. This eye, which is roughly 20 to 30 miles wide, is clear, mainly because of subsiding air within it. The ring of clouds around the eye is the eyewall, where clouds reach highest and precipitation is heaviest. The strong wind, gusting up to 360 kilometers per hour, occurs when a tropical cyclone’s eyewall passes over land.There are various names for a tropical cyclone depending on its location and strength. In Asia, a tropical cyclone is named according to its strength. The strongest is a typhoon; its winds move at more than 117 kilometers per hour. In India, it is called a cyclone. Over the North Atlantic and in the South Pacific, they call it a hurricane.On average, there are about 100 tropical cyclones worldwide each year. A tropical cyclone peaks in late summer when the difference between temperature in the air and sea surface is the greatest. However, it has its own seasonal patterns. May is the least active month, while September is the most active.The destruction associated with a tropical cyclone results not only from the force of the wind, but also from the storm surge and the waves it generates. It is born and sustained over large bodies of warm water, and loses its strength over inland regions that are comparatively safe from receiving strong winds. Although the tract of a tropical cyclone is very erratic, the Weather Service can still issue timely warnings to the public if a tropical cyclone is approaching densely populated areas. If people ever experience a cyclone, they would know how strong it could be.
Câu 1: What is the main idea of the passage?


A. The tropical cyclone is the most powerful force on the earth.


B. The tropical cyclone can cause flooding and damage to structures.


C. A tropical cyclone forms over the oceans and has great power.


D. The tropical cyclone is called by different names around the world.
Câu 2: According to paragraph 2, which of the following is true about the eyewall?


A. The eyewall is formed in cold weather.


B. When the eyewall passes overhead, the wind weakens.


C. The temperature is highest around the eye.


D. The eyewall is a cloud band that surrounds the eye.
Câu 3: What can be inferred about typhoons, cyclones and hurricanes?


A. Typhoons, cyclones and hurricanes form together above the oceans.


B. A typhoon is stronger than both the cyclone and the hurricane.


C. Typhoons, cyclones and hurricanes are all most powerful over a humid ocean.


D. Although tropical cyclones have different names, they are basically the same.
Câu 4: The word “it” in paragraph 5 refers to _______.


A. a tropical cyclone    


B. the wind         


C. torrential rain              


D. the storm surge
Câu 5: The word “erratic” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to _______.


A. complicated      


B. unpredictable      


C. disastrous          


D. explosive

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 25 to 29.WOMEN TAKING THE HUSBAND’S NAMEMany women in Western society, aware of the power of names to influence identity, are aware that choosing how to identify themselves after marriage can be a significant decision. They may follow the tradition of taking their husband's last name, hyphenate their (25) ______ name and their husband's, or keep their birth name. One fascinating survey reveals that a woman's choice is (26) _______ to reveal a great deal about herself and her relationship with her husband. Women who take their husband's name place the most importance (27) _______ relationships. On the other hand, women who keep their birth names put their personal concerns ahead of relationships and social expectations. Female forms of address influence others' perceptions as well. Research (28) _______ in the late 1980s showed that women who choose the title Ms. give the impression of being more achievement oriented, socially self-confident, and dynamic but less interpersonally warm than counterparts (29) ______ prefer the more traditional forms Miss or Mrs.
Câu 1: (25) 


A. own  


B. private             


C. personal               


D. individual
Câu 2: (26)


A. like        


B. alike              


C. likely                   


D. unlikely
Câu 3: (27)


A. by    


B. on         


C. in     


D. with
Câu 4: (28)


A. conduct     


B. conducts            


C. conducting      


D. conducted
Câu 5: (29)


A. who     


B. what             


C. which           


D. whom

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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: Anne is seeing Mary off at the airport.
- Anne: “Don’t fail to look after yourself, Mary!”
- Marry: “_______”


A. Of course, you are an adult.            


B. Oh, I knew about that.


C. The same to you.       


D. Thanks, I will.
Câu 2: Frank is inviting William to go to the waterpark.
- Frank: “What about going to the waterpark?”
- William: “_______”


A. That’s good idea.             


B. That’s right.


C. Of course!                                


D. Right! Go ahead.

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B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined  word(s)  in  each  of  the  following  questions.
Câu 1: Tim is thinking of leaving his present job because his manager is always getting at him.


A. hitting                


B. disturbing        


C. defending   


D. criticizing
Câu 2: You can use a microwave or cook this kind of food in a conventional oven.


A. unique             


B. modern          


C. traditional             


D. extraordinary

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: Dad's car is very old. He can't afford to buy a new one.


A. Dad's car is very old, but he can't afford to buy a new one.


B. Dad's car is very old, so he can't afford to buy a new one.


C. Dad can't afford to buy a new one just as his car is very old.


D. Dad's car is very old, though he can't afford to buy a new one.
Câu 2: William Clark was not granted the rank of captain. Captain Lewis more or less ignored this and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank.


A. William Clark was not granted the rank of captain because Captain Lewis more or less ignored this and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank.


B. William Clark was not granted the rank of captain, thus Captain Lewis more or less ignored this and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank.


C. Although William Clark was not granted the rank of captain, Captain Lewis more or less Ignored this and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank.


D. As William Clark was not granted the rank of captain, Captain Lewis more or less ignored this and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank.

