ĐỀ TINH TÚY TỦ SÂU 04

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.
Question 1. A. butter B. put C. sugar D. push
Question 2. A. threat B. think C. mother D. theatre
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 the primary stress in each of the following questions
Question 3. A. precede B. offer C. shortage D. listen
Question 4. A. competitive B. individual C. relationship D. psychologist
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5. The questions__________in the exam were specially chosen.
A. asked B. were asking C. were asked D. asking
Question 6. Is the North Sea__________than the Mediterranean Sea?
A. more big B. bigger C. more biger D. biger
Question 7. She mentioned the need to ask questions ______________.
A. when I was talking about interview techniques
B. as soon as I talk about the interview techniques
C. before I had talked about the interview techniques
D. until I have talked about the interview techniques
Question 8. Susan had a mental breakdown and was diagnosed ___________ schizophrenia.
A. for B. with C. without D. from
Question 9. They have to complete the proposal for the existing computer system by Friday, ________?
A. haven’t they B. do they C. didn’t they D. don’t they
Question 10. In physical education, we play ___________ volleyball or do exercises.
A. an B. a C. the D. no article
Question 11. She has certainly ______________ a success with her latest novel.
A. graded B. counted C. scored D. marked
Question 12. That year Thanksgiving was due to _______ Nov. 30, which would leave only 20 days
before Christmas.
A. fall on B. put on C. rough in D. set off
Question 13. I always remember __________ when I was a small child.
A. to be bitten B. to bite C. being bitten D. biting
Question 14. Rumours of his resignation ______________ through the company.
A. cleared B. swept C. brushed D. mopped
Question 15. Since the virus was first detected in Hebei (China), thousands of millions of businesses
________ bankruptcy.
A. declared B. have declared C. had declared D. were declaring
Question 16. Angela believes that innovation is likely to become a _______ resource in the industry
unless companies encourage original ideas.
A. scarce B. scant C. slight D. spare
Question 17. After the steelworks closed down last year, half the men in the town _______ to go on the
dole.
A. forced B. were forced C. had forced D. has forced
Question 18. The book contains a _________ history on Sheffield House and the Cassan family.
A. fascinate B. fascinating C. fascinated D. fascinates
Question 19. I know the operation will be difficult for you, but keep a stiff upper ______ and everything
will be fine.
A. nose B. eyelid C. lip D. hand
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20. Tara maintained her composure in the face of numerous technical problems.
A. response B. uncertainty C. calmness D. anger
Question 21. The way the team clinched the title in the last three minutes is one of the greatest moments
in world football.
A. destroyed B. dealt C. won D. robbed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22. He is clearly as diligent a foreign language student as he is a lawyer.
A. industrious B. confused C. neglectful D. eager
Question 23. Don’t mind your father. He is of the old school and believes that some jobs are just not
meant to be done by a man.
A. modern B. recalled C. ignorant D. primitive
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.
Question 24. Tom and Jane are talking with each other after class.
Tom: “We need to find a few minutes to discuss our assignment.”
Jane: “______________”
A. No, it would be fine. B. Excuse me?
C. That won’t work, I’m afraid. D. Don’t mention it.
Question 25. Cathy and Tim are talking about ways to protect the environment.
Cathy: “I think lowering petrol prices is a good way to help reduce the number of personal vehicles on
roads.”
Tim: “_________. People still buy and drive their cars.”
A. Fair enough B. It’s such an effective method

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C. You have a point D. I doubt it
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.
THE IMPORTANCE OF FRIENDSHIP
It is undeniable that friendship is important for just about everyone. Individuals with several close friends
are usually happier than those without. Good friends often know things (26) _____ family members may
not be aware of, even if they have lived together for years. This is probably because when in the (27)
______ of a good friend we share our secrets and dreams. Friends turn to one another for suggestions on
how to solve their problems.
There is a tendency for close friends to be very honest, sometimes saying things the (28) _____ person
may not want to hear! Good friends (29) ______ together, and the best relationships may last a lifetime.
It is little surprise that most friends have similar personalities, which reduces the risk of conflict. (30)
_______, people don’t always have an accurate picture of who their true friends are. Research shows that
in a surprising number of cases a person someone considers a good friend doesn’t feel the same about
them.
(Adapted from Exam Booster by Helen Chilton, Sheila Dignen, Mark Fountain and Frances Treloar)

