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ĐỀ SỐ 1
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 1. Taking a flight is __________ than travelling by train.
A. most expensive B. more expensive C. as expensive D. the more expensive
Question 2. He intended _________ tertiary education in the UK.
A. to pursue B. pursuing C. to pursuing D. pursue
Question 3. Mathew is busy with two important projects, so he can’t ________ extra work.
A. look out B. switch off C. turn up D. take on
Question 4. She _________ for this multinational since she graduated from college last year.
A. worked B. was working C. had worked D. has been working
Question 5. You’d better not mention a pay rise to Joey; it’s such a sore ______ to him.
A. act B. light C. point D. change
Question 6. My grandfather enjoys playing _______ tennis in the afternoon.
A. an B. Ø (no article) C. the D. a
Question 7. We decided to climb to the top of the mountain to admire the ______ of the sea.
A. beautify B. beautiful C. beauty D. beautifully
Question 8. The sales ______ helped me wrap my purchase and tie it with ribbon.
A. employee B. colleague C. officer D. clerk
Question 9. The museum was crowded with tourists, ________?
A. wasn’t it B. has it C. didn’t it D. isn’t it
Question 10. Mary will wear this dress ________.
A. when the graduation ceremony was held
B. after the graduation ceremony had been held
C. as the graduation ceremony is held
D. once the graduation ceremony was held
Question 11. I feel relaxed and comfortable because my parents never _______ pressure on me.
A. take B. pay C. keep D. put
Question 12. The books ________ from the local library last week should be returned by Friday.
A. borrowed B. were borrowed C. borrowing D. to borrow
Question 13. The students are enthusiastic ________ their first field trip to Ha Long Bay.
A. in B. about C. at D. with
Question 14. That the crew abandoned their efforts to find the missing victims after the earthquake was a
sort of _______ acceptance.
A. retired B. surrendered C. resigned D. vacated
Question 15. Cooking utensils ________ before you cook any dishes.
A. will wash B. have washed C. are washing D. must be washed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Question 16. Tony and Phillips are talking about social networking sites.
- Tony: “I believe that there are some dangers of using social networking sites.”
- Phillips: “________. They can expose us to identity theft.”
A. I quite agree B. That’s not true
C. I don’t go along with you D. No, I don’t think so
Question 17. Nam is talking to Lan after the talent contest.
- Nam: “Your performance was amazing!” - Lan: “__________”
A. You’re welcome. B. Never mind.
C. It’s nice of you to say so. D. What a pity!
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 18. A. temple B. household C. account D. farmer
Question 19. A. interview B. recognise C. motivate D. entertain
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 20. A. game B. germ C. ground D. guest
Question 21. A. night B. mile C. life D. ski
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22. Although we tried to persuade him to change the marketing strategy, he dug his heels in
and didn’t accept our proposal.
A. refused to change his ideas B. decided to invest more
C. denied what he had done D. was willing to change his mind
Question 23. James wishes he would be more confident when speaking in front of a large group of
people.
A. certain B. relaxed C. nervous D. frightening
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 24. It’s such a complex situation that simple actions cannot be effective.
A. typical B. clear C. supportive D. difficult
Question 25. The city council has recently launched a new campaign to cut car emissions.
A. start B. reduce C. follow D. find
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
We tend to associate computer games with young people, and it is true the majority of gamers are
young. (26) _______, a group from Sweden is showing that reaching the age of retirement doesn’t mean
that you stop having fun. With an average age over 60, the Silver Snipers are the oldest team to take part
in professional gaming competition. And don’t be (27) ______ by their elderly. They take their playing
very seriously!
Although they don’t enjoy much success in terms of winning trophies, they get enormous (28)
_______ from taking part. They have a website, and (29) _______ loyal supporters who cheer them on.
They even have a professional coach (30) ______ helps improve their performance. But their main
ambition is to show that gaming is for everyone, old and young!
(Adapted from Formula by Sheila Dignen and Jacky Newbrook)
Question 26. A. Moreover B. Even though C. However D. Hence
Question 27. A. disabled B. discouraged C. disobeyed D. disrupted
Question 28. A. achievement B. realisation C. prosperity D. satisfaction
Question 29. A. every B. a little C. many D. others
Question 30. A. whose B. where C. who D. which
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.
The Plastiki looks similar to many other boats in Sydney harbour. It’s eighteen metres long, six
metres wide and it weighs about twelve thousand kilogrammes. It carries a crew of six people and has an
average speed of five knots. However, once you get near to the Plastiki you realise there’s a big
difference. It’s made of twelve thousand five hundred re-used plastic bottles.
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David de Rothschild is an environmentalist who has crossed Antarctica and explored the
Ecuadorian Amazon. One day he was reading some information about all the plastic in the seas and
oceans. He couldn’t believe what he was reading. For example, humans throw away four out of every five
plastic bottles they use, and plastic rubbish causes about eighty per cent of the pollution in the sea. In
addition, scientists think that around one million seabirds die every year from plastic pollution. De
Rothschild decided he wanted to help fight pollution in the sea. To help more people understand the
problem, he started building a boat made of plastic bottles.
As well as building the boat with recycled plastic, it was important for him to make the boat
environmentally friendly and user-friendly. The boat uses renewable energy such as wind power and solar
energy. The crew can make meals with vegetables from the small garden at the back of the boat. They can
take a break from work and get some exercise by using the special exercise bicycle. The energy from the
bike provides power for the boat’s computers. And if anyone needs to take a shower, the boat’s shower
uses saltwater from the sea.
(Adapted from Life by John Hughes, Helen Stephenson and Paul Dummett)
Question 31. Which could be the best title for the passage?
A. An Extraordinary Man B. Life at Sea
C. The Problem of Plastic Bottles D. A Boat with a Difference
Question 32. The word they in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
A. scientists B. humans C. plastic bottles D. seas and oceans
Question 33. According to paragraph 2, De Rothschild was shocked when he ________.
A. travelled between Antarctica and the Ecuadorian Amazon
B. read some information about plastic at seas and oceans
C. participated in an environmental campaign
D. built his first plastic boat
Question 34. The word fight in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. compete B. divide C. compare D. tackle
Question 35. Which of the following is TRUE about the Plastiki, according to the passage?
A. It has a totally different appearance when compared to other boats.
B. It was made of plastic and other materials which are hard to decompose.
C. Daily life activities aren’t interrupted when living on the boat.
D. Clean water exists in abundance on the boat.
For Sean O’Brien, it was just an ordinary night out with friends. He knew that people sometimes
mocked him for being overweight, and he was usually able to shrug it off. But this time, as well as
laughing at him in person, someone decided to publicly fat-shame him by posting a video of him dancing
online, with a hurtful comment. Sean was completely unaware of it, but the post about him was shared
widely, and it prompted a wave of abuse from immature Internet trolls.
However, as well as the cyberbullies, other people were watching. A group of women in
California, who were campaigning to encourage people to have a positive body image whatever their size,
decided to take action. They put out a message on Twitter, inviting Sean on an all-expenses- paid trip
from London to Los Angeles, to meet and dance with them. When Sean’s friends first told him about the
search for ‘dancing man’, he figured it was a bit of nonsense which would soon blow over, and decided
not to bother doing anything about it.
But the movement got bigger and bigger. Sean rethought his decision, made contact, and the
women - all 1,700 of them - started raising money to throw him an extra-special party in LA. He went to
the party in California. Sean had assumed that just a few people would turn up, but he realised his mistake
as soon as he saw over 1,000 people queuing to get into the nightclub! Sean danced all night and the story
of how he and the women’s group in California took a stance against cyberbullying was reported around
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the world. As a result of the event, some of the women set up Dance Free Movement, an online forum
where anyone who felt they had been bullied or victimised could receive support. The ‘dancing man’
himself has become a fundraiser for several anti-bullying charities.
Sean commented in an interview at the time that he was amazed that something which started out
so badly, had become such a positive movement. He said that he had actually never really thought about
the people who posted the original images, concluding that they must have their own insecurities, to put
the spotlight on someone else so maliciously. Sean certainly had the last laugh. We are often told that the
best idea is not to give bullies any attention, but it may be that the best way to deal with cyberbullying is
to act as these women did and be brave enough to make it clear that we are uncomfortable with this kind
of behaviour, that we disagree with what is being said and that bullying is completely unacceptable.
(Adapted from High Note by Rachael Roberts and Caroline Krantz)
Question 36. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. An Inspirational Story of a Disabled Man
B. Negative Impacts of Cyberbullying on Teenagers
C. The Dancing Man Has the Last Laugh
D. Online Bullies Have Been Silenced!
Question 37. The word prompted in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. triggered B. terminated C. compared D. discouraged
Question 38. According to paragraph 1, Sean O’Brien didn’t realise that ________.
A. he was teased by some of his acquaintances for being overweight
B. he was laughed by some Internet users for his awkward behaviour
C. he became a victim of body shaming on the Internet
D. his dance video was leaked by his casual friends
Question 39. The word them in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. Sean’s friends B. women C. expenses D. cyberbullies
Question 40. The phrase blow over in paragraph 2 mostly means _______.
A. become a controversial topic B. incite intense hatred
C. gradually become less strong D. provide genuine pleasure
Question 41. Which of the following is true about Sean O’Brien according to the passage?
A. He wasn’t required to pay any costs to join the dance party in California.
B. He wasn’t taken aback by the number of people joining his dance party.
C. He accepted the offer by a group of women in California without hesitation.
D. He established an online forum for those who got cyberbullied like him.
Question 42. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Most Internet users now enjoy hiding their identities online.
B. Sean wasn’t brave enough to raise his voice against cyberbullies.
C. Sean’s case is rather different from other cases of cyberbullying.
D. It was nothing new for Sean to be ridiculed for his weight.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions.
Question 43. The reigning champion followed a punishable exercise regime so as to defend his title at his
A B C D
next tournament.
Question 44. Both Mary and I haven’t attended the senior prom two weeks ago.
A B C D
Question 45. This new technology is becoming very popular because they enable computers to read
A B C
coded messages.
D
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to each of the following questions.
Question 46. This is the first time I’ve been to Australia.
A. I used to visit Australia many years ago. B. I haven’t visited Australia for years.
C. I haven’t visited Australia before. D. I have visited Australia many times.
Question 47. “Why were you absent from class yesterday?” asked the teacher.
A. The teacher asked me why I had been absent from class the day before.
B. The teacher asked me why had I been absent from class the day before.
C. The teacher asked me why was I absent from class the day before.
D. The teacher asked me why I were absent from class the day before.
Question 48. You’re permitted to use calculators in the exam room.
A. You mustn’t use calculators in the exam room.
B. You can use calculators in the exam room.
C. You needn’t use calculators in the exam room.
D. You should use calculators in the exam room.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each
pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49. The Internet connection wasn’t stable. She couldn’t attend her online class.
A. Unless the Internet connection is stable, she can’t attend her online class.
B. Provided that the Internet connection were stable, she could attend her online class.
C. If only the Internet connection had been stable, she could have attended her online class.
D. If the Internet connection hadn’t been stable, she couldn’t have attended her online class.
Question 50. Her talk on gender equality was very intriguing. Everyone in the conference room listened
attentively to it.
A. However intriguing her talk on gender equality was, everyone in the conference room listened
attentively to it.
B. So fascinating was her talk on gender equality that everyone in the conference room listened
attentively to it.
C. No sooner had everyone in the conference room listened attentively to her talk on gender
equality than it became interesting.
D. Not only was her talk on gender equality gripping but also everyone in the conference room
listened attentively to it.
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ĐỀ SỐ 2
Question 1. A. extensive B. difficult C. portable D. beautiful
Question 2. A. affect B. compare C. cycle D. reject
Question 3. A. chest B. check C. chef D. cheek
Question 4. A. leaf B. earth C. cream D. deal
Question 5. The recycling campaign, ______ by a group of high school students in the city, has attracted
a lot of attention.
A. initiated B. to be initiated C. initiating D. was initiated
Question 6. The library was closed, _______?
A. was it B. didn’t it C. isn’t it D. wasn’t it
Question 7. Mary was preparing dishes while her in-laws _______ in the living room.
A. are talking B. were talking C. have talked D. had talked
Question 8. Parents’ high expectations can put _______ pressure on their children who are vulnerable to
depression.
A. unseemly B. unjust C. undue D. untimely
Question 9. The price of petrol is getting _______ expensive.
A. more and more B. more than C. the more than D. the more
Question 10. My father agreed ________ a two-week holiday in Japan.
A. to take B. taking C. take D. to taking
Question 11. Doing regular exercise can help ________ your muscles.
A. strongly B. strength C. strengthen D. strong
Question 12. He was quite surprised _______ the final result.
A. for B. at C. of D. from
Question 13. Simple actions like picking up litter on the street can _____ a difference to the environment.
A. hold B. make C. keep D. pay
Question 14. They will have dinner __________.
A. when every guest was arriving B. since every guest arrived
C. after every guest had arrived D. as soon as every guest arrives
Question 15. Those plastic bottles __________ instead of being thrown away.
A. are reusing B. have reused C. will reuse D. can be reused
Question 16. When Clara lost her job last year, she plumbed the _______ of despair.
A. weights B. lengths C. depths D. widths
Question 17. There are some ________ agencies in the region where you can seek help to find work.
A. employment B. career C. profession D. occupation
Question 18. Today is ______ best day of her life. It’s her wedding day.
A. a B. the C. an D. Ø (no article)
Question 19. Thanks to our careful preparation, the year-end party ________ very well.
A. took up B. came off C. turned up D. went off
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20. If there is no prospect of improvement in the weather, we will have to cancel our camping
trip.
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A. difference B. simplicity C. possibility D. contrary
Question 21. David has acquired a good knowledge of French thanks to his hard work.
A. gained B. benefited C. shared D. shaped
the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22. The melody rang a bell, but I couldn’t remember what the name of the song was.
A. produced a big sound B. was decorated with a bell
C. was very familiar D. sounded quite strange
Question 23. It’s now regarded as normal when men stay at home to look after children.
A. acceptable B. unusual C. difficult D. promising
Question 24. Tony and Jessica are talking about helping those in need.
- Tony: “I believe that we benefit a lot from helping disadvantaged people in the community.”
- Jessica: “________. It gives us a strong sense of responsibility.”
A. I couldn’t agree with you more B. No, I don’t think so
C. That’s an absurd idea D. It’s hard to say
Question 25. Ngoc is talking to Mai after class.
- Ngoc: “Thank you for lending me your calculator.” - Mai: “___________”
A. Well done! B. Never mind. C. I’m sorry. D. No worries!
Question 26. Henry didn’t attend the graduation ceremony. Now he regrets it.
A. If only Henry hadn’t attended the graduation ceremony, he would regret it.
B. Unless Henry attends the graduation ceremony, he will regret it.
C. Provided that Henry attended the graduation ceremony, he wouldn’t regret it.
D. If Henry had attended the graduation ceremony, he wouldn’t regret it.
Question 27. He will lose his life if he continues driving at such breakneck speed. He isn’t aware of that
much.
A. Little does he realise that he will lose his life if he continues driving at such breakneck speed.
B. Hardly had he driven at such breakneck speed did he realise that he would lose his life.
C. Only after he had driven at such breakneck speed did he realise that he would lose his life.
D. Not only does he drive at such breakneck speed but he also realises that he will lose his life.
Question 28. “When did you submit your homework?” The teacher asked him.
A. The teacher asked him when did he submit his homework.
B. The teacher asked him when he had submitted his homework.
C. The teacher asked him when he submitted his homework.
D. The teacher asked him when had he submitted his homework.
Question 29. I haven’t visited Hanoi for one month.
A. The last time I visited Hanoi was one month ago.
B. I didn’t visit Hanoi one month ago.
C. I have visited Hanoi for one month.
D. I started to visit Hanoi one month ago.
Question 30. It’s optional for first-year students to attend this workshop.
A. First-year students need to attend this workshop.
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B. First-year students must attend this workshop.
C. First-year students don’t have to attend this workshop.
D. First-year students shouldn’t attend this workshop.
Question 31. Some researchers declare that their experiments only have a negligent effect on animals, but
A B
animal rights activists do not share their viewpoint.
C D
Question 32. The museum is open to the public, but they are closed on weekends and holidays.
A B C D
Question 33. Many people think that manual workers have been replaced by robots in the future.
A B C D
CYCLING IN LONDON
Up until recently the British were not exactly keen on cycling. In fact, only a quarter of the twenty
million bicycles in the country were thought to be in (34) _______ use. Over the last year, though, the
number of cyclists in urban areas, particularly in London, has grown by 83 per cent. This has turned the
capital into a cleaner, less noisy city compared to (35) _____ others in Europe.
How was this possible? It is all thanks to the National Cycle Network project (36) _____, in the
last few years, has managed to encourage many people to use their bicycles either to travel to work or for
fun. (37) _______, the provision of bicycle parking in the streets, at railway and underground stations, in
schools and in the workplace has contributed significantly to the rise in the number of cyclists. It is
estimated that nearly 75 per cent of the population live within two miles of a route and more cycling (38)
______ are made than ever before.
(Adapted from FCE Use of English by Virginia Evans)
Question 34. A. proper B. suitable C. normal D. regular
Question 35. A. much B. each C. many D. a little
Question 36. A. what B. when C. which D. who
Question 37. A. Moreover B. However C. Therefore D. Because
Question 38. A. travels B. tours C. journeys D. trips
Scientists have dreamed for a long time about building a ‘flying train’ which can float through the
air above the tracks. With Maglev technology, their dreams are now a reality. Maglev trains have no
wheels. Instead, powerful magnets lift them into the air and push them forward, at speeds of up to 500
km per hour.
As well as speed, Maglev has a number of advantages over other transport systems. The trains are
quieter and the journey is smoother because they don’t have wheels. They are also greener because they
don’t use fuel and so create less pollution. Right now there is only one high-speed Maglev train system in
the world. It carries passengers from Shanghai city centre to the airport. However, work has started on a
new, longer Maglev track in Japan. Trains will go from Tokyo to Nagoya in 40 minutes. But don’t expect
to ride on it on your next trip to Japan. It won’t open until 2027! Then, in 2045, the line will extend to
Osaka.
There is one major problem with Maglev technology: it is incredibly expensive to build the tracks.
Transport planners predict that the Tokyo to Osaka line will cost 91 billion dollars. The high cost means
that Maglev technology probably won’t replace other forms of transport in the near future. However, the
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technology is still in development and somebody might find a cheaper and simpler way to build the
tracks. And then, who knows? In the future, some of us might fly to work by train.
(Adapted from Navigate by Caroline Krantz and Julie Norton)
Question 39. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. The End of Trains? B. Flying by Train
C. Train System in Shanghai D. The Next Generation of Technology
Question 40. The word powerful in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. heavy B. simple C. standard D. strong
Question 41. According to paragraph 2, Maglev trains ________.
A. don’t do much harm to the environment B. require a special type of fuel
C. travel faster than other vehicles D. don’t make any noise
Question 42. The word they in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. wheels B. transport systems C. Maglev trains D. advantages
Question 43. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. A high-speed Maglev train system was first developed in Shanghai.
B. The cost of building Maglev train tracks can be enormous.
C. Maglev train system in Japan will come into operation in 2045.
D. Maglev trains can travel at an incredibly fast speed.
CCTV cameras were initially developed as a means of security for banks. In Britain they first
appeared in 1953 and by the 1960s, there were already a few cameras in major streets in London. Today,
there are more than four million CCTV cameras across the country. That’s one camera for every fourteen
people. The cameras are there to film dangerous or illegal behaviour. With new software, they can
automatically recognize the faces of known offenders, and a new kind of CCTV in the Netherlands can
detect angry voices and automatically warn the police of trouble. Some CCTV cameras can even interact
with the people they are watching. But these cameras don’t just watch criminals; they watch all of us,
almost all of the time.
The amount of surveillance in towns and cities across Britain is increasing because it is thought to
deter crime. Some goods in shops now have RFID tags (radio frequency identification tags) attached to
them. When you pick up one of these items, the RFID tag sends a radio message to a CCTV camera and
the camera starts filming you. Shops say that this technology helps to catch shoplifters - but only by
treating everybody as a potential criminal.
Cameras and tags are not the only ways of monitoring our actions. Every time you make or
receive a call on your mobile phone, the phone company knows the number of the phone you are calling
and how long the call lasts. It is even possible to work out your exact location. The police often use this
information when they’re investigating serious crimes.
Even when you are at home, you are not necessarily safe from surveillance. High-speed internet
connections have made computers more vulnerable than ever before. When you use your computer to
visit websites, you are probably sending and receiving ‘cookies’ without realizing it. Cookies transfer
information from your computer to the website and, in theory, could record which websites you visit.
Modern technology is making it easier and easier to stay in contact, but it is also making it nearly
impossible for us to hide.
(Adapted from Aim High by Tim Falla and Paul A Davies)
A. The Prevalence of Modern Technology
B. People Get Cross by Being Watched All the Time!
C. In A Bid to Discourage Criminal Offences
D. Somebody Is Watching You
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A. offenders B. faces C. cameras D. people
Question 46. According to paragraph 1, CCTV cameras are installed in Britain to ________.
A. act as a deterrent against shoplifting
B. record dangerous behaviours and offences
C. make sure that all the streets are clean
D. identify emergencies needing urgent response
Question 47. The word deter in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. boost B. prolong C. serve D. prevent
Question 48. The word monitoring in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by ________.
A. tracking B. identifying C. assessing D. replacing
A. Cameras receive a message from RFID tags when someone holds an item with a tag.
B. Some streets in London were equipped with CCTV cameras by the 1960s.
C. The only place you are safe from surveillance is when you are at home.
D. When you use the Internet, cookies exchange information with websites.
A. Phone companies should be accused of intruding on their users’ privacy.
B. Cameras to identify who committed crimes before weren’t developed in the past.
C. People now gradually accept the existence of surveillance cameras in daily life.
D. Technology in the Netherlands is more sophisticated than that in Britain.
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ĐỀ SỐ 3
Question 1. The music band achieved some _______ of success after releasing the song titled Cupid.
A. method B. procedure C. measure D. action
Question 2. The smaller a room is, _______ I like it.
A. the most B. the more C. more than D. the more than
Question 3. The conference is delayed until next Friday, _______?
A. wasn’t it B. didn’t it C. hasn’t it D. isn’t it
Question 4. I regret ________ you that you haven’t passed the first round.
A. to inform B. inform C. to informing D. informing
Question 5. Tony read the instructions very ________ before starting to assemble the shelf.
A. carefully B. careful C. care D. carelessness
Question 6. She has no _______ of eating out tonight; she prefers to prepare dinner at home.
A. goal B. intention C. wish D. target
Question 7. When it comes to time management, he seems to be out of ______ with the rest of us.
A. song B. necklace C. button D. step
Question 8. To our surprise, Phong was the only student in our class _____ to this prestigious university.
A. admitting B. was admitted C. to be admitted D. admitted
Question 9. Since my grandfather retired, he __________ badminton with others in our neighbourhood.
A. had played B. played C. was playing D. has played
Question 10. During his career as ______ teacher, Laura has helped many students with disabilities.
A. an B. Ø (no article) C. a D. the
Question 11. Students’ homework ought to _________ on a regular basis.
A. check B. are checked C. being checked D. be checked
Question 12. They will send a letter of confirmation ________.
A. once they receive my money B. as soon as they received my money
C. when they were receiving my money D. after they had received my money
Question 13. When I first started the job, I was responsible _______ distributing pamphlets.
A. in B. on C. for D. at
Question 14. The manager ______ some suggestions about how to cut costs.
A. put B. made C. kept D. passed
Question 15. In the latest meeting, they decided to _______ a new law to control alcohol consumption
among young people.
A. carry out B. put off C. bring in D. cut down
Question 16. The film explored various aspects of life in a small village, from transport, entertainment to
education.
A. normal B. different C. bright D. similar
Question 17. It is very disappointing that several people tend to turn a deaf ear to acts of child abuse.
A. pay close attention B. ignore completely
C. check their ears carefully D. neglect their ears
Question 18. The meeting had to be postponed because one of the key speakers felt unwell.
A. healthy B. calm C. pleased D. sick
Question 19. The company decided to lay off more than 50 people in an attempt to save it from going
bankrupt.
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A. possibility B. success C. effort D. routine
Question 20. A. child B. fill C. milk D. pink
Question 21. A. call B. cage C. couch D. cent
Question 22. A. control B. believe C. offer D. report
Question 23. A. unhelpful B. dangerous C. promising D. violent
Question 24. We felt a huge sense of relief when she was able to make a complete recovery without
A B C
resource to laser surgery.
D
Question 25. Some people are addicted to coffee despite their harmful effects on health.
A B C D
Question 26. We are asked to give a presentation about the impacts of volunteering on students two
A B C
weeks ago.
D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.
Question 27. You are prohibited from taking photographs during the show.
A. You mustn’t take photographs during the show.
B. You mayn’t take photographs during the show.
C. You needn’t take photographs during the show.
D. You shouldn’t take photographs during the show.
Question 28. “Which film did you watch last night?” He asked me.
A. He asked me which film did I watch the night before.
B. He asked me which film had I watched the night before.
C. He asked me which film I had watched the previous night.
D. He asked me which film I watched the previous night.
Question 29. She has participated in this environmental campaign for two months.
A. This is the first time she has participated in an environmental campaign in two months.
B. The last time she participated in this environmental campaign was two months ago.
C. She hasn’t participated in this environmental campaign for two months.
D. She started participating in this environmental campaign two months ago.
Question 30. Keith informed us of his decision to quit the job. He did that as soon as he arrived at the
office.
A. Only after Keith had informed us of his decision to quit the job did he arrive at the office.
B. Not until Keith had informed us of his decision to quit the job did he arrive at the office.
C. Not only did Keith arrive at the office but he also informed us of his decision to quit the job.
D. Hardly had Keith arrived at the office when he informed us of his decision to quit the job.
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Question 31. My printer is out of order. I can’t print this document.
A. Unless my printer is out of order, I can print this document.
B. Provided that my printer were out of order, I could print this document.
C. I wish my printer weren’t out of order so that I could print this document.
D. If my printer hadn’t been out of order, I could have printed the document.
Question 32. Sam and Tom are talking about books.
- Sam: “I think that books are a great source of entertainment.”
- Tom: “________. We can find a lot of interesting things in a book.”
A. You can say that again B. I don’t quite agree
C. It’s hard to say D. I’m afraid not
Question 33. Trang and Hanh are at the school gate.
- Trang: “Your new hairstyle looks great!” - Hanh: “________. I had it cut yesterday.”
A. You’re welcome B. Don’t mention it
C. I’m so sorry to hear that D. It’s very kind of you to say so
Water is one of our most precious resources. Unfortunately, many of us seem to have forgotten
this fact, and as a result the world is facing the danger of running out of fresh water. The problem has
been caused by people’s (34) ______ of our water supply. This not only means that we have polluted our
rivers and seas, but also that we are wasting a great deal of this precious resource. Unfortunately, the
destruction of the rain forests has made this problem worse since much of the rain (35) ______ falls is lost
because it runs off into the sea.
The population of the earth is increasing daily, (36) _______ it is vital that we find a solution to
this problem before it is too late. The first step is to educate people, especially by reminding them of the
value of water. For (37) ______ of us it is available whenever we require it, whether to bathe in or to
drink, so we seldom bother to think about it. People then need to be taught how to reuse or recycle water.
Whatever methods we might decide to use, we must (38) _______ the value of water and do our best to
conserve it.
(Adapted from FCE Use of English by Virginia Evans)
Question 34. A. misconduct B. misuse C. misconception D. misfortune
Question 35. A. that B. where C. what D. who
Question 36. A. but B. though C. or D. so
Question 37. A. most B. others C. much D. a little
Question 38. A. witness B. concentrate C. estimate D. appreciate
Stephen Hawking is one of the most famous scientists in the world today. He uses mathematics to
study space and the universe. He has written several famous books. He wrote A Brief History of Time in
1988, and more than 10 million people have bought this book. Other scientists have called Hawking the
greatest scientist in the world.
Hawking has faced terrible problems in his life. When he was 21, he got a serious disease called
ALS. It quickly got worse, and soon he couldn’t walk or speak. Now he can move only his left hand. He
uses a wheelchair with a motor to get around. He “talks” by typing words into a computer. The computer
pronounces the words for him.
But for Hawking, his work is more important than his problems. Now he is interested in the
beginning of the universe. He teaches at Cambridge University in England, and he gives lectures at other
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universities. He has written many important scientific papers and has won many prizes for his work. He
has appeared in several movies and has been on TV many times. He has traveled in countries around the
world, and he has even traveled in space! In 2007, he went up on a special zero- gravity plane.
(Adapted from World English by Kristin L. Johannsen)
Question 39. Which can be the best title for the passage?
A. Studying Programmes for Disabled Scientists B. An Unknown Researcher
C. Amazing Achievements of a Scientist D. A Man with a Skillful Hand
Question 40. According to paragraph 1, Stephen Hawking _________.
A. has been interested in space since childhood
B. is the author of some famous books
C. started to write books about the universe in 1988
D. has been recently keen on studying space
Question 41. The word terrible in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. awful B. clear C. typical D. light
Question 42. The word It in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
A. computer B. life C. hand D. ALS
Question 43. Which of the following is NOT true about Hawking according to the passage?
