READING

I. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1.0 point)
It's estimated that about three billion people use the Internet computer network around the world. Most people
use the Internet to get information and for entertainment. (26) , a new study
shows us that almost 10% of Internet surfers are using it so often that it is seriously harming lives. (27) study says that
these people may find it difficult to stop using the Internet because they have
become (28) . According to a psychologist in the field, 30% of Intermet (29) say
that they use the Internet to escape from problems or emotions. The study also shows that having a chat or discussion
with strangers (30) the Internet is one of the most addictive activities.
Question 26: A. although B. However C. because D. therefore
Question 27: A. The B. A C. An D. Some
Question 28: A. addictive B. famous C. addicted D. boring
Question 29: A. usage B. using C. sellers D. users
Question 30: A. with B. on C. in D. at

II. 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 questions. (1.0 point)
If you would like to improve your English, one thing you can do is to build up your vocabulary. In order to
do this, you have to practice a lot. I'm afraid there is not a short cut for this. But there are many effective ways.
First of all, you should read a lot. You can read short stories, comics, newspapers, magazines, etc. depending on
your English level. As you read, you can try to guess the meanings of unknown words from the context of the
sentence. If you cannot, then look up the definition in a dictionary. English to English dictionary should be your
first choice and keep the translator as last. Another way of building vocabulary is to watch movies in English
which will also help with pronunciation. Try to be involved with the language as much as you can. Keep a
vocabulary notebook and write down a few words each day. Keep in mind that you have to revise them regularly.
In my opinion, to communicate with people all you need is words. Even if you just say the words one after
another, people most likely will understand what you mean regardless of the order of the words and grammar.

Question 31: What is the main idea of this passage?

A. What we can do to improve our English.
B. The difficulties in learning English.
C. Problems of learning a second language.
D. The best way of communicating in English.
Question 32: The word "effective" in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. expensive B. careful C. useful D. funny
Question 33: The writer's advice for English learners is
A. finding a short cut to practice English. B. using a dictionary for translation.

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C. avoiding English to English dictionary. D. writing down some words every day.
Question 34: What is the most important thing to communicate with people according to the writer?
A. Grammar B. Vocabulary
C. Order of the words D. Advanced English course
Question 35: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. We should use a translator for all unknown words.
B. We should read a lot and see movies in English.
C. We should take notes when we learn new words.
D. We should practice speaking as much as we can.

III. Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) that best completes the passage.(1 point)
Television first (31) some fifty years ago in the 1950s. Since then, it has been one of the most
popular sources of entertainment for both the old (32) the young. Television can actually satisfy almost all kinds of
taste. It (33) cartoons for children, world news, music and many other programs. If
someone is interested in sports, for example, he can tune into ( điều chỉnh làn sóng, bắt đài) a sports channel. There he
can enjoy a (34) broadcast of an international football match. Television is also
a very useful way for companies to (35) their products.
31. A. appears B. appeared C. was appeared D. had appeared
32. A. but B. or C. also D. and
33. A. offers B. responds C. explores D. takes
34. A. alive B. live C. life D. lives
35. A. advertise B. produce C. develop D. buy

IV. 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 questions. (1.0 point)
You can do a few things to make homework less stressful. First, be sure you understand what you have to do in your
assignment. Write it down in your notebook if you need to, and don’t be afraid to ask questions about what is
expected.
Second, use any extra time you have at school to work on your homework. Many schools have libraries that
are specifically designed for students to study or to get their homework done.
Third, pace yourself. You need to plan your time. If it is a heavy homework day, you will need to
devote more time to your homework.
Whenever you need some help, the first person you should ask for help is your teacher. Sometimes, it is good
to have someone explain something that you are not completely sure of. In addition, you might also be able to get
some help from another student. If there is a friend who is a good student, think about asking that person to study
with you.
36. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Students can follow some advice to avoid worrying about homework.
B. Students should ask their teachers for help when they need it.
C. Students can do their homework in school libraries.

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D. Students might get some help from their friends.
37. If you have any extra time at school, you should .
A. use it to make your day planner B. study or get your homework done
C. use it to understand the assignment D. spend time with your friends
38. In order to make homework less stressful, the first thing to do is .
A. to remember the deadline
B. to understand what you have to do in your assignment
C. to go to the school library as soon as possible
D. to know who can do it for you
39. When a student needs some help, the first person to ask for help is .
A. the best student at school B. his teacher
C. a member in his family D. his friend
40. The word "devote" in the third paragraph can be best replaced by the word " ".
A. reduce B. develop C. waste D. spend

V. Read the passage. Choose the option A, B, C or D that best fits each gap. (1,0 pt)

The tourist industry is considered to be the world's largest industry. The direct (31) impact of the
industry, including accommodation, transportation, entertainment, and attractions, is worth trillions (một tỷ tỷ/ một
nghìn tỷ) of dollars every year. The statistics show that the number of international tourist arrivals worldwide (32)
1.04 billion in 2012.
Such large (33) of tourists, however, are beginning to cause problems. For example, (34)
the Alps the many thousands of skiers are destroying the mountains they came to enjoy. Even parts of Mount Everest in
the Himalayas are reported to be covered with old food tins, tents, and pieces of equipment (35)
have been thrown away. At a time when we have greater freedom to travel than ever before, more and more people
are asking how they can enjoy their holidays without causing damage to their destinations.
31. A. national B. educational C. economic D. cultural
32. A. reached B. came C. went D. added
33. A. totals B. numbers C. amounts D. digits
34. A. in B. at C. on D. above
35. A. who B. whom C. where D. that

VI. Read the passage carefully then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question below. (1,0 pt)
Earth, our beautiful home planet, is the only astronomical ( thuộc thiên văn) object to accommodate life as we know it.
Scientists believe Earth was formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago. It is the fifth-largest planet in our solar
system. Its equatorial diameter is about 12,074 kilometres. Earth is the third-closest planet to the sun. The distance
from Earth to the sun is roughly 149,600,000 kilometres. It takes 365.3 days for

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Earth to orbit the sun, and 24 hours to rotate on its axis. The surface temperature ranges from -88 to 58°C. Nearly 70
percent of Earth's surface is covered by ocean, which has an average depth of about 4 kilometres. In 2015 it was
estimated that 7.3 billion humans are living on Earth.
36. There are planets between Earth and the sun.
A. two B. three C. four D. five
37. In our solar system, planets are larger than Earth.
A. two B. three C. four D. five
38. The hottest place on Earth may have the temperature of .
A. -88°C B. 58°C C. 40°C D. 68°C
39. Which of the following information in the passage is NOT true?
A. It takes one year for Earth to rotate on its axis.
B. Earth is believed to have been formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago.
C. Nearly half of Earth's surface is covered by ocean.
D. Most of Earth's surface is covered by ocean.
40. The word “accommodate” in line 1 has the closest meaning
A. provide B. live C. move D. remove

VII. Read the passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space. (1.0pt).
New Year is one of the most important (31) in the United States. On New Year’s Eve, most
people go to the parties. At twelve o’clock at night, everyone (32) “Happy New Year” and they wish
their friends and relatives good luck. New Year’s Eve is usually a long night to many people. They don’t go home
until morning. Another holiday, Halloween, is mainly (33) children. On this holiday, children dress as witches,
ghosts or others. Most children go from house to house asking for candy or fruit. (34) the people at the house don’t
give them candy, the children will play a trick on them. But this hardly ever happens. (35) people give them
candy or fruit.
Question 31. A. meetings B. celebrationsC. seasons D. contests
Question 32. A. says B. speaks C. talks D. tells
Question 33. A. on B. in C. for D. at
Question 34. A. Even though B. If C. Although D. Whether
Question 35. A. Little B. Many C. None D. Much

VIII. Read the passage and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (1.0pt)
English is my mother tongue. Besides, I can speak French and Spanish. I studied the two languages when I was at
high school. Now, I am still learning Spanish at the University. As for me, mastering a foreign language is not easy.
After studying a language, practice is very necessary and useful. Travelling to the country where the target language is
spoken is very helpful, but if you cannot speak the language well enough you will certainly have troubles. I also
frequently go to the movies, watch television, listen to the radio in the language I am trying to learn. Reading is
another good way to learn. Books are good, but I personally think newspapers and magazines are better. However,
getting some knowledge of the language is the most important thing. Grammar and vocabulary should be mastered
first.

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Question36. How many languages can the writer speak?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
Question37. The writer has learnt Spanish .
A. in Spain B. at high school C. at university D. B and C
Question38. Travelling may cause troubles if .
A. you cannot speak the language well enough.
B. you can speak the language well enough.
C. you can speak the language badly enough.
D. you can communicate in the target language.
Question39. Some useful ways to practice your target language are .
A. listening to the radio and watching TV in the language.
B. reading books in the language.
C. seeing films in the language.
D. all are correct.
Question40.The most important thing is .
A. Mastering grammar and vocabulary
B. Practicing speaking
C. getting some knowledge of the language
D. Reading books and newspapers

IX. Read the following passage carefully, and then choose the best answer.
Motorbikes are the main mode of transport in Viet Nam, with 24 million of them in a country of 87 million people in
2009, one of the (31 ) rations in the world. More motorbikes of all brands have dominated the
road. The mobility (tính chuyển động, tính lưu động) which motorbikes (32) is so crucial to
workers in big cities. Some youths try to (33) with expensive motorbikes of famous brands. Almost
anything can be transported on a motorcycle. The loads include baskets of fruits, tree trunks, live pigs, flocks of live
ducks and stacked crates of raw eggs. Two thirds of Viet Nam’s population of 85 million are
(34) 30, and the motorcycle (35) the center of youth culture.
Question 31 A. high B. highest C. higher D. much higher
Question 32 A. provide B. give C. make D. take
Question 33. A. give up B. give out C. show around D. show off
Question 34. A. at B. of C. under D. on
Question 35 A. has become B. have become C. become D. became

X. Read the passage and then choose the correct answer.

A recent investigation by scientists at the U.S Geological Survey shows that strange animal behavior might help
predict future earthquakes. Investigators found such occurrences in a ten-kilometer radius of the epicenter (chấn tâm)
of a fairly recent quake. Some birds screeched (kêu thét, rít lên) and flew about wildly: dogs yelped and ran around
uncontrollably.

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Scientists believe that animals can perceive (cam nhan nhận thức) these environmental changes as early as several
days before the mishap (sự cố).
In 1976, after observing animal behavior, the Chinese were able to predict a devastating quake. Although hundreds
of thousands of people were killed, the government was to evacuate millions of other people and thus keep the death
toll (sự mất mát, thiệt hại) at a lower level.
Question 36. What prediction may be made by observing animal behavior?
A. An impending (đe doạ) earthquake.
B. the number of people who die.
C. The ten-kilometer radius of the epicenter
D. Environmental changes
Question 37. Why can animals perceive these changes when humans cannot?
A. Animals are smarter than humans
B. Animals have certain instincts ban nang that humans don’t possess.
C. By running around the house, they can feel the vibrations
D. Humans don’t know where to look
Question 38. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Some animals may be able to sense an approaching earthquake.
B. by observing animal behavior scientists perhaps can predict earthquakes
C. The Chinese have successfully predicted an earthquake and saved many lives
D. All birds and dogs in a ten-kilometer radius of the epicenter went wild before the earthquake.
Question 39. In this passage, the word “evacuate” most nearly means;
A. remove B. destroy
C. damage D. injure
Question 40. If scientists can accurately predict earthquakes, there will be ………
A. fewer animals going crazy B. a lower death rate
C. fewer people evacuated D. fewer environmental changes

XI. 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 11 - 15.
Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site (11) 2003, the remarkable Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
contains the (12) mountains in Asia, formed approximately 400 million years ago. Riddled with hundreds of
cave systems - many of extraordinary scale and length - and spectacular (13) rivers, Phong Nha is a
speleologists’ heaven on the Earth. The Phong Nha region is changing fast. Son Trach village (population 3000) is the
main centre, with an ATM, a growing range (14) accommodation and eating options, and improving transport
links with other parts of central Vietnam. The caves are the region’s absolute highlights, but the above-ground (15)
of forest trekking, the area’s war history, and rural mountain biking mean it deserves a stay of around three days.
Question 11: A. on B. by C. in D. from
Question 12: A. old B. oldest C. older D. elder
Question 13: A. under B. submarine C. underground D. underwater

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Question 14: A. on B. in C. under D. of
Question 15: A. seeing B. attractions C. seeings D. attract

XII. 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 16 - 20.
Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of a few speakers to become the dominant language
of international communication. English as we know it today emerged (nổi lên, hiện ra) around 1350, after having
incorporated (kết hợp) many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1066. Until
the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as Wales,
Scotland, or Ireland. However, during the course of the next two centuries, English began to spread around the globe
as a result of exploration (thám hiểm), trade (buôn bán/kinh doanh) (including slave trade), colonization (thuộc địa
hoá), and missionary (truyền giáo) work. Thus, small enclaves (đất nội phận) of English speakers became established
and grew in various parts of the world. As these communities proliferated (sinh sôi, nảy nở, tăng nhanh), English
gradually became the primary language of international business, banking and diplomacy (ngoại giao).
Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is English. Two- thirds of
the world’s science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media,
international airports, and air traffic controllers. Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and
over half of these are nonnative speakers, constituting (cấu thành) the largest number of nonnative users than any other
language in the world.
Question 36. What is the main topic of this passage?
A. The French influence on the English language.
B. The history of the English language.
C. The expansion of English as an international language.
D. The use of English for science and technology.
Question 37. Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England?
A. In 1066. B. Around 1350.
C. Before 1600. D. After 1600.
Question 38. According to the passage, all of the following contributes to spread of English around the world EXCEPT?
A. The slave trade. B. The Norman invasion.
C. Missionaries. D. Colonisation.
Question 39. The underlined word “proliferated” in the passage is closest in meaning to?
A. Prospered. B. Organized. C. Disbanded. D. Expanded.
Question 40. It can be inferred from the passage that?
A. English first appeared more than a thousand years ago.
B. England colonised different parts of the world in early 2nd millennium
C. English is taught in primary schools all over the world.
D. English is not the language with the largest native speakers in the world.

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XIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Singapore is an island city of about three million people. It’s a beautiful (31) with lots of
parks and open spaces. It’s also a very clean city.
Most of the people live in high-rise flats in different parts of the island. The business district is very modern
with (32) of high new office buildings. Singapore also has some nice older sections. In China
town, there are rows of old shop houses. The Government buildings in Singapore are very (33)
and date from the colonial days.
Singapore is famous (34) its shops and restaurants. There are many good shopping centers.
Most of the goods are duty free. Singapore’s restaurants (35) Chinese, Indian, Malay and
European food, and the price are quite reasonable.
Question 31. A. district B. city C. town D. province
Question 32. A. lot B. much C. many D. lots
Question 33. A. beauty B. beautifully C. beautiful D. terrible
Question 34. A. for B. on C. of D. in
Question 35. A. sells B. selling C. sell D. are selling

XIV. 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. (1.0 point)
The education system of the 21st century has changed radically with the integration of the technology in every
sector. At the same time, the students are more matured than the previous time. Now, in the twenty- first century
education depends on Thinking Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Information Media, Technological Skills as well as Life
Skills. Especially, the education of the present time emphasizes on life and career skills. Now there has no value for
rote learning. In general, it needs to meet the industry need. To clarify, the teaching will be effective when a student
can use the lesson outside of the classroom.
For changing the globalizing world, the role of the teachers is essential to improve the sustainable education. At
the same time, inspiring and guiding the students in increasing employability skills with the digital tools is the
prerequisite for a teacher. Thus a teacher in the twenty-first century will be a digital teacher. Teachers are not the
facilitator for learning of the students only, and now they are responsible for training the students for increasing
employability skills, expanding the mind, growing digital citizenship, critical thinking, and creativity as well as
sustainable learning. Thus, the winning of the students is the win of the teachers.
With the passage of time and integration of technology in every sector, the teacher’s role has changed a lot. They
need to enrich some skills to develop their students. Otherwise, the students will not get the lesson, and it will increase
the rate of educated unemployed in the digital era.
Question 36. What is the topic of the passage?
A. The decline of traditional educational system.
B. The role of education in the 21st century.
C. The impact of teachers on student achievement.
D. The changing role of teachers in 21st century schooling.

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Question 37. According to the first passage, technology in the 21st century .
A. is making students more matured B. has transformed education
C. enhances students’ performance D. has changed life and career skills
Question 38. According to the passage, the teachers of the 21st century .
A. should pay more attention to new digital tools
B. can take their lessons outside of the classroom
C. need to find ways to improve digital citizenship skills
D. must help their students develop employability skills
Question 39. The word “it” in the first paragraph refers to .
A. rote learning A. technology C. education D. teaching
Question 40. The phrase “critical thinking” in the second paragraph means .
A. a thought without actual study of the fact
B. a method of solving problems by using your imagination
C. the analysis and evaluation of an issue to form a judgment
D. the ability to think about things that are not actually present

XV.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. (1.0 point)
Homelessness is a problem in many big cities in the world. It occurs when a part of the population does not have any (31)
place to call home. Hundreds of millions of people in the world spend at least some time
of the year homeless. This is an issue that the authorities are trying to (32) . However, there
are (33) things that each person can do to help those people. One of the things that you can do to help the
homeless is to volunteer your time. If you have a lot of free time, you might go on an extended trip to help (34)
homes or improve an impoverished area. Even with just a few hours a week, it is possible
to make an impact in your own city. You can also sign up to help at a (35) soup kitchen:
most cities have a mission of some kind serving food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter
Question 31: A. common B. regular C. unusual D. regularly
Question 32: A. deal with B. get over C. look through D. turn on
Question 33: A. little B. less C. few D. more
Question 34: A. care for B. show around C. set up D. turn up
Question 35: A. urban B. central C.sprawl D. local

XVI. 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. (1.0 point)
Saving the Environment: One Home at a Time
Pollution can be seen not only throughout the world, but also in our own homes. It comes from household chemical, the
amount of water people use and the waste people produce and throw away. What can be done to stop this pollution?
Surprisingly, a person can help save the environment by doing simple things. First, we need to recycle, which allows
products to be used over and over again. Recycling can also reduce the number of trees cut down to produce paper
products. “It” takes very little effort. It is not hard to place plastic and

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glass bottles, aluminum cans and paper in a bin. Anyone can do it. Second, we need to watch the amount of water used
in the home. It can be conserved by taking short showers instead of baths, repairing leaky faucets, using the
dishwasher or washing machine only when fully loaded, or simply turning the faucet off while brushing your teeth.
Third, we need to reduce waste. We need to recycle whenever possible, but should also try to use this waste
effectively. For example, grass clippings and food scraps can be made into compost for plants. The average person
produces 4.3 pounds of waste every day, but we can reduce that amount by recycling and reusing. If we do our part in
our own homes, we can help keep the planet from becoming more polluted.
Question 36: Pollution can be caused from the following sources EXCEPT .
A. house chemicals B. wastes & water from households
C. wastes D. water in rivers
Question 37: Recycling can help us .
A. use products again and again B. place garbage bins easily
C. never cut down trees D. produce more paper products
Question 38: In order to save water, we can do the following things EXCEPT .
A. take short showers instead of baths B. repair leaky faucets
C. fully use the washing machine D. turn the faucet off while brushing your teeth
Question 39: What is the best title for the passage?
A. Simple things can help to protect the environment
B. Pollution and and its effects on our life
C. Three causes of pollution that we should take into consideration
D. Environmental pollution and its causes
Question 40: The word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. the number B. cutting down C. effort D. recycling

XVII. 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. ( 1.0 point )
It is a custom in Britain and in most European countries (31) a person’s day. Members of
the family and close friends are supposed to be present at the party. If they can’t come, they may send a gift by post.
(32) the birthday party, the person who gives the birthday party opens all the gifts in front
of all the people and thanks them for the gifts. The mother usually (33) a birthday cake, or if
she can’t, she may order one from a cake - shop. A number of candles are placed on the top of the (34)
and will be lighted when the party starts. The number of candles is the same (35)
the age of that person. After the light is out, they all sing the song “Happy birthday to you.” Then they play some
games, sing or dance together.
Question 31: A. celebrate B. to celebrate C. to celebrating D. Celebrated
Question 32: A. In B. On C. Under D. At
Question 33: A. does B. invents C. makes D. Cause
Question 34: A. cake B. microwave oven C. TV set D. Table
Question 35: A. like B. than C. as D. To

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XIX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1.0 point)
Today, supermarkets are found in almost every large city in the world. But the first supermarket (31)
…………. opened only fifty years ago. It was opened in New York by a man named Michael Cullen. A supermarket is
different (32) other types of stores in several ways. In supermarkets, goods are placed
on open shelves. The (33) ……. choose what they want and take them to the checkout counter. This means that fewer
shop assistants are needed than in other stores. The way products are displayed is another difference between
supermarkets and many other types of stores; (34)................................................................example, in supermarkets,
there is usually a display of small inexpensive items just in front of the checkout counter: candies, chocolates,
magazines, cheap foods and so on. Most customers (35) ……….. go to a supermarket buy goods from a shopping list.
They know exactly what they need to buy. They do the shopping according to a plan.
31. A. is B. has been C. was D. were
32. A. in B. from C. of D. with
33. A. customers B. managers C. assistants D. sellers
34. A. in B. for C. of D. by
35. A. who B. what C. which D.whom

XX. 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 questions. (1.0 point)
Located in the northwest region of Viet Nam on the spectacular Hoang Lien Son mountain range, Sa Pa is
considered a mecca thánh địa for hikers due to its excellent trekking terrain. It is also home to many different ethnic
minority groups, including the H’mong, Dao, Giay and Phu La. The easiest way to get to Sa Pa is to take an overnight
train from Hanoi to Lao Cai then another short ride by car. You can trek through the Black H’mong villages such as
Cat Cat, Sin Chai or Ta Giang Phin, where you can visit their houses, interact with the children and learn how
they earn a living as well as how they live. These ethnic people are very proud of their culture and still keep their
traditions and way of life alive. They also have their own language and wear traditional indigo blue clothing.
In addition, visitors have the opportunity to admire some breathtaking views of the rice terraces during their
treks hành trình through the villages. Don’t miss out on Ta Phin Village, home to the Red Dao ethnic people, during
your Sa Pa trip. Red Dao women wear very colourful red embroidered clothes decorated with coins. They also wear
red scarves on their heads. Many of them shave off their eyebrows for beauty. What’s more, tourists can take the
chance to experience a herbal bath using a unique recipe prepared by the Red Dao there.
New words: (a) mecca= thánh địa; (a) trekking terrain: địa hình cho những chuyến đi bộ dài ngày; indigo
(n) = cây chàm
36.Where is Sa Pa situated?
A. In the northeast region of Viet Nam
B. In the western mountains of Viet Nam
C. In the northwest mountains of Viet Nam

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D. In the southeast region of Viet Nam
37.How can visitors get to Sa Pa?
A. by train and by car B. only by air
C. by boat D. by motorbike
38.The word “interact” in line 6 could be replaced by .
A. talk B. listen C. speak D. communicate
39.Which are the typical features of Red Dao people?
A. They wear “Ao dai” in for special occasions.
B. They haven’t their own language.
C. They often wear red scarves on their heads and shave off their eyebrows.
D. They don’t have traditional clothing.
40.Which of following is NOT true about Black H’mong people in Sa Pa?
A. They also have their own language and wear traditional indigo blue clothing.
B. Black H’mong people mainly settle down in Cat Cat, Sin Chai and Ta Giang Phin village.
C. These ethnic people still maintain their unique traditions and customs.
D. They often wear red embroidered costumes decorated with coins.

