Câu 9:The games is an international sporting event with more than three

thousand _______s.
A. resident
B. participant
C. applicant
D. vacant
Câu 10: Fire was very important to man. He needed fire to keep himself warm
at night. He used fire to cook his food. He used fire to frighten away enemies
and wild animals.
The phrase “frighten away” is closest meaning to _______.
A. save
B. put away
C. scare away
D. protected
Câu 11:Nowadays, people are _______ on technology to keep in touch with
friends.
A. tolerant
B. evident
C. pleasant
D. reliant
Câu 13: My childhood dream was to play guitar in a rock _______.
A. bend
B. band
C. ben
D. ban
Câu 15:She had to _______ between the two men in her life.
A. chose
B. choose
C. choice
D. chosen
Câu 8: Harry's courage during his illness was _______ to everyone.
A. reliant
B. tolerant
C. vacant
D. evident
Câu 9: In parts of Africa, this is a typical day for a village woman. At 4:45 a.
m, she gets up, washes and eats. It takes her a half hour to walk to the fields,
and she works there until 3:00 p.m. she collects firewood and gets home at
4:00. She spends the next hour and a half preparing food to cook. Then she
collects water for another hour. From 6: 30 to 8:30 she cooks. After dinner, she
spends an hour washing the dishes and her children. She goes to bed at 9:30
p.m.
Why do people say that African women’s lives are hard?
A. Because these women are living in poor family.
B. Because these women are busy with housework and work in the field.
C. Because these women only do household chores.
D. Because they are illiterate.
Câu 10: One man even used fire to tell the time. He invented a candle clock. He
made a candle that took exactly twelve hours to burn. Then he marked this
candle in twelve equal parts. He lit the candle and could tell the time by
counting the number of parts left of the burning candle. But the candle clock
did not always work well. If there was a win blowing on the candle, the flame
burned too quickly.
The candle clock burned for ______.
A. a day
B. twelve hours
C. one hours
D. twelve days
Câu 12: It is so _______ to sit down after standing for hours.
A. pleasing
B. pleasant
C. unpleasant
D. pleasure
Câu 13: In my village, it is _____ for a girl to take her mother's name.
A. customer
B. customed
C. customary
D. custom
Câu 14: In short, every member of the family should do some kind of
household work, considering his or her age and health condition, and
contribute to making the home a beautiful and happy place to live in.
According to the writer, it’s advisable that _______.
A. Parents should share housework with their children.
B. The husband should do all the housework.
C. Parents in the family should share household duties.
D. All members of the family should do the sharing of household tasks.
Câu 15: The town's modern architecture is very _______ with the old.
A. integrated
B. integrator
C. integrates
D. integration
Câu 9:Discipline is very important in a student's life. We must obey our
teachers, must follow the rules of the school. We should be sincere, dedicated,
firm, and focus on our goals. If we violate, we will suffer a great deal in our
future.
As a student in the future of the country, we need to be very punctual to our
routine, hard working, healthy and fit. Discipline demands self-control and
dedication. It leads to the formation of a good society and nation as well.
Discipline is _______.
A. essential
B. dedication
C. our teachers
D. student's life
Câu 10: Notes on how to use this ______ can be found at the beginning of the
book.
A. dictionary
B. dictator
C. dictate
D. diction
Câu 11: Many politicians and members of the public expressed outrage at the
________.
A. indication
B. verdict
C. dictate
D. contradict
Câu 12: More than 200 photos have been scanned and _______ for the online
archive.
A. digital
B. digitalize
C. digitally
D. digitalized
Câu 13: The new law was generally admitted to be difficult to ________.
A. enforce
B. embody
C. enclose
D. engrave
Câu 8:Choose word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the hyphenated
part in each of the sentence.
He explained his opinions “convincingly”.
A. wrongly
B. persuasively
C. incorrectly
D. correctly
Câu 9:He looks completely different when he's _______ and in his normal
clothes.
A. off-shoot
B. off-balance
C. off-track
D. off-duty
Câu 10:Homelessness is a problem in many big cities in the world. It occurs
when a part of the population does not have any fixed place to call home.
Hundreds of millions of people in the world spend at least some time of the
year homeless. This is an issue that the authorities are trying to deal with.
However, there are more things that each person can do to help those people
Homelessness occurs when a part of the population does not have any _______
to call home.
A. great place
B. good place
C. fixed place
D. convenient place
Câu 11:The capital of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR., until the
Union dissolved in 1991. Moscow attracted world attention as a centre of
communist power; indeed, the name of the seat of the former government and
the successor Russian government, the Kremlin, a synonym for Soviet
authority. The dissolution of the USSR brought tremendous economic and
political change, along with a significant concentration of Russia's wealth, into
Moscow.
What was the Kremlin a synonym for?
A. Dissolution of the U.S.S.R.
B. Russian government
C. The name of the seat
D. Soviet authority
Câu 12:
A résumé should be no more than two sides of A4 paper. Make it any longer
and it won't get read. A résumé must be neatly typed, with at least 3/4 inch
margins on all four sides. Use underlining, capital letters, and asterisks to
highlight important information. A résumé should be single-spaced with an
extra line of space between blocks of information. Begin a résumé with your
name, address, and home and business telephone numbers. Do not include age,
marital status, or other personal facts. Next, many résumés list a career goal,
followed by a chronological outline of work experience, starting with the most
recent job and working backward including a brief description of relevant
duties and skills. Finally, include an outline of your educational background
from the most recent backward. Include dates, schools, and diplomas awarded.
Before you send it, make sure you check your spelling and grammar, or get
someone else to go over it if you can.
On a résumé, which job should be listed first?
A. Your most relevant job.
B. Your first job.
C. Your most recent job.
D. Your most important job.
Câu 13:Being a high achiever can be a great thing. _______, however, can be
unhealthy and contribute to stress, poor relationships, and fear.
A. Overachievement
B. Achievable
C. Unachievable
D. Achievement
Câu 14: One of the most difficult questions to answer is how much a job is
worth. We naturally expect that a
doctor’s salary will be higher than a bus conductor’s wage. But the question
becomes much more difficult to answer when we compare, say, a miner with an
engineer, or an unskilled man working on an oil-rig in the North Sea with a
teacher in a secondary school. What the doctor, the engineer and teacher have
is many years of training in order to obtain the necessary qualifications for
their professions. We feel instinctively that these skills and these years, when
they were studying instead of earning money, should be rewarded.
The professional man, such as the doctor, should be well paid because ______.
A. his work involves much great intelligence than, say, a bus conductor’s.
B. he has spent several years learning how to do his job.
C. he has to work much harder than most other people.
D. he knows more than other people about his subject.
Câu 15:Harvard University is well-known for its ________ excellence.
A. academic
B. organic
C. athletic
D. logic
Câu 4:We entered a _______ decorated room.
A. wealthily
B. many
C. richly
D. much
Câu 6: One step beyond automated machines is the industrial robot, the heart
arid brain of which is the microcomputer. Unlike most automated machines,
industrial robots can be programmed to do a variety of tasks that are usually
accompanied by human factory workers. Like their human counterparts,
industrial robots can be switched from one job to another and can be
programmed to handle new tasks. Thus far, robots have found their greatest
use in assembling mechanical components. However, they are swiftly
branching from basic assembly operations to construction and mining, and
their most glamorous use of all, the exploration of oceans and outer space.
The paragraph following this passage would most likely be about _______.
A. the uses of the microcomputer.
B. how robots assemble mechanical components.
C. how industrial robots are used in exploration.
D. types and uses of automated machines.
Câu 11: When a natural ecosystem is simplified the basic processes in the
ecosystem are altered and even damaged. Without their bio-diversity they are
not able to serve as the natural cleaners of our planet. No longer are they able
to absorb the carbon dioxide that is being produced in excess. The result is
global warming, caused by the increase in the "greenhouse effect", and
ultimately, or even sooner, there will be a change in the world's climate.
What, according to the passage, might be the final result of the simplification
of natural ecosystems?
A. There is a change in the climate.
B. There is loss of biodiversity.
C. The basic processes are altered.
D. There is global warming.
Câu 1:Discipline is very important in a student's life. We must obey our
teachers, must follow the rules of the school. We should be sincere, dedicated,
firm, and focus on our goals. If we violate these rules, we will suffer a great
deal in our future.
