Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. CARNIVOROUS PLANTS Carnivorous plants are meat-eaters. They grow in boggy places where the soil is not very goos and minerals they need (1) ____order to grow well are in short supply. The plants use their leaves to catch and kill insects which give more of the necessary minerals. They have invented some amazing ways to spice up their diets. Pitcher Plants The pitcher plant’s leaves take the shape of deep containers where pools of water collect. Insects (2) _______to the plant by its bright colouring, strong smell, or by nectar secreted around the rim of the pitcher and fall into the water and (3) ______. They gradually dissolve (4) _____ a kind of insect broth which the plant digests. Sundewa Sundews have bright red leaves (5) ¬¬¬____ with hair which produce a sweet sticky liquid. When an insect lands its feet get stuck to some of the hairs on the leaf. The nearby hairs bend toward the insect, surround it and suffocate it so that it can be digested.
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
A. in
B.up
C. to
D. from
Câu 2

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
A. on
B.into
C. to
D. between
Câu 3

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
A. is attracted
B.is grabbed
C. are attracted
D. are grabbed
Câu 4

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
A. drown
B.float
C. dive
D. surf
Câu 5

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
A. full
B.covered
C. protected
D. crowded
A.
B.
C.
D.

Reading the Following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. The most common causes of tsunamis are underwater earthquakes. To understand earthquakes, you must first understand plate tectonics. The theory of plate tectonics suggests that the lithosphere, or top layer of the Earth, is made up of a series of huge plates. These plates make up the continents and seafloor. They rest on an underlying viscous layer called the asthenosphere. Think of pie cut into eight slices. The pie crust would be the lithosphere and the hot, sticky pie filling underneath would be the asthenosphere. On the Earth, these plates are constantly in motion, moving along each other at a speed of 1 to 2 inches ( 2.5 – 5 cm) per year. The movement occurs most dramatically along earthquakes and volcanism, which, when they occur at the bottom of the ocean, are two possible sources of tsunamis. When two plates come into contact at a region known as a plate boundary, a heavier plate can slip under a lighter one. This is called subduction. Underwater subduction often leaves enormous “ handprints” in the form of deep ocean trenches along the seafloor. In some cases of subduction, part of the seafloor connected to the lighter plate may “snap up” suddenly due to pressure from the sinking plate. This results in an earthquake. The focus of the the earthquke is the point within the Earth where the rupture first occurs, rock break and the first seismic waves are generated. The epicenter is the point on the seafloor directly about the focus. When this piece of the plate snaps up and sends tons of rock shooting upward with tremendous force, the energy of that force is transferred to the water. The energy pushes the water upward above normal sea level. This is birth of a tsunami. The earthquake that generated the December 26, 2004 tsunami in the Idian Ocean was a 9.0 on the Richter scale – one of the biggest in recorded history. ( Source: Solomon Asea)
0Câu 6
Which of the following best states the topic of this text?
A. The magnitude of tsunamis
B.The birth of a tsunami
C.
Series of huge plate on earth.
D. Tsunamis in the Indian Ocean
Câu 7
According to the first paragraph, continents and seafloor are part of ______
A.
huge plates
B.lithosphere
C. plate teconics
D. asthenosphere
Câu 8

The word “ Which” in the passage refers to ____
A. these motion
B.fault lines
C. tsunamis
D.
earthquakes and volcanism
Câu 9

It can be inferred from the passage that the earthquake will never occur when ___
A.
heavier plates and lighter ones break up
B.seismic waves are generated
C. the subduction is evidenced
D. no fault line of plate tectonics happens
Câu 10
The place within the Earth where the first rupture occurs is called____
A. the vocal
B.the epicenter
C. . the focus
D. the center
Câu 11

The word “ tremendous” in the passage is closest meaning to ____
A. remarkable
B.explosive
C. huge
D. challenging
Câu 12
Which of the following nature disasters happening in Indonesia ( in the Indian Ocean) is related to the fault movement of plate tectonics?
A. floods
B.volcanic eruption
C.
soil erosion
D. forest fires
Câu 13

The following is mentioned in the passage about tsunamis, EXCEPT that they are____
A.
related to strong movements of plate tectnonics
B.predictable following any indecence of earthquakes
C. connected to deep ocean trenches along seafloors
D.
close to the rise of sea levels from the sinking plate
A.
B.
C.
D.

