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ĐỌC ĐIỀN VÀO CHỖ TRỐNG
Exercise 1. MẤU ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH - TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC NGOẠI NGỮ Chọn 01
lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn.
It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are. One
thing you have to be (1) _______ of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is
(2)_________ of people who would rather say something negative than positive. If you‘ve made
up your (3)_______ to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, (4)_________ the negative
criticism of others prevent you from reaching your target, and let the constructive criticism have
a positive effect on your work. If someone says you‘re totally in the (5)______ of talent, ignore
them. That‘s negative criticism. If (6), __________, someone advises you to revise your work
and gives you a good reason for doing so, you should consider their suggestions carefully. There
are many film stars (7)__________ were once out of work . There are many famous novelists
who made a complete mess of their first novel – or who didn‘t, but had to keep on approaching
hundreds of publishers before they could get it (8) ________. Being successful does depend on
luck, to a (9)________ extent. But things are more likely to (10) ________ well if you persevere and stay positive.
Câu 1: Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn đề điền vào chỗ trống số (1) A. alert B. clever C. intelligent D. aware
Câu 2: Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn đề điền vào chỗ trống số (2) A. overflowing B. packed C. filled D. full
Câu 3: Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn đề điền vào chỗ trống số (3) A. idea B. brain C. thought D. mind
Câu 4: Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn đề điền vào chỗ trống số (4) A. shouldn‘t let B. won‘t let C. didn‘t let D. don‘t let
Câu 5: Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn đề điền vào chỗ trống số (5) A. absentee B. shortage C. missing D. lack
Câu 6: Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn đề điền vào chỗ trống số (6) A. hence B. whereas C. otherwise D. however
Câu 7: Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn đề điền vào chỗ trống số (7) A. which B. whom C. they D. who
Câu 8: Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn đề điền vào chỗ trống số (8) A.
publish B. to publish C. publishes D. published
Câu 9: Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn đề điền vào chỗ trống số (9) A.
plenty B. numerous C. definite D. certain
Câu 10: Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn đề điền vào chỗ trống số (10) A. sail
through B. come into C. deal with D. turn out
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks
Statesmen define a family as ―a group of individuals having a common dwelling and
related by blood, adoption or marriage, (1) ______________includes common-law relationships.‖
Most people are born into one of these groups and (2)
______________live their lives as a family in such a group. Although the definition Of a family may not change, (3)
______________.relationship of people to each other within the family group changes as society
changes. More and more wives are (4) ______________paying jobs, and, as a result, the roles of
husband, wife and children are changing. Today, men expect to
(5)______________. for pay for about 40 years of their lives, and, in today‘s marriages
(6)______________. which both spouses have paying jobs, women can expect to work for about
30 to 35 years of their lives. This mean that man must learn to do their share of family tasks such
as caring for the children and daily (7)______________chores. Children, too, especially
adolescents, have to (8)______________with the members od their family in sharing household tasks. The
widespread acceptance of contraception has meant that having
(9)______________ is as matter of choice, not an automatic result of marriage. Marriage itself
has become a choice. As alternatives (10)______________ common-law relationships and
single-parent families have become socially acceptable, women will become more independent. 1) A. which B. that C. what D. it 2) A. must B. need C. would D. will 3) A. a B. any C. some D. the 4) A. taking B. making C. keeping D. performing 5) A. live B. work C. hope D. ask 6) A. in B. for C. with D. to 7) A. home B. family C. house D. household 8) A. carry B. deal C. cooperate D. combine 9) A. time B. families C. happiness D. children 10) A. similar to B. like C. such as D. or else
(ID: 114994) 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.
Education is more important today than ever before. It helps people acquire the skills they
need for such everyday (13)_______ as reading a newspaper or managing their money. It also
gives them the specialized training they may need to (14)_______ for a job or career. For
example, a person must meet certain educational requirements and obtain a (15)_______ or
certificate before he can practice law or medicine. Many fields, like computer operation or police
work, (16)_______ satisfactory completion of special training courses.
Education is also important (17)_______ it helps people get more out of life. It increases their
knowledge and understanding of the world. It helps them acquire the skills that make life more
interesting and enjoyable, (18)_______ the skills needed to participate in a sport, paint a picture,
or play a musical (19)_______ . Such education becomes (20)_______ important as people gain more and more leisure time.
Education also helps people adjust to change. This habit has become necessary because social
changes today take place with increasing speed and (21)_______ the lives of
more and more people. Education can help a person understand these changes and provide him (22)_______
the skills for adjusting to them. Question 13.A. works B. jobs C. actions D. activities Question 14.A. do B. prepare C. make D. work Question 15.A. license B. card C. diploma D. paper Question 16.A. requires B. requiring C. require D. to require
Question 17.A. therefore B. despite C. although D. because Question 18.A. such as B. for instance C. such that D. for example
Question 19.A. appliance B. equipment C. instrument D. device
Question 20.A. increased B. increasing C. increase D. increasingly Question 21.A. effect B. affect C. affective D. effective Question 22.A. with B. for C. in D. to
TATTOOING: AN ANCIENT TRADITION
Tattooing is an old art. In ancient Greece, people who had tattoos were regarded as members of
the (16) __________ classes. On the other hand, tattooing was (17)
__________ in Europe by the early Christians, who thought that it was a sinful thing to (18)
__________. It was not until the late 18th century, when Captain Cook saw South Sea Islander
decorating their bodies with tattoos that attitudes began to change. Sailors came back from these
islands with pictures of Christ on their backs and from then on, tattooing (19)__________ in
popularity. A survey by the French army in 1881 (20)
__________ that among the 387 men (21) __________there were 1,333 designs. Nowadays, not
everybody finds tattoos acceptable. Some people thing that getting one is silly because tattoos are
more or less permanent. There is also some (22) __________
about (23) __________ a blood disease from unsterilized needles. Even for those who do want a
tattoo, the (24) __________ of getting one is not painless, but the final result, in their eyes, is (25) __________ the pain. Question 16: A. upper B. greater C. high D. extreme Question 17: A. blamed B. exported C. banned D. finished Question 18: A. be B. create C. do D. make Question 19: A. gained B. won C. earned D. made
Question 20: A. declared B. showed C. explained D. said
Question 21: A. questionedB. inquired C. demanded D. spoken Question 22: A. danger B. concern C. trouble D. threat Question 23: A. gaining B. infecting C. having D. catching
Question 24: A. progress B. system C. pace D. process Question 25: A. worth B. due C. owed D. deserved
(124320) IV. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the
correct word for each of the blanks.
Nearly 200 of the 1500 native plant species in Hawaii are at risk of going extinct in the near
future because they have been (33)_______ to such low numbers. Approximately 90 percent of
Hawaii's plants are found nowhere else in the world but they are (34)_______
by alien invasive species such as feral goats, pigs, rodents and (35)_______ plants.
The Hawaii Rare Plant Restoration Group is striving to (36)_______ the extinction of the
182 rare Hawaiian plants with fewer than 50 individuals remaining in the (37)_______
. Since 1990, (38)_______ a result of their "Plant Extinction Prevention Program", sixteen
species have been brought into (39)_______ and three species have been reintroduced.
Invasive weeds have been removed in key areas and fencing put Up in order to
(40)_______ plants in the wild.
In the future the Hawaii Rare Plant Restoration Program aims (41)_______
collecting genetic material from the remaining plants in the wild for storage as a
safety net for the future. They also aim to manage wild populations and where possible
reintroduce species into (42)_______ . 33. A. developed B. reduced C. disappeared D. increased 34. A. conserved B. guarded C. invested D. threatened 35. A. native B. national C. international D. non-native 36. A. prevent B. influence C. encourage D. stimulate 37. A. wild B. sky C. hole D. atmosphere 38. A. so B. due C. as D. but 39. A. contamination B. production C. cultivation D. generation 40. A. derive B. vary C. remain D. protect 41. A. at B. on C. with D. for 42. A. shelters B. reserves C. gardens D. halls
(ID: 122427) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your
answer sheet to indicate correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being
an employee? The schools teach (55) _______ many things of value to the future accountant,
doctor or electrician. Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they
teach the one thing that it is perhaps most valuable for the future employee (56)_______. But
very few students bother to learn it. This basic skill is the ability to organize and express ideas in
writing and in speaking. This means that your success as an employee will depend on your ability
to communicate with people and to (57) _______ your own thoughts and ideas to them so they
will (58) _______ understand what you are driving and be persuaded.
Of course, skill in expression is not enough (59) _______ itself. You must have something to
say in the first place. The effectiveness of your job depends (60) _______
your ability to make other people understand your work as they do on the quality of the work itself.
Expressing one‘s thoughts is one skill that the school can (61) _______ teach. The
foundations for skill in expression have to be (62) _______ early: an interest in and an ear
(63) _______ language; experience in organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant,
and above all the habit of verbal expression. If you do not these foundations
(64) _______ your school years, you may never have an opportunity again. Question 55: A. a great B. large C. a large D. great
Question 56: A. to knowB. how to know C. knowing D. of knowing
Question 57: A. transfer B. present C. interpret D. represent Question 58: A. both B. as well C. either D. not Question 59: A. on B. by C. in D. for
Question 60: A. on most B. much on C. most on D. on much Question 61: A. truly B. really C. quite D. hardly Question 62: A. lied B. lain C. lay D. laid Question 63: A. in B. by C. if D. for Question 64: A. when B. for C. of D. during
(ID: 113524) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 33 to 42. Environmental Concerns
Earth is the only place we know of in the universe that can support human life. (33)
______ human activities are making the planet less fit to live on. As the western world carries on
consuming (34)_______ of the world's resources while half of the world's population do so just
to stay (35)_______ we are rapidly destroying the only resource we
have (36)________ which all people can survive and prosper. Everywhere fertile soil is
(37)______ built on or washed into the sea. Renewable resources are exploited so much that they
will never be able to recover (38)______. We discharge pollutants into the atmosphere without
any thought of the consequences. As a (39)______, the planet's ability to support people is being
reduced at the very time when rising human numbers and consumption are making increasingly heavy demands on it.
The Earth's (40)______ resources are there for us to use. We need food, water, air, energy,
medicines, warmth, shelter and minerals to (41)______ us fed, comfortable, healthy and active. If
we are sensible in how we use the resources they will last indefinitely. But if we use them
wastefully and excessively they will soon (42)_______ and everyone will suffer. Question 33: A. Still B. Despite C. Yet D. Although
Question 34: A. two-thirds B. two- third C. two-three D. two- threes
Question 35: A. survival B. alive C. existent D. live Question 36: A. on B. at C. in D. by Question 37: A. sooner B. rather C. either D. neither
Question 38: A. completely B. quite C. greatly D. utterly Question 39: A. result B. product C. development D. reaction Question 40: A. natural B. real C. living D. genuine Question 41: A. stay B. keep C. maintain D. hold Question 42: A. run out B. run away C. run up D. run Off
(125878) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the best option for each of the blanks.
I was raised on a farm in a remote village in the 1950s. The winter months were endless
and everything was covered in snow. I was always (53) ________ for the warmer weather to
come. When spring arrived, everything came alive- flowers would bloom and the animals would
come out of hibernation. I would follow the bear tracks and search for them. Once, however, I
(54) ________ an angry mother bear who saw me (55) ________
a threat. (56) ________ the sight of the bear, I did what my father had told me. I stood still until
she stopped growling and walked away. The trick was effective, but looking back now, I realized
that the situation was (57) ________ more serious than I thought at the time. By the age of
twelve, I had lots of camping (58) ________, as I used to go camping with my dog on my school
holidays. We would spend days (59) ________ the forest, catching fish for dinner, (60) ________
at the frogs and the (61) ________ of birds and the insects hopping up and down on the surface
of the water. Of course, this was possible only during the warm months. When the autumn came,
everything went quiet, which was quite usual in those parts. It wasn‘t long before the animals
disappeared, the birds (62) ________ south and the snow took over. The place became deserted once again. Question 53: A. willing B. keen C. eager D. enthusiastic
Question 54: A. found out B. came across C. dealt with D. reached Question 55: A. as B. same as C. such as D. like Question 56: A. By B. At C. On D. In Question 57: A. very B. quite C. far D. so
Question 58: A. experience B. skills C. qualities D. qualifications
Question 59: A. investigating B. detecting C. researching D. exploring
Question 60: A. watching B. looking C. noticing D. observing Question 61: A. sets B. swarms C. bunches D. flocks Question 62: A. fly B. flying C. flew D. flight
EXERCISE 9. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT CHUYÊN KHTN LẦN 1 – 2016
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word/phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks GOING ON A DIET
A typical person needs about 1,800 calories per day to stay running.. They keep your
organs operating (33)_______ and your brain running. They also keep your body warm. A
person gains weight because he or she consumes more calories per day than (34)
________. The only way to lose fat is to reduce the (35) ________ of calories that you consume
per day. This is the basic principle (36) ________ going on a diet.
Unfortunately, diets don‘t work for most people. They do lose weight but then go off the
diet and put it back. Building a sensible diet and exercise plan is the key (37)
________ maintaining a consistent weight. You need to figure out how many calories you need
in a day and how many you actually (38) ________. The next step is to add exercise (39)
________ you can raise the number of calories you can consume per day.
Burning 250 or 500 calories per day can make a big (40) ________. You can ride an
exercise bike while you are watching television (41) ________ you can take the stairs instead of
the elevator. Find an exercise partner. Exercises can be a lot easier if there is someone to talk to.
It‘s a good idea to wear firm-fitting clothes if you are (42) ________.
Tight clothing acts as a reminder of what you are trying to accomplish. Question 33: A. proper B. properly C. improper D. improperly Question 34: A. necessity B. need C. needed D. necessary Question 35: A. number B. amount C. deal D. plenty Question 36: A. behind B. beside C. inside D. outside Question 37: A. for B. with C. at D. to Question 38: A. take off B. take in C. take up D. take away Question 39: A. as a result B. so as to C. so that D. in as much as Question 40: A. sense B. mistake C. impression D. difference Question 41: A. and B. or C. but D. so Question 42: A. on a holiday B. on a balance C. on either side D. on a diet
(ID: 121588) 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. OWNING A PET
The joys and tribulations of being a pet owner! During our lifetime most of us have
some experience of either owning a pet or being in (26) _______ contact with someone who
does. Is there such a thing as ―the ideal pet‖? If so what characterizes the ideal pet? Various
(27) _______ influence one‘s choice of pet, from your reasons for getting a pet to your lifestyle.
For example, although quite a few pets are relatively cheap to buy, the cost of (28) _______ can
be considerable. Everything must be (29) _______ into account, from food and bedding, to
vaccinations and veterinary bills. You must be prepared to (30)
_______ time on your pet, which involves shopping for it, cleaning and feeding it. Pets can be
demanding and a big responsibility. Are you prepared to exercise and (31)
_______ an animal or do you prefer a more independent pet? How much spare room do you
have? Is it right to lock an energetic animal into a (32) _______ space? Do you live near a busy
road which may threaten the life of your pet? Pets (33) _______ as turtles and goldfish can be
cheap and convenient, but if you prefer affectionate pets, a friendly cat or dog would be more
(34) _______. People get pets for a number of reasons, for company, security or to teach
responsibility to children. Pets can be affectionate and loyal and an excellent source of company
as long as you know what pet (35) _______ you and your lifestyle. Question 26: A. tight B. narrow C. near D. close Question 27: A. factors B. facets C. points D. elements
Question 28: A. maintenance B. upbringing C. raising D. upkeep Question 29: A. held B. considering C. kept D. taken Question 30: A. waste B. occupy C. take D. spend
Question 31: A. household B. housekeep C. housework D. housetrain Question 32: A. reduced B. detained C. closed D. confined Question 33: A. much B. such C. for D. so Question 34: A. likely B. suited C. appropriate D. good Question 35: A. suits B. matches C. fits D. goes with
(126449) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 55 to 64
The UK Government ensures that all schools in the UK(55)_______ certain standards, and this
includes independent schools as well as those that are (56)_______ by the Government. All
qualifications are awarded by national agencies accredited by the Qualification and Curriculum
Authority (QCA), (57)_______ the quality of the qualifications you will gain is guaranteed.
