ĐỀ SỐ 1

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút

Tổng số câu hỏi: 61

PHẦN 1: CÁCH PHÁT ÂM CỦA ÂM VỊ TRONG TỪ

Chọn 01 trong 04 lựa chọn có phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với những lựa chọn còn lại. (1-4)
1. A. dimension B. decision C. leisure D. occasion
2. A. tomb B. combatant C. comber D. subtlety
3. A. infamous B. fame C. stranger D. danger
4. A. chaperon B. charity C. challenge D. charlie

PHẦN 2: TRỌNG ÂM
Chọn 01 từ trong 04 từ đã cho có cấu trúc trọng âm khác với các từ còn lại. (5-8)
5. A. picturesqueness B. ambassador C. conspicuous D. environment
6. A. intelligent B. preferential C. apprenticeship D. contanminate
7. A. future B. nature C. culture D. mature
8. A. humorous B. contagious C. vigorous D. mountainous

PHẦN 3: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA

Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn có nghĩa gần nhất với từ/cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi.
(9-11)
9. I’m tired of working in this thankless IT support job. I don’t want to be just a small cog in a large
machine anymore!
A. someone who is necessary but insignificant
B. someone who plays a significant role
C. someone who is obedient
D. someone who has no power
10. Tom: “Jake you should really come to the party tonight!”
Jake: “You know I can’t, I have to hit the books!”
A. rearrange the bookshelf B. study for a lesson
C. replace the covers of books D. read a few pages
11. I haven’t set a date for my wedding yet. Things are still up in the air.
A. open to question B. under scrutiny
C. all over the place D. going places

PHẦN 4: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA

Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn trái nghĩa với từ hoặc cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi. (12-
14)
12. The minister came under fire for his rash decision to close down the factory.
A. was dismissed B. was acclaimed C. was criticized D. was penalized
13. Those who advocate doctor-assisted suicide say the terminally ill should not have to suffer.
A. support B. oppose C. annul D. convict
14. The advertisement is aimed at gullible young women worried about their weight.
A. easily fooled B. mischievous C. insensitive D. strong-minded

PHẦN 5: HOÀN THÀNH CÂU

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong mỗi câu hỏi. (15-19)
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15. He’s a nice guy, always ready to do somebody a good ……………..
A. present B. play C. turn D. pleasure
16. Family relationships later …………….. much significance on his life.
A. took on B. kept up C. took up D. kept on
17. When John was arrested for drunken driving, he expected to lose his driving license, but he
was…………….with a fine.
A. let through B. let off C. let out D. let down
18. Young children often ask many questions because they are naturally……………..
A. intriguing B. inquisitive C. ingenious D. captivating
19. The rather humid climate in no way …………….. from the beauty of place.
A. subtracts B. protracts C. detracts D. attracts

PHẦN 6: ĐIỀN TỪ
Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn. (20-27)
There may be nothing worse than slammed doors, raised voices and tears but, according to a new study,
it’s actually a good idea for parents who want to be close to their teenage children to (20)………….row a
day. Instead of causing alienation, conflict can (21) ………….parent-adolescent relationships, says Tabiha
Holmes, a specialist in adolescent development. “It was a complete surprise to me to discover during my
research that teenagers themselves saw heated arguments as something that (22) …………. them closer to
their parents,” said Holmes. “Whereas their parents talked about how upsetting and destructive arguing with
their child was, the adolescents were able to see how (23) …………. horns helped them to understand their
parents’ points of view more clearly. They were also very (24) ………….that a good row forced them to
think through, articulate and defend their opinions and desires”
According to Holmes, it is the day-to-day conflicts - the very ones that can be so draining - that are most
(25) ………….: the endless rows over homework, clothes, curfews and friends. It’s vital for conflicts to be
heated: calm discussion or animated debate does not count. “Adolescents said they only told their mothers
what they really felt and thought when they were forced to defend their position. If your teenager is rowing
with you, it’s actually a (26) ………….for respect,” Holmes said. “It shows they value you enough to tell
you their genuine feelings and thoughts.” To be positive, conflicts have to be handled in the right way,
Holmes admitted. Parents need to listen genuinely to their teenager’s view point; it’s necessary for them to be
able to modify their own position in the (27) ………….of what their child tells them; and they need to be
respectful, to go into the row acknowledging that their child’s point of view is worthwhile.
(From: www.theguardian.com)
20. A. have B. make C. do D. take
21. A. spoil B. strengthen C. impact D. influence
22. A. pushed B. drove C. brought D. took
23. A. locking B. marking C. cutting D. playing
24. A. aware B. wise C. conscious D. knowledgeable
25. A. destructive B. conducive C. constructive D. persuasive
26. A. proof B. manifestation C. mark D. indication
27. A. situation B. sparkle C. space D. light

PHẦN7. BÀI ĐỌC

Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời 8 câu hỏi kèm theo. (28-35)
A MAN WITH A MISSION
Owen Forrest, one of today’s most famous sculptors, talks about work, inspiration and his new book.
Clean Shaven, with shoulder-length hair, the artist Owen Forrest looks younger than 35. Interviewing
him is quite hard, not because he’s a difficult person, but because he’s so agreeable. Make a comment about
his work and how it challenges ideas about life in the modern city, and he’ll smile and answer, “Yes, I see
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your point.” Or he’ll cut you off in the middle of a question to offer you some more coffee.
He isn’t trying to be vague; he’s just a shy young man from central England. Perhaps that’s why he
seems such a down-to-earth person. Far from having a typical artist’s temperament, he comes across more
like a farmer who just happened to wander into a giant studio in London and start working, when I asked him
how it felt to represent Britain at the 2007 Paris Biennale Art Show, he replied that it was “very nice” and
that he was rather surprised but, of course, pleased to have been chosen. His modesty is rather charming, and
highly unusual in an artist.
It’s not often that someone of Forrest’s fame will sit down to answer the ordinary person’s questions on
such topics as where his inspiration comes form, what it’s like to sculpt without machines in today’s
mechanized world, or simply why he does it. Forrest says he was prompted to write My Hands, My Vision by
a sense that many people’s interest in his art extended beyond mere everyday conversation. “I was asked very
intelligent questions by people who weren’t in the art world, from taxi drivers to people in the supermarket
queues. It made me realise that people have an interest in what I do which goes beyond browsing in galleries
and museums,” he says.
My Hands, My Vision avoids the biographical and mainly focuses on Forrest’s inspiration, “The events
in my life haven’t had a huge influence on my work,” he says, though he admits his father’s obsession with
wood-carving and carpentry have played a role. The book aims to open up the process of how he creates his
sculptures, how his imagination is sparked by an idea or perhaps something he happens to see on the street
He seeks to replace the sense of false mystery which surrounds many artists with a more realistic window
into the kind of physical and mental work it takes to be a sculptor.
“The publicity an artist gets when they show a new series of works in the media is a double-edged sword,”
Forrest points out. “You get attention, but you also come in for a lot of criticism from the media. First, they
ask you to talk about your work and then they create their own interpretations, regardless of what you tell
them your work actually says or means."
Forrest’s personal working style is to build up each sculpture piece by piece. He says that this process is
not widely understood. “There’s no real vocabulary for discussing whether the artist is skillful, or how
intelligent his work is.”
There is still something mysterious about the creation of an amazing sculpture. “It’s very personal, very
emotional. It’s like building a new friendship,” Owen says. “When you are building a new friendship, you
have periods of being very close and times when you are separate. It’s similar with sculpting. You can spend
days working non-stop, and then you find you need to take a break for a week or so. Once a sculpture is
finished, the process you went through to create it remains with you, like an old friend.”
Owen includes examples of his early work in My Hands, My Vision. “I wanted to make a point about all
those who criticized my early work as rubbish. It wasn’t all bad, and it has affected the work I create today,
as well as my approach to sculpting. It was an important building block in my desire to create sculptures
where people are challenged not only to view the world in a different way, but their own place in that world.”
His success seems to prove he has achieved his goals.
(From: First Exam Practice)
28. Why did the writer feel that interviewing Owen Forrest was difficult?
A. He didn’t like to answer questions.
B. He talked too much about himself.
C. He wasn’t interested in being interviewed.
D. He was too pleasant with his responses.
29. What surprised the writer about Owen Forrest?
A. He had once worked as a farmer.
B. His behavior wasn’t typical of artists.
C. He had taken part in a famous art show.
D. His studio was too large to work in.
30. Why did Owen Forrest decide to write his book?
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 A. He was tired of answering questions about his work.
B. He knew people were tired of visiting museums.
C. He wanted to entertain people with his writing.
D. He realised people were curious about his work.
31. The main purpose of Owen Forrest’s book was to…………….
A. give important details of his own life.
B. analyse the difficulties of an art career.
C. explain how he works as an artist.
D. encourage others to become artists.
32. How does Owen Forrest feel about media publicity?
A. It isn’t always beneficial. B. It rarely contains the truth.
D. It is usually too critical. D. It isn’t good promotion.
33. What does Owen Forrest imply about art critics?
A. They have a limited vocabulary.
B. They do not understand sculptors.
C. They fail to address all the issues in art.
D. They do not recognise some artists’ work.
34. When Owen Forrest is making one of his sculptures…………….
A. he wants to create new friendships.
B. he usually takes a week off work.
C. he goes through a variety of feelings.
D. he keeps going until it’s finished.
35. Why did Owen Forrest want to include his early work in his book?
A. to show its influence on his later work.
B. to challenge people’s views of the world.
C. to prove that it was actually very good.
D. to annoy the people who criticize him.

PHẦN 8: HOÀN THÀNH HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng ở mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống. (36-40)
36. Helena: “How soon will you be leaving?”
Mark: “…………….”
A. On my way. B. In the nick of time.
C. Once in a blue moon. D. By a stroke of luck.
37. John: “Are you sure that’s OK?”
Linda: “…………….”
A. Of course it is. B. No, I am not.
C. I don’t think so. D. I haven’t thought about it.
38. Annie: “Let’s buy this pink purse for Mum!”
Laura: “…………….”
A. Yes, you’re right B. Fine, thanks. C. No, it suits her. D. Good idea!
39. Alex: “Would you mind turning down the TV?”
Mike: “…………….”
A. I’m really sorry. I’m not paying attention.
B. Oh, I’m sorry! I didn’t realize that.
C. No, I don’t.
D. Yes, I do.
40. Hilton: “It’s really scorching in here.”
Harry: “…………….”
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 A: The air conditioner is too old.
B. It’s always uncomfortable in rainy season.
C. You can leave if you want.
D. Yeah, those people are really stubborn.

PHẦN 9: SẮP XẾP HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn là trật tự đúng của các lượt lời trong hội thoại đã cho. (41-45)
41.
a. Yes, that’s her.
b. Hi, I’m here to try out for the play.
c. No, that’s Ms. Jenifer. Ms. Janes has long, straight hair. She’s right over there.
d. You mean the one with blonde hair?
e. You need to talk to Ms. Janes.
f. Oh, which one is she? Is she the one wearing a red dress?
A. b-e-f-c-d-a B. b-d-c-a-f-e C. e-f-d-c-a-b D. e-d-c-f-a-b
42.
a. How about a salad or a bowl of ramen noodles instead?
b. Well, the grilled cheese sandwich is very good.
c. I tried the salad yesterday. It wasn’t very fresh.
d. OK, I think I’ll try that.
e. Well, I like pizza, but it’s too fattening.
f. What are you going to get for lunch?
A. f-b-d-a-c-e B. f-e-a-c-b-d C. a-c-e-d-f-b D. a-c-e-f-b-d
43.
a. Yes, I’ll take 10 percent off if you show me your student ID.
b. I really like that suit. How much does it cost?
c. It’s three hundred dollars, sir.
d. Great, I’ll take it!
e. That’s a little expensive for me. Do you have a student discount?
f. Let me get a receipt for you.
A. b-c-e-a-d-f B. b-c-d-f-a-e C. b-c-a-e-f-d D. b-c-a-f-d-e
44.
a. Oh, I just remembered I have a doctor’s appointment at two.
b. Better make it three thirty. I don’t want to be late.
c. Do you think you’d be done by three?
d. Sure! What time?
e. Can you come over to my house at half past one?
f. Hi, Gloria. Can you study with me this afternoon?
A. e-f-a-b-c-d B. f-d-c-b-e-a C. f-d-e-a-c-b D. a-e-f-c-d-b
45.
a. Not really. But I just wanted to disappear! I felt so embarrassed.
b. Did you enjoy Margaret’s birthday party?
c. Oh, no! What happened?
d. Was she annoyed about it?
e. It was fun until I broke her lamp.
f. It was an accident. I tripped over my shoelace and knocked the lamp off the table.
A. b-e-f-c-d-a B. c-f-b-a-d-e C. b-a-e-c-f-d D. b-e-c-f-d-a
PHẨN 10: VIẾT LẠI CÂU
Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với câu đã cho trong câu hỏi. (46-50)
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46. Since I live near China, I would consider learning Chinese; but heard that it is a very challenging
language to study.
A. Since I live close to China, I should learn Chinese, but I probably won’t because I find the language
extremely challenging.
B. If I hadn’t heard that Chinese is a very difficult language to learn, I would think about studying it,
because I live near China.
C. If I didn’t find learning foreign languages so hard, I would probably learn Chinese, especially as I live
near China.
D. Living so close to China, I have the opportunity to learn Chinese, but I think it is going to be difficult,
or so I have heard.
47. Unless Sam's plans change over the weekend, we'll leave early on Monday morning.
A. We’ll hit the road early on Monday morning regardless of the changes to Sam’s plans.
B. Providing that there are no changes to Sam’s plans over the weekend, we’ll set off early on Monday
morning.
C. If Sam didn’t change his plans over the weekend, we would set off early on Monday morning.
D. We will have to leave early on Monday morning as Sam’s plan has changed over the weekend.
48. As far as I know, Nick will be here on Tuesday.
A. Although I do not know the fact, Nick will not be here on Tuesday.
B. I have every reason to doubt whether Nick will turn up here on Tuesday.
C. To the best of my knowledge, whether Nick will show up on Tuesday is precarious.
D. I have no reason to suppose that Nick will not be here on Tuesday.
49. The role of the PR company in securing the government contract was never acknowledged officially.
A. Never did the role of the PR company in securing the government contract attract much public
attention officially.
B. The role of the PR company in securing the government contract was never as important as it
deserved.
C. At no time was there any official acknowledgement of the role the PR company played in securing
the government contract.
D. Never before did the PR company have such an official acknowledgement of the role it played in
securing the government contract.
50. Without the brochures they distributed, the new travel agency wouldn't have attracted so many customers
in just the first week.
A. Nobody would have visited the new travel agency if they hadn’t handed out so many brochures
during the first week.
B. More customers would have come to the new travel agency if they had distributed more brochures
during the first week.
C. The new travel agency drew hardly any customers during the first week, despite the brochures that
they distributed.
D. The new travel agency drew a lot of customers in only the first week, and this was thanks to the
brochures that they handed out.

PHẦN 11: KẾT HỢP CÂU

Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với cặp câu đã cho trong câu hỏi. (51-55)
51. The Supreme Court has turned down all the accusations against Mr. Pattinson. There was not enough
proof
A. There being a lack of proof; therefore, the Supreme Court has rejected all the allegations against Mr.
Pattinson.
B. The Supreme Court has rejected all the allegations against Mr. Pattinson on the grounds of
insufficient evidence.
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 C. Due to the absence of proof, the Supreme Court has abandoned all the allegations against Mr.
Pattinson.
D. As there was a total lack of evidence, the accusations against Mr. Pattinson were all dismissed.
52. Laura is going to help me assemble the equipment. She promised me.
A. Laura kept her promise when she gave me a hand in setting up the machinery.
B. Laura gave me her word that she would help me set up the equipment.
C. Laura wanted to help me with the equipment but I don’t think she will remember her words.
D. Thanks to Lauras promise, I don’t have to worry about assembling the equipment.
53. The technicians were reluctant to take on their duties. I had to offer to pay extra money for their service.
A. The technicians were hesitant to get to grips with their duties until I offered to pay extra money for
their service.
B. It was only when I offered to pay extra money for their service was the technicians willing to rise up
to their responsibilities.
C. No sooner had I offered to pay them extra money for their service than the technicians were willing to
get round to doing their work.
D. Only when I made an offer of extra money to them did the technicians really make an effort to
complete their assignments.
54. All possible methods have been applied to purify the polluted river. The outcome is not very prospective.
A. Although the outcome is not up to their expectations, people still go to any lengths to clean up the
polluted river.
B. Whatever the methods they took to decontaminate the river, the situation seems to be exacerbated.
C. The situation of the polluted river does not look promising despite the numerous attempts to clean it
up.
D. The river became less polluted thanks to the measures being applied.
55. The director failed to attend the meeting. They had to cancel it.
A. The director had to abort the meeting as the attendants could not make it.
B. The meeting was delayed due to the fact that that director couldn’t show up.
C. No sooner had they cancel the meeting than the director failed to attend it.
D. The director’s failure to show up at the meeting resulted in the cancellation of it.

PHẦN 12: HOÀN THÀNH VĂN BẢN

Chọn 01 cụm từ hoặc câu trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn trong mỗi câu hỏi đề điền vào chỗ trống tương
ứng trong bài luận đã cho. (56-60)
Computer and video games are very popular these days. But could games like these be harming the
young people who play them? There are compelling arguments on both sides.
People worry about these games for a number of reasons. (56)…………... They may act out what they
do in the games in real life. Another worry is that children may become desensitized to suffering and think
that violence is acceptable. A lot of games are extremely violent. They are also interactive. This is why they
may be more harmful than violent films or television programmes. Children might try to solve their own
problems in a violent way too. (57) …………..., critics worry about the addictive nature of these games. The
games sometimes take over children’s lives. Children often suffer psychologically. They can become
hyperactive, or even become isolated from their friends and family.
(58) …………...Children have always enjoyed having gunfights or swordfights with “pretend” weapons.
They know it’s not real life. Playing violent games allows children to “let off steam” and express feelings
they must control in real life. There is a great deal of violence in fairy tales. It never caused our parents or
grandparents to behave violently in real life. It is part of growing up. Ultra-violent video games are
unhealthy. But there is no proof that they turn normal children into killers. As for the time kids spend playing
games, this is only dangerous if gaming becomes an obsession. Gaming can actually be very social. Most
people play with their friends. (59) …………....
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 Having considered all these arguments, I believe that the risks to young people of playing modern
computer and video games are exaggerated. (60) …………....
56.
A. On the one hand, young people may get obsessed with the fantasy world in games
B. One concern is that young people may have trouble distinguishing what is real from what is fantasy
C. It is assumed that young people may have problems getting back to their real life after hours playing
games
D. The first problem is that playing games is a crucial factor leading to mental disorders among young
people
57.
A. Finally B. Consequently C. Then D. Last
58.
A. In addition to those drawbacks of playing games, people claim that there are some benefits
B. Moreover, children are at risk of becoming victims of “ultra-violent” weapons
C. There is another side to the debate, however
D. However, those drawbacks of young children’s playing games are not adequate
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A. People fight each other on screen but they have fun and become better friends in the process
B. However, they can fall apart easily if one beats another repeatedly
C. People fight each other in the virtual world, and it is likely that this fighting will continue in real life
D. Additionally, they can squeeze a lot of money from their friends by playing games
60.
A. If played sensibly, I feel they can benefit young people rather than harming them
B. Everything has both good and bad sides, and so are games
C. Students should play games in a moderate amount of time
D. Frankly speaking, playing games is more beneficial than not doing anything at all

PHẦN 13: TỰ LUẬN

61. Viết một văn bản khoảng 250 từ về chủ đề sau:
One of the best ways to teach children to manage their money is to let them control their budget from an
early age. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?

- HẾT -

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 ĐỀ SỐ 2
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
Tổng số câu hỏi: 61

PHẦN 1: CÁCH PHÁT ÂM CỦA ÂM VỊ TRONG TỪ

Chọn 01 trong 04 lựa chọn có phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với những lựa chọn còn lại. (1-4)
1. A. attendant B. abundant C. confidant D. important
2. A. dissolve B. result C. possess D. assist
3. A. periscope B. telescope C. syncope D. microscope
4. A. submarine B. examine C. masculine D. discipline

PHẦN 2: TRỌNG ÂM
Chọn 01 từ trong 04 từ đã cho có cấu trúc trọng âm khác với các từ còn lại. (5-8)
5. A. article B. imminent C. handicap D. exhibit
6. A. tradition B. destiny C. decency D. reconcile
7. A. indicate B. enthusiast C. intricate D. infamous
8. A. cathedral B. embryo C. improvise D. recipe

PHẨN 3: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA

Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn có nghĩa gần nhất với từ/cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi.
(9-11)
9. Remember to keep your hair on even if the journalists keep accusing you of lying during the press
conference.
A. be polite B. keep calm C. stay alert D. be defensive
10. I don’t like the gifts they have given to me for my birthday. But, as they say, never look a gift horse in
the mouth.
A. get something from the person very close to you
B. receive gifts from someone even though you don’t like him
C. ask other people to give you the present you want
D. criticize something that is given to you for nothing
11. You must have got hold of the wrong end of the stick. He said he was for the reforms, not against them.
A. misunderstood B. made allowance for
C. had mercy on D. been offended

PHẦN 4: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA

Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn trái nghĩa với từ hoặc cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi. (12-
14)
12. After the scandal related to waste disposal at the company questions were coming at the manager thick
and fast.
A. quickly B. mercifully C. excessively D. scarcely
13. It has rained for four days without letting up.
A. thundering B. freezing
C. increasing in intensity D. slackening
14. The elderly couple can fend for themselves despite their age.
A. live independently from others
B. have poor memory
C. be unaware of the surrounding
D. be reliant on others
PHẦN 5: HOÀN THÀNH CÂU
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Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong mỗi câu hỏi. (15-19)
15. Automobile production in the United States…………….
A. have taken slumps and rises in recent years
B. has been rather erratic recently
C. has been erratically lately
D. are going up and down all the time
16. While attempting to reach his home before the storm,……………..
A. the bicycle of John broke down
B. it happened that Johns bike broke down
C. the storm caught John
D. John had an accident on his bicycle
17. Do you think Ms. Hillary Clinton will……………for Parliament in the next election?
A. sit B. run C. walk D. stand
18. This university’s programmes……………those of Harvard.
A. come second to B. are first
C. are second only to D. are in second place
19. By making it easier to trace who is phoning, companies have reduced the number of…………… calls.
A. evil B. malignant C. malicious D. wicked
PHẦN 6: ĐIỀN TỪ
Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn (20-27)
Less Is More When It Comes to Developing Bigger Brains
A team from the University of Oxford and Cardiff University have used mathematical models to
(20)………… the complex process of brain development that occurs as initialising cells, otherwise known as
progenitor cells, start to grow and begin to differentiate into more specialist cells at (21) …………points in
time. By applying this experimentally realistic model to mice, monkeys and humans, all of which use (22)
…………the same type of raw materials to develop a brain, the team identified the different brain
development strategies that separates each of the three mammals.
In particular, the equations looked at the ability of progenitor cells to (23) …………either into more
progenitor cells or into neurons. The equations were (24) …………linked to reallife experimental data from
mice, monkeys and humans and used to predict the original population of progenitor cells before the brains
started to develop.
The results showed that the human brain may develop from fewer raw materials (25) …………to both
mice and monkeys, which is surprising (26) …………that a human brain is much more complex than that of
a mouse. Interestingly when comparing the brain of a monkey to a mouse, the results showed that the
monkey brain is developed from more initial cells, leading to the creation of a larger brain. The team have
proposed that as the human brain has been formed and sculpted through more than 500 million years of (27)
…………, it has been able to develop more strategic ways of creating complex structures with fewer cells.
(From: sciencedaily.com)
20. A. reinforce B. reenact C. rejuvenate D. reintroduce
21. A. variant B. significant C. various D. similar
22. A. approximately B. roughly C. really D. extremely
23. A. divide B. multiply C. subtract D. add
24. A. precedentedly B. accidentally C. subsequently D. precedingly
25. A. comparing B. compared C. in comparison D. being compared
26. A. shown B. known C. taken D. given
27. A. transformation B. stagnation C. development D. evolution

PHẦN7: BÀI ĐỌC

Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời 8 câu hỏi kèm theo. (28-35)
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 AN UNHEALTHY OBSESSION
The Guinness Book of World Records describes Ranulph Fiennes as the world’s greatest living explorer.
His expeditions include the first polar circumnavigation of the Earth and the first unsupported crossing of the
Antarctic continent on foot. He has been up the White Nile in a hovercraft, and parachuted onto Europe’s
highest glacier. An obsession with diet and fitness comes with the territory, and for years Fiennes has fine-
tuned his body to cope with the most inhospitable of environments and the most stressful situations of
physical hell. So when I read that this model of physical fitness had gone and suffered a heart attack - not
while planting a flag in a no-man’s-land, but while boarding a plane - it came as something of a surprise.
Even what happened, lesser mortals like myself might be forgiven for wondering whether the benefits of
following a healthy lifestyle are all they’re racked up to be. Why bother exerting all that effort if in the end
survival turns out to be a lottery? Of course fitness and diet are only part of the story. “Some people live a
healthy lifestyle and still succumb to heart problems.” health expert Alison Shaw explains. Genetics and
family history also play a crucial role in determining who will achieve longevity. “It could all be a question
of genes”, she says, “but then some people never have a trace of the disease even though their family would
seem to make them prime targets.”
Whether or not some people are genetically programmed to have a higher chance of heart disease, there
are steps they can take to reduce their risks. A healthy diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables and reduced
levels of saturated fat helps prevent obesity and stops fatty deposits forming in the arteries and blocking
them. Smoking, incidentally, has the opposite effect, as nicotine increases the heart rate and makes the blood
clot more easily.
Exercise is highly beneficial as it reduces both the pulse rate and blood pressure so minimizing strain on
the heart as it pumps blood round the body. It also helps to keep the artery walls more elastic. “Whether
you’ve got a family history of heart disease or not, everybody should be living a healthy lifestyle,” Shaw
says. “We wouldn’t want people to stop looking after themselves.”
But can you look after yourself too much? On the subject of exercise, the standard recommendation is to
take five sessions of “moderate” exercise a week, where moderate is a little more than brisk walking. “We
need to be very careful when we’re doing extreme sports or endurance event,” says health expert Len
Almond. “Extreme physical stress can impose almost impossible demands on the body’s ability to recover.
The strain of endurance events such as exploration will force biochemical changes in the human body. The
physiological response to that kind of activity will be extreme... and how the body overcomes that is bound to
leave some kind of legacy.” So could Fiennes’s love for exploration and endurance events have contributed
to his condition? “It could have had an effect, or there may be genetic predisposition and an event could have
made it worse,” say Almond. “We haven’t done enough research in this area.”
This is changing though. There is growing interest in sports medicine, a field that arguably began as
long ago as 490BC when the first person to run the marathon ran the 26 miles from the town of Marathon to
Athens with news of a victory over the Persians. The man, a soldier called Pheidippides, collapsed as soon as
he arrived, and the cause of his sudden demise is not known. However, scientists are using athletes like him
to answer questions about the effects of extreme exercise on the heart. One group, at the University of
Inrsbruck in Austria, studied cyclists taking part in a race called the Tyronlean Otztaler Radmarathon, a one-
day event that covers 230km with an altitude change of 5,500m. They were interested in one particular
enzyme, high concentrations of which are found in those who have suffered a heart attack. The scientists
found that levels of this chemical increased in 13 of the 38 cyclists who completed the race. The largest
increases were seen in the youngest, fastest cyclists who had trained the hardest. Similar increases in the
chemical have been found in competitors in the Hawaii Ironman triathlon and in cross-country skiers.
Most of us will never put our bodies to such severe tests. But if when you hear about someone like
Fiennes you ask whether exercise is worth it, I advise you to consider your own priorities. Personally, I
subscribe to this adage sent in by a reader to a local newspaper. “Run not to add years to your life but to add
life to your years.”
(From: Advanced Result)
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28. What does the writer say in the first paragraph about Fiennes’ obsession with diet and health?
A. It was unreasonable even for an explorer.
B. It had become more intense with time.
C. It contributed to his collapse.
D. It makes subsequent events hard to believe.
29. The word “succumb” is closest in meaning to…………...
A. continue B. surrender C. conquer D. rise
30. On the question of who will live longest, it seems that…………....
A. genetic make-up is the main factor
B. there is no clear explanation why some people outlive others
C. lifestyle choices play little part
D. family history is not as significant as once thought
31. According to the text, one of the positive effects of taking regular exercise is that it…………....
A. speeds up the heart rate B. strengthens blood vessels
C. quickens the pulse D. reduces heart exertion
32. What does health expert Len Almond imply?
A. Our bodies can cope with intense physical stress.
B. We should allow a long period of recovery after any physical exercise.
C. There is more to learn about the effects of physical stress.
D. Taking part in endurance sports is harmful in the long term.
33. Experts in sports medicine have…………....
A. studied the effects of altitude on various types of athletes
B. questioned the wisdom of taking part in extreme sports
C. found a common factor among competitions in extreme sports
D. discovered an enzyme which causes heart attacks in cyclists
34. What final conclusion about exercise does the writer reach?
A. It makes life more enjoyable.
B. It may not be worth the effort.
C. It should be done in moderation.
D. It ought to be a priority.
35. The word “demise” is closest in meaning to…………...
A. operation B. death C. exhaustion D. accomplishment

PHẦN 8: HOÀN THÀNH HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng ở mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống. (36-40)
36. Alex: ‘‘Would you mind closing the door behind you, please?”
Adam: “…………...”
A. Of course you have to do it yourself.
B. Sorry, I will close it right away.
C. Yes, I would. Why not?
D. No, I wouldn’t. Do it yourself.
37. Jack: “Can I have some more ice-cream?”
Joe:“……………”
A. Of course, help yourself to it. B. Yes, you are so greedy a boy.
C. No, I don’t like ice-cream. D. I am happy to say that you can.
38. Laura: “Thanks for all that you’ve done for me.”
Jeffrey: “……………”
A. It was the least I could do. B. I have been waiting to hear this.
C. Never mind. D. The pleasure is mine.
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George: “……………”
A. Never mind, I can easily buy you another one.
B. How come? You are so absent-minded!
C. How many times will I have to buy you one?
D. Not at all. Lucidly, it didn’t cost me much.
40. Van: “Can you make us some coffee, Hoa?”
Hoa: “……………”
A. No, I won’t. I am afraid. B. Don’t worry. You can trust in me.
C. Sorry, I don’t. D. I am afraid I can’t now.

PHẨN 9: SẮP XẾP HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn là trật tự đúng của các lượt lời trong hội thoại đã cho. (41-45)
41.
a. How can I help you, sir?
b. No, that’s all. Thank you! Have a good day.
c. No. But would it be possible for you to tell me the balance of my savings account?
d. Certainly, just sign here. Would you like any cash back?
e. I need to make a deposit, please.
f. It’s printed on your receipt. Can I help you with anything else?
A. a.f-d-e-e-b B. a-d-c-e-b-f C. f-a-b-d-e-c D. f-a-d-c-b-e
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a. Yes, your choices are roasted potatoes or baby carrots.
b. What’s on the menu today?
c. Coming right up, sir.
d. Oh, that sounds very good. Does it come with a side dish?
e. Our special is grilled steak with mushrooms.
f. I think I’ll have it with potatoes, and please bring me some coffee.
A. c-d-a-e-f-a B. b-e-d-a-f-c C. b-c-e-d-a-f D. a-f-c-d-e-b
43.
a. I thought you did that yesterday!
b. We were going to, but my little brother got sick.
c. Hey, Tom! Do you want to go to the park for a walk?
d. Well, I guess I’ll have to ask someone else, then.
e. Sorry, I can’t. I’ve got to go to some department stores with my family.
f. Sorry. Maybe we can go another time.
A. c-f-d-a-b-e B. c-b-f-a-d-e C. c-e-a-b-d-f D. d-b-a-f-c-e
44.
a. Oh, did Marsha ask you to bring food?
b. Yes, everybody who was invited was supposed to sign up to bring something!
c. I forgot I was supposed to bring a bag of chips and some salsa!
d. What is it, John?
e. Well, I wouldn’t worry. It looks like there’s plenty of food for everybody.
f. Oh, no! I just realized something!
A. d-a-b-e-f-c B. f-c-d-a-b-e C. c-b-a-d-e-f D. f-d-c-a-b-e
45.
a. Then why is your nose all sunburned?
b. OK, I’ll spill the beans. I was there. My parents wanted to take us.
c. But my little brother saw you at the beach!
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e. Oh, I was really, really sick.
f. Why weren’t you in school yesterday, Victor?
A. f-e-c-d-a-b B. e-f-a-c-d-b C. a-b-c-f-d-e D. d-c-f-e-a-b

PHẦN 10: VIẾT LẠI CÂU

Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với câu đã cho trong câu hỏi. (46-50)
46. The past decade has seen an increasing number of famous people cashing in on their celebrity status by
getting their autobiographies published.
A. Ten years ago, if a person publicized his confession, he would become a celebrity.
B. The fact that many celebrities had famous publishers produce their confessions for the past decade
totally ruined their increasing careers.
C. The publications of some famous people’s autobiographies in the past ten years have done wonders
for their already high-profile status.
D. Unless they had publicized their private memoirs, their celebrity status wouldn’t have been that high.
47. Her colleagues were completely surprised when the head teacher resigned.
A. The head teachers’ resignation took her colleagues by complete surprise.
B. Teachers in the school were all so taken aback by the news that the head teacher was struck off.
C. The school’s principal decided to resign from her position due to her surprisingly complicated
relationship with her colleagues.
D. If the head teacher resigned, her colleagues would be completely astonished.
48. People can only enter the stadium if they have a pre-booked ticket.
A. Only when spectators had reserved for tickets they will be allowed to enter the stadium.
B. People were asked to stay out of the stadiums even when they had already booked the tickets.
C. Entrance to the stadium is restricted to those in possession of a pre-booked ticket.
D. The stadium is open free to those who have pre-booked tickets.
49. A local team has won the basketball championship for the third year running.
A. A local team has beaten the guest team for the third time in this basketball season to get the cup.
B. For the third year in succession, the basketball championship has been won by a local team.
C. A local basketball team had been unbeaten in the tournament for three consecutive years.
D. A local team has become the runner-up for three years in a row.
50. They chose that holiday resort because it was recommended in a newspaper article.
A. Their choice of holiday resort was influenced by a recommendation in a newspaper article.
B. They wrote a proposal in a newspaper article about the holiday resort they had gone to.
C. After considering many different suggestions in that newspaper article, they decided to go to that
holiday resort.
D. The newspaper is a good source of recommendation if you want to choose a holiday resort.

