Progress test 3

PROGRESS TEST 3

Phần 1. Cách phát âm của âm vị trong từ Chọn 01 trong 04 lựa chọn có phần gạch chân có cách phát âm kliảc vói những từ còn ỉại.

1. A. sergeant 2. A. hour 3. A. apologỵ 4. A. promised 5. A. confine B. servant c. service D. servile

B. our B. classify B. reduced B. conceal c . pour c. testify c.released c. convention D. sour D. verify D. pleased D. concentrate

Phần 2. Trọng âm

Chọn 01 trong 04 lựa chọn có cấu trức trọng âm khác với những từ còn lại.

6. A. antonym 7. A. assemble 8. A. destination 9. A. challenging 10. A. ashtray B.consequence B. glorious B. enthusiast B. consultant B. music c. condolence c. majestic D. animate D. together

c . hallucinate c. purity c. severe D. technology D. wholesaler D. temper

Phần 3. Từ hoặc cụm từ đồng nghĩa Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn có nghĩa gần nhất với từ/cụm từ • • o • I o o • được gạch chân.

11. Within a week on display at the exhibition, the painting was hailed as a masterpiece which attracts a lot o f attention. A. a down-to-earth work o f art c . an expensive work o f art B. an excellent work o f art D. a large work of art 12. Hypertension is one o f the most widespread and potentially dangerous diseases. A. stretched B. concentrated c. common D. scattered

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13. I think we can safely say now that we are home and dry; we have got our money back. A. we have got home dry B. we have been successful c. we have money to go home D. we have been promoted

Phần 4. Từ hoặc cụm từ trái nghĩa Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn trái nghĩa vói từ/cụm từ được gạch chân.

14. We offer a speedy and secure service o f transferring money in less than 24 hours. A. slow B. uninterested c. unsure D. open 15. "That is a well-behaved boy whose behaviour has nothing to complain about." A. behaving suspicously B. behaving rationally c. behaving impeccably D. behaving improperly 16. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region. A. fluctuate B. remain unstable c. resữain D. stay unchanged

Phần 5. Tìm lỗi sai

Chọn 01 trong 04 từ/cụm từ được gạch chân có chứa lỗi sai.

17. Dinosaurs were (A) just beginning (B) to establish (CD them (D) 200 million years ago. 18. If unwanted pet turtles are unleashed (A) into the wild OB), many will die and those which (C) exist will threaten the lives of native plants and animals (DÌ. 19. Close to (A) 73 percentage 03) o f the United States’ population is concentrated ( Q in metropolitan areas, and more than (DÌ half the population lives in the South and West. 20- Among ÍAÌ the most remarkable eyes are those o f the dragonfly (BÌ: for this insect (CÌ has compound eyes make UP (D) o f tiny eyes.

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21. Our civilization is commonplace (A) to us that ÍB) rarely we stop rcr> to think about its complexity (D). 22. Between ('A') mountains and the plateau lies (BÌ the great Valley, which is rich in (Q fertile crop lands and apples orchards CD).

Phần 6. Hoàn thành câu Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng troiig 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong mỗi câu hỏỉ.

23. - Does Sheila work full time at the supermarket? - No, o n ly _____when they need extra staff. A. in and out B. on and off c. by and by D. up and around 24. Charles says-the young artist’s paintings a re_________ . A. out o f this world B. worlds apart c. on top of the world D. for the world 2 5 .1 can’t afford to buy a new coat this winter. I’ll have to ________ the one I have. A. make amends B. make m yself at home with c. make do with D. make light with 26. The civil servant _________ his post because he disagreed with the minister. A. gave in B. gave out c. gave off D. gave up 27. Everybody is very anxious about th e__________ of the negotiations. A. outbreak B. outcome c. output D. outlook 28. The actor never _________ the potential he showed in his early career. A. fulfilled B. accomplished c. gained D. assumed 29. The candidate still expects to be elected_____ . the results o f the latest opinion poll. A. without B. apart c. nevertheless D. notwithstanding

