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. Ever since humans inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot.Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod signifies approval, while sharking the head indicates a negative reaction. Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people.While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.
Câu 1: What is the best title for the passage?


A. The Many Forms of Communication  


B. The Importants of Sign Language


C. Ways of Expressing Feelings  


D. Picturesque Symbols of Communication
Câu 2: The word “accomplished” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _______ .


A. attained                              


B. meandered                          


C. demoted                       


D. translated
Câu 3: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ________ .


A. verbalization is the most common form of communication


B. the deaf and mute use an oral form of communication


C. ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language


D. there are many forms of communication in existence today
Câu 4: Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people?


A. Signal flags


B. Picture signs   


C. Braille                           


D. Body language
Câu 5: Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT for _________ .


A. whole words 


B. expressions                         


C. spelling                         


D. ideas

A.
B.
C.
D.

VI. 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: The government decided to pull down the old building after asking for the ideas from the local residents.


A. demolish                             


B. renovate                              


C. maintain                       


D. purchase
Câu 2: The adhesive qualities of this new substance far surpass those of all others of its type.


A. dissolving                           


B. sticky                                  


C. damaging                     


D. disintegrating

A.
B.
C.
D.

V. 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: I arrived at work. The assistant knocked at the door.


A. Hardly had I arrived at work then the assistant knocked at the door.


B. No sooner had I arrived at work than the assistant knocked at the door.


C. I hardly knew the assistant knocked at the door as I just arrived at work.


D. I had to arrived at work as the assistant knocked at the door.
Câu 2: She didn’t take her father’s advice. That’s why she is bored with her work.


A. If she took her father’s advice, she wouldn’t be bored with her work.


B. If she had taken her father’s advice, she wouldn’t have been bored with her work.


C. If she had taken her father’s advice, she wouldn’t be bored with her work.


D. If she takes her father’s advice, she won’t be bored with her work.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Choose the underlined words or phrases that are incorrect in standard written English.
Câu 1: Jones tries to use chopsticks but he can't. He isn't used to use them.


A. tries


B. but


C. can't


D. used
Câu 2: He is one of the most boring people I ever meet. He never says anything interesting.


A. the most


B. I ever meet


C. says


D. interesting
Câu 3: Ann is going to America next month. She hasn't never been there before.


A. is going to


B. next month


C. hasn't never been


D. before
Câu 4: I wasn't able to understand French so I didn't know what he said. If only he a spoke English.


A. wasn't able to


B. so


C. said


D. spoke
Câu 5: She is a foreigner because she needs a visa to stay in this country.


A. a foreigner


B. because


C. needs


D. in
Câu 6: Torn is good at math. He is fond of attend a higher mathematics course.


A. at


B. is fond of


C. attend


D. higher
Câu 7: After living in England for a year, Long finally gets used to drive on the left.


A. living


B. in


C. drive


D. on
Câu 8: Summer is coming. We are looking forward to spend our free time relaxing in the sun.


A. is coming


B. are looking


C. spend


D. relaxing
Câu 9: I wish I didn't tell him the truth. He looks so worried now.


A. didn't


B. looks


C. so


D. worried
Câu 10: It's really cold and miserable here in the winter. I hope we would live in a warmer place next year.


A. cold


B. in


C. would


D. in
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of following exchanges.
Câu 1: John: “Well it was nice talking to you, but I have to dash.”    - Jane: “_________.”
     


A. Well, another time      


B. Yes, I enjoyed talking to you, too


C. That’s nice           


D. OK, see you
Câu 2: Two friends Mai and Hoa are talking about their upcoming exams.
Mai: “Our monthly tests will start next Saturday, are you ready?”      - Hoa: “________”
        


A. God save you                


B. I’m half ready


C. Thank you so much               


D. Don’t mention it

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 that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 39 to 43.            Mobile phones emit microwave radio emissions. Investigators are questioning whether exposure to these radio waves might (39) ________ to brain cancer. So far, the figures are not final. The precise evidence does not enable us to say in certain that mobile phones are definitely safe. On the other hand, recent research has not yet (40) ________ clear adverse effect associated with the prolonged use of mobile phones.            Many studies are now going (41) _________ in numerous countries. Some of the results are contradictory but the others have shown an association between mobile phone use and cancer. However, these studies are preliminary and the issue need further, long – term investigation.            (42) _________ the scientific data is more definite, it is advisable for people to try not to use mobile phone for long periods of time. Don’t think that hands free phones are any safer either. At the moment, research is in fact showing the opposite and they may be just as hazardous. It is also thought that young people (43) _________ bodies are still growing may be at particular risk.
Câu 1: (39) 


