THI THU GIU‘A THANG 4 - MUA LUYEN THI 2023-2024 } (DANH CHO 2K6,2K7,2K8,2K9) Thoii gian thi: 21h30- Ngay 13/4/2024 | I Compiled by Mrs Trang Anh » Facebook: Mrstranganh87 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.author --B. breathing C. weather D. southern Question 2: A.scan | Beshare C. bank D.sand Mark the letter A, B, Cor 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. dangerous B. beautiful C. fortunate D. productive Question 4: A suppose B. suffer Comanage D. realize 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: you start saving, the more money you will have in the future. ‘A.Sooner B, The soonest -C.The sooner D.Soonest Question 6: With his love for food and cooking, he's considering working as chefina renowned restaurant. A.@ (no article) Ba Can D. the Question 7; Despite their financial struggles, they managed to their children with love and care. A. grow up, B. take after ‘C.bring up D. get on Question 8: The road due to heavy rain last week, so driving conditions were dangerous. A. is flooding -B. was flooded C. has flooded D. floods Question 9: On their way home from work, they stopped up groceries for dinner. A. picking B. to picking C. pick ‘D, to pick Question 10: While we in the mountains, we spotted a rare species of bird. A. hiked B.were hiking. C.are hiking D. have hikedQuestion 11: Language learners can improve their pronunciation by listening to native speakers and mimicking their speech patterns through A.repeat B. repetition C. repetitive D. repetitively juestion 12: Airline companies prioritize the needs of their during fights. B. clients C. customers D. guests Question 13: Public infrastructure projects are stalled because the government has failed to hat it promised. A. distribute B. deliver €. transport D. disseminate Question 14: He will submit his application ‘A.as soon as he had completed his documents B. as soon as he will complete his documents C.as soon as he completed his documents nts Question 15: After years of struggling, he decided to a break from his toxic relationship and start afresh. Atake B. make C.do D. give Question 16: I've had enough your constant complaining, It's time to find solutions instead of dwelling on problems. Aof B.to ¢. for ‘D.with Question 17: She will never give up on her dreams, 2 A.will she B. won't she C. does she D. doesn't she Question 18: adequately, employees can excel in their roles and contribute greatly to the success of the organization. ‘A. Having trained B. Training C.To train “D.Trained Question 19: After the devastating earthquake, the community came together to pick up and rebuild their homes and lives. A. the bill B. the threads ant Dithe slack 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: Based on his interactions with others, I gather that he's going through a rough patch in his B. estimate - C.understand D. consider Question 21: Environmental protection agencies will set rigorous standards to mitigate air and water personal life. pollution. ‘A. thorough B. complete C. cautious DistrictMark the letter A, B, G, 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 2: Many teenagers are ignorant about mental health awareness. They cannot recognize the signs of depression Aaattentive B. focused C.informed D, thoughtless Question 23: Because ofthe rude behavior of the staff, Linda made no bones about expressing her dissatisfaction with the service Avinsisted on Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your C.apologized for D. agreed with sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges. Question 24: Peter and Jane are chatting. - Peter: "I believe we should switch to reusable shopping bags.” ___. Itwill reduce plastic waste in the environment ‘A. You're wrong, B.Icouldn'tagree more C.Idon't think so D, Of course not Question 25: Jack is talking to Mike on the phone. - Jack: “Can you give me a ride to the airport?" - Mike: " ns A.No problem. | B. You're welcome. C. That would be nice. D. That's all right. 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. Nowadays, it's nearly impossible to flip through a newspaper or magazine without encountering a photograph of a celebrity. The argument often made by members of the press is that they are only responding to public (26) - it seems that people are far more interested in celebrity gossip and scandal than in the reality of our modern world. Rightly or wrongly, the paparazzi make a very good living by keeping up with the rich and famous. (27) some high-profile celebs are endlessly hounded by the media. In these cases, does the press go too far? Don't these individuals have a right to (28) personal privacy? Then again, celebrities often do seem to (29) such interesting lives that it is perhaps understandable that we want to find out more about them. In fact, some evolutionary scientists have said it is natural for humans to look up to the most successful individuals in a society. In prehistoric times, thiswould have meant respecting good hunters. Today's equivalents are our celebrities, (30) fame and fortune we are so envious of. (Adapted from Objective first) Question 26: A. command B.demand C. standard D. criterion Question 27: A. Therefore B. Although C. However D. Furthermore A.many B.another few D. some 5 B.earn C.lead D. make Question 30: A. which B. where — Gwhose 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 questions from 31 to 35. Since the beginning of the year until now, real estate prices have continuously increased sharply, surprising many people, in which the two segments with the strongest increases are apartments and residential real estate. According to data from the Vietnam Real Estate Brokers Association, apartment prices in Hanoi in early 2024 increased by about 38% compared to 2019. In Ho Chi Minh City, prices in this segment increased by 16%, Rapidly increasing prices and the return of the real estate marketare causing many people to predict that a new land fever like the one in 2021 may occur. However, according to experts, this is not a cause for concern, because the market is much more transparent than before. Explaining the cause of this “abnormality’, Mr, Nguyen Van Dinh, Chairman of the Vietnam Real Estate Brokers Association, said that during the past 2 years, investors had no opportunity to invest because there was no supply. This may cause a part of businesses and brokers to create virtual information about prices, and infrastructure... making the market hotter, but that is not the case. The purpose is to stimulate investors to invest money. (Adapted from https://www.vietnam.vn/en/gia-bat-dong-san-dang-nhay-mua-sot-dat-co-quay-lai/) Question 31: What is the passage mainly about? A. The prediction ofa new land fever in Vietnam B. The recent surge in real estate prices in Vietnam, C. The lack of transparency in the Vietnamese real estate market D. The comparison of real estate prices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City Question 