Bộ Đề Thi Thpt Quốc Gia Môn Tiếng Anh Đề 01

BỘ ĐỀ THI THPT QUỐC GIA MÔN TIẾNG ANH Đề 01
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose
underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the
following questions.
1. A. remedy B. expectancy C. sensor D. renewable
2. A. process B. discussion C. stress D. assistance
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs
from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following
questions.
3. A. police B. attract C. signal D. discuss
4. A. purchase B. contain C. suggest D. reflect
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part
that needs correction in each of the following questions.
5. Dreams are commonly made up of either visual and verbal images.
A B C D
6. John composes not only the music, but also sings the songs for the major Broadway
musicals.
A B C D
7. Even on the most careful prepared trip, problems will sometimes develop.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions.
8. A new school________. They hope to finish building it next month.
A. is being built B. has been built C. is built D. was built
9. We object ________ your leaving dinner to take phone calls.
A. for B. on C. to D. with
10. This shirt is ________ that one.
A. a bit less expensive B. as much expensive as
C. not nearly as expensive as D. much far expensive than
11. Please take all personal belongings with you ________ leaving the train
A. when B. what C. whom D. which
12. It is still unclear ________ the Mayor will accept the recommendations of the City
Council.
A. yet B. about C. before D. whether
13. The PTA ________ parents and teachers who support the school by fund raising and
other activities.
A. which group of B. that is a group of
C. it is a group of D. is a group of
14. We are considering having ________ for the coming New Year.
A. redecorated our flat B. to redecorate our flat
C. our flat to be redecorated D. our flat redecorated
15. In Vietnam, two or more ________ may live in a home.
A. generations B. generous C. generalizations D. generators
16. In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye ________ with the
interviewers.
A. contact B. touch C. link D. connection
17. The small, ________ farms of New England were not appropriate for the Midwest.
A. self-supporting B. self-supported
C. supporting themselves D. they support themselves
18. Too many factories dispose ________ their waste by pumping it into rivers and the
sea.
A. out B. of C. away D. off
19. We expected her at nine but she finally ________ at midnight.
A. turned up B. came off C. came to D. turned out
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable
response to complete each of the following exchanges.
20. “Can I carry these suitcases into the room for you?” - “________”
A. You can't, I think! B. No, you can’t.
C. Yes, you can. D. Can you? That’s very kind.
21. A: “I think it is a good idea to have three or four generations living under one roof.
B: “________. Family members can help each other a lot.”
A. It’s not true B. That’s wrong
C. I couldn't agree more D. I don’t agree
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
22. They are going to suffer a lot of criticism for increasing bus fare by so much.
A. get into B. stand in with C. come in for D. put
23. Roger’s Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally
arranged by the ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order.
A. unless B. instead of C. restricted D. as well as
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
24. “The table is too heavy for me to move alone.”
A. light B. easy C. old D. bulky
25. The breadfruit does well in hot and humid climates.
A. arid B. watery C. soaked D. moist
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is
closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
26. We stayed in that hotel despite the noise.
A. Despite the hotel is noisy, we stayed there.
B. We stayed in the noisy hotel and we liked it.
C. No matter how noisy the hotel was, we stayed there.
D. Because of the noise, we stayed in the hotel.
27. Everybody thinks that Frank stole the money.
A. Everyone was suspected to steal Frank’s money.
B. Frank’s money was thought to be stolen.
C. Everyone suspects Frank of stealing the money.
D. Frank suspects everyone of stealing the money.
28. My family doesn’t normally go into town by car.
A. My family is used to going to town by car.
B. My family is not used to going to town by car.
C. My family used to go to town by car.
D. My family didn’t use to go into town by car.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best
combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
29. He wanted to give the ball a powerful kick. He used the top of his foot.
A. He gave the ball a powerful kick to use the top of his foot.
B. Using the top of his foot, he kicked a powerful ball.
C. What he wants to do is give the ball a powerful kick and use the top of his foot.
D. He used the top of his foot to give the ball a powerful kick.
30. We didn’t want to swim in the river. It looked very dirty.
A. We didn’t want to swim in the river, where looked very dirty.
B. We didn’t want to swim in the river, which looked very dirty.
C. We didn’t want to swim in the river, in which looked very dirty.
D. We didn’t want to swim in the river, that looked very dirty.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
from 31 to 35.
Fashioning Goes High-Tech
Fashion is no longer something that is just made of cloth or leather. These days it has
become something that needs batteries and is often connected to the Internet. When it
comes to high-tech fashion, it might be (31) _________ to your wrist or resting on the
bridge of your nose, and it is doing a lot more than just (32) _________ you look stylish.
Google was one of the first to burst on the scene with a fashionable item that was also
very
(33) _________. Google Glass, which looks like glasses, allows wearers to do all sorts of
things, from seeing information in a simple viewer to simply saying out loud, “Take a
picture.” What you are seeing in the picture that will be taken, (34) _________Google
Glass heard you through its microphone and has a built-in camera. If you ask a question,
you will (35) _________ the answer in the tiny screen displayed before one eye. Google
Glass uses Bluetooth technology to communicate with a smartphone, so it is not a stand-
alone item.
31. A. fastened B. joined C. attached D. placed
32. A. making B. doing C. performing D. causing
33. A. attractive B. functional C. durable D. capable
34. A. therefore B. although C. so D. because
35. A. show B. be shown C. find D. be found
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.
The Internet: Changing Everything
Let’s do a little experiment: Take five minutes, and find some information about Angola.
How did you get your information? How much information were you able to get?
Chances are, you probably just went online and typed the word “Angola”. You were
probably able to find out all sorts of things. This experiment shows us how useful the
Internet is.
Over the last 20 years, the Internet has changed the way that we live, work, and study.
The biggest change has been the way that we access information. Twenty years ago, you
would have needed an encyclopedia to learn about Angola. If you had wanted
information, you would have had to get out of your chair, open your encyclopedia, and
look up the word “Angola”. Today all you need is about five seconds and you’ll have the
exact same information. This technology makes work a lot faster and more efficient.
It has also made information storage a lot easier and neater. Twenty years ago, offices
had papers and files all over the place. If you wanted to find a file, you had to open a desk
drawer and find the right piece of paper. Today, many of us keep our files in cloud
storage. Cloud storage is a technology that lets people store files on the Internet. All you
have to do is to sign into the site, and you can find all of your files in seconds.
Another big change is communication. These days more and more people are working
from home. People have “home offices”. They just do their work at their house and e-
mail it to their company. It makes life a lot easier.
Some people don’t like these changes. They say that life is too convenient these days,
and it is making people lazy. However, most people think that even if this technology
makes us a little easier, it still has more benefits than disadvantages. In the end, it doesn’t
matter what we think. The Internet has changed all of our lives forever.
36. If you use cloud storage, where are your files?
A. On the Internet B. In your desk
C. On an airplane D. On your computer
37. Why do some people dislike the changes that have come from the Internet?
A. They think that the Internet makes life too stressful.
B. They think that the Internet makes people too smart.
C. They think that the Internet is too hard to use.
D. They think that the Internet makes people lazy.
38. What does the word “chances” in paragraph 1 mean?
A. Probably B. Probably not C. Definitely D. Definitely not
39. The word “they” in paragraph 5 refers to________.
A. Computers B. People C. Opinions D. Changes
40. All of the following are the benefits of using the Internet in communication EXCEPT
that________.
A. people can send e-mail to each other very quickly
B. the Internet can make communication between great distances more convenient
C. the Internet keeps huge amounts of data in cloud storage
D. the social network makes communication more interesting
41. What is another way of saying the last two sentences of the passage?
A. The Internet is changing all the time.
B. The Internet is changing the way that we think.
C. Some people say that they don’t like the Internet, but they actually like it.
D. No matter what we think, the Internet is changing our lives.
42. All of the following can be inferred from the passage EXCEPT that________.
A. encyclopedia was a great source of knowledge
B. some people don’t like the Internet because they are lazy to learn
C. files in an office used to take a lot of space
D. we can get information about any subject by using the Internet
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50.
Are Human Beings Getting Smarter?
Do you think you are smarter than your parents or grandparents? According to James
Flynn, a professor at a New Zealand university, you might be. Over the course of the last
century, IQ test scores of people in some countries have got increasingly better - on
average, three points better for every decade that has passed. This trend of improving
scores is known as “the Flynn effect,” and scientists want to know what is behind it.
IQ tests and other similar tests are designed to measure general intelligence rather than
knowledge. Flynn knew that intelligence is partly inherited from our parents and partly
the result of our environment and experiences, but the improvement in test scores was
happening too quickly to be explained by heredity. So what happened in the 20th century
that led to higher test scores?
Scientists have proposed several explanations for the Flynn effect. Some suggest that the
improved test scores simply reflect an increased exposure to tests in general. Because we
take so many tests, we learn test-taking techniques that help us perform better. Others
have pointed to better nutrition, which results in babies being born larger, healthier, and
with more brain development than in the past. Another possible explanation is a change
in educational styles - children are encouraged to discover things for themselves rather
than just memorizing information. This could prepare people to do the kind of problem-
solving that intelligence tests require.
Flynn himself suggested that learning new technologies may have improved people’s
problem-solving skills. This may be true for the first decade of his tests, when IQ scores
in many countries increased. However, in recent years, IQ test scores in some countries
have begun to decline. Data from Norway, the Netherlands, Australia, and Great Britain
have shown that as these countries become more and more modern, IQ scores have begun
to drop.
While scientists aren’t sure what is causing this decline, they think technology is
dramatically changing the way that we learn and get information. For example, people
are now able to access all kinds of information easily using online resources like Google
or Wikipedia.The danger is when they start to rely too much on these sources of
information, and not do any thinking for themselves. Lifestyle changes that come with
modem technology may also have a negative effect on intelligence, such as video games
and television making people less social. So while the world may have got smarter over
the 20th century, improving technology and changing lifestyles may soon reverse that
trend.
Note: heredity (n) = the process by which features and characteristics are passed on to
you
from your parents through your genes
43. What best describes the Flynn effect?
A. a way to measure intelligence
B. an increase in IQ test scores
C. a way of teaching university students
D. an explanation for why people are less smart
44. The Flynn effect is probably the result of________.
A. heredity B. our environment and experiences
C. taking fewer tests D. memorizing information
45. IQ test evaluate our________.
A. knowledge B. environment C. intelligence D. memories
46. The word “exposure” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to________.
A. being influenced by something
B. attention from newspapers or TV
C. the act of making something public
D. the amount of light received
47. Who does the word “others” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. babies B. scientists
C. people in general D. people who take tests
48. The writer uses video games as an example of how________.
A. we are becoming less social
B. technology increases problem-solving skills
C. people don’t think for themselves
D. countries are becoming more technologically advanced
49. Which sentence gives the main idea of the passage?
A. This trend of improving scores is known as ‘”the Flynn effect,” and scientists want to
know what is behind it.
B. Because we take so many tests, we learn test-taking techniques that help us perform
better.
C. However, in recent years, IQ test scores in some countries have begun to decline.
D. Lifestyle changes that come with modem technology may also have a negative effect
on intelligence.
50. Which statement would the writer probably agree with?
A. People today are more intelligent in every way.
B. People today have fewer problems to solve.
C. People today don’t take enough tests.
D. People today use computers too much.
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1. A. change B. preparation C. climate D. related
2. A. capture B. catastrophic C. atmosphere D. shortage
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from
the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. accident B. reference C. coincide D. formulate
4. A. environment B. economy C. publication D. equality
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs
correction in each of the following questions.
5. Of all seashore plants, seaweeds are best able to tolerate long periods out of water,
A B
followed by long periods covering by water.
C D
6. Because parents did not satisfy with the explanation given by the bus driver, they were
A B
asking for an official investigation into the accident.
C D
7. Deforestation is occurring most rapid in tropical regions of the world.
A B C D
8. Tom said that he ________ his motorbike the day before.
A. had lost B. lost C. has lost D. lose
9. Drying flowers is the best way ________ them.
A. preserved B. by preserving C. preserve D. to preserve
10. Traditionally, Americans and Asians have very different ideas ________ love and
marriage.
A. to B. at C. about D. m
11. Swimming is a beneficial exercise, ________ aerobic activity and uses a number of
muscle
groups.
A. not only because it provides B. because it both provides
C. for provision D. as a result of providing
12. The activities of the international marketing researcher are frequently much broader
than________.
A. the domestic marketer has B. the domestic marketer does
C. those of the domestic marketer D. that which has the domestic marketer
13. The collapse of tin prices in the 1980s destroyed the tin-mining industry, ________
former employees have since turned in desperation to growing cocoa.
A. all of whom B. none of their
C. several of its D. many of whose
14. ________ a research team is an effective way to prepare for class preparation of
social
studies such as history, geography, literature, and economics.
A. Form B. Forms C. Forming D. Formed
15. We bought some________.
A. German lovely old glasses B. German old lovely glasses
C. lovely old German glasses D. old lovely German glasses
16. We are going to have a trip to Ha Noi. We need to ________ arrangements for the
trip
carefully.
