BÀI TẬP ĐIỀN TỪ

Dear Pam,
Sorry to hear (17) _______ your skin problem. I understand how a problem like this can affect
your confidence. If were you, I would see a dermatologist. He will know exactly what the best
treatment is and help you clear your skin. You need to (18) _______ that there is something
more important to you than your skin. If you start to believe in yourself, others will see that you
have a lot to offer and will want to get to know you. (19) _______ don't you join some clubs?
You will soon have (20) _______ friends and much confidence as well. I hope my advice helps.
Abby

Question 17: A. about B. at C. in D. with

Question 18: A. realization B. realizing C. realize D. realizable
Question 19: A. How B. What C. Which D. Why
Question 20: A. much B. a little C. many D. less

Since the world has become industrialized, there has been an increase in the number of animal
____(14)___ that have become extinct or nearly extinct. Bengal tigers, which were once found
in a large number in jungles, now are thought to be only 2,300 in number. By the year 2025
their ____(15)____ in the world is estimated to be down to zero. The dangerous thing is that
people don’t hunt them for money but mainly because they enjoy hunting them. Animals like
the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species are very important to the world’s
ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must be passed to save them. Countries
around the world have begun to solve the problem in many ways. Reserves and national parks
have been established. Money provided by world organizations has been spent on maintaining
the parks. The use of products made from ____(16)____ species has been stopped.
( Trích đề An Dương)
14. A. kinds B. types C. families D. species
15. A. pollution B. amount C. quality D. diversity
16. A. dangerous B. danger C. endangered D. endanger

When we feel anxious, we often give ourselves (1)_______ and "I'm going to fail". It can be
difficult (2)____________ messages like: "I can't do this", "I'm useless" try to replace these
with positive thoughts such as: 'this is just anxiety, it can't harm me" and, 'relax, concentrate -
it's going to be okay". Picturing how you'd like things to go can help you feel more positive. Try
to imagine yourself turning up to an exam feeling confident and relaxed. You turn over your
paper, write down what you do know and come away knowing you tried your best on the day.
pressure It can sometimes feel like your whole futuewre depends on what grades you get.
There can be (3)__________ on young people to do well in exams which can cause a lot of
(4)__________ predicted certain grades or put into a higher set, and feel if you don't get the
grade you'll let your teachers or and anxiety. You might have been parents down. Remember,
exams are important but they're not the only way to a successful future. Lots of people
(5)____________ success in life without doing well in school exams.

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Question 1: A. negative B.positive C.strange D.hopeful
Question2: A. or B. so C. but D. and
Question 3: A. less B. few C. many D. much
Question 4: A. stress B. make C. joy D. happiness
Question 5: A. become B get C.make D.achive

The Internet has rapidly developed and become part of (9) ______ daily life. It's a very fast and
convenient way to get information. People use the Internet (10)_______ many purposes:
education, communication, entertainment and commerce. The Internet (11)_________ people
communicate with friends and relatives by means of email or chatting. (12)_________ , the
Internet has limitations. It is time consuming and costly. It is also dangerous because of virus
and bad programs. On the other hand, people (13)_________ use the Internet sometimes have
to suffer various risks such as spam or (14)________ junk mails, and personal information
leaking. So, while enjoying surfing, be alert!
Question 9: A. us B. we C. ours D. our
Question 10: A. for B. at C. of D. in
Question 11: A. gives B. asks C. helps D. takes
Question 12: A. But B. So C. Therefore D. However
Question 13: A. which B. whom C. who D. why
Question 14: A. electric B. electronic C. electrically D. electricity

There are many ways of spending their free time (41) _______ Australia. Some people are
(42)_________ of skiing in Snowy Mountain or riding a surfboard in Queensland. Others enjoy
watching Kangaroos and Koalas in wild forests, My sister says she only loves (43)_______
Sydney from Skywalk. But I myself like going to Sydney Opera House where the great opera
singers of the world can (44)____________ heard. If you are bored with listening to the opera
singing, there will always be at least two (45)_________three other shows to suit your taste.
41. A. in B. at C. of D. for
42. A. keen B. interested C. surprised D. fond
43. A. watch B. watches C. watching D. watched
44. A. been B. being C. be D. to be
45. A. if B. or C. but D. so

