Đề 4

From questions 1 to 5, choose the correct answer A, B or C for each question. Now, listen to
part 1 again..
1. You overhear a woman recommending a campsite.
Why does she recommend it?
A. It's close to tourist attractions.
B. It's in an area of natural beauty.
C. It has a wide range of facilities.
2. You overhear two friends talking about global warming.
How does the girl feel about it?
A. pessimistic about the future
B. surprised at the effects it's having
C. unconvinced that there's a problem
3. You overhear a young couple talking about moving to the country.
Why does the man object to the idea?
A. He wouldn't be able to work there.
B. He'd miss the facilities of the city.
C. He wouldn't be near to his friends.
4. You hear a part of a radio programme about food.
Why should listeners call the programme?
A. to take part in a recipe competition
B. to find out about a cookery course
C. to ask questions about cooking
5. You hear the beginning of a programme about college canteens.
What point is being made about them?
A. The choice of food has improved.
B. Students like the food on offer there.
C. Teachers complain about the quality of the food.
Part 2. Listen to the recording twice. Fill in each blank with no more than two words or
numbers.
BONNINGTON HOTEL REGISTRATION FORM
Date: 17th June
Type of room: (6) ……………………………..
Number of nights: (7) ……………………………..
Special requests: Room overlooking the (8) ……………………………..
Guest details:
Name: (9) Mrs. G. ……………………………..
Home address: (10) ……………………………..Oak Drive
Zip code (11) ……………………………..
Payment Method (12) ……………………………..
Some more details of facilities
- To eat breakfast in the Washington Room, guests present their (13) ……………………………..
- To send e-mails guests can rent a (14) ……………………………..
- The quickest way of getting information about the local theater is ask (15) ……………………………..
Part 1: Questions from 16 to 35. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each)
Choose the best answer to each question.
16. My mother is ________ in her use of gas when cooking.
A. economized B. economizing C. economical D. economic
17. A good friend will ________. you when you’re having problems.
A. stand by B. stand out for C. stand against D. stand in
18. My sister is an expert on wildlife and its________.

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 A. conserve B. preserve C. reservation D. conservation
19. She had changed so much that ________ anyone recognized her.
A. almost B. hardly C. not D. nearly
20. They are ________ their house because they need more bedrooms.
A. increasing B. adding C. extending D. growing
21. Sam was accused of stealing some ________ documents from the safe.
A. confidence B. confidential C. confiding D. confided
22. There’s somebody behind us. I think we______________ .
A. are following B. follow C. have followed D. are being followed
23. The taxi drew ________ at the gate promptly at six o’clock.
A. up B. along C. outside D. over
24. The road was ________ away during the storm last night.
A. flooded B. flowed C. rained D. washed
25. ________ many times I tell him, he always forgets to pass on phone messages.
A. Wherever B. Whatever C. However D. Whenever
26. This is ________ the most difficult job I’ve ever had to do.
A. by far B. by chance C. by heart D. by myself
27. A lot needs ________ to the house before anyone can move in.
A. be done B. doing C. to do D. done
28. Peter:“ I’ve got to go, Betty. So long." Betty:” So long, Peter. And ________.”
A. be careful B. don’t hurry C. take care D. don’t take
29. John:“How lovely your house is!” Jack:“ ________.”
A. I love it, too. B. Thank you, it’s nice of you to say so.
C. Can you say that again. D. Really? It is.
30. Mr. Thomson is one of the most distinguished scientists in his ________.
A. matter B. field C. part D. place
31. There has been a great ________in her English.
A. escalation B. rise C. increase D. improvement
32. The ________of the general election will be known today.
A. result B. decision C. effect D. choice
33. As soon as you buy a car, it starts falling in ________.
A. cost B. worth C. value D. price
34. Boy: “Would you say that English is a global language?” Girl:" ________."
A. Yes, it has. B. I like it.
C. I don’t understand the difference. D. Oh, absolutely.
35. The couple decided to ________every month for their retirement.
A. put some money away B. put some money aside
C. take up some money D. take some money away
Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45. (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
36. Britain is increasingly a ………………………….. society. (culture)
37. Her friends take advantage of her …………………………... (generous)
38. I don’t believe in ………………………….. things like ghosts or spirits. (nature)
39. I enjoy ………………………….. with friends and going out at the weekend. (social)
40. Television is an increasingly important means of …………………………... (communicate)
41. When you visit a Thai's house, you will be treated with the best (special)
…………………………..
42. They used to be ………………………….. enemies, but now they have managed to (reconcile)
bury the hatchet for the sake of mutual benefits.
