Sentence completion: Choose A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.

Trả lời cho các câu 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610 dưới đây:

Câu 601 :

I remember my twentieth birthday. It was the day _________ the tsunami happened.

A.  that                 B. when                         C. where                         D. which

Câu 602 :

It's always good to know that, _______ what may, your job is safe.

A.  start                 B. come                         C. help                        
D.  go

Câu 603 :

My grandfather ________ used this camera when he was a young man, but I'm not sure.

A.  may have                         B. should have                 C. mustn't                 D. needn't have

Câu 604 :

We made an ________ effort to get the project finished on time.

A.  in-and-out                 B. all-in                 C. all-out                         D. ill-minded

Câu 605 :

When she came into the hall, she ________ her arms to the audience, smiled and bowed deeply.

A.  opens                 B. had opened                 C. has opened                         D. opened

Câu 606 :

Goods sold in the open markets are often _______ than those in the supermarket

A.  the most reasonable         B. reasonable         C. more reasonable                 D. more reason

Câu 607 :

If you had crashed the car, you ________ in trouble.

A.  wouldn't be                 B. might be                 C. should be                 D. may be

Câu 608 :

Sports stars are role _______ for thousands of youngsters.

A. models                         B. samples                         C. statues                         D. idols

Câu 609 :

We are going to have the roof on our house _______ by a builder.

A.  mended                         B. mend                         C. mending                         D. to mend

Câu 610 :

My grandmother's 89, but she's as _______.

A.  strong as a fiddle

B.  fit as a fiddle

C.  thin as a fiddle

D.  good as a fiddle

Synonyms: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Trả lời cho các câu 611, 612 dưới đây:

Câu 611 :

Reaching 35 and obviously aging, Jane has to make up her mind on her future very soon.

A.  give a thought about

B.  pay attention to

C.  prepare a plan for

D.  make a decision on

Câu 612 :

Lack of water and nutrients has impeded the growth of these cherry tomato plants.

A.  promoted                 B. assisted                 C. realized                 D. prevented

Antonyms: 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.

Trả lời cho các câu 613, 614 dưới đây:

Câu 613 :

A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.

A.  uncomfortable                 B. responsive                 C. miserable                         D. calm

Câu 614 :

I'm afraid physics will always be a closed book to me.

A.  a subject that I can't understand

B.  a chance that I miss

C.  a book that can't open  

D.  a subject I understand deeply

Dialogue completion: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

Trả lời cho các câu 615, 616, 617, 618 dưới đây:

Câu 615 :

"I've passed my driving test." __"

A.  Congratulations!

B.  That's a good idea.

C.  It's nice of you to say so.

D.  Do you?

Câu 616 :

-"Do you think you'll get the job? – “________.”

A.  Yes, that's right

B.  I think not

C.  I know so

D.  Well, I hope so.

Câu 617 :

-"How far is it from here to the nearest post office?" " ________ ."

A.  Turn left and then turn right

B.  Two kilometers at least

C.  No, it's rather far

D.  Yes, it's quite near here

Câu 618 :

-" _______ " -"Well, a microwave is used to cook or heat food."

A.  Could you tell me what is a microwave used for?

B.  Please tell me how to use a microwave?

C.  Can you tell me what is used for cooking?

D.  Could you tell me what a microwave is used for?

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/ letter in each of the following questions.

Trả lời cho các câu 619, 620, 621, 622 dưới đây:

Câu 619 :

A. I really gave it up.

B. And so when I went to jail, I said to myself I really must give it up, if for no other reason than of being self-reliant.

C. You know my wife, Madhavi, always urged me to give up smoking.

D. When I emerged from jail, I wanted to tell her of my great triumph.

e. poor girl!.

f. But when I met her, there she was with a packet of cigarettes.

