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 43 to 50. Less than a year ago marketing director, David Smith, 33 was behaving like a secret agent. He used to secretly taped all his conversations, he refused to sign his name and he would ask his secretary to check all his emails. Anything he wrote was photocopied and kept as “evidence”. But David isn’t mad, or even mildly eccentric. He suffers from ‘responsibility OCD’, one of more common forms of obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, as it is usually known.OCD is now recognized as the second most prevalent mental-health problem, after depression – and the number of reported cases is soaring. Experts estimate that 2% - 3% of the population suffer from the full-blown syndrome, with as many as one in five suffering from a milder form.OCD sufferers are tortured by obsessional thoughts, such as worrying that their hands are contaminated by germs. The terrible anxiety is only relieved by performing a particular set of behaviours. Unfortunately, any sense of relief is short-lived, which is why the behaviour must be repeated again and again. OCD sufferers know their behavior is irrational, yet feel powerless to stop.Common treatments are either antidepressants or behavioral therapy with a psychologist, but only 60% of patients show some improvement. However, a new treatment from America is bringing fresh hope to sufferers.One of the OCD gurus and neuropsychiatrists, Jeffrey Schwartz, has designed the Four Steps program which employs meditation techniques with the aim of teaching sufferers to manage their symptoms by themselves. “The goal is to learn to override false brain messages”, explains Schwartz.There are different theories about what causes the disorder. Most experts recognize a genetic element that can be triggered by a stressful event. Schwartz believes that the OCD ‘worry circuit’ is a direct result of faulty brain chemistry.  ‘When someone experiences an OCD thought, one part of the brain knows quite clearly that the hand is not dirty’, explains Schwartz ‘Some part of the brain is standing apart from the symptoms, reflecting on the sheer bizarreness of it all. The objective is to harness this impartial spectator so that patients can use this healthy part of their brain to resist the compulsions.’David Smith is delighted with the results of Schwartz’s treatment. ‘ Now I can sign cheques without a problem’, he says brightly. ‘And I don’t photocopy them either. OCD used to feel like a huge stigma, but I don’t feel handicapped by it anymore. You just deal with it.’
Câu 1: Which could be the best title for the passage?


A. A day in the life of an OCD sufferer          


B. Good news for OCD sufferers


C. The misery of living with OCD      


D. Living with new OCD patients
Câu 2: What is the word “mildly” in paragraph 1 closest in meaning to?


A. relatively  


B. comparatively    


C. slightly    


D. absolutely
Câu 3: What do experts say about OCD?


A. The treatment doesn’t seem to be working.


B. It has become more common than depression.


C. A third of population suffers from it.   


D. There are more cases now than ever before.
Câu 4: Why do OCD sufferers repeatedly perform the same action?


A. to decrease their anxiety  


B. to clear their problems off their mind


C. to keep their hands clean          


D. to be relieved from their thoughts
Câu 5: What does the word ‘their’ in paragraph 5 refers?


A. sufferers 


B. steps


C. techniques


D. neuropsychiatrists
Câu 6: What does the word ‘override’ in paragraph 5 closest in meaning to?


A. overact       


B. stop  


C. stimulate


D. correct
Câu 7: Jeffrey Schwartz believes that OCD is caused by                          .


A. a genetic imbalance 


B. a malfunction of the brain


C. a stressful event  


D. a biochemical malfunction
Câu 8: The healthy part of an OCD sufferer’s brain                      .


A. needs to be protect in order to treat OCD


B. is tricked into believing that there is no problem


C. recognizes that the person’s behaviors is strange


D. cannot resist the person’s new obsessions
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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: It is the job interview (A) that you should be  (B) prepared to mention  (C) a salary range  (D).


A. the job interview


B. should be


C. to mention


D. salary range
Câu 2: Factories located  (A) on the coastlines have  (B) released untreated pollution  (C) directly  (D) into the ocean.


A. located


B. have 


C. pollution


D. directly
Câu 3: Parents’ choice  (A) for their  (B) children’s names are based  (C) on names of their relatives  (D) or ancestors.


A. choice


B. their


C. are based


D. relatives

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: Greenpeace has realized the seriousness of environmental pollution. It urges the government worldwide to take action soon.


A. Having realized the seriousness of environmental pollution, Greenpeace urges the government worldwide to take action soon.


B. Greenpeace has realized the seriousness of environmental pollution so that it urges the government worldwide to take action soon.


C. Greenpeace has realized the seriousness of environmental pollution whereas it urges the government worldwide to take action soon.


D. Realized the seriousness of environmental pollution, or else Greenpeace urges the government worldwide to take action soon.
Câu 2: Not many students get high scores today. The tests are to hard.