43. List the problems facing poor and ………………………….. countries. (populate)
44. I think most of the local ………………………….. around here are very friendly. (habit)

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 45. It is ………………………….. for beginning students to make mistakes in English. (avoid)
Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50. (1 points - 0.2/ each)
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
46. If either of you take a vacation, we will not be able to finish the work.
47. Everybody in class has to choose a topic of your own to write an essay of 500 words.
48. Building thousands of years ago, the ancient palace is popular with modern tourists.
49. My father asked my elder brother to give off smoking because of his health.
50. It was such funny a film that I burst out laughing.
Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55. (1 point - 0.2/ each)
Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
51. He had a great talent ………………….. singing, and decided to become an opera singer.
52. People ought to be aware ………………….. the damage they are causing to the environment.
53. If you concentrated more ………………….. your school work, your grades would improve.
54. I can’t use my car at the moment. It’s in the garage ………………….. repair.
55. It’s difficult to see the moon in the sky ………………….. day.
SECTION III: READING (6.0 POINTS)
Part 1. Questions 56 to 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
Public awareness of the value of recycling materials such (56) _____ plastic, paper, and glass is
increasing daily in all corners of the globe. In some countries these efforts are being (57) _____ by
the local governments and in others, by individuals. Participation in these programs is at an all-time
high. In the small town of Truro in eastern Massachusetts, for example, space in the local landfillhas
run out; therefore, residents have had to think of new ways to (58) _____ of their trash. With no room
for items such as newspaper, bottles, and old lumber at the land fill, local residents have come up
with many (59) _____ programs to recycle and/ or reuse what was once (60) _____ of as only trash.
For instance, yard waste such as leaves and grass which used to be thrown in the landfill is now
broken down and made (61) _____ compost used by local people as fertilizer in their gardens. In
addition, (62) _____ plastics, newspapers, bottles and cans are sold to a recycling company, there by
bringing in revenue for the town. The most popular local innovation, though has been the founding of
a “swap shop”. This is a building to which people bring their unwanted clothing, books, and toys so
that others who need them can (63) _____ them. Since there is so much (64) _____ in all the
recycling programs, the dump is seen as a place to meet with friends and neighbors and catchup on
local news. There is even an annual
September evening “dump dance”, where locals dance to live music and have picnics by candlelight
at the dump. This has become a high light of the summer vacation season. As humankind continues to
(65) _____ and the population grows, recycling efforts become even more important. These efforts
must continue so that we will soon see new innovations and ideas concerning the use of recycled
materials.
56. A. as B. alike C. with D. like
57. A. introduced B. brought C. initiated D. participated
58. A. disapprove B. dispose C. throw D. discard
59. A. reforming B. progressive C. improved D. innovative
60. A. believed B. regarded C. thought D. considered
61. A. by B. into C. of D. from
62. A. reproductive B. wasted C. circulating D. recyclable
63. A. take B. offer C. steal D. bring
64. A. distribution B. participation C. approval D. fertilization
65. A. reproduce B. fertilize C. survive D. exist
Part 2. Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question

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 Lake Baikal, the world’s largest lake, is located in southern Siberia, in Russia. It measures 395
miles long by 50 miles wide and it has 1,245 miles of coastline. The lake’s rocky basin consists of
three depressions, which hold a total volume of 14,656 cubic miles of water, 20 percent of the
freshwater in the world. The lake is also very deep, with its deepest point at over 1 mile and an
average depth of 2,066 feet. Furthermore, scientists have determined that Lake Baikal is theoldest
lake in the world. From sediment obtained by drilling deep down below the lake, researchers estimate
it to be at least 25 million years old.
To scientists, Lake Baikal is of particular interest because of its unique and isolated ecosystem.
More than 1,000 species of plants and animals found at Lake Baikal exist nowhere else on earth and
some can be dated to prehistoric times. Among its unique fauna is the Baikal freshwater seal. This
creature, which local people call nerpa, is the only mammal which inhabits the lake. Researchers
speculate that these seals, which have been breeding at Lake Baikal for 22 million years, are
thedescendents of ocean-dwelling seals which migrated inland in search of food, when the lake was
still connected to the sea. Another creature that is unique to this Siberian Lake is the omu, a fish,
which is caught by local fisherman and is considered a great delicacy.
For centuries, the water in LakeBaikal was so clear that it was possible to see down to depths
of 40 to 60 feet. Several factors contributed to keeping the water crystal clear. First, the lake
contained certain small zoo plankton and small crustaceans that consumed waterweeds, bacteria, and
other material that would otherwise cloud the water. Furthermore, the water in the lake consisted of
rainwater and melted snow that flowed down from a mountain range in about 300 streams and
through uninhabited forest. Finally, most of the watershed has a rocky surface, so the water flowing
into the lake did not accumulate mud or organic matter and had little mineral or chemical content.
66. The word “which” in the first paragraph refers to ________.
A. the rocky basin B. the lake
C. the total water volume D. three depressions
67. All of the following is mentioned EXCEPT that ________.
A. Lake Baikal is the world’s largest lake
B. Lake Baikal is located in Russia
C. Lake Baikal is thedeepest lake in the world
D. Lake Baikal is the oldest lake in the world
68. All of the following are true about Lake Baikal EXCEPT that ________.
A. it has a great variety of fish
B. it is near the sea
C. it has the biggest amount of freshwater in the world
D. it is about 25 million years old
69. Scientists are particularly interested in Lake Baikal because ________.
A. its ecosystem is special
B. the animals there are similar to elsewhere
C. it has more species of plants than anywhere else
D. it is isolated
70. Baikal fresh seal is ________.
A. the only habitants of the lake Baikal
B. only foundin the lake Baikal
C. has been breeding at the lake for 32 million years
D. a species of plant
71. Omu is mentioned in the passage as ________.
A. a local fisherman B. an animal migrating inland from the sea
C. descendents of ocean-dwelling seals D. an animal uniqueto the lake
72. The water of the lake Baikal is ________.
A. transparent B. toxic C. made of crystal D. used to make crystal
73. According to the passage, there are ________ factors contributing to the clarity of the water in
Lake Baikal.