Parents take responsibility to prepare their children for adulthood and give them love and time.
Teaching them to read and love reading will also prepare them for facing the world with
confidence and being (29) ________ . One of my favourite pictures was taken when I was about
eleven years old. At that time, I was sitting in a little red rock chair and reading a book. I am
twenty-eight years old now and one of my greatest (30________ is reading. I am so grateful to
my parents for giving me the love for reading and education. I have sweet memories of my
parents' reading to me, teaching me how to read and helping me (31)_______my homework.
Thanks to this reading habit I have, I was able to graduate from high school and succeed in
college study. I (32________ a son now, and I know how important it is to teach him to have
some love for reading. I hope that all parents will realize this (33)__________will get their
children involved in reading at an early age.

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Question 29: A. succeed B. successfully C. successful D. success
Question 30: A. songs B. stories C. films D. hobbies
Question 31: A. with B. by C. in D. for
Question 32: A. have B. had C. have had D. will have
Question 33: A. So B. but C. or D. and

Many people say that schooldays are the best days of their life, and they often feel that this
should be a period of enjoyment. (26) _______, exams often make them unhappy, and many
students prefer having no exams at all. They say the exams (27) _______ they have to take
often make them worried, and they have no time to relax. Others, on the other hand, say that
exams help students study better. They will have to study throughout the year, and if they do
well, they will become more (28) _______ in studying. There are (29) _______ students who
prefer only final exams. They say that they have to work hard for two months a year and so
they have more time for their leisure activities. They think that this is a better way of (30)
_______ students’ knowledge and ability in the subjects they are studying.
(Adapted from Complete First for Schools by Brook-Hart, Hutchison, Passmore and Uddin)
Question 26: A. Although B. Moreover C. Therefore D. However
Question 27: A. where B. who C. when D. which
Question 28: A. bored B. nervous C. friendly D. interested
Question 29: A. each B. another C. some D. fever
Question 30: A. accessing B. assessing C. assisting D. accepting

What is tasty is not always healthy. Doctors say that chips and pizzas are fattening, fizzy soft
drinks damage our teeth, and coffee shortens our lives. If we eat too much, we'll become
obese, and obesity leads to heart disease, diabetes, and other serious illnesses. Unfortunately,
the world today is (18) ________ fatter and fatter. Lack of exercise is another serious problem.
We spend hours in front of our computers and TV sets. (19) ________ of us do morning
exercises. We walk less because we prefer to use cars or public transport. Research shows,
however, that young people who don't do enough exercise often suffer from heart attacks later
in life. It's common knowledge that smoking and drinking can shorten our lives (20) ________.
Cigarette-smoking, for example, kills millions of people every year. Many of them die (21)
________ lung cancer. Yet many young people still smoke and drink. Why? One answer is that
tobacco and drinks companies invest enormous sums of money in advertising their products.
For them, cigarettes and alcoholic drinks mean money. For us, they mean disease and even
death. We all know that the healthier we are the better we feel. The better we feel, the longer
we live. So why not (22) ________ ourselves?
Question 18. A. turning B. getting C. making D. being
Question 19. A. Few B. Many C. A few D. All
Question 20. A. extremely B. intensively C. absolutely D.
dramatically
Question 21. A. with B. from C. about D. in
Question 22. A. take care of B. look for C. care for D. pay attention to

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Teenagers today live in a very competitive world. It is more important than ever to succeed at
school if they hope to have a chance in the job market afterwards. It's no wonder that many
young people (18) _________ about letting down their parents, their peers and themselves. To
try to please everyone, they take on too (19)_________ tasks until it becomes harder and
harder to balance their homework assignments, parties, sports activities and relationships. The
result is that young people suffer stress. There are different ways of dealing with stress.
Everyone knows that caffeine, in the form of coffee or soft drinks, keeps you awake and alert.
But caffeine is a drug which can become (20) _________. In the end, like other drugs, caffeine
only (21)________ to more stress. There are better ways to deal with stress. Physical exercise
is a good stress reliever (22) _________ it increases certain chemicals in the brain which calm
you down. It is also advisable that you should get enough sleep at night and spend more time
hanging out with you friends or taking part in outdoor activities.
Question 18: A. inform B. think C. worry D. talk
Question 19: A. many B. much c. few D. amount of
Question 20: A. likable B. reliable C. addictive D. negative
Question 21: A. causes B. results in D. results from D. leads
Question 22: A. however B. if C. although D. because

