Đề 27

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

I don’t think he will win the competition, _______?

I locked the door of my room all day yesterday to avoid _______.

Simon was so absorbed _______ his book that he didn’t even notice me come in.

The more polite you appear to be, _______ your partner will be.

At first sight I met her, I was impressed with her______.

She hurt herself while she _______ hide-and-seek with her friends.

The proposals he put forward were excellent. _______, it quickly became apparent that they would work when put into practice.

They will have suffered from coldness and hunger for 6 hours _______ them on the mountain.

_______ for about 4 weeks, we now can perform most of the tasks confidently.

An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his _______ concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.

You shouldn’t lose heart; success often comes to those who are not _______ by failures

It’s said that the government has made no _______ in the fight against inflation; indeed, the situation has worsened recently.

I was left out in the _______ in the annual promotions in the company.

When I told my family I wanted to be a professional musician, I faced a _______ of criticism from my parents, who strongly disapproved of the idea.

The new arrivals may just be an adornment, with little structural importance for theecosystem. But to Wilkinson, this sounds like _______ at straws.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

We have achieved considerable results in the economic field, such as high economic growth, stability and significant poverty alleviation over the past few years.

I'm all in favor of ambition but I think when he says he'll be a millionaire by the time he's 25, he's simply crying for the moon.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

The best hope of avoiding a down-market tabloid TV future lies in the pressure currently being put on the networks to clean up their act.

He is very stubborn but flattery usually works like a charm on him.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the followingexchanges.

Mary invited her friend, Sarah, to have dinner out that night and Sarah accepted.

     - Mary: “Shall we eat out tonight?”                               - Sarah: “_______.”

Silas is talking to his roommate, Salah, about the Olympic Games.

     - Silas: “Do you think our country can host the Olympic Games some day in the future?”

     - Salah: “_______. We can’t afford such a big event.”

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks.

A scientist said robots will be more intelligent than humans by 2029. The scientist's name is Ray Kurzweil. He works for Google as Director of Engineering. He is one of the world’s leading experts on (26) _______intelligence (A.I). Mr Kurzweil believes computers will be able to learn from experiences, just like humans. He also thinks they will be able to tell jokes and stories, and even flirt. Kurzweil‘s 2029 prediction is a lot sooner than many people thought. The scientist said that in 1999, many A.I. experts said it would be hundreds of years (27) _______a computer was more intelligent than a human. He said that it would not be long before computer (28) _______is one billion times more powerful than the human brain.

Mr Kurzweil joked that many years ago, people thought he was a little crazy for predicting computers would be as intelligent as humans. His thinking has stayed the same but everyone else has changed the way they think. He said: “My views are not radical any more. I've actually stayed (29) _______. It's the rest of the world that's changing its View.” He highlighted examples of high-tech things we use, see or read about every day. These things make us believe that computers have intelligence. He said people think differently now: "Because the public has seen things like Siri (the iPhone’s voice-recognition technology) (30) _______you talk to a computer, they've seen the Google self-driving cars."

                                                                                         (Source: https://breakingnewsenglish.com)

The scientist said that in 1999, many A.I. experts said it would be hundreds of years (27) _______a computer was more intelligent than a human.

He said that it would not be long before computer (28) _______is one billion times more powerful than the human brain.

He said: “My views are not radical any more. I've actually stayed (29) _______. It's the rest of the world that's changing its View.”

He said people think differently now: "Because the public has seen things like Siri (the iPhone’s voice-recognition technology) (30) _______you talk to a computer, they've seen the Google self-driving cars."

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question.

      Anthropogenic global warming is a theory explaining today's long-term increase in the average temperature of Earth's atmosphere as an effect of human industry and agriculture.

      Since the latter half of the 20th century, growing banks of data and improved climate models have convinced most climate scientists that rising trends in greenhouse gas emissions are directly responsible for a rising trend in atmospheric temperature. The source of these emissions varies, consisting of a mix of gases that include methane and carbon dioxide. While some sources - such as volcanoes - are natural, their overall emissions compared with those produced by human industries, transport, and livestock have been regarded as insignificant over recent centuries.