XXI. Choose the correct answers A, B, C, or D to complete the letter. (1.0 point)
Jane Goodall was born in London, England, on April 3, 1934. On her second birthday, her father gave her a toy
chimpanzee named Jubilee. Jubilee was (31)......................................a baby chimp in the London Zoo, and seemed
to foretell the course Jane’s life would take. To this day, Jubilee sits in a chair in Janes’ s London home. From an (32)
……….. age, Jane was fascinated by animals and animal stories. By the age of 10, she was talking about going to
Africa to live among the animals there. At the time, in the early 1940s, this was a radical idea
(33).................women did not go to Africa by themselves.
As a young woman, Jane finished school in London, (34)...........................secretarial school, and then worked for
a documentary film maker for a while. When a school friend invited her to visit Kenya, she worked as a waitress (35)
......................................she had earned the fare to travel there by boat. She was 23 years old.
31: A. named after B. named with C. named up D. named by
32: A. early B. beginning C. starting D. late
33: A. and B. because of C. because D. as though
34: A. attend B. attended C. to attend D. attending
35: A. until B. so C. however D. since

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XXII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions. (1.0 point)
Modern life is impossible without travelling. The fastest way of travelling is by air. With a modern airliner
you can travel in one day to places which it took a month or more to get to a hundred years ago.
Travelling by train is slower than by air, but it has its advantages. You can see the country you are travelling
through. Modern trains have comfortable seats and dining cars. They make even the longest journey enjoyable.
Some people prefer to travel by sea when it is possible. There are large liners and river boats. You can visit many other
countries and different places. Travelling by sea is a very pleasant way to spend a holiday.
Many people like to travel by car. You can make your own timetable. You can travel three or four hundred
miles or only fifty or one hundred miles a day, just as you like. You can stop wherever you wish - where there is
something interesting to see, at a good restaurant where you can enjoy a good meal, or at a hotel to spend the night.
That is why travelling by car is popular for pleasure trips, while people usually take a train or a plane when they are
travelling on business.
36. From the passage we know the fastest way of travelling is .
A. by car B. by train C. by air D. by sea
37. If we travel by car, we can .
A. make the longest journey enjoyable
B. make our own timetable
C. travel to a very far place in several minutes
D. travel only fifty or one hundred miles a day
38. The underlined word "They" in the passage refers to .
A. modern trains in the country B. the travellers on the modern trains
C. the slower ways of travelling D. comfortable seats and dining cars
39. When people travel on business, they usually take .
A. a train or a plane B. a boat or a train
C. a plane or a car D. a car or a boat
40. How many ways of travelling are mentioned in the passage?
A. three B. four C. five D. six

XXIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that
best fits each of the numbered blanks.
When you think of a language, you probably think of speaking and writing. There is, (31) , another kind of
language - a sign one. It is called body language. People speak body language by the (32) they sit, stand, look
and walk, without saying a word.
Some body language is the (33) all over the world. All people smile when they're happy and open their eyes
wide when they are surprised. (34) body language is different in different countries.
For example, when native English speakers talk, they stand quite close. All a friend to stand near you, hold out your
arms. If your fingers just touch the person's shoulder, you're at the (35) that English speakers find comfortable.

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31. A. indeed B. though C. however D. therefore
32. A. way B. action C. mode D. style
33. A. similar B. familiar C. equal D. same
34. A. Others B. Other C. The other D. The others
35. A. distance B. line C. length D. path

XXIV. 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.
One of the most important discoveries of the nineteenth century was a method of using natural gas for cooking and
heating. Large amounts of natural gas are found in the United States, usually several feet below the surface of the
Earth. Natural gas is most often found in places where petroleum, the oil from which gasoline is made, is found. Often
the natural gas must be removed before the oil itself can be reached.
For many years after natural gas was first discovered, it was thought to have no value. Finally, however, people began
to understand its use and to find ways of storing it and moving it from place to place. Today natural gas is stored in
large tanks and used for lighting, cooking and heating. It has also been used for electric generators and hybrid cars (xe
lai, 1 dong co chay bang xăng, 1 dong co chay bang mô tơ) recently. In many ways natural gas is one of our finest
fuels. It can be used for cooking without making the room hot. It is cheap and can be moved easily from one place to
another through long pipelines, some of which are hundreds of miles in length.
36. This passage as a whole is about .
A. discovering natural gas B. finding petroleum
C. using natural gas and petroleum D. natural gas and its use
37. Which of the following is NOT true about natural gas?
A. It is not used for heating. B. It moves through pipes.
C. It is cheap. D. It can be stored.
38. How many uses of natural gas are mentioned?
A. two B. three C. four D. five
39. What does the word “it” in the passage refer to?
A. natural gas B. electric generator C. pipeline D. tank
40. Which of the following is closest meaning to “discovered”?
A. invented B. found C. used D. stored

XXV. 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. ( 1.0 point )
More than 80% of American high school students work at part-time jobs in the evenings, on weekends or in
summer. These part-time jobs bring teenagers great advantages.
One of the benefits of the work is the students can learn the skills that will be useful for the rest of their lives.
When they work, they have to manage both the job and schoolwork. To be able to do so, they must be very organized
and able to keep a sensible schedule. They also learn to cope with the job stress apart from the stress of the
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These skills help prepare teenagers for their later careers. High school students who work are more likely to succeed as
adults than people who enter the job market at a later age with no work experience.
Teenagers want a lot of expensive things: clothes, mp3 players, trips with their friends, etc. Not all parents can
afford them. And even if they can, the teens might not really appreciate that money because they did not earn it.
When teenagers make money for themselves, they know its true and are less likely to spend it foolishly.
Question 36. Which of the following is a good title for the passage?
A. Why teenagers should work
B. Advantages and disadvantages of part-time jobs
C. Part-time jobs cause stress
D. Disadvantages of part-time jobs.
Question 37. According to the passage, what is NOT an effect of part-time jobs? SAI ĐỀ
A. Teenagers become organized.
B. Teenagers become stressed.
C. Teenagers are more likely to have successful careers.
D. Teenagers want a lot of expensive things.
Question 38. The word “cope with” in the passage is closest in meaning to .
A. fight against B. deal with C. suffer from D. concern
Question 39. According to the passage, when teenagers have jobs, they are more likely to
.
A. spend foolishly B. want expensive things C. appreciate money D. spend less
Question 40. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. Only some US students do part-time jobs.
B. US students suffer part-time job stress
C. Part-time jobs are somehow good for teenagers
D. The part-time jobs don’t bring teenagers great advantages.

XXVI. Read the passage. Choose the option A, B, C or D that best fits each gap. (1,0 pt)
I started (31) English when I was 14 years old after five years of studying Russian. In the beginning I
encountered some difficulties learning the language, but I tried my (32) to overcome
them. Firstly, my English pronunciation was affected by the way I spoke Russian. To solve this problem, I practised
by listening to tapes in English every day. I played the tape, stopped after each sentence, and
(33) the sentence several times. At school, I joined an English speaking club (34) was
organised by a teacher from Britain. She understood my difficulty and helped me very much in improving my
pronunciation. Secondly, I found it really hard to learn English vocabulary. In Russian, the way you write the word
is the way you pronounce it. However, English spelling is often different from its pronunciation. To get over this
difficulty I started using the dictionary. Whenever I learnt a new word, I looked it (35)
carefully in the dictionary. Then I tried to remember the way to read and write the word.
31. A. getting B. learning C. writing D. reading

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32. A. most B. self C. best D. hard
33. A. said B. told C. spoke D. repeated
34. A. which B. it C. where D. why
35. A. down B. on C. out D. up

XXVII. Read the passage carefully then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question
below. (1,0 pt)
The changing roles of the modern father

Fathers used to act as the ‘breadwinner' of their family, and as the teacher of moral and religious values. Today,
however, those roles are gradually changing.
Changes in economic roles
More and more women are going out to work and earn money. This increases the budget of the family. Apart from
that, there are various social welfare programmes which financially assist mothers in supporting their children. Both
these changes have greatly impacted the role of fathers because they make paternal financial support less essential for
many families.
Changes in caregiving roles
With the burden of financial support reduced, and with a changing concept of a father's role, modern day fathers tend
to be more involved in children's caregiving. They are now spending more time and energy on their children.
Psychological research across families from all ethnic backgrounds suggests that the influence of a father's love and
attention is as great as that of a mother's. Fatherly love helps children develop a sense of their place in the world,
which helps their social and emotional development. Moreover, children who receive more love from their fathers are
less likely to have behavioural problems.
This trend is still increasing and its effects will become clearer and clearer in the future, especially in traditionally
male-dominated societies.
36. Which of these is NOT the traditional role of a father?
A. financial supporter B. teacher of moral values
C. religious educator D. caregiver
37. Social welfare programmes .
A. support families financially B. help mothers with domestic abuse
C. educate fathers about their responsibilities
D. train caregivers
38. Children who get more fatherly love will behavioural problems.
A. never have any B. have more
C. have fewer D. have a lot of
39. The changing roles of the father will be seen more clearly in .
A. ethnic groups
B. developed countries
C. economically independent societies

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D. traditionally male-dominated societies
40. The word ‘paternal' in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. fatherly (như cha, nhân từ, hiền hậu như cha) B. motherly C. social
D. private

XXVIII. 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. ( 1.0 point )
Television is (31) form of entertainment in the American household. People of (32)
ages use this medium to entertain themselves for an average of four hours a day. Thus, television has had a
tremendous influence (33) its viewers, especially children. Scientists now say that children can be
negatively affected by constantly (34) television. This is due to the fact that they participate less in physical
activities, spend (35) time reading and studying, and see a world of violence that can affect their
own feelings of security.
Question 31. A. the more popular B. most popular C. more popular D. the most popular
Question 32. A. all B. no C. every D. each
Question 33. A. in B. of C. from D. on
Question 34. A. being watched B. to watch C. watching D. watch
Question 35. A. less B. few C. more D. much

XXIX. 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. ( 1.0 point )
In some places, people celebrate New Year’s Day on January first. In other places, they celebrate the Lunar New Year.
But in every place, people like to welcome the New Year in special ways.
In many Asian countries, children get gifts of money on New Year’s Day. The money is inside special red envelopes.
These gifts bring the children good fortune and happiness. People also like to decorate their houses for the New Year. In
China, red is the color of good luck, so many of the decorations are red. In Japan, people decorate their houses with
pine branches, rope, and bamboo. These things are symbols of good health and long life.
Clothes are part of many New Year’s celebrations. In China, children wear new outfits on New Year’s Day. In Korea and
Japan, many people put on traditional clothes for the holiday. In South America, people wear yellow underwear for
good luck. In Mexico, some people wear red underwear to bring romance in the New Year.
People everywhere enjoy celebrating the New Year. It’s time to make a fresh start, change bad habits, and look forward
to a future of happiness and good luck.
36.D 37.A 38.D 39.A 40.B

Question 36. What is the passage mainly about?

A. New Year’s gift. B. The Lunar New Year.
C. Clothes for the New Year. D. New Year’s traditions.
Question 37. Why do people give children money in red envelopes?
A. For good luck. B. For heath and long life.

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C. For happiness. D. For learning better.
Question 38. How do people in Japan celebrate the New Year?
A. They eat special food. B. They make a lot of noise.
C. They wear special clothes. D. They decorate their houses.
Question 39. People everywhere .
A. want good fortune in the New Year B. believe that red means good luck
C. stay home on New Year D. eat grapes at midnight
Question 40. What does ‘outfits’ mean?
A. Underwear. B. Set of clothes. C. Dresses. D. Hats.

XXX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1.0 point)
Television is an important invention of the 20th century. It has been (31) popular that now
we can't imagine what life would be like if (32) were no television. Television is a major means of
communication, It gives pictures and sounds from around the world into millions of home. Though television
(33) can see and learn about people, places and things in faraway lands, television widens our knowledge by
introducing us to new ideas which may lead us to new hobbies and recreations. In addition, for the news, television
provides us with a variety of program that can satisfy spectators taste. Most people now seem to like spending their
evenings (34) television. It is more convenient for them to sit at
(35) watching television than to go out for amusements elsewhere.
Question 31: A. very B.so C. enough D. too
Question 32: A. these B. those C. there D. they
Question 33: A. audience B. viewers C. spectators D. people
Question 34: A. cleaning B. looking C. seeing D. watching
Question 35: A. home B. house C. building D. office

XXXI. 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 questions. (1.0 point)
Have you ever noticed advertisements which says “Learn a foreign language in 6 weeks, or your money back.
From the first day your pronunciation will be excellent. Just send…” and so on? Of course, it never happens quite
like that. One’s mother language is easier to learn, but it also requires a lot of practice to be fluent. And think how
much practice that gets! Before the Second World War, people usually learned a foreign language in order to read
the literature of the country.
Now speaking a foreign language is what most people want. Every year millions of people start learning one.
How they do it? Some people try it at home, with books and records of tapes; some use radio or television programs;
some use computers and network; others go to evening classes. If they use the language only 2 or 3 times a week, it
will take a long time, like learning a foreign language at school. A few people try to learn a language fast by studying
for 6 or more hours a day. It is clearly easier to learn the language in the country where it is spoken. However, most
people cannot afford this, and for many it is not necessary. They need the language in order to do their work better.
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chiefly need to be able to read books and reports in the foreign language. Whether the language is learned quickly or
slowly, it is hard work. Machines and good books will help, but they cannot do the students’ work for him.
Question 36: According to some advertisements, you .
A. have to pay your money if you cannot master a foreign language in 6 weeks.
B. needn’t pay your money if you cannot master a foreign language in 6 weeks.
C. must pay your money if you cannot master a foreign language in 6 weeks.
D. will be paid much money if you cannot master a foreign language in 6 weeks.
Question 37: Now most people try to learn a foreign language in order to .
A. read the literature of the country B. read books and reports
C. do their work better D. go to foreign countries
Question 38: The best way to learn a foreign language is .
A. to go to the country where the language is spoken
B. to use machines and good books
C. to go to evening classes
D. to do as the advertisements tell you to
Question 39: Learning a foreign language is a hard job .
A. only for scientists and doctors B. only for the students at schools
C. for those people at home D. for most people
Question 40: Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. it is very difficult to learn a foreign language, including the native language.
B. few people can afford to learn a foreign language in the country where it is spoken.
C. to learn one’s mother tongue also need a lot of practice.
D. machines and good books are useless for us to learn a foreign language.

XXXIII. 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 questions. (1.0 point)
People invent things to enhance their lives. Today, inventions are mostly improvements of previous
inventions. With technology, inventions are taking a shorter and shorter time to complete.
One such invention is the camera. The time taken to invent the camera in the sixteenth century was prolonged
due to the lack of technology and scientific knowledge. When inventors first tried to take a photograph in 1558, the
image could not stay on the paper permanently. It was only in 1837 that inventors managed to produce pictures that
did not fade away.
With the invention of the camera, further improvements were made and the first underwater camera was
invented in 1856. It was placed in a tightly sealed container. However, when the contraption was underwater, the
container broke before many pictures were taken. It was only in the 1980s that a camera was made to be able to go
deep underwater without being damaged. Less than twenty years later, technology allowed underwater cameras to take
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With better technology, an invention will never stay stagnant. People will be relentless in their efforts at
making improvements to an invention.
Question 31: How are inventions of today different from those in the past?
A. They gradually enrich people's lives.
B. They need less time to complete.
C. They have intention of being larger.
D. They are effectively used.
Question 32: What happened to the image on the photograph of the first camera?
A. The image disappeared.
B. The image was different after a time period.
C. The color of image did not stay a long time.
D. The image could not remain on the paper for long.
Question 33: How many years later did it take the inventors to produce the first underwater camera after the first
camera?
A. 321 years. B. 279 years C. 298 years D. 389 years
Question 34: The first underwater camera was .
A. made after one improvement B. put in a container
C. stuck to a box D. covered with a seal
Question 35: How was the underwater camera in the 1980s different from the previous?
A. It had the shape of fish. B. It could take color photos and go deeper.
C. It could swim like a fish. D. It took color pictures without going into water.

