Đề 19

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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.

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.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. She'll take the flight for the early meeting, _______?

English ________ at state schools as a compulsory lesson for 20 years until last year.

They were deeply shocked ______ her rebellious behavior.

_______ you begin to learn a language, the easier it is.

Despite giving birth to three children, Joana is such a _________ lady.

Linda took great photos of butterflies while she _______ in the forest.

_____ the sky was grey and cloudy, we went to the beach.

As soon as I _____, I’m going to return to my hometown.

________ hard all day, I was exhausted.

These quick and easy _______ can be effective in the short term, but they have a cost.

The Japanese market _________ 35 per cent of the company's revenue.

The biggest fear is that humans might _________ control over robots.

The talks were meant to break down _________ between the two groups.

Failing to submit the proposal on time was _________ for Tom.

In state schools, students have to follow a National _________ specified by the Ministry of Education and Training.

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. 

Every time he opens his mouth, he immediately regrets what he said. He’s always putting  his foot in his mouth.

In the Navajo household, grandparents and other relatives play indispensable roles in raising the children.

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. 

I must have a watch since punctuality is imperative in my new job.

He’ll give Joe a red rose and a lovey- dovey poem he wrote.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes the following exchanges. 

- Mike: “My first English test was not as good as I expected.” 

- Thomas: “__________________” 

- John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?” 

- Linda: “___________________”

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each other numbered blanks. 

            Wind is a clean source of renewable energy that produces no air or water pollution. And since the wind is free, operational costs are nearly zero (26) _______ a turbine is erected. Mass production and technology advances are making turbines cheaper, and (27) _______ governments offer tax incentives to spur wind-energy development. Drawbacks include complaints from (28) _______ that wind turbines are ugly and noisy. The slowly rotating blades can also kill birds and bats, but not nearly as many as cars, power lines, and high-rise buildings do. The wind is also variable: If it's not blowing, there's no electricity generated. Nevertheless, the wind energy industry is (29) _______. Thanks to global efforts to combat climate change, such as the Paris Agreement, renewable energy is seeing a boom in growth, in (30) _______ wind energy has led the way. From 2000 to 2015, cumulative wind capacity around the world increased from 17,000 megawatts to more than 430,000 megawatts. In 2015, China also surpassed the EU in the number of installed wind turbines and continues to lead installation efforts. 

(Adapted from https://www.nationalgeographic.com/) 

Mass production and technology advances are making turbines cheaper, and (27) ___ governments offer tax incentives to spur wind-energy development.

Drawbacks include complaints from (28) _______ that wind turbines are ugly and noisy.

Nevertheless, the wind energy industry is (29) _______.

Thanks to global efforts to combat climate change, such as the Paris Agreement, renewable energy is seeing a boom in growth, in (30) _______ wind energy has led the way.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the question.

Some doctors think that you should drink a glass of water each morning. You should drink this water first thing, before doing anything else. The temperature of the water should be similar to body temperature; neither too hot nor too cold.

Why should you drink this water? Water helps your body in many ways. It helps clean out your kidneys. It prepares your stomach for digestion. Water can also help your intestines work better. After drinking water, the intestines can more easily take out nutrients from our food. Water also helps us go to the bathroom more easily.

Scientists suggest that people take in 1,600 milliliters of water each day. But don’t drink all of that water in one sitting. If you do, your kidneys will have to work much harder to eliminate it. It’s better to drink some in the morning and some in the afternoon. Some people think it’s better to drink between meals and not during meals. They think water dilutes the juices produced in our stomachs. This can interfere with normal digestion.

Are you drinking enough water every day? Check the color of your urine. If it is light yellow, you are probably drinking enough. If your urine is very dark yellow, you probably need to drink more water. A little more water each day could make you much healthier.

(Adapted from Reading Challenge 1 by Casey Malarcher and Andrea Janzen)

What is the main idea of the passage?

According to the passage, water is good for the following organs of the body, EXCEPT ___________.

The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ___________.

The word “eliminate” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______________.

Which of the following is NOT true?

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the question.

Grandparents are becoming the forgotten generation, with youngsters now too busy to listen to their stories from the olden days.

A study of 1,000 five to 18 year-olds reveals just 21 per cent will visit their older relatives to hear about how their lives were different in the past; such as where they worked, how it was living in the war, and how they met the love of their life. More than half of youths have no idea what job their grandparent did before retirement – admitting they’d never thought to ask. Sadly, one in 10 admitted they are simply not interested in their grandmother’s or grandad’s previous job or talents and interests, and a quarter only turn up to see them for pocket money. But 23 per cent claim the reason they don’t know anything about their older relatives is because they don’t really get the chance to talk properly.

Geoff Bates, spokesman for McCarthy & Stone’s Inspirational Generation campaign, said: “We know this generation have lived full lives with heroic tales to tell and so much to offer, but how many of us have actually thought to ask these questions of our older family members? We want to shout about the amazing feats retirees have achieved in their lifetime and put the spotlight on the wonderfully colorful lives of today’s older people. We are calling on parents and children to talk to their grandparents, to find out what they have done in their lives – and continue to do, and tell us all about it so we can give them the credit they deserve.”

Researchers found that although 65 per cent of youngsters do see their grandparents every single week, 37 per cent claim this is only because their parents want them to. And while 39 per cent talk to their grandparents on the phone, Facebook or Skype at least once a week – 16 per cent once a day – conversation is rarely focused on what they are doing or have done in the past. Four in 10 kids have no idea what their grandparents proudest achievements are, while 30 per cent don’t know if they have any special skills or talents. And 42 per cent don’t spend any time talking about their grandparent’s history – and are therefore clueless about what their grandmother or grandad was like when they were younger. Perhaps due to this lack of communication and respect, just six per cent of children say they look up to their grandparents as a role model and inspiration. However, grandchildren are agreed their grandparents are both loving and friendly, while 43 per cent think they’re funny – with 23 per cent admitting they often have more fun with their elderly relatives than their parents.

(Source: https://www.independent.co.uk)

Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?

According to the study in paragraph 2, which information is NOT true?

The word “feats” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _________________.

What does the word “they” in paragraph 3 refer to?

It can be inferred from paragraph 3 that McCarthy & Stone’s Inspirational Generation campaign ____________________.

According to the last paragraph, the proportion of the young voluntarily visiting their older family members every week is _____________.

The word “inspiration” in the last paragraph mostly means ________.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the followingquestions.

We (A) had (B) dinner when the (C) phone suddenly (D) rang.

There were (A) only a few classrooms and its (B) walls were made of (C) mud and (D) straw.

Until the invention (A) of the telephone, skyscrapers (B) were not considered (C) very practicable (D).

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 is a long time since we last met each other.

"If I were you, I would take a break," Tom said to Daisy.

It is impossible for you to buy a big house with little money

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

You are not tactful; that is why you are always offending other people.

He not only studies well, but also he sings well.