50 CÂU HỎI
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.
A. succeeds
B. devotes
C. prevents
D. coughs
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.
A. passage
B. luggage
C. age
D. damage
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
A. impress
B. favor
C. occur
D. police
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
A. completion
B. understand
C. material
D. behavior
Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Michael rarely returns to his hometown, _______ ?
A. doesn't he
B. hasn't he
C. does he
D. has he
Going by taxi is more _______ than going by bus.
A. cheaper
B. faster
C. easier
D. expensive
The main focus _______ interest at the opening ceremony was the attendance of some celebrities.
A. on
B. at
C. of
D. toward
A number of students _______ for a rise since last year.
A. ask
B. have asked
C. has asked
D. asked
More than three million people in Madrid have had new restrictions _______ on their lives as Spain tries to control the most serious second wave of Covid-19 infections in Europe.
A. imposing
B. imposed
C. which imposed
D. that imposing
She needs _______ new phone because her old one was broken.
A. Ø (no article)
B. an
C. the
D. a
The proposals he put forward were excellent. _______ , it quickly became apparent that they would work when put into practice.
A. Moreover
B. However
C. Nevertheless
D. Although
He will take the dog out for a walk _______ .
A. as soon as he finishes dinner
B. when I was finishing dinner
C. until I finished dinner
D. shall have finished
Some must have taken my keys. I clearly remember _______ them by the window and now they are nowhere to be seen.
A. to be leaving
B. to have left
C. to leave
D. leaving
It can be an amazing experience for those who have the _______ to leave their family and friends to live in a new place.
A. courageously
B. courageous
C. courage
D. encourage
Our flight was delayed, but the plane finally _______ shortly after midnight.
A. took on
B. put off
C. took up
D. took off
have no difficulty in _______ good use of the plans you have prepared.
A. taking
B. making
C. getting
D. putting
He slept for three days _______ under the influence of the medicine he took.
A. round
B. straight
C. flat
D. clear
The boy forgot to do this homework again, so he tried to _______ up an excuse.
A. stir
B. cook
C. kick
D. build
She assured me that everything was all right, but I detected a _______ of doubt or anxiety in her voice.
A. hint
B. side
C. spot
D. part
Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges
“Andy broke my painting! I will kill him!” – “ _______ ”
A. Contain yourself!
B. Poor Andy, I hope he’s OK.
C. Cut it out!
D. Give it a rest!
“Congratulations on your great achievement!” – “ _______ ”
A. The more the merrier
B. That doesn’t make sense
C. I don’t like to celebrate
D. Thanks, but it’s really not that great!
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.
As a referee, every decision you make must never be biased in order to ensure that a match is fair.
A. disinterested
B. cold-blooded
C. passionless
D. unfeeling
He went to a seaside resort because he was keen on water-skiing.
A. bored with
B. proud of
C. tired of
D. impassioned
Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions
The discovery of the new planet was regarded as a major breakthrough in astronomy.
A. promised
B. doubted
C. considered
D. refused
Why do I have to do the lion’s share of the work while Bernie does nothing? This is completely unfair!
A. the smallest part
B. the largest part
C. the easiest part
D. the most boring part
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 .
It was wrong of you not to show any concern for her mom's health.
A. You should show concern for her mom's health.
B. You should have shown concern for her mom's health.
C. It was wrong that you showed concern for her mom's health.
D. You shouldn't have shown any concern for her mom's health.
"Would you like to go to the show with me?" Anna said to Bella.
A. Anna reminded Bella to go to the show with her.
B. Anna persuaded Bella to go to the show with her.
C. Anna encouraged Bella to go to the show with her.
D. Anna invited Bella to go to the show with her.
We last visited my uncle two years ago
A. We have two years to visit my uncle.
B. We have visited my uncle for two years.
C. We haven’t visited our uncle for two years.
D. We didn't visit my uncle two years ago.
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 .
The girl’s phones were confiscated by the substitute teacher and were only returned to themselves the following day.