A. He only lectures at Cambridge University in England.
B. He moves around by using a wheelchair with a motor.
C. He cannot express his ideas to others by himself.
D. He travelled on a special zero- gravity plane.
In some low-lying countries such as Bangladesh, The Philippines or Cambodia, it is not unusual
to have a boat school. In one area of Bangladesh, there are now over 20 such boats, which act as both a
kind of ‘river bus’ and also a place to study. These schools were first set up in 2002 by a successful, local
Bangladeshi architect called Mohammed Rezwan. Every year, between the monsoon season of June and
October, at least one third of Bangladesh is flooded with water. This means that thousands of children
can’t attend school regularly, when they ought to. Statistics have shown that once students’ attendance
falls, then many stop completely. Rezwan understood that this mustn’t happen in the first place.
Rezwan realised that if young people can’t attend school, then the school had better come to them.
In 2002, he encouraged companies to sponsor him and saved up money to set up an organization to start
the boat schools. These are now used by thousands of school children who happily attend school every
month of the year. Each boat is powered by solar panels on the roof. There are lights and a computer on
board, which means that teachers can access the Internet to make lessons more interactive. Most boats
are for 30 children and some of the larger boats even have a school playground on the top deck. The
students only have to walk a short distance from their homes to the river, where the boat picks them up
and then collects the other children, before stopping at their final destination. Then lessons can start. At
the end of the day, the children are returned home on the boat.
The organization which Rezwan set up also provides solar-powered lamps to local families, where
70% of families have no electricity. Now children and their parents don’t have to stop studying or
working as soon as the sun goes down. For parents, this has meant they can earn more money. It also
means that in families where children have to work during the day, they can attend school in the evening.
The organization has not stopped at schools, however. There are now more than 100 boats with
different purposes: libraries, training centres for adults, clinics and also farming boats, which can keep
animals and grow food. By 2050, nearly one fifth of Bangladesh will be permanently under water because
of climate change. Mr Rezwan knows he should act quickly, to help families and children out of poverty
and to give them the chance of a better life.
(Adapted from Gateway by Annie Cornford and Frances Watkins)
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A. Floating Homes Lift People out of Poverty
B. Boats Make Life More Sustainable!
C. The Prevalence of Boat Schools in Poor Countries
D. Floating Schools: The Answer to Floods
Question 45. The word unusual in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. common B. strange C. understandable D. actual
Question 46. According to paragraph 1, many students in Bangladesh do not attend schools during the
monsoon season because _______.
A. their parents cannot afford to send them to schools
B. their homeland is largely affected by floods
C. they are forced to stay at home to help their parents
D. they choose to be homeschooled instead
Question 47. The word interactive in paragraph 2 mostly means ______.
A. simple to understand B. involving communication among students
C. easy to catch students’ attention D. having a great influence on students
Question 48. The word they in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
A. parents B. families C. lamps D. children
Question 49. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Rezwan used his own money to establish school boats for children in Bangladesh.
B. There is a serious lack of modern technology on school boats run by Rezwan.
C. Children’s homes in Bangladesh are inconveniently located for school boats.
D. Night lessons are available for some students who are busy working in daytime.
A. Boats run by Rezwan have lifted families in Bangladesh out of poverty.
B. There has been a decrease in the intensity of floods in Bangladesh.
C. Daytime activities of many people in Bangladesh were disrupted at sunset.
D. Bangladesh is the first country to promote the idea of school boats.
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Question 1. A. cast B. cite C. cold D. cup
Question 2. A. bite B. sign C. hide D. fill
Question 3. A. carry B. admit C. decline D. protect
Question 4. A. courteous B. natural C. effective D. powerful
Question 5. Hana rarely goes to the theatre, ______ ?
A. didn’t she B. has she C. doesn’t she D. does she
Question 6. I find that ______ Japanese are very friendly.
A. a B. the C. Ø (no article) D. an
Question 7. Because of working hard, Jimmy finally achieved ______.
A. successful B. success C. succeed D. successfully
Question 8. He has the habit of ______ notes in English lessons.
A. doing B. staying C. holding D. taking
Question 9. Huyen ______ to play the guitar since she was 8.
A. has learnt B. had learnt C. is learning D. was learning
Question 10. During the first 10 minutes of the presentation, her lack of confidence ______ out a mile.
A. lay B. stuck C. kept D. met
Question 11. Do you think that teachers ______ by robots in the future?
A. replace B. were replaced C. have replaced D. will be replaced
Question 12. A member of a political ______ is expected to deliver a speech at the national park this
evening.
A. staff B. crew C. party D. band
Question 13. She expressed her gratitude to everyone ______ behalf of the president.
A. in B. at C. with D. on
Question 14. Laura decided to ______ the job offer as she didn’t want to move to a new city.
A. turn down B. take over C. go after D. make for
Question 15. They will give a performance ______ .
A. when their school organised the prom B. once their school organises the prom
C. before their school organised the prom D. after their school had organised the prom
Question 16. Tony forgot ______ his name on the exam paper.
A. writing B. write C. written D. to write
Question 17. I thought that my favourite volleyball team would make it to the final, and it turned out that
was a(n) ______ guess.
A. influenced B. motivated C. inspired D. aroused
Question 18. Nowadays, the problem of child abuse is getting ______ serious.
A. more than B. more and more C. the more D. the more than
Question 19. The new policy will be helpful for people ______ calls from unverified mobile phone
numbers.
A. received B. to receive C. receive D. receiving
Question 20. Jane was the centre of attention when she wore an elegant dress at the party.
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A. stylish B. difficult C. unattractive D. tiring
Question 21. The university has just implemented a policy that prohibits smoking on campus.
A. permits B. accepts C. forbids D. refuses
Question 22. A final agreement hasn’t been reached yet because they are at loggerheads over the cost.
A. think in a creative way B. are in disagreement
C. share the viewpoint D. become totally exhausted
Question 23. She has neglected her studies for months, so it’s not surprising that she got bad marks at the
mid-term exam.
A. glanced at B. concentrated on C. searched for D. been inattentive
Question 24. David and Martin are talking about urbanisation.
- David: “I think urbanisation brings about many advantages to city life.”
- Martin: “ ______ . It can lead to some issues such as pollution or traffic congestion.”
A. That’s for sure B. I go along with you
C. I don’t quite agree D. It’s great to hear that
Question 25. Sam and Linh are at a coffee shop.
- Sam: “Would you like to have some coffee or a glass of lemonade?” - Linh: “ ______ “
A. No, I like both. B. Either is fine. C. Yes, I’d love to. D. You’re welcome.
STAYING IN TOUCH
People have been recording information in the form of writing since ancient times. Latin, the
language of religion, and French, the language of the rich and powerful, were the (26) ______ languages
in the Middle Ages in Europe. Subjects were usually connected to religion, trade and government,
although historians have also come across love letters (27) ______ people wrote to stay in touch in those
times.
After the invention of the printing press in the mid-fifteenth century, books and documents in
people’s native languages became readily available. This, together with improvements in education and
the spread of postal services in the nineteenth century, permitted families and friends to (28) ______
messages to each other by letter. Maintaining contact was much easier than it had ever been. In recent
years, (29) ______ , everything has changed. Mobile phones, emails and text messages are replacing
letters. Why bother writing a letter when you can make small talk on the phone for very little cost? (30)
______ people would agree, however, that there is something very special about receiving a personal,
handwritten letter.
Question 26. A. realised B. preferred C. expected D. compared
Question 27. A. what B. whose C. when D. that
Question 28. A. receive B. contribute C. transfer D. convey
Question 29. A. moreover B. because C. though D. in contrast
Question 30. A. Another B. Every C. Few D. Most
You know what they say; find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life. So, if you
are thinking about what to do with your life, this may be something to consider. Choosing a career can be
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difficult. Especially because there are so many jobs to choose from and many things to think about, such
as qualifications and financial rewards. So how do you pick a career? The only answer seems to be
“choose one that makes you feel that you are getting paid for doing something you truly love”.
Unless you have grown up with a talent or are keen on something that you can make a career out of,
you need to consider certain things about yourself. What suits your personality? We are all different and
just because your best friend wants to be a doctor, this does not mean that you should follow. You need to
make an informed decision. This means thinking carefully about the path you need to follow to get that
job. Are you willing to get the training or education needed? You must also consider why you really want
to do it. If it’s just because it’s well paid, then sometime in the future you are going to feel ‘empty’, even
with a healthy bank account.
Nowadays, there are plenty of online career sites, but the main part has to come from you. You need
to be honest and measure your skills and talents realistically. Also, you may need to talk to your parents
who have their own ideas, based on their own experiences, about what you should do. They have your
best interests at heart. They don’t want to see you having financial problems or being unemployed. But at
the end of the day, it is your life. There is no point in being miserable for the next forty years just to
please someone else.
(Adapted from Succeed in B1 Preliminary by Andrew Betsis and Lawrence Mamas)
A. Finding a Job Online B. Tips to Have a Well-Paid Job
C. The New Era of Job Finding? D. Choosing a Career
Question 32. According to paragraph 1, what is the advice given for choosing a job?
A. You should choose a job that can be very demanding.
B. It’s a good idea to find a paid job that you really like.
C. It’s advisable to choose a highly-paid job.
D. It’s recommended that you should avoid a boring job.
Question 33. The word informed in paragraph 2 mostly means ______ .
A. unexpected B. quick C. wise D. hard
Question 34. The word They in paragraph 3 refers to ______ .
A. Interests B. Parents C. Ideas D. Experiences
Question 35. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. You have to be responsible for your job choices.
B. A well-paid job may not satisfy you down the road.
C. Honesty is an important trait that ensures you a steady job.
D. You need to find a job that suits your personality.
Think of an endangered species. What comes to mind? The giant panda and the blue whale? And
what do these creatures all have in common? They’re known as ‘charismatic megafauna’, in other words,
large species of animals which appeals to a lot of people. However, less well-known or ‘exciting’
creatures are far more likely to actually become extinct because they don’t get enough attention from
researchers.
The Ugly Animal Preservation Society’s mascot is the blob fish, voted the world’s ugliest animal.
With its tiny eyes, big mouth and slimy pink body it’s far from attractive. This marine creature lives deep
in the ocean, where the pressure is very high. As a result, it has tiny fins and no skeleton, which keeps it
from being crushed by the water pressure. Unfortunately, when fishing boats sweep the ocean floor,
looking for other fish and crustaceans, these fish can get swept into the nets accidentally, which is causing
their numbers to drop.
The California condor is another accidental victim of human activity. These huge birds with bald
heads and big beaks weigh up to fourteen kilos, have a wingspan of up to two metres and can live as long
as sixty years. They play an important role in the ecosystem by feeding on dead animals, thus preventing
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the spread of disease. Reintroduced into the wild after becoming extinct, other than in captivity, they are
now under threat once more because of chemical pesticides introduced into the food chain and lead
poisoning from the ammunition used to kill the animals they feed on.
Other creatures become endangered precisely because people find them ugly. Take the aye aye for
example. Found only on the island of Madagascar, the aye aye is the world’s largest nocturnal primate.
During the day they sleep in nests in the trees, coming out to hunt at night. They are solitary creatures,
furry, but strange looking, with big eyes, large ears and long, thin, pointed fingers. The middle finger is
particularly thin and they use it to gently knock on trees. Then they reach into the tree and pull out any
insects that respond to the knocking. Unfortunately, the way they look means that they are traditionally
considered an omen of bad luck. Some people even believe that if they point that thin middle finger at
someone, they will die. As a result, they are often killed, even though, like many endangered species, they
are now protected by law.
A. Are Endangered Species Getting Enough Attention?
B. They Need Saving Too!
C. ‘Ugly Animals’: Why Do They Become Extinct?
D. Conservation Programmes for Unattractive Species
Question 37. The phrase appeals to in paragraph 1 mostly means ______ .
A. requests B. interests C. damages D. replaces
Question 38. According to paragraph 1, what features do the giant panda and the blue whale share?
A. They aren’t being saved from extinction. B. They aren’t popular in the animal world.
C. They don’t get attention from researchers. D. They have attractive appearances.
Question 39. The word they in paragraph 3 refers to ______ .
A. chemical pesticides B. the California condors
C. dead animals D. kilos
Question 40. The word omen in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______ .
A. behaviour B. speed C. origin D. sign
Question 41. Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
A. The life expectancy of the California condor is rather low.
B. The water pressure poses a threat to the survival of the blob fish.
C. The aye aye has the habit of hunting just after the sunrise.
D. The California condor is under threat due to chemical pollution.
A. The complete disappearance of the California condor can affect the food chain.
B. The number of the aye aye is dropping significantly because of their middle finger.
C. The spread of disease could be encouraged by the extinction of the California condor.
D. The blob fish is vulnerable to humans due to their natural defence mechanism.
Question 43. Air pollution became very serious in recent years due to human activity.
A B C D
Question 44. The president did not sound unduly concerned that the new policy would be
A B
disadvantaged to the future development of the company.
C D
Question 45. If the essay were written in a simpler way, they would be rated as good.
A B C D
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Question 46. I’m sure that he didn’t commit the crime as he was with me at that time.
A. He can’t have committed the crime as he was with me at that time.
B. He needn’t have committed the crime as he was with me at that time.
C. He should have committed the crime as he was with me at that time.
D. He must have committed the crime as he was with me at that time.
Question 47. “Did you go to the beach yesterday?” asked my friend.
A. My friend asked me if I went to the beach yesterday.
B. My friend asked me if I had gone to the beach the day before.
C. My friend asked me if I have gone to the beach yesterday.
D. My friend asked me if I would go to the beach the previous day.
Question 48. She began to work for this charitable organisation 5 years ago.
A. She hasn’t worked for this charitable organisation for 5 years.
B. She didn’t work for this charitable organisation 5 years ago.
C. She last worked for this charitable organisation 5 years ago.
D. She has worked for this charitable organisation for 5 years.
Question 49. They couldn’t afford a meal at a restaurant. They were very poor.
A. If it hadn’t been for their poverty, they could afford a meal at a restaurant.
B. Unless they were very poor, she could afford a meal at a restaurant.
C. But for their poverty, they could have afforded a meal at a restaurant.
D. If they had been poor, they couldn’t have afforded a meal at a restaurant.
Question 50. He will develop serious diseases if he continues living a sedentary lifestyle. He isn’t aware
of that much.
A. No matter how much he is aware of, he will develop serious diseases if he continues living a
sedentary lifestyle.
B. Not until he stopped living a sedentary lifestyle did he understand how he developed serious
diseases.
C. So serious are his diseases that he isn’t aware of the danger of living a sedentary lifestyle.
D. So little does he realise that he will develop serious diseases if he continues living a sedentary
lifestyle.
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Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
Question 1: A. chicken B. chemist C. chocolate D. chocolate
Question 2: A. mean B. death C. cheat D. seat
Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. career B. doctor C. mango D. trousers
Question 4: A. concentrate B. qualify C. activity D. tourism
Question 5: Heavy rain has already inundated villages, with water levels _____ three metres (10 feet) in
some places.
A. reaching B. to reach C. reached D. which reaching
Question 6: Lunar New Year (Tet) is _______ holiday of the year in Vietnam. This Tet holiday lasted
from January 20-26.
A. the more important B. the most important
C. most important D. more important than
Question 7: Lunar New Year holiday trips inside China surged 74% from last year _______________
Covid-19 travel curbs.
A. before authorities scrapped B. when authorities had scrapped
C. after authorities had scrapped D. by the time authorities scrapped
Question 8: Under California law, defendants convicted of murder with “special circumstances” can be
eligible _____ the death penalty
A. for B. on C. of D. about
Question 9: In the 1660s, the mortality rate for children who died within 14 days of birth was as much as
30 per cent, _______?
A. did they B. was it C. didn’t they D. wasn’t it
Question 10: Khanh Vy said that learning to be ___ professional MC isn’t easy.
A. Ø (no article) B. an C. the D. a
Question 11: The Vietnamese community in Turkey has ______ a drive to donate commodities and
clothes to support the people of the country to survive the dreadful earthquake calamity.
A. conducted B. sponsored C. initiated D. introduced
Question 12: A dense fog has caused nearly 30 flights to and from north-central provinces of Thanh Hoa
and Nghe An to be _______ over the past two days.
A. called off B. fallen off C. taken off D. played off
Question 13: I only want that the snow stops ____ so that the rescue mission can be carried out smoothly.
A. to fall B. falling C. to falling D. fell
Question 14: The fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, which started in late April, dealt a heavy
_____ to business production and social life.
A. blow B. wind C. rain D. storm
Question 15 : Let’s take our travel chess set in case we ____ bored on the Cat Linh train.
A. get B. are getting C. got D. have got
Question 16: One important difference is that remote schooling ____ a disproportionately negative effect
on high-poverty students in the U.S.
A. had B. brought C. made D. created
Question 17: Tracking and messaging efforts ________ by the widespread disruption of Internet and
phone connectivity in the affected areas.
A. are hampered B. will hamper C. were hampering D. was hampered
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Question 18: There are more than 1500 different newspapers which cater for a wide range from political
to ________ views.
A. education B. educational C. educate D. educated
Question 19: In China, birth registration is often required for parents to access benefits such as maternity
_______.
A. enforcement B. guarantee C. insurance D. assurance
Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each
of the following exchanges.
Question 20: Lan is in a cinema to see “Avatar 2”.
- Waiter: “Would you like to have popcorn?” - Lan: “__________. I am full now.”
A. Yes, I’d love to B. Sure C. No, thanks D. Make it at home
Question 21 : Trang and Linh are talking about technology.
- Trang: “In my opinion, ChatGPT is a breakthrough in the field of artificial intelligence.”
- Linh: “ ___________. People all over the world are interested in it.”
A. I don’t think so B. It’s not true
C. You’re dull D. I couldn’t agree more
Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word ( s ) OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined word ( s ) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: We are excited to announce the collaboration between 911 and young singer Duc Phuc in
“Em dong y”.
A. partnership B. conclusion C. separation D. relationship
Question 23: The British government will have to take the bull by the horns and tackle inflation.
A. do hard things bravely B. having so much thing to worry
C. eager to deal with problems D. ignore difficult problems
Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions
Question 24: Farmers in the Mekong Delta, central highlands and other southern regions are destroying
their coffee, pepper and rice crops to farm durian instead.
A. nurturing B. harming C. peeling D. harvesting
Question 25: Darkness is as essential to our biological welfare, to our internal clockwork, as light itself.
A. mandatory B. compulsory C. necessary D. unimportant
Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to each of the following questions
Question 26: “Don’t forget to submit your homework by Thursday,” said the teacher to the students.
A. The teacher reminded the students to submit their homework by Thursday.
B. The teacher allowed the students to submit their homework by Thursday.
C. The teacher ordered the students to submit their homework by Thursday.
D. The teacher encouraged the students to submit their homework by Thursday.
Question 27: Jessica began to play the guitar three years ago.
A. Jessica has played the guitar since three years. B. Jessica doesn’t play the guitar right now.
C. Jessica has played the guitar for three years. D. Jessica stops playing the guitar now.
Question 28: It’s very likely that Unilever will accept his application.
A. Unilever needs accept his application. B. Unilever might accept his application.
C. Unilever should accept his application D. Unilever must accept his application.
Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each
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Question 29: Quan didn’t turn up at John’s birthday party. I feel so sorry for that.
A. If only Quan turn up at John’s birthday party
B. I wished Quan wouldn’t turn up at John’s birthday party.
C. I wish Quan had turned up at John’s birthday party.
D. It’s a shame Quan had turned up at John’s birthday party.
Question 30: The government does not know what to do with household rubbish in large cities.
A. Little does the government know what to do with household rubbish in large cities.
B. It is unknown what to do with household rubbish in large cities by the government.
C. Rarely the government knows what to do with household rubbish in large cities.
D. Hardly any government knows what to do with household rubbish in large cities.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
Question 31. My brother usually asked me for help when he has difficulty with his homework.
A. asked B. when C. has D. homework
Question 32. Tom’s jokes are inappropriate but we have to put up with it just because he’s the boss.
A. inappropriate B. it C. because D. the
Question 33. He was so exhausted that he felt asleep at his desk
A. so B. exhausted C. felt asleep D. at
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Laser In Modern Medicine
Today, lasers are used for a wide range of purposes, but (34) __________ they have made the
most difference is undoubtedly in the world of medicine. First, doctors can use lasers as cutting tools.
Surgeons prefer lasers to surgical knives for certain operations because laser beams (35) __________
much more precision than a knife blade. Also, with lasers, doctors can work more quickly than with metal
tools, so there is less risk of infection or (36) __________ problems. Poor vision is one of the most
common medical problems in the world, (37) __________ until recently the only way to correct it was
with eyeglasses or contact lenses. Now many vision problems can be corrected permanently with laser
surgery. This has made an enormous difference for people who were (38) __________ blind without their
glasses. After a lifetime of worrying about breaking or losing their glasses or lenses, they can see
normally without them.
Question 34: A. which B. where C. when D. whom

Question 35: A. produces B. requests C. offers D. supplies
Question 36: A. others B. the other C. another D. other
Question 37: A. nor B. and C. so D. or
Question 38: A. realistically B. practically C. sensibly D. perfectly
correct answer to each of the questions.
We all have a lot of sensitive data stored on our online accounts that we want to keep safe.
However, most of it is protected by passwords that are quite weak. Luckily, it is not difficult to create
stronger passwords if you know what to do.
When it comes to password security, length is extremely important. A password that is at least 12
characters long is recommended, and you should make it even longer if you can. Remember that each
letter, number, or symbol added to a password exponentially increases the number of possible
combinations, which makes your password impossible to crack, even by using strong computers, if it
reaches a certain length.
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Another important thing to keep in mind is that a good password needs to be something that’s
really difficult for someone else to guess or crack, so do not choose anything too common like
“password” or “12345”. It is also crucial that you do not use anything personal like a nickname, your date
of birth, or your pet’s name for a password. This is information that’s really easy for a hacker to find out
simply by looking at your social media, finding your online work profile or even just by listening in on a
conversation you’re having with someone else.
Finally, try not to use the same password, even if it’s strong, for every online account. If you are
unlucky and a hacker manages to discover this password, they’ll then be able to login to every account
you use it for, which might include your emails, your social media and your work accounts. If you cannot
remember many different passwords, try using a password manager, which stores all your passwords
safely in one place and only requires you to remember one master password (which should be strong, of
course) to access everything.
(Adapted from cybernews.com)
Question 39: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Things to remember to create strong passwords
B. What hackers often do to crack your passwords
C. Why strong passwords are very important
D. The benefits of using a password manager
Question 40: The word “exponentially” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. powerfully B. significantly C. impressively D. energetically
Question 41: According to paragraph 2, a long password __________.
A. should always have the exact length of 12 characters.
B. can only be cracked when it reaches a specific length.
C. is impossible to crack provided that it is long enough.
D. can be cracked but only if strong computers are used.
Question 42: The word “which” in paragraph 4 refers to ___________.
A. hacker B. reason C. password D. account
Question 43: Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Common passwords like “12345” are weak because they are easy to guess.
B. Hackers can find out information like your nickname or birthday with ease.
C. If you use only one strong password, hackers will always crack it in no time.
D. A password manager allows you to safely store your passwords in one place.
To some extent we know that the people we work, live or spend time with are not always being
honest with us. They can’t always be having a good day, be excited about your success or be completely
happy for a colleague who’s been promoted instead of them. But what about when deception isn’t just
about mood, but is actually an important part when interacting with other people?
Generally speaking, deception is, understandably, viewed negatively – if someone has to resort to
lying, they’re probably not very good at their job or not a very nice person. In the workplace, deceit can
be toxic in an environment that values trust and teamwork and can damage productivity as a result.
However, deception is absolutely necessary in many cases.
In some professions, people are expected to lie (take private investigators, for example).
Deception can also be strategic in companies, such as when a call centre instructs employees to pretend
that they’re located in a different country due to customer biases. And keep in mind that even police
officers have to make use of deception to arrest criminals in many cases. Additionally, customer service
roles, and especially the kinds of emotional labour frequently carried out by women, also typically call for
workers to conceal their true feelings. Do you really want flight attendants to tell you that you should be
unnerved and should not remain calm when the plane is shaking, or psychiatrists to tell you that they do
not have any sympathy for you at all when listening to your mental problems?
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Sometimes, lying is even seen as the more ethical option. A prime example of this is when doctors
lie to their patients about their health conditions, obviously not to raise false hopes but simply to cheer
them up during treatment. A harmless lie can also spare people from unnecessary hurt, and people who
tell it should be praised for their kindness and the good outcome that usually comes from not making a
potentially hurtful comment. The most fundamental thing in pro-social lying, or the kind of dishonesty
intended to help another person, is that it is not about gaining an unfair advantage or otherwise being self-
serving, but about delivering little and harmless lies out of care or compassion.
Therefore, it’s important to ask ourselves when it is and isn’t appropriate to deliver the hard,
honest truth, and when it’s best to step back and offer a more delicate response. More often than not, it’s
about striking a balance between the two.
(Adapted from BBC and Psychology Today)
Question 44: Which best serves as the title for this passage?
A. The Next Time You Lie, Think Carefully
B. Lies: People Tell Them All The Time
C. Professions That Liars Can Excel In
D. When Deception Is Better Than Honesty
Question 45: According to paragraph 1, people around us are not always honest because __________.
A. They really don’t like to be honest all the time.
B. They need to lie so as to get promoted.
C. They hate it when others are successful.
D. They don’t always feel positive about everything.
Question 46: The word “toxic” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. unpleasant B. lethal C. uncaring D. brutal
Question 47: The example about flight attendants and psychiatrists shows that __________.
A. in customer service, deceit is the best option in all cases.
B. only flight attendants and psychiatrists should conceal emotions.
C. women are better at hiding their emotions when working.
D. in some jobs, people sometimes cannot reveal their true feelings.
Question 48: The word “unnerved” in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by ___________.
A. enraged B. concerned C. thrilled D. inspired
Question 49: The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to ___________.
A. fundamental thing B. pro-social lying
C. unfair advantage D. another person
Question 50: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Dishonesty in the workplace should be praised and promoted.
B. A pro-social lie is a lie that is told with good intentions.
C. Doctors should always lie to keep their patients happy.
D. Honest people will never become successful in the workplace.
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Question 1: A. chat B. change C. ache D. cheer
Question 2: A. thin B. climb C. spin D. sing
in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. follow B. allow C. enjoy D. destroy
Question 4: A. difference B. achievement C. charity D. benefit
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
Question 5: He is a good cook, _______ ?
A. does he B. is he C. didn’t he D. isn’t he
Question 6: Music festivals are held all over _______ world.
A. the B. a C. an D. Ø (no article)
Question 7: Reading books lays a _______ foundation for a better tomorrow.
A. strongly B. strengthen C. strength D. strong
Question 8: Exercise is _______ than dieting for losing weight.
A. the most effective B. effective C. most effective D. more effective
Question 9: I wish my flat-mate wouldn’t play the guitar all day and night. It’s driving me up the ______.
A. ceiling B. sky C. wall D. ground
Question 10: I don’t mind _______ a little extra for organic produce because it’s healthier.
A. paying B. to pay C. paid D. pay
Question 11: I lost my _______ on the way home and had to call my doctor to get a new one.
A. medicine B. prescription C. treatment D. therapy
Question 12: David entered the room while they _______ behind his back.
A. talk B. are talking C. were talking D. talked
Question 13: The holiday resort offers all the _______ a young family could want.
A. itineraries B. amenities C. vicinity D. expectancy
Question 14: I had to _______ the job offer because the salary was too low.
A. get down B. get up C. turn down D. turn up
Question 15: I get quite depressed when thinking about the damage we are _______ to the environment.
A. having B. causing C. taking D. giving
Question 16: People _______ smartphones have access to a wealth of information and entertainment at
their fingertips.
A. owning B. are owned C. are owning D. owned
Question 17: The children will start playing again _______ .
A. by the time they finished their snacks. B. after they finish their snacks.
C. when they finished their snacks. D. as soon as they had finished their snacks.
Question 18: Peter is walking happily hoping that he _______ to the party by his girl friend.
A. invites B. will invite C. was inviting D. will be invited
Question 19: They are tired _______ seeing the same boring movies all the time.
A. of B. in C. about D. on
Question 20: At the educational conference, teachers shared best practices and strategies for teaching
effectively.
A. meeting B. absence C. cancellation D. solution
Question 21: The police officers signaled for the traffic to proceed through the intersection.
A. employ B. finish C. begin D. continue
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Question 22: The crowd began to scatter when they heard the loud explosion.
A. send B. move C. collect D. decrease
Question 23: The party was a barrel of laughs, thanks to all the fun games and activities.
A. pleasurable B. entertaining C. unavoidable D. unenjoyable
Question 24: Susan and Brian are talking on the phone.
- Brian: “Would you like to grab some coffee and catch up this afternoon?”
- Susan: “ _______ , but I have to finish my English assignment”
A. I’ll certainly come B. Congratulations C. I’m sorry D. Good luck
Question 25: Andrew and Olivia are talking about the book they’ve read.
- Andrew: “Personally, I think the book was a bit too long.”
