Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 22 to 26.The invention of the mobile phone has undoubtedly revolutionized the way people communicate and influenced every aspect of our lives. The issue is whether this technological innovation has done more harm than good.In order to (22)______ the question, we must first turn to the type of consumer. Presumably, most parents buy mobile phones for their teenagers to track their whereabouts and ensure their safety. We can also assume that most teenagers want mobile phones to avoid missing out (23)______ social contact. In this context, the advantages are clear. However, we cannot deny the fact that text messages have been used by bullies to intimidate fellow students. There is also (24)______ evidence that texting has affected literacy skills.The ubiquitous use of the mobile phone has, (25)______ question, affected adult consumers, too. What employee, on the way home from work, would be reluctant to answer a call from their boss? Apparently, only 18% of us, according to a recent survey, are willing to switch off our mobile phones once we’ve left the office.Admittedly, mobile phones can be intrusive but there are obvious benefits to possessing one. Personally speaking, they are invaluable when it comes to making social or business arrangements at short (26)______. According to a recent survey, they also provide their owners with a sense of security in emergency situations.In conclusion, mobile phones do have their drawbacks, but these are outweighed by the benefits. I would argue that it is not the tool that chooses its purpose, but the user.
Câu 1: (22)______


A. answer  


B. address  


C. remedy    


D. put right
Câu 2: (23)______


A.  in 


B. to    


C. of    


D. on
Câu 3: (24)______


A. indisputable   


B. arguable  


C. doubtless 


D. unhesitating
Câu 4: (25)______


A. out of     


B. without    


C. beyond      


D. outside
Câu 5: (26)______


A.  time           


B. notice


C. term   


D. warning

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Câu 1: We had about ten people helping us carry our belongings to a van parking outside when there was a sudden crash which made us turn round to find the big mirror lying in pieces on the ground.


A. ten people helping


B. van parking


C. which made us turn round


D. lying in pieces
Câu 2: You should take out insurance for your house from any possible damage. Earthquakes sometimes occur here.


A. take out


B. for


C. from


D. occur
Câu 3: In a famous experiment conducted at University of Chicago in 1983, rats kept from sleeping died after two and a half weeks.


A. conducted


B. University of Chicago


C. rats kept


D. a half weeks

A.
B.
C.
D.

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. smooth    


B. sunbath    


C. youth  


D. cloth
Câu 2:


A.  rough    


B. touchy


C. southern    


D. coup

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.Telecommunicating is a form of computer communication between employees’ homes and offices. For employees whose jobs involve sitting at a terminal or word processor entering data or typing reports, the location of the computer is of no consequence. If the machine can communicate over telephone lines, when the work is completed, employees can dial the office computer from a distant site and transmit the material to their employers. A recent survey in USA Today estimates that there are approximately 8.7 million telecommuters. But although the numbers are rising annually, the trend does not appear to be as significant as predicted when Business Week published "The Portable Executive" as its cover story a few years ago.Why hasn't telecommuting become more popular?Clearly, change simply takes time. But in addition, there has been active resistance on the part of many managers. These executives claim that supervising the telecommuters in a large work force scattered across the country would be too difficult, or, at least, systems for managing them are not yet developed, thereby complicating the manager's responsibilities.It is also true that employees who are given the option of telecommuting are often reluctant to accept the opportunity. Most people feel that they need regular interaction with a group, and many are concerned that they will not have the same consideration for advancement if they are not more visible in the office setting. Some people feel that even when a space in their homes is set aside as a work area, they never really get away from the office.
Câu 1: How many American workers are involved in telecommuting?


A. More than 8 million


B. More than predicted in Business Week


C. Fewer than estimated in USA Today


D. Fewer than last year
Câu 2: The phrase “of no consequence” means                .


A. of no use


B. of no good


C. unimportant


D. irrelevant
Câu 3: The author mentions all of the following as concerns of telecommuters EXCEPT___            .


A. the lack of interaction with a group


B. the different system of supervision


C. the fact that the work space is in the home


D. the opportunities for advancement
Câu 4: The word “them” in line 11 refers to        _.


A. systems


B. telecommuters


C. executives


D. responsibilities
Câu 5: The reason why telecommuting has not become popular is that the employees                


A. need regular interaction with their families.


B. are worried about the promotion if they are not seen at the office.


C. feel that a work area in their home is away from the office.


D. are ignorant of telecommuting.
Câu 6: It can be inferred from the passage that the author is         .


A. a telecommuter


B. the manager


C. a statistician


D. a reporter
Câu 7: When Business Week published “The Portable Executive”, it implied that                    .


A. systems for managing telecommuters were not effective.


B. there was resistance on the part of many managers about telecommuting.


C. the trend for telecommuting was optimistic.


D. most telecommuters were satisfied with their work.

A.
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 sentences in the following questions.
Câu 1: He had just finished eating his breakfast. Then he fell down.


A. Hardly did he finished eating his breakfast when he fell down.


B. Hardly he had finished eating his breakfast when he fell down.


C. Hardly had he finished eating his breakfast when he fell down.


D. Hardly have he finished eating his breakfast when he fell down.
Câu 2: He behaved in a very strange way. That surprised me a lot.


