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Câu 1:
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions
My secretary is away from the office. I really need his help now.
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I wish my secretary was in the office and could help me now. -
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If my secretary is in the office, he can help me now. -
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If only my secretary had been in the office and could have helped me. -
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As long as my secretary is in the office, he will be able to help me.
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Câu 2:
Lan went to the airport. She then realized that she had forgotten the passport.
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Not until Lan had gone to the airport did she realize that she had forgot the passport. -
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Only after Lan realized that she had forgot the passport did she go to the airport. -
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Having realized that she had forgotten the passport, Lan went to the airport. -
D.
Had Lan realized that she had forgotten the passport, she would go to the airport.
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Câu 3:
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
Researchers in the field of psychology have found that one of the best ways to make an important decision, such as choosing a university to attend or a business to invest in, involves the utilization of a decision worksheet. Psychologists who study optimization compare the actual decisions made by people to theoretical ideal decisions to see how similar they are. Proponents of the worksheet procedure believe that it will yield optimal results, that is, the best decisions. Although there are several variations on the exact format that worksheets can take, they are all similar in their essential aspects. Worksheets require defining the problem in a clear and concise way and then listing all possible solutions to the problem. Next, the pertinent considerations that will be affected by each decision are listed, and the relative importance of each consideration or consequence is determined. Each consideration is assigned a numerical value to reflect its relative importance. A decision is mathematically calculated by adding these values together. The alternative with the highest number of points emerges as the best decision.
Since most important problems are multifaceted, there are several alternatives to choose from, each with unique advantages and disadvantages. One of the benefits of a pencil and paper decision-making procedure is that it permits people to deal with more variables than their minds can generally comprehend and remember. On average, people can keep about seven ideas in their minds at once. A worksheet can be especially useful when the decision involves a large number of variables with complex relationships. A realistic example for many college students is the question “What will I do after graduation?” A graduate might seek a position that offers specialized training, pursue an advanced degree, or travel abroad for a year.
A decision-making worksheet begins with a succinct statement of the problem that will also help to narrow it. It is important to be clear about the distinction between long-range and immediate goals because long-range goals often involve a different decision than short-range ones. Focusing on long-range goals, a graduating student might revise the question above to “What will I do after graduation that will lead to a successful career?”
What does the passage mainly discuss?
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Research on how people make decisions. -
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A tool to assist in making complex decisions. -
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A comparison of actual decisions and ideal decisions. -
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Differences between long-range and short-range decision making.
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Câu 4:
Of the following steps, which occurs before the others in making a decision worksheet?
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Deciding which consequences are most important -
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Calculating a numerical summary of each solution -
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Listing the consequences of each solution -
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Writing down all possible solutions
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Câu 5:
The author develops the discussion in paragraph 1 by means of __________.
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describing a process -
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providing historical background -
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explaining a theory -
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classifying types of worksheets
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Câu 6:
The word “optimal” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to __________
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satisfactory -
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suitable -
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perfect -
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creative
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Câu 7:
It can be inferred from the paragraph 2 that __________.
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pencil and paper allow people to relax their minds when they make a decision -
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there is only one suitable solution to each problem -
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college students can use a worksheet to seek a job after graduation -
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human mental capacity has limitations
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Câu 8:
The word “it” from the third paragraph refers to__________.
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worksheet -
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decision -
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problem -
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distinction
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Câu 9:
The word “revise” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to__________.
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predict -
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ask -
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change -
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explain
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Câu 10:
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer in each of the following questions
_______ her poor conditions, she won a scholarship to study abroad.
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Even though -
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Despite -
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Due to -
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Because
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Câu 11:
The more you think about the good things, _______ you become.
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the most relaxed -
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the more relaxed -
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more relaxed -
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most relaxed
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Câu 12:
The bank will insist you produce a driving _______ or passport as a form of ID.
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certificate -
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degree -
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licence -
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diploma
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Câu 13:
I’ve never enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my _______.
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piece of cake -
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piece of cake -
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a glass of milk -
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cup of tea
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Câu 14:
The jobs give you lots of chances to travel abroad; it’s certainly a very _______ offer.
