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 1 to 10. The future of the daily newspaper is in danger. With changes in people’s reading habits and financial concerns, it seems that more and more of us are turning (1)…………from the traditional daily newspaper as a means of getting our information and going online or to TV news for the headlines and main stories instead. Does this mean that newspaper will (2)…………become a thing of the past?            Many experts believe that newspapers will survive in some form in the future (3)…………the convenience of the internet, their main rival. The main reason for thinking this is that a large percentage of the population is (4)…………35 and has a strong newspaper reading habit. For  many of these people, reading newspapers is not simply a way of getting the information about (5)…………events but part of a traditional routine. For them, catching up with the main stories electronically from news websites or TV news broadcast will never be a real substitute for turning the pages of a paper on the train or at the table.            However the main competition for newspapers (6)…………from their own online version. Access to these is currently free of charge but for how much longer? Many newspaper corporations are (7)…………that the only way forward for all newspapers is to charge customers to read the online versions. Apparently, surveys (8)…………that as many as 48%of British and American consumers are prepared to pay for this service, although they are not prepared to pay very (9)…………! Would you be willing to pay for online access to news websites or should it continue to be free for everyone? Can you (10)…………a world without newspapers? 
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
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Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the original one. You must not change the word given.
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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: “___________________________” - “ I have a terrible headache.” 


A. What’s the problem to you?  


B. What’s the matter with you?


C. What happens with you?    


D. What causes you?
Câu 2: Teacher: “ John, you’ve written a  much better essay this time.” John: “_______________________”


A. Writing? Why? 


B. You’re welcome.


C. Thank you. It’s really encouraging.   


D. What did you say? I’m so shy.

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B.
C.
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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 each of the numbered blanks 44-48.It is true that keeping fit will benefit a person’s health in many ways. It has become clear in recent years, that a large number of people are doing less and less exercise and this is now causing many serious illnesses, putting a strain on doctors and hospitals. However, some experts believe that too much exercise can do just as much (44)________.Although it is true that moderate exercise such as walking can be very beneficial to a person’s health, it is not the only one factor (45)_______ keeps us healthy. Diet is also extremely important and I would argue that it is probably even more important than exercise, although the ideal is for both of these factors to work together. It seems to me that many people are unwilling to put in the effort required to become fitter.(46)_______, too much exercise can also cause problems. So people are urged to take moderate exercise and eat moderately healthily rather than embarking on extreme diets and training. In too many instances, ultra-fit people have had heart attacks or dropped down dead.In all, governments need to find ways of (47)________ people to take responsibility for their own health. People need to realize that eating healthy food does not have to cost a (48)________, nor is it difficult to prepare healthy meals themselves. People need to be better educated about their health.
Câu 1: (44) 


A. ruin                                        


B. destruction                     


C. damage                              


D. hurt
Câu 2: (45) 


A. who                                       


B. when                              


C. which                                 


D. what
Câu 3: (46) 


A. For example  


B. However                                              


C. Therefore                           


D. In fact
Câu 4: (47) 


A. motivating      


B. motivational        


C. motivate      


D. motivation
Câu 5: (48) 


A. benefit                                    


B. wealth                            


C. treasure                              


D. fortune

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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. enthusiast


B. athlete


C. theory


D. southern
Câu 2:


A. enough


B. country


C. cousin


D. wounded

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B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following questions.
Câu 1: Sue and Anne are talking about their future plans.
Sue: “I am not interested in the idea of taking a gap year and going backpacking in Nepal.”
Anne: “ Well, _____________.”


A. I am   


B. Help yourself      


C. Neither do I    


D. That’s life
Câu 2: Laura and Annie are saying goodbye.
Laura: “Goodbye Annie. See you next week!”
Annie: “_______!”


A. So far  


B. Cheers 


C. So long   


D. Don’t worry

A.
B.
C.
D.

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: Some operations may have to be halted unless more blood donors come forward to help.


