Đề 33

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 ofprimary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. advent B. unique C. unite D. command
Question 2: A. exhibit B. exhibition C. example D. existence
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 3: A. flourish B. nourishment C. arousal D. encourage
Question 4: A. one B. octopus C. orange D. office
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: The success of the party was mainly due to the presence of several________.
A. celebrations B. celebrated C. celebrities D. celebrates
Question 6: Paul is a very________character; he is never relaxed with strangers.
A. self-confident B. self-conscious C. self-satisifed D. selfish
Question 7: “John should have warned you about that”. “Yes, but______. He’s still my good friend”.
A. moreover B. despite that C. although D. on the contrary
Question 8: Once used up,__________.
A. these can never be replaced B. we can never replace these minerals
C. but these minerals can never be replaced D. can these minerals be never replaced.
Question 9: The children______“thank you” to you when you gave them the gifts.
A. must have said B. would have said C. might have said D. should have said
Question 10: Suzie is shopping in Diamond Plaza.
Sales clerk: “Can I help you?”
Suzie: “________”.
A. No, thanks. I’m just looking B. Yes, I’m watching
C. No, I’m seeing D. Yes, I’m thinking.
Question 11: I do not believe that this preposterous scheme is _______of our seirous consideration.
A. worthy B. worth C. worthwhile D. worthless
Question 12: Governments decided to take________measures to deal with terrorism.
A. profound B. enormous C. tough D. threshing
Question 13: Stop making that noise! You are getting on my _________!
A. brain B. muscles C. nerves D. blood
Question 14: Onie and Osca are talking in a coffee break.
Onie: “________.”
Osca: “Yeah, me too. See you later.”
 A. Oh, I should get back to class B. Of course, I should have a break
C. Anyway, it’s a good day D. I think the coffee is so nice
Question 15: If Penny____a place at Oxford University, she___________philosophy and politics.
A. get; is going to study B. gets; studies
C. will get; is going and politics D. is getting; will study
Question 16: What chemical is this? It’s______a horrible smell.
A. giving over B. giving off C. giving down D. giving up
Question 17: The trouble with Jean is that she is________with sport!
A. obsessed B. packed C. matched D. dealt
Question 18: The committee found it very difficult_______a decision.
A. reaching B. to reach C. reached D. reaching
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 question.
Most people start smoking when they are in their teens and are addicted by the time they reach
adulthood. Some have tried to quit but have returned to cigarettes because smoking is such a strong
addiction. It is a habit that is very difficult to break. There are many different reasons why people smoke.
Three of the main reasons that young people smoke are to look mature, to be like their friends, and to
experiment. Since teens see older people all around them smoking, especially their parents and relatives,
they smoke to act older. If their friends or peers smoke, they may feel pressured into doing the same to be
accepted. The last reason is the excitement of experimenting with something that is forbidden. In
Massachusetts it is against the law for anyone under 18 years old to smoke. Usually parents do not allow
their under age teens to smoke. Therefore, smoking becomes very attractive. It is exciting to get cigarettes
and sneak away to smoke without being caught.
Adults smoke for other reasons. They may have a lot of stress and pressures because of economic and
personal problems. They may be unemployed or working but not making enough money to take care of
themselves and their families. They may be homeless, or they may be dealing with alcohol or cocaine/heroin
addictions. Some may be in bad marriages or relationships in which there is physical and/or verbal abuse.
All these people may smoke to feel relaxed or to give them energy while going through a hard time.
Whether young or old, some people smoke to control their weight. Smokers, on the average, weigh
seven pounds less than non-smokers. Smoking reduces a person's appetite. It lessens his/her sense of taste
and smell. This could be why ex-smokers gain weight after quitting cigarettes. Food tastes and smells so
much better.
Finally, there are people who say they love to smoke. Smoking gives them pleasure. It just makes them
feel good.
Question 19: What is the purpose of the whole passage?
A. To contrast young and old smokers.
B. To explain why people start smoking.
C. To demonstrate the attraction of cigarettes among the young.
D. To show the similarities between young and old smokers.
Question 20: The purpose of paragraph 2 is to_______.
 A. explain why young people decide to smoke
B. warn young people how dangerous smoking is
C. show how exciting smoking can be
D. suggest that other people influence the decision of young people who start smoking
Question 21: The word “peers” in paragraph 2 means .
