Trees are useful to man in three very important ways; they provide him with wood and other products, they give him shade, and they help to prevent drought and floods. Unfortunately, in many parts of the world man has not realized that the third of these services is the most important. In his eagerness to draw quick profit from the trees, he has cut them down in large numbers, only to find that without them he has lost the best friends he had. Two thousand years ago a rich and powerful country cut down its trees to build warships, with which to gain itself an empire. It gained the empire but without its trees, its soil became hard and poor. When the empire fell to pieces, the country found itself faced by floods and starvation. Even though a government realizes the importance of a plentiful supply of trees, it is difficult for it to persuade the villager to see this The villager wants wood to cook his food with, and he can earn money by making charcoal or selling wood to the townsman. He is usually too lazy or too careless to plant and look after trees. So unless the government has a good system of control, or can educate the people, the forests will slowly disappear. This does not only mean that there will be fewer trees. The results are even more serious. For where there are trees their roots break the soil up, allowing the rain to sink in and also bind the soil, thus preventing it being washed away easily, but where there are no trees, the soil becomes hard and poor. The rain falls on hard ground and flows away on the surface, causing floods and carrying away with it the rich topsoil, in which crops grow so well. When all the topsoil is gone, nothing remains but a worthless desert.

Câu 1:

In the writer's opinion, ________________ or the forests slowly disappear.

A. government must realize the serious results

B. people shouldn't draw benefits from the tree

C. measures must be taken

D. unless trees never are cut down

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Câu 2:

The word “bind" in the passage probably means

A. to make stay together

B. to make wet

C. to wash away

D. to improve

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Câu 3:

In the last two paragraphs, the writer wanted to make it clear that ______________

A. where there are no trees, the land might become desert slowly

B. floods will make the land become desert

C. where there are many trees, there are fewer floods

D. where there are no trees, the soil becomes hard and poor

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Câu 4:

It's a great pity that in many places _____________

A. man is only interested in building an empire

B. man hasn't realised the importance of trees to him

C. man hasn't found out that he has lost all trees

D. man is not eager to make profits from trees

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Câu 5:

Trees are useful to man mainly in three ways, the most important of which is that they can ___________

A. make him draw quick profit from them

B. enable him to build warships

C. keep him from the hot sunshine

D. protect him from drought and floods

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Câu 6:

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.

Nutritionists recommend that foods from each of the four basic groups be eaten on a regularly daily basis.

A. basic

B. regularly

C. Nutritionists

D. be eaten

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Câu 7:

After being enrolled at the university at the age of seventeen, Freud studied the physiology, biology and anatomy.

A. the

B. being enrolled

C. at

D. studied

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Câu 8:

There were too many books on the shelves that I didn't know which one to choose.

A. too

B. were

C. on

D. which

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Câu 9:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions.

She won't come home when she hasn't finished all the paperwork.

A. She won't come home until she hasn't finished all the paperwork.

B. She won't come home until she has finished all the paperwork.

C. She won't come home until she will finish all the paperwork.

D. She won't come home until she will have finished all the paperwork.

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Câu 10:

Her son has studied abroad for four years.

A. It's four years since her son studied abroad.

B. Her son last studied abroad was four years ago.

C. The last time her son studied abroad was four years.

D. It's four years ago since her son studied abroad.

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Câu 11:

You had better drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up each mong

A. It is unnecessary that you drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up each morning

B. It is vital that you shouldn't drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up each morning

C. It is important that you had better drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up each morning

D. It is a good idea that you drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up each morning

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Câu 12:

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 sentences.

A. allowed

B. called

C. shared

D. motivated

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Câu 13:

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 sentences.

A. romantic

B. compose

C. progress

D. overcome

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Câu 14:

Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

After Patrice's party.

- Dick: "I enjoyed myself so much at your birthday party."

- Patrice: "______________”

A. Oh, I'm glad to hear that.

B. Oh, that’s kind of you

C. Congratulations!

D. It’s a pleasure

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Câu 15:

At Linda's new house.

