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ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2019 – LẦN 2 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (Đề 30)

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Câu 1:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.

________every major judo title, Mark retired from international competition.

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Đáp án  B.

Tạm dịch: Mark nghỉ không tham gia các trận đấu quốc tế sau khi đã giành được đủ các danh hiệu lớn về judo.

Khi có hai hành động ngắn, hành động này xảy ran gay sau hành động kia, chúng ta có thể dung dạng “-ing” để mô tả hành động đầu tiên.

→ Ving, S + V(2)

Ex: Asking for direction, he drove to her house.

Nếu một trong hai hành động xảy ra lâu, chúng ta phải sử dụng thì hoàn thành.

Having PP, S + V(2)

Ex: Having prepared the breakfast for the whole family, my mother went to work.


Câu 2:

The opposition will be elected into government at the next election, without a________ of a doubt.

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Đáp án B.

Cụm cố định: A shadow ò a doubt: sự nghi ngờ

Cấu trúc: Beyond the shadow ò a doubt: không hề nghi ngờ


Câu 3:

She was ________ out of 115 applicants for the position of managing Director.

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Đáp án B

A, short-changed (v): trả thiếu tiền, đối xử với ai không công bằng

Ex: I think I’ve been short-changed at the bar.

B. short-listed (v): sang lọc, chọn lựa

- shortlist sb/sth (for sth)

Ex: Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will contacted by the end of the week.

Ex: Her novel was shortlisted for the Booker Prize.

C. short-sighted (adj): cận thị, thiển cận

D. short-handed (adj): không đủ công nhân, không đủ người giúp việc

Tạm dịch: Cô ấy đã được chọn từ 115 ứng viên cho chức vụ giám đốc điều hành.


Câu 4:

It seems that the world record for this event is almost impossible to ________

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Đáp án B.

- to beat the record: phá vỡ kỷ lục (~ break the record).


Câu 5:

The smell was so bad that it completely ________ us off our food.

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Đáp án D.

A. to set off (phrV): khởi hành

Ex: We are going to set off at 5 o’clock so don’t stay up late.

B. to take off (phrV): (sự nghiệp) phát triển, (máy bay) cất cánh.

Ex: The plane takes off at 12:30

C. to get off (phrV): khởi hành

Ex: We’ll get off after lunch.

D. to put sb of (phrV): làm ai không thích cái gì, không tin tưởng ai.

Ex: Don’t be put off by its appearance = It tastes delicious!


Câu 6:

He has been waiting for this letter for days, and at ________ it has come.

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Đáp án A.

A. at (long) last = finally. Ex: At last, we got home.

B. in the end: cuối cùng. Ex: He applied for different positions and in the end worked as an assistant.

C. at present = D. at the moment = now.

Ex: She’s out at present! Can you leave a message?


Câu 7:

It is ________opportunity to see African wildlife in its natural environment.

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Đáp án C.

It is the unique opportunity/chance for sb to do sth: Đây là cơ hội đặc biệt cho ai làm gì (nhấn mạnh đến sự xác định của cơ hội này).


Câu 8:

If I ________ the same problem you had as a child, I might not have succeeded in life as you have.

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Đáp án C.

Động từ ở vế chính là might not have succeeded → Đây là câu điều kiện 3.

Tạm dịch: Nếu mà tôi gặp phải những vấn đề như bạn lúc còn bé thì tôi có lẽ cũng sẽ không được thành công trong cuộc sống như bạn.


Câu 9:

Delegates will meet with ________ from industry and the government.

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Đáp án C.

A. represent (v): đại diện cho

B. representative (adj): tỉnh đại diện

C. representatives (n): người đại diện

D. presenter: người trình bày

Vậy chọn đáp án C. representatives (n): người đại diện (phù hợp với delegates – phái đoàn, đại biểu).

Tạm dịch: Phái đoàn sẽ gặp gỡ đại diện ngành công nghiệp và chính phủ.


Câu 10:

Determining the mineral content of soil samples is an exacting process; ________ experts must perform detail tests to analyze soil specimens.

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Đáp án D.

Tạm dịch: Xác định lượng chất khoáng trong đất là quá trình đòi hỏi sự chính xác; vì vậy, các chuyên gia phải tiến hành kiểm tra chi tiết những mẫu đất.

A. so that: cốt để

Ex: She didn’t lock the door so that he could get into the house.

B. however: tuy nhiên

Ex: He was ill. However, he went to school, and sat the exam.

C. afterwards: sau đó.

Ex: Afterwards she felt guilty about what she had done.

D. therefore: bởi vậy, bởi thế, cho nên


Câu 11:

Peter and Thomas are talking about their mission.

          Peter: “Is it important?”

          Thomas: “________”

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Đáp án B.

Tạm dịch: Peter: chuyện đó có quan trọng không? Thomas: Đó là vấn đề sống còn đấy! (a matter of life and death).


Câu 12:

Ann is asking Mathew’s opinion after biology class.

          Ann: “Does the global warming worry you?”

          Mathew: “________”

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Đáp án C.

Tạm dịch: Ann: Việc Trái Đất nóng lên có làm bạn lo lắng không? Mathew: Tôi không thể chịu đựng được khi suy nghĩ về vấn đề đó.

- can’t bear doing/to do sth: can’t accept and deal with st unpleasant: không thể chịu đựng được phải làm gì

Ex:  She can’t bear to be slandered = She can’t bear being slandered: Cô ấy không thể chịu đựng việc bị vu khống.

- bear sb doing sth: chịu đựng ai làm gì

Ex: I can’t bear you doing that.


Câu 13:

You look exhausted. You ________ in the garden all day.

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Đáp án A.

- must have + been + V-ing: ắt hẳn đã, chỉ một phán đoán tính lập luận, chắc chắn, nhấn mạnh đến tính kéo dài của hành động.

Ex: He has a sore throat after a 5-hours lecture. He must have been talking too much.

- must have + PP: ắt hẳn đã, chỉ một phán đoán tính lập luận, chắc chắn, nhấn đến chính hành động

Ex: He sweated a lot. He must have run here to catch up with you.


Câu 14:

I’ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my ________.

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Đáp án D.

- cup of tea: sở thích. Ex: Classical music is not my cup of tea.

- piece of cake: chuyện dễ dàng.

 Ex: Learning poems by heart í a piece of cake to me


Câu 15:

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 the pronunciation in each of the following questions.

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Đáp án D.

A. spear/spiǝ/ (n): cái giáo, cái mác, cái thương

B. gear/giǝ/ (n): cơ cấu, thiết bị, dụng cụ; đồ gá lắp, phụ tùng

C. fear/fiǝ/ (n): sự sợ, sự sợ hãi

D. pear/peǝ/ (n): quả lê

Đáp án chính xác là D vì phần gạch chân được đọc là âm /eǝ/ khác với những đáp án còn lại đọc âm /iǝ/.


Câu 16:

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 the pronunciation in each of the following questions.

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Đáp án B.