PHẦN 11: KẾT HỢP CÂU

Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với cặp câu đã cho trong câu hỏi. (51 -55)
51. Thanks for reminding me of the English mini-test. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have attended today’s lesson.
A. Had it not been for your reminder of the English mini-test I would have played truant during today’s
lesson.
B. I am indebted to you for reminding me about the English mini-test, which I was intending to be
absent from.
C. Your reminder of the English mini-test made me realize the true meaning of attending today’s lesson.
D. If you hadn’t reminded me of the English mini-test, I wouldn’t have skipped today’s lesson.
52. You have to tell me everything first. Then, I can help you.
A. Provided that I can help you, you have to tell me everything first.
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C. It is not until you have told me everything that I can help you.
D. As you still keep me in the dark about what happened, you can expect me to help you.
53. She is a rich lady. She leads a simple life.
A. However affluent she may seem, judging from her simple life, she is actually not.
B. Wealthy as she is, she has a very austere way of living.
C. Her affluence has no role to play in the choice of how she lives her life.
D. Her plain life style can give a false impression of how wealthy she is.
54. Numbers at the evening class have dwindled rather badly. In fact, if attendance gets any worse, we may
have to cancel the course altogether.
A. The cancellation of the course was a direct result of the badly attended evening classes.
B. The attendance of the evening classes has been putting pressure on the already badly-facilitated
course, which has led to the cancellation of it.
C. If the situation of the evening class attendance does not look up, we cannot rule out the possibility of
course dismissal.
D. Only when there is a plunge in the number of students attending the evening class can we go on
offering the course.
55. Jane really laid it on thick when she told the boss that she was not feeling very well. Unfortunately for
her, he realized immediately that she just wanted the afternoon off.
A. Jane pretended to be slightly under the weather, which left a negative impression on her shrewd boss.
B. Jane proved how thick-skinned she could be in being deceptive about her bad health conditions to her
boss.
C. The fact that Jane’s boss could see through her exaggeration when saying that she was under the
weather was something of a misfortune to her.
D. Jane have mixed feelings in lying about her bad health condition to her boss, which was really
unfortunate for her.

PHẦN 12: HOÀN THÀNH VĂN BẢN

Chọn 01 cụm từ hoặc câu trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn trong mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống tương
ứng trong bài luận đã cho. (56-60)
(56)………….. We now understand the importance of inherited characteristics more than ever before.
(57) …………..we are still unable to decide whether an individual’s personality and development are more
influenced by genetic factors (nature) or by the environment (nurture).
Research, relating to identical twins, has highlighted how significant inherited characteristics can be for
an individual’s life. (58) …………... It seems that the experiences we have in life are so unpredictable and so
powerful, that they can boost or over-ride other influences, and there seems to be plenty of research findings
to confirm this.
(59) …………..Instead, the traits we inherit from our parents and the situation and experiences that we
encounter in life are constantly interacting. It is the interaction of the two that shapes a person’s personality
and dictates how that personality develops. If this were not true, we would be able to predict the behavior and
character of a person from the moment they were born.
In conclusion, I do not think that either nature or nurture is the major influence on a person, but that both
have powerful effects. (60) …………...
56.
A. Genetic sciences have never received so much attention than ever before
B. Humans mental and physical development is believed to be rooted in the genetic system
C. Today the way we consider human psychology and mental development is heavily influenced by the
genetic sciences
D. The place where a person live has a more significant impact on his psychological and mental
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57.
A. Yet B. And C. So D. Because
58.
A. In addition, these characteristics would develop in each individual, irrespective of the situation in
which he grows up
B. But whether these characteristics are able to develop within the personality of an individual surely
depends on whether the circumstances allow such a development
C. These twins are likely to develop similar characteristics similar to those of their biological parents
D. The environment in which the twins grow up, on the other hand, will deter the development of the
inherited characteristics
59.
A. Consequently, a person is influenced by both nature and nurture
B. My own view is that there is no one major influence in a persons life
C. However, it is suggested that parents have the most crucial role in developing a person’s traits
D. If people ask me, I would say I support the view that good personality is reinforced by good
parenting and childhood experiences
60.
A. Whether nurture or nature should be scrutinized depends on the perspective of each parent
B. Furthermore, these factors are very difficult to control and still leave scientists with many unanswered
questions
C. If we want to raise a good person, we should combine these factors
D. How these factors interact is still unknown today and they remain largely unpredictable in a person’s
life
PHẦN 13: TỰ LUẬN
61. Viết một văn bản khoảng 250 từ về chủ đề sau:
Some people think that parents should involve their children in making decisions that affect the children
themselves, while others think that children are not mature enough to weigh the pros and cons of things
sensibly. What is your opinion of this matter?
- HẾT -

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 ĐỀ SỐ 3
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
Tổng số câu hỏi: 61
PHẦN 1: CÁCH PHÁT ÂM CỦA ÂM VỊ TRONG TỪ
Chọn 01 trong 04 lựa chọn có phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với những lựa chọn còn lại. (1-4)
1. A. aegis B. algae C. anger D. apparatus
2. A. premise B. chemise C. practice D. treatise
3. A. booth B. baboon C. smooth D. foot
4. A. banquet B. bouquet C. racquet D. croquet

PHẦN 2: TRỌNG ÂM
Chọn 01 từ trong 04 từ đã cho có cấu trúc trọng âm khác với các từ còn lại. (5-8)
5. A. expected B. meander C. apprehend D. alternate
6. A. diversity B. amphibian C. insulating D. encouraging
7. A. contradict B. manifest C. compromise D. influence
8. A. compulsory B. necessitate C. intermediate D. prerequisite

PHẦN 3: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA

Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn có nghĩa gần nhất với từ/cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi.
(9-11)
9. He was fed up to the back teeth with being criticized in public all the time.
A. escalated B. exasperated C. exaggerated D. exacerbated
10. “Wow, you’ve already finished your assignments? They are not due until next week; you are really on
the ball. I wish I could be more organized.”
A. are employed B. react quickly and correctly
C. overdo your duty D. are a great person
11. It’s going to be Sherley’s birthday soon. Maybe we can pitch in and buy her something great.
A. make a joint effort B. make a compromise
C. reach a conclusion soon D. split the difference

PHẦN 4: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA

Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn trái nghĩa với từ hoặc cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi. (12-
14)
12. The factory is firing on all cylinders to finish the orders on time.
A. making every effort B. making poor uses of its resources
C. going to any lengths D. working sluggishly
13. Don’t tell me not to worry. I am 28 years old and I’m still living from hand to mouth.
A. well-off B. frugal C. economical D. abstinent
14. The committee has spent an enormous amount of money on this project yet it has no bright future.
A. gigantic B. vast C. tremendous D. minute

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PHẦN 5: HOÀN THÀNH CÂU
Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong mỗi câu hỏi (15-19)
15. Remember if you go into that meeting without being prepared with some answer, you will simply
be…………..
A. a bird with no wings B. a sitting duck
C. a fish out of water D. a sick animal
16. He has received several scholarships…………..
A. not only because of his artistic but his academic ability.
B. for both his academic ability as well as his artistic.
C. because of his academic and artistic ability.
D. as resulting of his ability in the art and in the academy.
17. We have decided to go out tonight and paint the town…………... Everyone wants to have a great time.
A. red B. blue C. black D. white
18. You have to read between the…………..of what is written in the diary to fully understand what she is
trying to say.
A. pages B. paragraphs C. passages D. lines
19. If you do not make the………….., the restaurant will not take you in as a manager.
A. grade B. score C. mark D. point

PHẨN 6: ĐIỀN TỪ
Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn. (20-27)
Europe’s plastics industry is about to boom
Plans for a huge and controversial new chemical plant in Antwerp, Belgium, are drawing attention to
several European countties’ growing imports of chemicals from the United States: by-products of fracked
natural gas and oil that would (20)……………plastic production, even as the European Union rolls (21)
……………aggressive plans for reducing plastic waste and battling climate change.
The U.S.-to-Europe trade in petrochemical by-products, coming as global demand for plastic climbs,
could potentially (22) ……………the European goals on both waste and carbon emissions.
The expansion of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in the United States has created a plentiful supply of
ethane, a(n) (23) ……………for making plastic which flows as a by-product of fracking for oil and natural
gas. Its availability, and low cost, have (24) ……………a massive buildout of plastic production in Texas,
Louisiana, and western Pennsylvania.
But much more ethane gas is bubbling up (25) ……………, so fracking firms are selling increasing
amounts overseas at bargain prices. In 2016, a (26) ……………of vast, custom-built ships started hauling it
across the Atlantic, giving plastic makers in Britain, Norway, and Sweden access to the supply of this key
component for their processing facilities. These facilities, known as ethane crackers, apply intense pressure
and heat - around l,500°F - to break the bonds of the ethane molecules. That “cracks” the ethane into a gas
called ethylene. Then, through pressure and with help from a catalyst, the ethylene is (27) ……………into
polyethylene resin, a common plastic.
(Source: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/europe-plastics-
industry-about-to-boom-us-fracking-driving-it)
20. A. burn B. empower C. fuel D. energize
21. A. out B. up C. in D. down
22. A. belie B. undermine C. behold D. underachieve
23. A. ingredient B. component C. composer D. element
24. A. hinder B. prompted C. precede D. precinct
25. A. than those plants B. than can use those plants
C. than used by those plants D. than those plants can use
26. A. group B. pack C. line D. fleet
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PHẦN 7: BÀI ĐỌC

Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời 8 câu hỏi kèm theo. (28-35)
Every year, thousands of students fly to the United States to spend their holidays working at summer
camps. In return, they get a free return flight, full board, pocket money and the chance to travel. Lucy
Gribble joined Camp America and spent eight weeks working at a summer camp for six to sixteen-year-olds.
I applied at the last minute and was so thrilled at the prospect of spending the holidays doing something
more exciting than working in the local supermarket, that I hastily accepted the only job left- in the camp
laundry.
I started to have my doubts while squashed between the windsurfing instructor and the aerobic teacher
during the bumpy three-hour ride to the camp, about 90 miles from New York City. Then, on arrival I was
told by the camp director that I would be doing the washing for 200 children - on my own. For the first week,
the party sent out by the job agency - seven English students and one Welsh, one Pole and one Australian -
became a full-time cleaning squad, getting the place ready for grand opening.
We swept out dead birds from the bunkrooms, scrubbed the lavatories, gymnasium and kitchen, polished
the cooking equipment, mowed the lawns, put up the sports nets, and lugged any luggage sent on ahead to the
bedrooms.
After the children’s arrival I had to work from 8.45 in the morning to 10.30 at night to get all my work
done. “Don’t worry”, said the director. “The kids always throw all their clothes in the wash after five minutes
in the first week”. I smiled through gritted teeth.
Considering there was no hot water in the laundry and the rickety old machines, the washing came out
remarkably well. But with so many clothes to wash and dry, some washing did get mixed up. I had six-year-
olds marching up and telling me their parents would be very angry if I did not find their favourite sweater.
The kitchen workers and myself found ourselves at the bottom of the camp’s class system. We were
never invited to join in the evening activities and at the talent show we were the only six out of the entire
camp to be excluded. When we did manage to get out of the camp, our evenings tended to consist of eating
ice-cream in the local gas station or driving 20 miles to a restaurant to drink cheap lemonade. Despite the
unexciting venues, we made the best of the situation and enjoyed a lot of laughs throughout the summer.
The camp itself had a large lake and excellent sporting activities. But because organized activities for the
children carried on into the evening we usually only got the chance to use the tennis courts or the swimming
pool.
I shared a room with three 18-year-old girls from New York. They had never been away from home
before and spent most of the night screaming with excitement. They each had three trunks full of clothes and
thought it was hilarious that I had only a rucksack. On some nights the only way to get any rest was to “go
sick” and sleep in the medical centre.
The camp food was poor with child sized portions, fresh fruit and vegetables were rare. One catering
worker even stood over the pineapple rings checking that you took only one each.
The plus points of the camp were the beautiful parkland setting, meeting a great bunch of traveling
companions and managing to work my way through far more of my course books for my English degree than
I would have done back home.
And without Camp America’s free flight to the US - and a rail ticket from my parents -I would never
have seen Niagara Falls, climbed the Empire State building, visited Washington DC or had my picture taken
with Mickey Mouse at Disney World, all of which I did after the camp closed down.
(From: Focus on First Practice Test Guidance)
28. Lucy was surprised to find that…………..
A. the camp was so far from New York City.
B. there would be so many children at the camp.
C. she would be working without any help.
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29. The director suggested that the first week was the worst because…………..
A. children used the laundry more.
B. the children’s clothes were dirtier.
C. the laundry equipment wasn’t working well.
D. Lucy was still learning how to do the job.
30. By saying “I smiled through gritted teeth.”, what does the writer mean?
A. She accepted to do the laundry against her will and it was obvious to others how she really felt.
B. She was happy to do the laundry and showed her feeling to everyone.
C. She didn’t accept to do the laundry and told the director.
D. She considered asking the children to do wash their clothes by themselves.
31. One problem she had in her work was that…………..
A. the colours in the clothes ran together.
B. some clothes got damaged in the wash.
C. she couldn’t get clothes completely clean.
D. some clothes got temporarily lost.
32. Lucy and the kitchen workers…………….
A. were the slowest at learning their job.
B. had to organize their own social life.
C. didn’t get on together very well.
D. used to avoid the evening activities.
33. She sometimes didn't sleep in her room because …………..
A. she didn’t feel very well.
B. she had argued with her room mates.
C. the room was very crowded.
D. the room was too noisy.
34. One thing Lucy didn't like about the meals was that…………..
A. the helpings were very small.
B. the food was usually overcooked.
C. there was never any fruit.
D. people watched you while you ate.
35. One advantage of her time at the camp was that Lucy…………..
A. was able to enjoy several sporting activities.
B. managed to save up some money.
C. had time to spend studying.
D. joined the children on visits to places of interest.

PHẦN 8: HOÀN THÀNH HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng ở mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống. (36-40)
36. Harry: “Will you please spare me a few minutes right now?”
Kate: “…………..”
A. No, I don’t. Because I have no time.
B. Yes, but you should know that you’re so irritating.
C. I am afraid not. But I’ll be free this evening.
D. Yes, how about this evening?
37. William: “Would you like me to do it?”
Megan: “…………..”
A. Yes, I’ll be happy to do it.
B. It’s all right as it is.
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D. Please but there’s no need.
38. Harry: “Look! I just got an e-mail from Elise in France.”
Kate: “………………”
A. How exciting! I want to read it, too.
B. Elise is a good girl.
C. Where is the email?
D. I have never been to France.
39. Alex: “Why don’t we go somewhere this year?”
Lynn: “…………...”
A. Yes, let’s do that B. I like it C. I think so D. Not bad
40. Richard: “You don’t like wine, do you?”
Gosh: “………….. I never drink it.”
A. Yes, I don’t B. No, I don’t C. Yes, I do D. No, I am not

PHẦN 9: SẮP XẾP HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn là trật tự đúng của các lượt lời trong hội thoại đã cho. (41-45)
41.
a. I think I need to buy a car.
b. That’s true. But I’m moving out of the city soon to a more suburban area.
c. Why? Buying a car is expensive. Gas is expensive, too.
d. I understand.
e. Yes. I know it costs a lot, but I hate taking public transportation.
f. Oh, so you would need a car to drive to work?
A. a-c-b-f-e-d B. a-f-b-e-c-d C. b-d-c-f-a-e D. f-a-b-c-d-e
42.
a. I’ve got to finish raking up all these leaves, and I don’t think I can finish it today.
b. I’d love to, but I don’t think I can do it today.
c. Wow! The Story is playing at the movie theater.
d. Oh, let’s go see it! I hear it’s a great movie.
e. Why not? It’s the weekend.
f. I don’t know what to say...
A. a-f-e-d-c-b B. c-d-b-e-a-f C. a-f-e-b-c-d D. f-e-a-c-b-d
43.
a. Yeah. So I need a ride, and I think you’d enjoy meeting her.
b. Oh, is she the one who plays the guitar?
c. Sure, but why do you need to go?
d. I want to meet my friend, Sarah. She’s coming into town.
e. Jason, can you give me a ride to the train station?
A. e-a-c-b-d B. e-c-d-b-a C. a-c-d-e-b D. e-a-d-b-c
44.
a. I’ve never met Sarah.
b. Is she the girl with straight brown hair at the table?
c. I’m sure you will like her. She’s really nice.
d. No, Sarah has long, curly, red hair.
e. Yes, that’s her. Let’s go over, and I’ll introduce you two. She’s really friendly.
f. Oh, I think I see her now. She’s wearing a black dress, right?
A. b-d-f-e-a-c B. b-d-c-f-a-e C. a-c-b-d-f-e D. a-f-c-d-e-b

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a. We have toast and cherry muffins.
b. If you re really hungry, the pancakes or donuts are wonderful.
c. Eggs always sound good. But what do you suggest?
d. Perfect. I’ll have a cherry muffin, please. And a cup of coffee. Thanks.
e. Hmm. That sounds too heavy. What else do you have?
f. Good morning. What can I get you today?
A. f-a-e-b-c-d B. b-d-c-a-f-e C. a-f-c-d-e-b D. f-c-b-e-a-d

PHẦN 10: VIẾT LẠI CÂU

Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với câu đã cho trong câu hỏi. (46-50)
41. Forecasters are trying to protect themselves from making the wrong prediction about the storm, saying
that it could bring lots of snow, or it could head away from us.
A. Forecasters are making an effort to cover up their competencies by giving inconclusive speculations
about the whereabouts of the storm.
B. Forecasters are hedging their bets about the storm, saying that it could either bring snow or dodge
away from us.
C. Forecasters are jeopardizing then career by letting the effects of the storm imprecisely predicted,
saying it either lets off or creates a lot of snow.
D. The potential effects of the approaching storm are left to chances because the forecasters do not want
to lose their faces.
47. Although I am angry about what happened, in no circumstances would I want anyone to intervene on my
behalf.
A. Outraged though I am about what occurred, the least thing I want to do is fending for myself.
B. Provided that I am not irritated by the happenings, I would let someone to take side on behalf of me.
C. Although I was driven to edges when I knew what happened, the last thing I would want is for
anyone to intervene on my behalf.
D. I still want to act on my own even though what happened is really a pain on my neck.
48. The door-to-door sales representative was just pretending to be honest and was actually a swindler.
A. The seemingly honest door-to-door sales representative exuded an air of insincerity.
B. The door-to-door sales representative was actually making a mountain out of a molehill with his off-
color impression.
C. It turned out that the swindle door-to-door sales representatives was trying to mak a monkey out of
naive people.
D. It turned out that the door-to-door sales representative was sailing under false colors and was actually
a swindler.
49. You may be dismissed if you fail to observe the company's dress code.
A. If you cannot see the way people at this dress while they are at work you will be given the sack.
B. Failure to dress in that way that is prescribed may led to your being made redundant.
C. Unless you abide by the company’s dress code, you will be made redundant.
D. Failure to conform to the company’s dress code may result in your dismissal.
50. Frank didn't tell Sarah his news until she had finished her homework.
A. Frank waited for Sarah to finish her homework before telling her his news.
B. Not until Frank told her his news did Sarah finish her homework.
C. Only when Sarah had finished her homework was she allowed into Frank’s news.
D. No sooner had Sarah finished her homework than she was told about Frank’s news.

PHẦN 11: KẾT HỢP CÂU

Chọn câu đông nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với cặp câu đã cho trong câu hỏi. (51-55)
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51. Her meeting with Dalai Latma was the turning point of her life. After that, nothing was the same for her.
A. After she met Dalai Lama, she turned over new leaves.
B. Her meeting with Dalai Lama marked a milestone in her life because it appealed to her better nature.
C. After her reconciliation with Dalai Lama her life was changed once and for all.
D. Her meeting with Dalai Lama meant a world to her for it radically changed her outlook on life.
52. The iPhone slipped out of my hands and fell downstairs. Luckily, it is still in one piece.
A. It was something short of a miracle that the iPhone stay untouched after it slid out of my hand
downstairs.
B. It was by a stroke of luck that the iPhone did not disintegrate when I threw it downstairs.
C. The fact that the iPhone was not smashed when I accidentally dropped it downstairs was nothing
short of luck to me.
D. I was with luck when my iPhone fell downstairs and slid out of my hand.
53. He must have been hungry. Did you see the way he wolfed his dinner down?
A. The way he bit off more than he could chew indicated his level of hunger.
B. His appetite for food at the time must have been insatiable due to his being starved.
C. Judging from the way he was eating a whale of food I know that he must have been starving.
D. The fact that he was eating like a horse showed how famished he must have been.
54. He traded some silver cutleries at a flea market. He came across them in his basement.
A. The basement had the silver cutleries that he came across and traded at a flea market.
B. He came across some silver cutleries in his basement and sold them at a flea market.
C. He sold some silver cutleries at a flea market that he came across in his basement.
D. The silver cutleries which he traded at the flea market he came across them in his basement.
55. Professor Brown finished answering some questions about the situation in Korea for the TV news. He
returned to his office and got some notes ready for his speech.
A. Before Professor Brown went back to his office to prepare for his speech, he had answered some
questions on the situation in Korea on the TV news.
B. Because he had to explain the situation in Korea on the news on TV, Professor Brown went back to
his office to get his notes sorted out.
C. Professor Brown had some notes that he was to use for his speech, and he used them in the interview
he had with the TV news over the situation in Korea.
D. Professor Brown went back to his office to compose the speech that he was to give on the situation in
Korea for the TV news.

PHẦN 12: HOÀN THÀNH VĂN BẢN

Chọn 01 cụm từ hoặc câu trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn trong mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống tương
ứng trong bài luận đã cho. (56-60)
There is an old saying that “honesty is the best policy”, but sometimes it seems we’re far more inclined
to bend the truth or just tell barefaced lies. (56)……………..
Let’s begin with personal relationships. Lack of honesty here leads to all kinds of problems. Take, for
example, the relationship between parents and children. (57) ……………..The result is that you will have to
work hard to win back that trust. It’s the same with friends. If you can’t depend on them to tell you the truth
or if you let them down, then your friendship is unlikely to last.
Honesty at work is just as important. In the first place, a dishonest worker can cost a business dearly.
(58) ……………... Not so serious you may say, but it is my belief that this shows a person who does not
value honesty. (59) ……………... Most people work in teams and if you cannot trust a colleague, the team
will break down.
(60) …………….., it is my belief that honesty in our lives is absolutely crucial. Take it away, and our
lives would become extremely unpleasant and this may affect others too.

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A. In this essay, I’m going to explain why I think honesty is an important part of our life
B. From my perspective, I suppose we can tell white lies once in a while, but sooner or later the truth
will come out
C. I personally think a person should have their own choice whether to tell truth or lies
D. I strongly believe that having to listen to lies, even white lies, makes people stressed and lose faith in
life
57.
A. Parents always love their children unconditionally; hence, they can forgive any mistakes that their
children commit
B. If you lie to your parents about what you have or have not done, you could be in trouble when they
find out
C. Parents should never tell lies to their children in order to set good examples
D. If you are afraid to make your parents worried about you, you can tell them half of the truth
58.
A. If you are in a really bad health condition, of course you can call in sick; but stealing things from the
office is unacceptable
B. There are many disgraceful acts which are frowned upon in the office, and you may get fined if you
commit them
C. It might start with calling in sick when there is nothing wrong or taking office stationery home
D. People who negative affect their office by pretending to be sick, or even stealing stationery, should be
fined
59.
A. The second thing is that if you are an exceptional person, you might be abhorred at the workplace
B. Last but not least, an employee who is always excusing for doing things badly will be sacked sooner
or later
C. Another negative influence of having a liar in the office is that he will drive other loyal workers away
D. Secondly, an untrustworthy worker makes a bad colleague
60.
A. In conclusion, B. One last word,
C. To sum, D. Finally,

PHẦN 13: TỰ LUẬN

61. Viết một vản bản khoảng 250 từ về chủ đề sau:
Some people think that tests are an important part of education while others are campaigning to reduce the
number of tests in schools. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.

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 ĐỀ SỐ 4
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
Tổng số câu hỏi: 61
PHẦN 1: CÁCH PHÁT ÂM CỦA ÂM VỊ TRONG TỪ
Chọn 01 trong 04 lựa chọn có phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với những lựa chọn còn lại. (1-4)
1. A. drama B. grammar C. damage D. mammal
2. A. furnishing B. preparation C. preposition D. prerequisite
3. A. says B. plays C. lays D. chaos
4. A. fear B. near C. pear D. rear

PHẦN 2: TRỌNG ÂM
Chọn 01 từ trong 04 từ đã cho có cấu trúc trọng âm khác với các từ còn lại. (5-8)
5. A. argumentative B. psychological C. contributary D. hypersensitive
6. A. admirable B. advantageous C. conscientious D. analytic
7. A. pregnancy B. internship C. inventory D. interrupt
8. A. complacent B. democrat C. jeopardy D. competence

PHẦN 3: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA

Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn có nghĩa gần nhất với từ/cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi.
(9-11)
9. No matter what I said to him, he still did not believe me. He is certainly a hard nut to crack.
A. insatiable B. obstinate C. obsolete D. controversial
10. You must admit the organizers have gone to great lengths to cater for all tastes.
A. fought tooth and nail B. gone into hot waters
C. put their shoulder to the wheel D. acted their ages
11. Louis Pasteur broke new ground in medicine with his revolutionary discovery of the vaccine against
rabies.
A. accidentally discovered something B. discovered something new
C. created a new field D. blazed a completely new trail
PHẦN 4: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA
12. His active participation in the negotiation was instrumental in bringing about an end to the strike.
A. critical B. vigorous C. downsized D. insignificant
13. Our farmland was very adjacent to the river, which is quite an advantage, especially in the dry season.
A. inconvenient for B. handy for
C. disadvantaged at D. distant from
14. The group of criminals meet on the last Monday of every month in a dilapidated house.
A. neglected B. public C. furnished D. run-down

PHẦN 5: HOÀN THÀNH CÂU

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong mỗi câu hỏi. (15-19)
15. I remember uncle David as an unusually cheerful person. His supply of funny stories and jokes always
seemed…………. He could tell them all day and night without stopping.
A. exhaustive B. inexhaustible C. unexhaustable D. exhaustless
16. Why did you tell so many untrue stories about Jane? It was most………….of you to have done it.
A. thoughtful B. thoughtless C. unthinkable D. unthoughtable
17. When the leader of the expedition to the Arctic Circle offered to take him there, he………….at the
chance.
A. called B. jumped C. got D. came
18. Global warming has progressed………….glaciers everywhere are shrinking.
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C. enough to cause D. so great an extent that
19. The chief accountant violated the law, so it would be irresponsible of the company………….
A. not to fire him B. if they won’t fire him
C. that they not fire him D. for not firing him

PHẦN 6: ĐIỀN TỪ
Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn đề điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn. (20-27)
A “superhero” delivery driver in Hanoi has saved a two-year-old girl who fell from a 12th-floor
balcony.
Nguyen Ngoc Manh, 31, was sitting in his car waiting to make a delivery at 5pm on Sunday when he
heard a child crying. A woman started screaming and he (20)…………….his head out of the window to see
what was going on. He first thought it was a child having a tantrum, but quickly realised it was something
else. The child was nearly 50 metres above ground.
“I saw a girl climbing out of the balcony,” he said. He jumped out of his car and climbed up on to a
nearby building to get closer (21) ……………. the child fall. “I mounted a two-metre-high tile roof to seek a
proper position to get the girl,” he said, still trembling from the rescue.
Standing on a metallic roof used to store generators, he lost his footing as the child began to fall. But he
flung himself (22) ……………. to catch her, landing so hard that he left a dent in the roof. “I tried to reach
out my hand and took the maximum effort to catch the girl,” he said, hoping that at the very (23) …………
he might be able to prevent her from falling straight to the ground.
In a video of the incident taken from a nearby apartment building, the child can be seen climbing over
the balcony railing and on to a thin ledge. Neighbours in a building opposite can be heard (24) …………….
out to her. The child holds (25) ……………. for a few moments before losing her grip and falling. “Luckily,
the baby fell into my lap,” Nguyen said. “I hurriedly (26) …………….her then saw blood leaking from her
mouth, I was very frightened.”
The child was taken to the National Children’s Hospital where doctors told local media she had (27)
…………….her hip but suffered no other injuries. Le Ngoc Duy, a doctor at the hospital, said she was in a
cast and being monitored.
(Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/02/superhero-delivery-driver-
catches- toddler-falling-from-12th-floor-balcony-in-vietnam)
20. A. stuck B. went C. made D. took
21. A. could B. might C. should D. would
22. A. backward B. upward C. downward D. forward
23. A. least B. most C. first D. last
24. A. sobbing B. crying C. weeping D. sighing
25. A. forth B. back C. on D. off
26. A. adopted B. seized C. locked D. embraced
27. A. unlocated B. dislocated C. illocated D. mislocated

PHẦN 7: BÀI ĐỌC

Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời 8 câu hỏi kèm theo. (28-35)
Until fairly recently, explaining the presence of human beings in Australia was not such a problem. At
the beginning of the twentieth century, it was thought that Aborigines had been on the continent for no more
than 400 years. As recently as the 1960s, the time-frame was estimated to be perhaps 8,000 years. Then in
1969 a geologist from the Australian National University in Canberra was poking around on the shores of a
long-dried lake bed called Mungo in a dry and lonely corner of New South Wales when something caught his
eye. It was the skeleton of a woman sticking out slightly from a sandbank. The bones were collected and sent
off for carbon dating. When the report came back, it showed that the woman had died 23,000 years ago.
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least 45,000 years ago but probably more like 60,000.
The first occupants of Australia could not have walked there because at no point in human times has
Australia not been an island. They could not have arisen independently because Australia has no apelike
creatures from which humans could have descended. The first arrivals could only have come by sea,
presumably from Timor or the Indonesian archipelago, and here is where the problems arise.
In order to put Homo sapiens in Australia you must accept that at a point in time so remote that it
precedes the known rise of behaviourally modern humans, there lived in southern Asia a people so advanced
that they were fishing inshore waters from boats of some sort. Never mind that the archaeological record
shows no one else on earth doing this for another 30,000 years.
Next, we have to explain what led them to cross at least sixty miles of open sea to reach a land they
could hardly have known was there. The scenario that is usually described is of a simple fishing craft
probably little more than a floating platform - accidentally carried out to sea probably in one of the sudden
storms that are characteristic of this area. This craft then drifted helplessly for some days before washing up
on a beach in northern Australia. So far, so good.
The question that naturally arises - but is seldom asked - is how you get a new population out of this. If
it’s a lone fisherman who is carried off to Australia, then clearly he must find his way back to his homeland
to report his discovery and persuade enough people to come with him to start a colony. This suggests, of
course, the possession of considerable sailing skills.
By any measure this is a staggeringly momentous achievement. And how much notice is paid to it?
Well, ask yourself the last time when you read anything about it. When was the last time in any context
concerning human movements and the rise of civilisations that you saw even a passing mention of the role of
aborigines? They are the planet’s invisible people.
A big part of the problem is that for most of us it is nearly impossible to grasp what an extraordinary
span of time we are considering here. Assume for the sake of argument that the Aborigines arrived 60,000
years ago (that is the figure used by Roger Lewin of Havard in Principles of Evolution, a standard text). On
that scale, the total period of European occupation of Australia represents about 0.3 percent of the total. In
other words, for the first 99.7 per cent of its inhabited history, the Aborigines had Australia to themselves.
They have been there an unimaginably long time.
(From: First Practice Tests Extra)
28. What did the discovery of the skeleton show?
A. Aborigines used to live in very remote parts of Australia.
B. The area called Mungo, now dry, was once a lake.
C. Aborigines have been in Australia far longer than previously thought.
D. The Aborigine population was larger than originally thought.
29. Which of the following statements is NOT true, according to the text?
A. Australia has always been an island since people existed.
B. Australian apes became extinct before human times.
C. Aborigines probably originated in Timor or Indonesia.
D. Aborigines must have arrived in Australia by sea.
30. Why is it so surprising that Homo sapiens got to Australia?
A. It required skills that people generally developed very much later.
B. People in that area were less advanced than other peoples at this time.
C. Only much smaller boats have been found elsewhere from this period.
D. Aborigines are not particularly known for their sailing skills.
31. What usually provides the explanation for the Aborigines’ arrival in Australia?
A. their curiosity B. bad weather
C. a desire for better fishing D. hunger for land
32. This author is puzzled by how…………….
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B. the aborigines got enough food and water to survive the crossing.
C. enough people got there to found a settlement.
D. the Aborigines chose not to return to their homeland.
33. Which word could replace “staggeringly” without changing the meaning?
A. extraordinarily B. shockingly
C. wonderfully D. desperately
34. What does the writer seem most surprised by at the end of this extract?
A. the way that Aborigines managed to establish themselves in Australia
B. how badly European settlers treated Australian Aborigines
C. how long Australian Aborigines have lived on the continent
D. the fact that so little attention is paid to this aspect of human history
35. What are the main points the writer is making in the last paragraph?
A. The Europeans had no rights to take over Aborigine land in Australia.
B. No one can be exactly certain as to when the Aborigines first arrived in Australia.
C. The Aborigines have inhabited Australia for much longer than the Europeans have Europe.
D. The Aborigines were the only people in Australia for most of the time since it was settled.

