54 CÂU HỎI
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following question
A. practised
B. repaired
C. stopped
D. laughed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following question
A. final
B. revival
C. reliable
D. liberty
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the 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. suburb
B. support
C. prefer
D. canoe
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the 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. invention
B. obstacle
C. discover
D. bacteria
Robert Mugabe has ruled Zimbabwe since the _______ achieved independence in 1980.
A. national
B. nation
C. nationality
D. nationally
They haven’t finished their homework, _______?
A. do they
B. haven’t they
C. don’t they
D. have they
Did you have _______ good time at the party last night?
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article
As an adult, I am independent _______ my parents financially.
A. of
B. with
C. out
D. on
By the time we get there tonight, the film _______.
A. starts
B. started
C. will start
D. will have started
He didn’t manage to win the race _______ hurting his foot before the race.
A. in spite of
B. despite of
C. although
D. because of
This morning, I was made to clean the _______ carpet my father bought last year.
A. Chinese woolen old
B. old Chinese woolen
C. woolen old Chinese
D. old woolen Chinese
When they _______ for the beach the sun was shining, but by the time they arrived it had clouded over.
A. set off
B. went through
C. carried out
D. left out
He fell down when he _______ towards the church.
A. run
B. runs
C. was running
D. had run
It is very difficult to _______ the exact meaning of an idiom in a foreign language
A. exchange
B. transfer
C. convert
D. convey
Last night Laura _______ a big diamond ring by her husband at her birthday party.
A. was giving
B. gave
C. gives
D. was given
_______ to the party, we could hardly refuse to go.
A. Having invited
B. To have invited
C. Having been invited
D. To have been invited
The more you study, _______.
A. the more knowledge you gain
B. the more knowledge do you gain
C. you are the more knowledge
D. you will gain more knowledge
Due to the nature of the earthquake, a much larger _______ of the population might be affected.
A. density
B. totality
C. segment
D. division
She may still have a few fans in the world, but she is definitely past her _______.
A. fame
B. abilities
C. prime
D. fortune
Jolie is reading a magazine on famous people, asking her friend, John.
- Jolie: “Do you think celebrities today tend to focus more on wealth rather than achievements?”
- John: “_______. And this sets bad examples for young people.”
A. Not at all
B. You can say that again
C. I think they focus more on achievements
D. It's out of the question
Liz: Thanks for the nice gift you brought to us! - Jennifer: “_______”
A. Alright. Do you know how much it costs?
B. Not at all. Don’t mention it.
C. Actually speaking, I myself don’t like it.
D. Welcome! It’s very nice of you.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
I knew she was only flattering me because she wanted to borrow some money.
A. teasing
B. threatening
C. praising
D. helping
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Her courage not only inspired her followers but moved her rivals as well.
A. depressed
B. motivated
C. overlooked
D. rejected
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Many people perished in the Kobe earthquake because they were not prepared for it.
A. lost their lives
B. declined
C. survived
D. departed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Jane is trying to get to sleep, so if you wake her up she will fly off the handle.
A. continue sleeping
B. want to fly
C. become angry
D. keep calm
Linda bought a villa in a small village. She regrets it now.
A. Linda wishes she hadn’t bought a villa in a small village.
B. If Linda bought a villa in a small village, she would regret it.
C. Linda regrets not having bought a villa in a small village.
D. If only Linda had bought a villa in a small village.
My cousin was too ill. He couldn't sit for the entrance examination last week.
A. So ill was my cousin that he couldn't sit for the entrance examination last week.
B. But for my cousin’s illness, he couldn't sit for the entrance examination last week.
C. Such ill was my cousin that he couldn't sit for the entrance examination last week.
D. Had my cousin been too ill, he couldn't sit for the entrance examination last week.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Last year, the government launches a program with a view to improving the living standard in this city.
A. with
B. launches
C. view
D. standard
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Mark told me that he got very bored with their present job and was looking for a new one.
A. looking for
B. told me
C. their
D. got
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks There used to be widespread doubt about women’s intelligent ability, but it was totally nonsense.
