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The traditional definition of literacy is considered to be the ability to read and write, or the ability to use language to read, write, listen, and speak. In modern contexts, the word refers to reading and writing at a level adequate for communication, or at a level that lets one understand and communicate ideas in a literate society, so as to take part in that society. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has drafted the following definition: “Literacy is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts. Literacy involves a continuum of learning to enable an individual to achieve his or her goals, to develop his or her knowledge and potential, and to participate fully in the wider society.”
Policy makers also argue that literacy increases job opportunities and access to higher education. In Kerala, India, for example, female and child mortality rates declined dramatically in the 1960s, when girls who were educated in the educational reforms after 1948 began to raise families. Recent researchers, however, argue that correlations such as the one listed above may have more to do with the effects of schooling rather than literacy in general. Regardless, the focus of educational systems worldwide include a basic concept around communication through text and print, which is the foundation of most definitions of literacy.
Asian, Arab and Sub-Saharan African countries are regions with the lowest literacy rates at about 10% to 12%. East Asia and Latin America have illiteracy rates in the 10 to 15% region while developed countries have illiteracy rates of a few percent. Within ethnically homogeneous regions, literacy rates can vary widely from region to region. This often coincides with the region’s wealth or urbanization, though many factors play a role.
0Câu 41
A literate ___________.
A. cannot communicate with others in written language
B.can communicate in written language
C. can read but does not know how to write
D. cannot read any printed document
Câu 42
Literacy ___________.
A. is used to refer an ability to listen and speak
B.does not develop in modern society
C. helps one develop his or her knowledge and potential
D. is a term which has just come into being in the modem time
Câu 43
Thanks to __________, female and child mortality rates in Kerala declined dramatically in the 1960s.
A. job opportunities
B.job access
C. policy makers
D. the educational reforms for girls
Câu 44
The word “declined” in paragraph 2 can best be replaced with
A. fluctuate
B.dipped
C. relieved
D. decreased
Câu 45
The main cause of the variety of illiterate rates is __________.
A. religion
B.urbanization
C. region
D. wealth
A.
B.
C.
D.

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Many people have been (46) ______about the illiteracy in the world population, despite the fact that literacy rates have increased steadily over the past few decades, especially in the third world. Some countries, such as China, Cuba and Vietnam have experienced the most dramatic growth of literacy and are (47) ______Canadian and European rates. The United Nations (48)______illiteracy as the inability to read and write a simple sentence in any language. Figures of 1998 showed that 20% of the world population is illiterate. Being literate is related to wealth. The higher a person's level of literacy, the higher their potential earnings. The conditions of (49) ______and literacy are highly correlated, but it is important not to conflate literacy with wealth. Increases in literacy do not necessarily cause increases in wealth, (50) ______ does greater wealth necessarily improve literacy. Therefore, wealth is probably not a good barometer of “what it means to be literate.”
0Câu 46
Read the passage and then choose the best answer.
A. concerned
B.interested
C. keen
D. excited
Câu 47
Read the passage and then choose the best answer.
A. going
B.coming
C. running
D. reaching
Câu 48
Read the passage and then choose the best answer.
A. talks
B.calls
C. remarks
D. defines
Câu 49
Read the passage and then choose the best answer.
A. wealth
B.
C. wealthily
D. wealthless
Câu 50
Read the passage and then choose the best answer.
A. no
B.none
C. nor
D. not
A.
B.
C.
D.

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We are already at 6.3 billion in population and that may have something to do with our inability to eradicate hunger and poverty in the world. The world’s populations continue to expand every year, even as the political leaders give a lot of other reasons. The more populous the world is, the more problems we have to suffer. In other words, the world needs more money to pay for the fixes. All of the social problems of the world would be much easier to solve with a declining population, and better to accomplish this through enlightened policies than through plagues and wars. Although with progress in science and technology, food resources are increased, the world’s population expands to overwhelm the increased productivity. We need healthy ecosystems, but in our pursuit of progress, we have destroyed good parts of our rural landscapes and wildlife. Our whole experience shows that we can run out of our resources in the future. We, the human beings of the modern world, have always been able to invent ourselves out of problems. We tend to see only the good side of science and technology. We are enjoying our comfortable material life without any attention to the natural resources. We really do not care much about the environment.
0Câu 1
What is the best tittle of the above passage?
A. Road racing
B.Tour de France
C. Bicycle competition
D. Bicycle racing in France
Câu 2
From the passage, it can be inferred that cyclists have time to rest between stage races because ___.
A. they can’t ride at night
B.cyclists need food and drink
C. stages are very long
D. cyclists want to lengthen the time
Câu 3
The word prestigious means ____________.
A. famous
B.long
C. large
D. Old
Câu 4
In time trials, why do participants cycle as fast as possible?
A. They are timed.
B.They want to win to go to Tour de France.
C. They are allowed to cycle in a limited time.
D. They are free to show their ability.
Câu 5
Where are you most likely to find the passage?
A. In a sport newspaper
B.In an advice column
C. In a household magazine
D. In a business magazine
A.
B.
C.
D.

Choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete this passage.
A beauty contest, or beauty pageant, is a competition between people, (46) _______ largely on the beauty of their physical appearance. The modern beauty pageant can trace its origin to the Miss America pageant, first held in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in 1921, under the title ‘Inter-City Beauty' contest. The following year the title was (47) _______ as Miss America. Other contests include the yearly Miss World competition and Miss Universe, which are the two largest and most famous international beauty contests. Women from around the world (48) _______ in the competition for these titles. To be selected as Miss World or Miss Universe, a contestant must be celibate or single. If a Miss WorId fails to live up to people's expectations, she may, be disqualified. The organizers of the major beauty contests represent their contests (49) _______ being events of world importance. (50) _______ many other people consider beauty contests to be agreeable entertainment event of no great importance.
Câu 46
Choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete this passage.
A. regarded
B.used
C. based
D. set
Câu 47
Choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete this passage.
A. renewed
B.removed
C. retained
D. renamed
Câu 48
Choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete this passage.
A. involve
B.interest
C. excite
D. participate
Câu 49
Choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete this passage.
A. to
B.as
C. of
D. for
Câu 50
Choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete this passage.
A. Therefore
B.Furthermore
C. Besides
D. However
A.
B.
C.
D.

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Teacher’s Day (41) ___________ on the 20th of November each year. Generally, it is meant for school children to show their appreciation to their teachers who (42) ___________ guided them in their studies. It is a time to (43) _____________the bad experiences students may have of their teachers scolding and punishing them. Students give their teachers flowers and gifts. Such gestures are small in (44) __________ to the teacher’s dedication and hard work. Parties are held and there is an (45) __________ of fun and amusement in the school.
Câu 41
Read the passage and choose the best answer to fill in each blank.
A. happens
B.lands
C. carries
D. falls
Câu 42
Read the passage and choose the best answer to fill in each blank.
A. study
B.ignore
C. forget
D. remember
Câu 43
Read the passage and choose the best answer to fill in each blank.
A. Փ
B.did
C. were
D. have
Câu 44
Read the passage and choose the best answer to fill in each blank.
A. evaluation
B.contrast
C. nothing
D. comparison
Câu 45
Read the passage and choose the best answer to fill in each blank.
A. atmosphere
B.air
C. room
D. space
A.
B.
C.
D.

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If you are invited to an American friend’s home for dinner, remember these general rules for polite behavior. First of all, arrive approximately on time but not early. Americans expect promptness. It will be all right to be 10 or 15 minutes late, but not 45 minutes late. When you are invited to someone’s home for meal, it is polite to bring a small gift. Flowers and candy are always appropriate. If you have something attractive made in your country, your host or hostess will certainly enjoy receiving that gift. What will you do if you are served some food that you cannot eat or you do not like? Do not make a fuss about it. Simply eat what you can and hope that no one notices it. Be sure to compliment the cook on the food that you are enjoying. Do not leave immediately after dinner, but do not overstay your welcome, either. The next day, call or write a thank-you note to say how much you enjoyed the evening.
0Câu 46
If you are invited to an American friend’s home, _________.
A. you should be late at least 45 minutes
B.politeness is not necessary
C. you should go late a bit
D. punctuality is appreciated
Câu 47
When you come to someone’s house for dinner, __________.
A. bring a lot of gifts
B.you should never offer any gift
C. bring some flowers, candy, or something made in your native country
D. do not care about gifts
Câu 48
Choose the word that has the closest meaning to the underlined word “compliment”.
A. criticize
B.judge
C. praise
D. mock
Câu 49
Which sentence is NOT true?
A. You should not make someone notice that you do not like the food.
B.You should not leave immediately after the dinner.
C. You should not overstay.
D. You should not compliment the cook on the food.
Câu 50
The next day, _________.
A. invite the host to your house
B.say nothing to the host
C. remember to thank to host for the dinner
D. you needn’t say thank you
A.
B.
C.
D.

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The last two decades have seen enormous changes in the way people's lives are affected by IT. Twenty years ago, few people had access to a computer whilst today most people use them at work, home or school and use of e-mail and the Internet is an every day event.
These developments have brought many benefits to our lives. E-mail makes communication much easier and more immediate. This has numerous benefits for business, commerce, and education. The World Wide Web means that information on every conceivable subject is now available to US. Clearly, for many people this has made life much easier and more convenient.
However, not all the effects of the new technology have been beneficial. Many people feel that the widespread use of e-mail is destroying traditional forms of communication such as letter writing, telephone and face-to-face conversation. In addition, the huge size of the Web means it is almost impossible to control and regulate. This has led to many concerns regarding children accessing unsuitable websites. In conclusion, developments in IT have brought many benefits, yet I believe developments relating to new technology in the future are likely to produce many negative effects that will need to be addressed very carefully.
0Câu 41
In the last twenty years, ________
A. people's lives have been changed a lot because of the invention of the computer.
B.the World Wide Web and e-mail communication have affected modern life.
C. there have been dramatic changes in the field of computer science.
D. there have been developments in telecommunications.
Câu 42
The World Wide Web and e-mail communication _____.
A. have also been used for education purpose
B.causes a busy and exciting life
C. is difficult to get access to
D. is destroying traditional customs
Câu 43
According to the passage, E-mail ___.
A. takes a lot of time to transmit
B.reduces face-to-face contact
C. is used only in business
D. can be checked quickly and easily
Câu 44
Which sentence is NOT mentioned?
A. The World Wide Web provides information.
B.The World Wide Web is difficult to navigate.
C. E-mail communication is quick and easy.
D. The World Wide Web is difficult to control.
Câu 45
The writer thinks future IT developments will be ____.
A. more rapid
B.more negative
C. unexpected
D. more positive
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B.
C.
D.

