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Đoạn văn 1

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 bestfits each of the numbered blanks

          Last year, I (121)______ to Nepal for three months to work in hospital. I think it’s important (122)______ as much of a country as you can, but it is difficult to travel around Nepal. The hospital let me have a few days’ holiday, so I decided to go into the jungle and I asked a Nepalese guide, Kamal Rai, to go with me.

          We started preparing for the trip at six in (123)______ morning, and left camp with two elephants carrying our equipment. It was hot but Kamal made me (124)______ shoes and trousers to protect me from snakes. In the jungle there was a lot of wildlife, but we were trying to find big cats, especially tigers. We climbed onto the elephants’ backs to get better view, but it is unusual to find tigers in the afternoon (125)______ they sleep in the heat of the day.

Đoạn văn 2

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate word that best fits each of the the numbered blanks

THE FIRST WOMAN SCIENTIST

          Hypatia was born in Alexandria, in Egypt, in 370 A.D. For many centuries she was the only woman scientist to have a place in the history books.

          Hypatia’s father was director of Alexadria University, and he (126) ______sure his daughter had the best education available. This was unusual, as most women then had few (127)______to study.

          After studying in Athens and Rome, Hypatia returned to Alexandria where she began teaching mathematics. She soon became famous for her knowledge of new ideas.

          We have no copies of her books, (128) ______we know that she wrote several important mathematical works. Hypatia was also interested in technology and (129) ______several scientific tools to help with her work.

          At the time many rulers were afraid of science, and (130) ______connected with it was in danger.

One day in March 415, Hypatia was attacked in the street and killed.

Câu 7:

This was unusual, as most women then had few (127)______to study.

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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 indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

You will make the interview process easier for the employer if you volunteer relevant information about yourself. Think about how you want to present your (131)_______, experiences, education, work style, skills, and goals. Be prepared to supplement all your answers with examples that support the statements you make. It is also a good idea to review your résumé with a critical eye and identify areas that an employer might see as limitations or want further information. Think about how you can answer difficult questions (132)_______ and positively, while keeping each answer brief.

An interview gives the employer a (133)_______ to get to know you. While you do want to market yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest response.

Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses and professors. Always think of something positive about an experience and talk about that. You should also be (134)_______. If you are genuinely interested in the job, let the interviewer know that.

One of the best ways to show you are interested in a job is to demonstrate that you have researched the organization prior to the interview. You can also (135)_______ interest by asking questions about the job, the organization, and its services and products.

Đoạn văn 4

The Hindu culture celebrates marriage as a pure and pristine rite enabling two individuals start their journey of life together. It puts emphasis on the values of happiness, harmony and growth and could be traced back from the Vedic times.

Months before the wedding ceremony, an engagement is held which is called “magni”. The couple is blessed here with gifts, jewelry and clothes. Another important ritual is the “mehendi” which is a paste made from the leaves of henna plant. It is the traditional art of adorning the hands and the feet of the bride with mehendi and the name of the groom is also hidden in the design.

On the day of marriage, the couple exchanges garlands as a gesture of acceptance of one another and a pledge to respect one another as partners which is known as «jaimala». This is followed by «jaimala», where the father of the bride places her hand in the groom’s hand requesting him to accept her as an equal partner.

Another ritual is the «havan» in which the couple invokes Agni, the god of Fire, to witness their commitment to each other. Crushed sandalwood, herbs, sugar rice and oil are offered to the ceremonial fire. The “gath bandhan” takes place where scarves of the bride and groom are tied together symbolizing their eternal bond. This signifies their pledge before God to love each other and remain loyal. The couple then takes four “mangal pheras” or walk around the ceremonial fire, representing four goals in life: “Dharma”, religious and moral duties; “Artha”, prosperity; “Kama” earthly pleasures; “Moksha”, spiritual salvation.

