40 đề Tiếng Anh thi thử vào lớp 10 năm 2019-2020

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ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 SỐ 1

Năm học 2019-2020

I. Multiple choice:

Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by

circling A, B, C, or D:

1. A. volcano B. make C. tidal D. crazy

2. A. visited B. looked C. needed D. persuaded

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D

3. A. exchange B. invite C. economic D. embroider

4. A. intermediate B. documentary C. reputation D. communicate

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

5. The students laughed happy when they saw the monkeys eating bananas.

A B C D

6. The information I got from the assistant was such confusing that I didn‟t know what to do.

A B C D

7. Have you ever considered work as a teacher after graduating from university?

A B C D

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

8. The_________growth rate of Vietnam reached about 8.0% in 2007.

A. economic B. economically C. economical D. economy

9. I came ..................an old friend while I was walking along the street.

A. across B. into C. over D. for

10. Sarah has to stay in bed for a few days _________ she is sick.

A. because B. and C. but D. although

11. Mathew studied Physics _________ England from 2002 to 2006.

A. at B. about C. in D. on

12. If only she …………English well.

A. speaks B. has spoken C. spoke D. speaking

13. It‟s very late. We suggest _________ a taxi to get to the airport.

A. catch B. catching C. to catch D. caught

14. Environmental _________ is a serious problem facing mankind today.

A. pollute B. polluted C. pollution D. polluting

15. Your brother passed the final exam, _________?

A. does he B. doesn‟t he C. did he D. didn‟t he

16. Jennifer Aniston, _________ is perhaps best known for her role in “Friends”, has also appeared in

several major films.

A. that B. who C. whom D. which

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response

17. Daughter: “Dad! I have just won the first prize in the Olympic English Contest.”

Father: “__________________”

A. Congratulations! B. That‟s a good idea.

C. Thank you. D. I‟d love to.

18. Peter: “Don‟t fail to send your parents my regards.”

Susan: “_____.”

A. You‟re welcome. B. Thanks, I will. 2

C. Good ideas, thanks D. It‟s my pleasure.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

19. He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.

A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange

20. The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.

A. effects B. symptoms C. hints D. demonstrations

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

21. The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country.

A. soak B. permanent C. complicated D. guess

22. She was happy that she could get in touch with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to

study.

A. lose contact with B. lose control of

C. put in charge of D. make room for

Read the following passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

Electricity is the most common form of energy used today. (23) _________ the modern world,

(24) _________ is instantly available at the touch of a switch. Electricity has numerous uses. The most

common use of electricity is to provide artificial lighting. In factories, electricity is used to (25)

_________ the electric motor of machines. In offices, electricity is used to light up (26) _________

workplace. It is also used to operate air-conditioners, computers (27) _________ many other machines.

23. A. In B. Round C. During D. From

24. A. Gas B. water C. electricity D. coal

25. A. Driven B. drive C. driving D. drove

26. A. A B. any C. the D. many

27. A. But B. so C. because D. and

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

Smoking causes lung cancer, which is the number one cancer among men. Ninety percent of

the people who get lung cancer die. Smoking is also the leading cause of mouth cancer, tongue cancer,

and throat cancer. Many smokers have heart disease and pneumonia. Smoking causes one million early

deaths in the world every year.

Smokers not only harm themselves but also harm others. Smokers breathe smoke out into the

air. They breathe it out on their children and their wives or husbands. Children whose parents smoke

have more breathing and lung problems than other children. Women who are married to smokers are

more likely to have lung cancer than those married to non-smokers.

We are all aware that smoking is bad. So why do people smoke?

30. Every year, smoking causes about one million____________.

A. cancer patients B. killing diseases C. early deaths D. injured men

31. The word “it” in the passage refers to____________.

A. cancer B. smoke C. air D. breath

32. Who are more likely to have lung cancer and lung problems?

A. People who live in the city B. People who live with smokers.

C. People who live with non-smokers. D. People who live in the country.

II. Writing

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

33. “Can you speak English?” said Peter. 3

 Peter asked me ______________________________________________________

34. If it doesn‟t rain, we will go to the cinema this evening.

 Unless _____________________________________________________________

35. They will make you pay a fine if they catch you smoking.

 You ____________________________________________________________

36. Can you use this computer?

 You can________________________________________?

Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets.

37. Have you finished the book? I lent you the book two weeks ago. (which)

 ___________________________________________________________________

38. It‟s a pity. we do not have a computer. ( wish)

 I ___________________________________________________________________

39. Bob didn‟t speak Dutch. However, He decided to settle in Amsterdam. (In spite of)

 ___________________________________________________________________

40. The house was too badly damaged in the fire, so it couldn‟t be repaired. (too )

 ___________________________________________________________________

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ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 SỐ 2

Năm học 2019-2020

I. Multiple choice:

Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by

circling A, B, C, or D:

1. A. lived B. liked C. watched D. washed

2. A. when B. Who C. where D. what

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D

3. A. baby B. novel C. people D. remind

4. A. learner B. teacher C. enjoy D. doctor

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

5. His mother is very proud of him, doesn‟t she?

A B C D

6. The man whom robbed you has been arrested.

A B C D

7. Miss Hoa stopped to type the letter when she saw me coming.

A. B. C. D.

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

8. Mrs. Brown forgot her raincoat......she got wet.

A. so B. however C. because D. if

9. Peter is short. He's not…………… to be a policeman.

A. so tall B. tall enough C. quite tall D. enough tall

10. Jupiter spins faster than......planet.

A. any B. any another C. any others D. any other

11. The core of the moon is much smaller, in relation to its size of the planets.

A. those B. than those C. ones D. than are those

12. .......the stove when you have finished cooking.

A. Put off B. Put out C. Put D. Put up with

13. Coal......very widely as a source of energy until the 19

th

century.

A. not used B. did not use C. not using D. was not used

14. She arranged.......her friends in the afternoon as the weather was fne.

A. meeting B. to be meeting C. to have met D, to meet

15. 1 object.......the proposal to restrict the use of cars in the city.

A. at B. with C. for D. to

16. …………. is a festival which is celebrated in late March or early April in Israel and by all Jewish

people.

A. Christmas B. Passover C. Easter D. Thanksgiving

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

17. John offered his mother a nice gift on her birthday.

John's mother: Thank you very much for your gift! How wonderful it is! John: ______

A. Never mind! B. I'm happy you like it.

C. That's right. D. Of course.

18. William is talking to Jennie about his headache.

William: Oh, dear. The pain in my head is killing me. Jennie: ________

A. How do you do? B. What can I do for you now?

C. Don't mention it. D. I'm sorry. I can't. 5

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

19. I‟ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.

A. reasonable B. acceptable C. pretty high D. wonderful

20. Carpets from countries such as Persia and Afghanistan often fetch high prices in the United States.

A. Artifacts B. Pottery C. Rugs D. Textiles

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

21. When being interviewed, You should focus on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.

A. to pay no attention to B. be interested in

C. be related D. express interested in

22. They've always encouraged me in everything I've wanted to do.

A. unpardoned B. misconstrue

C. discouraged D. impaired

Read the following passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

When you visit London, one of the first things you will see is Big Ben, the famous clock which

can be heard all over the world on the BBC. If the Houses of Parliament hadn't burned (14)......in 1834,

the great clock would never have been erected. Big Ben takes its (15)......from Sir Benjamin Hall who

was responsible for the making of the clock when the new Houses of Parliament were being built. It is

not only of immense size. but is extremely accurate as well. Officials from Greenwich Observatory

have the clock checked (18)......a day. On the BBC, you can hear the clock when it is actually striking

because microphones (19).......to the clock tower. Big Ben has rarely gone wrong. Once, however, it

failed to give the correct time. A painter (21)......had been working on the tower hung a pot of paint on

one of the hands and slowed it down.

23. A. up B. on C. down D. off

24. A. place B. name C. fame D. time

25. A. two B. two time C. couple D. twice

26. A. connects B. are connected C. is connected D. connect

27. A. who B. whom C. which D. where

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

English is one of the most popular languages in the world. It comes second in the number of

speakers after Chinese. In Vietnam, more and more people are studying English and they consider it a

key to success. However, not everyone knows how to learn English effectively.

The best way to improve the four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing is to practice

regularly. You should make use of every opportunity to speak English with friends in class or at

English speaking clubs or ourselves in front of the mirror. Learning by heart all the words does not

help much if you do not read a lot because you will easily forget what you have learnt. Reading books,

listening to radio and watching films are better ways to memorize words. Besides. English learners

should not be so shy because making mistakes is unavoidable in learning foreign languages. Practicing

speaking a lot is a good way to correct your mistakes.