At many independent schools inEngland, you will be encouraged to take part (58)_______
extracurricular activities to develop your hobbies and learn new skills, and you may be
encouraged to take graded music exams (59)_______ by the Associated Board of the Royal
Schools of Music. The exam grades gained from these are widely accepted toward university entry (60)_______ .
Independent schools do not usually offer vocationally focused qualifications but if you are
(61)_______ in these qualifications, you can find out more in the 'career-based and pre-
university qualifications' section.
The (62)_______ you pay to attend independent school, include your course fees,
accommodation and may include some or all extracurricular activities. Fees (63)_______
from school to school and are at the discretion of the institution; there are no national standards.
You should expect to pay a minimum of £8,000 per year and fees can be (64)_______ high as £25,000. Question 55: A. notice B. look C. see D. meet Question 56: A. run B. shown C. worked D. indicated Question 57: A. if B. because C. although D. so Question 58: A. for B. on C. in D. into Question 59: A. offering B. offer C. to offer D. offered Question 60: A. requirements B. troubles C. problems D. questions Question 61: A. worried B. excited C. interested D. concerned Question 62: A. fees B. funds C. donations D.bills Question 63: A. vary B. exchange C. transfer D. interfere Question 64: A. far B. as C. much D. more
(ID:116211)Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 01 to 10.
Early writing and Alphabets
When people first began to write, they did not use an alphabet. Instead, they drew small
pictures to (01) ______ the objects they were writing about. This was very slow because there
was a different picture for (02) ______ word.
The Ancient Egyptians had a (03) ______ of picture writing that was (04) ______
hieroglyphics. The meaning of this writing was forgotten for a very long time but in 1799 some
scientists (05) ______ a stone near Alexandria, in Egypt. The stone had been there for (06)
______ a thousand years. It had both Greek and hieroglyphics on it and researchers were finally
able to understand what the hieroglyphics meant.
An alphabet is quite different (07) ______ picture writing. It (08) ______ of letters or
symbols that represent a sound and each sound is just part of one word. The Phoenicians, (09)
______ lived about 3,000 years ago, developed the modern alphabets.
It was later improved by the Roman‘s and this alphabet is now used (10) ______ throughout the world. Question 1: A. notice B. show C. appear D. mark Question 2: A. some B. all C. every D. any Question 3: A. practice B. manner C. plan D. system Question 4: A. known B. called C. described D. referred
Question 5: A. discovered B. realized C. delivered D. invented Question 6: A. quite B. more C. over D. already Question 7: A. at B. from C. before D. between Question 8: A. consists B. includes C. contains D. involves Question 9: A. which B. whose C. what D. who Question 10: A. broadly B. widely C. deeply D. hugely
(ID: 123293) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 35 to 44. Royal Residences
Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse are the official
(35)_______ of the Sovereign and, as such, serve as both home and office for The Queen, whose
personal standard flies (36)_______ Her Majesty is in residence.
These buildings are used extensively for State ceremonies and Official entertaining and
are opened to the (37)_______ as much as these commitments allow. They are furnished with
fine pictures and (38) _______ of art from the Royal Collection, which has been assembled over
four centuries by successive sovereigns. Many of the State Apartments and rooms at the official
residences have been in continuous use since their conception and many of the works of art are
(39)_______ in the rooms for which they were originally (40)_______.
The official residences are in (41)_______use and the style and manner in which they are
(42) _______to visitors reflects their working status. Rooms are kept as close to their normal
(43) _______as possible. Inevitably, opening times are subject to change at short notice depending on circumstances.
The Royal Collection, which is owned by The Queen as Sovereign in trust for her
successors and the Nation, is administered by the Royal Collection Trust to which a proportion
of admission and other income from visitors is directed.
The remainder of this income funds the majority of the cost of restoring Windsor
Castle which was badly (44)_______by fire in November 1992. Question 35:A. venues B. residences C. situations D. Occupation Question 36: A. whatever B. however C. whoever D. whenever Question 37: A. humans B. public C. peoples D. strangers Question 38: A. paintings B. statues C. works D. jobs Question 39: A. created B. explored C. produced D. displayed Question 40: A. instructed B. intended C. performed D. guarded Question 41: A. local B. national C. regular D. minor Question 42: A. designed B. shown C. given D. taken Question 43: A. feature B. location C. destination D. Appearance Question 44: A. destroyed B. ruined C. damaged D. collapsed
(125085) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 33 to 42 Magnets
A solid object that has the power to attract iron and some metals is called a magnet. It does this
through its magnetic field, a region of force surrounding it. The (33) _____ the magnet, the more intense is the field.
Objects that are attracted to the magnet feel a force (34) _____ as ―magnetism‖ when they are
inside the magnetic field. This magnetic force can pass (35) _____ some materials. Even a weak
magnet will attract a pin to the other side of a (36) ______ of paper, for example.
Magnets come in (37) ______ shapes. A familiar one is the curved horseshoes magnet. There
are also bar magnets in the form (38) _____ disc or a stubby cylinder. Every magnet has (39)
______ poles, called north and south, at opposite ends of it: at the two ends of a horseshoes
magnet, for example, or on the two sides of a disc.
Powerful magnets can be (40) _______ by passing an electric current through wire coiled
around a piece of iron. The (41) _____ is called and electromagnet. Magnets are (42)
______ in many household and everyday devices. They are also commonly used in
industrial machinery, usually in the form of electromagnets. Question 33: A. smaller B. stronger C. weaker D. thinner
Question 34: A. mentioned B. called C. known D. said Question 35: A. through B. away C. outside D. next Question 36: A. pane B. block C. pile D. sheet
Question 37: A. separate B. different C. unknown D. identical Question 38: A. of B. in C. out D. up Question 39: A. many B. several C. two D. one Question 40: A. found B. had C. done D. made Question 41: A. ending B. result C. conclusion D. final Question 42: A. used B. made C. lived D. unseen
(ID: 118138)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.
Mobile phones emit microwave radio emissions. Researchers are questioning whether
exposure to these radio waves might (36) _______ to brain cancer. So far, the data are not
conclusive. The scientific evidence does not (37) _______ us to say with certainly that mobile
phones are categorically (38) _______. On the other hand, current research has not yet (39)
_______ clear adverse effect associated with the prolonged use of mobile phones.
Numerous studies are now going (40) _______ in various countries. Some of the results are
contradictory but others have shown an association between mobile phone use and cancer. (41)
_______, these studies are preliminary and the issue needs further, long - term investigation.
(42) _______ the scientific data is more definite, it is prudent for people to try not to use
mobile phone for long (43) _______ of time. Don't think that hands free phones are
any safer either. At the moment, research is in fact showing the (44) _______ and they may be
just as dangerous. It is also thought that young people (45) _______ bodies are still growing may be at particular risk. Question 36: A. cause B. bring C. produce D. lead Question 37: A. make B. let C. able D. enable Question 38: A. risky B. secure C. unhealthy D. safe Question 39: A. proved B. created C. demonstrated D. caused Question 40: A. on B. about C. through D. by Question 41: A. While B. Though C. Additionally D. However Question 42: A. Until B. When C. Provide D. As
Question 43: A. quantities B. periods C. amounts D. intervals Question 44: A. way B. truth C. opposite D. fact Question 45: A. whose B. that C. with D. as
) Đọc bài văn, chọn đáp án điền vào chỗ trống:
In this age of (30) telephone networks and electronic mail, it seems that fewer and
even fewer people are taking time to sit down and write letters (31) friends and relatives. For
hundreds of years, letters were the only way to keep (32)
people who were any distance away and letter-writing was seen as an
important skill for all learned people (33) . Gradually, (34)
, the importance of writing letters is decreasing to a point that majority of us have to (35)
a special effort to turn out something worthwhile when we apply for a job or
make a complaint. In business circles the tendency is for
routine communications to become shorter. (36) clients may appreciate a detailed
letter, an employee who sends out long letters is often regarded as (37) . Many
people prefer the telephone in all circumstances and its speed is essential in many situations but (38)
have you put the telephone down, dissatisfied
with what you have managed to say? I don‘t think I‘ll throw my (39) away yet. Câu 30: A. advanced B. progressive
C. highly-developed D. all are correct Câu 31: A. for B. with C. from D. to
Câu 32: A. on good terms with B. in step with
C. in contact with D. in favour of Câu 33: A. mastered B. to master C. mastering D. to be mastered Câu 34: A. for example B. therefore C. however D. in short Câu 35: A. cause B. do C. make D. create Câu 36: A. As though B. Despite C. Even though D. However Câu 37: A. impossible B. unusual C. inefficient D. unimportant Câu 38: A. how about B. how much C. how often D. how long Câu 39: A. effort B. letter C. telephone D. pen
(ID: 125003) Read the following passage and mark the latter A, B, C or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 35 to 44.
Why is it that many teenagers have the energy to play computer games until late at night but
can‘t find the energy to get out of bed (35) ________ for school? According to a new report,
today‘s generation of children are in danger of getting so (36)_______ sleep that they are putting
their mental and physical health at (37)_______. Adults can easily survive on seven to eight
hours‘ sleep a night, (38)_______teenagers require nine or ten hours. According to medical
experts, one in five youngsters (39)________ anything between two and five hours‘ sleep a
night less than their parents did at their age.
This (40) _____ serious questions about whether lack of sleep is affecting children‘s ability
to concentrate at school. The connection between sleep deprivation and lapses in memory,
impaired reaction time and poor concentration is well (41) _______. Research has shown that
losing as little as half an hour‘s sleep a night can have profound effects (42) ______how
children perform the next day. A good night‘s sleep is also crucial for
teenagers because it is while they are asleep (43)______ they release a hormone that is essential
for their ‗growth spurt‘ (the period during teenage years when the body grows at a rapid rate).
It‘s true that they can, to some (44) ______, catch up on sleep at weekends, but that won‘t help
them when they are dropping off to sleep in class on a Friday afternoon.
Question 35 A. behind time
Question 36 A. few Question 37 A. jeopardy Question 38 A. or Question 39 A. puts Question 40 A. raises
Question 41 A. organized
Question 42 A. in Question 43 A. at which Question 44 A. rate
EXERCISE 18. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT LÝ THÁI TỔ LẦN 1- 2016
(ID:112853) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Throughout history people have always communicated with one another, not only by speech but
also by movements of the hands and body. It is, however, only (42) ______
the last few years that these aspects of communication have been studied at all widely. This type
of communication is known as body language or non-verbal communication. People sometimes
wonder (43) ______ you can learn how body language works. It is of course possible to read
books on the subject but you also need to (44) ______ time observing people‘s movements. A
railway station is a particular good place for such observation, as here people can be seen openly
expressing eagerness, sorrow, delight, impatience and many other human emotions by (45) _____ of movement.
If you turn down the sound on your television set and try to understand (46) _____ is happening
simply by watching the picture you will learn even more about communication (47) _____
words. By turning the sound back up every five (48) ______ or so, it is possible to check how accurate your (49) ______ is.
Having studied the art of body language you will have a definite (50) ______ at a boring party.
You will be able to sit on your own for the whole evening and thoroughly enjoy yourself by both
watching (51) ______ interpreting the body language of all the other people there. Question 42: A. with B. during C. for D. on Question 43: A. that B. how C. what D. whether Question 44: A. kill B. spend C. give D. lose Question 45: A. means B. gestures C. health D. postures Question 46: A. who B. which C. what D. that Question 47: A. and B. including C. without D. with Question 48: A. years B. minutes C. hours D. months
Question 49:A. expression B. understanding C. meaning D. movement Question 50: A. benefit B. favour C. disadvantage D. advantage Question 51: A. with B. and C. but D. or
(ID: 118927 ) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 11 to 20.
In addition to the challenge to be excellent, American schools have been facing novel
problems. They must ….(11) … with an influx of immigrant children, many of whom speak little
or no English. They must respond to demands ….(12) ….the curriculum reflect the various
cultures of all children. Schools must make sure that students develop …(13) … skills for the job
market, and they must consider the needs of nontraditional students, such as teenage mothers.
Schools are …(14)…. these problems in ways that reflect the diversity of the US
educational system. They are hiring or training large numbers of teachers of English
…(15)… a second language and, in some countries, setting up bilingual schools. They are
opening …(16)… the traditional European-centered curriculum to embrace material from
American, Asian, and other cultures.
Schools are also teaching cognitive skills to the …(17)… 40 percent of American
students who do not go on to higher education. In the …(18).. 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 …(19) ….
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 …(20) .. the future of our young
people, the success of our business, and the economic well-being of the nation‖.
( Extracted from Info USA-CD Version) Question 11. A. do B. stay C. fight D. cope Question 12. A. that B. who C. whether D. what Question 13. A. base B. basis C. basic D. basics
Question 14. A. addressing B. delivering C. distributing D. Discharging Question 15. A. as B. from C. with D. like Question 16. A. on B. into C. for D. up
Question 17. A. slightly B. mostly C. fairly D. nearly Question 18. A. minds B. directions C. words D. ways Question 19. A. make B. take C. get D. bring Question 20. A. to B. at C. in D. for
(ID: 119836) Choose the word or phrase - A, B, C or D - that best completes the passage.
The most dominant and reliable features of facial expressions provide a constant channel of
communication. They can be shifty and evasive; convey hate, fear, and guilt; or (35)
_____ confidence, love, and support.
Referred to as "mirrors of the soul" our eyes serve as the major decisive factor in (36)
_____ the spoken words. The eyes of the man converse as (37) _____ as their tongues, with the
advantage that the ocular dialect needs (38) _____ dictionary, but it is understood all over the
world. When the eyes say one thing, and the tongue another, a practiced man relies on eyes.
Except (39) _____ extremely shy individuals, most people look for social acceptance by studying
the eyes of others. Eyes also can (40) _____
indicate a positive or a negative relationship. People tend to look longer and more often at the
people whom they trust, respect and care about than at those whom they doubt or (41)
_____. Normal eye dilation is not under control of the individual. Personally characteristics such
as introversion and extroversion also influence eye behavior. Eye behavior seems (42) ____
particular importance and is generally used to indicate whether one is open to communication.
This can be observed when a teacher asks the class a question: students who think they know the
answer will generally (43) ____ at the teacher, (44) ____ students who do not know the answer will usually try to avoid eye contact. Câu 35: A. report B. replace C. express D. consider Câu 36: A. exchanging B. transporting C. changing D. interpreting Câu 37: A. much B. more C. many D. a lot Câu 38: A. no B. nor C. none D. not Câu 39: A. for B. in C. with D. of Câu 40: A. accuracy B. accurate C. accurately D. inaccurate Câu 41: A. dislike B. wait C. love D. long Câu 42: A. been B. being C. be D. to be Câu 43: A. notice B. think C. aim D. look Câu 44: A. as B. while C. so D. Because
Speech is one of the most important (35)
of communicating .It consists of far
more than just making noises . To talk and also (36) to by other people,
we have to speak a language ,that is, we have to use combinations of (37) that
everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea. Communication would be
impossible if everyone made up their own language. Learning a language properly is very (38) . The basic (39) of English is not very
large, and not only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite (40) .But the more idea you can (41)
the more precise you can be about their exact meaning. Words are the (42)
thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we(43)
the words is also very important. Our tone of voice
can express many emotions and (44)
whether we are pleased or angry, for instance.
Question 35. A. reason B. tests C. rules D. ways
Question 36. A. be spoken B. be examined C. be understood D. be talked
Question 37. A. systems B. sounds C. languages D. talks
Question 38. A. easy B. important C. simple D.