A. do B. make C. get D. pay
17. When a fire broke out in the Louvre, at least twenty ________ paintings were
destroyed,
including two by Van Gogh.
A. worthless B. priceless C. valueless D. worthy
18. When it started to snow, he ________ his overcoat.
A. took out B. put off C. took off D. put on
19. The meeting has been put ________ to Friday as so many people have got the flu.
A. up B. in C. out D. back
20. Ann: How well you are playing, Peter!
Peter: ________
A. Say it again. I like to hear your words.
B. Thank you too much.
C. I think so. I’m proud of myself.
D. Many thanks. That’s a nice compliment.
21. Jennifer: “I believe that supermarkets are much better than traditional markets.”
Katherine: “________. Each has its own features.”
A. I couldn’t agree with you more. B. That’s completely true.
C. I disagree with you. D. I can’t help thinking the same.
22. The whole village was wiped out in the bombing raids.
A. changed completely B. cleaned well
C. destroyed completely D. removed quickly
23. A brief outline of the course and bibliography were handed out to the students at the
first meeting.
A. discarded B. showed up C. distributed D. contributed
24. Punctuality is imperative in your new job.
A. Being late B. Being cheerful C. Being efficient D. Being courteous
25. Polluted water and increased water temperatures have driven many species to the
verge of extinction.
A. Enriched B. Contaminated C. Purified D. Strengthened
26. I couldn't help laughing when he told me that story.
A. The story he told me did not help at all.
B. I did not laugh when hearing that story.
C. I couldn't help him tell that story.
D. I couldn't resist laughing when he told me that story.
27. She feels happy because of her coming birthday party.
A. She feels happy to come to a birthday party.
B. Her coming birthday party makes her happy.
C. Because she was born she feels happy.
D. Her birthday party will happily come.
28. “That's a lovely new dress, Jean,” said her mother.
A. Jean's mother said she liked her dress.
B. Jean's mother complimented her on the lovely new dress.
C. Jean's mother wanted to buy a lovely new dress.
D. Jean's mother told her to buy that lovely new dress.
29. The government has little money. It can’t deal with the many social problems.
A. The government has little money because it can’t deal with the many social problems.
B. The government has little money with which to deal the many social problems.
C. The government has little money, but it can deal with the many social problems.
D. The government has little money so that it can’t deal with the many social problems.
30. Pollution diminishes the quality of our lives. That is hard to deny.
A. It’s pollution that diminishes the quality of our lives is hard to deny.
B. Pollution diminishes the quality of our lives is hard to deny.
C. It’s hard to deny that pollution diminishes the quality of our lives.
D. It’s hard to deny pollution that diminishes the quality of our lives.
from 31 to 35.
Native American Beauty
All native peoples create artworks that use what is (31) _________ to them in terms of
local resources. In the Americas, the aboriginal people created handicrafts that had both a
cultural and an artistic significance. These beautiful crafts were made by master Native
American craftsmen, and their skills have been (32) _________ down through countless
generations.
Religious or spiritual beliefs can play a major role in the arts and handicrafts of all
people.One example of a Native American handicraft is made of a willow branch and
thin strips of leather. The branch is formed into a circular (33) _________ that is meant to
hang in a person’s living area. Often (34) _________ with feathers on the outside of the
circle, it is called a dream catcher. It is related to the belief that these special crafts could
catch bad dreams sent by the spirits. To Native Americans, dreams were special (35)
_________ sent from the great beyond. The dream catcher would allow good dreams to
pass through it; however, nightmares would be caught and then released with the first
morning light.
31. A. ready B. available C. abundant D. sufficient
32. A. come B. brought C. left D. passed
33. A. model B. arrangement C. design D. decoration
34. A. decorate B. to be decorated C. decorated D. decorating
35. A. messages B. ideas C. news D. information
The Most Powerful Force in Space
A black hole is a spot in space that has incredibly powerful gravity. A black hole’s
gravity is so strong that it pulls everything nearby into it. It can pull stars, planets, and
other things. Nothing can escape a black hole. In fact, they are so powerful that even light
cannot escape them.
Scientists first started talking about black holes in the year 1783. That year, one scientist
said that in the universe, there might be places with gravity strong enough to trap light.
However, that scientist didn’t use the term “black hole”. The term “black hole” was
invented in 1967.
Black holes are formed when a star dies. When a star dies, it collapses. When that
happens, a huge amount of matter crowds into a very small space. The matter becomes
very, very dense. How much matter are we talking about? Imagine a star that is the size
of ten suns. Imagine fitting that amount of matter into New York City. That is what a
black hole is like. Its gravity is so powerful because it has so much matter.
However, not all black holes are huge. Scientists believe that some black holes are the
size of atoms. Although these black holes are tiny, they might have the same amount of
matter that a mountain has.
We can’t see black holes because they don’t have any light. They are completely
invisible. Scientists can guess where black holes are by studying nearby stars and planets.
If gravity seems to be pulling the stars and planets to one spot, then scientists believe that
the spot is a black hole.
Some people wonder if a black hole could ever destroy the Earth. We do not need to
worry about that. There is no black hole that is close enough to destroy the Earth. The
closest black hole is about 7,800 light years away. In addition, the sun is not big enough
to create a black hole.
36. When are black holes formed?
A. When a new star is formed B. When a planet collapses
C. When two suns crash into each other D. When a star dies
37. How do scientists study black holes?
A. They look at nearby stars. B. They look at the black holes
C. They look at the sun. D. They visit the black holes.
38. Which statement is NOT true?
A. Black holes have very little matter. B. Black holes can be big or small.
C. We can’t see black holes. D. Nothing can escape a black hole
39. Which of the following CAN’T be inferred from the passage?
A. Scientists started studying a black hole in 1967.
B. A black hole is invisible because it traps light.
C. The movement of stars and planets are affected by a nearby black hole
D. A black hole gets its name because it does not have any light.
40. The word “them” in paragraph 1 refers to________.
A. planets B. gravitation C. empty spaces D. black holes
41. The word “collapses” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A. fails B. falls inwards
C. breaks down D. becomes unconscious
42. What would be another good title for the passage?
A. Places without Gravity
B. Strong Enough to Pull a Planet
C. Will a Black Hole Destroy the Earth?
D. The Brightest Things in the Universe
Organic Farming: The New Vacation
In 1971, Sue Coppard worked as a secretary in London. While she enjoyed city life,
Sueal so missed the countryside where she spent most of her time as a child. So she
offered to help out on a farm, or more specifically, an organic farming programme
organized by a nearby college. She got a few people to volunteer as well, and they spent
the weekend doing “housework,” which involved clearing bushes and cleaning drains.
Afterwards, the farm managers said they could come back anytime to help out.
Sue put a small ad in a magazine, offering people the chance to volunteer at the organic
farm. The volunteer programme grew quickly, and soon other organic farmers joined in,
asking organize the different groups. A few of the original volunteers started WWOOF
(World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) to help volunteers and farmers find one
another. Today, at least 50 different countries have WWOOF organizations, and many
other countries have individual farms that participate in the movement.
While WWOOF is still a weekend activity for some, it now welcomes travellers and
people who visit to live and work on farms for longer periods of time. WWOOF
volunteers can stay on a farm for weeks or even months at a time in exchange for hands-
on farming and gardening experience. The work can be exhausting, but volunteers think
it’s worth it. By working on farms, the volunteers interact with farmers and develop a
love for the outdoors and organic farming. Many travellers now use WWOOFing as a
way to visit new countries and experience new cultures.
As travellers will discover, every WWOOF opportunity is a bit different. In Serbia, you
can find Misa and Olja, a couple whose farm is known for its hard cheeses and for its
bread made from homegrown grains. Finca Amiruca, a farm in Ecuador, teaches
volunteers how to grow peanuts, plantains, and yucca. When volunteering in Japan, you
may get to learn about growing rice.
WWOOF is only one of the many unique volunteer opportunities available. Volunteering
is something that anyone can do, and a wide variety of organizations accept or even
welcome volunteers. So the next time you get the itch to be active on the weekend or on
vacation, why not look for a good cause to spend your energy on?
43. Why did Sue first work on a farm?
A. She was a student at the university. B. She needed money.
C. She missed the countryside. D. She did not enjoy the job.
44. More people joined the programme when Sue________.
A. put an advertisement in a magazine
B. hung posters at a school
C. asked friends and neighbours to come
D. offered to pay people to work
45. When living on a WWOOF farm, volunteers________.
A. must pay the farm’s owner B. can stay for a long or short time
C. are given a special bedroom D. sleep outdoors
46. Which is NOT a change that WWOOF has undergone since it first started?
A. It has spread to many different countries.
B. It has many more people volunteering for it.
C. It allows people to stay for longer periods of time.
D. It is less tiring than it used to be.
47. The word “hands-on” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to________.
A. decisive B. by hand C. skillful D. practical
48. The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to________.
A. gardening B. working hard
C. gaining experience D. having no salary
49. What is special about the farm in Serbia?
A. It is the only farm in the country where rice is grown.
B. Peanuts, plantains, and yucca are grown on the farm.
C. It is an animal farm, with lots of pigs and cattle.
D. The people at the farm make cheese and bread.
50. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?
A. to introduce a new volunteer organization
B. to explain why working on a farm is good
C. to encourage readers to volunteer
D. to give one more detail about WWOOF
ĐỀ THPTQG SỐ 3
1. A. blind B. prioritize C. financial D. mobility
2. A. accessible B. experience C. special D. force
questions.
3. A. profile B. promote C. prefer D. regret
4. A. matchmaking B. teenager C. romantic D. reconciled
5. National parks including land for animal grazing, as well as wilderness areas with
A B C D
scenic mountains and lakes.
6. Almost of the trees in this plantation have been cut down and burned.
A B C D
7. Susan decided to not do her homework and went to a night-club.
A B C D
8. Could you please turn off the stove? The potatoes ________ for at least twenty
minutes.
A. are boiling B. boiling
C. were boiling D. have been boiling
9. I will not be here next week. I am going to be ________ business in London.
A. about B. in C. on D. at
10. Little ________ he know how much suffering he has caused.
A. didn’t B. should C. won’t D. does
11. ________ , he felt so unhappy and lonely.
A. Despite his wealthy B. Rich as was he
C. Rich as he was D. In spite of his being wealth
12. All commuters ________ the main highway to get to the center of the city will face
delay of up to an hour today because of on-going construction.
A. use B. used C. using D. will use
13. The world’s deepest cave, Pierre St. Martin in the Pyrenees Mountains, is almost
three
times________.
A. as deep as the Empire State Building is
B. deeper than the Empire State Building is
C. is higher than the Empire State Building
D. as the Empire State Building’s height
14. Nowadays, most students use ________ calculators in their studies and examinations.
A. electrical B. electricity C. electric D. electronic
15. The Mountainview Hotel offers its guests a ________ buffet breakfast every morning.
A. valuable B. situated C. dependent D. complimentary
16. Water is ________ of two elements: hydrogen and oxygen.
A. consisted B. composed C. making D. comprising
17. I want to ________ a table at the Bamboo Restaurant.
A. maintain B. manage C. reserve D. allow
18. I can’t ________ this noise any longer. I’m going to write a letter of complaint about
this problem.
A. get back to B. take away from C. put up with D. make out of
19. People are always advised to ________ smoking because of its harm to their health.
A. cut down B. cut off C. cut in D. cut down on
20. Lan: Let’s go to the cinema this evening.
Susan: ________
A. We don't have any film. B. You went to the theater.
C. Let’s take the seat. D. I’ve seen the film already.
21. “How lovely your pets are!” - “________”
A. Thank you. It’s nice of you to say so.
B. Really? They are always very nice.
C. Can you say that again?
D. I love them, too.
22. Within a week on display at the exhibition, the painting was hailed as a masterpiece.
A. a down-to-earth work of art B. an excellent work of art
C. an expensive work of art D. a large work of art
23. Hypertension is one of the most widespread and potentially dangerous diseases.
A. stretched B. popular C. common D. scattered
24. We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.
A. slow B. open C. unsure D. uninterested
25. “That is a well-behaved boy whose behaviour has nothing to complain about.”
A. behaving nice B. behaving cleverly
C. good behaviour D. behaving improperly
26. I haven’t got enough money, so I’m not going on holiday.
A. If I have enough money I would go on holiday.
B. If I had enough money I would go on holiday.
C. If I had had enough money I would go on holiday.
D. If I have had enough money I would go on holiday.
27. The noise next door did not stop until after midnight.
A. The noise next door didn’t stop during midnight.
B. The noise next door stopped after midnight.
C. The noise next door didn’t stop after midnight.
D. The noise next door didn’t stop at midnight.
28. Nobody at all came to the meeting.
A. Not many people came to the meeting.
B. Not a single person came to the meeting.
C. Only a few people came to the meeting.
D. There was almost nobody at the meeting.
29. Many students like the lecture. Its subject is very interesting.
A. The subject of the lecture, which is very interesting, many students like.
B. The subject of the lecture, which many students like, is very interesting.
C. Many students like the lecture the subject of which is very interesting.
D. Many students like the lecture which subject is very interesting.
30. We had overslept. We missed the bus.
A. Having overslept so we couldn’t the bus.
B. Though we had overslept, we wouldn’t miss the bus.
C. If we hadn’t overslept, we wouldn’t miss the bus.
D. As a result of having overslept, we couldn’t catch the bus.
from 31 to 35.