XXXIV.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 .
Over the last five years, more and more students from the school have taken part environmental projects such as tree
planting and improving the school the school grounds. But, no matter how much you do, there’s always more that can
be (31) to improve the place where we live.
This year students from the Conversation Club plan to work with local people to make a community garden
near the school. As Tim, a student. Says: “No one (32) to live in an unattractive area. If we work together, we
can turn these areas into spaces that we can enjoy (33) time in.” This kind of local action is not just about (34)
environment. It also helps people get to know (35)
neighbors and it can help build stronger communities.
If you care about the state of your town, and you are interested in talking part in the project, please contact the
school for further information.
Question 31. A. done B. does C. do D. did
Question 32. A. stay B. stays C. wants D. want
Question 33. A. doing B. paying C. spending D. giving
Question 34. A. ɸ B. a C. the D. an
Question 35. A. their B. his C. its D. her

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XXXV. Read the passage below and choose the best option A, B, C or D that best fits each space. (1.0 pt)
Many people continue to skip breakfast despite its being the most important meal of the day.
Busy people often rush out the door in the mornings without giving their bodies the fuel they need to handle a long
day at work. They end up feeling tired by the afternoon and resort to the office snack machine or biscuit tin.
Loysa Hourigan, from Nutrition Australia, said that catching up on food at lunchtime did not provide the body with
enough sustenance to keep it going for the rest of the day. ‘Even if you have had lunch, you won’t have as much food
as you need. Your brain gets, depleted of glucose and you feel tired,’ Ms Hourigan said.
According to Ms Hourigan, wholegrain bread and cereals provide endurance. Milk, eggs, and baked beans provide
protein, which helps people to be alert. Rolled oats are also an excellent endurance food.
Question 36. According to the passage, people should .
A. not have breakfast B. skip lunch C. not eat snacks D. have breakfast
Question 37. The word ‘fuel’ in paragraph 2 means .
A. food B. energy C. nutrition I D. tired
Question 38. Ms Hourigan said that if we did not have breakfast, we would feel tired because .
A. we ate snacks and biscuits instead B. there was no oxygen in our brain
C. our brain was full of glucose D. our brain ran out of glucose
Question 39. According to Ms Hourigan, which of the following is NOT mentioned as endurance foods?
A. Rolled oats B. cereals C. wholegrain bread D. bananas
Question 40. Loysa Hourigan might work as a .
A. teacher B. nutritionist C. business woman D.writer

XXXVI.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 .
The earth is part of a system of planets and their moons, as well as numerous asteroids and comets which (31)
around a huge star we call the sun. The sun itself consists (32) gas. Nuclear reactions inside its core produce
the heat and the light that make life on the Earth possible. The earth is
(33) third of four small terrestrial (Earth-like) planets that orbit close to the sun. Further out in our Solar System
are four huge gas planets, while distant Pluto, the smallest planet, (34) of rock and ice. Our Earth is one the ten
planets that orbit the sun-a huge, burning-hot star in the centre of our Solar System. The Solar System and all the stars
in the sky are part of our galaxy, the Milky Way, (35) contains as many as 200 billion stars. Beyond our galaxy
are millions more galaxies. They all add together to make up the Universe.
Question 31: A. walk B. turn C. run D. orbit
Question 32: A. at B. of C. in D. on
Question 33: A. a B. Ø C. the D. an
Question 34: A. making B. make C. made D. is made
Question 35: A. who B. which C. whom D. that

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XXXVII. 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 26 - 30.
Abroad. First, a student may feel lonely by being far home and friends. Also, difficulty in understanding a
foreign language can be very disappointing and can affect the student's grades. It can be very expensive to pay the
costs of travel and housing in a different country. Finally, if there is an emergency at home, it will be hard to get home
in a hurry.
However, studying in another country is advantageous in many ways. A student is exposed to a new culture.
This culture teaches him or her about other people and other way of thinking, which can be promote friendships
among countries. He can learn an new language which may be beneficial for keeping up with research after student
has finished studying. He can learn experience not available in his country. The student may also get the opportunity to
study at a university where leading expert in his field may be teaching. The leading expert can introduce the student to
the most up-to-date finding of the tops researches in the field. Exposure to such available knowledge and insights into
the field can aid the student in becoming an expert as well.
Question 36: When studying abroad, a student is exposed to a new culture that
A. causes some troubles B. has no effects
C. enriches his knowledge about people and other ways of thinking D. has no advantage.
Question 37: At a foreign university, a student .
A. has to learn his mother tongue
B. doesn't have to learn a language
C. can learn a foreign language
D. cannot learn a foreign language
Question 38: At a foreign university, a student may .
A. become an expert.
B. All are correct
C. be introduced to the most up-to-date researches
D. meet a leading expert in his field
Question 39: According to the passage, to study abroad.
A. There are neither advantages nor advantages.
B. There are only negative effects.
C. There are both benefits and drawbacks
D. There are only disadvantages.
Question 40: Which is NOT TRUE about a student when studying abroad?
A. experience a lot of new things.
B. is homesick and feels lonely
C. spends a lot of money for accommodation and transportation
D. can go home immediately in emergency

XXXVIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1.0 point)

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University of Oxford, informally called "Oxford University", or simply "Oxford", (31) in the city of
Oxford, in England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. It is also considered as one of the world's
leading (32) institutions. The University is also open to overseas students, primarily from American universities,
who may enroll in study abroad programs during the summer months for more than a century, it has served as the
home of the Rhodes Scholarship, (33) brings highly accomplished students from a number of countries to study at
Oxford as postgraduates. The University of Oxford is also a place where many talented (34) from all over the
world used to study. At (35) 25 other international leaders have been educated at Oxford. Forty-seven Nobel
prize winners have studied or taught at Oxford.

Question 31: A. put B. placed C. located D. stood

Question 32: A. learning B. academic C. graduating D. scholar
Question 33: A. that B. where C. whose D. which
Question 34: A. leaders B. leading C. to lead D. leader
Question 35: A. last B. least C. late D. lately

XXXIX. 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 questions. (1.0 point)
Smog is a combination of smoke and fog It occurs when gases from burnt fuel mix with fog on the ground.
When heat and sunlight get together with these gases, they form fine, dangerous particles in the air.
Smog occurs in big cities with a lot of traffic. Particularly, in the summertime, when it is very hot, smog stays
near the ground. It is dangerous to our breathing, and in smoggy areas, we cannot see very well. Smog was first
discovered in Great Britain in the 19th century, during the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. At that time, people
used coal for heating and cooking. Factories also used coal to produce iron and steel. Smoke mixed with wet, foggy
air and turned yellow. The smog often hung over cities for many
days. It caused lung diseases and breathing problem. Thousands of people died in London every year. Today, cities
that have a large population and are located in hot, subtropical areas have the biggest smog problems - for example,
Los Angeles, Mexico City and Cairo.
Question 36: Where can smog possibly be found?
A. At a place where it is rainy
B. At a place where the traffic is heavy and the weather is foggy
C. In a city where many people smoke
D. Underground
Question 37: In the first paragraph, the word fine is closest in meaning to
A. tiny B. good C. harmful D. shiny
Question 38: What will happen if smog stays close to the ground ?
A. It will disappear in a short time B. It will make the sky cleaner.
C. It will harm our health and block our sight. D. It will cause many storms.
Question 39: What probably caused the smog in Britain at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution?

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A. There were too many cars in the country.
B. The weather there was too foggy.
C. People smoke a lot at that time.
D. Factories and people used coal as energy.
Question 40: In the third paragraph, the word it refers to .
A. iron B. smog C. steel D. smoke

Bài 40. Read the passage and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (1pt)
What Is It Like Being a Teenager in Britain?
School
British teenagers spend most of their time at school. Students in Britain can leave school at sixteen (grade 11). This
is also the age when most students take their first important exams, the GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary
Education). Most teens take between 5-10 subjects, which means a lot of studying. They are spending more time on
homework than teenagers ever before. Forget watching TV, teenagers in Britain now spend 2-3 hours on homework after
school.
School uniform
Visit almost any school in Britain and the first thing you’ll notice is the school uniform. Although school
uniform has its advantages, when they are 15 or 16, most teenagers are tired of wearing it. When there is more than
one school in a town, school uniforms can highlight differences between schools. In London there are many cases of
bullying and fighting between pupils from different schools.
Clothes and looks
In Britain, some teens judge you by the shirt or trainers you are wearing. 40% of British teenagers believe it’s
important to wear designer labels. If you want to follow the crowd, you need to wear trendy labels. Teenage feet in
Britain wear fashionable trainers and the more expensive, the better.
36. What do most teenagers in Britain prefer to wear?
A. expensive uniformsB. economical trainers
C. trendy labels D. fashionable hats
37. The word ‘highlight’ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. emphasize B. decrease C. confuse D. remark
38. Most students in Britain take the GCSE when .
A. they are 16 years old B. they begin grade 12
C. they are 11 years old D. they finish grade 10
39. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Most 16-year-old students in Britain don’t like school uniform.
B. Students in Britain can take 8 subjects at the GCSE.
C. Most British teenagers spend 2-3 hours watching TV after school.
D. Many British teenagers judge their friends by their shirts or trainers.
40. What is the first thing you’ll notice when you visit almost any school in Britain?
A. the school gate B. the school uniform
C. the school logo D. the school playground

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Bài 41. Reading 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 31 to 35.
Recently, a study in the USA showed that 75% of high school students (31) in tests and
exams. If we include copying homework, the number is 90 %. Many students don’t even realize that (32)
they’re doing is wrong. They think that cheating is OK now because it’s common .
In the past, weaker students cheated but now cheats are often clever kids who need higher grades. There is more
competition today.
One high school student says, “There’s big (33) to get into a good university. You have to get good
marks, and to get good marks some teens think they have to cheat.”
In the American study, 50% of teens agreed with the opinion “ People sometimes have to lie and cheat to be succeed.”
It seems that cheating has become normal for some people. There are a lot of cheats. We see more and more cheats in
sport and in business. Unfortunately, adults don’t always set a good example.
Cheating is easier with new technology. There are websites where you can download exams and essays. You can pay
people online to write an essay for you. Students are instant messaging homework answers and they can send text
messages to friends (34) exams or put answers into their MP3 players.
Teachers can (35) cell phones and camera and use special software to detect copying in homework.
School principles can suspend or expel students who cheat. But really it’s more important for people to know that they
don’t have to cheat to be successful – cheats never win and winner never cheat.
Question 31: A. has cheated B. have cheated C. are cheating D. cheat
Question 32: A. which B. why C. what D. where
Question 33: A. stress B. pressure C. nervous D. tense
Question 34: A. on B. at C. in D. of
Question 35: A. ban B. stop C. end D. delay

Bài 42. 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 40.
Education is another area of social life in which information technology is changing the way we communicate.
Today’s college students may not simply sit in a lecture or a library to learn about their field. Through their computers
and the wonders of virtual reality they can participate in lifelike simulated experiences and consider the following
scenario of the future of education made possible through developments in information technology.
For children over the age of 10, daily attendance at schools is not compulsory. Yet, some of the older children attend
school only once or twice weekly to get tutoriol support or instruction from a teacher. For the most part, pupils are
encouraged to work online from home. Students must complete a minimum number of study hours per years; however,
they may make up these hours by studying at home at times that suit their family schedule. They can log on early or
late in the day and even join live classes in other countries. In order to ensure that each student is learning adequately,
computer software will automatically monitor the number of hours a week each student studies online as well as that
students’ learning materials and assessment activities. Reports will be available for parents and teachers. The software
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activities and condition for each invidual student and generate similar activities. It can also identify areas of weak
achievement and produce special programs adjusted to the students’ needs.
Question 36: What is the topic of the passage?
A. Computer software will make sure students learn at home.
B. Students don’t have to go to school any more.
C. The effect of information technology on education.
D. Students can know about their weak aspects to focus.
Question 37: How many times are children who are older than 10 required to go to school weekly?
A. No time. B. Once or twice. C. Three. D. Four.
Question 38: Who/ What counts the number of hours per week that students spend learing?
A. Virtual reality. B. Teacher.
C. Computer software. D. Parents.
Question 39: What CAN’T the software do?
A. Design materials for the students.
B. Monitor the time the students learn.
C. Find out the best activities for the students.
D. Identify weaknesses of the students.
Question 40: What is NOT MENTIONED as a benefit of information technology to the students?
A. Students can stay at home to learn.
B. Students can learn at times that suit their schedule.
C. Students’ weak achievement can be identified.
D. Students’ learning time won’t be monitored.

Bài 43. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1.0 point)
Acid rain will not be an easy problem (31) .As more and more countries become (32) there
will be more and more competition for petroleum for cars, home heating and industry . While
(33) petroleum contribute greatly to acid rain, it is less polluted than coal.
Unfortunately, petroleum is more expensive than coal and no one knows exactly (34)
petroleum is left. Therefore, there will be a pressure to burn coal for energy. Coal is a lot dirtier energy
source than petroleum. Since we already know how destructive acid rain is, it is important that we increase our
efforts to find a (35) source of energy as quickly as possible, so that we can avoid further
environmental damage.
31. A. solve B. solved C. solving D. to solve
32. A. industry B. industrial C. industrialize D. industrialized
33. A. firing B. shooting C. burning D. cooking
34. A. how many B. how much C. how far D. how long
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Bài 44. 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 questions. (1.0 point)
At the top of the list of the costliest natural disasters in the history of the United States is Hurricane Katrina.
Hurricane Katrina was the third strongest hurricane ever to hit the U. S. It affected 90,000 square miles in Louisiana,
Mississippi, Florida, and Alabama.
The hurricane formed over the Bahamas and turned into a Category 1 hurricane by the time it hit the southeastern
tip of Florida. It got stronger as it traveled across the Gulf of Mexico. It made its second landfall off the coast of
southeast Louisiana on Monday, August 29, 2005. It had become a category 4 hurricane by then. The storm surge that
followed caused destruction from central Florida to Texas. New Orleans, Louisiana, experienced even more damage
because its levees were breeched, letting water flood a large portion of the city.
The National Weather Service warned people of the tropical monster that was heading towards the southern
coast. Residents were told to expect power outages. They were told they might lose their rooftops and to expect water
shortages. The National Hurricane Director was very concerned. He personally called the governors of Louisiana and
Mississippi. He even called President Bush at his ranch in Texas. He spoke directly with New Orleans mayor Ray
Nagin. Nagin issued an evacuation order for his city. Most people left. About eighty percent of the population
evacuated. The estimate was that around 100,000 people remained in
the metro area. Some were stranded tourists; others did not own a car and had no way out. Those who were not able to
leave were instructed to go to the New Orleans Convention Center and the Superdome.
36. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The history of the United States hurricanes.
B. A hurricane in the history of the United States.
C. Hurricanes in the world, especially in the United States.
D. What the United States does to prevent hurricanes.
37. According to the passage, what is NOT true about Hurricane Katrina?
A. It is the costliest natural disaster in the history of the United States.
B. It is the third strongest hurricane ever to hit the US.
C. It affected 90,000 square miles in Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, and Alabama.
D. It formed over the Bahamas.
38. What can be true from the passage about Hurricane Katrina when it hit the southeastern tip of Florida?
A.It was very weak.
B. It was very strong.
C. It was not as weak as it started.
D. It was not as strong as it started.
39. What is NOT true about the National Hurricane Director?
A.He called the governors of Mississippi.
B. He called President Bush at his ranch in Texas.
C. He spoke directly with the New Orleans mayor.
D. He was very unconcerned.
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A. About 80,000 people.
B. About 80% of the population.
C. Around 100,000 people.
D. Around 20% of the population.

Bài 45. 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.
Online shopping is one (31) the fastest growing areas of the Net, (32)
offers users many advantages over traditional shopping. Customers have access to a wider range of the best goods
than in any shopping centres; there are no queues or parking problems; “shops” are open 24 hours (33)
day and purchases are delivered to your door. What is more, prices and competitive, and
online price comparision services enable you to find the most suitable items. (34)
sites search the net for a product and then show you how much different online stores are charging. Once you have
decided what you are going to buy, and who you are going to buy it from, simply click on the “add to shopping
basket” (35) on your smart phone.
31. A. of B. by C. for D. with
32. A. who B. which C. whose D. whom
33. A. the B. a C. an D. x
34. A. Every B. Each C. Much D. Many
35. A. icon B. slogan C. symbol D. logo

Bài 46. 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 the UK we each use about two hundred metal food and drink cans every year. Metal cans are popular because
they are convenient, easy to store and unbreakable. But when you have finished with a can what do you do with it?
Do you throw it away and forget all about it?
Probably! But behind the scenes there are people whose job it is to make sure that the metal is never wasted. In
fact, recycling or reusing metal cans is so successful that every day of the year more than five million cans start new
lives in new metal products.
After you have thrown away your can, what happens? Well, first of all it is collected by the men who empty your
dustbin each week and taken to a landfill, together with all the other household rubbish. Then the rubbish is stored,
and the metal cans are taken separately to a special factory where they find their way back into your home in the form
of knives and forks, garden equipment and, of course, food and drink cans. So the next time you open your soft drink
just remember where your can may have been.

36. What is the passage mainly about?

A. How the soft drink industry works. B. What happens to old cans.
C. How rubbish is collected. D. How metal is made.
37. How do we know that reusing metal cans is very successful?
A. Every person uses 5000 cans a year. B. All cans and tins are now made from metal.

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C. Over 5,000,000 cans are recycled daily. D. It reduces the amount of waste to collect.
38. Which is closet in meaning to “rubbish” in the last paragraph?
A. food B. equipment
C. water D. garbage
39. After being taken to the landfill, empty metal cans
A. are separated from rubbish and sent to a special factory to be recycled.
B. are washed and sent back to our homes.
C. are turned into high quality metal.
D. are made into knives, forks, and garden equipment.
40. According to the passage, what is our attitude (thái độ) to old cans?
A. We are making things difficult for the dustbin men.
B. We are not interested in what happens to them.
C. We could help by sending them to the factory.
D. We should be more careful where we thrown them.

Bài 47. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word that best
fits each of the numbered blanks. (1.0 point)
Today our (31) of food and what it does for our bodies is far more advanced than that of the ancient.
Now we know (32) vitamins and how each kind of vitamins helps in the growth of a particular part of our
bodies. There are on the market all kinds of vitamin pills one can take to make up for one's lack of certain important
things (33) are needed for normal health. Of course, if we eat well and properly, the food that we eat will take
care of our bodies without these pills. Just take vitamin pills if our doctor tells us that our bodies are short of
something that (34) by them.
Generally speaking, everything that we eat does some good to our bodies, but if we eat too much of one kind
of food and pay no (35) to others, we may have too much of one kind of chemical substance and not enough of
others. Then, we may be in trouble. Therefore the best advice about what to eat is that we should eat all kinds of food
but never too much of any
Question 31. A. know B. knowledgeably C. knowledgeable D. knowledge
Question 32. A. in B. for C. on D. about
Question 33. A. whose B. which C. who D. whom
Question 34. A. can be supplied B. will supply C. supplied D. can supply
Question 35. A. attraction B. attention C. vision D. action

Bài 48. 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 questions. (1.0 point)
The railway system in Viet Nam was first built in 1899, when Viet Nam was still a French colony. The total length of
the railroad is over 3,000 km, with the main route being the North-South railway, which is 1,726 km long. This track
was considered the backbone of Indochina at the time. Now, the rail system covers 35 out of the 63 cities and
provinces of Viet Nam. However, the system was seriously damaged by bombings during the war. In 1975, after the
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decided to restore the system. In the space of a year, hundreds of bridges, tunnels, and stations were restored, along
with 660 km of tracks. The new and improved system was renamed the Thong Nhat Express. Thanks to it, travelling
from north to south has become much more convenient for tens of thousands of people. In the past, in order to be able
to buy train tickets, people had to wait in long lines. Now, passengers can buy tickets online, or at the central station,
without having to wait that long.
Question 36. When did Vietnamese government decide to restore the rail system?
A. when Viet Nam was still a French colony
B. After the war
C. After the reunification of the north and the south
D. In 1977
Question 37. What does it refer to?
A. Thong Nhat Express B. tunnels
C. system D. tracks
Question 38. The word tunnel means .
A. a railroad track that runs overhead
B. a way under the ground and through a hill.
C. a big way over the ground
D. a bridge that carries one road over another one
Question 39. Which information is TRUE?
A. The system wasn’t damaged by bombings during the war.
B. In the past, people had to wait in long lines to buy train tickets.
C. The rail system covers 50 out of the 63 cities and provinces of Viet Nam.
D. The total length of the railroad is less than 3,000 km.
Question 40. What is the text about?
A. The railway system in Viet Nam B. the Vietnamese government
C. Travelling in Viet Nam D. The backbone of Indochina

Bài 49. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1.0 point)
Television is an invention of the 20th century. It has been so popular that now we can’t imagine what life (31)
like if there were no television. Television is a major (32) of communication and
entertainment. It brings pictures and sounds from around the world into millions of homes. Television viewers can see
and learn about people, places and things in far away lands. Television widens our knowledge by introducing us to
new ideas (33) may lead us to new hobbies and recreations. In addition to the news, television provides us with a
variety of programs that can satisfy every taste. Most people now seem to like (34) their evenings
watching television. It is more convenient for them to stay at home watching television (35) to go out for amusement
elsewhere.
Question 31: A. is B. was C. would be D. will be
Question 32: A. sort B. kind C. means D. way
Question 33: A. which B. who C. whom D. what

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Question 34: A. to spend B. spent C. spend D. spending
Question 35: A. than B. to C. as D. and

Bài 50. Read the following passage and mark A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
for each of the question. (1.0 point)
Saving energy means decreasing the amount of energy used while achieving a similar outcome of end use.
Using less energy has lots of benefits - you can save money and help the environment. Generating energy requires
precious natural resources, for instance coal, oil or gas. Therefore, using less energy helps us to preserve these
resources and make them last longer in the future. If people use less energy, there is less pressure to increase the
available supply of energy, for example by constructing new power plants, or by importing energy from a different
country. There are many sources on the web that give you ideas of what you can do to save energy. Here are a few
ideas to help you:
* Change your travel behavior, think more in terms of public transportation, if possible, walk or ride your bicycle
instead of taking the car.
* Reduce your house heat, keep the windows closed while heating, dress warmly.
* Choose products that come with lightweight packaging.
* Turn off lights and appliances when you are not using them, use energy-saving light bulbs.
* Reuse plastic bags for shopping and storage
* Use a microwave instead of a stove to reheat food.
* Use rechargeable batteries instead of disposable batteries.
Question 36: The word “ decrease ” in the paragraph is closest meaning to
A. save B. reduce C. raise D. increase
Question 37: What can be inferred from the passage?
A. There are many sources of energy.
B. A microwave is better than a stove.
C. Products with lightweight packaging are not expensive.
D. It is not very difficult to find ways to save energy.
Question 38: According to the passage, people can find ways of saving energy by .
A. searching the Internet B. keeping the windows closed
C. choosing lightweight packaging products D. using public transport
Question 39: What is the best title of the passage?
A. How to save Energy B. Drawbacks of saving Energy
C. Saving Energy D. What to save Energy
Question 40: According to the passage, all of the following are mentioned as the benefits of saving energy
EXCEPT .
A. helping the environment B. saving money
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Bài 51. Read the text carefully, and then choose the most suitable answers (A, B, C or D) (10 pts)
Parents take responsibility to prepare their children for adulthood and give them love and time. Teaching them to read
and love reading will also prepare them for facing the world with confidence and being
(31) . One of my favourite pictures was taken when I was about eleven years old. At that time, I was sitting in
a little red rock chair and reading a book. I am twenty-eight years old now and one of my greatest (32) is reading. I
am so grateful to my parents for giving me the love for reading and education. I have sweet memories of my parents’
reading to me, teaching me how to read and helping me
(33) my homework. Thanks to this reading habit I have, I was able to graduate from high school and succeed
in college study. I (34) a son now, and I know how important it is to teach him to have some
love for reading. I hope that all parents will realize this (35) will get their children involved in
reading at an early age.
31. A. succeed B. successfully C. successful D. success
32. A. songs B. stories C. films D. hobbies
33. A. with B. by C. in D. for
34. A. have B. had C. have had D. will have
35. A. so B. and C. or D. but