Question 39. A. grammar B. word C. vocabulary D. structure
Question 40. A. fluent B. good C. perfect D. well
Question 41. A. need B. grow C. express D. pass
Question 42. A. main B. certain C. full D. most
Question 43. A. talk B. say C. pass D. send
Question 44. A. show B. ask C. understand D. know
(ID:115989)Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 35 to 44.
You will make the interview process easier for the employer if you prepare relevant
information about yourself. Think about how you want to present your (35) ,
experiences, education, work style, skills, and goals. Be prepared to supplement all your
answers with examples that support the statements you make. It is also a good idea to review
your resume with a critical eye and (36) areas that an employer
might see as limitations or want further information. Think about how you can answer difficult' questions (37)
and positively, while keeping each answer brief.
An interview gives the employer a (38) to get to know you. While you
do want to market yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest (39) .
Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses and professors.
Always think of something positive about an experience and talk about that. You should also be (40)
. Ifyou are genuinely interested (41) the
job, let the interviewer know that.
One of the best ways to show you are keen on a job is to demonstrate that you have
researched the organization prior to the interview. You can also (42) interest
by asking questions about the job,
the organization, and its services and products.
The best way to impress an employer is to ask questions that build upon your interview
discussion. This shows you are interested and (43) close attention to the
interviewer. It is a good idea to prepare a few questions in advance, but an insightful comment
based on your conversation can make an even stronger statement. At the (44) of an interview,
it is appropriate for you to ask when you may expect to hear; from the employer.
Question35: A. pressures B. strengths C. practices D. promotions Question36: A. hide B. limit C. express D. identify
Question37: A. accurately B. rightly C. hardly D. sharply Question38: A. change B. practice C. way D. chance Question39: A. ability B. response C. expression D. respect
Question40: A. enthusiast B. enthusiasm C. enthusiastic D. Question41: A. for B. on C. with D. in Question42: A. appear B. show C. conceal D. cover Question43: A. spend B. pay C. choose D. make Question44: A. end B. close C. finish D. final
(ID: 120649) 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.
British families started going on holiday to the seaside around the middle of the 19th
century. The invention of the railways (45) ____ this possible. The first holidaymakers were
quite rich and went for their health and education. The seaside was a place to be (46) ____ of
illness, and doctors recommended bathing in the sea and drinking sea water. Also to (47) ____
their knowledge, families attended concerts and read books from the library.
At that time, ordinary working people had very little time (48) ____ work.
However, in 1871, the government introduced four ‗Banking Holiday‘ - national holiday days.
This (49) ____ people to have a day or two out, which now and then gave them a taste for leisure
and the seaside. At first, they went on day-trips, taking (50) ____ of special cheap tickets on the
railways. By the 1880s, rising incomes (51) ____ that many ordinary workers and their families
could have a week‘s holiday at the seaside. Rail fares were reduced and cheap hotels were built
to (52) ____ them. Holidaymakers enjoyed being idle, sitting on the beach, bathing in the sea,
and eating ice-cream. Cheap entertainment was (53) ____ offer and holidaymakers went to have fun.
Today the English seaside (54) ____ popular, with more than 18 million holidays taken there each year. Question 45: A. got B. had C. let D. made
Question 46: A. recovered B. improved C. cured D. remedied Question 47: A. add B. increase C. raise D. spread Question 48: A. from B. out C. off D. away Question 49: A. allowed B. provided C. opened D. offered
Question 50: A. opportunity B. advantage C. profit D. benefit Question 51: A. meant B. resulted C. produced D. caused Question 52: A. board B. accommodate C. lodge D. cater Question 53: A. on B. to C. in D. for Question 54: A. stays B. continues C. lasts D. remains HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI 45. áp án: D
Make something + adj = làm cái gì trở nên thế nào. Make this possible =khiến
điều này trở nên khả thi 46. áp án: C
Cure somebody of something = chữa (ai) khỏi bệnh gì
(ID: 119420) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct word. HEALTH AND HAPPINESS
Health experts suggest that ……[<1>]….... healthy and happy, it‘s important to keep
our lives in balance. Chinese philosophy, which has spanned thousands of years, uses the
principles of yin and yang to explain the importance of balance in life. Explained simply, yang
represents the active elements of the universe,
……[<2>]….... the yin represents the passive elements. This expresses the importance of
balance in ……[<3>]….... of living. Today health experts agree that it‘s important to have a
balanced life. For example, they‘ve said it‘s necessary to have a balance between work and
rest and to have a balanced exercise program.
……[<4>]…...., I‘m sure you‘d agree that in our busy world, it‘s not always easy to get and keep balance in our lives.
……[<5>]….... business or study deadlines, many people work to excess, leaving little
time at the end of their busy day to spend with family and friends. They eat fast - food and
don‘t get enough rest or recreation and then suffer badly from the effects of stress. It‘s sad that
this situation often happens when people
believe that access to ……[<6>]….... is the answer to happiness instead of understanding the importance of balanced living.
While ambition can be a good thing, ……[<7>]….... too much ambition can cause a
person to become ‗out of balance‘. Of course it‘s also unbalanced to spend too much time on
entertainment and pleasure activities, with little or no time
……[<8>]….... to work or education. Balance means allocating enough time for all the
important aspects of life, such as spending time with family and friends, working or
studying, as well as resting and relaxing.
Experts now tell us that having balance in our life is the answer, not only to health
and happiness, ……[<9>]….... to success. If you‘re balanced, you‘ll have more energy and
you‘ll reach your ambitions in a more relaxed fashion; with less stress. So ……[<10>]…....
is your life? Do you need to allocate your time
differently to have better balance in your life? Câu 14: A. looking B. to preserve C. remain D. to stay Câu 15: A. whereas B. in contrast C. although D. on the other Câu 16: A. all areas B. all angles C. every field D. all aspects Câu 17: A. B. However C. Consequently D. On the contrary Câu 18: A. Despite B. Although C. Because D. Due to Câu 19: A. have money B. properties C. wealth D. rich Câu 20: A. having B. with C. have D. there is Câu 21: A. giving B. allocated C. spent D. used
Câu 22: A. but it is the answer B. also C. and also D. but also
Câu 23: A. how balanced
B. however balanced C. what D. how balancing
(126977) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the
correct word for each of the blanks from 26 to 35.
COULD COMPUTER GAMES BE GOOD FOR YOU AFTER ALL
In Britain, the average young person now spends more money on games each year than on
going to the cinema or renting videos. But is this……..26……a bad thing? For years, newspaper
reports have been ………27…..that children who spend too much time playing computer games
become unsociable, bad- tempered, even violent as a……..28…… But new research,………
29……out in both Europe and the USA, suggests that the opposite may be true.
Indeed, playing some of the more complicated games may help people of all ages to improve
certain skills. Researchers claim that this is because the games………30……the brain work
harder in certain ways, like……..31……sounds and movements quickly and identifying what
they are. The fact that people play the games
repeatedly……..32……..that they get a lot of practice in these skills which are therefore likely to become highly developed.
Social skills may benefit, too. Researchers in Chicago think that fans of first- person shooter
games……33…… ―Counterstrike” are better than non-players when it comes to building trust
and co-operation, and that this……..34……them to make good friendships and become strong
members of their communities. So rather than……..35…….up computer games, perhaps young
people need to spend more time on them?
Question 26: A. necessarily B. certainly C. fully D. nearly
Question 27: A. speaking B. informing C. telling D. saying Question 28: A. product B. result C. reason D. conclusion Question 29: A. worked B. thought C. turned D. carried Question 30: A. make B. force C. push D. keep
Question 31: A. realizing B. noticing C. imagining D. solving Question 32: A. means B. asks C. brings D. causes
Question 33: A. in order to B. such as C. due to D. as well as
Question 34: A. supports B. helps C. shows D. serves Question 35: A. giving B. ending C. taking D. stopping THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
The Open University was created in 1968 to give people who cannot afford (1) _
attend regular courses of study, the opportunity of studying and (2)_ a
university diploma or degree. They study at home and their academic performance is assessed by (3)
of written examinations or project work. Most Open University students (4) in study
while also holding down a job or coping with a busy home life. They study in order to
update their job skills or for personal (5) .
At the heart of most courses is a (6)_ of specially written and
professionally printed textbooks and workbooks which students receive by post. On many of
the courses, students are expected to watch television programmes on the BBC network, (7)_ are usually broadcast in the (8) hours of the morning. The (9) _ of these programmes is to develop and
broaden the study experience, (10)
students do not have to rely only on the printed material they are sent. Question 1. A. to B. In C. With D. for Question 2. A. obtain B. to obtain C. obtained D.obtaining Question 3. A. means B. method C. route D. system Question 4. A. fit B. take C. put D. join Question 5. A. satisfying B. satisfaction C. satisfactory D. satisfied Question 6. A. club B. heap C. set D. unit Question 7. A. what B. which C. who D. that Question 8. A. first B. early C. initial D. starting Question 9. A. end B. aim C. reason D. cause
Question 10.A. although B. however C. even though D. so that
(ID: 118712)Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the following blanks from 26 to 35.
Health is something we tend to (26)___ when we have it. When our body is doing well, we
are hardly (27)____ of it. But illness can come, even (28)_____ we are young. In fact, childhood
has been a very susceptible time. Many diseases attack children in particular, and people know
very little (29)______ to cure them once they struck. The result was that many children died.
About a century ago, (30)_________, scientists found out about germs, and then everything
changed. The (31)_____ of many diseases was found, and cures were developed. As this medical discovery spread, the world
became (32)______ safer for children. The result is that (33)_________ a hundred years ago, the
average man lived for 35 years, nowadays, in many areas of the world, people can (34)______ to
live for 75 years. And what do we expect by the year 2020 ? Undoubtedly, medical science will
continue to (35)______. Some people will be able to avoid medical problems that are unavoidable today. Câu 26: A. throw away B. ignore C. give up D. forget Câu 27: A. keen B. awake C. concerned D. aware Câu 28: A. if B. while C. when D. so Câu 29: A. when B. how C. which D. what Câu 30: A. therefore B. moreover C. however D. although Câu 31: A. reason B. origin C. source D. cause Câu 32: A. quite B. more C. very D. much Câu 33: A. why B. where C. when D. whereas Câu 34: A. expect B. desire C. want D. hope Câu 35: A. speed up B. run C. accelerate D. advance
( 146223) 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.
Schools in the United States have not always had a large number of libraries. As
(42)______ as 1958 about half of the public schools in the United States had no libraries at all.
The (43)______ of public school libraries increased dramatically when the federal government
passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, (44)______
provided funds for school districts to improve their education programs and facilities, including
their libraries. (45)______, many educators claim that since the legislation was passed federal
spending has not increased sufficiently to meet the rising (46)______ of new library technologies
such as computer databases and Internet access.
Because the federal government provides only limited funds to schools, individual school
districts (47)______ on funds from local property taxes to meet the vast majority of public
school expenses. Therefore, the libraries of public schools tend to reflect the (48)______
capabilities of the communities in which they are located. Districts in wealthy suburbs often have
fully staffed libraries (49)______ abundant resources, spacious facilities, and curricular and
instructional support. In (50)______, school districts in many poor areas house their libraries in
ordinary classrooms or in small rooms. The libraries in such areas are generally staffed by volunteers, who organize and
(51)______ books that are often out-of-date, irrelevant, or damaged.
Question 42: A. frequently B. recently C. freshly D. newly
Question 43: A. digit B. amount C. number D. numeral
Question 44: A. that B. who C. which D. this
Question 45: A. Otherwise B. Therefore C. Consequently D. Nevertheless
Question 46: A. fine B. fee C. cost D. sum
Question 47: A. go B. come C. rely D. stay
Question 48: A. economical B. educational C. financial D. political
Question 49: A. for B. with C. on D. by
Question 50: A. contrast B. converse C. contrary D. conflict
Question 51: A. maintain B. obtain C. contain D. attain
[144848] 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.
One of the most important (3)_______ of a standardized test is time. You'll only be allowed
a certain number of minutes for each section, so it is very important that you use your time
(4)_______. The most important time strategy is pacing yourself. Before you begin, take just
a few seconds to survey the test, noting the (5)_______of questions and the sections that
looks easier than the rest. Then, make a rough time schedule based
(6)_______ the amount of time available to you. Mark the halfway point on your test and
make a note beside that mark of the time when the testing period is half over.
Once you begin the test, continue moving. If you work slowly in an attempt to
(7)_______ fewer mistakes, your mind will become bored and begin to wander. You'll end
up with far (8)_______ mistakes if you're not concentrating. If you take too long to answer
questions that stump you, you may end up (9)_______ out of time before you finish. So
don't stop for difficult questions. Skip them and move on. You can come back to them later
(10)_______ you have time. A question that takes you five seconds to answer counts as
much as one that takes you several minutes, so pick up the easy points first. (11)_______,
answering the easier questions first helps build your confidence and gets you in the testing
groove. If you're a little ahead, you know you're on track and may even have a little time left
to check your work. If you're a little behind, you have several choices. You can pick up the
pace a little, but do this only if you can do it (12)_______. Question 3: A. issues B. information C. concern D. factors Question 4: A. quickly B. fast C. wisely D. hardly Question 5: A. lists B. numbers C. number D. deal Question 6: A. from B. on C. in D. out Question 7: A. make B. do C. take D. pay Question 8: A. more B. away C. under D. from Question 9: A. running B. cutting C. moving D. short Question 10:A. how B. whether C. if D. unless Question 11:A. Beside B. However C. Besides D. Therefore Question 12:A.
comfortable B. uncomfortable C. comfortably D. uncomfortably
(ID: 129829)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.
What‘s your dream? Touring castles in Scotland? Walking on the Great Wall of China?
Working to improve the lives of women in rural Uganda? If you‘re thinking of studying
(30)___________, there‘s no end to the places you can go, things you can see, and subjects you can
study. At many top schools, such as Duke, Tufts, or Brown, over a third of the junior class take the
opportunity to complete part of their
(31)___________outside of the United States. Even if your school doesn‘t have an extensive study
abroad program, you can often get credit from a different school.
Multiple benefits accrue to those who spend significant (32)___________in another country,
and a significant proportion of students see the experience as an important (33)___________of their
college years. You‘re likely to have fun. But if you‘re also thinking about study abroad as a way to
gain a critical career advantage, read on. You‘ll find that all foreign experiences are not created
equal in the minds of employers.
Employers are looking for graduates who can (34)___________well with others, both in
person and in writing. They know the (35)___________of cross-cultural understanding and an
appreciation for different points of view. They gravitate toward students who demonstrate maturity,
initiative, and (36)___________. All of these assets
can be demonstrated through study abroad, but it‘s going to be much (37)___________to set
yourself apart if you‘ve taken the easy route.
It‘s not hard to find the ―easy route‖: that‘s the one where you go with your friends to another
country; all the arrangements are made for you by the school—including the American-style
apartment where you live with your classmates. In this scenario, it doesn‘t (38)___________which
country you go to because all your classes will be in English, and possibly even taught by your
American professors. You‘ll undoubtedly have a somewhat different experience, but to do the
―easy route‖ is to forego some of the
major (39)___________of your time away 30. A. away B. outdoor C. outside D. abroad 31. A. educator B. educating C. education D. educations 32. A. time B. lifetime C. moment D. period 33. A. way B. thing C. part D. terminal 34. A. communicate B. work C. talk D. do 35. A. relation .B. link C. reason D. importance 36. A. creating B. creation C. creativity D. creative 37. A. faster B. shorter C. harder D. quicker 38. A. matter B. show C. problem D. trouble 39. A. waste B. advantages C. experience D. giving
(130866) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
THE BOOK IN THE 21st CENTURY
How many times in the last hundred years or so have people talked of the imminent death of
the book? Films were an early threat because they were so effective at telling stories in a visual
way. Next there was radio, (26) stepped
into the mid-twentieth century and provided such an alternative to books as drama, documentaries
and discussions. When television arrived, many people believed that it would finish the book off.
