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 is coming _______ a cold after a night out in the rain.


A. down with 


B. across with  


C. up with   


D. away from
Câu 2: New machinery has enhanced the company’s productivity and _______.


A. competition      


B. competitiveness


C. competitive   


D. competitor
Câu 3: In a formal interview, it is essential that the interviewee _______ good eye contact with the interviewers.


A. maintain       


B. is maintained    


C. must maintain


D. maintains
Câu 4: The bad weather caused serious damage to the crop. If only it _______ warmer.


A. had been     


B. has been 


C. were 


D. was
Câu 5: The recent heavy rains have helped to ease the water _______.


A. poverty      


B. shortage  


C. plenty      


D. abundance
Câu 6: As a(n) _______ girl, she found it difficult to socialize with other students in the class.


A. industrious


B. dynamic  


C. reserved      


D. ashamed
Câu 7: It is interesting to take _______ a new hobby such as collecting stamps or going fishing.


A. over     


B. up 


C.  in   


D. on
Câu 8: After the car crash last night, all the injuried _______ to the hospital in an ambulance.


A. were rushing


B. was rushing    


C. was rushed    


D. were rushed
Câu 9: Working as a volunteer gives her a chance to develop her interpersonal skills, promote friendship, and _______ her own talent.


A. discovering  


B. discover   


C. discovered


D. to discover
Câu 10: Scientists have _______ a lot of research into renewable energy sources.


A. carried      


B. done     


C. solved  


D. made
Câu 11: Before going to bed, he wanted some tea but there was _______ left.


A. a few      


B. no 


C. nothing  


D. any
Câu 12: When Peter was a child, there _______ a cinema near his house.


A. used to be


B. used to have been


C. used to have 


D. used to be being
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D in your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Câu 1: Our teacher encourages us using a dictionary whenever we are unsure of the meaning of a word.


A. of


B. using


C. meaning of the word 


D. whenever
Câu 2: The number of students attending universities to study economics have increased steadily in the last few years.


A. economics


B. of students  


C. have


D. attending
Câu 3: I am not fond of reading fiction books as they are imaginable ones which are not real.


A. imaginable


B. as


C. fond of    


D. are

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Câu 1: Mr. George is a famous author. Mr. George is also an influential speaker.


A. Mr. George is neither a famous author nor an influential speaker.


B. Mr. George likes writing famous books and making speechers.


C. Mr. George is a famous author, and he is also an influential speaker.


D. Mr. George wrires famous books, but he doesn’t know much about speeches.
Câu 2: I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money.


A. Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.


B. Inspite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.


C. Despite I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.


D. Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.

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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. disappointed         


B. interviewed


C. recorded  


D. graduated
Câu 2:


A. technology      


B. chores   


C. exchange    


D. choice

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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.The Rise of RobotsAs kids, our grandparents frequently scared us by talking about how difficult life was when they were growing up. They mentioned walking miles to school in the snow, or doing hours of manual labour for little pay. Life has changed greatly since then, and it seems to get easier year by year. In fact, with the help of robots we soon might have to do much at all. But is this a good thing?By 2030, it’s estimated that robotics will be a $10 billion business worldwide. Companies are already starting to integrate them into the workforce. The electronics manufacturer Foxconn is drawing up plans to launch a factory within the next 10 years that’s completely staffed by robot workers. Meanwhile, an American company Briggo has invented a robot that serves gourmet-quality coffee to customers. With the push of a button it will crush coffee beans, measure exact quantities of water, and even wave a steam wand to ensure customers get the perfect cream on top. Unlike human baristas, it can serve multiple drinks at once and work all day and night without a break.Robots are also invading our homes. The Rooma is a mini-robot that vacuums rooms automatically according to a schedule. The Robomow is a device that will cut the grass for you while you sit in the shade. Then there’s the Nanda clocky, an alarm clock that makes sure that even the deepest sleepers get up on time. The clock is attached to a pair of wheels, and it will randomly move around the room. Once you finally catch it, you’re probably too awake to hit the snooze button. Although these early home robots are somewhat basic, they will likely become more capable as times goes on.Although robots certainly help us to eliminate tedious tasks, many people are concerned about a future filled with robots. Some fear that humanity will start to decline if machines do everything for us. Others have even warned about the robot rebellion, in which robots become so smart that they may decide to turn on their masters. These ideas may seem a bit far-fetched, but there are certainly lots of questions that need to be answered before everyone opens up to the idea of a robotic future.
Câu 1: How is Briggo’s invention superior to human workers?


A. It is more knowledgeable about coffee-making.


B. It is better at conversation.


C. It never has to stop.


D. It can operate machinery.
Câu 2: What would happen if you pressed the snooze button?


A. You would have to wake up immediately  


B. The alarm clock would turn off forever


C. The alarm would stop, but go off again soon


D. Nothing would happen at all
Câu 3: Which of the following is NOT true about the concerns over roboties?


A. It takes some time for people to accept robots.


B. Robots may do some harm to humans


C. The idea of robotics may seem far-fetched.


D. Robots may be dominant at the workplace.
Câu 4: The word “tedious” in the last paragraph mostly means                        


A. boring    


B. difficult   


C. intelligent  


D. expensive
Câu 5: What is the last paragraph mainly about?


A. Some reasons why people don’t accept robots yet.


B. A very amusing science-fiction story about robots.


C. How people in local communities are supporting robots.


D. A few of the lastest robots on the market today.
Câu 6: According to the first paragraph, how is the life changed since our parents time?


