Part 1. You will hear a man, David, being interviewed about his life as a professional footballer.

For
questions 1- 5, mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions. The recording will be played TWICE. (5points) from 1 to 5
Question 1: How long has David been a professional football player?
A. two years B. four years C. one match D. two matches
Question 2: When was first he included in the club?
A. When he was fifteen. B. When he was seventeen.
C. When he was twelve. D. When he was fourteen.
Question 3: What is in a normal day for David?
A. fitness training, tactics and a full match B. fitness training only
C. fitness training and tactics D. fitness training and a full match
Question 4: What does David say about the diet of a footballer?
A. It has lots of rice, meat and pasta.
B. It is often unpleasant and bad.
C. Footballers have to be careful about what they eat.
D. They drink alcohol regularly.
Question 5: What does David say about his future ambitions?
A. He wants to play for a European team in the next two years.
B. He never thinks about playing in the World Cup.
C. He firstly wants to secure a regular place in the team.
D. He thinks of the World Cup.
Part 2. Listen to the conversation between Ruth and Todd then choose the best answer. You will hear
the recording TWICE (5points) from 6 to 10
Question 6: If a student speaks their own language, first Ruth .
A. gives them a tense look B. gives them a stern look
C. gives them a sullen look D. gives them a humorous look
Question 7: Students who won't do an activity in English have to .
A. put up their hand B. be completely silent
C. stand up immediately D. leave the room
Question 8: Todd says he has been with his students.
A. bored B. casual C. caustic D. verbal
Question 9: Todd wonders if English only would cause his students .
A. too many delays B. too curious
C. too much strain D. too much miscommunication
Question 10: With English only, Todd has to be careful not to .
A. shake his students B. punish his students
C. shock his students D. scare his students
Part 3. Listen and choose the best answer You will hear the recording TWICE from 11 to 15
Reflective Journal Assignment
Question 11: What should be firstly included in the reflective journal?
A. Suggestions from others. B. Topics he is going to talk about.
C. Study aims for the module. D. Brief information about the subject
Question 12: The woman has got
A. a lot of friends to help her. B. easy access to study resources
C. sufficient resources showing that she is a good technology user. D. several books that may be useful.
Question 13: What was the man's biggest achievement in the past?
A. He got an offer to lead a team.
B. He worked as a waiter in a restaurant.
C. He did manage a restaurant
 D. He became a chairman of the Students Union.
Question 14: What is the man's attitude after the discussion?
A. He feels uncertain about it. B. He is looking forward to it.
C. He supposes other suggestions are good D. He thinks it is useless.
Question 15: What should be shown in the man's reflective journal?
A. Self-awareness. B. Mistakes. C. Achievements. D. study goals
II. LEXICO AND GRAMMAR
Question 16: Fossil records indicate____________existing in the past have become extinct.
A. that many species of organisms B. many species of organisims that
C. many species of organisms are D. there are many organisms
Question 17: “Could I use your telephone?” - “ .”
A. Certainly. You do B. Please, feel free
C. That’s ok of you D. I’m glad to hear that
Question 18: Farmers supply crops with phosphorus in areas has removed it from the soil.
A. where long years' cultivation B. by long years of cultivation
C. with long years of cultivation D. because of long years of cultivation
Question 19: Either player could have won the match. It was really .
A. go and touch B. go touch
C. touch go D. touch and go
Question 20: While attempting to reach his home before the storm, .
A. John had an accident on his bike B. the storm caught John
C. the bicycle of John broke down D. it happened that John’s bike broke down
Question 21: Doctors advise people who are deficient Vitamin C to eat more fruit and
vegetables.
A. in B. from C. of D. for
Question 22: “How about the party?” - “Cool! It was really great fun. ”
A. You really must attend it. B. Pity you weren’t there.
C. I’m happy you didn’t come. D. You are shameful not to be there.
Question 23: Somebody ran in front of the car as I was driving. Fortunately I just in time.
A. could have stopped B. must be able to stop
C. could stop D. managed to stop
Question 24: Her excellent grades in college led a high-paying job after graduation.
