NGÂN HÀNG CÂU HỎI KIỂM TRA GIỮA KỲ 2 KHỐI LỚP: 11

(Từ Unit 6 đến Unit 8)

Chủ điểm nội dung của bài kiểm tra giữa kỳ 2:

- Global warming: Sự ấm lên toàn cầu.
- Further Education: Giáo dục nâng cao
- Our world Heritage sites: Di sản thế giới
Cấu trúc bài kiểm tra theo các kỹ năng:

I. LANGUAGE (NGÔN NGỮ):

1. Phonology: Phát âm
* Nội dung kiến thức: Nhận biết được cách phát âm của các từ có chứa s, ed, (và các từ vựng quen thuộc từ
Bài 6 đến Bài 8.)
* Hình thức: Trắc nghiệm.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions. (Nhận biết)
1. A. miles B. words C. accidents D. names
2. A. sports B. households C. minds D. plays
3. A. wanted B. parked C. stopped D. watched
4. A. believed B. prepared C. involved D. liked
5. A. based B. pursued C. applied D. arranged
6. A. modes B. colleges C. distances D. enriches
7. A. sports B. teams C. names D. friends
8. A. jumped B. picked C. relaxed D. suited
9. A. chairs B. tables C. doctors D. roofs
10. A. worked B. pumped C. watched D. contented
11. A. watches B. misses C. states D. washes
12. A. helps B. cuts C. walks D. cleans
13. A. arrived B. linked C. lived D. opened
14. A. floor B. flood C. moorland D. door
15. A. increase B. release C. please D. grease
16. A. pollution B. poaching C. physical D. pesticide
17. A. genius B. gorilla C. global D. gases
18. A. admit B. emit C. climate D. injure
19. A. reduces B. diseases C. changes D. captures
20. A. infectious B. emission C. measure D. shortage
21. A. inclined B. enjoyed C. interviewed D. pretended
22. A. believes B. dreams C. girls D. parents
23. A. pens B. books C. rulers D. tables
24. A. played B. opened C. cooked D. called
* Key
1. C 2. A 3. A 4. D 5. A 6. A 7. A 8. D 9. D 10. D
11. C 12. D 13. B 14. B 15. C 16. C 17. A 18. C 19. D 20. C

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2. Grammar (Ngữ pháp):
* Các chủ điểm ngữ pháp trong 3 bài:
- Perfect gerund and perfect participle
- Present perfect + present perfect continuous
- Participle and to-infinitive clauses

* Kiến thức cần kiểm tra: Nhận biết

- Present perfect + present perfect continuous
- Participle and to-infinitive clauses
* Hình thức kiểm tra: Trắc nghiệm
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions (Nhận biết)
1. I'm very hungry. I _________ all day.
A. didn't eat B. haven't ate C. haven't eaten D. have been eating
2. I ____ the latest Harry Potter book all day. I'm dying to know what happens in the end!
A. am reading B. have been reading C. have read D. had read
3. Our kitchen's a mess. We _________ any cleaning for weeks.
A. didn't do B. haven't been doing C. have done D. haven't done
4. She's gone to the doctor's. She __________ well lately.
A. hasn't felt B. hasn't been feeling C. has felt D. doesn't feel
5. Melanie was the only person ____ a letter of thanks.
A. wrote B. written C. to write D. writing
6. The guest on our show is the youngest golfer ____ the Open.
A. won B. to win C. being won D. winning
7. Son Doong Cave is the largest cave in the world ____ in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park.
A. which discovered B. discovering C. to discover D. to be discovered
8. Melanie was the only person ____ a letter of thanks.
A. wrote B. written C. to write D. writing
9. I ____ English for five years. I study it at school.
A. have learnt B. have been learning C. learnt D. am learning
10. You can have your book back now. I ____ it.
A. have read B. have been reading C. had read D. read
11. You look upset. ____ you ____?
A. Are – crying B. Do - cry C. Have - been crying D. Have - cried
12. How many times ____ you ____ that international conference?
A. did – attend B. do - attend C. have - been attending D. have - attended
13. Professor Kimberly ____ three books since 2015, and she's working on her fourth.
A. writes B. has written C. wrote D. has been writing
14. The taxi ____ us to Ha Long Bay broke down and we reached the site two hours late.
A. taken B. taking C. to take D. having taken
15. He ____ to New York at least three times this year.
A. had been going B. was going C. has been going D. is going
16. My father ____ as a teacher for almost thirty years.
A. works B. is working C. worked D. has been working
17. She ____ dishes already.
A. was washing B. washed C. has washed D. has been
washing
18. Tom is still watching television. He ____ television all day.
A. watched B. was watching C. has watched D. has been watching
19. I ____ the latest Harry Potter book all day. I'm dying to know what happens in the end!
A. am reading B. have been reading C. have read D. had read
20. So far I ____ any of the exams at school.
A. haven't failed B. hadn't failed C. didn't fail D. haven't been failing
21. We ____ our classroom for the upcoming Teachers' Day, but there's still a lot to do.
A. are decorating B. decorated C. have been decorating D. have decorated
22. Margaret ____ in the school marathon for charity before.
A. has never run B. never runs C. never ran D. has never been running
23. Kevin ____ his homework, but he ____ it yet.
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A. has been doing/hasn't been finishing B. has done/hasn't finished
C. has been doing/hasn't finished D. has done/hasn't been finishing
24. Pete ____ at Midfield Secondary School since 2006, but he ____ music in his lessons twice.
A. has been teaching/has only played B. has been teaching/has only been playing
C. has taught/has only been playing D. has taught/has only played
25. Jimmy can go out when he ____ for the exam.
A. has studied B. has been studied C. has been studying D. studied
26. I____________ more water recently, and I feel better.
A. have drunk B. have been drinking C. have drinkink D. have been drunk
27. Iona is exhausted these days. She _________ too hard recently.
A. have been working B. have worked C. has worked D. has been working
28. We walked on the bridge _________ the two parts of the heritage site.
A. connect B. connected C. connecting D. connects
29. The only thing _________ at the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty is the stone walls.
A. see B. to see C. seeing D. sees
30. I ____ to the new exhibit yet, but I hope to this weekend.
A. haven’t been B. haven’t been being C. didn’t go D. went
31. Many people and organizations ____ every possible effort in order to save species.
A. made B. will be made C. have been making D. are being made
32. I ____ the same car for more than ten years. I’m thinking about buying a new one.
A. have had B. had C. is working D. have
33. John ____ for the government since he graduated from Harvard University.
A. works B. worked C. will work D. has been working
34. He ____ his essay all day, but he hasn’t finished it yet.
A. wrote B. has written C. has been writing D. is writing
35. She ____ French words for hours, but she still doesn’t remember all of them.
A. learnt B. has learnt C. has been learning D. is learning
* Key
1. C 2. B 3. D 4. B 5. C 6. B 7. D 8. C 9. B 10. A 11. C 12. D 13. D 14. B 15. C

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3. Vocabulary (Từ vựng):
* Nội dung kiến thức: Thông hiểu- Từ vựng về các chủ đề trong 3 bài 6,7,8.
- Global warming
- Further Education
- Our world Heritage sites

* Hình thức kiểm tra: Trắc nghiệm- Nhận biết:

