Câu 1:

The 24th SEA Games was held from 6th to 15th December, 2007 in three provinces in Thailand, namely
Nakhon Ratchsima, Bangkok, and Chon Buri. In fact, the 2007 SEA Games was to be hosted by Singapore,
but Singapore gave up the chance, as its new national sports stadium is under construction and will not be
completed in time for the next SEA Games.
How long did The 24th SEA Games last?
A. 2 weeks
B. A week
C. 8 days
D. 10 days
Câu 2:
The 24th SEA Games in Thailand this year, featuring 43 sports and 485 gold medals, had the highest number
of sports and gold medals in The Asian Games and The Olympic Games. So The SEA Games is regarded as
the largest regional sporting event in the world in terms of number of sports and medals.
How many sports were there in The 24th SEA Games?
A. 485
B. 43
C. 44
D. 42
Câu 3: They’ve all dreamed of playing _____ as professionals sometime in their lives.
A. tennis
B. cycling
C. surfing
D. aerobics
Câu 4: I was very _____ about driving again after the accident.
A. nerving
B. nerved
C. nervous
D. nerves
Câu 5: ______ gymnastics includes physical exercises requiring balance, strength, flexibility, agility and
endurance.
A. Playing
B. Going
C. Doing
D. Making
Câu 6: She's a very _____ person and enjoys mountain climbing
A. adventurously
B. adventured
C. adventurer
D. adventurous
Câu 7: I agree that it is easy to keep up-to-date with the latest news on the Internet, even though much of it
is not true or certainly can't be trusted. I enjoy sitting down to the news on TV in the evening, knowing that I
am more likely to believe the information than the things I read online. Anybody can post information on the
Internet and a lot of it is opinion rather than fact.
The author says that compared to the Internet, ______.
A. TV news can always be trusted
B. People don't give their opinion on TV
C. TV news is not up to date
D. TV news is more reliable
Câu 8:
The SEA Games takes place every two years, with 11 countries in Southeast Asia participating. Each
member country, in alphabetical order, takes turn hosting this event. Let’s look at the number of sports and
gold medals in The SEA Games in recent years.
How often is the SEA Games held? Every _____.
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 4 years
Câu 9:
Cricket-how I detested this game when I was young! My family would spend hours and hours watching it on
television while I angrily waited for it to end. Every game seemed the same. Yes, one team won and the other
one lost, but it was always the same game-some men pitching a ball, some running back and forth.
Then something happened. I became old enough to start playing cricket myself with the other kids in my
neighborhood. We found a place to play wherever we could put up a wicket. We played on the street, in the
backyard-even on the tops of buildings, believe it or not!
I can recall so clearly the sounds of the ball hitting the bat and the quick running feet. I can still feel the sun
on my face as I played and the bruises and scratches from falling down. I can still see the blue sky fading to
darkness behind the buildings as our games continued into the night. It became my favorite thing in the
world. Now I watch it not with anger, but with fond memories of the endless days and nights spent playing
the game.
What title best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
A. Cricket: a game for all ages.
B. Learning the rules of a difficult game.
C. How I learned to love cricket.
D. The dangers of playing cricket.
Câu 10: Because of the severity of the accident, the patient required _____.
A. hospitalization
B. hospitalize
C. hospital
D. hospitable
Câu 11: An expert in _______ is going to give us a speech about how the earth is formed
A. geology
B. geographer
C. geographical
D. geographically
Câu 12: In ____ classes at school, we used to dissect frogs.
A. biology
B. biologically
C. biological
D. biologist
Câu 13: Cricket-how I detested this game when I was young! My family would spend hours and hours
watching it on television while I angrily waited for it to end. Every game seemed the same. Yes, one team
won and the other one lost, but it was always the same game-some men pitching a ball, some running back
and forth.
The word “detested” is closest in meaning to ______.
A. hated
B. wanted
C. played
D. watched
Câu 14: Dr. Brent Bauer, one of the directors at the Mayo Clinic in the US, cautions people about believing
all the claims energy drinks make. He says, “It is plausible if you put all these things together, you will get a
good result." However, Dr. Bauer adds the mix of ingredients could also have a negative impact on the body.
"We just don't know at this point," he says.
The word “plausible” in the passage is closet meaning to _____.
A. unlikely
B. impossible
C. typical
D. reasonable
Câu 15: Now I watch it not with anger, but with fond memories of the endless days and nights spent playing
the game.
The word “fond” is closest in meaning to ______.
A. happy
B. boring
C. old
D. cruel
Câu 1: The Browns are very good at sports. While the father prefers ____ karate, his son likes ____
swimming.
A. doing/ going
B. playing/ going
C. going/ going
D. playing/ doing
Câu 2: When I was young, my family often _____ cycling in the suburb.
