Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) to each of the questionsLast year, there were millions of international tourist arrivals across the globe. Whether they were students on their (41)______ years looking for overseas adventure, stressed-out workers hoping to get away for a weekend, or retirees (42)______  to relax in an exotic location- clearly none of them thought they could find the same experience at home. The question is whether foreign travel brings more advantages or disadvantages.An obvious positive point is that going abroad sometimes helps people to expand their knowledge of the world. If they are (43)_____ - minded, they can learn about new cultures and hopefully gain a more accurate understanding about their way of life. In addition, there is the economic benefit of tourism to countries which have few other resources. It can provide an income to many people within the industry.Having said that, some people simply go to a foreign resort (44)______ by high walls and therefore learn little about their holiday (45)______. Another issue is that hordes of tourists often spoil the “unspoilt” places they visit. The most recent example of this is Antarctica, where last year cruise ships took thousands of visitors to view the disappearing icebergs and wildlife. Vegetation, nesting penguins and resting walrus are vulnerable when humans intrude.
Câu 1: (41)______


A. space  


B. break 


C. pause 


D. gap
Câu 2: (42)______


A. wish       


B. wished   


C. wishing


D. to wish
Câu 3: (43)_____


A. open    


B. narrow   


C. absent 


D. single
Câu 4: (44)______


A. covered         


B. surrounded 


C. sheltered 


D. stopped
Câu 5: (45)______


A. direction      


B. destination  


C. departure


D. situation

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 questionsBefore the mid-nineteenth century, people in the United States ate most foods only in season. Drying, smoking and salting could preserve meat for a short time, but the availability of fresh meat, like that of fresh milk, was very limited; there was no way to prevent spoilage. But in 1810, a French inventor named Nicolas Appert developed the cooking-and-sealing process of canning. And in the 1850’s an American named Gail Borden developed a means of condensing and preserving milk. Canned goods and condensed milk became more common during the 1860’s, but supplies remained low because cans had to be made by hand. By 1880, however, inventors had fashioned stamping and soldering machines that mass-produced cans from tinplate. Suddenly all kinds of food could be preserved and bought at all times of the year.Other trends and inventions had also helped make it possible for Americans to vary their daily diets. Growing urban population created demand that encouraged fruit and vegetable farmers  to raise more produce. Railroad refrigerator cars enabled growers and meat packers to ship perishables great distances and to preserve them for longer periods. Thus, by the 1890’s, northern city dwellers could enjoy southern and western strawberries, grapes, and tomatoes, previously available for a month at most, for up to six months of the year. In addition, increased use of iceboxes enabled families to store perishables. As easy means of producing ice commercially had been invented in the 1870’s, and by 1900 the nation had more than two thousand commercial ice plants, most of which made home deliveries. The icebox became a fixture in most homes and remained so until the mechanized refrigerator replaced it in the 1920’s and 1930’s.Almost everyone now had a more diversified diet. Some people continued to eat mainly foods that were heavily in starches or carbohydrates, and not everyone could afford meat. Nevertheless, many families could take advantage of previously unavailable fruits, vegetables, and dairy products to achieve more varied fare.
Câu 1: What does the passage mainly discuss?


A. Causes of food spoilage


B. Commercial production of ice


C. Inventions that led to changes in the American diet


D. Population movements in nineteenth century
Câu 2: The phrase “in season” in paragraph 1 refers to


A. a kind of weather   


B. a particular time of year


C. an official schedule   


D. a method of flavoring food
Câu 3: The word “prevent” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to


A. estimate     


B. avoid   


C. correct   


D. confine
Câu 4: During the 1860’s, canned food products were


A. unavailable in rural areas     


B. shipped in refrigerator cans


C. available in limited quantities  


D. a staple part of the American diet
Câu 5: It can be inferred that railroad refrigerator cars came into use


A. before 1860


B. before 1890  


C. after 1900 


D. after 1920
Câu 6: The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to


A. refrigerator cars


B. perishables   


C. growers  


D. distances
Câu 7: The author implies that in the 1920’s and 1930’s home deliveries of ice


A. decreased in number 


B. were on an irregular schedule


C. increased in cost  


D. occurred only in the summer

A.
B.
C.
D.

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: Doctors have criticized the government for failing to invest enough in the health service.


A. praised     


B. blamed


C. accused


D. commented
Câu 2: The company will only employ competent engineers, so they want to see evidence of their work as well the references from previous employers.


A. proficient     


B.  inconvenient      


C. ambitious  


D. unqualified

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following.
Câu 1: The education system is a mirror that reflects the culture.


A. points    


B. explains 


C. shows 


D.  gets
Câu 2:  It is an occasion when strength and sports are tested, friendship and solidarity was built and deepened.