A Healthy Way To Know A City
Maybe you are staying in a city, and there is no park nearby where you can take your
morning job. One of the more recent trend is to go on a running tour, but you are not
leading the way. Rather, a running (31) _________ who knows the best (32) _________
in the city acts as your guide. You are going out for a run, but you are also being shown
highlights of the city while you are doing it.
Guided running tours are a trend that seems to be catching (33) ________ in quite a few
of the bigger cities in the United States. New York City, Chicago, and San Francisco are
just three of the major cities that have running tours in (34) ________. They offer these
tours to individuals, groups, and even for corporate events. If you are going into a city
with colleagues to attend a business meeting or a convention, what better way is there to
see the city and network with others (35) ________ while taking a healthy run?
31. A. marathon B. sportsman C. enthusiasm D. enthusiast
32. A. ways B. routes C. directions D. approaches
33. A. on B. out C. up D. with
34. A. organization B. way C. place D. event
35. A. than B. even C. almost D. or
The World's Smallest Science
Have you ever noticed that our machines are getting smaller? Cell phones, cameras,
computers and everything else look smaller every year. One kind of new science involves
machines that are smaller than we can imagine. The name of this science is
nanotechnology.
Nanotechnology means doing science, engineering, and technology at a very, very small
level. In other words, nanotechnology is the science of tiny things. But how tiny is the
science of nanotechnology? In nanotechnology, scientists work with things that are the
size of a nanometer. One meter has one billion nanometers. Here is another way to
describe nanotechnology: it is the science of observing and controlling individual atoms
and molecules.
Nanotechnology is a new word, but the idea of studying atoms and molecules has existed
for a long time. In 1959, an American scientist Richard Phillips Feynman gave a speech
in which he claimed that we can see and control molecules and atoms. About ten years
later, a Japanese professor came up with the term “nanotechnology”.
Because nanotechnology is so new, we are only starting to understand how we can use it.
Nanotechnology could be very useful in medicine. In the future, doctors may use
nanotechnology to help with organ transplants. An organ transplant is the act of putting
an organ into another person's body. Scientists think that with nanotechnology, they
might be able to make a person's body accept a foreign organ. Nanotechnology might
also help doctors fight infections, find diseases in patients, and deliver medicine to the
right spot in patients’ bodies.
Nanotechnology might also be useful in protecting the environment. It might be able to
help us save energy, reduce waste, and keep water clean. For example, nanotechnology
might be able to make some materials such as steel stronger. If we have stronger steel, we
will be able to use it longer. That way, we can produce less steel and save our resources.
Nanotechnology might be useful in so many ways. This science of studying tiny things
could change the world.
36. Around what year did people start using the word “nanotechnology”?
A. 1959 B. 1969 C. 1979 D. 1089
37. The word “which” in paragraph 3 refers to________.
A. nanotechnology B. the speech C. atom study D. the article
38. What does the word “foreign” in paragraph 4 mean?
A. Fake B. From another country
C. From another person’s body D. Real
39. What does the first sentence of the fourth paragraph mean?
A. Nanotechnology is new, so we are still learning about its uses.
B. Nanotechnology is not new, so we already know its uses.
C. We have no idea how we are going to use nanotechnology.
D. We used to understand nanotechnology more than we do now.
40. According to the passage, what will nanotechnology NOT do?
A. Find diseases B. Fight infections C. Reduce wastes D. Build organs
41. All of the following are the advantages of using nanotechnology in medicine
EXCEPT
that________.
A. it helps doctors make and deliver medicine more accurately
B. it makes our bodies accept the organ transplants
C. it helps doctors prevent infectious diseases
D. it is also useful in medical examinations
42. Which statement is true?
A. The term “nanotechnology” is about 1900 years old.
B. The idea of studying atoms isn’t new.
C. A Chinese professor came up with the word “nanotechnology”.
D. Nanotechnology could be very useful in medicine.
Billboards that Recognize You
Have you ever felt you were being watched? Some new technologies might make you
feel that way. Digital billboards are being created that have the ability to recognize
certain characteristics. These high-tech devices have cameras pointed at the people on the
street, and software that tries to recognize people by age and gender. A computer inside
the billboard then uses this information to display ads that are directed at the people who
are looking at the billboard. For example, if a man passes a billboard featuring an ad for
cosmetics, the computer can change the ad to something that is more likely to catch the
man’s attention, such as a restaurant, or sporting goods.
While advertisers see this as a great opportunity to reach their target customers, some
people feel that this kind of profiling is an invasion of their privacy. People are now
much more aware of how information is exposed, shared, bought, and sold on the
Internet. Now this debate will include technologies such as these “smart” billboards. But
advertisers claim that they are sensitive to people’s concern about privacy - companies
that have tested the billboards in Japan and the US assure consumers that the billboards
can only guess your age and gender, but they will not be able to recognize your face or
obtain any personal information about you.
Until recently, this kind of “personal” advertising has been mostly limited to the Internet.
Search engines like Google and Bing can follow what we search for because each
computer that connects to those sites has a unique identity. Companies then pay search
engines to use this information to display ads for products and services that you have
searched for. So if you search for travel information, you are likely to see ads for airlines
and hotels. This kind of advertising has proven to be much more effective and valuable
than traditional advertising.
In addition to taking steps to deliver more personalized messages, advertisers are using
billboards to offer more useful information. Digital billboards can connect to the Internet
to display information such as the time, weather, and news headlines. In the future, this
technology could be used to reflect activity on social media sites or to broadcast ads that
relate to local events.
In today’s world, people ignore thousands of ads every day. Advertisers are trying to
change that trend by personalizing the experience of seeing an ad. So pay attention the
next time you see a billboard - it could be talking to you.
Note: ad (n) = advertisement
43. What is another possible title for the passage?
A. The Dangers of Technology B. Billboards: Past and Present
C. How Information Is Sold D. A New Level of Advertising
44. What does a digital billboard’s camera look for?
A. a person’s fashion style B. what a person is carrying
C. a person’s age and gender D. whether someone is alone
45. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
A. High-tech billboards do not collect personal information.
B. People do not mind the billboards tested in Japan and in the US.
C. Advertisers buy information about consumers on the Internet.
D. People are worried about the type of information collected by billboards.
46. The word “this” in paragraph 2 refers to________.
A. digital billboards B. digital advertising
C. customers' personal information D. customers’ attention
47. Why does the passage mention Google?
A. It is an example of a search engine that sells information to companies.
B. It is better than other search engines in gathering information.
C. It has started using high-tech billboards to get information.
D. It plans to develop better ways to profile Internet users.
48. Because of advertising profiling, a person buying airline tickets online will________.
A. see ads for hotels and car rental companies
B. get better prices on their airline tickets
C. see no ads on the airline’s website
D. be offered discounts on shoes and clothing
49. In the passage, the writer says that video billboards________.
A. allow people on the street to use the Internet
B. show movies and commercials
C. display information about the weather and news
D. are placed inside stores and buildings
50. What is the reason for advertisers making high-tech billboards?
A. Regular billboards are not in good locations.
B. People ignore regular advertisements.
C. It is cheaper to make high-tech billboards.
D. People are suspicious of regular advertising.
ĐỀ 4
1. A. wisely B. width C. wisdom D. confident
2. A. possession B. discussion C. profession D. decision
questions.
3. A. attitude B. argument C. relevant D. assistant
4. A. interact B. concentrate C. counsellor D. influence
5. It is said that Einstein felt very badly about the application of his theories to the
creation
A B C D
of weapons of war.
6. The plants that they belong to the family of ferns are quite varies in their size and
structure.
A B C D
7. Regardless of your teaching method, the objective of any conversation class should be
for
A B C
the students to practise speaking words.
D
8. My aunt is a wildlife photographer. She ________ in Uganda for many years.
A. has been living B. is living C. will live D. lives
9. At first she was trained to be ________ scriptwriter, but later she worked as _____
secretary.
A. the - a B. a - a C. the - the D. a - the
10. Mr. Barry oversaw the development of the Nissan Building ________ its initial stages
to its completion.
A. of B. to C. from D. about
11. They were such difficult tests________.
A. so I couldn’t finish them B. that I couldn’t finish
C. that I couldn’t finish them D. for me to finish
12. ________ to Jim myself, I can’t really tell you why he would say such terrible things.
A. Not to be speaking B. Because of not speaking
C. Not to have spoken D. Not having spoken
13. Potassium has a valence of positive one because it usually loses one electron when
________ with other elements.
A. does it combine B. it combines
C. it combining D. combination
14. Children younger than 5 years old are ________ free to festival events.
A. admit B. admitted C. admission D. admittedly
15. My mother ________ me against staying up late night after night to prepare for
exams.
A. recommended B. encouraged C. warned D. claimed
16. The computer has had an enormous ________ on the way we work.
A. change B. alteration C. influence D. impression
17. Our last hopes would ________ all probability evaporate.
A. on B. in C. of D. for
18. It took Ted a long time to get ________ the failure in his entrance exams.
A. over B. across C. along with D. through
19. Please _____ and see us some time. You’re always welcome.
A. come around B. come about C. come to D. come away
20. John: “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” Mary: “________”
A. Thank you very much. I’m afraid.
B. Thank you for your compliment.
C. You are telling a lie.
D. I don’t like your sayings.
21. Tom: “Can I have another cup of tea?” Linda: “________”
A. Be yourself. B. Do it yourself.
C. Allow yourself. D. Help yourself.
22. He was one of the most outstanding performers at the live show last night.
A. easy-looking B. important C. well-known D. impressive
23. Many parents may fail to recognize and respond to their children’s needs until
frustration explodes into difficult or uncooperative behavior.
A. slowly reaches the boiling point
B. remains at an unchanged level
C. suddenly becomes uncontrollable
D. stays under pressure
24. The flowering pebble is a plant that looks like a stone and grows in arid areas.
A. deserted B. damp C. dry D. barren
25. The new laws to conserve wildlife in the area will come into force next month.
A. eliminate B. protect C. pollute D. destroy
26. You have done me a favour. I really thank you for it.
A. I really thank you for a favour.
B. I really thank you for having been done me a favour.
C. I really thank you for having done me a favour.
D. I have really done a favour to you.
27. A collection only has its real value when it is properly labeled.
A. Only when a collection is properly labeled it has its real value.
B. When properly labeled that a collection only has its real value.
C. Only when a collection has its real value is it properly labeled.
D. It is only when a collection is properly labeled that it has its real value.
28. You must speak slowly or he’ll not be able to understand you.
A. Unless you speak slowly, he won’t be able to understand you.
B. Unless you don’t speak slowly, he’ll be able to understand you.
C. You can speak slowly but he’ll not be able to understand you.
D. Although you speak slowly, he’ll not be able to understand you.
29. Mary was sick. She didn’t leave the meeting until it ended.
A. sick, Mary didn’t leave the meeting until it ended.
B. When the meeting ended, Mary left because she was sick.
C. Mary didn’t leave the meeting until it ended despite she was sick.
D. In spite of the fact that Mary’s sickness, she didn’t leave the meeting until it ended.
30. My suit needs to be cleaned before the interview but I’m too busy to do that.
A. I must get someone clean my suit before the interview.
B. I must have my suit cleaned before the interview.
C. I should have cleaned my suit before the interview.
D. I must clean my suit before the interview.
from 31 to 35.
Rock 'n' Roll Changes The World
Musicians who want to make it in the world have a lot of options, but the best one to (31)
_________ them obscurity to fame might be rock ’n’ roll. Especially in the days when
other forms of music are waning, rock ’n’ roll (32) _________ in the memory.
Nevertheless, it is music that transcends cultures and keeps the youth of many nations
invigorated.
Before rock ’n’ roll, there were many different forms of popular music. If looking at a
timeline, the music of African Americans created both jazz and blues. These (33)
_________into what is known as rhythm and blues, which is often just called R&B. With
the invention of the electric guitar, rock ’n’ roll came (34) _________ as musicians
experimented with what they could do with the sounds this new style of instrument could
make.
Musicians were quick to see the possibilities that rock ’n’ roll offered. Early musicians
like Chuck Berry (35) _________ the way for the likes of Elvis Presley, who would go
on to become known as the King of Rock ’n’ Roll.
31. A. control B. show C. influence D. lead
32. A. exists B. lives on C. comes round D. grows up
33. A. evolved B. involved C. grew D. transformed
34. A. into reality B. into being C. true D. independent
35. A. cover B. build C. construct D. pave
What Is Heritage Protection?
