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ĐỀ SỐ 6 
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 question. 
Question 1: A. exceptions B. uncertainty C. identifier D. disappointments 
Question 2: A. promise B. forgive C. succeed D. survive 
Question 3: A. energy B. ancestry C. provision D. continent 
Question 4: A. appointment B. strawberry C. powerful D. cucumber 
Question 5: A. vacancy B. calculate C. delicious D. furniture 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is 
pronounced differently from the others in each of the following question. 
Question 6: A. missed B. laughed C. stopped D. closed 
Question 7: A. shown B. flown C. grown D. crown 
Question 8: A. accountant B. amount C. founding D. country 
Question 9: A. complexion B. examination C. exaggerate D. exhibit 
Question 10: A. criteria B. initiate C. certificate D. interactive 
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to 
indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 11 to 20 
Many parents believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when they are 
(11)________ more than toddlers. This is fine if the child shows a real interest but 
forcing a child could be counter-productive if she isn't ready. Wise parents will have a 
(12) ________attitude and take the lead from their child. What they should provide is a 
selection of (13) ________toys, books and other activities. Nowadays there is plenty of 
good (14) ________available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in 
use about the house will also (15) ________them to read. Of course, books are no longer 
the only source of stories and information. There is also a huge range of videos, which 
can reinforce and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are (16) 
________valuable in helping to increase vocabulary and concentration. Television gets a 
bad review as far as children are concerned, mainly because too many spend too much 
time watching programmes not intended for their age (17) ________. Too many 
television programmes induce an incurious, uncritical attitude that is going to make 
learning much more difficult. However, (18) ________viewing of programmes designed 
for young children can be useful. Just as adults enjoy reading a book after seeing it 
serialised on television, so children will pounce on books which (19) ________their 
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favourite television characters, and videos can add a new (20) ________to a story known 
from a book. 
Question 11: A. scarcely B. rarely C. slightly D. really 
Question 12: A. cheerful B. contented C. relaxed D. hopeful 
Question 13: A. bright B. thrilling C. energetic D. stimulating 
Question 14: A. material B. sense C. produce D. amusement 
Question 15: A. provoke B. encourage C. provide D. attract 
Question 16: A. properly B. worthily C. perfectly D. equally 
Question 17: A. set B. band C. group D. limit 
Question 18: A. cautious B. choice C. approved D. discriminating 
Question 19: A. illustrate B. extend C. feature D. possess 
Question 20: A. revival B. dimension C. option D. existence 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to 
each of the following questions. 
Question 21: We discussed it for a while and then we ______ an agreement. 
A. had B. drew C. reached D. approach 
Question 22: I think you should try to ______ with him. You can't both have everything 
you want. 
A. agree B. accept C. compromise D. discuss 
Question 23: I don't ______ that. I don't think it's true at all. 
A. agree B. accept C. compromise D. discuss 
Question 24: He wasn't at all ______. He wouldn't do anything I asked him to do. 
A. agreement B. co-operative C. opposition D. discussion 
Question 25: She argues ______ me ______ almost everything. 
A. with / about B. with / on D. on / about D. A and B 
Question 26: Will you two stop ______ and let me get some sleep! They're always 
bickering about whose turn it is to do the washing up. 
A. bickering B. rowing C. disputing D. disagreeing 
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Question 27: He hasn’t made very ______ use of his time in revising for these exams: he 
has made no notes and his concentration spans appear to last for no longer than ten 
minutes. 
A. affective B. effective C. efficient D. affected 
Question 28: My daughter came in covered in mud. So I bathed her and ______ her in 
new clothes 
A. wore B. dressed C. put D. wearing 
Question 29: The burglar was sentenced to 20 years in ______. 
A. dock B. goal C. jail D. trial 
Question 30: When I was a boy we were made _______ correct school uniform at all 
times! 
A. wear B. to wear C.wearing D. wore 
Question 31: _______down to dinner than the telephone rang again. 
A. No sooner I sat B. No sooner had I sat C. Not only I sat D. Not only had I sat 
Question 32: He ___________ on his English study this time yesterday evening. 
A. used to work B. had worked C. was working D. working 
Question 33: ___________ he was sick, he still turned up for his guitar lesson. 
A. Because B. Since C. Although D. Despite 
Question 34: She ______ a beautiful diamond necklace with matching earrings last night. 
