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: Tourists today flock  to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara falls.


A. come without knowing what they will see 


B. come in large numbers 


C. come out of boredom 


D. come by plane 
Câu 2: Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to brightness.


A. record


B. shine


C. categorize


D. diversify
Câu 3: She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students.


A. strict


B. outspoken


C. firm


D. tactful

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that expresses the best meaning formed by the given words
Câu 1: No/ doubt/ Alison/ promote


A. It’s no doubt Alison will be promoting.


B. There’s no doubt that Alison will be promoted


C. There’s no doubt Alison will promote


D. It’s no doubt that Alison is promoted
Câu 2: when/ you/ make/ mind/ university/ attend?


A. When are you going to make up your mind about which university to attend?


B. When will you make up your mind which university to attend?


C. When are you going to make your mind about which university to attend?


D. When are you making up your mind about university to attend?
Câu 3: despite / short day/ we/ complain/ much/ do


A. Despite such a short day, we tend to complain about having too much to do.


B. Despite such a short day, we tend to complain having too much to do


C. Despite a short day, we tend to complain about too much to do.


D. Despite such short day, we tend to complain about having too much do
Câu 4: your organization/ possible/ conference/ place


A. Your organization made it possible to take place this conference


B. Your organization made possible for this conference to take place.


C. Your organization made it possible this conference to take place.


D. Your organization made it possible for this conference to take place
Câu 5: I/ not see/ point/ rule/ we/ not/ cycle/ school    


A. I can’t see the point of this rule which we don’t cycle to school


B. I can’t see the point of this rule which says we can’t cycle to school


C. I don’t see the point of this rule which we are not allowed to cycle to school


D. I can’t see the point of rule which says we can’t cycle to school

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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 67- 75    Butterflies are among the most extensively studied insects—an estimated 90 percent of the world's species have scientific names. As a consequence, they are perhaps the best group of insects for examining patterns of terrestrial biotic diversity and distribution. Butterflies also have a favorable image with the general public. Hence, they are an excellent group for communicating information on science and conservation issues such as diversity.    Perhaps the aspect of butterfly diversity that has received the most attention over the past century is the striking difference in species richness between tropical and temperate regions.    For example, in 1875 one biologist pointed out the diversity of butterflies in the Amazon when he mentioned that about 700 species were found within an hour's walk, whereas the total number found on the British islands did not exceed 66, and the whole of Europe supported only 321. This early comparison of tropical and temperate butterfly richness has been well confirmed.   A general theory of diversity would have to predict not only this difference between temperate and tropical zones, but also patterns within each region, and how these patterns vary among different animal and plant groups. However, for butterflies, variation of species richness within temperate or tropical regions, rather man between them, is poorly understood. Indeed, comparisons of numbers of species among the Amazon basin, tropical Asia, and Africa are still mostly "personal communication" citations, even for vertebrates, In other words, unlike comparison between temperate and tropical areas, these patterns are still in the documentation phase.   In documenting geographical variation in butterfly diversity, some arbitrary, practical decisions are made. Diversity, number of species, and species richness are used synonymously; little is known about the evenness of butterfly distribution. The New World butterflies make up the preponderance of examples because they are the most familiar species. It is hoped that by focusing on them, the errors generated by imperfect and incomplete taxonomy will be minimized. 
Câu 1: Butterflies are a good example for communicating information about conservation issues because they……….........


A. are simple in structure


B. have been given scientific names


C. are viewed positively by people


D. are found mainly in temperate climates
Câu 2: The word "consequence" in line 2 is closest in meaning to…………….


A. result


B. explanation


C. analysis


D. requirement
Câu 3: The word "striking" in line 7 is closest in meaning to………………


A. physical


B. confusing


C. noticeable


D. successful
Câu 4: Which aspect of butterflies does the passage mainly discuss?


A. Their physical characteristics


B. Their adaptation to different habitats


C. Their names


D. Their variety
Câu 5: All of the followings are mentioned as being important parts of a general theory of diversity EXCEPT…………….