Heritage is traditional beliefs, customs, and culture. We use the word “heritage” in many
different ways. People talk about their family’s heritage, their city’s heritage, and their
country’s heritage.
Here are some examples of heritage. During Chinese New Year, people in China give red
envelopes. That is part of Chinese heritage. Every year in the American city New
Orleans, there is a huge party called Mardi Gras. That is a part of New Orleans’ heritage.
Heritage can also be more private and personal. If your family has a big dinner every
Sunday night, that’s part of your family’s heritage.
Today, heritage is changing. The Internet connects people around the world. In many
ways, this is a good thing, because we can learn about the heritage of other countries, and
we can show our own heritage to the world. However, some people worry that traditional
heritage is disappearing. Think about it. In many ways, countries are becoming more and
more alike. In just about every country around the world, you can find McDonald’s, Nike
shoes, Starbucks coffee, and American films. Some people think this is a good change,
but others don’t like it. You can decide whether or not you think it is a good thing.
However, almost everyone wants to protect their traditional heritage, and sometimes this
is hard.
For example, when a new McDonald’s opens in your town, a traditional restaurant might
have to close.
This is why heritage protection is so important. Heritage protection is a simple idea. It
means keeping your country’s or your city’s heritage alive. People do this in many ways.
The biggest part of heritage protection is probably preserving old buildings. A few other
examples of heritage protection are making sure your children speak your traditional
language, and teaching your heritage to children.
The world is changing very fast. This change brings a lot of good things. But as the world
ischanging, it is important to remember the heritage of our parents and our grandparents.
36. What is the main point of heritage protection?
A. Showing your heritage to other people
B. Using the Internet
C. Keeping your heritage alive
D. Making heritage disappear
37. What is the biggest part of heritage protection?
A. Protecting old buildings B. Doing traditional dances
C. Giving red envelopes D. Telling stories
38. What is happening to most countries?
A. They are becoming the same. B. They are becoming more different,
C. They are getting smaller. D. They are destroying old buildings.
39. What is the main point of the last paragraph?
A. It is OK to forget traditional heritage.
B. The world is changing, but it is happening very slowly,
C. As the world changes, we have to remember our heritage.
D. People should talk to their parents and grandparents a lot.
40. Which of the following is NOT an example of heritage protection?
A. Making sure your children speak your traditional language
B. Protecting old buildings
C. Teaching your children about your heritage
D. Drinking Starbucks and wearing Nikes
41. The word “beliefs” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to________.
A. cuisines B. histories C. arts D. religious
42. The word “it” in paragraph 3 may refer to________.
A. traditional heritage B. watching American films
C. importing foreign heritage D. people’s opinion
The Life of a Food Critic
You’ve seen restaurant reviews in newspapers, or perhaps in magazines or on the

Internet. People read these reviews when they want to know about the quality and price
of the food at a restaurant. Or maybe they’re looking for a restaurant with a distinctive
atmosphere - dark and romantic, bright and cheerful, or modern and sophisticated. But
who writes the articles? Who gets paid to eat? Those lucky people are food critics.
Food critics are journalists who eat at restaurants and write reviews that give readers the
feeling that they have visited the restaurant themselves. The articles almost always
include a description of the restaurant, for example, whether it is nicely decorated or has
a beautiful view of the ocean. The menu, prices, and service are generally described as
well, but a food critic’s main task is to write about their opinion of the food.
For “foodies” - people who love and study food and cooking - dining is a feast for the
senses, not just for the stomach. Food critics may tell readers about the colours of fresh
vegetables, the silky texture of a soup, or the rich aroma of a perfectly cooked chicken.
They will mention whether they were listening to soft music while they ate, or the noises
of pots and pans being washed in the restaurant’s kitchen and ending with the dessert.
Every detail of the meal is important.
All of this may sound easy enough, but food critics do face some challenges. First, food
critics must be excellent writers. Their job is to give accurate information in an
entertaining way because newspapers and other publications want the restaurant review
to be an enjoyable feature. It is also important for food critics to be very observant by
nature, and to have an excellent memory, since taking notes at the table is not something
typical customers do.
Looking like a typical customer is essential for remaining anonymous, but is perhaps the
most difficult challenge. Food critic Ruth Reichl, former editor-in- chief of Gourmet
magazine, used to go to restaurants wearing disguises so that she received the same food
and service as any other diner.
Despite the challenges, a career as a food critic appeals to many people. Anyone who is
thinking about becoming a food critic should start by developing strong writing skills and
learning as much about food and cooking as possible.
43. Food critics are________.
A. restaurant owners B. professional cooks
C. professional writers D. magazine editors
44. Which of the following would probably NOT be included in a restaurant review?
A. a description of a restaurant’s atmosphere
B. information about a restaurant’s hiring procedures
C. information about a restaurant’s prices
D. a description of a restaurant’s food
45. What is the purpose of paragraph 3?
A. to say that a critic must use all his or her senses when at a restaurant
B. to teach critics what they need to pay attention to when at a restaurant
C. to show that it is a very difficult job being a food critic
D. to say that the taste of the food is the most important detail of a review
46. Why does the author mention soft music and the noises of pots and pans being
washed?
A. because food critics must listen carefully to the waiters
B. because it’s important for restaurants to use clean dishes
C. because food critics generally focus on the positive
D. because food critics must pay attention to every single detail
47. The word “this” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to________.
A. noise and music B. the career of a food critic
C. every type of food D. every single detail
48. According to the passage, food critics need a good memory because________.
A. they have very busy schedules every day
B. they like having a challenging job
C. they need to remember which restaurants they have been to
D. they have to avoid taking notes at the table
49. Why did Ruth Reichl go to restaurants wearing disguises?
A. She didn’t want her friends to know she was a food critic.
B. She didn’t want to get special food and service.
C. She enjoyed seeing people’s reactions.
D. She had a different job during the day.
50. How does the writer end the passage?
A. with a writing tip B. with advice
C. with a personal example D. with a warning
ĐỀ 5
1. A. generous B. seller C. video D. inventor
2. A. processor B. congestion C. tourism D. assignment
questions.
3. A. rhinoceros B. curriculum C. kindergarten D. discriminate
4. A. administrative B. productivity C. electricity D. opportunity
5. I prefer to watch a live concert to listening to music on the radio.
A B C D
6. No other quality is more important for a scientist to acquire as to observe carefully.
A B C D
7. If the ozone gases of the atmosphere did not filter out the ultraviolet rays of the sun,
A
life as we know it would not have evolved on Earth.
B C D
8. He was very lucky when he fell off the ladder. He ________ himself.
A. must have hurt B. should have hurt
C. will have hurt D. could have hurt
9. The healthcare community was shocked ________ Peter’s resignation after only one
year as president of Healthcorps.
A. in B. up C. of D. by
10. Some crimes seem to be ________ in this country than in others.
A. less common enough B. much less common
C. the least common D. very less common
11. In the film, a teenager ________ to pursue a singing career meets resistance from his
strong-willed father.
A. wants B. wanted C. wanting D. who want
12. Only when the ground is kept moist ________ germinate.(nảy mầm)
A. will grass seeds B. grass seeds will
C. does grass seeds D. grass seeds does
13. Using many symbols makes ________ to put a large amount of information on a
single map.
A. it possible B. possible C. it is possible D. that possible
14. The quarterly report ________ the gains the computer company made in its software
division.
A. reflect B. reflects C. reflector D. reflection
15. To request more ________ about any of our products and services, please visit our
website.
A. brochure B. problems C. information D. representation
16. My uncle was ________ ill last summer; however, fortunately, he is now making a
slow but steady recovery.
A. seriously B. deeply C. fatally D. critically
17. We shouldn’t use too many plastic bags because they are very hard to________.
A. dissolve B. melt C. heat D. soften
18. The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted ________ a good answer.
A. came up to B. came out at C. came up with D. came out for
19. We intend to ________ with the old system as soon as we have developed a better
one.
A. do up B. do away C. do down D. do in
20. Peter: “Do you mind my taking this seat?” Jean: “________”
A. Yes, sit down please. B. No, of course not.
C. Yes, take it please. D. No, you can’t take it.
21. Peter: “What a great haircut, Lucy!” Lucy: “________”
A. Thanks. It’s very kind of you to do this.
B. It’s my pleasure.
C. Oh, yes. It’s very unfashionable
D. You think so? I think it’s a bit too short.
22. Mobile libraries bring books to children in many small communities. These libraries
travel from towns to towns in cars, vans, or trucks.
A. staying in one place B. moving from place to place
C. being sent easily and quickly D. changing shape easily and often
23. If I say something odd, it’s because I didn’t sleep at all last night. When I get
extremely tired, I can sometimes get a bit weird.
A. able to participate B. very strange and unusual
C. being too clever D. not able to concentrate
24. I would be happy to go along with the idea.
A. disagree with the idea B. agree with the idea
C. support the idea D. approve with the idea
25. All of the students are obliged to pass the entrance examination in order to attend the
university.
A. forced B. impelled C. required D. optional
26. Were it not for the money, this job wouldn't be worthwhile.
A. The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the money.
B. This job is not rewarding at all.
C. This job offers a poor salary.
D. Although the salary is poor, the job is worthwhile.
27. Human beings are responsible for the changes in the environment.
A. The environment changes the responsibilities taken by human beings.
B. Responsibilities are taken with human beings in the environment.
C. Human beings take responsibilities for the changes in the environment.
D. The changes in the environment need human beings’ responsibilities.
28. I wouldn’t mind having a late meeting tomorrow since I’m quite used to going home
late.
A. I’m trying to get more accustomed to going home late, so I think I’ll start the meeting
late tomorrow.
B. Why don’t we start the meeting late tomorrow, even though I know none of us is used
to leaving late.
C. As it’s rather normal for me to go home late, conducting a meeting late tomorrow
would be no problem for me.
D. It’s rare that I go home late, but it’ll be no problem if tomorrow’s meeting is a bit later
than usual.
29. Companies spend millions of dollars on advertising. They want to increase their sales.
A. Companies spend millions of dollars on advertising so that they want to increase their
sales.
B. Companies spend millions of dollars on advertising, but they want to increase their
sales.
C. Companies spend millions of dollars on advertising with the aim of increasing their
sales.
D. In order that they want to increase their sales, companies spend millions of dollars on
advertising.
30. She buys a lot of new dresses every month. She always dresses shabbily.( tồi tàn)
A. However a lot of new dresses she buys every month, she always dresses shabbily.
B. Many as new dresses she buys every month, she always dresses shabbily.
C. She always dresses shabbily although she buys a lot of new dresses every month.
D. However many new dresses she buys every month, she always dresses shabbily.
from 31 to 35.
Tornadoes and Cyclones
Tornadoes are known to have higher winds than tropical cyclones, (31) _________
tornadoes are much smaller. As a (32) _________, a tropical cyclone can be hundreds of
kilometres wide, with destruction occurring in different degrees depending on which part
of the cyclone hits the land. In contrast, tornadoes are usually less than a few hundred
metres wide. These storms are (33) _________ destructive in the smaller areas in which
they hit, but they are also short-live.
Tropical cyclones develop in areas where the seawater is warm and there is
instability in the atmosphere. (34) _________ as tropical depressions, they begin to
gather strength. As they are developing, they begin to rotate, with the differences in
humidity and air temperature (35)_________ them until sufficient wind speeds are
reached to be classified as a tropical cyclone.
31. A. so B. however C. therefore D. but
32. A. estimation B. evaluation C. consideration D. comparison
33. A. incredibly B. slightly C. relatively D. jokingly
34. A. Starting B. Starting out C. Commencing D. Beginning with
35. A. increasing B. heightening C. strengthening D. promoting
Inside a 4D Film
A lot of people think that 3D films are pretty cool. When you watch a 3D film, it
sometimes feels like you can reach out and touch the things that you see. In the future,
however, 3D might be replaced by something even more advanced: 4D.
What you see in a 4D film is the same as what you see in a 3D film. The screen is
the same, and the glasses are the same. 4D films are different because they don’t use 3D
technology. People in the audience also feel physical things during the films.
Let’s look at a few examples. Let’s say that you are watching a film about
earthquakes. If you are watching a 4D film, maybe your seat will suddenly start to shake.
It will feel like you are in the middle of an earthquake, but you are not. The 4D effects
make your seat shake. Or perhaps during the film, one of the characters gives flowers to
another character. The people in the cinema might suddenly smell flowers.
The point of 4D films is to make people feel like they are in the film. When we
watch films these days, we only use two senses: our sense of sight and our sense of
hearing. If we use our other senses, the film might feel more real to us.
4D films already exist. The film Avatar was released everywhere in 3D, but in
Korea and Hong Kong, it was also released in 4D. People who watched Avatar in 4D feel
wind and rain. They also smelled smoke from the weapons in the film, and sometimes
their seats moved.