PHẦN 8: HOÀN THÀNH HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng ở mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống. (36-40)
36. William: Can you tell me the price of this stamp?
Margaret: ………………
A. Sure, they are twenty cents each.
B. Not many people use stamps these days.
C. I love stamp collecting.
D. Sorry, this is the last stamp we have.
37. Mark: Could you take a picture for me?
Wallis: ………………
A. I’m sorry, I don’t have a camera.
B. Certainly. One, two, three!
C. Oh, photography is not my favourite.
D. I don’t think you look good in this photo.
38. Sally: “Thank you very much for your lift.”
James: “……………”
A. You can share the fare then. B. I see.
C. Delighted I was able to help. D. Thank you.
39. Richard: “You don’t like wine, do you?”
Gosh: “………….. I never drink it.”
A. Yes, I don’t B. No, I don’t C. Yes, I do D. No, I am not
40. Zach: “ Would you like a cup of coffee?”
Jake: “……………”
A. I’d love to B. No, thanks C. No, I wouldn’t D. I do like

PHẦN 9: SẮP XẾP HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn là trật tự đúng của các lượt lời trong hội thoại đã cho. (41-45)
41.
a. What a beautiful old chair! How much is it?
b. I’m asking for one hundred dollars for it.
c. Great. Let me help you load it in your truck.
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e. Well, it’s worth at least two hundred. How about eighty-five dollars?
f. OK, it’s a deal!
A. a-b-d-e-f-c B. b-e-c-f-d-a C. e-f-a-d-b-c D. b-c-e-d-a-b
42.
a. I’ll try to be there closer to three.
b. I bought invitations and balloons for the baby shower.
c. I have a soccer game at one. I’m not sure I’ll be finished by then.
d. You can come any time after two.
e. Great! It’s on Sunday, right? What time?
f. Were going to start at two.
A. b-e-f-c-d-a B. b-d-c-a-f-e C. e-f-d-c-a-b D. e-d-c-f-a-b
43.
a. Italian sounds good, but I’m having a hard time deciding. Let’s eat Mexican food instead.
b. So should we go to La Casa Restaurant?
c. Yeah, I haven’t had that for a while.
d. Yeah, that works for me.
e. I want Italian food tonight. How about you?
f. I’m hungry, Tim. What sounds good to you?
A. f-b-d-a-c-e B. f-e-a-c-b-d C. a-c-e-d-f-b D. a-c-e-f-b-d
44.
a. I can’t keep my eyes open. I’m falling asleep in the middle of the day.
b. Did you enjoy your trip?
c. Yes, but I’m having a hard time this week.
d. What are you going to do?
e. I’m sorry. What’s wrong?
f. I don’t know. I think I just need to get used to working again.
A. b-c-e-a-d-f B. b-c-d-f-a-e C. b-c-a-e-f-d D. b-c-a-f-d-e
45.
a. Let me check. I have you signed up for a king-sized bed. Do you want to change that?
b. You’ll be staying in room 211, which is very spacious. It’s just up the stairs and to your right.
c. No, that’s fine. Thank you.
d. All right, Mrs. Smith. Let me get your room key for you.
e. Thanks. I reserved a queen-sized bed, right?
f. Hi, I have a reservation under Deborah Smith.
A. e-f-a-b-c-d B. f-d-c-d-e-a C. f-d-e-a-c-b D. a-e-f-c-d-b

PHẦN 10: VIẾT LẠI CÂU

Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với câu đã cho trong câu hỏi. (46-50)
46. The admission board usually need specific qualifications to let someone onto the nursing course, but they
said they would treat Sarana differently because of her practical experience.
A. Although Sarana had hands-on experience, she was treated exceptionally badly as the admission
board needed particular qualifications to get on the nursing course
B. Qualifications of certain kinds are often required for admission to nursing course, but they agreed to
make an exception in Sarana’s case because of their hands-on experience.
C. Sarana was the only applicant who was qualified for the nursing course and treated exceptionally
although she didn’t have any first-hand experience as required by the admission board.
D. With her practical experience, Sarana was accepted to join the nursing course with no exception
because she had no qualifications.
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47. Stephan thought that nobody had done much to prepare for Alex's farewell party.
A. Stephan had an expression of careless arrangements for the party to welcome Alex.
B. Nobody was thought to tell Stephan to be well-prepared for Alex’s farewell party.
C. Stephan criticized everybody for not paying attention to prepare for Alex’s farewell party.
D. Stephan was under the impression that little had been done in preparation for Alex’s farewell party.
48. Reducing the time we spend on boring paperwork would be good for all of us.
A. Everyone would have more time for paperwork if they shorten their time gossiping about boring
people.
B. It is required that everyone’s time spent on boring paperwork be reduced.
C. We demanded the paperwork process to be short and the boss said it would be good for us.
D. It would be in everyone’s desire to cut down on the time we spend on boring paperwork.
49. Simon is far superior to me in terms of technical knowledge.
A. When it comes to technical knowledge, I am no match for Simon.
B. Regardless of technical knowledge, I am no match for Simon.
C. In respect of technical knowledge, I am not matched up with Simon.
D. Irrespective of technical knowledge, I am not matched up with Simon.
50. I think you should have some consideration for those who don’t have lives as advantaged as yours.
A. I don’t think you have ever sympathized for the underprivileged around you.
B. The underprivileged in our society should be taken into consideration.
C. I think you should spare a thought for those whose lives aren’t as privileged as yours.
D. If I were you, I would consider the people who are poor before complaining about your life.

PHẦN 11: KẾT HỢP CÂU

Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với cặp câu đã cho trong câu hỏi. (51-55)
51. Don’t let Susan’s carefree attitude deceive you. She is an extremely conscientious worker.
A. Don’t let yourself be misled by her carefree attitude due to her conscientious worker.
B. Don’t let yourself be taken for a ride by Susan’s carefree attitude because her diligence is beyond
doubt.
C. Don’t be taken aback by Susan’s carefree attitude as she is an extremely conscientious worker.
D. Don’t let the fact that she is an extremely conscientious worker deceives you as she is a careless
person.
52. It's no use trying to persuade Claire to give up her job. She definitely knows her own mind and she won’t
change the decision.
A. You can’t twist her arm in giving up her job as Claire knows exactly what to do.
B. Making an attempt to talk Claire into resigning from her job is pointless because she is as bold as
brass.
C. Claire is so determined to give up her job that you can’t convince her to change her mind.
D. It was Claire who tried to stick to her job and no one can do anything about that.
53.I was feeling on top of the world when I woke up today. I knew that I was going to have a good day ahead.
A. I was ecstatic about being on top of the world when I woke up today because I knew that it was going
to be a good day.
B. Getting up today, I felt on the cloud nine knowing that a good day is going ahead.
C. When I woke up today, I was on cloud nine because I knew that a good day was awaiting me.
D. I knew that I was going to have a good day today although I was under a cloud.
54. The inventor was ahead of his time. He had come up with something that no one had thought was useful
then.
A. His counterparts were not able to use any of his inventions at the time as they went after his time.
B. No one at his age could think that any of his inventions can be useful as he came up with new things.
C. People at his time was at a loss to comprehend what the inventor conjured up.
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55. To be honest with you, it was a very boring party. Yet, I did like the delicious refreshments that were
being served by the hosts.
A. Boring though the party might be, I was allured by the mouth-watering snacks served by the host.
B. Delicious refreshments was on offer as a compensation for the boredom I had to suffer at that party.
C. I was honestly fed up with the party until I saw a refreshing meal being served by the host.
D. The host made a go of their party exciting despite the mouth-watering refreshments they offered.

PHẦN 12: HOÀN THÀNH VĂN BẢN

Chọn 01 cụm từ hoặc câu trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn trong mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống tương
ứng trong bài luận đã cho. (56-60)
Colour is certainly something that influences people. In their home lives, many of the choices people
make, with regard to consumer goods, are based on colour. (56)……………
The colour of an office, (57) ……………, is far less important than a home. Offices are places where
people work, and what matters there is that equipment or technology is functioning well, that meetings have
been organized and targets are being met. Employees do not care about whether their office walls are pink or
green.
Obviously, no one would choose to paint an office black or such a bright colour that it distracts people
from their work. That is just common sense. If there is a change in decor, staff might react to it initially, but it
soon becomes part of the background. (58) ……………
Similarly, hospital patients are unaware of the colours around them. Instead, they are concerned about
factors such as the quality of healthcare they receive and the qualifications and experience of their doctors.
For while a dirty hospital or poor nursing might threaten their recovery, a pastel-coloured ward will not.
(59) ……………While some have argued that pastels are better because they calm people down, others
suggest that lively colours are best because they make people happier.
(60) ……………In most public places, we are concentrating on other, more important matters and
colour has little impact on us.
56.
A. Moreover, I believe colours have an extremely significant role when it comes to public buildings.
B. However, I would argue that in public buildings, people have other preoccupations and are less
affected by the surrounding colour scheme.
C. However, people have not paid enough attention to public buildings because they are painted in
boring colours.
D. Moreover, colours are considered to be overestimated and even far superior to other factors of a
public budding.
57.
A. for instance B. such as C. namely D. included
58.
A. Ultimately, people are too involved in what they are doing to be influenced by colour.
B. Therefore, it is colour that affects workers’ productivity in their office.
C. Thus, the role colours play in the office is not what employers can control.
D. Finally, office workers may get their concentration back after their boss changes the colour of the
workplace.
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A. What is more, psychologists keep changing their findings about colour, and its influence on health
since the first days they started their study.
B. On the other hand, there have been many conflicting ideas about what colour to choose in order to
exploit its effects on health.
C. What is more, psychologists’ ideas about colour and its effect on health are not reliable.
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60.
A. To sum up, I suppose colours not only affect personal lives but also other public practices.
B. Through all aforementioned, it can come to a conclusion that colours never lose their roles in our
society.
C. This all leads me to the conclusion that although colour has a significant role to play in our lives on a
personal level, that is where its influence ends.
D. In a nutshell, despite the fact that colours play a crucial part in some individuals’ lives, it has nothing
to do with others.

PHẦN 13: TỰ LUẬN

61. Viết một văn bản khoảng 250 từ về chủ đề sau:
Some people think that it is unethical for advertising agencies to aim at small children when producing ads
while others believe otherwise. What is your opinion of this matter?

THE END

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 ĐỀ SỐ 5
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
Tổng số câu hỏi: 61
PHẦN 1: CÁCH PHÁT ÂM CỦA ÂM VỊ TRONG TỪ
Chọn 01 trong 04 lựa chọn có phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với những lựa chọn còn lại. (1-4)
1. A. schema B. scholastic C. schwa D. chronic
2. A. conscience B. precious C. appreciable D. censor
3. A. close B. basic C. cause D. nosy
4. A. wreath B. without C. month D. path

PHẦN 2: TRỌNG ÂM
Chọn 01 từ trong 04 từ đã cho có cấu trúc trọng âm khác với các từ còn lại. (5-8)
5. A. profile B. morale C. blindfold D. insight
6. A. confiscate B. emphatic C. dynamic D. delicious
7. A. architectural B. cosmopolitan C. appreciative D. archeologist
8. A. vigorous B. scandalous C. victorious D. dangerous

PHẦN 3: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA

Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn có nghĩa gần nhẫt với từ/cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi.
(9-11)
9. Sometimes exam results come out quickly but it could take some time. You’re just going to have to sit
tight.
A. stay submissively B. wait patiently
C. remain obedient D. ask for it
10. You know you didn’t study hard, so you’re going to have to face the music and take the class again next
semester if you really want to graduate.
A. accept reality B. get the approval
C. receive backing D. call for aid
11. I’m not sure, but that name rings a bell. Was she the one who went to Paris last year?
A. is hard to recall B. misinterprets
C. is unreliable D. sounds familiar

PHẦN 4: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA

Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn trái nghĩa với từ hoặc cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi. (12-
14)
12. We received an instantaneous response to our appeal for help from many international relief funds.
A. spontaneous B. laid-back C. in a flash D. quick
13. Behavior of this kind is discreditable to the Crown and should be accounted for as quickly as possible
A. commendable B. deplorable C. explicable D. discernible
14. Unlike the last time, the manager was very congenial with the worker’s sharing of difficulties in life
during yesterday’s meeting.
A. responsive to B. indifferent to
C. familiar with D. sympathetic with

PHẦN 5: HOÀN THÀNH CÂU

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong mỗi câu hỏi. (15-19)
15……………..the Vietnamese athlete, closely followed by his rivals.
A. Coming B. Coming in C. Came in D. In came
16. The lecturer sat on the floor, ……………..who were listening attentively to his story.
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C. as his students did D. as did his students
17. The manager turned the project down……………..that the costs were astronomical
A. in case B. provided C. on the grounds D. supposing
18. There is no……………..how long it will take to do this.
A. saying B. telling C. talking D. speaking
19. It is still touch and……………..whether I’ll be able to pay the bills this week
A. go B. run C. walk D. sprinter

PHẦN 6: ĐIỂN TỪ
Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn. (20-27)
There has been an increase in the consumption of sugary drinks worldwide during the last few decades
and is convincingly associated with the risk of obesity, which in turn is recognised as a strong risk
(20)…………….for many cancers. But research on sugary drinks and the risk of cancer is still limited. So a
team of researchers based in France (21) …………….to assess the associations between the consumption of
sugary drinks (sugar sweetened beverages and 100% fruit juices), artificially sweetened (diet) beverages, and
risk of overall cancer, as well as breast, prostate, and bowel (colorectal) cancers.
Their findings are based on 101,257 healthy French adults (21% men; 79% women) with an average age
of 42 years. Participants completed at least two 24-hour online validated dietary questionnaires, designed to
measure usual (22) …………….of 3,300 different food and beverage items and were followed up for a
maximum of 9 years (2009-2018).
Daily consumption of sugary drinks (sugar sweetened beverages and 100% fruit juices) and artificially
sweetened (diet) beverages were calculated and first cases of cancer reported by participants were validated
by medical (23) …………….and linked with health (24) …………….national databases.
The results show that a 100 ml per day increase in the consumption of sugary drinks was associated with
an 18% increased risk of overall cancer and a 22% increased risk of breast cancer. (25) …………….the
group of sugary drinks was split into fruit juices and other sugary drinks, the consumption of both beverage
types was associated with a higher risk of overall cancer. No association was found for prostate and
colorectal cancers, but numbers of cases were more limited for these cancer locations. (26) ……………., the
consumption of artificially sweetened (diet) beverages was not associated with a risk of cancer, but the
authors warn that caution is needed in (27) …………….this finding owing to a relatively low consumption
level in this sample.
(From: https://www.sciencedaily. com/releases/2019/07/190710193917. htm)
20. A. element B. factor C. section D. part
21. A. set out B. came off C. set on D. came up
22. A. uptake B. ontake C. intake D. partake
23. A. records B. documents C. profiles D. notes
24. A. insurance B. assurance C. endurance D. ensurance
25. A. While B. Whereas C. How D. When
26. A. In contrast B. Moreover C. Nevertheless D. What’s more
27. A. understanding B. validating C. implying D. interpreting

PHẦN 7: BÀI ĐỌC

Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời 8 câu hỏi kèm theo. (28-35)
Peter Moon and the Chocolate Factory
Journalist Liz Campbell fulfills a childhood dream of visiting a real-life chocolate factory.
From the outside, the building resembles a caramel square dusted with cocoa. As I walk through the
revolving doors, I am greeted with the pleasing aroma of smooth, sweet, rich chocolate that permeates
everything. Even in the reception area, where Peter Moon’s wife Leona is busy with Easter orders, I can’t
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If you want to appreciate this for yourself, then allow me to indulge you. Get a chocolate bar and,
against all your natural instincts, try to open the wrapper slowly. Then take a moment to savour the
tantalising smell of chocolate inside. Now picture yourself actually inside, confined within the four walls of
the wrapper that is shutting in the aroma with you. If the mere thought of that sounds good to you, what
would it be like to breathe in the aroma of this fine chocolate every single day? I ask Leona that very same
question. “I’m so used to the smell. I’ve worked here for so long I don’t even notice it anymore,” Leona
admits. To my mind, that is an absolute tragedy. But she later confesses that she still eats a few pieces of
chocolate every day.
I observe Leona as she expertly handles customers who are desperate to get their orders in on time. The
factory’s chocolate has just been given the highest rating in a recent consumer report and needless to say, the
orders have been flooding in. The boom in business could explain her high spirits, which I must admit is
infectious, and I can’t help feeling excited about being let into this hidden world.
At that moment, Peter Moon enters from a door at the back, dressed in a white hat and a heavy-duty
rubber apron. After polite introductions, he immediately launches into his favourite topic. “Did you know
that chocolate comes from the bean of the Theobroma Cacao tree, which means ‘food of the gods’?” he asks.
“The Aztecs considered cacao to be man’s inheritance from Quetzalcoatl, the god of air. Cacao seeds were
made into a drink with the addition of maize and vanilla. The Spaniards observed its use and carried back
beans to Spain, where it rapidly became a drink for the wealthy.” I can tell this man lives and breathes what
he does.
I follow Peter into the packing room, which is bursting with multicoloured cellophane and ribbons that
are waiting to decorate chocolate eggs arranged in lines. I watch as staff work, carefully wrapping Easter
treats. Over 60 staff is employed at the factory and, from appearances, I don’t doubt their commitment. “My
team is extremely focused. We are like a family here,” Peter declares proudly. I couldn’t agree more. I
immediately get the impression that this is no ordinary factory.
And then, as he and I enter the adjoining room, I try to pull myself together. I make a great effort to
control my excitement, reminding myself that the real purpose of my visit is to gather information to write an
article. A conveyor belt transports small cubes of sweet centres towards a chocolate waterfall, with the
promise of being enveloped in a thick, luxurious layer of chocolate. Moon picks up a tray of half-finished
mini chocolate eggs. Each egg is ready to be filled and brushed over with more chocolate to seal it. Coloured
cocoa butter will then be painted on to it to give it a shiny exterior. It is obvious that a significant amount of
care and attention goes into making Moon’s chocolates, and each one is finished lovingly by hand.
“We use the freshest ingredients, which are free from artificial preservatives, and so our products only
have a shelf life of three weeks,” explains Peter. By finding ingredients from all around the world, Peter is
responding to the growing trend of chocolate connoisseurs who hold tasting evenings with friends. They
enjoy trying to name the origins of the coca bean that the chocolate is made from, like those who appreciate
fine wine. As I leave, I learn that Peter, like his wife, also takes the opportunity to sample his work. “I think
it’s important to test the products on a regular basis,” he says smiling. And yes, if you are wondering, I did
get to take some home!
(From: First practice test guidance)
28. What does the writer notice most when she enters the factory?
A. how busy it is in the reception area
B. the unusual appearance of the building
C. the smell of chocolate in the building
D. the way she is greeted by Leona Moon
29. The writers description of unwrapping a chocolate bar is intended to make her readers……………
A. appreciate the pleasure of eating chocolate.
B. able to imagine her experience more clearly.
C. understand how the factory workers feel.
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30. The writer thinks it is 'an absolute tragedy’ (paragraph 2) that Leona……………
A. is unaffected by the smell in the factory now.
B. confesses to eating chocolate every day.
C. says the smell is not as strong as it once was.
D. doesn’t even like the smell of chocolate.
31. What is the cause of the writers enthusiasm as she watches Leona work?
A. She is going to experience something that few people get the chance to.
B. She is impressed by the way that Leona deals with the customers.
C. She shares Leonas excitement about a recent consumer report.
D. She is happy that Leonas business has just become very successful.
32. The writers first impression of Peter Moon is that he……………
A. is not dressed in the way she would have expected.
B. can tell her a lot about the history of the Aztecs.
C. doesn’t really care about polite introductions.
D. is interested in everything connected with his job.
33. What does the writer suggest about the staff at the factory?
A. They seem to care deeply about their work.
B. They don’t seem to be working very hard.
C. Many of them seem to be related to each other.
D. They seem to get on very well with Peter Moon.
34. The writer says “I try to pull myself together” (paragraph 6) to show that she……………
A. feels as if she is in two places at the same time.
B. is finding it difficult to stay calm and do her job.
C. is tired of gathering information about the factory.
D. can’t remember the real purpose of her visit.
35. What do we learn about Peter Moons chocolate in the last paragraph?
A. It is growing in popularity all around the world.
B. Its special ingredients make it taste like fine wine.
C. It is regularly tested by chocolate connoisseurs.
D. It must be eaten within three weeks after it is made.

PHẦN 8: HOÀN THÀNH HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng ở mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống. (36-40)
36. Rafael: “Would you mind moving your bag from the seat?”
Elsa: “…………….”
A. Yes, I wouldn’t B. No, I wouldn’t C. Oh, sorry D. You may not
37. Kate: “I’m looking for something that grows well without too much water.”
Gardener: “…………….”
A. You can’t grow anything without water.
B. This might be what you’re looking for. Aren’t they pretty?
C. I have had this tree for three years.
D. Planting trees and flowers is very entertaining.
38. Ben: “Shall we eat out tonight?”
Michelle: “…………….”
A. You are very welcome. B. That is understandable.
C. What a great idea! D. No, we shan’t.
39. Peter: “Can I do this for you?”
Hannah: “……………..”
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40. Joey: “I asked her about her condition and she snapped. How weird is that?”
Fiona: “……………”
A. Well, I can see where she’s coming from.
B. Well, you wouldn’t do that, I believe.
C. Well, unfortunately, the air-con does that often.
D. Well, it’s easier said than done.

PHẦN 9: SẮP XẾP HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn là trật tự đúng của các lượt lời trong hội thoại đã cho. (41-45)
41.
a. Do you know where I can find gifts for my co-workers?
b. I have a management meeting, and I’m visiting my mom.
c. OK. What brings you to the city, sir?
d. There’s a shop two blocks away from Madison Center at the main intersection.
e. That’s nice. Well, the Madison Center is a great place to see.
f. The Madison Center on Seventh Avenue, please.
A. f-a-e-b-c-d B. b-d-c-a-f-e C. a-f-c-d-e-b D. f-c-b-e-a-d
42.
a. Hi, Mark. Would you like to join me after school for some ice cream?
b. Oh. I thought band practice was on Wednesdays.
c. No, I’m sorry. I have band practice on Tuesdays.
d. Actually, on Wednesdays, I go to piano lessons.
e. I don’t have plans. I’d be happy to get some ice cream then.
f. You’re such a busy person! Well, what are your plans for Friday night?
A. b-d-f-e-a-c B. b-d-c-f-a-e C. a-c-b-d-f-e D. a-f-c-d-e-b
43.
a. Very good. Why do you want to work for the Sun Times?
b. My staff management skills. I’m also a hard worker.
c. I was the head housekeeper at a hotel.
d. I see. What was your strongest skill in that job?
e. Tell me about your last place of employment.
f. I’ve always dreamed of being a reporter.
A. e-a-c-f-b-d B. e-c-d-b-a-f C. a-c-d-f-e-b D. e-a-d-b-c-f
44.
a. Then why is your name still on the list?
b. But you signed up for the football game on Sunday.
c. Can you play with us this weekend, Tim?
d. No, I’m sorry. Haven’t you heard that I’m going out of town?
e. Yes, but I forgot about my trip.
f. I’m not sure. I need to make sure it’s taken off.
A. a-f-e-d-c-b B. c-d-b-e-a-f C. a-f-e-b-c-d D. fe-a-c-b-d
45.
a. I think I’m ready to get rid of my glasses and use contact lenses.
b. Yes, they have to be replaced, but they’re much more comfortable.
c. But contacts don’t last as long as glasses.
d. I guess contacts may be a good idea for you.
e. Yes. They would be great when I play soccer.
f. Oh, so contacts would fit your life better?
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PHẦN 10: VIẾT LẠI CÂU

Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với câu đã cho trong câu hỏi. (46-50)
46. I avoided mentioning Jack’s demotion as I realized that it might upset him.
A. Realizing that mentioning Jacks demotion might upset him, I let sleeping dogs lie.
B. I let the dogs sleep because I realized that mentioning Jack’s demotion might upset him.
C. Realizing that mentioning Jack’s demotion might upset him, I avoided demotivating him.
D. I let the dogs sleep because of Jack’s demotion and I don’t want to upset him.
47. No matter how important you think you are, the teachers will always take you down a peg or two.
A. The teachers will always give you a peg whether you are studying well or not.
B. You may think you are important, but the teachers will always show you are not.
C. No matter how important you think you are, the teachers will always hate you.
D. You may think the teachers are important, but they will always step backwards for you.
48. Winning the prize has gone to his head.
A. Winning the prize has made his head confused.
B. Winning the prize has made him very conceited.
C. Winning the prize has brought about the pride for his family.
D. Winning the prize has brought about an indulgence to him.
49. Had it not been for prompt action from the police, the fighting would have suffered heavy casualties.
A. If there was not quick action from the police, the fighting would not have happened.
B. If there had had not been quick action from the police, the fighting would have fewer heavy
casualties.
C. Prompt action from the police prevented the people from being killed and injured in the fighting.
D. Prompt action from the police helped to reduce the number of people killed and injured in the
fighting.
50. His efforts to find a solution didn't deserve such a savage criticism.
A. He didn’t deserve such a savage criticism to find a solution because he efforted.
B. He shouldn’t have been savagely criticized for his efforts to find a solution.
C. He shouldn’t have deserved a savage criticism because he made efforts to find a solution.
D. He should have criticised savagely for his efforts to find a solution.

PHẦN 11: KẾT HỢP CÂU

Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với cặp câu đã cho trong câu hỏi. (51-55)
51. Judging by appearances, one could say they live in perfect harmony. The truth is they hate one another.
A. They are living harmoniously with each other despite their inconsistent appearances.
B. They go to any lengths to trick people into believing in their harmonious relationship.
C. They appear to be on good terms with each other but the truth is far from that
D. They are sworn enemies despite once getting on well with each other.
52. Spare us the details of your story, please. Most of us have lost the thread of it anyway.
A. What with our not taking notice of your story, you should jog our memory for a short time.
B. We are bored to death with the plot of your story so please just focus on the gist.
C. Please go into details on the story you have just told us as we can’t make head or tail of it.
D. You can save yourself from elaborating on your story because we have lost track of it.
53. Parents may sometimes get a little angry at their children. On most occasions they think the world of
their off spring.
A. Infuriating as children might be at times, most parents are dedicated to them without an exception.
B. By and large, most parents have a very high opinion of their children despite flying off the handles
about them once in a blue moon.
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children’s lives despite the occasion disputes.
D. Although quarrels are few and far between, it can’t be denied that children can generally twist their
parents around their little fingers.
54. The building contractor wants this work to be finished soon. We have been working to a strict deadline.
A. We are under a lot of time pressure to complete this work by the deadline set by the building
contractor.
B. As the deadline set by the building contractor for completing this work was drawing near, we had no
choice but take our time over it.
C. The sooner the building contractor want this work to be finished, the harder it is for us to make ends
meet.
D. We all pulled our weight to get this work finished prior to the imminent deadline set by the building
contractor.
55. All manner of picture postcards were on display. I had a hard time choosing the most suitable ones.
A. The way in which the picture postcards were put on displayon the shelves posed me great problems
in choosing the most suitable ones.
B. I had difficulties singling out the most suitable picture postcards because the shop assistant made a
mess of the display.
C. I had to rack my brains as to selecting a suitable picture postcard due to the large number of them on
display.
D. I was spoilt for choice because of the displaying styles of the picture postcards.

PHẦN 12: HOÀN THÀNH VĂN BẢN

Chọn 01 cụm từ hoặc câu trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn trong mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống tương
ứng trong bài luận đã cho. (56-60)
It is often argued that nuclear power offers an unlimited and “clean” source of energy. (56)………….
First, nuclear plants can never be made fully safe. As they get older and less reliable, they become
unstable and leakages can occur. (57) …………..
(58) ………….is that the technology is the same as that used for nuclear weapons, which could make
plants vulnerable to terrorist attacks and lead to a dangerous proliferation of nuclear weapons.
(59) ………….. The dangers associated with “safe” storage over such a long period are unknown, but it
is unlikely that there could ever be complete protection from the threat of earthquakes. Are we not just
dumping our problems onto the future generations?
(60) ………….. We need to develop further renewable and efficient sources of energy using the sun, the
wind and the sea. Some countries have made a good start in this direction, but most have done far too little.
56.
A. In fact, the benefits nuclear power brings about outnumbers its downsides
B. However, despite some attractions, on balance the disadvantages outweigh the advantages
C. Therefore, there are far more drawbacks of operating nuclear power plants than perks
D. Yet, it can’t be denied that people nowadays cannot live without electricity from nuclear power
57.
A. Also, earthquakes, destructive geological events, always happen and it may lead to serious leakages
and aftermaths
B. Also, as there may be serious danger of leaks and contamination for miles around, which can last for
decades, it is compulsory that an earthquake be prevented at all costs
C. Also, if there is a geological event such as an earthquake, there is a serious danger of leaks and
contamination for miles around and a toxic aftermath which can last for decades
D. Also, the prevention of earthquakes and other geological events from happening may help protect the
nuclear power leakages and aftermaths
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A. Another safety concern B. Secondly
C. One more D. Next
59.
A. Next, the main reason why nuclear power is unattractive, is the problem of radioactive waste and the
need to store it underground until it no longer poses a threat, which could be hundreds of thousands of
years
B. Next, the main point is that nuclear power is unattractive, and the problem of radioactive waste is
serious as it can take hundreds of thousands of years for the such waster to decompose
C. Last but not least, the most important issue of using nuclear power is to prepare storage places for
radioactive waste until it no longer poses a threat, and so that we can use it for hundreds of thousands of
years
D. Last but not least, we should make use all of the nuclear power instead of storing them underground
for hundreds of thousands of years to decompose so that it is no longer risky
60.
A. In a nutshell, nuclear combined with wind and solar powers can be a sustainable solution to the
energy crisis
B. To sum up, I feel the issue of waste is probably the main argument against nuclear power and the
reason why we need to think of alternatives
C. In a nutshell, I think each citizen’s carbon footprint is the first thing that needs to be mitigated, unless
you want the governments to build more nuclear power plants
D. To sum up, I think everyone should cut down on the energy they use to help save the natural
resources

PHẦN 13: TỰ LUẬN

61. Viết một văn bản khoảng 250 từ về chủ đề sau:
In recent time, getting online or playing games on smartphones is becoming more popular among teenagers
than reading books. Why is this the case and what can be done to promote the reading habit of young
people?

