Đề thi thử ĐH môn Anh lần 1 (2013-2014)

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D. facility D. majority D. hydrology D. impatient D. supervisor C. characterise C. appropriate C. participate C. innocent C. dictionary B. variety B. traditional B. intimacy B. initial B. agriculture

A. so B. however C. even though D. yet

A. mostly D. barely B. hard C. only

B. don’t you C. can’t you A. will you D. do you

B. instead of D. unless A. but C. than

A. must have gone B. should have gone C. couldn’t go D. didn’t have to go

D. neither A. either B. so

C. everyone knows D. everyone knows about A. everyone knew B. everyone know

B. as high as that in C. as many as that in D. as much as A. more than

Mã Đề: 139 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. 1: A. irrational 2: A. electrician 3: A. facilitate 4: A. abnormal 5: A. catastrophe Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 6: The sky was cloudy and foggy. We went to the beach, _____. 7: The village was _____ visible through the dense fog. 8: Buy me a newspaper on your way back, _____? 9: There was nothing they could do _____ leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down. 10: He _____ to the doctor after the accident, but he continued to play instead. 11: “I will never go mountaineering again.” – “Me _____.” C. too 12: It’s imperative that _____ what to do when there is a fire. 13: “The inflation rate in Greece is five times _____ my country,” he said. 14: _____ I might, I couldn’t open the door. A. No matter how hard C. Try as B. However hard D. All are correct.

A. my presentation was given C. the teacher gave me

B. off ran the runners D. the runners run off

B. rainy A. foggy C. snowy D. windy

A. components D. supplements C. ingredients B. materials

D. independently A. respectively C. respectfully B. separately

C. influence B. action D. effect A. force

D. gossip C. chat A. row

D. deafening A. deafened B. deafness C. deaf

B. independent C. depending A. dependent D. dependable

15: Not having written about the required topic, _____ a low mark. B. I was given D. All are correct. 16: The instructor blew his whistle and _____. A. off the runners were running C. off were running the runners 17: Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a _____ day. 18: The use of vitamin _____ and herbs has become increasingly popular among Americans. 19: Martha, Julia and Mark are 17, 19 and 20 years old _____. 20: As the drug took _____, they boy became quieter. 21: Laura had a blazing _____ with Eddie and stormed out of the house. B. word 22: We walk in streets where the noise of traffic is almost _____. 23: Mr. Smith is a _____ person. If he says he will do something, you know that he will do. 24: Please, will you just tidy your room, and stop _____ excuses! 1

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C. doing D. taking A. having B. making

B. off C. over D. in for A. out of

A. in C. off B. out

B. make it your own home D. make yourself at rest

B. Not at all. A. Not for me. C. Never mind. D. Not enough.

A. Be yourself. C. Help yourself. B. Do it yourself. D. Allow yourself.

C. I’d be OK A. No longer B. I’m coming. D. I won’t finish

A. I think that, too. C. Not completely. B. Yes, I’m afraid not. D. Why not?

B. Good idea. Thanks. D. It’s my pleasure. A. You’re welcome. C. Thanks. I will.

25: He came _____ a lot of criticism for the remarks he made in a television interview. 26: She started the course two months ago but dropped _____ after only a month. D. back 27: Why don’t you sit down and _____? A. make yourself at peace C. make yourself at home 28: - “Do you mind if I turn on the fan?” - “_____” 29: - “Can I have another cup of tea?” – “_____” 30: - “Are you ready, Kate? There’s not much time left.” – “Yes, just a minute. _____!” 31: - “Can you help me with my essay?” – “_____” 32: - “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.” - “_____” Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the SYNONYM of the underlined words in each of the following questions. 33: Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast. A. minor comparison C. significant difference

B. publicly said D. strongly condemned A. openly criticized C. publicly supported

A. damaging B. beneficial D. physical C. severe

B. interesting resemblance D. complete coincidence 34: These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following question. 35: The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks from 36 to 45.

The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some scientists have suggested that human tears are (36) _____ of an aquatic past, but this does not seem very likely. We cry from the moment we enter this world, for a number of reasons. Helpless babies cry to persuade their parents that they are ill, hungry or uncomfortable. As they (37) _____, they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it.

The idea that having a good cry do you (38) _____ is a very old one and now it has scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they (39) _____ a natural painkiller called enkaphalin. By fighting sorrow and pain, this chemical helps you feel better. Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (40) _____.

Unfortunately, in our society, we impose restrictions upon this naturally (41) _____ activity. Because some people still regard it as a (42) _____ of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry. This kind of repression can only increase stress, both emotionally and physically.

Tears of emotion also help the body (43) _____ itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants. Crying comforts and calms can be very enjoyable - (44) _____ the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly (45) _____ “weepies”. It seems that people enjoy crying together almost as much as laughing together.

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B. evidence B. change B. fine B. retain B. achieve B. treating B. symbol B. rid B. remark B. entitled C. result C. develop C. good C. hold C. provide C. healing C. feature C. loosen C. distinguish C. subtitled D. display D. alter D. well D. keep D. produce D. improving D. sign D. expel D. regard D. called

36: A. witness 37: A. evolve 38: A. better 39: A. contain 40: A. construct 41: A. curing 42: A. hint 43: A. release 44: A. consider 45: A. named Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions from 46 to 55.

A fold culture is small, isolated, cohesive, conservative, nearly self-sufficient group that is homogeneous in custom and race, with a strong family or clan structure and highly developed rituals. Order is maintained through sanctions based in the religion or family, and interpersonal relationships are strong. Tradition is paramount, and change comes infrequently and slowly. There is relatively little division of labor into specialized duties. Rather, each person is expected to perform a great variety of tasks, though duties may differ between the sexes. Most goods are handmade, and a subsistence economy prevails. Individualism is weakly developed in folk cultures, as are social classes. Unaltered folk cultures no longer exist in industrialized countries such as the United States and Canada. Perhaps the nearest modern equivalent in Anglo-America is the Amish, a German American farming sect that largely renounces the products and labor saving devices of the industrial age. In Amish areas, horse-drawn buggies till serve as a local transportation device, and the faithful are not permitted to own automobiles. The Amish’s central religious concept of Demut, “humility”, clearly reflects the weakness of individualism and social class so typical of folk cultures, and there is a corresponding strength of Amish group identity. Rarely do the Amish marry outside their sect. The religion, a variety of the Mennonite faith, provides the principal mechanism for maintaining order.

By contrast, a popular culture is a large heterogeneous group, often highly individualistic and constantly changing. Relationships tend to be impersonal, and a pronounced division of labor exists, leading to the establishment of many specialized professions. Secular institutions, of control such as the police and army take the place of religion and family in maintaining order, and a money-based economy prevails. Because of these contrasts, “popular” may be viewed as clearly different from “folk”.

The popular is replacing the folk in industrialized countries and in many developing nations, Folk- made objects give way to their popular equivalent, usually because the popular item is more quickly or cheaply produced, is easier or time saving to use, or lends more prestige to the owner.

46: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. Two decades in modern society B. The influence of industrial technology C. The characteristics of “folk” and “popular” societies D. The specialization of labor in Canada and the United States

C. primitive A. uniform B. general D. traditional

B. Social change occurs slowly.

47: The word “homogeneous” is closest in meaning to _____. 48: Which of the following is typical of folk cultures? A. There is a money-based economy. C. Contact with other cultures is encouraged. D. Each person develops one specialized skill. 49: What does the author imply about the United States and Canada?

A. They value folk cultures. C. They have popular cultures. B. They have no social classes. D. They do not value individualism.

A. generally rejects B. greatly modifies C. loudly declares D. often criticizes

50: The phrase “largely renounces” is closest in meaning to _____. 51: What is the main source of order in Amish society? A. The government B. The economy C. The clan structure D. The religion

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A. A variety of religious practices is tolerated. B. Individualism and competition are important. C. Pre-modern technology is preferred. D. People are defined according to their class.

