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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.
Câu 1: A.. killed B. cured C. crashed D. waived
Câu 2: A.. bush B. rush C. pull D. lunar
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.
Câu 3: A.. conserve B. conquer C. conceal D. contain
Câu 4: A.. compulsory B. influential C. oceanic D. advantageous
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.
Câu 5: Because of approaching storm, the wind began to blow hard and the sky became dark as evening.
A. Because of B. to blow hard C. became D. as
Câu 6: All of the cities in Texas, San Antonio is probably the most picturesque.
A. All of B. in Texas C. is probably D. most picturesque
Câu 7: A beaver uses its strong front teeth to cur down trees and peel off its bark.
A. its strong B. teeth C. peel off D. its
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Câu 8: After he his homework, he went straight to bed.
A. has finished B. was finished C. finished D. had finished
Câu 9: The girls and the flowers he painted were vivid.
A. who B. which C. that D. whose
Câu 10: These chairs are better than the others.
A. as B. very C. much D. either
Câu 11: Malaria is a disease by the anopheles.
A. transmit B. transmitting C. is transmitted D. transmitted
Câu 12: Jack has two elder brothers, are famous actors.
A. both of which B. both of who C. both of whom D. both of them
Câu 13: Ceylon is the South of India.
A. to B. in C. at D. below
Câu 14: Today, women are increasingly involved politics.
A. of B. in C. from D. with
Câu 15: Let’s go to the library, ?
A. would we B. will we C. should we D. shall we

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Câu 16: We haven’t reached the final on the funding for scientific research yet.
A. decides B. decision C. deciding D. decisive
Câu 17: Not until now popularly recognized that man is destroying the environment.
A. has it become B. does it become C. it has become D. it becomes
Câu 18: So little about mathematics that the lecture was completely beyond me.
A. did I know B. I have known C. do I know D. knew
Câu 19: We have been working hard. Let’s a break.
A. make B. find C. do D. take
Câu 20: In life, can make a mistake; we’re all human.
A. anyone B. someone C. some people D. not anybody
Câu 21: The planes were delayed and the hotel was awful, but we still had a good time.
A. on the top of all that B. on the contrary C. for all that D. by the same token
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.
Câu 22: Tom: “Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night” - Marry: “ ”
A. I have nothing to tell you B. Oh, poor me
C. Never mind D. You are absent-minded
Câu 23: Andy: “Let me drive you home” – Mrs Phuong: “ ”
A. No problem B. It’s me
C. No, don’t worry. I „m alright D. No, I usually drive home at 5
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.
Câu 24: I used to meet him occasionally on Fifth Avenue.
A. in one occasion B. once in a while C. one time D. none is correct
Câu 25: Dissemination of information is frequently carried out via satellite through local or national TV
network.
A. compilation B. condensing C. collection D. dispersal
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.
Câu 26: She wrote me a vicious letter.
A. healthy B. helpful C. dangerous D. gentle
Câu 27: Mr Mickey is a man of affability.
A. warm B. caution C. hostility D. passion
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.

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Câu 28: “Sorry, Madam. Looking after the garden is not my duty.”

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 A. He apologized for not looking after the garden.
B. He not promised to look after the garden.
C. He said that he was not responsible for looking after the garden.
D. He asked if looking after the garden was his duty.
Câu 29: Scientist says forests are being destroyed by air pollution.
A. Forests are said to be destroyed scientists.
B. Scientists blame air pollution for the destruction of forests.
C. Scientists are blamed for destroying forests.
D. Scientists say there’s much air pollution in the forests.
Câu 30: I feel sorry for Jack because he has failed all his exams.
A. I am upset with Jack because he always fails his exams.
B. Jack has not passed any of his exams, so I feel bad for him.
C. Jack is unhappy because he couldn’t pass any of his exams
D. Jack has failed all of his exams, and so we are both very sad.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each
pair of sentence in the following questions.
Câu 31: “No, it’s not true. I didn’t steal the money!” Jean said.
A. Jean refused to steal the money. B. Jean did not intend to steal the money.
C. Jean admitted stealing the money. D. Jean denied having stolen the money.
Câu 32: I had just come home. Then I heard the phone ringing.
A. No sooner had I come home then I heard the phone ringing.
B. Scarcely had I come home when I heard the phone ringing.
C. I had barely come home than I heard the phone ringing.
D. Hardly barely come home did I hear the phone ringing.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrases that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger. Many species of
animals will become (33) if we do not make an effort to protect them. There are many reasons for this.
In some cases, animals are (34) for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies. Some birds, such
as parrots, are caught alive and sold as pets. For many animals and birds the problem is that their habitat -
the place where they live - is (35) . More land is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are
fewer open spaces than there once were. Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops,
but these chemicals pollute the environment and (36) wildlife. The most successful animals on
earth- human beings - will soon be the only ones (37) , unless we can solve this problem.
Câu 33: A.. disappeared B. vanished C. empty D. extinct

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Câu 35: A.. exhausting B. departing C. escaping D. disappearing
Câu 36: A.. spoil B. harm C. wound D. wrong
Câu 37: A.. survived B. over C. missing D. left
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.
Most journeys in Britain and the US are made by road. Some of these are made on public transport
but most are by private car.
In Britain many people rely on their cars for daily local activities, e.g. getting to work, doing the
shopping, and visiting friends. People living in urban areas may use buses, trains or, in London, the
Underground, to get to city centres, mainly because traffic is often heavy and it is difficult to find
anywhere to park a car. Some places in the country may have a bus only two or three times a week so
people living there have no choice but to rely on their cars.
In the US large cities have good public transportation systems. The El railroad in Chicago and the
underground systems of New York, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, DC are heavily used.
Elsewhere, most Americans prefer to use their cars. Families often have two cars and, outside major
cities, have to drive fairly long distances to schools, offices, shops, banks, etc. Many college and even
high-school students have their own cars.
Long-distance travel in Britain is also mainly by road, though railways link most towns and cities.
Most places are linked by motorways or other fast roads and many people prefer to drive at their own
convenience rather than use a train, even though they may get stuck in a traffic jam. Long- distance
coach/bus services are usually a cheaper alternative to trains, but they take longer and may be less
comfortable. Some long-distance travel, especially that undertaken for business reasons, may be by air.
There are regular flights between regional airports, as well as to and from London. A lot of freight is also
istributed by road, though heavier items and raw materials often go by rail.
In the US much long-distance travel is by air. America has two main long-distance bus companies,
Greyhound and Trailways. Amtrak, the national network, provides rail services for passengers. Private
railway companies such as Union Pacific now carry only freight, though in fact over 70% of freight goes
by road.
The main problems associated with road transport in both Britain and the US are traffic congestion
and pollution. It is predicted that the number of cars on British roads will increase by a third within a few
years, making both these problems worse. The British government would like more people to use public
transport, but so far they have had little success in persuading people to give up their cars or to share rides
with neighbours. Most people say that public transport is simply not good enough. Americans too have
resisted government requests to share cars because it is less convenient and restricts their freedom.
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(Extracted from Oxford Guide to British and American Culture, Oxford University Press,
2000) Câu 38: In Britain and the US most people travel by .
A. sea B. rail C. road D. air
Câu 39: According to the passage, people in London may prefer the Underground to their own cars due
to .
A. cheap tickets B. air pollution C. long distances D. heavy traffic
Câu 40: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Few college students in the US have their own cars.
B. Families in the US often have more than one car.
C. Most Americans prefer to drive their cars outside large cities.
D. The underground systems are popular in some major US cities.
Câu 41: The phrase “at their own convenience” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .
A. at the latest time and nearest place B. at an appropriate time and place
C. at an early time and nearby place D. at the fastest time and nearest place
Câu 42: According to the passage, people in Britain refuse public transport because .
A. they like to share rides with neighbours B. they think it is not good enough
C. they see no reason to use their cars less D. petrol is relatively cheap in Britain
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.