- Olivia: “ _______ 100 pages, just enough for us to read”
A. I can’t agree more B. Exactly right C. I don’t agree D. Great idea
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
Bullying is hard to control and it affects millions of teenagers every day. In the past, it mostly
happened at school or in public places, but nowadays the Internet makes it possible for bullies to
(26)_______ their victims at home. We call it cyberbullying - when a bully teases or threatens someone
online. Experts believe that almost all children and teenagers will experience bullying at some point in
their lives.
Most people know that if someone bullies you, you can tell a teacher or a parent. (27) _______ what
should you do if you see bullying happening to someone else? People (28) _______ try to ignore bullying
become bystanders: they stand by and see bullying happen, but don’t do anything to stop it. Sometimes
bystanders are frightened of the bullies, or they’re embarrassed about telling their parents or a teacher.
(29)_______ reason is that they just feel confused about what to do. But if you don’t do anything, bullies
think that their behavior is not bad. They think that people don’t mind, and more bullying happens. That’s
why we need to be up-standers. Up-standers say “no” to bullies because bullying is (30) _______ !
Bullying is hard to stop - but together, we can stop it by being up-standers, not bystanders.
(Adapted from Oxford Metro Student’s Book)
Question 26: A. arrive B. make C. bring D. reach
Question 27: A. But B. Because C. Although D. So
Question 28: A. who B. whom C. whose D. which
Question 29: A. Many B. Much C. Little D. Another
Question 30: A. relevant B. unaffected C. adequate D. unacceptable
correct word for each of the questions from 31 to 35.
Samba is one of Brazil’s most popular music and dance styles. In many ways, it is a symbol of the
country itself. In the worlds of one of modern samba’s main artists, Seu Jorge: “Samba is our truth, our
peculiarity … and our flag”. When people today hear the word samba, they often think of the festival of
Carnaval and the city of Rio de Janeiro. But there are many different types of samba, and these styles
differ throughout Brazil.
Today, one of the most popular types of samba comes from Bahia, a state in the eastern part of the
country. It’s called samba reggae. From the 16th to 18th centuries, over three million Africans were
brought to Brazil to work as slaves. Samba from this region of Brazil is heavily influenced by African
rhythms. Modern samba reggae is a combination of Rio samba, African drumbeats, and Jamaican reggae.
It’s a bit slower than Rio samba, and it is usually performed in large groups – sometimes with over 200
drums playing at one time!
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Bahia’s most famous drumming group is Olodum. Many say the group invented the samba reggae
sound. But Olodum is not only a musical group. Its members also created local organizations to help
young people and the poor. Every year, in the city of Salvador in Bahia, the lively sound of samba reggae
fills the streets during Carnaval – one of the world’s greatest parties.
(Adapted from Reading Explorer 1)
A. Olodum, Bahia’s most famous drumming group
B. Brazil, a country with different types of samba
C. The Rio Carnaval, the most important festival in Brazil
D. Samba reggae, an important type of music in Brazil
Question 32: According to the passage, Rio samba is faster than _______ .
A. Samba reggae B. Jamaican reggae C. African drumbeats D. African rhythms
Question 33: The word “combination” in paragraph 2 mostly means _______ .
A. separation B. mix C. self D. coordination
Question 34: The word “Its” in paragraph 3 refers to _______ .
A. Bahia B. sound C. Olodum D. samba
Question 35: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Olodum founded local organizations to support other people.
B. Samba reggae is rarely played with over 200 drums at one time.
C. Africans brought samba to Brazil from the 16th to 18th centuries.
D. Different types of samba are similar throughout Brazil.
correct word for each of the questions from 36 to 42.
Time management is a critical skill that can help us achieve our goals and be more productive. It
involves planning and organizing our time to ensure that we use it efficiently and effectively. Good time
management skills can help us reduce stress, increase productivity, and achieve a better work-life balance.
One of the first steps in effective time management is prioritizing tasks based on their importance and
urgency. This can involve breaking down larger tasks into smaller, more manageable ones, and setting
realistic goals and deadlines for each one. By focusing on the most important and urgent tasks first, we
can maximize our productivity and minimize stress.
Another key aspect of time management is avoiding distractions. In today’s world, there are
countless distractions that can interfere with our ability to focus and be productive, such as social media,
email, and other digital devices. To avoid them, it can be helpful to set specific times to check email or
social media, or even turn off notifications altogether when working on important tasks.
Finally, it’s important to be flexible and adaptable in our approach to time management. No plan is
foolproof, and unexpected events or emergencies can arise at any time. By being open to changes in our
schedule and adjusting our priorities as needed, we can better manage our time and reduce stress.
In that way, time management is an important skill that can help us be more productive, reduce
stress, and achieve a better work-life balance. By prioritizing tasks, avoiding distractions, and being
flexible in our approach, we can enhance our overall productivity and well-being.
(Adapted from https://craftythinking.com/importance-of-time/)
Question 36: Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A. The Art and Science of Effective Time Management
B. Time Management – The Only Way to achieve Goals
C. Time Management – The Lead to Every Success
D. The Importance and Urgency of Time Management
Question 37: The word realistic in paragraph 2 mostly means _______ .
A. practical B. imaginary C. interesting D. impossible
Question 38: According to paragraph 3, one way to prevent distractions is by _______ .
A. focusing on social media B. working on important tasks
C. turning off digital devices D. setting times to check emails.
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Question 39: The word them in paragraph 3 refers to _______ .
A. notifications B. distractions C. devices D. times
Question 40: The word enhance in paragraph 5 mostly means _______ .
A. remain B. improve C. drop D. decrease
Question 41: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the ways to
better our time management?
A. Being flexible B. Prioritizing tasks
C. Reducing stress D. Avoiding distractions
A. To reduce stress and manage time better, people need a fixed approach to time management.
B. Effective Time Management can benefit individuals in both personal and professional lives.
C. People can increase productivity and reduce stress just by focusing on urgent tasks first.
D. Various digital distractions make people less productive and more stressful.
Question 43: She reads the latest issue of her favorite magazine during her commute yesterday.
A B C D
Question 44: His work remained obscene for years before it was finally recognized as
A B
groundbreaking and influential.
C D
Question 45: He bought a new suit so that he could use them for his upcoming job interview.
A B C D
Question 46: “Have you seen that movie before?” asked my roommate.
A. My roommate asked me if had I seen that movie before.
B. My roommate asked me if have I seen that movie before.
C. My roommate asked me if I had seen that movie before.
D. My roommate asked me if I have seen that movie before.
Question 47: He hasn’t taken a day off from work for months.
A. It’s months since he didn’t take a day off from work.
B. He has a day off from work to take every month.
C. He has taken a day off from work monthly.
D. He last took a day off from work months ago.
Question 48: It’s likely that we’ll be stuck in traffic for hours.
A. We needn’t be stuck in traffic for hours. B. We might be stuck in traffic for hours.
C. We must be stuck in traffic for hours. D. We can’t be stuck in traffic for hours.
Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair
of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: The weather was so bad. We couldn’t go for a picnic.
A. If only the weather wasn’t so bad, we could go for a picnic
B. If the weather hadn’t been so bad, we couldn’t have gone for a picnic.
C. If the weather hadn’t been so bad, we could have gone for a picnic.
D. As long as the weather wasn’t so bad, we could have gone for a picnic.
Question 50: They were being followed by a group of strangers. They then realized that.
A. Only later they realized that were they being followed by a group of strangers.
B. Only later did they realize that they were being followed by a group of strangers.
C. Not until they realized that were they being followed by a group of strangers.
D. Not until were they being followed by a group of strangers, they realized that.
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Question 1: A. pencils B. lemons C. motors D. presents
Question 2: A. species B. medal C. special D. helpful
Question 3: A. lawyer B. sugar C. fitness D. prevent
Question 4: A. society B. epidemic C. initiate D. catastrophe
Question 5: As of 2021, Vietnam had more than 300 social enterprises _______ under the Law on
Business.
A. registering B. to register C. registered D. which registered
Question 6: In technology and the media-driven world, it’s becoming __________ to get our students’
attention and keep them absorbed in classroom discussions.
A. more and more difficult B. the most difficult
C. most difficult D. more difficult and difficult
Question 7: A South Korean tourist died after his motorbike ___________ into a roadside power pole in
the Central Highlands resort town of Da Lat.
A. had crashed B. crashed C. was crashing D. will crash
Question 8: Ben Tre Province farmers are once again scrambling to save their drought-stricken durian
trees _____ saltwater intrusion.
A. for B. from C. of D. away
Question 9: Darkness is as essential to our biological welfare, to our internal clockwork, as light
itself, _______?
A. was it B. is it C. didn’t it D. isn’t it
Question 10: Full of intriguing foods and flavours, Vietnam’s cuisine is endlessly interesting and offers
____ valuable insight into the country’s culture.
Question 11: The creator of ChatGPT says that the tool is only for ______ and is not always capable of
giving an exact answer.
A. example B. preference C. reference D. improvement
Question 12: The flight attendants and the drugs were _____ to the Drug Crime Investigation Division at
Ho Chi Minh City Police for further investigation.
A. brought forward B. sent out C. taken off D. handed over
Question 13: Vietnam is committed to ________ the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
A. be reaching B. reach C. be reached D. reaching
Question 14: Public preschools do not accept children that young, and private ones are too expensive.
Lack of affordable childcare leaves low-income parents in the _______.
A. rain B. luck C. lurch D. cold
Question 15: A truck was smashed by a fast-moving train __________ in a railroad crossing in Hanoi.
A. when it got stuck B. when it stuck C. after it stuck D. before it was stuck
Question 16: Weightlifter K’Duong _____ three world records that were previously set by himself at the
2023 Youth Weightlifting Championship on Sunday.
A. crashed B. broke C. set D. held
Question 17: Four Vietnam Airlines’ flight attendants ___________ for allegedly transporting 11.4
kilograms of ecstasy and methamphetamine from France to Vietnam.
A. have been detained B. has been detained C. had detained D. have detained
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Question 18: The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has suggested that Vietnam prioritize the
development of the green economy and the circular economy and climate change adaptation for
__________ development.
A. sustainable B. sustainably C. sustain D. sustainability
Question 19: Taxis will have to pay a service ____ to operate inside HCMC’s Tan Son Nhat airport and
pay another fee to pick up passengers.
A. fare B. fee C. ticket D. cost
of the following exchanges.
Question 20: ~ Daisy: “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” ~ Mary: “.........”
A. Thank you for your compliment! B. I don’t like your sayings.
C. You are telling a lie. D. Thank you very much! I am afraid.
Question 21 : Sarah and Kathy are talking about bad habits of children.
~ Sarah: “Children under ten shouldn’t stay up late to play computer games.” ~ Kathy: “...........”
A. I don’t quite agree with you B. You are absolute right.
C. Yes, I share your opinion. D. Surely, they shouldn’t.
Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word (s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word ( s ) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: A proposal by Hanoi’s downtown Hoan Kiem District to allow vending on the sidewalks on
five streets overnight has been rejected by the municipal transport department.
A. approved B. denied C. confronted D. operated
Question 23: Experts hope the plane’s flight recorders will shed light on the cause of the crash.
A. expose B. highlight C. conceal D. confide
underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 24: Tech giants are capable of dominating the AI market, like Google in search.
A. affecting B. controlling C. keeping D. following
Question 25: “Chi Chi Em Em 2” (Sister Sister 2) pulled in VND101 billion so far this year, making it
the second highest-grossing film in Vietnam, despite criticism.
A. earned B. spent C. cost D. paid
Question 26: “Stop smoking or you’ll be ill,” the doctor told me.
A. I was ordered not to smoke to recover from illness.
B. The doctor advised me to give up smoking to avoid illness.
C. The doctor suggested smoking to treat illness.
D. I was warned against smoking a lot of cigarettes.
Question 27: I have never listened to jazz music before.
A. This is the first jazz music I listen to.
B. This is the first time I listen to jazz music.
C. This is the first time I have listened to jazz music.
D. This is the first time I listened to jazz music.
Question 28: It’s possible that Joanna didn’t receive my message.
A. Joanna shouldn’t have received my message.
B. Joanna needn’t have received my message.
C. Joanna mightn’t have received my message.
D. Joanna can’t have received my message.
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Question 29: He wasn’t wearing a seat-belt. He was injured.
A. If he hadn’t been wearing a seat-belt, he wouldn’t have been injured.
B. If he had been wearing a seat-belt, he would have been injured.
C. If he had been wearing a seat-belt, he wouldn’t be injured.
D. If he had been wearing a seat-belt, he wouldn’t have been injured.
Question 30: John got a terminal illness. He couldn’t get out of the bed on his own.
A. Such was John’s illness that he could never get out of the bed on his own.
B. John’s illness is too terminal for him to get out of the bed on his own.
C. Were it not for his terminal illness, John would be able to get out of bed on his own.
D. No sooner had John’s illness got terminal than he could not get out of the bed on his own.
Question 31: Last week I have to bring work home every night to get it all done.
A. Last week B. have to C. every D. to get
Question 32: Young people nowadays often have his own idols who they really love and try to imitate.
A. his B. nowadays C. they D. to imitate
Question 33: The company had better develop more rapid and reliant systems for handling
customers’ complaints.
A. handling B. The C. complaints D. reliant
Square Watermelons
(34) ________ the appearance of a watermelon is not as important as its flavour, people still enjoy
seeing and buying watermelons that (35) __________ unusual shapes. And contrary to popular belief,
anyone can grow a square watermelon if they want to. If you want to try it out, you can find dozens of
(36) ________ websites on the Internet that teach you how to do it.
But why do people even grow square watermelons? There are actually many practical reasons.
Firstly, they are easier to stack, which makes them easier to ship from country to country. (37) ________
reason is that square watermelons can be fit perfectly inside small spaces, making it more convenient for
consumers (38) ________ refrigerators are small.
(Adapted from whataboutwatermelon.com)
Question 34: A. However B. Although C. Despite D. In spite of
Question 35: A. accept B. assume C. adopt D. acquire
Question 36: A. assigned B. contributed C. dedicated D. committed
Question 37: A. The other B. Every C. Any D. Another
Question 38: A. what B. where C. which D. whose
Do you remember what you had for dinner two years ago today? Most of us won’t have a clue, but
a small number of people, including a California woman named Jill Price, can remember such events in
great detail. That’s because they all have a condition called highly superior autobiographical memory
(HSAM).
The type of memory associated with HSAM may be called autobiographical memory or eidetic
memory. People with this type of memory recall events, images, dates, even conversations, in extremely
clear detail. And they’re able to access these memories easily. When researchers studied Jill Price, for
instance, they asked her about events on specific days, and she almost always answered correctly. After
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several years of research, they asked if she remembered dates of her appointments with them. Without
pausing, she listed all those dates correctly.
When you experience something, your brain stores it as a short-term memory. You probably
remember what you wore yesterday, but that memory will fade quickly. If the experience was
meaningful, it may be stored indefinitely as a long-term memory: many people, for example, will clearly
remember where and when they married even if this happened years ago. In people with HSAM, short-
term memories are processed in the normal way, but researchers have found that the accuracy and details
of these actually improve over time instead of going away.
To date, only around 100 people worldwide have been diagnosed with HSAM, and research on it
is growing as scientists hope to explore the ways our brain processes memory. This has the potential of
helping people with damaged memory, such as people who have amnesia or have had a brain injury.
(Adapted from healthline.com)
A. Current scientific research on memory B. A rare condition related to human memory
C. Jill Price and her extraordinary memory D. Possible treatment for damaged memory
Question 40: According to paragraphs 1 and 2, what do we learn about Jill Price?
A. She is the only woman in the world who has HSAM.
B. She can accurately remember every event in her life.
C. For many years, researchers studied her condition.
D. It was found that she is best at remembering dates.
Question 41: The word “indefinitely” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. slightly B. permanently C. temporarily D. roughly
Question 42: The word “these” in paragraph 3 refers to ___________.
A. people B. memories C. researchers D. details
Question 43: Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according the passage?
A. Those who have eidetic memory can recall small details effortlessly.
B. People with HSAM process short-term memories like everyone else.
C. Only about 100 people around the world are known to have HSAM.
D. Scientists are using their knowledge about HSAM to treat amnesia.
“Do what you love” is career advice that’s easy to give but extremely hard to follow. We can’t
always accurately predict what kind of job we’ll love, and we may love doing a lot of things. “Asking
yourself what do you want is the wrong question,” said Sheena Iyengar, a Columbia Business School
professor. There are far better queries we can make when we’re trying to choose a career path, according
to Iyengar’s research.
First of all, ask yourself about what you can do better than others. This was a question that Iyengar
asked herself as a young adult. “Growing up as a blind person, I didn’t know what I was going to do with
my life and no one could tell me,” she explained. Then Iyengar began thinking abut what she was really
good at and how she could utilise these abilities. As it turned out, the answer lay in social psychology. “In
my third year at college, I went to a professor and asked to be his research assistant. And when he knew I
was blind, he was very excited. He was doing studies that involved asking embarrassing questions and he
had a notion: what if the person asking these questions couldn’t see you? That’s when I started to feel I
could become an experimentalist in a way that few others can.
Furthermore, take time to figure out what problems you want to solve. This question is productive
because it helps you identify your values and the issues you care about. For example, if you love planning
trips abroad and organizing restaurant outings for your friends to sample different global cuisines, you
might determine, “I want to help people better understand cultures outside their own.” From there you can
consider different career options that appeal to you, whether it’s working in marketing or communications
for an airline, leading group tours, teaching a foreign language, or starting your own travel website.
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Finally, think about how you want others to know you. Iyengar usually asks people to think of five
qualities they’d like to be known for, including anything from “compassionate” to “intelligent” and
“creative”. Then she has them draw a “qualities map”—a drawing that can provide a visual
understanding of the relationships between the qualities they’ve listed. If you want people to think you’re
a trustworthy, caring person, for example, you might want to consider a job in a classic “helping” field,
like being a teacher or a nurse.
The goal of these questions isn’t to pinpoint one specific job that’s right for you, but to narrow
down your choices and think more clearly about the kinds of professions that truly suit you. And as new
options arise throughout your career, think about how they fit with your answers to these three questions.
A good fit doesn’t guarantee a wise career move, but it can serve as a test as to whether this is a move that
ultimately reflects and gets you closer to your aspirations.
(Adapted from qz.com)
Question 44: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Expert Advice On How To Figure Out A Job That You Are Good At
B. “Doing What You Love” Is Actually A Bad Career Advice, Here’s Why
C. Three Things To Ask Yourself When You Consider Your Career Options
D. Identify The Ideal Job For You With These Simple But Effective Questions
Question 45: In paragraph 2, what do we learn about Iyengar’s process of finding a career that suits her?
A. She believed her blindness would make her unable to do anything in life.
B. People around Iyengar underestimated her because she was a blind person.
C. It was in her third year at college that she began to think of her capabilities.
D. A meeting with a professor gave her the inspiration to be an experimentalist.
Question 46: The word “notion” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. suspicion B. idea C. opinion D. concept
Question 47: The word “them” in paragraph 3 refers to __________.
A. people B. qualities C. others D. relationships
A. Finding out what type of work we enjoy doing is not always a simple matter.
B. Iyengar’s professor helped her realise her own potential as a blind researcher.
C. The things you care about can serve as a basis on which you can find career direction.
D. A “qualities map” gives people a deeper insight into each characteristic that they value.
Question 49: Which of the following can most likely be inferred from the passage?
A. In Iyengar’s opinion, people who give career advice like “do what you love” are ignorant.
B. Those who travel a lot usually wants to help others around them enrich their cultural
knowledge.
C. Your career choice should be mainly based on qualities you want others to know you for.
D. The main purpose of the questions proposed by Iyengar is to guide you towards your ideal
career.
Question 50: The word “aspirations” in paragraph 4 can be best replaced by ___________.
A. expectations B. resolutions C. ambitions D. predictions
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Question 1: A. machine B. chemistry C. mechanic D. headache
Question 2: A. compete B. devote C. release D. deduce
Question 3: A. contact B. listen C. offer D. provide
Question 4: A. industrious B. dangerous C. serious D. obvious
following questions
Question 5: Hoang Vuong Lam Bach is one of a few examinees worldwide ______ a perfect SAT score.
A. getting B. to get C. got D. which got
Question 6: __________ flowers you grow, _________ your garden will be.
A. The more - the more pretty B. The more - the prettier
C. More – prettier D. More - more pretty
Question 7: _________________, Quattrone had spent 17 years at Morgan Stanley.
A. Before he had taken Netscape public B. By the time he took Netscape public
C. After he took Netscape public D. As he was taking Netscape public
Question 8: Each of the eight defendants received 10-16 years behind bars for the charge _____ “trading
human body parts.”
A. in B. on C. at D. of
Question 9: Let’s go to the library this Saturday, _________?
A. don’t we B. may we C. shall we D. haven’t we
Question 10: The device has ____ SOS button that alerts a central hub when needed, state TV reports.
Question 11: Thirteen years and several hit albums later, Taylor Swift has __________ her place as one
of music’s biggest superstars.
A. cemented B. concreted C. fossilised D. densified
Question 12: Make-up artist Namrata encourages women to _______ the best in them.
A. call out B. work out C. bring out D. put out
Question 13: The death toll of an outbreak linked to _________ eye drops has risen and more people
have lost their vision.
A. recall B. recalled C. recalling D. recalls
Question 14: Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno will allocate more than 2 trillion Yen
to ________ the blow to economy from rising prices.
A. blanket B. soften C. reduce D. cushioned
Question 15 : ________ the boat leaves on time, we should reach France by morning.
A. If only B. Despite C. Provided that D. Whenever
Question 16: This can’t guarantee that someone will _______ the deadline, but it minimizes the role of
forgetfulness or poor planning.
A. met B. take C. make D. have
Question 17: It was Heinrich Schliemann’s ambition ________ the buried city of Troy, so he taught
himself to speak ancient Greek and Ottoman Turkish.
A. to uncover B. which uncovered C. had uncovered D. uncovered
Question 18: On the four corners of the two bell towers, there are hundreds of Pierre de Paris limestone
blocks, which are _________ sculpted, but have been eroded and damaged by rainwater.
A. beauty B. beautifully C. beautician D. beautiful
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Question 19: Unions and head-teachers have hit out at school leaders who have “thrown colleagues under
the ________”.
A. car B. train C. bus D. plane
of the following exchanges
Question 20: Monica is talking to Rachel about school.
- Rachel: “What are you majoring in?” - Monica: “__________”
A. I’m majoring in Sociology. B. I really find the major very interesting.
C. You are so annoying! Stop asking! D. I’m busy.
Question 21 : Janice is making a reservation at a hotel.
- Janice: “Hi, good morning. I’d like to make a reservation for the third weekend in September. Do you
have any vacancies?”
- Receptionist: “ Yes madam, __________.”
A. we have several rooms available B. we are out of rooms
C. you are fired D. have a nice day
Question 22: The rain is then set to ease off to make way for sunny spells before more persistent rain
during the evening.
A. weaken B. intensify C. increase D. extend
Question 23: To grow the business, he needs to develop management expertise and innovation across his
team
A. knowledge B. skillfulness C. ignorance D. inexperience
Question 24: Five new caves where humans have never set foot were recently discovered in Lam Hoa
commune of Tuyen Hoa district in the central province of Quang Binh by experts of the British Royal
Cave Association.
A. explored B. discovered C. entered D. wandered
Question 25: It may tickle your fancy to know that besides being a coveted shopping destination,
Chandni Chowk also houses Asia’s biggest spice market.
A. catch your attention B. inspire you C. make you laugh out loud D. please you
to each of the following questions .
Question 26: It’s possible that she doesn’t know about our secret.
A. She may not know about our secret. B. She should not know about our secret.
C. She must not know about our secret. D. She cannot know about our secret.
Question 27: Joseph has difficulty pronouncing the word ‘chrisps’.
A. Pronouncing the word ‘chrisps’ is hard.
B. Joseph can never pronounce the word ‘chrisps’.
C. Joseph finds it difficult to pronounce the word ‘chrisps’.
D. Joseph is not good at pronouncing the word ‘chrisps’ .
Question 28: Anna said: “I heard them talking about you yesterday, John.”
A. Anna said I had heard them talking about John the day before.
B. Anna told John she had heard them talking about him the previous day.
C. Anna said to John she had heard them talking about you the previous day.
D. Anna said they had heard John talking about them the previous day.
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Question 29: Joey deeply regrets having spent 3 million dollars on a jacket. He is flat broke now.
A. If only Joey wouldn’t spend 3 million dollars on a jacket.
B. Joey wishes he hadn’t spent 3 million dollars on a jacket.
C. Joey must have been flat broke because he had spent 3 million dollars on a jacket.
D. If Joey hadn’t spent 3 million dollars on a jacket, he wouldn’t have been flat broke.
Question 30: She didn’t have enough money to pay the rent. She was kicked out of the house.
A. If she had enough money to pay the rent, she wouldn’t be kicked out of the house
B. Because she didn’t have enough money to pay the rent, so she was kicked out of the house.
C. Although she didn’t have enough money to pay the rent, she was kicked out of the house .
D. Had she had some money to pay the rent, she wouldn’t have been kicked out of the house.
in each of the following questions
Question 31: Yesterday afternoon, my father returns home late after a long tiring day at work.
A. afternoon B. returns C. late D. tiring day
Question 32: My students are very hard working and they always finish her homework before going to
school.
A. My B. hard-working C. her D. before
Question 33: After the social science lecture, all students were invited to take part in a discussion on the
issues which were risen in the talk.
A. risen B. to take part in C. on the issues D. social science lecture
Writer’s Block
Ever found yourself staring at a blank page for long periods of time, trying to write but being
unable to find the right words? You’re not alone. This is writer’s block, and (34) ___________ writers,
even accomplished and well-known ones, struggle with it. Writer’s block is a phenomenon (35)
___________ by writers, from journalists to novelists, (36) ___________ is best described as an
overwhelming feeling of being stuck in the writing process without the ability to move forward and write
anything new.
Writer’s block is triggered by a number of things, depending on the individual. Some people
believe that writer’s block stems from a lack of ideas or even talent, (37) __________ that’s usually not
the case. A study (38) ___________ by researchers at Yale University in the 1970s revealed that the main
triggers of writer’s block include anxiety and anger.
(Adapted from masterclass.com)
Question 34: A. all B. every C. all of D. any
Question 35: A. endured B. tolerated C. suffered D. experienced
Question 36: A. which B. whom C. who D. that
Question 37: A. so B. but C. or D. and
Question 38: A. conducted B. organized C. arranged D. regulated
Having teenagers confined to home during the coronavirus crisis may not be as difficult as being
holed up with small children, but it definitely has its challenges. While younger children may be excited
about having parental attention 24/7, adolescents are likely to feel differently.
The first challenge with teens and young adults may be getting them to comply with the guidelines
for social distancing. Teenagers tend to feel invincible and they may think that the new coronavirus is not
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as problematic for their age range as it is for older people. Parents are reporting a lot of pushback when
teens are told they cannot go out and get together with friends because they simply do not see why social
distancing should apply to them.
Another problem that may put parents under pressure is how to help kids with remote learning.
With younger children, it’s mostly a matter of finding fun activities that can be educational. But with
older students, keeping up with expectations from school from home can be challenging, especially for
those with ADHD, learning disorders or organization issues. “I’m completely overwhelmed by trying to
figure out how to structure a school day,” said a mother. “I was never planning on home-schooling my
kids. I don’t have training in this.”
One more issue that parents may have to resolve is helping adolescents cope with
disappointments. For many, the most painful part of the coronavirus crisis will be losing important
experiences like extra-curricular events and ceremonies in school. Some will also be worried about
missing activities expected to help them with college applications and scholarships. And while we’re all
missing out on very valued activities, it’s especially problematic for teenagers who are always seeking
new frontiers to be limited in this way.
(Adapted from childmind.org)
Question 39: What is the best title for this passage?
A. Raising Teens’ Awareness Of COVID-19
B. Helping Teens During COVID-19
C. Teen Issues In COVID-19 Times
D. Educating Teens As COVID-19 Continues
Question 40: Getting teens to follow social distancing guidelines can be difficult because __________.
A. they know that the coronavirus does not affect them
B. they do not properly understand how social distancing works
C. they believe the coronavirus only infects old people
D. they think the coronavirus is not such a big problem for them
Question 41: The word “pushback” in paragraph 2 can be best replaced by ___________.
A. resistance B. criticism C. nervousness D. influence
Question 42: The word “those” in paragraph 3 refers to __________.
A. activities B. students C. expectations D. disorders
A. Unlike teens, children are actually happy to be confined at home.
B. Teens do not think they need to stay home but still practice social distancing.
C. For teens with learning disorders, learning from home is not easy.
D. Some teens worry about missing activities that affect their higher education.
When you’re sleepy, stressed or have had a few drinks, you’re not in the best position to drive – or
even make that decision. But automated cars could soon determine whether or not you can drive for you.
In Europe, more than 25,000 people lose their lives on the road every year, while another 135,000 are
seriously injured. And the main culprits are speed, alcohol or drug driving, non-use of seat belts,
distraction, and fatigue.
