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1/60 Động Từ Trạng Thái và Động Từ Hành Động (Nâng Cao) C2

What ___ about?

you are thinking do you think are you thinking you think

2/60 Từ Vựng Ngữ Pháp: Cụm Từ Cố Định và Kết Hợp Từ (Collocation) C2

The decision will ______ a significant impact on the community.

A: make C B: do D: create

3/60 Diễn Ngôn và Mạch Lạc Nâng Cao (Tổ Chức Chủ Đề) C2

The initial assessment indicated a minor defect. Subsequent, more thorough inspection, however, revealed a critical structural flaw that necessitated immediate repairs.

in addition however consequently therefore

4/60 Cấu Trúc Câu Phức Tạp (Mệnh Đề Nhúng, Tuyệt Đối & Không Động Từ) C2

In 'The fact that he is rich doesn't mean he is happy,' what is 'that he is rich'?

An adverb clause. A noun clause. An adjective clause. An independent clause.

5/60 Các Dạng Thức Hình Thái Học Nâng Cao C2

Which morphological process is exemplified by the word 'opt' being created from 'option'?

Derivation Compounding Inflection Back-formation

6/60 Ngữ Dụng Học (Hành Vi Ngôn Ngữ, Hàm Ý, Chiến Lược Lịch Sự) C2

What is the concept of 'transition relevance place' (TRP) in conversation analysis?

Points where a speaker always interrupts. Points in a conversation where a change of speaker may legitimately occur. Points where a conversation always ends. Points where a grammatical error occurs.

7/60 Thể (Aspect) Trong Văn Kể Chuyện và Diễn Ngôn Phức Tạp C2

The phrase 'I'm loving it' became famous from advertising. This use of a stative verb in the progressive aspect is an example of...

A mistake that became popular. A feature of only spoken, informal English. Language evolving to allow for more dynamic, emphatic meaning. A permanent grammatical rule being broken.

8/60 Diễn Ngôn và Mạch Lạc Nâng Cao (Tổ Chức Chủ Đề) C2

The new policy aims to reduce traffic congestion. However, critics argue that it might lead to increased public transport overcrowding.

Moreover Therefore However In addition

9/60 Thể (Aspect) Trong Văn Kể Chuyện và Diễn Ngôn Phức Tạp C2

A recipe instruction reads: 'While the sauce is simmering, chop the vegetables.' This structure...

Implies you must chop the vegetables before simmering the sauce. Is a suggestion, not a requirement. Uses the simple past for narrative. Uses aspect to coordinate two simultaneous tasks.

10/60 Các Dạng Thức Hình Thái Học Nâng Cao C2

What suffix is used to form a noun from the verb 'achieve'?

-ion -ance -ment -ing

11/60 Phong Cách Học và Ngữ Vực Nâng Cao C2

In a legal brief, a lawyer repeatedly uses Latin phrases and highly complex sentence structures, even when simpler English equivalents exist. Beyond mere tradition, what advanced stylistic purpose does this serve in establishing the register and perceived authority?

To intentionally obscure the legal arguments from the opposing counsel. To reinforce the specialized, exclusive nature of legal discourse and project an image of intellectual rigor and authority. To demonstrate linguistic creativity and innovation. To make the brief more accessible to non-legal professionals.

12/60 Phối Hợp Nâng Cao (Cấu Trúc Song Song & Liên Từ Tương Quan) C2

Do you want to eat at home ______ at a restaurant?

and or nor but

13/60 Mệnh Đề Phụ Thuộc Nâng Cao (Phân Từ, Tuyệt Đối & Nguyên Mẫu) C2

The plan was approved, _______ the minor objections.

now that in order that despite because of

14/60 Mệnh Đề Phụ Thuộc Nâng Cao (Phân Từ, Tuyệt Đối & Nguyên Mẫu) C2

It is vital _______ we act quickly to prevent further damage.

how that if what

15/60 Thể (Aspect) Trong Văn Kể Chuyện và Diễn Ngôn Phức Tạp C2

The simple past in 'She wrote a novel' indicates...

A finished action. An ongoing action. A future plan. A general habit.