Bài 52. Read the passage. Choose the option A, B, C or D that best fits each gap. (10pts)
English is one of the most popular languages in the world. It comes second in the number of speakers after
Chinese. In Vietnam, more and more people are studying English and they consider it a key to success. However, not
everyone knows how to learn English effectively.
The best way to improve the four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing is to practice regularly. You
should make use of every opportunity to speak English with friends in class or at English speaking clubs or yourselves
in front of the mirror. Learning by heart all the words does not help much if you do not read a lot because you will
easily forget what you have learnt. Reading books, listening to radio and watching films are better ways to memorize
words. Besides, English learners should not be so shy because making mistakes is unavoidable in learning foreign
languages. Practicing speaking a lot is a good way to correct your mistakes.
36. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Practicing regularly is the best way to improve English skills
B. English is the most popular language in the world.
C. English is spoken by more people than Chinese.
D. You should never speak English with yourselves.
37. What does the word "it" in paragraph 1 refer to?
A. success B. reading books C. Chinese D. English
38. How many skills are mentioned in paragraph 2?
A. 5 B. 3 C. 2 D. 4
39. The passage is mainly about .
A. How to learn English effectively B. people who study English in Vietnam
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D. making mistakes in learning English
40. According to the passage, a good way to correct your mistakes is .
A. stopping learning English B. reading English books a lot
C. Practicing speaking English a lot D. avoiding speaking English

Bài 53. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (10 points)
Online shopping is one (31) the fastest growing areas of the Net, (32)
offers users many advantages over traditional shopping. Customers have access to a wider range of the best goods than
in any shopping centre; there are no queues or parking problems; 'shops are open 24 hours
(33) day and purchases are delivered to your door. What is more prices and competitive, and online
price comparision services enable you to find the most suitable items. (34) sites search
the net for a product and then show you how much different online stores are charging. Once you have decided what
you are going to buy, and who you are going to buy it from, simply click on the "add to shopping basket" (35)
on your smart phone.
Question 31. A. of B. by C. for D. with
Question 32. A. who B. which C. whose D. whom
Question 33. A. the B. a C. an D. (nothing)
Question 34. A. Every B. Each C. Much D. Many
Question 35. A. icon B. slogan C. symbol D. logo

Bài 54. 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 questions. (10 points)
Situated on the central coast of Viet Nam, which is famous for many beautiful beaches. Lang Co Beach, since
June 2009, has become an official member of the “World’s most beautiful bays” club. Today, it is a popular
destination for tourists in Viet Nam, especially for those who love beach so much.
With the length of approximately 10 kilometres, Lang Co Beach located in Lang Co town, Phu Loc district,
Thua Thien - Hue province is next to the National Highway 1A and near Hai Van Pass.
Lying on the most beautiful curve of the country, Lang Co has almost everything that nature can offer: green
mountains and tropical forests, smooth white sand, full of sunshine and cool, blue and clear sea as crystal, and the
average temperature of 25°c in summer. It is an attractive destination for both domestic and international tourists in
Viet Nam. It is the third bay of Viet Nam, after Ha Long and Nha Trang named in the list of 30 most beautiful bays in
the globe.
It can be said that nobody can resist a nature beauty like Lang Co town. This small and peaceful town will
give you the most relaxing time and many games at the beach. In addition, you have a good time to enjoy the seafood
with various kinds of shrimps, lobster, crab, butter-fish, mackerel fish, oysters, etc. And not far from the beach are
some attractions such as Lang Co fishing village, Chan May scenery.
Lying on the “Central Heritage Road”, Lang Co is very close to other famous attractions such as the Imperial
City of Hue, Hoi An Ancient Town, Son Tra Peninsula where the famous Son Tra Natural Reserve and beautiful
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Question 36. Lang Co beach is located
A. between Hoi An Town and Son Tra Peninsula.
B. on the most beautiful curve of Viet Nam.
C. 10 kilometres away from Hue.
D. under Hai Van Pass.
Question 37. The most important reason why so many tourists come to Lang Co beach is that
A. it is the third most beautiful beach in Viet Nam.
B. they can enjoy various kinds of seafood.
C. they can come to the famous Son Tra Natural Reserve.
D. it is considered an ideal place for beach lovers.
Question 38. All of the following are attractions of Lang Co Beach EXCEPT
A. The National Highway 1A next to it. B. Smooth white sand, and full of sunshine.
C. Cool, blue and clear sea as crystal. D. Its location on the “Central Heritage Road”.
Question 39. We can infer from the passage that Lang Co Beach
A. is very hot during summer.
B. is the most beautiful bay in the world.
C. enjoys the harmony of nature and humans.
D. is the first member of the “World s most beautiful bays” club in Viet Nam.
Question 40. Coming to Lang Co Beach, you can do all of the following activities EXCEPT
A. Relaxing and joining in beach games.
B. Sunbathing on many beautiful beaches.
C. Visiting the nearby fishing village.
D. Enjoying seafood.

Bài 55. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, Cor D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of
the numbered blanks from 31 to 35. .(1pt)

When delicious food is served at a restaurant, it can be gobbled down by a hungry customer (31)
minutes. He does not give a thought about the amount of time or effort required to prepare the dish.
Preparing a complete meal is (32) challenging and interesting as advance planning and
preparation are necessary.
Cooking can be relatively easy once you learn how to do it and constantly practise it. For people learning to
cook for the first time, they should (33) help and advice from friends and family or read up cookery
books for ideas. Before making a trip to the provision shop to buy the ingredients for the meal you intend to cook,
make (34) that you have the right utensils and condiments in your kitchen.
To gain the confidence you need, start with a simple dish or two that does not require too much preparation time.
Before cooking, prepare the (35) like cutting up the vegetables and thawing and seasoning the
meat. When everything is ready, you can start to cook.
31. A. for B. into C. within D. about
32. A. both B. as C. either D. neither

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33. A. want B. call C. seek D. take
34. A. good B. sure C. fine D. great
35. A. flavours B. microwaves C. ingredients D. recipes

Bài 56. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best option to answer
each of the following questions from 36 to 40. (1 pt)
Every year students in many countries learn English. Some of these students are young children. Others are
teenagers. Many are adults. Some learn at school. Others study by themselves. A few learn English just by hearing the
language in films, on television, in the office or among their friends. But not many are lucky enough to do that. Most
people must work hard on their lessons to learn another language.
Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their subjects. They study their own language,
mathematics and English. In England, America or Australia, many boys and girls study their own language, which is
English and another language, perhaps French, German or Spanish.
Many adults learn English because it is useful for their work. Teenagers often learn English for their higher
studies because some of their books are in English at the college or university. Other people learn English because
they want to read newspapers or magazines in English
36. According to the writer:
A. Only adults learn English
B. English is useful only for teenagers
C. no children like to learn English
D. English is popular all over the world
37. Most people learn English by .
A. watching videos only
B. working hard on their lessons
C. hearing the language in the office
D. talking with the foreigners
38. Many boys and girls learn English because .
A. it is included in their study courses
B. English can give them a job
C. they are forced to learn it
D. they have to study their own languages
39. In America and Australia, many school children study .
A. English as a foreign language
B. English and mathematics only
C. such foreign languages as French, German or Spanish
D. their own language and no foreign language
40. Many adults learn English because .
A. English is spoken in their office

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B. they want to go abroad
C. most of their books are in English
D. it helps them in their work

Bài 57. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1.0 point)

Many books, newspapers, airports and air-traffic control, technology, sports, pop music and advertising have
the English as the (31) language. In general, the universal language on the Internet
is the English. The majority of the electronically stored information around the world is in English. You can travel
to any English speaking country without the need of having a (32) .

Usually, if you don’t know the language your trip would be hard and maybe you wouldn’t enjoy it. Nowadays
in the competitive job market it is necessary to speak English. So if you learn English you will have a better chance of
getting a job that pays more. English is also helpful if you are going to move to a different country (33) it is
global language. A lot of educational information is in English; therefore, to have access to this material or maybe
communicate with (34) students it is necessary to have knowledge of English. It is necessary to learn English if
you are planning to study at a foreign university or school. Usually many educational institutions will provide you a
preparatory courses to (35) your English language skills but you have to at least a medium level of knowledge.
31. A. dominant B. particular C. regional D. foreign
32. A. specialist B. writer C. businessman D. translator
33. A. however B. though C. but D. because
34. A. most B. enough C. other D. only
35. A. widen B. enforce C. estimate D. improve

Bài 58. 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 questions. (1.0 point)
Located in the limestone mountains of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, Son Doong Cave was first
found in 1991 by Ho Khanh, a local man. In 2009, the cave was explored and published by a group of scientists from
British Cave Research Association.
Son Doong Cave was formed from 2 to 5 million years ago, when river flowed through the limestone
mountain area and was buried (bị vùi lấp). The water eroded limestone and created an underground tunnel. In soft
limestone areas, the collapse of tunnel ceiling formed large holes which became giant domes afterward. The cave is
about 200m high, 200m wide and least 8.5km long. Especially, Son Doong consists of two entrances, which is unique
among explored caves in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. Exploring the cave, visitors were surprised with
spectacular scenery of numerous stalactites chuông đá, thạch nhũ đá of which some giant stalagmites are more than 60
metres high. Deep inside the cave exists a grandiose (vĩ đại, hùng vĩ, lớn lao, đại quy mô) tropical jungle called
“Garden of Eden” by the explorers. The jungle is home to a diversified system of fauna and flora (động thực vật).
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underground river. Not far from the “Garden of Eden” lies an enormous “pearl collection” consisting of tens of
thousands of small stone pieces in dry ponds, contributing to magnificent beauty of the cave.
36. The reason why Son Doong Cave was formed is that
A. an underground tunnel was buried in the area
B. the limestone areas were soft
C. it only happened from 2 to 5 million years ago
D. the river was buried in the limestone mountains
37. The most important feature of “Garden of Eden” is
A. the biodiversity B. giant stalagmites
C. the biggest length D. the river below
38. We can infer from the passage that
A. tunnels and giant domes were formed at the same time
B. “pearl collection” contains a lot of precious stones
C. we can live in the cave with the air and water
D. “Garden of Eden” is in the underground river
39. All of the following are the wonderful features of Son Doong Cave EXCEPT
A. a tropical jungle inside with the biodiversity
B. spectacular scenery of numerous stalactites and stalagmites
C. a river flowing over 2.5 kilometers along the cave
D. the big size of the cave and the giant domes
40. The thing that makes it different from other caves in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is
A. stalactites and stalagmites
B. the two entrances into the cave
C. its discovery by a local man
D. large holes in the ceiling
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Bài 59. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (10 points)
Maria Sklodowska was born in Warsaw, Poland, on 7th November, 1867. Her childhood was not
(31) happy one. Her older sister died when she was nine and her mother passed away when she was
eleven. Four years after the death of her mother, she left school. That was a difficult time, too. She couldn’t go to
university (32) universities in Poland were not open to women, so she taught herself.
In 1891 Maria went to Paris to study physics. She studied very well and got her degree in 1893. A year after she
got a degree in physics, she got a degree in maths, too. This was only a (33) weeks before she met a clever
young man called Pierre Curie. They got married in 1895 and Maria became Marie Curie. The Curies had two
daughters: Irene, born in 1897, and Eve, born in 1904. Before the
(34) of Irene, Marie started working with Pierre and together they discovered radium in 1898. In 1903,
Marie and Pierre (35) the Nobel Prize for physics and they became very famous.

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Then, three years later, Pierre died and Marie’s world changed forever.
Question 31. A. an B. the C. Ф D. a
Question 32. A. like B. although C. despite D. because
Question 33. A. little B. few C. a few D. some
Question 34. A. bear B. birthday C. born D. birth
Question 35. A. made B. took C. gave D. won

Bài 60. 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 questions. (10 points)
The search for alternative sources of energy has led in various directions. Many communities are burning
garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity. Converting waste products to gases or oil is
also an efficient way to dispose of wastes.
Experimental work is being done to derive synthetic fuels from coal, oil shale and coal tars. But to date, that
process has proven expensive. Other experiments are underway to harness power with giant windmills.
Geothermal power, heat from the earth, is also being tested.
Some experts expect utility companies to revive hydroelectric power derived from streams and rivers. Fifty
years ago, hydroelectric power provided one third of the electricity used in the US, but today it supplies only 4
percent. The oceans are another potential source of energy. Scientists are studying ways to convert the energy of
ocean currents, tides, and waves to electricity. Experiments are also underway to make use of temperature
differences in ocean water to produce energy.
Question 36. Which is the best title for this reading passage?
A. Efficient Ways of Disposing of Wastes B. The Use of Water Products for Energy
C. The Search for Alternative Sources of Energy D. New Discoveries in Geothermal Power
Question 37. Fifty years ago one third of the electricity in the US was provided by .
A. waste products B. win C. oil D. water
Question 38. In the second paragraph the phrase “synthetic fuels” could be best replaced by which of the
following?
A. biological fuels B. artificially made fuels C. fast burning fuels D. low
burning fuels
Question 39. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an alternative source of energy?
A. geothermal power B. synthetic fuels C. burning of garbage D. electricity
Question 40. What does the word “it” in the third paragraph refer to?
A. geothermal power B. burning garbage C. ocean energy D. hydroelectric
power

Bài 61. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1.0 point)
It is a custom in Britain and in most European countries (31) a person’s day. Members of
the family and close friends are supposed to be present at the party. If they can’t come, they may send a

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gift by post. (32) the birthday party, the person who gives the birthday party opens all the gifts in front
of all the people and thanks them for the gifts.
The mother usually (33) a birthday cake, or if she can’t, she may order one from a cake
- shop. A number of candles are placed on the top of the (34) and will be lighted when the party starts. The
number of candles is the same (35) the age of that person. After the light is out, they
all sing the song “Happy birthday to you.” Then they play some games, sing or dance together.
Question 31: A. celebrate B. to celebrate C. to celebrating D. celebrated
Question 32: A. At B. On C. Under D. In
Question 33: A. does B. invents C. makes D. cause
Question 34: A. cake B. microwave oven C. TV set D. table
Question 35: A. like B. than C. as D. to

Bài 62. 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 questions. (1.0 point)

I was born in Newcastle, a city in the North East of England. Newcastle is on the bank of the River Tyne. It is
quite big, with population of about 200,000 people. There is a cathedral and university. There are five bridges over the
River Tyne, which link Newcastle to the next town, Grateshead, where there is one of the biggest shopping centers in
the world.
A few years ago, the main industries were shipbuilding and coalmining, but now the chemical and soap
industries are important. I move to London ten years ago but I often return to Newcastle. I miss the people, who are
very friendly, and I miss the beautiful countryside near the city, where there are so many hills and streams.
People who are born near the River Tyne have a special name. They are called “Geordies”. I am very pleased
to be called a “Geodies”.
Question 36: The writer was born .
A. near the north East of England B. in a city near Newcastle.
C. in Newcastle, a city in the North East of England D. in London
Question 37: Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Newcastle is linked to Grateshead by the biggest shopping center.
B. Chemical and soap industries used to be important in Newcastle.
C. The writer does not live in Newcastle any more.
D. The writer is still living in Newcastle.
Question 38: The word “cathedral’’ in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to ?
A. a shopping center B. a church C. a factory D. bridge
Question 39: You can go shopping in one of the biggest centers .
A. in Grateshead B. in Newcastle
C. on the bank of the River Tyne D. in London
Question 40: “Geodies ” are .
A. people who are born near the River Tyne B. people who are born in Newcastle

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C. people who are born in England. D. people who are born in London.
Bài 63. Read the passage. Choose the option A, B, C or D that best fits each gap. (10 pts)
Rice is eaten by Vietnamese people every day. It often grows in tropical countries such as Vietnam, Thailand
and Malaysia. People (31) been growing rice for thousands of years. The seeds are planted
in special beds to grow into young rice plants. Then they are (32) to fields covered with muddy water
called paddies. The fields or rice look very (33) . After 3 or 5 months, the rice is ready to be picked. People often
drain away before collecting rice. Eating rice is (34) special action in the world. They don’t
use spoons or folks to enjoy bowls of rice. However, they use two short sticks known (35)
chopsticks to put rice into their mouths.
31. A. has B. had C. have D. having
32. A. taken B. taking C. to take D. take
33. A. beauty B. beautify C. beautiful D. beautifully
34. A. an B. a C. the D. Ø
35. A. with B. like C. of D. as

Bài 64. Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions. (10 pts)
If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius, they will cause a disaster.
According to several scientists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which ambitious parents make. Generally, the child
will be only too aware of what his parents expect, and will fail. Unrealistic parental expectations can cause great
damage to children.
However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are ambitious in a
sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well – especially if the parents are very supportive of their child.
Michael is very lucky. He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot by taking him to concerts and
arranging private piano and violin lessons for him. They even drive him 50 kilometers twice a week for violin lessons.
Michael’s mother knows very little about music, but his father plays the trumpet in a large orchestra. However, he
never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling.
Winston, Michael’s friend, however, is not so lucky. Both his parents are successful musicians, and they set
too high a standard for Winston. They want their son to be as successful as they are and so they enter him for every
piano competition held. They are very unhappy when he does not win. Winston is always afraid that he will disappoint
his parents and now he always seems quiet and unhappy.
36. Michael is fortunate in that .
A. his mother knows little about music. B. his parents help him in a sensible way.
C. his father is a musician. D. his parents are quite rich.
37. Winston’s parents push their son so much and he .
A. has become a good musician. B. is afraid to disappoint them.
C. has won a lot of piano competitions. D. cannot learn much music from them.
38. One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to .
A. make their child become a musician. B. neglect their child’s education.
C. push their child into trying too much. D. help their child to become a genius.

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39. The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that
A. parents should let the child develop in the way he wants.
B. parents should spend more money on the child’s education.
C. successful parents always have intelligent children.
D. successful parents often have unsuccessful children.
40. Parents’ ambition for their children is not wrong if they .
A. understand and help their children sensibly.
B. arrange private lessons for their children.
C. force their children into achieving success.
D. themselves have been very successful.