HẾT

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 ĐỀ SỐ 6
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
Tổng số câu hỏi: 61

PHẦN 1: CÁCH PHÁT ÂM CỦA ÂM VỊ TRONG TỪ

Chọn 01 trong 04 lựa chọn có phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với những lựa chọn còn lại. (1-4)
1. A. chocolate B. certificate C. contemplate D. climate
2. A. synonym B. syntax C. synchronize D. synopsis
3. A. partially B. party C. particular D. participate
4. A. emulate B. extinguish C. expect D. evacuate

PHẨN 2: TRỌNG ÂM
Chọn 01 từ trong 04 từ đã cho có cấu trúc trọng âm khác với các từ còn lại. (5-8)
5. A. unselfish B. counterpart C. dinosaur D. interval
6. A. intoxicant B. intolerant C. intimidate D. interact
7. A. fascinate B. preoccupied C. outspoken D. photography
8. A. occasion B. fortunately C. internship D. percolate

PHẦN 3: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA

Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn có nghĩa gần nhất với từ/cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi.
(9-11)
9. The software license has you over a barrel - if you don’t accept the license, you can’t use the software.
A. takes you for a ride B. leaves you no choices
C. gets you into hot water D. takes advantage of you
10. Although the governor claimed credit for the falling unemployment rate, it was really brought about by
several fortuitous trends.
A. simultaneous B. consecutive C. coincidental D. trivial
11. They were among the first to break with tradition and use clay to build contemporary sculptures.
A. be contemptuous B. be innovative C. be copious D. be rebellious

PHẦN 4: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA

Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn trái nghĩa với từ hoặc cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi. (12-
14)
12. It’s hard to get a firm decision out of him - he’s always going off on a tangent.
A. beating about the bush
B. counting his chickens before they are hatched
C. concentrating on his topic
D. keeping his words
13. Another twenty engineers have been taken on to accelerate the work in the assembly department.
A. employed B. sacked C. promoted D. demoted
14. The whole business sounds too irrational to me to risk running through all my life savings.
A. absurd B. precarious C. tentative D. sound

PHẨN 5: HOÀN THÀNH CÂU

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong mỗi câu hỏi. (15-19)
15. The party was already…………….by the time we arrived. Everyone was singing and dancing.
A. in full swing B. up in the air
C. down on earth D. over the moon
16. They had to pay for their food but not for the drinks, which were on the .…………….
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17. This antique vase is a real bargain. It is…………….cheap.
A. bun B. dirt C. banana D. waste
18. All of the plants now grown on farms have been developed from plants…………….wild.
A. once they grew B. they grew once
C. that once grew D. once grew
19. In the eastern part of Vietnam……………., a major shipping and manufacturing center.
A. lies the city of Hai Phong B. the city of Hai Phong lies
C. around the city of Hai Phong lies D. there lies the city of Hai Phong

PHẦN 6: ĐIỀNTỪ
Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn. (20-27)
PAINKILLERS
Perhaps it was inevitable that I would develop (20)…………..pain. Both my parents were plagued for the last
20 years of their lives with severely painful knee joints. I was (21)…………….not to end up like them. I kept
fit, and as a junior doctor conducted research into the molecular neurobiology of pain. But after a walking
trip in the Lake District, I noticed an ominous burning sensation in my knees.
I carried on with these walking trips, but the pain continued to (22) …………..up. Thankfully, it would
disappear overnight. But in my early 50s - while directing the pain clinic at Addenbrooke’s hospital in
Cambridge, and then at the West Suffolk - this knee pain became steadily (23) …………... I wore spongy
trainers all the time, but the pain increased, leading to swollen knees, an inability to deal with stairs,
inactivity and eventual weight gain - and (24) ………….. more pain. Like many, I avoided seeing my GP.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) released new guidelines on chronic pain
on Wednesday, recommending sufferers of chronic primary pain - pain (25) …………..which there is no
clear explanation, such as arthritis or nerve damage - take exercise instead of painkillers.
The logic here seems clear. We know that some pain-relieving drugs such as opioids and gabapentinoids
don’t work that well for chronic pain, but are perversely associated with higher rates of addiction and the (26)
………….. of overdosing and dying. This risk seems to be highest in those who are anxious or depressed, the
same individuals who are least resilient to pain. (27)………….., for such central pain processes, Nice
suggests treatment with antidepressants, talking therapies, exercise and acupuncture.
(Source: https://www. theguardian. com/commentisfree/2021/apr/09/painkillers-
cruel- health-policy-nice-guidelines)
20. A. chronic B. acute C. interrupted D. unavoidable
21. A. consisted B. persisted C. stubborn D. determined
22. A. glare B. flare C. fire D. burn
23. A. stable B. worse C. better D. bearable
24. A. so B. yet C. thus D. even
25. A. for B. at C. on D. in
26. A. liability B. opportunity C. chance D. occasion
27. A. Moreover B. Furthermore C. Instead D. Hence

PHẦN 7:BÀI ĐỌC

Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời 8 câu hỏi kèm theo. (28-35)
Darren Bell is a well-known household name and has three best-sellers. I met him to find out what his
secret was. He writes in such a natural, easy-going style I wasn’t surprised when he told me he had been
writing stories from a very young age. “I’ve always enjoyed writing; I used to write short stories when I was
at school and really enjoyed the opportunity to be creative and let my imagination run wild.” When I asked
how his family and friends reacted to his creative writing he explained that it was largely thanks to their
positive feedback that he had pursued a career as a writer. He said his teachers and parents always
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encouraged him to write and to enter competitions; he won his first writing competition at school when he
was just 7 years old. “My story was printed in the local newspaper, it was really exciting and my Mum still
has a copy of the paper somewhere.” “Did you ever feel very different from your school friends?” I asked
him. “Not at all.” he said. “We did all the normal things like watch football together, go out on our bikes and
so on. The only difference was that I would be more likely to have a notebook in my bag and might
sometimes write ideas down, but my friends were used to that, it didn’t feel strange and no-one ever said
anything about it.” I asked how his passion for writing developed as he got older and how he found his
particular fictional style. He explained that when he went to university he got involved in writing for the
university newspaper. He told me he wrote all sorts of different articles but at the end of the day after trying
all sorts of different writing types he decided he preferred writing fiction rather than serious articles about
news events. “As it is now, it was always the sense of getting completely lost in my own world that attracted
me. I like being creative and I feel more comfortable expressing my own ideas and images rather than writing
about things that are real.” He explained this further by saying that when you write about true facts you have
to justify everything and get things right but when he was writing his own stories he felt like he could write
about anything he liked. “That’s not to say you don’t have to do a lot of research,” he pointed out. He told me
he had spent hours in libraries and museums looking up all sorts of things from chemical equations to
dinosaurs and that the best source of information was talking to experts and people who had really
experienced the sorts of things he wanted the characters in his books to experience. He says it’s important to
make the events and characters seem believable otherwise people won’t connect with the story. “I always
make an effort to research my subject matter properly as there will always be someone out there who really
does know about whatever I’m talking about and I don’t want anybody to read my books and think I’m
talking nonsense.”
I asked him where he got inspiration from for his unusual storylines and he openly admitted that it was
very boring everyday events. “When I write I start by thinking of a real situation and real people and then
imagine what they might do if something unexpected or unusual happened. I like to write about how different
people react and how this affects their relationships with one another. He added that one thing that he always
tried to ensure was that his stories had a clear and satisfying ending. “I don’t like to leave any loose endings.”
That’s not to say sad things don’t happen in my novels because they do and any story where everyone is
happy and only good things happen would be very unrealistic, but I don’t want readers to finish my novels
feeling depressed, so I like to finish on a positive note.”
And finally what is his key to success? According to Darren the most important thing is to have a great
team of friends and family behind you to help you and support you. “I am lucky to have a very supportive
and understanding family and numerous friends, who have been fantastic and helped by reading endless
drafts of my work and giving very honest comments on it. I couldn’t have done any of it without them.”
(From: First Practice tests)
28. Why was the interviewer not surprised that Darren had been writing since a young age?
A. Because he writes like a trained professional.
B. Because he has a very relaxed way of writing.
C. Because he is well-known for the stories he wrote as a child.
D. Because his stories are very creative.
29. How did he feel when he won his first writing competition?
A. embarrassed B. different from his friends
C. excited D. he was too young to feel anything
30. When he says “myfriends were used to that”, what does “that” refer to?
A. watching football and going for bike rides together
B. Darren winning competitions
C. carrying notebooks in their bags
D. Darren writing things down in his notebook
31. Why does he say he prefers writing creative fiction to writing about real news events?
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B. He finds real life events boring
C. He likes to make things ups
D. Writing fiction means he doesn’t have to do research.
32. Why does he think it is important that the people and events in his books are believable?
A. Because if they are not readers will not understand the story.
B. Because if they are not readers will not get involved in the story.
C. Because people want to read about everyday people and events
D. Because people prefer to read about things they know something about
33. What does he always make sure his stories have?
A. a definite finish B. a good beginning
C. real life characters D. interesting events
34. Why does he say he includes unhappy events in his stories?
A. Because he likes to make people feel depressed.
B. Because writing only about happy things can be frustrating
C. Because he knows more about sad events.
D. Because he wants his stories to be like real life.
35. How does he say his friends have helped him?
A. by telling him what they really think of his work
B. by always telling him how good his books are
C. by buying all his books
D. by understanding he has a lot of work

PHẦN 8: HOÀN THÀNH HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng ở mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống. (36-40)
36. Jack: “I want a dozen tulips delivered to my friend’s house.”
Florist: “…………….”
A. Would you like a bouquet or a basket?
B. Tulips are very expensive these days.
C. Oh! They are favorite flowers.
D. Yellow ones are really beautiful.
37. Fiona: “How kind, you really shouldn’t have bothered”
Tommy: “……………..”
A. It was nothing, really B. Don’t worry, I didn’t bother
C. Why not? I was happy D. It was a very good thing
38. Kate: “Does the name Helena Paddington ring a bell?
Hathaway: “…………….”
A. She does that often, to be honest.
B. I don’t think there’s anyone at the door.
C. She’s the new neighbour, right?
D. It’s none of my business.
39. Zach: “Mr. Louis, we do appreciate your taking the time to help us.”
Kurk: “…………….”
A. Allow me to offer my congratulations.
B. I’m glad to be of some service.
C. Thank you. I’m sure I don’t deserve it.
D. Why don’t you buy me something as a reward?
40. Cody: “What a lovely house you have!”
Jack: “…………….”
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B. Of course, it’s costly.
C. Thanks. No word can describe its beauty.
D. Thank you. Hope you will drop in.

PHẦN 9: SẮP XẾP HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn là trật tự đúng của các lượt lời trong hội thoại đã cho. (41-45)
41.
a. Let’s get the waiter. We should get this fixed.
b. Ugh. This steak is not very good at all.
c. There’s nothing as bad as a tough steak.
d. I know. This restaurant never has this problem.
e. What’s wrong with it? Is it the seasoning?
f. No, it’s tough and overcooked. It’s no good.
A. b-e-f-c-d-a B. b-d-c-a-f-e C. e-f-d-c-a-b D. e-d-c-f-a-b
42.
a. But I heard how much the tickets cost, and they are expensive.
b. Did you hear that the opera starts here in July?
c. I’ve always dreamed of going to the opera.
d. Yes, but it’s worth it to do something you’ve always wanted to do.
e. I know. I really think we should go.
A. b-c-e-a-d B. b-c-d-a-e C. b-c-a-e-d D. b-c-a-d-e
43.
a. Well, I’m pretty busy today. Can it wait until tomorrow?
b. Oh, really? They like my pictures?
c. Well, I have customers here. And they are very interested in your work.
d. Yes, and they want to talk to you. They want to show your pictures at an event.
e. James, can you come by the store today?
A. b-d-a-c-e B. e-a-c-b-d C. a-c-e-d-b D. a-c-e-b-d
44.
a. Yes, that’s him.
b. I’m writing an article about sports for the school newspaper.
c. Oh, is he the one that’s about to throw the football?
d. Is Jake about to catch the football with both hands?
e. You should talk to the team captain, Jake, over there.
f. No, that’s not him. That’s Howard.
A. b-e-f-c-d-a B. c-f-b-a-d-e C. b-a-e-c-f-d D. b-e-c-f-d-a
45.
a. Hmm. Do we have any bread left?
b. I’m getting some milk and cereal from the store.
c. Oh, we also need some lettuce and apples.
d. Yes, I think there’s a loaf in the refrigerator.
e. OK. Apples are ten cents each today. Anything else?
f. OK, I think that’s all we need. Thanks.
A. b-c-e-a-d-f B. b-c-d-f-a-e C. b-c-a-e-f-d D. b-c-a-f-d-e

PHẦN 10: VIẾT LẠI CÂU

Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với câu đã cho trong câu hỏi. (46-50)
46. The overseer was heavily reproached by the board of director for neglecting their duties, which led to
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A. The company suffered catastrophic quarterly losses, which was the result of the overseer’s being
heavily reproached by the board of director for his dereliction of duties.
B. The board of directors poured scorn on the overseer’s dereliction of duties, causing the company to
suffer catastrophic quarterly losses.
C. The overseer’s negligence of his duties leading to the company’s severe quarterly losses was poured
scorn on by the board of director.
D. The board of management of the company endorsed the supervisor for neglecting his duties, causing
the company to experience severe quarterly losses.
47. At first, we had trouble getting our business going, but the situation eventually improved.
A. Although we found it hard to get our business off the ground at the beginning, in the end the situation
looked up.
B. Making a go of our business seems to be a blessing in disguise at first, as the situation took a turn for
the better in the end.
C. What with the initial hardship we encountered in launching our business, the situation culminated in a
success in the end.
D. We embarked on our business with lots of trouble, and it is expected to be an impending doom.
48. Sally is very amicable but I find it impossible to make head or tail of most of what she says.
A. It is very difficult to tell which side of the argument Sally supports as she is very harmonious.
B. I can’t tell which position Sally stands on as I am talking to her though she talks quite a lot.
C. The fact that Sally cannot get across her ideas leads to her being treated not very politely.
D. Though I like Sally, I can barely understand a single word that she says.
49. There is no evidence that the famous legendary character Little John ever existed.
A. Whether the mythical figure Little John ever existed still was unassailable.
B. The truth about the legendary character Little John was far from what is expected by the readers.
C. There is nothing that can prove the existence of the legendary character Little John.
D. No researchers can yield any convincing proof about the mysterious childhood of Little John.
50. When people are stressed they easily succumb to everyday illnesses such as the common cold.
A. When people are under stress they tend to be more susceptible to catching ailments like the common
cold.
B. Stress can be the root of many serious illnesses including the common cold.
C. Too much agony can get people end up in sudden demise for such gentle diseases as the common
cold.
D. People’s being more susceptible to catching normal diseases may leave them in stress.

PHẦN 11: KẾT HỢP CÂU

Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với cặp câu đã cho trong câu hỏi. (51-55)
51. It is not a good idea to set Alex such a challenging task. The boy is too young and inexperienced and I am
afraid he might fail at it.
A. If Alex is assigned such a demanding task, he might be vulnerable to his inexperience and youth,
which is not a good idea.
B. Whoever assigns Alex such an ambitious mission must be undeniably inexperienced and green.
C. Entrusting such a demanding task to Alex is insensible because he is still wet behind the ears and
very likely to bungle it.
D. Although it’s not a good idea, Alex will be chosen to conduct such a challenging mission, because it
is that he can learn from his inexperience and youth.
52. In my opinion, it is unwise of the manager to insist on buying the plant. He is just wasting more money if
he buys such an obsolete object.
A. I could see the manager overcame all of the oppositions about the purchase of that antiquated
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B. The manager’s persistence in purchasing such an outdated plant is like throwing good money after
bad and therefore seems completely irrational to me.
C. The manager saved the obsolete plant from wasting money although he was said to be ill-advised at
first.
D. The executive was stubborn to pay for the old machinery and bowed the expense which was prudent
to me.
53. He's never been sympathetic towards us. That's why I think even his best wishes to us always sounds
insincere.
A. What with his never having been truthful towards us, even his best wishes always ring hollow.
B. As he’s never been acquiescent to any of us, I don’t believe even his most sincere longings.
C. The reason why I’m always skeptical to his wishes for us is his over-sympathy to us.
D. He’s never been realized for being sympathetic because even his best wishes to us was unbelievable.
54. He's never had to worry about his social status. He was born into a rich family.
A. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, so he surely doesn’t have to worry about his affluent family.
B. He was well-heeled for the whole life thanks to his rich family and their social status.
C. Being a successor of a supreme family, he social status was desired by most other rich people in the
country.
D. Born with a silver spoon in his mouth, he’s never had to spare a thought for his social status.
55. Foreign visitors were warned to keep away from that district. Robberies and assaults are widespread
there.
A. Foreign visitors are warned to steer clear of the districts where robberies and assaults are rife.
B. Social crimes was the reason why exotic travelers was banned from entering the district.
C. Those who were previously convicted of robberies and assaults were warned to stay away from the
district.
D. Violent attackers and robbers were boycotted from the district due to the serious consequences of
their crimes on foreign holiday makers.

PHẦN 12: HOÀN THÀNH VĂN BẢN

Chọn 01 cụm từ hoặc câu trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn trong mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống tương
ứng trong bài luận đã cho. (56-60)
Going global - the solution or the problem?
For better or worse, the world is becoming a smaller place. National markets have grown closer together,
(56)……………Companies now operate all over the world and aim their products particularly at young
people. In my country, many young people have access to the Internet, they watch foreign films on satellite
TV and they listen to foreign music. In the evenings, they eat in restaurants owned by foreign companies and
speak to their friends abroad on their mobile phones.
(57) ……………There is more choice in the shops, goods are more stylish then they were before, living
standards have gone up, and we can travel anywhere in the world. They also believe we have greater freedom
of information and a better understanding of foreign cultures.
(58) ……………, some young people in my country see the situation very differently. (59) ……………
They say that mass tourism is ruining our natural heritage, and that the spread of English is destroying our
national language. They resent the fact that large international companies, who care mainly about profits, are
becoming so important that they have more influence than our own democratically elected government.
Some of them take to the streets in protest.
(60)……………but one thing we can be certain of is that globalization will not go away.

56.
A. therefore national borders become less important.
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C. and national borders have become less important
D. or national borders have become less important.
57.
A. Most young people in my country say that “globalization” is a good thing.
B. Hardly anyone in my country thinks that “globalization” is a good thing.
C. “Globalization” is happening in my country and that brings about many problems.
D. “Globalization” is happening in every corner of the world and brings about many problems.
58.
A. However B. In addition C. Meanwhile D. Obviously
59.
A. They are under the impression that our culture and local identity needs to be spread over the world.
B. They feel that our traditional way of life and our local identity are under threat.
C. They argue that our traditional way of life and our local identity are causing many hindrances to the
development of tourism.
D. They consider our culture and local identity are the only things we need to conserve.
60.
A. So the drawbacks clearly outweigh the benefits,
B. Clearly there are arguments on both sides,
C. Although there are many more advantages than disadvantages,
D. Despites those minus points,

PHẦN 13: TỰ LUẬN

61. Viết một văn bản khoảng 250 từ về chủ đề sau:
Raising a pet can be beneficial to a teenager in many ways. What is your opinion of this matter?

HẾT

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Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
Tổng số câu hỏi: 61

PHẦN 1: CÁCH PHÁT ÂM CỦA ÂM VỊ TRONG TỪ

Chọn 01 trong 04 lựa chọn có phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với những lựa chọn còn lại. (1-4)
1. A. advocate B. administration C. master D. evaluate
2. A. unleaded B. peach C. heat D. feast
3. A. opponent B. omega C. contaminate D. construct
4. A. devastate B. exacerbate C. contradict D. equivalent

PHẦN 2: TRỌNG ÂM
Chọn 01 từ trong 04 từ đã cho có cấu trúc trọng âm khác với các từ còn lại. (5-8)
5. A. meander B. greenery C. habitat D. envelope
6. A. instinct B. danger C. transpire D. famine
7. A. excavate B. deposit C. skyscraper D. speculate
8. A. chuckle B. comfort C. prescribe D. critic

PHẦN 3: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA

Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn có nghĩa gần nhất với từ/cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi.
(9-11)
9. We decided to brave the elements and go for a walk.
A. ignore the bad weather B. put aside our work
C. quarrel with each other D. bury the axes
10. Rumours of his ill health cast gloom over the celebrations.
A. brought an atmosphere of grief B. confused everyone at
C. took everyone by surprise D. put an end to
11. He devoted the rest of his life to helping the poor as a penance for his past crimes.
A. as a way to hide B. as a punishment for
C. to pay tribute to D. to remind him of

PHẦN 4: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA

Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn trái nghĩa với từ hoặc cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi. (12-
14)
12. The newest styles hark back to clothes of the 1980s.
A. are a carbon copy of B. are chalk and cheese
C. cost much more than D. are a reflection of
13. When she was still single five years ago, she was footloose and fancy-free.
A. prohibitive B. inflicted C. inhibited D. hallucinogen
14. Some students find the lengthy lecture off-putting and decided to sneak out of the lecture hall.
A. astonishing B. tedious C. dubious D. intriguing

PHẦN 5: HOÀN THÀNH CÂU

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong mỗi câu hỏi. (15-19)
15. My brother had to pay through his……………for this book with the signature of the author on it.
A. head B. eyes C. mouth D. nose
16. “Do……………your age. You are no longer a baby.” Peter’s mother said to him.
A. act B. take C. behave D. play
17. The comedian had the audience rolling in the……………with his jokes.
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18……………everything else, his heart always came back to her.
A. Concentrated though he grew on B. Concentrate as much as he might on
C. Concentrate as he might on D. Concentrate may he on
19. Humanitarian groups are campaigning against plans to……………the death penalty.
A. reinstate B. replenish C. reverse D. recruit

PHẦN 6: ĐIỀN TỪ
Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn. (20-27)
A rainbow is an arc of color in the sky that can be seen when the sun shines through falling rain. The
(20)…………..of colors starts with red on the outside and changes through orange, yellow, green, blue,
indigo to violet on the inside. A rainbow is created when white light is (21)…………..while entering a
droplet of water, split into separate colours, and reflected back. On the ground, the bottom part is hidden, but
in the sky, like (22) ………….. a flying airplane, it can be seen as a circle around the point opposite the Sun.
A rainbow occurs when light hits the water drops in the atmosphere (23) …………..a certain angle. It is
an atmospheric phenomenon that is formed through optical processes such as refraction, dispersion, internal
reflection and secondary refraction.
If the light source is the sun, then the rainbow will be colorful and bright. When a beam of sunlight
enters the water drop the degree of refraction of the different colors is variable. Violet light has the (24)
…………..wavelength therefore, its degree of refraction is also the greatest; red light has a longer
wavelength therefore its degree of refraction is the smallest. The degrees of refraction of the other colors lie
within this range.
Therefore, a solar halo with violet light in the (25) …………..and red at the outermost edge is formed,
and that’s why the rainbow we see is always violet on the inside and red on the outside. The visual angle (the
angle from the ground surface to the vertex of the rainbow) is about 42°.
A secondary rainbow is different from a primary rainbow only in that it is formed by secondary
reflection of light within the raindrops. Therefore, when we see the light reflected by the raindrops the
spectrum of the light is the exact (26) …………..from that of a primary rainbow, which means the secondary
rainbow is red on the inside and violet on the outside. It has a visual angle of about 50° and is (27) ………….
with the primary rainbow.
(Source: https://WWW. toppr.com/ask/content/concept/formation-of-rainbow-210299/)
20. A. pattern B. style C. order D. prototype
21. A. curve B. stretch C. twist D. bent
22. A. on B. in C. from D. to
23. A. at B. on C. of D. by
24. A. longest B. shortest C. farthest D. lowest
25. A. uttermost B. leftmost C. intermost D. innermost
26. A. different B. convergent C. opposite D. divergent
27. A. eccentric B. concentric C. netcentric D. geocentric

PHẦN 7: BÀI ĐỌC

Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời 8 câu hỏi kèm theo. (28-35)
On my 69th birthday, my dear wife gave me one week in a French language school. Six years ago we
bought a holiday home in the southwest of France. My wife speaks the language fluently, having read French
at university, but I often complained about the problem I had understanding our French neighbours.
The course my wife had chosen was to be very intensive. The working day would start at 8.15 and end at
10.30 at night. French had to be spoken at all times. Certainly there were times when I thought of the school
as a kind of open prison. There weren’t any locks on the door except to keep intruders out, but nobody, as far
as I know, left the premises during the week we were there. We were a very dedicated group.
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countries from Finland to Venezuela. The sexes were evenly represented. In age, we ranged from thirties to
late sixties. Five were absolute beginners, but none of us was fluent. The reasons for our being there varied
considerably but most were attending for professional or business reasons.
As soon as dinner was over on the first evening, we were given the first of two comprehensive multiple
choice tests to establish our level. I didn’t do too badly at the grammar, but I found I was absolutely hopeless
at comprehension.
The next morning the serious work began - and continued without a break apart from meals and sleep
until the following Friday evening. I was placed in a group with four others, a Norwegian woman MP, a
Dutchman, an American from the Museum of Modern Art in Philadelphia, and a young English woman who
was taking a job in Marseilles. Our teacher was Nathalie, very bright and jolly and wonderfully patient with
our dreadful accents and endless mistakes.
At 6.20 p.m. most of us were allowed out to play - but many stayed on to do further revision with their
textbooks and cassettes, or they put on their Walkmans to work by the swimming pool. Some were taking
even more intensive courses and had private tuition before dinner. After dinner, we would watch the
television news and be cross-examined as to what we had understood - in my case pathetically little, though
perhaps I had a slightly better ear by the end of the week.
Most people reckoned that, however exhausting, they had got what they came for. Some were staying on
for a second or third week; others intended to come back the next year. Of course we had a complaint or two.
I would have preferred to be in a group of three rather than five, since two of our bunch slowed up our
progress, and I would have appreciated more help in spoken French and less time spent on reflexive verbs
and prepositions. But by the end I was certainly more confident in comprehension and pronunciation. What
made the course a success? Mostly the teachers who were, without exception, a wonderful team: cheerful,
enthusiastic and patient.
(From: Focus on First practice test)
28. The authors wife booked the French course for her husband because………….
A. he had studied the language at university.
B. he had been asking her to do so for a long time.
C. they were planning to live in France.
D. he was unhappy with his ability in the language.
29. He compares the school to a prison because………….
A. no-one was allowed to leave the building.
B. he didn’t enjoy his time there.
C. the students never went out.
D. he was forced to speak French all the time.
30. The majority of students at the school were………….
A. male. B. learning French for the first time.
C. studying for work purposes. D. in their forties.
31. What was his opinion of his teacher?
A. He found her rather strict.
B. He thought she was beautiful.
C. He would have preferred her to correct more.
D. He liked the fact that she was cheerful.
32. During the evening, the author………….
A. had lessons from a private tutor.
B. was tested on his listening comprehension.
C. relaxed by watching television programmes.
D. used to take some exercise.
33. In general, the students………….
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B. thought the course had been too tiring.
C. felt they had made little progress.
D. would have liked the course to last longer.
34. One criticism the author had was that………….
A. he didn’t think group work was a good idea.
B. two members of his group talked too much.
C. the group made less progress than it could have.
D. he felt he had been put in the wrong group.
35. He also felt that there had been too little………….
A. grammar practice. B. conversation practice,
C. pronunciation practice. D. comprehension practice.

PHẦN 8: HOÀN THÀNH HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng ở mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống. (36-40)
36. Alex: “Thank you for your precious support.”
Mark: “…………….”
A. It’s my pleasure. B. Nice meeting you.
C. It’s quite OK. D. No mentioning it.
37. Nina: “Thanks for coming to our party!”
Helen: “…………….’’
A. How much did it cost? B. I don’t like it very much.
C. Welcome! I’ll return it. D. Oh, I really enjoyed it.
38. Shop assistant: “Hello. What can I help you with today?”
Mathew: “…………….”
A. Sure, you can. B. I don’t think so.
C. I need a new camera. D. I guess I have everything I want.
39. Justin: “How you expect to be taken seriously in that outfit is beyond me.”
Selena: “…………….”
A. The venue was a perfect match, if I may say so.
B. I found it quite appropriate, to be honest.
C. I reckon you have misinterpreted my proposal.
D. Why do you always put yourself first?
40. Victoria: “Let’s catch up one of these days, shall we?”
David: “…………….”
A. Sorry, I’m not too sporty! B. I know, it’s been exhausting.
C. Never mind. D. Yes, it’s been ages!

PHẦN 9: SẮP XẾP HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn là trật tự đúng của các lượt lời trong hội thoại đã cho. (41-45)
41.
a. They come in many different colors. Take your pick
b. I need to wrap the gift for my sister.
c. You mean the black and white one or the multicolored one?
d. Well, I can’t decide. Maybe I’ll just get one in a solid color.
e. Why don’t you just get a nice square box or shopping bag?
f. That’s a good idea. This striped one is cool.
A. b-e-f-c-d-a B. b-d-c-a-f-e C. e-f-d-c-a-b D. e-d-c-f-a-b

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a. That’s more expensive than I thought. I don’t think I can afford it.
b. Really? Well, I think I can pay for the rest then.
c. Well, the school will give you half of the amount.
d. I’d love to come. But how much does it cost?
e. The trip costs five hundred dollars.
f. Our class is going to rural Mexico this summer.
A. e-f-a-b-c-d B. f-d-c-d-e-a C. f-d-e-a-c-b D. a-e-f-c-d-b
43.
a. I thought five; but let’s go with your idea instead.
b. I’ve written my speech for today’s club meeting.
c. Well, school gets out at four o’clock. Any time after that is fine with me.
d. You’re right. How does four thirty sound?
e. Good. When will you be ready to begin?
f. But we don’t want to hurry people.
A. b-e-f-c-d-a B. c-f-b-a-d-e C. b-a-e-c-f-d D. b-e-c-f-d-a
44.
a. Yeah, I also heard the old market is open until dusk tonight.
b. OK. Let’s get up at sunrise and do the other things tomorrow.
c. That’s just an hour from now. Let’s do that first.
d. I know. What should we do first?
e. The museum sounds fun, but looking around sounds good, too.
f. I can’t believe we’re in Cairo, Jake.
A. e-f-a-b-c-d B. f-d-c-d-e-a C. f-d-e-a-c-b D. a-e-f-c-d-b
45.
a. That’s terrible! What did you do?
b. Ugh, nothing ever goes right for me.
c. What happened?
d. I called my mom. But she couldn’t leave work, as always. Things like this always happen to me.
e. My car broke down in the middle of the road.
f. Oh, no. Well, can I help you out with anything?
A. b-c-e-a-d-f B. b-c-d-f-a-e C. b-c-a-e-f-d D. b-c-a-f-d-e

PHẦN 10: VIẾT LẠI CÂU

Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với câu đã cho trong câu hỏi. (46-50)
46. It’s not likely to happen, but if you’re not satisfied with the product, we’ll refund your money.
A. Even when you are prone to dissatisfaction with the product, it’s not possible that you will get a
refund.
B. In the unlikely event that the product fell short of your expectations a refund will be made.
C. Only when you are not satisfied with the product will get a refund which is also very rare.
D. It unlikely that you are not contented with the product, so refund is not considered in the case yet.
47. The loud music coming from her neighbour’s flat didn’t bother Lucy at all.
A. Lucy was in no way bothered by the loud music coming from her neighbor’s flat.
B. The neighbor next door played an intense piece of music, making Lucy exhilarated.
C. Lucy suffered the loud music from her neighbour’s flat for so a long time that she didn’t mind it at
the end.
D. Lucy has never been so irritated by the music from next door as she was that moment.
48. She tried as hard as she could to make sure that this problem would not arise.
A. All what she could do is to ensure that the problem would not arise.
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C. It was her who tried to manage the problem which emerged so often those days.
D. Without any help, she could finally end up handling the problem, which seemed detrimental.
49. I don’t think it was reasonable of him to complain so much about the service.
A. If I were you, I would never let him complain so much about the service.
B. He was so absurd to complain so much about the service, which was unacceptable.
C. If you ask me, he was not justified in making such a fuss about the service.
D. Such an unreasonable a service was it that he can’t stand complaining about it.
50. It was CFCs, which were used in aerosols, refrigerators and solvents, that made the dangerous hole in
the ozone layer over Antarctica.
A. The dangerous hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica was caused by the use of CFCs, which were
found in aerosols, refrigerators and solvents.
B. It has been found that the CFCs in aerosols, refrigerators and solvents affect the ozone layer over
Antarctica more than anywhere else.
C. Aerosols, refrigerators and solvents contain CFCs, and these substances have caused several holes in
the ozone layer, the most dangerous being over Antarctica.
D. Aerosols, refrigerators and solvents produced CFCs, which led to the ozone layer over Antarctica
being dangerously damaged.

PHẦN 11: KẾT HỢP CÂU

Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với cặp câu đã cho trong câu hỏi. (51-55)
51. Nowadays, lecture slides are often uploaded onto the college intranet. The disadvantage of
this guaranteed availability is that students might stop listening carefully to the lecturer.
A. Uploading the lecture slides onto the college intranet, students might neglect the lecture due to that
guaranteed availability.
B. Try as they might, students failed to pay attention during class hours due to the lecture slides’
guaranteed availability in the college intranet.
C. With the guaranteed availability of lecture slides on the college intranet comes students’ temptation to
let their minds wander during lectures, which is disadvantageous.
D. Even if the lecture slides are uploaded on to the college intranet, students are required to listen
carefully to the lecturer.
52. The teacher entered the classroom. The students stood up.
A. No sooner had the students stood up than the teacher entered the classroom.
B. No sooner did the teacher enter the classroom than the students had stood up.
C. No sooner had the teacher enter the classroom when the students stood up.
D. No sooner had the teacher entered the classroom than the students stood up.
53. They switched on the light. They saw how much damage the husky had done to their sofa.
A. Only after they had switched on the light did the extent of damage the husky had done to their sofa
become clear to them.
B. The darkness put paid to the extent of the damage the husky had done to their sofa,
C. While the light was being turned on, they noticed how serious the damage the husky has done to their
sofa.
D. The husky damaged the sofa under the cover of darkness, which went unrecognized until they lit up
the room.
54. Jack ate excessively. It’s no surprise to me he’s ill now.
A. The fact that Jack is under a cloud for making such a horse of himself comes as no surprise to me.
B. It comes as no surprise to me that Jack is under the weather now because he made such a pig of
himself.
C. It is not surprising that Jack’s ailment has been brought about by his excessive overeating.
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55. John was tired of the hustle and bustle of the city life. He gave up his job and moved to a far-flung place.
A. So tired was John of the cat race that he handed in his resignation and relocated to a place off the
beaten track.
B. Tired as he might be with the hectic lifestyle at the city, John are indulged himself to quit the job and
come back his hometown.
C. Such was John tired with the hustle and bustle of the city life, he ended up giving up his job and
moved to a remote area.
D. John was so tired of the rat race that he resigned from his job and relocated to a place in the middle of
nowhere.