Nowadays, (27) the threat by TV, the
book is thought to be endangered by computers and the Internet, and by other technological
attractions (28) theCD and the video game, too.
Surely there are now reasons why (29) book ought to be dead, or at least very badly injured.
If so, why does it not show proper respect for these reportedly less literate times (30) die out? There is clearly more than a single answer to this question. Firstly, we have more leisure time than we(31) to, and
people are generally living longer, which means there is more time to do more (including reading
books). As (32) as this, there is the strength of the book
as a tradition. We are all too dismissive of traditions in our modern world, but
they can have very strong pull(33) us.
Added to this, the book is such a practical tool: it doesn't cost too (34) , it is
usually small enough to carry around, and it can easily be (35) . We will never
go without books, because they have served us so well for so long. Question 26 A. where B. which C. why D. that Question 27. A. near B. besides C. with D. next Question 28. A. for B. as C. to D. like Question 29. A. that B. this C. the D. a Question 30. A. so B. and C. but D. since Question 31. A. got B. liked C. used D. had Question 32. A. well B. long C. soon D. good Question 33. A. of B. on C. in D. by Question 34. A. many B. more C. less D. much Question 35. A. repaid B. rewritten C. retold D. revisited * [133279]
Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase for each of blanks
When you read something in a foreign language, you frequently come across words you do not
(45)______ understand. Sometimes you (46)______ the meaning in a dictionary and sometimes you
guess. The strategy you adopt depends very much upon the (47)______of accuracy you require and the time at your disposal. If you are the sort of person who tends to turn to the dictionary frequently, it is
(48)_______remembering that every dictionary has its limitations. Each definition is only an
approximation and one builds up an accurate picture of the meaning of a word only after meeting it
in a (49)__________of contexts. It is also important to recognize the special dangers of dictionaries
that translate from English into your native language and vice versa. If you must use a dictionary, it
is usually far safer to (50)________an English- English dictionary.
In most exams you are not permitted to use a dictionary. (51)__________you are allowed to use one,
it is very time- consuming to look up words, and time in exams is usually limited. You
are, (52)______, forced to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words.
When you come across unknown words in an exam text, it is very easy to panic. However, if you
develop efficient techniques for guessing the meaning, you will(53)__________a number of
possible problems and help yourself to understand far more of the text than you at first likely.
Two strategies which may help you guess the meaning of a word are: using contextual clues, both
within the sentence and outside, and making uses (54)_____ clues derived from the formation of the word. Question 45. A. totally B. wholly C. fully D. complete Question 46. A. examine B. inspect C. check D. control Question 47. A. degree B. level C. extent D. range
Question 48 . A. valuable B. worth C. vital D. essential
Question 49. A. diversity B. multiple C. variety D. variation Question 50. A. consult B. inquire C. survey D. infer
Question 51. A. Provided B. Even if C. In case D. Although Question 52. A. but B. however C. so that D. therefore
Question 53. A. overcome B. surpass C. get on D. go over Question 54. A. on B. about C. of D. with
(130742) 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 blank from 52 to 61
Tomatoes – the whole truth
Leading scientists have (52)_________ that tomatoes can be of great benefit to our health. A lot
of research has been (53)________ out in recent years. It‘s the whole tomato
(54)_________ may lower cancer risks, not individual compounds, (55)___________ to
new research. Experts have discovered that taking the antioxidant lycopene – (56)________ is
found in tomatoes, but is increasingly popular (57)_________ a health food suppplement
because of its link to a reduced risk of cancer – did not work as (58)_________ as eating whole
tomatoes. Scientists believe people (59)________ eat them in pastas, salads, tomato juice and
pizza. Recent finding suggests that the risks
(60)_________ poor eating habits cannot be reserved with a pill. We shouldn‘t
(61)________ easy solutions to a complex problem. Question 52: A. shouted B. announced C. called D. told Question 53: A. taken B. looked C. carried D. made Question 54: A. that B. who C. where D. whom
Question 55: A. depending B. discussing C. suggesting D. according Question 56: A. when B. which C. while D. what Question 57: A. to B. on C. as D. from Question 58: A. more B. well C. good D. better Question 59: A. must B. would C. should D.did Question 60: A. on B. for C. to D. of
Question 61: A. experience B. inspect C.expect D. direct
(127537 ) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 35 to 44.
Here are tips that help succeed in your job interview:
Always arrive early. If you do not know (35) ______ the organization is located, call for exact
directions (36) ______ advance. Leave some extra time for any traffic, parking, or (37) ______
events. If you are running late, call right away and let someone know. The best time to arrive is
approximately 5 - 10 minutes early. Give (38) ______ the time to read your resume one more
time, to catch your breath, and to be ready for the interview. Once you are at the office, treat
everyone you encounter with respect. Be (39) ______ to everyone as soon as you walk in the door.
Wear a professional business suit. This point should be emphasized enough. First (40)
______ are extremely important in the interview process. Women should (41) ______
wearing too much jewelry or make up. Men should avoid flashy suits or wearing too much
perfume. It is (42) ______ important that you feel comfortable. While a suit is the standard
interview attire in a business environment, if you think it is (43) ______
informal environment, call before and ask. Regardless, you can never be overdressed (44)
______ you are wearing a tailored suit. Question 35: A. why B. when C. where D. that Question 36: A. with B. in C. on D. for
Question 37: A. expected B. unexpected C. unexpectedly D. expectedly Question 38: A. you B. your C. yours D. yourself
Question 39: A. pleasant B. happy C. disappointed D. excited
Question 40: A. attentions B. attendances C. impressions D. pressures Question 41: A. avoid B. suggest C. enjoy D. mind Question 42: A. too B. also C. either D. so Question 43: A. a B. an C. the D. no article Question 44: A. as if B. why C. unless D. if
143593 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 16 to 25.
Over the last few years, the use of the Internet has increased dramatically in French
schools, offices, and homes and this trend continues to grow. Who could have imagined, even in
the last decade, that we would be able to (16) __________ our friends, colleagues and clients
around the world simply through the (17) __________ of a mouse and a modem? There is no
doubt, like any invention, that the Internet can be used for good or bad but it is here to stay and
has (18) __________ the way we communicate.
In the world of business, no corporation can be competitive unless it (19)
__________ access to the Internet. It has become essential to advertise your product and service
in this way and an increasing number of companies are using this opportunity to reach a greater
number of (20) __________ consumers. Indeed, the bigger the website is, (21) __________
professional the company seems to be.
Similarly in education, the opportunities that the Internet can (22) __________ are vast.
More and more students are (23) __________ on the Internet for their research; for instance, a
physics undergraduate in Paris can download information from a university library in the United
States in minutes. From the latest research in scientific and linguistic fields to new theories in
psychology and history, all this may be published on the world-wide web.
What will be the future for the Internet in France? It has been (24) __________
that 60% of homes and 50% business will have access to the Internet within five years. Children,
students and professionals will be able to (25) __________ and explore the
world as they have never done before. Question 16: A. contact B. stay in touch C. keep touch D. talk Question 17: A. click B. running C. tick D. clap
Question 18: A. been changed B. revolutionized C. adapted D. modified Question 19: A. gets B. approaches C. downloads D. uses
Question 20: A. would-be B. potential C. competent D. future
Question 21: A. the most B. more and more C. more D. the more Question 22: A. take B. support C. miss D. provide Question 23: A. relying B. working C. downloading D. surfing
Question 24: A. estimated B. calculated C. claimed D. announced Question 25: A. log off B. take on C. log on D. switch on
(ID: 140573 )Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 33 to 42.
Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But the pollution problem is (33)______
complicated as it is serious. It is complicated (34)______ much pollution is caused by things that
benefit people. (35)______, exhaust from automobiles causes a large percentage of air pollution.
But the automobile (36)______ transportation for millions of people. Factories discharge much
(37)______ the material that pollutes the air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people.
Thus, to end (38)_______ greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to
(39)______ using many things that benefit them. Most of the people do not want to do that, of
course. But pollution can be (40)______ reduced in several ways. Scientists and engineers can
work to find ways to lessen the (41)______ of pollution that such things as automobiles and
factories cause. Governments can pass and enforce laws that (42)______
businesses and traffic to stop, or to cut down on certain polluting activities. 33. A. as B. more C. less D. like 34. A. so B. while C. though D. because 35. A. Specific B. For example C. Such as D. Like 36. A. takes B. affords C. carries D. provides 37. A. about B. for C. of D. with 38. A. or B. and C. as well D. then 39. A. start B. continue C. stop D. go on
40. A. carefully B. unexpectedly C. gradually D. little 41. A. way B. figure C. number D. amount 42. A. forbid B. prevent C. request D. require
(142147)Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 21 to 30
The tourist industry is (21)_____ to be the largest industry. Before 1950 one million people traveled abroad
each year but by the 1900s the figure (22)_____ to 400 million every year. (23)_____ large numbers of tourists,
however, are beginning to cause problems. For example, in the Alps the skiers are destroying the mountains they
came to enjoy. Even parts of Mount Everest in the Himalayas are reported to be covered (24)_____ old tins, tents,
and food that have been (25)_____ But at a time when we have (26)_____ freedom to travel than ever before,
more and more people are asking how they can enjoy their holidays (27)_____ causing problems by spoiling the
countryside. Now there is a new holiday (28)_____ called "Holidays That Don't Cost The Earth". It tells you
(29)_____ you can help the tourist industry by asking your travel agent the right questions (30)_____ you go on holiday. Câu 21: A. considered B. seen C. regarded D. figured Câu 22: A. were rising B. has risen C. had risen D. rose Câu 23: A. Such B. These C. The D. Those Câu 24: A. under B. beneath C. with D. by Câu 25: A. launched B. thrown away C. disposed D. littered Câu 26: A. larger B. greater C. bigger D. better Câu 27: A. apart from B. instead of C. hardly D. without Câu 28: A. guide B. instruction C. direction D. guidance Câu 29: A. when B. what C. how D. where Câu 30: A. as soon as B. before C. after D. when
(139735) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the
numbered blanks from 19 to 28
The term civilization basically means the ___19___ of development at which people live
together peacefully in communities. Ancient civilization refers specifically to the first
___20___ and stable communities that became the basis for later states, nations, and empires.
The study of ancient civilization is concerned with the earliest ___21___ of the much broader
subject called ancient history. The ___22___ of ancient history began with the invention of
writing in about 3100 BC and lasted for more than 35 centuries. Mankind existed long before the
written word, but writing made the keeping of a historical record ___23___.
The first ancient societies ___24___ in Mesopotamia and Egypt in the Middle East, in the Indus
Valley region of ___25___ are now Pakistan and India, in the Huang He (Yellow River) valley of
China, on the island of Crete in the Aegean Sea, and in Central America. All of these civilizations
had certain ___26___ in common. They built cities, invented forms of writing, learned to make
pottery and use metals, domesticated animals, and created fairly complex social structures with class systems.
___27___ written records and carved inscriptions, the knowledge about ancient peoples is
derived from the work of archaeologists. Most of the significant archaeological ___28___
have been made in the past 200 years. The Sumerian culture of Mesopotamia was discovered in
the 1890s, and some of the most important archaeological digs in China were made after the late 1970s. Question 19: A. rank B. level C. line D. step
Question 20: A. occupied B. sectioned C. settled D. governed Question 21: A. spots B. patches C. villages D. segments Question 22: A. expanse B. extent C. width D. span Question 23: A. able B. possible C. potential D. capable Question 24: A. raised B. aroused C. rose D. arose Question 25: A. where B. which C. that D. what Question 26: A. styles B. features C. qualities D. types
Question 27: A. In regard to B. Apart from C. Instead of D. In view of
Question 28: A. inventions B. researches C. findings D. discoverings
(146049) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 45 to 54.
Reference books are not designed to be read from the first page to the last but rather to be
consulted to answer the questions and provide both general and specific pieces of information.
One of the most (45) _________ used reference books is a dictionary, which provides
information about words. It lists meanings spelling, (46) _________ how a word is pronounced,
gives (47) _________ of how it is used, may reveal its origins and also lists synonyms and (48)
_________To help you find the words faster, there are guide words at the top of each page
showing the first and last worlds on that page-and of course it (49) _________to know the alphabet!
There may be numerous special sections at the back with (50) _________ about famous
people and places, lists of dates and scientific names, etc. There is usually a section at the front
(51) _________ how to use the dictionary, which includes the special abbreviations or signs.
An atlas is also a reference book and (52) _________ charts, tables and geographical
facts, as well as maps. Political maps locate countries and cities, physical maps show the
formation of the land with its mountains and valleys, and economic maps show industries and
agriculture. To find a specific place, you need to look in the (53)
_________ at the back of the atlas and the exact position on the map. There are numerous map
(54) _________ that you need to know in order to be able to read a map almost like
a special language and these are explained at the front of the atlas. Question 45: A. greatly B. mainly C. widely D. largely Question 46: A. speaks B. tells C. says D. gives
Question 47: A. evidence B. roof C. examples D. cases
Question 48: A. antonyms B. closest C. opposite D. controversies Question 49: A. assists B. pays C. helps D. works Question 50: A. events B. stories C. facts D. materials
Question 51: A. explaining B. interpreting C. suggesting D. presenting
Question 52: A. composes B. includes C. consists D. contains
Question 53: A. foreword B. preface C. complement D. index Question 54: A. marks B. signs C. signals D. symbols
(145015) Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C,D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks.
Around 200 million people are employed in tourism worldwide, making it the largest industry in
the modern global economy. It is estimated that three-quarters of a billion people
(35)___________ on holiday each year, and industry planners expect this figure to double by
2020. Some of the biggest beneficiaries are less developed countries, (36)___________it is often their main source of income.
(37)_________________, along with the economic benefits, this mass movement of people has
resulted in threats (38)_____________ the environment. People often forget the damage caused
by carbon dioxide emissions from aircraft, which (39)
______________ directly to global warming. Deforestation has cleared land in order to build
hotels, airport and roads, and this has destroyed wildlife. In some areas, water shortages are now
common (40)_____________of the need to fill swimming pools and water golf courses for
tourists. By pushing up prices for goods and services, tourism can also be (41)______________
to the people who live in tourist destinations.
In response to these concerns, some travel operators now offer environmental friendly holidays.
Many of these aim to reduce the negative (42)____________ of tourism by
promoting only hotels that have invested equipment to recycle waste and use energy and water
efficiently. Increasingly, tourists are also being reminded to show respect (43)______________
the customs of the people (44) ______________countries they are going to visit, and to support
local businesses, such as restaurants and shops, which
depend on tourism for their main income. 35. A. go B. travel C. move D. leave 36. A. where B. whom C. which D. when 37. A. Therefore B. Although C. However D. Furthermore 38. A. at B. on C. for D. to 39. A. contribute B. result C. cause D. act 40. A. thanks B. because C. due D. since 41. A. harmful B. destructive C. offensive D. dangerous 42. A. reasons B. effects C. objectives D. achievements 43. A. with B. to C. for D. at 44.A. whose B. their C. that D. whom
(ID: 137484 )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.
Do you ever wish you were more optimistic, someone who always (45)____ to be
successful? Having someone around who always fears the worst isn't really a lot of (46)____ -
we all know someone who sees a single cloud on a sunny day and says, 'It looks like rain.' But if
you catch yourself thinking such things, it's important to do something about it.
You can change your view of life, according to psychologist. It only takes a little (47)___,
and you'll find life more rewarding as a (48)____. Optimism, they say, is partly about self-respect
and confidence but it's also a more positive way of looking at life and all it has to (49)____.
Optimists are more (50)_____ to start new projects and are generally more prepared to take risks.