As a student in the future of the country, we need to be very punctual to our
routine, hard-working, healthy and fit. Discipline demands self-control and
dedication. It leads to the formation of a good society and nation as well.
Discipline requires _______.
A. routine
B. a good society
C. self-control and dedication
D. a good nation
Câu 2:The wind was blowing _____.
A. offscreen
B. off-road
C. offbeat
D. offshore
Câu 3:Discipline is an important virtue in one's life. Discipline means complete
obedience to certain rules and regulations. Life without discipline is just like a
house without a roof. It is absolutely essential for successful life.
Discipline is the structural and fundamental unit of a successful person. It is
essential for us at home, for soldiers in battlefield, for students in school, for
players in playground. A team of experienced players often lose the match
because of indiscipline in the team. A horrible battle can be - won by a
disciplined army.
What is discipline?
A. Obedience to rules and regulations
B. Rules and regulations
C. Successful life
Câu 4:Choose word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
hyphenated part in each of the sentence.
Sailors have special equipment to help them “navigate”.
A. lead
B. indirect
C. direct
D. mislead
Câu 5:Many people nowadays spend time online than ________.
A. off-balance
B. off-key
C. off-line
D. off-limits
Câu 6:I had never seen a house on fire before, so, one evening when I heard
fire engines with loud alarm bells rushing past my house, I quickly ran out and
a few streets away, joined a large crowd of people. We could see the fire only
from a distance because the police would not allow any one near the building
on fire.
What did the writer hear that night?
A. Alarm bells
B. Fire engines
C. Fire engines & alarm bells
D. Fire
Câu 7:What a terrible scene I saw that day! Huge flames of fire were coming
out of each floor, and black and thick smoke spread all around. Four fire
engines were engaged and the firemen in their uniform were playing the hose
on various parts of the building. Then the tall ladders of the fire engine were
stretched upwards. Some firemen climbed up with hoses in their hands. The
continuous flooding brought the fire under control but the building was
completely destroyed.
The word "terrible" can best be replaced by _______.
A. amazing
B. nervous
C. interesting
D. horrifying
Câu 8:He's very argumentative and always feels the need to ______ everything
I say.
A. dictate
B. indicate
C. contradict
D. diction
Câu 9:The word weird is very commonly ______.
A. misled
B. misinformed
C. misspelled
D. miscalculated
Câu 10:One of the things you can do to help the homeless is to volunteer your
time. If you have a lot of free time, you might go on an extended trip to help set
up homes or improve an impoverished area. Even with just a few hours a
week, it is possible to make an impact in your own city. You can also sign up to
help at a local soup kitchen. Most cities have a mission of some kind serving
food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter.
Most cities have a mission of offering ________.
A. temporary shelter
B. allowance
C. education
D. jobs
Câu 11:Moscow, the capital of Russia, is located in the far western part of the
country. Since it was first mentioned in the chronicles of 1147, Moscow has
played a vital role in Russian history. It became the capital of Muscovy (the
Grand Principality of Moscow) in the late 13th century; hence, the people of
Moscow are known as Muscovites.
Where is Moscow located?
A. southern part
B. far western part
C. far eastern part
D. northern part
Câu 12:Today Moscow is not only the political centre of Russia but also the
country's most populous city and its industrial, cultural, scientific, and
educational capital. For more than 600 years Moscow also has been the
spiritual centre of the Russian Orthodox Church.
What does the word "populous" mean?
A. huge
B. magnificent
C. crowded
D. charming
Câu 13:One of the things you can do to help the homeless is to volunteer your
time. If you have a lot of free time, you might go on an extended trip to help set
up homes or improve an impoverished area. Even with just a few hours a
week, it is possible to make an impact in your own city. You can also sign up to
help at a local soup kitchen. Most cities have a mission of some kind serving
food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter.
If you have a lot of free time, you might _______ to help the homeless.
A. go on an extended trip
B. donate clothes
C. donate money
D. go on a holiday

Câu 14:After 20 years in power, the cruel ______ was finally overthrown.
A. indicate
B. diction
C. dictator
D. dictate
Câu 15:Homelessness is a problem in many big cities in the world. It occurs
when a part of the population does not have any fixed place to call home.
Hundreds of millions of people in the world spend at least some time of the
year homeless. This is an issue that the authorities are trying to deal with.
However, there are more things that each person can do to help those people.
What does the word "This" refer to?
A. Authority
B. Some time
C. Homeless
D. Each person
Câu 1:The two companies have existing ties, including a collaboration to
develop and _______ a breast-cancer treatment.
A. commercialize
B. stabilize
C. authorize
D. sterilize
Câu 2:We are still waiting for the court to pronounce _______ on the case.
A. measurement
B. judgment
C. achievement
D. development
Câu 3:On Sunday, 26th December, 2004, a 9.0-magnitude earthquake occurred
under the Indian Ocean near the west coast of the Indonesian island of
Sumatra. It displaced a large amount of water, and sent shock waves in every
direction, resulting in a series of 30-foot waves travelling up to 500 miles per
hour. These high speeds cause the waves to be very destructive. They travelled
unnoticed at first because they were not visible on the surface, a common
pattern in the occurrence of tsunamis.
The word “magnitude” in the text is closest in meaning to _________.
A. danger
B. size
C. importance
D. destructive
Câu 4:A résumé should be no more than two sides of A4 paper. Make it any
longer and it won't get read. A résumé must be neatly typed, with at least 3/4
inch margins on all four: sides. Use underlining, capital letters, and asterisks to
highlight important information. A résumé should be single-spaced with an
extra line of space between blocks of information. Begin a résumé with your
name, address, and home and business telephone numbers. Do not include age,
marital status, or other personal facts. Next, many résumés list a career goal,
followed by a chronological outline of work experience, starting with the most
recent job and working backward including a brief description of relevant
duties and skills. Finally, include an outline of your educational background
from the most recent backward. Include dates, schools, and diplomas awarded.
Before you send it, make sure you check your spelling and grammar, or get
someone else to go over it if you can.
Which of the following should NOT be on your résumé?
A. Your nationality and the fact that you are single.
B. Your name, telephone, and fax number.
C. The year you received your bachelor's degree.
D. A description of the tasks you did in your last job.
Câu 5:Money is often a source of tension and _______ in young married
couples.
A. disagreement
B. disagree
C. agree
D. agreement
Câu 6:Many of us wish we were in a better-paid or more interesting job but
don't know how to start looking for something else. If this describes you, the
first thing you need to do is update your résumé. A résumé is a tool that can be
used to obtain a job interview. Along with a cover letter, it is the first
impression a prospective employee makes on a potential employer. Therefore,
it is important that a résumé provide as much relevant information as possible
while remaining brief.
What is the function of a résumé?
A. To provide an impressive example of your writing and typing skills.
B. To act as a tool for getting you a job interview.
C. To give an employer a good first impression of you.
D. To describe your employment and educational background in extensive detail.
Câu 7:Broadcasting companies are putting their primetime shows directly on
the Internet and movie rental stores are _______ their DVD collections to
digital libraries.
A. converting
B. making
C. moving
D. translating
Câu 8:You can argue that a man who does a job which brings him personal
satisfaction is already receiving part of his reward in the form of aso-
called “psychic wage”, and that it is the man with the boring, repetitive job
who needs more money to make up for the soul-destroying monotony of his
work. It is significant that that those jobs which are traditionally regarded as
“vocations” - nursing, teaching and the Church, for example - continue to be
poorly paid, while others, such as those in the world of sport or entertainment,
carry financial rewards out of all proportion to their social worth.
The argument of the “psychic wage” is used to explain why ______.
A. people who do socially important work are not always well paid.
B. people who do monotonous jobs are highly paid.
C. you should not try to compare the pay of different professions.
D. some professional people are paid more than others.
Câu 9:Tsunamis are waves, but they are far different from normal waves that
occur every day in the ocean. A normal wave is created by the pull of the
moon's gravity, but tsunamis are a series of great sea waves that are created by
a shock from underwater. The most common causes of tsunamis are
underwater earthquakes, landslides, or volcanic eruptions.
