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SECTION A 
Choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in 
pronunciation in each of the following questions. 
1. A. meet B. beach C. reject D. leap 
2. A. land B. lend C. dad D. gas 
Choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary 
stress in each of the following questions. 
3. A. excursion B. commercial C. socialize D. attention 
4. A. suggestion B. vegetable C. traditional D. existence 
5. A. incredible B. wilderness C. survival D. policeman 
Choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 
6. I have to announce that the manager cannot attend our party today, __________ is a pity. 
A. that B. who C. which D. what 
7. The children had been __________ of the danger, but had taken no notice. 
A. warned B. explained C. shown D. prevented 
8. Too many factories dispose _______ their waste by pumping it into rivers and the sea. 
A. out B. of C. away D. off 
9. I am very afraid of ____ in front of my class. 
A. being asked B. to ask C. asking D. to be asked 
10. She went to the market without ____ anything. 
A. buy B. buying C. to buy D. bought 
11. The doctor knows that it is very difficult to save the patient’s life, ______ they will try their best. 
A. but B. although C. despite D. however 
12. Tell me ____ there is anything special that you would like to do. 
A. that B. which C. so D. if 
13. The teacher gave back the papers which ____ marked. 
A. was B. has been C. had been D. have been 
14. Mrs Ramsay was accustomed ____ in this rickety house. 
A. by living B. to living C. with living D. living 
15. Neither Mary nor her two brothers ____ superstitious. 
A. is B. was C. are D. have 
16. We have decided to pitch the tent on ____ bank of the river. 
A. another B. other C. the others D. the other 
17. Henry will take the dog out for a walk as soon as he ____ dinner. 
ĐỀ SỐ 01 PEN-I 2016 
Giáo viên: NGUYỆT CA – HOÀNG XUÂN 
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A. is finishing B. finishes C. will finish D. has finished 
18. In the past, most people believed that the world’s resources could never be used ___ 
A. out B. down C. up D. away 
19. The world population now is estimated ____ 7,000,000,000. 
A. on B. at C. in D. for 
20. When we got home, dinner ___ so we had a drink first and waited. 
A. was preparing B. was being prepared C. is being prepared D. has been preparing 
21. I can already speak three languages, but I’d like to ___ to speak Chinese. 
A. know B. study C. learn D. teach 
22. The ____ to make quick decisions is vital in an emergency. 
A. ability B. knowledge C. skill D. talent 
23. “Oh, I’m really sorry!” – “ ___________” 
A. It was a pleasure B. That’s all right. C. Thanks D. Yes, why? 
24. - “You’re already leaving? The ball is only starting.” 
 - But it’s very late, so ______________.” 
A. take care B. have a good day C. goodbye for now D. it’s great fun, thanks 
Choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of 
the following questions. 
25. Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast. 
A. minor comparison 
B. significant difference 
 C. complete coincidence 
D. interesting resemblance 
26. Many scientists agree that global warming poses threats to all pieces on Earth. 
A. risks B. annoyances C. fears D. irritations 
27. As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the island. 
A. fruits and vegetables B. flowers and trees C. plants and animals D. mountains and forests 
Choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each 
of the following questions. 
28. Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially. 
A. Wealthy B. Well-off C. Privileged D. Impoverished 
29. Fruits and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus. 
A. sufficiency B. excess C. large quantity D. small quantity 
Choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following 
questions. 
30. The first night I spent alone in the castle was the most terrified night of my life. 
 A B C D 
31. She said she couldn’t buy it, explained that she couldn’t afford it. 
 A B C D 
32. Ann begged her mother to let her to stay at Sally’s house that night but her mother refused. 
 A B C D 
33. One of his belongings were in one another small suitcase. 
 A B C D 
34. I want everything in black or white before I sign anything. 
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 A B C D 
Read the following passages and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best 
fits each of the following blanks. 
