Đề cương ôn thi học kì II Tiếng Anh 12 - Năm học 2021-2022

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1. ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP THI HỌC KÌ II MÔN TIẾNG ANH 12, NĂM HỌC 2021 - 2022 PHONETICS Exercise 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. proofs B. books C. points D. days 2. A. helps B. laughs C. cooks D. finds 3. A. neighbors B. friends C. relatives D. photographs 4. A. snacks B. follows C. titles D. writers 5. A. streets B. phones C. books D. makes 6. A. cities B. satellites C. series D. workers 7. A. develops B. takes C. laughs D. volumes 8. A. phones B. streets C. books D. makes 9. A. proofs B. regions C. lifts D. rocks 10. A. involves B. believes C. suggests D. steals 11. A. remembers B. cooks C. walls D. pyramids 12. A. miles B. words C. accidents D. names 13. A. sports B. plays C. chores D. minds 14. A. nations B. speakers C. languages D. minds 15. A. proofs B. looks C. lends D. stops Exercise 2: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1.A. many B. lamb C. handle D. camera 2.A. accident B. jazz C. stamps D. watch 3.A. Adverb B. access C. ache D. man 4.A. nation B. vase C. nature D. grade 5.A. chat B. sad C. state D. map 6.A. case B. age C. carry D. vapour 7.A. land B. save C. cramp D. cash 8.A. nation B. access C. Australia D. failure 9.A. laser B. cancer C. Attack D. scalpel 10.A. family B. can C. party D. graduate 11.A. bank B. safe C. value D. cash 12.A. nation B. national C. nationality D. international 13.A. stall B. take C. spray D. pavement 14.A. bare B. dare C. care D. car 15.A. candy B. sandy C. many D. Handy Exercise 3: Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C or D 1.A. private B. regard C. approach D. permit 2.A. release B. cancer C. human D. surgeon 3.A. focus B. notice C. absorb D. keenness 4.A. gather B. protect C. suggest D. reform 5.A. legal B. custom C. reverse D. travel 6.A. translate B. transform C. transact D. physics 7.A. technique B. treatment C. guidance D. police 8.A. compare B. single C. include D. consult 9.A. throaty B. throughout C. without D. although 10.A. despite B. within C. beside D. gender 11.A. sooner B. caller C. behalf D. caring
2. 12.A. verbal B. signal C. instance D. agree 13. A. attract B. away C. waving D. attend 14.A. verbal B. pollute C. choices D. table 15.A. again B. journey C. succeed D. digest Exercise 4: Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C or D 1.A. interview B. internal C. applicant D. supportive 2.A. pollution B. contaminate C. mineral D. attention 3.A. scientific B. available C. suspicious D. supportive 4.A. enrichment B. rotation C. mineral D. important 5.A. discover B. represent C. inherit D. experience 6.A. attendance B. apprentice C. constructor D. tolerance 7.A. employment B. different C. president D. evident 8.A. fertilize B. recycle C. material D. environment 9.A. property B. familiar C. discussion D. activity 10.A. business B. occasion C. specially D. militant 19.A. company B. occasion C. restaurant D. movement 12.A. encounter B. difficult C. overcome D. tendency 13.A. different B. element C. rotation D. fertilizer 14.A. occasion B. employment C. encounter D. disappoint 15.A. satisfied B. tolerated C. occupied D. expected TAG QUESTIONS 1. We should call Rita, ______? A. should we B. shouldn’t we C. shall we D. should not we 2. Monkeys can’t sing, ______? A. can they B. can it C. can’t they D. can’t it 3.These books aren’t yours, ______? A. are these B. aren’t these C. are they D. aren’t they 4.That’s Bod’s, ______? A. is that B. isn’t it C. isn’t that D. is it 5. No one died in the accident, ______? A. did they B. didn’t they C. did he D. didn’t he 6.The air-hostess knows the time she has been here, ______? A. does she B. isn’t it C. doesn’t she D. did she 7. This is the second time she’s been here, ______? A. isn’t this B. isn’t it C. has she D. hasn’t she 8. Peter never comes to class late, ______? A. doesn’t he B. doesn’t Peter C. does he D. does Peter 9. He hardly has anything nowadays, ______? A. hasn’t he B. has he C. doesn’t he D. does he 10.You’ve never been in Italy, ______? A. have you B. haven’t you C. been you D. had you 11. Sally turned her report, ______? A. didn’t she B. did she C. hadn’t she D. had she 12.You have a ticket to the game, ______? A. have you B. don’t you C. haven’t you D. do you 13. Tom knows Alice, ______? A. doesn’t he B. is he C. does he D. isn’t he 14. Come into the kitchen, ______?
3. A. do you B. will you C. won’t you D. B and C 15. Everybody likes beauty, ______? A. doesn’t he B. do they C. don’t they D. does he DOUBLE COMPARISION 1. It gets ..when the winter is coming. A. cold and cold B. the coldest and coldest C. colder and colder D. more and more cold 2. The larger the apartment, the................... the rent. A. expensive B. more expensive C. expensively D. most expensive 3. The faster we walk, .. we will get there. A. the soonest B. the soon C. the more soon D. the sooner 4. The streets are getting more and these days. A. crowded B. less crowded C. more crowded D. most crowded 5. The larger the city, the crime rate. A. highest B. higher C. the highest D. the higher 6. Bill is A. lazier and lazier B. more and more lazy C. lazier and more lazy D. more lazy and lazier 7. ..the time passes, .I feel ! The deadline of my thesis is coming, but I have just finished half of it. A. The faster / the nervous B. The more fast / the nervous C. The fast / the more nervous D. The faster / the more nervous 8. She sat there quietly, but during all that time she was getting .Finally she exploded. A. more and more angry D. the most angry B. the more angry C. angrier and angrier 9._______ you study for these exams, _______ you will do. A. The harder / the better B. The more / the much C. The hardest / the best D. The more hard / the more good 10. The test becomes .and A. hard/ hard B. difficult/ difficult C. harder/ harder D. difficulty/ difficulty 11. His health is getting .and . A. good/ good B. better/ better C. bad/ bad D. well/ well 12. The more paper we save, preserved.
