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15 tháng 9 2018

____ John Coltrane, Sun Ra also helped to develop the free jazz movement of the 1960s.

A. Very similar

B. As well

C. The same

D. Just like

15 tháng 9 2018

I'd recommend you to buy the green blouse because it is almost ____ price as the other one you tried on, but ___ green actually suits you

A. far more - well

B. similar - as good

C. as much - the best

D. the same - better

15 tháng 9 2018

I'd recommend you to buy the green blouse because it is almost ____ price as the other one you tried on, but ___ green actually suits you

A. far more - well

B. similar - as good

C. as much - the best

D. the same - better

15 tháng 9 2018

Although both civilizations built pyramids, those of the Aztects were used in a ____ way _____ those of the Egytians

A. different - than

B. same -as

C. similar - like

D. much more - than

15 tháng 9 2018

Words that sound ____ but are spelled __ are called homophones, as in the example of to, two and too

A. alike - differently

B. same - so many

C. similar - the same

D. such - many more

15 tháng 9 2018

Words that sound ____ but are spelled __ are called homophones, as in the example of to, two and too

A. alike - differently

B. same - so many

C. similar - the same

D. such - many more

15 tháng 9 2018

Great Britain is ____ the same as the United Kingdom, buts does not include the north of Ireland.

A. just as

B. almost

C. more

D. such

15 tháng 9 2018

Great Britain is ____ the same as the United Kingdom, buts does not include the north of Ireland.

A. just as

B. almost

C. more

D. such

1. ________ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job. A. Although B. While C. In spite of D. Despite of 2. ________ the internet is very popular, many older people do not know how to use it. A. However B. Nevertheless C. Even though D. Despite 3. _________ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the inter-university athletics meet. A....
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1. ________ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job.

A. Although B. While C. In spite of D. Despite of

2. ________ the internet is very popular, many older people do not know how to use it.

A. However B. Nevertheless C. Even though D. Despite

3. _________ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the inter-university athletics meet.

A. Although B. While C. Where as D. yet

4. __________ what Megan prepared for the job interview, she didn’t pass it.

A. Despite of B. In spite of C. Though D. However

5. Bruce was not praised_________ he was a hard worker.

A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. no matter how

6. It looks like they are going to succeed_________ their present difficulties.

A. despite B. although C. in spite D. even though

7. Mary usually goes to parties. She likes meeting people and crowded places ________she is rather shy.

A. In spite of B. Even though C. On the contrary D. In other words

8. Ann: Have you decided to get the job?

Terry: Yes, I’ve just decided. I’ll accept that job_________ it is not suitable with my major. It is not an interesting job, ________ the salary is very good.

A. although / but B. despite / and C. but / though D. yet / however

9. ________, he has continued to work on his thesis.

A. Although all these problems B. Even though there are problems

C. Despite of all these problems D. In spite of there are problems

10. In spite of ____________, he was determined to finish his work.

A. was seriously ill. B. be seriously ill C. his serious illness D. he was seriously ill

11. _______ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences between them.

A. In spite B. In spite of C. although D. Despite

12. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry.

A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. despite of

13. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.

A. the rain B. of the rain B. it was raining D. there was a rain

14. _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although

15. _______, he walked to the station.

A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired

C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired

16. The children slept well despite _______.

A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy

17. She left him _______ she still loved him.

A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite

18. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.

A. In spite B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of

19. _______ they are brothers, they do not look alike.

A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of

20. Our new neighbors are quite nice _______ they are sometimes talkative.

A. despite B. in spite of C. though D. as though

21. _______ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.

A. In spite B. Despite C. But D. Although

22. _____________, he could not finish the job.

A. As hard as he work B. Despite he worked hard

C. Though he worked hard D. Although hard work

23. He went to work _____________ his headache.

A. despite B. although C. because D. because of

24. Despite the fact that _______, we enjoyed our trip.

A. the weather is bad B. it is a bad weather

C. the bad weather D. the weather was bad

25. Julie failed the exam _______ of working very hard.

A. despite B. in spite C. even if D. though

26. Tom went to work despite _______.

A. that he did not feel very well B. of the fact not feeling well

C. he did not feel very well D. not feeling very well

27. Though _______, they are good friends.

A. their sometimes quarrel B. to have a quarrel sometimes

C. they sometimes have a quarrel D. of having a quarrel sometimes

28. Despite _______, we arrived on time.

A. the traffic B. of the traffic

C. there was heavy traffic D. of there was heavy traffic

29. ___________it was very cold, she did not put on her coat.

