90 câu hỏi
What does the passage mainly discuss?
How birds find and store food
How birds maintain body heat in the winter
Why birds need to establish territory
Why some species of birds nest together
The word "conserve" in the passage is closest in meaning to……………
retain
watch
locate
share
Ptarmigan keep warm in the winter by……………...
huddling together on the ground with other birds
building nests in trees
burrowing into dense patches of vegetation
digging tunnels into the snow
The word "magnified" in the passage is closest in meaning to……………
caused
modified
intensified
combined
The author mentions “kinglets” in the passage as an example of birds that….
protect themselves by nesting in holes
nest with other species of birds
nest together for warmth
usually feed and nest in pairs
Which of the following statements about lesser and common kestrels is true?
The lesser kestrel and the common kestrel have similar diets.
The lesser kestrel feeds sociably but the common kestrel does not.
The common kestrel nests in larger flocks than does the lesser kestrel.
The common kestrel nests in trees; the lesser kestrel nests on the ground.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as anadvantage derived by birds thathuddle together while sleeping?
Some members of the flock warn others of impending dangers.
Staying together provides a greater amount of heat for the whole flock.
Some birds in the flock function as information centers for others who are looking for food.
Several members of the flock care for the young.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of communal rooststhat is mentioned in the passage?
Diseases easily spread among the birds.
Groups are more attractive to predators than individual birds are.
Food supplies are quickly depleted.
Some birds in the group will attack the others.
The word "they" in the passage refers to…
a few birds
mass roosts
predators
trees
The word "vulnerable" in the passage is closest in meaning to …
easy to attack
easy to be attacked
easy to give alarm
easy to move around
A well-protected house …………
is less likely to be burgled.
is regarded as a challenge by most criminals.
is a lot of bother to maintain.
is very unlikely to be burgled.
According to the writer, we should …………
avoid leaving our house empty.
only go out when we have to.
always keep the curtains closed.
give the impression that our house is occupied when we go out.
The writer thinks that hiding a key under a doormat or flower pot …………
is predictable.
is useful.
is imaginative.
is where you always find a spare key.
What word best replaces “desolate” in paragraph 4?
isolated
populous
dissatisfying
depressing
The 'aforementioned precautions' refer to steps that …………
will tell a burglar if your house is empty or not.
are the most important precautions to take to make your home safe.
will stop a potential burglar.
will not stop an intruder if he has decided to try and enter your home.
Gaining entry to a house through a small window …………
is surprisingly difficult.
is not as difficult as people think.
is less likely to happen than gaining entry through a door.
is tried only by very determined burglars.
According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms …………
cost a lot of money but are worth it.
are good value for money.
are luxury items.
are absolutely essential items.
The writer argues that fitting a chain and an eye hole…………
will prevent your home being burgled.
avoids you having to invite people into your home.
is only necessary for elderly people.
gives you time to check if the visitor is genuine.
What word best replaces “scrutinise” in paragraph 7?
glance
gaze
search
examine
The best title for the text is …………
Increasing household crime.
Protecting your home from intruders.
What to do if a burglar breaks into your home.
Burglary statistics
Engineers have dreaming of an underwater link between Britain and France (21) ____ 1802 .
from
during
since
ago
Finally in 1994 the Channel Tunnel ( nicknamed “ The Chunnel “ by the English ) was (22) _____ opened .
officially
regularly
correctly
typically
This fifteen billion dollar project took seven years to (23) ____.
perform
achieve
deal with
complete
The trains which go through the Chunnel can travel at up 300 km/h due to the (24) _____ electrical system .
forward
advanced
higher
increased
It is also (25) _____ for drivers since they can load their cars onto the trains .
benefit
handy
advantage
spare
They don’t need to book in (26) _____ , as trains (27) _____ every few minutes .
advance
time
ahead
future
They don’t need to book in (26) _____ , as trains (27) _____ every few minutes .
go away
exit
set out
depart
However, while on the train , there isn’t much to do and many (28) _______ the Chunnel for this
criticise
accuse
complain
blame
(29) ______ the ferries , there is no duty-free shopping
Opposite
Not alike
Unlike
Dissimilar
no videogame parlou or refreshment stand (30) ______ can you look outside and enjoy the view .
Nor
Either
Neither
Not
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions:
international
entertain
Vietnamese
politics
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions:
polite
children
husband
mother
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions:
economy
communicate
unemployment
particular
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions:
rhinoceros
curriculum
kindergarten
discriminate
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions:
project
support
secure
believe
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions:
tornado
idea
coherent
almost
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions:
instrument
enthusiasm
accent
influence
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions:
electrician
insincere
argumentative
interview
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions:
refrigerator
cathedral
extraordinary
discipline
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions:
severe
statue
romance
endurance
Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
(A) All the staff in Tam's film (B) are expected to do (C) some overtime, if the need (D) rises.
All the staff
are
some overtime
rises
(A) Many Civil War battles (B) were fought in Virginia than in any (C) other(D) state.