In 1826, a Frenchman named Niépce needed pictures for his business. He was not a good artist, so
he invented a very simple camera. He put it in a window of his house and took a picture of his yard. That
was the first photograph.
The next important date in the history of photography was 1837. That year, Daguerre, another
Frenchman, took a picture of his studio. He used a new kind of camera and a different process. In his
pictures, you could see everything clearly, even the smallest details. This kind of photograph was called a
daguerreotype.
Soon, other people began to use Daguerre's process. Travelers brought back daguerreotypes from all
around the world. People photographed famous buildings, cities, and mountains.
In about 1840, the process was improved. Then photographers could take pictures of people and
moving things. The process was not simple and photographers had to carry lots of film and processing
equipment. However, this did not stop photographers, especially in the United States. After 1840,
daguerreotype artists were popular in most cities.
Matthew Brady was one well-known American photographer. He took many portraits of famous
people. The portraits were unusual because they were lifelike and full of personality. Brady was also the
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In the 1880s, new inventions began to change photography. Photographers could buy film ready-
made in rolls, instead of having to make the film themselves. Also, they did not have to process the film
immediately. They could bring it back to their studios and develop it later. They did not have to carry lots
of equipment. And finally, the invention of the small handheld camera made photography less expensive.
With a small camera, anyone could be a photographer. People began to use cameras just for fun.
They took pictures of their families, friends, and favorite places. They called these pictures "snapshots".
Documentary photographs became popular in newspapers in the 1890s. Soon magazines and books
also used them. These pictures showed true events and people. They were much more real than drawings.
Some people began to think of photography as a form of art. They thought that photographycould
do more than show the real world. It could also show ideas and feelings, like other art forms.
From “Reading Power” by Beatrice S. Mikulecky and Linda
Jeffries Câu 43: The first photograph was taken with .
A. a small handheld camera B. a very simple camera
C. a daguerreotype D. new types of film
Câu 44: Daguerre took a picture of his studio with .
A. a new kind of camera B. a very simple camera
C. special equipment D. an electronic camera
Câu 45: The word “this” in the passage refers to the .
A. carrying of lots of film and processing equipment
B. stopping of photographers from taking photos
C. fact that daguerreotype artists were popular in most cities
D. taking of pictures of people and moving things
Câu 46: The word “ruined” in the passage is closest in meaning to “ ”.
A. poorly-painted B. heavily-polluted C. terribly spoiled D. badly damaged
Câu 47: The word “lifelike” in the passage is closest in meaning to “ ”.
A. moving B. realistic C. touching D. manlike
Câu 48: Matthew Brady was well-known for .
A. inventing daguerreotypes B. the small handheld camera
C. taking pictures of French cities D. portraits and war photographs
Câu 49: As mentioned in the passage, photography can .
A. print old pictures B. convey ideas and feelings
C. show the underworld D. replace drawings
Câu 50: Which of the following could best serve as the title of the passage?
A. Different Steps in Film Processing B. Story of Photography
C. Photography and Painting D. Story of Famous Photographers
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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.
Câu 1: A. material B. crucial C. partial D. financial
Câu 2: A. reign B. leisure C. neighbor D. vein
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.
Câu 3: A. equip B. vacant C. secure D. oblige
Câu 4: A. prevention B. implement C. fertilize D. enterprise
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.
Câu 5: It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking.
A. It B. the near future C. be used to doing D. such as
Câu 6: It is becoming extremely difficult to grow enough to feed the worlds rapidly increased population
A. It B. extremely difficult C. to feed D. increased population
Câu 7: Jack had to skip breakfast; otherwise, he will be late for class.
A. skip breakfast B. otherwise C. will be D. for class
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Câu 8: I decided to go to the library as soon as I .
A. would finish what I did B. finished what I did
C. finished what I was doing D. finish what I did
Câu 9: The restaurant has a very menu. Every day there are several delicious dishes to choose from.
A. variable B. variegated C. various D. varied
Câu 10: It seems that you have to cope with the stresses and strains of the job, ?
A. doesn’t it B. don’t you C. isn’t it D. haven’t you
Câu 11: Do you know who the fact that sound travels in waves?
A. invented B. discovered C. developed D. found
Câu 12: I always enjoy our school to France.
A. excursion B. journey C. trip D. travel
Câu 13: Most people prefer at home rather than out on rainy days.
A. stay - go B. staying - go C. to stay - go D. staying – going
Câu 14: You can go to the party tonight you are sober when you come home.
A. as long as B. as far as C. as soon as D. as well as
Câu 15: wait for no man.

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Câu 16: I usually buy my clothes . It’s cheaper than going to the dress maker.
A. on the house B. off the peg C. in public D. on the shelf
Câu 17: In most developed countries, up to 50% of population enters higher education at
some time in their lives.
A. Ø / Ø B. the / Ø C. Ø / the D. the / a
Câu 18: Prices quoted in this package include hours of Internet access for one month.
A. unwarranted B. uncontrolled C. unlimited D. unrecoverable
Câu 19: The school was closed for a month because of serious ………… of fever.
A. outcome B. outburst C. outbreak D. outset
Câu 20: Marie Curie, , was awarded a Nobel Prize for her work.
A. was the scientist who discovered radium B. the scientist who discovered radium
C. whose scientific discovery of radium D. whose scientific discovery of radium
Câu 21: Since Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s father never approved of Robert Browning, the
couple eloped to Italy where they lived and wrote.
A. her to marry B. her marrying to C. her getting married to D. her to getting married
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.
Câu 22: Peter: “Thanks a lot for your wonderful gift.” – Mary: “ ”
A. You are welcome B. Thank you C. Cheers D. Have a good day
Câu 23: “Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” – “ ”
A. Sorry, the seat is taken. B. No, thanks.
C. Yes, I am so glad D. Yes. You can’t sit here. Go away.
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.
Câu 24: The new laws to conserve wildlife in the area will come into force next month
A. protect B. eliminate C. pollute D. contaminate
Câu 25: The farmers removed some underdeveloped trees to improve the growth of the rest.
A. eliminated B. fertilized C. planted D. transferred
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 26: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of the crime.
A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange
Câu 27: When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking
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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.
Câu 28: If it hadn’t been for his carelessness, we would have finished the work.
A. He was careless because he hadn’t finished the work.
B. If he weren’t careful, we would finish the work.
C. If he had been more careful, we would have completed the work.
D. Because he wasn’t careless, we didn’t finish the work.
Câu 29: The hostess made every effort to see that her guests got the food and drinks they wanted.
A. The hostess was reluctant to offer her guests food and drinks.
B. The hostess did her best to please her guests.
C. The guests refused the food and drinks prepared by the hostess.
D. Neither the guests nor the hostess had food or drinks.
Câu 30: “If I were you, I would not choose to write about such a sensitive topic,” the teacher said.
A. The teacher advised me against writing about such a sensitive topic.
B. The teacher advised me on writing about such a sensitive topic.
C. I was ordered by the teacher not to write about such a sensitive topic.
D. I was blamed for writing about such a sensitive topic by the teacher.
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.
Câu 31: He felt very tired. However, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
A. He felt so tired that he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
B. Feeling very tired, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
C. As the result of his tiredness, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
D. Tired as he might feel, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
Câu 32: She heard the news of the death of her father. She fainted.
A. On hearing the news of her dead father, she fainted.
B. On hearing the news of her father’s death, she fainted.
C. She fainted so she heard the news of the death of her father.
D. She fainted and then she heard the news of the death of her father.
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.
Wind, water, air, ice and heat all work to cause erosion. As the wind blows over the land, it often
(33) small grains of sand. When these grains of sand strike against solid rocks, the rocks are
slowly worn away. In this way, (34) very hard rocks are worn away by the wind.
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 Land that is covered with trees, grass and other plants wear away very slowly, and so loses very
(35) of its soil. The roots of plants help to hold the rocks and soil in place. Water that falls on
grasslands runs away more slowly than water that falls on bare ground. Thus, forests and grasslands help
to slow down erosion.
