ĐỀ LUYỆN 24 -5

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.
Question 1: A. machine B. chemistry C. chaos D. architect
Question 2: A. email B. webcam C. settle D. plenty
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.
Question 3: A. follow B. offer C. destroy D. visit
Question 4: A. confident B. different C. dangerous D. aquatic
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 5: She can play piano very well, _______?
A. does she B. can’t she C. can sheD. doesn’t she
Question 6: Lots of houses_____________ by the earthquake.
A. were destroying B. destroyed C. destroy D. were destroyed
Question 7: I'm not really interested _______ watching horror movies.
A. in B. on C. about D. of
Question 8: The cake _______ by the baker looks delicious and smells amazing.
A. bakes B. baking C. baked D. is baking
Question 9: My daughter isn’t learning to play ________violin at her school.
A. a B. an C. theD. Ø (no article)
Question 10: Tom and Daisy _______ supper together when the telephone rang.
A. have had B. have C. were havingD. are having
Question 11: Detective books are………………… than science fiction ones.
A. interesting B. most interesting C. the most interesting D. more
interesting
Question 12: He will take the dog out for a walk __________.
A. while he was finishing his dinner B. as soon as he finishes his dinner
C. after he had finished his dinner D. before he finished his dinner
Question 13: Remember _______ the door before you leave.
A. locking B. to lock C. lockD. to locking
Question 14: Five years ago people started to preserve the __________ houses and the famous
landscape.
A. traditional B. tradition C. traditionallyD. Traditions
Question 15: Our flight was delayed, but we finally ______ shortly after midnight.
A. went off B. put off C. took up D. took off
Question 16: My aunt excitedly _____ a compliment on the scarf I knitted for her as a birthday
present.
A. took B. passed C. paid D. caught
Question 17: After working at the same company for thirty years, my grandfather was looking
forward to his ____.
A. pension B. overtime C. charity D. allowance
Question 18: I'm so _______ under with work at the moment - it's awful.
A. iced B. rained C. snowed D. fogged
Question 19: We want clean rivers and lakes, where we can swim without any risk to our
________.
A. mind B. feeling C. thought D. health
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.
Question 20: People of diverse background now go to different places for pleasure, business or
education.
A. different B. distant C. beautiful D. isolated
Question 21: I highly appreciate Mr. Harrison's practical advice on minimizing deforestation.
A. supportive B. realistic C. constructive D. decent

