5 Đề thi ĐGNL Bộ Công an môn Tiếng Anh

Đề số 1
Chủ đề Ngôn ngữ Anh: 20 câu, từ câu 46 đến câu 65 (15 điểm) PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced
differently from that of the others in each group. Câu 46. A. application B. appliance C. antibiotic D. atmosphere
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed
differently from that of the others in each group. Câu 47. A. offensive B. historic C. colonial D. relevant LEXICO-GRAMMAR
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase to
complete each of the sentences.
Câu 48. My brother got a technician ______ his old computer to enhance its performance. A. upgrade B. upgrading C. to upgrade D. upgraded
Câu 49. In most rural areas in Vietnam, ______ loudspeakers are still in use to communicate
important announcements to local residents. A. publicity B. publicly C. public D. publicize
Câu 50. Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, ______, was recognised as a mixed heritage site by UNESCO in 2014.
A. which is often considered to be a must-visit destination in Vietnam
B. that people often consider to be a must-visit destination in Vietnam
C. where tourists regard as a must-visit destination in Vietnam
D. which tourists regard it as a must-visit destination in Vietnam
Câu 51. In order to ______ life expectancy, individuals should get into the habit of limiting
electronic device use or doing regular exercise. A. rise B. increase C. reduce D. develop
Câu 52. She pursued that position ______. Fortunately, she managed to upskill and widen her
professional knowledge in the new field, which helped her to be promoted to the manager.
A. even though it didn’t align with her field of study 1
B. despite it offered high pay, work-life balance and telecommuting
C. because of high pay, work-life balance and telecommuting
D. due to its alignment with her field of study
Câu 53. One student of mine ______ artificial intelligence for all assigned exercises for a long
time. As a result, his critical thinking and independence skills have worsened remarkably. A. has overused B. has been overusing C. is overusing D. overuses
Câu 54. This is the second time I have ever visited The Huong Pagoda complex. Its transport
routes and parking areas were renovated to enhance service standards for tourists.
The word “renovated” is closest in meaning to: A. restored B. improved C. constructed D. expanded
Câu 55. Consumers should use sustainable kinds of containers such as cloth bags instead of
______ bags to protect the environment.
A. convenient shopping plastic
B. plastic convenient shopping
C. shopping convenient plastic
D. convenient plastic shopping READING
Read the following text and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct option to complete each of the blanks from 56 to 60.
WHY DO SOME PEOPLE LIKE FEELING FRIGHTENED AT FAIRS?
Nicola Smith writes about scary rides
If there's one thing that divides me and my friends into two different groups, it's scary
rides like the roller coaster. There are those, like my sister, who are willing to stand in a queue
for hours waiting to get onto the latest ride. Then there are other people like me, who prefer to
wait at the bottom and hold everyone's bags. (56) ______
Some people think it's to do with the way children today are over-protected by their
parents. Kids are rarely given the chance to do anything that might result in them getting hurt.
People who ride on the roller coaster feel fear, scream, shout, throw their arms in the air and
enjoy themselves, (57) ______. My sister is like this and seems to be very scared but also
having great fun. But if that's the reason, why do I avoid going on these rides? My parents were
just as concerned about my safety as my sister's. In fact, as I was the first to be born, they 2
probably worried about me even more to begin with. So this doesn't explain the difference between us.
(58) ______ Clearly there must be some other reasons why some of us enjoy feeling frightened
out of our lives, and others prefer to have a quiet life.
But perhaps science has the answer. It might actually be because of our brains and
particular chemicals in our body. There is one chemical called dopamine that is linked to our
enjoyment of doing exciting things. (59) ______ So, perhaps I don't simply have a lack of
courage but of dopamine compared to my sister. (60) ______ Perhaps older people are clever
enough to realise that we should avoid such things and take it easy, though I'm not sure my sister will agree.
(Reading part 3, Test 5, PET Collins for School) Câu 56.
A. Sometimes, I wonder what it is that makes us so different.
B. From time to time, I ask myself why we are so alike.
C. At times, I wonder why some people enjoy these rides so much.
D. The reasons behind this similarity occasionally make me wonder. Câu 57.
A. to know they are not in danger
B. they know they are safe
C. knowing that they are safe
D. known they are protected Câu 58.
A. Such a conclusion helps clarify our understanding.
B. On the contrary, individual experiences vary greatly.
C. This explanation, therefore, seems convincing.
D. Thus, this theory cannot fully account for the disparity. Câu 59.
A. Exciting experiences often discourage those with high dopamine levels.
B. High levels of dopamine are closely associated with the interest in thrilling rides.
C. The less dopamine is released, the more a person is fascinated by thrilling rides.
D. This chemical can influence people’s reaction to exciting situations. Câu 60. 3
A. Unfortunately, the thrill of these experiences remains constant throughout life.
B. Getting older and older, scary rides like the roller coaster are not likely to be chosen.
C. Unfortunately, people will be more thrilled by frightening rides over the time.
D. Luckily, aging may prevent our eagerness to take part in scary rides like the roller coaster.
Read the following text and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions that follow from 61 to 65.
New Year's celebrations have a rich history dating back thousands of years and continue
to be observed with a fascinating variety of traditions around the world today.
In some places in ancient times, the festivities were connected to the land or astronomical
events. For example, in Egypt, the beginning of the year coincided with when the River Nile
flooded, and this normally happened when the star Sirius rose. The flood left rich soil on the
fields and marked the beginning of a new agricultural season for farmers.
The city of Babylon in ancient Mesopotamia was where the first New Year's celebrations
were recorded about 4,000 years ago. The Babylonians held their celebrations on the first new
moon after the spring equinox and called this festival Akitu (which comes from the word the
Sumerians used for barley). As barley in Mesopotamia was harvested in the spring, shortly after
the festival, Akitu marked the beginning of this important agricultural period. During Akitu,
there was a different ritual on each of the 11 days that the celebration lasted. Statues of the gods
were carried through the streets of the city, and in this way, the Babylonians believed that their
world had been cleaned to prepare for the new year and a new spring.
In many cities all over the world today, spectacular fireworks displays take place as soon
as the clock passes midnight on 31 December. In recent years, Sydney in Australia has hosted
one of the first major New Year events as the new year arrives there before most other major
international cities. Fireworks light up the skies in hundreds of cities as midnight strikes around the globe.
There are strange and interesting New Year's traditions around the world. In Scotland,
New Year's Eve is called Hogmanay, and 'first footing' remains a popular custom with people
visiting friends' and neighbours' houses just after midnight. The first person who visits your
house should bring a gift as this will mean good luck. In Spain, people eat 12 grapes as the 4