Bài 65. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word that best fits the numbered blanks. (1.0 point)
LEARNING A SECOND LANGUAGE
Some people learn a second language (31) . Other people have trouble learning a new language. How can
you have yourself learn a new language, such as English ? There are several ways to make learning English a little
easier and more interesting.
The first step is to feel positive about learning English . If you believe that you can learn, you will learn. Be patient!
You do not to have to understand (32) all at once . It’s natural to make mistakes when you learn something new.
We can learn from our mistakes.
The second step is to practice your English. For example, write in a journal, or diary every day. You will be
used to (33) in English ,and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English . After several weeks, you
will see that your writing is improving. (34) ,you much speak English every day. You can practice with your
classmates outside class.
The third step is to keep a record of your language learning. You can write this in your journal. After each class, think
about what you did. Did you answer a question correctly ? Did you understand something the teacher explained ?
Perhaps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it.
It is (35) to practice every day and make a record of your achievements.
31. A. ease B. easily C. difficult D. difficultly
32. A. anything B. nothing C. everything D. something
33. A. write B. writing C. to write D. written
34. A. In addition B. Addition C. Additional D. By addition
35. A. important B. insignificant C. minor D. unimportant

Bài 66. 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. (1.0 point)
The Warren Toy Museum
This museum is in the center of the town, a few meters from the cathedral, and near the market. It contains
dolls, dolls’ houses, books, games and pastimes, mechanical and constructional toys. In this collection there are toys
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the most ordinary toys and the most precious. There are also records of children’s pastimes over the last hundred and
fifty years. Most major manufacturing countries of Europe had toy industries in the last century. French and German
factories produced millions of toys each year. Many collectors of toys think that the second half of the 19th century
was the best period for toy production and the museum has many examples of toys from this period which are still in
perfect condition. There is now a growing interest in the toys of the 1920s and 1930s and as a result of this, the
museum has begun to build up a collection from these years. Visitors to the museum will find that someone is always
available to answer questions. We hope you will visit us. Hours of opening:10.00 -17.30 every day (except December
25 and 26).
36. This writing is from ............................
A. an advertisement B. a school history book
C. a story book D. a textbook
37. What is the writer trying to do?
A. to give advice B. to give warnings
C. to give opinions D. to give information
38. The museum has so many toys from the late 19th century because
A. It is located in the middle of town.
B. There is a large selection of all kinds of toys.
C. many consider this period the best for manufactured toys.
D. visitors are interested in toys from that time.
39. What period of toy manufacturing is receiving increased attention?
A. the 20th century B. everyday except in December
C. French and German D. the 1920’s and 1930’s
40. The museum opens .............................
A. every day B. every day except two days at the end of the year
C. on weekdays D. at weekends
Bài 67. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1.0 point)
When I first (26) learning English ten years ago, I could hardly say a word – “hello”, “goodbye”,
was just about it! I went to classes two evenings a week and I was surprised at (27) quickly I made progress.
During the course we learned lots of vocabulary and studied grammar rules. The thing I enjoyed most was being able
to practice English with the other students in my class. After two years I went to England to a language school. It was
in Cambridge. I did a (28) course at a very good school and I stayed with a local family. It was a fantastic
experience and I (29) a lot of the new language from speaking with my host family and with other
students from all over the world. I really improved my pronunciation as well. When I got back to Spain, I was so much
more confident. I could actually hold a (30) with my teacher in
English.
Question 26: A. start B. started C. is starting D. have started
Question 27: A. how B. what C. which D. that
Question 28: A. three-weeks B. three-week C. three-week’s D. three-weeks’
Question 29: A. came up with B. took up C. got by in D. picked up

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Question 30: A. chat B. comment C. conversation D. communication

Bài 68. 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 questions. (1.0 point)
More than two hundred years ago, the term “environmental pollution” was quite strange to people. They
lived healthy, drank pure water, and breathed fresh air. Nowadays, the situation is quite different. People all over the
world are worried about things that are happening to the environment. Actually it is man that is destroying the
surroundings with many kinds of wastes. Everybody knows that motorbikes and cars emit dangerous gases that cause
poisonous air and cancer, but no one wants to travel on foot or by bicycle. Manufacturers know that wastes from
factories make water and soil polluted, but they do not want to spend a lot of their money on treating the wastes safely.
Scattering rubbish is bad for our health, but no one wants to spend time burying it. Is it worth talking a lot about
pollution?
Question 31: More than two hundred years ago, .
A. the environment was polluted as much as it is today.
B. people knew nothing about environmental pollution.
C. air was polluted badly
D. people faced with pollution.
Question 32: Nowadays, many people are concerned about .
A. the destruction of the poisonous air. B. the polluted water
C. the wastes from the factories. D. the pollution of the environment
Question 33: The word “they” in the passage refers to .
A. no one B. factories C. manufacturers D. wastes
Question 34: The word “emit” in line 4 is the closest in meaning to .
A. release B. intake C. keep D. absorb
Question 35: According to the passage, .
A. people should protect the environment
B. people shouldn’t protect the environment
C. people don’t have to be worried about the environment
D. people can destroy the environment

Bài 69. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the
numbered blanks.
Forests are useful to mankind in several ways. Wood is always necessary for building and for making all kinds of
things and we usually need firewood in our homes. Forests provide timber, one of the most (31)
resources, but they must be used wisely and managed (32) . Men should control the
cutting of trees in such a way that the forest grows more trees (33) it would be cut, leaving the
young ones to grow bigger. Trees and shrubs are also needed to preserve land (34) their roots bind the soil,
preventing heavy rain (35) washing the soil away.
Question 31: A. valuable B. famous C. comfortable D. reasonable
Question 32: A. widely B. nicely C. carefully D. good

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Question 33: A. then B. that C. as D. than
Question 34: A. and B. because of C. because D. but
Question 35: A. at B. in C. from D. with

Bài 70. 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.
You can do a few things to make homework less stressful. First, be sure you understand what you have to do
in your assignment. Write it down in your notebook if you need to, and don’t be afraid to ask questions about what is
expected.
Second, use any extra time you have at school to work on your homework. Many schools have libraries that are
specifically designed for students to study or to get their homework done.
Third, pace yourself. You need to plan your time. If it is a heavy homework day, you will need to
devote more time to your homework.
Whenever you need some help, the first person you should ask for help is your teacher. Sometimes, it is good to have
someone explain something that you are not completely sure of. In addition, you might also be able to get some help
from another student. If there is a friend who is a good student, think about asking that person to study with you.
Question 36: If you have any extra time at school, you should .
A. spend time with your friends B. study or get your homework done
C. use it to make your day planner D. use it to understand the assignment
Question 37: In order to make homework less stressful, the first thing to do is .
A. to remember the deadline
B. to know who can do it for you
C. to understand what you have to do in your assignment
D. to go to the school library as soon as possible
Question 38: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Students might get some help from their friends.
B. Students can do their homework in school libraries.
C. Students can follow some advice to avoid worrying about homework.
D. Students should ask their teachers for help when they need it.
Question 39: When a student needs some help, the first person to ask for help is .
A. his teacher B. a member in his family
C. the best student at school D. his friend
Question 40: The word "devote" in the third paragraph can be best replaced by the word " ".
A. waste B. develop C. spend D. reduce

Bài 71. 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. (1.0 point)
Homelessness is a problem in many big cities in the world. It occurs when a part of the population does not have any
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time of the year homeless. This is an issue that the authorities are trying to (32) . However, there
are (33) things that each person can do to help those people. One of the things that you can do to help the
homeless is to volunteer your time. If you have a lot of free time, you might go on an extended trip to help (34)
homes or improve an impoverished area. Even with just a few hours a week, it is possible to
make an impact in your own city. You can also sign up to help at a (35) soup kitchen:
most cities have a mission of some kind serving food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter
Question 31: A. common B. regular C. unusual D. regularly
Question 32: A. deal with B. get over C. look through D. turn on
Question 33: A. little B. less C. few D. more
Question 34: A. care for B. show around C. set up D. turn up
Question 35: A. urban B. central C.sprawl D. local

Bài 72. 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. (1.0 point)
If you have decided to be a doctor or an engineer, it's easy to get information about how to become one. It's
more difficult if you want to be an actor. Nobody can say, "First you do this, then you do that, and one day you're an
actor". But I can tell you some things that will help.
Learning to be an actor usually starts at school. Drama lessons and clubs can teach students many things,
including different ways of acting and how to write their own plays. Writing helps you understand a lot about acting.
But even more important is learning to work in a group with other actors.
However, school lessons and clubs are only one part of learning about being an actor. Find small theatre
groups near where you live - and don't worry about being the star! It doesn't matter if you only have one word to say in
a play, it will still help you improve. You need to be on stage as much as possible, in a variety of different types of
plays.
When you finish school, you should think about studying at university. Of course, it's possible to be an actor
without going to university, but doing a theatre course is a good idea for some people. These courses may improve
your acting, and also help you learn about a variety of subjects, such as business, history, music and dance.
Question 36: What is the best title for this text?
A. My life as an actor B. How to become an actor
C. Different types of acting Jobs D. Going to university may help
Question 37: According to paragraph 1, if you want to become an actor, it's difficult to
.
A. decide if it's a good job for you B. find out what you need to do
C. tell people why you want it D. compare with other jobs
Question 38: The word “their” in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. schools' B. lessons' C. clubs' D. students'
Question 39: What advice does the writer give in paragraph 3?
A. Practice acting outside school. B. Meet theatre stars who live near you
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Question 40: The phrase "a variety of" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .
A. many B. important C. unnecessary D. difficult

Bài 73. Read the passage. Choose the option A, B, C or D that best fits each gap. (1.0 pt)
The first major cause for stress is school. Test taking, trying to achieve excellent grades, starting a new school,
trying (31) in, those can cause stress at school, stress cannot be always terrible. Some will cause pressure that
will cause one to work harder. But mainly stress leads to headaches, lack of concentration, (32) , or stomachaches. I
understand this past couple weeks I have undertaken more stress (33) I have ever felt before. The further
students find (34) in school, the extra stress they do with their lives, I know next year college will only cause
additional stress for myself and family dealing (35) financial aid. Again, school is a major source for stress.
31. A. to fit B. fitting C. fit D. fitted
32. A. forgetfully B. forgetfulness C. forget D. forgetful
33. A. as B. than C. rather than D. much
34. A. their B. they C. themselves D. them
35. A. by B. for C. to D. with

Bài 74. Read the passage carefully then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question below. (1.0 pt)
Brazil, the largest country in South America and the fifth largest country in the world, is located in the eastern
half of South America. The people of Brazil are famous for their outgoing, friendly, and fun- loving nature. Brazilian
women are considered to be among the best dressed in the world. Brazil is a federal republic with 23 states. The
capital city is Brasilia. Portuguese is the official language and it is spoken with a distinct Brazilian accent. Brazil has
population of over 138 million, which is made of people of many different races and ethnics groups.
A number of industrial products are produced in Brazil, including cars, chemicals, ships, machines, and
military weapons. Mining is also an important industry. Agriculture is another important industry. Many crops are
exported including coffee (Brazil is the largest coffee grower in the world), cotton, soybeans, sugar, cocoa, rice, corn
and fruit.
36. Where is Brazil located?
A. In the eastern half of South America.
B. In the southern haft of South America.
C. In the western haft of South America.
D. In the eastern haft of North America.
37. Who are considered to be among the best dressed in the world?
A. Brazilian men B. Brazilians
C. Americans D. Brazilian women
38. How are the people of Brazil?
A. Outgoing, famous, and natural
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C. Outgoing, friendly, and fun- loving nature
D. Famous, friendly, and fun- loving
39. The world “rice” in line 10 is closest in meaning to .
A. a kind of vegetables B. a kind of food
C. a kind of meat D. a kind of drinks
40. What is the most significant agricultural product in Brazil?
A. cocoa B. coffee
C. corn D. cotton

Bài 75. 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. (1.0 point)
Christmas is the biggest festival of the year (31) Britain. Before Christmas, people send Christmas
(32) to their family and friends showing traditional Christmas symbols such as Santa

Claus, angels, holly and snowmen. Shops are decorated for the festival from September and in the weeks before
Christmas people do their Christmas (33) , buying Christmas presents for friends and
family. A few
days before Christmas, families decorate a Christmas tree, a fir tree (34) with lights and colorful

decorations, in their home. Many people go to church on Christmas Eve. Young children believe that Santa Claus will
bring them presents during the night and they usually wake up to find a stocking, a long sock filled with small
presents, by (35) bed.

Question 31: A. at B. in C. on D. of
Question 32: A. books B. magazines C. cards D. trees
Question 33: A. shopping B. washing C. cleaning D. decorating
Question 34: A. celebrated B. wrapped C. cover D. covered
Question 35: A. his B. her C. their D. our

Bài 76. 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. (1.0 point)

The thing I like most about living on a farm when I was small was the change of seasons. Spring, summer,
autumn and winter - I could see them all come and go and each one was completely different. If I hadn't been born and
raised in the country, I would have never been able to tell the difference - now in the city, you can buy summer flowers
in winter and eat the same vegetables all the year round. Whereas, in the country, I could only eat things at certain
times of the year - for example strawberries in June and turnips in winter. I lived my childhood with the seasons.

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Also we made most of our food and would never eat frozen or tinned food. Everything was fresh - so it must be
better than the type of food I am taking now in the city. City people may think people in the country miss a lot of good
things about modern life, but in my opinion they miss a lot more than people in the country
- they miss real life.

Question 36: According to the author, the seasons on the farm were …………….
A. similar B. very different from one another
C. beautiful D. different from those in the city
Question 37: What does the word “them” in line 2 refer to?
A. Four seasons B. Winter and autumn C. Countryside people D. Plants
Question 38: According to the passage, which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. People in the city can grow vegetables all year round.

B. The writer likes the differences of the four seasons in the country
C. The writer often eats frozen and tinned food now.

D. Many city people think they live better than those in the country.
Question 39: According to the passage, people can do all the following in the city EXCEPT
A. Buy summer flowers in winter B. Eat the same vegetables all the year round
C. Eat frozen or tinned food D. Enjoy fresh food
Question 40: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Comparison between life in the country and that in the city
B. Food in the country
C. Seasons in the country
D. A problem of city life Het
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Bài 77. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word that best fits the numbered blanks. (1.0 point)
The earth is part of a system of planets and their moons, as well as numerous asteroids and comets which (31)
.................................around a huge star we call the Sun. The Sun itself consists of gas. Nuclear reactions inside
its core (32)..............the heat and the light that make life on the Earth possible. The earth is the third of four small
terrestrial ( Earth-like) planets that orbit close to the (33).............................................Further out in our Solar System
are four huge gas planets, while distant Pluto, the smallest planet, is made of rock and ice. Our Earth is one the ten
planets that orbit the sun-a huge, burning-hot star in the centre of our Solar System. The Solar System and all the stars
in the (34). are part of our galaxy, the Milky Way, which contains as many as
200 billion stars. Beyond our galaxy (35).................millions more galaxies. They all add together to make up the
Universe.
Question 31. A. run B. orbit C. turn D. walk
Question 32. A. produce B. product C. production D. productive

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Question 33. A. Earth B. Mars C. Mercury D. Sun
Question 34. A. space B. Universe C. Moon D. sky
Question 35. A. is B. are C. to be D. get

The Milky Way[c] is the galaxy that includes the Solar System, with the name describing the galaxy's appearance
from Earth: a hazy band of light seen in the night sky formed from stars that cannot be individually distinguished
by the naked eye.

Bài 78. 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. (1.0 point)
ROOTED IN THE PAST
Good manners are a treasure to the people who possess them, as well as to the community they live in.
Manners are taught, learnt, and passed from generation to generation.
Even hundreds of years ago, children were taught to behave responsibly. They learnt to respect seniority. When they
passed an object to another person, they had to use both hands. When they entered a room, they had to bow and greet
the oldest person first. Boys learnt to work hard to support their families. Girls learnt to do housework, and to take care
of others. Loyalty and honesty were highly appreciated. When they made a mistake, they would not let another person
be punished for it. That would be cowardly and mean. They were taught that families were strong, and everybody
should stick together in adversity.
Fortunately, many of these values have been well preserved. They have contributed to making the unique Vietnamese
culture, and strengthening our society.
Question 36. Good manners are .
A. of great value B. of the community
C. traditional D. only for the old
Question 37. What was seen as a boy’s main duty?
A. to respect seniority B. to support his family
C. to do housework D. to share good things
Question 38. The sentence: ‘When they made a mistake, they would not let another person be punished for it,’
means they would .
A. deny their mistake B. admit their mistake
C. keep it a secret D. be punished
Question 39. The underlined word ‘they’ refers to .
A. tradition B. generations
C. children D. seniority
Question 40. ‘... cowardly and mean’ is used to describe behaviour.
A. acceptable B. good C. proper D. unacceptable

Wonders:
Bài 79. Read the following passage carefully, and then choose the best answer.

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Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular travel (31) in Quang Ninh province,
Vietnam. The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various shapes and sizes. Ha Long Bay is a center
of larger zone which (32) Bai Tu Long Bay to the northeast, and Cat Ba Island to the southwest.
Ha Long Bay has an area of around 1,553 km , including 1,960-2,000 islets, most of ( 33) are limestone.The
core of the bay has an area of 334 km2 with a high density of 775 islets. The limestone in this bay has gone through
500 million years of information in different conditions and environments. The evolution of the karst in this bay has
taken 20 million years (34) the impact of the tropical wet climate. The geo-diversity of the environment in the
area has created (35) , including a tropical evergreen biosystem, oceanic and seashore biosystem. Ha Long Bay is
home to 14 endemic floral species and 60 endemic faunal species.
Question 31 A.situation B.destination C.direction D.ground
Question 32 A.offers B.includes C.consists D.covers
Question 33 A.them B.those C.which D.whom
Question 34 A.in B.of C.for D.under
Question 35 A.biochemical B.biodiversity C.bioconversion D.biodefense

Unit 2:
Bài 80. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions. (1.0 point)
Life in the city is totally different from the rural life. The city - life has both sides good as well as bad. First
comes before the bad side. The evils of city life begin from its vast population. There is crowd everywhere. The
growing industrial development attracts rural people. They flock to the city to seek job and enjoy a city life is a
question. Lot of population creates problems of accommodation. People live in congested houses in limited space.
Colonies of buildings and skyscrapers are raised at random without any systematic planning. The water - supply
falls short. The smoke from the industry and innumerable verities pollutes the air. People breath only smoke. They
work round the clock. They always are in a hurry and worry. No greenery, no nature, no open air, no trees, no birds,
no time to stand and stare. Can city - life be pleasant?
True, the city offers its citizens many up - to - date modern comforts and facilities. One can get best
education from primary to the university level. One gets variety of books from big libraries. There are many good
educational aids like cultural centers, technical schools, museums, art - galleries, etc. For reaction there are parks
with many toys. For amusement there are cinemas and plays. One can get the best medical facilities in a city. There
are good means of transport and big markets.
36. What does “evils” in the first paragraph mean?
A. negative sides of a thing
B. many people living in the city
C. a mysterious force that causes bad things to happen
D. the development of industries in urban areas.
37. Why people flock to urban areas?

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A. There are more job opportunities and modern facilities.
B. There are many kinds of accommodation available.
C. There is a lot of space for people to live and work.
D. There are many buildings and skyscrapers.
38. Which of the following is not a problem of city life?
A. People are always busy. B. The environment is polluted.
C. People live in spacious houses. D. There is a shortage of water
39. Education facilities do not include
A. schools B. plays C. libraries D. museums
40. What can be people in the city do to entertain?
A. stand and stare B. breathe the air
C. go to the market D. go to the cinema

Bài 81. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1.0 point)

Many books, newspapers, airports and air-traffic control, technology, sports, pop music and advertising have
the English as the (31) language. In general, the universal language on the Internet
is the English. The majority of the electronically stored information around the world is in English. You can travel
to any English speaking country without the need of having a (32) .

Usually, if you don’t know the language your trip would be hard and maybe you wouldn’t enjoy it. Nowadays
in the competitive job market it is necessary to speak English. So if you learn English you will have a better chance of
getting a job that pays more. English is also helpful if you are going to move to a different country (33) it is
global language. A lot of educational information is in English; therefore, to have access to this material or maybe
communicate with (34) students it is necessary to have knowledge of English. It is necessary to learn English if
you are planning to study at a foreign university or school. Usually many educational institutions will provide you a
preparatory courses to (35) your English language skills but you have to at least a medium level of knowledge.
Question 31. A. dominant B. particular C. regional D. foreign
Question 32. A. specialist B. writer C. businessman D. translator
Question 33. A. however B. though C. but D. because
Question 34. A. most B. enough C. other D. only
Question 35. A. widen B. enforce C. estimate D. improve
A.

Bài 82. Read the passage and then choose the correct answer.
Modern life is impossible without travelling. The fastest way of travelling is by air. With a modern airliner
you can travel in one day to places which it took a month or more to get to a hundred years ago.