4. A. more is wood pulp B. the more wood pulp is C. wood pulp is D. the much wood pulp is 13. The more polluted air we breathe, .we get. A. the more weaker B. the more weak C. the weaker D. weaker more 14. The more we study, the we are. A. more good B. better C. better than D. good 15. The more I tried my best to help her, .she became. A. less lazy B. the lazier C. the more lazy D. lazier PREPOSITIONS 1. We had an enormous meal. It consisted_________seven courses. A. off B. of C. in D. up 2. I wasn’t very impressed __________the film. A. back B. up C. by D. through 3. I’m sure you are capable __________passing the examination. A. round B. along C. among D. of 4. Are you interested __________art and architecture. A. from B. for C. up D. in 5. Mary is very fond __________animals. She has three cats and two dogs. A. about B. since C. of D. between 6. We are grateful ________ our teacher A. with B. about C. to D. out 7. I’m a bit short __________money. Can you lend me some? A. at B. over C. of D. down 8. When I heard he had passed his examination, I phoned him to congratulate him ____his success. A. back B. over C. on D. with 9. He is excellent __________playing the flute. A. at B. over C. to D. behind 10. Why are you always so jealous __________other people? A. on B. of C. in D. below 11. He was proud __________himself for not giving up. A. of B. during C. after D. under 12. Are you excited __________going on holiday next week? A. into B. about C. above D. over 13. You get fed up __________doing the same thing every day. A. between B. up C. against D. with 14. I’m really satisfied _________what I have. A. with B. along C. back D. out 15. It’s silly _________you to go out without a coat. You’ll catch cold. A. to B. of C. since D. by PERFECT PARTICIPLE 1. ______only three hours, I can hardly focus on my work. A. Having slept B. was slept C. slept D. sleeping 2. ______this movie last week, I still wanted to see it again. A. Having seen B. had seen C. was seen D. seeing
5. 3. Dan appears ______some weight. Has he been ill? A. Having lost B. having been lost C. to have lost D. to have been lost 4. Are you sure you told me? I don’t recall ______ about it. A. Having told B. having been told C. to have told D. to have been told 5. Tome made a bad mistake at work, but his boss didn’t fire him. He is happy about ______a second chance. A. Giving B. having been given C. to have been given D. to give 6. When I called them, they didn’t answer. They pretended ______already. A. To sleep B. sleeping C. having slept D. to have been sleeping 7. ______ the bottles, Mike poured the drinks for everyone. A. To open B. to have opened C. being opened D. having opened 8. Mr. Lee was upset by ______ the truth. A. Not having been told B. us not to tell him C. He hadn’t been told D. being not told 9. ______all the papers already, Sarah put them back in the file. A. To have photocopied B. to photocopy C. Photocopying D. having photocopied 10. Our mechanic says that he expects ______the brakes on our car before we pick it up. A. Fixing B. being fixed C. to have fixed D. to have been fixed 11.George mentioned ______ in an accident as a child, but he never told us the details. A. Having injured B. having been injured C. To have injured D. to have been injured 12. ______the phone ring for 5 minutes, he slowly replaced the receiver. A.Having left B. Leaving C. Left D. To leave 13. _____all his money, Daniel couldn’t afford a new jacket. A. Spending B. Having spent C. Was spending D. Spent 14. ______ hard all day, Sarah was exhausted. A. Working B. Had worked C. Having worked D. Worked 15. ______the car, he took it out for a road test. A. Repairing B. Had been repairing C. Repaired D. Having repaired ORDER OF ADJECTIVES 1. There is a______table which was given to me by my best friends on my house warming. A. large beautiful round wooden B. beautiful large round wooden C. beautiful round large wooden D. wooden large round beautiful 2. Andrew has a______- rug on the floor in her bedroom. A. sheepskin lovely long white B. long lovely white sheepskin C. lovely long sheepskin white D. lovely long white sheepskin 3. They bought me a______toy to congratulate me on achieving high scores in the last exam.
6. A. strange round orange plastic B. plastic orange round strange C. strange plastic orange round D. strange round plastic orange 4. Charles was wearing a______at the Peter’s party. A. funny wide red silk tie B. red silk funny tie C. tie red silk funny D. red funny tie silk 5. Jane lost the______bicycle he bought last month and his parents were very angry with him because of his carelessness. A. Japanese beautiful new blue B. blue Japanese beautiful new C. beautiful new blue Japanese D. beautiful Japanese blue new 6.“Can I help you, sir?” - “I’m looking for a______desk for my son.” A. wooden round fashionable B. round fashionable wooden C. wooden fashionable round D. fashionable round wooden 7. These______boots belong to Nick who is a famous fashion designer in China. A. riding leather red Spanish B. red Spanish rising leather C. leather Spanish riding red D. red Spanish leather riding 8. She is going to marry a______man next year and they’ll give birth to two children after getting married. A. tall pretty English B. English tall pretty C. tall English pretty D. pretty tall English 9. In the live show, Son Tung gave me some______cards, which made me so happy. A. nice blue round B. round blue nice C. nice round blue D. blue nice round 10. His sister is not only a (n)______singer but also a distinguished painter. A. famous opera Italian B. opera famous Italian C. famous Italian opera D. Italian famous opera TENSES 1.When the police came, they _________. A. are fighting B. fought C. would be fighting D. were fighting 2._______, Peter came to see me. A. While having dinner B. While I was having dinner C. When having dinner D. When lam having dinner 3.They were playing in the garden when_______. A. they have heard a scream B. they were hearing a scream C. they heard a scream D. they had heard a scream 4. Tom ______his hand when he was cooking dinner. A. burnt B. was burning C. has burnt D. had burnt 5. When I looked round the door, the baby ______ quietly. A. is sleeping B. slept C. was sleeping D. were sleeping 6. When I ______him, the man was running away. A. see B. was seeing C. saw D. had seen 7. While he was washing his car, Mr. Brown _______a small dint in the rear fender. A. has discovered B. was discovering C. is discovering D. discovered 8. When I entered the room, everyone _____________. A. has been dancing B. was dancing C. had danced D. danced 9. I saw Jack yesterday morning while I ________ home from work. A. walked B. was walking C. am walking D. had been walking 10. When they ______ in the garden, the phone _______. A. worked/was ringing B. worked/rang C. were working/rang D. work/rings
