Read the passage, then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.
I’ve spent years studying happiness, and one of the most significant conclusions I’ve drawn is this: there is little correlation between the circumstances of people s lives and how happy they are. A moment's reflection should make this obvious. We all know people who have had a relatively easy life yet are essentially unhappy. And we know people who have suffered a great deal but generally remain happy.
The first secret is gratitude. All happy people are grateful. Ungrateful people cannot be happy. We tend to think that being unhappy leads people to complain, but it’s truer to say that complaining leads to people becoming unhappy.
The second secret is realizing that happiness is a by-product of something else. The most obvious sources are those pursuits that give our lives purpose - anything from studying insects to playing baseball. The more passions we have, the more happiness we're likely to experience.
Finally, the belief that something permanent transcends us and that our existence has some larger meaning can help us be happier. We need a spiritual or religious faith, or a philosophy of life.
Whatever your philosophy is, it should encompass this truism: if you choose to find the positive in virtually every situation, you will be blessed, and if you choose to find the awful, you will be cursed. As with happiness itself, this is largely your decision to make.
0Câu 41
What does the word “yet” in the first paragraph probably mean?
A. moreover
B.nevertheless
C. because
D. therefore
Câu 42
According to the writer, which of the following can be considered happy?
A. A man who believes that nobody but himself can bring happiness to him.
B.A patient who is to die in a week but is grateful that life has given him enough.
C. A student who fails to graduate but worries nothing as he thinks life is going on.
D. A man whose family ensures him of everlasting comfortable life.
Câu 43
By saying that “happiness is a by-product of something else”, the writer implies that …
A. one can find boundless happiness in sports.
B.
C. life without passions is like a man without a secret.
D. studying insects can bring happiness.
Câu 44
The word “encompass” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to …
A. contrast
B.explain
C. resemble
D. include
Câu 45
According to the text, the best policy in our life is to remain …
A. optimistic
B.secretive
C. pessimistic
D. indifferent
A.
B.
C.
D.

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.
0Câu 41
(41)
A. more than
B.far more
C. very much
D. little more
Câu 42
(42)
A. that
B.Where
C. when
D. what
Câu 43
(43)
A. progress
B.
C. achievement
D. development
Câu 44
(44)
A. liberates
B.links
C. unites
D. connects
Câu 45
(45)
A. main
B.major
C. leading
D. central
A.
B.
C.
D.