On Sunday, 26th December, 2004, a 9.0-magnitude earthquake occurred under
the Indian Ocean near the west coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It
displaced a large amount of water, and sent shock waves in every direction,
resulting in a series of 30-foot waves travelling up to 500 miles per hour. These
high speeds cause the waves to be very destructive. They travelled unnoticed at
first because they were not visible an the surface, a common pattern in the
occurrence of tsunamis.
Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
A. Tsunamis occur every day in the ocean.
B. The most common cause of a tsunami is an underwater earthquake.
C. Tsunamis may not be visible on the surface if the ocean is deep.
D. Tsunamis are unusual because they are not created by the pull of the moon's
gravity.
Câu 10:Drinking a cup of coffee in the morning always ________ me.
A. energizers
B. energetic
C. energy
D. energizes
Câu 11:Many of us wish we were in a better-paid or more interesting job but don't
know how to start looking for something else. If this describes you, the first
thing you need to do is update your résumé. A résumé is a tool that can be used
to obtain a job interview. Along with a cover letter, it is the first impression a
prospective employee makes on a potential employer. Therefore, it is important
that a résumé provide as much relevant information as possible while
remaining brief.
The word "brief" is closest in meaning to ________.
A. informative
B. short
C. accurate
D. precise
Câu 12:The museum is full of rare and _______ treasures.
A. precious
B. ordinary
C. common
D. worthless
Câu 13:The party that was elected to power has no experience of ________.
A. government
B. govern
C. governed
D. governor
Câu 14:Saving enough money now will _______ you to retire comfortably.
A. enhance
B. embed
C. embody
D. enable
Câu 15:She greeted me with a warm ________.
A. embracer
B. embraced
C. embracing
D. embrace
Câu 1:There was _____ evidence, so we had to find him not guilty.
A. insufficient
B. improbable
C. immature
D. irresponsible
Câu 2:I will not _______ that kind of behaviour in my class.
A. defy
B. apply
C. reside
D. tolerate
Câu 3:He went out but left the door unlocked. He was so _______.
A. responsible
B. irresponsible
C. responsibility
D. irresponsibility
Câu 4:In parts of Africa, this is a typical day for a village woman. At 4:45 a. m,
she gets up, washes and eats. It takes her a half hour to walk to the fields, and
she works there until 3:00 p.m. she collects firewood and gets home at 4:00.
She spends the next hour and a half preparing food to cook. Then she collects
water for another hour. From 6: 30 to 8:30 she cooks. After dinner, she spends
an hour washing the dishes and her children. She goes to bed at 9:30 p.m.
A typical African woman spends ______ collecting firewood every day.
A. 3 hours
B. 1 hour
C. 4 hours
D. 2 hours
Câu 5:I won't ask John for advice in the future; what he told me was
completely ______ to my situation.
A. irrelevant
B. relating
C. irrelated
D. relevant
Câu 6:The local _______ were angry at the lack of parking spaces.
A. descendants
B. residents
C. vacants
D. relevant
Câu 7:Fire was also used to give light. Before the invention of oil lamb, men
used burning sticks as torches. And before man discovered gas and electricity,
he hung small fires in wire basket from post to light the streets.
The first street light was _______.
A. small fires in hanging basket
B. large bonfires
C. candles
D. burning trees
Câu 8:In developing countries, where three fourths of the world’s population
lives, sixty percent of the people who can’t read and write are women. Being
illiterate doesn’t mean they are not intelligent. It does mean it is difficult for
them to change their lives. They produce more than half of the food. In Africa
eighty percent of all agricultural work is done by women. There are many
programs to help poor countries develop their agriculture. However, for years,
these programs provided money and training for men.
Which of these statements is not TRUE?
A. Because they are illiterate, women are not intelligent.
B. Women’s roles in the family and society are changing nowadays.
C. In the past only men in poor countries got benefit from many international
programs.
D. It is difficult for woman to change their lives because of their illiteracy.
Câu 9:The school is based on the fundamental ________ that each child should
develop its full potential.
A. principle
B. provincial
C. principal
D. president
Câu 10:This place is in need of ______.
A. decor
B. decorator
C. decoration
D. decorate
Câu 11:Television has an important role to play in _____ new scientific ideas.
A. popularity
B. popular
C. popularizing
D. popularize
Câu 12:How much would it cost to _____ a car for the weekend?
A. hire
B. hint
C. height
D. high
Câu 13:My aunt is one of those people who can talk to anyone about anything.
If she goes to a party where she doesn't know any of the people, she just walks
up to the first person that she sees and introduces herself. And yet she doesn't
seem to talk about deeply important things like politics or religion. She always
starts off on something very obvious like the other person's job.
At parties where she does not know anybody, my aunt normally ______.
A. feels embarrassed and stays away from people.
B. sits alone and avoids talking to other people.
C. comes over to the first person and introduces herself.
D. asks people to introduce themselves to her.
Câu 14:In a typical family in Japan, different members have their roles and
responsibilities to perform. The father is the head of the family. He takes cares
of his family by earning a living, guiding the children, and making the final
decisions that affect the family. He helps the mother manage the household and
is responsible for the hard stuff like lifting heavy things and repair work like
fixing plumbing and electricity.
The mother is usually the manager of the household. She takes care of the
children and supervises household tasks. She also helps to earn a living and
(help) make decisions affecting the family. She plans the menu, does the
shopping, and prepares the family meals. She either supervises or does house
cleaning, laundry, ironing and other similar tasks. Today, however, both
mother and father can share roles in homemaking and breadwinning.
The role of the father in a typical family in Japan is ________.
A. housekeeper
B. homemaker
C. breadwinner
D. housewife
Câu 15:Even though wages are rising, the cost of living is much ______ than
before.
A. highest
B. higher
C. height
D. high
Câu 1:Findings show that losing plants and animals is not only reducing our
quality of life but actually endangering our very existence. We cut down rich
rain-forests and replace them with one species plantations, such as pine and
eucalyptus. We plough up meadows rich in different 10 grasses and herbs and
replace them with one grass, for instance rye or wheat.
Which of the following is not a species used to replace a rich ecosystem?
A. Pine
B. Eucalyptus
C. Rye
D. Herbs
Câu 2:One step beyond automated machines is the industrial robot, the heart
arid brain of which is the microcomputer. Unlike most automated machines,
industrial robots can be programmed to do a variety of tasks that are usually
accompanied by human factory workers. Like their human counterparts,
industrial robots can be switched from one job to another and can be
programmed to handle new tasks. Thus far, robots have found their greatest
use in assembling mechanical components. However, they are swiftly
branching from basic assembly operations to construction and mining, and
their most glamorous use of all, the exploration of oceans and outer space.
The author's main purpose in writing this passage is to _______.
A. describe the industrial robot and its uses.
B. argue the advantages of the industrial robot.
C. narrate a story about the industrial robot.
D. compare the industrial robot to human factory workers.
Câu 3:In ________, I think my marriage was doomed from the beginning.
A. retrospect
B. highlight
C. hindsight
D. memorial
Câu 4:One step beyond automated machines is the industrial robot, the heart
arid brain of which is the microcomputer. Unlike most automated machines,
industrial robots can be programmed to do a variety of tasks that are usually
accompanied by human factory workers. Like their human counterparts,
industrial robots can be switched from one job to another and can be
programmed to handle new tasks. Thus far, robots have found their greatest
use in assembling mechanical components. However, they are swiftly
branching from basic assembly operations to construction and mining, and
their most glamorous use of all, the exploration of oceans and outer space.
This passage would most likely be found in _______.
A. a medical journal.
B. a popular science journal.
C. an entertainment magazine.
D. a book of short stories.
Câu 5:One step beyond automated machines is the industrial robot, the heart
arid brain of which is the microcomputer. Unlike most automated machines,
industrial robots can be programmed to do a variety of tasks that are usually
accompanied by human factory workers. Like their human counterparts,
industrial robots can be switched from one job to another and can be
programmed to handle new tasks. Thus far, robots have found their greatest
use in assembling mechanical components. However, they are swiftly
branching from basic assembly operations to construction and mining, and
their most glamorous use of all, the exploration of oceans and outer space.
The author's reaction to an innovative form of transportation, such as the
electric car, would most likely be _______.
