Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions.Understanding India's Caste SystemIt has been said that life is what we make of it. In other words, if we work hard and focus on our goals, we can have great careers and enjoy high status is society. However, these opportunities don’t exist for everyone. In some places, the family you are born into will decide almost everything about your life. India’s caste system is an example of this.The caste system is a major part of the Hindu religion that has existed for thousands of years. It is a way of organizing and grouping people based on the occupation of the family. Castes will determine whom people can socialize with and their place in society. Originally, a person’s caste was supposed to be determined by their personality, but over time it has been linked to their job and family.There are four classes, also known as varnas, in India’s caste system. The highest one is Brahmin. People in this class have jobs in education and religion. These are seen as extremely important functions for the society as they deal with the knowledge. The second highest level is the Kshatriya, or ruling class. People from this group can be soldiers, landowners, or have jobs in politics. The class beneath this is the Vaishya. These people often work in the commercial sector as merchants. The fourth class level is the Shudra. Shudras typically work as unskilled labourers doing factory or farm work, or they may also be employed as artists.There is another group, the Harijan, that is at the bottom and considered to be outside of the caste system. For many years, they were known as Untouchables, people from this caste held the most undesirable jobs in society, such as cleaning up garbage. Furthermore, they weren’t allowed to pray at public temples or drink water from the same wells as other classes. If someone from another caste came into contact with an Untouchable, they were considered dirty and would be expected to bathe vigorously to clean themselves.Although the caste system still exists in India, the government is taking steps to improve the living conditions and decrease unemployment rates for the Shudras and Harijan. This includes providing better health care, offering literacy programmes, and making sure that people from higher social classes do not exploit them. It seems unlikely that the caste system will disappear any time soon, but the overall conditions for those at the bottom do seem to be improving.
Câu 1: Which of the following is not true about India’s caste system?


A. The caste system has been used in India for a long time.


B. The Kshatriya is the second highest class.


C. Hard work helps people move up in the caste system.


D. It is possible that a Shudra would work on a farm.
Câu 2: The word “this” in paragraph 1 refers to ________.


A. the fact that your origin will mostly decide your future


B. the pleasure of life in India


C. the India’s caste system existing for thousands of years


D. the major part of the Hindu religion
Câu 3: What is the caste system mainly based on?


A. What a person believes on


B. When a person starts school


C. Who a person’s parents are        


D. Where a person was born
Câu 4: What kind of job would a Brahmin likely have?


A. A priest    


B. A warrior    


C. An inventor   


D. A painter
Câu 5: What could replace the word “ruling” in paragraph 3?


A. defeating  


B. guessing  


C. delaying     


D. governing
Câu 6: All of the following are true about the Harijan EXCEPT that ________.


A. they used to be known as Untouchables


B. they had to do undesirable jobs in society


C. any contact between someone from another caste with an Untouchable was considered unacceptable


D. anyone from another caste coming to contact with an Untouchable is not allowed to pray at temples
Câu 7: What does the passage suggest about the future of the caste system?


A. One day soon it won’t be used anymore in India.


B. It is probably going to get worse before it gets better.


C. The bottom groups will rise to rule over the top classes.


D. It will likely continue to exist for a long time in India.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the questionsHumans have struggled against weeds since the beginnings of agriculture. Marring our gardens is one of the milder effects of weeds – any plants that thrive where they are unwanted. They clog waterways, destroy wildlife habitats, and impede farming. Their spread eliminates grazing areas and accounts for one-third of all crop loss. They compete for sunlight, nutrients, and water with useful plants.The global need for weed control had been answered mainly by the chemical industry. Its herbicides are effective and sometimes necessary, but some pose serious problems, particularly if misused. Toxic compounds threaten animal and public health when they accumulate in food plants, groundwater, and drinking water. They also harm workers who apply them.In recent years, the chemical industry has introduced several herbicides that are more ecologically sound. Yet new chemicals alone cannot solve the world’s weed problems. Hence, scientists are exploring the innate weed-killing powers of living organisms, primarily insects and microorganisms.The biological agents now in use are environmentally benign and are harmless to humans. They can be chosen for their ability to attack selected targets and leave crops and other plants untouched. In contrast, some of the most effective chemicals kill virtually all the plants they come in contact with, sparing only those that are naturally resistant or have been genetically modified for resistance. Furthermore, a number of biological agents can be administered only once, after which no added applications are needed. Chemicals typically must be used several times per growing season.
Câu 1: With what topic does this passage primarily deal?


A. The dangers of toxic chemicals.


B. A proposal to ban the use of all herbicides.


C. The importance of the chemical industry.


D. Advantages of biological agents over chemical ones.
Câu 2: The word ‘marring’ in bold is closest in meaning to


A. planting     


B. spoiling     


C. dividing  


D. replacing
Câu 3: The word ‘clog’ in bold is closest in meaning to


A. drain   


B. grow along  


C. obstruct     


D. float on
Câu 4: Which of the following terms does the author define in the first paragraph?


A. grazing area   


B. weeds 


C. nutrients    


D. wildlife habitats
Câu 5: Which of the following statements about the use of chemical agents as herbicides would the author most likely agree?