A. to her getting B. to get her
C. in getting her D. her getting
Question 25: Uncle Jerry was the most compassionate person I have ever known. He used to all the
homeless and beggars he knew.
A. take advantage of B. take a guess on
C. take pity on D. take a chance on
Question 26: Patrick _______his joy at winning the prize by inviting his friends to a first-class restaurant for
dinner.
A. displayed B. envisioned C. exposed D. appeared
Question 27: The incredible things about telephones __________across the continents, but that you can
recognize the other person’s voice.
A. is it provides instant talking to each other B. is that people can talk instantly to each other
C. is not that people can talk instantly to each other D. is it allows people to talk instantly
Question 28: Mind that the baby shouldn’t touch the knife. It is as sharp as a .
A. blade B. cut C. razor D. sword
Question 29: In the past, people thought that French was English
A. more superior B. superior to
C. superior than D. as much superior as
Question 30: This leather bag is a real bargain! It’s cheap.
A. bun B. banana C. dirt D. waste
Question 31: It is difficult for museums to find funds to protect the nation’s
A. possessions B. legacy C. inheritance D. heritage
Question 32: The children had to in the principal’s office after they had taken part in a fight.
A. play second fiddle B. face the music
 C. hit the right notes D. beat around the bush
Question 33: She gave a/an reading of the sonata that had the audience on their feet.
A. impeccable B. rocketing C. eminent D. heavy-handed
Question 34: Don’t quote me. What I am about to say is the record
A. on B. off C. without D. above
Question 35: through the attic and see if you can find anything for the jumble sale
A. Salvage B. Rummage C. Forage D. Ravage
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.
Question 36: Mary is talking to her professor in his office.
- Mary: “Can you tell me how to find material for my science report, professor?”
- Professor: “ ”
A. I like it that you understand B. Try your best, Mary.
C. You can borrow books from the library. D. You mean the podcasts from other students?
Question 37: Two friends Diana and Anne are talking about their upcoming exams.
- Diana: “Our midterm exams will start next Tuesday, are you ready?”
- Anne: “ ”
A. Thank you so much. B. I’m half ready.
C. God save you. D. Don’t mention it!
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions. from 38 to 45
Nature has always provided a stimulus for inventive minds. Early flying machines clearly were an
attempt to emulate the freedom of birds. Architects and engineers have often consciously modeled buildings
on forms found in nature. A more recent example of the inspiration given by nature is the invention of
Velcro. The inventor of this now common fastening device noticed that small burrs attached to his dog's coat
grasped the hairs by means of tiny hooks. This led him to invent a synthetic fabric whose surfaces mimic the
clasping properties of this natural seedpod.
Animals and plants have evolved solutions to the kinds of problems that often interest engineers and
designers. Much current research in material science is concerned with actively examining the natural worl
especially at the molecular level, for inspiration to develop materials with novel properties. This relatively
new field of study is sometimes known as biomimetics, since it consciously attempts to mimic nature.
Researchers have investigated several interesting areas. For example, they have studied how the
molecular structure of antler bone contributes to its amazing toughness, how the skin structure of a worm
contributes to its ability to crawl, how the sea cucumber softens its skeleton and changes shape so that it can
squeeze through tiny gaps in rocks, or what gives wood its high resistance to impact. These investigations
have led to several breakthroughs in the development of composite materials with remarkable properties.
Predictions for future inventions that may be developed from these lines of research include so-called
smart structures that design and repair themselves in a similar way to a variety of processes in the natural
world. For example, engineers have envisaged bridges that would detect areas heavily stressed by vehicle
movement or wind. The bridge structure would then automatically add or move material to the weak areas
until the stress is reduced. The same principle might be used to repair damaged buildings. Other new
materials that have been imagined are substances that would copy photosynthesis in green plants in order to
create new energy sources. The potential impact of biomimetic research is so great that the twenty-first
century may come to be known as the "Age of Materials."
Question 38: The passage is primarily concerned with .
A. problems that preoccupy designers and engineers
B. the effect of the Age of Materials on nature
C. future research into the uses of Velcro
D. the development of products based on nature
Question 39: The word “emulate” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. captivate B. activate C. imitate D. stimulate
Question 40: Which of the following is true about Velcro?