A. In case B. But C. Even if D. Although

30. __________ rain or snow, there are always more than fifty thousand fans at the football games.

A. Despite B. Although C. Despite of D. Although

31. __________it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat.

A. If B. Since C. Although D. Because

32. We understood him __________ he spoke very fast.

A. because of B. though C. in spite of D. despite

33. _________ all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself.

A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of

34. Hans finished school __________ his leg injury.

A. because of B. despite C. though D. because

35. I try to do my homework ___________ the noise

A. because of B. although C. despite of D. in spite of

36. ___________ it rained heavily, we enjoyed our holiday.

A. Because of B. Because C. Despite D. Though

37. ___________ having little money, they are happy.

A. Despite B. Because of C. Although D. Because

38. ____________ she was not well, she still went to work.

A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of

39. We are going to have a picnic _____________ the bad weather.

A. because B. despite C. although D. because of

40. __________ his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.

A. Because of B. Because C. Though D. Despite

41. Although the sun was shining, __________.

A. it wasn’t very hot B. it was very hot C. yet it was very hot D. but it was very hot

42. Nowadays, the divorce rate is higher than it used to be________ young people are allowed to decide on their marriage.

A. despite B. but C. even though D. in spite of

43. _________ his poor health, Mr. Brown still works hard to support his family.

A. Despite of B. Despite C. Although D. Because of

44. I gave up the job ________ the attractive salary.

A. because B. because of C. although D. despite

45. _________ my father is old, he still goes jogging.

A. Although B. Because C. So that D. Despite

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25 tháng 11 2018

1. ________ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job.

A. Although B. While C. In spite of D. Despite of

2. ________ the internet is very popular, many older people do not know how to use it.

A. However B. Nevertheless C. Even though D. Despite

3. _________ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the inter-university athletics meet.

A. Although B. While C. Where as D. yet

4. __________ what Megan prepared for the job interview, she didn’t pass it.

A. Despite of B. In spite of C. Though D. However

5. Bruce was not praised_________ he was a hard worker.

A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. no matter how

6. It looks like they are going to succeed_________ their present difficulties.

A. despite B. although C. in spite D. even though

7. Mary usually goes to parties. She likes meeting people and crowded places ________she is rather shy.

A. In spite of B. Even though C. On the contrary D. In other words

The 19th century was a period of great change in the history of the USA. After the U.S. civil war, the Southerners were not happy with the situation which they were forced to face. The slaves were liberated, even the ones that wished to continue the old way of living. The economy of the South had gone down considerably and there was little opportunity for honest work. The growing number of blacks living as free men next to their former owners nourished the anger of some Southerners. The South...
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The 19th century was a period of great change in the history of the USA. After the U.S. civil war, the Southerners were not happy with the situation which they were forced to face. The slaves were liberated, even the ones that wished to continue the old way of living. The economy of the South had gone down considerably and there was little opportunity for honest work. The growing number of blacks living as free men next to their former owners nourished the anger of some Southerners. The South was a wasteland both financially and psychologically. This resulted in the formation of secret societies, the Ku Klux Klan being the most infamous of them.

Six Confederate veterans, all in their twenties, founded the Klan. They also started the typical Klan clothing: a white robe and white "witches" hats with eyeholes. However, the purpose of this original form of the Ku Klux Klan was not political or even racist. The main aim of the Klan at the beginning was to play pranks and have fun. All of the Klan members had to attend the weekly gatherings, which "were held in the cellar of a deserted brick house standing on a hill ".

This secret society of bored young men started gradually enlarging. Soon the pranks of the original Klan were designated mainly towards the liberated slaves. They held particularly the Negroes in terror who had gained land and prospered. The original, fairly innocent secret society turned into a blood-thirsty group. By 1870 The Ku Klux Klan and their operation had been made known all through the States, mostly in a negative way. During the late 1950s and early 1960s there were several blacks murdered, and houses bombed. The Klansmen were dedicated to cutting this "bad weed" out of the American soil. It reacted strongly against the Civil Rights movement and opposed Martin Luther King. This form of the Ku Klux Klan was extremely political.