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 A. 2 B. 1 C. 3 D. 4
74. The word cloud in the final paragraph can be best replaced by ________.
A. cold B. dirty C. clean D. muddy
75. The water in the lake is from all of the following EXCEPT ________.
A. snow B. rainwater C. streams D. forests
Part 3: Questions 76 – 85. (2.0 points- 0.2/ each).
Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap.
Dealing with waste plastic
Every year people throw (76) ………………….. millions of tonnes of plastic bottles, boxes and
wrapping. These create huge mountains of waste that are extremely hard to get (77) ………………….. of.
Now a new recycling process promises to reduce this problem by turning old plastic (78) …………………..
new.
Scientists have taken a long time to develop their ideas because waste plastic has always been
a bigger problem (79) ………………….. substances like waste paper, You can bury plastic, but it takes many
years to break down. If you burn it, it just becomes another form of pollution. A (80) …………………..
products, for (81) ………………….., bottles, can be re-used, but it is expensive or difficult to do this with a
lot of plastic products.
Now a group of companies has developed a new method (82) ………………….. recycling that could
save almost all plastic waste. Nearly every type of waste plastic can be used: it does (83) …………………..
have to be sorted. In addition, labels and ink may be left on the products. Everything is simply mixed
together (84) ………………….. heated to more than 400 degrees centigrade (85) ………………….. that it melts. It
is then cooled, producing a waxy substance that can be used to make new plastic products, including
computer hardware.
SECTION IV. WRITITNG (4 POINTS)
Part 1: Questions 86 – 95. (2 point- 0.2/ each)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
86. You just can't compare the quality of her work with his.
 There's no............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
87. Once upon a time, a beautiful princess lived in a gorgeous castle.
 Once upon a time, in...............................................................................................................................................................................................
88. “No, I won’t give this to anybody else,” Peter said
 Peter promised...............................................................................................................................................................................................................
89. You may get hungry on the train, so take some sandwiches.
 In case.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
90. Thousands of people were unable to get to work because of the bad weather.
 The bad weather..........................................................................................................................................................................................................
91. They arrived very late because they had a flat tire.
 If...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
92. Driving on the left feels strange to him.
 He isn’t..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
93. He was annoyed because his secretary came late for work.
 He objected.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
94. Susan started keeping a diary five years ago.
 Susan........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
95. Someone has suggested abolishing income tax.
 It....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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Part 2: Questions 96 – 105. (2 point - 0.2/ each)
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.
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96. The teacher postponed the class trip until the summer term. (off)
 The class trip ……………………………………………………………. the teacher until the summer term.
97. “What is the width of this cupboard?” Rebecca asked her sister. (wide)
 Rebecca asked her sister ……………………………………………………………. was.
98. George spent ages tidying up his room. (took)
 It ……………………………………………………………. up his room.
99. A famous architect designed Dr Schneider’s house for her. (had)
 Dr Schneider ……………………………………………………………. a famous architect.
100. “Peter, you’ve eaten all the ice cream!” said his mother. (accused)
 Peter’s m other ……………………………………………………………. all the ice cream.
101. Jim fell off his bike because he wasn’t watching carefully the way. (paid)
 If Jim……………………………………………….…………. to the way, he wouldn’t have fallen off his bike.
102. We might not find it easy to book a seat at the last minute. (could)
 It ……………………………………………………………..………. us to book a seat at the last minute.
103. It was wrong of you to borrow my jacket without asking. (ought)
 You ……………………………………………..…………….…………. before you borrowed my jacket.
104. They prevented people from entering the house during the investigation. (being)
 They prevented …………………………….……………………………………. during the investigation.
105. It was impossible to start the machine by electricity then. (started)
 The machine ……………………………….…………………………………. electricity then.
SECTION 1 LISTENING
Part 1. Listen to the recording and choose the best answer A, B, C or D for the following
questions from 1 to 5. You will listen to the recording twice.
1. Where is Arches National Park situated?
A. South of the city of Moab B. Northern desert of Utah
C. Southern desert of Utah D. North of the city of Moab
2. When can people visit Arches National Park?
A. In summer B. In winter C. Any time of year D. On rainy days
3. How can people get to some farther arches?
A. By bike B. By car C. By plane D. By train
4. What is NOT mentioned as necessary things we should bring along with when hiking in Arches
National Park ?
A. hiking shoes B. books C. GPS D. detailed map
5. According to the narrator, why should we bring a detailed map along with a compass and/or a GPS
when hiking in this park?
A. To discover farther places in the park.
B. To let other people know your position.
C. To know where you are and find the way easily.
D. To find out new places in the park.
Part 2. Listen to the recording and fill in each blank with one suitable word or numbers. You
will hear the recording twice. One has been done as an example. (10 pts)
One-Way Ticket to Mars Mission
NASA is looking for people to go to Mars, and never come back. This appealing career is for
people who want a permanent change of scenery and planet. It is part of an (6) ………………….. new project
to colonize Mars called the Hundred Years Starship. (7) ………………….. would travel to the Red Planet
and live there forever. NASA says it would be too expensive to bring humans back to Earth. The
space agency can afford, however, to send supplies to the (8) ………………….. pioneers. NASA has started
the project with a modest $ (9) ………………….., but hopes to attract investment from space-loving
billionaires. Google (10) ………………….. Larry Page told NASA he’d be interested if they could get the
cost of a one-way ticket down from $10 billion to $2 billion.
