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: No one mentions him because he is regarded as the black sheep of the family.


A. the one who confers prestige on his family 


B. the one with a bad reputation


C. the one who supports family by raising sheep     


D. the one with the sense of humor
Câu 2: Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world.


A. variety                                


B. conservation                       


C. changes                              


D. number
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 3 to 7.            The idea of going overseas to study can be daunting, with visions of baffling languages or nights spent in isolation while you are gradually forgotten by your friends and family. (3) _______ , the benefits of studying abroad - such as broadening your mind, improving your career prospects and making friends from all over the world - can make digging out your passport really rewarding.“Studying abroad is an eye-opening experience,” says Anna Boyd, event manager at The Student  World.  “Being (4) ______ in another culture, understanding differences and spotting similarities, living on a  beach  or in the mountains, (5) _______ will have an impact on every student.”            Overseas study comes in many shapes and sizes. It might be a single semester abroad via an Erasmus program for example. Or you might elect to follow a full three- or four-year degree program. Whatever your ambition is, the key is starting early. Some countries require specific combinations of A-levels from UK students. Germany looks for four A-levels including maths or science and one modern foreign language, for instance, while others, such as the US, value extracurricular activities. Starting our research well  ahead (6) _______  time can help you make the right choices. “Getting involved in sports, arts and music is also worth considering, as well as gaining experience through volunteering and work placements,” says Boyd. In fact, applying to study abroad could even work to your advantage, for example, you might encounter lower (7) _______ requirements.
Câu 1: (3) _________


A. But      


B. Therefore                


C. However                


D. Thereby 
Câu 2: (4) _________


A. immersed        


B. resided                    


C. interested               


D. taken 
Câu 3: (5) _________


A. where     


B. why                        


C. that                         


D. which 
Câu 4: (6) _________


A. on                 


B. in    


C. off   


D. of
Câu 5: (7) _________


A. entered          


B. entrance                  


C. entry                       


D. enter

A.
B.
C.
D.

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: Tom and Tony are talking about a tennis game.

- Tom: “I thought your tennis game was a lot better today, Tony”

- Tony: “ ___________! I thought it was terrible”


A. I’m with you        


B. You can say that again


C. You’ve got to be kidding     


D. Thanks! Same to you
Câu 2: Mary invited her friend, Sarah, to have dinner out that night and Sarah accepted.

- Mary: "Would you like to have dinner with me?"

- Sarah: "_____________"


A. I’m very happy           


B. Yes, so do I   


C. Yes, it is       


D. Yes, I’d love to
A.
B.
C.
D.

Read the following passage and choose the most suitable sentence for each gap from 1 to 5. There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use. Then answer the questions. The days when only men would hold management positions are over. (1)_____. Despite a slowing economy, the number of women in management has risen to 16% in 1995, when it used to be less than 9%. One result of this tendency is that women are now more accepted in these roles, and it has also been found that women in management ease tension and gender conflict in the workplace.A comprehensive nation-wide study of executive performance accidentally found that women scored higher in almost all areas of performance evaluation, while compiling a large-scale analysis of 425 high-level managers.(2)_____ . They tend to work harder behind the scenes, while men prefer the glamorous, more aggressive side of management. The masculine approach is more suited to the traditional style of business, where the boss would work alone and simply dictate orders to his staff. Now, in the global information age,  teamwork and partnership are increasingly important, and these are exactly the areas where women excel.(3)_____.It may be that the same qualities that make women more effective as managers are also holding them back. Most women get stuck in jobs which involve human resources or public relations, while their skills make them highly suitable for this type of work. However, the posts in these areas rarely lead to the top. Ambitious women are frustrated by this, and many left to start their own companies. Another reason why women are over looked for promotion is that men are seen as more dynamic and competitive. Women tend to work for the good of the company as a whole, while men are looking out for themselves. Some bosses may interpret the feminine approach as showing a lack of vision. A woman will often adopt the strategy of making people think that they are the authors of new ideas, so that they will co-operate with her plan. Although this is an effective way of achieving an objective, the result is that she will lose credit forher creativity and innovation.It is also surprising to learn that the greatest prejudice against female bosses comes from women themselves. Ina recent Gallup poll, 70% of men said that they would be prepared to accept a female boss, compared to 66% of women. (4)_____. Since nearly all bosses used to be male, women feel more comfortable being supervised by a man than by another woman. Some women also feel that a male boss is less demanding and he feels more relaxed about being in a position of authority. Since women have to work harder to get to the top, they expect more of their staff when they get there.In conclusion, although more and more women are rising to higher positions, there are still many deep-rooted prejudices and double standards that keep them from achieving the very top positions. Companies may say that they value interpersonal skills, but they still look for a leader who is decisive and a risk taker. (5)_____. Although women have proved that they are capable of leading a company, it seems that they will not get the chance to do so until they are prepared to start their own businesses.
Câu 1: ________ (1)


