Section III: Choose one of the words below to fill in each blank in the following passage (không đánh số)

development / employed / civilization / supplies / oldest / trades / used / plants / increased / medicines / almost / therefore / that / which / By / could

Agriculture is the world’s most important industry. It provides us with .................... (1) all our food. It also .................... (2) materials for two other basic human needs – clothing and shelter. In addition, agriculture provides materials .................... (3) in making many industrial products such as paints and .................... (4). About half the world’s workers are .................... (5) in agriculture – far more than in any other industry.

Agriculture is one of the world’s .................... (6) industries. It began about 10,000 years ago in the Middle East .................... (7) that time, certain Middle Eastern tribes had discovered how to grow .................... (8) from seeds and how to raise animals in captivity. Having mastered these skills, they .................... (9) begin to practise agriculture.

Before the .................... (10) of agriculture, people got all their food my gathering wild plants, hunting, and fishing. They had to search for food continually, .................... (11) left them little time for other activities. But as agriculture developed, and farm output .................... (12), fewer people were needed to produce food. The non-farmers could then develop the arts, crafts, .................... (13), and other activities of civilized-life. Agriculture .................... (14) not only greatly affected food supply but also made .................... (15) possible.

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.

When people meet and talk, they are using not only words, but also the (36)______of their voice and their body language to communicate. Sometimes people use body language consciously to add meaning to their words, (37)____ other body language may be unconscious. For example, a person may (38)_____ start tapping his or her foot while talking with someone. This body language could be (39)______as meaning “I am not interested in talking with you.” Other gestures that (40)_______ not being interested in others include crossed arms, leaning away from others, and not looking at the speaker.

36. A. height B. nature C. state D. tone

37. A. so B. but C. however D. because

38. A. temporarily B. automatically C. indefinitely D. unfortunately

39. A. relied B. meant C. counted D. interpreted

40. A. refer B. infer C. imply D. tell

1. Read the text. Match the highlighted words with their meanings.

(Đọc văn bản. Nối các từ được đánh dấu với nghĩa của chúng.)

There are two types of community service. The first one is a kind of punishment. For example, people who litter may be forced to clean up the streets. In this case, they may not feel happy about the work. The second type of community service is voluntary. This means people are willing, or pleased to do the work. For instance, people may volunteer to build houses for poor people, or raise money for children in mountainous areas.

However, it does not mean that volunteering is always a selfless act because volunteers may also benefit from the volunteering activities. For example, they may volunteer to meet new people, to develop social skills, or to find themselves' (learn what they truly want in life). In general, people may volunteer not just to help others, but also to help themselves.

Frogs are amphibians, meaning that they can live both in and out of the water. All frogs lay their eggs in the water, and a female frog will lay thousands of eggs at a time. When the eggs hatch, (1)_____ come out are not frogs but rather tadpoles. Unlike frogs, tadpoles must spend all their time in the (2)_____, being unable to breathe air at this point. Tadpoles also lack arms and legs, and have a tail which they (3)_____ as they develop into frogs. Tadpoles are herbivours, which means that they only eat (4)_____. Specially, tadpoles eat algae, a water plant which can be harmful if there is too much of it. (5)_____, tadpoles are important to keep most ponds healthy.

As tadpoles develop into mature frogs, they develop the lungs which allow them to (6)______ air, and the arms and legs which allow them to move across (7)_____. At this point the mature frogs leave the ponds, (8)_____ some species stay near the water for their entire lives. Mature frogs are carnivores, (9)_____ insects and small fish. Most frogs hunt using their long, sticky tongueto catch their prey. Some species of frogs have developed extremely strong poisons to defend (10)_____ from their other animals.

When people meet and talk, they are using not only words, but also the (36)______of their voice and their body language to communicate. Sometimes people use body language consciously to add meaning to their words, (37)____ other body language may be unconscious. For example, a person may (38)_____ start tapping his or her foot while talking with someone. This body language could be (39)______as meaning “I am not interested in talking with you.” Other gestures that (40)_______ not being interested in others include crossed arms, leaning away from others, and not looking at the speaker.

36. A. height B. nature C. state D. tone

37. A. so B. but C. however D. because

38. A. temporarily B. automatically C. indefinitely D. unfortunately

39. A. relied B. meant C. counted D. interpreted

40. A. refer B. infer C. imply D. tell

2. Read a text about a famous music show. Match the highlighted words and phrases in the text to the meanings below.

(Đọc một văn bản về một chương trình ca nhạc nổi tiếng. Nối các từ và cụm từ được đánh dấu trong văn bản với các nghĩa bên dưới.)