Upbringing is obviously very important in forming your (51)___ to the world. Some people
are brought up to depend too much on others and grow up forever blaming other people when
anything (52)____ wrong. Most optimists, on the (53)____ hand, have been brought up not to
(54)____ failure as the end of the world - they just get on with their lives. Question 45: A. counted B. expected C. felt D. waited
Question 46: A. amusement B. play C. enjoyment D. fun Question 47: A. energy B. effort C. work D. effect Question 48: A. result B. reason C. purpose D. product Question 49: A. supply B. suggest C. offer D. propose
Question 50: A. possible B. likely C. hopeful D. welcome Question 51: A. opinion B. attitude C. view D. position Question 52: A. goes B. falls C. comes D. turns
Question 53: A. opposite B. others C. other D. far Question 54: A. regard B. respect C. suppose D. think
(ID: 137899 )Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 35 to 44.
(35) ….. educational specialists believe that early schooling should provide children
(36) ….. an awareness of their own abilities (37) ….. the self – confidence (38) ….. their
abilities. One approach recognized by many experts (39) ….. promoting these qualities is the
Montessori method, first practiced by Maria Montessori of Italy (40) ….. the early 1900s.
Nancy McCormick Rambusch is credited with (41) ….. the method in the United States, where
today (42) ….. over 400 Montessori schools.
The method helps children (43) ….. for themselves by providing them with
instructional materials and tasks that facilitate acts of discovery and manipulation.
Through such exploration, children develop their sense of touch and learn (44) ….. do
everyday tasks without adult assistance. Other
benefits include improvement in language
skills, and acquaintance with elements of science, music, and art. Question35: A. Mostly B. Almost C. Most D. The most Question36: A. with B. of C. by D. for Question37: A. but B. and C. with D. together Question38: A. to using B. for use C. using D. to use Question39: A. as B. like C. by D. so Question40: A. at B. in C. on D. since
Question41:A.popularized B. popularizing C. popularize D. popular Question42: A. having B. have C. there are D. there is Question43: A. learning B. learn C. to learning D. learned Question44: A. how to B. what to C. how D. to how
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct word for each of the blanks from 35 to 44.
Why did you decide to read, and will you keep reading to the end? Do you expect to
understand every single part of it and will you remember anything about it in a fortnight‘s
..35….? Common sense ..36… that the answers to these questions depend on ―readability‖-
whether the ..37… matter is interesting, and the argument clear and the …38….attractive. But
psychologists are trying to …39… why people read – and often don‘t read certain things, for
example technical information. They also have examined so much the writing as the readers.
Even the most technically confident people often 40… instructions for the video or home
computer in favor of hands- on experience. And people frequently take little notice of consumer
information, whether on nutritional labels or in the small print of contracts. Psychologists
researching reading …41…. to assume that both beginners and competent readers read
everything put in front of them from start to finish. There are ….42….among them about the role
of eyes, memory and brain during the process. Some people believe that fluent readers take in
very letter or word they see; others …43….that reader rely on memory or context to carry them
from one phrase to another. But they have always assumed that the reading process is the same:
reading starts, comprehension ….44……, then reading stops. Question 35: A. time B. period C. term D. gap
Question 36: A. transmits B. suggests C. informs D. advises Question 37: A. content B. text C. subject D. topic
Question 38: A. information B. pattern C. layout D. assembly Question 39: A. rate B. value C. determine D. ensure Question 40: A. ignore B. pass C. miss D. omit Question 41: A. lead B. tend C. undertake D. consent
Question 42: A. contests B. objections C. separations D. arguments Question 43: A. direct B. press C. insist D. urge Question 44: A. occurs B. establishes C. issues D. sets KEEPING FIT
Bodies are made to move! They are not (19) _________for sitting around in front of the
television or reading magazines. Keeping fit doesn‘t (20) _________you have to be a super-
athlete, and even (21) ______exercise can give you a lot of fun. When you are fit and healthy,
you will find you look better and feel better. You will develop more energy and self-confidence.
Every time you move, you are exercising. The human body is designed to bend, stretch, run,
jump and climb. (22) _________it does, the stronger and fitter it will become. Best of all,
exercise is fun. It‘s what your body likes doing most-keeping on the (23) _________.
Physical exercise is not only good for your body. People who take regular exercise are usually
happier, more relaxed and more alert (24) _________people who sit around all day. Try an
experiment-next time you are (25) _________a bad mood, go for a walk or play a ball game in
the park. See how much better you feel after an hour.
A good (26) _________of achievement is yet another benefit of exercise. People feel good
about themselves when they know they have (27) _________their fitness. People who exercise
regularly will tell you that they find they have more energy to enjoy life. So
have (28) _________-you‘ll soon see and feel the benefits. Question 19: A. planned B. designed C. programmed D. caused Question 20: A. involve B. require C. reveal D. mean
Question 21: A. a little B. a few C. little D. few
Question 22: A. More and moreB. The more C. More D. Moreover
Question 23: A. increase B. move C. develop D. decrease Question 24: A. then B. about C. than D. with Question 25: A. in B. on C. at D. under Question 26: A. sense B. feel C. lot D. piece
Question 27: A. experienced B. improved C. carried out D. grown Question 28: A. a run B. a trial C. a go D. a start
(141865) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the following blanks. What is a coincidence?
A coincidence is a surprising thing that happens to us. For example, you and a friend
both go shopping on the same day. You don‘t go together and don‘t discuss your shopping
plans in (21) ______, but when you meet up afterwards, you are amazed to
discover that you‘ve bought an identical T-shirt. By (22)
, you each decided to buy the same one. Many people (23)
coincidences as significant. Did you and your friend communicate with
each other in some subconscious way? What does it tell you about your friendship?
Well, the simple (24) ________ could be that, being (25) friends, you have similar taste in clothes.
In reality, life is (26) ________of coincidences, but normally we don‘t notice
them. For example, in almost fifty percent of all football matches, two players share the same
birthday. This seems surprising, (27) ________ that there are 365 possible birthdays in the
year. But most of these matches will be played without anybody being (28) _______ that
coincidence exists. (29)________your birthday is today, you don‘t generally tell people about
it. In addition, without realising it, you probably (30)
______ into contact with lots of people who were born on the same day as you. But
when a coincidence brought to your attention, it still seems amazing. Question 21: A. ahead B. advance C. previous D. beforehand Question 22: A. chance B. fate C. fortune D. luck Question 23: A. believe B. consider C. say D. think
Question 24: A. motivation B. explanation C. definition D. resolution Question 25: A. strong B. close C. near D. tight Question 26: A. rich B. crowded C. heavy D. full Question 27: A. instead B. given C. even D. except Question 28: A. noticed B. intelligent C. aware D. known Question 29: A. Unless B. Whereas C. Therefore D. Meanwhile Question 30: A. have B. come C. make D. go
ID: 136148 Read the following passage and mark A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to show
the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blank.
Hanging upside down from a tall building isn‘t normally most kid‘s idea of fun, especially if
your hands and feet are tied together. But then, if you read about the life of
Ehrich Weiss, you‘ll discover he was not your (45)…………….kid. As an adult, he (46)
………….his name to Harry Houdini and went on to become a world-famous escape artist. In
fact, (47) …………..some people, he was the greatest escape artist of all time.
Born in Hungary, in 1874, Harry Houdini was (48) ………………in the USA. Around the age of
twelve, he developed a great (49) ………………in magic and started performing card tricks in
small theatres and at fun fairs. Harry later developed amazing escape tricks, and these really
drew the public‘s (50)…………
(51)……………how he was tied up- with chains, ropes or handcuffs- the great Harry
Houdini would (52)……………manage to escape. Once people had become used to his tricks,
he would develop even more dangerous ones, including escaping from water-filled tanks and
cases. Harry Houdini was a clever showman and he always managed to get excellent (53)
…………….for his shows. (54)…………….he arrived in a new town, he would invite the police
to put handcuffs on him, which, of course, he then escaped from. 45. A. familiar B. average C. medium D. general 46. A. turned B. replaced C. moved D. changed 47. A. according to B. believed by C. referring to D. stated by 48. A. raised by B. grown up C. come from D. brought up 49. A. love B. interest C. hobby D. fascination 50. A. attraction B. agreement C. attention D. approval 51. A. No way B. No matter C. No need D. No wonder 52. A. yet B.quite C. still D. already 53. A. advertisement B. media C. broadcast D. publicity 54. A. Whenever B. Whatever C. Whoever D. Whichever
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks
One of the hottest topics on the international development agenda is how to harness
the power of International Monetary Fund for the benefit of developing countries.
What is sometimes called ―the death of distance‖, brought about by the (55) , allow
education and training to be provided easily and quickly to (57) areas. Some of
the gains can be seen in countries as diverse as India and Morocco, where innovations range from (58)
government announcements to local craftsmen selling their wares to a (59)
market. But already a huge and expanding (60) divide is opening up between
developed and developing nations. The major tasks facing world leaders at present is to (61)
everybody on the planet with clean water, basic education and the drugs needed to fight
preventable diseases. Installing a (62) in every classroom and liking us to (63) must be a lesser (64) , for the time being at least.
Question 55: A. telephone B. computer C. internet D. modern
Question 56: A. software B. equipment C. stationary D. hardware
Question 57: A. secluded B. far C. remote D. uninhabited
Question 58: A. recorded B. online C. broadcast D.
Question 59: A. shrinking B. technical C. village D. global
Question 60: A. economical B. electrical C. physical D. digital Question 61: A. give B. administer C. donate D. supply Question 62: A. mobile B. plug C. modem D. video
Question 63: A. the real B. outer space C. virtual reality D. cyberspace
Question 64: A. priority B. importance C. criteria D. advantage
(137288) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks.
Feminism, collective term for systems of belief and theories that pay special (24)
to women‘s rights and women‘s position in culture and society. The term tends to be used
for the women‘s rights movement, which began in the late 18th century and
continues to campaign for complete political, social, and economic equality
between women and men. This article (25)
specifically with the development of the ideas behind that movement and their (26) and impact.
Feminists are united by the idea that women‘s position in society is unequal to (27)
of men, and that society is structured in such a way as to benefit men to the political, social, economic (28)
of women. However, feminists have used different theories to explain these (29) and
have advocated different ways of redressing inequalities, and there are marked geographic
and historical variations in the nature of feminism.
Historically, feminist thought and activity can be divided into two waves.
The first wave, which began in about 1800 and (30) until the 1930s, was
largely concerned with gaining equal rights between women and men. The second
wave, which began in the late 1960s, has continued to fight for (31) but has also developed a (32)
_ of theories and approaches that
stress the difference between women and men and that draw attention to the (33) needs of women.
Question 24: A. attention B. benefit C. notice D. equality
Question 25: A. familiar B. deals C. provides D. initiates
Question 26: A. influence B. variation C. pressure D. problem Question 27: A. those B. which C. most D. that
Question 28: A. deviance B. dismalness C. diffusion D. detriment
Question 29: A. equalities B. difference C. unequalities D. Question 30: A. spent B. widened C. lasted D.
Question 31: A. equality B. freedom C. independence D. tradition Question 32: A. sort B. range C. type D. kind
Question 33: A. specific B. general C. definite D. vague
THE FIRST WOMAN SCIENTIST
Hypatia was born in Alexandria, in Egypt, in 370 A.D. For many centuries, she was (16)
only woman scientist to have a place in the history books.
Hypatia's father was director of Alexandria University, and he (17) sure his
daughter had the best education available. This was unusual, as most women then had few (18) to study.
After studying in Athens and Rome, Hypatia returned to Alexandria (19) she began
teaching mathematics. She soon became famous (20) her knowledge of new ideas.
We have no copies of her book, (21)
we know that she wrote several important mathematical
works. Hypatia was also interested in technology and (22) several scientific tools to help with her work. At the (23)
, many rulers were afraid of science, and (24) connected with it was
in danger. One day in March 415, Hypatia (25)
attacked in the street and killed. Question 16: A. a B. the C. one D. an Question 17: A. could B. put C. made D. said
Question 18: A. teachers B. classes C. opportunities D. customs Question 19: A. where B. there C. how D. which Question 20: A. for B. in C. by D. from Question 21: A. or B. as C. because D. but Question 22: A. did B. learnt C. experimented D. invented Question 23: A. time B. day C. period D. year
Question 24: A. something B. anyone C. nobody D. all Question 25: A. had B. has C. was D. is
[138044]Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 10.
The future of the daily newspaper is in danger. With changes in people‘s reading habits and
financial concerns, it seems that more and more of us are turning
(1)…………from the traditional daily newspaper as a means of getting our information and going online
or to TV news for the headlines and main stories instead. Does this mean that newspaper will (2)………… become a thing of the past?
Many experts believe that newspapers will survive in some form in the future
(3)…………the convenience of the internet, their main rival. The main reason for thinking this is that a
large percentage of the population is (4)…………35 and has a strong newspaper reading habit. For many
of these people, reading newspapers is not simply a way of getting the information about (5)…………
events but part of a traditional routine. For them, catching up with the main stories electronically from news websites or
TV news broadcast will never be a real substitute for turning the pages of a paper on the train or at the table.
However the main competition for newspapers (6)…………from their own online version. Access
to these is currently free of charge but for how much longer? Many newspaper corporations are (7)
…………that the only way forward for all newspapers is to charge customers to read the online versions.
Apparently, surveys (8)…………that as many as 48%of British and American consumers are prepared to
pay for this service, although they are not prepared to pay very (9)…………! Would you be willing to pay
for online access to news websites or should it continue to be free for everyone? Can you
(10)…………a world without newspapers? Question 1:A.out B. over C. away D. forward Question 2:A. shortly B. next C. lately D. early Question 3:A.although B. however C. despite D. but Question 4: A. over B. more C. after D. further Question 5:A.modern B. current C. late D. ultimate Question 6:A. gets B. goes C. gives D. comes Question 7:A. accepted B. insisted C. convinced D. chosen Question 8:A.tell B. show C. allow D. describe Question 9 :A. lot B. much C. largely D. enough Question 10:A. imagine B. predict C. believe D. fancy POLAR BEARS
Polar bears are in danger of dying out. (45) _________ some other endangered animals, it‘s not
hunters that are the problem, it‘s climate change. Since 1979, the ice cap at the Arctic Circle where the
polar bears live has (46) _________ in size by about 30 percent. The temperature in the Arctic has slowly
been (47) _________ and this is (48)
_________ the sea ice to melt, endangering the polar bears‘ home.
The polar bears‘ main (49) _________ of food are the different types of seal found in the Arctic.
They catch them by waiting next to the air holes the seals have (50)
_________in the ice. (51) _________ the bears are very strong swimmers, they could never catch seals in
the water. This means that the bears (52) _________ do rely on the ice to hunt.
Polar bears also need sea ice to travel. They can (53) _________ a huge territory and often swim
from one part of the ice to another. They have been known to swim up to 100km, but when there is less
ice, they may have to swim further and this can (54)
_________ fatal to the bears. A number of bears have drowned in the last few years and scientists believe
that it is because they were not able to reach more sea ice before they
became too tired and couldn‘t swim any further.
Question 45: A. Opposite B. Compared C. Unlike D. Different Question 46: A. cut B. reduced C. shortened D. lost Question 47: A. lifting B. gaining C. advancing D. rising
Question 48: A. resulting B. turning C. causing D. creating Question 49: A. sources B. means C. origins D. materials Question 50: A. placed B. set C. brought D. made Question 51: A. Even B. Although C. As D. Despite Question 52: A. really B. properly C. surely D. fully Question 53: A. pass B. extend C. cover D. spread Question 54: A. prove B. happen C. come D. end HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI
45. Unlike + N: không giống như
46. reduce in size: giảm về kích thước (nội động từ) Cut: giảm,
shorten: làm ngắn lại ( ngoại động từ)
Lost (lose) : đánh mất ( nội động từ)
ở đây cần 1 nội động từ nhưng mang nghĩa là giảm
47. chọn theo nghĩa : rise: tăng
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 11 to 20.