A. offer                        


B. claim                       


C. attempt                    


D. refuse
Câu 2: The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favorite films.


A. advertisements        


B. contests                   


C. business                  


D. economics

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 answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50.The United Nations recently outlined the extent of the global water crisis, saying that 2.7 billion people would face severe water shortages by 2025 if consumption continues at current rates. Today, an estimated 1.2 billion people drink unclean water, and about 2.5 billion lack proper toilets or waste disposal systems. More than five million people die each year from diseases related to unclean water. Humans are pumping water out of the ground faster than it can be replenished. In this difficult situation, a water conservationist, Neil MacLeod in South Africa, has found innovative ways to improve his local water situation.Neil MacLeod took over as head of Durban Metro Water Services in 1992. The situation he found was a catastrophe. Durban had one million people living in the city and another 1.5 million people who lived in poverty just outside it. The entire city was rife with broken water pipes, leaky toilets, and faulty plumbing whereby 42 percent of the region's water was simply being wasted.MacLeod's crews began repairing and replacing water pipes. They put water meters on residences, replaced eight-liter toilets with four-liter models, and changed wasteful showers and water taps. To ensure that the poor would receive a basic supply of water, MacLeod installed tanks in homes and apartments to provide 190 liters of water a day free to each household. Water consumption in Durban is now less than it was in 1996, even as 800,000 more people have received service. Through sensible water use, Durban's conservation measures paid for themselves within a year. No new reservoirs will be needed in the coming decades, despite the expected addition of about 300,000 inhabitants.MacLeod has also turned to water recycling. At the water recycling plant, wastewater is turned into clean water in just 12 hours. Most people are unable to discern a difference between the usual city drinking water and the treated wastewater, although it is actually intended for industrial purposes.Some people still hope that new technology, such as the desalination of seawater, will solve the world's water problems. "But the fact is, water conservation is where the big gains are to be made," says Sandra Postel of the Global Water Policy Project. The dedication and resourcefulness of people like Neil MacLeod offer inspiration for implementing timely and lasting solutions to the world's water concern.(Adopted from “Reading Explorer 4” by Paul MacIntyre and David Bohlke)
Câu 1: Which best serves as the title for the passage?


A. South Africa to Successfully Desalinate Seawater


B. Tackling Water Problems: A Story from South Africa


C. The United Nations to Address Local Water Situations


D. Drinkable Seawater - A Dream Turning Sour?
Câu 2: According to the passage, how many people have to drink unclean water worldwide?


A. 2.5 billion   


B. About 5 million  


C. 2.7 billion 


D. Around 1.2 billion
Câu 3: The word "catastrophe" in paragraph 2 is mostly a situation which is                     .


A. local                       


B. disastrous                            


C. familiar                   


D. unlikely
Câu 4: The word "it” in paragraph 3 refers to ________.


A. Durban                  


B. water consumption    


C. household               


D. service
Câu 5: The word "discern" in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by ________.


A. recognize               


B. emphasize                           


C. examine                  


D. appreciate
Câu 6: What is the essence of Neil MacLeod's solutions to the water problems in Durban?


A. Reliance on foreign aid    


B. Exploitation of ground water


C. Conservation of water      


D. Construction of new reservoirs
Câu 7: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?


A. Over forty percent of Durban's water was wasted through faulty plumbing, leaks and bursts.


B. Money saved from sensible water use helped cover the cost of reservoir construction in Durban.


C. In Durban, treated wastewater is provided free of charge to meet the residents' daily needs.


D. Provision of desalinated seawater is the ultimate solution to the world's water problems.
Câu 8: What can be inferred from the passage?


A. Each Durban household is not allowed to use more than 190 liters of water per day.


B. Water shortages are the most severe in areas with substandard toilet facilities.


C. It used to take about half a day to convert wastewater into drinkable water.


D. A growth in population normally necessitates a rise in the number of reservoirs.
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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: The police are sometimes on _______ at night.


A. force


B. work


C. responsibility


D. patrol
Câu 2: John hasn’t studied much this year, so, in the last couple of months, he’s had to work _______ to catch up with his classmates.


A. devotedly


B. randomly


C. hard


D. fast
Câu 3: She puts some money ________ each month for her holiday.


A. aside


B. back


C. up


D. about
Câu 4: A university degree is thought to be a _______ for applying to a company.


A. claim


B. request


C. demand


D. prerequisite
Câu 5: Run to the supermarket! We’re ____ out of wine and I forgot to buy some yesterday. The guests will be here in half an hour.


