Read the 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 7 to 14. The sculptural legacy that the new United States inherited from its colonial predecessors was far from a rich one, and in fact, in 1776 sculpture as an art form was still in the hand of artisans and craftspeople. Stone carvers engraved their motifs of skulls and crossbones and other religious icons of death into the gray slabs that we still see standing today in old burial grounds. Some skilled craftspeople made intricately carved wooden ornamentations for furniture or architectural decorations, while others carved wooden shop signs and ships' figureheads. Although they often achieved expression and formal excellence in their generally primitive style, they remained artisans skilled in the craft of carving and constituted a group distinct from what we normally think of as "sculptors" in today's use of the word. 　　On the rare occasion when a fine piece of sculpture was desired, Americans turned to foreign sculptors, as in the 1770's when the cities of New York and Charleston, South Carolina, commissioned the Englishman Joseph Wilton to make marble statues of William Pitt. Wilton also made a lead equestrian image of King George III that was created in New York in 1770 and torn down by zealous patriots six years later. A few marble memorials with carved busts, urns, or other decorations were produced in England and brought to the colonies to be set in the walls of churches - as in King's Chapel in Boston. But sculpture as a high art, practiced by artists who knew both the artistic theory of their Renaissance-Baroque-Rococo predecessors and the various technical procedures of modeling, casting, and carving rich three-dimensional forms, was not known among Americans in 1776. Indeed, for many years thereafter, the United States had two groups from which to choose - either the local craftspeople or the imported talent of European sculptors.The eighteenth century was not one in which powered sculptural conceptions were developed. Add to this the timidity with which unschooled artisans originally trained as stonemasons, carpenters, or cabinetmakers - attacked the medium from which they sculpture made in the United States in the late eighteenth century.
Câu 1: What is the main idea of the passage?


A. There was a great demand for the work of eighteenth-century artisans.


B. American sculptors were hampered by a lack of tools and materials.


C. Skilled sculptors did not exist in the US in the 1770’s.


D. Many foreign sculptors worked in the US after 1776.
Câu 2: It is stated in the first paragraph that the sculptural legacy that the new United States had from colonial times was ______.


A. not great   


B. plentiful                        


C. very rich


D. not countable
Câu 3: The phrase “turned to” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.


A. castigated                          


B. censored


C. consulted                 


D. hired
Câu 4: The work of which of the following could be seen in burial ground?


A. stone carves  


B. carpenters                      


C. cabinetmakers          


D. European sculptors
Câu 5: The word “they” in the passage refers to ______.


A. wooden ornamentations 


B. skilled craftspeople 


C. architectural decorations 


D. wooden shop signs
Câu 6: The word "commissioned" in paragraph 2 refers to _________.


A. enabled                              


B. allowed                         


C. conferred                 


D. empowered
Câu 7: What can be inferred about the importation of marble memorials from England?


A. Such sculpture was expensive to produce locally than to import.


B. Such sculpture was as prestigious as those made locally.


C. Such sculpture was not available in the US.


D. The materials found abroad were superior.
Câu 8: How did the work of American carvers in 1776 differ from that of contemporary sculptors?


A. It was less time-consuming.          


B. It was more expensive.


C. It was less refined.    


D. It was more dangerous.
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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 primary stress in each of the following questions from 5 to 6.
Câu 1:


A. reflect  


B. contain        


C. purchase                 


D. suggest
Câu 2:


A. possession  


B. politics        


C. decision                  


D. refusal

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions from 1 to 2.
Câu 1:


A. passed  


B. wished                    


C. touched                  


D. moved
Câu 2:


A. blood          


B. pool                        


C. food                       


D. tool

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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: “Shall I help you do the dishes, Carol”? said Robert.


A. Robert suggested help Carol with the dishes.


B. Robert offered to help Carol do the dishes.


C. Robert suggested to help Carol do the dishes.      


D. Robert offered Carol to help do the dishes.
Câu 2: This is the first time I have attended such an enjoyable wedding party.


A. The first wedding party I attended was enjoyable.


B. I have never attended such an enjoyable wedding party before.


C. I had the first enjoyable wedding party.


D. My attendance at the first wedding party was enjoyable.
Câu 3: He expected us to offer him the job.


A. He is expected that we should offer him the job.    


B. He expected to be offered the job.


C. We were expected to be offered him the job.        


D. He was offered the job without expectation.

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B.
C.
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction.   
Câu 1: It is time the government do something to help the unemployed to find some jobs.


A. time


B. do


C. the unemployed


D. some
Câu 2:  I enjoy reading the article that you told me about it yesterday.


A. reading


B. that 


C.  told


D. it
Câu 3:  Many languages used around the world they do not have a form of writing.


A. used


B.  around


C. they


D. a form of writing
Câu 4: The bus was plenty of people who had spent many a happy hour shopping at the new.


A. plenty of


B. who


C. many a happy hour


D. shopping
Câu 5: David is particularly fond of cooking, and he often cooks really delicious meals.


A. particularly


B. cooking


C. often cooks


D. really

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


A. interpret


B. chemistry                


C. attention                 


D. romantic
Câu 2:


A. attract            


B. discuss                    


C. follow                     


D. confide

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C.
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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: His second venture, a software firm, is booming and will soon be ready to take on more staff.


