ENGLISH TEST 28

PART A: PHONETICS (5 pts)

Question I: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in
the same line. (2 pts)

1. A. genuine B. guy g C. generate d3 D. geneticist

2. A. breath B. spread e C. break ei D. headline

Question II: Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words
in each question. (3 pts)

3. A. briefcase B. journalism C. calculate1 D. apply2

4. A. redundant B. terrorism1 C. unique2 D. officer

5. A. bigoted B. perpetrate C. relativism1 D. picturesquely3

Part B : LEXICAL AND GRAMMAR ( 45 pts )

Question I: Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence. (15 pts)

6. They came to inspect the house _________ buying it.

A. in the event of B. with reference to C. with a view to D. on account of

7. The boy who failed the exam has to take another one, ?

A. did he B. hasn’t he C. didn’t he D. doesn’t he

8. It is _______ knowledge in the village that Mr. and Mrs. Thorne quarrel violently several time
a week.

A. common B. complete C. normal D. usual

9. _________ passenger pigeon, one of several species of extinct birds, was hunted to extinction
over _________ few decades.

A. The / Ø B. Ø / the C. The / a D. A / the

10. Don’t be angry with Sue. All that she did in good______ co thiện chi

A. hope B. belief C. idea D. faith

11. Mrs. Brown always ______ in a crowd because she wore large hats.

A. found against B. looked up C. stood out D. showed up

12. Mary bought______ hat yesterday.

 A. a red big plastic hat B. a big red plastic hat

C. a plastic big red hat D. a bit plastic red hat

13. ______ the two sisters, Mary is _______.

A. Of/ the prettier B. Between/ the prettiest

C. Of/ prettier D. Between/ the prettier

14. Helen: “I love your gardens. The plants are well taken care of!”

Ingrid: “Thanks. Yes, I suppose I’ve always __________.”

A. had green fingers B. let nature take its course

C. made it down on my luck D. drawn the short straw

15. My old riding boots served me well for eleven years before they finally ________.

A. wore off B. broke down C. wore out D. broke up

16. _______ of birds over a city usually predict cold weather.

A. Herds B. Packs C. Flocks D. Groups

17. We might have to change our plans for the weekend and, _______ we’ll let you know as
soon as possible.

A. in case B. if so C. providing D. supposing

18. It’s one of the worst books I’ve ever read. Its only redeeming ___________: điểm gỡ gạc is
that it’s quite short.

A. aspect B. element C. feature D. factor

19. - Well, I’m sorry, that’s all I can offer you. - ____________.

A. Take it or forget it B. Get it or forget it

C. Take it or leave it D. Leave it or take it

20. He has been unable to find a job _______ with his ability as an accountant.

A. appropriate B. suitable C. requisite D. commensurate

commensurate: xứng với

Question II: The following passage contains 10 mistakes. Find and correct them (10 pts)

Too many parents have a tough time get clear and accessible 21
information about the public schools at their communities. That is why
President Clinton had announced an initiative requiring all states to 22
produce annual reports cards that are easily understood by and widely 23
distributing to parents and the public, for each school, school district
and the state as a whole. The report cards will include information to 24
student achievement, teacher professionally qualifications, class size,
school safety and other factors that will help parents judging the 25
overall performance of the schools. President Clinton’s proposal will 26
help ensure which parents in every state have access to the information
they need to determine the quality of their schools and identity areas in 27
which improvement is needed.
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Question III: Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate form. (10 pts)

31. It is essential that the plan (inform) ________to everyone in advance.

32-33. I realized that someone (steal) ___ my wallet when I (feel) ____ their hand in my jacket
pocket.

34-35. At school I (dislike) _______ the Chemistry teacher because she (always pick) _______
on me.

36. Fortunately, the hospital's new air-conditioning system (install) _________ when the first
heat wave of the summer arrived.

37. The cake (make) _______________ by my mom tastes really delicious.

38. She was breathing fast and deep, as if she (run) _______.

39. I can't find my book anywhere. I (leave) ______ it on the train. I am not sure.

40. No wonder he was sacked! He seems (fiddle) ________ the accounts for years.

Question IV: Put each word in brackets into an appropriate form. (10 pts)

41. Many people make their living on theater. In essence the theater is not only for LIVE
entertainment, it is a _____ .
 42. They never dare to leave their only child ________ for even a moment.

43. What I don’t like about school uniform is that it completely destroys all_______. ATTEND

44. The main reason I believe children shouldn’t be exposed to violence on TV is that INDIVIDUAL
they are so__________ at that age.
IMPRESS
45. His ________ of his opponent led to his biggest failure.