Even where the land is (36) covered with plants, some erosion goes on. In the spring, the
melting snow turns into a large quantity of water that then runs downhill in streams. As a stream carries
away some of the soil, the stream bed gets deeper and deeper. (37) thousands of years of such
erosion, wide valleys are often formed.
Câu 33: A. clean out B. picks up C. carries out D. holds out
Câu 34: A. though B. still C. such D. even
Câu 35: A. much B. few C. little D. large
Câu 36: A. thickly B. scarcely C. thinly D. strongly
Câu 37: A. After B. During C. Among D. In
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 1 to 5.
A team of Russian scientists has challenged the theory that the woolly mammoths became extinct
10,000 years ago at the end of the Ice Age. The scientists have reported that the beasts may have survived
until 2000 B.C. on an island off the coast of Siberia, where researchers uncovered 29 fossilized woolly
mammoth teeth ranging in age from 4,000 to 7,000 years. The question to be asked now is, how did these
prehistoric pachyderms survive in their island environment? One possibility is that they adapted to their
confined surroundings by decreasing their bulk. This theory is based on their smaller tooth size, which
has led scientists to believe that they were only 6 feet tall at the shoulder compared with 10 feet of their
full-sized counterpart. But would this be enough to enable them to survive thousands of years beyond
that of other mammoths? Researchers are still working to uncover the reasons for this isolated group's
belated disappearance.
Câu 38: With which topic is this passage mainly concerned?
A. Some scientists have challenged a theory.
B. Some small teeth have been discovered.
C. Some mammoths lived longer than others.
D. Some pachyderms survived on an island.
Câu 39: According to the passage, some researchers suggest that mammoths became extinct
A. about 2,000 years ago B. about 4,000 years ago
C. about 7,000 years ago D. about 10,000 years ago
Câu 40: The word "woolly" as used in line 1 refers to the animal's
A. body size B. feet size C. hair D. teeth

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C. mammoths with smaller teeth D. larger mammoths on the island
Câu 42: According to the scientists, the woolly mammoths may have managed to survive because they
A. shed their hair B. grew smaller teeth C. became herbivores D. decreased in size
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 1 to 8.
As heart disease continues to be the number-one killer in the United States, researchers have become
increasingly interested in identifying the potential risk factors that trigger heart attacks. High-fat diets
and "life in the fast lane" have long been known to contribute to the high incidence of heart failure. But
according to new studies, the list of risk factors may be significantly longer and quite surprising.
Heart failure, for example, appears to have seasonal and temporal patterns. A higher percentage of heart
attacks occur in cold weather, and more people experience heart failure on Monday than on any other day
of the week. In addition, people are more susceptible to heart attacks in the first few hours after waking.
Cardiologists first observed this morning phenomenon in the mid-1980, and have since discovered a
number of possible causes. An early-morning rise in blood pressure, heart rate, and concentration of heart
stimulating hormones, plus a reduction of blood flow to the heart, may all contribute to the higher
incidence of heart attacks between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 10:00 A.M.
In other studies, both birthdays and bachelorhood have been implicated as risk factors. Statistics reveal
that heart attack rates increase significantly for both females and males in the few days immediately
preceding and following their birthdays. And unmarried men are more at risk for heart attacks than their
married counterparts. Though stress is thought to be linked in some way to all of the aforementioned risk
factors, intense research continues in the hope of further comprehending why and how heart failure is
triggered.
Câu 43: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. risk factors in heart attacks B. seasonal and temporal patterns of heart attacks
C. cardiology in the 1980s D. diet and stress as factors in heart attacks
Câu 44: The word "potential" could best be re-placed by which of the following?
A. harmful B. primary C. unknown D. possible
Câu 45: The phrase "susceptible to" in line 6 could best be replaced by
A. aware of B. affected by C. accustomed D. prone to
Câu 46: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a possible cause of many heart attacks?
A. decreased blood flow to the heart B. increased blood pressure
C. lower heart rate D. increase in hormones
Câu 47: Which of the following is NOT cited as a possible risk factor?
A. having a birthday B. getting married C. eating fatty foods D. being under stress

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Câu 49: word "trigger" as used in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. involve B. affect C. cause D. encounter
Câu 50: Which of the following does the passage infer?
A. We now fully understand how risk factors trigger heart attacks.
B. We recently began to study how risk factors trigger heart attacks.
C. We have not identified many risk factors associated with heart attacks.
D. We do not fully understand how risk factors trigger heart attacks.
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. aboard B. keyboard C. cupboard D. overboard
Question 2: A. pressure B. assure C. assist D. possession
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. adventure B. advantage C. advertise D. adverbial
Question 4: A. periodic B. electric C. contagious D. suspicious
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 5: In order no money would be wasted, we had to account for every penny we spent
A. In order B. be wasted C. account for D. we
Question 6: Being that he was a good swimmer, Tom managed to rescue the child.
A. that he was B. swimmer C. rescue D. child
Question 7: Passengers are required to arrive to the gate fifteen minutes before departure time.
A. are required B. arrive to C. before D. departure time
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 8: He on his computer for more than two hours when he decided to stop for a rest.
A. has worked B. has been working C. was working D. had been working
Question 9: a famous personality has its advantages and its disadvantages.
A. To be B. Be C. Been D. Being
Question 10: he took off his dark glasses, I recognized him.
A. Whenever B. As soon as C. Then D. While
Question 11: I’d rather you for me here.
A. wait B. to wait C. waiting D. waited
Question 12: His father is a bank manager, makes him easy to have a good job.
A. whom B. who C. that D. which
Question 13: Maria has only one eye, she lost 3 years ago after falling on some broken glass.
A. the other B. other C. other ones D. another one
Question 14: Helen has just bought .
A. two new black wool scarves B. some new black wool two scarves
C. two scarves new wool black D. two black wool new scarves
Question 15: He lost in the election because he is a weak and leader.
 A. undeciding B. undecided C. undecisive D. indecisive
Question 16: When we visit South, we stopped at Civil War Museum in Atlanta.
A. the, the, O B. the, O, O C. the, the, the D. O, the, O
Question 17: This writer was also known as a literary critic.
A. pointed B. cute C. sharpening D. cutting
Question 18: They’ve written to each other for years, but this is the first time they’ve met .
A. hand to hand B. heart to heart C. mind to mind D. face to face
Question 19: There is to be a serious energy crisis in the next century.
A. reputed B. known C. foreseen D. bound
Question 20: we understand his reasons, we cannot accept his behaviour.'
A. As if B. What if C. Even if D. Only if
Question 21: The hotel was terrible, but the wonderful beach our disappointment.'
A. came down with B. made up for C. got through to D. faced up to
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 22: Jack: “I’d rather stay at home”
Gina: “ ”
A. Had you? B. Wouldn’t you? C. Hadn’t you? D. Would you?
Question 23: Peter: “Would you like a beer?”
Maria: “Not while I’m ”
A. on duty B. in order C. in the act D. under control
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: “A friend in need is a friend indeed”: Our friends have voiced their strong criticism of
China’s escalation of tension on our continental shelf.
A. facing the reality B. worsening the situation
C. easing the tension D. improving the condition
Question 25: Those children who stay longer hours at school than at home tend to spend their formative
years in the company of others with similar aims and interests.
A. being separated B. forming a new business company
C. being together with friends D. enjoying the care of parents
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 26: Tim was so insubordinate that he lost his job in one week.
A. understanding B. fresh C. obedient D. disobedient
Question 27: No one knew precisely what would happen to a human being in space.
 A. wrongly B. casually C. flexibly D. informally
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 28: Twice as many men as women are insurance agents.
A. Women are twice as likely as men to have insurance.
B. More men than women have insurance.
C. Insurance is twice as difficult to sell to women as to men.
D. Male insurance agents outnumber female agents.
Question 29: You need not to have washed the sheets. The hotel staff does the cleaning.
A. It is good that you washed the sheets.
B. It was not necessary to wash the sheets, even though you did.
C. It was necessary to wash the sheets, but you did not do it.
D. It was necessary to wash the sheets, and you did not do it.
Question 30: They believe a single gunman carried out the attack.
