75 CÂU HỎI
Indicate the sentence that is correct and closest in meaning to each of the following sentences
Choosing a suitable job is really important to adolescents.
A. It is really important to choose a suitable job for adolescents.
B. It is of great importance for adolescents to choose a suitable job.
C. Choosing a suitable job for adolescents is a really important affair.
D. The choice of a suitable job for adolescents is really important.
That will put the cat among the pigeons.
A. That will cause a lot of trouble.
B. The cat will have to stay outside the house today.
C. Then we shall have as many cats as we have pigeons.
D. The cat will play with the pigeons.
Transportation has been made much easier thanks to the invention of cars, but cars are the greatest contributor of air pollution.
A. It is cars that are the greatest contributor of air pollution although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier.
B. The invention of cars has made transportation much easier, but cars are among the greatest contributors of air pollution.
C. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, people use cars to contribute to the pollution of air.
D. However easier the invention of cars has made transportation, it is cars that are among the greatest contributors of air pollution.
The purpose of any invention is to make our lives better, so good or bad, it depends on the way by which we use these inventions.
A. We can use either good or bad inventions to make our lives better.
B. Whether an invention is good or bad depends on the way by which we use it because the purpose of any invention is to make our lives better.
C. The purpose of any invention, whether good or bad, is to make our lives better. This depends on the way by which we use these inventions.
D. Good or bad as they are, all inventions have the same purpose: to make our lives better.
It is acknowledged that Vietnam had a complete control over SARS from a very early stage of the epidemic.
A. Vietnam is acknowledged to have completely controlled SARS from a very early stage of the epidemic.
B. Vietnam is acknowledged to have controlled SARS from a very early stage of the epidemic.
C. Vietnam was acknowledged to have had a complete control over SARS from a very early stage of the epidemic.
D. Vietnam is acknowledged to have a complete control over SARS from a very early stage of the epidemic.
English was first written down when Christian monks came to England in Anglo-Saxon (6) _________.
A. centuries
B. times
C. ages
D. years
They used the 23 letters of Latin to write down the sounds of Anglo-Saxon (7) _________ as they heard it
A. chat
B. communication
C. speech
D. discussion
However, English has a (8) __________ range of basic sounds (over 40) than Latin
A. longer
B. deeper
C. thicker
D. wider
The alphabet was too small, and so combinations of letters were needed to (9) ________ the different sounds.
A. tell
B. express
C. explain
D. perform
English survived, but the spelling of many English words changed to follow French (10) __________, and many French words were introduced into the language.
A. types
B. guides
C. plans
D. patterns
The result was more irregularity. When the printing press was (11) __________ in the fifteenth century, many early printers of English texts spoke other first languages
A. discovered
B. made up
C. taken in
D. invented
Although one of the short-term (12) __________ of printing was to produce a number of variant spellings, in the long term it created fixed spellings
A. conclusions
B. actions
C. meanings
D. effects
Rules were (13) __________, and dictionaries were put together which printers and writers could refer to.
A. filled in
B. drawn up
C. handed out
D. got across
Letters that were sounded in the Anglo-Saxon period, like the ‘k’ in ‘knife’, now became (14) ______.
A. silent
B. dumb
C. quiet
D. speechless
No (15) ______, then, that it is often difficult to see the link between sound and spelling.
A. problem
B. mention
C. wonder
D. idea
appearance/ steamboats and railroads/ reduce/ transportation cost/ and have effects/ conditions/ workers.
A. Appearance of the steamboats and the railroads have reduced transportation cost and had effects in conditions of workers.
B. The appearance of the steamboats and railroads have reduced transportation cost and had effects on conditions of workers.
C. The appearance of steamboats and railroads had reduced transportation cost and had effects on conditions of workers.
D. The appearance of steamboats and railroads reduced transportation cost and had effects on the conditions of workers.
He/ like/ nothing/ better/ sit/ read/ science books/ father’s/ library.
A. He liked nothing better than to sit to read science books in his father’s library.
B. He liked nothing better than to sit and read science books in his father’s library.
C. He liked nothing better than to sit and read science books in father’s library.
D. He liked nothing better than sitting and read science books in his father’s library.
new/machinery/ put in/ this year/ with a view/ increase output.
A. New machinery have been put in this year with a view to increase output.
B. New machinery has put in this year with a view to increasing output.
C. New machinery has been put in this year with a view to increase output.
D. New machinery has been put in this year with a view to increasing output.
James Watt/ invention/ steam/ engine/ famous/ world/ Scottish scientist.
