Đề thi Đánh giá năng lực ĐHQG Hà Nội phần Tiếng Anh có đáp án - Đề số 22

I had a small accident with the car. One of the wings is a little _______.

It’s only the first time they _______ to finish the project on schedule.

As soon as the financial report ________, I will notify the board of directors.

Never in my twenty years as the manager of this company _______ such a dynamic team as I do now.

The police didn’t _______ time in getting the rescue operation underway.

_______ the hurricane destroyed many houses, no one was killed.

She’s been much happier ______ she transferred to our department.

I was asked to write my present _______ on the application form.

Was it Captain Cook _______ discovered Australia?

By the late 1990s, Arnel Pineda had achieved some success in singing, but it was in the early 2000s that he finally got his big _______.

Researchers compiled evidence that people can sense a good partner by smell.

The notorious criminal was finally captured by police after a rigorous investigation that spanned multiple countries.

All the arrangements should be completed prior to your departure.

How have these two people retained their connection for so long?

Rosie: _______________

Beth: It was really interesting.

Minh: I’m sorry for losing your book.

Lam: _______________

Anne: There’s a free shuttle bus to the airport, right?

Tom: _______________

Liam: How should we handle customer complaints about delayed deliveries?

Sophia: I think we should _______________

a. He had to be rushed to the emergency room yesterday.

b. Have you heard about Johnny?

c. No, is there something wrong with him?

d. Really? I hope it is not too serious.

a. Sure, I’ll prepare that bouquet for you now.

b. We’re looking for flowers for a colleague who just got a promotion.

c. Oh, the Harmony arrangement looks great. Can you make that while I wait?

d. Here’s a list of our most popular arrangements, perfect for an event like that.

a. Hopefully they do, as I only know a few French phrases now.

b. I’m visiting my brother in Marseilles next summer. Maybe I should take a French class.

c. Yes, I’m going to Cieza next year and I think knowing a little Spanish would make the trip easier.

d. I have a course catalogue. We can see whether or not they offer a French course next semester.

e. I heard you’re studying Spanish at the community college.

f. Don’t worry, you still have plenty of time before your trip to learn some more.

a. Sorry, but I’m in a hurry. I have to finish these orders this morning.

b. OK, sure. Oh, do you have time to help me carry these boxes to the storage closet?

c. Hi. I have a delivery of medical supplies addressed to Eun-Mi Park.

d. No problem. I’ll ask my colleague to help me move them.

e. I’m Eun-Mi. I’ve been waiting for these sterile pads and bandages.

f. Great. I just need you to sign here to confirm the delivery.

The captain was to blame for the collision between the vessel and the pier.

His ambition was so great that he wished to dominate the world.

She regrets not accepting the offer from the marketing company.

His behavior is becoming more sensible as he gets older.

Parents should listen to their children’s opinions.

I can order pizza for dinner or cook something myself. I prefer the second option.

They lacked financial support. It prevented them from starting their own business.

We asked the Minister about the strike of the workers. He declined to comment.

Cloze text: Read the passage below and choose A, B, C or D to fill in each blank from 631 to 635.

Our biological clocks govern almost every aspect of our lives. Our sensitivity to stimuli varies over the course of the day, and our ability to perform certain functions is also subject to fluctuations. As a result, there is an optimum time for tasks such as making decisions: around the middle of the day. Anything that (631) ___________ physical co-ordination, on the other hand, is best attempted in the early evening. What’s more there is a dramatic drop in performance if these activities are carried out at other times. The risk of accident in a factory, (632) ___________, is 20% higher during the night shift.

Primitive humans lived their lives in tune with the daily cycle of light and darkness. Today, we are firmly convinced that we can schedule our lives at will. Sooner or later, however, we pay a price for ignoring our natural circadian rhythm. A good example is jet lag, which occurs (633) ___________ our body’s biological clocks by crossing different time zones. People with jet lag may take several days to adjust to new time zones, and have a reduced ability to make decisions, which is a worrying thought, as serious (634) ___________ of judgment can be made. And this may be just the tip of the iceberg. An increasing number of people are developing seasonal affective disorder (SAD), (635) ___________ that can be induced by living in artificial conditions. SAD can be severe and sufferers may even need to take antidepressants.

(Adapted from Exam Essentials Practice Tests)

Reading comprehension 1: Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to answer each question from 636 to 640.

In an effort to increase globalization, many companies have come up with policies that support cultural diversity in the workplace. Now it is common to see an office with employees from all over the country and around the world. Let’s find out what cultural diversity is and why companies strive to achieve it.

