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: “That’s a lovely new dress, Jean,” said her mother.


A. Jean’s mother said she liked her dress.


B. Jean’s mother complimented her on her lovely new dress.


C. Jean’s mother wanted to buy a lovely new dress.


D. Jean’s mother told her to buy that lovely new dress.
Câu 2: To some people, the sinking of the Titanic was the captain's fault.


A. To some people, the captain was to blame for the sinking of the Titanic.


B. Some people were blamed for the sinking of the Titanic.


C. The Titanic sank due to the captain’s fault.


D. Some people put the blame to the captain about the sinking of the Titanic.
Câu 3: It’s likely that John will be late for the meeting.


A. John likes the meeting although he can be late.


B. John is probably late for the meeting.


C. The meeting is likely to be late because of John.


D. John is often late for the meeting, so we don’t like it.
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Câu 1: It is said (A) that Einstein felt very (B) badly (C) about the application of his theories to (D) the creation of weapons of war.


A. It is said 


B. very 


C. badly 


D. to 
Câu 2: Finished (A) her household chores (B), Mary decided to do (C) some shopping(D).


A. Finished 


B. household chores


C. to do 


D. shopping
Câu 3: Not long after (A) Galileo’s time, Sir Isaac Newton invented another kind of (B) telescope which he used (C) mirrors instead of (D)lenses.


A. Not long after


B. another kind of


C. which he used


D. instead of 
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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 35 to 42.What picture do you have of the future? Will life in the future be better, worse or the same as now? What do you hope about the future? Futurologists predict that life will probably be very different in 2050 in all the fields, from entertainment to technology. First of all, it seems that TV channels will have disappeared. Instead, people will choose a program from a 'menu' and a computer will send the program directly to the television. Today, we can use the World Wide Web to read newspaper stories and see pictures on a computer thousands of kilometers away. By 2050, music, films, programs, newspapers and books will come to us by computer. In what concerns the environment, water will have become one of our most serious problems. In many places, agriculture is changing and farmers are growing fruit and vegetables to export. This uses a lot of water. Demand for water will increase ten times between now and 2050 and there could be serious shortages. Some futurologists predict that water could be the cause of war if we don't act now. In transport, cars running on new, clean fuels will have computers to control the speed and there won't be any accidents. Today, many cars have computers that tell drivers exactly where they are. By 2050, the computer will control the car and drive it to your destination. On the other hand, space planes will take people halfway around the world in two hours. Nowadays, the United States Shuttle can go into space and land on Earth again. By 2050, space planes will fly all over the world and people will fly from Los Angeles to Tokyo in just two hours. In the domain of technology, robots will have replaced people in factories. Many factories already use robots. Big companies prefer robots - they do not ask for pay rises or go on strike, and they work 24 hours a day. By 2050, we will see robots everywhere - in factories, schools, offices, hospitals, shops and homes. Last but not least, medicine technology will have conquered many diseases. Today, there are electronic devices that connect directly to the brain to help people hear. By 2050, we will be able to help blind and deaf people see and hear again. Scientists have discovered how to control genes. They have already produced clones of animals. By 2050, scientists will be able to produce clones of people and decide how they look, how they behave and how much intelligence they have. 
Câu 1: The passage mainly discusses ________________.      


A. The effect of the futurologists' prediction on our lives 


B. The effect of telecommunication on our future life


C. The changes in our future life compared with our life today


D. The importance of cloning in the future
Câu 2: What can be inferred about the life in 2050 according to the passage?     


A. Life in 2050 will be much better than that of today.   


B. TV will be an indispensable means of communication and business. 


C. People will not suffer from the shortage of water due to the polar melting.     


D. The deaf will not have to depend any longer on the electronic hearing devices. 
Câu 3: We can conclude from the passage that in 2050 ________________.     


A. People will be able to travel around the world in two hours. 


B. Fewer cars will be used to keep the environment green and clean.   


C. No one will be injured or die because of accidents.    


D. Space planes will take the place of cars as a means of transport.
Câu 4: The word "This" in paragraph 3 refers to __________________.    