A. A carpenter C. A weaver D. A banker B. A farmer

A. dominates C. develops B. provides D. invests

D. convenience B. prestige C. quality A. cost

52: Which of the following statements about Amish beliefs does the passage support? 53: Which of the following would probably NOT be found in a folk culture? 54: The word “prevails” is closest in meaning to _____. 55: Which of following is NOT given as a reason why folk-made objects are replaced by mass-produced objects? Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions from 56 to 65.

Global warming could cause drought and possibly famine in China, the source of much of Hong Kong’s food, by 2050, a new report predicts. Hong Kong could also be at risk from flooding as sea levels rose. The report recommends building sea-walls around low-lying areas such as the new port and airport reclamations. Published by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the report, which includes work by members of the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, uses the most recent projections on climate change to point to a gloomy outlook for China.

By 2050, about 30 to 40 per cent of the country will experience changes in the type of vegetation it supports, with tropical and subtropical forest conditions shifting northward and hot desert conditions rising in the west where currently the desert is temperate. Crop-growing areas will expand but any benefit is expected to be negated by increased evaporation of moisture, making it too dry to grow crops such as rice. The growing season also is expected to alter, becoming shorter in southern and central China, the mainland’s breadbasket. The rapid changes make it unlikely that plants could adapt.

“China will produce smaller crops. In the central and northern areas, and the southern part, there will be decreased production because of water limitations”, Dr. Rik Leemans, one of the authors of the report, said during a brief visit to the territory yesterday. Famine could result because of the demands of feeding the population - particularly if it grows - and the diminished productivity of the land. “It looks very difficult for the world as a whole”, he said.

Global warming is caused by the burning of large amounts of fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, which release gases that trap heal in the atmosphere. World temperatures already have increased this century by about 6 degrees Celsius and are projected to rise by between 1.6 degrees and 3.8 degrees by 2100.

Dr. Leemans said China’s reliance on coal-fired power for its industrial growth did not bode well for the world climate. “I think the political and economic powers in China are much greater than the environmental powers, and [greenhouse gas emissions] could accelerate,” Dr. Leemans said. “China is not taking the problem seriously yet, although it is trying to incorporate this kind of research to see what is going to happen.”

The climate change repot, which will be released tomorrow, focuses on China but Mr. David Melville of WWF-Hong Kong said some of the depressing scenarios could apply to the territory. Food supplies, for instance, could be affected by lower crop yields. “Maybe we could afford to import food from elsewhere but you have to keep in mind that the type of changes experienced in southern China will take place elsewhere as well,” he said. Sea levels could rise as glaciers melted and the higher temperatures expanded the size of the oceans, threatening much of developed Hong Kong which is built on reclaimed land. Current projections are that sea levels worldwide will rise by 15 to 90 centimetres by 2100, depending on whether action is taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

“Hong Kong has substantial areas built on reclaimed land and sea level rises could impact on that, not only on Chek Lap Kok but the West Kowloon Reclamation and the Central and Western Reclamation - the whole lot,” Mr. Melville said, adding that sea walls would be needed. Depleted fresh water supplies would be another problem because increased evaporation would reduce levels. Mr. Melville said the general outlook

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56: Overall, what sort of picture is painted of the future effects of global warming?

A. disastrous C. relatively optimistic B. potentially disastrous D. on balance things are going to be satisfactory

B. a preview of a report

57: What is this passage? A. a report C. an article describing a response to a report D. an article previewing a report

A. efficient B. sufficient C. insufficient D. inefficient

A. effects of changes in the climate of China on food production B. future changes in the climate of China. C. effects of changes in the climate of China on the growing season D. projected future changes in the climate of China

58: Mr. David Melville suggests that in future more food could be imported into Hong Kong. He thinks these measures could be _____. 59: The main point of paragraph 3 is to describe _____. 60: The main point of paragraph 5 is to describe _____. B. the effects of global warming

A. global warming C. the causes and projected effects of global warming D. the causes and effects of global warming

A. because the quote is from a second language user whose command of English is not perfect B. because, although they are not part of the original quote, the additional information given is

C. because the writer is quoting from another source D. because the writer wants to emphasize the meaning of these words

A. suggesting that there is a potential disaster in Hong Kong B. suggesting that reclamation areas arc at risk C. criticising current safeguards D. making a call for action

61: Why does the writer add the information in square brackets in paragraph 5? necessary to understand the statement 62: In paragraph 7, which point is Mr. Melville NOT making? 63: How would you describe the Dr. Leeman’s attitude towards China? A. mainly favourable C. supportive in theory B. critical D. admiring

B. made ineffective C. reduced A. made possible D. paid for 64: In paragraph 2, “negated” is closest in meaning to _____. 65: In paragraph 7, “depleted” could be replaced by which of the following? A. reduced B. poor C. decaying D. decimated

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. 66: (A) A lot of people stop (B) smoking because they (C) are afraid their health will be affected and (D) early death.

67: He (A) has hardly never given a (B) more impressive (C) performance than (D) this. 68: A professor of (A) economy and history at our university (B) developed a new theory of the relationship (C) between historical events and (D) financial crises. 69: After analysing (A) the steep rise in profits (B) according to your report, (C) it was convinced that your (D) analyses were correct.

70: Bill was (A) about average in performance (B) in comparison (C) with other students in (D) his class. 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. 71: Fiona has been typing the report for an hour. A. It took Fiona an hour to type the report. B. It is an hour since Fiona started typing the report.

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C. Fiona finished the report an hour ago. D. Fiona will finish the report in an hour.

72: Soil erosion is a result of forests being cut down carelessly. A. That forests are being cut down carelessly results from soil erosion. B. Soil erosion contributes to forests being cut down carelessly. C. That forests are being cut down carelessly leads to soil erosion. D. Soil erosion results in forests being cut down carelessly. 73: “We lost the last game because of the referee,” said the team captain. A. The team captain blamed the referee for their loss in the last game. B. The team captain refused to tell the referee about their loss in the last game. C. The team captain said that without the referee, they might have lost the last game. D. The team captain admitted to the referee that they had lost the last game.

A. The teacher advised me against writing about such a sensitive topic. B. I was ordered by the teacher not to write about such a sensitive topic. C. I was blamed for writing about such a sensitive topic by the teacher. D. The teacher advised me on writing about such a sensitive topic.

74: “If I were you, I would not choose to write about such a sensitive topic,” the teacher said. 75: “You shouldn’t have leaked our confidential report to the press, Frank!” said Jane.

A. Jane suspected that Frank had leaked their confidential report to the press. B. Jane accused Frank of having cheated the press with their confidential report. C. Jane blamed Frank for having flattered the press with their confidential report. D. Jane criticised Frank for having disclosed their confidential report to the press. 76: They couldn’t climb up the mountain because of the storm.

A. The storm discouraged them from climbing up the mountain. B. The storm made them impossible to climb up the mountain. C. The storm made it not capable of climbing up the mountain. D. Their climbing up the mountain was unable due to the storm.

77: “We’re having a reunion this weekend. Why don’t you come?” John said to us.

A. Having little money, Peter couldn’t make ends meet. B. Peter could hardly live on little money. C. Peter got by on very little money. D. Peter found it hard to live on very little money.

A. John simply asked us why we wouldn’t come to a reunion. B. John didn’t understand why we came to a reunion. C. John cordially invited us to a reunion. D. John asked us why we didn’t come to a reunion. 78: Peter had very little money but managed to make ends meet. 79: The film didn’t come up to my expectations.

A. I expected the film to end more abruptly. B. The film was as good as I expected. C. I expected the film to be more boring. D. The film fell short of my expectations. 80: She has lost her appetite recently.

A. She hasn’t had any food recently. C. She has gone off food recently. B. Her appetite has been very good. D. She hasn’t eaten a lot of food recently.