A. did
B. made
C. went
D. played
Câu 3: The 21st SEA Games, hosted by Malaysia in 2001, had 32 sports with 391 gold medals. There were
32 sports with 439 gold medals in The 22nd SEA Games, held in Vietnam in 2003. The 23rd SEA Games, in
The Philippines in 2005, had 40 sports with 439 gold medals.
Where was The 23rd SEA Games celebrated?
A. in Malaysia
B. in Singapore
C. in Vietnam
D. in the Philippines
Câu 4: Texting while walking is dangerous
Writing text messages and walking is dangerous. It is more dangerous than driving and texting. More people
get injured while walking than driving. Walking in a straight line is not easy. We can forget how to walk
properly. Dangerous things can happen. We run into people or cars. We fall over things in the street.
Texting while walking is _____.
A. as easy as driving
B. as dangerous as driving and texting
C. worse than driving and texting
D. safer than driving and texting
Câu 5: He is ____ for saying that cheating is the way the game is played.
A. famous
B. unfamous
C. infamous
D. fame
Câu 6: He worked _____ to save for a down payment on a house.
A. joyously
B. obviously
C. ridiculously
D. industriously
Câu 7: I agree that it is easy to keep up-to-date with the latest news on the Internet, even though much of it
is not true or certainly can't be trusted. I enjoy sitting down to the news on TV in the evening, knowing that I
am more likely to believe the information than the things I read online. Anybody can post information on the
Internet and a lot of it is opinion rather than fact.
The author says that compared to the Internet, ______.
A. TV news can always be trusted
B. People don't give their opinion on TV
C. TV news is more reliable
D. TV news is not up to date
Câu 8: The 24th SEA Games in Thailand this year, featuring 43 sports and 485 gold medals, had the highest
number of sports and gold medals in The Asian Games and The Olympic Games. So The SEA Games is
regarded as the largest regional sporting event in the world in terms of number of sports and medals.
How many sports were there in The 24th SEA Games?
A. 44
B. 42
C. 485
D. 43
Câu 9: She's one of those people who believes in _____ and reads her horoscope every day.
A. astronomy
B. astrologer
C. astrology
D. astrological
Câu 10: I've got a lot of ______ for people who do many good things for society
A. admiration
B. admirable
C. admire
D. admirer
Câu 11: Because her expectations are not met, she’s experiencing a lot of _____ (satisfy) with her job.
A. satisfying
B. satisfaction
C. dissatisfaction
D. satisfactory
Câu 12: The Golden Gate Bridge is a famous bridge in San Francisco. The bridge has a red color, but gray
clouds often surround it. On clear days people come to take pictures of the bridge. The pictures show the
green hills next to the bridge and the blue water under it.
What is this text mostly about?
A. Gray clouds
B. A famous bridge
C. San Francisco
D. Taking photographs
Câu 13: She's entered a crossword ________.
A. competitor
B. competed
C. competition
D. competing
Câu 14: The _____ of light bulb was one of the most important development in the 20th century.
A. invented
B. inventive
C. invention
D. inventor
Câu 15: Television is one of man's most important means of communication. It brings pictures and sounds
from around the world into millions of homes. A person with a television set can sit in his house and watch
the President compose a speech or visit a foreign country. He can see a war being fought and watch
statesmen try to bring about peace. Through television, home viewers can see and learn about people, places
and things in faraway lands. TV even takes its viewers out of this world. It brings them coverage of
America's astronauts as the astronauts explore outer space.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The importance of television.
B. Entertainment programs on television.
C. Visiting foreign countries through television.
D. Exploring outer space.
Câu 1: There's been an obvious _____ in your English since you arrived.
A. improving
B. improve
C. improved
D. improvement
Câu 2: Flexible working hours encourages employee’s _______ to the company.
A. hard work
B. attitude
C. loyalty
D. laziness
Câu 3: Which word is associated with the topic “leisure”?
A. school
B. work
C. computer
D. relax
Câu 4: Potatoes can provide one-third of our daily _____ of vitamin C.
A. required
B. requiring
C. require
D. requirement
Câu 5: We were waiting for the _____ of new plans for the city’s center.
A. developing
B. developed
C. development
D. develop
Câu 6: Being a high achiever can be a great thing. ______, however, can be unhealthy and contribute to
stress, poor relationships, and fear.
A. unachievable
B. achievement
C. achievable
D. overachievement
Câu 7: Football, basketball, _____ and are all team sports.
A. Karate
B. Volleyball
C. Yoga
D. Boxing
Câu 8: Malnutrition can be caused by a low intake of specific nutrients. For example, a lack of vitamin C
can cause scurvy; a lack of vitamin B12, copper, or iron can cause anemia.
A lack of iron can cause _______.
