B. Reading comprehension: Read the text and choose the best answer.   A new study shows that women can reduce their chances of developing heart disease by jogging for about three hours every week. The researchers at Harvard Medical School in Bostonhave just reported the results of the study on the New England Journal of Medicine. The study is the first to show the effectiveness of jogging in the developing of heart disease in women. Only a few earlier studies have examined the effects of jogging on the heart, but nearly all have been done on men. The new study involves more than 72,000 women between the ages of forty and sixty-five during a period of eight years. The researchers have found that women who jog at least three hours a week have a thirty to forty percent lower chance of suffering a heart attack than those who do not.
Câu 1: The new study is about __________.


A. how to prepare for jogging 


B. the effects of jogging on women’s heart


C. men and jogging       


D. medicine in Harvard Medical School
Câu 2: _________ have done the research.


A. The journalists on the New England Journal of Medicine


B. The researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston


C. Women between the ages of forty and sixty-five


D. Some joggers
Câu 3: Which statement is NOT true?


A. Women should jog at least forty hours a week.


B. Jogging helps to reduce women’s chances of developing heart disease.


C. The new study lasts 8 years.


D. The results of the new study have just been reported on the New England Journal of Medicine
Câu 4: Most of the earlier studies have been done on __________.


A. babies 


B. children         


C. women           


D. men
Câu 5: The word suffering is closest in meaning to _________.


A. training 


B. experiencing


C. resulting         


D. receiving

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III. READING A. Cloze test: Choose the word among A, B, C, or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.The 15th Asian Games (15) _______ from December 1st through December 15th, 2006, in Doha, Capital of Qatar. More than 10,000 athletes, who represented 45 countries and regions, took part in 39 sports and 424 events of the Games, the most important event in Asia. Some new events such as chess and triathlon were also (16)_______ in the Games.The 15th Asian Games was (17) _______ at 34 sporting venues, including Khalifa Stadium, (18) _______ hosted the opening and closing ceremonies. The Opening Ceremony of the 15th Asian Games, Doha 2006, at Khalifa Stadium, was the most spectacular opening of any Games with 50,000 people to get into Khalifa Stadium and more than one billion television viewers. The Doha Asian Games Organizing Committee (DAGOC) wanted to ensure that everybody who saw the ceremony would have a (19) _______ for life as suggested in the slogan "The Games of Your Life."The 15th Asian Games was a successful sporting event that all the attendees would never forget. 
Câu 1: (15)


A. set up


B. took part        


C. brought about


D. took place
Câu 2: (16)


A. included         


B. contained       


C. consisted       


D. celebrated
Câu 3: (17)


A. made   


B. organized       


C. symbolized


D. opened
Câu 4: (18)


A. that                 


B. who


C. where


D. which
Câu 5: (19)


A. match


B. memory


C. portrait           


D. partner

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I. PHONOLOGY   
Câu 1: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.


A. played


B. talked


C. missed


D. hoped
Câu 2: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.


A. wants


B. albums


C. receives         


D. friends
Câu 3: Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others.


A. athlete 


B. event


C. relative           


D. hobby
Câu 4: Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others.


A. develop


B. together          


C. aquatic


D. quality

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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 for  the question  from 61 to 70. Sir Anthony Van Dyck, one of the world’s greatest masters of portraiture, was born in Antwerp and was the seventh of twelve children. His affluent father apprenticed him to a painter when he was just a little over ten. Having become a member of the Antwerp Guild of painters before he was nineteen, he worked in the studio of Peter Paul Rubens for several years. In Italy, Van Dyck studied the great Venetian masters and painted flattering portraits of gorgeous ladies and haughty nobles in gilded velvet robes with lace and pearls. While he was sought after by the aristocracy for his acclaimed loose brushwork, his engravings and etchings also evinced his outstanding talent. Upon his return to Antwerp in 1628, he was influenced by Rubens’s interpretation of the artistic form and produced numerous religious paintings while holding an appointment as the court painter. During his tenure, he proved that his use of color, his sensitive elegance, and his remarkable insight were unexcelled.          His fame preceded him to England, where he was invited by King Charles I. After years of faithful service, he was knighted in recognition of his achievements in painting countless portraits of the king, the queen, the royal children, and the titled nobility of England.          However, Van Dyck’s greatest piece is one of his religious works, a true masterpiece displayed in the Antwerp gallery. This group scene exhibits his artful polish in painting the folds of fabric, the delicacy of human skin, landscape, and other externals, and puts him above other accomplished contemporary masters. Although Charles paid Van Dyck a salary and granted him a pension, the painter’s extravagant life-style and penchant for luxuries led him into debt, and he died without means.
Câu 1: It can be inferred from the passage that Van Dyck was raised


