ĐỀ ÔN THPT - 7

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in the following questions.
1. A. ancient B. vertical C. compose D. eradicate
2. A. fauna B. faucet C. draught D. daunting

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in the following questions.
3. A. canoeing B. integrate C. enterprise D. certify
4. A. society B. elaborate C. incredible D. dedicated

Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.

5. Given the present economic situation, it ________ be best to wait before making further wage demands.
A. needed B. ought C. might D. should
6. ________ off Hawaiian coastline are living, others are dead.
A. While some types of coral reefs B. Because some types of coral reefs
C. There are many types of coral reefs D. Of the coral reefs
7. Small pox and diphtheria disappeared in Britain many years ago, ________ cancer, AIDS and heart disease are
now predominant.
A. because B. even though C. in case D. whereas
8. All flights ________ because of the snowstorm, we decided to take the train.
A. were canceled B. had been canceled C. having canceled D. having been canceled
9. If Paul had received six more votes in the last election, he ________ our chairman now.
A. must have been B. would be C. were D. would have been
10. Stressful environments lead to unhealthy behaviors such as poor eating habits, which ________ increase the
risk of heart disease.
A. in turn B. in return C. by chance D. by turns
11. Although we had told them not to keep us waiting, they made no ________ to speed up deliveries.
A. trial B. attempt C. action D. progress
12. His ambition is without limits. He has a(n) ________ ambition.
A. limited B. unlimiting C. limitable D. illimitable
13. Machines used to ________ tree crops, such as cherries and almonds, can be classified either as shakers or as
pickup machines.
A. collect B. gain C. plough D. harvest
14. We're going to freeze out here if you don't let us ________ the bus.
A. get on B. take off C. go into D. come up
15. The new teacher was ________ to the needs of all the children in her care.
A. attentive B. observant C. earnest D. careful
16. I ________ these old photos when I was tidying the closet.
A. bumped into B. looked after C. came across D. went into

Choose the correct response to each of the following exchanges.

17. - Mr. Brown: "It's very nice of you to meet me here." - Tom: " ________ "
A. That's right, sir. B. Yes, certainly, sir. C. You're right, sir. D. It's my pleasure, sir.
18. - Lan: "Would you mind helping me with these heavy boxes?" - Trung:" ________”
A. Yes, I would. B. Not at all. C. What a pity! D. My Gosh!

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. People of diverse backgrounds now go to different places for pleasure, business or education.
A. distinctive B. different C. isolated D. distant
20. It is helpful for salesmen to develop a good rapport with their customers in order to gain their trust.
A. sympathy B. business C. conversation D. relationship

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. Some people think their abilities have limitations but with encouragement they can perform much better than
expected.
A. possibilities B. certainties C. boundaries D. advantages
22. The primary challenge for cancer surgeons is to completely excise the tumor (u) without harming healthy tissue.
A. treat B. remove C. keep D. change

Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
23. Almost poetry is more enjoyable when it is read aloud.
24. Alike other forms of energy, natural gas may be used to heat homes, cook food, and even run automobiles.
25. The government recommends that all expectant women will not:(should not only) only refrain from smoking
but also avoid places where other people smoke.

Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Many animals in the wild are suspicious and fearful of human beings. Many animals would take flight instantly
(26) ________ a human approaches. Man, however, soon discovered that some animals can be tamed or
domesticated.
Unlike animals in the wild, these animals would (27) ________ man to come close to them. They would even
allow their owners to stroke or pet them. In the early times, man would domesticate animals by setting traps to
catch their young. A young animal is (28) ________ easily domesticated than an adult one. From young, the animal
learns to trust and obey its owner.
Many different kinds of animals have been domesticated. Some common examples are animals like horses,
elephants, chickens and pigs. The dog, which is also (29) ________ as "man's best friend", is one of the first animals
to have been domesticated. One of the most unusual animals to have been domesticated is the pig. In England long
ago, the pig was a wild animal. It was a ferocious and aggressive (30) ________ which was not easily captured. Yet
nowadays, the domesticated pig is no longer the lean and tough creature it used to be!
(Source: englishdaily625.com)
26. A. where B. when C. whether D. while
27. A. permit B. tolerate C. allow D. let
28. A. far more B. so much C. lots more D. quite so
29. A. considered B. identified C. recognized D. known
30. A. beast B. being C. individual D. creature

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Ambient divers are, unlike divers who go underwater in submersible vehicles or pressure resistant suits,
exposed to the pressure and temperature of the surrounding (ambient) water. Of all types of diving, the oldest and
simplest is free diving. Free divers may use no equipment at all, but most use a face mask, foot fins, and a snorkel.
Under the surface, free divers must hold their breath. Most free divers can only descend 30 to 40 feet, but some
skilled divers can go as deep as 100 feet.
Scuba diving provides greater range than free diving. The word scuba stands for self-contained underwater
breathing apparatus. Scuba divers wear metal tanks with compressed air or other breathing gases. When using
open-circuit equipment, a scuba diver simply breathes air from the tank through a hose and releases the exhaled air
into the water. A closed-circuit breathing device, also called a rebreather, filters out carbon dioxide and other
harmful gases and automatically adds oxygen. This enables the diver to breathe the same air over and over. In
surface-supplied diving, divers wear helmets and waterproof canvas suits. Today, sophisticated plastic helmets have
replaced the heavy copper helmets used in the past. These divers get their air from a hose connected to
compressors on a boat. Surface-supplied divers can go deeper than any other type of ambient diver.
(Source: Peterson's TOEFL success - Bruce Rogers - Thompson Peterson)
31. Ambient divers are ones who ________.
A. can descend to extreme depths B. use submersible vehicles
C. use no equipment D. are exposed to the surrounding water
32. According to the passage, a free diver may use any of the following EXCEPT ________.
A. a rebreather B. a snorkel C. foot fins D. a mask
33. What does the word "descend" in the passage probably mean?
A. move to a lower level B. climb to a higher place
C. swim on the river bed D. go up and down slowly
34. According to the passage, the maximum depth for free divers is around ________.
A. 40 feet B. 100 feet C. 200 feet D. 1,000 feet
35. The word "apparatus" in the passage is closest in meaning to ________.
A. clothes B. gases C. mask D. equipment
36. When using closed-circuit devices, divers ________.
A. exhale air into the water B. hold their breath
C. breathe the same air over and over D. receive air from the surface
37. What are the helmets that surface-supplied divers use today made from, according to the passage?
A. glass B. copper C. plastic D. canvas

