Task 5. Read the following passages and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 21 to 25.Seeking a new life and hoping a significant (21)______in their standard of  living, foreign workers began flocking into Western Europe during the 1950s. In Britain, some of the first immigrants arriving from the West Indies and the Indian subcontinent were welcomed by brass bands, but the dream of a new life soon (22) ______sour for many. Attracted by the promise to earn good money and learn new skills, the reality they found was often one of low wages and, in many case, unemployment. Some did not adapt (23) _     _    to life in a country of cold weather and discrimination. The (24) _____of West Indian immigrants moved into  the inner cities, areas that were already fraught with social tensions caused by poverty and poor housing. There were cases of open hostility towards the newcomers; riots (25)_______out  in  Notting Hill, West London in 1958, when gangs of white youths began taunting immigrants. Yet despite the numerous difficulties they encountered, many foreign workers did manage to adjust to their new conditions, settling in their new adopted country and prospering. Their contribution had the effect of not only speeding up the pace of economic change in the postwar period, but also transforming Western Europe into a multiracial society.
Câu 1: (21)


A. change                    


B. switch                     


C. modification           


D. variation
Câu 2: (22) 


A. converted                


B. turned                     


C. transformed            


D. changed
Câu 3: (23) 


A. closely                    


B. easily                      


C. greatly                    


D. normally
Câu 4: (24) 


A. number                   


B. amount                    


C. majority                  


D. major
Câu 5: (25) 


A. carried                    


B. came                       


C. broke                      


D. started

A.
B.
C.
D.

Task 4. Read the following passages and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 16 to 20.Isolated from the mainland, the Con Dao islands are one of Vietnam’s star (16)        ____. Long preserve of political prisoners and undesirables, they now turn heads thanks to their striking natural beauty. Con Son, the (17) _____of this chain of 15 islands and islets, is ringed with lovely beaches, coral reefs and scenic bays, and remains partially covered (18)______ tropical forests. In addition  to hiking, diving and exploring deserted coastal roads, there are excellent wildlife–watching opportunities, such as the black giant squirrel and endemic bow–fingered gecko. (19)     ___it seems an island paradise, Con Son was once hell on earth for the thousands of prisoners who languished in a dozen jails during French rule and the American–backed regime. Many Vietnamese visitors are former  soldiers (20)         ___were imprisoned on the island. Until   recently, few foreigners visited Con Dao, but with the commencement of low–cost boat connections this looks sure to change.
Câu 1: (16) 


A. attractive                 


B. attract                      


C. attractions               


D. attractiveness
Câu 2: (17) 


A. largest                     


B. larger                      


C. most large  


D. large
Câu 3: (18) 


A. of                                        


B. to                            


C. for                           


D. in
Câu 4: (19)


A. Even                       


B. However                 


C. Therefore                


D. Although
Câu 5: (20) 


A. which                     


B. who                        


C. what                       


D. they

A.
B.
C.
D.

Task 6. Read the following passages and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 26 to 30.Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But the pollution (26) _____is as complicated as it is serious. It is complicated because much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. (27)______, exhaust from automobiles causes a large percentage of air pollution.  But the automobile provides transportation for millions of people. Factories discharge much of the material that pollutes the air and water but factories give (28)            to a large number of people.  Thus, to end or greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to (29)_____  using many things that benefit them. Most of the people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution can be gradually reduced in several ways. Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the amount of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and enforce laws (30) _____require businesses and traffic to stop, or to cut down on certain polluting activities.
Câu 1: (26) 