A.  c-e-d-a-b-f        B. c-f-e-c-b-a        C. c-b-a-d-f-e        D. f-d-c-e-b-a

Câu 620 :

A. soon I felt the presence of someone standing alongside me.

B. We had been cautioned about beggars and were told to ignore them.

C. On vacation in Tangier, Morocco, my friend and I sat down at a street cafe

D. At one point, he bent over with a big smile, showing me, a single gold tooth and a dingy fez.

e. Finally a man walked over to me and whispered, "Hey buddy this guy is your waiter and he wants your order".

f. But this one wouldn't budge.

A.  c-e-a-d-f-b        B. c-a-e-f-d-b        C. c-a-e-d-f-b        D. c-a-b-f-d-e

Câu 621 :

Calcutta unlike other cities kept its trams.

A. It was going to be the first in South Asia.

B. They run down the center of the road

C. To ease in, the city decided to build an underground railway line.

D. As a result their horrendous congestion

The foundation stone was laid in 1972.

A.  b – d – a – c

B.  b – d – c – a

C.  c – a – b – d

D.  c – b – a – d

Câu 622 :

For some time in his youth Abraham Lincoln was manager for a shop.

A. Lincoln would jump up and attend to his needs and then revert to his reading.

B. Then a chance Customer would come.

C. He used to lie full length on the counter of the shop eagerly reading a book.

D. Young Lincoln way of keeping shop was entirely unlike anyone else's. Never before had Lincoln had so much time for reading as had then.

Never before had Lincoln had so much time for reading as had then.

A.  d – a – b – c

B.  d – b – a – c

C.  d – c – b – a

D.  d – b – c - a

Sentence-rewriting: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

Trả lời cho các câu 623, 624, 625, 626 dưới đây:

Câu 623 :

I did not understand what the lecturer was saying because I had not read his book.

A.  What the lecturer wrote and said was too difficult for me to understand.

B.  The lecturer's book which I had not read was difficult to understand.

C.  I found it very difficult to understand what the lecturer said in his book.

D.  I would have understood what the lecturer was saying if I had read his book.

Câu 624 :

He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery.

A.  He received six months in prison for his part in the robbery.

B.  He received a six-month sentence for his part in the robbery.

C.  For his participation in the robbery, he had been in prison for six months.

D.  For his participation in the robbery, a prison had been given to him for six months.

Câu 625 :

"I will pay back the money, Gloria." Said Ivan.

A.  Ivan apologized to Gloria for borrowing her money.

B.  Ivan offered to pay Gloria the money back.

C.  Ivan promised to pay back Gloria's money.

D.  Ivan suggested paving back the money to Gloria.

Câu 626 :

They did not let me in because I was not a member of the club.

A.  They invited me although I was not a member of the club.

B.  They did not allow me to enter because I was not a member of the club.

C.  They invited me to the clubs as if I had been a member.

D.  They asked me to get out of the club because I was not a member.

Sentence combination: Choose A, B, C or D that has the closest meaning to the given pair of sentences in each question.

Trả lời cho các câu 627, 628, 629, 630 dưới đây:

Câu 627 :

My cat escaped out the door. I had to rescue it from a tree. I was late for school.

A.  I rescued my cat from a tree because it was escaped out the door.

B.  After my cat escaped out the door, I had to rescue it from a tree and was then late for school.

C.  I was late for school after my cat escaped out of the door.

D.  My cat escaped out the door and I had to rescue it from a tree and I was late for school.

Câu 628 :

After driving professor Kumar to the museum she dropped him at his hotel.

A.  After being driven to the museum, Professor Kumar was dropped at his hotel.

B.  Professor Kumar was being driven dropped at his hotel.

C.  After she had driven Professor Kumar to the museum she had dropped him at his hotel.

D.  After she was driven Professor Kumar to the museum she had dropped him at his hotel.

Câu 629 :

He did not remember the meeting. He went out for a coffee with his friends then.

A.  Not remember the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends.

B.  Not to remember the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends.

C.  Not remembered the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends.

D.  Not remembering the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends.

Câu 630 :

They left their home early. They didn't want to miss the first train.