A. surprise
B. confusion
C. negative
D. positive
Câu 6:At first her eyes _______ horror, and then she ________ tears.
A. filled with – broke out
B. trapped in – burst into
C. trapped in – broke into
D. filled with – burst into
Câu 7:Findings show that losing plants and animals is not only reducing our
quality of life but actually endangering our very existence. We cut down rich
rain-forests and replace them with one species plantations, such as pine and
eucalyptus. We plough up meadows rich in different 10 grasses and herbs and
replace them with one grass, for instance rye or wheat.
What is the purpose of the paragraph?
A. To show how ecosystems can work better.
B. To give example of variety of species.
C. To show natural mechanisms at work.
D. To give examples of the loss of biodiversity.
Câu 8:We had to return home because we had run _______ money.
A. out of
B. into
C. away from
D. off
Câu 9:We find that bright children are rarely held back by mixed-ability
teaching. On the contrary, both their knowledge and experience are enriched.
We feel that there are many disadvantages in streaming pupils. It does not take
into account the fact that children develop at different rates. It can have a bad
effect on both the bright and the not-so-bright child. After all, it can be quite
discouraging to be at the bottom of the top grade!
Besides, it is rather unreal to grade people just according to their intellectual
ability. This is only one aspect of their total personality. We are concerned to
develop the abilities of all our pupils to the full, not just their academy ability.
We also value personal qualities and social skills, and we find that mixed-
ability teaching contributes to all these aspects of learning.
In our classrooms, we work in various ways. The pupils often work in groups;
this gives them the opportunity to learn to co-operate, to share, and to develop
leadership skills. They also learn how to cope with personal problems as well as
learning how to think, to make decisions, to analyze and evaluate, and to
communicate effectively. The pupils learn from each other as well as from the
teachers.
Sometimes the pupils work in pairs; sometimes they work on individual tasks
and assignments; and they can do this at their own speed. They also have some
formal class teaching when this is appropriate. We encourage our pupils to use
the library, and we teach them the skills they need in order to do this
effectively. An advanced pupil can do advanced work; it does not matter what
age the child is. We expect our pupils to do their best, not their least, and we
give them every encouragement to attain this goal.
Which of the following statements can best summarize the main idea of the
passage?
A. Various ways of teaching should be encouraged in class.
B. The aim of education is to find out how to teach the bright and not-so bright
pupils.
C. Bright children do benefit from mixed- class teaching.
D. Children, in general develop at different rates.
Câu 10:Scientists believe they now have scientific evidence to prove that
ecosystems work better when there is a greater variety of species within them.
This bio-diversity is being lost destroying natural mechanisms that could
repair the damage caused by man.
Findings show that losing plants and animals is not only reducing our quality
of life but actually endangering our very existence. We cut down rich rain-
forests and replace them with one species plantations, such as pine and
eucalyptus. We plough up meadows rich in different 10 grasses and herbs and
replace them with one grass, for instance rye or wheat.
When a natural ecosystem is simplified the basic processes in the ecosystem are
altered and even damaged. Without their bio-diversity 15 they are not able to
serve as the natural cleaners of our planet. No longer are they able to absorb
the carbon dioxide that is being produced in excess. The result is global
warming, caused by the increase in the "greenhouse effect", and ultimately, or
even sooner, there will be a change in the world's climate.
Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. The Variety of Species
B. How Ecosystems Work Better
C. The Loss of Biodiversity
D. Natural Mechanism
Câu 11:When I arrived in London, the customs officials opened my bags
_______ the contents.
A. inspect
B. retrospect
C. expect
D. suspect
Câu 12:I don't think we should _______ a decision yet; we should wait.
A. cause
B. give
C. do
D. make
Câu 13:One step beyond automated machines is the industrial robot, the heart
arid brain of which is the microcomputer. Unlike most automated machines,
industrial robots can be programmed to do a variety of tasks that are usually
accompanied by human factory workers. Like their human counterparts,
industrial robots can be switched from one job to another and can be
programmed to handle new tasks. Thus far, robots have found their greatest
use in assembling mechanical components. However, they are swiftly
branching from basic assembly operations to construction and mining, and
their most glamorous use of all, the exploration of oceans and outer space.
It can be concluded from this passage that _______.
A. the microcomputer will soon be used in automated machines.
B. industrial robots are not as versatile as automated machines.
C. robots will never replace human factory workers.
D. additional uses will be found for the industrial robot.
Câu 14:No one knows who killed her, but the police ________ her husband.
A. retrospect
B. perspective
C. suspect
D. expect
Câu 15:We find that bright children are rarely held back by mixed-ability
teaching. On the contrary, both their knowledge and experience are enriched.
We feel that there are many disadvantages in streaming pupils. It does not take
into account the fact that children develop at different rates. It can have a bad
effect on both the bright and the not-so-bright child. After all, it can be quite
discouraging to be at the bottom of the top grade.
The phrase “held back” in paragraph 1 means _________.
A. made to lag behind.
B. prevented from advancing.
C. forced to study in lower classes.
D. made to remain in the same classes.
CÂU HỎI 1: Choose word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
hyphenated part in each of the sentence.
Sailors have special equipment to help them “navigate”.
A.lead
B.mislead
C.indirect
D.direct
CÂU HỎI 2:There are some spaces which are ______ for cellular phones, such
as airplanes and churches.
A.off-key
B.off-limits
C.off-screen
D.off-beat
CÂU HỎI 3: The wind was blowing _____.
A.offscreen
B.off-road
C.offbeat
D.offshore
CÂU HỎI 4: What a terrible scene I saw that day! Huge flames of fire were
coming out of each floor, and black and thick smoke spread all around. Four
fire engines were engaged and the firemen in their uniform were playing the
hose on various parts of the building. Then the tall ladders of the fire engine
were stretched upwards. Some firemen climbed up with hoses in their hands.
The continuous flooding brought the fire under control but the building was
completely destroyed.
The firemen were wearing ________.
A.uniforms
B.suits
C.shirt
D.T-shirt
CÂU HỎI 5: What a terrible scene I saw that day! Huge flames of fire were
coming out of each floor, and black and thick smoke spread all around. Four
fire engines were engaged and the firemen in their uniform were playing the
hose on various parts of the building. Then the tall ladders of the fire engine
were stretched upwards. Some firemen climbed up with hoses in their hands.
The continuous flooding brought the fire under control but the building was
completely destroyed.
The word "terrible" can best be replaced by _______.
A.horrifying
B.amazing
C.interesting
D.nervous
CÂU HỎI 6: London alone has Muslims who ______ from over 30 different
countries.
A.original
B.originate
C.originally
D.origin
CÂU HỎI 7: I had never seen a house on fire before, so, one evening when I
heard fire engines with loud alarm bells rushing past my house, I quickly ran
out and a few streets away, joined a large crowd of people. We could see the
fire only from a distance because the police would not allow any one near the
building on fire.
What did the writer hear that night?
A.Fire
B.Fire engines & alarm bells
C.Fire engines
D.Alarm bells
CÂU HỎI 8: The word weird is very commonly ______.
A.miscalculated
B.misled
C.misinformed
D.misspelled
CÂU HỎI 9: One of the things you can do to help the homeless is to volunteer
your time. If you have a lot of free time, you might go on an extended trip to
help set up homes or improve an impoverished area. Even with just a few
hours a week, it is possible to make an impact in your own city. You can also
sign up to help at a local soup kitchen. Most cities have a mission of some kind
serving food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter.
If you have a lot of free time, you might _______ to help the homeless.
A.go on an extended trip
B.go on a holiday
C.donate money
D.donate clothes
CÂU HỎI 10: After 20 years in power, the cruel ______ was finally
overthrown.
A.dictator
B.indicate
C.dictate
D.diction
CÂU HỎI 11: Moscow, the capital of Russia, is located in the far western part
of the country. Since it was first mentioned in the chronicles of 1147, Moscow
has played a vital role in Russian history. It became the capital of Muscovy (the
Grand Principality of Moscow) in the late 13th century; hence, the people of
Moscow are known as Muscovites.
Where is Moscow located?
A.southern part
B.far eastern part
C.far western part
D.northern part
CÂU HỎI 12: She was _______ about where to meet and ended up in a
completely different place.
