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: His friends supported and encouraged him. He did really well in the competition.


A. If his friends had given him support and encouragement, he could have done really well in the competition.


B. No matter how much his friends supported and encouraged him, he couldn't do well in the competition.


C. Such were his friends' support and encouragement that he couldn't do really well in the competition.


D. Had it not been for his friends' support and encouragement, he couldn't have done so well in the competition.
Câu 2: Joe has finished his first-aid course. He proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker.


A. Although Joe proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker, he hasn't finished his first-aid course.


B. Without finishing his first-aid course, Joe proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker.


C. However helpful Joe proves as a rescue worker, he hasn't finished his first-aid course.


D. Having finished his first-aid course, Joe proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker.

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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: They have carried out exhausting research into the effects of smartphones on schoolchildren's behaviour  and their academic performance.       


A. exhausting 


B. into 


C. behaviour  


D. academic performance
Câu 2: Most workers seems to be happy with their new  working conditions.                                                


A. seems 


B. with 


C. new  


D. conditions
Câu 3: It is the night of 5th November that people in Britain light bonfires and have fireworks as a national tradition.    


A. the night of 5th November


B. in Britain


C. fireworks 


D. national

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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: "Don't forget to submit your assignments by Thursday," said the teacher to the students.


A. The teacher reminded the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.


B. The teacher allowed the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.


C. The teacher ordered the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.


D. The teacher encouraged the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.
Câu 2: They expect that recent changes will bring about an overall improvement in the quality of the country's education.


A. Recent changes are expected to lead to an overall improvement in the quality of the country's education.


B. The quality of the country's education is expected to be the consequence of recent changes.


C. It is expected that recent changes are caused by an overall improvement in the quality of the country's education.


D. It was expected that recent changes would result in an overall improvement in the quality of the country's education.
Câu 3: She wasn't early enough to catch the bus.


A. She wasn't late for the bus.             


B. She didn't arrive late for the bus.


C. She arrived too early for the bus.             


D. She was too late to catch the bus.

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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 35 to 42.The green building movement, started in the 1970s as a way to reduce environmental destruction, is changing the way buildings are constructed. In the early years, green builders were a small minority, and their goals of reducing the environmental impact of buildings were considered unrealistic. Now, however, the movement is growing, as builders have been able to take advantage of new technology.Green builders try to make use of recycled materials, which means less waste in dumps. Also, they reduce environmental impact by reducing the energy requirements of a building. One way is to provide an alternative, non-polluting source of energy. First, with solar panels, it is possible to produce electricity from the rays of the sun. Once installed, they provide energy at no they cost and with no pollution.Another solution is to reduce the amount of energy required in a building. It is possible to cut electricity use noticeably by improving natural lighting and installing low-energy light bulbs. To reduce the amount of fuel needed for heating or cooling, builders also add insulation to the walls so that the building stays warmer in winter and cooler in summer.One example of this advanced design is the Genzyme Center of Cambridge, the most environmentally responsible office building in America. Every aspect of the design and building had to consider two things: the need for a safe and pleasant workplace for employees and the need to lessen the negative environmental impact. 75 percent of the building materials were recycled materials, and the energy use has been reduced by 43 percent and water use by 32 percent, compared with other buildings of the same size.In other parts of the world, several large-scale projects have recently been developed according to green building principles. One of these is in Vauban, Germany, in an area that was once the site of army housing. The site has been completely rebuilt with houses requiring 30 percent less energy than conventional ones. These houses, heated by special non-polluting systems, are also equipped with solar panels.A larger project is under way in China. The first phase of this project will include houses for 400 families built with solar power, non-polluting bricks, and recycled wall insulation. In a second phase, entire neighborhoods in six cities will be built. If all goes well, the Chinese government plans to copy these ideas in new neighborhoods across China.Green building ideas, on a small or large scale, are spreading. Individuals, companies, and governments are beginning to see their benefits. Not only are they environmentally friendly, green buildings improve living and working conditions and also save money in the long run.(Adapted from "Advanced Reading Power" by Beatrice S. Mikulecky and Linda Jeffries)
Câu 1: Which of the following does the passage mainly discuss?


