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Mã đề thi 401
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each
of the following exchanges.
Question 1: Silas is talking to his roommate, Salah, about the Olympic Games.
- Silas: "Do you think our country can host the Olympic Games some day in the future?"
- Salah: "______. We can't afford such a big event."
. You can say that again
A
. I can't agree with you more
B
. Yes, you're right
C
. No, I don't think so
D
Question 2: Laura is telling Bob about her exam results.
- Laura: "______"
- Bob: "That's great. Congratulations!"
. I hope I'll pass the exam tomorrow.
A
. I've passed the exam with an A.
B
. I'll get the exam results tomorrow.
C
. I didn't do well in the exam.
D
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.
Question 3: Thanks to highly
technology, scientists have made many important
sophisticated
discoveries in different fields.
. accessible
A
. confusing
B
. effective
C
. advanced
D
Question 4: It is firmly believed that books are a primary means for
knowledge and information.
disseminating
. classifying
A
. distributing
B
. adopting
C
. inventing
D
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.
Question 5: With price increases on most necessities, many people have to
for fear of
tighten their belt
getting into financial difficulties.
. dress in loose clothes
A
. spend money freely
B
. save on daily expenses
C
. put on tighter belts
D
Question 6: Today the number of start-ups in Vietnam is
as the government has created
mounting
favourable conditions for them to develop their business.
. peaking
A
. varying
B
. decreasing
C
. rising
D
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.
Question 7:
. delay
A
s
. begin
B
s
. attract
C
s
. believe
D
s
Question 8:
.
A h
d
ea
.
B b
n
ea
.
C m l
ea
.
D t
m
ea
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 primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 9:
. sympathy
A
. poverty
B
. equipment
C
. character
D
Question 10:
. intend
A
. install
B
. follow
C
. decide
D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 11: It ______ to reason that Jason passed the exam with flying colours on account of his
working hard during the term.
. comes
A
. gets
B
. stands
C
. lays
D
Question 12: Our father suggested ______ to Da Nang for this summer holiday.
. to going
A
. going
B
. go
C
. to go
D
Question 13: The patients ______ with the new drug showed better signs of recovery than those
receiving conventional medicine.
. treated
A
. having treated
B
. treating
C
. who treated
D
Question 14: Only after she ______ from a severe illness did she realise the importance of good health.
.
A would recover
.
B has recovered
.
C had recovered
.
D was recovering
Question 15: Several measures have been proposed to ______ the problem of unemployment among
university graduates.
. pose
A
. admit
B
. address
C
. create
D
Question 16: There is no excuse for your late submission! You ______ the report by last Friday.
. mightn't have finished
A
. should have finished
B
. needn't have finished
C
. must have finished
D
Question 17: The presenter started his speech with a few ______ jokes to build rapport with the
audience.
. whole-hearted
A
. light-hearted
B
. soft-hearted
C
. kind-hearted
D
Question 18: It is advisable that the apprentice should be ______ to learn the ins and outs of the new job.
. permissive
A
. noticeable
B
. acceptable
C
. observant
D
Question 19: Mary rarely uses social networks, ______?
. isn't she
A
. does she
B
. doesn't she
C
. is she
D
Question 20: Candidates are advised to dress formally to make a good ______ on job interviewers.
.
A impress
.
B impressively
.
C impression
.
D impressive
Question 21: If Martin were here now, he ______ us to solve this difficult problem.
. would help
A
. helps
B
. will help
C
. has helped
D
Question 22: You shouldn't lose heart; success often comes to those who are not ______ by failures.
. left out
A
. put off
B
. switched off
C
. turned on
D
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.
Question 23: It
many sociologists that inadequate
may lead to an increase
concerns
parents skills
A
B
in the number of
of
.
incidents
juvenile delinquency
C
D
Question 24: It is
that
athletes have
to have
the ASEAN Para Games
disabled
an opportunity
A B C
their talents and efforts
.
recognised
D
Question 25: Teenagers
greatly influenced
not only their
but also their
.
is
by
parents
peers
A B C D
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.
Question 26: I find it useful to join the sports club.
. Joining the sports club is not useful for me.
A
. It is useful for me to join the sports club.
B
. I used to join the sports club.
C
. I never like joining the sports club.
D
Question 27: It is believed that modern farming methods have greatly improved farmers' lives.
. Farmers are believed to have enjoyed a much better life thanks to modern farming methods.
A
. Modern farming methods were believed to have greatly improved farmers' lives.
B
. Modern farming methods are believed to have had negative effects on farmers' lives.
C
.
D People believe that there is little improvement in farmers' lives thanks to modern farming methods.
Question 28: "Would you like to go to the show with me?" Anna said to Bella.
. Anna reminded Bella to go to the show with her.
A
.
B Anna persuaded Bella to go to the show with her.
.