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attraction -
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attracted -
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attractive -
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attractively
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Câu 15:
_______ at the party, we had finished the second dish.
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Before they arrive -
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As soon as they arrive -
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By the time they arrived -
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After they had arrived
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Câu 16:
When she arrives, she _______ us about the change in the schedule.
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will tell -
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tells -
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will be telling -
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was telling
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Câu 17:
The kitchen _______, so we need to go out for dinner.
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paints -
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is being painted -
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painted -
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is painting
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Câu 18:
They were all surprised _______ her amazing performance yesterday.
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from -
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in -
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on -
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at
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Câu 19:
The party has started for 20 minutes, but very few people _______.
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went over -
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turned up -
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came after -
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saw through
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Câu 20:
_______ the instructions carefully, she started to operate the machine.
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To read -
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Having read -
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Reading -
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Being read
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Câu 21:
My father bought a _______ clock at the weekly fair last weekend.
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wonderful old German -
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old wonderful German -
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German old wonderful -
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old German wonderful
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Câu 22:
He put on a large hat and glasses as a disguise and hoped no one would _______ him.
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recognize -
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see -
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realize -
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watch
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Câu 23:
Destruction of natural habitats accounts for the reason why many species are in _______ of extinction.
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risk -
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threat -
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danger -
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harm
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Câu 24:
Your sister informed them of her health situation, _______?
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didn’t she -
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did she -
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did they -
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didn’t they
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Câu 25:
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
The generation gap that was so in evidence during the 60s has resurfaced, but a 2009 study showed that it was not the disruptive force. The Pew Research Center study found that 79% of Americans see major differences between younger and older adults in the way they look at the world. In 1969, a Gallup Poll found that a smaller percentage, 74%, perceived major differences.
Today, however, although more Americans see generational differences, most do not see them as divisive. That is partly because of the areas of difference. The top areas of disagreement between young and old people, according to the Pew Research Study, are the use of technology and taste in music. Grandparents are likely to have observed these differences in their grandchildren who are tweens, teens, and young adults.
If large differences between the generations exist, why don’t they spawn conflict? The answer is twofold. First, the two largest areas of difference – technology and music – are less emotionally charged than political issues. The older generation is likely to be proud of the younger generation’s prowess in technology rather than to view it as a problem. As for the musical differences, each generation wants its own style of music, and the older generation generally can relate to that desire. Second, in the other areas of difference, the younger generation tends to regard the older generation as superior to their own generation – clearly a difference from the 1960s with its rallying cry of “Don’t trust anyone over thirty!”. According to the Pew study, all generations regard older Americans as superior in moral values, work ethics and respect for others.
Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?
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Different points of view are the main problem between generations in America -
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Generation gap doesn’t cause a big problem in American families -
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The areas of difference in generation gap have changed over the years -
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The generation gap in the past was different from that in the modern time
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Câu 26:
The word “them” in the second paragraph refers to _______.
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adults -
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Americans -
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differences -
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areas
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Câu 27:
The word “prowess” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.
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skill -
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enrichment -
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creation -
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awareness
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Câu 28:
According to paragraph 3, what are the two reasons why large differences between generations don’t cause disagreement?
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The generosity of the elder generation and the attitude of the younger generation -
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The different styles of music and the knowledge of the elder generation -
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The pride of the elder generation and the obedience of the younger one -
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The major areas of difference between generations and the respect for the elder generation
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Câu 29:
According to the passage, which is NOT true?
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Grandparents feel uncomfortable with their grandchildren because of their better technology skills -
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The majority of Americans agree that there are major differences in generations’ viewpoints -
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The elderly in America are admired in moral values, work ethics and respect for others -
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Technology is one of the two biggest areas creating the gap between the old and the young
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Câu 30:
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s): Bill Gates is famous for his generosity. He has donated a large part of his possessions to charities.
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hospitality -
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kindness -
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greediness -
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responsibility
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Câu 31:
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s): At present, I have to work and study at the same time, so I often have to burn the midnight oil.