A. Anemia
B. Marasmus
C. Scurvy
D. Kwashiork
Câu 9: Thanksgiving is associated with the time when Europeans first came to North America. In 1620 the
ship the Mayflowers arrived, bringing about 150 people who today are usually called “Pilgrims”. They
arrived at the beginning of a very hard winter and could not find enough to eat, so many of them died. But in
the following summer Native Americans showed them what foods were safe to eat, so that they could save
food for the next winter. They held a big celebration to thank God and the Native Americans for the fact that
they had survived.
According to the passage Pilgrims are ______.
A. trips that religious people make to a holy place
B. people who left their home and went to live in North America in the early 17th century
C. people who travelled to America by ships
D. native Americans who live in North America
Câu 10: I can recommend the chicken in mushroom sauce - it's _____.
A. terrible
B. awful
C. bad
D. delicious
Câu 1: The museum is full of rare and _____ treasures
A. precious
B. worthless
C. ordinary
D. common
Câu 2: Broadcasting companies are putting their primetime shows directly on the Internet and movie rental
stores are _______ their DVD collections to digital libraries.
A. translating
B. converting
C. making
D. moving
Câu 3:
Although the amount of money that people earn is in reality largely determined by market forces, this should
not prevent us from seeking some way to decide what is the right pay for the job. A starting point for such an
investigation would be to try to decide the ratio which ought to exist between the highest and the lowest paid.
The picture is made more complicate by two factors: firstly, by the “social wage”, i.e, the welfare benefits
which every citizen receives; and secondly, by the taxation system, which is often used as an instrument of
social justice by taxing high incomes at a very high rate indeed. Allowing for these two things, most
countries now regard a ratio of 7:1 as socially acceptable. If it is less, the highly-qualified people carrying
heavy responsibilities become disillusioned and might even end up by emigration (the so-
called “brain-drain” is evidence that this can happen). If it is more, the gap between rich and poor will be so
great that it will lead social tensions and ultimately to violence.
The author mentions “brain-drain” as evidence to show that _____.
A. high taxation is a useful and effective instrument of social justice
B. the poor are generally more patriotic than the rich
C. people with jobs or responsibility expect to be highly paid
D. well-educated people are prepared to emigrate whenever they can get a better paid job
Câu 4:
Langston Hughes was one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century. He was born in Joplin,
Missouri, and moved to Cleveland at the age of 14. Several years later, he spent one year in Mexico before
attending Columbia University in New York. For a few years after that, he travelled the world as a seaman,
visiting ports around the world and writing some poetry.
Where was Hughes born?
A. Cleveland
B. Mexico
C. Missouri
D. Columbia
Câu 5: Thanksgiving is celebrated in the US on the fourth Thursday in November. For many Americans it is
the most important holiday besides Christmas. Schools, offices and most businesses close for Thanksgiving,
and many people make the whole weekend a vacation.
In the Unites States, Thanksgiving is _______.
A. more important than Christmas
B. a religious celebration held by Christians only
C. celebrated in schools, business and offices
D. on the fourth Thursday in November
Câu 6: In Japan, for example, young people spend an average of two and a half hours watching TV or
playing computer games every day. This is a dramatic change from a hundred years ago. Then, Japanese
young people often spent time doing origami (a special kind of art with paper) or practicing calligraphy (a
special kind of artistic handwriting). It was also traditional for the whole family to get together every evening
to talk and have tea.
What is “origami”?
A. A way to drink tea.
B. A special kind of artistic handwriting.
C. A kind of art with paper.
D. A kind of communication.
Câu 7: Which word is associated with the topic “computer”?
A. school
B. download
C. food
D. common
Câu 8:
One of the most difficult questions to answer is how much a job is worth. We naturally expect that a doctor’s
salary will be higher than a bus conductor’s wage. But the question becomes much more difficult to answer
when we compare, say, a miner with an engineer, or an unskilled man working on an oil-rig in the North Sea
with a teacher in a secondary school. What the doctor, the engineer and teacher have is many years of
training in order to obtain the necessary qualifications for their professions. We feel instinctively that these
skills and these years, when they were studying instead of earning money, should be rewarded.
The professional man, such as the doctor, should be well paid because ______.
A. his work involves much great intelligence than, say, a bus conductor’s
B. he has spent several years learning how to do his job
C. he has to work much harder than most other people
D. he knows more than other people about his subject
Câu 9: University Entrance Examination is very important to Vietnamese students. High school graduates
have to take it and get high results to be admitted to universities. The pressure on the candidates remains very
high despite the measures that have been taken to reduce the heat around these exams, since securing a place
in a state university is considered a major step towards a successful career for young people, especially those
from rural areas or disadvantaged families.
University Entrance Examination in Vietnam is very _______.
A. interesting
B. free
C. stressful
D. easy
Câu 10: Malnutrition is a disorder resulting from too little food too much food, food lacking in the proper
nutrients, or food that cannot be digested by the body. There are a number of types of malnutrition. If the
body is particularly low in calories, a condition called “marasmus” results. It is called “kwashiork” or if the
diet islow in protein.
