TEST 5

SECTION A. LISTENING (4/18 POINTS)

Bài nghe gồm 2 phần, mỗi phần thí sinh được nghe 2 lần. Thí sinh làm theo hướng dẫn của giám thị coi thi.
Part 1: You will hear a man phoning a woman who live in an English city called Banford to get some advice
about moving to that city and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each
answer on your answer sheet. You will hear twice. First, you have some time to look at question from 1 to 10.
(2.0 points)
Moving to Banford City
Example
Linda recommends living in suburb of: …..Dalton…..
Accommodation
● Average rent: (1) £ ___8.50______ a month
Transport
● Linda (2) _____cycles______ to work.
● There is almost (3) _____parking_______ in city centre
● (4) ____Trains_______ to London every 30 minutes
● Poor (5) _____train service________ at weekends
Advantages of living in Banford
● (6) __Brand________ new cinema opened recently
● (7) ____Hospital______ has excellent reputation
● Good (8) _____dentist______ on Bridge Street
Meet Linda
● Meet Linda on (9) ___Thursday________ after 5.30 pm
● In the (10) _____cafe______ opposite the station

Part 2: You will hear an interview with a student called Sarah Mercer, who is planning to become a weather
forecaster. Listen and choose the correct answer to each question. Write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
You will hear the conversation twice (2.0 points)
1. Why did Sarah first become interested in the weather?
A. She studied weather in school science lessons.
B. She saw programs about weather on TV.
C. She had experience of bad weather where she lived.
D. She heard programs about weather on radio.
2. Who encouraged Sarah's interest in the weather at home?
A. her uncle B. her father C. her grandfather D. her mother
3. Pupils at Sarah's school club _________.
A. provided information to the school for projects
B. produced a book about the weather
C. set up equipment for studying the weather
D. give information to the school club
4. What mistake did Sarah's family make during a sailing trip?
A. They failed to check weather forecasts regularly.
B. They hadn't made preparations for bad weather.
C. They didn't recognize signs of bad weather coming.
D. They made preparations for good weather.
5. Sarah thinks in the future she'd like to ________.
A. work in the area of sport C. stay in the area
B. be on TV weather programs D. travel abroad for her job

SECTION B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (4/18 POINTS)

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Part 1. Choose the best word or phrase to complete the following sentences. Write A, B, C or D on your
answer sheet. (1.5 points)
1. Linda wore a ________ hat to the festival last week.
A. yellow Mexican beautiful B. Mexican yellow beautiful
C. beautiful yellow Mexican D. beautiful Mexican yellow
2. We will have to wait __________ three weeks for the results.
A. another B. other C. the others D. others
3. It is necessary that he _________ English because it is useful for his work.
A. learns B. learn C. to learn D. has learned
4. The new school complex cost __________ the city council had budgeted for.
A. twice more by far than B. twice as many as
C. almost twice as much as D. twice more than
5. It seems that she doesn't have the ability to explain things clearly, __________?
A. doesn't it B. does she C. does it D. doesn't she
6. Vitamin E is available from so many food sources that no normal diet could possibly be deficient __________
it.
A. in B. of C. from D. for
7. Sportsmen __________ their political differences on the sports field.
A. take place B. put aside C. take part D. keep apart
8. The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted _________ a good answer.
A. put up with B. keep pace with C. made way for D. came up with
9. A few kind words at the right time __________ all the difference.
A. do B. give C. make D. take
10. After the concert, everyone had to __________ home through the thick snow.
A. trudge B. tread C. trace D. trickle
11. Before stir-frying, you should __________ the sliced beef in a little oil for half an hour. It will be tender that
way.
A. marinate B. garnish C. embroider D. versatile
12. Don't worry about her, she was rather ill this morning, but now she's full of _________.
A. sprouts B. beans C. chips D. berries
13. How can he treat his own _________ that way?
A. heart to heart B. flesh and blood C. heart and soul D. skin and bone
14. Paul and Daisy are discussing about life in the future.
Paul: "I believe space travel will become more affordable for many people in the future."
Daisy: "__________"
A. It doesn't matter at all. B. I am sorry to hear that.
C. It is very kind of you to say so. D. There's no doubt about that.
15. Mr. Pike, a teacher of Maths, is talking to Mai about the ways to study effectively.
Mr. Pike: "Self-studying is an inseparable part of effective learning." - Mai: "___________”
A. By all means! B. Good job! C. I'll say! D. I got a clue.
Part 2. Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. (0.3 point)
1. We are conducting a survey to find out what our customers think of their local bus service.
A. making up B. carrying out C. taking part in D. responding
2 . How are governments addressing the problem of inequality in wages?
A. solving B. raising C. creating D. ignoring
3. The psychology of girls at puberty will have many changes leading to different personalities, thoughts and
habits.
A. in infancy B. in adolescence C. in youth D. in the lees of life
Part 3. Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. (0.2 point)
1. Today students are under a lot of pressure due to the high expectation from their parents and teachers.

