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ĐỀ DỰ ĐOÁN ĐẶC BIỆT: ĐỀ SỐ 08 Read the following article and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6. New Year is one of the most popular festivals in the world, even though it is celebrated at different times and in different ways. In many western countries, people (1) _______ together with family and friends on December 31 to eat, drink, and dance as they wait for January 1. In many cities, crowds gather in the centre of town to welcome the new year at midnight with fireworks. For many Asian countries like China, Taiwan, and Vietnam, the New Year is based on a lunar calendar. It is traditionally seen as a time for family reunions, with people (2) _______ across the country and from overseas. Many people wear red clothes, (3) _______ it is thought to be a lucky colour. They also give "lucky money" in red envelopes to friends and family, and set off firecrackers to (4) _______ bad luck. What’s common among these celebrations is the meaning of the new year; it is a time to say goodbye to the past and to think (5) _______ new beginnings. In many countries, people make New Year’s resolutions - promises to themselves to make changes in their lives over the coming year, such as to lose weight, stop (6)_______, or learn a new skill. (Adapted from Active Skills for Reading) Question 1. A. bring B. get C. make D. look Question 2. A. travelling B. to travel C. travelled D. travel Question 3. A. though B. as if C. as D. whereas Question 4. A. put out B. scare away C. give up D. hand down Question 5. A. for B. at C. about D. to Question 6. A. to smoking B. smoking C. smoke D. to smoke Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12. If you’re aged between 12 and 18 and you’re interested in music, come along to the One Music school in August and take part in our (7) _______. There’s a wide (8) _______ of activities on offer and you’ll have the chance to learn from professionals, improve your musical skills, and (9) _______ your true potential. You’re guaranteed to make lots of new friends as well! You’ll get to try out a variety of (10) _______ and then play them on stage in front of your family and friends at the end-of-camp concert. And if you feel like having a go at singing, there are classes to suit (11)_______ types of voices and singing styles. Or maybe you would rather learn how to write songs, in which case our songwriting workshops will be perfect for you. Whatever your musical (12) _______, join us this summer – it’s impossible not to have fun on this special event! (Adapted from Ready for B2) Question 7. A. exciting music camp B. camp exciting music C. music exciting camp D. exciting camp music Question 8. A. handful B. lack C. level D. range Question 9. A. discover B. reveal C. determine D. observe Question 10. A. resources B. gadgets C. appliances D. instruments Question 11. A. each B. all C. another D. the others Question 12. A. interesting B. interestingly C. interests D. interested Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.
Question 13. a. Overall, living independently has made me more responsible and confident in handling daily life. b. The first few weeks of living alone were challenging, but I gradually adapted to this new lifestyle. c. Moreover, I learned how to balance work, chores, and social life without feeling overwhelmed. d. Waking up early, cooking meals, and managing expenses were things I never thought much about before. e. Every small achievement, like fixing a leaky faucet or budgeting wisely, gave me a sense of accomplishment. A. d – c – e – b – a B. e – d – b – c – a C. b – d – c – e – a D. c – b – e – d – a Question 14. Dear Sarah, a. The organisers are also setting up a craft market where local artists can showcase their work. b. I hope you can come - it’ll be a great chance to have fun and support our community! c. Next Saturday, our town is hosting a big community festival at the central park. d. Moreover, there will be a charity run in the morning, which I think you’d enjoy. e. This event will have live music, food stalls, and fun activities for all ages. Write back soon, Emily A. b – d – e – a – c B. c – e – d – a – b C. a – d – e – b – c D. e – b – c – d – a Question 15. a. Mia: Yeah, I have! They’re better for the environment, but don’t they tear easily? b. Mia: That’s a good point. I guess using those is a small change that can help reduce waste. c. Liam: True, but the ones some stores use now are much stronger. Plus, they decompose faster than plastic. d. Liam: If more people switch to paper bags, it’ll make a big difference. e. Liam: Have you thought about using paper bags instead of plastic when shopping? A. d – b – c – a – e B. e – a – c – b – d C. d – a – c – b – e D. e – b – d – a – c Question 16. a. Greenwood High School has introduced several changes this year to improve student life. b. These improvements have created a better learning environment for the entire school community. c. The school has renovated its library, adding more computers and study areas for students. d. These updates have made it easier for everyone to complete assignments and collaborate on projects. e. Moreover, a new cafeteria menu now includes healthier meal options, which many students appreciate. A. a – d – e – b – c B. a – e – b – c – d C. a – b – c – e – d D. a – c – d – e – b Question 17. a. Emma: I like going to the park in the morning and binge-watching shows in the afternoon! b. Emma: What do you usually do on weekends, Jake? c. Jake: I mostly sleep in, then play basketball with my friends. What about you? A. a – c – b B. a – b – c C. b – c – a D. c – a – b Read the following passage about sign language and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.
Because deaf people cannot hear, they have special ways of communicating. For example, they can learn to understand what someone is saying by looking at the mouth of the speaker. This is called lipreading. Also, (18) _______. However, it is possible with special training. According to many deaf people all around the world, the most practical and popular way of communicating is with sign language. In many ways, sign language is similar to spoken language. The words of sign language are made with signs, (19) _______. As with words, each sign has a different meaning and can be combined to form sentences. Signed languages also have their own grammar. The alphabet of sign language is special hand signs that stand for letters; they make spelling possible. Expressing the same thoughts, feelings, and ideas as any spoken language, (20) _______. And just as people from different countries speak different languages, most countries have their own variety of sign language. In addition to knowing sign language, it is also helpful to know something about how deaf people communicate. Since they rely so much on actions, deaf people are generally not very formal when they “talk,” and may touch your arm or shoulder a lot to make sure you know what they’re saying. (21) _______. It’s also okay to wave your hands or hit the table or floor. Also, lots of eye contact is necessary. There are many ways to learn a few signs. Community colleges often teach introductory classes. For self-learners, bookstores and libraries have books for learning sign language. There are also instructional videos on the Internet, with actors demonstrating signs and performing interesting stories and conversations for you to see. With practice, you (22) _______ ! (Adapted from Active Skills for Reading) Question 18. A. the deaf would find speaking easier were they unable to hear their own voices B. being unable to hear their own voices, speaking is very challenging for the deaf C. speaking is very difficult for the deaf because they cannot hear their own voices D. the deaf are incapable of hearing their own voices as if speaking were difficult for them Question 19. A. which are formed with movements of the hands, face, and body B. involved movements of the hands, face, and body C. required movements of the hands, face, and body D. whose reliance on movements of the hands, face, and body Question 20. A. the blend of the signs helps form a rich language B. the deaf utilise the signs to form a rich language C. the signs combine to form a rich language D. using the signs to form a rich language is crucial Question 21. A. Deaf people tend to lightly touch someone they do not know to get their attention since it is not considered rude B. It is not seen as rude among deaf people to lightly touch someone they do not know to get their attention C. Lightly touching someone they do not know is not considered rude though it helps deaf people get their attention D. To get their attention, it is not seen as rude for someone to lightly touch deaf people they do not know Question 22. A. finding it easy to grasp this useful communication method B. familiar with this effective way of communicating C. will have this practical form of communication mastered
D. will soon get the hang of this useful method of communicating Read the following passage about a female firefighter and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 23 to 30. People who think firefighting is a job for men would be surprised to learn that there are now over 230 women in the London Fire Brigade. One of these women is Dany Cotton, who has been with the fire service for more than 22 years. Dany spends a lot of her time trying to change the image of the Fire Brigade. She recently took part in a national campaign promoting firefighting as a career for girls in secondary schools. During the campaign, she explained that women do the same training and assessment as men and they are expected to do the same jobs. Both men and women must be fit and healthy, but as long as they pass the physical tests, height isn’t important. However, Dany’s favourite question is this: ‘How can a woman carry a man down a ladder from a building which is on fire?’ She says that in all her years of firefighting, she has never seen anyone try this, although she was trained to do it. She describes this as something we only see in films and explains that today's firefighters enter a building as a team to rescue people. Dany says that saving people from burning buildings is not the only thing that firefighters do. One of the most important jobs they do these days is in the community. Fire officers visit thousands of homes, businesses, and schools each year, giving advice that can often save lives. Women are often good at doing this because of their ability to communicate well. Most of Dany’s work in the Fire Brigade these days is as a manager in an office, but she still attends emergencies. One of the things she finds most interesting about her job is this combination of using her skills with people and working in real-life emergency situations. (Adapted from Solutions) Question 23. As stated in paragraph 2, Dany recently participated in a campaign dedicated to _______. A. helping school students learn about firefighting B. trying to change the image of the Fire Brigade C. explaining how female firefighters work D. encouraging girls to pursue firefighting Question 24. The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _______. A. men B. women C. jobs D. girls Question 25. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2? Both men and women must be fit and healthy, but as long as they pass the physical tests, height isn’t important. A. Only those who meet strict fitness standards, including height, can pass the physical tests for firefighting. B. While height isn’t considered, men and women need to meet certain fitness and health requirements to pass the physical tests. C. Both men and women must be physically strong, as failing the fitness test can disqualify them regardless of height. D. Both men and women need to be in good shape, but passing the physical tests matters more than height. Question 26. The word “rescue” in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _______. A. recruit B. believe C. abandon D. oppose Question 27. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. The most important task firefighters have to do is saving people from burning buildings. B. According to Dany, all scenes about firefighting in films do not reflect real situations. C. Dany has never imagined carrying a man down a ladder from a burning building.