Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Câu 1: Don’t be _______ by these slick – talking salesmen.


A. put aside 


B. taken in     


C. taken away  


D. put up
Câu 2: She was _______ out of 100 applicants for the position of managing director.


A. short-changed  


B. short-listed     


C. short-sighted 


D. short-handed
Câu 3: One way to let off ________ after a stressful day is to take some vigorous exercise.


A. steam                      


B. cloud                                  


C. tension                                


D. sweat
Câu 4: One third of _______ world’s population consumes two thirds of ______ world’s resources.


A. a / the   


B. the / (no article) 


C. the / the


D. the / a
Câu 5: I didn’t know you were asleep. Otherwise, I _______ so much noise when I came in.


A. didn’t make


B. wouldn’t have made


C. won’t make     


D. wouldn’t make
Câu 6: By the time I _______ this report, I will give you a ring.


A. typed                      


B. will type  


C. have typed  


D. will have typed
Câu 7: ________ the stories about people who reduced their carbon footprint, we started to change our daily consumption habits.


A. Being read 


B. Reading                              


C. Having read   


D. Having been read
Câu 8: In order to avoid boredom, the most important thing is to keep oneself ________.


A. occupation              


B. occupant                            


C. occupied                             


D. occupational
Câu 9: In Britain, most shops close at 6 p.m., ___ in other countries they often open in the evening too.


A. despite                     


B. moreover                            


C. whereas                              


D. nevertheless
Câu 10: No one should be exempt ________ prosecution if they have committed a crime.


A. of  


B. about                                  


C. against                                


D. from
Câu 11: Ms. Thompson is always willing to help, but she doesn’t want ______ at home unless there is an emergency.


A. to call       


B. to be called    


C. being called    


D. calling
Câu 12: He had to explain the lesson very clearly ________.


A. in order that his student to understand it          


B. so that his students could understand it


C. so as to his students understand it    


D. so that his students can understand it
Câu 13: In order to _______ their goals in college, students need to invest the maximum amount of time, money, and energy in their studies.


A. manage                   


B. establish                              


C. achieve                               


D. catch
Câu 14: It is difficult to assess the full _______ of the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, one of the most destructive storms of the U.S. has had in quite some time.


A. range                      


B. amount                               


C. extent                                 


D. quality
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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 emblem of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations was designed basing on rice – the most important crop for the Southeast Asian people.


A. banner                    


B. motto                                  


C. slogan                                 


D. logo
Câu 2: When the police arrived the thieves took flight leaving all the stolen things behind.


A. did away


B. climbed on  


C. ran away   


D. took away

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 10 to 14.            As a small-business owner, you can avoid many problems simply by improving communication in your office. By clarifying everyone's expectations and roles, you'll help to build greater trust and increased productivity among employees. Here are a few tips for doing so.            Practice active listening. The art of active listening includes (10)_______ close attention to what another person is saying, then paraphrasing (11)______ you've heard and repeating it back. Concentrate on the conversation at hand and avoid unwanted interruptions (cell phone calls, others walking into your office, etc.). Take note of how your own experience and values may color your perception.            Pay attention to non-verbal cues. We don't communicate with words alone. Every conversation comes with a host of non-verbal cues-facial expressions, body language, etc. - that may (12)_______ contradict what we're saying. (13)_______ addressing a staff member or leading a project conference, think carefully about your tone of voice, how you make eye contact, and what your body is "saying". Be consistent throughout.            Be clear and to the point. Don't cloud instructions or requests with irrelevant details, such as problems with past projects or issues with long-departed personnel. State what you need and what you expect. Ask, "Does anyone have any questions?" demonstrate that you prefer questions up-front as (14)_______ to misinterpretation later on.
Câu 1: (10)_______ 


A. showing         


B. using                       


C. paying                    


D. spending
Câu 2: (11)_______ 


A. what            


B. when                       


C. which                     


D. all
Câu 3: (12)_______ 


A. intentional           


B. unintentional          


C. intentionally           


D. unintentionally
Câu 4: (13)_______ 


A. While            


B. When                      


C. Before                    


D. After
Câu 5: (14)_______ 


A. led              


B. opposed                  


C. refrained                 


D. confessed

A.
B.
C.
D.

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 Complex of Hue Monuments was the first site in Viet Nam recognized as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO.


A. Monuments                        


B. was                         


C. the first    


D. recognized
Câu 2: For thousands of years, man has created sweet-smelling substances from wood, herbs, and flowers and using them for perfume or medicine.