A. work                       


B. event                       


C. accident                  


D. problem
Câu 2: (27) 


A. However                


B. As a result    


C. For example      


D. Therefore
Câu 3: (28)


A. employed                


B. unemployment        


C. unemployed            


D. employment
Câu 4: (29) 


A. continue                  


B. enjoy                      


C. stop                         


D. start
Câu 5: (30) 


A. who                        


B. whom                     


C. that                         


D. whose

A.
B.
C.
D.

Task 5. Read the following passages and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 21 to 25.Thanks to our modern lifestyle, with more and more time spent sitting down in front of computers than ever before, the (21) ____ of overweight people is at a new high. As people frantically search  for a solution to this problem, they often try some of popular fad diet being offered. Many people see fad diet (22) __                harmless ways of losing weight, and they are grateful to have them. Unfortunately,  not only do fad diet usually do the trick but also they can actually be dangerous for your health. Although permanent weight loss is the goal, few are able to achieve it. Experts estimate that 95 percent of dieters return to starting weight, or even (23)          ___weight. While reckless use of fad diets can bring some initial results, long-term results are very rare. Nonetheless, people who are fed up with the difficulties of changing their eating habits often turn to fad diets. (24)          __being moderate, fad diets involve extreme dietary changes. They advise eating only one type of food, or they prohibit other types of foods entirely. This results in a situation (25)   ___ a person’s body doesn’t get all the vitamins and other things that it needs to stay healthy.
Câu 1: (21) 


A. number                   


B. range                       


C. sum                         


D. amount
Câu 2: (22) 


A. as                         


B. like                          


C. through                  


D. by
Câu 3: (23) 


A. lose                         


B. gain                         


C. reduce                     


D. put
Câu 4: (24)


A. In spite of    


B. Rather than      


C. In addition to   


D. More
Câu 5: (25) 


A. what                       


B. where                      


C. which                     


D. why

A.
B.
C.
D.

Task 2. Read the following passages and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 6 to 10.THE LIFE OF COUNTRY VETDon Strange, who works as a vet in northern England, leads a busy life. As well as having to treat pets which are unwell, he often visits farms where problems of (6)    __kinds await him. He has lost (7) _____of the number of times he has been called out at midnight to give advice to a farmer with sick sheep or cows. Recently, a television company chose Don as the subject of a documentary program it was making about the life of a country vet. The program showed the difficult situations Don faces every day such as helping a cow to give birth or winning the trust of an aggressive dog (8)______needs an injection. Not all of Don’s patients are domestic animals, (9) __             , and in the program people saw him helping an owl which had a damaged wing. It also showed Don holding a meeting with villagers concerned about the damage a new road might do to their (10)______ environment.
Câu 1: (6) 


A. various                    


B. variety                     


C. variation                 


D. varied
Câu 2: (7) 


A. count                      


B. score                       


C. memory                  


D. patience
Câu 3: (8) 


A. whose                     


B. which


C. of which 


D. who
Câu 4: (9) 


A. yet                          


B. however                  


C. although                 


D. therefore
Câu 5: (10) 


A. nearby                    


B. area                         


C. local                        


D. close

A.
B.
C.
D.

Task 6. Read the following passages and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 26 to 30.The invention of the mobile phone has undoubtedly revolutionized the way people communicate and influenced every aspect of our lives. The issue is whether this technological innovation has (26)______ more harm than good. In order to answer the question, we must first turn to the types of consumers. Presumably, most parents (27) ______ are always worrying about their children’s safety buy mobile phones for them to track their whereabouts. We can also assume that most teenagers want mobile phones to avoid missing out on social contact. In this context, the advantages are clear.(28) ________, we cannot deny the fact that text messages have been used by bullies to intimidate fellow students. There is also (29) ________ evidence that texting has affected literacy skills. The widespread use of mobile phone has, out of question, affected adult consumers too. What employee, on the way home from work, would be reluctant to answer a call from their boss? Apparently, only 18% of us, according to a survey, are willing to switch off our mobile phones once we've left the office. Admittedly, mobile phones can be intrusive but there are obvious benefits to possessing one. Personally speaking, they are invaluable when it comes to making social or business arrangements at short (30) _______. They also provide their owners with a sense of security in emergency situations.
Câu 1: (26) 