PHẦN 12: HOÀN THÀNH VĂN BẢN

Chọn 01 cụm từ hoặc câu trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn trong mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống tương
ứng trong bài luận đã cho. (56-60)
How people could spend their free time more profitably
(56)……………, as the pace of modern life increases and many people work longer hours, it is more
important for us to spend time taking it easy and recovering. (57) ……………although leisure time can make
us sane, healthy and happy, not knowing how to use it profitably can make us bored and lazy.
Many people spend their leisure time sitting passively, watching TV, going to the cinema or playing
computer games. For a while these can be fun or stimulating but over a period of time they are not very
fulfilling. In my view, (58) ……………such as learning a language or learning how to paint or play a
musical instrument. These activities make us feel we are doing something productive, which helps reduce
stress and refreshes us much more deeply.
Another, often unacknowledged, consequence of modern life is that we spend far less time with our
family or even our neighbours in the local community than we used to and in time this reduces social
cohesion. Another way, then, (59) ……………, such as helping out in some local activity, perhaps at a
summer fair, or even by looking after ones grandparents.
In short, (60) ……………, on the whole it is also beneficial to spend one’s leisure time doing
something worthwhile, in particular learning something new and being creative.
56.
A. It is generally accepted that B. General
C. To start with D. As people think
57.
A. Moreover, B. However, C. Whereas, D. Therefore,
58.
A. no single hobby is enough for one who has quite a lot of free time,
B. the best use of leisure time to ensure greater long-term happiness is to have a creative hobby,
C. to enjoy the spare time one has, they should attend classes to learn new skills rather than waste time
on those passive pastimes,
D. as a hobby, you can do whatever you want,
59.
A. of socializing is by doing something socially responsible
B. of making leisure time profitable is by doing something socially responsible
C. of contributing to the society is by making a profit from one’s leisure time
D. of taking responsibility for one’s leisure time is by socializing
60.
A. although it is clearly desirable to ensure that we relax after a period of toil
B. while it is clearly desirable to ensure that we relax after a period of hard work
C. even when we have a desire to relax after long hard-working time
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PHẦN 13: TỰ LUẬN

61. Viết một văn bản khoảng 250 từ về chủ đề sau:
Some people think that, in order to increase the amount of waste that are recycled, governments should
introduce laws making recycling a compulsory act. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this
statement?

THE END

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Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
Tổng số câu hỏi: 61

PHẦN 1: CÁCH PHÁT ÂM CỦA ÂM VỊ TRONG TỪ

Chọn 01 trong 04 lựa chọn có phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với những lựa chọn còn lại. (1- 4)
1. A. pessimistic B. plausible C. assess D. consider
2. A. discriminate B. schedule C. education D. graduate
3. A. convert B. opinion C. conserve D. concert
4. A. deteriorate B. demise C. ship D. promise

PHẦN 2: TRỌNG ÂM
Chọn 01 từ trong 04 từ đã cho có cấu trúc trọng âm khác với các từ còn lại. (5-8)
5. A. chronological B. contemporary C. instantaneous D. multinational
6. A. similar B. vintage C. humble D. approach
7. A. allege B. charter C. broadcast D. context
8. A. placard B. critic C. footnote D. foresee

PHẦN 3: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA

Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn có nghĩa gần nhất với từ/cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi.
(9-11)
9. Finally, after all that discussion, there was someone who could hit the nail on the head.
A. put an end to the discussion B. say exactly the right thing
C. interrupt someone D. counter-argue someone
10. Her father is going to go up the wall when he finds out that she has lost the car keys.
A. be on the same wave lengths B. be intoxicated
C. be up in arms D. take the bull by the horns
11. Your comments on his appearance are rather tangential because we are trying to assess his
performances.
A. impertinent B. mean C. timorous D. hasty

PHẦN 4: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA

Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn trái nghĩa với từ hoặc cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi. (12-
14)
12. If things go wrong, Alex, whatever you do, don’t lose your head.
A. be sensible B. be panicked C. be abrupt D. be calm
13. Tenacious in pursuit of his goals, he continued to apply for a position in this company until he was
accepted.
A. Persistent B. Discouraged C. Determined D. Intimidated
14. He was planning to ask his boss for a rise, but when it came to the point he lost his nerve and didn’t do
it.
A. was calm B. was desperate C. was sanguine D. was courageous

PHẦN 5: HOÀN THÀNH CÂU

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong mỗi câu hỏi. (15-19)
15. The flood was a terrible…………..; hundreds of people died.
A. calamity B. accident C. event D. rebellion
16. Business has been thriving for the past few years. Long…………..it continue to do so.
A. could B. does C. may D. might
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the…………... She just refused to listen to my ideas.
A. hat B. book C. ball D. pen
18. The manager’s decision to close down the factory was something no one had ever taken…………...
A. seriously B. severely C. strictly D. tightly
19. Our plan to have a party fell…………..with Mum and Dad coming back a week early from holiday.
A. down B. back C. out D. through

PHẦN 6. ĐIỀNTỪ
Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn. (20-27)
Meat for vegetarians
It is the ultimate conundrum for vegetarians who think that meat is murder: a revolution in (20)……….
food that will see fresh meat grown from animal cells without a single cow, sheep or pig being killed.
Researchers have published details in a biotechnology journal describing a new technique which they
(21) ………….as the answer to the world’s food shortage. Lumps of meat would be cultured in laboratory
vats rather than carved from livestock reared on a farm.
According to researchers, meat grown in laboratories would be more environmentally friendly and could
be tailored to be healthier than (22) ………….meat by controlling its nutrient content and screening it for
food-borne diseases. Vegetarians might also be (23) ………….because the cells needed to grow chunks of
meat can be taken without harming the (24) ………….animal.
Experiments tor NASA, the US space agency, have already shown that morsels of edible fish can be
grown in petri dishes, though no one has (25) ………….eaten the food. Scientists have recently taken the
prospect of “cultured meat” a step further by working out how to produce it on an industrial scale. They (26)
………….muscle cells growing on huge sheets that would be regularly stretched to exercise the cells as they
grow. Once enough cells had grown, they would be (27) ………….and shaped into processed meat products
such as chicken nuggets.
(From: theguardian.com)
20. A. processed B. treated C. catered D. operated
21. A. addressed B. proposed C. hailed D. complimented
22. A. farm-reared B. farmly-reared C. farming-grown D. farmhand-grown
23. A. tempted B. tempting C. appealed D. appealing
24. A. patron B. donor C. contributor D. sponsor
25. A. since B. once C. already D. yet
26. A. observe B. contemplate C. ignore D. envisage
27. A. rubbed against B. passed on C. peeled away D. scraped off

PHẦN 7: BÀI ĐỌC

Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời 8 câu hỏi kèm theo. (28-35)
For the beginner, buying organic can seem daunting. Not so long ago the very word was associated with
nut roasts and the kind of shop where every other ingredient was tofu, and where asking for a Coca-Cola
would elicit the same reaction as going into the supermartket and demaning cocaine.
Mercifully, those days are gone. But the range of choice that has replaced that austere, vegan mentality
is equally confusing. Where do you begin?
“Buy locally,” says the chef and smallholder, Hugh Fearnley - Whitting stall, whose series, TV Dinners,
proved he is willing to eat just about anything - as long as it is GM-free.
The proliferation of farmers’ markets means even hardened city dwellers can buy fresh produce and be
sure about its provenance. You can find your nearest market online at www. farmersmarkets.net, while the
Soil Association’s Organic Directory lists thousands of organic shops. And where else could you learn about
where your food has come from, chat with your friendly neighbourhood herb farmer and find yourself
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“It’s a bit of a Catch-22,” says Fearnly Whittingstall. “The customers need a wide range of poduce and
the farmers need enough customers to make it worth their while. The more people make the commiment, the
better and more frequent these markets will become.”
For the lazy, there’s an even easier option. The Organic Directory, which can be found online at
www.soilassociation.org, lists a staggering number of box delivery schemes that distribute seasonal produce
from locations all over the country. They range from the basic to the amazingly comprehensive.
But a word of warning: seasonal food may be fresher, tastier and a huge relief for the environment (peas
don’t need to be air-freighted from Zimbabwe, for example), but you can’t give Mother Nature a shopping
list. With most schemes, you get what you’re given. It’s an inspiring challenge for adventurous cooks, but
several kilos of lovely, seasonal carrots won’t be much use if your dinner party was depending on the
ingredients for an apricot soufflé.
Even for those of us who are wedded to the supermarket, healthy organic food doesn’t have to be just a
good intention. Some supermarkets keep their organic products together in a dedicated section, while others
store organic versions of their products alongside non- organic stock.
You will also notice that much organic produce in supermarkets comes pre-packaged. This is to avoid
any confusion with non-organic produce and the packaging is recycled wherever possible. Where produce is
sold loose, proof of certification must be available, by law, to consumers.
(From: First Practice test Extra)
28. How would people have felt if you’d asked for Coca Cola in an organic shop?
A. surprised B. shocked C. amused D. furious
29. It’s hard to eat organically now because…………..
A. you need to be good at gardening.
B. most people know little about organic food.
C. there’s not much choice available.
D. there are so many decisions to make.
30. What does the writer say about farmers’ markets?
A. They’re only available in country areas.
B. They are very friendly places to do your shopping.
C. There is a good one on the World Wide Web.
D. There are far more of them than there used to be.
31. How does Hugh say that more customers at farmers’ markets will improve the situation?
A. There will be more variety of produce.
B. Prices of goods will be lower.
C. There will be more markets.
D. The quality of the produce will be better.
32. What is the “easier option” which the article refers to?
A. having organic food delivered
B. reading about organic farming
C. only buying organic versions of basic foods
D. ordering organic food online
33. What problem with eating seasonally does the writer mention?
A. It can be dull to be always eating the same things in one season.
B. You may not be able to get everything you need for a specific recipe.
C. You have to be expert at cooking to produce interesting meals.
D. You will not be able to get such a variety of tastes.
34. What does the writer say about supermarkets and organic food?
A. Supermarkets are increasingly stocking organic food.
B. It is not always easy to know which food is organic.
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D. Some supermarkets intend to go over to totally organic food.
35. Why does the writer say that organic food is usually pre-packaged ?
A. so it is better protected
B. so that it complies with the laws on organic food
C. so that the green logo can be given prominence
D. so it is kept separate from other produce

PHẦN 8: HOÀN THÀNH HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng ở mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống. (36-40)
36. Fiona: “I’m quite unsure how she’ll react. I’ll just have to play it by ear.”
Mark: “……………..”
A. Better if you thought of something beforehand.
B. It could be too noisy to hear anything there.
C. She shouldn’t be trusted on her own.
D. You are such an incompetent judge.
37. Mother: “How was your first day at school?”
Son: “……………..”
A. It was longer than usual.
B. It turned out to be better than I’d expected.
C. I’d four lessons in the morning.
D. I don’t care about it.
38. Tourist: “Where is the nearest flower shop around here?
Me: “……………..”
A: What types of flowers do you like?
B: I’m sorry, but I don’t know this area very well.
C. Are you a florist?
D. I want to buy a bunch of flowers for my Mom on Mother’s day.
39. Lana: “What happened to the flower vase?”
Mick: “……………..”
A. I put it here on the table.
B. This vase has shiny cover.
C. I broke it when I cleaned the desk.
D. I have many of them.
40. Kathy: “I can’t thank you enough for watering the plants when I was out of town.”
George: “…………….”
A. Next time bring them along with you. B. Not at all.
C. You can say that again. D. It’s my pleasure.

PHẦN 9: SẮP XẾP HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn là trật tự đúng của các lượt lời trong hội thoại đã cho. (41-45)
41.
a. I’d like to find out information about a trip to New York.
b. That will be twenty dollars extra.
c. I’d like to take the train, please.
d. OK, the next train leaves at noon today.
e. OK. I’d like a first-class seat, as well. They are quite roomy.
f. OK, no problem. How would you like to get there?
A. b-a-f-e-c-d B. a-f-c-d-e-b C. a-f-d-b-e-b D. a-d-c-f-e-d-b
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a. Good. Well, we’d better go. The sales meeting is about to start.
b. Yes, and the taxi drivers are all so friendly there.
c. Oh, I love New York.
d. It was really nice to spend time in New York.
e. All right. I’ll be right there.
f. Hi, Mary. How did your trip go last week?
A. f-d-c-b-a-e B. c-f-d-b-e-a C. f-a-d-c-b-e D. f-d-c-a-e-b
43.
a. Whew, I just finished my last practice of the week.
b. That’s too bad. Maybe next week.
c. Yeah, right after math class. Why don’t we meet outside of the library?
d. Is the study group tomorrow after school?
c. Yeah, right after math dass. Why don’t we meet outside of the library?
e. I can’t. I have to go babysit then.
f. Good. That means you can come to our study group.
A. a-f-d-c-e-b B. a-d-c-e-b-f C. f-a-b-d-e-c D. f-a-d-c-b-e
44.
a. You should. Most department stores don’t sell dresses like this.
b. I love the color, and it’s on sale, too.
c. This would look really great on you.
d. It would be perfect for the wedding next week.
e. You think so? Maybe I’ll try it on.
f. Oh, yeah. I could wear it to the wedding reception.
A. c-f-d-a-b-e B. c-b-f-a-d-e C. c-e-a-b-d-f D. d-b-a-f-c-e
45.
a. Well, I want to work, for one thing.
b. Jeff, will you go to camp again this summer?
c. I know. It’s not going to be easy to make a choice.
d. What are your plans for the summer?
e. I’m not sure, Jan. I’m trying to figure out my plans.
f. Yeah, but next year, you’ll be too old for camp.
A. c-d-a-e-f-a B. b-e-d-a-f-c C. b-c-e-d-a-f D. a-f-c-d-e-b

PHẦN 10: VIẾT LẠI CÂU

Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với câu đã cho trong câu hỏi. (46-50)
46. If you want my opinion, he’s useless.
A. For what it’s worth, he’s useless.
B. It can be worth my while to say he’s useless.
C. He’s useless, which makes me find him worthy.
D. It is worthy to recognize that he’s useless.
47. Our planet’s meteorological conditions will go on changing if we keep using fossil fuels as much as we
are now.
A. If we use fossil fuel as much as we should do, the weather system of the Earth would become very
different.
B. As a consequence of our going on burning fossil fuels as much as we do, the Earths climate will
continue to change.
C. If the world’s climate continues to change, we won’t need to burn as many fossil fuels like coal, oil
and gas, are we are.
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our world.
48. He made the mistake of doing everything himself.
A. He was trapped to make mistakes by himself.
B. He fell into the trap of doing everything himself
C. He fell victim to his mistakes when doing everything himself
D. He became victimized for doing everything by himself
49. Let’s invite Dann as well, so that he can take Sarahs place as a DJ in case she fails to turn up.
A. Dann is also a good DJ, so we can invite him if Sarah says she won’t be able to make it
B. I suggest that we ask Dann to come too, because then he can be the DJ if Sarah can’t make it.
C. Since Sarah might not be able to come, why don’t we ask Dann to be our DJ?
D. I’d rather invite Dann as the DJ, because Sue often fails to keep her promise and does not show up.
50. Supposed that strict building codes have been observed, it is not particularly dangerous to live in an
earthquake zone.
A. Living in this earthquake zone has no risk, because strict building rules have been stuck to.
B. If tight building regulations had been followed, the risk of living in this earthquake zone would be
minimal.
C. It is fairly safe to live in an earthquake region if the buildings have been built according to tight
regulations.
D. Strict building regulations have been followed; otherwise, it would be very dangerous to live in this
earthquake zone.

PHẦN 11: KẾT HỢP CÂU

Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với cặp câu đã cho trong câu hỏi. (51-55)
51. I like reading books very much. I don't like this novel, though.
A. Such was my keenness on reading books that I make no attempt to conceal my dislike for this novel.
B. Being a big fan of books of all kinds, this novel is not my first choice, though.
C. Much as I am fond of reading books, this novel isn’t my cup of tea.
D. Despite my fondness for reading books, the novel is a storm in a teacup.
52. I know you have learnt by heart all the safety protocols. I just want to emphasize them one more time.
A. I just want to go through all the safety protocols one more time in case they failed your memory.
B. Although you have committed all the safety protocols to your memory, I just want to hammer them
home one more time.
C. Let me jog your memory about the safety protocols even though you have known them like the back
of your hands.
D. Even if you know all the safety protocols inside out, it’s compulsory that I make sure you don’t
forget any of them.
53. I didn't tell her about the party. I wanted to surprise her.
A. With the aim of taking her for a ride, we kept her in the dark about the party.
B. In order to tickle her pink, we kept her uninformed of the party.
C. I wanted to play a trick on her, so I didn’t tell her about the party.
D. With a view to taking her aback, we left her in the dark about the party.
54. I collected all the data. I started to write my research paper.
A. Only when I had done with data collection did I set about writing my research paper.
B. I started writing my research paper so that all the data could be collected.
C. Only after all the data was collected can I start writing my research paper.
D. The fact that I have all the necessary data is crucial for my starting to write my research paper.
55. They tried hard. They couldn’t revive her quickly enough.
A. So hard as they tried but they couldn’t make her come round quickly enough.
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C. Not until it dawned on them how slowly she was gaining consciousness did they pull themselves
together.
D. Hard as they tried, they failed to bring her round quickly enough.

PHẦN 12: HOÀN THÀNH VĂN BẢN

Chọn 01 cụm từ hoặc câu trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn trong mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống tương
ứng trong bài luận đã cho. (56-60)
Youth today is a mixture of good and bad characters as always
(56)…………, there has been concern that youth attitudes have changed as living standards have risen
and that young people have become less empathetic. But is this true?
It is certainly the case that (57) …………. They believe that everything they do is important and are
intolerant when they are criticised.
(58) …………they are sometimes known as the ‘Me-generation’ as opposed to the ‘We-generation:
egotistic and lacking self-discipline. It is perhaps no coincidence that this attitude reflects the behaviour of
media celebrities that many young people seem obsessed by. When they mix, they only mix with people like
themselves, a situation encouraged by the advent of online social networking.
On the other hand, in some countries younger people are volunteering for charity work in greater
numbers than ever before, and are more concerned about social inequalities than their parents.(59)…………,
they also have a far higher tolerance of other people’s beliefs than ever before, opposing discrimination
against minorities and believing strongly in equal rights.
In other words, the picture is contradictory. It is my firm belief that young people are probably much the
same as they have always been. The social conditions of the country they live in are bound to have an effect
but in general (60) ………….
56.
A. In recent years B. In the past
C. Gone are the days D. In the future
57.
A. being self-centered and requiring more personal attention are getting on in the West
B. many of the young generation in Western countries undervalue what the previous generations have
done for them
C. many young people in the West seem to be more self-centred and in need of more personal attention
than ever
D. Western young generations now lead a more austere, indulgent life than their parents
58.
A. The thing is, B. Consequently, C. Moreover, D. what is more,
59.
A. Moreover B. Yet C. Although D. So that
60.
A. young people are becoming more and more unreliable
B. young people are good by nature, but they may be accidentally worsened by surround people
C. young people are still a mixture of good and bad, of selfishness and selflessness.
D. young people have failed to follow the traditions which they got from their ancestors.

PHẦN 13: TỰ LUẬN

61. Viết một văn bản khoảng 250 từ về chủ đề sau:
Some people believe that parents should decide for their children which schools to attend or which subjects
to take. What is your opinion of this?
HẾT
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Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
Tổng số câu hòi: 61

PHẦN 1: CÁCH PHÁT ÂM CỦA ÂM VỊ TRONG TỪ

Chọn 01 trong 04 lựa chọn có phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với những lựa chọn còn lại. (1-4)
1. A. exhilarated B. examine C. executive D. execution
2. A. biased B. amateur C. cartoon D. catalogue
3. A. pension B. impulse C. pursue D. assume
4. A. indicate B. schedule C. education D. adulation

PHẦN 2: TRỌNG ÂM
Chọn 01 từ trong 04 từ đã cho có cấu trúc trọng âm khác với các từ còn lại. (5-8)
5. A. catastrophe B. envisage C. contemplate D. observe
6. A. ascend B. descend C. allege D. broadcast
7. A. conscientious B. illegible C. contradict D. equidistant
8. A. condolence B. fortune C. paradigm D. opulent

PHẨN 3: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA

Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn có nghĩa gần nhất với từ/cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi.
(9-11)
9. You must be scrupulous when it comes to preparing his meals as he is allergic to a lot of ingredients.
A. meticulous B. conscientious C. spontaneous D. collaborative
10. We were outraged to know that our boss had squandered thousands of dollars on first-class travel.
A. spent money quickly B. spent money carelessly
C. spent money carefully D. spent money frugally
11. She was an amiable co-worker, on time, always smiling, and ready to help.
A. extravagant B. vivid C. zealous D. agreeable

PHẦN 4: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA

Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn trái nghĩa với từ hoặc cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi. (12-
14)
12. Few young teachers in the school have received greater adulation than did Mr. Thompson after he won
that prize.
A. contempt B. reverence C. admiration D. consolation
13. Cognizant of the fact that it was getting late, the lecturer cut short his lesson.
A. In spite of B. Due to C. Ignorant D. Regardless
14. When Jack was caught over speeding, he tried to circumvent the law by offering the traffic warden a
bribe.
A. violate B. observe C. reject D. decline

PHẦN 5: HOÀN THÀNH CÂU

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong mỗi câu hỏi. (15-19)
15. The snobbish woman turned up her……………at the food that was offered to her at the buffet.
A. mouth B. nose C. eye D. back
16. The robbers took to his……………when he saw the policemen coming after him.
A. leg B. foot C. thigh D. heel
17. Because this project is a……………order, I will need your assistance to finish it by the deadline.
A. tall B. high C. big D. great
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A. herself to her B. her to her C. herself to herself D. her to herself
19. “The tap is dripping, the bath’s overflowing, the plumber’s on holiday; what a fine kettle of……………
this is!”
A. fish B. shrimp C. dolphin D. whale

PHẦN 6. ĐIỀN TỪ
Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn. (20-27)
Claridge’s has taken luxury to a new (20)…………..by offering its guests more than 30 varieties of
water - with prices stretching to as much as £50 a litre. The opulent hotel, in the heart of London, has (21)
…………..an extensive menu with water from countries as far flung as Norway, Patagonia, New Zealand
and Hawaii. In addition, (22) …………..are given advice on which water is best suited to what occasion.
Finé artesian water from Japan is said to be “a perfect companion” to sushi, sashimi and caviar, while
Waiwera Mineral Water from the Waiwera Thermal Resort in New Zealand has a low mineral (23) ………
which goes well with grilled and fried meat. For those suffering from exhaustion or trying to get over jet lag,
OGO spring water from Tilburg in the Netherlands contains 35 times more oxygen than regular water to (24)
…………..the drinker. The most expensive on the menu is 420 Volcanic, spring water from Tai Tapu in New
Zealand, which can be bought for £21 for 42 cl - the equivalent of £50 per litre. Its “smooth sensation on the
palate” comes from its journey from the source at the bottom of an extinct volcano through 200 metres of
volcanic rock.
Fiuggi from Italy has long been admired since Michelangelo wrote about its (25) …………..effects in
1554 and it is said to be very popular with the Vatican. Included on the list is 10 Thousand BC, water that
comes from the melted ice of the Hat Mountain Glacier and is more than 10,000 years old, which costs £15
for 75cl. Even more (26) …………..is Mahalo Deep Sea Water, from Kailua-Kona in Hawaii, which is £21
for 75cl. Originally a fresh water iceberg, the water melted thousands of years ago and sank to the bottom of
the ocean floor because of its different temperature and salinity. It is now (27) …………..to the surface
through a 3,000 ft pipeline. But among all the grandeur there is one option which is free of charge - a glass of
“old fashioned London tap water”.
(From: www. telegraph, co. uk)
20. A. height B. peak C. summit D. rate
21. A. revised B. devised C. comprised D. advised
22. A. agents B. conveyors C. surveyors D. purveyors
23. A. content B. essence C. significance D. measure
24. A. clean B. revitalise C. encourage D. calm
25. A. renewable B. replaceable C. restorative D. incentive
26. A. priceless B. invaluable C. valueless D. pricey
27. A. dragged B. hauled C. pulled D. pumped

PHẦN 7: BÀI ĐỌC

Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời 8 câu hỏi kèm theo. (28-35)
In today’s world protecting the environment and sustainability are very important issues. Cities and
councils throughout the world are working hard to improve the current situation and sustainability will be an
important factor in all town and city development in the future. One city which has always had the
environment as its top priority is the Brazilian city of Curitiba. It is in the south of the country and is one of
the most innovative cities in the world. It is so environmentally-friendly it is known as the ecological capital
of Brazil. It is such a successful example of sustainable development that it is visited by delegates from all
over the world. The people in Curitiba are very proud of their city and not only believe in a greener lifestyle
but they really live it. Sustainable development is evident in all aspects of city life.
Residents have planted 1.6 million trees and over 70% of all waste is recycled. Curitiba has the highest
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year. Like many cities in the world Curitiba also faces many socio- economic problems but because it is such
a unique and forward-thinking city the residents came up with a revolutionary idea to help poor families
and reduce waste at the same time. Each family sorts its rubbish and then it is weighed and “sold” back to the
city council in exchange for fruit and meat. This provides healthy food for those who can’t afford it and also
encourages recycling and helps keep the city clean and tidy. Rubbish which cannot be recycled is burnt to
make electricity.
The city’s public transport is also one of the greenest in the world. The bus service is cheap and efficient
and saves millions of car journeys each year as you can use the buses to get anywhere in the city. There are
over 70 kilometres of bus only routes through the city. Roads have 4 lanes, 2 for cars and lorries and 2 for
buses only. This means buses can run freely through the city without getting stuck in traffic jams. As a result,
millions of people use the bus everyday rather than their cars. There are also special bus lines for students,
the disabled and tourists. The best thing, though, is that the 1,200 buses which make up the network run on
biodiesel; that is fuel made from plants like soya. Reduced car traffic and low consumption of traditional
fuels means that Curitiba is one of the least polluted cities in Brazil. Curitiba was one of the first cities in the
world to have completely car free areas in the city center. Also their bus stops have been carefully designed
so that they are level with the bus. They are tube shaped and have ramps to provide easy access for everyone.
Curitiba has grown dramatically over the years. In 1950 300,000 people lived there, now the population
is 1.8 million. However, even from the beginning the needs of the city had to be balanced with the needs of
the environment. Fortunately, this has had great economic benefits for the economy. Income per capita is
60% higher than the national average. The architect who led the city’s growth in the 1960s was so popular he
later became the city’s mayor. One big challenge that the city has faced throughout its development is
flooding. The city has had to find ways to protect itself from flooding which as affected the city centre for
many years. Curitiba wanted to find a solution which worked with nature. The solution they came up with
involved creating a number of lakes in the city’s parks which could hold flood water. Also no buildings were
allowed to be built in areas which had a risk of flooding. One of the most beautiful buildings in the city is the
university. It is called the free university of environment and was built using reclaimed eucalyptus poles. You
can study a wide range of subjects there although of course it offers many different environmental courses,
including bio-architecture.
(From: First Practice Tests)
28. Why is Curitiba known as the ecological capital of Brazil?
A. It is a very modern and new city.
B. It has a lot of green spaces.
C. The people there do a lot to protect and conserve the environment.
D. It is visited by lots of foreigners interested in the environment.
29. What does the author mean in paragraph 2 with the phrase “the residents came up with a revolutionary
idea”?
A. Their idea made a lot of people angry.
B. Their idea was original and different.
C. Their idea caused a lot of political change.
D. Their idea made a lot of money for the city.
30. Which of the following does not happen in Curitiba?
A. Families separate their household waste.
B. Residents are given food as a reward for recycling their rubbish.
C. Residents help to keep the city clean and tidy.
D. Recycled waste is used to produce electricity.
31. Why don't many people in Curitiba use cars?
A. Because the public transport system is so efficient.
B. Because there are too many traffic jams.
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D. Because fuel is very expensive.
32. Why does Curitiba have less pollution than the other cities?
A. It covers a smaller area than other cities.
B. Cars use fuel which doesn’t cause pollution.
C. People don’t use cars much and buses use fuel which doesn’t cause much pollution.
D. There are only 1,200 buses in the city.
33. In the first paragraph, the word “evident” is closest in meaning to……………
A. provable B. observable C. conceivable D. tangible
34. How did the city solve the problem of flooding?
A. by building fewer buildings
B. by making sure there were lots of lakes
C. by creating more parks
D. They didn’t do anything but hoped nature would solve the problem itself
35. What is special about the city's university?
A. You can only study environmental courses there.
B. It is the only university where you can study bio-architecture.
C. It is a very attractive building.
D. You don’t have to pay to study there.

PHẦN 8: HOÀN THÀNH HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng ở mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống. (36-40)
36. Mick: “Do you want to go sky-diving with us?”
Martin: “…………..I’m afraid of height.”
A. That sounds intriguing. B. Of course, I do. I like skiing a lot.
C. I’m afraid I can’t. D. I hate the sky.
37. Elise: “You won the prize, didn’t you?”
Andrew: “………………”
A. Yes, I’m over the moon. B. Yes, he did.
C. No, I win. D. Do I know you?
38. Hannah: “Do you support the proposal to build a new airport?”
Katherine: “………………”
A. No, not really. B. No, I like it.
C. No. I don’t think you’re right. D. Yes, I’m against it.
39. Peter: “What does this thing do?”
Peter’s mother: “……………….”
A. I think it’s a waste of money. B. It sure does.
C. It peels potatoes. D. I can use it well.
40. Customer: “I have a look at that pullover, please.”
Shop assistant: “………………”
A. It’s much cheaper. B. Which one? This one?
C. Sorry, it is out of stock. D. Can I help you?

PHẦN 9: SẮP XẾP HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn là trật tự đúng của các lượt lời trong hội thoại đã cho. (41-45)
41.
a. That sounds really great.
b. I love Neighborhood Club! I’ve made so many friends.
c. What exactly do you do?
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e. That’s nice. But I’ll bet it takes up your free time on the weekends.
f. That’s true, but I don’t mind at all. It’s really fun.
g. It feels good to help people. I’m happy to do it.
A. b-e-f-c-d-a-g B. b-d-c-a-g-f-e C. e-f-g-d-c-a-b D. e-g-d-c-f-a-b
42.
a. All of my grades are high enough, except in math.
b. It’s time for you to start applying to colleges.
c. Yes, I’d really like to go to college in the US.
d. Work hard on it this year and go from there.
e. Really? I hope your grades are high enough.
f. Yeah, that’s good advice.
A. b-c-e-a-d-f B. b-c-d-f-a-e C. b-c-a-e-f-d D. b-c-a-f-d-e
43.
a. Oh, OK. What can I do to help?
b. I’m in such a hurry! I’m afraid I’ll be late!
c. Do you mind letting the dog out and feeding him?
d. What do you mean? Your class doesn’t start until eight.
e. I know, but I have to drop a report off at James’s house.
A. e-a-b-c-d B. d-c-d-e-a C. b-d-e-a-c D. a-e-f-c-d-b
44.
a. I’ve been playing this video game for hours.
b. Maybe, but I just got to this really fun part.
c. Isn’t it time to have a short break?
d. I guess you’re right. I have a test early tomorrow morning.
e. You can always save your place and try again tomorrow. It’s already 8 o’clock.
A. c-a-b-e-d B. a-c-b-e-d C. a-c-e-d-b D. a-c-b-d-e
45.
a. No, but he has light gray hair.
b. Hi, I’m looking for Mr. Wilson.
c. There are too many people here. Which one is he? Is he the one wearing a black suit?
d. I still don’t see him. Does he have a mustache or beard?
e. He’s right over there talking to some people.
f. No, Mr. Wilson is wearing a light-colored suit.
A. b-e-f-c-d-a B. c-f-b-a-d-e C. b-a-e-c-f-d D. b-e-c-f-d-a

PHẦN 10: VIẾT LẠI CÂU

Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với câu đã cho trong câu hỏi. (45-50)
46. The record attendance at the exhibition proves that people are still interested in the visual arts.
A. The record attendance at the exhibition was so interesting that people are still into visual arts.
B. So many people attended the visual art exhibition and therefore the record of attendance was
persuasive.
C. The attendance was recorded at the exhibition in order that the visual arts can become interesting.
D. The fact that the exhibition was so well attended goes to show that people are still hooked on the
visual arts.
47. I didn't know what to expect at the first rehearsal as I hadn't read the script.
A. This was the first rehearsal that I attended without having read the scripts.
B. The first rehearsal was expected to be complete but it wasn’t like what I expected.
C. I didn’t know that in the first rehearsal I was expected to read the scripts.
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48. Something needs to be done to make consumers feel confident about our services again.
A. Action must be taken to restore consumers’ confidence in our services.
B. We are really confident about our services, but the customers required us to take action.
C. Some inadequacy was made about taking action to make customers feel confident about the services.
D. The confidence in our services needs to be taken with some action from the customers.
49. My attitude towards Ginny changed when I accidentally found out about her miserable childhood.
A. Ginny’s miserable early life couldn’t do anything with my attitude towards her.
B. Ginny had a miserable childhood helped me to make up my own mind about her.
C. Ginny suffered a miserable childhood, which led to her thoughtless attitudes towards other people.
D. I saw Ginny in a new light after it became clear to me how much suffering she had experienced
during her childhood.
50. Security poses a problem for the museum when the painting is exhibited.
A. The museum was required to tighten the security while the painting is exhibited.
B. The museum has difficulty ensuring that the painting is secure when they exhibit it.
C. The guards have kept the museum under the surveillance because the painting is exhibited there.
D. A security problem emerges at the museum when the painting is exhibited there.