A. Areas where women are particularly effective are in supporting their staff, and sharing information.


B. More and more women are moving into top jobs in the USA


C. Although women are not as decisive as men, they still play an important role in social work


D. One possible reason for this is that of tradition
Câu 2: ________ (2)


A. Although the number of women in middle management is on the increase, there are still few women running large companies


B. These qualities are perceived as being mainly masculine


C. More and more women are moving into top jobs in the USA


D. Although women are not as decisive as men, they still play an important role in social work
Câu 3: ________ (3)


A. These qualities are perceived as being mainly masculine


B. Areas where women are particularly effective are in supporting their staff, and sharing information.


C. More and more women are moving into top jobs in the USA


D. Although the number of women in middle management is on the increase, there are still few women running large companies
Câu 4: ________ (4)


A. Although women are not as decisive as men, they still play an important role in social work


B. Areas where women are particularly effective are in supporting their staff, and sharing information.


C. One possible reason for this is that of tradition


D. These qualities are perceived as being mainly masculine
Câu 5: ________ (5)


A. These qualities are perceived as being mainly masculine


B. These positions are held by females


C. One possible reason for this is that of tradition


D. Although women are not as decisive as men, they still play an important role in social work
Câu 6: The participation by women in business management has_____.
 
 


A.  increased asexist attitude among men


B. started new business conflicts


C.  caused gender conflict among the staff


D. made the workplace more agreeable
Câu 7: Women managers are found more skilful in areas where they can promote their ability to_____.
 
 


A. build relationships with people


B. fight their way to the top


C. deal with their male bosses


D.  give directions to the staff
Câu 8: Women are often over looked for the top jobs because_____.
 


A. other women do not like working for them


B. they do not take credit for their own ideas


C. they can not make big decisions


D. they leave to start their own businesses
Câu 9: Women prefer a male boss because_____.
 


A. male bosses work harder


B.  it is more usual to work for a man


C. men are more competitive


D. female bosses are more demanding
Câu 10: A female boss often demands more of her staff because_____.
 


A. other women do not like working for them


B. she herself has to toil her way to the position


C. she can always make big decisions


D. her staff do not tend to submit themselves to her
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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. talked         


B. missed                    


C. learned                   


D. watched
Câu 2:


A. magazines   


B. newspapers             


C. vegetables              


D. biscuits

A.
B.
C.
D.

Exercise 5: Choose the correct answer to complete the passage.Three ways everyone can help make the Earth a greener place is to reduce, reuse, and recycle!When people reduce it means they are using (1) …….. of something. This allows us to create less waste. Turning off the faucet when we brush our teeth is a simple way to reduce. This is a small action that prevents us from wasting (2)………. .Another small action people can take is to reuse things we already have. Taking bags to the store (3) ………. we shop for food is one way to reuse them. Using both (4) ………… of piece of paper before getting a new one is another way to reuse.(5) …………. is when new materials are created from old ones. Paper, plastic, and metal are all materials that can be recycled. Things like newspapers, soda cans, and plastic bags can all be turned (6) …………. new objects if we take the time to recycle them!
Câu 1: (1) …….. 


A. much             


B. more                       


C. little                        


D. less
Câu 2: (2) …….. 


A. energy            


B. electricity                


C. water                      


D. time
Câu 3: (3) …….. 


A. when             


B. what                       


C. how                                    


D. where
Câu 4: (4) …….. 


A. ways               


B. sides                       


C. parts                       


D. points
Câu 5: (5) …….. 


A. Reusing                    


B. Reducing                


C. Recycling               


D. Reacting
Câu 6: (6) …….. 


A. out   


B. up                           


C. down                      


D. into

A.
B.
C.
D.

Exercise 2: Choose the odd one out.
Câu 1:


A. recycle         


B. reuse                       


C. reorder                    


D. reduce
Câu 2:


A. plastic            


B. paper                       


C. glass                       


D. bin
Câu 3:


A. polluted            


B. charity                    


C. refillable                 


D. reusable
Câu 4:


A. noise            


B. bottle                      


C. can                          


D. bulb
Câu 5:


A. rubbish           


B. litter                        


C. envelope                 


D. garbage

A.
B.
C.
D.

Question 36 – 40: Read the passage carefully.1. Bitcoins are a form of virtual currency. In other words, they are a type of money that does not exist in the actual world. However, they can be used to purchase actual products and services from real companies.2. The bitcoin system was created in 2009 by an enigmatic person named Satoshi Nakamoto. In fact, no one is sure if Satoshi Nakamoto is an actual person or a group of people. Bitcoins are designed to serve as an alternative to national currencies, such as dollars and euros. They can be used to pay for things online instead of cash or credit cards. When bitcoins are transferred from a buyer to a seller, the transaction is recorded in a public database.3. Governments are concerned that bitcoins can easily be stolen by hackers. It has dawned on them that they might be used for illegal purposes. For example, stolen goods could be purchased without the government’s knowledge. Although more and more companies are beginning to accept bitcoins, the percentage of purchases made using bitcoins is minuscule compared to other online payment methods, such as credit cards. Instead, many bitcoin owners simply keep them as an investment since they believe their bitcoins will be more valuable in the future.4. This may or may not be a wise approach. Currently, the value of bitcoins is fluctuating wildly, especially when compared to highly stable national currencies. Bitcoin investors are gambling on the hope that as this high-tech money becomes more widely accepted, its value will soar.(Adapted from: https://www.digitalcommerce360.com/)Choose an option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each question.
Câu 1: Why are bitcoins of great concern to governments?   


A. Because most of bitcoin owners are hackers.                           


B. Because bitcoins may be used in illegal transactions.


C. Because the value of bitcoins is fluctuating wildly.


D. Because bitcoins will eventually replace national currencies.
Câu 2: What is the passage mainly about?


A. The future of bitcoins in the real world 


B. A new kind of currency in the virtual world


C. A way of doing business in the virtual world      


D. An alternative to bitcoins created by Nakamoto
Câu 3: The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to________. 


A. euros                             


B. dollars                                


C. things                                 


D. bitcoins
Câu 4: Which of the following is defined in the passage? 


A. Transactions                  


B. Public Databases   


C. Credit cards         


D. Bitcoins
Câu 5: The word "minuscule" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________. 


A. small                             


B. considerable                       


C. increasing                          


D. minimal

A.
B.
C.
D.

Question 26 – 30: Each of the following sentences has one error (A, B, C or D). Find it and blacken your choice on your answer sheet.
Câu 1: It is much easier for a foreigner to become an American citizen if he has a close relative whoever is already an American. 


A. much                                  


B. to become  


C. he has 


D. whoever  
Câu 2: New sources of energy have been looking for as the number of fossil fuels continues to decrease.


A. sources of energy


B. continues          


C. been looking 


D. number
Câu 3: The majority of countries are very concerned that if whaling does not stop or else nearly all the whales will disappear.


A. majority of  


B. whaling                   


C. or else     


D. nearly   
Câu 4: Half of all Americans aged 12 to 30, ‘if ever, rarely, read a newspaper’.


A. Half                                    


B. aged                        


C. rarely                      


D. a
Câu 5: It is in Hanoi, Vietnam, in the year 2021 where the 31st SEA Games is scheduled to take place.


A. It  


B. in the year    


C. where                    


D. to take place

A.
B.
C.
D.

1.2. TIẾNG ANHQuestion 21 – 25: Choose a suitable word or phrase (marked A, B, C or D) to fill in each blank.
Câu 1: She ________ the piano when our guests _______ last night.


A. was playing/ arrived  


B. played/ arrived 


C. was playing/ were arriving   


D. had played/arrived
Câu 2: _______she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to feed her family.


A. In spite of   


B. Because                             


C. Because of   


D. Although
Câu 3: _____ me that she would never speak to me again, she picked up her stuff and stormed out of the house.


A. To have told    


B. Telling                                


C. Having told       


D. Told
Câu 4: I can watch TV and play computer games on Sunday because I _____ go to school that day.


A. don’t have to


B. oughtn’t to 


C. mustn’t                              


D. shouldn’t
Câu 5: Privacy seems to have _________ meaning for today’s children and even adults.


A. significantly                  


B. significance                        


C. significant                          


D. signification

A.
B.
C.
D.