* Nội dung kiểm tra:
- Nhận biết được từ loại và ý nghĩa của từ vựng liên quan đến chủ đề đã học
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions (Nhận biết)
1. Planting trees can contribute to reducing global warming as trees _________ and absorb CO in the air.
A. capture B. pasture C. calculate D. appear
2. At the ____ level, you can join three-year or four-year colleges.
A. primary B. secondary C. postgraduate D. undergraduate
3. A strong greenhouse effect will warm the ocean and partially melt glaciers, increasing ____.
A. sea level B. temperature C. sea water D. pollution
4. Climate change may lead to the extinction of many species and upset the ____ balance.
A. ecological B. biology C. geography D. technology
5. Further education courses are usually described as either _________ or vocational.
A. major B. partial C. academic D. practical
6. Most houses in Hoi An are of ____ architecture dating from the 17th to the 19th century.
A. tradition B. traditional C. ancient D. customary
7. The World Heritage Site is famous for its ____ features and cultural values.
A. geography B. geographical C. geothermal D. geological
8. Hoi An Ancient Town is quite special among the heritage sites because it is in a good state of ____.
A. preserve B. preservation C. preservative D. preservatives
9. He has several years of experience of ____ interviews with potential students.
A. making B. conducting C. performing D. having
10. Mass tourism is now a growing ____ to the preservation of historical places in most countries.
A. hazard B. threat C. peril D. risk
11. Carbon dioxide is one of the primary ____ gases that cause global warming.
A. greenhouse B. house C. plant D. home
12. In my opinion, family members are responsible for ____.
A. the housework B. the chores C. homework D. A and B
13. Students who complete the program receive a skills ____ along with their high school diploma.
A. certificate B. degree C. permit D. certification
14. When I worked as a waiter, the hotel manager found ____ with everything I do.
A. blame B. complaint C. fault D. criticism
15. It can be quite busy here during the tourist ____.
A. period B. phase C. stage D. season
16. I always enjoy our school ____ to France.
A. excursion B. journey C. trip D. travel
17. Captain Cook discovered Australia on a ____ to the Pacific.
A. voyage B. cruise C. travel D. tour
18. She didn't enjoy the Mediterranean ____ at all; she was seasick most of the time.
A. cruise B. tour C. voyage D. trip
19. There should be no discrimination on ____ of sex, race or religion.
A. fields B. places C. areas D. grounds
20. Higher education is a continuing ____ process.
A. developing B. developed C. development D. developmental
21. Human beings are ____ for changes in the environment.
A. account B. faulty C. blame D. responsible
22. People have used coal and oil to ____ electricity for a long time.
A. generation B. generated C. generate D. generates
23. Solar energy can be changed ______ electricity.
A. in B. by C. into D. for
24. A lot of ____ from several countries competed in many Asian Game.
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A. spectators B. viewers C. athletes D. audience
25. All fossil fuels are ________ resources that cannot be replaced after use.
A. unlimited B. renewable C. available D. non-renewable
26. The Habsburg ____________ ruled in Austria from 1278 to 1918.
A. craftsman B. imperial C. dynasty D. mosque
27. In the ocean, the escaped organisms would be less likely to disrupt the native ____ and fauna.
A. animals B. flora C. mosque D. grottos
28. Looking at these paintings makes people proud of their Latin ____.
A. lantern B. fauna C. preservation D. heritage
29. There is little ____ left in the cave, and the existing formations tend to be dusty.
A. limestone B. tomb C. islet D. citadel
30. After touring the ____, the peasant returned and again asked where he could find Mao alive.
A. dome B. dynasty C. mausoleum D. masterpiece
31. The most ____ feature of the building is its enormous dome-shaped roof.
A. distinctive B. abundant C. geological D. mosaic
32. Archaeologists are ____ a Bronze Age settlement on the outskirts of the village.
A. decorating B. burying C. excavating D. demolishing
33. The facade survived ____ and was incorporated in the rebuilding, which was completed in 1932.
A. abundant B. authentic C. irresponsible D. intact
34. Penryn itself is unspoilt, and its old and narrow streets are under a ____ order.
A. sanctuary B. excavation C. preservation D. heritage
35. The real highlight, though, was the ____, which took up most of one wall.
A. cuisine B. grotto C. dynasty D. fauna
36. Road atlas programs will map out your route between two cities or set up a whole ____ of stops.
A. excavation B. dome C. cruise D. itinerary
37. Many people regard this painting as Raphael’s ____.
A. citadel B. masterpiece C. complex D. mosque
38. The town is a ____ from California’s gold rush.
A. sanctuary B. relic C. tomb D. preservation
39. The cemetery is so densely occupied that in many of the ____, coffins are piled up to 10m high.
A. mosaics B. mosques C. limestone D. mausoleums
40. We’re very proud of our five students who were awarded ____.
A. transcripts B. scholarships C. courses D. qualifications
41. Because CFC may cause ozone depletion, it has been ____ globally.
A. allowed B. banned C. supported D. encouraged
42. Water vapour is surprisingly considered a ____ gas as it partially makes the Earth warmer.
A. greenhouse B. moisturized C. wet D. natural
43. The mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth is called ____.
A. sky B. gas C. atmosphere D. air
44. All the plants and living creatures in a/an ____ have impacts on one another.
A. climate B. diversity C. atmosphere D. ecosystem
45. Heat ____ in the atmosphere by greenhouse gases like CO2 and CH4 makes the Earth warmer.
A. closed B. captured C. escaped D. forced
* Key
1. A 2. D 3. A 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. B 8. B 9. B 10. B
11. A 12. D 13. A 14. C 15. D 16. C 17. A 18. A 19. D 20. D

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* Hình thức kiểm tra: Trắc nghiệm- Thông hiểu:
* Nội dung kiểm tra:
- Word choice
- Phrasal verb
- Preposition
- Word in context

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions (Thông hiểu)
1. It is not easy at all to get a good job without any _________ qualifications.
A. academic B. social C. great D. favourite
2. At the _________ level, you can join three-year or four-year colleges.
A. primary B. secondary C. postgraduate D. undergraduate
3. Any pupil caught _________ was made to stand at the front of the class.
A. misbehave B. misbehaved C. misbehaviour D. misbehaving
4. __________ education normally provides undergraduate and postgraduate education, as well as vocational
education and training.
A. Intermediate B. Primary C. Secondary D. Tertiary
5. University ____ in Vietnam can decide their own criteria for enrolling international students.
A. bosses B. leaders C. principals D. rectors
6. A Bachelor's degree is also known as the ____ university degree or an undergraduate degree.
A. main B. ordinary C. first D. major
7. After many years, the archaeological ____ has finally led to the discovery of the ancient village.
A. excursion B. excavation C. evacuation D. execution
8. He felt ____ when he failed the exams the second time.
A. discouraged B. annoyed C. undecided D. determined
9. Powdered rhino horn is said to be able to ____ people of their fever.
A. treat B. cure C. save D. rescue
10. There are not many ____ courses in the last two years at university. Most of them are compulsory.
A. required B. optional C. preferred D. additional
11. I'd like to book a room with a/an ____ of the sea.
A. outlook B. sight C. view D. scenery
12. Hugh is quite worried because he hasn't ____ for the end-of-term test.
A. examined B. researched C. studied D. read
13. Journalists sometimes wear ____ clothes to fit in well with the situation in which they are working.
A. ordinary B. common C. habitual D. casual
14. The waste ____ system here is also innovative. There are no rubbish trucks or waste bins in the street.
A. dump B. disposal C. landfill D. throwaway
15. London is a/an ____ city. It's a melting pot for people from all parts of the world.
A. international B. national C. metropolitan D. cosmopolitan
* Key
1. A 2. D 3. D 4. D 5. D 6. C 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. B 11. C 12. C
13. D 14. B 15. D

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* Hình thức kiểm tra: Trắc nghiệm- Vận dụng:
* Nội dung kiểm tra:
- Collocation
- Simple idioms
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions (Vận dụng)
1. Although some of the structures are now ________, most of the significant existing monuments have been
partially restored.
A. in danger B. at risk C. in ruins D. at war
2. Academic ____________ are official copies of your academic work.
A. transcripts B. reminds C. accounts D. statements
3. You can save money by choosing a ____________ holiday.
A. do-it-yourself B. self-catering C. self-study D. survival
4. They ____________ sacrifices so that their only child could have a good education.
A. made B. did C. provided D. lent
5. There should be no discrimination on ____ of sex, race or religion.
A. fields B. places C. areas D. grounds
6. My job now is not ____ to what I was majored in at university,
A. devoted B. related C. supposed D. belonging
7. The loss of biodiversity has a serious ____ on the survival of wildlife and humans.
A. affect B. problem C. impact D. influential
8. People think they can make a ____ with rhino horns.
A. fortune B. wealth C. property D. riches
9. When it comes to children's schooling problems, both parents have to ____ responsibility.
A. get B. respond C. compel D. take
10. Local authorities should find ways to limit the use of private cars and encourage city ____ to use public
transport.
A. commuters B. planners C. dwellers D. people
11. Coal burning ___________ a large amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
A. discourages B. reduces C. relaxes D. discharges
12. Our city is going to ___________ supermarkets from using plastic bags.
A. reduce B. encourage C. prohibit D. allow
13. Land erosion is mainly caused by widespread ____________.
A. afforestation B. reforestation C. logging D. lawn mowing
14. When you __________ the exam tomorrow, try to stay calm and relaxed.
A. answer B. take C. make D. write
15. Global warming is one of the biggest _________ facing humans nowadays.
A. causes B. factors C. concerns D. agreements
16. The government must ____ what is happening and do something about it.
A. acknowledge B. accept C. recognise D. improve
17. In forestry, these chemicals can lead to a decline in water quality and aquatic ____.
A. lantern B. limestone C. fauna D. dynasty
18. We should not treat the ____ above us like a dustbin, and the seas around us like sewer.
A. carbon footprint B. atmosphere C. emission D. greenhouse gas
19. Environmental pollution can have detrimental effects on the balanced ____.
A. landscape B. diversity C. complex D. ecosystem
20. ____ floods have happened more regularly recently due to climate change.
A. Catastrophic B. Hydraulic C. Parabolic D. Scientific
* Key
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. D 6. B 7. C 8. A 9. D 10. C
11. D 12. C 13. C 14. B 15. C