All relationships go through difficult times. In the past, when married couples had
problems they usually didn‘t (11) . They had to either (12) with
each other or continue to live together in an unhappy relationship. Getting divorced
wasn‘t an option for most people due to economic and social reasons. Some people
believe that this wasn‘t such a
bad thing. They say that relationships require hard work and (13) .
―If a relationship is going to last a lifetime, you have to keep working at it,‖ says
Doreen, who is celebrating her fiftieth wedding anniversary this year. ―It isn‘t all roses and romance. (14) perfect all of the time. These days young people give up when there‘s the (15) argument.‖
Experts agree that communication is key. The most important thing is to (16)
talking. How many times have you heard yourself say to (17) , ―If only
you‘d listen!‖ or ― I wish you (18)
do that!‖ The truth is, the (19) couples talk,
the better their relationship (20) be. Question 11. A. grow up B. split up C. chat up D. make up Question 12. A. get on B. go out C. get back D. fall out
Question 13. A. agreement B. argument C. achievement D. commitment Question 14. A. No one B. Someone C. Anyone D. Everyone
Question 15. A. smallest B. slightest C. most violent D. most Question 16. A. raise B. control C. stop D. keep Question 17. A. anybody B. everyone C. somebody D. nobody
Question 18. A. wouldn‘t B. couldn‘t C. shouldn‘t D. didn‘t Question 19. A. more B. fewer C. less D. least Question 20. A. would B. could C. will D. can
(143362) 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.
(55)________history, women have always aimed for a recognized place in (56)________Guided by their
own (57)________of knowledge and expertise, women like Marie Curie in science, Mary Wollstonecraft in
literary writing, Simone de Beauvois in philosophical existentialist debate, and Marie Stopes in medicine, to
name a few, have brought about (58)________awareness of the role of women in any walks of life. These
women have helped redefine and (59)________the nature of women‘s place in society.
Today the (60)________of global women's organizations and the impact of women's contributions
(61)________society show that progress has been made and the progress in furthering the role of women in
society has been some benefits to the (62)________woman. It is true to say that not all women have the same
need. The need of the woman who stays at home and (63)________children will differ widely from the
woman who works outside. Nonetheless, in the extensive field of equal opportunities, it would be good to
know that access is given to both with equal measure according to the true value of respective abilities. It also
would be good to know that the woman at home
is recognized as a valued (64)________of society just as much as the one who deals with business outside the home. Question 55: A. Among B. Throughout C. During D. Upon Question 56: A. society B. social C. socialize D. socialist Question 57: A. region B. farm C. field D. path Question 58: A. a B. an C. the D. Ø Question 59: A. gain B. encourage C. force D. consolidate Question 60: A. right B. belief C. limit D. spread Question 61: A. on B. for C. to D. at Question 62: A. own B. private C. individual D. personal Question 63: A. rises B. raises C. increases D. lift Question 64: A. party B. competitor C. partner D. member
EXERCISE 54. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT ĐỒNG ĐẬU LẦN 1 - 2016
(128040 ) 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.
Our family has got many books. All the …(33)……… of our family buy books and read them. My
mother says that books help us in self-education. In ancient times, books ……(34)…… written by hand. It
was difficult to write a book …(35)……… a pen. Then printing came into our life. Printing played an
important ……(36)…. in the development of literature and culture. Now there are a lot of books in the shops,
there are many books in our flats. But it is difficult to buy all books …(37)……… we want to read. That‘s
why we get books in public libraries. There are some problems in our life and sometimes it is difficult to ……
(38)… them. I think that books can help us. Last year I read a very interesting book ― An American Tragedy‖ by Theodore Dreiser.
This novel was …(39)…… at the beginning of the 20th century. The novel ……(40)……. The tragic
fate of a boy and a girl, Clyde and Roberta ……(41)……
name. It is a sad story. This novel was written many years ago, but it is …(42)………
nowadays. Books must be our friends during our life. Question 33: A. members B. partners C. groups D. relates Question 34: A. are B. were C. have D. had Question 35: A. in B. by C. with D. at Question 36: A. step B. stage C. chain D. role Question 37: A. who B. which C. when D. where Question 38: A. deal B. imagine C. create D. solve Question 39: A. published B. presented C. opened D. constructed Question 40: A. writes B. prescribes C. describes D. mentions Question 41: A. on B. by C. of D. with Question 42: A. amazing B. favorite C. popular D. worth
(ID: 128506 )Read the passage carefully and fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
The University of Oxford, informally called "Oxford University", or simply
"Oxford", (35) ______ in the city of Oxford, in England, is (36) ______ oldest university in the English-
speaking world. It is also considered as one of the world's leading (37)
______ institutions. The university traces, its roots back to at least the end of the 11th century, (38) ______
the exact date of foundation remains unclear. Academically, Oxford is consistently ranked in the world's top
ten universities. The University is also open (39)
______ overseas students, primarily from American universities, who may (40) _____ in study abroad
programs during the summer months for more than a century, it has served as the home of the Rhodes
Scholarship, (41) ______ brings highly accomplished students from a number of countries to study at Oxford
as (42) ______. The University of Oxford is also a place where many talented leaders from all over the world
used to study. Twenty-five British Prime Ministers attended Oxford, including Margaret Thatcher and Tony
Blair. At (43) ______ 25 other international leaders have been educated at Oxford, and this number includes
King Herald V of Norway and King Abdullah II of Jordan. Bill Clinton is the first American President to
attend Oxford. Forty-seven Nobel (44) ______
winners have studied or taught at Oxford. 35. A. put B. placed C. located D. stood 36. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø 37. A. learning B. academic C. graduating D. scholar 38. A. although B. because C. since D. if 39. A. to B. for C. from D. up 40. A. write B. name C. enroll D. require 41. A. that B. where C. whose D. which 42. A. postgraduates B. postgraduated C. postgraduation D. postgraduating 43. A. last B. least C. late D. lately 44. A. present B. gift C. medal D. prize CARNIVOROUS PLANTS
All plants rely on nutrients taken from the soil in order to survive. However, in areas where the soil does not
contain enough (35)_____ nutrients, some plants have adapted to (36) _____ their diets from another source:
living organisms. Though they are few in number, carnivorous plants are (37)_____ fascinating beings that
―eat‖ anything from one-celled organisms to insects in order to survive. They are commonly found in
marshlands. Carnivorous plants feature one of several types of ―traps‖ to ensnare prey, which they consume
to make up for nutrients that may be missing from the soil. While there are over 400 species of carnivorous
plants in the world today, some are more (38)_____ than others.
The most well-known of these plants are the snap traps, which include the Venus flytrap. Snap traps are easily
identified by their leaves, which are separated into two lobes that have the ability to fold together. Inside the
lobes, the surface is covered with tiny hairs that are (39) _____ to movement. When the plant‘s prey brushes
against the hairs, it triggers a closing mechanism that rapidly brings the two lobes together, trapping the prey
(40)_____ inside. The response of the traps is phenomenal (41)_____ speed: the time between triggering the
hairs and snapping shut is less than a second. As the prey struggles inside the trap, it only triggers more hairs,
causing the leaves to tighten their (42) _____.
The plant then secrets liquid chemicals from special glands into the trap to dissolve the prey and absorb all of
its nutrients. Besides the Venus flytrap, only one other type of snap trap exists today, (43)_____ to as the
waterwheel plant. The two share a common ancestor and differ only in a few ways. For instance, the
waterwheel is an aquatic plant, while the flytrap is exclusively terrestrial. In addition, the flytrap feeds
primarily on arthropods like spiders, while the waterwheel lives (44)_____ simple invertebrates, like certain types of plankton.
Question 35: A. critical B. vital C. crucial D. indispensable Question 36: A. modify B. enlarge C. augment D. supplement
Question 37: A. nonetheless B. though C. contradictorily D. yet
Question 38: A. prevalent B. current C. domineering D. prevailing
Question 39: A. vulnerable B. liable C. prone D. sensitive Question 40: A. closely B. securely C. irreplaceably D. steadily
Question 41: A. in accordance with B. in preference to C. in regard to D. on merits of Question 42: A. fist B. hold C. seizure D. grip Question 43: A. denoted B. referred C. indicated D. implicated Question 44: A. off B. onto C. though D. with
133400Read 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.
It is relatively easy for computers to speak. A computer that says ‗please‘ and ‗thank you‘ in the right
places is (35) ___ miracle of science ,but recognizing the words that make up normal , continuous human speech is another (36) ___
Not until now have computer been programmed to (37) ___ to a range of spoken commands.Until recently
it was thought that computers would have tobe programmed to the accent and speech hahits of each user,and
only then would be able to respond(38)
___to their master‘s or mistress‘s voice.Now rapid progress is being made (39)
______systems programmed to adapt easily to each new speaker.
The IBM Tangora system,under development at the end of 1980s was claimed to (40)
______a spoken vocabulary of 20,000 words with 95 percent accuracy. The system includes a processor that
can make informed guesses as to(41)______is a likely sentence.That system has been programmed not only
with grammatical rules,but also with an analyssis of a vast quantity of office correspondence.On the(42) ______
of this information ,the machine can calculate the probability of one particular word following another.
Statistical probability is necessary for computers to interpret not only speech but also (43) ______data.
Security systems can distinguish between faces they have been taught to recognize,but never has a computer
been able to match a human‘s ability to make sense of a three-dimemsional scene (44)
______identifying all objects in it.
(From ‘Heinle & Heinle TOEFL Test Assistant .Grammar’ by Milada Broukal) Question 35: A. no B. not C. nothing D. none Question 36: A. problem B. topic C. matter D. theme Question 37: A. talk B. answer C. communicate D. react Question 38: A. truly B. completely C. accurately D. right Question 39: A. with B. for C. within D. as Question 40: A. know B. recognize C. master D. realize Question 41: A. which B. what C. how D. that Question 42: A. Foundation B. principle C. ground D. basis Question 43: A. visual B. noticeable C. seen D. visible Question 44: A. from B. by C. of D. without
(140941)Read the passage and choose the best option to complete each of the blanks
PROBLEMS OF WATCHING TELEVISION IN BRITAIN
British parents are always complaining that their children spend too much time gluing to the telly and not
enough (37)____ other activities like sports and reading. A survey recently carried out on people's viewing
habits (38)____ not disapprove it. It shows that young people in Britain spend on (39)___ twenty three hours
a week in front of the television, (40)_______ works out at over three hours every day.
What is surprising, however, is the fact that the average adult watches even more: an incredible 28 hours a
week. We seem to have become a nation of telly addicts. Just about (41)_______ household in the country
has a television and over half have two or more.
According (42)___ the survey, people nowadays don't just watch television sitting in their living room, they
watch it in the kitchen and in bed as well.
The Education Minister said a (43)___weeks ago that Britain's pupils should spend more time reading.
Unfortunately, parents are not setting a good example: adults do (44)__ reading than young people. In fact,
reading is (45)___ the bottom of their list of favorite pastimes. They would (46)____ listen to the radio, go to
the cinema or hire a video to watch on their television at home. Question 37. A. in B. For C. at D. on Question 38. A. is B. has C. do D. does Question 39. A. weekend B. Sunday C. average D. time Question 40. A. where B. who C. what D. which Question 41. A. every B. none C. neither D. all Question 42. A. to B. on C. for D. with Question 43. A. few B. little C. lot D. number Question 44. A. most B. better C. more D. less. Question 45. A. at B. to C. on D. in Question 46. A. rather B. like C. had better D. prefer
(140080) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 33 to 42.
If you‘ve been told by your boss to improve your knowledge of a foreign language you‘ll know that
success doesn‘t come quickly. It generally takes years to learn another language well and constant (33) _____
to maintain the high standards required for frequent business use. Whether you study in a class, with audio
cassettes, computers or on your (34) _____ sooner or (35) _____ every language course finishes and you
must decide what to do next if you need a foreign language for your career. Business Audio Magazine is a
new product designed to help you continue language study in a way that fits easily into your busy schedule.
Each audio cassette (36) _____ of an hour-long program packed with business news, features and interviews
in the language of your choice. These cassettes won‘t teach you how to order meals or ask for directions. It‘s (37)
_____ that you can do that already. Instead, by giving you an opportunity to hear the language as it‘s really
spoken, they help you to (38) _____ your vocabulary and improve your ability to use real language relating
to, for example, that all-important marketing trip. The great advantage of using audio magazines is that they
(39) _____ you to perfect your language skills in ways that suit your lifestyle. For example, you can select a
topic and listen in your car or hotel when away on business. No other business course is as (40)
_____ and the unique radio magazine format is as instructive as it‘s entertaining. In addition to the audio
cassette, this package includes a transcript with a business glossary and a study (41) _____. The components
are structured so that intermediate and advanced
students may use separately or together, (42) _____ on their ability. Question 1: A. exercise B. performance C. practice D. operator Question 2: A. self B. individual C. personal D. own Question 3: A. after B. then C. later D. quicker Question 4: A. consists B. includes C. contains D. involves Question 5: A. insisted B. acquired C. asserted D. assumed Question 6: A. prolong B. extend C. spread D. lift Question 7: A. allow B. let C. support D. Offer
Question 8: A. adjustable B. flexible C. convertible D. Variable Question 9: A. addition B. supplement C. extra D. manuscript
Question 10: A. according B. depending C. relating D. Basing
(ID: 130075 )Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase the best fits each of the number blanks. A NIGHTMARE OF NOISE
According to a recent TV program, noise pollution is becoming an increasingly serious problem.
Background noise such as (18)_____, police sirens and aeroplanes is growing year by year, and complaints
to the police are becoming more and more (19)_____.
However, for people like Mary Norman, who lives close to London Heathrow airport, the situation is
particularly bad. ―It‘s becoming very difficult to (20)_____ a normal family life,‘ she told an interviewer,
‗because the planes start first thing in the morning. They make a terrible noise, as you can imagine, and it
(21)_____ on all day long. Of course I have complained about it but nobody takes any notice. I‘m fed
(22)_____ with living here, but unfortunately I can‘t afford to move.‖
Researchers believe that the problem is getting worse. They have found that people who are exposed to high
levels of noise become (23)_____ aggressive. Take the case of Henry Wilson, who was (24)_____ mad by a
neighbor who insisted on playing his music at full
volume. One night, he finally lost his (25)_____. After being forced to listen to heavy
metal songs for hours, he burst into his neighbor‘s house, poured petrol all over the
carpets and (26)_____ to set fire to the place.
When he finally appeared in court, the judge was surprisingly understanding. He
(27)_____ to send him to jail, saying that he had suffered enough.
Question 18. A. circulation B. congestion C. traffic D. transport Question 19. A. often B. repeat C. frequent D. continual Question 20. A. lead B. take C. hold D. guide Question 21. A. spends B. goes C. lasts D. continues Question 22. A. up with B. in on C. about with D. out of Question 23. A. much B. many C. most D. more Question 24. A. turned B. forced C. pushed D. driven Question 25. A. mood B. calm C. temper D. humor Question 26. A. agreed B. promised C. warned D. threatened Question 27. A. refused B. objected C. denial D. avoided
(ID: 143084 )Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 35 to 44. WHY I DISLIKE COMPUTERS
Almost everyone says that computers are wonderful and that they are (35)
our lives for the better by making
everything faster and more reliable, but I am
not so sure that this is the (36)
.The other day I was standing in a large
department store waiting to pay for a couple of films for my camera (37) t
he assistant announced that the computer which controlled the till (38)
working. I did not think this was a big problem and I (39) to find
another counter, but of course, all the machines are part of the same system. So there we
were: a shop full of customers, money at the ready, waiting to (40) our purchases, but it
was quite clear that none of the assistants knew what to do. They were not allowed to take
our money and give to customers a written(41)
,because the sales wouldn‟t then have been recorded on the computer system. In the end, (42) many other people, I left my
shopping on the counter and walked out .Don't you think so that's ridiculous? It (43) never
have happened before computers, and that, for me, is the problem: we
are beginning to depend on these machines so completely that we (44) cannot manage without them anymore.