A. James Watt whose invention of the steam engine is famous throughout the world was Scottish scientist.
B. James Watt, whose invention of the steam engine is famous throughout the world, was a Scottish scientist.
C. James Watt whose invention of the steam engine is famous round the world was a Scottish scientist.
D. James Watt, whose invention of the steam engine is famous all the world, is a Scottish scientist.
scientists/ proved/ there/ close link/ smoking/ lung diseases/ such as/ cough/ tuberculosis/ and/ worst/ all/ fatal cancer.
A. Scientists have proved that there is a close link between smoking and lung diseases, such as cough and tuberculosis and the worst of all is fatal cancer.
B. Scientists have proved that there has been a close link of smoking with lung diseases, such as cough and tuberculosis and the worst of all, fatal cancer.
C. Scientists proved that there has been a close link from smoking to lung diseases, such as from cough to tuberculosis and worst of all, fatal cancer.
D. Scientists have been proving that there is a close link between smoking and lung diseases, such as cough and tuberculosis and worst of all is fatal cancer.
Indicate the word or phrase closest in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Although the staff did expand somewhat, for the first century of its existence, the entire teaching staff consisted of the president and three or four tutors.
A. back and forth
B. to and fro
C. more or less
D. side by side
Every time he opens his mouth, he immediately regrets what he said. He’s always putting his foot in his mouth.
A. speaking indirectly
B. making a mistake
C. doing things in the wrong order
D. saying embarrassing things
To remedy this situation, the Constitution of the United States, approved in 1789, allowed Congress to issue money.
A. resolve
B. medicate
C. understand
D. renew
Indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
In 1864, twelve nations signed the first Geneva Convention, _ down rules for the treatment and protection of the wounded.
A. lying
B. lied
C. laying
D. laid
I can’t see us beating them at tennis this year. We are so out of ___.
A. step
B. practice
C. fitness
D. breath
I was talking to my aunt when suddenly my cousin George ________ in on our conversation.
A. went
B. interrupted
C. intervened
D. broke
We wish that you __________ such a lot of work, because we know that you would have enjoyed the party.
A. hadn’t
B. wouldn’t have
C. didn’t have
D. hadn’t had
He trained his muscles by ___ weightlifting and bodybuilding.
A. doing
B. playing
C. going
D. taking
I was glad when he said that his car was___.
A. for me use
B. at my use
C. for my use
D. at my disposal
It’s no use getting _____ him. He won’t change his mind.
A. on
B. across
C. off
D. around
“Would you bother if I had a look at your paper?” – “ __________.”
A. Well, actually I’d rather you didn’t
B. That’s a good idea
C. You’re welcome
D. Oh, I didn’t realize it
You must obey the speed limits on public roads. They are designed to keep you safe. You shouldn’t exceed the speed limit ___ you are an experienced race car driver.
A. only if
B. even if
C. provided that
D. if
The City Planning Department proposed that the new highway__________ in the fiscal year 2015.
A. would be built
B. be built
C. is to be built
D. will be built
“I’m going for an interview for a job this afternoon” - “Good luck! I’ll keep my _______crossed for you.”
A. fingers
B. legs
C. arms
D. hands
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is stressed differently from the others.
A. overlook
B. influential
C. furniture
D. oceanic
He blamed __________ me __________not explaining the lesson __________her carefully.
A. on/for/to
B. ø/ about/ for
C. for/ on/ for
D. ø/ for/ to
“Haven’t you put an ad in the paper yet?” – “__________ .”
A. I can get a paper for you
B. I’m not sure
C. I’m with you there
D. I will, first thing in the morning
____, we missed our plane.
A. As the train being late
B. The train was late
C. The train being late
D. To be late
Beyond the mountains __ where you will live.
A. does the town lie
B. lies the town
C. which the town lies
D. the town lies
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that does not contain a silent letter.
A. rhino
B. trade
C. protect
D. receipt
Many citizens say that they are __________ of the political policies of the candidates in a local election.
A. ignoring
B. ignorance
C. ignorant
D. ignorantly
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is primarily stressed on the third syllable.
A. cooperation
B. supervise
C. reinforce
D. committee
__ you give the answer, ____.
A. The quicker – the better you can get marks
B. The more quickly – the better marks you can get
C. More quickly – better marks you can get
D. The quickest – the best marks you can get
Tony and Nancy always kiss and make ___ after their argument.
A. up with
B. clear
C. up
D. out
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is not stressed on the first syllable.
A. purchase
B. ignorant
C. tuition
D. vigorous
The player was ejected after committing 5 personal ____.
A. faults
B. mistakes
C. errors
D. fouls
“Do you think it’s bad to keep all the candy to yourself?” – “______ .”
