ĐỀ SỐ 2

I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions. - Elise
1. A. grate B. staple C. marinate D. shallot
Q1. A/ei/ (v): nạo, bào B/ei/ (adj) : chính C. /ei/ (v): ướp D. /ə/ (n): hành tím, hành tây
Grateful = thankful staple = main celery (n): cần tây
2. A. dials B. calls C. talks D. plays
Q2. A/z/ B/z/ C/s/ D/z/
II. Mark the letter A , B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. recipe B. tablespoon C. ingredient D. benefit
Q3. A-1 (n): công thức nấu ăn B -1 (n): thìa nhỏ C. – 2 (n): nguyên liệu D. -1 (n): lợi ích
4. A. avocado B. traditional C. ingredient D. significant
Q4. A-3 (n): quả bơ B-2 (adj) C-2 (n) D-2 (adj): quan trọng, đáng chú ý
Significant = remarkable/
noticeable/ considerable / substantial
III.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
5. The museum has a superb collection of ancient _________ from Nubia.
A. artefacts B. leather C. presence D. beads
Q5. Artefact (n): đồ tạo tác, tượng điêu khắc
- presence (n): sự hiện diện, xuất hiện
- present (adj) at somewhere: có mặt ở đâu đó
- present (v): tặng quà
- present = gift (n): món quà
- leather (n): da thuộc
6. Our aim is to make the performing arts, museums and our _________ accessible to all.
A. love B. patriotism C. heritage D. status
Q6. Aim = purpose (n): mục đích
- fall in love : phải lòng, say nắng
- patriotism (n): lòng yêu nước
- status (n): trạng thái, vị trí, địa vị. (He has a high social status – anh ta có địa vị xã hội cao)
- accessible to sb: có thể tiếp cận tới ai đó
7. I have ten pictures and eight pieces _________ sculpture on exhibition.
A. of B. on C. in D. for
Q7. Piece of sth: một mảnh/ miếng/ tác phẩm
- sculpture (n): điêu khắc
- exhibition (n): triển lãm
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- exhibit = showcase (v): trưng bày, triển lãm
8. David Ferris’s father was a bank manager living _________ the outskirts of the Lancastrian Town of
Preston.
A. of B. on C. in D. at
Q8. On + the outskirts/ farm/ suburbs
9. All people should join hand in protecting the environment _________ we can gain better health.
A. in order that B. when C. because D. even though
Q9. In order that/ so that + S V: để làm gì
- so as to / in order to / aim to + V: để làm gì
10. _________ we were waiting, a woman with a phone on her hand asked us what we were doing.
A. That B. In order that C. While D. Although
- Quá khứ tiếp diễn + Quá khứ đơn : đan - xen
11. The bus _________ up passengers outside the airport.
A. hits B. sends C. lays D. picks
12. After visiting Van Phuc village, they came _________ to their hotel for lunch.
A. at B. up C. down D. back
13. At the moment, my sister _________ her homework, my brother _________ games.
A. is making - is playing B. is doing - is playing
C. does - plays D. makes - is playing
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
14. Is Ben Thanh Market a place of interest in Ho Chi Minh City?
A B C D
15. Many international tourists are interested in making woven baskets.
A B C D
16. I picked up a piece of wood and started carving.
A B C D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
17. “What do you think of your new laptop? – “__________”
A. I’m sorry, I can’t. Let’s go now. B. I’m sorry. I’m home late
C. I love it. D. But please be careful with it.
18. “Can I try your new camera?” – “__________”
A. I’m sorry, I can’t. Let’s go now B. I’m sorry. I’m home late
C. Sure. I’d love to. Sure D. But please be careful with it.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
19. Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years.
A. began B. created C. developed D. introduced
Q19. Acupuncture (n): châm cứu
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- orginate = begin (v): bắt nguồn
20. There is no evidence at this time that acupuncture can treat cancer itself.
A. clue B. data C. proof D. sign
Q20. Evidence (n): bằng chứng = proof
- Evident / obvious / apparent (adj): rõ ràng, hiển nhiên
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)
in each of the following questions.
