A.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others:
Câu 1: A. GYMNASIUM B. GIANT C. GAMBLE D. GEMSTONE
Câu 2: A. COLONEL B. COLUMN C. COMMA D. CONTACT
Câu 3: A. AMBULANCE B. AMPUTATE C. AMATEUR D. APARTHEID
Câu 4: A. SEIZURE B. SEISMIC C. SIZEABLE D. SILAGE
Câu 5: A. DANCER B. MANNER C. WANDER D. PANDA
B. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others:
-ic/ics nhấn âm ngay phía trước
Exceptions: lunatic, catholic, politics
Câu 6: A. catastrophic B. alcoholic C. unfortunate D. controversial
Câu 7: A. mischievous B. anemone C. prominent D. immunize
Câu 8: A. viable B. momentum C. arthritis D. consultant
Câu 9: A. acrophobia B. momentary C. commentary D. presidency
Câu 10: A. kitchenette B. Romanesque C. marketeer D. compulsive

C. Error identification

Câu 11: The presentation of the award was preceded with several speeches in praise of Ms. Harper’s contributions to the
community.
A. was B. in praise of C. with => by D. to
A precedes B => B is preceded by A
The man committed the murder with a knife.

Câu 12: Although snowing furiously, all the students who had come to visit the campus continue the tour of the college grounds
rather than go home.
A. snowing => it snowed B. had come C. of D. rather than go
Câu 13: Despite her desire to emphasizing the soundness of the car, the seller eventually disclosed the most recent repairs to it.
A. emphasizing => emphasize B. soundness C. to D. most recent

Câu 14: Although the project has been successful so far, the real challenge for educators is to help children keep up its enthusiasm.
A. so far B. successful C. is to D. its
Câu 15: The cassowary, a flightless bird capable of running 30 miles an hour and equipped with claws the size of daggers, rank
among the world’s most dangerous birds.
A. the B. capable C. the size D. rank => ranks

• The Vietnam football team is ranked tenth by FIFA.

• The Vietnam football team ranks tenth.
Câu 16: When the weather is hot, dairies can be affected because at high temperature cows tend to eat less and therefore produce
less milk than cooler temperatures.
A. when B. at high temperature C. to eat D. at + cooler temperatures

Câu 17: After a couple of years working like a field biologist at the center, Ellis became intimately acquainted with the rugged
mountainous terrain of the region.
A. years working B. like => as C. with D. rugged mountainous
Câu 18: Believing mental and physical health are essential to each other, Joseph Pilates formed Pilates during First World War
with the proposal to improve the rehabilitation programme for the many returning veterans.
A. believing B. essential to C. First World War => The FWW = WW One D. returning
Câu 19: The twins’ hairs couldn’t have been more different: Jane’s was dark and Sue’s was fair.
A. hairs => hair B. have been C. Jane’s D. Sue’s
Câu 20: This area is dangerous for settlement due to the large crack on the Earth's surface, unless buildings constructed especially to
avoid earthquakes’ damage.
A. on B. for C. constructed => are constructed D. to avoid

D. Lexico-grammar
Câu 21: Several problems have ___ so the launch of the space shuttle has been delayed.
A. arisen => arise (v) nảy sinh B. rose C. raised D. razed
Câu 22: It is ___ for schools to have computers in this day and age.
A. habitual B. regular C. variable D. commonplace[phổ biến]
Câu 23: The recent expedition to the ancient ruins has ___ the first serious investigation of them.
A. emancipated B. encountered C. rehabilitated D. stimulated
Câu 24: It is an ___ fact that climate change alter forests, crop yields and water supplies.
A. undisputed B. undebatable C. infeasible D. unbelievable
Câu 25: Penicillin was the first antibiotic to be used successfully in the ___ of bacterial infections.
A. administration B. handling C. settling D. treatment
Câu 26: The runner had to ___ from the race because he couldn’t keep up with the pace.
A. withdraw B. retire C. retreat D. depart
Câu 27: The teacher said my son has the ___ to do well if he tries harder.
A. likelihood B. benefit C. advantage D. potential

