B Someone called Laura out of her office to try and sort out the problem of a dissatisfied customer just after she had sat down in front of her computer.

C An unhappy customer called Laura out of her office to deal with his complaint, just as she was getting into her seat in front of her computer.

D Laura was ordered to help resolve the problem of an upset customer before she was able to go into her office and sit down at the computer.

Câu 23 : I see no reason to change my clothes so long as they are not excessively dirty.

A If my clothes were a bit dirty, then probably I would think about changing them.

B Provided my clothes are not too dirty, I do not think it necessary to change them.

C I will have to change my clothes if they get any less clean than they currently are.

D It is illogical to change my clothes when they are not actually dirty.

Câu 24 : (29)

A The field of knowledge is so narrow and life is so long that the most avid reader can expect to absorb it all.

B The field of knowledge is so extensive and life is so brief that even the most avid reader can never expect to absorb it all.

C The field of knowledge is so much and life is also long so that the most avid reader can never expect to absorb it all.

D The field of knowledge is so large and life is so brief that even the most avid reader can expect to absorb it all.

Câu 25 : (30)

A Governments and individuals throughout the world are, therefore, opening more and more libraries to enable people to read as many books as possible.

B Governments and individuals throughout the world are, however, opening fewer and fewer libraries to enable people to read as many books as possible.

C Governments and individuals throughout the world are, therefore, closing more and more libraries to enable people to read as few books as possible.

D Governments and individuals throughout the world are, otherwise, opening more and more libraries to unable people to read as many books as possible.

Câu 26 : (31)

A Besides, many of the books may be available in the book-shops within his reach.

B Besides, many of the books may not be unavailable in the book-shops within his reach.

C Besides, many of the books may not be available in the book-shops within his reach.

D Besides, many of the books may be always available in the book-shops within his reach.

Câu 27 : (32)

A In short, libraries have not contributed much to the extension of knowledge, so they have become almost indispensable to all literate men.

B In short, libraries have contributed so little to the extension of knowledge that they have become almost indispensable to all literate men.

C In short, libraries have contributed so much to the limit of knowledge that they have become rarely indispensable to all literate men.

D In short, libraries have contributed so much to the extension of knowledge that they have become almost indispensable to all literate men.

Câu 28 : a.Calm down. OK, there's a meeting this afternoon. What time is it? b.Alice, this is important. The meeting is at three o'clock sharp! c.Which meeting?! The meeting with the boss! d. Alice, Alice, every month there is a meeting with the boss. This month that meeting is this afternoon. e. Are you sure there is a meeting today? f. Excuse me, which meeting? g.Great, thank you. Remember, the meeting is at 3 o'clock.

A g-f-c-e-d-a-b

B a-c-b-f-d-b-e

C e-c-f-a-b-d-g

D f-a-c-d-e-g-b

E Không có đáp án đúng.

Câu 29 : a.Where do you think our greatest advantage lies in regards to our competition? b. We've undertaken so many changes over the past few months, I'd like to get your take on how things are shaping up. c. Our new supply chain has really been pushed by the top brass. We're also thinking about expanding this strategy to other segments of the market. d. We're taking advantage of the economies of scale. We've been able to reduce our price point, which gives us the competitive edge in pricing. e. There have certainly been some challenges, but I'd say we're on track to hit our targets for the year's end. f. It's been tough on our competition, they just can't keep up. Not only that, but our uniqueness is finally being perceived by a wider audience.

A a-b-c-d-e-f

B b-e-c-d-f-a

C c-a-d-f-b-e

D b-e-a-d-c-f

Câu 30 : a.I'm concerned about the delays we're experiencing with some of our suppliers. b. Could you give me an approximate timeline? c. No, but it is summer and some companies are cutting back until September. d. What can I do for you Susan? e. We're doing everything to get back on schedule. f. Doug, can I talk with you for a moment? g. A number of deliveries are arriving tomorrow. Unfortunately, this time of year is often troublesome. h. That's not good. We can't make excuses to our clients. Are all shipments affected?

A f-e-d-g-b-a-c-h

B a-b-c-d-e-f-g-h

C g-a-b-f-e-c-d-h

D f-d-a-e-b-g-h-c

Câu 31 : a. Could I leave a message? b. OK Ms Beare. I'll try and put you through. … I'm sorry but the line's busy. Would you like to hold? c. Yes, and could you ask him to call me back when the shipment arrives? d. Certainly. e. Shipment delayed … arriving next Monday. f. Could you tell Mr Adams that our shipment will be postponed and that the 200 cases ordered should arrive next Monday.

A b-a-d-f-e-c

B a-b-c-d-e-f

C f-e-d-c-a-b

D c-f-e-d-a-b

Câu 32 : a.Hello Ms Tegal, this is Arthur Mitchell. b. Hello, I'd like to place an order for a number of your Millennium desk units. c. Hello, this is Jane Tegal from Excellerator Co. calling. May I speak to Mr. Mitchell? d. Certainly. How many were you interested in ordering for purchase? e. We keep a large supply in stock. There's also a showroom with quite a few on hand. It shouldn't be a problem. f. Quite a few. Do you have many available in the warehouse?

A a-b-c-d-e-f

B b-a-c-f-e-d

C c-a-d-e-f-d

D c-a-b-d-f-e

Câu 33 : What is the passage primarily about?

A Alexis de Tocqueville

B “Democracy in America”

C The progress achieved in America within about 40 years after adoption of the U.S. Constitution

D The impact of the book “Democracy in America”

Câu 34 : All of the following fields of professional interest and activity are used to describe de Tocqueville EXCEPT__.

A philosopher

B author

C political scientist

D politician

Câu 35 : According to the passage, when did de Tocqueville visit America?

