ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 8
ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 8
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 6. ________ massage relieves pain and anxiety, eases depression and speeds up
recovery from medical problems.
A. a B. the C. 0 D. an
Question 7. I believe that he was concerned ________ all those matters which his wife
metioned.
Question 8. It's time for us ________ in efficiency and renewable energy, rebuild our cities,
towns, municipalities and states.
Question 10. We ________ close friends for many years since we were in grade 7.
Question 13. The Perfect Pet Parlor is a chain of stores ________ a large selection of pet food
and pet accessories at a reasonable price with excellent sales support.
Question 14. Nobody wears clothes like that any more – they’re ________.
Question 15. There are other problems of city life which I don't propose to ________ at the
moment.
Question 16. I hope you ________ the point of everything your mother and I do for you.
Question 17. At first, I was eager to do yoga in the morning, but later I got cold ________.
Question 18. He decided to withdraw from the powerboat race as he had a (n) ________ of
danger.
Question 19. Though she lost her job last month, she still wanted to save ________ so she said
that she had left it willingly.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20. After a long lunch hour, business resumes as usual.
Question 21. While Tom Spinkler was travelling along Wagon Wheel Road in Big Cypress
Swamp in South Florida, he came across a young snake.
A. run up B. run down C. run into D. run out come across , run into : tình cờ
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22. He was once a benevolent man who gave a lot of his money to local charities
Question 23. It's not beyond the realm of possibility that some schools may have to cut sport
altogether.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
- Thomas: “Has an annoucement been made about the nine o’clock flight to Paris?”
- Jane: “________.”
Question 25. Alice asks Mary’s opinion about driving to the countryside at weekend.
- Mary: “________.”
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks.
The Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak is a new illness and scientists are still (26)
________how it spreads from person to person, but similar viruses tend to spread via cough and
sneeze droplets. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, they release droplets of saliva or
mucus. These droplets can fall on people in the vicinity and can be either directly inhaled or
picked up on the hands then (27)________when someone touches their face, causing infection.
For flu, some hospital guidelines define exposure as being within six feet of an infected person
(28) ________ sneezes or coughs for 10 minutes or longer. Viruses can also be spread through
droplets landing on surfaces such as seats on buses or trains or desks in school. (29)______,
whether this is a main transmission route depends on how long viruses survive on surfaces –
this can vary from hours to months. There is anecdotal evidence that the virus can be spread by
people before they have symptoms. Some (30)_______ illnesses such as flu can be passed from
one person to another before symptoms occur – but the extent to which this is happening with
the new coronavirus is not well understood yet.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of
the question.
Plastic is a material we use every day. The first plastics were made more than 100 years ago
from parts of plants. Plastics are now made from oil, coal and natural gas. We are using up these
things so fast that the Earth’s supplies may run out. Because of this, scientists are investigating
new ideas for making plastics from plants such as sweet potato, bamboo and flax.
Things made from plastic can be useful for people but bad for the planet. Some plastics can
last for a long time without wearing out, and can be difficult to get rid of when they are not
needed. They can remain in rubbish dumps called landfill sites for hundreds of years. Landfills
can be smelly, ugly, and harmful to our planet.
Recycling is a good way to get rid of unwanted plastics. Recycled waste materials can be
used again to make new products. This can be difficult as different types of plastic need to be
recycled in different ways. Some kinds of plastics can be melted down and used to make new
things such as bags and bottles. Others can be made into fibres (strands of material) for
clothing.
Another way to protect the environment is to use canvas bags for shopping rather than plastic
ones. A lot of plastic objects can also be reused. Plastic bottles can be refilled many times,
rather than throwing them away once they are empty. Unwanted plastic goods such as CDs and
toys can be sold or given away to charity shops.
Question 32. The phrase “get rid of” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
Question 33. According to the passage, things made from plastic are bad for our environment
because ______.