Teenagers having exams may feel stressed for different reasons. Their future may depend on
their exam results. And many of them will probably be afraid that their performances will not
be as good as their friends’ and may feel worried about being (26) ______negatively to them.
They may feel so (27) ______ by the amount of studying which they need to do. To obtain a
good result, they may have to give up (28)
______ leisure activities such as doing sports and listening to music. Teenagers (29) _______
suffer from exam stress may show a variety of symptoms including loss of appetite, being
unable to sleep and a lack of motivation to study. (30) ______, it is important for teachers and
parents to watch out for these signs and to be as supportive and encouraging as possible.
Question 26: A. agreed B. suggested C. closed D. compared
Question 27: A. exhausted B. excited C. relaxed D. embarrassed
Question 28: A. every B. many C. each D. much
Question 29: A. when B. where C. which D. who
Question 30: A. Therefore B. Although C. However D. Moreover

Have you stopped to wonder why people give each (3) ______ eggs at Easter? The Christian
festival of Easter celebrates the return of Jesus Christ from the death, but the festival is actually
named after the goddess of the sun. Easter, whose name is taken from the East where she rises.
In very ancient times, Easter was a celebration that winter was over and that a new life was
about to begin. The rabbit, due to the number of young it produces, is the symbol of life. In
some parts of the world, the rabbit leaves large numbers of eggs (another symbol of new life) in
the garden (4) ______ children have to find as many as they can. This is very like Christmas

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when Santa Claus leaves presents for individual children. At Easter, children have to be
independent and (5) ______ after themselves. In this way, the hunt for Easter eggs represents
the need for young people to go out into the world and make their own fortune.
Question 3: A. else B. others C. person D. other
Question 4: A. and B. but C. however D. although
Question 5: A. carry B. get C. look D. take

Keeping fit and healthy may seem difficult, but there are a few easy-to-follow guidelines. Firstly,
a balanced diet (34) _________ means selecting food that is low in salt and sugar is absolutely
essential. Experts recommend reducing the amount of fat in our diet, as too much can
(35)_________heart problems. Secondly, it is important to (36)____ exercise into your daily
routine. This can be done by simply walking as much as possible and climbing stairs instead of
taking the lift. Exercise is necessary to maintain a healthy body, as well as increasing energy
levels and making you feel generally fitter and happier. Finally, staying relaxed is (37) ___
reason for good health. Too much stress can lead to a variety of illnesses, from headaches to
high blood pressure. Whenever possible, do things you enjoy and treat yourself occasionally.
(38)_________ the message is simple - enjoy yourself but learn to respect your body too. It's all
a question of getting a balance right. Question 34: A. who
Question 35: A. solve B.improve C.prevent D.cause
Question 36: A. fit B.match C.use D.search
Question 37: A. few B.another C. many D. much
Question 38: A. So B.Or C. Although D.Since

BÀI TẬP ĐỌC HIỂU

One of the main sources for the spreading of news and events throughout the world is the
newspaper.
The purpose of newspapers is to inform the public of political, social economic and
entertainment happenings, among other things .Generally, there are three types of
newspapers: daily newspapers, weekly newspapers, and special-interest newspapers. Daily
newspapers publish at least one edition every weekday. Most dailies also have a weekend
edition. Daily newspapers often have sections for news, sports, arts and
entertainment, business and classified advertising. Weekly newspapers print once a week and
cover news of interest to readers in a smaller area than that of a daily paper. They focus on
local happenings rather than national or international events. Special-interest newspapers may
publish daily, weekly, monthly, or even less frequently. They generally disseminate news of
interest to a particular group of readers or feature news about a specific topic.
Thanks to the development of the Internet, we can now get access to electronic
newspapers. To some extent, e-newspapers are cheap, up-to-date, and convenient for
most readers in the world.

