Đề cương ôn thi học kì 1 môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 12

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1. HONDAT UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOL REVIEW FOR THE FIRST TERM – ENGLISH 12 -10 YEARS- DECEMBER 2021 I. pronunciation 1. A. helps B. laughs C. cooks D. finds 2. A. neighbors B. friends C. relatives D. photographs 3. A. streets B. phones C. books D. makes 4. A. develops B. takes C. laughs D. volumes 5. A. phones B. streets C. books D. makes 6. A. walks B. steps C. shuts D. plays 7. A. wishes B. practices C. introduces D. leaves 8. A. grasses B. stretches C. comprises D. potatoes 9. A. invited B. attended C. celebrated D. displayed 10. A. removed B. washed C. hoped D. missed 11. A. looked B. laughed C. moved D. stepped 12. A. wanted B. parked C. stopped D. watched 13. A. laughed B. passed C. suggested D. placed 14. A. believed B. prepared C. involved D. liked 15. A. lifted B. lasted C. happened D. decided 16. A. collected B. changed C. formed D. viewed 17. A. city B. country C. by D. very 18. A. places B. houses C. bosses D. offices 19. A. names B. rivers C. seasons D. parts 20.A. empire B. enter C. empty D. end 21. A. united B. developed C. regarded D. attracted 22. A. follow B. below C. known D. down 23. A. south B. about C. borough D. found 24.A. mingle B. fine C. building D. million 25. A. busy B. just C. hundred D. such 26.A. water B. call C. rename D. tall II. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. 1. A. slum B. industrial C. rural D. fluctuate 2. A. provoking B. overload C. propose D. progressive 3. A. climb B. summit C. provide D. survival 4. A. choice B. choir C. moisture D. soil 5. A. around B. south C. thousand D. souvenir 6. A. alive B. kindness C. mindful D. milk 7. A. idiot B. ideal C. idol D. identical 8. A. housing B. established C. centralise D. urbanisation 9. A. expand B. centralise C. densely D. energy 10. A. migrate B. scale C. lasting D. populated 11. A. fluctuate B. sanitation C. established D. communicate 12. A. Biomass B. mould C. problem D. dispose 13. A. asthma B. habitat C. biomass D. safer 14. A. combustion B. conservation C. purification D. pollution 15. A. post B. close C. police D. phone 16. A. devote B. envelope C. remote D. overdone 17. A. renewable B. deplete C. replenish D. preservation 18. A. mild B. mildew C. mile D. pile 19. A. dispose B. soot C. lifestyle D. conserve 20. A. mindset B. handsome C. medium D. industrial 21. A. crown B. shown C. blown D. flown 1
2. 22. A. soot B. mood C. school D. moon 23. A. clutter B. slum C. bulb D. urban 24. A. wear B. clear C. fear D. rear 25. A. freight B. height C. weight D. eight III. stress 1. A. attract B. person C. signal D. instance 2. A. verbal B. suppose C. even D. either 3. A. example B. consider C. several D. attention 4. A. situation B. appropriate C. informality D. entertainment 5. A. across B. simply C. common D. brother 6. A. maintain B. attitude C. determine D. develop 7. A. brilliant B. different C. secretary D. attractive 8. A. hospital B. mischievous C. supportive D. special 9. A. family B. whenever C. obedient D. solution 10. A. biologist B. generally C. responsible D. security 11. A. confident B. important C. together D. exciting 12. A. possible. B. university C. secondary D. suitable 13. A. sooner B. caller C. behalf D. caring 14. A. verbal B. signal C. instance D. agree 15. A. attract B. away C. waving D. attend 16. A. verbal B. pollute C. choices D. Table 17. A. capital B. different C. business D. apartment 18. A. theater B. district C. locate D. famous 19. A. southeastern B. visitor C. attractive D. convenient 20.A. develop B. museum C. populate D. informal 21. A. mingle B. whether C. harbor D. compare 22.A. region B. belong C. complete D. prefer 23.A. borough B. reserve C. beginner D. pollute 24. A. rename B. problem C. combine D. Connect IV. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. 1. A. sustainable B. geothermal C. replenishment D. organically 2. A. Populated B. industrialise C. Environment D. inhabitant 3. A. expand B. migrate C. effect D. double 4. A. initiative B. necessary C. Discriminate D. authority 5. A. celebrity B. charitable C. anonymous D. respectable 6. A. respiratory B. initiative C. eco-friendly D. renewable 7. A. benefit B. organic C. generate D. biomass 8. A progressive B. congestion C. urbanised D. creative 9. A. overcome B. incident C. dedicate D. currently 10. A. perseverance B. experience C. dedication D. influential 11. A. down-market B. organic C. replenish D. dedicate 12. A. habitat B. promotion C. bronchitis D. replenish COMPARISON 1. So sánh căn bản: Adjs or advs So sánh bằng So sánh hơn So sánh nhất Ngắn AS + adj/adv + AS Adj/adv - ER + THAN THE + adj/adv - EST Dài NOT SO / AS + adj/adv + AS MORE + adj /adv + THAN THE MOST + adj/adv 2. So sánh kép: Hình thức Nghĩa Ví dụ 1. The + SS hơn (không THAN) + S + V, Càng . The hotter it is, the more miserable I feel. the + SS hơn(không THAN) + S + V càng 2. Ngắn: adj - ER AND adj - ER Betty is younger and younger Càng ngày Dài: MORE and MORE + adj The food is more and more expensive 2
3. *Lưu ý: - Các tính từ và trạng từ bất bi tắc: SS bằng SS hơn SS nhất As good/ well as better (than) the best As bad/ badly as worse (than) the worst As many/ much as more (than) the most As little as less (than) the least As far as farther / further (than) the farthest / the furthest Ex: She studies (well) than her friend. She studies better than her friend. - Tính từ ngắn là tính từ có 1 âm tiết hoặc 2 âm tiết nhưng tận cùng là -y, -et, -er, -le, -ow Ex: happy, quiet, clever, gentle, narrow - Các trạng từ hai vần tận cùng _LY được xem như trạng từ dài (trừ early) - Các tính từ tận cùng _ED; _ING được xem như tính từ dài Phần bài tập: Bài tập 1: Cho hình thức đúng của tính từ và trạng từ trong những câu sau: 1- The ___ (old) he gets, The ___ (bad-tempered) he becomes 2- The ___ (much) he works, the ___ (bad) he felt 3- The ___ (much) we think of the exam, the ___( excited ) we get 4- The ___ (busy) the road gets, the ___(dangerous) it becomes 5- The ___ (near)you get to the Equator, the ___ (hot) it becomes. 6- The ___ (long) she stay in England, the ___ (good) her Englishwill be. 7- The ___ (fast) I write, the ___ (illegible) my writing becomes 8- The ___ (well) she sings, the ___ (much) she is admired 9 - The ___ (long) he waited , the ___ (impatient) he became 10 - The ___ (large) the apartment, the___ (expensive)the rent. Bài tập 2: Cho hình thức đúng của tính từ và trạng từ trong những câu sau: 1. A steak knife is ___ (sharp) than a butter knife. 2. David is the ___ (fast) player on the team. 3. My drawing is ___ (colorful) than yours. 4. I think the book we read today is ___ (interesting) than the one we read yesterday. 5. This week's temperatures are ___ (warm) than last week’s. 6. He plays the guitar ___ (well) as Andrés Segovia. 7. That was the ___ (difficult) test I've ever taken. 8. Isn't he the ___ (nice) little boy you've ever met? 9. Do you think a snake is ___ (slow) than an owl? 10. The ___ (early) we leave, the sooner we arrive. 11. Robert's arms are ___ (long) than John's. 12.Joe has the ___ (big) feet of anyone in his family. 13. The colder the weather gets, ___ (sick) I feel. 14. Nobody is ___ (happy) than Maria. 15. Messi is the ___ (good) football player in the world. 16. The queue was getting ___ (long) and ___ (long). 17. ___ (young) you are, ___ (quickly) you learn. 18. ___ (good) the weather is, ___ (crowded) the beaches get. 19. Maria speaks French ___ (fluently) than Julia. 20. This is the ___ (bad) thing I”ve ever had. Bài tập 2: Chọn câu trả lời đúng. 1. She considers him ___ person that she has ever met. A. most attractive B. more attractive than C. as attractive D. the most attractive 2. The ___ I got to know you, the ___ I understand you A. most; least B. more; less C. much; little D. most; less 3. Lan is the ___ of the three brothers. Tan is his ___ brother. A. younger; older B. youngest; older C. younger; eldest D. youngest ; eldest 4. The ___ the speech, the ___ the people got. A. longer; more sleepy B. longest; sleepy C. long; most sleepy D. longest; most sleepy. 5. The teacher said that I had done my work ___ than anyone else in class. A. worse B. bad C. worst D. as bad 6. Maria is ___ than her sister. A. much pretty B. more pretty C. much more pretty D. prettier. 7. The president is ___ than he looks . 3
4. A. little nervous B. more nervous C. as nervous D. most nervous 8. The economic conditions today are___ they were in the past. A. the best than B. much better C. much more good D. much better than 9. That was ___ delicious meal I’ve ever had for a long time. A. the most B. the more C. the less D. the little 10. Jim didn’t do ___ in his examination as he has hoped. A . more well B. most well C. so well D. less well 11. The situation was much ___ than we expected. A. worse B. badder C. worst D. gooder 12. The ___ accident in the history of the city occurred last night on the Free way. A. worse B. badest C. worst D. most bad 13. He ran ___ than his friends. A. fast B. very faster C. more fast D. faster 14. Peter likes Mathematics ___ English. A. more B. more good than C. the most than D. better than. 15. Their house is ___ beautiful than mine. A. as B. more C. much D. so Choose the sentence which has the same meaning as the original one. 16. If we can solve this problem soon, it will be better for all of us. A. It would be better for all of us if we could solve this problem soon. B. The sooner we solve this problem, the better it will be for all of us. C. It would be better for all of us if we can solve this problem soon. D. If all of us are better, we can solve this problem soon. 17. Most of Ann’s friends work less hard than her. A. Ann works more hard than most of her friends do. B. Ann works more hardly than most of her friends do. C. Ann works harder than most of her friends do. D. Ann works as hard as most of her friends do. 18. Mary is taller than her sister. A. Mary is the taller of the two sisters. B. Mary is the tallest of the two sisters. C. Mary is the most tall of the two sisters. D. Mary is the shorter of the two sisters. 