PHẦN 11: KẾT HỢP CÂU

Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với cặp câu đã cho trong câu hỏi. (51-55)
51. The inspector closed the food shop down. It can’t open until it can comply with health and safety
regulations.
A. It is not until the food shop succeed in adhering to the health and safety regulations can it open.
B. Not until the food shop can find ways to get round the health and safety regulations can it open.
C. It is only when the food shop manages to conform to the health and safety regulations that it can
open.
D. Only when the food shop violates the health and safety regulations can it open.
52. We are very regretful. We have to inform you that your application has been turned down.
A. We are very much regret to inform you that we don’t have any vacancy which is suitable for you.
B. Much to our regret we are obliged to inform you that your application has been declined.
C. We can’t accept your application for the position which is really regretful.
D. It’s our fault when we didn’t accept your application and you don’t have to be regretful.
53. Some people believe fairy tales are merely children's stories. Some people believe fairy tales carry
important psychological truths for adults.
A. When some believe they carry important psychological truths for adults, some people believe fairy
tales are merely children’s stories.
B. Some people believe fairy tales are merely children’s stories, whereupon some believe they carry
important psychological truths for adults.
C. Because some believe fairy tales carry important psychological truths tor adults, some people believe
fairy tales are merely children’s stories.
D. Some people believe fairy tales are merely childrens stories, yet some believe they carry important
psychological truths for adults.
54. It might be difficult. However, they intend to work hard to make the company a success.
A. It won’t be easy but they are intent on making a go of the company.
B. Despite of all the obstacles on theit way, they managed to work hard and make the company a
success.
C. Due to those problems that might arise, they decided to back out the company and get back to their
previous positions.
D. They intended to work hard and make the company a success, but so many obstacles prevented them.
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A. After their viewing, he Clinton’s needs were not met by either of the two properties.
B. The Clinton took the two estates into their consideration but they can’t decide which one suits them.
C. Both of the two estates viewed met their demands, so the Clinton couldn’t decide between the two of
them.
D. The Clinton didn’t feel that either of the two properties they viewed suited their needs.

PHẦN 12: HOÀN THÀNH VĂN BẢN

Chọn 01 cụm từ hoặc câu trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn trong mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống tương
ứng trong bài luận đã cho. (56-60)
How to keep our identity safe
(56)…………... It can be done through the internet, by stealing our credit card, or by getting information
from documents we throw away or leave lying around. It is clear that to defeat this crime we must be vigilant
and be extra cautious about what we do with personal information. This essay will focus on two ways in
which we may help to keep our identity safe.
Many people feel that young people are particularly vulnerable when it comes to identity theft (57)
…………... They should be educated by parents and colleges to sign the cards when they arrive and shred
any written record of Personal Identification Numbers (PINs). (58) …………...be told to keep their cards
within reach at all times, particularly when they are in public places like a college or an entertainment venue.
Another way in which we make life easy for fraudsters is by being too easily taken in when we get an
email claiming to be from our bank, asking us to update our password or verify our account details. (59)
…………
Overall, in my view, (60) ………….... People need to remember that identity fraud is big business and is
carried out by professional criminals who are always looking for ways of staying one step ahead of any
security measures.
56.
A. Personal identity is the concept you develop about yourself that evolves over the course of your life
B. A growing phenomenon over recent years has been the way in which our personal identity has been
threatened by criminals
C. Each citizen must have an identity card which is controlled by the authority of the place where they
live in
D. There are many kinds of identity threats in our modern society where social networks and high-tech
banking are popular
57.
A. because they tend to be more careless with debit and credit cards
B. for the reason that are dependent too much on debit and credit cards
C. in spite of their being irresponsible with debit and credit cards
D. as they can do anything without having all types of cards at hand
58.
A. They should also B. They should, however,
C. But they should D. They never should
59.
A. They even ask you to send in your current passport
B. All banks should be banned to do this
C. Genuine banks never send such emails
D. This type of banking is really annoying
60.
A. young people should ask their parents for help if they are not confident with their bank account
B. it is plastic cards which represent the biggest threat, particularly for the young, simply because they
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C. nowadays, more and more people are using online cards instead of plastic cards as before
D. no one should use plastic cards for their big financial transaction

PHẦN 13: TỰ LUẬN

61. Viết một văn bản khoảng 250 từ về chủ đề sau:
Museums are becoming less important in our life due to the rapid development of technology. To what extent
do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
Tổng số câu hỏi: 61
PHẦN 1: CÁCH PHÁT ÂM CỦA ÂM VỊ TRONG TỪ
Chọn 01 trong 04 lựa chọn có phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với những lựa chọn còn lại. (1-4)
1. A. accredit B. spectacular C. saliva D. majesty
2. A. delete B. develop C. strategy D. deplete
3. A. probe B. adobe C. abode D. mope
4. A. editor B. mentor C. commentator D. contributor

PHẦN 2: TRỌNG ÂM
Chọn 01 từ trong 04 từ đã cho có cấu trúc trọng âm khác với các từ còn lại. (5-8)
5. A. euphemism B. economy C. arithmetic D. millennium
6. A. redundant B. reluctant C. microscopic D. acquaintance
7. A. abnormality B. metropolitan C. automatically D. miraculously
8. A. similar B. creature C. catwalk D. close-knit

PHẦN 3: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA

Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn có nghĩa gần nhất với từ/cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi.
(9-11)
9. The local manufacturer negligently made and marketed a motorbike with defective brakes.
A. purposefully B. deliberately C. carelessly D. unconsciously
10. It was by a stroke of luck that nothing bad happened to him. He made a reckless effort to climb the tree
to get back his kite.
A. rational B. foolhardy C. significant D. malicious
11. The actor’s decision of early retirement brought the curtain down on her distinguished acting career.
A. was a deterrent to B. was a bless in disguise
C. put paid to D. paid homage to

PHẦN 4: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA

Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn trái nghĩa với từ hoặc cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi. (12-
14)
12. Thanks to the loan from the bank my struggling company managed to stay solvent.
A. in the red B. in the black C. in the white D. in the blue
13. After all his symptoms of the illness had disappeared, the doctor tapered him off the medication.
A. end abruptly B. end slowly C. rid him of D. stop gradually
14. On arriving home after a rough day at work, she threw her bag unceremoniously on the floor.
A. hesitantly B. hastily C. harmonious D. tactfully

PHẦN 5: HOÀN THÀNH CÂU

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong mỗi câu hỏi. (15-19)
15. Few practitioners of acupuncture, herbalism, homeopathy and the…………….regard their therapies as
complete substitutes for modern medicine.
A. similar B. like C. same D. identical
16. Come on, Jack! Stop being a wet…………….. Let’s go to the discotheque!
A. shirt B. blanket C. pants D. hat
17. Everyone…………….a beeline for the designer clothes when the shop opened during the sale.
A. made B. ran C. took D. headed
18. We…………….look to Peter whenever there is a problem with our computer system.
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19. It wasn’t until after the manager’s death that the whole truth……………..
A. got in B. went off C. turned out D. came out

PHẦN 6: ĐIỀN TỪ
Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn. (20-27)
What makes a house a home?
What makes a home? It seems like a simple question, but the answer is a little more complex. In many
ways, homes (20)……………how we live and see ourselves. And these spaces evolve when we focus on
what makes us happy. This is sometimes easier (21) ……………than done, though. It requires reflection and
(22) ……………choices, but it is a rewarding process. When we create a place that meets our needs and
expresses our character, we enrich our lives.
The traditional way to design a house is from the outside in: starting with the walls and finding ways to
fill the structure from a checklist of rooms, furniture and collections. The (23) …………… approach puts a
person at the heart of a space. As the designer Ilse Crawford says, we must ask the big questions first. What
does our home mean to us? How do we want to feel in it? What do we value? It’s an inside-out approach that
considers how we (24) ……………with and experience a space
That’s not to say you need lots of money or (25) ……………to create a beautiful home. There are
people who have different needs and resources but have created authentic homes where they can enjoy both
the simplest and grandest gestures of life. One of them has built the foundations of a home quite quickly
because it was important to be (26) ……………by pieces that had meaning and brought comfort after a move
to a new country. Another has found unique solutions for their space precisely because they didn’t have an
(27) ……………budget, allowing themselves the luxury of time, slowly adding to their collections over the
years - perhaps an item found while on travels or something that was saved for and happily moved from one
dwelling to another.
(From The Guardian)
20. A. embody B. merge C. assimilate D. systematize
21. A. told B. said C. spoken D. talked
22. A. ignorant B. thoughtful C. imprudent D. gracious
23. A. humanoid B. humanize C. humanist D. humanism
24. A. enlist B. commit C. assault D. engage
25. A. occurrence B. context C. status D. station
26. A. surrounded B. secured C. controlled D. suppressse
27. A. non-finite B. finite C. infinite D. measurable

PHẦN 7: BÀI ĐỌC

Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời 8 câu hỏi kèm theo. (28-35)
Only a game?
Are computer gamers victims of addiction - or prejudice? Sarah Dylan investigates.
Computer games are the latest media scare. If you believe the hype, they’re highly addictive and almost
as dangerous as cigarettes or alcohol. Features of gaming dwell on the horror stories - the players who stare
at a monitor for days, weeks or months at a time, barely pausing to sleep or eat, never mind study or
socialize. Mistakenly convinced that gaming ruins grades and lives, parents and teachers then demand that
teenagers immediately put down their joysticks and switch off their computers. Some even call for all games
to be banned! But is this concern really justified? Gaming is a hugely popular hobby, with millions of players
worldwide. Surely not all of these people are hopeless addicts and loners?
Helen Mackay is one player who contradicts the stereotype. She is both a high-flying student at a
prestigious US university, and a site administrator on EverTalk - a chatroom where fans of the online game
EverQuest swap ideas and games cheats. But she wasn’t always an enthusiast. “Until last year, my
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being very technologically minded, in other words, not being a geek! I’d never been heard of EverQuest until
my boyfriend Tom bought a subscription. Back then I didn’t get the appeal and frankly, I thought Tom was
too old for that kind of stuff. But I held my tongue, convinced he’d soon get fed up and log out for the last
time.”
“When months went by and he still showed no signs of losing interest, I got increasingly bothered. I
even considered “accidentally” spilling coffee over his keyboard so he’d be forced to stop - but I knew that
would start a row and he’d only carry on playing anyway. And then I thought, this isn’t me, why am I
behaving like this? So I had a go in secret, in a bid to be more sympathetic. I didn’t really expect to enjoy it.
But after a few clicks of the mouse I was hooked!”
“The game was fun and surprisingly challenging. Every action has a consequence, so you have to think
very carefully! Yes, the characters - or avatar as I’ve learned to call them - are rather silly (I’m an elf!).
However, they’re liberating too. When you’re acting out a role in cyberspace, you can’t be judged by your
looks, age or background. Through the game I’ve made friends with a skater-punk in Alaska and a 91-year-
old Korean physicist. So-called “reality” could learn a lot from this virtual world.”
Does Helen consider herself a computer addict? “Of course not. Tom and I play games for about ten
hours a week. That’s much less time than the average American spends surfing the internet - or watching TV!
I think gamers are often treated very unfairly. We don’t sneer at people in the same way for being sports
fanatics, and compulsive readers are praised for being clever! But what’s the difference? Just because some
hobbies have been around for longer doesn’t mean they’re necessarily better for you. Different things suit
different people, that’s all.”
However, anti-gaming prejudice may at last be starting to wane. Many professional organisations,
including NASA, the Armed Forces and medical schools, are now designing computer game software
especially for staff. Cynics have claimed that this is merely a gimmick to attract younger applicants.
However, it seems more likely that employers have been influenced by the latest scientific research.
Extensive studies have suggested that although playing computer games can’t significantly alter IQ, it does
help people to become better at analyzing details and working out solutions - all essential workplace skills.
The fact that it also reduces stress is an added bonus!
Of course, as with any pleasure in life, you can have too much of a good thing. Devoting yourself
entirely to one activity is never healthy, whether your passion is gaming - or studying! But maybe it’s time
for the technophobes to relax a bit? A few hours a week playing computer games might not be the end of the
world, after all...
(From: Target First)
28. What is the writers main point in the first paragraph?
A. Addiction to gaming is a common problem.
B. The press exaggerates the negative side of gaming.
C. Gaming is as harmful as smoking.
D. Gaming seriously affects students’ performance at school.
29. What does Helen mean by “geek” in paragraph 2?
A. someone who is obsessed by technology to an embarrassing degree
B. someone who is not very experienced at using technology
C. someone who is praised and admired for their technological expertise
D. someone who is not interested in technology
30. When her boyfriend first subscribed to EverQuest, Helen:
A. did not say anything about the game.
B. found playing the game boring.
C. told him that the game was childish.
D. became enthusiastic about the game.
31. What does “this” refer to in paragraph 3?
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C. feeling upset and annoyed D. arguing with Tom
32. What does Helen say she likes about EverQuest now?
A. It allows her to do whatever she likes.
B. It is full of realistic characters.
C. It is almost as good as real life.
D. It allows everyone to play as equals.
33. Why does Helen think that people are more critical of gaming than other hobbies?
A. It doesn’t require much intelligence.
B. It is too time-consuming.
C. It is not a traditional hobby.
D. It does not offer many benefits.
34. The writer thinks some institutions are using computer games at work in order to ………….
A. employ great numbers of young people.
B. make employees more intelligent.
C. help employees to solve problems.
D. help employees to feel calmer and more relaxed.
35. What do we learn about the writer's opinion of computer games from reading this article?
A. They do not have any negative consequences.
B. They have been unfairly criticized.
C. They can be enjoyed by everyone.
D. They are superior to most other hobbies.

PHẦN 8: HOÀN THÀNH HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng ở mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống. (36-40)
36. Mark: “Why don’t we go somewhere this year?”
Mike: “………………”
A. Yes, let’s do that. B. I like it.
C. I think so. D. Not bad
37. Ben: “We could ride there.”
Arvin: “………………”

A. No, it is OK. B. Great, but it is too hot.

C. Yes, but it is too hot. D. Certainly it is not OK.
38. David: Mum, I want to play video games now”
Davids mum: “………………”
A. No, I won’t hear of it. B. Good, please don’t.
C. Now, what are you saying? D. Don’t dream of that. Just go.
39. Helen: Would you please go shopping with me?
Sam: “……….., but I’m very busy right now.”
A. Of course not B. That’s all right
C. I’d like to D. All right
40. Katherine: “How do you like your job?”
Johnny: “……………..”
A. Yes, I love it. B. What about you?
C. Why not ask anybody else? D. Even though it’s hard, I enjoy it

PHẦN 9: SẮP XẾP HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn là trật tự đúng của các lượt lời trong hội thoại đã cho. (41-45)
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a. I’m looking for a new coin purse.
b. Very good choice.
c. That’s nice, but I need something smaller and lighter.
d. OK. What about this one with polka dot patterns?
e. Maybe not. I think I like that red plaid one.
f. OK. The best-selling item is this rectangular one with tiny beads on it.
A. a-f-c-d-e-b B. f-e-a-d-c-b C. b-a-d-c-f-e D. a-b-d-c-e-f
42.
a. I think I can climb up and bring him down.
b. Sure, I do it all the time.
c. My cat is up that tree. I think he’s too scared to climb down.
d. Well, it’s a very tall tree. We’d better get a ladder.
e. Are you sure you can climb the tree?
f. What are you doing here, Natalie?
A. c-f-a-b-d-e B. f-c-d-a-e-b C. a-b-c-e-d-f D. b-f-a-c-e-d
43.
a. All right. I can take ten dollars off the regular price with this.
b. That’s great. Thank you.
c. It’s thirty dollars, ma’am.
d. This is a great haircut. I really like it. How much does it cost?
e. Oh, I almost forgot. I have a coupon I saw in the paper today. Here you go.
A. e-b-a-c-d B. a-e-c-b-d C. b-c-a-e-d D. d-c-e-a-b
44.
a. No, I’m making dinner with my family then.
b. Can you meet me at the theater at seven thirty?
c. Sounds great! What time?
d. Hi, Mary. Do you want to see a movie tonight?
e. OK. Will you be done eating by eight?
f. Let’s make it nine. I have to help with the dishes after we eat.
A. d-f-b-e-c-a B. d-a-f-e-c-b C. d-c-b-a-e-f D. b-f-a-d-e-c
45.
a. Well, I saw a food stand next to the snake display.
b. Hey, Bill, I’m hungry!
c. Great! I think they’re across from the goldfish pond. Have you been there?
d. No, but we can look at it after we eat.
e. Yeah, me, too. Where can we eat?
f. OK. Let’s go there. After that, we can see the polar bears.
A. e-f-c-a-b-d B. e-a-b-d-c-f C. b-e-a-f-c-d D. e-f-c-d-a-b

PHẦN 10: VIẾT LẠI CÂU

Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với câu đã cho trong câu hỏi. (46-50)
46. You could have avoided making so much fuss about so trivial a problem.
A. There was no need for you to make a mountain out of a molehill.
B. It was not necessary that you told everybody about such an unimportant problem.
C. You have been too overreacting to the situation because it’s not worth the aggravation.
D. Your problem would have been exacerbated if you had not emphasized how dissatisfied it was to
you.
47. It’s impossible to get in touch with detective Holmes because he has been on leave in Paris since last
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A. Contacting detective Holmes is currently out of the question, as he is taking some time off to Paris,
starting from last Tuesday.
B. It is not worth considering getting in touch with detective Holmes as he has been in Paris for a
vacation since last Tuesday.
C. Detective Holmes is impossible even if you manage to approach him in Paris as he has been not
working since last Tuesday.
D. If you were to contact detective Holmes, you would have to leave Paris by Tuesday.
48. I failed to give an exact description of the burglar as I only caught a glimpse of his face when he rushed
towards the door.
A. The burglar dashed towards the door so hurriedly that I hardly peeked at him to the details.
B. He managed to get away with the burglary towards the door as no one could either recognize his face
or give a meticulous description of the case.
C. Despite the fact that I saw him only for a moment, I maneuvered him into escape through the door.
D. Having only a cursory look at the burglar’s face as he was making his way to the door, I couldn’t
describe him in detail.
49. Mike's nomination for an award for excellence came as a surprise to him.
A. Little did Mike expect to be chosen as a nominee for an award of excellence.
B. I was astounded to hear that Mike was promoted to receive an award for excellence.
C. It was such a life changing experience for Mike to be the winner of the award of excellence.
D. Mike held out little hope for being put forward as the winner of the award for excellence.
50. Jane struggled to fully understand the sheer scale of the challenge she faced.
A. It was such a challenge that Jane could scarcely comprehend its full scope.
B. Jane felt she had been thrown in at the deep end when she faced the challenge.
C. The sheer scale of the challenge was too confusing to her especially when no showed her the ropes.
D. Jane found it hard to come to grips with the sheer scale of the challenge she faced.

PHẦN 11: KẾT HỢP CÂU

Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với cặp câu đã cho trong câu hỏi. (51-55)
51. He made a big fortune in the prime of his youth. He lived comfortably ever after.
A. With his golden age, not only did he make a fortune, but he also made his life more relaxing.
B. The fortune he made during the height of his life enabled him to enjoy high standards of living.
C. Hardly did he put his feet up even though he had created the prosperity through his youth.
D. Living in such opulence makes him comfortable after years of his youth being wasted working
nonstop.
52. Mr. David tried to keep up appearances. The rest of the party knew he was awfully depressed after the
divorce.
A. Mr. David tried to get to a hideout away from his party to keep his post-divorce depression under his
hat.
B. Mr. David would go to any lengths to hide away the fact that he was devastated after the divorce.
C. People at the party saw through Mr. David’s pretention to be alright after the divorce.
D. People at the party could not help noticing the appearances of Mr. David after his divorce.
53. The R&D manager disagreed with the company's change of policy. He resigned.
A. The company’s change of policy was a consequence of its R&D manager’s resignation.
B. If the company had not given the go-head to the policy, the R&D manager would have hand in his
resignation.
C. The R&D manager did not see eye to eye with the company with regard to the change of policy;
nevertheless, he resigned.
D. The R&D manager’s resignation resulted from his disagreement with the company’s change of
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54. The play was so confusing. She couldn't follow what was happening.
A. She couldn’t keep track of the flow of the play as she was so appalled.
B. Such was the confusion of the play that she couldn’t make head nor tail of what was going on.
C. She lost the thread of the play because it was not sufficiently confusing.
D. She got distracted along the play, and therefore, lost the thread of it.
55. It was hard for the police to work out what had happened. The witness statements were conflicting.
A. Although the witness statements were contradictory, the police could not resolve the case.
B. The contradiction in the witness statement shed some light on the police investigation.
C. The contradictory witness statements made it difficult for the police to piece together what had
happened.
D. The police failed to piece together the details of the crime, but without the support of the witness
statements.

PHẦN 12: HOÀN THÀNH VĂN BẢN

Chọn 01 cụm từ hoặc câu trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn trong mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống tương
ứng trong bài luận đã cho. (56-60)
It is a commonly-held view that increased funding is needed for two areas of scientific research
important for the future of mankind - space exploration and medicine.
One of the most important benefits of space exploration is that it not only holds out the hope of finding
new lands to mine or even inhabit, (56)…………..such as satellite technology and weather forecasting. Who
could imagine life now without satellite television?
However, space research is certainly expensive and cannot be carried out without government funding,
and currently too little money is available. (57) ………….
There can be no doubt that medical research has made us healthier, happier and able to live longer. (58)
………….and diseases once considered incurable, like tuberculosis, can be cured today, and indeed some,
like smallpox, almost eradicated.
However, the downside is that medical research is also costly and seemingly never- ending, as the
excessive and indiscriminate use of medicines for minor ailments has caused medicines for some diseases to
become ineffective. (59) ………….
Nevertheless, in my view, funding does need to be increased in medical research (60) ………….the
newer field of genetics and the highly controversial stem cell research, which has the potential to cure a vast
array of problematic diseases like cancers and diabetes.
56.
A. has it, also, forced scientists to invent technology that we now take for granted,
B. but it has also forced scientists to invent technology that we now take for granted,
C. but has it also forced technology that we now taken for granted to be invented.
D. but has it forced technology that we now taken for granted to be invented,
57.
A. Regretfully, opponents say that the problem of lacking resources can only be dealt with by invading
new planets.
B. Indeed, opponents say scarce resources would be better deployed on solving problems on Earth.
C. Indeed, it is our own human being who take responsibility to deal with those problems, not to find
help from the outer space.
D. Regretfully, the ultimate purpose of exploring the space which is to find another house for the
humankinds has not been fulfilled yet.
58.
A. Remedies, cures and safeguards against various diseases are all the result of medical research,
B. Besides the curable diseases, there are still so many mortal diseases that scientists can do anything
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C. Despite all the budget poured down on medical research, there is much room for improvement,
D. Medical research has reached the peak of its golden age and no more opportunities are left,
59.
A. Also, people continue to have to pay a great deal of money when they get ill to be taken care of.
B. Also, people’s life expectancy is increasing dramatically.
C. Also, people are getting older and older and new babies are still born every day.
D. Also, an aging population increases other costs, like social care, and puts pressure on pension funds.
60.
A. because of
B. notwithstanding
C. regardless of
D. except for

PHẦN 13: TỰ LUẬN

61. Viết một văn bản khoảng 250 từ về chủ đề sau:
Some people think that the Internet is a useful tool for education while others believe it can be distracting to
students. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using the internet in teaching and learning?

HẾT

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Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
Tổng số câu hỏi: 61

PHẦN 1: CÁCH PHÁT ÂM CỦA ÂM VỊ TRONG TỪ

Chọn 01 trong 04 lựa chọn có phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với những lựa chọn còn lại.
1. A. attorney B. apartheid C. apathy D. approval
2. A. chemise B. moustache C. chauffeur D. chuckle
3. A. particular B. carbohydrate C. architecture D. articulate
4. A. observation B. obstructiveness C. obviously D. obligation

PHẦN 2: TRỌNG ÂM
Chọn 01 từ trong 04 từ đã cho có cấu trúc trọng âm khác với các từ còn lại.
5. A. product B. larynx C. ascribe D. conquest
6. A. intellect B. derelict C. powerless D. refugee
7. A. mechanism B. absenteeism C. euphemism D. journalism
8. A. agreement B. argument C. punishment D. movement

PHẦN 3: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA

Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn có nghĩa gần nhất với từ/cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi.
(11-13)
9. Judging from the decent upbringing she is receiving, I think she is going to be a fat cat when she grows
up.
A. overweight B. obese C. influential D. spoilt
10. I can’t make head nor tail of this document.
A. interpret B. intimate C. copy D. complete
11. We must admit that, with hindsight the launch of the new product hasn’t been a success.
A. weighing the pros and cons B. regardless of
C. in retrospect D. irrespective of

PHẦN 4: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA

Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn trái nghĩa với từ hoặc cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi. (14-
16)
12. Since Janet started remedial classes, her work has been improving by leaps and bounds.
A. reluctantly B. noticeably C. briskly D. minimally
13. The play has been so well received that they have decided to hold it over for another fortnight.
A. cease it prematurely B. go on running it
C. keep at as it is D. renovate its contents
14. I am sure the boss will tick you off if you’re late for work again this week.
A. commend B. dismiss C. recruit D. defeat

PHẦN 5: HOÀN THÀNH CÂU

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong mỗi câu hỏi.
15. I can’t understand why everybody is so excited about Tom. He………….in that situation.
A. could have done anything you did B. did nothing you could have done
C. didn’t do anything you couldn’t do D. did everything you could have done
16. She graduated from Harvard University with highest………….in 2018.
A. respects B. honours C. praises D. compliments
17. We have planted quite a lot of trees along the banks of the river in order to………….the soil.
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18. The police finally found the clue which held the………….to the whole mystery.
A. key B. pointer C. resolution D. lead
19. It was decided that the expenses of the program would be………….and so it was dismissed.
A. repressive B. prohibitive C. restrictive D. exclusive

PHẦN 6: ĐIỀN TỪ
Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn.
Cooling of Earth caused by eruptions, not meteors
Ancient sediment (20) …………..in a central Texas cave appears to solve the mystery of why the Earth
cooled suddenly about 13,000 years ago, according to a research study co-authored by a Texas A&M
University professor. Some researchers believed the event - which cooled the Earth (21) …………..about 3
degrees Centigrade, a huge amount - was caused by an extraterrestrial impact with the Earth, such as a
meteor collision. But Waters and the team found that the evidence left in layers of sediment in Hall’s Cave
were almost certainly the result of volcanic eruptions.
Waters said that Hall's Cave, located in the Texas hill country, has a sediment record (22) …………..
over 20,000 years. It is an exceptional record that offers a unique opportunity for (23) …………..cooperation
to investigate a number of important research questions. “One big question was, did an extraterrestrial impact
occur near the end of the last ice age, about 13,000 years ago, and cause an abrupt cooling that (24) ………
the northern hemisphere back into the ice age for an extra 1,200 years?”
Waters and the team found that within the cave are layers of sediment, first identified by Thomas
Stafford (Stafford Research Laboratories, Colorado), which dated to the time of the (25) …………..impact
that could answer the question and perhaps even identify the trigger that started the ancient cold (26) ……..
The event also likely helped cause the extinction of large mammals such as mammoth, horse and camel that
once roamed North America.
“This work shows that the geochemical signature (27) …………..with the cooling event is not unique
but occurred four times between 9,000 and 15,000 years ago,” said Alan Brandon, professor of geosciences
at University of Houston and head of the research team. “Thus, the trigger for this cooling event didn’t come
from space. Prior geochemical evidence for a large meteor exploding in the atmosphere instead reflects a
period of major volcanic eruptions.”
(Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/07/200731180717.htm)
20. A. found B. was found C. finding D. has been found
21. A. in B. at C. by D. to
22. A. expanding B. extending C. lengthening D. dating
23. A. multifaceted B. interrelated C. intercollegiate D. interdisciplinary
24. A. pull B. thrust C. jerk D. impale
25. A. engaged B. involved C. proposed D. nominated
26. A. snap B. spin C. spit D. split
27. A. provided B. equipped C. attached D. associated

PHẦN 7: BÀI ĐỌC

Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời 8 câu hỏi kèm theo.
What a 200-year-old experiment can teach anxious parents about home schooling
Learning isn't only about textbooks, it’s about awakening in the pupil the desire to grapple
with interesting challenges.
For perhaps the first time in the history of modern education, millions of primary and secondary students
may begin the school year from home. While pupils in England are due to return to in-person learning this
September, uncertainty remains as cases rise, local lockdowns are implemented, and the scientific
community warns that the government’s test and trace system is not up to the job of containing potential
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family’s safety.
School leaders and teachers will be rightly concerned about kids who have fallen behind. Parents and
carers will be feeling anxious about the need, once again, to juggle work and home schooling. The latter
may also worry they are poorly equipped to support their children because they cannot remember topics such
as long division. While there is little they can do as they wait for news of the months ahead, an experiment
carried out by an 18th- century French schoolmaster, Jean-Joseph Jacotot, may soothe some of their
anxieties about homeschooling and their lack of knowledge of the school curriculum.
Jacotot found himself assigned to teach in Belgium. The children in his charge spoke only Flemish and
he only French. Undeterred, he gave his students a novel written in his mother tongue, Les Aventures de
Télémaque, and a French dictionary, and encouraged them to take on the task of teaching themselves.
Remarkably, it worked. The students enjoyed solving the “puzzle” for themselves: “The intelligence that had
allowed them to learn the French in Télémaque was the same they had used to learn their mother tongue: by
observing and retaining, repeating and verifying, by relating what they were trying to know to what they
already knew, by doing and reflecting about what they had done.”
Learning often has nothing to do with someone older or better read pouring the right information into
the learner’s mind. (Consider how often children and even adults learn from trial and error, from learning to
ride a bike to using a new technology.) Instead, learning has to do with awakening in the student the desire to
grapple with interesting challenges. It has more to do with asking a child difficult questions at the dinner
table, with encouraging one’s children to construct treehouses or fall down Wikipedia rabbit holes, and less to
do with filling in the blanks of workbooks. Modern experiments in learning show very similar results, for
example Sugata Mitra’s “hole in the wall” experiment. The educational researcher installed a computer
into a hole in the wall in a New Delhi slum and found that, left to their own devices, children living in the
area taught themselves to use it, becoming as adept as office secretaries in using the device.
Jacotot went on to teach other topics he knew nothing about, like painting and the piano, using his new
style of teaching called “universal education”. It was founded on the idea that “all men have equal
intelligence” and that “all human beings are equally capable of learning”. It was radical in its time, when
only the sons of relatively privileged men received a formal education, and it is still radical now.
The challenges facing Jacotot were similar to those facing our education system today: unequal access
to education and parents who know little about the topics their children are supposed to be learning. Jacotot’s
work was in part meant to demonstrate that the latter problem was also an opportunity to rethink how
underprivileged children might learn. Parents (who in Jacotot’s time were often illiterate) could teach not by
knowing but by encouraging and asking questions. If education is reimagined as students combining freedom
and the right resources to explore ideas for themselves, then a surprisingly wide array of people can “teach” -
including carers during a pandemic.
We should worry less about the number of hours that children spend on Zoom and more about their
access to resources, from books to technology, that they can use to explore the world around them from the
safety of their own homes. At present poorer students appear to be falling behind during virtual learning, in
large part because of a lack of access to the right devices and the internet. We can improve education this
coming year by supporting carers, giving them flexible working plans and paid leave.
This does not, of course, mean that there is nothing to worry about when it comes to virtual learning.
Studying from home still means missing out on a great deal of emotional and social learning that is crucial
during childhood. Some students with special needs also do worse. A turn to home learning should not mean
that teaching is simply left to carers altogether; teachers’ knowledge of the curriculum and expertise in the
classroom is invaluable, and students need a greater variety of experiences, structure and resources, than
parents alone can provide. But as history and philosophy can demonstrate, learning does not only happen in a
classroom and it does not always require an expert to supervise it. Jacotot’s discovery is that human beings
are learning beings: they know hardly anything at birth but seek out and develop incredible capacities. It
should make us less worried about children during this difficult time, and even more hopeful about ourselves.
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experiment-teach-anxious-parents-home-schooling)
28. The word “containing” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to………….
A. holding B. combining C. involving D. restraining
29. “The latter” in paragraph 2 refers to………….
A. school leaders and teachers B. kids
C. parents and carers D. work and homeschooling
30. Which of the fallowing is TRUE about Jean-Joseph Jacotot’s experiment?
A. Jean-Joseph Jacotot had difficulty in engaging his students in the task of reading the French novel.
B. The students hardly derived any fun from solving the task of unraveling the French novel.
C. The students struggled to fulfill the task set by Jean-Joseph Jacotot.
D. The students’ previous language-learning skill sets were transferable to their current problem.
31. In paragraph 4, the writer claims that students learn best when…………..
A. they have great teachers who can convey to them the best school of knowledge
B. they have great teachers who can bring out best in them and help them avoid making rudimentary
mistakes
C. they are asked questions to check their understanding of subjects instead of doing exercises
D. they are encouraged to figure out ways to handle challenges on their own
32. What Sugata Mitra's “hole in the wall” experiment and Jean-Joseph Jacotot's experiment have in
common is that the students in both experiments…………..
A. were unable to read and write
B. came from poor families
C. received no external support throughout
D. had no carers for them in life
33. In paragraph 5, Jean-Joseph Jacotot’s educating approach is considered to be…………..
A. ground-breaking B. extreme C. challenging D. universal
34. Which of the following is identified as the main problem of education during a pandemic?
A. Students’ not having adequate access to learning aids.
B. Parents’ lack of knowledge about the subjects their children are learning.
C. Students’ lack of in-class guidance from their teachers.
D. Students’ not spending enough time learning in virtual classes.
35. What is the author’s general attitude to the situation of education during a pandemic?
A. confused B. pessimistic C. sarcastic D. sanguine

PHẦN 8: HOÀN THÀNH HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng ở mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống.
36. Tourist: “Excuse me, but can you tell me how to get to My Dinh Stadium?”
Hoa: “……………...”
A. I’m sorry I am new here.
B. Yes I can tell you how to get there.
C. How about going there by taxi?
D. Why not figure the way out yourself?
37. Shop assistant: “This kind of cloth washes well and lasts long.”
Peter: “……………”
A. That’s good. B. What do you mean?
C. You want me to buy it? D. OK. I’ll take it.
38. Henry: “I really ought to buy a bicycle.”
Anne: “…………….”
Henry: “Yes, that’s a good idea.”
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B. You may get it nearby.
C. It’s not worth buying.
D. Why not choose an old one? It’s cheap.
39. Maurice: “I’d like to get away for the holiday, but I haven’t thought of anywhere yet.”
Michael: “…………..”
A. The beach is a long way from here.
B. You may go home and feel relaxed.
C. Have you thought about the beach?
D. What about leaving home?
40. Bill: “What! No one could finish Professor Halliday’s assignment so soon!”
Steve: “……………”
A. Who says? B. But I did! C. Who told you that? D. Is it true?

