His turning down the offer from the computer company surprised us all

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Question 60: His turning down the offer from the computer company surprised us all

A. We were amazed when the computer firm rejected his offer.

B. No one anticipated that he wouldn't get an offer from the computer company.

C. When he was turned down by the computer company, we were all shocked D. None of us had expected him to reject the job offered by the computer firm.

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 61 to 70.

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Although they are an inexpensive supplier of vitamins, minerals, and high-quality protein, eggs also contain a high level of blood cholesterol, one of the major causes of heart disease. One egg yolk, in fact, contains a little more than two-thirds of the suggested daily cholesterol limit. This knowledge has caused egg sales to plummet in recent years, which in turn has brought about the development of several alternatives to eating regular eggs. One alternative is to eat substitute eggs. These egg substitutes are not really eggs, but they look somewhat like eggs when they are cooked. They have the advantage of having lower cholesterol rates, and they can be scrambled or used in baking. One disadvantage, however, is that they are not good for frying, poaching, or boiling. A second alternative to regular eggs is a new type of egg, sometimes called "designer"

eggs. These eggs are produced by hens that are fed low-fat diets consisting of ingredients such as canola oil, flax, and rice bran. In spite of their diets, however, these hens produce eggs that contain the same amount of cholesterol as regular eggs. Yet, the producers of these eggs claim that eating their eggs will not raise the blood cholesterol in humans.

Egg producers claim that their product has been portrayed unfairly. They cite scientific studies to back up their claim. And, in fact, studies on the relationship between eggs and human cholesterol levels have brought mixed results. It may be that it is not the type of egg that is the main determinant of cholesterol but the person who is eating the eggs. Some people may be more sensitive to cholesterol derived from food than other people. In fact, there is evidence that certain dietary fats stimulate the body's production of blood cholesterol. Consequently, while it still makes sense to limit one's intake of eggs, even designer eggs, it seems that doing this without regulating dietary fat will probably not help reduce the blood cholesterol level.

Question 61: What is the main purpose of this passage?

A. to inform people about the relationship between eggs and cholesterol B. to convince people to eat "designer" eggs and egg substitutes

C. to persuade people that eggs are unhealthy and should not be eaten D. to introduce the idea that dietary fat increases the blood cholesterol level

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Question 62:As used in line 4, the word "plummet" refers to which of the following?

A. drop abruptly B. rise gently

C. hesitate unexpectantly D. bounce uncertainly

Question 63: According to the passage, which of the following is a cause of heart disease?

A. minerals B. cholesterol C. vitamins D. canola oil

Question 64: As used in line 6, which of the following could best replace the word "somewhat"?

A. indefinitely B. in fact C. a little D. a lot

Question 65: According to the passage, what has been the cause for changes in the sale of eggs?

A. dietary changes in hens B. decreased production

C. increasing price D. concerns about cholesterol

Question 66: According to the passage, one egg yolk contains approximately what fraction of the suggested daily limit for human consumption of cholesterol?

A. 1/3 B. 1/2 C. 2/3 D. 3/4

Question 67: The word "portrayed" in line 14 could best be replaced by which of the following?

A. described B. studied C. destroyed D. tested Question 68: What does the author mean by the phrase "mixed results" in line 16?

A. The results are blended. B. The results are inconclusive.

C. The results are a composite of things. D. The results are mingled together.

Question 69: According to the passage, egg substitutes cannot be used to make any of the following types of eggs EXCEPT

A. scrambled B. fried C. poached D. boiled

Question 70: According to the author, which of the following may reduce blood cholesterol?

A. reducing egg intake but not fat intake B. increasing egg intake and fat intake C. increasing egg intake but not fat intake D. decreasing egg intake and fat intake

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 71 to 80.

THE BEATLES

In the 1960s, The Beatles were probably the most famous pop group in the whole world.

Since then, there have been a great many groups that have achieved enormous fame, so it is perhaps difficult now to imagine how sensational The Beatles were at that time. They were four boys from the north of England and none of them had any training in music. They started by performing and recording songs by black Americans and they had some success with these songs.

Then they started writing their own songs and that was when they became really popular.

The Beatles changed pop music. They were the first pop group to achieve great success from songs they had written themselves. After that it became common for groups and singers to write their own songs. The Beatles did not have a long career. Their first hit record was in 1963 and they split up in 1970. They stopped doing live performances in 1966 because it had become too dangerous for them – their fans were so excited that they surrounded them and tried to take their clothes as souvenirs! However, today some of their songs remain as famous as they were when they first came out. Throughout the world, many people can sing part of a Beatles song if you ask them.