A. confiscated
B. substitute teacher
C. were
D. themselves
I was relieved to find out that Simon had passed the entry exam and was admitted to his dream university.
A. relieved
B. had passed
C. entry
D. admitted
The proceeds of this festival will, as many students proposed, be donated to the poor villagers who were living nearby.
A. proceeds
B. proposed
C. to
D. were living
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.
I am busy on Monday morning. But I will come to your house if it is absolutely necessary.
A. I’d rather not come to your house even if needed as I am busy on Monday morning.
B. Despite the fact that I’m busy, I’ll come to your house, come what may.
C. If I am needed on Monday morning, I would come to your house even if I’m busy.
D. Although I am busy on Monday morning, I will come to your house if need be.
Alice registered for the course. She then received the scholarship.
A. Hardly had Alice registered for the course when she received the scholarship.
B. Only after Alice registered for the course, she received the scholarship.
C. Having received the scholarship, Alice registered for the course.
D. Registering for the course helped Alice receive the scholarship.
Luckily, you don't have to spend large (34) _______ of money on fancy accessories or furniture to set up a beautiful or comfortable study space for yourself.
A. totals
B. sums
C. volumes
D. lots
If there is (35) _______ light during study sessions, your eyes may get tired very quickly.
A. many
B. few
C. some
D. little
However, when there is no sunlight, an LED study lamp with cool white light will (36) _______ .
A. go
B. make
C. do
D. pass
(37) _______ it’s your laptop, phone, or other devices, you should keep them far away when you study unless you absolutely need them.
A. So that
B. Unless
C. Even though
D. Whether
Office chairs, (38) _______ design offer more comfort over style and are generally cheaper, should be considered before gaming chairs.
A. when
B. whom
C. whose
D. which
What is the passage mainly about?
A. How to find the best posture for you
B. Why you should care about your posture
C. The effects of bad posture on your muscles
D. The health benefits of a good posture
The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to _______ .
A. parents
B. meals
C. occasions
D. times
According to paragraph 2, if your posture is bad, _______ .
A. you will break your joints and ligaments
B. your internal organs may stop working
C. you will feel negative feelings every day
D. your sensitivity to pain can be affected
The word “optimal” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______ .
A. efficient
B. useful
C. ideal
D. valuable
Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Research showed that bad posture is the biggest cause of health conditions such as back pain.
B. Most people do not want to aim for good posture in their daily life as they don’t see benefits.
C. When your centre of gravity is directly over your base of support, you can move more easily.
D. If your feet is flat on the floor while sitting, you can put your knees at any angle you want to.
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Why Studying Without Relaxing Is A Bad Idea
B. The Surprising Power Of Undisturbed Breaks
C. Recharging Your Mind: How Much Is Too Much?
D. How Frequent Breaks Boost Your Exam Results
According to paragraph 2, aiming for “minimal interference” means that _______ .
A. people should avoid all activities except studying in order not to disrupt memorisation.
B. people should stop using their electronic devices to check emails as this is distracting.
C. people should not do things that can affect the brain’s process of creating memories.
D. people should only surf the Internet while they study instead of during their breaks.
The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to _______ .
A. studies
B. studies
C. landmarks
D. participants
What do we learn about the study about recalling landmark locations in paragraph 3?
A. Its findings and contexts were all completely the same as those of Muller’s research.
B. It suggested that undisturbed breaks have the strongest effect on spatial memory.
C. Its results showed a contrast in the effects of resting among people of different ages.
D. It showed that Muller’s findings can also be repeated using another memory task.
The word “concerted” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______ .
A. exhausted
B. forceful
C. intense
D. enthusiastic
Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Muller was the first person to study the memory-improving impacts of undisturbed rest.
B. In Muller’s experiment, those who did not rest performed worse than those who did.
C. When asked to imagine an event during breaks, people’s memory is negatively affected.
D. Researchers have not clearly understood memory formation yet despite having clues.
The word “comparable” in paragraph 4 can be best replaced by _______ .
A. accurate
B. similar
C. reliable
D. consistent