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I. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 64 (8,0 điểm)

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
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 11: A. appalled B. dedicated C. designed D. injured
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Question 12: A. competitor B. medal C. level D. development

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 question.
Question 13: A. economics B. occupation C. sentimental D. traditional
Question 14: A. discussion B. character C. expensive D. assistant
Question 15: A. secure B. vacant C. oblige D. equip
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 16: Vietnam’s renowned rocker Tran Lap, …………….. died of cancer on 17 March 2016, will be
honored with a posthumous medal for his contribution to the country’s music industry.
A. that B. who C. whom D. whose
Question 17: If you…………….. away, I’ll send for the police at once.
A. don’t go B. not go C. didn’t go D. hadn’t
Question 18: …… her doctor warned her, Carol has continued to smoke nearly three packs of cigarettes a day.
A. despite B. despite of C. in spite D. even though
Question 19: She passed me on the street without speaking. She ……………..me
A. mustn’t see B. can’t see C. mustn’t have seen D. can’t have seen
Question 20: The city Parks Department is putting in several miles of new trails because so many people have
said that they enjoy……………on them
A. walking B. being walked C. to walk D. to be walked
Question 21: My new glasses cost me ………..………..the last pair that I bought last month.
A. more than three times B. more three times than
C. three times as much as D. as much three times as
Question 22: This young tree could not have been damaged by accident. I believe it was done .............
A. in fact B. on purpose C. by appointment D. by plan
Question 23: The stage designed was out of this ………….. but unfortunately the acting was not so impressive.
A. moon B. planet C. world D. earth
Question 24: . “Good, thanks. Listen, I am having a birthday party next Friday. Do you want to come?”
“………….”
A. Sure, I'd love to! B. Yes, why not.
C. Yes, thank you. What time? D. That’s alright!
Question 25: While Charlie Puth ……….the rose bush in the back yard, the phone rang.
A. had been watering B. watering C. watered D. was watering
Question 26: ………………….to the Senate than he began to face some of the realities of being a U.S. senator:
the heavy work load; maintaining two households, being away from his family.
A. No sooner had Obama been elected B. No sooner Obama had been elected
C. No sooner had Obama elected D. No sooner Obama had elected
Question 27: Jane has bought ………. sleeping bag
A. an ugly small old black plastic B. an ugly old small plastic
C. a small ugly black old plastic D. a black ugly plastic
Question 28: We are in an unbalanced situation when women ………………over 75% of our staff.
A. contract B. cover C. consist D. comprise
Question 29: In “Descendants of the Sun” , soldier Yoo Shi Jin (Song Joong-Ki) falls in love with surgeon
Kang Mo Yeon (Song Hye-Kyo) in Uruk, which is an ……………..country at war.
A. Imaginative B. imagining C. imaginary D. imaginable
Question 30: “Thank you for taking the time to come here in person.” “……………………..”
A. I’d love to come. What time? B. It’s my pleasure
C. Do you have time for some gossip? D. I don’t know what time that person comes
Question 31: Beware of the people who appear to be enthusiastic ……… your success
A. of B. with C. about D. on
Question 32: Many elderly people have to live on the money they ……… when they were working
A. laid up B. put back C. set up D. put aside
Question 33: It was with a …………….. heart that she said goodbye to all her classmates.
A. solemn B. heavy C. dismal D. grim
Question 34: There are other hobbies that I indulge……… for a while.
A. in B. on C. at D. of
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 44.
Bird migration is one of the most interesting yet least understood natural phenomena. Every fall birds
from northern latitudes fly in groups to the warmer southern latitudes and then return north in the spring.
Scientists agree on the main reasons for migration: to follow the food supply and to avoid harsh climate
conditions. For example, insects disappear during the cold months, prompting insect-dependent birds to fly
south to warm areas where insects breed. No similar consensus has emerged, however, about how birds are able
to navigate. Despite many recent experiments, bird experts still do not know how birds arrive at the same
destinations every year and then find their way back home in the spring.