What is “marasmus”?
A. Lack of minerals
B. A lack of vitamin
C. A lack of calories
D. A lack of protein
Câu 1: I suppose the play is quite ____, but it is let down by the actors' weak performances.
A. humorous
B. nervous
C. delicious
D. anxious
Câu 2: So I don't think we should be so quick to say goodbye to the TV. In fact, I think it has many more
years left in it! I certainly won't be swapping my TV for the latest laptop and will continue to enjoy relaxing
in front of it in the evenings.
What might the author say about the TV?
A. "It's not as important as it used to be."
B. "It will remain a popular form of ertainment."
C. "Eventually, mobile phones and laptops will replace it."
D. "We need fewer channels and better quality programmes."
Câu 5: She took a course in abnormal _____ (psy).
A. psychology
B. psychiatric
C. psychological
D. psycho
Câu 6: In 1973, Gates was accepted at Harvard University. His parents were happy. They thought he would
get over his obsession with computers and become a lawyer like his father. Two years later, Gates dropped
out of Harvard to work on a computer program with his friend Allen. They worked eighteen hours a day in a
dormitory room at Harvard. They were writing the program that would run one of the first personal
computers. In 1975, they created a company called Microsoft to sell their product.
The phrase "dropped out of" as bold mean __________.
A. got over
B. took part in
C. stopped taking class at
D. graduated from
Câu 9: Which word is NOT associated with “stress”?
A. pleasure
B. worry
C. hectic
D. pressure
Câu 10: The party that was elected to power has no experience of _____.
A. governor
B. governed
C. government
D. govern
Câu 11: The over-consumption of high-calorie food can lead to obesity, which affects approximately 15% of
all adults and 10% of all children.
What percent of adults suffer from obesity?
A. 20%
B. 15%
C. 5%
D. 10%
Câu 12:
You can argue that a man who does a job which brings him personal satisfaction is already receiving part of
his reward in the form of aso-called “psychic wage”, and that it is the man with the boring, repetitive job
who needs more money to make up for the soul-destroying monotony of his work. It is significant that that
those jobs which are traditionally regarded as “vocations” - nursing, teaching and the Church, for example -
continue to be poorly paid, while others, such as those in the world of sport or entertainment, carry financial
rewards out of all proportion to their social worth.
The argument of the “psychic wage” is used to explain why ______.
A. people who do socially important work are not always well paid
B. you should not try to compare the pay of different professions
C. people who do monotonous jobs are highly paid
D. some professional people are paid more than others
Câu 1: Too much jogging could be a problem!
Running is good for our health. A recent study says that running too much is bad for us and it doesn’t always
make our lives longer. A specialist said too much running can damage your heart. Long-distance runners and
people who never exercise can have the same risk of having a heart attack.
Too much running could make our lives_____.
A. longer
B. safer
C. shorter
D. happier
Câu 2: I _____ a little bit of weightlifting while I was at college.
A. jumped
B. played
C. did
D. went
Câu 5: He trained as a _____ (socio) at the university.
A. sociologically
B. sociology
C. sociological
D. sociologist
Câu 6: It was annoying to have to keep turning to the back of the book for clarification and _____ of points
in the text.
A. transmission
B. elaboration
C. acquisition
D. admission
Câu 9: We are still waiting for the court to pronounce _____ on the case
A. judgment
B. measurement
C. achievement
D. development
Câu 10: Harvard University is well-known for its _____ excellence.
A. organic
B. athletic
C. logic
D. academic
Câu 11: Money is often a source of tension and _____ in young married couples.
A. agree
B. disagree
C. disagreement
D. agreement
Câu 12:
It used to be that people would drink coffee or tea in the morning to pick them up and get them going for the
day. Then cola drinks hit the market. With lots of caffeine and sugar, these beverages soon became the pick-
me-up of choice for many adults and teenagers. Now drink companies are putting out so-called "energy
drinks." These beverages have the specific aim of giving tired consumers more energy.
The beverages mentioned aim to give consumers ________.
A. caffein
B. more energy
C. more choices
D. sugar
Câu 1:
The TV is still a very popular way a lot of us get our entertainment at home. It offers us the chance to see top
musical artists, great films and documentaries and sometimes, thanks to important live events, it has the
power to bring the whole country and all ages together in a way the Internet never could. How often do
thousands or even millions of friends or families sit down at the same time to watch something together
online?
What does the author say about TV?
A. It is more popular than the Internet.
B. It is more popular with certain age groups.
C. It's the only way to see important live events.
D. It can attract huge audiences for live events.
Câu 2: We raised our fists in the air _____ and hugged each other.
A. victories
B. victorious
C. victorian
D. victoriously
Câu 5: Clearly _____ shows us that civilizations have formed during 5000-year processes over hundreds of
thousand years.