Câu 28: Women in that country had no choice but to ___ unreasonable regulations.
A. abide B. conform C. adhere D. obey
Câu 29: The detained suspect ___ (to) breaking into the house.
A. admitted B. refused C. rejected D. denied
Câu 30: A new approach, now adopted in many schools, is to start getting children used to foreign languages ___ young.
A. during B. but C. while D. since
Câu 31: For the first few months, the babies looked so alike I couldn’t tell ____.
A. who is whom B. which is which
C. which from which D. whom with whom
Câu 32: It is advocated that the campaign ______ funds ______ at once.
A. to raise – be launched B. raise – to be launched
C. raise – launched D. to raise – is launched
Câu 33: As soon as John ______________, we can leave.
A. has the car starting B. has got the car started
C. got started the car D. was got starting the car
Câu 34: The pills are not harmful ______, but are dangerous when taken with alcohol.
A. as it all B. as such C. per se D. at that
Câu 35: “Does your uncle earn much?”
“Of course not. Otherwise, he ______ on his parents all the time.”
A. would not have had to rely B. doesn’t have to rely
C. would not have to rely D. won’t have to rely
Câu 36: Chris Evan lost his laptop. He needs ________.
A. cheer up B. to be cheer up C. cheering up D. to cheered up
Câu 37: It has been nearly 12 years since the first iPhone ________ into use. It’s now ________ out of use.
A. has come/going B. come/goes C. has came/has gone D. came/gone
Câu 38: She finished ________ “Me before you” and watched “Swan Lake” on TV.
A. read B. to read C. reading D. reads
Câu 39: We are having an appointment with a/an ________ at the hospital today. We want to ask for advice on the pain in our back.
A. expertise B. specialist C. surgeon D. professor
Câu 40: Would you mind ________ the window?
A. me to open B. to opening C. my opening D. open
Câu 41: The airmail costs in the ________ of £50 while the surface mail costs 25.
A. childhood B. neighborhood = khoảng chừng C. likelihood D. manhood
Câu 42: “Life in the city is more interesting than in the country.” – “________”
A. You can say that again. C. It’s more than I can say.
B. It’s easier said than done. D. If you don’t mind me saying so.
Câu 43: Many experiments were ________ by Bell and Watson before the introduction of the device in 1876.
A. carried on B. carried out C. carried off D. carried over
Câu 44: Sushi is not my favorite because I ________ raw fish.
A. am not use to eating B. am used to eat C. am not used to eat D. am not used to eating
Câu 45: Governments in some Asian countries are ________ environmental pollution and its related issues.
A. dealing B. settling C. facing D. Covering
Câu 46: Watching television always __ my grandfather to sleep.
A. throws B. sends C. hurls D. makes
Câu 47: I suggested some activities for the team, but my teammates ______ of them all.
A. disagreed B. ridded C. deprived D. disapproved
Câu 48: The conductor asked me twice _______ my card.
A. if I had tapped B. whether I have tapped C. did I tap D. had I tapped
Câu 49: The construction company is running ___ owing to the soaring rise of materials.
A. risk B. time C. danger D. loss
Câu 50: You ______ in the preparation course because I can see no name like yours here.
A. would not have enrolled B. mustn’t have enrolled
C. ought not have enrolled D. couldn’t have enrolled
E. Cloze tests