- Sandra: "What a lovely house you have."

- Linda: “____________”

A. No problem

B. I think so

C. Never mind.

D. Thank you. Hope you will drop in.

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Câu 16:

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 part in each of the following questions.

I take my hat off to Ian - without him we'd have never finished this project on time.

A. admire

B. congratulate

C. encourage

D. welcome

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Câu 17:

Traditional agricultural methods, which cause no damage to the environment, employed by the local people are highly sustainable.

A. hazardous

B. long-lasting

C. renewable

D. eco-friendly

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Câu 18:

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. maintain

B. weather

C. provoke

D. debate

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Câu 19:

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. economic

B. disadvantage

C. environment

D. sanitation

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Câu 20:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the questions.

The toys have to be intact in their original boxes or they're not worth anything.

A. damaged

B. outdated

C. perfect

D. chaotic

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Câu 21:

Although Valentine's Day has become a global industry with more than eighty million roses sold worldwide, the origins of the day are unclear and lost in the mists of time.

A. a long time ago and unforgettable

B. new enough for everyone to confirm

C. traced back to the ancient people

D. still a mystery to everybody

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Câu 22:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

She was ____________ that her children should have the best possible education.

A. determination

B. determined

C. determine

D. determiner

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Câu 23:

Urbanization programs are being ____________ in many parts of the worlds, espcially in densely populated regions with limited land and resources.

A. carried out

B. struggled for

C. brought back

D. happened

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Câu 24:

Many scientists blame global warming on industrial ________________ that trap infrared the heat in the atmosphere rather than letting it escape into space.

A. polluted

B. pollutants

C. polluters

D. pollution

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Câu 25:

My daughters are like ____________________ these days - one loves baseball and the other loves ballet.

A. chalk and cheese

B. part and parcel

C. ups and downs

D. salt and pepper

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Câu 26:

My family live in small house. There is no dining room so we have dinner in kitchen.

A. a/ no article/ the

B. a/ the/ the

C. a/ a/ the

D. the/ no article/ the

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Câu 27:

His eldest brother, John, had a __________ career in the diplomatic service.

A. distinguished

B. generous

C. respectful

D. talented

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Câu 28:

________ awareness of environmental issues is key to keeping sustainable living at the forefront of people's minds, and an opportunity to educate people and spread the world to help protect nature.

A. Causing

B. Raising

C. Producing

D. Rising

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Câu 29:

___________ is a demographic and social process whereby people move from urban areas to rural areas.

A. Development

B. Counter urbanization

C. Industrialization

D. Urbanization

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Câu 30:

Unsafe ____________, one of the world's largest health and environmental problems, is responsible for 775,000 deaths each year.

A. progress

B. discrimination

C. sanitation

D. conservation

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Câu 31:

While Steve Jobs _____________ at high school, he met Steve Wozniak, who also loved electronics.

A. studied

B. was studying

C. is studying

D. had studied

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Câu 32:

He insisted that the baby __________ after his grandfather.

A. be named

B. names

C. is named

D. name

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Câu 33:

Many families have added low-flow toilet and reduced garden watering, ____________ can reduce their water usage and save money.

A. what

B. which

C. that

D. why

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Câu 34:

The book is both lively and ____________ and represents a useful contribution to the literature in the subject.

A. worldwide

B. long-term

C. thought-provoking

D. fast-growing

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Câu 35:

After moving to cities, rural people become less _________ They start to get used to changes and new ideas.

A. prestigious

B. conservative

C. traditional

D. progressive

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Câu 36:

The windmill is still in good working order ___________ it has not been used since the 1950s.

A. although

B. because

C. if

D. so

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Câu 37:

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 sentences.

I last saw her 2 years ago. She was working in New York then.

