50 CÂU HỎI
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
_______ swimming is considered to be ________ good way of losing weight.
A. The / a
B. Ø / a
C. A/ the
D.The/ the
_______, they discovered that their house had been burgled.
A. On their return from the trip
B. They had returned from the trip
C. To have returned from the trip
D.After they have returned from the trip
When he went to Egypt, he knew _______ no Arabic, but within 6 months he had become extremely fluent.
A. virtually
B. barely
C. entirely
D.scarcely
_______ young girls think cosmetic surgery is safe, it still carries all the risks of surgery.
A. Despite
B. Since
C. Although
D.Because of
This time tomorrow ________ on the beach sunbathing and drinking freshly squeezed fruit juice!
A. I'll have been lying
B. I will be lying
C. I'll have lain
D.I will lie
That's exactly what I mean, Tom. You've _______.
A. put your foot in it
B. put two and two together
C. killed two birds with one stone
D.hit the nail on the head
The lottery winner was willing to spend a considerable sum of money to ________ to charity to help those in need.
A. give away
B. give in
C. give back
D.give up
The schoolboy's excuse wasn't _______ at all. Nobody in the classroom believed in the far-fetched story he told.
A. credential
B. credible
C. credulous
D.creditable
Having undergone many changes over the years, Ao dai is still worn ________ pride by Vietnamese women.
A. of
B. with
C. in
D. under
Lady Gaga would never forget _______ the Best Original Song prize for 'Shallow’.
A. being awarded
B. to have awarded
C. to be awarded
D.having awarded
Only if I had known the difference __________ the more expensive car.
A. I would have bought
B. would I have bought
C. would I buy
D.would I bought
_______ only in the Andes, the plant is used by local people to treat skin diseases.
A. Found
B. Having found
C. Finding
D.Founded
The boy has a collection of ________.
A. valuable Australian old postage stamp
B. old valuable Australian postage stamp
C. valuable old Australian postage stamp
D.old Australian valuable postage stamp
According to new regulations, car drivers will be fined up to VNÐ 30-40 million (US dollar 1.297-1.729) and have their driving license _______ for 22-24 months if they are caught driving under the influence of alcohol.
A. taken
B. validated
C. revoked
D.ratified
There is no point in your phoning Jane – she’s away.
A. It would be a waste of time phoning Jane - she's away.
B. Don't spend your valuable time phoning Jane - she's out.
C. Jane is very difficult to phone - she's always away.
D.You waste your time if you insist on phoning Jane - she's away.
My eldest sister started working as a freelance journalist as soon as she graduated from university.
A. Hardly had my eldest started working as a freelance journalist when she graduated from university.
B. No sooner had my eldest sister graduated from university than she started working as a freelance journalist.
C. No sooner had my eldest sister started working as a freelance journalist than she graduated from university.
D.After my eldest sister graduated from university, she had started working as a freelance journalist.
She reminded her daughter of the table manners.
A. She wanted her daughter to be more polite while eating.
B. She wanted her daughter to eat a little more slowly.
C. She wanted her daughter to leave the dinner table.
D.She wanted her daughter to remember all meal time.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Mark has been investing in improving education in less developed areas of New York.
B. The legal dispute that Mark faced started in 2006 and continued well into 2011.
C. Some of the creators of Harvard Connection used to be Mark's fellow students.
D.Mark has deliberately taken the ideas of the creators of Harvard Connection.
Which of the following statement is true according to the passage?
A. Mark did not copy the idea behind Harvard connection.
B. The Harvard Connection team were unaware of the value of Mark's company.
C. Mark stated that the two websites were not in any way alike.
D.The two parties in dispute were unable to come to an agreement.
According to the passage, as a child, Mark Zuckerberg ______.
A. sold computer programs to his friends
B. was mainly interested in playing computer games
C. developed a communication program
D. created a software package for dentists
Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
A. The Success of Facebook
B. The Legal Dispute over Facebook
C. The Harvard Connection Creators
D.The Inventor of Facebook
The word " philanthropic" in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by ______.
A. failing
B. moral
C. humanitarian
D.problematic
It can be inferred from the passage that during his time at university, Mark ________.
A. developed an unsuccessful program
B. was known for developing unsuitable software
C. made a program that was disliked by the authorities
D.produced education programs
The Facebook social network developed at Harvard ________.