A. performed/pǝ’fɔ:md/ (v): trình diễn

B. finished/’fɪnɪʃt/ (v): hoàn thành

C. interviewed/’ɪntǝvju:d/ (v): phỏng vấn

D. delivered/dɪ’lɪvǝd/ (v): phân phát

Đáp án chính xác là B vì phần gạch chân được đọc là âm /t/ khác với những đáp án còn lại đọc âm /d/.


Câu 18:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Wealthy people have always desired and wear precious stones because their beauty is lasting.

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Đáp án B.

đổi wear thành worn.

Cấu trúc song song: phía trước là thì hiện tại hoàn thành thì động từ sau “and” cũng phải đảm bảo đúng theo thì này


Câu 20:

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.

His physical condition was not an impediment to his carrer as a violinist.

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Đáp án C.

- impediment (n): trở ngại, sự ngăn cản phát triển  >< C. furtherance (n): sự tiến bộ

Ex: He took the actions in the furtherance of his career.

A. hindrance (n): trở ngại

Ex: We were allowed to travel around the country without hindrance.

B. obstruction (n): sự ngáng đường

Ex: The abandoned car caused an obstruction.

D. setback (n): vấn đề, khó khan

Ex: The rumor of his corruption was a serious setback to his career.


Câu 21:

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.

The ship went down although strenuous efforts were made to save it.

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Đáp án D.

- strenuous (adj): tích cực  >< half-hearted (adj): nửa vời, không nỗ lực hết mình

Ex: He made strenuous efforts to pass the entrance university exam.

- forceful = assertive (adj): quyết tâm

Ex: a forceful personality.


Câu 22:

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.

Criticism

          The volume of traffic in many cities in the world today continues to expand. This (22) ________ many problems, including serious air pollution, lengthy delays, and the greater risk (23) ________ accidents. Clearly, something must be done, but it is often difficult to persuade people to change their habits and leave their cars at home.

          One possible approach is to make it more expensive for people to use their cars be increasing changes for parking and bringing in tougher fines for anyone who (24) ________ the law. In addition, drivers could be required to pay for using particular routes at different times of the day. This system, also known as ‘road pricing’, is already being introduced in a number of cities, using a special electronic card (25) ________ to windscreen of the car.

          Another ways of dealing with the problem is to provide cheap parking on the outskirts of the city, and strictly control the number of vehicles allowed into the centre. Drivers and their passengers then use a special bus service for the final stage of their journey.

          Of course, the most important (26) ________ is to provide good public transport. However, to get people to give up the comfort their cars, public transport must be felt to be reliable, convenient and comfortable, with fares charged at an acceptable level.

Điền vào ô 22

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Đáp án A.

Tạm dịch: The volume of traffic in many citites in the world today continues to expand. This ________ many problems: Lượng giao thông ở nhiều thành phố hiện nay đang tiếp tục tăng cao. Điều này ________ nhiều vấn đề…

Loại invent (phát minh) ngay từ đầu vì không hợp nghĩa. Mặc dù cả 3 từ cause, result và lead đều mang nghĩa dẫn đến kết quả gì đó nhưng lại có cách dung khác nhau:

A. cause sth (v):

Ex: Heavy traffc is causing delays on the freeway: Ách tắc giao thông đang gây ra việc trì hoãn trên đường cao tốc.

B. result in something = cause (v):

Ex: An accident that resulted in the death of two passengers: Một vụ tai nạn gây ra cái chết của hai hành khách.

C. lead to something (v):

Ex: The events that led to the start of the First World War: Những sự kiện dẫn đến sự khởi đầu của chiến tranh thế giới thứ nhất.

Ta thấy chỉ có đáp án A là phù hợp với cấu trúc trong bài.


Câu 23:

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.

Criticism

          The volume of traffic in many cities in the world today continues to expand. This (22) ________ many problems, including serious air pollution, lengthy delays, and the greater risk (23) ________ accidents. Clearly, something must be done, but it is often difficult to persuade people to change their habits and leave their cars at home.

          One possible approach is to make it more expensive for people to use their cars be increasing changes for parking and bringing in tougher fines for anyone who (24) ________ the law. In addition, drivers could be required to pay for using particular routes at different times of the day. This system, also known as ‘road pricing’, is already being introduced in a number of cities, using a special electronic card (25) ________ to windscreen of the car.

          Another ways of dealing with the problem is to provide cheap parking on the outskirts of the city, and strictly control the number of vehicles allowed into the centre. Drivers and their passengers then use a special bus service for the final stage of their journey.

          Of course, the most important (26) ________ is to provide good public transport. However, to get people to give up the comfort their cars, public transport must be felt to be reliable, convenient and comfortable, with fares charged at an acceptable level.

Điền vào ô 23

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Đáp án A.

Tạm dịch: …including serious air pollution, lengthy delays, and the greater risk ________ accidents: bao gồm ô nhiễm không khí nghiêm trọng, sự chậm trễ kéo dài, và nguy cơ tai nạn cao hơn.

- risk + of sth: nguy cơ, nguy hại.

Ex: Building work has a high risk of accident


Câu 24:

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.

Criticism

          The volume of traffic in many cities in the world today continues to expand. This (22) ________ many problems, including serious air pollution, lengthy delays, and the greater risk (23) ________ accidents. Clearly, something must be done, but it is often difficult to persuade people to change their habits and leave their cars at home.

          One possible approach is to make it more expensive for people to use their cars be increasing changes for parking and bringing in tougher fines for anyone who (24) ________ the law. In addition, drivers could be required to pay for using particular routes at different times of the day. This system, also known as ‘road pricing’, is already being introduced in a number of cities, using a special electronic card (25) ________ to windscreen of the car.

          Another ways of dealing with the problem is to provide cheap parking on the outskirts of the city, and strictly control the number of vehicles allowed into the centre. Drivers and their passengers then use a special bus service for the final stage of their journey.

          Of course, the most important (26) ________ is to provide good public transport. However, to get people to give up the comfort their cars, public transport must be felt to be reliable, convenient and comfortable, with fares charged at an acceptable level.

Điền vào ô 24

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Đáp án C.

Tạm dịch: ...bringing in tougher fines for anyone who (24) ________ the law: đưa ra những mức phạt nặng cho bất cứ ai ________ luật pháp.

Cụm từ: break the law: phá luật, vi phạm luật.

Ex: Should people do what they think is right even when it means breaking the law?: Mọi người có nên làm những gì mà họ cho là đúng mặc dù điều đó trái với luật pháp không?


Câu 25:

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.

Criticism

          The volume of traffic in many cities in the world today continues to expand. This (22) ________ many problems, including serious air pollution, lengthy delays, and the greater risk (23) ________ accidents. Clearly, something must be done, but it is often difficult to persuade people to change their habits and leave their cars at home.

          One possible approach is to make it more expensive for people to use their cars be increasing changes for parking and bringing in tougher fines for anyone who (24) ________ the law. In addition, drivers could be required to pay for using particular routes at different times of the day. This system, also known as ‘road pricing’, is already being introduced in a number of cities, using a special electronic card (25) ________ to windscreen of the car.

