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BỨT PHÁ TIẾNG ANH 11
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1: Jane found herself in conflict with her parents over her future career.
A. controversy
B. Fighting
C. disagreement
D. harmony
Question 2: It was obvious that the deal was no longer tenable, so we kicked it into touch.
A. approved it
B. measure it
C. forgot it
D. mention it
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 3: “Give me another chance, ________?”
A. don’t you
B. aren’t you
C. shall you
D. will you
Question 4: She did a funny little curtsy which Josh and Silver couldn't help ________ at.
A. laugh
B. laughing
C. to laugh
D. to laughing
Question 5: If the bride's father ________ the car for the wrong time, she ________ at the Church
by now.
A. hadn‘t booked/would have been
B. didn't book/would have been
C. hadn't booked/would be
D. hadn’t booked/had been
Question 6: When Bill got home, his children ________ in the yard.
A. will be playing
B. were playing
C. are playing
D. played
Question 7: ________ Michelle tried hard, she didn't manage to win the competition.
A. Nomatter how
B. Even though
C. In spite of
D. Nevertheless
Question 8: ________, Joe stays in bed and reads magazines.
A. Whenever raining
B. As it will be raining
C. When it will rain
D. Whenever it rains
Question 9: All members of a family give and receive love and support ________ the others.
A. of
B. about
C. for
D. From
Question 10: It was essential for him to be financially ________ of his parents, so he decided to find
a part-time job.
A. dependent
B. independent
C. dependable
D. undependable
Question 11: He is only one boy ________ in this game.
A. who participating
B. participated
C. to participate
D. who participate.
Question 12: After graduating from university, I want to ________ my father's footsteps.
A. follow in
B. succeed in
C. go after
D. keep up
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Question 13: This concert marks nine years since the death of Trinh Cong Son, a prominent
________ of modern Vietnamese music.
A. comedian
B. actor
C. contributor
D. figure
Question 14: It was ________ silent inside the old, abandoned house.
A. extremely
B. hardly
C. perfectly
D. totally
Question 15: He was a natural singer with a voice that was as clear as ________.
A. a bell
B. a mirror
C. a waterfall
D. a lake
Question 16: She has just bought ________.
A. an interesting French old painting
B. an old interesting French painting
C. a French interesting old painting
D. an interesting old French painting
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 17: Nobody in my class is more intelligent than Mr John
A. Mr John is the most intelligent student in my class
B. Mr John is more intelligent than nobody in my class
C. Mr John is not as intelligent as anybody in my class
D. Anybody is less intelligent than Mr John
Question 18: "If I were you, I would take a break," Tom said to Daisy.
A. Tom wanted to take a break with Daisy.
B. Tom suggested not taking a break.
C. Tom wanted to take a break, and so did Daisy.
D. Tom advised Daisy to take a break.
Question 19: It is impossible for you to buy a big house with little money
A.You will buy a big house with little money.
B.You have to buy a big house with little money.
C. You can’t buy a big house with little money.
D. You are able to buy a big house with little money
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
It is very difficult to succeed in the music business; nine out of ten bands that release a first record
fail to produce a second. Surviving in the music industry requires luck and patience, but most of all
it requires an intricate knowledge of how a record company functions. The process begins when a
representative of a company’s Artist and Repertoire (A&R) department visits bars and night clubs,
scouting for young, talented bands. After the representative identifies a promising band, he or she
will work to negotiate a contract with that band. The signing of this recording contract is a slow
process. A company will spend a long time investigating the band itself as well as current trends in
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popular music. During this period, it is important that a band reciprocate with an investigation of its
own, learning as much as possible about the record company and making personal connections within
the different departments that will handle their recordings.
Once a band has signed the contract and, has finished recording an album, the Publicity and
Promotions department takes over. This department decides whether or not to mass produce and
market the band’s album. Most bands fail to make personal contacts in this second department, thus
losing their voice in the important final process of producing and marketing their album. This loss of
nice often contributes to the band’s failure as a recording group.
Question 20: The word “it” in the first paragraph refers to.
A. luck and patient
B. surviving in the music industry
C. producing a first album
D. negotiating a contract
Question 21: What will a recording company investigate once they have identified a band at a bar or
a night club?
A. the Publicity Promotions
B. the band itself and current trends in popular music
C. the singers’ personal relationship
D. the signing of this recording contract
Question 22: According to the passage, the initial contact between a band and a recording company
is made by ________.
A. the band’s manager.
B. a band member.
C. an A&R representative.
D. the Publicity Promotions department.
Question 23: The author mentions that a band’s success is dependent on all of the following factors
EXCEPT __________.
A. having patience.
B. making personal contacts with people in the company.
C. understanding how a record company functions .
D. playing music that sounds like music of famous bands.
Question 24: According to the passage, the Publicity and Promotions department _________.
A. has the final decision in producing an album.
B. handles the recording arrangements for the band.
C. sends representatives to look for new talented bands.
D. visits bars and night clubs.
Question 25: It can be inferred from the passage that _________.
A. the music industry is full of opportunities for young band.
B. the A & R department has a large staff.
C. most bands do not fully understand how record companies operate.
D. the cost of recording an album is very expensive.
Question 26: The phrase “this period” refers to ________.