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: Urbanization has resulted in massive problems besides the benefits.
A. major B. serious C. few D.
minor
Question 23: Don’t get angry with such a thing. It’s only a storm in a tea cup.
A. serious problem B. trivial thing C. commercial tension D.
financial issue
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes
each of the following exchanges.
Question 24: Maria and Alex are talking about the environment.
- Maria: “Our environment is getting more and more polluted. Do you think so?”
- Alex: “ ________ . It's really worrying.”
A. I don't think so. B. I'll think about that.
C. I don't agree D. I can't agree with you more.
Question 25: Julie is asking Alice’s permission.
- Julie: "Can I have a look at your photo album?"
- Alice: “____________________.”
A. It's a breathtaking view. B. You lied to me. C. Thank a lot D. Sure, go ahead
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 26 to 30.
It is true that keeping fit will benefit a person’s health in many ways. It has become clear
in recent years, that a large number of people are doing less and less exercise, and this is now
causing (26) ______ serious illnesses, putting a strain on doctors and hospitals. However, some
experts believe that too much exercise can do just as much damage.
Although it is true that moderate exercise such as walking can be very beneficial to a
person’s health, it is not the only one factor (27) ______ keeps us healthy. Diet is also extremely
important, nd I would argue that it is probably even more important than exercise, although the
ideal is for both of these factors to work together. It seems to me that many people are unwilling
to put in the effort required to become fitter.
(28) ______, too much exercise can also cause problems. So, people are (29) ______ to
take moderate exercise and eat moderately healthily rather than embarking on extreme diets and
training. In too many instances, ultra–fit people have had heart attacks or dropped down dead.
In all, governments need to find ways of motivating people to (30) ______ responsibility
for their own health. People need to realize that eating healthy food does not have to cost a
fortune, nor is it difficult to prepare healthy meals themselves. People need to be better educated
about their health.
Question 26: A. much B. another C. many D. every
Question 27: A. who B. when C. which D. what
Question 28: A. For example B. However C. Therefore D. In
fact
Question 29: A. encouraged B. discouraged C. managed D. protected
Question 30: A. do B. make C. give D. take
 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 31 to 35.
Most people want to be polite and behave well around others. Being polite involves good manners of
eating and appropriate ways of greeting and talking to people, and giving and receiving gifts. Polite
behaviours may differ from culture to culture.
In the United States, people prefer to shake hands firmly for a few seconds. In some Middle
Eastern countries, people hold each other’s hands gently for a longer time. What about eye contact?
In some countries, you show respect when you look at someone directly in the eyes. In other parts of
the world, to look at someone directly is rude. Another difference is personal space. In North
America, people usually stand about an arm’s length apart during a conversation. However, in Latin
America, people seem to stand closer.
If you are going to live, work, or study in another country, you should learn about its culture,
in this way, you can be polite and make a good impression. Politeness can be good for making
friends and doing business as well.
(Adapted from Skills for Success by McVeigh and Bixby)
Question 31: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Politeness in different cultures B. Table manners around the world
C. Giving and receiving gifts D. Greeting and talking to people
Question 32: According to paragraph 2, in which part of the world do people hold hands gently?
A. In some Middle Eastern countries B. In the United States
C. In North America D. In Latin America
Question 33: The word rude in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. unclear B. careful B. impolite D. friendly
Question 34: According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT mentioned as an
example of differences in politeness around the world?
A. shaking hands B. personal space C. eye contact D. facial
expressions
Question 35: The word its in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
A. conversation B. country C. space D. arm
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.
On July 20, 1969 Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to land on the
moon. Perhaps inspired by this major event and earlier space flights, science fiction writers in the
late 1960s and 1970s wrote a countless number of stories about people traveling to space for a
vacation. Many people at that time believed that families in the early 21 st century would
routinely take trips to the moon for sightseeing, and popular movies and TV shows fueled this
belief. Take the example of 2001: A Space Odyssey which was released in 1968. This movie had
a famous scene that showed businessmen traveling through space.
In the 1980s space travel for ordinary people was not as widespread as writers and artists
imagined in the 1960s. However, in the 1980s civilian expeditions into space had begun. This is
illustrated by United States' decision to send several politicians into space to help them better
understand the activities of NASA - America's space agency. Christa McAuliffe, a school
teacher, was scheduled to travel on the space shuttle and teach her class from space. After she
was tragically killed in a shuttle accident, NASA delayed sending civilians into space for a long
time. Because they were traveling to space for a specific purpose, these people were not really
"space tourists" but they were civilians who flew to space.
By the late 1990s space tourism for an exclusive set of people became a reality. A
commercial space company called MirCorp was having problems and it desperately needed
money. The company therefore decided to sell tickets for space flights. It was an American
businessman named Dennis Tito who bought the first ticket from MirCorp, and in April 2001 he
flew to the International Space Station. Despite strong resistance from NASA, Tito stayed at the
International Space Station for seven days. After Tito's space trip, two more fortunate people
bought tickets and also visited the space station. More trips were planned but these were
cancelled or delayed after the space shuttle Columbia had an accident in 2003 while returning to
Earth and all the astronauts aboard were killed.
In 2006, space tourism resumed and Russia's space agency again sold tickets to those who
wanted to travel to space. Despite the resumption of space tourism, Russia's space agency
announced in 2011 that it would not carry space tourists again until 2013. Although many
people dream of becoming a space tourist, ticket prices are currently very expensive (around 20
to 25 million dollars US), so taking their family on vacation to the moon may have to wait for
now.
(Adapted from http://dreamreader.net )
Question 36. What would be a good title for this passage?
A. Profiles of Space Tourists B. The Economics of Space Tourism
C. The Challenger Disaster and Christa McAuliffe D. A Brief Look at Space Tourism
Question 37. In paragraph 3, the word "these" refers to ___________
A. tickets B. space station C. space tourists D. trips
Question 38. The word "scene" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________
A. stage B. argument C. shot D. trend
Question 39. According to the article, who wrote stories about people traveling to space for a
vacation?
A. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin B. businessmen who had been in
space
C. science fiction writers D. people who had travelled to space for a vacation
Question 40. According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT TRUE?
A. Christa McAuliffe was killed in a shuttle accident.
B. Christa was scheduled to travel on the space shuttle and teach her class from there.
C. NASA delayed sending civilians into space after the death of several politicians.
D. United States send several politicians into space to help them better understand the
activities of NASA.
Question 41. What can be inferred from paragraph 3?
A. The company MirCorp was having financial difficulties
B. Dennis Tito sold two more tickets to MirCorp
C. The company MirCorp was bought by Dennis Tito
D. Dennis Tito was the only person who traveled to space
Question 42. The word "resistance" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________
A. agreement B. opposition C. collaboration D. accusation
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.
Question 43: Many of my schoolmates are invited to my birthday party last year.
A B C D
Question 44: The International Red Cross has their headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
A B C D
Question 45: He was an industrial worker when he worked in the factory.
A B C D
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.
Question 46: He last had his eyes tested ten months ago.
A. He had tested his eyes ten months ago. B. He had not tested his eyes for ten
months then.
 C. He hasn’t had his eyes tested for ten months. D. He didn’t have any test on his eyes in
ten months.
Question 47: “I’ll wait for you until you come,” she said to Nam.
A. She told Nam she’ll wait for you until he comes.
B. She told Nam she would wait for him until you came.
C. She told Nam she would wait for you until he came.
D. She told Nam she would wait for him until he came.
Question 48. You are not allowed to throw litter on the streets.
A. You may throw litter on the streets. B. You should throw litter on the
streets.
C. You mustn’t throw litter on the streets. D. You needn’t throw litter on the
streets.
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.
Question 49: Nam was not here yesterday. He couldn’t give me any advice.
A. If Nam had been here yesterday, he couln’t give me any advice.
B. If Nam had been here yesterday, he could give me some advice.
C. If Nam had been here yesterday, he could have given me some advice.
D. If Nam had been here yesterday, he could have given me any advice.
Question 50: Peter saved enough money to buy the camera. He then knew that the price had
risen by ten percent.
A. No sooner had Peter known that the price had risen by ten percent than he saved enough
money to buy the camera.
B. Not until Peter had saved enough money to buy the camera did he know that the price
had risen by ten percent.
C. Had Peter known that the price had risen by ten percent, he wouldn’t save enough
money to buy the camera.
D. Only after Peter knew that the price had risen by ten percent did he save enough money
to buy the camera.