7. ADVERBIAL CLAUSES 1. Mary will have finished all her work _______. A. as soon as her boss returned B. until her boss will return C. by the time her boss returns D. when he-r boss will return 2. By the time he retires, he_______ $20,000. A. will save B. has saved C. had saved D. will have saved 3. By the time you arrive, I ______the ebook. A. will stop B. have stopped C. had stopped D. will have stopped 4. The plane will have taken off, ______. A. as soon as she intended to get to the airport. B. until she will intend to get to the airport C. by the time she intends to get to the airport D. when she will be intending to get to the airport 5. I know by the time they come to my restaurant this morning, I ______out for a walk. A. will go B. have gone C. had gone D. will have gone 6. I hope they ______ building the road by the end of next spring we come back. A. will have finished B. are finishing C. have been finishing D. will finish 7. These machines will have worked very well by 10 p.m this evening _______. A. as soon as you came back B. until you will come back C. by the time you come back D. when you are coming back 8.When you come next time, we______ in a new house. A. are moving B. will have moved C. had moved D. moved 9. By the time we reach the coast, the storm______. A. is ending B. will have ended C. ended D. ends 10. He will have completed the film ______. A. before he retires B. until he will retire C. by the time he had retired D. when he was retired CONJUNCTIONS 1. ________ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job. A. Although B. While C. In spite of D. Despite of 2. __________ what Megan prepared for the job interview, she didn’t pass it. A. Despite of B. In spite of C. Though D. However 3. Bruce was not praised_________ he was a hard worker. A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. no matter how 4. ______ he is tired, he can’t work longer. A. Because B. Even though C. Although D. Besides 5. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry. A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. despite of 6. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled. A. the rain B. of the rain B. it was raining D. there was a rain 7. The flight had to be delayed the bad weather. A. because B. because of C. despite D. when 8. She left him _______ she still loved him. A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite 9. We decided to leave the party early it was boring. A. due to B. because C. but D. and 10. _______ they are brothers, they do not look alike. A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of 11. Our new neighbors are quite nice _______ they are sometimes talkative. A. despite B. in spite of C. though D. as though
8. 12. It was difficult to deliver the letter the sender had written the wrong address on the envelope. A. though B. but C. so D. because 13. __________ rain or snow, there are always more than fifty thousand fans at the football games. A. Despite B. Although C. Despite of D. Although 14. __________it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat. A. If B. Since C. Although D. Because 15. ______, I can’t hear what he is saying. A. Because of the noise B. Because of the soft music C. Though the music is noise D. In spite of the noise music PASSIVE VOICE 1. Those letters ________ now. You can do the typing later. A. need typing B. needn't be typed C. need to type D. needn't typing 2. The museum is open to everybody. It ________ between 9am and 5pm. A. visits B. visited C. can visit D. can be visited 3. The train ________ by bad weather. I am not sure. A. might delay B. might be delaying C. might have delayed D. might have been delayed 4. The room ________ once a day. A. should clean B. should be cleaning C. should be cleaned D. should have cleaned 5. Two tablets ________ twice a day to have you recover from the illness quickly. A. must take B. must be taken C. must have taken D. must be taking 6. There is plenty of money in our account so those cheques ________ to the bank today. A. needn't be taken B. needn't be taking C. needn't take D. needn't taking 7. The picnic ________ because Peter has just had a traffic accident. A. will cancel B. will be cancelling C. will be cancelled D. will have cancelled 8. The situation ________ to continue. A. cannot allow B. cannot be allowed C. cannot have allowed D. cannot be allowing 9. The machine ________ on by pressing this switch. A. can turn B. can be turned C. must turn D. should be turning 10. Things ________ clear to them so that they can do the work in the way that you have told them. A. are making B. ought to be made C. have made D. needn't be made 11. Cigarettes ________ at a bakery. A. most buy B. cannot buy C. cannot be bought D. should not buy 12. The next meeting ________ in May. A. will hold B. will be held C. will be holding D. will have held 13. Tomatoes ________ before they are completely ripe. A. can be picked B. can pick C. needn't pick D. should be picking 14. This letter ________, not handwritten. A. should be typing B. should be typed C. needn't type D. needn't be typed 15. The package ________ carefully before it ________. A. must be wrapped / is posted B. needs wrapping / will be posted C. should wrap / is going to be posted D. will be wrapping / needs posting WORD FORMATION Question 1: His______of the generator is veryfamous. A.invent B. inventive C. invention D.inventor Question 2: She was pleased that things were going on _______. A. satisfied B. satisfactorily C. satisfying D. satisfaction Question 3: The teacher likes her essay because it’s very ______
9. A. imagination B. imaginable C. imaginative D. imaginary Question 4: The fire was believed to have been caused by an fault. A. electrical B. electric C. electricity D. electronic Question 5.Some encyclopedias provide___________on specific fields such as music or philosophy. A. information B.informations C. informing D. informativation Question 6:I think mobile phones are ___________ for people of all ages. A. usage B. usefully C. useful D. use Question 7: In spite of her abilities, Laurahasbeen overlooked forpromotion. A.repeat B.repeatedly C.repetitive D.repetition Question 8: Her family and friends have given her lotsof A.supports B. support C.supporters D.supportive Question 9: Email and instant messaging services have global communication. A. revolutionised B. revolutionary C. revolution D. revolutionarily Question 10: Judo playersare______to their opponents and bow to each other before and after a contest. A. respectfully B.respectful C. respectable D. respect PHRASAL VERBS Question 1: The governmenthopes to______its plans for introducing cableTV. A.turn out B. carry out C. carry on D. keepon Question 2. I was late for work because my alarm clock did not _______ . A. turn off B. put off C. send off D. go off Question 3: When being interviewed, you should what the interviewer is saying or asking you. A. be related to B. be interested in C. express interest to D. concentrate on Question 4: The party starts at 9 o'clock so I’ll at 8.30. A. look for you B. pick you up C. bring you along D. bring up Question 5: Some high school studentsoften_____helpingthe disadvantaged or handicapped children. A.lookafter B.cleanup C.makeout D. participatein Question 6: UNESCO _________the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. A.gets across B. stands for