Tattooing is an old art. In ancient Greece, people who had tattoos were (35) ____ as members of the upper 
classes. It was not (36)____ the late 18th century, when Captain Cook saw South Sea Islanders decorating 
their bodies with tattoos, that attitude began to change. Sailors came back from these islands with pictures 
of Christ on the backs and from then on, tattooing (37)___ in popularity. A survey by the French army in 
1881 showed that (38)____ the 378 men questioned there were 1333 designs. 
Nowadays, not everybody finds tattoos acceptable. Some people think that getting one is silly because 
tattoos are more or less permanent. There is also some (39)____ about catching a blood disease from 
unsterilized needles. 
35. A. supposed B. realized C. regarded D. held 
36. A. by B. until C. for D. since 
37. A. gained B. won C. earned D. made 
38. A. between B. in C. with D. among 
39. A. danger B. trouble C. concern D. threat 
Dining Etiquette in Japan: An honored guest sits at the centre of the table furthest from the door and 
begins eating first. Learn to (40)____ chopsticks- never point them, never pierce food with them, and rest 
them on the chopstick-rest when breaking (41)___ drink or chat. It is good etiquette to try a bit of 
everything. 
Dining Etiquette in Turkey: Meals are a (42)___ affair, conversations are friendly and loud. The head of 
the family of honored guests is served first. It is good etiquette to insist the most senior is served first 
(43)___ of you. Asking for (44)___ food is a compliment. If taken to a restaurant, Turkish dining etiquette 
has strict rules that the one extended the invitation must pay. 
40. A. grasp B. use C. handle D. keep 
41. A. on B. as C. for D. with 
42. A. society B. social C. socialize D. socialism 
43. A. instead B. because C. out D. regardless 
44. A. many B. so many C. the most D. more 
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Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the 
following questions. 
Though harvesting ice is not a new concept, recently it has been considered in a way. Scientists have 
been studying this idea of harvesting ice as a possible solution to the problem of the world’s dwindling 
fresh water supply. Ninety percent of the earth’s fresh water is in the icecap of Antarctica. If only 10 
percent of that ice could be towed to civilization, it could provide water for 500 million people. But the 
problem, of course, is one of melting. How can a giant iceberg be towed across the sea without melting? 
The answer could lie in enclosing the floating ice by a cylindrical container made of a high strength 
synthetic fabric. If the iceberg were nudged into the fabric container, which is opened at both ends, then 
the ends could be sealed and the sea water pumped out. After that it could be towed to civilization. The 
melting rate would be slowed down and the synthetic cocoon would act a holding tank for the water. 
Engineering this project, which might include a container up to one kilometer in length and 100 meters in 
diameter, would be a feat, but engineers say it is possible. After all, fishermen in North Australia 
sometimes use nets 8 kilometers long and 20 meters across. 
45. What is the main subject of this passage? 
A. The dwindling water supply on earth. 
B. fresh water in the Antarctica. 
C. A solution to fresh water needs. 
D. The making of a synthetic cocoon. 
46. The word “harvesting“ most likely refers to which of the following? 
A. cutting and gathering 
B. sorting and assembling 
C. producing and selling 
D. accumulating and storing 
47. Of all the earth’s water, the icecaps of Antarctica contain ____ 
A. 10% of the fresh water 
B. 10% of the salt water 
C. 90% of the fresh water 
D. 90% of the salt water 
48. The word “dwindling” in line 2 could be replaced by which of the following? 
A. developing 
B. insignificant 
C. inferior 
D. declining 
49. How does the author propose to transport the ice? 
A. by pulling it 
B. by chopping it 
C. by piping it 
D. by melting it 
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50. According to the passage, the purpose of the fabric container is to ___. 
A. protect the ice 
B. diminish the speed of melting 
C. cause the ice to float 
D. pump out the sea water 
51. In line 7 the word “nudged” is closest in meaning to ___. 
A. imagined 
B. glued 
C. melted 
D. pushed 
52. The word “cocoon” refers to ____. 
A. protection against insects 
B. a tank in the boat 
C. a very large net 
D. a protective covering 
53. The word “feat” is most similar meaning to which of the following? 
A. expensive undertaking 
B. difficult task 
C. disagreeable job 
D. critical step 
54. The purpose of the last sentence is to ____. 
A. reinforce the feasibility of the project 
B. compare fishermen to engineers 
C. contrast iceberg containers and fishing nets 
D. define the size of the container 
Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the 
following questions. 
