Mark the letter A, B, C or D in your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Câu 1: Our teacher encourages us using a dictionary whenever we are unsure of the meaning of a word.


A. of


B. using


C. meaning of the word 


D. whenever
Câu 2: The number of students attending universities to study economics have increased steadily in the last few years.


A. economics


B. of students  


C. have


D. attending
Câu 3: I am not fond of reading fiction books as they are imaginable ones which are not real.


A. imaginable


B. as


C. fond of    


D. are

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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: Mr. George is a famous author. Mr. George is also an influential speaker.


A. Mr. George is neither a famous author nor an influential speaker.


B. Mr. George likes writing famous books and making speechers.


C. Mr. George is a famous author, and he is also an influential speaker.


D. Mr. George wrires famous books, but he doesn’t know much about speeches.
Câu 2: I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money.


A. Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.


B. Inspite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.


C. Despite I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.


D. Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.

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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.
Câu 1:


A. disappointed         


B. interviewed


C. recorded  


D. graduated
Câu 2:


A. technology      


B. chores   


C. exchange    


D. choice

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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.The Rise of RobotsAs kids, our grandparents frequently scared us by talking about how difficult life was when they were growing up. They mentioned walking miles to school in the snow, or doing hours of manual labour for little pay. Life has changed greatly since then, and it seems to get easier year by year. In fact, with the help of robots we soon might have to do much at all. But is this a good thing?By 2030, it’s estimated that robotics will be a $10 billion business worldwide. Companies are already starting to integrate them into the workforce. The electronics manufacturer Foxconn is drawing up plans to launch a factory within the next 10 years that’s completely staffed by robot workers. Meanwhile, an American company Briggo has invented a robot that serves gourmet-quality coffee to customers. With the push of a button it will crush coffee beans, measure exact quantities of water, and even wave a steam wand to ensure customers get the perfect cream on top. Unlike human baristas, it can serve multiple drinks at once and work all day and night without a break.Robots are also invading our homes. The Rooma is a mini-robot that vacuums rooms automatically according to a schedule. The Robomow is a device that will cut the grass for you while you sit in the shade. Then there’s the Nanda clocky, an alarm clock that makes sure that even the deepest sleepers get up on time. The clock is attached to a pair of wheels, and it will randomly move around the room. Once you finally catch it, you’re probably too awake to hit the snooze button. Although these early home robots are somewhat basic, they will likely become more capable as times goes on.Although robots certainly help us to eliminate tedious tasks, many people are concerned about a future filled with robots. Some fear that humanity will start to decline if machines do everything for us. Others have even warned about the robot rebellion, in which robots become so smart that they may decide to turn on their masters. These ideas may seem a bit far-fetched, but there are certainly lots of questions that need to be answered before everyone opens up to the idea of a robotic future.
Câu 1: How is Briggo’s invention superior to human workers?


A. It is more knowledgeable about coffee-making.


B. It is better at conversation.


C. It never has to stop.


D. It can operate machinery.
Câu 2: What would happen if you pressed the snooze button?


A. You would have to wake up immediately  


B. The alarm clock would turn off forever


C. The alarm would stop, but go off again soon


D. Nothing would happen at all
Câu 3: Which of the following is NOT true about the concerns over roboties?


A. It takes some time for people to accept robots.


B. Robots may do some harm to humans


C. The idea of robotics may seem far-fetched.


D. Robots may be dominant at the workplace.
Câu 4: The word “tedious” in the last paragraph mostly means                        


A. boring    


B. difficult   


C. intelligent  


D. expensive
Câu 5: What is the last paragraph mainly about?


A. Some reasons why people don’t accept robots yet.


B. A very amusing science-fiction story about robots.


C. How people in local communities are supporting robots.


D. A few of the lastest robots on the market today.
Câu 6: According to the first paragraph, how is the life changed since our parents time?