A. What almost surprised me was the strange way he behaved.


B. His behavior was a very strange thing, that surprised me the most.


C. I was almost surprised by his strange behavior.


D. He behaved very strangely, which surprised me very much.

A.
B.
C.
D.

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. expands                  


B. installs               


C. swallows                


D. rejects
Câu 2:


A. purpose                 


B. compose                 


C. suppose            


D. propose       

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 following questions.SHAYNE’S DREAMS COME TRUE - BUT WILL THEY BE SHATTERED?It is a week before The X Factor live tour when I meet the winner of the series, Shayne Ward. “It has been mental,” he says, referring to the past six months of his life. “I've just been talking to Louis Walsh on the phone. Louis Walsh!” Walsh, a top record producer and The X Factor judge, now manages Shayne’s career. “I was talking to Simon Cowell (a celebrity record producer) yesterday!” He shakes his head in amazement. And these people are telling me they're excited about working with me. “I can't get my head round it.”Shayne is about as natural as any pop star arriving in the public arena can be. “I just can’t accept where I am now” he says sincerely. “It doesn't feel real. To me, this is just a job.” “What do you think being famous feels like?” I ask him. “I'm not sure, to be honest. Different from this?” he laughs, with only a hint of nerves. Since winning The X Factor, Shayne's success has been phenomenal. His debut single took just three days to reach the number one spot. On tour, he's going to play to audiences of 10,000 on average. He has already brought the house down at a gig in his home city. “I walked out after that performance and just thought, “I’m dreaming!””Shayne is one of a family of seven children. Times were hard, but he has never wished or a different childhood. Although he thought about going to college, he ended up leaving school at sixteen, just to help his mother pay the rent. He set out on his reality show journey shortly afterwards. When he told he friends he had an audition for The X Factor, none of them really believed him. “I thought I’d go fot it because my family wanted me to, but I never really believed that I would win.”Naturally, Ward is a fan of reality TV talent shows. “They're brilliant, because people who want recording contracts try for years and get nowhere. Then these competitions come along the people at home decide whether they like the singers or not. So its not just a few people at a record company deciding who gets a chance.” But the previous winner of The X Factor only had one hit. He hasn't been heard of since then. Is Shayne Ward going to be another talent show flop?A lot of people feel cynical about reality TV show winners and their chances of continuing success. Audiences usually lose interest in them as soon as the show has finished. In fact, contestants on shows like Big Brother are given severe warnings from the show’s producers beforehand, basically telling them “you will not be liked”. Talent shows like The X Factor have to offer contestants a kind of stardom though, and something they can think of as a career, months afterwards at least.
Câu 1: The word “mental” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to


A. psychiatric     


B. physical     


C. crazy     


D. mind-bending
Câu 2: The word “it” in the first paragraph refers to


A. the tour   


B. the experience


C. the phone call


D. the show
Câu 3: Which of the following statement is TRUE about Shayne Ward?


A. He is certain how well known he is.


B. He finds his present situation unacceptable.


C. He is confused about the nature of fame.


D. He thinks his job isn’t particularly glamorous.
Câu 4: After performing in his home city, Shayne felt


A. overwhelmed 


B. embarrassed 


C. disappointed   


D. relieved
Câu 5: After leaving school at the age of sixteen, Shayne


A. set off on a trip   


B. gave up performing


C. got himself a job    


D. applied to a college
Câu 6: The word “flop” in the passage is closest in meaning to


A. someone who is unpopular     


B. someone who is unsuccessful


C. someone who isn’t ambitious  


D. someone who lacks character
Câu 7: According to the passage, who decide the winner of a reality TV talent show?


A. audiences   


B. contestants   


C. previous winners


D. record companies
Câu 8: What does the writer suggest about reality talent show winners?


A. They are treated badly by producers.


B. Their fame is short-lived.


C. Audiences never really like them.


D. They don’t expect to be popular.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Câu 1: Harry is talking to Judy over the phone.
Harry: “Thank you for helping me prepare for my birthday party, Judy.”
Judy: “_______.”


A. It’s my pleasure     


B. That’s out of this world


C. Never mention me     


D. Of course not
Câu 2: Tom and Josh are discussing their summer vacation plan.
Tom: “ _______.”
Josh: “I don’t think that’s a good idea because it will be costly and strenuous.”


A. Is it wise to climb Mount Everest when we are in India this summer?


B. What if weclimb Mount Everest when we are in India this summer?


C. How come will we climb Mount Everest when we are in India this summer?


D. Why don’t we climb Mount Everest when we are in India this summer?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer that best fits the blank space in the following passage.21st CENTURY TEACHERS: INEVITABLE CHANGES21st century teachers need to serve as a guide or mentor for their students, not as the all- knowing sage providing them with everything they need. Nowadays, with so much access (21) ______ resources of all kinds, children invariably know more than teachers on different topics, step ahead of the technology. Teachers need to be empowered as facilitators for learning, so that they can empower their students in (22) ______.This shift is great news for teachers. Instead of struggling to give kids all the information in areas (23) ______ they know little about, teachers can support students as they make their own steps into different fields. It’s about preparing them to go beyond their seniors, ensuring they have the skills to do it, and assisting them along the way.(24) ______, teachers need to be forward-thinking, curious and flexible. They must be learners: learning new teaching methods, and learning alongside their students. Simply asking questions like “What will my students need dozens of years from now?” or “How can I help give them those skills?” can change teachers' (25) ______, make them a leader, and bring about changes in the classroom, school and community.
Câu 1: (21) ______


A. to 


B. with 


C. for  


D. in
Câu 2: (22) ______


A. sight 


B. use  


C. line   


D. turn
Câu 3: (23) ______


A. what    


B. that     


C. where  


D. whom
Câu 4: (24) ______


A. For instance    


B. Therefore


C. In practice 


D. Otherwise  
Câu 5: (25) _____


A. knowledge


B. prejudice


C. mindset   


D. judgement 

A.
B.
C.
D.

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


A. custom   


B. cushion      


C. mushroom  


D. culture
Câu 2:


A. presses


B. precedes   


C. judges    


D. catches

A.
B.
C.
D.