A. they are a danger to marine life such as whales, turtles and so on.
B. Plastics and plastic objects can be thrown away to tidy the room.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of
the question.
Times are tough. The nightly news is filled with stories of people who have lost their jobs
due to the economic crisis, or lost their homes in a fire or natural disaster. Have you ever seen
people who have just endured an awful situation? Some focus on what they have lost, and this is
easy to understand. But other people focus on what they did not lose, and they start thinking
about a better future.
One good piece of advice to remember is that you cannot always control situations or other
people. The only thing you can control is your own personal reaction to bad situations.
Sometimes a situation may really be overwhelming. However, in many cases, you really can
influence our own moods by the way you think about negative situations.
Imagine two families: Both have lost their homes and all their belongings in a devastating
storm. One family cannot mask their grief. They feel that everything they hold dear has been
destroyed. They cannot imagine how they will ever be able to replace things and start over
again. Their normal life seems to have been completely lost. In contrast, a second family is
crying with joy. All of the people in their family are unharmed and safe. This family is just
happy that everyone has survived. This family is already trying to figure out how they can
recover. You can’t really blame the first family for experiencing a very normal reaction to a
terrible situation. However, the second family certainly seems to be better off. They are
thinking about making progress rather than focusing on the tragic events.
Though this scenario is extreme, everyone experiences setbacks that seem just awful at the
time. This could be a job loss, illness, or problems with family members. Nobody gets through
life without having some bad things happen. In these situations, try to focus on the steps you
can take to remedy the situation, instead of how awful the setback is. By doing this, you will be
laying the foundation for a better tomorrow. And you will not suffer as much pain today.
Actually, controlling how you feel and trying to maintain a positive attitude can help you
through many tough situations. The bottom line is, no matter what the problem is, you are more
likely to fix it if you can stay positive and work out a plan. Also, never be afraid to seek help
when you need it. The advice of a friend, family member, or even a professional may be all it
takes to get back on track.
It may sound like a cliché. While a positive attitude may not be the answer to every
problem, it can certainly give you an advantage in surviving most of life’s minor setbacks.
(Adapted from “Select Readings – Upper Intermediate” by Linda Lee and Erik
Gundersen)
Question 36. Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?
Question 38. What does the word “they” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. tragic events B. all of the people C. the first family D. the second family
Question 39. It can be inferred from the third paragraph that ________.
A. disappointment and sadness are all people’s common emotions in terrible situations.
B. your attitude in terrible situations is more important than how serious the problems
are.
D. your attitude will decide the way you react to terrible situations.
Question 41. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. The thing people have to remember is managing their own reaction to bad situations.
C. Paying attention to the solutions of the setback is better than focusing on the damage
it causes.
D. To have a good foundation for the future, you should not undergo bad situations
today.
Question 42. According to paragraph 5, what is the major thing you should do when you have
troubles?
A. Be optimistic and make out a plan. B. Ask other people for help when necessary.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of
the following questions.
Question 43. The number of homeless people in Nepal have increased sharply due to the recent
severe earthquake.
Question 44. Barbara likes to spend time with her son by participating in his activities, like
flying kites, playing video games and she watches his favorite movies.
Question 45. The next step is deforestation, which involves growing forests in areas where
there were none before.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 46. This is the most delicious cake I’ve ever tasted.
Question 47. “I’m sorry. I didn’t do the homework.” said the boy.
B. The boy said that he was sorry and he wouldn’t do the homework.
Question 48. It is possible that one of the men died on the mountain.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 49. He was driving very fast because he didn't know the road was icy.
B. He hadn't been driving very fast if he would have known the road was icy.
C. If he had known the road was icy, he wouldn't have been driving so fast.
D. He wasn't driving very fast if he would know the road was icy.
Question 50. He spent all his money. He even borrowed some from me.
C. Not only did he spent all his money but also he borrowed some from me.
D. Not only did he spend all his money but he borrowed some from me as well.