Task 1. 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 1 – 7.       In developing countries, where three fourths of the world's population live, sixty percent of the people who can’t read and write are women. Being illiterate doesn’t mean they are not intelligent. It does mean it is difficult for them to change their lives. They produce more than half of the food. In Africa eighty percent of all agricultural work is done by women. There are many programs to help poor countries develop their agriculture. However, for years, these programs provided money and training for men.            In parts of Africa, this is a typical day for a  village woman. At 4:45 a.m, she gets up, washes   and eats. It takes her a half hour to walk to the fields, and she works there  until 3:00 p.m.  She  collects firewood and gets home at 4:00. She spends the next  hour and a  half preparing  food to  cook. Then she collects water for another hour. From 6:30 to 8:30 she cooks. After dinner,  she  spends an hour washing the dishes and her children. She goes to bed at 9:30  p.m.          International organizations and programs run by developed nations are starting to help women,  as well as men, improve their agricultural production. Governments have already passed some laws affecting women because of the UN Decade for Women. The UN report will affect the changes now happening in the family and society.
Câu 1: What does the word "run" in the last paragraph  mean?


A. move quickly  


B. push


C. managed


D. organized
Câu 2: Why do people say women produce more than half of the food in Africa?


A. Because 60 percent of women are  illiterate.


B. Because 80 percent of all agricultural work is done by women.


C. Most women are not intelligent.


D. All are correct.
Câu 3: Why do people say that African women’s lives are  hard?


A. Because these women are busy with  housework.


B. Because they work all day in the fields.


C. Both A and B are correct.


D. Because they are illiterate.
Câu 4: A typical African woman spends             collecting firewood every day.


A. 3 hour  


B. 2 hours  


C. 1 hour       


D. 4 hours
Câu 5: Which of these statements is NOT  TRUE?


A. Women’s roles in the family and society are changing  nowadays.


B. It is difficult for women to change their lives because of their  illiteracy.


C. In the past only men in poor countries got benefit from many international  programs.


D. Because they are illiterate, women are not  intelligent.
Câu 6: By whom (what) was the Decade for Women  organized?


A. By the United Nations Organization.   


B. By developing countries.


C. By the World Health Organization.      


D. By many African countries.
Câu 7: The passage would most likely be followed by details about                       .


A. changes in life between men and women in the family and in the  society


B. negative effects of the UNO law


C. positive effects of the roles of women


D. women and men's roles in their family

A.
B.
C.
D.

Task 3. 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 16 – 22.            Most languages have several levels of vocabulary that may be used by the same speakers. In English, at least three have been identified and  described.            Standard usage includes those words and expressions understood, used, and accepted by a majority of the speakers of a language in any situation regardless of the level of formality. As such, these words and expressions are well defined and listed in standard dictionaries. Colloquialisms, on the other hand, are familiar words and idioms that are understood by almost all speakers  of a  language and used in informal speech or writing, but not considered acceptable for more formal situations. Almost all idiomatic expressions are colloquial language. Slang,  however,  refers  to  words and expressions understood by a large number of speakers but not accepted as appropriate formal usage by the majority. Colloquial expressions and even slang may be found in standard dictionaries but will be so identified. Both colloquial usage and slang are more common in speech than in writing.            Colloquial speech often passes into standard speech. Some slang also passes into  standard speech, but other slang expressions enjoy momentary popularity followed by obscurity. In some cases, the majority never accepts certain slang phrases but nevertheless retains them in their  collective memories. Every generation seems to require its own set of words to describe familiar objects and events.            It has been pointed out by a number of linguists that three cultural conditions are necessary for  the creation of a large body of slang expressions. First, the introduction and acceptance of new  objects and situations in the society; second, a diverse population with a large number of subgroups; third, association among the subgroups and the majority  population.            Finally, it is worth noting that the terms ''standard", "colloquial”, and "slang” exist only as  abstract levels for scholars who study language. Only a tiny number of the speakers    of any language will be aware that they are using colloquial or slang expressions. Most speakers of English will,  during appropriate situations, select and use all three types of  expressions.
Câu 1: Which of the following is the main topic of the  passage?


