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CHUYÊN THOẠI NGỌC HẦU (AN GIANG)

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 1. A turtle differs from all other reptiles in that its body is encased in a protective shell of their own.
A. from B. other C. their D. own
Question 2. All the applicants for the job will be equally treated regarding of their sex, age, or nationality.
A. applicants B. be equally treated C. regarding D. nationality
Question 3. Neither the Minister nor his colleagues has given an explanation for the chaos in the financial market last week.
A. Neither B. has given C. for D. financially
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 4. Several measures have been proposed to _________ the problem of unemployment among university graduates.
A. address B. create C. pose D. admit
Question 5. The conference________ by non-governmental organizations was about globalization.
A. is planned B. planned C. is planning D. plans
Question 6. John will look for a job_______ next June.
A. before he passed his exams B. while he was passing his exams
C. after he will pass his exams D. as soon as he passes his exams
Question 7. I presume that they're not coming________ they haven't replied to the invitation..
A. in spite of B. because of C. because D. although
Question 8. The children_________ football happily in the yard when a boy suddenly cried out.
A. have played B. are playing C. played D. were playing
Question 9. I have to try hard day by day so as to win a place at_________ university later
A. a B. an C. the D. (no article)
Question 10. Michael returned to his hometown last summer,________?
A. won't he B. doesn't he C. didn't he D. hasn't he
Question 11. They have________ themselves a series of goals to achieve by the end of the month.
A. set B. reacted C. warned D. admitted
Question 12. He finds physics far______ than other science subjects.
A. more difficult B. the most difficult C. difficult D. most difficult
Question 13. Shelly disagreed with the board's decision. She _________ and went to work for another company.
A. pursued B. resigned C. recruited D. retained
Question 14. Luckily, they successfully_________ the fire and saved all of the children.
A. took out B. put out C. took off D. put off
Question 15. He just ran round like a headless________ when he tried to work on too many projects but ended up not achieving
anything.
A. snake B. horse C. chicken D. duck
Question 16. He thanked us_______ having contributed to cleaning the surrounding environment.
A. for B. on C. with D. to
Question 17. She promised__________ the report by the end of the week.
A. finish B. to finish C. finishing D. finishes
Question 18. You should ask for Henry's advice since he is very______ about gardening.
A. know B. knowledge C. knowledgeable D. knowledgeably
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 19. A. option B. apply C. evolve D. recruit
Question 20. A. probation B. survival C. emotion D. positive
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 21. A. achieve B. chemical C. discharge D. exchange
Question 22. A. danger B. academic C. expectancy D. applicant
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 23. Jack did poorly on his final test. He was aware of the importance of hard work.
A. Not until Jack did poorly on his final test he was aware of the importance of hard work.
B. Only after Jack did poorly on his final test was he aware of the importance of hard work.
C. Poorly though Jack did on his final test, he was aware of the importance of hard work.
D. Hardly had Jack done poorly on his final test when he was aware of the importance of hard work.

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Question 24. Kathy wants to join the singing contest. However, she doesn't have a beautiful voice.
A. Unless Kathy has a more beautiful voice, she can join the singing contest.
B. Kathy wishes she became more beautiful to join the singing contest.
C. If Kathy had a beautiful voice, she would join the singing contest.
D. If only Kathy had had a more beautiful voice, she would have joined the singing contest.
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 25 to 29.
In the past, cell phones were big and heavy. In the future, telephones will still be big. The good news is that people will be able
to fold them in half to make them smaller. The "foldable phone" is now in development.
One company has come up with a smartphone and tablet in one. This device can fold down to the size of a regular cellphone to
make it "pocket-size." The foldable phone has a larger screen, keyboard, and high-quality speakers. This makes easy to use.
The flexible display can go from smartphone to tablet just by unfolding it. The interior screen is so big that it can run three
different apps at the same time. People can watch a video, talk about it, and browse websites online. There are also two batteries
inside the phone - one on each side. Many companies have been looking for ways to improve smartphones. The foldable phone
is unlike anything else that has come before it. This powerful machine is a smartphone, computer, and camera all in one. There
is a current race to get foldable phones on the market. But we'll have to wait and see how well these new smartphones work. If
people like them, maybe one day we will be able to fold and even stretch our phone.
(Adapted from 2000 core English words by Jenna Myers and Thomas Hong)
Question 25. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. The Evolution of Cell Phones B. The Superiority of Large Smartphones
C. The Future of Pocket-Sized Technology D. The Features of Foldable Phones
Question 26. According to paragraph 2, why is the foldable phone user-friendly?
A. It has a larger screen, keyboard, and high-quality speakers.
B. It can be folded or stretched at any time.
C. It can run more than three different apps at the same time.
D. It is a regular cell phone with two batteries inside.
Question 27.The word it in paragraph 2 refers to________.
A. keyboard B. device C. video D. screen
Question 28. The word “run” in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to_________.
A. install B. move C. operate D. download
Question 29. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Cell phones used to be big and heavy in the past.
B. The foldable phone is a combination of a smartphone, computer and camera.
C. A large number of companies have been searching for ways to upgrade smartphones.
D. The foldable phone is currently on the market.
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.
The career one chooses can have a significant impact on their mental and emotional well-being. Studies have shown that job
satisfaction is linked to overall happiness and life satisfaction. When considering a career, one must consider one's passions
and (30)_______.Choosing a career that aligns with one's passions and strengths can lead to a more fulfilling and satisfying
work life. Additionally, it is important to research the job market and consider (31)________ factors such as demand, salary,
and growth potential when making a decision about a career. While financial considerations are important, it is also important
to (32). personal fulfillment and happiness. Finding a job that brings a sense of purpose and meaning can contribute greatly to
overall life satisfaction. It is important to consider one's long-term career goals and plan accordingly. This may involve pursuing
additional education or training, seeking out mentorship or networking opportunities, or taking on new challenges and
responsibilities within one's current job. (33)________choosing a career is a personal decision which requires careful
consideration and self-reflection. Individuals can discover professions (34)_______bring happiness and significance to their
lives by giving priority to their personal satisfaction and development.
Question 30. A. interests B. challenges C. backgrounds D. lifestyles
Question 31. A. few B. some C. little D. much
Question 32. A. nurture B. pursue C. prioritize D. achieve
Question 33. A. Otherwise B. However C. For example D. Finally
Question 34. A. who B. whose C. what D. that
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 35. Anna and Linda are talking about cyberbullying.
- Anna: "I believe that children should be provided guidance on how to deal with cyberbullying."

