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NGÀY 06012022
BIÊN SOẠN: CÔ PHẠM LIỄU

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the others.
Question 1: A. studied B. researched C. opened D. listened
Question 2: A. shown B. flown C. grown D. crown
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which is stressed
differently from the rest.
Question 3: A. occur B. damage C. despite D. canal
Question 4: A. generous B. extensive C. resources D. eternal
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: No one believed us when we told them the truth, __________?
A. didn’t we B. did we C. did they D. didn’t they
Question 6: I still cannot believe it! My bicycle__________ some minutes ago.
A. was stolen B. was stealing C. stolen D. stole

Question 7: Glass containers can be used __________ storing food or other items.
A. for B. to C. of D. into
Question 8: Growth is of very immediate environmental concern because_______ the more pollutants
we throw out into the atmosphere.
A. the more the world economy grows B. the more economy the world grows
C. the more grows the world economy D. the more the world grows economy
Question 9: When my parents traveled to Singapore, they bought me a __________ piano on my
birthday.
A. precious grand ancient wooden B. wooden grand ancient precious
C. precious ancient grand wooden D. ancient grand precious wooden
Question 10: While I________at the bus stop, three buses went by in the opposite direction.
A. was waiting B. waited C. had waited D. were waiting
Question 11: To my mind, housework is boring and _______ it takes a lot of time with a hardly visible
result.
A. besides B. then C. yet D. so
Question 12: I will have completed my first two years’ study at university ________.
A. by the time I finish the final term exams B. after I had finished the final term exams
C. when I was finishing the final term exams D. until I finished the final term exams
Question 13: _________ an agreement to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, we were determined to
help reduced global warming.
A. Having signed B. To sign C. Being signed D. Signed
Question 14: We are employing an assistant to help with the __________ of the group’s activities.
A. advertise B. advertising C. advertisement D. advertised
Question 15: When travelling in Europe, we tried to___________at least an hour in a medieval town to
explore it.
A. stop off B. stop out C. stop up D. stop in
Question 16: Bill has a real ____________for looking after handicapped children.
A. career B. post C. inspiration D. vocation
Question 17: Singing has __________ naturally to Sasha ever since she was a little girl.
A. fallen B. gone C. come D. struck
Question 18: The first week of classes at university was a little _________because so many students get
lost, change classes or go to the wrong place.
A. disarranged B. chaotic C. uncontrolled D. famous
Question 19: Collin does not know the little girl’s name, but he does know her by __________.
A. view B. eye C. sight D. glimpse
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.
Question 20: The building had originally been a manor house and must have looked beautiful in its
heyday.
A. the beginning stage B. period of trial
C. a phase of depression D. a time of great success
Question 21: Mike pretended to be sick, but I saw through his deception at once.
A. was used to B. got angry with C. got bored with D. was aware of
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.
Question 22: They consider themselves to be benevolent employers, providing sick pay and
pensions for all their workers.
A. generous B. selfish C. innocent D. bossy
Question 23: You guys can go ahead! Once I’ve finished my work I’ll be there in two shakes.
A. slowly B. lately C. briefly D. shortly
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.
Question 24: A: “Would you like me to send this package for you?” - B: “______”
A. That would be nice. Any problems? B. Yes, please, if you don’t mind.

C. I’m sorry, but here you are. D. No, thanks. I’m really busy.

Question 25: Roger: “Wow! You look terrific in that new dress!” - Tina: “______”
A. Oh, what a pity! B. I’m afraid so!

C. Thank you. I’m glad you think so. D. Why dare you say so?

Mark A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions.
Question 26: At this (A) time next week, Fiona will have sat (B) on a beach, sipping (C) a cool drink
and reading (D) a fashion magazine.
Question 27: Coffee is one of the (A) most popular drinks in the world can have a stimulating (B)
effect on humans (C) because of their (D) caffeine content.
Question 28: It is said that the government is about (A) to make (B) the go ahead to plans (C) for the
building of a new runway (D) at London’s Gatwich airport.
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.
Question 29: It is over twenty years since I last got in touch with them.
A. I can’t help keeping getting in touch with them for over 20 years.
B. I haven’t gotten in touch with them for over 20 years.
C. I used to get in touch with them for over 20 years.
D. I have been getting in touch with them for over 20 years.
Question 30: ”Let’s stay here until the storm has passed!”, someone said.
A.Someone said that let them stay there until storm had passed.