A. archaeological
B. archaeology
C. archaeologic
D. architectural
Câu 6: She graduated with high _____ from the University of Michigan.
A. distinct
B. distinctly
C. distinction
D. distinctive
Câu 9:
In the year 2004, it was estimated that nearly 1 million Vietnamese students took the University Entrance
Examination, but on average only 1 out of 5 candidates succeeded. Normally, candidates take 3 exam
subjects, and each lasts for 180 minutes for the fixed group of subjects they choose.
In 2004, the proportion of the students who got success in University Entrance Examination was about
_______ percent.
A. 5
B. 10
C. 20
D. 50
Câu 10: Which word is associated with the topic “popular”?
A. commuting
B. email
C. work
D. frequent
Câu 1: Taj Mahal was built by King Shah Jahan in 1653 in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. From the
time they got married, they wouldn't be separated. She followed him to wars, advised him on affairs of state,
and was loved by his people for her good work.
Why did King Shah Jahan build the Taj Mah?
A. to show his love for wife
B. to make more world wonder
C. for wife to live in
D. to show his great power
Câu 2:
The Taj Mahal is definitely worth more than a single visit. As it is built with white marble stones, its
character changes in different lights. It looks more beautiful at sunrise and sunset. At sunset, for example, the
color of the Taj Mahal changes from white to yellow, then to pink. As the moon rises, it turns a silvery white.
To show respect to the Taj Mahal, tourists are asked to take off their shoes during their visit.
It can be inferred from the passage that the writer _____.
A. has never visited the Taj Mahal
B. doesn't think the Taj Mahal worth a visit
C. thinks highly of the Taj Mahal
D. believes the Taj Mahal is the world's largest wonder
Câu 3: I’ve got to pick up a package at the post _____.
A. line
B. man
C. office
D. book
Câu 4:
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has 150 member countries. They are looking to improve trade. Trade
means the buying and selling goods. The WTO provides a place where these countries can talk about what
they need. The goal of the WTO is to make trade grow by removing legal barriers between countries. Free
and easy trade is the WTO’s goal. It supports rich countries and helps poor ones get ahead. It is one way of
improving the lives of more people in the world. It asks countries to make laws that help this process. Every
year, more countries apply to be in the WTO.
It can be inferred from the passage that _____.
A. the WTO’s goal is to trade with other organizations
B. few countries want to become a member of the WTO
C. the WTO is a multi-national organization
D. the WTO helps remove political barriers between countries
Câu 5: This _____ tennis player has won many championships.
A. experiencing
B. experienced
C. experiences
D. experience
Câu 6: You’ll just have to be _____ and wait till I complete this task.
A. patient
B. bored
C. creative
D. angry
Câu 7: Students should remind themselves that feeling nervous is normal. Nervousness is a typical reaction
to exams. All students will feel it. The key is to put these nerves to positive use. Being reminded of what they
do know and the time they have put into study can help them feel confident that they can reach their
potential.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
A. Nervousness: a normal reaction to exams
B. Ways to become clam
C. How to be confident
D. Keeping time is useful
Câu 8: Last week, I went to salon and asked _____ to change my hairstyle.
A. hairdresser
B. firefighter
C. computer
D. car driver
Câu 9: My schedule is _____ - I could arrange to meet with you any day next week
A. flexible
B. motivated
C. dynamic
D. energetic
Câu 10: Police are investigating the death of an _____ man whose body was found yesterday.
A. identified
B. identify
C. unidentical
D. unidentified
Câu 11: It's _____ to call people by their first names at these formal events.
A. correctness
B. incorrect
C. corrected
D. correct
Câu 12: Which prefix makes “possible” negative?
A. Im-
B. Dis-
C. Un-
D. In-
Câu 13: Tianjin University celebrated its hundredth anniversary in 1995, followed by Xi'an Jiaotong and
Shanghai Jiaotong Universities in 1996. Other leading universities, such as Zhejiang University (1897),
Beijing University (1898), and Nanjing University (1902) also recently celebrated their hundredth
anniversaries, one after another. These celebrations marked the beginning of a new chapter in Chinese higher
education.
Which university celebrated the hundredth anniversaries in 2002?
A. Nanjing University
B. Xi'an Jiaotong University
C. Shanghai Jiaotong University
D. Beijing University
Câu 14: This will be a/an _____ text for teachers of foreign languages, those responsible for training
teachers and applied linguists.
A. unvaluable
B. valueless
C. valued
D. invaluable
Câu 15: Which prefix makes “aware” negative?
A. Un-
B. Im-
C. Dis-
D. In-
Câu 1: I’ve always been _____ in music.
A. interested
B. interest
C. interesting
D. interests
Câu 2: I booked my holiday through my local _____.
A. police officer
B. bookkeeper
C. office manager
D. travel agent
Câu 3: This task is a _____ - up to the first one and you're expected to finish it as soon as possible
A. go
B. come
C. run
D. follow
Câu 4: She's young and _____. She will be a great addition to the team.