21. The gender gap in primary education has been eliminated.
A. variety B. inconsistency C. difference D. similarity
Q21. Variety = plenty (n): đa dạng
- inconsistency (n): sự mâu thuẫn, sự thiếu ổn định
- similarity >< difference (n): sự giống nhau >< sự khác nhau
- eliminate = remove (v): loại bỏ, xóa bỏ
- gap (n): khoảng trống
22. The United Kingdom has made a remarkable progress in gender equality.
A. insignificant B. impressive C. notable D. famous
Q22. Equal (adj) – equality (n) >< inequality : sự công bằng >< sự bất công
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase
that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
HEALTH DETECTOR
Scientist Hayat Sindi’s device is the size of a postage stamp, and it costs just a penny. But it could (23)
_________ millions of lives. In many parts of the world, doctors and nurses work with no (24) ____N_____
or clean water. They have to send health tests to labs and wait weeks for results. But this little piece of paper
could change that. It contains tiny holes that are filled with chemicals. These chemicals are able (25)
_________ health problems. A person places a single drop of blood on the paper./ The chemicals in the paper
change (26) _________ the blood and indicate (27) _________ or not the person has an illness.
- Detect (v): dò, tìm
(Source: http: / / ngl.cengage.com)
23. A. build B. keep C. start D. save
24. A. electric(adj) B. electrical(adj) C. electrician(n) D. electricity(n)
- electricity (n): điện
- electrician (n): thợ điện
- electric/ electrical (adj): thuộc về điện
- electronic (adj): thuộc về điện tử
25. A. detect B. detecting C. to detect D. to detecting
26. A. althoughx B. becausex C. due to: do D. in spite of
27. A. as ifx B. either A or B x C. neitherx D. whether
-chemical (n): hóa chất
- indicate (v): chỉ ra - device (n): thiết bị - penny (n): xu, hào

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IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions.
Lorna: I might retire early. I don’t know. I’m 55 and my husband retired last year. He spends most of his
time in the garden. I’d really like to be there with him though I am not quite fond of the tasks. I’m definitely
going to learn a new language. I hate going abroad and speaking English.
Cass: I’m only 26, so I’m not going to retire soon! In fact I want to have more chances to earn our living.
Jamie and I are going to have a baby next year and we’re really excited about that. We want to have a big
family and live in a big house. Then, when I retire, my children and grandchildren will all be able to stay.
Sue: Well, Roger and I don’t agree about retiring. I love work and I don’t want to retire! I know I won’t
have anything to do.
Roger: I asked my boss at work recently and I might be able to retire next year. I might buy a house in
France and spend the time that my family deserved to have with me long before. I’d love to have my first
long-awaited visit to Paris with my wife one day.
Linda: I want to retire as soon as possible. I have three sons and now I don’t even have time to play with
them. They will become mature very soon and don’t want to spend quality time with me. I can’t stand the
thought.
28. The reason Lorna looks forward to her retirement is because ________.
A. her husband has already retired
B. she likes doing gardening
C. she hates travelling abroad
D. she likes to learn English
29. Which of the following is NOT true about Cass?
A. His baby is born the following year.
B. He wants his family to live in a big house.
C. He wants to retire soon.
D. He wants to earn more money.
30. Who does NOT want to retire shortly?
A. Linda B. Sue C. Roger D. Lorna
31. Roger _______________________________.
A. has spent enough time with his family already
B. will ask his boss for retirement next year
C. has never been to Paris before
D. doesn’t want to go to Paris
32. The word “mature” in the passage is closes: in meaning to __________.
A. old B. grown-up C. childish D. young
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one.
33. I am leaving now so that I won’t be late for work.
🡪 I am leaving now in
34. New York City is the busier than any other city in the world.
🡪 New York City
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 35. Dina is like her mother’s side of the family.
🡪 Dina takes
36. “How long have you been standing here?” he asked me.
🡪 He asked me
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in
brackets.
37. Pictures of the suspect were published in all daily papers. (BROUGHT)
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38. There is no oil and gas left on Earth. (RUN)
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39. The council had to cancel the football match because of the storm. (CALL)
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40. She was reading a magazine as she waited in the doctor’s office. (LOOKING)
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