A. in a large and wealthy family


B. in a stable and loving household


C. by his father alone


D. without good work habits
Câu 2: The author of the passage implies that Van Dyck


A. had produced great paintings before he turned nineteen


B. had a great artistic talent even when he was young


C. joined other painters when he had little to occupy him


D. worked very hard in his youth to make a living
Câu 3: It can be inferred from the passage that after Van Dyck left Rubens


A. he accrued considerable wealth


B. he became a militant aristocrat


C. he refined his artistic tastes and skills


D. he incorporated southern styles in his art
Câu 4: The author of the passage implies that Van Dyck’s fame had largely to do with his


A. artful portraits      


B. wealthy family


C. elegance in clothing


D. religious beliefs
Câu 5: The word “acclaimed” is closest in meaning to


A. reclaimed


B. recognized


C. recommended       


D. rectified
Câu 6: How did Charles I honor Van Dyck?


A. Van Dyck painted members of the royal court.


B. Van Dyck received a noble title.


C. Van Dyck was allowed to travel widely.


D. Van Dyck displayed his work in the royal palace.
Câu 7: What does Van Dyck’s masterpiece attest to?


A. His remarkable religious fervor.        


B. His refined sense for texture.


C. His keen eye for polished surfaces


D. His exorbitant tastes and habits
Câu 8: In line 16, the phrase “this group scene” refers to


A. the Antwerp gallery                 


B. the masterpiece    


C. Van Dyck’s religious works    


D. the titled nobility of England
Câu 9: What are the reasons given for Van Dyck’s financial decline?


A. His employer’s lack of generosity              


B. His ill health and lack of revenue.


C. His lavish spending


D. His miserly attitudes
Câu 10: The author’s tone in the passage can be described as


A. critical


B. wistful


C. admiring     


D. indifferent
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Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. LIVING A HEALTHIER LIFE           Keeping fit and healthy may seem difficult, but there are a few easy-to-follow guidlines. Firstly, a balanced diet is absolutely essential. This (51)…….selecting food that is (52)…….in salt and sugar. Experts recommend reducing the amount of fat in your diet, as too much can lead to heart problems. They also suggest increasing the (53)………..of high fiber food we eat. This comes in the (54)……….of fresh fruit, vegetables, wholemeal bread and pasta. As well as being packed (55)................ vitamins and minerals, they are delicious too. Secondly, it’s important to fit exercise into your daily (66)……… This can be done by simply walking as much as possible and climbing stairs instead of (57)………..the lift. Exercise is necessary to maintain a healthy body, as well as increasing energy levels and (58)………you feel generally fitter and happier. Finally, staying relaxed is important for good health. Too much stress can (59)……..to a variety of illnesses, from headaches to high blood pressure. (60)………possible, do things you enjoy and treat yourself occasionally. So the message is simple- enjoy yourself but learn to respect your body too. It’s all a question of getting the balance right.
Câu 1:


A. contains


B. means


C. points


D. suggests
Câu 2:


A. poor


B. short


C. small


D. low
Câu 3:


A. amount


B. bulk


C. number


D. mass
Câu 4:


A. look   


B. way


C. form


D. means
Câu 5:


A. with   


B. by


C. of


D. in
Câu 6:


A. time   


B. custom        


C. routine


D. practice
Câu 7:


A. taking                   


B. having         


C. catching


D. going
Câu 8:


A. providing


B. doing


C. making


D. assisting
Câu 9:


A. bring


B. lead


C. guide


D. direct
Câu 10:


A.  Whenever


B. Whichever


C. However     


D. How
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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 for  the question  from 41 to 50. ACID DUST “ Calcite- containing dust particles blow into the air and combine with nitric acid in polluted air from factories to form an entirely new particle – calcium nitrate,” said Alexander Laskin,  a senior  research scientist at the Department of  Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, Washington. These nitrates have optical and chemical properties that are completely different from those of the originally dry dust particles . Due to this , climate models need to be updated to reflect this chemistry . Calcite dust is common in arid areas such as Israel , where scientists collected particles for analysis.     Working from a mountaintop, the team collected dust that had blown in from the northern shores of Egypt, Sinai, and southern Israel. The particles had combined with air containing pollutants that came from Cairo. They analyzed nearly 2,00 individual particles and observed the physical and chemical changes at the W.R Wiley Environmental Sciences Laboratory.     A key change in the properties of the newly formed nitrate particles is that they begin to absorb water and  retain the moisture. These wet particles can scatter and absorb sunlight-presenting climate modelers, who need to know where the energy is going, a new wild card to deal with . Companion studies of dust samples from the Sahara and the Saudi coast and loess from China  show that the higher the calcium in the mineral , the more reactive they are in with nitric acid .And once the particle is changed, it stays that way.         “When dust storms kick up these particles and they enter polluted areas, the particles change,” Laskin said. “ To what extent this is happening globally, as more of the world  becomes industrialized, we don’t know. But now e have the laboratory and field evidence that shows it is definitely  happening. The story is much more complicated than anybody thought .”
Câu 1: What is the main idea of the passage ?