A. The attack’s is believed to have carried out a single gunman
B. A single gunman is believed to have carried out the attack
C. It is believed to be carried out the attack by a single gunman.
D. It is believed that the attack has been carried out by a single gunman.
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 31: The soccer team knew they lost the match. They soon started to blame each other.
A. Not only did the soccer team lose the match but they blamed each other as well
B. No sooner had the soccer team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the match.
C. As soon as they blamed each other, the soccer team knew they lost the match.
D. Hardly had the soccer team known they lost the match when they started to blame each other.
Question 32: “Why don’t you participate in the volunteer work in summer?" said Sophie.
A. Sophie suggested my participating in the volunteer work in summer.
B. Sophie made me participate in the volunteer work in summer.
C. Sophie asked me why not participate in the volunteer work in summer.
D. Sophie suggested me to participate in the volunteer work in summer.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 33 to 37.
In a small village in North Yorkshire, there is a big old farmhouse (33) three families live
together. Alice and George and their three children, Joe and Pam and their two children, and Sue and her
baby daughter. The adults divide up the work between them. George does the cooking, Joe and Sue do
almost the housework. Pam looks after the shopping and (34) the repairs, and Alice takes care of the
garden.
Alice, George and Sue go out to work. Joe works at home (35) computer systems, and Pam,
who is a painter, looks after the baby during the day. Two of the children go to school in the village, but
the three oldest ones go by bus to the secondary school in the nearest town, ten miles away.
The three families get (36) well, and enjoy their way of life. There are a few difficulties, of
course. Their biggest worry at the moment is money- one of the cars needs replacing, and the roof needs
some expensive repairs. But this isn't too serious- the bank has agreed to a loan, which they expect to be
able to pay back in three years. And they all say they would much rather go on living in their old
farmhouse (37) move to a luxury flat in a big city.
Question 33: A. that B. where C. in where D. which
Question 34: A. does B. makes C. prepares D. fulfils
Question 35: A. designs B. and design C. designing D. who designs
Question 36: A. on B. off C. with D. in
Question 37: A. then B. than C. to D. therefore
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 38 to 42.
It is estimated that over 99 percent of all species that ever existed have become extinct. What causes
extinction? When a species is no longer adapted to a changed environment, it may perish. The exact
causes of a species’ death vary from situation to situation. Rapid ecological change may render an
environment hostile to a species. For example, temperatures may change and a species may not be able to
adapt. Food Resources may be affected by environmental changes, which will then cause problems for a
species requiring these resources. Other species may become better adapted to an environment, resulting
in competition and, ultimately, in the death of a species.
The fossil record reveals that extinction has occurred throughout the history of Earth. Recent
analyses have also revealed that on some occasions many species became extinct at the same time – a
mass extinction. One of the best-known examples of mass extinction occurred 65 million years ago with
the demise of dinosaurs and many other forms of life. Perhaps the largest mass extinction was the one
that occurred 225 million years ago. When approximately 95 percent of all species died, mass extinctions
can be caused by a relatively rapid change in the environment and can be worsened by the close
interrelationship of many species. If, for example, something were to happen to destroy much of the
plankton in the oceans, then the oxygen content of Earth would drop, affection even organisms not living
in the oceans. Such a change would probably lead to a mass extinction.
One interesting, and controversial, finding is that extinctions during the past 250 million years have
tended to be more intense every 26 million years. This periodic extinction might be due to intersection of
the Earth’s orbit with a cloud of comets, but this theory is purely speculative. Some researchers have also
speculated that extinction may often be random. That is, certain species may be eliminated and others
may survive for no particular reason. A species’ survival may have nothing to do with its ability or
inability to adapt. If so, some of evolutionary history may reflect a sequence of essentially random events.
Question 38: The word “it” in line 2 refers to
A. environment B. species C. extinction D. 99 percent
Question 39: The word “ultimately” in line 6 is closest in meaning to
A. exceptionally B. dramatically C. eventually D. unfortunately
Question 40: What does the author say in paragraph 1 regarding most species in Earth’s history?
A. They have remained basically unchanged from their original forms.
B. They are no longer in existence.
C. They have been able to adapt to ecological changes.
D. They have caused rapid change in the environment.
Question 41: The word “demise” is closest in meaning to
A. change B. recovery C. help D. death
Question 42: Why is “plankton” mentioned in line 14?
A. To illustrate a comparison between organisms that live on the land and those that live in the ocean
B. To point out that certain species could never become extinct
C. To demonstrate the interdependence of different species
D. To emphasize the importance of food resources in preventing mass extinction.
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 43 to 50.
Learning means acquiring knowledge or developing the ability to perform new behaviors. It is
common to think of learning as something that takes place in school, but much of human learning occurs
outside the classroom, and people continue to learn throughout their lives.
Even before they enter school, young children learn to walk, to talk, and to use their hands to
manipulate toys, food, and other objects. They use all of their senses to learn about the sights, sounds,
tastes, and smells in their environments. They learn how to interact with their parents, siblings, friends,
and other people important to their world. When they enter school, children learn basic academic subjects
such as reading, writing, and mathematics. They also continue to learn a great deal outside the classroom.
They learn which behaviors are likely to be rewarded and which are likely to be punished. They learn
social skills for interacting with other children. After they finish school, people must learn to adapt to the
many major changes that affect their lives, such as getting married, raising children, and finding and
keeping a job.
Because learning continues throughout our lives and affects almost everything we do, the study of
learning is important in many different fields. Teachers need to understand the best ways to educate
children. Psychologists, social workers, criminologists, and other human-service workers need to
understand how certain experiences change people’s behaviors. Employers, politicians, and advertisers
make use of the principles of learning to influence the behavior of workers, voters, and consumers.
Learning is closely related to memory, which is the storage of information in the brain.
Psychologists who study memory are interested in how the brain stores knowledge, where this storage
takes place, and how the brain later retrieves knowledge when we need it. In contrast, psychologists who
study learning are more interested in behavior and how behavior changes as a result of a person’s
experiences.
There are many forms of learning, ranging from simple to complex. Simple forms of learning
involve a single stimulus. A stimulus is anything perceptible to the senses, such as a sight, sound, smell,
touch, or taste. In a form of learning known as classical conditioning, people learn to associate two
stimuli that occur in sequence, such as lightning followed by thunder. In operant conditioning, people
learn by forming an association between a behavior and its consequences (reward or punishment). People
and animals can also learn by observation - that is, by watching others perform behaviors. More complex
forms of learning include learning languages, concepts, and motor skills.
(Extracted from Microsoft® Student 2009 – DVD Version)
Question 43: According to the passage, which of the following is learning in broad view comprised of?
A. Knowledge acquisition outside the classroom B. Knowledge acquisition and ability development
C. Acquisition of academic knowledge D. Acquisition of social and behavioral skills
Question 44: According to the passage, what are children NOT usually taught outside the classroom?
A. literacy and calculation B. life skills
C. interpersonal communication D. right from wrong
Question 45: Getting married, raising children, and finding and keeping a job are mentioned in paragraph
2 as examples of .
A. the changes to which people have to orient themselves
B. the areas of learning which affect people’s lives
C. the situations in which people cannot teach themselves
D. the ways people’s lives are influenced by education
Question 46: Which of the following can be inferred about the learning process from the passage?
A. It becomes less challenging and complicated when people grow older.
B. It takes place more frequently in real life than in academic institutions.
C. It is more interesting and effective in school than that in life.
D. It plays a crucial part in improving the learner’s motivation in school.
Question 47: According to the passage, the study of learning is important in many fields due to .
A. the great influence of the on-going learning process
B. the need for certain experiences in various areas
C. the influence of various behaviors in the learning process
 D. the exploration of the best teaching methods
Question 48: It can be inferred from the passage that social workers, employers, and politicians concern
themselves with the study of learning because they need to .