A. done                       


B. played                     


C. made                       


D. brought
Câu 2: (27) 


A. which                     


B. whom                     


C. who                        


D. what
Câu 3: (28) 


A. Moreover                


B. However                 


C. Therefore                


D. So that
Câu 4: (29) 


A. indisputable                        


B. arguable                  


C. doubtless                


D. unhesitating
Câu 5: (30) 


A. time                        


B. warning                  


C. term                        


D. notice

A.
B.
C.
D.

Task 5. Read the following passages and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 21 to 25.When summer comes and the sun appears, it’s good to have a hat. Many people have traditionally (21)________ for the panama hat. Stylish, light and cool on the head, these palm leaf hats are (22)       enough to roll up and put in a pocket or bag. Nowadays panamas can be found in fashionable shops all over the world, sometimes at exorbitant price. However, the hat itself originated in rather humble surroundings in the jungles of South America. In a long tradition (23)    ___was handed down from generation to generation, the palm leaves are gathered by the men and the hats are woven by the women. It can take up to 12 palm leaves to make a top quality hat. Each leaf is split up to 25 times to obtain a  straw that is fine enough to be woven into a hat. The women’s job is dictated by the weather and   visibility: there must be enough light for them to see the fine straw, but the air must be moist enough for it to (24)            _flexible. This means that the women can usually only work in the early morning. (25)        ___panama hats are expensive, back in the villages the craftsmen and women are struggling to keep the tradition alive and often receive only a fraction of the price you pay in the shops.
Câu 1: (21) 


A. tried                        


B. sought                     


C. asked                      


D. gone
Câu 2: (22) 


A. flexible                   


B. flexibly                   


C. inflexibility            


D. flexibility
Câu 3: (23) 


A. when                      


B. who                        


C. that                         


D. which
Câu 4: (24)


A. remain                    


B. continue                  


C. persist                     


D. endure
Câu 5: (25) 


A. But                         


B. Still                         


C. Even                       


D. Although

A.
B.
C.
D.

Task 1. Read the following passages and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 1 to 5.People of different countries have quite different life styles. We American are wasteful people, (1)______ saving. Our grandfathers began this pattern, for nature’s resources seemed so plentiful that no one ever imagined a shortage. Within a few years of the first Virginia settlement, for example, pioneers burned down their houses when they were ready to move to west. They only wanted to have the nails for (2)_____ use. No one ever gave a thought to the priceless hardwoods that went up in smoke. We the people in the United States destroy many things that other peoples save. I (3)        __this when I was living in Britain. I received a letter from one of England’s largest banks. It was enclosed in a used envelop that had been readdressed to me. Such a practice would   be (4) __      in the United States. American banks, (5)                  the smallest, always use expensive stationery with the names of all twenty-eight vice-presidents listed on one side of the page.
Câu 1: (1) 


A. accustomed to


B. dislike                     


C. enjoy                      


D. not used to
Câu 2: (2) 


A. urgent                     


B. practical                  


C. various                    


D. future
Câu 3: (3)


A. noticed                    


B. notified                   


C. remembered            


D. reminded
Câu 4: (4)


A. common                 


B. aggressive               


C. unthinkable             


D. inadequate
Câu 5: (5)


A. excluding                


B. however                  


C. even                        


D. usually

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Câu 1: Janet: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?” - Susan: “______”


A. I don’t agree. I’m afraid.    


B. You are welcome.


C. That would be great.    


D. I feel very bored.
Câu 2: Laura: “What a lovely house you have!” - Maria: “______”


A. Of course not, it’s not costly.      


B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in.


C. I think so.      


D. No problem.
Câu 3: - “Mum, I’ve got 600 on the TOEFL test.” - “_____”


A. Good way!      


B. You are right.    


C. Oh, hard luck!  


D. Good job!
Câu 4: John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?” - Laura: “_____”


A. Of course not. You bet!          


B. Well, that’s very surprising.


C. There’s no doubt about it.                     


D. Yes, it’s an absurd idea.
Câu 5: Lora: “Your new blouse looks gorgeous, Helen!”  - Helen: “______”


A. Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s.        