Some have suggested that birds find their way by following landmarks, such as rivers and mountain
ranges. Experiments have confirmed that some species do follow such topographic features. But that method
cannot explain how some birds travel at night. Other studies show that some nocturnal birds navigate by the
stars. But that explanation cannot explain daytime migration or travel when the skies are cloudy.
The most popular explanation currently is that birds are guided by Earth’s magnetic poles. The
mechanism by which that works has not yet been proved. One theory points to the fact that some birds’ contain
magnetite, a naturally occurring magnetic compound consisting of iron oxide. Magnetite has been found in
many animals, including birds. With magnets embedded in their brains, birds would be able to sense the
magnetic fields of the North and South Poles.
A recent experiment with homing pigeons provided some evidence that magnetite does play a crucial
role in migration. Homing pigeons are known to have the ability to return to their homes after being taken
hundreds of miles away. Researchers found that they could train homing pigeons to recognize changes in a
magnetic field. When a surrounding magnetic field was normal, the birds would gather at one end of a cage. But
when the field’s polarity was altered, they hopped to the other end, suggesting that they were directing and
responding to changes in the magnetic field.
Another theory has been offered to explain this sensitivity to magnetic poles, a theory that draws upon
quantum mechanics, which is the study of how particles move inside an atom. It relies on the fact that electrons
come in pairs that orbits the nucleus of an atom. The two electrons spin in opposite directions, creating two
magnets that neutralize each other. But when molecules split and react with other molecules to form
compounds, the electrons pairs may no longer spin in opposite directions. Instead, they may repel each other, as
when two north ends of magnets are pressed together. The electrons struggle to change direction in order to
achieve a stable state in which the two electrons again neutralize each other, giving off no magnetic field.
Question 35: The word “phenomena” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. events B. trends C. discoveries D. theories
Question 36: According to paragraph 1, insects influence bird migration in which of the following ways?
A. insects generate a magnetic field that birds can detect
B. Insects provide a food supply that exists only in warm climates
C. Birds follow the paths taken by flying insects
D. birds know when to migrate by a sudden increase in insect population
Question 37: The word “some” in the passage refers to _____________.
A. insects B. recent experiments C. bird experts D. birds
Question 38: According to paragraph 3, birds can detect the magnetic fields of the North and South poles
because _____________.
A. they sense the motion of electron pairs
B. they can locate the poles by following landmarks
C. they ingest metal particles that are attracted by the poles
D. they have magnetite in their brains
Question 39: The word “embedded” in the passage is closest in meaning to _____________.
A. implanted B. attached C. attracted D. activated
Question 40: The author discusses “homing pigeons” in paragraph 4 in order to _____________.
A. provide an example of how humans can train birds
B. describe an experiment showing the importance of magnetite
C. show that homing pigeons return home by following landmarks
D. report homing pigeons’ behavior inside a cage
Question 41: According to the passage, all of the following are theories about how birds navigate EXCEPT
_____________.
A. They follow landmarks like rivers and mountains
B. They are guided by their position relative to the stars
C. They feel vibrations in nerve endings in their brains
D. They respond to changes in light
Question 42: According to paragraph 4, the pigeons moved to the opposite end of a cage because __________.
A. The magnetic field was normal
B. The magnetic field was stronger at one end
C. The magnetic field changed its polarity
D. The magnetic field was removed
Question 43: The word “altered” in the passage is closest in meaning to _____________.
A. reversed B. cancelled C. strengthened D. detected
Question 44: Which of the following can be inferred about an electron pair in two north ends of magnets?
A. The two electrons spin in opposite directions
B. One electron will move to the south end
C. One electron will be captured by the nucleus
D. The two electrons spin in the same direction
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 45: The number of people killed in last week's attacks in Paris have risen to 130
A B C D
Question 46: Drug addiction has resulted of many destroyed careers and expulsions from school or college.