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 A. relaxation B. nervousness C. emotion D. stress
2. Another twenty engineers have been taken on to accelerate the design work in the assembly department.
A. employed B. sacked C. promoted D. demoted

Part 4. Supply the appropriate form of the words in CAPITAL to complete each sentence. Write them on
your answer sheet. (2.0 points)
1. The __________ unit in France was the Franc. (MONEY)
2. People must learn about keeping the environment ____________. (POLLUTE)
3. There were only a ___________ of people at the match. (HAND)
4. Traditional ___________ are good source of fun and entertainment. (CELEBRATE)
5. He was fined 500€ and ____________ from driving for three years. (QUALIFY)
6. I ____________ dropped my smart phone into the water. I did it by mistake. (INTEND)
7. It was hard to ____________ between the two styles of music. (DIFFERENCE)
8. Parental divorce has often been assumed to have ____________ effects on children. (DELETE)
9. While it is crucial to learn and grow from the disappointments, it is ___________ important to recognise
accomplishments. (EQUAL)
10. To avoid __________ on the journey, we'd better pack these glasses in either cotton wool or soft paper.
(BREAK)

SECTION C. READING (5/18 POINTS)

Part 1: Read the following passage and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to fill in each of the blanks.
Write them on your answer sheet. (2.0 points)
THE CHANGING EARTH
Although the earth was formed about 4,500 million years ago, human beings have (1) __________ it for
less than half a million years. Within this time, population has increased bugely and people have had a vast impact
(2) __________ the earth. They have long been able to put the forces of nature to use. Now, with modern
technology, they have the power to (3) ___________ the balance of life on earth.
Reports back from the first astronauts helped dispel the dangerous (4) __________ that the world had no
boundaries and had militless resources. Moreover, ecologists have shown that all forms of life on earth are
interconnected, so it (5) ____________ that all human activity has an effect on the natural environment.
In recent years, people have been (6) _____________ the environment under stress. (7) ____________,
certain raw materias such as timber, water and minerals are beginning to short. Pollution and the disposal of waste
are already critical issues, and the state of the environment is fast becoming the most pressing problem (8)
____________ us all. The way we respond to the challenge will have a profound effect on the earth and its life
support (9) ___________.
However, despite all these threats there are (10) __________ signs. Over the past few decades, the growth
in population has been more than matched by food production, indicating that we should be able to feed ourselves
for some time yet.
1. A. invaded B. owned C. inhabited D. evolved
2. A. in B. for C. upon D. with
3. A. alter B. make C. exchange D. stand
4. A. judgement B. notion C. reflection D. concept
5. A. results B. follows C. complies D. develops
6. A. putting B. threatening C. creating D. covering
7. A. As a result B. Moreover C. Otherwise D. However
8. A. encountering B. opposing C. meeting D. confronting
9. A. projects B. systems C. methods D. routines
10. A. stimulating B. welcoming C. satisfying D. reassuring

Part 2. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. Write the words on your answer sheet. (2.0
points)
Animal behaviorists used to think that a dog's bark was simply a way of (1) __________ attention. Now a

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new study suggests that dogs have specific barks, and that they vary the pitch and pace of these to (2) __________
different messages. The scientists (3) ___________ carried out the research are now suggesting that dogs usually
use high-pitched single barks when they are separated (4) ___________ their owners and a lower, harsher
superbark when strangers move towards them or the doorbell rings.
During their research, the scientists also wondered what other abilities dogs possessed; for example, were
they (5) ___________ to recognize quantity? To test this, the dogs were first shown treats before a screen was
lowered so that the treats were out of (6) ___________. Then the treats were (7) ____________ left as they were,
added to or reduced. If a treat was added or taken away, the dogs looked at them for longer, presumably because
the numbers did not (8) ____________ their expectations. The scientists concluded that dogs know they are
receiving fewer treats because they have a basic mathematical ability that enables them to tell when one pile of
objects is bigger than (9) ___________. This ability may present because dogs are descended from wolves, which
not only have a large neo-cortex the brain center of reasoning - but live in large social groups. This mathematical
ability could have been used to work out how (10) ___________ enemies and allies they had in a pack.