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* Hình thức kiểm tra: Trắc nghiệm- Vận dụng cao:
* Nội dung kiểm tra:
- Sử dụng được các cụm kết hợp từ, từ trong ngữ cảnh, từ vựng theo chủ đề, động từ kết hợp với giới từ và
cách thành ngữ với lớp nghĩa khác với lớp nghĩa trong sách giáo khoa.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions (VD cao)
1. I can't cope well ____ all the homework I've got to do!
A. on B. of C. about D. with
2. I don't really ____ the point of taking the exam when you are not ready for it.
A. annoy B. have C. see D. take
3. My dad wants me to go to university, but I'm in ____ minds about it.
A. different B. my C. some D. two
4. If you need to ____ the teacher's attention, just put up your hand.
A. attract B. pay C. take D. pull
5. Global warming is among many factors that drive many species of animals to the ____ of extinction.
A. verge B. period C. corner D. bottom
6. Tourists should be held ____ for the damage they have caused to the archeological site.
A. accountable B. guilty C. charged D. blamed
7. There is not much time left, so tell me about it ____.
A. in condense B. in detail C. in all D. in brief
8. Next year, I have to decide which area of medicine I want to ____ in.
A. come B. focus C. hand D. specialise
9. Passengers requiring a special meal during the flight should inform the airline in ____.
A. ahead B. advance C. front D. forward
10. We may help to control global warming by ____________ carbon footprints in our homes.
A. putting up with B. getting down to C. cutting down on D. going back to
11. Further Education in the UK provides students ____ an education from the ages of 16 to 18 years old.
A. in B. for C. of D. with
12. Local people have cut down the forests to ________________.
A. allow farming to take place B. lose way in farming
C. have a way of farming D. give way to farming
13. If the examiner can't _________ sense of what your essay is about, you'll get the low mark.
A. declare B. estimate C. communicate D. make
14. If you're not sure what “something” means, look it ____ in the dictionary.
A. for B. out C. at D. up
15. When I got to 16, some of my friends left school to get a job, but most ____.
A. dropped out B. moved back C. got in D. stayed on
16. ____ is the rise in the average temperature of the Earth’s climate system.
A. Global warming B. Carbon footprint C. Ecological balance D. Greenhouse gas
17. Patients with ____ diseases are kept separate from others.
A. catastrophic B. ecological C. infectious D. heat -related
18. The cyclone which hit Hai Phong in 1881 was one of most ____ natural disasters in history.
A. diverse B. ecological C. infectious D. catastrophic
19. Jacob’s parents got him a ____ to help with his physics.
A. training B. scholarship C. tuition D. tutor
20. Almost every university in Vietnam has specific academic ____ criteria for new students.
A. admission B. enrollment C. training D. qualification
* Key:
1. D 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. A 6. A 7. D 8. D 9. B 10. C
11. D 12. A 13. D 14. D 15. D

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II. READING (ĐỌC)
Bao gồm 2 dạng bài đọc, câu hỏi trắc nghiệm

1. Cloze test: mỗi bài gồm 5 câu TN: 3 câu NB; 1 câu TH; 1 câu VD
* Đơn vị kiến thức: Học sinh đọc một đoạn văn về một chủ đề liên quan đến chủ đề đã học trong sách giáo
khoa từ bài 6 đến bài 8 có độ dài khoảng 120 đến 150 từ) (Độ khó của từ ở cấp độ 3 (B1)
- Global warming: Sự ấm lên toàn cầu.
- Further Education: Giáo dục nâng cao
- Our world Heritage sites: Di sản thế giới

* Kiến thức cần kiểm tra:

+ Nhận biết: Nội dung sau:
- Dạng từ
- Dạng động từ
- Từ chỉ định
- Mạo từ
- Giới từ
- Đại từ quan hệ
+ Thông hiểu:
- Word choice
+ Vận dụng:
- Từ nối dùng để kết nối văn bản
- Collocation

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (150 - 180 từ)
Passage 1:
British further education qualifications are respected by employers and (1) ____ worldwide. There are
two main types: academic courses, and vocational and professional courses. Academic courses help you
prepare for higher education at a university or college. They aim to develop your analytical skills, critical
thinking and knowledge. (2) ____ and professional courses give you the skills and qualification you need to
enter and succeed in your chosen career. They offer technical training and skills for the workplace.
British (3) ____ education providers invest heavily in facilities - from libraries, computer centres and
science laboratories to sports centres, theatres and arts studios. Class sizes are (4) ____ to ensure that you
have access to equipment and enough time to talk to your tutors and lectures.
British qualifications are a great boost to your CV and to your earnings. Employers are increasingly
looking for (5) ____ with multicultural experience. Moreover, British colleges and universities have strong
links with industry - many courses are designed in partnership with, and taught by, industry professional.
1. (NB) A. academics B. academy C. academical D. academically
2. (NB) A. Occasion B. Vocational C. Option D. Various
3. (NB) A. further B. each C. both D. every
4. (TH) A. bored B. restricted C. expensive D. attracted
5. (VD) A. joins B. enters C. arrives D. graduates
* Key:

Passage 2:
Increasing global temperatures are expected to (1) ____ ecosystems, pushing extinction to those
species that cannot adapt. The first comprehensive assessment of the extinction risk (2) ____ global warming
found that more than 1 million species could be extinctive by 2050 if the current rate continues.
A recent study of (3) ____ 2,000 species of plants and animals discovered movement toward the poles
at an average rate 3.8 miles per decade.
The latest climate change report found that approximately 20 to 30 percent of plant and animal species
assessed so far are likely to be at increased risk of extinction if global average temperature increases by more
than 2.7 to 4.5 degree Fahrenheit.
(4) ____ polar bears are drowning because they have to swim longer distances to reach ice floes. The
U.S. Geological Survey has predicted that (5) ____ of the world's polar bear populations will be extinct by the
mid-century due to melting of the Arctic ice cap.
1. (NB) A. endanger B. benefit C. harm D. use
2. (NB) A. to B. from C. off D. on
3. (TH) A. nearly B. near C. relatively D. wealthy
4. (NB) A. Some B. Few C. More D. Little
5. (VD) A. two-third B. two-thirds C. two-three D. two-thirdth
* Key:

Passage 3:
EXAM OR CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT?
How do you feel when you sit an exam? Do you always succeed in getting all your ideas down on
paper, or do you sometimes feel that you're (1) ____ a mess of it? (2) ____ from those lucky few who sail
through exams, most secondary school pupils find them very stressful. Many teachers are (3) ____ of the
problems their students face and use a different method for measuring their progress: continuous. With
continuous assessment, students are given (4) ____ tasks to do throughout the year. All their marks are added
together to produce a total mark at the end of the year. Students have to (5) ____ more responsibility for their
education because they can't rely on doing well on just one day. Also, they have more time to think over their
work, meaning that they are able to do their best.
1. (NB) A. doing B. having C. making D. taking
2. (NB) A. Apart B. According C. Except D. But
3. (NB) A. aware B. intelligent C. recognisable D. knowledgeable
4. (TH) A. variety B. various C. vary D. variably
5. (VD) A. do B. get C. make D. take
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 Passage 4:
Global warming is primarily a problem of too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, (1) ____ acts as
a blanket, trapping heat and the planet. (2) ____, the average surface temperature has increases more than one
degree Fahrenheit since the late 1800s. Most of that increase has occurred over the past three decades.
We are overloading our atmosphere with carbon dioxide, which traps heat and steadily drives up the
planet's temperature. Carbon dioxide comes from the fossil fuels we burn for energy, such as coal, natural gas,
and oil, and the loss of forests due to (3) ____, especially in the tropics.
Within the scientific community, there is no debate. (4) ____ scientists agree that global (5) ____ is
happening and that human activity is the primary cause.
1. A. that B. which C. who D. when (NB)
2. A. Global B. Globaliness C. Globally D. Globe (NB)
3. A. deforestation B. culture C. relation D. afforestation (NB)
4. A. Most of B. Mostly C. Most D. Almost (TH)
5. A. wrapping B. proving C. offering D. warming (VD)
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Passage 5:
We are probably all guilty at some point in our lives of not caring for the environment as much as we
should. Perhaps we drop litter without thinking, or cause (1) ____ by using our cars when it's not necessary.
However, the real environmental (2) ____ are those big businesses which ignore the law. For many years
now, politicians have attempted to protect the environment by making businesses responsible for making sure
that the chemical they use don't add to the destruction of the environment. The problem for businesses is that
the protection of the environment costs money, and businesses will always try (3) ____ lower their costs if
they can. Some of them do this by simply putting chemical into rivers when they have finished with them,
leading to the creation of major problems. Although government inspectors may try to catch them doing it, it
can be very difficult to get proof that a particular business is responsible for an environmental problem. It
really depends (4) ____ not only the government but also businesses and individuals as well. All people need
to contribute to (5) ____the environment.
1. A. damage B. pollution C. . accidents D. trouble (TH)
2. A. agents B. crimes C. criminals D. doers (VD)
3. A. to B. on C. for D. of (NB)
4. A. over B. at C. on D. in (NB)
5. A. protecting B. protect C. protected D. protection (NB)
Passage 6:
In the professional or career world, a gap year is a year before going to college or university and after
finishing high school or (1) ________a year off before going into graduate school after completing a bachelor
as an undergraduate. (2) ________this time, students may engage in advanced academic courses, extra-
academic courses and non-academic courses, such as yearlong pre-college Maths courses, language studies,
learning a trade, art studies, volunteer work, travel, internships, sports and more. Gap years are sometimes
considered a way for students to become independent and learn a great deal of (3) ________prior to engaging
in university life.
Australians and New Zealanders have a tradition of travelling overseas independently (4) ____a young
age. In New Zealand, this is known as "doing an OE" (Overseas Experience). Sometimes, an OE limited to
one year, but often Australians and New Zealanders will remain overseas for three or five years, with many
working short-term in service industry jobs to fund their continue their travels. Europe and Asia are popular
destinations for doing an OE. In Australia, through exchange programmes and benefits for youth, there are so
(5) ________ opportunities for a young person to broaden their minds through travel in a gap year.
1. A. calling B. going C. taking D. turning (VD)
2. A. During B. When C. While D. By (TH)
3. A. responsible B. responsibility C. irresponsible D. irresponsibility (NB)
4. A. at B. on C. in D. for (NB)
5. A. much B. little C. many D. a lot (NB)
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Passage 7:

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 Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is located in the middle of the Annamite Mountain Range in
Quang Binh province, Vietnam, and shares its boundary (1) ____ the Hin Namno Nature Reserve in the Lao
PDR to the west. The property (2) ____ an area of 123,326 ha and contains terrestrial and aquatic habitats,
primary and secondary forest, sites of natural regeneration, tropical dense forests and savanna and is rich in
large, often spectacular and scientifically significant caves.
The property contains and protects over 104 km of caves and underground rivers making (3) ____ one
of the most outstanding limestone karst ecosystems in the world. (4) ____ karst formation has evolved since
the Palaeozoic period (some 400 million years ago) and as such is the oldest major karst area in Asia. (5)____
to massive tectonic changes, the karst landscape is extremely complex, comprising a series of rock types that
are interbedded in complex ways and with many geomorphic features. The karst landscape is not only
complex but also ancient with high geodiversity and geomorphic features of considerable significance.
1. A. in B. at C. by D. with (VD)
2. A. consists B. comprises C. contains D. combines (TH)
3. A. it B. them C. that D. this (NB)
4. A. A B. An C. The D. This (NB)
5. A. According B. Thanks C. Subject D. Object (NB)
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Passage 8:
Where can you go in January for almost guaranteed sunshine – without travelling for most of the day
to get there? The answer is Marrakech in Morocco, a four-hour (1) ____ from Britain, where the average
temperature is a pleasant 66°F. Marrakech is a city of great beauty, with its pink buildings and green palm
trees contrasting with the snow-covered (2) ____ of the Atlas Mountains in the distance. For tourists, there's
the added attraction of excellent food at reasonable prices, and high quality accommodation, such as Hotel La
Momounia, thought as one of the top hotels in the world.
(3) ____ Marrakech is one of Morocco's busiest and most modern cities, the influence of the Middle
Ages is still very evident. Sightseers can admire the battlements, towers, and mosques, which were built
(4)____ centuries ago. And forget about shopping malls – for perfumes, fabrics, antiques, spices and crafts,
head for the ‘souks’, open-air market places where you'll almost (5) ____ find something to take back home.
1. A. travel B. trip C. flight D. voyage
2. A. peaks B. hills C. heads D. surfaces
3. A. Because B. However C. Despite D. Although
4. A. several B. plenty C. other D. all
5. A. likely B. certainly C. probably D. possibly

Passage 9:
British further education qualifications are respected by employers and (1) ____ worldwide. There are
two main types: academic courses, and vocational and professional courses. Academic courses help you
(2)____ for higher education at a university or college. They aim to develop your analytical skills, critical
thinking and knowledge. (3) ____ and professional courses give you the skills and qualification you need to
enter and succeed in your chosen career. They offer technical (4) ____ and skills for the workplace.
British further education providers invest heavily in facilities - from libraries, computer centres and
science laboratories to sports centres, theatres and arts studios. Class sizes are (5) ____ to ensure that you
have access to equipment and enough time to talk to your tutors and lectures.
1. A. academics B. academy C. academical D. academically
2. A. get B. prepare C. make D. support
3. A. Occasional B. Vocational C. Optional D. Various
4. A. growing B. changing C. adding D. training
5. A. bored B. expensive C. restricted D. attracted
* Key:
1. A 2. B 3. B 4. D 5. C
Passage 10:
Schools in the United States have not always had a large number of libraries. As recently as 1958
about half of the public schools in the United States had no libraries at all. The (1)_______of public school
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libraries increased dramatically when the federal government passed the Elementary and Secondary
Education Act of 1965, which provided funds for school districts to improve their education programs and
facilities, including their libraries. (2) _______, many educators claim that since the legislation was passed
federal spending has not increased sufficiently to meet the rising cost of new library technologies such as
computer databases and Internet access.
Because the federal government provides only limited funds to schools, individual school districts
(3)______ on funds from local property taxes to meet the vast majority of public schools tend to reflect the
financial capabilities of the communities in which they are located. Districts in wealthy suburbs often have
fully staffed libraries (4)________ abundant resources, spacious facilities, and curricular and instructional
support. In (5) __________school districts in many poor areas house their libraries in ordinary classrooms or
in small rooms. The libraries in such areas are generally staffed by volunteers, who organize and maintain
books that are often out-of-date, irrelevant, or damaged.
1. A. digit B. amount C. number D. numeral
2. A. Otherwise B. Therefore C. Consequently D. Nevertheless
3. A. rely B. come C. go D. stay
4. A. for B. with C. on D. by
5. A. conflict B. converse C. contrary D. contrast
* Key:
1. C 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. D
Passage 11:
The Korean education system basically consists of primary schools, (1) _____ schools, high schools,
and colleges or universities, with graduate courses leading to Ph.D degrees. Primary education is compulsory
for children aged six to eleven. The basic primary school curriculum is generally divided into eight (2) _____:
the Korean language, social studies, science, (3) ______, ethics, physical education, music and fine arts.
Students in secondary schools are required to take a number of additional subjects, such as English, and can
take elective, such as technical or vocational courses. Afterwards, students can (4) _____ between general
education and vocational high schools. (5) ______ general, high school tends to be strict, as college and
university admission is very competitive.
1. A. second B. secondary C. among D. half
2. A. subjects B. courses C. topics D. titles
3. A. mathematician B. mathematics C. mathematically D. mathematical
4. A. choose B. test C. differ D. consist
5. A. On B. In C. Of D. For
* Key:
2. Reading comprehension: mỗi bài gồm 5 câu TN: 3 câu NB; 1 câu TH; 1 câu VD
* Đơn vị kiến thức: Đọc một văn bản có độ dài khoảng 240-270 từ về những chủ đề đã học trong sách giáo
khoa từ bài 6 đến bài 8. Độ khó của văn bản thuộc cấp độ 3 (B1)
* Kiến thức cần kiểm tra:
+ Nhận biết: Nội dung sau
- Tìm từ đồng nghĩa với từ gốc trong đoạn văn bản
- Nhận biết thông tin chi tiết có trong văn bản
+ Thông hiểu: Nội dung sau
- Loại trừ các chi tiết đúng để chọn 1 chi tiết sai trong văn bản
+ Vận dụng: Nội dung sau
- Từ quy chiếu
- Chọn tiêu đề /ý chính trong văn bản

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. (Khoảng 240- 270 từ)
Passage 1:
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of
wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects
of its construction make it one of the truly great wonders of the world. The thirteen-acre structure near the
Nile River is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are a number of hidden passageways
and the burial chamber for the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the
pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east, and west – an incredible engineering feat. The