A. practice   


B.  power 


C. will     


D. competence

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions:
Câu 1: Works are written (A) by Vladimir Nabokov often (B) contain heroes and heroines who (C) have lived (D) in many places.


A. are written


B.  often


C.  who


D. have lived 
Câu 2: Mostly (A) medical doctors have had (B) some training (C) in (D)psychology and psychiatry. 


A. Mostly 


B. have had


C. training


D. in 
Câu 3: Sandara has not rarely (A) missed a play (B) or concert since (C) she was seventeen years old (D). 


A. not rarely


B. a play


C.  since


D. seventeen years old

A.
B.
C.
D.

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


A. promise             


B. devise   


C. urprise 


D. realise
Câu 2:


A. comment             


B. development  


C. confidence      


D. reference

A.
B.
C.
D.

Choose the best answer to each of the following question.
Câu 1: When Delores realized that her father had made lima beans and rice for dinner, she __________, claimed to feel nauseous, and excused herself from the table. The bag of stale popcorn in her room would tide her over until breakfast.


A. clutched her stomach


B. was clutching her stomach


C. did clutch her stomach
Câu 2: To protect her delicate hands, Fran will not rake the yard, do the dishes, or __________.


A. refuses to scrub the bathtub


B. won't scrub the bathtub


C. scrub the bathtub
Câu 3: When Diane takes her beagle for a walk, Santana enjoys sniffing for edible garbage, _________, and lunging at squirrels.


A. howls at bicyclists


B. howling at bicyclists


C. she howls at bicyclists
Câu 4: After Amanda cashes her paycheck, the money goes to her savings account, cappuccino fund, and __________.


A. paying her credit card bill


B. toward her credit card balance


C. credit card balance
Câu 5: In preparation for her run, Alicia __________, applied sunscreen, and increased the volume on her iPod.


A. tightened her shoelaces


B. was tightening her shoelaces


C. did tighten her shoelaces
Câu 6: We hate having dinner at Aunt Ida's house because she is a vegan health nut. Baked tofu, __________, and decaffeinated tea do not make a satisfying meal!


A. vegetables steamed with no oil or seasoning


B. steamed vegetables


C. vegetables that are flavorless
Câu 7: Tonia kicked the back of Vincent’s desk, __________, and poked his arm with her sharp pencil, but he would not bend to the side so that she could get a glimpse of his quiz answers.


A. blew on his neck


B. she blew on his neck


C. blowing on his neck

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 for each of the blanks from 46 to 50.Vietnamese generally shake hands when greeting and parting. Using both hands shows respect as does a (46)                             bow of the head. In rural areas, elderly people who do not extend their hand are greeted with a slight bow. Women are more likely to bow the head than to shake hands. Vietnamese names begin with the family name and are (47)                                 by a given name. People address one another by their given names, but add a title that indicates their perceived relationship to the other person. These titles are family related rather than professional. Among colleagues, for example, the younger of the two might combine the given name with the title of ―Anh‖ (Older Brother). A/n (48)        _________  greeting combined with the given name and title is “Xin chao” (Hello). Classifiers for gender and familiarity are also combined with the greeting. In formal meetings, business cards are sometimes exchanged on greeting.Vietnamese have a strong (49)                      of hospitality and feel embarrassed if they cannot show their guests full respect by preparing for their arrival. Therefore, it is (50)                       to visit someone without having been invited. Gifts are not required, but are appreciated. Flowers, incense, or tea may be appropriate gifts for the hosts. Hosts also appreciate a small gift for their children or elderly parents.
Câu 1: (46)


A. light                 


B.  slight       


C. lightly    


D. lightly    
Câu 2: (47)


A. continued        


B. hased  


C. followed     


D.  forwarded
Câu 3: (48)


A. easy   


B. basic  


C. fundamental 


D.  elementary
Câu 4: (49)


A. sense              


B.  sensation    


C. sensitivity 


D.  sensibility
Câu 5: (50)


A. inactive    


B. inaccurate  


C.  inappropriate     


D. inexact

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.Dinosaurs were reptiles that lived during a period of earth’s history called the Mesozoic Era, which is known as the Age of Reptiles. The first dinosaurs appeared more than 200 million years ago. For many millions of years, they dominated the land with their huge size and strength. Then about 65 million years ago, they died out rather suddenly, never to reemerge.The word dinosaur comes from two Greek words meaning “terrible lizard”.  Dinosaurs were not lizards, but their appearance could be truly terrifying. The biggest ones weighed more than ten times as much as a mature elephant and nearly equaled the size of most modern day whales. The famous kinds of dinosaurs, including the brontosaur and tyrannosaurus, reached 80 to 90 feet in length. Not all dinosaurs were giants, however, some were actually no larger than a chicken.Scientists still do not know what caused dinosaur to disappear. One theory involves a change in the earth’s climate. It is believed that temperature dropped significantly towards the end of the Cretaceous Period. Too large to hibernate and not having fur or feathers for protection, it is possible that the climate became too chilly for dinosaurs. In contrast, other species having protection, such as the mammals and birds, were able to survive.
Câu 1: The word “ones” in the passage refers to                                     


