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 from 43 to 50.Plants and animals will find it difficult to escape from or adjust to the effects of global warming. Scientists have already observed shifts in the lifecycles of many plants and animals, such as flowers blooming earlier and birds hatching earlier in the spring. Many species have begun shifting where they live or their annual migration patterns due to warmer temperatures. With further warming, animals will tend to migrate toward the poles and up mountainsides toward higher elevations. Plants will also attempt to shift their ranges, seeking new areas as old habitats grow too warm. In many places, however, human development will prevent these shifts. Species that find cities or farmland blocking their way north or south may become extinct. Species living in unique ecosystems, such as those found in polar and mountaintop regions, are especially at risk because migration to new habitats is not possible. For example, polar bears and marine mammals in the Arctic are already threatened by dwindling sea ice but have nowhere farther north to go. Projecting species extinction due to global warming is extremely difficult. Some scientists have estimated that 20 to 50 percent of species could be committed to extinction with 2 to 3 Celsius degrees of further warming. The rate of warming, not just the magnitude, is extremely important for plants and animals. Some species and even entire ecosystems, such as certain types of forest, may not be able to adjust quickly enough and may disappear. Ocean ecosystems, especially fragile ones like coral reefs, will also be affected by global warming. Warmer ocean temperatures can cause coral to “bleach”, a state which if prolonged will lead to the death of the coral. Scientists estimate that even 1 Celsius degree of additional warming could lead to widespread bleaching and death of coral reefs around the world. Also, increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere enters the ocean and increases the acidity of ocean waters. This acidification further stresses ocean ecosystems.
Câu 1: Scientists have observed that warmer temperatures in the spring cause flowers to ______.


A.  die instantly     


B. bloom earlier     


C. become lighter    


D. lose color
Câu 2: According to paragraph 2, when their habitats grow warmer, animals tend to move ______.


A. south-eastwards and down mountainsides toward lower elevations


B. north-westwards and up mountainsides toward higher elevations


C.  toward the North Pole and down mountainsides toward lower elevations


D. toward the poles and up mountainsides toward higher elevations
Câu 3: The pronoun “those” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.


A. species                                


B. ecosystems                          


C. habitats                               


D. areas
Câu 4: It is mentioned in the passage that if the global temperature rose by 2 or 3 Celsius degrees, ______.


A. half of the earth’s surface would be flooded       


B. the sea level would rise by 20 centimeters


C.  water supply would decrease by 50 percent  


D. 20 to 50 percent of species could become extinct
Câu 5: According to the passage, if some species are not able to adjust quickly to warmer temperatures, ______.


A. they may be endangered  


B. they can begin to develop


C. they will certainly need water              


D. they move to tropical forests
Câu 6: The word “fragile” in paragraph 4 most probably means ______.


A. very large     


B. easily damaged


C. rather strong 


D. pretty hard
Câu 7: The bleaching of coral reefs as mentioned in paragraph 4 indicates ______.


A. the water absorption of coral reefs      


B.  the quick growth of marine mammals


C. the blooming phase of sea weeds             


D. the slow death of coral reefs 
Câu 8: What does the passage mainly discuss?


A. Influence of climate changes on human lifestyles


B. Effects of global warming on animals and plants


C. Global warming and possible solutions


D. Global warming and species migration
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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 from 38 to 42.Some people think that a spider is an insect, but it is an arachnid. Arachnids have two main body parts and eight walking legs while insects have three main body parts and six legs. Many insects can fly, but spiders cannot fly.There are many different kinds of spiders around the world. They come in different colors, such as black, brown, white, yellow, and orange. Spiders usually live for one year but a spider called the Tarantula lives as long as 20 years. Some spiders are very small but some are so large they can fit a dinner plate.The most unusual thing is that a spider can spin a web. Spiders have silk in their stomach and they use the silk to make a web. The web is the spider's home. But the spider does not stick to its own web because its legs have oil them. It is very strong and sticky. The web is used to catch insects. When an insect is trapped on a spider's web, the spider wraps the insect in silk. It eats the insect at a later time. However, the spider does not really eat it. Since it has no teeth, it puts venom in the insect to make it a liquid.
Câu 1: What is the main topic of the passage?


A. Facts about spiders 


B. The parts of a spider's body


C. How a spider makes its home       


D. The eating habits of spiders
Câu 2: Why does the author mention a dinner plate in paragraph 2?


A. To suggest that spiders can be eaten     


B. To show a way to measure spider size


C. To give an example how big some spiders are   


D. To point out that the larger spiders are safe
Câu 3: The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.


A. a spider    


B. the web


C. their stomach


D. an insect
Câu 4: The word “wraps” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.


A. folds                                   


B. binds                       


C. drinks                     


D. bites
Câu 5: All of the following are true EXCEPT that _________.


A. spiders have a different body structure from that of insects


B. spiders have various colors and mostly live for a year


C. special spiders can spin a web and catch insects by it


D. spiders use poisons to make their food into a liquid

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 33 to 37.Library is a collection of books and other informational materials made available to people for reading, study, or reference. The word library comes from liber, the Latin word for “book”. (33)______, library collections have almost always contained a variety of materials. Contemporary libraries maintain collections that include not only printed materials such as manuscripts, books, newspapers, and magazines, but also audio-visual and online databases. In addition to maintaining collections within library buildings, modern libraries often feature telecommunications links that provide users with access to information at remote sites.The central mission of a library is to collect, organize, preserve, and provide access to knowledge and information. In fulfilling this mission, libraries preserve a valuable record of culture that can be passed down to (34) ______ generations. Libraries are an essential link in this communication between the past, present, and future. Whether the cultural record is contained in books or in electronic formats, libraries ensure (35) ______ the record is preserved and made available for later use. People use library resources to gain information about personal interests or to obtain recreational materials such as films and novels. Students use libraries to supplement and enhance their classroom experiences, to learn (36) ______ in locating sources of information, and to develop good reading and study habits. Public officials use libraries to research legislation and public policy issues. One of the most valued of all cultural institutions, the library (37) ______ information and services that are essential to learning and progress.
Câu 1: (33) 