The Klan is still fairly active in the USA today. However, the times were changing and there was no point attacking blacks, as the Civil Rights movement could not be erased. It seems the violent Klan of the 1960s has changed into a society controlled by strict rules and honour codes. The members of the Klan are now dedicated to protecting the white race and the "proper Christian religion". They declare that they have the same right to preach for white power as the blacks have to being proud of their origins. The main form of action in today's Klan is protests, rallies and Internet shows. It seems that the modern Klan still fosters some of the main ideas of the Ku Klux Klan but in a more peaceful and rational way.

57. This article is mainly about .

(A) the origin of the Ku Klux Klan and how it has operated

(B) the honor code and strict rules of the Ku Klux Klan

(C) the U.S. Civil War and slave liberation

(D) the Klan’s political stand and the idea of equality

58. What is the true phenomenon after the U.S. Civil War ?

(A) No liberated slaves wanted the old way of living.

(B) The southerners soon identified with the Yankees.

(C) The economy of the south prospered.

(D) Secret societies started to form.

59. Which of the following is TRUE about the KKK before 1870?

(A) It acted against the Civil Right movement

(B) It had its members wear white costumes

(C) It held the weekly gathering in a Protestant church

(D) It was an extreme political society

60. Which of the following statements about today’s Klan is NOT true ?

(A) It is dedicated to protecting the white race.

(B) It takes action in the form of rallies and internet shows.

(C) It still holds hatred toward blacks.

(D) It strives to be neutral and rational.

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1 tháng 11 2017

The 19th century was a period of great change in the history of the USA. After the U.S. civil war, the Southerners were not happy with the situation which they were forced to face. The slaves were liberated, even the ones that wished to continue the old way of living. The economy of the South had gone down considerably and there was little opportunity for honest work. The growing number of blacks living as free men next to their former owners nourished the anger of some Southerners. The South was a wasteland both financially and psychologically. This resulted in the formation of secret societies, the Ku Klux Klan being the most infamous of them.

Six Confederate veterans, all in their twenties, founded the Klan. They also started the typical Klan clothing: a white robe and white "witches" hats with eyeholes. However, the purpose of this original form of the Ku Klux Klan was not political or even racist. The main aim of the Klan at the beginning was to play pranks and have fun. All of the Klan members had to attend the weekly gatherings, which "were held in the cellar of a deserted brick house standing on a hill ".

This secret society of bored young men started gradually enlarging. Soon the pranks of the original Klan were designated mainly towards the liberated slaves. They held particularly the Negroes in terror who had gained land and prospered. The original, fairly innocent secret society turned into a blood-thirsty group. By 1870 The Ku Klux Klan and their operation had been made known all through the States, mostly in a negative way. During the late 1950s and early 1960s there were several blacks murdered, and houses bombed. The Klansmen were dedicated to cutting this "bad weed" out of the American soil. It reacted strongly against the Civil Rights movement and opposed Martin Luther King. This form of the Ku Klux Klan was extremely political.

The Klan is still fairly active in the USA today. However, the times were changing and there was no point attacking blacks, as the Civil Rights movement could not be erased. It seems the violent Klan of the 1960s has changed into a society controlled by strict rules and honour codes. The members of the Klan are now dedicated to protecting the white race and the "proper Christian religion". They declare that they have the same right to preach for white power as the blacks have to being proud of their origins. The main form of action in today's Klan is protests, rallies and Internet shows. It seems that the modern Klan still fosters some of the main ideas of the Ku Klux Klan but in a more peaceful and rational way.

57. This article is mainly about .

(A) the origin of the Ku Klux Klan and how it has operated

(B) the honor code and strict rules of the Ku Klux Klan

(C) the U.S. Civil War and slave liberation

(D) the Klan’s political stand and the idea of equality

58. What is the true phenomenon after the U.S. Civil War ?

(A) No liberated slaves wanted the old way of living.

(B) The southerners soon identified with the Yankees.

(C) The economy of the south prospered.

(D) Secret societies started to form.

59. Which of the following is TRUE about the KKK before 1870?

(A) It acted against the Civil Right movement

(B) It had its members wear white costumes

(C) It held the weekly gathering in a Protestant church

(D) It was an extreme political society

60. Which of the following statements about today’s Klan is NOTtrue ?

(A) It is dedicated to protecting the white race.

(B) It takes action in the form of rallies and internet shows.

(C) It still holds hatred toward blacks.

(D) It strives to be neutral and rational.