A. The education system has got much worse


B. Things aren’t as hard as they once were


C. Children have to walk longer distance to school


D. It hasn’t changed much at all
Câu 7: All of the following are true about robots EXCEPT that                       


A. they can work all day and night without break


B. they have greater capabilities


C. they can draw up plans to launch a story


D. they can do boring tasks for human
Câu 8: We can infer from the passage that                   


A. present domestic robots can work without any programs


B. the communication will decline with the use of robots


C. a robot rebellion can happen daily


D. robotics will have been a major business by 2030
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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.THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MUSICThink for a moment about the last music album you bought. Most likely, you’ll think of the singer or band that made you want to buy the album. You might even know the name of the guitar player or the drummer. Those talented performers, however, are only some of the people in the music industry work behind the scenes, but the roles they play in the musical progress are very important.Songwriters: Songs begin with the songwriter. Some songwriters work alone, but many work in teams that combine the talents of a lyricist, who writes the words to songs, and an instrumentalist, often a piano player or guitarist, who writes the music. Many of today’s pop stars work with songwriters. For example, some of Lady Gaga’s biggest hits were written by Nadir Khayat, also known “RedOne”. Some songwriting teams have become very famous, such as Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, who were responsible for many big 1980s pop hits.Arrangers: After a song has been written, music arrangers make it more appealing by deciding which instruments will be used, what tempo, or speed, the song will have, and whether the song should have a lower or higher pitch. A good arrangement can bring a song to life and make it a classic.Studio Musicians: Not every singer or instrumentalist can be a star, and many work in the background as studio musicians. These artists are not a part of any one musical group.Instead, they are hired for recording sessions that eventually become the albums you buy, as well as soundtracks for television shows, movies, and radio ads.Recording Engineers: Recording engineers also play a major role in creating the final sound that you hear. First, these engineers set up the recording studio, the room where the performers play, placing musicians and microphones in exactly the right places to get the best sound. Next, they use electronic equipment, such multi-track recorders, to capture the music. Finally, long after the musicians have gone home, recording engineers use a mixing board to balance the melodies and rhythms of each musician, and sometimes to incorporate special sound effects or additional tracks.Many people make a living with music. You may not recognize all of their names, but all of them work together to create the songs you love to listen to.
Câu 1: Which piece of equipment is used at the end of the recording process?


A. a multi-track recorder  


B. a guitar or piano


C. a mixing board   


D. a microphone
Câu 2: Which sentence is NOT true about studio musicians?


A. They work in the recording studio.


B. They earn money for each session that they do.


C. They are not as famous as the artists they play for.


D. They usually support or play for the same artist.
Câu 3: Which of the following do music arrangers probably NOT do?


A. decide the price of the CD     


B. decide how fast or slow a song will be


C. decide which instrument to use   


D. decide which pitch to use
Câu 4: The word “classic” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to                      


A. a traditional song


B. a famous song  


C. a lively song  


D. a modern song
Câu 5: Which statement would the author probably agree with?


A. Studio musicians would be more successful as members of one musical group.


B. It is important to buy albums made by performing artists who are not yet famous.


C. Having a famous person sing a song will usually make it successful.


D. People are often unaware of the amount of work that goes into creating music.
Câu 6: Why does the author mention Lady Gaga?


A. to give an example of a star who works with a songwriter.


B. to explain why she does not write her own songs.


C. to compare her with other talented songwriters.


D. to persuade readers to buy her music.
Câu 7: The article is mainly about                    


A. people who play a background role in creating music


B. pop stars who write the biggest hits


C. songwriting teams who combine their talents


D. instrumentalists who work as hired musicians

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B.
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: My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.


A. be confident 


B. be optimistic 


C. be pessimistic 


D. be smart
Câu 2: Domestic chores will no longer be a burden thanks to the inventions of laborsaving devices.


A. Official        


B. Household  


C. Foreign  


D. Schooling

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B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentence in the following questions.
Câu 1: The coffee was very strong. He couldn’t drink it.


A. The coffee was so strong that he could drink it.


B. He couldn’t drink the strong coffee before.


C. The coffee was not weak enough for him to drink.


D. The coffee was too strong for him to drink.
Câu 2: I met the workers. Reporters interviewed them last week.


A. I met the workers because reporters interviewed them last week.


B. I met the workers who interviewed reporters last week.


C. I met the workers who were interviewed by reporters last week.


D. I met reporters who interviewed workers last week.

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B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable respone to complete each of the following exchanges.
Câu 1: Helen and Mary are talking about Mary’s result at school.
- Helen: “Your parents must be proud of your result at school!”
- Mary: “                             .”


A. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging


B. I’m glad you like it


C. Sorry to hear that   


D. Of course
Câu 2: Laura and David are talking about the benefits of swimming.
- Laura: “I think swimming helps us exercise all our muscles.”
- David: “                             .”


A. You can do it. Thanks anyway       


B. There is no doubt about it


C. Not at all.You can make it    


D. Yes, swimming does, too

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B.
C.
D.

Select the best option to complete the sentences
Câu 1: The train was delayed _______ bad weather.