Part 3. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Write them on your
answer sheet. (1.0 point)
The principle of use and disuse states that those parts of organisms' bodies that are used grow larger. Those
parts that are not tend to wither away. It is an observed fact that when you exercise particular muscles, they grow.
Those that are never used diminish. By examining a man's body, we can tell which muscles he uses and which he
doesn't, we may even be able to guess his profession or his reaction. Enthusiasts of "body-building" can make use
of the principle of use and disuse to "build" their bodies, almost like a piece of sculpture, into whatever unnatural
shape is demanded by fashion in this peculiar minority culture. Muscles are not the only parts of the body that
respond to use in this kind of way. Walk barefoot and you acquire harder skin on your soles. It is easy to tell a
farmer from a bank teller by looking at their hands alone. The farmer's hands are horny, hardened by long
exposure to rough work. The teller's hands are relatively soft
The principle of use and disuse enables animals to become better at the job of surviving in their world,
progressively better during their lifetime as a result of living in that world. Humans, through direct exposure to
sunlight, or lack of it, develop a skin color that equips them better to survive in particular local conditions.
Too much sunlight is dangerous. Enthusiastic sunbathers with very fair skin are susceptible to skin cancer.
Too little sunlight, on the other hand, leads to vitamin D deficiency and rickets. The brown pigment melanin which
is synthesized under the influence of sunlight, makes a screen to protect the underlying tissues from the harmful
effects of further sunlight. If a suntanned person moves to a less sunny climate, the melanin disappears, and the
body is able to benefit from what little sun there is. This can be represented as an instance of the principle of use
and disuse: skin goes brown when it is "used", and fades to white when it is not.
1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. How the principles of use and disuse change people's concepts of themselves.
B. The way in which people change themselves to conform to fashion.
C. The changes that occur according to the principle of use and disuse.
D. The effects of the sun on the principle of use and disuse.
2. The word "they" in line 3 refers to ________.
A. organisms B. bodies C. parts D. muscles
3. From the passage, it can be inferred that the author views bodybuilding ________.
A. with enthusiasm B. as an artistic form
C. with scientific interest D. of doubtful benefit
4. The word "horny" in line 9 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. firm B. strong C. tough D. dense
5. It can be inferred from the passage that the principle of use and disuse enables organisms to _______.
A. change their existence B. automatically benefit
C. survive in any condition D. improve their lifetime

SECTION D. WRITING (5/18 POINTS)

Part 1. Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting. Write A, B, C or D on your answer

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sheet. (1.0 point)
1. Is it important that the secretary finishes the typing today?

2. Tommy, that arrived late, was not permitted to enter the room.

3. The longer you delay making a decision, the worst the consequences will be.

4. The amount of women earning Master's Degree has risen sharply in recent years.

5. A persimmon tastes best when it is such ripe that it looks wrinkled and almost spoiled.

6. Some companies are not only raising their prices but also decreasing the production of its products.

7 . A new advanced water plant which will eventually serve 300,000 customers is now on construction.

8. The first important requirements for you to become a mountain climber are your strong passion and you have
good health.

9. In the early grades, the academic performance of girls are equal to that of boys in Maths and almost equal to
boys in science.

10. Snapping turtles are easily recognized because of the large head, the long tail and the shell that protect seems
insufficiently to protect the body.

Part 2. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (1.0 point)
1. I regret not buying any tickets for the concert.
→ I wish.................................................................................................................................................
2. Electronic devices are bad for your eyes. Their radiation is very harmful.
→ Electronic devices .............................................................................................................................
3. People rumor that the house was set on fire deliberately.
→ The house...........................................................................................................................................
4. How did you persuade Tom to lend you the money?
→ How did you talk...............................................................................................................................
5. Anna doesn't claim to have a lot of musical talent.
→ Anna makes.......................................................................................................................................

Part 3. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word
given in CAPITAL. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (1.0
point)
1. I'm sure he knew all the details about the robbery. (MUST)
→ He must..................................................................................... all the details about the robbery.
2. We are looking forward to watching the program. (WAIT)
→ We ........................................................................................................................... the program.
3. They're telling me that I must make a decision soon. (PRESSURE)
→ They are ..........................................................................................me to make a decision soon.
4. I thought very hard but couldn’t remember the answer. (RACKED)
→ I..................................................................................................................remember the answer.
5. Peter doesn't blog as his writing skills are quite lacking. (SCRATCH)
→ As Peter's writing skills ................................................................, he doesn't t do any blogging.

Part 4. Nowadays, the use of smartphones and other electronic devices among teenagers is becoming more

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and more popular. Many people think that teenagers should spend more time taking part in sports and
outdoor activities instead of using such devices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You should write about 200 words. (2.0 points)
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