A. was wearing B. wore C. was getting dressed D. putting on 
Question 35: The girls and flowers ___________ he painted were vivid. 
A. who B. which C. those D. that 
Question 36: After he ___________ work, he went straight home. 
A. had finished B. had been finishing C. has finished D. would finish 
Question 37: “What did you think of the book ?” - “___________ the books I’ve read, it 
was the most interesting.” 
A. From all B. All C. All of D. Of all 
Question 38: I applied for the job that I saw ___________ in the paper. 
A. advertising B. advertised C. be advertised D. being advertising 
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Question 39: He’d prefer ___________ chicken soup rather than ___________ milk 
A. having / having B. to have / drink C. have / drink D. had / drank 
Question 40: He___________the plants. If he had, they wouldn’t have died. 
A. needn’t have watered B. couldn’t have watered C. shouldn’t water D. couldn’t 
water 
Question 41: “Do you feel like going to the stadium this afternoon?” - “ ____________” 
A. I don't agree. I'm afraid. B. I feel very bored. C. You're welcomed. D. That would 
be great. 
Question 42: “And you didn’t notice anything unusual?” - “____________” 
A. Certainly not B. Surely not C. Doubtless not D. Truly not 
Question 43: “You look ill. What’s wrong?” - “ ____________” 
A. No, sir B. No matter C. Not at all D. Nothing 
Question 44: Cindy: "Your hairstyle is terrific, Mary!" Mary:" _______". 
A. Yes, all right. B. Thanks, Cindy. I had it done yesterday. C. Never mention it. D. 
Thanks, but I'm afraid. 
Question 45: They are conducting a wide _______ of surveys throughout Vietnam. 
A. collection B. range C. selection D. group 
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 46-54. 
Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with 
care. View a career as an opportunity to do something you love, not simply as a way to 
earn a living. Investing the time and effort to thoroughly explore your options can mean 
the difference between finding a stimulating and rewarding career and move from job to 
unsatisfying job in an attempt to find the right one. Work influences virtually every 
aspect of your life, from your choice of friends to where you live. Here are just a few of 
the factors to consider. Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right 
decision. You may want to begin by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and 
weaknesses. Think about the classes, hobbies, and surroundings that you find most 
appealing. Ask yourself questions, such as “Would you like to travel? Do you want to 
work with children? Are you more suited to solitary or co-operative work?” There are no 
right or wrong answers; only you know what is important to you. Determine which job 
features you require, which ones you would prefer, and which ones you cannot accept. 
Then rank them in order of importance to you. The setting of the job is one factor to take 
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into account. You may not want to sit at a desk all day. If not, there are diversity 
occupations – building inspector, supervisor, real estate agent – that involve a great deal 
of time away from the office. Geographical location may be a concern, and employment 
in some fields is concentrated in certain regions. Advertising job can generally be found 
only in large cities. On the other hand, many industries such as hospitality, law education, 
and retail sales are found in all regions of the country. If a high salary is important to you, 
do not judge a career by its starting wages. Many jobs, such as insurance sales, offers 
relatively low starting salaries; however, pay substantially increases along with your 
experience, additional training, promotions and commission. Don’t rule out any 
occupation without learning more about it. Some industries evoke positive or negative 
associations. The traveling life of a flight attendant appears glamorous, while that of a 
plumber does not. Remember that many jobs are not what they appear to be at first, and 
may have merits or demerits that are less obvious. Flight attendants must work long, 
grueling hours without sleeps, whereas plumbers can be as highly paid as some doctors. 
Another point to consider is that as you get mature, you will likely to develop new 
interests and skills that may point the way to new opportunities. The choice you make 
today need not be your final one. 
Question 46: The author states that “There are no right or wrong answers” in order to 
_______. A. emphasize that each person’s answers will be different. B. show that 
answering the questions is a long and difficult process. C. indicate that the answers are 
not really important. D. indicate that each person’s answers may change over time. 
Question 47: The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to _______. 
A. questions 
B. answers 
C. features 
D. jobs 
Question 48: The word “assessing” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by _______. 
A. discovering 
B. considering 
C. measuring 
D. disposing 
Question 49: According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for 
a person who does not want to live in a big city? 
