ĐỀ SỐ 2

I. Mark the letter A, B, c or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined
part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
1. A. leaves B. songs C. deserts D. knives
dessert vs desert
2. A. chalk B. chemistry C. chapter D. approach
II. Mark the letter A, B, c or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from
the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
mo/tor/cy/cle 3. A. question B. investigate C. motorcycle D. notice
4. A. comfortable B. restaurant C. informal D. special
III. Mark the letter A, B, c or D to show the underlined part that needs correction.
formal
5. I've been studying French since I have started high school.
have been Ving A France B C started D
6. It took them at least two months learning how to pronounce these words.
dummy subject A B C to learn D
there 7. Lake Superior, that lies on the US Canadian border, is the largest lake in North America.
A which B C D
IV. Mark the letter A, B, c or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions.
8. Mary __________ the country by the time this letter reaches her.
A. is going to leave B. will leave C. is leaving D. will have left
9. Most Americans don't object __________ being called by their first names.
A. for B. to C. in D. about
10. Let's go to the library, __________?
A. shall we B. will we C. would we D. should we
11. __________ the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more.
A. While B. Despite C. Meanwhile D. Although
12. The bomb __________ in a crowded street.
A. went out B. went off C. came off D. came out
13. I'm sorry for __________ such a fuss about the unfruitful plan.
A. making B. doing C. paying D. taking
14. Smoke, dirt and noise are all kinds of __________.
A. pollute B. polluting C. pollutants D. polludon
15. The speaker said __________ nothing worth listening to.
A. complete B. completing C. completely D. completion
16. This switch is __________ high for him to reach.
A. very B. too C. enough D. so
V. 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.
17. - "You look nice today. I like your new hair style." - " ."
A. It's nice of you to say so B. Shall I? Thanks.
 C. Oh, well done! D. I feel interesting to hear that.
18. - "A motorbike knocked Ted down I" - "__________."
A. What is it now? B. Poor Ted I
C. How terrific! D. What a motorbike!
VI. 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.
19. I only have time to tell you the main idea of it, not the details.
A. story B. gist C. list D. start
20. Wildlife on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent action is
taken.
A. vanishing B. damaging C. polluting D. destroying
VII. 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.
21. My mother often tells me never to accept a lift from someone I've just met!
A. assist B. deny C. refuse D. prevent
22. When you bought that new computer a couple of years ago, you probably thought its 500-
megabyte hard disk would last for ever.
A. certainly B. absolutely C. possibly D. generally
VIII. 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.
The relationship between students and teachers is less formal in the USA than in many other
countries. American students do not stand up (23)_______their teachers enter the room.
Students are encouraged to ask questions during class, to stop in the teacher's office for extra
help, and to phone if they are absent. Most teachers (24) _______students to enter class late or
leave early if necessary. (25) _______the lack of formality, students are still expected to be
polite to their teachers and fellow classmates.
When students want to ask questions, they usually (26) _______a hand and wait to be called
on. When a test is being given, talking to a classmate is not only rude but also risky. Most
American teachers consider that students who are talking to each other (27) _______ a test are
cheating.
23. A. when B. where C. that D. whether
24. A. let B. allow C. make D. encourage
25. A. Though B. In spite C. Despite D. Because of
26. A. rise B. arise C. raise D. put
27. A. in B. when C. while D. during
IX. 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.
Man is a land animal, but he also closely tied to the sea. Throughout history the sea has
served the needs of man. The sea has provided man with food and convenient way to travel to
many parts of the world. Today, nearly two thirds of the world's population lives within 80
kilometers of the sea coast.
In the modern technological world, the sea offers many resources to help mankind survive.
Resources on land are beginning to be used up. The sea, however, still can be hoped to supply
many man's needs. The list of riches of the sea yet to be developed by man's technology is
impressive. Oil and gas explorations have been carried out for nearly 30 years. Valuable
amounts of minerals existing on the ocean floor are ready to be mined.
Fish farming promises to be a good way to produce large quantities of food. The culture of
fish and shellfish is an ancient skill practiced in the past mainly by Oriental people.
Besides oil and gas, the sea may offer new sources of energy. Experts believe that the warm
temperature of the ocean can be used in a way similar to the steam in a steamship. Ocean
currents and waves offer possible use as a source of energy.
Technology is enabling man to explore ever more deeply under the sea. The development of
strong, new materials has made this possible. The technology to harvest the sea continues to
improve. Experts believe that by the year 2020 the problems that prevent US from exploiting
fully the food, minerals, and energy source of the sea will be largely solved.
28. The major things that the sea offers man are________.
A. fish and oil
B. minerals and oil
C. food, energy sources, and minerals
D. ocean currents and waves
29. The sea serves the needs of man as________.
A. it provides man with food
B. it offers oil and other valuable sources
C. it provides man with modern technology
D. both A and B
30. We can conclude from the passage that________.
A. the sea resources have largely been used up.
B. the sea, in a broad sense, has not yet been developed.
C. the problems that prevent US from fully exploiting the sea have already been solved
D. bythe year 2000, the technology will be good enough to exploit all these resources
31.The words "Oriental people" in the fourth paragraph means________.
A. people in Asia
B. people in Africa
C. European people
D. American people
32. The best title for this paragraph is________.
A. Seafood
B. Sea Harvest
C. Man and the Sea
 D. Technology for Exploiting the Sea
X. Rewrite the following sentences, using the provided word keep meaning as that of the
root one.
33. They often went to school by bike when they were young.
to go to school by bike when they were young.
=> They used …………………………………………………..
34. She has taught her children to play piano for 4 years.
=> She started …………………………………………………..
to teach her children to play piano 4 years ago.
35. It's a pity I can't cook as well as my mom. it is a pity
I wished I nad learnt English well.
=> I wish …………………………………………………….…..
I could cook as well as my mom.
36. Shall we use Perfume Pagoda as a theme of the presentation? Perfume Pagoda = chùa Hng
using Perfume Pagoda as a theme
=> She suggests ………………………………………………….. suggest V-ing of the presentation?

XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the word in capital.
37. Finish your homework or you can't go out with your friend. (IF)
If you don't finish your homework, you cannot go out with your friend.
=> ………………………………………………………………..……
38. They're not sure how they should operate the new system. (TO)
They are not sure how to operate the new system.
=> ……………………………………………………………....
39. It took me 4 hours to read the first chapter of the book. (SPENT)
I spent 4 hours reading the first chapter of the book
=> …………………………………………………………….... spend time doing sth

40. Snowboarding is more dangerous than tennis. (AS) as + adj + as