19. I feel better when the weather is getting warmer. A. The better I feel, the warmer the weather is getting. B. The warmer the weather is getting, the better I feel. C. The warmer is the weather getting, the better do I feel. D. The warmer is the weather getting, the better feel I. 20. I dance more beautifully than he does. A. He doesn’t dance more beautifully than I. B. He doesn’t dance as beautifully as I do. C. He didn’t dance so beautifully as I. D. He danced more beautifully than I. 21. She is the most beautiful in her school. A. No one in her school is as beautiful as she is. B. No one in her school is as beautiful than she is. C. No one in her school are as beautiful as she is. D. No one in her school is as beautiful as she is. 22. No one in the team can play better than John. A. John plays well but the others play better. B. John as well as other players of the team plays very well. C. Everyone in the team, but John, plays very well. D. John is the best player of the team. 23. How well he studies depends on how hard he studies. A. He studies harder and harder. B. The harder he studies, the worse he studies. C. The harder he studies, the better he studies. D. He studies better and better. 24. As I get older, I want to travel less. A. The more I get old, the less I want to travel. B. The older I get, the less I want to travel. C. I'm getting older and older, so I don't want to travel more. D. I don't want to travel because of my old age. 25. As television programs become more popular, they seem to get worse. A. The most popular television programs become, the worst they seem. B. The more popular become television programs, the worse they seem. C. The more popular television programs become, the worse they seem. D. The popular television programs, the worse they seem. VERB TENSES. 4
5. I. 1. When the teacher (enter)___the room, the students were talking. 2. We (hold)___ a soccer match next Sunday. 3. Guillermo (call)___ his employer yesterday. 4. Jane sent a letter to his university after she (receive)___ her scholarship check 5. The car (flip)___ ten times before it landed on its roof. 6. While Joan was writing the report, Henry (look)___ for more information. 7. What you (do)___ last weekend? 8. Mr. and Mrs. Ba (take)___ some beautiful photos a few days ago. 9. Her brother (talk)___ to his pen pal on the phone at the moment. 10. They (not contact)___ to each other for a long time. 11. Nothing (be)___ done since I moved here. 12. I used to walk to school when I (be)___ in primary school 14. After she ___(finish) her performance, she invited the audience to ask questions. 15.His father___ (die) of cancer last year. 16. The train ___(just, leave) when we got to the station. 17. As soon as Martina saw the fire, she ___ (phone) the fire department. 18. Before Jennifer won the lottery, she___(not enter) any kind of contest. 19. Since I left Venezuela six years ago, I ___(not, enter) to visit friends and family several times. 20. When my parents ___ (arrive) for a visit tomorrow, they will see our new baby for the first time. II. 1. He has lived here since he ___ here. A. came B. has came C. comes D. come 2. John___ as a journalist since he ___ from university in 2000. A. is working / graduate B. worked / graduated C. had worked / will be graduate D. has been working / graduated 3. He does not save as much money as he___ last year. A. did B. does C. uses D. did used 4. She has not written to me___ we met last time. A. before B. since C. ago D. meanwhile 5. The police ___ for the thieves at the moment. A. have been looking B. will be looking C. are looking D. is looking 6. Put the raincoat on. It___. A. had rained B. will be raining C. is raining D. has rained 7. Since motion pictures___ we have had a new kind of entertainment. A. were invented B. have been invented C. will have been invented D. had been invented 8. There___ a lot of furniture in our uncle's house now. A. is being B. were C. are D. is 9. Mr. Jones sometimes___ on time for work. A. does not get up B. won't get up C. had not got up D. is not going to get up 10. He ___ for twenty years before he retired last year A. had been teaching B. has taught C. was teaching D. has been teaching 11. By the time the ambulance approached, the man___. A. would die B. had died C. died D. dies 12. We___ for going home when it began to rain A. has prepared B. are preparing C. will be preparing D. were preparing 13. I haven’t seen him for months. A. It’s months since I last saw him B. It’s months when I last saw him C. It’s months before I last saw him D. It’s months after I last saw him 14. Tim___ his hair while I ___ up the kitchen A. washed-was cleaned B. was washing-was cleaning C. was washing-cleaned D. washed-cleaned 15. Working for 12 hours a day ___ her very tired. A. makes B. made C. make D. making 16. I am so happy to hear from Mary because I haven’t seen her ___ last year. A. for B. on C. since D. later 17. After he ___ English course, he went to England to continue his study. A. will finish B. has finished C. had finished D. have been finished 18. I wish I ___ a trip to London last year. A. had taken B. took C. will take D. take 19. He started living here three years ago. A. He lived here three years ago. B. He has lived here for three years. C. He had been living here for three years. D. He had lived here three years ago. 20. Who ___ when I came? A. were you talking to B. are you talking to C. you are talking to D. you were talking to III. FIND ONE MISTAKE IN EACH SENTENCES 1. My father and my mom joins hands to give us safety, security and happy family. 2. Once a week, my mother have to work on a night shift at hospital. 3. His eel soup is the best one I have ever eat. 5
6. 4. I’m now under study pressure, so I feel very fine all the time. 5. After hospital, my mother rushes to the market, then hurried home for the dinner. 6. After they had gone, I sit down and rested. 7. Before she watched TV, she did her homework. 8. When we came to the stadium, the match has already begun. 9. She said that she had already see Derrick. 10. They told me they hadn't ate such kind of food before. 11. Lan said to me that she has met her boyfriend. 12. I has come home before you had accident last night. 13. . He told that he had met a ghost the day before yesterday. 14. Lan has lived in Ho Chi Minh City for 1999. 15. I am now in my attempt winning a place at the same university to my brother. 16. My mother works in a doctor in a big hospital. She examines the patients. 17. My responsibility is to wash dishes and take off the garbage. 18. Jane’s eyes are red now. She is crying for more than half an hour now. 19. This room is very dirty. Is there anyone who has smoke in here? 20. Hurry! The train had come. I don’t want to miss it any more. 21. Angelina Jolie is a famous actress. She is appearing in several films. 22. I saw Maggie at the party. She has worn a very beautiful dress. II. writing 1. .We bought this house in 1990. (since) 2. After they had eaten all the food, they picked up their bags and left. Before they 3. Before he got married, he had loved 3 times- After he 4. He did his homework and then he went out with his older brother After he 5. I’ve never read a more romatic story.  It’s the 6. I’ve not eaten this kind of food before.  This is 7. I haven’t been to Britol for three years.  The last time 8. I have never met such a famous person before.  It is 9. It’s a week since he last smoked a cigarette.  He . 10. I last heard this song 10 months agoA. I have B. The last time 11. It is the first time she has watched this film. She has RELATIVE CLAUSE 1. Jack London wrote “Iron heel” is a famous American write. 2. Rachel had never told me she lived. 3. Is there anything I can do? 4. This is the house he used to live. 5. They are the men about I was telling you. 6. We saw the people car had broken down. 7. Is this the best play you have ever seen? 8. That is the woman will be prime Minister one day. 9. We all thank him gave us a lot of help. 10. Next summer holidays, our family will go to Miami my sister is living. 11. The boys are playing in the garden are my cousins. 12. He finally married the girl he loved. 13. The flowers my friend gave me have withered. 6
7. 14. Mary is the girl bicycle was stolen yesterday. 15. Love, is a wonderful feeling, comes to everyone at some time in his life. 16. I saw many people and cattle went to market. 17. The man to you spoke is my boss. 18. Swimming, is a good sport, makes people strong. 19. The decision was postponed, was exactly what they wanted. 20. I know the place, you can find many beautiful roses. 21. I was Dr Fleming discovered penicillin. 22. Budapest, is on the Danube, is a beautiful city. 23. They show me the hospital buildings had been destroyed by the storm. 24. The teacher with we studied last year no longer teaches in our school. 25. It is easy to find faults in people we dislike. ARTICLES 1. I never listen to ___ radio. In fact I haven’t got ___ radio. A. a /a B. a / the C. the / the D. the / a 2. It was a beautiful day. ___ sun shone brightly in ___ sky. A. a / a B. a / the C. the / the D. the / a 3. It is said that Robinhood robbed ___ rich and gave the money to ___ poor. A. a /a B. a / the C. the / the D. the / a 4. Life is not so easy for ___ unemployed. A. the B. a C. an D. X 5. Many people were killed in the accident. The bodies of ___ dead were taken away. A.the B. a C. an D. x 6. The butler was ___ I suspected. A. last person B. a last person C. the last person D. some last person 7. Where ___ you borrowed last week? A. is scissors B. are the scissors C. is some scissors D. are scissors 8. Too much rubbish is being dumped in ___. A. sea B. the sea C. a sea D. some sea 9. This is exactly ___ I was looking for. A. job B. a job C. some job D. the job 10. Of all the cars, I think I prefer ___. A. a Japanese B. some Japanese C. the Japanese one D. a Japanese one 11.We went by ___ train to ___ west of England. 12.___ who live in ___ Netherlands are called Dutch. 13.___ judge sent me to ___ prison for ___ ten years. 14.___ Columbus was one of ___ people to cross ___ Atlantic. 15.As ___ captain of ___ ship, I have ___ complete authority. 16.David learned to play ___ violin when he was at ___ university. 17.___ Trafalgar Square is near ___ Charing Cross Station. 18.Did you read ___ book I lent you ___ last week? 19.We’ll put up ___ shelves and then go to ___ café for something to eat. 20.Is that ___ present Bill gave you for ___ Christmas. PHRASAL VERBS Choose from the four options given(marked A,B,C or D) one best answer to complete each sentence. 1. The driver skidded and .a dog. A. ran B. ran in to C. ran after D. ran over 2. Aren’t you going to the dress before you buy it? A. try/ X B. try/ up C. try/ on D. try /in 3. I’m sorry, sir. But you’ve already worn these dress. That’s why we can’t it A. take/ back B. take /after C. take/ in D. take/ again 4. Are you telling the truth? Or are you . this story. A. making B. making up C. making for D. doing 5. Perhaps important supplies of food and minerals were suddenly . A. cut out B. cut off C. cut down D. cut back 6. His alarm clock is always set for six o'clock. He arises at the same time every day. 7