A. Economic benefits of environmentally responsible buildings


B. Successful green building projects all over the world


C. New technologies applied to constructing office buildings


D. An environmentally friendly approach to constructing buildings
Câu 2: According to paragraph 1, the environmental goals set by green builders were initially considered unrealistic presumably because ______.


A. there was a lack of green builders at the beginning of the 20th century


B. the potential applications of technology to constructing green buildings were not recognised then


C. the problems of environment destruction were not prevalent at the time


D. there was an abundance of natural materials for the construction of conventional buildings
Câu 3: The word "they " in paragraph 2 refers to ______.


A. rays of the sun 


B. recycled materials     


C. green builders  


D.  solar panels
Câu 4: The word "insulation " in paragraph 3 mostly means ______.


A. systems that protect buildings from the sun's rays


B. devices that monitor changes in temperature


C. panels that convert solar energy into electricity


D.  materials that prevent heat loss and absorption
Câu 5: What is one common characteristic shared by the Genzyme Center of Cambridge and the project in Vauban, Germany?


A. Both were built based on green building principles, which reduces energy use considerably.


B. Both took advantage of new insulation technology, which cuts down on construction costs.


C. Both were built out of entirely recycled materials instead of conventional ones.


D. Both are housing complexes with special, non-polluting heating systems.
Câu 6: The phrase "under way " in paragraph 6 mostly means ______.


A. being notified          


B. being certified 


C. being inspected 


D. being launched
Câu 7: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 7 as a merit of green buildings?


A. Improving living conditions             


B. Proving more economical eventually


C. Being friendly to the environment    


D. Increasing work productivity
Câu 8: According to the passage, which of the following statements about green buildings is TRUE?


A. They are gaining in popularity in different parts of the world.


B. They are more economical and produce no pollution.


C. They have only been built in technologically developed countries.


D. They are environmentally responsible constructions with gardens.
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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 28 to 34.Body language is a vital form of communication. In fact, it is believed that the various forms of body language contribute about 70 percent to our comprehension. It is important to note, however, that body language varies in different cultures. Take for example, eye movement. In the USA a child is expected to look directly at a parent or teacher who is scolding him/her. In other cultures the opposite is true. Looking directly at a teacher or parent in such a situation is considered a sign of disrespect.Another form of body language that is used differently, depending on the culture, is distance. In North America people don't generally stand as close to each other as in South America. Two North Americans who don't know each other well will keep a distance of four feet between them, whereas South Americans in the same situation will stand two to three feet apart. North Americans will stand closer than two feet apart only if they are having a confidential conversation or if there is intimacy between them.Gestures are often used to communicate. We point a finger, raise an eyebrow, wave an arm – or move any other part of the body – to show what we want to say. However, this does not mean that people all over the world use the same gestures to express the same meanings. Very often we find that the same gestures can communicate different meanings, depending on the country. An example of a gesture that could be misinterpreted is sticking out the tongue. In many cultures it is a sign of making a mistake, but in some places it communicates ridicule.The dangers of misunderstanding one another are great. Obviously, it is not enough to learn the language of another culture. You must also learn its non-verbal signals if you want to communicate successfully.(Adapted from "Reading Academic English" by Judy Rapoport, Ronit Broder and Sarah Feingold)
Câu 1: What is the passage mainly about?


A. The significance of non-verbal signals in America


B. Misunderstandings in communication


C. Interpretations of gestures in different cultures


D. Non-verbal communication across cultures
Câu 2: According to paragraph 1, when scolded by his/her parent or teacher, an American child is expected to ______.


A. stand close to the person      


B. look directly at the person


C. raise his/her eyebrows 


D. point a finger at the person
Câu 3: The word "intimacy " in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.


A. enjoyment                          


B. closeness                 


C. strength                   


D. agreement
Câu 4: The word "misinterpreted" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.


A. misbehaved                        


B. misunderstood        


C. mispronounced      


D. misspelled
Câu 5: The word "it" in paragraph 3 refers to ______.


A. an example 


B. making a mistake    


C. the country 


D. sticking out the tongue
Câu 6: As stated in the passage, in order to communicate successfully with people from another culture, it is advisable for a person ______.


A. to learn only non-verbal signals of that culture


B. to travel to as many countries as possible


C. to use the body language of the people from that culture


D. to learn both the language and non-verbal signals of that culture
Câu 7: Which form of body language is NOT mentioned in the passage?