A. Standard speech     


B. Idiomatic phrases


C. Dictionary usage             


D. Different types of vocabulary
Câu 2: The word "appropriate” is closest in  meaning to                  .


A. old                          


B. correct                     


C. important                


D. large
Câu 3: The word "obscurity" could best be  replaced by                    .


A. qualification            


B. disappearance         


C. influence                 


D. tolerance
Câu 4: The word "them" refers to                    .


A. slang phrases 


B. words                      


C. the majority     


D. memories
Câu 5: Where in the passage does the author explain where colloquial language and slang are most commonly used?


A. The last sentences of paragraph 2.       


B. The last sentences of paragraph 3.


C. The first two sentences of paragraph 2.  


D. The last two sentences of paragraph 5.
Câu 6: The author mentions all of the following as requirements for slang expressions to be created EXCEPT                           .


A. a number of linguists         


B. a new generation


C. interaction among diverse groups   


D. new situations
Câu 7: It can be inferred from the passage that  the author                    .


A. does not approve of colloquial usage in  writing


B. approve of slang and colloquial speech in appropriate  situations


C. does not approve of either slang or colloquial speech in any  situation


D. approves of colloquial speech in some situations, but not  slang

A.
B.
C.
D.

Task 2. 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 8 – 15.            Although they are an inexpensive supplier of vitamins, minerals, and high-quality protein, eggs also contain a high level of blood cholesterol, one of the major causes of heart diseases. One egg  yolk, in fact, contains a little more than two-thirds of the suggested daily cholesterol limit. This knowledge has driven egg sales to plummet in recent years, which in turn has brought about the development of several alternatives to eating regular eggs. One alternative is to eat substitute eggs. These eggs substitutes are not really eggs, but they look somewhat like eggs when they are cooked. They have the advantage of having low cholesterol rates, and they can be scrambled or used in  baking. One disadvantage, however, is that they are not good for frying, poaching, or boiling. A second alternative to regular eggs is a new type of egg, sometimes called "designer" eggs. These eggs are produced by hens that are  fed low-flat diets consisting of ingredients such as canola oil,  flax, and rice bran. In spite of their diet, however, these hens produce eggs that contain the same amount of cholesterol as regular eggs. Yet, the producers of these eggs claim that eating their eggs will not raise the blood cholesterol in  humans.Eggs producers claim that their product has been portrayed unfairly. They cite scientific studies  to back up their claim. And, in fact, studies on the relationship between eggs and human cholesterol levels have brought mixed results. It may be that is not the type of eggs that  is  the  main  determinant of cholesterol but the person who is eating the eggs. Some people may  be  more  sensitive to cholesterol derived from food than other people. In fact, there is evidence that certainly dietary fats stimulate the body’s production of blood cholesterol. Consequently, while it still makes sense to limit one’s intake of eggs, even designer eggs, it seems that doing this without regulating dietary fat will probably not help reduce the blood cholesterol  level.
Câu 1: What is the main purpose of the  passage?


A. To introduce the idea that dietary fat increases the blood cholesterol  level.


B. To make people know about the relationship between eggs and  cholesterol.


C. To persuade people that eggs are unhealthy and should not be  eaten.


D. To convince people to eat “designer” eggs and egg  substitutes.
Câu 2: What has been the cause for changes in the sale of  eggs?


A. Increasing price  


B. Decreased production


C. Dietary changes in hens  


D. Concerns about cholesterol
Câu 3: What is meant by the phrase "mixed  results"?


A. The results are blended.       


B. The results are a composite of things.


C. The results are inconclusive.      


D. The results are mingled together.
Câu 4: Which of the following could best replace the word  “somewhat”?


A. in fact     


B. a little       


C. indefinitely


D. a lot
Câu 5: According to the passage, one yolk contains approximately what fraction of the suggested daily limit for human consumption of  cholesterol?


A. 3/4        


B. 2/3        


C. 1/2   


D. 1/3
Câu 6: The word "portrayed" could best be replaced by which of the  following?


A. studied


B. destroyed


C. tested


D. described
Câu 7: What is the meaning of "back up"?


A. reverse


B. advance


C. block


D. support
Câu 8: According to the passage, egg substitutes cannot be used to make any of the following types of eggs EXCEPT      .