READ THE PASSAGE AND THEN CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER . Music is a very important part of our lives . Music is for dancing , drinking , eating , loving and thinking . Some sóng remind us of our childhood or youth . Others remind us of the people we love . Many important occasions , like weddings and funerals have special music . Every nations has a national song like the American " The Star - Spangled Banner" . In the U.S , high schools and colleges have school songs , too . Music is a part of...
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READ THE PASSAGE AND THEN CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER .

Music is a very important part of our lives . Music is for dancing , drinking , eating , loving and thinking . Some sóng remind us of our childhood or youth . Others remind us of the people we love . Many important occasions , like weddings and funerals have special music . Every nations has a national song like the American " The Star - Spangled Banner" . In the U.S , high schools and colleges have school songs , too . Music is a part of the history of America . It expresses the problems and feelings of its people . When the years pass , the music grows and changes .

Modern science has also changed music . Inventions like records , radio , movies , electric instruments , tape recorders and video have changed the way we play and listen to music . They have helped to make music an important form of international communication .

American music , from the earliest folk songs to modern " pop " , is known around the world . Music is one of America 's most important exports . It brings the people of the world together . Even when people cannot understand the same language , they can share the same music . Many people learn and pratise English by singing songs . Understanding American music can help you understand American people , their history and culture .

1. What is true about " The Star - Spangled Banner " ?

A. It is played in weddings .

B . It is liked by every nation .

C . It is the U .S national songs .

D . It is one of the American school songs .

2 . According to the passage , music is changed thanks to the invention of the following except .................

A. videos

B . electric instruments

C . tape recorders

D. international communication

3 . What is the earliest form of music in America ?

A . School music

B . national music

C . folk music

D . pop music

4 . What can be the title for this article ?

A . An introduction to American music

B . The development of American music

C . The history of American music

D . The future of American music

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1 tháng 4 2019

1C 2D 3C 4A

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1.C

2.D

3.C

4.A

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. 1.Women do not yet have equal rights in the family in this area. A. variable B. similar C different D. the same 2. Traditional women are often passive and dependent on their husband. A. reliant B. equality C. fairness D. similarity Choose...
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

1.Women do not yet have equal rights in the family in this area.

A. variable B. similar C different D. the same

2. Traditional women are often passive and dependent on their husband.

A. reliant B. equality C. fairness D. similarity

Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.

3. A. table B. sunny C. balloom D. shower

4.A. hunger B. pursue C. parent D. courage

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

5. Women and men must have equal _______ to shape society and their own lives.

A. direction B. ways C. behaviours D. rights

6. Most of male friends avoid eating eggs before _______ exam as they believe this can bring them mark zero like ________ egg’s shape.

A. the – an B. an – the C. an – an D. the – the

7. When I set ________ for an examination, I always try to avoid crossing the path of a woman.

A. out B. up C. of D. Ø

8. This kind of food must _________ in cool and dry place.

A. store B. to store C. be stored D. have stored

9. Table ________ are always paid attention to by the British..

A. meaning B. meals C. decorate D. manners

10.Cultural diversity makes the United States a__________interesting place in which to live for all of its inhabitants.

A. better B. very more C. so more D. much more

11.Chung Cake (square sticky rice cake), pho (rice noodles), Nem (spring rolls) are the _______food in Vietnam.

A.Tradition B. traditional C. traditionally D. traditionalism

12. This is __________ film I’ve ever seen.

A. more interesting B. most interesting

C. the most interesting D. not interesting

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

13. Nam:“What’s your hobby, Hoa?" - “_________”

A. Well, I like collecting stamps B. Oh, with computers

C. Well, I want stamps D. Oh, on the phone

14. Jane: “Wow! You look great with your new hair. ”

– Jack: _________.

A. You’re welcome C. Congratulation!

B. It’s a pleasure D. Thanks. It’s nice of you to say so

15. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

There is an increase in the number of Vietnamese woman taking the roles of leaders in their organisations.

A. decrease B. rise C. growth D. spread

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions

16. A. discrimination B. eliminate C. primary D. information

17.A. project B. information C. opportunity D. suppose

Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question

It has been thought that women are the second class in citizen, and men are the first. There is not a real equality of opportunity for men and women. Years ago, people were living in a man-dominated society. Women had to obey their husbands and fathers absolutely. Women's place was in the kitchen and women's work was housework. In many places, women were not even' allowed to go to school. Women had no rights, even the right to choose husband for themselves. Men usually occupied high positions in society so they thought they were more intelligent than women. Men often considered women as their property. Sometimes, they were mistreated by their husbands and suffered the problem as a fate. Many parents did not even want to daughters.

