III. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D for each sentence.
Câu 1: When was New York ________? – In 1624.


A. founded


B. found


C. attracted


D. invented
Câu 2: New York Harbour, which is ice-free in all seasons, is one of the largest and finest in the world.


A. pretty


B. covered with ice   


C. not covered with ice     


D. cold
Câu 3: New York is a very unusual city.


A. beautiful


B. wonderful


C. excellent


D. special
Câu 4: That’s my friend _______ comes from Japan.


A. which


B. who


C. whom


D. where
Câu 5: She’s the woman _______ sister look after the baby for us.


A. who


B. which


C. that


D. whose
Câu 6: She walked home by herself, _______ she knew that it was dangerous.


A. despite


B. although


C. because of       


D. because
Câu 7: _______ repeated assurances that the product is safe, many people have stopped buying it.


A. Despite


B. Although


C. Because of     


D. Because
Câu 8: New York has ______ high buildings than London.


A. much


B. many


C. less


D. more
Câu 9: The local _______ information office provides a free map of the region.
 


A. tour


B. tourist


C. tourism


D. tour guide
Câu 10: Although the technology _______ in the UK, it has been developed in the US.


A. origin


B. original


C. originally


D. originated
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II. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group.
Câu 1:


A. theater


B. district


C. locate


D. famous
Câu 2:


A. southeastern


B. visitor


C. attractive


D. convenient
Câu 3:


A. population


B. competition


C. information


D. similarly
Câu 4:


A. metropolitan


B. popularity


C. pronunciation


D. international
Câu 5:


A. rename


B. problem


C. combine


D. connect

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Câu 1: Mike: “_______?” – Kathy: “He is brave, witty and very kind to other people.”


A. What’s Harry like     


B. What does Harry like


C. What does Harry look like    


D. How is Harry like
Câu 2: Mary is talking to her professor in his office.
Professor: “Congratulations on your award.” – Mary: “_______”


A. I do appriciate your supervision.      


B. I feel so sorry for you, professor.


C. I can’t agree more with yours.           


D. I like it that you understand.

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 3 to 7.If you are a comic book fan or just love free things, you are in luck because Saturday, May 6 is Free Comic Book Day. As the name indicates, it is the day when retailers across the globe will give out free comic books to anyone that walks into the store.Celebrated on the first Saturday of May, the annual event, which began in 2002, is the brainchild of retailer Joe Field. The owner of Flying Colours Comics & Other Cool Stuff was inspired by the success of similar events like Free Cone Day and suggested the idea to retailers, publishers, and distributors.He believed it would make people, both young and old visit their neighborhood store and revive interest in comic books. Over the past sixteen years, retailers have given away over 12 million comic books and the numbers are only growing.Not every comic book in the store is free. However, with 50 specially published titles to choose from, there is something to suit every taste. Even if none of the free offerings catch your fancy, a visit to the store might still be worth the effort. That's because vendors usually discount all comic books and other merchandise on this fun day.
Câu 1: What is the passage mainly about?


A. What you can do at a book fair    


B. How to get a comic book for free


C. The history of comic books                 


D. An annual event related to books
Câu 2: The word “brainchild” in paragraph 2 mostly means _______.


A. product


B. idea


C. offspring


D. opinion
Câu 3: The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.


A. the success of similar events            


B. Free Comic Book Day


C. Flying Colours Comics & Other Cool Stuff     


D. Free Cone Day
Câu 4: Saturday, May 6 mentioned in the passage is most likely in _______.


A. 2018


B. 2006


C. 2002


D. 2004
Câu 5: It can be inferred from the passage that _______.


A. the event is held once a month


B. you have to pay for some books at the store


C. you may got find something you like at the store


D. the number of comic books published is increasing

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.The philosopher Aristotle said, “In poverty and other misfortunes of life, true friends are a sure refuge. They keep the young out of mischief; they comfort and aid the old in their weakness, and they incite those in the prime of life to noble deeds. “Growing up”, my mother used to tell me “your friends are a reflection of you”. I did not quite understand this (25) ______ I started meeting individuals who kept, not so healthy friends in their lives and suddenly, as a young teenager, I learned to understand that the friends I keep in my life (26) ______ who I am and desire to be as a person and therefore I have learned to choose my friends wisely over the years. I do not care about the superficial (27) ______ such as looks, money, success or status but rather I emulate those (28) ______ bring laughter, joy, honesty and who can be there for me and also give me a firm kick in the butt when I need it. I always find it intriguing to meet friends of people I know because I can really get a sense of that person by the company they choose to (29) ________ in their life.(Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com)
Câu 1: (25)


