THI THỬ THÁNG 12- MÙA LUYỆN THI 2022-2023

(DÀNH CHO 2K5,2K6,2K7,2K8)

Thời gian thi: 21h30 -> 22h30 Ngày 31/12/2022
Compiled by Mrs Trang Anh
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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 1: A. cared B. served C. parked D. turned
Question 2: A. child B. blind C. flight D. image
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. realize B. allow C. become D. include
Question 4: A. enormous B. different C. domestic D. intensive
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: He had his hair cut in a barbershop, __________?

A. did he B. didn’t he C. hadn’t he D. had he

Question 6: ________ the power cuts, the hospital continued to function normally.
A. Although B. Because C. Because of D. Despite

Question 7: His parents hope that he will be happy with this ___________ car.
A. luxurious Japanese red B. red luxurious Japanese

C. luxurious red Japanese D. Japanese luxurious red

Question 8: She will give me a pay rise __________ working harder.

A. when I was working B. when I start

C. until I have started D. after I had started

Question 9: I hope this course will help me _________ my time-management skills.

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A. sharply B. sharp C. sharpness D. sharpen

Question 10: Jack is continually dreaming ________ schemes to sell his new products.
A. up B. of C. in D. for

Question 11: I ___________ promptly for the work because I am in financial difficulties.

A. am expected to pay B. expected to pay

C. expect to pay D. expect to be paid

Question 12: Laura asked me if I could _________ her in contact with a good English teacher.

A. have B. keep C. put D. lose

Question 13: Members of staff must __________ their responsibilities in accordance with the law.

A. liberate B. release C. discharge D. emit

Question 14: Things eventually ______ for Messi when he reached the final round of the
tournament.

A. looked into B. looked back C. looked after D. looked up

Question 15: She ___________ songs for over three years before she finally had a hit.
A. had been writing B. was writing

C. have been writing D. has written

Question 16: __________ a shower for a week, I was desperate to get to the bathroom and take a
bath.

A. To not have had B. Having not had

C. Not having had B. Not having

Question 17: __________ it is at night, the louder he plays his music. I'm going to complain to the
authority about this.

A. The later B. The latter C. The latest D. Latest

Question 18: Breakfast and lunch are served in your room at no extra __________.

A. fine B. price C. cost D. charge

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Question 19: If you ____________, you'll remember that it was Mike who made the mistake and not
me.

A. blow your mind B. go out of your mind

C. cast your mind back D. make up your mind

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: Although Brown is a brilliant manager, his abrupt manner makes me
uncomfortable.

A. sudden B. immediate C. impolite D. courteous

Question 21: Laura often seems quite nice but her smiling eyes betray her true nature.
A. take in B. give away C. make up D. show off

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: The past few years have witnessed radical improvements to the education system
with the increasing popularity of distance learning.

A. insignificant B. remarkable C. noticeable D. impossible

Question 23: We worked together in the finance section but we weren’t really on the same
wavelength.
A. harmonious B. suitable C. incompatible D. irresponsible

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes
each of the following exchanges.
Question 24: Robert invites Emma to the new house his parents have just bought.

- Emma: “What a nice house you have!”

- Robert: “Really? ______________.”

A. You can say that again B. It’s nice of you to say so

C. It’s my pleasure D. Never mind

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Question 25: David and Brian are talking about saving energy.

- David: “I think we should take a shower instead of a bath to save energy.”

- Brian: “_____________.”

A. That's a good idea B. None of your business

C. Here you are D. It's such a shame

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.
Cycling makes financial sense

These days, most people are aware of the environmental impact of motor vehicles, and they
realise that cars are responsible for a (26) __________ of problems facing their cities. Not many
people, however, ever stop to think about how much money they would save by (27) __________
from driving to cycling.

Cars cost a lot to buy, and unlike other major investments such as houses, they quickly lose their
value. On top of that, there are running costs such as repair bills, tax and insurance. All of (28)
________ seem to go up every year. Bicycles, (29) __________, are far less expensive to purchase and
maintain, do not require petrol and are easy to park. And if a lot more people (30) _________
cycling, the government could spend less of the nation’s resources on roads, which at present
their taxes help pay for whether they drive on them or not.

(Adapted from First trainer, Cambridge University)

Question 26: A. many B. few C. number D. some

Question 27: A. exchanging B. changing C. adapting D. altering

Question 28: A. them B. which C. that D. whom

Question 29: A. for example B. on the other hand C. in contrast D. therefore

Question 30: A. develop B. nurture C. foster D. adopt

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 31 to 35.

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 When we think of elephants, we may think: gentle giants, majestic, noble creatures. All of
which is true. Especially for visitors to the areas they usually inhabit.

But these same elephants can also quietly sneak up on a farmer’s land and devour their
entire harvest in one night; they can traumatize entire communities; stop children from going to
school; flatten homes; and even kill people. For communities living on the front lines of wildlife
habitats, the reality of sharing space with animals can be harsh – especially the cost of living
alongside often contested protected areas, national parks, and nature reserves. So depending on
who or where you are, your perception of elephants may differ.

It is hard for environmentalists to admit, but many conventional conservation methods are
failing. Entire ecosystems are being lost to industrial and economic expansion, pushing wildlife
into ever-smaller spaces, where they compete with local communities that are already
marginalized. That is why we hear so much about the human-elephant conflict.

To reduce this conflict and protect the environment, it is time we address the needs of the
African communities that share spaces with wildlife; the people who have too often been displaced
and ignored – not only by governments but also by generations of conservationists. We have to
learn from our mistakes and acknowledge that many protected areas were founded on racial,
gender, and class divisions, which helped create today’s inequalities. Our governments,
conservationists, and society at large must tackle the root causes, not only the symptoms.

(Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/)

Question 31: Which could be the best title of the passage?

A. The human-elephant conflict.

B. The needs of rural communities.

C. An unexpectedly harmful species.

D. The result of inequalities.

Question 32: The word “noble” in paragraph 1 mostly means _______.

A. righteous B. royal C. imposing D. aristocratic

Question 33: The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to _____.

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A. ecosystems B. spaces C. methods D. wildlife

Question 34: Which is NOT among the harms that the elephants do to the farmers?

A. Raiding crops

B. Killing livestock

C. Demolishing houses

D. Disrupting social activities

Question 35: Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage?

A. Chronological order.

B. Problems and solutions.

C. General idea to details.

D. Causes and effects.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 36 to 42.

Volunteers across the country have come up with a way to make life 'a little bit better' for
those living in Ireland's direct provision centres – a project called 'Consider It Cakes'. Since the
project was set up last summer, over 400 birthday cakes have been delivered to people living in
direct provision. Over 250 people are currently volunteering to bake and deliver cakes to centres
across the country.

Founder Franciska Acs said: "My first thought was just a child who grows up in direct
provision, and they can’t get a cake as their parents can’t afford it. [1] A child doesn’t understand
why he doesn’t live in these conditions… he might just want to feel special on that one day. [2]”

One of the key aspects of the project is that people are able to choose the cake they want.
That extends to the children as well - with the princess and Spider-Man cakes among the most
popular themed cakes requested. Francesca explained: "They can say ‘I want a pineapple cake’ or
something… something you won’t get in the store. [3] It’s something really special because they
can get the perfect cake for themselves. It’s just a cake for us, but it’s so much more for them. To
get this kind of kindness from a stranger, basically, just really makes their days.”
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 Here’s how it works. People in direct provision can request a cake for a child, partner or
friend. The order is then passed on to a volunteer - simply someone who likes to bake. That
volunteer then sets aside some of their free time to make and deliver the cake. One of the bakers,
Tiffany, recalled that one of her first deliveries was to a woman named Princess. She said: "She's
sitting in the lobby, waiting. She saw us pull up and - no joke - came running out of the lobby. She
took the cake out of the box, and started posing with the cake.”

Naima has lived in a direct provision centre in Clondalkin for the past six years, and
coordinates cake deliveries for those living in the centre. She says Consider It Cakes has changed
the way birthdays are celebrated. She said: “People know there is somebody who cares enough to
bake them a birthday cake. [4]”

(source: https://www.newstalk.com/news/)

Question 36: What is the main topic of the passage?

A. Birthday cakes

B. Baking cakes

C. A volunteering project

D. Direct provision centre

Question 37: The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to _____.

A. parent B. child C. provision D. cake

Question 38: The phrase “extends to” in paragraph 3 means _______.

A. includes B. continues C. enlarges D. offers

Question 39: According to paragraph 4, what is CORRECT about the Consider It Cakes’s
procedure?

A. The volunteers can pick any birthday cake order that they want.

B. The volunteers both bake and deliver the cakes to the customers.

C. The bakers will transfer the cakes to the delivery teams immediately after finishing.

D. The bakers will transfer the cakes to the delivery teams at their earliest convenience.
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Question 40: The phrase “no joke” in paragraph 4 means _______.

A. genuinely B. hurriedly C. difficultly D. literally

Question 41: Which place the following sentence could be inserted into the passage:

“If the birthday is just like every other day, there’s nothing special about it.”

A. [1] B. [2] C. [3] D. [4]

Question 42: Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage?

A. The project was set up due to the COVID-19 pandemic to help connect people.

B. People who do not live in direct provision can also place an order for a cake.

C. People in the direct provision centres often do not have a lot of money to spend.

D. Consider it Cakes currently operates in 10 different locations around the country.

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: John will attend the next council meeting because I have told him about it last
week.

A. will attend B. because C. have told D. it

Question 44: Due to the fact that the volcano is predicted to erupt, many houses are in a
dangerous position on their slopes.

A. Due to B. to erupt C. dangerous D. their

Question 45: Although the plot of Avatar 2 is predictive, the excellent acting and soundtrack
make it a huge box-office success.
A. plot B. predictive C. excellent D. success

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 important to expand our business in South Asia.

A. We have to expand our business in South Asia.

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B. Our business in South Asia should be expanded.

C. Our business in South Asia does not need to be expanded.

D. We must expand our business in South Asia.

Question 47: “Don’t tell anyone what happened,” Kevin said to Mike.
A. Kevin asked Mike not to tell anyone what had happened.

B. Mike promised Kevin that he would not tell anyone what had happened.

C. Kevin told Mike that he did not tell anyone what happened.

D. Mike asked Kevin not to tell anyone what had happened.

Question 48: The last time I cooked was three weeks ago.
A. I didn’t cook three weeks ago.

B. I had three weeks to cook.

C. This is the third time I have cooked.

D. I haven’t cooked for three weeks.

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: John had entered the water. It then became clear that he couldn’t swim.

A. Hardly had John entered the water when it became clear that he couldn’t swim.

B. No sooner had John swum than he couldn’t enter the water.

C. Hardly had John entered the water when it became clear that he can swim.

D. No sooner had John entered the water than he would swim.

Question 50: Jane didn't follow her parents’ advice on choosing her career. She regrets it now.

A. Jane regrets having followed her parents’ advice on choosing her career.

B. Jane wishes she had followed his parents’ advice on choosing her career.

C. If only Jane followed her parents’ advice on choosing her career.

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D. If Jane followed her parents’ advice on choosing her career, she would regret it.

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