X: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 will let you know the answer by the end of this week,” Tom said to Janet.


A. Tom suggested giving 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 insisted on letting Janet know the answer by the end of the week.


D. Tom offered to give Janet the answer by the end of the week.
Câu 2: My father’s going to go up the wall when he finds out that I’ve lost the car keys.  


A. My father’s going to climb up the wall when he finds out that I’ve lost the car keys.


B. My father’s going to be really angry when he finds out that I’ve lost the car keys.


C. My father’s going to be really disappointed when he finds out that I’ve lost the car keys.


D. My father’s going to forgive me when he finds out that I’ve lost the car keys.
Câu 3: I’d prefer him not to have said all those embarrassing things about me.         


A. I’d not prefer his saying all those embarrassing things about me.


B. I’d prefer him not saying all those embarrassing things about me.


C. His having said all those things about me is preferentially embarrassing.


D. I’d sooner he hadn’t said all those embarrassing things about me. 
Câu 4: The older he grew the more forgetful he became.  


A. He became more forgetful and older   


B.  He grew older and more and more forgetful


C. He grew older when he became more forgetful   


D. As he grew older, he became more and more forgetful
Câu 5: I have not experienced such a hurricane as Chanchu since I was a child.


A. Not since I was a child have I experienced such a hurricane as Chanchu.


B. It was not until a child that I experienced such a hurricane as Chanchu.


C. I hadn’t experienced such a hurricane as Chanchu in my childhood.


D. Since I was a child have I experienced so terrible a hurricane as Chanchu.

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VIII: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 following questions.Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child’s upbringing can give it the ability to do outstandingly well. Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something a person is born with. Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be develop. The truth lies somewhere between these two extremes.It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child’s ability to do well. However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and opportunities. As one psychologist says, “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.”Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that were separated shortly birth and brought up by different parents. They found that achievement was based on intelligence, and later influenced by the child’s environment.One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted. One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and performed well. The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every possible opportunity to develop its abilities. That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence as the other, performed even better.This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability. The more favorable the environment, the more a child’s intelligence and ability are developed. However, there is no link between intelligence and socioeconomic level of a child’s family. In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as this does not affect the intelligence.Gifted people can not be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them. One professor of music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers, often because their parents had recognized their ability. These musicians then needed at least ten years’ hard work and training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining.People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice:- Marry an intelligent person.- Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents.- Start a child’s education early but avoid pushing the child too hard.- Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instrument is essential for a child who wants to become an outstanding musician.
Câu 1: When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that ______.


A.  different twins generally have different levels of ability


B. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement


C.  intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability


D. ability depends both on intelligence and environment
Câu 2: Scientists chose twins for their study because ______.
           


A. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence


B.  they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing


C.  they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities


D. each twin has the same environment as his/ her twin        
Câu 3: How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
 


A. They practice playing their instruments for many years


B. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic


C. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas


D. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured
Câu 4: The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow ______.


A.  only their interests in computer games  


B. only their interests in musical instruments


C. their own interests     


D. their parents’ interests
Câu 5: When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid ______.


A. letting them play their own way      


B. starting their education at an early age


C. pushing their children too hard            


D. permitting them to follow their own interests
Câu 6: The remark: “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.” in the passage means that in order to become a genius, ______.
 


A. you need to have good health and good nourishment


B. you need intelligence and you need to develop it


C. you should try to move quickly and efficiently.


D. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard
Câu 7: The word “favorable” in the passage mostly mean ______.
 


A.  “of high quality or an acceptable standard”


B. “under the control or in the power of somebody else”


C. “good for someone and making him/ her likely to be successful”


D. “helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to the other people”
Câu 8: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ______.
        


A. a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents


B.  studying different twins is useful scientific procedure


C. educational development depends completely on economic well-being


D. to become successful, a child need both native intelligence and development
Câu 9: The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires ______.
 


A.  parental support and encouragement


B. an expensive education


C.  wealthy and loving parents  


D. good musical instruments
Câu 10: The word “others” used in the first paragraph refers to ______.


A. other people         


B.  other scientists      


C. other geniuses   


D. other children
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VII: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 following questions .The White House, the official home of the United Statespresident, was not built in time for George Washington to live in it. It was begun in 1792 and was ready for its first inhabitants. President and Mrs. John Adams, who moved in on November 1, 1800. When the Adams moved in, the White House was not yet complete, and the Adams suffered many inconveniences; for example, the main staircase was incomplete, which hindered movement from floor to floor, and the future laundry yard was merely a pool of mud, so wet laundry was hung in the unfinished East Room to dry. Thomas Jefferson, the third president, improved the comfort of the White House in many respects and added new architectural features such as the terraces on the east and west ends.When the British forces burned the White House on August 24, 1814, President Madison was forced to leave. All the remained after the fire was the exterior walls, the interior was completely destroyed. It was not until December of  that the following president, James Monroe, was able to move into a rebuilt residence. Since then, the White House has continued to be modified but has been continuously occupied by each succeeding U.S president.
Câu 1: Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for this text?
 