8. A. turns off B. gets up C. puts on 7. She telephoned her friend to tell him about the meeting. They decided to drive there together. A. turned on B. took off C. called up 8 Some old friends of mine visited us last night. A. called on B. called up C. wore out 9. Fortunately, Marie is associating well with her new co-workers. A. calling on B. talking over C. getting along with II. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the phrasal verb in brackets. You may have to change the form. 1. Peter is just like his father! (take after) Peter . ___. 2. Quite by chance, Brenda met Philip at the station, (run into) Brenda___. 3.Tina's car stopped working on the way to Scotland, (break down) Tina's car___. 4.Ruth's party has been postponed until next month, (put off) Ruth's party___ . 5. It would be a good idea to stop drinking coffee, (give up) It would be a good idea___ . 6. I saw their number in the phone directory, (look up) I ___ 7.We offered them £250,000 for the house but they refused our offer, (turn down) We offered them £250,000 for the house___ . 8. It took me a long time to recover from my illness, (get over) It took me___ 9. I’m thinnking about my next holiday with pleasure. (look) I’m looking forward ___ 10.You don’t need to wear your rain coat. it is so hot here. ( take) You can ___ III. Multiple choice 1. Do you want to stop in this town, or shall we ___? A. turn on B. turn off C. go on D. look after 2. Who will ___ the children while you go out to work? A. look for B. look up C. look after D. look at 3. Please ___ the light, it’s getting dark here. A. turn on B. turn off C. turn over D. turn into 4. The nurse has to ___ at the midnight. {take (sth) over: take control of or responsibility for} A. take care B. take on C. take over C. take off 5. There is an inflation. The prices ___. A. are going on B. are going down C. are going over D. are going up 6. Remember to ___ your shoes when you are in a Japanese house. A. take care B. take on C. take over C. take off 7. You can ___ the new words in the dictionary. A. look for B. look after C. look up D. look at 8. It’s cold outside. ___ your coat. A. Put on B. Put down C. Put off D. Put into 9. Frank never turns up on time for a meeting. A. calls B. arrives C. reports D. prepares 10. Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.{p ut off: postpone: delay} A. do B. let C. delay D. leave 11. My father still hasn’t really recovered from the death of my mother. A. looked after B. taken after C. gone off D. got over 12. The bomb exploded with a loud bang which could be heard all over the town. A. went on B. went out C. went off D. went away 13. John, could you look after my handbag while I go out for a minute. A. take part in B. take over C. take place D. take care of 14. Bill seems unhappy in his job because he doesn’t get ___ his boss. A. up to B. on for C. on well with D. in with 15. Why do they ___ talking about money all the time? A. keep on B. give up C. take after D. stop by 16. My father gave up smoking two years ago. A. liked B. continued C. stopped D. enjoyed 17. The government hopes to ___ its plans for introducing cable TV. 8
9. A. turn out B. carry out C. carry on D. keep on 18. When the tenants failed to pay their bill, the authorities decided to ___ the gas supply to the flat. A. cut down B. cut out C. cut off D. cut up 19. Look out! There’s a car coming! A. The car is behind you, so you should run. B. Don’t go away because the car is coming. C. Hurry up or you will be late for the car. D. You should be careful because the car is coming. IV. Indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 1. You should not leave the light on when you are away. A. OK, let's do it B. That's good idea. C. Try me! D. You are right 2. Everyone should learn more about how to treat the environment well. A. I am sure about that. B. That's not true. C. I don't think so. D. It's not true. 3. Sara: "How do you feel about his comment of saving energy?" - Mary: “___” A. Yes, it's a very good idea. B. I don't think he knew what he was saying. C. I'm afraid I disagree with you. D. If you ask me, I feel tired. 4. Susan shared with her friend about her losing purse. Susan: "I have lost my purse." - Her friend: “___” A. It's careless. B. Oh, what a pity. C. That's nothing. D. Oh, be careful. 5. A: "Would you mind closing the window?" - B: “___” A. Yes, of course. Are you tired? B. No, not at all. I'll do it now. C. Yes, I do. You can close it. D. Don't worry. Go ahead! V. Indicate the correct answer to complete each of the following questions. 1. Adopting a green lifestyle can often be time-consuming for those who are fully ___ to green living. A. committed B. adjusted C. adapted D. resistant 2. Today, Greenpeace has returned to Alaska ___ to stop Shell drilling for Arctic oil. A. in an effort B. with the aim C. for the purpose D with a view 3. We should reuse old items ___ we throw them out. A. as soon as B. till C. before D. after 4. Employees are supplied with reusable coffee cups ___ they will use fewer disposable cups. A. so as to B. in order C. when D. so that 5. Cutting back on red meat consumption can reduce your intake of fat, sodium and sugar ___ can cause obesity, heart disease, and cancer. A. that B. which C. when D. who 6. Mirror-walled skyscrapers raise the temperature of the surrounding air and ___ neighboring buildings. A. effect B. effectively C. affected D. affect 7. Energy ___ should also be evaluated with the goal of minimizing air pollution. A. resources B. sources C. supply D. appliance 8. The greater amounts of oil and other fuels burned to create energy ___ chemicals which add to global warming. A. dump B. discard C. exhaust D. release 9. It is stated that we are now in the first stages of a battle for the ___ of life on the Earth. A. purification B. sustainability C. redundancy D. removal 10. In Mexico and Central America, more than 65% of the natural ___ of the jaguar has been destroyed, mainly due to farming and deforestation. A. area B. habitat C. ground D. soil 9
10. 11. Rooftop gardens prevent buildings from ___ heat from the Sun, which can significantly reduce cooling bills. A. promoting B. aborbing C. soaking D .giving off 12. The storage of heat for use at night or on cloudy days is commonly ___ by using insulated tanks to store the water heated during sunny periods. A. accomplishment B. accomplished C. accomplishing D. accomplish 13. On a smaller scale, the Sun's energy can also be harnessed to cook food in specially designed ___ ovens. A. sun B. solar C. sunny D. geothermal 14. Organic farmers also use alternatives for pesticides; ___, they may rely on natural predators of certain insect pests. A. for example B. however C. although D. moreover 15. ___ chemical soil enrichers, they use animal manure and plant parts not used as food - natural, organic fertilizers that are clearly a renewable source A. In general B. Apart from C. Instead of D. In short 16. ___ research, weather forecasters used to know about the coming weather with certainty. A. In order to B. On account of C. With a view to D. According to 17. Water ___ is essential during the summer months. A. depletion B. conservation C. energy D. power 18. By 1906, Phan Chu Trinh's ___ goal was modernization and economic development. A. primary B. relative C. elementary D. comparative 19. We admire her ___ to the cause of humanity. A. awareness B. concentration C. achievement D. dedication 20. This is a(n) ___ business, so we can't afford holidays. A. all-year B. yearly C. all-round D. year-round 21. There will be a sharp ___ in the urban population of Africa and Asia between now and 2050. A. rise B. raise C. promotion D. development 22. In less developed countries, ___ slums form both on the edges and within the largest cities. A. thinly populated B. most populous C. heavily populous D. densely populated 23. This building is the architect's crowing ___. A. story B. goal C. event D. achievement 24. There was a knock on the door while we ___ the game show on TV. A. were enjoying B. enjoyed C. had enjoyed D. had been enjoying 25. The first wave of urban ___ took place in more developed countries, especially in Europe and North America. A. emigration B. evacuation C. migration D. immigration 26. The necessary infrastructure often cannot ___ fast enough to keep up with residents' needs. A. exceed B. excel C. expand D. expect 27. Traffic congestion has become a major issue, while schools and hospitals are ___. A. overbearing B. overdone C. overdeveloped D. overloaded 28. His face was lined and ___. A. weather-beaten B. weather-beating C. weathered D. weatherproof 29. The government said that they didn't have enough funds to deal with ___ medical care. A. cost-high B. cost-effective C. low-cost D. high-cost 30. His father left New York. The doctor suggested he ___ there. A. not stayed B. won't stay C. not stay D. not go to stay 31. It is imperative that this letter ___ immediately. 10
