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ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80)

*Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

Question 1.  A. economics          B. personalize       C. regulation              D. individual

Question 2.  A. sensitive          B. constant            C. atmosphere              D. magnetic

Question 3.     A. characteristic      B. environmental               C. documentation   D. sophisticated

Question 4: A. extremely           B. necessary   C. necessity  D. co-operate                    

Question  5:  A. fashionable  B. convenient    C. traditional   D. significant

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 6: – “I think we should recycle these bags. It will help protect the environment.”

                  – “_______”

A. Never mind   B. I can’t agree with you more

C. You can say that again  D. It’s rubbish. We shouldn’t use it.

Question  7: A: “May I use your car for a few days?”               B:   "_  "

A. It's up to you          B. Not at all                     C. You're welcome  D. Welcome you.

Question  8 : “Oh, no, I’m late for my appointment. ___________. ”
 A. Catch you now  B. Catch you later  C. Nice to see you again  D. Pleased to meet you

Question  9: The change in timetable will ______many students having to catch an early bus.

A. result  B. lead   C. cause  D. mean

Question  10: Don’t try too hard. Don’t ______ off more than you can ______

    A. eat - chew     B. bite - chew     C. eat - swallow    D. bite - swallow

Question  11: As a result of the radio ______for help for the earthquake victims, over a million pounds has been raised.

A. appeal  B. call   C. program  D. advertisement

Question  12: If only he______accept some help with the work instead of trying to do it alone !

A. will   B. may   C. would  D. were

Question  13: I know where my son will be. He usually______out in the cybercafé.

 A. hangs  B. hales  C. hams  D. hands

Question  14: The more he tried to explain, ______ we got.

 A. the much confused  B. the many confusing  C. the more confusing  D. the more confused

Question  15: When the burglar caught sight of the policeman, he dropped the stolen jewels and_____

 A. ran over  B. ran off  C. ran from  D. ran against

Question  16: Can you probably make _____what he has written here?

 A. up   B. out   C. up for  D. with

Question  17: Not until the end of the 19th century     become a scientific discipline.

A. plant breeding has B. has plant breeding  C. did plant breeding D. plant breeding had 

Question  18: My mother told me to ______ for an electrician when her fan was out of order.

A. send   B. write   C. rent    D. turn

Question  19: ______pollution control measures are expensive, many industries hesitate to adopt them.

 A. Because  B. Although  C. However  D. On account of

Question  20: The kitchen ______ dirty because she has just cleaned it.

 A. may be   B. should be   C. mustn’t be   D. can’t be

Question  21: By the end of this year, Tom________English for three years.

  A. will be studying B. has studied  C. will have studied D. has been studying

Question  22: The number of learners of English..................in recent years.

 A. have increased rapidly   B. has been increased rapidly

 C. has increased rapidly   D. have been increased rapidly

Question  23: It was a great _________ to have a doctor living near us.

A. convenient   B. convenience C. conveniently D. conveniences

Question  24 : Hardly ______________ the captain of the team when he had to face the problems.

A. had he been appointed   B. did he appoint   

C. was he being appointed    D. was he appointing

Question 25: British and Australian people share the same language, but in other respects they are as different as …………….

 A. cats and dogs B.  chalk and cheese  C. salt and pepper  D. here and there

Question  26:   Marine reptiles are among the few creatures that are known to have possible life span greater than______

A. man   B. that of man    C. the man’s   D. the one of man’s Question  27: Nebraska is a state whose name comes from an Indian word_____”river in the flatness.”

A. meaning  B. is meant   C. means   D. the meaning of

Question  28: It is ________ that I can’t put it down.

A. so interesting a book  B. so interesting book

C. such interesting book  D. too interesting book

Question  29: Susan’s doctor insists ______ for a few days.

 A. her resting   B. that she rest   C. her to rest    D. that she is resting

Question  30: All………….is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.

  A. what is needed  B. for our needs C. the thing needed   D. that is needed

* Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the sentence which is closest  in meaning to the given one.

Question  31: It would have been better if he had told us his new address.

A. He might have told us his new address.                     B. He must have told us his new address.

C. He should have told us his new address.                    D. It doesn’t matter that he didn’t tell us his new address.

Question  32: He was suspected to have stolen credit cards. The police have investigated him for days.

A.  He has been investigated for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards.

B.  Suspecting to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.

C.  Having suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.

D.  Suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.

Question  33: The plan may be ingenious. It will never work in practice.

A. Ingenious as it may be, the plan will never work in practice.

B. Ingenious as may the plan, it will never work in practice.

C. The plan may be too ingenious to work in practice.

D. The plan is as impractical as it is ingenious.

Question  34:  ‘Make good use of your time. You won’t get such an opportunity again.”

1. He offered me such an opportunity so that I could make good use of my time.
2. He ordered me to make good use of my time as I wouldn’t get an opportunity again.
3. He advised me to make good use of my time as I wouldn’t get an opportunity again.
4. He let me make use of my time, knowing that I wouldn’t get an opportunity again.

Question  35: The teacher gave us permission to leave the room.

 A. “You must leave the room,” the teacher told us.

B. “You may leave the room,” the teacher told us.

C. “You ought to leave the room,” the teacher told us.

 D. “I give you permission leave the room,” the teacher told us.

*Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Question  36: The price of gold fluctuates daily.

A. increases  B. changes  C. stabilizes  D. decreases

Question  37: She is a contemporary writer who has received much critical acclaim.

 A. realistic  B. witty  C. modern  D. colorful

Question  38: After several near disasters, a controversy has raged over the safety of nuclear energy.

 A. dispute  B. seminar  C. colloquium  D. conversation

*Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Question  39: The jeweler reported that the diamonds were genuine.

 A. perfect  B. real   C. valuable  D. imitations

Question  40: My supply of confidence slowly dwindles as the deadline approaches.

A. shifts   B. grows  C. emerges  D. diminishes

*Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.

Question  41: The salad tasted so well that my brother returned to the salad bar for another helping.

        A    B  C   D

Question 42: I would rather that they do not travel during the bad weather, but they insist that they must return home today

    A     B   C     D

Question  43: The second sentence the Declaration of Independence established the foundation for the civil rights not

      A     B   C

enjoyed by every United States citizen.

   D

Question  44: Each year, tourists from all over the world travel to Poland to visit  a birthplace of  Frederic Chopin.

  A    B          C  D

Question  45: Students suppose to read all the questions carefully and find out the answers to  them. 

                        A                               B                                    C                     D

* Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the one that best completes each sentence.

Question  46: Did you apologize to Mary, _____?

A. who you spilt some coffee on her dress B. you spilt some coffee on her dress

C. whose dress you spilt some coffee  D. whose dress you spilt some coffee on

Question  47: On the battle field __________.
 A. lay the tanks   B. the tanks lay  C. lied the tanks  D. did the tanks lie
Question  48: Most psychologists agree that the basic structure of an individual’s personality is____________ .

 A. well established extremely by the age of five. B. by the age of five it is extremely well established.

 C. extremely well established by the age of five. D. by the age of five and extremely well established.

Question  49: Nervous about flying in planes, __________________.

1. thirty years ago people knew nothing of space travel
2. people knew nothing of space travel thirty years ago
3. space travel was unknown by people thirty years ago
4. because people knew nothing of space travel thirty years ago.

Question  50: ______________, they continue to overeat and to eat the wrong food.

1. However many overweight people realize that they are threatening their health
2. Many overweight people realizing that they are threatening their health
3. Because of the fact that many overweight people realize that they are threatening their health
4. Even though many overweight people realize that they are threatening their health

*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.

         Most people can remember a phone number for up to thirty seconds. When this short amount of time elapses, however, the numbers are erased from the memory. How did the information get there in the first place? Information that makes its way to the short term memory (STM) does so via the sensory storage area. The brain has a filter which only allows stimuli that is of immediate interest to pass on to the STM, also known as the working memory.

