Progress test 5

PROGRESS TEST 5

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

1.A. broccoli B. prophesy c. alumni D. bind 2. A. thorough B. enough c. rough D. tough 3. A. marriage B. courage c. massage D. hostage 4. A. island B. aisle c. conserve D. debris

5. A. horizon B. arisen c. lift D. thrill

Phần 2. Trọng âm Chọn 01 trong 04 lựa chọn có cấu trúc trọng âm khác vói những từ còn lại.

6. A. botanist 7. A. automobile 8. A. television 9. A. misinterpret 10. A. molecular B. infamous B. electronic B. democratic B. misunderstand

C. mastery D. tremendous C. adolescent D. politician C. advantageous D. ingenuity C. misapprehend D. misrepresent C. nevertheless D. notoriousB. hypothesis

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

11. Mobile libraries bring books to children in many small communities. These libraries travel from towns to towns in cars, vans, or trucks. A. staying in one place B. moving from place to place c. being sent easily and quickly D. changing shape easily and often

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12. I f I say something odd, it's because I didn't sleep at all last night. W hen I get extremely tired, I can sometimes get a bit weird. A. being sleepy and tired B. very strange and unusual c. being too clever D. not being able to concentrate 13. Deer-like figures made from willow shoots are the oldest evidence o f human habitation in the Grand Canyon. A. proof B. clue c. dispute D. exhibit

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. “I would be happy to go along with the idea. I have nothing to comment.” A. disagree with the idea B. agree with the idea c. support the idea D. approve o f the idea 15. All o f the students are obliged to pass the entrance examination in order to attend the university. A. forced B. impelled c. required D. optional 16. There has been no huge improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned. A. clear B. obvious c. insignificant D. thin

Phần 5. Tim lỗi sai

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

17. The prison population (A) in this state, now at an all time high ÍBÌ. is higher ÍC) than any state (D). 18. Lack o f exercise (A ) and overindulgence in high-fat diets have long known (B) to be (C) factors in heart attacks (D). 19. Wearing high heels too much (A) has immobilized women and resulted in (B) their suffering from bunions, corns, twisted ( O ankles, spinal deformities, and shorten (D) calf muscles.

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20. Finland is heaviest (A) forested (B) and contains thousands ( O o f lakes, numerous rivers, and extensive CD) areas of marshland. 21. The Girls Scouts, found (A) by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912, has grown (B) to a current membership of more than (C) three million ('Di girls. 22. In the (A) human body, blood flows from a (B) heart through the arteries ( O , and it returns through the (D) veins.

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

23. Cue Phuong National Park is h om e_________varied tropical fauna. A. for B. to c. o f D. by 24. She’s decided t o _________ her German by attending an evening course. A. brush up B. patch up c. polish off D. dust off 25. If you don’t stop smoking, y o u_________this risk o f developing chronic bronchitis. A. bear B. suffer c. make D. run 26. I think you’ll find that the inconvenience of the diet i s _________ by the benefits. A. outranked B. overthrown c . overbalanced D. outweighed 27. He was so _________ in answer to my questions that I knew he had something to hide. A. effusive B. elusive c. allusive D. evasive 28. Giving up smoking is just one o f the ways t o_________ heart disease. A. push off B. put off c. ward off D. throw off 29. I’ve got such a _________ headache that I can’t concentrate on the lecture. A. beating B. drumming c. hammering D. throbbing

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30. The tent was very complicated to erect but simple enough t o_________

. A. dismantle B. dismount C. disconnect D. disclose 31. His football career _________ to an abrupt halt after he was injured. A. went B. came c. brought D. dropped 32. We caught a m om entary_________ of Prince Charles as his car drove past. A. glance B. glimpse c . peep D. view

Phần 7. Điền từ Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn.

Attention Deficiency Disorder (ADD) is a neurobiological problem that affects 3-5% o f all children. (33) _________ include inattentiveness and having difficulty getting organized, as well as easily becoming distracted. Sometimes, ADD is accompanied by hyperactivity. In these cases, the sufferer exhibits (3 4 )_________ physical activity. Psychostimulant drugs can be given to ADD sufferers to assist them with the completion o f the desired thought processes, although they might cause (35) . Current theory states that medication is the only (36) _____ ' action that has a sound scientific basic. This action should only be taken after an accurate diagnosis is made. Children with ADD do not ( 3 7 )______ ________ have trouble learning. Their problem is that they involuntarily (3 8 )_________ their attention elsewhere. It is not only children that are (3 9 )_________ by this condition. Failure to treat ADD can lead to lifelong emotional and behavioral problems. Early diagnosis and treatment, however, are the key to successfully overcoming learning difficulties (40)_________ with ADD. 33. A. Symptoms B. Signs 34. A. exaggerated B. over 35. A. disadvantages B. damage 36. A. remedial B. medical 37. A. eternally B. absolutely 108 c. Signals c. excessive D. Sights D. rich

c. side-effects c. health D. pain D. cure

c. always D. necessarily

38. A. switch B. move

c . bring 39. A. worsened B. spoiled c .caused 40. A. associated B. combined c. supplied D. cany D. affected D. made

Phần 8. Bài đọc 1 Đọc đoạn văn và trả lòi 08 câu hỏi kèm theo.