C.takes after D. brings about Question 7: I________ an old friend of mine in the street this morning. We haven't seen each other for ages. A. ran into B. ran out C. came over D. came round Question 8. Why do they _________ talking about money all the time? A.keep on B. give up C. take after D. stop by Question 9. Do you want to stop in this town, or shall we _________ ? A. turn on B. turn off C. go on D. look after Question 10. Who will _________ the children while you go out to work? A. look for B. look up C.look after D. look at Question 11. Please _________ the light, it’s getting dark here. A.turn on B. turn off C. turn over D. turn into Question 12. Remember to _________ your shoes when you are in a Japanese house. A. take care B. take on C. take over C.take off Question 13. You can _________ the new words in the dictionary. A. look for B. look after C.look up D. look at Question 14. It’s cold outside. _________ yourcoat. A. Put on B. Put down C. Put off D. Put into Question 15: The trouble with James is thathenever on time for a meeting. A.turns up B. takes off C. takes up D. turnsdown
10. WORD CHOICES Question 1: Peter______ a better understanding of Algebra than we do. A. makes B. has C. takes D. gives Question 2: The jury______her compliments on her excellent knowledge of thesubject. A. paid B. gave C. made D. said Question 3: We have been working hard. Let’s a break. A. make B. find C. do D. take Question 4: The internship in this company an influence on him for the rest of his life. A. had B. made C. took D. gave Question 5: A few kind words at the right time all the difference. A.make B. give C.do D.take Question 6.If you don’t want your business to_____________bankrupt, avoid consulting those willing to step out on a limb. A. come B. take C. go D. pay Question 7: Nobody took any______of the warning and they went swimming inthe contaminated water. A. information B. attention C. sight D. notice Question 8: Many people and organizations have been making every possible effort in order to save ______ species. A. endangered B. dangerous C. fearful D. threatening Question 9: Whistling or clapping hands to get someone‘s attention is considered ______ and even rude in some circumstances. A. suitable B. unnecessary C. appropriate D. impolite Question 10. The International Red Cross has about 97 million volunteers whose main_____is to protect human life. A. experience B. mission C. rule D. organization Question 11: In spite of their disabilities, the children at Spring School manage to _____ an active social life. A. save B. lead C. gather D. take Question 12: is the existence of a wide variety of plant and animals species living in their natural environment. A. Globe B. Individual C. Conservation D. Biodiversity Question 13: The course was so difficult thatI didn’t any progress at all. A.do B. make C. produce D.create Question 14: Peter has a separate room forhis musical . A.instruments B. equipment C.tools D.facilities Question 15: The Giant Panda has been on the of extinction for many years. A. border B. verge C. margin D. rim Question 16:Your store needs a bold sign that will catch the _____ of anyone walking down the street. That may help to sell more products. A. eye B.peek C.flash D.glimpse Question 17: The sight of his pale face brought ________ to me how ill he really was. A. place B. house C. life D. home Question 18. She made a big____________about not having a window seat on the plane. A. fuss B. complaint C. interest D. excitement Question 19: The ______ prices of property in big cities may deter people on low incomes from owning a house there. A. competitive B. forbidding C. prohibitive D. inflatable Question 20. We were so looking forward to stretching out on the beach in the sunshine, but it _______ the whole time we were there. A. poured with rain B. rained dogs and cats C. dropped in the bucket D. made hay while the sun shined Question 21 I’ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my_______. A. piece of cake B. sweets and candy C. biscuit D.cup of tea
11. Question 22: She's a woman with no pretensions. A. ambitious B. creative C. idealistic D. down-to-earth Question 23: I had a ______ chat with my manager and gave him an update on the project. A. brief B.short C.quick D.lull Question 24. The children had to___________in the principal’s office after they took part in a fight. A. hit the right notes B. beat around the bush C. play second fiddle D. face the music Question 25: The human criterion for perfect vision is 20/20 for reading the standard lines on a Snellen eye chart without . A. a hitch B. glasses C. little D. method Question 26: Unluckily, David's dangerous and incredible journey in search of the Blue Fairy is in_______. A. advance B. danger C. end D. vain Question 27: Jenny has an command of Japanese cuisine. A. intensive B. utter C. impressive D. extreme Question 28:There has been a hot debate among the scientists relating to the______of using robotic probes to study distant objects in space. A. problems and solutions B. pros and cons C. solutions and limitations D. causes and effects Question 29: In the formal interview, it is essential to maintaingood eye with theinterviewers. A.contact B. touch C.link D.connection Question 30: Tony and Toby have alotin with eachother. A.common B.competition C.regard D.similar Question 31. Environmental groups try to stop farmers from using harmful _______ on their crops. A. economy B. Agriculture C. investments D. chemicals Question 32: She took a course in fine arts startingher own business in interior design. A. with a view to B. in terms of C. in order to D. with reterence to Question33:You’reputtingthecartbeforethe of you work on Project B before Project A because the former is a sequel to thelatter. A.horse B. dog C.buffalo D.ox Question 34: Mr Nam knows Hanoi City like the backofhis ____ .He used to be a taxi driverthere for 10 years. A.head B. mind C. hand D. life Question 35: Some people have the opinion that more developing countries should be given the light to become hosts of such international sporting events as Olympics and World Cup. A.red B. blue C. green D.yellow SYNONYM AND ANTONYM Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the un- derlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 1: The new air conditioner was installed yesterday. A. inspected thoroughly B. put in position C. well repaired D. delivered to the customer Question 2: Her style of dress accentuated her extreme slenderness. A. betrayed B. emphasized C. revealed D. disfigured Question 3.It was really difficult todecidebetween the two candidates. A. steal B. think C. attempt D. choose Question 4.We hope to become moreaccuratein predicting earthquakes. A. dangerous B. delicious C. nervous D. exact Question 5.You maynote downyour qualifications and experience that can relate to the job. A. put down B. hold down C. draw down D. jot down Question 6.The factory is fined fordischarging dangerous chemicals into the river. A. releasing B. increasing C. decreasing D. keeping Question 7: ANU has maintained its position as Australia's top university.
