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.            Pollution is a threat to many species on Earth, but sometimes it can cause species to thrive. Such is the case with Pfiesteria piscicida. A one-celled creature called a dinoflagellate, Pfiesteria inhabits warm coastal areas and river mouths, especially along the eastern United States. Although scientists have found evidence of Pfiesteria in 3,000-year-old sea floor sediments and dinoflagellates are thought to be one of the oldest life forms on earth, few people took notice of Pfiesteria.Lately, however, blooms – or huge, dense populations – of Pfiesteria are appearing in coastal waters, and in such large concentrations the dinoflagellates become ruthless killers. The blooms emit powerful toxins that weaken and entrap fish that swim into the area. The toxins eventually cause the fish to develop large bleeding sores through which the tiny creatures attack, feasting on blood and flesh. Often the damage is astounding. During a 1991 fish kill, which was blamed on Pfiesteria on North Carolina’s Neuse River, nearly one billion fish died and bulldozers had to be brought in to clear the remains from the river. Of course, such events can have a devastating effect on commercially important fish, but that is just one way that Pfiesteria causes problems. The toxins it emits affect human skin in much the same way as they affect fish skin. Additionally, fisherman and others who have spent time near Pfiesteria blooms report that the toxins seem to get into the air, where once inhaled they affect the nervous system, causing severe headaches, blurred vision, nausea, breathing difficulty, short-term memory loss and even cognitive impairment.            For a while, it seemed that deadly Pfiesteria blooms were a threat only to North Carolina waters, but the problem seems to be spreading. More and more, conditions along the east coast seem to be favorable for Pfiesteria. Researchers suspect that pollutants such as animal waste from livestock operations, fertilizers washed from farmlands and waste water from mining operations have probably all combined to promote the growth of Pfiesteria in coastal waters.
Câu 1: What is true of Pfiesteria?   


A. It seems to flourish in the presence of certain pollutants


B. It has been a menace to fish and humans for over 3000 years.


C. It is the oldest life form on earth


D.  In large concentrations, it poses a threat to fish but not to humans.
Câu 2: What is the main function of the toxins emitted by the dinoflagellates?


A. They are quick-acting poisons that kill fish within minutes.


B. They weaken the fish just long enough for the tiny creatures to attack


C. They damage the nervous system of potential predators.


D. They cause fish to develop wounds on which creatures feed.
Câu 3: The word “astounding” in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.


A. continual                            


B. incredible                  


C. spectacular                      


D. apprehensive
Câu 4: What were bulldozers used for in the Neuse River?


A. cleaning up the sediment at the bottom of the river


B. excavating holes to bury the dead fish


C. scooping up the vast number of dead fish in the water


D. removing the huge amount of Pfiesteria from the river
Câu 5: According to the paragraph 2, what will NOT happen if one breathes the toxic air?


A. vomiting                 


B. visual impairments


C. circulatory difficulty    


D. terrible headaches
Câu 6: What is especially worrying about Pfiesteria blooms?        


A. Conditions are becoming increasingly favourable for their spread


B. They are fatal to humans who come in contact with them


C. They have devastated the fishing industry in U.S coastal waters


D. Researchers have no idea as to exactly what causes them
Câu 7: All of the following are true, according to the passage, EXCEPT _____


A. Pfiesteria caused the death of about one billion fish in the late 1990s


B. animal and chemical waste from farmlands, livestock and mining operations may contribute to the expansion of Pfiesteria


C. Pfiesteria was not commonly noticed despite scientific findings


D. the toxic subtances emitted by Pfiesteria have a similar effect on human and fish skins
Câu 8: In which environment would you NOT expect a Pfiesteria bloom to develop?


A. a marsh which absorbs waste water from a nearby pig farm


B. a river located near a rock quarry


C. a cool mountain lake teeming with fish


D. a river that flows through rich farmland
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D n your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Câu 1: – John: ―How about giving me a hand?‖
- Tom: ―            


A. I promise.    


B. No, not yet.  


C. Sure, I’d be glad to help. 


D.  You’re welcome!
Câu 2: – Liz: ―Thanks for the nice gift you brought to us!‖
- Jennifer: ―                                    


A. Alright. Do you know how much it costs?     


B. Not at all. Don’t mention it.


C.  Actually speaking, I myself don’t like it.    


D. Welcome! It’s very nice of you.

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Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
Câu 1: Lack of sleep over the last few monthsis finally        Jane.


A. catching up with 


B. getting on with    


C. coming over     


D. putting on
Câu 2: In China’s largest psychiatric facility, there is a serious lack of resources but the staff try hard to                         this in their treatment of the patients.


A. make up for    


B. go in for   


C. put up with       


D. set in for
Câu 3: Of all the factors affecting agricultural yields, the weather is the one_____the most.


A. that influences farmers 


B. farmers that is influences


C. why farmers influence it   


D. influences farmers
Câu 4: The passport she carried was                             .
 false


A. artificial   


B. imitation   


C. untrue 


D.  false
Câu 5: Jane’s eyes burned and her shoulders ached. She                              at the computer for five straight hours. Finally, she took a break.