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Mã Đề: 298 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the SYNONYM of the underlined words in each of the following questions. 1. Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast. A. minor comparison C. significant difference

A. openly criticized C. publicly supported B. publicly said D. strongly condemned

A. damaging B. beneficial D. physical C. severe

B. interesting resemblance D. complete coincidence 2. These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following question. 3. The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures. 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. 4: “We’re having a reunion this weekend. Why don’t you come?” John said to us.

A. John simply asked us why we wouldn’t come to a reunion. B. John didn’t understand why we came to a reunion. C. John cordially invited us to a reunion. D. John asked us why we didn’t come to a reunion.

5: “You shouldn’t have leaked our confidential report to the press, Frank!” said Jane.

A. Jane suspected that Frank had leaked their confidential report to the press. B. Jane accused Frank of having cheated the press with their confidential report. C. Jane blamed Frank for having flattered the press with their confidential report. D. Jane criticised Frank for having disclosed their confidential report to the press.

6: “We lost the last game because of the referee,” said the team captain.

A. The team captain said that without the referee, they might have lost the last game. B. The team captain blamed the referee for their loss in the last game. C. The team captain refused to tell the referee about their loss in the last game. D. The team captain admitted to the referee that they had lost the last game.

7: They couldn’t climb up the mountain because of the storm.

A. The storm discouraged them from climbing up the mountain. B. The storm made it not capable of climbing up the mountain. C. The storm made them impossible to climb up the mountain. D. Their climbing up the mountain was unable due to the storm.

8: Fiona has been typing the report for an hour. A. It took Fiona an hour to type the report. B. Fiona finished the report an hour ago. C. It is an hour since Fiona started typing the report. D. Fiona will finish the report in an hour.

9: She has lost her appetite recently.

A. She hasn’t had any food recently. C. She has gone off food recently. B. Her appetite has been very good. D. She hasn’t eaten a lot of food recently.

10: Peter had very little money but managed to make ends meet.

A. Having little money, Peter couldn’t make ends meet. B. Peter could hardly live on little money. C. Peter got by on very little money. D. Peter found it hard to live on very little money.

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11: Soil erosion is a result of forests being cut down carelessly. A. Soil erosion results in forests being cut down carelessly. B. That forests are being cut down carelessly leads to soil erosion. C. That forests are being cut down carelessly results from soil erosion. D. Soil erosion contributes to forests being cut down carelessly.

12: “If I were you, I would not choose to write about such a sensitive topic,” the teacher said.

A. The teacher advised me against writing about such a sensitive topic. B. I was ordered by the teacher not to write about such a sensitive topic. C. I was blamed for writing about such a sensitive topic by the teacher. D. The teacher advised me on writing about such a sensitive topic.

13: The film didn’t come up to my expectations. A. I expected the film to end more abruptly. B. The film was as good as I expected.

C. I expected the film to be more boring. D. The film fell short of my expectations. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 14: The village was _____ visible through the dense fog. A. only B. hard C. barely D. mostly

15: The use of vitamin _____ and herbs has become increasingly popular among Americans. A. components B. supplements C. ingredients D. materials

16: - “Can I have another cup of tea?” – “_____” A. Allow yourself. B. Do it yourself. C. Be yourself. D. Help yourself.

17: He _____ to the doctor after the accident, but he continued to play instead. A. must have gone B. should have gone C. didn’t have to go D. couldn’t go

18: - “Do you mind if I turn on the fan?” - “_____” A. Not for me. B. Not enough. C. Not at all. D. Never mind.

19: There was nothing they could do _____ leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down. A. than B. unless C. instead of D. but

20: - “Are you ready, Kate? There’s not much time left.” – “Yes, just a minute. _____!” A. I’m coming. B. No longer C. I’d be OK D. I won’t finish

21: - “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.” - “_____” A. You’re welcome. B. Good idea. Thanks. C. Thanks. I will. D. It’s my pleasure.

22: Please, will you just tidy your room, and stop _____ excuses! B. making A. having C. doing D. taking

23: It’s imperative that _____ what to do when there is a fire.

A. everyone knows about C. everyone knows B. everyone know D. everyone knew

24: He came _____ a lot of criticism for the remarks he made in a television interview. A. off B. out of C. over D. in for

25: Not having written about the required topic, _____ a low mark.

A. the teacher gave me C. my presentation was given B. I was given D. All are correct.

26: Martha, Julia and Mark are 17, 19 and 20 years old _____. A. respectively B. separately C. respectfully D. independently

27: As the drug took _____, they boy became quieter. A. force B. action C. influence D. effect

A. too 28: “I will never go mountaineering again.” – “Me _____.” C. either D. so

B. neither 29: We walk in streets where the noise of traffic is almost _____. B. deafness A. deafened C. deaf D. deafening

30: Mr. Smith is a _____ person. If he says he will do something, you know that he will do. A. dependent B. independent C. depending D. dependable

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31: _____ I might, I couldn’t open the door.

A. However hard C. Try as B. No matter how hard D. All are correct.

32: The sky was cloudy and foggy. We went to the beach, _____. C. even though A. however B. yet

D. so 33: She started the course two months ago but dropped _____ after only a month. A. in B. out C. off D. back

34: Why don’t you sit down and _____?

A. make yourself at peace C. make yourself at home B. make it your own home D. make yourself at rest

35: - “Can you help me with my essay?” – “_____” A. Why not? B. Yes, I’m afraid not. C. Not completely. D. I think that, too.

36: The instructor blew his whistle and _____.

A. the runners run off C. off were running the runners B. off ran the runners D. off the runners were running

37: “The inflation rate in Greece is five times _____ my country,” he said. A. as much as B. more than C. as high as that in D. as many as that in

38: Laura had a blazing _____ with Eddie and stormed out of the house. B. chat C. gossip D. word A. row

39: Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a _____ day. B. foggy C. snowy D. windy A. rainy

40: Buy me a newspaper on your way back, _____? A. don’t you B. will you C. do you D. can’t you

Cloze test: Choose the word that best fits the blank space in the following passage (from 41 to 50).

The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some scientists have suggested that human tears are (41)_____ of an aquatic past, but this does not seem very likely. We cry from the moment we enter this world, for a number of reasons. Helpless babies cry to persuade their parents that they are ill, hungry or uncomfortable. As they (42) _____, they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it.

The idea that having a good cry do you (43)_____ is a very old one and now it has scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they (44)_____ a natural painkiller called enkaphalin. By fighting sorrow and pain, this chemical helps you feel better. Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (45)_____.

Unfortunately, in our society, we impose restrictions upon this naturally (46)_____ activity. Because some people still regard it as a (47)_____ of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry. This kind of repression can only increase stress, both emotionally and physically.

Tears of emotion also help the body (48)_____ itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants. Crying comforts and calms can be very enjoyable - (49)_____ the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly (50) _____ “weepies”. It seems that people enjoy crying together almost as much as laughing together. 41: 42: 43: 44: 45: 46: 47: 48: 49: A. display A. evolve A. better A. retain A. provide A. treating A. symbol A. release A. distinguish D. evidence D. change D. fine D. hold D. achieve D. improving D. sign D. rid D. remark C. result C. develop C. good C. contain C. construct C. healing C. feature C. expel C. consider B. witness B. alter B. well B. keep B. produce B. curing B. hint B. loosen B. regard

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A. named C. entitled B. called D. subtitled

50: Reading comprehension: Read the text and choose the best answer (from 51 to 60).

Global warming could cause drought and possibly famine in China, the source of much of Hong Kong’s food, by 2050, a new report predicts. Hong Kong could also be at risk from flooding as sea levels rose. The report recommends building sea-walls around low-lying areas such as the new port and airport reclamations. Published by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the report, which includes work by members of the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, uses the most recent projections on climate change to point to a gloomy outlook for China.

By 2050, about 30 to 40 per cent of the country will experience changes in the type of vegetation it supports, with tropical and subtropical forest conditions shifting northward and hot desert conditions rising in the west where currently the desert is temperate. Crop-growing areas will expand but any benefit is expected to be negated by increased evaporation of moisture, making it too dry to grow crops such as rice. The growing season also is expected to alter, becoming shorter in southern and central China, the mainland’s breadbasket. The rapid changes make it unlikely that plants could adapt.