12. A. conserve B.remain C.complain D.conquer Question 8: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), was established in 1946. A. set up B. found out C. run through D. put away Question 9: Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to brightness. A. record B. shine C. categorize D. diversify Question 10: Veronica broke the school rules so many times that the headmistress finally had no alternative but to expel her. A. force her to leave a school B.make her meet the headmaster C.punish her severely D.beat her violently Question 11.The washing machine I have just bought is verysimple to use. A. boring B. interesting C. easy D. difficult Question 12: Before the advent of the railways, communications were slow and difficult. A. import B. disappearance C. introduction D. arrival Question 13: Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world. A.variety B.changes C.conservation D.number Question 14: Women's taking part in politics has got widespread objections from male statesmen in many parts of the world. A. intensive B. extensive C. inside D. slight Question 15: He sounded panic-stricken on the phone. A. terrified B. hilarious C. happy D. disappointed Question 16: Shopping on the internet can be safe if you follow a few simple rules. A. uncomplicated B. unimportant C. unlucky D. unsociable Question 17.It wasrelatively easy for him to learn baseball because he had been a cricket player. A. nearly B. essentially C. comparatively D. approximately Question 18.After several days underground after the earthquake one child was pulled out alive. A. still talking B. still seeing C. still living D. still trying Question 19: We were pretty disappointed with the quality of the food. A. highly B. rather C. extremely D. very Question 20: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play. A. skillful B. famous C. perfect D. modest Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 21: Many women prefer to use cosmetics to enhance their beauty and make them look younger. A. improve B. maximize C. worsen D. enrich Question 22: Children brought up in a caringenvironment tend to grow more sympathetic towards others. A. loving B. dishonest C. healthy D. hateful Question 23: Some vegetables are grown without soil and artificial light. A. real B. natural C. genuine D. true Question 24: We are very grateful to Professor Humble for his generosity in donating this wonderful painting to the museum. A. meanness B. sympathy C. gratitude D. churlishness Question 25: Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honour the check. A. genuine B. different C. fake D. similar Question 26.School uniform iscompulsoryin most of Vietnamese school. A. depended B. optional C. obligatory D. required Question 27.Names of people in the book were changed topreserveanonymity. A. cover B. conserve C. presume D. reveal Question 28.A large city such as Chicago would be called an urbanarea.
13. A. metropolitan B. rustic C. suburban D. sophisticated Question 29.Herevealedhis intentions of leaving the company to the manager during the office dinnerparty. A. disclosed B. concealed C. misled D. influenced Question 30: She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans. A. divorced B. separated C. single D. married Question 31: With the final examinations coming very soon his anxiety was rising to almost unbearable limits. A. joy B. confidence C. boredom D. apprehension Question 32:The shop assistants have to break off the conversation to serve a customer A.interruptB. hurry C. continue D. begin Question 33: She’s a bit down in the dumps because she’s got to take her exam again. A. sad B. embarrassed C. confident D. happy Question 34: The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes helped pave the way foracademic freedom in the modern sense. A. terminate B. prevent C. initiate D. lighten Question 35: It is very difficult to tell him to give in because he is so big-headed. A. wise B. generous C. modest D. arrogant Question 36: It’s quite disappointing that some people still turn a blind eye to acts of injustice they witness in the street. A. take no notice of B. have no feeling for C. show respect for D. pay attention to Question 37: I think we cannot purchase this device this time as it costs an arm and a leg. A. is cheap B. is painful C. is confusing D. is expensive Question 38: The captain ordered the soldiers to gather on the double even though they were sleeping. A. willingly B. immediately C. slowly D. intensively Question 39: Driver are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are few and far between on the highway. A. unlikely to happen B. difficult to access C. easy to find D. impossible to reach Question 40: I'm sure it won't rain, but I'll take an umbrella just to be on the safe side. A. careful B. easy C. careless D. difficult COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the fol- lowing exchanges. Question 1.Havy: “Thanks for your help, Judy.” Judy: “ ” A. With all my heart B. Never remind me C. It’s my pleasure D. Wish you Question 2: -“Thank you for taking the time to come here in person.” - “ ” A. It’s my pleasure. B. I don’t know what time that person comes. C. I’d love to come. What time? D. Do you have time for some gossip? Question 3: A: Thanks very much for your help. B "___________." A. That’s right B. You’re welcome C. never mind D. Yes, please Question 4:Jenny: “Thank you very much for your donation, Mr. Robinson.” Mr. Robinson: . A. You can say that again B. I see C. You are right D. Delighted I was able to help Question 5: Trang: Thank you very much for inviting me to your house. Susan: _____________. A. My pleasure is that B. That’s fine. C. Take a seat D. It's my pleasure. Question 6: Nam and Mai are having a party at Nam’s house. - Nam: “Would you like to have some more dessert, Mai?” - Mai: “______. I’m full.” A. That would be great B. Yes, I like your party C. Yes, please D. No, thanks
14. Question 7:Janet wants to invite Susan to go to the cinema. - Janet: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?” - Susan: “______.” A. I don’t agree, I’m afraid B. You’re welcome C. That would be great D. I feel very bored Question 8: Jane had difficulty carrying her suitcase upstairs, and Mike, her friend, offered to help. – Mike: “Need a hand with your suitcase, Jane?” – Jane: “______” A. Not a chance. B. That’s very kind of you. C. Well done! D. I don’t believe it. Question 9: Mai is giving a nice compliment to Nam. Mai: “Wow. I’ve never seen such a nice cell phone, Nam.” Nam: “____________” A. Thank you, I’m glad you like it. B. Oh, I don’t know. C. You’re welcome. D. I agree with you. Question 10: Peter is talking to Laura about her house. Peter : “What a lovely house you have!” Laura: _____________________________________ A. Of course not, it’s not costly. B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in. C. I think so. D. No problem. Question 11: Tim and Peter had a quarrel last week and now Tom is giving Tim advice. - Tom: “I think the best way to solve that problem is to keep silent.” - Tim: “______. Silence may kill our friendship.” A. That’s a great idea B. That’s not a good idea C. I’m not wrong D. Yes, I think much Question 12: Julia and Phoebe is talking about Peter. - Julia: “Peter was born and brought up in Hastings and he must know it very well.” - Phoebe: “______. He even couldn’t tell me where to have some street food there.” A. I can’t agree with you more. B. You must be right. C. I'm of the opposite opinion D. I don't think that's a good idea Question 13: - Baker: “In my opinion, women often drive more carefully than men.” - Barbara: “______.” A. Never mind B. What nonsense C. Absolutely D. Yes, please Question 14: Sarah and Kathy are talking about bad habits of children - Sarah: “Children under ten shouldn't stay up late to play computer games.” - Kathy: “ .” A. I don't quite agree with you B. Yes, I share your opinion. C. You are absolute right. D. Surely, they shouldn't Question 15: Nancy and James are talking about their school days. – Nancy:"Ithinkschooldaysarethebesttimeofourlives."–James: . We had sweet memories together then." A.Absolutely B. That's nonsense C. I'mafraidso D. I doubtit Question 16:Two students are talking about the school curiculum. - Ted: "Swimming should be made part of the school curiculum" - Kate: " ____________. It is an essential life skill. " A. Oh, that’s a problem. B. I completely agree. C. Not at all. D. You can make it. Question 17: Lan And Hoa are talking about taking part in non- profit organization this summer. Mai: - “I like to work part-time for a non-profit organization this summer.” Hoa : - “_____________________.” A. Me too. I'm thinking of applying for 'Hope'. B.I do, but I don't have enough time for studying. C.That's great. You have been coming of age. D.Is that all? How about using time wisely? Question 18: - A: “Would you like me to send this package for you?” - B: “______” A. That would be nice. Any problems? B. Yes, please, if you don’t mind. C. I’m sorry, but here you are. D. No, thanks. I’m really busy