A.misled
B.mismanaged
C.misguided
D.misinformed
CÂU HỎI 13: He's very argumentative and always feels the need to ______
everything I say.
A.dictate
B.diction
C.indicate
D.contradict
CÂU HỎI 14: Today Moscow is not only the political centre of Russia but also
the country's most populous city and its industrial, cultural, scientific, and
educational capital. For more than 600 years Moscow also has been the
spiritual centre of the Russian Orthodox Church.
What does the word "populous" mean?
A.huge
B.crowded
C.charming
D.magnificent
CÂU HỎI 15: One of the things you can do to help the homeless is to volunteer
your time. If you have a lot of free time, you might go on an extended trip to
help set up homes or improve an impoverished area. Even with just a few
hours a week, it is possible to make an impact in your own city. You can also
sign up to help at a local soup kitchen. Most cities have a mission of some kind
serving food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter.
Most cities have a mission of offering ________.
A.education
B.allowance
C.temporary shelter
D.jobs
CÂU HỎI 1: Choose word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
hyphenated part in each of the sentence.
He bought me a “genuine” leather bag. It was very expensive.
A.big
B.small
C.fake
D.real
CÂU HỎI 2: Discipline is an important virtue in one's life. Discipline means
complete obedience to certain rules and regulations. Life without discipline is
just like a house without a roof. It is absolutely essential for successful life.
Discipline is the structural and fundamental unit of a successful person. It is
essential for us at home, for soldiers in battlefield, for students in school, for
players in playground. A team of experienced players often lose the match
because of indiscipline in the team. A horrible battle can be - won by a
disciplined army.
What does the word "fundamental" mean?
A.Trivial
B.Tiny
C.Basic
D.Small
CÂU HỎI 3: Discipline is very important in a student's life. We must obey our
teachers, must follow the rules of the school. We should be sincere, dedicated,
firm, and focus on our goals. If we violate these rules, we will suffer a great
deal in our future.
As a student in the future of the country, we need to be very punctual to our
routine, hard-working, healthy and fit. Discipline demands self-control and
dedication. It leads to the formation of a good society and nation as well.
Discipline requires _______.
A.a good society
B.self-control and dedication
C.a good nation
D.routine
CÂU HỎI 4: Discipline is very important in a student's life. We must obey our
teachers, must follow the rules of the school. We should be sincere, dedicated,
firm, and focus on our goals. If we violate these rules, we will suffer a great
deal in our future.
As a student in the future of the country, we need to be very punctual to our
routine, hard-working, healthy and fit. Discipline demands self-control and
dedication. It leads to the formation of a good society and nation as well.
The word "violate" can best be replaced by ________.
A.move
B.break
C.remember
D.obey
CÂU HỎI 5: Discipline is an important virtue in one's life. Discipline means
complete obedience to certain rules and regulations. Life without discipline is
just like a house without a roof. It is absolutely essential for successful life.
Discipline is the structural and fundamental unit of a successful person. It is
essential for us at home, for soldiers in battlefield, for students in school, for
players in playground. A team of experienced players often lose the match
because of indiscipline in the team. A horrible battle can be - won by a
disciplined army.
What is discipline?
A.Successful life
B.House without a roof
C.Rules and regulations
D.Obedience to rules and regulations
CÂU HỎI 6: Many people nowadays spend time online than ________.
A.off-balance
B.off-line
C.off-limits
D.off-key
CÂU HỎI 7: One of the things you can do to help the homeless is to volunteer
your time. If you have a lot of free time, you might go on an extended trip to
help set up homes or improve an impoverished area. Even with just a few
hours a week, it is possible to make an impact in your own city. You can also
sign up to help at a local soup kitchen. Most cities have a mission of some kind
serving food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter.
The phrase “sign up” can best replaced by ________.
A.list
B.register
C.promise
D.dedicate
CÂU HỎI 9: It's not possible to accurately _______ earthquakes.
A.prediction
B.predict
C.unpredictable
D.predictable
CÂU HỎI 10: Today Moscow is not only the political centre of Russia but also
the country's most populous city and its industrial, cultural, scientific, and
educational capital. For more than 600 years Moscow also has been the
spiritual centre of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Moscow also has been the spiritual centre of the Russian Orthodox Church for
_______.
A.more than 600 years
B.less than 600 years
C.unlimited time
D.600 years
CÂU HỎI 11: Homelessness is a problem in many big cities in the world. It
occurs when a part of the population does not have any fixed place to call
home. Hundreds of millions of people in the world spend at least some time of
the year homeless. This is an issue that the authorities are trying to deal with.
However, there are more things that each person can do to help those people.
What does the word "This" refer to?
A.Homeless
B.Some time
C.Each person
D.Authority
CÂU HỎI 12: We hope our work will help to change popular _______ about
disabled people.
A.misconception
B.mismanagement
Cmisinformation
D.misunderstanding
CÂU HỎI 13: Education _______ people to make the right choices.
A.empowers
B.enforces
C.engraves
D.enhances
CÂU HỎI 2: The party that was elected to power has no experience of
________.
A.government
B.governor
C.governed
D.govern
CÂU HỎI 3: Tsunamis are waves, but they are far different from normal
waves that occur every day in the ocean. A normal wave is created by the pull
of the moon's gravity, but tsunamis are a series of great sea waves that are
created by a shock from underwater. The most common causes of tsunamis are
underwater earthquakes, landslides, or volcanic eruptions.
According to the passage, what can create a tsunami?
A.The pull of the moon's gravity.
B.A large rock dropping into the ocean.
C.It is not known.
D.Shocks that occur underwater.
CÂU HỎI 4: On Sunday, 26th December, 2004, a 9.0-magnitude earthquake
occurred under the Indian Ocean near the west coast of the Indonesian island
of Sumatra. It displaced a large amount of water, and sent shock waves in
every direction, resulting in a series of 30-foot waves travelling up to 500 miles
per hour. These high speeds cause the waves to be very destructive. They
travelled unnoticed at first because they were not visible on the surface, a
common pattern in the occurrence of tsunamis.
The word “magnitude” in the text is closest in meaning to _________.
A.size
B.danger
C.importance
D.destructive
CÂU HỎI 5: The museum is full of rare and _______ treasures.
A.precious
B.worthless
C.common
D.ordinary
CÂU HỎI 6: The two companies have existing ties, including a collaboration to
develop and _______ a breast-cancer treatment.
A.stabilize
B.authorize
C.commercialize
D.sterilize
CÂU HỎI 7: Many of us wish we were in a better-paid or more interesting job
but don't know how to start looking for something else. If this describes you,
the first thing you need to do is update your résumé. A résumé is a tool that can
be used to obtain a job interview. Along with a cover letter, it is the first
impression a prospective employee makes on a potential employer. Therefore,
it is important that a résumé provide as much relevant information as possible
while remaining brief.
The word "brief" is closest in meaning to ________.
A.accurate
B.precise
C.informative
D.short
CÂU HỎI 8: Saving enough money now will _______ you to retire
comfortably.
A.enable
B.enhance
C.embed
D.embody
CÂU HỎI 9: If they want to increase output from the factory, they'll have to
_______.
A.modernize
B.modern
C.modernization
D.de-modern
CÂU HỎI 10: Tsunamis are waves, but they are far different from normal
waves that occur every day in the ocean. A normal wave is created by the pull
of the moon's gravity, but tsunamis are a series of great sea waves that are
created by a shock from underwater. The most common causes of tsunamis are
underwater earthquakes, landslides, or volcanic eruptions.
On Sunday, 26th December, 2004, a 9.0-magnitude earthquake occurred under
the Indian Ocean near the west coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It
displaced a large amount of water, and sent shock waves in every direction,
resulting in a series of 30-foot waves travelling up to 500 miles per hour. These
high speeds cause the waves to be very destructive. They travelled unnoticed at
first because they were not visible on the surface, a common pattern in the
occurrence of tsunamis.
Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage?
A.How a tsunami is caused.
B.Characteristics of ocean waves.
C.Normal waves and tsunamis.
D.How to predict a tsunami.
CÂU HỎI 11: Tsunamis are waves, but they are far different from normal
waves that occur every day in the ocean. A normal wave is created by the pull
of the moon's gravity, but tsunamis are a series of great sea waves that are
created by a shock from underwater. The most common causes of tsunamis are
underwater earthquakes, landslides, or volcanic eruptions.