Will 4D replace 3D films? It is possible, but we can’t be sure yet. One problem
with 4D films is that it is very expensive to show them in theaters. Before a theater shows
a 4D film, it has to buy a lot of special equipment. However, 4D films are catching on.
Other films shown in 4D include Shrek 4-D, and Iron Man 3.
36. What is one problem with 4D films?
A. They are expensive. B. They are a little dangerous.
C. They don’t feel real. D. Actors don’t like them.
37. What does the second sentence of the sixth paragraph mean?
A. We know that it is not possible.
B. We know that it definitely will happen.
C. It might happen, but we don’t know yet.
D. We can’t be sure because there are no 4D films yet.
38. Which of the following is NOT true about 4D films?
A. They use the same glasses and screens as 3D films.
B. Some have been shown in Hong Kong and Korea.
C. When you watch them, your seat might shake.
D. Cinemas that show them don’t need special equipment.
A. 4D films B. Glasses C. Screens D. 3D technology
40. What would only happen during a 4D film?
A. The sound would be very loud.
B. You would feel like you could reach out and touch the things that you see.
C. Water would fall on your head.
D. You would wear special glasses.
41. The phrase “catching on” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to________.
A. arriving already B. becoming popular
C. being shown D. getting an advantage
42. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Some films may have both 3D and 4D versions.
B. Special equipment in a theater for 4D films are completely different from those for 3D
films.
C. Some normal films also make people use more than two senses.
D. 4D films use the same technology as 3D films.
Using Social Media to Boost Business
In the past few years, social media has swept across the globe. Nowadays, people
of all ages and nationalities are opening Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn accounts to
connect with friends, celebrities, and those who want to share similar interests as them.
Social media isn’t just for individuals though. Small businesses and corporations are also
using it to develop closer relationships with their fans and attract new customers.
There are many ways that organizations can benefit from social media. For
starters, it can be an effective way to conduct market research. In the past, companies
often spent millions on studies to determine what their customers wanted. However, they
often had difficulties locating people who were interested in their products or services.
Nowadays, social media has simplified this process as many customers will follow or like
the companies they purchase products from. Furthermore, online advertising campaigns
through social media allow companies to specifically target people who like similar
products as the ones they are selling.
Social media also gives companies greater control over their brand image. It
allows fans and customers to leave comments about companies, their products, or their
services. In turn, these companies can evaluate this feedback and respond in a way that
shows they truly care. One company which does this extremely well is Zappos, an online
shoe retailer. If customers seem dissatisfied with anything, Zappos is quick to offer
refunds, exchange items, or even send out free presents to keep customers happy. As a
result, you will find thousands of positive reviews about Zappos’ excellent customer
service on several social media sites.
However, companies shouldn’t jump into social media without a carefully planned
strategy, as this can cause more harm than good. A common mistake is putting new hires
or outside consultants in charge of social media accounts. The person controlling these
accounts becomes the face of the company, so it is a must that they are knowledgeable
about the company’s core values. Another mistake is using conservative, corporate
language in posts and updates. On social media, people are looking for personalities they
can connect with, so companies shouldn’t shy away from using humour or being
colourful. Finally, social media accounts should always provide value and other share-
worthy content to fans, for that is the primary reason they become followers. By keeping
these tips in mind, organizations can join the social movement and take their businesses
to the next level.
43. What is the second paragraph mainly about?
A. Getting feedback using social media
B. Selling products using social media
C. Explaining traditional advertising
D. Explaining why customers buy things
44. One of the characteristics that social media can attract customers is that________.
A. the access to the company and its products is very fun, colourful and friendly
B. customers can get advice from celebrities whether they work for the company or not
C. customers can know the companies which produce the goods they like and their rivals
D. customers can leave comments that affect the process of employing the staff
A. Present companies B. Future companies
C. Foreign companies D. Older companies
46. What kind of person should be in charge of a company’s social media?
A. Only an outside consultant
B. The company’s best customers
C. Employees who understand the company
D. Any workers who can use a computer
47. What could best replace the phrase “In turn” in paragraph 3?
A. As a result B. Unfortunately C. However D. First
48. All of the following are true about social media EXCEPT that________.
A. nowadays it is for both individuals and companies
B. it offers the most convenient way for customers to get refunds for faulty products
C. companies can get feedback from customers very quickly
D. it can help companies provide necessary information about products that customers
are interested in
49. How does the author feel about social media?
A. Only individuals can benefit from them.
B. Before using it, companies should make a plan.
C. Companies can figure it out as they go along.
D. Only large companies will really benefit from it.
50. All of the following are benefits of using social media to boost business EXCEPT
to________.
A. develop closer relationship with their fans and attract new customers
B. companies can target people who like similar products
C. reduce the cost of their products because of the big sale
D. allow people to leave comments so that they can get feedback
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1. A. fabric B. laptop C. patent D. imitate
2. A. patent B. patient C. inspiration D. nation
questions.
3. A. determined B. examine C. reliant D. medicine
4. A. international B. interpersonal C. intelligently D. intellectually
5. The prices of homes are as high in urban areas that most young people cannot afford to
A B C
D
buy them.
6. The scholarship that Wilson received to study history at Cambridge presented a unique
A B C D
oppoturtunity.
7. Students are not allowed to handle these chemicals if they are under the supervision of
A B C D
a teacher.
8. He ________ off alone a month ago, and ________ of since then.
A. set - hasn’t been heard B. has set - hasn’t heard
C. had set - hasn’t heard D. set - hadn’t been heard
9. Information on events occurring in the theater ________ the year is available through
our website.
A. into B. throughout C. on D. as
10. It gets ________ to understand what the professor has explained.
A. the more difficult B. difficult more and more
C. more difficult than D . more and more difficult
11. A good essay must ________ contain enough interesting ideas and specific examples
but also have good organization.
A. in addition B. either C. not only D. as well
12. You must always have a good breakfast every morning ________ late you are.
A. even if B. whatever C. no matter D. however
13. ________ she could not say anything.
A. Therefore upset was she that B. However upset was she that
C. So upset was she that D. So upset was that
14. The song has ________ been selected for the 22nd Sea Games in Vietnam.
A. officially B. office C. official D. officer
15. I called Jenny yesterday with a view ________ asking her about the project.
A. of B. to C. in D. for
16. The job requires certain________. You have to be good at operating computers and
dealing with people.
A. qualifications B. knowledge C. techniques D. skills
17. One condition of this job is that you must be ________ to work at weekends.
A. acceptable B. available C. accessible D. capable
18. Quite soon, the world is going to ________ energy resources.
A. get into B. run out of C. keep up with D. come up against
19. She never says anything good about me. She is forever running me________.
A. over B. down C. out D. off
20. Mike and Lane are neighbors. They are talking about Lane’s party.
Mike: “Thank you for a lovely evening”
Lane:”_____________________“
A.It depends on you. B.Thank you very much indeed
C. Yeah. I’M really looking forward to it. D.You are welcome.
21. “How about a small present for little Jimmy after his performance?” “ ________
A. Thank you for being so respectful.
B. It’s a great idea. He would like it.
C. Thanks for your promise. I’m sure he’ll be proud.
D. Not at all.
22. Deer-like figures made from willow shoots are the oldest evidence of human
habitation in the Grand Canyon.
A. proof B. clue C. dispute D. exhibit
23. Did she get the better of you in the argument?
A. try to be better than B. try to beat
C. gain a disadvantage over D. gain an advantage over
24. There has been no huge improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned.
A. clear B. obvious C. insignificant D. thin
25. Many California mining towns prospered until the gold ran out and prospectors
moved on to new areas, leaving boom towns to become ghost towns.
A. declined B. assembled C. employed D. thrived
26. As soon as he arrived at the airport, he called home.
A. Calling home, he said that he had arrived at the airport.
B. No sooner had he arrived at the airport than he called home.
C. He arrived at the airport sooner than he had expected.
D. He arrived at the airport and called me to take him home.
27. Anne had the TV on when her parents entered the room.
A. Anne’s parents told her to turn on the TV.
B. Anne noticed her parents watching TV.
C. Anne’s parents found her watching TV.
D. The TV was on a table in Anne’s room.
28. Jane refused to attend his birthday party, which made him feel sad.
A. Jane’s refusal to attend his birthday party made him feel sad.
B. He felt sad not to be able to attend Jane’s birthday party.
C. Jane made him sad despite her refusal to attend his birthday party.
D. Jane refused to attend his birthday party because it made him feel sad.
29. The student next to me kept chewing gum. That bothered me a lot.
A. The student next to me kept chewing gum, that bothered me a lot.
B. The student next to me kept chewing gum, which bothered me a lot.
C. The student next to me kept chewing gum bothering me a lot.
D. The student next to me kept chewing gum bothered me a lot.
30. It was an interesting novel. I stayed up all night to finish it.
A. The novel was so interesting that I stayed up all night to finish it.
B. Though it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to finish it.
C. I stayed up all night to finish the novel so it was interesting.
D. Unless it were an interesting novel, I would not stay up all night to finish it.
from 31 to 35.
Motion Pictures: Forever Changed by the Computer
We are truly at a(n) (31) _________ between imagination and reality, especially
when it comes to film. No longer are we able to tell what is real and what isn’t. In the
past, it was easy to tell if a scene in a film was created artificially, as the special effects
were never very good. To a person who grew up with the special effects that Hollywood
can create today, the effects in films from 50 years ago are laughable. The scenes from
these films come (32) _________ as so obviously fake that they are almost painful to
watch.
Today, however, a line has been crossed. Computer-generated animation has made it
nearly impossible to (33) _________ between what was actually filmed and what was
created by lines of computer code by a programmer. Not only is scenery created by
computers, but also many actors known as extras. In the past, a film director would have
to hire dozens and possibly hundreds of extras in order to show a crowd scene. This is no
longer the (34) _________, and the one film that proved thus was achievable was Titanic,
directed by James Cameron.
However, years later, computer animation was taken to yet another (35) _________ by
the same director with the movie Avatar.
31. A. place B. crossroads C. junction D. intersection
32. A. across B. up C. on D. along
33. A. differ B. notice C. separate D. distinguish
34. A. occasion B. argument C. case D. problem
35. A. level B. ability C. floor D. ladder
Tourism and Heritage Protection
Travelling is a great thing to do. It helps us learn about different people and
different places. Some people travel because they want to see nature. Others travel
because they want to make friends and try great food. Of course, a lot of tourists are
interested in traditional culture.
Tourism can be very good for traditional cultures. This is because when people travel to
another country, they often want to learn more about that country’s traditions, such as
music, food, and history. Therefore, the local people in that country will keep their
traditional culture alive. They will wear traditional clothing, and sell traditional food.
They will also have shows for tourists. These shows can be dances, concerts, plays, or
something else.
Tourism also helps people respect each other. If you understand another culture well, you
will probably respect that culture much more. You will probably want to protect that
culture aswell.
However, tourism is not always good for traditional culture. Many people say that
tourism creates “fake traditional culture”. This means that the local people wear
traditional costumes, and do traditional dances only for tourists, but that is not their real
lifestyle. Their real lifestyles are similar to the tourists’ lifestyle. They are just pretending
because they want to make money.
Another problem is that tourists can interfere with the local people’s lives. For example,
pray, tourists take photographs and make noise. This often bothers the local people.
Sometimes tourists also damage local sites. If 500 people enter an ancient temple every
day, they may damage that temple.
No matter what, more and more tourists want to learn about traditional cultures. Most
local people want more tourism, because tourists bring money and help local businesses.
Tourists have to respect local culture and places. Local governments have to make laws
that protect places and lifestyles. If everyone is responsible, then tourism will be great for
traditional cultures.
36. What is the main point of the passage?
A. Tourism is always good for traditional culture.
B. Tourism is always bad for traditional culture.
C. Tourism can be good and bad for traditional culture.
D. Tourists don’t care about traditional culture.
37. Why do local people want tourism?
A. Tourists bring money.
B. Tourists help teach local people.
C. Tourists tell local people about business.
D. Tourists destroy traditional culture.
38. What is one problem that tourists create?
A. They hurt local people. B. They steal money from local people.
C. They hurt local businesses. D. They interfere with local lifestyles.
A. tourists B. local people C. tourist guides D. dancers
40. What does the second sentence of the third paragraph mean?
A. If you don’t respect other people, then they won’t respect you.
B. If you understand another culture, then you will respect it more.
C. If you respect yourself, then other people will respect you, too.
D. Nobody respects traditional culture anymore.
41. The word “fake” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to________.
A. real B. not real C. very good D. very bad
42. All of the following can be inferred from the passage EXCEPT that________.
A. tourism can create jobs for local people
B. tourism can be used as a means to promote cultural exchanges
C. in some places local people perform some dances that do not belong to their everyday
activities
D. too many tourists at a historical site can make it collapse at once
Cyborgs: How Man Becomes Machine
It’s only natural that people want to use the latest innovations to better themselves. Smart
devices can truly do incredible things and help to simplify our day. They can also
enhance our perceptions, arm us with knowledge, and open up a world of new
possibilities. A few people have even decided to make the leap and transform themselves
to become cyborgs.