A. boiled


B. poached


C. scrambled


D. fried
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A.
B.
C.
D.

Task 1. 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 1 – 7.COLORS AND EMOTIONSColors are one of the most exciting experiences in life. I love them, and they  are  just  as important to me as emotions are. Have you ever wondered how the two are so intimately related?Color directly affects your emotions. Color both reflects the current state of your emotions, and is something that you can use to improve or change your emotions. The color that you choose to wear either reflects your current state of being, or reflects the color or emotion that you   need.The colors that you wear affect you much more than they affect the people around you. Of   course they also affect anyone who comes in contact with you, but you are the one saturated with  the color all day! I even choose items around me based on their color. In the morning, I choose my clothes based on the color or emotion that I need for the day. So you can consciously use color to control the emotions that you are exposed to, which can help you to feel  better.Color, sound, and emotions are all vibrations. Emotions are literally energy in motion; they are meant to move and flow. This is the reason that real feelings are the fastest way to get your energy    in motion. Also, flowing energy is exactly what creates healthy cells in your body. So, the fastest    way to be healthy is to be open to your real feelings. Alternately, the fastest way to create disease is  to inhibit your emotions.
Câu 1: What is the main idea of the  passage?


A. Colorful clothes can change your mood.           


B. Emotions and colors are closely related to each  other.


C. Colors can help you become healthy.


D. Colors are one of the most exciting.
Câu 2: Which of the following can be affected by color?


A. your need for thrills 


B. your friend's feelings


C. your appetite           


D. your mood
Câu 3: Who is more influenced by colors you  wear?


A. The people around you are more influenced.  


B. No one is influenced.


C. You are more influenced.         


D. The people who wear those colors, not you.
Câu 4: According to this passage, what creates  disease?


A. wearing the color black


B. exposing yourself to bright colors


C. being open to your emotions            


D. ignoring your emotions
Câu 5: The term “intimately” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning  to                 .


A. clearly


B. closely


C. obviously


D. simply
Câu 6: The term “they” in paragraph 3 refers  to                        .


A. emotions


B. people


C. colors


D. none of the above
Câu 7: Why does the author mention that color and emotions are both vibrations?


A. To show how color can affect energy levels in the  body.


B. Because they both affect how we feel.


C. To prove the relationship between emotions and  color.


D. Because vibrations make you healthy.

A.
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: Body language is a potent form of                     communication.


A. verbal


B. non - verbal


C. tongue


D. oral
Câu 2: These children often share their _                     secrets with their mother.


A. personally


B. person


C. personal


D. personable
Câu 3: My teeth were a little yellow so I                       by the dentist.


A. had had them cleaned


B. had cleaned them


C. had them cleaned


D. is cleaned
Câu 4: The old market is said  ___ in a fire two years ago.


A. to be destroying


B. to be destroyed


C. to have destroyed


D. to have been destroyed
Câu 5: We interviewed a number of candidates but none of them                     us.


A. impressed


B. impression


C. impressive


D. impressively
Câu 6: Strict             measures are in force in the capital to protect it from terrorism.


A. transportation


B. normal


C. security


D. scientific
Câu 7: Not all teenagers are well-                                  for their future job when they are at high school.


A. interested


B. concerned


C. prepared


D. satisfied
Câu 8: Some day of rest may help to                 the pressure of work.


A. lower


B. increase


C. raise up


D. reduce
Câu 9: Parents have a great hope of                              when they send their children to school.


A. expectations


B. obligations


C. plans


D. threat
Câu 10: His achievements were partly due to the                of his wife.


A. assistance


B. assisted


C. assistant


D. assist
Câu 11: Were you aware            the regulations against smoking in this area?


A. with


B. about


C. of


D. in
Câu 12: We hope to have the law                 by December.


A. pass


B. to pass


C. passed


D. passing
Câu 13: Most young people nowadays believe in                 marriage - first comes love, then comes marriage.


A. unique


B. arranged


C. romantic


D. contractual
Câu 14: I'll introduce to you the man                              _support is necessary for your project.


A. whom


B. whose


C. who


D. that
Câu 15: Most doctors and nurses have to work on a _______ once or twice a week at the hospital.


A. special dishes


B. household chores


C. night shift


D. solution
Câu 16: The villagers in this commune continue to take part in many __________ceremonies.


A. untraditional


B. traditionally


C. traditional


D. traditions
Câu 17: My mother used to be a woman of great _______, but now she gets old and looks pale.


A. beautiful


B. beauty


C. beautifully


D. beautify
Câu 18: The bedroom needs __________now.


A. to decorate


B. decorating


C. decorated


D. decorate
Câu 19: – I have gone to the doctor’s to have a checkup.  - You _______. You just had your check-up last week!