The couple also takes seven steps together to begin their journey, called the “saptapardi”. Then the ritual of “sindoor” takes place where the groom applies a small dot of vermilion, a red powder to the bride’s forehead and welcomes her as his partner for life. This signifies the completion of the marriage. The parents of the bride and the groom then give their blessings, “ashirwad” to the newly wed couple as they touch the feet of their parents.

Câu 16:

What might be the most suitable title for this reading passage?

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Câu 17:

What does the word “magni” stand for?

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Câu 18:

What do the Hindu people think about marriage?

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Câu 19:

What can the word adorning be best replaced by?

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Câu 20:

What can the word invokes be best replaced by?

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Câu 21:

Why does the couple exchange garlands?

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Câu 22:

When is the wedding ceremony completed?

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Đoạn văn 5

It is hard to think of a world without gas or electricity. Both are commonly used for lighting and heating today. We now can instantly flick a lighter or strike a match to make a flame. But it was not long ago that there were no such things as matches or lighters. To make fire, it was necessary to strike a piece of iron on flint for sparks to ignite some tinder. If the tinder was damp, or the flint old, you had to borrow some fire from a neighbor.

We do not know exactly when or how people first used fire. Perhaps, many ages ago, they found that sticks would burn if they were dropped into some hole where melted lava from a volcano lay boiling. They brought the lighted sticks back to make their fire in a cave. Or, they may have seen trees catch fire through being struck by lightning, and used the trees to start their own fires.

Gradually people learned they could start a fire without traveling far to find flames. They rubbed two pieces ot wood together. This method was used for thousands of years.

When people became used to making fires with which to cook food and stay warm at night, they found that certain resins or gums from trees burnt longer and brighter. They melted resins and dipped branches in the liquid to make torches that lit their homes at night. Iron stands in which torches used to be fixed can still be seen in old buildings of Europe.

There was no lighting in city streets until gas lamps, and then electric lamps were installed. Boys ran about London at night carrying torches of burning material. They were called torch boys, or link boys, and earned a living by guiding visitors to friends’ houses at night.

For centuries homes were lit by candles until oil was found. Even then, oil lamps were no more effective than a cluster of candles. We read about the splendors and marvels of ancient palaces and castles, but we forget that they must have been gloomy and murky places at night.

Câu 23:

What does “they” refer to?

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Câu 24:

According to the passage the first fire used by people was probably obtained _______.

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Câu 25:

It is stated in the passage that torches for lighting were made from ______.

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Câu 26:

It is mentioned in the passage that before the electric lamp was invented, ________.

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Câu 27:

The word “splendors” in the passage could be best replaced by which of the following?

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Câu 28:

According to the passage, which of the following sentence is NOT true?

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Câu 29:

The word “gloomy” in the passage is closest in meaning to ________.

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Câu 30:

What form of street lighting was used in London when link boys used to work there?

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Đoạn văn 6

The rules of etiquette in American restaurants depend upon a number of factors the physical location of the restaurant, e.g., rural or urban; the type of restaurant, e.g., informal or formal; and certain standards that are more universal. In other words, some standards of etiquette vary significantly while other standards apply almost anywhere. Learning the proper etiquette in a particular type of restaurant in a particular area may sometimes require instruction, but more commonly it simply requires sensitivity and experience. For example, while it is acceptable to read a magazine in a coffee shop, it is inappropriate to do the same in a more luxurious setting. And, if you are eating in a very rustic setting, it may be fine to tuck your napkin into your shirt, but if you are in a sophisticated urban restaurant this behavior would demonstrate a lack of manners. It is safe to say, however, that in virtually every restaurant it is unacceptable to indiscriminately throw your food on the floor. The conclusion we can most likely draw from the above is that while the types and locations of restaurants determine etiquette appropriate to them, some rules apply to all restaurants

Câu 31:

What topic is this passage primarily concerned?

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Câu 32:

According to the passage, which of the following is a universal rule of etiquette?

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Câu 33:

What does the word “it” refer to?