American Idol was shown for the first time on television in January 2002. At that time, there were many movies and TV series, but no reality competitions on TV. The participants in this programme are ordinary people who the audience can really identify with.

First, judges travel all around America in search of the best singers and bring them to Hollywood. Twenty-four to thirty-six participants are then chosen to go on to the next stages where they perform live on TV, and receive the judges’ opinions. From the semi-final onwards, people over 13 and living in the US, Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands can vote for their preferred singers online or through text messaging. The singer with the lowest number of votes is eliminated. On the final night, the most popular singer becomes the winner of that American Idol season.

People watch American Idol not only to see the participants sing, but also hear the comments of the judges, who play an important role in the competition. Their different opinions and interesting arguments make the show very exciting.

The first season of Vietnam Idol was shown in 2007. It included three stages: short performances to choose participants, semi-finals and finals. The winners of the show’s different seasons have become famous singers in Viet Nam.

Choose a verb in column A with a preposition in column B to make a phrasal verb to complete the sentence:

1. Someone called my name, and I ................. to see who it was.

2. Janice ................... one problem after another at work yesterday.

3. He pulled and pulled, but the blowing ball did not ............................

4. We haven't ....................... Linda for ages.

5. I don't really .............. for wiinter sports very much.

6. The principal told me you'd been ..................... the test.

7. They should be ...................... the meeting in a few minutes.

8. Young people think that drugs are harmless, but they'll ................... their foolishness someday.

9. After he started drinking heavily, their marriage stared to ..................

10. People who live in the city ....................... their car braked faster than people who live in the countryside.

II. Reading

Read the passage carefully and fill in each blank with the best option A,B,C or D

HOW TO IMPROVE ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS

Many students learn English grammar very well (11)_______cannot actually have a conversation with native speakers. Here are the few tips for improving English skills.

First of all, it is important to find native speakers to (12)_____with. Recording is also a great way to get the maximum benefit from a conversation with a native speaker. When you listen again, you can notice what you need to improve.

Another way is to watch movies or TV in English, with subtitles if you need them, and wacth the same programs over and over. (13)_______ people find that they understand more each time. Listening to music in English and singing (14)_______ can also help you a lot.

Reading out loud or talking to yourself is also a great way to practice speaking when there are no conversation partner available. Practicing alone is a low- pressure way to practice , since (15)________ will hear your mistakes.

(Adapted from http://effortleesenglishclub .com)

11. A. when B. but C. or D. so

12. A. practice B. practical C. practically D. practicality

13. A. Most the B. The most C. Most D. Almost

14. A. after B. along C. behind D. beside

15. anybody B. somebody C. everybody D. nobody

Read the passage below carefully and choose the best option A,B,C or D

The start of every New Year is when we make plan to change our life for the better over the fothcoming twelve months. Psychiatry professor Jayashri Kulkami says “ January 1^st is a “ magical” date and a vow made on this day is more powerful than one made on June 1^st, for example.” So, we make a list of things to quit, start or change. Unfortunately, most of these promises are, more often than not, broken by January 31^st. They are usually the identical resolutions that were not fulfilled from the previous year, and the years prior to that.

Researchers show 45 percent of us make a new year resolution. The most common vows include losing weight, volunteering to help others, quiting smoking, saving money, and getting fit. Others include eating healthier food, drinking less alcohol, and going on overseas trips. However, researches also show that most of us are not so goood at sticking to these. A study from the University of Scranton reveals that 71 percent stick to our annual promises for the first two weeks; six months later, less than 50 percent are still on track to keep their resolutions. Most people who give up on their resolutions do so because of a lack of willpower and the use of the “ escape clause” that they will “ try again next year”

(Adapted from http://www.buffpost.com)

16. What is the main idea of the passase?

A. People make a list of things to change on New Year’s Eve.

B. People have the willpower to change their life for the better.

C. People give up their resolutiions due to the llack of time.

D. People break their New Year’s resolutions years after years.

17. What does the word “ resolutions” in paragraph 1 mean?

A. promises B. secrets C. lists D. activities

18. What does the word “ these” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A. trips B. reseaches C. vows D. people

19. What does the word “ annual” in paragraph 2 mean?

A. daily B. weekly C. monthly D. yearly

20. According to paragraph 2, how many of us make a New Year’s resolutions?

A. Only a few of us B. About half of us C. Most of us D. All of us

21. According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT a popular Vow?

A. Breaking bad haits B. Becoming healthier

C. Keeping a resolution D. Travelling abroad