A. members of the aristocracy B. mentors
C. peeping Toms D. persons of a similar age
Question 22: Adults smoke for all of the following reasons EXCEPT________.
A. to deal with stress
B. to cope with financial difficulties
C. to deal with relationship problems
D. to appear more mature
Question 23: In paragraph 3, how does sentence 3 relate to sentence 1?
A. It is a contradiction B. It is a cause C. It is an example D. It is an effect
Question 24: The word “abuse” in paragraph 3 means _______.
A. excessive use B. inappropriate use C. mistreatment D. argument
Question 25: The main purpose of paragraph 4 is__________.
A. to contrast the reasons why young and old people take up smoking
B. to show a common cause for smoking among people of all ages
C. to describe the possible effects of smoking
D. to warn smokers of the dangers of smoking
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 26: He inherited a lucrative business from his father.
A. lucid B. losing C. wealthy D. profitable
Question 27: He seems to make the same mistake over and over again
A. for good B. by the way C. repeatedly D. in vain
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 28: This tapestry has a very complicated pattern.
A. obsolete B. intricate C. simple D. ultimate
Question 29: He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within few weeks.
A. fresh B. disobedient C. obedient D. understanding
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 30 to 34.
Good press photographer must have an ‘eye’ for news, just as journalists must have a nose for a good
story. They must be able to interpret a story and decide rapidly how they can take advantage (30) _______
the best opportunities to take picture. The most difficult part of a press photographer’s job is that he or she
has to be able to (31)_______a complicated situation with just one photograph. They rarely have second
chances and must be able to take the required shot very quickly. Indeed, speed is essential- if the
photographs are not ready for the printing deadline, they are very unlikely to be of any use.
Most press photographers begin work with a local newspaper. There, the demand is mostly for material
of regional interest. Photographers may be expected to photograph a lot of unexciting events but to
(32)___________the enthusiasm to put ‘something special’ into every picture.
There is (33) _______competition among those (34)_______want to move from local to national
newspapers. Here, the work is much more centered on news. The photographer must work under greater
pressure and take more responsibility. Only highly reliable, talented and resourceful photographers make
this difficult move. The work is tough and can be dangerous. On an overseas assignment, photographers
may have to cope with unfamiliar food and accommodation, physical and mental stress, and extreme
difficulty in transporting the pictures from an isolated area to get to the newspaper on time. They also have
to beat the competition from other publications.
Question 30: A. about B.on C. of D. for
Question 31: A. draw up B. put out C. sum up D. turn out
Question 32: A. hold on B. keep up C. carry on D. stay up
Question 33: A. firm B. forceful C. strict D. strong
Question 34: A. which B. who C. whom D. how
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best answer to each of the
following questions.
MEMORY
"Memorize these words". "Learn this spelling rule". "Don't forget about the quiz tomorrow".
You remember things every day, but how do you do it?
When you want to call a store or an office that you don't call often, you look in the telephone book for
the number. You dial the number, and then you forget it! You use your short-term memory to remember the
number. Your short-term memory lasts about 30 seconds, or half a minute. However, you don't need to look
in the telephone book for your best friend’s number because you already know it. This information is in your
long-term memory. Your long-term memory has everything that you remember through the years. Why do
you forget things sometimes? Is there a reason? Yes, there are several. The major reason for forgetting
something is that you did not learn it well in the beginning. For example, you meet some new people, and
right away, you forget their names. You hear the names but you do not learn them, so you forget them.
You can help yourself remember better. Here are some ideas:
1. Move information from your short-term memory to your long-term memory. You can do this if you
practice the new information. Say it to yourself out loud. Think about it.
2. After you learn something, study it again and again. Learn it more than you need to. This process is called
overlearning. For example, when you learn new words, practice using them in sentences. Don't try to
memorize words from a list only.
3. Make sure that you understand new information. It is very difficult to remember something that you don't
understand. Ask questions when you learn something new to be certain that you understand.
4. Do not listen to music or watch TV when you study. You will remember better if you concentrate on one
thing at a time.
5. Try to connect new information with something that you already know. For example, when you learn the
name of a new kind of food, think of a similar kind of food that you already know.
6. Divide new information into several parts (about five or six). Learn one part at time and stop for few
minutes. Don't sit down and try to learn a very large amount of new information all at once.