Rachel Carson was bom in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania. She studied biology in college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933. In 1936, she was hired by the u.s Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life. Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941. It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952. In that year, she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology. Her imagery and language had a poetic quality. Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources. She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field. However, she always realized the limitations o f her nontechnical readers. In 1962, Carson published Silent spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy. It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use o f insecticides. She detailed how they poison the food supply o f animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food. At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed. However, her work was vindicated by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee. 41. The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s w o rk__________ . A. as a researcher B. at college c. at the u.s Fish and Wildlife Service D. as a writer 42. According to the passage, what this Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University? A. Oceanography B. History c. Literature D. Zoology

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43. When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age o f

A. 26 B. 29 C. 34 D. 45 44. It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book U nder the Sea W ind_______________. A. was outdated B. became more popular than her other books C. was praised by critics D. sold many copies 45. Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source o f information for The Sea Around Us? A. Printed matter B. Talks with experts C. A research expedition D. Letters from scientists 46. The w;ord “reckless” is closest in meaning t o__________ . A. unnecessary B. limited C. continuous D. irresponsible 47. According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily__________ . A. an attack on the use o f chemical preservatives in food . B. a discussion o f the hazards insects pose to the food supply C. a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides D. an illustration o f the benefits of the chemical industry 48. Why does the author o f the passage mention the report o f the President’s Science Advisory Committee? A. To provide an example o f government propaganda. B. To support Carson’s ideas. C. To indicate a growing government concern with the environment. D. To validate the chemical industry’s claims.

Phần 9. Bài đọc 2

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

L IFE IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM Although we can imagine life based on something other than carbon chemistry, we know o f no examples to tell us how such life might arise and survive. We must limit our discussion to life as we know it and the conditions it requires. The most important requirement is the presence of liquid water, not only as part o f the chemical reactions o f life, but also as a medium to transport nutrients and wastes within the organism. The water requirement automatically eliminates many worlds in our solar system. The moon is airless, and although some data suggest ice frozen in the soil at its poles, it has never had liquid water on its surface. In the vacuum of the lunar surface, liquid water would boil away rapidly. Mercury too is airless and cannot have liquid water on its surface for long periods o f time. Venus has some traces o f water vapor in its atmosphere, but it is much too hot for liquid water to survive. I f there were any lakes or oceans o f water on its surface when it was young, they must have evaporated quickly. Even if life began there, no traces would be left now. The inner solar system seems too hot, and the outer solar system seems too cold. The Jovian planets have deep atmospheres, and at a certain level, they have moderate temperatures where water might condense into liquid droplets. But it seems unlikely that life could begin there. The Jovian planets have no surfaces where oceans could nurture the begirming o f life, and currents in the atmosphere seem destined to circulate gas and water droplets from regions o f moderate temperature to other levels that are much too hot or too cold for life to survive. A few o f the satellites of the Jovian planets might have suitable conditions for life. Jupiter’s moon Europa seems to have a liquid-water ocean below its icy crust, and minerals dissolved in the water would provide a rich broth o f possibilities for chemical evolution. Nevertheless, Europa is not a promising site to search for life because conditions may not have remained stable for the billions o f years needed for life to evolve beyond the microscopic stage. If

