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Thi gian lm bi: 150 pht (Khng k thi gian pht ) ( thi gm 04 trang. Th sinh lm bi trn PHIU TR LI) Part I: For Questions 1-55, choose the best answer by writing A, B, C or D in the numbered spaces on the answer sheet. For Questions 1-5, choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in the same line. 1. A. weather B. unique C. highland D. ladder 2. A. experience B. hurricane C. volcano D. material 3. A. depend B. prepare C. predict D. forecast 4. A. tidal B. amount C. ancient D. heavy 5. A. tropical B. commercial C. disastrous D. extensive For Questions 6-20, choose the word or phrase that best substitutes the underlined in the sentences below. 6. Germination of seeds begins with the absorption of water, the swelling of the whole seed, and the cracking of the seed coat. A. Outer B. entire C. wet D. stiff 7. In order to understand the concept of infinity, we must think in much broader terms than we are accustomed to. A. Used to B. able to C. confronted with D. aware of 8. The home of Helen Keller was a crossroads where people gathered to discuss art, politics, and the state of the world. A. Huge rural estate B. quiet refuge C. central meeting place D. national monument 9. The American Medical Association has called for the sport of boxing to be banned. A. Forbidden B. Regulated C. Studied D. Reorganized 10. The Little Foxes, a drama by Lillian Hellman, was first produced in New York in 1939. A. Play B. Novel C. Music D. Dance 11. The policy of separation of church and state has limited direct government support of private schools in the United States. A. Restricted B. Reversed C. Demanded D. Imposed 12. In the twentieth century, drugs markedly improved health throughout the world. A. Recently B. Consistently C. Supposedly D. Noticeably 13. The bald eagle is fond of fish and prefers to live near water. A. Likes B. Finds C. Hunts for D. Dives for 14. Rehoboth is probably Delawares most famous seaside resort. A. Summer B. Holiday C. Beach D. Family 15. The most dramatic example of static electricity is lightning. A. Examination B. Instance C. Purpose D. Conductor

16. Surveying is the science of calculating exact distances and directions between points on the Earths surface. A. Precise B. Local C. Obscure D. Great 17. Bone and ivory are light, strong, and accessible materials for Inuit artists. A. Available B. Beautiful C. Economical D. Natural 18. Ants follow scent trails so precisely that they can locate their nests without hesitation. A. Build B. Find C. Clean D. Fill 19. Although its takeoff in April 1981 was beset with delays, the space shuttle Columbia returned triumphantly two days later from its mission in the Earths orbit. A. Staff B. Rescue C. Funding D. Launching 20. In the first decades of the 20th century, the individual gene could not be seen, but could be worked with fruitfully. A. Blindly B. Completely C. Productivel D. Carefully For questions 21-30, choose the word or phrase that best completes each of the following conversations. 21. _ did you finish the report? _ yes, but I wish I had known____. A. How hard would it be B. How hard it would be C. Would be hard D. How would be hard 22. _ why did Bob get into trouble? _ someone heard him___his views of the boss. A. To express B. Expressing C. Expressed D. Was expressing 23. _ what was the weather like yesterday? _ It was a____afternoon. A. Raining B. Rainy C. Rain D. Rained 24. _ this traffic is terrible! _ Youre right. People should___. A. Less use their cars B. Use less their cars C. Use the cars less D. Their cars use less 25. _ computers certainly have changed the world. _ Yes, they make____to store information. A. It easier for people B. It easier people C. People easier D. Easier for people 26. _ are your parents coming to your concert? _ yes, but they seem to be more nervous about___playing. A. Watching me than B. Watching me C. Watching than I am about D. Watch me 27. _ I want to buy that car. _ ____its good qualities, it has one drawback. A. Although B. Even C. Nevertheless D. Despite 28. _ those students study a lot. _ yes, ___the students here are very serious. A. Most B. Almost C. Most of D. Almost of 29. _ which is more important: luck or effort? _ luck is____effort.