A. the possible war   


B. the cash crop planting        


C. the serious shortage 


D. the demand for water
Câu 5: What is the author's attitude in paragraph 3?     


A. concerned               


B. explanatory             


C. outraged                 


D. emotional 
Câu 6: Why does the author use "prefer robots" in paragraph 5?     


A. To show the importance of robots in production. 


B. To encourage the workers to resign from work.     


C. To compare the robots with the workers. 


D. To emphasize the scientist's role in inventing robots. 
Câu 7: The word "conquered" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ______________.  


A. controlled


B. diagnosed               


C. transmitted              


D. caused    
Câu 8: What may NOT be true about life in 2050?       


A. Many forms of entertainment will come to us thanks to computer.   


B. Blind and deaf people will be helped by scientists to see and hear again.  


C. Scientists will be able to produce clones of people and decide how intelligent they are.     


D. Our sources of water for agriculture will increase ten times. 
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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.In Africa, people celebrate with joy the birth of a new baby. The Pygmies would sing a birth-song to the child. In Kenya, the mother takes the baby strapped to her back into the thorn enclosure where the cattle are kept. There, her husband and the village elders wait to give the child his or her name. In West Africa, after the baby is eight days old, the mother takes the baby for its first walk in the big, wide world, and friends and family are invited to meet the new baby. In various African nations, they hold initiation ceremonies for groups of children instead of birthdays. When children reach a certain designated age, they learn the laws, beliefs, customs, songs and dances of their tribes. Some African tribes consider that children from nine to twelve are ready to be initiated into the grown up world. They may have to carry out several tests. Maasai boys around thirteen years old to seventeen undergo a two-stage initiation. The first stage lasts about three months. The boys leave their parents' homes, paint their bodies white, and are taught how to become young warriors. At the end of this stage, they have their heads shaved and they are also circumcised. At the second stage, the young warriors grow their hair long and live in a camp called a “manyatta” where they practice hunting the wild animals that might attack the Maasai herds. This stage may last a few years. When they are ready, they will marry and become owners of large cattle herds like their fathers. The girls are initiated when they are fourteen or fifteen. They are taught by the older women about the duties of marriage and how to care for babies. Soon after that they are married and lead a life similar to that of their mothers.                                                      
Câu 1: What does the passage mainly discuss?  


A. Celebrations in Africa


B. Birthday ceremonies for children in Africa


C. Traditions of Maasai people when having a new baby


D. Activities in a birth celebration
Câu 2: Where do people in Kenya give the name to the child?  


A. at the village church  


B. on the cattle farm 


C. at their house     


D. near the thorn fence  
Câu 3: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 2?  


A. An eight-day-old child will be taken for the first walk by his or her mother.  


B. Children have to learn their tribes' cultures and traditions when they are old enough.  


C. Children are initiated for a mature life in the presence of their friends and family.  


D. Children have to overcome a few trials to enter the grown-up world. 
Câu 4: The word "undergo" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______________. 


A. commence              


B. experience              


C. participate in    


D. explore
Câu 5: What does the word "they" in paragraph 3 refer to?  


A. the Maasai herds  


B. the wild animals 


C. the young warriors   


D. the cattle owners

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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.   The invention of the mobile phone has undoubtedly revolutionized the way people communicate and influenced every aspect of our lives. The issue is whether this technological innovation has (25) ______ more harm than good. In order to answer the question, we must first turn to the types of consumers. Presumably, most parents (26) ______ are always worrying about their children’s safety buy mobile phones for them to track their whereabouts. We can also assume that most teenagers want mobile phones to avoid missing out on social contact. In this context, the advantages are clear. (27) ________, we cannot deny the fact that text messages have been used by bullies to intimidate fellow students. There is also (28) ________ evidence that texting has affected literacy skills. The widespread use of mobile phone has, out of question, affected adult consumers too. What employee, on the way home from work, would be reluctant to answer a call from their boss? Apparently, only 18% of us, according to a survey, are willing to switch off our mobile phones once we've left the office. Admittedly, mobile phones can be intrusive but there are obvious benefits to possessing one. Personally speaking, they are invaluable when it comes to making social or business arrangements at short (29) _______. They also provide their owners with a sense of security in emergency situations. 
Câu 1: (26) 


A. which                     


B. whom                     


C. who                                    


D. what
Câu 2: (27) 


A. Moreover                


B. However                 


C. Therefore                 


D. So that
Câu 3: (28) 


A. indisputable                        


B. arguable                  


C. doubtless


D. unhesitating
Câu 4: (29) 


A. time                                    


B. warming                 


C. term                        


D. notice
Câu 5: (25)


A. done                                   


B. played                     


C. made                       


D. brought

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B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 1: American poet James Merrily received critical acclaim for his work entitled Jim’s Book.