* Questions

28. How many skills are mentioned in paragraph 2?

A. 2 B. 4 C. 5

29. The word “memorize" in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to ……………

A. remember B. forget C. communicate

30. A good way to correct your mistakes is 6

A. avoiding speaking English

B. stopping learning English

C. practicing speaking English a lot

31. According to the passage, which of the following statements Is TRUE?

A. You should never speak English with yourselves.

B. Many Vietnamese people consider English a key to success.

C. English learner should be shy if they make mistakes.

32. The passage is mainly about …………………..

A. how to learn English effectively.

B. people who study English in Vietnam.

C. how to read books, listen to radio and watch films

II. Writing

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

33. “ I want to be a pilot, ” my brother said.

- My brother said that _____________________________________.

34. Many trees died because of the bad weather.

- Because the weather _____________________________________.

35. I don‟t have the key, so I cannot get into the house.

- If I __________________________________________________ .

36. We might find life on another planet.

- Life on another planet____________________________________.

Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets.

37. His life is very hard. He studied very well. ( Although)

→ ………………..……………………………………

38.The weather was terrible. We couldn‟t go to the beach (So)

…………………………………………………………………………………

39. The book is very expensive. He bought it at the bookstore. (which” )

→…………………………………………………….

40. Do you like orange juice? Do you like apple juice?(or)

……………………………………………………………………………………

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ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 SỐ 3

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I. Multiple choice:

Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by

circling A, B, C, or D:

1. A. runs B. stands C. sleeps D. sprays

2. A. enjoyed B. walked C. watched D. practiced

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D

3. A. money B. student C. music D. enjoy

4. A. nation B. mention C. federation D. option

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

5. You have read this interesting article on the website, have you?

A B C D

6. Jeans cloth made completely from cotton in the eighteenth century.

A B C D

7. My sister enjoys listening to music and dance with her friends.

A B C D

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

8. I am not in a hurry. I don't mind.....

A. waiting B. wait C. to wait D. to waiting

9. I wish Ann ......... here. She will be able to help us.

A. were B. weren't C. is D. wasn't

10. Relax for some minutes and you'll feel more .........

A. comfort B. uncomfortable C comfortable D. comfortably

11. We ...................close friends since we were in grade 6.

A. have been B. will be C. were D. are

12. We were too tired ...................... doing the washing up after the meal.

A. out B. over C. of D. on

13. Thanh and Nga are going to Australia............learn English.

A. so as to B. so that C. so as D. in order that

14. I was tired, _______ I went to bed early last night.

A. however B. although C. because D. so

15. The children enjoy ______ to the zoo.

A. taking B. to play C. being taken D. took

16. Nam is a student. He always goes to ______ school at 6.30 in the morning.

A. a B. an C. the D. ∅

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

17. Jane invites Mary to go to the cinema.

Jane: “Would you like to go to the cinema with me this weekend?”

Mary: “ _____________.”

A. Yes, I‟d love to. B. Yes, I do

C. I agree with you D. Yes, it is

18. Mr. Smith is have lunch a restaurant.

Mr. Smith: “ Could you bring me some water?”

Waiter:”_________” 8

A. No, I don‟t B. I don‟t wait

C. Certainly, sir D. No, thanks.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

19. Ralph Nader was the most prominent leader of the U.S consumer protection movement.

A. casual B. significant C. promiscuous D. aggressive

20. Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according

to brightness.

A. record B. shine C. categorize D. diversify

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

21. During the five- decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.

A. holding at B. holding back C. holding to D. holding by

22. The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is important.

A. explicit B. implicit C. obscure D. odd

Read the following passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

Mr. Brown and some volunteer conservationists are on a very dirty beach now. Today they are

ready (1)___________ the beach a clean and beautiful place again. After listening to Mr. Brown‟s

instructions, they are divided (2)___________ three groups.

After listening to Mr. Brown‟s Group should check the sand, and group 3 has to check among the

rocks. Garbage must be put into plastic bags, and they will be (3)__________ by Mr. Brown. He will take

the bags to the garbage dump. Each member will be given a map to find the right place. They won‟t eat

the picnic lunch provided by Mrs. Smith until the whose area is clean. They are all eager to work hard so

as to refresh this (4)__________ Area.

1. A. make B. making C. to make D. made

2. A. in B. into C. on D. to

3. A. collected B. chosen C. selected D. elected

4. A. spoil B. spoils C. spoiling D. spoiled

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

Sydney was founded as a British colony in 1788. Sydney was the first everlasting European

settlement in Australia and today it is the country's largest city area, with about 4 million residents.

Sydney is the seat of state government as the capital of New South Wales, Australia's most populous

and economically important state. The city is an active cultural centre with a varied economy based on

service industries, tourism, manufacturing, and international commerce. Its port is one of the leading

centers of intercontinental trade in the Asia-Pacific region. Sydney is located on Australia‟s

southeastern coast at Port Jackson, a large, sheltered, deep-water inlet of the Tasman Sea.

Sydney is well-known for its Opera House. The Sydney Opera House is the centerpiece of the

city‟s places for live performances of ballet, opera, and classical music. The Australian Opera,

Australian Ballet, and Sydney Dance companies regularly stage performances there. Moreover, the

place often hosts internationally touring performances. Sydney also has many places for musical

theater, drama, and popular music. The Sydney Theatre Company is one of many successful theatre

companies in the city. Sydney is also home to the internationally praised Australian Chamber

Orchestra and Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

The cultural life of Sydney is exciting and varied, reflecting the multicultural nature of the city.

Many festivals, parades, and outdoor concerts cheer up the city streets in the summer months.

Annual events include the Sydney Festival in January and February, the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 9

in March, the Royal Easter Show in April, and the multicultural festival Carnival in September and

October. Sydney has also become world renowned for its street parties and fireworks on New Year's

Eve and on Australia Day, celebrated on Sydney's Founding date, January 26.

28. According to the first paragraph, the following are true of Sydney EXCEPT……

A. It was set up in the 18

th

century.

B. Europe had it as the first settlement in Australia.

C. Now Sydney is the capital of Australia.

D. Today it has a population of nearly 4 million people.

29. The word intercontinental in the first paragraph could be best replaced with……

A. within continents B. into continents

C. out of continents D. between continents

30. According to the second paragraph, which of the following is TRUE of the Sydney Opera House?

A. International film festivals are held here.

B. This place hosts live modern music programs.

C. Plays are not performed here.

D. This building makes Sydney famous.

31. In the last paragraph, the word “annual” means……

A. each year B. every year C. yearly D. all year round

32. From the passage, it can be inferred that Sydney was established……

A. on New Year‟s Eve, 1791 B. in April, 1789

C. in October, 1790 D. in January, 1788

II. Writing

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

33. “I want to send my son to a university in the UK,” she said.

She said ...............................................................................................in the UK.

34.Teachers should educate students to preserve traditional values.

Students ..............................................................................................teachers.

35.She doesn‟t know how to get access to the Internet.

She wishes..............................................................................................the Internet.

36. I last saw Peter when he attended the school meeting

I haven‟t……………………………….....…………………………meeting.

Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets.

37.He read the poem to us yesterday. The poem has been translated into several languages. (which)

......................................................................................................................................

38. Mr. Ba is too old. That's the reason why he can not continue the work. (If )

......................................................................................................................................

39. The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few customers.(In spite)

......................................................................................................................................

40. The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was too rough. (too)

......................................................................................................................................

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ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 SỐ 4

Năm học 2019-2020

I. Multiple choice:

Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by

circling A, B, C, or D:

1. A. exchange B. bank C. hamburger D. bamboo

2. A. sightseer B. hike C. shrine D. picnic

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D

3. A. purpose B. remote C. control D. respond

4. A. lesson B. delay C. wonder D. pencil

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

5. They have wrote (A) to (B) one another (C) for a long time (D).

6. He said (A) that he was riding his bike (B) on the way home (C) now (D).

7. The rock who (A) they found last week (8) may have landed (C) on Earth from the moon (D)

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

8: Nam wanted to know what time___________

A. the movie begins B. the movie began

C. did the movie begin D. does the movie begin

9: I am very fat. I think if I do morning exercise regularly, I ___________ weight.

A. may lose B. lose C. would lose D. lost

10: The room is ___________decorated for Christmas.

A. beauty B. beautify C. beautiful D. beautifully

11: __________night, the temperature seems to be cooler and cooler.

A. At B. On C. For D. In

12: I am wondering what ________ to my sister's wedding.

A. have to bring B. to bring C. bringing D. should bring

13: We can't go along here because the road ________

A, is being repaired B. is repairing C. was repaired D. repaired

14: Many people do not like climbing ________

A. despite its danger B. since its danger

C. although it is dangerous D. because it is dangerous

15: The man and the dog ________ I had taken a photo of were in the park.

A. which B. that C. who D. whose

16: –“Do you collect stamps or other things? -“Yes, I‟m a stamp __________.”