The type of automated cars on the road today provide steering, brake and acceleration support
while the driver is still at the wheel and constantly monitors the driving. These are known as level two on
the car autonomy scale, but cars could reach up to level five on the six-level scale in the future —
becoming a completely driverless car. However, there is still a long way to go and we have to take it step-
by-step, says Dr Anna Anund from the Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute.
She and her team are developing a sensor-based system as part of a project to move towards level
three, in which the driver can rest and would only be expected to drive when the car requests it. The
system would also automatically transfer control between vehicle and driver to ensure road safety,
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especially when the driver is sleepy, stressed, distracted or anxious. It also uses many types of sensors to
keep tabs on the drivers’ state, such as eye trackers and sensors to measure heart rate and changes in
voice or face images, most of which are on the vehicle’s dashboard, wheel or seat.
But all of this is still not enough. Dr Anund also notes that each person varies and reacts
differently in both normal and impairment states, such as sleepiness, and therefore the system should
work on an individual level. To measure heart rate variability accurately, for example, information such
as age and gender should be included or the initial state of the driver should be used as a reference. ‘It’s
important to develop systems where your individual preferences and behaviours are incorporated, so we
will also focus on human-computer interaction”, she said.
(Adapted from horizon-magazine.eu)
Question 44: What does the passage mostly concern?
A. The main causes of fatal traffic accidents in Europe
B. The development of a new self-driving car system
C. The reasons why more people prefer driverless cars
D. The biological factors that self-driving cars measure
Question 45: The word “culprits” in paragraph 1 can be best replaced by ___________.
A. wrongdoers B. contributors C. donors D. accomplices
Question 46: At level two of the car autonomy scale, cars can __________.
A. automatically steer, brake and accelerate without drivers
B. become completely automatic and operate with no driver
C. provide drivers with assistance while they are in control
D. determine whether or not a person is capable of driving
Question 47: Which of the following is TRUE about the system developed by Dr. Anund’s team?
A. It detects when a driver is sleepy and help them stay awake.
B. It helps driverless cars reach level six on the autonomy scale.
C. It makes use of many sensors to monitor drivers’ conditions.
D. It requests to take control if a driver is distracted or stressed.
Question 48: The phrase “keep tabs on” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. moderate B. command C. dominate D. monitor
Question 49: The word “It” in paragraph 3 refers to ___________.
A. vehicle B. system C. driver D. control
Question 50: What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Many cars will reach the fifth level of the car autonomy scale soon.
B. The final aim of Dr. Anund’s project is to create level-six driverless cars.
C. Dr. Anund’s team will focus on adding more sensors to their system.
D. Human-computer interaction can further improve Dr. Anund’s system.
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. honour B. honest C. hour D. hello
Question 2: A. academic B. grade C. behave D. examination
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the
primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. private B. protect C. reform D. regard
Question 4: A. entertain B. candidate C. referee D. afternoon
Question 5: _______________ early for his appointment, Peter spent some time looking at the
magazines.
A. Arrived B. To arrive C. Having arrived D. Being arrived
Question 6: Honda recalls _________ 330,000 vehicles due to a side-view mirror issue
A. as large as B. more than C. much more D. the most
Question 7: Australian researchers _______ an enzyme that can convert air into energy.
A. had discovered B. to discover C. have discovered D. discovering
Question 8: According to a report by Dân Việt newspaper, the elephants have caused damage _____
numerous trees in gardens and farming fields at Thạch Màng Hamlet
A. to B. in C. at D. on
Question 9: Nobody likes being criticised in public, _________?
A. don’t we B. do they C. don’t they D. do we
Question 10: Phillip Nguyen, the third son of Johnathan Hanh Nguyen, chairman of the Imex Pan Pacific
Group (IPPG), will get married in a wedding party with 500 guests in ______ Philippines.
Question 11: Emergency crews are working to _______ a wildfire in Villanueva de Viver Municipality,
Castellon Province, Valencia Autonomous Community, as of early March 28.
A. contain B. arrest C. capture D. engulf
Question 12: If you’re also looking for ways to break the doomscrolling cycle and be intentional with
your “me” time, you might want to try _______ some new hobbies.
A. bringing off B. taking out C. walking on D. picking up
Question 13: The capital city proposes ________ the tasks which can have an immediate impact on the
city’s tourism development.
A. that implement B. implementting C. to implement D. implement
Question 14: When Simon Edelman blew the ______ on his former employer, the US Department of
Energy, he couldn’t have known that his act of defiance was at the forefront of a growing national trend.
A. trumpet B. whistle C. balloon D. candle
Question 15 : ________ expensive airfares, many families have not yet finalized their travel plans for the
long holiday break.
A. Because B. Although C. Because of D. In spite of
Question 16: The Azerbaijan Armed Forces on March 25 _______ local control measures to suppress
illegal movement of military personnel and arms via the dirt roads.
A. brought B. took C. made D. had
Question 17: Rachel took an instant liking to her secretary ______.
A. before she had saw him B. after she has seen him
C. as soon as she will see him D. when she first saw him
Question 18: The oil and gas industry has played a _______ role in the global economic transformation.
A. significant B. significance C. signify D. significantly
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Question 19: India has come under _______ at the World Trade Organization (WTO) for “avoiding
questions’’ raised by members on its minimum support price (MSP) programmes for food grain.
A. weather B. rain C. fire D. lash
Question 20: ”Excuse me. Is there a bank near here ?” - “______________”
A. Yes. There is one on Baker Street. B. Sure. This is the easiest way.
C. There is no way you can find it. D. That’s it! Thanks for your instruction!
Question 21 : Jessica is taking with Chandler about the upcoming exam.
- Janice: “ Hi Chandler. Have you studied for the exam? - Chandler: “ __________.”
A. We still have many things to do. B. No. I’ve completely forgot about it.
C. I am tired of your questions D. No. I studied for one hour.
Question 22: An international cyber security expert believes New Zealand’s critical infrastructure
remains vulnerable to hackers.
A. protected from B. liable to C. beneficial to D. protested against
Question 23: After being revitalised and reopened to the public at the end of 2021, the Bach Dang Wharf
Park has attracted a high number of visitors.
A. modernised B. replenished C. destroyed D. attached
Question 24: FC Barcelona need to choose between Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski, who
reportedly don’t see eye to eye.
A. disagree B. protest C. agree D. allow
Question 25: It’s the great TikTok panic – and it could accelerate the end of the internet as we know it.
A. slow down B. keep up with C. speed up D. bring out
Question 26: Sofia said to Anna: “My brother is in a bad mood right now. Just leave him alone.”
A. Sofia said that my brother is a bad mood right now and let him alone.
B. Sofia said that she was in a bad mood and asked Annad to leave her alone.
C. Sofia said that her brother was in a bad mood then and told Anna to leave him alone.
D. Sofia said that her brother was in a bad mood and if Anna left him alone.
Question 27: Ever since she had an accident, Jessica has stopped driving.
A. Jessica rarely drives due to she had an accident.
B. Jessica doesn’t like driving although she had an accident.
C. Jessica no longer drives because she used to have an accident.
D. Jessica has never driven before, so she had an accident.
Question 28: She really believes my funny drawings amused the kids.
A. The kids should have been very amused to see my drawings.
B. The kids might have been very amused to see my drawings
C. The kids can have been very amused to see my drawings.
D. The kids must have been very amused to see my drawings.
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Question 29: Vichy didn’t pay much attention in class. She regrets it now.
A. If only Vichy had paid attention in class.
B. Vichy wishes she hadn’t paid attention in class.
C. If Vichy paid attention in class, she wouldn’t regret it now.
D. Had Vichy paid attention in class, she would have regretted it then.
Question 30: Her relatives lent her a lot of money. She could open her own restaurant.
A. If her friends had lent her a lot of money, she could have opened her own restaurant.
B. No matter how much money her relatives lent her, she couldn’t open her own restaurant.
C. Had it not been for her relatives’ money, she couldn’t have opened her own restaurant.
D. Were her relatives not to lend her a lot of money, she couldn’t open her own restaurant.
Question 31. Some animals are in danger of extinction as humans are hunting it for meat.
A. it B. are C. in D. extinction
Question 32. There is a heavy storm hitting our village last Sunday evening.
A. evening B. hitting C. heavy D. is
Question 33. It is not advisory to make travel arrangements during this time when the Covid-19
pandemic is still spreading at an unprecedented rate.
A. spreading B. arrangements C. advisory D. unprecedented
Qatar has (34) ___________ progress in its labour reforms but challenges in their implementation
remain, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has said in a new report released 19 days before the
start of the World Cup.
According to the report, (35)___________ was published on the 31st of October, 2022, reforms
have improved the working and living conditions for hundreds of thousands of workers,
(36)___________ additional efforts are needed to ensure that all workers can benefit.
Qatar’s treatment of migrant workers has been under the (37) ___________ since it was awarded
the hosting of football’s 2022 FIFA World Cup. This led to a series of changes to the labour law. In
March last year, Qatar became the first country in the Gulf to adopt a minimum wage that applies to all
workers. However, according to the ILO, many workers still face hurdles in leaving jobs and moving to
(38) ___________, including retaliation from their employers.
(Adapted from aljazeera.com)
Question 34: A. gained B. done C. made D. taken
Question 35: A. who B. which C. what D. that
Question 36: A. however B. unless C. as soon as D. although
Question 37: A. spotlight B. headlight C. flashlight D. highlight
Question 38: A. any B. the others C. every D. others
For anyone interested in self-development, developing a reading habit is a crucial task. However,
reading regularly can feel like an exhausting task that you just cannot find the motivation for. Luckily, it
is not too late for you to learn how to turn reading into an integral part of your daily life.
The fastest way to make reading easy is to set an easy target. Many people set very ambitious
goals such as “read one book each week” or “finish 30 books per year”, but big objectives like these only
create unnecessary pressure and might even lead to demotivation. Therefore, consider simpler goals like
reading just one page per day. Many days, you will definitely be able to read more. But on busy days, just
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focus on hitting your small goal by getting your one page completed. This way, you are more likely to be
able to keep your habit alive.
Next, you have to think about what you read. Don’t let people dictate what you should or should
not read. Instead, read whatever excites you. If you’re enjoying a book–no matter the topic–you’ll find the
experience satisfying and have a reason to read again in the future. Another option is to focus on reading
books that have an immediate impact on your life. If a book can help you solve problems or enable you to
achieve your goals, you will be more motivated to read it.
Finally, find a space for reading, whether it is a corner of your room or a coffee shop near your
house. Your brain usually makes connections between behaviours and situations. For example, the sofa
might be associated with the habit of watching Netflix, so you can be distracted if you choose to read
while sitting on it. This is why having a space solely dedicated to reading is so important. The more you
repeat the habit of reading, and nothing else, in a single location, the stronger the association in your brain
will be and the easier it will become as a result.
(Adapted from penguinrandomhouse.com)
A. Don’t Ignore Reading! B. Ways To Read A Book Effectively
C. Make Reading a Habit D. Choosing the Right Book For You
Question 40: According to paragraph 2, what do we learn about setting reading goals?
A. Many people do not realise the importance of having reading goals.
B. The bigger the reading goal, the more demotivated you feel.
C. Smaller goals make it easier for you to maintain your habit.
D. It is recommended that you only read one page of a book every day.
Question 41: The word “dictate” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. instruct B. persuade C. suggest D. direct
Question 42: Which of the following is NOT supported by information in the passage?
A. When you like a book, it feels easier to keep reading it.
B. Any book you read should bring you some practical benefit.
C. Your reading space can be any location that you choose.
D. Our brain naturally links what we do with specific situations.
A. habit B. location C. association D. brain
When you feel down, turning to self-help books might seem like a good solution. But new
research suggests it probably won’t make you feel much better. Consumers of self-help books are more
sensitive to stress and show more depressive symptoms than those who don’t read such literature,
University of Montreal psychologists found.
This small-scale study was conducted on 30 people. Half of the participants said that they read
self-help books and half did not. The self-help consumers were divided into two categories based on two
broad types: problem-oriented self-help books that discuss the nature of personal challenges as well as
means of addressing these challenges, and growth-oriented books that promote inspirational messages
about life and happiness. All participants were tested for mental health traits like openness, self-
discipline, depressive symptoms, etc.
The results show that readers of problem-focused self-help books had the greatest depressive
symptoms, while those who read growth-oriented material had greater stress reactivity – the tendency of
our body to respond to stressful situations by releasing stress hormones, which can lead to changes in the
body like faster heartbeat or increased blood pressure – than non-readers. To put it simply: those who
read self-help books were more depressed and stressed out.
There’s one important question here: does high stress reactivity and a tendency towards
depression lead people to read self-help books, or does reading self-help books result in stressful or
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depressive feelings? Catherine Raymond, the study’s lead author, said both are possible. “We would need
to perform an experimental study to have an unequivocal answer for this question.” Still, the results
showed that reading self-help books did not correlate with qualities like self-discipline, emotional
stability and self-esteem. So even if reading those kinds of books isn’t making things worse, it certainly
doesn’t seem to make things better.
“Readers should take time to inform themselves about the authors of the self-help books that they
wish to read,” Raymond said. “For instance, some self-help books that we call ‘bibliotherapy books’ are
written by health professionals, clinicians and scientific researchers and contain scientifically proven facts
about many subjects. We would suggest readers to go for these.”
(Adapted from huffpost.com)
A. Stress And Self-Help Books: A Strange Link
B. How Self-Help Books Ruin Your Mental Health
C. The Self-Help Books You Read Are Lying
D. Are Self-Help Books As Helpful As We Think?
Question 45: The word “means” in paragraph 2 can be best replaced by ___________.
A. approaches B. instruments C. procedures D. materials
Question 46: According to paragraphs 2 and 3, which of the following is TRUE about the discussed
study?
A. It involved a total of 30 participants who were then divided into two different groups
B. During the study, participants were required to read two general types of self-help books.
C. Problem-focused self-help readers displayed more depressive symptoms than any other group.
D. Those who do not read self-help showed the most positive mental health traits like self-
discipline.
A. There is a correlation between reading self-help books and high stress reactivity.
B. It is unclear if reading self-help is the cause or the result of stress and depression.
C. Even if they do not cause stress, self-help books still hinder traits like self-esteem.
D. Raymond suggested that readers be more careful when they select self-help books.
Question 48: The word “unequivocal” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. apparent B. definite C. essential D. noteworthy
Question 49: Which of the following can MOST LIKELY be inferred from the passage?
A. Most readers usually do not know who wrote the books they bought.
B. Follow-up studies on self-help books and stress are already underway.
C. Only books written by professionals should be called self-help books.
D. Not all self-help books are written based on actual scientific evidence.
Question 50: The word “these” in paragraph 5 refers to __________.
A. bibliotherapy books B. health professionals
C. proven facts D. many subjects
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ĐỀ SỐ 10
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. think B. sing C. thing D. launch
Question 2: A. monitor B. moment C. opponent D. component
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the
primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. debate B. persuade C. offer D. convince
Question 4: A. attachment B. database C. equation D. devotion
Question 5: He handed over a brown envelope _________ a hundred-dollar bills.
A. contained B. contains C. to contain D. containing
Question 6: The 2024 Hyundai Kona will be one of ________ cars with over-the-air updates.
A. more affordable B. the most affordable C. as affordable as D. so affordable
Question 7: After the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam issued Directive 13 in 2017
________ forest protection, deforestation had decreased.
A. strengthening B. strengthens C. to strengthen D. strengthen
Question 8: He instructed people ________ the use of the gym equipment.
A. to B. in C. at D. on
Question 9: She seldom does the housework, _________?
A. doesn’t she B. hasn’t she C. has she D. does she
Question 10: Ocean Cleanup removes 200,000 kilograms of plastic from _____ Pacific Ocean.
Question 11: The Kansas Senate will vote on whether or not to ______ disapproval of federal protections
for the lesser prairie chicken this week.
A. book B. register C. enroll D. apply
Question 12: Tristan Thompson secretly proposed to Khloé Kardashian in December 2020 — but she
______.
A. woke him up B. called him up
C. let him down D. turned him down
Question 13: According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, defense and security cooperation between the
two countries continues __________.
A. strengthening B. to be strengthened C. to strengthen D. strengthened
Question 14: In his annual letter to shareholders, JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon says US banking crisis
will _______ large in coming years.
A. longed B. brought C. came D. loomed
Question 15 : Last week’s heat accelerated the flowering, _______ the extra early fruit campaign is still
behind in Murcia.
A. although B. because of C. because D. despite
Question 16: Google warns users to _____ action to protect against remotely exploitable flaws in popular
Android phones
A. take B. have C. bring D. make
Question 17: US expert wants to bomb Russia’s TOS-1A ‘blazing sun’ _________.
A. after it reach Ukraine’s war zone B. since it reached Ukraine’s war zone
C. when it reach Ukraine’s war zone D. before it reaches Ukraine’s war zone
Question 18: “The helicopter then flew ______ past a fishing boat, plunged into the water and exploded,”
đềfishermen said.
A. close B. closing C. closely D. closure
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Question 19: As the festive season comes to a close and normal life resumes, you find yourself struggling
to get back into the _____ of work, which can be a killer for your momentum and productivity.
A. hammock B. sway C. swing D. apron
Question 20: Vicky is aking Tina out.
- Vicky: “I have two tickets to the cinema. Are you free tonight, Tina?” - Tina: “______________”
A. Of course not. I would love to B. Sorry. I have to go to the cinema.
C. Yes. Can you pick me up at 6:30? D. I don’t know. I think I might have to come.
Question 21: “Can you carry those bags for me?” - ” __________.”
A. Why not? I’m quite busy. B. Thanks. I just got them yesterday.
C. Do it yourself. You have hands, though. D. Sure. Let me lend you a hand.
Question 22: LQV is first and foremost a wine bar with typical French comfort food and an incredible
wine list, in a cosy and convivial atmosphere in Central, Hong Kong.
A. improper B. unfriendly C. outdated D. modern
Question 23: In our world today, I choose to utilize these moments of wonder to bolster my courage to
stand up for what I believe is good and right and true.
A. hinder B. exclude C. conceal D. reveal
Question 24: Over a year after ‘phimmoi’, a website providing pirated films, was prosecuted for
copyright infringement, the case has still not been resolved.
A. interference B. acquisition C. violation D. dependence
Question 25: Mistress Isabelle Brooks has hit back at claims that she forced producers to save her from
lipsyncing by throwing a tantrum on episode 10.
A. yelling at audiences B. singing excitedly
C. having a difficult time D. becoming furious
Question 26: Ian asked me, “Why don’t you take part in that competition?.”
A. Ian asked me why I didn’t take part in that competition.
B. Ian offered to sign up for me for that competition.
C. Ian said I had to take part in that competition.
D. Ian suggested that I should take part in that competition.
Question 27: I haven’t studied French for eight years.
A. I often studied French eight years ago. B. I last studied French eight years ago.
C. I have studied French for eight years. D. I didn’t study French eight years ago.
Question 28: I am sure that Rachel slapped Ross because of his red face.
A. Rachel could have slapped Ross because I could see it from his red face.
B. Rachel must have slapped Ross because I could see it from his red face
C. Rachel should have slapped Ross because I could see it from his red face.
D. Rachel might have slapped Ross because I could see it from his red face.
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Question 29: Lockwood moved abroad for a fresh start. He regrets it now.
A. Lockwood wishes he hadn’t moved abroad for a fresh start.
B. If Lockwood moved abroad for a fresh start, he would regret it.
C. Lockwood regrets not having moved abroad for a fresh start.
D. If only Lockwood had moved abroad for a fresh start.
Question 30: Timmy lied to his girl friend all the time. She broke up with him.
A. Unless Timmy broke up with his girl friend, she wouldn’t be lied to.
B. But for Timmy’s lies, his girl friend wouldn’t have broken up with him.
C. Had Timmy not lied to his girl friend, she could have broken up with him.
D. Were Timmy not to lie to his girl friend, she wouldn’t break up with him.
Question 31: The man, a poor man, is invited to the Clambake last night.
A. The B. a C. is D. to the
Question 32: Peacocks are among the most exotic birds in nature; its long tail feathers fan out to reveal a
profusion of vivid colors.
A. most exotic B. among C. fan out D. its
Question 33: Alice broke the school rules so many times that the headmistress finally had
no alternation but to expel her.
A. school rules B. expel her C. alternation D. so many
Hamburgers are wildly popular in America and around the world, as evidenced by McDonalds,
Burger King, and many other fast food restaurant (34) __________ you can find on the streets. But have
you ever wondered where the name “hamburger” comes from?
There are many myths, but the truth revolves around the city of Hamburg, Germany. In the 19th
century, the city was famous for a chopped beef patty mixed with spices, (35) ___________ was
commonly known as a Hamburg steak. This ground beef patty (36) __________ widespread popularity in
America throughout the century as German immigrants brought their recipes with them.
They were sold from carts outside factories, (37) __________ eating them without a plate proved
tricky – until an entrepreneur began selling his Hamburg steaks between slices of bread. From then on,
people started to give it the name “hamburger” – the German way to refer to (38) ___________
gentleman from Hamburg.
(Adapted from katom.com)
Question 34: A. rings B. lines C. chains D. links
Question 35: A. when B. where C. whose D. which
Question 36: A. embraced B. enjoyed C. adored D. cherished
Question 37: A. for B. but C. so D. or
Question 38: A. some B. all C. another D. any
Typically, when we dream, we do not know that the dream is not real. However, some people are
able to enter a dream and be fully aware of the fact that they are actually dreaming – this is known as
lucid dreaming. According to some research, around half of all people have had a lucid dream at some
time in their lives, and around 11% experience one or two lucid dreams per month.
Like most dreams, lucid dreaming will typically occur during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.
For some people, it occurs spontaneously, but some can dream lucidly whenever they want after training.
The degree to which a person can influence their dream also varies. Some people may simply wake up
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immediately upon realizing that they had been dreaming. Many others, however, may be able to influence
their own actions within the dream, or different parts of the dream itself.
Lucid dreaming certainly sounds extremely exciting and even magical. However, does this
experience have any practical applications? Dr. Denholm Aspy, a researcher who specializes in lucid
dreaming at the University of Adelaide in Australia explained that being able to control your dreams is
one way to help you effectively avoid nightmares, especially ones that keep repeating.
Lucid dreaming also has the potential to help people with phobias, such as a fear of flying or a
fear of spiders. Lucid dream environments can give people who suffer from particular phobias an
interesting opportunity to do things like exposure therapy, where you gradually expose yourself to
whatever you’re afraid of in order to slowly overcome your fear, Dr. Aspy said. This is possible, he
added, because these can provide a person with an experience that is both realistic enough and completely
safe at the same time.
(Adapted from medicalnewstoday.com)
A. The concept of lucid dreaming
B. Lucid dreaming and how it can benefit people
C. How to train yourself to have lucid dreams
D. Why lucid dreaming is a therapy
Question 40: The word “spontaneously” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. amazingly B. suddenly C. powerfully D. normally
Question 41: According to paragraph 2, what do we learn about the experience of having a lucid dream?
A. Most people wake up without realizing that they were dreaming lucidly.
B. Some people do realize they are having a lucid dream but cannot control it at all.
C. Many people can influence what they and other people do in the dream.
D. A few people have the ability to control parts of their dream without realizing it.
Question 42: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. About 50% percent of all people have only had one lucid dream.
B. Most of our dreams, including lucid ones, happen during REM sleep.
C. Repeating nightmares can only be avoided by dreaming lucidly.
D. Lucid dream environments help people quickly overcome their fears.
Question 43: The word “these” in paragraph 4 refers to ___________.
A. environments B. people C. phobias D. things
Think back to the last time you failed or made an important mistake. Do you still feel embarrassed
and blame yourself for having been so stupid? Research has shown that this response can often have
negative consequences. Besides increasing our unhappiness and stress levels, it can increase
procrastination, and makes us even less able to achieve our goals in the future.
Instead of chastising ourselves, we should try to practice self-compassion or, in other words,
forgive our own mistakes if possible and take good care of ourselves throughout times of disappointment
or embarrassment. “Most of us have a good friend in our lives, who is kind of unconditionally
supportive,” says Kristin Neff, an associate professor of educational psychology at the University of
Texas. “Self-compassion is learning to be that same warm, supportive friend to yourself.” In her studies,
Neff examined how it related to people’s overall mental health and wellbeing and found that this trait can
be linked to increased life satisfaction and decreased risks of depression and anxiety.
Self-compassion has now become a blossoming field of research, attracting interest from more
and more researchers. Some of the most intriguing results concern people’s physical health, with a recent
study showing that people with high self-compassion are less likely to report different ailments like back
pain, headache, and nausea. A research from 2012 also found that people with high self-compassion show
greater motivation to correct their errors. For instance, they tended to work harder after failing an
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important test. So it seems that self-compassion can also create a sense of safety that allows us to confront
our weaknesses and make positive changes in our lives. This is solid evidence against the idea that self-
compassion would lead to lazy behaviour and low willpower.
And if you would like to gain some of these benefits, there is now abundant evidence – from
Neff’s research group and many others – that self-compassion can be trained. Popular interventions
include “loving-kindness meditation”, which guides you to focus on feelings of forgiveness and warmth
to yourself and others. In one recent experiment, Tobias Krieger and colleagues at the University of Bern
in Switzerland designed an online course to teach this exercise alongside lessons about the causes of self-
criticism and its consequences. After seven sessions, they found significant increases in the participants’
self-compassion scores, along with reduced stress, anxiety and depressive feelings.
More than ever, we need to stop seeing self-compassion and self-care as a sign of weakness, says
Neff. “The research is really overwhelming at this point, showing that when life gets tough, you want to
be self-compassionate. It’s going to make you stronger.”
(Adapted from bbc.com)
Question 44: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. The Great Power of Self-Compassion B. Self-Compassion And Mental Health
C. Self-Compassion: A Sign of Weakness? D. How To Practice Self-Compassion
Question 45: The word “chastising” in paragraph 2 can be best replaced by ___________.
A. obstructing B. criticizing C. disappointing D. threatening
A. professor B. psychology C. self-compassion D. friend
Question 47: In paragraph 2, what do we learn about self-compassion?
A. It means that we should always forgive all the mistakes that we make.
B. Only those who have an unconditionally supportive friend can practice it.
C. Being self-compassionate means encouraging and taking good care of others.
D. It helps people become more happy with life and feel less anxious or depressed.
Question 48: The phrase “blossoming” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. intensifying B. developing C. transforming D. escalating
A. Low self-compassion makes it harder for people to achieve future goals.
B. An increasing number of researchers are now studying self-compassion.
C. Tobias Krieger’s course mostly focuses on the causes of self-criticism.
D. There is abundant evidence to prove the benefits of self-compassion.
A. Low self-compassion can significantly increase the risk of health problems.
B. Self-compassionate people can recover from ailments at a very rapid pace.
C. There are now many self-compassion training courses available online.
D. Many people still consider self-compassion to be a sign of weakness.
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ĐỀ SỐ 1 – KEY CHI TIẾT
Question 1. Taking a flight is __________ than travelling by train.
A. most expensive B. more expensive C. as expensive D. the more expensive
Cấu trúc so sánh hơn:
Đối với tính từ/trạng từ ngắn: adj/adv – er + than
Đối với tính từ/trạng từ dài: more adj/adv + than
Tạm dịch: Đi máy bay đắt hơn đi tàu hỏa.
→ Chọn đáp án B
Question 2. He intended _________ tertiary education in the UK.
A. to pursue B. pursuing C. to pursuing D. pursue
Cấu trúc: intend + To V: có dự định, ý định làm gì đó
Tạm dịch: Anh ấy dự định theo học đại học ở Vương quốc Anh.
→ Chọn đáp án A
Question 3. Mathew is busy with two important projects, so he can’t ________ extra work.
A. look out B. switch off C. turn up D. take on
Kiến thức phrasal verb:
- look out: cẩn thận, coi chừng - switch off: tắt
- turn up: xuất hiện, có mặt - take on: đảm nhận
Tạm dịch: Mathew bận hai dự án quan trọng nên anh ấy không thể nhận thêm việc.
→ Chọn đáp án D
Question 4. She _________ for this multinational since she graduated from college last year.
A. worked B. was working C. had worked D. has been working
Kiến thức về sự hòa hợp thì:
S + V (hiện tại hoàn thành/hiện tại hoàn thành tiếp diễn) + since + S + V (quá khứ đơn)
Tạm dịch: Cô ấy đã làm việc cho công ty đa quốc gia này kể từ khi tốt nghiệp đại học năm ngoái.
Question 5. You’d better not mention a pay rise to Joey; it’s such a sore ______ to him.
A. act B. light C. point D. change
Idiom: sore point: chủ đề khiến ai đó cảm thấy tức giận hoặc không thoải mái.
Tạm dịch: Bạn ko nên đề cập đến việc tăng lương với Joey; đó là chủ đề khiến anh ấy ko thoải
mái đâu.
→ Chọn đáp án C
Question 6. My grandfather enjoys playing _______ tennis in the afternoon.
A. an B. Ø (no article) C. the D. a
Mạo từ: Không dùng mạo từ trước các môn thể thao.
Tạm dịch: Ông tôi thích chơi quần vợt vào buổi chiều.
Question 7. We decided to climb to the top of the mountain to admire the ______ of the sea.
