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 first impressions are rather menacing. Visitors must sign in and show identification before being allowed into the building. Such tight security gives one the feeling of entering a prison or some other dangerous place. But what a deceptive first impression! Manhattan Comprehensive Night High School may be the friendliest, most caring institution in all of New York City. A school of last resort for many of its students, it is their best chance to turn their lives around and make friends in the process. Manhattan Comp, as it is called, is the first full-time night high school in America.            High school is compulsory until the age of sixteen in America, but many students drop out, either before or after they reach sixteen, and before receiving their high school diplomas. Until now, night education programmes for dropouts only provided the basics and then award an equivalency certificate. But now, Manhattan Comp offers the total high school experience, complete with a ‘lunch’ break, physical education and clubs. The students receive an academic diploma, which they say is more helpful in getting a job than an equivalency certificate. More than sixty percent of Manhattan Comp’s students go on to the college.            Most of the school's 450 students have either been expelled from or dropped out of other high schools. Some have been in two or three schools before this one. What seems to make this school work for these hard-to-place students is the staff and, most importantly, the principal. All students call him Howard. As he walks through the building, he greets students by name, asks about their families or jobs and jokes with them about the lack of variety in the school cafeteria.            Most students at Manhattan Comp are between eighteen and twenty-two years old. You must be at least seventeen to enroll. The classes run from 5 to 11 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays, with all-day enrichment programmes on Sundays which explore topics like playwriting, art and video production. School terms are ten weeks long, which gives students the opportunity to take time off for family matters or jobs. Most students already have some academic credits from previous schools, so instead of the normal four years in high school, they spend between six months and two years at Manhattan Comp.(Adapted from “Oxford Exam Excellence” by Danuta Gryca et al.)
Câu 1: Which best serves as the title for the passage?


A. A Day in the Life of a Manhattan Comp Student


B. Manhattan Comp: One of a Kind


C. Night Schools: A Passing Fad


D. The Success Story of a Typical American School
Câu 2: The word “deceptive” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.


A. misleading                          


B. unwelcoming                      


C. subjective                           


D. lasting
Câu 3: What do Manhattan Comp students say about their academic diploma?


A. It demonstrates their superior academic competence.


B. It ensures their admission to well-known colleges.


C. It reflects a more thorough schooling experience.


D. It improves their chances of getting employed.
Câu 4: The phrase “expelled from” in paragraph 3 mostly means _______.


A. invited to attend      


B. asked to stay   


C. forced to leave  


D. qualified to graduate
Câu 5: The word “they” in paragraph 4 refers to _______.


A. schools                               


B. years                       


C. credits                     


D. students      
Câu 6: How long does it generally takes students to complete the education at Manhattan Comp? 


A. Two years and a half           


B. Four years


C. Ten weeks        


D. From six months to two years  
Câu 7: Which statement is NOT true, according to the passage?


A. Visitors to Manhattan Comp are required to go through certain security procedures.


B. The schooling experience at Manhattan Comp is likely to change the students’ lives for the better.


C. Many students at Manhattan Comp have never had any formal schooling before.


D. All of the students at Manhattan Comp are seventeen or above.
Câu 8: What can be inferred about Manhattan Comp from the passage?


A. It plays down the importance of extra-curricular activities.


B. It has recently been equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.


C. Its principal is well-liked among the students for his amiability.


D. Its students are required to work part-time while pursuing their studies there.
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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 30 to 34.            Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is in the south-east of the country. Edinburgh is situated on the coast, and the beautiful, green Pentland hills are not far from the city centre. Castle Rock stands in the centre of Edinburgh and is the best place for fantastic views of the city. With a population of almost half a million people, the city is an exciting mix of traditional and modern.            The first stop for most visitors to the city is the castle on Castle Rock. It is certainly worth a visit and the area nearby is full of shops that sell whisky and tartans to the tourists. Edinburgh’s most famous street, the Royal Mile, runs from the castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament. Along the street, you can see many interesting buildings and you can stop for a drink at a traditional, old Scottish pub.During your visit, you should certainly take time to see other parts of the city. Princess Street has lovely gardens, museums and shops. The New Town is a superb area for walking with its attractive 18th century houses, offices and churches. Finally, the Grassmarket is an old part of the city, which is full of cafés, bars and restaurants.Edinburgh’s night life is excellent. Clubs usually stay open until three in the morning. You can hear live music in pubs, choose from a number of first-class cinemas or go to a ‘ceilidh’ (a traditional Scottish dance).The best time to come to the city is in August. Thousands of people visit the Edinburgh Festival, the world’s biggest arts festival held every summer. With concerts, opera, theatre and art exhibitions, there is something for everyone. For winter visitors, Hogmanay (the Scottish New Year) is also an incredible experience that you will never forget.(Adapted from “Straightforward – Pre-intermediate” by Philip Kerr)
Câu 1: Which best serves as the title for the passage?