“China will produce smaller crops. In the central and northern areas, and the southern part, there will be decreased production because of water limitations”, Dr. Rik Leemans, one of the authors of the report, said during a brief visit to the territory yesterday. Famine could result because of the demands of feeding the population - particularly if it grows - and the diminished productivity of the land. “It looks very difficult for the world as a whole”, he said.

Global warming is caused by the burning of large amounts of fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, which release gases that trap heal in the atmosphere. World temperatures already have increased this century by about 6 degrees Celsius and are projected to rise by between 1.6 degrees and 3.8 degrees by 2100.

Dr. Leemans said China’s reliance on coal-fired power for its industrial growth did not bode well for the world climate. “I think the political and economic powers in China are much greater than the environmental powers, and [greenhouse gas emissions] could accelerate,” Dr. Leemans said. “China is not taking the problem seriously yet, although it is trying to incorporate this kind of research to see what is going to happen.”

The climate change repot, which will be released tomorrow, focuses on China but Mr. David Melville of WWF-Hong Kong said some of the depressing scenarios could apply to the territory. Food supplies, for instance, could be affected by lower crop yields. “Maybe we could afford to import food from elsewhere but you have to keep in mind that the type of changes experienced in southern China will take place elsewhere as well,” he said. Sea levels could rise as glaciers melted and the higher temperatures expanded the size of the oceans, threatening much of developed Hong Kong which is built on reclaimed land. Current projections are that sea levels worldwide will rise by 15 to 90 centimetres by 2100, depending on whether action is taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

“Hong Kong has substantial areas built on reclaimed land and sea level rises could impact on that, not only on Chek Lap Kok but the West Kowloon Reclamation and the Central and Western Reclamation - the whole lot,” Mr. Melville said, adding that sea walls would be needed. Depleted fresh water supplies would be another problem because increased evaporation would reduce levels. Mr. Melville said the general outlook could be helped if Hong Kong used water less wastefully and encouraged energy efficiency to reduce fuel- burning. He also called on the West to help China improve its efficiency. 51: Overall, what sort of picture is painted of the future effects of global warming?

A. disastrous B. potentially disastrous C. relatively optimistic D. on balance things are going to be satisfactory

52: What is this passage? B. a preview of a report A. a report C. an article describing a response to a report D. an article previewing a report

53: Mr. David Melville suggests that in future more food could be imported into Hong Kong. He thinks these measures could be _____. A. efficient B. sufficient C. insufficient D. inefficient

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54: The main point of paragraph 3 is to describe _____.

A. effects of changes in the climate of China on food production B. future changes in the climate of China. C. effects of changes in the climate of China on the growing season D. projected future changes in the climate of China 55: The main point of paragraph 5 is to describe _____.

A. global warming B. the effects of global warming C. the causes and projected effects of global warming D. the causes and effects of global warming

56: Why does the writer add the information in square brackets in paragraph 5? A. because, although they are not part of the original quote, the additional information given is necessary to understand the statement

B. because the quote is from a second language user whose command of English is not perfect C. because the writer is quoting from another source D. because the writer wants to emphasize the meaning of these words

57: In paragraph 7, which point is Mr. Melville NOT making? A. suggesting that there is a potential disaster in Hong Kong B. suggesting that reclamation areas arc at risk C. criticising current safeguards D. making a call for action

A. critical C. supportive in theory

58: How would you describe the Dr. Leeman’s attitude towards China? B. mainly favourable D. admiring 59: In paragraph 2, “negated” is closest in meaning to _____. C. reduced B. made ineffective A. made possible D. paid for

60: In paragraph 7, “depleted” could be replaced by which of the following? B. poor C. decaying D. decimated A. reduced Reading comprehension: Read the text and choose the best answer (from 61 to 70).

A fold culture is small, isolated, cohesive, conservative, nearly self-sufficient group that is homogeneous in custom and race, with a strong family or clan structure and highly developed rituals. Order is maintained through sanctions based in the religion or family, and interpersonal relationships are strong. Tradition is paramount, and change comes infrequently and slowly. There is relatively little division of labor into specialized duties. Rather, each person is expected to perform a great variety of tasks, though duties may differ between the sexes. Most goods are handmade, and a subsistence economy prevails. Individualism is weakly developed in folk cultures, as are social classes. Unaltered folk cultures no longer exist in industrialized countries such as the United States and Canada. Perhaps the nearest modern equivalent in Anglo-America is the Amish, a German American farming sect that largely renounces the products and labor saving devices of the industrial age. In Amish areas, horse-drawn buggies till serve as a local transportation device, and the faithful are not permitted to own automobiles. The Amish’s central religious concept of Demut, “humility”, clearly reflects the weakness of individualism and social class so typical of folk cultures, and there is a corresponding strength of Amish group identity. Rarely do the Amish marry outside their sect. The religion, a variety of the Mennonite faith, provides the principal mechanism for maintaining order.

By contrast, a popular culture is a large heterogeneous group, often highly individualistic and constantly changing. Relationships tend to be impersonal, and a pronounced division of labor exists, leading to the establishment of many specialized professions. Secular institutions, of control such as the police and army take the place of religion and family in maintaining order, and a money-based economy prevails. Because of these contrasts, “popular” may be viewed as clearly different from “folk”.

The popular is replacing the folk in industrialized countries and in many developing nations, Folk- made objects give way to their popular equivalent, usually because the popular item is more quickly or cheaply produced, is easier or time saving to use, or lends more prestige to the owner.

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61: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. Two decades in modern society B. The characteristics of “folk” and “popular” societies C. The influence of industrial technology D. The specialization of labor in Canada and the United States

62: The word “homogeneous” is closest in meaning to _____. C. primitive B. traditional A. uniform D. general

63: Which of the following is typical of folk cultures?

A. Each person develops one specialized skill. B. Social change occurs slowly. C. There is a money-based economy. D. Contact with other cultures is encouraged.

64: What does the author imply about the United States and Canada?

A. They have no social classes. C. They do not value individualism. B. They value folk cultures. D. They have popular cultures.

65: The phrase “largely renounces” is closest in meaning to _____. C. loudly declares B. generally rejects A. often criticizes D. greatly modifies

66: What is the main source of order in Amish society? A. The government B. The economy C. The clan structure D. The religion

67: Which of the following statements about Amish beliefs does the passage support?

A. Pre-modern technology is preferred. B. Individualism and competition are important. C. A variety of religious practices is tolerated. D. People are defined according to their class.

68: Which of the following would probably NOT be found in a folk culture? A. A banker B. A farmer C. A carpenter D. A weaver

69: The word “prevails” is closest in meaning to _____. A. provides B. dominates C. invests D. develops

70: Which of following is NOT given as a reason why folk-made objects are replaced by mass-produced objects? A. convenience B. quality C. prestige D. cost

C. innocent C. dictionary C. majority C. facility C. participate B. initial B. agriculture B. electrician B. variety B. intimacy A. abnormal A. catastrophe A. appropriate A. irrational A. facilitate D. impatient D. supervisor D. traditional D. characterise D. hydrology

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. 71: 72: 73: 74: 75: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. 76: (A) A lot of people stop (B) smoking because they (C) are afraid their health will be affected and (D) early death. 77: He (A) has hardly never given a (B) more impressive (C) performance than (D) this. 78: After analysing (A) the steep rise in profits (B) according to your report, (C) it was convinced that your (D) analyses were correct. 79: Bill was (A) about average in performance (B) in comparison (C) with other students in (D) his class. 80: A professor of (A) economy and history at our university (B) developed a new theory of the relationship (C) between historical events and (D) financial crises. THE END

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Mã Đề: 364 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 1: - “Are you ready, Kate? There’s not much time left.” – “Yes, just a minute. _____!” A. I’m coming. B. I won’t finish C. No longer D. I’d be OK

2: He _____ to the doctor after the accident, but he continued to play instead. A. couldn’t go B. didn’t have to go C. must have gone D. should have gone

3: There was nothing they could do _____ leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down. A. unless B. than C. but D. instead of

4: Not having written about the required topic, _____ a low mark.