On Sunday, 26th December, 2004, a 9.0-magnitude earthquake occurred under
the Indian Ocean near the west coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It
displaced a large amount of water, and sent shock waves in every direction,
resulting in a series of 30-foot waves travelling up to 500 miles per hour. These
high speeds cause the waves to be very destructive. They travelled unnoticed at
first because they were not visible an the surface, a common pattern in the
occurrence of tsunamis.
Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
A.Tsunamis may not be visible on the surface if the ocean is deep.
B.Tsunamis occur every day in the ocean.
C.Tsunamis are unusual because they are not created by the pull of the moon's
gravity.
D.The most common cause of a tsunami is an underwater earthquake.
CÂU HỎI 12: Broadcasting companies are putting their primetime shows
directly on the Internet and movie rental stores are _______ their DVD
collections to digital libraries.
A.making
B.converting
C.translating
D.moving
CÂU HỎI 13: You can argue that a man who does a job which brings him
personal satisfaction is already receiving part of his reward in the form of aso-
called “psychic wage”, and that it is the man with the boring, repetitive job
who needs more money to make up for the soul-destroying monotony of his
work. It is significant that that those jobs which are traditionally regarded as
“vocations” - nursing, teaching and the Church, for example - continue to be
poorly paid, while others, such as those in the world of sport or entertainment,
carry financial rewards out of all proportion to their social worth.
The argument of the “psychic wage” is used to explain why ______.
A.you should not try to compare the pay of different professions.
B.people who do socially important work are not always well paid.
C.some professional people are paid more than others.
D.people who do monotonous jobs are highly paid.
CÂU HỎI 14: Drinking a cup of coffee in the morning always ________ me.
A.energy
B.energetic
C.energizers
D.energizes
CÂU HỎI 15: She greeted me with a warm ________.
A.embracing
B.embrace
C.embracer
D.embraced
CÂU HỎI 1: A résumé should be no more than two sides of A4 paper. Make it
any longer and it won't get read. A résumé must be neatly typed, with at least
3/4 inch margins on all four: sides. Use underlining, capital letters, and
asterisks to highlight important information. A résumé should be single-spaced
with an extra line of space between blocks of information. Begin a résumé with
your name, address, and home and business telephone numbers. Do not
include age, marital status, or other personal facts. Next, many résumés list a
career goal, followed by a chronological outline of work experience, starting
with the most recent job and working backward including a brief description
of relevant duties and skills. Finally, include an outline of your educational
background from the most recent backward. Include dates, schools, and
diplomas awarded. Before you send it, make sure you check your spelling and
grammar, or get someone else to go over it if you can.
Which of the following should NOT be on your résumé?
A.The year you received your bachelor's degree.
B.Your nationality and the fact that you are single.
C.Your name, telephone, and fax number.
D.A description of the tasks you did in your last job.
CÂU HỎI 2: Money is often a source of tension and _______ in young married
couples.
A.disagree
B.disagreement
C.agreement
D.agree
CÂU HỎI 3: Many of us wish we were in a better-paid or more interesting job
but don't know how to start looking for something else. If this describes you,
the first thing you need to do is update your résumé. A résumé is a tool that can
be used to obtain a job interview. Along with a cover letter, it is the first
impression a prospective employee makes on a potential employer. Therefore,
it is important that a résumé provide as much relevant information as possible
while remaining brief.
What is the function of a résumé?
A.To describe your employment and educational background in extensive detail.
B.To act as a tool for getting you a job interview.
C.To give an employer a good first impression of you.
D.To provide an impressive example of your writing and typing skills.
CÂU HỎI 4: Although the amount of money that people earn is in reality
largely determined by market forces, this should not prevent us from seeking
some way to decide what is the right pay for the job. A starting point for such
an investigation would be to try to decide the ratio which ought to exist
between the highest and
the lowest paid. The picture is made more complicate by two factors: firstly, by
the “social wage”, i.e, the
welfare benefits which every citizen receives; and secondly, by the taxation
system, which is often used as an instrument of social justice by taxing high
incomes at a very high rate indeed. Allowing for these two things, most
countries now regard a ratio of 7:1 as socially acceptable. If it is less, the
highly-qualified people carrying heavy responsibilities become disillusioned
and might even end up by emigration (the so-
called “brain-drain” is evidence that this can happen). If it is more, the gap
between rich and poor will be so great that it will lead social tensions and
ultimately to violence.
The author mentions “brain-drain” as evidence to show that ________.
A.people with jobs or responsibility expect to be highly paid.
B.the poor are generally more patriotic than the rich.
C.well-educated people are prepared to emigrate whenever they can get a better
paid job.
D.high taxation is a useful and effective instrument of social justice.
CÂU HỎI 5: We are still waiting for the court to pronounce _______ on the
case.
A.development
B.achievement
C.measurement
D.judgment
CÂU HỎI 6: Although the amount of money that people earn is in reality
largely determined by market forces, this should not prevent us from seeking
some way to decide what is the right pay for the job. A starting point for such
an investigation would be to try to decide the ratio which ought to exist
between the highest and
the lowest paid. The picture is made more complicate by two factors: firstly, by
the “social wage”, i.e, the
welfare benefits which every citizen receives; and secondly, by the taxation
system, which is often used as an instrument of social justice by taxing high
incomes at a very high rate indeed. Allowing for these two things, most
countries now regard a ratio of 7:1 as socially acceptable. If it is less, the
highly-qualified people carrying heavy responsibilities become disillusioned
and might even end up by emigration (the so-
called “brain-drain” is evidence that this can happen). If it is more, the gap
between rich and poor will be so great that it will lead social tensions and
ultimately to violence.
The author mentions “brain-drain” as evidence to show that ________.
A.the poor are generally more patriotic than the rich.
B.well-educated people are prepared to emigrate whenever they can get a better
paid job.
C.high taxation is a useful and effective instrument of social justice.
D.people with jobs or responsibility expect to be highly paid.
CÂU HỎI 7: Broadcasting companies are putting their primetime shows
directly on the Internet and movie rental stores are _______ their DVD
collections to digital libraries.
A.making
B.converting
C.translating
D.moving
CÂU HỎI 7: They generally disseminate news of interest to a particular group
or readers or feature news about a specific topic.
Thanks to the development of the Internet, we can now get access to electronic
newspapers. To some extent, e-newspapers are cheap, up-to-date, and
convenient for most readers in the world.
The word “disseminate” is closest in meaning to _______.
A.feed
B.spread
C.entertain
D.read
CÂU HỎI 2: In parts of Africa, this is a typical day for a village woman. At
4:45 a. m, she gets up, washes and eats. It takes her a half hour to walk to the
fields, and she works there until 3:00 p.m. she collects firewood and gets home
at 4:00. She spends the next hour and a half preparing food to cook. Then she
collects water for another hour. From 6: 30 to 8:30 she cooks. After dinner, she
spends an hour washing the dishes and her children. She goes to bed at 9:30
p.m.
A typical African woman spends ______ collecting firewood every day.
A.2 hours
B.3 hours
C.1 hour
D.4 hours
CÂU HỎI 3: There was _____ evidence, so we had to find him not guilty.
A.improbable
B.insufficient
C.immature
D.irresponsible
CÂU HỎI 4: Martin is not _____ but I think close to it. I never saw him read a
newspaper, for instance.
A.literation
B.literate
C.illiterate
D.illiterately

CÂU HỎI 5: He went out but left the door unlocked. He was so _______.
A.responsibility
B.responsible
C.irresponsibility
D.irresponsible
CÂU HỎI 6: The Pennsylvania Dutch are _____s of early German immigrants.
A.tolerant
B.defiant
C.resident
D.descendant
CÂU HỎI 7: In some parts of the world he used fire to signal messages. Red
Indian, for example, used fire to make smoke signals. In some other countries,
people lit fire to warn their friends of danger.
Fire was used by Red Indian _______.
A.to burn down trees.
B.to frighten away enemies.
C.to send messages.
D.to make gas and electricity.
CÂU HỎI 8: One of the main sources for the spreading of news and events
throughout the world is the newspaper.