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Travelling by train is slower than by air, but it has its advantages. You can see the country you are travelling
through. Modern trains have comfortable seats and dining cars. They make even the longest journey enjoyable.
Some people prefer to travel by sea when it is possible. There are large liners and river boats. You can visit many other
countries and different places. Travelling by sea is a very pleasant way to spend a holiday.
Many people like to travel by car. You can make your own timetable. You can travel three or four hundred
miles or only fifty or one hundred miles a day, just as you like. You can stop wherever you wish - where there is
something interesting to see, at a good restaurant where you can enjoy a good meal, or at a hotel to spend the night.
That is why travelling by car is popular for pleasure trips, while people usually take a train or a plane when they are
travelling on business.
Question 36. From the passage we know the fastest way of travelling is .
A. by car B. by train C. by air D. by sea
Question 37. If we travel by car, we can .
A. make the longest journey enjoyable
B. make our own timetable
C. travel to a very far place in several minutes
D. travel only fifty or one hundred miles a day
Question 38. The underlined word "They" in the passage refers to .
A. modern trains in the country B. the travellers on the modern trains
C. the slower ways of travelling D. comfortable seats and dining cars
Question 39. When people travel on business, they usually take .
A. a train or a plane B. a boat or a train
C. a plane or a car D. a car or a boat
Question 40. How many ways of travelling are mentioned in the passage?
A. three B. four C. five D. six

Bài 83. Choose the correct answers A, B, C, or D to complete the letter. (1.0 point)
Jane Goodall was born in London, England, on April 3, 1934. On her second birthday, her father gave her a toy
chimpanzee named Jubilee. Jubilee was (31) ………. a baby chimp in the London Zoo, and seemed to foretell the
course Jane’s life would take. To this day, Jubilee sits in a chair in Janes’ s London home. From an (32) ……….. age,
Jane was fascinated by animals and animal stories. By the age of 10, she was talking about going to Africa to live
among the animals there. At the time, in the early 1940s, this was a radical idea
(33).................women did not go to Africa by themselves.
As a young woman, Jane finished school in London, (34).........................secretarial school, and then worked for a
documentary film maker for a while. When a school friend invited her to visit Kenya, she worked as a waitress
(35)................she had earned the fare to travel there by boat. She was 23 years old.
31: A. named after B. named with C. named up D. named by
32: A. early B. beginning C. starting D. late
33: A. and B. because of C. because D. as though
34: A. organized B. attended C. worked D. went

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35: A. until B. so C. however D. since

Bài 84. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1.0 point)
We are using up the world's petroleum. We use it in our cars and to heat our building in winter. Farmers use
petro-chemicals to (31) the soil rich. They use them to kill insects eating plants. These
chemicals go into rivers and lakes and kill the fish there. Thousands of pollutants also go into the air and pollute it.
Winds carry this (32) air to other countries and other continents.
Poor fanners use the same land over and (33) . The land needs a rest so it will be better next
year. However, the farmers must have food this year. Poor people cut down forests for firewood. In some areas when
the trees are gone, the land (34) desert. Poor people can't save the environment for
the future. This is not a problem for one country or one area of the world. It is a problem for all humans. The people
and the nations of the world must work together to (35) the world's resources.
Question 31. A. enrich B. change C. make D. let
Question 32. A. pollute B. polluting C. polluted D. pollution
Question 33. A. over B. again C. repeated D. repeating
Question 34. A. gets B. changes C. turn D. becomes
Question 35. A. recycle B. preserve C. keep D. use

Bài 85. 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 questions. (1.0 point)
Life in the big city is face-paced, fun and exciting. There are countless job opportunities and activities to
occupy your time. However, with the good, there also comes the bad. Although the big city has more job
opportunities; there are also more people competing for a single job. This can make your job search frustrating. Oddly
enough, you will see hundreds, if not thousands of jobs available each week, but you still might remain unemployed,
especially when the economy is down. In addition, the cost of living is typically higher in big cities, and it can cost
you an arm and a leg for a small apartment in a decent area of the city, not to mention other costs to fulfill your basic
demands. Diversity is a good thing, but the amount of people can be a bit overwhelming if you are not accustomed to
it. There will always be crowds and always be people around. Moreover, traffic can be a nightmare in the big city. It
can get so bad that it can turn you into an evil person. If you hate driving in traffic, then the big city life is not for you.
Heavy traffic also contributes to the pollution, which is one of the biggest disadvantages of living in the city.
Obviously, our health is affected most with certain diseases relating to respiratory system and other body parts. A lot
of premature deaths are supposed to be the result of long-term exposure to small particles. Most importantly, there is
always more crime in a big city, causing you second case your decision for living in a big city. You are much more
likely to be a victim of a crime living in a big city than in a small town.
Question 36. According to the passage, some good things of living in the city are .
A. excellent educational system and recreational activities
B. excellent educational system and countless job opportunities
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D. a lot of kinds of entertainment and shopping centers
Question 37. While big cities have more job opportunities, it also give .
A. more competition for a single job B. higher salary
C. growing economic crisis D. greater chances of being unemployed
Question 38. What does the phrase “cost an arm and a leg” mean?
A. your legs and arms have good value B. cost a small amount of money
C. you must work hard to earn money D. cost a lot of money
Question 39. According to the paragraph, city is not a perfect place for .
A. extroverted people B. introverted people
C. people who hate driving in traffic D. people who prefer a busy life
Question 40. In the big city, people tend to when traffic is getting heavy.
A. go crazy B. get enough time to relax
C. wait a bit longer D. slow down themselves

Bài 86. Read the passage. Choose the option A, B, C or D that best fits each gap. (1,0 pt)
I started (31) English when I was 14 years old after five years of studying Russian. In the beginning I
encountered some difficulties learning the language, but I tried my (32) to overcome them. Firstly,
my English pronunciation was affected by the way I spoke Russian. To solve this problem, I practised by listening to
tapes in English every day. I played the tape, stopped after each sentence, and (33) the sentence several times. At
school, I joined an English speaking club (34) was organised by a teacher
from Britain. She understood my difficulty and helped me very much in improving my pronunciation. Secondly, I
found it really hard to learn English vocabulary. In Russian, the way you write the word is the way you pronounce it.
However, English spelling is often different from its pronunciation. To get over this difficulty I started using the
dictionary. Whenever I learnt a new word, I looked it (35) carefully in the dictionary.
Then I tried to remember the way to read and write the word.
31. A. getting B. learning C. writing D. reading
32. A. most B. self C. best D. hard
33. A. said B. told C. spoke D. repeated
34. A. which B. it C. where D. why
35. A. down B. on C. out D. up

Bài 87. Read the passage carefully then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question below. (1,0 pt)

The changing roles of the modern father

Fathers used to act as the ‘breadwinner' of their family, and as the teacher of moral and religious values. Today,
however, those roles are gradually changing.
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More and more women are going out to work and earn money. This increases the budget of the family. Apart from
that, there are various social welfare (phúc lợi xh)programmes which financially assist mothers in supporting their
children. Both these changes have greatly impacted the role of fathers because they make paternal financial support
less essential for many families.
Changes in caregiving roles
With the burden of financial support reduced, and with a changing concept of a father's role, modern day fathers tend
to be more involved in children's caregiving. They are now spending more time and energy on their children.
Psychological research across families from all ethnic backgrounds suggests that the influence of a father's love and
attention is as great as that of a mother's. Fatherly love helps children develop a sense of their place in the world,
which helps their social and emotional development. Moreover, children who receive more love from their fathers are
less likely to have behavioural problems.
This trend is still increasing and its effects will become clearer and clearer in the future, especially in traditionally
male-dominated societies.
36. Which of these is NOT the traditional role of a father?
A. financial supporter B. teacher of moral values
C. religious educator D. caregiver
37. Social welfare programmes .
A. support families financially B. help mothers with domestic abuse
C. educate fathers about their responsibilities
D. train caregivers
38. Children who get more fatherly love will behavioural problems.
A. never have any B. have more
C. have fewer D. have a lot of
39. The changing roles of the father will be seen more clearly in .
A. ethnic groups
B. developed countries
C. economically independent societies
D. traditionally male-dominated societies
40. The word ‘paternal' in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. fatherly B. motherly C. social D. private

Bài 88. Read the passage. Choose the option A, B, C or D that best fits each gap. (1,0 pt)

The tourist industry is considered to be the world's largest industry. The direct (31) impact of the
industry, including accommodation, transportation, entertainment, and attractions, is worth trillions of dollars every
year. The statistics show that the number of international tourist arrivals worldwide (32)
1.04 billion in 2012.
Such large (33) of tourists, however, are beginning to cause problems. For example, (34)
the Alps the many thousands of skiers are destroying the mountains they came to enjoy. Even parts of

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Mount Everest in the Himalayas are reported to be covered with old food tins, tents, and pieces of equipment (35)
have been thrown away. At a time when we have greater freedom to travel than
ever before, more and more people are asking how they can enjoy their holidays without causing damage to their
destinations.
31.A. national B. educational C. economic D. cultural
32. A. reached B. came C. went D. added
33. A. totals B. numbers C. amounts D. digits
34. A. in B. at C. on D. above
35. A. who B. whom C. where D. that

Bài 89. Read the passage carefully then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question
below. (1,0 pt)
Earth, our beautiful home planet, is the only astronomical ( thuộc thiên văn) object to accommodate life as we know
it. Scientists believe Earth was formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago. It is the fifth-largest planet in our solar
system. Its equatorial diameter is about 12,074 kilometres. Earth is the third-closest planet to the sun. The distance
from Earth to the sun is roughly 149,600,000 kilometres. It takes 365.3 days for Earth to orbit the sun, and 24 hours to
rotate on its axis. The surface temperature ranges from -88 to 58°C. Nearly 70 percent of Earth's surface is covered by
ocean, which has an average depth of about 4 kilometres. In 2015 it was estimated that 7.3 billion humans are living
on Earth.
36. There are planets between Earth and the sun.
A. two B. three C. four D. five
37. In our solar system, planets are larger than Earth.
A. two B. three C. four D. five
38. The hottest place on Earth may have the temperature of .
A. -88°C B. 58°C C. 40°C D. 68°C
39. Which of the following information in the passage is NOT true?
A. It takes one year for Earth to rotate on its axis.
B. Earth is believed to have been formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago.
C. Nearly half of Earth's surface is covered by ocean.
D. Most of Earth's surface is covered by ocean.
40. The word “accommodate” in line 1 has the closest meaning
A. provide B. live C. move D. remove

Bài 90. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1.0 point)
Although some groups of people have always lived outdoor in tents, camping as we know it today only began to be
(26) about 50 years ago. The increase in the use of cars and improvement in camping equipment
have (27) more people to travel longer distances into the countryside and to stay there in
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Many campers like to be by themselves in quiet areas, so they take their tent and food, and walk or cycle into the
forests or the mountains. Others, preferring to be near people, drive to a public or privately- owned campsite (28)
has up-to-date facilities like hot showers and swimming pools. Whether campers are
alone in the mountains or on a busy site, they should remember (29) the area clean and
tidy. In the forests, they must (30) any fires and keep food hidden to avoid attracting wild
animals.

Question 26. A. affordable B. popular C. flexible D. comfortable

Question 27. A. allowed B. made C. asked D. let
Question 28. A. who B. where C. which D. when
Question 29. A. keeping B. to stay C. staying D. to keep
Question 30 A. turn down B. put out C. take up D. look after

Bài 91. 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 questions. (1.0 point)
Unlike life in the countryside, which is often considered to be simple and traditional, life in cities is modern and
complicated . People, from different regions, move to cities to seek a better life for them and their children. The
inhabitants in cities work as secretaries, businessmen, teachers, government employees, factory workers and even
street vendors or construction workers.
The high cost of living requires city dwellers, especially those with low incomes, to work harder or to take part-time
jobs. For many people, an ordinary day starts as usual by getting up in the early morning to do exercise in public parks,
preparing for a full day of work and study, then travelling along boulevards or narrow streets filled with motorists and
returning home after a busy day. They usually live in large houses, high-rise apartment blocks or even in small rented
rooms equipped with modern facilities like the Internet, telephones, televisions, and so on. Industrialization and
modernization as well as global integration have big impacts on the lifestyle in cities. The most noticeable impact is
the Western style of clothing. The "Ao dai' Vietnamese women's traditional dresses are no longer worn in their daily
life. Instead, jeans, T-shirts and fashionable clothes are widely preferred

Question 31. The word "impacts" in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to

A. action B. effects C. force D. situation
Question 32. According to the passage, the city life can offer city dwellers all of the following things EXCEPT
A. the Internet B. friendly communication with neighbors
C. a variety of jobs in different fields D. modern facilities
Question 33. Which statement is TRUE?
A. People in cities just live in large houses and high-rise apartment blocks.
B. All of the urban dwellers have low incomes.
C. Some people living in cities have to take part-time jobs
D. Women in cities wear "Ao dai" in their daily life.

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Question 34. The most important reason why people move to cities is
A. to look for a better life B. to take part-time jobs
C. to look for a complicated life D. to have busy days
Question 35. What may industrialization and modernization lead to?
A. some changes in lifestyle
B. the disappearance of Western-styled clothings
C. the fact that women no longer wear Ao dai
D. global integration

Bài 92. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1.0 point)
Over the last five years, more and more students from the school have taken part environmental projects such
as tree planting and improving the school the school grounds. But no matter how much you do, there’s always more
that can be (31) to improve the place where we live.
This year students from the Conversation Club plan to work with local people to make a community garden
near the school. As Tim, a student. Says: “No one (32) to live in an unattractive area. If we
work together, we can turn these areas into spaces that we can enjoy (33) time in.” This kind of local action
is not just about the environment. It also helps people get to know (34) neighbors and
it can help build stronger communities.
If you care (35) the state of your town, and you are interested in talking part in the project,
please contact the school for further information.
Question 31. A. done B. does C. do D. did
Question 32. A. stay B. stays C. wants D. want
Question 33. A. doing B. paying C. spending D. giving
Question 34. A. their B. his C. its D. her
Question 35. A. about B. on C. at D. in

Bài 93. 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 questions. (1.0 point)
Being overshadowed by Ha Long Bay to the north, Cat Ba Island is often left out of out of the itineraries of the
majority of travelers coming to Viet Nam. Nevertheless, Cat Ba Island is one of the most underrated destinations in
Viet Nam.
The massive island of Cat Ba is a fantastic destination ecotourism and adventure activities in Northern Viet Nam.
Cat Ba National Park, which was established on 31st March 1986 is one of the most ecologically diverse national
parks in Viet Nam. The park possesses seven different ecosystems, both underway and inland. It is home to thirty-two
types of mammals, along with seventy bird species, and more than a thousand species of plants, hundreds of which can
be used as medicines.
There are several different hiking and trekking routes through rugged and forested mountain within Cat Ba
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worried if their fitness is not very good. In addition, travel can take a side visit to explore the exquisite
Trung Trang cave or discover the traditional village of Viet Hai.
Question 36. The word 'exquisite’ in the passage is closest in meaning to .
A. quiet B. ugly C. beautiful D. plain
Question 37. Which of the following is NOT true about Cat Ba National Park according to the passage?
A. It is one of the most diverse national parks in Viet Nam.
B. There are seven different ecosystems in Cat Ba National Park.
C. It was established in 1986.
D. Hiking and trekking in Cat Ba National Park requires a high level of fitness.
Question 38. The underlined word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. ecosystem B. Cat Ba National Park
C. Cat Ba Island D. Northern Viet Nam
Question 39. Cat Ba Island is suitable for .
A. experiencing urban life
B. ecotourism and adventure activities in Northern Viet Nam
C. many indoor activities
D. scientific research and exploration
Question 40. Many travelers choose not to visit Cat Ba Island because .
A. they think Ha Long Bay is much better
B. there is too much rain there
C. it is not a good destination for tourism
D. it is too far from Ha Long Bay

Bài 94. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1.0 point)
It's estimated that about three billion people use the Internet computer network around the world. Most people
use the Internet to get information and for entertainment. (26) , a new study
shows us that almost 10% of Internet surfers are using it so often that it is seriously harming lives. (27) study says that
these people may find it difficult to stop using the Internet because they have
become (28) . According to a psychologist in the field, 30% of Intermet (29) say
that they use the Internet to escape from problems or emotions. The study also shows that having a chat or discussion
with strangers (30) the Internet is one of the most addictive activities.
Question 26: A. although B. However C. because D. therefore
Question 27: A. The B. A C. An D. Some
Question 28: A. addictive B. famous C. addicted D. boring
Question 29: A. usage B. using C. sellers D. users
Question 30: A. with B. on C. in D. at

Bài 95. 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 questions. (1.0 point)

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If you would like to improve your English, one thing you can do is to build up your vocabulary. In order to
do this, you have to practice a lot. I'm afraid there is not a short cut for this. But there are many effective ways.
First of all, you should read a lot. You can read short stories, comics, newspapers, magazines, etc. depending on
your English level. As you read, you can try to guess the meanings of unknown words from the context of the
sentence. If you cannot, then look up the definition in a dictionary. English to English dictionary should be your
first choice and keep the translator as last. Another way of building vocabulary is to watch movies in English
which will also help with pronunciation. Try to be involved with the language as much as you can. Keep a
vocabulary notebook and write down a few words each day. Keep in mind that you have to revise them regularly.
In my opinion, to communicate with people all you need is words. Even if you just say the words one after
another, people most likely will understand what you mean regardless of the order of the words and grammar.

Question 31: What is the main idea of this passage?

A. What we can do to improve our English.
B. The difficulties in learning English.
C. Problems of learning a second language.
D. The best way of communicating in English.
Question 32: The word "effective" in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. expensive B. careful C. useful D. funny
Question 33: The writer's advice for English learners is
A. finding a short cut to practice English. B. using a dictionary for translation.
C. avoiding English to English dictionary. D. writing down some words every day.
Question 34: What is the most important thing to communicate with people according to the writer?
A. Grammar B. Vocabulary
C. Order of the words D. Advanced English course
Question 35: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. We should use a translator for all unknown words.
B. We should read a lot and see movies in English.
C. We should take notes when we learn new words.
D. We should practice speaking as much as we can.

Bài 96. Read the text carefully, and then choose the most suitable answers (A, B, C or D) (1pt)
Did you know that reading can (31) your mind active and engaged well into old age? Several years
ago when I was working as a newspaper reporter, I interviewed a woman who was a resident at a local nursing home.
She was 100 years old. She read (32) one book per week. She was bright, intelligent and fun to talk with. "I
love to read. It helps me keep up with what is going (33) in the world," she said. "A friend of (34)
brings me a new book every week. I look forward to her visits and I
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well. For one thing, reading a good story can help you forget some of the problems in your own life. For the other
thing, reading also sets a good (35) for younger generations.
Question 31. A. make B. keep C. give D. take
Question 32. A. between B. in all C. at least D. at all
Question 33. A. for B. out C. off D. on
Question 34. A. mine B. my C. me D. I
Question 35. A. view B. goal C. example D. story

Bài 97. Read the passage. Choose the option A, B, C or D that best fits each gap. (1pt)
Britain is now a highly industrialized country and there are only 238,000 farms in the UK. More and more
farmers leave the land because they can not earn enough money to survive. Only large farms are economic and
because of this most British farm are big. They usually grow cereals in the east of England and raise sheep and cowsin
the north of England and Scotland. The small family farms often have to earn more money by offering bed and
breakfast accommodation to tourists.
Farming methods in Britain have also changed. Fields used to be quite small, divided by hedges which were
sometimes a thousand years old and full of wild flowers and birds. Many hedges were pulled up to allow farmers to
use mordern machinery. Now most fields in England are large by European standards.
Question 36. British farmers give up working on their farms because .
A.they are tired of the farm work B.they can’t earn their own living by farming C.they
want to continue to live D. they are forced to leave the land
Question 37. Most British farms are big because .
A. there are plenty of abandoned land B.farming is now industrialized
C. small farms are uneconomic D. most British farmers are rich
Question 38. The small family farms often offer bed and breakfast accommodation to tourists .
A. to show their friendship
B. because they want to have more tourists to their farms
C. in order to improve their earnings
D. so that the tourists will return in their farm the next time
Question 39. Fields on British farms were .
A. seperated from each other by hedges B. full of wild flowers and birds
C. a thousand years old D. all are correct
Question 40. Which of the following sentences is not true?
A. Industries are developed in Britain
B. Breeding farms are usually in the north of England
C. Many hedges are pulled down for farmers to expand their farms
D. Most fields in England are now larger than they used to be

Bài 98. Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) that best completes the passage.
There are many (31) villages in Viet Nam, but Quat Dong village in Ha Noi is widely known for its
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Embroidery has been developing around here (32) the 17th century. In the past, local skilled
artisans were chosen to make sophisticated embroidered costumes for the Vietnamese King, Queen and other Royal
family members. The first man who taught the local people how (33) was Dr. Le Cong Hanh, who lived during
the Le dynasty. He learned how to embroider while on a trip to China as an envoy, and taught the villagers of Quat
Dong after his return. (34) these skills eventually spread
cross the country, the Quat Dong’s artisans’ creations are still the most appreciated. In (35) to create
beautiful embroideries, an artisan must be patient, careful and have an eye for design, along with clever hands.
Nowadays, Quat Dong products may range from clothes, bags, pillowcases, to paintings and decorations, which are
exported to many countries.
31.A. number B. exist C. embroidery D. population
32. A. in B. at C. on D. for
33.A. embroidering B. to embroider C. embroidered D. embroider
34.A. Because B. So that C. Although D. In spite of
35.A. quarter B. order C. effort D. notice
Bài 99. Read the text and choose the best answer to complete each sentence below.
A MISSION TO MARS
Have you ever had a dream about traveling to another planet in our solar system? If you have, there is an actual
programme that is happening right now, and it hopes to send people to Mars in 2023. Known as the Mars One
Mission, it will send a crew of four people on a one-way mission to colonize Mars. Those chosen people will have to
be ready to say good-bye to the earth forever, as there will not be a return trip.
For the people chosen, they will have to learn to do many different things. First of all, they will be living the rest
of their lives with just a handful of other people, so they all must have personalities that allow them to get along.
Second, the living quarters that they will have won’t be very spacious, so they will have to deal with that condition as
well. If they feel homesick, they will only be able to communicate with people back on the earth via e-mail and videos
and audio sent back and forth. However, there won’t be any real-time communication. Even at the speed of light,
communication between the earth and Mars takes about 20 minutes.
Whether the Mars One Mission will actually happen is the big question that a lot of people are asking. There is an
enormous skepticism in the science community, and Wired magazine gave the mission a miserable score of two out of
ten on its probability scale. However, for those who dream to go to Mars, at least they can say there is a possibility that
it could happen.
36.Who might like to go on this mission?
A. People who get along with others
B. People who get homesick easily
C. People with angry personalities
D. People who don't like to communicate
37.What will NOT happen to the people who go on the Mars One Mission?
A. They will communicate with people on the earth.
B. They will have to live with other people.
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D. They will return to do the earth.
38.What will NOT be spacious?
A. The spaceship B. The magazines
C. The mission D. The living quarters
39. Which of the following is considered miserable?
A. A crew on board of the Mars One Mission.
B. A score of the programme on the probability scale.
C. A personality of people taking part in the programme.
D. A mission of astronauts to the ISS.
40. How long will it take for a message to come back from Mars?
A. Around 20 minutes B. Only a few seconds
C. Almost immediately D. About an hour

