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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

1. A. climate B. liveable C. city D. discussion

2. A. solar B. infrastructure C. designer D. focus

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

3. A. essential B. survival C. nutrition D. vegetable

4. A. meditation B. longevity C. expectancy D. cholesterol

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

5. Many theories on conserving the purity of water has been proposed, but not one has been

 A B C

as widely accepted as this one.

 D

6. The food that Mark is cooking in the kitchen is smelling delicious.

 A B C D

7. Daniel said that if he had to do another homework tonight, he would not be able to attend

 A B C D

the concert.

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

8. “There is somebody walking behind us. I think we are________.”

 A. followed B. being followed C. following D. being following

9. There’s no need to be nervous. You’re quite capable ________ your final exam.

 A. of passing B. passing C. to pass D. pass

10. It is possible ________ may assist some trees in saving water in winter.

 A. to lose leaves B. that the loss of leaves

 C. the leaves are lost D. when leaves have lost

11. ________ searching for long-term economic growth, the government intends to study immediate solutions to avoid severe criticism from the public.

 A. According to B. Future C. However D. Instead of

12. ________ that increasing numbers of Blu-ray players will be bought in the years to come.

 A. It is anticipated B. In anticipation

 C. They are anticipated D. Anticipating

13. Newspaper publishers in the United States have estimated ________ reads a newspaper every day.

 A. nearly 80 percent of the adult population who

 B. it is nearly 80 percent of the adult population

 C. that nearly 80 percent of the adult population who

 D. that nearly 80 percent of the adult population

14. You can ________ rebuild your credit by taking steps to repair your credit rating as soon as possible.

 A. easy B. easier C. easily D. easiness

15. Tomorrow we can expect to see an end to the ________ rain in the region, but it will remain cloudy.

A. hard B. heavy C. strong D. rough

16. The question of late payment of the bills was ________ again at the meeting.

 A. raised B. risen C. brought D. taken

17. We are prepared to overlook the error on this occasion ________ your previous good work.

 A. in the light of B. thanks to C. with a view to D. with regard to

18. It took ages to ________ her round when she fainted.

 A. bring B. come C. take D. look

19. In the end, the detective managed to ________ down the dangerous criminal.

 A. find B. track C. get D. hit

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

20. “I wonder if you could help me?” “________”

 A. No, what is it? I’ll be able to manage it.

 B. Really? How nice.

 C. Don’t mention it. I’m very pleased to help you.

 D. I’ll do my best. What’s the problem?

21. “I didn’t see you when I came back here yesterday.” “________”

 A. Thank you. I’ll finish all my work today.

 B. I’m sorry, but I didn’t see you here, either.

 C. I’m very sorry. My son had an accident yesterday afternoon.

 D. Forget about it. It’s not my fault.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

22. Before the danger of the collapse, the dictatorial regime is buying time.

 A. delaying the collapse B. paying bribes

 C. counting its existence D. timing the collapse

23. This college emphasizes the primacy of teaching over research.

 A. give it a primary stress B. make it most important

 C. make it important at first D. make it most importance

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

24. In common with many mothers, she feels tom between her family and her work.

 A. In association with B. In imitation of

 C. Ignoring D. Unlike

25. It was a very wonderful opportunity for us to catch.

 A. break B. destroy C. hold D. miss

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

26. We couldn't answer those two difficult questions.

 A. Those two difficult questions couldn’t have been answered.

 B. Those two questions were so difficult that we couldn’t answer them

 C. Those two questions were not enough easy to answer for us.

 D. Those two questions were too difficult for us to answer them.

27. “I will pay back the money, Gloria” said Ivan.

 A. Ivan promised to pay back Gloria’s money.

 B. Ivan apologised to Gloria for borrowing her money.

 C. Ivan offered to pay Gloria the money back.

 D. Ivan suggested to pay back the money to Gloria.

28. How did you persuade Tom to lend you the money?

 A. In what way were you able to borrow money from Tom?

 B. In what way were you able to get the money back from Tom?

 C. How nice of Tom to lend you the money?

 D. How much did Tom lend you the money?

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.