A. until                                    


B. when                       


C. since                       


D. while
Câu 2: (26) 


A. reflection                


B. reflect                      


C. reflective                 


D. reflectively
Câu 3: (27)


A. elements                 


B. components            


C. attributes                 


D. ingredients
Câu 4: (28) 


A. who                                    


B. whom                     


C. which                     


D. where
Câu 5: (29) 


A. have                                    


B. create                      


C. make                       


D. keep

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 1: Though I persuaded my boss to solve a very serious problem in the new management system, he just made light of it.


A. completely ignored     


B. treated as important


C. disagreed with        


D. discovered by chance
Câu 2: The second summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended abruptly on Thursday, with a working lunch and a scheduled signing ceremony being called off.


A. unexpectedly          


B. gradually                 


C. suddenly                             


D. courteously

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: Tim is thinking of leaving his present job because his manager is always getting at him.


A. hitting                                 


B. disturbing                


C. defending               


D. criticizing
Câu 2: With the dawn of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth may be unique in the solar system was strengthened.



A. outcome                              


B. continuation            


C. beginning               


D. expansion

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: Two students are taking in a new class. - Student 1: “Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” - Student 2: “_______”


A. No, thanks.           


B. Yes, I am so glad.  


C. Sorry, the seat is taken.          


D. Yes, yes. You can sit here.
Câu 2: Lora is talking to Maria about her failure at applying for a job. - Lora: “__________” - Maria: “Never mind, better luck next time”


A. I have a lot on my mind.          


B. I’ve broken your precious vase.


C. I couldn’t keep my mind on work.            


D. I didn’t get the vacant position.

A.
B.
C.
D.

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: He didn’t know              or stay until the end of the festival.


A. if to go     


B. if that he should go


C. to go    


D. whether to go
Câu 2: The police are trying to determine the _______ of events that led up to the disappearance of the child.


A. series                      


B. ranges                     


C. courses                   


D. sequences
Câu 3: We are having a surprise party for Susan next Saturday, so don’t _______ the secret away by saying anything to her.


A. throw                      


B. give                         


C. put                          


D. pass
Câu 4: Her mother will                stay with them until she’s made a full recovery.


A. presumably             


B. literally


C. especially                


D. thoroughly
Câu 5: The President _______ a speech, but in the end he _______ his mind.


A. would deliver – had changed      


B. was going to deliver – changed


C. delivered – had changed         


D. was delivering – changed
Câu 6: He was pleased that things were going on _______.


A. satisfied                  


B. satisfactorily            


C. satisfying                


D. satisfactory
Câu 7: It is ______ practice to look at someone when they talk to you.


A. common                 


B. usual                       


C. normal                    


D. popular
Câu 8: It was an amazing victory as it was only the second time _______ in a marathon.


A. she had competed      


B. for her to compete


C. she competes          


D. of competing
Câu 9: Our firm is so successful because it is at the cutting _______ of computer technology.


A. fringe                      


B. limit                                    


C. verge                      


D. edge
Câu 10: “I think I can find the information on my own.” – “______ any help, just call me.”


A. Should you need        


B. Had you needed


C. Were you to need    


D. In case of you need
Câu 11: Susan will graduate in June _______ she submits her dissertation on time.


A. otherwise                


B. unless                                  


C. supposing               


D. provided
Câu 12: Originally, the first European colleges consisted of groups of individuals ______ joined their efforts to study sciences, medicine, and law.


A. who lived together and   


B. whose life together so


C. living together and    


D. so as to live together and
Câu 13: Our planned visit to ______ United Kingdom fell through because we were unable to get the visas.


A. a 


B. an                                        


C. the


D. no article
Câu 14: Her fiancé is said _______ from Harvard University five years ago.


A. to have graduated


B. to be graduated    


C. being graduated     


D. having graduated
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Câu 1:


A. oceanic                   


B. environment            


C. reality                     


D. psychologist
Câu 2:


A. protect                    


B. direct                       


C. access                     


D. assess

A.
B.
C.
D.