Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 33 to 37.The importance of fairy tales for childrenFairy tales are the stories that adults, especially parents, tell young children. In view of their name, it is surprising that hardly any of them are actually about fairies. (33) ________ most fairy tales have happy endings, the stories usually deal with very (34) ________ situations - children abandoned in the forest, terrifying giants, cruel stepmothers. However, despite being scared when they are told the stories, childrenwill often ask to hear them over and over again.Many psychologists believe that what fairy tales do, in addition to (35) ________ children'simagination, is to show that there are problems in the world and they can be overcome. Just like adults, children have fears and worries: theirs are of things such as abandonment, loss, injuries, witches. Fairy tales present real problems in a fantasy form (36) ________ children are able to understand. This, it is claimed, allow them to (37) ________ their fears and to realise, if ever in their unconscious mind, that no matter how difficult the circumstances, there are always ways of coping.(Adopted from “Richmond Practice Tests for Cambridge English: Advanced ”)
Câu 1: (33) 


A. Although                


B. Despite                   


C. Because                  


D. Therefore
Câu 2: (34) 


A. frightening              


B. frighteningly           


C. frighten                   


D. fright
Câu 3: (35) 


A. motivating              


B. stimulating              


C. speculating             


D. inciting
Câu 4: (36) 


A. where                     


B. why                        


C. that                                     


D. who
Câu 5: (37) 


A. confront                  


B. alter                         


C. nurture                    


D. suffer

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C.
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I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Câu 1: The boy with his classmates are very fond of taking part in this new game.


A. his 


B. are


C. of


D. in
Câu 2: I didn’t enjoy the food at the party last night because it tasted horribly.


A. didn’t 


B. food


C. because


D. horribly
Câu 3: He was having a wonderful idea when he was driving his car to work.


A. was having


B. when


C. was driving


D. to
Câu 4: It rained hard yesterday despite the weather bureau predicted fine weather.


A. rained


B. despite 


C. bureau 


D. fine 
Câu 5: Computers are often used to control, adjustment and correct difficult industrial operations.


A. used 


B. adjustment 


C. correct


D. industrial 

A.
B.
C.
D.

Choose the best answer.
Câu 1: Pollution is the most important problem that all environmentalists are concerned_____.


A. upon                       


B. off                          


C. about                      


D. on
Câu 2: He did not get any promotion in his study because of being absorbed ___ sport.


A. at                            


B. through                   


C. on


D. in
Câu 3: We needn’t always complain ____ pollution but we have to find out proper solutions _____ the problem.


A. on/ from  


B. about/ to   


C. at/ over 


D. of/ for
Câu 4: Paul stopped ____ a test because he was very tired.


A. have                        


B. to have    


C. had                         


D. having
Câu 5: The fall in demand forced us ____ production. 


A. cut                          


B. to cut  


C. cutting                    


D. for cutting  
Câu 6: Eric appreciated ___ a birthday card from his mother.


A. get                          


B. to get


C. getting                    


D. got  
Câu 7: She spends ____ money on CDs.


A. too many of  


B. a few of   


C. many of  


D. a rather large amount of
Câu 8: We need ____ for the party.


A. three boxes of chocolate   


B. three box of chocolate


C. three boxes of chocolates


D. three box of chocolates          
Câu 9: Pour ____ over the chicken.                          


A. a little of the sauce     


B. a few of the sauce


C. many of the sauce 


D. little of the sauces
Câu 10: It would take him the rest of his life to _____ that loan.


A. drive in    


B. throw out  


C. pay off     


D. cut down      
Câu 11: He played the violin, and he ____ from all the other musicians.


A. put to     


B. came up    


C. stood out  


D. stopped back
Câu 12: Nina and Mary were in the kitchen, __ after dinner.


A. cleaning up    


B. setting off 


C. getting down  


D. going over
Câu 13: John ____ all day before he  ____ down to eat something.


A. had been working/ sat  


B. will have worked/ has sat


C. is working/ sits   


D. has worked/ will sit
Câu 14: She ____ a sort of breakdown some years ago, and since then she ____ a special treatment.


A. had/ had           


B. had/ has had       


C. was having/ has had


D. had/ had had
Câu 15: Although a lot of people ____ to alleviate the problems in Ethiopia, people ____ of starvation there every day.