A. posture                                


B. gesture                   


C. distance                  


D. eye movement

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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: Only after he ______ the job as a computer programmer did he realise how much he loved it.


A. has left     


B. had left  


C. was leaving


D. would leave
Câu 2: You must not ______ any step in the process; otherwise, you would not be able to cook the dish properly.


A. quit                                     


B. skip                                     


C. leave                                   


D. hide
Câu 3: If you didn't have to leave today, I ______ you around the city.


A. have shown   


B. showed                               


C. will show  


D. would show
Câu 4: I've been waiting for hours. You ______ to tell me you would come late.


A. oughtn't to have phoned


B. must have phoned   


C. should have phoned    


D. needn't have phoned
Câu 5: The operation of the newly constructed plants is likely to lead to ______ environmental consequences.


A. far-reaching  


B. far-gone


C. far-off   


D. far-flung
Câu 6: He promised ______ his daughter a new bicycle as a birthday present.


A. buy                                                 


B.  to buy         


C. to buying 


D. buying
Câu 7: Many parents tend to make their children study hard in the belief that good education will enable them to ______ in the future.


A. turn up         


B. get on        


C. get out    


D. turn away
Câu 8: The ______ prices of property in big cities may deter people on low incomes from owning a house there.


A. forbidding                           


B. competitive                        


C. prohibitive                          


D. inflatable
Câu 9: Michael rarely returns to his hometown, ______?


A. hasn't he    


B. does he   


C. has he   


D. doesn't he
Câu 10: Susan has achieved great ______ in her career thanks to her hard work.


A. success                                


B. succeed                              


C. successful                           


D. successfully
Câu 11: After a momentary ______ of concentration, Simon managed to regain his focus and completed the test.


A. lapse                                   


B. fault                                    


C. failure                                 


D. error
Câu 12: Drastic measures should be taken to tackle the problems ______ child abuse.


A. involved                             


B. to involve 


C. involving                            


D. are involving
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Câu 1: Two students are talking about the school curriculum.
- Ted: "Swimming should be made part of the school curriculum."
- Kate: "______. It is an essential life skill."


A. Oh, that's a problem  


B. I can't agree with you more


C. Not at all


D. You can make it
Câu 2: Jane is talking to Mike, who has just helped her with her luggage.
- Jane: "______"
- Mike: "It's my pleasure."


A. It's too heavy. 


B. It's not my duty.


C. Thanks a lot, indeed.  


D. Welcome back.

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Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.In the western customs (41)____ hands is the customary form of greeting, but in China a nod of the head or (42)____ bow is sufficient. Hugging and kissing when greeting are uncommon. Business cards are often (43)____ and yours should be printed in your own language and in Chinese. Also, it is more respectful to present your card or a gift or -any other article using (44)____ hands. The Chinese are (45)____ applauders. You may be greeted with group clapping, even by small children. When a person is applauded in this practice it is the custom for that person to return the applause or a "thank you." When walking in public places, direct eye (46)____ .and staring is uncommon in the larger cities, especially in those areas accustomed to foreign visitors. (47)____, in smaller communities, visitors may be the subject of much curiosity and therefore you may notice some stares. (48)____ speaking, the Chinese are not a touch-oriented society, especially true for visitors. So, avoid (49)___ or any prolonged form of body contact. Public displays of affection are very rare. On the other hand, you may note people of the same sex walking hand-in-hand, which is simply a gesture of friendship. Do not worry about a bit of pushing and shoving in stores or when groups board public buses or trains. In this case, (50)____ are neither offered or expected. The Chinese will stand much closer than Westerners.
Câu 1: (41)