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
[1] The American Red Cross was founded in 1881 by the American humanitarian Clara Barton. The American Red Cross acts as a medium of communication between members of the armed forces and their families. It carries on relief to heal suffering caused by flood, fire, and other disasters, and works out measures for preventing such calamities. The organization is directed by a board of governors consisting of 50 people. Its national headquarters is in Washington, D. C. The organization has eight regional offices, about 2200 local chapters, and 44 regional blood centers.
[2] American Red Cross services are organized into several programs. The disaster services program sets up disaster-preparedness plans and, when disaster occurs, provides emergency care for disaster victims and assistance to help people resume normal living. The blood services program is the largest blood donor service in the world. Blood given by volunteers, is collected, processed, and made available to physicians and hospitals for the use of patients. Clinical research is an integral part of the service. In the international services program, members work with international Red Cross organizations in providing supplies, funds, and disaster specialists for relief in major foreign disasters. The American Red Cross has more than 1.5 million volunteers participating in activities that are supported mainly by voluntary contributions through United Way and annual Red Cross campaigns.
0Câu 6
What can be the most suitable title for the passage?
A. Voluntary programs in the United States
B.Volunteer work in the United States
C. International Red Cross
D. The American Red Cross
Câu 7
Which of the following tasks is NOT done by the American Red Cross?
A. Working out measures to prevent disasters.
B.Checking health for poor people.
C. Relieving suffering caused by disasters.
D. Connecting people working in the armed forces and their families.
Câu 8
The word calamities in paragraph l refers to_________.
A.
accidents
B.events
C. tragedies
D. disasters
Câu 9
According to the passage, all of these programs are carried out by the American EXCEPT for ____________.
A. research and development services
B.disaster services
C. international services
D. blood services
Câu 10
Which of the following would best describe the author’s attitude towards the American Red Cross?
A. Supportive
B.Neutral
C. Uninterested
D.
Enthusiastic
A.
B.
C.
D.

Choose A, B, C, or D to complete the text.
In 2000, world leaders (11)_______ their support to reduce extreme poverty during the United Nations Millennium Summit. The resulting UN Millennium Development Goals established a timeline for the world to work to reduce extreme poverty by 2015. Concerned citizens are needed to join forces to encourage governments to follow-through on their promises, (12)_______ to make the issue of ending child poverty more visible and (13)_______. By joining the Stop Child Poverty campaign, every year, every month, every day, we can end hunger, pain, fear and (14)_______ for millions of children. Children are often the first victims of war, disease and disaster. Children, who need the most protection in society, end up with the (15)______. Poverty is unkind and brutal, (16)______ when it affects children, and it manifests in physical, emotional and social ways. You have the opportunity (17)______ on the forefront of a new movement dedicated (18)_______ extreme poverty in our lifetime, and to help (19)_______ the way we grow as a community. Volunteers for the Stop Child Poverty Campaign must be at least 18 years of age, be in good health, be enthusiastic and creative, and have a strong (20)______ to stop child poverty!
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Choose A, B, C, or D to complete the text.
A. pledged
B.guaranteed
C. made
D. promised
Câu 12
Choose A, B, C, or D to complete the text.
A. despite
B.as well as
C.
so
D.
but
Câu 13
Choose A, B, C, or D to complete the text.
A. assess
B.access
C. accessible
D. assessable
Câu 14
Choose A, B, C, or D to complete the text.
A. suffering
B.sufferance
C. suffer
D. suffers
Câu 15
Choose A, B, C, or D to complete the text.
A. few
B.little
C. less
D. least
Câu 16
Choose A, B, C, or D to complete the text.
A. specially
B.particularly
C. special
D. particular
Câu 17
Choose A, B, C, or D to complete the text.
A. to have been
B.to be
C. to being
D. being
Câu 18
Choose A, B, C, or D to complete the text.
A. ending
B.to end
C. to ending
D.
to be ended
Câu 19
Choose A, B, C, or D to complete the text.
A. make
B.shape
C. form
D. create
Câu 20
Choose A, B, C, or D to complete the text.
A. desirability
B.
desire
C. eagerness
D. passion
A.
B.
C.
D.