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Câu 34:

Which of the following words is most similar to the meaning of “rustic”?

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Câu 35:

The word “indiscriminately” could best be replaced by which of the following?

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Câu 36:

The author uses the word “draw” in line 16 to mean

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Câu 38:

The computer has had an enormous ______ on the way we work and enjoy life.

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Câu 39:

Hundreds of employees were made redundant when the company was ____ by another one.

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Câu 40:

You are supposed _____ abroad more than three times so far.

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Câu 41:

Making mistakes is all _______of growing up.

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Câu 43:

Tom and Jerry _____________us last night, so I had to quickly defrost a pizza.

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Câu 44:

After he ________ his homework, he went straight to bed.

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Câu 45:

The girls and the flowers _______ he painted were vivid

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Câu 46:

These chairs are ________ better than the others.

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Câu 47:

Malaria is a disease __________ by the anopheles.

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Câu 48:

Ceylon is _______ the South of India.

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Câu 50:

Let’s go to the library, __________?

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Câu 53:

We have been working hard. Let’s ______ a break.

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Câu 54:

In life, _________ can make a mistake; we’re all human.

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Câu 55:

The planes were delayed and the hotel was awful, but ______ we still had a good time.

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Câu 56:

By the year 2060, many people currently employed _________ the job.

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Câu 57:

______ Giraffe is the tallest of all ________ animals.

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Câu 58:

________ companies have announced economic losses recently.

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Câu 59:

“How come Chipu didn’t audition for the show?” – “I guess she ________ the notice”

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Câu 60:

Judie Foster _______ to be awarded the title “The Best Actress”

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Câu 61:

If ____________, the Xmas tree would look more impressive.

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Câu 62:

Little _________ how important the responsibility was.

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Câu 63:

____________ returns.

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Câu 64:

We received thousands of letters, ________ asked for an omnibus of the drama.

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Câu 65:

Peter makes a good ________ from his freelance work.

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Câu 67:

Old Mr Brown’s condition looks very serious and it is doubtful if he will ________ .

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Câu 68:

I decided to go to the library as soon as I _______.

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Câu 70:

It seems that you have to cope with the stresses and strains of the job, ___________?

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Câu 71:

Do you know who ___________ the fact that sound travels in waves?

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Câu 72:

I always enjoy our school _______to France.

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Câu 73:

Most people prefer ________ at home rather than ________out on rainy days.

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Câu 74:

You can go to the party tonight _______ you are sober when you come home.

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Câu 75:

________ wait for no man.

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Câu 76:

I usually buy my clothes_____. It’s cheaper than going to the dress maker.

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Câu 78:

Prices quoted in this package include _____ hours of Internet access for one month.

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Câu 79:

The school was closed for a month because of serious ………… of fever.

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Câu 84:

With so much _______, I’m lucky to be in work.

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Câu 85:

_______ is a time that is supported to be free from worries.

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Câu 86:

The new school complex cost ______ the city council had budgeted for.

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Câu 88:

I would be very rich now ________ working long ago.

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Câu 89:

Such ________________ that we didn’t want to go home.

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Câu 90:

There is a huge amount of _______ associated with children’s TV shows today.

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Câu 91:

A good friend should _________ you whatever happens.

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Câu 92:

He _______ on his computer for more than two hours when he decided to stop for a rest.

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Câu 93:

______ a famous personality has its advantages and its disadvantages.

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Câu 94:

_______ he took off his dark glasses, I recognized him.

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Câu 95:

I’d rather you ______ for me here.

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Câu 97:

Maria has only one eye, she lost ______ 3 years ago after falling on some broken glass.

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Câu 98:

Helen has just bought ______________.

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Câu 99:

He lost in the election because he is a weak and _________ leader.

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Câu 100:

When we visit ____ South, we stopped at ____ Civil War Museum in ____ Atlanta.

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Câu 101:

This writer was also known as a _______ literary critic.