A. despite                                        


B. although      


C. because of     


D.  because
Câu 2: Have you been to the restaurant _______ is just opened in town?


A. that


B. who


C. whom


D. what
Câu 3: She says it's Charlotte's fault, _______ is rubbish, and that she blames her.


A. which


B. that


C. whose


D. who
Câu 4: Cohen, _______ contract expires next week, is likely to move to play for a European club.


A. whose


B. that


C. which


D. whom
Câu 5: She lived in Rome for a couple of years, _______ she taught English.


A. who


B. why


C. where


D. when
Câu 6: She walked home by herself, _____ she knew that it was dangerous.


A. despite                                               


B. although   


C. because of 


D.  because
Câu 7: The police asked me to explain _______ I hadn't reported the accident sooner.


A. which


B. why


C. that


D. when

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.Not so long ago almost any student who successfully completed a university degree or diploma course could find a good career quite easily. Companies toured the academic institutions, competing with each other to recruit graduates. However, those days are gone, even in Hong Kong, and nowadays graduates often face strong competition in the search for jobs.Most careers organizations highlight three stages for graduates to follow in the process of securing a suitable career: recognizing abilities, matching these to available vacancies and presenting them well to prospective employers.Job seekers have to make a careful assessment of their own abilities. One area of assessment should be of their academic qualifications, which would include special skills within their subject area. Graduates should also consider their own personal values and attitudes, or the relative importance to themselves of such matters as money, security, leadership and caring for others. An honest assessment of personal interests and abilities such as creative or scientific skills, or skills acquired from work experience, should also be given careful thought.The second stage is to study the opportunities available for employment and to think about how the general employment situation is likely to develop in the future. To do this, graduates can study job vacancies and information in newspapers or they can visit a careers office, write to possible employers for information or contact friends or relatives who may already be involved in a particular profession. After studying all the various options, they should be in a position to make informed comparisons between various careers.Good personal presentation is essential in the search for a good career. Job application forms and letters should, of course, be filled in carefully and correctly, without grammar or spelling errors. Where additional information is asked for, job seekers should describe their abilities and work experience in more depth, with examples if possible. They should try to balance their own abilities with the employer's needs, explain why they are interested in a career with the particular company and try to show that they already know something about the company and its activities.When graduates are asked to attend for interview, they should prepare properly by finding out all they can about the prospective employer. Dressing suitably and arriving for the interview on time are also obviously important. Interviewees should try to give positive and helpful answers and should not be afraid to ask questions about anything they are unsure about. This is much better than pretending to understand a question and giving an unsuitable answer.There will always be good career opportunities for people with ability, skills and determination; the secret to securing a good job is to be one of them.
Câu 1: In paragraph 1, 'those days are gone, even in Hong Kong', suggests that                    .


A. in the past, finding a good career was easier in Hong Kong than elsewhere


B. it used to be harder to find a good job in Hong Kong than in other countries


C.  nowadays, everyone in Hong Kong has an equal chance of finding a good career


D. even in Hong Kong companies tour the universities trying to recruit graduates
Câu 2: In the paragraph 2, “them” refers to                .


A. abilities


B. three stages


C. careers organizations


D. available vacancies
Câu 3: According to paragraph 4, graduates should                    .


A. ask friends or relatives to secure them a good job


B. find out as much as possible and inform employers of the comparisons they want


C. get information about a number of careers before making comparisons


D. find a good position and then compare it with other careers
Câu 4: In paragraph 5, 'in more depth' could best be replaced by     .


A. more honestly 


B. more carefully 


C. using more word  


D. in greater detail
Câu 5: The word “prospective” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to         .


A. future


B. generous


C. reasonable


D. ambitious
Câu 6: In paragraph 6, the writer seems to suggest that          .


A. it is better for interviewees to be honest than to pretend to understand


B. interviewees should ask a question if they can't think of an answer


C. it is not a good idea for interviewees to be completely honest in their answers


D. pretending to understand a question is better than giving an unsuitable answer
Câu 7: Which of the following sentences is closest in meaning to the paragraph 7?


A. Determined, skilled and able people can easily find a good career.


B. The secret of a sucessful interview is that interviewers have to possess skills, determination or ability.


C. Graduates should develop at least one of these areas to find a suitable career.


D. People with the right qualities should always be able to find a good career.
Câu 8: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?


A. Businesses used to visit the universities in Hong Kong to recruit graduates.


B. Until recently it was quite easy for graduates to get good jobs in Hong Kong.


C. Job seekers should consider as many as possible of the factors involved.


D. Graduates sometimes have to take part in competitions to secure a good career.
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