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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 from 35 to 42.A mansion is a very large home. McDonald's is the name of a fast food hamburger chain. What do you get when you put the two together? You get McMansion, the recently created name for a type of large suburban, two storied home that originated in the United States. Many people love McMansions for their low price, abundant space and impressive styling, but the news is not all good. In fact, McMansions may now be a threatened species.McMansion became very popular in the United States during the 1990s, and this popularity continued for almost 20 years. During those years the economy was relatively strong, and banks were willing to lend large sums of money to people who wanted to buy a home. The result was an increase in the average home size. In 1988, the average new American home was 170 square meters, but by 2008 this had risen to 244 square meters, a 44% increase.To offset the greater costs of these large homes, land developers built many homes that all used a similar basic design and identical construction methods. Framing and interior fittings were constructed in factories, instead of on site, and the materials used were often of a lower quality. Finally, the sections of land used for each house were much smaller than before.The result was suburban developments full of huge homes, often over 280 square meters in floor area, that all looked similar to each other. Their standardization and lowest possible-cost construction reminded people of McDonald's hamburgers, hence the term McMansion. For many people a McMansion was their dream home, but that dream is now rapidly turning sour.There are two main problems with McMansions. One problem is that their huge size means that they cost a lot to heat or cool. Energy is becoming more expensive, so owners are faced with huge bills if they try to heat or cool their home. The other problem is that McMansion owners are often in a lot of debt. They borrowed a lot of money to pay for their impressive home, but during the 2000s, with struggling economy and high unemployment, they couldn't afford to repay their loan.McMansion are still popular in some area, but no one is sure how long it will last. Will energy become even more expensive and force owners to downsize? Will the economy grow and banks become more willing to end again? Will the drop-in house prices allow larger, less affluent families to afford a McMansion? These questions are weighing heavily on the future of one of the most popular housing styles of the late 20th century.(Source: Reading planet)
Câu 1: In paragraph 1, the writer introduces the concept of McMansion by


A. comparing hamburgers and houses


B. introducing various types of homes in the United States


C. discussing the advantages and disadvantages of McMansions


D. explaining how McMansions were named
Câu 2: The phrase “turning sour” in paragraph 4 refers to the fact that


A. the large and lowest possible-cost McMansion became unaffordable for many owners


B. land developers built homes using a similar basic design and identical construction methods


C. the materials used to construct framing and interior fittings were often of a low quality


D. suburban areas were full of huge homes that all looked similar to each other
Câu 3: According to the passage, which of the following is a major problem with McMansions?


A. Their impressive designs make them dream homes for many people.


B. The large size of McMansions asks their owners for huge energy bills.


C. The identical look of the McMansions everywhere makes them no longer popular.


D. The identical look of the McMansions reminds people of McDonald's hamburgers.
Câu 4: Which of the following statements is true about McMansions according to the passage?


A. They don't have much interior space for furniture and other home activities


B. They were one of the most popular housing styles of the late 20th century.


C. Their owners are all very rich and able to afford McMansions, mostly bankers.


D. They all just look very different to each other if looked from the above.
Câu 5: Which of the following statements is NOT true about McMansions?


A. They share the same large size and impressive designs.


B. The strong economy made them less popular even among the wealthy.


C. The materials used were often of a lower quality, hence lower cost.


D. The sections of land used for each house were much smaller than before.
Câu 6: What can be inferred from this sentence in paragraph 1: “McMansions may now be a threatened species”?


A. Some threatened species are living in McMansions.


B. It's dangerous to live in McMansions.


C. McMansions may be destroyed soon.


D. People will not build McMansions anymore.
Câu 7: The word “it” in the last paragraph refers to


A. the popularity of McMansions in some areas


B. the fact that few people can afford a McMansion


C. the struggling economy and high unemployment


D. the dream of owning an impressive McMansion
Câu 8: Why does the writer ask questions in paragraph 6?


A. to discuss the rise and fall of energy prices for America houses


B. to emphasize the importance of McMansions in American culture


C. to make readers think about the future of McMansions


D. to explain why McMansions are still popular these days
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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 25 to 29.It is true that digital manufacturing does cut out the middle-man. More and more routine, repetitive assembly tasks will be taken (25)_____ by machines. But as certain jobs disappear, new ones open up in other parts of the factory. Germany in many ways exemplifies this trend. Today, German manufacturers (26) _____ three times more robots than U.S. companies, but they also still employ more humans. Relative to the size of our economies, German's manufacturing workforce is twice the size of America's.From its very beginning, the fourth Industrial revolution has never presented manufacturers with an either-or choice - robots or humans. It has always been about combining the talents of (27)_____. (28)_____, it is the convergence of artificial and human intelligence that will enable manufacturers to achieve a new era of speed, flexibility, efficiency and connectivity in the 21st century. Machines have the ability to assemble things faster than any human ever could, but humans possess the analytics, domain expertise and valuable knowledge (29) _____  to solve problems and optimize factory floor production.(Adapted from: http://time.com/4940374/joe-kaeser-siemens-robots-jobs/)
Câu 1: (25)_____


A. in  


B. away


C. off


D. over
Câu 2: (26) _____


A. deploy    


B. deform  


C. decrease  


D. develop
Câu 3: (27)_____


A. ones    


B. they  


C. both


D. two
Câu 4: (28)_____


A. Alternatively


B. Ultimately


C. Correspondingly


D. Consequently
Câu 5: (29) _____


A.  required


B. gained    


C. acquired  


D. obtained

A.
B.
C.
D.