1. home and garden
2. home furnishings

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QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015
ĐỀ SỐ 19
I. Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each by marking
the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet.
Câu 1: A. agency
B. supermax
C. atmosphere
D. interfere
Câu 2: A. backstairs
B. backstage
C. backstreet
D. backspace
Câu 3: A. Atlantic
B. Catholic
C. lunatic
D. politics
Câu 4: A. misfortune
B. illegal
C. indifference
D. discotheque
Câu 5: A. seventeen
B. chromosome
C. authenticity
D. picturesque
II. Choose the best answer for each Câu by marking the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet.
Câu 6: It’s a piece of good news. The factory’s ______has increased considerably this year.
A. output
B. put-in
C. put-out
D. input
Câu 7: We didn’t much like the new neighbors at first, but ______we grew quite fond of them.
A. in time
B. by the time
C. against time
D. at the same time
Câu 8: I am ______ to come to the meeting on Monday evening, please apologize for my absence.
A. unable
B. impossible
C. incapable
D. unlikely
Câu 9: Much of the funding has come from international ______ agencies.
A. relief
B. aid
C. support
D. help
Câu 10: On ______ to power, the new president announced a program of social reforms.
A. arriving
B. achieving
C. coming
D. reaching
Câu 11: She looks pretty although she has a______ on her left eye.
A. birth mark
B. birth control
C. birth place
D. birth right
Câu 12: It is imperative that his recovery ______ the treatment for at least two months.
A. continue
B. to continue
C. continued
D. continues
Câu 13: We are looking for someone who can ______ with the rest of our team.
A. get up
B. work off
C. fit in
D. act up
Câu 14: The girl standing among many other students ______ a scholarship to Columbia
University.
A. was rewarded
B. were awarded
C. were rewarded
D. was awarded
Câu 15: Out ______ when the bell rang.
A. run the children
B. do the children run
C. ran the children
D. did the children run
Câu 16: ______always in such a hurry, your work would be much better.
A. If you were
B. Unless you were
C. But for your
D. If you weren't
Câu 17: ______, business managers plan the tasks that their employees are to carry out.
A. Through the organizing process
B. They process the organizing
C. It is the organizing process
D. While the organizing process
Câu 18: Mai: “That millions of people attended General Vo Nguyen Giap’s funeral made a special
impression on almost every foreigner.”
Lan: “______”
A. My pleasure.
B. Me neither.
C. I’m afraid I can’t
D. I’ll say.
Câu 19: Now that he has retired, he lives partly on his pension and partly on the ______ on his post
office savings account.
A. salary
B. income
C. interest
D. wages
Câu 20: He seemed undecided ______ go or stay.
A. if
B. whether to
C. whether
D. if to
Câu 21: His eyes were light blue and ______ in their innocence.
A. childless
B. childish
C. childlike
D. childhood
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Câu 22: The mother put a rug ______ her sleeping child.
A. at
B. in
C. on
D. over
Câu 23: “Your kitchen is fantastic! Did you do it all yourself?”
“No, I______ by a professional.”
A. have it designed
B. had designed it
C. had it designed
D. designed it
Câu 24: The copy machine was reduced to even ______ the sale price.
A. least as
B. as much as
C. more than
D. less than
Câu 25: When a fire broke out in the Louvre, at least twenty______ paintings were destroyed,
including two by Picasso.
A. worthless
B. valueless
C. priceless
D. meaningless
Câu 26: Rewrite the important parts of the letter ______bold, will you?
A. to
B. in
C. at
D. on
Câu 27: The plane I intended to catch crashed and everyone was killed. If I______ that plane, I would
be dead now.
A. had caught
B. caught
C. catch
D. am catching
Câu 28: We should______ every chance we have to speak English.
A. turn to our advantage
B. make use of
C. come into use
D. open to abuse
Câu 29: “You’re probably too tired to play another game of racquetball, right?”
“I’m not that tired, really. ______, I’d enjoy another game.”
A. As a matter of fact
B. As a matter
C. As a fact
D. As a fact matter
Câu 30: We have orders ______ from all over the world.
A. come
B. coming
C. to come
D. to have come
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following Câus.