Question 71: The passage is mainly about______________.

A. how The Beatles became more successful than other groups.

B. why The Beatles split up after 7 years.

C. the Beatles’ fame and success.

D. many people’s ability to sing a Beatles song.

Question 72: The four boys of the Beatles ______________.

A. came from the same family. B. came from a town in north of England.

C. were at the same age. D. received good training in music.

Question 73: The word “sensational” in line 3 is closest in meaning to_______________.

A. ambitious B. bad C. shocking. D. popular.

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Question 74: The first songs of the Beatles were______________.

A. written by themselves. B. broadcast on the radio.

C. paid a lot of money. D. written by black Americans.

Question 75: What is NOT true about The Beatles?

A. The members had no training in music.

B. They had a long stable career.

C. They became famous when they wrote their own songs.

D. They changed pop music.

Question 76: The Beatles stopped their live performances because______________.

A. they had earned enough money. B. they did not want to work with each other.

C. they spent more time writing their own songs. D. they were afraid of being hurt by fans.

Question 77: The year 1970 was the time when______________.

A. they split up. B. they changed pop music.

C. they started their career. D. they stopped doing live performances.

Question 78: What the fans of the Beatles often did was______________.

A. sing together with them. B. take their clothes as souvenirs.

C. ask them to write more songs. D. ask them why they would separate.

Question 79: Some songs of the Beatles now______________.

A. are still famous as they used to. B. became too old to sing.

C. are sung by crazy fans. D. are the most famous.

Question 80: The tone of the passage is that of___________ .

A. admiration B. criticism C. neutral D. sarcasm

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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 from 1 to 2.

Question 1: A. cheap B. child C. chef D. chief

Question 2: A. success B. accident C. accurate D. accept

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 the primary stress in each of the following questions from 3 to 5.

Question 3: A. astronaut B. gardener C. statistics D. officer Question 4: A. element B. elephant C. elevator D. elector Question 5: A. epidemic B. expedition C. overwhelming D. philosopher

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 from 6 to 10.

Question 6: An experiment can be marred by poor planning.

A. qualified B. disclosed C. delayed D. spoiled

Question 7: The trouble with Frank is that he never turns up on time for the meeting.

A. tests B. delays C. organizes D. arrives

Question 8: In July, most students in Vietnam take the National Entrance Examinations to enter higher education institutions.

A. vocational schools B. high schools C. language schools D. universities Question 9: You should find out as much as about the job and the vacancy.

A. a seat that is available B. jobs are advertised

C. an empty seat D. a job that is available

Question 10: The construction of mammoth shopping malls has contributed to the decline of small stores in neighboring town.

A. modern B. gigantic C. numerous D. separate

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 11 to 20.

The traditional definition of literacy is considered to be the ability to read and write, or the ability to use language to read, write, listen, and speak. In modern contexts, the word refers to reading and writing at a level (11) _____ for communication, or at a level that lets one understand and communicate ideas in a literate society, so as to take (12)_____ in that society. The United Nations, Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has drafted the following definition: “Literacy is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written materials (13) _____ with varying contexts. Literacy involves a continuum of learning to enable an Individual to achieve his or her goals, to develop his, or her (14) _____ and potential, and to participate fully in the wider society."

Many policy analysts consider literacy rates a crucial measure of a region's human capital. This claim is made on the (15) _____ that literate people can be trained less expensively than illiterate people, generally have a higher socio-economic (16) _____ and enjoy better health and employment prospects. Policy makers also argue that literacy increases job opportunities and access to higher education. In Kerala, India, for example, female and child mortality rates declined (17) _____ in the 1960s, when girls who were educated in the education reforms after 1948 began to raise families. Recent researchers, (18)_____, argue that correlations such as, the one listed above may have more to do with the effects of schooling rather than literacy in general.

Regardless, the (19) _____ of educational systems worldwide includes a basic (20) _____ around communication through test and print, which is the foundation of most definitions of literacy.

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Question 11: A. adaptable B. suitable C. adequate D. important

Question 12: A. comfort B. control C. part D. honor

Question 13: A. associated B. worked C. appropriated D. related Question 14: A. ability B. knowledge C. performance D. behavior Question 15: A. foundations B. ways C. grounds D. basics Question 16: A. condition B. request C. state D. status Question 17: A. dramatically B. extremely C. actually D. accurately Question 18: A. additionally B. however C. therefore D. consequently

Question 19: A. focus B. demand C. majority D. main

Question 20: A. content B. concept C. contact D. context

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer in each of the following questions from 21 to 45.

