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ce that produces a flame for lighting cigarettes, etc. 
C. a device that uses electricity, oil or gas to produce light 
D. a hot bright stream of burning gas that comes from something that is on fire 
Câu 15: To make a fire in times just before the advent of matches, it was essential to have access to ______. 
A. flint, iron and dry tinder B. a magnifying glass 
C. a burning fire or to possess flint D. a burning fire or to possess iron 
Câu 16: The first fire used by people was probably obtained ______. 
A. from the sun’s heat through glass B. from heat or fire caused by nature 
C. by rubbing wood together D. by striking iron against flint 
Câu 17: Torches for lighting were made from ______. 
A. tree branches dipped in melted resins B. the wood of gum trees 
C. wooden poles dipped in oil D. iron bars dipped in melted resins 
Câu 18: Before the electric lamp was invented ______. 
A. candles and then oil lamps were used 
B. candles and oil lamps appeared about the same time 
C. oil lamps and then candles were used 
D. people did not use any form of lighting in their houses 
Câu 19: The word “splendors” in the passage mostly means ______. 
A. things that fill one with surprise and admiration 
B. places where a lot of people go on holiday 
C. the beautiful and impressive features of a place 
D. wonderful things that have been achieved 
Câu 20: Which sentence is NOT TRUE according to the passge? 
A. A world is impossible without gas or electricity. 
B. We can make a fire by striking a piece of iron on flint to ignite some tinder. 
C. Matches and lighters were invented not long ago. 
D. We know exactly when and how people first used fire. 
Câu 21: The word “gloomy” in the passage mostly means ______. 
A. badly lit in a way that makes one feel sad B. totally covered with darkness 
C. containing a lot of white D. full of light; having the natural light of day 
Câu 22: What form of street lighting was used in London when link boys used to work there? 
A. Gas lighting. B. Electric lighting. C. Oil lighting. D. No lighting at all. 
Câu 23: The best title for the passage could be ______ . 
A. The Advantages of Candles B. Different Types of Lamps 
C. Fire: Discovery and Uses D. Prehistoric People and Fire 
Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (ứng với A, hoặc B, C, D) cho mỗi câu từ 24 đến 33. 
At the beginning of the nineteenth century, the American educational system was desperately in need of 
reform. Private schools existed, but only for the very rich. There were very few public schools because of the 
strong sentiment that children who would grow up to be laborers should not “waste” their time on education 
but should instead prepare themselves for their life’s work. It was in the face of this public sentiment that 
educational reformers set about their task. Horace Mann, probably the most famous of the reformers, felt that 
there was no excuse in a republic for any citizen to be uneducated. As Superintendent of Education in the state 
of Massachusetts from 1837 to 1848, he initiated various changes, which were soon matched in other school 
districts around the country. He extended the school year from five to six months and improved the quality of 
teachers by instituting teacher education and raising teacher salaries. Although these changes did not bring 
about a sudden improvement in the educational system, they at least increased public awareness as to the need 
for a further strengthening of the system. 
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Câu 24: The best title for the passage could be ______. 
A. A Flight for Change 
B. American Education in the Beginning of the 19th Century 
C. The Beginnings of Reform in American Education 
D. Nineteenth - the Century of Reform 
Câu 25: The passage implied that to go to a private school, a student needed ______. 
A. a lot of money B. a strong educational background 
C. good grades D. a high level of intelligence 
Câu 26: The word “desperately” in the passage mostly means ______. 
A. completely B. partly C. obviously D. urgently 
Câu 27: The author of the passage puts the word “waste” in quotation marks because he ______. 
A. does not want students to waste their time on education 
B. wants to emphasize how much time is wasted on education 
C. thinks that education is not really a waste of time 
D. is quoting someone else who said that education was a waste of time 
Câu 28: According to the passage, Horace Mann wanted a better educational system for Americans because 
______. 
A. education at the time was so cheap 
B. Massachusetts residents needed something to do with their spare time 
C. people had nothing else to do except go to school 
D. all citizens should be educated in a republic 
Câu 29: The word “reformers” in the passage mostly means ______. 
A. people who really enjoy teaching B. people who try to change things for the better 
C. people who believe that education is wasted D. people who work for the government 
Câu 30: The word “citizen” in the passage mostly means ______. 
A. a person who works, especially one who does a particular kind of work 
B. a person who has the legal right to belong to a particular country 
C. a person who works in a particular place 
D. a person who lives in a particular city 
Câu 31: From 1837 to 1848, Horace Mann ______. 