          Another ways of dealing with the problem is to provide cheap parking on the outskirts of the city, and strictly control the number of vehicles allowed into the centre. Drivers and their passengers then use a special bus service for the final stage of their journey.

          Of course, the most important (26) ________ is to provide good public transport. However, to get people to give up the comfort their cars, public transport must be felt to be reliable, convenient and comfortable, with fares charged at an acceptable level.

Điền vào ô 25

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Đáp án A.

Tạm dịch: …using a special electronic card ________ to windscreen of the car: sử dụng thẻ điện tử đặc biệt ________ vào kính chắn gió của xe.

Phân biệt:

A. fix: dính chặt, đính lên

Ex: to fix a shelf to the wall; to fix a post in the ground.

B. join = connect: nối liền.

Ex: Join the 2 sections of the pipe together.

C. build: xây dựng.

Ex: We are building a cottage.

D. place: đặt, để.

Ex: He placed his hand on her shoulder.

Đáp án A. fix hoàn toàn hợp về ngữ nghĩa và cấu trúc (kết hợp với giới từ “to”)


Câu 26:

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.

Criticism

          The volume of traffic in many cities in the world today continues to expand. This (22) ________ many problems, including serious air pollution, lengthy delays, and the greater risk (23) ________ accidents. Clearly, something must be done, but it is often difficult to persuade people to change their habits and leave their cars at home.

          One possible approach is to make it more expensive for people to use their cars be increasing changes for parking and bringing in tougher fines for anyone who (24) ________ the law. In addition, drivers could be required to pay for using particular routes at different times of the day. This system, also known as ‘road pricing’, is already being introduced in a number of cities, using a special electronic card (25) ________ to windscreen of the car.

          Another ways of dealing with the problem is to provide cheap parking on the outskirts of the city, and strictly control the number of vehicles allowed into the centre. Drivers and their passengers then use a special bus service for the final stage of their journey.

          Of course, the most important (26) ________ is to provide good public transport. However, to get people to give up the comfort their cars, public transport must be felt to be reliable, convenient and comfortable, with fares charged at an acceptable level.

Điền vào ô 26

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Đáp án B.

Tạm dịch: Of course, the most important ________ is to provide good public transport: Đương nhiên ________ quan trọng nhất là cung cấp hệ thống giao thông công cộng tốt.

A. thought (n): suy nghĩ

Ex: Erika had a sudden thought. “Why don’t you come with me?”: Erika đột nhiên có suy nghĩ: “Tại sao bạn không đi với tôi?”

B. thing (n): điều, thứ, vật

Ex: The first thing to do is to give them food and shelter: Điều đầu tiên phải làm là cho họ đồ ăn và nơi ở.

C. work (n): công việc (không đếm được, không sử dụng số nhiều).

D. event (n): sự kiện.

Ex: Leaving home was a mảo event in his life.

Ta thấy rằng đáp án phù hợp nhất về ngữ nghĩa là B.


Câu 27:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicated the word differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each hof the following questions.

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Đáp án A.

A nhấn trọng âm ở âm tiết thứ 1, còn lại nhấn âm thứ 2.

A. mutually / ‘mju:tʃuǝli/ (adv): lẫn nhau, qua lại

Ex: Can we find a mutually convenient time to meet?

B. apologize / ǝ’pɒlǝdʒaɪz/ (v): xin lỗi, tạ lỗi

Ex: - Go and apologize to her.

      - We apologize for the late departure of thí flight.

C. permission / pǝ’mɪʃn/ (n): sự cho phép

D. reaction / ri’ækʃn/ (n): sự phản tác dụng, sự phản ứng lại


Câu 28:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicated the word differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each hof the following questions.

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Đáp án B.

B nhấn trọng âm ở âm tiết thứ 1, còn lại nhấn âm thứ 2.

A. survival / sǝ’vaɪvl/ (n): sự sống sót, người còn lại; vật sót lại (của một thời kỳ đã qua); tàn dư, tàn tích

B. industry / ‘ɪndǝstri/ (n): công nghiệp

C. endangered / ɪn’deɪndʒǝd/ (adj): bị nguy hiểm

D. commercial / kǝ’mɜ:ʃl/ (adj): (thuộc) buôn bán;(thuộc) thương mại; (thuộc) thương nghiệp


Câu 29:

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

Nowadays, there have still been some decisions by sports referees which are likely to be either unsatisfactory or problematic.

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Đáp án B.

- problematic (adj) = arguable: đáng ngờ, gây tranh cãi.

Ex: The situation is more problematic than we first thought.

A. strict (adj): nghiêm khắc. Ex: a strict teacher.

C. tacful (adj): khéo léo (cư xử).

D. firm (adj): chắc chắn. Ex: a firm believer in communism.

Tạm dịch: Hiện nay trong thể thao, vẫn còn có 1 số quyết định của trọng tài mà có thể không thỏa đáng hoặc khó hiểu.


Câu 30:

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

Nobel’s original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used for the awards which vary from $30,000 to $125,000

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Đáp án D.

- legacy (n) =  bequest (n) = inheritance (n): phần tài sản để lại cho ai sau khi chết

A. fortune (n): kho báu, vật có nhiều giá trị.

Ex: The car costs me a fortune (cost me a lot of money).

B. prize (n): giải thưởng.

Ex: Nancy was awarded the prize.

C. heritage (n): di sản.

Ex: The building is part of our national heritage.


Câu 31:

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.

          Of all modern instruments, the violin is apparently one of the simplest. It consists in essence of a hollow, varnished wooden sound box, or resonator, and a long neck covered with a fingerboard, along which four strings are stretched at high tension. The beauty of design, shape, and decoration is no accident. The proportions of the instrument are determined almost entirely by acoustical; considerations. Its simplicity of appearance is deceptive. About 70 parts are involved in the construction of a violin. Its tone and its outstanding range of expressiveness make it an ideal solo instrument. No less important, however, is its role as an orchestral and chamber instrument. In combination with the larger and deeper-sounding members of the same family, the violins form the nucleus of the modern symphony orchestra.

          The violin has been in existence since about 1550. Its importance as an instrument in its own right dates from the early 1600’s, when it first became standard in Italian opera orchestras. Its stature as an orchestral instrument was raised further when in 1626 Louis XIII of France established at his court the orchestra known as Les vinq-quatre violons du Roy (The King’s 24 Violins), which was to become widely famous later in the century.

          In its early history, the violin had a dull and rather quiet tone resulting from the fact that the strings were thick and were attached to the body of the instrument very loosely. During the eighteenth and nineteenth century, exciting technical changes were inspired by such composer-violinists as Vivaldi and Tartini. Their instrumental compositions demanded a fuller, clearer, and more brilliant tone that was produced by using thinner strings and a far higher string tension. Small changes had to be made to the violin’s internal structure and to the fingerboard so that they could withstand the extra strain. Accordingly, a higher standard of performance was achieved, in terms of both facility and interpretation. Left-hand technique was considerably elaborated, and new fingering patterns on the fingerboard were developed for very high notes.