A. change the behaviors of the objects of their interest towards learning
B. make the objects of their interest more aware of the importance of learning
C. thoroughly understand the behaviors of the objects of their interest
D. understand how a stimulus relates to the senses of the objects of their interest
Question 49: Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Psychologists are all interested in memory as much as behaviors.
B. Psychologists studying memory are concerned with how the stored knowledge is used.
C. Psychologists studying learning are interested in human behaviors.
D. Psychologists studying memory are concerned with the brain’s storage of knowledge.
Question 50: The passage mainly discusses .
A. practical examples of learning inside the classroom
B. application of learning principles to formal education
C. general principles of learning
D. simple forms of learning

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the others in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. attract B. argument C. apply D. vacancy
Question 2. A. eliminate B. expedition C. separate D. preparation
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress is placed
differently from that of the others in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. conservationist B. prohibition C. deforestation D. disappointed
Question 4. A. approximate B. congratulate C. psychological D. Biography
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet that completes each of the following questions.
Question 5. The Smiths Rome for this weekend
A. have been to B. have gone to C. have been in D. was to
Question 6. Brian walks to work because he likes to keep fit
A. seldom B. always C. never D. hardly
Question 7. pipelines are expensive to build, they are relatively cheap to operate and maintain
A. because B. that C. although D. despite
Question 8. I can’t hear every word in her lecture. I wish she would
A. speak clearer B. speak clearlier C. speak more clearer D. speak more clearly
Question 9. A kim to working in the evenings but now he enjoys it.
A. wasn’t used B. isn’t used C. will get used D. didn’t use
Question 10. When the boys won the tennis match, they were very pleased with
A. their B. them C. themselves D. theirs
Question 11. - I’m right, ?
A. are I B. aren’t I C. am I D. am not I
Question 12. She be forty years old! She looks much younger.
A. needn’t B. can’t C. mustn’t D. won’t
Question 13. He went to the airport a taxi.
A. by B. in C. on D. with
Question 14. The old lady was exhauted after the long walk
A. very B. completely C. extremely D. particularly
Question 15. I do not believe that John will get here on time. He is always late and the does not
change its spots.
A. tiger B. lion C. leopark D. zebra
Question 16. For a short while, I managed to catch of the President entering the place.
A. vision B. notice C. view D. sight
Question 17. As the hospital had been careless with its hygiene procedures, the patient found she had
been with a harmful virus.
A. suspected B. infected C. rejected D. detected
Question 18. The development company approval from the council for their plans for a new
shopping centre.
A. pleased B. begged C. sought D. searched
Question 19. - Have you been waiting here long?
+
A. as long as it takes B. I didn’t C. not really D. long time no see
Question 20. - “A bat can hear from a long distance.” “ ”
A. You bet B. Yes, good hearer
D. You know a bat well C. No, you can be so sure
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 21. One often expends far more energy in marathon run than expected
A. exhausts B. consumes C. spends D. reserves
Question 22. We left New York when I was six; so my recollections of it are rather faint.
A. clear C. ambiguous B. explicable D. unintelligible
Make the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST
in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 23. He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait until he had more money.
A. genuine B. counterfeit
C. cheap D. unattractive
Question 24. I only have time to tell you the main idea of it, not the details.
A. fist B. gist C. twist D. list
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 25. Technology improved rapidly during World War II and played a crucial role in determining
how the war came to an end
A. it was necessary to develop new technologies during World War II, or else the war would have been
worse.
B. World War II ended in the way it did largely due to the rapid technological developments in the
course of it
C. the role of technological development in bringing a swift end to World War II is undeniable.
D. if technology hadn’t improved so quickly during World War II, it would have lasted longer than it
did
Question 26. this switch must not be touched on any account.
A. on no account this switch be touched.
B. on any account must you not touched this switch.
C. on no account must this switch be touched.
D. on any account this switch must be touched.
Question 27. by some it is supposed that bad luck may be avoided by locking on wood
A. if bad luck is coming, it will be destroyed provided that one knocks on wood.
B. there are some people who believe that it is bad luck to avoid knocking on wood
C. bad luck is said to be preventable by knocking on wood sometimes.
D. that knocking on wood can keep bad luck away is believed by some people
28. I can’t come to your party. I’m too busy.
A. I’m too busy not to come to your party B. I am not enough free to come to your party
C. So busy am I that I cannot come to your party D. So busy I am that I cannot come to your party
29. The teacher encouraged him. As a result, he took part in the contest.
A. thanks to the teacher’s encouragement, he took part in the contest
B. thanks to the teacher’s encouragement, he would have taken part in the contest
C. if the teacher did not encourage him, he wouldn’t have taken part in the contest
D. if it had been for the teacher’s encouragement, he wouldn’t have taken part in the contest
Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
Question 30. The need (A) for (B) a well rounded education was an idea (C) espoused by the Greeks (D)
in time of Socrates.
Question 31. Those (A) who have never been (B ) abroad (C) is eager to see how (D) different the other
cultures
Question 32. With (A) its (B) strong claws and its many (C) protruding tooth a gopher(D) is an excellent
digger.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word for each of the blanks from 33 to 37.
Long ago, Chinese people didn’t say, “How are you” when they met each other or saw their friends. They
said,” (33) you eaten your rice today?”. Eating rice (34) such an important part of daily life in
China!
Rice is still one of the (35) important kinds of food in the modern world. Nearly half the people that
live on our planet eat it every day and in some countries, an adult cats more than 100 kilos of rice each
year.
We think that people first (36) rice in India. In China, people began eating rice about 5,000 years
ago. Rice wasn’t eaten in North America until 17th century, but many Americans prefer to eat pasta these
days (37) only eat about 2 kilos of rice per year.
Question 33. A. did B. have C. were D. are
Question 34. A. been B. was C. be D. is
Question 35. A. most B. both C. much D. best
Question 36. A. grew B. grown C. grow D. growing
Question 37. A. if B. because C. and D. but
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 45.
On July 16, 1969, America launched the Apollo 11, Lunar Landing Mission from Kennedy Space Center.
This was a 363-foot-tall space vehicle, the five engines of which on the Saturn V rocket generated 7.5
million pounds of thrust. Twelve minutes after the launch, the astronauts were in orbit 120 miles above
the Earth. At a speed of 17,400 mph, they began their four-day journey to the moon. They had nearly a
quarter of a million miles to go.
On July 20, 1969, Neil Amstrong descended from the lunar module ladder. Just prior to taking his first
step on the moon, Armstrong pilles on a special ring, causing a TV camera to automatically deploy. as he
stepped into the moon’s surface, he proclaimed, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for
mankind.” However, Armstrong inadvertently omitted the “a” before “man”. This error slightly changed
the meaning of what was to become known as Armstrong’s famous statement.
Question 38. What is the passage mainly about?
A. the first manned mission to the moon B. how fast the rocket traveled
C. the first man in space D. the reason Neil Armstrong is so famous
Question 39. The word “they” in the passage refers to
A. Apollo 11 B. astronauts C. Americans D. engines
Question 40. The word “deploy” in the passage is closet in meaning to
A. photograph B. begin working C. stop functioning D. light up
Question 41. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. The Life of Neil Armstrong B. The History of space travel
C. The story of Apollo 11 D. The John F.Kenedy center
Question 42. It can be inferred that Armstrong’s statement was important because
A. Neil Armstrong was a great speaker
B. this was the first time America had sent people into space
C. they were the first words to be spoken on the moon
D. the statement was spoken from the lunar module ladder
Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answers sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Generally, in order to be preserved in the fossil record, organisms must possess hard body parts such as
shells or bones. Soft, fleshy structures are quickly destroyed by predators or decayed by bacteria. Even
hard parts left on the surface for any length of time will be destroyed, therefore, organisms must be buried
rapidly to escape destruction by the elements and to be protected against agents of weathering and
erosion. Marine organisms thus are better candidates for fossilization than those living on the land
because the ocean is typical the site of sedimentation, whereas the land is largely the site of erosion. The
beds of ancient lakes were also excellent sites for rapid burial of skeletal remains of freshwater organisms
and skeletons of other animals, including those of early humans, Ancient swaps were particularly
plentiful with prolific growths of vegetation, which fossilized in abundance. Many animals became
trapped in bogs overgrown by vegetation. The environment of the swaps kept bacterial decay to a
minimum, which greatly aided in the preservation of plants and animals. The rapidly accumulating
sediments in flood plains, deltas, and stream channels buried freshwater organisms, along with other
plants and animals that happened to fall into the water.