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 The journey to Mars could take just four months. Settling on the planet would be (11)
………………….., hazardous, especially the freezing temperatures and carbon dioxide atmosphere. Many
scientists think (12) ………………….. space is essential. Stephen Hawking believes we must move to other
planets to survive as a (13) …………………... He said: “Once we spread out into space and establish
independent colonies, our future should be safe.” Dirk Schulze-Makuch and Paul Davies call it a
“(14) ………………….. goal” and part of our desire to explore saying: “It would require not only major
international cooperation, but a return to the (15) ………………….. spirit and risk-taking character of the
great period of Earth exploration, from Columbus to Amundsen.”
SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 POINTS)
Part 1: Questions from 16 to 35. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each)
Choose the best answer to each question.
16. I’d like to _____ this old car for a new model but I can’t afford it.
A. replace B. interchange C. exchange D. convert
17. By the end of next year, we _____ this advanced training course.
A. will be finished B. will have finished C. are finishing D. have finished
18. Having passed the entrance exam, _____ go away for a holiday.
A. he is allowing to B. his parents allow him to
C. his parents allow him D. he is allowed to
19. Although he claims to have lef t his job voluntarily, he was actually _____ for misconduct.
A. dispelled B. dismissed C. released D. resigned
20. Many minerals near the earth’s surface exist in small _____.
A. amounts B. number C. numbers D. amount
21. The director retired early _____ ill -health.
A. on account of B. ahead of C. on behalf of D. in front of
22. Coffee is the second most valuable ________ after oil
A. ware B. production C. producing D. commodity
23. The government is determined to ________terrorism.
A. put the stop to B. put stop to C. put stops to D. put a stop to
24. Out ________for a walk after she finished doing her homework
A. did Mary go B. Mary went C. Mary did go D. went Mary
25. Lucia was surprised when her guests ________late for the party
A. came up B. turned up C. looked up D. put up
26. He's left his book at home; he's always so________.
A. forgetful B. forgettable C. forgotten D. forgetting
27. We are going to build a fence around the field with________to breeding sheep and cattle
A. a goal B. an outlook C. a reason D. a view
28. When his parents are away, his oldest brother ________.
A. knocks it off B. calls the shots C. draws the line D. is in the same boat
29. If he had been more careful, he ________.
A. won’t fall B. wouldn’t fall C. wouldn’t have fallen D. would haven’t fallen
30. We should participate in the movements________the natural environment.
A. organizing to conserve B. organized conserving
C. which organize to conserve D. organized to conserve
31. Over 20 years ________but I never forgot the time we first met each other.
A. have gone down B. have gone up C. has gone by D. has gone out
32. The new manager explained to the staff that she hoped to ________new procedures to save time and
money.
A. manufacture B. establish C. control D. restore
33. I don’t think you have been watering the plants near the gate. The soil is ________.

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 A. as dry as rice B. as dry as a tile C. as dry as a bone D. as dry as wood
34. The company has just got a big order and the workers are working round the ________.
A. day B. clock C. hour D. night
35. The university is proud of their students, ________earn national recognition.
A. many of who B. many of whom C. many of that D. many of them
Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45. (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
36. After the storm life ………………….. got back to normal. (quick)
37. The music show was really …………………... (entertain)
38. We are waiting to have the new ………………….. installed. (equip)
39. He expressed strong ………………….. to the plan. (object)
40. Many young people ………………….. work for charity organization. (volunteer)
41. There are some music ………………….. between the two lectures. (perform)
42. The ………………….. of Vietnamese trademarks has been remarkably increasing. (popular)
43. It is important to create a safe, ………………….. ………environment for children. (threat)
44. He was an ………………….. successful mayor from 1981 to 1984. (stand)
45. They were unprepared to accept all of the conditions of the contract. (prepare)
Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50. (1 points - 0.2/ each)
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
46. Unless we polish metals frequently, they rust or tarnish when exposure to air.
47. Will Linh mind if I took his motorbike without asking him?
48. Julie failed her driving test because she hasn’t practiced enough.
49. Several people have apparent tried to change the man’s mind, but he refuses to listen.
50. The teacher found a great deal of mistakes in his students’ writing.
Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55. (1 point - 0.2/ each)
Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
51. Going to Australia has always appealed ………………….. me.
52. Jamie insisted ………………….. helping me clean up after the party.
53. The winning numbers for the National Lottery are chosen ………………….. random.
54. I’ve known her ………………….. sight for a long time, but I haven’t been introduced to her yet.
55. Although there isn’t a ban ……….….. cars, they prefer people to use public transport to get to work.
SECTION III: READING (6.0 POINTS)
Part 1. Questions 56 to 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
Society has changed in many ways since the (56) ________ of computers, and people’s
lives at home and at the office have been (57) ________. Most people are working for fewer hours
per week than they used to, and manufacturers and advertising agencies are becoming much more
interested in how people spend this extra leisure time. One recent report stated that, (58) ________
the number of hobbies had not increased, each hobby had become much more specialized.