A. A Description of Scotland   


B. Famous Cities in Scotland


C. The Future of Edinburgh           


D. A Destination Guide to Edinburgh
Câu 2: The word “mix” in paragraph 1 is closest meaning to _____.


A. action                      


B. mood                      


C. combination            


D. mess                       
Câu 3: The word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to _____.


A. the area   


B. a visit     


C. the city    


D. the castle
Câu 4: According to paragraph 4, what is a ‘ceilidh’?


A. It is a kind of Scottish music.        


B. It is the name of a Scottish pub.


C. It is the first Scottish cinema.        


D. It is a traditional Scottish dance.
Câu 5: According to paragraph 5, what is NOT true about Edinburgh Festival?


A. It is a famous event.      


B. It offers arts performances.


C. It attracts thousands of visitors.         


D. It takes place in winter.                   

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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 25 to 29.Effects of television on childhood literacy            Nowadays, television occupies a large portion of children’s time. From when they start in preschool, children spend more time watching television than participating in any other (33) ______ except sleeping. (34) _______, this is not necessarily a bad thing.            The results of some research suggest that there is considerable overlap between the comprehension processes activated while reading and the processes (35) _______ take place during a period of television viewing. If this is so, it may very well be the case that children who learn comprehension skills from television viewing before they are ready to read are (36) _______ with some very important tools when they later learn to read. It has been noted that children are frequently better at recalling televised stories they have watched compared to those they have simply heard. Due to the fact that it is a visual medium, television can present information more concretely than written and spoken text, making it an ideal medium in which to (37) _______ some of the skills and knowledge needed for later reading.(Adapted from “Complete Advanced” by Laura Mathews and Barbara Thomas)
Câu 1: (33) 


A. activities                    


B. actively                   


C. activate                   


D. active         
Câu 2: (34) 


A. Due to         


B. Because                  


C. However                


D. For example          
Câu 3: (35) 


A. who                                    


B. where                      


C. that                                     


D. when
Câu 4: (36) 


A. covered                   


B. equipped                 


C. obsessed                 


D. occupied     
Câu 5: (37) 


A. cultivate                  


B. allocate                   


C. manipulate              


D. regulate

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B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Câu 1: “What have you done to my laptop, Jane?” asked Tom.


A. Tom asked Jane what she had done to his laptop.


B. Tom asked Jane what had she done to his laptop.


C. Tom asked Jane what has she done to his laptop.


D. Tom asked Jane what she has done to his laptop.
Câu 2: I’m certain that Joe attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.


A. Joe needn’t have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.


B. Joe mightn’t have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.


C. Joe must have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.


D. Joe could have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
Câu 3: Many teenagers like facebooking more than doing sport. 


A. Many teenagers like doing sport more than facebooking.


B. Many teenagers like doing sport as much as facebooking.


C. Many teenagers don’t like facebooking as much as doing sport.


D. Many teenagers don’t like doing sport as much as facebooking.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlines part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Câu 1: Jack cycles usually to work to avoid traffic jams at rush hour.


A. cycles usually


B. avoid 


C. jams 


D. rush hour
Câu 2: With his important contribution, Albert Einstein considered one of the greatest physicists of all time.


A. With 


B. important 


C. considered 


D. greatest 
Câu 3: Our grandfather, who had an excellent memory when young, has become very forgettable in recent due to his old age.


A. excellent 


B. when young


C. forgettable 


D. old age

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 other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 1:


A. terrific                     


B. beautiful                  


C. general                    


D. chemical    
Câu 2:


A. provide                               


B. listen                       


C. repeat                      


D. collect

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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: The aroma of freshly baked bread in the morning has always ________memories of his childhood home.


A. evoked                                


B. reminisced                          


C. instilled                               


D. incited
Câu 2: Schoolchildren shouldn’t make fun of those who are intellectually ________ to them.


A. responsible                         


B. familiar                               


C. inferior                                


D. essential
Câu 3: John is ________ most hard-working student I’ve ever known.


A. the                                      


B. Ø


C. a 


D. an  
Câu 4: Joseph would never forget ________ by his boss through no fault of his own.


A. criticising                            


B. being criticised 


C. to criticise       


D. to be criticised
Câu 5: Once ________ with sufficient information, the freshmen will feel more confident to start the new course.


A. having provided     


B. provided                             


C. are provided     


D. providing
Câu 6: I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to ________ your feelings when I said such a thing.


A. injure                                  


B. hurt                                     


C. destroy                                


D. break
Câu 7: Backpacking is best suited for those who are in good physical condition ________.


A. without being required to walk several miles     


B. so that it would require walking several miles


C. as it may require walking several miles              


D. so as not to require walking several miles
Câu 8: Laura came to ________ me for taking care of her dog when she was away.


A. thankful                              


B. thankfulness                        


C. thankfully                           


D. thank
Câu 9: My uncle tries to spend time playing with his children ________ he is very busy.


A. because of         


B. although                              


C. moreover                            


D. despite       
Câu 10: Linda took great photos of butterflies while she ________ in the forest.


A. is hiking   


B. was hiking     


C. hiked                                  


D. had hiked
Câu 11: If you follow my directions, you ________ her house easily.


A. will find  


B. would have found          


C. would find      


D. found
Câu 12: The children are highly excited ________ the coming summer holiday.


A. with                                    


B. about                                   


C. to                                        


D. for
Câu 13: The film was so intriguing that the audience were all ________ to the screen until the end.


A. stuck                                   


B. hooked                                


C. glued                                  


D. attached
Câu 14: A key component of Industry 4.0 is the Internet of Things characterised by the connections of all mobile ________.