Read the passage, then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.
Let's see if you can correctly answer the following question: At what age are Latter-day Saint youth allowed to date? Of course, you probably immediately said, “16”. OK, then, how about this one: At what age are you allowed to have a boyfriend or girlfriend? You may be thinking, “Um, 16. Didn’t I just answer that?” Well, if that was your answer, then, even though you aced the first question, you missed the second one. Just because you can date when you turn 16 doesn't mean you should immediately start looking for a steady boyfriend or girlfriend.
For decades, prophets have preached that youth who are in no position to marry should not pair off exclusively. For instance, President Hinckley (1910-2008) said, “When you are young, do not get involved in steady dating. When you reach an age where you think of marriage, then is the time to become so involved. But you boys who are in high school don’t need this, and neither do the girls". So what does this counsel really mean, and what are the reasons for it?
To begin with, there are two different types of dating: casual dating steady (or serious) dating. The distinction between the two has to do with exclusivity. With casual dating, there is no exclusivity. The two people aren’t “a couple” or “an item”, and they don't refer to each other as a “boyfriend or “girlfriend”. They don’t pair off. People who are casually dating are simply friends. This is the kind of dating the Church encourages you to do after you turn 16. You should put aside a need to find a “one and only”. If you’re dating casually, you don’t expect a relationship to become a romance. You have fun, you do a variety of things with a variety of people. On the other hand, steady dating means the couple is exclusive with one another. They expect each other not to date anyone else or to be emotionally or physically close with other people. Couples who date seriously consider the future, because there is a real possibility they could stay together. This is the kind of dating the Church encourages young adults (generally, people in their 20s) to progress toward, because that’s the age when they should be thinking of marrying.
You should avoid becoming exclusive as teenagers, because an exclusive relationship requires a high level of commitment from both partners, and you’re not in a position to make that kind of commitment as teens - neither emotionally, physically, nor in terms of your future plans. As President Boyd K. Packer, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, has said to youth. “Avoid steady dating. Steady dating is courtship, and surely the beginning of courtship ought to be delayed until you have emerged from your teens”.
0Câu 41
It can be inferred from the first paragraph that _________.
A. teenagers date as many boyfriends or girlfriends as they can
B.young people shouldn’t be allowed to date at 16
C. dating doesn’t mean having exclusive boyfriend or girlfriend
D. teenagers are supposed to have a steady boyfriend or girlfriend
Câu 42
The word “aced” in paragraph I is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. understood
B.succeeded in
C. gave up
D. misled
Câu 43
According to the passage, what is NOT true about casual dating?
A. You can be friend with each other.
B.You don’t pair off exclusively.
C. You meet different kinds of people.
D. You find your ‘‘one and only”.
Câu 44
It is stated in the passage that steady dating _____________.
A. suits people who are in their 20s
B.requires hardly any commitment
C. is courtship that you ought to have in your teens
D. includes a variety of things with a variety of people
Câu 45
Which of the following would serve as the best title for the passage?
A. At what age are young people allowed to date?
B.Casual dating or steady dating.
C. Popular kinds of dating for teenagers.
D. Make your teenage dating by keeping it casual.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Choose the correct words to complete the passage.
Peer relationships are very important to teens. Friendships provide teens with opportunities to develop conflict resolution skills. Teens can learn how to earn a fight and still (26) _______ friends. Friends provide fun and excitement for teens through companionship and recreation. Friends also give (27) ________ to one another. Teens talk through lots of issues and problems with their friends. Loyalty is a valued trait in friendship. Teens are looking for loyal allies that can (28) _________ them out at school or in their own neighborhood. Friendships also provide stability during times of stress or transition. It is helpful to teens to have a friend who is going (29) _________ the same situations and can ease the anxieties of the times.
What happens when youth don’t have friends? Teens without friends tend to be more lonely and unhappy. They tend to have lower (30) ______ of academic achievement and lower self-esteem. As they get older, they are more apt to drop out of school and to get involved in delinquent activities.
0Câu 46
Choose the correct words to complete the passage.
A. remain
B.organize
C. complete
D. separate
Câu 47
Choose the correct words to complete the passage.
A. advice
B.success
C. fortune
D. finance
Câu 48
Choose the correct words to complete the passage.
A. make
B.give
C. help
D. turn
Câu 49
Choose the correct words to complete the passage.
A. through
B.out
C. into
D. with
Câu 50
Choose the correct words to complete the passage.
A. standards
B.values
C. levels
D. numbers
A.
B.
C.
D.