Read the passage, then choose the one best answer.
In 776 B.C. the first Olympic Games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honor the Greeks' chief god, Zeus. The Greeks emphasized physical fitness and strength in their education of youth. Therefore, contests in running, jumping, discus and javelin throwing, boxing, 5 and horse and chariot racing were held in individual cities, and the winners competed every four years at Mount Olympus. Winners were greatly honored by having olive wreaths placed on their heads and having poems sung about their deeds. Originally these were held as games of friendship, and any wars in progress were halted to allow 10 the games to take place.
The Greeks attached so much importance to these games that they calculated time in four year cycles called "Olympiads" dating from 776 B.C.
0Câu 46
What would be the best title for this passage?
A. Hunting Crocodiles: Terror in the Swamp
B.The Animals of the Swamp
C. Crocodilians: Similarities and Differences
D. Alligators and Crocodiles: American Brothers
Câu 47
What don't alligators eat?
A. People
B.garbage
C. water animals
D. fish
Câu 48
The word “them” in the passage refers to _______.
A. Crocodiles
B.people
C. birds
D. alligators
Câu 49
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Alligators and crocodiles both often hurt people.
B.Alligators and crocodiles both prefer warm places.
C.
D. Alligators and crocodiles are both protected.
Câu 50
Which of the following sentences should NOT belong in the passage?
A. They eat only fish and other water animals.
B.Their skin is dark, with bright stripes and spots of yellow.
C. They look similar, and so many people might even think they are the same animal.
D. There are also strict controls on the hunting of deer and other animals.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Orbis is an organisation which helps blind people of everywhere. It has built an eye hospital inside an aeroplane and flown it all over the world with an international medical team. Samantha Graham, a fourteen-year-old schoolgirl from England, went with the plane to Mongolia. Samantha tells the story of the Eukhtuul, a young Mongolian girl.
“Last year, when Eukhtuul was walking home from school, she was attacked by boys with sticks and her eyes were badly damaged. Dr. Duffey, an Orbis doctor, said that without an operation she would never see again. I thought about all the things I do that she couldn't, things like reading schoolbooks, watching television, seeing friends, and I realised how lucky I am.”
“The Orbis team agreed to operate on Eukhtuul and I was allowed to watch, together with some Mongolian medical students. I prayed the operation would be successful. The next day I wailed nervously with Eukhtuul while Dr. Duffey removed her bandages. “In six months your sight will be back to normal,” he said. Eukhtuul smiled, her mother cried, and I had to wipe away some tears, too!”
“Now Eukhtuul wants to study hard to become a doctor. Her whole future has changed, thanks to a simple operation. We should all think more about how much our sight means to us.”
0Câu 1
What information can be learned from this passage?
A. the international work of some eye doctor
B.the life of schoolchildren in Mongolia
C. the difficulties for blind travellers
D. the best way of studying medicine
Câu 2
The word "she" in the passage refers to _______.
A. the nurse
B.the writer
C. Eukhtuul
D. the medical student
Câu 3
After meeting Eukhtuul, Samantha felt ______.
A. proud of the doctor's skill
B.grateful for her own sight
C. surprised by Eukhtuul's ability
D. angry about Eukhtuul's experience
Câu 4
What is the result of Eukhtuul's operation?
A. She can see better but can never have normal eyes
B.Before she recovers, she needs another operation
C. After some time she will see as well as before
D. She can't see perfectly again
Câu 5
What is the writer's main purpose in writing this passage?
A. to report a patient's cure
B.to warn against playing with sticks
C. to describe a dangerous trip
D.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Choose the corrects words to complete the passage.
Population in the world is currently (2017) growing at a rate of around 1.12% per year (down from 1.14% in 2016). The current average population increase is estimated (1) _______ 83 million people per year.
Annual growth rate reached its (2) _______ in the late 1960s, when it was at around 2%. The rate of increase has nearly halved since then, and will continue (3) _______ in the coming years. It is estimated to reach 1% by 2023, less than 0.5% by 2052, and 0.25% in 2076 (a yearly addition of 27 million people to a population of 10.7 billion). In 2100, it should be only 0.09%, or an addition of only 10 million people to a total population of 11.2 billion.
World population will therefore continue to grow in the 21st century, but at a much slower rate (4) ________ to the recent past. World population has doubled (100% increase) in 40 years from 1959 (3 billion) to 1999 (6 billion). It is now estimated that it will (5) _______ another nearly 40 years to increase by another 50% to become 9 billion by 2037.
0Câu 6
Choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete this passage.
A. in voting
B.for vote
C. vote
D. to vote
Câu 7
Choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete this passage.
A. to
B.for
C. with
D. against
Câu 8
Choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete this passage.
A. made
B.did
C. founded
D. found
Câu 9
Choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete this passage.
A. demand
B.raise
C. want
D. ask
Câu 10
Choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete this passage.
A. satisfy
B.satisfied
C. satisfactory
D. satisfaction
Câu 11
Choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete this passage.
A. intend
B.intensive
C. intense
D. intention
Câu 12
Choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete this passage.
A. chained
B.trained
C. changed
D. charged
Câu 13
Choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete this passage.
A. took up
B.took to
C. took in
D. took over
Câu 14
Choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete this passage.
A. jail
B.on jail
C. jailed
D. jailing
Câu 15
Choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete this passage.
A. finally
B.initially
C. initial
D. final
A.
B.
C.
D.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
My first piece of advice to people who want to start getting fit is: don't buy an exercise bike. Typically, people who buy them use them for a week or so and then forget about them. They are effective if they are used regularly but you need to be determined. Most people will find it much easier to go for a gentle jog around the park. As well as being easy to do, jogging is also relatively cheap compared to most other sports. You don't need to buy expensive clothes if you're just going running around the park or on the beach. The main thing is that they're comfortable, and that they keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. There is one piece of equipment, however, that you will have to spend time and money on, and that's your running shoes. Remember that you are not looking for a fashion item, but for something that will support your feet and protect you from injury. They can be expensive, but if they are good quality they will last you a long time. It's always best to get expert advice, and the best place for that is a sports shop. And remember that training too hard is not very effective. Research has shown that somebody who exercises for twice as long or twice as hard as another person doesn't automatically become twice as fit.
0Câu 41
What is true about the exercise bikes?
A. Exercise bikes do not help you get fit.
B.Most people don't use it for very long.
C. Many people prefer it to gentle jogging.
D.
It is more costly than most other sports.
Câu 42