B. It’s up to you.


C. I’d rather not.         


D. You can say that again.
Câu 6: - “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.” - “______”


A. You’re welcome.  


B. Good idea, thanks.    


C. Thanks, I will.        


D. It’s my pleasure.
Câu 7: - “ How do you like your steak done?” - “_____”


A. I don’t like it much.


B. Very little.    


C. Well done.          


D. Very much.
Câu 8: Margaret: “Could you open the window, please?” - Henry: “_______”


A. Yes, I can.      


B. I am, of course.  


C. I feel sorry.     


D. Yes, with pleasure.
Câu 9: Mr. Black: “I’d like to try on these shoes, please.” - Salesgirl: “_____”


A. Why not?      


B. By all means, sir.      


C. That’s right, sir.


D. I’d love to.
Câu 10: Ben: “______” - Jane: “Never mind.”


A. Sorry for staining your carpet. Let me have it cleaned.


B. Would you mind going to dinner next Sunday?


C. Thank you for being honest with me.


D. Congratulations! How wonderful!
Câu 11: Bill: “Can I get you another drink?” - Jerry: “______”


A. No, it isn’t.     


B. Not just now.        


C. No, I’ll think it’s over.


D. Forget it.
Câu 12: Liz: “Thanks for the nice gift you brought to us!” - Jennifer: “_____”


A. Not at all. Don’t mention it.      


B. All right. Do you know how much it cost?


C. Welcome! It’s very nice for you.    


D. Actually speaking, I myself don’t like it.
Câu 13: “Our friends are coming. _____,Mike?” - Mike: “I’m sorry, but I can’t do it now.”


A. Shall you make some coffee, please       


B. Would you mind making some coffee


C. Why don’t we cook some coffee    


D. Shall I make you like some coffee
Câu 14: Harry: “Are you ready, Kate? There’s not much time left.” - Kate: “ Yes, just a minute.______”


A. No longer.    


B. I’m coming.           


C. I’d be ok.            


D. I won’t finish.
Câu 15: Sue: “ Can you help me with my essay?” - Robert: “______”


A. I think that, too.   


B. Yes, I’m afraid not. 


C. Not completely.  


D. Why not?
Câu 16: Alfonso: “I had a really good time. Thanks for the lovely evening.” - Maria: “______”


A. Yes, it’s really good.             


B. No, it’s very kind of you.


C. I’m glad you enjoyed it.            


D. Oh, that’s right.
Câu 17: Lora: “Do you mind if I turn on the fan?” - Maria: “_______”


A. Not for me.        


B. Not at all.                


C. Never mind.     


D. Not enough.
Câu 18: Tom: “Can I have another cup of tea?” - Christy: “_____”


A. Be yourself.      


B. Do it yourself.    


C. Help yourself.       


D. Allow yourself.
Câu 19: Ann: “Do you need any help?” - Kate: “_____”


A. No, thanks, I can manage.            


B. I haven’t got a clue.


C. That’s all for now.         


D. That’s fine by me.
Câu 20: Mary: “I will never go mountaineering again.” - Linda: “Me _________.”


A. so


B. too


C. either


D. neither
Câu 21: Mary: “ Thanks a lot for your help.” - John: “ ______.”


A. My happiness 


B. My excitement         


C. My delight      


D. My pleasure
Câu 22: Tom: “ When are we leaving for the concert?” - Kyle: “______”


A. No problem.  


B. Certainly.         


C. That’s right.   


D. Straight away.
Câu 23: Thanh: “Lan’s the best singer in our school.” - Nadia: “ ______”


A. Yes, tell me about it!                    


B. That’s ok!


C. I can’t agree with you more!          


D. Yes, please.
Câu 24: Mai: “Do you want another serving of chicken soup?” - Scott: “______.”


A. No way    


B. No comment        


C. No, thanks     


D. No longer
Câu 25: Tom: “_____” - Mike: “ I won’t say no!”


A. How are things with you, Mike?


B. What about playing badminton this afternoon?


C. Mike, do you know where the scissors are?


D. What’s your favorite, tea or coffee?
Câu 26: Stephanie: “Oh, no! I left my book at home! Can I share yours?” - Scott: “______”


