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Ch : Th sinh khng c dng in thoi di ng, t in hoc ti liu lin quan Cn b coi thi khng gii thch thi. Question 1-5: Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others. Question 1: A. literature B. supremacy C. temperate D. delicacy Question 2: A. magnificent B. proverbial C. advantageous D. photography Question 3: A. mature B. nature C. culture D. measure Question 4: A. geological B. delicious C. experiment D. laborious Question 5: A. absentee B. attitude C. referee D. engineer Question 6-29: Choose the most suitable option to complete the sentence. Question 6: Im afraid I cant come with you. __________ A. What a shame! B. What pity C. Patience D. Thats shame Question 7: The Continental United States is ________that there are four time zones. A. so a big area B. much big C. very big D. so big an area Question 8: Do you mind if I sit here? A. Not at all B. Never mind C. It is the same D. How you wish Question 9: Who did you invite to dinner? No one _______than Frank and his family. A. besides B. other C. except D. rather Question 10: In my opinion, its only common ________to wear a seat belt in a car. A. wit B. judgement C. intelligence D. sense Question 11: In some nations coffee is the favourite beverage, while _______. A. tea has caffeine too B. I like tea C. in others it is tea D. it has caffeine Question 12: Will you ______the baby for a minute, while I make a phone call? A. mind B. control C. attend D. settle Question 13: My parents ________the roof when I said Id been to an all-night party. A. took B. beat C. hit D. touched Question 14: So far there is no vaccine ______in sight for the common cold A. has cured B. or cure C. or curing D. having cured Question 15: If it ________more humid in the desert of the Southwest, the hot temperatures would be unbearable. A. be B. were C. was D. is Question 16: Centuries of erosion have exposed _____rock surfaces in the Painted Desert of northern Arizona A. rainbow colored B. colored like a rainbow C. in colors of the rainbow D. a rainbows coloring Question 17: Union leaders called for _______between themselves and the government. A. consultations B. elections C. debates D. speeches Question 18: When my parents retired they bought a tiny ______in the country. A. shack B. barn C. mansion D. bungalow

Question 19: Shortly after receiving her gold medal, the Olympic champion answered questions at a press _______ A. discussion B. assembly C. conference D. seminar Question 20: When the truth about the blackmail attempt finally ________, we were all astonished to hear who the culprit was. A. evolved B. arose C. issued D. emerged Question 21: In bacteria and in other organisms, _______is the nucleic acid DNA that provides the genetic information. A. it B. which C. and D. both Question 22: Ben would have studied medicine if he _______to a medical school. A. could be able to enter B. was admitted C. had been admitted D. were admitted Question 23: What a heavy fog we have! Im sure our flight will surely behind _____. A. plan B. shipment C. time D. schedule Question 24: ________of his childhood home in Hannibal, Missouri, provided Mark Twain with the inspiration for two of his most popular novels. A. He remembered B. It was the memories C. Memories D. Remembering Question 25: I dont take _______to being disobeyed . Thats a warning! A. well B. kindly C. nicely D. gently Question 26: Although thunder and lightning are produced at the same time, light waves travel faster _______, so we see the lightning before we hear the thunder. A. do sound waves B. than sound waves do C. sound waves D. than sound waves are Question 27: Im becoming increasingly _______. Last week I locked myself out of the house twice. A. mindless B. oblivious C. absent D. forgetful Question 28: The farmers were pleased by the _____of their crops. A. ambiguity B. plurality C. abundance D. redundancy Question 29: Richard Wright enjoyed success and influence _______among Black American writers of his era A. were unparalleled B. are unparalleled C. the unparalleled D. unparalleled Question 30-35: From the four words or phrases A, B, C or D, choose the one that best completes the sentence. Question 30: Anyone who has ever