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Câu 1:
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: tortoise, opinion, focus, purpose
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focus -
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purpose
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Câu 2:
Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation: nourish, flourish, courageous, southern
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flourish -
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courageous -
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southern
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Câu 3:
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 primary stress in each of the following questions
Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress: competition, repetition, equivalent, disappointment
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competition -
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equivalent -
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disappointment
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Câu 4:
Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress: ambitious, assemble, equivalent, acancy
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equivalent -
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acancy
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Câu 5:
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Our company has to______________ways of reducing costs.
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take in -
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think over -
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workout -
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lookout
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Câu 6:
Remember that when doing something, you should______________.
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weigh up the pros and cons -
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turn over a new leaf -
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go down well with -
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get through to
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Câu 7:
She is playing music at______________volume and disturbing all her neighbors.
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utter -
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supreme -
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total -
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full
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Câu 8:
She is always flying______________the handle about the slightest things.
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off -
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over -
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around -
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through
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Câu 9:
______________surprised everybody.
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That she passed the exam -
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Which she passed the exam -
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She passed the exam
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Câu 10:
You shouldn’t make a(n) ______________decision. Think about it first.
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snap -
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abrupt -
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spontaneous -
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careless
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Câu 11:
People over eighteen are______________for membership in this club.
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legal -
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capable -
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eligible -
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permissible
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Câu 12:
The girl was______________from hospital this morning only a week after her operation.
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ejected -
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expelled -
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evicted -
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discharged
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Câu 13:
His contract______________in three months, so he’s looking for another job.
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runs down -
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runs out -
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goes out -
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goes away
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Câu 14:
The little girl can’t even sit up yet, ______________stand and walk.
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but for -
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let alone -
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all but -
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rather than
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Câu 15:
I’ve yet______________a person as David.
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to meet as interesting -
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to have met such interesting -
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been meeting as interesting -
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been meeting such interesting
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Câu 16:
The economic crisis has brought about a slump______________the world trade.
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in -
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on -
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up -
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for
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Câu 17:
That film was so sad that we all were reduced______________tears at the end.
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with -
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onto -
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to -
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into
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Câu 18:
Thanks a lot of lending me your raincoat; it really came in______________.
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used -
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handy -
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handful -
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needy
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Câu 19:
Ben was______________something under his breath, but his son didn’t catch what he said.
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whispering -
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muttering -
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growling -
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swallowing
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Câu 20:
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): Earthquakes are regarded as one of the most devastating forces known to man.
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terrifying -
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destructive -
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fascinating -
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mysterious
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Câu 21:
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s): That stunning beach was overrun with tourists so I decided to go back another day.
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having no tourists -
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crowded with tourists -
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having tourists running
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Câu 22:
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): A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
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uncomfortable -
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responsive -
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calm -
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miserable
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Câu 23:
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s): It was apparent from her face that she was really upset.
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obvious -
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transparent -
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evident
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Câu 24:
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges
John is talking to Daisy about the final exam.
John: “I didn’t do well in the final exam”.
Daisy:” ______________.”
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That’s a shame! -
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Don’t mention it. -
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What a drag -
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That will be the day!
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Câu 25:
Hoa: “I’m sorrv. I left my laptop home.”
– Nam:” ______________”.
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Well. You do? I’m sorry. -
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Oh. What a pity for that -
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Never mind. I’ve got another one. -
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No way. It’s up to you.
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Câu 26:
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 from 26 to 30
Quan Ho is a Vietnamese style of folk music that is often performed in spring festivals in the north of Vietnam. Bac Ninh province is (26) ______________to the traditional music which was first recorded in the 13th century and officially recognized as the (27) ______________Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2009. It is characterized by its meaningful lyrics, folk beauty of music and the way it is performed.
There are a large number of Quan Ho melodies. A pair of female singers sing a ‘challenge phrase’ (cau ra) and a pair of male singers sing ‘a matching phrase’ (cau doi), which repeats the melody phrase. Most of lyrics focus on topics related to love and sentimental desire of young adults. Hardly any form of cultural activities place men and women (28) ______________an equal basis like Quan Ho; young adults are free to communicate and (29) ______________their feelings with each other and more importantly, lyrics convey their high emphasis on genuine feelings rather than money or social status in a romantic relationship.
Quan Ho seems to be a game instead of a folk music as teams of singers compete with each other through the match of lyrics and of melodies to bring wonderful performance to audiences. The melodies as well as the lyrics are so beautiful and rich in poetry that the appearance of instruments sometimes seems to be abundant; the musical message is sufficient by (30) ______________.
(26) __________
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house -
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home -
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environment
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Câu 27:
(27) __________
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Tangible
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Câu 28:
(28) __________
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in -
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with -
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of -
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on
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Câu 29:
(29) __________
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talk -
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express -
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infer
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Câu 30:
(30) __________
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itself -
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themselves
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Câu 31:
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 from 31 to 35
In the modern word, people are always looking for more ways of keeping fit and staying healthy. The following are some ways to help you become healthy.
Running is excellent exercise. Before you begin running you should warm up first by using slow movements that make all your muscles work. But be careful! If you stretch when your muscles are cold, you might hurt yourself. Always wear comfortable clothing and make sure your trainers are in good shape. If you wear shoes that support your whole foot well, you will put less pressure on your knees. You should start exercising slowly, at a pace you can keep up for about 15 minutes. Try to exercise on soft ground, as this will protect your knees and hips from too much stress.
It’s OK if you sometimes go to bed late but if you usually cut down on your sleep, it will soon have a negative effect on your skin. If you get a good night’s rest, it will do you the world of good. Lack of sleep can cause acne or dry skin. Make sure that you get a good night’s sleep by going to bed and getting up at regular times: don’t burn the candle at both ends. During the day, keep active: if you don’t get enough exercise during the day, you may end up sleepless all night.