A. beautify B. beautiful C. beauty D. beautifully
Kiến thức từ loại:
- beautify (v): làm đẹp - beautiful (adj): đẹp
- beauty (n): vẻ đẹp - beautifully (adv): đẹp
Chỗ trống đứng sau mạo từ ‘the’, trước giới từ ‘of’ cần danh từ
Tạm dịch: Chúng tôi quyết định leo lên đỉnh núi để chiêm ngưỡng vẻ đẹp của biển.
Question 8. The sales ______ helped me wrap my purchase and tie it with ribbon.
A. employee B. colleague C. officer D. clerk
Từ vựng:
- employee (n): nhân viên
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- colleague (n): đồng nghiệp
- officer (n): viên chức
- clerk (n): nhân viên → sales clerk: nhân viên bán hàng
Tạm dịch: Người bán hàng đã giúp tôi gói hàng và buộc nó bằng ruy băng.
Question 9. The museum was crowded with tourists, ________?
A. wasn’t it B. has it C. didn’t it D. isn’t it
Câu hỏi đuôi:
Mệnh đề chính khẳng định → câu hỏi đuôi phủ định.
Mệnh đề chính dùng thì quá khứ đơn, to be was với chủ ngữ ‘the museum’ → câu hỏi đuôi dùng
“was” và đại từ “it”.
Tạm dịch: Bảo tàng rất đông khách du lịch, phải không?
Question 10. Mary will wear this dress ________.
A. when the graduation ceremony was held
B. after the graduation ceremony had been held
C. as the graduation ceremony is held
D. once the graduation ceremony was held
Giải thích: Mệnh đề chính đang chia ở thì tương lai đơn (will wear)
Loại tất cả các đáp án chia quá khứ
Loại A, B và D.
Tạm dịch: Mary sẽ mặc chiếc váy này khi lễ tốt nghiệp được tổ chức.
Question 11. I feel relaxed and comfortable because my parents never _______ pressure on me.
A. take B. pay C. keep D. put
Cấu trúc: put pressure on somebody: tạo áp lực cho ai
Tạm dịch: Tôi cảm thấy nhẹ nhàng và thoải mái vì bố mẹ không bao giờ tạo áp lực cho tôi.
Question 12. The books ________ from the local library last week should be returned by Friday.
A. borrowed B. were borrowed C. borrowing D. to borrow
Cấu trúc rút gọn mệnh đề quan hệ:
Viết đầy đủ: The books which were borrowed from the local library last week should be returned
by Friday.
Mệnh đề quan hệ dạng bị động, ta rút gọn bằng cách bỏ đại từ quan hệ và to be, giữ lại PII.
Tạm dịch: Những cuốn sách được mượn từ thư viện địa phương tuần trước nên được trả lại trước
thứ Sáu.
Question 13. The students are enthusiastic ________ their first field trip to Ha Long Bay.
A. in B. about C. at D. with
Cấu trúc: be enthusiastic about something: hào hứng với điều gì
Tạm dịch: Học sinh hào hứng với chuyến đi thực tế đầu tiên đến Vịnh Hạ Long.
Question 14. That the crew abandoned their efforts to find the missing victims after the earthquake was a
sort of _______ acceptance.
A. retired B. surrendered C. resigned D. vacated
Kiến thức từ vựng:
- retired (adj): nghỉ hưu
- surrender (v): đầu hàng
- resigned (adj): chấp nhận (vì không làm khác được) → resigned acceptance: chấp nhận cam chịu
- vacate (v): bỏ trống, bỏ không
Tạm dịch: Việc thủy thủ đoàn từ bỏ nỗ lực tìm kiếm những nạn nhân mất tích sau trận động đất là
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một kiểu chấp nhận cam chịu.
Question 15. Cooking utensils ________ before you cook any dishes.
A. will wash B. have washed C. are washing D. must be washed
Câu bị động:
Ta thấy câu mang nghĩa bị động, nên ta dùng bị động với động từ khuyết thiếu là:
Modal + be + PII.
Tạm dịch: Dụng cụ nấu ăn phải được rửa sạch trước khi bạn nấu bất kỳ món ăn nào.
Question 16. Tony and Phillips are talking about social networking sites.
- Tony: “I believe that there are some dangers of using social networking sites.”
- Phillips: “________. They can expose us to identity theft.”
A. I quite agree B. That’s not true
C. I don’t go along with you D. No, I don’t think so
Giải thích:
A. Tôi khá đồng ý B. Điều đó không đúng
C. Tôi không đồng tình với bạn D. Không, tôi không nghĩ vậy
Tạm dịch: Tony và Phillips đang nói về các trang mạng xã hội.
- Tony: “Mình tin rằng có một số nguy hiểm khi sử dụng các trang mạng xã hội.”
- Phillips: “Mình khá đồng ý. Chúng có thể khiến chúng ta bị đánh cắp danh tính.”
Question 17. Nam is talking to Lan after the talent contest.
- Nam: “Your performance was amazing!” - Lan: “__________”
A. You’re welcome. B. Never mind.
C. It’s nice of you to say so. D. What a pity!
Giải thích:
A. Không có chi. B. Không sao đâu.
C. Bạn thật tốt khi nói như vậy. D. Thật đáng tiếc!
Tạm dịch: Nam đang nói chuyện với Lan sau phần thi tài năng.
- Nam: “Màn trình diễn của cậu thật tuyệt vời!”
- Lan: “Bạn thật tốt khi nói như vậy.”
Question 18. A. temple B. household C. account D. farmer
Giải thích:
A. temple /ˈtem.pəl/ (n): đền B. household /ˈhaʊs.həʊld/ (n): hộ gia đình
C. account /əˈkaʊnt/ (n): tài khoản D. farmer /ˈfɑː.mər/ (n): nông dân
Đáp án C có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2, các đáp án còn lại trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ nhất.
Question 19. A. interview B. recognise C. motivate D. entertain
Giải thích:
A. interview /ˈɪn.tə.vjuː/ (v): phỏng vấn B. recognise /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/ (v): nhận ra
C. motivate /ˈməʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ (v): tạo động lực D. entertain /en.təˈteɪn/ (v): giải trí
Đáp án D có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 3, các đáp án còn lại trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ nhất.
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Question 20. A. game B. germ C. ground D. guest
Giải thích:
A. game /ɡeɪm/ (n): trò chơi B. germ /dʒɜːm/ (n): vi khuẩn
C. ground /ɡraʊnd/ (n): mặt đất D. guest /ɡest/ (n): khách
Đáp án B có âm “g” phát âm là /dʒ/, còn lại phát âm là /ɡ/.
Question 21. A. night B. mile C. life D. ski
Giải thích:
A. night /naɪt/ (n): đêm B. mile /maɪl/ (n): dặm
C. life /laɪf/ (n): cuộc sống D. ski /skiː/ (n): ván trượt tuyết
Đáp án D có âm “i” phát âm là /iː/, còn lại phát âm là /aɪ/.
Question 22. Although we tried to persuade him to change the marketing strategy, he dug his heels in
and didn’t accept our proposal.
A. refused to change his ideas B. decided to invest more
C. denied what he had done D. was willing to change his mind
Giải thích:
A. từ chối thay đổi ý tưởng của mình B. quyết định đầu tư nhiều hơn
C. phủ nhận những gì anh ấy đã làm D. sẵn sàng thay đổi quyết định của mình
dig one’s heels in: nhất quyết từ chối thay đổi hành động hoặc ý kiến của mình
→ dug his heels in >< was willing to change his mind
Tạm dịch: Mặc dù chúng tôi đã cố gắng thuyết phục anh ấy thay đổi chiến lược tiếp thị, nhưng
anh ấy vẫn nhất quyết không thay đổi ý kiến của mình và không chấp nhận đề xuất của chúng tôi.
Question 23. James wishes he would be more confident when speaking in front of a large group of
people.
A. certain B. relaxed C. nervous D. frightening
Giải thích:
A. certain (adj): chắc chắn B. relaxed (adj): thoải mái
C. nervous (adj): lo lắng D. frightening (adj): đáng sợ
confident (adj): tự tin >< nervous
Tạm dịch: James ước rằng anh ấy sẽ tự tin hơn khi nói trước một nhóm đông người.
Question 24. It’s such a complex situation that simple actions cannot be effective.
A. typical B. clear C. supportive D. difficult
Giải thích:
A. typical (adj): điển hình B. clear (adj): rõ ràng
C. supportive (adj): hỗ trợ D. difficult (adj): khó khăn
complex (adj): phức tạp = difficult
Tạm dịch: Đó là một tình huống phức tạp đến mức những hành động đơn giản ko thể hiệu quả.
Question 25. The city council has recently launched a new campaign to cut car emissions.
A. start B. reduce C. follow D. find
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Giải thích:
A. start (v): bắt đầu B. reduce (v): làm giảm
C. follow (v): đi theo, tuân thủ D. find (v): tìm kiếm
cut (v): cắt giảm = reduce
Tạm dịch: Hội đồng thành phố gần đây đã phát động một chiến dịch mới để cắt giảm khí thải xe
hơi.
We tend to associate computer games with Chúng ta có xu hướng liên tưởng các trò
young people, and it is true the majority of gamers chơi máy tính với những người trẻ tuổi, và đúng là
are young. (26) _______, a group from Sweden is phần lớn các game thủ là những người trẻ tuổi. Tuy
showing that reaching the age of retirement nhiên, một nhóm đến từ Thụy Điển đang chỉ ra
doesn’t mean that you stop having fun. With an rằng đến tuổi nghỉ hưu không có nghĩa là bạn
average age over 60, the Silver Snipers are the ngừng vui chơi. Với độ tuổi trung bình trên 60,
oldest team to take part in professional gaming Silver Snipers là đội nhiều tuổi nhất tham gia thi
competition. And don’t be (27) ______ by their đấu game chuyên nghiệp. Và đừng nản lòng vì tuổi
elderly. They take their playing very seriously! tác của họ. Họ chơi rất nghiêm túc!
Although they don’t enjoy much success in Mặc dù họ không đạt được nhiều thành
terms of winning trophies, they get enormous (28) công khi giành được danh hiệu, nhưng họ rất hài
_______ from taking part. They have a website, lòng khi tham gia. Họ có một trang web và nhiều
and (29) _______ loyal supporters who cheer them người ủng hộ trung thành cổ vũ họ. Họ thậm chí
on. They even have a professional coach (30) còn có một huấn luyện viên chuyên nghiệp giúp cải
______ helps improve their performance. But their thiện hiệu suất. Nhưng tham vọng chính của họ là
main ambition is to show that gaming is for chứng tỏ rằng chơi game là dành cho tất cả mọi
everyone, old and young! người, già và trẻ!
(Adapted from Formula by Sheila Dignen and
Jacky Newbrook)
Question 26. A. Moreover B. Even though C. However D. Hence

Giải thích:
A. Moreover: hơn nữa B. Even though: mặc dù
C. However: tuy nhiên D. Hence: do đó
Tạm dịch: We tend to associate computer games with young people, and it is true the majority of
gamers are young. However, a group from Sweden is showing that reaching the age of retirement
doesn’t mean that you stop having fun. (Chúng ta có xu hướng liên tưởng các trò chơi máy tính
với những người trẻ tuổi, và đúng là phần lớn các game thủ là những người trẻ tuổi. Tuy nhiên, 1
nhóm đến từ Thụy Điển đang chỉ ra rằng đến tuổi nghỉ hưu ko có nghĩa là bạn ngừng vui chơi.)
Question 27. A. disabled B. discouraged C. disobeyed D. disrupted
- disable (v): làm cho bất lực; làm tàn tật - discourage (v): làm nhụt chí, nản lòng
- disobey (v): không vâng lời - disrupt (v): phá vỡ
Tạm dịch: With an average age over 60, the Silver Snipers are the oldest team to take part in
professional gaming competition. And don’t be discouraged by their elderly. They take their
playing very seriously! (Với độ tuổi trung bình trên 60, Silver Snipers là đội nhiều tuổi nhất tham
gia thi đấu game chuyên nghiệp. Và đừng nản lòng vì tuổi tác của họ. Họ chơi rất nghiêm túc!)
Question 28. A. achievement B. realisation C. prosperity D. satisfaction
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- achievement (n): thành tích - realisation (n): sự thực hiện; sự nhận thức
- prosperity (n): sự thịnh vượng - satisfaction (n): sự thỏa mãn, sự hài lòng
Tạm dịch: Although they don’t enjoy much success in terms of winning trophies, they get
enormous satisfaction from taking part. (Mặc dù họ không đạt được nhiều thành công khi giành
được các danh hiệu, nhưng họ rất hài lòng khi tham gia.)
Question 29. A. every B. a little C. many D. others
Giải thích:
A. every + N (số ít): mỗi, mọi B. a little + N (không đếm được): một ít
C. many + N (số nhiều): nhiều D. others: những người khác, những vật khác
Tạm dịch: They have a website, and many loyal supporters who cheer them on. (Họ có một trang
web và nhiều người ủng hộ trung thành cổ vũ họ.)
Question 30. A. whose B. where C. who D. which
Giải thích: Đại từ quan hệ chỉ người ‘a professional coach’ và ở vị trí chủ ngữ trong mệnh đề
quan hệ → dùng “who”
Tạm dịch: They even have a professional coach who helps improve their performance. (Họ thậm
chí còn có một huấn luyện viên chuyên nghiệp giúp cải thiện hiệu suất.)
The Plastiki looks similar to many other Plastiki trông giống như nhiều chiếc thuyền
boats in Sydney harbour. It’s eighteen metres long, khác ở cảng Sydney. Nó dài 18m, rộng 6m và nặng
six metres wide and it weighs about twelve khoảng 12.000 kilôgam. Nó chở sáu người thủy thủ
thousand kilogrammes. It carries a crew of six đoàn và có tốc độ trung bình là 5 hải lý/giờ. Tuy
people and has an average speed of five knots. nhiên, khi bạn đến gần Plastiki, bạn sẽ nhận ra có
However, once you get near to the Plastiki you một sự khác biệt lớn. Nó được làm từ 12.500 chai
realise there’s a big difference. It’s made of twelve nhựa tái sử dụng.
thousand five hundred re-used plastic bottles.
David de Rothschild is an environmentalist David de Rothschild là một nhà bảo vệ môi
who has crossed Antarctica and explored the trường đã băng qua Nam Cực và khám phá
Ecuadorian Amazon. One day he was reading some Amazon của Ecuador. Một ngày nọ, ông đang đọc
information about all the plastic in the seas and một số thông tin về tất cả nhựa trong biển và đại
oceans. He couldn’t believe what he was reading. dương. Ông không thể tin vào những gì mình đang
For example, humans throw away four out of every đọc. Ví dụ, con người vứt bỏ bốn trong số năm chai
five plastic bottles they use, and plastic rubbish nhựa mà họ sử dụng và rác thải nhựa gây ra
causes about eighty per cent of the pollution in the khoảng 80% ô nhiễm biển. Ngoài ra, các nhà khoa
sea. In addition, scientists think that around one học cho rằng khoảng một triệu con chim biển chết
million seabirds die every year from plastic mỗi năm do ô nhiễm nhựa. De Rothschild quyết
pollution. De Rothschild decided he wanted to help định muốn giúp chống ô nhiễm biển. Để giúp nhiều
fight pollution in the sea. To help more people người hiểu hơn về vấn đề này, ông bắt đầu làm một
understand the problem, he started building a boat chiếc thuyền làm bằng chai nhựa.
made of plastic bottles. Ngoài việc làm thuyền bằng nhựa tái chế,
As well as building the boat with recycled điều quan trọng đối với ông là làm cho con thuyền
plastic, it was important for him to make the boat thân thiện với môi trường và người sử dụng. Con
environmentally friendly and user-friendly. The thuyền sử dụng năng lượng tái tạo như năng lượng
boat uses renewable energy such as wind power gió và năng lượng mặt trời. Thủy thủ đoàn có thể
and solar energy. The crew can make meals with chế biến bữa ăn với các loại rau từ khu vườn nhỏ
vegetables from the small garden at the back of the phía sau thuyền. Họ có thể nghỉ ngơi và tập thể dục
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boat. They can take a break from work and get bằng cách sử dụng xe đạp tập thể dục đặc biệt.
some exercise by using the special exercise bicycle. Năng lượng từ chiếc xe đạp cung cấp năng lượng
The energy from the bike provides power for the cho máy tính của thuyền. Và nếu ai có nhu cầu tắm
boat’s computers. And if anyone needs to take a thì vòi tắm trên thuyền dùng nước mặn từ biển.
shower, the boat’s shower uses saltwater from the
sea.
(Adapted from Life by John Hughes, Helen
Stephenson and Paul Dummett)
A. An Extraordinary Man B. Life at Sea
C. The Problem of Plastic Bottles D. A Boat with a Difference
Giải thích: Đâu là tiêu đề phù hợp nhất cho đoạn văn?
A. Một Người Phi Thường B. Cuộc sống trên biển
C. Vấn Đề Chai Nhựa D. Một Chiếc Thuyền Khác Biệt
Thông tin: Đoạn văn nói về chiếc thuyền đặc biệt được làm từ chai nhựa và thân thiện với môi
trường và người dùng do David de Rothschild tạo ra.
A. scientists B. humans C. plastic bottles D. seas and oceans
Giải thích: Từ “they” trong đoạn 2 đề cập đến ____
A. các nhà khoa học B. con người C. chai nhựa D. biển và đại dương
Thông tin: For example, humans throw away four out of every five plastic bottles they use, and
plastic rubbish causes about eighty per cent of the pollution in the sea. (Ví dụ, con người vứt bỏ
bốn trong số năm chai nhựa mà họ sử dụng và rác thải nhựa gây ra khoảng 80% ô nhiễm biển.)
they = humans
Question 33. According to paragraph 2, De Rothschild was shocked when he ________.
A. travelled between Antarctica and the Ecuadorian Amazon
B. read some information about plastic at seas and oceans
C. participated in an environmental campaign
D. built his first plastic boat
Giải thích: Theo đoạn 2, De Rothschild đã bất ngờ khi ông ________.
A. đi giữa Nam Cực và Amazon của Ecuador
B. đọc một số thông tin về nhựa ở biển và đại dương
C. tham gia vào một chiến dịch môi trường
D. đóng chiếc thuyền nhựa đầu tiên của mình
Thông tin: One day he was reading some information about all the plastic in the seas and oceans.
He couldn’t believe what he was reading. For example, humans throw away four out of every
five plastic bottles they use, and plastic rubbish causes about eighty per cent of the pollution in the
sea. (Một ngày nọ, ông đang đọc một số thông tin về tất cả nhựa trong biển và đại dương. Ông
không thể tin vào những gì mình đang đọc. Ví dụ, con người vứt bỏ bốn trong số năm chai nhựa
mà họ sử dụng và rác thải nhựa gây ra khoảng 80% ô nhiễm biển.)
Question 34. The word fight in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. compete B. divide C. compare D. tackle
Kiến thức từ vựng: Từ “fight” trong đoạn 2 gần nghĩa với từ _____
A. compete: cạnh tranh B. divide: chia ra
C. compare: so sánh D. tackle: giải quyết
fight (v): đấu tranh, chiến đấu = tackle
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Question 35. Which of the following is TRUE about the Plastiki, according to the passage?
A. It has a totally different appearance when compared to other boats.
B. It was made of plastic and other materials which are hard to decompose.
C. Daily life activities aren’t interrupted when living on the boat.
D. Clean water exists in abundance on the boat.
Giải thích: Điều nào sau đây ĐÚNG về Plastiki, theo đoạn văn?
A. Nó có hình dáng hoàn toàn khác so với những chiếc thuyền khác.
B. Nó được làm bằng nhựa và các vật liệu khác khó phân hủy.
C. Các hoạt động sinh hoạt hàng ngày không bị gián đoạn khi sống trên thuyền.
D. Nước sạch có rất nhiều trên thuyền.
Thông tin:
+ The Plastiki looks similar to many other boats in Sydney harbour. It’s eighteen metres long,
six metres wide and it weighs about twelve thousand kilogrammes. (Plastiki trông giống như
nhiều chiếc thuyền khác ở cảng Sydney. Nó dài 18m, rộng 6m và nặng khoảng 12.000 kilôgam.)
→ A sai
+ It’s made of twelve thousand five hundred re-used plastic bottles. (Nó được làm từ 12.500 chai
nhựa tái sử dụng.)
→ B sai (Đoạn không nói về các vật liệu khác)
+ As well as building the boat with recycled plastic, it was important for him to make the boat
environmentally friendly and user-friendly. The boat uses renewable energy such as wind power
and solar energy. The crew can make meals with vegetables from the small garden at the back of
the boat. They can take a break from work and get some exercise by using the special exercise
bicycle. The energy from the bike provides power for the boat’s computers. And if anyone needs
to take a shower, the boat’s shower uses saltwater from the sea. (Ngoài việc làm thuyền bằng nhựa
tái chế, điều quan trọng đối với ông là làm cho con thuyền thân thiện với môi trường và người sử
dụng. Con thuyền sử dụng năng lượng tái tạo như năng lượng gió và năng lượng mặt trời. Thủy
thủ đoàn có thể chế biến bữa ăn với các loại rau từ khu vườn nhỏ phía sau thuyền. Họ có thể nghỉ
ngơi và tập thể dục bằng cách sử dụng xe đạp tập thể dục đặc biệt. Năng lượng từ chiếc xe đạp
cung cấp năng lượng cho máy tính của thuyền. Và nếu ai có nhu cầu tắm thì vòi tắm trên thuyền
dùng nước mặn từ biển.)
→ C đúng, D sai
For Sean O’Brien, it was just an ordinary Đối với Sean O’Brien, đó chỉ là một buổi tối
night out with friends. He knew that people đi chơi bình thường với bạn bè. Anh ấy biết rằng
sometimes mocked him for being overweight, and đôi khi mọi người chế nhạo anh vì thừa cân, và anh
he was usually able to shrug it off. But this time, as thường có thể nhún vai coi khinh. Nhưng lần này,
well as laughing at him in person, someone decided ngoài việc cười vào mặt anh, ai đó đã quyết định
to publicly fat-shame him by posting a video of him chế giễu công khai anh bằng cách đăng một video
dancing online, with a hurtful comment. Sean was anh nhảy lên mạng, với một lời bình luận gây tổn
completely unaware of it, but the post about him thương. Sean đã hoàn toàn không biết về nó, như
was shared widely, and it prompted a wave of bài đăng về anh đã được chia sẻ rộng rãi, và nó
abuse from immature Internet trolls. làm dấy lên làn sóng lạm dụng từ những kẻ trêu
chọc non nớt trên mạng.
However, as well as the cyberbullies, other Tuy nhiên, ngoài những kẻ quấy rối trên
people were watching. A group of women in mạng, những người khác cũng đang quan sát vụ
California, who were campaigning to encourage việc này. Một nhóm phụ nữ ở California, những
people to have a positive body image whatever người đang thực hiện chiến dịch nhằm khuyến
their size, decided to take action. They put out a khích mọi người đăng hình ảnh tích cực về cơ thể
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message on Twitter, inviting Sean on an all- dù cho kích thước ra sao, đã quyết định hành động.
expenses- paid trip from London to Los Angeles, to Họ đăng tải một tin nhắn lên Twitter, mời Sean một
meet and dance with them. When Sean’s friends chuyến đi bao trọn chi phí từ London đến Los
first told him about the search for ‘dancing man’, Angeles để gặp gỡ và nhảy cùng họ. Khi bạn bè của
he figured it was a bit of nonsense which would Sean nói cho anh về việc tìm kiếm “người đàn ông
soon blow over, and decided not to bother doing nhảy nhót”, anh đã cảm thấy nó là một chuyện khá
anything about it. vô nghĩa và sẽ sớm bị lãng quên thôi, và quyết định
không bận tâm làm bất kỳ điều gì về nó.
But the movement got bigger and bigger. Nhưng phong trào ngày càng lớn mạnh.
Sean rethought his decision, made contact, and the Sean đã suy nghĩ lại về quyết định, liên lạc, và
women - all 1,700 of them - started raising money những người phụ nữ - tất cả 1,700 người – đã bắt
to throw him an extra-special party in LA. He went đầu quyên tiền để tổ chức một bữa tiệc siêu đặc
to the party in California. Sean had assumed that biệt cho anh tại LA. Anh đã đến bữa tiệc ở
just a few people would turn up, but he realised his California. Sean cho rằng chỉ một vài người sẽ xuất
mistake as soon as he saw over 1,000 people hiện, nhưng anh nhận ra mình đã lầm ngay khi thấy
queuing to get into the nightclub! Sean danced all hơn 1,000 người xếp hàng để vào hộp đêm! Sean
night and the story of how he and the women’s đã nhảy cả buổi tối và câu chuyện về cách mà anh
group in California took a stance against và nhóm phụ nữ ở California thể hiện lập trường
cyberbullying was reported around the world. As a chống bắt nạt trên mạng đã được đưa tin khắp thế
result of the event, some of the women set up giới. Kết quả của sự kiện chính là, một số phụ nữ
Dance Free Movement, an online forum where đã hình thành Dance Free Movement, một diễn đàn
anyone who felt they had been bullied or victimised trực tuyến nơi bất kỳ ai cảm thấy mình bị bắt nạt
could receive support. The ‘dancing man’ himself hoặc trở thành nạn nhân có thể nhận trợ giúp. Bản
has become a fundraiser for several anti-bullying thân “người đàn ông nhảy nhót” đã trở thành một
charities. người gây quỹ cho một số tổ chức chống bắt nạt.
Sean commented in an interview at the time Sean chia sẻ trong một bài phỏng vấn tại
that he was amazed that something which started thời điểm đó rằng anh rất ngạc nhiên khi một
out so badly, had become such a positive chuyện có khởi đầu rất tệ lại trở thành một phong
movement. He said that he had actually never really trào tích cực như thế. Anh nói rằng anh thật sự
thought about the people who posted the original chưa bao giờ nghĩ về những người đăng những tấm
images, concluding that they must have their own hình về anh, và anh cho rằng họ hẳn có những nỗi
insecurities, to put the spotlight on someone else so bất an riêng để phải đặt sự chú ý vào người khác
maliciously. Sean certainly had the last laugh. We một cách ác ý như thế. Sean cuối cùng chắc chắn
are often told that the best idea is not to give bullies đã thắng. Chúng ta thường được bảo rằng tốt nhất
any attention, but it may be that the best way to là đừng quan tâm đến những kẻ bắt nạt, nhưng có
deal with cyberbullying is to act as these women lẽ cách tốt nhất để đối phó với việc bắt nạt trên
did and be brave enough to make it clear that we mạng chính là hành động như những người phụ nữ
are uncomfortable with this kind of behaviour, that này và đủ dũng cảm để nói rõ rằng chúng ta không
we disagree with what is being said and that thoải mái với hành vi này, rằng chúng ta không
bullying is completely unacceptable. đồng tình với những gì người khác nói và việc bắt
(Adapted from High Note by Rachael nạt là hoàn toàn không thể chấp nhận được.
Roberts and Caroline Krantz)
A. An Inspirational Story of a Disabled Man
B. Negative Impacts of Cyberbullying on Teenagers
C. The Dancing Man Has the Last Laugh
D. Online Bullies Have Been Silenced!
Giải thích: Đâu là tiêu đề phù hợp nhất cho đoạn văn?
A. Một câu chuyện truyền cảm hứng của một người đàn ông khiếm khuyết
B. Những tác động tiêu cực của việc bắt nạt trên mạng đến thanh thiếu niên
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C. Người đàn ông nhảy nhót là người giành chiến thắng
D. Những kẻ bắt nạt trên mạng đã bị bắt phải im lặng!
Tóm tắt: Đoạn văn nói về một người đàn ông bị chế nhạo ngoại hình khi đang nhảy và chiến
thắng sau cùng của anh.
=> Người đàn ông nhảy nhót là người giành chiến thắng
Question 37. The word prompted in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. triggered B. terminated C. compared D. discouraged
Giải thích: Từ “prompted” trong đoạn 1 đồng nghĩa với từ ______.
A. gây ra B. chấm dứt C. so sánh D. làm nản chí
prompt (v): gợi, gây ra = trigger
Question 38. According to paragraph 1, Sean O’Brien didn’t realise that ________.
A. he was teased by some of his acquaintances for being overweight
B. he was laughed by some Internet users for his awkward behaviour
C. he became a victim of body shaming on the Internet
D. his dance video was leaked by his casual friends
Giải thích: Theo đoạn 1, Sean O’Brien đã không nhận ra rằng _______.
A. anh đã bị một số người quen trêu chọc vì béo phì
B. anh đã bị một số người dùng Internet cười nhạo vì hành vi lạ lùng của mình
C. anh đã trở thành nạn nhân của việc chế giễu ngoại hình trên Internet
D. video nhảy của anh đã bị những bạn bè bình thường của anh làm lộ
Thông tin: But this time, as well as laughing at him in person, someone decided to publicly fat-
shame him by posting a video of him dancing online, with a hurtful comment. Sean was
completely unaware of it, but the post about him was shared widely, and it prompted a wave of
abuse from immature Internet trolls. (Nhưng lần này, ngoài việc cười vào mặt anh, ai đó đã quyết
định chế giễu công khai anh bằng cách đăng một video anh nhảy lên mạng, với một lời bình luận
gây tổn thương. Sean đã hoàn toàn không biết về nó, nhưng bài đăng về anh đã được chia sẻ rộng
rãi, và nó làm dấy lên làn sóng lạm dụng từ những kẻ trêu chọc non nớt trên mạng.)