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Câu 102:

They’ve written to each other for years, but this is the first time they’ve met _______.

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Câu 103:

There is ______ to be a serious energy crisis in the next century.

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Câu 104:

The theory of relativity __________ by Einstein, who was a famous physicist.

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Câu 105:

The guidelines in this book can help you become a ________ speaker.

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Câu 109:

Check the bottles carefully to make sure they have not been ________

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Câu 110:

Is he guilty or innocent ________ the crime?

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Câu 111:

Long lost his job _________ no fault of his own.

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Câu 112:

We went away on holiday last week, but it rained _________ .

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Câu 113:

The two countries have reached an agreement through dialogues described as ________.

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Câu 115:

Many Vietnamese families now own household _________ such as refrigerators, microwaves and cookers.

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Câu 116:

Please _________ and see us when you have time. You are always welcome.

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Câu 117:

If you knew he was ill, why _________ you _________ to see him?

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Câu 118:

I enjoy _________ busy. I don’t like it when there is nothing _________.

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Câu 119:

Women no longer have to do hard work nowadays as they used to, _________?

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Câu 121:

He sent his children to the park so that he could have some _________

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Câu 123:

Never before ______ such a severe flood in this mountainous area.

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Câu 124:

The goal is to make higher education available to everyone who is will and capable ______ his financial situation.

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Câu 125:

______ the table, Mr. Robert called the family for support.

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Câu 126:

We needed some snow; so we _______ our minds to go abroad.

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Câu 129:

Last year, ABBA made a _________ of several millions crowns.

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Câu 131:

He’s very _________ about his private life. He’s got no secrets.

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Câu 132:

Even though they don’t agree with what’s happening, they are too _____ to protest.

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Câu 134:

She noticed _________ away from the house.

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Câu 135:

George has _________ ; he loves cakes, chocolate, ice-cream - anything which is sweet.

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Câu 136:

She’s so _________ ; you really have to watch what you say or she will walk out of the room.

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Câu 138:

_________ one or more units of living substance called protoplasm.

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Câu 141:

My teeth were a little yellow so I _________ by the dentist.

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Câu 142:

The old market is said _________ in a fire two years ago.

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Câu 143:

We interviewed a number of candidates but none of them _________ us.

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Câu 144:

Strict _________ measures are in force in the capital to protect it from terrorism.

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Câu 145:

Ellen didn’t get_________ very well _________ her roommate.

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Câu 146:

If he _________ the doctor last week, he wouldn’t be suffering now.

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Câu 147:

Bill asked Tom where _________ .

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Câu 148:

Not all teenagers are well-_________ for their future job when they are at high school.

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Câu 149:

Some day of rest may help to _________ the pressure of work.

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Câu 150:

By the end of the 21th century, scientists _________ the cure for the common cold.

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Câu 152:

Not only _________ the exam but she also got a scholarship.

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Câu 153:

The old woman accused the boy _________ window

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Câu 154:

The more you study during semester, _________ the week before the exam.

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Câu 155:

Neither the students nor their lecturer _________ English in the classroom

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Câu 156:

In order to make the house more beautiful and newer, the Browns had it _________ yesterday.

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Câu 157:

Last summer he _________ to Ha Long Bay

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Câu 158:

Universities send letters of _________ to successful candidates by post

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Câu 161:

We’re going to freeze out here if you don’t let us _________ the bus

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Câu 162:

I saw him hiding something in a _________ bag

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Câu 163:

George won five medals at the competition. His parents _________ very proud of him.

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Câu 164:

She spent _________ her free time watching TV.

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Câu 165:

County legislators called for an update of the safety______for the Darcy Power Plant.

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Câu 166:

She has two brothers, ______ are engineer.

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Câu 167:

It was so foggy that the driver couldn’t ______ the traffic signs.

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Câu 169:

______ her inexperience, her failure to secure the contract was not surprising.

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Câu 170:

George wouldn’t have met Mary______ to his brother’s graduation party.

