Đề thi Cao Đẳng chính thức môn Tiếng Anh khối D năm 2013

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BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC
(Đề thi có 6 trang)
ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2013
Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối A1 và Khối D1
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Mã đề thi 296
Họ, tên thí sinh:..........................................................................
Số báo danh:............................................................................
ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. independence B. experiment C. individual D. reputation
Question 2: A. physical B. musical C. possible D. domestic
Question 3: A. alive B. ancient C. central D. vacant
Question 4: A. answer B. reduce C. product D. offer
Question 5: A. poverty B. pottery C. decision D. astronaut
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer in each of the
following questions.
Question 6: It was not until he took up fishing ______ he began to know more about fish species.
A. what B. while C. which D. that
Question 7: “Give me another chance, ______?”
A. shall you B. will you C. don't you D. aren’t you
Question 8: We haven't decided which hotel ______.
A. to stay B. to stay at C. is for staying D. is to stay at
Question 9: ______ of that book has been missing.
A. The chapter two B. A second chapter C. Chapter two D. A chapter two
Question 10: The problem is believed ______ at the meeting two days ago.
A. being discussed B. to have been discussed
C. to have discussed D. having been discussed
Question 11: ______ from outer space, our earth looks like a “blue planet”.
A. Having seen B. Seeing C. Be seen D. Seen
Question 12: Woman: “Excuse me, where’s Nguyen Hue Street, please?”
Man: “______”
A. I think you’re right. B. Yes, that’s correct. C. Over there, I think. D. OK, so long.
Question 13: If it had not rained last night, the roads in the city ______ so slippery now.
A. would not be B. must not be C. could not have been D. would not have been
Question 14: ______ my business trip to Hanoi last month, I was able to attend his wedding.
A. Because B. According to C. Thanks to D. But for
Question 15: You ______ brought your umbrella. We are going by taxi.
A. need not B. would not have C. need not have D. may not
Question 16: Sue: “These flowers are so beautiful! Thank you very much, Bill.”
Bill: “______”
A. That’s right. B. Good job! C. Don’t worry! D. Don’t mention it.
Question 17: The museum director was ______ when talking to the visitors.
A. neither professional or friendly B. both professional or friendly
C. either friendly nor professional D. both friendly and professional
Question 18: This small town developed ______ I had expected.
A. not fast as B. much faster than C. slowly than D. as much fast as

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Question 19: By using their trunks, elephants can tell the shape of an object and ______ is rough or smooth,
or hot or cold.
A. it B. whether it C. since it D. how
Question 20: He went back to the town ______ he was born.
A. where B. what C. which D. that
Question 21: The student took that course ______ he could improve his English.
A. though B. in order to C. unless D. so that
Question 22: “What did you do ______ last summer?”
A. during B. for C. by D. at
Question 23: I applied for the job but was ______.
A. taken away B. got over C. turned down D. turned off
Question 24: Twenty thousand years ago, a sheet of ice a thousand meters ______ covered part of Canada.
A. thicken B. thick C. thickly D. thickness
Question 25: There was no news about the lost boy, ______ we went on hoping.
A. but B. consequently C. furthermore D. moreover
Question 26: I was about to leave when something occurred which attracted my ______.
A. thought B. surprise C. attention D. sympathy
Question 27: Mrs. Black’s son ______ in hospital ever since he fell off his bicycle last week.
A. was B. is C. was being D. has been
Question 28: He became famous after ______ that prize.
A. won B. winning C. win D. have won
Question 29: The price of houses ______ dramatically in recent years.
A. has risen B. was raising C. rose D. raises
Question 30: Not only you ______ I am mistaken on this point.
A. but as well B. but also C. but D. and
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 40.
In most of the earliest books for children, illustrations were an afterthought. But in the Caldecott "toy
books" which first (31)______ in 1878, they were almost (32)______ important as the lines of text, and
occupied far more space in the book. One can almost read the story from the dramatic action in the pictures.
(33)______ then, thousands of successful picture books have been published in the United States and
around the world. In the best, the words and illustrations seem to complement each other perfectly. Often a
single person is responsible (34)______ both writing and illustrating the book. One of (35)______, and
certainly one of the most successful, illustrator-authors was Dr. Seuss, (36)______ real name was Theodor
Geisel. His first children's book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, hit the market in 1937, and the
world of children's literature was changed forever. Seuss's playful drawings were a perfect complement to his
engaging stories and (37)______ characters. In 1957, Seuss's The Cat in the Hat (38)______ the first book in
Random House's best-selling series, Beginner Books, written by Seuss and several (39)______ authors. These
combine outrageous illustrations of people, creatures, and plants, and playful stories written (40)______ very
simple language.
From “The Complete Guide to the TOEFL Tests” by Bruce Rogers
Question 31: A. emerged B. happened C. appeared D. showed
Question 32: A. most B. as C. less D. more
Question 33: A. By B. Till C. Since D. Before
Question 34: A. with B. at C. to D. for
Question 35: A. the greater B. the greatness C. the great D. the greatest
Question 36: A. whose B. who’s C. who D. whom
Question 37: A. forgetting B. forgotten C. unforgettable D. forgetful
Question 38: A. became B. would become C. had become D. has become
Question 39: A. each other B. one another C. other D. another
Question 40: A. at B. about C. in D. from

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 41: It will be fine tomorrow. But if it should rain tomorrow, the match will be postponed.
A. turned off B. put off C. sold off D. taken off
Question 42: Living in the central Australian desert has its problems, of which obtaining water is not the least.
A. getting B. storing C. purifying D. controlling
Question 43: If the headmaster were here, he would sign your papers immediately.
A. formerly B. right away C. right ahead D. currently
Question 44: After a few rounds of talks, both sides regarded the territory dispute as settled.
A. discussion B. discomfort C. disapproval D. disadvantage
Question 45: Thirty minutes after the accident, the captain still refused to abandon the burning ship.
A. leave B. come to C. sail D. get on
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 46 to 55.
American movies create myths about college life in the United States. These stories are entertaining, but
they are not true. You have to look beyond Hollywood movies to understand what college is really like.
Thanks to the movies, many people believe that college students party and socialize more than they study.
Movies almost never show students working hard in class or in the library. Instead, movies show them eating,
talking, hanging out, or dancing to loud music at wild parties. While it is true that American students have the
freedom to participate in activities, they also have academic responsibilities. In order to succeed, they
have to attend classes and study hard.
Another movie myth is that athletics is the only important extracurricular activity. In fact, there is a wide
variety of nonacademic activities on campus such as special clubs, service organizations, art, and theater
programs. This variety allows students to choose what interests them. Even more important, after graduation,
students’ résumés look better to employers if they list a few extracurricular activities.
Most students in the movies can easily afford higher education. If only this were true! While it is true that
some American college students are wealthy, most are from families with moderate incomes. Up to 80% of
them get some type of financial aid. Students from middle and lower-income families often work part-time
throughout their college years. There is one thing that many college students have in common, but it is not
something you will see in the movies. They have parents who think higher education is a priority, a necessary
and important part of their children's lives.
Movies about college life usually have characters that are extreme in some way: super athletic, super
intelligent, super wealthy, super glamorous, etc. Movies use these stereotypes, along with other myths of
romance and adventure because audiences like going to movies that include these elements. Of course, real
college students are not like movie characters at all.
So the next time you want a taste of the college experience, do not go to the movies. Look at some
college websites or brochures instead. Take a walk around your local college campus. Visit a few classes. True,
you may not be able to see the same people or exciting action you will see in the movies, but you can be sure
that there are plenty of academic adventures going on all around you!
From “Read and Reflect” by Jayme Adelson-Goldstein with Lori Howard
Question 46: Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. American colleges in the movies are not like those in reality.
B. Movies about college life are similar to life and fun to watch.
C. American students do not like to watch Hollywood movies.
D. You should see college movies to understand college life.
Question 47: The phrase “academic responsibilities” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to “______”.
A. learning duties B. training skills C. caring professions D. teaching methods
Question 48: Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Learning is only part of students’ college life.
B. There is a wide choice of extracurricular activities for college students.
C. Extracurricular activities are of no importance to employers.
D. Not all extracurricular activities are students’ academic responsibilities.
Question 49: The word “they” in the third paragraph refers to ______.
A. employers B. activities C. students D. résumés