Choose the word or phrase - A, B, C or D - that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
A major revolution for the automated office is electronic mail. The customary (41) _______ system requires message written on paper to be (42) _______ physically from one location to another. With electronic mail, messages are converted into electronic signals, tranmitted anywhere in the world, and then changed back into the original written form, all in several seconds and minutes at (43) ______.
Through the use of video screens in company offices, a single document can be transmitted to hundreds of people in dozens of branch offices at the same time. Thus, electronic mail, along with databases can be an important asset in teleconferences. Furthermore, the use of electric mail in the form of a 'mailbox' (44) ______ to a telephone is also of great value. Since in offices many telephone calls go uncompleted on the first attempt, with electronic mail, two-way conversion is not essential, so it (45) ______ telephone use and saves time.
0Câu 46
Choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete this passage.
A. particularly
B.certainly
C. hardly
D. gradually
Câu 47
Choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete this passage.
A. receiving
B.service
C. delivery
D. sending
Câu 48
Choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete this passage.
A. the
B.an
C. a
D. Ø
Câu 49
Choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete this passage.
A. or
B.nor
C. along
D. but
Câu 50
Choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete this passage.
A. being
B.be
C. to be
D. been
A.
B.
C.
D.

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The London Marathon celebrates its 23rd birthday. That is 23 years of stresses and strains, blisters and sore bits, and incredible tales. Somehow, yours truly has managed to run four of them. And I have medals to prove it. It seemed like a good idea at the time. I watched the inaugural London Marathon on March 29th 1981. It seemed extraordinary that normal people would want to run 26 miles and 385 yards. And, it must be said, they looked strange and not quite steady at the end of it all. There are, indeed, terrible tales of people losing consciousness by the time they reach that glorious finishing line. But I was captivated. I knew I had to do it.
Three years later I was living in London, not far from Greenwich, where the event begins, and it seemed the perfect opportunity to give it a go. I was only a short train ride from the starting line, but more than 26 miles from the finish. "Who cares?" I thought. By the end I did. The moment I crossed that finishing line, and had that medal placed around my neck, was one of the finest in my life. The sense of achievement was immense. It was a mad thing to do, and ultimately pointless. But knowing that I'd run a Marathon - that most historic of all distant races - felt incredible.
London provides one of the easiest of all the officially sanctioned marathons because most of it is flat. Yes, there are the cobblestones while running through the Tower of London, and there are the quiet patches where crowds are thin and you are crying out for some encouragement - those things matter to the alleged "fun" runners like myself, the serious runners don't think of such things.
Since 1981, almost half a million people have completed the London Marathon, raising more than $125 million for charity. For the majority of the runners, this is what it is all about. It is for charity, for fun, for self-development. It is a wonderful day. I have run it with poor training, with proper training. And I have always loved it. It’s crazy, and it's one of the greatest things I've ever done. If you want to feel as though you've achieved something, run a marathon.
Câu 41
Participation in the London Marathon for the author resulted in…
A. incredible tales.
B.blisters and sore bits.
C. stresses and strains.
D. memorable medals.
Câu 42
When the author watched the end of the first marathon he saw people who were ....
A. losing consciousness.
B.feeling weak and exhausted.
C. having a glorious time.
D. extraordinarily steady.
Câu 43
The reason for the author's participation in the marathon was the fact that he _________.
A. was fascinated by it.
B.lived not far from its finishing line.
C. wanted to receive a medal.
D. wanted to do something incredible.
Câu 44
According to the author, the London Marathon is one of the easiest because _________.
A. many "fun" runners participate in it.
B.there are quiet patches without crowds.
C. it goes through the Tower of London.
D. its course does not slope up or down.
Câu 45
According to the author, one should run the London Marathon to…
A. raise money for charity
B.feel self-fulfillment
C. get some training
D. have fun in a crazy way
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B.
C.
D.

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.Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child.
A.It was not until Alice and Charles had their second child did they decide to move to a bigger house.
B.Not until Alice and Charles had their second child, they decided to move to a bigger house.
C.Only when Alice and Charles had their second child did they decide to move to a bigger house.
D.Only when Alice and Charles had their second child, they decided to move to a bigger house.