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 questions from 38 to 42.            The organisation that today is known as the Bank of America did start out in America, but under quite a different name. Italian American A.P. Giannini estabished this bank on October 17 1904, in a renovated saloon in San Francisco’s Italian community of North Beach under the name Bank of Italy, with immigrants and first – time bank customers comprising the majority of his first customers. During its development, Giannini’s bank survived major crises in the form of a natural disaster and a major economic upheaval that not all other banks were able to overcome.            One major test for Giannini’s bank occurred on April 18,1906, when a massive earthquake struck San Francisco, followed by a raging fire that destroyed much of the city. Giannini obtained two wagons and teams of horses, filled the wagons with the bank’s reserves, mostly in the form of gold, covered the reserves with crates of oranges, and escaped from the chaos of the city with his clients’ funds protected. In the aftermath of the disaster, Giannini’s bank was the first to resume operations. Unable to install the bank in a proper office setting, Giannini opened up shop on the Washington Street Wharf on a makeshift desk created from boards and barrels.            In the period following the 1906 fire, the Bank of Italy continued to prosper and expand. By 1918 there were twenty–four branches of the Bank of Italy, and by 1928 Giannini had acquired numerous other banks, including a Bank of America located in New York City. In 1930 he consolidated all the branches of the Bank of Italy, the Bank of America in New York City, and another bank of America that had formed in California into the Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association.            A second major crisis for the bank occurred during the Great Depression of the 1930s. Although Giannini had already retired prior to the darkest days of Depression, he became incensed when his successor began selling off banks during the bad economic times. Giannini resumed leadership of the bank at the age of sixty-two. Under Giannini’s leadership, the bank weathered the storm of the Depression and subsequently moved into a phase of overseas development.
Câu 1: The word “consolidated” is closest in meaning to ________.


A. harden                                


B. moved                   


C. sold                        


D. merge
Câu 2: It can be inferred from the passage that Giannini used crates of oranges after the earthquake ______.


A. to hide the gold       


B. to fill up the wagons                     


C. to provide nourishment for his customers       


D. to protect the gold from the fire
Câu 3: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the San Francisco earthquake?


A. It happened in 1906.            


B. It occurred in the aftermath of a fire.


C. It caused problems for Giannini’s bank.           


D. It was a tremendous earthquake.
Câu 4: The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses ________.


A. bank failures during the Great Depression


B. a third major crisis of the Bank of America


C. the international development of the Bank of America


D. how Giannini spent his retirement
Câu 5: The word its refers to _________.


A. saloon                                  


B. customer                 


C. immigrant               


D. bank

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B.
C.
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Câu 1: I had never seen her before. However, I recognized her form a photograph.


A. I recognized her from a photograph before I had never seen her.


B. Although I had never seen her before but I recognized her from a photograph.


C. After I had seen her, I recognized her from a photograph.


D. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.
Câu 2: The substance is very toxic. Protective clothing must be worn at all times.


A. Since the substance is very toxic, so protective clothing must be worn at all times.


B. So toxic is the substance that protective clothing must be worn at all times.


C. The substance is such toxic that protective clothing must be worn at all times.


D. The substance is too toxic to wear protective clothing at all times.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 1: They were forced to leave as part of a government drive to expel illegal immigrants.


A. depart                     


B. welcome                             


C. help                                    


D. facilitate
Câu 2: At first, no one believes she was a pilot, but her documents lent colour to her statement.


A. provided evidence for   


B. got information from


C. borrowed colour from                


D. gave no proof of

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: Don’t be _______ by these slick – talking salesmen.


