Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.            In 16th-century France, the start of the new year was observed on April 1st. It was celebrated much the same way it is today- with parties and dancing into the late hours of the night. Then in 1562, Pope Gregory introduced a new calendar to the Christian world, and the new year fell on January 18. Some people either didn't hear about the new calendar system or didn't believe the change had really been made. These people continued to celebrate New Year's Day on April 1st. They became the target of jokes. People played tricks on them and called them “April's fools." They sent them on a “fool's errand" or tried to make them believe that something false was true.            Today, some Americans continued the tradition by playing tricks on their friends on the first of April. One well-known trick or practical joke is to put salt in the sugar bowl. Something that college students do is to print false headlines in their college newspaper - such as "FREE BEER IN THE LIBRARY". Most April Fool's jokes are in good fun and not meant to harm anyone. The best April Fool's joke is one where everyone laughs, especially the person the joke is played on.
Câu 1: Who were the first “April's fools”?


A. people who didn't buy calendars


B. people who celebrated New Year's Day on the wrong day


C. Christians throughout the world


D. people who played tricks on others
Câu 2: It can be inferred from the passage that the purpose of an April Fool's trick is_______.


A. to remind people of changes in the calendar


B. to make someone believe something that isn't true


C. to make Pope Gregory laugh


D. to make New Year's Day more fun
Câu 3: Who played the first April Fool's tricks?


A. college students 


B. Pope Gregory 


C. non-Christians 


D. 16th-century French people
Câu 4: Which of the following would be a good April Fool's trick?


A. giving someone a piece of candy   


B. stealing someone's money


C. drinking beer in a library         


D. putting green food coloring in the milk
Câu 5: The newspaper headline is an example of an April Fool's joke because ________


A. there really is no beer in the library. 


B. students prefer to drink in bars.


C. beer could damage the books.      


D. college students don't usually read the newspaper.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Part 10: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Câu 1: Many people think that the new regulations will encourage people to use less energy.


A. It was thought that lower consumption of energy was stimulated by the new regulations.


B. The new regulations are thought to encourage lower consumption of energy.


C. Lower consumption of energy is thought to lead to the introduction of the new regulations.


D. It is thought that the new regulations will encourage people to consume more energy.
Câu 2: He last visited London three years ago.


A. He hasn't visited London for three years.  


B. He didn't visit London three years ago.


C. He has been in London for three years.    


D. He was in London for three years.
Câu 3: "We will not leave until we see the manager," said the customers.


A. The customers decided to leave because they did not see the manager.


B. The customers agreed to leave before they saw the manager.


C. The customers promised to leave before they saw the manager.


D. The customers refused to leave until they saw the manager.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Part 8: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.            Marriage is an ancient religious and legal practice celebrated around the world. However, wedding customs vary from country to country.            The Wedding Dress: In many countries, it is customary for the bride to wear a white dress as a symbol of purity. The tradition of wearing a special white dress only for the wedding ceremony started around 150 years ago. Before that most women could not afford to buy a dress that they wear once. Now, bridal dresses can be bought in a variety of styles.            The Wedding Rings: In many cultures, couples exchange rings, usually made of gold or silver and worn on the third finger of the left or right hand, during the marriage ceremony.            Flowers: Flowers play an important role in most weddings. Roses are said to be the flowers of love, and because they usually bloom in June this has become the most popular month for weddings in many countries. After the wedding ceremony, in many countries the bride throws her bouquet into a crowd of well-wishers - usually her single female friends. The person who catches this bouquet will be the next one to marry.            Gifts: In Chinese cultures, wedding guests give gifts of money to the newly-weds in small red envelopes. Money is also an appropriate gift at Korean and Japanese wedding. In many Western countries, for example in the UK, wedding guests give the bride and groom household items that they may need for their new home. In Russia, rather than receiving gifts, the bride and groom provide gifts to their guests instead.            With the continued internationalization of the modern world, wedding customs that originated in one part of the world are crossing national boundaries and have been incorporated into marriage ceremonies in other countries.
Câu 1: The word "incorporated” in paragraph 6 mostly means ______.


A. given                      


B. integrated               


C. brought                   


D. separated
Câu 2: The tradition of wearing a white dress only for one's wedding ceremony is ______.


A. less than 200 years ago          


B. over a century ago


C. about 150 years ago              


D. less than 100 years ago
Câu 3: Which of the following is the best title of the passage?


A. Wedding day     


B. Wedding ceremonies


C. Wedding history           


D. Wedding customs
Câu 4: The word "this" in paragraph 4 refers to which of the following?


A. rose                         


B. June                        


C. love                        


D. role
Câu 5: Which of the following information is TRUE according to the passage?


A. Thanks to globalization, one country's wedding customs may be added to other countries'.


B. It is customary to wear wedding ring on the third finger of the left hand.


C. Nowadays, every bride can afford to buy a wedding dress to wear only once.


D. It is believed that any person who catches the bride's bouquet must be the next to marry.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Part 6: 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: Of all the world's major oceans, _________ Arctic Ocean is the shallowest.