A B C D
Question 47: Prediction of earthquakes remains inexactly, but general predictions can be made after
A B C
monitoring magnetic changes.
D
Question 48: Families who are enough fortunate to own a historic home may be able to get restoration funds
A B C D
from the government.
Question 49: Believed that Jack had got home safely, we felt relieved.
A B C D
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 50: Vietnamese authorities on Thursday said tests found a considerable amount of beef sold in Hanoi
was actually pork and buffalo meat.
A. significant B. indispensable C. insubstantial D. excessive
Question 51 : Proximity to the court house makes an office building more valuable.
A. Interest in B. Similarity to C. Nearness to D. Usefulness for
Question 52: Since the research studies have shown a relationship between cancer and cigarette smoking, many
people have cut down
A. ceased smoking B. become frightened
C. decreased the number of cigarettes D. gotten sick
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 53: It is very conceited of you to assume that your work is always the best
A. modest B. big-headed C. proud D. reserved
Question 54: Thousands are going starving because of the failure of this year's harvest.
A. hungry B. poor C. rich D. full
Charles Lindbergh was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1902 but was raised on a farm in Minnesota, where
his father was elected to the U.S. Congress in 1907. From then on, he spent his boyhood alternately in
Washington, D.C, and Little Falls, Minnesota. Because Lindbergh exhibited exceptional mechanical talent, in
1921 he was admitted to the university of Wisconsin to study engineering. However the young man was seeking
more challenging endeavors, and two years later he became a stunt pilot who performed feats at county fairs
and public assemblies. This unusual and dangerous undertaking paid off handsomely in the sense that it
allowed him to gain a diverse and well- rounded experience in aeronautics. He particularly delighted in what he
called "wing-walking" and parachute jumping.
After a year of training as a military cadet, Lindbergh completed his program at the Brooks and Kelly
airfields at the top of his class and earned the rank of captain. Roberton Aircraft Corporation of St. Louis,
Missouri, offered him employment as a mail pilot to run the routes between St. Louis and Chicago, and
Lindbergh retained his position with the company until 1927. During this period, he set out to win the Raymond
B. Orteig prize of $ 25,000 to be awarded to the first pilot to fly nonstop from New York to Paris. This ambition
would irreversibly change his life and accord him a prominent place in the history of aviation.
Embarking on the greatest adventure of his time, Lindbergh left Roosevelt Field at 7:52 A.M on May,
20, 1927, and landed at Bourget Field at 5:24 P.M the next day. Fearing that he would be unknown when he
arrived, Lindbergh carried letters of introduction to dignitaries in Paris, but when his plane came to a stop, he
was overwhelmed by tremendous welcoming crowds. He was decorated in France, Great Britain, and Belgium,
and President Coolidge sent a specially designated cruiser, the Memphis, to bring him back. His
accomplishments in aeronautics brought him more medals and awards than had ever been received by any other
person in private life.
Question 55: Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. A Benchmark Adventure in Aeronautics B. The early life of Charles Lindbergh
C. Groundbreaking Events in Aviation D. Charles Lindbergh' s Explorations
Question 56: According to the passage, Linbergh did not complete his degree because he.
A. opted for the life of an exhibition pilot. B. pursued training in the military.
C was seeking for a sedentary life- style D. set out to win recognition.
Question 57: The word “ assemblies” is closet in meaning to _____________.
A. hearings B. houses
C. gatherings D. shows
Question 58: The word “handsomely” is closest in meaning to _____________.
A. honorably B. handily C. well D. in time
Question 59: The word “undertaking” refers to _____________.
A. studying at the university. B. exhibiting mechanical talent.
C. seeking challenging endeavors. D. performing feats.
Question 60: It can be inferred from the passage that as a military cadet, Lindbergh _____________.
