Choose the word marked A, B, C, or D whose underlined part is pronounced differently.
Câu 1:


A. laughed             


B. started           


C. influenced           


D. pronounced
Câu 2:


A. social                


B. science                


C. sour                       


D. sure

A.
B.
C.
D.

Choose the option marked A, B, C, or D that best completes each of the following sentences.Telecommuting is some form of computer communication between employees’ homes and offices. For employees whose job involve sitting at a terminal or word processor entering data or typing reports, the location of the computer is of no consequence. If the machine can communicate over telephone lines, when the work is completed, employees can dial the office computer and transmit the material to their employers. A recent survey in USA Today estimates that there are approximately 8,7 million telecommuters. But although the numbers are rising annually, the trend does not appear to be as significant as predicted when Business Week published “The Portable Executive” as its cover story a few years ago. Why hasn’t telecommuting become more popular?Clearly, change simply takes time. But in addition, there has been active resistance on the part of many managers. These executives claim that supervising the telecommuters in a large work force scattered across the country would be too difficult, or, at least, systems for managing them are not yet developed, thereby complicating the manager’s responsibilities.It is also true that employees who are given the option of telecommuting are often reluctant to accept the opportunity. Most people feel that they need regular interaction with a group, and many are concerned that they will not have the same consideration for advancement if they are not more visible in the office setting. Some people feel that even when a space in their home is set aside as work area, they never really get away from the office.
Câu 1: The author mentions all of the following as concerns of telecommuting, EXCEPT________.


A. the lack of interaction with a group                    


B. the work place is in the home


C. the opportunities for advancement      


D. the different system of supervision
Câu 2: With which of the following topics is the passage primarily concerned?


A. An overview of telecommuting.           


B. The advantages of telecommuting.


C. The failure of telecommuting.           


D. A definition of telecommuting.
Câu 3: How many Americans are involved in telecommuting?


A. More than 8 million.                   


B. More than predicted in Business Week.


C. Fewer than estimated in USA Today.          


D. Fewer than last year.
Câu 4: The word “executives “in the paragraph refers to_________.


A. most people      


B. telecommuters     


C. employees            


D. managers
Câu 5: The phrase “of no consequence” in the first paragraph means_________.


A. unimportant                    


B. of no good            


C. irrelevant              


D. of no use

A.
B.
C.
D.

Choose the underlined part marked A, B, C, or D in each sentence that should be corrected.
Câu 1: The bus will be leaving on five minutes so you’d better hurry up.


A. so


B. on                 


C. better   


D. be leaving
Câu 2: My parents often take careful of me when I am ill.


A. ill                         


B. careful                  


C. parents              


D. when
Câu 3: She passed the board exam, who made her parents proud.


A. her                      


B. who                  


C. proud               


D. passed
Câu 4: Lack of properly physical exercise cause tiredness and poor health.


A. poor                      


B. properly                  


C. cause                      


D. exercise

A.
B.
C.
D.

Choose the word or phrase marked A, B, C, or D that best completes the sentence.
Câu 1: Nigel and I haven't met each other for years.


A. It was years since I met Nigel.             


B. It is years since I met Nigel.


C. I didn't meet Nigel years ago.      


D. It is years ago that I met Nigel.
Câu 2: There's no water left. I'm afraid.


A. I'm afraid we have run out of water.        


B. I'm afraid we are running out water.


C. Water is running out of, I am afraid.         


D. Only water is left, I am afraid.
Câu 3: You are supposed to dress yourself now.


A. It is supposed that you dress yourself.      


B. You must dress yourself now.


C. It is time you dressed yourself.                 


D. You are going to dress yourself.
Câu 4: His car has just been stolen.


A. He has his car stolen.                         


B. He has just had his car stolen.


C. He had had his car stolen.      


D. He has got someone steal his car.
Câu 5: Jane can swim further than I do.


A. I cannot swim as further as Jane.               


B. I can't swim further than Jane.


C. I can't swim as far as Jane.            


D. I can swim less far than Jane.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Select the SYNONYM of the following bold and underlined word in each sentence.
Câu 1: Peter is very thankful for all the help you have given him.