29. Having found that I was not at home,________.

 A. police arrested the thief

 B. my house was broken into by the thief

 C. the thief broke into my house

 D. I didn’t know that the thief broke into my house

30. The world ________ was to be a great adventure for him.

 A. he knew very little

 B. that he knew very little

 C. where he knew very little about

 D. about which he knew very little

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.

For Better Grades - Use Your Brain!

If you are like most students, you probably started this new academic year with a resolution to study harder. Now, science can you help you keep your resolution. Recent discoveries in brain research (31) _________ to better ways to learn.

How does the brain (32) _________ new information? Think of the last time someone told you their phone number. Could you remember that number five minutes later? Probably not! That’s because it was in your short-term memory.

Our memory actually has three components. Sensory memory takes (33) _________ information from our five senses and is stored for just a few seconds while our brain processes it. Short-term memory works like a “holding area” for new information — that’s where you keep the phone number while you dial it. but if you can put the phone number into long-term memory, you’ll remember that same phone number next week. This part of your memory (34) _________ everything from irregular verbs to the names of all your cousins.

When you study, you transfer new information into long-term memory. Every time we learn something new, the structure of the brain actually changes as we build new connections to information that we (35) _________ know. When there are more connections to the new information, it’s easier to find it again.

31. A. aim B. point C. show D. develop

32. A. maintain B. gather C. collect D. save

33. A. in B. on C. about D. for

34. A. supports B. holds C. controls D. continues

35. A. alright B. even C. earlier D. already

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.

Becoming an Art Dealer

It is many people’s dream to become a world-famous artist. Unfortunately, it can be extremely difficult to make a living solely from selling your paintings or sculptures. But don’t worry because there are other jobs in the world of art that you can pursue. One possible career option is to become an art dealer.

An art dealer works on behalf of artists to help them sell works to museums and galleries around the world. To be successful at this profession, it requires a well-rounded skill set. For starters, it helps a lot if you love art and are knowledgeable about art history. Having business skills will also be quite useful, as it will be necessary to negotiate with buyers, and help the artists you represent market their work. If becoming an art dealer sounds appealing, there are several steps which you can follow. Although you may have a love for a wide range of styles, you should start by choosing one category to focus on. Buyers usually prefer to deal with a specialist in a particular area than someone who is a jack of all trades. When selecting your focus, choose an area that you are passionate about instead of something that seems lucrative. Art trends come and go, so there is no use trying to predict what is hot. These trends will certainly change over the course of your career.

Once you selected an area to focus on, start to contact some museums, galleries, and other companies in the art world and send them your resume. The majority of art dealers begin their careers working as interns for these kinds of companies. Although these interns may be paid little, or in some cases nothing at all, the experience of learning how art businesses work will certainly serve you down the road.

It pays to be flexible in the beginning, as the most important thing is to get your foot in the door. Museums and galleries may offer you several positions including a sales assistant or a junior art consultant. Whichever job you accept, be sure to learn it well and give it your best. In addition to your responsibilities, make sure your start to network with others in your industry. As your knowledge and contacts begin to grow, more opportunities will be open to you.

Note: a jack of all trades = said about someone who is able to do many things, but is not an expert in any of them

