DE THI THU DAI HOC LAN 2
(Time: 90 minutes)
I. Choose the word/phrase that best replaces the underlined words
1. You never really know where you are with her as she just blows hot and cold.
a. keep taliking b. keeps taking things c. keeps changing her mood d. keeps testing
2. Now the grandparents have the children on their hand.
a. in their care b. in trouble c. spanked d. to obey them
3. Mon, can you tell Todd to stop making fun of me?
a. mocking b. lying to c. flattering d. flirting
4. There is something about him I just can`t stand and he really gets under my skin.
a. pushes me b. presses me c. treats me d. annoys me
5. I was turning into the left lane when a car came out of nowhere and hit me.
a. stopped right in front of me b. suddenly appeared
c. spun over d. fell off a truck
II. Read the following passage and choose the word/phrase that best fits each space:
Aeroplanes have the (6).............of being dangerous and even hardened travellers are intimidated by them. They also have the great disadvantages of being (7).........form of transport. But nothing can (8)...........them for speed and comfort. Travelling far above the clouds at an extremely high speed is an unforgettable (9)......... . You don`t have to devise ways of taking your mind off the journey, for an aeroplane gets you to your (10).............rapidly. Foe a few hours, you settle back in a deep armchair to enjoy the flight. You can (11)..............a free film show or sip chamgagne on some services. But even when such luxuries are not available, there is plenty to (12).........you occupied. An aeroplane offers you anusual and breathtaking view of the world. You fly (13)............high mountains and deep valleys. If the landscape (14).......from view, you can enjoy the extraordinary sight of unbroken cloud plains that stretch out for miles before you. The journey is so smooth (15)...........there is nothing to prevent you from reading or sleeping. However you decide to spend your time, one thing is certain: you will arrive at your destination fresh and on time.
6. a. famous b. reputation c. knowledge d. idea
7. a. more expensive b. the more expensive c. most expensive d. the most expensive
8. a. combine b. match c. suitable d. face
9. a. story b. spending c. experience d. job
10. a. destination b. departure c. place d. arrival
11. a. show b. watch c. look at d. observe
12. a. keep b. stay c. feel d. behind
13. a. below b. on c. beneath d. over
14. a. hides b. hid c. is hidden d. is hidding
15. a. for b. that c. as d. which
III. Choose the phrase/clause that best completes each unfinished sentence below
16. ................will Mr. Brown be able to regain control of the compnay.
a. Because of hard work b. In spite of his hard work
c. Ony if he works hard d. Only with hard word
17. "Lucy took a job working nights."
"....................................................it is a mystery to me."
a. Why she did do b. Why did she c. Why she did d. Why did she do
18. ........................ a vegetable by most people, botanists classify the tomato as a berry.
a. Although considered b. Considering it c. That it is considered d. It is considered
19. Burrowing(hang ham) animals provide paths for water in soil, and so do the roots of plants............. .
a. decaying and they dying b.when they die and decay
c. they die and decay d. when they will die and decay
20. ................................, Eleanor Roosevelt, was herself a delegate(,thỏi, , ) to the United Nations.
a. She was married to Franklin D. Roosevelt b. Her marriage to Franlin D. Roosevelt
c. The wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt d. Frank D. Roosevelt married to her
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