A.  They left their home early so as to not miss the first train.

B.  They left their home early for fear that they wouldn't miss the first train.

C.  They left their home early so as not to miss the first train.

D.  They left their home early in order that not to miss the first train.

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 from 631 to 635.

In the future, transportation is likely to undergo significant changes. Firstly, we may see more electric vehicles on the roads, (631) _______ will help reduce air pollution and reliance on fossil fuels. These vehicles are powered by electricity instead of gasoline or diesel, making them more environmentally friendly. (632) ______ change could be advancements in autonomous vehicles, also known as self-driving cars. These vehicles can operate without human input (633) ______ they potentially make transportation safer and more efficient. Additionally, we might see the (634) _______ of high-speed trains and hyperloop systems, allowing people to travel faster between cities. Overall, future transportation (635) ________ the promise of being cleaner, safer, and more convenient for everyone.

(Adapted from www.plugandplaytechcenter.com)

Trả lời cho các câu 631, 632, 633, 634, 635 dưới đây:

Câu 631 :

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

Câu 632 :

A.  Other        B. Another         C. The other        D. Others

Câu 633 :

A.  so        B. nor        C. either        D. or

Câu 634 :

A.  entertainment        B. development        C. management        D. investment

Câu 635 :

A.  keeps        B. breaks        C. makes        D. holds

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 636 to 640.

The world of work has undergone significant transformations in recent years, propelled by technological advancements, shifting demographics, and evolving societal expectations. Today, work is no longer confined to traditional office spaces or rigid schedules. Instead, it has become more fluid and dynamic, with remote work and flexible arrangements becoming commonplace.

Technology has been a driving force behind these changes. The rise of digitalization and automation has revolutionized industries, creating new job roles while rendering others obsolete. Artificial intelligence, robotics, and machine learning have transformed the way we work, enabling tasks to be completed faster and more efficiently. As a result, workers are increasingly required to adapt and upskill to remain relevant in the everchanging job market.

Moreover, the workforce itself has become more diverse in terms of age, gender, and cultural background. With longer life expectancies and delayed retirements, older generations are staying in the workforce longer, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge. At the same time, younger generations are entering the workforce with different expectations and aspirations, valuing purpose, flexibility, and work-life balance.

The concept of work-life balance has gained prominence as employees seek greater harmony between their professional and personal lives. Employers are recognizing the importance of fostering a healthy work environment that promotes well-being and mental health. Flexible working arrangements, wellness programs, and remote work options are being implemented to accommodate the changing needs and preferences of employees.

The rise of the gig economy has also had a profound impact on the world of work. Freelancing, independent contracting, and platform-based work have gained popularity, offering individuals greater autonomy and the opportunity to pursue multiple projects simultaneously. While this provides flexibility and entrepreneurial opportunities, it also raises questions about job security, benefits, and workers" rights.

To conclude, the world of work is in a state of constant evolution. Technological advancements, demographic shifts, and changing expectations have reshaped how we work and the nature of employment. As we move forward, it is crucial to adapt to these changes, embrace new opportunities, and prioritize the well-being and fulfillment of individuals in the workplace.

(Adapted from https.//onfra.io/blogs/future-of-work)

Trả lời cho các câu 636, 637, 638, 639, 640 dưới đây:

Câu 636 :

Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?

A.  The Changing Dynamics of Work in the Modern Era

B.  The Rise of Remote Work and Its Implications

C.  The Impact of Technology on the World of Work

D.  The Gig Economy and the Future of Employment

Câu 637 :

The word "flexible" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.

A.  strict                 B. unchanging                 C. able to change easily                 D. difficult

Câu 638 :

Which of the following is NOT stated in paragraph 2?

A.  The rise of digitalization and automation has revolutionized industries.

B.  Artificial intelligence has transformed the way we work.

C.  Older generations are staying in the workforce longer.

D.  Workers are increasingly compelled to adjust and acquire new skills.

Câu 639 :

According to the passage, what do younger generations entering the workforce value?

