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 to 55

Herman Melville, an American author best known today for his novel Moby Dick, was actually more popular during his lifetime for some of his other works. He traveled extensively and used the knowledge gained during his travels as the basis for his early novels. In 1837, at the age of eighteen, Melville signed as a cabin boy on a merchant ship that was to sail from his Massachusetts home to Liverpool, England. His experiences on this trip served as a basis for the novel Redburn (1849). In 1841, Melville set out on a whaling ship headed for the South Seas. After jumping ship in Tahiti, he wandered around the islands of Tahiti and Moorea. This South Sea island sojourn was a backdrop to the novel Omoo (1847). After three years away from home, Melville joined up with a U.S. naval frigate that was returning to the eastern United States around Cape Horn. The novel White Jacket (1850) describes this lengthy voyage as a navy seaman.

With the publication of these early adventure novels, Melville developed a strong and loyal following among readers eager for his tales of exotic places and situations. However, in 1851, with the publication of Moby Dick, Melville's popularity started to diminish. Moby Dick, on one level the saga of the hunt for the great white whale, was also a heavily symbolic allegory of the heroic struggle of humanity against the universe. The public was not ready for Melville's literary metamorphosis from romantic adventure to philosophical symbolism. It is ironic that the novel that served to diminish Melville's popularity during his lifetime is the one for which he is best known today.

Question 46: The main subject of the passage is _______.

A. Melville's travels B. the popularity of Melville's novels

C. Melville's personal background D. Moby Dick

Question 47: According to the passage, Melville's early novels were ________.

A. published while he was traveling B. completely fictional

C. all about his work on whaling ships D. based on his travel experience

Question 48: In what year did Melville's book about his experiences as a cabin boy appear?

A. 1837 B. 1841 C. 1847 D. 1849

Question 49: The word "basis" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______

Question 50: The passage implies that Melville stayed in Tahiti because ______

C. he had finished his term of duty D. he had received permission to take a vacation in Tahiti

Question 51: A "frigate" in paragraph 1 is probably_ ___________.

A. an office B. a ship C. a troop D. a fishing boat

Question 52: How did the publication of Moby Dick affect Melville's popularity?

A. His popularity increased immediately. B. It had no effect on his popularity.

Question 53: According to the passage, Moby Dick is _______.

A. a romantic adventure B. a single-faceted work

C. a short story about a whale D. symbolic of humanity fighting the universe

Question 54: The word "metamorphosis" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________.

A. circle B. change C. mysticism D. descent

Question 55: The passage would most likely be assigned reading in a course on ________.

A. nineteenth-century novels B. American history

C. oceanography D. modem American literature

An air pollutant is defined as a compound added directly or indirectly by humans to the atmosphere in such quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetation, or materials adversely. Air pollution requires a very flexible definition that permits continuous change. When the first air pollution laws were established in England in the fourteenth century, air pollutants were limited to compounds that could be seen or smelled - a far cry from the extensive list of harmful substances known today. As technology has developed and knowledge of the health aspects of various chemicals has increased, the list of air pollutants has lengthened. In the future, even water vapor might be considered an air pollutant under certain conditions.

Many of the more important air pollutants, such as sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides, are found in nature. As the Earth developed, the concentration of these pollutants was altered by various chemical reactions; they became components in biogeochemical cycles. These serve as an air purification scheme by allowing the compounds to move from the air to the water or soil. On a global basis, nature's output of these compounds dwarfs that resulting from human activities.

However, human production usually occurs in a localized area, such as a city. In such a region, human output may be dominant and may temporarily overload the natural purification scheme of the cycles. The result is an increased concentration of noxious chemicals in the air. The concentrations at which the adverse effects appear will be greater than the concentrations that the pollutants would have in the absence of human activities. The actual concentration need not be large for a substance to be a pollutant; in fact, the numerical value tells us little until we know how much of an increase this represents over the concentration that would occur naturally in the area. For example, sulfur dioxide has detectable health effects at 0.08 parts per million (ppm), which is about 400 times its natural level. Carbon monoxide, however, has a natural level of 0.1 ppm and is not usually a pollutant until its level reaches about 15 ppm.

Question 56: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. The economic impact of air pollution. B. What constitutes an air pollutant.

C. How much harm air pollutants can cause. D. The effects of compounds added to the atmosphere.

Question 57: The word "adversely" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.

Question 58: It can be inferred from the first paragraph that _______.

A. water vapor is an air pollutant in localized areas B. most air pollutants today can be seen or smelled

C. the definition of air pollution will continue to change D. a substance becomes an air pollutant only in cities

Question 59: The word "These" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to_.