A. collecting B. collector C. collect D. collection

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

17. John: "Shall we go out to choose a birthday gift for Mary?"

Tom: "_________________"

A. Great idea B. There's no doubt about it

C. Yes, please do D. I don‟t wait

18. Harry: "What a terrific hairstyle!"

Daisy: "_______________ "

A. Why don't you like it? B. Thank you

C. My pleasure D. Yes, it is

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. 11

19. Roget‟s Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by the ideas

they express rather than by alphabetical order.

A. restricted B. as well as C. unless D. instead of

20. This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate.

A. situation B. attention C. place D. matter

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

21. I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer.

A. unplanned B. deliberate

C. accidental D. unintentional

22. The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East.

A. expensive B. complicated

C. simple and easy to use D. difficult to operate

Read the following passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

I come from Switzerland. I came to London six months (36)______to learn English. I haven't met

many English people yet, only my teachers. I started learning English at school in Switzerland (37)

____I was eleven, so I have learnt it for nearly ten years. At first in London, I couldn't understand

anything, but now my English (38)____improved. I have just taken an exam. If I pass it, I

(39)______into the next class. I'm excited today because my parents will come tomorrow to stay with

me for a few days and I (40)___ them for a long time. They have never been to England and they can't

speak English.

23. A. ago B. before C. last D. after

24. A. because B. that C. so D. when

25. A. were B. are C. is D. have been

26. A. moved B. will move C. could move D. would move

27. A. haven't seen B. didn't see C. don't see D. hasn't seen

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

Tiger Woods started playing golf when two years old. Now he is one of the most famous

professional golfers in the world. Tiger is from the United States. His father is African-American and

his mother is Thai. His real name is Eldrick, but everyone knows him as Tiger, the nickname his father

gave him.

He started playing golf professionally in 1996, and won all four of the World Golf

Championships before he turned 25. He holds the record as the youngest player ever to win all four of

these championships. Although he has played on many great golf courses, one of Tiger's favorite

places to play is Pebble Beach.

Tiger became a role model at an early age. People look up to him, so he is very grateful.

Because many people helped Tiger as a child, he wants to lend a hand to others now. Some people

cannot play golf because of their ethnicity, while others do not have enough money. Occasionally,

Tiger himself was prevented from playing golf. Because of this, he created the Tiger Woods

Foundation to help make golf open to everyone. He likes to see diversity on the golf course, and he

wants all children to play golf if they want to. Tiger is happy that many children now want to play golf

because of him.

28: What is the main idea of this reading?

A. Tiger's golf career. B. Tiger's best teacher

C. Tiger's foundation. D. Tiger's experience and opinions.

29: Which is true about Tigers parents? 12

A. Both of them are Asian B. His father is famous

C. Neither of them plays golf. D. One of them is not from America

30: What record does Tiger hold?

A. The player to finish a game of golf the fastest

B. The youngest to win four important championships.

C. The first African-American golfer.

D. The first golfer to turn professional as a teenager

31: Where does Tiger like to play golf?

A. The World Golf Championship. B. Augusta.

C. Pebble Beach D. The United States

32: What does the Tiger Woods Foundation do?

A. Makes golf courses B. Helps kids to play golf.

C. Gives money to professional golfers. D. Sells golf equipment.

II. Writing

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

33. People say that they bought this shop last year.

- It is_________________________________________________________.

34. He had scarcely put the phone down when the doorbell rang.

- Scarcely ____________________________________________________.

35. Do you know the man who sat next to me at Nam‟s birthday party last night?

- You know___________________________________________________.

36. It takes Minh 4 hours to play football every day.

- Minh spends__________________________________________________.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentences including the

WORD given

37. Mark is too poor to buy that villa. (not)

..............................................................................

38. It‟s a pity . We can not enjoy the party. (wishe)

.....................................................................................................

39. “You shouldn‟t stay up too late.” (were)

..................................................................................

40. “Don‟t swim far off the shore.” Said the lifeguard to the boy (against)

........................................................................

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ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 SỐ 5

Năm học 2019-2020

I. Multiple choice:

Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by

circling A, B, C, or D:

1. A. claimed B. warned C. occurred D. existed

2. A. health B. appear C. ready D. heavy

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D

3. A. understand B. engineer C. benefit D. Vietnamese

4. A. inspiration B. experience C. communicate D. embroidery

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

5. What a pity. I have to look at my little brother, so I can't go. to the cinema tonight.

A B C D

6. The children decided to cancel their camping trip therefore the weather was too bad.

A B C D

7. If Caroline doesn't take a raincoat with her, she would get wet on the way to school.

A B C D

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

8: I wish I ________ what to do to help my mother now.

A. know B. will know C. knew D. have known

9: Thank you for your letter. I am glad ________ that you're keeping well

A, listening B. to listen C. to hear D. hearing

10: There is too much traffic in the city. ________ , the air is polluted.

A. Therefore B. However C. But D. So

11: If I ________ younger, I ________ in a boat around the world.

A. Were - will sail B. were-would sail

C. am - will sail D. am - would sail

12: Human beings must stop ________ the environment right now.

A. to pollute B. polluted C. pollute D. polluting

13: This is the first time I ________ myself out of the house.

A. locked B. have locked C. am locking D. lock

14: Last night I came home, cooked dinner, and ________ TV .

A. watch B. was watching C. has watched D. watched

15: Remember to ________ your shoes when you get into a Japanese house.

A. take over B. take place C. take on D. take off

16. Susan is very __________ of telling other people what to do.

A. fond B. interested C. keen D. bored

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

17. Veronica: “What a lovely dress you are wearing!”

Kate: “………………….”

A. Certainty. It's costly B. No. thanks

C. Thanks for your nice compliment. D. Never mind

18. Son: ‟Why don't we go fishing this afternoon?"

Father: “……………”

A. That‟s a good idea B. Glad you enjoyed it

C. The traffic is not too bad, I think. D. No. Thanks 14

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

19. Let‟s wait here for her; I‟m sure she‟ll turn up before long.

A. arrive B. return C. enter D. visit

20. This tapestry has a very complicated pattern.

A. obsolete B. intricate C. ultimate D. appropriate

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

21. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.

A. restrain B. stay unchanged

C. remain unstable D. fluctuate

22. Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won‟t honor the check.

A. similar B. different C. fake D. genuine

Read the following passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

People in many countries grow fresh water fish from eggs. They move the small fish into lakes

and rivers. The fish live and (23) ___________ there. People go fishing in these lakes and rivers.

They enjoy catching fish because fish is also good food. Now the Japanese grow salt water fish. Most

of them are yellow tail fish. Workers grow the fish from eggs. Every time they feed the fish, they play

tapes of piano music. The fish (24) _______that piano music means food. When the fish are small, the

Japanese put them into the ocean near the land. The fish find some of their (25) ___________ food.

Workers also feed them. They play the same piano music. The fish already know the music. They

swim toward it and (26) _______ the food. In a few months the fish are large. The Japanese play

the same music. The fish swim toward it and the workers catch them. The Japanese get about 15

percent of their seafood (27)_______farms in the ocean.

23. A. bread B. born C. grow D. develop

24. A. think B. recognize C. realize D. learn

25. A. own B. own‟s C. self D. self‟s

26. A. see B. find C. bite D. hold

27. A. on B. of C. from D. in

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

In the early years of television, educational specialists believed that it would be very useful in

teaching and learning. Many schools have brought television sets, intending to use them effectively to

improve the quality of education; but actually they are rarely used properly in classrooms. Meanwhile,

children spending the majority of their out-of-school hours watching TV and their typical school days

proceed as if television did not exist.

There are some explanations for the failure of television to get the interest of the teachers.

Firstly, the schools that purchased television sets have not set aside money for equipment repairs and

maintenance so these television sets are sooner and later out of work. Secondly these schools have not

found an effective way to train teachers to integrate television into their ongoing instructional

programs. Lastly, most teachers do not regard the quality of television and its usefulness in the

classroom.

Teachers at the schools work hard for at least twelve years to train their students to become

good readers. However, according a recent statistics, teenagers seldom spend their free time reading

books and newspapers but watching television instead.

28. The text is about:

A. the use of television at schools. B. teaching and learning television 15

C. educational specialists. D. watching TV outside school.

29. When TV first appeared, educational specialists . . . . . . . .

A. did not appreciate it. B. did not appreciate it.

C. believed it would be useful for schooling. D.banned children from watching TV.

30. According to the text, TV . . . . . . . . .

A. has not been used properly in classrooms. B. has been used effectively in classrooms.

C. has not existed in classrooms. D. has not attracted students‟ interest.

31. There are..explanations for the failure of television to get the interest of the teachers.

A. two B. three C. four D. five

32. Children spend their free time . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A. reading books B. reading newspapers.

C. learning foreign languages D. watching TV.

II. Writing

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

33. I am sorry, I don‟t understand the instructions on the packet.=>I wish……………….

34. They gave Martha a lot of presents on her birthday.=>A lot of presents……………………………

35. 'Let's play football this afternoon," Peter said to me.=>Peter

suggested………………………………………

36. The woman comes from Manchester. My teacher is talking with her over there.

The woman with………………………………………………..

