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: The likelihood of suffering a heart attack rises as one becomes increasingly obese.


A. Heart attacks are happening more and more often, and most of the sufferers are obese.


B. Obesity results in only a slight increase in the probability of having a heart attack.


C. The more obese one is, the higher the chances for a heart attack become.


D. Anyone who is obese is likely to experience a heart attack at any time.
Câu 2: It is such a pity that your sister can’t come as well.


A. If only your sister could come as well.


B. I wish your sister can come as well.


C. But for your sister can come as well.


D. Your sister not coming as well is such a pity.
Câu 3: “Would anyone like to express an opinion on this matter?” said he.


A. He asked everyone whether they would like to express an opinion on the matter.


B. He asked everyone as if someone would like to express their opinion on the matter.


C. He doubted that everyone would like to express their opinion on the matter.


D. He wondered that anyone would like to express their opinion on the matter.

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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.          It weighed about 10,000 tons, entered the atmosphere at a speed of 64,000 km/h and exploded over a city with a blast of 500 kilotons. But on 15 February 2013, we were lucky. The meteorite that showered pieces of rock over Chelyabinsk, Russia, was relatively small, at only about 17 metres wide. Although many people were injured by falling glass, the damage was nothing compared to what had happened in Siberia nearly one hundred years ago. Another relatively small object (approximately 50 metres in diameter) exploded in mid-air over a forest region, flattening about 80 million trees. If it had exploded over a city such as Moscow or London, millions of people would have been killed.          By a strange coincidence, the same day that the meteorite terrified the people of Chelyabinsk, another 50m-wide asteroid passed relatively close to Earth. Scientists were expecting that visit and know that the asteroid will return to fly close by us in 2046, but the Russian meteorite earlier in the day had been too small for anyone to spot.          Most scientists agree that comets and asteroids pose the biggest natural threat to human existence. It was probably a large asteroid or comet colliding with Earth which wiped out the dinosaurs about 65 million years ago. An enormous object, 10 to 16 km in diameter, struck the Yucatan region of Mexico with the force of 100 megatons. That is the equivalent of one Hiroshima bomb for every person alive on Earth today.Many scientists, including the late Stephen Hawking, say that any comet or asteroid greater than 20 km in diameter that hits Earth will result in the complete destruction of complex life, including all animals and most plants. As we have seen, even a much smaller asteroid can cause great damage.          The Earth has been kept fairly safe for the last 65 million years by good fortune and the massive gravitational field of the planet Jupiter. Our cosmic guardian, with its stable circular orbit far from the sun, sweeps up and scatters away most of the dangerous comets and asteroids which might cross Earth’s orbit. After the Chelyabinsk meteorite, scientists are now monitoring potential hazards even more carefully but, as far as they know, there is no danger in the foreseeable future.(Adapted from British Council Learning English Teens)
Câu 1: According to the last paragraph, scientists say that_____.


A. their early warning systems will protect us     


B. a meteorite is likely to hit Earth sooner or later


C. all the possible dangers are being monitored carefully    


D. we are not in any danger for the moment
Câu 2: It can be inferred from the 1st paragraph that the Siberian meteorite ______.


A. could be much worse       


B. caused many deaths due to falling glass


C. was not as destructive as the one in Russia        


D. was greatly reduced by the early warning system
Câu 3: Which of the following statement is TRUE about the Russian meteorite?


A. It was too small to worry about.    


B. It came as a surprise.


C. It had been predicted by scientists.                   


D. It will come close to Earth again in the future.
Câu 4: On the same day as the meteorite exploded over Chelyabinsk, _______.


A. scientists realized that an even bigger asteroid could hit the Earth


B. an asteroid terrified the people of Chelyabinsk


C. scientists spotted many other asteroids around the Earth


D. there was another unrelated asteroid event
Câu 5: The word “blast” is closest in meaning to ______.


A. explosion                           


B. collision                             


C. event                                  


D. crisis
Câu 6: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ______.


A. Earth has been relatively safe thanks to luck and the protective force of another planet from our solar system


B. Comets and asteroids could put an end to all plant and animal life on Earth


C. A small asteroid can still cause a lot of damage


D. Millions of people were killed in an explosion of a meteorite in Moscow and London
Câu 7: The word “it” in paragraph 1 refers to _____.