The word “standard” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.

Xem đáp án

Đáp án B.

Key words: standard, paragraph 2, closest in meaning

Clues: The violin has been in existence since about 1550. Its importance as an instrument in its own right dates from the early 1600’s, when it first became standard in Italian opera orchestras: Violin đã tồn tại từ khoảng năm 1550. Nó được coi là một nhạc cụ quan trọng bắt đầu từ đầu những năm 1600, khi nó lần đầu tiên trở thành tiêu chuẩn trong các dàn nhạc opera của Ý.

A. practical (adj): thiết thực

B. customary (adj): thông thường

C. possible (adj): hợp lí, có thể thực hiện được

D. (unusual (adj): khác thường

Như vậy chỉ có đáp án B gần nghĩa nhất với standard (adj): tiêu chuẩn, thông thường.


Câu 32:

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.

          Of all modern instruments, the violin is apparently one of the simplest. It consists in essence of a hollow, varnished wooden sound box, or resonator, and a long neck covered with a fingerboard, along which four strings are stretched at high tension. The beauty of design, shape, and decoration is no accident. The proportions of the instrument are determined almost entirely by acoustical; considerations. Its simplicity of appearance is deceptive. About 70 parts are involved in the construction of a violin. Its tone and its outstanding range of expressiveness make it an ideal solo instrument. No less important, however, is its role as an orchestral and chamber instrument. In combination with the larger and deeper-sounding members of the same family, the violins form the nucleus of the modern symphony orchestra.

          The violin has been in existence since about 1550. Its importance as an instrument in its own right dates from the early 1600’s, when it first became standard in Italian opera orchestras. Its stature as an orchestral instrument was raised further when in 1626 Louis XIII of France established at his court the orchestra known as Les vinq-quatre violons du Roy (The King’s 24 Violins), which was to become widely famous later in the century.

          In its early history, the violin had a dull and rather quiet tone resulting from the fact that the strings were thick and were attached to the body of the instrument very loosely. During the eighteenth and nineteenth century, exciting technical changes were inspired by such composer-violinists as Vivaldi and Tartini. Their instrumental compositions demanded a fuller, clearer, and more brilliant tone that was produced by using thinner strings and a far higher string tension. Small changes had to be made to the violin’s internal structure and to the fingerboard so that they could withstand the extra strain. Accordingly, a higher standard of performance was achieved, in terms of both facility and interpretation. Left-hand technique was considerably elaborated, and new fingering patterns on the fingerboard were developed for very high notes.

“The King’s 24 Violins” is mentioned to illustrate ________.

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Đáp án B.

Key words:  The King’s 24 Violins, illustrate.

Clues: “Its stature as an orchestral instrument was raised further when in 1626 Louis XIII of France established at his court the orchestra known as Les vinq-quatre violons du Roy (The King’s 24 Violins), which was to become widely famous later in the century”: Vị thế của violon với tư cách là một nhạc cụ trong dàn nhạc được nâng cao hơn vào năm 1626 khi vua Louis XIII của nước Pháp thành lập một dàn nhạc tại cung điện của mình gọi là Les vinq-quatre violons du Roy, mà về sau trở nên nổi tiếng rộng rãi.

Như vậy The King’s 24 Violins được đề cập mục đích để minh họa cho việc violion trở thành một nhạc cụ nổi tiếng như thế nào → đáp án đúng là B. how the violin became a renowned instrument.


Câu 33:

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.

          Of all modern instruments, the violin is apparently one of the simplest. It consists in essence of a hollow, varnished wooden sound box, or resonator, and a long neck covered with a fingerboard, along which four strings are stretched at high tension. The beauty of design, shape, and decoration is no accident. The proportions of the instrument are determined almost entirely by acoustical; considerations. Its simplicity of appearance is deceptive. About 70 parts are involved in the construction of a violin. Its tone and its outstanding range of expressiveness make it an ideal solo instrument. No less important, however, is its role as an orchestral and chamber instrument. In combination with the larger and deeper-sounding members of the same family, the violins form the nucleus of the modern symphony orchestra.

          The violin has been in existence since about 1550. Its importance as an instrument in its own right dates from the early 1600’s, when it first became standard in Italian opera orchestras. Its stature as an orchestral instrument was raised further when in 1626 Louis XIII of France established at his court the orchestra known as Les vinq-quatre violons du Roy (The King’s 24 Violins), which was to become widely famous later in the century.

          In its early history, the violin had a dull and rather quiet tone resulting from the fact that the strings were thick and were attached to the body of the instrument very loosely. During the eighteenth and nineteenth century, exciting technical changes were inspired by such composer-violinists as Vivaldi and Tartini. Their instrumental compositions demanded a fuller, clearer, and more brilliant tone that was produced by using thinner strings and a far higher string tension. Small changes had to be made to the violin’s internal structure and to the fingerboard so that they could withstand the extra strain. Accordingly, a higher standard of performance was achieved, in terms of both facility and interpretation. Left-hand technique was considerably elaborated, and new fingering patterns on the fingerboard were developed for very high notes.

What is the main idea presented in paragraph 3?

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Đáp án B.

Key words: main idea, paragraph 3.

Đoạn văn nói về quá trình thay đổi của violin. Những từ để nhận biết: “In its early history”, “During the eighteenth and nineteenth century”, “Small changes”…

Ta chọn đáp án B. The violin has been modified to fit its evolving musical functions: Violin đã được sửa đổi đề phù hợp với chức năng âm nhạc ngày càng phát triển của nó.


Câu 34:

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.

          Of all modern instruments, the violin is apparently one of the simplest. It consists in essence of a hollow, varnished wooden sound box, or resonator, and a long neck covered with a fingerboard, along which four strings are stretched at high tension. The beauty of design, shape, and decoration is no accident. The proportions of the instrument are determined almost entirely by acoustical; considerations. Its simplicity of appearance is deceptive. About 70 parts are involved in the construction of a violin. Its tone and its outstanding range of expressiveness make it an ideal solo instrument. No less important, however, is its role as an orchestral and chamber instrument. In combination with the larger and deeper-sounding members of the same family, the violins form the nucleus of the modern symphony orchestra.

          The violin has been in existence since about 1550. Its importance as an instrument in its own right dates from the early 1600’s, when it first became standard in Italian opera orchestras. Its stature as an orchestral instrument was raised further when in 1626 Louis XIII of France established at his court the orchestra known as Les vinq-quatre violons du Roy (The King’s 24 Violins), which was to become widely famous later in the century.

          In its early history, the violin had a dull and rather quiet tone resulting from the fact that the strings were thick and were attached to the body of the instrument very loosely. During the eighteenth and nineteenth century, exciting technical changes were inspired by such composer-violinists as Vivaldi and Tartini. Their instrumental compositions demanded a fuller, clearer, and more brilliant tone that was produced by using thinner strings and a far higher string tension. Small changes had to be made to the violin’s internal structure and to the fingerboard so that they could withstand the extra strain. Accordingly, a higher standard of performance was achieved, in terms of both facility and interpretation. Left-hand technique was considerably elaborated, and new fingering patterns on the fingerboard were developed for very high notes.