A. taking


B. shaking


C. grasping 


D. huggging
Câu 2: (42)


A. small


B. bit


C. slight


D. light
Câu 3: (43)


A. exchanged 


B. changed 


C. transfered 


D. converted 
Câu 4: (44)


A. pair


B. couple


C. double


D. both
Câu 5: (45)


A. enthusiast 


B. enthusiastic 


C. enthusiasm  


D. enthusiastically
Câu 6: (46)


A. contact


B. look


C. stare


D. watch 
Câu 7: (47)


A. Moreover 


B. Furthermore 


C. However 


D. Whatever
Câu 8: (48)


A. Generally 


B. Successfully 


C. Fortunately  


D. Expectedly
Câu 9: (49)


A. touch


B. to touch


C. touched 


D. touching
Câu 10: (50)


A. contacts 


B. apologies


C. gestures


D. saying goodbye
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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 43 to 50.While watching sports on TV, the chances are children will see professional players cheating, having tantrums, fighting, or abusing officials. In addition, it's highly likely that children will be aware well-known cases of sportspeople being caught using drugs to improve their performance. The danger of all this is that it could give children the idea that winning is all that counts and you should win at all costs. Good behaviour and fair play aren't the message that comes across. Instead, it looks as if cheating and bad behaviour are reasonable ways of getting what you want. This message is further bolstered by the fact that some of these sportspeople acquire enormous fame and wealth, making it seem they are being handsomely rewarded either despite or because of their bad behaviour.What can parents do about this? They can regard sport on television as an opportunity to discuss attitudes and behaviour with their children. When watching sports together, if parents see a player swearing at the referee, they can get the child's opinion on that behaviour and discuss whether a player's skill is more important than their behaviour. Ask what the child thinks the player's contribution to the team is. Point out that no player can win a team game on their own, so it's important for members to work well together.Another thing to focus on is what the commentators say. Do they frown on bad behaviour from players, think it's amusing or even consider it's a good thing? What about the officials? If they let players get away with a clear foul, parents can discuss with children whether this is right and what effect it has on the game. Look too at the reactions of coaches and managers. Do they accept losing with good grace or scowl and show a bad attitude? Parents can use this to talk about attitudes to winning and losing and to remind children that both are part of sport.However, what children learn from watching sports is by no means all negative and parents should make sure they accentuate the positives too. They should emphasise to children the high reputation that well-behaved players have, not just with their teammates but also with spectators and the media. They can focus on the contribution made by such players during a game, discussing how valuable they are in the team. In the interviews after a game, point out to a child that the well-behaved sportspeople don't gloat when they win or sulk when they lose. And parents can stress how well these people conduct themselves in their personal lives and the good work they do for others when not playing. In other words, parents should get their children to focus on the positive role models, rather than the antics of the badly behaved but often more publicised players.(Adapted from "New English File - Advanced" by Will Maddox)
Câu 1: Which of the following does the passage mainly discuss?


A. Different attitudes toward bad behaviour in sport            


B. Moral lessons for children from watching sports


C. The importance of team spirit in sport                    


D. The influence of model sportspeople on children
Câu 2: The word "bolstered " in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.


A. inspired                  


B. reinforced                           


C. represented                         


D. energised
Câu 3: According to paragraph 1, misconduct exhibited by players may lead children to think that ______.


A. it brings about undesirable results                         


B. it is an acceptable way to win the game


C. it is necessary in almost any game            


D. it is disadvantageous to all concerned
Câu 4: According to paragraph 2, what should parents teach their children through watching sports?


A. Cheating is frowned upon by the majority of players.


B. A player's performance is of greater value than his behaviour.


C. Collaboration is fundamental to any team's success.


D. A team with badly-behaved players will not win a game.
Câu 5: The word "accentuate " in paragraph 4 can be best replaced by ______.


A. embolden               


B. actualise                             


C. highlight


D. consolidate
Câu 6: The word "They " in paragraph 4 refers to ______.


A. teammates              


B. spectators                           


C. parents


D. children
Câu 7: Which of the following about sport is NOT mentioned in the passage?


A. Misconduct from sportspeople may go unpunished despite the presence of officials.


B. Many sportspeople help others so as to project good images of themselves.


C. A well-behaved player enjoys a good reputation among his teammates, spectators and the media.


D. Reactions of coaches and managers when their teams lose a game may be of educational value.
Câu 8: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?


A. Well-mannered players sometimes display strong emotions after winning or losing a game.


B. The media tend to turn the spotlight more on sportspeople's wrongdoings than on their good deeds.


C. The well-behaved players in a game invariably display desirable conducts when not playing.


D. Players with good attitudes make a greater contribution to their teams' budgets than others.
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Pick out the word whose main stressed syllable is different from the rest.
Câu 1:


A. conical      


B. determine            


C. contractual    


D. supportive
Câu 2:


A. physical              


B. mischievous            


C. suitable                 


D. romantic

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