A. If the tests today were easy, more students would get high scores.


B. Not all students would get high scores with such easy tests.


C. Unless the tests were easy, no students could get high scores.


D. The tests are difficult, but all students will get high scores.

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B.
C.
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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 31 to 35. The fictitious androids written about in the mid-1900s are becoming a reality with advances in the field of robotics. Japan and Korea have been pioneers in this field. They regularly compete to be the first. The focus on most reseachers is in (31)            life-like, attractive female androids. A Japanese research group led by Hiroshi Ishiguro created ther world’s first female android, which is called Actroid in 2003. The early model was limited so upgrades were made and the dramatic entertainment model was released in 2006. Actroids are covered with a silicone skin and have built-in sensors making them (32)            of reacting to humans, and they can also mimic many human behaviors. (33)            , they can be programmed to speak in any language. The Korean android, EveR-2, released in 2006, was designed by a team from Kitech. They claim that she is more life-like than Actroids, and she can mimic emtions. She can also speak and move her lips to match her (34)            . Future models are expected to have higher mobility and even be proficient in dancing. Research teams have also created male androids. One in particular is the Germinoid HI-I. Regardless of the competition, it’s clear that this technology will one day present us (35)            the dilemma of determining human from machine.
Câu 1: (31)           


A. creating     


B. forming 


C. improving 


D. shaping
Câu 2: (32)         


A. able


B. possible


C. probable   


D. capable
Câu 3: (33)           


A. Therefore    


B. However  


C. Additionally  


D. Otherwise
Câu 4: (34)          


A. spoken       


B. speech


C. speak


D. speeches
Câu 5: (35)          


A. for       


B. with


C. towards   


D. into

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B.
C.
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Read the 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 26 to 30. Mandatory volunteering made many members of Maryland high school class of 1997 rumble with indignation. They didn’t like a new requirement that made them take part in the school’s community service program.Future seniors, however, probably won't be as resistant now that the program has been broken in. Some, like John Maloney, already have completed their required hours of approved community service. The Bowie High School sophomore earned his hours in eighth grade by volunteering two nights a week at the Larkin-Chase Nursing and Restorative Center in Bowie. He played shuffleboard, cards, and other games with the senior citizens. He also helped plan parties for them and visited their rooms to keep them company. That experience inspired him to continue volunteering in the community.John, 15, is not finished volunteer­ing. Once a week he videotapes animals at the Prince George County animal shelter in Forestville. His footage is shown on the Bowie public access television channel in hopes of finding homes for the animals."Volunteering is better than just sitting around," says John, "and I like animals; I don't want to see them put to sleep. "He's not the only volunteer in his family. His sister, Melissa, an eighth grader, has completed her hours also volunteering at Larkin-Chase. "It is a good idea to have kids go out into the community, but it's frustrating to have to write essays about the work," she said. "It makes you feel like you're doing it for the requirement and not for yourself."The high school's service learning office, run by Beth Ansley, provides information on organizations seeking volunteers so that students will have an easier time fulfilling their hours. "It's ridiculous that people are opposing the requirements," said Amy Rouse, who this summer has worked at the Ronald McDonald House and has helped to rebuild a church in Clinton. "So many people won't do the service unless it's mandatory," Rouse said, "but once they start doing it, they'll really like it and hopefully it will become a part of their lives - like it has become a part of mine."
Câu 1: What is the main idea of the passage?


A. Advantages of mandatory volunteering programs for students


B. An obligatory volunteer program at high school in Maryland


C. Students of 1997’s attitudes towards obligatory volunteering


D. Volunteering at a variety of organizations in Maryland in USA
Câu 2: What is the word “footage” in paragraph 3 closest in meaning to?


A. video      


B. animal     


C. volunteer     


D. footwear
Câu 3: What does the word “It” in paragraph 4 refer to?


A. doing obligatory volunteer work        


B. writing essays on their volunteer work


C. helping out the community   


D. completing a mandatory requirement
Câu 4: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about Melissa?


A. She volunteers to help out at Larkin-Chase because it makes her feel good.


B. She no longer volunteers at Larkin-Chase as she hates writing essays.


C. She helps out at Larkin-Chase because it is a requirement of her course.


D. She doesn’t like to volunteer there unless she is forced to do so by the school.
Câu 5: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?