C Anna encouraged Bella to go to the show with her.
. Anna invited Bella to go to the show with her.
D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each
pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 29: Mary left home to start an independent life. She realised how much her family meant to her.
.
A Only when Mary realised how much her family meant to her did she leave home to start an independent life.
.
B To realise how much her family meant to her, Mary decided to leave home to start an independent life.
. Not until Mary had left home to start an independent life did she realise how much her family
C
meant to her.
.
D Mary left home to start an independent life with a view to realising how much her family meant to her.
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Question 30: Kate completed her higher education. She then decided to travel the world before
getting a job.
. Without completing her higher education, Kate decided to travel the world before getting a job.
A
.
B Given that Kate decided to travel the world before getting a job, she completed her higher education.
. Having completed her higher education, Kate decided to travel the world before getting a job.
C
.
D Kate had scarcely travelled the world before getting a job when she completed her higher education.
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 31 to 35.
Urban development is having a direct impact on the weather in many cities worldwide. It has been
noticed that the difference
______ temperature is usually greater at night and the phenomenon
occurs in both winter and summer. Experts agree that this is due to urban development, when open
green spaces are replaced with asphalt roads and tall brick or concrete buildings. These materials retain
heat generated by the Sun and release it through the night. In Atlanta, in the US, this has even led to
thunderstorms
______ occur in the morning rather than, as is more common, in the afternoon.
Large cities around the world are adopting strategies to combat this issue
______ it is not
uncommon to find plants growing on top of roofs or down the walls of large buildings. In Singapore,
the government has
______ to transform it into a "city within a garden" and, in 2006, they held an
international competition calling for entries to develop a master plan to help bring this about. One
outcome was the creation of 18 "Supertrees" –
(31)
(32)
(33)
(34)
metal constructions resembling very tall trees. Each one
is a vertical freestanding garden and is
______
(35)
to exotic plants and ferns. They also contain solar
panels used to light the trees at night and also containers to collect rainwater, making them truly self-sufficient.
(Adapted from
by Pauline Cullen, Amanda French and Vanessa Jakeman)
"The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS"
:
Question 31
.
A on
.
B with
.
C in
.
D out
:
Question 32
. when
A
. which
B
. what
C
. where
D
:
Question 33
. or
A
. for
B
. and
C
. but
D
:
Question 34
. pledged
A
. committed
B
. confessed
C
. required
D
:
Question 35
. home
A
. house
B
. land
C
. place
D
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 36 to 42.
A letter of application is a sales letter in which you are both salesperson and product, for the
purpose of an application is to attract an employer's attention and persuade him or her to grant you an
interview. To do this, the letter presents what you can offer the employer, rather than what you want
from the job.
Like a résumé, the letter of application is a sample of your work and an opportunity to demonstrate
your skills and personality. If
is written with flair and understanding and prepared with professional
care, it is likely to be very effective. While the résumé must be factual, objective, and brief, the letter is
your chance to interpret and expand. It should state
how your background relates to the
specific job, and it should emphasise your strongest and most relevant characteristics. The letter should
demonstrate that you know both yourself and the company.
The letter of application must communicate your ambition and enthusiasm. Yet it must be modest.
It should be neither aggressive nor compliant: neither pat yourself on the back nor ask for sympathy. It
should never express dissatisfaction with the present or former job or employer. And you should avoid
discussing your reasons for leaving your last job.
Finally, it is best that you not
the subject on salary. Indeed, even if a job advertisement
requires that you mention your salary requirements, it is advisable simply to call them "negotiable."
However, when you go on an interview, you should be prepared to mention a salary range. For this
reason, you should investigate both your field and, if possible, the particular company. You don't want
to ask for less than you deserve or more than is reasonable.
it
explicitly
broach
(Adapted from
by Linda Lee and Erik Gundersen)
"Select Readings - Intermediate"
:
Question 36
What is the passage mainly about?
. Advice on how to find a good job
A
.
B Things to avoid during a job interview
. Tips for writing an effective letter of application
C
. Differences between a résumé and a letter of application
D
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Question 37
According to paragraph 1, in a letter of application, the applicant tries to ______.
.
A persuade the employer to grant him/her an interview
. get further information about the company
B
.
C advertise a product to attract more customers
. present what he/she wants from the job
D
:
Question 38
The word "
" in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
it
. the letter of application
A
. an opportunity
B
. your work
C
. the résumé
D
:
Question 39
The word "
" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
explicitly
. clearly
A
. shortly
B
. slightly
C
. quickly
D
:
Question 40
According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about a letter of application?
. It should express the applicant's dissatisfaction with his/her former employer.
A
. It should refer to the applicant's reasons for leaving his/her previous job.
B
.
C It should be written very briefly, but in a formal style.
. It should expand upon the information contained in the applicant's résumé.
