Câu 1: 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.
Phần gạch chân đáp án D phát âm là /tʃ/
Phần gạch chân của đáp án A, B, C phát âm là /ʃ/
Câu 2: 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.
Phần gạch chân đáp án C phát âm là /ʃ/
Phần gạch chân của đáp án A, B, D phát âm là /tʃ/
Câu 3: 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 primary stress in each of the following questions.
Đáp án C nhấn âm 2.
Đáp án B, A, D nhấn âm 1.
Câu 4: 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 primary stress in each of the following questions.
Đáp án A nhấn âm 1.
Đáp án B, C, D nhấn âm 2.
Câu 5: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
These anniversaries mark the milestones of a happy and lasting relationship between married couples.
Kiến thức: từ đồng nghĩa
milestones = landmarks: cột mốc, sự kiện quan trọng
Câu 6: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Unselfishness is the very essence of friendship. (choose the word CLOSET in meaning)
Kiến thức: từ đồng nghĩa
essence = important part: cốt lõi, bản chất
Câu 7: 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.
He is an selfish man who thinks about what is good for other people, not just about their advantage.
Kiến thức: từ trái nghĩa
selfish: ích kỷ, chỉ nghĩ đến lợi ích cá nhân
geenerous: hào phóng, rộng lượng
Câu 8: 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.
My brother is pretty serious but slightly shy. (choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning)
Kiến thức: từ trái nghĩa
shy: e thẹn
confident: tự tin
Câu 9: 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.
Statistics are now compulsory for all students taking a course in engineering.
Statistics: khoa học thống kê
"s" trong trường hợp này không phải chỉ danh từ số nhiều nên ta không dùng "are"
Câu 10: 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.
During a curfew it is not possible walking on the streets after a specified hour. (underlined part that needs correction)
Cấu trúc "it is Adj + to + V + ..."
Câu 11: 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.
Computers have made access to information instantly available just by push a few buttons. (underlined part that needs correction)
Sửa "by push" thành "pushing"
Câu 12: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
If we leave now for our trip, we can drive half the distance before we stop ________ lunch.
"stop to V": dừng lại để làm một việc gì đó
Câu 13: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
How fast ________ when the accident happened?
Ta dùng thì quá khứ đơn và quá khứ tiếp diễn để diễn tả một hành động đang xảy ra trong quá khứ thì có một hành động khác xen vào.
Tạm dịch: Cậu đang lái xe với tốc độ bao nhiêu khi tai nạn xảy ra vậy?
Câu 14: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Your friendship should be based on ________ trust.
"mutual trust": tin tưởng lẫn nhau
Tạm dịch: Tình bạn nên dựa trên sự tin tưởng lẫn nhau.
Câu 15: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
We stayed friends even after we ________ and left home.
"grew up": lớn lên
Câu 16: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Alice didn't expect ________ to Bill's party.
"expect to V"
Dạng bị động: expect to be V3
Câu 17: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
I don't mind _______ late, if it will help at all.
"Mind + V-ing", loại A và B; trong trường hợp này không chia thể bị động vì "Tôi không phiền làm việc" mang nghĩa chủ động
Câu 18: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Friendship is a two-side ________; it lives by give-and-take.
Tạm dịch: Tình bạn có hai mặt, cho và nhận.
Câu 19: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Fortunately, the hospital's new air-conditioning system________ when the first heat wave of the summer arrived.
Kiến thức: bị động thì quá khứ hoàn thành
Câu 20: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
I'm sorry you've missed the train, it ________ five minutes ago.
"five minutes ago" thì quá khứ đơn
Câu 21: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
After their children had grown up, they decided _______ to a condominium in the city.
"decide to V": quyết định làm gì
Câu 22: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
She showed her ________ by asking lots of trivial questions.
Sau "her" cần một danh từ, loại A, D
Căn cứ vào nghĩa trong câu "asking lots of trivial questions": hỏi nhiều câu hỏi tầm thường.