White-water rafting was developed in North America in the 1960s as a safer way of descending fast-moving rivers for fun. Canoeing,
of course, is a familiar sport, but because the boats are (51) _________ unstable, canoeists have to master their craft on lakes or
swimming pools before (52) _________ onto the white water. White-water rafts are more stable and more forgiving of errors. So with
(53) ___ instruction and guidance, novice rafters can attempt difficult stretches of river. New canoeists must start with obstacle-free.
Grade-one rivers, but rafters can go straight on to rivers graded three and four, (54) ___ too risky for inexperienced canoeists. Hazards
on the river include a variety of different wave formations and the location of rocks either just above or below the surface. (55)
_________ these at full speed is a real hazard, especially if you have (56) _________. The rafts themselves are deceptively simple. The
tubes are split into four separate air chambers so that (57)___ the raft is punctured, it will still (58)__ afloat. The outer cover of the raft
is made of polyester, backed with neoprene – a synthetic rubber full of tiny bubbles of air – on the inside to (59)_________ buoyancy,
and a synthetic rubber coating on the outside to (60) _____ abrasion from rocks.
Câu 51: A. genetically B. inherently = basically
C. instinctively theo bản năng/ without thinking/planning D. mentally
Câu 52: A. coming B. approaching C. exiting D. venturing
Câu 53: A. proper B. fabulous C. polite D. ripe
Câu 54: A. considered B. regarded C. looked D. admired
Câu 55: A. Hitting B. Attacking C. Crashing D. Striking
Câu 56: A. turned B. upset C. capsized = lật xuồng D. spilled
Câu 57: A. despite B. if C. because D. before
Câu 58: A. rise B. remain C. make D. cause
Câu 59: A. obtain B. adapt C. embody D. improve
Câu 60: A. fight B. defy = thách thức, hóa giải C. delete D. oppose

Jellyfish: A remarkable life form

When 61.___ in the wild, jellyfish are perhaps the most graceful and vividly coloured of all sea creatures.
But few people have even seen a jellyfish living in its natural 62.___. Instead, they might see a dead and
shapeless specimen lying on the beach, or perhaps receive a painful sting while swimming, so it is 63.___
that jellyfish are often considered ugly and possibly dangerous. This misunderstanding can be partly traced
back to the 20th century, 64.___ the use of massive nets and mechanical winches often damaged the
delicate jellyfish that scientists managed to recover. As a result, disappointingly little research was 65.___
out into this species, as marine biologists took the easy option and focused 66.___ physically stronger
species such as fish, crabs and shrimp. Fortunately, however, new techniques are now being developed
such as sound bouncing harmlessly off jellyfish, so a 67.___ of new information has been collected in
recent years.
Jellyfish were once regarded as relatively solitary, 68.___ in fact they are the centre of entire ecosystems as shrimp, lobster and fish
shelter and feed among their tentacles. Further 69. __ are also given into their long-term survival from the planet’s changing
environmental conditions. Extraordinary as it may sound, jellyfish may even 70. __ in more acidic waters. Jellyfish throughout their
long history have proved themselves to be remarkably resilient.

Câu 61: A. witnessed B. stared C. glanced D. viewed

Câu 62: A. habitat B. scene C. land D. market
Câu 63: A. difficult B. surprising C. inevitable D. creative
Câu 64: A. when B. where C. which D. that
Câu 65: A. taken B. made C. done D. carried
Câu 66: A. off B. into C. to D. on
Câu 67: A. hoard B. wealth C. box D. bunch
Câu 68: A. but B. and C. so D. however
Câu 69: A. knowledges B. insights C. investigations D. polls
Give insights into st
Câu 70: A. thrive B. die C. wither D. decrease
F. Reading comprehension
The Benefits of Public Transportation
Ensures Safety
One of the safest modes of travel in the United States is public transportation. Statistically speaking, riding a transit bus is
91 times safer than driving in a car. This is due to the fact that transit vehicle operators are highly trained to anticipate,
avoid, and react to problems. Also, most transit vehicles are larger, newer, and more substantial than private-use autos or
vans.