Most of us live in big polluted cities. If you got more fresh air, you would look healthier and more attractive. A brisk walk is one of the best things you can do for circulation and appearance. Walking slowly is useful but a quick pace gets more oxygen into your lungs. So don’t just go for a pleasant stroll, try and find an area that doesn’t have much pollution, and get moving!
Many young people feel guilty about eating too much chocolate, and some even say that they are addicted to it, though there is no evidence to support this. Nevertheless, if your diet is balanced, you needn’t feel guilty: eating chocolate in moderation is fine – but don’t eat it instead of a proper meal!
The writer says that you should______________.
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run before you warm up -
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warm up before running
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Câu 32:
Running on soft ground is good because ______________.
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it makes your hips weaker -
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you will feel more relaxed -
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it is better for your knees -
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it protects your trainers
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Câu 33:
The writer says that going to bed late______________.
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has no negative effects on your health -
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does harm to your skin -
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will make you feel comfortable -
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is OK if you get up early
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Câu 34:
The best way to get more oxygen is______________.
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walking slowly -
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walking quickly along the busy street -
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walking quickly in a place where there is no or little pollution -
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going for a pleasant stroll
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Câu 35:
It is nK tn eat chocolate ______________
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if you have a balanced diet -
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if it doesn’t a lot of fat -
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if it gives you pleasure -
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if you eat it regularly
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Câu 36:
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 from 36 to 42
Railroads reshaped the North American environment and reoriented North American behavior. “In a quarter of a century”, claimed the Omaha Daily Republican in 1883, “they have made the people of the United States homogeneous, breaking through the peculiarities and provincialisms which marked separate and unmingling sections.”
The railroad simultaneously stripped the landscape of the natural resources, made velocity of transport and economy of scale necessary parts of industrial production, and carried consumer goods to households; it dispatched immigrants to unsettled places, drew emigrants away from farms and villages to cities, and sent men and guns to battle. It standardized time and travel, seeking to annihilate distance and space by allowing movement at any time and in any season or type of weather. In its grand and impressive terminals and stations, architects recreated historic Roman temples and public baths, French chateaus and Italian bell towers “ edifices that people used as stages for many of everyday life’s high emotions: meeting and parting, waiting and worrying, planning new starts or coming home.
Passenger terminals, like the luxury express trains that hurled people over spots, spotlight the romance of railroading. (The twentieth-Century Limited sped between Chicago and New York in twenty hours by 1915). Equally important to everyday life were the slow freight transport chugging through industrial zones, the morning and evening commuter locals shuttling back urban terminals, and the incessant comings and goings that occurred in the classifications, or switching, yards. Moreover, in addition to its being a transportation pathway equipped with a mammoth physical plant of tracks signals, crossings, bridges, and junctions, plus telegraph and telephone lines the railroad nurtured factory complexes, warehouses, and generating stations, forming along its right-of-way what has aptly been called “the metropolitan corridor” of the American landscape.
What does the passage mainly discuss?
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Technological improvements in the area of communication in the nineteenth century
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Câu 37:
It can be inferred from the quote from the Omaha Daily Republican in the first paragraph that railroads______________.
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reduced dependence on natural resources -
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had no effect on the environment of the United States
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Câu 38:
The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to______________.
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transport -
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scale -
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production -
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railroad
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Câu 39:
The word “annihilate” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to______________.
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conquer -
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utilize -
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separate -
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mechanize
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Câu 40:
All of the following were true of impressive passenger terminals EXCEPT ______________
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their architecture was influenced by the architecture of Europe -
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luxury express trains traveled between them -
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they were usually located in small towns -
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they were important to many commuters
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Câu 41:
According to the passage, which type of development lined the area along the metropolitan corridor______________.
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recreational areas -
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industrial -
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agricultural
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Câu 42:
The author mentions the Twentieth-Century Limited as an example of ______________.
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an underground train
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Câu 43:
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: (A) According to a research, (B) many traumatic experiences (C) has been traced to events (D) during childhood.
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during
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Câu 44:
Find the mistake: These dams were (A) used to control flooding, provide water for (B) irrigation, and (C) generating electricity (D) for the local area.
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generating -
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Câu 45:
Find the mistake: When you talk (A) to the old woman, please remember (B) to speak out (C) as she’s (D) hard of hearing.
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to -
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as -
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hard of
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Câu 46:
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 bought two motorbikes. Neither of them worked well.
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We bought two motorbikes, of which neither worked well. -
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We bought two motorbikes which neither of worked well. -
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We bought two motorbikes, neither of whom worked well. -
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We bought two motorbikes, neither of which worked well.
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Câu 47:
Michael said, “You’d better not lend them any money, Jane.”
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Michael commanded Jane not to lend them any money. -
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Michael advised Jane not to lend them any money. -
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Michael ordered Jane not to lend them any money.
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Câu 48:
They haven’t heard any news from her so far.
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No news has been heard from her so far. -
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No news is heard from her so far. -
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No news have been heard from her so far. -
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Any news has been heard from her so far.
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Câu 49:
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
Nam cannot lend me the book now. He has not finished reading it yet.
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Having finished reading the book, Nam cannot lend it to me. -
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Not having finished reading the book, Nam will lend it to me.
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Câu 50:
My friend is an efficient engineer. It is hard for him to get a job.
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It is hard for my friend to get a job because he is an efficient engineer. -
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That my friend is an efficient engineer makes it hard for him to get a job. -
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Despite the fact that my friend is an efficient engineer. -
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He finds it hard to get a job. If my friend wouldn’t be an efficient engineer, he would get a job.
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