7. Try to make a picture in your mind. For example, if you hear or see a new word, make a picture of how it
looks to you in your mind. This “mental” picture will help you remember that word the next time you see or
hear it.
8. Think of word clues to help you remember information. One very helpful kind of word clue is an
acronym. An acronym is a word formed from the first letter of a group of words. For example, many
American schoolchildren learn the names of the Great Lakes in the North America by remembering the
word homes. Homes is an acronym that comes from the names of the Great Lakes: Huron, Ontario,
Michigan, Erie, Superior.
9. Relax when you study! Try to enjoy yourself. You are learning new things every minute. You will
remember better if you are happy and relaxed.
Question 35: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. People have short-term and long-term memories and how they can learn to improve their memory
B. How acronyms help people remember better
C. What you should do when you forget a phone number
D. The main reasons for forgetting things
Question 36: New information is easier to remember if you_______.
A. keep it on a list B. understand it
C. tell it to your friends D. draw a picture to describe it
Question 37: The following things should help you remember things better when you study, EXCEPT
A. asking questions when you don’t understand something
B. connecting new information with something you already know
C. trying to learn a large amount of new information all at once
D. overlearning them
Question 38: Acronyms should help you remember_______.
A. dates B. telephone numbers C. chemical formulas D. names
Question 39: You move information from your short-term memory to your long-term memory when
you____.
A. call a friend over and over again B. practice it by saying it to yourself out loud
C. relax in front of the TV set D. write it out on a piece of paper
Question 40: Which of the following may not be in your long-term memory?
A. The telephone number of a person you don’t call very often.
B. Your way home.
C. Your date of birth.
 D. Your address.
Question 41: All of these things would be useless for remembering new words EXCEPT________.
A. making a list of them and memorizing them B. writing them down in your notebook
C. putting them in alphabetical order D. practicing using them in sentences
Question 42: The names of the Great Lakes in North America are easier to remember_______.
A. thanks to the useful acronym homes
B. when they are connected with the mental picture of your home
C. if they are near your home
D. because they remind you of your home
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: It was not until the late 1970s when these country people could enjoy the benefits of
A B C D
electricity.
Question 44: Food prices have raised so rapidly in the past few months that soe families have been
A B C
forced to alter their eating habits.
D
Question 45: Those who had already purchased tickets were instructed to go to gate first immediately.
A B C D
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: Califonia attracted people from many countries when gold was discovered in 1848.
A. Discovered in 1848, gold was attractive to people in California.
B. Discovered in California in 1848, gold attracted many people from different countries.
C. Gold in California was discovered in 1848 after many people came here.
D. When people were attracted to California, they discovered gold in 1848.
Question 47: You’ll have no hope of growing crops here unless you find a way to irrigate this land.
A. Without discovering how to water this land, there is no chance that you can grow crops here.
B. Even if you find a method of watering this land, there is no hope that any crops will grow on it.
C. Because there is no way you can irrigate this land, you had batter give up trying to grow crops on it.
D. You’ll have to try growing crops elsewhere if you prove unable to irrigate this land here.
Question 48: As we were heading out of the door of the café, we bumped into our plumber, who we still
owned money to.
A. When we met our plumber in the cafe as we were about to leave, we realized that we hadn’t yet paid
him all the money we owed him.
B. Our plumber, whom we hadn’t paid back yet, was the person we encountered by chance at the moment
 we were exiting the cafe.
C. Not wanting to see the plumber to whom we still owed a debt, we quickly headed out the door of the
cafe when we saw him coming in.
D. Our plumber, when we ran into him as he was entering the cafe that we were leaving, didn’t bring up
our debt to him.
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: The painting displayed in the museum has been stolen. They are rumouring about that.
A. There is a rumour that the painting displayed in the museum has been stolen.
B. The displayed painting is rumoured to be stolen.
C. Displaying in the museum, the painting was rumour to be stolen.
D. As being displayed and rumoured, the painting has been stolen.
Question 50: “I will let you know the result by the end of this week” Tom said to Jane
A. Tom suggested giving Jane the result by the end of that week.
B. Tom promised to give Jane the result by the end of that week
C. Tom insisted on letting Jane know the result by the end of that week.
D. Tom offered to give Jane the result by the end of that week.