Question 39. The word them in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. Sean’s friends B. women C. expenses D. cyberbullies
Giải thích: Từ “them” trong đoạn 2 đề cập đến _____.
A. những người bạn của Sean B. những người phụ nữ
C. những chi phí D. những kẻ bắt nạt trên mạng
Thông tin: A group of women in California, who were campaigning to encourage people to have
a positive body image whatever their size, decided to take action. They put out a message on
Twitter, inviting Sean on an all-expenses- paid trip from London to Los Angeles, to meet and
dance with them. (Một nhóm phụ nữ ở California, những người đang thực hiện chiến dịch nhằm
khuyến khích mọi người đăng hình ảnh tích cực về cơ thể dù cho kích thước ra sao, đã quyết định
hành động. Họ đăng tải một tin nhắn lên Twitter, mời Sean một chuyến đi bao trọn chi phí từ
London đến Los Angeles để gặp gỡ và nhảy cùng họ.)
Question 40. The phrase blow over in paragraph 2 mostly means _______.
A. become a controversial topic B. incite intense hatred
C. gradually become less strong D. provide genuine pleasure
Giải thích: Cụm “blow over” trong đoạn 2 có nghĩa là _______.
A. trở thành một đề tài gây tranh cãi B. kích động lòng căm thù mãnh liệt
C. dần trở nên yếu đi D. mang đến niềm vui đích thực
blow over: qua đi, bị quên lãng = gradually become less strong
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Question 41. Which of the following is true about Sean O’Brien according to the passage?
A. He wasn’t required to pay any costs to join the dance party in California.
B. He wasn’t taken aback by the number of people joining his dance party.
C. He accepted the offer by a group of women in California without hesitation.
D. He established an online forum for those who got cyberbullied like him.
Giải thích: Điều nào sau đây là đúng về Sean O’Brien theo đoạn văn?
A. Anh ấy không bị yêu cầu trả bất kỳ chi phí nào để tham gia buổi tiệc nhảy ở California.
B. Anh ấy không bất ngờ trước số người tham gia buổi tiệc nhảy của anh.
C. Anh đã chấp nhận lời đề nghị của một nhóm phụ nữ ở California mà không lưỡng lự.
D. Anh đã lập một diễn đàn trực tuyến cho những người bị bắt nạt trên mạng giống như anh.
Thông tin:
+ Sean had assumed that just a few people would turn up, but he realised his mistake as soon as
he saw over 1,000 people queuing to get into the nightclub! (Sean đã cho rằng chỉ một vài người
sẽ xuất hiện, nhưng anh đã nhận ra mình đã lầm ngay khi thấy hơn 1,000 người xếp hàng để vào
hộp đêm!)
→ B sai
+ When Sean’s friends first told him about the search for ‘dancing man’, he figured it was a bit
of nonsense which would soon blow over, and decided not to bother doing anything about it.
But the movement got bigger and bigger. Sean rethought his decision, made contact, and the
women – all 1,700 of them - started raising money to throw him an extra-special party in LA.
(Ban đầu khi bạn bè của Sean nói cho anh về việc tìm kiếm “người đàn ông nhảy nhót”, anh đã
cảm thấy nó là một chuyện khá vô nghĩa và sẽ sớm bị lãng quyên thôi, và quyết định không bận
tâm làm bất kỳ điều gì về nó. Nhưng phong trào ngày càng lớn mạnh. Sean đã suy nghĩ lại về
quyết định, liên lạc, và những người phụ nữ - tất cả 1,700 người - đã bắt đầu quyên tiền để tổ chức
một bữa tiệc siêu đặc biệt cho anh tại LA.)
→ C sai
+ As a result of the event, some of the women set up Dance Free Movement, an online forum
where anyone who felt they had been bullied or victimised could receive support. (Kết quả của sự
kiện chính là, một số phụ nữ đã hình thành Dance Free Movement, một diễn đàn trực tuyến nơi
bất kỳ ai cảm thấy mình bị bắt nạt hoặc trở thành nạn nhân có thể nhận trợ giúp.)
→ D sai
+ They put out a message on Twitter, inviting Sean on an all-expenses-paid trip from London to
Los Angeles, to meet and dance with them. (Họ đăng tải một tin nhắn lên Twitter, mời Sean một
chuyến đi bao trọn chi phí từ London đến Los Angeles để gặp gỡ và nhảy cùng họ.)
→ A đúng
A. Most Internet users now enjoy hiding their identities online.
B. Sean wasn’t brave enough to raise his voice against cyberbullies.
C. Sean’s case is rather different from other cases of cyberbullying.
D. It was nothing new for Sean to be ridiculed for his weight.
Giải thích: Điều nào sau đây có thể suy ra từ đoạn văn?
A. Đa số những người dùng Internet hiện thích giấu danh tính trên mạng.
B. Sean đã không đủ dũng cảm để cất tiếng nói chống lại những kẻ bắt nạt trên mạng.
C. Trường hợp của Sean khá khác so với những trường hợp bắt nạt trên mạng khác.
D. Không có gì lạ đối với Sean khi bị chế nhạo vì cân nặng.
Thông tin: He knew that people sometimes mocked him for being overweight, and he was
usually able to shrug it off. (Anh ấy biết rằng đôi khi mọi người chế nhạo anh vì thừa cân, và anh
thường có thể nhún vai coi khinh.)
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Question 43. The reigning champion followed a punishable exercise regime so as to defend his title at his
A B C D
next tournament.
- punishable (adj): có thể bị trừng phạt
- punishing (adj): rất khó khăn và khiến cảm thấy mệt mỏi
Sửa: punishable → punishing
Tạm dịch: Nhà đương kim vô địch đã tuân theo một chế độ tập luyện nghiêm ngặt để bảo vệ danh
hiệu của mình tại giải đấu tiếp theo.
Question 44. Both Mary and I haven’t attended the senior prom two weeks ago.
A B C D
Giải thích: “two weeks ago” → thì quá khứ đơn
Sửa: haven’t attended → didn’t attend
Tạm dịch: Cả Mary và tôi đều không tham dự vũ hội cuối cấp hai tuần trước.
Question 45. This new technology is becoming very popular because they enable computers to read
A B C
coded messages.
D
Giải thích: Chủ ngữ số ít (this new technology) → dùng đại từ “it” để quy chiếu.
Sửa: they enable → it enables
Tạm dịch: Công nghệ mới này đang trở nên rất phổ biến vì nó cho phép máy tính đọc được các
tin nhắn được mã hóa.
Question 46. This is the first time I’ve been to Australia.
A. I used to visit Australia many years ago. B. I haven’t visited Australia for years.
C. I haven’t visited Australia before. D. I have visited Australia many times.
Giải thích: Đây là lần đầu tiên tôi đến Úc.
A. Tôi đã từng đến Úc nhiều năm trước. B. Tôi đã ko đến thăm Úc trong nhiều năm.
C. Tôi chưa từng đến Úc trước đây. D. Tôi đã đến thăm Úc nhiều lần.
Question 47. “Why were you absent from class yesterday?” asked the teacher.
A. The teacher asked me why I had been absent from class the day before.
B. The teacher asked me why had I been absent from class the day before.
C. The teacher asked me why was I absent from class the day before.
D. The teacher asked me why I were absent from class the day before.
Giải thích: "Tại sao ngày hôm qua em nghỉ học?" cô giáo hỏi.
A. Cô giáo hỏi tôi tại sao hôm trước tôi nghỉ học.
B. Sai ngữ pháp, phải đảo trợ động từ về sau chủ ngữ
C. Sai ngữ pháp, chưa lùi thì
D. Sai ngữ pháp, chưa lùi thì
Question 48. You’re permitted to use calculators in the exam room.
A. You mustn’t use calculators in the exam room.
B. You can use calculators in the exam room.
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C. You needn’t use calculators in the exam room.
D. You should use calculators in the exam room.
Giải thích: Bạn được phép sử dụng máy tính trong phòng thi.
A. Bạn không được sử dụng máy tính trong phòng thi.
B. Bạn có thể sử dụng máy tính trong phòng thi.
C. Bạn không cần sử dụng máy tính trong phòng thi.
D. Bạn nên sử dụng máy tính trong phòng thi.
Question 49. The Internet connection wasn’t stable. She couldn’t attend her online class.
A. Unless the Internet connection is stable, she can’t attend her online class.
B. Provided that the Internet connection were stable, she could attend her online class.
C. If only the Internet connection had been stable, she could have attended her online class.
D. If the Internet connection hadn’t been stable, she couldn’t have attended her online class.
Giải thích: Kết nối Internet không ổn định. Cô ấy đã không thể tham dự lớp học trực tuyến của
mình.
A. Sai vì câu gốc ở thì quá khứ, khi chuyển sang câu điều kiện, cần sử dụng câu điều kiện loại 3.
B. Sai vì câu gốc ở thì quá khứ, khi chuyển sang câu điều kiện, cần sử dụng câu điều kiện loại 3.
C. Giá như kết nối Internet ổn định, cô ấy đã có thể tham gia lớp học trực tuyến của mình.
D. Nếu kết nối Internet không ổn định, cô ấy đã không thể tham gia lớp học trực tuyến của mình.
Question 50. Her talk on gender equality was very intriguing. Everyone in the conference room listened
attentively to it.
A. However intriguing her talk on gender equality was, everyone in the conference room listened
attentively to it.
B. So fascinating was her talk on gender equality that everyone in the conference room listened
attentively to it.
C. No sooner had everyone in the conference room listened attentively to her talk on gender
equality than it became interesting.
D. Not only was her talk on gender equality gripping but also everyone in the conference room
listened attentively to it.
Giải thích: Bài nói chuyện của cô ấy về bình đẳng giới rất hấp dẫn. Mọi người trong phòng họp
đều chăm chú lắng nghe.
A. Dù bài thuyết trình của cô ấy về bình đẳng giới có hấp dẫn đến đâu, mọi người trong phòng
họp đều chăm chú lắng nghe.
B. Bài nói chuyện của cô ấy về bình đẳng giới rất hấp dẫn đến nỗi mọi người trong phòng họp đều
chăm chú lắng nghe.
C. Ngay khi mọi người trong phòng họp chăm chú lắng nghe bài nói chuyện của cô ấy về bình
đẳng giới thì nó trở nên thú vị.
D. Bài nói chuyện của cô ấy về bình đẳng giới không chỉ hấp dẫn mà tất cả mọi người trong
phòng họp đều chăm chú lắng nghe.
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Question 1. A. extensive B. difficult C. portable D. beautiful
Giải thích:
A. extensive /ɪkˈstensɪv/ (adj): rộng rãi B. difficult /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/ (adj): khó khăn
C. portable /ˈpɔːtəbl/ (adj): có thể mang theo D. beautiful /ˈbjuːtɪfl/ (adj): đẹp đẽ
Đáp án A có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ hai, các đáp án còn lại trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ nhất.
Question 2. A. affect B. compare C. cycle D. reject
Giải thích:
A. affect /əˈfekt/ (v): ảnh hưởng B. compare /kəmˈpeə(r)/ (v): so sánh
C. cycle /ˈsaɪkl/ (v): đi xe đạp D. reject /rɪˈdʒekt/ (v): từ chối
Đáp án C có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ nhất, các đáp án còn lại trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ hai.
Question 3. A. chest B. check C. chef D. cheek
Giải thích:
A. chest /tʃest/ (n): ngực B. check /tʃek/ (n): tấm séc
C. chef /ʃef/ (n): bếp trưởng D. cheek /tʃiːk/ (n): má
Đáp án C có âm “ch” phát âm là /ʃ/, các đáp án còn lại phát âm là /tʃ/.
Question 4. A. leaf B. earth C. cream D. deal
Giải thích:
A. leaf /liːf/ (n): lá cây B. earth /ɜːθ/ (n): trái đất
C. cream /kriːm/ (n): kem D. deal /diːl/ (n): thỏa thuận
Đáp án B có âm “ea” phát âm là /ɜː/, các đáp án còn lại phát âm là /iː/.
Question 5. The recycling campaign, ______ by a group of high school students in the city, has attracted
a lot of attention.
A. initiated B. to be initiated C. initiating D. was initiated
Rút gọn mệnh đề quan hệ: Khi mệnh đề quan hệ ở thể bị động, ta rút gọn bằng cách bỏ đại từ
quan hệ và to be, giữ nguyên Ved/V3.
Câu đầy đủ: The recycling campaign, which is initiated by a group of high school students in the
city, has attracted a lot of attention.
Tạm dịch: Chiến dịch tái chế, được khởi xướng bởi một nhóm học sinh cấp 3 trong thành phố, đã
thu hút nhiều sự chú ý.
Question 6. The library was closed, _______?
A. was it B. didn’t it C. isn’t it D. wasn’t it
Câu hỏi đuôi:
Mệnh đề chính khẳng định → câu hỏi đuôi phủ định
Mệnh đề chính dùng to be ‘was’ và chủ ngữ số ít ‘the library’ → câu hỏi đuôi dùng wasn’t và đại
từ it.
Tạm dịch: Thư viện đã đóng cửa, phải không?
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Question 7. Mary was preparing dishes while her in-laws _______ in the living room.
A. are talking B. were talking C. have talked D. had talked
Quá khứ tiếp diễn: Diễn tả hai hành động xảy ra đồng thời trong quá khứ
S + was/were + V-ing while S + was/were + V-ing
Tạm dịch: Mary đang chuẩn bị các món ăn trong khi bố mẹ chồng cô ấy đang nói chuyện trong
phòng khách.
Question 8. Parents’ high expectations can put _______ pressure on their children who are vulnerable to
depression.
A. unseemly B. unjust C. undue D. untimely
- unseemly (adj): không thích đáng
- unjust (adj): bất công
- undue (adj): quá mức → undue pressure: áp lực quá mức
- untimely (adj): không đúng lúc
Tạm dịch: Kỳ vọng quá cao của cha mẹ có thể gây áp lực quá mức lên con cái của họ, những
người dễ rơi vào trầm cảm.
Question 9. The price of petrol is getting _______ expensive.
A. more and more B. more than C. the more than D. the more
Cấu trúc so sánh “càng ngày càng”:
short adj-er/short adv-er + and + short adj-er/short adv-er
more and more + long adj/adv
Tạm dịch: Giá xăng đang trở nên càng ngày càng đắt.
Question 10. My father agreed ________ a two-week holiday in Japan.
A. to take B. taking C. take D. to taking
Cấu trúc: agree to V: đồng ý làm gì đó
Tạm dịch: Cha tôi đồng ý đi nghỉ hai tuần ở Nhật Bản.
Question 11. Doing regular exercise can help ________ your muscles.
A. strongly B. strength C. strengthen D. strong
- strongly (adv): một cách mạnh mẽ - strength (n): sức mạnh
- strengthen (v): tăng cường - strong (adj): mạnh mẽ
Ta cần động từ để điền vào chỗ trống theo cấu trúc: help (to) do something
Tạm dịch: Tập thể dục thường xuyên có thể giúp tăng cường cơ bắp của bạn.
Question 12. He was quite surprised _______ the final result.
A. for B. at C. of D. from
Kiến thức giới từ: be surprised at/by sth: bất ngờ vì điều gì đó
Tạm dịch: Anh ấy khá bất ngờ về kết quả cuối cùng.
Question 13. Simple actions like picking up litter on the street can _____ a difference to the environment.
A. hold B. make C. keep D. pay
Kiến thức collocation: make a difference: tạo nên khác biệt
Tạm dịch: Những hành động đơn giản như nhặt rác trên đường phố có thể tạo nên sự khác biệt
cho môi trường.
Question 14. They will have dinner __________.
A. when every guest was arriving B. since every guest arrived
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C. after every guest had arrived D. as soon as every guest arrives
Hòa hợp thì: S + V (tương lai đơn) + liên từ + S + V (hiện tại đơn/hiện tại hoàn thành)
Tạm dịch: Họ sẽ ăn tối một khi tất cả khách mời đến.
Question 15. Those plastic bottles __________ instead of being thrown away.
A. are reusing B. have reused C. will reuse D. can be reused
Cấu trúc câu bị động (động từ khuyết thiếu): S + ĐTKT + be + P2
Tạm dịch: Những chai nhựa đó có thể được tái sử dụng thay vì vứt đi.
Question 16. When Clara lost her job last year, she plumbed the _______ of despair.
A. weights B. lengths C. depths D. widths
Idiom: plumb the depths of something: chìm sâu vào trong thứ gì đó rất tiêu cực
Tạm dịch: Khi Clara mất việc vào năm ngoái, cô ấy chìm sâu vào tuyệt vọng.
Question 17. There are some ________ agencies in the region where you can seek help to find work.
A. employment B. career C. profession D. occupation
- employment (n): việc làm → employment agency (n): đại lý việc làm
- career (n): sự nghiệp
- profession (n): nghề nghiệp
- occupation (n): nghề nghiệp
Tạm dịch: Có một số cơ quan việc làm trong khu vực nơi bạn có thể tìm kiếm sự giúp đỡ để tìm
việc làm.
Question 18. Today is ______ best day of her life. It’s her wedding day.
A. a B. the C. an D. Ø (no article)
Kiến thức mạo từ: Sau chỗ cần điền là so sánh nhất “best” → sử dụng mạo từ “the”
Tạm dịch: Hôm nay là ngày tuyệt vời nhất trong cuộc đời cô. Đó là ngày cưới của cô.
Question 19. Thanks to our careful preparation, the year-end party ________ very well.
A. took up B. came off C. turned up D. went off
Phrasal verb:
- take off: cất cánh - come off: thành công, diễn ra như mong đợi
- turn up: xuất hiện - go off: chuông reo, bom nổ, (thức ăn) ôi thiu
Tạm dịch: Nhờ có sự chuẩn bị chu đáo nên bữa tiệc cuối năm diễn ra rất tốt đẹp.
Question 20. If there is no prospect of improvement in the weather, we will have to cancel our camping
trip.
A. difference B. simplicity C. possibility D. contrary
- difference (n): sự khác biệt - simplicity (n): sự đơn giản
- possibility (n): khả năng - contrary (n): sự trái ngược
prospect (n): triển vọng, khả năng = possibility
Tạm dịch: Nếu thời tiết không có khả năng cải thiện, chúng tôi sẽ phải hủy bỏ chuyến cắm trại
của mình.
Question 21. David has acquired a good knowledge of French thanks to his hard work.
A. gained B. benefited C. shared D. shaped
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- gain (v): đạt được - benefit (v): có lợi - share (v): chia sẻ - shape (v): định hình
acquire (v): có được = gain
Tạm dịch: David có kiến thức tiếng Pháp rất tốt nhờ học tập chăm chỉ.
Question 22. The melody rang a bell, but I couldn’t remember what the name of the song was.
A. produced a big sound B. was decorated with a bell
C. was very familiar D. sounded quite strange
Giải thích:
A. tạo ra một âm thanh lớn B. được trang trí bằng một cái chuông
C. rất quen D. nghe khá lạ
Idiom: ring a bell: nghe quen quen >< sounded quite strange
Tạm dịch: Giai điệu nghe khá quen thuộc, nhưng tôi không thể nhớ tên của bài hát là gì.
Question 23. It’s now regarded as normal when men stay at home to look after children.
A. acceptable B. unusual C. difficult D. promising
Giải thích:
A. acceptable (adj): có thể chấp nhận B. unusual (adj): bất thường
C. difficult (adj): khó D. promising (adj): hứa hẹn
normal (adj): bình thường >< unusual
Tạm dịch: Việc đàn ông ở nhà trông con bây giờ được coi là bình thường.
Question 24. Tony and Jessica are talking about helping those in need.
- Tony: “I believe that we benefit a lot from helping disadvantaged people in the community.”
- Jessica: “________. It gives us a strong sense of responsibility.”
A. I couldn’t agree with you more B. No, I don’t think so
C. That’s an absurd idea D. It’s hard to say
Giải thích:
A. Mình hoàn toàn đồng ý với câu B. Không, mình không nghĩ vậy
C. Đó là một ý tưởng vô lý D. Khá khó nói đấy
Tạm dịch: Tony và Jessica đang nói về việc giúp đỡ những người gặp khó khăn.
- Tony: “Mình tin rằng chúng ta được lợi rất nhiều từ việc giúp đỡ những hoàn cảnh khó khăn
trong cộng đồng.”
- Jessica: “Mình hoàn toàn đồng ý với câu. Nó mang lại cho chúng ta một tinh thần trách nhiệm
mạnh mẽ.”
Question 25. Ngoc is talking to Mai after class.
- Ngoc: “Thank you for lending me your calculator.” - Mai: “___________”
A. Well done! B. Never mind. C. I’m sorry. D. No worries!
Giải thích:
A. Làm tốt lắm! B. Không sao đâu C. Mình xin lỗi D. Không có gì!
Tạm dịch: Ngọc đang nói chuyện với Mai sau giờ học.
- Ngọc: “Cảm ơn bạn đã cho mình mượn máy tính.” - Mai: “Không có gì!”
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Question 26. Henry didn’t attend the graduation ceremony. Now he regrets it.
A. If only Henry hadn’t attended the graduation ceremony, he would regret it.
B. Unless Henry attends the graduation ceremony, he will regret it.
C. Provided that Henry attended the graduation ceremony, he wouldn’t regret it.
D. If Henry had attended the graduation ceremony, he wouldn’t regret it.
Giải thích: Henry không tham dự lễ tốt nghiệp. Bây giờ anh hối hận.
A. Giá như Henry không tham dự lễ tốt nghiệp, anh ấy sẽ hối hận.
B. Trừ khi Henry tham dự lễ tốt nghiệp, anh ấy sẽ hối hận.
C. Sai vì phải dùng câu điều kiện trộn.
D. Nếu Henry tham dự lễ tốt nghiệp, anh ấy sẽ không hối hận.
Question 27. He will lose his life if he continues driving at such breakneck speed. He isn’t aware of that
much.
A. Little does he realise that he will lose his life if he continues driving at such breakneck speed.
B. Hardly had he driven at such breakneck speed did he realise that he would lose his life.
C. Only after he had driven at such breakneck speed did he realise that he would lose his life.
D. Not only does he drive at such breakneck speed but he also realises that he will lose his life.
Giải thích: Anh ta sẽ mất mạng nếu tiếp tục lái xe với tốc độ chóng mặt như vậy. Anh ấy không
nhận thức về điều đó.
A. Anh ta ko hề nhận ra rằng mình sẽ mất mạng nếu tiếp tục lái xe với tốc độ chóng mặt như vậy.
B. Vừa mới lái xe với tốc độ chóng mặt như vậy, thì anh ta nhận ra rằng mình sẽ mất mạng.
C. Chỉ sau khi lái xe với tốc độ chóng mặt như vậy, anh ta mới nhận ra rằng mình sẽ mất mạng.
D. Anh ấy không chỉ lái xe với tốc độ chóng mặt như vậy mà còn nhận ra rằng mình sẽ mất mạng.
Question 28. “When did you submit your homework?” The teacher asked him.
A. The teacher asked him when did he submit his homework.
B. The teacher asked him when he had submitted his homework.
C. The teacher asked him when he submitted his homework.
D. The teacher asked him when had he submitted his homework.
Giải thích: “Em nộp bài tập về nhà khi nào vậy?” Cô giáo hỏi cậu ấy.
A. Sai ngữ pháp, chưa lùi thì và chưa chuyển trợ động từ về sau chủ ngữ.
B. Cô giáo hỏi cậu ấy rằng khi nào cậu ấy nộp bài tập về nhà.
C. Sai vì chưa lùi thì.
D. Sai vì chưa chuyển trợ động từ về sau chủ ngữ.
Question 29. I haven’t visited Hanoi for one month.
A. The last time I visited Hanoi was one month ago.
B. I didn’t visit Hanoi one month ago.
C. I have visited Hanoi for one month.
D. I started to visit Hanoi one month ago.
Giải thích: Tôi đã không đến thăm Hà Nội được một tháng rồi.
A. Lần cuối cùng tôi đến thăm Hà Nội là một tháng trước.
B. Tôi đã không đến thăm Hà Nội một tháng trước.
C. Tôi đã đến thăm Hà Nội được một tháng rồi.
D. Tôi bắt đầu đến thăm Hà Nội một tháng trước.
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Question 30. It’s optional for first-year students to attend this workshop.
A. First-year students need to attend this workshop.
B. First-year students must attend this workshop.
C. First-year students don’t have to attend this workshop.
D. First-year students shouldn’t attend this workshop.
Giải thích: Sinh viên năm thứ nhất không bắt buộc phải tham dự hội thảo này.
A. Sinh viên năm thứ nhất cần tham dự hội thảo này.
B. Sinh viên năm thứ nhất phải tham gia hội thảo này.
C. Sinh viên năm thứ nhất không phải tham dự hội thảo này.
D. Sinh viên năm thứ nhất không nên tham dự hội thảo này.
Question 31. Some researchers declare that their experiments only have a negligent effect on animals, but
A B
animal rights activists do not share their viewpoint.
C D
- negligent (adj): sơ suất - negligible (adj): không đáng kể
Sửa: negligent → negligible
Tạm dịch: Một số nhà nghiên cứu tuyên bố rằng các thí nghiệm của họ chỉ có ảnh hưởng không
đáng kể đến động vật, nhưng các nhà hoạt động vì quyền động vật không cùng quan điểm với họ.
Question 32. The museum is open to the public, but they are closed on weekends and holidays.
A B C D
Giải thích: Chủ ngữ là danh từ số ít (the museum) → dùng đại từ it để quy chiếu.
Sửa: they are → it is
Tạm dịch: Bảo tàng mở cửa cho công chúng, nhưng đóng cửa vào cuối tuần và ngày lễ.
Question 33. Many people think that manual workers have been replaced by robots in the future.
A B C D
Giải thích: “in the future” → thì tương lai đơn
Cấu trúc câu bị động (tương lai đơn): S + will + be + P2
Sửa: have been replaced → will be replaced
Tạm dịch: Nhiều người nghĩ rằng những người lao động chân tay sẽ bị thay thế bởi robot trong
tương lai.
CYCLING IN LONDON
Up until recently the British were not Cho đến gần đây, người Anh không thực sự
exactly keen on cycling. In fact, only a quarter of thích đi xe đạp. Trên thực tế, chỉ một phần tư trong
the twenty million bicycles in the country were số 20 triệu xe đạp trong nước được cho là được sử
thought to be in (34) _______ use. Over the last dụng thường xuyên. Tuy nhiên, trong năm ngoái, số
year, though, the number of cyclists in urban areas, lượng người đi xe đạp ở các khu vực đô thị, đặc
particularly in London, has grown by 83 per cent. biệt là ở London, đã tăng 83%. Điều này đã biến
This has turned the capital into a cleaner, less noisy thủ đô thành một thành phố sạch hơn, ít ồn ào
city compared to (35) _____ others in Europe. hơn so với nhiều thành phố khác ở châu Âu.
How was this possible? It is all thanks to the Làm thế nào mà điều này lại có thể? Tất cả
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National Cycle Network project (36) _____, in the là nhờ vào dự án Mạng lưới xe đạp quốc gia, trong
last few years, has managed to encourage many vài năm qua, đã khuyến khích nhiều người sử dụng
people to use their bicycles either to travel to work xe đạp để đi làm hoặc đi chơi. Hơn nữa, việc cung
or for fun. (37) _______, the provision of bicycle cấp bãi đậu xe đạp trên đường phố, tại ga tàu hỏa
parking in the streets, at railway and underground và ga tàu điện ngầm, trong trường học và tại nơi
stations, in schools and in the workplace has làm việc đã góp phần đáng kể vào sự gia tăng số
contributed significantly to the rise in the number lượng người đi xe đạp. Người ta ước tính rằng gần
of cyclists. It is estimated that nearly 75 per cent of 75 phần trăm dân số sống trong vòng hai dặm của
the population live within two miles of a route and một tuyến đường và nhiều chuyến đi xe đạp được
more cycling (38) ______ are made than ever thực hiện hơn bao giờ hết.
before.
(Adapted from FCE Use of English by Virginia
Evans)
Question 34. A. proper B. suitable C. normal D. regular
- proper (adj): thích hợp - suitable (adj): phù hợp
- normal (adj): bình thường (trạng thái) - regular (adj): thường xuyên
Tạm dịch: In fact, only a quarter of the twenty million bicycles in the country were thought to be
in regular use. (Trên thực tế, chỉ một phần tư trong số 20 triệu xe đạp trong nước được cho là được
sử dụng thường xuyên.)
Question 35. A. much B. each C. many D. a little
Lượng từ:
- much + N (không đếm được): nhiều - each + danh từ đếm được số ít: mỗi
- many + danh từ đếm được số nhiều: nhiều - a little + N (không đếm được): một ít
many others = many other cities
Tạm dịch: This has turned the capital into a cleaner, less noisy city compared to many others in
Europe. (Điều này đã biến thủ đô thành một thành phố sạch hơn, ít ồn ào hơn so với nhiều thành
phố khác ở châu Âu.)