A. has sat   


B. has been sitting    


C. had been sitting        


D. had sat
Câu 6: He showed his                               for the TV program by switching it off.


A.  distaste  


B. discontent   


C. annoyance     


D. boredom
Câu 7: It is necessary that he                               of his old parents.
 took care


A. takes care   


B. to take care   


C. take care         


D.  took care
Câu 8: The two countries have reached an agreement through dialogues described as ________


A. productive 


B. unproductive     


C. productivity    


D.  counterproductive
Câu 9: People usually can get sufficient                                of the calcium their bodies need from the food they consume.


A. variety  


B. source 


C. amount  


D. number
Câu 10: The weather is going to change soon; I feel it in my                               .


A.  body     


B. legs


C. skin 


D.  bones
Câu 11: Kelly wanted to have a live band                                 at her wedding.


A. to be played  


B. played 


C. play 


D. been playing
Câu 12: It is a top secret. You                             tell anyone about it.


A. won’t    


B. needn’t     


C. mustn’t    


D. mightn’t
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Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
Câu 1:


A. advanced                  


B. surprised   


C. orphaned


D. weighed
Câu 2:


A. thereupon            


B.  thrill  


C.  through      


D. throne

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B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
Câu 1:


A. measurement        =


B. information     


C. economic  


D. engineer
Câu 2:


A. facilities                


B.  particular  


C. inhabitant   


D. governmental

A.
B.
C.
D.

Each of the following sentences contains one error. Underline and correct it. (10 pts)
Câu 1: I do not know where could he go so early in the morning.


A. could he


B. do not know


C. in


D. where
Câu 2: The food in my country is different than that in the United States


A. my country


B. than


C. in


D. the
Câu 3: Some of the students seemed very nervously before the final exam.


A. Some of


B. seemed


C. nervously


D. before
Câu 4: The teacher told the students to sit down and not opening the booklets until he told them to do so.


A. to sit


B. opening


C. until


D. to do
Câu 5: In order to being a good salesgirl, you mustn't be rude to the customers.


A. In order


B. being


C. mustn't


D. customers.
Câu 6: The office was broken into but nothing were missing.


A. The office


B. was broken


C. nothing


D. were
Câu 7: The effectiveness of learning with computers depend on some factors.


A. effectiveness


B. with


C. depend


D. factors
Câu 8: He usually spends half an hour walking with his son everyday.


A. He


B. spends


C. walking


D. everyday
Câu 9: She wondered how her friend looked like now, after so many years away.


A. wondered


B. how


C. looked


D. so many
Câu 10: Da Lat, where is located on High Land, is famous for its mild climate.


A. where


B. located


C. for


D. climate
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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: Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal. It marked a new episode in Vietnam’s football history
       


A. Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal and marked a new episode in Vietnam’s football history.


B. Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal that it marked a new episode in Vietnam’s football history.


C. Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal then it marked a new episode in Vietnam’s football history.


D. Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal, which marked a new episode in Vietnam’s football history.
Câu 2: They didn’t have the right visas. They couldn’t legally re-enter Thailand
 
       


A. If they had had the right visas, they could have re-entered Thailand legally.


B. Had they had the right visas, they couldn’t re-entered Thailand legally.


C. Were they to have the right visas, they could re-entered Thailand legally.


D. If they had the right visas, they could re-entere Thailand legally.

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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: Mai and Lan are talking about Mai’s new house
       - Lan: “What a lovely house you have!”
       - Mai: “________________”


A.  I’m glad you like it. Thanks    


B. Thanks. It must be very expensive


C. You’re welcome 


D. Certainly!
Câu 2: Lora is talking to Maria about her failure at applying for a job
       - Lora: “__________”
       - Maria: “Never mind, better luck next time”
 


A. I have a lot on my mind 


B. I’ve broken your precious vase


C. I couldn’t keep my mind on work    


D. I didn’t get the vacant position

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B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Câu 1: I have never listened to jazz music before.


A. This is the first jazz music I listen to.


B. This is the first time I listen to jazz music.


C. This is the first time I have listened to jazz music.


D. This is the first time I listened to jazz music.
Câu 2: Noisy as the hotel was, they stayed there.


A. Much as the hotel was noisy, they stayed there


B. In spite of the noisy hotel and they liked it


C. Despite the hotel was noisy, they stayed there


D. Although the noisy hotel, they stayed there
Câu 3: “I’ll let you know the answer by the end of this week”, Tom said to Janet.
       


A. Tom offered to give Janet the answer by the end of the week


B. Tom promised to give Janet the answer by the end of the week


C. Tom suggested giving Janet the answer by the end of the week


D. Tom insisted on letting Janet know the answer by the end of the week

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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: No vehicle weighing over 3.5 tons is allowed on this bridge, according to traffic signs placed at both ends of the structure.


A. corruption                          


B. construction              


C. connection                       


D. confusion
Câu 2: The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years.


A. comparatively                    


B. absolutely                 


C. relevantly                        


D. almost

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B.
C.
D.