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30. Finish your meal with a cup o f our delicious freshly_________

coffee. A. grated B. shredded c. ground D. mincedÍ' 31. Money was short and people survived b y_________ and saving. A. scrimping B. scavenging c. scouring D. scrounging 32. If you want to be sure of receiving a copy o f the magazine, I suggest y o u___ an annual subscription. A. put down B. take out c. write off D. send up P h ần 7. Điền từ C họn 01 lự a chọn đúng trong 04 lự a chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống • • • o o • • o tro n g đoạn văn. If you’re an environmentalist, plastic is a word you tend to say with a sneer or a snarl. It has become a (3 3 )__________ o f our wasteful, throw-away society. But there seems to be little doubt it is here to stay, and the truth is, of course, that plastics have brought enormous (3 4 )_________ , even envừonmental ones. It is not really the plastics themselves that are the envữonmental evil it is the way society chooses to use and (35)_________ them. Almost all the 50 or so different kinds o f modem plastic are made ( 3 6 )________ oil, gas or coal - non-renewable natural resources. We import well over three million tones o f the stuff in Britain each year and, sooner or later, most o f it is thrown away. A high (37) _________ o f our annual consumption is in the form o f packaging and this constitutes about seven per cent by weight o f our domestic refuse. Almost all o f it could be recycled, but very little o f it is, though the plastic recycling (3 8 )________is growing fast. The plastics themselves are extremely energy-rich they have a high calorific value than coal and one (3 9 )_________ o f recovery strongly favored by the plastic manufacturers is the (40) ___________o f waste plastic into a fuel. 33. A. symbol B. mark 34. A. pleasures B. benefits 35. A. dispose B. store 36. A. by B. o f c. sign D. detail c. savings D. profits c. endanger D. abuse c. in D. from

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37. A. portion B. amount 38. A. manufacture B. plant 39. A. measure B. mechanism 40. A. conversion B. melting

Phần 8. Bài đoc 1

c. proportion D. rate c. factory D. industry c. method D. medium c. replacement D. change

Đọc đoạn văn và trả lòi 08 câu hỏi kèm theo.

Many people are unaware of how many o f the products we use every day come from petroleum and natural gas. In the United States each family o f four uses more than two tons o f peừoleum products annually. That’s almost 1200 lb of chemicals each year for every man, woman, and child in the United States - a staggering total o f 225 billion pounds o f chemicals from petroleum, and to a lesser extent, natural gas. O f the vast amount o f petroleum and natural gas we consume, more than 90 percent is burned as fuels. Only about 5.5 percent is used for the manufacture of petrochemicals by the industry. These petrochemicals vary widely in their functions and include such products as drugs, detergents, rubber, paints, fertilizers, dyes, perfumes, explosives, food preservatives, artificial sweeteners, and agricultural chemicals. Finally, about 1.5 percent of the oil and natural gas is used as raw material for billions o f pounds of polymers that yield many different and useful products. In post-World War II years, the United States was flooded with domestic and imported items o f extremely low cost, low quality, and limited lifetime. This led to the image o f “cheap plastics” with low durability. Today, however, the image o f plastics has changed. Plastics perform an extremely broad range of function, from heart valves and artificial kidneys to ski boots, nonstick surfaces, supper glues and spacecraft parts, and they compete with natural products' in durability. No other materials except plastics could perform all these different functions. Plastics are replacing more and more parts o f your car. The use of 1 lb o f plastic can replace an average o f 3.5 lb of metal in an automobile. An automobile with 400 lb of plastic substituted for metal will weigh about 1000 lb less, which increases its gas mileage by about 3 mi/gal. The fuel sayings are 81

estimated to be about 160 million barrels o f oil annually. That’s more than the total amount used by the chemical industry as raw materials to make the polymers. As another example, synthetic polymer fibers are commonly w orld’s synthetic fibers were replaced by cotton, this would require an additional 40 million acres o f farmland. Certainly the use o f polymer plastics will increase. One can expect to find more applications in home construction and furniture because o f the unlimited design freedom o f plastics. Plastics will be used more in drink containers and food packaging. The 700 billion gallons of liquids consumer more and more in plastic bottles. Diseased or malfunctioning parts o f the body will be replaced by specialized plastic components to a greater degree. We are indeed becoming a plastic society. 41. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. Production o f petroleum and natural gas B. The versatility o f petrochemicals C. New uses of plastic in automobiles D. Plastics and plastic products 42. According to the passage, the percentage o f petroleum and natural gas that is used in the production o f plastics i s_________ . A. exaggerated B. tiny C. extravagant D. efficient 43. The word “flooded” is closest in meaning t o_________ . A. inundated B. damaged C. promoted D. in need of 44. It can be inferred from the passage (paragraph 3) that after World War II plastic products in the US were all o f the following EX CEPT_________ . A. inexpensive B. plentiful C. mediocre D. long-lasting 45. The word “T his” refers t o _________ . A. the end o f World War II