        There is much debate about the capacity and duration of the short term memory. The most accepted theory comes from George A. Miller, a cognitive psychologist who suggested that humans can remember approximately seven chunks of information. A chunk is defined as a meaningful unit of information, such as a word or name rather than just a letter or number. Modern theorists suggest that one can increase the capacity of the short term memory by chunking, or classifying similar information together. By organizing information, one can optimize the STM, and improve the chances of a memory being passed on to long term storage.
       When making a conscious effort to memorize something, such as information for an exam, many people engage in "rote rehearsal". By repeating something over and over again, one is able to keep a memory alive. Unfortunately, this type of memory maintenance only succeeds if there are no interruptions. As soon as a person stops rehearsing the information, it has the tendency to disappear. When a pen and paper are not handy, people often attempt to remember a phone number by repeating it aloud. If the doorbell rings or the dog barks to come in before a person has the opportunity to make a phone call, he will likely forget the number instantly. Therefore, rote rehearsal is not an efficient way to pass information from the short term to long term memory. A better way is to practice "elaborate rehearsal". This involves assigning semantic meaning to a piece of information so that it can be filed along with other pre-existing long term memories.
       Encoding information semantically also makes it more retrievable. Retrieving information can be done by recognition or recall. Humans can easily recall memories that are stored in the long term memory and used often; however, if a memory seems to be forgotten, it may eventually be retrieved by prompting. The more cues a person is given (such as pictures), the more likely a memory can be retrieved. This is why multiple choice tests are often used for subjects that require a lot of memorization.
Question  51: According to the passage, how do memories get transferred to the STM?
 A) They revert from the long term memory.  B) They are filtered from the sensory storage area.
 C) They get chunked when they enter the brain. D) They enter via the nervous system.               Question  52: The word elapses in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to:
 A) passes  B) adds up  C) appears  D) continues                               Question  53: All of the following are mentioned as places in which memories are stored EXCEPT the:
 A) STM B) long term memory  C) sensory storage area D) maintenance area       Question  54: Why does the author mention a dog's bark?
 A) To give an example of a type of memory
 B) To provide a type of interruption
 C) To prove that dogs have better memories than humans
 D) To compare another sound that is loud like a doorbell                                                                     Question  55: How do theorists believe a person can remember more information in a short time?
 A) By organizing it  B) By repeating it  C) By giving it a name D) By drawing it Question  56: The author believes that rote rotation is:
 A) the best way to remember something  B) more efficient than chunking
 C) ineffective in the long run    D) an unnecessary interruption                              Question  57: The word it in the last paragraph refers to:
 A) encoding  B) STM  C) semantics   D) information                Question  58: The word elaborate in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to:
 A) complex  B) efficient  C) pretty  D) regular                                     Question  59: Which of the following is NOT supported by the passage?
 A) The working memory is the same as the short term memory.
 B) A memory is kept alive through constant repetition.
 C) Cues help people to recognize information.
 D) Multiple choice exams are the most difficult.                                                                                           Question  60:  Which of the following best provides the important information in the underlined sentence from the passage. Incorrect answer choices leave out essential information or change the meaning of it.
 A) Prompting is the easiest way to retrieve short term memory after an extended period of time.
 B) A memory can be retrieved by prompting, in a case where it has been rarely used.
 C) It's easier to remember short term memories than long term memories due to regular prompts.
 D) Recalling a long term memory that is often used is easy, while forgotten memories often require prompting.                                                                                                                                                               *Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks.                                                                                                                                                                              Settling in our university
          The university campus is like one big village where thousands of students live, work and relax surrounded by rolling green fields. It is the centre of the student (61)______ in all its variety. While it is basically a place for young people, there are a number of family flats and children are never far away. People come to live here from all over the world, so members of different cultures and speakers of different languages live next door to each other. One house has had special structural (62)_____ to make it suitable for students with disabilities. Most first year students live on campus. It's the easiest way to meet people when you first arrive and there’s always someone to (63)______. It is a busy, lively place, but because the campus is in the middle of parkland, you can (64)____ off and be alone if you want to.
When you arrive here, you will be introduced to your personal tutor. She or he (65)_____ a special interest in your progress in your course and can also advise you on any personal problems. Your personal tutor is somebody you can always (66)_____ on for help and support.
(67)_____ you are prepared to work hard and take (68)_____ of everything the university has to offer, you should find your time here both enjoyable and rewarding. So (69)_____ the university, I would like to welcome you and (70)______ you luck in your studies.

Question  61: A. company  B. community   C. connection    D. society

Question  62: A. alterations  B. changes  C. adjustments   D. exchanges

Question  63: A. face up to  B. go in for  C. drop in on   D. get round to

Question  64: A. march  B. wander  C. crawl      D. limp

Question  65: A. gives   B. holds   C. takes    D. makes

Question  66: A. trust   B. confess  C. believe    D. rely

Question  67: A. As long as  B. As soon as  C. As far as   D. As well as

Question  68: A. gain   B. advantage   C. benefit   D. profit

Question  69: A. by means of B. on account of C. on behalf of   D. in front of

Question  70: A. hope   B. give    C. wish    D. bring                            *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.

An air pollutant is defined as a compound added directly or indirectly by humans to the atmosphere in such quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetation, or materials adversely. Air pollution requires a very flexible definition that permits continuous change. When the first air pollution laws were established in England in the fourteenth century, air pollutants were limited to compounds that could be seen or smelled - a far cry from the extensive list of harmful substances known today. As technology has developed and knowledge of the health aspects of various chemicals has increased, the list of air pollutants has lengthened. In the future, even water vapor might be considered an air pollutant under certain conditions.

Many of the more important air pollutants, such as sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides, are found in nature. As the Earth developed, the concentration of these pollutants was altered by various chemical reactions; they became components in biogeochemical cycles. These serve as an air purification scheme by allowing the compounds to move from the air to the water or soil. On a global basis, nature's output of these compounds dwarfs that resulting from human activities.

However, human production usually occurs in a localized area, such as a city. In such a region, human output may be dominant and may temporarily overload the natural purification scheme of the cycles. The result is an increased concentration of noxious chemicals in the air. The concentrations at which the adverse effects appear will be greater than the concentrations that the pollutants would have in the absence of human activities. The actual concentration need not be large for a substance to be a pollutant; in fact, the numerical value tells us little until we know how much of an increase this represents over the concentration that would occur naturally in the area. For example, sulfur dioxide has detectable health effects at 0.08 parts per million (ppm), which is about 400 times its natural level. Carbon monoxide, however, has a natural level of 0.1 ppm and is not usually a pollutant until its level reaches about 15 ppm.

Question 71: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. The economic impact of air pollution.   B. What constitutes an air pollutant.

C. How much harm air pollutants can cause.   D. The effects of compounds added to the atmosphere.

Question 72:  The word "adversely" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to______.

A. negatively                  B. quickly    C. admittedly                    D. considerably

Question 73:   It can be inferred from the first paragraph that______.

A. water vapor is an air pollutant in localized areas B. most air pollutants today can be seen or smelled

C. the definition of air pollution will continue to change D. a substance becomes an air pollutant only in cities

Question 74:  The word  "These"  in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to______.

A. the various chemical reactions    B. the pollutants from the developing Earth

C. the compounds moved to the water or soil   D. the components in biogeochemical cycles

Question 75:   For which of the following reasons can natural pollutants play an important role in controlling air pollution?

A. They function as part of a purification process. 

B. They occur in greater quantities than other pollutants.

C. They are less harmful to living beings than other pollutants.

D. They have existed since the Earth developed.

Question 76: According to the passage, human-generated air pollution in localized regions______.

A. can be dwarfed by nature's output of pollutants

B. can overwhelm the natural system that removes pollutants

C. will damage areas outside of the localized regions

D. will react harmfully with natural pollutants

Question 77: The word "localized" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to______.

A. specified       B. circled              C. surrounded      D. encircled

Question 78: According to the passage, the numerical value of  the concentration level of a substance is only useful if ___.

A. the other substances in the area are known  B. it is in a localized area

C. the natural level is also known    D. it can be calculated quickly

Question 79: The word "detectable" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to______.

A. beneficial      B. special              C. measurable    D. separable

Question 80: Which of the following is best supported by the passage?

A.  To effectively control pollution, local government should regularly review their air pollution laws.

B.  One of the most important steps in preserving natural lands is to better enforce air pollution laws.

C.  Scientists should be consulted in order to establish uniform limits for all air pollutants.

D.  Human activities have been effective in reducing air pollution.

 

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ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80)

*Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.

