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Câu 1:
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
Expanding the planet’s protected natural areas to safeguard vanishing forests and other ecosystems, and the species they protect, is unlikely to be effective on its own as human encroachment into reserves grows, scientists warned Tuesday.
A study by Cambridge University researchers, which looked at thousands of conservation areas in more than 150 countries, found that, on average, protected designation is not reducing human encroachment in vulnerable areas. Both chronic underfunding of efforts to protect the land, and a lack of engagement with local communities that live there are hurting conservation efforts, they found.
Creating protected areas is “a type of intervention that we know can work, we know is absolutely essential for conserving biodiversity, at a time in this world’s history where it has never been under higher pressure,” said lead author Jonas Geldmann. “But despite that we are seeing that some of our protected areas are not managing to mitigate or stop that increasing pressure,” said Geldmann, of the University of Cambridge Conservation Research Institute.
One-sixth of the globe now falls within protected areas, the study noted. Those include national parks, nature reserves and wilderness areas, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s World Database on Protected Areas. Such protected areas are vital for preserving diverse ecosystems, and helping to curb climate change by conserving carbon-sequestering forests and other vegetation. The United Nations Environment Programme estimates protected areas hold 15% of the carbon stored on land.
“Protected areas are one of the most important things that we can do to stem the loss of biodiversity and to help solve the climate crisis,” said Andrew Wetzler, managing director of the U.S.-based Natural Resources Defense Council’s nature program. “The destruction of natural habitat is the single biggest driver of extinction.”
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
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Destruction of nature as dangerous as climate change -
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Damaged and threatened national natural landmarks -
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Conservation status and history of threatened species -
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Protected status not enough to guard threatened nature
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Câu 2:
According to paragraph 1, what is mentioned as one of the problems for natural conservation?
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Continually insufficient financial provision -
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Unauthorized access of motor vehicles -
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Widespread abandonment of the area -
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Post- fire invasion of pyrophytes species
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Câu 3:
The word “it” in paragraph 2 is closet in meaning to _______.
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time -
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biodiversity -
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history -
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intervention
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Câu 4:
According to paragraph 3, how much land do the total preserved zones in the world account for?
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Above 60% of the terrain area -
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One- sixteenth of the hydrosphere -
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Nearly 17% of the earth surfaces -
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Approximately 15% of the globe
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Câu 5:
The word “stem” in paragraph 4 refers to _______
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stalk -
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restrict -
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spring -
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originate
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Câu 6:
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
Australia has a well-organized and well-structured education system. The education starts at the age of five or six, but it may differ by a narrow margin between states. It starts with the preschool education which is not compulsory and can be offered within a school or separately. The primary and secondary school encompasses the compulsory education for Australians. There are a large number of primary and high school across the country with most of them being public schools. It is estimated that public schools amount to 60% of scholars as opposed to 40% in private settings. All these education providers must be licensed by the government and must fulfill certain requirements including infrastructure and teaching. Universities, on the other hand, are mainly public institutions.
The Australian education system has established a standard curriculum so all scholars will be given the same quality of education. Despite there may be some states at which this curriculum is modified a bit, but the change is not that significant. The actual curriculum set out in Australia education system is based on important abilities one must have in his life: Literacy, Numeracy, Information and communication technology, Critical and creative thinking, personal and social capability, ethical understanding, intercultural understanding.
Vocational and Technical schools prepare students that want to skip the university and want to move directly to the job market. Actually, here it stands the difference between universities and colleges: the Vocational and Technical Schools are more oriented in teaching practical skills while university courses are mainly theory-based to lead students to different academic careers. There are hundreds of other schools out there that provide technical and further education (TAFE) and vocational education and training (VET). These schools offer short courses, certificates I through IV, diplomas, and advanced diplomas. They focus on training their students in a particular vocation or just to help their students get out into the workplace. These schools offer a wide variety of courses and qualifications attained by these courses can lead to different career pathways to follow afterward.
Australian higher education modernity and reputation relies on a huge number of educational providers including universities and different training organizations. Currently, there are 43 universities across the country. The vast majority of universities are public except two private universities. The world-class teaching offered is surely undisputed. Seven Australian universities are traditionally found at the top 100 best universities in the world which is a sufficient indicator to highlight their quality.
Besides universities, more than 5,000 training organizations are registered and accredited. Actual figures show that the number of enrolled students is around 3.8 million with international students sharing more than half a million. There are also 3 self-accrediting higher education institutions. Furthermore, dozens of smaller schools do not grant any degrees or have an accreditation – these are private schools that focus on theology, business, information technology, natural therapies, hospitality, health, law, and accounting.
Which of the following could be the main topic of the passage?
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The levels of education in Australia -
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The curriculum of schools in Australia -
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The position of Australian schools in the world -
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The Australian education system
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Câu 7:
According to paragraph 1, which of the following is TRUE about the education in Australia?