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Jupiter’s moons interact gravitationally and modify their orbits, Europa may have been frozen solid at some points in history. Saturn’s moon Titan has an atmosphere of nitrogen, argon, and methane and may have oceans o f liquid methane and ethane on its surface. The chemistry o f life that might crawl or swim on such a world is unknown, but life there may be unlikely because o f the temperature. The surface o f Titan is a deadly -179°C (-290°F). Chemical reactions occur slowly or not at all at such low temperatures, so the chemical evolution needed to begin life m ay never have occurred on Titan. Mars is the most likely place for life in our solar system. The evidence, however, is not encouraging. Meteorite ALH84001 was found on the Antarctic ice in 1984. It was probably part of debris ejected into space by a large impact on Mars. ALH84001 is important because a team o f scientists studied it and announced in 1996 that it contained chemical and physical traces o f ancient life on Mars. Scientists were excited too, but being professionally skeptical, they began testing the results immediately. In many cases, the results did not confirm the conclusion that life once existed on Mars. Some chemical contamination for water on Earth has occurred, and some chemicals in the meteorite m ay have originated without the presence o f life. The physical features that look like fossil bacteria may be mineral formations in the rock. Spacecraft now visiting Mars may help us understand the past history of water there and paint a more detailed picture of present conditions. Nevertheless, conclusive evidence may have to wait until a geologist in a space suit can wander the dry streambeds o f Mars cracking open rocks and searching for fossils. We are left to conclude that, so far as we know, our solar system is bare o f life except for Earth. Consequently, or search for life in the universe takes us to other planetary systems. 49. The word “it” in paragraph 2 the passage refers t o_________ . A. ice B. soil C. solar system D. m oon

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50. Which of the following statements about the wafer on Venus is true'? A. The water evaporated because of the high temperature. B. The water became frozen in the Polar Regions. C. Only a little water is left in small lakes on the surface. D. Rain does not fall because there is no atmosphere. 51. What can be inferred from the passage about Jovian planets? A. Some o f the Jovian planets may have condones that could support life. B. Jupiter is classified as one o f the Jovian planets. C. Europa is the largest o f the moons that revolve around Jupiter. D. The orbits o f the Jovian planets have changed over time. 52. According to paragraph 5, why would life on Titan be improbable? A. It does not have an ocean. B. It is not a planet. C. It is too cold. D. It has a low atmosphere. 53. Which of the sentences below best expresses the information in the underlined statement in the passage? The other choices change the meaning or leave out important information

A. Life on Mars was found as a result o f research in many cases.

B. The evidence did not demonstrate that there was life on Mars in the past.

C. Many cases o f life were concluded in the history o f Mars.

D. The conclusion was that only one instance o f life on Mars was verified. 54. Why does the author mention the meteorite ALH84001 in paragraph 6?

A. Because it was found in Antarctica about fifty years ago.

B. Because it was evidence o f a recent impact on Mars.

C. Because scientist thought that it contained evidence o f life on Mars.

D. Because the meteorite probably came from Mars a long time ago.

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55. How will scientists confirm the existence o f life on Mars? A. By sending unmanned spacecraft to Mars B. By looking at fossils on Mars c. By viewing pictures taken o f Mars D. By studying the present conditions on Mars . 56. Which o f the following statements most accurately reflects the author’s opinion about life in our solar system? A. Life is probably limited to planets in the inner solar system. B. There is a large body o f evidence supporting life on Mars, c. There is little probability o f life on other planets. D. We should explore our solar system for conditions that support life.

Phần 10. Hoàn thành hội thoại

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng ở mỗi câu hỏi đễ điền vào chỗ trống.

57. - “What shall we do this weekend?”

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A. No problem c. Oh, that’s good 58. - “Congratulations on your winning!” B. Let’s go outing to the zoo D. I ’ll go out for dinner

A. You are a good friend C. Thank you 59. - “How did you get here?”

A. I came here by train, c. The train is so crowded. B. You are welcome D. I ’m very happy

B. I came here last night. D. Is it far from here?

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60. - “Bye for now. See you again.

A. I hope so. C. Take care. Bye. 61. - “Hello, Minh. Is everything OK? B. We will. D. I ’m very sad.

A. Not bad. And you? c. Good, you are welcome. B . I ’m not very bad, thanks. D. Everyone’s OK, thank you.

Phần 11. Viết lại câu Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa n h ất với câu đ ã cho. 62. I wouldn't mind having a late meeting tomorrow since I'm quite used to going home late.

A. I'm trying to get more accustomed to going home late, so I think I'll start the meeting late tomorrow.

B. Why don't we start the meeting late tomorrow, even though I know none o f us is used to leaving late. c. As it's rather normal for me to go home late, conducting a meeting late tomorrow would be no problem for me.

D. It's rare that I go home late, but it'll be no problem if tomorrow's meeting is a bit later than usual. 63. As soon as he arrived at the airport, he called home.

A. Calling home, he said that he had arrived at the airport.

B. No sooner had he arrived at the airport than he called home, c. He arrived at the airport sooner than he had expected.

D. He arrived at the airport and called me to take him home.

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64. Anne had the TV on when her parents entered the room.

A. Anne's parents told her to turn on the TV.

B. Anne noticed her parents watching TV. c. Anne's parents found her watching TV.

D. The TV was on a table in Anne's room. 65. Jane refused to attend his birthday party, which made him feel sad.

A. Jane's refusal to attend his birthday party made him feel sad.

B. He felt sad not to be able to attend Jane's birthday party. c. Jane made him sad despite her refusal to attend his birthday party.

