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.               Henry is the undisputed star of Dronfield School near Sheffield. Whatever the achievements of other members of the comprehensive school, it is Henry, with his soulful eyes and glossy hair, who has hogged the limelight, appearing on television in Britain and abroad. Yet despite all the public adulation, Henry stirs up no envy or resentment among the 2000 students – in fact, they all adore him. The dog, who first arrived six months ago, is a super dog, who has improved students' behaviour and encouraged more students to focus on their academic achievement.               Andrew Wainwright, a student at Dronfield School, says there is something magical and calming about being able to interact with Henry during his time at the school's catch-up classes, and that if he falls behind, that opportunity will be denied. Even doubting staff have finally been won round. Perhaps that is because Henry, who lies on the floor during staff meetings, has also had a calming effect on them.               It was Andrew's teacher, Wendy Brown and the school counsellor, Julie Smart, who first proposed buying a school dog. "Julie and I were talking one day about how looking after dogs can positively affect children's conduct," says Brown. "We did some research and discovered that the presence of pets has been shown to be therapeutic. A number of studies have shown that animals improve recovery after surgery or illness and have a calming influence on people in a lot of settings. Some of my kids can be a handful and some of the children Julie counsels have terrible problems."               Could the school dog become a craze? Other schools such as the Mulberry Bush, a primary school for children with behavioural problems, have stepped forward to point out they already have one. Rosie Johnston, a Mulberry staff member has been bringing her golden retriever, Muskoka, into school for three years. Apart from being a calming influence, Muskoka even plays his part in literacy lessons. Children at the school can be too shy to read to adults so they read to Muskoka. "Their anxiety about mispronouncing something or getting the words in the wrong order is reduced when they read to him," says Johnston.                Psychologist Dr Deborah Wells from Queen's University Belfast specialises in animal-human interaction. She believes that the underlying key to the Henry effect is that dogs offer unconditional love and that cheers up adults and children and helps with self-esteem. But traditionalist Chris Woodhead, the former chief inspector of schools says, "I don't see why a teacher cannot create a positive learning environment through the subject they teach and their personality. Dogs strike me as a bit of a publicity stunt. It's the kind of sentimental story journalists love." Despite this sentiment, Henry remains as popular as ever.
Câu 1: Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?


A. School Dogs: Useful Classroom Assistants  


B. Having School Dogs: Pros and Cons


C. Henry – a Super Dog in Dronfield School


D. Keeping School Dogs – a Prevalent Trend
Câu 2: The word "adulation" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.


A. unrealistic expectation    


B. deserved attention


C. considerable controversy   


D. excessive admiration
Câu 3: The phrase "a handful" in paragraph 3 is probably descriptive of a child who is ______.


A. difficult to control            


B. inclined to disagree


C. reluctant to explore             


D. impossible to understand
Câu 4: Which of the following is mentioned in paragraph 3 as a potential impact of keeping a pet?


A. A stronger tendency to misbehave  


B. A greater desire to influence others


C.  Long-term changes in conduct                     


D. Better recovery from illness
Câu 5: The word "one" in paragraph 4 refers to _______.


A. a craze  


B. a Mulberry staff member   


C. a primary school     


D. a school dog
Câu 6: According to paragraph 4, which of the following is one of the roles played by Muskoka at the Mulberry Bush?


A. Encouraging a more proactive approach to teaching literacy


B. Minimizing the number of words mispronounced by its students


C. Relieving its teaching staff of unnecessary workload


D. Helping its students to reduce their fear of making mistakes
Câu 7: Which of the following best summarizes Chris Woodhead's viewpoint in paragraph 5?


A. Teachers underestimate the role of dogs in literacy lessons.


B. Students and dogs are inseparable companions in the classroom setting.


C. Schools have dogs just to attract media attention.


D. Dogs are capable of enlivening classroom atmosphere.
Câu 8: Which of the following is implied in the passage?


A. Rosie Johnston is more experienced than Wendy Brown in working with animals.


B. Wendy Brown and Julie Smart are dedicated animal rights activists who wish to get their message across to young people.