A. running


B. falling


C. going


D. dropping
Câu 6: Do you feel _____ talking about your childhood? We can change subject if you prefer.


A. comfortable


B. favorable


C. warm


D. agreeable
Câu 7: A skilled_______will help candidates feel relaxed.


A. interview


B. interviewing


C. interviewee


D. interviewer
Câu 8: Narcissus bulbs_______at least three inches apart and covered with about four inches of well-drained soil.


A. should have been planted


B. should be planting


C. must plant


D. should be planted
Câu 9: Learning English isn’t so difficult, once you get______it.


A. down to


B. get off


C. get on


D. down with
Câu 10: She has made an ______ for the job as a nursery teacher because she likes children.


A. application


B. applicating


C. apply


D. applicant
Câu 11: Unfortunately, some really ill animals have to be ________ by our center.


A. pass away


B. turned over


C. taken out


D. put down
Câu 12: They always kept on good _______ with their next-door neighbors for the children’s sake.


A. relations


B. terms


C. will


D. relationship
Câu 13: If orders keep coming in like this, I'll have to ______ more staff.


A. give up


B. add in


C. gain on


D. take on
Câu 14: You ______ for me; I could have found the way all right.


A. don’t have to wait


B. needn’t have waited


C. could have waited


D. didn’t need to wait
Câu 15: An inspiring speaker, Reverend Jackson always manages to _____ the best in his congregation.


A. bring up


B. bring out


C. bring over


D. bring across
Câu 16: We are _____ considering having a swimming pool built as the summers are so long and hot.


A. seriously


B. thoughtfully


C. sincerely


D. responsibly
Câu 17: “Do you know who else is going to be running for governor?”  “_____ that Mr. Jones is planning to.”


A. Word is it


B. Word has it


C. Word has


D. The words are
Câu 18:                         fuel that is used today is a chemical form of solar energy.


A. The most


B. Almost the


C. Most of


D. Most
Câu 19: She’s so                         that she won’t let anything stand in the way of her ambition.


A. long-winded


B. single-minded


C. deep-rooted


D. high-spirited
Câu 20: Marie was a brilliant student who passed all the exams with flying        .


A. marks


B. grades


C. colours


D. success
Câu 21: The plane is late. It       landed by now.


A. needn't have


B. must have


C. might have


D. ought to have
Câu 22: By the time you have finished getting ready, we                       the train!


A. will have missed


B. have missed


C. are going to miss


D. will miss
Câu 23: He was so                     in answer to my questions that I knew he had something to hide.


A. allusive


B. evasive


C. effusive


D. elusive
Câu 24: The World Cup matches will be                        live by satellite to many countries all over the world.


A. transported


B. transplanted


C. transmitted


D. translated
Câu 25: We sent out lots of party invitations, but very few people _______.


A. came about


B. turned up


C. hit it off


D. looked us up
Câu 26: We’re over the _______! Who wouldn’t be? We’ve just won £1 million!


A. planet


B. clouds


C. stars


D. moon
Câu 27: It’s very cold in here. Do you mind if I _______ the heating?


A. put off


B. put on


C. put up with


D. put down with
Câu 28: Of course you’ll pass. You write well and you have an excellent ________ of the subject.


A. grip


B. seizure


C. grasp


D. embrace
Câu 29: There have been an army of public _____ against the proposed changes to Vietnamese alphabet by Mr. Bui Hien.


A. arguments


B. protests


C. objections


D. disagreements
Câu 30: Everyone laughed when he took ______ the teacher so well.


A. off


B. over


C. up


D. out
Câu 31: Some language students reach a high _____ of competence in communication.


A. degree


B. level


C. amount


D. grade
Câu 32: He took _____ with many of the points she made, claiming that they were incorrect.


A. exception


B. issue


C. account


D. trouble
Câu 33: They are _____ people so the bad language in that film is unlikely to offend them.


A. like-minded


B. single-minded


C. broad-minded


D. absent-minded
Câu 34: You can leave the money with him; he’s totally _______.


A. trustworthy


B. trustful


C. trusting


D. trusty
Câu 35: Bob was absent; he _______ sick again.


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B.
C.
D.