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go to bed late -
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get up late -
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go to bed early -
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work until late at night
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Câu 32:
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s): He’s really out of shape, so he’d better start exercising every day.
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out of work -
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extremely joyful -
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out of order -
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physically fit
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Câu 33:
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s): The critical issue is whether genuine artificial intelligence can ever be truly realized.
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unpretentious -
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authentic -
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fake -
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true
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Câu 34:
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions
The last time she met her grandmother was three years ago.
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About three years ago, she used to meet her grandmother. -
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She has met her grandmother for three years. -
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She has not met her grandmother for three years. -
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She has often met her grandmother for the last three years.
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Câu 35:
It’s optional for students to learn French in this school.
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Students needn’t learn French in this school. -
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Students mustn’t learn French in this school. -
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Students might learn French in this school. -
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Students must learn French in this school.
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Câu 36:
“You’d better stay at home during this time,” he said to Lam.
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He thanked Lam for staying at home during that time. -
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He ordered Lam to stay at home during that time. -
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He warned Lam against staying at home during that time. -
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He advised Lam to stay at home during that time.
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Câu 37:
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Culture beliefs differ as to whether directness or indirectness is considered positive. In the mainstream American culture, the ideal (37) _______ of communication includes being direct rather than indirect (“ideal” here means that the culture values this style, although not everyone speaks directly). There are several expressions in English (38) _______ emphasize the importance of being direct: “Get to the point! Don’t beat around the bush! Let’s get down to business!”. These sayings all indicate the importance of dealing directly with issues rather than avoiding them. One way to determine whether a culture favours a direct or indirect style in communication is to find out how the people in that culture express disagreement or how they say “No”. In Japan, there are at least fifteen ways of saying “No”, without actually saying the word. (39) _______, in some countries, there are different ways to express disagreement. For example, it would be considered rude to say directly “I disagree with you!” or “You’re wrong!”.
(40) _______ Americans believe that honesty is the best policy, and their communication style reflects this. Honesty and directness in communication are strongly related. It is not a(n) (41) _______ then, to find out that cultural groups misjudge each other based on different beliefs about directness and honesty in communication.
(37) __________
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phrase -
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form -
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shape -
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word
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Câu 38:
(38) __________
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when -
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what -
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who -
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which
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Câu 39:
(39) __________
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Frankly -
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Differently -
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Similarly -
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Honestly
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Câu 40:
(40) __________
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A lot -
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Each -
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Many -
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Every
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Câu 41:
(41) __________
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anger -
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surprise -
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disappointment -
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interest
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Câu 42:
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation: town, brown, how, slow
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town -
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brown -
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how -
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slow
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Câu 43:
Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation: demanded, employed, consumed, maintained
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demanded -
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employed -
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consumed -
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maintained
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Câu 44:
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
Find the mistake: Robots can replace humans at work because it can complete tasks very fast.
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at work -
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because -
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it -
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fast
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Câu 45:
Find the mistake: The country has been in a very poor economical state since the outbreak of coronavirus happened.
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has been -
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in -
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economical -
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happened
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Câu 46:
Find the mistake: They have been working here since they are very young.
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working -
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here -
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are -
D.
very young
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Câu 47:
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges
Sue and Mira are talking about the use of mobile phones in class.
– Sue: “Students should not be allowed to use mobile phones in class.”
– Mira: “_____________. This will distract them from studying.”
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No way! It’s useful -
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Not really -
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I quite agree -
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I’m of the opposite
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Câu 48:
Claudia is being interviewed by the manager of the company she’s applied for.
– Manager: “____________”
– Claudia: “I work hard and I enjoy working with other people.”
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Would you describe yourself as ambitious? -
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What are some of your main strengths? -
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Why have you applied for this position? -
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Can you do jobs on your own?
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Câu 49:
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions
Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress: appear, obtain, employ, settle
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appear -
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obtain -
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employ -
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settle
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Câu 50:
Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress: difference, comedy, character, importance
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difference -
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comedy -
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character -
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importance
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