The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to ________.

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Đáp án B.

Key words: they, paragraph 3.

Clue: “Small changes had to be made to the violin’s internal structure and to the fingerboard so that they…” (Cần thực hiện vài thay đổi nhỏ tới cấu trúc bên trong và bàn phím của violin để chúng…)

Đáp án đúng là B. internal structure and fingerboard.


Câu 35:

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.

          Of all modern instruments, the violin is apparently one of the simplest. It consists in essence of a hollow, varnished wooden sound box, or resonator, and a long neck covered with a fingerboard, along which four strings are stretched at high tension. The beauty of design, shape, and decoration is no accident. The proportions of the instrument are determined almost entirely by acoustical; considerations. Its simplicity of appearance is deceptive. About 70 parts are involved in the construction of a violin. Its tone and its outstanding range of expressiveness make it an ideal solo instrument. No less important, however, is its role as an orchestral and chamber instrument. In combination with the larger and deeper-sounding members of the same family, the violins form the nucleus of the modern symphony orchestra.

          The violin has been in existence since about 1550. Its importance as an instrument in its own right dates from the early 1600’s, when it first became standard in Italian opera orchestras. Its stature as an orchestral instrument was raised further when in 1626 Louis XIII of France established at his court the orchestra known as Les vinq-quatre violons du Roy (The King’s 24 Violins), which was to become widely famous later in the century.

          In its early history, the violin had a dull and rather quiet tone resulting from the fact that the strings were thick and were attached to the body of the instrument very loosely. During the eighteenth and nineteenth century, exciting technical changes were inspired by such composer-violinists as Vivaldi and Tartini. Their instrumental compositions demanded a fuller, clearer, and more brilliant tone that was produced by using thinner strings and a far higher string tension. Small changes had to be made to the violin’s internal structure and to the fingerboard so that they could withstand the extra strain. Accordingly, a higher standard of performance was achieved, in terms of both facility and interpretation. Left-hand technique was considerably elaborated, and new fingering patterns on the fingerboard were developed for very high notes.

According to the passage, early violins were different from modern violins in that early violins ________.

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Đáp án B.

Key words: early violin, different from modern violins.

Clue: “In its early history, the violin had a dull and rather quiet tone resulting from the fact that the strings were thick”: Trong lịch sử ban đầu của nó, violin có một giai điệu buồn tẻ và khá yên tĩnh, bởi thực tế dây đàn rất mỏng.

Đây chính là điểm khác biệt giữa violin ban đầu và violin hiện đại. Violin ban đầu cho ra những giai điệu êm và dịu hơn. Đáp án đúng phải là B. produced softer tones.


Câu 36:

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.

          Of all modern instruments, the violin is apparently one of the simplest. It consists in essence of a hollow, varnished wooden sound box, or resonator, and a long neck covered with a fingerboard, along which four strings are stretched at high tension. The beauty of design, shape, and decoration is no accident. The proportions of the instrument are determined almost entirely by acoustical; considerations. Its simplicity of appearance is deceptive. About 70 parts are involved in the construction of a violin. Its tone and its outstanding range of expressiveness make it an ideal solo instrument. No less important, however, is its role as an orchestral and chamber instrument. In combination with the larger and deeper-sounding members of the same family, the violins form the nucleus of the modern symphony orchestra.

          The violin has been in existence since about 1550. Its importance as an instrument in its own right dates from the early 1600’s, when it first became standard in Italian opera orchestras. Its stature as an orchestral instrument was raised further when in 1626 Louis XIII of France established at his court the orchestra known as Les vinq-quatre violons du Roy (The King’s 24 Violins), which was to become widely famous later in the century.

          In its early history, the violin had a dull and rather quiet tone resulting from the fact that the strings were thick and were attached to the body of the instrument very loosely. During the eighteenth and nineteenth century, exciting technical changes were inspired by such composer-violinists as Vivaldi and Tartini. Their instrumental compositions demanded a fuller, clearer, and more brilliant tone that was produced by using thinner strings and a far higher string tension. Small changes had to be made to the violin’s internal structure and to the fingerboard so that they could withstand the extra strain. Accordingly, a higher standard of performance was achieved, in terms of both facility and interpretation. Left-hand technique was considerably elaborated, and new fingering patterns on the fingerboard were developed for very high notes.

According to the passage which of the following contributes to a dull sound being produced by a violin?

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Đáp án D.

Key words: contributes to a dull sound, produced by, violin.

Clue: “Their instrumental compositions demanded a fuller, clearer, and more brilliant tone that was produced by using thinner strings and a far higher string tension”: Tổ hợp nhạc cụ của họ đòi hỏi một tông âm đầy đặc hơn, rõ rang hơn và nổi bật hơn được tạo ra bằng cách sử dụng những dây thanh mỏng hơn và căng hơn nhiều.

Như vậy “dull sound” (âm thanh khô khốc) trước đây một phần là do dây thanh không đủ mỏng và căng. Vậy đáp án đúng là D. Thick strings.


Câu 37:

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.

          Of all modern instruments, the violin is apparently one of the simplest. It consists in essence of a hollow, varnished wooden sound box, or resonator, and a long neck covered with a fingerboard, along which four strings are stretched at high tension. The beauty of design, shape, and decoration is no accident. The proportions of the instrument are determined almost entirely by acoustical; considerations. Its simplicity of appearance is deceptive. About 70 parts are involved in the construction of a violin. Its tone and its outstanding range of expressiveness make it an ideal solo instrument. No less important, however, is its role as an orchestral and chamber instrument. In combination with the larger and deeper-sounding members of the same family, the violins form the nucleus of the modern symphony orchestra.

          The violin has been in existence since about 1550. Its importance as an instrument in its own right dates from the early 1600’s, when it first became standard in Italian opera orchestras. Its stature as an orchestral instrument was raised further when in 1626 Louis XIII of France established at his court the orchestra known as Les vinq-quatre violons du Roy (The King’s 24 Violins), which was to become widely famous later in the century.

          In its early history, the violin had a dull and rather quiet tone resulting from the fact that the strings were thick and were attached to the body of the instrument very loosely. During the eighteenth and nineteenth century, exciting technical changes were inspired by such composer-violinists as Vivaldi and Tartini. Their instrumental compositions demanded a fuller, clearer, and more brilliant tone that was produced by using thinner strings and a far higher string tension. Small changes had to be made to the violin’s internal structure and to the fingerboard so that they could withstand the extra strain. Accordingly, a higher standard of performance was achieved, in terms of both facility and interpretation. Left-hand technique was considerably elaborated, and new fingering patterns on the fingerboard were developed for very high notes.

All of the following are mentioned in the passage as contributing to the ability to play modern violin music EXCEPT________.