A. Despite                                             


B. However                    


C. Therefore          


D. Instead
Câu 2: (34)


A. succeeding  


B. succeed       


C. successful   


D. success 
Câu 3: (35) 


A. what                                                 


B. which                         


C. who                   


D. that
Câu 4: (36) 


A. abilities                                             


B. skills                          


C. talents                


D. capacities
Câu 5: (37)


A. relates                                               


B. applies                       


C. supplies             


D. digests

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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: I did not arrive in time. I was not able to see her off.


A. She had left because I was not on time.    


B. I did not go there, so I could not see her off.


C.  I was not early enough to see her off.   


D. I arrived very late to say goodbye to her.
Câu 2: He was successful because he was determined to pursue personal goals. He was not talented.


A. His success lay in his natural ability, not in his determination to pursue personal goals.


B. In addition to his determination, his talent ensured his success in pursuing his goals.


C. His determination to pursue personal goals made him successful and talented.


D. It was his determination to pursue personal goals, not talent, that contributed to his success.

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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: Someone stole Jim’s bike yesterday.


A.  Jim’s bike has been stolen yesterday.  


B. Jim had someone steal his bike yesterday.


C.  Jim’s bike is stolen.   


D. Jim had his bike stolen yesterday.
Câu 2: Susan hasn’t driven a car before.


A. It is the first time Susan goes by car.     


B. It is the first time Susan has driven a car.


C. It is the first time Susan goes in a car.       


D. It is the first time Susan is driving a car.
Câu 3: He never suspected that she was a witch.


A.  At no time did he suspect that she was a witch.


B. Never did he suspect that a witch she was.


C. Never a witch did he suspect that she was.


D. No before did he suspect was she a witch.

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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: I will not stand for your bad attitude any longer.


A. like                         


B. mean                       


C. tolerate                    


D. care
Câu 2: The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes helped pave the way for academic freedom in the modern sense.


A. terminate                 


B. prevent                    


C. initiate                     


D. lighten

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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: Stephanie: “Oh, no! I left my book at home. Can I share yours?” - Scott: “_______________.”


A. No, thanks.   


B. No, not at all!    


C. Yes, I do too.    


D. Yes, sure!
Câu 2: Tom: “________.”  - Mike: “I won’t say no!”


A. How are things with you, Mike?      


B. What about playing badminton this afternoon?


C. Mike, do you know where the scissors are?    


D. What’s your favourite, tea or coffee?

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best  fits each of the numbered blanks from 33 to 37.NOISE POLLUTIONNoise is more than a mere nuisance. At certain levels and durations of exposure, it can cause physical damage to the eardrum, and (33) ___________ in temporary or permanent hearing loss. In addition to causing hearing loss, (34) __________ noise exposure can also (35) ___________ blood pressure and pulse rate, cause irritability, anxiety, and mental fatigue, and interfere with sleep, recreation, and personal communication. Noise pollution control is, (36) _________, of importance in the workplace and in the community.Noise effects can be (37) ___________ by a number of techniques, for example, increasing the distance or blocking the path between the noise source and the recipient, reducing noise level at the source, and protecting recipients with earplugs or earmuffs.
Câu 1: (33)


A. bring                                


B. result                       


C. create            


D. affect
Câu 2: (34)


A. exceedingly           


B. excess                       


C. excessively  


D. excessive
Câu 3: (35)


A. enlarge          


B. maximize       


C. raise              


D. rise
Câu 4: (36)


A. therefore         


B. however                 


C. meanwhile       


D. in spite of
Câu 5: (37)


A. minimized            


B. created                


C. brought           


D. done

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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: “Why I haven’t thought of this before?” Tony said to himself.


A. Tony advised himself not to have thought of that before.


B. Tony suggested himself not thinking of that before.


C. Tony said that why he hasn’t thought of that before.


D. Tony wondered why he hadn’t thought of that before.
Câu 2: She is the most intelligent woman I have ever met.


A. I have never met a more intelligent woman than her.


B. She is not as intelligent as the women I have ever met.


C. I have ever met such an intelligent woman.


D. She is more intelligent than I am.
Câu 3: She broke down the moment she heard the news.


A. She was broken for a moment when she heard the news.


B. She broke her leg when hearing the news.


C. On hearing the news, she broke down.


D. When she heard the news, she was sick.

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined  word(s) in  each  of  the  following  questions.
Câu 1: Population growth rate vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.


A. restrain              


B. stay unchanged


C. remain unstable  


D. fluctuate
Câu 2: The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East.


A. expensive              


B. complicated                      


C. difficult to operate   


D. simple and easy to use

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B.
C.
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