KHÓA THỰC CHIẾN 50 – ĐỀ THỰC CHIẾN SỐ 8 – ÔN ĐÚNG - TRÚNG
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1. A. scholar B. motor C. doctor D. lorry Question 2. A. c ange h B. c annel h C .c oice h D .c aos h
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 3: A. dental B. sandal C. rental D. canal Question 4: A. biology B. scientific C. geography D. activity
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. When his boss dismissed him from his jab, he _______ there for 10 years. A. worked B. was working
C. had been working D. has been working
Question 6. ________ the homework, he was allowed to go out with his friends. A. Finishing B. Finish C. To finish D. Having finished
Question 7. There has not been a great response to the sale, _______ ? A. hasn't there B. does there C. hasn't it D. has there
Question 8. He wanted to change his career because he wasn’t very satisfied with his _______. A. winnings B. earnings C. proceeds D. savings
Question 9. We thanked the hosts for their generous _______ and got underway. A. hospitality B. hospitable C. hospitably D. hospitalize
Question 10. The curriculum at the public school is as good__________of any private school. A. or better than B. as or better than that C. as or better that D. as or better than those
Question 11. Although the queen of the UK has in fact little authority of her own, she _______ informed of
events, and sometimes, she _______ by the government. A. keeps - has consulted B. can be kept should consult – C. is kept - is consulted D. will keep - was consulted
Question 12. Scientifically-minded people generally believe in cause-and-effect relationships _______ they
feel there is a perfectly natural explanation for most things. A. because B. because of C. though D. in spite of
Question 13. I’m really keen _______ the idea of spending my holiday on an island in the Mediterranean. to A. B. on C at . D of .
Question 14. _______ , he began to make friends more easily.
A. Having entered school in the new city, it was found that
B. After entering the new school
C. When he had been entering the new school
D. Upon entering into the new school
Question 15. Three hours is a long time in the cinema, longer than most audiences are prepared to _______ A. take over B. put up with C. cut back on D. turn out
Question 16. Mary had a _______ of pride on her face when she won the award for her project and beat a her classmates. A. glow B. beam C. ray D. shine
Question 17. My nephew stops __________ at school in Vietnam to go abroad. A. to study B. studying C. studied D. study
Question 18. Jill went to ______ hospital to see her friend. A. x B. the C. a D. a n
Question 19. It was hard to ______ the temptation to watch the late-night show even though I was so tired.A resist B. defy C. refuse D. oppose
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20: These machines are older models and have to be operated . by hand A. spiritually B. manually C. automatically D. mechanically
Question 21: If your smartphone rings in class, it will be very annoying and disruptive. A. supportive B. interruptive C. discouraging D. confusing
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22. My teacher tried to bolster my confidence by saying that I had an aptitude for English. A. reinforce B. discourage C. clarify D. represent
Question 23. Although he had prepared carefully for the IELTS speaking test, he got cold feet when asked a
array of questions with abstract concepts. A. had a fever B. stayed confident C. got nervous D. became aggressive
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 24. Michael and Linda are at the schoolyard.
Michael: “Do you prefer relaxing holidays or would you rather go on an adventure?” Linda: “ _______ ” A. That sounds great.
B. Honestly, I’m not the adventurous type.
C. As a matter of fact, I rather like them.
D. Why don’t you go on holiday?
Question 25. Peter and Tim are talking about humans in modern society.
Peter: “People nowadays try to earn as much money as possible.”
Tim: “ _______. They tend to lack quality time with their family.” A. I agree. B. Good to hear that. C. That’s not the case. D. It doesn’t matter.
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 26 to 30. SPOILT FOR CHOICE
Choice, we are given to believe, is a right. In daily life, people have come to expect endless situation
about which they are required to make decisions one way or another. In the ( ) 31 _______ , these are ju
irksome moments at work which demand some extra energy or brainpower, or during lunch breaks like 2
choosing which type of coffee to order or indeed ( )
32 _______ coffee shop to go to. But sometimes selectin one option as ( )
33 _______ another can have serious or lifelong repercussions. More complex decision-maki
is then either avoided, postponed, or put into the hands of the army of professionals, lifestyle coaches, lawye
advisors, and the like, waiting to (34) _______ the emotional burden for a fee. ( ) _______ for a 35 good man
people in the world, in rich and poor countries, choice is a luxury, not a right. And for those who think they
are exercising their right to make choices, the whole system is merely an illusion, created by companies an
advertisers wanting to sell their wares.