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Question 50: The word “moderate” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to “______”.
A. not high B. unlimited C. not steady D. sensible
Question 51: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. It is important for students to get higher education.
B. All college students have to work part-time.
C. Most students in the movies can afford college expenses.
D. Most college students’ families are not well-off.
Question 52: The word “taste” in the sixth paragraph is closest in meaning to “______”.
A. kind B. example C. record D. myth
Question 53: American parents believe in ______.
A. the extracurricular activities that help ensure their children’s jobs
B. the necessity of higher education in their children's lives
C. how movie-makers describe American college life
D. the quality of their children's college lives
Question 54: Many American students have to work part-time throughout their college years because ______.
A. they are not allowed to work full-time B. they want to gain experience
C. their parents force them to D. they can earn money for their expenses
Question 55: Which of the following could best serve as the title of the passage?
A. Going to College: The Only Way to Succeed in Life
B. Hollywood Movies: The Best About College Life
C. Extracurricular Activities and Job Opportunities
D. American College Life and the Movies
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 56: The staff worked throughout the night to meeting the client’s deadline.
A B C D
Question 57: “Which is busiest city in Vietnam?” asked Tom.
A B C D
Question 58: I remember that I danced not goods the first time I did the tango.
A B C D
Question 59: The wooden fence surrounded the factory is beginning to fall down because of the rain.
A B C D
Question 60: While models of automobiles date back as far as the late 1600's, the 1880's seen the first
A B C
commercial interest in the vehicle.
D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 61 to 70.
Human Nutrition is the study of how food affects the health and survival of the human body. Human beings
require food to grow, reproduce, and maintain good health. Without food, our bodies could not stay warm,
build or repair tissue, or maintain the heartbeat. Eating the right foods can help us avoid certain diseases or
recover faster when illness occurs. These and other important functions are fueled by chemical substances in
our food called nutrients. Nutrients are classified as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and
water.
When we eat a meal, nutrients are released from food through digestion. Digestion begins in the mouth
by the action of chewing and the chemical activity of saliva, a watery fluid that contains enzymes, certain
proteins that help break down food. Further digestion occurs as food travels through the stomach and the
small intestine, where digestive enzymes and acids liquefy food and muscle contractions push it along the
digestive tract. Nutrients are absorbed from the inside of the small intestine into the bloodstream and carried
to the sites in the body where they are needed. At these sites, several chemical reactions occur, which ensures
the growth and function of body tissues. The parts of foods that are not absorbed continue to move down the
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Once digested, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats provide the body with the energy it needs to maintain its
many functions. Scientists measure this energy in kilocalories, the amount of energy needed to raise one
kilogram of water one degree Celsius. In nutrition discussions, scientists use the term calorie instead of
kilocalorie as the standard unit of measure in nutrition.
Nutrients are classified as essential or nonessential. Nonessential nutrients are manufactured in the body
and do not need to be obtained from food. Examples include cholesterol, a fatlike substance present in all
animal cells. Essential nutrients must be obtained from food sources, because the body either does not
produce them or produces them in amounts too small to maintain growth and health. Essential nutrients
include water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
An individual needs varying amounts of each essential nutrient, depending upon such factors as gender
and age. Specific health conditions, such as pregnancy, breast-feeding, illness, or drug use, make unusual
demands on the body and increase its need for nutrients. Dietary guidelines, which take many of these
factors into account, provide general guidance in meeting daily nutritional needs.
From “Human Nutrition” by Worthington-Roberts, Bonnie, Microsoft® Student 2009.
Question 61: The first paragraph mainly discusses ______.
A. chemical substances in our food B. the study of human nutrition
C. a variety of essential nutrients to human beings D. the importance of food to human beings
Question 62: The word “released” in the second paragraph mostly means “______”.
A. refused B. renewed C. expressed D. produced
Question 63: Which of the followings is NOT true about the process of digestion?
A. Nutrients are carried to different sites in the body.
B. Saliva plays an important role in the first stage of digestion.
C. The small intestine covers the whole digestive system.
D. The small intestine helps the body absorb nutrients.
Question 64: The word “maintain” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to “______”.
A. obtain B. keep performing C. carry on making D. provide
Question 65: According to the passage, nutrients are absorbed ______.
A. in the small intestine B. in the mouth C. in the stomach D. over the whole body
Question 66: According to the passage, which of the following provides energy for the body?
A. Proteins, vitamins, and carbohydrates B. Proteins, fats, and minerals
C. Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats D. Carbohydrates, minerals, and water
Question 67: In nutrition discussions, the standard unit used to measure nutrients is ______.
A. kilocalorie B. gram C. kilogram D. calorie
Question 68: The word “which” in the last paragraph refers to ______.
A. dietary guidelines B. unusual demands C. general guidance D. nutritional needs
Question 69: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. The effects of food on the body B. The body’s need of nutrients
C. Food sources from animals D. Classification of nutrients
Question 70: Through the passage, the author provides the readers with ______.
A. some proposal B. orders C. instructions D. some information
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions.
Question 71: “Sure, I’ll lend you my car this afternoon,” Richard said to me.
A. Richard asked me to lend him my car. B. Richard refused to lend me his car.
C. Richard suggested lending me his car. D. Richard agreed to lend me his car.
Question 72: If I had worked harder, I would have passed the exam.
A. As I did not work hard enough, I did not pass the exam.
B. I failed the exam, so I will have to work harder.
C. I passed the exam because I worked harder than others.
D. Although I worked very hard, I did not pass the exam.

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Question 73: “You must wear the seat belt when driving!” she said to him.
A. She told him to wear the seat belt when he drove.
B. She confirmed that he wore the seat belt when driving.
C. She complained that he wore the seat belt as he drove.
D. She encouraged him to wear the seat belt when driving.
Question 74: I used to have Peter mow the lawn on Saturday mornings.
A. Peter often mowed the lawn for me on Saturday mornings.
B. I was familiar with mowing the lawn with Peter every Saturday morning.
C. Peter often helps me mow the lawn on Saturday mornings.
D. I am used to having the lawn mown by Peter every Saturday morning.
Question 75: The gardens are open each day for visitors to enjoy the flower displays.
A. In order to enjoy the flowers each day, visitors open their own displays.
B. There are too many flower displays for visitors to enjoy each day.
C. As long as visitors enjoy the flower displays, the gardens are still open each day.
D. The gardens are open each day so that visitors can enjoy the flower displays.
Question 76: “If I were you, I would take this chance for further study,” he said to her.
A. He instructed her to take this chance for further study.
B. He ordered her to take that chance for further study.
C. He advised her to take that chance to study further.
D. He reminded her to take this chance to study further.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best joins each of
the following pairs of sentences in each of the following questions.
Question 77: She is a famous author. She is also an influential political commentator.
A. She likes writing famous books and commenting on politics.
B. She is neither a famous author nor a political commentator.
C. She writes famous books, but she does not know much about politics.
D. She is not only a famous author but also an influential political commentator.
Question 78: He works in the same office with two women. They are very beautiful and tactful.
A. The two women’s beauty and tact explain why he wants to work at their office.
B. He works in the same office with two women who are very beautiful and tactful.
C. The offices where he and the two very beautiful and tactful women work are the same.
D. Working in the same office with the two beautiful women makes him very tactful.
Question 79: I had to do my homework. I could not help my mother with the washing-up.
A. Because I was busy doing my homework, I could not help my mother with the washing-up.
B. It was impossible for me to do my homework although my mother helped me with the washing-up.
C. I could not help my mother with the washing-up until I finished my homework.
D. I could not do my homework because I had to help my mother with the washing-up.
Question 80: The football match was so exciting. The spectators at the stadium cheered wildly all through it.
A. Despite the exciting football match, not all the spectators at the stadium cheered wildly all through it.
B. The spectators at the stadium cheered wildly to make the match exciting all through it.
C. When the spectators at the stadium cheered wildly, the football match became exciting all through it.
D. The football match was so exciting that the spectators at the stadium cheered wildly all through it.
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BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC
(Đề thi có 6 trang)
ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2013
Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối A1 và Khối D1
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Mã đề thi 394
Họ, tên thí sinh:..........................................................................
Số báo danh:............................................................................
ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer in each of the
following questions.
Question 1: There was no news about the lost boy, ______ we went on hoping.
A. consequently B. but C. moreover D. furthermore
Question 2: Sue: “These flowers are so beautiful! Thank you very much, Bill.”
Bill: “______”
A. That’s right. B. Good job! C. Don’t worry! D. Don’t mention it.
Question 3: The problem is believed ______ at the meeting two days ago.
A. to have discussed B. being discussed
C. to have been discussed D. having been discussed
Question 4: If it had not rained last night, the roads in the city ______ so slippery now.
A. would not be B. would not have been C. could not have been D. must not be
Question 5: It was not until he took up fishing ______ he began to know more about fish species.
A. while B. which C. that D. what
Question 6: He became famous after ______ that prize.
A. have won B. won C. winning D. win
Question 7: The museum director was ______ when talking to the visitors.
A. neither professional or friendly B. both professional or friendly
C. either friendly nor professional D. both friendly and professional
Question 8: “Give me another chance, ______?”
A. will you B. aren’t you C. shall you D. don't you
Question 9: ______ of that book has been missing.
A. A second chapter B. A chapter two C. The chapter two D. Chapter two
Question 10: Woman: “Excuse me, where’s Nguyen Hue Street, please?”
Man: “______”
A. Yes, that’s correct. B. Over there, I think. C. I think you’re right. D. OK, so long.
Question 11: By using their trunks, elephants can tell the shape of an object and ______ is rough or smooth,
or hot or cold.
A. since it B. it C. whether it D. how
Question 12: Mrs. Black’s son ______ in hospital ever since he fell off his bicycle last week.
A. was being B. has been C. is D. was
Question 13: You ______ brought your umbrella. We are going by taxi.
A. need not B. would not have C. may not D. need not have
Question 14: The price of houses ______ dramatically in recent years.
A. rose B. has risen C. raises D. was raising
Question 15: The student took that course ______ he could improve his English.
A. though B. unless C. so that D. in order to
Question 16: ______ from outer space, our earth looks like a “blue planet”.
A. Seeing B. Be seen C. Having seen D. Seen