A. differences between temperate and tropical zones


B. patterns of distribution of species in each region


C. migration among temperate and tropical zones


D. variation of patterns of distribution of species among different animals and plants
Câu 6: The word “exceed” in line 10 is closest in meaning to……………….


A. locate


B. allow


C. go beyond


D. come close to
Câu 7: The word "generated" in line 24 is closest in meaning to……….


A. requested


B. caused


C. assisted


D. estimated
Câu 8: The author mentions tropical Asia in lines 16-17 as an example of a location where……..........


A. butterfly behavior varies with climate


B. a general theory of butterfly diversity has not yet been firmly established


C. butterflies are affected by human populations


D. documenting plant species is more difficult than documenting butterfly species
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Câu 1: In just three months H.G. Wells wrote the famous classic The Time Machine for what he won a   Newberry Caldecott award.


A. just


B. wrote


C. what


D. a
Câu 2: It was suggested that Pedro studies the material more thoroughly before attempting  to pass the exam.          


A. studies


B. more


C. attempting


D. to pass
Câu 3: All of the mammals, dolphins are undoubtedly  among the friendly to human.


A. All of


B. undoubtedly


C. among 


D. friendly
Câu 4: Chicago's Sears Tower, now the tallest building in the world, rises 1,522 feet from the ground to the top of it antenna.


A. now


B. rises


C. feet


D. it
Câu 5: All nations may have to make fundamental changes in their economic, political, and the technological institutions if they are to preserve   environment.


A. have to make


B. changes in


C. the technological institutions 


D. to preserve
Câu 6: Many of the important products obtained from trees, one of the most important is  wood  pulp, which is used in paper-making


A. Many of the


B. obtained


C. the most


D. paper-making

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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 is pronounced differently from that of the rest ones
Câu 1:


A. merchant


B. term


C. commercial


D. sergeant  
Câu 2:


A. colonel  


B. journal 


C. touring 


D. adjourn  
Câu 3:


A. obstacle


B. obscure


C. obsession


D. oblivious
Câu 4:


A. amuses


B. purses


C. blouses  


D. pleases
Câu 5:


A. Valentine


B. imagine


C. discipline


D. determine

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 for each of the blanks from 46 - 55  COULD COMPUTER GAMES BE GOOD FOR YOU AFTER ALL   In Britain, the average young person now spends more money on games each year than on going to the cinema or renting videos. But is this……..46……a bad thing? For years, newspaper reports have been ………47…..that children who spend too much time playing computer games become unsociable, bad- tempered, even violent as a……..48…… But new research, ………49……out in both Europe and the USA, suggests that the opposite may be true.   Indeed, playing some of the more complicated games may help people of all ages to improve certain skills. Researchers claim that this is because the games………50……the brain work harder in certain ways, like……..51……sounds and movements quickly and identifying what they are. The fact that people play the games repeatedly……..52……..that they get a lot of practice in these skills which are therefore likely to become highly developed.   Social skills may benefit, too. Researchers in Chicago think that fans of first- person shooter games……53…… “Counterstrike” are better than non-players when it comes to building trust and co-operation, and that this……..54……them to make good friendships and become strong members of  their communities. So rather than……..55…….up computer games, perhaps young people need to spend more time on them?
Câu 1: _________(46)


A. necessarily


B. certainly


C. fully


D. nearly
Câu 2: _________(47)


A. speaking


B. informing


C. telling


D. saying
Câu 3: _________(48)


A. product


B. result


C. reason


D. conclusion
Câu 4: _________(49)


A. worked


B. thought


C. turned


D. carried
Câu 5: _________(50)


A. make


B. force


C. push


D. keep
Câu 6: _________(51)


A. realizing


B. noticing


C. imagining


D. solving
Câu 7: _________(52)


A. means


B. asks


C. brings


D. causes
Câu 8: _________(53)


A. in order to


B. such as


C. due to


D. as well as
Câu 9: _________(54)


A. supports


B. helps


C. shows


D. serves
Câu 10: _________(55)


A. giving


B. ending


C. taking


D. stopping
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Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
Câu 1:


A. cost 


B. most 


C. post


D. cold
Câu 2:


A.  child


B. machine


C.  chair


D. check
Câu 3:


A. question


B. nation


C. correction


D.  pollution
Câu 4:


A. claimed


B. warned


C. occurred 


D. existed

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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: _____________, we don’t see her very often.