Question  1: Each year, tourists from all over the world travel to Poland to visit  a birthplace of  Frederic Chopin.

  A    B          C  D

Question  2: Students suppose to read all the questions carefully and find out the answers to  them. 

                               A                               B                                         C                        D

Question  3: The salad tasted so well that my brother returned to the salad bar for another helping.

        A    B  C  D

Question  4: I would rather that they do not travel during the bad weather, but they insist that they must return home today

             A      B   C     D

Question  5: The second sentence the Declaration of Independence established the foundation for the civil rights not

      A     B   C

enjoyed by every United States citizen.

   D

 *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.

An air pollutant is defined as a compound added directly or indirectly by humans to the atmosphere in such quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetation, or materials adversely. Air pollution requires a very flexible definition that permits continuous change. When the first air pollution laws were established in England in the fourteenth century, air pollutants were limited to compounds that could be seen or smelled - a far cry from the extensive list of harmful substances known today. As technology has developed and knowledge of the health aspects of various chemicals has increased, the list of air pollutants has lengthened. In the future, even water vapor might be considered an air pollutant under certain conditions.

Many of the more important air pollutants, such as sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides, are found in nature. As the Earth developed, the concentration of these pollutants was altered by various chemical reactions; they became components in biogeochemical cycles. These serve as an air purification scheme by allowing the compounds to move from the air to the water or soil. On a global basis, nature's output of these compounds dwarfs that resulting from human activities.

However, human production usually occurs in a localized area, such as a city. In such a region, human output may be dominant and may temporarily overload the natural purification scheme of the cycles. The result is an increased concentration of noxious chemicals in the air. The concentrations at which the adverse effects appear will be greater than the concentrations that the pollutants would have in the absence of human activities. The actual concentration need not be large for a substance to be a pollutant; in fact, the numerical value tells us little until we know how much of an increase this represents over the concentration that would occur naturally in the area. For example, sulfur dioxide has detectable health effects at 0.08 parts per million (ppm), which is about 400 times its natural level. Carbon monoxide, however, has a natural level of 0.1 ppm and is not usually a pollutant until its level reaches about 15 ppm.

Question 6: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. The economic impact of air pollution.    C. How much harm air pollutants can cause.               C. The effects of compounds added to the atmosphere.               D. What constitutes an air pollutant.

Question 7:  The word "adversely" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to______.

A. quickly  B. negatively                    C. admittedly                    D. considerably

Question 8:   It can be inferred from the first paragraph that______.

A. water vapor is an air pollutant in localized areas B. most air pollutants today can be seen or smelled

C. the definition of air pollution will continue to change D. a substance becomes an air pollutant only in cities

Question 9:  The word  "These"  in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to______.

A. the various chemical reactions   B. the pollutants from the developing Earth

C. the components in biogeochemical cycles  D. the compounds moved to the water or soil

Question 10:   For which of the following reasons can natural pollutants play an important role in controlling air pollution?

A. They occur in greater quantities than other pollutants.

B. They function as part of a purification process. 

C. They are less harmful to living beings than other pollutants.

D. They have existed since the Earth developed.

Question 11: The word "detectable" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to______.

A. beneficial      B. special              C. separable  D. measurable    

Question 12: Which of the following is best supported by the passage?

 A.  Human activities have been effective in reducing air pollution.

B.  To effectively control pollution, local government should regularly review their air pollution laws.

C.  One of the most important steps in preserving natural lands is to better enforce air pollution laws.

D.  Scientists should be consulted in order to establish uniform limits for all air pollutants.

Question 13: According to the passage, human-generated air pollution in localized regions______.

A. can be dwarfed by nature's output of pollutants

B. will damage areas outside of the localized regions

C. will react harmfully with natural pollutants

D. can overwhelm the natural system that removes pollutants

Question 14: The word "localized" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to______.

A. circled  B. specified                    C. surrounded      D. encircled

Question 15: According to the passage, the numerical value of the concentration level of a substance is only useful if ___.

A. it is in a localized area      B. the other substances in the area are known

C. the natural level is also known    D. it can be calculated quickly

* Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question  16: Susan’s doctor insists ______ for a few days.

 A. that she rest  B. her resting   C. her to rest   D. that she is resting

Question  17: All………….is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.

A. what is needed B. for our needs C. that is needed  D. the thing needed

Question 18: – “I think we should recycle these bags. It will help protect the environment.”

                  – “_______”

A. Never mind    B. I can’t agree with you more

C. It’s rubbish. We shouldn’t use it. D. You can say that again 

Question  19: As a result of the radio ______for help for the earthquake victims, over a million pounds has been raised.

A. appeal  B. call   C. program  D. advertisement

Question  20: If only he______accept some help with the work instead of trying to do it alone !

B. may    A. will   C. would  D. were

Question  21: I know where my son will be. He usually______out in the cybercafé.

 A. hangs  B. hales  C. hams  D. hands

Question  22: The more he tried to explain, ______ we got.

 A. the much confused B. the more confusing C. the more confused D. the many confusing

Question  23: When the burglar caught sight of the policeman, he dropped the stolen jewels and_____

 A. ran over  B. ran from   C. ran off  D. ran against

Question  24: Can you probably make _____what he has written here?

 A. up   B. out   C. up for  D. with

Question  25: Not until the end of the 19th century    become a scientific discipline.

A. plant breeding has B. has plant breeding  C. plant breeding had  D. did plant breeding  

Question  26: My mother told me to ______ for an electrician when her fan was out of order.

A. send   B. rent    C. write   D. turn

Question  27: ______pollution control measures are expensive, many industries hesitate to adopt them.

 A. Although  B. Because  C. However  D. On account of

Question  28: The kitchen ______ dirty because she has just cleaned it.

 A. may be   B. should be   C. mustn’t be   D. can’t be

Question  29: A: “May I use your car for a few days?”               B:   "___  "

A. Welcome you  B. It's up to you         C. Not at all                    D. You're welcome 

Question 30: “Oh, no, I’m late for my appointment. ___________. ”
           A. Catch you now  B. Catch you later  C. Pleased to meet you D. Nice to see you again

Question  31: The change in timetable will ______many students having to catch an early bus.

A. mean   B. result  C. lead   D. cause  

Question  32: It is ________ that I can’t put it down.

A. so interesting a book    B. so interesting book

C. such interesting book    D. too interesting book

Question  33: Don’t try too hard. Don’t ______ off more than you can ______

    A. eat - chew     B. eat - swallow  C. bite - chew     D. bite - swallow

Question 34: By the end of this year, Tom________English for three years.

A. will be studying B. has studied  C. will have studied D. has been studying

Question  35: The number of learners of English..................in recent years.

 A. have increased rapidly   B. has been increased rapidly

 C. has increased rapidly   D. have been increased rapidly

Question  36: It was a great _________ to have a doctor living near us.

A. convenient  B. convenience C. conveniently D. conveniences

Question  37: Hardly ______________ the captain of the team when he had to face the problems.

A. had he been appointed    B. did he appoint   

C. was he being appointed     D. was he appointing

Question  38: British and Australian people share the same language, but in other respects they are as different as …………….

 A. cats and dogs B.  chalk and cheese  C. salt and pepper  D. here and there

Question  39:   Marine reptiles are among the few creatures that are known to have possible life span greater than______

A. man   B. that of man    C. the man’s   D. the one of man’s Question  40: Nebraska is a state whose name comes from an Indian word_____”river in the flatness.”

A. meaning  B. is meant   C. means   D. the meaning of

*Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks.

Settling in our university
          The university campus is like one big village where thousands of students live, work and relax surrounded by rolling green fields. It is the centre of the student (41)______ in all its variety. While it is basically a place for young people, there are a number of family flats and children are never far away. People come to live here from all over the world, so members of different cultures and speakers of different languages live next door to each other. One house has had special structural (42)_____ to make it suitable for students with disabilities. Most first year students live on campus. It's the easiest way to meet people when you first arrive and there’s always someone to (43)______. It is a busy, lively place, but because the campus is in the middle of parkland, you can (44)____ off and be alone if you want to.
When you arrive here, you will be introduced to your personal tutor. She or he (45)_____ a special interest in your progress in your course and can also advise you on any personal problems. Your personal tutor is somebody you can always (46)_____ on for help and support.
(47)_____ you are prepared to work hard and take (48)_____ of everything the university has to offer, you should find your time here both enjoyable and rewarding. So (49)_____ the university, I would like to welcome you and (50)______ you luck in your studies.