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Câu 171:

It was found that he lacked the ______ to pursue a difficult task to the very end.

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Câu 172:

______, I decided to stop trading with them.

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Câu 173:

Mr Pike______ English at our school for 20 years before he retired last year.

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Câu 174:

She has just bought______.

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Câu 176:

Not only ______ the exam but she also got a scholarship.

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Câu 177:

I regret going to the cinema. I wish I ______.

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Câu 179:

Vitamin D is necessary to aid the ______ of calcium from food.

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Câu 180:

The ______ were told to fasten their seat belts as the plane began its descent.

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Câu 182:

Unfortunately, we’ve made ______.

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Câu 183:

______, Mozart was an accomplished compose while still a child.

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Câu 185:

Like most marine mammals and land mammals, whales are ______ creatures

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Câu 186:

We insist that more money ______ in education.

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Câu 187:

Certainly, man must ______ the future, and find ways of providing for his need.

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Câu 188:

After I ______ from college, I ______ as a teacher.

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Câu 194:

The amount Sahra earned was ______ on how much she sold.

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Câu 195:

They would ______ go by air than spend a week traveling by train

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Câu 196:

The party, ______ I was the guest of honor, was extremely enjoyable.

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Câu 197:

If only I ______ play the guitar as well as you!

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Câu 198:

The windows are in ______ frames.

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Câu 200:

Vietnam U23 made not only Asia but also Europe keep a close eye on them. They ______ internationally.

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Câu 201:

The energy ______ from the sun is renewable and environmentally-friendly.

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Câu 202:

We truly respected our father and always ______ by his rule.

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Câu 203:

The architects have made ______ use of glass and transparent plastic.

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Câu 204:

Tom denied ______ part in the fighting at school.

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Câu 205:

Your brother hardly talks to anyone, ______?

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Câu 206:

Pesticide residues in fruit and vegetable can be ______ to health.

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Câu 207:

You looked exhausted. I think you’ve ______ more than you can handle.

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Câu 208:

Only after she had finished the course did she realize she ______ a wrong choice.

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Câu 209:

It ______ Sue that you saw last night. She’s abroad with her family.

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Câu 210:

If Paul ______ a job now, he wouldn’t be so unhappy.

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Câu 211:

The wine had made him a little ______ and couldn’t control his movement.

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Câu 212:

You need to make ______ about what course to take at university.

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Câu 213:

After running up the stairs, I was _________ breath.

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Câu 216:

I’ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet ỏ the opre; they’re not really my _________ .

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Câu 217:

I will stand here and wait for you _________ you come back.

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Câu 218:

Let’s begin our discussion now, _________ ?

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Câu 219:

Of all the factors affecting agricultural yields, weather is the one _________ the most.

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Câu 220:

_________ , we tried our best to complete it.

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Câu 221:

The twins look so much alike that almost no one can _________ them _________ .

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Câu 222:

Tom looks so frightened and upset. He _________ something terrible.

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Câu 223:

Ann was very surprised to find the door unlocked. She remembered _________ it before she left.

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Câu 224:

Tom: “Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night.” - Mary: “_________ .”

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Câu 227:

Grace Kelly was first famous as a Hollywood actress and then _________ Prince Rainier of Monaco.

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Câu 228:

When he came to the counter to pay, he found that he had _________ cash _________ his credit card.

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Câu 230:

The joke would not be funny if it ______ into French.

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Câu 232:

Everybody is tired of watching the same commercials on TV every night, ______?

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Câu 233:

After he ______ his work, he went straight home.

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Câu 235:

Mary’s lawyer advised her ______ anything further about the accident.

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Câu 236:

Although he is my friend, I find it hard to ______ his selfishness.

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Câu 237:

We expected him at eight, but he finally ______ at midnight.

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Câu 238:

John congratulated us ______our exam with high marks.

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Câu 240:

Paul is a very ______character, he is never relaxed with stranger.