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentences including the

WORD given

37. Thankfully, Diana doesn't need to have an operation. NO

...........................................................................................................................................

38. The minister had to resign because of ill health. LED

............................................................................................................................................

39.You will benefit from seeing the doctor if you've just got a cold. WORTH

............................................................................................................................................

40.I'm seeing the nutritionist at three tomorrow. APPOITMENT

.........................................................................................................................................

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I. Multiple choice:

Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by

circling A, B, C, or D:

1. A. hobby B. honest C. humor D. hole

2. A. flood B. typhoon C. groom D. balloon

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D

3. A. economic B. volcanic C. disappointed D. scientific

4. A. reputation B. description C. suggestion D. pollution

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

5.I tried to do everything to contact John two weeks ago but so far I don‟t receive his reply.

A B C D

6. That‟s the girl whose brother sit next to me at school.

A B C D

7. The letter was sent by special delivery must be important.

A B C D

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

8. She did all the work ………….. her own.

a. by b. on c. for d. with

9. His eyes were ……. bad that he couldn‟t read the number plate of the car in front.

a. such b. too c. so d. very

10. The police have warned tourists to look ……….. for pickpockets in the town center.

a. up b. down c. forward d. out

11. They looked very ……………. when they came to see us last night.

a. cheer b. cheerful c. cheerfully d. cheered

12. “What‟s Mai doing?” “ I‟m not sure. She ………….. her homework.”

a. might do b. may be doing c.must be doing d. must do

13. It took us quite a long time to get here. It was …………. journey.

a. three hour b. a three-hours c. a three-hour d. three hours

14. I asked two people the way to the station but ………….. of them knew.

a. none b. either c. both d. neither

15. They have to take that English course, …………. they?

a. haven‟t b. mustn‟t c. needn‟t d. don‟t

16. I had to wear ………….. uniform when I worked in the hotel.

a. a b. some c. any d. an

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

17. - Kim: "Why don't we set up an English speaking club for our class?"

- An:"________"

A. That's a good idea. B. As it may improve my English.

C. It is an international language. D. At least 30 of us.

18. - Bill: "What a lovely skirt you have!" - Ann: "____"

A. That's right, I am. B. Why not? Yes, let's.

C. You are welcome. D. It's very nice of you to say so.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. 17

19. Since the death of Laura's father, her mother has become a breadwinner to support the family.

A. a person who bakes bread every morning

B. a person who goes out to work to earn money

C. a bakery-owner

D. a person who delivers bread to make money

20. We do not whistle or clap our hands to get the person‟s attention. That is considered

impolite and even rule.

A. offensive B. polite C. informal D. terrific

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

21. She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students.

A. strict B. outspoken C. firm D. tactful

22We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being.

A. revealed B. frequented

C. accessible D. lively

Read the following passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

The language of clothes.

We don‟t only choose clothes to make us look (1) ………., we also use them to tell the world about

our personality. The clothes we wear and our (3) ……..as a whole give other people useful information

about what we think and how we feel. If we feel cheerful, we usually wear colorful clothes and if we

feel (6) …………we sometimes put on dark clothes. But why do teenagers wear black so frequently?

Is it because they feel miserable all the time ? This is unlikely to be the case. It is probably just because

it is (9) ………to wear black, and young people they are real fans of (10) ……….

23. a. attract b. attractive c. attractively d. attraction

24. a. appear b. appearance c. appeared d. appearing

25. a. depress b. depressed c. depressing d. depression

26. a. fashion b. fashioner c. fashionable d. fashioned

27. a. fashion b. fashionable c. fashioner d. fashioned

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

In the early years of television, educational specialists believed that it would be very useful in

teaching and learning. Many schools have brought television sets, intending to use them effectively to

improve the quality of education; but actually they are rarely used properly in classrooms. Meanwhile,

children spending the majority of their out-of-school hours watching TV and their typical school days

proceed as if television did not exist.

There are some explanations for the failure of television to get the interest of the teachers.

Firstly, the schools that purchased television sets have not set aside money for equipment repairs and

maintenance so these television sets are sooner and later out of work. Secondly these schools have not

found an effective way to train teachers to integrate television into their ongoing instructional

programs. Lastly, most teachers do not regard the quality of television and its usefulness in the

classroom.

Teachers at the schools work hard for at least twelve years to train their students to become

good readers. However, according a recent statistics, teenagers seldom spend their free time reading

books and newspapers but watching television instead.

28. The text is about:

A. the use of television at schools. B. teaching and learning television

C. educational specialists. D. watching TV outside school. 18

29. When TV first appeared, educational specialists . . . . . . . .

A. did not appreciate it. B. did not appreciate it.

C. believed it would be useful for schooling. D.banned children from watching TV.

30. According to the text, TV . . . . . . . . .

A. has not been used properly in classrooms.B. has been used effectively in classrooms.

C. has not existed in classrooms. D. has not attracted students‟ interest.

31. There are..explanations for the failure of television to get the interest of the teachers.

A. two B. three C. four D. five

32. Children spend their free time . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A. reading books B. reading newspapers.

C. learning foreign languages D. watching TV.

II. Writing

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

33. I am sorry, I don‟t understand the instructions on the packet.

I wish …………………………………………………………….

34. They gave Martha a lot of presents on her birthday.

A lot of presents . …………………………………………………

35. 'Let's play football this afternoon," Peter said to me.

Peter suggested…………………………………………………

36. The woman comes from Manchester. My teacher is talking with her over there.

The woman with………………………………………………..

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentences including the

WORD given

37. Thankfully, Diana doesn't need to have an operation. NO

...........................................................................................................................................

38. The minister had to resign because of ill health. LED

............................................................................................................................................

39.You will benefit from seeing the doctor if you've just got a cold. WORTH

............................................................................................................................................

40.I'm seeing the nutritionist at three tomorrow. APPOITMENT

.........................................................................................................................................

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Năm học 2019-2020

I. Multiple choice:

Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by

circling A, B, C, or D:

1. A. books B. cats C. maps D. dogs

2. A. tidal B. gift C. bill D. public

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D

3. A. century B. conclusion C. available D. ambition

4.A. contain B. achieve C. improve D. visit

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

5. My mother told me to watch the milk and don't let it boil over.

A. told B. to watch C. don't let D. over

6. You had better learn English before apply for the job.

A. for the job B, learn C. apply D. had better

7. Mrs. Young felt unhappy because her son got a good mark in Math.

A. got B. mark C. in D. unhappy

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

8. I want to have my suit …… . I‟m going to a wedding on Saturday.

A. cleaned B. cleaning C. clean D. to clean

9. He was made _________ for two hours.

A. to wait B. wait C. waiting D. waited

10. We arrived …… to have some coffee before class.

A. enough early B. early enough C. too early D. early too

11. Do you know _________ ?

A. who how many people go on Sundays to church

B. who go to church on Sundays how many people

C. how many people who go on Sundays to church

D. how many people who go to church on Sundays

12. We watch the cat ________ the tree.

A. climbed B. climb C. had climbed D. was climbing

13. If we had known your new address, we ________ to see you.

A. came B. will come C. would come D. would have come

14. He looked forward to ________ his first pay packet.

A. receive B. have received C. be receiving D. Receiving

15. It took weeks to get used to …… someone else around.

A. have B. having C. had D. has

16…… he comes in half an hour, I shall go alone.

A. If B. Unless C. Because D. When

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

17. Man: “Can I help you with your luggage. Madam?"

Woman: “……………”

A. Oh, thank you B. Oh, you're night.

C. It must be boring. I'm afraid D. Poor you!

18. Stranger: “Excuse me, where‟s the nearest post office?”

Mr. Johnson: “……………” 20

A. You can see in your dictionary. B. It‟s over there. Next to the cinema.

C. Take a taxi, please. D. By bus.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

19. Did your son pass the university entrance examination?

A. make up B. get along C. go up D. get through

20. The police are looking into the murder.

A. redoing B. investigating C. doing D. ignoring

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

21. I want you to carry on with the project while I am out of town.

A. bring B. end C. abandon D. stop

22. I felt let down when I didn't receive a birthday card from my sister.

A. happy B. interested C. disappointed D. bored

Read the following text carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

Dear Rob,

How are you? What have you been up to? Sorry I haven't written to you (33) ages, but

I've been really busy recently with end-of-term exams. You know what it's like! I've also been

rehearsing for the Christmas show, which starts next week.

Guess what I'm in hospital. Don't panic. I'm not seriously ill. I tell off (34) ____________, I was

playing tennis and broke my arm. Anyway, I'm only in for a day or two. Luckily my injury won't stop

me (35) ____________ in the show.

The family is all fine. Mom's been working really (36) ____________ She doesn't get home to

late. Dad's bought a new car-well. I say "new", but actually it's about ten years old. Christ has got a

new computer and spends (37)____________ of the time playing computer games.