A. the teacher gave me C. I was given B. my presentation was given D. All are correct.

5: The village was _____ visible through the dense fog. A. mostly C. only D. hard

B. barely 6: We walk in streets where the noise of traffic is almost _____. B. deafness A. deafening C. deaf D. deafened

7: He came _____ a lot of criticism for the remarks he made in a television interview. A. off B. in for C. out of D. over

8: - “Do you mind if I turn on the fan?” - “_____” A. Never mind. B. Not for me. C. Not at all. D. Not enough.

9: She started the course two months ago but dropped _____ after only a month. A. in C. off D. back

B. out 10: It’s imperative that _____ what to do when there is a fire.

A. everyone knows about C. everyone knows B. everyone knew D. everyone know

11: Laura had a blazing _____ with Eddie and stormed out of the house. A. chat C. gossip D. word

B. row 12: Martha, Julia and Mark are 17, 19 and 20 years old _____. A. respectively C. respectfully B. separately

D. independently 13: The use of vitamin _____ and herbs has become increasingly popular among Americans. A. components B. materials C. supplements D. ingredients

14: The instructor blew his whistle and _____.

A. off were running the runners C. the runners run off B. off the runners were running D. off ran the runners

15: The sky was cloudy and foggy. We went to the beach, _____. C. even though A. however D. so

B. yet 16: - “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.” - “_____” A. It’s my pleasure. C. You’re welcome. D. Good idea. Thanks.

B. Thanks. I will. 17: _____ I might, I couldn’t open the door.

A. However hard C. Try as B.No matter how hard D. All are correct.

18: Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a _____ day. A. rainy B. foggy C. snowy D. windy

19: As the drug took _____, they boy became quieter. A. influence B. force C. effect D. action

20: Why don’t you sit down and _____? A. make yourself at peace B. make it your own home

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C. make yourself at home D. make yourself at rest

21: - “Can you help me with my essay?” – “_____” A. Why not? B. Yes, I’m afraid not. C. Not completely. D. I think that, too.

22: “I will never go mountaineering again.” – “Me _____.” C. either B. too A. neither D. so

23: “The inflation rate in Greece is five times _____ my country,” he said. A. as much as C. as high as that in D. as many as that in

B. more than 24: Please, will you just tidy your room, and stop _____ excuses! A. having B. taking C. making D. doing

25: Buy me a newspaper on your way back, _____? A. don’t you B. will you C. do you D. can’t you

26: - “Can I have another cup of tea?” – “_____” A. Be yourself. C. Allow yourself. B. Do it yourself.

D. Help yourself. 27: Mr. Smith is a _____ person. If he says he will do something, you know that he will do. B. independent C. depending D. dependable A. dependent

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. 28: He (A) has hardly never given a (B) more impressive (C) performance than (D) this. 29: After analysing (A) the steep rise in profits (B) according to your report, (C) it was convinced that your (D) analyses were correct. 30: A professor of (A) economy and history at our university (B) developed a new theory of the relationship (C) between historical events and (D) financial crises. 31: (A) A lot of people stop (B) smoking because they (C) are afraid their health will be affected and (D) early death. 32: Bill was (A) about average in performance (B) in comparison (C) with other students in (D) his class. Cloze test: Choose the word that best fits the blank space in the following passage (from 33 to 42).

The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some scientists have suggested that human tears are (33)_____ of an aquatic past, but this does not seem very likely. We cry from the moment we enter this world, for a number of reasons. Helpless babies cry to persuade their parents that they are ill, hungry or uncomfortable. As they (34) _____, they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it.

The idea that having a good cry do you (35)_____ is a very old one and now it has scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they (36)_____ a natural painkiller called enkaphalin. By fighting sorrow and pain, this chemical helps you feel better. Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (37)_____.

Unfortunately, in our society, we impose restrictions upon this naturally (38)_____ activity. Because some people still regard it as a (39)_____ of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry. This kind of repression can only increase stress, both emotionally and physically.

Tears of emotion also help the body (40)_____ itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants. Crying comforts and calms can be very enjoyable - (41)_____ the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly (42) _____ “weepies”. It seems that people enjoy crying together almost as much as laughing together. 33: 34: 35: 36: 37: 38: C. witness C. change C. well C. retain C. achieve C. improving D. display D. alter D. fine D. hold D. construct D. curing A. evidence A. develop A. better A. contain A. provide A. healing B. result B. evolve B. good B. keep B. produce B. treating

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A. sign A. release A. regard A. named B. feature B. expel B. distinguish B. called C. hint C. rid C. consider C. entitled D. symbol D. loosen D. remark D. subtitled

39: 40: 41: 42: Reading comprehension: Read the text and choose the best answer (from 43 to 52).

Global warming could cause drought and possibly famine in China, the source of much of Hong Kong’s food, by 2050, a new report predicts. Hong Kong could also be at risk from flooding as sea levels rose. The report recommends building sea-walls around low-lying areas such as the new port and airport reclamations. Published by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the report, which includes work by members of the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, uses the most recent projections on climate change to point to a gloomy outlook for China.

By 2050, about 30 to 40 per cent of the country will experience changes in the type of vegetation it supports, with tropical and subtropical forest conditions shifting northward and hot desert conditions rising in the west where currently the desert is temperate. Crop-growing areas will expand but any benefit is expected to be negated by increased evaporation of moisture, making it too dry to grow crops such as rice. The growing season also is expected to alter, becoming shorter in southern and central China, the mainland’s breadbasket. The rapid changes make it unlikely that plants could adapt.

“China will produce smaller crops. In the central and northern areas, and the southern part, there will be decreased production because of water limitations”, Dr. Rik Leemans, one of the authors of the report, said during a brief visit to the territory yesterday. Famine could result because of the demands of feeding the population - particularly if it grows - and the diminished productivity of the land. “It looks very difficult for the world as a whole”, he said.

Global warming is caused by the burning of large amounts of fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, which release gases that trap heal in the atmosphere. World temperatures already have increased this century by about 6 degrees Celsius and are projected to rise by between 1.6 degrees and 3.8 degrees by 2100.

Dr. Leemans said China’s reliance on coal-fired power for its industrial growth did not bode well for the world climate. “I think the political and economic powers in China are much greater than the environmental powers, and [greenhouse gas emissions] could accelerate,” Dr. Leemans said. “China is not taking the problem seriously yet, although it is trying to incorporate this kind of research to see what is going to happen.”

The climate change repot, which will be released tomorrow, focuses on China but Mr. David Melville of WWF-Hong Kong said some of the depressing scenarios could apply to the territory. Food supplies, for instance, could be affected by lower crop yields. “Maybe we could afford to import food from elsewhere but you have to keep in mind that the type of changes experienced in southern China will take place elsewhere as well,” he said. Sea levels could rise as glaciers melted and the higher temperatures expanded the size of the oceans, threatening much of developed Hong Kong which is built on reclaimed land. Current projections are that sea levels worldwide will rise by 15 to 90 centimetres by 2100, depending on whether action is taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

“Hong Kong has substantial areas built on reclaimed land and sea level rises could impact on that, not only on Chek Lap Kok but the West Kowloon Reclamation and the Central and Western Reclamation - the whole lot,” Mr. Melville said, adding that sea walls would be needed. Depleted fresh water supplies would be another problem because increased evaporation would reduce levels. Mr. Melville said the general outlook could be helped if Hong Kong used water less wastefully and encouraged energy efficiency to reduce fuel- burning. He also called on the West to help China improve its efficiency. 43: Overall, what sort of picture is painted of the future effects of global warming?

A. relatively optimistic B. potentially disastrous C. disastrous D. on balance things are going to be satisfactory

44: What is this passage?

