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Sau khi làm bài, em hãy xem kết quả phân tích chi tiết và ôn luyện ngay những chủ điểm chưa đạt kết quả cao.

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

  • calm

  • grab

  • clap

  • grand

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

  • behaves

  • hires

  • purposes

  • tones

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

  • athletic

  • adaptive

  • acceptance

  • potential

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

  • equation

  • extortion

  • assertion

  • accretion

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

  • report
  • canal
  • bargain
  • acquire

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

  • amateur
  • exotic
  • purify
  • activate

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

  • ascertain
  • interact
  • acknowledge
  • reminisce

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

  • chandelier
  • conspiracy
  • inheritance
  • prosperity

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The restaurant is stylish while the food is ordinary.

  • acceptable
  • plain
  • mild
  • special

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The new position with an increased workload has made her tied up these days.

  • discouraged
  • unavailable
  • whole-hearted
  • absent-minded

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Those cumbersome administrative procedures left her completely drained at the end of the day.

  • ungainly
  • painstaking
  • backbreaking
  • strenuous

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Joanna revealed her intention of leaving the company to the personal manager.

  • covered
  • admitted
  • adopted
  • rejected

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Adolescents in western countries are getting obese at an alarming rate.

  • firm
  • gross
  • skeletal
  • muscular

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The verse was quite transparent to apprehend as the poet's inner turmoil was expressed literally.

  • ironically
  • figuratively
  • fancifully
  • whimsically

It's incredible to think that the entire massive structure was totally made of _____ gold.

  • precise
  • valid
  • genuine
  • true

_____ a seatbelt, he would not have survived that fatal accident.

  • Had the driver not been wearing
  • Would the driver not be wearing
  • Was the driver not wearing
  • Should the driver not be wearing

When Jack was arrested for drunken driving, he expected to lose his driving license, but he was ______ with a fine.

  • let off
  • let through
  • let out
  • let down

_____ their training, young athletes are supposed to partake in numerous national and international competitions.

  • For a full fling of
  • In full flow with
  • At the helm of
  • In the course of

He built his reputation performing across the _____ of the country.

  • length and breadth
  • full width
  • great length
  • width and length

Read and choose the correct answer.

With nearly 7.5 million visitors in the first three months of 2019 alone, Hanoi is one of the top tourism destinations in Southeast Asia. Hospitality plays an important role - and one business is helping recruit undiscovered talent to it. To many visitors, Hanoi's first recognized social enterprise is simply KOTO. Its name stands for "Know One, Teach One" and was established in 1999 by Jimmy Pham, a Vietnamese-Australian man who was then working as a tour guide.

KOTO runs a two-year vocational program for underprivileged and youth in Vietnam-from ages 16 to 22- to help them pursue careers in hospitality. As part of the progra,, KOTO runs restaurants-one in Hanoi and another in Ho Chi Minh City-as well as a training school in the capital. Trainees attend school-where they learn to cook, make drinks, work front of the house as well as attend English classes. of the graduates has gone on to find employment after finishing the KOTO program. Many now work at top hotels and restaurants around Vietnam and globally, others have started their own businesses.

The philosophy of KOTO is if you know one, you should teach one. They are now teaching their trainees how to fish, and they inspire them to, in the future, when they are successful, teach others to fish. KOTO believes in their social mission - to the spirit of giving back and paying it forward in their trainees and the people around them so that they can their life for a lifetime. Meanwhile, many of their trainees really appreciate the time when they are at KOTO as do they have a sense of belonging with many memorable experiences for life. KOTO has always been their second family, and they are so happy to be back with their family at any time.

Read the text and answer the following questions.

Moles are very common, especially in people with fair skin. Moles are overgrowths of skin cells called melanocytes, but the genetic factors involved in their development are not well understood. Although moles, like tumors, are an overgrowth of cells, moles are almost always noncancerous (benign). Perhaps because most moles are benign, scientists have not studied them extensively, and not much is known about their genetics. Similar numbers of moles seem to occur on individuals of different generations of a family, so a tendency to develop moles seems to be inherited, but the inheritance pattern is not well understood. Noteworthily, moles usu­al­ly emerge in child­hood and ado­les­cence, and change in size and colour as you grow. New moles can also appear at times when your hor­mone lev­els change, such as dur­ing preg­nan­cy. During an individual's lifetime, moles may change in appearance; hair may grow out of them, and they can change in size and shape, darken, fade, or disappear. They can appear any­where on your body, alone or in group.