A. energizing
B. energy
C. energetic
D. energize
Câu 5: Nobody knows for sure how all of the ingredients in energy drinks work together. Dr. Brent Bauer,
one of the directors at the Mayo Clinic in the US, cautions people about believing all the claims energy
drinks make. He says, “It is plausible if you put all these things together, you will get a good result”.
However, Dr. Bauer adds the mix of ingredients could also have a negative impact on the body. – “We just
don't know at this point,” he says.
What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Dr. Brent Bauer is the director at the Mayo Clinic
B. Energy drink is bad for people
C. Teenagers should not choose energy drinks.
D. It is uncertain whether energy drinks are healthy.
Câu 6: Prevent a heart _____ by eating properly and getting enough exercise.
A. hurt
B. beat
C. attack
D. stroke
Câu 7: The four main areas that determine your carbon _____ are electricity usage, oil or natural gas usage,
car mileage, and airplane trips.
A. handcuff
B. battlefield
C. backdrop
D. footprint
Câu 8: I think gas heating is more _____ than electric heating since it wastes less energy. It’s also more
_____ because it heats the house better.
A. inefficient/ effective
B. ineffective/ efficient
C. efficient/ effective
D. effective/ efficient
Câu 9:
Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant
language of international communication. English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having
incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1066.
However, during the course of the next two centuries, English began to spread around the globe as a result of
exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work. Thus, small enclaves of
English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world. As these communities
developed, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking and
diplomacy.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The Norman invasion of 1066.
B. The French influence on English.
C. The development of English.
D. The use of English for science and technology.
Câu 10: I really thought I was going to fall - it was a _____ moment.
A. scared
B. scare
C. scaring
D. scary
Câu 11:
Jean spent her first few years in Hooper and her family moved to Otsego early in her life. She was only ten
when her father died unexpectedly, leaving her mother to raise and support their family alone. Her mother
soon went to work outside the home to provide for the family, and Jean, being one of the oldest, had to help
care for her younger siblings.
Before Jean's father passed away, her mother used to _____.
A. support the family alone
B. work as a secretary
C. be a housewife
D. work outside the home
Câu 12: The architects have made _____ use of glass and transparent plastic.
A. imagined
B. imaginary
C. imagination
D. imaginative
Câu 13: Nations which cannot produce its own energy will face an _____ future.
A. secured
B. insecure
C. securer
D. security
Câu 14:
Europa is the smallest of planet Jupiter's four largest moons and the second moon out from Jupiter. Until
1979, it was just another astronomy textbook statistic. Then came the close-up images obtained by the
exploratory spacecraft Voyager 2, and within days, Europa was transformed into one of the solar system's
most intriguing worlds.
 It can be inferred from the passage that prior to 1979 astronomy textbooks _____.
A. did not emphasize Europa because little information was available
B. did not mention Europa because it had not yet been discovered
C. provided many false statistics about Europa
D. considered Europa the most important of Jupiter's moons
Câu 15:
While still in high school, Jean met a young man named Charles "Chuck" Holly, at a dance in Alamo; and
they were quite taken with each other. Over the next few years, their love for each other blossomed and they
were married on February 24, 1953, while Jean was still in school. At the time, Chuck was serving his
country in the military, and had come home on leave to marry his sweetheart.
Jean's husband was a _____.
A. soldier
B. dancer
C. teacher
D. doctor
Câu 1: They’re digging a new swimming _____ in the park.
A. office
B. game
C. suit
D. pool
Câu 2: He is very _____. He is not afraid of taking risks.
A. adventuring
B. adventure
C. adventurer
D. adventurous
Câu 10: Will you do me a _____ and turn the oven on at four o’clock?
A. favor
B. favored
C. favors
D. favorite
Câu 11: The body language people use often communicates more about their feelings than the words they
are saying. We use body movements, hand gestures, facial expressions, and changes in our voice to
communicate with each other. Although some body language is universal, many gestures are culturally
specific.
It is inferred from the passage that body language _____.
A. can be used to greet each other in public
B. are not used to communicate our feelings
C. may have different meaning in different countries
D. helps people change their voices
Câu 1: A variety of policy initiatives have been undertaken aimed at _____ the economy.
A. demolishing
B. enacting
C. surviving
D. revitalizing
Câu 2:
Yellowstone National Park, located in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, was established as the first national
park in the United States. This park is a popular destination for visitors who enjoy ecological tourism as it
offers forests, mountains, and abundant ecosystems to explore. Some of Yellowstone’s most well-known
landmarks are its geothermal hot springs and geysers, the most famous of which is named Old Faithful.
Yellowstone is an important national park in the United States because_____.