pulled weeds from a garden ________roots firmly anchor plants to the soil. A. well aware B. well aware that C. is well aware of D. is well aware that Question 31: ________the best car to buy is a Mercedes Benz. A. Because durably and economywise it is better than all the others. B. Because it lasts a long time, and it is very economical C. Because of its durability and it is economical D. Because of its durability and economy Question 32: The Louisiana Territory, an area ________the size of France, was bought by the United States from France for $ 15,000,000 in 1803. A. more than four times B. four times than more C. than more four times D. is four times more than Question 33: ________a language family is a group of languages with a common origin and similar vocabulary, grammar and sound systems. A. What do linguists do B. Linguists call it

C. What linguists call D. It is called by linguists Question 34: With the exception of mercury, _______at standard temperature and pressure. A. the metallic elements are solid B. since the metallic elements are solid C. metallic elements being solid D. which is a solid metallic element Question 35: He gave ________. A. to the class a tough assignment B. the class a tough assignment C. an assignment very tough to the class D. a tough assignment for the class Question 36-40: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to identify the underlined part that is not correct. Question 36: Even though (A) she looks (B) very young, she is twice older than (C)my twentyyear-old (D) sister. Question 37: The teacher tried to make (A) the classes enjoyable experiences for the students so (B) they would take greater (C) interest in the (D) subject. Question 38: Pasteurization is the process of heating (A) milk to destroy (B) disease-caused (C) organisms and bacteria (D) Question 39: We thought our cameras were the same (A), but his (B) is different than (C) the one that I bought (D) Question 40: With its (A) compound eyes, dragonflies can see moving (B) insects approximately (C) 18 feet (D) away. Question 41-50: Read the following passage and choose the best answers to the questions. Conservation conflicts arise when natural-resource shortages develop in the face of steadily increasing demands from a growing human population. Controversy frequently surrounds how a resource should be used, or allocated, and for whom. For example, a river may supply water for agricultural irrigation, habitat for fish, and water-generated electricity for a factory. Farmers, fishers, and industry leader vie for unrestricted access to this river, but such freedom could destroy the resource, and conservation methods are necessary to protect the river for future use. Conflicts worsen when a natural resource crosses political boundaries. For example, the headwaters, or source, of a major river may be located in a different country than the country through which the river flows. There is no guarantee that the river source will be protected to accommodate resource needs downstream. In addition, the way in which one natural resource is managed has a direct effect upon other natural resources. Cutting down a forest near a river, for instance, increases erosion, the wearing away of topsoil, and can lead to flooding. Eroded soil and silt cloud the river and adversely affect many organisms such as fish and important aquatic plants that require clean, clear freshwater for survival. Question 41: What is the passage above mainly about? A. Natural-resource shortages B. Agricultural irrigation C. The headwaters of a major river D. Conservation conflicts Question 42: Which word in the reading means a promise that something will be done or will happen, especially a written a particular period of time? A. shortage B. guarantee C. population D. habitat Question 43: What may bring water to agricultural irrigation? A. a river B. topsoil C. erosion D. a forest Question 44: Which sentence below is true? A. Conflicts improve when a natural resource crosses political borders. B. The source of a main river may be located in the country through which the river flows than a different country. C. The way where one ordinary source is managed has a direct effect upon other ordinary sources.