A. was in top form. B. earned a good salary.
C. was the best among the students. D. trained with the best students.
Question 61: The author of the passage implies that Lindbergh's job with Robertson Aircraft Corporation
_____________.
A. required regular intercity flights.
B. was not intended as long- term employment.
C. required him to perform dangerous flights.
D. necessitated his running long distances.
Question 62: According to the passage, how old was Lindbergh when he carried out his challenging flight?
A. twenty-one B. twenty-three
C. twenty-four D. twenty-five
Question 63: It can be inferred from the passage that in the early 1920s it was NOT common for young people
to _____________.
A. study engineering B. train as officers
C. go on exhibition tours D. be elected to an office
Question 64: A paragraph following the passage would most probably discuss _____________.
A. the development of commercial and military aviation
B. the reaction of the government to Lindbergh's flight
C. the effect of instant celebrity on Lindbergh
D. Lindbergh 's aircraft and engine modifications
II. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (2 điểm)
A. Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that mean almost the same as those printed before them.
(0,5 điểm)
Question 1. It wasn’t necessary for him to give the money back soon
He needn’t …………………………………………………………………………….
Question 2. “No, I won’t go to the party with you” Lena said to me
Lena refused……………………………………………………………………………
Question 3.Many people believe that eating too fast causes indigestion
Eating too fast is…………………………………………………………………………
Question 4. If you hadn’t told me about Sue’s hair, I wouldn’t have noticed her.
Unless……….……………………………………………………………………………
Question 5. It is such an interesting book that I can’t put it down.
It is so……………………………………………………………………………………..
B. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the benefits of playing sports. (1,5 điểm)
The following prompts might be helpful to you.
- Offering many health benefits
- Improving teamwork and leadership skills
- Developing a sense of discipline
- THE END -
KEY
I. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 64 (8,0 điểm)
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
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 11: A. appalled B. dedicated C. designed D. injured
Question 12: A. competitor B. medal C. level D. development
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following question.
Question 13: A. economics B. occupation C. sentimental D. traditional
Question 14: A. discussion B. character C. expensive D. assistant
Question 15: A. secure B. vacant C. oblige D. equip
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 16: Vietnam’s renowned rocker Tran Lap, …………….. died of cancer on 17 March 2016 , will be
honored with a posthumous medal for his contribution to the country’s music industry
A. that B. who C. whom D. whose
Question 17: If you…………….. away, I’ll send for the police at once.
A. don’t go B. not go C. didn’t go D. hadn’t

Question 18: ………… her doctor warned her, Carol has continued to smoke nearly three packs of cigarettes a
day.
A.despite B. despite of C. in spite D. even though
Question 19: She passed me on the street without speaking. She ……………..me
A. Mustn’t see B. can’t see
C. mustn’t have seen D. can’t have seen
Question 20: The city Parks Department is putting in several miles of new trails because so many people have
said that they enjoy……………on them
A. walking B. being walked C. to walk D. to be walked
Question 21: My new glasses cost me ………..………..the last pair that I bought last month.
A. more than three times B. more three times than
C. three times as much as D. as much three times as
Question 22: This young tree could not have been damaged by accident. I believe it was done .............
A. in fact B. on purpose C. by appointment D. by plan
Question 23: The stage designed was out of this …………..but unfortunately the acting was not so impressive.
A. moon B. planet C. world D. earth
Question 24: . “Good, thanks. Listen, I am having a birthday party next Friday. Do you want to come?”
“………….”
A. Sure, I'd love to! B. Yes, why not.
C. Yes, thank you. What time? D. That’s alright!
Question 25: While Charlie Puth ……….the rose bush in the back yard, the phone rang.
A. had been watering B. watering C. watered D. was watering
Question 26: ………………….to the Senate than he began to face some of the realities of being a U.S. senator:
the heavy work load; maintaining two households, being away from his family.
A. No sooner had Obama been elected B. No sooner Obama had been elected
C. No sooner had Obama elected D. No sooner Obama had elected
Question 27: Jane has bought ………. sleeping bag
A. an ugly small old black plastic B. an ugly old small plastic
C. a small ugly black old plastic D. a black ugly plastic
Question 28: We are in an unbalanced situation when women ………………over 75% of our staff.