B.Someone told me to stay there until the storm has passed.

D.Someone asked whether we stayed there until the storm has passed.

Question 31: It wasn’t her who you saw in her office last Friday because she she's been out of town
for two weeks.
A. You needn’t have seen her in her office last Friday; she's been out of town for two weeks.
B. You shouldn’t have seen her in her office last Friday; she's been out of town for two weeks.
C. You can’t have seen her in her office last Friday; she's been out of town for two weeks.
D. You mustn’t have seen her in her office last Friday; she's been out of town for two weeks.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 32: We couldn't see the mountains because of the rain.
A. If only it didn't rain so we could see the mountains.

B. If it hadn't rained, we could see the mountains.

C. I wish I had been able to see the mountains without rain.

Question 33: He got down to writing the letter as soon as he returned from his walk.
A. No sooner did he return from his walk than he got down to writing the letter.
B. He got down to writing the letter before he returned from his walk.

C. He gets down to writing the letter before he returned from his walk.

D.He had got down to writing the letter, then he returned from his walk.

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

Multitasking

Multitasking is not a new concept. With access to so much entertainment and information,
many students often (34) __________ their attention between more than one task. (35) __________, it is
common for a student to check their messages on Facebook while studying or to try to complete
multiple homework assignments at once.

However, multitasking can have a number of negative effects on learning. The most obvious of
these is the fact that students fail to absorb the information they are studying effectively, (36)
__________ is the result of not paying full attention to schoolwork. And without a good comprehension
of what they are learning, they can start to (37) ___________ worse at school.

Fortunately, the multitasking habit can be broken by taking simple steps such as removing (38)
___________ technological distractions, putting away unnecessary books or items, and designing a
detailed schedule to create the best learning environment possible.

(Adapted from oxfordlearning.com)

Question 34: A. divide B. distribute C. distinguish D. detach

Question 35: A. As a result B. For example C. Similarly D. By contrast

Question 36: A. whom B. who C. that D. which

Question 37: A. display B. operate C. demonstrate D. perform

Question 38: A. few B. all C. any D. every

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

Top professional wheelchair tennis players have heavily criticised a decision by US Open
officials to scrap the wheelchair event from this year's tournament as "disgusting discrimination".
Earlier this week, tournament organisers confirmed that a shortened US Open will go ahead - from
August 31 to September 13 in New York - without fans because of the coronavirus pandemic, and
that the wheelchair event will not be organised in order to minimise the number of players,
considering health concerns.

Australian Paralympic champion Dylan Alcott said the wheelchair omission was "blatant
discrimination" and was made without consulting the players. "I thought I did enough to qualify - 2x
champion, number 1 in the world," the 10-time Grand Slam winner wrote on Twitter. "But
unfortunately I missed the only thing that mattered, being able to walk. Disgusting discrimination."

The International Tennis Federation (ITF), the governing body of wheelchair tennis, said it
"understands and shares the disappointment" caused by the decision. Meanwhile, the International
Paralympic Committee (IPC) urged the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to reconsider it. "We
appreciate that the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown up multiple challenges for sport event
organisers all around the world, but such challenges should not be used as an excuse to discriminate
against a group of players and not offer inclusive competition for all," IPC President Andrew Parsons
said in a statement.

(Adapted from aljazeera.com)

A. Tennis Associations In Heated Conflict Over Shocking Decision

B. A Controversial Decision Made By US Open Officials

C. Dylan Alcott: A Victim Of Widespread Discrimination

D. The COVID-19 Pandemic And Its Widespread Effect On Tennis

Question 40: How does Dylan Alcott feel about the decision to cancel the US Open wheelchair event?

A. He strongly disapproves of it and thinks it is discrimination.

B. He is disappointed because he wanted to defend his US Open championship.

C. He feels ashamed of the fact that he is physically disabled.

D. He is angry since the organisers only discussed the decision with other players.

Question 41: The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to __________.

A. the governing body B. the disappointment

C. the decision D. the IPC

Question 42: Which of the following is TRUE about the USTA’ decision to omit the US Open wheel
chair event, according to the passage?