(Adapted from Improve Yourself Reading Skill by Sam Mc Carter) Question 26: A. nutshell B. main C. general D. whole Question 27: A. which B. what C. where D. when Question 28: A. opposed to B. aimed at C. involved in D. led to Question 29: A. strengthen B. lighten C. soften D. weaken Question 30: A. But B. Therefore C. Moreover D. However
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.
Maria Alcalá of Madrid speaks for many Mediterranean people when she says that “a meal without olive
oil would be a bore.” No one knows when the Mediterranean civilizations initially fell in love with olives.
That occurred before recorded history. However, there is evidence that the cultivation of olive trees began
countries around the Mediterranean Sea in approximately 4000 B.C., and 2,000 years after that people in t
eastern Mediterranean region began to produce oil from olives. The Mediterranean still accounts for 99 perce
of all world olive oil production.
From ancient times until today, the basic process of producing oil is the same. First, whole olives are
crushed. Then, the liquid is separated from the solids. After that, the valuable oil is separated from the wate
Many olive growers maintain their ancient traditions and still harvest the olives by hand. “We harvest in the
traditional way,” says Don Celso, an olive farmer from Tuscany, Italy. "It would be less expensive to do it with
machines, but it's more a social thing. Twenty people come to help with the harvest, and we pay them in oil.
Olive oil has had a variety of uses throughout its long history. In ancient times, olive oil was used as mone
and as medicine. It was even used during war-heated up and dropped down on attackers. It is still used
religious ceremonies. It is great for protecting the freshness of fish and cheese. There are even olive oil lam
and olive oil soaps. Olive oil enhances the lives of people everywhere. Its benefits, recently confirmed by
science, were already understood in ancient times. Mediterranean people are happy to share their secrets w the world.
(Adapted from Reading Explorer 2 by Paul Maclntyre)
Question 31. Which could be the best title for the passage? A. An oil for all.
B. Olive oil: A cure for every disease.
C. How to produce oil from indigenous trees? D. The best kept secret.
Question 32. The word ‘civilizations’ in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______. A. empires B. societies C. subcultures D. species
Question 33. According to the passage, which of the following has olive oil NOT been used for? 3 A. currency B. cosmetics C. weapons D. pharmaceuticals
Question 34. The word ‘it’ in paragraph 2 refers to _______. A. olive B. way C. machine D. harvest
Question 35. Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
A. There is strong evidence suggesting that the first olive trees were planted exactly 4,000 years BC.
B. The Mediterranean accounts for all of the world’s olive oil consumption even to this day.
C. The exact time that olives became popular among Mediterranean cultures remains unclear.
D. The way the oil is produced today is quite different from that in the past.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.
Can you imagine your life without advertisements? They are present in all sectors of our lives, in our
homes on TV, on public means of transport, in the streets, in newspapers, you name it. It is only natural th
all this advertising with its intrusive nature would have an impact on our lives, and many people would agre
that this impact is on the whole a negative one.
Adverts are very creative and attract our attention; they are also highly persuasive and influence the wa
we think. Their aim is to make us believe we will feel a certain way if we purchase the product which is being
advertised. For example, many adverts for products show good-looking, successful people enjoying themselv
and consuming or using a specific product. This plays on our psychology and our sense of self-worth, and
makes us want to buy the product so that we can look and feel like the models in the adverts.
Images and lifestyles aren't the only things that advertising imposes on us. Artificial needs are also impose
on us. We are constantly exposed to visual and verbal adverts which try to convince us that our lives will b
improved if we buy a particular product. Don't tell me the plasma TV or the air freshener advertised on TV is
a necessity. However, clever advertising creates in people a sense of need for material goods, which if the
don't acquire, can often lead to feelings of inferiority and unhappiness.
