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Đề 2006 2007
Đề 2006 2007
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
II. Choose the underlined word which is normally unstressed in spoken English.
III. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.
IV. Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that needs correcting.
V. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the blank space in the following
passage.
School exams are, generally (51) _____, the first sign of test we take. They find out how much
knowledge we have (52) _____. But do they really show how intelligent we are? After all, isn't it a
fact that some people who are very successful academically don't have any (53) _____ sense?
Intelligence is a speed (54) _____ which we can understand and (55) _____ to new situations
and it is usually tested by logic puzzles. Although scientists are now preparing (56) _____, computer
technology that will be able to “read” our brains, (57) _____, IQ tests are still the most popular ways
of measuring intelligence. A person’s IQ is their intelligence (58) _____ it is measured by this special
test. The most common IQ tests are (59) _____ by Mensa, an organization that was founded in
England in 1946. By 1976 it (60) _____ 1,300 members in Britain. Today there are 44,000 in Britain and
100,000 worldwide (61) _____ in the US.
People taking the test are judged in (62) _____ to an average score of 100, and those who
score over 148 are entitled to join Mensa. Anyone from the age of six can (63) _____ the tests. All
the questions are straightforward and most people can answer them if (64) _____ enough time. But
that's the problem – the whole (65) _____ of the tests is that they're against the clock.
VI. Read the passage below carefully and choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).
Traditionally, mental tests have been divided into two types. Achievement tests are designed
to measure acquired skills and knowledge, particularly those that have been explicitly taught. The
proficiency exams required by some states for high school graduation are achievement tests.
Aptitude tests are designed to measure a person's ability to acquire new skills or knowledge. For
example, vocational aptitude tests can help you decide whether you would do better as a
mechanic or musician. However, all mental tests are in some sense achievement tests because
they assume some sort of past learning or experience with certain objects, words, or situations. The
difference between achievement and aptitude tests is one of degree and intended use.
VII. Use the correct form of the word given in brackets to make a meaningful sentence.
71. The band performed very _____ in the concert last night. (IMPRESS)
72. Teenagers always try to be _____ of their parents. (DEPEND)
73. The advantage of living in the countryside is that the air is _____. (POLLUTE)
74. Her boring essay is the _____ one that I have ever read. (LENGTH)
75. My opinion is that ghosts are _____. There are no ghosts in this world. (EXIST)
IX. Rewrite the sentences so that they are closest in meaning to the sentences printed before
them. Use the given words.