ĐỀ 2
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 from 1 to 2.
Question 1: A. smile B. limited C. child D. arrive
Question 2: A. scientist B. decision C. historical D. fascinating
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 from 3 to 4.
Question 3: A. answer B. advise C. include D. obey
Question 4: A. informal B. fantastic C. endangered D. qualified
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions from 5 to 19.
Question 5: He managed _________ us the package by 6 P.M.
A. sending B. send C. to sending D. to send
Question 6: Her parents are really strict. She can rarely stay out late at night, _________?
A. does she B. can’t she C. can she D. doesn’t she
Question 7: Susan won’t go home _______.
A. until she has completed the report C. since she completed the report
B. when she completed the report D. after she had completed the report
Question 8: It takes us a long time to travel across _______ USA by bicycle.
A. an B. a C. Ø (no article) D. the
Question 9: The books your grandmother ordered a few days ago __________ by the B&P Lt.
Corp. tomorrow.
A. will deliver B. are delivering C. will be delivered D. delivered
Question 10: Jackie was ________ runner in the competition, so he won the gold medal.
A. the fast B. the fastest C. the faster D. fastest
Question 11: My mother was hanging the clothes to dry outside when it suddenly ______to rain.
A. started B. was starting C. has started D. would start
Question 12: Do you think you can meet the deadline______ by our teacher?
A. that set B. setting C. was set D. set
Question 13: His new car is very similar ________ the one I drove when I was in London.
A. with B. to C. at D. about
Question 14: Don’t _______ any mistake in your essay or you will not get very hight marks,
Bill.
A. make B. do C. include D. keep
Question 15: I am searching for websites offering career advice so that I can _________ a plan.
A. put out B. take after C. come up with D. look for
Question 16: ________ is now no longer offered only by “brick and mortar” institutions.
A. Educate B. Educational C. Education D. Educated

