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.

 The relationship between Britain and the US has always been a close one. Like all close relationships it has had difficult times. The US was first a British colony, but between 1775 and 1783 the US fought a war to become independent. The US fought the British again in the War of 1812.

 In general, however, the two countries have felt closer to each other than to any other country, and their foreign policies have shown this. During World War I and World War II, Britain and the US supported each other. When the US looks for foreign support, Britain is usually the first country to come forward and it is sometimes called “the 51st state of the union”.

 But the special relationship that developed after 1945 is not explained only by shared political interests. An important reason for the friendship is that the people of the two countries are very similar. They share the same language and enjoy each other's literature, films and television. Many Americans have British ancestors, or relatives still living in Britain. The US government and political system is based on Britain's, and there are many Anglo-American businesses operating on both sides of the Atlantic. In Britain some people are worried about the extent of US influence, and there is some jealousy of its current power. The special relationship was strong in the early 1980s when Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister in Britain and Ronald Reagan was President of the US.

(Adapted from Background to British and American Cultures)

Câu 25 (VD): What is the passage mainly about?

Câu 15 (TH): If you practice regularly, you can learn this language skill in a short ________ of time.

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.

Câu 47 (VD): “My father doesn't work in the factory any more,” Bella told us.

Câu 12 (VD): People in this country have ________ good progress in eliminating domestic violence.

Câu 13 (VD): The Professor ________ his ideas clearly in the lecture.

Câu 17 (TH): The news was ________ to them that they were all dead silent.

Câu 6 (VD): In general, the company receives hundreds of ________ for a post they offer.

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Câu 5 (VD): I have two brothers. One of them is in high school, ________ is in college.

Câu 8 (TH): His English teacher recommends that he ________ a regular program.

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.

Câu 21 (VD): Studying for new qualifications is one way of advancing your career.

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.

Câu 45 (TH): Please (A) remember when you are (B) on duty, your uniform (C) must have been worn (D) at all times.

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Câu 46 (VDC): But for the dog, we would have got completely lost.

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Câu 19 (VD): If two people in a romantic relationship are lovey-dovey, they show their love for each other in public by touching each other and saying loving things.

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.

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