C. Interaction with Henry is used to boost students' learning motivation at Dronfield School.


D.  Administrators at Dronfield School are skeptical as to whether Henry's companion will benefit their students.
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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 30 to 34.As heart disease continues to be the number-one killer in the United States, researchers have become increasingly interested in identifying the potential risk factors that trigger heart attacks. High-fat diets and ‘life in the fast lane” have long been known to contribute to the high incidence of heart failure. But according to new studies, the list of risk factors may be significantly longer and quite surprising.Heart failure, for example appears to have seasonal and temporal patterns. A higher percentage of heart attacks occur in cold weather, and more people experience heart failure on Monday than on any other day of the week. In addition, people are more susceptible to heart attacks in the first few hours after waking. Cardiologists first observed this morning phenomenon in the mid-1980s and have since discovered a number of possible causes. An early-morning rise in blood pressure, heart rate, and concentration of heart-stimulating hormones, plus a reduction of blood flow to the heart, may all contribute to the higher incidence of heart attacks between the hours of 8:00 A.M and 10 A.M.In other studies, both birthdays and bachelorhood have been implicated as risk factors. Statistics reveal that heart attack rates increase significantly for both females and males in the few days immediately preceding and following their birthdays. And unmarried men are more at risk for heart attacks than their married counterparts. Though stress is thought to be linked in some way to all of the aforementioned risk factors, intense research continues in the hope of further comprehending why and how heart failure is triggered.
Câu 1: What does the passage mainly discuss?


A. Cardiology in the 1980s  


B. Risk factors in heart attacks


C. Diet and stress as factors in heart attacks         


D. Seasonal and temporal patterns of heart attacks
Câu 2: In line 2, the word “potential” could best be replaced by which of the following?


A. possible                  


B. harmful                   


C. primary                   


D. unknown
Câu 3: The phrase “susceptible to” could best be replaced by                     .


A. aware of           


B. affected by    


C. prone to    


D. accustomed
Câu 4: Which of the following is NOT cited as a possible risk factor?


A. having a birthday    


B. getting married   


C. eating fatty foods   


D. being under stress
Câu 5: Which of the following does the passage infer?


A. We now fully understand how risk factors trigger heart attacks.


B. We recently began to study how risk factors trigger heart attacks.


C. We have not identified many risk factors associated with heart attacks.


D. We do not fully understand how risk factors trigger heart attacks.

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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: Amy: "Do you have a minute?"       - David: "_____________."


A. Well, that makes sense


B. Yes, but please be brief


C. That's just great. Thanks


D. Sorry, I left my watch home
Câu 2: Phuong Thao is a student in Ms Lan’s writing class. She is asking for Ms Lan’s comments on her last essay. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank. Phuong Thao: “You must have found reading my esssay very tiring.” Ms Lan: “_______. I enjoyed it.”


A. Not in the least            


B. Just in case


C. At all costs        


D. You are welcome

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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: Mrs. Robinson _______ great pride in her cooking.



A. has                          


B. finds                        


C. gets                         


D. takes
Câu 2: The teacher as well as his students____________ at the school meeting yet.


A. arrived                    


B. hasn’t arrived  


C. haven’t arrived  


D. not arriving
Câu 3: Tennis fans _____ tickets have been queuing all night at Wimbledon.


A. who are hoped to buy  


B. whom hoped to buy          


C. hoping to buy             


D. hoped to buy
Câu 4: Students __________ use their dictionaries during the test. It's against the rules.  


A. mightn't                  


B. mustn't                    


C. oughtn't                  


D. needn't
Câu 5: ______, women are responsible for the chores in the house and taking care of the children.


A. With tradition  


B. On tradition     


C. Traditional              


D. Traditionally
Câu 6: Because of his reaction, the problem became _____ than we had thought.


A. a lot more complicated        


B. so much complicated             


C. much less far complicated      


D. more a bit complicated
Câu 7: The chief foods eaten in any country depend largely on ______ best in its climate and soil.


A. what grows   


B.  it grows      


C. does it grow


D. what does it grow
Câu 8: Thanks to my friend’s ________ remarks, my essays have been improved.


A. constructor             


B. construction             


C. construct                


D. constructive
Câu 9: We should participate in the movements _____ the natural environment.


A. organizing to conserve               


B. organized conserving       


C. which organize to conserve                        


D. organized to conserve
Câu 10: Below are some pieces of advice that can help you reduce the feeling of pressure and create a good impression _______ your interviewer.