23. A from B. at C. for D. since

24. A. how B. when C. where D. what

25. A sing B. sang C. to sing D. singing

26. A. quickly B. badly C. hard D. fast

27: A. almost B. number C. a lots D. most

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

The country is more beautiful than a town and pleasanter to live in. Many people think so and

go to the country for the summer holidays though they can not live there all the year round. Some have

a cottage built in a village so that they can go there whenever they can find the time.Almost every

village has a church, the round or square tower of which can be seen from many miles around.

Surrounding the church is the churchyard where people are buried.

The Village green is a wide stretch of grass, and houses or cottages are built round it. Country

life is now fairly comfortable and many villages have the water brought through pipes into house.

Most villages are so close to some small towns that people can go there to buy what they can't

find in the village shops.

28. What can be easily seen in most villages?

A. a church B. a tower C. a shop D. a cottage

29. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. Many villagers now have water inside their homes.

B. People are buried near the village church.

C. Many English people prefer living in the country. 21

D. People can buy anything from the village shops.

30. What does the word “it” refer to?

A. grass B. a cottage C. a house D. the village green

31. When do people often spend holidays in the country?

A. in summer B. in spring C. in autumn D. in winter

32. What is the best title for the passage?

A. The English countryside B. Advantages of country life

C. Things in an English village D. Summer holidays in England

II. Writing

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

33. My sister started learning English 5 years ago.-> My sister has

..................................................................

34. My cousin often visited me when he lived in Hanoi.-> My cousin used

.....................................................

35. “Do you go to school on Sunday?” my friend asked.-> My friend asked

.....................................................

36. They built a supermarket near the airport last year.-> A supermarket

............................................................

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word

given in brackets. Do not change the words in anyway.

37. It's possible Karen didn't hear her name being called. (might)

→ Karen .…………………………………… ……………… her name being called.

38. “Don‟t forget to lock the house when you go out, William,” his mother said. (reminded)

→ William‟s mother …………………………………………… when he went out.

39. Nobody expected her to lose, but she did. (against)

→ Against .……………………………………… …………………….. she lost

40. Promise to look after it and you can borrow my tennis racquet. (long)

→ You can borrow my tennis racquet, ……………………………. to look after it.

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I. Multiple choice:

Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by

circling A, B, C, or D:

1. A. opened B. closed C. contained D. finished

2. A. laughter B. sightseeing C. daughter D. fight

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D

3. A. businessman B. secretary C. secondary D. artificial

4. A. dangerous B. opposite C. interested D. umbrella

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

5. They asked a lot of questions, checked their figures, and came up with a best solution. A

B C D

6. Jane, accompanied by her classmates, are taking part in an English speaking contest A

B C D

7. This telephone isn‟t as cheap the other one, but it works much better.

A B C D

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

8. The camera……….. Sarah bought yesterday was made in Japan.

A. who B. which C. where D. Who

9. If I knew how to repair the machine, I ………….you.

A. would help B. will help C. help D. helped

10. 'Well, your sister has never cooked well,…………?” Aunt Alice asked me.

A. hasn't she B. has she C. doesn't she D. Does she

11.The church near our school…………. in the 16

th

century.

A. was built B. was building C. built D. builds

12.The farewell party ended …………… 11.30 p.m. We were all tired but very happy.

A. in B.on C. at D. Of

13.Cathy got up early. …………….. , she did not catch the train.

A. Therefore B. However C. Although D. So

14. …………. is a festival which is celebrated in late March or early April in Israel and by all Jewish

people.

A. Christmas B. Passover C. Easter D. Thanksgiving

15. If you want to take a space trip, you must be in excellent ……………. condition.

A. physics B. physically C. physical D. Physic

16. I suggest that we should ______ people from catching fish by using electricity.

A. let B. relate C. prohibit D. encourage

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

17. Laura: “Would you mind closing the window, Ben? It‟s getting cold.”

Ben: “……………….”

A. No, of course not. B. Yes, I would C. Thanks. It‟s really encouraging D. Sure

18. Alice is talking to Mary about their plan of the weekend.

Alice: "How about visiting the church this weekend?" Mary: "......"

A. Well done B. Not at all C. That's a good idea D. No, thanks

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. 23

19. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt you. Please, go on and finish what you were saying.

A. talk B. quit C. continue D. stop

20. They decided to postpone their journey till the end of the month because of the epidemic.

A. take up B. turn round C. put off D. do with

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

21. My father gave up smoking two years ago.

A. liked B. continued C. stopped D. enjoyed

22. I want you to carry on with the project while I am out of town.

A. bring B. end C. abandon D. stop

Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

LEARNING HOW TO LEARN

There is usually ope important subject missing from most school timetables. Very few students

are (23)________ how to organize their learning and how to make the best use of their time. Let's take

some simple examples. Do you know how to (24)________ up words in a dictionary, and do you

understand all of the (25)________ the dictionary contains? Can you take notes quickly and can you

understand them alter ? For some reasons, many schools give learners no (26)________ with these

matters. Teachers ask students to memorize pages from books, but doo't explain how to do it. Learning

by heart can be useful but it is important to have a genuine understanding of a subject. You can

(27)________ a lot of time memorizing books, without understanding anything about the subject.

23: A learnt B. educated C. taught D. graduated

24: A. find B. research C. look D. get

25: A. themes B. subjects C. advice D. information

26: A. help B. instruction C.teaching D. ability

27: A. tell B. pass C. waste D. want

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

English is my mother tongue. Besides, I can speak French and Spanish. I studied the two languages

when I was at high school. Now, I am still learning Spanish at the University, As for me mastering a

foreign language is not easy. After studying a language, practice is very necessary and useful.

Travelling to the country where the target language is spoken is very helpful, but if you carinot speak

the language well enough you will certainly have troubles. I also frequently go to the movies, watch

television, listen to the radio in the language I am trying to learn. Reading is another good way to

learn, Books are good, but I personally think newspapers and magazines are better. However, getting

some knowledge of the language is the most important thing. Grammar and vocabulary should be

mastered first.

28. How many languages can the writer speak?

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D.4

29. The writer has learnt Spanish ____________

A. in Spain B. at high school C. at university D. B and C

30. Travelling may cause troubles if__________

A. you cannot speak the language well enough.

B. you can speak the language well enough

C. you can speak the language badly enough

D. you can communicate in the target language.

31. Some useful ways to practice your target language are______

A. listening to the radio and watching TV in the language. 24

B. reading books in the language. C. seeing films in the language. D.all are correct.

32. The most important thing is_____________

A. mastering grammar and vocabulary B. getting some knowledge of the language

C. practicing speaking D. reading books and newspapers

II. Writing

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

33. "Let's organize a sponsored cycling race.=> The children suggested.............................

34. He is extremely rich but very mean.=> In spite.......................................................

35. You'd better not touch that switch=> If I...............................................................

36. I'd rather you didn't smoke here. => Would you mind........................................

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word

given in brackets. Do not change the words in anyway.

37. Mary speaks English better than her sister. (AS)

_______________________________

38. Although Peter tried hard, he couldn't start his car. (MATTER)

______________________________

39. It was such a cold day that we stayed indoors. (SO)

_________________________________

40. We are noticing a rise in the cost of living again. (APPEARS)

__________________________________

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I. Multiple choice:

Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by

circling A, B, C, or D:

1. A. junior B. humour C. stew D. purify

2. A. recite B. refund C. reconcile D. reproduce

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D

3. A. relax B. recognize C. realize D. relatively

4. A. permanent B. power C. permission D. carpet

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

5. These televisions are quite popular in Europe, but those ones are not.

A B C D

6. Nora hardly never misses an opportunity to play in the tennis tournaments.

A B C D

7. Many people believe that New York is the most great city in America.

A B C D

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

8. You should pay ………….to what the instructor is saying.

A. attendance B. intention C. convention D. attention

9. Hung……………….go fishing with his uncle when he lived in the countryside.

A. used to B. is used to C has used to D. who used to

10. If I ……………..you, I'd take some rest before the game tomorrow

A. am B. could be C. were D. would be

11. You have never been to Ha Long Bay,…………..?

A. have you B. haven't you C. you have D. you haven't

12. If only I……………… play the guitar as well as you.

A. would B. shall C. could D. might

13. There's no need to be nervous. You're quite capable……………. your final exam.

A. of passing B. passing C. to pass D. pass

14. As she arrived at the theatre, she remembered that she………to meet a friend somewhere else

A. promised B. had promised C. has promised D. promised

15. If you have finished the test, you……………the room

A. would B. may leave C. may be leaving D. could leave

16. I wish you……………… me how to do this exercise

A. can help B. will help C. could help D. should help

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

17. Hai Anh: “_______” Minh Phuong: “Why not?”

A. You should cook the meal now B. How about cooking the meal now?

C. Have you cooked the meal? D. We‟d better be cooking the meal.

18. _Sue: “Thank you very much for your donation.” _Peter: “______”

A. Yes, do it now B. Sure, I‟ll do it

C. Not a chance D. It‟s my pleasure

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. 26

19. The bomb exploded in the garage; fortunately no one hurt.

A. put on B. went off C. got out D. kept up

20. What may happen if John will not arrive in time?

A. go along B. go out C. put on D. turn up

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

21. Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.