       Greenhouse gases are made of molecules that absorb electromagnetic radiation, such as the light reflecting from the planet's surface, and re-emit it as heat. These gases include methane, carbon dioxide, water, and nitrous oxide. Despite making up only a small percentage of the atmosphere's mix of gases they are very important. If we had no naturally occurring greenhouse gases in the atmosphere at all, the average global temperature on Earth would be a much lower -18 degrees instead of the roughly 15 degrees Celsius we have enjoyed most of human history.

        Carbon dioxide levels have steadily risen over the past two centuries, thanks largely to the burning of fossil fuels for electricity general, transportation, and smelting. Current levels are approximately 415 parts per million (ppm), up from pre-industrial levels of around 280 ppm. Models vary in their predictions of further temperature increases, and depend heavily on future trends in greenhouse gas emissions. Conservative estimates by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predict an even chance of 4 degrees Celsius rise by the end of the century if current emissions trends continue.

                                                                                                     (Source: https://www.sciencealert.com/)

Where is the passage possibly taken from?

The word “livestock” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.

According to paragraph 3, what would happen if the Earth were bereft of natural greenhouse gases?

The word “those” in paragraph refers to _______.

According to paragraph 4, what are the CO2-producing fossil fuels utilized for?

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question.

While watching sports on TV, the chances are children will see professional players cheating, having tantrums, fighting, or abusing officials. In addition, it’s highly likely that children will be aware of well-known cases of sportspeople being caught using drugs to improve their performance. The danger of all this is that it could give children the idea that winning is all that counts and you should win at all costs. Good behavior and fair play aren’t the message that comes across. Instead, it looks as if cheating and bad behavior are reasonable ways of getting what you want. This message is further bolstered by the fact that some of these sportspeople acquire enormous fame and wealth, making it seem they are being handsomely rewarded either despite or because of their bad behavior.

What can parents do about this? They can regard sport on television as an opportunity to discuss attitudes and behavior with their children. When watching sports together, if parents see a player swearing at the referee, they can get the child’s opinion on that behavior and discuss whether a player’s skill is more important than their behavior. Ask what the child thinks the player’s contribution to the team is. Point out that no player can win a team game on their own, so it’s important for members to work well together.

Another thing to focus on is what the commentators say. Do they frown on bad behavior from players, think it’s amusing or even consider it’s a good thing? What about the officials? If they let players get away with a clear foul, parents can discuss with children whether this is right and what effect it has on the game. Look too at the reactions of coaches and managers. Do they accept losing with good grace or scowl and show a bad attitude? Parents can use this to talk about attitudes to winning and losing and to remind children that both are part of sport.

However, what children learn from watching sports is by no means all negative and parents should make sure they accentuate the positives too. They should emphasise to children the high reputation that well-behaved players have, not just with their teammates but also with spectators and the media. They can focus on the contribution made by such players during a game, discussing how valuable they are in the team. In the interviews after a game, point out to a child that the well-behaved sportspeople don’t gloat when they win or sulk when they lose. And parents can stress how well these people conduct themselves in their personal lives and the good work they do for others when not playing. In other words, parents should get their children to focus on the positive role models, rather than the antics of the badly behaved but often more publicized players.

                                                              (Adapter from “New English File – Advanced” by Will Maddox)

Which of the following does the passage mainly discuss?

The word “bolstered” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.

According to paragraph 2, what should parents teach their children through watching sports?

The word “accentuate” in paragraph 4 can be best replaced by _______.

The word “They” in paragraph 4 refers to _______.

Which of the following about sport is NOT mentioned in the passage?

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

The Angkor complex represented the entire range of Khmer art from the 9th to the 14th centuries.

TheinternationalRedCross,which has helped so manynations,wontheNobel PeacePrize three times for their efforts to reduce human suffering.

It concerns many socialogists that inadequate parents skills may lead to an increase in the number of incidents of juvenile delinquency.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

She has taught the children in this remote village for five months.

Tom told his girlfriend, "Let me tell your parents about your health if you can't."

I’m certain Luis was on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

My neighbours often sing karaoke in the evening.It is noisy.

Smoking is unhealthy. It also costs governments billions of dollars in health-care costs.