A. an article describing a response to a report B. a report C. a preview of a report D. an article previewing a report

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www.DeThiThuDaiHoc.com 45: Mr. David Melville suggests that in future more food could be imported into Hong Kong. He thinks these measures could be _____.

A. sufficient B. efficient C. inefficient D. insufficient

46: The main point of paragraph 3 is to describe _____. A. projected future changes in the climate of China B. future changes in the climate of China. C. effects of changes in the climate of China on the growing season D. effects of changes in the climate of China on food production

47: The main point of paragraph 5 is to describe _____.

A. the effects of global warming C. global warming B. the causes and effects of global warming D. the causes and projected effects of global warming

48: Why does the writer add the information in square brackets in paragraph 5?

A. because the quote is from a second language user whose command of English is not perfect B. because the writer is quoting from another source C. because the writer wants to emphasize the meaning of these words D. because, although they are not part of the original quote, the additional information given is

necessary to understand the statement 49: In paragraph 7, which point is Mr. Melville NOT making?

A. criticising current safeguards B. suggesting that there is a potential disaster in Hong Kong C. suggesting that reclamation areas arc at risk D. making a call for action

50: How would you describe the Dr. Leeman’s attitude towards China?

A. critical C. mainly favourable B. admiring D. supportive in theory

51: In paragraph 2, “negated” is closest in meaning to _____. C. paid for B. made ineffective A. reduced D. made possible

52: In paragraph 7, “depleted” could be replaced by which of the following? B. reduced C. decimated D. decaying A. poor Reading comprehension: Read the text and choose the best answer (from 53 to 62).

A fold culture is small, isolated, cohesive, conservative, nearly self-sufficient group that is homogeneous in custom and race, with a strong family or clan structure and highly developed rituals. Order is maintained through sanctions based in the religion or family, and interpersonal relationships are strong. Tradition is paramount, and change comes infrequently and slowly. There is relatively little division of labor into specialized duties. Rather, each person is expected to perform a great variety of tasks, though duties may differ between the sexes. Most goods are handmade, and a subsistence economy prevails. Individualism is weakly developed in folk cultures, as are social classes. Unaltered folk cultures no longer exist in industrialized countries such as the United States and Canada. Perhaps the nearest modern equivalent in Anglo-America is the Amish, a German American farming sect that largely renounces the products and labor saving devices of the industrial age. In Amish areas, horse-drawn buggies till serve as a local transportation device, and the faithful are not permitted to own automobiles. The Amish’s central religious concept of Demut, “humility”, clearly reflects the weakness of individualism and social class so typical of folk cultures, and there is a corresponding strength of Amish group identity. Rarely do the Amish marry outside their sect. The religion, a variety of the Mennonite faith, provides the principal mechanism for maintaining order.

By contrast, a popular culture is a large heterogeneous group, often highly individualistic and constantly changing. Relationships tend to be impersonal, and a pronounced division of labor exists, leading to the establishment of many specialized professions. Secular institutions, of control such as the police and army take the place of religion and family in maintaining order, and a money-based economy prevails. Because of these contrasts, “popular” may be viewed as clearly different from “folk”.

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The popular is replacing the folk in industrialized countries and in many developing nations, Folk- made objects give way to their popular equivalent, usually because the popular item is more quickly or cheaply produced, is easier or time saving to use, or lends more prestige to the owner. 53: What does the passage mainly discuss? A. The influence of industrial technology B. The specialization of labor in Canada and the United States C. Two decades in modern society D. The characteristics of “folk” and “popular” societies 54: The word “homogeneous” is closest in meaning to _____. C. primitive B. traditional D. uniform A. general

55: Which of the following is typical of folk cultures?

A. Contact with other cultures is encouraged. B. Each person develops one specialized skill. C. Social change occurs slowly. D. There is a money-based economy.

56: What does the author imply about the United States and Canada?

A. They value folk cultures. C. They have no social classes. B. They do not value individualism. D. They have popular cultures.

57: The phrase “largely renounces” is closest in meaning to _____. A. often criticizes B. greatly modifies C. generally rejects D. loudly declares

58: What is the main source of order in Amish society? A. The economy B. The government C. The religion D. The clan structure

59: Which of the following statements about Amish beliefs does the passage support?

A. Individualism and competition are important. B. A variety of religious practices is tolerated. C. Pre-modern technology is preferred. D. People are defined according to their class.

60: Which of the following would probably NOT be found in a folk culture? A. A weaver B. A farmer C. A banker D. A carpenter

61: The word “prevails” is closest in meaning to _____. A. invests B. develops C. provides D. dominates

62: Which of following is NOT given as a reason why folk-made objects are replaced by mass-produced objects? A. prestige B. quality C. convenience D. cost

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the SYNONYM of the underlined words in each of the following questions. 63: Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast. A. minor comparison C. significant difference

A. openly criticized C. publicly supported B. publicly said D. strongly condemned

A. damaging B. beneficial D. physical C. severe

B. interesting resemblance D. complete coincidence 64: These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following question. 65: The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures. 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. 66: “You shouldn’t have leaked our confidential report to the press, Frank!” said Jane. A. Jane criticised Frank for having disclosed their confidential report to the press. B. Jane blamed Frank for having flattered the press with their confidential report. C. Jane accused Frank of having cheated the press with their confidential report.

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D. Jane suspected that Frank had leaked their confidential report to the press.

67: They couldn’t climb up the mountain because of the storm.

A. The storm discouraged them from climbing up the mountain. B. The storm made it not capable of climbing up the mountain. C. The storm made them impossible to climb up the mountain. D. Their climbing up the mountain was unable due to the storm.

68: “If I were you, I would not choose to write about such a sensitive topic,” the teacher said.

A. The teacher advised me against writing about such a sensitive topic. B. I was ordered by the teacher not to write about such a sensitive topic. C. I was blamed for writing about such a sensitive topic by the teacher. D. The teacher advised me on writing about such a sensitive topic.

69: Soil erosion is a result of forests being cut down carelessly. A. Soil erosion results in forests being cut down carelessly. B. That forests are being cut down carelessly leads to soil erosion. C. That forests are being cut down carelessly results from soil erosion. D. Soil erosion contributes to forests being cut down carelessly.

70: She has lost her appetite recently.

B. Her appetite has been very good. D. She hasn’t eaten a lot of food recently. A. She hasn’t had any food recently. C. She has gone off food recently.

71: Fiona has been typing the report for an hour.

A. It is an hour since Fiona started typing the report. B. Fiona finished the report an hour ago. C. It took Fiona an hour to type the report. D. Fiona will finish the report in an hour.

72: “We lost the last game because of the referee,” said the team captain.

A. The team captain said that without the referee, they might have lost the last game. B. The team captain blamed the referee for their loss in the last game. C. The team captain admitted to the referee that they had lost the last game. D. The team captain refused to tell the referee about their loss in the last game.

73: The film didn’t come up to my expectations. A. I expected the film to end more abruptly. C. I expected the film to be more boring. B. The film was as good as I expected. D. The film fell short of my expectations.

74: “We’re having a reunion this weekend. Why don’t you come?” John said to us.

A. John didn’t understand why we came to a reunion. B. John simply asked us why we wouldn’t come to a reunion. C. John cordially invited us to a reunion. D. John asked us why we didn’t come to a reunion.

75: Peter had very little money but managed to make ends meet.

A. Peter could hardly live on little money. B. Having little money, Peter couldn’t make ends meet. C. Peter found it hard to live on very little money. D. Peter got by on very little money.

D. hydrology D. electrician D. characterise D. dictionary D. initial B. facilitate B. appropriate B. irrational B. agriculture B. innocent A. intimacy A. traditional A. variety A. supervisor A. abnormal 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. C. participate 76: C. majority 77: C. facility 78: C. catastrophe 79: 80: C. impatient THE END

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Mã Đề: 470 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. 1: “You shouldn’t have leaked our confidential report to the press, Frank!” said Jane. A. Jane blamed Frank for having flattered the press with their confidential report. B. Jane suspected that Frank had leaked their confidential report to the press. C. Jane criticised Frank for having disclosed their confidential report to the press. D. Jane accused Frank of having cheated the press with their confidential report.

