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 31 to 35.

Dinosaurs were reptiles that lived during a period of earth’s history called the Mesozoic Era, which is known as the Age of Reptiles. The first dinosaurs appeared more than 200 million years ago. For many millions of years, they dominated the land with their huge size and strength. Then about 65 million years ago, they died out rather suddenly, never to reemerge.

The word dinosaur comes from two Greek words meaning “terrible lizard”. Dinosaurs were not lizards, but their appearance could be truly terrifying. The biggest ones weighed more than ten times as much as a mature elephant and nearly equaled the size of most modern-day whales. The famous kinds of dinosaurs, including the brontosaurus and tyrannosaurus, reached 80 to 90 feet in length. Not all dinosaurs were giants, however, some were actually no larger than a chicken.

Scientists still do not know what caused dinosaurs to disappear. One theory involves a change in the earth’s climate. It is believed that temperature dropped significantly towards the end of the Cretaceous Period. Too large to hibernate and not having fur or feathers for protection, it is possible that the climate became too chilly for dinosaurs. In contrast, other species having protection, such as the mammals and birds, were able to survive.

Câu 33 (TH): It can be inferred from the passage that the Age of Reptiles lasted about _______.

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.

When I suggested he was mistaken, John got hot under the collar and stormed out of the room.

The captain is the last person ______ the sinking ship.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

As soon as I _____, I’m going to return to my hometown.

Mark the letter A, B, c, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.

Jenny and Kathy are arranging to see a new film.

- Jenny: “Why don’t you come over and see the new film with me?”

- Kathy: “________”

Helen and Sarah are talking about their school’s field trip.

- Helen: “This is the best field trip we’ve ever had”.

- Sarah: “________. Everyone enjoyed it to the fullest.”

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.

At first, John said he hadn’t broken the vase, but later he accepted it.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction ỉn each of the following questions.

The girl who were injured in the accident is now in hospital.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

The master of ceremonies has a very soft voice. Everyone listens to her attentively whenever she appears on the stage.

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.

“I am going away tomorrow, mom.”, the son said.

 _____ is not clear to researchers.

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.

My kids only have a faint memory of our hometown as they have lived away from it for a long time.

If you work hard, you _____ pass the exam.

I hope the new year will bring you _____, health and prosperity.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction ỉn each of the following questions.

The farmer plows the fields, plants the seeds and will harvest the crop.

When Tom _____ yesterday, I _____ the washing up in the kitchen.