A. generous         


B. pleasant               


C. acceptable            


D. grateful
Câu 2: She is eighteen, so by law her father cannot prevent her marriage.


A. avoid                      


B. forestall              


C. defeat              


D. fail

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 30 to 34.Many scientists believe our love of sugar may actually be an addiction. When we eat or drink sugary foods, the sugar enters our blood and affects parts of our brain that make us feel good. Then the good feeling goes away, leaving us wanting more. All tasty foods do this, but sugar has a particularly strong effect. In this way, it is in fact an addictive drug, one that doctors recommend we all cut down on."It seems like every time I study an illness and trace a path to the first cause, I find my way back to sugar," says scientist Richard Johnson. One- third of adults worldwide have high blood pressure, and up to 347 million have diabetes. Why? "Sugar, we believe, is one of the culprits, if not the major culprit," says Johnson.Our bodies are designed to survive on very little sugar. Early humans often had very little food, so our bodies learned to be very efficient in storing sugar as fat. In this way, we had energy stored for when there was no food. But today, most people have more than enough. So the very thing that once saved us may now be killing us.So what is the solution? It's obvious that we need to eat less sugar. The trouble is, in today's world, it's extremely difficult to avoid. From breakfast cereals to after-dinner desserts, our foods are increasingly filled with it. Some manufacturers even use sugar to replace taste in foods that are advertised as low in fat.But there are those who are fighting back against sugar. Many schools are replacing sugary desserts with healthier options like fruit. Other schools are growing their own food in gardens, or building facilities like walking tracks so students and others in the community can exercise. The battle has not yet been lost.
Câu 1: What is this passage mainly about?


A. Our addiction to sugar 


B. Illnesses caused by sugar


C. Good sugar versus bad sugar 


D. Ways to avoid sugar
Câu 2: The word "culprit" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.


A. disease    


B. unknown thing    


C. sweet food  


D. cause of the problem
Câu 3: What does the phrase "the very thing" in paragraph 3 refer to?


A. the amount of sugar in our food 


B. having enough food to survive


C. our ability to store sugar as fat


D. early humans' lack of food
Câu 4: According to the passage, why is it so hard to avoid sugar?


A. We like candy too much.     


B. It gives us needed energy.


C. It's in so many foods and drinks.     


D. We get used to eating it at school.
Câu 5: Which of the following statements about sugar is NOT true?


A. Sugar makes us feel good.   


B. Our bodies store sugar as fat.


C. We need very little to survive.   


D. Only adults need to stop eating sugar.

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.Scuba diving is a sport in (25) ______ you swim underwater for extended (26) ________ using special equipment. The word Scuba is actually an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. Scuba diving is an excellent way to see some very beautiful sites: coral diving sites with their colorful sea life are the most famous but other scuba diving (27) ______ include shipwrecks and caverns.Scuba diving can also be a very relaxing sport and in many places it’s very beginner friendly. Many dive sites are (28) ______ (under the care of an instructor) after a short briefing and training dive. You can learn to dive far more quickly than you learn snow sports, for example. It’s also suitable for people with a number of physical disabilities. (29)_____you can use the breathing equipment and are able to successfully propel yourself underwater you may be able to dive.
Câu 1: (25) ______


A. which 


B. where 


C. that      


D. what
Câu 2: (26) ________


A. stages 


B. rounds  


C. periods   


D. terms
Câu 3: (27) ______


A. impressions     


B. amusements    


C. recreations


D. attractions
Câu 4: (28) ______


A. available


B. approaching


C. accessible


D. manageable
Câu 5: (29)_____


A. Because   


B. When  


C. As long as


D. Although

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: Alzheimer’s disease impairs a person’s ability to recall memories.


A. enhances   


B. affects  


C. destroys


D. diminishes
Câu 2: The US Congress office is adjacent to the Capitol building.


A. far from   


B. behind   


C. next to  


D. within

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: “Hello, I’d like to speak to Mr. Green, please.”
 “______     _____________________.” 


A. I’m afraid I don’t know.


B. I’m sorry. I’ll call again later.


C. Sorry. Can you take a message?    


D. Sure, I’ll put you through.
Câu 2: “Do you mind if I use your phone?” “____________”.


A. Not at all. Help yourself.   


B. No, thanks.


C. Sorry, I have no idea.   


D. Certainly, it’s true.

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. wanted     


B. developed    


C. needed 


D. included
Câu 2:


A. use 


B. umbrella 


C. under     


D. sun

A.
B.
C.
D.