A. had worked/ are dying   


B. will be working/ had died


C. are working/ will die     


D. have worked/ are still dying
Câu 16: Sami ____ lift that heavy table. He is too weak.


A. cannot                    


B. should                     


C. may                                    


D. might
Câu 17: If I had enough money, I ____ travel with my friends but now I ____.


A. could/ cannot   


B. will/ mustn’t 


C. should/ shall not


D. might/ may not
Câu 18: You failed in your final test. You ____ harder.


A. needn’t have studied 


B. may study


C. should have studied    


D. would study
Câu 19: Either you can talk to him, ____ I will.


A. or                            


B. and                         


C. but                          


D. if
Câu 20: ____ you can see, we’re still working.


A. Providing               


B. As                           


C. So as to      


D. So that
Câu 21: I do not know ____ people will support it or not.


A. as                            


B. whether                  


C. but                          


D. as if
Câu 22: ____ long has Ted been living here?


A. Which                     


B. What                       


C. How                       


D. When
Câu 23: ____? – It’s Peter’s.


A. Who is it  


B. What is this book


C. What is this          


D. Whose book is this
Câu 24: ____ is flight 677 supposed to arrive? – At three o’clock.


A. What time


B. For what   


C. How often        


D. What color
Câu 25: The tornadoes that tear through this county every spring ____ more than just a nuisance.


A. is                             


B. are                           


C. is thought to be 


D. is thinking to be
Câu 26: Everyone selected to serve on this jury ___ willing to give up a lot of time.


A. has to be     


B. have to be       


C. are                          


D. were
Câu 27: Not only John but also I ___ practicing English in the morning.


A. are used to 


B. is used to 


C. am used to 


D. were used to
Câu 28: It is only ____ far from here.


A.  a mile walk


B. a mile’s walk 


C. a walk’s mile      


D. a walk mile
Câu 29: This is ______.


A. New York tallest building


B. New York’s tallest building


C. tallest building’s New York


D. building New York
Câu 30: ____ has been postponed because of the heavy storm.


A. Tomorrow match      


B. Tomorrow of match


C. Tomorrow’s match   


D. Match’s tomorrow
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Task 2. Error Identification
Câu 1: Some people (A) are concerned that (B) burning garbage may (C) make harm (D) to the environment.


A. are concerned


B. burning 


C. make


D. to
Câu 2: Energy (A) conservation is any behavior (B) it results (C) in the use of (D) less energy. 


A. conservation 


B. it


C. in


D. less
Câu 3: (A) According to the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association, Canada (B) supplies 34% of the (C) world’s wood pulp and 49% of (D) it newsprint paper.


A. According 


B. supplies 


C. world’s 


D. it
Câu 4: The richest, 5 percent (A) of Americans, (B) earned approximately (C) 10 times (D) much as the poorest, 20 percent.


A. of


B. earned 


C. 10 times


D. much as
Câu 5: Mollusks, (A) recognizing by most people by their shells, (B) create some of (C) the most diverse and beautiful objects (D) on Earth.


A. recognizing 


B. create 


C. the most


D. on Earth
Câu 6: (A) The role of women in agriculture and in rural development is (B) increasing (C) recognized both at international (D) and national level.


A. The role


B. increasing 


C. recognized 


D. and
Câu 7: In the (A) early years of television, (B) educational (C) specialists believed that it (D) will be very useful in teaching and learning.


A. early 


B. educational 


C. specialists 


D. will be 
Câu 8: Knowledge about farming and tools (A) have made (B) our work (C) easier and (D) more productive.


A. have 


B. our


C. easier 


D. more productive
Câu 9: The California Gold Rush was (A) a period in American history (B) marked by great world – wide interest (C) concerning a gold (D) discover in Northern California.


A. a period 


B. marked 


C. concerning 


D. discover 
Câu 10: We can burn garbage in (A) special plants and use (B) its heat energy to make steam (C) to heat buildings or to generate (D) electric.  