A. It was informed to all professional wheelchair tennis players worldwide in advance.

B. The IPC, which governs wheelchair tennis, has suggested that the USTA reconsider it.

C. Like many wheelchair tennis players, the ITF also considers it as a disappointing one.

D. The USTA will most likely reverse its decision as pressure from the IPC intensifies.

Question 43: The word “appreciate” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___________.

A. imagine B. admire C. acknowledge D. assume

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

The narrow lanes inside the slum in east Mumbai where Swati Patil lives flood every year during
the monsoon season of July and August. Homes remain flooded for days and many people pile all
their belongings on beds floating in the water, she says. But this monsoon season, Patil and her
neighbors have one more thing to fear: the coronavirus.
 Although slums cover only about 8 percent of Mumbai's total area, they are home to some 40
percent of Mumbai's population of more than 20 million. Here, people live in cramped quarters and
share dirty public toilets. Furthermore, sanitation and social distancing in slums will become even
harder to maintain during the monsoon season, says Rama Shyam, program director at the Mumbai-
based nonprofit Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action.

The pandemic is also making it tough for the authorities to prepare the slums for the monsoon
season. "Traditionally, city officials go door-to-door in the slum pockets and they basically arm
people with messages on monsoon-related illnesses," says Shyam. Such awareness campaigns are
part of pre-monsoon preparations that Mumbai's authorities undertake each spring, which also
include unclogging stormwater drains to prevent flooding. But amid the COVID-19 pandemic, these
have all taken a backseat, says urban affairs researcher Dhaval Desai.

Mumbai’s healthcare system will also be under immense pressure. Hundreds of people in
Mumbai get sick with malaria and dengue fever each year, especially during or just after the
monsoon. This year, the burden of monsoon-related illnesses comes at a time when Mumbai's health
system is already overwhelmed by COVID-19. Public hospitals are severely understaffed, doctors say,
and there are reports of patients dying after hospitals refused to admit them due to shortage of beds.
Consequently, authorities say they are assigning hospitals to treat non-COVID patients exclusively.

Meanwhile, Desai is wondering how slums that are right along Mumbai's beaches will fare.
"Every monsoon, during high tide, at least the first two to three rows of all slum huts have to be
evacuated otherwise they will be swept away by the sea waves," Desai says. "They all come and live on
the streets." When they're trying to survive and save their home, he says, social distancing and an
invisible virus will be the last thing on their minds.

(Adapted from npr.org)

Question 44: Which best serves as the title for the passage?

A. Mumbai Slums Threatened By Both The Monsoon And COVID-19

B. Mumbai’s Health System Overwhelmed As The Monsoon Approaches

C. Mumbai Authorities Struggling To Prepare Slums For The Monsoon

D. Mumbai’s Beaches May Destroy Unprepared Slums, Say Researchers

Question 45: Which of the following is TRUE about slums in Mumbai, according to paragraph 2?

A. They account for a significant proportion of Mumbai’s total area.

B. They are the living place of more than 20 million residents in Mumbai.
 C. Living and sanitary conditions in these slums are extremely poor.

D. Slum inhabitants can only practice social distancing to prevent COVID-19.

Question 46: The word “arm” in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by ___________.

A. assure B. provide C. endorse D. convince

Question 47: The word “these” in paragraph 3 refers to ___________.

A. messages B. campaigns C. preparations D. authorities

Question 48: As stated in paragraph 3, each spring, Mumbai’s authorities would __________.

A. launch campaigns to give residents vital medical supplies.

B. send many messages on illnesses to people’s mobile phones.

C. work on clogged drains to avoid flooding during the monsoon.

D. send doctors to slums to raise awareness of monsoon-related diseases.

Question 49: The word “admit” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to __________.

A. provide information B. allow entry

C. treat properly D. support emotionally

Question 50: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. Dirty public toilets are the most severe sanitation problem in many of Mumbai’s slums.

B. City officials in Mumbai are trying to figure out how monsoon preparations can be resumed.

C. Those who live in Mumbai’s coastal slums may become more vulnerable to COVID-19.

D. Actions taken by Mumbai’s authorities will not be very effective, especially in the long run.

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