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ancient Egyptians were sun worshipers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were
based on astronomical observations.
Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines.
Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events – past, present, and future.
Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are
prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have
supernatural powers, and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial
beings of the ancient past. Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior
to any known today?
1. The word “intersecting” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ____. (NB)
A. crossing B. aligning C. observing D. cutting
2. What do the intersecting lines in the base symbolise? (TH)
A. Architects' plans for the hidden passages.
B. Pathways of the great solar bodies.
C. Astrological computations.
D. Dates of important events taking place throughout time.
3. The word "prophesied” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ____. (NB)
A. affiliated B. precipitated C. terminated D. foretold
4. Extraterrestrial beings are ____. (NB)
A. very strong workers B. astronomers in the ancient times
C. researchers in Egyptology D. living beings from other planets
5. What is the best title for the passage? (VD)
A. Symbolism of the Great Pyramid
B. Problems with the Construction of the Great Pyramid
C. Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza
D. Exploration of the Burial Chamber of Cheops
* Key:
1. A 2. D 3. D 4. D 5. C
Passage 2:
One of the factors in global warming is carbon monoxide. The more carbon monoxide in the
atmosphere, the less the atmosphere is able to clean itself. The result is a warming of the atmosphere, the so-
called global warming, and possibly ozone damage.
Earlier, it was found that carbon monoxide was concentrated in the Southern Hemisphere, and could
be attributed to deforestation. Huge areas of forest and grasslands in South America and Africa have been
burned, putting carbon monoxide into the atmosphere. Recently, however, the Southern Hemisphere has been
found to be clean, while the Northern Hemisphere is more polluted than expected.
The latest research was done during the northern winter. The high levels in the Northern Hemisphere
could be because of this. In winter carbon monoxide is destroyed more slowly. There are also more fires
burned in winter, and possibly industrial processes work harder. It could also reflect the ever-increasing
number of cars on the roads. Optimists hope that the reason why the North has overtaken the South as the
major area of carbon monoxide is that at last the burning has stopped, or at least slowed down.
1. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? (VD)
A. Global warming. B. Carbon monoxide in the atmosphere.
C. The warming of the atmosphere. D. Ozone damage.
2. Which of the following is NOT a reason for carbon dioxide? (NB)
A. Ozone damage. B. Burning of forest.
C. Traffic. D. Industry.
3. According to the author which of the following is a reason why in winter there is more carbon-monoxide in
the atmosphere? (NB)
A. Fewer factories are working.
B. There is a decrease in the amount of traffic on the roads.
C. Central heating means there are fewer fires nowadays.
D. Carbon monoxide is not absorbed so fast.
4. Why are the optimists happy? (NB)
A. People are buying more cars.
B. There is more carbon dioxide in the North.
C. They are possibly burning fewer forests in the Southern Hemisphere.
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D. Industry must be doing better.
5. What is the attitude of the author towards the new findings? (TH)
A. He is biased in favor of the South. B. He is neutral.
C. He agrees with the optimists. D. He is worried about the North.
* Key:
1. B 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. B
Passage 3:
A rather surprising geographical feature of Antarctica is that a huge freshwater lake, one of the world's
largest and deepest, lies hidden there under four kilometers of ice. Now known as Lake Vostok, this huge
body of water is located under the ice block that comprises Antarctica. The lake is able to exist in its unfrozen
state beneath this block of ice because its waters are warmed by geothermal heat from the earth's core. The
thick glacier above Lake Vostok actually insulates it from the frigid temperatures on the surface.
The lake was first discovered in the 1970s while a research team was conducting an aerial survey of
the area. Radio waves from the survey equipment penetrated the ice and revealed a body of water of
indeterminate size. It was not until much more recently that data collected by satellite made scientists aware
of the tremendous size of the lake; the satellite-borne radar detected an extremely flat region where the ice
remains level because it is floating on the water of the lake.
The discovery of such a huge freshwater lake trapped under Antarctica is of interest to the scientific
community because of the potential that the lake contains ancient microbes that have survived for thousands
of years, unaffected by factors such as nuclear fallout and elevated ultraviolet light that have affected
organisms in more exposed areas. The downside of the discovery, however, lies in the difficulty of
conducting research on the lake in such a harsh climate and in the problems associated with obtaining
uncontaminated samples from the lake without actually exposing the lake to contamination. Scientists are
looking for possible ways to accomplish this.
1. The word "hidden" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____. (NB)
A. undrinkable B. untouched C. unexploitable D. undiscovered
2. What is true of Lake Vostok? (NB)
A. It is completely frozen. B. It is saltwater lake.
C. It is beneath a thick slab of ice. D. It is heated by the sun.
3. Which of the following is closest in meaning to "frigid" in paragraph 1? (NB)
A. extremely cold B. easily broken C. quite harsh D. lukewarm
4. All of the following are true about the 1970 survey of Antarctica EXCEPT that it ____. (TH)
A. was conducted by air B. made use of radio waves
C. could not determine the lake's exact size D. was controlled by a satellite
5. The purpose of the passage is to ____. (VD)
A. explain how Lake Vostok was discovered
B. provide satellite data concerning Antarctica
C. discuss future plans for Lake Vostok
D. present an unexpected aspect of Antarctica's geography
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Passage 4:
The greenhouse effect is always reported as being a negative consequence of current human lifestyle
practices. However there certainly have been numerous suggestions of positive consequences of the
greenhouse effect.
A slight temperature increase in some of the colder parts of the world may improve conditions for
agriculture and changing rainfall patterns may favor some species over others. However, they do not balance
with overall negative impacts. The social, economic and ecological disorders brought about by such climatic
changes worldwide are projected to greatly outweigh regional benefits.
The impacts of global warming and climate change could become a source of increased tension
between nations and regions. While the developed, industrialized world is responsible for 75% of all CO2
emissions, these impacts will most likely hit hardest upon the poorer, underdeveloped parts of the world. For
example, as sea levels rise countries like Bangladesh will suffer much more from the loss of valuable and
populated lands than European or North American countries, even though they have emitted only a tiny
fraction of the greenhouse gases.
The effect of drowning coastlines could lead to hundreds of millions of climate refugees. Where will
these refugees go? How will they be cared for? Undoubtedly, such a disaster will seriously worsen the already
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critical refugee problem in the world. A severe disorder of the world's food supplies through floods, droughts,
crop failures and diseases brought about by climate change would lead to famines, wars and civil disorder in
many countries.
1. Which of the following is true according to the passage? (VD)
A. Greenhouse effect brings us more benefits than negative impacts.
B. Greenhouse effect brings us more negative impacts than benefits.
C. Current reports on the greenhouse effect are not accurate.
D. Reports should focus on suggestions of positions consequences of the greenhouse effect.
2. Which of the following will suffer most from the impacts of climate change? (TH)
A. The developed countries
B. The developing countries
C. The countries with valuable and populated lands
D. European or North American countries
3. Why will there be an increased tension between countries? (NB)
A. The developed countries are a source of disasters upon the underdeveloped countries.
B. The developed countries head lots of climate refugees to the underdeveloped countries.
C. The developed countries will suffer more than the underdeveloped countries.
D. The European or North American countries will lose more valuable and populated lands.
4. The word "tiny" in the passage is closest in meaning to ____. (NB)
A. large B. small C. much D. considerable
5. According to the passage, climate change will result in all of the following EXCEPT ____. (NB)
A. coastline disorder B. refugee problem C. famine D. crop failure
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Passage 5:
Not only does Linda Greenlaw do one of the most dangerous jobs in the world, but also does it
extremely well. She has been described as 'one of the best captains on the entire East Coast' and that, in one of
the leading countries in the fishing industry, is praise indeed.
Linda was born and brought up on Isle au Haut, a tiny island ten kilometers off the coast of Maine,
USA. She fell in love with fishing as a child, and she worked on fishing boats during her summer breaks from
college. Her first opportunity to go on a deep-sea fishing trip came when she was nineteen. Alden Leeman, a
man she'd never met before, hired her for thirty days on his sword-fishing boat. The trip was a success and
eventually, Alden offered Linda her first boat to captain in 1986, which probably made her the only woman
ever to captain a sword-fishing boat.
So, why did she take up swordfishing in the first place? Linda says that not only does she like the way
she feels on a boat, but she also gets passionate about catching a fish. More than anything, she's proud of
being a fisherman, even more so than she is proud of being a bestselling author.
Linda has published four books to date, the first of which, The Hungry Ocean, was top of the New
York bestseller list for three months. In it, Linda tells the story of one fishing trip and narrates the adventures
she experienced on board with her five-man crew, including bad weather, sickness, mechanical problems and,
of course, the fish.
But the world of fish and fishing is a man's world and it's not easy to find a word to describe Linda
Greenlaw. In her own words, she says: "I am a woman. I am a fisherman. I am not a "fisherwoman",
"fisherlady", or "fishergirl"."
1. Linda is __________ (NB)
A. American B. British C. Canadian D. French
2. Her first deep-sea fishing trip was___________ (NB)
A. when she was thirty B. when she was a child
C. before she was twenty D. in 1986
3. Linda took up swordfishing because___________ (VD)
A. she needed to earn some money B. she wanted to become a best-selling author
C. all her family are fishermen D. she loves boats and catching fish
4. On the boat described in The Hungry Ocean___________ (TH)
A. there were five people B. there were six people
C. there were four people D. there were three people
5. Linda prefers to be described a___________ (NB)
A. a fisherwoman B. a fisherlady C. a fisherman D. a fishergirl
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Passage 6:
The costs and benefits of global warming will vary greatly from area to area. For moderate climate
change, the balance can be difficult to assess. But the larger the change in climate, the more negative the
consequences will become. Global warming will probably make life harder, not easier, for most people This
is mainly because we have already built enormous infrastructure based on the climate we now have.
People in some temperate zones may benefit from milder winters, more abundant rainfall, and
expanding crop production zones. But people in other areas will suffer from increased heat waves, coastal
erosion, rising sea le more erratic rainfall, and droughts.
The crops, natural vegetation, and domesticated and wild animals (including seafood) that sustain
people in a given area may be unable to adapt to local or regional changes in climate. The ranges of diseases
and insect pests that are limited by temperature may expand, if other environmental conditions are also
favourable.
In its summary report on the impacts of climate change, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change stated, "Taken as a whole, the range of published evidence indicates that the net damage costs of
climate change are likely to be significant and to increase over time.”
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Environment pollution is real. B. Reasons why low-lying areas are flooded.
C. Solutions to global warming. D. Reasons why global warming is a problem.
2. Which of the following is TRUE as the result of global warming?
A. All people suffer from global warming. B. All people benefit from global warming.
C. Life is more difficult for the majority of people. D. Life is easier for most people.
3. In paragraph 1, the word “this” refers to ____.
A. harder life as a result of global warming B. easier life as a result of global warming
C. climate change on global scale D. flood in low-lying areas
4. In paragraph 2, the word “erratic” is closest in meaning to ____.
A. predictable B. unpredictable C. changeable D. unchangeable
5. What may happen to diseases and insect pests as a result of global warming?
A. They will become extinct. B. They will increase in number.
C. They will not harm our planet. D. They will be under good control.
* Key:
1. D 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. B

