50 câu hỏi
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.
looked
stopped
played
finished
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.
save
date
name
hat
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from other three of primary stress in each of the following questions.
confidence
tradition
memory
government
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from other three of primary stress in each of the following questions.
belief
weather
coffee
student
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
I don't think we should _________ a decision yet; we should wait until everything is examined.
do
create
take
make
_________ the weather is, the more comfortable we feel.
The more cool
The cooler
The coolest
The cool
The injured victims in the accident _______ to hospital by an ambulance.
were taken
is taken
has taken
taken
__________, I will have worked at this school for 30 years.
By the time I reach 55 years old
Until I will reach 55 years old
When I reached 55 years old
Before I had reached 55
Nam didn't go to school yesterday ______ his illness.
although
because of
in spite of
because
________ adult responsibilities, little kids sometimes think adults are no fun.
Not having
Having not
Not having had
Not to have
After missing a term through illness, he had to work hard to _______ the others.
get away from
put up with
look forward to
catch up with
I ________ dinner with my family when she phoned.
had
am having
was having
have
You should make an __________ with your doctor whenever you have a health concern.
appoint
appointing
appointment
appointed
He _________ a second clear foul and was sent off.
made
created
committed
caused
She can type, _________?
can't she
can she
isn't she
doesn't she
After three years of _______ the country's economy is finally looking a lot healthier.
letdown
bankrupt
overdraft
recession
I had to face the ________ all by myself although I was not the only one responsible for the problem.
song
music
novel
film
She was attracted to the __________ dress at the shop.
Korean blue long
long blue Korean
blue long Korean
blue Korean long
Many people in my village are surprised _________ his success.
for
at
of
in
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.
This dress is the most expensive one I've ever bought.
cheap
costly
priceless
valuable
Two days ago, representatives from the World Bank came to Vietnam to attend a special meeting to negotiate how much money should be spent on education.
standings
suspects
attendants
delegates
It is believed that conflictsbetween parents and children can be resolved through heart-to heart talks.
differences
similarities
harmonies
disagreements
Tom was too wet behind the ears to be in charge of such a difficult task.
without money
full of sincerity
lack of responsibility
full of experience
Jenifer and Kathy are in the middle of their conversation.
- Jenifer: "I believe that supermarkets are much better than traditional markets."
- Kathy: “________. Each has its own features.”
I disagree with you
That's completely true
I couldn't agree with you more
I can't help thinking the same
Tim and Mark are university students. They are going on a field trip.
- Tim: "What do we have to bring for the trip?” - Mark: "__________.”
We'll set off very early, you know.
All the course books, of course.
Well, don't make a fuss.
What an interesting book you have!
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 of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
Although education in Singapore is free, all families must pay small ‘miscellaneous' fees, (26) _______ are explained by the Ministry of Education. These fees are fairly small for public schools but don't necessarily cover additional costs for things like uniforms, transport, and school materials. Independent schools, even if part government-funded, can (27) _______ fees beyond the small amounts seen in the public school system. If you do not choose the state system and decide to find a fully private or international school, the costs are higher.
Singapore has a huge range of international schools, teaching in English and (28) _______ major world languages. Schools might use the International Baccalaureate syllabus, or a (29) ________ of another national curriculum such as the American core or Australian standard curriculum. International schools are generally of a high standard, and (30) ________ typically competitive, with testing and interviews to secure admission. You can expect the fees to vary widely depending on the specific school and the program they offer. Fees of anything from USD 15,000 to USD 30,000 a year aren't uncommon, with extras such as registration fees and deposits.
Although education in Singapore is free, all families must pay small ‘miscellaneous' fees, (26) _______ are explained by the Ministry of Education
who
where
that
which
Independent schools, even if part government-funded, can (27) _______ fees beyond the small amounts seen in the public school system.
earn
pay
count
charge
Singapore has a huge range of international schools, teaching in English and (28) _______ major world languages
another
every
the other
other
Schools might use the International Baccalaureate syllabus, or a (29) ________ of another national curriculum such
variant
difference
divergence
variety
International schools are generally of a high standard, and (30) ________ typically competitive, with testing and interviews to secure admission
moreover
therefore
however
otherwise
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.
Vietnam's population is ageing quickly. In 2017, more than 10 percent of the population will be 60 and older, and in 15-20 years the elderly will account for one-third of the total population. This raises concerns about healthcare, welfare and pensions for the elderly at a time when Vietnam is focusing on economic integration and requires a large labor force. So far two solutions have been proposed to loosen the two-child policy and to increase the retirement age to 58 for women and 62 for men. By ending the two-child policy the government expects to make up for the ageing population within the next 20 years. But its effect could be creating an uncontrollable boom in the Vietnamese population. When the government loosened the two child policy in 2015 in a trial period, in the first 6 months of 2016 the third childbirth rate increased remarkably by 7.5 percent.
Raising the retirement age has been proposed by the Ministry of Labor pending parliamentary evaluation in May 2017. While the policy is beneficial in utilizing the work experience of the elderly while creating savings in the pension budget, it also means fewer job prospects and promotion opportunities for younger generations. It is also not in the interest of all the elderly, especially the 70 percent of Vietnam's labor force working in manual labor-intensive sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing and construction in which working above the age of 50 can be at risk and unproductive. Despite these drawbacks, raising the retirement age is still considered by policymakers as one of the key solutions to the ageing population problem in Vietnam. However, these are only temporary solutions.
The best title for this passage could be ________.