11. A. was sent B. be sent C. were sent D. sent 32. Barbara is motivated to study ___ she knows that a good education can improve her life. A. therefore B. because of C. because D. so 33. It was essential that we ___ the lease before the end of the month. A. sign B. signed C. had signed D. were signing 34. When his mother showed him a newspaper article about a man dealing with a severe disability, Vujicic realized he wasn't ___ in his struggles. A. unique B. lonely C. alone D. only 35. As well as being a successful actor, Clint Eastwood is a ___ film director. A. talent B. talented C. distinguish D. respectful 36. Before passing away, President Ho Chi Minh left the Vietnamese people with the ___ Testament. A. historic B. historical C. important D. essential 37. Her ___ to medicine was so great that she had little time for anything else. A. dedication B. emphasis C. importance D. reputation 38. Tran Hung Dao was a great ___ to lure the enemy to enter deeply into his land, then attacked to destroy them. A. strategy B. strategist C. soldier D. king 39. In spite of having a peasant ___, Nguyen Hue had proved that he was really an excellent general, only gained victories. A. condition B. background C. situation D. experience 40. In 1921, Phan Boi Chau studied socialism and the Soviet Union in ___ assistance from the Soviet Union or socialist groups. A. hope to gain B. hope to gaining C. the hope of gaining D. the hope to gain 41. This school has an excellent ___ in the community. A. image B. reputation C. name D. opinion 42. He seems like a ___ businessman, but he has caused some personal scandals. A. respectful B. respectably C. respecting D. respectable 43. Nguyen Hue, with his genius ___, created a people's army, no matter small or large. A. lead B. leadership C. leading D. leader 44. Bill Gates' ___ in donating large sums of money towards welfare activities is remarkable. A. generosity B. politeness C. wealth D. talent 45. I first met her four years ago when we ___ at a middle school. A. have been studying B. were studying C. had been studying D. are studying 46. The teacher insists ___ homework regularly. A. that the student do B. that the student does C. the student to do D. that the student is doing 47. The teacher always ___ that the student make an outline before writing the complete essay. A. reports B. tells C. says D. recommends 48. It is critical that the researcher ___ everything clearly to the participants before asking them to complete the questionnaire. A. must explain B. explains C. explain D. is explained 49. They ___ that the theater be demolished to make way for the new shopping center. A. proposed B. promised C. hoped D. tendered 50. To solve this problem, it is advisable ___. 11
12. A. a drastic measure to be adopted B. that to adopt a drastic measure C. that a drastic measure be adopted D. that a drastic measure is adopted 51. ___ is what shaped our cities into what they are today. A. Electrification B. Industrialization C. Determination D. Urbanization 52. The lack of running water, ___ and inadequate housing leads to deadly conditions in the slums in many cities in Africa. A. sanitation B. irrigation C. urbanization D. industrialization 53. ___ are urban areas that are heavily populated with substandard housing and very poor living conditions. A. Huts B. Tents C. Slums D. Cottages 54. If you don't ___ this opportunity, you might not get another one. A. catch B. grab C. capture D. hold 55. You may find you've got so many things to think about that it's difficult to ___. A. see off B. put off C. turn it off D. switch off 56. The police suggested that anyone who saw the accident ___ in touch with them. A. get B. got C. had to get D. would get 57. It is essential that he ___. His illness seems worse. A. need an operation B. needs an operation C. need to operate D. needed operating 58. It is essential ___. A. for everyone know what to do in case of fire B. that everyone know what to do when there is a fire C. that everyone to know what to do when there is a fire D. for everyone knows what to do in case of fire 59. "How much time does John have to make his choice?" "I suggest he ___ a quick decision." A. having made B. make C. made D. to make 60. Miss Hong insisted that every student ___ their report by Friday. A. finished B. finish C. finishes D. had finished 61. I can't stand ___ people who are not tolerant of new ideas. A. narrow-mind B. narrow-minded C. minded-narrow D. narrow-minding 62. He asked reporters to provide him with ___ numbers on urban percentages. A. dated B. up-to-minute C. out-of-date D. up-to-date 63. Her doctor suggested that she ___ a short trip abroad. A. will take B. would take C. take D. took 64. It is desirable that the plane ___ as light as possible. A. be B. is C. was D. were 65. It is recommended that he ___ his course. A. taking B. take C. takes D. took 66. ___ and poverty force people to engage in anti-social activities. A. Employees B. Employment C. Unemployment D. Jobs 67. The chairman requested that ___. A. the members study the problem carefully B. with more carefulness the problem could be studied 12
13. C. the problem was more carefully studied D. the members studied more carefully the problem III. vocabulary 1. Each of us must take ___ for our own actions. A. probability B. ability C. possibility D. responsibility 2. These quick and easy ___ can be effective in the short term, but they have a cost. A. solve B. solvable C. solutions D. solvability 3. John is ___ only child in his family so his parents love him a lot. A. a B. an C. the D. no article 4. According to the boss, John is the most ___ for the position of executive secretary. A. supportive B. caring C. suitable D. comfortable 5. She got up late and rushed to the bus stop. A. came into B. went leisurely C. went quickly D. dropped by 6. Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking. A. help B. prepared C. be busy D. attempt 7. Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly. A. happen B. encounter C. arrive D. clean 8. What are the ___ of that country? - I think it is some kinds of cheese and sauces. A. drinks B. beverages C. grains D. special dishes 9. Peter tried his best and passed the driving test at the first ___. A. try B. attempt C. doing D. aim 10. Where is Jimmy? - He is ___ work. He is busy ___ his monthly report. A. on / for B. in / about C. to / through D. at / with 11. With greatly increased workloads, everyone is ___ pressure now. A. under B. above C. upon D. out of 12. We are not allowed ___ jeans at school. A. wear B. to wear C. wearing D. worn 13. I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time. A. correct B. right C. suitable D. exact 14. There are many ways ___ someone’s attention. A. to attract B. to sell C. to lend D. to buy 15. We can use ___ and ___ forms of communication to attract one’s attention. A. silence / noise B. verbal / non-verbal C. verb / adverb D. gentle / impolite 16. Probably the most common ways of attracting someone’s attention is by ___. A. dancing B. singing C. yelling D. waving 17. When you see your brother ___ the plane, you may ___ to call his name. A. look at / throw a stone to him B. pass by / whistle and clap your hands C. get off / claps your hands D. get off / jump up and down 18. There are some social ___ where smaller, non-verbal signals are more appropriate. A. situations B. signatures C. attractions D. documents 19. When you approve someone’s opinion, you can stare at him or her and ___ slightly. A. kneel B. nod C. shake you head D. sigh 20. In a restaurant, we can raise our hand to show the waiter that we need his ___. A. fame B. sponsor C. assistance D. donation 21. You shouldn’t ___ or clap your hands to get the person’s attention in a restaurant. A. whistle B. smile C. nod slightly D. keep silent 22. Whistling and ___ in a restaurant is considered to be impolite and even rude. A. talking B. clapping hands C. smiling D. sighing 23. You shouldn’t ___ the person or thing you want your friend to look at. A. take notice of B. mention to C. look at D. point at 24. In most situations, pointing at someone is usually considered to be___. A. polite B. impolite C. gentle D. dish 25. Your opinion is reasonable, so it is ___. A. acceptable B. suffered C. denied D. refused 26. In some special social situations, pointing at someone is completely___. A. lovely B. acceptable C. gentle D. formal 27. ___, a teacher may point to student so as to get his or her attention. A. Forgive B. Forever C. For instance D. For the sack of 28. In some social situations, ___ is allowed to friends. A. fighting seriously B. rudeness C. accurate D. informality 29. To attract the waiter’s attention, wait until you ___ and raise you hand slightly. A. catch his eye B. can attract him C. pay attention to him D. take advantage of him 30. Raising hand and waving are of the ___ form of communication. A. uncountable B. countable C. non-verbal D. verbal 31. Mary looks very attractive in her ___ clothes. A. terrible B. old fashioned C. fashionable D. out-dated 32. Phil: You really have a beautiful dress, Maggie! Maggie: Thanks Phil. That’s a nice ___. 13