Question 17: Several measures have been proposed to _________ the problem of unemployment
among university graduates.
A. create B. address C. pose D. admit
Question 18: Having taken good care of the customers, the waitress got a generous ______ from
them.
A. tip B. fine C. wage D. money
Question 19: My uncle pulled a few__________ and got me a job in the company he works.
A. ropes B. strings C. threads D. chords
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 from 20 to 21.
Question 20: Tom and Sarah are talking about their plan to help disadvantaged children.
- Tom: “Why don’t we send them some textbooks and warm clothes?" - Sarah: “_____’’
A. Great idea. What meaningful gifts! C. You should agree with us.
B. I am sorry to hear that. D. No, they are not available.
Question 21: Liam and Kara are having a discussion about learning new skills.
- Liam: "I think that self-leadership is a crucial skill for everyone nowadays."
- Kara: "___________. It greatly helps us achieve success."
A. I don’t think it’s right C. I don’t understand
B. You may be wrong D. I definitely 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 from 22 to 23.
Question 22: The ASEAN Investment Area aims to enhance the competitiveness of the region
for attracting direct investment which flows into and within ASEAN.
A. improve B. found C. combine D. produce
Question 23: You are flogging a dead horse trying to persuade her to come with us. She hates
going out at night.
A. do something without effort B. finish something before deadline