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Đáp án A.

Key words: contributing, ability, play modern violin music EXCEPT.

Clue:

+ “Small changes had to be made to the violin’s internal structure…” – Đáp án D đúng theo clue này.

+ “Left-hand technique was considerably elaborated, and new fingering patterns on the fingerboard were developed for very high notes.” – Đáp án B, C đúng theo clue này.

Như vậy chi tiết sử dụng gỗ quý làm đàn không được nhắc đến trong bài → đáp án đúng phải là A. use of rare wood for the fingerboard and neck.


Câu 38:

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.

          Advertising helps people recognize a particular brand, persuades them to try it, and tries to keep them loyal to its. Brand loyalty is perhaps the most important goal of consumer advertising. Whether they produce cars, canned foods or cosmetics, manufacturers want their customers to make repeated purchases. The quality of the product will encourage this, of course, but so, too, will affect advertising.

          Advertising relies on the techniques of market research to identify potential users of a product. Are they homemakers or professional people? Are they young or old? Are they cit dwellers or country dwellers? Such question have a bearing on where and when ads should be placed. By studying readership breakdowns for newspapers and magazines as well as television rating and other statistics, and advertising agency can decide on the best way of reaching potential buyers. Detailed research and marketing expertise are essential today when advertising budgets can run into thousands of millions of dollars.

          Advertising is a fast-paced, high-pressure industry. There is a constant need for creative ideas that will establish a personality for product in the public’s mind. Current developments in advertising increase the need for talented workers.

          In the past, the majority of advertising was aimed at the traditional white family – breadwinner father, non – working mother, and two children. Research now reveals that only about 6 percent of American households fit this stereotype. Instead, society is fragmented into many groups, with working mothers, single people and older people on the rise. To be most successful, advertising must identify a particular segment and aim its message toward that group.

          Advertising is also making use of new technologies. Computer graphics are used to grab the attention of consumers and to help them see products in a new light. The use of computer graphics in a commercial for canned goods, for instance, gave a new image to the tin can.

What does the passage mainly discuss?

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Đáp án B.

Key words: mainly discuss.

Clue: Advertising relies on the techniques of market research to identify potential users of a product; Advertising is also making use of new technologies: Quảng cáo dựa vào các kỹ thuật nghiên cứu thị trường để xác định những người sử dụng tiềm năng của một sản phẩm; Quảng cáo cũng đang sử dụng các công nghệ mới.

Phân tích đáp án:

A. How to develop a successful advertising plan: Làm thế nào để phát triển một kế hoạch quảng cáo thành công.

B. New techniques and technologies of market research: Các kỹ thuật và các công nghệ mới của nghiên cứu thị trường.

C. The central role of advertising in selling products: Vai trò trung tâm của quảng cáo trong việc bán sản phẩm.

D. The history of advertising in the United States: Lịch sử quảng cáo ở Hoa Kỳ.

Dựa vào clue ở trên → đáp án chính xác là B


Câu 39:

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.

          Advertising helps people recognize a particular brand, persuades them to try it, and tries to keep them loyal to its. Brand loyalty is perhaps the most important goal of consumer advertising. Whether they produce cars, canned foods or cosmetics, manufacturers want their customers to make repeated purchases. The quality of the product will encourage this, of course, but so, too, will affect advertising.

          Advertising relies on the techniques of market research to identify potential users of a product. Are they homemakers or professional people? Are they young or old? Are they cit dwellers or country dwellers? Such question have a bearing on where and when ads should be placed. By studying readership breakdowns for newspapers and magazines as well as television rating and other statistics, and advertising agency can decide on the best way of reaching potential buyers. Detailed research and marketing expertise are essential today when advertising budgets can run into thousands of millions of dollars.

          Advertising is a fast-paced, high-pressure industry. There is a constant need for creative ideas that will establish a personality for product in the public’s mind. Current developments in advertising increase the need for talented workers.

          In the past, the majority of advertising was aimed at the traditional white family – breadwinner father, non – working mother, and two children. Research now reveals that only about 6 percent of American households fit this stereotype. Instead, society is fragmented into many groups, with working mothers, single people and older people on the rise. To be most successful, advertising must identify a particular segment and aim its message toward that group.

          Advertising is also making use of new technologies. Computer graphics are used to grab the attention of consumers and to help them see products in a new light. The use of computer graphics in a commercial for canned goods, for instance, gave a new image to the tin can.

The word “this” in bold type in paragraph 1 refers to ________

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Đáp án C.

Key words: this, paragraph 1.

Clue: Whether they produce cars, canned foods or cosmetics, manufacturers want their customers to make repeated purchases. The quality of the product will encourage this, of course, but so, too, will affect advertising: Cho dù họ sản xuất ô tô, thực phẩm đóng hộp hoặc mỹ phẩm, nhà sản xuất muốn khách hàng mua đi mua lại mặt hàng này. Chất lượng của sản phẩm sẽ khuyến khích điều này, tất nhiên, nó cũng sẽ ảnh hưởng đến quảng cáo.

Vậy this ở đây là chỉ “repeatedly buying the samebrand” (liên tục mua cùng một nhãn hiệu) → đáp án đúng là C. Các đáp án còn lại không hợp lí:

A. the quality of the product: chất lượng của sản phẩm.

B. effective advertising: quảng cáo hiệu quả.

D. the most important goal: mục tiêu quan trọng nhất.


Câu 40:

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.

          Advertising helps people recognize a particular brand, persuades them to try it, and tries to keep them loyal to its. Brand loyalty is perhaps the most important goal of consumer advertising. Whether they produce cars, canned foods or cosmetics, manufacturers want their customers to make repeated purchases. The quality of the product will encourage this, of course, but so, too, will affect advertising.

          Advertising relies on the techniques of market research to identify potential users of a product. Are they homemakers or professional people? Are they young or old? Are they cit dwellers or country dwellers? Such question have a bearing on where and when ads should be placed. By studying readership breakdowns for newspapers and magazines as well as television rating and other statistics, and advertising agency can decide on the best way of reaching potential buyers. Detailed research and marketing expertise are essential today when advertising budgets can run into thousands of millions of dollars.

          Advertising is a fast-paced, high-pressure industry. There is a constant need for creative ideas that will establish a personality for product in the public’s mind. Current developments in advertising increase the need for talented workers.

          In the past, the majority of advertising was aimed at the traditional white family – breadwinner father, non – working mother, and two children. Research now reveals that only about 6 percent of American households fit this stereotype. Instead, society is fragmented into many groups, with working mothers, single people and older people on the rise. To be most successful, advertising must identify a particular segment and aim its message toward that group.

          Advertising is also making use of new technologies. Computer graphics are used to grab the attention of consumers and to help them see products in a new light. The use of computer graphics in a commercial for canned goods, for instance, gave a new image to the tin can.

It can be inferred from paragraph 2 that advertisers must ________.

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Đáp án C.

Key words: inferred, paragraph 2, advertisers must.