A. special 


B. its 


C. to heat 


D. electric
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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 from 43 to 50.            The first impressions are rather menacing. Visitors must sign in and show identification before being allowed into the building. Such tight security gives one the feeling of entering a prison or some other dangerous place. But what a deceptive first impression! Manhattan Comprehensive Night High School may be the friendliest, most caring institution in all of New York City. A school of last resort for many of its students, it is their best chance to turn their lives around and make friends in the process. Manhattan Comp, as it is called, is the first full-time night high school in America.            High school is compulsory until the age of sixteen in America, but many students drop out, either before or after they reach sixteen, and before receiving their high school diplomas. Until now, night education programmes for dropouts only provided the basics and then award an equivalency certificate. But now, Manhattan Comp offers the total high school experience, complete with a ‘lunch’ break, physical education and clubs. The students receive an academic diploma, which they say is more helpful in getting a job than an equivalency certificate. More than sixty percent of Manhattan Comp’s students go on to the college.            Most of the school's 450 students have either been expelled from or dropped out of other high schools. Some have been in two or three schools before this one. What seems to make this school work for these hard-to-place students is the staff and, most importantly, the principal. All students call him Howard. As he walks through the building, he greets students by name, asks about their families or jobs and jokes with them about the lack of variety in the school cafeteria.            Most students at Manhattan Comp are between eighteen and twenty-two years old. You must be at least seventeen to enroll. The classes run from 5 to 11 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays, with all-day enrichment programmes on Sundays which explore topics like playwriting, art and video production. School terms are ten weeks long, which gives students the opportunity to take time off for family matters or jobs. Most students already have some academic credits from previous schools, so instead of the normal four years in high school, they spend between six months and two years at Manhattan Comp.(Adapted from “Oxford Exam Excellence” by Danuta Gryca et al.)
Câu 1: Which best serves as the title for the passage?


A. A Day in the Life of a Manhattan Comp Student


B. Manhattan Comp: One of a Kind


C. Night Schools: A Passing Fad


D. The Success Story of a Typical American School
Câu 2: The word “deceptive” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.


A. misleading                          


B. unwelcoming                      


C. subjective                           


D. lasting
Câu 3: What do Manhattan Comp students say about their academic diploma?


A. It demonstrates their superior academic competence.


B. It ensures their admission to well-known colleges.


C. It reflects a more thorough schooling experience.


D. It improves their chances of getting employed.
Câu 4: The phrase “expelled from” in paragraph 3 mostly means _______.


A. invited to attend      


B. asked to stay   


C. forced to leave  


D. qualified to graduate
Câu 5: The word “they” in paragraph 4 refers to _______.


A. schools                               


B. years                       


C. credits                     


D. students      
Câu 6: How long does it generally takes students to complete the education at Manhattan Comp? 


A. Two years and a half           


B. Four years


C. Ten weeks        


D. From six months to two years  
Câu 7: Which statement is NOT true, according to the passage?


A. Visitors to Manhattan Comp are required to go through certain security procedures.


B. The schooling experience at Manhattan Comp is likely to change the students’ lives for the better.


C. Many students at Manhattan Comp have never had any formal schooling before.


D. All of the students at Manhattan Comp are seventeen or above.
Câu 8: What can be inferred about Manhattan Comp from the passage?


A. It plays down the importance of extra-curricular activities.


B. It has recently been equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.


C. Its principal is well-liked among the students for his amiability.


D. Its students are required to work part-time while pursuing their studies there.
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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 from 30 to 34.            Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is in the south-east of the country. Edinburgh is situated on the coast, and the beautiful, green Pentland hills are not far from the city centre. Castle Rock stands in the centre of Edinburgh and is the best place for fantastic views of the city. With a population of almost half a million people, the city is an exciting mix of traditional and modern.            The first stop for most visitors to the city is the castle on Castle Rock. It is certainly worth a visit and the area nearby is full of shops that sell whisky and tartans to the tourists. Edinburgh’s most famous street, the Royal Mile, runs from the castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament. Along the street, you can see many interesting buildings and you can stop for a drink at a traditional, old Scottish pub.During your visit, you should certainly take time to see other parts of the city. Princess Street has lovely gardens, museums and shops. The New Town is a superb area for walking with its attractive 18th century houses, offices and churches. Finally, the Grassmarket is an old part of the city, which is full of cafés, bars and restaurants.Edinburgh’s night life is excellent. Clubs usually stay open until three in the morning. You can hear live music in pubs, choose from a number of first-class cinemas or go to a ‘ceilidh’ (a traditional Scottish dance).The best time to come to the city is in August. Thousands of people visit the Edinburgh Festival, the world’s biggest arts festival held every summer. With concerts, opera, theatre and art exhibitions, there is something for everyone. For winter visitors, Hogmanay (the Scottish New Year) is also an incredible experience that you will never forget.(Adapted from “Straightforward – Pre-intermediate” by Philip Kerr)
Câu 1: Which best serves as the title for the passage?