32: According to the passage, which two segments have experienced the strongest price increases? A. Land and commercial real estate B. Apartments and residential real estate €. Luxury homes and condominiums D, Industrial properties and warehouses Question 33: What does the word this in paragraph 2 refer to?A. The increasing prices and return of the real estate market B. The prediction of a new land fever C. The data from the Vietnam Real Estate Brokers Association D. A new land fever like the one in 2021 Question 34: What does the phrase not the case in paragraph mostly mean? A. There is no actual shortage of supply. B. There is no virtual information about prices. C. The market is not actually hotter. D. Prices are not actually increasing that much. Question 35: Which of the following is NOT supported by the passage? A. Apartment prices in Hanoi increased by 38% in early 2024 compared to 2019. B. Experts believe the market transparency in 2021 was less opaque than it is now. C. Investors had no opportunity to invest during the past 2 years due to limited supply. D. Some businesses and brokers might be creating misleading information: 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 questions from 36 to 42. On April Sra Talwan experienced a 7-4 magnitide earthquake, the strongest in 25 years. Atleast 9 people were killed, and hundreds were injured. Buildings and roads were damaged, and dozens of workers at quarries were trapped. Experts note that Taiwan is no stranger to formidable earthquakes, but the island of 23 damage to ion people was relatively limited due to good preparation. In Hualien, a 10-story building, housing a combination of apartments and shops, tilted 25 degrees after the strong 7.4 magnitude earthquake on April 3-4. This building became an icon of this earthquake as it appeared early and prominently in news broadcasts around the world. The Uranus building was constructed in 1986 and had previously been damaged by the 2018 Hualien earthquake. Assessments indicate that this relatively low level of damage contrasts with the impact of strong earthquakes in many other areas, “Taiwan's earthquake preparedness is among the most advanced in the world, The island has implemented strict building codes, a world-class seismological network, and widespread public education campaigns on earthquake safety” said seismologist Stephen Gao, a professor at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. Accordingly, the Taiwanese government continually reviews earthquake resistance levels for both new and existing buildings, eWeHliNOUBHUNIS May Increase céFistruction costs) Residents are also subsidized to assess the earthquake resistance of their buildings. Additionally, Taiwan has developed an advanced earthquake warning system, and people have a “remarkable earthquake literacy culture.” "They know what to do, they know how to help each other 5Everyone is prepared, from what needs to be done at home to at school, in the city, in large-scale infrastructure, all are closely coordinated,” according to Christie Rowe, an expert in earthquake geology at McGill University, Canada. (Adapted from hetps://newssky.com/) Question 36: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A. The Effects of Earthquakes on Urban Structures in Tai C. Taiwan's Resilience in the Face of Earthquakes D. The Impact of Earthquakes on Taiwan Question 37: The word formidable in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to A-disastrous. B. negligible C. trivial D. frequent Question 38: The word advanced in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to. A. primitive B. innovative C. flexible D. strong Question 39: The word their in paragraph 3 refersto___. A ‘Taiwanese residents’ B. construction costs’ C.government’s. —D. earthquake's Question 40: How are people in Taiwan described in terms of earthquake preparedness? A. Uninformed and uncoordinated B. Indifferent and unresponsive C. Inexperienced and isolated D. Prepared and coordinated Question 41: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A. The April 3rd earthquake, the strongest in 25 years for Taiwan, caused 9 deaths and hundreds injured. B. The Uranus building in Hualien, builtin 1986, was tilted by the earthquake but has not collapsed yet. c resistance, D. To prepare for earthquakes, Taiwan has strict building codes and extensive public education on safety. Question 42: It can be inferred from the passage that___. A. earthquakes are unpredictable, so their damages are uncontrollable B. the government should rely mainly on building codes for effective earthquake preparedness C. earthquakes are not a major threat and do not require specific preparedness plans Mark the letter A, B, G, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 43: Manchester United holds Liverpool to a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford last week. | Acholds Bito. C.draw D. week Question 44: It's essential to have reliant sources when conducting research to ensure accuracy and A. essential B. reliant C.accuracy | DecredibilityQuestion 45: The customers expressed his gratitude for the exceptional service they recei dedicated staff at the restaurant. Ais B. exceptional C. received D.at 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: I was sure that they watched the movie together on Friday. A. They must have watched the movie together on Friday. Pag ESET C. They can't have watched the movie together on Friday. D. They should have watched the movie together on Friday. Question 47: The last time Samantha went to the beach was last summer, ‘A. Samantha has gone to the beach since last summer. B, Samantha didn't go to the beach last summer. C. Samantha hasn't gone to the beach for last summer. D. Samantha hasn't gone to the beach since last summer. Question 48: "I am going to purchase a new car next month,” said Rachel. A. Rachel said that she had purchased a new car the following month. B.Rachel sae that she was going to purchase a new car the following month, C. Rachel said that she will purchase a new car the following month. D. Rachel said that I was going to purchase a new car the following month. 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 elevator was out of order. 1 took the stairs to the 10th floor. A. If the elevator weren't out of order, I wouldn't take the stairs to the 10th floor. B. If the elevator had been out of order, I would have taken the stairs to the 10th floor. 't irs to the D. Ifthe elevator isn't out of order, I won't take the stairs to the 10th floor. Question 50: John had just finished his training program. He received an unexpected promotion at work. A. Only after John had received an unexpected promotion at work did he finish his training program B, Not until John had received an unexpected promotion at work did he finish his training program. D. Had it not been for John’s training program, he would have received an unexpected promotion at work. ‘THE END: oo