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.
The factory is fined for discharging dangerous chemicals into the river.




A.releasing
B.increasing
C.decreasing
D.keeping

According to the passage, why is it important to study folk medicine?




A.To perpetuate superstitions.
B.To document cultural heritages.
C.To advance modern medical practices.
D.To experiment with synthetic substances.

Write the letter A, B, C or D on the top of the first page to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
We didn’t go by air because we didn’t have enough money.
A.If we would go by air, we had enough money.
B.We would gone by air if we had enough money.
C.We had had enough money if wewould have gone by air.
D.We would have gone by air if we had had enough money.

Mark the A, B, C or D on the top of the first page to indicate the sentence that the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
The first year at colledge was the most challenging time of his life, but he thoroughly enjoyed it.




A.suddenly
B.immediately
C.completely
D.thoughtfully

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.
Phil: “ You look nice in that red shirt.”
Barbara: “ ……………………………..”




A.I am interesting to hear that.
B.It’s letter nice of you to say so.
C.Are you? Thanks.
D.Oh, poor you.

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.
It is common knowledge that the Internet, often called simply Net, is the largest network of computers in the world. It connects businesses, institutions and individuals. One of its main uses is communication, and electronic mail, or e-mail, is probably the most popular use of the Internet. Although the Net is widely used by people of all ages, many adults are now concerned about is possibly harmful effects on young people.
For example, chatting is a popular activity on the Net. Electronic chat rooms are Internet sites where people can communicate directly with one another. These chat rooms are quite popular with children. However, adults with inappropriate or illegal motives may also join chat rooms. Sometimes these adults try to arrange face-to-face meetings with unsuspecting victims. There have cases where children have been tricked by adults who pass them off as children and who give information that provokes to be entirely false.
Another cause of worry for parents is the huge amount of information accessible to users of the Internet. Not all information on the Net is accurate, and some deliberately misleading. In addition, parents worry that children may be exposed to harmful material. For instance, there are innumerable sites where explicitly violent or pornographic scenes are shown. Moreover, many organizations maintain hate sites that present racist or politically extreme views.
The Internet has tremendous potential for good, but it has also led to some serious questions about appropriate use. Where protection of their children is needed, parents should not hesitate to intervene. Unlimited freedom on the Net can lead to serious, sometimes dangerous, consequences.
The expression pass themselves off as in paragraph 2 means ____.




A.look like
B.participate
C.pretend to be
D.contribute

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 that was blamed on Pfiesteria on North California’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 devasting 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 water.
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 operation may contribute to the expansion of Pfiesteria
C.Pfiesteria was not commonly noticed despite scientific findings
D.the toxic substances emitted by Pfiesteria have a similar effect on human and fish skin

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A.delivers
B.collects
C.reaps
D.produces

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
As an ASEAN member, Vietnam has actively participated in the groups programs and has also created new_____ and cooperation mechanics.




A.initiatives
B.initiators
C.initiations
D.initiates

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
The party leader traveled the length and _____ of the country in an attempt to spread his message.




A.width
B.distance
C.diameter
D.breadth