Question 35: A. exchanging B. altering C. transforming D. changing Question 36: A. truth B. case C. reality D. practice Question 37: A. but B. so C. when D. then
Question 38: A. had stopped B. has stopped C. stopped D. would
Question 39: A. went out B. set out C. went off D. set off Question 40: A. do B. make C. pay D. carry out Question 41: A. ticket B. bill C. receipt D. label Question 42: A. like B. as C. the same as D. such as Question 43: A. should B. would C. ought to D. might Question 44: A. justly B. merely C. only D. simply
(ID: 144577 )Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 45 to 54. Criticism
It can (45) _________along time to become successful in your chosen field, however
talented you are. One thing you have to be (46) _________ of is that you will face criticism
along the way. The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than
positive. If you‘ve made up your (47) _________ to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a
novel, don‘t let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your (48)_________
and let constructive criticism have a positive (49)
_________ on your work. If someone says you‘re totally (50) _________ in talent, ignore them.
That‘s negative criticism. If, however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you
good reasons for doing so, you should (51) _________ their suggestions carefully. There are
many film stars who were once out of (52) _________. There are many famous novelists who
made a complete (53) _________ of their first novel - or who didn‘t, but had to keep on
approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published. Being successful does
depend on luck, to a certain extent. But things are
more likely to (54) _________ well if you persevere and stay positive.
Question 45: . A. be B. have C. take D. do
Question 46: . A. kept in mind B. clever C. intelligent D. aware
Question 47: . A. mind B. thought C. decision D. idea Question 48: A. purpose B. objectives C. target D. destination Question 49: A. affect B. effect C. result D. change Question 50: A. lacking B. short C. incapable D. interested
Question 51: A. cautious B. consider C. reckon D. remember Question 52: A. career B. business C. job D. work Question 53: A. mess B. success C. effort D. money Question 54: A. get out B. carry out C. turn out D. bring out
your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks.
The role of translation enabling literature to pass beyond its natural frontiers is receiving growing
recognition. In view of the general increase in this (30)_____, it is not surprising that many
people with literary interests and a knowledge of languages should think of adopting translating
as a full-or part-time (31)_____. Some advice may usefully be given to such would-be translators.
The first difficulty the beginner will (32)_____is the unwillingness of publishers to entrust a
translator to anyone who has not already (33)____a reputation for sound work. The least
publishers will (34)____ before commissioning a translator is a fairly lengthy specimen of the
applicant‘s work, even if unpublished. Perhaps the best way the would-be translator can begin is
to select some books of the type (35)_____ he or she feels competent and eager to translate,
translate a (36)_____section of the book and then submit the book and the translation to a suitable
publisher. If he or she is extremely lucky, this may result in a commission to translate the book. More probably, however,
publishers will(37) the book as such but if they are favorably (38) by the translation,
they may very possibly commission some other books of a (39) nature which they already have in mind. Question 30: A. field B. category C. class D. group
Question 31: A. occupationB. employment C. line D. work Question 32: A. reveal B. encounter C. involve D. introduce Question 33: A. formed B. set C. found D. established Question 34: A. direct B. instruct C. oblige D. demand Question 35: A. which B. where C. when D. whose
Question 36: A. plentiful B. large C. grand D. substantial Question 37: A. reject B. exclude C. disapprove D. object
Question 38: A. affected B. convinced C. taken D. impressed Question 39: A. joint B. same C. common D. similar
(128541) Read the passage and choose the best answer among A,B,C,D for each gap to complete it.
Most people feel that when they dream, they are (35)________ off to another world. On the
(36)________, dreams are often connected to our daily lives. When our whole (37)_________ is
filled with something, when we are either very upset (38)________
when we are in good spirit, a dream will represent this reality in symbols. It is often (39)_______
that we benefit from dreams because they help the spirit to heal itself when things
(40)__________ wrong. Dreams are therefore a kind of escape, almost a holiday from
(41)__________ life, with its fears and responsibilities. It is, however, a strange kind of holiday
because whether we have a wonderful time or whether it turns (42)_________ to be a nightmare,
we quickly forget it. Most dreams disappear forever, (43)_________ you are one of those people
disciplined enough to write them down as soon as you (44)_________. 35. A. taken B. guided C. brought D. carried 36. A. contrast B. contrary C. other side D. opposite 37. A. spirit B. mind C. brain D. soul 38. A. unless B. but also C. or else D. or 39. A. said B. spoken C. declared D. started 40. A. become B. go C. turn D. get 41. A. real B. factual C. genuine D. actual 42. A. off B. up C. out D. down 43. A. except that B. therefore C. thus D. unless 44. A. wake up B. arise C. awake D. rise up
(ID: 131321 )Read the following passage, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks.
In Korea, in former days the marriage between a man and woman represented the
joining of two families, rather (50) ______ the joining of two individuals. The event (51) ______
Taerye (Great Ritual), and people from all over the village or neighborhood
participated. The ceremonies and events surrounding the actual marriage were long and
(52) ______. Professional matchmakers paired up likely candidates for marriage, with
the new couple often meeting for the first time at their wedding! The families
considered many factors in the decision, consulting with fortune tellers for (53) ______
about the couple's future life together. During the Chosun period, people married (54)
______ their early teens, with the girl often being several years older than the boy.
The groom usually traveled to the house of the bride for the ceremony, then stayed there
for three days (55) ______ taking his new bride to his family's home. The actual
ceremony involved many small rituals, with many bows and symbolic gestures. The (56)
______ were expected to control their emotions and remain somber.
(57) ______ Koreans have kept several aspects of the traditional ceremony, most
modern ceremonies resemble Western marriage ceremonies more than (58) ______
Korean ones. However, many folk villages and museums across the country regularly
perform ceremonies to (59) ______ the traditions alive. Question 50. A. as B. more C. than D. more than Question 51. A. is often called B. often called C. was often called D. has often called Question 52. A. elaborate B. elaborately C. elaboration D. elaborateness Question 53. A. predictions B. attentions C. situations D. evaluations Question 54. A. for B. in C. on D. from Question 55. A. soon B. ago C. before D. then Question 56. A. examiners B. competitors C. contests D. participants Question 57. A. As B. Although C. As though D. If only Question 58. A. traditional B. old C. ancient D. antique Question 59. A. catch B. hold C. grip D. keep
(128795) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 33 to 42. TRAFFIC LIGHTS
The first traffic signal was invented by a railway signaling engineer. It was installed (33) ___
the Houses of Parliament in 1868. It (34)_____ like any railway signal of the time, and was
operated by gas. (35) ____, it exploded and killed a policeman, and the accident discouraged
further development until cars became common.
(36) ____ traffic lights are an American invention. Red – green systems were installed in
Cleveland in 1914. Three - color signals, operated (37) _____ hanz d from a tower in the (38)
_____ of the street, were installed in New York in 1918. The first lights of this type to (39) ____
in Britain were in London, on the junction between St. James‘s Street and Piccadilly, in 1925.
Automatic signals were installed (40) ____ year later.
In the past, traffic lights were special. In New York, some lights had a statue on top. In Los
Angeles the lights did not just change silently, but would ring bells to (41) _____ the sleeping
motorists of the 1930s. These are gone and have been (42) ____ by standard
models which are universally adopted. Question 33: A. outside B. out C.out of D. outdoors Question 34: A. resembled B. looked C. showed D. seemed Question 35:
A. However B. Therefore C. Although D. Despite Question 36: A. New B. Recent C. Modern D. Late Question 37: A. by B. with C. through D. in Question 38: A. middle B. heart C. focus D. halfway Question 39: A. show B. appear C. happen D. become Question 40: A. a B. in the C. in a D. the Question 41: A. rise B. raise C. wake D. get up Question 42: A. reproduced B. replaced C. removed D. remained
EXERCISE 67. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT NGÔ GIA TỰ LẦN 4 - 2016
(140165) Read the passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.
My younger sister is a potential star of state and screen, or at least that's what she tells me. Last
week she had an interview. It was for the (38)……………..of Juliet in
Shakespear‘s Romeo and Juliet. It went well and she starts (39)……………..next week.
This is the first play that she has been in, but she has done quite a lot of TV advertising work and
she has been in a couple of films. The last film she was in was called The magician. It was set in
ancient Egypt and she was in a crowd (40)……………..with thousands of other people. When I
went to see it, I sat in the front (41)……………..so that I could see the (42)…………….. really
clearly, but I couldn‘t pick out my sister in the crowd. She says the (43)……………..was one of
the best professionals she has worked with but I must say the (44)……………..seemed a bit
stupid to me. It was all about a very clever magician who had managed to travel back through
time to the Court of Tutankhamen. The (45)……………..were magnificent and so were some of
the sets but having an actor saying
(46)……………..in present day American English just didn‘t work. The ending was really
ridiculous. The magician got accidentally buried with Tutankhamen. Funnily enough, the rest of
the (47)……………..seemed to have rather enjoyed the film. Câu 38: A. position B. job C. post D. part Câu 39: A. exercises B. training sessions C. rehearsals D. practices Câu 40: A. spot B. scene C. scenery D. view Câu 41: A. file B. row C. line D. queue Câu 42: A. curtain B. blind C. screen D. board Câu 43: A. director B. conductor C. master D. chief Câu 44: A. plot B. dialogue C. argument D. letters Câu 45: A. dressings B. customs C. costumes D. cloths Câu 46: A. plays B. lines C. reading D. scripts Câu 47: A. spectators B. viewers C. audience D. public
(ID: 129148 )Read the following passage and circle the most suitable answer (A, B, C or D) to fill in each gap.
Most Americans eat three meals (40) ______ the day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Breakfast begins between 7:00 and 8:00am, lunch between 11:00 am and noon, and dinner
between 6:00 and 8:00 pm. On Sundays "brunch" is a (41) ______ of breakfast and lunch,
typically beginning at 11:00 am. Students often enjoy a "study break" or evening snack around
10:00 or 11:00 pm. Breakfast and lunch tend to be light meals, with only one (42) ______. Dinner is the main meal.
(43) ______ breakfast Americans will eat cereal with milk which are often mixed
(44) ______ in a bowl, a glass of orange juice, and toasted bread or muffin with jam, butter, or
margarine. Another common breakfast meal is scrambled eggs or (45) ______
omelet with potatoes and breakfast meat (bacon or sausage). People who are on (46)
______ eat just a cup of yogurt. Lunch and dinner are more (47) ______. When eating at a formal
dinner, you may be overwhelmed by the number of utensils. How do you (48)
______ the difference between a salad fork, a butter fork, and a dessert fork? Most Americans do
not know the answer (49) ______ But knowing which fork or spoon to use first is simple: use the
outermost utensils first and the utensils closest to the plate last. Question 40. A. in B. for C. on D. during
Question 41. A. addition B. connection C. combination D. attachment Question 42. A. course B. food C. menu D. goods Question 43. A. For B. In C. At D. With
Question 44. A. each other B. together C. one another D. others Question 45. A. a B. an C. the D. no article Question 46. A. holiday B. engagement C. diet D. duty Question 47. A. vary B. variety C. varied D. variously Question 48. A. say B. talk C. speak D. tell Question 49. A. too B. either C. so D. neither
(131363) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 6 to 15
Music is universal - it is produced by all cultures. Some scientists believe that music came before
speech and (6) ______ as a development of mating calls. In fact, there is one theory that the (7)
______ languages were chanted or sung, rather than spoken. Indeed, in some cultures, music is a
form of (8) ______ history. The Aboriginal Australians, for example, use music as a means to (9)
______ on stories of the land and spirits to the next (10)________.
New evidence suggests that music does not just (11) ______ the feel - good factor but it is also
good for the brain. A study of intellectually (12) ______ children showed that they could recall
more (13)_________ after it was given to them in a song than after it was read to them as a story.
Researchers also report that people score better on a standard intelligence test after listening to
Mozart. The so-called ―Mozart effect‖ has also been (14) ______ by findings that rats
(15)________ up on Mozart run faster through a complex network of paths or passages, known as
a maze. Overall, it seems that in most instances people who suffer from any form of mental
illness benefit from listening to music. Question 6: A. swelled B. arose C. reacted D. was Question 7: A. newest B. simplest C. earliest D. easiest Question 8: A. making B. enjoying C. recording D. stating Question 9: A. focus B. move C. hand D. pass
Question 10: A. children B. generation C. people D. tribe Question 11: A. prefer B. satisfy C. convince D. please
Question 12: A. disabled B. disordered C. incapable D. inactive Question 13: A. memory B. knowledge C. information D. facts
Question 14: A. supported B. given C. marked D. remembered Question 15: A. brought B. stood C. set D. held
(141070) 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
Parents whose children show a special interest in a particular sport have a difficult decision to
(47) ______ about their children‘s career. Should they allow their children to train to become top
sportsmen and women? For many children it (48) ______starting very young and school work,
going out with friends and other (49) ______ have to take second place. It‘s very difficult to
explain to a young child why he or she has to train for five hours a day, even at the weekend,
when (50) _______ of his or her friends are playing.
Another problem is of course money. In many countries money for training is (51)
______ from the government for the very best young sportsmen and women. If this help cannot
be given, it means that it is the parents (52) ______ have to find the time and the money to
support their child‘s development- and sports clothes, transport to competitions, special
equipment etc. can all be very expensive.
Many parents are understandably (53) _______ that it is dangerous to start serious training in a
sport at an early age. Some doctors agree that young (54) _______ may be damaged by training
before they are properly developed. Professional trainers, however, believe that it is only by
starting young that you can reach the top as a successful sports person. What is clear is that very
(55) _______ people reach the top and both parents and children should be prepared for failure
even after many years of training. Question 47. A. do B. plan C. make D.prepare Question 48. A. should B. means C. helps D.tries Question 49. A. wishes B. dreams C. satisfactions D. interests Question 50. A. almost B. mostly C. most D. plenty Question 51. A. enough B. available C. possible D. enormous Question 52. A. that B. whom C. they D. which Question 53. A. distributed B. concerned C. cared D. worried Question 54. A bloods B. capacities C. muscles D. physics Question 55. A. little B. few C. a few D. many
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.
Revising for exams is not as easy as it looks. You will need to work out which routine
suits you best, and then stick to it. Some people like studying at night when it‘s quiet, whereas
others find the early morning is a good time to get things done. You might enjoy ___ (1) ____ to
music while you revise, but this can be ___ (2) ___. Can you really concentrate ___ (3) ____ two
things at once? So think ___ (4) ____ you turn your radio on.
Your ___ (5) ____ is also important while you are revising. This may be a more than
usually ___ (6) ____ period of your life, when you should take extra care to eat properly. No
missed meals, or junk food, or ___ (7) ____ cups of coffee! Get plenty of exercise as well. If you
have got fed up with ___ (8) ____ you‘re doing, or find it hard to concentrate, go for a walk to
clear your head. ___ (9) ____ exercise will help to keep your body fit and your brain working ___ (10) ____.
Finally, you also need to take time off. Go out occasionally, see your friends, make time
to relax. Then you will return to your studies fresh and full of enthusiasm. Questions 1: A. listen B. having listened C. to listen D. listening Questions 2: A. helpful B. helpless C. unhelpful D. helping Questions 3: A. of B. on C. for D. in Questions 4: A. if B. unless C. after D. before Questions 5: A. diet B. menu C. slim D. Healthy
Questions 6: A. stressful B. unforgettable C. interesting D. memorable
Questions 7: A. restless B. endless C. hopeless D. worthless Questions 8: A. who B. what C. that D. which Questions 9: A. Always B. Every C. Strongly D. Regular
Questions 10: A. energetic B. correct C. well D. good
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.