A second finding is that nowadays, many managers would (59) ________ spend time with
their families than stay late in the office every day. Home life is seen (60) ________ as important
as working. Some companies now make managers take their annual holidays (61) ________ they
don’t want to, because this leads to quite an improvement in their (62) ________ if they have some
rest.
(63) ________ these changes, some people are working harder than (64) ________. The
standard of exams is getting higher, and increased competition is making it harder to get into
university than it was 20 years ago. Schoolchildren and students are now having to work (65)
________ hard that in many cases they work longer hours than their parents.
56. A. existence B. introduction C. recommendation D. manufacture

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57. A. damaged B. changed C. transferred D. affected
58. A. since B. if C. although D. because
59. A. like B. rather C. better D. prefer
60. A. be B. being C. to be D. been
61. A. unless B. however C. as D. even if
62. A. performance B. rehearsal C. display D. expression
63. A. In addition to B. Instead of C. In spite of D. In place of
64. A. ever before B. lately C. ever since D. never before
65. A. very B. too C. as D. so
Part 2. Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question
It was once believed that being overweight was healthy, but nowadays few people subscribe to
this viewpoint. While many people are fighting the battle to reduce weight, studies are being
conducted concerning the appetitle and how it is controlled by both emotional and biochemical
factors. Some of the conclusions of these studies may give insights into how to deal with weight
prolems. For example, when several hundred people were asked about their eating habits in times of
stress, 44 percent said they reacted to stressful situations by eating. Further investigations with both
humans and animals indicated that it is not food which relieves tension but rather the act of chewing.
A test in which subjects were blindfolded showed that obese people have a keener sense of taste
and crave more flavorful food than non-obese people. When deprived of the variety and intensity of
tastes, obese peole are not satisfied and consequently eat more to fulfill this need. Blood samples
taken from people after they were shown a picture of food revealed that overweight people reacted
with an increase in blood insulin, a chemical associated with appetite. This did not happen to average-
weight people.
In another experiment, results showed that certain people have a specific, biologically induced
hunger for carbohydrates. Eating carbohydrates raise the level of serotonin, a neurotransmitter in the
brain. Enough serotonin produces a sense of satiation, and hunger for carbohydrates subsides.
Exercise has been recommended as an important part of a weight-loss program. However, it has
been found that mild exercise, such as using the stairs instead of the elevator, is better in the long run
than taking on a strenuous program, such as jogging, which many people find difficult to continue
over long periods of time and which also increases appetite.
(Adapted from Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL Test by Jolene Gear)
66. “Subscribe to” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. disagree with B. agree with C. object to D. like
67. The word” crave” in bold in paragraph 2, can best be replaced with __________.
A. devour B. absorb C. season D. desire
68. It can be inferred from the passage that __________.
A. overweight people are tense
B. thin people don’t eat when under stress
C. weight watchers should chew on something inedible when tense
D. 56 percent of the population isn’t overweight
69. It can be inferred from the passage that __________.
A. thin people don’t emjoy food
B. a variety of foods and strong flavors satisfy heavy people
C. overweight people have an abnormal sense of taste
D. deprivation of food makes people fat
70. According to the passage, insulin __________.
A. increases in the bloodstream when people eat large amounts of food
B. can be used to lessen the appetite

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D. levels don’t change in average-weight people who see food
71. It can be inferred that for certain people __________.
A. eating carbohydrates eliminates hunger
B. carbohydrates biologically induce hunger
C. carbohydrates don’t satisfy a hungry person
D. carbohydrates subside when serotonin is produced
72. What can be said about serotonin?
A. It is a chemical that increases the appetite
B. Only certain people produce it in their brains
C. It tells the brain when a person is full
D. It neurotransmits carbohydrates to the brain
73. The word ‘mild’ in the last paragraph can best be replaced with __________.
A. important B. hard C. heavy D. light
74. In order to lose weight, it would be a good idea for heavy people to __________.
A. jog 3 miles daily and chew on carrot sticks
B. walk up stairs and look at pictures of food
C. eat plenty of chewy carbohydrates
D. avoid stressful situations and eat spicy foods
75. Which one of the following exercises might be best for an overweight person to engage in daily?
A. 10-mile bicycle rides B. cross- country skiing
C. a long swim D. an evening walk
Part 3: Questions 76 – 85. (2.0 points- 0.2/ each).
Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap.
There are about 3,000 living languages in the world, but only six of them are the (76)
………………….. important ones. Two-thirds of the world’s population speaks (77) ………………….. languages.
More than 400 million people speak English (78) ………………….. their mother tongue. Another 400
million speak it as a second language. No one knows (79) ………………….. many people speak it as a
foreign language. Chinese is the language with more speakers (80) ………………….. English, but it is only
the language for over one billion Chinese people. English is the (81) ………………….. language on one-
fifth of the land area the world over. It is (82) ………………….. in North America, Great Britain, Australia,
and New Zealand. In South Africa and India, it is one of the official languages. In many countries,
the textbooks in universities are (83) ………………….. in English. More than three-fifths of the radio
stations (84) ………………….. programs in English. More than half of the scientific and research journals
are (85) ………………….. English. English is the language of international communication.
SECTION IV. WRITITNG (4 POINTS)
Part 1: Questions 86 – 95. (2 point- 0.2/ each)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
86. He hasn’t written to his parents for two months.
 The last time..............................................................................................................................................