A. on                           


B. in                            


C. about                      


D. over
Câu 11: The situation has become ______ worse, and it is now impossible to handle.


A. progressively          


B. continuously           


C. frequently               


D. constantly
Câu 12: Doctors gave him a ______ bill of health after a series of tests and examinations.


A. clean                       


B. clear                       


C. dirty                        


D. happy
Câu 13: The handwriting is completely ______. This note must have been written a long time ago.


A. inedible                   


B. indelible                  


C. illegible                   


D. unfeasible
Câu 14: A good leader in globalization is not to impose but                      change.


A. facilitate                  


B. show                       


C. cause                      


D. oppose
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Câu 1:


A. tuition                                 


B. educate                   


C. physical                      


D. summary
Câu 2:


A. believe                    


B. confide                    


C. certain                         


D. reward

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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 44 to 50. SPORTS COMMENTARYOne of the most interesting and distinctive of all uses of language is commentary. An oral reporting of ongoing activity, commentary is used in such public arenas as political ceremonies, parades, funerals, fashion shows and cooking demonstrations. The most frequently occurring type of commentary may be that connected with sports and games. In sports there are two kinds of commentary, and both are often used for the same sporting event. “Play-by-play” commentary narrates the sports event, while “colour –adding” or “colour” commentary provides the audience with pre-event background, during-event interpretation, and post-event evaluation. Colour commentary is usually conversational in style and can be a dialogue with two or more commentators.Play-by-play commentary is of interest to linguists because it is unlike other kinds of narrative, which are typically reported in past tense. Play-by-play commentary is reported in present tense. Some examples are “he takes the lead by four” and “she’s in position.” One linguist characterizes radio play-by-play commentary as “a monologue directed at an unknown, unseen mass audience who voluntarily choose to listen…and provide no feedback to the speaker.” It is these characteristics that make this kind of commentary unlike any other type of speech situation.The chief feature of play-by-play commentary is a highly formulaic style of presentation. There is distinctive grammar not only in the use of the present tense but also in the omission of certain elements of sentence structure. For example “Smith in close” eliminates the verb, as some newspaper headlines do. Another example is inverted word order, as in “over at third is Johnson.” Play-by-play commentary is very fluent, keeping up with the pace of the action. The rate is steady and there is little silence. The structure of the commentary is cyclical, reflecting the way most games consist of recurring sequences of short activities---as in tennis and baseball---or a limited number of activity options---as in the various kinds of football. In racing, the structure is even simpler, with the commentator informing the listener of the varying order of the competitors in a “state of play” summary, which is crucial for listeners or viewers who have just tuned in.
Câu 1: The word “that” in paragraph 1 refers to?  


A. commentary                  


B. ongoing activity    


C. language                   


D. sporting event
Câu 2: Which of the following statement is true of colour commentary?


A. It narrates the action of the event in real time, using the present tense.


B. It is a monologue given to an audience that does not respond to the speaker.


C. It is steady and fluent because it must keep up with the action of the event.


D. It gives background on the event, and interprets and evaluates the event.
Câu 3: How is play-by-play commentary distinct from other types of narrative?


A. It is not published in magazines.            


B. It involves only one reporter.


C. It is not spoken in past tense.                                    


D. It takes place after the event.
Câu 4: Why does the author quote a linguist in paragraph 2?


A. To give examples of play-by-play commentary.


B. To show how technical sports commentary is.


C. To describe the uniqueness of radio play-by-play.


D. To criticize past trends in sports commentary.
Câu 5: The word “pace” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to?


A. speed                      


B. score                    


C. cause                      


D. plan
Câu 6: The word “crucial” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to?


A. fascinating             


B. important             


C. confusing               


D. generous
Câu 7: It can be inferred from the passage that the author most likely agrees with which of the following statements about sports commentary?


A. Sports commentators should work hard to improve their grammar.


B. Sports commentators do not need special knowledge of the sport.


C. Colour commentary is more important than play-by-play commentary.


D. Commentary enhances the excitement and enjoyment of sports.

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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 word or phrase that best fits to each of the numbered blanks from 33 to 37.The natural worldThe wildlife of the Juan Fernandez Archipelago remained undisturbed until the arrival of European settlers, who introduced their animals to the Islands. Amongst these were goats and cows to be bred for meat and milk, but also rats and mice which had jumped ship. Cats later brought over to kill these pests also quickly escaped into the (33) ________. Little did the settlers understand the impact this would have on local species. The rabbits they'd brought over too, could not be held in captivity for long, and their numbers rapidly expanded. But it was not just fauna that arrived but also (34) ________. Plants such as the blackberry bramble flourished in the tropical climate and spread throughout the native forest.In the past, the islands’ birds had no natural predators. Many therefore evolved to lay their eggs in ground nests. This habit now makes them incredibly (35) _________ as rats and mice destroy their eggs and cats devour the newly hatched chicks. Meanwhile grazing goats, rabbits and cows have turned once fertile valleys into wasteland. One now rare tree species is known as the Luma, in which firecrown hummingbirds nests. Today the Luma is being covered over by spiky blackberry brambles, the hummingbird’s natural habitat is disappearing and the fear is that they will soon (36) ________. Conservationists from Chile and around the world are uniting to show the urgent need for preservation of these islands' original and unique species. They know the best way to do this is to (37) _________ the plants and animals that are alien species.
Câu 1: (33) 