A. the                          


B. (no article)     


C. a


D. an
Câu 2: Adrian got surprisingly high grades in the final exam. He ________ his lessons very carefully.


A. would have revised            


B. must have revised      


C. needn't have revised      


D. can't have revised
Câu 3: He may be shy now, but he will soon come out of his ________ when he meets the right girl.


A. hole                        


B. shell                                    


C. shed                        


D. shoe
Câu 4: The mobile phone is an effective mean of ________ in the world nowadays.


A. communicate          


B. communication                   


C. communicatively    


D. communicative
Câu 5: I could hear his voice but I couldn't _________ what he was saying.


A. bring about     


B. try out      


C. make out   


D. turn up
Câu 6: If Tom had studied harder last term, he _________ better exam results now.


A. would have


B. would have had       


C. is having    


D. will have
Câu 7: Mary is afraid that she is becoming less and less familiar_______ her traditions.


A. with                        


B. on


C. to


D. at
Câu 8: They always kept on good __________ with their next-door neighbors for the children's sake.


A. terms                      


B. will                                     


C. relations                  


D. relationship
Câu 9: The better the weather is, _______________.


A. the most the beaches get crowded        


B. the more the beaches get crowded


C. the most crowded the beaches get                      


D. the more crowded the beaches get
Câu 10: Paul has just sold his __________ car and intends to buy a new one.


A. Japanese old black                  


B. old black Japanese        


C. old Japanese black              


D. black old Japanese
Câu 11: Her eyes are red and puffy since she _________ a lot.


A. is crying  


B. has been crying


C. cried                       


D. has cried
Câu 12: _________, only thirty percent of these students succeeded in finding a job.


A. To have graduated    


B. After their graduation


C. Once graduated        


D. They had graduated
Câu 13: The children ________ by social networks are likely to suffer from depression and other health problems.


A. are obsessed      


B. obsessed                             


C. obsessing                


D. who obsessed
Câu 14: Parents often advise their children to study hard in the hope that they will ______ success in the future.


A. collect                     


B. master                                 


C. gather                     


D. achieve
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A.
B.
C.
D.

Part 5: 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: My mother is very busy with her work at the office. She still takes good care of us.


A. My mother is so busy with her work at the office that she cannot take good care of us.


B. My mother is too busy with her work at the office to take good care of us.


C. In spite of being very busy with her work at the office, my mother takes good care of us.


D. Because my mother is very busy with her work at the office, she takes good care of us.
Câu 2: Arthur entered the store. Then, he realized that there was danger.


A. Only after entering the store did Arthur realize that there was danger.


B. Not until Arthur entered the store, he realized that there was danger.


C. It was not until Arthur entered the store then, he realized that there was danger.


D. Only when he entered the store then he realized that there was danger.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Part 3: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Câu 1: Mrs. Stevens, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend the festival.


A. with                        


B. from                        


C. are                          


D. attend
Câu 2: Children learn primarily by directly experiencing the world around it.


A. primarily                 


B. experiencing           


C. world                      


D. it
Câu 3: Factories located on the coastlines have released untreated pollution directly into the ocean.


A. located                   


B. have                        


C. pollution                 


D. into

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: They made elaborate preparations for the president's first visit to the African country.


A. simple                     


B. detailed                  


C. elegant                                


D. cautious
Câu 2: We appreciated the subtlety with which our host indicated that it was time to leave.


A. cunning                  


B. slyness                    


C. craft                                    


D. tact

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: These legislative developments will contribute to the promotion of foreign investment.


A. elevation                 


B. degradation                                    


C. encouragement                   


D. advertisement
Câu 2: I finally surrendered to temptation, and ate the last remaining chocolate.


A. repulsion                 


B. lure                                     


C. allurement                          


D. impulsion

A.
B.
C.
D.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.            The idea of going overseas to study can be daunting, with visions of baffling languages or nights spent in isolation while you are gradually forgotten by your friends and family. (13) ______, the benefits of studying abroad - such as broadening your mind, improving your career prospects and making friends from all over the world - can make digging out your passport really rewarding.            "Studying abroad is an eye-opening experience,” says Anna Boyd, event manager at The Student World. "Being (14) _______ in another culture, understanding differences and spotting similarities, living on a beach or in the mountains, (15) __________ will have an impact on every student."            Overseas study comes in many shapes and sizes. It might be a single semester abroad via an Erasmus programme, for example. Or you might elect to follow a full three-or four-year degree programme. Whatever your ambition, the key is starting early. Some countries require specific combinations of A-levels from UK students, Germany looks for four A-levels including maths or science and one modern foreign language, for instance, while others, such as the US, value extracurricular activities. Starting our research well ahead (16)_______ time can help you make the right choices. "Getting involved in sports, arts and music is also worth considering, as well as gaining experience through volunteering and work placements," says Boyd. In fact, applying to study abroad could even work to your advantage, for example, you might encounter lower (17)________ requirements.(Adapted from https://wwwindependent.caukistudent/study-abroad)
Câu 1: (13) ______


A. But            


B. Therefore                


C. However                


D. Thereby
Câu 2: (14) ______


A. immersed     


B. interested                


C. resided                   


D. taken
Câu 3: (15) ______


A. which          


B. where                      


C. why                                    


D. that
Câu 4: (16) ______


A. on          


B. in                            


C. of                            


D. off
Câu 5: (17) ______


A. entry          


B. entrance                  


C. enter                       


D. entered

A.
B.
C.
D.

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. determine        


B. rearrange                 


C. develop                  


D. distinguish
Câu 2:


A. ostentatious


B. uncontrollable         


C. competitively         


D. controversial

A.
B.
C.
D.