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A. plumbing 
B. law 
C. retail sales 
D. advertising 
Question 50: Those are all the factors you should take into account when choosing a job 
except 
A.Your likes and your dislikes 
B. The atmosphere at work 
C. Geographical location 
D. Your strengths and weaknesses 
Question 51: The word “that” in paragraph 4 refers to 
A. occupation 
B. the traveling life 
C. a flight attendant 
D. commission 
Question 52: In paragraph 5, the author suggests that 
A. you may want to change careers at some time in the future. 
B. as you get older, your career will probably less fulfilling. 
C. you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully. 
D. you will probably jobless at some time in the future. 
Question 53: Why does the author mention “long, grueling hours without sleeps” in 
paragraph 4? 
A. To emphasize the difficulty of working as a plumber. 
B. To contrast the reality of a flight attendant’s job with most people’s perception. 
C. To show that people must work hard for the career they have chosen. 
D. To discourage readers from choosing a career as a flight attendant. 
Question 54: According to the passage, which of the following is true? 
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A. To make a lot of money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary. 
B. To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs. 
C. If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming flight 
attendant. 
D. Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate. 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase 
that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following 
questions. 
Question 55: The politician tried to arouse the crowd, but most of them were indifferent 
to his argument. 
A. similar to 
B. sympathetic to 
C. uninterested in 
D. deaf to 
Question 56: Take that shirt off and wear a new one. You can't go out in such an old shirt. 
A. to put on 
B. put on 
C. get dressed 
D. put off 
Question 57: The most serious problem of modern times is that man is destroying the 
earth's natural resources. A. using up B. exploiting C. causing damage to D. working out 
Question 58: I missed two assignments. I must make them up by the end of this week. 
A. hand them in B. do them twice C. compensate for them D. go over them 
Question 59: When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer 
is saying or asking you. A. be related to B. be interested in C. pay all attention to D. 
express interest in 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that 
needs correction. 
Question 60: When her dog (A) died, she (B) cried very (C) hardly for (D) half an hour. 
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Question 61: Daisy has (A) such many things (B) to do that she (C) has no time (D) to go 
out. 
Question 62: The (A) top of the mountain (B) covered (C) with snow (D) during winter. 
Question 63: The (A) price of crude oil used to be a (B) great deal (C) lower than now, 
(D) wasn’t it? 
Question 64: Passengers (A) are required to (B) arrive to the gate fifteen minutes (C) 
before (D) departure time. 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is 
closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions. 
Question 65: They rowed across the Atlantic. This had never been done before. 
A. They rowed across the Atlantic, which had never been done before. 
B. They rowed across the Atlantic that had been done before. 
C. They rowed across the Atlantic, where had never done before. 
D. They rowed across the Atlantic, that had never been done before. 
Question 66: Becky will fill you in on what happened at the last meeting. 
A. She will give you some form to complete. 
B. She will schedule one last meeting for you. 
C. She will ask you what happened the last time. 
D. She will give you the information you missed. 
Question 67: Had the advertisement for our product been better, more people would have 
bought it. 
A. Not many people bought our product because it was so bad. 
B. Our product was of better quality so that more people would buy it. 
C. Fewer people bought our product due to its bad quality. 
D. Since our advertisement for our product was so bad, fewer people bought it. 
Question 68: Tom told his girlfriend, “Let me tell him if you can’t”. 
A. Tom volunteered to tell him if his girlfriend coundn’t. 
B. Tom advised his girlfriend to tell him if you couldn’t. 
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C. Tom suggested that I should tell him if his girlfriend couldn’t. 
D. Tom asked his girlfriend to tell him if you couldn’t. 
Question 69: "You broke my computer, Lan" Nam said. 
A. Lan told Nam he broke his computer. 
B. Nam said that Lan broke her computer. 
C. Lan told Nam that he had broken her computer. 
D. Nam accused Lan of breaking his computer. 
Question 70: The little girl insisted on my going with her. 
A. “Please, please, go with me!” the little girl said. 
B. “How about going with me?” the little girl said. 
C. “Why don’t you go with me?” the little girl asked. 
D. “What do you think about going with me?” the little girl said. 
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 71-80. 
MOBILE PHONES: ARE THEY ABOUT TO TRANSFORM OUR LIVES? 