A. It is the most ecologically diverse natural park
B. It is the most visited U.S. national park
C. It is the country’s first national park
D. It is the largest U.S. national park
Câu 3: Bats are known for flying around at night and sleeping during the day. You may have seen pictures of
bats sleeping upside down in caves. Bats have other daytime resting places, too. They sleep in trees, in old
buildings, and even under bridges. More than a million bats sleep under one bridge in Austin, Texas. This
colony, or group, contains about as many bats as there are people in the city!
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Bats are active at night.
B. There are many bats in the city.
C. Bats sleep in many different kinds of places during the day.
D. A huge group of bats sleeps under a bridge.
Câu 4:
At the time of the American Civil War, doctors had little training and knowledge. They didn't know that
diseases were spread by bacteria. They didn't have medicines to keep infections from developing in soldiers'
wounds. Knowledge in the field of medicine had not changed much for hundreds of years. On the other hand,
guns and other weapons had been greatly improved over the years. Some guns, known as repeating rifles,
could fire more than one bullet before being loaded again. These new weapons caused terrible wounds that
doctors were unable to treat. Many soldiers died from infections.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. A great number of soldiers were infected by.
B. Doctors knew little about how to treat or prevent diseases caused by bacteria.
C. New and advanced weapons caused serious wounds in soldiers.
D. There were more weapons produced than medicine.
Câu 5: Joanne is happy. She smiles _____.
A. happily
B. happiness
C. unhappy
D. happy
Câu 6: Why should you exercise? When you exercise, you lower your chances of getting sick. For example,
exercise makes your heart healthier and your body stronger. It improves your mood and can make you feel
calm. Regular exercise helps you think more clearly, so you can get more done during the day. Exercise can
even help you sleep better at night. Regular exercise can make your life better in so many ways!
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. People who often exercise feel happier.
B. Doing exercise makes our body stronger.
C. Regular exercise can improve your sleep.
D. There are many reasons why people should exercise.
Câu 7:
A: My son has slept very _____ for a week.
B: Is there something that has happened to him _____?
A. lately/ lately
B. late/ late
C. lately/ late
D. late/ lately
Câu 8:
I usually like driving on the highway more than in the city. During the morning rush hour, though, it’s not
very enjoyable. The heavy traffic is a little bit annoying. So, I always listen to my favorite classical music
CD’s in the car – Chopin, Mozart, and Bach. That cheers me up a lot.
Which kind of music CD’s does he enjoy listening to in the car?
A. Disco
B. Heavy mental
C. Classical
D. Jazz
Câu 9: The party was _____ good. What a pity you missed it.
A. too
B. really
C. quite
D. a bit
Câu 10:
For the sinking of the Titanic was, if not the most tragic, certainly the most famous sea disaster in the history
of ocean travel. The Titanic was built as a luxury liner, intended to be the fastest in the world, and great deal
of publicity had surrounded it. The last point probably explains why so many important people from all
walks of life were on the boat when it went down. The Titanic was on its maiden voyage to America in 1912
when it struck an ice berg and sank. Of its 2,300 passengers, more than two-thirds were drowned. Because
the Titanic was thought to be virtually unsinkable, no one was prepared for the tragedy.
Why were so many important people on board?
A. The Titanic had received a lot of publicity.
B. The Titanic was a luxury liner.
C. It was the fastest liner in the world.
D. They wanted to go to America.
Câu 1: These _____ _____ options are also much more _____ to improve the welfare of farm families.
A. environmentally/ friendly/ likely
B. environmental/ friendly/ likely
C. friendly/ environment/ like
D. friendly/ environmentally/ like
Câu 2: Jack is _____ upset about losing his keys.
A. terribly
B. terrific
C. terrible
D. terrified
Câu 3: He gave a very _____ and often shocking description of his time in prison.
A. vivid
B. loyal
C. curious
D. pleasant
Câu 4: I _____ hope that he retains his position because he is _____ about his work.
A. sincerely/ passionate
B. sincere/ passionate
C. sincere/ passionately
D. sincerely/ passionately
Câu 5: The passengers were lucky to _____ the accident.
A. make
B. cause
C. survive
D. have
Câu 6: London is a famous and historic city. It is the capital of England in the United Kingdom. The city is
quite popular for international tourism because London is home to one of the oldest monarchies in the
western hemisphere. Rita and Joanne recently traveled to London. They were very excited for their trip
because this was their first journey overseas from the United States.
Why were Rita and Joanne excited for their trip?
A. London is home to the oldest monarchies.
B. They went to London by sea.
C. London is a popular city.
D. They had never travelled abroad before.
Câu 7: Oranges have a lot of _____ C.
A. vitamin
B. lights
C. problems
D. health
Câu 8:
Today more and more women are actively participating in social activities both in urban and rural areas.
Specifically, they have shined brightly in even many fields commonly regarded as the man's areas such as
business, scientific research and social management. In some areas, women even show more overwhelming
power than men. The image of contemporary Vietnamese women with creativeness, dynamism, success has
become popular in Vietnam's society.
