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ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài 90 phút không kể thời gian giao đề
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A. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (Học sinh tô vào phiếu trả lời trắc nghiệm)
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.

Question 01. A. honest B. horror C. humor D. human

Question 02. A. caused B. booked C. matched D. pushed

II. Read the following passage taken from Air Travel Guide - Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary,
th
5 Edition, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions from 03 to 10.

According to airline industry statistics, almost 90 percent of airline accidents are survivable or
partially survivable. But passengers can increase their chances of survival by learning and following certain
tips. Experts say that you should read and listen to safety instructions before takeoff and ask questions if you
have uncertainties. You should fasten your seat belt low on your hips and as tightly as possible. Of course,
you should also know how the release mechanism of your belt operates. During takeoff and landings you are
advised to keep your feet flat on the floor. Before takeoff you should locate the nearest exit and an alternative
exit and count the rows of seat between you and the exits so that you can find them in the dark if necessary. In
the even that you are forewarned of the possible accident, you should put your hands on your ankles and keep
your head down until the plane come to complete stop.
If smoke is present in the cabin, you should keep your head low and cover your face with napkins,
towels, or clothing. If possible, wet these for added protection against smoke inhalation. To evacuate as
quickly as possible, follow crew command and do not take personal belongings with you. Do not jump on
escape slides before they are fully inflated and when you jump, do so with your arms and legs extended in
front of you. When you get to the ground, you should move away from the plane as quickly as possible, and
never smoke near the wreckage.

Question 03. Airline passenger are to do all of the following EXCEPT______.

A. carry personal belongings in an emergency B. fasten their seat belt before takeoff
C. ask questions about safety D. locate the nearest exist

Question 04. The word “evacuate” in line 11 is closes in meaning to______.

A. maintain B. return C. vacate D. escape

Question 05. What is the main topic of the passage?

A. Safety instructions in air travel. B. Airline industry accident statistics.
C. Procedures for evacuating aircraft. D. Guidelines for increasing aircraft passengers survival.

Question 06. What does the paragraph following the passage most probably discuss?
A. How to proceed once you are away from the aircraft. B. How to recover your luggage.
C. Where to go to continue your trip. D. When to return to the aircraft.
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Question 07. According to the passage, which exits should an airline passenger locate before take-off?
A. The ones that can be found in the dark. B. The ones with counted rows of seats between them.
C. The nearest one. D. The two closest to the passenger’s seat.
Question 08. According to the passage, airline travelers should keep their feet flat on the floor______.
A. during takeoff and landings B. throughout the flight
C. especially during landings D. only if an accident is possible

Question 09. The word “inflated” in line 13 is closest in meaning to______.

A. lifted B. increased C. assembled D. expanded

Question 10. Travelers are urged by experts to read and listen to safety instructions______.
A. before take-off B. if smoke is in the cabin
C. in an emergency D. before locating the exits
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Question 11. Why are you being so arrogant?

A. snooty B. cunning C. humble D. naive

Question 12. I’d like to pay some money into my bank account.
A. withdraw some money from B. give some money out
C. put some money into D. leave some money aside

Question 13. His policies were beneficial to the economy as a whole.

A. detrimental B. innocent C. crude D. harmless

Question 14. His extravagant ideas were never brought to fruition.

A. practical B. exaggerated C. impressive D. unacceptable

Question 15. This shouldn’t be too taxing for you.

A. easy B. relaxing C. demanding D. Comfortable
IV. Read the following passage taken from Microsoft Encarta 2009, 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 23.
On December 10, 2006, I was going through some hard time. The landlady did not want to release the
house any more so I had to (16)______ and only had one month to find a place. Because Christmas was
coming and it was difficult for me to (17)______ a suitable accommodation. I had only some money
(18)______. I could not buy a Christmas tree and some presents for my three boys, (19)______ I had to use
the money to find a place to live. Tome, it broke my heart as I could not prepare the Christmas for my three
boys. I have been their only parent since my husband (20)______ away two years ago. I was so sad and
everything was getting on my nerves. Although I managed to solve the problem myself I could not help telling
my sons about the things. When I suddenly woke up at midnight, I found my eldest son was sitting
(21)______ me. He kissed me and said, "Don't worry, Mum. We love you very much and always stand by you
whatever happens." At the moment I started weeping, grabbed him and kissed him. His words and love made
me (22)______ all about what I was stressing about.
In fact ever since that moment, I have realized that I can overcome any problems thanks to my sons' love.
The most important thing of my life is that my boys are safe and healthy, and they bring me joy all the time.
The memory (23)______ me that nothing really matters, when I have the love of my children.