A. No, thanks.    


B. No, not at all!        


C. Yes, I do too.       


D. Yes, sure!
Câu 27: John: “ I’ve passed my final exam.” - Tom: “______”


A. Good luck.    


B. It’s nice of you to say so. 


C. That’s a good idea. 


D. Congratulations!
Câu 28: John: “ How often do you go to school?” - Marie: “_______”


A. I go there early.   


B. Every day except Sunday. 


C. I do not think so. 


D. I go there by bus.
Câu 29: Ann: “What do you usually do on Sunday?” - Mary: “______”


A. I used to drive to work.         


B. I’d be sleeping all day.


C. I’m not doing anything.      


D. I usually sleep until noon.
Câu 30: - “_____” - “By bus.”
 


A. What do you go to school?  


B. Do you go to school by bus?


C. Who are you taken to school by?   


D. How do you come to school?
024.7300.7989
1800.6947

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 from 38 to 42.Dubai is the second largest of the emirates which make up the United Arab Emirates. In the 1950s, it was a tiny coastal village. Now it is a huge modern city with a population of over 700,000. It offers an excellent modern lifestyle and is known around the world as a top tourist destination.Dubai has something for everyone. Holidaymakers can enjoy a relaxing break, and people looking for adventure can find something new and exciting. The excellent hotels and facilities make it a popular place for business conferences and exhibitions.Dubai offers many unusual holiday experiences. Visitors can go a desert safari or drive in the sand dunes in a four-wheel drive, watch camel racing or learn how to hunt with falcons. They can also try sand skiing. More relaxing is a cruise in a wooden dhow in the Gulf or a visit to the old city markets.There are many opportunities to take photographs. The traditional architecture is amazing, and there are many magnificent palaces and mosques. Visitors can visit a Bedouin village and see camels and herds of goats.There are beautiful desert oases and the best sunsets in the world.It is said that Dubai is the shopper’s paradise. Many people come to Dubai for the shopping. Visitor enjoy everything from modern malls to traditional markets. Low customs duties mean that many products are less expensive than products bought in other countries. While Dubai’s official language is Arabic, many shopkeepers speak English. Bur Juman Centra and Al Ghurair Centre are places that every shopper should try.(Adopted from “IELTS Target 5.0” by Chris Gough)
Câu 1: Which best serves as the title for the passage?


A. Dubai: Things to Do for Everyone      


B. Dubai: Things to Avoid


C. Dubai: Present and Future       


D. Dubai: An Ancient City in the Desert
Câu 2: The word “offers” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to                   .


A. exchanges               


B. receives                   


C. attends                    


D. provides
Câu 3: According to paragraph 2, why is Dubai a popular place for business conferences and exhibitions?


A. Because it provides new business opportunities.  


B. Because it offers new and exciting holidays.


C. Because it has excellent hotels and facilities.  


D. Because it has world-famous artists.
Câu 4: The word “They” in paragraph 3 refers to                     .


A. holiday experiences      


B. falcons                    


C. visitors                    


D. sand dunes
Câu 5: According to paragraph 5, what is NOT true about shopping in Dubai?


A. Many products are cheaper than in other countries.


B. Bur Juman and Al Ghurair are popular shopping centres.


C. Most shopkeepers can’t speak English.


D. Visitors can shop in both modern malls and traditional markets.

A.
B.
C.
D.