A. There is a new particle called calcium nitrate


B. Factories are polluting the environment


C. Climate models have to be updated because of the new particle calcium nitrate.


D. Calcium nitrate has chemical properties different from other dust particles.
Câu 2: Why do climate models need to be updated to reflect the chemistry of calcium nitrate ?


A. The new particles can absorb water and retain moisture.


B. The new particles can scatter and absorb sunlight.


C. To stop acid dust.


D. Both A and B.
Câu 3: Do the particles react with nitric acid ? 


A. No , but they continue to absorb the sun’s energy.


B. No , and the particles do not change.


C. Yes, but the changes are temporary.


D. Yes, and the changes are permanent .
Câu 4: Which of the following may be true ?


A. The change of an ice age is increased.                    


B. We may see more rainbows.


C. The greenhouse effects are increased                     


D. Calcite dust is common in arid areas.
Câu 5: Why does the passage begin with a description of the properties of calcium nitrate ?


A. To give  background information so the reader can understand the topic better.


B. Because calcium nitrate is the main idea.


C. They show how elements combine to create calcium nitrate .


D. To prove the existence of calcium nitrate
Câu 6: The  word “those ” in paragraph 1 refers to _____.


A. Nitrates


B.  Properties


C. Particles 


D. Models
Câu 7: In the scientists’ research , where did the pollutants come from originally ?


A. Arid areas        


B. The Saudi Coat


C. Cairo   


D. The Sahara desert
Câu 8: It can be inferred that the word “retain ” in paragraph  3 is closest in meaning to _____.


A. hold     


B.  lose       


C. increase  


D. need.
Câu 9: What is the purpose of the passage ?


A. To convince  the reader that calcium nitrate is bad.


B. To inform the reader of a new problem in climate modeling.


C. To show how calcium nitrate was created.


D. To show where calcium nitrate was first discovered.
Câu 10: In the third paragraph , what does the term “ wild card ” mean ?


A. An unknown card in a card game.


B. An unknown item in the scientists’ calculations


C. A large amount of acid dust.


D. A,B and C are incorrect .
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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: Have  you finished reading the  English magazine  which  I lend  you yesterday ?


A.  reading


B. the       


C. which


D. lend
Câu 2: He asked me whether  I had never been to America before.


A. asked me         


B. whether


C. never been 


D. before
Câu 3: Trung wishes that he can have a chance to visitSingapore.


A. that                 


B. can      


C. a chance


D. visit
Câu 4: The manager told me you could give me an information about the new toys you will be selling in the new year.


A. The manager


B. an information


C. new toys 


D. in the new year
Câu 5: Chocolate is prepared by a complexity process of cleaning, blending, and roasting cocoa beans, which must be ground and mixed with sugar.


A. a complexity


B. blending


C. which


D. mixed with

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is  OPPOSITE   in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Câu 1: As a newspaper reporter she always wanted to get information at first hand.


A. indirectly


B. directly


C. easily


D. slowly
Câu 2: Swallows are among the most agile passerinebirds.


A. idle


B. swift


C. fragile


D. slow

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is  CLOSEST   in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
Câu 1: As children we were very close, but as we grew up we just drifted apart.


A. Not as friendly as before


B. Not as serious as before


C. Not as sympathetic as before


D. Not as childlike as before
Câu 2: Human memory, formerly believed to be rather inefficient, is really much more sophisticated than that of a computer.


A. in the past   


B. from time to time


C. in general              


D. by chance
Câu 3: The newly-weds agreed to be very frugal in their shopping because they wanted to save enough money to buy a house


A. interested    


B. economical


C. wasteful


D. careless

A.
B.
C.
D.

I Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
Câu 1: A lot of people stop smoking because they are afraid their health will be affected and early death.    


A. smoking      


B. A lot of      


C. early death    


D. are
Câu 2: He has hardly never given a more impressive performance than this.


A. has hardly       


B. performance 


C. more    


D. this
Câu 3: A professor of economy and history at our university developed a new theory of the relationship between historical events and financial crises.  


A. between      


B. financial crises        


C. developed  


D. economy
Câu 4: After analyzing the steep rise in profits according to your report, it was convinced that your analyses were correct.    


A. it was    


B. analyses were correct


C. the steep rise    


D. according to
Câu 5: Bill was about average in performance in comparison with other students in his class. 


A. about average    


B. in  


C. with other 


D. his

A.
B.
C.
D.