Saves Money
For every $10 million invested in public transportation, more than $15 million is saved in transportation costs for
everyone. The estimated cost of driving a single-occupant vehicle each year is between $4,826 and $9,685, depending
upon mileage driven and car type. By contrast, the annual average cost of public transportation for one adult ranges from
$200 to $2,000, depending upon distance travelled, time of day, and type of service.
Eases Traffic Congestion
According to a recent survey, 48% of Americans believe traffic is a serious problem where they live. This statistic
includes not only residents of a major metropolis like New York City or Los Angeles, but folks in average cities (like
ours) across the country. Furthermore, nearly a quarter of Americans are pessimistic about the situation and say they
expect to spend more time commuting in the coming years.
Improves Air Quality
Public transportation helps promote cleaner air by simply reducing the number of automobiles in use, whose exhaust has
been shown to exacerbate smog and public health problems. Also, for each mile travelled, fewer pollutants are emitted by
transit vehicles than by single-passenger automobiles. Altogether each year, public transportation use prevents the
emission of more than 126 million pounds of hydrocarbons, a primary cause of smog, and 156 million pounds of nitrogen
oxides, which can cause respiratory diseases.
Reduces Energy Consumption
Public transportation already reduces our nation’s use of gasoline by 1.5 billion gallons per year, thus significantly
reducing our dependency on foreign oil supplies. But each person that we can convert to public transportation can save us
even more. For example, a person who commutes 30 miles each way daily could save an estimated 944 gallons of
gasoline every year by switching from a car to using public transportation. Many US transit systems are continuing to
invest in compressed natural gas (CNG), low-sulfur diesel burning buses, or diesel-electric hybrid buses. Locally our
Bradley County Transit Authority (BCTA) currently has seven CNG buses in use and would like to invest in more hybrids
for the core urban routes.
Fosters More Livable Communities
Public transportation facilities and major routes are natural focal points for economic and social activities. Businesses and
events tend to spring up and flourish anywhere that large numbers of people congregate. These activities help create
strong neighborhood centers that are more economically stable, safe, and productive. Studies have shown that the ability
to travel in an area conveniently without a car is an important component of the notion of a community’s livability.
Because public transportation provides opportunity, access, choice, and freedom, it significantly contributes to an
improved quality of life for us all.
Câu 71: According to the text, why is it safer to ride in a bus than a car?
A. The driver gets injured 91 out of 100 times.
B. The engineering standards are higher for buses than cars.
C. If everyone rides the bus, there are fewer vehicles on the road and fewer accidents.
D. Bus drivers have more experience and training than average car drivers.
Câu 72: How much money could a person save by using public transportation?
A. at least half of the cost of driving a car B. between $200 and $2,000 each year
C. $15 million D. up to $9,685 each year
Câu 73: According to the text, what opinion is shared by nearly half of Americans?
A. There are too many cars in New York City and Los Angeles.
B. Public transit is a convenient alternative to driving.
C. Commute times will only increase in the coming years.
D. Traffic is a major concern for them.
Câu 74: Which of the following best keeps the meaning of the highlighted word “exacerbate” in paragraph 4?
A. incorporate B. ease C. worsen D. solve
Câu 75: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way that public transport helps improve air quality?
A. If more people ride buses, then fewer vehicles are being driven.
B. Buses contribute less to the smog problem than other vehicles.
C. Buses emit fewer harmful substances into the environment than cars.
D. Public buses remove the pollutants that cause respiratory diseases from the air.
Câu 76: How does public transport help reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil?
A. Buses are more fuel-efficient than most cars.
B. Each person who rides the bus is not wasting fuel by using his or her own car.
C. People who ride the bus have a shorter commute.
D. Public buses use a different source of energy that is only produced in America.
Câu 77: What does the Bradley County Transit Authority (BCTA) want to do to further reduce gasoline
consumption?
A. start using buses that run on compressed natural gas
B. invest in more hybrid engine buses
C. eliminate some of the urban routes
D. shorten the commute for those who drive 30 miles or more each day
Câu 78: Which of the following best keeps the meaning of the highlighted word “congregate” in the last
paragraph?
A. gather B. live C. work D. perform
Câu 79: What do many people believe adds to the livability of an area?
A. accessing businesses without the use of a car
B. increasing the number of businesses
C. increasing safety and productivity
D. reducing air pollution from cars and buses
Câu 80: What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Persuading people to stop using private cars
B. Discussing the benefits of public transportation
C. Complaining about the pollution caused by private means of transport
D. Giving instructions as to how to use public transportation effectively