A. It was first used to remove dog hair from the owner’s coat.
B. It has set a trend for tiny hooklike structures in synthetic fabric
C. The inventor of Velcro was very famous before his invention.
D. It exemplifies how a natural structure inspired a useful invention.
Question 41: The word “novel” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. legendary B. unique C. familiar D. fictitious
Question 42: Which of the following does the word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. skeleton B. shape C. worm D. sea cucumber
Question 43: According to the passage, what do investigations in biomimetics suggest?
A. Biomimetics may lead to useful inventions.
B. Biomimetics may lead to the development of new creatures.
C. Biomimetics has provided the new material for smart structures.
D. Biomimetics is not promising.
Question 44:According to the passage, which of the following would NOT be a useful biomimetic product?
A. Glass in windshields mimicking the structures that give antler bone its toughness
B. Cables mimicking the structures that give spiderwebs their flexibility and tensile strength
C. Tomatoes mimicking the structures that give sea cucumbers the ability to squeeze through cracks
D. Bulletproof jackets mimicking the structures that give wood its resistance to impact
Question 45: As inferred from the passage, what would be the advantage of a product that mimics
photosynthesis?
A. It could be an aid in repairing green areas.
B. It could form the basis of twenty-first century materials.
C. It could be used to create green plants.
D. It could help to meet future energy needs.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions. from 46 to 53
Hungry pop stars
Valerie Jones runs a company called Peanuts whose job it is to look after pop stars and pop groups when they
go on tour. She is the person who feeds the stars and she's been doing it for the past ten years.
When the stars are playing at a festival Valerie may have to cook for up to a thousand people which includes
all the crew and the people who work backstage She erects a marquee - a huge tent - and the food is served
buffet style from a central serving area. She has to cater for different tastes, so there are normally four or more
choices of menu. She also has to look after people who may be on a special diet or some singers who don't eat
dairy food before a concert.
She drives an enormous truck full of kitchen equipment and hires at least three walk-in refrigerators, a
dishwashing unit and portable cabins which act as storerooms and office.
All the bands have to queue up to be served and everyone has to have a meal ticket. The stars are usually more
relaxed when they are eating as no one is bothering them for autographs, although Valerie says that sometimes
the security men and the stars managers are more trouble than the stars themselves.
There are certain things which she always has to keep in stock like herbal teas and her own particular mixture
of honey, lemon and ginger which singers like to keep in flasks on stage with them when they're singing. Years
ago bands used to drink quite a lot of alcohol, but these days they're much healthier. Most bands drink fresh
fruit juice and prefer to eat salads. A lot of people in the bands are quite young and they're not used to very
expensive food, so Valerie prepares plain food unless a band sends her a 'rider'. This is a list of special
requirements. When people are tired, unwell or homesick they like to have familiar 'comfort' food so she keeps
a stock of people's requirements just in case. As a result of all this, Valerie says she has become an expert
shopper and in less than an hour in a supermarket she can spend £1000.
A lot of bands won't eat before a concert because they're too nervous, so Valerie and her staff can end up
working very long hours as they have to be around to provide what people want at two or three in the morning.
One thing Valerie has noticed is that the more mad a band is on stage, the more normal they are when they are
off it. She says she is amazed at the change in behaviour. A really wild singer can turn out to be really quiet
and polite off stage.
Câu 46. Valerie has to provide a range of food because
A. people are used to eating in restaurants. B. there is such a wide variety of preferences.
C. people are very fussy about what they eat. D. there is such a demand for special menus.
Câu 47. The singers are less nervous when they are eating because
A. the bands enjoy eating together. B. their security men are with them.
C. there are no fans hanging around. D. their managers fuss over them.
Câu 48. Why does Valerie have to keep a supply of certain drinks?
A. The bands like to drink alcohol. B. The bands take fruit juice on stage.
C. The bands rely on a special recipe. D. The bands prefer herbal tea to coffee.
Câu 49. What do most bands like best to eat?
A. simple food. B. junk food. C. cheap food. D. rich food.
Câu 50. What does 'just in case' refer to?