A. failed to pay B. paid in full

C. had a bad personality D. was paid much money

22. Did your son pass the university entrance examination?

A. make up B. get along C. go up D. fail

Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

Computers are helpful (14).....many ways. First, they are fast. They can work with information

(15).....more quickly than a person. Second, computers can work with a lot of information at the same

time. Third, they can keep information for a long time. They do not forget things that the common

people do. Moreover, computers are (18)......always correct. They are not perfect, but they usually do

not (19).......mistakes.

Recently. it is important to know about computers. There are a number of things to learn. Some

companies have classes (20)......work. In addition, most universities offer day and night courses in

Computer Science. Another way to learn is from a book, or from a friend. Within a few hours of

practice, you can work with computers. You may not be an expert, but you can have fun.

23. A. in B. by C. through D. oil

24. A. hardly B. even C. whole D. entirely

25. A. most B. mostly C. almost D. hardly

26. A. do B. take C. make D.have

27. A. at B. in C. for D. with

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

One of the most urgent environmental problems in the world today is the shortage of clean

water. Having clean drinking water is a basic human right. However, acid rain, industrial pollution and

garbage have made many sources of water undrinkable. Lakes, reservoirs and even entire seas have

become vast pools of poison. Lake Baikal in Russia is one of the largest lakes in the world. It contains

a rich variety of animals and plants, including 1,300 rare species that do not exist anywhere else in the

world. Yet, they are being destroyed by the massive volumes of industrial effluent which pour into the

lake every day. Even though laws have been made, the government do not have the power to enforce

them. Most industries simply ignore the regulations. The Mediterranean Sea occupies 1% of the

world's water surface, but it is the dumping ground for 50% of all marine pollution. Almost 16

countries regularly throw industrial wastes a few miles off shore.

Water is free to everyone. A few years ago people thought that the supply of clean water in the

world was limitless. Today, many water supplies have been ruined by pollution and sewage. Clean

water is now scarce, and we are at last beginning to respect this precious source. We should do

something now.

28: According to the writer, one environmental problem in the world today is ________

A. safe water shortage B. pools of poison

C. industrial pollution D. population explosion

29: What is the serious problem of Lake Baikal in Russia?

A. It has 1,300 rare species that do not exist anywhere else in the world. 27

B. It is one of the largest lakes that contains a variety of animals and plants.

C. It is polluted by massive volumes of industrial wastes discharged into it.

D. It is the only lake in Russia whose source of water is not drinkable.

30: What does the word "them" in the passage refer to?

A. laws B. the government C. animals D. plants

31: How many countries throw industrial wastes into the Mediterranean Sea regularly

A. nearly 16 B. exactly 16 C. over 16 D. more than 16

32: What is the message to the readers?

A. We should take action to protect our water sources.

B. We should take all water sources into account.

C. We should limit the use of water sources.

D. We should encourage people to use safe water.

II. Writing

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

33. “I wouldn‟t go swimming on a day like that if I were you”, Brain said to Tom.

-> Brain advised..………………………………………………………………………

34. I don‟t have a car.

-> I wish…..………………………………………………

35. Don‟t tell anyone if we let you into the secret.

-> Don‟t tell anyone if you...………………………………

36. He used to work harder, didn‟t he?

-> Did he…...……………………………………………….

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word

given in brackets. Do not change the words in anyway.

37. I wish I could do a hundred press-ups in one go. (ABLE )

................................................................................................................................

38. Do you think I should reduce the amount of chocolate I eat. (ON)

...........................................................................................................................

39. I lost my keys once before this month. (SECOND)

..............................................................................................................................

40. It's a waste of time denying that you did it when we've got proof. (POINT)

...........................................................................................................................

.

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I. Multiple choice:

Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by

circling A, B, C, or D:

1. A. occasion B. collection C. opinion D. pagoda

2. A. earthquake B. ethnic C. weather D. health

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D

3. A. appliance B. activity C. adventure D. average

4. A. favorite B. government C. influence D. identify

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

5. It is ten years since we have said goodbye to them.

A. is B. have said C. since D. to

6. Miss Hoa stopped to type the letter when she saw me coming.

A. type B. the C. me D. coming

7. Happiness is a most important thing in my life.

A. a B. in C. thing D. my

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

8. I wish I......a bit taller now so I can apply for a job.

A. am B. will be C. were D. had been

9. Paul Mauriat plays the piano. He is a......

A. music B. musical C. musically D. musician

10. The electric light bulb......by Edison in 1879.

A. invented B. is invented C. was invented D. has invented

11. She'll be coming tonight. ......I don't know exactly when.

A. although B. because C. unless D. when

12. We stopped......bought some fruit.

A. and B. but C. or D. so

13. I am very interested......mathematics.

A. at B. about C. in D. on

14. The people......called yesterday want to buy the house.

A. what B. whose C. whom D. who

15. We are glad...... .

A. you gain the scholarship B. that you gain the scholarship

C. that you to gain the scholarship D. to that you gain the scholarship

16. I......for them even if they......me twice my current salary.

A. will work - pay B. wouldn't work - pay

C. work - will pay D. wouldn't work - paid

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

17: What do you think of the newly discovered cave? -

A. Never mind B. By the way

C. Oh, fantastic D. That's right

18. "Hi, Anna You are going to the park. Can I come too?

A. I see B. Of course you can

C. Oh, I understand D. Well-done

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is 29

CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

19. It took me a very long time to recover from the shock of her death.

A. turn off B. take on C. get over D. keep up with

20. Frank never turns up on time for a meeting.

A. calls B. arrives C. reports D. prepares

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

21. He looks healthy enough.

A. sick B. strong C. ugly D. slim

22. I study many subjects such as Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Vietnamese Literature, History,

Geography etc.

A. learn B. teach C. see D. review

Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

Today, there (23) ……….a TV set in nearly every home. People watch TV every day.

Americans watch television about 35 hours a week. However, is television good (24) ………..bad for

you?

People have different answers to this question. Some say that there is a lot of violence on TV

today, the programs are terrible and people do not get any exercise (25) …………they only sit and

watch TV. others (26) …………. that TV programs bring news from ail over the world and help you

leam many useful things. Thanks to TV people learn about life (27) …………other countries, and it

helps people relax after a long hard working day.

23. A. are B. Is C. was D. be

24. A. or B. but C. and D. so

25. A. though B. despite C. because D. so

26. A. talk B. think C. ask D.Tell

27. A. at B. on C. in D. of

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

During the teenage years, many young people can at times be difficult to talk to .They often

seem to dislike being questioned. They may seem unwilling to talk about their work in school. This is

a normal development at this age , though it can be very hard for parents to understand. It is part of

becoming independent of teenagers trying to be adult while they are still growing up . Young people

are usually more willing to talk if they believe that questions are asked out of real interest and not

because people are trying to check up on them .

Parents should do their best to talk to their sons and daughters about school work and future

plant but should not push them to talk if they don't want to . Parents should also watch for the danger

signs: some young people in trying to be adult may experiment with sex, drugs, alcohol, or smoking.

Parents need to watch for any signs of unusual behaviour which may be connected with these and get

help if necessary.

28.This passage is taken from a…

A. handbook for parents B. school timetable

C. teenage magazine. C. book for children

29. Why do adults sometimes find teenagers difficult to talk to…..

A. because most teenagers are quiet

B. because teenagers don't want to talk to other people.

C. because teenagers think adults are not honest

D. because most teenagers hate adults.

30. When can you expect young people to be more talkative than usual. 30

A. When people talk to them because they are really interested and not just checking on them.

B. When adults give them a lot money to spend.

C. When adults talk to them about something other than their work in school.

D. When adults talk to them about sex, alcohol and drugs.

31. Some teenagers experiment with drinking bad smoking because

A. cigarettes and alcohol are available everywhere.

B. cigarettes and alcohol are cheap

C. women like smoking and drinking men

D. they regard them as a mark of adulthood

32. The word BEHAVIOUR in the passage most nearly means

A. feeling B. manners C. activities D. reaction.

II. Writing

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

33. Have they ever been to the Philippines?

=> They…………………………………………………………………………………?

34. “We are learning English at this moment.” Nam said.

=> Nam said………………………………………………………………………….

35. As it doesn

‟

t rain in winter, people in this area lack water.

=> It doesn

‟

t……………………………………………………………………………

36. We must answer this letter immediately.

=> This letter……………………………………………..…………………………..

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word

given in brackets. Do not change the words in anyway.