 We love them so much that some of us sleep with them under the pillow, yet we are 
increasingly concerned that we cannot escape their electronic reach. We use them to 
convey our most intimate secrets, yet we worry that they are a threat to our privacy. We 
rely on them more than the Internet to cope with modern life, yet many of us don’t 
believe advertisements saying we need more advanced services. Sweeping aside the 
doubts that many people feel about the benefits of new third generation phones and fears 
over the health effects of phone masts, a recent report claims that the long-term effects of 
new mobile technologies will be entirely positive so long as the public can be convinced 
to make use of them. Research about users of mobile phones reveals that the mobile has 
already moved beyond being a mere practical communications tool to become the 
backbone of modern social life, from love affairs to friendship to work. The close 
relationship between user and phone is most pronounced among teenagers, the report 
says, who regard their mobiles as an expression of their identity. This is partly because 
mobiles are seen as being beyond the control of parents. But the researchers suggest that 
another reason may be that mobiles, especially text messaging, were seen as a way of 
overcoming shyness. The impact of phones, however, has been local rather than global, 
supporting existing friendship and networks, rather than opening users to a new broader 
community. Even the language of texting in one area can be incomprehensible to 
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anybody from another area. Among the most important benefits of using mobile 
phones, the report claims, will be a vastly improved mobile infrastructure, providing 
gains throughout the economy, and the provision of a more sophisticated location-based 
services for users. The report calls on government to put more effort into the delivery of 
services by mobile phone, with suggestion including public transport and traffic 
information and doctors’ text messages to remind patients of appointments. There are 
many possibilities. At a recent trade fair in Sweden, a mobile navigation product was 
launched. When the user enters a destination, a route is automatically downloaded to their 
mobile and presented by voices, pictures and maps as they drive. In future, these devices 
will also be able to plan around congestion and road works in real time. Third generation 
phones will also allow for remote monitoring of patients by doctors. In Britain, scientists 
are developing an asthma management solution using mobiles to detect early signs of an 
attack. Mobile phones can be used in education. A group of teachers in Britain use third 
generation phones to provide fast internet service to children who live beyond the reach 
of terrestrial broadband services and can have no access to online information. ‘As the 
new generation of mobile technologies takes off, the social potential will vastly increase,’ 
the report argues. 
Question 71: What does the writer suggest in the first paragraph about our attitudes to 
mobile phones? 
A. We are worried about using them so much. 
B. We have contradictory feelings about them. 
C. We need them more than anything else to deal with modern life. 
D. We cannot live without them. 
Question 72: What does “them” in paragraph 2 refer to? 
A. new mobile technologies 
B. benefits 
C. doubts D. 
long-term effects 
Question 73: What is the connection between social life and mobile phones? 
A. Mobile phones make romantic communication easier. 
B. Mobile phones enable people to communicate while moving around. 
C. Modern social life relies significantly on the use of mobile phones. 
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D. Mobile phones encourage people to make friends. 
Question 74: Why do teenagers have such a close relationship with their mobile phones? 
A. They are more inclined to be late than older people. 
B. They feel independent when they use them. 
C. They tend to feel uncomfortable in many situations. 
D. They use text messages more than any other group. 
Question 75: Which of the following is NOT true? 
A. People can overcome shyness by using texting to communicate things that make them 
uncomfortable. 
B. There is no need to suspect the harmfulness of mobile phones. 
C. Mobile phone is considered as a means for the youth to show their characters. 
D. Mobile phones are playing a wide range of roles in people’s life. 
Question 76: In what sense has the impact of phones been “local” in paragraph 3? 
A. People tend to communicate with people they already know. 
B. Users generally phone people who live in the same neighbourhood. 
C. It depends on local dialects. 
D. The phone networks use different systems. 
Question 77: How might mobile phones be used in the future? 
A. To show bus and train timetables 
B. To give the address of the nearest doctor’s surgery 
C. To arrange deliveries 
D. To cure diseases 
Question 78: The navigation product launched in Sweden is helpful for drivers because 
A. it shows them how to avoid road works 
B. it can suggest the best way to get to a place 
C. it tells them which roads are congested 
D. it provides directions orally 
Question 79: What is the general attitude of the report described here? 
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A. The government should take over the mobile phone networks. 
B. There are problems with mobile phones that cannot be overcome. 
C. Mobile phones can have a variety of very useful applications. 
D. Manufacturers need to produce better equipment. 
Question 80: The trick made its first appearance twenty years ago. 
A. The trick made twenty years ago on first stage. 
B. The trick appeared to be made twenty years ago. 
C. The first stage of the trick appeared twenty years ago. 
D. The trick was first seen on stage twenty years ago.