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Question 17: Twenty thousand years ago, a sheet of ice a thousand meters ______ covered part of Canada.
A. thickness B. thickly C. thick D. thicken
Question 18: Not only you ______ I am mistaken on this point.
A. but also B. but C. but as well D. and
Question 19: I applied for the job but was ______.
A. taken away B. got over C. turned down D. turned off
Question 20: “What did you do ______ last summer?”
A. at B. by C. during D. for
Question 21: ______ my business trip to Hanoi last month, I was able to attend his wedding.
A. But for B. Thanks to C. Because D. According to
Question 22: We haven't decided which hotel ______.
A. is to stay at B. to stay at C. to stay D. is for staying
Question 23: This small town developed ______ I had expected.
A. as much fast as B. much faster than C. not fast as D. slowly than
Question 24: I was about to leave when something occurred which attracted my ______.
A. attention B. sympathy C. thought D. surprise
Question 25: He went back to the town ______ he was born.
A. that B. what C. which D. where
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 26: A. domestic B. possible C. physical D. musical
Question 27: A. reputation B. experiment C. independence D. individual
Question 28: A. vacant B. ancient C. alive D. central
Question 29: A. decision B. astronaut C. pottery D. poverty
Question 30: A. answer B. offer C. product D. reduce
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 40.
In most of the earliest books for children, illustrations were an afterthought. But in the Caldecott "toy
books" which first (31)______ in 1878, they were almost (32)______ important as the lines of text, and
occupied far more space in the book. One can almost read the story from the dramatic action in the pictures.
(33)______ then, thousands of successful picture books have been published in the United States and
around the world. In the best, the words and illustrations seem to complement each other perfectly. Often a
single person is responsible (34)______ both writing and illustrating the book. One of (35)______, and
certainly one of the most successful, illustrator-authors was Dr. Seuss, (36)______ real name was Theodor
Geisel. His first children's book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, hit the market in 1937, and the
world of children's literature was changed forever. Seuss's playful drawings were a perfect complement to his
engaging stories and (37)______ characters. In 1957, Seuss's The Cat in the Hat (38)______ the first book in
Random House's best-selling series, Beginner Books, written by Seuss and several (39)______ authors. These
combine outrageous illustrations of people, creatures, and plants, and playful stories written (40)______ very
simple language.
From “The Complete Guide to the TOEFL Tests” by Bruce Rogers
Question 31: A. appeared B. showed C. emerged D. happened
Question 32: A. less B. more C. most D. as
Question 33: A. By B. Till C. Since D. Before
Question 34: A. for B. at C. with D. to
Question 35: A. the greater B. the greatest C. the great D. the greatness
Question 36: A. who B. whose C. who’s D. whom
Question 37: A. forgetting B. forgetful C. unforgettable D. forgotten
Question 38: A. had become B. would become C. has become D. became

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Question 39: A. one another B. another C. other D. each other
Question 40: A. in B. about C. from D. at
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 41: Living in the central Australian desert has its problems, of which obtaining water is not the least.
A. purifying B. controlling C. getting D. storing
Question 42: Thirty minutes after the accident, the captain still refused to abandon the burning ship.
A. get on B. leave C. sail D. come to
Question 43: If the headmaster were here, he would sign your papers immediately.
A. right away B. currently C. formerly D. right ahead
Question 44: After a few rounds of talks, both sides regarded the territory dispute as settled.
A. discomfort B. disapproval C. disadvantage D. discussion
Question 45: It will be fine tomorrow. But if it should rain tomorrow, the match will be postponed.
A. sold off B. turned off C. taken off D. put off
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 46 to 55.
American movies create myths about college life in the United States. These stories are entertaining, but
they are not true. You have to look beyond Hollywood movies to understand what college is really like.
Thanks to the movies, many people believe that college students party and socialize more than they study.
Movies almost never show students working hard in class or in the library. Instead, movies show them eating,
talking, hanging out, or dancing to loud music at wild parties. While it is true that American students have the
freedom to participate in activities, they also have academic responsibilities. In order to succeed, they
have to attend classes and study hard.
Another movie myth is that athletics is the only important extracurricular activity. In fact, there is a wide
variety of nonacademic activities on campus such as special clubs, service organizations, art, and theater
programs. This variety allows students to choose what interests them. Even more important, after graduation,
students’ résumés look better to employers if they list a few extracurricular activities.
Most students in the movies can easily afford higher education. If only this were true! While it is true that
some American college students are wealthy, most are from families with moderate incomes. Up to 80% of
them get some type of financial aid. Students from middle and lower-income families often work part-time
throughout their college years. There is one thing that many college students have in common, but it is not
something you will see in the movies. They have parents who think higher education is a priority, a necessary
and important part of their children's lives.
Movies about college life usually have characters that are extreme in some way: super athletic, super
intelligent, super wealthy, super glamorous, etc. Movies use these stereotypes, along with other myths of
romance and adventure because audiences like going to movies that include these elements. Of course, real
college students are not like movie characters at all.
So the next time you want a taste of the college experience, do not go to the movies. Look at some
college websites or brochures instead. Take a walk around your local college campus. Visit a few classes. True,
you may not be able to see the same people or exciting action you will see in the movies, but you can be sure
that there are plenty of academic adventures going on all around you!
From “Read and Reflect” by Jayme Adelson-Goldstein with Lori Howard
Question 46: Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. American colleges in the movies are not like those in reality.
B. Movies about college life are similar to life and fun to watch.
C. You should see college movies to understand college life.
D. American students do not like to watch Hollywood movies.
Question 47: The phrase “academic responsibilities” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to “______”.
A. teaching methods B. training skills C. caring professions D. learning duties
Question 48: Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Extracurricular activities are of no importance to employers.
B. There is a wide choice of extracurricular activities for college students.
C. Learning is only part of students’ college life.
D. Not all extracurricular activities are students’ academic responsibilities.

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Question 49: The word “they” in the third paragraph refers to ______.
A. activities B. résumés C. employers D. students
Question 50: The word “moderate” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to “______”.
A. not high B. unlimited C. sensible D. not steady
Question 51: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Most students in the movies can afford college expenses.
B. All college students have to work part-time.
C. It is important for students to get higher education.
D. Most college students’ families are not well-off.
Question 52: The word “taste” in the sixth paragraph is closest in meaning to “______”.
A. myth B. kind C. record D. example
Question 53: American parents believe in ______.
A. the quality of their children's college lives
B. the necessity of higher education in their children's lives
C. how movie-makers describe American college life
D. the extracurricular activities that help ensure their children’s jobs
Question 54: Many American students have to work part-time throughout their college years because ______.
A. they can earn money for their expenses B. they want to gain experience
C. their parents force them to D. they are not allowed to work full-time
Question 55: Which of the following could best serve as the title of the passage?
A. Going to College: The Only Way to Succeed in Life
B. Hollywood Movies: The Best About College Life
C. Extracurricular Activities and Job Opportunities
D. American College Life and the Movies
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 56: While models of automobiles date back as far as the late 1600's, the 1880's seen the first
A B C
commercial interest in the vehicle.
D
Question 57: The staff worked throughout the night to meeting the client’s deadline.
A B C D
Question 58: The wooden fence surrounded the factory is beginning to fall down because of the rain.
A B C D
Question 59: “Which is busiest city in Vietnam?” asked Tom.
A B C D
Question 60: I remember that I danced not goods the first time I did the tango.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best joins each of
the following pairs of sentences in each of the following questions.
Question 61: I had to do my homework. I could not help my mother with the washing-up.
A. I could not do my homework because I had to help my mother with the washing-up.
B. It was impossible for me to do my homework although my mother helped me with the washing-up.
C. I could not help my mother with the washing-up until I finished my homework.
D. Because I was busy doing my homework, I could not help my mother with the washing-up.
Question 62: He works in the same office with two women. They are very beautiful and tactful.
A. The two women’s beauty and tact explain why he wants to work at their office.
B. The offices where he and the two very beautiful and tactful women work are the same.
C. Working in the same office with the two beautiful women makes him very tactful.
D. He works in the same office with two women who are very beautiful and tactful.