What is the text about?
A. The Vietnamese sex discrimination.
B. The changes in the status of Vietnamese women.
C. The Vietnamese women's liberation.
D. The discrimination that Vietnamese women have to face.
Câu 9: It started raining, but _____ I had my umbrella with me.
A. luckily
B. unlucky
C. unluckily
D. lucky
Câu 10: Gravity is the force that makes things fall to Earth. You can't see or touch it, but without gravity, life
on Earth would be quite different. Everything would simply float away. If you jumped up, you would fly off
into space. If you threw a baseball, it would never come down. Gravity is also the force that keeps Earth
orbiting around the sun. So, without gravity, Earth might float away, too.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. If there is not gravity, you can jump off into space.
B. Without gravity, Earth wouldn’t orbit the sun.
C. People can easily touch gravity.
D. Life on Earth would be different without gravity.
Câu 1:
The WTO helps trade in several ways. First, it asks countries to treat each other equally. They should not
give special trade deals toa particular country. Also, these countries should not try to stop foreign products
from any one country. The idea is that goods and services should be able to cross borders easily. A second
way to improve trade is to lower tariffs. These are special taxes for things bought and sold. Thirdly,
strengthening trade is to make sure that the rules will stay the same. In order for people to invest their money,
they need to feel secure for the future. The last way to improve trade is to help countries that are poor. The
need help coming up to the level of modem countries. They can be given priority in making deals with other
countries.
Which of the following does NOT support the idea that the WTO provides a way for countries to improve
trade?
A. Countries should allow time to raise taxes.
B. Countries should allow goods and services to cross borders easily.
C. Countries should lower tariffs and make investors feel secure.
D. Countries should be fair to one another and help poor members.
Câu 2: The _____ singer has recorded a song based on the hero of a tall tale
A. ballad
B. folk
C. rock
D. pop
Câu 3:
The Nobel prizes are awarded every year for great work in chemistry, physic, physiology or medicine,
literature, and international peace. The prizes, awarded since 1901, are organized by the Nobel Foundation in
Stockholm. In 1969, a prize for economics given by the Central Bank of Sweden was added. Candidates are
judged by Swedish and Norwegian institutes on their contribution to mankind. Each prize includes a gold
medal, a diploma, and a cash award of about one million dollars.
What is the passage mainly about?
A. The Nobel prizes.
B. Nobel foundation
C. Great contributions to mankind.
D. Swedish institutes
Câu 8: If you have any information _____ the incident, please contact the police.
A. unconcerned
B. concerning
C. concern
D. concerned
Câu 9: The audience applauded _____, confused about whether the show was finished.
A. uncertainly
B. certain
C. uncertain
D. certainly
Câu 10: Children with _____ parents often do better at school than those without.
A. supporting
B. supporter
C. supportive
D. supported
Câu 11: They said they had no intention of hiding the facts, but their behavior was _____ of the opposite.
A. suggest
B. suggested
C. suggestion
D. suggestive
Câu 12:
Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant
language of international communication. English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having
incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1066. Until
the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as Wales,
Scotland, or Ireland. However, during the course of the next two centuries, English began to spread around
the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work.
Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England?
A. In 1066
B. Around 1350
C. Before 1600
D. After 1600
Câu 1: I cannot see customers going round the country to find out which _____ is getting the lowest
commission.
A. firefly
B. waistline
C. car dealer
D. landline
Câu 2: If you really want the promotion, you'll have to be more _____.
A. assertive
B. asserted
C. assertion
D. assert
Câu 3:
Every source of energy has its disadvantages. One way to minimize them is to use less energy. Conservation
efforts coupled with renewable energy resources, such as a combination of solar, water, wind, and
geothermal energy and alternative fuels, such as alcohol and hydrogen, will ensure supplies of clean,
affordable energy for humanity's future.
It can be inferred that to solve our energy problems _____.
A. we will have to stop using many of our modern conveniences
B. scientists will have to find one major source of nonpolluting
C. a combination of conservation and invention will be needed
D. energy scientists will have to find ways to increase our supplies of coal, oil and gas.
Câu 4:
The interior of Europa has been kept warm over the eons by tidal forces generated by the varying
gravitational tugs of the other big moons as they wheel around Jupiter. The tides on Europa pull and relax in
an endless cycle. The resulting internal heat keeps what would otherwise be ice melted almost to the surface.
The crack-like marks on Europa's icy face appear to be fractures which water or slush oozes from below.
What is the effect of Jupiter's other large moons on Europa?
A. They help maintain the gravitational pull on Europa at a steady level.
B. They produce the very hard layer of ice that characterizes Europa.
C. They prevent Europa's subsurface waters from freezing.
D. They prevent tides that could damage Europa's surface.