C. try to do something impossible D. beat the horse that isn’t alive

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 from 24 to 25.
Question 24: Kurzweil believes that there could be tiny robots called nanobots implanted into
our brains to improve our memory.
A. inserted in B. fixed in C. replaced with D. removed from
Question 25: Hunting wild animals should be forbidden as many of them are at risk of
extinction.
A. applied B. reduced C. permitted D. banned
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
Becoming an independent language learner
In an educational context, the term “learner independence” has (26) ________ increasing
importance in recent years. It is of particular relavance to language learning and commonly
refers to the way students confidently control and organize their own language learning process.
While (27)________ people seem to have an almost instinctive flair for languages, others have
to rely on strategies to maximize their skills and learn a foreign language more effectively. The
main thing to remember is that becoming a truly independent learner ultimately depends above
all on taking responsibility for your own learning and being prepared to take every opportunity
(28) _______ to you to learn. You also increase your chances of success by learning according
to your own needs and interests, using all available resources. Research shows that learners (29)
________ adopt this approach will undoubtedly manage to broaden their language abilities
considerably and, (30) ________, are more likely to achieve their objectives in the longer term.
Adopted from “Complete Advanced” by Laura Mathews and Barbara Thomas
Question 26: A. attracted B. gained C. expanded D. met
Question 27: A. much B. another C. others D. some
Question 28: A. acceptable B. similar C. ready D. available
Question 29: A. who B. why C. where D. which
Question 30: A. as a result B. in contrast C. though D. because
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 from 31 to 33.
Question 31: “My sister gave me some chocolate,” said Jennie.
A. Jennie said that her sister gave her some chocolate.
B. Jennie said that my sister had given her some chocolate.
C. Jennie said that her sister gave me some chocolate.
D. Jennie said that her sister had given her some chocolate.
Question 32: All taxi drivers are required to fasten their seat belts while driving.
A. All taxi drivers shouldn’t fasten their seat belts while driving.
B. All taxi drivers may fasten their seat belts while driving.
C. All taxi drivers needn’t fasten their seat belts while driving.
D. All taxi drivers must fasten their seat belts while driving.
Question 33: The last time I called her was five years ago.
A. I haven’t called her for five years. B. I have called her for five years.
C. I called her for five years. D. I didn’t call her five years ago.
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 34 to 38.
Samba is one of Brazil’s most popular music and dance styles. In many ways, it is symbol of the
country itself. In the worlds of one of modern samba's main artists, Seu Jorge: “Samba is our
truth, our peculiarity … and our flag”. When people today hear the word samba, they often
think of the festival of Carnaval and the city of Rio de Janeiro. But there are many different types
of samba, and these styles differ throughout Brazil.
Today, one of the most popular types of samba comes from Bahia, a state in the eastern part of
the country. It’s called samba reggae. From the 16th to 18th centuries, over three million
Africans were brought to Brazil to work as slaves. Today in Bahia, 80 percent of the population
is black. Samba of this region of Brazil is heavily influenced by African rhythms. Modern samba
reggae is a mix of Rio samba, African drumbeats, and Jamaican reggae. It’s a bit slower than Rio
samba, and it is usually performed in large groups – sometimes with over 200 drums playing at
one time!
Behia’s most famous drumming group is Olodum. Many say the group invented the samba
reggae sound. Olodum is not only a musical group. Its members have also created local
organizations to help young people and the poor. Every year, in the city of Salvador in Bahia, the
lively sound of samba reggae fill the streets during the Carnaval – one of the world’s famous
parties.
Question 34: Which of the following can be the title for the passage?
A. Samba reggae – an important type of music in Brazil
B. The Rio Carnaval – the most important festival in Brazil
C. Samba – a kind of African music
D. Rio samba – a very popular dance style all over the world
Question 35: According to paragraph 2, Samba reggae ______.
A. is faster and more energetic than Rio samba C. started in Jamaica
B. is the most popular in Rio de Janeiro D. is a mix of different kinds of music
Question 36: The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. modern Samba reggae B. African music C. Jamaican reggae D. Rio Samba
Question 37: The word “peculiarity” in paragraph 1 mostly means ______.
A. a strange habit C. a unique characteristic
B. a popular festival D. an acceptable behaviour
Question 38: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Olodum is a well-known samba reggae group.
B. Carnaval in Bahia is one of the world’s greatest parties.
C. African music was important in creating Bahian samba.
D. Brazilian samba is very different from African music.
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 39 to 45.
These days it is extremely common for companies to track Internet users’ data in order to
target them with personalised content or advertising. Some people feel quite comfortable with
this, and may even find it helpful, whereas others consider it an invasion of privacy.
It is estimated that seven in ten Internet users are happy to give away personal data while
browsing online. There may be some clear benefits to doing this. Although most people are
careful with data such as online banking details, many actually prefer more personalised
marketing and feel that their search results are likely to be more accurate and relevant if the
research company better understands their needs. Another positive aspect of data tracking is that
people can be automatically logged onto a site, rather than having to enter a password. This is
clearly far more convenient, even though it is, of course, less secure.
In spite of these potential benefits, a significant number of people are choosing to use ad-
blocking software in order to avoid digital advertising altogether. In some cases, this is simply
