73 CÂU HỎI
At the age of eight, the writer's house was ______________.
A. in the town
B. by the sea
C. on boat
D. under the mountain
The word “rough” is closest in meaning to ______________.
A. careful
B. forceful
C. easy
D. mild
The writer's father retired early because ______________.
A. he walked on the cliffs every morning
B. he lost track of time
C. he had to drive his kid to school everyday
D. he was unable to get anywhere on time
The following are true EXCEPT ______________.
A. the waves came crashing into the writer's front garden in bad weather
B. the write moved to a new house when he was 8
C. the writer didn't know how to sail
D. the distance from the writer's house to school was 8 miles
Growing up by the sea, the writer felt ______________.
A. unlucky
B. irritated
C. excited
D. lucky
The writer learnt to sail ______________.
A. before learning to ride a bike
B. when his family moved to a new house
C. before going to school
D. when he was eight
When taking the university entrance exams, ______________.
A. the writer's family moved to a new house by the sea
B. the writer had to live in a friend's house
C. the weather was terrible
D. the writer's father drove him/ her to university
The phrase “through word-of-mouth” in the first paragraph probably means__________.
A. via phone
B. visually
C. in person
D. orally
According to the second paragraph, why is it important for us to learn about various professions?
A. Since more jobs are available for people with a Master of Science Degree.
B. As technological advances have created new professions.
C. Because jobs in computer technology and health services are popular.
D. So as not to miss the profession that is perfect for us.
Why does the author mention the steps of job hunting in the past in the first paragraph?
A. To define the process of job hunting.
B. To indicate that the process of job hunting stays the same over time.
C. To emphasize that job hunting is becoming more complex at present.
D. To explain the important of a job opening.
According to the last paragraph, career counselling is now a “big business” due to ___________.
A. the increasing popularity of job hopping
B. the large amount of money of job advice
C. the appearance of “hot” new professions
D. the discovery of “dream jobs”
The word “marketable” as used in the second paragraph could be best replaced by __________________.
A. wanted
B. well-paid
C. beneficial
D. profitable
The word “them” in the second paragraph refers to _______________.
A. degrees
B. skills
C. areas
D. professionals
According to the second paragraph, all of the following steps are mentioned in hunting jobs today EXCEPT _______________.
A. getting information about necessary skills or degrees
B. doing a Ph.D degree
C. deciding on a profession
D. learning about different professions
It can be inferred from the passage that what determine one’s success in job hunting is _______________.
A. his or her degrees or skills
B. his or her choices of employment agencies
C. discovery of his or her own dream job
D. his or her career counsellors
The passage is mainly about
A. How the Beatles became more successful than other groups
B. Why the Beatles split up after 7 years
C. The Beatles‟ fame and success
D. Many people‟s ability to sing a Beatles song
The four boys of the Beatles
A. Came from the same family
B. Came from a town in the north of England
C. Were at the same age
D. Received good training in music
The word “sensational” is closest in meaning to
A. Notorious
B. Bad
C. Shocking
D. Popular
The first songs of the Beatles were
A. Written by themselves
B. Broadcast on the radio
C. Paid a lot of money
D. Written by black Americans
What is not true about the Beatles?
A. The members had no training in music
B. They had a long stable career
C. They became famous when they wrote their own songs
D. They were afraid of being hurt by fans
The Beatles stopped their live performances because
A. They had earned enough money
B. They did not want to work with each other
C. They spent more time writing their own songs
D. They were afraid of being hurt by fans.
The word “they” is closest in meaning to
A. The Beatles
B. the fans
C. the songs
D. the performances
What word might describes the attitudes of the writer?
A. admiration
B. criticism
C. neutral
D. sarcasm
According to the pasage, the colour red______.
A. is believed to embarrass people
B. gives an advantage to team members who wear it.
C. symbolises bad luck
D. makes people less aggressive.
Yellow is used to highlight information in a text because
A. it is an important colour.
B. it can be used to caution people.
C. it is a highly visible colour.
D. people prefer this colour to other colours.
What is this text mainly about?
A. How views of colour have changed
B. The sources of colour
C. How colour influences people
D. How colour has a calming effect
The word “they” refers to
A. early humans
B. colours
C. plants
D. deep blues
What are English speakers refering to when they talk about “feeling blue”?
A. being in control
B. being upset when someone dies
C. being calm
D. being sad
The first man-made colors were produced .
A. only recently
B. in the 20th century
C. in the 19th century
D. centuries ago
The phrase “this idea” refers to _____________.
A. food
B. stopping hunger
C. painting rooms
D. relaxation
However, some graduates actually like the idea of (1)________a career in teaching English,
A. tracking
B. chasing
C. hunting
D. following
and there are numerous courses at various (2)________, from the basic certificates to the diploma or even the master’s.
A. levels
B. categories
C. groups
D. classes
To find the right course, a good place to start is TEFL.com – an Internet site with lots of relevant information and helpful (3)________including a full list of places in the UL offering courses.
A. opinion
B. suggestion
C. advice
D. idea
The site also offers assistance to qualified graduates (4)_______finding work.
A. to
B. for
C. at
D. in
If you want a career in teaching English, then definitely find one designed for that (5)_______, such as an MA or diploma; but if you want to travel around the world, then do a shorter course that will supply you with teaching skills.
A. function
B. use
C. aim
D. purpose
According to the passage, ten thousand years ago,________.
A. lions did not live in small forests
B. lions came mainly from Afric
C. lions roamed much more than nowadays
D. there were much more lion habitats than nowadays
The phrase “split off” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to________.
A. spotted animals
B. divided
C. developed into different species
D. changed the original species
The word “vulnerable” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to________.
A. weak
B. careless
C. cautious
D. easily protected
The Asiatic lion________.