46. The curriculum is ________developed; therefore, students benefit a great deal.

ESTIMATE
47. The mother is usually the homemaker and the father is the _______.
SYSTEM
48. There was a donation of $100,000 made by an anonymous _________.
BREAD
49. Being the hardest natural substance, diamond is practically_________.
BENEFIT
50. The government’s ________ approach has brought criticism.
DESTROY

COMPROMISE

PART C: READING COMPREHENSION (30 pts)

Question I: Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for
each space. (10 pts)

The money that some professional sportsmen earn shouldn’t impress anyone when you take
into (51)__ __the fact that only a few of them manage to attain immortality and everlasting fame.
And once they reach their (52) __and display their talent at their best, they are fully conscious
that their brilliant careers won’t last forever. They live under a constant pressure of being (53)
and subsequently replaced by someone who is younger, faster and more accomplished. For that
reason, objectives like retirement benefits and pensions are (54)_______great concern to all
professional athletes.

Some of the retired competitors go as far as to organize strikes and rallies to voice their
protest against any policy unresponsive to their demand (55)_____the younger professionals seek
more upgrading solutions to the problem as more and more of them attach a proper significance
to (56)___a solid education, even at university level. Such an approach should help them find
interesting and well-paid jobs (57)____their sports career is over.

A completely new strategy has been devised by the schools priding themselves
(58)_____supporting their own teams. Their authorities insist that the sports clubs members
achieve high academic standards or else they are debarred from partaking in certain sports events,
which may lead to further disruption in their professional careers.
 By these practical and most effective (59)___, combining education with sports activity, the
(60)___of the professional athlete as being brainless and unintelligent may eventually be
changing to the sportsmen’s benefit.

51. A. reflection B. attention C. examination D. consideration

52. A. prime B. shape C. best D. capacity

53. A. outcast B. outshone C. outstayed D. outgrown

54. A. with B. in C. at D. of

55. A. whereby B. whereas C. whereupon D. wherein

56. A. mastering B. learning C. receiving D. attending

57. A. right away B. promptly C. barely D. once

58. A. with B. on C. for D. in

59. A. grounds B. results C. factors D. means

60. A. vision B. outlook C. image D. judgment

Question II: Supply the most suitable word for each blank. (10 pts)

In the 21st century food will (61)______ more than just you feed you. A new range of
products appearing on shelves in shops and supermarkets (62) ______ designed to give you
specific health benefits. The demands of modern life make these foods very attractive. Not only
do they provide proven ways to improve health, but they are also very attractive (63) ______ a
quick and convenient way of making sure we enjoy a healthy diet.

In some countries it is already possible to buy crisps that make you feel (64) ______
depressed, chewing gum that increases your brain power and tea that helps you (65) ______ over
the tiredness associated (66) ______ long-distance air travel. In the future, experts promise
biscuits that will keep you healthy, and hot chocolate drink to give you strong bones.

Despite the fact that these “functional” foods cannot replace a balanced diet and regular
exercise, they can help the body perform at (67) ______ best a lot of the time. At (68) ______,
these foods are more expensive than other foods, but that is due to the ingredients they (69)
______ of and the way they are made. All the foods contain probiotics (70) ______ increase the
number of “good” bacteria in your stomach, helping to keep your digestive system healthy.

Question III: Read the passage and choose the best answers to questions below. (10 pts)

The Digital Divide

Information technology is influencing the way many of us live and work today. We use the
Internet to look and apply for jobs, shop, conduct research, make airline reservations, and explore
areas of interest. We use e-mail and the Internet to communicate instantaneously with friends and
business associates around the world. Computers are commonplace in homes and the workplace.

Although the number of Internet users is growing exponentially each year, most of the
world’s population does not have access to computers or the Internet. Only 6 percent of the
population in developing countries are connected to telephones. Although more than 94 percent
of U.S. households have a telephone, only 42 percent have personal computers at home and 26
percent have Internet access. The lack of what most of us would consider a basic communications
necessity – the telephone – does not occur just in developing nations. On some Native American
reservations only 60 percent of the residents have a telephone. The move to wireless connections
may eliminate the need for telephone lines, but it does not remove the barrier to equipment costs.

Who has Internet access? Fifty percent of the children in urban households with an income
over $75,000 have Internet access, compared with 2 percent of the children in low-income, rural
households. Nearly half of college-educated people have Internet access, compared to 6 percent
of those with only some high school education. Forty percent of households with two parents
have access; 15 percent of female, single-parent households do. Thirty percent of white
households, 11 percent of black households, and 13 percent of Hispanic households have access.
Teens and children are the two fastest-growing segments of Internet users. The digital divide
between the populations who have access to the Internet and information technology tools is
based on income, race, education, household type, and geographic location. Only 16 percent of
the rural poor, rural and central city minorities, young householders, and single parent female
households are connected.