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Children must start schools when they are five years old. -
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Pre-school education is not optional for Australian children. -
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There are more students attending public schools than private schools. -
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Every education provider can start up their school without any requirements.
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Câu 8:
What is the curriculum of the Australian education system based on?
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It is based on essential abilities like reading, writing and numbers. -
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It focuses on necessary skills that students must be prepared for their life. -
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It concentrates on knowledge and technology for students. -
D.
It depends on the quality of education that the schools provide.
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Câu 9:
According to paragraph 3, the main difference between universities and Vocational and Technical schools is that _______ .
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the Vocational and Technical schools pay more attention to academic careers than the other. -
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the Vocational and Technical schools provide more courses for students to choose than the other. -
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universities provide practical skills for students to take part in the workforce while Vocational and Technical schools only help them with theory. -
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universities emphasize theoretical courses whereas the Vocational and Technical schools tend to develop practical skills.
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Câu 10:
The word “They” in paragraph 3 refer to _______ .
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these schools -
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short courses -
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diplomas -
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advanced diplomas
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Câu 11:
The word “undisputed” in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by _______ .
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questionable -
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doubtful -
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undeniable -
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unacknowledged
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Câu 12:
What can be inferred from the passage?
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There are more and more international students choosing Australian universities to attend. -
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Because of the fame in the world, more universities and training organizations are established each year. -
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Australia is an ideal place for not only Australian students but also international ones to study -
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Students in Australia prefer Vocational and Technical schools than others.
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Câu 13:
Read the passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks
The growing popularity of the video games, online gaming and videos make the children inactive in their daily routine. The time (13) _______ has been spent watching online videos and games can be better utilized by doing some physical activities. Here, parents can become a role model in their children’s life. The parents should not make them addictive to the techie-gadgets and be active in their lifestyle so that their kids can also become physically (14) _______ and active.
The best way to become a physically fit is to be active in sports and games. The importance of sports in our life is crucial. It does not only make a body physically fit and active but also contributes (15) _______ the mental growth and development. An active participation in sports and games can have many benefits in students’ life. It gives a student a chance to enhance the physical and the social skills.
It offers a child a change from a monotony of a daily routine. It keeps the stress and anxiety away. However, a proper balance has to be maintained between a child’s maturity, skills and interests.
Nowadays, sports and games are taken to be a good career option as well. It plays a pivotal role in shaping a child’s interest towards his profession. Sports and games also help in character building and provides strength and energy. Sport is a form of a competitive physical activity (16) _______ by a person via an organized or a casual participation. Sports and games not only involve the development of skills but also it stimulates the competitive behavior among students. It builds up the confidence in the minds of the students. It not only strengthens the physical growth rather it also contributes towards the mental growth. (17) _______ , it plays an important role in a student’s life.
(13) _______
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when -
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which -
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what -
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where
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Câu 14:
(14) _______
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sound -
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strength -
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mature -
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smart
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Câu 15:
(15) _______
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on -
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into -
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in -
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towards
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Câu 16:
(16) _______
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performing -
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to perform -
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performed -
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to be performed
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Câu 17:
(17) _______
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finally -
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hence -
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furthermore -
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in contrast
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Câu 18:
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
We employed a market researcher to find out what people really want from a cable TV system.
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We got a market researcher to find out what people really want from a cable TV system. -
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We got a market researcher found out what people really want from a cable TV system. -
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We had a market researcher to find out what people really want from a cable TV system. -
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A market researcher was hired to find out what people really want from a cable TV system.
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Câu 19:
“You’re always working so hard, why don’t you let your hair down?” said he.
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He said that I had been working so hard that I looked unkempt. -
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He asked me to throw a party to celebrate my achievement. -
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He told me not to just work and work but I needed to do my hair then. -
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He said that it was time for me to relax and enjoy myself.
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Câu 20:
I guess Mary was very disappointed when she failed to get the scholarship.
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Mary should have been very disappointed when she failed to get the scholarship. -
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Mary may have been very disappointed when she failed to get the scholarship. -
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Mary must have been very disappointed when she failed to get the scholarship. -
D.
Mary could have been very disappointed when she failed to get the scholarship.
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Câu 21:
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: Everyone can take an important role by always doing their best to help their families flourish.
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role -
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take -
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their -
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flourish
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Câu 22:
Find the mistake: That the patient’s condition had worsened so quickly surprising the doctor.
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the patient’s -
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had -
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so -
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surprising
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Câu 23:
Find the mistake: Contrary to that the papers claim, they are not going to reconstruct the ancient houses.
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claim -
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are not going to -
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that -
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ancient
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Câu 24:
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
The whole point of education is to give students the knowledge to be who they want to be. This quote should be posted in schools for kids to see and live by.