15. WRITING Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 1:The last time I saw her was three years ago. A. I have not seen her for three years. B. About three years ago, I used to meet her. C. I have often seen her for the last three years.D. I saw her three years ago and will never meet her Question 2.We last went to that cinema 2 months ago. A. We have been to the cinema for 2 months. B. We haven't been to the cinema for 2 months. C. We didn't want to go to the cinema anymore. D. We didn't go to the cinema for 2 months. Question 3: She began to play the piano three years ago. A. She has played the piano since three years. B. She has played the piano for three years C. She doesn’t play the piano now. D. She stops playing the piano now. Question 4: She has known how to play the piano for 5 years. A. She didn’t play the piano 5 years ago. B. She started to play the piano 5 years ago. C. She played the piano 5 years ago. D. The last time she played the piano was 5 years ago. Question 5: We have been cooking for the party for four hours. A. We didn’t start cooking for the party until four. B. We started cooking for the party four hours ago. C. We have four cooks for the party D. Cooking for the party will be done in four hours Question 6: "If I were you. Bill, I'd buy the house, " Stephen said. A. Stephen suggested Bill to buy the house. B. Stephen advised Bill to buy the house. C. Stephen promised Bill that he would buy the house. D. Stephen forced Bill to buy the house. Question 7: “If I were you, I would work harder for the GCSE examination”, Lan said to Nam. A.Lan asked Nam to work harder for the GCSE examination. B.Lan thanked Nam for working harder for the GCSE examination. C.Lan advised Nam to work harder for the GCSE examination. D.Lan reminded Nam to work harder for the GCSE examination. Question 8: Conan said to me, “If I were you, I would read different types of books in different ways.” A. Conan ordered me to read different types of books in different ways. B. I said to Conan to read different types of books in different ways to me. C. I read different types of books in different ways to Conan as he told me. D. Conan advised me to read different types of books in different ways. Question 9: “Stop smoking or you’ll be ill,” the doctor told me. A. The doctor advised me to give up smoking to avoid illness. B. The doctor suggested smoking to treat illness. C. I was ordered not to smoke to recover from illness. D. I was warned against smoking a lot of cigarettes. Question 10.“You’d better work harder if you don’t want to retake the exam!” the teacher said to Jimmy. A. The teacher advised Jimmy to work harder if he didn't want to retake the exam. B. The teacher ordered Jimmy to work harder if he didn't want to retake the exam. C. The teacher reminded Jimmy to work harder if he didn't want to retake the exam. D. The teacher warned Jimmy to work harder if he didn't want to retake the exam. Question 11: She said, "John, I'll show you round my city when you're here." A. She made a trip round her city with John. B.She planned to show John round her city. C.She promised to show John round her city. D.She organized a trip round her city for John. Question 12:"Don't forget to submit your assignments by Thursday," said the teacher to the students. A. The teacher reminded the students to submit their assignments by Thursday. B. The teacher allowed the students to submit their assignments by Thursday. C. The teacher ordered the students to submit their assignments by Thursday. D. The teacher encouraged the students to submit their assignments by Thursday. Question 13: "Don't forget to submit your assignments by Thursday," said the teacher to the students. A. The teacher reminded the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.
16. B. The teacher allowed the students to submit their assignments by Thursday. C. The teacher ordered the students to submit their assignments by Thursday. D. The teacher encouraged the students to submit their assignments by Thursday. Question 14: Every student is required to write an essay on the topic. A. Every student might write an essay on the topic. B. Every student must write an essay on the topic. C. They require every student can write an essay on the topic. D. Every student should write an essay on the topic. Question 15.I’m sure that they had practiced hard for the games as they won a lot of medals. A. They couldn’t have practiced hard for the games as they won a lot of medals B.They must have practiced hard for the games as they won a lot of medals C.They shouldn’t have practiced hard for the games as they won a lot of medals D.They might have practiced hard for the games as they won a lot of medals. Question 16: I’m sure that they had practiced hard for the games as they won a lot of medals. A. They couldn’t have practiced hard for the games as they won a lot of medals B. They must have practiced hard for the games as they won a lot of medals C. They shouldn’t have practiced hard for the games as they won a lot of medals D. They might have practiced hard for the games as they won a lot of medals. Question 17: It was a mistake for Tony to buy that house. A. Tony couldn’t have bought that house. B. Tony can’t have bought that house. C. Tony needn’t have bought that house. D. Tony shouldn’t have bought that house Question 18: It is unnecessary for you to finish the report until tomorrow afternoon A. You needn’t finish the report until tomorrow afternoon. B. You have to finish the report unitl tomorrow afternoon. C. You may finish the report after tomorrow afternoon. D. You should finish the report until tomorrow afternoon Question 19: It isn’t necessary for us to discuss this matter in great detail. A. We should discuss this matter in great detail. B. We might discuss this matter in great detail C. We needn’t discuss this matter in great detail D. We mustn’t discuss this matter in great detail. Question 20: It’s very likely that the company will accept his application. A. The company needs accept his application. B. The company might accept his application. C. The company must accept his application. D. The company should accept his application. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 21: Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the cafe. She now regrets it. A. Susan wishes that she applied for the summer job in the cafe. B. Susan feels regret because she didn’t apply for the summer job in the cafe. C. If only Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the cafe. D. Susan wishes that she had applied for the summer job in the cafe. Question 22:Marie didn’t turn up at John’s birthday party. I feel so sorry for that. A. If only Marie turn up at John’s birthday party. B. I wish Marie had turned up at Johns birthday party. C. I wished Marie wouldn’t turn up at John’s birthday party. D. It’s a shame Marie had turned up at John’s birthday party. Question 23: Jenifer rejected the job offer. She now regrets it. A. Jenifer regrets not having rejected the job offer. B. If only Jenifer didn’t reject the job offer. C. Jenifer wishes she hadn’t rejected the job offer. D. Jenifer regrets to reject the job offer. Question 24: His parents are away on holiday. He really needs their help now. A. As long as his parents are at home, they will be able to help him. B. He wishes his parents were at home and could help him now. C. If his parents are at home, they can help him now. D. If only his parents had been at home and could have helped him.
