30 CÂU HỎI
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from that of the other three in pronunciation.
A. admired
B. attached
C. locked
D. missed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from that of the other three in pronunciation.
A. humiliated
B. public
C. stunned
D. upbeat
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of stress.
A. memorable
B. problem
C. relationship
D. sibling
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of stress.
A. security
B. situation
C. connection
D. deduce
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answers.
_______ parents joined the survey on uniforms; the hall was almost empty.
A few
B. Quite a few
C. Very few
D. Several
After much persuasion, Lisa managed to _______ attending the family reunion.
A. make her brother up
B. put her brother down
C. talk her brother into
D. turn her brother down
Steel is _______ as expensive as gold. Gold is the most precious metal.
A: just quite
B. by far
C. much more
D. nowhere near
Crime rates in the two cities have been falling at a similar _______.
A: figure
B. pace
C. rate
D. speed
It happened, whether _______ or design, that Steve and I were the last two people to leave.
A: at stake
B. by accident
C. in trouble
D. on purpose
Friendship Everlasting is a teenage film where the bonds of friendship are tested and celebrated. Set in a suburban high school, the story follows a group of friends (10) ________ the trials of adolescence
A. acting
B. looking
C. strengthening
D. navigating
Rarely (11) ________ the themes of loyalty and self-discovery been so compellingly explored.
A. has
B. have
C. did
D. do
By the film’s end, it (12) ________ that true friendship, once formed, is never truly lost. This movie is a must-watch for its poignant portrayal of enduring companionship.
A. is understood
B. was understood
C. has understood
D. understands
I hope (13) ________ well! I just needed to vent a bit about this TV show I’ve been watching—it’s driving me up the wall!
A. you’re doing
B. you did
C. you were doing
D. you’ll do
Every episode feels like the same thing over and over again. The plot hardly moves forward, and the characters keep (14) ________ the worst decisions possible. I don’t know why I keep watching it; maybe I’m just hoping it’ll get better. But every time I tune in, I find myself more frustrated than the last.
A. make
B. to make
C. making
D. made
Have you seen it? Please tell me you understand my pain, or better yet, tell me it gets better later on?
Anyway, (15) ________ catch up soon. Maybe you can recommend something better to watch!
A. fancy
B. I suggest
C. let’s
D. why not
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph in each of the following questions.
a. As a result, my mood soured even more as the minutes ticked by.
b. One of the most annoying situations I’ve ever experienced was this one time I was stuck in traffic for hours.
c. Then, the air conditioning in my car stopped working, which only added to my frustration.
d. Yet worse, every radio station seemed to play the same five songs on repeat.
e. Though the situation was highly irritating, it taught me the value of patience and preparedness for unexpected delays.
f. Firstly, the delay made me late for an important meeting.
g. Despite this, I tried to remain calm and use the time to catch up on some audiobooks.
A. f-c-d-e-b-g-a
B. b-f-c-d-a-g-e
C. a-b-d-c-e-g-f
D. e-d-c-f-g-e-b
a. These differing perspectives can lead to misunderstandings and frustrations.
b. When handled with empathy and respect, these arguments can ultimately strengthen family relationships.
c. Therefore, effective communication is essential in resolving these conflicts, allowing both sides to express their concerns and desires.
d. Family arguments between parents and teenage children often arise due to contrasting viewpoints and expectations.
e. Firstly, parents might impose rules and guidelines they believe are in their child’s best interest, while teenagers seek more independence and freedom.
A. e-c-f-b-d-a
B. d-e-a-f-c-b
C. d-a-e-c-f-b
D. b-a-e-c-f-d
Becoming an empty nester is often seen as a time for more freedom, but it can also make some parents feel sad and anxious. (18) __________, happens when children leave home.
A. Its emotional experience, calling empty syndrome nest
B. Which emotional experience, call empty nest syndrome
C. This emotional experience, called empty nest syndrome
D. These emotional experiences, to call syndrome empty nest
happens when children leave home. Dr. Marjorie Collins and Angela Pearce talk about (19) __________, especially those with just parents and children
A. how to affect change family
B. how this change affects families
C. where this change affects families
D. what does this change affect families
especially those with just parents and children. Dr. Collins suggests parents can enjoy this new time (20) __________ and introduce new activities into their lives
A. by finding their roles
B. with to find their roles
C. about to find their roles
D. and finding their roles
According to the Empty Nesters Report, 41.1% of parents feel sad when (21) __________ leave, but 51.4% feel happy, showing mixed feelings
A. our children
B. his children
C. those children
D. their children
The report also says being an empty nester can bring benefits like more spontaneity and simpler daily routines. For parents (22) __________,
A. it is hard to find adjustment
B. found it hard to adjust
C. finding it hard to adjust
D. to find it hard to adjust
Overall, empty nest syndrome can not only bring different feelings, (23) __________ for personal growth and new experiences.
A. however it also opens up chances
B. but it also opens up chances
C. also opens up chances
D. and also opening up chances
What is the purpose of this passage?
A. To instruct people how to protect their houses against burglaries
B. To warn people about how often burglaries can take place
C. To advertise different tools to stop burglaries
D. To inform people of different times and forms of burglaries
What can be inferred about doors and windows?
A. Keeping all doors locked should be the first thing to do before going to bed.
B. It comes as a surprise to know quite a few burglars simply get in through unlocked doors.
C. All doors and windows must have high-quality deadbolts to prevent burglaries.
D. It is essential that the locks at the main entry points be double-checked for security.
The word startle can be best replaced by
A. wound.
B. shock.
C. photograph
D. discourage
An alarm system __________.
A. can send information to the police.
B. can inform you about the latest burglaries in your home.
C. can only be operated in your house.
D. can deter your neighbours from breaking in.
To prevent burglaries, it is advisable
A. to update your trips on social media.
B. to join hands with neighbours.
C. to display your treasures in locked windows.
D. to ask the police to watch your house.
The author is most likely to agree that
A. the six measures mentioned can totally stop burglaries if taken at the same time.
B. burglary prevention is essential to improve your home security.
C. complex measures are less effective than simple ones.
D. preventing burglaries requires patience and money.
Which of the following is NOT emphasized to stop burglaries?
A. joint efforts
B. consciousness
C. deterrence
D. heavy fines