A. Students can work for a variety of different organizations.


B. Students are required to perform community service jobs.


C. Many high school students enjoy their volunteer work.


D. Students with difficulties can choose not to volunteer.

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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: Alex is talking to his teammate, Tim, about aquatic sports.
Alex: “ Do you think windsurfing is a dangerous sport?”
Tim: “                                          “


A. You’re right. There’s no doubt about it.


B. No, I don’t think so. It’s perfectly safe.


C. You can say that again but it’s still true.


D. I see what you mean but that’s a good idea.
Câu 2: The teacher is talking to Laura about her presentation in class today.
Teacher: “ Your speech this morning was beyond my expectation.”
Laura: “                                            “


A. Thanks. Without your help, I couldn’t have.


B. Are you kidding me? It’s terrible.


C. It’s OK. It was the least I could do.      


D. That’s alright. I’m glad I could help.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Choose the word or phrase to complete the sentence.
Câu 1: The smaller the room is, the. . . . . . . . .furniture it needs.


A. fewer


B. smaller


C. more


D. less
Câu 2: How can I know.........book is yours? They are so alike.


A. what


B. which


C. this


D. the
Câu 3: The secretary to. . . . . . . . ...I talked didn’t know where the meeting was.


A. which


B. who


C. that


D. whom
Câu 4: Nobody knows what the. . . . . . . ...of the explosion was.


A. source


B. cause


C. reaction


D. reason
Câu 5: It looks..........it’s going to rain.


A. as


B. as like


C. as if


D. if
Câu 6: Babies have to learn how to. . . . . . . . .before they can walk.


A. crawl


B. creep


C. strike


D. stroll
Câu 7: What are the main.........of this illness?


A. traces


B. symptoms


C. emblems


D. tokens
Câu 8: My sister is very............of spiders.


A. terror


B. terrify


C. terrified


D. terrifying
Câu 9: Stop now, you've done... . .. . . ...work for one day.


A. too many


B. plenty


C. quite more


D. quite enough
Câu 10: If you take a train or a bus, you must pay.......


A. fare


B. tip


C. fee


D. commission
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Read the following passage. Then answer the questions below.Every nation and every country has its own customs and traditions. In Britain traditions play a more important part in the life of the people than in other countries. Englishmen are proud of their traditions and carefully keep them up.It has been a law for about 300 years that all theaters are closed on Sundays. No letters are delivered, only a few Sunday papers are pulished.To this day an English family prefers a house with a garden to a flat in a modern house with central heating. English people like gardens. Sometimes the garden in front of the house is a little square covered with cement painted green in imitation of grass and a box of flowers.Holidays are especially rich in old traditions and are different in Scotland,Ireland and England. Christmas is a great English national holiday, and in Scotland it is not kept, except by clerks in banks and all shops and factories are working.
Câu 1: How important are traditions in Britain?


A. Englishmen are proud of their traditions and carefully keep them up.


B. Every nation and every country has its own customs and traditions.


C. They are more important in the life of the people than in other countries.


D. Englishmen are proud of their traditions and carefully keep them up more than in other countries
Câu 2: What do Englishmen do to their traditions?


A. They are proud of their traditions and carefully keep them up.


B. Every nation and every country has its own customs and traditions.


C. They are happy and proud of their tradition


D. They are proud of their traditions
Câu 3: Which does an English family prefer, a house with a garden or a flat?


A. An English family prefers a house with a flat.


B. An English family prefers a house with a garden.


C. An English family prefers both of them


D. An English family don't prefer anything
Câu 4: Find a sentence in the passage which shows that the English people like garden very much?


A.  Sometimes the garden in front of the house is a little square covered with cement


B. To this day an English family prefers a house with a garden to a flat in amodern house with central heating.


C. English people like gardens.


D. Sometimes the garden in front of the house is a little square covered with cement, painted green in imitation of grass and a box of flowers.
Câu 5:  How Christmas is kept in Scotland?


A. It is not kept (except by clerks in banks,all shops and factories are working);


B. Holidays are especially rich in old traditions and are different in Scotland,


C. Christmas is a great English national holiday,


D. Scotland it is kept

A.
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: As children we were very close, but as we grew up we just drifted apart.


A. not as friendly as before       


B. not as serious as before   


C. not as sympathetic as before  


D. not as childlike as before
Câu 2: Tourists today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara falls.


A. come without knowing what they will see


B. come in large numbers      


C. come out of boredom          


D. come by plane

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: “Make yourself at home.” - “______     _____________________” 


A. Not at all. Don’t mention it.        


B. Yes. Can I help you?


C. That’s very kind. Thank you.             


D. Thanks! Same to you.
Câu 2: Jill: “Are you going to be sick?” – Joan: “________”


A. I don’t hope. 


B. That’s a good idea.


C. I hope not.         


D. What a surprise!

A.
B.
C.
D.