A. don’t need to go


B. needn’t go


C. didn’t need to go


D. needn’t have gone
Câu 20: But for your support, we couldn’t _______ this plan.


A. have been completed


B. be completed


C. have completed


D. complete
Câu 21: ______ here for hours and I feel tired.


A. I had been standing


B. I have been standing


C. I have stood


D. I’m standing
Câu 22: Many African and Asian nations have set aside land called _____ to protects the habitats of elephants and other wild animals.


A. reserves


B. wildlife


C. species


D. forest
Câu 23: Despite many recent _____ advances, there are parts where schools are not equipped with computers.


A. technologist


B. technologically


C. technological


D. technology
Câu 24: Due to severe weather condition, we had to wait long hours _____ the airport.


A. in


B. at


C. from


D. on
Câu 25: ¼ of my income _____ to pay for my university debts.


A. has been used


B. were used


C. has used


D. are used
Câu 26: The clown was wearing a _____ wig and red nose.


A. red funny plastic


B. red plastic funny


C. funny red nose


D. funny plastic red
Câu 27: In 1959, the political philosopher Hannah Arendt became the first woman             a full professor at Princeton University. 


A. to appoint


B. who be appointed as


C. to be appointed


D. was appointed
Câu 28:                   you like what I want to do or not, you won’t make me change my mind.


A. Because


B. Whatever


C. If


D. When
Câu 29: Do you think doing the household chores is the                  of the women city? 


A. responsible


B. responsive


C. responsibility


D. responsibly
Câu 30: Peter has been studying for almost three years and he will have this degree and return to his country in                   six months. 


A. others


B. the other


C. other


D. another
Câu 31: Never before                 such a severe flood in this mountainous area. 


A. do I see


B. I have seen


C. I had seen


D. have I seen
Câu 32: With what my parents prepare for me in terms of education, I am          about my future. 


A. confide


B. confident


C. confidence


D. confidential
Câu 33: The goal is to make higher education available to everyone who is willing and capable                       his finacial situation.


A. regardless of


B. owing to


C. in terms of


D. with reference to
Câu 34:                      number of boys were swimming in the lake, but I didn’t know                    exact number of them.


A. A/the


B. A/an


C. The/the

A.
B.
C.
D.

IX. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Câu 1: Mary did not put any effort into learning English. She cannot speak with foreign partners in this project now.


A. Even Mary put great effort into learning English, she cannot speak with the foreign partners in this project now.


B. Mary did not put any effort into learning English, but she can speak with the foreign partners in this project now.


C. Although Mary did not put any effort into learning English, she couldn't speak with the foreign partners in this project.


D. If Mary had put her effort into learning English, she could speak with the foreign partners in this project now.
Câu 2: My younger sister was so excited to learn new things after work. She is in a cakebaking class now.


A. My younger sister wasn't so excited to learn new things after work, so she was in acake baking class now.


B. If my younger sister hadn't been so excited to learn new things after work, she would not be in a cake baking class now.


C. My younger sister wasn't so excited to learn new things after work, so she wasn't in a cake baking class now.


D. My sister wasn't in a cake baking class now because she wasn't excited to learn new things after work.
Câu 3: My dad had a wide range of practical life skills. He could solve most problems by himself.


A. If my dad hadn't had a wide range of practical life skills, he couldn't have solved most problems by himself.


B. Because my dad hadn't had a wide range of practical life skills, he couldn't have solved most problems by himself. 


C. Since my dad didn't have a wide range of practical life skills, he couldn't solve most problems by himself.


D. If my dad had a wide range of practical life skills, he couldn't solve most problems by himself.
Câu 4: The subjects at high chool were not really relevant to the real world. I cannot apply that knowledge in my job now.


A. If the subjects at high school are more relevant to the real world, I can apply that knowledge in my job now.


B. If the subjects at high school were more relevant to the real world, I could apply that knowledge in my job now.


C. The subjects at high school were relevant to the real world, so I can apply that knowledge in my job now.


D. If the subjects at high school had been more relevant to the real world, I could apply that knowledge in my job now.
Câu 5: My sister didn't have enough money for learning after college. She can't get a Bachelor of Science degree now.