The purpose of newspaper is to inform the public of political, social, economic
and entertainment happenings, among other things. Generally, there are three
types nof newspapers: daily newspapers, weekly newspaper, and special-
interest newspapers.
Three types of newpapers are _______.
A.weekly newspapers, monthly newspapers, yearly newspapers.
B.daily newspapers, weekly newspapers and monthly newspapers.
C.daily newspapers, weekly newspapers and special-interest newspapers.
D.weekly newspapers, monthly newspapers and special-interest newspapers.
CÂU HỎI 9: Television has an important role to play in _____ new scientific
ideas.
A.popularize
B.popularizing
C.popularity
D.popular
CÂU HỎI 10: The mother is usually the manager of the household. She takes
care of the children and supervises household tasks. She also helps to earn a
living and (help) make decisions affecting the family. She plans the menu, does
the shopping, and prepares the family meals. She either supervises or does
house cleaning, laundry, ironing and other similar tasks. Today, however, both
mother and father can share roles in homemaking and breadwinning.
The following sentence is true about the mother in a family in Japan.
A.She is responsible for doing the heavy lifting.
B.She is responsible for the household finances.
C.She is responsible for handling the household.
D.She is responsible for the making the most important decisions.
CÂU HỎI 11: House prices ______ed a further 20 percent.
A.sore
B.soar
C.saw
D.sour
CÂU HỎI 12: The son in the family assists the father with some household
activities such as doing simple home repair. He helps the mother in the kitchen
and with other household tasks. He also assists with other activities in the home
like taking care of younger brothers or sisters, watering the plants, and
cleaning the house.
The word “assists” is the closest in meaning to ______.
A.does
B.makes
C.helps
D.gives
CÂU HỎI 13: The daughter in the family helps the mother to do some of the
household tasks like grocery shopping, cooking, washing dishes, cleaning, and
keeping the house tidy. She also helps in taking care of the younger brothers or
sisters. She may assist brother in other household tasks like doing the laundry.
What does the daughter in Japan do?
A.She also helps to make important decisions.
B.She runs the family.
C.She contributes to earning a living.
D.She assists parents to take care of household chores or siblings.
CÂU HỎI 14: My aunt is one of those people who can talk to anyone about
anything. If she goes to a party where she doesn't know any of the people, she
just walks up to the first person that she sees and introduces herself. And yet
she doesn't seem to talk about deeply important things like politics or religion.
She always starts off on something very obvious like the other person's job.
At parties where she does not know anybody, my aunt normally ______.
A.sits alone and avoids talking to other people.
B.asks people to introduce themselves to her.
C.feels embarrassed and stays away from people.
D.comes over to the first person and introduces herself.
CÂU HỎI 15: In a typical family in Japan, different members have their roles
and responsibilities to perform. The father is the head of the family. He takes
cares of his family by earning a living, guiding the children, and making the
final decisions that affect the family. He helps the mother manage the
household and is responsible for the hard stuff like lifting heavy things and
repair work like fixing plumbing and electricity.
The mother is usually the manager of the household. She takes care of the
children and supervises household tasks. She also helps to earn a living and
(help) make decisions affecting the family. She plans the menu, does the
shopping, and prepares the family meals. She either supervises or does house
cleaning, laundry, ironing and other similar tasks. Today, however, both
mother and father can share roles in homemaking and breadwinning.
The role of the father in a typical family in Japan is ________.
A.housekeeper
B.breadwinner
C.homemaker
D.housewife
CÂU HỎI 1: International organizations and programs run by developed
nations are starting to help women, as well as men, improve their agricultural
production. Governments have already passed some laws affecting women
because of the UNO Decade for Women. The UNO report will affect the
changes now happening in the family and society.
By whom (what) was the Decade for Women organized?
A.By many African countries.
B.By the World Health Organization.
C.By developing countries.
D.By the United Nations Organization.
CÂU HỎI 2: I can’t understand what he wrote. His writing was almost
_______.
A.incurable
B.irrational
C.impatient
D.illegible

CÂU HỎI 3: I will not _______ that kind of behaviour in my class.

A.reside
B.defy
Capply
D.tolerate
CÂU HỎI 4: I won't ask John for advice in the future; what he told me was
completely ______ to my situation.
A.irrelevant
B.irrelated
C.relevant
D.relating
CÂU HỎI 5: It's quite _____ that the thief climbed through the window when
it's nearly 20 meters above the ground.
A.possible
B.impossible
C.possibly
D.impossibly
CÂU HỎI 6: In developing countries, where three fourths of the world’s
population live, sixty percent of the people who can’t read and write are
women. Being illiterate doesn’t mean they are not intelligent. It does mean it is
difficult for them to change their lives. They produce more than half of the
food. In Africa eighty percent of all agricultural work is done by women. There
are many programs to help poor countries develop their agriculture. However,
for years, these programs provided money and training for men.
Why do people say women produce more than half of the food in Africa?
A.Because 60 percent of women are illiterate.
B.Women find it hard to change lives.
C.Because 80 percent of all agricultural work is done by women.
D.Most women are not intelligent.
CÂU HỎI 7: They generally disseminate news of interest to a particular group
or readers or feature news about a specific topic.
Thanks to the development of the Internet, we can now get access to electronic
newspapers. To some extent, e-newspapers are cheap, up-to-date, and
convenient for most readers in the world.
We can easily get access to electronic newspapers because they are ______.
A.quick, cheap, and convenient.
B.up-to-date, convenient, and not expensive.
C.modern, quick and up-to-date.
D.modern, up-to-date but expensive.
CÂU HỎI 8: In developing countries, where three fourths of the world’s
population lives, sixty percent of the people who can’t read and write are
women. Being illiterate doesn’t mean they are not intelligent. It does mean it is
difficult for them to change their lives. They produce more than half of the
food. In Africa eighty percent of all agricultural work is done by women. There
are many programs to help poor countries develop their agriculture. However,
for years, these programs provided money and training for men.
Which of these statements is not TRUE?
A.In the past only men in poor countries got benefit from many international
programs.
B.Because they are illiterate, women are not intelligent.
C.It is difficult for woman to change their lives because of their illiteracy.
D.Women’s roles in the family and society are changing nowadays.
CÂU HỎI 9: I asked her once what her secret was. She said that the most
important thing in a conversation was listening. People love to talk about
themselves, so if you allow them to do so, it's very easy to keep a conversation
going. You have to listen very carefully and ask questions. And you have to
look interested, too. So don't keep looking at other things in the room while
you're talking to someone.
What should you NOT do when you have a conversation with someone?
A.Looking very interested in his or her story.
B.Listening very carefully and asking questions.
C.Paying him or her compliments.
D.Looking at other things in the room.
CÂU HỎI 10: How much would it cost to _____ a car for the weekend?
A.high
B.hint
C.hire
D.height
CÂU HỎI 11: I asked her once what her secret was. She said that the most
important thing in a conversation was listening. People love to talk about
themselves, so if you allow them to do so, it's very easy to keep a conversation
going. You have to listen very carefully and ask questions. And you have to
look interested, too. So don't keep looking at other things in the room while
you're talking to someone.
The writer’s aunt thinks that it's very easy to keep a conversation going if you
______.
A.talk about politics or religion.
B.let people talk about themselves.
C.let people hear about yourself.
D.ask people about their secrets.
CÂU HỎI 12: This place is in need of ______.
A.decor
B.decorator
C.decorate
D.decoration
CÂU HỎI 13: Even though wages are rising, the cost of living is much ______
than before.
A.high
B.height
C.highest
D.higher
CÂU HỎI 14: The school is based on the fundamental ________ that each child
should develop its full potential.
A.president
B.principle
C.principal
D.provincial
CÂU HỎI 15: Daily newspapers publish at least one edition every weekday.
Most dailies also have a weekend endition. Daily newspaper often have sections
for news, sports, arts and entetainment, business and classified advertising.
Most daily newspapers publish _______.
A.one edition every weekend.
B.one different endition for one different section.
C.only one endition every weekday.
D.at least once every weekday and once at weekend.
CÂU HỎI 1: Man discovered fire many thousands years ago. The first time he
saw fire was probably when the tree was struck by lightning. He soon learnt
how to make fire for himself. However, man probably made his fire by rubbing
two sticks together.