A. adopt                                 


B. dismiss                                


C. prepare                   


D. employ
Câu 2: The smell of chalk always evokes memories of my school days.


A. revises                               


B. brings                                  


C. recalls                     


D. catches

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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.Table manners differ around the world. If you visit a friend’s home for a meal, it’s good to know about the customs they follow.If you are invited to a Moroccan’s home, bring a gift of sweet pastries, nuts, figs, dates, or flowers to the hostess. In many traditional homes, people often sit on the floor to eat a meal. Often, everyone shares food from the same 10 plate. The plate is put in the centre of the table. Usually, everyone also drinks water from the same glass. Only eat the food in front of you. Don’t reach across someone for food. It is common to use you your fingers and small pieces of bread to eat food. Use only your right hand to eat. Don’t say “no” to food. If the host of the meal offers you food or drink, take some and try a little. In many Moroccan homes, it is common to take off your shoes.Tanzania is known for its fresh fish and spices. Don’t act scared if your meal comes with its head still on the plate. It is polite to try a bite of everything. In many Tanzania homes, people sit at a table on a small stools to eat. It is OK to eat with your right hand, using bread or chapati to pick up food. Everyone may take food from the same plate., but it is not usual for people to share drinks. You may compliment the cook on a delicious meal, but don’t exaggerate. In some parts of Tanzania, men and women still sit at different tables. Also remember: it is common to take off your shoes in the home, but it is rude to show the bottom of your foot.(Adopted from Active Skills for Reading Intro by Neil J Anderson)
Câu 1: Which best serves as the title for the passage?                             


A. Table Manners across some cultures in the world.


B. Tips for foreigners when having meal in Tanzania


C. Table Manners in Morocco, Things to do for everyone 


D. Table Manners - Ultimate Guide to Dining Etiquette
Câu 2: The word "they" in paragraph 1 refers to ________.


A. customs                            


B. manners                             


C. meals                      


D. friends
Câu 3: According to the passage, why does the writer think it is good to know about customs in other countries?


A. You can know how to eat healthily.  


B. You can act in a proper way.          


C. You can order food in a restaurant.     


D. You can learn the language.
Câu 4: The word "offers" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.


A. exchanges                         


B. attends                                


C. receives                  


D. provides
Câu 5: According to paragraph 3, which of the following should NOT do in Tanzania?


A. eat with your hands  


B. take food from the same plate                  


C. show the bottom of your foot 


D. take off your shoes

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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.Nepal has made important progress over the past few years to promote equality, but the country still has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world. 41% of Nepalese girls are married before the age of 18.Poverty is both a cause and consequence of child marriage in Nepal. Girls from the wealthiest families marry 2 years later than those from the poorest, who are seen as an economic burden, and who drop out of school and earn little money.Food insecurity plays an important role too. Nepalese families that do not have enough food to eat are more likely to marry their daughters at a young age to decrease the financial burden. One study shows that 91% of people who had secure access to food married over the age of 19.Dowry is also common practice in many communities. Parents marry their daughters as soon as possible because the money they have to pay to the groom’s family is higher if their daughter is older. Since 2010, the legal age of marriage is 20 for both men and women, or 18 with parental consent, according to the Nepalese Country Code.The law states that punishment for child marriage is imprisonment for up to three years and a fine of up to 10,000 rupees (£102). But reports suggest that this law is rarely applied. There has been quite a lot of progress in Nepal over the past 3 years with a clear government commitment to ending child marriage and civil society cooperation. The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare is currently developing Nepal’s first national strategy on child marriage in collaboration with UNICEF Nepal and Girls Not Brides Nepal. However, the post-earthquake and post-fuel crisis environment has meant progress is slow and the national strategy has been delayed.(Adapted from http://www.girlsnotbrides.org/)
Câu 1: Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?


A. Nepal Government in an attempt to reduce social inequality.


B. Child marriage - A completely tractable problem in Nepal.


C. Nepal’s strategies to child protection programming.


D. One type of child abuse in Nepal: Child Marriage.
Câu 2: According to paragraph 2, in Nepal, girls from needy families ________.


A. play an important role in bolstering their household finances


B. have to get married earlier than those are from affluent families


C. can get married two years later than those are from poor families


D. are forced to drop out of school because their parents have no money
Câu 3: The word "those" in paragraph 2 refers to ________.


A. girls                       


B. families                               


C. years                       


D. rates
Câu 4: The word "burden” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________.


A. issue                      


B. potency                               


C. load                        


D. cargo
Câu 5: According to the last paragraph, how many years will a rule-breaker spend in jail?


A. exactly three years          


B. over three years


C. from one to three years


D. about two years
Câu 6: The word "imprisonment” in the last paragraph could be best replaced by _________.


A. detention               


B. custody                               


C. salvation                 


D. emblem
Câu 7: According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?


A. Nepalese families have a tendency to marry their daughters at a young age.


B. Parents who marry their children before the allowed age normally pay a fine.


C. The age of marriage in Nepal depends on the money the families have.


D. According to the law, if people have their parents’ permission, they are allowed to marry at 18.
Câu 8: It can be inferred from the passage _________.


A. The government is not doing much to put an end to child marriage


B. Nepal had the highest overall prevalence of child marriage in the world


C. Families want to marry their daughters soon to earn money


D. The recent earthquake was negative for the eradication of child marriage
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Câu 1: "You should have informed me of the change in advance.” The boss said to his secretary.


A. The boss blamed his secretary for not informing him of the change in advance.


B. The boss thanked his secretary for informing him of the change in advance.


C. The boss encouraged his secretary not to inform him of the change in advance.


D. The boss advised his secretary to inform him of the change in advance.
Câu 2: In Venezuela, beauty contests are more popular than football.


A. In Venezuela, beauty contests are as popular as football.


B. In Venezuela, football is more popular than beauty contests.


C. In Venezuela, football is not as popular as beauty contests.


D. In Venezuela, beauty contests are not as popular as football.
Câu 3: Joey put all his money on the lottery, which was his big mistake. 


A. Joey shouldn’t have put all his money on the lottery.


B. Joey needn’t have put all his money on the lottery.


C. Joey may not have put all his money on the lottery.


D. Joey can’t have put all his money on the lottery.

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B.
C.
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