 Scientists have discovered the bones of what may be the largest meat-eating dinosaur ever to walk on 
earth. The discovery was made by a team of researchers from Argentina and North America in Patagonia, 
a desert on the eastern slopes of the Andes in the South America. Besides the interesting fact that the 
dinosaur was huge and horrifying, it is even more astounding that the bones of the number of the 
dinosaurs were found together. This discovery challenges the prior theory that the biggest meat-eaters 
lived as loners and instead indicates that they may have lived and hunted in packs. The Tyrannosaurus 
Rex lived in the North America and were believed to hunt and live alone. 
 The newly discovered meat-eater appears to be related to the Giganotosaurus family, being as closely 
related to as a fox would be to a dog. It is not actually not of the same family at all as the Tyrannosaurus 
Rex, different from it as a cat is from a dog. 
 The fossilized remains indicate that the animals lived about 100 million years ago. With needle-shaped 
noses and razor sharp teeth, they were larger than the Tyrannosaurus Rex, although their legs were slightly 
shorter, and their jaws were designed to be better able to dissect their prey quickly and precisely. 
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55. The author states that the newly discovered dinosaur remains are evidences that it was the largest____ 
A. dinosaur ever 
B. carnivorous dinosaur 
C. herbivorous dinosaur 
D. South America dinosaur 
56. The word “besides” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ____ 
A. in spite of 
B. in addition to 
C. although 
D. mostly 
57. The word “horrifying” is closest in meaning to ____ 
A. frightening 
B. large 
C. fast 
D. interesting 
58. The word “astounding” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ____ 
A. terrifying 
B. pleasing 
C. displeasing 
D. surprising 
59. The author implies that the most interesting fact about the find is that this dinosaur ____ 
A. lived and hunted with others 
B. had a powerful jaws and sharp teeth. 
C. was found in Andes. 
D. was larger than Tyrannosaurus Rex. 
60. The passage indicates that prior to this discovery, scientists believed that ____ 
A. meat-eating dinosaurs lived alone. 
B. there were no meat-eating dinosaurs in the Andes. 
C. Tyrannosaurus Rex lived in the Andes. 
D. meat-eatings dinosaurs were small in stature. 
61. The word “it” in the second paragraph refers to ____ 
A. newly discovered meat-eater 
B. relationship 
C. Giganotosaurus. 
D. dog 
62. The author states that the newly discovered meat-eating dinosaur is ____ 
A. closely related to Tyrannosaurus. 
B. not closely related to Tyrannosaurus. 
C. not closely related to Giganotosaurus. 
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D. closely related to the large cat family 
63. The word “dissect” in the last sentence is closest in meaning to ____ 
A. dismember 
B. swallow 
C. chew 
D. escape 
64. The word “prey” in the last sentence of the passage is closest in meaning to ____ 
A. victim 
B. enemy 
C. dinosaur 
D. attacker 
SECTION B 
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the given sentence. 
Write your answers on your answer sheet. 
Question 1: “Why don’t you get your hair cut, Gavin?” said Adam. 
Adam suggested that__________________________________________. 
Question 2: Without skillful surgery he would not have survived the operation. 
Had it not _____________________________________________________. 
Question 3: His handwriting is so small that I can hardly read it. 
He has such____________________________________________________. 
Question 4: People say he did it for his own sake. 
He is said ______________________________________________________. 
Question 5: I was on the point of leaving the house when he came. 
I was just about ____________________________________________________. 
II. In about 140 words, write a description of a city or a town in Vietnam that you know well. Write 
your paragraph on your answer sheet. 
The following prompts might be helpful to you: 
- Where is the city located? 
- How big is it? 
- What is its population? 
- What kind of city is it? 
- When and by whom was it founded? 
- What is it famous for? 
- What is best about the city? 
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