A. put aside 


B. taken in     


C. taken away  


D. put up
Câu 2: She was _______ out of 100 applicants for the position of managing director.


A. short-changed  


B. short-listed     


C. short-sighted 


D. short-handed
Câu 3: One way to let off ________ after a stressful day is to take some vigorous exercise.


A. steam                      


B. cloud                                  


C. tension                                


D. sweat
Câu 4: One third of _______ world’s population consumes two thirds of ______ world’s resources.


A. a / the   


B. the / (no article) 


C. the / the


D. the / a
Câu 5: I didn’t know you were asleep. Otherwise, I _______ so much noise when I came in.


A. didn’t make


B. wouldn’t have made


C. won’t make     


D. wouldn’t make
Câu 6: By the time I _______ this report, I will give you a ring.


A. typed                      


B. will type  


C. have typed  


D. will have typed
Câu 7: ________ the stories about people who reduced their carbon footprint, we started to change our daily consumption habits.


A. Being read 


B. Reading                              


C. Having read   


D. Having been read
Câu 8: In order to avoid boredom, the most important thing is to keep oneself ________.


A. occupation              


B. occupant                            


C. occupied                             


D. occupational
Câu 9: In Britain, most shops close at 6 p.m., ___ in other countries they often open in the evening too.


A. despite                     


B. moreover                            


C. whereas                              


D. nevertheless
Câu 10: No one should be exempt ________ prosecution if they have committed a crime.


A. of  


B. about                                  


C. against                                


D. from
Câu 11: Ms. Thompson is always willing to help, but she doesn’t want ______ at home unless there is an emergency.


A. to call       


B. to be called    


C. being called    


D. calling
Câu 12: He had to explain the lesson very clearly ________.


A. in order that his student to understand it          


B. so that his students could understand it


C. so as to his students understand it    


D. so that his students can understand it
Câu 13: In order to _______ their goals in college, students need to invest the maximum amount of time, money, and energy in their studies.


A. manage                   


B. establish                              


C. achieve                               


D. catch
Câu 14: It is difficult to assess the full _______ of the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, one of the most destructive storms of the U.S. has had in quite some time.


A. range                      


B. amount                               


C. extent                                 


D. quality
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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: The emblem of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations was designed basing on rice – the most important crop for the Southeast Asian people.


A. banner                    


B. motto                                  


C. slogan                                 


D. logo
Câu 2: When the police arrived the thieves took flight leaving all the stolen things behind.


A. did away


B. climbed on  


C. ran away   


D. took away

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 10 to 14.            As a small-business owner, you can avoid many problems simply by improving communication in your office. By clarifying everyone's expectations and roles, you'll help to build greater trust and increased productivity among employees. Here are a few tips for doing so.            Practice active listening. The art of active listening includes (10)_______ close attention to what another person is saying, then paraphrasing (11)______ you've heard and repeating it back. Concentrate on the conversation at hand and avoid unwanted interruptions (cell phone calls, others walking into your office, etc.). Take note of how your own experience and values may color your perception.            Pay attention to non-verbal cues. We don't communicate with words alone. Every conversation comes with a host of non-verbal cues-facial expressions, body language, etc. - that may (12)_______ contradict what we're saying. (13)_______ addressing a staff member or leading a project conference, think carefully about your tone of voice, how you make eye contact, and what your body is "saying". Be consistent throughout.            Be clear and to the point. Don't cloud instructions or requests with irrelevant details, such as problems with past projects or issues with long-departed personnel. State what you need and what you expect. Ask, "Does anyone have any questions?" demonstrate that you prefer questions up-front as (14)_______ to misinterpretation later on.
Câu 1: (10)_______ 


A. showing         


B. using                       


C. paying                    


D. spending
Câu 2: (11)_______ 


A. what            


B. when                       


C. which                     


D. all
Câu 3: (12)_______ 


A. intentional           


B. unintentional          


C. intentionally           


D. unintentionally
Câu 4: (13)_______ 


A. While            


B. When                      


C. Before                    


D. After
Câu 5: (14)_______ 


A. led              


B. opposed                  


C. refrained                 


D. confessed

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Câu 1: The Complex of Hue Monuments was the first site in Viet Nam recognized as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO.