Câu 31: Unless I miss my guess, your computer needs a new hard drive.
A. I break the soft drive
B. you lack money
C. you are my guess
D. I make a mistake
Câu 32: The Civil War in 1863 cut the United States into two nations - a southern Confederacy and a
northern Union.
A. acknowledged
B. alienated
C. severed
D. integrated
Câu 33: Relaxation therapy teaches one not to fret over small problems.
A. get involved in
B. worry about
C. look for
D. get angry about
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following Câus.
Câu 34: Thousands are going starving because of the failure of this year's harvest.
A. hungry
B. poor
C. rich
D. full
Câu 35: I’d like to pay some money into my bank account.
A. withdraw some money from
B. put some money into
C. give some money out
D. leave some money aside
V. 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 Câus from 36 to 45.
The conservatism of the early English colonists in North America, their strong attachment to the
English way of doing things, would play a major part in the furniture that was made in New England.
The very tools that the first New England furniture makers used were, after all, not much different from
those used for centuries- even millennia: basic hammers, saws, chisels, planes, augers,
compasses, and measures. These were the tools used more or less by all people who worked with
wood: carpenters, barrel makers, and shipwrights. At most the furniture makers might have had planes
with special edges or more dedicate chisels, but there could not have been much specialization in the
early years of the colonies.
The furniture makers in those early dedicates of the 1600s were known as “joiners,” for the primary
method of constructing furniture, at least among the English of this time, was that of mortise-andtenon joinery. The mortise is the hole chiseled and cut into one piece of wood, while the tenon is the
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tongue or protruding element shaped from another piece of wood so that it fits into the mortise; and
another small hole is then drilled (with the auger) through the Mortise end and the tenon so that a
whittled peg can secure the joint- thus the term “joiner”. Panels were fitted into slots on the basic frames.
This kind of construction was used for making everything from houses to chests.
Relatively little hardware was used during this period. Some nails- forged by hand- were used, but
no screws or glue. Hinges were often made of leather, but metal hinges were also used. The cruder
varieties were made by blacksmiths in the colonies, but the finer metal elements were imported. Locks
and escutcheon plates- the latter to shield the wood from the metal key- would often be imported.
Above all, what the early English colonists imported was the knowledge of, familiarity with, and
dedication to the traditional types and designs of furniture they knew in England.
Câu 36: The phrase “attachment to” is closest in meaning to ______.
A. curiosity about
B. control of
C. distance from
D. preference for
Câu 37: The word “protruding” is closest in meaning to ______.
A. projecting
B. important
C. parallel
D. simple
Câu 38: The relationship of a mortise and a tenon is most similar to that of ______.
A. a cup and a saucer
B. a book and its cover C. a lock and a key
D. a hammer and a nail
Câu 39: For what purpose did woodworkers use an auger?
A. To measure a panel
B. To make a tenon
C. To drill a hole
D. To whittle a peg
Câu 40: Which of the following was NOT used in the construction of colonial furniture?
A. Nails
B. Hinges
C. Mortise
D. Screws
Câu 41: The author implies that colonial metalworkers were ______.
A. frequently employed by joiners
B. more conservative than other colonists
C. unable to make elaborate parts
D. more skilled than woodworkers
Câu 42: The word “shield” is closed in meaning to______.
A. copy
B. protect
C. decorate
D. shape
Câu 43: The word “they” refers to______.
A. all
B. colonists
C. types
D. designs
Câu 44: The author implies that the colonial joiners ______.
A. were highly paid
B. based their furniture on English models
C. had to adjust to using new wood in New England
D. used many specialized tools
Câu 45: Which of the following terms does the author explain in the passage?
A. “blacksmiths”
B. “whittled”
C. “joiners”
D. “millennia”
VI. 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 Câus from 46 to 55.
In most discussions of cultural diversity, attention has focused on visible, explicit aspects of culture,
such as language, dress, food, religion, music, and social rituals. Although they are important, these visible
expressions of culture, which are taught deliberately and learned consciously, are only the tip of the
iceberg of culture. Much of culture is taught and learned implicitly, or outside awareness. Thus, neither
cultural insiders nor cultural outsiders are aware that certain “invisible” aspects of their culture exist.