37. I haven‟t decided whether to move or not yet. (made)

I haven‟t …………………………………………….………to move or not yet.

38. “You can go home early”, the teacher said to the class. (let)

The teacher ………………………………………………………… early.

39. The boss said that it was Jane‟s fault that the letter had been lost. (blamed)

The boss ……………………………………………..……… the letter.

40. Our two sons have a good relationship with each other. (get)

Our two sons ………………………………………….……………….. each other

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I. Multiple choice:

Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by

circling A, B, C, or D:

1. A. paper B. receipt C. complain D. envelop

2. A. official B. ocean C. convenient D. precious

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D

3. A. secretary B. necessary C. classify D. vocabulary

4. A. ambitious B. dangerous C. mysterious D. intelligent

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

5. Both cattle or railroads helped build the city of Chicago.

A B C D

6. Mrs. Adams was surprise that her son and his friend had gone to the mountains to ski.

A B C D

7. The letter was sent by special delivery must be important.

A B C D

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

8. It is important today that students should learn one or two languages.

A. abroad B. overseas C. mother D. foreign

9. Last week, we spent an day at my uncle's farm.

A. enjoy B. enjoyable C. enjoyed D. enjoys

10. Scientists now can predict a volcanic ……………

A. eruption B. erupt C. erupts D. erupted

11. The boy is wearing the white shirt is my new classmate.

A. who he B. that he C. who D. which

12. The children enjoy the buffaloes on the field.

A. riding B. rode C. ride D. rides

13. Jeans have never been out of fashion people began to wear them in 1960s.

A. So B. and C. although D. or

14. My mother asked me why so tired.

A. I was B. was I C. am I D. I am

15. The local police are still missing villagers after the storm.

A. giving up B. looking for C. turning on D. going on

16. If Daniel his exam, he will celebrate with his friends.

A. passes B. pass C. passed D. will pass

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

17: Mr. West Hello. Can I help you? - Emma

A. I know it's difficult to remember B. Yes, It's on Saturday

C. Oh no, It's too expensive D. Yes, please I'm looking for a book

18. -Tom: "It's a lovely day. Shall we go for a walk?"

- Mike: __________

A. You're welcome. B. All right.

C. You're right. D. Enjoy yourself.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. 32

19. He resembles his father in many ways.

A. turns off B. takes on C. goes over D. takes after

20. We‟ll buy you a cat, but you must promise to take care of it properly.

A. put on B. go off C. take after D. look after

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

21. I‟m interested in teaching profession because I love working with children.

A. unconcerned B. worried C. unhappy D. bored

22. We live in a small flat above the corner shop in Tay Son Street.

A. huge B. immense C. titanic D. big

Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

Today our (23) __________ of food and what it does for our bodies is far more advanced than that

of the ancient. Now we know (24) __________ vitamins and how each kind of vitamins helps in the

growth of a particular part of our bodies. There are on the market all kinds of vitamin pills one can take

to make up for one's lack of certain important things (25) __________ are needed for normal health.

Of course, if we eat well and properly, the food that we eat will take care of our bodies without these

pills. Just take vitamin pills if our doctor tells us that our bodies are short of something that (26)

__________ by them. Generally speaking, everything that we eat does some good to our bodies, but if

we eat too much of one kind of food and pay no (27) __________ to others, we may have too much of

one kind of chemical substance and not enough of others. Then, we may be in trouble. Therefore the

best advice about what to eat is that we should eat all kinds of food but never too much.

23. A. knowledge B. know C. knowledgeable D. knowledgeably

24. A. in B. for C. about D. on

25. A. who B. which C. whom D. whose

26. A. can supply B. supply C. can be supplied D. supplied

27. A. attraction B. action C. vision D. attention

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the

dominant language of international communication. English as we know it today emerged around

1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman

invasion of 1066. Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not

extended even as far as two centuries, English began to spread around the globe as a result of

exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work. Thus, small enclaves of

English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world. As these communities

proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking and

diplomacy.

Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is English.

Two - thirds of the world‟s science writing is in English, and English is the main language of

technology, advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers - Today there are more

than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are nonnative speakers, constituting

the largest number of nonnative users than any other language in the world.

51. What is the main topic of this passage?

A. The French influence on the English Language.

B. The English history.

C. The expansion of English as an international language.

D. The use of English for science and Technology. 33

52. Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England?

A. in 1066 B. around 1350 C. before 1600 D. after 1600

53. According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the

world except.

A. the slave trade B. the Norman invasion C. missionaries D. colonization

54. The word “enclaves” in line 6 could be best replaced by which of the following.

A. communities B. organizations C. regions D. countries

55. The word “proliferated” in line 7 is closest in meaning to which of the following

A. prospered B. organized C. disbanded D. expanded

II. Writing

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

33: “Turn off the faucets after using". said the mother.

The mother told ……………………………………….

34: They have finished their French exercise since yesterday.

Their French exercise...................................................

35: I think you should hand in your homework on time

If I were you, ………………………………………..

36: No boy in my class is more handsome than Ba.

Ba is ...............................................................................

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word

given in brackets. Do not change the words in anyway.

37. Nga didn‟t go to school. She was ill. (Because)

->.......................................................................................................................

38. “I think we should turn on the TV to watch the weather forecast” (suggest + V-ing)

->……...............................................................................................................

39. I felt so tired last night. I tried to finish all my homework before going to bed. (However)

-> ……………….. ............................................................................................

40. Ha wants to get lots of money. She must work harder. (If)

-> ……...............................................................................................................

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I. Multiple choice:

Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by

circling A, B, C, or D:

1. A. climate B. pipe C. trick D. tidal

2. A. nuclear B. tunic C. humour D. pollute

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D

3. A. yesterday B. applicant C. employment D. uniform

4. A. river B. result C. rewrite D. reuse

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

22. They are planning on attending the convention next month and so I am.

A. planning B. attending C. next D. so I am

23. Today was such beautiful day that I couldn't bring myself to complete all my chores.

A. such beautiful B. myself C. to complete D. my chores

24. He has less friends in his classes now than he had last year.

A. less B. his C. than D. last year

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

8. Water can‟t.......here.

A. find B. found C. to find D. be found

9. Vietnam, .......is in the South-east Asia, exports a lot of rice and coffee beans.

A. who B. that C. whose D. which

10. She didn't tell me......she could come or not.

A. whether B. if C. how D. either

11. Do you mind.......me a newspaper on the way home?

A. buy B. to buy C. buying D. bought

12. He has failed so many times, but he won‟t.......

A. give away B. give out C. give back D. give up

13. I am looking forward to.......from you soon, John.

A. hear B. be heard C. hearing D. heard

14. He asked me what.......and how......?

A. was I doing - I live B. am I doing - live

C. I was doing - I lived D. I am doing - I lived

15. Why.......spend more time on English pronunciation?

A. we don't B. we shouldn't C. don't we D. should we not

16. Since the computer......, it has made considerable changes to our daily life.

A. was invented B. has invented C. invented D. is invented

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

17. Marie and Phil are talking at recess.

Phil: "Would you like to go swimming with us?"

Marie: ".................."

A. I'd love to, but I don't feel well today B. It's kind of you

C. No, I don't like D. Yes, I'd like

18. - Lan: "How long does it take you to go to school?"

- Hoa: "_________"

A. by motorbike B. 30 minutes 35

C.30 kilometers D. to the West of the city

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

19. Do you have to light up another cigarette? I thought you were trying to cut down.

A. burn B. illuminate C. save D. smoke

20. I couldn't make out what he had talked about because I was not used to his accent.

A. stand B. understand C. write D. interrupt

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

21. Our neighbors have always been very friendly towards us.

A. cool B. hot C. warm D. mad

22. Choose the answer A, B, or C that best suits the meaning of the italicized word(s).

A. lastly B. late C. worst D. weakly

Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

The International Space Station (ISS) is a large spacecraft which was launched in 1998. It

orbits the Earth and is the place where astronauts live and conduct research in a microgravity (25)…..

Below is about the day in the life of an astronaut aboard the International Space

Station.Astronauts sleep in sleeping bags. The microgravity makes them (26)…… . They have to

attach themselves so they don‟t float about.

Hair is washed with a “rinseless” shampoo that does not need water. For toothbrushing, a small

amount of water is used with toothpaste and then swallowed.

The crew spend their day doing science experiments. They also carry out checks for the

maintenance of the station. The Mission Control Centre on Earth warns their operations.

The astronauts eat various foods (29)……fruits, nuts, chicken, beef, seafood, brownies, salt and

pepper (in liquid forms), etc. Drinks include coffee, tea, and fruits juice (all packaged). Foods can be

heated up or kept cool with special machines.

A popular pastime while orbiting Earth is (30)……looking out of the windows to admire its

beauty. In their free time, astronauts exercise, watch movies, play music, read books, play cards, and

talk to their families.