Many
were fought
other
state
The arthropods, (A) including insects and spiders, (B) are great(C) economic and medical (D) significance
including
are great
economic
significance
Within the Alamo (A) was one hundred and eighty men, more than (B) two thirds of whom had recently (C) migrated from (D) near-by states.
was
two thirds of whom
migrated
near-by
Even the most (A) discriminating gourmet will agree (B) that food in the south is as good (C) as any other (D) region in the country.
discriminating
that
as any
region
The skin receives (A) nearly (B) the third of the blood (C) pumped out (D) by the heart.
nearly
the
pumped out
by
I (A) had my motorbike (B) repair yesterday (C) but now it still doesn’t (D) work.
had
repair
but now
work
If you are working (A) with young children in a (B) primary school, you (C) will find that teaching lively songs and rhymes (D) are very popular.
with
primary
will find
are
Paris has been (A) well-known (B) about its famous (C) monuments, beautiful music, and wonderful restaurants (D) for over 100 years.
well-known
about
monuments
for
Foreign students who (A) are doing a decision (B) about which school (C) to attend may not know exactly where (D) the choices are located.
are doing
about which
to attend
the choices
Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
The vase is definitely not_______, but just a very good imitation.
real
factual
genuine
true
I walked away as calmly as I could. __________, they would have thought I was a thief.
In case
If so
Or else
Owing to
I like that photo very much. Could you make an _____ for me?
increase
enlargement
extension
expansion
Do you think you can meet the _________ given by our teacher ?
deadline
line
dead
D face
There are several means of mass communication. The newspaper is one. Television is ______.
another
other
the another
the other
We should not …………… the other person’s formality as stiffness or unfriendliness.
notice
interpret
think
translate
She often battles with her daughter …………. her irresponsibility for disposing ………… the garbage can.
against/ of
about/ away
against/ with
about/ of
His play made a tremendous………….on audience.
result
affect
impact
collision
Unmarried middle-aged ladies usually dislike being called ……….although it is technically the correct word to use.
old maids
spinsters
maidens
bachelors
-"Haven’t you been here before?" - "_______ "
No, I was here in 1999.
Yes, I was here in 1999.
No, I haven’t
B or C
As a model, you have to ………. the art of walking in high heels.
master
grasp
study
gain
Smith: “I’m afraid I can’t come with you.” John: “________”
What a shame!
It’s shameful!
Thank you
I don’t think so
They are bring in ………….changes to the way the office is run.
large
radical
deep
immense
Some people feel that television should give less ……… to sport.
programmes
coverage
concern
involvement
I wish Ben worked as hard as Mary ..................
did
had
does
would
Mr. Lam supposes, .............., that he will be retiring at 60.
like most people did
like most people do
as most of people
as do most people
………the cave was found, millions of visitors from many countries have come to look at its beauty.
When
Since
While
Unless
……… the steps when you go in.
Consider
Mind
Attend
Look
The car burst into ……… but the driver managed to escape .
fire
burning
heat
flames
The interviewees are supposed to give their answers to the job offers …………..
on the spot
all in all
beyond the joke
with in reach
Jane changed her major from French to business __________
with hopes to be able easier to locate employment
hoping she can easier get a job
with the hope for being able to find better a job
hoping to find a job more easily
Are you sure you told me ? I don’t recall _________ about it .
having told
having been told
to have told
to have been told
Before the meeting finished, they had arranged when ______ next.
they met
they to meet
to meet
should they meet
The staff can’t take leaves at the same time. They have to take holidays ….. rotation.
on
under
by
in
The campaign raised far more than the . . . . . of $20.000.
aim
object
goal
target
We have a …. future ahead with little comfort, food or hope.
cruel
pessimistic
grim
fierce
Only thoroughly unpleasant people leave the ……… of their picnics to spoil the appearance of the countryside.
rest
remainder
remains
rester
She was overwhelmed with honor ………. recognition ……….. her bravery.
with/of
on/in
by/about
in/of
This is the stone bed………the king had lain before he died in the 14th century.
however
of which
wherever
where
An accident in the power station may result in large ………. of radiation being released.
numbers
number
amount
amounts
Mark the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
“It is a really difficult matter to decide how to solve now. I will need time to think it over”.
to sleep on it
to make it better
to make up for it
to think out of time
“He insisted on listening to the entire story”.
part
funny
whole
interesting
When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
be related to
be interested in
pay all attention to
express interest in
He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking.
steers me
irritates me
moves me
frightens me
School uniform is required in most of Vietnamese schools.
divided
depended
compulsory
paid
Scientists warn of the impending extinction of many species of plants and animals.
irrefutable
imminent
formidable
absolute
The aircraft carrier is indispensable in naval operations against sea or shore based enemies.
unique
novel
exotic
vital
I’d rather stay in a hotel with all the amenities than camp in the woods.
expenses
friends
sports
conveniences
The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.
busy
comfortable
free
relaxed
Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to brightness.
shine
record
categorize
diversify