Question 26. A. of which B. that C. where D. whom

Question 27. A. factory B. office C. firm D. company
Question 28. A. few B. much C. each D. other
Question 29. A. hold B. attach C. stick D. glue
Question 30. A. However B. Therefore C. Moreover D. For example
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
In the modern era of technology, we can barely imagine our day-to-day activities without electronic
devices. Devices with Internet access have become the source of information, entertainment, and even
work, making remote jobs more and more popular. The same trend of digitalization came to the book
industry leading to the rise of electronic books, or shortly e-books. Whereas many people predict the
extinction of printed books, book shops are still open, and their owners do not seem to plan closing
businesses anytime soon. This question is complex, and both material and electronic books have plenty
of pros and cons.
Electronic books’ admirers prove that buying printed books is not an ecologically friendly option. One
Kindle can contain thousands of books, saving millions of trees. Although an e-book needs electricity to
be charged, it can last much longer without a charger compared to a smartphone, which, on average,
needs to be recharged every day. In this way, the electricity consumption is not that large for e-books,
and their contribution to the deforestation decrease is quite important.
However, a printed copy can last longer, even though ads tell us that electronic devices are timeless.
While paper may seem fragile, electronic books are subject to the evolution of digital media. The
software and formats used today can change dramatically or even disappear as technology advances.
Indeed, what will happen if Amazon stops producing its Kindles? What will happen to your digital

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library? Those questions do not arise with a paper book. In any way, we still have books brought to our
homes by our grandparents; at the same time, it is highly doubtful that our grandchildren will still be
using our e-books. The arrival of the e-book readers has shaken the literary world, but the paper book is
still far from saying its last word. These two reading instruments coexist rather well in the literary world.
The digital book has not replaced the paper book. On the contrary, it complements it giving us a more
extensive choice.
(Adapted from https://goodereader.com/)
Question 31. Which of the following could best serve as the title of the passage?
A. Will E-books Make Real Books Disappear?
B. The New Trend of Reading
C. Is It Good to Have an E-book?
D. E-books or Real Books: Which Have More Benefits?
Question 32. The word “their” in the first paragraph refers to __________.
A. e-books’ B. printed books’ C. book shops’ D. book industry
Question 33. According to the passage, which of the following is the advantage of e-books over printed
ones?
A. protecting the environment
B. consuming less energy
C. existing for a longer time
D. depending on technology advances
Question 34. The word “fragile” in paragraph 3 mostly means __________.
A. less protected B. Sturdy C. rough D. easily damaged
Question 35. What is the writer’s opinion in the last paragraph?
A. E-book readers will outnumber the quantity of traditional books.
B. People are likely more interested in reading books in the future.)
C. The position of printed books in the literary world is indispensable.
D. The literary world will be disordered because of the e-books’ appearance.
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
Ecotourism is a unique way for travellers to engage in sustainable tourism while vacationing. Throughout
the years, specific "Eco" organizations, including Eco-resorts, tours, and Non-Governmental
Organizations, have developed across the globe. This specific type of tourism is now increasingly
becoming one of the more popular, with growth rates increasing every year. The United Nations, aware
of the fact that tourism could be one of the most detrimental activities if not planned in accordance with
the threshold imposed by nature, has declared the celebration of the International Day of Ecotourism, to
promote sustainable practices in this growing industry.
Recently, The Division for Sustainable Development, Small Island Developing States Unit, decided that
in preparation for the International Day of Ecotourism, it would be beneficial to identify successful
practices of ecotourism on small islands. In order for ecotourism to be categorized as successful, it must
meet the following criteria: it must combine natural and cultural tourism; it must involve local