A. blame                      


B. approval                  


C. praise                      


D. attention
Câu 2: My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.


A. be optimistic      


B. be  pessimistic  


C. be  confident   


D. be smart

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B.
C.
D.

Read the following passage and fill in each gap with one suitable word
Câu 1: (1)______


A. his wife


B. wife


C. his


D. Jack
Câu 2: (2)_____


A. owns


B. has


C. need


D. buys
Câu 3: (3)_______


A. coming


B. are


C. have come


D. comed
Câu 4: (4)_______


A. speaks


B. tells


C. says


D. talks
Câu 5: (5)______


A. have


B. have had


C. are having


D. had
Câu 6: (6)______


A. on


B. of


C. by


D. in
Câu 7: (7)______


A. have visited


B. visit


C. are visting


D. visited
Câu 8: (8)______


A. go


B. work


C. travel


D. do
Câu 9: (9)____


A. buy


B. need


C. have


D. own
Câu 10: (10)______


A. and


B. or


C. but


D. so
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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. contact                    


B. concert                    


C. constant                  


D. concern
Câu 2:


A. occupation              


B. miraculous              


C. determine                


D. diversity
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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: My uncle’s company made a very good profit in _______________.


A. the 1990


B. 1990s                      


C. 1990’s     


D. the 1990s
Câu 2: Unless you ______________ all of my questions, I can’t do anything to help you.


A. answered                


B. answer                    


C. don’t answer  


D. are answering
Câu 3: He _____________ a terrible accident while he _______________ along Ben Luc Bridge.


A. see / am walking  


B. saw / was walking


C. was seeing / walked


D. have seen / were walking
Câu 4: We all felt cold, wet and hungry; _________________ , we were lost.


A. moreover                


B. although                  


C. however                 


D. so that
Câu 5: The public are concerned _______________ the increasing crime rates in the city.


A. with                        


B. at      


C. about                      


D. for
Câu 6: Standing on top of the hill, ____________________.


A. people have seen a castle far away         


B. lies a castle in the middle of the island


C. a castle can be seen from the distance  


D. we can see a castle in the distance
Câu 7: ____________ one of the most beautiful forms of performance art, ballet is a combination of dance and mime performed to music


A. Being considering


B. Considering            


C. Considered             


D. To consider
Câu 8: I was enjoying my book, but I stopped ______________________ a programme on TV.


A. reading to watch   


B. to read to watch


C. to read for watching


D. reading for to watch
Câu 9: The _______________ dressed woman in the advertisement has a posed smile on her face.


A. stylish                     


B. stylishly                  


C. stylistic                   


D. stylistically
Câu 10: Students can _________ a lot of information just by attending class and taking good notes of the lectures.


A. absorb                     


B. provide


C. transmit                   


D. read
Câu 11: Make sure you __________________ us a visit when you are in town again.


A. give                        


B. do                           


C. pay                                     


D. have
Câu 12: The play lasted two hours with a/an ____________ of 15 minutes between part one and part two.


A. interval                   


B. pause                      


C. stop                         


D. interruption
Câu 13: When he went to Egypt, he knew ______________ no Arabic, but within 6 months he had become extremely fluent.


A. entirely                   


B. barely                      


C. scarcely                  


D. virtually
Câu 14: ___________________ are that stock price will go up in the coming months.


A. Conditions              


B. Opportunities          


C. Possibilities             


D. Chances
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to thee underlined part(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 1: Many organizations have been involved in drawing up the report on environmental campaigns.


A. engaged in   


B. enquired about   


C. confined in


D. concerned about
Câu 2: Everyone in my community joined hands to help those impacted by the flood.


A. gave a hand  


B. took hand 


C. worked together  


D. shook hands

A.
B.
C.
D.