Question  41: A. company  B. society    C. community   D. connection  

Question  42: A. alterations  B. changes  C. adjustments   D. exchanges

Question  43: A. drop in on  B. face up to  C. go in for   D. get round to

Question  44: A. march  B. wander  C. crawl      D. limp

Question  45: A. gives   B. holds   C. takes    D. makes

Question  46: A. trust   B. confess  C. believe    D. rely

Question  47:A. As soon as  B. As far as   C. As long as   D. As well as

Question  48: A. gain   B. advantage   C. benefit   D. profit

Question  49: A. by means of B. on behalf of  C. on account of  D. in front of

Question  50: A. hope   B. give    C. bring    D. wish             

*Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

Question 51.  A. economics          B. personalize   C. regulation              D. individual

Question 52.  A. sensitive         B. constant          C. atmosphere    D. magnetic

Question 53. A. characteristic B. environmental  C. documentation    D. sophisticated

Question 54: A. extremely         B. necessary  C. necessity   D. co-operate                    

Question  55:  A. fashionable  B. convenient   C. traditional    D. significant

*Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Question  56: The price of gold fluctuates daily.

A. increases  B. stabilizes   C. decreases    D. changes

Question  57: She is a contemporary writer who has received much critical acclaim.

 A. realistic  B. witty   C. modern   D. colorful

Question  58: After several near disasters, a controversy has raged over the safety of nuclear energy.

 A. dispute  B. seminar   C. colloquium   D. conversation

*Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Question  59: The jeweler reported that the diamonds were genuine.

 A. perfect  B. real    C. valuable   D. imitations

Question  60: My supply of confidence slowly dwindles as the deadline approaches.

A. shifts  B. grows   C. emerges   D. diminishes

* Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the one that best completes each sentence.

Question  61: Most psychologists agree that the basic structure of an individual’s personality is____________ .

 A. well established extremely by the age of five. B. by the age of five it is extremely well established.

 C. extremely well established by the age of five. D. by the age of five and extremely well established. Question  62: Nervous about flying in planes, __________________.

5. thirty years ago people knew nothing of space travel
6. people knew nothing of space travel thirty years ago
7. space travel was unknown by people thirty years ago
8. because people knew nothing of space travel thirty years ago.

Question  63: ______________, they continue to overeat and to eat the wrong food.

5. Even though many overweight people realize that they are threatening their health
6. However many overweight people realize that they are threatening their health
7. Many overweight people realizing that they are threatening their health
8. Because of the fact that many overweight people realize that they are threatening their health

Question  64: Did you apologize to Mary, ______________________?

A. who you spilt some coffee on her dress B. you spilt some coffee on her dress

C. whose dress you spilt some coffee  D. whose dress you spilt some coffee on

Question  65: On the battle field ___________________.
           A. lay the tanks   B. the tanks lay  C. lied the tanks  D. did the tanks lie

* Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the sentence which is closest  in meaning to the given one.

Question  66: The teacher gave us permission to leave the room.

 A. “You must leave the room,” the teacher told us.

B. “You may leave the room,” the teacher told us.

C. “You ought to leave the room,” the teacher told us.

 D. “I give you permission leave the room,” the teacher told us.

Question  67: He was suspected to have stolen credit cards. The police have investigated him for days.

A.  He has been investigated for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards.

B.  Suspecting to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.

C.  Having suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.

D.  Suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.

Question  68: The plan may be ingenious. It will never work in practice.

A. Ingenious as it may be, the plan will never work in practice.

B. Ingenious as may the plan, it will never work in practice.

C. The plan may be too ingenious to work in practice.

D. The plan is as impractical as it is ingenious.

Question  69: It would have been better if he had told us his new address.

A. He might have told us his new address.                     B. He must have told us his new address.

C. He should have told us his new address.                    D. It doesn’t matter that he didn’t tell us his new address.

Question  70:  ‘Make good use of your time. You won’t get such an opportunity again.”

5. He offered me such an opportunity so that I could make good use of my time.
6. He ordered me to make good use of my time as I wouldn’t get an opportunity again.
7. He advised me to make good use of my time as I wouldn’t get an opportunity again.
8. He let me make use of my time, knowing that I wouldn’t get an opportunity again.

*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.

Most people can remember a phone number for up to thirty seconds. When this short amount of time elapses, however, the numbers are erased from the memory. How did the information get there in the first place? Information that makes its way to the short term memory (STM) does so via the sensory storage area. The brain has a filter which only allows stimuli that is of immediate interest to pass on to the STM, also known as the working memory.

        There is much debate about the capacity and duration of the short term memory. The most accepted theory comes from George A. Miller, a cognitive psychologist who suggested that humans can remember approximately seven chunks of information. A chunk is defined as a meaningful unit of information, such as a word or name rather than just a letter or number. Modern theorists suggest that one can increase the capacity of the short term memory by chunking, or classifying similar information together. By organizing information, one can optimize the STM, and improve the chances of a memory being passed on to long term storage.
       When making a conscious effort to memorize something, such as information for an exam, many people engage in "rote rehearsal". By repeating something over and over again, one is able to keep a memory alive. Unfortunately, this type of memory maintenance only succeeds if there are no interruptions. As soon as a person stops rehearsing the information, it has the tendency to disappear. When a pen and paper are not handy, people often attempt to remember a phone number by repeating it aloud. If the doorbell rings or the dog barks to come in before a person has the opportunity to make a phone call, he will likely forget the number instantly. Therefore, rote rehearsal is not an efficient way to pass information from the short term to long term memory. A better way is to practice "elaborate rehearsal". This involves assigning semantic meaning to a piece of information so that it can be filed along with other pre-existing long term memories.
       Encoding information semantically also makes it more retrievable. Retrieving information can be done by recognition or recall. Humans can easily recall memories that are stored in the long term memory and used often; however, if a memory seems to be forgotten, it may eventually be retrieved by prompting. The more cues a person is given (such as pictures), the more likely a memory can be retrieved. This is why multiple choice tests are often used for subjects that require a lot of memorization.
Question  71: According to the passage, how do memories get transferred to the STM?
             A. They revert from the long term memory.  B. They are filtered from the sensory storage area.
             C. They get chunked when they enter the brain. D. They enter via the nervous system.

Question  72: The word elapses in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to:
              A. passes   B. adds up   C. appears   D. continues

Question  73: All of the following are mentioned as places in which memories are stored EXCEPT the:
 A. maintenance area  B. long term memory  C. sensory storage area  D. STM 

Question  74: Why does the author mention a dog's bark?
             A. To give an example of a type of memory
             B. To provide a type of interruption
             C. To prove that dogs have better memories than humans
             D. To compare another sound that is loud like a doorbell

Question  75: How do theorists believe a person can remember more information in a short time?
            A. By giving it a name  B. By organizing it  C. By repeating it  D. By drawing it

Question  76: The author believes that rote rotation is____________
 A. the best way to remember something  B. more efficient than chunking
 C. ineffective in the long run    D. an unnecessary interruption

Question  77: The word it in the last paragraph refers to:
 A. encoding  B. STM  C. semantics   D. information

Question  78: The word elaborate in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to:
 A. complex  B. efficient  C. pretty   D. regular

Question  79: Which of the following is NOT supported by the passage?
 A. The working memory is the same as the short term memory.
 B. A memory is kept alive through constant repetition.
 C. Cues help people to recognize information.
 D. Multiple choice exams are the most difficult.

Question  80:  Which of the following best provides the important information in the underlined sentence from the passage. Incorrect answer choices leave out essential information or change the meaning of it.
 A. Prompting is the easiest way to retrieve short term memory after an extended period of time.
 B. A memory can be retrieved by prompting, in a case where it has been rarely used.
 C. It's easier to remember short term memories than long term memories due to regular prompts.
   D. Recalling a long term memory that is often used is easy, while forgotten memories often require prompting.