Question 21: Her parents were very ________ at her strange behaviors.

A. surprise B. surprised C. surprising D. surprisingly

Question 22: The charity received $50,000 from an anonymous _________.

A. volunteer B. provider C. donor D. offer

Question 23: I will have your car ________by the end of the day

A. to repair B. repair C. repaired D. repairing

Question 24: My English is progressing by ________.

A. leaps and bounds B. bounds and leaps C. odds and ends D. ends and odds Question 25: Mike: "How would you like your steak?"-Mark:"__________."

A. Rare, please. B. Very good. C. Not too bad. D. Yes, sir.

Question 26: Susan:"___________."-Mike: "What happened?"

A. What did you do today? B. I had a bad day.

C. How was your day? D. Have a nice day.

Question 27: She worked hard ______everything would be ready in time.

A. since B. as if C. unless D. so that

Question 28: ______my students are familiar with this kind of school activities.

A. Most B. Most of C. A few D. Few

Question 29: There are more people employed, by and ______, in the service sector than in manufacturing.

A. large B. all C. by D. through

Question 30: The woman was too weak _____________________.

A. that she couldn’t lift the suitcase B. to lift the suitcase C. enough to lift the suitcase D. not to lift the suitcase

Question 31: UNESCO_______ United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

A. stands for B. brings about C. takes after D gets across

Question 32: We couldn’t stay long, so we only wished Mark many happy ________for his birthday and hurried to the airport.

A. days B. returns C. moments D. regards

Question 33: ____________, she would have learned how to read . A. If she has been able to go to school as a child

B. If she could go to school as a child C. Were she able to go to school as a child D. Had she been able to go to school as a child

Question 34: Susan: “________________” - Jane: “Never mind ! ” A. Sorry for staining your carpet. Let me have it cleaned.

B. Congratulations! How wonderful it is !

C. Would you mind going to dinner next Sunday?

D. Thank you for being honest with me.

Question 35: She objected to ________________.

A. her mistakes being laughed at B. laughing her mistakes at C. her mistakes laughing at D. her mistakes at laughing

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Question 36: You’ll feel sorry afterwards __________ you do it carefully.

A. whereas B. when C. if D. unless Question 37: She will wait for him ______________________.

A. until he came back B. until he comes back C. until he had come back D. until he has come back

Question 38: Water fire extinguishers must never be used for fires that involve______ .

A. electrically equipped B. equipment, electrically

C. electricity equipped D. electrical equipment

Question 39: There was nothing special about his clothes ________from his flowery tie.

A. but B. except C. other D. apart Question 40: The more you practice, ______________________.

A. the more fluently can you speak B. the more fluently you can speak C. you can speak more fluently D. the more fluent you can speak

Question 41: Many students couldn’t ________ , but the teacher ________the problem by going into a detailed explanation.

A. catch up / cleared away B. catch up with / cleared off

C. catch on / cleared up D. catch at / clear out

Question 42: Educational toys and games give children an opportunity to enjoy themselves _______.

A. while their learning B. while learning C. are they learning D. and they are learning Question 43: It is______ work of art that everyone wants to have a look at it.

A. a so unusual B. so an unusual C. such unusual D. such an unusual Question 44: _________will Mr. Nam be able to regain control of the company.

A. Only with hard work B. Only if he works hardly

C. No matter how does he work hardly D. Not until his work hard

Question 45: Modern scanning technology enables physicians to identify brain disorders earlier _______ than in the past.

A. and more accurate B. and more accurately

C. accurate and more D. accurately and more

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 from 46 to 50.

Question 46: I invited 20 people to my party, some of which are my former classmates . A B C D

Question 47: Landscape painting was a dominant art forms during much of the nineteen century.

A B C D Question 48: What is the difference among those two words . A B C D

Question 49: Because children grow rapidly, need food not only to replace worn-out issue but also to provide energy. A B C D

Question 50: Benjamine Franklin was the editor of the largest newspaper in the colonies and a diplomatic A B

representative to France and later to England, and he invented many useful devices.

C D

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions from 51 to 60.

Question 51: I was on the point of leaving the house when he came A. No sooner had I left the house than he came.

B. I had hardly left the house when he came.

C. When he came I had just left the house.

D. I was just about to leave the house when he came.

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