Large, irregularly shaped and colored moles called dysplastic nevi or atypical moles can occur at any age. Although not common, they tend to be numerous, and they increase a person's risk of melanoma. Heredity contributes to the development of dysplastic nevi and to having a higher-than-average number of benign moles. Spending a lot of time in the sun can also increase the number of moles a person has. However, moles are often found on areas of the body that are not exposed. This suggests that factors other than ultraviolet radiation from the sun, perhaps hormones or other biologic processes, are involved in triggering the development of acquired melanocytic nevi and dysplastic nevi.

Although the genetics of melanoma has been widely studied, much less is known about genes involved in the development of benign moles. Variations in several genes, including FGFR3, PIK3CA, HRAS, and BRAF, are involved with benign moles. The most-studied of these is the BRAF gene. A mutation in BRAF leads to the production of an altered protein that causes melanocytes to aggregate into moles. This altered protein also triggers the production of a tumor-suppressor protein called p15 that stops moles from growing too big. In rare cases, BRAF gene mutations together with deletion of the CDKN2A gene causes a lack of p15, which creates the potential for mole cells to grow uncontrollably and become cancerous (malignant). The formation of cancer is increasingly likely when combined with environmental factors, such as cell damage caused by ultraviolet radiation exposure.

In susceptible individuals (those with fair skin, light hair, skin that burns instead of tans, a family history of melanoma, and genetic risk factors such as deletion of or mutations in the CDKN2A gene), ultraviolet radiation from repeated sun exposure can damage existing moles, increasing their risk of becoming malignant. Research has shown that individuals who have an abundance of moles are at an increased risk of melanoma. However, some people who are diagnosed with melanoma have few moles, and melanoma often develops in areas of the body that are not exposed to the sun. Researchers are working to identify additional susceptibility genes to better understand the genetics of moles and their relationship with cancer.

(Adapted from https://encyclopedia.pub/entry/5440)

What is mentioned about moles in paragraph 1?

  • Their color is determined at birth by a cluster of cells.
  • They were first discovered in a Latin-speaking country.
  • Their size remains constant during a person's life.
  • They generally develop when a person is young.

According to paragraph 2, which of the following is true?

  • It is not likely to find moles on areas of the body that are exposed to the sun.
  • Ultraviolet radiation is not a factor that causes the development of moles.
  • Both ultraviolet radiation and biologic factors are involved in mole development.
  • Melanocytic nevi and dysplastic nevi develop merely due to biologic processes.

What is the word "triggers" in paragraph 3 closest in meaning to?

  • provokes
  • traces
  • accelerates
  • inhibits

Which of the following best paraphrases the idea: "the formation of cancer is increasingly likely when combined with environmental factors" in paragraph 3?

  • Without environmental factors, the chances that cancer is induced could be minimized.
  • Environmental factors are those which possibly bring about the increase in cancer cases.
  • There is a higher likelihood of cancer development when environmental factors are present.
  • Without certain environmental factors, the formation of cancer becomes quite unlikely.

What is paragraph 3 mainly about?

  • Threats of moles when impacted by sunlight
  • Research findings on noncancerous skin markings
  • How moles can transform into malignant cells
  • What gives rise to the development of moles

What is NOT mentioned in the passage?

  • Aspects associated with mole development
  • Physical properties of a person's moles
  • People who are vulnerable to skin cancer
  • Suggestions for further studies about moles

What does the author probably support?

  • Skin cancer is a highly improbable outcome when moles grow inexorably.
  • The research findings seem to be opposite to actual reported cases of melanoma.
  • It is recommended that extensive research on the genetics of benign moles be conducted.
  • Gene deletion or mutations potentially lead a person to being prone to skin cancer.

What is the purpose of the passage?

  • To inform the readers about the uncommon development of moles.
  • To raise the readers' awareness about the biology of cells.
  • To distinguish between normal and dangerous moles.
  • To provide practical knowledge for tackling unusual skin marks.

Carly: "Oh the pain! It hurts!"

Hương: "_____ The ambulance is coming."

  • I'm here for you.
  • Hang in there.
  • Take care now.
  • Oh, what a pity!

Mark: "You really hurt my feelings yesterday."

Nam: "I'm sorry. _____"

  • It's the very least that I can do.
  • Better late than never, though.
  • There's no need to mention it.
  • How can I make it up to you?

Jessica: "You have a real eye for photography."