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Question 16. A. change B. convert C. move D. transfer

Question 17. A. see B. watch C. find D. notice

Question 18. A. to leave B. leaving C. leave D. left

Question 19. A. if B. as though C. because D. although

Question 20. A. was passing B. passes C. has passed D. passed

Question 21. A. by B. up C. over D. next

Question 22. A. forget B. to forget C. forgot D. forgetting

Question 23. A. remembers B. reminds C. minds D. Misses

V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to complete each of the
following incomplete sentences.

Question 24. Military is______ in this country. Every man who reaches the age of 18 has to serve in the
army for two years.
A. compulsory B. illegal C. optional D. unnecessary

Question 25. “When do you have to hand in the that report?” “The______ is Thursday 12th April”
A. byline B. lifeline C. deadline D. headline

Question 26. Jack found it hard to______ the loss of his little dog.
A. get over B. turn over C. put off D. get along

Question 27. You should ______ more attention to what your teacher explains.
A. pay B. get C. set D. make

Question 28. Without the traffic jam on the high way this morning, I ______ late for the meeting.
A. hadn't been B. would have been C. wouldn't have been D. would be

Question 29. Remember to appreciate what your friends do for you. You shouldn’t take them______.
A. out of habit B. as usual C. as a rule D. for granted

Question 30. Nobody seemed to be interested in the news. It was greeted with a lack of ______.
A. enthusiastically B. enthusiasm C. enthusiastic D. enthusiast

Question 31. ______ candidates are likely to succeed in job interviews.

A. Self-doubt B. Self-confident C. Nervous D. Self-conscious

Question 32. Isn’t there anyone______ of using this digital camera?

A. skilled B. capable C. affordable D. possible

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Question 33. In his latest speech, the Secretary General______ the importance of wildlife conservation.
A. stressed B. extorted C. excused D. remained

Question 34. I don't like______ jobs. In fact, I never want to work under high pressure.
A. stressing B. stress C. Stressful D. stressed

Question 35. The plane would have landed easily ______ the thick fog.
A. but for B. because of C. due to D. unless

Question 36. The Avicenna Partnership is a______ company with a long and successful sales history.
A. respecting B. respectful C. respectable D. respective

Question 37. Our teacher often said, "Who knows the answer? ______ your hand."
A. Heighten B. Rise C. Lift D. Raise

Question 38. ______ anyone call, would you please ask them to call back later?
A. If B. When C. Should D. Unless

Question 39. It was just a friendly get-together. Everyone was wearing______ clothes. No one needed to be
well-dressed.
A. casual B. unfriendly C. unimportant D. formal

Question 40. Mary: “Can I have some more meat?” John: “____________.”
A. No, it’s my round B. Help yourself C. Enjoy your meal D. It’s delicious

Question 41. I wish I ______ Bob the money; he spent it all gambling.
A. hadn't lent B. weren't lending C. didn't lend D. wouldn't lend

Question 42. Tom: “Can I bring a friend to your party?” Kyle: “____________.”
A. The more the merrier B. Straight away
C. That’s right D. Beggars can’t be choosers

Question 43. Had you told me that this was going to happen, I ______ it.
A. would never have believed B. can't believe
C. hadn't believed D. don't believe

Question 44. This letter______ be from Harry. He doesn’t know my new address.
A. might B. shouldn’t C. can’t D. mustn’t

Question 45. Body language is a potent form of ______ communication.

A. verbal B. non-verbal C. tongue D. oral

Question 46. It is important that every student______ attentive in class.

A. was B. be C. were D. is

Question 47. Amie was so______ in her work that she didn’t notice when I came in.
A. busy B. wrapped up C. absent - minded D. concentrating

Question 48. With black hair and eyes, she is______ of the people from her country.
A. identical B. the same C. typical D. similar
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Question 49. ______ you known he was a liar, would you have agreed to support him?
A. Had B. If C. Did D. Since

VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.