A. Monuments                        


B. was                         


C. the first    


D. recognized
Câu 2: For thousands of years, man has created sweet-smelling substances from wood, herbs, and flowers and using them for perfume or medicine.


A. man                                    


B. sweet-smelling 


C. using them 


D. or
Câu 3: Two billion dollars are not enough for the victims of the tsunami.


A. billion dollars          


B. are                           


C. enough for   


D. of the

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. used     


B. planted                   


C. flooded                  


D. transmitted
Câu 2:


A. educate       


B. transfer                   


C. ancient                   


D. stranger

A.
B.
C.
D.

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 primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 1:


A. cancel     


B. fracture                   


C. pressure                  


D. respect
Câu 2:


A. emotional        


B. continuous              


C. mandatory              


D. adjustable

A.
B.
C.
D.

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 36 to 43. Pollution emitted in industrial areas represents a threat to human health and the surrounding natural resources. We have a tendency to believe that the production processes are the only source of environmental damage, and often forget about the possible long-term effects of harmful production practices. We may think that the closure of these huge industrial areas would improve the quality of the environment. Unfortunately, this ignores the threat of the remaining waste, which is abandoned and poorly stored. It represents an even bigger danger because it stands neglected as it degrades and leaks into the earth without any control at all.Changes in the water chemistry due to surface water contamination can affect all levels of an ecosystem. It can affect the health of lower food chain organisms and, consequently, the availability of food up through the food chain. It can damage the health of wetlands and damage their ability to support healthy ecosystems, control flooding, and filter pollutants from storm water runoff. The health of animals and humans are affected when they drink or bathe in contaminated water. In addition water-based organisms, like fish and shellfish, can pile up and concentrate contaminants in their bodies. When other animals or humans eat these organisms, they receive a much higher dose of contaminant than they would have if they had been directly exposed to the original contamination.Contaminated groundwater can badly affect animals, plants and humans if it is removed from the ground by manmade or natural processes. Depending on the study of rocks of the area, groundwater may rise to the surface through springs or seeps, flow sideways into nearby rivers, streams, or ponds, or sink deeper into the earth. In many parts of the world, groundwater is pumped out of the ground to be used for drinking, bathing, other household uses, agriculture, and industry.Contaminants in the soil can harm plants when they take up the contamination through their roots. Eating, breathing in, or touching contaminated soil, as well as eating plants or animals that have piled up soil contaminants can badly affect the health of humans and animals.Air pollution can cause breathing-related problems and other bad health effects as contaminants are absorbed from the lungs into other parts of the body. Certain air contaminants can also harm animals and humans when they contact the skin. Plants rely on breathing for their growth and can also be affected by exposure to contaminants moved in the air.(Adapted from http://www.grid.unep.ch/waste/download/waste)
Câu 1: The word “it” in the first paragraph refers to______.


A. a danger    


B. the remaining waste


C. the environment             


D. the threat of the remaining waste
Câu 2: Which of the followings has the opposite meaning to the word “absorbed” in the last paragraph?       


A. released                  


B. swallowed  


C. consumed   


D. piled up 
Câu 3: The word “dose” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.


A. body          


B. part 


C. amount       


D. organism                    
Câu 4: Which of the followings is NOT badly affected by contaminated groundwater?


A. Rocks                                


B. Plants                            


C. Human                     


D. Animals                  
Câu 5: According to the passage, which of the followings supports healthy ecosystems?


A. Animals                                                                        


B. Water-based organisms


C. Lower food chain organisms     


D. Wetlands
Câu 6: According to the passage, the industry is likely to be thought as _______.


A. the only source of pollution         


B. the utmost harmful activity


C. a danger to the environment                    


D. a threat to human health
Câu 7: What is the topic of the passage?


A. The quality of the environment  


B. Bad effects of industrial waste


C. Sources of environmental damage         


D. The pollution from the city
Câu 8: Which of the followings affect an ecosystem as the whole?


A. Groundwater contamination   


B. Air contamination


C. Soil contamination     


D. Surface water contamination
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