Clue: Advertising relies on the techniques of market research to identify potential users of a product: Quảng cáo dựa vào các kỹ thuật nghiên cứu thị trường để xác định những khách hàng tiềm năng của một sản phẩm.

Chọn đáp án C. know about the people who will buy the product: hiểu biết về những người sẽ mua sản phẩm.

Các đáp án còn lại không đúng:

A. encourage people to try new products: khuyến khích mọi người thử các sản phẩm mới.

B. aim their message at homemakers and professional people: nhắm thông điệp tới người nội trợ và những người chuyên nghiệp.

D. place several ads in newspapers and magazines: đăng một số quảng cáo trên báo và tạp chí.


Câu 41:

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.

          Advertising helps people recognize a particular brand, persuades them to try it, and tries to keep them loyal to its. Brand loyalty is perhaps the most important goal of consumer advertising. Whether they produce cars, canned foods or cosmetics, manufacturers want their customers to make repeated purchases. The quality of the product will encourage this, of course, but so, too, will affect advertising.

          Advertising relies on the techniques of market research to identify potential users of a product. Are they homemakers or professional people? Are they young or old? Are they cit dwellers or country dwellers? Such question have a bearing on where and when ads should be placed. By studying readership breakdowns for newspapers and magazines as well as television rating and other statistics, and advertising agency can decide on the best way of reaching potential buyers. Detailed research and marketing expertise are essential today when advertising budgets can run into thousands of millions of dollars.

          Advertising is a fast-paced, high-pressure industry. There is a constant need for creative ideas that will establish a personality for product in the public’s mind. Current developments in advertising increase the need for talented workers.

          In the past, the majority of advertising was aimed at the traditional white family – breadwinner father, non – working mother, and two children. Research now reveals that only about 6 percent of American households fit this stereotype. Instead, society is fragmented into many groups, with working mothers, single people and older people on the rise. To be most successful, advertising must identify a particular segment and aim its message toward that group.

          Advertising is also making use of new technologies. Computer graphics are used to grab the attention of consumers and to help them see products in a new light. The use of computer graphics in a commercial for canned goods, for instance, gave a new image to the tin can.

According to paragraph 2, market research includes ________.

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Đáp án A.

Key words: paragraph 2, market research includes

Clue: By studying readership breakdowns for newspapers and magazines as well as television ratings and other statistics, an advertising agency can decide on the best way of reaching potential buyers: Bằng cách nghiên cứu phí tổn của độc giả đối với và tạp chí cũng như xếp hạng truyền hình và thống kê khác, một cơ quan quảng cáo có thể quyết định cách tốt nhất để tiếp cận khách hàng tiềm năng.

Chọn đáp án A. studying television ratings: nghiên cứu xếp hạng truyền hình.

Các đáp án còn lại không đúng:

B. hiring researchers with backgrounds in many fields: thuê các nhà nghiên cứu có kiến thức về nhiều lĩnh vực.

C. searching for talented workers: tìm kiếm các nhân viên tài năng.

D. determining the price of a product: xác định giá của một sản phẩm.


Câu 42:

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.

          Advertising helps people recognize a particular brand, persuades them to try it, and tries to keep them loyal to its. Brand loyalty is perhaps the most important goal of consumer advertising. Whether they produce cars, canned foods or cosmetics, manufacturers want their customers to make repeated purchases. The quality of the product will encourage this, of course, but so, too, will affect advertising.

          Advertising relies on the techniques of market research to identify potential users of a product. Are they homemakers or professional people? Are they young or old? Are they cit dwellers or country dwellers? Such question have a bearing on where and when ads should be placed. By studying readership breakdowns for newspapers and magazines as well as television rating and other statistics, and advertising agency can decide on the best way of reaching potential buyers. Detailed research and marketing expertise are essential today when advertising budgets can run into thousands of millions of dollars.

          Advertising is a fast-paced, high-pressure industry. There is a constant need for creative ideas that will establish a personality for product in the public’s mind. Current developments in advertising increase the need for talented workers.

          In the past, the majority of advertising was aimed at the traditional white family – breadwinner father, non – working mother, and two children. Research now reveals that only about 6 percent of American households fit this stereotype. Instead, society is fragmented into many groups, with working mothers, single people and older people on the rise. To be most successful, advertising must identify a particular segment and aim its message toward that group.

          Advertising is also making use of new technologies. Computer graphics are used to grab the attention of consumers and to help them see products in a new light. The use of computer graphics in a commercial for canned goods, for instance, gave a new image to the tin can.

The author implies that the advertising industry requires ________.

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Đáp án C.

Key words: implies, advertising industry requires.

Clue: “Current developments in advertising increase the need for talented workers”: Sự phát triển hiện tại trong quảng cáo làm tăng nhu cầu nhân viên tài năng.

Chọn đáp án C. innovative thinking: tư duy sáng tạo

Các đáp án còn lại không đúng:

A. millions of dollars: hàng triệu đô la.

B. a college-educated work force: một lực lượng lao động có trình độ đại học.

D. government regulation: quy định của chính phủ.


Câu 43:

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.

          Advertising helps people recognize a particular brand, persuades them to try it, and tries to keep them loyal to its. Brand loyalty is perhaps the most important goal of consumer advertising. Whether they produce cars, canned foods or cosmetics, manufacturers want their customers to make repeated purchases. The quality of the product will encourage this, of course, but so, too, will affect advertising.

          Advertising relies on the techniques of market research to identify potential users of a product. Are they homemakers or professional people? Are they young or old? Are they cit dwellers or country dwellers? Such question have a bearing on where and when ads should be placed. By studying readership breakdowns for newspapers and magazines as well as television rating and other statistics, and advertising agency can decide on the best way of reaching potential buyers. Detailed research and marketing expertise are essential today when advertising budgets can run into thousands of millions of dollars.

          Advertising is a fast-paced, high-pressure industry. There is a constant need for creative ideas that will establish a personality for product in the public’s mind. Current developments in advertising increase the need for talented workers.

          In the past, the majority of advertising was aimed at the traditional white family – breadwinner father, non – working mother, and two children. Research now reveals that only about 6 percent of American households fit this stereotype. Instead, society is fragmented into many groups, with working mothers, single people and older people on the rise. To be most successful, advertising must identify a particular segment and aim its message toward that group.

          Advertising is also making use of new technologies. Computer graphics are used to grab the attention of consumers and to help them see products in a new light. The use of computer graphics in a commercial for canned goods, for instance, gave a new image to the tin can.

According to the passage, most advertising used to be directed at ________.

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Đáp án B.

Key words: most advertising used to be directed at.

Clue: “In the past, the majority of advertising was aimed at the traditional white family – breadwinner father, non-working mother, and two children”: Trong quá khứ, đa số quảng cáo nhắm vào kiểu gia đình truyền thống – cha là trụ cột gia đình, người mẹ không làm việc và hai con.

