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 46 to 50.            It’s often said that we learn things at the wrong time. University students frequently do the minimum of work because they’re crazy about a good social life instead. Children often scream before their piano practice because it’s so boring. They have to be given gold stars and medals to be persuaded to swim, or have to be bribed to take exams. But the story is different when you’re older.            Over the years, I’ve done my share of adult learning. At 30, I went to a college and did courses in History and English. It was an amazing experience. For starters, I was paying, so there was no reason to be late – I was the one frowning and drumming my fingers if the tutor was late, not the other way round. Indeed, if I could persuade him to linger for an extra five minutes, it was a bonus, not a nuisance. I wasn’t frightened to ask questions, and homework was a pleasure not a pain. When I passed an exam, I had passed it for me and me alone, not for my parents or my teachers. The satisfaction I got was entirely personal.            Some people fear going back to school because they worry that their brains have got rusty. But the joy is that, although some parts have rusted up, your brain has learnt all kinds of other things since you were young. It has learnt to think independently and flexibly and is much better at relating one thing to another. What you lose in the rust department, you gain in the maturity department.            In some ways, age is a positive plus. For instance, when you’re older, you get less frustrated. Experience has told you that, if you’re calm and simply do something carefully again and again, eventually you’ll get the hang of it. The confidence you have in other areas – from being able to drive a car, perhaps – means that if you can’t, say, build a chair instantly, you don’t, like a child, want to destroy your first pathetic attempts. Maturity tells you that you will, with application, eventually get there.            I hated piano lessons at school, but I was good at music. And coming back to it, with a teacher who could explain why certain exercises were useful and with musical concepts that, at the age of ten, I could never grasp, was magical. Initially, I did feel a bit strange, thumping out a piece that I’d played for my school exams, with just as little comprehension of what the composer intended as I’d had all those years before. But soon, complex emotions that I never knew poured out from my fingers, and suddenly I could understand why practice makes perfect.
Câu 1: It is implied in the paragraph 1 that ________.


A. parents should encourage young learners to study more


B. young learners are usually lazy in their class


C. young learners often lack a good motivation for learning


D. teachers should give young learners less homework
Câu 2: While doing some adult learning courses at a college, the writer was surprised ____.


A. to have more time to learn         


B. to be able to learn more quickly


C. to feel learning more enjoyable            


D. to get on better with the tutor
Câu 3: What is the writer’s main purpose in the passage?


A. To show how fast adult learning is.        


B. To encourage adult learning.


C. To describe adult learning methods.            


D. To explain reasons for learning.
Câu 4: The word “rusty” in the third paragraph means ________.


A. staying alive and becoming more active


B. covered with rust and not as good as it used to be


C. impatient because of having nothing to do


D. not as good as it used to be through lack of practice
Câu 5: It is implied in the last paragraph that when you learn later in life, you ________.  


A. should expect to take longer to learn than when you were younger


B. find that you can recall a lot of things you learnt when younger


C. are not able to concentrate as well as when you were younger


D. can sometimes understand more than when you were younger

A.
B.
C.
D.

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: Trinity sings very well. Her father is a famous musician.


A. Trinity’s father, who sings very well, is a famous musician.


B. Trinity whose father is a famous musician, sings very well.


C. Trinity, whose father is a famous musician, sings very well.


D. Trinity’s father is a famous musician, who sings very well.
Câu 2: My father gave us his money. We could manage our business successfully.


A. If we couldn’t have managed our business successfully, we would have had my father’s.


B. Without my father’s money, we could have managed our business successfully.


C. We could have managed our business successfully with my father’s money.


D. Had it not been for my father’s money, we couldn’t have managed our business successfully.

A.
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. method 


B. feather                    


C. father                     


D. weather
Câu 2:


A. state  


B. statue                      


C. status                      


D. station

A.
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. album           


B. problem                  


C. consume                 


D. teacher
Câu 2:


A. forgettable         


B. impolite                  


C. impatient                


D. uncertain

A.
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: You should have _________ your composition carefully before you handed it in.


A. looked in  


B. thought of          


C. gone over           


D. seen through
Câu 2: By the time Mary finished her study, she _________  in Paris for four years.


A. will have been        


B. is                                         


C. had been      


D. have been
Câu 3: _______ I’d like to help you out, I’m afraid I just haven’t got any spare money at the moment.


A. Although                            


B. However                             


C. Despite                               


D. In spite of
Câu 4: Students are not allowed _________ dictionaries in the final examination.


A. using                                   


B. being used    


C. use                                      


D. to use
Câu 5: He showed his _________ for the TV program by switching it off.


A. distaste                               


B. discontent                           


C. annoyance                          


D. boredom
Câu 6: The doctor recommended that she _________ a specialist about the problem.


A. to see            


B. see                                      


C. sees                                     


D. seeing
Câu 7: Books and magazines _________ around made his room very untidy.


A. which lied     


B. lying                                   


C. that lie        


D. laying
Câu 8: I usually buy my clothes _________. It’s cheaper than going to a dress-maker.


A. off the peg  


B. on the house             


C. on the shelf      


D. in public
Câu 9: Life _________ for both men and women has improved greatly in the past 20 years.


A. expectation                         


B. unexpectedly                      


C. expectancy                         


D. expectant
Câu 10: _________ any further information, please contact us at our office in Green Street.


A. Were you to require 


B. Should you require  


C. Required                


D. Had you required
Câu 11: Students should aim to become more independent _________ their teachers.


A. against                                


B. on       


C. of   


D. with
Câu 12: His question was so puzzling that I could not make any _________  of it at all.


A. sense                                   


B. understanding                    


C. interpretation                      


D. meaning
Câu 13: If a machine stops moving or working normally you can say that it has _________.


A. cut off           


B. wiped out           


C. gone off        


D. seized up
Câu 14: When I leave school, I plan to go to _________ university.


A. a


B. an


C. the


D. x (no article)
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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: 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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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. talked         


B. missed                    


C. learned                   


D. watched
Câu 2:


A. magazines   


B. newspapers             


C. vegetables              


D. biscuits

A.
B.
C.
D.