16/60 Các Dạng Thức Hình Thái Học Nâng Cao C2

Which of the following is an example of a derivational prefix that changes the meaning of a verb?

re- (e.g., 'write' -> 'rewrite') -s (plural) -ed (past tense) -ing (present participle)

17/60 Ngữ Dụng Học (Hành Vi Ngôn Ngữ, Hàm Ý, Chiến Lược Lịch Sự) C2

Which of Grice's maxims is concerned with being informative?

Maxim of Manner. Maxim of Relation. Maxim of Quantity. Maxim of Quality.

18/60 Phong Cách Học và Ngữ Vực Nâng Cao C2

What is the stylistic device that combines two contradictory terms in a brief phrase?

Oxymoron Paradox Antithesis Juxtaposition

19/60 Từ Vựng Ngữ Pháp: Cụm Từ Cố Định và Kết Hợp Từ (Collocation) C2

He has a ______ command of English.

C D: powerful B: high A: good

20/60 Diễn Ngôn và Mạch Lạc Nâng Cao (Tổ Chức Chủ Đề) C2

The new policy aims to reduce pollution. In addition, it seeks to protect endangered species.

However In short Therefore In addition

21/60 Cấu Trúc Câu Phức Tạp (Mệnh Đề Nhúng, Tuyệt Đối & Không Động Từ) C2

Which sentence correctly combines the ideas using a relative clause?

The student received a scholarship, he scored highest. The student scored highest, he received a scholarship. The student scored highest and received a scholarship. The student who scored highest received a scholarship.

22/60 Ngữ Dụng Học (Hành Vi Ngôn Ngữ, Hàm Ý, Chiến Lược Lịch Sự) C2

What is the pragmatic difference between 'could you' and 'would you' in a request?

'Could you' typically questions ability, while 'would you' questions willingness, though both can function as polite requests. 'Could you' is always more polite than 'would you'. There is no pragmatic difference; they are interchangeable. 'Would you' is always more direct than 'could you'.

23/60 Ngữ Dụng Học (Hành Vi Ngôn Ngữ, Hàm Ý, Chiến Lược Lịch Sự) C2

How does 'presupposition' differ from 'entailment'?

Presupposition is always explicitly stated, entailment is always implied. Presupposition is a type of speech act, entailment is a type of deixis. Presupposition is about future events, entailment is about past events. Presupposition is an underlying assumption that remains true even if the main statement is negated, while entailment is a logical consequence that changes with negation.

24/60 Ngữ Dụng Học (Hành Vi Ngôn Ngữ, Hàm Ý, Chiến Lược Lịch Sự) C2

Critically analyze the limitations of Grice's Cooperative Principle in explaining all aspects of human communication.

Grice's CP is too complex for everyday use and lacks practical application. While influential, Grice's CP assumes rationality and cooperation, which may not always hold in real-world interactions, especially in competitive or manipulative contexts, or across diverse cultural norms. Grice's CP is a perfect and exhaustive model for all communication. Grice's CP only applies to written language, not spoken conversation.

25/60 Động Từ Trạng Thái và Động Từ Hành Động (Nâng Cao) C2

The detective ___ the alibi of the suspect.

are doubting doubt doubts is doubting

26/60 Cấu Trúc Câu Phức Tạp (Mệnh Đề Nhúng, Tuyệt Đối & Không Động Từ) C2

Identify the sentence that contains a grammatically correct complex sentence with an inverted adverbial clause for emphasis.

Never before had I seen such a beautiful sunset as when I visited Hawaii. I had never before seen such a beautiful sunset as when I visited Hawaii. Such a beautiful sunset I had never before seen as when I visited Hawaii. As when I visited Hawaii, I had never before seen such a beautiful sunset.

27/60 Từ Vựng Ngữ Pháp: Cụm Từ Cố Định và Kết Hợp Từ (Collocation) C2

The company will ______ a profit this year.

A D: get C: take B: do

28/60 Phối Hợp Nâng Cao (Cấu Trúc Song Song & Liên Từ Tương Quan) C2

The company's vision is to foster innovation, empower employees, and ______ a positive impact on society.

make making to make made

29/60 Diễn Ngôn và Mạch Lạc Nâng Cao (Tổ Chức Chủ Đề) C2

The bird built a nest. It was carefully constructed with twigs and leaves.