Cyborg is a term used to describe a being that is half human and half machine. This may
sound like something out of science-fiction novels, but some people have already adapted
this lifestyle. One is artist Neil Harbisson. He was born completely colour-blind, and
could only see black and white images. It seemed that he would never experience colour.
After attending a cybernetics talk in college, he met an inventor who agreed to make a
special device for him. They designed an eyeborg, a mechanical eye that converted
colours into sound frequencies. This enabled Harbisson to hear colour and perceive the
world in a different way. He started going to museums to ‘"hear” classic paintings. In
fact, a simple walk down a grocery store filled with colourful products produces some
catchy tunes. Harbisson loves his eyeborg so much that he rarely takes it off. He now
gives talks urging others to consider adding their own mechanical improvements.
In 1998, British scientist Kevin Warwick conducted his own experiment. He implanted a
chip inside of his arm, which he used to control lights and other appliances at home. He
later expanded the project by placing electrodes inside his nervous system and linking it
to the Internet. This allowed him to control external objects including robotic arms,
amplifiers, and loudspeakers. His work remains influential as this example of extended
sensory input was the first of its kind.
If you’re interested in becoming a cyborg and you’re willing, a good place to start might
be with a pair of Google Glass. Users wear it like ordinary eyeglasses, yet Google Glass
is equipped with state-of-the-art electronics. Using voice commands you can have it take
a picture of what you see, see directions right in front of you, or translate your voice into
other languages. Hopefully, this experience will help you decide whether becoming a
cyborg is right for you, or if you’re content to remain a human like the rest of us.
43. What does the passage say about smart devices?
A. They are very dangerous to use.
B. They are quite expensive and not very useful.
C. They can make our lives easier.
D. Everyone should put them inside of their bodies.
44. What is a cyborg?
A. A computer that’s able to talk
B. A human who refuses to use technology
C. A person who uses technology to extend their senses
D. A machine that behaves exactly like a human being
45. What did Harbisson’s eyeborg do?
A. It allowed him to see colours very clearly.
B. It gave him a way to hear colour as sound.
C. It improved his vision so he could see for miles.
D. It made his sense of touch a little bit better.
46. Why was Kevin Warwick’s work important?
A. It helped researchers to build the first ever cyborg.
B. It was the first time that anyone was able to use a robotic arm.
C. It was the first time that someone controlled an outside object with their mind.
D. It was the first time that anyone could attach a machine to their body.
47. Why does the author suggest that people should use Google Glass?
A. It is the best permanent decision that they can make.
B. It is extremely cheap compared to other cyborg devices.
C. It has every single cyborg feature that a device could offer.
D. It gives them a chance to test out basic cyborg technology.
48. The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to________.
A. the nervous system B. a chip inside an arm
C. extended sensory input D. the electric system
49. The word “state-of-the-art” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. best available B. cheaply priced
C. old but reliable D. out of fashion
50. It can be inferred from passage that________.
A. the eyeborg helps Harbisson experience colour comfortably as other people
B. Google Glass offers you a good place to try out various robotic kinds of devices
C. Harbisson’s eyeborg makes the disabled hope there will be suitable devices for them
soon
D. cyborg is the next stage of the developments in modem times
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1. A. talked B.painted C. asked D. liked
2. A. admission B. profession C. passion D. passive
questions.
3. A. museum B. position C. recommend D. commitment
4. A. admiration B. enthusiast C. discriminate D. minority
5. What I need from you is going to school on time, learning properly, and get good
marks.
A B C D
6. Last Sunday is so beautiful a day that we took a drive in the country.
A B C D
7. The function of pain is to warn the individual of danger so he can take action to avoid
A B C
more serious damage.
D
8. Mocha Monkey’s Coffee ________ very quickly because of its cheap prices and
unique
drinks.
A. expands B. are expanding C. is expanding D. to expand
9. Did you read ________ news about the Sukhoi Superjet crash in Indonesia?
A. a B. the C. some D. 0
10. People are becoming ________ aware of healthy eating, exercise, and relaxation, and
want to incorporate them into their daily lives.
A. hardly ever B. rather than C. more and more D. much as
11. ________they are delicious, hambugers and French fries are too high in fat.
A. However B. Although C. Because D. Despite
12. ________ the ringing phone when it went dead.
A. Hardly I reached B. I had no sooner reached
C. Just as I reached D. Scarcely had I reached
13. The noise of the airplanes ________ from the airport over my house was unbearable
at
times.
A. which taking off B. taking off
C. which was taking off D. to take off
14. The authority is ________ construction proposals for a railroad between the
downtown and the Sampson International Airport.
A. consider B. considering C. considerate D. consideration
15. Our Import-Export Company Limited will have to ________ sales during the coming
year.
A. expand B. enlarge C. extend D. increase
16. No one knows much about her private life because she is quite________.
A. shy B. sensitive C. sociable D. reserved
17. My cousin obviously didn’t ________ much of an impression on you if you can’t
remember meeting her.
A. create B. make C. do D. build
18. His girlfriend left him last month and he still hasn’t got ________ it.
A. over B. by C. off D. past
19. What chemical is this? It’s ________ a horrible smell.
A. giving over B. giving off C. giving down D. giving up
20. Rachel and Mark are at home.
Rachel: “ Can I get you something to drink?”
Mark: “________”.”I’m not thirsty.”
A. No, thank you.
B. Yes please.
C. You’re welcome.
D. Thank you.
21. Molly is talking to her sister about online shopping.
Molly: “Shopping online is super convenient and trouble-free.”
Molly’s sister:“________”. Sometimes a lot of serious problem arise.”
A. That’s it B. I take your view
C. Absolutely D. That’s not entirely true.
22. I take my hat off to all those people who worked hard to get the contract.
A. respect B. discourage C. detest D. dislike
23. Originally developed in 1935 by Charles F. Richter of the California Institute of
Technology, the Richter scale was expanded for worldwide use.
A. prolonged B. enlarged C. exchanged D. spread
24. Ludwig van Beethoven was one of the great composers in the history of music.
A. influential B. outstanding C. reliable D. unknown
25. His policies were beneficial to the economy on a whole.
A. innocent B. harmless C. crude D. detrimental
26. Whenever she went to the downtown, she bought a new dress.
A. She never went to the downtown to buy a new dress.
B. She never went to the downtown without buying a new dress.
C. She never bought a new dress without going to the downtown.
D. She never bought a new dress when she went to the downtown.
27. He failed the test many times, but he didn’t stop trying.
A. Failing the test never discourages him.
B. He didn’t stop trying although he failed the test many times.
C. He didn’t stop trying despite his first failure.
D. He never stops trying but fails to pass the test many times.
28. Without water, people and other living things would die.
A. People and other living things would die without no water.
B. People and other living things would not exist if there is no water.
C. Unless there weren’t any water, people and other living things would die.
D. If there weren’t any water, people and other living things would die.
29. The coffee was not strong. It didn’t keep us awake.
A. The coffee was so strong that it didn’t keep us awake.
B. We were kept awake because the coffee was strong.
C. The coffee was very strong, but it couldn’t keep us awake.
D. The coffee was not strong enough to keep us awake.
30. The blouse is a little too loose. You’d better ask your tailor to take it in.
A. Your tailor is asked to take your blouse in a little.
B. You’d better have the blouse taken in as it is a little too loose.
C. The blouse is a little too loose as you didn’t ask your tailor to take it in.
D. The blouse is little tight as you asked your tailor to take it in.
from 31 to 35.
Social Networks: Too Little Privacy
The (31) _________ for many young people today is to communicate with others over
the Internet and have a life online. The way they do this is through social networking web
sites such as Facebook and Twitter. However, the people who (32) _________ their lives
online are also putting themselves at risk, and they may not even understand how they are
doing so.
The key to limiting risk is to keep certain pieces of information private. If you do any
banking online, for example, it is important to note that dates of birth are often used as
a(n) (33)_________ feature by banks. They will need to know your identification number
and possibly your address as well, but to (34) _________ your identity, they might ask
you for your date of birth. If a criminal were to gain access to your account number at a
bank, and then obtain your address from public records, the one thing that he would not
have would be your birth date.
These days, however, a lot of people list their dates of birth openly on Facebook
(35)_________ their friends can wish them well on their birthdays. Unfortunately, doing
so could end up being a recipe for disaster.
31. A. development B. trend C. change D. behavior
32. A. make B. produce C. create D. invest
33. A. recognizing B. recognition C. identification D. identifying
34. A. verify B. prove C. determine D. clarify
35. A. so B. so that C. because D. thus
The Most Convenient Way to Shop
Do you do a lot of online shopping? For millions of people, it is a wonderful way to
purchase the things they want without having to leave their homes.
Online shopping is not very old. The first online shopping company was created in 1991.
However, the idea of shopping from home has existed for a very long time. Many years
ago, people shopped with mail-order catalogues. A catalogue is a very thin magazine that
is full of advertisements, and then they mailed their order back to the company. A few
weeks later, their product arrived. Because people ordered their products through the
mail, they were called “mail-order” catalogues. After that, shopping television shows
became popular. These TV shows introduced products to people watching at home.
People who wanted to buy something called the company and placed the order. This is
called home shopping.
Now we have online shopping. Online shoppers go online and look at web sites. When
they find something they want, they place an order with the web site. They usually pay
with a credit card or with virtual currency.
Online shopping is changing shopping. Millions of people buy things online every day.
The biggest effect of online shopping is on stores. As more people buy things online,
more stores are shutting down. After all, why should you go to a store if you can buy
things from home?
The main advantage of online shopping is convenience. You can buy almost anything
from anywhere in the world, and a week later the product will be in your house. Also,
other customers write reviews of products. You can read these reviews and decide
whether or not you want to buy the product. The big disadvantages are the loss of jobs
from store closing, and the fact that you can’t examine an item closely before you buy it.
After online shopping, what do you think will come next?
36. Which of the following came first?
A. Home shopping B. Online shopping
C. Mail-order catalogues D. The passage does not say.
37. What can be inferred from the passage about home shopping?
A. It may be not popular now. B. It is based on using computers.
C. Customers use no cash. D. It was created in 1991.
38. What is one effect of online shopping?
A. People aren’t using computers anymore.
B. More stores are opening.
C. People are buying fewer things.
D. There are fewer shops.
A. the customers B. the products
C. the advertisements D. the companies
40. The phrase “shutting down” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
A. taking a rest B. opening
C. moving to a new place D. stopping business
41. What is the main advantage about online shopping?
A. It is safer.
B. It is more convenient.
C. It is always much cheaper.
D. You can look at the product before you buy them.
42. What can you see in “reviews” mentioned in paragraph 5?
A. Opinions from customers about the products
B. Advertisements about the products
C. Complaints to the companies about the products
D. New products on the markets and their prices
A World without Wires
We are lucky to live in a world that is full of incredible technology. Our living rooms are
packed with computers, LCD TVs, video game systems, and Blue-ray players that help us
enjoy the latest entertainment. Although these items bring us joy and convenience, they
also create a lot of clutter. Each device needs its own plug and adaptor to keep its
batteries recharged, and over time these wires get tangled. Thankfully, something has
come along to help get rid our homes of this mess while still supplying these devices with
the power they need. It’s called wireless charging and this trend is just starting.
Wireless charging, also known as inductive charging, has a lot of potential for
smartphones and other electronic devices. Coils are used to create a magnetic field.
Electronic devices can then absorb the electricity once they are placed on a special
charging pad. There are several advantages that wireless charging offers over traditional
methods. For starters, cords have a tendency to wear out with use. Wireless charging
eliminates this hassle so users never have to worry about buying replacement cords.
Wireless charging is also far more convenient for medical implants, as patients won’t
need to recharge their devices through the skin using cords. In turn, this cuts down on the
risks of infection. Wireless charging can also bring safety benefits, as wired charging
devices that come in contact with water can increase the chances of getting an electric
shock. Wireless charging eliminates that danger completely.
Still, there are a few drawbacks to wireless charging. The first is speed. It takes a bit
longer to charge devices wirelessly than it does if the device is plugged in. The process
also requires more heat, so devices tend to get a bit hotter, which could create other safety
issues. Also, since devices must be left on a special pad while charging, it is harder to
operate them while they are powering up. This limitation may be eliminated in the future,
as researchers are developing transmitters that can charge several different devices in a
room without the need to connect to a charging pad. Although wireless-charging
technology may be far from perfect, it seems like a step in the right direction as we move
towards a less- tangled future.
