Choose A, B, C or D to complete this passage: These days it is impossible to open a newspaper (1)_____ reading about the damage we are doing to the environment. The Earth is being threatened (2)______ the future looks bad. (3)______ can each of us do?We cannot clean (4)______ our polluted rivers and seas overnight. Nor can we stop the (5)______ of plants and animals. But we can stop adding to the problem (6)______ scientists look for answers.It may not be easy to change your lifestyle (7)_______ but some steps are easy to take: cut down the amount of driving you do, or use as little plastic as possible. It is also easy to save (8)_____ , which also (9)_______ household bills. We must all make a personal decision to work for the future of our planet if we want to ensure a better world (10)_______ our grandchildren.
Câu 1: ________(1)


A. with


B. but


C. and


D. without
Câu 2: ______(2)


A. so


B. and


C. moreover


D. however
Câu 3: _____(3)


A. What


B. Where


C. When 


D. Why
Câu 4: ___(4)


A. to


B. up


C. on


D. in
Câu 5: _____(5)


A. appear


B. disappearance


C. appearance


D. disappear
Câu 6: ___(6)


A. while


B. when 


C. within


D. during
Câu 7: _____(7)


A. complete


B. completeness


C. completely


D. to complete
Câu 8: _____(8)


A. energy


B. money


C. health


D. water
Câu 9: _____(9)


A. supplies


B. adds


C. decreases


D. reduces 
Câu 10: ____(10)


A. from


B. to


C. in


D. for
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Fill in the correct preposition.
Câu 1: You shouldn't believe________what he says.


A. in


B. on


C. out


D. ___
Câu 2: The garden belongs_________my brother.


A. on


B. ___


C. in


D. to
Câu 3: My dog kept barking________ him because he was a strange person. 


A. on


B. in


C. at


D. _______
Câu 4: Green trees provide us__________fresh air.


A. with


B. in


C. and


D. ___
Câu 5: I prefer swimming_________ playing football.


A. on


B. and


C. to


D. ___

A.
B.
C.
D.

Read the passage carefully, then choose the best answer for each question.HAVE ALIENS VISITED US?Many people have stories about seeing aliens. Here are two.Judy Varns works for a group called the Mutual UFO Network. The purpose of this group is to research UFO sightings. Varns thinks a place called Area 51, in Nevada in the U.S., may be the best place on Earth to see UFOs. One day, she took some photos in the area and saw something she thinks is a UFO. "We saw this little disk-shaped thing in our photos. It's kind of exciting," she says.Pat Travis lives near Area 51. One night, she saw a strange light in the sky. The light's movements were very unusual. Travis saw the lights move sideways and up and down. She saw them make many strange moves. Travis thinks it was a UFO.Secrets of Area 51Some people think Area 51 is where the U.S. Air Force keeps secrets, like UFOs that came to Earth and the aliens inside them. But really, Area 51 is a place the U.S. Air Force uses to test new technology, such as new kinds of aircraft.James McGaha is a pilot who flew airplanes at Area 51. "There is absolutely no UFO activity at Area 51," he says. "No flying saucers, no live aliens, no dead aliens."So what did Varns and Travis see? Bill Fox worked at Area 51, too. He thinks he knows the answer. "We did build some strange-looking airplanes," he says. "I could see why some people would think they were UFOs."So are UFOs real? You'll have to decide for yourself. But if you do visit Nevada, keep your eyes on the skies!
Câu 1: Which of these sentences about Judy Varns is true?


A. She works at an airport in Area 51.


B. She helped Bill Fox build new airplanes.


C. She works as a pilot at Area 51.


D. She works for a group that studies UFO sightings.
Câu 2: What is the main idea of the second paragraph?


A. Pat Travis lives near Area 51.


B. Pat Travis thinks she saw a UFO.


C. Pat Travis has seen many unusual things.


D. Pat Travis usually saw a strange light in the sky.
Câu 3: The word “kinds” means______.


A. a lot            


B. types


C. people


D. secrets
Câu 4: What was James McGaha’s job at Area 51?


A. He worked for a research group.


B. He made airplanes.


C. He took secret photos.


D. He flew airplanes.
Câu 5: What does “I could see why some people would think they were UFOs” mean?


A. I agree with people who believe in UFOs.


B. I saw UFOs near Area 51 with my own eyes.


C. I understand why some people think they saw UFOs.


D. I claim that UFOs are real because many people have seen them.
Câu 6: Which person is likely to say “I believe UFOs are real, and could be alien spaceships”?


A. Bill Fox


B. Judy Varns


C. James McGaha


D. No one

A.
B.
C.
D.

Put the correct word from the following list in each space below.and - but - because - although - or - so - therefore - however 
Câu 1: My mother doesn't like pop music_________my sister doesn't like it either.