A. the various chemical reactions B. the pollutants from the developing Earth

C. the compounds moved to the water or soil D. the components in biogeochemical cycles

Question 60: For which of the following reasons can natural pollutants play an important role in controlling air pollution?

A. They function as part of a purification process. B. They occur in greater quantities than other pollutants.

C. They are less harmful to living beings than other pollutants. D. They have existed since the Earth developed.

Question 61: According to the passage, human-generated air pollution in localized regions ______.

A. can be dwarfed by nature's output of pollutants B. can overwhelm the natural system that removes pollutants

C. will damage areas outside of the localized regions D. will react harmfully with natural pollutants

Question 62: The word "localized" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.

Question 63: According to the passage, the numerical value of the concentration level of a substance is only useful if _____. A. the other substances in the area are known B. it is in a localized area

Question 64: The word "detectable" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to_____.

A. beneficial B. special C. measurable D. separable

Question 65: Which of the following is best supported by the passage?

A. To effectively control pollution, local government should regularly review their air pollution laws.

B. One of the most important steps in preserving natural lands is to better enforce air pollution laws.

C. Scientists should be consulted in order to establish uniform limits for all air pollutants.

D. Human activities have been effective in reducing air pollution.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.

Question 66: The root of the trees allow the water to go into the soil, that gradually releases it to flow down rivers.

A B C D

Question 67: I get quite depressed when I think about the damage we are making to the environment.

A B C D

Question 68: Alike oxygen, which is chemically changed by our bodies into carbon dioxide, nitrogen is merely exhaled back into the air. A B C D

Question 69: I think she will be suitable for the work because she has been working like a teacher for a long time.

A B C D

Question 70: Passengers are required to arrive to the gate fifteen minutes before departure time.

A B C D

Question 71: The cyclist _______he crossed the main street.

A. looked with caution after B. had looked with caution before

C. was looked with caution when D. looks with caution when

Question 72: The facilities of the older hospital are as good_ ______.

A. or better than the new hospital B. as or better that the new hospital

Question 73: A study has been done to determine how the recent change in government policies______.

C. the small business sector was affected D. affecting the small business sector

Question 74: _______, we would be rich by now.

A. If we invest in the telecommunications industry B. Unless we had investment in the telecommunications industry

Question 75: When the personnel director realized______, he immediately added two more staff to the project.

C. it was what a formidable task D. how formidable was it a task

Question 76: The student next to me kept chewing gum. That bothered me a lot.

A. The student next to me kept chewing gum, that bothered me a lot.

B. The student next to me kept chewing gum, which bothered me a lot.

C. The student next to me kept chewing gum bothering me a lot.

D. The student next to me kept chewing gum bothered me a lot.

Question 77: Transportation has been made much easier thanks to the invention of cars. However, cars are the greatest contributor of air pollution.

A. The invention of cars has made transportation much easier, but cars are among the greatest contributors of air pollution.

B. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, people use cars to contribute to the pollution of air.

D. However easier the invention of cars has made transportation, it is cars that are among the greatest contributors of air pollution.

Question 78: He was suspected to have stolen credit cards. The police have investigated him for days.

A. He has been investigated for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards.

B. Suspecting to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.

C. Having suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.

Question 79: The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room. He opened the window.

A. The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room because he opened the window.

B. The man opened the window in order to get some fresh air in the room.

C. The man got some fresh air in the room, even though he opened the window.

D. Having opened the window, the room could get some fresh air.

Question 80: The plan may be ingenious. It will never work in practice.

B. Ingenious as may the plan, it will never work in practice.

C. The plan may be too ingenious to work in practice. D. The plan is as impractical as it is ingenious.

……………HẾT ………

Question 1: A. familiar B. impatient C. uncertain D. arrogant

Question 2: A. forgettable B. philosophy C. humanism D. objectively

Question 3: A. disappear B. arrangement C. opponent D. contractual

Question 4: A. respectable B. affectionate C. occasional D. kindergarten

Question 5: A. environmental B. conservatively C. approximately D. considerable

Question 6: Research has shown that there is no difference at all between the brain of the average woman and _______of the average man.

A. what B. which C. one D. that

Question 7: "MD" is the abbreviation of _______.

A. Medical Development B. Doctor of Medicine C. Medium Density D. Management Director

Question 8: -'- "That's a very nice skirt you're wearing." -“ ___________”

A. How a compliment! B. That's all right. C. It's nice of you to say so. D. I like you said so.

Question 9: _______are the formal rules of correct or polite behavior among people using the Internet.

A. Traffic rules B. Family rules C. Codes of etiquettes D. Codes of etiquettes

Question 10: -" ____________" - "Yes, of course."

