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Câu 1 : The word “evolved” in paragraph two is closest in meaning to______________

A changed

B turned back

C diminished

D became famous

Câu 2 : All of the following can be inferred from the passage about the American literature EXCEPT____________

A It was not highly regarded internationally

B It broke with many literary traditions of the past

C It spoke to the issue of reform and change

D It introduced new American themes, characters, and settings

Câu 3 : The phrase “these years” in the third paragraph refers to ___________.

A the early 1800s

B 1850-1900

C . the 1900s

D the present

Câu 4 : The word “it” in the second paragraph refers to______________

A the population

B American literature

C the energy

D the manufacturing

Câu 5 : It can be inferred from the first paragraph that the previous passages probably discussed_____________

A new developments in industrialization and population shifts

B the importance of tradition to writers

C the limitations of American literature to this time

D the fashions and values of 19th century America

Câu 6 : This passage would probably be read in which of the following academic courses?

A Current events

B . International affairs

C American literature

D European history

Câu 7 : The word “exotic" in paragraph two is closest in meaning to_________

A unusual

B old-fashioned

C well-known

D urban

Câu 8 : The main idea of this passage is____________

A that the new American literature was less provincial than the old

B that most people were wary of the new literature

C that World War I caused a dramatic change in America

D that centers of culture shifted from East to West

Câu 9 : The author uses the word “indeed” in the second paragraph for what purpose?

A To show a favorable attitude to these forms of literature

B To emphasize the contrast he is making

C For variety in a lengthy paragraph

D To wind down his argument

Câu 10 : It can be inferred from the passage that Walt Whitman_____________

A was disapproving of the new literature

B disliked urban life

C was an international diplomat

D wrote Leaves of Grass

Câu 11 : The visitors were complaining______in the rain.

A for waiting

B me about waiting

C about having to wait

D that they have to wait

Câu 12 : Family_________later took on a much greater significance in his life

A relatives

B relationships

C relation

D relations

Câu 13 : Joanne is criticising Alex for taking a late flight. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange. Joanne: “You should have flown with the earlier flight!” Alex: “___________________”

A Oh, I’m sorry to hear that

B It was fully booked.

C Yes, I should

D Why not?

Câu 14 : Safety should take _________over all other matters in the workplace

A precede

B precedent

C preceding

D precedence

Câu 15 : We arranged to meet at the station, but she didn’t___________.

A get through

B turn up

C walk out

D wait on

Câu 16 : Some sciologists believe that the_________family of parents and children is rapidly becoming a thing of the past

A extended

B joint

C nuclear

D closed

Câu 17 : __________with your friends and give me your answer tomorrow

A Talk over it

B Talk it over

C Work it out

D Look into it

Câu 18 : In 1959 the political philosopher Hannah Arendt became the first woman_______a full professor at Princeton University

A to appoint

B was appointed

C to be appointed

D who be appointed as

Câu 19 : They______the job by this time tomorrow

A will be finishing

B will finish

C are finishing

D will have finished

Câu 20 : Mark first his wife three years ago when they_at university

A met/ have studied

B met/ were studying

C has met/ studied

D met/ had been studying

Câu 21 : Mike asked Sarah how long______English so far

A she had been learning

B she learned

C she has been learning

D had she learned

Câu 22 : In Britain, most pupils transfer from primary to________school at the age of 11

A secondary

B elementary

C upper

D middle

Câu 23 : Any child has the right to an education________of sex, creed, race or nationality.

A regardless

B providing

C despite

D because

Câu 24 : _________, these students are among the best prepared who have been through this university.

A On the whole

B At the whole

C In the general

D In generally

Câu 25 : Your car is too dirty! When did you have it___________?

A to be washed

B wash

C washed

D to wash

Câu 26 : ______her tears, she waved goodbye to her family from the station platform

A Filling out

B Bringing in

C Turning over

D Fighting back

Câu 27 : Paul is asking Joe for permission to play the guitar in the room. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange. Paul: “Is it all right if I play the guitar in here while you’re studying?” Joe: “_____________________”

A Well, if only you didn’t

B Oh, I wish you wouldn’t.

C Well, actually, I’d prefer it if you didn’t

D Well, I’d rather not

Câu 28 : She said she met you once at the Parade last week. _________since?

A Have you met her

B Were you met her

C Had you met her

D Did you meet her

Câu 29 : I am sorry I cannot hear what you__because everybody so loudly

A were saying/ has talked

B said/ was talking

C have just said/ is talking

D are saying/ talk

Câu 30 : The new laws to conserve wildlife in the area will come into force next month.

A eliminate

B protect

C pollute

D destroy

Câu 31 : My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play

A unqualified

B ill-educated

C unskilled

D unimpaired

Câu 32 : Every woman who had enough criteria can join the beauty contest irrespective of their background.

A under guarantee

B in consideration of

C regardless of

D on account of

Câu 33 : Although we argued with him for a long time, he stood his ground

A wanted to continue

B felt sorry for us

C refused to change his decision

D changed his decision

Câu 34 : I am concerned about my children

A angry

B sad

C happy

D worried

Câu 35 : Which form other than oral speech would be the most commonly be the most commonly used among blind people?

A Signal flags

B Picture signs

C Body language

D Braille

Câu 36 : Which of the following best summarizes this passage?

A Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest

B When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication

C Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners

D Everybody uses only one form of communication.

Câu 37 : Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT for_____________

A spelling

B whole words

C ideas

D expressions

Câu 38 : What would be MOST likely to use Morse code?

A A scientist

B . A spy

C An airline pilot

D A telegrapher

Câu 39 : The word "wink" in the second paragraph means most nearly the same as______________

A bob the head up and down

B close one eye briefly

C shake the head from side to side

D close two eyes briefly

Câu 40 : How many different forms of communication are mentioned here?

A 7

B 5

C 11

D 9

Câu 41 : People need to communicate in order to_____________.

A keep from reading with their fingertips

B be picturesque and exact

C create language barriers

D express thoughts and feelings

Câu 42 : The word "these" in the first paragraph refers to___________

A thoughts and feelings

B tourists

C sign language motions

D the deaf and the mute

Câu 43 : All of the following statements are true EXCEPT______________

A There are many forms of communication in existence today

B Verbalization is the most common form of communication.

C Ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language

D The deaf and mute can use an oral form of communication.

Câu 44 : What is the best title for the passage?

A The Many Forms of Communication

B Picturesque Symbols of Communication

C Ways of Expressing Feelings

D The Importance of Sign Language

Câu 45 : The woman accused to shoplift was found not guilty and was acquitted

A accused

B to shoplift

C not guilty

D was acquitted

Câu 46 : Most college-age students today are interested in finding universities in which can pursue both academic and athletic extra-cirricular activities.

A which can

B Most

C both

D interested in

Câu 47 : While the teacher was explaining the some on the blackboard, the children threw paper aeroplanes around the classroom

A around

B threw

C on the

D was explaining

Câu 48 : The human brain is often comparing to a computer, but such an analogy can be misleading.

A misleading

B The human

C but such

D comparing

Câu 49 : You can apply for a better job when you will have had more experience

A when

B will have had

C apply for

D more experience