A. waiting for the signing of a recording contract B. scouting for young, talented bands
C. waiting to represent the A & R department
D. preparing to have the second album
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Question 27: Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the passage?
A. Nine out of ten bands fail to produce a second record.
B. It is important for a band to have an intricate knowledge of how a recording company functions.
C. Making personal connections will help the band in the final decisions about the promotion of
their album.
D. The main factors in a band’s success are luck and patience.
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 28: Trinity sings very well. Her father is a famous musician.
A. Trinity whose father is a famous musician, sings very well.
B. Trinity's father is a famous musician, who sings very well.
C. Trinity, whose father is a famous musician, sings very well.
D. Trinity's father, who sings very well, is a famous musician.
Question 29: He not only studies well, but also he sings well.
A. Not only he studies well, but also he sings well.
B. Not only he does study well, but also does he sing well.
C. Not only does he study well, but he also sings well.
D. Not only he studies well, but also does he sing well.
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 30: Lina is talking to her husband about sharing the chores equally
Linda : From my point of view, all family members should share the chores equally. Her husband :
_______
A. It's a breathtaking view.
B. You lied to me.
C. But you're right.
D. There's no doubt about it.
Question 31: Nam is talking about Hưng’s hairstyle
Nam: You really have a beautiful hairstyle now, Hưng!
Hưng: _________! You’ve pushed me into the blush.
A. It isn’t your work
B. You must be kidding
C. Yes, of course
D. Nice to meet you
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 32: A. financial B. grocery
C. consumption
D. enormous
Question 33: A. mission B. rapid
C. extreme
D. country
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following sentences.
Question 34: All families have ups and downs, but strong families know the importance of sticking
together - especially during the tough times.
A. fun and sorrows
B. rises and falls
C. risks and benefits D. bread and butter
Question 35: The introduction of television marked the turning point in many areas, as was the case
with the music industry.
A. finishing line
B. final stage
C. new program
D. new era
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 36: A. danced B. listened
C. played
D. composed
Question 37: A. content B. moment
C. parent
D. Talent
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase
that best fits each of the numbered blanks
In an educational context, the term ‘learner independence’ has (38)
increasing importance
in recent years. It is of particular relevance to language learning and commonly refers to the way
students confidently control and organise their own language learning process. While some people
seem to have an almost instinctive flaw for languages, (39)
have to rely on strategies to
maximise their skills and learn a foreign language more effectively.
The main thing to remember is that becoming a truly independent learner ultimately depends above
all on taking responsibility for your own learning and being prepared to take every opportunity
available to you to learn. You also increase your chances of (40)
by learning according
to your own needs and interests, using all available resources. Research shows that learners (41)
_____ adopt this approach will undoubtedly manage to broaden their language abilities considerably
and, (42)
are more likely to achieve their objectives in the longer term.
(Adapted from “Complete Advanced” by Laura Mathews and Barbara Thomas)
Question 38:
A. lost
B. knew
C. gained
D. saw
B. every
C. each
D. few
B. failure
C. suspicision
D. success
B. why
C. which
D. where
B. as a result
C. because
D. in contrast
Question 39:
A. others
Question 40:
A. interest
Question 41:
A. who
Question 42:
A. though
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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 43: Fifty minutes are the maximum length of time allotted for the exam.
A. length
B. maximum
C. are
D. allotted
Question 44: I like cooking, reading book, and to go out with my friends when I have free time
A. to go
B. with
C. Cooking
D. have free time
Question 45: The conductor stands in the front of the orchestra, on a podium, and conducts by using
hand and body motions.
A. on a podium
B. body motions
C. by using
D. in the front of
Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions from
In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put
a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily
available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth - friendly. Two such resources
are solar power and geothermal power.
Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the
needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed
through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. In the us alone, more than
100, 000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles.
And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is
growing steadily.
Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal
power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam
that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which
produces electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply
of fossil fuel resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy
is fairly simple. A prime example of effective geothermal use in Iceland, a region of high geothermal
activity where there are over 80 percent of private homes, are heated by geothermal power.
Solar and geothermal energy are just two of promising renewable alternatives to conventional
energy sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy
on global scale.
Question 46: What is the main topic of this passage?
A. Examples of the use of energy sources worldwide.
B. The benefits of solar and wind power over conventional energy sources.
C. Two types of alternative energy sources that should be further utilized.
D. How energy resources are tapped from nature.
Question 47: which of the following words could best replace the word “abundant”?
A. little
B. a lot
C. scarce
D. Enough
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Question 48: The word “it” in the second paragraph refers to
A. the earth
B. sunlight
C. solar energy
D. energy consumption
Question 49: According to the passage, how is solar energy production similar to geothermal energy
production?
A. They are both conventional and costly.
B. They both require fairly simple technology.
C. They both require the use of a generator.
D. They both use heat from the earth’s surface.
Question 50: What best describes the author’s purpose in writing the passage?
A. To warn people about the hazards of fossil fuel use.
B. To describe the advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy use.
C. To convince people of the benefits of developing alternative energy sources.
D. To outline the problems and solutions connected with global warming.
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