Despite the progress, there remain outdated beliefs about women's roles, traditionally passed down from generation to generation. Men are commonly seen as the strong bodies, bread-winners in the family and key leaders in society, while women are restricted to being housewives and child bearing and care, and housework such as washing and cooking.

According to social surveys, many women in the 21st century still have to work over 12 hours a day including working in offices and doing countless household chores without any help from their husbands. In some regions, the labor of women is not recognized despite the hardships they endure to support the whole family. Moreover, women are the direct victims of family violence, especially in rural areas.

Thanks to the women's liberation movement, nowadays women have proved that they are equal to men in every aspect. An average woman has weaker muscles than an average man but she may be as intelligent as he is. Women can do everything that men can, and women can do one thing that no man can: they produce children.

18. Which is not women's role in the former days?

A. Working in authority B. Doing housework

C. Doing cooking D.Bearing and rearing children

19. Years ago, women are not allowed ________.

A. to work in the kitchen B. to go to school

C. to do housework D. to stay at home with their parents

20. What did women have to suffer?

A. Good schooling B. Choosing a husband themselves

C. Enjoy their housework D. Illiteracy

21. The outdated 'beliefs about women's roles ________.

A.have been eradicated completely

B. disappeared soon after the women's liberation movement

C. still exist at present .

D. was forced to change after the women's liberation movement

22. According to the text, women in the 21st century ________.

A. do not have to do housework any more

B. are still the victims of family violence in some rural areas

C. get help from their husbands with all housework

D spend less than 12 hours working outside the home and doing housework

Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

Years ago, in their private family role, women quite often dominate the male members of the household. Women were quite (23) _____ to their families. However, the public role of women has changed (24) _____ since the beginning of World War II.

During the war, men were away from home to the battle. As a (25) ____, women were in complete control of the home. They found themselves doing double and sometimes triple (26) _____. They began to take over the work of their absent husbands and to work outside. They accounted for 73% of the industrial labor force. Women were forced by economic realities to work in the factories. The women who worked there were (27) _____ low wages, lived in crowded and small dormitories. However, they found themselves a place as active members of society. Women, although they were ruthlessly exploited, became the key to the country's success.

23.A. fascinated B. worried C. dedicated D. interested

24.A. unfortunately B. approximately C. nearly D. dramatically

25.A. change B. result C. success D.opportunity

26.A. duty B. job C requirement D. career

27.A. made B. paid C. created D. delivered

Rewrite each sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.

28.They might choose her to be the next CEO of this company thanks to her successful sales.

=> She _________________________________________________________________.

29. Our government need make more progress in gender discrimination.

=>More progress ________________________________________________________.

30. Tom is the best football player in his team.

=> No one in the team ____________________________________________________.

31. Mai isn’t as good at English as Hoa

=> Hoa is ________________________________________________________________.

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Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently. 1. A. garbage B. standard C. solar D. lunar 2. A. celebrate B. plumber C. bulb D. blanket Choose the word that its main stress is placed differently from the others. 3. A. fashion B. pattern C. symbol D. design A. understand B. engineer C. Vietnamese D. adventure Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentence. 5. It’s not __________ to call anyone at night. A. equal B. convenient C. difficult D....
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Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently.

1. A. garbage B. standard C. solar D. lunar

2. A. celebrate B. plumber C. bulb D. blanket

Choose the word that its main stress is placed differently from the others.

3. A. fashion B. pattern C. symbol D. design

A. understand B. engineer C. Vietnamese D. adventure

Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentence.

5. It’s not __________ to call anyone at night.

A. equal B. convenient C. difficult D. economic

6. She has a good _____________ as a well-qualified teacher.

A. famous B. pagoda C. voice D. reputation

7. Everyone is present here, ___________?

A. isn’t he B. isn’t she C. are they D. aren’t they

8. _____________ have you known him?