B. contract B. cover C. consist D. comprise
Question 29: In “Descendants of the Sun” , soldier Yoo Shi Jin (Song Joong-Ki) falls in love with surgeon
Kang Mo Yeon (Song Hye-Kyo) in Uruk, which is an ……………..country at war.
E. Imaginative B. imagining C. imaginary D. imaginable
Question 30: “Thank you for taking the time to come here in person.” “……………………..”
A. I’d love to come. What time? B. It’s my pleasure
C. Do you have time for some gossip? D. I don’t know what time that person comes
Question 31: Beware of the people who appear to be enthusiastic ……… your success
A. of B. with C. about D. on
Question 32: Many elderly people have to live on the money they ……… when they were working
A. laid up B. put back C. set up D. put aside
Question 33: It was with a …………….. heart that she said goodbye to all her classmates.
A. solemn B. heavy C. dismal D. grim
Question 34: There are other hobbies that I indulge……… for a while.
A. in B. on C. at D. of
Bird migration is one of the most interesting yet least understood natural phenomena. Every fall birds
from northern latitudes fly in groups to the warmer southern latitudes and then return north in the spring.
Scientists agree on the main reasons for migration: to follow the food supply and to avoid harsh climate
conditions. For example, insects disappear during the cold months, prompting insect-dependent birds to fly
south to warm areas where insects breed. No similar consensus has emerged, however, about how birds are able
to navigate. Despite many recent experiments, bird experts still do not know how birds arrive at the same
destinations every year and then find their way back home in the spring.
Some have suggested that birds find their way by following landmarks, such as rivers and mountain
ranges. Experiments have confirmed that some species do follow such topographic features. But that method
cannot explain how some birds travel at night. Other studies show that some nocturnal birds navigate by the
stars. But that explanation cannot explain daytime migration or travel when the skies are cloudy.
The most popular explanation currently is that birds are guided by Earth’s magnetic poles. The
mechanism by which that works has not yet been proved. One theory points to the fact that some birds’ contain
magnetite, a naturally occurring magnetic compound consisting of iron oxide. Magnetite has been found in
many animals, including birds. With magnets embedded in their brains, birds would be able to sense the
magnetic fields of the North and South Poles.
A recent experiment with homing pigeons provided some evidence that magnetite does play a crucial
role in migration. Homing pigeons are known to have the ability to return to their homes after being taken
hundreds of miles away. Researchers found that they could train homing pigeons to recognize changes in a
magnetic field. When a surrounding magnetic field was normal, the birds would gather at one end of a cage. But
when the field’s polarity was altered, they hopped to the other end, suggesting that they were directing and
responding to changes in the magnetic field.
Another theory has been offered to explain this sensitivity to magnetic poles, a theory that draws upon
quantum mechanics, which is the study of how particles move inside an atom. It relies on the fact that electrons
come in pairs that orbits the nucleus of an atom. The two electrons spin in opposite directions, creating two
magnets that neutralize each other. But when molecules split and react with other molecules to form
compounds, the electrons pairs may no longer spin in opposite directions. Instead, they may repel each other, as
when two north ends of magnets are pressed together. The electrons struggle to change direction in order to
achieve a stable state in which the two electrons again neutralize each other, giving off no magnetic field.
Question 35: The word “phenomena” in the passage is closest in meaning to _____________.
A. events B. trends C. discoveries D. theories
Question 36: According to paragraph 1, insects influence bird migration in which of the following ways?
A. insects generate a magnetic field that birds can detect
B. Insects provide a food supply that exists only in warm climates
C. Birds follow the paths taken by flying insects
D. birds know when to migrate by a sudden increase in insect population
Question 37: The word “some” in the passage refers to _____________.