D
:
Question 41
The word "
" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
broach
. avoid
A
. investigate
B
. introduce
C
. understand
D
:
Question 42
According to paragraph 4, in a job interview, the applicant should be ready to ______.
. accept any salary offered
A
. negotiate working conditions
B
. mention their expected salary range
C
. talk about the company's budget
D
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 43 to 50.
Henry is the undisputed star of Dronfield School near Sheffield. Whatever the achievements of
other members of the comprehensive school, it is Henry, with his soulful eyes and glossy hair, who has
hogged the limelight, appearing on television in Britain and abroad. Yet despite all the public
, Henry stirs up no envy or resentment among the 2000 students – in fact, they all adore him.
The dog, who first arrived six months ago, is a super dog, who has improved students' behaviour and
encouraged more students to focus on their academic achievement.
It was Andrew's teacher, Wendy Brown and the school counsellor, Julie Smart, who first proposed
buying a school dog. "Julie and I were talking one day about how looking after dogs can positively
affect children's conduct," says Brown. "We did some research and discovered that the presence of pets
has been shown to be therapeutic. A number of studies have shown that animals improve recovery after
surgery or illness and have a calming influence on people in a lot of settings. Some of my kids can be
and some of the children Julie counsels have terrible problems."
Could the school dog become a craze? Other schools such as the Mulberry Bush, a primary school
for children with behavioural problems, have stepped forward to point out they already have
. Rosie
Johnston, a Mulberry staff member has been bringing her golden retriever, Muskoka, into school for
three years. Apart from being a calming influence, Muskoka even plays his part in literacy lessons.
Children at the school can be too shy to read to adults so they read to Muskoka. "Their anxiety about
mispronouncing something or getting the words in the wrong order is reduced when they read to him,"
says Johnston.
Psychologist Dr Deborah Wells from Queen's University Belfast specialises in animal-human
interaction. She believes that the underlying key to the Henry effect is that dogs offer unconditional
love and that cheers up adults and children and helps with self-esteem. But traditionalist Chris
Woodhead, the former chief inspector of schools says, "I don't see why a teacher cannot create a
positive learning environment through the subject they teach and their personality. Dogs strike me as a
bit of a publicity stunt. It's the kind of sentimental story journalists love." Despite this sentiment, Henry
remains as popular as ever.
adulation
Andrew Wainwright, a student at Dronfield School, says there is something magical and calming
about being able to interact with Henry during his time at the school's catch-up classes, and that if he
falls behind, that opportunity will be denied. Even doubting staff have finally been won round. Perhaps
that is because Henry, who lies on the floor during staff meetings, has also had a calming effect on them.
a
handful
one
(Adapted from
by Roy Norris and Amanda French with Miles Hordern)
"Ready for Advanced"
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Question 43
Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
. Having School Dogs: Pros and Cons
A
. Henry – a Super Dog in Dronfield School
B
. School Dogs: Useful Classroom Assistants
C
. Keeping School Dogs – a Prevalent Trend
D
:
Question 44
The word "
" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
adulation
. excessive admiration
A
. deserved attention
B
.
C considerable controversy
. unrealistic expectation
D
:
Question 45
The phrase "
" in paragraph 3 is probably descriptive of a child who is ______.
a handful
. difficult to control
A
. reluctant to explore
B
. inclined to disagree
C
. impossible to understand
D
:
Question 46
Which of the following is mentioned in paragraph 3 as a potential impact of keeping a pet?
. A stronger tendency to misbehave
A
. Better recovery from illness
B
. A greater desire to influence others
C
. Long-term changes in conduct
D
:
Question 47
The word "
" in paragraph 4 refers to _______.
one
. a school dog
A
. a craze
B
.
C a Mulberry staff member
. a primary school
D
:
Question 48
According to paragraph 4, which of the following is one of the roles played by Muskoka
at the Mulberry Bush?
. Minimising the number of words mispronounced by its students
A
. Helping its students to reduce their fear of making mistakes
B
. Relieving its teaching staff of unnecessary workload
C
. Encouraging a more proactive approach to teaching literacy
D
:
Question 49
Which of the following best summarises Chris Woodhead's viewpoint in paragraph 5?
. Teachers underestimate the role of dogs in literacy lessons.
A
. Schools have dogs just to attract media attention.
B
. Students and dogs are inseparable companions in the classroom setting.
C
. Dogs are capable of enlivening classroom atmosphere.
D
:
Question 50
Which of the following is implied in the passage?
. Rosie Johnston is more experienced than Wendy Brown in working with animals.
A
. Interaction with Henry is used to boost students' learning motivation at Dronfield School.
B
. Administrators at Dronfield School are sceptical as to whether Henry's companion will benefit
C
their students.
. Wendy Brown and Julie Smart are dedicated animal rights activists who wish to get their message
D
across to young people.
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