A. lead                         


B. cause                       


C. produce                  


D. bring
Câu 2: (40) 


A. created                    


B. proved                    


C. demonstrated          


D. caused
Câu 3: (41) 


A. through                   


B. about                       


C. on   


D. by
Câu 4: (42)


A. Until                       


B. When                      


C. Provide                   


D.  As
Câu 5: (43) 


A. as                            


B. that                          


C. with                        


D. whose

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 from 32 to 36.Even with his diverse experience as an elected official at the state level, Andrew Johnson was the first president of the United States ever to be impeached, primarily because of his violent temper and unyielding stubbornness. His career started in 1828 with his election to the city council of Greenville, Tennessee, and after two years, as an alderman, he took office as mayor. His advancements followed in rapid succession when he was elected to the Tennessee state senate, then as the state governor, and later to the U.S. House of Representatives for five consecutive terms.            In 1864, Johnson ran for the office of vice-president on the Lincoln-Johnson ticket and was inaugurated in 1865. After Lincoln’s assassination six weeks into his term, Johnson found himself president at a time when southern leaders were concerned about their forced alliance with the northern states and feared retaliation for their support of the secession. Instead, however, with the diplomatic skill he had learned from Lincoln, Johnson offered full pardon to almost all Confederates on the condition that they take an oath of allegiance. He further reorganized the former Confederate states and set up legislative elections.            Congressional opposition to his peace-making policies resulted in gridlock between the House and Johnson, and the stalemate grew into an open conflict on the issue of emancipation of slaves. While Johnson held the view that newly freed slaved lacked understanding and knowledge of civil liberties to vote intelligently, Congress overrode Johnson’s veto of the Civil Rights Bill, which awarded them citizenship and ratified the Fourteenth Amendment. In the years that followed, Congress passed bills depriving the president of the power to pardon political criminals, stripping away his status of commander-in-chief, and taking away Johnson’s right to dismiss civil and executive officers from their duties. Johnson vetoed each bill, and each veto was overridden. When Johnson dismissed the secretary of war, Edwin Stanton, Stanton refused to step down and was supported by House of Representative, which voted to impeach Johnson. At the trial, the Senate came one vote short of the two-thirds majority necessary to remove his from office. After Johnson’s term expired, he returned to his home state, but in 1875 he was elected senator and went back to Washington to take his seat.
Câu 1: In paragraph 3, the word “pardon” is closest in meaning to _____.


A. exonerate                


B. parade                     


C. patronize                 


D. extricate
Câu 2: According to the passage, the attempt to impeach Andrew Johnson ______.  


A. overwhelmed his supporters in Tennessee    


B.  succeeded as expected by the House


C. failed by a minimal margin


D. put an end to his political career
Câu 3: According to the passage, what led to Johnson’s downfall?           


A. His personal characteristics       


B. His waffling and hesitation


C. The state of the nation’s economy   


D. His liberal position on slavery
Câu 4: According to the passage, Congress’s disapproval of Andrew Johnson’s policies was ______.


A. directed at his civic duties    


B. short-lived and groundless


C. detrimental to his presidency                      


D. stopped as soon as it emerged
Câu 5: What does the passage mainly discuss?


A. Andrew Johnson’s career as a politician


B. Congressional decisions in the late 1800s


C. Andrew Johnson’s personal characteristics


D. Congressional decisions and procedures in the late 1800s

A.
B.
C.
D.

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: The children were full of beans today, looking forward to their field trip.