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46. In paragraph 4, the author supports the use o f plastics in cars and polvmer fibers in fabrics because they a re_________ . A. economical B. fashionable c. easily manufactured D. costly 47. The author believes that the use o f plastics in home construction and furniture will increase because plastics_________ . A. come in decorative colors B. are relatively inexpensive c. lend themselves to flexibility in design D. are incredibly sfrong 48. Which o f the following devices does the author use to present information about plastic products? A. Enumeration B. Metaphor c. Appeals to experts D. Examples Phần 9. B ài đọc 2 Đọc đoạn v ăn và t r ả lòi 08 câu hỏi kèm theo. One o f the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument o f wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 BC. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects o f its construction make it one of the truly great wonders o f the world. The thirteen-acre structure near the Nile River is the solid mass o f stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number o f hidden passageways and the burial chamber for the pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west - an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshipers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great pyramid were based on astronomical observations. Explorations and detailed examinations o f the base o f the structure reveal many interesting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline o f events - past, present, and future. Many o f the events have. 83

been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the p ast Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no. exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial being o f the ancient past. Was this superstructure made by ordinary being, or one built by a race far superior to any known today? 49. What is the best title for the passage? A. Symbolism o f the Great Pyramid B. Problem with the construction o f the Great Pyramid C. Wonders of the Great Pyramid o f Giza D. Explorations of the Burial Chamber o f Cheops 50. Extraterrestrial beings a re__________ . A. very strong wonders B. astronomers in the ancient times C. research in Egyptology D. living beings from other planets 51. What was the most probable reason for providing so m any hidden passages? A. To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly B. To permit the high priests to pray at night C. To enable the pharaoh’s family to bring food for the journey after life D. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh 52. On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculation? A. Observation o f the celestial bodies B. Advanced technology . C. Advanced tool of measurement D. Knowledge of the earth’s surface 53. Why was the Great Pyramid constructed?

A. As a solar observatory ^ B. As a religious temple C. As a tomb for the pharaoh D. As an engineering feat

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54. Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one o f the seven wonders of the world?

A. It is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points o f the compass and contains many prophecies.

B. It was selected as a tomb o f Pharaoh Cheops, c. It was built by a super race.

D. It is very old. 55. What do the interesting lines in the base symbolize?

A. Architect’s plans for the hidden passage

B. Pathways of the great solar bodies c. Asừological computations

D. Date of important event taking place throughout time 56. The word “feat” is closest in meaning t o_________ .

A. accomplishment B. appendage c. festivity D. structure

Phần 10. Hoàn thành hội thoại Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng ờ mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống.

57. Minh: “What does your new English teacher look like?” Phong: “_________ ” A. She has taught English for five years. B. I am sure you will like her. c. I like her very much. D. She is slim with long black hair. 58. Tom: “Would you mind letting me use your bicycle for a little while?”

Jim: “ ______________

A. Never mind B. You are welcome c. Not at all D. Thank you so much

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59. - “I need some help with this table._________yyou lift the other end, please?” - “Sure, ju st a second.” A. Shall B. May C. Co 60. Anna: “Would you like to meet Mrs. Nhung?”

c. Could

Mary: “____ A. I’m afraid B. I ’d love to D. Should

c. I’ll wait

D. I’m thinking 61. - “I have left a cookie on the table, but now it’s gone. What happened to it?” - “I don’t know. One of the children it.

A. may have eaten C. had to eat B. should have eaten D. could eat

Phần 11. Viết lại câu Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất vói câu đã cho.

62. The noise next door did not stop until after midnight. A. The noise next door didn't stop during midnight. B. The noise next door stopped after midnight, c. The noise next door didn't stop after midnight. D. The noise next door didn't stop at midnight. 63. Nobody at all came to the meeting.

A. Not many people came to the meeting.

B. Not a single person came to the meeting, c. Only a few people came to the meeting.

D. There was almost nobody at the meeting. 64. "How long have you worked here?" he asked.

A. He asked me how long I had worked there.

B. He asked me for how long I had worked there.

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c . He asked,me if I had worked there long.

D. He asked me how long had I worked there. 65. It is in museums and galleries that hobbyists can study exhibits relating to their hobby.

A. Hobbyists can study exhibits relating to their hobby in museums and galleries.

B. Hobbyists are said that they can study exhibits relating to their hobby in museums and galleries. c. Museums and galleries are the places which hobbyists can study exhibits relating to their hobby.