D. There is assurance that the river source will be confined to provide accommodation for resource needs downstream. Question 45: What does arise in line 1 mean? A. get up B. sit up C. stand up D. spring up Question 46: Which sentence below is NOT correct? A. Farmers, fishers and industry leaders vie for open access to this river. B. Conservation methods are incidental to care for the river for future use. C. A river may provide water for agricultural irrigation, habitat for fish, and water-generated electricity for a factory. D. Argument often surrounds how a resource should be used, or allocated, and for whom. Question 47: When do conflicts decline? A. when eroded soil and silt cloud affect many organisms. B. when natural-resource shortages increase in the features of gradually increasing demands from a rising human population. C. when freedom could destroy the resource. D. when a natural resource crosses political organisms. Question 48: What does supply in line 3 mean? A. cover B. provide C. make up for D. compensate for Question 49: What does methods in line 6 mean? A. plans B. orders C. structure D. ways Question 50: Which word in the reading means living or growing in, happening in, or connected with water? A. major B. necessary C. fresh D. aquatic Question 51-60: Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the question about the passage. Carnegie Hall, the famous concert hall in New York, has again undergone a restoration. While this is not the first, it is certainly the most extensive in the buildings history. As a result of this new restoration, Carnegie Hall once again has the quality of sound that it had when it was first built. Carnegie Hall owes its existence to Andrew Carnegie, the wealthy owner of a steel company in the late 1800s. The hall was finished in 1891 and quickly gained a reputation as an excellent performing arts hall where accomplished musicians gained fame. Despite its reputation, however, the concert hall suffered from several detrimental renovations over the years. During the Great Depression, when fewer people could afford to attend performances, the directors sold part of the building to commercial businesses. As a result, a coffee shop was opened in one corner of the building, for which the builders replaced the brick and terra cotta walls with windowpanes. A renovation in 1946 seriously damaged the acoustical quality of the hall when the makers of the film Carnegie Hall cut a gaping hole in the dome of the ceiling to allow for lights and air vents. The hole was later covered with short curtains and a fake ceiling, but the hall never sounded the same afterwards. In 1960, the violinist Isaac Stern became involved in restoring the hall after a group of real estate developers unveiled plans to demolish Carnegie Hall and build a high-rise office building on the site. This threat spurred Stern to rally public support for Carnegie Hall and encouraged the city of New York to buy the property. The movement was successful, and the concert hall is now owned by the city. In the current restoration, builders tested each new material for its sound qualities, and they replaced the hole in the ceiling with a dome. The builders also restored the outer walls to their original appearance and closed the coffee shop. Carnegie Hall has never sounded better, and its prospects for the future have never looked more promising. Question 51: The word extensive in the first paragraph could be best replaced by which of the following? A. thorough B. devoted C. continuous D. fabulous

Question 52: The author uses the word spurred in the third paragraph to show that Stern ________. A. was stimulated to act B. predicted the result C. probed the plans D. was told in advance Question 53: What was probably the most important aspect of the recent renovation? A. restoring the plaster trim B. restoring the outer wall C. expanding the lobby D. repairing the ceiling Question 54: What major change happened to the hall in 1946? A. The walls were damaged in an earthquake. B. The acoustic dome was damaged C. Space in the building was sold to commercial businesses. D. The stage was renovated Question 55: What is the meaning of the word detrimental in the second paragraph? A. extreme B. harmful C. significant D. dangerous Question 56: What was Isaac Sterns relationship to Carnegie Hall? A. He tried to save the hall, beginning in 1960. B. He opened a coffee shop in Carnegie Hall during the Depression. C. He performed on opening night in 1891. D. He made the movie Carnegie Hall in 1946. Question 57: Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word unveiled in the third paragraph? A. announced B. restricted C. overshadowed D. located Question 58: Which of the following would most likely be the topic of the next paragraph? A. a description of peoples reactions to the newly renovated hall. B. further discussion about the activities of Isaac Stern in 1960. C. a discussion of the coffee shop that once was located in the building. D. a scientific explanation of acoustics and the nature of sound Question 59: How does the author seem to feel about the future of Carnegie Hall? A. optimistic B. guarded C. negative D. ambiguous Question 60: This passage is mainly about ________ A. Carnegie Halls history during the Great Depression. B. changes