43. What does the passage say is a problem with many modem appliances?
A. Most people can’t afford to pay for them.
B. They can cause a lot of clutter around the house.
C. They can go out of style too quickly.
D. They are not very entertaining.
44. Why is wireless charging beneficial for medical patients?
A. It often brings down the cost for their medical bills.
B. Wireless charging has shown to cure people of serious diseases.
C. It makes maintenance of their devices much easier.
D. It’s being used as a replacement for many pills.
45. What danger does wireless charging get rid of completely?
A. People don’t have to replace their older devices.
B. People who get shocked while using wet products.
C. People will never need to charge their products anymore.
D. People can now buy fewer devices for their homes.
46. How does the author seem to feel about wireless charging?
A. He feels that the device has been perfected and cannot be improved soon.
B. He doesn’t seem to have an opinion on the matter one way or another.
C. He feels that this is a short-lived fad that will soon go out of style.
D. He seems fairly certain that it will catch on in the future.
47. Who would probably enjoy wireless charging the most?
A. Someone who is often on the go with a cellphone
B. Someone who repairs the wiring system in households
C. Someone who lives in a small bedroom with many electronic devices
D. Someone who makes so many business phone calls and is very busy.
48. All of the following are the advantages of wireless charging EXCEPT________.
A. avoiding the mess of the wires and adaptors
B. offering absolute safety in all cases
C. not worrying about buying replacement cords
D. giving convenience to patients with medical implants
49. The word “tangled” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to________.
A. powerful B. inconvenient C. messy D. tidy
50. All of the following are the improvements which should be made on wireless
charging
devices EXCEPT________.
A. reducing the time of charging
B. reducing the heat released from the process
C. getting rid of the charging pad
D. connecting a charging pad to several different devices
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1. A. volunteer B. cheerful C. needy D. career
2. A. walked B. naked C.stopped D. laughed
questions.
3. A. eligible B. kindergarten C. magnificent D. secondary
4. A. coordinator B. opportunity C. international D. similarity
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs
correction in each of the following questions.
5. Hardly he had entered the office when he realized that he had forgotten the documents.
A B C D
6. Not until much later did she realize that her long-known partner had been lying her.
A B C D
7. It is time the goverment helped the employed to find some jobs.
A B C D
8. By the time his daughter graduates from college, Mr. Brown________.
A. retired B. will have retired
C. will be retiring D. has retired
9. Mai bought ________which she dreamed of.
A. a new interesting English book
B. an English new interesting book
C. an interesting English new book
D. an interesting new English book
10. Staying in a hotel costs ________ renting a room in a dormitory for a week.
A. as much as twice B. twice as much as
C. twice more than D. twice as
11. ________ on several different television programmes, the witness gave conflicting
accounts of what had happened.
A. Appearing B. Appears C. He appeared D. Who appeared
12. ________ attention we pay to commercials, we cannot avoid being influenced by the
constant repetition of a brand name or image.
A. However little B. In spite of the C. No matter what D. Only a little
13. Peter asked me ________.
A. what time does the film start B. what time the film starts
C. what time the film started D. what time did the film start
14. Two public forums will be held to discuss options for ________ the Long Bien
Bridge.
A. repair B. repaired C. repairing D. repairable
15. If it hadn’t been for Tom who ________ our attention to the mistake, the faulty
project
would have received our acceptance.
A. caught B. drew C. paid D. called
16. Betty is happy and________. She always looks on the bright side of life.
A. confident B. honest C. flexible D. optimistic
17. My grandmother takes ________ for keeping house.
A. ability B. possibility C. probability D. responsibility
18. As its sales have increased, that computer company is going to ________ more staff.
A. take in B. take on C. take over D. take up
19. After graduating from university, you still have to ________ studying.
A. get on B. go on C. go over D. get up
20. “What do you think about his new car?” “________”
A. You can say that again. B. Yes, it’s really beautiful.
C. I think it's a little expensive. D. Yes, I’m with you.
21. “Congratulations on your great achievement!” “________”
A. I am not so sure but any time. B. That doesn’t make sense to me.
C. It’s absolutely nonsense. D. Thank you very much.
22. We spent the entire day looking for a new apartment.
A. all long day B. the long day C. day after day D. all day long
23. Drunk driving can lead to some tragic results.
A. miserable B. peaceful C.delighted D. lasting
24. We couldn’t roller-skate or skateboard on the road because it was too rough.
A. far B. bumpy C. cold D. smooth
25. Unless you water your indoor plants regularly and give them the necessary vitamins,
you can’t expect them to look healthy.
A. front-door B. outdoor C. side-door D. door
26. Mary suggested that John should put a better lock on the door.
A. Mary suggested John of putting a better lock on the door.
B. Mary suggested John to put a better lock on the door.
C. Mary told John to put a better lock on the door.
D. “Why don't you put a better lock on the door, John?” Mary said.
27. A majority of the students in this college are from overseas.
A. International students in this college are from other countries.
B. No one in this college is from overseas.
C. Few students in this college are international ones.
D. Most of the students in this college are international ones.
28. The film was so boring that I fell asleep.
A. The film was interesting enough, but I fell asleep.
B. I fell asleep because the film was boring.
C. I did not fall asleep even though the film was boring.
D. The film was too long for me to watch.
29. John Smith is a farmer. I bought his land.
A. John Smith, who is a fanner, whose land I bought.
B. John Smith, whose land I bought, is a farmer.
C. John Smith, who is a farmer, bought his land.
D. John Smith, whom I bought his land, is a farmer.
30. It was an interesting novel. I stayed up all night to finish it.
A. I stayed up all night to finish the novel so it was interesting.
B. So interesting was the novel that I stayed up all night to finish it.
C. Unless it were an interesting novel, I would not stay up all night to finish it.
D. Though it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to finish it.
from 31 to 35.
Mobile phones: a benefit or social nuisance?
Few people under 30 will be able to imagine a time before the existence of mobile
phones. Neither will they be (31) _________ of the harmful effect that many people
predicted text language would have on young people’s language skills.
Interestingly, linguists nowadays believe that expressing oneself clearly in texts is
evidence of a good background in grammar and sentence structure. Mobile phones are
credited with encouraging people to communicate more. They can also provide
reassurance to people (32) _________ are alone in danger situations. Some people use
mobile phones as a kind of barrier to unwelcome social contact; texting can signal your
unavailability to (33) _________ people in the same way that wearing sunglasses and
headphones does.
Some issues with mobile phones are still controversial. Talking loudly on the phone
while on public transport is thought to be rude and (34) _________by many people in the
UK. (35) _________, a significant minority of people still do it, despite the sighing and
other obvious signs of disapproval from their fellow passengers.
31. A. anxious B. alert C. aware D. forgetful
32. A. which B.when C.where D. who
33. A. other B.another C. every D.one
34. A. inconsiderate B. insignificant C. inflexible D. inattentive
35. A. Therefore B. However C. Morever D. Otherwise
Online Video: The New King of Media
In the early days of the Internet, e-mail was all the rage. People marveled at how
quickly and easily they could communicate with friends no matter where they were
located in the world. As online technology advanced, websites, podcasts, and blogs
became powerful sources of information that allowed everyone to stay updated on any
subject imaginable. Although all of these information sources remain popular, there is a
new king of media in town and it is online video.
There are many reasons why online video has exploded over the past few years. The
first is increasing data speeds. It wasn’t until recently that people everywhere had fast
enough online connections to enjoy high-definition videos on demand. However, once
faster Internet speeds were provided, people quickly fell in love with online videos. A
second reason why online videos have become so popular is convenience. Watching
videos requires less effort and energy than reading through paragraphs of text after a day
of hard work. Videos also seem to provide more satisfaction, as people prefer to connect
with people they can hear and see, as opposed to the words of some anonymous or
mysterious author whom they know little about.
Advancing digital technology has also helped, as it has made sharing videos easier and
more convenient than ever. High-powered smartphones and more affordable video
cameras allow anyone to easily record an event or give a few comments about a
scorching topic that is on their mind. Meanwhile, sites like YouTube, Vimeo, and
Ustream allow users to quickly upload their videos and share them with friends, family,
and the general public if they wish. It is also helping artists promote their work. Korean
single Psy’s single “Gangnam Style” became the first video to ever get one billion views,
and it probably won’t be long until someone breaks that record.
Last but not least, there is the issue of advertising. Companies have made it easy for
people to get rewarded for creating popular videos. Some people with large enough fans
bases can even earn a very wealthy living by uploading a few videos every week.
The future also looks bright for companies who post online video ads. In fact, new
software allows them to monitor viewers’ emotional responses to their content through
the users’ webcams. They will be able to see whether users laugh, cry, or feel bored
during videos, so they can adjust their ads. This should prove extremely helpful, as there
will be millions of videos competing for viewers’ attention.
36. What does the passage seem to suggest about online videos?
A. They will continue to get more views.
B. They have reached the height of their popularity.
C. They will never be as popular as traditional websites.
D. They are starting to decline because people are tired of them.
37. The phrase “all the rage” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to________.
A. angry B. fashionable C. violent D. attracted
38. According to the passage, what is the reason why some people prefer watching videos
after work?
A. It helps them to review the events of the day.
B. It lets them relax and conserve their strength.
C. They are sick of using their smartphones.
D. They are tired of using e-mail at their office.
39. All of the following are reasons why people enjoy online video EXCEPT that
A. they can enjoy high-definition videos that they like
B. online videos help people get rid of their smartphones
C. they feel relaxed to watch online videos after a day of hard work
D. they can upload their own video by using some apps
A. scientists B. authors C. users D. suppliers
41. What did the Korean singer Psy do?
A. He became the first popular Korean singer in the US.
B. He broke a record for people watching his video.
C. He got over one billion comments for “Gangnam Style”.
D. He created the first ever online music video.
42. How will the software mentioned in the passage help companies in the future?
A. It will enable them to better understand what customers enjoy.
B. It will automatically convince people to like their videos.
C. It will send more traffic to the advertisements they make.
D. It will cause viewers to react exactly how companies tell them to.
The Great Energy Debate
Modern civilization is heavily dependent on energy. Without reliable power sources, we

couldn't operate machines, use transportation, communicate via the Internet, or do many
other things. Although everyone recognizes the importance of energy, deciding what kind
of energy the world should use in the future is not a simple task. The two leading
candidates for this role are green energy and nuclear energy.
Currently, most of the energy we use is derived from fossil fuels. Although this energy
source has got us this far, there are several problems with it. For starters, it is a finite
resource which is quickly running out. Some analysts have even estimated that the Earth
could run out of coal and oil within the next 50 years. Burning fossil fuels also creates
large amount of pollution, which is harmful to the environment. Although fossil fuels still
provide the majority of our power, governments are seeking better energy sources to use
going forward.
Green energy is one option that is becoming increasingly attractive. It includes
technologies such as solar, wind, and hydro power. These are seen as clean sources of
energy because they cause very little pollution. In addition, they are completely
renewable, so there is no danger that it will run out. The major disadvantage with green
energy sources is that they are not cheap.
The other alternative is nuclear power. Like green energy, it is also a renewable source of
power that will not run out, and it also doesn’t produce air pollution. In addition, nuclear
power is more reliable than green energy, as it doesn’t depend on sunshine, rain, or wind
to operate. The major issues with nuclear power are safety concerns and nuclear waste.
Nuclear power plants create a considerable amount of nuclear waste which is extremely
hazardous to people’s health. If they happen to have a meltdown, this could destroy the
surrounding area for years to come.
The recent nuclear disaster in Fukushima, Japan brought this reality into the spotlight
once again. In response, Germany announced it would close down eight of its nuclear
plants immediately, and close the rest by 2022. Meanwhile, other nations refuse to give
up on nuclear power, stating that these disasters are rare. The debate of whether to use
green or nuclear power will likely continue for some time. In the end, it is quite possible
that both energy sources will be used to fuel our planet.
43. What is the focus of the passage?
A. Why energy is important
B. The energy sources used in the past
C. Comparing future energy solutions
D. Discussing how disasters affect power sources
44. What is the major problem with using fossil fuels?
A. They don’t generate lots of energy.
B. They can often cause earthquakes.
C. They are too costly at the moment.
D. They won’t be available for much longer.
45. What is the main problem with green energy?
A. It creates lots of pollution.
B. It costs more money than other solutions.
C. No one is interested in using it.
D. It won’t work at all in many nations.
46. The word “these” in paragraph 3 refers to________.
A. generation of electricity B. seeking greener energy
C. cheap energy D. alternative energy
47. Which of the following is a benefit of nuclear energy?
A. It is free for everyone.
B. It is extremely safe.
C. It doesn’t create any waste.
D. It works no matter what the weather is like.
48. What does the author think is the most likely energy solution for the future?
A. A mix of different energy sources will be the answer.
B. Fossil fuels will continue to be the best choice.
C. Nuclear energy probably makes the most sense.
D. People will all eventually support green energy.
49. The word “spotlight” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to________.
A. concern B. attention C. danger D. area of light
50. It can be inferred from the passage that________.
A. nations have different viewpoints about the utility of nuclear power
B. nuclear power is more expensive than other sources
C. nuclear energy is renewable because it can be replenished
D. the nuclear disaster in Fukushima made other countries give up on nuclear power
ĐOẠN ĐỌC THÊM.