Another problem that exacerbates these disparities is that African-Americans, Hispanics, and
Native Americans hold few of the jobs in information technology. Women hold about 20 percent
of these jobs and are receiving fewer than 30 percent of the computer science degrees. The result
is that women and members of the most oppressed ethnic groups are not eligible for the jobs with
the highest salaries at graduation. Baccalaureate candidates with degrees in computer science
were offered the highest salaries of all new college graduates in 1998 at $44,949.

Do similar disparities exist in schools? More than 90 percent of all schools in the country are
wired with at least one Internet connection. The number of classrooms with Internet connections
differs by the income level of students. Using the percentage of students who are eligible for free
lunches at a school to determine income level, we see that nearly twice as many of the schools
with more affluent students have wired classrooms as those with high concentrations of low-
income students.

Access to computers and the Internet will be important in reducing disparities between
groups. It will require greater equality across diverse groups whose members develop knowledge
and skills in computer and information technologies. If computers and the Internet are to be used
to promote equality, they will have to become accessible to populations that cannot currently
afford the equipment which needs to be updated every three years or so. However, access alone is
not enough. Students will have to be interacting with the technology in authentic settings. As
technology becomes a tool for learning in almost all courses taken by students, it will be seen as a
means to an end rather than an end in itself. If it is used in culturally relevant ways, all students
can benefit from its power.

71. Why does the author mention the telephone in paragraph 2?

A. To demonstrate that even technology like the telephone is not available to all

B. To argue that basic telephone service is a first step to using the Internet

C. To contrast the absence of telephone usage with that of Internet usage

D. To describe the development of communications from telephone to Internet

72. Which of the sentences below best expresses the information in the statement “Although the
number ............. or the Internet.” in the paragraph 2?

A. Most of the people in the world use the Internet now because the number of computers has
been increasing every year.

B. The number of people who use computers and the Internet is increasing every year, but
most people in the world still do not have connections.

C. The number of computers that can make the Internet available to most of the people in the
world is not increasing fast enough.

D. The Internet is available to most of the people in the world, even though they don't have
their own computer terminals.

73. The word “eliminate” in the passage is closest in meaning to

A. accept B. dispute C. define D. remove

74. Based on information in paragraph 3, which of the following best explains the term "digital
divide?"

A. The number of Internet users in developing nations

B. The disparity in the opportunity to use the Internet

C. Differences in socioeconomic levels among Internet users

D. Segments of the population with Internet access

75. Why does the author give details about the percentages of Internet users in paragraph 3?

A. To prove that there are differences in opportunities among social groups

B. To argue for more Internet connections at all levels of society

 C. To suggest that improvements in Internet access are beginning to take place

D. To explain why many people have Internet connections now

76. According to paragraph 3, which of the following households would be least likely to have
access to the Internet?

A. A household with one parent B. A black household

C. A Hispanic household D. A household with both parents

77. The word “those” in the passage refers to

A. classrooms B. students C. schools D.

concentrations

78. According to paragraph 4, why are fewer women and minorities employed in the field of
computer technology?

A. They are not admitted to the degree programs.

B. They do not possess the educational qualifications.

C. They do not have an interest in technology.

D. They prefer training for jobs with higher salaries.

79. The word “concentrations” in the passage is closest in meaning to

A. protections B. numbers C. confidence D. support

80. What can be inferred from paragraph 6 about Internet access?

A. Better computers need to be designed.

B. Schools should provide newer computers for students.

C. The cost of replacing equipment is a problem.

D. Technology will be more helpful in three years.

PART D: WRITING (20 pts)

Question I: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as
possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it. (5 pts)

81. There were not nearly as many people there as I had expected.

à There were far ______________________________________________________.

82. People say that the plane of Germanwings crashed into the mountains.
 à The plane of Germanwings ____________________________________________.

83. It's nobody's fault that the meeting was cancelled.

à Nobody ___________________________________________________________.

84. The President is the statesman I admire most of all.

à There is ___________________________________________________________.

85. It was his lack of confidence that surprised me.

What ______________________________________________________________.

Question II: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as
possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it. Do not change the form of the given
word. (5 pts)

86. The manager should think about experience when hiring new staff.
CONSIDERATION

 __________________________________________________________________.

87. He is determined to become a doctor. HEART

 __________________________________________________________________.

88. I expect the book to be far better because it had been written by such a good novelist.

SHORT

 __________________________________________________________________.

89. He never felt so emotional when he looked at a picture. TIME

 __________________________________________________________________.

90. I’m not very keen on gold, I much prefer silver.

RATHER

 __________________________________________________________________.