to Carnegie Hall. C. damage to the ceiling in Carnegie Hall. D. The appearance of Carnegie Hall. Question 61-70: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks. A recent (61)________of a language learning magazine has consulted a number of experts in the (62)________of second language acquisition. Their advice may prove invaluable for those considering a language course. One suggestion is that you assess whether you are likely to be successful at learning a language. Did you enjoy studying languages at school, for example? Do you have enough time to learn a language? The major (63)_________will be your own time and effort. Therefore you must make sure that the course on offer leads to a (64)________qualification. Also, be realistic in your (65)________. If you dont set achievable aims you are more likely to give up. Do not be deceived into thinking that the most expensive courses are the best. (66)________ around to get the best possible value for money. You should also bear in mind that the quicker you learn a language the more quickly you forget it. Sandra Miller, a French teacher, tried to teach herself German by enrolling on a (67)________course. Already fluent in four languages and with a sound knowledge of teaching methodology her chances of (68)________ progress were high. Three years (69)_________she remembers very little. She feels her biggest

mistake was not to follow up her first experience. Moreover, I think the teachers role is important. Its so nice to have somebody give you a/ an (70)______. Question 61: A. volume B. issue C. printing D. version Question 62: A. area B. field C. branch D. domain Question 63: A. evaluation B. change C. price D. cost Question 64: A. understood B. regarded C. recognised D. valued Question 65: A. sights B. objects C. ends D. goals Question 66: A. Run B. Push C. Shop D. Nose Question 67: A. quick B. rapid C. crash D. fast Question 68: A. making B. achieving C. gaining D. doing Question 69: A. forward B. onward C. on D. from Question 70: A. hand B. encouragement C. help D. aid Question 71-80: Choose the sentence A, B, C or D which is closest in meaning to the one in bold. Question 71: I spent more time on the last cuhan I did on the first four. A. The last question was the most difficult for me. B. I answered only the first question. C. I failed to get the last question. D. I found the final question easier than the other questions. Question 72: You are in this mess right now because you didnt listen to me in the first place. A. If you listen to my advice in the first place, you will not be in this mess right now. B. If you listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldnt be in this mess right now. C. If you had listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldnt be in this mess right now. D. If you had listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldnt have been in this mess right now. Question 73: He was so rude to them last night and now he feels regretful. A. He wishes he wasnt so rude to them last night. B. He regrets having so rude to them last night. C. He regrets to have been so rude to them last night. D. He wishes he hadnt been so rude to them last night. Question 74: To be quite honest, I cant stand the taste of cigarettes. A. As a matter of fact, I prefer to be seated while smoking. B. Honestly, cigarettes make me ill. C. Frankly, the taste of cigarettes doesnt bother me. D. In fact, I strongly dislike the taste of cigarettes. Question 75: Twice as many women as men work as English teachers. A. English is twice as much difficult to teach women as men. B. More women than men have English teachers. C. Female English teachers outnumber male ones. D. Women are twice as likely as men to teach English. Question 76: The medicine made him drowsy so he wasnt able to drive while taking it. This sentence means that A. he couldnt drive while he took the medicine. B. he was too sleepy to take the medicine. C. he felt drowsy, so he didnt have to take the medicine. D. he took the medicine while he was driving. Question 77: Tom acts as if he knew everything. A. The way he acts shows that Tom knows everything. B. Tom doesnt know everything but he wants to appear he does.

C. Tom acts like that if he knew everything. D. Tom knows everything so he acts that way. Question 78: So thick was the novel that I couldnt finish it in a day. A. It was so a thick novel that I couldnt finish it in a day. B. The novel was too thick for me to finish it in a day. C. It was such thick a novel that I couldnt finish it in a day. D. The novel was too thick for me to finish in a day. Question 79: It was only when the office phoned me that I found out about the ring. A. Not until the office phoned me that I found out about the meeting. B. Not until the office phoned me did I find out about the meeting. C. It was not until the office phoned me did I find out about the meeting. D. I found out about the meeting not until the office phoned me. Question 80: Most people get fewer colds in the summer than in the winter. A. More people have summer colds than winter colds. B. People get colder in the summer than in the winter. C. A person is more likely to get a cold in winter. D. The winter is much colder than the summer.
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