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Question 63: The football match was so exciting. The spectators at the stadium cheered wildly all through it.
A. Despite the exciting football match, not all the spectators at the stadium cheered wildly all through it.
B. When the spectators at the stadium cheered wildly, the football match became exciting all through it.
C. The spectators at the stadium cheered wildly to make the match exciting all through it.
D. The football match was so exciting that the spectators at the stadium cheered wildly all through it.
Question 64: She is a famous author. She is also an influential political commentator.
A. She is not only a famous author but also an influential political commentator.
B. She writes famous books, but she does not know much about politics.
C. She is neither a famous author nor a political commentator.
D. She likes writing famous books and commenting on politics.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 65 to 74.
Human Nutrition is the study of how food affects the health and survival of the human body. Human beings
require food to grow, reproduce, and maintain good health. Without food, our bodies could not stay warm,
build or repair tissue, or maintain the heartbeat. Eating the right foods can help us avoid certain diseases or
recover faster when illness occurs. These and other important functions are fueled by chemical substances in
our food called nutrients. Nutrients are classified as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and
water.
When we eat a meal, nutrients are released from food through digestion. Digestion begins in the mouth
by the action of chewing and the chemical activity of saliva, a watery fluid that contains enzymes, certain
proteins that help break down food. Further digestion occurs as food travels through the stomach and the
small intestine, where digestive enzymes and acids liquefy food and muscle contractions push it along the
digestive tract. Nutrients are absorbed from the inside of the small intestine into the bloodstream and carried
to the sites in the body where they are needed. At these sites, several chemical reactions occur, which ensures
the growth and function of body tissues. The parts of foods that are not absorbed continue to move down the
intestinal tract and are eliminated from the body as feces.
Once digested, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats provide the body with the energy it needs to maintain its
many functions. Scientists measure this energy in kilocalories, the amount of energy needed to raise one
kilogram of water one degree Celsius. In nutrition discussions, scientists use the term calorie instead of
kilocalorie as the standard unit of measure in nutrition.
Nutrients are classified as essential or nonessential. Nonessential nutrients are manufactured in the body
and do not need to be obtained from food. Examples include cholesterol, a fatlike substance present in all
animal cells. Essential nutrients must be obtained from food sources, because the body either does not
produce them or produces them in amounts too small to maintain growth and health. Essential nutrients
include water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
An individual needs varying amounts of each essential nutrient, depending upon such factors as gender
and age. Specific health conditions, such as pregnancy, breast-feeding, illness, or drug use, make unusual
demands on the body and increase its need for nutrients. Dietary guidelines, which take many of these
factors into account, provide general guidance in meeting daily nutritional needs.
From “Human Nutrition” by Worthington-Roberts, Bonnie, Microsoft® Student 2009.
Question 65: The first paragraph mainly discusses ______.
A. the importance of food to human beings B. chemical substances in our food
C. the study of human nutrition D. a variety of essential nutrients to human beings
Question 66: The word “released” in the second paragraph mostly means “______”.
A. renewed B. expressed C. refused D. produced
Question 67: Which of the followings is NOT true about the process of digestion?
A. Nutrients are carried to different sites in the body.
B. Saliva plays an important role in the first stage of digestion.
C. The small intestine covers the whole digestive system.
D. The small intestine helps the body absorb nutrients.
Question 68: The word “maintain” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to “______”.
A. carry on making B. obtain C. keep performing D. provide
Question 69: According to the passage, nutrients are absorbed ______.
A. in the small intestine B. in the mouth C. over the whole body D. in the stomach

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Question 70: According to the passage, which of the following provides energy for the body?
A. Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats B. Proteins, fats, and minerals
C. Proteins, vitamins, and carbohydrates D. Carbohydrates, minerals, and water
Question 71: In nutrition discussions, the standard unit used to measure nutrients is ______.
A. kilocalorie B. calorie C. kilogram D. gram
Question 72: The word “which” in the last paragraph refers to ______.
A. unusual demands B. dietary guidelines C. nutritional needs D. general guidance
Question 73: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Food sources from animals B. The effects of food on the body
C. The body’s need of nutrients D. Classification of nutrients
Question 74: Through the passage, the author provides the readers with ______.
A. some proposal B. instructions C. orders D. some information
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions.
Question 75: I used to have Peter mow the lawn on Saturday mornings.
A. I am used to having the lawn mown by Peter every Saturday morning.
B. Peter often mowed the lawn for me on Saturday mornings.
C. I was familiar with mowing the lawn with Peter every Saturday morning.
D. Peter often helps me mow the lawn on Saturday mornings.
Question 76: “You must wear the seat belt when driving!” she said to him.
A. She encouraged him to wear the seat belt when driving.
B. She confirmed that he wore the seat belt when driving.
C. She told him to wear the seat belt when he drove.
D. She complained that he wore the seat belt as he drove.
Question 77: If I had worked harder, I would have passed the exam.
A. I failed the exam, so I will have to work harder.
B. As I did not work hard enough, I did not pass the exam.
C. I passed the exam because I worked harder than others.
D. Although I worked very hard, I did not pass the exam.
Question 78: The gardens are open each day for visitors to enjoy the flower displays.
A. In order to enjoy the flowers each day, visitors open their own displays.
B. As long as visitors enjoy the flower displays, the gardens are still open each day.
C. The gardens are open each day so that visitors can enjoy the flower displays.
D. There are too many flower displays for visitors to enjoy each day.
Question 79: “Sure, I’ll lend you my car this afternoon,” Richard said to me.
A. Richard suggested lending me his car. B. Richard refused to lend me his car.
C. Richard asked me to lend him my car. D. Richard agreed to lend me his car.
Question 80: “If I were you, I would take this chance for further study,” he said to her.
A. He advised her to take that chance to study further.
B. He instructed her to take this chance for further study.
C. He ordered her to take that chance for further study.
D. He reminded her to take this chance to study further.
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BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC
(Đề thi có 6 trang)
ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2013
Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối A1 và Khối D1
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
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Họ, tên thí sinh:..........................................................................
Số báo danh:............................................................................
ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1: Thirty minutes after the accident, the captain still refused to abandon the burning ship.
A. leave B. sail C. get on D. come to
Question 2: After a few rounds of talks, both sides regarded the territory dispute as settled.
A. discomfort B. discussion C. disapproval D. disadvantage
Question 3: It will be fine tomorrow. But if it should rain tomorrow, the match will be postponed.
A. sold off B. put off C. turned off D. taken off
Question 4: Living in the central Australian desert has its problems, of which obtaining water is not the least.
A. storing B. purifying C. getting D. controlling
Question 5: If the headmaster were here, he would sign your papers immediately.
A. right ahead B. currently C. formerly D. right away
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer in each of the
following questions.
Question 6: “Give me another chance, ______?”
A. shall you B. don't you C. will you D. aren’t you
Question 7: Mrs. Black’s son ______ in hospital ever since he fell off his bicycle last week.
A. has been B. was being C. is D. was
Question 8: The problem is believed ______ at the meeting two days ago.
A. being discussed B. having been discussed
C. to have been discussed D. to have discussed
Question 9: The museum director was ______ when talking to the visitors.
A. both friendly and professional B. both professional or friendly
C. either friendly nor professional D. neither professional or friendly
Question 10: Twenty thousand years ago, a sheet of ice a thousand meters ______ covered part of Canada.
A. thicken B. thick C. thickly D. thickness
Question 11: He went back to the town ______ he was born.
A. where B. which C. what D. that
Question 12: Woman: “Excuse me, where’s Nguyen Hue Street, please?”
Man: “______”
A. I think you’re right. B. Yes, that’s correct. C. OK, so long. D. Over there, I think.
Question 13: The price of houses ______ dramatically in recent years.
A. has risen B. rose C. raises D. was raising
Question 14: The student took that course ______ he could improve his English.
A. in order to B. though C. unless D. so that
Question 15: ______ my business trip to Hanoi last month, I was able to attend his wedding.
A. According to B. But for C. Because D. Thanks to
Question 16: This small town developed ______ I had expected.
A. much faster than B. slowly than C. not fast as D. as much fast as

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Question 17: By using their trunks, elephants can tell the shape of an object and ______ is rough or smooth,
or hot or cold.
A. since it B. how C. whether it D. it
Question 18: We haven't decided which hotel ______.
A. is for staying B. is to stay at C. to stay at D. to stay
Question 19: Sue: “These flowers are so beautiful! Thank you very much, Bill.”
Bill: “______”
A. That’s right. B. Don’t worry! C. Don’t mention it. D. Good job!
Question 20: There was no news about the lost boy, ______ we went on hoping.
A. moreover B. consequently C. furthermore D. but
Question 21: I applied for the job but was ______.
A. got over B. taken away C. turned off D. turned down
Question 22: ______ of that book has been missing.
A. The chapter two B. A second chapter C. A chapter two D. Chapter two
Question 23: ______ from outer space, our earth looks like a “blue planet”.
A. Be seen B. Having seen C. Seen D. Seeing
Question 24: “What did you do ______ last summer?”
A. during B. at C. for D. by
Question 25: I was about to leave when something occurred which attracted my ______.
A. attention B. sympathy C. thought D. surprise
Question 26: Not only you ______ I am mistaken on this point.
A. but as well B. and C. but D. but also
Question 27: He became famous after ______ that prize.
A. winning B. won C. win D. have won
Question 28: It was not until he took up fishing ______ he began to know more about fish species.
A. what B. that C. while D. which
Question 29: If it had not rained last night, the roads in the city ______ so slippery now.
A. would not be B. could not have been C. must not be D. would not have been
Question 30: You ______ brought your umbrella. We are going by taxi.
A. need not B. would not have C. may not D. need not have
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 40.
In most of the earliest books for children, illustrations were an afterthought. But in the Caldecott "toy
books" which first (31)______ in 1878, they were almost (32)______ important as the lines of text, and
occupied far more space in the book. One can almost read the story from the dramatic action in the pictures.
(33)______ then, thousands of successful picture books have been published in the United States and
around the world. In the best, the words and illustrations seem to complement each other perfectly. Often a
single person is responsible (34)______ both writing and illustrating the book. One of (35)______, and
certainly one of the most successful, illustrator-authors was Dr. Seuss, (36)______ real name was Theodor
Geisel. His first children's book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, hit the market in 1937, and the
world of children's literature was changed forever. Seuss's playful drawings were a perfect complement to his
engaging stories and (37)______ characters. In 1957, Seuss's The Cat in the Hat (38)______ the first book in
Random House's best-selling series, Beginner Books, written by Seuss and several (39)______ authors. These
combine outrageous illustrations of people, creatures, and plants, and playful stories written (40)______ very
simple language.
From “The Complete Guide to the TOEFL Tests” by Bruce Rogers
Question 31: A. happened B. showed C. appeared D. emerged
Question 32: A. less B. more C. as D. most
Question 33: A. Since B. Before C. By D. Till
Question 34: A. at B. for C. to D. with
Question 35: A. the greater B. the great C. the greatest D. the greatness