A. insects B. recent experiments C. bird experts D. birds
Question 38: According to paragraph 3, birds can detect the magnetic fields of the North and South poles
because _____________.
A. they sense the motion of electron pairs
B. they can locate the poles by following landmarks
C. they ingest metal particles that are attracted by the poles
D. they have magnetite in their brains
Question 39: The word “embedded” in the passage is closest in meaning to _____________.
A. implanted B. attached C. attracted D. activated
Question 40: The author discusses “homing pigeons” in paragraph 4 in order to _____________.
A. provide an example of how humans can train birds
B. describe an experiment showing the importance of magnetite
C. show that homing pigeons return home by following landmarks
D. report homing pigeons’ behavior inside a cage
Question 41: According to the passage, all of the following are theories about how birds navigate EXCEPT
_____________.
A. They follow landmarks like rivers and mountains
B. They are guided by their position relative to the stars
C. They feel vibrations in nerve endings in their brains
D. They respond to changes in light
Question 42: According to paragraph 4, the pigeons moved to the opposite end of a cage because _________.
A. The magnetic field was normal
B. The magnetic field was stronger at one end
C. The magnetic field changed its polarity
D. The magnetic field was removed
Question 43: The word “altered” in the passage is closest in meaning to _____________.
A. reversed B. cancelled C. strengthened D. detected
Question 44: Which of the following can be inferred about an electron pair in two north ends of magnets?
A. The two electrons spin in opposite directions
B. One electron will move to the south end
C. One electron will be captured by the nucleus
D. The two electrons spin in the same direction
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 45: The number of people killed in last week's attacks in Paris have risen to 130
A B C D
Question 46: Drug addiction has resulted of many destroyed careers and expulsions from school or college.
A B C D
Question 47: Prediction of earthquakes remains inexactly, but general predictions can be made after
A B C
monitoring magnetic changes.
D
Question 48: Families who are enough fortunate to own a historic home may be able to get restoration funds
A B C D
from the government.
Question 49: Believed that Jack had got home safely, we felt relieved.
A B C D
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 50: Vietnamese authorities on Thursday said tests found a considerable amount of beef sold in Hanoi
was actually pork and buffalo meat.
A. significant B. indispensable C. insubstantial D. excessive
Question 51 : Proximity to the court house makes an office building more valuable.
A. Interest in B. Similarity to C. Nearness to D. Usefulness for
Question 52: Since the research studies have shown a relationship between cancer and cigarette smoking, many
people have cut down
A. ceased smoking B. become frightened
C. decreased the number of cigarettes D. gotten sick
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 53: It is very conceited of you to assume that your work is always the best
A. modest B. big-headed C. proud D. reserved
Question 54: Thousands are going starving because of the failure of this year's harvest.
A. hungry B. poor C. rich D. full
Charles Lindbergh was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1902 but was raised on a farm in Minnesota, where
his father was elected to the U.S. Congress in 1907. From then on, he spent his boyhood alternately in
Washington, D.C, and Little Falls, Minnesota. Because Lindbergh exhibited exceptional mechanical talent, in
1921 he was admitted to the university of Wisconsin to study engineering. However the young man was seeking
more challenging endeavors, and two years later he became a stunt pilot who performed feats at county fairs
and public assemblies. This unusual and dangerous undertaking paid off handsomely in the sense that it
allowed him to gain a diverse and well- rounded experience in aeronautics. He particularly delighted in what he
called "wing-walking" and parachute jumping.
After a year of training as a military cadet, Lindbergh completed his program at the Brooks and Kelly
airfields at the top of his class and earned the rank of captain. Roberton Aircraft Corporation of St. Louis,
Missouri, offered him employment as a mail pilot to run the routes between St. Louis and Chicago, and
Lindbergh retained his position with the company until 1927. During this period, he set out to win the Raymond
B. Orteig prize of $ 25,000 to be awarded to the first pilot to fly nonstop from New York to Paris. This ambition
would irreversibly change his life and accord him a prominent place in the history of aviation.