D. Jane refused to attend his birthday party because it made him feel sad. 66. Calling Jim is pointless because his phone is out o f order.

A. It's useless calling Jim because his phone is out o f order.

B. It's worth not calling Jim because his phone is out o f order, c. It's no use to call Jim because his phone is out o f order.

D. There's no point in calling Jim because his phone is out o f order.

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

67. He cannot lend me the book now. He has not finished reading it yet.

A. Having finished reading the book, he cannot lend it to me.

B. He cannot lend me the book until he has finished reading it. c. Not having finished reading the book, he will lend it to me.

D. As long as he cannot finish reading the book, he will lend it to me. 68. Crazianna is a big country. Unfortunately, it has never received respect from its neighbours.

A. Crazianna has never received respect from its neighbours because it is a big country.

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B. Crazianna is such a big country that it has never received respect fro its neighbours. c. It is Crazianna, a big country, that has never received respect from its neighbours.

D. Though Crazianna is a big country, it has never received respect from its neighbours. 69. His academic record at high school was poor. He failed to apply to that prestigious institution.

A. His academic record at high school was poor because he didn’t apply to that prestigious institution.

B. His academic record at high school was poor as a result o f his failure to apply to that prestigious institution. c. Failing to apply to that prestigious institution, his academic record at high school was poor.

D. His academic record at high school was poor; as a result, he failed to apply to that prestigious institution. 70. Smoking is an extremely, harmful habit. You should give it up immediately.

A. When you give up smoking immediately, you will affect your health with this harmful habit.

B. You should give up smoking immediately and you will fall into an extremely harmful habit. c. Stop your smoking immediately so it will become one of your extremely harmful habits.

D. As smoking is an extremely harmful habit, you should give it up immediately.

Phần 13. Chia dạng đúng của từ.

A UNIQUE MUSEUM

Given its reputation as a highly fashion-conscious city, it seems fitting that Milan should be the site o f a unique testament to man’s (71. VAIN) _________: the world’s only museum of shaving. The (72. COLLECT) 117

_________ o f razors and other item (73. R E L A T E )_________ to shaving was put together by three generations of the Lorenzi family, who first opened a shop there sixty eight years ago. (74. O R IG IN )_________ , the shop dealt in scissors, knives and other items o f (75. C U T )_________ , but today it has become a centre for (76. F I N E )_______ _ crafted sharp instruments o f all types. In the museum, there is an (77. E X H IB IT )_________ which charts the history of shaving (78. E Q U IP )_________ from the earliest prehistoric blades right through to the modem electric razor. Along the way, w e see a number o f (79. C U R IO U S )_________including razors with lights attached and others which spray jets o f water (80. A U T O M A T IC )_________ at the appropriate moment. P h ần 14. L ự a chọn 1 từ thích hợp có th ể điền vào được 03 câu cho sẵn dưói đây. 8 1 .............................. • ________results showed that Mike was the winner, but obviously, they had to wait for official confirmation. • I'm sure you know this adage: “T he_________ bird catches, the worm.” • In th e _________ days, people used carts and horses to transport goods. 82.............................. • She looked scruffy in her tattered coat with a big d ir ty_________ on the sleeve. • The town’s anniversary was round the comer. T o_______ the occasion, the officials built a huge bridge spanning the two banks o f the river. • You’ve forgotten to put an exclam ation_________ in this sentence. Such a mistake may cost you dearly in the exam. 83. ........................... • Running on the treadmill is said to be the most effective exercise that will your calories like nothing else. • Once you’ve downloaded the songs, the copyright allows you t o_________ a maximum o f 3 CDs for your own use.

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• Connie, poor? You must be joking. She’s got money to Wait till you see her mansion. 84.............................. • I ’ll tell you something, Jane. Never trust men. They only offer promises which they don’t keep. • Despite his achievements, the athlete strongly believed that his life was and devoid o f any purpose whatsoever. • Did the customs officers really ask you t o_________ your pockets and show their contents? 85. ............................ • It’s true that the pay in t h e_________ sector is higher, but working for a governmental agency guarantees peace of mind. • Don’t get me wrong, but I prefer keeping my professional an d_________ life separate. • What you are going to hear in a moment i s _________and you are not to reveal this information to anyone.

Phần 15. Viết một bài luận 200 - 250 từ về chủ đề sau.

Some students p re fe r to study alone. Others p re fe r to study with a group o f students. Which do y o u prefer? Use specific reasons a n d examples to support yo u r answer.

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