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- Linda: “_________.This can help them have more enjoyable experiences on the Internet."
A. No doubt. B. Sorry, but you're right.
C. I don't think you're correct. D. Actually, I quite agree anymore.
Question 36. Tim and David are at the zoo.
- Tim: "Can I touch the monkey?"
- David: "________It warns 'No touching animals'."
A. I'm quite sure about that B. I don't think you're right
C. Of course you can D. I'm afraid not
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 37 to 43.
There have been many famous detectives in literature. But one of the first-and certainly the most famous is Sherlock Holmes.
Holmes was created by the British writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the late nineteenth century.
Sherlock Holmes made his first appearance in the work A Study in Scarlet, which was published in 1887. Holmes instantly
became a popular literary figure with the general populace, who demanded that Doyle write more stories involving him. Doyle
compiled and eventually wound up writing fifty-six short stories and four novels that featured Holmes. While he took a break
of several years from creating stories about Holmes, Doyle continued to write Holmes stories until 1927. Among the most
famous of all the works featuring Holmes are The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Blue Carbuncle, and A Scandal in Bohemia.
One of the reasons that Sherlock Holmes was so popular concerns the method he employs to solve his cases: logic. Together
with his partner, Dr. Watson, Holmes uses his powers of observation to detect clues that can help him solve the cases he accepts.
Holmes has an incredibly sharp mind that enables him to determine who the guilty party is or what the problem is. Holmes also
is a master of disguise, which he proves many times, and he is skilled at boxing as well as sword fighting.
While Holmes often solves cases that are unrelated to one another, he has a nemesis with whom he comes into both direct and
indirect conflict in several stories. That person is Professor Moriarty, the leader of a crime ring in London. In one of the
stories, The Final Problem, Holmes and Moriarty fight one another and fall to their deaths by plunging down a steep cliff near
a waterfall. When he wrote that story, Doyle had tired of Holmes and wanted to kill off the character. He then refrained
from writing about Holmes for many years but public demand for more detective stories induced him to bring Holmes back
from the dead and to continue writing.
(Adapted from Reading Intermediate)
Question 37. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: The Creator of Sherlock Holmes
B. The Most Famous Detectives in the World
C. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson
D. A Brief Biography of Sherlock Holmes
Question 38. The word "him" in paragraph 2 refers to__________.
A. Sherlock Holmes B. criminal C. children D. populace
Question 39. In paragraph 4, the word "nemesis" is closest in meaning to_________.
A. competitor B. rival C. peer D. partner
Question 40. According to the passage, which is NOT TRUE about Sherlock Holmes?
A. He was fluent in several foreign languages.
B. He often resorted to fighting during his investigations.
C. He discouraged Dr. Watson to become more observant.
D. He relied upon logic to solve various mysteries.
Question 41. In paragraph 4, the phrase "refrained from" is closest in meaning to_______.
A. continued B. resumed C. postponed D. remained
Question 42. What does the author imply about Professor Moriarty?
A. There is an unknown reason why he engaged in a life of crime.
B. Critics consider him to be the greatest literary villain in history,
C. Sherlock Holmes and he are related to one another.
D. He fails to encounter Holmes in some stories he is involved in.
Question 43. Why did Doyle kill Sherlock Holmes in one of his stories?
A. His fans demanded that Holmes be killed off.
B. Killing Holmes would help Doyle increase his sales.
C. It was too difficult for him to come up with new storylines.
D. He had no desire to write about Holmes anymore.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the
following questions.
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A. exceptional B. irrelevant C. excessive D. overextended
Question 45. The sun is a powerful energy source, and this energy source can be harnessed by installing solar panels
A. depleted B. exploited C. devastated D. expressed
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 46. Experts often forecast an upswing in an economy after a protracted slowdown.
A. a reform B. inflation C. an improvement D. a decline
Question 47. Don't get angry with such a thing. It's only a storm in a teacup.
A. serious problem B. trivial thing C. commercial tension D. financial issue
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 48. The last time I saw my grandmother was at my sister's wedding.
A. I haven't seen my grandmother since my sister's wedding.
B. I saw my grandmother since my sister's wedding.
C. I didn't see my grandmother since my sister's wedding.
D. I have seen my grandmother since my sister's wedding.
Question 49. I thought it was not necessary to book tickets for the film in advance, but I was wrong.
A. I needn't have booked tickets for the film in advance.
B. I couldn't have booked tickets for the film in advance.
C. I should have booked tickets for the film in advance.
D. I must have booked tickets for the film in advance.
Question 50. "If I were you, I would rent another room” said my friend.
A. My friend threatened me to rent another room.
B. My friend was thinking about renting another room.
C. My friend insisted on renting another room.
D. My friend advised me to rent another room.
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