17. Question 25.Nam was so rude to them last night. Now he feels regretful. A. Nam regrets to have been so rude to them last night. B. Nam regrets having so rude to them last night. C. Nam wishes he hadn’t been so rude to them last night. D. Nam wishes he weren’t so rude to them last night. Question 26.I deeply regret having spoken to her so severely yesterday. She was badly hurt. A. If only I could apologize to her for having spoken to her so severely yesterday. B. I wish I hadn’t spoken to her so severely yesterday. C. She must have been badly hurt because I had spoken to her so severely yesterday. D. If I hadn’t spoken to her so severely yesterday, she wouldn’t be badly hurt. Question 27: : I really regret that you haven't told me about her family. A. If only you would tell me about herfamily. B. If only I didn't regret that you hadn't told me about herfamily. C If only you had told me about herfamily. D. If only you hadn't told me about herfamily. Question 28:I couldn’t come to your party last night. You didn’t give me a chance to tell you the reason. A. If only you gave me a chance and I could come to your party. B. I hope you had given me a chance to come to your party. . C. I wish you had given me a chance to explain the reason for not coming to your party D.I want you to give me a chance to come to your party. Question 29: They left the concert hall. The fire alarm went off right afterwards. A. They left the concert hall just as the fire alarm went off. B. The fire alarm had gone off before they left the concert hall. C. They were leaving the concert hall when the fire alarm went off. D. No sooner had they left the concert hall than the fire alarm went off. Question 30: We arrived at airport. We realized our passports were still at home. A. Had we arrived at the airport, we would have realized our passports were still at home. B. Only after we realized our passports were still at home, did we arrive at the airport. C. Only when we realized our passports were still at home, did we arrive at the airport. D. Not until we arrived at the airport, did we realize that our passports were still at home. Question 31: The basketball team knew they lost the match. They soon started to blame each other. A. Hardly had the basketball team known they lost the match when they started to blame each other. B. Not only did the basketball team lose the match but they blamed each other as well. C. No sooner had the basketball team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the match. D. As soon as they blamed each other, the basketball team knew they lost the match. Question 32: Helen wrote a novel. He made a cowboy film, too A. Helen wrote not only a novel but also made a cowboy film. B. Helen both wrote a novel as well as made a cowboy film. C. Helen either wrote a novel or made a cowboy film. D. Not only did Helen write a novel but she also made a cowboy film. Question 33.They finished one project. They started working on the next. A. Had they finished one project, they would have started working on the next. B. Only if they had finished one project did they start working on the next. C. Hardly had they finished one project when they started working on the next. D. Not until did they start working on the next project then they finished one. Question 34:The government does not know what to do with household rubbish in large cities. A. Little does the government know what to do with household rubbish in large cities. B. It is unknown what to do with household rubbish in large cities by the government. C. Rarely the government knows what to do with household rubbish in large cities. D. Hardly any government knows what to do with household rubbish in large cities. Question 35: We couldn't solve the problem until our teacher arrived. A. Not until we solved the problem could our teacher arrive.
18. B. When our teacher arrived, we solved the problem. C. Until our teacher arrived, we were able to solve the problem. D. Not until our teacher arrived could we solve the problem. Question 36:John didn’t understand what the story was about until he saw the film based on it. A. He doesn't understand what the story is about. B.Not until Jonh saw the film based on the story did he understand what it was about. C.It was until he saw the film based on it that John understood what the story was about. D.John went to see the film before she read the story. Question 37: He started computer programming as soon as he left school. A. No sooner had he started computer programming than he left school. B. Hardly had he started computer programming when he left school. C. No sooner had he left school than he started computer programming. D. After he left school, he had started computer programming. Question 38:She had only just put the telephone down when the boss rang. A. She put the telephone down and the boss rang. B. Hardly had she put the telephone down when the boss rang. C. The boss rang back, but she put the telephone down. D. She had put the telephone down, so she let it ring when the boss rang. READING 1 1. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30. Have you ever had the feeling that people older than you are hard to understand? Or, have you felt like people from younger generations just don't get it? Maybe you find it easier to connect with people (26) ______ are closer to your age than those who are older or younger than you. You can probably thank the generation gap for these feelings. There are currently six generations living in the United States: the Greatest Generation, Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. (27) ______ generation has its own unique set of characteristics and norms. For (28) ______ , the Greatest Generation (born 1901-1924) is known for its patriotism, hard workers, and loyalty to institutions. The Millennials (born 1980-2000) are characterized by their dependence on technology, detachment from traditional institutions, optimism, and open-mindedness. It is no (29) ______ that many people from different generations have a hard time understanding each other. Generation gap refers to differences in actions, beliefs, interests, and opinions that (30) ______ between individuals from different generations. So, what causes these differences? (Adapted from Question 26: A. who B. which C. when D. what Question 27: A. Another B. Very C. All D. Each Question 28: A. answer B. process C. example D. study Question 29: A. wonder B. picture C. business D. training Question 30: A. trade B. exist C. credit D. target 2. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30. Those who work at home may find that the solitude can be a double-edged sword. It is, of course, easier to (26) ______ when you're in your own home with no co-workers coming by your desk to chat at random times. But while this solitude can feel blissful at times, when we have no mandate for social interaction during the workday—when we don't automatically run across people outside of those we live with—we can become lonely before we realize it. Social media can feel like a lifeline to others, but this type of (27) ______ can sometimes feel isolating as well, as these interactions can feel less personal than face-to-face encounters and conversations. (28) ______
19. we may not need to resort to painting a face on a volleyball and talking to it, the feelings of isolation can sneak up and we can feel (29) ______ alone than we expect. And given the research on loneliness, this doesn't always feel good. Social isolation was a factor mentioned in the UN study (30) ______ was related to increased stress of home-based workers. (Adapted from 26. A. relax B. focus C.protect D. continue 27. A. introduction B. marketing C. community D. interaction 28. A. While B. Unless C. Because D. Despite 29. A.most B. less C. a few D. more 30. A. where B. whom C. that D. who 3. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate thecorrect word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30. Earthquakes are amongst the most destructive natural disasters. They usually strike without any warning and result in a great loss of life and an enormous demolition of buildings. Additionally, they may cause devastating landslides or create gigantic tidal waves (26)_____, in fact, are collosal walls of water smashing into seashores with such force that they are (27)_____of destroying coastal cities. (28)______, the vast majority of fatalities and serious injuries come about when buildings collapse. Most frequently, the earthquake lasts 30 to 60 seconds, so usually there is no time to (29)____ the mortal upshot once the shaking starts. The savage forces of an earthquake trigger off a complex chain reaction in the building's structure when it is shaken, lifted, pushed or pulled. A building's height, its shape and (30)_______factors such as construction materials are the most significant factors deciding about the survival or collapse of the structure and, consequently, about the life or death of its inhabitants. Question 26. A. When B. which C. where D. who Question 27. A. potential B. conceivable C. capable D. possible Question 28. A. However B. Therefore C. Moreover D. Otherwise Question 29. A. avert B. evade C. abstain D. restrain Question 30. A. another B. other C. every D. one 4. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet indicate the correctword or phrase that best fits each of the numbered Weeks from 26 to 30 More and more routine, repetitive assembly tasks will be taken over by machines. But as certain jobs disappear, new ones open up in (26)_____ parts of the factory. Germany in many ways exemplifies this trend. Today, German manufacturers deploy three times more robots than U. S. companies, (27)______ they also still employ more humans. Relative to the size of our economies, German’s manufacturing workforce is twice the size of America’s. From its very beginning, the fourth Industrial revolution has never (28)________ manufacturers with an either - or choice - robots or humans. It has always been about combining the talents of both. Ultimately, it is the convergence of artificial and human intelligence (29)_____ will enable manufacturers to achieve a new era of speed, flexibility, efficiency and connectivity in the 21st century. Machines have the ability to assemble things faster than any human ever could, but humans possess the domain expertise and (30)______ knowledge required to solve problems and optimize factory floor production. (Adapted from: http: //time. com/4940374/joe-kaeser-siemens-robots-jobs/) Question 26: A. another B. other C. every D. one Question 27: A. but B. or C. so D. for Question 28: A. finished B. assembled C. presented D. deployed Question 29: A. who B. when C. why D. which Question 30: A. valuable B. artificial C. potential D. comparable 5. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
20. Father’s Day was created to complement Mother’s Day. Like Mother’s Day (26)______ honors mothers and motherhood, Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and paternal bonds; it highlights the (27)______ of fathers in society. Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday of June, but it is also celebrated widely on other days. Historically, Sonora Smart Dodd was the woman behind the celebration of male parenting. Her father, the Civil War veteran William Jackson Smart, was a single parent who (28)______ his six children there. After hearing a sermon about Jarvis' Mother's Day in 1909, she told her pastor that fathers should have a similar holiday honoring them. Although she initially suggested June 5, her father’s birthday, the pastors did not have enough time to prepare their sermons, and the celebration was deferred to the third Sunday of June. The first celebration was in Spokane. Washington at the YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association)on June 19th 1910. Since then it has become a traditional day (29)______year. In recognition of what fathers do for their families, on this day people may have a party celebrating male parenting or simply make a phone call or send a greeting card. (30)______, schools help children prepare handmade gifts for their fathers many days before the celebration. Question 26. A. which B. when C. who D. where Question 27. A. conquest B. impact C. influence D. effect Question 28. A. realized B. raised C. took D. made Question 29. A. another B. other C. any D. every Question 30. A. Besides B. In contrast C. However D. Then 6. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks. The first thing that is included in the "living together” (26)________ is the expected good relations with your family. This also involves sharing equally the housework. (27)________of people think that everyone should share the housework equally, but in many homes parents do most of it. To certain minds, many families can't share the housework whereas they should try it. In fact, sharing the housework equally is not very possible because of the families' timetable. So, it is somehow believed that children and parents must do things together. For this they can establish a housework planning. (28)________, housework's contributions of the teenager make him more responsible. He will think that he has an important role in his family. According to researchers, teenagers should share the housework, (29)________ will help them when they have to establish their own family in the future. Too many teenagers and young adults leave home without knowing how to cook or clean, but if parents delegate basic housework to teens as they are old enough to do it, they won't be destabilized by doing the housework in their new grown-up life. It can be (30)________concluded that many parents don't really prepare their children for future, because they don't stimulate them to learn how to run a house. If parents get them responsible, teens will be more responsible and that will improve family's life. (Source: sciencedaily. com/releases/2013) Question 26. A. custom B. tradition C. notion D. trend Question 27. A. lots B. few C. little D. much Question 28. A. In addition B. However C. In contrast D. In case Question 29. A. which B. what C. that D. who Question 30. A. likely B. probably C. auspiciously D. possibly 7. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30. Linda lives alone in London, with her wonderful collection. She has been collecting all the royal mementoes since 1960 when she saw the wedding of Princess Margaret on TV. The first things she bought were a disk with the Queen’s head in the centre, and a few Coronation mugs to go with it. And now she has a huge (26)_____ of things: pictures, paintings, ashtrays, hundreds of mugs, tea-pots, tea-cloths, biscuit tins, posters, books, flags, toast racks, egg cups, candle sticks and so on. In fact, she has over four thousand Royal souvenirs. It (27)_____ all her spare time to keep