 

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ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80)

*Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks.

Settling in our university
          The university campus is like one big village where thousands of students live, work and relax surrounded by rolling green fields. It is the centre of the student (1)______ in all its variety. While it is basically a place for young people, there are a number of family flats and children are never far away. People come to live here from all over the world, so members of different cultures and speakers of different languages live next door to each other. One house has had special structural (2)_____ to make it suitable for students with disabilities. Most first year students live on campus. It's the easiest way to meet people when you first arrive and there’s always someone to (3)______. It is a busy, lively place, but because the campus is in the middle of parkland, you can (4)____ off and be alone if you want to.
When you arrive here, you will be introduced to your personal tutor. She or he (5)_____ a special interest in your progress in your course and can also advise you on any personal problems. Your personal tutor is somebody you can always (6)_____ on for help and support.
(7)_____ you are prepared to work hard and take (8)_____ of everything the university has to offer, you should find your time here both enjoyable and rewarding. So (9)_____ the university, I would like to welcome you and (10)______ you luck in your studies.

Question  1: A. company  B. society   C. connection    D. community

Question  2: A. alterations  B. changes  C. adjustments   D. exchanges

Question  3: A. go in for   B. drop in on  C. face up to   D. get round to

Question  4: A. march  B. crawl     C. limp    D. wander

Question  5: A. gives   B. holds   C. takes    D. makes

Question  6: A. trust    B. confess  C. believe    D. rely

Question  7:A. As soon as  B. As far as   C. As long as   D. As well as

Question  8: A. gain   B. advantage   C. benefit   D. profit

Question  9: A. by means of  B. on behalf of  C. on account of  D. in front of

Question  10: A. hope   B. give    C. bring    D. wish             

*Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Question  11: After several near disasters, a controversy has raged over the safety of nuclear energy.

 A. seminar   B. colloquium  C. conversation   D. dispute

Question  12: The price of gold fluctuates daily.

A. increases  B. stabilizes   C. decreases    D. changes

Question  13: She is a contemporary writer who has received much critical acclaim.

 A. realistic  B. witty   C. modern   D. colorful

* Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the sentence which is closest  in meaning to the given one.

Question  14:  ‘Make good use of your time. You won’t get such an opportunity again.”

9. He advised me to make good use of my time as I wouldn’t get an opportunity again.
10. He offered me such an opportunity so that I could make good use of my time.
11. He ordered me to make good use of my time as I wouldn’t get an opportunity again.
12. He let me make use of my time, knowing that I wouldn’t get an opportunity again.

Question  15: The teacher gave us permission to leave the room.

A.  “You ought to leave the room,” the teacher told us.

  B. “You must leave the room,” the teacher told us.

C. “You may leave the room,” the teacher told us.

 D. “I give you permission leave the room,” the teacher told us.

Question  16: He was suspected to have stolen credit cards. The police have investigated him for days.

A.  He has been investigated for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards.

B.  Suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.

C.  Suspecting to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.

D.  Having suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.

Question  17: The plan may be ingenious. It will never work in practice.

A. Ingenious as may the plan, it will never work in practice.

B. The plan may be too ingenious to work in practice.

C. Ingenious as it may be, the plan will never work in practice.

D. The plan is as impractical as it is ingenious.

Question  18: It would have been better if he had told us his new address.

A. He should have told us his new address. B. He might have told us his new address.                  

   C. He must have told us his new address.  D. It doesn’t matter that he didn’t tell us his new address.

*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.

Most people can remember a phone number for up to thirty seconds. When this short amount of time elapses, however, the numbers are erased from the memory. How did the information get there in the first place? Information that makes its way to the short term memory (STM) does so via the sensory storage area. The brain has a filter which only allows stimuli that is of immediate interest to pass on to the STM, also known as the working memory.

        There is much debate about the capacity and duration of the short term memory. The most accepted theory comes from George A. Miller, a cognitive psychologist who suggested that humans can remember approximately seven chunks of information. A chunk is defined as a meaningful unit of information, such as a word or name rather than just a letter or number. Modern theorists suggest that one can increase the capacity of the short term memory by chunking, or classifying similar information together. By organizing information, one can optimize the STM, and improve the chances of a memory being passed on to long term storage.
       When making a conscious effort to memorize something, such as information for an exam, many people engage in "rote rehearsal". By repeating something over and over again, one is able to keep a memory alive. Unfortunately, this type of memory maintenance only succeeds if there are no interruptions. As soon as a person stops rehearsing the information, it has the tendency to disappear. When a pen and paper are not handy, people often attempt to remember a phone number by repeating it aloud. If the doorbell rings or the dog barks to come in before a person has the opportunity to make a phone call, he will likely forget the number instantly. Therefore, rote rehearsal is not an efficient way to pass information from the short term to long term memory. A better way is to practice "elaborate rehearsal". This involves assigning semantic meaning to a piece of information so that it can be filed along with other pre-existing long term memories.
       Encoding information semantically also makes it more retrievable. Retrieving information can be done by recognition or recall. Humans can easily recall memories that are stored in the long term memory and used often; however, if a memory seems to be forgotten, it may eventually be retrieved by prompting. The more cues a person is given (such as pictures), the more likely a memory can be retrieved. This is why multiple choice tests are often used for subjects that require a lot of memorization.
Question  19: According to the passage, how do memories get transferred to the STM?
             A. They are filtered from the sensory storage area. B. They revert from the long term memory.  
             C. They get chunked when they enter the brain. D. They enter via the nervous system.

Question  20: The word elapses in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to:
              A. adds up   B. passes   C. appears   D. continues

Question  21: All of the following are mentioned as places in which memories are stored EXCEPT the:
 A. long term memory B. sensory storage area  C. STM   D. maintenance area 

Question  22: Why does the author mention a dog's bark?
            A. To give an example of a type of memory
            B. To prove that dogs have better memories than humans
            C. To provide a type of interruption
 D. To compare another sound that is loud like a doorbell

Question  23: How do theorists believe a person can remember more information in a short time?
            A. By giving it a name   B. By repeating it C. By drawing it  D. By organizing it

Question  24: The author believes that rote rotation is____________
 A. the best way to remember something  B. more efficient than chunking
 C. ineffective in the long run    D. an unnecessary interruption

Question  25: The word it in the last paragraph refers to:
 A. information   B. encoding  C. STM  D. semantics   

Question  26: The word elaborate in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to:
 A. complex  B. efficient  C. pretty   D. regular

Question  27: Which of the following is NOT supported by the passage?
 A. The working memory is the same as the short term memory.
 B. A memory is kept alive through constant repetition.
 C. Cues help people to recognize information.
 D. Multiple choice exams are the most difficult.

Question  28:  Which of the following best provides the important information in the underlined sentence from the passage. Incorrect answer choices leave out essential information or change the meaning of it.
 A. Prompting is the easiest way to retrieve short term memory after an extended period of time.
 B. A memory can be retrieved by prompting, in a case where it has been rarely used.
 C. It's easier to remember short term memories than long term memories due to regular prompts.
   D. Recalling a long term memory that is often used is easy, while forgotten memories often require prompting.

*Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.

Question  29: Each year, tourists from all over the world travel to Poland to visit  a birthplace of  Frederic Chopin.

  A    B          C  D

Question  30: Students suppose to read all the questions carefully and find out the answers to  them. 

                               A                               B                                         C                        D

Question  31: The salad tasted so well that my brother returned to the salad bar for another helping.

        A    B  C  D

Question 32: I would rather that they do not travel during the bad weather, but they insist that they must return home today

             A      B   C     D

Question  33: The second sentence the Declaration of Independence established the foundation for the civil rights not

      A     B   C

enjoyed by every United States citizen.

   D

 *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.

An air pollutant is defined as a compound added directly or indirectly by humans to the atmosphere in such quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetation, or materials adversely. Air pollution requires a very flexible definition that permits continuous change. When the first air pollution laws were established in England in the fourteenth century, air pollutants were limited to compounds that could be seen or smelled - a far cry from the extensive list of harmful substances known today. As technology has developed and knowledge of the health aspects of various chemicals has increased, the list of air pollutants has lengthened. In the future, even water vapor might be considered an air pollutant under certain conditions.