A. You won't help me this time B. You'd better give me one hand.

C. I don't think I'll need your help. D. Could you give me a hand?

Question 11: UNICEF _______supports and funds for the most disadvantaged children all over the world.

A. presents (show) B. assists (give help) C. provides D. offers (favor)

Question 12: Is there anyone who _______ the plan put forward by the committee?

A. differs (from) B. disagrees (with) C. objects (to) D. opposes

Question 13: He would win the race if he _______his brother's example and trained harder.

A. repeated B. set C. answered D. followed (an example)

Question 14 "Excuse me. Where is the ____________office of OXFAM located?"

A. leading B. head (headquarter) C. central D. summit

Question 15: She neglected her study during the term, _______she couldn't pass the exam.

A. although B. because C. so that D. so (result)

Question 16: The doctors know that it is very difficult to save the patient's life, _______they will try their best.

A. but (contrast) B. although C. despite D. however

Question 17: I am sending you my curriculum vitae _____you will have a chance to study it before our interview.

Question 18: Unfortunately, your letter arrived after the final date for application. ____, we cannot consider you for the post. A. As result B. That is because C. Consequently (negative) D. To this

Question 19: Everybody in the house woke up when the burglar alarm ______

A. went out B. went off C. came about D. rang off

Question 20: - " You're already leaving? The ball is only starting." - " But it's very late, so ____."

A. take care B. have a good day C. goodbye for now D. it's great fun, thanks^

Question 21: Have a piece of chocolate,_ ______?

A. do you (will u) B. would you C. don't you D. haven't you

Question 22: By the time you come here tomorrow, the work _______.

A. will have been finishing B. will be finishing C. will have been finished D. will be finished

Question 23: If you put your money in a bank now, you may get 12% _______annually.

Question 24: -" _______" - "Yes. I'd like to buy a computer." (shopper-shop assistant)

A. Do you look for something? B. Good morning. Can I help you?

C. Excuse me. Do you want to buy it? D. Can you help me buy something?

Question 25: In making remarks, he _______to understatement. (nói bớt)

A. declined B. intended C. aligned (sắp thẳng hàng) D. inclined

Question 26: After her illness, Lam had to work hard to _______ his classmates.

A. catch sight of B. keep pace with C. get in touch with D. make allowance for

Question 27: Some kinds of birds are on the _______of extinction.

A. brink (of war, of grave= ctranh, miệng lỗ= verge) B. tip C. side D. edge

Question 28: _______of popular expressions in our language have interesting backgrounds.

Question 29:_______for farming purposes, soil must contain the minerals plants require.

Question 30: Please _______your cigarette. I am going to get choked (nghẹt, tức thở).

A. cut down B. blowout C. put aside D. put out

Question 31: The new laws have encouraged both domestic and foreign private _______.

A. savings B. paying C. investment D. economics

Question 32: Since the reform, the country has undergone _______changes.

A. large B. sizeable C. substantial D. favourable

Question 33: _ “ Do you like your new job?" - "Yes, but my employer insisted that I ____on time."(đòi hỏi)

A. was B. am C. have been D. be

Question 34: Many companies know that attractive ____________can persuade customers to buy their goods.

A. packs B. packets C. package D. packaging(job)

Question 35: I think the company should inform its customers _____the improvements in their services.

A. on B. about C. to D. with

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks from 36 to 45.

The universal symbol of the Internet era communications, the @ sign used in e-mail addresses to signify the word 'at', is (36)_ actually _ a 500-year-old invention of Italian merchants, a Rome academic has revealed. Giorgio Stabile, a science professor at La Sapienza University, (37)_ claims _ to have stumbled on the earliest known example of the symbol's use, as a(n) (38) _ indication _ of a measure of weight or volume. He says the sign represents an amphora (cái vò 2 quai), a measure of (39)_ capacity _ based on the terracotta (địa hình) jars used to transport grain and liquid in the ancient Mediterranean world.

The professor (40)_ unearthed (không tiếp đất)_ toe ancient symbol in the course of research for a visual history of the 20^th century, to be published by the Treccani Encyclopedia. The first (41) known _ instance of its use, he says, occurred in a letter written by a Florentine merchant on May 4, 1536. He says the sign made its (42)_ way _ along trade routes to northern Europe, where it came to represent 'at the price of, its contemporary accountancy (43)_ meaning _.(việc đo đếm, tính toán)

Professor Stabile believes that Italian banks may possess even earlier documents (44)_ bearing _ the symbol lying forgotten in their archives(văn thư lưu trữ). The oldest example could be of great value. It could be used (45)_ for _ publicity purposes and to enhance the prestige (có uy tín) of the institution that owned it,* he says. The race is on between the mercantile (vụ lợi) world and the banking world to see who has the oldest documentation of @.