Invisible elements of culture are important to us. For example, how long we can be late before being
impolite, what topics we should avoid in a conversation, how we show interest or attention through
listening behaviour, what we consider beautiful or ugly- these are all aspects of culture that we learn and
use without being aware of it. When we meet other people whose invisible cultural assumptions differ from
those we have learned implicitly, we usually do not recognize their behaviour as cultural in origin.
Differences in invisible culture can cause problems in cross-cultural relations. Conflicts may arise
when we are unable to recognize others’ behavioural differences as cultural rather than personal. We tend
to misinterpret other people’s behaviour, blame them, or judge their intentions or competence without
realizing that we are experiencing cultural rather than individual differences.
Formal organizations and institutions, such as schools, hospitals, workplaces, governments, and the
legal system are collection sites for invisible cultural differences. If the differences were more visible, we
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might have less misunderstanding. For example, if we met a man in a courthouse who was wearing exotic
clothes, speaking a language other than ours, and carrying food that looked strange, we would not assume
that we understood his thoughts and feelings or that he understood ours. Yet when such a man is dressed
similarly to us, speaks our language, and does not differ from us in other obvious ways, we may fail to
recognize the invisible cultural differences between us. As a result, mutual misunderstanding may arise.
Câu 46: What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To point out that much of culture is learned consciously.
B. To describe cultural diversity.
C. To explain the importance of invisible aspects of culture.
D. To explain why cross-cultural conflict occurs.
Câu 47: The word “rituals” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. assumptions
B. formalities
C. aspects
D. cultures
Câu 48: The phrase “the tip of the iceberg” in paragraph 1 means that ___________.
A. most aspects of culture cannot be seen
B. we usually focus on the highest forms of culture
C. other cultures seem cold to us
D. visible aspects of culture are learned in formal institutions
Câu 49: Which of the following was NOT mentioned as an example of invisible culture?
A. How people express interest in what others are saying
B. How late is considered impolite
C. What topics to avoid in conversation
D. What food to eat in a courthouse
Câu 50: The word “those” in paragraph 2 refers to__________.
A. invisible cultural assumptions
B. people from a different culture
C. topics that should be avoided in conversation
D. people who speak a different language
Câu 51: It can be inferred from paragraph 3 that conflict results when ___________.
A. one culture is more invisible than another culture
B. people compete with those from other cultures
C. some people recognize more cultural differences than others
D. people think cultural differences are personal
Câu 52: The author implies that institutions such as schools and workplaces ________.
A. reinforce invisible cultural differences
B. are aware of cultural differences
C. share a common culture
D. teach their employees about cultural differences
Câu 53: Which of the following would most likely result in misunderstanding?
A. Strange behaviour from someone speaking a foreign language
B. Learning about our own culture in school
C. Strange behaviour from someone speaking our language
D. Unusual food being cooked by foreign visitors
Câu 54: The word “exotic” in paragraph 4 could best be replaced by__________.
A. formal
B. expensive
C. foreign
D. informal
Câu 55: The following sentence can be added to paragraph 2 of the passage.
Rather, we see them as rude or uncooperative, and we may apply labels to them, such as “passive
aggressive.”
Where would it best fit in the paragraph? Choose A, B, C or D
A. ….. Invisible elements of culture are important to us. B. …… For example, how long we can be late
before being impolite, what topics we should avoid in a conversation, how we show interest or attention
through listening behaviour, what we consider beautiful or ugly- these are all aspects of culture that we
learn and use without being aware of it. C. …….. When we meet other people whose invisible cultural
assumptions differ from those we have learned implicitly, we usually do not recognize their behaviour as
cultural in origin. D. ………….
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VII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word for each of the blanks.
Reference books are not designed to be read from the first page to the last but rather to be consulted
to answer the Câus and provide both general and specific pieces of information.
One of the most (56)
-used reference books is a dictionary, which provides information
about words. It lists meanings and spellings,
(57)
how a word is pronounced, gives (58) of how it is used, may reveal its origins
and also lists synonyms and (59)
. To help you find the words faster, there are guide words
at the top of each page showing the first and last words on that page- and of course it
(60)
to know the alphabet!