A.  Purpose and work-life balance

B.  Traditional office spaces

C.  Rigid schedules

D.  Technological advancements

Câu 640 :

The word "their" in paragraph 4 refers to ________.

A.  personal lives                 B. employers                 C. employees         D. professional lives

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 641 to 646.

Having a healthy lifestyle offers numerous benefits that positively impact various aspects of our lives. Firstly, it improves physical health by reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. A healthy diet and regular exercise help maintain a healthy weight and strengthen the immune system.

(641) _______ Regular exercise releases endorphins, promoting positive moods and reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. A balanced diet rich in nutrients supports brain health and cognitive function, improving focus and concentration.

Furthermore, a healthy lifestyle enhances energy levels and promotes better sleep patterns. Engaging in regular physical activities increases stamina and (642) ______ Quality sleep, in turn, improves mood, cognitive performance, and overall productivity.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle also has positive social implications. It fosters stronger relationships, and (643) _______ as shared healthy activities can be enjoyed with family and friends. Moreover, a healthy lifestyle can inspire and motivate others (644)________

Lastly, adopting a healthy lifestyle empowers individuals to take control of (645) _______. It cultivates a sense of self-discipline, resilience, and self-confidence, leading to a higher quality of life and a greater sense of fulfillment.

In summary, a healthy lifestyle offers many benefits (646) _______ enhanced mental well-being, increased energy levels, better sleep, stronger social connections, and personal empowerment.

Trả lời cho các câu 639, 640, 641, 642, 643,644 dưới đây:

Câu 641 :

A.  What a healthy lifestyle also contributes to mental well-being.

B.  Mental well-being contributes to a healthy lifestyle.

C.  A healthy lifestyle also contributing to mental well-being.

D.  A healthy lifestyle also contributes to mental well-being.

Câu 642 :

A.  to reduce fatigue        

B.  reduces fatigue                 

C.  reducing fatigue        

D.  reducing fatigue

Câu 643 :

A.  social connections                 

B.  connecting society                 

C.  connect social                 

D.  social connect

Câu 644 :

A.  that creates a ripple effect within communities                 

B.  to create a ripple effect within communities                 

C.  which creates a ripple effect within communities                    

D.  creates a ripple effect within communities

Câu 645 :

A.  their own well-being                 

B.  its own well-being                 

C.  his own well-being                 

D.  her own well-being

Câu 646 :

A.  includes improved physical health 

B.  included improved physical health

C.  which including improved physical health

D.  including improved physical health

Logical thinking and problem solving. Choose A, B, C, D to answer each question.

Trả lời cho các câu 647, 648, 649, 650 dưới đây:

Câu 647 :

One New York publisher has estimated that 50,000 to 60,000 people in the United States want an anthology that includes the complete works of William Shakespeare. And what accounts for this renewed interest in Shakespeare? As scholars point out, his psychological insights into both male and female characters are amazing even today.

This paragraph best supports the statement that________.

A. Shakespeare's characters are more interesting than fictional characters today.

B. People even today are interested in Shakespeare's work because of the characters.

C. Academic scholars are putting together an anthology of Shakespeare's work.

D. New Yorkers have a renewed interested in the work of Shakespeare.

Câu 648 :

A man walks 5 km toward south and then turns to the right. After walking 3 km he turns to the left and walks 5 km. Now in which direction is he from the starting place?

A. North-East

B.  South-West

C.  North-West

D.  South-East

Câu 649 :

Which of the following is used in pencils?

A.  Graphite                 B. Silicon                 C. Charcoal                 D. Phosphorous

Câu 650 :

As there is a great demand, every person seeking tickets of the programme will be given only five tickets.

A.  The organizers are not keen on selling the tickets.

B.  No one is interested in getting more than five tickets.

C.  The organizers is implicit that they want to control the tickets sold.

D.  People have to buy five tickets once.