Question 36. A. what B. when C. which D. who
Đại từ quan hệ: Ta dùng đại từ quan hệ ‘which’ để thay cho cụm từ chỉ vật ‘the National Cycle
Network project’.
Tạm dịch: It is all thanks to the National Cycle Network project, which in the last few years, has
managed to encourage many people to use their bicycles either to travel to work or for fun. (Tất cả
là nhờ vào dự án Mạng lưới xe đạp quốc gia, trong vài năm qua, đã khuyến khích nhiều người sử
dụng xe đạp để đi làm hoặc đi chơi.)
Question 37. A. Moreover B. However C. Therefore D. Because
Liên từ - trạng từ liên kết:
- moreover: hơn nữa - however: tuy nhiên
- therefore: do đó - because: bởi vì
Tạm dịch: Moreover, the provision of bicycle parking in the streets, at railway and underground
stations, in schools and in the workplace has contributed significantly to the rise in the number of
cyclists. (Hơn nữa, việc cung cấp bãi đậu xe đạp trên đường phố, tại ga tàu hỏa và ga tàu điện
ngầm, trong trường học và tại nơi làm việc đã góp phần đáng kể vào sự gia tăng số lượng người đi
xe đạp.)
Question 38. A. travels B. tours C. journeys D. trips
- travel (n): việc đi du lịch - tour (n): chuyến du lịch
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- journey (n): hành trình - trip (n): chuyến đi
Tạm dịch: It is estimated that nearly 75 per cent of the population live within two miles of a route
and more cycling trips are made than ever before. (Người ta ước tính rằng gần 75 phần trăm dân
số sống trong vòng hai dặm của một tuyến đường và nhiều chuyến đi xe đạp được thực hiện hơn
bao giờ hết.)
Scientists have dreamed for a long time Các nhà khoa học đã mơ ước từ lâu về việc
about building a ‘flying train’ which can float xây dựng một ‘tàu bay’ có thể lơ lửng trong không
through the air above the tracks. With Maglev trung phía trên đường ray. Với công nghệ Maglev,
technology, their dreams are now a reality. Maglev giấc mơ của họ giờ đã thành hiện thực. Tàu đệm từ
trains have no wheels. Instead, powerful magnets không có bánh xe. Thay vào đó, nam châm cực
lift them into the air and push them forward, at mạnh sẽ nâng chúng lên không trung và đẩy chúng
speeds of up to 500 km per hour. về phía trước, với tốc độ lên tới 500 km/h.
As well as speed, Maglev has a number of Cũng như tốc độ, tàu Maglev có một số lợi
advantages over other transport systems. The trains thế so với các hệ thống giao thông khác. Các đoàn
are quieter and the journey is smoother because tàu yên tĩnh hơn và hành trình suôn sẻ hơn vì chúng
they don’t have wheels. They are also greener không có bánh xe. Chúng cũng xanh hơn vì chúng
because they don’t use fuel and so create less không sử dụng nhiên liệu và do đó ít gây ô nhiễm
pollution. Right now there is only one high-speed hơn. Hiện nay trên thế giới chỉ có một hệ thống tàu
Maglev train system in the world. It carries cao tốc Maglev. Nó chở hành khách từ trung tâm
passengers from Shanghai city centre to the airport. thành phố Thượng Hải đến sân bay. Tuy nhiên,
However, work has started on a new, longer công việc đã bắt đầu trên một đường ray đệm từ
Maglev track in Japan. Trains will go from Tokyo mới, dài hơn ở Nhật Bản. Các chuyến tàu sẽ đi từ
to Nagoya in 40 minutes. But don’t expect to ride Tokyo đến Nagoya trong 40 phút. Nhưng đừng
on it on your next trip to Japan. It won’t open until mong đợi được đi nó trong chuyến đi Nhật Bản tiếp
2027! Then, in 2045, the line will extend to Osaka. theo của bạn. Phải tới năm 2027 nó mới đi vào
hoạt độ! Sau đó, vào năm 2045, tuyến sẽ mở rộng
đến Osaka.
There is one major problem with Maglev Có một vấn đề lớn với công nghệ Maglev:
technology: it is incredibly expensive to build the xây dựng đường ray cực kỳ tốn kém. Các nhà
tracks. Transport planners predict that the Tokyo to hoạch định giao thông dự đoán rằng tuyến Tokyo
Osaka line will cost 91 billion dollars. The high đến Osaka sẽ tiêu tốn 91 tỷ đô la. Chi phí cao có
cost means that Maglev technology probably won’t nghĩa là công nghệ Maglev có thể sẽ không thay
replace other forms of transport in the near future. thế các hình thức vận chuyển khác trong tương lai
However, the technology is still in development gần. Tuy nhiên, công nghệ này vẫn đang được phát
and somebody might find a cheaper and simpler triển và ai đó có thể tìm ra cách rẻ hơn và đơn giản
way to build the tracks. And then, who knows? In hơn để xây dựng đường ray. Và sau đó, ai biết
the future, some of us might fly to work by train. được chứ? Trong tương lai, một số người trong
(Adapted from Navigate by Caroline Krantz and chúng ta có thể bay tới chỗ làm bằng tàu hỏa.
Julie Norton)
Question 39. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. The End of Trains? B. Flying by Train
C. Train System in Shanghai D. The Next Generation of Technology
Giải thích: Đâu có thể là tiêu đề hay nhất cho đoạn văn?
A. Dấu chấm hết cho tàu hỏa? B. Bay bằng tàu hỏa
C. Hệ thống tàu hỏa ở Thượng Hải D. Thế hệ công nghệ tiếp theo
Tóm tắt: Đoạn văn đã đưa ra thông tin về hệ thống tàu có thể lơ lửng phía trên đường ray.
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Question 40. The word powerful in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. heavy B. simple C. standard D. strong
Giải thích: Từ “powerful” ở đoạn 1 gần nghĩa nhất với từ ________
A. heavy (adj): nặng B. simple (adj): đơn giản
C. standard (adj): tiêu chuẩn D. strong (adj): khỏe, mạnh mẽ
Kiến thức từ vựng: powerful (adj): mạnh = strong
Question 41. According to paragraph 2, Maglev trains ________.
A. don’t do much harm to the environment B. require a special type of fuel
C. travel faster than other vehicles D. don’t make any noise
Giải thích: Theo đoạn 2, tàu hỏa đệm từ ________.
A. không gây hại nhiều cho môi trường B. yêu cầu một loại nhiên liệu đặc biệt
C. di chuyển nhanh hơn các phương tiện khác D. không gây ra bất kỳ tiếng ồn nào
Thông tin: + They are also greener because they don’t use fuel and so create less pollution.
(Chúng cũng xanh hơn vì chúng không sử dụng nhiên liệu và do đó ít gây ô nhiễm hơn.)
Question 42. The word they in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. wheels B. transport systems C. Maglev trains D. advantages
Giải thích: Từ “they” trong đoạn 2 đề cập đến _____.
A. bánh xe B. hệ thống vận tải C. tàu Maglev D. lợi thế
Thông tin: The trains are quieter and the journey is smoother because they don’t have wheels.
(Các đoàn tàu yên tĩnh hơn và hành trình suôn sẻ hơn vì chúng không có bánh xe.)
A. A high-speed Maglev train system was first developed in Shanghai.
B. The cost of building Maglev train tracks can be enormous.
C. Maglev train system in Japan will come into operation in 2045.
D. Maglev trains can travel at an incredibly fast speed.
Giải thích: Thông tin nào sau đây không đúng theo đoạn văn?
A. Hệ thống tàu Maglev tốc độ cao lần đầu tiên được phát triển ở Thượng Hải.
B. Chi phí xây dựng đường ray Maglev có thể rất lớn.
C. Hệ thống tàu Maglev ở Nhật Bản sẽ đi vào hoạt động vào năm 2045.
D. Tàu Maglev từ có thể di chuyển với tốc độ cực nhanh.
Thông tin:
+ Right now there is only one high-speed Maglev train system in the world. It carries passengers
from Shanghai city centre to the airport. (Hiện nay trên thế giới chỉ có một hệ thống tàu cao tốc
đệm từ. Nó chở hành khách từ trung tâm thành phố Thượng Hải đến sân bay.)
→ A đúng
+ There is one major problem with Maglev technology: it is incredibly expensive to build the
tracks. (Có một vấn đề lớn với công nghệ Maglev: xây dựng đường ray cực kỳ tốn kém)
→ B đúng
+ Instead, powerful magnets lift them into the air and push them forward, at speeds of up to 500
km per hour. (Thay vào đó, nam châm cực mạnh sẽ nâng chúng lên không trung và đẩy chúng về
phía trước, với tốc độ lên tới 500 km/h.)
+ However, work has started on a new, longer Maglev track in Japan. Trains will go from Tokyo
to Nagoya in 40 minutes. But don’t expect to ride on it on your next trip to Japan. It won’t open
until 2027! (Tuy nhiên, công việc đã bắt đầu trên một đường ray Maglev mới, dài hơn ở Nhật Bản.
Các chuyến tàu sẽ đi từ Tokyo đến Nagoya trong 40 phút. Nhưng đừng mong đợi được đi nó trong
chuyến đi Nhật Bản tiếp theo của bạn. Phải tới năm 2027 nó mới đi vào hoạt động!)
→ C sai
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CCTV cameras were initially developed as Camera quan sát ban đầu được phát triển
a means of security for banks. In Britain they first như một phương tiện bảo mật cho các ngân hàng.
appeared in 1953 and by the 1960s, there were Ở Anh, chúng xuất hiện lần đầu tiên vào năm 1953
already a few cameras in major streets in London. và đến những năm 1960, đã có một số camera giám
Today, there are more than four million CCTV sát trên các đường phố lớn ở London. Ngày nay, có
cameras across the country. That’s one camera for hơn bốn triệu camera giám sát trên toàn quốc. Một
every fourteen people. The cameras are there to camera có thể ghi lại hành vi của mười bốn người.
film dangerous or illegal behaviour. With new Các cameras được lắp đặt ở đó nhằm quay hành vi
software, they can automatically recognize the nguy hiểm hoặc bất hợp pháp. Với phần mềm mới,
faces of known offenders, and a new kind of CCTV chúng có thể tự động nhận dạng khuôn mặt của
in the Netherlands can detect angry voices and những kẻ phạm tội trước đây và một loại camera
automatically warn the police of trouble. Some quan sát mới ở Hà Lan có thể phát hiện giọng nói
CCTV cameras can even interact with the people tức giận và tự động cảnh báo cho cảnh sát khi có
they are watching. But these cameras don’t just rắc rối. Một số camera giám sát thậm chí có thể
watch criminals; they watch all of us, almost all of tương tác với những người mà họ đang xem. Nhưng
the time. những cameras này không chỉ theo dõi tội phạm;
chúng theo dõi tất cả chúng ta, gần như mọi lúc.
The amount of surveillance in towns and Số lượng giám sát tại các thị trấn và thành
cities across Britain is increasing because it is phố trên khắp nước Anh đang gia tăng vì nó được
thought to deter crime. Some goods in shops now cho là để ngăn chặn tội phạm. Một số hàng hóa
have RFID tags (radio frequency identification trong các cửa hàng hiện có gắn thẻ RFID (thẻ nhận
tags) attached to them. When you pick up one of dạng tần số vô tuyến). Khi bạn lấy một trong những
these items, the RFID tag sends a radio message to mặt hàng này, thẻ RFID sẽ gửi một tin nhắn vô
a CCTV camera and the camera starts filming you. tuyến đến camera quan sát và camera bắt đầu quay
Shops say that this technology helps to catch phim bạn. Các cửa hàng nói rằng công nghệ này
shoplifters - but only by treating everybody as a giúp bắt được những kẻ trộm cắp – nhưng chỉ bằng
potential criminal. cách coi mọi người là tội phạm tiềm năng.
Cameras and tags are not the only ways of Máy ảnh và thẻ không phải là cách duy nhất
monitoring our actions. Every time you make or để theo dõi hành động của chúng ta. Mỗi khi bạn
receive a call on your mobile phone, the phone thực hiện hoặc nhận cuộc gọi trên điện thoại di
company knows the number of the phone you are động của mình, công ty điện thoại sẽ biết số điện
calling and how long the call lasts. It is even thoại bạn đang gọi và cuộc gọi kéo dài bao lâu. Nó
possible to work out your exact location. The police thậm chí có thể tìm ra vị trí chính xác của bạn.
often use this information when they’re Cảnh sát thường sử dụng thông tin này khi họ điều
investigating serious crimes. tra tội phạm nghiêm trọng.
Even when you are at home, you are not Ngay cả khi bạn ở nhà, bạn cũng không
necessarily safe from surveillance. High-speed thoát khỏi sự giám sát. Kết nối internet tốc độ cao
internet connections have made computers more đã khiến máy tính dễ bị tấn công hơn bao giờ hết.
vulnerable than ever before. When you use your Khi bạn sử dụng máy tính của mình để truy cập các
computer to visit websites, you are probably trang web, có thể bạn đang gửi và nhận ‘cookie’
sending and receiving ‘cookies’ without realizing mà không nhận ra. Cookie chuyển thông tin từ máy
it. Cookies transfer information from your tính của bạn đến trang web và theo lý thuyết, có thể
computer to the website and, in theory, could ghi lại những trang web bạn truy cập. Công nghệ
record which websites you visit. Modern hiện đại giúp việc giữ liên lạc ngày càng dễ dàng
technology is making it easier and easier to stay in hơn, nhưng nó cũng khiến chúng ta gần như không
contact, but it is also making it nearly impossible thể che giấu.
for us to hide.
(Adapted from Aim High by Tim Falla and Paul A
Davies)
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A. The Prevalence of Modern Technology
B. People Get Cross by Being Watched All the Time!
C. In A Bid to Discourage Criminal Offences
D. Somebody Is Watching You
Giải thích: Đáp án nào sau đây có thể là tiêu đề cho đoạn văn?
A. Sự thịnh hành của công nghệ hiện đại
B. Mọi người cảm thấy khó chịu khi luôn bị theo dõi!
C. Trong nỗ lực ngăn chặn hành vi phạm tội
D. Ai đó đang theo dõi bạn
Thông tin: Cả đoạn văn nói về việc các camera giám sát được đặt ở nhiều nơi và chúng theo dõi
chúng ta trong tất cả mọi hành động dù ta ở ngoài hay ở nhà, dù là theo dõi trực tiếp hay gián tiếp
qua các trang web.
A. offenders B. faces C. cameras D. people
A. người phạm tội B. khuôn mặt C. máy ảnh D. con người
Thông tin: The cameras are there to film dangerous or illegal behaviour. With new software,
they can automatically recognize the faces of known offenders, and a new kind of CCTV in the
Netherlands can detect angry voices and automatically warn the police of trouble.
(Các cameras ở đó để quay hành vi nguy hiểm hoặc bất hợp pháp. Với phần mềm mới, chúng có
thể tự động nhận dạng khuôn mặt của những kẻ phạm tội trước đây và một loại camera quan sát
mới ở Hà Lan có thể phát hiện giọng nói tức giận và tự động cảnh báo cảnh sát khi có rắc rối.)
Question 46. According to paragraph 1, CCTV cameras are installed in Britain to ________.
A. act as a deterrent against shoplifting
B. record dangerous behaviours and offences
C. make sure that all the streets are clean
D. identify emergencies needing urgent response
Giải thích: Theo đoạn 1, camera quan sát được lắp đặt ở Anh để ________.
A. ngăn chặn hành vi trộm cắp trong cửa hàng
B. ghi lại hành vi nguy hiểm và hành vi phạm tội
C. đảm bảo rằng tất cả các đường phố đều sạch sẽ
D. xác định các trường hợp khẩn cấp cần ứng phó ngay
Thông tin: + The cameras are there to film dangerous or illegal behaviour.
(Các cameras ở đó để quay hành vi nguy hiểm hoặc bất hợp pháp.)
Question 47. The word deter in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. boost B. prolong C. serve D. prevent
Giải thích: Từ “deter” trong đoạn 2 đồng nghĩa với từ _____.
A. làm tăng lên B. kéo dài C. phục vụ D. ngăn chặn
→ deter (v): ngăn cản = prevent
Question 48. The word monitoring in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by ________.
A. tracking B. identifying C. assessing D. replacing
Giải thích: Từ “monitoring” trong đoạn 3 đồng nghĩa với từ _____.
A. theo dõi B. xác định C. đánh giá D. thay thế
→ monitor (v): theo dõi, giám sát = tracking
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A. Cameras receive a message from RFID tags when someone holds an item with a tag.
B. Some streets in London were equipped with CCTV cameras by the 1960s.
C. The only place you are safe from surveillance is when you are at home.
D. When you use the Internet, cookies exchange information with websites.
Giải thích: Điều nào sau đây là KHÔNG đúng, theo đoạn văn?
A. Máy ảnh nhận được tin nhắn từ thẻ RFID khi ai đó giữ một món hàng có thẻ.
B. Một số đường phố ở Luân Đôn được trang bị camera quan sát vào những năm 1960.
C. Nơi duy nhất bạn an toàn không bị giám sát là khi bạn ở nhà.
D. Khi bạn sử dụng Internet, cookie sẽ trao đổi thông tin với các trang web.
Thông tin:
+ Some goods in shops now have RFID tags (radio frequency identification tags) attached to
them. When you pick up one of these items, the RFID tag sends a radio message to a CCTV
camera and the camera starts filming you. (Một số hàng hóa trong các cửa hàng hiện có gắn thẻ
RFID (thẻ nhận dạng tần số vô tuyến). Khi bạn lấy một trong những món hàng này, thẻ RFID sẽ
gửi một tin nhắn vô tuyến đến camera quan sát và camera bắt đầu quay phim bạn.)
→ A đúng
+ In Britain they first appeared in 1953 and by the 1960s, there were already a few cameras in
major streets in London. (Ở Anh, chúng xuất hiện lần đầu tiên vào năm 1953 và đến những năm
1960, đã có một số camera giám sát trên các đường phố lớn ở London.)
→ B đúng
+ When you use your computer to visit websites, you are probably sending and receiving
‘cookies’ without realizing it. Cookies transfer information from your computer to the website
and, in theory, could record which websites you visit. (Khi bạn sử dụng máy tính của mình để truy
cập các trang web, có thể bạn đang gửi và nhận ‘cookie’ mà ko nhận ra. Cookie chuyển thông tin
từ máy tính của bạn đến trang web và theo lý thuyết, có thể ghi lại những trang web bạn truy cập.)
→ D đúng
+ Even when you are at home, you are not necessarily safe from surveillance.
(Ngay cả khi bạn ở nhà, bạn cũng không thoát khỏi sự giám sát.)
→ C sai
A. Phone companies should be accused of intruding on their users’ privacy.
B. Cameras to identify who committed crimes before weren’t developed in the past.
C. People now gradually accept the existence of surveillance cameras in daily life.
D. Technology in the Netherlands is more sophisticated than that in Britain.
Giải thích: Điều nào sau đây có thể được suy ra từ đoạn văn?
A. Các công ty điện thoại nên bị buộc tội xâm phạm quyền riêng tư của người dùng.
B. Cameras dùng để xác định kẻ phạm tội trước đây không được phát triển trong quá khứ.
C. Người dân dần chấp nhận sự tồn tại của camera giám sát trong cuộc sống hàng ngày.
D. Công nghệ ở Hà Lan phức tạp hơn ở Anh.
Thông tin: + The cameras are there to film dangerous or illegal behaviour. With new software,
they can automatically recognize the faces of known offenders, and a new kind of CCTV in the
Netherlands can detect angry voices and automatically warn the police of trouble.
(Các cameras ở đó để quay hành vi nguy hiểm hoặc bất hợp pháp. Với phần mềm mới, chúng có
thể tự động nhận dạng khuôn mặt của những kẻ phạm tội trước đây và một loại camera quan sát
mới ở Hà Lan có thể phát hiện giọng nói tức giận và tự động cảnh báo cảnh sát khi có rắc rối.)
→ B đúng
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Question 1. The music band achieved some _______ of success after releasing the song titled Cupid.
A. method B. procedure C. measure D. action
- method (n): phương pháp - procedure (n): thủ tục
- measure (n): biện pháp, lượng gì đó - action (n): hành động
Tạm dịch: Ban nhạc đã đạt được một số thành công sau khi phát hành bài hát có tựa đề là Cupid.
Question 2. The smaller a room is, _______ I like it.
A. the most B. the more C. more than D. the more than
Cấu trúc so sánh “càng… càng”: The + so sánh hơn + S + V, the so sánh hơn + S + V
Tạm dịch: Phòng càng nhỏ, tôi càng thích nó.
Question 3. The conference is delayed until next Friday, _______?
A. wasn’t it B. didn’t it C. hasn’t it D. isn’t it
Câu hỏi đuôi:
Mệnh đề chính ở khẳng định → câu hỏi đuôi phủ định
Mệnh đề chính dùng to be is ở hiện tại đơn và chủ ngữ số ít ‘the conference’ → câu hỏi đuôi dùng
isn’t và đại từ it
=> Câu hỏi đuôi là isn’t it
Tạm dịch: Hội nghị bị hoãn lại cho đến thứ Sáu tới, phải không?
Question 4. I regret ________ you that you haven’t passed the first round.
A. to inform B. inform C. to informing D. informing
Cấu trúc:
regret to V: tiếc khi phải làm gì đó (thường đi với các động từ mang nghĩa thông báo)
regret V-ing: hối hận khi đã làm gì
Tạm dịch: Tôi rất tiếc phải thông báo với bạn rằng bạn đã không vượt qua vòng đầu tiên.
Question 5. Tony read the instructions very ________ before starting to assemble the shelf.
A. carefully B. careful C. care D. carelessness
- carefully (adv): một cách cẩn thận - careful (adj): cẩn thận
- care (v): chăm sóc - carelessness (n): sự bất cẩn
Đứng trước chỗ cần điền là động từ “read”, ta sử dụng trạng từ để bổ nghĩa cho động từ đó.
Tạm dịch: Tony đọc rất kỹ hướng dẫn trước khi bắt đầu lắp ráp kệ.
Question 6. She has no _______ of eating out tonight; she prefers to prepare dinner at home.
A. goal B. intention C. wish D. target
- goal (n): mục tiêu
- intention (n): ý định → have intention of V-ing: có ý định làm gì đó
- wish (n): ước ao, mong muốn
- target (n): mục tiêu
Tạm dịch: Cô ấy không có ý định ra ngoài ăn tối nay; cô ấy thích chuẩn bị bữa tối ở nhà hơn.
Question 7. When it comes to time management, he seems to be out of ______ with the rest of us.
A. song B. necklace C. button D. step
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Idiom: be out of step with sb: (quan điểm) trái ngược với ai
Tạm dịch: Khi nói đến việc quản lý thời gian, anh ấy dường như có quan điểm trái ngược so với
chúng tôi.
Question 8. To our surprise, Phong was the only student in our class _____ to this prestigious university.
A. admitting B. was admitted C. to be admitted D. admitted
Rút gọn mệnh đề quan hệ:
Ta thấy có the only → Ta dùng to V để rút gọn mệnh đề quan hệ
Tạm dịch: Chúng tôi vô cùng ngạc nhiên khi biết rằng Phong là sinh viên duy nhất trong lớp
chúng tôi được nhận vào trường đại học danh tiếng này.
Question 9. Since my grandfather retired, he __________ badminton with others in our neighbourhood.
A. had played B. played C. was playing D. has played
Hiện tại hoàn thành: Since QKD, HTHT
Tạm dịch: Kể từ khi ông tôi nghỉ hưu, ông đã chơi cầu lông với những người khác trong khu phố
của chúng tôi.
Question 10. During his career as ______ teacher, Laura has helped many students with disabilities.
A. an B. Ø (no article) C. a D. the
Kiến thức mạo từ:
Ta dùng mạo từ a/an trước danh từ chỉ nghề nghiệp.
Từ teacher bắt đầu bằng một phụ âm, nên ta dùng mạo từ ‘a’.
Tạm dịch: Trong sự nghiệp giáo viên của mình, Laura đã giúp đỡ rất nhiều học sinh khuyết tật.
Question 11. Students’ homework ought to _________ on a regular basis.
A. check B. are checked C. being checked D. be checked
Cấu trúc câu bị động (động từ khuyết thiếu): S + ĐTKT + be + P2
Tạm dịch: Bài tập về nhà của học sinh nên được kiểm tra thường xuyên.
Question 12. They will send a letter of confirmation ________.
A. once they receive my money B. as soon as they received my money
C. when they were receiving my money D. after they had received my money
Hòa hợp thì: S + V (tương lai đơn) + liên từ + S + V (hiện tại đơn/hiện tại hoàn thành)
Tạm dịch: Họ sẽ gửi thư xác nhận một khi nhận được tiền của tôi.
Question 13. When I first started the job, I was responsible _______ distributing pamphlets.
A. in B. on C. for D. at
Kiến thức giới từ: be responsible for sth/V-ing: chịu trách nhiệm cho việc gì đó
Tạm dịch: Khi tôi mới bắt đầu công việc, tôi chịu trách nhiệm phát tờ rơi.
Question 14. The manager ______ some suggestions about how to cut costs.
A. put B. made C. kept D. passed
- put (v): đặt - make (v): tạo ra → make suggestions: đưa ra gợi ý
- keep (v): giữ - pass (v): thông qua
Tạm dịch: Người quản lý đưa ra một số gợi ý về cách cắt giảm chi phí.
Question 15. In the latest meeting, they decided to _______ a new law to control alcohol consumption
among young people.
A. carry out B. put off C. bring in D. cut down
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Phrasal verb:
- carry out: tiến hành - put off: trì hoãn
- bring in: giới thiệu luật - cut down: cắt giảm
Tạm dịch: Trong cuộc họp gần đây nhất, họ đã quyết định giới thiệu luật mới để kiểm soát việc
tiêu thụ rượu ở giới trẻ.
Question 16. The film explored various aspects of life in a small village, from transport, entertainment to
education.
A. normal B. different C. bright D. similar
- normal (adj): bình thường - different (adj): khác nhau
- bright (adj): sang - similar (adj): giống
various (adj): khác nhau >< similar
Tạm dịch: Phim khai thác nhiều khía cạnh khác nhau của cuộc sống ở một ngôi làng nhỏ, từ giao
thông, giải trí cho đến giáo dục.
Question 17. It is very disappointing that several people tend to turn a deaf ear to acts of child abuse.
A. pay close attention B. ignore completely
C. check their ears carefully D. neglect their ears
Giải thích:
A. chú ý kĩ B. phớt lờ hoàn toàn
C. kiểm tra tai cẩn thận D. bỏ bê tai
Idiom: turn a deaf ear: làm ngơ >< pay close attention
Tạm dịch: Thật đáng thất vọng khi một số người có xu hướng làm ngơ trước những hành vi xâm
hại trẻ em.
Question 18. The meeting had to be postponed because one of the key speakers felt unwell.
A. healthy B. calm C. pleased D. sick
- healthy (adj): khỏe mạnh - calm (adj): bình tĩnh
- pleased (adj): hài long - sick (adj): ốm, bệnh
unwell (adj): không khỏe = similar
Tạm dịch: Cuộc họp phải hoãn lại vì một trong những diễn giả chính cảm thấy không khỏe.
Question 19. The company decided to lay off more than 50 people in an attempt to save it from going
bankrupt.
A. possibility B. success C. effort D. routine
- possibility (n): khả năng - success (n): thành công
- effort (n): nỗ lực - routine (n): thói quen
attempt (n): nỗ lực = effort
Tạm dịch: Công ty đã quyết định sa thải hơn 50 người trong nỗ lực tránh bị phá sản.
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Question 20. A. child B. fill C. milk D. pink
Giải thích:
A. child /tʃaɪld/ (n): đứa trẻ B. fill /fɪl/ (v): đổ đầy
C. milk /mɪlk/ (n): sữa D. pink /pɪŋk/ (n): màu hồng
Đáp án A có âm “i” phát âm là /aɪ/, các đáp án còn lại phát âm là /ɪ/.
Question 21. A. call B. cage C. couch D. cent
Giải thích:
A. call /kɔːl/ (n): tiếng gọi B. cage /keɪdʒ/ (n): lồng
C. couch /kaʊtʃ/ (n): ghế sofa D. cent /sent/ (n): xu
Đáp án D có âm “c” phát âm là /s/, các đáp án còn lại phát âm là /k/.
Question 22. A. control B. believe C. offer D. report
Giải thích:
A. control /kənˈtrəʊl/ (v): kiểm soát B. believe /bɪˈliːv/ (v): tin tưởng
C. offer /ˈɒfə(r)/ (v): mời, đề nghị D. report /rɪˈpɔːt/ (v): báo cáo
Đáp án C có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ nhất, các đáp án còn lại trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ hai.
Question 23. A. unhelpful B. dangerous C. promising D. violent
Giải thích:
A. unhelpful /ʌnˈhelpfl/ (adj): không giúp ích B. dangerous /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/ (adj): nguy hiểm
C. promising /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/ (adj): hứa hẹn D. violent /ˈvaɪələnt/ (adj): hung bạo
Đáp án A có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ hai, các đáp án còn lại trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ nhất.