A. George Washington’s life in the White House.    


B. The Early History of the White House.


C. The burning of the White House.         


D. Presidential Policies of Early U.S. Presidents.
Câu 2: Why did George Washington not live in the White House?


A. It had been burned by the British.            


B. He did not like the architectural features.


C. He did not want to suffer the inconveniences that theAdamses had suffered.


D.  Construction had not yet been completed.
Câu 3: The word “inhabitants” in line 2 is closest meaning to_________.
 


A. modifications   


B. moves    


C. celebrations       


D. residents
Câu 4: It can be inferred from the passage that John Adams was_____.


A. the first president of the United States.               


B. the second president of theUnited States.


C. the third president of theUnited States.         


D. the fourth president of theUnited States.
Câu 5: What of the White House was not yet complete when theAdamsesmoved in?


A.  main staircase 


B. laundry yard   


C. A and B


D.  pool 
Câu 6: The author most likely discusses the “staircase” in line 5 in order to_________.
 


A. show the elegance of the new White House         


B. explain the architectural features added byJefferson.


C. provide an example of an inconvenience in the White House. 


D. demonstrate what had to be rebuilt after the fire.
Câu 7: The word “forces” in line 9 could best be replaced by ________


A. military       


B. effort      


C.  power     


D. energy
Câu 8: According to the passage, which of the following best describes Thomas Jefferson’s  tenure in the White House? 
 


A. He worked to improve the appearance and convenience of the White House.


B. He had to flee the White House because of the war with the British.


C.  He removed the terraces that had been added byAdams.           


D. He was accepting of the many inconveniences.
Câu 9: According to the passage, when James Monroe came to the White House, it had been_______.
 


A. repressed    


B. reconstructed      


C.  relocated        


D. reserved
Câu 10: The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses_________.
 
 
 


A.  the details of the destruction of the White House by the British.


B.  James Monroe’s policies as presidents.     


C.  modifications by presidents who followed.


D. other presidents who were unable to occupy the White House.
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III:Mark the letter A, B, C,or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Câu 1: Her parents were very _____ because she was out so late that night.


A. responsible    


B.  sorry  


C. worried  


D. overcome
Câu 2: He lost the race because he _____ petrol on the last lap.


A.  got out of           


B. ran out of 


C. made out of 


D. put out of
Câu 3: “Let’s go to Riverton this weekend.” – “Sounds like fun. ____ from here?”


A. How far is   


B. How far it is    


C. It how far is       


D. How far is it
Câu 4: What a busy day it's been, ________?


A. wasn't it         


B. hasn't it      


C.  isn't it        


D. doesn't it
Câu 5: Apart from its convenience, one of the biggest________ of public transport is its unreliability.    


A. dislikes     


B. disadvantages       


C. disorders   


D. disappointments
Câu 6: -“Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.”                -“___________”  


A. You’re welcome


B. Good idea, thanks


C. Thanks, I will


D. It’s my pleasure
Câu 7: I am considering ______ my job. Can you recommend a good company?


A.  to move   


B. moving         


C. to change    


D. changing
Câu 8: That pipe ______ for ages. We must get it mended.  


A. has been leaking   


B. is leaking  


C.  had been leaking


D.  leaks
Câu 9: He never lets anything  come ______ him and his weekend fishing trip.  


A. between        


B. up        


C. among       


D. on
Câu 10: We need to think of _____ our products to meet the need of potential customers.


A. diversify


B. diversification  


C. diversifying   


D. diverse
Câu 11: If Thang hadn’t quarreled with the bad boys at school, he_____ a black eye.


A. would have had  


B. hadn’t had    


C. won’t have had    


D. wouldn’t have had
Câu 12: The price of fruit has increased recently, ______ the price of vegetables has gone down.


A. whereas        


B. whether       


C. when       


D. otherwise
Câu 13: I really must go and lie down for a while; I’ve got a _______ headache.


A. cutting           


B. ringing     


C. splitting      


D. cracking     
Câu 14: _______ students in our class is 45.


A. A large amount of


B. A lot of       


C.  A number of 


D. The number of
Câu 15: The doctor gave the patient_____ examination to discover the cause of his collapse.


A.  a thorough   


B. a whole    


C.  an exact      


D. a universal
Câu 16: ___________ of the students in my class could solve the problem yesterday.


A. Not much      


B. Either   


C. None 


D. Neither
Câu 17: There used to be many centenarians on this island, ________ attracted twenty scientists going there last year.    