A. Rock                                  


B. Meteorite                            


C. City                                    


D. Object
Câu 8: Which could be the best title for the passage?


A. The Russian Meteorite: A Disaster                       


B. A Strange Coincidence


C. Meteorite Killed Millions Of People                 


D. The End Of Life On Earth?
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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.Each year, the Academy Awards, better known as the “Oscars”, celebrate the best films and documentaries with categories ranging from acting, directing and screenwriting, to costumes and special effects. This year, 9-year-old Quvenzhané Wallis joins the list of kids who have taken the movie business by storm, as she competes for the best actress award for her role as ‘Hushpuppy’ in the film “Beasts of the Southern Wild”.The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is made up of filmmakers in all fields. The group ranks their favorites in each category. Oftentimes Oscar recognition can take many years, but for some lucky and talented individuals that honor comes early in life.Newcomer Quvenzhané Wallis (pronounced Kwe-VEN-zhah-nay) portrayed ‘Hushpuppy,’ a young girl fighting to survive in a poor Mississippi Delta community prone to devastating flooding. In the film, Wallis learns to find food in the wilderness, escapes a homeless shelter and deals with the death of her father. She will be the youngest ever nominee in the best actress category at nine years old.Born in Houma, LA., Quvenzhané was just five years old when she auditioned for Beasts of the Southern Wild. Since auditions for the role of Hushpuppy were only open to 6-9 year olds, Quvenzhané’s mother lied on the initial paperwork to allow her daughter to audition. When director Benh Zeitlin saw her audition however, he immediately recognized her as the best pick for this strong and independent young character.(https://www.pbs.org)
Câu 1: Which of the following is the best title for this passage?


A. Young Actors Achieve Big for the Oscars


B. Little Lady Nominees for the Oscars


C. Youngest Ever Nominee for the Oscars


D. A Young Actress makes it to the Oscars
Câu 2: Which of the following is NOT celebrated by the Academy Awards?


A. films                       


B. documentaries                     


C. news                       


D. cartoons
Câu 3: The phrase “that honor” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.


A. lucky and talented individuals       


B. Oscars recognition


C. favorites                                                                  


D. award
Câu 4: Which of the following best describe Quvenzhané Wallis according to the passage?


A. She is a young girl fighting to survive in a poor Mississippi Delta community.


B. She has won the best actress Oscars award for her role in “Hushpuppy”.


C. She escapes a homeless shelter and deals with the death of her father.


D. She is the youngest ever nominee in the best actress category for the Oscars.
Câu 5: Which of the following best paraphrases the clause “who have taken the movie business by storm” in the reading?


A. who have earned their living in the movie business


B. who have made huge profits in the movie business


C. who have been particularly successful in the movie business


D. who have recovered from a difficult period in the movie business

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C.
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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. post                         


B. close                       


C. police                      


D. phone
Câu 2:


A. kicked                     


B. judged                    


C. survived                  


D. opened

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B.
C.
D.

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. emotional                


B. simultaneous           


C. astrology                 


D. applicable
Câu 2:


A. begin                                  


B. mountain                 


C. kingdom                 


D. passage

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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 24 to 31.  The issue of equality for women in British society first attracted national attention in the early 20th century, when the suffragettes won for women the right to vote. In the 1960s feminism became the subject of intense debate when the women's liberation movement encouraged women to reject their traditional supporting role and to demand equal status and equal rights with men in areas such as employment and pay.  Since then, the gender gap between the sexes has, been reduced. The Equal Pay Act of 1970, for instance, made it illegal for women to be paid less than men for doing the same work, and in 1975 the Sex Discrimination Act aimed to prevent either sex having an unfair advantage when applying for jobs. In the same year, the Equal Opportunities Commission was set up to help people claim their rights to equal treatment and to publish research and statistics to show where improvements in opportunities for women need to be made. Women now have much better employment opportumties, though they still tend to get less well-paid jobs than men, and very few are appointed to top jobs in industry.  In the US, the movement that is often called the "first wave of feminism" began in the mid-1800s. Susan B. Anthony worked for the right to vote. Margaret Sanger wanted to provide women with the means of contraception so that they could decide whether or not to have children, and Elizabeth Blackwell, who had to fight for the chance to become a doctor, wanted women to have greater opportunities to study. Many feminists were interested in other social issues.  The second wave of feminism began in 1960s. Women like Betty Friedan and Gloria Steinem became associated with the right to get equal rights and opportunities for women under the law. An important issue was the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which was intended to change the Constitution. Although the ERA was not passed, there was progress in other areas. It became illegal for employers, schools, clubs, etc. to discriminate against women. But women still find it hard to advance beyond a certain point in their careers, the co-called glass ceiling that prevents them from having high-level jobs. Many women also face the problem of the second shift, i.e. the household chores.  In 1980s, feminism became less popular in the US and there was less interest in solving the remaining problems, such as the fact that most women still earn much less than men. Although there is still discrimination, the principle that it should not exist is widely accepted.
Câu 1: It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that in the 19th century,..........


A. British women did not have the right to vote in political elections


B. most women did not wish to have equal status and equal rights


C. British women did not complete their traditional supporting role


D. suffragettes fought for the equal employment and equal pay
Câu 2: The phrase "gender gap" in paragraph 2 refers to...........