1. The purpose of newspapers is to inform the public of...

A. political and social happenings B. economic and entertainment happenings
C. other different events D. all A, B and C

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2. Three types of newspapers are...
A. daily newspapers, weekly newspapers and special-interest newspapers.
B. weekly newspapers, monthly newspapers , yearly newspapers .
C. daily newspapers, weekly newspapers and monthly newspapers.
D. weekly newspapers, monthly newspapers and special-interest newspapers.

3. Most daily newspapers publish ….

A. only one edition every weekday .
B. one edition every weekend .
C. at least once every weekday and once at weekend.
D. one different edition for one different section
4. Weekly newspapers usually focus on...
A. local happenings B. national happenings
C. international happenings D. local and international happenings .
5. Social-interest newspapers cover news of interest to...
A. special people B. particular group of readers
C. feature news about a specific topic D. both B and C
6. We can easily get access to electronic newspapers because they are...
A. modern, up-to-date but expensive
B. cheap, up-to-date and convenient worldwide
C. quick, cheap and convenient
D. modern, quick and up-to-date

You can do a few things to make homework less stressful. First, be sure you understand what
you have to do in your assignment. Write it down in your notebook if you need to, and don't be
afraid to ask questions about what is expected.
Second, use any extra time you have at school to work on your homework. Many schools have
libraries that are specifically designed for students to study or to get their homework done.
Third, pace yourself. You need to plan your time. If it is a heavy homework day, you will need to
devote more time to your homework.
Whenever you need some help, the first person you should ask for help is your teacher.
Sometimes, it is good to have someone explain something that you are not completely sure of.
In addition, you might also be able to get some help from another student. If there is a friend
who is a good student, think about asking that person to study with you.

1. In order to make homework less stressful, the first thing to do is __________.

A. to remember the deadline
B. to understand what you have to do in your assignment
C. to go to the school library as soon as possible
D. to know who can do it for you

2. If you have any extra time at school, you should _______.

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A. spend time with your friends B. use it to make your day planner
C. use it to understand the assignment D. study or get your homework done
3. The word "devote" in the third paragraph can be best replaced by the word “______”.
A. reduce B. spend C. develop D. waste

4. When a student needs some help, the first person to ask for help is________
A. the best student at school B. his teacher
C. a member in his family D. his friend

5. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Students can follow some advice to avoid worrying about homework.
B. Students should ask their teachers for help when they need it.
C. Students might get some help from their friends.
D. Students can do their homework in school libraries.

Many children have music classes when they attend school. And it is thought that music can
help them learn other subjects better. Research has shown that it can improve children’s
performances in certain subjects. Some studies have shown that music training can help you
understand your own language better. It could also help you with learning a second one.
Moreover, young people who have studied music also seem to get higher scores in other
subjects like maths. So it could be that these school subjects are connected in some way. Music
also helps you think of new ideas, and believe more in yourself. If you are learning the guitar,
for example, it can be really exciting when you are able to start composing your own pieces of
music. One of the biggest benefits, of course, is that listening to music can reduce your stress.
And composing music can make you feel the same way. Maybe your musical knowledge will
even open up a great career path for you in the future.
Question 31: What is main idea of the passage?
A. Way to teach music B. New ideas in music
C. Benefits of learning music D. Ways to write a piece of music
Question 32: The word it in paragraph 1 refers to ___ .
A. research B. school C. child D. music
Question 33: According to paragraph 2, students who learn music seem to _ .
A. dislike learning a second language B. get higher marks in maths
C. know only one language D. dislike learning other subjects
Question 34: The word composing in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __ _.
A. writing B. copying C. learning D. sharing
Question 35: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of
music?
A. It helps you think of new ideas. B. It helps you believe more in yourself.
C. It helps you make more friends. D. It helps you reduce stress.

