THI TỐT NGHIỆP QUỐC GIA
TEST 9
TRƯƠNG VĂN ÁNH
TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC SÀI GÒN

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following
questions.
1. A. decide B. alive C. decision D. reliable
2. A. dangerous B. language C. lane D. change
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 primary stress in each of the following
questions.
3. A. confusion B. pollution C. influence D. removal
4. A. renewable B. influential C. advantageous D. beneficial

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.
5. I would rather that they do not travel during the bad weather, but
A
B
C
they insist they return home today.
D
6. Although Mark has been cooking for many years, he still doesn't
A
know to prepare French foods in the traditional manner.
B
C
D
7. Visitors were not permitted entering the park after dark because of
A
B
C
the lack of security and lighting.
D

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.
8. I ________ eagerly to go to Yellowstone, but my brother got sick
three days before the departure.
A. have been planning B. had been planning
C. have planned D. was planned
9. I shouldn't ________ so much coffee last night. I was wide awake till
four in the morning.
A. drink B. have drunk C. have drank D. be drunk
10. The millionaire is advertising for someone to care ________ his
baby daughter. He wants someone ________ whom he can rely.
A. for - on B. about - on C. of - in D. to - with

11. We are considering having ________ for the coming New Year.
A. redecorated our flat B. to redecorate our flat
C. our flat to be redecorated D. our flat redecorated
12. ________ variety of flowers in the show, from simple carnations
to the most exquisite roses.
A. A wide B. Was there C. Many D. There was a wide
13. Children love playing in the mud, ________ .
A. running through paddles, and they get very dirty
B. running through paddles, and getting very dirty
C. running through paddles, and get very dirty
D. run through paddles, and get very dirty

14. It can be an amazing experience for those who have the
________ to leave their family and friends and live in a new
place.
A. courage B. courageous C. encourage D. encouragement
15. Paul did his best to fix the faulty oven, but his ________
at repairing electrical devices wasn't good enough to
succeed.
A. service B. technique C. skill D. craft
16. The rhinoceros, whose numbers have dropped
alarmingly recently, has been declared a(n)
________ species.
A. endangered B. endanger C. dangerous D. danger
17. We must do this exercise ________ we have been
taught.
A. by the way B. on the way C. in the way D. as the way

18. However much he tries to persuade you, please do not
give________.
A. up B. in C. down D. to
19. I find that my work ________ so much of my time that I don't
have any free time.
A. takes over B. takes after C. takes up D. takes off
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
20. A: “I'd like to change some money.” B: “________”
A. Five tens, please. B. Which currency?
C. You haven't signed it. D. What's your account number?
21. Anne: “Make yourself at home.” John: “________”
A. Not at all. Don't mention it. B. Yes. Can I help you?
C. That's very kind. Thank you. D. Thanks! Same to you.

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.
22. I will not stand for your bad attitude any longer.
A. like B. mean C. tolerate D. care
23. The twentieth century saw a rapid rise in life expectancy due to
improvements in public health, nutrition and medicine.
A. expectation B. span C. prospect D. anticipation
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following questions.
24. The story told by the teacher amused children in the class.
A. astonished B. frightened
C. jolted D. saddened

25. The clubs meet on the last Thursday of every month in a
dilapidated palace.
A. neglected B. regenerated
C. furnished D. renovated
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
26. We could have helped her out.
A. We didn't help her when she had difficulty.
B. We succeeded in helping her out.
C. Although we didn't help her, she managed to go out.
D. We could, so we helped her out.
27. The doctor advised my mother to limit her fat consumption.
A. The doctor said, “You'd better not use any fat food.”
B. “If I am you, I will limit my fat consumption,” said the doctor.
C. “Limiting fat consumption helps you to live longer,” said the doctor.
D. The doctor said, “It'd be best if you limited your fat consumption.”

28. Few people realized the importance of his role in the company.
A. He was realized as an important role in the company by a few
people.
B. Not many people realized that he played an important part in the
company.
C. Quite a few people realized the importance of his role in the
company.
D. Many people realized his important role in the company.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best
answer to complete each of the following sentences.
29. They would have paid you more________.
A. if they were told of its value B. unless they had told of its value
C. would they be told of its value D. had they been told of its value
30. Most people think that volunteer work should________.
A. encourage more in our communities
B. be encouraged more in our communities
C. be more encouraged in our communities
D. more encouraged in our communities

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or
D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31
to 35.
Success
We tend to assume that people like Shakespeare or Darwin
owe their success (31) _________ their genius. In his new
book, Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell suggests that the truth
may be more complex. Of course, all successful people are
bound to have some natural (32) _________. But the true
(33) _________ of success are most probably hard work,
opportunity, and the environment you grow up in.

You need about 10.000 hours of practice before you get really good
at something. Mozart's early work was certainly not great or (34)
_________. By the time he composed his first true
masterpieces, he must have spent about ten years composing
concertos.
But hard work is not enough, you have to get your chance. Most
Silicon Valley tycoons, like Bill Gates or Steve Jobs, were born around
1955. When the personal computer revolution came twenty years
later, they were at a(n) (35) _________ age to lead it.
31. A. about B. for C. to D. on
32. A. presents B. prizes C. opportunities D. gifts
33. A. ingredients B. recipes C. elements D. details
34. A. different B. original C. ordinary D. strange
35. A. average B. earlier C. perfect D. true

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 36 to 42.
Explosions in the Sky
If you attend a major outdoor event in the evening,
whether it is in Paris, Beijing, or New York City, there is a
good chance that it will end in a sensational way. After all
of the other activities have concluded, the sky will be lit up
by a colourful firework display. Although the show may only
last for a few minutes, during that time every eye will look
on with amazement as they work their magic in the air.
Fireworks were invented in the seventh century by the
Chinese. They were quickly absorbed into the culture and
became a part of many celebratory events and festivals.

Eventually, emperors would organize large firework displays to
entertain and impress their subjects. Fireworks didn't become big in
Europe until the mid- 17th century. People became interested in
fireworks after reading accounts from monks and travellers who saw
them while in China. Once they did arrive, it was obvious they were
there to stay. Fireworks were frequently paired with triumphant
classical symphonies to celebrate the end of wars and other great
victories. As time went on, the fireworks continued to evolve and get
better in many ways.
Fireworks now come in every colour imaginable. The colour comes
from different chemicals that are placed inside of each firework.
Thanks to modem technology, it is also possible to create firework
arrangements in the shape of hearts, smiley faces, and even the
planet Saturn.

This is because of the way that the aerial shells, or casings,
of fireworks are constructed. The cases are packed with
exploding pellets and a piece of cardboard. The cardboard
enables the designers to arrange the pellets in pattern or
shape of the object of their choice. The first time this
technology was used was in Washington DC, during a
celebration to welcome home American troops who fought
in the Gulf War.
The visual aspect is only part of the reason fireworks are
appealing. The sounds that fireworks make also add a
healthy dose of excitement to the display. There are several
noises that fireworks can make. The most common is the
“bang” which sounds a lot like a gunshot.

Fireworks can also crackle, hum, and whistle as they streak
across the night sky. The world's largest firework show was
held in Kuwait in 2012. 77,282 fireworks exploded during
the incredible 64-minute show. But with people's love for
fireworks at an all-time high, who knows how long that
record will last?
36. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. Firework shows are only held in big cities.
B. Firework shows aren't what they used to be.
C. No matter where you go, almost everyone loves
fireworks.
D. It is a bit disappointing that firework shows are usually
brief.

37. How did fireworks come to Europe?
A. Chinese merchants started selling them in Europe.
B. Europeans imported them after reading about them.
C. Monks in China brought them back when returning home.
D. Classical composers demanded that they be used in ceremonies.
38. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
A. the interests in fireworks and the improvements
B. the use of fireworks throughout the Chinese history
C. the history of fireworks and the spread to Europe
D. the attraction of fireworks in Europe
39. Which of the following best matches the meaning of the phrase
“become big” in paragraph 2?
A. become popular B. increase in size
C. cause danger D. cost more money

40. The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to________.
A. accounts B. fireworks C. travellers D. people
41. What is the third paragraph mainly about?
A. Some famous firework events
B. How to be safe while using fireworks
C. A special ceremony held in the U S
D. The technology of fireworks
42. What does the author suggest about the 2012 firework
show in Kuwait?
A. The show wasn't bad, but it went on for too long.
B. There will probably never be another show like it in
history.
C. It wasn't very exciting compared to other shows in Asia.
D. Someday soon another show will probably be even
bigger.

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 43 to 50.
Hunting Down the Truth about Killer Whales
Hearing that killer whales are in the area is sure to strike fear in the
heart of anyone at sea.
The thought of coming across a creature with a menacing name like
that is a surefire sign you are on a path to destruction. As it turns out,
killer whales, orcas, are actually highly sophisticated creatures that are
usually harmless to humans.
The title “killer whale'' may actually be a mistranslation of the Spanish
term “ballena asesina”, which means assassin whale. Orcas were
nicknamed this due to their well-coordinated attacks on marine life, not
for the danger they pose to humans. At nearly five to seven metres in
length and a weight of over six tons, orcas are one of the largest
creatures on the Earth. There are about 50,000 orcas worldwide that
are spread out in several oceans. Orcas are classified as an Apex
predator, which means no other creature hunt them for food.

Scientists believe that there are between three to five
different types of orca and they are all quite distinctive. The
most frequently seen of these are Residents. They live in
close-knit family units called pods, which can contain over
50 members, and their diet consists mainly of fish.
Transient whales, however, prefer to travel in smaller
groups of two to six whales. Meanwhile, Offshore whales
were only recently discovered in 1988. They prefer to swim
farther away from land than the others and several pods
may come together to form groups as large as 200 whales.
Although these orca groups may seem similar to the naked
eye, they are extremely different in many ways, and
scientists believe they haven't interbred in thousands of
years. Researchers also acknowledge that their knowledge
of orcas is limited, and even more groups may exist.

Male orcas have an average lifespan of about 30 years, while the
average age for females is 50. However, there have been cases of
females living up to 90 years. Yet when kept in captivity
at marine entertainment parks, their life expectancies drop
dramatically. In fact, it seems that the biggest threat to orcas these
days is humans. Between the practices of hunting orcas, polluting
their environments, and capturing them for entertainment purposes,
we are making it very difficult for them to survive. Perhaps the killer
whales aren't the real killer after all.
43. Where did the name “killer whale” come from?
A. The whales often killed each other.
B. The whales planned their attacks skillfully.
C. The whales would often try to sink ships.
D. The whales are one of a few fish that kill humans.

44. What can be said about the different types of killer
whales?
A. They behave in different manners.
B. They are quite similar in every way.
C. They frequently mate with one another.
D. They often have wars against each other.
45. All of the following are true about orcas EXCEPT
that________.
A. they are very quite good at hunting
B. no other creatures hunt them for food
C. they are the largest creatures on the Earth
D. there may be other types of orcas that we don't know

46. What of the following can be inferred from the
passage?
A. The orca groups may have different behaviours.
B. There is nearly nothing that scientists don't know about
orcas.
C. The average lifespan of orcas is the same as that of
humans.
D. Water pollution is the biggest threat to orcas.
47. Offshore whales________.
A. stay close to the land B. like to stay in small groups
C. were unknown until recently D. aren't really whales at all
48. What happens when whales are kept by humans?
A. They die sooner. B. They get stronger.
C. They stop eating foo. D. They live longer lives.

49. What does the sentence “Although these orca groups
may seem similar to the naked eye, they are extremely
different in many ways ” in paragraph 3 mean?
A. They appear in various ways in front of naked eyes.
B. Their huge size makes it difficult to follow them.
C. We can recognize the differences between the groups
without naked eyes.
D. The differences between these groups are not easy to
recognize.
50. What does the last sentence of the passage mean?
A. Pollution is what makes these whales kill so much.
B. Whales will never be able to survive in the future.
C. The only way to help these creatures is to capture them.
D. Humans might be more dangerous than whales.

Good luck!