because they find the adverts annoying or intrusive, but it is also because of a desire to avoid
being tracked online. In most cases, this is probably harmless. Nevertheless, a surprising amount
of information can be collected; what you have bought, where you have been, what you have
‘liked’ on social media, and great deal more. Most people really have very little idea how much
data is being given away every time they click, or what that data will be used for.
In conclusion, it seems obvious that while people remain largely unaware and unable to make
informed choices, the ability of companies to collect data should be limited or they should be
required to specifically ask for permission.
 (Adapted from High Note 4 by Roberts / Hastings)
Question 39: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. The Invasion of Privacy from Social Media Agencies
B. Controversial Ideas on Tracking Our Personal Data
C. The Ability of Large Companies to Collect Personal Data
D. How to Exploit Personal Data through Digital Technology
Question 40: The word browsing in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
A. looking for information C. chatting with friends
B. doing research D. making reviews
Question 41: According to paragraph 2, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Seven in ten Internet users tend to hide personal data while browsing online.
B. All internet users are happy to give away personal data while browsing online.
C. More than two-thirds of online users are pleased to provide personal information when
surfing the net.
D. Most Internet users are happy to block personal data while looking for information
online.
Question 42: The word ‘many’ in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. Internet users B. benefits C. details D. personal data
Question 43: The word ‘potential’ in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. detailed B. possible C. clear D. negative
Question 44: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Internet users may not know how much data they give away when browsing online.
B. A large amount of personal data can be gathered when people browse online.
C. Using ad-blocking software will prevent users’ personal data from being collected.
D. A great number of people do not like digital advertisements because they are irritating.
Question 45: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Internet users face danger of having their personal data stolen when browsing online.
B. Internet users should be required to ask for permission from companies when browsing
online.
C. Most Internet users prefer collecting personal data to digital advertising when browsing
online.
D. A lot of Internet users do not know how to block digital advertising when browsing
online.
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 from 46 to 48.
Question 46: Bola Kampung, which was produced in Malaysia, is my son’s favourable cartoon.
A B C D
Question 47: Almost every member of the family leaves the house for the festival after 7 PM
last night.
A B C D
Question 48: Vietnam donated 550,000 masks to five European countries in their support for
other
A B
C
countries against the COVID-19 pandemic.
D
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 from 49 to 50.
Question 49: He did not work hard. He failed the exam.
A. Even though he failed the exam, he didn't work hard.
 B. If he had worked hard, he would not have failed the exam.
C. Had he worked hard, he would have failed the exam.
D. However hard he worked, he failed the exam.
Question 50: He badly suffered cyber bullying himself. He realized the true dangers of social
media only then.
A. Such was his suffering of cyber bullying that he didn't realize the true dangers of social
media.
B. But for his terrible suffering of cyber bullying, he would realize the true dangers of
social media.
C. Only when he had realized the true dangers of social media did he badly suffer cyber
bullying himself.
D. Not until he had badly suffered cyber bullying himself did he realize the true dangers of
social media.
ĐỀ 3
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.
Question 1: A. Soften B. Fifteen C. Enter D. Party
Question 2: A. cat B. hat C. man D. cake
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.
Question 3: A. correct B. provide C. produce D. finish
Question 4: A. beautiful B. creative C. national D. politic
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 5: You knew his name and his address, ______?
A. haven’t you B. didn’t you C. wasn’t you D. aren’t you
Question 6: The staff ______by the company to watch a safety video last year.
A. were required B. require C. are requiring D. required
Question 7: The ILO is sending a clear message that they must take responsibility _____
providing a safe and healthy working environment for all workers.
A. for B. in C. with D. by
Question 8: She is ....... singer I've ever met.
A. worse B. bad C. The worst D. badly
Question 9: She came into the room while they ______ television.
A. watched B. have watched C. are watching D. were
watching
Question 10: I saw _____ interesting documentary on TV last night.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no
article)
Question 11: __________ Thinking about my childhood, I remember spending endless hours
playing outside with my siblings and friends, creating our own imaginary worlds and
adventures..
A. am thinking B. am thought C. thinking D.think
Question 12: They __________ peacefully until the alarm rang.
A. has been sleeping B. are sleeping
C. were being slept D. were sleeping
Question 13: Viet is used to ____ when he faces his difficulties.
 A. cry B. cring C. have cried D. cried
Question 14: Everyone helped during the flood sent many ______ to a charity group.
A. thanks B. thankful C. thankfully D. thanking
Question 15: The child really ________his father even the smallest actions.
A. takes after B. looks after C. goes off D. sits for
Question 16: My sister tried her best and successfully ________ a place at university.
A. had B. won C. attained D. achieved
Question 17: Truyen Kieu is ____ unique work containing 3,254 verses which are divided
into hundreds of short poems.
A. no article B. an C. a D. the
Question 18: The new general educational ________ aims to reduce pressure on students.
A. course B. period C. lesson D.
curriculum
Question 19: You’re falling short on class attendance and you failed to submit the last
assignment. You’re walking on thin _______in this semester.
A. ice B. eggshells C. air D. sky