Passage 7:
When the new state of Pakistan was founded in 1947, Karachi acted as the capital city. However, it
was difficult for Karachi to remain in this role due to a number of drawbacks such as the climate and the state
of the existing buildings. Rather than try to overcome these drawbacks, the government decided to create a
new capital city. In 1959, a commission was established to investigate the possible locations of this new city.
The advisor appointed to the commission was Dr Doxiadis, a famous architect and city planner.
Dr Doxiadis and his colleagues looked at the various locations. They then produced a report
suggesting two possible areas: one just outside Karachi and the other to the north of Rawalpindi. Both
locations had advantages as well as disadvantages. Which site was it to be?
The choice between these two options was made after consideration of many factors, such as
transportation, the availabilities of water, economic factors, and factors of national interest. Finally, the site
north of Rawalpindi was chosen and on the 24th February 1960, the new capital was given the name of
‘Islamabad’ and a master plan was drawn up. This master plan divided the area into three different sections:
Islamabad itself, neighbouring Rawalpindi, and the national park.
Each of these three sections had a different role. Islamabad would act as the national's capital and
would serve its administrative and cultural needs, whereas Rawalpindi would remain the regional centre with
industry and commerce. The third piece of the plan, the national park, was planned to provide space for
education, recreation, and agriculture.
Today Islamabad is a thriving city of about 1 million people. It offers a healthy a pollution-free
atmosphere, plenty of water, and many green spaces. Guide tree-lined streets, elegant public buildings, and
well-organised bazaars and shopping centres. The new capital is a superb example of good urban planning.
1. Why was a commission founded in 1959?
A. to overcome the drawbacks of Karachi as a capital city
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B. to create a new capital city for Pakistan
C. to look into possibilities of the locations for a new capital city
D. to appoint an advisor for planning the new capital city
2. How many places were suggested for the new capital city in the initial reports?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
3. Which of the following factors was NOT considered when choosing the location for the new capital city?
A. the climate and the state of the existing buildings
B. transportation and the availabilities of water
C. economic issues D. issues of pational interest
4. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Islamabad would serve cultural needs.
B. Rawalpindi would be the regional centre with industry and commerce.
C. The national park would provide space for agriculture.
D. Islamabad would play the most important role of all.
5. What does the passage primarily describe?
A. The history of the two capital cities of Pakistan.
B. The disappearance of the old capital city of Pakistan.
C. The reasons why Islamabad became the new capital city of Pakistan.
D. The choice and development of Islamabad as the modern capital of Pakistan.
* Key:

Passage 8:
Herman Melville, an American author best known today for his novel Moby Dick, was actually more
popular during his lifetime for some of his other works. He traveled extensively and used the knowledge
gained during his travels as the basis for his early novels. In 1837, at the age of eighteen, Melville signed as a
cabin boy on a merchant ship that was to sail from his Massachusetts home to Liverpool, England. His
experiences on this trip served as a basis for the novel Redburn (1849).
In 1841 Melville set out on a whaling ship headed for the South Seas. After jumping ship in Tahiti, he
wandered around the islands of Tahiti and Moorea. This South Sea island sojourn was a backdrop to the novel
Omoo (1847). After three years away from home, Melville joined up with a U.S. naval frigate that was
returning to the eastern United States around Cape Horn. The novel White-Jacket (1850) describes this
lengthy voyage as a navy seaman. With the publication of these early adventure novels, Melville developed a
strong and loyal following among readers eager for his tales of exotic places and situations. However, in
1851, with the publication of Moby Dick, Melville's popularity started to diminish. Moby Dick, on one level
the saga of the hunt for the great white whale, was also a heavily symbolic allegory of the heroic struggle of
man against the universe. The public was not ready for Melville's literary metamorphosis from romantic
adventure to philosophical symbolism. It is ironic that the novel that served to diminish Melville's popularity
during his lifetime is the one for which he is best known today.
1. The main subject of the passage is_________.
A. Melville’s travels B. Moby Dick
C. Melville’s personal background D. the popularity of Melville’s novels.
2. The word “basis” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to_________.
A. background B. message C. bottom D. dissertation
3. According to the passage, Melville’s early novels were__________.
A. published while he was traveling B. completely fictional
C. all about his work on whaling ships D. based on his travel experience
4. The passage implies that Melville stayed in Tahiti because____________.
A. he had unofficially left his ship B. he was on leave while his ship was in port
C. he had finished his term of duty D. he had received permission to take a vacation in Tahiti
5. How did the publication of Moby Dick affect Melville’s popularity?
A. His popularity remained as strong as ever. B. It caused his popularity to decrease.
C. His popularity increased immediately. D. It had no effect on his popularity.
* Key:

Passage 9:
Super Size Me is a 2004 film by Morgan Spurlock, in which he documents his experiment to eat only
McDonald's fast food three times a day, every day, for thirty days.
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 Spurlock made himself a short list of rules for the experiment, including an obligation to eat all of the
three meals he ordered. He also had to ‘Super Size’, which means accepting a giant portion every time the
option was offered to him. He ended up vomiting after the first Super Size meal he finished, after taking
nearly twenty minutes to consume it.
After five days Spurlock put on almost 5kg, and he soon found himself feeling depressed, with no
energy. The only thing that got rid of his headaches and made him feel better was another McDonald's meal,
so his doctors told him he was addicted. More seriously, around day twenty, he started experiencing heart
palpitations and one of the doctors detected liver problems. However, in spite of his doctor's advice, Spurlock
continued to the end of the month and achieved a total weight gain of 11kg. His body mass index also
increased from a healthy 23.2 to an overweight 27.
It took Spurlock fifteen months to recover from his experiment and return to his original weight, but
the film also had a wider impact. Just after its showing in 2004, McDonald's phased out the Super Size option
and healthier options like salads appeared on the menu. Unfortunately, McDonald's denied the connection
between the film and the changes, but it is interesting to note how closely they coincided with the release of
the film.
1. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. An experiment with McDonald's fast food
B. Putting on weight due to eating fast food
C. Connection between fast food and heart diseases
D. How fast food trigger liver damage
2. Which of the following is TRUE about Morgan Spurlock?
A. He had to eat Super Size meal once a week.
B. He had to eat Super Size meal twice a day.
C. He had to eat Super Size meal three times a week.
D. He had to consume Super Size for three meals a day.
3. In paragraph 2, the word "giant” is closest in meaning to ____.
A. light B. balanced C. big D. healthy
4. Which of the following could get rid of Spurlock's headaches?
A. salad B. a McDonald's meal C. a pain killer D. nothing
5. According to the passage, all of the following are the results of the experiment EXCEPT ____.
A. Spurlock put on weight B. the experiment affected his heart
C. the experiment affected his liver D. he became fairly relaxed and energetic
* Key:
1. A 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. D

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 Passage 10:
Climate change has various causes which include both internal and external factors. Internal factors
are part of the climate system itself, while external factors exist outside of it. External factors include
sunspots, variations in the Earth’s orbit, and human activity.
Although some scientists are skeptical about the effect of sunspots on the climate, many believe that
there is a link. Sunspots are regions of the sun that are cooler and therefore appear darker than surrounding
areas. They move through cycles of 11 to 22 years, and some people have used these cycles to predict rainfall
and drought. For example, it has been observed that a drought has occurred in the American Midwest every
20 to 22 years since the 1870s.
A Serbian mathematician in the 1920's first proposed the idea that changes in the Earth's orbit have an
effect on the occurrence of ice ages. Over geologic time scales of thousands of years, the orbit places our
planet at different distances from the sun at a given time of year. Although it has not been proven, some
scientists believe that these changes alter the climate.
Human impact on the planet has increased dramatically since the industrial age began in the 18 th
century. By burning coal, oil. and natural gas, societies have released large amounts of carbon dioxide into
the air. This is, of course, one of the “greenhouse gases" that trap heat in the atmosphere leading to a rise in
global temperatures. Other greenhouse gases include nitrous oxide used as a fertilizer by farmers, and
chlorofluorocarbons used in spray cans.
1. Which of the following would be a good title for the reading?
A. How People Affect the Climate C. The Effects of Climate Change
B. External Factors in Climate Change D. Three causes of Climate Change
2. Why do sunspots appear darker than the rest of the sun?
A. They consist of different gases. C. They have a lower temperature.
B. They have a higher temperature. D. They are in periods of drought.
3. Which word is closest in meaning with the word “dramatically” in the passage?
A. straightly B. instantly C. slowly D. significantly
4. The word ‘This’ refers to_________.
A. natural gas B. carbon dioxide C. oil D. air
5. According to the reading, which of the following is true?
A. Droughts have occurred in the American Midwest every year since the 1870's
B. Changes in the Earth’s orbit have been proven to cause ice ages.
C. Human activities have been altering the environment for many years.
D. People have rarely changed the environment.