A. was looking for food mainly in the Middle East
B. was searching for food in a wide range of countries
C. was searching for food mainly in India and Africa
D was looking for food mainly in India.
According to the author, the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary________
A. protects the Asiatic lion from hunters and diseases
B. cannot reduce the Asiatic lion’s risk of catching diseases
C. can make the Asiatic lion become weak
D. is among many places where the Asiatic lion is well protected
The author refers to all of the following as characteristics of the Asiatic lion EXCEPT that________.
A. strong
B. vulnerable
C. vital
D. impressive
The passage is written to________.
A. persuade readers to protect the Asiatic lions
B. explain why the Gir Sanctuary is the best habitat for the Asiatic lions
C. describe the developmental history of the Gir Sanctuary
D. provide an overview of the existence of the Asiatic lions
The passage is about ________.
A. water sports around the world
B. surfing
C. tourist activities in Hawaii
D. water sports in Hawaii
You can infer from the passage that________.
A. water sports are all expensive
B. you need to take a course for all water sports.
C. everyone can find a way to enjoy sports in the water
D. swimming in Hawaii can be dangerous
According to the passage, surfing________.
A. began as a sport in 1943
B. was invented by the native Hawaiians
C. requires expensive equipment
D. is very dangerous
The water around the Hawaiian Islands is________
A. often quite cold
B. full of colorful things to see
C. usually very dark
D. full of dangerous fish
The word “this” in the second paragraph refers to________
A. standing on the board
B. keeping balanced and not falling down
C. an exciting ride
D. staying on top of the wave
According to the passage, scuba diving________
A. is an ancient Hawaiian water sport
B. requires special equipment and training
C. is the only way to see the fish underwater
D. requires good balance
The word “proper” in paragraph 4 refers to________
A. enthusiastic
B. informative
C. appropriate
D. short and clear
Which statement is supported by the information in the passage?
A. Snorkeling involves breathing through the tube, floating on the surface and moving with flippers
B. Snorkeling requires more expensive equipment than scuba diving
C. Snorkeling is for adventurous people
D. Snorkeling was invented in ancient times
British parents are always complaining that their children spend too much time glued to the TV and do not have enough time on other activities (31) ________sports and reading.
A. such
B. like
C. as
D. alike
A survey recently (32) ________on people’s viewing habits does not approve this.
A. investigated
B. researched
C. carried out
D. carried
It shows that young people in Britain spend on average 23 hours a week in front of the television, (33) ________works out at over three hours a day.
A. that
B. which
C. this
D. it
(34) ________is surprising, however, is the fact that the average adult watches even more: an incredible 28 hours a week.
A. What
B. It
C. The thing
D. This
. We (35) ________to have become a nation of addicts.
A. seem
B. ought
C. used
D. would like
Which happens first?
A. The doctor flies to the sick person’s home
B. The sick person or his family calls the doctor on a two-way radio
C. The plane lands near the patient’s house
D. The doctor treats the sick person on a two-way radio
The word “outback” mostly means________
A. a large field of the Aborigines
B. an isolated island
C. a vast and remote area
D. a far-off forest
The word “chest” in this context probably means_______
A. a body part
B. a machine
C. a remote control
D. a small box
When a patient needs a special examination, the doctor has to________
A. take him/her to a special holy place
B. fly him/her to a military clinic
C. give him/her all kinds of medicine
D. fly to the patient’s place
All of the following statements are true EXCEPT________
A. None of the doctor at the center work full-time
B. Every home in the outback has a chest
C. Sometimes the doctor has to take the patient to hospital
D. The doctor gives prescription using specific numbers for each kind of medicine
The writer of this passage shows a/an________attitude to the flying- doctor service.
A. critical
B. supportive
C. curious
D. indifferent
How has science done a disservice to people?
A. Because of science, disease caused by contaminated food has been virtually eradicated
B. It has caused a lack of information concerning the value of food
C. As a result of scientific intervention, some potentially harmful substances have been added to our food
D. The scientists have preserved the color of meats, but not of vegetables
According to the passage, what are nitrates used for?
A. They preserve flavor in package foods
B. They are the objects of research
C. They preserve the color of meats
D. They cause the animals to become fatter
The word “fit” is closest in meaning to
A. athletic
B. suitable
C. tasty
D. adaptable
The word “these” in paragraph 2 refers to
A. meats
B. colors
C. researchers
D. nitrates and nitrites
The word “carcinogenic” is closest in meaning to
A. trouble-making
B. color-retaining
C. money-making
D. cancer-causing
All the following statements are true EXCEPT
A. Drugs are always given to animals for medical reasons
B. Some of the additives in our food are added to the food itself and some are given to the living animals
C. Researchers have known about the potential hazards of food additives for more than 45 years
D. Food may cause 40% of the cancer in the world
The word “additives” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A. added substances
B. dangerous substances
C. natural substances
D. toxic substances
At certain levels and durations of exposure, it can cause physical damage to the eardrum, and (41) ________in temporary or permanent hearing loss.
A. bring
B. result
C. create
D. affect
In addition to causing hearing loss, (42) ________noise exposure
A. exceedingly
B. excess
C. excessively
D. excessive
exposure can also (43) ________blood pressure and pulse rate, cause irritability, anxiety, and mental fatigue, and interfere with sleep, recreation, and personal communication.
A. enlarge
B. maximize
C. raise
D. rise
Noise pollution is, therefore, (44________importance in the workplace and in the community.
A. for
B. of
C. at
D. within
Noise effects can be (45) ________by a number of techniques, for example, increasing the distance or blocking the path between the noise source and the recipient, reducing noise level at the source, and protecting recipients with earplugs or earmuffs
A. minimized
B. created
C. brought
D. done