Many of the more important air pollutants, such as sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides, are found in nature. As the Earth developed, the concentration of these pollutants was altered by various chemical reactions; they became components in biogeochemical cycles. These serve as an air purification scheme by allowing the compounds to move from the air to the water or soil. On a global basis, nature's output of these compounds dwarfs that resulting from human activities.

However, human production usually occurs in a localized area, such as a city. In such a region, human output may be dominant and may temporarily overload the natural purification scheme of the cycles. The result is an increased concentration of noxious chemicals in the air. The concentrations at which the adverse effects appear will be greater than the concentrations that the pollutants would have in the absence of human activities. The actual concentration need not be large for a substance to be a pollutant; in fact, the numerical value tells us little until we know how much of an increase this represents over the concentration that would occur naturally in the area. For example, sulfur dioxide has detectable health effects at 0.08 parts per million (ppm), which is about 400 times its natural level. Carbon monoxide, however, has a natural level of 0.1 ppm and is not usually a pollutant until its level reaches about 15 ppm.

Question 34: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. The economic impact of air pollution.    C. How much harm air pollutants can cause.               C. The effects of compounds added to the atmosphere.               D. What constitutes an air pollutant.

Question 35:  The word "adversely" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to______.

A. quickly  B. negatively                    C. admittedly                    D. considerably

Question 36:   It can be inferred from the first paragraph that______.

A. water vapor is an air pollutant in localized areas B. most air pollutants today can be seen or smelled

C. the definition of air pollution will continue to change

D. a substance becomes an air pollutant only in cities

Question 37:  The word  "These"  in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to______.

A. the various chemical reactions   B. the pollutants from the developing Earth

C. the components in biogeochemical cycles  D. the compounds moved to the water or soil

Question 38:   For which of the following reasons can natural pollutants play an important role in controlling air pollution?

A. They occur in greater quantities than other pollutants.

B. They function as part of a purification process. 

C. They are less harmful to living beings than other pollutants.

D. They have existed since the Earth developed.

Question 39: The word "detectable" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to______.

A. beneficial      B. special              C. separable  D. measurable    

Question 40: According to the passage, human-generated air pollution in localized regions______.

A. can be dwarfed by nature's output of pollutants

B. will damage areas outside of the localized regions

C. will react harmfully with natural pollutants

D. can overwhelm the natural system that removes pollutants

Question 41: The word "localized" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to______.

A. circled  B. specified                    C. surrounded      D. encircled

Question 42: According to the passage, the numerical value of the concentration level of a substance is only useful if ___.

A. it is in a localized area      B. the other substances in the area are known

C. the natural level is also known    D. it can be calculated quickly

Question 43: Which of the following is best supported by the passage?

 A.  Human activities have been effective in reducing air pollution.

B.  To effectively control pollution, local government should regularly review their air pollution laws.

C.  One of the most important steps in preserving natural lands is to better enforce air pollution laws.

D.  Scientists should be consulted in order to establish uniform limits for all air pollutants.

* Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question  44: Susan’s doctor insists ______ for a few days.

 A. that she rest  B. her resting   C. her to rest   D. that she is resting

Question  45: All………….is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.

A. what is needed  B. for our needs C. that is needed  D. the thing needed

Question 46: By the end of this year, Tom________English for three years.

A. will be studying  B. has studied  C. will have studied D. has been studying

Question  47: The number of learners of English..................in recent years.

 A. have increased rapidly   B. has been increased rapidly

 C. has increased rapidly   D. have been increased rapidly

Question  48: It was a great _________ to have a doctor living near us.

A. convenient   B. convenience C. conveniently D. conveniences

Question  49: Hardly ______________ the captain of the team when he had to face the problems.

A. had he been appointed    B. did he appoint   

C. was he being appointed     D. was he appointing

Question  50: British and Australian people share the same language, but in other respects they are as different as …………….

 A. cats and dogs  B. salt and pepper C. here and there  D.  chalk and cheese

Question  51:   Marine reptiles are among the few creatures that are known to have possible life span greater than______

A. man   B. that of man    C. the man’s   D. the one of man’s Question  52: Nebraska is a state whose name comes from an Indian word_____”river in the flatness.”

A. meaning  B. is meant   C. means   D. the meaning of

Question 53: – “I think we should recycle these bags. It will help protect the environment.”

                  – “_______”

A. Never mind    B. I can’t agree with you more

C. It’s rubbish. We shouldn’t use it. D. You can say that again 

Question  54: As a result of the radio ______for help for the earthquake victims, over a million pounds has been raised.

A. appeal  B. call   C. program  D. advertisement

Question  55: If only he______accept some help with the work instead of trying to do it alone !

B. may    A. will   C. would  D. were

Question  56: I know where my son will be. He usually______out in the cybercafé.

 A. hangs  B. hales  C. hams  D. hands

Question  57: The more he tried to explain, ______ we got.

 A. the much confused B. the more confusing C. the more confused D. the many confusing

Question  58: When the burglar caught sight of the policeman, he dropped the stolen jewels and_____

 A. ran over  B. ran from   C. ran off  D. ran against

Question  59: Can you probably make _____what he has written here?

 A. up   B. out   C. up for  D. with

Question  60: Not until the end of the 19th century    become a scientific discipline.

A. plant breeding has B. has plant breeding  C. plant breeding had  D. did plant breeding  

Question  61: ______pollution control measures are expensive, many industries hesitate to adopt them.

 A. Although  B. Because  C. However  D. On account of

Question  62: The kitchen ______ dirty because she has just cleaned it.

 A. may be   B. should be   C. mustn’t be   D. can’t be

Question  63: A: “May I use your car for a few days?”               B:   "___  "

A. Welcome you  B. It's up to you         C. Not at all                    D. You're welcome 

Question 64: “Oh, no, I’m late for my appointment. ___________. ”
           A. Catch you now  B. Catch you later  C. Pleased to meet you D. Nice to see you again

Question  65: The change in timetable will ______many students having to catch an early bus.

A. mean   B. result  C. lead   D. cause  

Question  66: It is ________ that I can’t put it down.

A. so interesting a book    B. so interesting book

C. such interesting book    D. too interesting book

Question  67: Don’t try too hard. Don’t ______ off more than you can ______

    A. eat - chew     B. eat - swallow  C. bite - chew     D. bite - swallow

Question  68: My mother told me to ______ for an electrician when her fan was out of order.

A. rent   B. write   C. turn   D. send

*Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

Question 69.  A. economics          B. personalize   C. regulation              D. individual

Question 70: A. extremely         B. necessary  C. necessity   D. co-operate                    

Question  71:  A. fashionable  B. convenient   C. traditional    D. significant

Question 72.  A. sensitive         B. constant          C. atmosphere    D. magnetic

Question 73. A. characteristic B. environmental  C. sophisticated   D. documentation   

*Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Question  74: My supply of confidence slowly dwindles as the deadline approaches.

A. shifts  B. grows   C. emerges   D. diminishes

Question  75: The jeweler reported that the diamonds were genuine.

 A. imitations   B. perfect   C. real    D. valuable  

*Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the one that best completes each sentence.

Question  76: Most psychologists agree that the basic structure of an individual’s personality is____________ .

 A. well established extremely by the age of five. B. by the age of five it is extremely well established.

C. extremely well established by the age of five. D. by the age of five and extremely well established.

Question  77: ______________, they continue to overeat and to eat the wrong food.

9. Even though many overweight people realize that they are threatening their health
10. However many overweight people realize that they are threatening their health
11. Many overweight people realizing that they are threatening their health
12. Because of the fact that many overweight people realize that they are threatening their health

Question  78: Did you apologize to Mary, ______________________?

A. who you spilt some coffee on her dress B. you spilt some coffee on her dress

C. whose dress you spilt some coffee  D. whose dress you spilt some coffee on

Question  79: Nervous about flying in planes, __________________.

9. thirty years ago people knew nothing of space travel
10. people knew nothing of space travel thirty years ago
11. space travel was unknown by people thirty years ago

D. because people knew nothing of space travel thirty years ago.

Question  80: On the battle field ___________________.
           A. lay the tanks   B. the tanks lay  C. lied the tanks  D. did the tanks lie

 

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ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80)

* Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question  1: Susan’s doctor insists ______ for a few days.

