X. 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 43 to 47.As a child, Phong always dreamt of going abroad to study. (43)__________ he graduate his parents sent him over toNew Zealandto attend college. Phong was very happy that his dream finally came true. When he first arrived in the country, Phong's English was not very good and sometime he did not understand what other people said. He also had difficulties in class because he was not familiar with the new teaching and learning method. He felt (44) __________ in this new place, and missed all his buddies inViet Nam. The food there was so different to what his mum used to cook for him. And for the first time in his life, Phong had to think about his finances, and to plan his spending (45)_________ . However, Phong was young and enthusiastic. He learnt to (46) ___________ to this new environment. After two years, Phong is how very fluent in English and has achieved the top academic award at his school. He has a lot of friends from different countries. He is even good (47) _______ being able to earn money for his daily needs from his part- time job at a restaurant.
Câu 1: (43)


A. During


B. While


C. At


D. After
Câu 2: (44)


A. happy


B. desperate


C. lonely


D. interested
Câu 3: (45)


A. carefully 


B. careful


C. freely


D. carelessly
Câu 4: (46)


A. explore 


B. discover 


C. adapt


D. adjust
Câu 5: (47) 


A. on


B. at


C. of


D. off

A.
B.
C.
D.

VIII. Read the following text 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 40.        Bill Gates is the co-founder of Microsoft, the world's largest PC software company. He is among the richest people in the world. Bill Gates' interest in computers started when he was a teenager. After high school, he was accepted to several top colleges in the USA: Harvard, Yale, and Princeton. He chose to go to Harvard to study law. At Harvard, he focused more on his interest in computers than on coursework. He often relaxed by playing video games in Harvard's computer lab. He left Harvard before graduating because he wanted to open a software company with his friend Paul Allen. However, he later said, 'I don't think dropping out is a good idea. In 2007, he received an honorary degree from Harvard. He began his speech by saying this to his father in the audience. ‘I’ve been waiting more than 30 years to say this: Dad, I always told you I'd come back and get my degree.' Bill Gates is no longer working full time for Microsoft. He is now, with his wife, running The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation which aims to improve healthcare, reduce poverty, and promote education around the world.
Câu 1: What did Bill Gates receive from Harvard in 2007?


A. a company       


B. a bonus


C. an honorary degree          


D. a job
Câu 2: Why did he drop out of Harvard?


A. because he was ill       


B. because his father advised him to do so           


C. because he wanted to study at another university


D. because he wanted to start a software company
Câu 3: What is the purpose of The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation?


A. to improve healthcare, reduce poverty, and promote education


B. to enact law


C. to produce computer software


D. to do charity
Câu 4: What did he often do to relax while at Harvard?



A. playing video games                     


B. playing sports


C. reading books          


D. going to parties
Câu 5: When did he first develop his interest in computers?


A. when he was at nursery school               


B. when he went to university


C.  during his teenage years              


D. when he was an electrician

A.
B.
C.
D.

VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in the following questions from 31 to 32.
Câu 1: My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstances.


A. be smart


B. be pessimistic


C. be confident 


D. be optimistic
Câu 2: She doesn't like conventional dressing. She prefers something modern and shocking.
 


A. contemporary             


B. traditional                  


C. old


D. social

A.
B.
C.
D.

V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the following exchanges from 29 to 30.
Câu 1: Linda: "Thank you for the lovely present." Peter: “ ______ ."



A. Come on


B. I'm pleased you like it
 
    


C. Not at all


D. Go ahead
Câu 2: Susan shared with her friend about losing her purse.
Susan: "I have lost my purse".
Her friend: "______."


A. That's nothing    


B. Oh, be careful             


C. It's careless    


D. Oh, what a pity

A.
B.
C.
D.

II. 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 from 13 to 14.
Câu 1:


A. grade


B. crack


C. tasty


D. safe
Câu 2:


A. needed   


B. poured 


C. claimed 


D. pulled

A.
B.
C.
D.

I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underline part in the following questions from 11 to 12.
Câu 1: Smoking has been banned in public places in some countries.


A. limited


B. restricted


C. given way 


D. made illegal
Câu 2: My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy.


A. easily annoyed or irritated


B. talking too much


C. very happy and satisfied


D. feeling embarrassed

A.
B.
C.
D.

IX. Read the following passage carefully and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for each questions.                                     Television and KidsTelevision is very popular and even has some benefits for kids. It helps very young children learn the letters of the alphabet, and helps other kids learn about science, cultures, and world events.However, researchers show that too much TV is bad for children. For one thing, there is a link between watching more than four hours of TV a day and being overweight. For another thing, many TV shows are violent and upsetting. Watching these shows may cause kids to be more fearful. And of course, more time in front of the TV means less time to study. Too much TV may also be the cause of lower grades.Experts do not agree on the solution to these problems. Some say that kids should watch only educational programs; others say kids should watch no TV at all. And others suggest teaching them to watch TV as occasional entertainment, not as an everyday hobby.
Câu 1: What is the passage mainly about?




A. Benefits of kids' TV shows


B. Effects of television on kids


C. Why kids love TV


D. Why kids shouldn't watch TV       
Câu 2: According to the passage, watching a lot of TV may________.                 


A. cause weight problems in children


B. cause children to be more famous


C. cause children to get better grades


D. cause students to study more
Câu 3: The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to ________.


A. programs


B. experts


C. kids


D. problems
Câu 4: The word "occasional" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to_______.


A. very often


B. not very often


C. always


D. everyday
Câu 5: What can be inferred from the passage?       


A. TV is always bad for children.


B. TV is only good for entertainment.


C. Kids should watch only educational shows.


D. Television has some benefits along with problems.           

A.
B.
C.
D.

VII. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Câu 1: "They will build a new English center here," he said.



A. He said they would build a new English center here.


B. He said they build a new English center here.


C. He said they built a new English center here.


D. He said they would build a new English center there.
Câu 2: They also speak German at EU meetings.


A. German is also speak at EU meetings.


B. EU meetings is also spoken German.


C. EU meetings is also speaking German.


D. German is also spoken at EU meetings.

A.
B.
C.
D.

VI. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the following sentences. 
Câu 1: What was the name of the fashion designer _______?




A. who won the prize


B. the prize won who


C. which won the prize


D. won the prize who
Câu 2: What would you do if _____?



A. you see an alien


B. you saw an alien


C. an alien will be seen


D. an alien is seen

A.
B.
C.
D.

IV. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Câu 1: Our English teacher is pleasing that we are working very hard this term.
             A                          B                         C               D


A. English teacher


B. pleasing that


C. are working


D. very hard
Câu 2: The building which was destroyed in the earthquake have recently been rebuilt.
                      A              B                                        C                    D


A. which 


B. was destroyed 


C. have


D. been rebuilt
Câu 3: When I was a secondary school student, I had to learn lists of irregular verbs by mind.
                                   A                                    B            C                                        D


A. a secondary school student


B. learn


C. of


D. mind
Câu 4: I wish I can go boating in the river right now.
               A            B      C                D


A. can go


B. boating


C. in the
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Cấu trúc : S + wish + S + could + V-inf
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Đáp án A
V. Choose the 


D. right 

A.
B.
C.
D.