I. Read the text below and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space.(1.0 pt)
To many people, their friends are the most important in their life. Really good friends always
(31) joys and sorrows with you and never turn their backs on you. Your best friend may be
someone you have known all your life or someone you have grown (32) with.There are
all sorts of things that can (33) about this special relationship. It may be the result of enjoying
the same activities and sharing experiences. Most of us have met someone that we have immediately felt relaxed
with as if we had known them for ages. However, it really takes you years to get to know someone well (34)
to consider your best friend.To the majority of us, this is
someone we trust completely and (35) understands us better than anyone else. It's the person
you can tell him or her your most intimate secrets.
31. A. have B. share C. give D. spend
32. A. up B. through C. on D. in
33. A. provide B. bring C. cause D. result
34. A. such B. too C. enough D. so
35. A. whose B. whom C. which D. who
II. 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 40. (1.0 point)
Modern life is impossible without travelling. The fastest way of travelling is by air. With a modern airliner
you can travel in one day to places which it took a month or more to get to a hundred years ago.
Travelling by train is slower than by air, but it has its advantages. You can see the country you are travelling
through. Modern trains have comfortable seats and dining cars. They make even the longest journey enjoyable.
Some people prefer to travel by sea when it is possible. There are large liners and river boats. You can visit
many other countries and different places. Travelling by sea is a very pleasant way to spend a holiday.
Many people like to travel by car. You can make your own timetable. You can travel three or four hundred
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where there is something interesting to see, at a good restaurant where you can enjoy a good meal, or at a hotel to
spend the night. That is why travelling by car is popular for pleasure trips, while people usually take a train or a plane
when they are travelling on business.
36. From the passage we know the fastest way of travelling is .
A. by car B. by train C. by air D. by sea
37. If we travel by car, we can .
A. make the longest journey enjoyable
B. make our own timetable
C. travel to a very far place in several minutes
D. travel only fifty or one hundred miles a day
38. The underlined word "They" in the passage refers to .
A. modern trains in the country B. the travellers on the modern trains
C. the slower ways of travelling D. comfortable seats and dining cars
39. When people travel on business, they usually take .
A. a train or a plane B. a boat or a train
C. a plane or a car D. a car or a boat
40. How many ways of travelling are mentioned in the passage?
A. three B. four C. five D. six

Ex 4. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Rickshaw in Vietnamese Life
It is just simple and ordinary as its (31) ………….. . No noisy sound from engines, no obscure (mờ mịt)
smoke and no spending too much for commuting. From a long time ago, Vietnamese people have thought of the
rickshaw as a familiar means of transportation when going out. It is not only close-knit to Vietnamese but also
connected strongly with the foreigners (32)..............................................................all of them were attracted by this
unique means at the first time visiting Viet Nam.
The rickshaw has existed for a long time in Vietnamese life,and become quite necessary as the breath in a
body. Not only the Vietnamese feel (33)...........................to rickshaw, foreigners are also impressed by this unique
vehicle. They will be fond of sitting on the rickshaw for a sightseeing tour around Sword Lake or a round on the streets
to take dreamy and peaceful photos in the ancient citadel.
Traveling in a rickshaw is the time for peacefully(34)......................windy sunset and bright sunrises on the
beach of Nha Trang or Da Nang or elsewhere. How pleasant it is for you to enjoy a relaxing feeling on the short urban
trip.
Viet Nam is becoming more and more modern; however, rickshaw still survives (35)...........................the time
and has a stand in theminds of the residents.
Question 31. A.presence B.appearance C.judgment D.performance
Question 32. A.despite B. since C. due to D.whereas
Question 33. A.close B.closed C.closest D.closing
Question 34. A.welcome B.welcoming C.welcomed D.being welcomed

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Question 35. A.upon B.within C.along D. through

Ex 5. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
WORLD BBQ
To some people, there is nothing more appetizing than the smell of meat sizzling over an open fire. Throughout the
world, people love to eat barbecue because it lets them together with friends and family to enjoy a meat that brings
them back to their caveman roots. Cooking over coals or an open flame makes people feel more sociable.
Most countries have barbecue traditions, and they usually take place on national holidays. In the United States, it is
a tradition to have a barbecue of hamburgers and hot dogs on July 4, which is Independence Day. In Taiwan, people
get together to eat barbecue during the Moon Festival, and the smell of burning coal is in the air all day.
In South America, and in Argentina in particular, barbecue is a way of life. All sorts of meats and sausages are put
on a large grill together over hot coals. Barbecue is even considered the national dish in Argentina, and it is given the
name asado in Portuguese. This means not only the dish, but also the social event that surrounds an Argentina
barbecue.
When a person speaks about Turkish and Middle Eastern barbecue, the kebab immediately comes to mind. The
tradition of taking different meats, and sometimes vegetables as well, and spearing them with a sharp stick called a
skewer has crossed cultural lines today. Practically, anywhere in the English-speaking world, the thought of shish-
kebab will make barbecue lovers' mouths water.
Wherever you go in the world, you are almost certain to come across a local method of preparing barbecue.
If you visit different places, be bold and try whatever the local specialities are.
Question 36. What does the phrase "brings them back to their caveman roots" in paragraph 1 mean?
A. Make people want to eat barbecue on an open flame
B. Keep people from eating meat
C. Make people think about how things were with their ancestors
D. Cause people to act more sociable during festivals
Question 37. Where is barbecue considered a way of life?
A. The United States B. Taiwan
C. The Middle East D. Argentina
Question 38. What are the sharp sticks that are used to cook meat called?
A. Specialities B. Skewers C. Shish-kebabs D. Asado sai
Question 39. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Cooking over open fires makes people feel less sociable.
B. Shish-kebabs are well-known in Turkey.
C. People in the United States eat hamburgers and hot dogs.
D. Argentina's asado is considered the national dish.
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A. Barbecue is a healthy way to eat meat.
B. People today are eating more vegetables with their barbecue.
C. Local barbecue specialities can be found all over the world.
D. People in some countries mostly use sausages when they barbecue.

I. Read and decide which option A, B, C best fits each space. (1pt)
Today, supermarkets are found in almost every large city in the world. But the firstsupermarket (31)
opened only fifty years ago. It was opened in New York by a mannamed MichaelCullen. A
supermarket isdifferent(32) other types of stores in severalways.Insupermarkets, goods are placed on
openshelves.The (33) choose what
theywantandtakethemtothecheckoutcounter.Thismeansthatfewershopassistantsareneededthaninother stores. The way
products are displayed is another difference between supermarkets and many other types ofstores;(34)
example, in supermarkets, there is usually a displayof smallinexpensive items just in front of the
checkout counter: candies, chocolates, magazines, cheap foods and so on. Most customers(35)
go to a supermarket buy goods from a shoppinglist. They know exactly what they need to buy.
They do the shopping according to a plan.
31. A.is B.hasbeen C.was D.were
32. A.inB.from C.of D.with
33.A. customers B. managers C.assistants D.sellers
34. A.in B.for C. of D. by
35.A.whoB. what C. which D. whom
II. Read the text then choose the best answer to fill in the blank. (1pt)
I often hear or read about “natural disasters” – the eruption of Mount St. Helen, a volcano in the state of
Washington; Hurricane Andrew in Florida; the floods in the American Midwest; terrible all over the world; huge fires;
and so on and so on. But I’ll never forget my first personal experience with the strangeness of nature – “the London Killer
Fog” of 1952. It began on Thursday, December 4, when a high – pressure system (warm air) covered southern
England. With the freezing – cold air below, heavy fog formed. Pollution from factories, cars, and coal stoves mixed
with the fog. The humidity was terrible high, there was no breeze at all. Traffic (cars, trains, and boats) stopped. People
couldn’t see, and some walked onto the railroad tracks or into the river. It was hard to breathe, and many people got sick.
Finally, on Tuesday, December 9, the wind came and the fog went away. But after that, even more people got sick.
Many of them died.
36. Which “natural disaster” isn’t mentioned in the text?
A. a volcano B. a flood C. a tornado C. a muslide
37. What is his unforgettable personal experience?
A. a high – pressure system. B. the heavy fog in London in 1952.
C. the strangeness of nature. D. the heavy snow
38. How long did the “London Killer Fog” last?
A. for four days. B. for five days. C. for six days. D. for seven days.
39. What didn’t happen during the time of “London Killer Fog”?
A. heavy rain. B. humidity. C. pollution. D. traffic.

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40. Why did the traffic stop?
A. Because of the rain. B. Because of the windy weather.
C. Because of the snowy weather. C. Because of the heavy fog.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1.0 point)
These days it is impossible to open a newspaper (31) reading about the damage we are doing to the environment. The
earth is being (32) and the future looks bad. What can each of us do?
We cannot clean up our polluted rivers and seas overnight. Nor can we stop the disappearance of plants and
animals. But we can stop adding to the problem (33) scientists look for answers.
It (34) not be easy to change our lifestyle completely but some steps are easy to take: cut down the amount of
driving you do, use as little plastic as possible or save energy. We must all make a decision to work for the future of
our planet if we want to ensure a (35) world for our grandchildren.
Question 31. A. B. C. D.
Question 32. without
A. and
B. C.but or
D.
noticed
Question 33. A. warned
B. known
C. threatened
D.
Question since
34. A. while
B. during
C. when
D. have
Question must
35. A. should
B. may
C. to
D. the
worse better best best
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
questions. (1.0 point)
Have you ever noticed advertisements which says “Learn a foreign language in 6 weeks, or your money back.
From the first day your pronunciation will be excellent. Just send…” and so on? Of course, it never happens quite
like that. One’s mother language is easier to learn, but it also requires a lot of practice to be fluent. And think how
much practice that gets! Before the Second World War, people usually learned a foreign language in order to read the
literature of the country.
Now speaking a foreign language is what most people want. Every year millions of people start learning one.
How they do it? Some people try it at home, with books and records of tapes; some use radio or television programs;
some use computers and network; others go to evening classes. If they use the language only 2 or 3 times a week, it
will take a long time, like learning a foreign language at school. A few people try to learn a the language fast by
studying for 6 or more hours a day. It is clearly easier to learn the language in the country where it is spoken.
However, most people cannot afford this, and for many it is not necessary. They need the language in order to do their
work better. For example, scientists and doctors chiefly need to be able to read books and reports in the foreign
language. Whether the language is learned quickly or slowly, it is hard work. Machines and good books will help, but
they cannot do the students’ work for him.
Question 36. According to some advertisements, you .
A. have to pay your money if you cannot master a foreign language in 6 weeks.
B. needn’t pay your money if you cannot master a foreign language in 6 weeks.

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C. must pay your money if you cannot master a foreign language in 6 weeks.
D. will be paid much money if you cannot master a foreign language in 6 weeks.
Question 37. Now most people try to learn a foreign language in order to .
A. read the literature of the country
B. read books and reports
C. do their work better
D. go to foreign countries
Question 38. The best way to learn a foreign language is .
A. to go to the country where the language is spoken
B. to use machines and good books
C. to go to evening classes
D. to do as the advertisements tell you to
Question 39. Learning a foreign language is a hard job .
A. only for scientists and doctors
B. only for the students at schools
C. for those people at home
D. for most people
Question 40. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. it is very difficult to learn a foreign language, including the native language.
B. few people can afford to learn a foreign language in the country where it is spoken.
C. to learn one’s mother tongue also need a lot of practice.
D. machines and good books are useless for us to learn a foreign language.

I. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1.0 point)
Someone once said that there are three kinds of people who are (31) in sport: people who take part, people
who watch at the stadium, and people who watch on television. It’s not very exciting to stay at home to watch T.V, but
on the other hand, television enables us to enjoy all kinds of sports (32) . We can watch a racing car overtake
another, see the cyclist cross the finishing line or enjoy the goals of your favorite football (33) . The first time I
watched a tennis match was on television, and I found it (34) interesting. It’s not always easy to travel long
distances to football (35) , and television is a good solution. We should all try to keep fit and have other interests as
good habits.

31. A. fond B. keen C. interested D. succeed

32. A. even C. invent
33. A. team B. class C. group D. band
34. A. valuable B. unexpectedly C. imaginative D. real
35. A. teams B. fans C. area D. grounds
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
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Do you ever think about what schools will be like in the future? Many people think that students will study
most regular classes such as maths, science and history online.
Students will probably learn these subjects anywhere using a computer. What will happen if students have problems
with a subject? They might connect with a teacher through live video conferencing. Expert teachers from learning centers
will give students help wherever they live.
Students will still take classes in a school, too. Schools will become places for learning social skills. Teachers
will guide students in learning how to work together, in getting along with each other. They will help students with
group projects both in and out of the classroom.
Volunteer work and working at local businesses will teach students important life skills about the world they
live in. This will help students become an important part of their communities.
Some experts say it will take five years for changes to begin in schools. Some say it will take longer. Most
people agree, though, that computers will change education the way TVs and telephones changed life for people all
over the world years before.
Câu 36. What will happen if students meet difficulties with a subject?
A. Schools will organize a live video conference to help students with problems.
B. They will meet their teachers in person for help with problems with the subject.
C. They will telephone the teachers who are staying at the school to seek their help.
D. Teachers will give them help through live video conferencing.
Câu 37. Students will still go to school to .
A. learn social skills B. learn all subjects
C. play with their friends D. use computers
Câu 38. The main role of teachers in the future will be .
A. organizing live video conferences B. providing students with knowledge
C. guiding students to learn computers D. helping students with group projects
Câu 39. Students will learn important life skills through .
A. taking online classes B. doing volunteer work
C. working in international businesses D. going to school every day
Câu 40. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. All classes will be taught online in the future.
B. Teachers will help students from home in the future.
C. Computers will change education in the future.
D. Kids won’t have to go to school in the future.

II. 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 questions. (1.0 point)
In the early 17th century, most of the southern region of Vietnam was nearly uninhabited and in the position of
Ho Chi Minh City, there was a small village formed with a few residents. However, thanks to its advantage in location,
the town grew both economically and politically. By the 19thcentury, this had become a cultural hub of the South as
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You might not know that there was a time Saigon was referred to as the Pearl of the Far East. Sadly, having
been through various occurrences and two disastrous wars has stunted the city’s development. Only after the political
instabilities had settled, Saigon recovered miraculously and maintained its leading position in terms of both the
economics and culture. Officially named as Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon today has 22 districts in total and attracts
hundreds of thousands of tourists annually.
36. What is the best title of the passage?
A. Saigon: Lost and Found B. Saigon: Then and Now
C. Saigon: Now and Then D. Saigon: Hub of the South East Vietnam
37. According to the passage, Saigon was in the early 17thcentury.
A. a financial center B. an uninhabited region
C. a small village D. an important city
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38. What happened with Saigon in the 19 century?
A. It became popular all over Asia.
B. It became a cultural hub of the South and an important trading center of Vienam.
C. It became the most important trading center in the world.
D. It was no longer visited by international tourists.
39. The city’s development has been stunted because of .
A. two disastrous wars
B. some major historic events
C. natural disasters and disastrous wars
D. different occurrences and disastrous wars
40. The word “occurrences” is closest in meaning to .
A. situations B. adventures C. incidents D. affairs

66- 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.
About 80 percent of American high school students work at part-time jobs in the evenings, on weekends or in
summer. These part-time jobs bring teenagers great advantages.
One of the benefits of the work is the students can learn the skills that will be useful for the rest of their
lives. When they work, they have to manage both the job and schoolwork. To be able to do so, they must be very
organized and able to keep a sensible schedule. They also learn to cope with the job stress apart from the stress
of the schoolwork. Some of the most stressful jobs include teaching, nursing, and police work. These skills help
prepare teenagers for their later careers. High school students who work are more likely to succeed as adults than
people who enter the job market at a later age with no work experience.
Teenagers want a lot of expensive things: clothes, mp3 players, trips with their friends, etc.
Not all parents can afford them. And even if they can, the teens might not really appreciate that money because
they did not earn it. When teenagers make money for themselves, they know its true and are less likely to spend
it foolishly.
Question 1. According to the passage, when teenagers have jobs, they are more likely to .

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A. want expensive things
B. spend foolishly
C. the teens might not really appreciate that money
D. appreciate money
Question 2. How much percent of American high school students work at part-time jobs?
A. about 80 B. about 95 C. about 90 D. about 85
Question 3. The word “cope with” in the passage is closest in meaning to .
A. deal with B. meet face to face C. fight against D. suffer from
Question 4. According to the passage, what is NOT an effect of part-time jobs?
A. Teenagers are more likely to have successful careers
B. Teenagers become stressed
C. Teenagers become organized
D. The students can learn the skills that will be useful for the rest of their lives.
Question 5. Which of the following is a good title for the passage?
A. Part-time jobs cause stress
B. Teenagers don't like part-time jobs
C. Why teenagers should work ?
D. Advantages and disadvantages of part-time jobs

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 other numbered blanks. (P54)
One kind of culture shock (16) by international students in the United States is difficulty in
communicating with Americans. When they first arrive in the United States, they soon realize that their
(17) skill is poor. First of all, they lack vocabulary, and they have poor pronunciation, so American people
cannot understand them. For example, a few days ago, I (18) an American
student how to get to the library, but because I have trouble pronouncing “r’s “ and “ l’s”, the student didn’t
understand me. I finally (19) write it on a piece of paper. Also, Americans talk too fast, so it
is often impossible to understand them. In addition, Americans also use a lot of slang and idioms (20)
meanings non- native speakers do not know. In short, communication is probably the first problem the
international students face in the United States.
Question 16. A. facing B. faced C. face D. faces
Question 17. A. writing B. verbal C. listening D. reading
Question 18. A. was asking B. have asked C. ask D. asked
Question 19. A. might B. should C. had to D. could
Question 20. A. which B. that C. whose D. of whom

67- Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer for each for each of the questions (1,0point)
If you live in a city, you will probably see many people, hear the noise of traffic, and smell the pollution from
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farmers. They lived in small communities in the country. Now many people are leaving the farms and moving into the
cities. They are looking for better jobs. As a result, the cities are growing very quickly. Most cities are becoming more
crowded. People are driving more cars, burning more fuel, using more water, eating more food, making more garbage,
and producing more things in factories than ever before. Life in modern cities can bring many opportunities, but also
many difficulties. The authorities are trying to plan for a better future. They are building new roads, putting up new
houses, looking for more water sources, and limiting growth in certain areas. But people are still crowding into the
cities faster than the cities can take them. They are running out of space. There are no easy answers to this problem.
Question 36: What is the main topic of the passage?
A. the country life B. the city life
C. the benefits of living in cities D. the benefits of living in the countryside
Question 37: Which of the following sentences is not true?
A. The pollution in the cities only comes from cars.
B. In the past, most people lived in small communities in the country.
C.The cities are now growing very quickly and most cities are becoming more crowded.
D. The cities are running out of space.
Question 38: Life in modern cities can bring many .
A. luck B. success C. chances D.
advantages
Question 39: The phrase “as a result” is closest in meaning to .
A. but B. however C. besides D. therefore
Question 40: The word “they” refers to .
A. the cities B. people C. areas
D. water sources

69_Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1.0 point)
The people of Viet Nam have (26) unique and fascinating culture that has been shaped by
thousands of years of history. Vietnamese culture has been influenced by many (27) civilizations: the ancient peoples
that once inhabited the land, the Chinese, the French, and most recently, the Americans and Russians. From all these
outside influences, and centuries of war, oppression, and hardship, they have formed, and (28) their culture.
The people of Vietnam are hard-working and feel strong ties to their families. They are well versed in the arts, and
have (29) several contributions to the world of literature. Apart (30) their
painful history, the Vietnamese people have a culture and many customs, all their own.
Question 26: A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article)
Question 27: A. others B. another C. each D. other
Question 28: A. maintain B. maintained C. to maintaining D. maintaining
Question 29: A. made B. got C. done D. took
Question 30: A. for B. in C. from D. through

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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 questions. (1.0 point)
If you'd like to improve your English, one thing you can do is to build up your vocabulary. In order to do this,
you have to practice a lot. I'm afraid there is not a short cut for this. But there are many effective ways. First of all,
you should read a lot. You can read short stories, comics, newspapers, magazines, etc. Depending on your English
level. As you read, you can try to guess the meanings of unknown words from the context of the sentence. If you
cannot, then look up the definition in a dictionary. English to English dictionary should be your first choice and keen
the translator as last. Another way of building vocabulary is to watch movies in English which will also help with
pronunciation. Try to be involved with the language as much as you can. Keep a vocabulary notebook and write down
a few words each day. Keep in mind that you have to revise them regularly. In my opinion, to communicate with
people all you need is words. Even if you just say the words one after another, people most likely will understand
what you mean regardless of the order of the words and grammar.