A. Of the same importance B. The same importance as C. Of the same importance as D. As the same importance as 30. _ how did you do on the test? _ no matter what the results____, I plan to study harder next time. A. May B. Be C. Would be D. May be For questions 31-40, read the two passages then choose the best answer for each question. 1st passage NOTICE: To all patrons of the Blue Wave Fitness Center The management would like members to note that the blue wave fitness center is not liable for any items left in the lockers. Should you lose anything from the locker, we regret that we will be unable to assist you in any way. Therefore, it is important that you make certain that your locker is kept locked while you are using our facilities. Also, for security reasons, we do not keep a record of members locker combination code, so it is vital that you remember the combination you choose. 31. Where would this notice be post? A. In a changing room B. At a railway station C. In a restroom D. In an office 32. What do members need to open their lockers? A. A key B. Coins C. A series of numbers D. Nothing 33. Why do you think this notice was posted? A. The blue wave has suffered thefts recently B. The blue wave changed its management C. The blue wave has bought new lockers D. The blue wave is looking for new members 2nd passage Bears spend much of their time looking for food, and they are not choosy, gorging on insects, berries, nuts, small mammals, ham sandwiches, and garbage with equal relish. Despite this, the chief natural factor limiting a bear population is the food supply. Dr. Lynn Rogers has found that, contrary to popular belief, so-called garbage bears- those that visit town dumps or campsites-do not lose their ability to forage successfully for wild foods but are simply supplementing their diets with easy pickings. In fact, these enterprising bears grow faster, mature sooner, and reproduce earlier than those that depend only on wild foraging. Rogers has also found that dump-fed bears are the strongest and largest in the population. He and his crew once captured a male bear that weighed 611 pounds. But easy living for the bears carries a price: those that stalk garbage dumps are easier targets for hunters and those that visit camps may terrify-if not injure-visitors. Some state wildlife agencies capture nuisance bears that have become too chummy with people and cart them off to less populated parts of the forest. The removal programs do not always work; bears released 100 miles or more from their place of capture have reappeared in their old haunts. 34. The passage suggest that Dr. Lynn Rogers is a____

A. Writer who has published books about bears feeding habits B. Naturalist whose concern is preserving bears wild habitats C. Scientist who has studied dump-fed bears D. Trapper who captures live bears for zoos 35. According to the passage, which of the following assumptions about bears has been proved to be wrong? A. Some would rather eat wild foods than garbage B. They devote a lot of time to searching for food C. Some do not fear campers and approach campsites readily D. They lose their foraging ability after feeding at garbage dump 36. Which of the following is NOT true of bears that feed at garbage dumps and campsites? A. They grow at a relatively slower rate B. They can be easily shot C. They reproduce at an early age D. They are sometimes relocated 37. Its can be concluded from the passage that garbage bears are strongest of the bear population because____ A. Their natural predators are not found near garbage dumps B. They can get more food by combining wild food and food from dumps C. They have been known to travel distances of 100 miles or more D. They get a lot of exercise climbing in and out of garbage cans 38. The word those used in lines 9 and 10 refers to____ A. Visitors B. Dumps C. Hunters D. Bears 39. It can be inferred from the passage that bears contact with humans has resulted in____ A. Bears preference for life in the wild B. Both benefits and disadvantages to bears C. An increased likelihood of the extinction of bears D. Bears susceptibility to a variety of diseases 40. According to the passage, the purpose of removal program is to____ A. Clean out the dumps B. Shoot nuisance bears C. Settle bears in less populated areas D. Reduce the bears food supply For questions 41-55, read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space. MENTORING Many adults in America and increasing numbers elsewhere (41) .Part in mentoring schemes. A mentor is an adult who provides support and friendship to a young person. There are (42) different (43) of mentoring: passing on skills, sharing experiences, offering guidance. Sometimes the most (44) thing to do is just listen. Mentoring is open to anybody no particular (45) experience is required, just a desire to make a (46) to the life of a young person who needs help. This may seem a difficult thing at first, but many people find they have a real (47) for it.