It They She He

30/60 Diễn Ngôn và Mạch Lạc Nâng Cao (Tổ Chức Chủ Đề) C2

The ancient city of Petra is renowned for its rock-cut architecture. Indeed, these intricate structures were carved directly into sandstone cliffs by the Nabataeans.

Therefore In contrast Indeed However

31/60 Động Từ Trạng Thái và Động Từ Hành Động (Nâng Cao) C2

He ___ to lock the door.

was forgetting forgot forgets is forgetting

32/60 Phối Hợp Nâng Cao (Cấu Trúc Song Song & Liên Từ Tương Quan) C2

The team's success was due to strong leadership, effective communication, and ______.

mutual respect respecting mutually mutually respected to respect mutually

33/60 Phối Hợp Nâng Cao (Cấu Trúc Song Song & Liên Từ Tương Quan) C2

He spent his vacation swimming, sunbathing, and ______.

to read read reads reading

34/60 Mệnh Đề Phụ Thuộc Nâng Cao (Phân Từ, Tuyệt Đối & Nguyên Mẫu) C2

_______ you to change your mind, please let us know immediately.

Should you Were you If you are Had you

35/60 Động Từ Trạng Thái và Động Từ Hành Động (Nâng Cao) C2

The promotion ___ a lot of extra responsibility.

entails entail is entailing are entailing

36/60 Từ Vựng Ngữ Pháp: Cụm Từ Cố Định và Kết Hợp Từ (Collocation) C2

The company decided to ______ its operations to a new country.

C: shift A: transfer B: move D

37/60 Các Dạng Thức Hình Thái Học Nâng Cao C2

The relationship between 'go' and 'went' is an example of which morphological phenomenon?

Derivation Allomorphy Suppletion Inflection

38/60 Từ Vựng Ngữ Pháp: Cụm Từ Cố Định và Kết Hợp Từ (Collocation) C2

The committee decided to ______ the matter to a higher authority.

A C: submit D: hand over B: defer

39/60 Phong Cách Học và Ngữ Vực Nâng Cao C2

Which stylistic device involves the use of a word or phrase that is deliberately ambiguous, allowing for multiple interpretations, often with a humorous or ironic intent?

Hyperbole Pun (or Paronomasia) Euphemism Allusion

40/60 Phong Cách Học và Ngữ Vực Nâng Cao C2

What is the term for the emotional associations or implications of a word, beyond its literal meaning?

Etymology Denotation Lexicon Connotation

41/60 Mệnh Đề Phụ Thuộc Nâng Cao (Phân Từ, Tuyệt Đối & Nguyên Mẫu) C2

She will call you _______ she arrives at the destination.

whereas although until when

42/60 Thể (Aspect) Trong Văn Kể Chuyện và Diễn Ngôn Phức Tạp C2

In complex discourse, a speaker might switch from perfect ('I have done') to simple past ('I did') to signal a shift from...

Formal to informal speech. Topic introduction/background to specific narrative details. British to American English. Truth to lies.

43/60 Phối Hợp Nâng Cao (Cấu Trúc Song Song & Liên Từ Tương Quan) C2

The company is committed to providing high-quality products, excellent customer service, and ______ a positive work environment.

fostering fostered foster to foster

44/60 Thể (Aspect) Trong Văn Kể Chuyện và Diễn Ngôn Phức Tạp C2

The choice between 'The bomb exploded' (simple past) and 'The bomb was exploding' (past progressive) in a narrative could be a choice between framing the event as...

A small explosion versus a large one. A real event versus a dream. A critical plot point versus a descriptive sensory experience. An intentional act versus an accident.

45/60 Cấu Trúc Câu Phức Tạp (Mệnh Đề Nhúng, Tuyệt Đối & Không Động Từ) C2

Combine the following sentences into a complex sentence, expressing a result: 'The movie was very boring. I fell asleep.'

The movie was boring and I fell asleep. The movie was very boring, so I fell asleep. The movie was so boring that I fell asleep. The movie was very boring; I fell asleep.