2: Soil erosion is a result of forests being cut down carelessly. A. Soil erosion results in forests being cut down carelessly. B. That forests are being cut down carelessly leads to soil erosion. C. Soil erosion contributes to forests being cut down carelessly. D. That forests are being cut down carelessly results from soil erosion.

3: “If I were you, I would not choose to write about such a sensitive topic,” the teacher said.

A. I was blamed for writing about such a sensitive topic by the teacher. B. The teacher advised me on writing about such a sensitive topic. C. I was ordered by the teacher not to write about such a sensitive topic. D. The teacher advised me against writing about such a sensitive topic.

4: “We’re having a reunion this weekend. Why don’t you come?” John said to us.

A. John cordially invited us to a reunion. B. John simply asked us why we wouldn’t come to a reunion. C. John asked us why we didn’t come to a reunion. D. John didn’t understand why we came to a reunion.

5: The film didn’t come up to my expectations. A. I expected the film to end more abruptly. C. I expected the film to be more boring. B. The film was as good as I expected. D. The film fell short of my expectations.

6: Peter had very little money but managed to make ends meet. A. Having little money, Peter couldn’t make ends meet. B. Peter could hardly live on little money. C. Peter got by on very little money. D. Peter found it hard to live on very little money.

7: Fiona has been typing the report for an hour.

A. It is an hour since Fiona started typing the report. B. Fiona finished the report an hour ago. C. It took Fiona an hour to type the report. D. Fiona will finish the report in an hour.

8: She has lost her appetite recently.

A. She hasn’t had any food recently. C. She hasn’t eaten a lot of food recently. B. She has gone off food recently. D. Her appetite has been very good.

9: “We lost the last game because of the referee,” said the team captain.

A. The team captain admitted to the referee that they had lost the last game. B. The team captain blamed the referee for their loss in the last game. C. The team captain refused to tell the referee about their loss in the last game. D. The team captain said that without the referee, they might have lost the last game.

10: They couldn’t climb up the mountain because of the storm.

A. The storm discouraged them from climbing up the mountain. B. Their climbing up the mountain was unable due to the storm. C. The storm made them impossible to climb up the mountain. D. The storm made it not capable of climbing up the mountain.

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A. intimacy A. variety A. initial A. traditional A. supervisor B. facilitate B. irrational B. innocent B. appropriate B. agriculture D. hydrology D. characterise D. impatient D. electrician D. dictionary

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. C. participate 11: C. facility 12: C. abnormal 13: C. majority 14: C. catastrophe 15: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. 16: A professor of (A) economy and history at our university (B) developed a new theory of the relationship (C) between historical events and (D) financial crises. 17: He (A) has hardly never given a (B) more impressive (C) performance than (D) this. 18: After analysing (A) the steep rise in profits (B) according to your report, (C) it was convinced that your (D) analyses were correct. 19: (A) A lot of people stop (B) smoking because they (C) are afraid their health will be affected and (D) early death. 20: Bill was (A) about average in performance (B) in comparison (C) with other students in (D) his class. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the SYNONYM of the underlined words in each of the following questions. 21: Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast. A. minor comparison C. significant difference

B. publicly said D. strongly condemned A. openly criticized C. publicly supported

A. damaging B. beneficial D. physical C. severe

B. interesting resemblance D. complete coincidence 22: These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following question. 23: The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 24: _____ I might, I couldn’t open the door.

A. However hard C. Try as B. No matter how hard D. All are correct.

25: “I will never go mountaineering again.” – “Me _____.” C. either B. too A. neither D. so

26: The village was _____ visible through the dense fog. A. barely C. hard D. only

B. mostly 27: Martha, Julia and Mark are 17, 19 and 20 years old _____. A. independently B. respectfully C. separately D. respectively

28: Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a _____ day. A. foggy B. rainy C. windy D. snowy

29: We walk in streets where the noise of traffic is almost _____. B. deafened A. deafening C. deafness D. deaf

30: Laura had a blazing _____ with Eddie and stormed out of the house. A. gossip C. word D. chat

B. row 31: - “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.” - “_____” A. It’s my pleasure. B. Thanks. I will. C. You’re welcome. D. Good idea. Thanks.

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32: - “Can you help me with my essay?” – “_____” A. Not completely. B. Why not? C. Yes, I’m afraid not. D. I think that, too.

33: - “Can I have another cup of tea?” – “_____” A. Allow yourself. B. Do it yourself. C. Help yourself. D. Be yourself.

34: The use of vitamin _____ and herbs has become increasingly popular among Americans. A. components C. materials D. ingredients

B. supplements 35: Not having written about the required topic, _____ a low mark.

A. my presentation was given C. I was given B. the teacher gave me D. All are correct.

36: There was nothing they could do _____ leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down. A. than B. instead of C. but D. unless

37: Buy me a newspaper on your way back, _____? A. don’t you B. will you C. do you D. can’t you

38: - “Do you mind if I turn on the fan?” - “_____” A. Never mind. B. Not enough. C. Not at all. D. Not for me.

39: - “Are you ready, Kate? There’s not much time left.” – “Yes, just a minute. _____!” D. I’d be OK B. I won’t finish A. I’m coming. C. No longer

40: He came _____ a lot of criticism for the remarks he made in a television interview. A. out of B. over C. off D. in for

41: As the drug took _____, they boy became quieter. A. influence B. force C. effect D. action

42: Why don’t you sit down and _____?

A. make yourself at peace C. make yourself at home B. make it your own home D. make yourself at rest

43: She started the course two months ago but dropped _____ after only a month. D. out C. back B. off A. in

44: The sky was cloudy and foggy. We went to the beach, _____. A. however B. even though C. so D. yet

45: “The inflation rate in Greece is five times _____ my country,” he said. A. as much as C. as high as that in D. as many as that in

B. more than 46: Please, will you just tidy your room, and stop _____ excuses! A. having B. taking C. making D. doing

47: The instructor blew his whistle and _____.

A. off the runners were running C. the runners run off B. off were running the runners D. off ran the runners

48: It’s imperative that _____ what to do when there is a fire.

A. everyone knows about C. everyone knew B. everyone knows D. everyone know

49: Mr. Smith is a _____ person. If he says he will do something, you know that he will do. A. dependent B. independent C. depending D. dependable

50: He _____ to the doctor after the accident, but he continued to play instead. A. should have gone B. must have gone C. didn’t have to go D. couldn’t go

Reading comprehension: Read the text and choose the best answer (from 51 to 60).

Global warming could cause drought and possibly famine in China, the source of much of Hong Kong’s food, by 2050, a new report predicts. Hong Kong could also be at risk from flooding as sea levels rose. The report recommends building sea-walls around low-lying areas such as the new port and airport reclamations. Published by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the report, which includes work by members of the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, uses the most recent projections on climate change to point to a gloomy outlook for China.

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By 2050, about 30 to 40 per cent of the country will experience changes in the type of vegetation it supports, with tropical and subtropical forest conditions shifting northward and hot desert conditions rising in the west where currently the desert is temperate. Crop-growing areas will expand but any benefit is expected to be negated by increased evaporation of moisture, making it too dry to grow crops such as rice. The growing season also is expected to alter, becoming shorter in southern and central China, the mainland’s breadbasket. The rapid changes make it unlikely that plants could adapt.

“China will produce smaller crops. In the central and northern areas, and the southern part, there will be decreased production because of water limitations”, Dr. Rik Leemans, one of the authors of the report, said during a brief visit to the territory yesterday. Famine could result because of the demands of feeding the population - particularly if it grows - and the diminished productivity of the land. “It looks very difficult for the world as a whole”, he said.