Advertising also gives a distorted picture of reality, which creates unrealistic expectations, particularly
among young children and teenagers. Many adverts are targeted specifically at these age groups, creating
intense desire to own a particular product. The resulting pressure on parents is so great that they often give
to the demands of their children in order to avoid confrontation and tantrums, thus creating patterns o
consumption and gratification at the expense of other values in life. This vicious cycle can have a very
detrimental effect on children and, consequently, the future of society.
Advertising today, with its ubiquity and aggressive nature, poisons our minds with false ideals and instills
in people a sense of dissatisfaction. It turns people into materialistic consumers; this is a far cry from the self
assured, informed individuals who know the real value of money and are able to develop the sensible shoppi
habits that any healthy society needs.
(Adapted from Traveller by H.Q. Mitchell)
Question 36. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. The vicious cycle in full swing. B. The power of advertising.
C. Are we really a healthy society?
D. The psychology behind what we look at.
Question 37. According to paragraph 2, what is the purpose of advertising?
A. It creates an intense desire to own a particular product.
B. It tries to promote products endorsed by top celebrities.
C. It creates a misleading impression on products. 4
D. It encourages ordinary people to promote products like their idols.
Question 38. The word ‘inferiority’ in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______. A. competence B. prestige C. deficiency D. disagreement
Question 39. The word ‘they’ in paragraph 4 refers to _______. A. adverts B. parents C. children D. values
Question 40. The phrase ‘a far cry’ in paragraph 5 mostly means _______. A. absent B. free C. protected D .different
Question 41. Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
A. Most savvy brands use attractive-looking celebrities in commercials to endorse their products.
B. What we see and what we hear on adverts can influence purchase behavior.
C. Only children fall victim to increased rates of advertising in modern society.
D. Some adverts try to give an honest view of reality for a certain age group.
Question 42. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The generations of tomorrow may be vulnerable to the materialistic ethos which exists today.
B. Their life satisfaction will certainly rise if consumers buy products advertised by celebrities.
C. There are only three ways in which advertising can impact the psychology of the consumer.
D. Producers of adverts don’t necessarily possess a high level of intelligence.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 43: Air pollution, together with littering, are causing many problems in our large, industrial cities today. A. with B. are C. many D. in our large
Question 44: The Spring conference will be held in Milwaukee on three successive days, namely May 15, 16 and 17. A. will be held B. in C. successive D. namely
Question 45: Wine tends to be lost its flavour when it has not been properly sealed. A. to be lost B. its flavor C. when D. been properly sealed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions
Question 46. It is a good idea for every employee to take part in the annual workshop.
A. Every employee must take part in the annual workshop.
B. Every employee can take part in the annual workshop.
C. Every employee should take part in the annual workshop.
D. Every employee may take part in the annual workshop.
Question 47. “I’m sorry. I didn’t remember to put your clothes into the washing machine,” said Peter to Linda.
A. Peter advised Linda not to put her clothes into the washing machine.
B. Peter apologized to Linda for not having put her clothes into the washing machine.
C. Peter warned Linda not to put her clothes into the washing machine.
D. Peter encouraged Linda not to put her clothes into the washing machine. 5
Question 48. The coffee was too strong for him to drink.
A. The coffee wasn’t weak enough for him to drink it.
B. The coffee was so strong that he couldn’t drink it.
C. He never liked drinking too strong coffee.
D. He used to drink too strong coffee, but now he doesn’t like it.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions
Question 49. I can’t speak Japanese. I can’t apply for a position at a company adjacent to my house.
A. So long as I can’t speak Japanese, I can’t apply for a position at a company adjacent to my house.
B. Unless I can speak Japanese, I can apply for a position at a company adjacent to my house.
C. I wish I could speak Japanese and I could apply for a position at a company adjacent to my house.
D. If only I had spoken Japanese well and I could apply for a position at a company adjacent to my house
Question 50. He decided to take an English course at Sachmoi24h.com. He got a 10 in the English test.
A. Only when he decided to take an English course at Sachmoi24h.com had he gotten a 10 in the Englis test.
B. Had it not been for his decision to take an English course at Sachmoi24h.com, he wouldn’t have gotten a 10 in the English test.
C. Not until he got a 10 in the English test did he decide to take an English course at Sachmoi24h.com.
D. Not only did he decide to take an English course at Sachmoi24h.com but he also got a 10 in the Englis test. 6