 A. that she rest  B. her resting   C. her to rest   D. that she is resting

Question  2: All………….is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.

A. what is needed B. for our needs C. that is needed  D. the thing needed

Question 3: – “I think we should recycle these bags. It will help protect the environment.”

                  – “_______”

A. Never mind    B. I can’t agree with you more

C. It’s rubbish. We shouldn’t use it. D. You can say that again 

Question  4: As a result of the radio ______for help for the earthquake victims, over a million pounds has been raised.

A. appeal  B. call   C. program  D. advertisement

Question  5: If only he______accept some help with the work instead of trying to do it alone !

B. may    A. will   C. would  D. were

Question  6: I know where my son will be. He usually______out in the cybercafé.

 A. hangs  B. hales  C. hams  D. hands

Question  7: The more he tried to explain, ______ we got.

 A. the much confused B. the more confusing C. the more confused D. the many confusing

Question  8: When the burglar caught sight of the policeman, he dropped the stolen jewels and_____

 A. ran over  B. ran from   C. ran off  D. ran against

Question  9: Can you probably make _____what he has written here?

 A. up   B. out   C. up for  D. with

Question  10: Not until the end of the 19th century    become a scientific discipline.

A. plant breeding has B. has plant breeding  C. plant breeding had  D. did plant breeding  

Question  11: My mother told me to ______ for an electrician when her fan was out of order.

A. send   B. rent    C. write   D. turn

Question  12: ______pollution control measures are expensive, many industries hesitate to adopt them.

 A. Although  B. Because  C. However  D. On account of

Question  13: The kitchen ______ dirty because she has just cleaned it.

 A. may be   B. should be   C. mustn’t be   D. can’t be

Question  14: A: “May I use your car for a few days?”               B:   "___  "

A. Welcome you  B. It's up to you         C. Not at all                    D. You're welcome 

Question 15: “Oh, no, I’m late for my appointment. ___________. ”
           A. Catch you now  B. Catch you later  C. Pleased to meet you D. Nice to see you again

Question  16: The change in timetable will ______many students having to catch an early bus.

A. mean   B. result  C. lead   D. cause  

Question  17: Don’t try too hard. Don’t ______ off more than you can ______

    A. eat - chew     B. eat - swallow  C. bite - chew     D. bite - swallow

Question 18: By the end of this year, Tom________English for three years.

A. will be studying B. has studied  C. will have studied D. has been studying

Question  19: The number of learners of English..................in recent years.

 A. have increased rapidly   B. has been increased rapidly

 C. has increased rapidly   D. have been increased rapidly

Question  20: It was a great _________ to have a doctor living near us.

A. convenient  B. convenience C. conveniently D. conveniences

Question  21: Hardly ______________ the captain of the team when he had to face the problems.

A. had he been appointed    B. did he appoint   

C. was he being appointed     D. was he appointing

Question  22: British and Australian people share the same language, but in other respects they are as different as …………….

 A. cats and dogs B.  chalk and cheese  C. salt and pepper  D. here and there

Question  23:   Marine reptiles are among the few creatures that are known to have possible life span greater than______

A. man   B. that of man    C. the man’s   D. the one of man’s Question  24: Nebraska is a state whose name comes from an Indian word_____”river in the flatness.”

A. meaning  B. is meant   C. means   D. the meaning of

Question  25: It is ________ that I can’t put it down.

A. so interesting a book    B. so interesting book

C. such interesting book    D. too interesting book

*Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Question  26: The price of gold fluctuates daily.

A. increases  B. stabilizes   C. decreases    D. changes

Question  27: She is a contemporary writer who has received much critical acclaim.

 A. realistic  B. witty   C. modern   D. colorful

Question  28: After several near disasters, a controversy has raged over the safety of nuclear energy.

 A. dispute  B. seminar   C. colloquium   D. conversation

*Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Question  29: The jeweler reported that the diamonds were genuine.

 A. perfect  B. real    C. valuable   D. imitations

Question  30: My supply of confidence slowly dwindles as the deadline approaches.

A. shifts  B. grows   C. emerges   D. diminishes

*Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.

Question  31: Each year, tourists from all over the world travel to Poland to visit  a birthplace of  Frederic Chopin.

  A    B          C  D

Question  32: Students suppose to read all the questions carefully and find out the answers to  them. 

                               A                               B                                         C                        D

Question  33: The salad tasted so well that my brother returned to the salad bar for another helping.

        A    B  C   D

Question 34: I would rather that they do not travel during the bad weather, but they insist that they must return home today

    A     B   C     D

Question  35: The second sentence the Declaration of Independence established the foundation for the civil rights not

      A     B   C

enjoyed by every United States citizen.

   D

* Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the one that best completes each sentence.

Question  36: Nervous about flying in planes, __________________.

12. thirty years ago people knew nothing of space travel
13. people knew nothing of space travel thirty years ago
14. space travel was unknown by people thirty years ago
15. because people knew nothing of space travel thirty years ago.

Question  37: ______________, they continue to overeat and to eat the wrong food.

13. Even though many overweight people realize that they are threatening their health
14. However many overweight people realize that they are threatening their health
15. Many overweight people realizing that they are threatening their health
16. Because of the fact that many overweight people realize that they are threatening their health

Question  38: Did you apologize to Mary, ______________________?

A. who you spilt some coffee on her dress B. you spilt some coffee on her dress

C. whose dress you spilt some coffee  D. whose dress you spilt some coffee on

Question  39: On the battle field ___________________.
           A. lay the tanks   B. the tanks lay  C. lied the tanks  D. did the tanks lie
Question  40: Most psychologists agree that the basic structure of an individual’s personality is____________ .

 A. well established extremely by the age of five. B. by the age of five it is extremely well established.

 C. extremely well established by the age of five. D. by the age of five and extremely well established.

* Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the sentence which is closest  in meaning to the given one.

Question  41: He was suspected to have stolen credit cards. The police have investigated him for days.

A.  He has been investigated for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards.

B.  Suspecting to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.

C.  Having suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.

D.  Suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.

Question  42: The plan may be ingenious. It will never work in practice.

A. Ingenious as it may be, the plan will never work in practice.

B. Ingenious as may the plan, it will never work in practice.

C. The plan may be too ingenious to work in practice.

D. The plan is as impractical as it is ingenious.

Question  43: It would have been better if he had told us his new address.

A. He might have told us his new address.                     B. He must have told us his new address.

C. He should have told us his new address.                    D. It doesn’t matter that he didn’t tell us his new address.

Question  44:  ‘Make good use of your time. You won’t get such an opportunity again.”

13. He offered me such an opportunity so that I could make good use of my time.
14. He ordered me to make good use of my time as I wouldn’t get an opportunity again.
15. He advised me to make good use of my time as I wouldn’t get an opportunity again.
16. He let me make use of my time, knowing that I wouldn’t get an opportunity again.

Question  45: The teacher gave us permission to leave the room.

 A. “You must leave the room,” the teacher told us.

B. “You may leave the room,” the teacher told us.

C. “You ought to leave the room,” the teacher told us.

 D. “I give you permission leave the room,” the teacher told us.

 *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.

An air pollutant is defined as a compound added directly or indirectly by humans to the atmosphere in such quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetation, or materials adversely. Air pollution requires a very flexible definition that permits continuous change. When the first air pollution laws were established in England in the fourteenth century, air pollutants were limited to compounds that could be seen or smelled - a far cry from the extensive list of harmful substances known today. As technology has developed and knowledge of the health aspects of various chemicals has increased, the list of air pollutants has lengthened. In the future, even water vapor might be considered an air pollutant under certain conditions.

Many of the more important air pollutants, such as sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides, are found in nature. As the Earth developed, the concentration of these pollutants was altered by various chemical reactions; they became components in biogeochemical cycles. These serve as an air purification scheme by allowing the compounds to move from the air to the water or soil. On a global basis, nature's output of these compounds dwarfs that resulting from human activities.

