I'd rather you _________ home now.
A.go
B.went
C.going
D.gone

Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers.
At present, people depend on unlimited energy to power their everyday lives. A wide range of energy-run devices and modern conveniences are taken for granted, and although it may seem that we will never be in danger of living without those conveniences, the fact is that many supplies of energy are dwindling rapidly. Scientists are constantly searching for new sources of power to keep modern society running. Whether future populations will continue to enjoy the benefit of abundant energy will depend on the success of this search.
Coal, oil, and natural gas supply modern civilization with most of its power. However, not only are supplies of these fuels limited, but they are a major source of pollution. If the energy demands of the future are to be met without seriously harming the environment, existing alternative energy sources must be improved or further explored and developed. These include nuclear, water, solar, wind, and geothermal power, as well as energy from new, nonpolluting types of fuels. Each of these alternatives, however, has advantages and disadvantages.
Nuclear power plants efficiently produce large amounts of electricity without polluting the atmosphere; however, they are costly to build and maintain, and they pose the daunting problem of what to do with nuclear wastes. Hydroelectric power is inexpensive and environmentally safe, but impractical for communities located far from moving water. Harnessing energy from tides and waves has similar drawbacks. Solar power holds great promise for the future but methods of collecting and –concentrating sunlight are as yet inefficient, as are methods of harnessing wind power.
Every source of energy has its disadvantages. One way to minimize them is to use less energy. Conservation efforts coupled with renewable energy resources, such as a combination of solar, water, wind, and geothermal energy and alternative fuels, such as alcohol and hydrogen, will ensure supplies of clean, affordable energy for humanity's future.
From the passage, it can be inferred that to solve our energy problems ______.
A.we will have to stop using many of our modern conveniences
B.scientists will have to find one major source of nonpolluting energy
C.scientists will have to find ways to increase our supplies of coal, oil and gas
D.a combination of conservation and invention will be needed

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
In the western customs (36) _____ hands is the customary form of greeting, but in China a nod of the head or (37) _____ bow is sufficient. Hugging and kissing when greeting are uncommon. Business cards are often (38) _____ and yours should be printed in your own language and in Chinese. Also, it is more respectful to present your card or a gift or -any other article using (39) _____ hands. The Chinese are (40) _____ applauders. You may be greeted with group clapping, even by small children. When a person is applauded in this practice it is the custom for that person to return the applause or a "thank you." When walking in public places, direct eye (41) _____ .and staring is uncommon in the larger cities, especially in those areas accustomed to foreign visitors. (42) _____, in smaller communities, visitors may be the subject of much curiosity and therefore you may notice some stares. (43) _____ speaking, the Chinese are not a touch-oriented society, especially true for visitors. So, avoid (44) _____ or any prolonged form of body contact. Public displays of affection are very rare. On the other hand, you may note people of the same sex walking hand-in-hand, which is simply a gesture of friendship. Do not worry about a bit of pushing and shoving in stores or when groups board public buses or trains. In this case, (45) _____ are neither offered or expected. The Chinese will stand much closer than Westerners.
(44)
A.touch 
B.to touch 
C.touched 
D.touching

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
In today’s paper, it _____ that the Vietnam’s national examination for high school students will take place from June 24th to 27th.
A.expresses
B.admits
C.says
D.proposes

Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the printed one. 
The Prime Minister is unlikely to call an early general election.
A.It's likely that the Prime Minister will call an early general election.
B.The likelihood is that the Prime Minister will call an early general election.
C.There is little likelihood of the Prime Minister calling an early general election.
D.In all likelihood the Prime Minister will call an early general election.

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.

A.visits           
B.destroys      
C.believes      
D.depends

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
People usually look through travel ________ to decide on their holiday destinations.
A.catalogues                           
B.brochures                            
C.handbooks                          
D.lists

It can be inferred from the passage that since the 20th century______
A.schools and universities have not taught classical literature, philosophy, and history
B.classical literature, philosophy, and history have been considered as core subjects
C.classical literature, philosophy, and history have not been taught as compulsory subjects
D.all schools and universities have taught classical literature, philosophy, and history

Read the passage and fill in the blank by choosing A, B, C, or D: (1 point)
      I am going to a wedding next Saturday. My great friend, Marie and her fiancé , George, are getting married. They have known each other (31) _________ five years, but they have only been going out together a short time. I must say, we were all rather (32) _________ when they announced that they were engaged.
      The wedding will be in the church near Marie’s home and (33) _________ there will be a party in the Church Hall. There will be almost a hundred (34) _________ at the party. Besides both their families, all Marie’s friends from college will be at the wedding and Marie and George have also invited a lot of people from the office where they both (35) _________. The party should be great fun. There will be lots of food and drink. There is also going to be a band. We all expect that it will go on until late in the evening.
(35)
A.work
B.employ
C.leave
D.manage

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete sentences.
I was shocked when the bank demanded.............  .
A.that I buy some fruits for lunch          
B.that I pay back my loan immediately                             
C.that I lend them some money          
D.that tomorrow is my birthday