Passage 11:
In Southeast Asia, many forests have been cut down to produce timber and to clear land for farms and
industries. The destruction of forests has reduced the living space of wildlife. Much of Asia’s wildlife is also
threatened by over-hunting. Many people kill animals for food or hunt them to sell to zoos, medical
researchers, and pet traders. Because of habitat destruction and over-hunting, many large Asian animals,
including elephants, rhinoceroses, and tigers, have become endangered.
In China, people have cut down most of the forests for wood, which has caused serious soil erosion.
The soil is deposited in rivers and streams, which lowers the quality of the water. The Huang He, or Yellow
River, is so named because the light-colored soil gives the water a yellowish color. The soil has also raised
the river-bed. As a result, the Huang He often floods, causing great property damage and loss of life along its
banks.
1. The word “over-hunting” in line 3 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. hunting too much B. hunting overseas
C. hunting in the highlands D. hunting for wildlife
2. Rhinoceroses and elephants are mentioned as an example of _____.
A. animals attracted to medical researchers. B. large animals kept in zoos.
C. endangered animals in Asia. D. animals traders want to have
3. The living space of wildlife in Southeast Asia _____.
A. is a threat to farmers B. has been reduced when forests are cut down
C. is rebuilt when people destroy forests D. is near farms and industries
4. The Huang He _____.
A. receives soil which betters the quality of water. B. has its name from the color of its water.
C. is a deep river in China D. runs between forests.
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5. The Huang He often floods because _____.
A. the river is shallow due to the raised river-bed. B. wood is deposited in rivers.
C. water from many streams flows into it. D. of the low quality of the water.

Passage 12:
Trees contribute to their environment by providing oxygen, improving air quality, conserving water,
preserving soil, and supporting wildlife. During the process of photosynthesis, trees take in carbon dioxide
and produce the oxygen we breathe. Trees, shrubs and turf also filter air by removing dust and absorbing
other pollutants like carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide. After trees intercept unhealthy
particles, rain washes them to the ground.
Trees control climate by moderating the effects of the sun, rain and wind. Leaves absorb and filter the
sun’s radiant energy, keeping things cool in summer. Trees also preserve warmth by providing a screen from
harsh wind. In addition to influencing wind speed and direction, they shield US from the downfall of rain,
sleet and hail. Trees also lower the air temperature and reduce the heat intensity of the greenhouse effect by
maintaining low levels of carbon dioxide.
Both above and below ground, trees are essential to the eco-systems in which they reside. Far reaching
roots hold soil in place and fight erosion. Trees absorb and store rainwater, which reduces runoff and
sediment deposit after storms. This helps the ground water supply recharge, prevents the transport of
chemicals into streams and prevents flooding. Fallen leaves make excellent compost that enriches soil.
Many animals, including elephants, koalas and giraffes eat leaves for nourishment. Fruits are eaten by
monkeys, and nectar is a favorite of birds, bats and many insects. Animals also eat much of the same fruits
that we enjoy. This process helps disperse seeds over great distances. Of course, hundreds of living creatures
call trees their home. Leaf-covered branches keep many animals, such as birds and squirrels, out of the reach
of predators.

1. Which is the passage mainly about?

A. The importance and value of trees B. The value of trees to animals
C. The influence of trees on climate D. The financial benefits of trees
2. During the process of photosynthesis, trees take in ____ and produce ____.
A. oxygen - carbon dioxide B. carbon dioxide - oxygen
C. nitrogen - oxygen D. carbon dioxide - nitrogen
3. According to the passage, trees keep things cool in the summer because ____.
A. they provide a screen from harsh wind
B. they shield us from the downfall of rain
C. they influence wind speed and direction
D. their leaves absorb and filter the sun’s radiant energy
4. __________ hold soil in place and fight erosion.
A. Leaves B. Fallen leaves C. Far reaching roots D. Shrubs
5. Leaf-covered branches keep many animals safe from ____.
A. predators B. elephants C. koalas D. squirrels

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III. WRITING (VIẾT)

1. Error identification (Xác định lỗi).

* Các chủ điểm ngữ pháp trong 3 bài:
- Perfect gerund and perfect participle
- Present perfect + present perfect continuous
- Participle and to-infinitive clauses

* Nội dung cần kiểm tra: Nhận biết:

- Hòa hợp chủ vị.
- Trật tự từ.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions. (Nhận biết)
1. My brother has applied for that scholarship for months, but he has never succeeded yet.
A B C D
2. Having deciding on the topic of the presentation, he started finding relevant information for it.
A B C D
3. Humans now have to suffer the effects of global warming due to having treat the environment irresponsibly
A B C D
4. I have never been understanding why such a lot of people want to study abroad.
A B C D
5. The Japanese Bridge which built in the early 1600's became a main tourist attraction in central Vietnam.
A B C D
6. The book publishing last week is her first novel about a World Heritage Site in Viet Nam.
A B C D
7. Having change our attitude to nature, we started changing our behaviours as well.
A B C D
8. I have just been finishing reading a wonderful book about space travel.
A B C D
9. We couldn't wait to pay a visit to the temple which located on the river bank.
A B C D
10. I have read the biography of Robbie Williams, but I'm on page 50.
A B C D
11. It is the first time the Internet has ever applied in English teaching and learning in this remote district.
A B C D
12. I have read the latest Harry Potter book all day. I'm dying to know what happens in the end!
A B C D
13. We couldn't wait to pay a visit to the temple which located on the river bank.
A B C D
14. One of the most famous and respectable learners of the country is said to have found this school.
A B C D
15. My brother has applied for that scholarship for months, but he has never succeeded yet.
A B C D
16. I like pupils who works very hard.
A B C D
17. We only get home from France yesterday.
A B C D
18. My sister lives in a nice black new wooden house.
A B C D
* Key
1. A 2. A 3. D 4. A 5. A 6. A 7. A 8. A
9. C 10. A 11. B 12. A 13. C 14. D 15. A

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2. Sentence transformation (Chuyển đổi câu)
* Nội dung kiến thức:
Viết lại câu sử dụng từ cho trước, sử dụng gợi ý hoặc điền không quá 3 từ….

* Nội dung cần kiểm tra: Thông hiểu (Tự luận)

- Kết hợp câu của perfect participles, perfect gerund

Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same. (Thông hiểu)
1. After she replaced all the light bulbs in her house with led lights, she saved a lot of money on her electricity
bills.
- Having replaced all the light bulbs in her house with led lights, she saved a lot of money on her electricity
bills.
2. Sam had not worked hard enough in his previous job. He regretted it.
- Sam regretted not having worked hard enough in his previous job.
3. Someone had cut down the oldest tree in the park. The police suspected Mike of doing it.
- The police suspected Mike of having cut down the oldest tree in the park.
4. Since the farmers used too much chemical fertiliser on their farm, they now have to drink polluted water.
- Having used too much chemical fertiliser on their farm, the farmers now have to drink polluted water.
5. Having been told about the dangers of chemical fertilisers, they turned to bio - fertilisers.
- Because the farmers had been told about the dangers of chemical fertilisers, they turned to bio - fertilisers.
6. Having finished all my homework, I watched my favourite film on TV.
- After I had finished all my homework, I watched my favourite film on TV.
7. Because we had been invited to the party, we could hardly refuse to go.
- Having been invited to the party, we could hardly refuse to go.
8. We had worked in the garden all day and were sunburned in the evening.
- Having worked in the garden all day, we were sunburned in the evening.
9. Thanh had forgotten to turn off the gas cooker before he left his house. He admitted that.
- Thanh admitted having forgotten to turn off the gas cooker before leaving his house.
10. You had saved the lives of hundreds of wild animals. Thank you for that.
- Thank you for having saved the lives of hundreds of wild animals.
11. They decided to cut down their carbon footprints. They were praised for that.
- They were praised for having decided to decrease their carbon footprints.
12. Since we have become too dependent on the use of electricity, we have to find alternative sources of
energy before fossil fuels run out.
- Having become too dependent on the use of electricity, we have to find alternative sources of energy before
fossil fuels runs out.
13. Entering the room, I was surprised at what I saw.
- When I enter the room, I was surprised at what I saw.
14. Tonya had dumped a lot of rubbish on the beach. She was strongly criticised for that.
- Tonya was strongly criticised for having dumped a lot of rubbish on the beach.
15. They have been unprepared for sudden floods last year. They remember that.
- They remember having been unprepared for sudden floods last year
16. After I finished all my homework, I watched my favorite film on TV.
- Having finished all my homework, I watched my favorite film on TV
17. Jackson had not tried his best in the last exam. He admitted that.
- Jackson admitted not having tried his best in the last exam.
18. Because people have cut down lots of trees, now they have to suffer devastating floods.
- Having cut down lots of trees, now people have to suffer devastating floods
18. Theary had broken the flowerpot. She denied it.
- Theary denied having broken the flowerpot
20. You had helped me out. Thank you for that.
- Thank you for having helped me out