Only a small traction of all the organisms that have ever lived are preserved as fossils. Normally, the
remains of a plant or animal are completely destroyed through predation and decay. Although it seems
that fossilization is common for some organisms, for others it is almost impossible. For the most part of,
the remains of organisms are recycled in the earth, which is fortunate because otherwise soil and water
would soon became depleted of essential nutrients. Also, most of the fossils exposed on Earth’s surface
are destroyed by weathering processes. This make for an incomplete fossil record with poor or no
representation of certain species. The best fossils are those composed of that form the vast majority of
unaltered fossils. Calcite and aragonite also contributed to a substantial number of fossils of certain
organisms.
Question 43. The word “agents” is closest in meaning to
A. examples B. causes C. areas D. dangers
Question 44. The fact that the “land is largely the site of erosion” is significant because
A. erosion is less destructive than sedimentation
B. fossils are most common in areas subject to erosion
C. erosion contributes to the destruction of skeletal remains
D. few organisms live in areas that experience extensive erosion
Question 45. The best fossils are those
A. consist of Calcite and aragonite B. from hard parts of animals or plants
C. still in the shape of the original animal or plant D. animals or plants common for fossilization
Question 46. Why does the author mention “aragonite” in the last line?
A. To argue that certain fossils are more informative than others.
B. to explain why fossils are rare
C. To illustrate the kinds of inorganic hard parts that can form fossils
D. To compare aragonite fossils and calcite fossils.
Question 47. It can be inferred that flood plains, deltas, and stream channels are similar in which of the
following ways?
A. Rapid sedimentation in such locations makes it difficult to locate fossils
B. Such locations are likely to rich sources of fossils.
C. Fossilized human remains are only rarely found in such locations
D. Animals rather than plants have been preserved at such locations.
Question 48. Why are marine organisms good candidates for fossilization?
A. It take longer for them to be preserved
B. They have more fleshy structures than land organisms
C. The water environment speeds the decay caused by bacteria
D. It is likely that they will be buried rapidly
Question 49. According to the passage, an organisms without hard body parts
A. is not heavy enough to sink below the surface B. is not attractive to predators
C. is not likely to appear in the fossil record D. takes a long time to decay
Question 50. FAccording to the passage, why were the remains of organisms trapped in swamps better
preserved for the fossil record than those that were not?
A. The swamp environment reduced the amount of bacterial decay
B. Swamp waters contained higher amounts of materials such as calcium carbonate
C. There were fewer sediments in swamps than in other bodies of water
D. Swamp vegetation accelerated the decomposition of organisms
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in
the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Questions 1. A. Tremendous B. Luminous C. Enormous D. autonomous
Questions 2. A. Majesty B. Mature C. Machine D. majority
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Questions 3. A. passion B. discussion C. expression D. decision
Questions 4. A. crisis B. oases C. goose D. horse
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.
Questions 5. Robert Klein received the 1980 Nobel prize in economics for pioneering the useful of
computers to forecast economic activities.
A. received B. for pioneering C. useful of D. activities
Questions 6. The British national anthem, calling “God Save the Queen”, was a traditional song in the
18th century.
 A. national anthem B. calling C. was D. traditional song
Questions 7. It is time the government helped the employed to find some jobs.
A. time B. helped C. employed D. some jobs
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Questions 8. to continue my studies, I decided to become a dress designer.
A. I didn't wish B. Not wished C. Wishing not D. Not wishing
Questions 9. I always have my shoes on Sundays.
A. shining B. shone C. shined D. to shine
Question 10. Psychologists have observed that a large part of the activity is beyond one's
awareness.
A. brain that B. brainless C. brain's D. brain whose
Question 11. There are more and more people died AIDS.
A. on B. from C. at D. of
Question 12. Please don’t talk so loudly while I am studying. Actually, .
A. I’d rather you not talk loudly while I am studying.
B. I’d rather you didn’t talk loudly while I was studying.
C. I’d rather you don’t talk loudly while I am studying.
D. I’d rather you didn’t talk loudly while I am studying.
Question 13. One man outside his own country is tipped to become the new president.
A. little knowing B. to know little C. little known D. to be little known
Question 14. I visited last year, is a nice city.
A. New York that B. New York, where C. New York, which D. New York, in which
Question 15. He to the doctor after the accident, but he continued to play instead.
A. should have gone B. must have gone C. couldn’t go D. didn’t have to go
Question 16. It was a bit embarrassing when the teacher caught us
A. cheat B. cheating C. to cheating D. to cheat
Question 17. If you want a car with an automatic gear box, this particular will suit you well.
A. sample B. model C. produce D. stock
Question 18. After hours of bargaining with the salesman, Jake bought the jacket for a of the
original price.
A. fraction B. piece C. part D. spot
Question 19. After his death, the house to his eldest son.
A. went B. belonged C. came D. A & B
Question 20. I forgot this is a non-smoking area. There is no place for me to put my cigarette .
A. butt B. leftovers C. stick D. remains
Question 21. That’s the trouble with the night shift. It your private life too much.
A. breaks in B. breaks into C. breaks through D. breaks up
Question 22. “I am very much obliged to you for helping my family.” - “ ”
A. My pleasure. B. That’s all right C. You’re welcome D. A & C are correct
Question 23. A. Could I speak to Susan please?
B. .
A. Talking B. Speaking C. Calling D. Answering
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 24. Yes, we went away on holiday last week, but it rained day in day out.
A. every single day B. every other day C. every second day D. every two days
Question 25. Mr. Young, general manager of the emergency response division of AMSA, said that the
debris was spotted along a busy shipping route and could be containers that had fallen off cargo vessels.
A. seen B. collected C. shot D. analyzed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 26. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the
surplus.
A. large quantity B. excess C. small quantity D. sufficiency
Question 27. She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans.
A. married B. divorced C. separated D. single
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer for each of the blanks from 36 to Question 50.
In the late 1930s, a group of leading American scientists seeking dinosaur fossils made some noteworthy
(28) . Although one of their expeditions discovered no fossils, it proved nonetheless historic
expedition, which took place along the banks of the Paluxy river in Texas, something extraordinary was
revealed: a dinosaur track, clearly distinguishable in the rock. These dinosaur footprints (29)
their preservation to the salts and mud that covered them and then hardened into rock,
before coming to light 100 million years later. Tracks like these are (30) to experts. There
have been great gaps in scientists’ understanding of dinosaur behavior, and so such footprints are useful
since they provide direct evidence of how dinosaurs actually moved. Scientists have used these and (31)
footprints to determine how quickly different species walked, concluding that many kinds
of dinosaur must have travelled in (32) .
Question 28. A. observation B. finds C. finding D. surveys
Question 29. A. thank B. result C. owe D. derive
Question 30. A. costly B. rare C. invaluable D. unique
Question 31. A. different B. the others C. other D. another
Question 32. A. bunches B. herds C. sets D. masses
Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
There is a common expression in the English language referring to a blue moon. When people say that
something happens “only once in a blue moon,” they mean that it happens only very rarely, once in a
great while. This expression has been around for at least a century and a half; there are references to this
expression that date from the second half of the nineteenth century. (5) The expression “a blue moon” has
come to refer to the second full moon occurring in any given calendar month. A second full moon is not
called a blue moon because it is particularly blue or is any different in hue from the first full moon of the
month. Instead, it is called a blue moon because it is so rare. The moon needs a little more than 29 days to
complete the cycle from full moon to full moon. Because every month except February has more than 29
days, every month will have at least one full moon (except February, which will have a full moon unless
there is a full moon at the very end of January and another full moon at the very beginning of March). It is
on the occasion when a given calendar month has a second full moon that a blue moon occurs. This does
not happen very often, only three or four times in a decade. The blue moons of today are called blue
moons because of their rarity and not because of their color; however, the expression “blue moon” may
have come into existence in reference to unusual circumstances in which the moon actually appeared
blue. Certain natural phenomena of gigantic proportions can actually change the appearance of the moon
from Earth. The eruption of the Krakatao volcano in 1883 left dust particles in the atmosphere, which
clouded the sun and gave the moon a bluish tint. This particular occurrence of the blue moon may have
given rise to the expression that we use today. Another example occurred more than a century later.