A. The education system has got much worse


B. Things aren’t as hard as they once were


C. Children have to walk longer distance to school


D. It hasn’t changed much at all
Câu 7: All of the following are true about robots EXCEPT that                       


A. they can work all day and night without break


B. they have greater capabilities


C. they can draw up plans to launch a story


D. they can do boring tasks for human
Câu 8: We can infer from the passage that                   


A. present domestic robots can work without any programs


B. the communication will decline with the use of robots


C. a robot rebellion can happen daily


D. robotics will have been a major business by 2030
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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.THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MUSICThink for a moment about the last music album you bought. Most likely, you’ll think of the singer or band that made you want to buy the album. You might even know the name of the guitar player or the drummer. Those talented performers, however, are only some of the people in the music industry work behind the scenes, but the roles they play in the musical progress are very important.Songwriters: Songs begin with the songwriter. Some songwriters work alone, but many work in teams that combine the talents of a lyricist, who writes the words to songs, and an instrumentalist, often a piano player or guitarist, who writes the music. Many of today’s pop stars work with songwriters. For example, some of Lady Gaga’s biggest hits were written by Nadir Khayat, also known “RedOne”. Some songwriting teams have become very famous, such as Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, who were responsible for many big 1980s pop hits.Arrangers: After a song has been written, music arrangers make it more appealing by deciding which instruments will be used, what tempo, or speed, the song will have, and whether the song should have a lower or higher pitch. A good arrangement can bring a song to life and make it a classic.Studio Musicians: Not every singer or instrumentalist can be a star, and many work in the background as studio musicians. These artists are not a part of any one musical group.Instead, they are hired for recording sessions that eventually become the albums you buy, as well as soundtracks for television shows, movies, and radio ads.Recording Engineers: Recording engineers also play a major role in creating the final sound that you hear. First, these engineers set up the recording studio, the room where the performers play, placing musicians and microphones in exactly the right places to get the best sound. Next, they use electronic equipment, such multi-track recorders, to capture the music. Finally, long after the musicians have gone home, recording engineers use a mixing board to balance the melodies and rhythms of each musician, and sometimes to incorporate special sound effects or additional tracks.Many people make a living with music. You may not recognize all of their names, but all of them work together to create the songs you love to listen to.
Câu 1: Which piece of equipment is used at the end of the recording process?


A. a multi-track recorder  


B. a guitar or piano


C. a mixing board   


D. a microphone
Câu 2: Which sentence is NOT true about studio musicians?


A. They work in the recording studio.


B. They earn money for each session that they do.


C. They are not as famous as the artists they play for.


D. They usually support or play for the same artist.
Câu 3: Which of the following do music arrangers probably NOT do?


A. decide the price of the CD     


B. decide how fast or slow a song will be


C. decide which instrument to use   


D. decide which pitch to use
Câu 4: The word “classic” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to                      


A. a traditional song


B. a famous song  


C. a lively song  


D. a modern song
Câu 5: Which statement would the author probably agree with?


A. Studio musicians would be more successful as members of one musical group.


B. It is important to buy albums made by performing artists who are not yet famous.


C. Having a famous person sing a song will usually make it successful.


D. People are often unaware of the amount of work that goes into creating music.
Câu 6: Why does the author mention Lady Gaga?


A. to give an example of a star who works with a songwriter.


B. to explain why she does not write her own songs.


C. to compare her with other talented songwriters.


D. to persuade readers to buy her music.
Câu 7: The article is mainly about                    


A. people who play a background role in creating music


B. pop stars who write the biggest hits


C. songwriting teams who combine their talents


D. instrumentalists who work as hired musicians

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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: My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.


A. be confident 


B. be optimistic 


C. be pessimistic 


D. be smart
Câu 2: Domestic chores will no longer be a burden thanks to the inventions of laborsaving devices.


A. Official        


B. Household  


C. Foreign  


D. Schooling

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentence in the following questions.
Câu 1: The coffee was very strong. He couldn’t drink it.


A. The coffee was so strong that he could drink it.


B. He couldn’t drink the strong coffee before.


C. The coffee was not weak enough for him to drink.


D. The coffee was too strong for him to drink.
Câu 2: I met the workers. Reporters interviewed them last week.


A. I met the workers because reporters interviewed them last week.


B. I met the workers who interviewed reporters last week.


C. I met the workers who were interviewed by reporters last week.


D. I met reporters who interviewed workers last week.

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B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable respone to complete each of the following exchanges.
Câu 1: Helen and Mary are talking about Mary’s result at school.
- Helen: “Your parents must be proud of your result at school!”
- Mary: “                             .”


A. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging


B. I’m glad you like it


C. Sorry to hear that   


D. Of course
Câu 2: Laura and David are talking about the benefits of swimming.
- Laura: “I think swimming helps us exercise all our muscles.”
- David: “                             .”


A. You can do it. Thanks anyway       


B. There is no doubt about it


C. Not at all.You can make it    


D. Yes, swimming does, too

A.
B.
C.
D.

Select the best option to complete the sentences
Câu 1: The train was delayed _______ bad weather.


A. despite                                        


B. although      


C. because of     


D.  because
Câu 2: Have you been to the restaurant _______ is just opened in town?


A. that


B. who


C. whom


D. what
Câu 3: She says it's Charlotte's fault, _______ is rubbish, and that she blames her.


A. which


B. that


C. whose


D. who
Câu 4: Cohen, _______ contract expires next week, is likely to move to play for a European club.


A. whose


B. that


C. which


D. whom
Câu 5: She lived in Rome for a couple of years, _______ she taught English.


A. who


B. why


C. where


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


A. despite                                               


B. although   


C. because of 


D.  because
Câu 7: The police asked me to explain _______ I hadn't reported the accident sooner.


A. which


B. why


C. that


D. when

A.
B.
C.
D.