Stopping the Two-child Policy in Vietnam
Raising the Retirement Age in Vietnam
How to Solve the Aging Population in Vietnam
Vietnam's Struggle against Ageing Population
The word "loosen" in paragraph 1 means ________.
tighten
strengthen
apply
weaken
In the 2nd paragraph, the writer suggests that __________.
the Ministry of Labor has applied raising the retirement age in May 2017
raising the retirement age and stopping the two-child policy can be long-term solutions
raising the retirement age can reduce job opportunities for younger generations
the elderly whose age is 50 would be dangerous if they continued to work
The word "it" in paragraph 2 refers to __________.
policy
experience
budget
evaluation
According to the passage, 70 percent of Vietnam's labor force is working in these following sectors EXCEPT _________.
garment industry
construction
agriculture
manufacturing
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.
In our connected globalized world, the languages which dominate communications and business, are placing small languages spoken in remote places under increasing pressure. Fewer and fewer people speak languages such as Liki, Taushiro and Dumi as their children shift away from the language of their ancestors towards languages that promise education, success, and the chance of a better life.
While to many parents, this may appear a reasonable choice, giving their offspring the opportunity to achieve the sort of prosperity they see on television, the children themselves often lose touch with their roots. However, in many places, the more reasonable option of bilingualism, where children learn to speak both a local and a national language, is being promoted. While individuals are free to choose if they wish to speak a minority language, national governments should be under no obligation to provide education in an economically unproductive language, especially in times of budget constraints.
Furthermore, governments have a duty to ensure that young people can fulfill their full potential, meaning that state education must provide them with the ability to speak and work in their national language and so equip them to participate responsibly in national affairs. People whose language competence does not extend beyond the use of a regional tongue have limited prospects. This means that while many people may feel a sentimental attachment to their local language, their government's position should be one of benign neglect, allowing people to speak the language, but not acting to prevent its eventual disappearance.
Many Ph.D. students studying minority languages lack the resources to develop their language skills, with the result that they have to rely on interpreters and translators to communicate with speakers of the language they are studying. This has a detrimental effect on the quality of their research. At the same time, they have to struggle against the frequently expressed opinion that minority languages serve no useful purpose and should be allowed to die a natural death. Such a view fails to take into account the fact that a unique body of knowledge and culture, built up over thousands of years, is contained in a language and that language extinction and species extinction are different facets of the same process. They are part of an impending global catastrophe which is beginning to look unavoidable.
Which of the following could best serve as the main topic of the passage?
The domination of business languages for some parts of the world.
The trend of young generation in choosing a second language.
The reasons for the decrease in the number of local languages speakers.
The comparison of national languages in the past and the modern world.
The word "constraints” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.
restrictions
surplus
depressions
crises
The word "prospects" in the 3rd paragraph could be best replaced by _________.
opportunities
products
possibilities
procedures
What can be concluded about the government in paragraph 3?
The government does not appreciate the importance of minority languages.
People who are not in the government will be allowed to speak their local languages.
The local people will be neglected at work if they use their ancestors' languages.
It's better to allow these minority languages to die naturally by neglecting them.
What does the word "they” in the fourth paragraph refer to?
resources
Ph.D. students
minority languages
language skills
What is the influence of the shortage of minority language resources on many Ph.D. students mentioned in paragraph 4?
They have to be under the pressure that the language is admitted to be extinct for good.
These students are unable to convince people to use the language they are learning.
They encounter several obstacles in understanding the language with the interpreters
Their qualified research is unlikely to accomplish due to the local people's ignorance.
Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?
Lack of language resources has a negative effect on the quality of Ph.D. students' research.
Local languages can't bring as many future education opportunities as national languages.
State education must ensure that young people speak and work in their regional languages.
Lack of language resources has a negative effect on the quality of Ph.D. students' research.
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.
Mary's voice is so beautiful that everyone likes to hear them sing.
them
beautiful
likes
voice
When I came home last Sunday evening, my parents prepare for the meal.
home
When
prepare
evening
Speech sounds are produced as a continuous sound signal rather than discreet units.
are produced
discreet
signal
Speech
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.
The last time my mom cooked chicken soup was last week.
My mother last cooked chicken soup for one week.
My mother hadn't cooked chicken soup since last week.
My mother hasn't cooked chicken soup since last week.
My mother didn't cook chicken soup one week
"You didn't return my book on time. It was your mistake." Mike said.
Mike advised me to return his book on time.
Mike blamed me for not returning his book on time.
Mike accused me for not returning his book on time.
Mike complained to me about returning his book on time.
The likelihood is that the surgery will be successful.
The surgery must not be successful.
The surgery probably will be successful.
The surgery is unnecessary to be successful.
The surgery absolutely will be successful.
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.
They didn't discuss before the final presentation. Now they regret that.
If they had discussed before the final presentation, they would not have regretted it now.
If only they could discuss before the final presentation.
They wished they had discussed before the final presentation.
If it hadn't been for the discussion before the final presentation, they regret it now.
The university finally decided to grant the most three excellent students. Right before that, they discussed and considered the candidate's potential.
But for the final decision to grant the most three excellent students, the university discussed and considered the candidate's potential
Hardly had the university discussed and considered the candidate's potential when they finally decided to grant the most three excellent students
Only after the university discussed and considered the candidate's potential that they finally decided to grant the most three excellent students
Not until the university discussed and considered the candidate's potential did they finally decided to grant the most three excellent students