A. eating a lot       


B. lively and in high spirits   


C. melancholy             


D. hyperactive
Câu 2: Because of his hard work, he was able to recover his losses from the accident.


A. find                         


B. sell                          


C.  take back    


D. escape

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 from 1 to 7. Imagine the busy streets of New York City, an enormous place with millions of people. Every day, the streets are congested with people going about their daily lives. Now imagine a small robot in the middle of all of those people rolling down a busy sidewalk. Most people would not even notice the ten-inch smiling robot, called a Tweenbot, rolling along the street. This strange machine may interest some people, while others would ignore it completely. A researcher interested in studying how helpful people really are uses such robots in her experiments that take place on the streets of New York.The Tweenbots experiment is the idea and creation of Kacie Kinzer. Kinzer’s idea was to make a robot that could navigate the city and reach its destination only if it was aided by pedestrians. Tweenbots rely on the kindness of warm-hearted strangers. Made simply of cardboard, wheels, and a device to turn the wheels, the Tweenbots face many dangers on the city streets. They could be run over by cars or smashed by careless kids. Kinzer thought her little robots might even be seen as some kind of terrorist device. The only real protection a Tweenbot has is its friendly smile. In addition to that, each of Kinzer’s robots is fitted with a flag that displays instructions for the robot’s destination. The only way these robots will reach their final point is if someone lends them a hand. Tweenbots are essentially a social experiment aimed at providing people a chance to show how caring they are.On a daily basis, people in New York City are often in a hurry to get around. However, the Tweenbots, through their inability to look after themselves, took people out of their normal routines. The people who noticed the helpless little robots were actually interested in helping the Tweenbots find their way home. Tweenbots move at a constant speed and can only go in a straight line. If one was to get stuck, or was going in the wrong direction, it would be up to strangers to free it or turn it in the right direction. Surprisingly, no Tweenbot was lost or damaged, and each one arrived at its target in good condition. In fact, most people treated the robot in a gentle manner, and some even treated it as though it were a small living being.Even if you were in a rush to go somewhere, would you stop and help a Tweenbot successfully reach its destination?
Câu 1: What is this reading about?


A. A place to buy robots    


B. A new kind of toy


C. An experiment   


D. An interesting idea for the future
Câu 2: What is a Tweenbot?           


A. A person from New York City        


B. A ten-inch smiling robot


C. A pedestrian    


D. A terrorist device
Câu 3: The word “congested” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.           


A. flocked                   


B. secluded                  


C. stuffed                    


D. crowded
Câu 4: How did a Tweenbot get to its final destination?


A. With the help of other Tweenbots    


B. With the help of kind pedestrians on the street


C. With the help of Kacie Kinzer   


D. With the help of other robots in New York City
Câu 5: The word “is fitted with” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.       


A. is armed with           


B. is embedded with


C.  is supplied with        


D. is assembled with
Câu 6: Which of the following statements is NOT correct?   


A. Most Tweenbots arrived at their destination damaged or broken.


B. Most people treated the Tweenbots in a gentle manner.


C. Tweenbots could not navigate the city on their own.


D. Tweenbots move at a constant speed and can only go in a straight line.
Câu 7: What can be inferred about the Tweenbot?  


A. They were useful for research.         


B. They were ignored by most people.


C. They were helpful for pedestrians.


D. They did not work as planned.

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 that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Thanks to our modern lifestyle, with more and more time spent sitting down in front of computers than ever before, the (36) _________ of overweight people is at a new high. As people frantically search for a solution to this problem, they often try some of popular fad diet being offered. Many people see fad diet (37) ______ harmless ways of losing weight, and they are grateful to have them. Unfortunately, not only do fad diet usually fo the trick but also they can actually be dangerous for your health.Although permanent weight loss is the goal, few are able to achieve it. Expert estimate that 95 percent of dieters return to starting weight, or even (38) _________ weight. While reckless use of fad diets can bring some initial results, long-term results are very rare.Nonetheless, people who are fed up with the difficulties of changing their eating habits often turn to fad diets. (39) _________ being moderate, fad diets involve extreme dietary changes. They advise eating only one type of food, or they prohibit other types of foods entirely. This results in a situation (40) _________ a person’s body doesn’t get all the vitamins and other things that it needs to stay healthy.
Câu 1: (36) 


A. number                   


B. range                       


C. sum                         


D. amount
Câu 2: (37) 


A. as                            


B. like                          


C. through                   


D. by
Câu 3: (38) 


A. lose                         


B. gain                         


C. reduce                    


D. put
Câu 4: (39) 


A. In spite of     


B. Rather than


C. In addition to 


D. More than
Câu 5: (40) 


A. what  


B. where                      


C. which                     


D. why

A.
B.
C.
D.