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populations in the program, including providing educational resources to the local community; it must
identify, manage, and conserve the natural and cultural environment, as well as the resources on the
island; it must generate practices that will lead to the future sustainability of the island. If these criteria
are followed by an organization, it deserves to be recognized as successful.
In order to locate these certain organizations, the SIDS Unit started a thoughtful internet search for
ecotourism organizations. The focus was on four different categories: Eco-resorts and hotels, Eco-tours,
Non-Governmental Organizations involved in ecotourism, and Government Codes of Conduct and
Guidelines regarding ecotourism for travellers. Once an Internet-site that filled the criteria was located,
further contact with the organizations was initiated, enabling us to obtain further information directly
from the source. Many of the organizations were delighted to correspond with us and are eager to show
all that their organization has achieved. The stories presented come from across the globe and vary in
success levels. While all of the organizations engage in practicing ecotourism, some focus in different
areas than others. This is due to a various number of reasons, including the size of an organization, length
of time the organization has been in existence, amount of funding available, and economic/political
situations occurring on the island. However, it is important to recognize that although some ecotourism
organizations are more developed than others, the ultimate goal of sustainable development, conservation
and education through ecotourism remains consistent.
Question 36: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Ecotourism and its related issues
B. Sustainable development
C. Environment pollution and its causes
D. Job opportunities for local people
Question 37: In paragraph 1, the word "detrimental" is closest in meaning to __________.
A. constructive B. Destructive C. supportive D. beneficial
Question 38: Why has the United Nations declared the celebration of the International Day of
Ecotourism?
A. to raise people's awareness about ecotourism
B. to encourage more people to experience ecotourism)
C. to boost sustainable practices in ecotourism
D. to stop ecotourism services completely
Question 39: In paragraph 2, the word "categorized" is closest in meaning to __________.
A. prioritized B. Typified C. examined D. classified
Question 40: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT metioned as a criterion for
successful ecotourism?
A. combination of natural and cultural tourism
B. local populations' involvement in the program
C. conservation of the natural and cultural environment
D. improvement in the infrastructure for more tourist attraction
Question 41: In paragraph 3, the word “their” refers to __________.
A. organisations' B. travellers' C. hotels' D. guidelines'

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Question 42: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for the
differences in organizations' focuses?
A. How big the organization is.
B. How long the organization has been in existence
C. How much money is available to the organization.
D. How much the organization is supported.
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.
Question 43. Starting and running your own business are one of the most exciting choices anyone can
make.
A. own B. are C. exciting D. make
Question 44. In classic literature, many orphans struggle in difficult circumstances, but find wealth and
happiness at the end of the tale.
A. classic B. struggle C. wealth D. tale
Question 45. The purple colour extracted from a snail was once so costly that in society at the time only
the rich could afford them.
A. extracted B. was C. the D. them
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.
Question 46. It’s possible that she didn’t receive our wedding invitation.
A. She can’t have received our wedding invitation.
B. She might not have received our wedding invitation.
C. She needn’t have received our wedding invitation.
D. She shouldn’t have received our wedding invitation.
Question 47. He last had his laptop maintained 2 years ago.
A. He has had his laptop maintained for 2 years.
B. It’s 2 years since he last had his laptop maintained.
C. The last time he has his laptop maintained was 2 years ago.
D. It’s the first time he has had his laptop maintained within 2 years.
Question 48. “I’ll call the police if you don’t leave now,” said Linda.
A. She refused to call the police if I didn’t leave then.
B. She told me to call the police if I didn’t leave now.
C. She asked me to call the police if I didn’t leave then.
D. She threatened to call the police if I didn’t leave then.
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.
Question 49. Tim had a training course in medicine. He was able to help the man out of danger.
A. Had Tim not taken a training course in medicine, he couldn’t have helped the man out of danger.
B. But for a training course in medicine, Tim wouldn’t be able to help the man out of danger.
C. Although Tim had a training course in medicine, he couldn’t help the man out of danger.

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D. Without having had a training course in medicine, Tim could have helped the man out of danger.
Question 50. I wasn’t taught how to handle the stress of test taking. I didn’t have a good performance in
the exam.
A. Unless I was taught how to handle the stress of test taking, I would have had a good performance in
the exam.
B. If only I had been taught how to handle the stress of test taking to have a good performance in the
exam.
C. I wish I hadn’t been taught how to handle the stress of test taking to have a good performance in the
exam.
D. I will have a good performance in the exam as long as I had been taught how to handle the stress of
test taking.