The word "determined" in the passage probably means______
A. confident
B.positive
C. decisive
D. flexible
Câu 43
According to the author, you should______
A. keep warm at all times when you are jogging
B.spend time and money on fashionable items
C.
go to sports shop for high quality running shoes
D. go jogging around a park or on the beach
Câu 44
The word "injury" in the passage is closest in meaning to _____
A. shocking
B.breaking
C. bleeding
D. suffering
Câu 45

It is stated in the passage that ______
A. you are advised to start jogging by walking for ten minutes
B.you won't necessarily be a lot fitter by running twice as fast
C. you should jog three days a week and walk on the other days
D.
you should expect to feel much uncomfortable when jogging
A.
B.
C.
D.

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.
RED NOSE DAY
In 1985 there was a terrible famine in the African country of Sudan. Richard Curtis, a British comedy writter, and his friend, Alexander Mendis saw the news reports and wanted to make difference. They began a charity called Comic Relief, (1) ______ charity worker Jane Tewson.
In 1988, the charity had an idea of selling red plastic noses to raise money. It was the (2) ____success, and selling red noses become a regular part of the Britain’s charity to organise sponsored events.
In 1977, BBC television supported Comic Relief with a whole afternoon and evenings of special TV programmes, calling it Red Nose Day.
People around Britain organised fundraising events around the same time and sent their money to Red Nose Day. In (3)_____, the events raised over £27 million for charity.
Since it began, Comic Relief has raised more than £600 million, (4)_____ the generosity of the British public and the help of the celebrities who take part. The charity produces books, CDs, and other items to help raise money. In 2001,JK Rowling wrote books for Comic Relief based (5) _____ famous Harry Potter novels, and all the money from the sales went to the charity.
(Source: Solution – Ofxord University Press)
0Câu 46

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. with the help of
B.by the support with
C. in aid of
D. in assistance by
Câu 47

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. wide
B.huge
C. large
D.
Câu 48

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. together
B.sum
C. total
D. whole
Câu 49

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.
thanks to
B.as a result
C. in effect
D. in consequent
Câu 50

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. of
B.on
C. from
D. in
A.
B.
C.
D.

Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
In many countries in (41) ______ of industrialization, overcrowded cities present a major problem. The (42) ______ of towns is mainly caused by the drift of large numbers of people from the rural areas. The (43) ______ long-term solution is to make life in the rural areas more attractive, which would (44) ______ people to stay there. This could be achieved by providing incentives for people to go and work in the villages. Moreover, facilities in the rural areas, such as transportation, health and education services should be (45) ______.
0Câu 1
Choose a suitable word/phrase to fill in each blank.
A. in with
B.out of
C. up with
D. on about
Câu 2
Choose a suitable word/phrase to fill in each blank.
A. for
B.up
C. into
D. on
Câu 3
Choose a suitable word/phrase to fill in each blank.
A. to telling
B.telling
C. tell
D. to tell
Câu 4
Choose a suitable word/phrase to fill in each blank.
A. when
B.until
C. while
D. since
Câu 5
Choose a suitable word/phrase to fill in each blank.
A. whom
B.who
C.
D. whose
Câu 6
Choose a suitable word/phrase to fill in each blank.
A. having been
B.being
C. to be
D. be
Câu 7
Choose a suitable word/phrase to fill in each blank.
A. ingredients
B.attribiutes
C. elements
D. components
Câu 8
Choose a suitable word/phrase to fill in each blank.
A.
B.successfully
C. succeed
D. successful
Câu 9
Choose a suitable word/phrase to fill in each blank.
A. think
B.make
C. find
D. see
Câu 10
Choose a suitable word/phrase to fill in each blank.
A. to keep
B.keep
C. kept
D. keeping
A.
B.
C.
D.

Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
In many countries in (41) ______ of industrialization, overcrowded cities present a major problem. The (42) ______ of towns is mainly caused by the drift of large numbers of people from the rural areas. The (43) ______ long-term solution is to make life in the rural areas more attractive, which would (44) ______ people to stay there. This could be achieved by providing incentives for people to go and work in the villages. Moreover, facilities in the rural areas, such as transportation, health and education services should be (45) ______.
0Câu 11
According to the passage, online dating is seen as _______.
A. the fastest way to find a soul mate
B.an economical way of dating
C. a great change in the way people meet
D. a modem romantic way of dating
Câu 12
The words “cyberspace” in paragraph 2 probably means _______.
A. school club
B.online network
C. group dating
D. dating agency
Câu 13
According to the passage, the number of people taking part in a study by Baft University was _________.
A. more than 750
B.about 300
C. about 150
D. more than 1500
Câu 14
The words “systematic” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. flexible
B.efficient
C. insecure
D. fixed
Câu 15
Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Less than 20 million people visited dating websites in 2007.
B.Consummate love has higher levels of passion than companionate love.
C. Men are more likely to find their ideal partner online than women.
D. Many members of match.com have found love.
Câu 16
The word “imperative” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. minor
B.useless
C. crucial
D. optional
Câu 17
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The number of single people in Britons reduced owing to online dating.
B.Many couples got married within 12 months since their first meeting.
C. Many people had a long-term relationship through online dating.
D. Men were more likely to visit dating websites than women.
Câu 18
Which of the following would serve as the best title for the passage?
A. Internet docs in fact encourage old-fashioned courtship.
B.Online dating is showed to help you find your perfect partner.
C. The revolution of online dating is alarming.
D. Online dating - a good way of meeting people.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Choose the corrects words to complete the passage. Population in the world is currently (2017) growing at a rate of around 1.12% per year (down from 1.14% in 2016). The current average population increase is estimated (1) _______ 83 million people per year. Annual growth rate reached its (2) _______ in the late 1960s, when it was at around 2%. The rate of increase has nearly halved since then, and will continue (3) _______ in the coming years. It is estimated to reach 1% by 2023, less than 0.5% by 2052, and 0.25% in 2076 (a yearly addition of 27 million people to a population of 10.7 billion). In 2100, it should be only 0.09%, or an addition of only 10 million people to a total population of 11.2 billion. World population will therefore continue to grow in the 21st century, but at a much slower rate (4) ________ to the recent past. World population has doubled (100% increase) in 40 years from 1959 (3 billion) to 1999 (6 billion). It is now estimated that it will (5) _______ another nearly 40 years to increase by another 50% to become 9 billion by 2037.
0Câu 1
Choose the corrects words to complete the passage.
A. about
B.with
C. at
D. for
Câu 2
Choose the corrects words to complete the passage.
A. top
B.tip
C. height
D. peak
Câu 3
Choose the corrects words to complete the passage.
A. decline
B.to be declined
C. being declined
D. to decline
Câu 4
Choose the corrects words to complete the passage.
A. compared
B.to comparec
C. comparing
D. comparison
Câu 5
Choose the corrects words to complete the passage.
A. take
B.make
C. consume
D. spend
A.
B.
C.
D.