40 CÂU HỎI
I knew it was the wrong choice (1) ______ right from the outset.
A. though
B. although
C. even though
D. as though
I’ve always been a(n) (2) ______ person so I enjoyed the social side of university, but I really struggled with the coursework.
A. argumentative
B. gregarious
C. conscientious
D. objective
Soon my tutor noticed that I wasn’t (3) ______ my classmates and called me in for a chat.
A. coming up against
B. putting up with
C. catching up with
D. getting round to
She was really understanding and suggested (4) ______ in on lectures in different subjects to see if any of them might suit me better.
A. I sit
B. I sat
C. my sitting
D. me to sit
then I went along to an engineering class and realised I (5) ______ my niche.
A. found
B. would find
C. had been finding
D. had found
I switched courses and I’m (6) ______ I did!
A. ecstatic
B. glad
C. thrilled
D. delighted
Dry January is a yearly challenge during which people refrain (7) ______ consuming alcohol.
A. for
B. from
C. of
D. off
People who drink heavily may (8) ______ a hard time completely quitting alcohol and may need to slowly cut back on their consumption.
A. have
B. find
C. get
D. make
Surrounding yourself with (9) ______ people, such as supportive friends and family and people also (10) ______ part in Dry January
A. absent-minded
B. open-minded
C. single-minded
D. like-minded
Surrounding yourself with (9) ______ people, such as supportive friends and family and people also (10) ______ part in Dry January
A. take
B. taken
C. taking
D. who take
If your nights and weekends are usually spent socializing at bars and (11) ______ alcohol-heavy environments
A. other
B. others
C. the other
D. another
consider (12) ______ up for a class to learn a skill you’ve always wanted to master.
A. sign
B. signing
C. to sign
D. to signing
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best arrangement of sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.
a. Andy: That’s right. Iwant to buy a new skateboard.
b. Mrs. Ashton: Well, would you like to sortout my garage? It hasn’t beentidied for years.
c. Mrs. Ashton:So, your father wastelling me that you want toearn some extra pocket money.
(Adapted from ThiNK 12 – Unit 1)
A. b-c-a
B. b-a-c
C. c-a-b
D. c-b-a
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best arrangement of sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.
a. Tina: That sounds awful. You should always wear a helmet when you ride—head injuries can be very serious.
b. Greg: It’s been a rough couple of days. I fell off my bike on the way to work. I cut my arm, scraped and bruised my knee.
c. Tina: Oh my gosh! What happened to you, Greg?
d. Greg: Yeah, I should’ve been more careful. And if that wasn’t enough, I sprained my ankle yesterday while jogging. That’s why I’m limping now.
e. Tina: But it snowed yesterday. Don’t you know that you shouldn’t run if the streets are icy?
(Adapted from Explore New Worlds 12 – Unit 9. Danger)
A. c-b-a-d-e
B. b-a-d-c-e
C. c-d-a-b-e
D. b-c-d-e-a
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best arrangement of sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.
Dear Ms White,
I am writing to apply for the position of Graduate Website Developer as advertised on the jobsearch.com website. Please find my CV enclosed.
a. In the future I would like to develop websites for multinational companies.
b. I am currently studying Business Studies and this course has prepared me for the position in a number of ways.
c. I can use various computer programmes such as Excel, Microsoft Office and PowerPoint. I also write my own blog.
d. It has involved a lot of teamwork and has required a large amount of self-motivation. During the course I have helped design basic websites for new companies.
e. I am an enthusiastic and determined person and I have very good attention to detail. I would like the opportunity to meet and show you my passion for web development.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my application. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Yours sincerely.
Najat El-Amin
(Adapted from C-21 Smart 12 – Unit 10. Flying high)
A. e-c-a-b-d
B. b-a-d-e-c
C. c-b-e-d-a
D. b-d-c-a-e
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best arrangement of sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.
a. One possible explanation is that they have healthy lifestyle habits. So how can you develop these habits?
b. Start by looking at food labels, paying attention to ingredients and nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals.
c. Furthermore, add more fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet, and remember to eat a big breakfast and a small dinner.
d. Avoid having food with too much salt or sugar, such as fast food.
e. Life expectancy has generally increased over the past few decades, and some people enjoy a longer and healthier life than others.
(Adapted from Global Success 11 – Unit 1. A long and healthy life)
A. e-b-d-c-a
B. e-a-b-d-c
C. b-c-e-a-d
D. b-e-a-c-d
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best arrangement of sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.
a. Dan Price is the CEO of a Seattle-based company.
b. Topay for this, he cut his own salary to the same amount.
c. The results? Happier employees, a thriving company, and Price proving that some-times,generosity can be good business.
d. In 2015, he made a bold move: he raised the salaries of all ofhis workers to $70,000 a year, a figure well above the U.S. average.
e. Interestingly, according to a study byPrinceton University in 2010, earning around $75,000 per year is the recipe for peak happiness and satisfaction.
(Adapted from Explore New Worlds 12 – Unit 4. The Good Life)
A. e-a-d-b-c
B. a-d-b-e-c
C. a-d-c-e-b
D. e-a-d-c-b
In Vietnam, there are two types of traditional medicine (18) ______.
A. that date back thousands of years to its rural villages
B. having dated back thousands of years to its rural villages
C. trace their origins back thousands of years to its rural villages
D. of which origins are traced back thousands of years to its rural villages
Both Thuốc Nam and Thuốc Bắc are herbal medicines using fresh and dried herbs, and plants. (19) ______.