A. A Description of Scotland   


B. Famous Cities in Scotland


C. The Future of Edinburgh           


D. A Destination Guide to Edinburgh
Câu 2: The word “mix” in paragraph 1 is closest meaning to _____.


A. action                      


B. mood                      


C. combination            


D. mess                       
Câu 3: The word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to _____.


A. the area   


B. a visit     


C. the city    


D. the castle
Câu 4: According to paragraph 4, what is a ‘ceilidh’?


A. It is a kind of Scottish music.        


B. It is the name of a Scottish pub.


C. It is the first Scottish cinema.        


D. It is a traditional Scottish dance.
Câu 5: According to paragraph 5, what is NOT true about Edinburgh Festival?


A. It is a famous event.      


B. It offers arts performances.


C. It attracts thousands of visitors.         


D. It takes place in winter.                   

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 word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29.Effects of television on childhood literacy            Nowadays, television occupies a large portion of children’s time. From when they start in preschool, children spend more time watching television than participating in any other (33) ______ except sleeping. (34) _______, this is not necessarily a bad thing.            The results of some research suggest that there is considerable overlap between the comprehension processes activated while reading and the processes (35) _______ take place during a period of television viewing. If this is so, it may very well be the case that children who learn comprehension skills from television viewing before they are ready to read are (36) _______ with some very important tools when they later learn to read. It has been noted that children are frequently better at recalling televised stories they have watched compared to those they have simply heard. Due to the fact that it is a visual medium, television can present information more concretely than written and spoken text, making it an ideal medium in which to (37) _______ some of the skills and knowledge needed for later reading.(Adapted from “Complete Advanced” by Laura Mathews and Barbara Thomas)
Câu 1: (33) 


A. activities                    


B. actively                   


C. activate                   


D. active         
Câu 2: (34) 


A. Due to         


B. Because                  


C. However                


D. For example          
Câu 3: (35) 


A. who                                    


B. where                      


C. that                                     


D. when
Câu 4: (36) 


A. covered                   


B. equipped                 


C. obsessed                 


D. occupied     
Câu 5: (37) 


A. cultivate                  


B. allocate                   


C. manipulate              


D. regulate

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Câu 1: “What have you done to my laptop, Jane?” asked Tom.


A. Tom asked Jane what she had done to his laptop.


B. Tom asked Jane what had she done to his laptop.


C. Tom asked Jane what has she done to his laptop.


D. Tom asked Jane what she has done to his laptop.
Câu 2: I’m certain that Joe attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.


A. Joe needn’t have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.


B. Joe mightn’t have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.


C. Joe must have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.


D. Joe could have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
Câu 3: Many teenagers like facebooking more than doing sport. 


A. Many teenagers like doing sport more than facebooking.


B. Many teenagers like doing sport as much as facebooking.


C. Many teenagers don’t like facebooking as much as doing sport.


D. Many teenagers don’t like doing sport as much as facebooking.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlines part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Câu 1: Jack cycles usually to work to avoid traffic jams at rush hour.


A. cycles usually


B. avoid 


C. jams 


D. rush hour
Câu 2: With his important contribution, Albert Einstein considered one of the greatest physicists of all time.


A. With 


B. important 


C. considered 


D. greatest 
Câu 3: Our grandfather, who had an excellent memory when young, has become very forgettable in recent due to his old age.


A. excellent 


B. when young


C. forgettable 


D. old age

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 other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 1:


A. terrific                     


B. beautiful                  


C. general                    


D. chemical    
Câu 2:


A. provide                               


B. listen                       


C. repeat                      


D. collect

A.
B.
C.
D.