D. It is known that museums and galleries are the beat places for hobbyists to study exhibits relating to their hobby. 66. We were prevented from having our picnic due to the heavy rain.

A. The heavy rain made it impossible for us to have our picnic.

B. The heavy rain came unexpectedly but we still had our picnic, c. We can't have our picnic because of the heavy rain.

D. On being had the picnic, we met with a heavy rain.

Phần 12. Kết hợp câu Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất vói cặp câu đã cho trong câu hỏi.

67. We spend about one-third o f our lives sleeping. We know relatively little about sleep.

A. We know relatively little about sleep; as a result, we spend about one third of our lives sleeping.

B. We shall know more about sleep if we spend more than one-third o f our lives sleeping. c. Despite spending about one-third o f our lives sleeping, we know relatively little about sleep.

D. We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping so that we know relatively little about sleep.

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68. Overeating is a cause of several deadly diseases. Physical inactivity is another cause o f several deadly diseases. A. N ot only overeating but also physical inactivity may lead to several deadly diseases. B. Apart from physical activities, eating too much also contributes to several deadly diseases. c. Both overeating and physical inactivity result from several deadly diseases. D. Overeating and physical inactivity are caused by several deadly diseases. 69. He was successful because he was determined to pursue personal goals. He was not talented. A. His success lay in his natural ability, not in his determination to pursue personal goals. B. In addition to his determination, his talent ensured his success in pursuing his goals. c. His determination to pursue personal goals made him successful and talented.

D. It was his determination to pursue personal goals, not talent, that contributed to his success. 7 0 .1 did not arrive in time. I was not able to see her off.

A. She had left because I was not on time.

B. I did not go there, so I could not see her off. c. I was not early enough to see her off.

D. I arrived very late to say goodbye to her.

Phần 13. Chia dạng đúng của từ.

N O TH IN G LASTS FO R E V E R Nothing lasts forever. For one group o f materials scientists working at a London museum, that is the problem. Their area o f (71. RE SPO N SIB LE ) ____________ is the care of some extremely ancient objects, including (72. D R A W )___________ and textiles. It is, however, the (73. P R E SE R V E ) ____________ o f more modem materials that the group finds really (74. CHALLENGE)__________ . Fax paper, for example, only lasts for six months,

whilst books printed as (75. RECEN T) _____________

as the 1980s are already beginning to fall apart. A similar fate awaits many o f the (76. IN V E N T )_______________ o f the twentieth century. Films, vinyl records and floppy discs will all have (77. A P P E A R )______________ from the face of the Earth many years before the (78. VALUE) ___________ __ ancient objects in the museum. In the so-called age of (79. INFO RM ) ___________ the group sees this lack of durability as really (80. W O R R Y )______________ _____ for

museums all over the world. Phần 14. L ựa chọn 1 từ thích họp có th ể điền vào được 03 câu cho sẵn dưới đây. 81.............................. • Finally, they have decided to file a c iv il_________against the corporation. The first hearing is due next week. • White doesn’t _________ me. I prefer dark colours like brown and black. • If you asked me to arrive at 7, it w ould_________ me fine.

82.............................. • The latest evidence doesn’t _________ the initial assumptions. We need to change the way w e’ve thought about the process. • I’m really grateful to you for your affection a n d_________ I received throughout the recovery. • Chris had to work hard as he had a wife and three children t o _________ . 83.............................. • T h e _________, though not especially sophisticated, smelled so great that it made his mouth water. • ‘Which is his window?’ ‘Look over there. It’s the one with a satellite attached to the w all’ • A couple of volunteers turned up at the centre ready t o _________ out food to the needy.

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8 4............................ • Each time he grinned showing the girl h is_________

teeth, she became more and more convinced that she didn’t want to spend her days looking after an octogenarian. • She bought herself a dog which gave her a _________ sense o f security. It ? was small and couldn’t bark loudly. • O ne__________move and you’ll be pushing up the daises. So stay where you are. 8 5............................ • I didn’t know about her problems. They never came to m y_________ . • T h e _________ on the wall of the building said ‘No entry’. • It is next to impossible to organize relief at such s h o rt_________ . We need some more time to make it work. P h ần 15. Viết m ột bài lu ậ n 200 - 250 từ về chủ đề sau. Some people claim that there are more disadvantages o f cars than advantages. Do yo u agree or disagree?

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