Embarking on the greatest adventure of his time, Lindbergh left Roosevelt Field at 7:52 A.M on May,
20, 1927, and landed at Bourget Field at 5:24 P.M the next day. Fearing that he would be unknown when he
arrived, Lindbergh carried letters of introduction to dignitaries in Paris, but when his plane came to a stop, he
was overwhelmed by tremendous welcoming crowds. He was decorated in France, Great Britain, and Belgium,
and President Coolidge sent a specially designated cruiser, the Memphis, to bring him back. His
accomplishments in aeronautics brought him more medals and awards than had ever been received by any other
person in private life.
Question 55: Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. A Benchmark Adventure in Aeronautics B. The early life of Charles Lindbergh
C. Groundbreaking Events in Aviation D. Charles Lindbergh' s Explorations
Question 56: According to the passage, Linbergh did not complete his degree because he _____________.
A. opted for the life of an exhibition pilot. B. pursued training in the military.
C was seeking for a sedentary life- style D. set out to win recognition.
Question 57: The word “ assemblies” is closet in meaning to _____________.
A. hearings B. houses
C. gatherings D. shows
Question 58: The word “handsomely” is closest in meaning to _____________.
A. honorably B. handily C. well D. in time
Question 59: The word “undertaking” refers to _____________.

A. studying at the university. B. exhibiting mechanical talent.
C. seeking challenging endeavors. D. performing feats.
Question 60: It can be inferred from the passage that as a military cadet, Lindbergh _____________.
A. was in top form. B. earned a good salary.
C. was the best among the students. D. trained with the best students.
Question 61: The author of the passage implies that Lindbergh's job with Robertson Aircraft Corporation
_____________.
A. required regular intercity flights.
B. was not intended as long- term employment.
C. required him to perform dangerous flights.
D. necessitated his running long distances.
Question 62: According to the passage, how old was Lindbergh when he carried out his challenging flight?
A. twenty-one B. twenty-three
C. twenty-four D. twenty-five
Question 63: It can be inferred from the passage that in the early 1920s it was NOT common for young people
to _____________.
A. study engineering B. train as officers
C. go on exhibition tours D. be elected to an office
Question 64: A paragraph following the passage would most probably discuss _____________.
A. the development of commercial and military aviation
B. the reaction of the government to Lindbergh's flight
C. the effect of instant celebrity on Lindbergh
D. Lindbergh 's aircraft and engine modifications
II. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (2 điểm)
A. Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that mean almost the same as those printed before them.
(0,5 điểm)
Question 1. He needn’t give the money back soon.
Question 2. Lena refused to go to the party with me.
Question 3. Eating too fast is believed to cause indigestion.
Question 4. Unless you had told me about Sue’s hair, I wouldn’t have noticed her.
Question 5. It is so interesting a book that I can’t put it down.
B. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the benefits of playing sports. (1,5 điểm)
Sports are very popular with everybody nowadays and playing sports is a good way to relax and improve your
health. Firstly, playing sports can give you a healthy life and a fit body. You will be more active and healthier
by playing sports. To illustrate, you can have a lower chance of getting a serious illness such as a heart attack or
high blood pressure. In other words, it increases your resistance to illness. In leisure time, you can play sports
with your friends or your relatives, this not only helps you but also motivates everyone around you to take part
in sports and have good health. Furthermore, there are some sports which you can play easily such as table
tennis, tennis or football and after that, you feel completely relaxed or even free from your stress. Moreover,
you also try to play some other sports, especially some outside activities such as football, basketball or
volleyball to decrease the time that you may spend sitting in front of computers or watching television. These
sports can help you have endurance, quickness and even teach you how to improve team spirit and work in
groups. These sports also teach you how to communicate with your teammates, and show you how active and
creative they are. In short, you should play sports whenever you can for the sake of yourself and people around
you. If you have good health, you will have everything.

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