We first about learn about loving and caring relationships from our families. Family is
defined as a domestic group of people with some degree of kinnship – whether through
blood, marriage, or adoption. Idelly, each child is nurtured, respected, to make and keep
friends; it just means that we share the goal of having strong relationships.
“ Family” includes your siblings and parents, as well as relatives who you may not
interact with every day, such as your cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and
stepparents. These are probaly the people you are closest to and with whom you spend
the most time. Having healthy relationships with your family members is both important
and difficult.
Families in the 21st century come in all shape and sizes: traditional, single parent,
blended (more than one family together in the same house, and gay and lesbian parents-
just to name a few. No matter the “type” of family you have, there are going to be highs
and lows, good times and bad. Many times, however, families become blocked in their
relationships by hurt, anger, mistrust, and confusion. These are natural and normal, and
few families do not have at least a few experiences with them. The worst time for most
famlies, is during a dirvorce. By making a few simple changes in the way we look at the
world and deal with other people, it is possible to create happier, more stable
relationships. Famlies need to be units of mutual caring and support; they can be sources
of lifelong strength for all individuals.
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The importance of sharing housework in a family.
B. The importance of having children in a family.
C. The role of members in family.
D. The healthy relationships among members in family.
2. Ideally, each child is nurtured, respected, and grows up_______?

A. to keep in touch with the people around them
B. to keeep a track of the people around them
C. to be familiar with the people around them
D. to be concerned about the people around them
3. Which of the following is closest in meaning to “siblings” in paragraph 2?
A. brothers & sisters
B. husband & wife
C. children
D. friends
4. What does the word “ these” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. Good and bad times
B. Feelings
C. Relationships
D. High sand lows
5. According to the passage, which example below is probaly NOT TRUE about the
definition of family?
A. Wife &huasband relationship
B. Step-father& daughter relationship
C. Nanny& baby relationship
D. God-mother & god-son relationship.
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1. A. threat B. increase C. release D. easy
2. A. borrowed B. conserved C. approached D. complained
questions.
3. A. interact B. understand C. volunteer D. contribute
4. A. priority B. ability C. community D. voluntary
5. Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo accross the Alantic, disappeared on June
A B C
1937 while attemping to fly around the world.
D
6. The number of students attending the seminar are smaller than registration numbers.
A B C D
7.The closer it gets to December 21, the first day of winter, the short the day become.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions.
8. By the time you get to the theater, the play________.
A. will have finished B. will finish
C. finishes D. will have been finished
9. Tom sat down on ________ chair next to ________ nearest door.
A. a - a B. a - the C. the - a D. the - the
10. John seemed to be ________ of remembering anything I told him.
A. unable B. unwilling C. inefficient D. incapable
11. If you ________ less last night, you ________ so bad today.
A. had drunk - would not have felt
B. drank - would not feel
C. had drunk - would not feel
D. would have drunk - would not feel
12. The sky was grey and cloudy. , we went to the beach.
A. However B. In spite of C. Consequently D. Even though
13. I don’t think I might agree ________ you have said.
A. with that what B. with what C. with that D. that which you
14. Not only ________ late, but also he forgot his textbooks.
A. did he turn up B. he did turn up C.turn up did he D. up did he turn
15. Although they played very well, they didn’t win the match because they lack
________ .
A. team work B. team interest C. team sport D. team spirit
16. She felt terribly ________ before the job interview, but once she was in the
manager’s
office she calmed down.
A. bored B. nervous C. shocked D. surprised
17. I found his remarks offensive in the________.
A. intense B. most C. extreme D. whole
18. It is necessary for a foreign centre to ________ up an English club.
A. turn B. look C. set D. get
19. The new student was very shy at the beginning, but then he ________ well with
everybody.
A. caught up B. got on C. recovered D. make friends
20. “Would you mind posting this letter for me on the way to the shopping mall?”
“ ________”
A. No problem. Give it to me before I go.
B. Yes. I posted it for you.
C. Never mind. You don’t have to do it now.
D. It is very kind of you to say so.
21. Laura: “ What a lovely house you have !” “________”
A. Thank you. Hope you drop in.
B. I think so
C. I feel very excited
D. Of course not, it’s not costly.
22. As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna
of the island.
A. flowers and trees B. plants and animals
C. mountains and forests D. fruits and vegetables
23.He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait until he had more money.
A. genuine B. counterfeit
C. cheap D. unattractive
OPPOSITE inmeaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
24. She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went
abroad to study.
A.made room for B. put in charge of C. lost control of D. got in touch with
25. This kind of dress is becoming outmoded. If I were you, I wouldn’t dress it up at the
party.
A. fashionable B. realistic C.unfashionable D. attractive
26. It's a waste of time to try and explain anything to Tony.
A. Tony should be given explanations.
B. It's not worth trying to explain anything to Tony.
C. To save time, explain it to Tony.
D. It's well worth trying to explain things to Tony.
27. Nancy isn't used to walking so far.
A. Nancy used to walk farther.
B. Nancy doesn't like to walk so far.
C. Nancy isn't accustomed to walking very far.
D. Nancy needed help to walk so far.
28. Linh’s success took us all by surprise.
A. Linh was successful, which surprised all of us.
B. We took all of Linh’s successes surprisingly.
C. We were taken aback by all of Linh’s successes.
D. Linh’s success was surprised to all of us.
29. The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few customers.
A. In order to get more business, the new restaurant should improve its appearance.
B. The new restaurant would have more customers if it looked better.
C. If it had a few more customers, the new restaurant would look better.
D. In spite of its appearance, the new restaurant does not appear to attract much business.
30. “ Don’t forget to submit your assignments by Thursday,” sai the teacher to the
students.
A. The teacher reminded the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.
B. The teacher allowed the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.
C.The teacher ordered to the students submit their assignments by Thursday.
D. The teachers encouraged the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.
from 31 to 35.
ROBOTS.
Ever since it was the first possible to make a real robot, people have been hoping for
the envention of a machine (31) _________ would do all the necessary jobs around the
house. If boring and repetitive factory work could be (32) _________ by robots, why not
boring and repetitive household chores too?
For a long time the only people who really gave the problem their attention were
amateur inventiors. And they came up against a major difficulty. That is, housework is
actually very complex. It has never been one job, it has always been many. A factory
robot (33) _________ one task endlessly until it is reprogrammed to do something else. It
doesn’t run the whole factory. A housework robot, on the other hand has to do (34)
_________ differnts types of cleaning and carrying jobs and also has to cope with all the
different shapes and positions of rooms, furniture, ornaments, cats and dogs. (35)
_________, there have been some developments recently. Sensors are available to help
the robot locate objects and avoid obstacles. We have the technology to produce the
hardware. All that missing the software- the programs that will operate the machine.
31. A.that B. what C. when D. where
32. A. succeeded B.managed C. made D. given
33. A. carries over B. carries out C. carries off D. carries on
34. A. little B. some C. much D. few
35. A. However B.Therefore C. Besides D. Moreover
Clean, Convenient, and Cheap
Big cities like New York and London have a lot of great things. They have museums,
parks, shopping centres, and a huge variety of restaurants. However, there are a lot of
annoying things in big cities. The most common problems are air pollution and noise.
Traffic is the main cause of air pollution and noise. For example, drivers in New York are
famous for honking their horns and shouting. That noise drives many visitors crazy - it
even drives a lot of the locals crazy, too. Other big cities have similar problems with their
traffic.
City governments have a lot of pressure to solve these problems. The most common
solution is public transportation. Public transportation is a form of travel provided by the
government. For example, New York’s biggest form of public transportation is the
subway.
Public transportation helps reduce these problems, but it is not enough. Another solution
is bicycle sharing. This is a system that provides cheap bicycles. In cities that have
bicycle sharing programmes, there are spots that have parked public bikes. People borrow
the bikes and use them. They can drop off the bike at the same spot where they borrowed
it, or they can drop it off at another spot.
Bicycle sharing programmes are different in each city. In some cities, the bikes are
completely free. They are not even locked. In other cities, you have to pay a small
deposit. You get the deposit back when you return the bike. In still other cities, you need
to have a membership with the bicycle sharing programme. Once you have a membership
with the bicycle sharing programme, you can use a bike at any time you want.
Bicycle sharing is hugely popular all over the world. People love this system because it is
cheap, clean, and easy to use. There are bicycle sharing systems in dozens of countries
and hundreds of cities. In total, there are more than 530 bicycle sharing systems around
the world, and that number is going up all the time.
36. Which statement is true according to the passage?
A. You must drop off the bike only in the spot where you borrowed it.
B. In some cities, people can borrow bikes for free.
C. Bicycle sharing programmes are the same in every city.
D. The bikes in bicycle sharing programmes are usually very expensive.
37. What does the passage say about bicycle sharing?
A. It’s clean, but it’s not convenient. B. It’s getting less popular.
C. It’s getting more popular. D. It’s only popular in New York.
38. All of the following are the advantages of bicycle sharing EXCEPT that
A. it does not pollute the air at all B. it’s a cheap means of transport
C. it is also convenient D. it can be found in any city
39. The phrase “drop off’ in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to________.
A. leave B. forget C. leave out D. stop
40. What does the last sentence of paragraph 5 mean?
A. If you don’t have a membership, you can still use a bike.
B. After you have a membership, you can use a bike at any time.
C. If you have a membership, you can use a bike but only during the day.
D. It is very hard to get a membership.
41. Who would probably most be interested in bicycle sharing?
A. A student who stays on a campus and enjoys exercise
B. A person who often travels short distances and enjoys exercise
C. A postman who delivers mail and parcels in the countryside
D. A sportsman who is going to take part in a cycling race
42. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Bicycle sharing B. Public transportation
C. Air pollution in big cities D. Spots for public bikes
Cities Get Clean by Going Green

When people hear the word “city”, they usually imagine concrete, neon signs, and lots of
air pollution. Thanks to some clever and concerned architects, this image is starting to
change. The concept of green cities aims to bring some beauty from rural environments
into urban areas. It is not only about looking better though. Green cities are also trying to
improve the efficiency of cities and raise the standard of living for people who stay in
them.
The term “green cities” refers to cities where builders take into account several
environmental factors before that city is constructed or redesigned. For starters, green
cities are designed to be more physically appealing than traditional cities from the past. In
addition, the mobility of citizens should be considered, so public transportation can be
more convenient and travel time to work can be reduced. Energy sources should also be
evaluated with the goal of minimizing air pollution.
When it comes to going green, the city of Barcelona is far ahead of its time. Since 1859,
its designers have consciously tried to create sustainable urban designs. Then in 1992, the
city received a well-deserved makeover before hosting the Olympic Games. In recent
years, Barcelona has upgraded its transportation system. This has reduced air pollution as
more and more workers are using public transportation instead of their own vehicles.
Barcelona also boasts one of the best recycling programmes in the world. Visitors will
find clear, colour-coded trash bins throughout the city where they can put all of their
materials.
It is no secret in Portland, Oregon is one of the greenest cities in the US. Since 1903, it
has been an example of what American cities can accomplish with careful planning.
Instead of filling its area with office buildings, Portland has plenty of green space for
activities. There are 119 kilometres of running, hiking, and bike trails that allow citizens
to experience the great outdoors. The city also offers residents creative energy plans that
give them the opportunity topay a bit extra for clean energy sources. For about $3 to $9
extra each month, homeowners can choose solar or wind power and help the
environment.
These are only a small sampling of the green cities around .the world. As more people
experience the pleasure of visiting green cities, it seems certain that the trend of urban
areas going green will continue far into the future.
43. Which of the following is NOT a goal that a green city builder would have?
A. Making the city look natural
B. Keeping the air nice and green
C. Painting every building green
D. Helping citizens feel more comfortable
44. All of the following are true about Barcelona EXCEPT that________.
A. visitors can put all the trash in one colourful trash bin
B. more people have used public transportation
C. air pollution has been reduced
D. it is said by some to have one of the best recycling programmes in the world
45. What does the term “mobility” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. How much money tourists spend B. The opinions of people
C. How visitors move around D. The feelings visitors have
A. some dustbins in the city B. those who run the city
C. people who collect dustbins D. people who want to throw out trash
47. Green cities bring all of the following benefits EXCEPT________.
A. to bring natural beauty into urban areas
B. to raise the efficiency of concrete buildings
C. to raise the living standards for urban citizens
D. to make green cities look much better than the old ones
48. When constructing or redesigning green cities, we try________.
A. to use eco-friendly sources of energy
B. to make energy sources more appealing
C. to make transportation more convenient
D. to reduce the cost of solutions to the problem of air pollution
49. Which of the following people would most enjoy living in Portland?
A. Someone who likes to work in tall buildings
B. Someone who doesn’t mind air pollution
C. Someone who want cheap energy solutions
D. Someone who enjoys exercising outside
50. How does the author seem to feel about the future of green cities?
A. Green cities are too expensive to build in most countries.
B. Few people have interest in living in a green city.
C. The best green cities in the world are in North America.
D. We should continue to see more green cities being built each year.

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