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Question 36: A. whom B. whose C. who’s D. who
Question 37: A. forgetful B. unforgettable C. forgotten D. forgetting
Question 38: A. became B. has become C. had become D. would become
Question 39: A. another B. one another C. other D. each other
Question 40: A. from B. in C. about D. at
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 41: A. reduce B. product C. offer D. answer
Question 42: A. vacant B. ancient C. central D. alive
Question 43: A. independence B. individual C. experiment D. reputation
Question 44: A. decision B. astronaut C. poverty D. pottery
Question 45: A. physical B. domestic C. possible D. musical
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best joins each of
the following pairs of sentences in each of the following questions.
Question 46: The football match was so exciting. The spectators at the stadium cheered wildly all through it.
A. Despite the exciting football match, not all the spectators at the stadium cheered wildly all through it.
B. When the spectators at the stadium cheered wildly, the football match became exciting all through it.
C. The football match was so exciting that the spectators at the stadium cheered wildly all through it.
D. The spectators at the stadium cheered wildly to make the match exciting all through it.
Question 47: He works in the same office with two women. They are very beautiful and tactful.
A. The offices where he and the two very beautiful and tactful women work are the same.
B. The two women’s beauty and tact explain why he wants to work at their office.
C. Working in the same office with the two beautiful women makes him very tactful.
D. He works in the same office with two women who are very beautiful and tactful.
Question 48: I had to do my homework. I could not help my mother with the washing-up.
A. Because I was busy doing my homework, I could not help my mother with the washing-up.
B. I could not help my mother with the washing-up until I finished my homework.
C. I could not do my homework because I had to help my mother with the washing-up.
D. It was impossible for me to do my homework although my mother helped me with the washing-up.
Question 49: She is a famous author. She is also an influential political commentator.
A. She writes famous books, but she does not know much about politics.
B. She is not only a famous author but also an influential political commentator.
C. She is neither a famous author nor a political commentator.
D. She likes writing famous books and commenting on politics.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 50 to 59.
American movies create myths about college life in the United States. These stories are entertaining, but
they are not true. You have to look beyond Hollywood movies to understand what college is really like.
Thanks to the movies, many people believe that college students party and socialize more than they study.
Movies almost never show students working hard in class or in the library. Instead, movies show them eating,
talking, hanging out, or dancing to loud music at wild parties. While it is true that American students have the
freedom to participate in activities, they also have academic responsibilities. In order to succeed, they
have to attend classes and study hard.
Another movie myth is that athletics is the only important extracurricular activity. In fact, there is a wide
variety of nonacademic activities on campus such as special clubs, service organizations, art, and theater
programs. This variety allows students to choose what interests them. Even more important, after graduation,
students’ résumés look better to employers if they list a few extracurricular activities.
Most students in the movies can easily afford higher education. If only this were true! While it is true that
some American college students are wealthy, most are from families with moderate incomes. Up to 80% of

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them get some type of financial aid. Students from middle and lower-income families often work part-time
throughout their college years. There is one thing that many college students have in common, but it is not
something you will see in the movies. They have parents who think higher education is a priority, a necessary
and important part of their children's lives.
Movies about college life usually have characters that are extreme in some way: super athletic, super
intelligent, super wealthy, super glamorous, etc. Movies use these stereotypes, along with other myths of
romance and adventure because audiences like going to movies that include these elements. Of course, real
college students are not like movie characters at all.
So the next time you want a taste of the college experience, do not go to the movies. Look at some
college websites or brochures instead. Take a walk around your local college campus. Visit a few classes. True,
you may not be able to see the same people or exciting action you will see in the movies, but you can be sure
that there are plenty of academic adventures going on all around you!
From “Read and Reflect” by Jayme Adelson-Goldstein with Lori Howard
Question 50: Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. You should see college movies to understand college life.
B. American students do not like to watch Hollywood movies.
C. Movies about college life are similar to life and fun to watch.
D. American colleges in the movies are not like those in reality.
Question 51: The phrase “academic responsibilities” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to
“______”.
A. training skills B. caring professions C. learning duties D. teaching methods
Question 52: Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Not all extracurricular activities are students’ academic responsibilities.
B. Learning is only part of students’ college life.
C. There is a wide choice of extracurricular activities for college students.
D. Extracurricular activities are of no importance to employers.
Question 53: The word “they” in the third paragraph refers to ______.
A. activities B. résumés C. employers D. students
Question 54: The word “moderate” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to “______”.
A. sensible B. not high C. unlimited D. not steady
Question 55: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Most students in the movies can afford college expenses.
B. Most college students’ families are not well-off.
C. It is important for students to get higher education.
D. All college students have to work part-time.
Question 56: The word “taste” in the sixth paragraph is closest in meaning to “______”.
A. record B. kind C. myth D. example
Question 57: American parents believe in ______.
A. the extracurricular activities that help ensure their children’s jobs
B. how movie-makers describe American college life
C. the quality of their children's college lives
D. the necessity of higher education in their children's lives
Question 58: Many American students have to work part-time throughout their college years because
______.
A. they want to gain experience B. they can earn money for their expenses
C. they are not allowed to work full-time D. their parents force them to
Question 59: Which of the following could best serve as the title of the passage?
A. American College Life and the Movies
B. Extracurricular Activities and Job Opportunities
C. Hollywood Movies: The Best About College Life
D. Going to College: The Only Way to Succeed in Life

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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 60: The wooden fence surrounded the factory is beginning to fall down because of the rain.
A B C D
Question 61: “Which is busiest city in Vietnam?” asked Tom.
A B C D
Question 62: While models of automobiles date back as far as the late 1600's, the 1880's seen the first
A B C
commercial interest in the vehicle.
D
Question 63: The staff worked throughout the night to meeting the client’s deadline.
A B C D
Question 64: I remember that I danced not goods the first time I did the tango.
A B C D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 65 to 74.
Human Nutrition is the study of how food affects the health and survival of the human body. Human beings
require food to grow, reproduce, and maintain good health. Without food, our bodies could not stay warm,
build or repair tissue, or maintain the heartbeat. Eating the right foods can help us avoid certain diseases or
recover faster when illness occurs. These and other important functions are fueled by chemical substances in
our food called nutrients. Nutrients are classified as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and
water.
When we eat a meal, nutrients are released from food through digestion. Digestion begins in the mouth
by the action of chewing and the chemical activity of saliva, a watery fluid that contains enzymes, certain
proteins that help break down food. Further digestion occurs as food travels through the stomach and the
small intestine, where digestive enzymes and acids liquefy food and muscle contractions push it along the
digestive tract. Nutrients are absorbed from the inside of the small intestine into the bloodstream and carried
to the sites in the body where they are needed. At these sites, several chemical reactions occur, which ensures
the growth and function of body tissues. The parts of foods that are not absorbed continue to move down the
intestinal tract and are eliminated from the body as feces.
Once digested, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats provide the body with the energy it needs to maintain its
many functions. Scientists measure this energy in kilocalories, the amount of energy needed to raise one
kilogram of water one degree Celsius. In nutrition discussions, scientists use the term calorie instead of
kilocalorie as the standard unit of measure in nutrition.
Nutrients are classified as essential or nonessential. Nonessential nutrients are manufactured in the body
and do not need to be obtained from food. Examples include cholesterol, a fatlike substance present in all
animal cells. Essential nutrients must be obtained from food sources, because the body either does not
produce them or produces them in amounts too small to maintain growth and health. Essential nutrients
include water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
An individual needs varying amounts of each essential nutrient, depending upon such factors as gender
and age. Specific health conditions, such as pregnancy, breast-feeding, illness, or drug use, make unusual
demands on the body and increase its need for nutrients. Dietary guidelines, which take many of these
factors into account, provide general guidance in meeting daily nutritional needs.
From “Human Nutrition” by Worthington-Roberts, Bonnie, Microsoft® Student 2009.
Question 65: The first paragraph mainly discusses ______.
A. a variety of essential nutrients to human beings B. the importance of food to human beings
C. the study of human nutrition D. chemical substances in our food
Question 66: The word “released” in the second paragraph mostly means “______”.
A. refused B. produced C. renewed D. expressed
Question 67: Which of the followings is NOT true about the process of digestion?
A. Nutrients are carried to different sites in the body.
B. The small intestine covers the whole digestive system.
C. The small intestine helps the body absorb nutrients.
D. Saliva plays an important role in the first stage of digestion.
Question 68: The word “maintain” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to “______”.
A. keep performing B. provide C. obtain D. carry on making