A. It has become more dangerous recently.


B. It is occasionally required.


C. It is safe but inefficient.    


D. It should be increased.
Câu 6: The word ‘innate’ in bold is closest in meaning to


A. effective  


B. natural    


C. active    


D. organic
Câu 7: The word ‘applications’ in bold could best be replaced by which of the following?


A. treatments    


B. requests     


C. special purposes 


D. qualifications
Câu 8: Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?


A. Two possible causes of a phenomenon are compared.


B. A problem is described and possible solutions are discussed.


C. A general idea is introduced and several specific examples are given.


D. A recommendation is analysed and rejected

A.
B.
C.
D.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
Câu 1:


A. concerned         


B. raised


C. developed


D. maintained
Câu 2:


A. hurry           


B. under      


C. pressure 


D. rush

A.
B.
C.
D.

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 below.    It is estimated that about 200 million people use the Internet computer network around the world. The Internet allows people to work at home instead of travelling to work. The Internet allows businesses to communicate with customers and workers in many parts of the world for the cost of a local telephone call.   E-mail allows users to send documents, pictures and other data from one part of the world to another in at least 5 minutes. People can use the Internet to do shopping. This saves a lot of time. It is possible to use the Internet for education - students may connect with their teachers from home to send or receive e-mail or talk their problems through "online" rather than attending a class.
Câu 1: To use the Internet for education is.......
 


A. possible        


B. difficult   


C. inconvenient    


D. impossible
Câu 2:  The Internet allows people......
 


A. to stay at home and rest


B. not to work   


C. to work at home    


D. to travel to work
Câu 3: It takes......to do the shopping on the Internet.
 


A. a little time


B. more time    


C. a lot of time    


D. less time
Câu 4: To a business, the Internet is......to communicate with customers.



A. a cheap way


B. an inconvenient way


C. a difficult way   


D. a very expensive way
Câu 5: E-mail can be used to send.......
 


A. data       


B. information  


C. All are correct.   


D. documents

A.
B.
C.
D.

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. What do you do at the weekend? Some ...(24)... like to stay at home, but others like to go for a walk or play football. My friend Jack works ...(25)... a factory during the week. At the weekend, he always does the same thing. On Saturday, he washes his car. On Sunday, he goes with his family to a village ...(26)... the country. His uncle and aunt have a farm there. It isn't a big one ...(27)... there's always so much to do on a farm. The children help with the animals and give them then food. At the end of the day, they ...(28)... hungry.
Câu 1: ..(24)...


A. peoples          


B. one


C. ones  


D. people
Câu 2: ...(25)...


A. hard in


B. hard on 


C. hardly in


D. hardly on
Câu 3: ...(26)...


A. into 


B. on


C. at


D. in
Câu 4: ...(27)...


A. but


B. and


C. so


D. or
Câu 5: ...(28)..


A. all are 


B. are all 


C. all have


D. have all

A.
B.
C.
D.

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: Yesterday afternoon, Susan......to the supermarket and...a chicken and some cooking oil.
 


A. went - bought


B. went - buying


C. gone - bought   


D. goes - buys
Câu 2: I have been writing a letter.......9 o'clock.
 


A. for          


B. before    


C. since   


D. from
Câu 3: Send these dirty clothes to the......
 


A. laundry    


B. orchard  


C. bakery 


D. grocery
Câu 4: My sister is keen on.......the English Club.
 


A. joining   


B. to join  


C. having joined  


D. join
Câu 5: A new programme on education for disabled people......on VTV2.
 


A. has been developing


B. has developed  


C. have been developed


D. has been developed
Câu 6: We are working hard, so the job......by tomorrow evening.
 


A. has done  


B. will have been done 


C. has been done   


D. will do
Câu 7: He will take us to the town.......we can see old temples.
 


A. at it       


B. where


C. that 


D. which
Câu 8: We will send an e-mail to.......you the result of the interview if you are chosen.
 


A. store          


B. hold   


C. design       


D. inform
Câu 9: The tragic end of "Swan Lake" shows that magic is.......over love.
 


A. powered   


B. powerfully


C. powerless   


D. power
Câu 10: The baby doesn't cry so much now but she.......cry every night.
 


A. used   


B. use 


C. use to   


D. used to
Câu 11: ..................also helped to set up and arrange two retail stalls, selling the products to visitors.
 


A. Voluntary


B. Volunteering   


C. Volunteer   


D. Volunteers
Câu 12: Many people were killed in the plane crash. The bodies of.......were taken away, .......were taken to hospital.
 