However, human production usually occurs in a localized area, such as a city. In such a region, human output may be dominant and may temporarily overload the natural purification scheme of the cycles. The result is an increased concentration of noxious chemicals in the air. The concentrations at which the adverse effects appear will be greater than the concentrations that the pollutants would have in the absence of human activities. The actual concentration need not be large for a substance to be a pollutant; in fact, the numerical value tells us little until we know how much of an increase this represents over the concentration that would occur naturally in the area. For example, sulfur dioxide has detectable health effects at 0.08 parts per million (ppm), which is about 400 times its natural level. Carbon monoxide, however, has a natural level of 0.1 ppm and is not usually a pollutant until its level reaches about 15 ppm.

Question 46: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. The economic impact of air pollution.   B. What constitutes an air pollutant.

C. How much harm air pollutants can cause.   D. The effects of compounds added to the atmosphere.

Question 47:  The word "adversely" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to______.

A. negatively                  B. quickly    C. admittedly                    D. considerably

Question 48:   It can be inferred from the first paragraph that______.

A. water vapor is an air pollutant in localized areas B. most air pollutants today can be seen or smelled

C. the definition of air pollution will continue to change D. a substance becomes an air pollutant only in cities

Question 49:  The word  "These"  in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to______.

A. the various chemical reactions    B. the pollutants from the developing Earth

C. the compounds moved to the water or soil  D. the components in biogeochemical cycles

Question 50:   For which of the following reasons can natural pollutants play an important role in controlling air pollution?

A. They function as part of a purification process. 

B. They occur in greater quantities than other pollutants.

C. They are less harmful to living beings than other pollutants.

D. They have existed since the Earth developed.

Question 51: According to the passage, human-generated air pollution in localized regions______.

A. can be dwarfed by nature's output of pollutants

B. can overwhelm the natural system that removes pollutants

C. will damage areas outside of the localized regions

D. will react harmfully with natural pollutants

Question 52: The word "localized" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to______.

A. specified       B. circled              C. surrounded      D. encircled

Question 53: According to the passage, the numerical value of  the concentration level of a substance is only useful if ___.

A. the other substances in the area are known  B. it is in a localized area

C. the natural level is also known    D. it can be calculated quickly

Question 54: The word "detectable" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to______.

A. beneficial      B. special              C. measurable    D. separable

Question 55: Which of the following is best supported by the passage?

A.  To effectively control pollution, local government should regularly review their air pollution laws.

B.  One of the most important steps in preserving natural lands is to better enforce air pollution laws.

C.  Scientists should be consulted in order to establish uniform limits for all air pollutants.

  D.  Human activities have been effective in reducing air pollution.

*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.

Most people can remember a phone number for up to thirty seconds. When this short amount of time elapses, however, the numbers are erased from the memory. How did the information get there in the first place? Information that makes its way to the short term memory (STM) does so via the sensory storage area. The brain has a filter which only allows stimuli that is of immediate interest to pass on to the STM, also known as the working memory.

        There is much debate about the capacity and duration of the short term memory. The most accepted theory comes from George A. Miller, a cognitive psychologist who suggested that humans can remember approximately seven chunks of information. A chunk is defined as a meaningful unit of information, such as a word or name rather than just a letter or number. Modern theorists suggest that one can increase the capacity of the short term memory by chunking, or classifying similar information together. By organizing information, one can optimize the STM, and improve the chances of a memory being passed on to long term storage.
       When making a conscious effort to memorize something, such as information for an exam, many people engage in "rote rehearsal". By repeating something over and over again, one is able to keep a memory alive. Unfortunately, this type of memory maintenance only succeeds if there are no interruptions. As soon as a person stops rehearsing the information, it has the tendency to disappear. When a pen and paper are not handy, people often attempt to remember a phone number by repeating it aloud. If the doorbell rings or the dog barks to come in before a person has the opportunity to make a phone call, he will likely forget the number instantly. Therefore, rote rehearsal is not an efficient way to pass information from the short term to long term memory. A better way is to practice "elaborate rehearsal". This involves assigning semantic meaning to a piece of information so that it can be filed along with other pre-existing long term memories.
       Encoding information semantically also makes it more retrievable. Retrieving information can be done by recognition or recall. Humans can easily recall memories that are stored in the long term memory and used often; however, if a memory seems to be forgotten, it may eventually be retrieved by prompting. The more cues a person is given (such as pictures), the more likely a memory can be retrieved. This is why multiple choice tests are often used for subjects that require a lot of memorization.
Question  56: According to the passage, how do memories get transferred to the STM?
             A. They revert from the long term memory.  B. They are filtered from the sensory storage area.
             C. They get chunked when they enter the brain. D. They enter via the nervous system.

Question  57: The word elapses in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to:
              A. passes   B. adds up   C. appears   D. continues

Question  58: All of the following are mentioned as places in which memories are stored EXCEPT the:
 A. maintenance area  B. long term memory  C. sensory storage area  D. STM 

Question  59: Why does the author mention a dog's bark?
             A. To give an example of a type of memory
             B. To provide a type of interruption
             C. To prove that dogs have better memories than humans
             D. To compare another sound that is loud like a doorbell

Question  60: How do theorists believe a person can remember more information in a short time?
            A. By organizing it  B. By repeating it  C. By giving it a name D. By drawing it

Question  61: The author believes that rote rotation is____________
 A. the best way to remember something  B. more efficient than chunking
 C. ineffective in the long run    D. an unnecessary interruption

Question  62: The word it in the last paragraph refers to:
 A. encoding  B. STM  C. semantics   D. information

Question  63: The word elaborate in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to:
 A. complex  B. efficient  C. pretty   D. regular

Question  64: Which of the following is NOT supported by the passage?
 A. The working memory is the same as the short term memory.
 B. A memory is kept alive through constant repetition.
 C. Cues help people to recognize information.
 D. Multiple choice exams are the most difficult.

Question  65:  Which of the following best provides the important information in the underlined sentence from the passage. Incorrect answer choices leave out essential information or change the meaning of it.
 A. Prompting is the easiest way to retrieve short term memory after an extended period of time.
 B. A memory can be retrieved by prompting, in a case where it has been rarely used.
 C. It's easier to remember short term memories than long term memories due to regular prompts.
   D. Recalling a long term memory that is often used is easy, while forgotten memories often require prompting.

*Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks.

Settling in our university
          The university campus is like one big village where thousands of students live, work and relax surrounded by rolling green fields. It is the centre of the student (66)______ in all its variety. While it is basically a place for young people, there are a number of family flats and children are never far away. People come to live here from all over the world, so members of different cultures and speakers of different languages live next door to each other. One house has had special structural (67)_____ to make it suitable for students with disabilities. Most first year students live on campus. It's the easiest way to meet people when you first arrive and there’s always someone to (68)______. It is a busy, lively place, but because the campus is in the middle of parkland, you can (69)____ off and be alone if you want to.
When you arrive here, you will be introduced to your personal tutor. She or he (70)_____ a special interest in your progress in your course and can also advise you on any personal problems. Your personal tutor is somebody you can always (71)_____ on for help and support.
(72)_____ you are prepared to work hard and take (73)_____ of everything the university has to offer, you should find your time here both enjoyable and rewarding. So (74)_____ the university, I would like to welcome you and (75)______ you luck in your studies.

Question  66: A. company  B. community   C. connection    D. society

Question  67: A. alterations  B. changes  C. adjustments   D. exchanges

Question  68: A. face up to  B. go in for  C. drop in on   D. get round to

Question  69: A. march  B. wander  C. crawl      D. limp

Question  70: A. gives   B. holds   C. takes    D. makes

Question  71: A. trust   B. confess  C. believe    D. rely

Question  72: A. As long as  B. As soon as  C. As far as   D. As well as

Question  73: A. gain   B. advantage   C. benefit   D. profit

Question  74: A. by means of B. on account of C. on behalf of  D. in front of

Question  75: A. hope   B. give    C. wish    D. bring             

*Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

Question 76.  A. economics          B. personalize   C. regulation              D. individual

Question 77.  A. sensitive         B. constant          C. atmosphere    D. magnetic

Question 78. A. characteristic B. environmental  C. documentation    D. sophisticated

Question 79: A. extremely         B. necessary  C. necessity   D. co-operate                    

Question  80:  A. fashionable  B. convenient   C. traditional    D. significant

 

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