A 1830s

B 1831

C 1831-32

D 1835

Câu 36 : The phrase “these traits” in lines 9-10 refers to____.

A observations

B how Americans think, feel, and act

C traditional American beliefs and values

D visible and meaningful observations

Câu 37 : What in the passage is mentioned as being truly remarkable?

A many of his observations are still visible and meaningful today

B the book was so detailed and thorough after only such a comparatively short visit

C that the second volume should be so pessimistic in comparison with the first

D de Tocqueville’s powers of observation

Câu 38 : The word “unique” in line 16 is closest in meaning to____.

A clearly identifiable

B outstanding

C unmatched

D positive

Câu 39 : The word “neutral” in line 16 is closest in meaning to____.

A impartial

B careful

C important

D thorough

Câu 40 : Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A the English don’t like the French

B the book was most important because it was the first time that American values had been clearly documented

C de Tocqueville was a slow writer

D de Tocqueville was primarily motivated by an interest in his own country

Câu 41 : The word “glimpse” in line 20 is closest in meaning to____.

A overview

B glance

C brief understanding

D quick conclusion

Câu 42 : According to the passage, “Democracy in America” consisted of how many volumes?

A one

B two

C three

D four

Câu 43 : You needn't have taken so many warm clothes there.

A It's not necessary for you to take so many warm clothes there.

B You have taken so many warm clothes there that I don't need.

C There's no need for you to take so many warm clothes there.

D You took lots of warm clothes there but it turned out not necessary.

Câu 44 : David was narrowly defeated and blew his own chance of becoming a champion.

A Losing the championship came as a terrible blow to David.

B In spite of the narrow defeat, David won the championship.

C As a result of his narrow defeat, David did not win the championship.

D But for his title as the former champion, David would not have defeated his rivals.

Câu 45 : If you had stuck to what we originally agreed on, everything would have been fine.

A If you had not kept to what was originally agreed on, everything would have been fine.

B Things went wrong because you violated our original agreement.

C If you had changed our original agreement, everything would have been fine.

D As you fulfilled the original contract, things went wrong.

Câu 46 : People say that Mr. Goldman gave nearly a million pounds to charity last year.

A Mr. Goldman is said to have given nearly a million pounds to charity last year.

B Mr. Goldman was said to have given nearly a million pounds to charity last year.

C Nearly a million pounds was said to have been given to charity by Mr. Goldman last year.

D Nearly a million pounds is said to be given to charity by Mr. Goldman last year.

Câu 47 : I am sure he did not know that his brother graduated with flying colors.

A He should not have been envious of his brother’s achievement.

B He cannot have known that his brother graduated with very high marks.

C That his brother graduated with flying colors must have been appreciated by him.

D He may not know that his brother is flying gradually up in a colorful balloon.

Câu 48 : 53.___

A evidence

B concern

C doubt

D likelihood

Câu 49 : 54.___

A pleasures

B benefits

C savings

D profits

Câu 50 : 55.___

A poison

B disaster

C disadvantage

D evil

Câu 51 : 56.___

A dispose

B store

C endanger

D abuse

Câu 52 : 57.___

A portion

B amount

C proportion

D rate

Câu 53 : 58.___

A way

B kind

C form

D type

Câu 54 : 59.___

A refuse

B goods

C requirements

D rubble

Câu 55 : 60.___

A degree

B value

C demand

D effect

Câu 56 : 61.___

A measure

B mechanism

C method

D medium

Câu 57 : 62.___

A conversion

B melting

C change

D replacement

Câu 58 : Why did the author write the passage?

A because it is a tragic story of a gifted writer

B to outline the career of a famous American

C because of his fame as America’s favorite short story writer

D to outline the influences on O. Henry’s writing

Câu 59 : According to the passage, Porter’s Father was

A responsible for his move to La Salle County in Texas

B the person who gave him a life-long love of books

C a medical doctor

D a licensed pharmacist

Câu 60 : The word “allegedly” in line 9 is closest in meaning to____.

A supposedly

B reportedly

C wrongly

D mistakenly

Câu 61 : Which of the following is true, according to the passage?

A both of Porter’s wives died before he died

B Porter left school at 15 to become a pharmacist

C Porter wrote a column for the Houston Daily Post called “Rolling Stone”

D the first recorded use of his pseudonym was in Austin

Câu 62 : The word “venture” in line 12 is closest in meaning to____.

A challenging experiment

B bold initiative

C speculative action

D sorry experience

Câu 63 : The word “subsequent in line 14 is closest in meaning to

A resulting

B police

C alleged

D official

Câu 64 : Porter lost all of the following when he went to prison EXCEPT his____.

A home

B wife

C job

D books

Câu 65 : According to the author, how many stories did Porter write while in prison for three years?

A more than 300

B 35

C at least 12

D over 20

Câu 66 : The author implies which of the following is true?

A Porter would probably have written less stories if he had not been in prison for three years

B Porter was in poor health throughout his life

C O. Henry is as popular in many other countries as he is in America

D Porter’s wife might have lived longer if he had not left her in Austin when he fled.

Câu 67 : Where in the passage does the author mention a habit of Porter that was to become very useful for him later?

A lines 6-10

B lines 11-15

C lines 16-20

D lines 21-25

Câu 68 : I will communicate with you as soon as I have any news.

A be related

B be interested in

C get in touch

D have connection

Câu 69 : “Please speak up a bit more, Jason. You’re hardly loud enough to be heard from the back”, the teacher said.

A visible

B edible

C eligible

D audible

Câu 70 : I couldn’t see what she was doing. It was so dark down there.

A make out

B make up

C make for

D make from

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