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
One question that is being debated these days is whether or not genetic engineering is a good thing. We hear
this term "genetic engineering" with increasing frequency these days. For those readers who may not be sure of its
meaning, some definitions follow. When we speak of genes, we are referring to chemical substances in the cells of
all-living things that establish an organism's characteristics. Genetic engineering is the changing of certain genes,
usually to improve an organism in some way. In recent years, for example, certain genes have been placed in tomato
plants to make tomatoes taste better and keep them fresh in supermarkets for a longer time. Cows have been
treated with a growth hormone that makes dairy cattle give more milk and reduces the amount of fat in the meat of
beef cattle. These sound like positive things, don't they? After all, many people say, the technology exists to improve
our lives.
But there are plenty of people around who oppose genetic engineering. Why? Two specific objections come to
mind. One is that the balance of nature might be upset. Suppose, for example, that scientists are able to genetically
engineer certain plants so that insects will not eat them. This will protect the plants, but the insects will be deprived
of a food supply - and other animals that depend on those insects for food will lose their food supply, too. A second
objection is a moral question. Is it acceptable or right for us to change the makeup of living things?
Supporters of genetic engineering say the benefits outweigh the dangers. Look at all the improvements that
can be made in plants raised for food, they say.
Because of genetic engineering, plants can be grown that produce more fruits and vegetables and resist
disease. In a world where more and more food will be needed in the future, this is a benefit. The medical advances
provided by genetic engineering, say the supporters, are even more impressive. Consider cancer, for example. If
genetic engineering can provide a way to cure or prevent this disease, shouldn't it be used? And if genetic
engineering can be used to kill the virus that causes AIDS, shouldn't it be permitted?
Opponents of genetic engineering say it should be stopped, or at least limited.
Proponents of genetic engineering say it should be promoted and expanded.
The debate goes on.
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38. What is TRUE about genetic engineering, according to paragraph 1?
A. It increases people's age. B. It improves fat in the meat.
C. It changes genes' parameters. D. It reduces the number of cells.
39. Genetic engineering is said to be aimed at ________.
A. changing genes of plants and animals B. placing new genes into plants
C. establishing an organism's characteristics D. improving an organism in some way
40. The word "One" in the passage refers to ________.
A. specific objection B. mind C. balance of nature D. example
41. It is stated in paragraph 2 that ________.
A. scientists control the number of insects B. ecosystems should be counter balanced
C. insects protect the plants from extinction D. people should be concerned about wild animals
42. The word "outweigh" in the passage is closest in meaning to ________.
A. have the same value B. be of greater importance C. weigh heavier than D. be less expensive
43. Which of the following is NOT mentioned by the supporters of genetic engineering?
A. It has more advantages than weak points. B. It will help to achieve record harvests.
C. It can be controlled and stopped any moment. D. It will mean breakthrough in medicine.
44. All of the following is mentioned in the passage EXCEPT ________.
A. genetic engineering will save plants and insects from extinction
B. certain genes can make some vegetables more delicious
C. genetic engineering could help sick people
D. it's harmful to interfere in animal life
45. Which of the following is the most appropriate title for the passage?
A. Can genetic engineering be harmful to environment? B. People can manage genetic engineering
C. Genetic engineering: Superfoods D. Genetic engineering: Forward or Backward?

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
46. Had we left any later, we would have missed the train.
A. We almost missed the train.
B. We left too late to catch the train.
C. We didn't leave late and we still caught the train.
D. Because the train was late we had no trouble catching it.
47. My friend works very hard so that he can make a success of his new business.
A. My friend works very hard so as to avoid mistakes in his new business.
B. With a view to becoming successful in his new job, my friend works very hard.
C. My friend is very hard-working so he has made a success of his new business.
D. My friend works very hard, so he can make a success of his new business.
48. "Absence makes the heart grow fonder."
A. Being apart from someone you love makes you love them less.
B. Absence makes us grow older.
C. Being apart from someone you love makes you love them more.
D. Our heart needs absence to grow.

Choose the sentence that is different in meaning to each of the following questions.
49. "Get in my car. I'll take you to the station."
A. He offered to give me a lift to the station. B. "Let me take you to the station in my car."
C. "Lend me the car and I'll take you to the station." D. "Shall I take you to the station in my car?"
50. Notwithstanding the heavy storm, we managed to reach the habour.
A. In spite of the fact that it blew heavily, we reached the habour.
B. The heavy storm prevented us reaching the habour.
C. Although the storm was severe, we succeeded in reaching the habour.
D. The heavy storm didn't stop us reaching the habour.