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)or phrase(s)CLOSEST
in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 20: Animals are being rapidly eliminated by man’s ever-increasing encroachment.
A. terrified B. destroyed C. attacked D. approached
Question 21: It is a well-known fact that caffeine is a stimulant. So, don’t drink too much.
A. horrible B. relaxing C. famous D.
comfortable

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s)in each of the following questions.
Question 22: Adding a garage will enhance the value of the house.
A. stabilize B. alter C. reduce D. increase
Question 23: I can say for sure that your father will hit the roof if he finds out that you have
broken his watch.
A. destroy the house B. get angry C. repair the roof D. become
happy

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.
Question 24: Mike is going to New York to study next week.
- Linda: “Have a nice trip!” - Mike: “______”
A. Thanks. I will call you when I arrive in New York.
B. Don’t mention it.
C. Sorry, I can’t call you later.
D. What a pity.
Question 25: Tim and David are talking about family life.
- Tim: “From my point of view, all family members should share the chores equally.” - David:
“______”
A. It’s a breath taking view. B. You lied to me.
 C. But you’re right. D. There’s no doubt about it.

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 26 to 30.
Global Warming and You
How is global warming affecting you? Many people in the world would not know how to
answer this question as they do not see any sort of change in climate. The people ___(26)____ do
not notice it tend to live in cities where the climates are already controlled; in essence, they
mostly live indoors. If it is raining, they stay inside. If it is too cold or too hot, they turn on the
heat or their air conditioning ___(27)___.
For farmers and others who live closer to the land; ____(28)___, global warming is not
something they are separated from. Although they cannot prove on any given day that the
weather, extreme or mild, has anything to do with climate change, they can say over time that
things are beginning to seem different. They notice that flowers and ___(29)___ plants are
blooming earlier in northern regions of the world’s continents. This ___(30)___ them to change
planting times for crops in some cases. Meanwhile, farmers are facing more floods and droughts
in our country and elsewhere.

Question 26: A. when B. who C. where D. which

Question 27: A. respectivelyB. relatively C. independently D.
successively
Question 28: A. therefore B. moreover C. however D. because
Question 29: A. every B. other C. another D. one
Question 30: A. does B. makes C. causes D. takes

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.
Question 31: When we were in Canada, we play basketball almost every day.
A. When B. in C. play D. almost
Question 32: If Jane calls, ask for their number so I can call her back.
A. calls B. their C. so D. back
Question 33: The selling manager is an absolutely unforgetful man with a nice smile and
attractive white teeth always on his face.
A. selling manager B. an C. unforgetful D. always

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.
Question 34: The last time she had a swim was five years ago.
A. She had had a swim five years ago. B. She has had a swim for five years.
C. She hasn’t had a swim for five years. D. She was having a swim five years
ago.
Question 35: "Don’t cross the road there" she said to the children.
A. She allowed the children not to cross the road there.
B. She threatened the children not to cross the road there.
C. She warned the children not to cross the road there.
D. She advised the children to cross the road there.
Question 36: You are not permitted to use your mobile phone during the test.
A. You should use your mobile phones during the test.
B. You may use your mobile phone during the test.
C. You mustn’t your use mobile phones during the test.
D. You needn’t your use mobile phones during the test.

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.
Question 37: My laptop is broken. I need it for my online learning.
A. If my laptop is not broken, I could use it for my online learning.
B. In case my laptop was not broken, I could use it for my online learning.
C. If only my laptop had not been broken, I could have used it for my online learning.
D. I wish my laptop were not broken, I could use it for my online learning.
Question 38.Peter arrived at the fashion show. He then realized that he had left the ticket at
home.
A. Not until Peter arrived at the fashion show did he realize that he had left the ticket at home.
B. Having realized that he had left the ticket at home, Peter arrived at the fashion show
C. Had Peter realized that he had left the ticket at home, he wouldn’t arrive at the fashion
show.
D. Only after Peter realized that she had left the ticket at home did he arrive at the fashion
show.

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.
The hours we spend scrolling through our smartphones appear to be changing the shape of our
skulls. This may be the reason why some people — especially the younger crowd — are
developing a weird, bony spike just above their necks. This spike, known as an external occipital
protuberance, appears at the lower end of the skull, and is sometimes so large, you can feel it by
pressing your fingers on the base of your skull.
A study published in the Journal of Anatomy found that the spike was becoming more
frequent — especially among 18 to 30-year-olds. David Shahar, the Australian health scientists
who conducted the research, believes the development was triggered by prolonged use of
smartphones or tablets. As people tilt their head forward to look at the screen, they put pressure
on where the neck muscles meet the skull, so the body then develops more bone layers to be able
to withstand it, said Shahar.
In the study, Shahar and a colleague looked at the radiographs of 218 young patients, aged 18
to 30, to determine how many had these spikes. In all, 41% of the group had an enlarged spike
and 10% had an especially large spike measuring at least 0.7 inches (20 mm), the doctors found.
In general, enlarged spikes were more common in males than in females. The largest spike
belonged to a man, sticking out at 1.4 inches (35.7 mm).
Shahar believes that the spikes will continue to grow in size as people keep hunching over
their handheld devices, but adds that they should not be very harmful and rarely cause serious
medical issues. “But if you are experiencing discomfort, maybe you should try improving your
posture,” he said.
(Adapted from breakingnewsenglish.com)
Question 39: What is the passage mainly about?
 A. A spike in the brain that can be extremely harmful.
B. Serious medical issues caused by using smartphones.
C. A change in our skull shape due to smartphone use.
D. How to avoid discomfort when using smartphones.
Question 40: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the results of
David Shahar’s study?
A. The spike is more common in women than men.
B. The spike can grow to a size of more than 30mm.
C. The spike is the result of using smartphones and tablets.
D. The spike is becoming increasingly common.
Question 41: The word “triggered” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. developed B. fired C. encouraged D. caused
Question 42: According to Shahar, the spikes __________.
A. will shrink in the future B. are very dangerous
C. are generally harmless D. usually lead to illness
Question 43: The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ___________.
A. skull B. pressure C. screen D. head