14. A. complexion B. comfortable C. compliment D. completion 33. Peter: Your hairstyle is really ___, Mary! Mary: I’m glad you like it, Peter. Thanks so much. A. terrific B. terrible C. horrified D. terrorist 34. Your dress is really beautiful, Cindy! You look very ___ in it. A. awesome B. ugly C. naughty D. decent 35. Nam: You really have a beautiful hairstyle now, Hưng! Hưng: ___! You’ve pushed me into the blush. A. It isn’t your work B. You must be kidding C. Yes, of course D. Nice to meet you 36. I think I’ve finally found a style that looks decent and easy ___. A. fighting B. to fight C. to handle D. handling 37. A survey was conducted to determine students’ ___ toward their purposes of studying. A. counterparts B. appearances C. marriages D. attitudes 38. A large amount of Indian men agree that it’s unwise___ in their wives. A. to confide B. to interest C. confiding D. interesting 39. Many Indian students agree that a woman has to ___ more in a marriage than a man. A. suicide B. sacrifice C. die D. be dead 40. The American wife trusts her husband to do the right things because he ___ her. A. dislikes B. detests C. loves D. hates 41. Many Americans pay much attention to physical ___ when choosing a wife or a husband. A. attraction B. spirits C. interests D. attractiveness 42. Romeo and Juliet decided to ___ although their parents had hated each other. A. fall into the river B. fall in love C. climbed up the tree D. take a bath 43. ___, a husband should share certain thoughts to his wife only. A. In my opinion B. To all people C. My hobbies D. Agreement 44. In America, it is ___ to ask questions about age, marriage and income. A. polite B. impolite C. enthusiastic D. excited 45. In Vietnam, ___ that all old-aged parents live in nursing home. A. it’s true B. it’s untrue C. that’s right D. it’s quite exactly 46. Christmas and New Year holidays are the ___ occasions to most Americans. A. sadder B. unhappy C. more importance D. most important 47. In Vietnam, two or more ___ may live in a home. A. generations B. generous C. generation D. generators 48. I take responsibility to ___my little brothers because they are sometimes very naughty. A. look after B. get up C. sit down D. shut up 49. My responsibility is to wash dishes and ___the garbage. A. take off B. take out C. take care of D. take over 50. My mother works ___a nurse in a big hospital. She examines the patients. A. for B. as C. in D. at 51. With the population of 19 million in the whole region, and area of 946 square km, New York is the largest city in the USA. A. urban/ with B. city/ national C. country/ all D. metropolitan/ total 52. He is very and has never had any trouble passing exams. A. sensible B. perceptive C. clever D. sharp 53. That . bus is usually on time; so I have no idea why it is late today. A. village B. community C. town D. country 54. The doorway is low, so your head when you go in. A. attend B. mind C. mark D. take care 55. The problem with the flat is that it is too small. A. important B. main C. vital D. significant 56. You will have to your holiday if you are too ill to travel. A. cut down B. call off C. back out D. put aside 57. My two brothers each has two sons, so I have four altogether. A. nephews B. cousins C. nieces D. relation 58. Although the patient's condition is serious, she seems to be out of . A. place B. danger C. control D. order 59. Although they are identical twins their teacher can easily . between them. A. distinguish B. differ C. select D. identify 60. Most of the roads in the city have been . . recently. A. made B. rebuilt C. attracted D. taken over READING 2. Choose the word, which best fits each gap of the passage 14
15. Canberra, the capital city of Australia (31) a population of just over 323,000, is Australia's largest island city. The city is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory, 300km southwest of Sydney, and 650km north-east of Melbourne. Canberra was selected (32) the location of the National Capital in 1908 as a compromise (33) Sydney and Melbourne and is unusual among Australian capital cites as an (34) purpose-built, planned city. Following an international contest for the city's design, a design by Chicago (35) Walter Burley Griffin was selected and construction commenced in 1913. As Australian's seat of government, Canberra is the (36) of Parliament House, the High Court of Australia and numerous government departments; it is also the location of numerous social and cultural institutions of national (37). The federal government contributes the largest (38) of Gross State Product and is the largest employer in Canberra. Canberra is also a (39) destination for domestic and international (40) 31. A. with B. to C. for D. about 32. A. as B. same C. like D. similar 33. A. and B. among C. between D. together 34. A. entire B. entired C. to entire D. entirely 35. A. architecturally B. architectural C. architect D. architecture 36. A. sight B. site C. sightseeing D. signal 37. A. significant B. Significance C. Significantly D. signal 38. A. rate B. percentage C. percent D. percentage wise 39. A. unpopular B. popularly C. popularity D. popular 40. A. viewers B. villagers C. tourists D. visitors 2. Read the passage and choose the best answer. American cities are similar to other cities around the world. In every country, cities reflect the values of the culture. Cities contain the very best aspects of a society: Opportunity for education, employment and entertainment. They also contain the very worst parts of a society: Violent crime, racial conflict and poverty. American cities are changing, just as American society is changing. After World War II city resident have become wealthier and more prosperous. They have more children. They need more space. They move out of their apartments in the city to buy their own homes. They buy houses in the suburbs, areas near a city where people can live in a peaceful atmosphere and where there are areas without many offices or factories. During the 1950's, the American "dream" was to have a house in the suburbs. Now things are changing. The children of the people who left the cities in 1950's are now adults. Unlike their parents, they want to live in the cities. Many young professionals, doctors, lawyers and executives are moving back into the city. Many are single, others are married, but often without children. They prefer the city to the suburb because their jobs are there; they are afraid of the fuel shortage or they just enjoy the excitement and opportunities which the city offers. A new class is moving into the city - a weathier and more mobile class. Only a few years ago, people thought the older American cities were dying. Some city residents now see a bright, new future. Others see only problems and conflicts. One thing is sure: Many dying cities are alive again. 66. The paragraph from "American cities are similar to " to " just as American society is changing" A. explains why American cities are changing. B. is a description of cities. C. shows that American cities have many problems. D. says American cities contain the very best aspect of a society. 67. In the 1950's, the American "dream" was . A. to have a colour T.V set B. to have a big car C. to buy an apartment in the city D. to buy a new house in the suburb 68. In "Now things mobile class", the author has reasons why people want to live in cities A. two B. three C. four D. five 69. According to the passage, cities are . A. sick B. alive again C. living D. dying 70. The movement of people to and from the city can explain A. social changes B. violent C. racial conflict D. the best aspects of a society 2. Choose the word which best fits each gap of the passage. Every ten minutes, one kind of animals, plants or insects dies (31) ___ forever. If nothing is done about it, one million species that are alive today will have become (32) ___ in 20 years from now. 15
16. The sea are in (33) ___ . They are being filled with poison: industrial and nuclear waste and chemical (34) ___ . We should do something immediately or nothing will be able to live in the sea. Many hectares of forests are being (35) ___ every day. The effect on the world’s climate and on our agriculture will be serious. The (36) ___ of forest and hunting have killed many kinds of wild animals. Fortunately, the World Wildlife Fund was (37) ___ in 1961. There were some people who wanted to raise money to (38) ___ animals and plants from extinction. Today, the World Wildlife Fund has become a large international (39) ___ . It has had 35 million conservation projects and protected many kinds of wild animals (10) ___ extinction. 31. A. up B. out C. of D. from 32. A. poor B. important C. death D. extinct 33. A. dangerously B. dangered C. dangerous D. danger 34. A. fertilization B. fertilize C. fertilizers D. fertile 35. A. crushed B. grown C. destroyed D. saved 36. A. disappearance B. appearance C. conservation D. fund 37. A. find B. found C. founded D. fund 38. A. distribute B. occupy C. bring D. save 39. A. Fund B. cooperation C. office D. organization 40. A. from B. out C. for D. off IV- READING COMPREHENSION 1. Read the passage and choose the best answer. When the first white men came to America, they found vast amounts of natural resources of tremendous value. Forests covered a large part of the nation; later gas, oil and minerals were found in unbelievable amounts. There was a great abundance of very fertile soil. Forests, prairies, streams and rivers abounded with wildlife. So vast were these resources to make way for farmland. Grassland and prairies were plowed and harrowed. Minerals and soil were used in great quantities to supply a power companies. Mammals and birds were slaughtered for food and sport. Within a short time, the results were obvious. Floods caused millions of dollars’ worth of damage yearly. The very fertile soil washed away or blew up in great clouds. The seemingly inexhaustible oil and minerals showed signs of depletion. Rivers were filled with silt from eroding farms and wastes from factories. Many of the rivers were made unfit for fish. Several species of birds disappeared and some mammals seemed on the verge of going. Future timber shortages were predicted. In short, American soon came to realise that some sort of conservation programme must be set up, if future, as well as present, Americans were to have a share in the resources that are heritage of every American. 