When Mount Pinatubo erupted in the Philippines in 1991, the moon again took on a blue tint.
Question 33. This passage is about
A. an idiomatic expression B. an unusual color
C. a month on the calendar D. a phase of the moon
Question 34. How long has the expression “once in a blue moon” been around?
A. For around 50 years B. For less than 100 years
C. For more than 100 years D. For 200 years
Question 35. A blue moon could be best described as
A. a full moon that is not blue in color B. a new moon that is blue in color
C. a full moon that is blue in color D. a new moon that is not blue in color
Question 36. The word “hue” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. shape B. date C. color D. size
Question 37. Which of the following might be the date of a “blue moon”?
A. January 1 B. February 28 C. April 15 D. December 31
Question 38. How many blue moons would there most likely be in a century?
A. 4 B. 35 C. 70 D. 100
Question 39. According to the passage, the moon actually looked blue
A. after large volcanic eruptions B. when it occurred late in the month
C. several times a year D. during the month of February
Question 40. The expression “given rise to” in the passage could be best replaced by
A. created a need for B. elevated the level of
C. spurred the creation of D. brighten the color of
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 following questions.
Colors are one of the most exciting experiences in life. I love them, and they are just as important to me
as emotions are. Have you ever wondered how the two are so intimately related?
Color directly affects your emotions. Color both reflects the current state of your emotions, and is
something that you can use to improve or change your emotions. The color that you choose to wear either
refects your current state of being, or reflects the color or emotion that you need.
The colors that you wear affect you much more than they affect the people around you. Of course they
also affect anyone who comes in contract with you, but you are the one saturated with the color all day!
I even choose items around me based on their color. In the morning, I choose my clothes based on the
color or emotion that I need for the day. So you can consciously use color to control the emotions that you
are exposed to, which can help you to feel better.
Color, sound, and emotions are all vibrations. Emotions are literally energy in motion; they are meant to
move and flow. This is the reason that real feelings are the fastest way to get your energy in motion. Also,
flowing energy is exactly what creates healthy cells in your body. So, the fastest way to be healthy is to
be open to your real feelings. Alternately, the fastest way to create disease is to inhibit your emotions.
Question 41. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Colors can help you become healthy.
B. Colorful clothes can change your mood
C. Emotions and colors are closely related to each other
D. Colors are one of the most exciting.
Question 42. Which of the following can be affected by color?
A. Your need for thrills B. Your appetite C. Your friend's feelings D. Your mood
Question 43. According to this passage, what creates disease?
A. Wearing the color black B. Ignoring your emotions
C. Being open to your emotions D. Exposing yourself to bright colors
Question 44. The term "they" in paragraph 3 refers to
A. none of these B. colors C. people D. emotions
Question 45. Why does the author mention that color and emotions are both vibrations?
A. Because vibrations make you healthy
B. Because they both affect how we feel.
C. To prove the relationship between emotions and color.
D. To show how color can affect energy levels in the body.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions.
Question 46. They would never have accepted his money if they had known his plan.
A. They knew what he wanted to do, so they refused his money.
B. They agreed with his wishes because they were glad to have his money.
C. They took the money he offered them without realizing his purposes.
D. They didn’t know his plan and never took the money from him.
Question 47. The sooner we solve this problem, the better it will be for all concerned.
A. It would be better for all concerned if we can solve this problem soon.
B. If all concerned are better, we can solve this problem soon.
C. If we could solve this problem soon, it would be better for all concerned.
D. If we can solve this problem soon, it will be better for all concerned.
Question 48. He admitted having stolen my money.
 A. He confessed having stolen my money.
B. He confessed that he had stolen my money.
C. He lied to me to steal my money.
D. He made a confession on having stolen the money.
Question 49. His academic record at high school was poor. He failed to apply to that prestigious
institution.
A. His academic record at high school was poor because he didn’t apply to that prestigious
institution.
B. His academic record at high school was poor as a result of his failure to apply to that prestigious
institution.
C. Failing to apply to that prestigious institution, his academic record at high school was poor
D. His academic record at high school was poor; as a result, he failed to apply to that prestigious
institution.
Question 50. Our children are hard on furniture.
A. Our children hardly use the furniture. B. Our children dislike the furniture.
C. Our children want to replace the furniture. D. Our children treat the furniture roughly.

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Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the
following questions.
Question 1. A. attacks B. medals C. concerns D. fingers
Question 2. A. suggestion B. question C. perfection D. digestion
Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the
following questions.
Question 3. A. phonetic B. dynamic C. eccentric D. rhetoric
Question 4. A. marine B. machine C. malign D. canine
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions
Question 5. Next week when there a full moon, the ocean tides will be higher.
A. will be B. will have been C. is being D. is
Question 6. the light rain, the baseball game will not be cancelled unless the other team concedes.
A. However B. Although C. In spite D. Despite
Question 7. The explosion was of such that it was heard five miles away.
A. intensiveness B. intensity C. intense D. intensification
Question 8. The crew worked so hard; they finished the entire project three days of schedule.
A. forward B. onward C. ahead D. atop
Question 9. My director is angry with me. I didn’t do all the work I last week.
 A. should have done B. may have done C. needn’t have done D. must have done
Question 10. The steak looked tender, but it was as tough as .
A. a belt B. a saddle C. old boots D. rubber
Question 11. On hearing the news she fainted and it was half an hour before she again.
A. came up B. came round C. came over D. came forward
Question 12. His lack of qualifications was taken as a sign of a youth.
A. misused B. misbehaved C. misspent D. mistaken
Question 13. Michael looked upset and surprised when by his mother today.
A. scolding B. to scold C. having scolded D. scolded
Question 14. She came in covered in mud, so I bathed her and her in new clothes.
A. wearing B. put C. wore D. dressed
Question 15. Our father suggested to Da Nang for this summer holiday.
A. to going B. going C. go D. to go
Question 16. she was under the weather, I wouldn’t have asked her to join us.
A. If had I known B. If I knew C. If I hadn’t known D. Had I known
Question 17. of the hundred members of the club was given a souvenir.
A. All B. Each C. Either D. Neither
Question 18. Marie Curie was the first and only woman two Nobel Prizes.
A. who win B. that wins C. to have won D. to be won
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following
questions
Question 19. In the 1980s TV viewers began to hook up videocassette players to their TVs.
A. combine B. connect C. fasten D. blend
Question 20. The police have not had time to complete their investigations, but they have concluded
tentatively that the explosion was caused by a bomb.
A. temporally B. intentionally C. certainly D. hesitantly
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following
questions.
Question 21. Humans can use language deceptively by telling lies or half-truths.
A. in an honest way B. in a dishonest way C. for a serious purpose D. at the wrong time
Question 22. Tired of being a tiny cog in a vast machine, he handed in his resignation.
A. an important person B. a large piece of equipment
C. a small group of people D. a significant instrument
Choose the option that best completes each of the following exchanges
Question 23. Ben: “You didn’t go to school yesterday, did you?”
Jasmine: “ . I saw you, but you were talking to someone”
A. No, I didn’t B. Yes, I didn’t C. Let me see D. I went
Question 24. Mother: “How come you didn’t tell me that you would quit your job?”
Lisa: “ .”
A. I’d love to tell you now
B. Because I knew that you would make a fuss about it
C. I have no idea
D. Because I’m so bored with it
Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the blanks.