There may be numerous special sections at the back with (61)
about famous people and
places, lists of dates and scientific names, etc. There is usually a section at the front (62)
how to
use the dictionary, which includes the special abbreviations or signs.
An atlas is also a reference book and (63)
charts, tables and geographical facts, as well as
maps. Political maps locate countries and cities, physical maps show the formation of the land with its
mountains and valleys, and economic maps show industries and agriculture. To find a specific place, you
need to look in the (64)
at the back of the atlas and the exact position on the map. There are
numerous map (65)
that you need to know in order to be able to read a map-almost like a special
language-and these are explained at the front of the atlas.
Câu 56: A. greatly
B. mainly
C. widely
D. largely
Câu 57: A. speaks
B. tells
C. says
D. gives
Câu 58: A. evidence
B. roof
C. examples
D. cases
Câu 59: A. antonyms
B. closest
C. opposite
D. controversies
Câu 60: A. assists
B. pays
C. helps
D. works
Câu 61: A. events
B. stories
C. facts
D. materials
Câu 62: A. explaining
B. interpreting
C. suggesting
D. presenting
Câu 63: A. composes
B. includes
C. consists
D. contains
Câu 64: A. foreword
B. preface
C. complement
D. index
Câu 65: A. marks
B. signs
C. signals
D. symbols
VIII. Identify the one that is not correct by marking the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet.
Câu 66: It was not until the late 1970s when these country people could enjoy the benefitsof electricity.
A
B
C
D
Câu 67: Neither the director nor any members of the staff is working overtimetoday.
A
B
C
D
Câu 68: A big wedding requiresa lot of preparation, such as sending invitations, hiring costumes and.
A
B
C
choose dishes
Câu 69: When attempt to explain children’s food preferences, researchers are faced with contradictions.
A
B
C
D
Câu 70: People live in big cities often have trouble making friends
A
B
C
D
IX. Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the one given by marking the letter A, B, C, or
D on your answer sheet.
Câu 71: Twenty years ago this region produced twice as much coal as it does now.
A. Coal production in this region has been halved in the last twenty years.
B. More coal is produced now in this region than twenty years ago.
C. Coal production in this region has doubled in the last twenty years.
D. This region has produced more coal now than twenty years ago.
Câu 72: The meeting was put off because of pressure of time.
A. People wanted to get away, so the meeting began early.
B. There was not enough time to hold the meeting.
C. The meeting lasted much longer than usual.
D. The meeting is planned to start in a short time.
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Câu 73: It’s your duty to help him.
A. You’are supposed to be helped
B. You are helped by him.
C. His being helped is your duty.
D. He asked you to help him.
Câu 74: He likes people to let him have his own way.
A. He doesn’t like it when people tell him what to do.
B. He doesn’t accept help from people he dislikes.
C. He likes people to think all good ideas are his own.
D. He often needs the help of other people in his work.
Câu 75: What particularly impressed me was her excellent command of English.
A. That I liked her excellent command of English was that it impressed me at first.
B. I was particularly impressed by her excellent command of English.
C. Her excellent command of English particularly impresses me.
D. I partically liked her excellent command of English.
X. From the four words or phrases choose the one that best completes the sentence by marking the letter
A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet.
Câu 76: Today, ______major new products without conducting elaborate market research.
A. hardly ever corporations introduce
B. corporations hardly introduce ever
C. corporations hardly ever introduce
D. hardly ever introduce corporations
Câu 77: ______ that gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill and that the California Gold Rush began.
A. That in 1848
B. It was in 1848
C. In 1848 that it was
D. Because in 1848
Câu 78: In Australia, whether fertile land is limited, crops______.
A. are often growing on the sides of mountains
B. are growing in the mountains
C. are often grown on the sides of mountains
D. are grown in the mountains
Câu 79: ______, Hong Kong acts as a gateway into and out of the People’s Republic of China.
A. Where strategically located
B. it is located strategically
C. Because located strategically
D. Strategically located
Câu 80: The bank sent a notice to its customers which contained ______.
A. a reminder that the interest rates would rise the following month.
B. a remembrance that interest rates were to raise
C. to remember that the interest rates were going up next month
D. a reminder that a raise in interest rates was the month following
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