A. used
B. doubt
C. intelligent
D. totally
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions It is necessary for him to finish his homework by tomorrow
A. He ought not to finish his homework by tomorrow.
B. He might finish his homework by tomorrow.
C. He mustn’t finish his homework by tomorrow.
D. He needs to finish his homework by tomorrow.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions
“I would book the tickets in advance if I were you.” Linda said to me.
A. Linda warned me against booking the tickets in advance.
B. Linda advised me to book the tickets in advance.
C. Linda suggested that I not book the tickets in advance.
D. Linda ordered me to book the tickets in advance.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions
Peter started learning to play the piano two months ago.
A. Peter has learned to play the piano for two months.
B. Peter is learning to play the piano at the moment.
C. Peter stopped learning to play the piano two months ago.
D. Peter has never learned to play the piano.
It is something (34) _______ is generally a problem when children enter their teenage years, and results in complaints on both sides.
A. whom
B. who
C. where
D. which
Parents, (35) _______, can often be heard to say that young people are disrespectful and disobedient and in addition
A. however
B. for example
C. therefore
D. moreover
tend to be irresponsible when spending because they don't (36) _______ the value of money.
A. admire
B. award
C. appreciate
D. praise
In today's world, parents are very (37) _______ for their children because they want them to achieve more than they did.
A. loyal
B. sympathetic
C. grateful
D. ambitious
The resulting conflict is painful to (38) _______ sides.
A. both
B. neither
C. much
D. each
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Reasons why low-lying areas are flooded.
B. Reasons why global warming is a problem.
C. Solutions to global warming.
D. Environment pollution is real.
Which of the following is TRUE as the result of global warming?
A. Life is easier for most people.
B. All people suffer from global warming.
C. All people benefit from global warming
D. Life is more difficult for the majority of people.
In paragraph 1, the word “this” refers to _______.
A. harder life as a result of global warming
B. easier life as a result of global warming
C. flood in low-lying areas
D. climate change on global scale
In paragraph 1, the word “this” refers to _______.
A. harder life as a result of global warming
B. easier life as a result of global warming
C. flood in low-lying areas
D. climate change on global scale
In paragraph 2, the word “erratic” is closest in meaning to _______.
A. predictable
B. unpredictable
C. unchangeable
D. changeable
What may happen to diseases and insect pests as a result of global warming?
A. They will become extinct
B. They will increase in number
C. They will be under good control
D. They will not harm our planet
What may happen to diseases and insect pests as a result of global warming?
A. They will become extinct
B. They will increase in number
C. They will be under good control
D. They will not harm our planet
The topic of this passage is ______.
A. reactions to foods
B. food and nutrition
C. infants and allergies
D. a good diet
According to the passage, the difficulty in diagnosing allergies to foods is due to ______.
A. the vast number of different foods we eat
B. lack of a proper treatment plan
C. the similarity of symptoms of the allergy to other problems
D. the use of prepared formula to feed babies
The phrase "set off" in the paragraph second is closest in meaning to ______.
A. relieved
B. identified
C. avoided
D. triggered
The author states that the reason that infants need to avoid certain foods related to allergies has to do with the infant's ______.
A. lack of teeth
B. poor metabolism
C. underdeveloped intestinal tract
D. inability to swallow solid foods
The author states that the reason that infants need to avoid certain foods related to allergies has to do with the infant's ______.
A. lack of teeth
B. poor metabolism
C. underdeveloped intestinal tract
D. inability to swallow solid foods
The word "these" in the third paragraph refers to ______.
A. food additives
B. food colorings
C. innutritious foods
D. foods high in silicates
Which of the following was a suggested treatment for migraines in the passage?
A. Eating more ripe bananas
B. Avoiding all Oriental foods
C. Getting plenty of sodium nitrate
D. Using Vitamin B in addition to a good diet
Which of the following was a suggested treatment for migraines in the passage?
A. Eating more ripe bananas
B. Avoiding all Oriental foods
C. Getting plenty of sodium nitrate
D. Using Vitamin B in addition to a good diet
What can be inferred about babies from this passage?
A. They can eat almost anything.
B. They should have a carefully restricted diet as infants.
C. They gain little benefit from being breastfed.
D. They may become hyperactive if fed solid food too early.