A. the social distance between the two sexes


B. the difference in status between men and women


C. the visible space between men and women


D. the social relationship between the two sexes
Câu 3: Susan B. Anthony, Margaret Sanger, and Elizabeth Blackwell are mentioned as........


A. American women who had greater opportunities


B. pioneers in the fight for American women's rights


C. American women where were more successful than men


D. American women with exceptional abilities
Câu 4: The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)…....


A. was not officially approved                  


B. was brought into force in 1960s


C. supported employers, schools, and clubs  


D. changed the US Constitution
Câu 5: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?


A. The US movement of feminism became the most popular in the late 20th century.


B. The women's liberation movement in the world first began in Britain.


C. The movement of feminism began in the US earlier than in Britain.


D. The British government passed laws to support women in the early 20th century.
Câu 6: The phrase "glass ceiling" in paragraph 4 mostly means...........


A. an overlooked problem     


B. a ceiling made of glass


C. an imaginary barrier             


D. a transparent frame
Câu 7: Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?


A. Many American women still face the problem of household chores.


B. An American women once had to fight for the chance to become a doctor.


C. British women now have much better .employment opportunities.


D. There is now no sex discrimination in Britain and in the US.
Câu 8: Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?


A. Women and the Rights to vote    


B. Opportunities for Women Nowadays


C. The Suffragettes in British Society   


D. Feminism in Britain and the US
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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: In the second game, her opponent hurt her leg and had to retire. 


A. defender                 


B. rival                        


C. referee                    


D. teammate
Câu 2: Polluted water and increased water temperatures have driven many species to the verge of extinction.


A. enriched                  


B. contaminated


C. purified                   


D. strengthened

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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. accountant              


B. amount                   


C. foundation              


D. country
Câu 2:


A. appealed                 


B. booked                    


C. aimed                      


D. played

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B.
C.
D.

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: ........, the athlete broke the world's record in his second attempt.


A. Surprise                  


B. Surprised                


C. Surprising               


D. Surprisingly
Câu 2: As soon as I........my report, I'll call you and we'll go to dinner.


A. will finish     


B. finish                       


C. finished                   


D. had finished
Câu 3: The International Red Cross has about 97 million volunteers whose main...............is to protect human life and health.


A. rule                         


B. experience              


C. organization            


D. mission
Câu 4: The 22nd SEA Games consisted of athletes from eleven.................countries.


A. participate


B. participating            


C. participation


D. participant
Câu 5: Credit cards.................in international trade are very convenient.


A. used                        


B. using                       


C. which used      


D. use
Câu 6: The government hopes to.................its plans for introducing cable TV.


A. carry out       


B. turn out      


C. carry on           


D. keep on
Câu 7: UNESCO was established to encourage................among nations in the areas of education, science, culture, and communication.


A. employment            


B. collaboration           


C. workforce               


D. independence
Câu 8: The authority has postponed................the flyover because it severely affects residents nearby.


A. building                  


B. to build           


C. to building      


D. build
Câu 9: It isn't cold outside. You....................wear a coat.


A. may                        


B. mustn't                    


C. should                     


D. needn't
Câu 10: The lake....................from our bedroom window.


A. can see     


B. could see   


C. can be seen     


D. could been seen
Câu 11: I was feeling tired last night, so I went to bed.................usual.


A. as early than     


B. more early than     


C. earlier than  


D. as early as
Câu 12: We shouldn't go out; the weather is getting.................. .


A. more and more bad        


B. worse and worse


C. bad and worse    


D. worst and worst
Câu 13: Humans depend on species diversity to have food, clean air and water and fertile soil ......................agriculture.


A. in                            


B. for


C. about                      


D. with
Câu 14: The primary causes orspecies extinction are.................destruction, commercial exploitation and pollution.


A. reserve                    


B. generation                


C. habitat                    


D. diversity
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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: The traffic accident caused a traffic jam. The traffic jam lasted 2 hours.


A. The two-hour traffic jam was brought about by the traffic accident.


B. It was the two-hour traffic jam that caused the traffic accident.


C. There was a traffic accident caused by a two-hour traffic jam.


D. If there weren’t that traffic accident, there wouldn’t be the two-hour traffic jam.
Câu 2: All possible means have been used to prevent air pollution. The sky is still not clear.


A. Every possible means has been used to prevent air pollution so that the sky can be clearer.


B. The sky is still not clear due to the fact that all possible means have been used to prevent air pollution.


C. To prevent air pollution, every possible means has been used, and so the sky is still not clear.


D. Every possible means has been used to prevent air pollution, yet the sky is still not clear.  

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B.
C.
D.