A. dinosaurs    


B. millions       


C. lizards   


D.  whales
Câu 2: The word “chilly” in the passage refers to                               


A. very hot    


B.  extremely cold      


C.  very cold  


D. humid
Câu 3: What is the best title for this passage?


A. The Domination of the Land  


B. The Metabolism of Dinosaurs


C. Earth’s Largest Reptiles    


D. The History of Earth
Câu 4: It can be inferred from the passage that the Age of Reptiles lasted about                          


A. 200 million years     


B. 135 million years     


C. 80 million years   


D. 65 million years
Câu 5: The author uses the phrase ―never to reemerge to indicate the dinosaurs                   .


A. became extinct       


B.  went into hiding 


C. never died out    


D.  lost their way
Câu 6: According to the passage, what is true about the size of dinosaurs?


A. It made them the largest creatures ever on earth.     


B.  It varied quite greatly.


C.  It guaranteed their survival.   


D. It was rather uniform.
Câu 7: Which of the following can be inferred about mammals and birds?


A. Most have either fur or feathers over their bodies.


B.  They preceded the dinosaurs.


C. They were too large to hibernate.


D. They could not survive the chilly temperatures.

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.A pioneering study by Donald Appleyard made the astounding discovery that a sudden increase in the volume of traffic through an area affects people in the way that a sudden increase in crime does. Appleyard observed this by finding three blocks of houses in San Francisco that looked much alike and had the same kind of middle-class and working-class residents, with approximately the same ethnic mix. The difference was that only 2,000 cars a day ran down Octavia Street (LIGHT street, in Appleyard’s terminology) while Gough Street (MEDIUM street) was used by 8,000 cars daily, and Franklin Street (HEAVY street) had around 16,000 cars a day. Franklin Street often had as many cars in an hour as Octavia had in a day.Heavy traffic brought with it danger, noise, fumes and soot, directly, and trash secondarily. That is, the cars didn’t bring in much trash, but when trash accumulated, residents seldom picked it up. The cars, Appleyard determined, reduced the amount of territory residents felt responsible for. Noise was a constant intrusion into their homes. Many Franklin Street residents covered their doors and windows and spent most of their time in the rear of their houses. Most families with children had already left.Conditions on Octavia Street were much different. Residents picked up trash. They sat on their front steps and chatted with neighbors. They had three times as many friends and twice as many acquaintances as the people on Franklin.On Gough Street, residents said that the old feeling of community was disappearing as traffic increased. People were becoming more and more preoccupied with their own lives. A number of families had recently moved and more were considering. Those who were staying expressed deep regret at the destruction of their community.
Câu 1: The word astounding  in line 1 is closest in meaning to                     .


A. startling      


B. disappointing 


C. dubious 


D. alternative
Câu 2: The three streets mentioned in this passage are different in that                                 .


A. they are in different cities.


B. the residents are of different ethnic backgrounds.


C. they have varying amounts of traffic.


D.  the income levels of the residents vary considerably.
Câu 3: Approximately how many cars used Franklin Street daily?


A. 2,000   


B. 8,000


C. 16,000   


D. 20,000
Câu 4: All of the following are direct results of heavy traffic EXCEPT                                .


A.  increased amount of trash      


B. greater danger to residents


C.  more pollution       


D. more vibrations
Câu 5: The author’s main purpose in the second paragraph is to                    .


A. discuss the problem of trash disposal


B. point out the disadvantage of heavy traffic


C. propose an alternate system of transportation


D. suggest ways to cope with traffic problems
Câu 6: Which of the following is NOT a statement you would expect from a resident of Gough Street?


A.  People on this street are unhappy because the neighborhood is deteriorating.


B. People on this street think mostly of themselves.


C. People on this street have more and more space for which they feel responsible.


D. A number of people are preparing to leave this street.
Câu 7: In what order does the author present detailed discussions of the three streets?


A.  LIGHT, MEDIUM, HEAVY  


B. HEAVY, MEDIUM, LIGHT


C. HEAVY, LIGHT, MEDIUM 


D.  LIGHT, HEAVY, MEDIUM
Câu 8: What is the writer’s attitude toward heavy traffic when he mentions the Appleyard’s study?


A. neutral    


B. favorable      


C. critical     


D. doubtful
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