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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 questions.
This rapid transcontinental settlement and these new urban industrial circumstances of the last half
of the 19th century were accompanied by the development of a national literature of great abundance and
variety. New themes, new forms, new subjects, new regions, new authors, new audiences all emerged in
the literature of this half century.
As a result, at the onset of World War I, the spirit and substance of American literature had evolved
remarkably, just as its center of production had shifted from Boston to New York in the late 1880s and the
sources of its energy to Chicago and the Midwest. No longer was it produced, at least in its popular forms,
in the main by solemn, typically moralistic men from New England and the Old South; no longer were
polite, well-dressed, grammatically correct, middle-class young people the only central characters in its
narratives; no longer were these narratives to be set in exotic places and remote times; no longer, indeed,
were fiction, poetry, drama, and formal history the chief acceptable forms of literary expression; no longer,
finally, was literature read primarily by young, middle class women.
In sum, American literature in these years fulfilled in considerable measure the condition Walt
Whitman called for in 1867 in describing Leaves of Grass: it treats, he said of his own major work, each
state and region as peers "and expands from them, and includes the world ... connecting an American
citizen with the citizens of all nations." At the same time, these years saw the emergence of what has been
designated "the literature of argument," powerful works in sociology, philosophy, psychology, many of
them impelled by the spirit of exposure and reform. Just as America learned to play a role in this half
century as an autonomous international political, economic, and military power, so did its literature
establish itself as a producer of major works.
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 ne J 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 passage probably discussed________
A. new developments in industrialization and population shifts
B. he 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 follow 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

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C. was an international diplomat D. wrote Leaves of Grass
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.
Câu 11: A. vision B. conclusion C. division D. comparison
Câu 12: A. solution B. could C. pull D. look
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.
Speech is one of the most important (13) ______ communicating. It consists of far more than just
making noises. To talk and also to (14) ______ by other people, we have to speak a language, that is, we
have to use combinations of (15) ______ that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea.
Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language.
Learning a language properly is very (16)______ . The basic (17) ______ of English is not very
large, and not only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite (18)______. But the more idea you can
(19) ______ the more precise you can be about their exact meaning.
Words are the (20) ______ thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we
(21)______ the words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and (22)
______ whether we are pleased or angry, for instance.
Câu 13: A. rules B. reason C. ways D. tests
Câu 14: A. be understood B. be spoken C. be examined D. be talked
Câu 15: A. sounds B. languages C. systems D. talks
Câu 16: A. easy B. expensive C. simple D. important
Câu 17: A. grammar B. structure C. vocabulary D. word
Câu 18: A. perfect B. good C. well D. fluent
Câu 19: A. need B. grow C. express D. pass
Câu 20: A. most B. main C. certain D. full
Câu 21: A. talk B. send C. pass D. say
Câu 22: A. know B. show C. ask D. understand
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.
Câu 23: 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 24: Family_________later took on a much greater significance in his life.
A. relatives B. relationships C. relation D. relations
Câu 25: 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 26: Safety should take _________over all other matters in the workplace.
A. precede B. precedent C. preceding D. precedence
Câu 27: We arranged to meet at the station, but she didn’t___________.
A. get through B. turn up C. walk out D. wait on
Câu 28: Some sociologists 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 29: __________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 30: 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 31: They______ the job by this time tomorrow.
A. will be finishing B. will finish C. are finishing D. will have finished
Câu 32: 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 33: 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 34: In Britain, most pupils transfer from primary to________ school at the age of 11.

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A. secondary B. elementary C. upper D. middle
Câu 35: Any child has the right to an education ________of sex, creed, race or nationality.
A. regardless B. providing C. despite D. because
Câu 36: _________, 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 37: Your car is too dirty! When did you have it___________?
A. to be washed B. wash C. washed D. to wash
Câu 38: ______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 39: 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 40: She said she met you once at the Parade last week. _________since?
Câu 41: 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
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.
Câu 42: The new laws to conserve wildlife in the area will come into force next month.
A. eliminate B. protect C. pollute D. destroy
Câu 43: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. unqualified B. ill-educated C. unskilled D. unimpaired
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 44: 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 45: 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 46: I am concerned about my children. A. angry B. sad C. happy D. worried
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.
Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of
communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech.
When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions
stand for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of
expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used
internationally, spelling, however, cannot.
Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally.
A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod signifies approval, while
shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.
Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the
fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn,
and instruct people.
While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also
express human thoughts and feelings.
Câu 47: 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 48: 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.