Chọn đáp án B. two-parent families with children: gia đình có hai bố mẹ và con

Các đáp án còn lại không đúng:

A. working mothers with children: các bà mẹ đang làm việc và trẻ em

C. unmarried people: những người chưa lập gia đình

D. older adults: người lớn tuổi


Câu 44:

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.

          Advertising helps people recognize a particular brand, persuades them to try it, and tries to keep them loyal to its. Brand loyalty is perhaps the most important goal of consumer advertising. Whether they produce cars, canned foods or cosmetics, manufacturers want their customers to make repeated purchases. The quality of the product will encourage this, of course, but so, too, will affect advertising.

          Advertising relies on the techniques of market research to identify potential users of a product. Are they homemakers or professional people? Are they young or old? Are they cit dwellers or country dwellers? Such question have a bearing on where and when ads should be placed. By studying readership breakdowns for newspapers and magazines as well as television rating and other statistics, and advertising agency can decide on the best way of reaching potential buyers. Detailed research and marketing expertise are essential today when advertising budgets can run into thousands of millions of dollars.

          Advertising is a fast-paced, high-pressure industry. There is a constant need for creative ideas that will establish a personality for product in the public’s mind. Current developments in advertising increase the need for talented workers.

          In the past, the majority of advertising was aimed at the traditional white family – breadwinner father, non – working mother, and two children. Research now reveals that only about 6 percent of American households fit this stereotype. Instead, society is fragmented into many groups, with working mothers, single people and older people on the rise. To be most successful, advertising must identify a particular segment and aim its message toward that group.

          Advertising is also making use of new technologies. Computer graphics are used to grab the attention of consumers and to help them see products in a new light. The use of computer graphics in a commercial for canned goods, for instance, gave a new image to the tin can.

The phrase “in a new light” in bold type in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ________.

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Đáp án D.

Key words: in a new light, paragraph 5, closest in meaning

Clue: “Computer graphics are used to grab the attention of consumers and to help them see products in a new light”: Đồ họa máy tính được sử dụng để thu hút sự chú ý của người tiêu dùng và giúp họ nhìn thấy sản phẩm một cách hiệu quả.

Chọn đáp án D. in a more energy-efficient way: một cách hiệu quả hơn.

Các đáp án còn lại không đúng:

A. differently: khác nhau

B. with the use of color enhancement: với việc sử dụng màu sắc tăng cường

C. more distinctly: rõ ràng hơn


Câu 45:

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.

          Advertising helps people recognize a particular brand, persuades them to try it, and tries to keep them loyal to its. Brand loyalty is perhaps the most important goal of consumer advertising. Whether they produce cars, canned foods or cosmetics, manufacturers want their customers to make repeated purchases. The quality of the product will encourage this, of course, but so, too, will affect advertising.

          Advertising relies on the techniques of market research to identify potential users of a product. Are they homemakers or professional people? Are they young or old? Are they cit dwellers or country dwellers? Such question have a bearing on where and when ads should be placed. By studying readership breakdowns for newspapers and magazines as well as television rating and other statistics, and advertising agency can decide on the best way of reaching potential buyers. Detailed research and marketing expertise are essential today when advertising budgets can run into thousands of millions of dollars.

          Advertising is a fast-paced, high-pressure industry. There is a constant need for creative ideas that will establish a personality for product in the public’s mind. Current developments in advertising increase the need for talented workers.

          In the past, the majority of advertising was aimed at the traditional white family – breadwinner father, non – working mother, and two children. Research now reveals that only about 6 percent of American households fit this stereotype. Instead, society is fragmented into many groups, with working mothers, single people and older people on the rise. To be most successful, advertising must identify a particular segment and aim its message toward that group.

          Advertising is also making use of new technologies. Computer graphics are used to grab the attention of consumers and to help them see products in a new light. The use of computer graphics in a commercial for canned goods, for instance, gave a new image to the tin can.

Where in the passage does the author give an example of a new development in advertising?

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Đáp án D.

Key words: Where in the passage, example of a new development in advertising.

Clue: “Advertising is also making use of new technologies. Computer graphics are used to grab the attention of consumers and to help them see products in a new light”: Quảng cáo cũng đang sử dụng các công nghệ mới. Đồ họa máy tính được sử dụng để thu hút sự chú ý của người tiêu dùng và giúp họ nhìn thấy sản phẩm trong một ánh sáng mới.

Dẫn chứng nhắc đến đồ họa máy tính, đây chính là ví dụ về sự phát triển mới trong lĩnh vực quảng cáo. Nó nằm ở đoạn 5 → Chọn đáp án D.


Câu 46:

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.

We gain more knowledge about how to stay safe online. We worry about the threats of cybercrime less.

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Đáp án A.

Cấu trúc so sánh kép: The + comparative + S + V, the comparative + S + V.

Ex: The harder you try, the better your result is.

Loại D vì sai cấu trúc trên.

Đáp án B, C truyền đạt sai nghĩa gốc.

Tạm dịch: Chúng ta càng biết về cách giữ an toàn khi lên mạng nhiều bao nhiêu thì chúng ta sẽ ít phải lo lắng về các mối đe dọa từ tội phạm mạng.


Câu 47:

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.

The new contract sounds good. However, it seems to have some problems.

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Đáp án A

Dịch câu đề: Hợp đồng mới nghe có vẻ rất được. Tuy nhiên, nó dường như có một vài vấn đề.

Câu A truyền đạt đúng nội dung câu gốc, dùng cấu trúc mệnh đề nhượng bộ với in spite of.

- In spite of/ despite + N/ V-ing, Clause.

- In spite of/ despite + the fact that + Clause, Clause.


Câu 48:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicated the sentences that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our group’s scheduled visit to the museum has been called off.

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Đáp án A.

call off = cancel.

Tạm dịch: Vì những lý do không lường trước được mà chuyến đi đã được lên kế hoạch của nhóm chúng tôi tới bảo tàng đã bị hủy bỏ.

Ý A truyền đạt đúng nội dung câu gốc: Chuyến đi tới bảo tàng như kế hoạch của chúng tôi giờ bị hủy bỏ vì có vài chuyện không như mong đợi đã xảy ra.


Câu 49:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicated the sentences that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

The little girl said “Will you help me open the parcel? I can’t do it alone”.

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Đáp án D.

Câu gốc là câu truyền đạt trực tiếp lời yêu cầu, đề nghị kèm theo lý do.

Tạm dịch: Cô bé nói: “Anh giúp em mở gói này ra được không? Một mình em thì không thể mở được nó.”

Ý D truyền đạt lại đúng ngữ nghĩa của câu gốc và đảm bảo đúng ngữ pháp.


Câu 50:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicated the sentences that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

They said that “IZZI GALA EVENT” on 23 December went like a bombs.

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Đáp án D.

Go (like) a bomb = to be very successful: rất thành công

Nếu nói về người và phương tiện đi lại thì có nghĩa là “di chuyển rất nhanh”

Tạm dịch: Đêm hội Giáng sinh bùng nổ “IZZI GALA EVENT” vào 23/12 rất thành công


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