PHẦN 9: SẮP XẾP HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn là trật tự đúng của các lượt lời trong hội thoại đã cho.
41.
a. Did you have fun at the restaurant?
b. Really? So what did you do?
c. It was good until I found hair in the food.
d. He said it was spice and not hair, but I knew better!
e. Oh. What did the waiter say?
f. I called the waiter over and asked for my money back, and he said, “No.”
A. a-c-b-f-e-d B. a-f-b-e-c-d C. b-d-c-f-a-e D. f-a-b-c-d-e
42.
a. What seems to be the problem?
b. OK, did you study what we learned yesterday?
c. I’m having a hard time with this question.
d. Yes, but I don’t remember this problem.
e. That would be great! Thank you, Dr. Roberts.
f. Let’s meet here in the lecture hall this afternoon, and I’ll help you with it.
A. b-d-f-e-a-c B. b-d-c-f-a-e C. a-c-b-d-f-e D. a-f-c-d-e-b
43.
a. OK, but you can’t be a night owl. You have school tomorrow.
b. Sure. Then can we watch movies?
c. That’s all right. I’m almost finished.
d. Good. Do you want pizza for dinner?
e. Do you want some help with your homework?
f. All right. The next time you come over and watch me, we can play video games.
A. e-a-c-b-f-d B. e-c-d-b-a-f C. a-f-c-d-e-b D. e-a-f-d-b-c
44.
a. That’s right, I totally forgot!
b. Oh. What are you two doing?
c. I’d love to, but I already made plans with my mom.
d. Maybe we can go to the game next weekend.
e. We’re going to go out to eat. It’s Mother’s Day.
f. Hey, Jack! I just got tickets for the game, do you want to go?
A. f-a-e-b-c-d B. b-d-c-a-f-e C. a-f-c-d-e-b D. f-c-b-e-a-d

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a. I finally found out what was wrong with it.
b. It was completely out of oil.
c. Whai was it?
d. Oh, that’s why the engine was so hot. Do you think I can pick it up tomorrow morning then?
e. Thanks. I have a retirement party to go to tomorrow, and I don’t want to miss it!
f. Sure, I’ll have it ready for you tomorrow morning.
A. b-d-f-e-a-c B. b-d-c-f-a-e C. a-c-b-d-f-e D. a-f-c-d-e-b

PHẦN 10: VIẾT LẠI CÂU

Chọn câu đổng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với câu đã cho trong câu hỏi.
46. There is still a faint possibility that the deal can be finalized by tomorrow's deadline.
A. There’s still a glimmer of hope of finalizing the deal in time for tomorrow’s deadline.
B. In all probability, the deal will have been finalized by tomorrow’s deadline.
C. The chances are that we will not manage to finalize the deal by tomorrow’s deadline.
D. Whether we can finalize the deal by tomorrow’s deadline is precarious.
47. The labour party candidate is easily winning the election campaign.
A. The person representing the labour party is running away with the election campaign.
B. The representative of the labour party is going to any lengths to win the election campaign.
C. The labour party candidate leaves no stones unturned in an attempt to win the election campaign.
D. The person who represents the labour party is winning the election campaign hands up.
48. Those running the conference check that all the guest speakers have arrived before they are due to give
their lecture.
A. Some people run about looking for the guest speakers at a conference just before they are due to give
their speeches.
B. Prior to the start of the conference, the people responsible for it check which guest speakers are due to
lecture.
C. Those conference participants attending the lecturers must check with those in charge to find out
when the guest speakers are due at the lectures.
D. Before their scheduled lecture time, the people in charge of the conference confirm that no guest
speaker is absent.
49. Only a few people who saw the directors new film felt that it was as good as his last one had been.
A. The director’s new movie is worse than his previous one, according to most of the people who
watched it.
B. Many of those who saw the director’s new film wondered why it was so much worse than his
previous one.
C. If the director’s new film were as good as the last one that he made, more people would have gone to
see it.
D. Most of the director’s earlier films were quite good, so many people were surprised at how bad his
new one was.
50. Just about everybody who was asked had a different explanation for the strange smell in the park.
A. There was nobody who thought the park smelled the way it usually did.
B. Few people gave an opinion, but those who did said that they thought the park had an unfamiliar
smell about it.
C. Quite a few people told us that they thought the park smelt rather strangely to them.
D. A different reason was given as to the source of the unusual odour in the park by virtually all of those
questioned.

PHẦN 11: KẾT HỢP CÂU

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Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với cặp câu đã cho trong câu hỏi.
51. The naive girl had been told many times by her mother not to be taken in by advertising gimmicks. She
believed everything that she was told.
A. The naive girl had a tendency to be deceived by what she saw in advertisements although she often
warned others people not do so.
B. Although she had been warned by her mother to look out for advertising gimmicks, the gullible girl
took everything said to her as read.
C. Naive as she was, she often fell for advertising gimmicks despite having been alerted by her mother.
D. Being warned repeatedly not let herself fall victim for advertising gimmicks, the naive girl still
disobeyed her mother and had to face the ugly truth.
52. Pat made many mistakes. His boss overlooked them and encouraged him to work harder.
A. It was the boss’ ignorance of Pat’s mistakes that encouraged him to make a greater attempt.
B. Pat was the apple of his boss’s eye so he was not penalized however many faults he committed.
C. Pat’s boss turned a blind eye to the myriad of mistakes he made and incentivize him to pull his
weight.
D. However many mistakes Pat made, he was still promoted because his boss was ignorant of them.
53. I was in a hurry because I didn’t know the date of the show had been changed. And I wanted to be there
at least half an hour before the start.
A. I mistook the date of the show for another and therefore failed to show up there hall an hour before
the commencement of it.
B. Due to my desire to be on time for the show, I forgot that the starting date had been adjusted, and
ended up being there half an hour early.
C. I was let out of the new scheduled date of the meeting, and therefore, just arrived in the nick of time
for it.
D. Being kept in the dark about the adjustment to the date of the show, I was pressed for time to arrive
there half an hour before it commenced.
54. He said he would be leaving the next day. He was lying because I saw him in the street two or three days
later.
A. He must have been taking me for a drive when he said that he would set off the following day
because he was still around two or three days later.
B. He couldn’t have been sincere in saying that he would hit the road in a day’s time, for I caught sight
of him two or three days later.
C. He should have told the truth about his departure time to me if he couldn’t make it.
D. He might not have departed at the time he wished because I still saw him around after that.
55. The reform just announced is much too little to improve anything. That’s why I am afraid the situation
will get much worse.
A. In my opinion, the implementation of the recently proposed reform is expected to bring about little
change to the situation.
B. As far as I am concerned, the newly announced reform will create drastic changes to the situation.
C. I don’t hold out much hope for the situation judging from the modest extent of the reform recently put
forward.
D. I doubt whether the situation will look up after the radical recently proposed reform takes effect.

PHẦN 12: HOÀN THÀNH VĂN BẢN

Chọn 01 cụm từ hoặc câu trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn trong mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống tương
ứng trong bài luận đã cho.
Many young people wrongly believe that fame brings happiness
It is undoubtedly the case that we live in an age when many people are admired for simply being
famous, (56)……………. Furthermore, so much media coverage is given to the lives of celebrities that we
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as well as famous is open to debate.
Few words dispute that fact that fame attracts both positive and negative publicity: the media may
choose to praise a star one week, (57) ……………with critical articles and unflattering photographs.
Moreover, it is probably true to say that some celebrities do not know who they can rely on as a genuine
friend, and who is likely to exploit them for their own gain. It is also the case that fame does not last, and
obscurity must be extremely hard to deal with (58) …………….
On the other hand, being famous can open up some marvelous opportunities. One can indulge oneself
with luxury homes and travel to exotic destinations or do others some good through charity work or simple
by lending one’s name to a project. (59) ……………, if you are famous for being a heart surgeon or civil
rights activist, for instance, then hopefully the pride you take in your work must equate to some form of
happiness.
In conclusion, young people who believe that fame brings happiness might not be entirely wrong. If you
can maintain a degree of privacy, keep your self-respect and hold on to a trustworthy circle of friends, (60)
…………….
56.
A. or getting known on the internet
B. and earning a large fortune thanks to their fame
C. rather than for the way in which they achieved that fame
D. instead of being critical to what they do harm to the society
57.
A. after uncovering problems B. or two weeks
C. and then attack them the next D. for what they have done
58.
A. if you have been used to the spotlight
B. as so many paparazzi are following you
C. because you have gained a lot from being famous
D. if you don’t have anyone nearby
59.
A. However B. Additionally
C. Not to mention D. As a matter of fact
60.
A. you might be celebrated for long
B. you might prepare yourself better for the day
C. being famous might be not too desirable
D. being famous might be an occupation worth pursuing

PHẦN 13: TỰ LUẬN

61. Viết một vãn bản khoảng 250 từ về chủ đề sau:
Organized tours to remote areas and community are on the rise. Is this increase beneficia or harmful for the
local people and the environment?
HẾT

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Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
Tổng số câu hỏi: 61

PHẦN 1: CÁCH PHÁT ÂM CỦA ÂM VỊ TRONG TỪ

Chọn 01 trong 04 lựa chọn có phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với những lựa chọn còn lại.
1. A. industrious B. rebellious C. superstitious D. vicarious
2. A. subtend B. debtor C. doubtful D. subtle
3. A. battlefield B. believable C. hierarchy D. mantelpiece
4. A. simile B. molecule C. ridicule D. reconcile

PHẦN 2: TRỌNG ÂM
Chọn 01 từ trong 04 từ đã cho có cấu trúc trọng âm khác với các từ còn lại.
5. A. advantageous B. spontaneous C. meticulous D. carnivorous
6. A. beneficial B. prejudicial C. artificial D. socialism
7. A. antivirus B. anticipate C. antiseptic D. antisocial
8. A. irrational B. irregular C. irrespective D. irrelevant

PHẦN 3: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA

Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn có nghĩa gần nhất với từ/cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi.
(11-13)
9. Mrs. Johnson was a bundle of nerves when the tragedy occurred to her husband and it took her a long
time to get over it.
A. very affluent B. very hypocritical
C. very deplorable D. very cogent
10. He looks a bit behind the times in his long overcoat and straw hat, doesn’t he?
A. oblivious B. obsolete C. snobbish D. obnoxious
11. Danny’s aggressive attitude towards his cousin took my breath away for a while. Never before had I
seen him act the way he did.
A. suffocated B. surprised C. impressed D. troubled

PHẦN 4: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA

Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn trái nghĩa với từ hoặc cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi. (14-
16)
12. If you want my opinion, I’d say that his excuse is totally beyond belief.
A. plausible B. incredible C. credulous D. significant
13. How can he expect to win the girl’s favour if he can’t get rid of his repulsive habits?
A. inexplicable B. benevolent C. pleasant D. disgusting
14. “Please mind your Ps and Qs when you are at the party,” my mother said to me.
A. be concentrated B. be distracted C. be coward D. be discourteous

PHẦN 5: HOÀN THÀNH CÂU

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong mỗi câu hỏi.
15. The only thing we should be afraid of is the blocking of the mountain road…………..the outside world.
A. with which we are connecting to
B. of which we are keeping in touch with
C. through which we are keeping in touch with
D. from which we are linked to
16. Oil spills will…………..even the healthiest of marine ecosystem.
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C. take their toll on D. put paid to
17. Congratulations on winning the championship! How does it feel to be…………..?
A. the man of the hour B. a pillar of the society
C. a bargaining counter D. a confirmed bachelor
18. It just so…………..that she was in my area that day, so she went to visit me.
A. occurred B. happened C. chanced D. arose
19. We…………..up a friendship the very first time we met.
A. struck B. launched C. cropped D. settled

PHẦN 6: ĐIỀN TỪ
Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn.
In a warming world, New England’s trees are storing more carbon
Climate change has increased the productivity of forests, according to a new study that synthesizes
hundreds of thousands of carbon observations collected over the last quarter century at the Harvard Forest
Long-Term Ecological Research site, one of the most (20)……………studied forests in the world.
The study, published today in Ecological Monographs, reveals that the rate at which carbon is captured
from the atmosphere at Harvard Forest nearly doubled between 1992 and 2015. The scientists (21) ………..
much of the increase in storage capacity to the growth of 100-year-old oak trees, still vigorously rebounding
from colonial-era land clearing, intensive timber harvest, and the 1938 Hurricane - and (22) ……………
more recently by increasing temperatures and a longer growing season due to climate change. Trees have
also been growing faster due to regional increases in precipitation and atmospheric carbon dioxide, (23)
……………decreases in atmospheric pollutants such as ozone, sulfur, and nitrogen have reduced forest
stress. “It is remarkable that changes in climate and atmospheric chemistry within our own lifetimes have
(24) ……………the rate at which forest are capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere,” says Adrien
Finzi, Professor of Biology at Boston University and a co-lead author of the study.
The volume of data brought together for the analysis - by two dozen scientists from 11 institutions - is
unprecedented, (25) ……………the consistency of the results. Carbon measurements taken in air, soil, water,
and trees are notoriously difficult to (26) ……………,in part because of the different timescales on which the
processes operate. But when viewed together, a nearly complete carbon budget - one of the (27) ……………
grails of ecology - emerges, documenting the flow of carbon through the forest in a complex, multi-decadal
circuit.
(Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/08/200804144643.htm)
20. A. intensively B. expansively C. seriously D. intensely
21. A. contribute B. blame C. attribute D. associate
22. A. rendered B. accumulated C. bolstered D. culminated
23. A. hence B. when C. thereby D. while
24. A. commemorated B. accelerated C. segregated D. overestimated
25. A. as be B. so is C. so be D. as is
26. A. reckon B. reconcile C. resolute D. retreat
27. A. holy B. sacred C. religious D. virtuous

PHẦN 7:BÀI ĐỌC

Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời 8 câu hỏi kèm theo.
‘Generation Covid’: children have been hit from all sides, and they need help now
Covid-19 means poverty, isolation, depression and educational failure for millions of American
children. We must act.
Jayla was a standout student in her Georgia grade school when it shut down. The school offered students
laptops, but by the time her mom got a ride to school, the laptops were gone. Instead, Jayla was left with a
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problems are financial: Jayla’s mom lost her job due to the lockdown. She’s applied for job after job; so far,
no luck.
It’s hard to overstate the scope of the crisis, or, more accurately, crises, facing Jayla and all the other
kids living through Covid-19 - let’s call them Generation C. For millions of members of Gen C - especially
children in low-income families, kids with learning challenges, and Black and brown children hampered by
systematic oppression - the pandemic has meant a food security crisis, piled on top of an educational equity
crisis, piled on top of a school funding crisis, piled on top of a mental health crisis. Unless Congress acts
quickly to rescue Gen C, a generation of kids and, with them, our nation’s future, could be lost. Right now,
one in six US children are going to bed hungry and roughly one-third of families couldn’t pay their rent last
month. This kind of deprivation causes lifelong harm. And in just a few weeks, things will get worse as extra
unemployment benefits expire and eviction moratoriums lift. Add to that the weight of anxiety, social
isolation and grief, which doctors say are leading to a mental health crisis among children (this after rates of
depression and suicide attempts among young adults already doubled between 2009 and 2017).
Remote learning is hard for all children, but catastrophic for some. After school went virtual, we
surveyed a random sample of the 2.5 million parents in our organization, ParentsTogether. Almost 40% of
low-income parents told us their kids were doing little or no school work, compared with 3.7% of parents
making six figures. Meanwhile, of the kids who should be receiving special education services, 40% were
getting none. Yet remote learning will continue in some form, because of our country’s failure to control the
virus - and because rather than giving schools the resources and support to reopen safely where possible,
we’re allowing them to face a funding crisis without modern precedent. Instead of adding learning specialists
and finding extra space to hold classes, schools are already laying off teachers.
There’s another problem: when schools closed, kids’ lives moved even more online. But the platforms
they’re using aren’t designed to keep them healthy or safe. One example: reports of online sexual
exploitation have doubled since February, and pedophiles are circulating a guide for how to take advantage
of the pandemic. The youngest members of Gen C face particular challenges. Right now, they’re mostly
home, cut off from playmates during a crucial period in their development. And the childcare centers full of
loving teachers that they miss so much? Half are likely to fail by fall. As parents are called back to work,
there will increasingly be no childcare for their kids to return to.
Trauma piles upon trauma in the cruel geometry of interlocking oppressions. [A] Because of racial bias
embedded in our economic and healthcare systems, Black and Latinx children have been twice as likely to
watch relatives lose jobs in the crisis and die from the virus; twice as likely to go hungry; and hit harder by
the failures of remote learning as well as by childcare closures. [B] It is an astounding litany of harms. [C]
We bailed out big oil. How about we bail out our children?
Here’s what a rescue plan for Gen C could look like: we’d start by giving families ongoing support and
keeping people employed so that every child has a stable home and enough to eat. [D] We’d double down on
education, pouring resources into schools to help them catch up the kids left behind by remote learning and
reopen safely when it’s feasible. We’d provide emergency funding to childcare programs; guarantee paid
family leave and sick leave; make sure every family has access to healthcare, including mental health; and
demand tech companies implement emergency features to safeguard kids across remote learning and social
media.
One way or another, Gen C will never be the same. The question is whether the “C” in Gen C will refer
to the crushing impact of Covid-19 and an unbridgeable chasm between kids with privilege and kids without
- or whether the “C” will come to stand for transformational change, when a pandemic and an uprising
shattered the world as we knew it, and we chose to rebuild by putting children first.
(Source: https://www. theguardian.
com/commentisfree/2020/aug/03/generation-covid- coronavirus-children-help)
28. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Jayla in paragraph 1 ?
A. Her academic performance at school
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C. Her means of transportation to school
D. The mode of the learning material she got
29. Which of the following is true about the pandemic problems facing Generation C?
A. The biggest one is finance-related.
B. They hit children equally hard.
C. Their effects are provisional.
D. They are multifaceted.
30. The phrase “parents making six figures” in paragraph 3 refers to parents who………...
A. have a head for figures
B. have a talent for calculations
C. have a good educational background
D. have a high income
31. As discussed in paragraph 3, the coping methods of most schools during the pandemic………...
A. are heralded to be well calibrated strategies.
B. are targeted mainly at disadvantaged students.
C. are met with indifference from parents.
D. are found to be contradictory to what is advised.
32. The increase in reports of online sexual exploitations exemplifies………....
A. the shortcomings of online platforms
B. the shrewdness of online culprits
C. the dire consequences of schools moving online
D. the kid’s online problems
33. Which of the following is identified as a factor worsening the situation of Black and Latinx children?
A. unemployment B. racism
C. hunger D. childcare closures
34. Look at thefour places marked [A], [B], [C] and [D], Where would the following sentence bestfit?
But we can still make a different choice.
A. [A] B. [B] C. [C] D. [D]
35. Which of the following adjective would be most suitable in describing the changes to Generation C,
according to the author?
A. unbridgeable B. inevitable C. transformational D. crushing

PHẦN 8: HOÀN THÀNH HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng ở mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống.
36. Mick: “Take a look at my new cell phone!”
William: “…………….”
A. Wow, that’s really cool! It has all the extra features
B. I’m sorry. I’m busy at the moment.
C. Ok. I’m looking.
D. What are you doing with the cell phone?
37. Margaret: “I’m going to get rid of this TV. It won’t work anymore.”
Will: “……………..”
A. Do you know where to fix it?
B. How long is it going to take you?
C. Let me help you unplug it.
D. Watching TV is never good.
38. Daniel: “I think I’m well enough to get back to school.”
Daniel’s mum: “Not really, my dear…………..”
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B. You are a good boy.
C. You have missed several classes.
D. You’d better stay at home for another day.
39. Susan: “I slipped on the wet floor and fell down. I think my leg is broken.”
Katherine: “Oh!.................”
A. I hope not. Which leg is it? B. It serves you well!
C. I think so, but take it easy. D. Really? But I don’t think it is serious.
40. Lennon: “…………..?”
Elton: “Oh, I’m sorry. I have just begun to read it.”
A. What do you think of the novel
B. Excuse me, but are you the author of the book
C. What are you doing
D. Have you finished your term paper

PHẦN 9: SẮP XẾP HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn là trật tự đúng của các lượt lời trong hội thoại đã cho.
41.
a. Isn’t that t-shirt you have on from the concert?
b. Well, Marissa said you went to a concert last night. Is that true?
c. I had to study for a test.
d. OK, OK, I went! But they never come here to play, and I couldn’t miss it!
e. No, I didn’t.
f. Why didn’t you go to dance practice last night, Amanda?
A. f-a-e-b-c-d B. b-d-c-a-f-e C. a-f-c-d-e-b D. f-c-b-e-a-d
42.
a. Yes, but it’s worth it. I don’t want to eat anything else. I’ll pay.
b. I know, but I don’t know how to make tacos and neither do you.
c. Do you want to go to a restaurant tonight?
d. Why? We have plenty of food here.
e. True, but eating out costs a lot of money.
f. Oh, well in that case, let’s go! I’ll drive. We’ll go to the restaurant near the video arcade.
A. a-f-e-d-c-b B. c-d-b-e-a-f C. a-f-e-b-c-d D. f-e-a-c-b-d
43.
a. You look a little lost. Can I help you?
b. You’re closer than you think. It’s just down the street next to the newsstand.
c. Yeah, I need to go to a travel agency, but I don’t know where it is.
d. I don’t know how to thank you for being so kind!
e. I’m already going that way. I’ll show you where it is.
f. Really? What a relief.
A. a-c-b-f-e-d B. a-f-b-e-c-d C. b-d-c-f-a-e D. f-a-b-c-d-e
44.
a. Well, I can’t just leave Jenny here by herself! She’s only six!
b. That’s too bad. I think it’s going to be pretty good.
c. I know. Let’s get in line at the ticket office before it gets too busy.
d. Oh, no. I almost forgot. I’m supposed to watch my sister while my parents go out.
e. The game at the sports stadium is going to be great tonight!
A. e-a-c-b-d B. e-c-d-b-a C. a-c-d-e-b D. e-a-d-b-c

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a. My favorite clothing store is having a huge sale today!
b. I’d love to, but my car is in the shop again.
c. Then why aren’t you going?
d. What’s wrong with your car? Is the oil still leaking?
e. Yeah, and it won’t be fixed by 6 o’clock. By then the store will be closed.
A. b-d-e-a-c B. b-d-c-a-e C. a-c-b-d-e D. a-c-d-e-b

PHẦN 10: VIẾT LẠI CÂU

Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với câu đã cho trong câu hỏi.
41. We will have to cancel the conference if we can't find a suitable venue.
A. Without a suitable conference the meeting still has to proceed as planned.
B. The meeting will have to be cancelled if no suitable venue is available.
C. A suitable venue is a requisite for the cancellation of the conference.
D. The arrangement of the conference might lead to the difficulty of finding a suitable venue.
42. Only when Elija resigned did it become clear how much he had contributed to the project.
A. Only after Elija had contributed to the project was he dismissed.
B. It was not until Elija had resigned did the extent of his contribution to the project become clear.
C. No sooner had Elija been sacked from his position did everyone recognise how much he had
contributed to the project.
D. It was not until Elija had stepped down that the extent of his contribution to the project became clear.
43. Although the corporation offered her a higher salary, Rebeka was still dubious about accepting the job.
A. Rebeka was still hesitant to accept the job, despite the company’s offering to her a higher salary.
B. The fact that the corporation offered her a higher salary leads to a widespread doubt about the reason
why Rebeka turned down the job.
C. Despite Rebeka being offered a fortune for the job at the corporation, she would not negotiate for
much better welfare.
D. Rebeka had her own reason why the corporation’s offer was not as high as expected, so she would
turn down the job.
44. Niklaus missed the plane because his wife couldn't drive him to the airport.
A. If Niklaus’s wife had been able to give him a lift, he would have caught the plane.
B. Had it not been for the lift given by Niklaus’s wife, he would not have caught the plane.
C. But for his wife giving him a lift, Niklaus would have been to the airport on time.
D. Niklaus’ wife could not make it to see him off, which led to his missing the plane.
45. The people in the areas surrounding the factory have been opposed to it since 2019.
A. Not until 2019 that the people living close to the factory started opposing to it.
B. Prior to 2019, the factory had been objected by the people living nearby.
C. No sooner had the factory been erected in 2019 than the people nearby opposed to it.
D. The opposition of the people living in proximity to the factory dates back to 2019.

PHẦN 11: KẾT HỢP CÂU

Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với cặp câu đã cho trong câu hỏi.
51. Getting up at the break of dawn doesn't appeal to me at all. I think I'll give up watching the sunrise this
time.
A. The fact that I am not into getting up at the break of dawn prevents me from watching the sunrise this
time.
B. Although I fancy watching the sunrise at dawn, I can’t resist oversleeping.
C. Never can I make it to get up when the dawn breaks; therefore, I don’t like the sun rise at this time.
D. Watching the sun rise means I have to get up very early in the morning.
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52. It’s a waste of time trying to persuade Sarah to accompany us this evening. She never goes to parties.
A. However hard you try to urge her to the parties with us, Sarah will be busy working at hew company.
B. Given that Sarah never goes to parties, all the efforts to persuade her to join us this evening would go
to waste.
C. As Sarah finds going to parties a waste of time, I don’t think you can persuade her having an evening
off her job.
D. If Sarah agreed to accompany us to the party, you would be a great inspirer.
53. Both the testimonies are completely different. I'm afraid we are in for a lot of trouble to establish which
of the witnesses is in the right.
A. The difference in the testimonies poses great trouble for us in penalizing the witnesses.
B. Both the witnesses must be telling lies when we bear in mind the completely different testimonies.
C. The mismatch between the two testimonies means that we are in a quandary as to which witness is
telling the truth.
D. With neither of the witnesses telling the truth we had a hard time interpreting their testimonies.
54. It is not sensible to think that all offenders are devoid of human feelings. Some of them turn out to be very
sensitive people if you get to know them better.
A. Although some offenders prove to be sensitive when you get familiar with them, they turn out to be
redeemable.
B. Ruthless as some offenders might appear, they are actually sensible when you get to the bottom of
them.
C. Not all offenders are ruthless bastards, judging from their sensitivity when you devoid them of human
feelings.
D. Far from being ruthless bastards, some offenders prove to be sensitive if you get more acquainted
with them.
55. The weather conditions were bad. The search for the missing child was continued.
A. The weather was not supportive for the effort to bring the missing child home.
B. The search for the missing child was put off due to the harsh weather condition.
C. The unfavourable weather conditions did not put an end to the search for the missing child.
D. It is not impossible that the weather conditions will improve and the missing child can find her way
home.

PHẦN 12: HOÀN THÀNH VĂN BẢN

Chọn 01 cụm từ hoặc câu trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn trong mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống tương
ứng trong bài luận đã cho.
Technology - a curse in disguise
The technological revolution is full of paradox: it has enabled us to communicate more easily, yet
(56)…………..; it has supposedly freed up more time for leisure, yet it has made us slaves to our work.
Without a mobile phone, I would not be able to respond to the demands of my job. My clients would
abandon me and my boss would sack me. So regrettably, and (57) …………..it is switched on 24 hours a day.
I can spend whole weekends without saying a word to my husband or children, either because I am on the
phone, or because they are too angry to want to speak to me.
My attitude to the computer is equally ambivalent. Thanks to my laptop I can reply to emails from
almost anywhere as soon as I receive them. But the faster I work, the greater my clients’ expectations
become of me, (58) …………..the more pressures I create for myself.
Even in the home the computer seems to create more problems than it resolves. My husband and I are
now in the habit of doing our supermarket shopping on the Internet. This means we have more time to watch
a DVD or one of the 200 or so digital TV channels we have access to, but it also helps to cut us off from
human contact and (59) …………...
All of this leads me to the conclusion that mobile phones and computers should carry a government
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56.
A. it is killing conversation
B. there are still issues to deal with
C. the effectiveness of conversation is not as good as expected
D. it leads to other difficulties
57.
A. as my job requires B. because I don’t want
C. although I have to work D. much to my family’s annoyance,
58.
A. and consequently B. which was caused by
C. which resulting in D. and the least thing I want is
59.
A. be overcharged for what we buy
B. turn us into anti-social, overweight couch potatoes
C. spend more time talking to the screen
D. get away from other members of the family
60.
A. without technology, our health would be much better
B. technology can seriously damage your health and your personality
C. due to technology, the human relationship is deteriorating
D. technology can isolate people from the society

PHẦN 13: TỰ LUẬN

61. Viết một văn bản khoảng 250 từ về chủ đề sau:
Nowadays, people in some countries are living in a “throw-away” society - they use things in a short time
then throw them away. What are the causes and problems of such a way of living?