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.
Like many emergency responders, Nicholas Groom is used to stress at work. “I’ve always
considered us a bit of a weird group because we voluntarily go into situations that other people
run away from,” says 29-year-old Groom. On one hand, the stress can be helpful. “I find that
when attending a serious incident, it helps me to maintain focus on the situation.” On the other
hand, the work can be highly pressurised. “Too much stress can impair your ability to make
decisions,” Groom adds. And Groom is not alone in his complicated relationship with stress.
Many people believe that that there should be a balanced amount of stress. In other words, not
too much stress so you’re not overwhelmed but not too little stress so you don’t feel
unmotivated. After all, some anxiety is motivating; think of the adrenaline before a deadline or
the excitement before a competition. Sports fans sometimes even talk about a “gene” in some
athletes who seem to play best in the decisive final moments of a match. Furthermore, many
psychologists claim that performance in many situations increases with stress up to a point. Of
course, any stress can cause harm when it’s prolonged. To take just one example, a long-term
high heart rate is linked to cardiovascular diseases. And additional stressors, such as financial
pressures or psychiatric issues, clearly affect how beneficially someone can respond to stress.
So is there a way to harness stress to your advantage while being mindful of its detrimental
long-term effects? One key factor is to avoid, whenever possible, the point when stress leads to
mental and physical collapse. Crystal Wernicke, 30, has always used stress as a motivator. But
juggling between parenting, a full-time job, a voluntary role and financial troubles at the same
time became too much and eventually led to a two-month period of illness. Another factor is the
presence of control. For those who feel powerless over their situation, stress is unlikely to be
beneficial. Studies show that uncontrolled stress limits the functions managed by the prefrontal
cortex - the part of the brain that is responsible for working memory, which affects reasoning and
decision-making. But with some autonomy over stressful tasks, we are better able to convert that
pressure into higher performance.
 When it comes to stress and how it affects your performance, it’s helpful to recognise the
variations in personality, type of stress and task that affect the level of pressure you are under, as
well as understanding tools you can use to control and harness that stress. Ultimately, it’s not
helpful to take a one-sided view, either demonising or glorifying stress. As James C Quick, a
management professor at the University of Texas, sums up: “Stress can be the kiss of death as
well as the spice of life.”
(Adapted from bbc.com)
Question 44: Which of the following best serves as a title for the passage?
A. Maintaning A Balanced Level Of Stress Can Be Helpful
B. Getting Rid Of Stress Completely Is The Key To Success
C. The Different Types Of Stress-Related Diseases
D. How Prolonged Stress Affects Your Mental Health
Question 45: The word “detrimental” in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by ___________.
A. difficult B. unfortunate C. damaging D.
inconvenient
Question 46: Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to paragraph 2?
A. Excitement before a competition can motivate people.
B. A stressor can have negative impacts if it exists for too long.
C. Financial pressures can encourage us to work harder in life.
D. It is widely believed that a moderate level of stress is the best.
Question 47: The phrase “sums up” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to __________.
A. assumes B. concludes C. predicts D. proposes
Question 48: The word “it” in the first paragraph refers to ___________.
A. stress B. incident C. focus D. situation
Question 49: What can be inferred from the passage?
A. People consider emergency responders like Groom to be unusual.
B. Athletes always perform at their best towards the end of a match.
C. There is a limit beyond which stress is harmful for one’s mental health.
D. The more stressful the situation, the more powerless people feel when facing it.
Question 50: Why was Crystal Vernicke sick for two months?
A. She didn’t have the money to take care of her health.
B. She was stressed out about too many responsibilities.
C. She worked too hard for a very long period of time.
D. She spent time and effort on parenting instead of healthcare.