ĐỀ THI CUỘC THI TRẮC NGHIỆM TRỰC TUYẾN 2011
Môn thi: Anh văn Thời gian làm bài : 90 phút
Mark the letter a, b, c, or d to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the
main stress in each of the following questions.
1: a. universal b. revolution c. individual d. experience
2: a. familiar b. flexible c. favorite d. accurate
3: a. acid b. address c. magic d. colour
4: a. aviation b. implication c. publication d. participation
5: a. schedule b. oasis c. atlas d. compass

Mark the letter a, b, c, or d to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
6: Half a dozen eggs is six eggs.
a. fourteen b. twelve c. eight d. sixteen
7: Stop talking immediately! The test started five minutes ago.
a. soon b. possibly c. daily d. right now
8: Zippers open and close by ____________ .
a. shooting b. sliding c. bending d. choosing
9: The President made a wonderful___________.
a. message b. talk c. lecture d. speech
10: By the time you receive this letter, I ___________ for Japan.
a. will leave b. have left c. would have left d. will have left
11: A soldier has to learn to carry ________ orders as soon as they are given.
a. on b. out c. through d. off
12: _________ of all the staff, I would like to wish you a happy retirement.
a. Instead b. In place c. On behalf d. On account
13: Would you like some coffee? _ _______________.
a. No, thanks, I prefer tea c. I like hot drinks
b. That’s not my cup d. Sorry, thanks
14: May I use your telephone? _ __________________.
a. I’ll call you tonight c. It’s ringing
b. Of course d. Yes, you are

b. richest / most generous d. rich / generous
27: Lots of people ___________ against flu nowadays.
a. vaccinated c. are being vaccinated
b. were being vaccinated d. being vaccinated
28: Don’t let a good chance go _______.
a. on b. off c. by d. over
29: You can ________ serious damage to your eyes if you look at the sun directly.
a. do b. be c. make d. effect
30: A large reptile with a shell, that walks very slowly.
a. tortoise b. crocodile c. snake d. Lizard
31: A tsunami is a __________.
a. tidal wave c. result of the El Nino
b. series of sea waves d. large tidal whirlpool
32: What do the initials www mean?
a. World wide web c. Work web wide
b. Website word world d. Word wide web
33: What does the “ @” sign in e-mail addresses mean?
a. at b. add c. as d. and
34: Jane lost her case because it did not have a / an ______ with her name on.
a. ticket b. poster c. label d. identification
35: Take the bus, and _________ at Oxford Circus.
a. get out b. get off c. get down . get away

Mark the letter a, b, c, or d to show the underlined part that needs correction.
36: They didn’t object to anyone but he.
A B C D
37: He looked differently after his return from Europe.
A B C D
38: The chairman requested that his student studied the case carefully.
A B C D

43: The word “plantations” in the passage most probably refers to………. .
a. types of farms in the South b. southern states
c. southern musical theatres d. bands common in the South
44: Which of the following words is most similar to the word “pegs” ?
a. holes b. bars c. pins d. strings

45: The word “precise” could best be replaced by which of the following ?
a. accurate b. confirmed c. processed d. forthcoming
46: According to the passage, all of the following are true of the five-string banjo EXCEPT
a. It was used by Earl Scuggs b. It was famous in the production of bluegrass music.
c. It had an unfretted string. d. It was a tenor banjo.

47: Which of the following is most similar to the meaning of “comeback”?
a. performance b. reappearance c. gain d. achievement
48: The word “renewed” could be best replaced by which of the following?
a. rescued b. remarkable c. revived d. renowned

49: Which of the following means most nearly the same as the word “forefront”?
a. forecast b. spotlight c. footnote d. record

50: Which of the following best indicates the author’s attitude toward the banjo?
a. It is a unique instrument b. It should be in a museum
c. It should be used more d. It must be kept alive

Read the following passage and choose the best answer.
Unlike the eye the ear has no lid, therefore noise penetrates without protection. Loud noises
instinctively signal danger to any organism with a hearing mechanism, including human beings. In
response, heartbeat and respiration accelerate. In fact, there is a general increase in functioning
brought about by the flow of adrenaline released in response to fear.
Because noise is unavoidable in a complex, industrial society, we are constantly responding in

How many people do you communicate with in a day? Probably a lot more (56)_________ you did
ten years ago. With a few pieces of equipment, we can ‘talk’ to people in more and more ways, not
(57)_________ face-to-face and on the phone, but also via the Internet. It is very important,
therefore, (58)_________ everyone to try and improve their communication skills. Despite all the
technological advances of (59)________ years, the art of good conversation is still at the heart of
successful communication. (60)________ it’s a good idea to remember the four golden rules of
good communication. Firstly, be as clear as you can. Misunderstandings arise if we don’t say
exactly (61)_______ we mean. Secondly, we have to work (62)________ at listening. Pay
attention to what the other person is saying. Thirdly, ask (63)________ people what they think,
don’t only tell them what you think. And finally show respect for people, give them time to say
what they want, and (64)__________ interest in what they say. If you (65)_________ these rules,
you will be a good communicator.
56: a. like b. than c. as d. that
57: a. yet b. even c. just d. still
58: a. for b. if c. by d. from
59: a. close b. last c. late d. recent
60: a. There b. So c. Such d. Or
61: a. when b. what c. which d. whom
62: a. hard b. much c. great d. very
63: a. every b. other c. each d. another
64: a. get b. put c. be d. show
65: a. act b. move c. follow d. go
Mark the letter a, b, c, or d to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
66: One of the professor’s greatest attributes is __________________.
a. when he gives lectures c. the way to give lectures
b. how in the manner that he lectures d. his ability to lecture
67: It was not until she had arrived home ____ remembered her appointment with the doctor.
a. when she b. that she c. and she d. she

68: The students liked that professor’s course because _________________.

d. “Tsunami” means “ harbor wave” is a Japanese word.
77: Hanoi is famous for its beauty.
a. It is the beauty of Hanoi that makes it famous.
b. Hanoi is a beautiful city.
c. It is Hanoi whose beauty attracts many foreign visitors.
d. Because Hanoi is famous, it is beautiful.
78: In comparison with last year, the price of food has doubled since April.
a. The food has doubled since April.
b. The price of food has been twice as much as it was last year since April.
c. In April last year food was more expensive than this year.
d. Since April the price of food has been cheaper in comparison with last year.
79: The weather was fine enough for them to spend the day in the garden.
a. The weather was such fine that they could spend the day in the garden.
b. The weather was so fine one that they spent the day in the garden.
c. The weather was so fine that they had spent the day in the garden.
d. The weather was so fine that they could spend the day in the garden.
80: It’s high time you started revising for the coming exam.
a. I think you should start revising for the coming exam right now.
b. Revising for the coming exam takes your time.
c. It’s time to come to the exam after revising.
d. The time is high because you started revising for the coming exam.