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Question 69: According to the passage, nutrients are absorbed ______.
A. in the small intestine B. over the whole body C. in the stomach D. in the mouth
Question 70: According to the passage, which of the following provides energy for the body?
A. Proteins, vitamins, and carbohydrates B. Proteins, fats, and minerals
C. Carbohydrates, minerals, and water D. Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
Question 71: In nutrition discussions, the standard unit used to measure nutrients is ______.
A. kilogram B. calorie C. kilocalorie D. gram
Question 72: The word “which” in the last paragraph refers to ______.
A. general guidance B. unusual demands C. dietary guidelines D. nutritional needs
Question 73: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. The body’s need of nutrients B. Classification of nutrients
C. Food sources from animals D. The effects of food on the body
Question 74: Through the passage, the author provides the readers with ______.
A. some proposal B. orders C. instructions D. some information
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions.
Question 75: I used to have Peter mow the lawn on Saturday mornings.
A. Peter often mowed the lawn for me on Saturday mornings.
B. Peter often helps me mow the lawn on Saturday mornings.
C. I am used to having the lawn mown by Peter every Saturday morning.
D. I was familiar with mowing the lawn with Peter every Saturday morning.
Question 76: “Sure, I’ll lend you my car this afternoon,” Richard said to me.
A. Richard suggested lending me his car. B. Richard asked me to lend him my car.
C. Richard refused to lend me his car. D. Richard agreed to lend me his car.
Question 77: The gardens are open each day for visitors to enjoy the flower displays.
A. The gardens are open each day so that visitors can enjoy the flower displays.
B. As long as visitors enjoy the flower displays, the gardens are still open each day.
C. There are too many flower displays for visitors to enjoy each day.
D. In order to enjoy the flowers each day, visitors open their own displays.
Question 78: “You must wear the seat belt when driving!” she said to him.
A. She complained that he wore the seat belt as he drove.
B. She told him to wear the seat belt when he drove.
C. She confirmed that he wore the seat belt when driving.
D. She encouraged him to wear the seat belt when driving.
Question 79: “If I were you, I would take this chance for further study,” he said to her.
A. He reminded her to take this chance to study further.
B. He instructed her to take this chance for further study.
C. He advised her to take that chance to study further.
D. He ordered her to take that chance for further study.
Question 80: If I had worked harder, I would have passed the exam.
A. I passed the exam because I worked harder than others.
B. I failed the exam, so I will have to work harder.
C. Although I worked very hard, I did not pass the exam.
D. As I did not work hard enough, I did not pass the exam.
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BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC
(Đề thi có 6 trang)
ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2013
Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối A1 và Khối D1
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Mã đề thi 647
Họ, tên thí sinh:..........................................................................
Số báo danh:............................................................................
ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best joins each of
the following pairs of sentences in each of the following questions.
Question 1: She is a famous author. She is also an influential political commentator.
A. She likes writing famous books and commenting on politics.
B. She writes famous books, but she does not know much about politics.
C. She is not only a famous author but also an influential political commentator.
D. She is neither a famous author nor a political commentator.
Question 2: The football match was so exciting. The spectators at the stadium cheered wildly all through it.
A. Despite the exciting football match, not all the spectators at the stadium cheered wildly all through it.
B. The football match was so exciting that the spectators at the stadium cheered wildly all through it.
C. The spectators at the stadium cheered wildly to make the match exciting all through it.
D. When the spectators at the stadium cheered wildly, the football match became exciting all through it.
Question 3: I had to do my homework. I could not help my mother with the washing-up.
A. Because I was busy doing my homework, I could not help my mother with the washing-up.
B. It was impossible for me to do my homework although my mother helped me with the washing-up.
C. I could not do my homework because I had to help my mother with the washing-up.
D. I could not help my mother with the washing-up until I finished my homework.
Question 4: He works in the same office with two women. They are very beautiful and tactful.
A. The two women’s beauty and tact explain why he wants to work at their office.
B. He works in the same office with two women who are very beautiful and tactful.
C. Working in the same office with the two beautiful women makes him very tactful.
D. The offices where he and the two very beautiful and tactful women work are the same.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 5: A. musical B. possible C. physical D. domestic
Question 6: A. reduce B. offer C. product D. answer
Question 7: A. experiment B. independence C. individual D. reputation
Question 8: A. central B. vacant C. alive D. ancient
Question 9: A. astronaut B. pottery C. decision D. poverty
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 19.
In most of the earliest books for children, illustrations were an afterthought. But in the Caldecott "toy
books" which first (10)______ in 1878, they were almost (11)______ important as the lines of text, and
occupied far more space in the book. One can almost read the story from the dramatic action in the pictures.
(12)______ then, thousands of successful picture books have been published in the United States and
around the world. In the best, the words and illustrations seem to complement each other perfectly. Often a
single person is responsible (13)______ both writing and illustrating the book. One of (14)______, and
certainly one of the most successful, illustrator-authors was Dr. Seuss, (15)______ real name was Theodor
Geisel. His first children's book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, hit the market in 1937, and the
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engaging stories and (16)______ characters. In 1957, Seuss's The Cat in the Hat (17)______ the first book in
Random House's best-selling series, Beginner Books, written by Seuss and several (18)______ authors. These
combine outrageous illustrations of people, creatures, and plants, and playful stories written (19)______ very
simple language.
From “The Complete Guide to the TOEFL Tests” by Bruce Rogers
Question 10: A. happened B. emerged C. appeared D. showed
Question 11: A. as B. most C. more D. less
Question 12: A. Before B. Till C. By D. Since
Question 13: A. with B. for C. at D. to
Question 14: A. the greatest B. the greatness C. the great D. the greater
Question 15: A. who B. whose C. whom D. who’s
Question 16: A. forgetting B. forgetful C. forgotten D. unforgettable
Question 17: A. would become B. has become C. had become D. became
Question 18: A. another B. other C. one another D. each other
Question 19: A. about B. from C. in D. at
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20: After a few rounds of talks, both sides regarded the territory dispute as settled.
A. disadvantage B. disapproval C. discomfort D. discussion
Question 21: If the headmaster were here, he would sign your papers immediately.
A. right ahead B. currently C. formerly D. right away
Question 22: Living in the central Australian desert has its problems, of which obtaining water is not the
least.
A. controlling B. storing C. purifying D. getting
Question 23: Thirty minutes after the accident, the captain still refused to abandon the burning ship.
A. sail B. get on C. leave D. come to
Question 24: It will be fine tomorrow. But if it should rain tomorrow, the match will be postponed.
A. taken off B. sold off C. put off D. turned off
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 25 to 34.
Human Nutrition is the study of how food affects the health and survival of the human body. Human beings
require food to grow, reproduce, and maintain good health. Without food, our bodies could not stay warm,
build or repair tissue, or maintain the heartbeat. Eating the right foods can help us avoid certain diseases or
recover faster when illness occurs. These and other important functions are fueled by chemical substances in
our food called nutrients. Nutrients are classified as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and
water.
When we eat a meal, nutrients are released from food through digestion. Digestion begins in the mouth
by the action of chewing and the chemical activity of saliva, a watery fluid that contains enzymes, certain
proteins that help break down food. Further digestion occurs as food travels through the stomach and the
small intestine, where digestive enzymes and acids liquefy food and muscle contractions push it along the
digestive tract. Nutrients are absorbed from the inside of the small intestine into the bloodstream and carried
to the sites in the body where they are needed. At these sites, several chemical reactions occur, which ensures
the growth and function of body tissues. The parts of foods that are not absorbed continue to move down the
intestinal tract and are eliminated from the body as feces.
Once digested, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats provide the body with the energy it needs to maintain its
many functions. Scientists measure this energy in kilocalories, the amount of energy needed to raise one
kilogram of water one degree Celsius. In nutrition discussions, scientists use the term calorie instead of
kilocalorie as the standard unit of measure in nutrition.
Nutrients are classified as essential or nonessential. Nonessential nutrients are manufactured in the body
and do not need to be obtained from food. Examples include cholesterol, a fatlike substance present in all
animal cells. Essential nutrients must be obtained from food sources, because the body either does not
produce them or produces them in amounts too small to maintain growth and health. Essential nutrients
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An individual needs varying amounts of each essential nutrient, depending upon such factors as gender
and age. Specific health conditions, such as pregnancy, breast-feeding, illness, or drug use, make unusual
demands on the body and increase its need for nutrients. Dietary guidelines, which take many of these
factors into account, provide general guidance in meeting daily nutritional needs.
From “Human Nutrition” by Worthington-Roberts, Bonnie, Microsoft® Student 2009.
Question 25: The first paragraph mainly discusses ______.
A. the importance of food to human beings B. a variety of essential nutrients to human beings
C. the study of human nutrition D. chemical substances in our food
Question 26: The word “released” in the second paragraph mostly means “______”.
A. expressed B. renewed C. refused D. produced
Question 27: Which of the followings is NOT true about the process of digestion?
A. The small intestine covers the whole digestive system.
B. Saliva plays an important role in the first stage of digestion.
C. The small intestine helps the body absorb nutrients.
D. Nutrients are carried to different sites in the body.
Question 28: The word “maintain” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to “______”.
A. obtain B. provide C. keep performing D. carry on making
Question 29: According to the passage, nutrients are absorbed ______.
A. in the stomach B. in the small intestine C. over the whole body D. in the mouth
Question 30: According to the passage, which of the following provides energy for the body?
A. Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats B. Carbohydrates, minerals, and water
C. Proteins, vitamins, and carbohydrates D. Proteins, fats, and minerals
Question 31: In nutrition discussions, the standard unit used to measure nutrients is ______.
A. calorie B. kilogram C. gram D. kilocalorie
Question 32: The word “which” in the last paragraph refers to ______.
A. nutritional needs B. dietary guidelines C. unusual demands D. general guidance
Question 33: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. The body’s need of nutrients B. Classification of nutrients
C. The effects of food on the body D. Food sources from animals
Question 34: Through the passage, the author provides the readers with ______.
A. some proposal B. orders C. some information D. instructions
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer in each of the
following questions.
Question 35: ______ from outer space, our earth looks like a “blue planet”.
A. Seeing B. Be seen C. Having seen D. Seen
Question 36: If it had not rained last night, the roads in the city ______ so slippery now.
A. must not be B. would not have been C. would not be D. could not have been
Question 37: The student took that course ______ he could improve his English.
A. in order to B. though C. so that D. unless
Question 38: By using their trunks, elephants can tell the shape of an object and ______ is rough or smooth,
or hot or cold.
A. how B. it C. whether it D. since it
Question 39: This small town developed ______ I had expected.
A. not fast as B. as much fast as C. slowly than D. much faster than
Question 40: I applied for the job but was ______.
A. taken away B. turned down C. got over D. turned off
Question 41: He became famous after ______ that prize.
A. winning B. win C. have won D. won