A. the dead - the injury  


B. the dead - the injured


C. the dying - the injured 


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


A. routine    


B. sorrow 


C. software 


D. printer
Câu 2:


A. harrow      


B. announce


C. enclose


D. subtract

A.
B.
C.
D.

Choose the best second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one
Câu 1: It was breakfast-time when Susan rang.


A. When Susan rang   I have just finished my breakfast.     


B. Susan rang after 1 had had my breakfast.


C. I was having my breakfast when Susan rang.   


D. I was going to have my breakfast as soon as Susan rang.
Câu 2: Adrian's job interview is on 17 October.


A. Adrian will be called for a job interview on 17 October. 


B. Adrian is giving a job interview on 17 October.


C. Adrian had an interview for a job on 17 October. 


D. Adrian is having a job interview on 17 October.
Câu 3: You can get off this train at Bath.


A. This train stops at Bath. 


B. This train is going to stop at Bath.


C. You can stop this train at Bath.


D. This train will be stopped at Bath.
Câu 4: We have decided to help with the project.


A. We helped with the project.    


B. We must help with the project.


C.  We will help with the project.        


D. We are going to help with the project.
Câu 5: The last time I went swimming was when we were in Spain.


A. I swam a lot when we were in Spain. 


B. I hadn't been swimming before we moved to Spain.


C. I haven't been swimming since we were in Spain. 


D. I went swimming while we lived in Spain.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Choose the correct option to complete this postcard.Hi everyone.I've been in Paris for over a week now and I'm having a great (26) ........... In the first few days I did quite a lot of sightseeing the Eiffel Tower. Notre Dame and all the usual tourist attractions. Most places are absolutely (27) .......... with tourists, so yesterday I decided to have a look round the shops. Today I've been to a couple of interesting art (28) ........... I got lost on my way back to the hotel, but it didn't matter because I discovered a really fascinating market with lots of little stalls, selling just about everything from apples to antiques.I ate in the hotel the first night but usually I go out for dinner - the restaurants are great and I can get a set meal for less than 25 euros afraid I've (29) .......... a lot of money, but it's a great place. You'll be able to see for yourself (30) .......... I get back - I've taken lots of photos.I hope you're all well. I'll write again next week.Love,
Câu 1:


A. visit 


B. holiday 


C. trip 


D. excursion
Câu 2:


A. took 


B. stayed 


C. packed 


D. full
Câu 3:


A. exhibits                               


B. castles                   


C. concerts                    


D. galleries
Câu 4:


A. paid 


B. spent 


C. lost 


D. gotten
Câu 5:    


A. until            


B. while           


C. after            


D. when   

A.
B.
C.
D.

Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase.
Câu 1: I work from Tuesday to Saturday, and Sunday and Monday are my...............


A. working days 


B. days out  


C. breaks                       


D. days off
Câu 2: The cottage is surrounded by the most glorious countryside.


A. ordinary 


B. honorable 


C. beautiful 


D. gloomy
Câu 3: We've recently studied the....................of stones in the kidneys.


A. building


B. formation              


C. structure                   


D. block
Câu 4: Your tour includes a one-day.................to the Grand Canyon by air.


A. camping 


B. travel


C. excursion


D. visit
Câu 5: You could use fluorescent lamps instead of ordinary light bulbs.


A. in replacement 


B. in order for 


C. on payment for 


D. in place of
Câu 6: Don't throw away the ................ We can have them for supper.


A. sundeck 


B. photos 


C. food 


D. leftovers
Câu 7: My parents .............. tomorrow to stay with me for a few days.


A. come 


B. will have come 


C. are coming 


D. came
Câu 8:  I'll return Bob's pen to him the next time I.............him.


A. see 


B.  will see


C. am going to see 


D. have seen
Câu 9: The firework display, part of the city's centenary celebration,.......... place on the 21st August in Cannon Park.  


A. will take  


B. is taking


C. is going to take 


D. takes
Câu 10: This is the first time we..............to Scotland so it's all new to us.


A. are going


B. were 


C. have been 


D. will go
Câu 11: Look at those cars! They................!


A. will crash


B. are crashing 


C. will be crashed 


D. are going to crash
Câu 12: Only in this house ................safe and secure.


A. I feel 


B. do I feel 


C. I do feel


D. feel I
Câu 13: Nobody can persuade her.....................her mind.


A. change                       


B. to change 


C. changing                    


D. changed
Câu 14: I'll give you a map.................


A. in order for you find the way all right.


B. so that you will find the way all right.


C. in order that you can find the way all right.


D. B and C are all correct.
Câu 15: He was busy ................. his homework.


A. doing                        


B. to do     


C. that he was doing


D. he was doing
Câu 16: 'Are Alice and Tom still living in New York? "No, they....................to Dallas,'


A. are moving


B. had already moved


C. have just moved


D. will moved
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