Anh: "_____"

  • Yes. It's certainly captured my attention.
  • Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
  • Thanks. I hope to make a career of it.
  • I've long been partial to this art form.

Boss: "_____"

Staff: "Sure. What's on your mind?"

  • Can I have a word with you?
  • This is just between you and me.
  • Will you give me your word?
  • You can't miss my major points.

Chuck: "I once caught a full-grown, man-eating tiger with my bare hands."

Fred: "_____"

  • Wow! That's a shocker.
  • That's a likely story.
  • Let me see it.
  • Really? You don't say.

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.

a. Oh, yeah? Why? 

b. Please don't bother me. I'm studying.

c. I have a history test tomorrow covering the first three chapters.

d. What are you up to? 

  • d-b-a-c
  • b-d-c-a
  • c-d-a-b
  • d-c-a-b

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.

a. But the show will be over.

b. You can watch TV after you do your homework.

c. I can't wait till I grow up.

d. You know the rules.

  • d-c-b-a
  • b-a-c-d
  • d-a-b-c
  • b-a-d-c

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.

a. If you buy it today, you'll take advantage of the special sale price.

b. My husband would be furious if I bought it without talking to him.

c. How long is it in effect for?

d. I'd like to wait another month before I buy a new washing machine.

e. Just this weekend, I'm afraid.

f. That's the TechWash 200. It's top of the line.

  • d-a-b-f-c-e
  • f-d-a-c-e-b
  • f-b-a-c-e-d
  • d-f-c-e-b-a

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.

a. There's one more cup of coffee left in the pot.

b. One cup is enough for me, thanks. 

c. You can have it; I'm done. 

d. If I drank that much, I'd be bouncing off the walls.

e. Are you sure? I can make more. 

f. Really? I need three just to think straight.

  • a-f-d-e-c-b
  • a-b-c-f-e-d
  • a-c-e-b-f-d
  • a-e-b-d-c-f

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.

a. Alright. Thanks for the heads up.

b. It's best to avoid the boss this morning.

c. It's not good, but it's not catastrophic, either.

d. The new quarterly financial report came out today.

e. Got out of bed on the wrong side, did he?

f. Dismal news, huh?

  • d-f-c-b-e-a
  • d-a-b-e-c-f
  • f-d-e-c-a-b
  • b-e-d-f-c-a

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

The bus driver used to love his job, but the stress of safety issues has got him down.

  • The bus driver no longer loves his job after dealing with some stressful safety issues.
  • The bus driver has been so down about safety issues in his job that he is now stressed.
  • Worries about safety issues have reduced the bus driver's love for his job.
  • Safety issues received much more care from the bus driver when he had that job.

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

Unless the students comply with the rules, they won't be allowed back into the cheerleading club.

  • If the students refuse to behave well, they may not be accepted into the cheerleading club.
  • The students can go to the cheerleading club once more, but only if they promise to obey the rules.
  • The students can't enter the cheerleading club because they have violated the rules many times.
  • The students can only join the cheerleading club again if they behave in accordance with the rules.

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

What the archeologists found at the site surpassed their wildest dreams.

  • Hoping to find a lot of artifacts, the archeologists were disappointed by the items found at the site.
  • The archeologists had dreamed of finding something just like what they actually found at the site.
  • Having already discovered some artifacts, the archeologists could only dream about finding more.
  • The greatest ambitions of the archeologists were exceeded by what they discovered at the site.

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

If an animal has no one to keep it company, it will get depressed.

  • An animal can suffer from distress when it must live in isolation.
  • An animal will feel sad on condition that it is not a part of a community.
  • In case an animal doesn't find its true partner, it will be in low spirits.
  • Unless an animal has a constant companion, it will feel miserable.

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

She is used to the fact that people don't respect her opinion and thus isn't getting bent out of shape.

  • She won't do anything about the fact that people kept looking down their nose at her.
  • People often turn a deaf ear to her suggestions, which has transformed her into a tough person.
  • People have disregarded her input so many times that she no longer gets upset.
  • There is little chance that she will feel angry if her words are underestimated.

Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.

He went to Japan three years ago. He's been involved in a technological project since then.

  • Three years is the time for him to work for a Japanese technological project.
  • He has been working in a technological project during his three years in Japan.
  • He decided to move to Japan to work on a technological project three years ago.
  • Japan is the country where he spent three years working on a technological project.

Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.