One of the most urgent environmental problems in the world today is the shortage of clean
water. Having clean drinking water is a basic human right. But acid rain, (1)
________ pollution and garbage have made many sources of water undrinkable. Lakes, reservoirs
and even entire seas have become vast pools (2) ________ poison. LakeBaikal in Russia is one of
the largest lakes in the world. It (3) ________ a rich variety of animals and plants, including
1,300 rare species that do not exist (4) ________ else in the world. But they are being destroyed
by the massive volumes of toxic effluent which (5) _______
into the lake every day. Even where law existed, the government did not have the power to enforce them.
Most industries simply ignore the regulations. The Mediterranean Sea (6) ________
1% of the world's water surface. But it is the dumping (7) ________ for 50% of all marine
pollution. Almost 16 countries regularly throw industrial wastes a few miles (8) ________ shore.
Water is free to everyone. A few years ago, people thought that the supply of clean water in
the world was limitless. Today, many water supplies have been (9) ________ by pollution and
sewage. Clean water is now scarce, and we are at last beginning to respect
this precious (10) ________. We should do something now.
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Question 1:A. industrious B. industry C. industrial D. industrialized Question 2:A. on B. in C. of D. to Question 3:A. composes B. contains C. encloses D.consists Question 4:A. where B. somewhere C. everywhere D. anywhere Question 5:A. stay B. pour C. boil D. burn Question 6:A. makes B. occupies C. comprises D. holds Question 7:A. shore B. land C. ground D. soil Question 8:A. away B. of C. on D. off Question 9:A. ruined B. kept C. made D.conserved Question 10:A. well B. outlet C. nature D. source
(134821) 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.
The volume of traffic in many cities in the world today continues to expand. This
(35)______many problems, including serious air pollution, lengthy delays, and the greater risks
(36) ______accidents. Clearly, something must be done, but it is often difficult to persuade
people to change their habits and leave their cars at home.
One possible (37)______is to make it more expensive for people to use their cars by
increasing charges for parking and bringing in tougher fines for anyone who (38)______ the laws.
In addition, drives could be required to pay for using particular routes at different times of the
day. This system, (39) ______as ―road pricing‖, is already being introduced in a number of
cities, using a special electronic card (40) ______to windscreen of the car.
Another ways of (41) ______with the problem is to provide cheap parking on the
outskirts of the city, and strictly control the number of vehicles allowed into the center. Drivers
and passengers then use a special bus service for the (42) ______stage of their journey.
Of course, the most important (43) ______is to provide good public transport. However,
to get people to give up the comfort of their cars, public transport must be felt to be reliable,
convenient and comfortable, with fares (44) _______at an acceptable level. Question 35: A. leads B. results C. causes D. invents Question 36: A. about B. for C. of D. by Question 37: A. custom B. approach C. manner D. style Question 38: A. crosses B. refuses C. breaks D. cracks Question 39: A. called B. seen C. named D. known Question 40: A. joined B. fixed C. built D. placed Question 41: A. doing B. handling C. dealing D. solving Question 42: A. late B. complete C. end D. final Question 43: A. thought B. event C. work D. thing Question 44: A. taken B. stood C. given D. kept
(134502) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 33 to 42.
What is meant by the term economic resources? In general, these are all the natural,
man-made, and human resources that go into the (33) of goods and services.
Economic resources can be broken down into
(34)general categories: property
resource – land and capital, and human resources –
labor and entrepreneurial skills. What do economists mean (35)
land? Much more than the non-economist, land
refers to all the natural resources
(36) are usable in the production process: arable land, forests, mineral and oil
deposits, and (37) _ on. What about capital? Capital
goods are all the man-made aids to producing, storing, transporting, and distributing goods and (38)
. Capital goods differ from consumer goods in that (39)
satisfy wants directly, while the former do so indirectly by facilitating the production of consumer
goods. It should be noted that capital as defined here does not (40) to money.
Money, as such, produces nothing.
The term labor refers to the physical and mental talents of humans used to produce
goods and services (with the exception of a certain set of human talents, entrepreneurial skills, which will be
considered separately because of their special
significance). Thus the services of a factory worker or an office worker, a ballet (41) or an astronaut all fall (42) the general heading of labor. Câu 33: A. production B. plant C. using D. doing Câu 34: A. many B. six C. two D. some Câu 35: A. by B. using C. calling D. with Câu 36: A. these B. they C. what D. that Câu 37: A. so B. come C. such D. go Câu 38: A. money B. machines C. crops D. services Câu 39: A. later B. lately C. the latter D. the Câu 40: A. come B. go C. speak D. refer Câu 41: A. performance B. director C. writer D. dancer Câu 42: A. into B. from C. under D. to
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 latest addiction to trap thousands of people is Internet, which has been (1) … for broken relationships,
job losses, financial ruin and even one suicide. Psychologists now recognize Internet Addiction Syndrome
(IAS) as a new illness that could (2) ….. serious problems and ruin many lives. Special help groups have been
set up to (3) ….. sufferers help and support.
IAS is similar to (4) ….. problems like gambling, smoking and drinking : addicts have dreams about
Internet; they need to use it first thing in the morning; they (5) … to their partners about how much time they
spend online; they (6) …. they could cut down, but are unable to do so . A recent study found that many users
spend up to 40 hours a week on the Internet; (7) …. they felt guilty, they became depressed if they were (8) …. to stop using it.
Almost anyone can be at risk. Some of the addicts are teenagers who are already hooked on Computer
games and who (9) …. it very difficult to resist the games on the Internet. Surprisingly, however,
psychologists (10)…. that most victims are middle-aged housewives who have never used a computer before. Question 1:A. accused B. mistaken C. blamed D. Question 2:A. take B. cause C. affect D. lead Question 3:A. B. offer C. suggest D. advise Question 4:A. others B. another C. the other D. other Question 5:A. lie B. cheat C. deceive D. betray Question 6:A. rather B. want C. prefer D. wish Question 7:A. unless B. without C. although D. Question 8:A. made B. allowed C. let D. had Question 9:A. have B. find C. feel D. say Question 10:A. say B. tell C. object D.
(145727) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 45 to 54 THE DANGERS OF DIETING
Thanks to our modern lifestyle, with more and more time spent sitting down in front of computers than ever
before, the (43)____ of overweight people is at a new high. As people frantically search for a solution (44)____
this problem, they often try some of the popular fad diets being offered.
Many people see fad diets (45)____ harmless ways of losing weight, and they are grateful to have
them.Unfortunately, not only don‘t fad diets usually (46)____ the trick, they can actually be dangerous for your health.
Although permanent weight loss is the (47)___, few are able to achieve it. Experts estimate that
95 percent of dieters return to their starting weight, or even (48)____ weight. While the reckless use of fad diets
can bring some (49)____ result, long-term results are very rare. (50)____, people who are fed up with the
difficulties of changing their eating habits often turn
to fad diets. (51)____ being moderate, fad diets involve extreme dietary changes. They advises eating only one
type of food, or they prohibit other types of foods entirely. This results in a situation (52)______ a person‘s
body doesn‘t get all the vitamins and other things that it needs to stay healthy. Question 45: A. number B. range C. amount D. sum Question 46: A. on B. of C. to D. with Question 47: A. by B. like C. through D. as Question 48: A. bring B. do C. take D. play Question 49: A. case B. profit C. benefit D. goal Question 50: A. lose B. gain C. put D. reduce Question 51: A. initial B. initiative C. initiating D. initiate
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(132690) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the
numbered blanks from 28 to 37.
In most of the earliest books for children, illustrations were an afterthought. But
in the Caldecott "toy books" which first (28)........................in 1878, they were almost
(29)..............important as the lines of text, and occupied far more space in the book. One
can almost read the story from the dramatic action in the pictures. (30)...............................then,
thousands of successful picture books have been published in the United States and
around the world. In the best, the words and illustrations seem to complement each
other perfectly. Often a single person is responsible (31)........................both writing and
illustrating the book. One of (32)....................., and certainly one of the most successful,
illustrator-authors was Dr. Seuss, (33).....................real name was Theodor Geisel. His first
children's book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, hit the market in 1937,
and the world of children's literature was changed forever. Seuss's playful drawings
were a perfect complement to his engaging stories and (34).......................characters. In 1957,
Seuss's The Cat in the Hat (35).....................the first book in Random House's best-selling
series, Beginner Books, written by Seuss and several (36)..........................authors. These
combine outrageous illustrations of people, creatures, and plants, and playful stories
written (37)...............very simple language. Question 28. A. showed B. emerged C. appeared D. happened Question 29. A. less B. more C. as D. most Question 30. A. Before B. By C. Since D. Till Question 31. A. for B. to C. with D. at
Question 32. A. the great B. the greatest C. the greatness D. the greater Question 33. A. whom B. who C. whose D. who‘s
Question 34. A. forgetful B. forgotten C. forgetting D. Question 35. A. became B. had become C. would become D. has become Question 36. A. other B. one another C. each other D. another Question 37. A. about B. at C. from D. in
144397 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 numbered blanks from 23 to 32.
Bonsai trees have always been a source of great fascination to people. They are perfect
miniatures, grown in pots small enough to sit on a windowsill. You have to keep reminding
yourself that these trees are (23) ___________ real and identical to their larger cousins in all
respects except their size. Rather like other small and perfectly-formed artifacts, bonsai trees,
(24) ___________ quite a high price in the marketplace and so it doesn‘t come as a great
surprise to find that they also attract the attention of thieves. It seems that quite a flourishing business has
(25) ___________, in which they are stolen from the homes of grower and collectors, then
reported and trimmed by unscrupulous dealers, to be sold on, at good prices, to unsuspecting buyers.
One of Britain‘s top collectors of bonsai trees, Paul Widdington, believes that he has
found a solution, however. After losing his life‘s work, (26) ___________ at £250,000, when
burglars broke into his home one night, Paul decided to (27) ___________ the possibilities of
electronically tagging the trees he bought as a replacement. This (28)___________ injecting a
microchip the size of a (29) ___________ of rice intro trunk of each tree. Each chip is a laser-
etched with information which is (30) ___________ in a central register held by the police. Paul
is quite aware that this kind of data-tagging doesn‘t prevent thieves from stealing the trees in the
first (31) ___________, although it may increase the (32) ___________ of getting them back. So
he‘s also installing a security alarm system, complete with infra-red detectors, in his home. Câu 23: A. eventually B. greatly C. actually D. deeply Câu 24: A. command B. obtain C. expect D. charge Câu 25: A. adapted B. erupted C. evolved D. arrived Câu 26: A. prized B. valued C. cost D. treasured Câu 27: A. try out B. go after C. set about D. look into Câu 28: A. requires B. involves C. includes D. reflects Câu 29: A. grain B. crumb C. bean D. speck Câu 30: A. locked B. detained C. piled D. stored Câu 31: A. point B. time C. place D. turn Câu 32: A. choices B. counts C. claims D. chances
EXERCISE 74. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT ĐÀO DUY TỪ LẦN 10- 2016
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.
Getting friends and family to pose for photos is hard enough, but how would you cope with
a rabbit, an owl or a butterfly that simply (55) _______to keep still? Simon King, wildlife film—
maker and photographer, says you don't need any formal (56)_______ to get started. "The whole
idea is that photographing wildlife should be fun". Simon offers the following (57)_______
Specialize from the start. You're more likely to get good result sooner if you (58)_______
on the type of wildlife - insects for instance - (59)_______ than just going off to the woods or
park with your camera and snapping whatever you see. Pick something that isn't hard to
photograph. Choosing an animal that's hard to (60)_______ or will run away if it sees you (61)
_______ unnecessary problems. How about flowers or a group of birds?
Search second-hand camera shops and local papers for quality (62) _______. You don't
need to (63) _______ a fortune. Simon started with just a second-hand camera that cost around
$30. But you will need a single lens reflex camera. Remember it's the whole photograph that
counts, nor just the subject. (64) _______ you're composing a picture and try to be as artistic as possible. Question 55: A. disobeys B. dislikes C. refuses D. avoids Question 56: A. training B. education C. exercise D. lecture Question 57: A. lessons B. facts C. warnings D. tips Question 58: A. think B. concentrate C. limit D. depend Question 59: A. more B. other C. better D. rather Question 60:A. spot B. notice C. meet D. glance Question 61:A. creates B. starts C. puts D. leads Question 62: A. instruments B. equipment C. material D. tools Question 63: A. cost B. make C. spend D. lose Question 64: A. think B. guess C. invent D. imagine
EXERCISE 75. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT PHAN BỘI CHÂU LẦN 3- 2016
[138044]Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the
numbered blanks from 1 to 10.
The future of the daily newspaper is in danger. With changes in people‘s reading habits
and financial concerns, it seems that more and more of us are turning
(1)…………from the traditional daily newspaper as a means of getting our information and
going online or to TV news for the headlines and main stories instead. Does this mean that
newspaper will (2)…………become a thing of the past?
Many experts believe that newspapers will survive in some form in the future (3)
…………the convenience of the internet, their main rival. The main reason for thinking this is
that a large percentage of the population is (4)…………35 and has a strong newspaper reading
habit. For many of these people, reading newspapers is not simply a way of getting the
information about (5)…………events but part of a traditional routine. For them, catching up
with the main stories electronically from news websites or TV news broadcast will never be a
real substitute for turning the pages of a paper on the train or at the table.
However the main competition for newspapers (6)…………from their own online
version. Access to these is currently free of charge but for how much longer? Many newspaper
corporations are (7)…………that the only way forward for all newspapers is to charge customers
to read the online versions. Apparently, surveys (8)…………that as many as 48%of British and
American consumers are prepared to pay for this service, although they are not prepared to pay
very (9)…………! Would you be willing to pay for online access to news websites or should it
continue to be free for everyone? Can you
(10)…………a world without newspapers? Question 1:A.out B. over C. away D. forward Question 2:A. shortly B. next C. lately D. early Question 3:A.although B. however C. despite D. but Question 4: A. over B. more C. after D. further Question 5:A.modern B. current C. late D. ultimate Question 6:A. gets B. goes C. gives D. comes Question 7:A. accepted B. insisted C. convinced D. chosen Question 8:A.tell B. show C. allow D. describe Question 9 :A. lot B. much C. largely D. enough Question 10:A. imagine B. predict C. believe D. fancy
( 146554) Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage.
If you can roll a ball, you can play bowls. Everyone can play: young and old, men and women,
the fit and the not so fit. It is the (31)_______ outdoor game that really is a sport for all. What
other sports can grandparents play on equal terms with their grandchildren? What other game is
so simple that you could take up it today and be (32)_______ in the national championship tomorrow?
Simple? Perhaps that is not the (33)_______ word. There are bowls players in their thousands
(34)_______ will tell you that, although bowls is a game that anyone can (35)_______ in five
minutes, it takes a lifetime to (36)_______ it. They are the people who have developed a
passionate interest in the game. (37)_______ for outsiders, bowls is another word, and a strange
and puzzling one. They see a bowl game in action and wonder what is going on.
What the players are trying to do is easy to explain. Their (38)_______ is to roll their bowls,
called wood, as near as possible to the little white ball, called the jack. If one of your bowls
finishes nearer to the jack than your opponent's, you score one point and he or she scores
(39)_______ If you have the two nearest, you score two, and so on. The skill involved in rolling
a bowl that weighs around 2 kilos across about 40 meters so that it stops only a very short
(40)_______ from the target is just as impressive as the skills required in other sports.
Question 31. A. individual B. alone C. one D. special
Question 32. A. entering B. precisely C. competing D. accurately Question 33. A. just B. genuine C. suitable D. right Question 34. A. which B. who C. when D. whose Question 35. A. pick up B. catch on C. find out D. see through Question 36. A. master B. tame C. control D. manage
Question 37. A. Besides B. Although C. However D. Unlike Question 38.
A. attempt B. point C. aim D. scheme Question 39.
A. somethingB. nothing C. everything D. anything Question 40. A. range B. distance C. extent D. length