Global warming is caused by the burning of large amounts of fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, which release gases that trap heal in the atmosphere. World temperatures already have increased this century by about 6 degrees Celsius and are projected to rise by between 1.6 degrees and 3.8 degrees by 2100.

Dr. Leemans said China’s reliance on coal-fired power for its industrial growth did not bode well for the world climate. “I think the political and economic powers in China are much greater than the environmental powers, and [greenhouse gas emissions] could accelerate,” Dr. Leemans said. “China is not taking the problem seriously yet, although it is trying to incorporate this kind of research to see what is going to happen.”

The climate change repot, which will be released tomorrow, focuses on China but Mr. David Melville of WWF-Hong Kong said some of the depressing scenarios could apply to the territory. Food supplies, for instance, could be affected by lower crop yields. “Maybe we could afford to import food from elsewhere but you have to keep in mind that the type of changes experienced in southern China will take place elsewhere as well,” he said. Sea levels could rise as glaciers melted and the higher temperatures expanded the size of the oceans, threatening much of developed Hong Kong which is built on reclaimed land. Current projections are that sea levels worldwide will rise by 15 to 90 centimetres by 2100, depending on whether action is taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

“Hong Kong has substantial areas built on reclaimed land and sea level rises could impact on that, not only on Chek Lap Kok but the West Kowloon Reclamation and the Central and Western Reclamation - the whole lot,” Mr. Melville said, adding that sea walls would be needed. Depleted fresh water supplies would be another problem because increased evaporation would reduce levels. Mr. Melville said the general outlook could be helped if Hong Kong used water less wastefully and encouraged energy efficiency to reduce fuel- burning. He also called on the West to help China improve its efficiency. 51: Overall, what sort of picture is painted of the future effects of global warming?

A. relatively optimistic C. disastrous B. potentially disastrous D. on balance things are going to be satisfactory

52: What is this passage?

A. an article describing a response to a report B. a report C. a preview of a report D. an article previewing a report

53: Mr. David Melville suggests that in future more food could be imported into Hong Kong. He thinks these measures could be _____. A. sufficient B. efficient C. inefficient D. insufficient

54: The main point of paragraph 3 is to describe _____. A. projected future changes in the climate of China B. future changes in the climate of China. C. effects of changes in the climate of China on the growing season D. effects of changes in the climate of China on food production

55: The main point of paragraph 5 is to describe _____.

A. the effects of global warming C. global warming B. the causes and effects of global warming D. the causes and projected effects of global warming

56: Why does the writer add the information in square brackets in paragraph 5?

A. because the quote is from a second language user whose command of English is not perfect B. because the writer is quoting from another source

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C. because the writer wants to emphasize the meaning of these words D. because, although they are not part of the original quote, the additional information given is

necessary to understand the statement 57: In paragraph 7, which point is Mr. Melville NOT making?

A. criticising current safeguards B. suggesting that there is a potential disaster in Hong Kong C. suggesting that reclamation areas arc at risk D. making a call for action

58: How would you describe the Dr. Leeman’s attitude towards China?

A. critical C. mainly favourable B. admiring D. supportive in theory

59: In paragraph 2, “negated” is closest in meaning to _____. C. paid for B. made ineffective A. reduced D. made possible

60: In paragraph 7, “depleted” could be replaced by which of the following? B. reduced C. decimated D. decaying A. poor Cloze test: Choose the word that best fits the blank space in the following passage (from 61 to 70).

The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some scientists have suggested that human tears are (61)_____ of an aquatic past, but this does not seem very likely. We cry from the moment we enter this world, for a number of reasons. Helpless babies cry to persuade their parents that they are ill, hungry or uncomfortable. As they (62) _____, they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it.

The idea that having a good cry do you (63)_____ is a very old one and now it has scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they (64)_____ a natural painkiller called enkaphalin. By fighting sorrow and pain, this chemical helps you feel better. Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (65)_____.

Unfortunately, in our society, we impose restrictions upon this naturally (66)_____ activity. Because some people still regard it as a (67)_____ of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry. This kind of repression can only increase stress, both emotionally and physically.

D. result D. evolve D. well D. contain D. provide D. treating D. symbol D. expel D. distinguish D. called A. display A. change A. fine A. keep A. produce A. improving A. sign A. release A. consider A. entitled C. evidence C. alter C. good C. hold C. construct C. healing C. feature C. rid C. remark C. subtitled B. witness B. develop B. better B. retain B. achieve B. curing B. hint B. loosen B. regard B. named

Tears of emotion also help the body (68)_____ itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants. Crying comforts and calms can be very enjoyable - (69)_____ the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly (70) _____ “weepies”. It seems that people enjoy crying together almost as much as laughing together. 61: 62: 63: 64: 65: 66: 67: 68: 69: 70: Reading comprehension: Read the text and choose the best answer (from 71 to 80).

A fold culture is small, isolated, cohesive, conservative, nearly self-sufficient group that is homogeneous in custom and race, with a strong family or clan structure and highly developed rituals. Order is maintained through sanctions based in the religion or family, and interpersonal relationships are strong. Tradition is paramount, and change comes infrequently and slowly. There is relatively little division of labor into specialized duties. Rather, each person is expected to perform a great variety of tasks, though duties may differ between the sexes. Most goods are handmade, and a subsistence economy 23

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www.DeThiThuDaiHoc.com prevails. Individualism is weakly developed in folk cultures, as are social classes. Unaltered folk cultures no longer exist in industrialized countries such as the United States and Canada. Perhaps the nearest modern equivalent in Anglo-America is the Amish, a German American farming sect that largely renounces the products and labor saving devices of the industrial age. In Amish areas, horse-drawn buggies till serve as a local transportation device, and the faithful are not permitted to own automobiles. The Amish’s central religious concept of Demut, “humility”, clearly reflects the weakness of individualism and social class so typical of folk cultures, and there is a corresponding strength of Amish group identity. Rarely do the Amish marry outside their sect. The religion, a variety of the Mennonite faith, provides the principal mechanism for maintaining order.

By contrast, a popular culture is a large heterogeneous group, often highly individualistic and constantly changing. Relationships tend to be impersonal, and a pronounced division of labor exists, leading to the establishment of many specialized professions. Secular institutions, of control such as the police and army take the place of religion and family in maintaining order, and a money-based economy prevails. Because of these contrasts, “popular” may be viewed as clearly different from “folk”.

The popular is replacing the folk in industrialized countries and in many developing nations, Folk- made objects give way to their popular equivalent, usually because the popular item is more quickly or cheaply produced, is easier or time saving to use, or lends more prestige to the owner. 71: What does the passage mainly discuss? A. The influence of industrial technology B. The characteristics of “folk” and “popular” societies C. The specialization of labor in Canada and the United States D. Two decades in modern society

72: The word “homogeneous” is closest in meaning to _____. C. primitive B. uniform A. general D. traditional

73: Which of the following is typical of folk cultures?

A. Social change occurs slowly. C. There is a money-based economy. B. Each person develops one specialized skill. D. Contact with other cultures is encouraged.

74: What does the author imply about the United States and Canada?

A. They have popular cultures. C. They have no social classes. B. They do not value individualism. D. They value folk cultures.

75: The phrase “largely renounces” is closest in meaning to _____. C. often criticizes A. greatly modifies B. loudly declares D. generally rejects

76: What is the main source of order in Amish society? A. The economy B. The clan structure C. The religion D. The government

77: Which of the following statements about Amish beliefs does the passage support?

A. A variety of religious practices is tolerated. B. People are defined according to their class. C. Pre-modern technology is preferred. D. Individualism and competition are important.

78: Which of the following would probably NOT be found in a folk culture? A. A farmer B. A weaver C. A banker D. A carpenter

79: The word “prevails” is closest in meaning to _____. A. dominates B. provides C. invests D. develops

80: Which of following is NOT given as a reason why folk-made objects are replaced by mass-produced objects? B. convenience C. quality D. cost A. prestige

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