Fire was very important to man. He needed fire to keep himself warm at night.
He used fire to cook his food. He used fire to frighten away enemies and wild
animals. In some parts of the world he used fire to signal messages. Red
Indian, for example, used fire to make smoke signals. In some other countries,
people lit fire to warn their friends of danger.
Fire was also used to give light. Before the invention of oil lamb, men used
burning sticks as torches. And before man discovered gas and electricity, he
hung small fires in wire basket from post to light the streets.
Man probable first made fire _______.
A.from a candle.
B.from a tree struck by lightning.
C.by rubbing two sticks together.
D.from wire basket hung on poster.
CÂU HỎI 3: The local _______ were angry at the lack of parking spaces.
A.residents
B.descendants
C.vacants
D.relevant
CÂU HỎI 2: Fire was also used to give light. Before the invention of oil lamb,
men used burning sticks as torches. And before man discovered gas and
electricity, he hung small fires in wire basket from post to light the streets.
The first street light was _______.
A.large bonfires
B.candles
C.small fires in hanging basket
D.burning trees
CÂU HỎI 3: When I arrived in London, the customs officials opened my bags
_______ the contents.
A.suspect
B.expect
C.inspect
D.retrospect
CÂU HỎI 2: Findings show that losing plants and animals is not only reducing
our quality of life but actually endangering our very existence. We cut down
rich rain-forests and replace them with one species plantations, such as pine
and eucalyptus. We plough up meadows rich in different 10 grasses and herbs
and replace them with one grass, for instance rye or wheat.
What is the purpose of the paragraph?
A.To show natural mechanisms at work.
B.To give examples of the loss of biodiversity.
C.To give example of variety of species.
D.To show how ecosystems can work better.
CÂU HỎI 3: One step beyond automated machines is the industrial robot, the
heart arid brain of which is the microcomputer. Unlike most automated
machines, industrial robots can be programmed to do a variety of tasks that
are usually accompanied by human factory workers. Like their human
counterparts, industrial robots can be switched from one job to another and
can be programmed to handle new tasks. Thus far, robots have found their
greatest use in assembling mechanical components. However, they are swiftly
branching from basic assembly operations to construction and mining, and
their most glamorous use of all, the exploration of oceans and outer space.
This passage would most likely be found in _______.
A.a medical journal.
B.a popular science journal.
C.a book of short stories.
D.an entertainment magazine.
CÂU HỎI 4: _______ food is not good for health.
A.Rapid
B.Quick
C.Instant
D.Fast
CÂU HỎI 5: At first her eyes _______ horror, and then she ________ tears.
A.trapped in – burst into
B.filled with – broke out
C.trapped in – broke into
D.filled with – burst into
CÂU HỎI 6: I don't think we should _______ a decision yet; we should wait.
A.make
B.cause
C.do
D.give
CÂU HỎI 7: One step beyond automated machines is the industrial robot, the
heart arid brain of which is the microcomputer. Unlike most automated
machines, industrial robots can be programmed to do a variety of tasks that
are usually accompanied by human factory workers. Like their human
counterparts, industrial robots can be switched from one job to another and
can be programmed to handle new tasks. Thus far, robots have found their
greatest use in assembling mechanical components. However, they are swiftly
branching from basic assembly operations to construction and mining, and
their most glamorous use of all, the exploration of oceans and outer space.
The author's main purpose in writing this passage is to _______.
A.narrate a story about the industrial robot.
B.describe the industrial robot and its uses.
C.compare the industrial robot to human factory workers.
D.argue the advantages of the industrial robot.
CÂU HỎI 8: We find that bright children are rarely held back by mixed-
ability teaching. On the contrary, both their knowledge and experience are
enriched. We feel that there are many disadvantages in streaming pupils. It
does not take into account the fact that children develop at different rates. It
can have a bad effect on both the bright and the not-so-bright child. After all, it
can be quite discouraging to be at the bottom of the top grade.
The phrase “held back” in paragraph 1 means _________.
A.prevented from advancing.
B.forced to study in lower classes.
C.made to lag behind.
D.made to remain in the same classes.
CÂU HỎI 9: In ________, I think my marriage was doomed from the
beginning.
A.memorial
B.hindsight
C.highlight
D.retrospect
CÂU HỎI 10: Findings show that losing plants and animals is not only
reducing our quality of life but actually endangering our very existence. We cut
down rich rain-forests and replace them with one species plantations, such as
pine and eucalyptus. We plough up meadows rich in different 10 grasses and
herbs and replace them with one grass, for instance rye or wheat.
Which of the following is not a species used to replace a rich ecosystem?
A.Herbs
B.Eucalyptus
C.Pine
D.Rye
CÂU HỎI 11: We find that bright children are rarely held back by mixed-
ability teaching. On the contrary, both their knowledge and experience are
enriched. We feel that there are many disadvantages in streaming pupils. It
does not take into account the fact that children develop at different rates. It
can have a bad effect on both the bright and the not-so-bright child. After all, it
can be quite discouraging to be at the bottom of the top grade!
Besides, it is rather unreal to grade people just according to their intellectual
ability. This is only one aspect of their total personality. We are concerned to
develop the abilities of all our pupils to the full, not just their academy ability.
We also value personal qualities and social skills, and we find that mixed-
ability teaching contributes to all these aspects of learning.
In our classrooms, we work in various ways. The pupils often work in groups;
this gives them the opportunity to learn to co-operate, to share, and to develop
leadership skills. They also learn how to cope with personal problems as well as
learning how to think, to make decisions, to analyze and evaluate, and to
communicate effectively. The pupils learn from each other as well as from the
teachers.
Sometimes the pupils work in pairs; sometimes they work on individual tasks
and assignments; and they can do this at their own speed. They also have some
formal class teaching when this is appropriate. We encourage our pupils to use
the library, and we teach them the skills they need in order to do this
effectively. An advanced pupil can do advanced work; it does not matter what
age the child is. We expect our pupils to do their best, not their least, and we
give them every encouragement to attain this goal.
Which of the following statements can best summarize the main idea of the
passage?
A.Children, in general develop at different rates.
B.Bright children do benefit from mixed- class teaching.
C.Various ways of teaching should be encouraged in class.
D.The aim of education is to find out how to teach the bright and not-so bright
pupils.
CÂU HỎI 12: No one knows who killed her, but the police ________ her
husband.
A.suspect
B.perspective
C.retrospect
D.expect
CÂU HỎI 13:Scientists believe they now have scientific evidence to prove that
ecosystems work better when there is a greater variety of species within them.
This bio-diversity is being lost destroying natural mechanisms that could
repair the damage caused by man.
Findings show that losing plants and animals is not only reducing our quality
of life but actually endangering our very existence. We cut down rich rain-
forests and replace them with one species plantations, such as pine and
eucalyptus. We plough up meadows rich in different 10 grasses and herbs and
replace them with one grass, for instance rye or wheat.
When a natural ecosystem is simplified the basic processes in the ecosystem are
altered and even damaged. Without their bio-diversity 15 they are not able to
serve as the natural cleaners of our planet. No longer are they able to absorb
the carbon dioxide that is being produced in excess. The result is global
warming, caused by the increase in the "greenhouse effect", and ultimately, or
even sooner, there will be a change in the world's climate.
Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A.Natural Mechanism
B.The Loss of Biodiversity
C.The Variety of Species
D.How Ecosystems Work Better
CÂU HỎI 14: I always try to ______ my homework in the morning, after
______ my bed.
A.making – making
B.doing – doing
C.doing – making
D.making – doing
CÂU HỎI 15: One step beyond automated machines is the industrial robot, the
heart arid brain of which is the microcomputer. Unlike most automated
machines, industrial robots can be programmed to do a variety of tasks that
are usually accompanied by human factory workers. Like their human
counterparts, industrial robots can be switched from one job to another and
can be programmed to handle new tasks. Thus far, robots have found their
greatest use in assembling mechanical components. However, they are swiftly
branching from basic assembly operations to construction and mining, and
their most glamorous use of all, the exploration of oceans and outer space.
The author's reaction to an innovative form of transportation, such as the
electric car, would most likely be _______.
A.positive
B.confusion
C.surprise
D.negative