A. If my sister had enough money for learning after college, she could get a Bachelor of Science degree now.


B. If my sister had had enough money for learning after college, she could get a Bachelor of Science degree now.


C. If my sister has enough money for learning after college, she can get a Bachelor of Science degree now.


D. Although my sister didn't have enough money for learning after college she could get a Bachelor of Science degree.

A.
B.
C.
D.

VII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. During my last couple of years as a student here at Union High, I have noticed that there is nothing to do during our occasional free periods. Hanging around in the hallways or in the library with friends isn't productive or relaxing. The student body council noticed this as well and brought it to the attention of Mr. Swanson and the rest of the faculty. A meeting to discuss the issue occurred last Friday, February 10th, in the all-school meeting room.The faculty not only agreed that there wasn't much to do during these free periods, but also seemed determined to find a solution. The student body council and the faculty talked about different ideas for a long time. The faculty had noticed that some students don't like using their free periods for studying. Instead, they spend their time disrupting the students who want to study by being noisy in the library. By the end of the meeting, the faculty had decided to put a pool table and a ping pong table in our student lobby at the start of next semester.I know some people will be concerned about getting their work done with these potential distractions, but I believe this will help us all in enjoying our time at school. I agree that it's important to complete our work but it is just as important to enjoy ourselves and to relax with our friends. School is already such a stressful place. It makes many students feel worried and anxious. We want our school to be a friendly place so that students want to come every day. Students should remember that this change will make the library a lot quieter. Because of this, the students who want to study will be able to do so in peace.To all the students at Union High, I sincerely hope that you enjoy the new additions to our lobby. Hopefully, they will make our free periods a lot more relaxing. If you happen to have one of the same free periods as I do, then please challenge me to a game of pool!
Câu 1: What is the text mostly about?


A. Another choice for free periods at Union High


B. A chance to study in peace at Union High library


C. How students at Union High spend their free periods


D. A meeting at Union High about its new facilities
Câu 2: What is the meeting on February 10th about?


A. Students hanging around freely during free periods.


B. Ineffective time at the Union High library.


C. Finding a solution to spending free periods effectively.


D. Maintaining disciplines at Union High school.
Câu 3: In paragraph 2, the word disrupting is closest in meaning to                    .


A. fighting                   


B. insulting                  


C. corrupting               


D. interrupting
Câu 4: In paragraph 4, the word they refers to                     .


A. faculty members   


B. some students  


C. students' parents     


D. council members
Câu 5: According to the author, new facilities ____________ .


A. make the school a stressful place   


B. make students worried


C. bring anxiety to students' parents   


D. make students relaxed during free periods

A.
B.
C.
D.

VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the foIlowing exchanges.
Câu 1: ~ Nam: "Would you like to register for an online course on extensive reading?" ~ Lan: "                       "


A. Online courses are really popular these days.


B. Yes, I'd love to. How can I register?


C. We should improve our extensive reading.


D. Extensive reading courses are available online.
Câu 2: ~ Lan: What do you think about lifelong learning? ~ Nam: "                         "


A. I am thinking about lifelong learning.


B. Do you like lifelong learning?


C. Lifelong learning helps us to improve our job prospects.


D. What is the definition of lifelong learning, do you think?

A.
B.
C.
D.

V. Mark the letter A , B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Câu 1: If I hadn't stayed up so late last night, I                so tired this morning.


A. wouldn’t feel    


B. felt                          


C. didn't feel     


D. wouldn't have felt
Câu 2: I                   in terrible trouble right now if you hadn't helped me. 


A. am                         


B. will be         


C. would be       


D. would have been
Câu 3: If I had a computer, I                     the assignment last night.


A. finished                   


B. have finished      


C. would have finished 


D. had finished
Câu 4: If you                    harder, you'd have passed the exam.


A. had studied   


B. have studied    


C. studied                    


D. study
Câu 5: If you had lots of money, what                     ?


A. do you do          


B. will you do       


C. would you do   


D. have you done
Câu 6: I'd                   out with you if I weren't so tired.


A. go                           


B. went                        


C. had gone      


D. will go
Câu 7: I'm sure your parents would have been happier if you                 harder before that important exam.


A. work                       


B. worked                   


C. have worked    


D. had worked

A.
B.
C.
D.

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 1: Those students who fail the National High School Exams may want to retake them the following year.


A. pass                        


B. fall                          


C. sit                            


D. take
Câu 2: Thanks to lifelong learning, people's level of awareness has improved significantly.


A. has increased     


B. has declined       


C. has gone up     


D. has bettered
Câu 3: The teacher is going to a conference next week, so our presentation will be put off.


A. delayed                   


B. deferred                  


C. carried out            


D. cancelled

A.
B.
C.
D.