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* Nội dung cần kiểm tra: Vận dụng (Tự luận)
- Rút gọn mệnh đề quan hệ dưới dạng To-Inf
- Using ing/ ed participle

Rewrite each of the following sentences replacing the relative clauses with participle or to- infinitive
clauses. (Vận dụng)
1. Maxicorp were the only company which replied my letter.
Maxicorp were the only company to reply my letter.
2. We have a lot of exercises which we have to do tonight.
We have a lot of exercises to do tonight.
3. Studies of her son are the most important thing that she cares about.
Studies of her son are the most important thing to care about.
4. George is the first person that we will interview.
George is the first person to be interviewed.
5. The first man who traveled to the outer space was Neil
- The first man to travel to the outer space was Neil
6. Mary is the only one that can solve that math problem
- Mary is the only one to solve that math problem
7. John was the last man who reached the top of the mountain.
- John was the last man to reach the top of the mountain.
8. The first person that we must see is Mr. Smith.
- The first person for us to see is Mr. Smith.
9. Studies of her son are the most important thing that she cares about.
- Studies of her son are the most important thing to care about.
10. The last person who leaves the room must turn off the light.
- The last person to leave the room must turn off the light.
11. A taxi was taking us to Hoi An Ancient Town. It broke down.
- The taxi taking us to Hoi An Ancient Town broke down.
12. Anna is the last person who is interviewed for the position of a financial analyst.
- Anna is the last person to be interviewed for the position of a financial analyst
13. Isole Eolie, which was named after demigod Aeolus, is a volcanic archipelago.
- Isole Eolie, named after demigod Aeolus, is a volcanic archipelago ______
14. Naples was founded by Greek settlers during the 470 BC, which makes it one of the oldest cities in
Europe.
- Naples was founded by Greek settlers during the 470 BCE, making it one of the oldest cities in Europe
15. The Vatican is the only World Heritage site which encompasses a whole country.
- The Vatican is the only World Heritage site to encompass a whole country

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3. A paragraph: (Viết 1 đoạn văn) Có gợi ý
- Viết một bài khoảng 140 từ sử dụng các từ/ý gợi ý cho sẵn về một trong 3 chủ đề unit 6,7,8
- Có thể lựa chọn hình thức essay hoặc email.

Write a paragraph (about 140 words): Global warming is the biggest concern nowadays. What are the
best solutions to prevent it? Give your opinions about this.
Use the following suggestions or your own ideas.
- Raise people's awareness of the importance of the environment.
- Reduce to a maximum of emissions to the environment.
- Use just a right amount of electric power.
* Đáp án: Biểu điểm
1. Nội dung (0.4 điểm):
2. Tổ chức thông tin và tính liên kết (0.2 điểm):
3. Từ vựng (0.2 điểm):
4. Ngữ pháp (0.2 điểm):
Write an email of 140 words to a friend from another country asking for information and advice.
Use the following suggestions or your own ideas.
1. Work experience for career-based courses
2. Tuition fees at colleges and universities
3. Travelling in your host city and country
4. Experiencing culture shock when studying abroad
5. Working part-time
6. Opening a bank account
7. Surviving the cold and wet weather
8. Visas and other documents

* Đáp án: Biểu điểm

1. Nội dung (0.4 điểm):
2. Tổ chức thông tin và tính liên kết (0.2 điểm):
3. Từ vựng (0.2 điểm):
4. Ngữ pháp (0.2 điểm):
Write an essay about the causes and the effects of global warming. (about 140 words)
Your writing should include:
- What is global warming?
- What are its causes?
- What are its effects?

Write an essay (around 140 words) regarding the solutions to the problem of global warming (how to
prevent global warming). You may use the following cues to complete your task.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle
- Save energy
- Use environmentally friendly vehicle

Write an essay (around 140 words) regarding the causes of global warming. You may use the following
cues to complete your task.
- Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel burning power plants
- Carbon dioxide emissions from burning gasoline for transportation
- Methane emissions from animals, agriculture

* Đáp án: Biểu điểm

1. Nội dung (0.4 điểm):
2. Tổ chức thông tin và tính liên kết (0.2 điểm):
3. Từ vựng (0.2 điểm):
4. Ngữ pháp (0.2 điểm):

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Write an essay (150 -180 words) about causes and effects of climate change.
You can use the following questions as cues:
- What are the causes of climate change?
- What are its effects?
- How to mitigate these effects?

Jack is one of your Australian friends who is studying at Melbourne University. Write an email to ask
him for information about higher education opportunities in Australia.
You can use the following questions as cues:
- Why are you have a plan for studying abroad?
- What pieces of information do you want to know?

Write an essay about one of the World Heritage Sites in Vietnam.

You can use the following questions as cues:
- Where is it located?
- What are its special features?
- What can tourists do there?
- Would you like to visit Hoi An Ancient Town? Why?

* Complete each of the following sentences using the cues given. You can change the cues and use other
words in addition to the cues to complete the sentences.
1. Agriculture/ consider/ very important work/ produce/ rice/ create jobs/ many people.
- Agriculture is considered very important work producing rice and creating jobs for many people
2. Agriculture/ recently/ face/ serious challenges/ climate change.
- Agriculture has recently faced serious challenges from climate change
3. Because/ agriculture crops/ depend a lot/ climate/ weather, small changes/ affect/ productivity.
- Because agricultural crops depend a lot on climate and weather, small changes can affect its productivity
4. Large/ green/ rice fields/ not available/ when/ flood/ happens/ submerge/ everything.
- Large and green rice fields are not available when flood happens and submerges everything
5. We/ not have/ abundant crop/ harvest/ if/ climate/ continue/ get worse.
- We won’t have abundant crops to harvest if the climate continues to get worse
6. Extreme weather/ make/ hard/ farmer/ have/ abundant crops.
- Extreme weather makes it hard for farmers to have abundant crops
7. Environmental pollution/ also/ be/ problem/ that/ bring about/ many diseases/ crops.
- Environmental pollution will also be a problem that brings about many diseases for the crops
8. government/ help farmers/ have/ new cultivating methods/ suitable/ changes/ climate.
- The government should help farmers to have new cultivating methods suitable to changes of climate

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IV. LISTENING (NGHE) Gồm 2 dạng câu hỏi
1. T/F Statements: Trắc nghiệm
* Nội dung yêu cầu:
- Nghe một đoạn hội thoại khoảng 1 -1.5 phút thuộc các chủ đề liên quan và trả lời câu hỏi True/false

* Kỹ năng cần kiểm tra:

+ Nhận biết
1 chi tiết trong bài như:
- Thời gian
- Số lượng người nói
- Số điện thoại
- Số tiền
- Địa chỉ
- Phương hướng
+ Thông hiểu
- Hiểu được các thông tin chi tiết cụ thể trong bài nghe để giúp lựa chọn được đáp án đúng (T) hoặc sai (F)
- Hiểu được ý chính của người nói
+ Vận dụng
- Hiểu được ý chính của đoạn nghe, kết hợp một số thông tin trong bài nghe để xác định được thông tin đúng
sai.

2. MCQs
* Nội dung yêu cầu:
- Nghe một đoạn độc thoại khoảng 1.5 – 2 phút và trả lời các câu hỏi trắc nghiệm 4 lựa chọn

* Kỹ năng cần kiểm tra:

+ Nhận biết
Chọn chi tiết trong bài như
- Thời gian
- Số lượng người nói
- Số điện thoại
- Số tiền
- Địa chỉ
- Phương hướng
+ Thông hiểu
- Hiểu được thông tin chi tiết trong đoạn văn để xác định được phương án đúng để trả lời câu hỏi.
- Hiểu được ý chính của người nói
+ Vận dụng
- Hiểu được ý chính của đoạn thông tin, loại trừ các chi tiết sai để chọn đáp án đúng (lưu ý với các câu hỏi
trắc nghiệm 4 lựa chọn các phương án nhiễu cần khác biệt rõ ràng với đán án về âm)

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