40 CÂU HỎI
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line.
A. genuine
B. guy
C. generate
D. geneticist
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line.
A. breath
B. spread
C. break
D. headline
Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question.
A. briefcase
B. journalism
C. calculate
D. apply
Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question.
A. redundant
B. terrorism
C. unique
D. officer
Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question.
A. bigoted
B. perpetrate
C. relativism
D. picturesquely
Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence.
They came to inspect the house _________ buying it.
A. in the event of
B. with reference to
C. with a view to
D. on account of
The boy who failed the exam has to take another one, ?
A. did he
B. hasn’t he
C. didn’t he
D. doesn’t he
It is _______ knowledge in the village that Mr. and Mrs. Thorne quarrel violently several time a week.
A. common
B. complete
C. normal
D. usual
_________ passenger pigeon, one of several species of extinct birds, was hunted to extinction over _________ few decades.
A. The / Ø
B. Ø / the
C. The / a
D. A / the
Don’t be angry with Sue. All that she did in good______
A. hope
B. belief
C. idea
D. faith
Mrs. Brown always ______ in a crowd because she wore large hats.
A. found against
B. looked up
C. stood out
D. showed up
Mary bought______ hat yesterday.
A. a red big plastic hat
B. a big red plastic hat
C. a plastic big red hat
D. a bit plastic red hat
______ the two sisters, Mary is _______.
A. Of/ the prettier
B. Between/ the prettiest
C. Of/ prettier
D. Between/ the prettier
Helen: “I love your gardens. The plants are well taken care of!”
Ingrid: “Thanks. Yes, I suppose I’ve always __________.”
A. had green fingers
B. let nature take its course
C. made it down on my luck
D. drawn the short straw
My old riding boots served me well for eleven years before they finally ________.
A. wore off
B. broke down
C. wore out
D. broke up
_______ of birds over a city usually predict cold weather.
A. Herds
B. Packs
C. Flocks
D. Groups
We might have to change our plans for the weekend and, _______ we’ll let you know as soon as possible.
A. in case
B. if so
C. providing
D. supposing
It’s one of the worst books I’ve ever read. Its only redeeming ___________ is that it’s quite short.
A. aspect
B. element
C. feature
D. factor
- Well, I’m sorry, that’s all I can offer you. - ____________.
A. Take it or forget it
B. Get it or forget it
C. Take it or leave it
D. Leave it or take it
He has been unable to find a job _______ with his ability as an accountant.
A. appropriate
B. suitable
C. requisite
D. commensurate
The money that some professional sportsmen earn shouldn’t impress anyone when you take into (51)__ __the fact that only a few of them manage
A. reflection
B. attention
C. examination
D. consideration
And once they reach their (52) __and display their talent at their best, they are fully conscious that their brilliant careers won’t last forever.
A. prime
B. shape
C. best
D. capacity
They live under a constant pressure of being (53) and subsequently replaced by someone who is younger, faster and more accomplished.
A. outcast
B. outshone
C. outstayed
D. outgrown
For that reason, objectives like retirement benefits and pensions are (54)_______great concern to all professional athletes.
A. with
B. in
C. at
D. of
Some of the retired competitors go as far as to organize strikes and rallies to voice their protest against any policy unresponsive to their demand (55)_____the younger professionals seek more upgrading solutions to the problem as more and more of them attach a proper significance to (56)___a solid education, even at university level.
A. whereby
B. whereas
C. whereupon
D. wherein
Some of the retired competitors go as far as to organize strikes and rallies to voice their protest against any policy unresponsive to their demand (55)_____the younger professionals seek more upgrading solutions to the problem as more and more of them attach a proper significance to (56)___a solid education, even at university level.
A. mastering
B. learning
C. receiving
D. attending
Such an approach should help them find interesting and well-paid jobs (57)____their sports career is over.
A. right away
B. promptly
C. barely
D. once
A completely new strategy has been devised by the schools priding themselves (58)_____supporting their own teams.
A. with
B. on
C. for
D. in
By these practical and most effective (59)___, combining education with sports activity, the (60)___of the professional athlete as being brainless and unintelligent may eventually be chânging to the sportsmen’s benefit.
A. grounds
B. results
C. factors
D. means
By these practical and most effective (59)___, combining education with sports activity, the (60)___of the professional athlete as being brainless and unintelligent may eventually be changing to the sportsmen’s benefit.
A. vision
B. outlook
C. image
D. judgment
Why does the author mention the telephone in paragraph 2?
A. To demonstrate that even technology like the telephone is not available to all
B. To argue that basic telephone service is a first step to using the Internet
C. To contrast the absence of telephone usage with that of Internet usage
D. To describe the development of communications from telephone to Internet
Which of the sentences below best expresses the information in the statement “Although the number ............. or the Internet.” in the paragraph 2?
A. Most of the people in the world use the Internet now because the number of computers has been increasing every year.
B. The number of people who use computers and the Internet is increasing every year, but most people in the world still do not have connections.
C. The number of computers that can make the Internet available to most of the people in the world is not increasing fast enough.
D. The Internet is available to most of the people in the world, even though they don't have their own computer terminals.
The word “eliminate” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. accept
B. dispute
C. define
D. remove
Based on information in paragraph 3, which of the following best explains the term "digital divide?"
A. The number of Internet users in developing nations
B. The disparity in the opportunity to use the Internet
C. Differences in socioeconomic levels among Internet users
D. Segments of the population with Internet access
Why does the author give details about the percentages of Internet users in paragraph 3?
A. To prove that there are differences in opportunities among social groups
B. To argue for more Internet connections at all levels of society
C. To suggest that improvements in Internet access are beginning to take place
D. To explain why many people have Internet connections now
According to paragraph 3, which of the following households would be least likely to have access to the Internet?
A. A household with one parent
B. A black household
C. A Hispanic household
D. A household with both parents
The word “those” in the passage refers to
A. classrooms
B. students
C. schools
D. concentrations
According to paragraph 4, why are fewer women and minorities employed in the field of computer technology?
A. They are not admitted to the degree programs.
B. They do not possess the educational qualifications.
C. They do not have an interest in technology.
D. They prefer training for jobs with higher salaries.
The word “concentrations” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. protections
B. numbers
C. confidence
D. support
What can be inferred from paragraph 6 about Internet access?
A. Better computers need to be designed.
B. Schools should provide newer computers for students.
C. The cost of replacing equipment is a problem.
D. Technology will be more helpful in three years.