A. and


B. but


C. so


D. or
Câu 2: How did they get there? By bus___________by taxi.


A. and


B. so


C. or


D. but
Câu 3: They changed the date of the party,_________we couldn't join the party. 


A. But


B. so


C. because


D. However
Câu 4: I had a bad headache_____________I wasn't absent from school.


A. so


B. However


C. Because


D. Although
Câu 5: They played very well,________they didn't win their opponent. 


A. but


B. because


C. so


D. and
Câu 6: She didn't have a map__________ she got lost.


A. although


B. therefore


C. however


D. but
Câu 7: She shouted at him_______he was late again.


A. so


B. although


C. because


D. however
Câu 8: She passed the examination easily__________she isn't very intelligent.


A. however


B. because


C. but


D. although

A.
B.
C.
D.

Choose the sentence -a, b, c or d - which is closest in meaning to the sentence above.
Câu 1: I couldn’t help laughing when he told me that story.


A. I couldn't resist laughing when he told me that story.


B. I couldn't help him tell that story.


C. I did not laugh when hearing that story.


D. The story he told me not help at all.
Câu 2: We think he was in London last year.


A. He was thought to be in London last year.


B. He was thought to have been in London last year.


C. He is thought to be in London last year.


D. He is thought to have been in London last year.
Câu 3: David seems really ill at case in front of all those people.


A. David feels uncomfortable in front of all those people.


B. David is easy to be ill because of all those people.


C. David is ill because he stands in front of all those people.


D. David fells comfortable in front of all those people.
Câu 4: She has cooked for dinner for two hours.


A. She didn't start cooking for dinner until it was two.


B. She started cooking for dinner two hours ago.


C. She has two hours to cook for dinner.


D. Cooking for dinner took her two hours.
Câu 5: I travel by bus as a last resort.


A. I always travel by bus.


B. Traveling by bus is my favorite.


C. I resort to bus when I am the last to come.


D. I only travel by bus when there're no other alternatives.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentences, or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase.
Câu 1: She glanced briefly ________ his lapel badge.


A. in   


B. on  


C. at      


D. up
Câu 2: People here have a more relaxed attitude ________ their work.


A. to          


B.  in      


C. on  


D. for
Câu 3: How fast________ when the accident happened?


A. are you driving 


B. were you driving


C. did you drive 


D. had you driven
Câu 4: The traffic lights ________ green and I pulled away.


A. turned    


B. were turning


C. has turned  


D. had turned
Câu 5: I don't like that man. There is a sneaky look on his face.


A. furious    


B. humorous    


C. dishonest  


D. guilty
Câu 6: She made a big ________ about not having a window seat on the plane.


A. complaint    


B. fuss 


C. excitement


D. interest
Câu 7: He has a very outgoing ________ and makes friends very easily.


A. person      


B. personal    


C. personality   


D. personage
Câu 8: He ________ to the spot where the house used to stand.


A. pointed     


B. showed 


C. directed    


D. glanced
Câu 9: ________ hard all year, so I felt that I deserved a holiday.


A. I work      


B. I worked  


C. I'd been working


D. I've worked
Câu 10: I had a glance at the article, but I haven't read it yet.


A. close look 


B. quick look  


C. direct look   


D. furtive look
Câu 11: Before he turned 14, Mozart ________ a few lesser piece for the piano.


A. has composed


B. had composed


C. was composed   


D. would composed
Câu 12: He was busy________ his homework.


A. to do     


B. doing     


C. for doing


D. that he was doing
Câu 13: Rarely________ succeed in ballet if they start after the age of 12.


A. do children 


B. children have  


C. children    


D. are children
Câu 14: Have something to eat before you________.


A. leave        


B. left 


C. will leave 


D. had left
Câu 15: My father isn't interested in tennis and ________.


A. my brothers don't either   


B. so aren't my brothers


C. neither do my brothers     


D. neither are my brothers
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Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently to the others.
Câu 1:


A. grade    


B. great         


C. sneaky     


D. embrace
Câu 2:


A. money             


B. notice


C. glance 


D. ankle
Câu 3:


A. imagine       


B. glance 


C. geography   


D. religion
Câu 4:


A. looked              


B. noticed  


C. turned 


D. helped
Câu 5:


A. change               


B. English  


C. single


D. anger

A.
B.
C.
D.

Read the passage carefully, then choose the best answer for each question.WHO WAS SACAGAWEA?There are more statues of her than of any other American woman. Her face is on a U.S. coin. Clearly, she was an important person. But what do we know about the real Sacagawea?Sacagawea was part of a Native American tribe called the Shoshone. At the age of 13, she was taken away by people from the Hidatsa tribe. She was living among the Hidatsa when Meriwether Lewis and William Clark met her in 1804.Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were mapmakers. These pioneers were exploring the western part of the U.S. Because Sacagawea spoke two different Native American languages, they asked her to travel with them, along with her husband and baby son.Sacagawea became an important part of the group and helped the explorers in many ways. For example, on May 14, 1805, a strong storm tipped over  one of their boats. Sacagawea stayed calm. She acted quickly and was able to save many of the maps and other things from the water. Her actions saved important knowledge from being lost.As they traveled, Sacagawea helped Lewis and Clark talk to the Native American people in each village they visited. She helped the explorers make friends among the Native Americans, so they could trade with them. She also helped Lewis and Clark find a way across the mountains to the Pacific Ocean, and helped them find food on the way.Sacagawea died when she was about 25. Sadly, we don't know much more about this amazing woman. But two hundred years later, she is remembered as an important woman in U.S. history.
Câu 1: The reading is mainly about why____.


A. not much is known about Sacagawea


B. Sacagawea left Lewis and Clark’s group


C. Sacagawea was taken away by people from the Hidatsa tribe.


D. Sacagawea was an important woman in U.S. history
Câu 2: Which of these sentences about Sacagawea is NOT true?


A. She took her child with her on the trip.


B. She asked Lewis and Clark if she could come on the trip.


C. She started living with the Hidatsa tribe when she was 13 years old.


D. Sacagawea helped Lewis and Clark in many ways.
Câu 3: When the explorers’ boat tipped over, Sacagawea_____.


A. lost all the food they were carrying


B. was able to save Meriwether Lewis


C. was able to save maps from the water


D. was unable to stay calm
Câu 4: Which of the following did Sacagawea do to help Lewis and Clark?


A. She helped them draw maps of the places they saw.


B. She saved their lives from a strong storm.


C. She saved their lives when wild animals attacked them.


D. She helped them make friends with the native people.
Câu 5: The word “trade” means     ______.


A. fight


B. tell stories


C. buy and sell things


D. travel
Câu 6: Which of the following sentences is likely to be true?


A. The author thinks Sacagawea was too young to travel.


B. The author would like to know more about Sacagawea.


C. The author believes the story of Sacagawea is not true.


D. The author thinks Sacagawea didn’t deserve to be remembered.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Read the passage carefully, then choose the best answer for each question.A LOVE POEM IN STONEOften called "a love poem  in stone," the Taj Mahal is well-known for being one of the most beautiful buildings ever created. It is also perhaps the most beautiful expression of love in the world.The emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal for his empress, Mumtaz Mahal. The couple lived happily together for 18 years. Then Mumtaz died during the birth of their fourteenth child. Before she died, the emperor made her a promise. To remember her, he would build the most beautiful monument in the world.The emperor poured his passion and wealth into building the Taj Mahal. It is said that it took more than 20,000 people and 1,000 elephants to build. They worked for over 20 years to build the monument and its central dome, which stands over 73 meters above the ground.Soon after the building was finished, Shah Jahan's son became emperor. He put Shah Jahan in prison.  Shah Jahan lived there until his death in 1666, when his body was put in the Taj Mahal with the woman he loved.There are many legends about the Taj Mahal. In one story, when the building was complete, Shah Jahan had the builders' hands cut off, supposedly so they could never build anything as beautiful as the Taj Mahal. Another says he also wanted to build a black Taj Mahal. These are interesting stories, but they are most likely not true.The love story between Shah Jahan and his wife ended sadly. But the monument to their love still stands today. It is visited by millions of tourists, who come to see the marble change color in the light of the rising sun or a full moon.
Câu 1: What could be another title for this reading?


A. The Emperor and Empress’s Home


B. How an Emperor Showed His Love


C. The Beautiful Writings of Shah Jahan


D. The Taj Mahal Took Many Years To Complete
Câu 2: When was the Taj Mahal built?


A. after Shah Jahan died in 1666


B. when Shah Jahan’s son became emperor


C. while Shah Jahan was in prison


D. after the death of Mumtaz Mahal
Câu 3: What is another way of saying “It is said that”?


A. It is true that


B. We said that


C. Some people believe that


D. All are not correct
Câu 4: Who does the word “He” refer to?


A. Shah Jahan


B. Shah Jahan’s son


C. Shah Jahan’s father


D. the builder
Câu 5: Which of these statements about the Taj Mahal is true?


A. It took 20 years to build.


B. Shah Jahan died inside it in 1666.


C. Its central dome was never completed.


D. It is the most beautiful building ever created.
Câu 6: What is the main idea of the fifth paragraph?


A. The Taj Mahal has a very dark and sad history.


B. Shah Jahan was known to be a terrible person.


C. There are many stories about the Taj Mahal, many untrue.


D. No buildings are as beautiful as the Taj Mahal.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions
Câu 1:


A. called  


B. based   


C. smoked    


D. photographed
Câu 2:


A. pressure      


B. under


C. rush  


D. hurry

A.
B.
C.
D.