A. Their preparation processes bear some similarities.
B. These ingredients differ for each medicine.
C. The key similarity lies in preparation methods.
D. The main difference is in their preparation.
Thuốc Bắc, however, (20) ______, and often involves brewing and boiling the herbs to create medicinal mixtures.
A. whose preparation is less complicated
B. being prepared with more complication
C. has a more complicated preparation
D. is prepared less complicatedly
Herbs like mint are commonly used for colds and the flu. (21) ______.
A. Compared to the use in treating diabetes of Vietnamese bitter melon (mướp đắng or khổ qua), lá vông is more efficient in helping better sleep.
B. In spite of mướp đắng or khổ qua (Vietnamese bitter melon) helping treat diabetes, lá vông is the better choice to improve sleep quality.
C. While Vietnamese bitter melon (mướp đắng or khổ qua) is used in diabetes treatment, lá vông can help people sleep better.
D. Unlike the use of mướp đắng or khổ qua (Vietnamese bitter melon) in diabetes treatment, lá vông is believed to improve sleep quality.
(22) ______.
A. Many people prefer these remedies over visiting hospitals for serious illnesses.
B. These treatments are widely recognized as being safer than modern medicine.
C. This ensures that the ancient practice continues to thrive in modern times.
D. This highlights the government’s efforts to preserve traditional cultural values.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the unusual jobs?
A. golf ball diver
B. legal bank robber
C. passenger pusher
D. train cleaner
The word ‘they’ in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. attendants
B. locations
C. commuters
D. pushers
The word ‘chicken-hearted’ in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by _____.
A. cowardly
B. courageous
C. feeble
D. reluctant
The word ‘licensed’ in paragraph 4 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
A. unauthorised
B. unverified
C. recognised
D. certified
Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
A. Think of stealing from a bank without needing to break in or use any force.
B. Think of stealing from a bank but in a way that can escape punishment later.
C. Think of stealing from a bank while avoiding being caught and dealing with police.
D. Think of stealing from a bank but not having to face jail time or other conse-quences.
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Golf ball divers collect lost golf balls without using any special equipment.
B. Golf ball divers are responsible for reselling collected balls after cleaning them.
C. Overcrowded trains in Japan call for train pushers to ensure efficient boarding.
D. Modern day legal bank robbers no longer use traditional tactics to test bank security.
In which paragraph does the author describe an explanatory relationship?
A. Paragraph 1
B. Paragraph 2
C. Paragraph 3
D. Paragraph 4
In which paragraph does the author mention something as a double-edged sword?
A. Paragraph 1
B. Paragraph 2
C. Paragraph 3
D. Paragraph 4
Where in paragraph 1 or paragraph 2 does the following sentence best fit?
Starbucks has become a popular haunt for teens, and influencer-backed energy drinks—many of which are caffeinated—have a massive reach online.
A. [I]
B. [II]
C. [III]
D. [IV]
The word ‘skyrocketing’ in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
A. escalating
B. multiplying
C. plunging
D. surging
Which of the following best summarises paragraph 2?
A. Many parents are well aware of how much caffeine their teens take in.
B. Caffeine consumption among teens is a growing concern for health experts.
C. A considerable number of teens get their caffeine from coffee and energy drinks.
D. Various sources contribute to teens’ caffeine intake, with soda being the most common.
According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT an effect of caffeine?
A. hindering calcium absorption
B. boosting alertness and energy levels
C. increasing nervousness
D. reducing risks of memory loss
The word ‘them’ in paragraph 4 refers to ______.
A. kids and teens
B. bodies
C. brains
D. effects
The phrase ‘cautioned against’ in paragraph 5 can be replaced by ______
A. warned about
B. advised to use
C. given broad-based support
D. disregarded completely
Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 6?
A. A daily caffeine intake of 100 milligrams is beneficial for teens.
B. Teens are encouraged to drink less than 100 milligrams of caffeine once a day.
C. Caffeine is unsafe for teens unless consumed more than 100 milligrams a day.
D. Teenagers ought to avoid consuming over 100 milligrams of caffeine per day.
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The stimulating effects of caffeine reach their peak about 60 minutes after intake and may last up to four hours.
B. Over a quarter of parents reported their teens frequently consuming caffeine, according to a survey.
C. Health professionals say the guidance is fair, but teens can still have some caffeine every once in a while.
D. Excessive caffeine can disrupt sleep and worsen health issues in general in kids as their bodies are more vulnerable.
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Caffeine overconsumption is more dangerous for teenagers than for adults.
B. Caffeine can provide certain health benefits for adults but also has drawbacks.
C. Many teens regularly take in caffeine without being conscious of their health concerns.
D. Artificial sweeteners are among the three ingredients in caffeinated drinks that are harmful to teens’ health.
Which of the following best summarises the passage?
A. Energy drinks and other caffeinated beverages are an effective way for teenagers to stay alert and focused, provided they do not exceed daily limits.
B. Experts urge teens not to consume too much caffeine due to its potential risks, at the same time recommending moderation and awareness of its effects.
C. Caffeine is generally detrimental for people of all ages, though its benefits, including lowered risks of certain diseases, may be a redeeming feature.
D. Teenagers should stricly eliminate caffeine from their diets, as its negative effects on health and brain development make any amount unsafe for consumption.