A. man                                    


B. sweet-smelling 


C. using them 


D. or
Câu 3: Two billion dollars are not enough for the victims of the tsunami.


A. billion dollars          


B. are                           


C. enough for   


D. of the

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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. used     


B. planted                   


C. flooded                  


D. transmitted
Câu 2:


A. educate       


B. transfer                   


C. ancient                   


D. stranger

A.
B.
C.
D.

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


A. cancel     


B. fracture                   


C. pressure                  


D. respect
Câu 2:


A. emotional        


B. continuous              


C. mandatory              


D. adjustable

A.
B.
C.
D.

Read the 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 36 to 43. Pollution emitted in industrial areas represents a threat to human health and the surrounding natural resources. We have a tendency to believe that the production processes are the only source of environmental damage, and often forget about the possible long-term effects of harmful production practices. We may think that the closure of these huge industrial areas would improve the quality of the environment. Unfortunately, this ignores the threat of the remaining waste, which is abandoned and poorly stored. It represents an even bigger danger because it stands neglected as it degrades and leaks into the earth without any control at all.Changes in the water chemistry due to surface water contamination can affect all levels of an ecosystem. It can affect the health of lower food chain organisms and, consequently, the availability of food up through the food chain. It can damage the health of wetlands and damage their ability to support healthy ecosystems, control flooding, and filter pollutants from storm water runoff. The health of animals and humans are affected when they drink or bathe in contaminated water. In addition water-based organisms, like fish and shellfish, can pile up and concentrate contaminants in their bodies. When other animals or humans eat these organisms, they receive a much higher dose of contaminant than they would have if they had been directly exposed to the original contamination.Contaminated groundwater can badly affect animals, plants and humans if it is removed from the ground by manmade or natural processes. Depending on the study of rocks of the area, groundwater may rise to the surface through springs or seeps, flow sideways into nearby rivers, streams, or ponds, or sink deeper into the earth. In many parts of the world, groundwater is pumped out of the ground to be used for drinking, bathing, other household uses, agriculture, and industry.Contaminants in the soil can harm plants when they take up the contamination through their roots. Eating, breathing in, or touching contaminated soil, as well as eating plants or animals that have piled up soil contaminants can badly affect the health of humans and animals.Air pollution can cause breathing-related problems and other bad health effects as contaminants are absorbed from the lungs into other parts of the body. Certain air contaminants can also harm animals and humans when they contact the skin. Plants rely on breathing for their growth and can also be affected by exposure to contaminants moved in the air.(Adapted from http://www.grid.unep.ch/waste/download/waste)
Câu 1: The word “it” in the first paragraph refers to______.


A. a danger    


B. the remaining waste


C. the environment             


D. the threat of the remaining waste
Câu 2: Which of the followings has the opposite meaning to the word “absorbed” in the last paragraph?       


A. released                  


B. swallowed  


C. consumed   


D. piled up 
Câu 3: The word “dose” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.


A. body          


B. part 


C. amount       


D. organism                    
Câu 4: Which of the followings is NOT badly affected by contaminated groundwater?


A. Rocks                                


B. Plants                            


C. Human                     


D. Animals                  
Câu 5: According to the passage, which of the followings supports healthy ecosystems?


A. Animals                                                                        


B. Water-based organisms


C. Lower food chain organisms     


D. Wetlands
Câu 6: According to the passage, the industry is likely to be thought as _______.


A. the only source of pollution         


B. the utmost harmful activity


C. a danger to the environment                    


D. a threat to human health
Câu 7: What is the topic of the passage?


A. The quality of the environment  


B. Bad effects of industrial waste


C. Sources of environmental damage         


D. The pollution from the city
Câu 8: Which of the followings affect an ecosystem as the whole?


A. Groundwater contamination   


B. Air contamination


C. Soil contamination     


D. Surface water contamination
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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. failed    


B. performed               


C. delivered                


D. finished
Câu 2:


A. enough     


B. thousand                             


C. trouble                    


D. couple

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each of the pair of sentences in the following questions.
Câu 1: I did not prepare carefully for the final test. I got disappointed result.


A. If I had prepared carefully for the final test, I would have got disappointed result.


B. If I hadn’t prepared carefully for the final test, I would have got disappointed result.


C. If I had prepared carefully for the final test, I wouldn’t have got disappointed result.


D. If I didn’t prepare carefully for the final test, I would not get disappointed result.
Câu 2: The cowboy fell off his horse. He was wounded by an arrow.


A. The cowboy wounding by an arrow fell off his horse.


B. The cowboy fell off his house who wounded by an arrow.


C. The cowboy wounded by an arrow fell off his horse.


D. The cowboy who wounded by an arrow fell off his horse.

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B.
C.
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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: It was careless of you to leave the windows open last night.


A. You mustn’t have left the windows open last night.       


B. You needn’t have left the windows open last night.


C. You might have left the windows open last night.                   


D. You shouldn’t have left the windows open last night.
Câu 2: Many people are afraid of sharks, but they rarely attack people.


A. Rarely attacked by sharks, many people are, therefore, afraid of them.    


B. Although sharks rarely attack people, many people are afraid of them.


C. Many people are afraid of sharks because they are dangerous.                    


D. Sharks rarely attack people because many people are afraid of them.
Câu 3: “Why don’t you ask the Council for help?” my neighbor said.


A. My neighbor advised me to ask the Council for help.           


B. My neighbor told me not to ask the Council for help.                   


C. My neighbor recommended asking the Council for help.            


D. My neighbor wants to know why I don’t ask the Council for help.     

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B.
C.
D.