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Câu 241:

I haven’t read any medical books or articles on the subject for a long time, so I’m ______ with recent developments.

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Câu 242:

Kate didn’t enjoy the roller coaster ride because it was ______ experience of her life.

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Câu 244:

Everyone in both cars ______ injured in the accident last night, ?

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Câu 245:

When the Titanic started sinking, the passengers were ______.

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Câu 246:

Jack has a collection of ______.

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Câu 247:

By appearing on the soap powder commercials, she became a ______ name.

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Câu 248:

Jenny: “Was Linda asleep when you came home?”

-Jack: “No. She ______ TV.”

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Câu 252:

______ his poor English, he managed to communicate his problem very clearly.

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Đoạn văn 7

Because writing has become so important in our culture, we sometimes think of it as more real than speech. A little thought, however, will show why speech is primary and writing secondary to language. Human beings have been writing (as far as we can tell from surviving evidence) for at least 5000 years; but they have been talking for much longer, doubtless ever since there have been human beings.

When writing did develop, it was derived from and represented speech, although imperfectly. Even today there are spoken languages that have no written form. Furthermore, we all learn to talk well before we learn to write; any human child who is not severely handicapped physically or mentally will learn to talk: a normal human being cannot be prevented from doing so. On the other hand, it takes a special effort to learn to write. In the past many intelligent and useful members of society did not acquire the skill, and even today many who speak languages with writing systems never learn to read or write, while some who learn the rudiments of those skills do so only imperfectly.

To affirm the primacy of speech over writing is not, however, to disparage the latter. One advantage writing has over speech is that it is more permanent and makes possible the records that any civilization must have. Thus, if speaking makes us human, writing makes us civilized

Câu 253:

We sometimes think of writing as more real than speech because __________.

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Câu 254:

The author of the passage argues that ________.

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Câu 255:

According to the passage, writing ________.

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Câu 256:

Normal human beings

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Câu 257:

Learning to write is __________.

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Câu 258:

In order to show that learning to write requires effort, the author gives the example of __________.

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Câu 259:

In the author’s judgment __________.

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Câu 260:

The word “advantage” in the last paragraph most closely means

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Đoạn văn 8

FAMILY LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES

Family life in the United States is changing. Fifty or sixty years ago, the wife was called a “housewife”. She cleaned, cooked, and cared for the children. The husband earned the money for the family. He was usually out working all day. He came home tired in the evening, so he did not do much housework. And he did not see the children very much, except on weekends.

These days, however, more and more women work outside the home. They cannot stay with the children all day. They, too, come home tired in the evening. They do not want to spend the evening cooking dinner and cleaning up. They do not have time to clean the house and do the laundry. So who is going to do the housework now? Who is going to take care of the children?

Many families solve the problem of housework by sharing it. In these families, the husband and wife agree to do different jobs around the house, or they take turns doing each job. For example, the husband always cooks dinner and the wife always does the laundry. Or the wife cooks dinner on some nights and the husband cooks dinner on other nights.

Then there is the question of the children. In the past, many families got help with child care from grandparents. Now families usually do not live near their relatives. The grandparents are often too far away to help in a regular way. More often, parents have to pay for child care help. Ihe help may be a babysitter or a day-care center. The problem with this kind of help is the high cost. It is possible only for couples with jobs that pay well.

Parents may get another kind of help form the companies they work for. Many companies now let people with children work part-time. That way, parents can spend more time with their children. Some husbands may even stop working for a while to stay with the children. For these men there is a new word: they are called “househusbands”. In the USA more and more men are becoming househusbands every year.

These changes in the home mean changes in the family. Fathers can learn to understand their children better, and the children can get to know their fathers better. Husbands and wives may also find changes in their marriage. They, too, may have a better understanding of each other.

Câu 261:

Sixty years ago, most women________.

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Câu 262:

Nowadays, there are __________.