So what exactly is cultural diversity in the workplace? It is when companies take in applicants from any region, country, or religion. Some companies may even have regulations that require them to fulfill diversity quotas to address racial and sex discrimination.

Why do firms make the effort to consider things like variety in race, age, religion, gender, and educational background? Because those factors help create more voices and opinions, thus making for a more comprehensive solution when staff works as a team. In an office with only people of the same cultural background and generation, colleagues may not be able to see things from different perspectives or come up with ideas that go beyond what they have all been taught.

Cultural diversity can even help companies make more money. According to a 2005 study by McKinsey & Company, firms with a diverse workforce earned 35% more profit than those without. Also, it seems like businesses with a diverse staff make a better impression on job applicants. It is a common belief that varied workplaces are happier and more dynamic, thus attracting younger, more capable workers. A 2007 article indicated that 67% of workers prefer diverse office environments, and such businesses experience lower employee turnover as employees often feel more respected as a team member, not as an ethnic hire.

(Adapted from THiNK 12)

What is “take in” in paragraph 2 closest in meaning to?

What does “them” in paragraph 2 refer to?

What is the author’s main purpose in discussing homogeneous offices?

Which of the following best describes the tone of this passage?

Which of the following would the author most likely support?

Reading comprehension 2: Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to answer each question from 641 to 645.

Cities often feel significantly hotter than the surrounding countryside, a phenomenon known as the urban heat island (UHI). An urban heat island is a metropolitan area which becomes noticeably warmer than its neighboring rural regions, primarily due to the absorption and retention of heat by concrete, asphalt, and buildings. In such environments, waste heat, generated by homes, factories, cars, public transport, and even people themselves adds to the rising temperature.

When buildings and paved surfaces are built close together, they trap heat; this insulating effect slows down heat release, causing temperatures in the spaces between structures to remain high even after sunset. At night, the contrast becomes even more pronounced. Buildings and surfaces such as roads, sidewalks, and parking lots act like vast reservoirs of heat, preventing warmth from escaping into the cooler night sky. In a dense urban core, skyscrapers and narrow streets restrict airflow, so trapped heat lingers close to ground level.

The consequences are serious: air quality is deteriorating as pollutants from traffic and industry cannot disperse easily, while local water systems are affected by heated runoff flowing into streams and rivers, harming aquatic species adapted to cooler conditions. The urban heat island also places a heavy strain on energy networks, as residents increasingly rely on air conditioning during summer peaks, and this surge in demand may lead to blackouts or power shortages.

To mitigate these impacts, urban planners, policy-makers, and architects are developing both modest and ambitious strategies. Green roofs, essentially rooftop gardens, help to cool buildings by absorbing sunlight and converting it into biomass rather than heat. Using lighter-colored materials that reflect more solar radiation can also reduce warming. Expanding urban vegetation and creating more open layouts improves air circulation, allowing heat to dissipate. Although urban heat islands are a modern challenge, thoughtful design and collective action can lessen their impact, making city life healthier and more sustainable.

(Adapted from https://education.nationalgeographic.org)

What is the main topic of paragraph 1?

What is “pronounced” in paragraph 2 opposite in meaning to?

Which of the following sentences best paraphrases this one: “Buildings and surfaces such as roads, sidewalks, and parking lots act like vast reservoirs of heat, preventing warmth from escaping into the cooler night sky.”?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

Here are some words translated from an artificial language: diaonot means oak tree; blyonot means oak leaf; blycrin means maple leaf. Which word could mean “maple syrup”?

Imagine you are on the moon, holding a spoon in one hand and a feather in the other. If you dropped both from the same height, what would you observe and why?

The total cost, T, in dollars, of running an advertisement in a newspaper is made up of an initial cost of $12,plusachargeof$5 per day, where n represents the number of days. Which equation represents this relationship?

You are in a 10-story building, and the elevator is broken. You are on the first floor and need to reach the 7th floor to attend an important meeting within 10 minutes.

Conditions:

●         The stairwell is open, but taking the stairs takes 2 minutes per floor.

●         There is a working service elevator on the 3rd floor, but it only goes up every 5 minutes.

●         A colleague on the 5th floor has a key to a private express elevator that goes directly to the 7th floor, but you must get to the 5th floor first.

What is the quickest way to get to the 7th floor in time for the meeting?

Which of the following situations best illustrates the need for a “Tiebreaker,” that is, an additional competition held to determine the winner among tied contestants?