61. It seemed to the early American settlers that A. game was scare B. forests should be cut C. the natural resources were D. there was a shortage of minerals. 62. The use of America’s natural resources by the early settlers was A. careless B. scientific C. unbelievable D. predicted 63. One reason many of our rivers are no longer suitable living places for fish is that A. too many fish have been caught. B. floods have caused much damaging C. a conservation program bas been set up. D. factories have dumped wasted into the river. 64. Another word for fertile is A. wet B. productive C. useful D. irrigated 65. The title below that best expresses the main theme or subject of this selection is A. What the first white men found in America B. The causes of timber shortages C. The loss of topsoil D. The story of American’s natural resources 2. Read the passage and choose the best answer. If you’re an environmentalist, plastic is a word you tend to say with a sneer or a snarl. It has become a symbol of our (66) ___ throw-away society. But there seems little doubt it is here to stay, and the truth is, of course that plastic has brought enormous (67) ___ even environmental ones. It’s not really the plastics themselves that are environmental disadvantage – it’s the way society chooses to (68) ___ and dispose them. Almost all the 50 or so different kinds of modern plastic are made from oil, gas or coal-non-renewable natural processes. We (69) ___ well over three million tons of the stuff in Britain each year, sooner or later, most of it is thrown away. A high proportion of our annual consumption is in the (70) ___ of packaging and this constitutes about seven percent by weight of our domestic requirements. 66. A. legal B. wasteful C. useful D. normal 67. A. pleasures B. benefits C. savings D. profits 68. A. use B. store C. endanger D. abuse 69. A. consign B. import C. remove D. consume 70. A. way B. kind C. form D. type 16
17. TEST 1 1. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest. A. idea B. bear C. area D. hear 2. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest. A. sour B. our C. pour D. flour 3. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest. A. envidence B. provoking C. overload D. respectable 4. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest. A. expand B. kind-hearted C. perserverance D. self-motivate 5. They requested that she ___ them the money she borrowed. A. paid B. pays C. pay D. must pay 6. It was urgent that we ___ at once. A. leave B. will leave C. left D. leaved 7. Identify the word/ phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct: At the age of 15, Pele was gaining a reputation as a powerful goal scorer. A. at B. was gaining C. as D. a 8. Identify the word/ phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct: Why is Pele considered a gratest of all football players? A. is B. considered C. a D. players 9. The world would be a better place if more people showed ___ to others. A. generosity B. dedication C. perseverance D. talented 10. In ___ cities, people have access to jobs, health care and other facilities. A. fast-growing B. high-level C. well-estallished D. well-paid 11. Which city is ___ larger, Mexico or New York? A. a B. anl C. the D. Ø 12. Our ___ guests have just arrived. Let’s welcome them with a big round applause. A. distinguished B. talented C. happy D. responsible 13. The teacher insisted that Tom ___ more time on his English pronounciation A. spend B. spends C. should spends D. spent 14. ___to school this morning, I came across an old friend. A. While going B. While I going C. While I went D. While I go II/READING: A./ Fill in each numbered blankwith one suitable word or phrase You have probablynever heard of Charles Burgess Fry but in the early years of this century, he was the most famous man in England, He became famous while___(1)___at university. mainly on account of his achievements in sport. He was, at the same time,the captain of the university football,cricket and athletics teams and held the world record for the long jump. He was also a___(2)___sports journalist. He was so famous that letters addressed to “Mr Fly, Oxford”was___(3)___ to him without any difficulty.His college,___(4)___it had quite a different name. was ___(5)___ as “ Fry’ College” 1. A. still B. yet C. then D. already 2. A. popular B. common C. usual D. normal 3. A. delivered B. posted C. diverted D. carried 4. A. although B. despite C. however D. otherwise 5. A. known B. called C. named D. referred Read the test and choose the word or phrase ( A, B, C, D) that best fits each space { }to 19 Henry Ford was born (12) ___ a farm in Michigan in 1863 but he did not like farming. When he was fifteen he began work as a mechanic and in 1893 he built his first car. After he (13)___ driven it 1,500 kilometres, he sold it and built two bigger cars. Then, in 1903, he started the Ford Motor Company. By (14) ___ strong but light steel, he built cheap cars for (15) ___ people to buy. In 1908, he built the first Ford Model “T”, (16) ___ sold for $825. He was soon selling 100 cars a day. By 1927, the Ford Motor Company was (17) ___ $ 700 million. Early Ford cars were simple and cheap, but (18) ___ things simple sometimes meant less choice. “You (19) ___to have any colour you like,” said Henry Ford of the Model T, “as long as it’s black.” Câu 12: A. to B. on C. of D. out Câu 13: A. had B. was C. is D. has Câu 14: A. putting B. using C. managing D. operating Câu 15: A. ordinary B. typical C. usual D. general Câu 16: A. where B. what C. who D. which Câu 17: A. rich B. dear C. worth D. expensive 17
18. Câu 18: A. staying B. keeping C. holding D. remaining Câu 19: A. ought B. need C. will D. can TEST 2 I. Choose the word whose underlined part has a differrent pronunciation from the others. 1.A. produced B.adopted C.needed D.competed 2.A. son B.sun C.sugar D.soon 3.A.magazine B. device C.opportunity D.progressive II. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differrent from the others. 4.A.discrimination B.sanitation C.reputation D.dedication 5.A.agricultual B.achievement C.distinguish D.respectable III. Choose the best anwer for each sentence. 6.Students can easily their short-term memory with unnecessary information. A. put on B.switch on C.switch off D. put off 7.I suggest that he . on its advantages and disadvantages. A.focus B.focused C.have focused D. focuses 8.Is it really necessary for us new information in the conclusion ? A.include B.including C.to include D.should include 9.Urbanisation happened first in more developed countries. A.economic B.economist C.economical D.economically 10.After winning the MasterChef competition, Christine Ha gained a(n) . as a first-class cook. A achievement B.reputation C.dedication D.trophy 11.Everyone respected Nguyen Trai who had a career as a skilled strategist and prominent scholar. A.looked after B.looked up C. looked up to D. looked at 12. Her parents insisted that she hard for the GCSE exams. A. learn B.learning C.learns D. to learn 13 zones are developing rapidly in the urban areas. A.Agricutural B.organization C.industrial D.industrialization 14. I ___ you a letter if I had known your address. A. would have sent B. would send C. will send D. sent 15. English has become a second language in countries like India, Nigeria or Singapore where it ___ for administration, broadcasting and education. A. is using B. uses C. was used D. is used 16. He got good marks at his exams because all the lessons ___ carefully by him. A. are revised B. had revised C. had been revised D. were revised 17.Nowadays, young people are free to choose their mates and they are encouraged___ at least at the age of 23. A. marrying B. marry C. to marry D. married 18. The fishermen and their boats ___ were off the coast three days ago have just been reported to be A. which B. that C. who D. whom 19.They ___ time and money doing such a thing. A. were advised not to waste C. were advising not to waste B. advised not to be wasted D. were advised not wasting 20. I’ll show you the trees which ___ . A. were grown by John yesterday in the backyard C. were grown in the backyard yesterday by John B. were grown in the backyard by John yesterday D. were grown by John in the backyard yesterday 21.My mother sent me to a swim club where I received the best instruction. A B C D 22.The transportation of China into a modern economic started in 1950s through the process of industrialisation. A B C D VI. Choose one option that best rewrites the sentence given 29.If he wrote to her, she would be happy. A. She isn't happy because he doesn't write to her. C. When he wrote to her, she wasn't happy. B. She's happy because he has written to her. D. He didn't write to her, so she wasn't happy. 30.Few people realized the importance of his role in the company. A. Not many people realized that he played an important part in the company. B. Quite a few people realized the importance of his role in the company. C. Many people realized his important role in the company. D. He was realized as an important role in the company by a few people. 31.My father is tired of seeing any violent films. A. My father hasn't seen a violent film. B. My father has enjoyed all the violent films he has ever seen. C. My father is worried about missing the next violent film 18