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Question 42: “What did you do ______ last summer?”
A. during B. by C. for D. at
Question 43: Twenty thousand years ago, a sheet of ice a thousand meters ______ covered part of Canada.
A. thickly B. thick C. thicken D. thickness
Question 44: ______ of that book has been missing.
A. The chapter two B. Chapter two C. A second chapter D. A chapter two
Question 45: The museum director was ______ when talking to the visitors.
A. both professional or friendly B. both friendly and professional
C. either friendly nor professional D. neither professional or friendly
Question 46: The problem is believed ______ at the meeting two days ago.
A. to have discussed B. having been discussed
C. being discussed D. to have been discussed
Question 47: He went back to the town ______ he was born.
A. that B. which C. what D. where
Question 48: I was about to leave when something occurred which attracted my ______.
A. surprise B. thought C. attention D. sympathy
Question 49: Sue: “These flowers are so beautiful! Thank you very much, Bill.”
Bill: “______”
A. That’s right. B. Don’t mention it. C. Good job! D. Don’t worry!
Question 50: Mrs. Black’s son ______ in hospital ever since he fell off his bicycle last week.
A. is B. has been C. was D. was being
Question 51: Not only you ______ I am mistaken on this point.
A. but also B. but as well C. and D. but
Question 52: We haven't decided which hotel ______.
A. to stay at B. is to stay at C. is for staying D. to stay
Question 53: There was no news about the lost boy, ______ we went on hoping.
A. furthermore B. but C. moreover D. consequently
Question 54: “Give me another chance, ______?”
A. don't you B. aren’t you C. shall you D. will you
Question 55: It was not until he took up fishing ______ he began to know more about fish species.
A. that B. what C. while D. which
Question 56: ______ my business trip to Hanoi last month, I was able to attend his wedding.
A. According to B. But for C. Because D. Thanks to
Question 57: The price of houses ______ dramatically in recent years.
A. rose B. has risen C. was raising D. raises
Question 58: Woman: “Excuse me, where’s Nguyen Hue Street, please?”
Man: “______”
A. OK, so long. B. Yes, that’s correct. C. Over there, I think. D. I think you’re right.
Question 59: You ______ brought your umbrella. We are going by taxi.
A. need not B. would not have C. may not D. need not have
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 60 to 69.
American movies create myths about college life in the United States. These stories are entertaining, but
they are not true. You have to look beyond Hollywood movies to understand what college is really like.
Thanks to the movies, many people believe that college students party and socialize more than they study.
Movies almost never show students working hard in class or in the library. Instead, movies show them eating,
talking, hanging out, or dancing to loud music at wild parties. While it is true that American students have the
freedom to participate in activities, they also have academic responsibilities. In order to succeed, they have to
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Another movie myth is that athletics is the only important extracurricular activity. In fact, there is a wide
variety of nonacademic activities on campus such as special clubs, service organizations, art, and theater
programs. This variety allows students to choose what interests them. Even more important, after graduation,
students’ résumés look better to employers if they list a few extracurricular activities.
Most students in the movies can easily afford higher education. If only this were true! While it is true that
some American college students are wealthy, most are from families with moderate incomes. Up to 80% of
them get some type of financial aid. Students from middle and lower-income families often work part-time
throughout their college years. There is one thing that many college students have in common, but it is not
something you will see in the movies. They have parents who think higher education is a priority, a necessary
and important part of their children's lives.
Movies about college life usually have characters that are extreme in some way: super athletic, super
intelligent, super wealthy, super glamorous, etc. Movies use these stereotypes, along with other myths of
romance and adventure because audiences like going to movies that include these elements. Of course, real
college students are not like movie characters at all.
So the next time you want a taste of the college experience, do not go to the movies. Look at some
college websites or brochures instead. Take a walk around your local college campus. Visit a few classes. True,
you may not be able to see the same people or exciting action you will see in the movies, but you can be sure
that there are plenty of academic adventures going on all around you!
From “Read and Reflect” by Jayme Adelson-Goldstein with Lori Howard
Question 60: Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. American students do not like to watch Hollywood movies.
B. You should see college movies to understand college life.
C. Movies about college life are similar to life and fun to watch.
D. American colleges in the movies are not like those in reality.
Question 61: The phrase “academic responsibilities” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning
to “______”.
A. learning duties B. teaching methods C. training skills D. caring professions
Question 62: Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Learning is only part of students’ college life.
B. Not all extracurricular activities are students’ academic responsibilities.
C. There is a wide choice of extracurricular activities for college students.
D. Extracurricular activities are of no importance to employers.
Question 63: The word “they” in the third paragraph refers to ______.
A. résumés B. activities C. students D. employers
Question 64: The word “moderate” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to “______”.
A. not high B. not steady C. unlimited D. sensible
Question 65: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. All college students have to work part-time.
B. Most college students’ families are not well-off.
C. Most students in the movies can afford college expenses.
D. It is important for students to get higher education.
Question 66: The word “taste” in the sixth paragraph is closest in meaning to “______”.
A. kind B. record C. myth D. example
Question 67: American parents believe in ______.
A. the extracurricular activities that help ensure their children’s jobs
B. how movie-makers describe American college life
C. the quality of their children's college lives
D. the necessity of higher education in their children's lives
Question 68: Many American students have to work part-time throughout their college years because
______.
A. they can earn money for their expenses B. they want to gain experience
C. their parents force them to D. they are not allowed to work full-time