Câu 23: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
She ________ a big fuss about not having a window seat on the plane.
"make a fuss" làm ầm lên
Câu 24: 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.
Fiana and Fallon are talking about the weather.
Fiana: “Isn’t it going to rain tonight?” – Fallon: “_________.”
Tạm dịch
"Trời tối nay sẽ không mưa đâu chứ?"
"Tôi hi vọng là vậy."
Câu 25: 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.
Adela and Phuong are talking about her new friend.
Adela: “________?” – Phuong: He’s tall and thin with blue eyes.”
Câu trả lời "He’s tall and thin with blue eyes."
Phải chọn câu hỏi hỏi về diện mạo người đó trông như thế nào.
Câu 26: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30
Going to party can be fun and (26)_____ . If you are invited to a party, (27)_____ call your host up early to inform him or her of whether you are going. If you want to bring someone who has not been invited (28)_____ you, you should ask for permission first. Remember to dress appropriately for the
party. You will stick out like a sore thumb if you are dressed (29)_____ whereas everyone else is in T-shirt and jeans. If you are not sure what (30)_____, do ask your host.
(26) _____________
"fun" nối với "and", vậy chỗ trống cần điền phải là một tính từ.
Câu 27: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30
(27) ____________
"do" trước V mang ý nghĩa nhấn mạnh
Câu 28: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30
(28) ____________
"along with" cùng với
Câu 29: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30
(29) __________
Bổ nghĩa cho V cần một Adv, và dựa vào nghĩa của nó ta có "ăn mặc một cách lịch sự"
Câu 30: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30
(30) _________
Sau từ để hỏi dùng một "to V"
Câu 31: 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
Having a best friend to confide in can bring a positive effect on our emotional health. An evening out with the closest friend may be the best guarantee of a good time. In fact, our best friend can prevent us from developing serious psychological problems such as depression and anxiety.
Best friendship evolves with time - we cannot go out and pick our best friend. We become friends with people who share common interests – at school or through hobbies, for example.
Best friends have usually known each other for years and stuck together through good and bad times. If you haven't got one, perhaps you are being too distant from people, or focusing too much on your work.
A best friend can ________.
Dẫn chứng: "An evening out with the closest friend may be the best guarantee of a good time. In fact, our best friend can prevent us from developing serious psychological problems such as depression and anxiety." Cả hai câu thể hiện cho cụm từ "joy and sadness".
Câu 32: 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
Close friends need to ________.
Dẫn chứng: "We become friends with people who share common interests" = the same interests.
Câu 33: 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
According to the passage, ________.
Dẫn chứng: "Best friendship evolves with time"
Câu 34: 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
The word 'one' in the last paragraph refers to ________.
Tạm dịch:
Nếu không có một người bạn thân thì bạn xa cách với mọi người hay quá tập trung vào công việc.
Câu 35: 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
Which of the following sentences is NOT mentioned?
Phát biểu không được đề cập
Câu B: Dẫn chứng "Having a best friend to confide in can bring a positive effect on our emotional health."
Câu C: Dẫn chứng If you haven't got one, perhaps you are being too distant from people, or focusing too much on your work."
Câu D: Dẫn chứng "Best friendship evolves with time."
Câu 36: 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.
There's no point in persuading him to do this.
"There's no point": không có ý nghĩa
It is useless to V: vô ích, vô dụng để làm điều gì đó
Câu 37: 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.
It's waste of time to try to explain anything to Tony.
"It's waste of time" = "It's not worth +V-ing"
Câu 38: 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.
She has cooked for dinner for two hours.
Chuyển đổi giữa thì hiện tại hoàn thành và thì quá khứ đơn.
"for two hours" ⇒ "two hours ago"
Câu 39: 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.
He is too old. He can’t run so far.
Cấu trúc "too for O to do something" khi kết hợp câu thì động từ không ở dạng phủ định.
Câu 40: 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.
The weather was so dismal. They had to cancel the picnic immediately.
Cấu trúc đảo ngữ "so that"