36. What is the passage mainly about?

 A. Suggestions about how to get a job in the art world

 B. The best-selling paintings in modern times

 C. How to become a famous artist

 D. Some helpful art schools students should consider

37. What does the passage suggest someone should have if they want to become an art dealer?

 A. A good attitude and a lot of money

 B. Excellent painting and drawing skills

 C. A love for art and a few business skills

 D. A lot of knowledge about art history and a college degree

38. What is the third paragraph mainly about?

 A. Getting your first job in the art industry

 B. Ways to improve your own personal artwork

 C. A job that you can get once you have a lot of experience

 D. Ways to impress your boss when you start your career

39. What could replace the word “lucrative” in paragraph 2?

 A. a bit unusual B. very beautiful

 C. extremely ancient D. financially appealing

40. The word “it” in the last paragraph refers to________.

 A. the beginning B. art business C. art gallery D. network

41. The best quality of an art dealer to start the career may be________.

 A. degrees and high qualifications B. fame from the artists

 C. knowledge and contacts D. love of arts

42. Why does the author suggest it is important to make contact at work?

 A. They help you have more fun on the job.

 B. They can assist you in advancing your career later.

 C. They can help you get your foot in the door.

 D. They will take care of most of your job responsibilities.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50

Frozen Fitness

A man stands over a bathtub that is filled with ice. Although it is the middle of winter, he slowly slides into the tub and submerges his body underneath the water. Within seconds, he begins to shiver, but after a few minutes he is able to settle down. Despite the temperature, he will remain in the tub for the next 30 minutes. He is taking advantage of cold thermogenesis, a growing trend that could improve people’s health.

Thermogenesis is an internal process that mammals undergo to generate heat when they are subjected to cold temperatures. In modem society, humans rarely requires this ability because we have heated homes and offices during the winter season. Recent studies, however, indicate that by doing so we could be missing out on some wonderful health benefits. Being subjected to cold temperatures regularly has been shown to boost men’s testosterone levels. It also boosts metabolism, which allows people to burn fat more efficiently. Some people have reported that cold thermogenesis also provides a mental lift once you have overcome the initial shock of the cold water.

The positive effects of thermogenesis were known before, but it only started to become popular after the 2008 Olympics. One man who helped spark this craze was Ray Cronise, a NASA scientist and entrepreneur. He was reading an article that reported Michael Phelps ate 12,000 calories per day while training. The calories were so high that led him to believe that something else besides exercise was helping Phelps to stay thin and muscular: the icy water in the swimming pool. So he conducted his own experiment by drinking several glasses of ice water and exposing himself to cold water. After six weeks of this regiment, he had lost 30 pounds.

There are several routines that a person can adopt if they are interested in starting their own thermogenesis routine. One method is ice baths. This method may be a bit too drastic for average people though. Instead, people may want to begin by dunking their face in cold water for a few seconds, and then gradually increase the time. Next, they can progress to cold showers and baths before moving on ice baths. An even more convenient way is to place an ice packet on the back of your neck for 15 to 20 minutes every evening. Although these methods may be extreme, many are willing to give them a go to improve their health.

43. Which of the following best matches the meaning of the word “submerges” in paragraph 1?

 A. puts under B. turns over C. makes hotter D. makes colder

44. Thermogenesis is the body’s way of ________ when it is cold.

 A. growing up B. turning off

 C. cooling down D. producing warmth

45. Which of the following is a health benefit of thermogenesis?

 A. You will never sweat again in any weather.

 B. It helps your body get better at burning fat.

 C. It helps women produce more testosterone.

 D. Most people gain some weight by using it.

46. All of the following are true about the benefits of thermogenesis EXCEPT that

 A. it can improve people’s health

 B. it helps humans generate heat from the beginning

 C. it allows people to burn fat more efficiently

 D. it helps humans consume more calories

47. It can be inferred from the passage that thermogenesis________.

 A. has never used by doctors or scientists

 B. consumes too much energy

 C. helped Michael Phelps win so many gold medals.

 D. is one of human instincts

48. What does the phrase “by doing so” in paragraph 2 refer to?

 A. Living in cold climates B. Buying a home or office

 C. Staying warm all of the time D. Experiencing thermogenesis

49. What does the author advise most people to do when starting thermogenesis?

 A. Go slowly at first B. Only focus on ice baths

 C. Never put ice on their neck D. Eat less food than ever

50. We should follow all of the following tips about thermogenesis EXCEPT that

 A. you should consider it carefully before taking an ice bath

 B. you should take cold showers or baths first, and then ice baths

 C. it is a good way to place an ice packet on the back of your neck

 D. you should dunk your face in cold water no more than a few seconds

ĐÁP ÁN

1.

A

2.

C

3.

D

4.

A

5.

B

6.

C

7.

B