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Question 69: Which of the following could best serve as the title of the passage?
A. Going to College: The Only Way to Succeed in Life
B. Extracurricular Activities and Job Opportunities
C. American College Life and the Movies
D. Hollywood Movies: The Best About College Life
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 70: The wooden fence surrounded the factory is beginning to fall down because of the rain.
A B C D
Question 71: The staff worked throughout the night to meeting the client’s deadline.
A B C D
Question 72: While models of automobiles date back as far as the late 1600's, the 1880's seen the first
A B C
commercial interest in the vehicle.
D
Question 73: I remember that I danced not goods the first time I did the tango.
A B C D
Question 74: “Which is busiest city in Vietnam?” asked Tom.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions.
Question 75: “You must wear the seat belt when driving!” she said to him.
A. She complained that he wore the seat belt as he drove.
B. She encouraged him to wear the seat belt when driving.
C. She told him to wear the seat belt when he drove.
D. She confirmed that he wore the seat belt when driving.
Question 76: “If I were you, I would take this chance for further study,” he said to her.
A. He advised her to take that chance to study further.
B. He ordered her to take that chance for further study.
C. He instructed her to take this chance for further study.
D. He reminded her to take this chance to study further.
Question 77: If I had worked harder, I would have passed the exam.
A. I passed the exam because I worked harder than others.
B. I failed the exam, so I will have to work harder.
C. As I did not work hard enough, I did not pass the exam.
D. Although I worked very hard, I did not pass the exam.
Question 78: I used to have Peter mow the lawn on Saturday mornings.
A. I was familiar with mowing the lawn with Peter every Saturday morning.
B. Peter often mowed the lawn for me on Saturday mornings.
C. Peter often helps me mow the lawn on Saturday mornings.
D. I am used to having the lawn mown by Peter every Saturday morning.
Question 79: “Sure, I’ll lend you my car this afternoon,” Richard said to me.
A. Richard refused to lend me his car. B. Richard agreed to lend me his car.
C. Richard suggested lending me his car. D. Richard asked me to lend him my car.
Question 80: The gardens are open each day for visitors to enjoy the flower displays.
A. In order to enjoy the flowers each day, visitors open their own displays.
B. The gardens are open each day so that visitors can enjoy the flower displays.
C. There are too many flower displays for visitors to enjoy each day.
D. As long as visitors enjoy the flower displays, the gardens are still open each day.
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BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC
(Đề thi có 6 trang)
ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2013
Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối A1 và Khối D1
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Mã đề thi 752
Họ, tên thí sinh:..........................................................................
Số báo danh:............................................................................
ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions.
Question 1: I used to have Peter mow the lawn on Saturday mornings.
A. I am used to having the lawn mown by Peter every Saturday morning.
B. I was familiar with mowing the lawn with Peter every Saturday morning.
C. Peter often helps me mow the lawn on Saturday mornings.
D. Peter often mowed the lawn for me on Saturday mornings.
Question 2: If I had worked harder, I would have passed the exam.
A. Although I worked very hard, I did not pass the exam.
B. As I did not work hard enough, I did not pass the exam.
C. I failed the exam, so I will have to work harder.
D. I passed the exam because I worked harder than others.
Question 3: “Sure, I’ll lend you my car this afternoon,” Richard said to me.
A. Richard asked me to lend him my car. B. Richard refused to lend me his car.
C. Richard suggested lending me his car. D. Richard agreed to lend me his car.
Question 4: The gardens are open each day for visitors to enjoy the flower displays.
A. The gardens are open each day so that visitors can enjoy the flower displays.
B. As long as visitors enjoy the flower displays, the gardens are still open each day.
C. In order to enjoy the flowers each day, visitors open their own displays.
D. There are too many flower displays for visitors to enjoy each day.
Question 5: “You must wear the seat belt when driving!” she said to him.
A. She confirmed that he wore the seat belt when driving.
B. She encouraged him to wear the seat belt when driving.
C. She complained that he wore the seat belt as he drove.
D. She told him to wear the seat belt when he drove.
Question 6: “If I were you, I would take this chance for further study,” he said to her.
A. He instructed her to take this chance for further study.
B. He ordered her to take that chance for further study.
C. He advised her to take that chance to study further.
D. He reminded her to take this chance to study further.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 7: A. domestic B. physical C. possible D. musical
Question 8: A. experiment B. individual C. independence D. reputation
Question 9: A. offer B. product C. reduce D. answer
Question 10: A. decision B. astronaut C. pottery D. poverty
Question 11: A. alive B. vacant C. ancient D. central

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 12 to 21.
In most of the earliest books for children, illustrations were an afterthought. But in the Caldecott "toy
books" which first (12)______ in 1878, they were almost (13)______ important as the lines of text, and
occupied far more space in the book. One can almost read the story from the dramatic action in the pictures.
(14)______ then, thousands of successful picture books have been published in the United States and
around the world. In the best, the words and illustrations seem to complement each other perfectly. Often a
single person is responsible (15)______ both writing and illustrating the book. One of (16)______, and
certainly one of the most successful, illustrator-authors was Dr. Seuss, (17)______ real name was Theodor
Geisel. His first children's book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, hit the market in 1937, and the
world of children's literature was changed forever. Seuss's playful drawings were a perfect complement to his
engaging stories and (18)______ characters. In 1957, Seuss's The Cat in the Hat (19)______ the first book in
Random House's best-selling series, Beginner Books, written by Seuss and several (20)______ authors. These
combine outrageous illustrations of people, creatures, and plants, and playful stories written (21)______ very
simple language.
From “The Complete Guide to the TOEFL Tests” by Bruce Rogers
Question 12: A. happened B. emerged C. appeared D. showed
Question 13: A. more B. most C. less D. as
Question 14: A. Till B. Since C. Before D. By
Question 15: A. at B. with C. to D. for
Question 16: A. the greatness B. the greater C. the greatest D. the great
Question 17: A. whom B. whose C. who D. who’s
Question 18: A. forgetful B. forgotten C. unforgettable D. forgetting
Question 19: A. had become B. became C. would become D. has become
Question 20: A. other B. each other C. one another D. another
Question 21: A. in B. from C. at D. about
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: It will be fine tomorrow. But if it should rain tomorrow, the match will be postponed.
A. put off B. sold off C. taken off D. turned off
Question 23: Thirty minutes after the accident, the captain still refused to abandon the burning ship.
A. come to B. sail C. get on D. leave
Question 24: Living in the central Australian desert has its problems, of which obtaining water is not the least.
A. getting B. purifying C. storing D. controlling
Question 25: If the headmaster were here, he would sign your papers immediately.
A. right away B. right ahead C. currently D. formerly
Question 26: After a few rounds of talks, both sides regarded the territory dispute as settled.
A. disadvantage B. discussion C. discomfort D. disapproval
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 27 to 36.
Human Nutrition is the study of how food affects the health and survival of the human body. Human beings
require food to grow, reproduce, and maintain good health. Without food, our bodies could not stay warm,
build or repair tissue, or maintain the heartbeat. Eating the right foods can help us avoid certain diseases or
recover faster when illness occurs. These and other important functions are fueled by chemical substances in
our food called nutrients. Nutrients are classified as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and
water.
When we eat a meal, nutrients are released from food through digestion. Digestion begins in the mouth
by the action of chewing and the chemical activity of saliva, a watery fluid that contains enzymes, certain
proteins that help break down food. Further digestion occurs as food travels through the stomach and the
small intestine, where digestive enzymes and acids liquefy food and muscle contractions push it along the
digestive tract. Nutrients are absorbed from the inside of the small intestine into the bloodstream and carried
to the sites in the body where they are needed. At these sites, several chemical reactions occur, which ensures

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the growth and function of body tissues. The parts of foods that are not absorbed continue to move down the
intestinal tract and are eliminated from the body as feces.
Once digested, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats provide the body with the energy it needs to maintain its
many functions. Scientists measure this energy in kilocalories, the amount of energy needed to raise one
kilogram of water one degree Celsius. In nutrition discussions, scientists use the term calorie instead of
kilocalorie as the standard unit of measure in nutrition.
Nutrients are classified as essential or nonessential. Nonessential nutrients are manufactured in the body
and do not need to be obtained from food. Examples include cholesterol, a fatlike substance present in all
animal cells. Essential nutrients must be obtained from food sources, because the body either does not
produce them or produces them in amounts too small to maintain growth and health. Essential nutrients
include water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
An individual needs varying amounts of each essential nutrient, depending upon such factors as gender
and age. Specific health conditions, such as pregnancy, breast-feeding, illness, or drug use, make unusual
demands on the body and increase its need for nutrients. Dietary guidelines, which take many of these
factors into account, provide general guidance in meeting daily nutritional needs.
From “Human Nutrition” by Worthington-Roberts, Bonnie, Microsoft® Student 2009.
Question 27: The first paragraph mainly discusses ______.
A. the importance of food to human beings B. the study of human nutrition
C. chemical substances in our food D. a variety of essential nutrients to human beings
Question 28: The word “released” in the second paragraph mostly means “______”.
A. expressed B. refused C. produced D. renewed
Question 29: Which of the followings is NOT true about the process of digestion?
A. Nutrients are carried to different sites in the body.
B. The small intestine helps the body absorb nutrients.
C. The small intestine covers the whole digestive system.
D. Saliva plays an important role in the first stage of digestion.
Question 30: The word “maintain” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to “______”.
A. carry on making B. keep performing C. provide D. obtain
Question 31: According to the passage, nutrients are absorbed ______.
A. in the mouth B. over the whole body C. in the small intestine D. in the stomach
Question 32: According to the passage, which of the following provides energy for the body?
A. Proteins, fats, and minerals B. Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
C. Carbohydrates, minerals, and water D. Proteins, vitamins, and carbohydrates
Question 33: In nutrition discussions, the standard unit used to measure nutrients is ______.
A. kilocalorie B. kilogram C. gram D. calorie
Question 34: The word “which” in the last paragraph refers to ______.
A. unusual demands B. nutritional needs C. general guidance D. dietary guidelines
Question 35: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Food sources from animals B. Classification of nutrients
C. The body’s need of nutrients D. The effects of food on the body
Question 36: Through the passage, the author provides the readers with ______.
A. some proposal B. orders C. some information D. instructions
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 37 to 46.
American movies create myths about college life in the United States. These stories are entertaining, but
they are not true. You have to look beyond Hollywood movies to understand what college is really like.
Thanks to the movies, many people believe that college students party and socialize more than they study.
Movies almost never show students working hard in class or in the library. Instead, movies show them eating,
talking, hanging out, or dancing to loud music at wild parties. While it is true that American students have the
freedom to participate in activities, they also have academic responsibilities. In order to succeed, they
have to attend classes and study hard.
Another movie myth is that athletics is the only important extracurricular activity. In fact, there is a wide
variety of nonacademic activities on campus such as special clubs, service organizations, art, and theater