19. D. My father never wants to see another violent film. 32.Peter said to them, "Don't leave the room until I come back". A. Peter told them not to leave the room until he came back. B. Peter told them not to leave the room until he comes back. C. Peter told them not to leave the room until they came back. D. Peter told them not to leave the room until they come back V.Select the synonym of the following bold and underlized word in each sentense. 33.Susan was born in Edinburgh in 2000 into a prosperous family. A. poor B. indigent C. wealthy normal VI.Select the antonym of the following bold and underlized word in each sentense 34.They talk about how developed countries have solved the urbanisation problems. A. the period of time when a country develops a lot of industries on a wide scale. B. the period of time when a country develops a lot of agriculture on a wide scale C.A population shift from rural to urban areas. D. A population shift from urban to rural areas VII/Read the following passage on social issues in American schools, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks. Schools are (35)___ these problems in ways that reflect the diversity of the US educational system. They are hiring or training large numbers of teachers of English as a second language and, in some communities, setting up bilingual schools. They are opening (36)___ the traditional European-centered curriculum to embrace material from African, Asian, and other cultures. Schools are also teaching cognitive skills to the (37)___ 40 percent of American students who do not go on to higher education. In the (38)___ of a recent report by the Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills, “A strong back, the willingness to work, and a high school diploma were once all that was necessary to (39)___ a start in America. They are no longer. A well-developed mind, a continued willingness to learn and the ability to put knowledge to work are the new keys the future of our young people, the success of our business, and the economic well-being of the nation.” (Extracted from InfoUSA – CD Version) 35: A. discharging B. distributing C. delivering D. addressing 36: A. for B. into C. up D. on 37: A. nearly B. mostly C. slightly D. fairly 38: A. directions B. words C. minds D. ways 39: A. get B. take C. make D. bring Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 31. The speaker paused. He hesitated to answer the direct question raised by the audience. A. decided B. continued C. determined D. wavered 32. Her courage not only inspired her followers but moved her rivals as well. A. depressed B. motivated C. overlooked D. rejected 33. The government's plans to cut taxes really stimulated the economy. A. discouraged B. started C. weakened D. improved 34. Chauvet Jeans was a well-known nineteen century painter whose paintings are extraordinarily sophisticated. A. old-fashioned B. basic C. primitive D. complex 35. Some rock stars started off as rebels with strong and broad principles. A. beliefs B. honour C. formulas D. law 36. I used to idolize David Beckham because of his dedication and talent. A. hate B. impress C. worship D. detest 37. Linda is very outgoing, however, her brother is quite reserved. A. open B. sociable C. easygoing D. shy 38. Ideally, I'd like to work at home but there is no way my boss agrees with that. A. Generally B. Luckily C. Preferably D. Fortunately 39. Morgan Freeman began to land big roles and won critical and popular acclaim after years of small parts and limited success. A. arrive B. gain C. deliver D. Cause 40. Recognizable smaller than most of the kids in his age group, Lionel Messi was diagnosed by doctors as suffering from a hormone deficiency that restricted his growth. A. inadequacy B. sufficiency C. abundance D. strength Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 41. During the Great Depression, many people suddenly found themselves jobless after a night. A. unemployed B. redundant C. unoccupied D. supplementary 42. I was relieved by the news that they had gone home safe and sound. A. comforted B. concerned C. relaxed D. lightened 19
20. 43. She comes from an admirable and respectable family. A. good B. respected C. unworthy D. dignified 44. They are going to have to amputate his left leg which was badly injured in the accident. A. remove B. separate C. cut off D. mend 45. Her identity will never be revealed in order to protect her children from being judged. A. uncovered B. proclaimed C. leaked D. hid 46. There are several interesting things emerging from the report. A. fading B. rising C. coming up D. developing 47. This boy is poorly-educated and doesn't know how to behave properly. A. uneducated B. knowledgeable C. ignorant D. rude 48. I prefer reading fictional stories to hearing about real events. A. imaginary B. unreal C. existent D. legendary 49. It is not fair to give such a challenging task to an inexperienced staff like her. A. comprehensible B. difficult C. provocative D. intriguing 50. White blood cells help defend the body against infection. A. fight B. cover C. protect D. Abandon WORD FORM Question 14-18: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets. Write your answers in the given spaces. 14. Growing trees in the neighbourhood has a ___ effect on the environment. (BENEFIT) 15. Our economy will suffer ___ in raw materials. (SHORT) 16. Carbon monoxide and lead are among the six common air ___ . (POLLUTE) 17. These days mass media are an ___ part of our lives. (SEPARATE) 18. One function of mass media is educating people about their rights and ___ . (RESPONSIBLE) 19. A lot of teachers have ___ their lives to the development of education in Viet Nam. A. sacrificed B. shared C. promoted D. devoted 20. Being helpful is good, but don't allow others to ___ advantage of your generosity. A. get B. use C. make D. take 21. We should never let misfortune and disabilities get in our ___ to success. A. road B. route C. path D. way 22. These days people are ___ with stories in the newspapers or on the Internet about celebrities. A. covered B. given C. full D. overwhelmed 23. He is such a ___ writer. Many people respect and admire him. A. distinguished B. distinguishing C. distinctive D. distinction Sixteen - What now? You’re 16 and finally you can leave school! By now, you’re probably sick of teachers, desks, tests and exams. But don’t just run for the exit. You need to think carefully about what to do next. If you want a professional career, you will need to go to university and get a degree. To do that, you need to stay at high school for another two years. But you needn’t stay at the same place. There are several options in the district of Northacre. St. Leopold’s School has the best pass rate of all the high schools in the district. It offers a wide range of subjects in the humanities and sciences. St Leopold’s is, of course, a private school, so may be too expensive for you. But don’t worry, there are several other options if you want to follow the academic route. Knowle Grammar School is a state school, so there are no fees, and it has excellent tuition and facilities. It is a boys’ school from the ages of 11-16, but from 16-18 it is co-educational. But it is selective, so you’ll have to pass an exam to get in. If you’re interested in going into Business, check out Wyle River Academy. This school specialises in subjects like Business Studies, Management and Economics. If you prefer the arts, look at the courses on offer at Northacre College. Here you can study woodwork, art, textiles and much more. Northacre College also offers a wide range of vocational qualifications. You can do a 1-year certificate or a 2-year diploma in subjects like electrics, plumbing, roofing and hairdressing. If you’d prefer to work outdoors, look at Milldown College, where there are courses in Farm Mechanics, Land Management, Animal Management and much more. 20
21. A final option is to get an apprenticeship with a local or national company. You will get on-the-job training, gain certificates or diplomas and start earning straight away. But be warned - places are limited! Find out more at the Jobs Fair on 26th May at Northacre College. 37. According to the article, readers who want a professional career should ___. A. go to university immediately B. stay at the same school for two more years C. go to high school for two more years, then get a degree 38. St Leopold’s school is best known for ___. A. good exam results B. humanities and sciences C. teaching and learning facilities 39. What is the requirement of enrollment for St Leopold’s school? A. paying tuition fees B. passing an exam C. studying both humanities and sciences 40. You can only attend Knowle Grammar School if you ___. A. pass an exam B. are a boy C. can afford the tuition fees 41. Anna wants to work with horses. Where is the best place for her to study? A. Wyle River Academy B. Northacre College C. Milldown College 42. Harry wants to be a builder. Which is the best place for him to study? A. Wyle River Academy B. Northacre College C. Milldown College 43. Kevin wants to be a fashion designer. Which is the best place for him to study? A. Wyle River Academy B. Northacre College C. Milldown College Exercise 9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Born on June 30, 1985 in Baltimore, Maryland, to Fred and Debbie Phelps, the youngest of three children, Michael Phelps and his sisters grew up in the neighbourhood of Rodger Forge. His father, Fred, a former all-rounded athlete, was a state trooper and his mother Debbie was a middle-school principal. When Phelps's parents divorced in 1994, he and his siblings lived with their mother, with whom Michael grew very close. Even at the age of 7, Phelps was still a little scared to put his head under water, so his instructors allowed him to float around on his back. Not surprisingly, despite the fact that later he is very good at butterfly swimming, the first stroke he mastered was not the easily-practised breaststroke but the backstroke. At the age of 15, Phelps became the youngest American male swimmer to compete at an Olympic Games in 68 years. While he didn't win any medals at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, he would soon become a major force in competitive swimming. In the spring of 2001, Phelps set the world record in the 200-meter butterfly, becoming the youngest male swimmer in history at the age of 15 years and 9 months. At the 2001 World Championships in Japan, he then broke his own record with a time of 1:54:58, earning his first international medal. In 2002, Phelps continued to establish several records including the 100-meter butterfly and the 200-meter individual medley. The following year, at the same event, he broke his own world record in the 400-meter individual medley with a time of 4:09.09. After the London Olympics in 2012, Phelps announced he was retiring from his sport. However, at the 2016 Olympic Games, he came out of retirement and returned to professional competition. This was also the event which he won one silver and five gold medals, becoming the oldest individual gold medalist in Olympic swimming history, as well as the first swimmer to win four consecutive golds in the same event, the 200-meter individual medley. 118. Phelps's father used to be a comprehensive ___. A. principal B. trooper C. athlete D. instructor 119. The first style of swimming Phelps was good at is ___. A. butterfly B. freestyle C. breaststroke D. backstroke 120. He didn't win any medals at the Olympics of ___ A. 2002 B. 2000 C. 2012 D. 2016 121. At the 2001 World Championships in Japan, he broke the record of ___. A. 200-meter butterfly B. 100-meter butterfly 21