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That the whole point of education is to give students the knowledge to be who they want to be is a quote that should be posted in schools for kids to see and live by. -
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It’s the whole point of education is to give students the knowledge to be who they want to be, which is a quote that should be posted in schools for kids to see and live by. -
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Because whole point of education is to be who they want to be, this is a quote that should be posted in schools for kids to see and live by. -
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Not only is the whole point of education is to give students the knowledge to be who they want to be, but also a quote that should be posted in schools for kids to see and live by.
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Câu 25:
Julian dropped out of college after his first year. Now she regrets it.
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Julian regretted having dropped out of college after his first year. -
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Julian regrets having dropped out of college after his first year. -
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Julian wishes he didn’t drop out of college after his first year. -
D.
Only if Julian had dropped out of college after his first year would he not regret it.
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Câu 26:
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
I remember you have told me that I am your best friend, _______ ?
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don’t I -
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haven’t you -
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aren’t I -
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all are correct
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Câu 27:
Some young artists don’t have the chance _______ to the music industry and most important there is no platform for them to showcase their real talents.
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to be exposed -
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to exposing -
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to expose -
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be exposed
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Câu 28:
Nobody believed him although he managed to convince them _______ his innocence.
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on -
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in -
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of -
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at
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Câu 29:
The stronger and more positive relationship children have with their parents, _______ they are to succeed in school.
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most likely -
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more likely -
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the likely -
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the more likely
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Câu 30:
When my parents traveled to Singapore, they bought me a _______ piano on my birthday.
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precious ancient grand wooden -
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ancient grand precious wooden -
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precious grand ancient wooden -
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wooden grand ancient precious
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Câu 31:
By the time Ryan finally graduated from high school, he _______ five different schools because his parents moved frequently.
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attended -
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had attended -
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was attending -
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has been attending
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Câu 32:
Fast Food is very popular. _______, a diet of hamburgers, pizzas and fried chicken is not very healthy.
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Consequently -
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Moreover -
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Unfortunately -
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In contrast
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Câu 33:
_______ Jim was waiting for Sam outside the cinema, he realized that the street was funnily crowded.
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So -
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Unless -
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Even though -
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While
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Câu 34:
_______ as it was at such a time, his work attracted much attention.
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Being published -
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Published -
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Publishing -
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To be published
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Câu 35:
Electronic devises are becoming_______ common in educational environment.
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increase -
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increasing -
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increasingly -
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increased
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Câu 36:
There are other problems of city life which I don’t propose to _______ at the moment.
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go around -
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go for -
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go up -
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go into
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Câu 37:
Some studies have suggested a link between certain types of _______ sweetener and cancer.
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artificial -
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fake -
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wrong -
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false
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Câu 38:
His aggressive style contrasts _______ with that of his low-key predecessor.
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thoroughly -
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sharply -
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fully -
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coolly
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Câu 39:
Jimmy always takes the _______ by the horns at every chance in order to become a famous pop star, which is why he is so successful now.
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bull -
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horse -
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cow -
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buffalo
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Câu 40:
Mr John is held in high _______ for his dedication to the school.
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respect -
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esteem -
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homage -
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honor
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Câu 41:
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 position of primary stress in each of the following question
Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in position of primary stress: income, approach, panda, current
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income -
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approach -
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panda -
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current
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Câu 42:
Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in position of primary stress: compliment, argument, nursery, requirement
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compliment -
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argument -
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nursery -
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requirement
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Câu 43:
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: begged, canned, booked, buttoned
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begged -
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canned -
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booked -
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buttoned
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Câu 44:
Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation: arrive, absorb, apologize, absence
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arrive -
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absorb -
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apologize -
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absence
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Câu 45:
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): The best hope of avoiding a down-market tabloid TV future lies in the pressure currently being put on the networks to clean up their act.
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cheap -
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inferior -
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economical -
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expensive
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Câu 46:
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): One of the best ways to understand what a job is like to do it. Work experience is a great way to get a feel for what a job is all about.
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to have the faintest idea about -
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to have an understanding about -
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to touch with one’s own hands -
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to do something on purpose
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Câu 47:
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s): The building had originally been a manor house and must have looked beautiful in its heyday.
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the beginning stage -
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a period of trial -
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a phase of depression -
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a time of great success
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Câu 48:
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s): A rumor is floating about the businessman is getting ready to waste millions again in a futile attempt to become governor, but that’s relevant only to the coyotes who will take his money
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circulating -
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concealing -
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obscuring -
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covering
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Câu 49:
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option the best completes the following exchanges
Ba and Lan are talking about the development of robots.
Ba: “Do you think that robots can do all the housework for people in the future?”
Lan : “_______”
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Sorry, I can’t. -
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I am happy that you like robots. -
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Why not? Robots have been used in helping people with the housework now. -
D.
What for? There have been quite a few robots around here.
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Câu 50:
Minh: “It’s true that she’s going to leave the company”
Huong: “ _______ “
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Not to my mind. -
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Not to my knowledge. -
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I not think so. -
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Not by my knowledge.
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