A. When I saw her 2 years ago, she worked in New York.

B. When I was last seeing her 2 years ago, she worked in New York.

C. When I was last seeing her 2 years ago, she was working in New York.

D. When I last saw her 2 years ago, she was working in New York.

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Câu 38:

We left a message for his neighbor. We wanted him to know we'd come

A. We left a message for his neighbor although we wanted him to know we'd come.

B. We left a message for his neighbor so that he would know we'd come.

C. We left a message for his neighbor in order for he to know we'd come.

D. We left a message for his neighbor so that we wanted him to know we'd come.

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Đoạn văn 2

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 following questions.

When people hear the word "city", they usually imagine concrete, neon signs, and lots of air pollution. Thanks to some clever and concerned architects, this image is starting to change. The concept of green cities aims to bring some beauty from rural environments into urban areas. It is not only about looking better though. Green cities are also trying to improve the efficiency of cities and raise the standard of living for people who stay in them. The term "green cities" refers to cities where builders take into account several environmental factors before those cities are constructed or redesigned. For starters, green cities are designed to be more physically appealing than traditional cities from the past. In addition, the mobility of citizens should be considered, so public transportation can be more convenient and travel time to work can be reduced. Energy sources should also be evaluated with the goal of minimizing air pollution. When it comes to going green, the city of Barcelona is far ahead of its time. Since 1859, its designers have consciously tried to create sustainable urban designs. Then in 1992, the city received a well-deserved makeover before hosting the Olympic Games. In recent years, Barcelona has upgraded its transportation system. This has reduced air pollution and more workers are using public transportation instead of their own vehicles. Barcelona also boasts one of the best recycling programs in the world. Visitors will find clear color coded trash bins throughout the city where they can put all of their materials.

Câu 39:

Which of the following is NOT a goal that a green city builder would have?

A. Keeping the air nice and green.

B. Helping citizens feel more comfortable.

C. Painting every building green.

D. Making the city look natural.

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Câu 40:

What is true about Barcelona?

A. It has never been redesigned

B. It is the only green city in Europe.

C. It is one of the oldest green cities.

D. It doesn't allow visitors to drive cars.

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Câu 41:

All of the following are true about Barcelona EXCEPT ___________

A. Visitors can put all their trash in one colorful trash bin.

B. more people have used public transportation

C. air pollution has been reduced

D. it is said by some to have one of the best recycling programs in the world

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Câu 42:

What does the term "mobility" in paragraph 2 mean?

A. How visitors move around.

B. How much money tourists spend

C. The feelings visitors have.

D. The opinions of people.

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Câu 43:

The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to

A. some dustbins in the city

B. people who collect dustbins

C. those who run the city

D. people who want to throw out the trash

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Câu 44:

Green cities bring all of the following benefits EXCEPT ____________

A. to make green cities look much better than the old ones

B. to raise the efficiency of concrete building

C. to raise the living standards for urban citizens

D. to bring natural beauty to urban areas

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Câu 45:

When constructing or redesigning green cities, we try ________________

A. to make transportation more costly

B. to reduce the cost of solutions to the problem of air pollution

C. to use eco-friendly sources of energy

D. to make energy sources more appealing

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Đoạn văn 3

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.

Water is indeed essential for all life on, in, and above the Earth. This is important to you because you are made up (46) _________ of water. Think of what you need to survive, really just survive. Food? Water? Air? Facebook? Naturally, everyone would concentrate on water here. Water is of major importance to all living things in some (47) ______________ up to 90% of their body weight comes from water. Up to 60% of the human adult body is water. (48) _____________ Mitchell and others (1945), the brain and heart are composed of 73% water, and the lungs are about 83% water. The skin (49) _______________ 64% water, muscles and kidneys are 79%, and even the bones are watery: 31%. Each day humans must consume a certain amount of water to survive. Of course, this varies according to age and gender and also by (50) _____________ someone lives. Generally, an adult male needs about 3 liters (3.2 quarts) per day while an adult female needs about 2.2 liters (2.3 quarts) per day. All of the water a person needs does not have to come from drinking liquids, as some of this water is contained in the food we eat.

Câu 46: