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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 following questions. 
Reading to oneself is a modern activity which was almost unknown to the scholars of the classical and 
medieval worlds, while during the 15th century the term “reading” undoubtedly meant reading aloud. Only 
during the 19th century did silent reading become commonplace. One should be wary, however, of 
assuming that silent reading came about simply because reading aloud is a distraction to others. 
Examination of factors related to historical development of silent reading reveals that it became the usual 
mode of reading for most adult reading task mainly because the tasks themselves changed in character. 
The last century saw a steady increase in literacy, and thus in the number of readers. As readers 
increased so the number of potential listeners declined, and thus there was some deduction in the need to 
read aloud. As reading for the benefit of listeners grew less common, so came the flourishing of reading as 
a private activity in such public places as libraries, railway carriages and offices, where, reading aloud 
would cause distraction to other readers. Towards the end of the century there was still considerable 
argument over whether book should be used for information or treated respectfully and over whether the 
reading of material such as newspaper was in some way mentally weakening. Indeed this argument 
remains with us till in education. However, whatever it virtues, the old shared literacy culture had gone 
and was replaced by the printed mass media on the one hand and by books and periodicals for a 
specialized readership on the other. By the end of the century, students were recommended to adopt 
attitudes to books and to use skills in reading them which were in appropriate, if not impossible, for the 
oral reader. The social, cultural, and technological changes in the century had greatly altered what the term 
“reading” implied. 
Question 1: The passage mainly discusses 
A.The role of reading aloud 
B.How reading silent developed 
C.The superiority of reading aloud over reading silent 
D.The changes in reading books 
Question 2: Why was reading aloud common before the 19th century? 
A.Silent reading had not been discovered 
B.There were few places available for private reading 
C.Few people could read for themselves 
D.People relied on reading for entertainment. 
Question 3: The word “commonplace” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to 
A.Ordinary B. popular C. well- known D. valuable 
Question 4: The word “reveals” in the second paragraph can be replaced by 
A.Exposes B. includes C. shows D. contains 
Question 5: The development of silent reading during the 19th century indicates 
A.A change in the status of literate people. 
B.A change in the nature of reading 
C.An increase in the number of goods 
 D.An increase in the average age of readers 
Question 6: The word “altered” in the last paragraph means 
A.Differed B. distinguished C. eradicated D. changed 
Question 7: Educationalists are still arguing about 
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A.The importance of silent reading 
B.The amount of information yielded by books and newspaper. 
C.The effect of reading on man’s health 
D.The value of different types of reading materials. 
Question 8: The emergence of the mass media and of specialized periodicals showed that 
A.Standards of literacy had declined 
B.Readers’ interests had diversified 
C.Printing technique had improved 
D.Educationalists’ attitudes had changed 
Question 9: What is the writer of this passage attempting to do? 
A.Explain how present- day reading habit developed 
B.Change people’s attitudes to reading 
C.Show how reading methods have improved 
D.Encourage the growth of reading 
Question 10: Which of the following is true according to the passage? 
A.Reading aloud is important to the deaf, not to the ordinary people. 
B.Reading aloud existed until printing press was invented 
C.During 15th century when the term “reading” was mentioned, they only thought that reading meant 
reading alouD. 
D.People developed reading aloud because many books were published 
VOCABULARY 
- scholar (n): học giả 
- classical (adj): cổ đại 
- medieval (adj): trung cổ 
- commonplace (adj): chuyện tầm 
thường 
- wary (adj): thận trọng, cảnh giác 
- come about (v): ra đời 
- distraction (n): sự mất tập trung 
- reveal (v): thể hiện 
- potential (adj): tiềm năng 
- flourishing (n): sự thịnh vượng 
- considerable (adj): đáng kể 
- argument (n): sự tranh luận 
- respectfully (adv): một cách tôn 
trọng 
- virtue (v): xảy ra 
- periodical (adj): hàng tháng 
- inappropriate (adj): không thích 
hợp 
- oral (adj): bằng miệng 
- alter (v): thay đổi 
 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. 
Question 11: 
A. stopped B. washed C. walked D. warned 
Question 12: 
 A. future B. refuse C. abuse D. fuss 
 The election of Andrew Jackson to the presidency in 1928 marked the political ascendancy of the 
“common man” in American politics. Whereas all previous presidents had been Easterners from well-to-do 
families, Jackson was a self-made man of modest wealth from the West. Born in 1767, Jackson fought in the 
American Revolution, in which many of his relatives dieD. Afterwards, he studied law and moved to the 
Western District of North CaliforniA. When that territory became the state of Tennessee, Jackson was 
elected the state’s first congressman. His name becamea household word during the war of 1812, when, as 
a U.S Army major general, he led troops against the Creek Indians in the Mississippi Territory and later 
defeated the British at New Orleans. 
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 After his presidential inauguration, Jackson rode on horseback to the White House to attend a private 
party. Crowds of well-wishers suddenly appeared at the reception and nearly destroyed the White House as 
they tried to glimpse the new president. The common man had made a dramatic entrance onto the national 
political scene. 
 Jackson’s two terms moved American society toward truer democracy. Many states abandoned 
property requirements for voting. Elected officials began to act more truly as representatives of the people 
than as their leaders. As president of the common man, Jackson waged a war against the Bank of the United 
States, vetoing the bill that re-chartered the institution, declaring it a dangerous monopoly that profited the 
wealthy few. 
 Although he had built his reputation as an Indian fighter during the War of 1812, Jackson was not an 
Indian hater. He adopted what was at the time considered an enlightened solution to the Indian problem-removal. 
Many tribes submitted peacefully to being moved to the West. Others were marched by force to the Indian 
Territory, under brutal conditions, along what the Cherokees called the Trail of Tears. 
 One of Andrew Jackson’s most enduring legacies was the Democratic Party, which under him became 
a highly organized political party. In opposition to the Democrats were the Whigs, a party that attracted 
supporters of the Bank of the United States and opposed the tyranny of the man called “King Andrew”. A 
less specific but more basic legacy is the populist philosophy of politics that still bears the name “Jacksonian 
Democracy.” 
Question 13: The author’s perspective toward Andrew Jackson could be best described as . 
A. critical B. emotional C. personal D. historical 
Question 14: The phrase „became the household word” in paragraph 1 means that . 
A. a house style was called Jackson. B. Jackson acquired fame. 
C. people criticized Jackson. D. Jackson was a popular boy’s name 
Question 15: The author suggests that Jackson’s election and inauguration 
A.destroyed the White House 
B.brought a new style to the presidency. 
C.made a lot of common people angry. 
D.put a military man in the White House for the first time. 
Question 16: The word “institution” in paragraph 3 refers to . 
A. the presidency of the United States B. American society. 
C. The Bank of the United States. D. democracy 
Question 17: According to the passage, why did Jackson oppose the Bank of the United States? 
A.He thought it benefited only rich people. 
B.It started a war. 
C.It opposed electing him “King Andrew”. 
D.It opposed giving common people the right to vote. 
Question 18: According to the passage, Jackson’s policy toward American Indians was . 
A. developed during the War of 1812. 
B. forceful and cruel 
C. considered his greatest achievement. 
D. considered progressive at the time. 
Question 19: The word “brutal” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to . 
A. tearful B. abrupt C. humane D. harsh 
Question 20: The word “legacy” in lines 22 and 25 in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to . 
A. philosophy B. trend C. contribution D. legend 
Question 21: Which of the following is NOT attributed to Andrew Jackson? 
A. The Whig Party. B. Jacksonian Democracy. 
C. The rise of the common man. D. The Democratic Party. 
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Question 22: Which of the following could NOT be inferred about Andrew Jackson? 
A. He served his country throughout his life. 
B. He supported democratic reforms. 
C. He inspired populist politics. 
D. He was president during a violent war. 
VOCABULARY 
- election (n): cuộc bầu cử 
- presidency (n): nhiệm kì thổng thống 
- well- to- do (adj): giàu có 
- self-made (adj): tự thân vận động 
- congressman (n):nghị sĩ quốc hội 
- inauguration (n): lễ nhậm chức 
- well- wisher (n): người có thiện chí, 
người hảo tâm 
- glimpse (v): nhìn thoáng qua 
- democracy (n): chế độ dân chủ 
- wage (v): tiến hành, bắt đầu (chiến tranh) 
- veto (v): phủ quyết 
- re-charter (v): tái điều lệ 
- institution (n): tổ chức 
- monopoly (n): độc quyền 
- march (v): hành quân, diễu hành 
- enduring (adj): bền vững 
- legacy (n): sự kế thừa 
- tyranny (n): chế độ độc tài 
- populist (n): đảng viên đảng nhân dân 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is 
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. 
Question 23: She had a cozy little apartment in Boston. 
A. uncomfortable B. warm C. lazy D. dirty 
Question 24: He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week. 
A. fresh B. disobedient C. obedient D.understanding 
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the 
correct word(s) for each of the following blanks. 
Reference books are not designed to be read from the first page to the last but rather to be consulted to 
answer the questions and provide both general and specific pieces of information. 
One of the most (25) - used reference books is a dictionary, which provides information about 
words. It lists meanings and spellings, (26) how a word is pronounced, gives (27) of 
how it is used, may reveal its origins and also lists synonyms and (28) . To help you find the 
words faster, there are guide words at the top of each page showing the first and last words on that page- 
and of course it (29) to know the alphabet! 
There may be numerous special sections at the back with (30) about famous people and places, 
lists of dates and scientific names, etC. There is usually a section at the front (31) how to use the 
dictionary, which includes the special abbreviations or signs. 
An atlas is also a reference book and (32) charts, tables and geographical facts, as well as 
maps. Political maps locate countries and cities, physical maps show the formation of the land with its 
mountains and valleys, and economic maps show industries and agriculture. To find a specific place, you 
need to look in the (33) at the back of the atlas and the exact position on the map. There are 
numerous map (34) that you need to know in order to be able to read a map-almost like a special 
language-and these are explained at the front of the atlas. 
Question 25: 
 A. greatly B. mainly C. widely D. largely 
Question 26: 
 A. speaks B. tells C. says D. gives 
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Question 27: 
 A. evidence B. roof C. examples D. cases 
Question 28: 
 A. antonyms B. closest C. opposite D. controversies 
Question 29: 
 A. assists B. pays C. helps D. works 
Question 30: 
 A. events B. stories C. facts D. materials 
Question 31: 
 A. explaining B. interpreting C. suggesting D. presenting 
Question 32: 
 A. composes B. includes C. consists D. contains 
Question 33: 
 A. foreword B. preface C. complement D. index 
Question 34: 
 A. marks B. signs C. signals D. symbols 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest 
in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions. 
Question 35: 
 A. employment B. assimilate C. relative D. tomorrow 
Question 36: 
 A. memory B. weather C. criticize D. potential 
Question 37: 
 A. mosquito B. comfortable C. millennium D. policeman 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction 
in each of the following questions. 
Question 38: It was not until the late 1970s when these country people could enjoy 
 A B C 
the benefits of electricity. 
 D 
Question 39: Neither the director nor any members of the staff is working 
 A B C 
overtime today. 
D 
Question 40: A big wedding requires a lot of preparation, such as sending invitations, 
 A B C 
hiring costumes and choose dishes. 
 D 
Question 41: When attempt to explain children’s food preferences, researchers are 
 A B C 
faced withcontradictions. 
 D 
Question 42: People live in big cities often have trouble making friends 
 A B C D 
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best joins each of 
the following pairs of sentences in each of the following questions. 
Question 43: Joe does a lot of exercise. He’s still very fat. 
A. Despite the fact that doing a lot of exercise, Joe’s still very fat. 
B. Joe does a lot of exercise, so he’s very fat. 
C. Even though Joe does a lot of exercise, he’s very fat. 
D. Joe’s very fat, but he does a lot of exercise. 
Question 44: Canada does not require US citizens to obtain passports to enter the country. Mexico does 
not require US citizens to do the same. 
A. Canada does not require US citizens to obtain passports to enter the country, and Mexico does, either. 
B. Canada does not require US citizens to obtain passports to enter the country, and Mexico does not, 
either. 
C. Canada does not require US citizens to obtain passports to enter the country, and neither Mexico does. 
D. Canada does not require US citizens to obtain passports to enter the country while Mexico does. 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the 
following questions. 