A. worked as a headmaster in a school in the state of Massachusetts 
B. managed education in the state of Massachusetts 
C. funded many projects to improve the educational system for Americans 
D. raised money for the educational development in Massachusetts 
Câu 32: According to the passage, which sentence is NOT TRUE? 
A. Horace Mann suggested schools prepare children for their life’s work. 
B. Horace Mann brought about changes in many schools in the United States. 
C. Horace Mann was a famous US educational reformer. 
D. Horace Mann began raising teachers’ salaries. 
Câu 33: According to the passage, which of the following is a change that Horace Mann instituted? 
A. Increased pay for students. B. The matching of other districts’ policies. 
C. Better teacher training. D. The five-month school year. 
Chọn phương án (A hoặc B, C, D) ứng với từ/ cụm từ có gạch chân cần phải sửa để các câu sau trở thành 
câu đúng. 
Câu 34: Nora hardly never misses an opportunity to play in the tennis tournaments. 
 A B C D 
Câu 35: My mother doesn’t care how much does the washing machine cost because she 
 A B C 
is going to buy it anyway. 
 D 
Câu 36: The British national anthem, calling “God Save the Queen”, was a traditional song in 
 A B C D 
the 18th century. 
Câu 37: It is time the government helped the unemployment to find some jobs. 
 A B C D 
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Câu 38: Due of the government’s policy, some farming areas have been abandoned. 
 A B C D 
Chọn nhóm từ hoặc mệnh đề thích hợp (ứng với A hoặc B, C, D) để hoàn thành mỗi câu sau. 
Câu 39: There were two small rooms in the beach house, ______ served as a kitchen. 
A. smallest of that B. the smaller of them C. the smaller of which D. the smallest of which 
Câu 40: John contributed fifty dollars, but he wishes he could contribute ______. 
A. one other fifty dollars B. another fifty C. more fifty dollars D. the same amount also 
Câu 41: _______, they would have had what they wanted. 
A. Unless they arrived at the fair early enough B. If they arrived at the fair early 
C. Had they arrived at the fair early D. Supposing they were arriving at the fair early 
Câu 42: He agreed to sign the contract ______. 
A. because he didn’t know much about that company’s director 
B. so he didn’t know much about that company 
C. in spite he knew much about it 
D. although he didn’t know much about that company 
Câu 43: John’s score on the test is the highest in the class. He ______. 
A. should have studied all the time B. must have studied very hard 
C. must have to study well D. should study very hard 
Chọn phương án đúng (ứng với A hoặc B, C, D) để hoàn thành mỗi câu sau. 
Câu 44: If you are not Japanese, so what _______ are you? 
A. nationality B. national C. nation D. nationalized 
Câu 45: The window was so high up that ______ I could see was the sky. 
A. only B. just C. all D. thus 
Câu 46: The ______ reason why I don’t want to move is that I’m perfectly happy here. 
A. great B. main C. big D. large 
Câu 47: Be ______ with what you have got, Mary. 
A. satisfied B. interested C. suspicious D. humorous 
Câu 48: He arrived late, ______ was annoying. 
A. what B. it C. that D. which 
Câu 49: I’ve just been told some ______ news. 
A. astonish B. astonished C. astonishment D. astonishing 
Câu 50: The manager had his secretary ______ the report for him. 
A. to have typed B. typed C. type D. to type 
Câu 51: They would ______ go by air than travel by train. 
A. prefer B. rather C. better D. always 
Câu 52: I ______ this letter around for days without looking at it. 
A. will be carrying B. carry C. have been carrying D. am carrying 
Câu 53: - “Would you mind lending me your bike?” 
 - “ ______ .” 
A. Not at all B. Great C. Yes. Here it is D. Yes, let’s 
Câu 54: He looks thin, but ______ he is very healthy. 
A. consequently B. actually C. also D. practically 
Câu 55: Don’t worry. He’ll do the job as _______ as possible. 
A. economically B. economizing C. uneconomically D. economic 
Câu 56: I would really ______ your help with this assignment. 
A. respect B. take C. thank D. appreciate 
Câu 57: Take the number 5 bus and get ______ at Times Square. 
A. up B. down C. outside D. off 
Câu 58: - “________ detective stories?” 
 - “In my opinion, they are very good for teenagers.” 
A. What do you think about B. Are you fond of 
C. How about D. What do people feel about 
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Câu 59: Can you keep calm for a moment? You ______ noise in class! 
A. are always making B. have always made C. always make D. are always made 
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