A. accessories                          


B. devices                                


C. utensils                               


D. vehicles
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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 30 to 34.The Lord of the RingsOne of the most popular stories of the 20th century was written by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien. He was an English writer and university professor at Oxford. He was a member of an informal literary discussion group with C.S. Lewis, who was a friend of his. It was C.S. Lewis who persuaded Tolkien to publish an earlier book called The Hobbit, published in 1937. The book became popular enough for the publisher George Allen and Unwin to ask Tolkien to write a sequel to the book. This book turned out to be the three-volume novel The Lord of the Rings, which was published between 1954 and 1955.         The Lord of the Rings was meant to take off where The Hobbit ended. But the story quickly became a dark tale of the corrupting effects of the ring. When the ring was in the hands of a person who desired power, it could give power to the person. The story was divided into six books, two for each of the published volumes: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King. The book starts off with Bilbo, a character from The Hobbit. He leaves his belongings, including the ring, to a cousin named Frodo Baggins. The ring is actually the source of power of the Dark Lord named Sauron, who had been searching for the ring. Once Sauron learns who is carrying the ring, the adventure begins.The lord of the Rings was actually a sequel to Silmarillion, a book that gives the historical background of his popular novel. In these two books, people can see that Tolkien had interests in language, religion, Roman Catholicism, fairy tales and Norse mythology.Although The Lord of the Rings became a bestseller, the reviews of Tolkien's novel were not always favorable. Some hated the elves and others did not like Tolkien's style of writing. They dismissed it as intellectually snobbish. However, the book has been listed as the favorite work of many Europeans. C.S. Lewis said of the book, "Here are beauties which pierce like the sword or burn like cold iron." Anyone who has really read the book should agree.
Câu 1: What is the main idea of the passage?


A. The Lord of the Rings is basically a religious novel


B. Readers disagree about the merits of The Lord of the Rings


C. The Lord of the Rings was not meant to be a fantasy novel


D. J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings is his most famous work
Câu 2: The word sequel in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to __________.


A. new story       


B. next in a series  


C. ending of a book    


D. review of a book
Câu 3: The word it in paragraph 2 refers to _________.  


A. a dark tale     


B. the hands          


C. the ring                   


D. the power 
Câu 4: Why does the author mention Norse mythology in paragraph 3?


A. To point out that mythology was one reason that Tolkien wrote stories.


B. To give an example of what may have influenced Tolkien’s book.


C. To suggest that many ideas in the book did not agree with each other.


D. To argue that Norse mythology was a greater influence than Catholicism.
Câu 5: Which of the following expresses the author's opinion of The Lord of the Rings?


A. It was well-written; nevertheless, some people do not like it much.


B. It caused too many arguments because of the rings.


C.  It was too difficult to understand for most people.


D. It was not Tolkien's best novel among his novels about elves.

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 25 to 29.   CYBERFASHION            Most of us own modern gadgets such as mobile phones, or digital cameras. We may carry them round in our pockets, or attach them to our bodies. But not for much longer! So far designers have succeeded in (25) ________ tiny bits of technology directly into our clothing. In actual fact “cyberfashion” is the latest trend! One example, the Musical Jacket, is already in the shops and stores. This jacket is silk. It is (26) _______ by a keyboard, also manufactured from fabric, which is connected to a tiny device (27) _______ plays music.            At present, you have to touch a shoulder pad to hear the music. But in the future, you will be able to operate the device just by turning your wrist or walking! For many athletes, scientists have invented a smart shirt which measures your heart rate, body temperature and respiration rate! (28) _______, the most romantic piece of cyberfashion must be the Heartthrob Brooch. This item of jewellery, made from diamonds and rubies, has two miniature transmitters. They make the brooch glow in time to the beating of its wearer’s heart. If you meet someone (29) _______, your heart will beat faster – and your brooch will let everyone know how you feel!
Câu 1: (25) 


A. dividing                  


B. associate                 


C. combining              


D. integrating
Câu 2: (26) 


A. monitored               


B. examined                


C. controlled               


D. managed
Câu 3: (27)


A. that                         


B. what                        


C. who                                    


D. when
Câu 4: (28) 


A. Although                


B. However                 


C. Moreover                


D. While
Câu 5: (29) 


A. gorge                      


B. gorgeously              


C. gorgeousness          


D. gorgeous

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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 exchanges.
Câu 1: Mike: “_______”        -           Phương: “Thanks, I will.”


A. Thank you for your help.      


B. Wish you a happy journey.


C. Give my best wishes to your parents.     


D. You got the first prize. Congratulation!
Câu 2: Mary and Jane are talking about John. - Mary: “I was so disgusted by his accusations that I packed up my things and left right then and there.” - Jane: “______. No one can put up with his selfishness.”  


A.  Why?     


B. I don’t blame you  


C. Are you serious?  


D. I doubt that

A.
B.
C.
D.