A. landscape                 


B. surroundings                 


C. scenery                 


D. wild
Câu 2: (34) 


A. crops                        


B. flora                              


C. vegetation             


D. weeds
Câu 3: (35) 


A. susceptible               


B. risky                              


C. incapable              


D. vulnerable
Câu 4: (36) 


A. wipe out 


B. die out         


C. pass away             


D.  go through
Câu 5: (37) 


A. ban                           


B. abolish                           


C. eradicate


D. demolish

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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 32.Teenage fictionTeenagers have their own TV channels, websites and magazines. So what about books?Last year one publisher, Martins, started publishing a series called Waves. We spoke to the director Julia Smith. She explained, “Teenage fiction has been published since the 1970s but publishers have never been particularly successful in getting teenagers to buy and read books. Now they’re realizing that teenagers aren’t just older children but they’re not adults either and often aren’t interested in adult fiction. For this series we’re looking for new writers who write especially for teenagers.”Athene Gorr’s novel was published in the series last year and is selling well. Its title is The Purple Ring. She says, “The important thing is to persuade teenagers to pick up your book. I’m a new writer so, although I’ve got an unusual name which people might remember, nobody knows it yet! But my book has a fantastic cover which makes people want to look inside. Then they realize what a brilliant story it is!”And what do teenagers themselves think about the series? We talked to Sophie Clarke, aged 15. She said, “I’ve read a few books in the Waves series. They say they’re for 14-19 year olds and I agree with that. We’re not interested in the same things as people in their twenties and thirties. I like them and I think they look really good too. The only thing is that because bookshops put them in the children’s section, lots of teenagers won’t find them so they may not do very well. And it’s a shame there’s no non-fiction in the series as I think lots of teenagers, especially boys, might buy that.”
Câu 1: What is the writer trying to do?


A. give information about a new series of books


B. explain why teenager fiction is easier to write than adult fiction


C. persuade authors to write more teenager fiction


D. compare different series of teenager fiction
Câu 2: Julia Smith says publisher now recognize that teenagers _________.  


A. can enjoy the same kind of stories as adults


B. are more interested in reading nowadays


C. grow up more quickly nowadays


D. are neither children nor adults
Câu 3: Athne Gorr thinks teenagers were attracted to her book because of _________.


A. its cover            


B. the story     


C. its title    


D. her name
Câu 4: What does Sophie Clarke say about the books in the Waves series?


A. They shouldn’t be kept with children’s books.


B. She would prefer to read adult fiction.


C. They will be brought by lots of teenagers.


D. She isn’t keen on the design.
Câu 5: Which of these paragraphs could be used to advertise the Waves series?


A. “This series is for all teenagers and those who are nearly teenagers. Whether you’re 10 or 19, you’ll find something here to please you.”


B. “Choose a book from the Waves series. It includes both fiction and non-fiction and is aimed at teenagers aged 14+.”


C. “The Waves series has been popular with teenagers since the 1970s. This year we have added 20 new writers to our list.”


D. “If you’re aged between 14 and 19, don’t miss the Waves series which has novels by new authors.”

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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 sentences in the following questions.
Câu 1: Ann always keeps up with the latest fashions. She works for a famous fashion house.


A. Despite working for a famous fashion house, Ann hardly keeps up with the latest fashions.


B. Ann always keeps up with the latest fashions so as not to work for a famous fashion house.


C. Not working for a famous fashion house, Ann always keeps up with the latest fahions.


D. Ann works for a famous fashion house, so she always keeps up with the latest fashions.
Câu 2: He was suspected to have stolen credit cards. The police have investigated him for days.


A. He has been investigated for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards.


B. Suspecting to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.


C. Having suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.


D. Suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.

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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: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on that island. The islanders even exported the surplus.


A. large quantities


B. large crops


C. good crops


D. small quantities
Câu 2: I could see the finish line and I thought I was home and dry.


A. successful


B. disappointed 


C. unsuccessful


D. excited

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C.
D.