A. this  


B. who            


C. where   


D. which
Câu 18: He managed to keep his job ______ the manager had threatened to sack him.


A. although  


B. despite  


C. unless   


D. therefore
Câu 19: I'll go shopping with you ____ I can get back in time for the lecture at 2 p.m.  


A.  in order that   


B.  so that         


C. such that     


D. as long as     
Câu 20: The accident was caused by a taxi driver _______ the traffic light.


A. rushing     


B.  jumping     


C. missing    


D. beating
Câu 21: The building work must be finished by the end of the month _______ of cost.


A. ignorant         


B. regardless


C.  thoughtless      


D. uncaring
Câu 22: ____ did I realise that the burglar was still in the house.


A. Only after       


B. Only then            


C. Seldom     


D. Under no circumstances
Câu 23: “Can you lend me your fountain-pen?” “_________.”  


A. It’s a great one            


B. Yes, thanks             


C.  Yes, I’d like to         


D. I’m about to use it now
Câu 24: The roadworks made _______  to the hotel from the main road difficult.  


A.  access   


B.  entrance  


C. ways      


D. approach   
Câu 25: On Tet occasion this year, we had a meeting and decided to _______ to hold a party and invited all the teachers who had taught us at high school.     


A. pay on the nail    


B. pass the buck        


C. dish out    


D. chip in
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Câu 1:


A. weather       


B. different   


C. gallery   


D. canteen  
Câu 2:


A. familiar  


B. redundant 


C.  customary


D. reluctant  
Câu 3:


A. referee     


B. agriculture   


C. personality  


D. mathematics 

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I:Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from pronunciation in each of the following questions. 
Câu 1:


A. question  


B. presentation     


C. industrialization 


D. modernization  
Câu 2:


A. handed  


B. influenced     


C. translated   


D. regarded

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


A. tremendous


B.  amateurish


C. prohibitive  


D. coincidence
Câu 2:


A. invite


B.  open


C. divorce


D. begin

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I:Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
Câu 1:


A. flood         


B. good 


C. foot


D. look
Câu 2:


A. handicapped


B. advantaged 


C. organized   


D. raised
Câu 3:


A. orchestra 


B.  scholarship 


C. chemistry


D.  charity

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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 for each of the blanks from 21 to 30.The popular image of student life is of young people with few responsibilities enjoying themselves and (21)______ very little work. This is often not true. Many older people now study at college or university, sometimes (22)______ a part-time basis while having a job and looking after a family. These students are often (23)______ motivated and work very hard.Younger students are often thought to be lazy and careless about money but this (24)______ is changing. In Britain reduced government support for higher education means that students can no longer rely on having their expenses (25)______ for them. Formerly, students received a grant towards their living expenses. Now most can only get a loan (26)______ has to be paid back. Since 1999 they have paid over £1 000 towards tuition (27)______ and this amount will increase up to a maximum of £3 000. In the US students already (28)______ pay for tuition and room and board. Many get a financial aid package which may (29)______ grants, scholarships and loans. The fear of having large debts places (30)______ pressure on students and many take part-time jobs during the term and work full-time in the vacations.(Extracted from Oxford Guide to British and American Culture – Oxford Advanced Learner’s Compass)
Câu 1: ______ (21)


A. carrying


B. making


C. doing


D. producing
Câu 2: ______ (22)


A. with


B. at


C. for


D. on
Câu 3: ______ (23)


A. adequately


B. absolutely


C. highly


D. mainly
Câu 4: ______ (24)


A. state


B. condition


C. condition


D. situation
Câu 5: ______ (25)


A. paying


B. pay


C. paid


D. to pay
Câu 6: ______ (26)


A. who


B. which


C. what


D. whether
Câu 7: ______ (27)


A. charge


B. money


C. allowances


D. fees
Câu 8: ______ (28)


A. had better


B. may


C. have to


D. should
Câu 9: ______ (29)


A. compose


B. consist


C. include


D. belong
Câu 10: ______ (30)


A. generous


B. large


C. considerate


D. considerable
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest in each of the following questions.
Câu 1:


A. faithful


B. attain


C. certain


D. plain
Câu 2: supply


A. reserve


B. sensitive


C. universal
Câu 3:


A. weather


B. treatment


C. repeat


D. teaching
Câu 4:


A. documentary


B. population


C. maximum


D. stimulate
Câu 5:


A. started


B. maintained


C. survived


D. determined

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