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Câu 263:

The word laundry” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to          _____________

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Câu 264:

It can be inferred from paragraph 4 that__________.

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Câu 265:

The word “they" in paragraph 5 refers to_________.

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Câu 266:

The changes in the American home mentioned in this passage may __________.

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Câu 267:

This article is about__________.

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Đoạn văn 9

One of the most interesting authors of the twentieth century, J.R.R Tolkien, achieved fame through his highly inventive trilogy, The Lord of the Rings. Born in 1892, Tolkien received his education from Oxford and then served in World War I. After the war, he became a professor of Anglo -Saxon and English language and literature at Oxford University.

Although published in 1965, the three books that comprise the Lord of the Rings were written in intervals from 1936 to 1949. This was mainly due to Tolkien’s responsibilities as a professor and the outbreak of World War II. By the late 1960s, this fascinating trilogy had become a sociological phenomenon as young people intently studied the mythology and legends created by Tolkien.

The trilogy is remarkable not only for its highly developed account of historical fiction but also its success as a modern heroic epic. The main plot describes the struggle between good and evil kingdom as they try to acquire a magic ring that has the power to rule the world. The novels, which are set in a time called Middle Earth, describe a detailed fantasy world. Established before humans populated the Earth, Middle Earth was inhabited by good and evil creatures such as hobbits, elves, monsters, wizards, and some humans. The characters and the setting of Middle Earth were modeled after mythological stories from Greece and Northern Europe.

Although readers have scrutinized the texts for inner meaning and have tried to connect the trilogy with Tolkien’s real life experiences in England during World War II, he denied the connection. He claims that the story began in his years as an undergraduate student and grew out of his desire to create mythology and legends about elves and their language.

Tolkien was a masterful fantasy novelist who used his extensive knowledge of folklore to create a body of work that is still read and enjoyed throughout the world today

Câu 268:

What can we assume is NOT true about Middle Earth?

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Câu 269:

The word “scrutinized” in the fourth paragraph could be replaced by

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Câu 270:

According to the passage, when did “the Lord of the Rings” trilogy become popular with young people?

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Câu 271:

When did Tolkien begin to create this trilogy?

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Câu 272:

What does the word “trilogy” in the first paragraph mean?

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Câu 273:

What is the setting of Tolkien’s trilogy?

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Câu 274:

The word “fascinating” in the second paragraph could be replaced by

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Đoạn văn 10

Telecommuting is a form of computer communication between employees’ homes and offices. For employees whose job involve sitting at a terminal or word processor entering data or typing reports, the location of the computer is of no consequence. If the machine can communicate over telephone lines, when the work is completed, employees can dial the office computer and transmit the material to their employers. A recent survey in USA Today estimates that there are approximately 8,7 million telecommuters. But although the numbers are rising annually, the trend does not appear to be as significant as predicted when Business Week published “The Portable Executive” as its cover story a few years ago. Why hasn’t telecommuting become more popular?

Clearly, change simply takes time. But in addition, there has been active resistance on the part of many managers. These executives claim that supervising the telecommuters in a large work force scattered across the country would be too difficult, or, at least, systems for managing them are not yet developed, thereby complicating the manager’s responsibilities.

It is also true that employees who are given the option of telecommuting are reluctant to accept the opportunity. Most people feel that they need regular interaction with a group, and many are concerned that they will not have the same consideration for advancement if they are not more visible in the office setting. Some people feel that even when a space in their homes is set aside as a work area, they never really get away from the office.

Câu 275:

With which of the following topics is the passage primarily concerned?

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Câu 276:

How many Americans are involved in telecommuting?

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Câu 277:

The phrase “of no consequence” means

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Câu 278:

The author mentions all of the following as concerns of telecommuting, EXCEPT ___________.

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Câu 279:

The word “them” in the second paragraph refers to

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Câu 280:

The reason why telecommuting has not become popular is that the employees ____________

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Câu 281:

The word “reluctant” in the third paragraph can best be replaced by

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