87. I would like you to help me to put these things away.
 Would ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
77. The boring documentary made her feel asleep.
 The documentary was so................................................................................................................................................................................
89. Life is meaningless if we don’t live for others.
 Unless ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
90. People say that Jenny lived in Texas, America for 8 years.
 Jenny.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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91. They don’t let anyone enter the area.
 Nobody is allowed to enter the area.
92. It rained heavily, so the football match was cancelled.
 But for raining heavily, the football match wasn’t cancelled
93. Kate is the only real friend that Dolly has.
 Except to Kate, nobody is Dolly’s real friend.
94. They recommended opening new factories in the depressed area.
 They recommended that new factories should be opened in the depressed area.
95. She never seems to succeed even though she studies much.
 Much as she studies, she never seems to succeed.
Part 2: Questions 96 – 105. (2 point - 0.2/ each)
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.
96. As a result of the strong wind last night, several tiles came off the roof. (because)
 Several tiles came off the roof because the strong wind was so strong last night.
97. Simona last wrote to me seven months ago. (heard)
 I haven’t heard from Simona for seven months.
98. I don’t recommend hiring skis at this shop. (advisable)
 It’s advisable to not hire skis at this shop.
99. Mike's father started the company that Mike now runs. (set)
 The company that Mike now runs was set up by his father.
100. The number of car owners has risen over the past five years. (rise)
 Over the past five years, there has been a rise in the number of car owners.
101. Naomi said that she would never talk to anyone else about the matter. (discuss)
 Naomi promised never to discuss the matter with anyone else.
102. “This is the best hotel I’ve ever stayed in” my colleague said. (never)
 “I’ve never stayed in such a good hotel.” my colleague said.
103. There were very few people at the concert last night. (came)
 Hardly anyone came to the concert last night.
104. Why has he put off all the meetings recently? (been)
 Why have all the meetings been put off by him recently?
105. It is advisable to type your application immediately. (be)
 It is advisable that your application should be typed immediately.
SECTION 1 LISTENING
Part 1. Listen to the recording and choose the best answer A, B, C or D for the following
questions from 1 to 5. You will listen to the recording twice.
1. Where is Arches National Park situated?
A. South of the city of Moab B. Northern desert of Utah
C. Southern desert of Utah D. North of the city of Moab
2. When can people visit Arches National Park?
A. In summer B. In winter C. Any time of year D. On rainy days
3. How can people get to some farther arches?
A. By bike B. By car C. By plane D. By train
4. What is NOT mentioned as necessary things we should bring along with when hiking in Arches
National Park ?
A. hiking shoes B. books C. GPS D. detailed map
5. According to the narrator, why should we bring a detailed map along with a compass and/or a GPS
when hiking in this park?
A. To discover farther places in the park.
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 B. To let other people know your position.
C. To know where you are and find the way easily.
D. To find out new places in the park.
Part 2. Listen to the recording and fill in each blank with one suitable word or numbers. You
will hear the recording twice. One has been done as an example. (10 pts)
One-Way Ticket to Mars Mission
NASA is looking for people to go to Mars, and never come back. This appealing career is for
people who want a permanent change of scenery and planet. It is part of an (6) ………………….. new project
to colonize Mars called the Hundred Years Starship. (7) ………………….. would travel to the Red Planet
and live there forever. NASA says it would be too expensive to bring humans back to Earth. The
space agency can afford, however, to send supplies to the (8) ………………….. pioneers. NASA has started
the project with a modest $ (9) ………………….., but hopes to attract investment from space-loving
billionaires. Google (10) ………………….. Larry Page told NASA he’d be interested if they could get the
cost of a one-way ticket down from $10 billion to $2 billion.
The journey to Mars could take just four months. Settling on the planet would be (11)
………………….., hazardous, especially the freezing temperatures and carbon dioxide atmosphere. Many
scientists think (12) ………………….. space is essential. Stephen Hawking believes we must move to other
planets to survive as a (13) …………………... He said: “Once we spread out into space and establish
independent colonies, our future should be safe.” Dirk Schulze-Makuch and Paul Davies call it a
“(14) ………………….. goal” and part of our desire to explore saying: “It would require not only major
international cooperation, but a return to the (15) ………………….. spirit and risk-taking character of the
great period of Earth exploration, from Columbus to Amundsen.”
SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 POINTS)
Part 1: Questions from 16 to 35. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each)
Choose the best answer to each question.
16. I’d like to _____ this old car for a new model but I can’t afford it.
A. replace B. interchange C. exchange D. convert
17. By the end of next year, we _____ this advanced training course.
A. will be finished B. will have finished C. are finishing D. have finished
18. Having passed the entrance exam, _____ go away for a holiday.
A. he is allowing to B. his parents allow him to
C. his parents allow him D. he is allowed to
19. Although he claims to have lef t his job voluntarily, he was actually _____ for misconduct.
A. dispelled B. dismissed C. released D. resigned
20. Many minerals near the earth’s surface exist in small _____.
A. amounts B. number C. numbers D. amount
21. The director retired early _____ ill -health.
A. on account of B. ahead of C. on behalf of D. in front of
22. Coffee is the second most valuable ________ after oil
A. ware B. production C. producing D. commodity
23. The government is determined to ________terrorism.
A. put the stop to B. put stop to C. put stops to D. put a stop to
24. Out ________for a walk after she finished doing her homework
A. did Mary go B. Mary went C. Mary did go D. went Mary
25. Lucia was surprised when her guests ________late for the party
A. came up B. turned up C. looked up D. put up
26. He's left his book at home; he's always so________.
A. forgetful B. forgettable C. forgotten D. forgetting
27. We are going to build a fence around the field with________to breeding sheep and cattle

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 A. a goal B. an outlook C. a reason D. a view
28. When his parents are away, his oldest brother ________.
A. knocks it off B. calls the shots C. draws the line D. is in the same boat
29. If he had been more careful, he ________.
A. won’t fall B. wouldn’t fall C. wouldn’t have fallen D. would haven’t fallen
30. We should participate in the movements________the natural environment.
A. organizing to conserve B. organized conserving
C. which organize to conserve D. organized to conserve
31. Over 20 years ________but I never forgot the time we first met each other.
A. have gone down B. have gone up C. has gone by D. has gone out
32. The new manager explained to the staff that she hoped to ________new procedures to save time and
money.
A. manufacture B. establish C. control D. restore
33. I don’t think you have been watering the plants near the gate. The soil is ________.
A. as dry as rice B. as dry as a tile C. as dry as a bone D. as dry as wood
34. The company has just got a big order and the workers are working round the ________.
A. day B. clock C. hour D. night
35. The university is proud of their students, ________earn national recognition.
A. many of who B. many of whom C. many of that D. many of them
Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45. (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
36. After the storm life ………………….. got back to normal. (quick)
37. The music show was really …………………... (entertain)
38. We are waiting to have the new ………………….. installed. (equip)
39. He expressed strong ………………….. to the plan. (object)
40. Many young people ………………….. work for charity organization. (volunteer)
41. There are some music ………………….. between the two lectures. (perform)
42. The ………………….. of Vietnamese trademarks has been remarkably increasing. (popular)
43. It is important to create a safe, ………………….. ………environment for children. (threat)
44. He was an ………………….. successful mayor from 1981 to 1984. (stand)
45. They were unprepared to accept all of the conditions of the contract. (prepare)
Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50. (1 points - 0.2/ each)
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
46. Unless we polish metals frequently, they rust or tarnish when exposure to air.
47. Will Linh mind if I took his motorbike without asking him?
48. Julie failed her driving test because she hasn’t practiced enough.
49. Several people have apparent tried to change the man’s mind, but he refuses to listen.
50. The teacher found a great deal of mistakes in his students’ writing.
Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55. (1 point - 0.2/ each)
Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
51. Going to Australia has always appealed ………………….. me.
52. Jamie insisted ………………….. helping me clean up after the party.
53. The winning numbers for the National Lottery are chosen ………………….. random.
54. I’ve known her ………………….. sight for a long time, but I haven’t been introduced to her yet.
55. Although there isn’t a ban ……….….. cars, they prefer people to use public transport to get to work.
SECTION III: READING (6.0 POINTS)
Part 1. Questions 56 to 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.

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 Society has changed in many ways since the (56) ________ of computers, and people’s
lives at home and at the office have been (57) ________. Most people are working for fewer hours
per week than they used to, and manufacturers and advertising agencies are becoming much more
interested in how people spend this extra leisure time. One recent report stated that, (58) ________
the number of hobbies had not increased, each hobby had become much more specialized.
A second finding is that nowadays, many managers would (59) ________ spend time with
their families than stay late in the office every day. Home life is seen (60) ________ as important
as working. Some companies now make managers take their annual holidays (61) ________ they
don’t want to, because this leads to quite an improvement in their (62) ________ if they have some
rest.
(63) ________ these changes, some people are working harder than (64) ________. The
standard of exams is getting higher, and increased competition is making it harder to get into
university than it was 20 years ago. Schoolchildren and students are now having to work (65)
________ hard that in many cases they work longer hours than their parents.
56. A. existence B. introduction C. recommendation D. manufacture
57. A. damaged B. changed C. transferred D. affected
58. A. since B. if C. although D. because
59. A. like B. rather C. better D. prefer
60. A. be B. being C. to be D. been
61. A. unless B. however C. as D. even if
62. A. performance B. rehearsal C. display D. expression
63. A. In addition to B. Instead of C. In spite of D. In place of
64. A. ever before B. lately C. ever since D. never before
65. A. very B. too C. as D. so
Part 2. Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question
It was once believed that being overweight was healthy, but nowadays few people subscribe to
this viewpoint. While many people are fighting the battle to reduce weight, studies are being
conducted concerning the appetitle and how it is controlled by both emotional and biochemical
factors. Some of the conclusions of these studies may give insights into how to deal with weight
prolems. For example, when several hundred people were asked about their eating habits in times of
stress, 44 percent said they reacted to stressful situations by eating. Further investigations with both
humans and animals indicated that it is not food which relieves tension but rather the act of chewing.
A test in which subjects were blindfolded showed that obese people have a keener sense of taste
and crave more flavorful food than non-obese people. When deprived of the variety and intensity of
tastes, obese peole are not satisfied and consequently eat more to fulfill this need. Blood samples
taken from people after they were shown a picture of food revealed that overweight people reacted
with an increase in blood insulin, a chemical associated with appetite. This did not happen to average-
weight people.
In another experiment, results showed that certain people have a specific, biologically induced
hunger for carbohydrates. Eating carbohydrates raise the level of serotonin, a neurotransmitter in the
brain. Enough serotonin produces a sense of satiation, and hunger for carbohydrates subsides.
Exercise has been recommended as an important part of a weight-loss program. However, it has
been found that mild exercise, such as using the stairs instead of the elevator, is better in the long run
than taking on a strenuous program, such as jogging, which many people find difficult to continue
over long periods of time and which also increases appetite.
(Adapted from Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL Test by Jolene Gear)
66. “Subscribe to” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. disagree with B. agree with C. object to D. like

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67. The word” crave” in bold in paragraph 2, can best be replaced with __________.
A. devour B. absorb C. season D. desire
68. It can be inferred from the passage that __________.
A. overweight people are tense
B. thin people don’t eat when under stress
C. weight watchers should chew on something inedible when tense
D. 56 percent of the population isn’t overweight
69. It can be inferred from the passage that __________.
A. thin people don’t emjoy food
B. a variety of foods and strong flavors satisfy heavy people
C. overweight people have an abnormal sense of taste
D. deprivation of food makes people fat
70. According to the passage, insulin __________.
A. increases in the bloodstream when people eat large amounts of food
B. can be used to lessen the appetite
C. causes a chemical reaction when food is seen
D. levels don’t change in average-weight people who see food
71. It can be inferred that for certain people __________.
A. eating carbohydrates eliminates hunger
B. carbohydrates biologically induce hunger
C. carbohydrates don’t satisfy a hungry person
D. carbohydrates subside when serotonin is produced
72. What can be said about serotonin?
A. It is a chemical that increases the appetite
B. Only certain people produce it in their brains
C. It tells the brain when a person is full
D. It neurotransmits carbohydrates to the brain
73. The word ‘mild’ in the last paragraph can best be replaced with __________.
A. important B. hard C. heavy D. light
74. In order to lose weight, it would be a good idea for heavy people to __________.
A. jog 3 miles daily and chew on carrot sticks
B. walk up stairs and look at pictures of food
C. eat plenty of chewy carbohydrates
D. avoid stressful situations and eat spicy foods
75. Which one of the following exercises might be best for an overweight person to engage in daily?
A. 10-mile bicycle rides B. cross- country skiing
C. a long swim D. an evening walk
Part 3: Questions 76 – 85. (2.0 points- 0.2/ each).
Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap.
There are about 3,000 living languages in the world, but only six of them are the (76)
………………….. important ones. Two-thirds of the world’s population speaks (77) ………………….. languages.
More than 400 million people speak English (78) ………………….. their mother tongue. Another 400
million speak it as a second language. No one knows (79) ………………….. many people speak it as a
foreign language. Chinese is the language with more speakers (80) ………………….. English, but it is only
the language for over one billion Chinese people. English is the (81) ………………….. language on one-
fifth of the land area the world over. It is (82) ………………….. in North America, Great Britain, Australia,
and New Zealand. In South Africa and India, it is one of the official languages. In many countries,
the textbooks in universities are (83) ………………….. in English. More than three-fifths of the radio

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stations (84) ………………….. programs in English. More than half of the scientific and research journals
are (85) ………………….. English. English is the language of international communication.
SECTION IV. WRITITNG (4 POINTS)
Part 1: Questions 86 – 95. (2 point- 0.2/ each)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
86. He hasn’t written to his parents for two months.
 The last time..............................................................................................................................................
87. I would like you to help me to put these things away.
 Would ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
77. The boring documentary made her feel asleep.
 The documentary was so................................................................................................................................................................................
89. Life is meaningless if we don’t live for others.
 Unless ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
90. People say that Jenny lived in Texas, America for 8 years.
 Jenny.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
91. They don’t let anyone enter the area.
 Nobody...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
92. It rained heavily, so the football match was cancelled.
 But for.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
93. Kate is the only real friend that Dolly has.
 Except..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
94. They recommended opening new factories in the depressed area.
 They.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
95. She never seems to succeed even though she studies much.
 Much.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Part 2: Questions 96 – 105. (2 point - 0.2/ each)
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.
96. As a result of the strong wind last night, several tiles came off the roof. (because)
 Several tiles came off the roof ………………………………………………….. so strong last night.
97. Simona last wrote to me seven months ago. (heard)
 I ………………………………………………….. Simona for seven months.
98. I don’t recommend hiring skis at this shop. (advisable)
 It’s ………………………………………………….. skis at this shop.
99. Mike's father started the company that Mike now runs. (set)
 The company that Mike now runs ………………………………………………….. his father.
100. The number of car owners has risen over the past five years. (rise)
 Over the past five years, there ………………………………………………….. in the number of car owners.
101. Naomi said that she would never talk to anyone else about the matter. (discuss)
 Naomi promised never ………………………………………………………….. anyone else.
102. “This is the best hotel I’ve ever stayed in” my colleague said. (never)
 “I’ve …………………………………………………………….. a good hotel.” my colleague said.
103. There were very few people at the concert last night. (came)
 Hardly ………………………………………….………………….. the concert last night.
104. Why has he put off all the meetings recently? (been)
 Why …………………………….……………………………………….. recently?
105. It is advisable to type your application immediately. (be)
 It is advisable that your ……………………….…………………………………….. immediately.
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