A. How often B. How long C. How long ago D. When

9. The final examination will be held_________ May 9th.

A. in B. at C. on D. to

10 The weather is bad, __________ we didn’t go on a picnic.

A. however B. but C. because D. so

11 It takes me about three hours __________ the report.

A. to suffer B. to succeed C. to complete D. to invent

12. Foreign tourists should not enter some places of __________ .

A. situation B. trip C. worship D. atmosphere

13. Miss Mai, _________ teaches very well, is a famous teacher.

A. who B. that C. whom D. whose

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

14. She wishes her parents will come here tomorrow.

A B C D

15.This shirt is the same to the one I saw.

A B C D

16. I will come and stay with you and your family on March.

A B C D

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.

17. “ I suggest using public buses instead of motorbikes.” - “ ___________ .”

A Yes, please. B. Good idea. C. We will. D. I’m afraid not.

18. " ____" - "That's a good idea."

A. What about recycling water for gardening? B. Sorry, can I say something?

C. Glad to work with you. D. Excuse me, I want to add something.

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

19. Campfires may cause forest fires if they are unattended.

A. focused B. neglected C. looked after D. watched

20. Hunting animals may lead to their extinction.

A. reduction B. imprisonment C. death D. survival

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

21. One way to protect our environment from pollution is to reduce wasteful consumption.

A. costly B. excessive C. safe D. economical

22. If you follow at least one of the tips, you can be proud of taking part in the preservation of water, one of the very important and limited natural resources on earth.

A. self-confident B. self-satisfied C. discontent D. unpleasant

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Approximately 350 million people speak English as their first language. About the same number use it as a_____(23)_____ language. It is the English language that is used as the language of aviation, international sport and pop music. 75% of the world mail is in English, 60% of the radio station (24) ________ in English and more than half of the world’s periodicals are printed (25) __________ English. It is the English language that is used as an (26) ________language in 44 countries, and as the language of business commerce and technology in many others. English is now an effective medium of international communication. (27) ________, it is the written English, which is not systematically phonetic, that causes difficulties(28)_______foreigners.

23 A. second B. first C. international D. official

24 A. speak B. broadcast C. write D. listen

25 A. by B. in C. as D. of

26 A. official B. compulsory C. optional D. primary

27 A. However B. Moreover C. Besides D. Furthermore

28 A. to B. at C. in D. of

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Walt Whitman, born in New York in 1819, was one of American’s unusual literary figures. As an individualist, he rambled through the countryside seeing people and places, and making them his own. His experiences in earning a living were varied : at times he was a printer, a teacher, a carpenter, a nurse, and a newspaper editor. He was a big hearted man, open and accepting. He gave freely of his time by caring for the wounded during the Civil War. Though he lived in the city, he often spent time in the country, developing his strong sense of nature, which carried through to his poems. In 1855, he collected the verses he had written, and published them in one thin volume, “Leaves of Grass” a book which he revised and rewrote all the rest of his life. The book was ridiculed by some poets and generally ignored by the others, probably because his verse forms were not traditional. He had felt that it was necessary to achieve a new poetic form in order to communicate his views. His reputation didn’t grow until after his death, and it reached a high point in 1920s. Since then, Whitman’s style has greatly influenced modern poets.

29. The best title for this passage is …………..

A. Leaves of Grass. B. A Country Man.

C. Poetry : A New Form. D. Walt Whitman.

30. The word “rambled” in line 2 is most similar to the meaning of …….

A. marched excitedly. B. stopped briefly. C. walked slowly. D. travelled quickly.

31. Whitman’s big-heartedness is shown by his …….

A. visiting the countryside. B. caring for the wounded.

C. being an individualist. D. rewriting Leaves of Grass.

32. The passage says that during Whitman’s life time, other poets……..

A. communicated with him. B. praised him.

C. accepted him. D. laughed at him.

33. What is not true about Walt Whitman?

A. He was a farmer. B. He was a a teacher C. He was a a nurse D. He was a printer

Rewrite the following sentences, using the provided word keep meaning as that of the root one.

33. Mai lives in the country. It is so boring there.

Mai wishes ___________________________________________

34. John woke up late, so she didn’t have time for breakfast.

John woke up so __________________________________________

35. The old man was taken to the hospital. He has just died.

The old man _______________________________________________

36. It’s possible to travel to Russia without a visa.

You can’t travel to Russia if______________________________________

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in capital

37. Do you like playing soccer? ( INTERESTED)

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38. Hard work leads to success.. (IF)

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39. Quoc Hoa enjoys reading books. He particularly enjoys reading thrillers. (KIND)

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40. What a pity I live far from my school. (WISH)

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