Choose the underlined words or phrases that are incorrect in standard written English.
Câu 1: Mrs. Brown's children are used to be picked up after school every day.


A. children


B. are used to


C. be picked


D. after
Câu 2: Jack got into trouble when he refused opening his brielease for the customs officer.


A. into


B. opening


C. for


D. customs officer
Câu 3: We regret informing you that your application has been turned down.


A. informing


B. that


C. has been


D. down
Câu 4: Tell me about your school days. Do you remember to go to school for the first time?


A. Tell me


B. about


C. remember


D. to go
Câu 5: Tom had just had his hair cut. We couldn't help laughing when see him.


A. cut


B. couldn't help


C. laughing


D. see
Câu 6: Bill didn't mind to be surprised by the birthday party held by his friends.


A. to be


B. by


C. held


D. by
Câu 7: I am not planning to go abroad. I can't afford spending too much money.


A. to go


B. abroad


C. afford


D. spending
Câu 8: They were fortunate to have rescued from the fire before the building collapsed.


A. fortunate


B. to have rescued


C. from


D. collapsed
Câu 9: Don't expect to learn all words in a day. Learning languages is time-consumed work.


A. to learn


B. in a day


C. is


D. time-consumed
Câu 10: It's always better to study vocabulary in connection by reading.


A. It's


B. to study


C. in


D. by
024.7300.7989
1800.6947

A.
B.
C.
D.

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.
Câu 1:


A. mean


B. dreamt


C. heal


D. release
Câu 2:


A. conserved


B. required


C. explained


D. increased

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Câu 1: . Lora is talking to Maria about her failure at applying for a job.
- Lora: “__________” - Maria: “Never mind, better luck next time”


A. I have a lot on my mind.            


B. I’ve broken your precious vase.


C. I couldn’t keep my mind on work.           


D. I didn’t get the vacant position.
Câu 2: Anne is seeing Mary off at the airport.
- Anne: “Don’t fail to look after yourself, Marry!” - Marry: “_____”


A. Of course, you are an adult.       


B. Oh, I knew about that.


C. The same to you.           


D. Thanks, I will.

A.
B.
C.
D.

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.Most languages have several levels of vocabulary that may be used by the same speakers. In English, at least three have been identified and described.Standard usage includes those words and expressions understood, used, and accepted by a majority of the speakers of a language in any situation regardless of the level of formality. As such, these words and expressions are well defined and listed in standard dictionaries. Colloquialisms, on the other hand, are familiar words and idioms that are understood by almost all speakers of a language and used in informal speech or writing, but not considered acceptable for more formal situations. Almost all idiomatic expressions are colloquial language. Slang, refers to words and expressions understood by a large number of speakers but not accepted as appropriate formal usage by the majority. Colloquial expressions and even slang may be found in standard dictionaries but will be so identified. Both colloquial usage and slang are more common in speech than writing.Colloquial speech often passes into standard speech. Some slang also passes into standard speech, but other slang expressions enjoy momentary popularity followed by obscurity. In some cases, the majority never accepts certain slang phrases but nevertheless retains them in their collective memories. Every generation seems to require its own set of words to describe familiar objects and events.It has been pointed out by a number of linguists that three cultural conditions are necessary for the creation of a large body of slang expressions. First, the introduction and acceptance of new objects and situations in the society; second, a diverse population with a large number of subgroups; third, association among the subgroups and the majority population.Finally, it is worth noting that the terms “standard”, “colloquial”, and “slang” exist only as abstractlabels for scholars who study language. Only a tiny number of the speakers of any language will be aware that they are using colloquial or slang expressions. Most speakers of English will, during appropriate situations, select and use three types of expressions.(Source: Adapted from Practice exercises for the TOEFL)
Câu 1: Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?


A. Standard speech               


B. Idiomatic phrases


C. Different types of vocabulary                         


D. Dictionary usage
Câu 2: How is slang defined by the author?


A. Words and phrases accepted by the majority of formal usage.


B. Words or phrases understood by the majority but not found in standard dictionaries.


C. Words or phrases that are understood by a restricted group of speakers.


D. Words or phrases understood by a large number of speakers but not accepted as formal usage.
Câu 3: The word “obscurity” in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by _____.


A. disappearance


B. influence


C. qualification


D. tolerance
Câu 4: The word “them” in paragraph 3 refers to _____.


A. set of words        


B. slang phrases  


C. slang


D. slang expressions
Câu 5: Which of the following is TRUE of standard usage?


A. It is limited to written language.


B. It is only understood by the upper classes.


C. It can be used in formal or informal settings.


D. It is constantly changing.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 1:


A. language


B. diverse


C. promote


D. combine
Câu 2:


A. economic


B. integration


C. development


D. transportation

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each the following exchanges.
Câu 1: - Nick: “I think it is a good idea to have three or four generations living under one roof.”
– Jane: “______. Family members can help each other a lot.”


A. I don’t agree   


B. It’s not true   


C. That’s wrong  


D. I couldn’t agree more
Câu 2: Mr. Collin: “You’re been making very good progess. I’m proud of you!”- Brain: “_____”


A. No problem.    


B. Don’t worry about it!  


C. Everything’s right. Thank you.  


D. I really appreciate you saying that.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 1: The year-end party was out of this world. We had never tasted such delicious food.


A. enormous                            


B. terrific                     


C. strange                                


D. awful
Câu 2: They were unable to detect the problem with the airplane’s engine.


A. fix                                       


B. hear                         


C. find                                     


D. cause

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Câu 1: Ken and Tom are high-school students. They are discussing where their study group will meet. - Ken: “Where is our study group going to meet next weekend?” – Tom: “________”


A. Studying in a group is great fun.


B. We are too busy on weekdays.


C. Why don’t you look at the atlas? 


D. The library would be best.
Câu 2: Ann: “_______” – Bob: “Thank you. We are proud of him.”  


A. Your child is just adorable.       


B. I can give your kid a lift to school.


C. Your kid is naughty.     


D. Can we ask your child to take a photo?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 1:


A. intensive                 


B. cultural                    


C. agreement               


D. encourage
Câu 2:


A. population              


B. accelerate                


C. technology              


D. relationship

A.
B.
C.
D.

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.
Câu 1:


A. accurate                  


B. accident                  


C. success                   


D. accept
Câu 2:


A. post                         


B. polite                      


C. alone                       


D. comb

A.
B.
C.
D.