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Câu 49: 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 50: What would be MOST likely to use Morse code?
A. A scientist B. A spy C. An airline pilot D. A telegrapher
Câu 51: 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 52: How many different forms of communication are mentioned here? A. 7 B. 5 C. 11 D. 9
Câu 53: 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 54: 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 55: 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 56: 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
Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions.
Câu 57: The woman accused to shoplift was found not guilty and was acquitted
A. accused B. to shoplift C. not guilty D. was acquitted
Câu 58: 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 59: 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 60: 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 61: 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

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 62: A. certificate B. compulsory C. undergraduate D. curriculum
Câu 63: A. accountancy B. concentrate C. allegedly D. bewildered
Câu 64: A. marvellous B. counterpart C. compliment D. determine
WRITING : Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in s uch a way that it means the same as the
sentence printed before it.
Question 65: “I should say nothing about it if I were you” my brother said.
My brother advised ……………………………………………………………..
Question 66: The architect has drawn plans for an extension to the house.
Plans ……………………………………………………………….
Question 67: Everybody has agreed that changes to the scheme are necessary.
Changes ………………………………………………………………..
Question 68: They are going to rebuild our kitchen next week.
We …………………………………………………………………..
Question 69: The Presidential visit attracted such an enormous crowd that all traffic came to a standstill.
So many people turned ………………………………………………………….
Part II. In about 150 words, write a paragraph about the person in your family who you admire most.
The following prompts may be helpful to you:
+ Who is the person you admire most in your family?

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+ What does he/she look like?
+ What are his/her personalities?
+ Why do you admire him/her most?
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ĐÁP ÁN
PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM
1 A 17 C 33 A 49 A
2 A 18 C 34 A 50 D
3 B 19 C 35 A 51 B
4 B 20 B 36 A 52 D
5 A 21 D 37 C 53 D
6 C 22 B 38 D 54 C
7 A 23 C 39 C 55 D
8 A 24 B 40 A 56 A
9 B 25 B 41 C 57 B
10 D 26 D 42 D 58 A
11 D 27 B 43 C 59 B
12 A 28 C 44 C 60 D
13 C 29 B 45 C 61 B
14 A 30 C 46 D 62 C
15 A 31 D 47 D 63 B
16 D 32 B 48 B 64 D

PHẦN VIẾT (2 điểm)

I (0,5 điểm)
Câu 65: My brother advised me not to say/ to say nothing about it.
Câu 66: Plans for an extension to the house have been drawn by the architect.
Câu 67:Changes to the scheme have been agreed to be necessary.
Câu 68: We are going to have our kitchen rebuilt next week.
Câu 69: So many people turned out to see the President that all traffic came to a standstill.
II. (1,5 điểm)
Mô tả tiêu chí đánh giá điểm tối đa:
1. Bố cục (0,40 điểm)
o Câu đề dẫn chủ đề mạch lạc
o Bố cục hợp lí rõ ràng phù hợp yêu cầu của đề bài
o Bố cục uyển chuyển từ mở bài đến kết luận
2. Phát triển ý (0,25 điểm)
o Phát triển ý có trình tự logic
o Có dẫn chứng, ví dụ, … đủ để bảo vệ ý kiến của mình
3. Sử dụng ngôn từ (0,30 điểm)
o Sử dụng ngôn từ phù hợp nội dung
o Sử dụng ngôn từ đúng văn phong/ thể loại
o Sử dụng từ nối các ý cho bài viết uyển chuyển
4. Nội dung (0,30 điểm)
o Đủ thuyết phục người đọc
o Đủ dẫn chứng, ví dụ, lập luận
o Độ dài: Số từ không nhiều hơn hoặc ít hơn so với quy định 5%
5. Ngữ pháp, dấu câu, và chính tả: (0,25 điểm)
o Sử dụng đúng dấu câu
o Chính tả: Viết đúng chính tả. Lỗi chính tả gây hiểu nhầm/ sai lệch ý sẽ bị tính một lỗi (trừ 1% điểm của
bài viết). Cùng một lỗi chính tả lặp lại chỉ tính là một lỗi o Sử dụng đúng thời, thể, cấu trúc câu đúng ngữ
pháp.(Lỗi ngữ pháp gây hiểu nhầm/ sai lệch ý sẽ bị trừ 1% điểm bài viết.

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