Education is more important today than ever before. It helps people acquire the skills they need for such
everyday (25) as reading a newspaper or managing their money. It also gives them the
specialized training they may need to (26) for a job or career. For example, a person must meet
certain educational requirements and obtain a license or certificate before he can practice law or medicine.
Many fields, like computer operation or police work, (27) satisfactory completion of special
training courses.
Education is also important because it helps people get more out of life. It increases their knowledge and
understanding of the world. It helps them acquire the skills that make life more interesting and enjoyable,
such as the skills needed to participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play a musical (28) . Such
education becomes increasing important as people gain more and more leisure time. Education also helps
people adjust to change. This habit has become necessary because social changes today take place with
increasing speed and affect the lives of more and more people. Education can help a person understand
these changes and provide him (29) the skills for adjusting to them.
Question 25. A. works B. jobs C. actions D. activities
Question 26. A. do B. prepare C. make D. work
Question 27. A. requires B. requiring C. require D. to require
Question 28. A. appliance B. equipment C. instrument D. device
Question 29. A. with B. for C. in D. to
Read the following passage choose the correct answer to each of the question.
Around 365 B.C. in ancient Greece, the great teacher Plato told a story about a place called Atlantis. Plato
described Atlantis as a continent in the Atlantic Ocean. He said it had been the home of a powerful people
who were destroyed when the continent was swallowed by the sea.
Ever since Plato’s time, people have wondered if the story about Atlantis was really true. Was there ever
such a place as Atlantis? During the Middle Ages, many people believed in the legend of Atlantis. Some
men even made voyages to find the “lost continent”. Later, most people believed Atlantis to be just a
myth. Scientists could find no evidence to show that such a place had ever existed.
Ideas change in time, however, for now some scientists think that Atlantis might have been a real place. A
Greek professor has offered a new theory. He says that Atlantis was not a continent in the Atlantic Ocean
but an island called Thera in the Aegean Sea. The professor says that 3,500 years ago much of Thera
collapsed into the sea when a volcano erupted. He thinks that before the explosion Thera had been the
home of a people called Minoans. The Minoans were sea traders who ruled the Aegean Sea from 2,000
B.C. to 1,250 B.C.
Scientist who have come to investigate Thera have found an ancient city buried beneath volcanic ash and
stone. It appears that the people who lived in the city had an advanced civilization. They were probably
Minoans.
Is Thera the “lost continent” of Atlantis? No one may ever know for certain. Atlantis may remain a riddle
without an answer.
Question 30. According to Plato, Atlantis was in the .
A. Atlantic Ocean B. Pacific Ocean C. Red Ocean D. Aegean Sea
Question 31. The word in paragraph 3 that means “fell down” is .
A. collapsed B. existed C. erupted D. rode
Question 32. A lot of people in the Middle Ages .
 A. thought that Atlantis was only a myth B. found some evidence about the “lost continent”
C. made voyage to visit Atlantis D. believed in the existence of Atlantis
Question 33. Who were the ancient Minoans?
A. scientists B. sea traders C. teachers D. Greek professors
Question 34. Which statement seems true for the passage?
A. Plato was a Greek teacher who lived in Atlantis. B. There are different theories about Atlantis.
C. There are no different theories about Atlantis. D. Everyone knows where the lost continent is.
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
It is hard to get any agreement on the precise meaning of the term “social class”. In everyday life, people
tend to have a different approach to those they consider their equals from that which they assume with
people they consider higher or lower than themselves in the social scale. The criteria we use to “place” a
new acquaintance; however, are a complex mixture of factors. Dress, way of speaking, area of residence
in a given city or province, education and manners all play a part.
In Greece, after the sixth-century B.C., there was a growing conflict between the peasants and the landed
aristocrats, and a gradual decrease in the power of the aristocracy when a kind of “middle class” of traders
and skilled workers grew up. The population of Athens, for example, was divided into three main classes
which were politically and legally distinct. About one-third of the total were slaves, who did not count
politically at all, a fact often forgotten by those who praise Athens as the nursery of democracy. The next
main group consisted of resident foreigners, the “metics”, who were freemen, though they too were
allowed no share in political life. The third group was the powerful body of “citizens”, who were
themselves divided into sub-classes.
The medieval feudal system, which flourished in Europe from the ninth to the thirteenth century, gave
rise to a comparatively simple system based on birth. Under the King, there were two main classes - lords
and “vassals”, the latter with many subdivisions.
In the later Middle Ages; however, the development of a money economy and the growth of cities and
trade led to the rise of another class, the “burghers” or city merchants and mayors. These were the
predecessors of the modern middle class. Gradually high office and occupation assumed importance in
determining social position, as it became more and more possible for a person born to one station in life
to move to another. This change affected the town more than the country areas, where remnants of
feudalism lasted much longer.
Question 35. According to the passage, people evaluate others’ position by which following factors
EXCEPT .
A. the place they live B. the job they do
C. their dress D. the way in which they behave towards other people
Question 36. The author implies that slaves in Greece in the sixth century B.C. .
A. were not allowed to count votes at elections B. were not politically significant
 C. controlled one-third of the democratic votes D. were kept ignorant as a political measure
Question 37. The word “remnants” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. opponents B. remains C. torn clothing D. garments
Question 38. It can be indicated from the passage that the decline of the Greek aristocracy’s power in the
sixth century B.C. .
A. caused international conflict in the area
B. lasted for only a short time
C. was assisted by a rise in the number of slaves
D. coincided with the rise of a new “middle class” of traders and peasants
Question 39. The word “they” in the second paragraph refers to .
A. freeman B. slaves C. metics D. citizens
Question 40. The author implies that Athens is often praised as the nursery of democracy .
A. because even very young children could vote
B. in spite of its heavy independence on slave labor C. even though slaves were allowed to vote
D. because its three main classes were politically and legally distinct
Question 41. The word “predecessors” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. supporters B. ancestors C. descendants D. authorities
Question 42. The passage is mainly about
A. the human history
B. the modern society
C. the social life in ancient Greece
D. the division of social classes in the ancient world
Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 43. Developing new technologies are time-consuming and expensive.
A. Developing B. technologies C. are D. time – consuming
Question 44. Excepting for the graduate students, everyone will have to take the tests on the same day.
A. Excepting for B. graduate C. will have to D. the tests
Question 45. Don’t let that old rascal take you along with his clever talk – none of it is true.
A. Don’t let B. take you along C. clever talk D. of it
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 46. Friendly though he may seem, he’s not to be trusted.
A. He’s too friendly to be trusted.
B. However he seems friendly, he’s not to be trusted.
C. He may have friends, but he’s not to be trusted.
D. However friendly he seems, he’s not to be trusted.
Question 47. “You’re always making terrible mistakes”, said the teacher.
 A. The teacher asked his students why they always made terrible mistakes.
B. The teacher realized that his students always made terrible mistakes.
C. The teacher complained about his students making terrible mistakes.
D. The teacher made his students not always make terrible mistakes.
Question 48. When the unemployment rate is high, the crime rate is usually also high.
A. The unemployment rate and the crime rate are both higher.
B. The higher the unemployment rate is, the higher the crime rate is.
C. The unemployment rate is as high as the crime rate.
D. The high rate of unemployment depends on the high rate of crime.
Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following
questions. Question 49. All possible means have been used to prevent air pollution.
The sky is still not clear.
A. Every possible means has been used to prevent air pollution, yet the sky is still misty.
B. The sky is still cloudy due to the fact that all possible means have been used to prevent air
pollution.
C. To prevent air pollution, every possible means has been used, and so the sky is still not
clear.
D. Every possible means has been used to prevent air pollution so that the sky can be clearer.
Question 50. She spent all her money. She even borrowed some from her father.
A. Not only did she spend all her money but she borrowed some from her father as well.
B. As soon as she borrowed some money from her father, she spent it all.
C. Not only did she spent all her money but also she borrowed some from her father.
D. Hardly had she borrowed some money from her father when she spent it all.