A. Valerie's supply of special food for various people. B. Valerie's supply of more expensive food.
C. Valerie's understanding of people feeling sick. D. Valerie's list of 'riders' from the different bands.
Câu 51. Why do you think Valerie has become an expert shopper?
A. She has to shop very quickly in a supermarket. B. She has learnt to find what individuals want.
C. She has a lot of money to spend each week. D. She has to buy as much as possible for £1000.
Câu 52. Why is a band likely to be hungry after playing?
A. They like to wait until they eat together. B. They feel more relaxed after a concert.
C. They work long hours with little food. D. They only have a snack before a concert.
Câu 53. What does Valerie think about the singers?
A. They are less rude when they are off stage. B. They are normally noisier on stage.
C. They behave differently on and off stage. D. They are completely crazy on and off stage.

II. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (30 điểm)

Part I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given. You must use NO MORE THAN SIX WORDS,
including the words given in capital. (15 pts)
1. The numbers of cars on the roads must be reduced. (DOWN)
→ We the numbers of cars on the roads.
2. The Prime Minister is unlikely to call an early general election (LIKELIHOOD)
→ There is the Prime Minister calling an early general election
3. His smooth manner didn’t deceive us. (TAKEN)
→ We his smooth manner .
4. Come on Thursday or Friday. It' s all the same to me. (DIFFERENCE)
→ Come on Thursday or Friday. It me.
5. Nobody could possibly believe the story he told us (BEYOND)
→ The story he told us
6. The final version of the report was very different from the initial draft. (RESEMBLANCE)
→ The final version of the report the initial draft.
7. If I help you now, don’t assume I’ll help you next time. (COUNT)
→ If I help you now, don’t help you next time.
8. The fact that he will never race again is something he cannot accept. (TERMS)
→ He cannot fact that he will never race again.
9. My friend took no notice of my advice. (DEAF)
→ My friend my advice.
10. He owes his life to that surgeon. (INDEBTED)
→ He for saving his life
Part II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between THREE AND EIGHT words,
including the words give (15 pts)
1. I was disappointed to hear that Leo had decided not to play basketball any more. up
 Leo’s decision to____________________________________as a disappointment to me.
2. The number of people out of work has been going down by degrees. gradual
 There ________________________________________the number of people out of work.
3. When the minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment.asked
 On ____________________________________, the minister declined to comment.
4. Brian couldn’t explain how the stolen money got into the boot of his car. loss
 Brian ______________________________how the stolen money got into the boot of his car.
5. The footballer injured his knee, so that was the end of his hopes of a first team place. paid
 The footballer’s knee ___________________________his hopes of a first team place.
6. Kevin should call in a builder to repair those broken roof tiles. get
 Kevin should __________________________by a builder.
7. You must never let anyone else use your identity card. should
 Under _________________________________let anyone else use your identity card.
8. You may not have noticed, but Sally is wearing an engagement ring. escaped
 It___________________________________, but Sally is wearing an engagement ring.
9. The final pages were missing from the book, so I never found out who the murderer was. not
 If the final pages of the book______________________have found out who the murderer was.
10. Repairing that old computer is pointless in my view.point
 I can __________________________that old computer being repaired.
Part III . Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given in capital. Do not change the form of the given word. You must use NO MORE THAN
FIVE words including the word given. (20pts)
1. While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time. (DESPITE)
=> ____________________________your behaviour, I will help you this time
2. I can’t afford a new dress, that old blue one will have to do. (MAKE)
=> I can’t afford a new dress, I will _________________________that old blue one
3. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting (THAN)
=> _______________________the meeting, I left without saying goodbye.
4. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is foolish (AS)
=> ______________________________his courage, I think he is foolish
5. The film didn’t come up to my expectations (SHORT)
=> The film fell _________________________________
6. Laura was faced by a lot of problems during her childhood (CONTEND)
=> Laura had a lot of ________________________during her childhood.
7. It is usual for young children to ask a lot of questions (APT)
=> Young children ______________________________a lot of questions
8. David felt uncomfortable in front of all those people (ILL)
=> David seemed really ___________________________in front of all those people