Question 50. When babies are around fifteen months old, they can pick up objects and put themselves into
small containers.
A. around B. they C. pick up D. themselves

Question 51. Often a headache is caused by the contraction of one of the muscle group that cover the skull,
thus causing spasm and pain.
A. spasm B. Often C. group D. is caused

Question 52. If motorists do not observe the traffic regulations, they will be stopped, ticketed and have to
pay a fine.
A. not observe B. the C. have to pay a fine D. they

Question 53. How the earth is in the shadow of the moon, we see an eclipse of the sun.
A. in the shadow B. the moon C. How D. an eclipse

Question 54. Long before boats became important in recreation, they were valuable to people for many
essential tasks, included transportation and fishing.
A. and B. included C. Long before D. valuable to

VII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Question 55. I just want to stay at home and watch TV and take it easy.
A. sit down B. sleep C. eat D. relax

Question 56. You must answer the police’s questions truthfully; otherwise, you will get into trouble.
A. in a harmful way B. as trustingly as you can
C. exactly as things really happen D. with a negative attitude

Question 57. My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy.

A. easily annoyed or irritated B. feeling embarrassed
C. talking too much D. very happy and satisfied

Question 58. The crew divided the life preservers among the twenty terrified passengers as the ship began to
sink.
A. excited B. frightened C. surprised D. exhausted

Question 59. In the end her neighbour decided to speak his mind.
A. have a chat B. say exactly what he thought
C. are given the right to D. say a few words

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VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is SIMILAR in
meaning to the one given italicized one.

Question 60. He cannot practice scuba diving because he has a weak heart.
A. The reason why he cannot practice scuba diving is that he has a weak heart.
B. The fact that he has a weak heart cannot stop him practicing scuba diving.
C. Scuba diving makes him suffer from having a weak heart.
D. He has a weak heart but he continues to practice scuba diving.

Question 61. The test we did last time was more difficult than this one.
A. This time we have to do the most difficult test of all.
B. We did an easy test last time and a difficult one this time.
C. This test is not as difficult as the one we did last time.
D. The test we have done this time is not difficult at all.

Question 62. People believe that neither side wanted war.

A. Neither side is responsible for the outbreak of war.
B. War is believed to be wanted by either side.
C. Neither side is believed to have wanted war.
D. It is believed that war broke out from both sides.

Question 63. She asked John to repeat what he had said.

A. “Please repeat what you said, John,” she said.
B. “You have to repeat what you say, John,” she said.
C. “Will you please repeat what John said?” she asked.
D. “Please repeat what you said to John,” she said.

Question 64. “No, it’s not true. I didn’t steal the money!” Jean said.
A. Jean denied having stolen the money. B. Jean admitted stealing the money.
C. Jean refused to steal the money. D. Jean did not intend to steal the money.

IX. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress pattern is different
from that of the rest in each of the following questions.

Question 65. A. hospital B. mischievous C. special D. supportive

Question 66. A. whenever B. solution C. family D. obedient

Question 67. A. biologist B. security C. responsible D. generally

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X. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to complete each of the
following incomplete sentences.

Question 68. ______ for breakfast is bread and eggs.

A. The food what I like B. Which better I like
C. What I like most D. That I only like

Question 69. Only after food has been dried or canned______.

A. it can be stored for later consumption B. that it is stored for later consumption
C. should it be stored for later consumption D. was it stored for later consumption

Question 70. According to the conditions of my scholarship, after graduation, ______.

A. an employer will give me a full-time job B. I would be offered by the university
C. I will be employed full-time by the university D. the university will employ me full-time

Question 71. Before he was 20, he developed______ for the personal computer.
A. the world's first computer language B. the first world's computer language
C. the computer language for the first world D. the world first computer's language

Question 72. He has been to the school library many times______.

A. after the semester starts B. while the semester is starting
C. if the semester has started D. since the semester started

B. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (Học sinh viết vào mặt sau của phiếu trả lời trắc nghiệm)
Question: Deciding a future job is so difficult to the young because we can’t predict what the needs of
labour force will actually be.

Write a paragraph within 120 words to talk about the difficulties of the young to choose their future job
in Vietnam.

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