A. As Louse had  lived in Spain.      


B. With Louse living in Spain.


C. While Louse was living in Spain.  


D.  Even though Louse will live in Spain.
Câu 2: He just had to apologise,___________________.


A. So that he knew he has made a mistake.


B. Seeing that he had made a mistake.


C. Therefore  he had made a mistake.


D. In order to know that he had made a mistake.
Câu 3: ______________, I was glad to be home.


A. Much as I enjoyed the holiday.  


B. Due to having enjoyed the holiday.


C. Having enjoyed the holiday.    


D.  Despite I enjoyed the holiday.
Câu 4: _____________, I never got  a good look at his face.


A.  It was all happened so quickly that.  


B. All happened such quickly that.


C.  So quickly did it all happen that.       


D. Whatever it all happened quickly.
Câu 5: She hid the present,_____________________.


A. However her children can’t find it.  


B.  Because her children wouldn’t find it.


C. So as to her children can’t find it.    


D. In order that her children wouldn’t find it.  

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B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Câu 1: It’s not worth having trouble  to write  to him. He never replies.


A. It’s not worth


B. having trouble


C. to write


D. replies
Câu 2: Of  the two boys of the Smiths , Jack is the highest .


A. Of 


B. the two boys 


C. the Smiths


D.  the highest 
Câu 3: He would have a distinction  in the exam, but  he answered questions  too badly.


A.  would have


B. a distinction


C. but


D. answered questions 
Câu 4: Plants absorb water and nutrients and anchoring themselves in the soil with their roots.


A. absorb water 


B. anchoring themselves


C. the soil


D. their roots
Câu 5: Last year, the instructor told us that in order to remember  details, it is important to take notes  while listening.


A. the instructor 


B. in order to remember


C. it is 


D. take notes 

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 for each of the blanks Why did you decide to read, and will you keep reading to the end? Do you expect to understand every single part of it and will you remember anything about it in a fortnight’s (46)­­­__________? Common sense (47)­­­__________ that the answers to these questions depend on “readability”- whether the (48)­­­__________ matter is interesting, and the argument clear and the (49)__________attractive. But psychologists are trying to (50)­­­__________ why people read – and often don’t read certain things, for example technical information. They also have examined so much the writing as the readers.Even the most technically confident people often (51)­­­__________ instructions for the video or home computer in favor of hands- on experience. And people frequently take little notice of consumer information, whether on nutritional labels or in the small print  of contracts. Psychologists researching reading (52)­­­__________  to assume that both beginners and competent readers read everything put in front of them from start to finish. There are (53)­­­__________among them about the role of eyes, memory and brain during the process. Some people believe that fluent readers take in very letter or word they see; other (54)­­­__________that reader rely on memory or context to carry them from one phrase to another. But they have always assumed that the reading process is the same: reading starts, comprehension (55)­­­__________, then reading stops.
Câu 1: __________(46)


A. term


B. time    


C.  period   


D. gap
Câu 2: __________(47)


A. informs  


B. suggests


C. transmits  


D. advises
Câu 3: __________(48)


A. text 


B. subject         


C.  content      


D. topic
Câu 4: __________(49)


A. information   


B. layout


C. assembly            


D. pattern
Câu 5: __________(50)


A. value 


B. rate  


C.  ensure  


D. determine
Câu 6: __________(51)


A. pass   


B. omit 


C.  ignore        


D. miss
Câu 7: __________(52)


A. consent


B. lead  


C.  undertake           


D.  tend
Câu 8: __________(53)


A. separations     


B. arguments  


C.  objections   


D.  contests
Câu 9: __________(54)


A. urge 


B. press   


C. insist   


D. direct
Câu 10: __________(55)


A. sets   


B. establishes      


C. occurs   


D.  issues
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