In the 1960s, it took pop and rock groups one or two days to record their songs. Nowadays, it
can take months and months. Many rock groups begin by recording only one instrument, for

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example, the voice. Then they record other instruments- electric piano, synthesizer, guitars,
drums and so on.
Next, they might use a computer to add special effects. Finally, they ‘mix’ all the instruments
until they get the sound that they want. This means that a CD or cassette will always sound very
different from a live concert.
Music engineers have developed a new computer programme that will change the future of
music. A computer can analyse a singer’s voice. Then if you give the computer the lyrics and
music of a song, the computer can ‘sing’ it in that voice. This means that a singer only needs to
record one song and the computer can then sing other songs in the singer’s own voice. Singers
can sing new songs many years after they have died.
Most of us listen to music for pleasure, but for the record companies, music is a product, the
same as soap powder. When a record company finds a new group (or ‘band’), they first try to
develop the band’s ‘profile’. They will try to create an ‘image’ for the band that they think will
attract young people. Instead of allowing the band’s full artistic freedom, they will often tell the
band what they should wear, what they should say and how they should sing and play.
In recent year, many rock groups have started their own record companies because they say
that the big companies are too commercial.

1. Today, to record songs, it takes __________.

A. longer than it used to do B. shorter than it used to do
C. only one or two days D. the same amount of time as the
1960s
2. Today’s record procedure results in ________.
A. different sounds of recorded songs and live- performed songs.
B. the mixture between CDs and live concert
C. some special effects on songs
D. differences invoices and instruments played
3. Which of the following is NOT true about the new computer programme?
A. It is predicted to change the music future. B. It can imitate singers’ voice.
C. It can sing only one recorded song of the singer. D. The singer does not necessarily present
to really sing.
4. Record companies don’t always ________.
A. suggest the outfits of the band B. tell the band what to say
C. give the band freedom to do things D. decide the songs the band will
play
5. The word “that” in the passage refers to ________.
A. soap powder B. an image C. the band D. a company

Since the 19th century, companies have looked for better and cleaner ways of creating
electricity. One UK company has created a special type of floor made of square tiles. Under
each square, there is a system that can create electricity very cheaply when someone steps on
it!
The design of the floor works very well when it is used in very busy areas. And the reason is

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that a lot of energy is created simply because of the large numbers of people walking across the
floor.
The floor can have other uses too; one of them is to record how many people visit a
shopping centre. This kind of inionnation is very useful for shop owners because very often they
want to know at which times of day they have the highest numbers of customers, so the next
time you visit shopping centre, have a careful look at the floor that you are walking across!

Question 31: What is the passage mainly about?

A. A new way to build houses B. A shopping centre that sells electricity
C. A difficulty in creating electricity D. A special floor that creates electricity
Question 32: According to paragraph 1, the special floor creates electricity when ____.
A. someone looks at it B. someone cleans it C. someone covers it D. someone steps on it
Question 33: The word useful in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. kind B. careful C. false D. helpful
Question 34: The word they in paragraph 3 refers to_____.
A. shop owners B. people C. days D. times
Question 35: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a good thing about the floor in the
passage?
A. It helps shops attract more customers. B. It creates electricity very cheaply.
C. It works very well in very busy areas. D. It is good for shop owners.

New York is called "the Big Apple". Maybe it is not exactly like an apple, it's certainly
very big. There are too many people, that's the problem. The streets are always full of cars and
trucks; you can never find a place to park. the questions.
Travelling around is never easy in the city. If you have enough money, you can take a
taxi. New York cabs are yellow. They look all the same. But the drivers are very different. Some
were born and raised in New York, but many are newcomners to the United States.
A few drive slowly, but most go very vary fast. Cab driving is a difficult job. It can be
dangerous, too. Thieves often try to steal the drivers' money. Drivers sometimes get hurt.
If you don't want to take a taxi, you can go by bus or you can take the subway. The
subway is quick and it's cheap, but parts of it are old and dirty. Lights don't always work and
there are often fires on the track. On some subway lines, there are new, clean, silver trains. But
you can't see the color of the old trains easily. There is too much dirt and too much graffiti,
inside and outside.
Question 28: What is the problem in New York?
A. It has too many apples. B. It is too big.
C. It looked liked a apple D. It is too crowded
Question 29: What does "a cab" mean?
A. a truck B. a bus C. a taxi D. a plane
Question 30: Cab drivers in New York
A. can be dangerous B. are clothes
C. can be attacked by thieves D. were all born in New York
Question 31: The word "subway" can best be replaced by
A. underground B. station C. light bulb D. platform

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Question 32: Subways in New York_______
A. have no lights B. are clothes
C. are quick but dirty D. often cause fires

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