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d to make a coffee for the lady. D. The girl promised to make a coffee for the lady. 
Câu 25: No sooner had she put the telephone down than her boss rang back. 
A. As soon as her boss rang back, she put down the telephone. 
B. Scarcely had she put the telephone down when her boss rang back. 
C. Hardly she had hung up, she rang her boss immediately. 
D. She had hardly put the telephone down without her boss rang back. 
Chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C, hoặc D) để hoàn thành mỗi câu sau. 
Câu 26: ______, he felt so unhappy and lonely. 
A. Despite of his wealth B. Rich as was he C. Rich as he was D. Despite he was so rich 
Câu 27: Peter asked me ______. 
A. what time does the film start B. what time the film starts 
C. what time the film started D. what time did the film start 
Câu 28: She will be ill ______. 
A. unless she takes a few days’ rest B. provided she takes a few days’ rest 
C. in case she takes a few days’ rest D. if she takes a few days’ rest 
Câu 29: ______ as taste is really a composite sense made up of both taste and smell. 
A. That we refer to it B. What we refer to C. To which we refer D. What do we refer to 
Câu 30: Never before ______ as accelerated as they are now during the technological age. 
A. have historical changes been B. have been historical changes 
C. historical changes have been D. historical have changes been 
Chọn phương án (A hoặc B, C, D) ứng với từ có trọng âm chính nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với ba từ còn lại 
trong mỗi câu. 
Câu 31: A. considerate B. photographer C. community D. circumstance 
Câu 32: A. apply B. anthem C. appear D. attend 
Câu 33: A. scenery B. festival C. atmosphere D. location 
Câu 34: A. prevent B. recent C. receive D. remote 
Câu 35: A. opposite B. geography C. geometry D. endanger 
Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (A hoặc B, C, D) cho mỗi câu từ 36 đến 45. 
Millions of people are using cellphones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In many 
countries, cellphones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of 
communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected. 
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some doctors are 
concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has 
been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. 
They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health. 
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones. 
Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a 
traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. 
He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every 
day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor 
didn't agree. 
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect very 
small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say 
the amount is too small to worry about. 
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use your 
regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can 
be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says 
they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often. 
Câu 36: According to the passage, cellphones are especially popular with young people because ______. 
A. they are indispensable in everyday communications B. they make them look more stylish 
C. they keep the users alert all the time D. they cannot be replaced by regular phones 
Câu 37: The changes possibly caused by the cellphones are mainly concerned with ______. 
A. the mobility of the mind and the body B. the smallest units of the brain 
C. the arteries of the brain D. the resident memory 
Câu 38: The word "means" in the passage most closely means ______. 
A. “meanings” B. “expression” C. “method” D. “transmission” 
Câu 39: The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means ______. 
A. “obviously” B. “possibly” C. “certainly” D. “privately” 
Câu 40: "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means ______. 
A. information on the lethal effects of cellphones B. widespread opinion about bad effects of cellphones 
C. the negative public use of cellphones D. poor ideas about the effects of cellphones 
Câu 41: Doctors have tentatively concluded that cellphones may ________. 
A. damage their users’ emotions B. cause some mental malfunction 
C. change their users’ temperament D. change their users’ social behaviours 
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Câu 42: The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cellphone too often, ______. 
A. suffered serious loss of mental ability B. could no longer think lucidly 
C. abandoned his family D. had a problem with memory 
Câu 43: According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is ______. 
A. their radiant light B. their power of attraction 
C. their raiding power D. their invisible rays 
Câu 44: According to the writer, people should ______. 
A. only use mobile phones in urgent cases B. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies 
C. keep off mobile phones regularly D. never use mobile phones in all cases 
Câu 45: The most suitable title for the passage could be ______. 
A. “The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular” B. “Technological Innovations and Their Price” 
C. “The Way Mobile Phones Work” D. “Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time” 
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 46: Educated in the UK, his qualifications are widely recognized in the world of professionals. 
 A B C D 
Câu 47: Many successful film directions are former actors who desire to expand their experience in the film industry. 
 A B C D 
Câu 48: We admire Lucy for her intelligence, cheerful disposition and she is honest. 
 A B C D 
Câu 49: However small, the sitting room is well designed and nicely decorated. 
 A B C D 
Câu 50: In my opinion, I think this book is more interesting than the other one. 
 A B C D 
Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (A hoặc B, C, D) cho mỗi câu từ 51 đến 60. 
Traditionally in America, helping the poor was a matter for private charities or local governments. Arriving immigrants 
depended mainly on predecessors from their homeland to help them start a new life. In the late 19th and early 20th 
centuries, several European nations instituted public-welfare programs. But such a movement was slow to take hold in the 
United States because the rapid pace of industrialization and the ready availability of farmland seemed to confirm the belief 
that anyone who was willing to work could find a job. 
Most of the programs started during the Depression era were temporary relief measures, but one of the programs - 
Social Security - has become an American institution. Paid for by deductions from the paychecks of working people, Social 
Security ensures that retired persons receive a modest monthly income and also provides unemployment insurance, 
disability insurance, and other assistance to those who need it. Social Security payments to retired persons can start at age 
62, but many wait until age 65, when the payments are slightly higher. Recently, there has been concern that the Social 
Security fund may not have enough money to fulfill its obligations in the 21st century, when the population of elderly 
Americans is expected to increase dramatically. Policy makers have proposed various ways to make up the anticipated 
deficit, but a long-term solution is still being debated. 
In the years since Roosevelt, other American presidents have established assistance programs. These include 
Medicaid and Medicare; food stamps, certificates that people can use to purchase food; and public housing which is built at 
federal expense and made available to persons on low incomes. 
Needy Americans can also turn to sources other than the government for help. A broad spectrum of private charities 
and voluntary organizations is available. Volunteerism is on the rise in the United States, especially among retired persons. 
It is estimated that almost 50 percent of Americans over age 18 do volunteer work, and nearly 75 percent of U.S. 
households contribute money to charity. 
Câu 51: New immigrants to the U.S. could seek help from ______. 
A. the people who came earlier B. the US government agencies 
C. only charity organizations D. volunteer organizations 
Câu 52: It took welfare programs a long time to gain a foothold in the U.S. due to the fast growth of______. 
A. industrialization B. modernization C. urbanization D. population 
Câu 53: The word “instituted” in the first paragraph mostly means ______. 
A. “executed” B. “studied” C. “introduced” D. “enforced” 
Câu 54: The Social Security program has become possible thanks to ______. 
A. deductions from wages B. people’s willingness to work 
C. donations from companies D. enforcement laws 
Câu 55: Most of the public assistance programs ______ after the severe economic crisis. 
A. were introduced into institutions B. did not become institutionalized 
C. functioned fruitfully in institutions D. did not work in institutions 
Câu 56: That Social Security pay