We cannot hear how spiders communicate. Our ears cannot tune into their sound waves.

  • We are deaf to the sound made by spiders because it is not loud enough for our ears.
  • Sound waves made by spiders are so tiny that we have difficulty in hearing them.
  • Spiders' sound waves cannot be decoded by our ears; thus, we are unable to hear them.
  • Communicating with spiders is impossible for us although they can create sound waves.

Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.

This college is famous for its art teachers and very skilled students. It does not have its own gallery.

  • It is art teachers and skilled students in this college, not its own gallery, that earned itself fame.
  • This college tries to win fame through its art teachers and students to compensate for the lack of a gallery.
  • Although this college does not possess a private gallery, its art teachers and students can be legendary.
  • This college is renowned for its art teachers and skilled students, yet it does not possess a gallery.

Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.

A group might have a strong will to create a fair society. Every social justice effort depends on the larger forces of society.

  • No matter how determined a group might be to achieve fairness, every social justice effort is subject to more powerful social drives.
  • Regardless of a group's determination to ensure fairness, the larger social forces play a critical role in maintaining social justice.
  • It is the more powerful groups of society that ensure social justice, not the determination demonstrated by just one group.
  • Whether social justice can be obtained is determined by either how strong a group's will is or how large the forces of society are.

Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.

In women's eyes, achievement makes a man more attractive as a marriage partner. For men, the more a woman achieves, the less desirable she seems as a wife.

  • Women tend to be more tolerant than their male counterparts, which is shown in the fact that they rightly value the success of their marriage partner.
  • Men seem to be more vulnerable than women; accordingly, it is hard for them to bear the thought that they are inferior to their wife.
  • Women and men do not see eye to eye about the desirability of how much success potential mates have accrued in their life.
  • Women and men cannot split the difference relating to the achievements of their future. partner, and thus they stick to their own preferences.

Read the passage and choose the correct answer.

The vast majority of students, experts in education, and psychologists would agree that the current education system puts too much strain on young people. Schools are becoming more and more competitive, not to mention the current productivity trend, which makes many students commit to more extracurricular activities and advanced placement classes than they can handle. As a result, they have to sacrifice their sleeping time to keep up with this fast-paced educational environment without (1) _____. Sleep deprivation has long been reckoned to slow down their thought processes. Scientists measuring sleepiness have found that sleep deprivation leads to lower alertness and concentration. It's more difficult to focus and pay attention; (2) _____, students are more easily confused, which hampers their ability to perform tasks that require logical reasoning or complex thought.

Sleepiness also impairs judgment, making the process of decision-making more difficult (3) _____ they can neither assess situations properly nor adequately focus on the problem. Furthermore, excessive lack of sleep also leads to memory impairment. Research suggests that the nerve connections that make memories are strengthened during sleep. It appears that different phases of sleep play different roles in consolidating new information into memories. (4) _____ it interferes with these cycles. Furthermore, chronic sleep deprivation can alter students' mood significantly. It causes irritability and anger and may lessen their ability to cope with stress, putting students at greater risk for depression. To recap, (5) _____ that measures should be taken to ensure them a healthy amount of sleep.

Choose the correct answer for (1)

  • discovering the true value of sleep or appreciating its benefits on demeanor
  • realizing how mental health problems affect motivation and ability to study
  • recognizing the toll that it takes on their own cognitive and mental health
  • acknowledging the correlation between sufficient sleep and their creativity

Choose the correct answer for (2)

  • additionally
  • consequently
  • accordingly
  • outwardly

Choose the correct answer for (3)

  • since
  • then
  • so
  • yet

Choose the correct answer for (4)

  • By the time sleep disturbances happen to students,
  • Should students' sleep be cut short or disrupted,
  • As soon as students suffer from sleep disruptions,
  • So severely have students disturbed sleep that

Choose the correct answer for (5)

  • once students' cognition and physical health are affected so severely by interrupted sleeping patterns
  • frequent sleep deprivation gives rise to poor performance and slow reaction in everyday life
  • chronic sleepiness is believed to put students at such high risk at school and in their daily life
  • constant lack of sleep has such adverse impacts on both students' cognitive and mental wellness

Write an academic essay of about 250 words on the following topic.  

"Al (artificial intelligence) tools such as ChatGPT, Google Translate, and Cognii are believed to greatly support people's study and work. In your opinion, how can students take advantage of Al tools but not become dependent on them?"

Use relevant examples and explanations to support your ideas.