A. I’m sorry. Sometimes I’m too aggressive
B. You’re right. I’m a bit jealous
C. You are absolutely right.I’m crazy about candy
D. I’m sorry. I should not be so selfish
Which of the following words is not an acronym?
A. CANCER
B. CARE
C. LASER
D. AIDS
At the end of the nineteenth century, Alfred Binet developed a test for measuring intelligence ________ served as the basis of modern IQ tests.
A. it has
B. has
C. which has
D. and
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that contains a consonant /θ/.
A. diphthong
B. southern
C. breathing
D. smooth
Hundreds came to __________ their last respects to the dead president.
A. pay
B. express
C. have
D. indicate
International Games themselves can help to solve the problem of ___________ among countries.
A. takeoffs
B. kickoffs
C. standoffs
D. warm-ups
One of the conservation efforts is the development of wildlife__________.
A. reserves
B. reverses
C. conserves
D. reservoirs
Indicate the word(s) opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions from 54 to 55.
Some vegetables are grown without soil and artificial light.
A. real
B. natural
C. true
D. genuine
Mutualism is a type of symbiosis that occurs when two unlike organisms live together in a state that is mutually beneficial.
A. alike
B. likely
C. similar
D. dislike
Which of the following statements is true about desertification?
A. It has a history as long as that of civilization.
B. It was just as serious in the past as it is today.
C. It is a fairly recent problem.
D. Ancient societies managed the problem well.
The word “arable” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
A. cultivatable
B. dry
C. settled
D. populated
According to the passage, many people’s understanding of desertification is incorrect because
A. they do not think of it as a serious problem
B. they see it as being reversible
C. they do not see it as being caused by human activity
D. they think of it as a very slow process
Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the passage? Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information.
A. Most of the vulnerable areas are in transition from desert to arable land; a process that because of human activity and the delicate nature of these areas, always leads to soil loss.
B. Human activity in the transition areas is vulnerable because of the fragile nature of these areas that are neither desert nor arable land because they have suffered damage to the soil
C. Soil loss in the transitional zones is especially severe where human activity is damaging the environment through agriculture which is causing the loss of soil.
D. It is the areas that exist between the deserts and the land that is usable for agriculture that are most at risk because they are susceptible to poor land management methods from human activity which will always result in the loss of soil.
The word “compaction” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A. fragmentation
B. depletion
C. disruption
D. compression
According to the passage, agriculture furthers desertification through which of the following activities
A. The repetitive planting of the same crops
B. Irrigation
C. The stripping away of native vegetation
D. Over fertilization
The word “degradation” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
A. rejuvenation
B. deterioration
C. contribution
D. consumption
Paragraph 4 of the passage serves mainly to do which of the following?
A. Show the progress of desertification down through history
B. Propose a method for dealing with the desertification problem.
C. Describe one process that leads to desertification
D. Describe the main cause of desertification in one particular area
The word “leaching” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to
A. washing
B. depositing
C. concentrating
D. dispersing
Look at numbers [1], [2], [3], [4] in paragraph 3 of the passage. Where would the following sentence best fit?
Each furthers the process dramatically, but they act in quite different ways
A. [1]
B. [2]
C. [4]
D. [3]
The subject of the preceding passage was most likely Halley’s
A. childhood
B. work as an astronomer
C. invention of the diving bell
D. many different interests
Halley’s bell was better than its predecessors because it ......
A. was bigger
B. provided more air
C. weighed less
D. could rise more quickly
The expression “ran low” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
A. sank to the bottom
B. was almost exhausted
C. had been replenished
D. move slowly
How long could divers stay underwater in Halley’s bell?
A. Just a few seconds
B. Only a few minutes
C. For days on end
D. For hours at a time
It is NOT stated in the passage that Halley’s bell
A. was completely enclosed
B. was wider at the top than at the bottom
C. could hold more than one diver
D. was made of tarred wood
The expression “at will” in paragraph 3 could best be replaced by
A. in the future
B. upside down
C. as they wanted
D. with great speed
It can be inferred from the passage that, were Halley’s bell not covered with lead, it would
A. float
B. get wet
C. trap the divers
D. suffocate the divers
Where in the passage does the author indicate how air traveled from the barrel to the bell?
A. Lines 8-10
B. Lines 11-13
C. Lines 17-18
D. line 20
In which paragraph does the author describe the diving bells that preceded Halley’s?
A. The first paragraph
B. The second paragraph
C. The third paragraph
D. The fourth paragraph
This passage would most likely be assigned reading in a course on
A. astronomy
B. physiology
C. oceanography
D. recreation