The support of a mentor can play an important (48) in a childs development and can often make up (49) a lack of guidance in a young persons life. It can also improve young peoples (50) towards society and build up their (51) in dealing with lifes challenger. For the mentor, it can be incredibly rewarding to know that they have had a significant (52) on a child and helped to give them the best possible (53) in life. In deed, it is not only adults who are (54) of taking on this role. There is now an increasing (55) for teenagers to mentor young children, for example by helping them with reading or other school work. 41. A. Hold B. Give C. Take D. Form 42. A. Number B. Numerous C. Double D. Massive 43. A. Approach B. Times C. Supplies D. Ways 44. A. Helpful B. Willing C. Kind D. Unlikely 45. A. Trained B. Difficult C. Professional D. Skilled 46. A. Home B. Switch C. Difference D. Distance 47. A. Ability B. Skill C. Strength D. Talent 48. A. Piece B. Part C. Hope D. Section 49. A. To B. For C. With D. Over 50. A. Attitude B. Impression C. Agreement D. Conduct 51. A. Work B. Belief C. Confidence D. Hope 52. A. Desire B. Consequence C. Experience D. Influence 53. A. Availability B. Risk C. Change D. Difficulty 54. A. Able B. Capable C. Good D. Efficient 55. A. Want B. Wish C. Demand D. Lack Part II: For Questions 56-70, write your answers in the numbered spaces on the answer sheet. For questions 56-65, use the word given in brackets to form a word that fits in each of the spaces. MEN AND WOMEN ARE NOT EQUAL HERE! There is a big (56. DIFFER) ...................... in the Bijago Island off the west coast of Africa in the roles that men and women play. For example, men look after the children and wear jewelry and perfume when they go out. Women find building houses (57. PREFER) .............................. to shopping and do all kinds of jobs which men would (58. NORMAL) ......................... do in other countries. If they want a husband, they ask his mothers (59. PERMIT) .......................... and do not need to obtain his (60. AGREE) ............................ when they plan their (61. MARRY) ............................. to him. Most men spend hours every day standing in front of a mirror brushing their hair and choosing nice clothes to wear. I dont want to make any (62. CRITIC) ........................ of the women in our society, but I think its time that sexual (63. DISCRIMINATE) ................................... against men stopped. One man said. Some visitors to our islands find our customs very (64. AMUSE) ........................... but I feel very (65. NERVE) ............................. when any girl visits my mother. Another man said.

For questions 66-70, fill each of the blanks with ONE word to complete the following passage. In Western countries, electricity, gas, and water are not luxuries but necessities. Companies now realize that consumers want products that will not (66) ........................ work effectively, but also save money. For most North American households, lighting accounts for 10% to 15% of the electricity bill. However, this amount can be (67) ......................... by replacing an ordinary 100watt light bulb with an energy-saving bulb. These bulbs use a quarter of the electricity of standard (68) .......................... and last eight times longer. Therefore consumers can save about US$7 to US$21 per bulb. In Europe, there is a labeling scheme for fridges, freezers, washing machines and tumble dryers. The label tells the consumers how (69) .................... energy efficiency each model has, compared (70) ....................... other appliances in the same category. Part III: For questions 71-100, write your answers in the numbered spaces on the answer sheet. For questions 71-80, use the word given and other words to complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first. You must use between two and five words. Do not change the word given. 71. Tom and Ken like many of the same things. (common) Tom and Ken have many things. 72. Its your decision whether we stay in or go out (up) Its whether we stay in or go out. 73. I hope you enjoy yourself while you stay with Mabel. (during) I hope you enjoy yourself . with Mabel. 74. His daughter owns this flat. (belongs) This his daughter. 75. I started studying law in 2003 and Im still studying law. (since) I. 2003 76. I am sorry that I have caused you so much trouble. (apologize) I so much trouble. 77. Jill doesnt often walk to college. (unusual) Its walk to college. 78. I dont have enough money to buy a new camera. (afford) I a new camera. 79. My sister always talks when Im watching my favorite TV programme. (habit) My sister has.. when Im watching my favorite TV programme. 80. Our team won and the visitors lost. (beaten) The visitors our team. For questions 81-90, finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences printed before it 81. He tries hard, but he cannot master English pronunciation. No matter how .................................................................................................................. 82. Wherever he goes, his mother goes too. His mother.........................................................................................................................

83. The garage is going to repair the car for us next week. We are going ..................................................................................................................... 84. No explanation is necessary. It is ..................................................................................................................................... 85. I can meet you if you arrive before eleven. So long ............................................................................................................................... 86. Why dont you ask her yourself? I suggest ............................................................................................................................. 87. He would prefer you to pay him immediately. Hed rather you .................................................................................................................. 88. Nobody can deny that he has a beautiful voice. It cant ...............................................................................................................................

89. The furniture was so expensive that I didnt buy it. The furniture was too ......................................................................................................... 90. He didnt arrive in England until the end of December. It wasnt ............................................................................................................................. For Questions 91-100, write a paragraph of about 100-120 words on the benefits of the Internet. Your paragraph must cover the following: - The internet as a source of information - The internet as a source of entertainment - The internet as a source of education ..................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................... .........................................................