Question 45: The customers thanked the salesperson for the good service. 
A. satisfy B. satisfactory C. satisfied D. satisfying 
Question 46: The workers have gone on strike. , all production has ceaseD. 
A. So that B. Therefore C. Because D. Now that 
Question 47: When exactly did the war between the two countries? 
A. go off B. set in C. break out D. call off 
Question 48: I’ll never the King of pop music for the first time. 
A. forget meet B. forget met 
C. forget to meet D. forget meeting 
Question 49: Many women find it hard to both a job and a family. 
A. catch up with B. deal with 
C. cope with D. keep up with 
Question 50: Lan: “It works! Thanks for your help!” 
 Mai: “ ” 
A.Hey, that’s what friends are for. 
B. Ok. Just be careful!” 
C. Really? I don’t know if that’s such a good ideA. 
D.You’re right. 
Question 51: He was sent to an island only by birds. 
A. lived B. resided C. occupying D. inhabited 
Question 52: You must remember not to from the point when you write an essay. 
A. go astray B. wander C. diverge D. go off 
Question 53: I have never seen festival in my life. 
A. so spectacular a B. a so spectacular 
C. a such spectacular D. such spectacular 
Question 54: The views that the London Eye affords across London make it all . 
A. impossible B. worthwhile 
C. praiseworthy D. exclusive 
Question 55: J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter books really set young children . 
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A. aside B. on fire C. under fire D. to excitement 
Question 56: with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountains do not seem high at all. 
A. Compare them B. If you compare 
C. When compared D. A comparison 
Question 57: At the center of the Earth’s solar system . 
A. the Sun lies B. is where the Sun lies 
C. does the Sun lie D. lies the Sun 
Question 58: The movie was really but was still pleasurable. 
A. amusing B. terrified C. scary D. interesting 
Question 59: They’ve just taken on 200 people, the number that was taken on last year. 
A. twice bigger as B. twice as many as 
C. as twice as D. bigger two times than 
Question 60: it with my own eyes, I would have never believed it. 
A. Unless I had not seen B. Provided I had seen 
C. If I had seem D. Had I not seen 
Question 61: Have I told you about the government is dealing? 
A. the problem with which B. the problem with that 
C. the problem D. the problem that 
Question 62: The weather is going to change soon; I feel it in my . 
A. body B. legs C. skin D. bones 
Question 63: Poor management brought the company to of collapse. 
A. the edge B. the foot C. the brink D. the ring 
Question 64: Peter: “I’m having some friends over for lunch this Saturday. Would you like to join us?” 
Mary: “ ” 
A. Can I take a rain check? B. Come on. It’s your turn. 
C. Thanks, but I mustn’t. D. As a matter of fact, I do. 
Question 65: This time next month we won’t be at work; we the peaceful atmosphere of the 
countryside. 
A. will be enjoying B. will have enjoyed 
C. will enjoy D. are enjoying 
Question 66: Maria Sharapova became the first Russian a Wimbledon singles title. 
A. which won B. that was winning 
C. who wins D. to win 
Question 67: This is you have ever made. 
A. a more silly mistake than B. the silliest mistake 
C. the most silliest mistake D. a sillier mistake than 
Question 68: Not much happened yet, ? 
A. did they B. didn’t it C. did it D. didn’t they 
Question 69: A small fish needs camouflage to hide itself its enemies cannot find it. 
A. therefore B. so that C. due to D. because 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in 
meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions. 
Question 70: Serving as president of the USA during his fourth term in office, Franklin Roosevelt died in 
April 1945. 
A. Franklin Roosevelt passed away in April 1945, while in his fourth term of office as US president. 
B. Franklin Roosevelt passed away in April 1945 after he had been president of the USA for four terms. 
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C. Dying in his office in April 1945, Franklin Roosevelt was in the middle of his fourth term as US 
president. 
D. While serving the president of the USA, who was then in his fourth term, Franklin Roosevelt died in 
April 1945. 
Question 71: The criminal is believed to be living abroaD. 
A.There’s a belief that the criminal should be living abroaD. 
B. It is believed that the criminal is living abroaD