22. C. 200-meter individual D. 400-meter individual 122. The word consecutive in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___. A. stoppable B. unending C. uninterrupted D. unrestricted PASSAGE 1 It is estimated that over 99 percent of all species that ever existed have become extinct. What causes extinction? When a species is no longer adapted to a changed environment, it may perish. The exact causes of a species' death vary from situation to situation. Rapid ecological change may render an environment hostile to a species. For example, temperatures may change and a species may not be able to adapt. Food Resources may be affected by environmental changes, which will then cause problems for a species requiring these resources. Other species may become better adapted to an environment, resulting in competition and ultimately, in the death of a species. The fossil record reveals that extinction has occurred throughout the history of Earth. Recent analyses have also revealed that on some occasions many species became extinct at the same time -a mass extinction. One of the best-known examples of mass extinction occurred 65 million years ago with the demise of dinosaurs and many other forms of life. Perhaps the largest mass extinction was the one that occurred 225 million years ago. When approximately 95 percent of all species died, mass extinctions can be caused by a relatively rapid change in the environment and can be worsened by the close interrelationship of many species. If, for example, something were to happen to destroy much of the plankton in the oceans, then the oxygen content of Earth would drop, affection even organisms not living in the oceans. Such a change would probably lead to a mass extinction. One interesting, and controversial, finding is that extinctions during the past 250 million years have tended to be more intense every 26 million years. This periodic extinction might be due to intersection of the Earth's orbit with a cloud of comets, but this theory is purely speculative. Some researchers have also speculated that extinction may often be random. That is, certain species may be eliminated and others may survive for no particular reason. A species' survival may have nothing to do with its ability or inability to adapt. If so, some of evolutionary history may reflect a sequence of essentially random events. 1. The word "it" in line 2 refers to ___. A. environment B. species C. extinction D. 99 percent 2. The word "ultimately" in line 6 is closest in meaning to ___. A. exceptionally B. dramatically C. eventually D. unfortunately 3. What does the author say in paragraph 1 regarding most species in Earth's history? A. They have remained basically unchanged from their original forms. B. They are no longer in existence. C. They have been able to adapt to ecological changes. D. They have caused rapid change in the environment. 4. The word "demise" is closest in meaning to ___. A. change B. recovery C. help D. death 5. Why is "plankton" mentioned in line 14? A. To illustrate a comparison between organisms that live on the land and those that live in the ocean. B. To point out that certain species could never become extinct. C. To demonstrate the interdependence of different species. D. To emphasize the importance of food resources in preventing mass extinction. 6. Which of the following can be inferred from the theory of periodic extinction mentioned in paragraph 3? A. Many scientists could be expected to disagree with it. B. Evidence to support the theory has recently been found. C. The theory is no longer seriously considered. D. Most scientists believe the theory to be accurate. 22
23. 7. In paragraph 3, the author makes which of the following statements about a species' survival? A. It reflects the interrelationship of many species. B. It may depend on chance events. C. It does not vary greatly from species to species D. It is associated with astronomical conditions. PASSAGE 2 When people hear the world "city", they usually imagine concrete, neon signs, and lots of air pollution. Thanks to some clever and concerned architects, this image is starting to change. the concept of green cities aims to bring some beauty from rural environments into urban areas. It is not only about looking better though. Green cities are also trying to improve the efficiency of cities and raise the standard of living for people who stay in them. The term "green cities" refers to cities where builders take into account several environmental factors before that city is constructed or redesigned. For starters, green cities are designed to be more physically appealing than traditional cities from the past. In addition, the mobility of citizens should be considered, so public transportation can be more convenient and travel time to work can be reduced. Energy sources should also be evaluated with the goal of minimizing air pollution. When it comes to going green, the city of Barcelona is far ahead of its time. Since 1859, its designers have consciously tried to create sustainable urban designs. Then in 1992, the city received a well-deserved makeover before hosting the Olympic Games. In recent years, Barcelona has upgraded its transportation system. This has reduced air pollution as more and more workers are using public transportation instead of their own vehicles. Barcelona also boats one of the best recycling programmes in the world. Visitors will find clear, colour coded trash bins throughout the city where they can put all of their materials. It is no secret in Portland, Oregon is one of the greenest cities in the US. Since 1903, it has been an example of what American cities can accomplish with careful planning. Instead of filling its area with office buildings, Portland has plenty of green space for activities. There are 119 kilometers of running, hiking, and bike trails that allow citizens to experience the great outdoors. The city also offers residents creative energy plans that give them the opportunity to pay a bit extra for clean energy sources. For about $3 to $9 extra each month, homeowners can choose solar or wind power and help the environment. These are only a small sampling of the green cities around the world. As more people experience the pleasure of visiting green cities, it seems certain that the trend of urban areas going green will continue far into the future. 1. Residents in Portland can ___. A. make their own creative energy plans B. rely solely energy sources with a small extra sum of money C. use clean energy sources with a small extra sum of money D. make their city become the greenest city in the US 2. What does the term "mobility" in the second paragraph mean? A. How much money tourists spend B. The opinions of people C. How visitors move around D. The feelings visitors have 3. How does the author seem to feel about the future of green cities? A. Green cities are too expensive to build in most countries. B. Few people have interest in living in a green city. C. The best green cities in the world are in North America. D. We should continue to see more green cities being built each year. 4. Which of the following is NOT a goal that a green city builder would have? A. Making the city look natural. B. Keeping the air nice and green. 23
24. C. Painting every building green. D. Helping citizens feel more comfortable. 5. Green cities bring all of the following benefits EXCEPT ___. A. to bring natural beauty into urban areas B. to raise the efficiency of concrete buildings C. to raise the living standards for urban citizens D. to make green cities look much better than the old ones 6. When constructing or redesigning green cities, we try ___. A. to use eco-friendly sources of energy B. to make energy sources more appealing C. to make transportation more convenient D. to reduce the cost of solutions to the problem of air pollution 7. What is true about Barcelona? A. It is the only green city in Europe. B. It is one of the oldest green cities. C. It has never been redesigned. D. It doesn't allow visitors to drive cars. 8. All of the following are true about Barcelona EXCEPT that ___. A. visitors can put all the trash in one colourful trash bin B. more people have used public transportation C. air pollution has been reduced D. it is said by some to have one of the best recycling programmes in the world 9. The word "they" in the third paragraph refers to ___. A. some dustbins in the city B. those who run the city C. people who collect dustbins D. people who want to throw out trash 10. Which of the following people would most enjoy living in Portland? A. Someone who likes to work in tall buildings. B. Someone who doesn't mind air pollution. C. Someone who want cheap energy solutions. D. Someone who enjoys exercising outside. 24