Choose the best answer to complete the following paragraph.
Energy can never be created or destroyed, only (1)………… - moved from place to place. One way energy is moved from place to place is by moving objects. Imagine hitting a tee ball with a bat. When you hit the ball with the bat, energy is transferred from the bat to the ball. If you swing the bat slowly, the ball won't go very far when you hit it. But if you swing the bat faster, it will have more (2) ………… energy. That energy will be transferred to the ball, and the ball will go much farther. Energy can also be transferred through sound. Try high-fiving your friend very slowly. You probably won't make very much sound. If you high-five at the normal speed, your hands have more kinetic energy, and you'll make a nice smack. What you're hearing is energy (3) ………… sound. The same thing happens when you hit a drum, or pluck the strings of a guitar. Energy can also be transferred through light. Light from the sun makes your body feel warmer. Plants use energy from light and grow bigger and make oxygen. Energy can also be transferred through (4) …………. This kind of energy can be used for almost anything. But remember: Energy cannot be created. Energy in the form of electricity has to be transferred from another kind of energy. Wind power uses a machine called a turbine that turns the energy of the wind into electricity. Coal, oil, and gas power burn different kinds of material, creating heat that gets turned into electricity. Solar power (5) ………… electricity from the sun's light — although not as easily as a plant.
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Choose the best answer to complete the following paragraph
A. assigned
B.conveyed
C.
D. transferred
Câu 2
Choose the best answer to complete the following paragraph
A. potential
B.mechanical
C. renewable
D. kinetic
Câu 3
Choose the best answer to complete the following paragraph
A. turned up
B.turned over
C. turned out
D. turned into
Câu 4
Choose the best answer to complete the following paragraph
A. electrician
B.electrical
C. electricity
D. electric
Câu 5
Choose the best answer to complete the following paragraph
A. raises
B.generates
C. spawns
D. breeds
A.
B.
C.
D.

Choose the correct option A, B, C or D to complete this passage.
Seeking a new life and hoping for a significant (46) ________ in their standard of living, foreign workers began flocking into Western Europe during the 1950s. In Britain, some of the first immigrants arriving from the West Indies and the Indian subcontinent were welcomed by brass bands, but the dream of a new life soon (47) ________ sour for many.
Attracted by the promise to earn good money and learn new skills, the reality they found was often one of low wages and, in many cases, unemployment. Some did not adapt (48) ________ to life in a country of cold weather, cold welcomes and discrimination. The (49) ________ of West Indian immigrants moved into the inner cities, areas that were already fraught with social tensions caused by poverty and poor housing. There were cases of open hostility towards the newcomers; in 1958, riots (50) ________ out in Notting Hill, West London, when gangs of white youths began taunting immigrants.
0Câu 46
Choose the correct option A, B, C or D to complete this passage.
A. variation
B.modification
C. switch
D. change
Câu 47
Choose the correct option A, B, C or D to complete this passage.
A. turned
B.switched
C. converted
D. changed
Câu 48
Choose the correct option A, B, C or D to complete this passage.
A. easily
B.normally
C. greatly
D. closely
Câu 49
Choose the correct option A, B, C or D to complete this passage.
A. majority
B.number
C. most
D. percentage
Câu 50
Choose the correct option A, B, C or D to complete this passage.
A. started
B.carried
C. broke
D. came
A.
B.
C.
D.

Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects, such as envelopes or packages with stamps on them. It is one of the world’s most popular hobbies, with estimates of the number of collectors ranging up to million in the United States alone. Many collectors enjoy accumulating stamps without worrying about the tiny details, but the creation of a large or comprehensive collection generally requires some philatelic knowledge. This is especially important for those who intend to spend large amounts for stamps. Stamp collectors are an important source of revenue for some small countries that create limited runs of elaborate stamps designed mainly to be bought by stamp collectors. The stamps produced by these countries far exceed the postal needs of the countries. Some collectors, observing the generally rising prices of rare stamps, have taken to Philatelic Investment. Rare stamps are among the most portable investments, and are easy to store. They offer an attractive alternative to art, other collectible investments, and precious metals.
0Câu 1
Stamp collecting___________ .
A. is popular in the USA
B.does not consist of collecting envelopes
C. is a rare hobby
D. is not rather popular
Câu 2
The word “accummulating” has the closest meaning to____________.
A. estimating
B.counting
C. collecting
D. purchasing
Câu 3
According to the passage, ___________ .
A. there are some people who spend a lot money on stamp collecting
B.stamp collecting needs no knowledge
C. about 20 million people in the USA are not interested in stamp collecting
D. all stamp collectors are intestested in tiny details of a stamp
Câu 4
Which sentence is true?
A. Stamps cannot bring revenue.
B.Elaborate stamps are designed for postal needs.
C. All stamps are created for the postal needs.
D. There are stamps created to be bought by stamp collectors.
Câu 5
Stamps___________.
A. are easy to store
B.are unportable investments
C. cannot be invested
D. are not easy to store
A.
B.
C.
D.

Hobbies are practiced for interest and enjoyment, rather than financial reward. Examples include collecting, creative and artistic pursuits, making, tinkering, sports and adult education. Engaging in a hobby can lead to acquiring substantial skill, knowledge, and experience. However, personal fulfilment is the aim.
What are hobbies for some people are professions for others: a game tester may enjoy cooking as a hobby, while a professional chef might enjoy playing (and helping to debug) computer games. Generally speaking, the person who does something for fun, not remuneration, is called an amateur (or hobbyist), as distinct from professional.
An important determinant of what is considered a hobby, as distinct from a profession (beyond the lack of remuneration), is probably how easy it is to make a living at the activity. Almost no one can make a living at cigarette card or stamp collecting, but many people find it enjoyable; so it is commonly regarded as a hobby.
Amateur astronomers often make meaningful contributions to the professionals. It is not entirely uncommon for a hobbyist to be the first to discover a celestial body or event.
In the UK, the pejorative noun anorak (similar to the Japanese 'otaku' meaning a geek or enthusiast) is often applied to people who obsessively pursue a particular hobby that is considered boring, such as train spotting or stamp collecting.
0Câu 6
Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Hobbies are recreational activities.
B.Hobbies are mainly practised for profit.
C. Hobbies can give people knowledge and experience.
D. Hobbies make people feel relaxed and satisfied.
Câu 7
According to the passage, a hobbyist ________.
A. may enjoy his work as a hobby
B.indulges in many hobbies
C. is usually paid for his hobbies
D. is distinguished from a professional
Câu 8
Stamp collecting is commonly regarded as a hobby because ____.
A. people find it easy to pursue
B.people find it profitable
C. people can make a living at it
D. people find it enjoyable
Câu 9
Which of the following is NOT called 'celestial bodies'?
A. the sun
B.planet
C. the Galaxy
D. stars
Câu 10
What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. Stamp collecting is not popular nowadays.
B.The word 'anorak' is derived from japanese.
C. People who are very interested in boring hobbies are criticized.
D. “People who are very interested in boring hobbies are criticized” & “Stamp collecting is not popular nowadays” are correct.
A.
B.
C.
D.