A. was a collaborative project with other students
B. became Mark's full-time job after completing university
C. could only be accessed by Harvard students
D.became really successful after June 2004
The Harvard Connection network was __________.
A. for exchanging academic information
B. originally Mark's idea
C. a site for all university students
D.not interesting enough for Mark
It is stated in the first paragraph that when two people from different cultures meet, ________.
A. they do not know how to say their names
B. they very often misaddress each other
C. they may misuse each other's names
D.they will misunderstand each other
What is NOT mentioned as a reason for parents to choose names for their child?
A. a name that shows how a child is born
B. a name that brings strength to their child
C. a name that means something special
D. a name that will be lucky for their child
Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?
A. Naming is a universal culture.
B. People can choose their own names.
C. Names are selected in accordance with local customs.
D.People can change their lives by changing names.
What does the word "clans" in the passage mostly mean?
A. a number of royal families
B. large groups of families
C. upper class families
D.lower class families
What can be the best title of the reading passage?
A. Naming for a reason
B. Naming for Fun
C. Beautiful Names
D. Naming Customs
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 company will make some research on the domestic market and put forward a proposal to promote sales.
A. will make
B. on the domestic
C. put forward
D.promote sales
Globally and internationally, the 1990's stood out as the warmest decade in the history of weather records.
A. Globally and internationally
B. out
C. warmest
D. weather records
Tom said that if he had to do another homework tonight, he would not be ableto attend the concert.
A. if he had to
B. another
C. would not be able
D.to attend
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines pair of sentences in the following questions.
It's not fair to put all the blame on him. He's not the only one at fault.
A. Only the one who were involved should be punished.
B. He deserved to be punished, but the others don't.
C. It wouldn't be right to punish those who, like him, were not involved.
D.He doesn't deserve to be blamed for everything as there were others involved.
Increasing urbanization has led to problems. Cities are centers of civilization and culture.
A. Despite increasing urbanization has led to problems but cities are centers of civilization and culture.
B. In spite of increasing urbanization has led to problems but cities are centers of civilization and culture.
C. Although increasing urbanization has led to problems but cities are centers of civilization and culture.
D.Though increasing urbanization has led to problems, cities are centers of civilization and culture.
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. determine
B. rearrange
C. develop
D.distinguish
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. ostentatious
B. uncontrollable
C. competitively
D.controversial
The idea of going overseas to study can be daunting, with visions of baffling languages or nights spent in isolation while you are gradually forgotten by your friends and family. (38) ______
A. But
B. Therefore
C. However
D.Thereby
"Being (39) _______ in another culture, understanding differences and spotting similarities, living on a beach or in the mountains, (40) __________ will have an impact on every student."
A. immersed
B. interested
C. resided
D.taken
"Being (39) _______ in another culture, understanding differences and spotting similarities, living on a beach or in the mountains, (40) __________ will have an impact on every student."
A. which
B. where
C. why
D.that
Starting our research well ahead (41)_______ time can help you make the right choices.
A. on
B. in
C. of
D.off
In fact, applying to study abroad could even work to your advantage, for example, you might encounter lower (42)________ requirements.
A. entry
B. entrance
C. enter
D.entered
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Sometimes, in order to get things done, you have to take the initiative.
A. make the last decision
B. make important changes
C. raise the first idea
D.sacrifice for others
The emblem of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations was designed basing on rice – the most important crop for the Southeast Asian people.
A. banner
B. logo
C. motto
D.slogan
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Kathy and Kim are friends. They have just finished lunch in a restaurant.
Kathy: "The food is great. I'll get the bill."
Jim: "_____________”
A. Yes, speak to you soon.
B. No, this is on me.
C. It's nothing.
D.Don't mention it.
Jane is talking to Billy about the meeting.
Jane: "Is everybody happy with the decision?",
Billy: “____________”
A. That sounds like fun.
B. Yes, it is certainly.
C. No, have you?
D.Not really.
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've become a bit of a couch potato since I stopped playing football.
A. a lazy person
B. a live wire
C. a kind person
D.a nice person
That last comment of yours won the day because nobody could possibly argue with you after that.
A. was a big hit
B. was a break-through
C. was a success
D.was a failure
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. mood
B. bloom
C. stood
D.groom
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. helped
B. advertised
C. finished
D.influenced