Question 31: What is the main idea of this passage?

A. What we can do to improve our English B. The difficulties in learning English
C. Problems of learning a second language D. The best way of communicating in English
Question 32: The word “effective” in the passage is closest in meaning to .
A. expensive B. careful C. useful D. funny
Question 33: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. We should use a translator for all unknown words.
B. We should read a lot and see movies in English.
C. We should take notes when we learn new words.
D. We should practice speaking as much as we can.
Question 34: The writer’s advice for English learners is .
A. finding a short cut to practice English B. using a dictionary for translation
C. avoiding English to English dictionary D. writing down some words every day
Question 35: What is the most important thing to communicate with people according the writer?
A. Grammar B. Vocabulary C. Order of the words D. Advanced English course

61-Home_Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1.0 point)
Lying next to the beautiful Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba Island is considered one of the must-visit destinations of
Vietnam. Cat Ba has three main beaches (31) visitors can sunbathe and enjoy the beauty of the sea, especially at
sunset. For those who prefer (32) activities, they can try rock climbing, kayaking, or snorkeling.

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Summer is the best time to visit Cat Ba because of the sunny days, less rain and high temperature. There are
many suitable beachside activities for tourists to join in. (33) during this time, the beaches can be more crowded
than usual. If you want to have the beaches all to yourself, come early in the morning.
(34) other islands in Vietnam, Cat Ba offers a wide variety of quality seafood. The restaurants here
have great views of the bay and the service is excellent. Let’s (35) a trip to Cat Ba and you will certainly have
the best time with your beloved family or friends.
Question 31: A. whom B. where C. when D. who
Question 32: A. physician B. physically C. physical D. physics
Question 33: A. Therefore B. Because of C. Even D. So that
Question 34: A. Without B. Like C. In D. Liking
Question 35: A. to take B. takes C. taking D. take
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 questions. (1.0 point)
There are different ways to keep fit. One of the most important ways is by exercising. Exercising must be done
regularly. The amount of exercise done each time is dependent on the free time that a person has. Exercises can be
done from twenty minutes to an hour. Sometimes, daily five-minute exercises are just as effective.
Exercising can take place both indoors and outdoors. Those who exercise indoors often do so in the comfort of
gymnasiums. They train on equipment that has been specifically designed for the different parts of the body.
Sometimes, games can also be played indoors. Badminton courts and even some swimming pools are found indoors.
There are many different types of outdoor exercises. These include tennis, cycling and even rock climbing.
Most people enjoy outdoor activities because they like being in the Sun or are attracted to its sense of peace and quiet.
Yet there are others who like the wind blowing against them. Some of these activities are only suitable for people who
love adventure.
The type of exercise a person takes up often depends on his lifestyle and personality. It is important that a
person finds an exercise that is suitable for him.
Question 36: The highlighted phrase “do so” in the passage refers to .
A. exercise indoors B. exercise outdoors
C. take place D. train on equipment
Question 37: Which of the following is NOT a place for indoor exercise as mentioned in the passage?
A. Tennis courts B. Swimming pools C. Gymnasiums D. Badminton courts
Question 38: According to the passage, why do some people spend less time exercising?
A. They keep fit not by exercising. B. Gymnasiums are expensive.
C. Five minutes is effective for them. D. They do not have much free time.
Question 39: Which of the following influences the particular type of exercise a person takes up?
A. Health B. Lifestyle C. Occupation D. Income
Question 40: Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Rock climbing is suitable for more adventurous people.
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C. Facilities in gymnasiums are not effective.
D. People should exercise from time to time.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1.0 point)
Community service is when you work for free to help benefit the public or your community. Usually,
students (26) to do community service as volunteers, meaning that they choose to help out
because they want to do so.
Community service is important (27) many reasons. Taking part in volunteering teaches
compassion and understanding. You can volunteer for something you really believe and have a(n) (28)
in, and can volunteer as much as you'd like or have time for. Community service develops a sense
of social responsibility - a global view of society and a heart for "giving back" and helping (29)
. It also provides an opportunity to apply what you have learnt to real life events, and to develop
life skills. (30) , it allows you to build relationships with peers and adults. It also helps
you to improve the quality of life.
Question 26. A. choose B. select C. pick D. accept
Question 27. A. with B. of C. to D. for
Question 28. A. liking B. interest C. keenness D. eagerness
Question 29. A. another B. other C. others D. the other
Question 30. A. However B. Furthermore C. Nevertheless D. Therefore

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 questions. (1.0 point)
Unlike life in the countryside, which is often considered to be simple and traditional, life in the city is modern and
complicated. People from different regions move to cities in the hope of having a better life for themselves and their
children. With plenty of job opportunities available in the city, the inhabitants work as secretaries, businessmen,
teachers, government officials, factory workers, street vendors or construction workers and so on.
The high cost of living requires city dwellers, especially those with low income, to work harder or to take part-
time jobs. For many people, daily life typically involves getting up in the early morning to do exercise in public parks,
preparing for a hard day of working and studying, then travelling along crowded boulevards or narrow streets filled
with motor scooters and returning home late at night. They usually live in large houses, high-rise apartment blocks or
even in small rental rooms equipped with modern facilities, like the Internet, telephone, television, and so on.
Industrialization and modernization, as well as global integration, have big impacts on lifestyle in cities. The most
noticeable impact is the Western style of clothes. The Ao dai, Vietnamese traditional clothes - is no longer regularly
worn in Vietnamese women’s daily life. Instead, jeans, T-shirts and fashionable clothes are widely preferred.
Question 31: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Life in the city B. Advantages of living in the city

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C. Differences between country life and city life D. Typical life of a city dweller
Question 32: The word “impact” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. effect B. action C. situation D. force
Question 33: The most important reason why people move to the city is .
A. to have busy days B. to take part-time jobs
C. to look for a better life D. to look for a complicated life
Question 34: According to the passage, city life can offer city dwellers all of the following things EXCEPT
.
A. the Internet B. a variety of jobs in different fields
C. friendly communication with neighbors D. modern facilities
Question 35: Industrialization and modernization may lead to .
A. the disappearance of Western-styled clothes B. global integration
C. the fact that women no longer wear Ao dai D. changes in lifestyles
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (1 point)
The astronauts could not have reached the moon without the invention of rockets. We live in the age of rockets, but do
you know that rockets are not a modern (31) ? For centuries, rockets were used to entertain people. The Chinese
used rockets (32) fireworks. In the 13th century, rockets were first used in war. The Mongols used rockets to
attack a Chinese city in 1232. These early rockets could not (33)
very far. However, in 1885 a Russian scientist discovered a better fuel for rockets. This liquid fuel gave rockets
much more power. Then in 1919 a new age of rockets began. In that year an American scientist, Robert Goddard, said
that it was (34) to send a rocket to the moon! Goddard launched his first liquid- fuelled rocket in 1923. It flew
184 feet. Almost 12 years later, he sent a rocket 7,500 feet into the air in 1935. Russian rockets sent the first (35)
into orbit in 1957. Just 12 years later the first man walked on the moon – thanks to rockets! Where will rockets take us
next?
Question 31. A. invention B. discovery C. finding D. result
Question 32. A. in B. result C. to D. for
Question 33. A. tour B. travel C. go D. move
Question 34. A. probable B. likely C. possible D. feasible
Question 35. A. satellite B. rocket C. planet D. object

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 (1 point)
There is growing evidence that urbanization has a sharp impact on climate, causing changes that can wreak havoc on
precipitation patterns that supply the precious resource of water. The heavy amounts of heat and pollution rising from
cities both delay and stimulate the fall of precipitation, depriving some areas of rain while drenching others.
Cities are on average one to ten degrees warmer than the surrounding undeveloped areas. Cities also produce large
amounts of pollutants called aerosols, gaseous suspensions of dust particles or byproducts from the burning of fossil
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the microscopic particles act as multiple surfaces on which the moisture in clouds can condense as tiny droplets. This
can prevent or delay the formation of larger raindrops that fall more easily from the sky, or it can cause the rain to fall
in another location.
In California, pollution blows eastward and causes a precipitation shortage of around one trillion gallons a year across
the Sierra Nevada mountain range. By contrast, in very humid cities, such as Houston, heat and pollutants seem to
invigorate summer storm activity by allowing clouds to build higher and fuller before releasing torrential rains.
Question 36. The fact that urbanization plays a part in climate change can be .
A.ignored B.proved C.omitted D.imagined
Question 37. One of the changes in climate by urbanisation is .
A.more pollutants B.undeveloped areas
C.a decrease in pollution D.different precipitation patterns
Question 38. In cities, the rain patterns have been altered because of .
A.heat and pollutants B.microscopic particles C.moisture in clouds D.larger raindrops
Question 39. What does the phrase “wreak havoc on” in paragraph 1 probably mean?
A.do something useful for B.have a positive impact on
C.cause damage to D.make use of
Question 40. Why is Houston mentioned in the passage?
A.To give an example of an area affected by heavy rain
B.To make a contrast with California in pollution
C.Because of Houston's shortage of precipitation
D.Because Houston allows clouds to build higher and fuller

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1.0 point)
Community service is when you work for free to help benefit the public or your community. Usually,
students (26) to do community service as volunteers, meaning that they choose to help out
because they want to do so.
Community service is important (27) many reasons. Taking part in volunteering teaches
compassion and understanding. You can volunteer for something you really believe and have a(n) (28)
in, and can volunteer as much as you'd like or have time for. Community service develops a sense
of social responsibility - a global view of society and a heart for "giving back" and helping (29)
. It also provides an opportunity to apply what you have learnt to real life events, and to develop
life skills. (30) , it allows you to build relationships with peers and adults. It also helps
you to improve the quality of life.
Question 26. A. choose B. select C. pick D. accept
Question 27. A. with B. of C. to D. for
Question 28. A. liking B. interest C. keenness D. eagerness
Question 29. A. another B. other C. others D. the other

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Question 30. A. However B. Furthermore C. Nevertheless D. Therefore

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 questions. (1.0 point)
Unlike life in the countryside, which is often considered to be simple and traditional, life in the city is modern and
complicated. People from different regions move to cities in the hope of having a better life for themselves and their
children. With plenty of job opportunities available in the city, the inhabitants work as secretaries, businessmen,
teachers, government officials, factory workers, street vendors or construction workers and so on.
The high cost of living requires city dwellers, especially those with low income, to work harder or to take part-
time jobs. For many people, daily life typically involves getting up in the early morning to do exercise in public parks,
preparing for a hard day of working and studying, then travelling along crowded boulevards or narrow streets filled
with motor scooters and returning home late at night. They usually live in large houses, high-rise apartment blocks or
even in small rental rooms equipped with modern facilities, like the Internet, telephone, television, and so on.
Industrialization and modernization, as well as global integration, have big impacts on lifestyle in cities. The most
noticeable impact is the Western style of clothes. The Ao dai, Vietnamese traditional clothes - is no longer regularly
worn in Vietnamese women’s daily life. Instead, jeans, T-shirts and fashionable clothes are widely preferred.
Question 31: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Life in the city B. Advantages of living in the city
C. Differences between country life and city life D. Typical life of a city dweller
Question 32: The word “impact” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. effect B. action C. situation D. force
Question 33: The most important reason why people move to the city is .
A. to have busy days B. to take part-time jobs
C. to look for a better life D. to look for a complicated life
Question 34: According to the passage, city life can offer city dwellers all of the following things EXCEPT
.
A. the Internet B. a variety of jobs in different fields
C. friendly communication with neighbors D. modern facilities
Question 35: Industrialization and modernization may lead to .
A. the disappearance of Western-styled clothes B. global integration
C. the fact that women no longer wear Ao dai D. changes in lifestyles

74_ IV. Read the following passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered
blanks. (1.0 pt)
Sociologists have been carrying out research into the social pressure on teenagers. Many adolescents
areunhappy at school (31) they find it difficult to make friends. They may also worry about
theirappearanceand there is a great deal of (32) on them to dress, talk and behave the same as others. This
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There are a number ofprograms forteenagers on TV. They (33) them with practical skills such as
reasoning skills, social skillsandcognitive skills. Sadly, many teenagers act decisively and even do negative things just
to make othersacceptthem. Peer pressure is often the clear reason for teenage smoking, drug abuse or (34)
driving.Teenagers need to keep away from social pressure and to find friends with whom they can
shareemotions,thoughts and responsibilities (35) they have a problem.
Question 31. A. however B. therefore C. but D. because
Question 32. A. pressure B. happiness C. tiredness D. carelessness
Question 33. A. give B. provide C. decide D. donate
Question 34. A. effective B. punctualC. dangerous D. careful
Question 35. A. when B. what C. why D. how
V. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions.
Like many countries, Britain has serious environmental problems. In 1952, more than 4,000 people died in London
because of the smog. The government introduced new laws to stop smog from coal fires and factories and the situation
improved a lot.
Today, London is much cleaner but there is a new problem: smog from cars. In December 1991, there was very
little wind in London and pollution increased. As a result, about 160 people died from pollution in just four days.
Part of the problem is the new "out of town" shopping centres. In the past, people often walked to shops near their
homes or went by bus. Now, many people drive to the new shopping centres. The small shops have disappeared and
more people have to travel to do their shopping.
Many people are trying to reduce the use of cars in Britain. Some cities now have special bicycle lanes, so people cycle to
work. Some people also travel to work together in one car to reduce pollution and costs.
Question 36. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Now smog in London mainly comes from cars.
B. London is much cleaner than before, so nobody dies from pollution any longer.
C. The government once introduced a law against smog from cars and factories.
D. People in cities now go to work by bicycle only.
Question 37. Why do people drive to go shopping?
A. They prefer shops in big shopping centres outside of town.
B. Many new shopping centres have appeared outside of town.
C. Small shops near their homes have disappeared.
D. It has become popular to do shopping in large shopping centres.
Question 38. How many examples are there in the passage of people reducing car use?
A. TwoB. Three C. Four D. Five
Question 39. The word"improved"in the first paragraph probably means
A. got worse B. reduced C. maintained D. became better
Question 40. What is the best title for this passage?
A. Smog in Britain: Past and Present B. The Disadvantages of Cars
C. How People are Reducing Smog in Britain D. Reducing the Use of Cars in Britain

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75_ I. 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. (1.0 point)
Many people dream of living in a foreign country. It can be an amazing experience for those
(31) are willing to settle down in a new place. (32) , there’s one potential problem you
should be aware of: culture shock. Culture shock is the feeling we - get from living in a place that is so different to
where we grew up that we are not sure (33) to deal with it. Societies are (34)
in many different ways. Customs and traditions can be very different and that can sometimes make it
difficult to get on with local people who might not approve of things you do and might object to things you say. You
might be banned from doing things in another country that are perfectly legal in your own. For example, in Singapore
people can be forced to (35) a large fine just for dropping rubbish.
Eventually, though, most people who live abroad fall in love with their adopted country and learn to accept its
differences.
Question 31. A. who B. which C. what D. whose
Question 32. A. Therefore B. However C. Although D. Moreover
Question 33. A. what B. when C. how D. why
Question 34. A. organize B. organizing C. organization D. organized
Question 35. A. spend B. waste C. pay D. borrow
II. 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. (1.0 point)
Sheila, aged 59, says, "I join to see what my grandchildren are doing, as my daughter posts videos and photos of them.
It's a much better way to see what they're doing than waiting for letters and photos in the post."
Ironically, Sheila's grandchildren are less likely to use Facebook themselves. Children under 17 in the UK are
leaving it - only 2.2 million users are under 17 - but they're not going far from their smartphones. Chloe, aged 15, even
sleeps with her phone. "It's my alarm clock so I have to," she says. "I look at it before I go to sleep and as soon as I
wake up."
Unlike her grandmother's generation, Chloe's age group is spending so much time on their phones at home that
they are missing out on spending time with their friends in real life. Sheila, on the other hand, has made contact with
old friends from school she hasn't heard from in forty years. "We use Facebook to arrange to meet all over the
country," she says. "It's changed my social life completely.”
Peter, 38 and father of two teenagers, reports that he used to be on his phone or laptop constantly. “I was always
connected and I felt like I was always working," he says. "How could I tell my kids to get off their phones if I was
always in front of a screen myself?" So, in the evenings and at weekends, he takes his sim card out of his smartphone
and puts it into an old-style mobile phone that can only make calls and send text messages. "I'm not completely cut off
from the world in case of emergencies, but the important thing is I'm setting a good example to my kids and spending
more quality time with them"
Question 36. What is the best title of the passage?
A. Digital Devices in Education B. Digital Habits of Parents
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Question 37. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way Ms. Sheila uses social media?
A. Seeing her grandchildren's videos and photos B. Sending letters and photos to her friends
C. Making contact with her old friends. D. Using Facebook to arrange meetings.
Question 38. What does the word "it" in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. alarm clock B. phone. C. Facebook D. the UK
Question 39. Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Mr. Peter hasn't changed the way he uses his phone at weekends.
B. Many teenagers under 17 in the U.K can't stay away from their phones.
C. All parents have no intention of returning to older technology.
D. Grandparents don't think that digital devices have affected their social life.
Question 40. The phrase "setting a good example" in the last paragraph mostly means
A. making a mistake C. learning from a mistake
B. following a good model D. acting as a good model.
76_ Read the following passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered
blanks. (1.0 pt)
Sociologists have been carrying out research into the social pressure on teenagers. Many adolescents are
unhappy at school (31) they find it difficult to make friends. They may also worry about their
appearance and there is a great deal of (32) on them to dress, talk and behave the same as others. This
phenomenon is called peer pressure, and it is very common in today's society.
There are a number of programs for teenagers on TV. They (33) them with practical skills such as
reasoning skills, social skills and cognitive skills. Sadly, many teenagers act decisively and even do negative things
just to make others accept them. Peer pressure is often the clear reason for teenage smoking, drug abuse or (34)
driving. Teenagers need to keep away from social pressure and to find friends with
whom they can share emotions, thoughts and responsibilities (35) they have a problem.
Question 31. A. however B. therefore C. but D. because
Question 32. A. pressure B. happiness C. tiredness D. carelessness
Question 33. A. give B. provide C. decide D. donate
Question 34. A. effective B. punctual C. dangerous D. careful
Question 35. A. when B. what C. why D. how

Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D to each question. (1.0 pt)
If you have decided to be a doctor or an engineer, it's easy to get information about how to become one. It's
more difficult if you want to be an actor. Nobody can say, "First you do this, then you do that, and one day you're an
actor". But I can tell you some things that will help.
Learning to be an actor usually starts at school. Drama lessons and clubs can teach students many things,
including different ways of acting and how to write their own plays. Writing helps you understand a lot about acting.
But even more important is learning to work in a group with other actors.
However, school lessons and clubs are only one part of learning about being an actor. Find small theatre
groups near where you live - and don't worry about being the star! It doesn't matter if you only have

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one word to say in a play, it will still help you improve. You need to be on stage as much as possible, in a variety of
different types of plays.
When you finish school, you should think about studying at university. Of course, it's possible to be an actor
without going to university, but doing a theatre course is a good idea for some people. These courses may improve
your acting, and also help you learn about a variety of subjects, such as business, history, music and dance.
Question 36. What is the best title for this text?
A. Going to university may help B. How to become an actor
C. My life as an actor D. Different types of acting Jobs
Question 37. According to paragraph 1, if you want to become an actor, it's difficult to .
A. find out what you need to do B. tell people why you want it
C. compare with other jobs D. decide if it's a good job for you
Question 38. What should you do if you only have one word to say in a play?
A. You need to worry about that. B. You shouldn’t worry about that.
C. You should say more than one word. D. You should give up acting.
Question 39. What advice does the writer give in paragraph 3?
A. Meet theatre stars who live near you
B. Remember your words in the play
C. Practice acting outside school.
D. Learn about all kinds of jobs in theatres
Question 40. The phrase "a variety of" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .
A. many B. difficult C. important D. unnecessary

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