Question 24. We felt a huge sense of relief when she was able to make a complete recovery without
A B C
resource to laser surgery.
D
- resource (n): tài nguyên
- recourse to sth: phải dùng tới cái gì
Sửa: resource → recourse
Tạm dịch: Chúng tôi cảm thấy vô cùng nhẹ nhõm khi cô ấy có thể hồi phục hoàn toàn mà không
cần phải dùng đến phẫu thuật laze.
Question 25. Some people are addicted to coffee despite their harmful effects on health.
A B C D
Giải thích: Chủ ngữ là danh từ không đếm được (coffee) → dùng tính từ sở hữu its để quy chiếu.
Sửa: their → its
Tạm dịch: Một số người nghiện cà phê bất chấp tác hại của nó đối với sức khỏe.
Question 26. We are asked to give a presentation about the impacts of volunteering on students two
A B C
4
weeks ago.
D
Giải thích: “two weeks ago” → thì quá khứ đơn
Cấu trúc câu bị động (quá khứ đơn): S + was/were + P2
Sửa: are asked → were asked
Tạm dịch: Chúng tôi được yêu cầu thuyết trình về tác động của hoạt động tình nguyện đối với
sinh viên vào hai tuần trước.
Question 27. You are prohibited from taking photographs during the show.
A. You mustn’t take photographs during the show.
B. You mayn’t take photographs during the show.
C. You needn’t take photographs during the show.
D. You shouldn’t take photographs during the show.
Giải thích: Bạn bị cấm chụp ảnh trong chương trình.
A. Bạn không được chụp ảnh trong chương trình.
B. Bạn có thể không được chụp ảnh trong chương trình.
C. Bạn không cần phải chụp ảnh trong chương trình.
D. Bạn không nên chụp ảnh trong chương trình.
Question 28. “Which film did you watch last night?” He asked me.
A. He asked me which film did I watch the night before.
B. He asked me which film had I watched the night before.
C. He asked me which film I had watched the previous night.
D. He asked me which film I watched the previous night.
Giải thích: “Tối qua bạn đã xem bộ phim nào?” Anh ấy hỏi tôi.
A. Sai ngữ pháp, chưa lùi thì và chưa chuyển trợ động từ về sau chủ ngữ.
B. Sai vì chưa chuyển trợ động từ về sau chủ ngữ.
C. Anh ấy hỏi tôi đã xem bộ phim nào tối hôm trước.
D. Sai vì chưa lùi thì.
Question 29. She has participated in this environmental campaign for two months.
A. This is the first time she has participated in an environmental campaign in two months.
B. The last time she participated in this environmental campaign was two months ago.
C. She hasn’t participated in this environmental campaign for two months.
D. She started participating in this environmental campaign two months ago.
Giải thích: Cô ấy đã tham gia chiến dịch môi trường này được hai tháng.
A. Đây là lần đầu tiên cô ấy tham gia vào một chiến dịch môi trường trong hai tháng.
B. Lần cuối cùng cô ấy tham gia chiến dịch môi trường này là hai tháng trước.
C. Cô ấy đã không tham gia vào chiến dịch môi trường này trong hai tháng.
D. Cô ấy bắt đầu tham gia chiến dịch môi trường này hai tháng trước.
Question 30. Keith informed us of his decision to quit the job. He did that as soon as he arrived at the
office.
A. Only after Keith had informed us of his decision to quit the job did he arrive at the office.
B. Not until Keith had informed us of his decision to quit the job did he arrive at the office.
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C. Not only did Keith arrive at the office but he also informed us of his decision to quit the job.
D. Hardly had Keith arrived at the office when he informed us of his decision to quit the job.
Giải thích: Keith thông báo cho chúng tôi về quyết định nghỉ việc của mình. Anh đã làm điều đó
ngay khi đến văn phòng.
A. Chỉ sau khi Keith thông báo cho chúng tôi về quyết định nghỉ việc của mình thì anh mới đến
văn phòng.
B. Mãi cho đến khi Keith thông báo cho chúng tôi về quyết định nghỉ việc củamình thì anh mới
đến văn phòng.
C. Keith không chỉ đến văn phòng mà anh ấy còn thông báo cho chúng tôi về quyết định nghỉ việc
của mình.
D. Keith vừa mới đến văn phòng thì anh ấy mới thông báo cho chúng tôi về quyết định nghỉ việc
của mình.
Question 31. My printer is out of order. I can’t print this document.
A. Unless my printer is out of order, I can print this document.
B. Provided that my printer were out of order, I could print this document.
C. I wish my printer weren’t out of order so that I could print this document.
D. If my printer hadn’t been out of order, I could have printed the document.
Giải thích: Máy in của tôi bị hỏng. Tôi không thể in tài liệu này.
A. Sai vì phải dùng câu điều kiện loại 2, trái với hiện tại
B. Với điều kiện máy in của tôi bị hỏng, tôi có thể in tài liệu này.
C. Tôi ước máy in của tôi không bị hỏng để tôi có thể in tài liệu này.
D. Sai vì phải dùng câu điều kiện loại 2, trái với hiện tại
Question 32. Sam and Tom are talking about books.
- Sam: “I think that books are a great source of entertainment.”
- Tom: “________. We can find a lot of interesting things in a book.”
A. You can say that again B. I don’t quite agree
C. It’s hard to say D. I’m afraid not
Giải thích:
A. Mình hoàn toàn đồng ý với cậu B. Mình không hoàn toàn đồng ý
C. Khá khó nói đấy D. Mình e rằng là không
Tạm dịch: Sam và Tom đang nói về sách.
- Sam: “Mình nghĩ rằng sách là một nguồn giải trí tuyệt vời.”
- Tom: “Mình hoàn toàn đồng ý với cậu. Chúng ta có thể tìm thấy rất nhiều điều thú vị trong một
cuốn sách.”
Question 33. Trang and Hanh are at the school gate.
- Trang: “Your new hairstyle looks great!” - Hanh: “________. I had it cut yesterday.”
A. You’re welcome B. Don’t mention it
C. I’m so sorry to hear that D. It’s very kind of you to say so
Giải thích:
A. Đừng khách sáo B. Không có gì
C. Mình rất tiếc khi nghe điều đó D. Cậu thật tốt khi nói vậy
Tạm dịch: Trang và Hạnh đang ở cổng trường.
- Trang: “Kiểu tóc mới của cậu trông thật tuyệt!”
- Hạnh: “Cậu thật tốt khi nói vậy. Mình mới cắt ngày hôm qua đấy.”
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Water is one of our most precious Nước là một trong những nguồn tài nguyên
resources. Unfortunately, many of us seem to have quý giá nhất của chúng ta. Thật không may, nhiều
forgotten this fact, and as a result the world is người trong chúng ta dường như đã quên mất sự
facing the danger of running out of fresh water. The thật này, và kết quả là thế giới đang đối mặt với
problem has been caused by people’s (34) ______ nguy cơ cạn kiệt nước ngọt. Vấn đề là do người dân
of our water supply. This not only means that we sử dụng bừa bãi nguồn nước. Điều này không chỉ
have polluted our rivers and seas, but also that we có nghĩa là chúng ta làm ô nhiễm sông và biển mà
are wasting a great deal of this precious resource. chúng ta còn đang lãng phí rất nhiều nguồn tài
Unfortunately, the destruction of the rain forests nguyên quý giá này. Thật không may, việc phá hủy
has made this problem worse since much of the rain các khu rừng nhiệt đới đã làm cho vấn đề này trở
(35) ______ falls is lost because it runs off into the nên tồi tệ hơn vì phần lớn lượng mưa rơi xuống bị
sea. thất thoát do chảy ra biển.
The population of the earth is increasing Dân số trên trái đất đang tăng lên hàng
daily, (36) _______ it is vital that we find a ngày, vì vậy chúng ta cần tìm ra giải pháp cho vấn
solution to this problem before it is too late. The đề này trước khi quá muộn. Bước đầu tiên là giáo
first step is to educate people, especially by dục mọi người, đặc biệt bằng cách nhắc nhở họ về
reminding them of the value of water. For (37) giá trị của nước. Đối với hầu hết chúng ta, nước có
______ of us it is available whenever we require it, sẵn bất cứ khi nào chúng ta cần, dù là để tắm hay
whether to bathe in or to drink, so we seldom để uống, vì vậy chúng ta hiếm khi bận tâm nghĩ về
bother to think about it. People then need to be nó. Sau đó, mọi người cần được dạy cách tái sử
taught how to reuse or recycle water. Whatever dụng hoặc tái chế nước. Cho dù chúng ta quyết
methods we might decide to use, we must (38) định sử dụng phương pháp nào, thì chúng ta phải
_______ the value of water and do our best to trân trọng giá trị của nước và cố gắng hết sức để
conserve it. bảo tồn nó.
(Adapted from FCE Use of English by Virginia
Evans)
Question 34. A. misconduct B. misuse C. misconception D. misfortune

- misconduct (n): hành vi sai trái - misuse (n): sử dụng sai, bừa bãi
- misconception (n): quan niệm sai - misfortune (n): bất hạnh
Tạm dịch: The problem has been caused by people’s misuse of our water supply. (Vấn đề là do
người dân sử dụng bừa bãi nguồn cung cấp nước của chúng ta.)
Question 35. A. that B. where C. what D. who
Đại từ quan hệ: Ta dùng đại từ quan hệ ‘that’ để thay cho cụm từ chỉ vật ‘the rain’.
Tạm dịch: Unfortunately, the destruction of the rain forests has made this problem worse since
much of the rain that falls is lost because it runs off into the sea. (Thật không may, việc phá hủy
các khu rừng nhiệt đới đã làm cho vấn đề này trở nên tồi tệ hơn vì phần lớn lượng mưa rơi xuống
bị thất thoát do chảy ra biển.)
Question 36. A. but B. though C. or D. so
Liên từ:
- but: nhưng - though: mặc dù - or: hoặc - so: nên
Tạm dịch: The population of the earth is increasing daily, so it is vital that we ¦nd a solution to
this problem before it is too late. (Dân số trên trái đất đang tăng lên hàng ngày, vì vậy điều quan
trọng là chúng ta cần tìm ra giải pháp cho vấn đề này trước khi quá muộn.)
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Question 37. A. most B. others C. much D. a little
Đại từ - lượng từ:
- most of + đại từ làm tân ngữ: hầu hết … - others: những cái/người khác
- much + N (không đếm được): nhiều - a little + N (không đếm được): một ít
Tạm dịch: For most of us it is available whenever we require it, whether to bathe in or to drink,
so we seldom bother to think about it. (Đối với hầu hết chúng ta, nước có sẵn bất cứ khi nào chúng
ta cần, dù là để tắm hay để uống, vì vậy chúng ta hiếm khi bận tâm nghĩ về nó.)
Question 38. A. witness B. concentrate C. estimate D. appreciate
- witness (v): chứng kiến - concentrate (v): tập trung
- estimate (v): ước tính - appreciate (v): trân trọng
Tạm dịch: Whatever methods we might decide to use, we must appreciate the value of water and
do our best to conserve it. (Cho dù chúng ta quyết định sử dụng phương pháp nào, thì chúng ta
phải trân trọng giá trị của nước và cố gắng hết sức để bảo tồn nó.)
Stephen Hawking is one of the most famous Stephen Hawking là một trong những nhà
scientists in the world today. He uses mathematics khoa học nổi tiếng nhất thế giới hiện nay. Ông sử
to study space and the universe. He has written dụng toán học để nghiên cứu không gian và vũ trụ.
several famous books. He wrote A Brief History of Ông đã viết một số cuốn sách nổi tiếng. Trong đó
Time in 1988, and more than 10 million people có cuốn Lược sử thời gian được ông chấp bút vào
have bought this book. Other scientists have called năm 1988, và hơn 10 triệu người đã mua cuốn sách
Hawking the greatest scientist in the world. này. Các nhà khoa học khác thậm chí còn gọi
Hawking has faced terrible problems in his Hawking là nhà khoa học vĩ đại nhất thế
life. When he was 21, he got a serious disease giới. Hawking đã phải đối mặt với những vấn đề tồi
called ALS. It quickly got worse, and soon he tệ trong cuộc đời mình. Năm 21 tuổi, ông mắc phải
couldn’t walk or speak. Now he can move only his căn bệnh hiểm nghèo mang tên ALS. Nó nhanh
left hand. He uses a wheelchair with a motor to get chóng trở nên tệ hơn, và ngay sau đó ông không thể
around. He “talks” by typing words into a đi lại hay nói được. Bây giờ ông chỉ có thể di
computer. The computer pronounces the words for chuyển tay trái của mình. Ông sử dụng xe lăn có
him. động cơ để đi lại. Ông “nói chuyện” bằng cách gõ
từ vào máy tính. Máy tính phát âm các từ cho ông.
But for Hawking, his work is more Nhưng đối với Hawking, công việc của ông
important than his problems. Now he is interested quan trọng hơn những vấn đề của mình. Bây giờ
in the beginning of the universe. He teaches at ông quan tâm đến sự khởi đầu của vũ trụ. Ông
Cambridge University in England, and he gives giảng dạy tại Đại học Cambridge ở Anh, và cũng
lectures at other universities. He has written many thuyết giảng tại các trường đại học khác nữa. Ông
important scientific papers and has won many đã viết nhiều bài báo khoa học quan trọng và giành
prizes for his work. He has appeared in several được nhiều giải thưởng cho công việc của mình.
movies and has been on TV many times. He has Ông cũng xuất hiện trong một số bộ phim và nhiều
traveled in countries around the world, and he has lần lên TV. Ông đã đi du lịch ở các nước trên thế
even traveled in space! In 2007, he went up on a giới, và thậm chí ông còn du hành trong không
special zero- gravity plane. gian! Năm 2007, ông đã đi trên một chiếc máy bay
(Adapted from World English by Kristin L. không trọng lực đặc biệt.
Johannsen)
Question 39. Which can be the best title for the passage?
A. Studying Programmes for Disabled Scientists B. An Unknown Researcher
C. Amazing Achievements of a Scientist D. A Man with a Skillful Hand
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A. Các chương trình nghiên cứu dành cho nhà khoa học khuyết tật
B. Một nhà nghiên cứu vô danh
C. Những thành tựu đáng kinh ngạc của một nhà khoa học
D. Một người có bàn tay khéo léo
Tóm tắt: Đoạn văn đã đưa ra thông tin sơ lược về cuộc đời và những thành tựu của nhà khoa học
Stephen Hawking.
Question 40. According to paragraph 1, Stephen Hawking _________.
A. has been interested in space since childhood
B. is the author of some famous books
C. started to write books about the universe in 1988
D. has been recently keen on studying space
Giải thích: Theo đoạn 1, Stephen Hawking _________.
A. quan tâm đến không gian từ khi còn nhỏ B. là tác giả của một số cuốn sách nổi tiếng
C. bắt đầu viết sách về vũ trụ vào năm 1988 D. gần đây rất thích nghiên cứu không gian
Thông tin: + He has written several famous books. (Ông đã viết một số cuốn sách nổi tiếng.)
Question 41. The word terrible in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. awful B. clear C. typical D. light
Giải thích: Từ “powerful” ở đoạn 1 gần nghĩa nhất với từ ________
A. awful (adj): tồi tệ B. clear (adj): rõ ràng
C. typical (adj): tiêu biểu D. light (adj): nhẹ
Kiến thức từ vựng: terrible (adj): tồi tệ = awful
Question 42. The word It in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
A. computer B. life C. hand D. ALS
Giải thích: Từ “It” trong đoạn 2 đề cập đến _____.
A. máy tính B. cuộc sống C. bàn tay D. bệnh ALS
Thông tin: When he was 21, he got a serious disease called ALS. It quickly got worse, and soon
he couldn’t walk or speak. (Năm 21 tuổi, ông mắc phải căn bệnh hiểm nghèo mang tên ALS. Nó
nhanh chóng trở nên tệ hơn, và không lâu sau đó ông không thể đi lại hay nói được.)
Question 43. Which of the following is NOT true about Hawking according to the passage?
A. He only lectures at Cambridge University in England.
B. He moves around by using a wheelchair with a motor.
C. He cannot express his ideas to others by himself.
D. He travelled on a special zero- gravity plane.
Giải thích: Thông tin nào sau đây KHÔNG đúng về Hawking theo đoạn văn?
A. Ông chỉ thuyết giảng tại Đại học Cambridge ở Anh.
B. Ông di chuyển xung quanh bằng cách sử dụng xe lăn có động cơ.
C. Ông không thể tự mình bày tỏ ý tưởng với người khác.
D. Ông đã đi trên một chiếc máy bay không trọng lực đặc biệt.
Thông tin:
+ He uses a wheelchair with a motor to get around. (Ông sử dụng xe lăn có động cơ để đi lại.)
→ B đúng
+ It quickly got worse, and soon he couldn’t walk or speak… He "talks" by typing words into a
computer. The computer pronounces the words for him. (Nó nhanh chóng trở nên tệ hơn, và
ngay sau đó ông không thể đi lại hay nói được… Ông “nói chuyện” bằng cách gõ từ vào máy tính.
Máy tính phát âm các từ cho ông.)
→ C đúng
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+ In 2007, he went up on a special zero- gravity plane. (Năm 2007, ông đã đi trên một chiếc máy
bay không trọng lực đặc biệt.)
→ D đúng
+ He teaches at Cambridge University in England, and he gives lectures at other universities.
(Ông giảng dạy tại Đại học Cambridge ở Anh, và cũng giảng dạy tại các trường đại học khác nữa.)
→ A sai
In some low-lying countries such as Ở một số quốc gia có vùng đất thấp như
Bangladesh, The Philippines or Cambodia, it is not Bangladesh, Philippines hay Campuchia, việc có
unusual to have a boat school. In one area of trường học trên thuyền không phải là điều lạ. Ở
Bangladesh, there are now over 20 such boats, một vùng của Bangladesh, hiện có hơn 20 chiếc
which act as both a kind of ‘river bus’ and also a thuyền như vậy, hoạt động như một loại ‘xe buýt
place to study. These schools were first set up in đường sông’ và cũng là nơi học tập. Những ngôi
2002 by a successful, local Bangladeshi architect trường này được thành lập lần đầu tiên vào năm
called Mohammed Rezwan. Every year, between 2002 bởi một kiến trúc sư thành công người
the monsoon season of June and October, at least Bangladesh tên là Mohammed Rezwan. Hàng năm,
one third of Bangladesh is flooded with water. This giữa mùa mưa từ tháng 6 đến tháng 10, ít nhất 1/3
means that thousands of children can’t attend diện tích Bangladesh bị ngập trong nước. Điều này
school regularly, when they ought to. Statistics có nghĩa là hàng nghìn trẻ em không thể đến
have shown that once students’ attendance falls, trường thường xuyên, khi mà các em phải đến
then many stop completely. Rezwan understood trường. Thống kê đã chỉ ra rằng một khi số lượng
that this mustn’t happen in the first place. học sinh đi học mà giảm, thì nhiều em sẽ dừng hẳn.
Rezwan hiểu rằng điều này không được phép xảy
ra ngay từ đầu.
Rezwan realised that if young people can’t Rezwan nhận ra rằng nếu những người trẻ
attend school, then the school had better come to tuổi không thể đến trường, thì tốt hơn hết là trường
them. In 2002, he encouraged companies to sponsor học nên đến với các em. Năm 2002, anh khuyến
him and saved up money to set up an organization khích các công ty tài trợ cho mình và dành dụm
to start the boat schools. These are now used by tiền để thành lập một tổ chức nhằm khởi động các
thousands of school children who happily attend trường dạy học trên thuyền. Những ngôi trường
school every month of the year. Each boat is này hiện được sử dụng bởi hàng ngàn học sinh vui
powered by solar panels on the roof. There are vẻ đến trường mỗi tháng trong năm. Mỗi chiếc
lights and a computer on board, which means that thuyền được cung cấp năng lượng bởi các tấm pin
teachers can access the Internet to make lessons mặt trời trên mái nhà. Có đèn và máy tính trên
more interactive. Most boats are for 30 children thuyền, điều đó có nghĩa là giáo viên có thể truy
and some of the larger boats even have a school cập Internet để giúp cho bài học tương tác hơn.
playground on the top deck. The students only have Hầu hết những con thuyền có thể chứa 30 trẻ em và
to walk a short distance from their homes to the một số thuyền lớn hơn thậm chí còn có sân chơi
river, where the boat picks them up and then cho trường học trên boong trên cùng. Các em học
collects the other children, before stopping at their sinh chỉ phải đi bộ một đoạn ngắn từ nhà ra sông,
final destination. Then lessons can start. At the end nơi thuyền đón các em rồi đón những em khác,
of the day, the children are returned home on the trước khi dừng lại ở điểm đến cuối cùng. Sau đó
boat. bài học có thể bắt đầu. Vào cuối ngày, các em được
trở về nhà trên thuyền.
The organization which Rezwan set up also Tổ chức do Rezwan thành lập cũng cung
provides solar-powered lamps to local families, cấp đèn năng lượng mặt trời cho các gia đình địa
where 70% of families have no electricity. Now phương, nơi 70% gia đình không có điện. Giờ đây,
children and their parents don’t have to stop trẻ em và cha mẹ của các em không phải ngừng học
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studying or working as soon as the sun goes down. tập hay làm việc ngay khi mặt trời lặn nữa. Đối với
For parents, this has meant they can earn more cha mẹ, điều này có nghĩa là họ có thể kiếm được
money. It also means that in families where nhiều tiền hơn. Điều đó cũng có nghĩa là trong
children have to work during the day, they can những gia đình mà trẻ em phải làm việc vào ban
attend school in the evening. ngày, các em có thể đi học vào buổi tối.
The organization has not stopped at schools, Tuy nhiên, tổ chức không dừng lại ở các
however. There are now more than 100 boats with trường học. Hiện có hơn 100 thuyền với các mục
different purposes: libraries, training centres for đích khác nhau: thư viện, trung tâm đào tạo cho
adults, clinics and also farming boats, which can người lớn, phòng khám và cả thuyền nông nghiệp,
keep animals and grow food. By 2050, nearly one có thể nuôi động vật và trồng trọt. Trước năm
fifth of Bangladesh will be permanently under 2050, gần 1/5 diện tích Bangladesh sẽ chìm trong
water because of climate change. Mr Rezwan nước vĩnh viễn do biến đổi khí hậu. Anh Rezwan
knows he should act quickly, to help families and biết rằng mình nên hành động nhanh chóng để giúp
children out of poverty and to give them the chance đỡ các gia đình và các em nhỏ thoát khỏi cảnh
of a better life. nghèo đói và mang đến cho họ cơ hội có một cuộc
(Adapted from Gateway by Annie Cornford and sống tốt đẹp hơn.
Frances Watkins)
A. Floating Homes Lift People out of Poverty
B. Boats Make Life More Sustainable!
C. The Prevalence of Boat Schools in Poor Countries
D. Floating Schools: The Answer to Floods
A. Nhà nổi giúp người dân thoát nghèo
B. Thuyền làm cho cuộc sống bền vững hơn!
C. Sự phổ biến của các trường trên thuyền ở các nước nghèo
D. Trường học nổi: Giải pháp cho lũ lụt
Tóm tắt: Đoạn văn đã đưa ra thông tin về dự án thành lập các ngôi trường nổi do anh Rezwan
khởi xướng nhằm cho trẻ em Bangladesh đến trường trong mùa lũ lụt.
Question 45. The word unusual in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. common B. strange C. understandable D. actual
Giải thích: Từ “unusual” ở đoạn 1 gần nghĩa nhất với từ ________
A. common (adj): thông thường B. strange (adj): kì lạ
C. understandable (adj): có thể hiểu được D. actual (adj): thực tiễn
Kiến thức từ vựng: unusual (adj): bất thường = strange
Question 46. According to paragraph 1, many students in Bangladesh do not attend schools during the
monsoon season because _______.
A. their parents cannot afford to send them to schools
B. their homeland is largely affected by floods
C. they are forced to stay at home to help their parents
D. they choose to be homeschooled instead
Giải thích: Theo đoạn 1, nhiều học sinh ở Bangladesh không đi học trong mùa mưa vì _______.
A. cha mẹ các em không đủ khả năng cho các em đến trường
B. quê hương của các em bị ảnh hưởng rất nhiều bởi lũ lụt
C. các em buộc phải ở nhà để giúp đỡ cha mẹ
D. thay vào đó các em chọn học tại nhà
Thông tin: + Every year, between the monsoon season of June and October, at least one third of
Bangladesh is flooded with water. This means that thousands of children can’t attend school
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regularly, when they ought to. (Hàng năm, giữa mùa mưa từ tháng 6 đến tháng 10, ít nhất 1/3 diện
tích Bangladesh bị ngập trong nước. Điều này có nghĩa là hàng nghìn trẻ em không thể đến trường
thường xuyên, khi mà các em phải đến trường.)
Question 47. The word interactive in paragraph 2 mostly means ______.
A. simple to understand B. involving communication among students
C. easy to catch students’ attention D. having a great influence on students
Giải thích: Từ “interactive” ở đoạn 2 chủ yếu có nghĩa là ________
A. dễ hiểu B. liên quan đến giao tiếp giữa các học sinh
C. dễ thu hút sự chú ý của học sinh D. có ảnh hưởng lớn đến học sinh
Kiến thức từ vựng: interactive (adj): tương tác = involving communication among students
Question 48. The word they in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
A. parents B. families C. lamps D. children
A. phụ huynh B. gia đình C. đèn D. trẻ em
Thông tin: It also means that in families where children have to work during the day, they can
attend school in the evening. (Điều đó cũng có nghĩa là trong những gia đình mà trẻ em phải làm
việc vào ban ngày, các em có thể đi học vào buổi tối.)
Question 49. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Rezwan used his own money to establish school boats for children in Bangladesh.
B. There is a serious lack of modern technology on school boats run by Rezwan.
C. Children’s homes in Bangladesh are inconveniently located for school boats.
D. Night lessons are available for some students who are busy working in daytime.
Giải thích: Điều nào sau đây là đúng, theo đoạn văn?
A. Rezwan đã dùng tiền của mình để thành lập những trường học trên thuyền cho trẻ em ở
Bangladesh.
B. Những trường học trên thuyền do Rezwan điều hành thiếu trầm trọng công nghệ hiện đại.
C. Ngôi nhà của các em nhỏ ở Bangladesh ở vị trí không mấy thuận lợi đối với các trường học
trên thuyền.
D. Có những lớp học buổi tối dành cho một số học sinh bận đi làm ban ngày.
Thông tin:
+ In 2002, he encouraged companies to sponsor him and saved up money to set up an
organisation to start the boat schools. (Năm 2002, anh khuyến khích các công ty tài trợ cho mình
và dành dụm tiền để thành lập một tổ chức nhằm khởi động các trường dạy học trên thuyền.)
→ A sai
+ There are lights and a computer on board, which means that teachers can access the Internet
to make lessons more interactive. (Có đèn và máy tính trên thuyền, điều đó có nghĩa là giáo viên
có thể truy cập Internet để giúp cho bài học mang tính tương tác hơn.) → A sai
→ B sai
+ The students only have to walk a short distance from their homes to the river, where the
boat picks them up and then collects the other children, before stopping at their final
destination. (Các em học sinh chỉ phải đi bộ một đoạn ngắn từ nhà ra sông, nơi thuyền đón các em
rồi đón những em khác, trước khi dừng lại ở điểm đến cuối cùng.)
→ C sai, vì nhà các em gần con thuyền đón các em tới trường, chứ không gần trường của các em.
+ It also means that in families where children have to work during the day, they can attend
school in the evening. (Điều đó cũng có nghĩa là trong những gia đình mà trẻ em phải làm việc
vào ban ngày, các em có thể đi học vào buổi tối.)
→ D đúng
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A. Boats run by Rezwan have lifted families in Bangladesh out of poverty.
B. There has been a decrease in the intensity of floods in Bangladesh.
C. Daytime activities of many people in Bangladesh were disrupted at sunset.
D. Bangladesh is the first country to promote the idea of school boats.
Giải thích: Điều nào sau đây có thể được suy ra từ đoạn văn?
A. Những chiếc thuyền do Rezwan điều hành đã giúp các gia đình ở Bangladesh thoát nghèo.
B. Đã có sự sụt giảm về cường độ lũ lụt ở Bangladesh.
C. Các hoạt động ban ngày của nhiều người ở Bangladesh trước đây bị gián đoạn vào lúc mặt trời
lặn.
D. Bangladesh là quốc gia đầu tiên thúc đẩy ý tưởng về trường học trên thuyền
Thông tin: + The organisation which Rezwan set up also provides solar-powered lamps to local
families, where 70% of families have no electricity. Now children and their parents don’t have
to stop studying or working as soon as the sun goes down. (Tổ chức do Rezwan thành lập cũng
cung cấp đèn năng lượng mặt trời cho các gia đình địa phương, nơi 70% gia đình ko có điện. Giờ
đây, trẻ em và cha mẹ của các em ko phải ngừng học tập hay làm việc ngay khi mặt trời lặn nữa.)
→ C đúng
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