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pression 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 26: New immigrants to the U.S. could seek help from ______. 
A. only charity organizations B. the US government agencies 
C. volunteer organizations D. the people who came earlier 
Câu 27: It took welfare programs a long time to gain a foothold in the U.S. due to the fast growth of______. 
A. urbanization B. population C. industrialization D. modernization 
Câu 28: The word “instituted” in the first paragraph mostly means ______. 
A. “studied” B. “enforced” C. “executed” D. “introduced” 
Câu 29: The Social Security program has become possible thanks to ______. 
A. donations from companies B. people’s willingness to work 
C. deductions from wages D. enforcement laws 
Câu 30: Most of the public assistance programs ______ after the severe economic crisis. 
A. functioned fruitfully in institutions B. did not become institutionalized 
C. did not work in institutions D. were introduced into institutions 
Câu 31: That Social Security payments will be a burden comes from the concern that ______. 
A. the program discourages working people B. elderly people ask for more money 
C. the number of elderly people is growing D. younger people do not want to work 
Câu 32: Persons on low incomes can access public housing through ______. 
A. donations B. federal expenditure C. low rents D. state spending 
Câu 33: Americans on low incomes can seek help from ______. 
A. state governments B. non-government agencies 
C. federal government D. government agencies 
Câu 34: Public assistance has become more and more popular due to the ______. 
A. volunteer organizations B. young people’s voluntarism only 
C. innovations in the tax system D. people’s growing commitment to charity 
Câu 35: The passage mainly discusses ______. 
A. ways of fund-raising in America B. immigration into America 
C. public assistance in America D. funding agencies in America 
Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (A hoặc B, C, D) cho mỗi chỗ trống từ 36 đến 45. 
The wind controls our planet's weather and climate. But how much do we understand about this complex force 
(36)______ can kill and spread fear? 
On the night of October 15, 1987, the south of England was (37)_____ by strong winds. Gusts of over 130 km/h 
(38)______ through the region. Nineteen people were killed, £1.5-billion worth of damage was (39) ______ and 19 million 
trees were blown down in just a few hours. 
Although people thought of this (40)_____ a hurricane, the winds of 1987 were only a (41)______ 7 storm. They remain 
far better known than the much more serious storms of January 25, 1990, (42)______ most of Britain was hit by daytime 
winds of up to 173 km/h. On this occasion, 47 people were killed, even though, (43)______ in 1987, the weather 
forecasters issued accurate warnings. 
Extreme weather events such as these are dramatic (44)______ of the power of the wind. It is one part of the weather 
that people generally do not give a second (45)______ to, but across the world the wind plays a crucial role in people's 
lives. 
Câu 36: A. which B. what C. when D. where 
Câu 37: A. attacked B. struck C. beaten D. besieged 
Câu 38: A. flew B. spread C. blew D. ran 
Câu 39: A. resulted B. paid C. caused D. created 
Câu 40: A. like B. as C. unlike D. same as 
Câu 41: A. length B. force C. power D. strength 
Câu 42: A. until B. why C. when D. while 
Câu 43: A. unlike B. when C. like D. such as 
Câu 44: A. reminders B. remains C. memories D. recalls 
Câu 45: A. thought B. think C. care D. help 
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Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (A hoặc B, C, D) cho mỗi chỗ trống từ 46 đến 55. 
Health and fitness are not just for young people. They are for anyone willing to accept the (46)______ for a good diet 
and (47)______ exercise. With age, there is a tendency to feel that the body is no longer able to (48)______. Aches and 
pains are (49)______ normal. Instead of pushing the body to do (50)_______, activities become limited. Yet examples after 
examples have shown us that older people can – and should – be (51)______. Men and women in their sixties have run in 
marathons, races of more than twenty-six miles. Some professional athletes stay (52)______ into their forties and fifties. 
For most people, simple activities like walking and swimming are all that is needed to stay in (53)______. It’s important to 
include exercise in your daily routine. In the winter, (54)______ push-ups, sit-ups, and other indoor exercises. Of course, 
such exercises will be of little use (55)______ you follow them with soda and chips. 
Câu 46: A. discipline B. ruling C. regulation D. strictness 
Câu 47: A. little B. useful C. much D. regular 
Câu 48: A. perform B. malfunction C. operate D. run 
Câu 49: A. considered B. made C. believed D. thought 
Câu 50: A. weaker B. more C. faster D. greater 
Câu 51: A. passive B. bold C. active D. eager 
Câu 52: A. passive B. equal C. competitive D. comparative 
Câu 53: A. shape B. contact C. need D. form 
Câu 54: A. get B. do C. work D. make 
Câu 55: A. unless B. although C. if D. otherwise 
Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (A hoặc B, C, D) cho mỗi câu từ 56 đến 65. 
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 56: According to the passage, cellphones are especially popular with young people because ______. 
A. they keep the users alert all the time B. they make them look more stylish 
C. they are indispensable in everyday communications D. they cannot be replaced by regular phones 
Câu 57: The changes possibly caused by the cellphones are mainly concerned with ______. 
A. the smallest units of the brain B. the arteries of the brain 
C. the mobility of the mind and the body D. the resident memory 
Câu 58: The word "means" in the passage most closely means ______. 
A. “method” B. “meanings” C. “expression” D. “transmission” 
Câu 59: The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means ______. 
A. “obviously” B. “certainly” C. “privately” D. “possibly” 
Câu 60: "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means ______. 
A. widespread opinion about bad effects of cellphones B. the negative public use of cellphones 
C. poor ideas about the effects of cellphones D. information on the lethal effects of cellphones 
Câu 61: Doctors have tentatively concluded that cellphones may ________. 
A. change t