46/60 Từ Vựng Ngữ Pháp: Cụm Từ Cố Định và Kết Hợp Từ (Collocation) C2

I need to ______ some research for my project.

C: take D: give A B: make

47/60 Phong Cách Học và Ngữ Vực Nâng Cao C2

How does the consistent use of modal verbs of obligation (e.g., 'must', 'should', 'ought to') shape the register and persuasive intent of a policy document?

It establishes a prescriptive and authoritative register, aiming to guide or compel specific actions. It creates a tentative and uncertain register, inviting open discussion. It makes the document more informal and approachable. It primarily serves to express possibilities rather than requirements.

48/60 Diễn Ngôn và Mạch Lạc Nâng Cao (Tổ Chức Chủ Đề) C2

The report highlighted several key issues: a lack of funding, inadequate resources, and a decline in public interest. Addressing these problems is crucial for future success.

The situation Addressing these problems The challenges The solution

49/60 Các Dạng Thức Hình Thái Học Nâng Cao C2

Which word demonstrates a change in person/number for a verb through inflectional morphology?

sings singer singable resing

50/60 Phối Hợp Nâng Cao (Cấu Trúc Song Song & Liên Từ Tương Quan) C2

You can either submit your application online ______ in person.

nor or but and

51/60 Mệnh Đề Phụ Thuộc Nâng Cao (Phân Từ, Tuyệt Đối & Nguyên Mẫu) C2

_______ he finishes his homework, he can't watch TV.

Whereas Since Until Although

52/60 Động Từ Trạng Thái và Động Từ Hành Động (Nâng Cao) C2

The painting ___ in a museum.

are hanging hang is hanging hangs

53/60 Thể (Aspect) Trong Văn Kể Chuyện và Diễn Ngôn Phức Tạp C2

Which sentence contains the past perfect aspect?

The movie was starting. By the time we arrived, the movie had already started. The movie started. The movie starts at 8 PM.

54/60 Mệnh Đề Phụ Thuộc Nâng Cao (Phân Từ, Tuyệt Đối & Nguyên Mẫu) C2

_______ his efforts, he failed to achieve his goal.

In order that Now that Because of For all

55/60 Ngữ Dụng Học (Hành Vi Ngôn Ngữ, Hàm Ý, Chiến Lược Lịch Sự) C2

Discuss the pragmatic concept of 'intertextuality' and its role in shaping meaning in discourse.

Intertextuality is a grammatical rule for combining sentences. Intertextuality is only relevant for understanding ancient texts, not modern communication. Intertextuality means that every text is completely independent of all other texts. Intertextuality refers to the way texts refer to or draw upon other texts, creating layers of meaning that rely on the listener's recognition of these prior texts and their associated contexts.

56/60 Cấu Trúc Câu Phức Tạp (Mệnh Đề Nhúng, Tuyệt Đối & Không Động Từ) C2

In 'The movie, which was very long, ended late,' what is 'which was very long'?

A non-essential relative clause. An adverb clause. A noun clause. An essential relative clause.

57/60 Các Dạng Thức Hình Thái Học Nâng Cao C2

In the word 'rebuild', which morpheme is the prefix?

build re- buil ild

58/60 Động Từ Trạng Thái và Động Từ Hành Động (Nâng Cao) C2

The evidence ___ to a different conclusion.

is pointing points are pointing point

59/60 Cấu Trúc Câu Phức Tạp (Mệnh Đề Nhúng, Tuyệt Đối & Không Động Từ) C2

Identify the sentence that contains a subtle grammatical error in its complex structure, specifically regarding pronoun reference.

Although the company announced its new policy, they failed to clarify several key points. Although the company announced its new policy, it failed to clarify several key points. Although the company announced their new policy, they failed to clarify several key points. The company announced its new policy, but they failed to clarify several key points.

60/60 Phong Cách Học và Ngữ Vực Nâng Cao C2

Analyze the stylistic function of sustained nominalization in academic discourse. What primary effect does it have on the register?

Reduces cognitive load Promotes narrative flow Increases formality and objectivity Enhances personal engagement

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