THE END

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 ĐỀ SỐ 13
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
Tổng số câu hỏi: 61

PHẦN 1: CÁCH PHÁT ÂM CỦA ÂM VỊ TRONG TỪ

Chọn 01 trong 04 lựa chọn có phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với những lựa chọn còn lại. (1-5)
1. A. infamous B. fame C. stranger D. danger
2. A. chaperon B. charity C. challenge D. Charlie
3. A. close B. basic C. cause D. nosy
4. A. wreath B. without C. month D. path

PHẦN 2: TRỌNG ÂM
Chọn 01 từ trong 04 từ đã cho có cấu trúc trọng âm khác với các từ còn lại. (6-10)
5. A. indicate B. enthusiast C. intricate D. infamous
6. A. cathedral B. embryo C. improvise D. recipe
7. A. vigorous B. scandalous C. victorious D. dangerous
8. A. fascinate B. preoccupied C. outspoken D. photography

PHẦN 3: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA

Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn có nghĩa gần nhất với từ/cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi.
(11-13)
9. I haven’t set a date for my wedding yet. Things are still up in the air.
A. open to question B. under scrutiny
C. all over the place D. going places
10. You know you didn’t study hard, so you’re going to have to face the music and take the class again next
semester if you really want to graduate.
A. accept reality B. get the approval
C. receive backing D. call for aid
11. The software license has you over a barrel - if you don’t accept the license, you can’t use the software.
A. takes you for a ride B. leaves you no choices
C. gets you into hot water D. takes advantage of you

PHẦN 4: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA

Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn trái nghĩa với từ hoặc cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi. (14-
16)
12. Those who advocate doctor-assisted suicide say the terminally ill should not have to suffer.
A. support B. oppose C. annul D. convict
13. The advertisement is aimed at gullible young women worried about their weight.
A. easily fooled B. mischievous C. insensitive D. strong-minded
14. It has rained for four days without letting up.
A. thundering B. freezing
C. increasing in intensity D. slackening

PHẦN 5: HOÀN THÀNH CÂU

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong mỗi câu hỏi. (23-32)
15. Young children often ask many questions because they are naturally…………..
A. intriguing B. inquisitive C. ingenious D. captivating
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16. The rather humid climate in no way…………..from the beauty of place.
A. subtracts B. protracts C. detracts D. attracts
17. While attempting to reach his home before the storm,…………...
A. the bicycle of John broke down
B. it happened that John’s bike broke down
C. the storm caught John
D. John had an accident on his bicycle
18. Do you think Ms. Hillary Clinton will…………..for Parliament in the next election?
A. sit B. run C. walk D. stand
19. This university’s programmes…………..those of Harvard.
A. come second to B. are first
C. are second only to D. are in second place

PHẦN 6. ĐIỀN TỪ
Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn. (20-27)
Europe’s plastics industry is about to boom
Plans for a huge and controversial new chemical plant in Antwerp, Belgium, are drawing attention to
several European countries’ growing imports of chemicals from the United States: by-products of fracked
natural gas and oil that would (20)……………plastic production, even as the European Union rolls (21)
……………aggressive plans for reducing plastic waste and battling climate change.
The U.S.-to-Europe trade in petrochemical by-products, coming as global demand for plastic climbs,
could potentially (22) ……………the European goals on both waste and carbon emissions.
The expansion of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in the United States has created a plentiful supply of
ethane, a(n) (23) ……………for making plastic which flows as a by-product of fracking for oil and natural
gas. Its availability, and low cost, have (24) ……………a massive buildout of plastic production in Texas,
Louisiana, and western Pennsylvania.
But much more ethane gas is bubbling up (25) ……………, so fracking firms are selling increasing
amounts overseas at bargain prices. In 2016, a (26) ……………of vast, custom-built ships started hauling it
across the Atlantic, giving plastic makers in Britain, Norway, and Sweden access to the supply of this key
component for their processing facilities. These facilities, known as ethane crackers, apply intense pressure
and heat - around l,500°F - to break the bonds of the ethane molecules. That “cracks” the ethane into a gas
called ethylene. Then, through pressure and with help from a catalyst, the ethylene is (27) ……………into
polyethylene resin, a common plastic.
(Source: https://www. nationalgeographic, com/environment/article/europe-plastics-
industry-about-to-boom-us-fracking-driving-it)
20. A. burn B. empower C. fuel D. energize
21. A. out B. up C. in D. down
22. A. belie B. undermine C. behold D. underachieve
23. A. ingredient B. component C. composer D. element
24. A. hinder B. prompted C. precede D. precinct
25. A. than those plants B. than can use those plants
C. than used by those plants D. than those plants can use
26. A. group B. pack C. line D. fleet
27. A. convert B. turned C. transform D. undergo

PHẦN 7: BÀI ĐỌC

Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời 8 câu hỏi kèm theo. (49-56)
Darren Bell is a well-known household name and has three best-sellers. I met him to find out what his
secret was. He writes in such a natural, easy-going style I wasn’t surprised when he told me he had been
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writing stories from a very young age. “I’ve always enjoyed writing; I used to write short stories when I was
at school and really enjoyed the opportunity to be creative and let my imagination run wild.” When I asked
how his famfly and friends reacted to his creative writing he explained that it was largely thanks to their
positive feedback that he had pursued a career as a writer. He said his teachers and parents always
encouraged him to write and to enter competitions; he won his first writing competition at school when he
was just 7 years old. “My story was printed in the local newspaper, it was really exciting and my Mum still
has a copy of the paper somewhere.” “Did you ever feel very different from your school friends?” I asked
him. “Not at all.” he said. “We did all the normal things like watch football together, go out on our bikes and
so on. The only difference was that I would be more likely to have a notebook in my bag and might
sometimes write ideas down, but my friends were used to that, it didn’t feel strange and no-one ever said
anything about it.” I asked how his passion for writing developed as he got older and how he found his
particular fictional style. He explained that when he went to university he got involved in writing for the
university newspaper. He told me he wrote all sorts of different articles but at the end of the day after trying
all sorts of different writing types he decided he preferred writing fiction rather than serious articles about
news events. “As it is now, it was always the sense of getting completely lost in my own world that attracted
me. I like being creative and I feel more comfortable expressing my own ideas and images rather than writing
about things that are real.” He explained this further by saying that when you write about true facts you have
to justify everything and get things right but when he was writing his own stories he felt like he could write
about anything he liked. “That’s not to say you don’t have to do a lot of research,” he pointed out. He told me
he had spent hours in libraries and museums looking up all sorts of things from chemical equations to
dinosaurs and that the best source of information was talking to experts and people who had really
experienced the sorts of things he wanted the characters in his books to experience. He says it’s important to
make the events and characters seem believable otherwise people won’t connect with the story. “I always
make an effort to research my subject matter properly as there will always be someone out there who really
does know about whatever I’m talking about and I don’t want anybody to read my books and think I’m
talking nonsense.”
I asked him where he got inspiration from for his unusual storylines and he openly admitted that it was
very boring everyday events. “When I write I start by thinking of a real situation and real people and then
imagine what they might do if something unexpected or unusual happened. I like to write about how different
people react and how this affects their relationships with one another. He added that one thing that he always
tried to ensure was that his stories had a clear and satisfying ending. “I don’t like to leave any loose endings.”
That’s not to say sad things don’t happen in my novels because they do and any story where everyone is
happy and only good things happen would be very unrealistic, but I don’t want readers to finish my novels
feeling depressed, so I like to finish on a positive note.”
And finally what is his key to success? According to Darren the most important thing is to have a great
team of friends and family behind you to help you and support you. “I am lucky to have a very supportive
and understanding family and numerous friends, who have been fantastic and helped by reading endless
drafts of my work and giving very honest comments on it. I couldn’t have done any of it without them.”
(From: First Practice tests)
28. Why was the interviewer not surprised that Darren had been writing since a young age?
A. Because he writes like a trained professional.
B. Because he has a very relaxed way of writing.
C. Because he is well-known for the stories he wrote as a child.
D. Because his stories are very creative.
29. How did he feel when he won his first writing competition?
A. embarrassed B. different from his friends
C. excited D. he was too young to feel anything
30. When he says “my friends were used to that”, what does “that” refer to?
A. watching football and going for bike rides together
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C. carrying notebooks in their bags
D. Darren writing things down in his notebook
31. Why does he say he prefers writing creative fiction to writing about real news events?
A. He has never written about real life events.
B. He finds real life events boring
C. He likes to make things ups
D. Writing fiction means he doesn’t have to do research.
32. Why does he think it is important that the people and events in his books are believable?
A. Because if they are not readers will not understand the story.
B. Because if they are not readers will not get involved in the story.
C. Because people want to read about everyday people and events
D. Because people prefer to read about things they know something about
33. What does he always make sure his stories have?
A. a definite finish B. a good beginning
C. real life characters D. interesting events
34. Why does he say he includes unhappy events in his stories?
A. Because he likes to make people feel depressed.
B. Because writing only about happy things can be frustrating
C. Because he knows more about sad events.
D. Because he wants his stories to be like real ltfe.
35. How does he say his friends have helped him?
A. by telling him what they really think of his work.
B. by always telling him how good his books are.
C. by buying all his books.
D. by understanding he has a lot of work.

PHẦN 8: HOÀN THÀNH HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng ở mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống. (57-61)
36. Alex: “Would you mind closing the door behind you, please?”
Adam: “……………..”
A. Of course you have to do it yourself.
B. Sorry, I will close it right away.
C. Yes, I would, why not?
D. No, I wouldn’t. Do it yourself.
37. Jack: “Can I have some more ice-cream?”
Joe: “……………..”
A. Of course, help yourself to it. B. Yes, you are so greedy a boy.
C. No, I don’t like ice-cream. D. I am happy to say that you can.
38. Peter: “Can I do this for you?”
Hannah: “……………...”
A. No, you can’t B. Of course, not
C. It’s alright, thanks D. You’re welcome
39. Joey: “I asked her about her condition and she snapped. How weird is that?”
Fiona: “……………..”
A. Well, I can see where she’s coming from.
B. Well, you wouldn’t do that, I believe.
C. Well, unfortunately, the air-con does that often.
D. Well, it’s easier said than done.
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40. Alex: “Would you mind turning down the TV?”
Mike: “……………..”
A. I’m really sorry. I’m not paying attention.
B. Oh, I’m sorry! I didn’t realize that.
C. No, I don’t.
D. Yes, I do.

PHẦN 9: SẮP XẾP HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn là trật tự đúng của các lượt lời trong hội thoại đã cho. (41-45)
41.
a. Yes, I’ll take 10 percent off if you show me your student ID.
b. I really like that suit. How much does it cost?
c. It’s three hundred dollars, sir.
d. Great, I’ll take it!
e. That’s a little expensive for me. Do you have a student discount?
f. Let me get a receipt for you.
A. b-c-e-a-d-f B. b-c-d-f-a-e C. b-c-a-e-f-d D. b-c-a-f-d-e
42.
a. Oh, I just remembered I have a doctor’s appointment at two.
b. Better make it three thirty. I don’t want to be late.
c. Do you think you’d be done by three?
d. Sure! What time?
e. Can you come over to my house at half past one?
f. Hi, Gloria. Can you study with me this afternoon?
A. e-f-a-b-c-d B. f-d-c-b-e-a C. f-d-e-a-c-b D. a-e-f-c-d-b
43.
a. How can I help you, sir?
b. No, that’s all. Thank you! Have a good day.
c. No. But would it be possible for you to tell me the balance of my savings account?
d. Certainly, just sign here. Would you like any cash back?
f. I need to make a deposit, please.
e. It’s printed on your receipt. Can I help you with anything else?
A. a-f-d-c-e-b B. a-d-c-e-b-f C. f-a-b-d-e-c D. f-a-d-c-b-e
44.
a. Yes, your choices are roasted potatoes or baby carrots.
b. What’s on the menu today?
c. Coming right up, sir.
d. Oh, that sounds very good. Does it come with a side dish?
e. Our special is grilled steak with mushrooms.
f. I think I’ll have it with potatoes, and please bring me some coffee.
A. c-d-a-e-f-a B. b-e-d-a-f-c C. b-c-e-d-a-f D. a-f-c-d-e-b
45.
a. Very good. Why do you want to work for the Sun Times?
b. My staff management skills. I’m also a hard worker.
c. I was the head housekeeper at a hotel.
d. I see. What was your strongest skill in that job?
e. Tell me about your last place of employment.
f. I’ve always dreamed of being a reporter.
A. e-a-c-f-b-d B. e-c-d-b-a-f C. a-c-d-f-e-b D. e-a-d-b-c-f
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PHẦN 10: VIẾT LẠI CÂU
Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với câu đã cho trong câu hỏi. (46-50)
46. Unless Sam's plans change over the weekend, we'll leave early on Monday morning.
A. We’ll hit the road early on Monday morning regardless of the changes to Sam’s plans.
B. Providing that there are no changes to Sam’s plans over the weekend, we’ll set off early on Monday
morning.
C. If Sam didn’t change his plans over the weekend, we would set off early on Monday morning.
D. We will have to leave early on Monday morning as Sam’s plan has changed over the weekend.
47. As far as I know, Nick will be here on Tuesday.
A. Although I do not know the fact, Nick will not be here on Tuesday.
B. I have every reason to doubt whether Nick will turn up here on Tuesday.
C. To the best of my knowledge, whether Nick will show up on Tuesday is precarious.
D. I have no reason to suppose that Nick will not be here on Tuesday.
48. People can only enter the stadium if they have a pre-booked ticket.
A. Only when spectators had reserved for tickets they will be allowed to enter the stadium.
B. People were asked to stay out of the stadiums even when they had already booked the tickets.
C. Entrance to the stadium is restricted to those in possession of a pre-booked ticket.
D. The stadium is open free to those who have pre-booked tickets.
49. A local team has won the basketball championship for the third year running.
A. A local team has beaten the guest team for the third time in this basketball season to get the cup.
B. For the third year in succession, the basketball championship has been won by a local team.
C. A local basketball team had been unbeaten in the tournament for three consecutive years.
D. A local team has become the runner-up for three years in a row.
50. I avoided mentioning Jacks demotion as I realized that it might upset him.
A. Realizing that mentioning Jacks demotion might upset him, I let sleeping dogs lie.
B. I let the dogs sleep because I realized that mentioning Jacke’s demotion might upset him.
C. Realizing that mentioning Jack’s demotion might upset him, I avoided demotivating him.
D. I let the dogs sleep because of Jack’s demotion and I don’t want to upset him.

PHẦN 11: KẾT HỢP CÂU

Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với cặp câu đã cho trong câu hỏi. (51-55)
51. The Supreme Court has turned down all the accusations against Mr. Pattinson. There was not enough
proof.
A. There being a lack of proof; therefore, the Supreme Court has rejected all the allegations against Mr.
Pattinson.
B. The Supreme Court has rejected all the allegations against Mr. Pattinson on the grounds of
insufficient evidence.
C. Due to the absence of proof, the Supreme Court has abandoned all the allegations against Mr.
Pattinson.
D. As there was a total lack of evidence, the accusations against Mr. Pattinson were all dismissed.
52. Laura is going to help me assemble the equipment. She promised me.
A. Laura kept her promise when she gave me a hand in setting up the machinery.
B. Laura gave me her word that she would help me set up the equipment.
C. Laura wanted to help me with the equipment but I don’t think she will remember her words.
D. Thanks to Laura’s promise, I don’t have to worry about assembling the equipment
53. Numbers at the evening class have dwindled rather badly. In fact, if attendance gets any worse, we may
have to cancel the course altogether.
A. The cancellation of the course was a direct result of the badly attended evening classes.
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course, which has led to the cancellation of it.
C. If the situation of the evening class attendance does not look up, we cannot rule out the possibility of
course dismissal.
D. Only when there is a plunge in the number of students attending the evening class can we go on
offering the course.
54. Jane really laid it on thick when she told the boss that she was not feeling very well. Unfortunately for
her, he realized immediately that she just wanted the afternoon off.
A. Jane pretended to be slightly under the weather, which left a negative impression on her shrewd boss.
B. Jane proved how thick-skinned she could be in being deceptive about her bad health conditions to her
boss.
C. The fact that Jane’s boss could see through her exaggeration when saying that she was under the
weather was something of a misfortune to her.
D. Jane have mixed feelings in lying about her bad health condition to her boss, which was really
unfortunate for her.
55. Spare us the details of your story, please. Most of us have lost the thread of it anyway.
A. What with our not taking notice of your story, you should jog our memory for a short time.
B. We are bored to death with the plot of your story so please just focus on the gist.
C. Please go into details on the story you have just told us as we can’t make head or tail of it.
D. You can save yourself from elaborating on your story because we have lost track of it.

PHẦN 12: HOÀN THÀNH VĂN BẢN

Chọn 01 cụm từ hoặc câu trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn trong mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống tương
ứng trong bài luận đã cho. (56-60)
Computer and video games are very popular these days. But could games like these be harming the
young people who play them? There are compelling arguments on both sides.
People worry about these games for a number of reasons. (56)…………..They may act out what they do
in the games in real life. Another worry is that children may become desensitized to suffering and think that
violence is acceptable. A lot of games are extremely violent. They are also interactive. This is why they may
be more harmful than violent films or television programmes. Children might try to solve their own problems
in a violent way too. (57) …………..critics worry about the addictive nature of these games. The games
sometimes take over children’s lives. Children often suffer psychologically. They can become hyperactive, or
even become isolated from their friends and family.
(58) …………..Children have always enjoyed having gunfights or swordfights with “pretend” weapons.
They know it’s not real life. Playing violent games allows children to “let off steam” and express feelings
they must control in real life. There is a great deal of violence in fairy tales. It never caused our parents or
grandparents to behave violently in real life. It is part of growing up. Ultra-violent video games are
unhealthy. But there is no proof that they turn normal children into killers. As for the time kids spend playing
games, this is only dangerous if gaming becomes an obsession. Gaming can actually be very social. Most
people play with their friends. (59) …………..
Having considered all these arguments, I believe that the risks to young people of playing modern
computer and video games are exaggerated. (60) …………..
56.
A. On the one hand, young people may get obsessed with the fantasy world in games.
B. One concern is that young people may have trouble distinguishing what is real from what is fantasy.
C. It is assumed that young people may have problems getting back to their real life after hours playing
games.
D. The first problem is that playing games is a crucial factor leading to mental disorders among young
people.
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A. Finally, B. Consequently, C. Then, D. Last,
58.
A. In addition to those drawbacks of playing games, people claim that there are some benefits.
B. Moreover, children are at risk of becoming victims of “ultra-violent” weapons.
C. There is another side to the debate, however.
D. However, those drawbacks of young childrens playing games are not adequate.
59.
A. People fight each other on screen but they have fun and become better friends in the process.
B. However, they can fall apart easily if one beats another repeatedly.
C. People fight each other in the virtual world, and it is likely that this fighting will continue in real life.
D. Additionally, they can squeeze a lot of money from their friends by playing games.
60.
A. If played sensibly, I feel they can benefit young people rather than harming them.
B. Everything has both good and bad sides, and so are games.
C. Students should play games in a moderate amount of time.
D. Frankly speaking, playing games is more beneficial than not doing anything at all.

PHẦN 13: TỰ LUẬN

56. Viết một văn bản khoảng 250 từ về chủ đề sau:
Some people think that it is unethical for advertising agency to aim at small children when producing ads
while others believe otherwise. What is your opinion of this matter?

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 ĐỀ SỐ 14
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
Tổng số câu hỏi: 61
PHẦN 1: CÁCH PHÁT ÂM CỦA ÂM VỊ TRONG TỪ
Chọn 01 trong 04 lựa chọn có phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với những lựa chọn còn lại.
1. A. accredit B. spectacular C. saliva D. majesty
2. A. delete B. develop C. strategy D. deplete
3. A. exhilarated B. examine C. executive D. execution
4. A. deteriorate B. demise C. ship D. beach

PHẦN 2: TRỌNG ÂM
Chọn 01 từ trong 04 từ đã cho có cấu trúc trọng âm khác với các từ còn lại.
5. A. meander B. greenery C. habitat D. envelope
6. A. instinct B. danger C. transpire D. famine
7. A. architectural B. cosmopolitan C. appreciative D. archeologist
8. A. vigorous B. scandalous C. victorious D. dangerous

PHẦN 3: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA

Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn có nghĩa gần nhất với từ/cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi.
9. We were outraged to know that our boss had squandered thousands of dollars on first-class travel.
A. spent money quickly B. spent money carelessly
C. spent money carefully D. spent money frugally
10. It was by a stroke of luck that nothing bad happened to him. He made a reckless effort to climb the tree
to get back his kite.
A. rational B. foolhardy C. significant D. malicious
11. I’m not sure, but that name rings a bell. Was she the one who went to Paris last year?
A. is hard to recall B. misinterprets
C. is unreliable D. sounds familiar

PHẦN 4: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA

Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn trái nghĩa với từ hoặc cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi.
12. Thanks to the loan from the bank my struggling company managed to stay solvent.
A. in the red B. in the black C. in the white D. in the blue
13. Behavior of this kind is discreditable to the Crown and should be accounted for as quickly as possible
A. commendable B. deplorable C. explicable D. discernible
14. Unlike the last time, the manager was very congenial with the worker’s sharing of difficulties in life
during yesterday’s meeting.
A. responsive to B. indifferent to
C. familiar with D. sympathetic with

PHẦN 5: HOÀN THÀNH CÂU

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong mỗi câu hỏi.
15. Few practitioners of acupuncture, herbalism, homeopathy and the……………regard their therapies as
complete substitutes for modern medicine.
A. similar B. like C. same D. identical
16. The snobbish woman turned up her……………at the food that was offered to her at the buffet.
A. mouth B. nose C. eye D. back
17. The robbers took to his……………when he saw the policemen coming after him.
A. leg B. foot C. thigh D. heel
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A. saying B. telling C. talking D. speaking
19. It is still touch and……………whether I’ll be able to pay the bills this week.
A. go B. run C. walk D. sprinter

PHẦN 6: ĐIỀN TỪ
Chon 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chon cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn.
Doing sport obviously has a great number of health benefits for young people. It is also an ideal
opportunity to (20)…………….technology aside for a while. In addition, team sports such as rugby have an
excellent (21) …………….for encouraging youngster to work with others towards achieving a common goal.
Many schools acknowledge that such sports encourage transferable abilities. For example, players often need
to be (22) …………….of making a decision on the spur of the moment and learn to (23) …………….with
conflict.
Then there are the social benefits: team sports continue to play an important role throughout many
people’s lives, helping them to relax and form friendships that may (24) …………….a lifetime.
One of the most interesting facts about team sports is that (25) …………….successful teams tend to be
those which work really well together. When joining a team, it is essential that people make a strong (26)
…………….to give their all; any personal differences have to be (27) …………….for the good of the team.
20. A. put B. place C. forget D. stand
21. A. distinction B. esteem C. respect D. reputation
22. A. skilled B. competent C. capable D. qualified
23. A. deal B. handle C. treat D. concern
24. A. keep B. last C. live D. remain
25. A. greatly B. deeply C. fully D. highly
26. A. dedication B. allegiance C. commitment D. assurance
27. A. put away B. set aside C. left out D. given up

PHẦN 7: BÀI ĐỌC

Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời 8 câu hỏi kèm theo.
‘I’ve been here before’: the deja vu feeling
Most people - two out of three, according to surveys - have experienced deja vu (French for ‘already
seen’). It is that weird sensation of having ‘been here before’ or having ‘lived this moment already’. You
may be visiting some entirely unfamiliar town, for instance, and ‘realise’ that you have already been in that
precise spot, even though you know it is impossible. The feeling goes way beyond any vague sense of having
seen or done something similar before - it feels identical to a past experience. Yet trying to pin down the
memory is like trying to catch a dream - just as you think you are homing in on it, it turns to vapour. The
eeriness of this has led to all sorts of spooky theories. A popular one is that it is the memory of a dream in
which the person has lived through the current moment in advance. In recent years, however, neuroscientists
have discovered enough about perception and memory to piece together a more plausible explanation.
Every conscious experience we have is ‘constructed’ by our brain out of lots of different components,
rather as a car might be made in a factory. We tend to think of an event as a bundle of sensations: sight,
sound, etc., but there is actually much more to it. If you (literally) bump into someone in the street, for
example, you will be aware of the sight of them, the touch of them as you bump, the sound each of you
makes, and so on. But you will also be aware of the meaning, tone and intention of the sound, the pain from
the bump, a sense of irritation or embarrassment; a thought, perhaps, that you, or the other person, is clumsy,
and so on. There is much more to experience than simple sensations.
One very important ‘component’ that often gets added is a sense of familiarity. This is generated in the
deep part of the brain that creates emotions. The sense of ‘Ah yes! I recognise this!’ usually only gets
attached to experiences which ‘match’ stored memories. Sometimes, though, the part of the brain which
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generates the feeling of familiarity attaches it to an experience that is actually quite novel. This is what seems
to happen in deja vu. The brain then tries to dig out matching memories, but of course they aren’t there -
hence the maddening feeling of chasing shadows.
For most people, deja vu is a rare and fleeting phenomenon, intriguing rather than disturbing. And it
doesn’t seem to be unhealthy - indeed, deja vu is most commonly reported by people who are young,
intelligent and well-educated. Given that it is actually a minor brain malfunction, this may seem strange. The
explanation may be that young brains are more ‘recognition sensitive’, so they are more easily triggered into
familiarity mode. Similar sensitivity may also be a factor in intelligence - bright people ‘see things’ more
readily than others, and intelligent people tend to go on to higher education. So deja vu may be a side effect
of having a brain that is quick to recognise things.
For an unfortunate few, though, deja vu is a constant companion, and a serious blight on their lives. Dr
Chris Moulin is a psychologist who is studying this strange disorder. He first came across it when he was
working in a memory clinic: ‘We had a peculiar referral from a man who said there was no point visiting the
clinic because he’d already been there, although this would have been impossible. Deja vu had developed to
such an extent that he had stopped watching TV because it seemed to be a repeat. He even believed he could
hear the same bird singing the same song in the same tree every time he went out.
Apart from the sheer tedium of chronic deja vu, the condition can also get people into social difficulties.
‘Some patients feel that everyone they meet is familiar, and this makes them dangerously trusting of
strangers,’ says Moulin. ‘If they don’t constantly remind themselves that the sensation is false, they are at
risk of being exploited.’ So next time you find yourself ‘re-living’ an experience, don’t struggle to recall the
previous time. Just sit back and relax. And make sure that you don’t sign on the dotted line until the moment
has passed.
28. What point does the writer make about deja vu in the first paragraph?
A. Scientists tend to disbelieve people who claim to have had the experience.
B. The experience is more common than scientists are prepared to admit.
C. Many previous attempts to explain it were based on unscientific beliefs.
D. Some evidence of a non-scientific cause cannot be disproved.
29. Why does the writer mention manufacturing a car?
A. to indicate that our experiences are more complex than we realise
B. to suggest that many of the experiences people have are similar
C. to show that different experiences tend to consist of the same components
D. to emphasise the role of other people in the experiences we have
30. According to the third paragraph, deja vu seems to be caused by…………..
A. emotions that are normally linked with different experiences becoming confused.
B. an experience arousing an emotion which is linked with similar previous experiences.
C. the brain failing to distinguish between different emotional responses.
D. a feeling of recognition mistakenly being linked with a new experience.
31. According to the fourth paragraph, deja vu is probably caused by…………..
A. a person’s lack of patience.
B. the level of education that a person achieves.
C. a useful attribute of some people’s brains.
D. the environment in which some people are brought up.
32. Chris Moulin gives the example of a man…………..
A. whose experience of deja vu could not be treated.
B. who thought that actual and potential experiences duplicated previous ones.
C. who blamed television for making his condition worse.
D. who found the familiarity of his experiences somewhat comforting.
33. What advice does the writer give to people who frequently experience deja vu?
A. to avoid situations where there is a risk of experiencing deja vu
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C. to check with people they meet whether or not they have met previously
D. not to commit themselves to something on the basis of its apparent familiarity
34. The word “fleeting” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to…………..
A. momentary B. momentous C. ginormous D. mammoth
35. The word “tedium” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to…………..
A. monopoly B. monotony C. monodrama D. monorail

PHẦN 8: HOÀN THÀNH HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng ở mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống.
36. Lana: “What happened to the flower vase?”
Mick: “……………..”
A. I put it here on the table.
B. This vase has shiny cover.
C. I broke it when I cleaned the desk.
D. I have many of them.
37. Kathy: “I can’t thank you enough for watering the plants when I was out of town.’
George: “…………….. ”
A. Next time bring them along with you. B. Not at all.
C. You can say that again. D. It’s my pleasure.
38. Hannah: “Do you support the proposal to build a new airport?
Katherine: “……………..”
A. No, not really. B. No, I like it.
C. No, I don’t think you’re right. D. Yes, I’m against it.
39. Peter: “What does this thing do?”
Peter’s mother: “……………..”
A. I think it’s a waste of money. B. It sure does.
C. It peels potatoes. D. I can use it well.
40. Nina: “Thanks for coming to our party!”
Helen: “……………..”
A. How much did it cost? B. I don’t like it very much.
C. Welcome! I’ll return it. D. Oh, I really enjoyed it.

PHẦN 9: SẮP XẾP HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn là trật tự đúng của các lượt lời trong hội thoại đã cho.
41.
a. I’m looking for a new coin purse.
b. Very good choice.
c. That’s nice, but I need something smaller and lighter.
d. OK. What about this one with polka dot patterns?
e. Maybe not. I think I like that red plaid one.
f. OK. The best-selling item is this rectangular one with tiny beads on it.
A. a-f-c-d-e-b B. f-e-a-d-c-b C. b-a-d-c-f-e D. a-b-d-c-e-f
42.
a. I think I can climb up and bring him down.
b. Sure, I do it all the time.
c. My cat is up that tree. I think he’s too scared to climb down.
d. Well, it’s a very tall tree. We’d better get a ladder.
e. Are you sure you can climb the tree?
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A. c-f-a-b-d-e B. f-c-d-a-e-b C. a-b-c-e-d-f D. b-f-a-c-e-d
43.
a. I’d like to find out information about a trip to New York.
b. That will be twenty dollars extra.
c. I’d like to take the train, please.
d. OK, the next train leaves at noon today.
e. OK. I’d like a first-class seat, as well. They are quite roomy.
f. OK, no problem. How would you like to get there?
A. b-a-f-e-c-d B. a-f-c-d-e-b C. a-f-d-b-e-b D. a-d-c-f-e-d-b
44.
a. I’ve been playing this video game for hours.
b. Maybe, but I just got to this really fun part.
c. Isn’t it time to have a short break?
d. I guess you’re right. I have a test early tomorrow morning.
e. You can always save your place and try again tomorrow. It’s already 8 o’clock.
A. c-a-b-e-d B. a-c-b-e-d C. a-c-e-d-b D. a-c-b-d-e
45.
a. No, but he has light gray hair.
b. Hi, I’m looking for Mr. Wilson.
c. There are too many people here. Which one is he? Is he the one wearing a black suit?
d. I still don’t see him. Does he have a mustache or beard?
e. He’s right over there talking to some people.
f. No, Mr. Wilson is wearing a light-colored suit.
A. b-e-f-c-d-a B. c-f-b-a-d-e C. b-a-e-c-f-d D. b-e-c-f-d-a

PHẦN 10: VIẾT LẠI CÂU

Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với câu đã cho trong câu hỏi.
46. If you want my opinion, he's useless.
A. For what it’s worth, he’s useless.
B. It can be worth my while to say he’s useless.
C. He’s useless, which makes me find him worthy.
D. It is worthy to recognize that he’s useless.
47. Our planet's meteorological conditions will go on changing if we keep using fossil fuels as much as we
are now.
A. If we use fossil fuel as much as we should do, the weather system of the Earth would become very
different.
B. As a consequence of our going on burning fossil fuels as much as we do, the Earth’s climate will
continue to change.
C. If the world’s climate continues to change, we won’t need to burn as many fossil fuels like coal, oil
and gas, are we are.
D. More coal, oil and gas will have to be produced if we want to keep pace with the climatic changes of
our world.
48. She tried as hard as she could to make sure that this problem would not arise.
A. All what she could do is to ensure that the problem would not arise.
B. She did everything within her power to prevent this problem from arising.
C. It was her who tried to manage the problem which emerged so often those days.
D. Without any help, she could finally end up handling the problem, which seemed detrimental.
49. Only a few people who saw the director's new film felt that it was as good as his last one had been.
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watched it.
B. Many of those who saw the director’s new film wondered why it was so much worse than his
previous one.
C. If the director’s new film were as good as the last one that he made, more people would have gone to
see it.
D. Most of the director’s earlier films were quite good, so many people were surprised at how bad his
new one was.
50. fust about everybody who was asked had a different explanation for the strange smell in the park.
A. There was nobody who thought the park smelled the way it usually did.
B. Few people gave an opinion, but those who did said that they thought the park had an unfamiliar
smell about it.
C. Quite a few people told us that they thought the park smelt rather strangely to them.
D. A different reason was given as to the source of the unusual odour in the park by virtually all of those
questioned.

PHẦN 11: KẾT HỢP CÂU

Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với cặp câu đã cho trong câu hỏi.
51. It is not a good idea to set Alex such a challenging task. The boy is too young and inexperienced and I am
afraid he might fail at it.
A. If Alex is assigned such a demanding task, he might be vulnerable to his inexperience and youth,
which is not a good idea.
B. Whoever assigns Alex such an ambitious mission must be undeniably inexperienced and green.
C. Entrusting such a demanding task to Alex is insensible because he is still wet behind the ears and
very likely to bungle it.
D. Although it’s not a good idea, Alex will be chosen to conduct such a challenging mission, because it
is that he can learn from his inexperience and youth.
52. In my opinion, it is unwise of the manager to insist on buying the plant. He is just wasting more money if
he buys such an obsolete object.
A. I could see the manager overcame all of the oppositions about the purchase of that antiquated
machinery to confirm they was unwise and wasted their money.
B. The manager’s persistence in purchasing such an outdated plant is like throwing good money after
bad and hence, seems completely irrational to me.
C. The manager saved the obsolete plant from wasting money although he was said to be ill-advised at
first.
D. The executive was stubborn to pay for the old machinery and bowed the expense which was prudent
to me.
53. Some people believe fairy tales are merely children’s stories. Some people believe fairy tales carry
important psychological truths for adults.
A. When some believe they carry important psychological truths for adults, some people believe fairy
tales are merely children’s stories.
B. Some people believe fairy tales are merely children’s stories, whereupon some believe they carry
important psychological truths for adults.
C. Because some believe fairy tales carry important psychological truths for adults, some people believe
fairy tales are merely children’s stories.
D. Some people believe fairy tales are merely children’s stories, yet some believe they carry important
psychological truths for adults.
54. He said he would be leaving the next day. He was lying because I saw him in the street two or three days
later.
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 A. He must have been taking me for a drive when he said that he would set off the following day
because he was still around two or three days later.
B. He couldn’t have been sincere in saying that he would hit the road in a day’s time, for I caught sight
of him two or three days later.
C. He should have told the truth about his departure time to me if he couldn’t make it.
D. He might not have departed at the time he wished because I still saw him around after that.
55. The Clinton viewed two properties. Neither of them suited their needs.
A. After their viewing, he Clinton’s needs were not met by either of the two properties.
B. The Clinton took the two estates into their consideration but they can’t decide which one suits them.
C. Both of the two estates viewed met their demands, so the Clinton couldn’t decide between the two of
them.
D. The Clinton didn’t feel that either of the two properties they viewed suited their needs.

PHẦN 12: HOÀN THÀNH VĂN BẢN

Chọn 01 cụm từ hoặc câu trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn trong mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống tương
ứng trong bài luận đã cho.
Going global - the solution or the problem?
For better or worse, the world is becoming a smaller place. National markets have grown closer together,
(56) …………. Companies now operate all over the world and aim their products particularly at young
people. In my country, many young people have access to the Internet, they watch foreign films on satellite
TV and they listen to foreign music. In the evenings, they eat in restaurants owned by foreign companies and
speak to their friends abroad on their mobile phones.
(57) …………. There is more choice in the shops, goods are more stylish then they were before, living
standards have gone up, and we can travel anywhere in the world. They also believe we have greater freedom
of information and a better understanding of foreign cultures.
(58) …………., some young people in my country see the situation very differently. (59) ………….
They say that mass tourism is ruining our natural heritage, and that the spread of English is destroying our
national language. They resent the fact that large international companies, who care mainly about profits, are
becoming so important that they have more influence than our own democratically elected government.
Some of them take to the streets in protest.
(60) ………….but one thing we can be certain of is that globalization will not go away.
56.
A. therefore national borders become less important.
B. but national borders have become important.
C. and national borders have become less important
D. or national borders have become less important.
57.
A. Most young people in my country say that ‘globalization” is a good thing.
B. Hardly anyone in my country thinks that “globalization” is a good thing.
C. “Globalization” is happening in my country and that brings about many problems.
D. “Globalization” is happening in every corner of the world and brings about many problems.
58.
A. However B. In addition C. Meanwhile D. Obviously
59.
A. They are under the impression that our culture and local identity need to be spread over the world.
B. They feel that our traditional way of life and our local identity are under threat.
C. They argue that our traditional way of life and our local identity are causing many hindrances to the
development of tourism.
D. They consider our culture and local identity are the only things we need to conserve.
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A. So the drawbacks clearly outweigh the benefits,
B. Clearly there are arguments on both sides,
C. Although there are many more advantages than disadvantages,
D. Despites those minus points,

PHẦN 13: TỰ LUẬN

61. Viết một văn bản khoảng 250 từ về chủ đề sau:
Some people think that the Internet is a useful tool for education while others believe it can be distracting to
students. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using the internet in teaching and learning?

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