How are astronauts trained? Anyone can apply to train as an astronaut as long as they have a

bachelor‟s degree in science, mathematics or engineering, experience as a jet pilot, and are in good

health If they get accepted, there are several phases of training. The first phase requires them to pass a

swimming test in a flight suit. They take parabolic flights that produce weightlessness. They also learn

about various spaceship systems. In the second phase, they are trained to operate spacecraft systems

and deal with emergencies. The training often (32)……in a water tank laboratory so that trainees

become familiar with crew activities in simulated microgravity in order to perform spacewalks.

(Adapted from TiếngAnh 9, p. 52, Giao Duc Publishing House)

23. A. environment B. area C. sky D. society

24. A. weight B. weightless C. overweight D. weighty

25. A. as for B. because of. C. such as D. in spite of

26. A. simple B. simply C. simplicity D. simpler

27. A. arrives at B. cares for C. takes place D. looks after

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

Education in England Every child in England between the age of five and fifteen must attend

schools. There are three main types of educational institutions, primary (elementary) schools,

secondary schools, and universities. 36

Like most countries in the world, there are two types of schools in England, independent

schools (fee-paying schools) and state schools in which students do not have to pay tuition fees. In

both types, attendance is compulsory. Morning classes begin at nine o dock and last until half past four

in the afternoon. After classes, most English children often stay at school and take part in

extracurricular activities like sports, singing and dancing. Schools are open five days a week. On

Saturdays and Sundays there are no lessons. There are holidays at Christmas, Easter and in summer. In

London as in all cities there are two grades of schools for those who will go to work at fifteen: primary

schools for boys and girls between the ages of five and eleven, and secondary schools for children

from eleven to fifteen.

Besides such compulsory lessons as reading, writing, the English language, English literature,

English history, geography, science, and nature study, children in England can take many optional

subjects like drawing, painting, singing, or woodwork to develop their aptitudes.

28. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. Entertainment for children in England B. Education in England

C. State schools in England D. Compulsory lessons

29. The writer mentions all of the following types of educational institutions EXCEPT________.

A. primary schools B. secondary schools C. kindergartens D. high schools

30. "Sports" is mentioned in the reading passage as

A. a compulsory lesson B. an extracurricular activity

C. an optional subject D. a bad subject

32. Which types of schools do 14-year-old children often attend?

A. primary schools B. universities C. secondary schools D. high schools

32. The word "optional" in paragraph 3 is CLOSEST in meaning to

A. not required B. not free C. unintentional D. bad

II. Writing

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

33. It is thought that the Prime Minister is considering raising taxes.

The Prime Minister.................................................................

34. It is the weakness of the foundations that leads to the collapse of the building.

If...........................................................................................

35. Could you tell me the time of the last train to London?

Could you tell me when.......................................................?

36. He was very sorry that he didn't see Audrey on her trip to London.

He greatly regretted..............................................................

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word

given in brackets. Do not change the words in anyway.

37.They say he is able to swim across this river. (swimming)

He ……………………………………………………….

38.They may be there at the meeting, or they may not. (out)

It is ……………………………………………………….

39.“Don‟t forget to hand in the paper by the deadline,” said the teacher. (reminder)

The teacher ………………………………………………

40.Learning English is becoming more and more popular in our city. (increasingly)

It has ……………………………………………………

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I. Multiple choice:

Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by

circling A, B, C, or D:

1. A. clear B. dear C. bear D. near

2. A. hobby B. honest C. honour D. hour

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D

3. A. intermediate B. documentary C. reputation D. communicate

4. A. benefit B. environment C. wonderful D. category

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

5. Why didn‟t you came to my party last night?

A. Why B. didn't you C. came D. last night

6. Furniture makers use glue to hold joints together and sometimes to reinforce it.

A. to hold B. together C. sometimes D. it

7. When did you go last to the theatre?

A. When B. did you C. go last D. the theatre

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

8. You should have a dictionary to.....the words that you don‟t know their meanings.

A. look for B. look up C. look into D. look after

9. Mrs. McCarthy lives in a small flat.....having a lot of money in the bank.

A. although B. in spite C. despite D. even

10. His car......when he was only half way home.

A. broke down B. got down C. broke over D. got over

11. ......to the Internet, we can get the latest information around the world.

A. Together B. Apart C. In addition D. Thanks

12. ......., the chess players began the game.

A. Having taken the seats B. After we had taken our seats

C. Being taken the seats D. Taking the seats

13. My mother always keeps candles in the room......the lights go out.

A. unless B. if C. in case D. though

14. He works for a car factory.......main office is in Chicago.

A. which B. where C. that D. of which

15. The new shopping plaza is advertised as a place......you can find anything you want to buy.

A. where B. which C. from where D. that

16. The plane was half an hour late. .......I managed to come to the meeting in time.

A. In spite B. Despite C. in spite of this D. All are correct

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

17. “ When‟s your birthday, Ann?”

A. on the thirty-one of July B. on the thirty- first of July

C. On July the thirty- one D. in July the thirty- first

18. - Mal: "Could you please do me a favor.”

Hanh: " ____________"

A. No, thanks B. Sure. What can I do for you?

C. Yes, go ahead. B. Yes, please.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is 38

CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

33. If the world‟s tropical forests continue to disappear at their present rate, many animal species will

be extinct.

A. die out B. die from C. die of D. die for

34. Didn‟t they notice the “No Camping” sign?

A. keep up with B. catch sign of C. take advantage of D. keep track of

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

21. Are they happy with their lives or not? Why?

A. tired B. disappointed C. sad D. unlucky

22. Although it‟s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do.

A. dissatisfied B. excited C. shocked D. interested

Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

There are many different ways to improve your reading speaking skills when you study

another language. It's easy to (31) ______ a mistake when you write a letter or speak for the first time.

You can get a friend (39)____ speaks the I them on your phone. Then you can play it back at home and

review Tanguage well and record them on your phone. Then you can play it has label things you use a

lot, like your book (34) ______backpack. This will help you when you try to translate English words

(35)__________ your own language in the future.

23. A. be B. get C. do D. make

24. A. he B. who C. which D. she

25. A. different B. differently C. difference D. differences

26. A. when B. or C. but D. so

27. A. for B. with C. into D. on

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

Sydney is Australia's most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain

Arthur Philips arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770

prisoners). Today there are about 3.6 million people in Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, the

busiest port in the South Pacific and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In Sydney, the

buildings are higher, the colors are brighter and the nightlife is more exciting. There are over 20

excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm climate and cool winter have made it a favorite city for

immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous: its beautiful harbor, the

Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in

1973.

46. Where does the history of Australia begin?

A. South Pacific B. North Pacific C. Britain D. Sydney

47. Which of the following should be the title of the reading passage?

A. Sydney's Opera House B. The history of Sydney

C. Sydney's beaches and harbors D. An introduction of Sydney

48. Which of the following statement is NOT true about Sydney?

A. Sydney is the smallest city in Australia.

B. Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

C. Sydney is the most exciting city in Australia.

D. Sydney is a favorite city for immigrants from overseas.

49. How many beaches are there close to Sydney?

A. Fewer than 20 beaches B. Nearly 20 beaches 39

C. More than 20 beaches D. Less than 20 beaches

50. When was the Sydney Harbor Bridge built?

A. In 1788 B. In 1932 C. In 1973 D. In 1624

II. Writing

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

33. Because Jane was sick, she couldn't come to class.

-> Because of ________________

34. I have worked for this factory for 5 years.

-> I started ___________________

35. We like our uniform very much", the students said.

-> The students said ________________

36. I find his clothes the most irritating thing about him.

-> What_____________

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word

given in brackets. Do not change the words in anyway.

37. I haven‟t decided whether to move or not yet. ( MADE)

……………………………………………………………………………………..

38. Study hard or you can‟t pass the exam. ( IF )

………………………………………………………………………………………

39. Although the team played well, they lost. ( IN SPITE OF)

………………………………………………………………………………………

40.It was a two – hour flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh city. ( FLY)

………………………………………………………………………………..

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I. Multiple choice:

Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by

circling A, B, C, or D:

1. A. elementary B. engineer C. enable D. energy

2. A. disappointed B. reason C. resort D. resolution Choose

the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D

3. A .happy B. picture C. obey D. careful

4. A .fashion B. design C. campus D. gather

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

5. The majority to the news is about violence and scandal

A. The B. to the C. about D. violence

6. That doctor is visited the patient since 5 p.m.

A. That B. is C. the D. since

7. When our vacation, we plan to spend three days scuba diving.

A. When B. plan C. three days D. diving

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

8. Lan is hungry......she hasn't eaten anything all day.

A. because B. if C. although D. so

9. They have......a branch of their business in our town.

A. put up B. put in C. set up D. set in

10. He.....English for four years.

A. has learned B. learned C. learns D. learning

11. They are flying to Sacramento, ..... is the capital city of California.

A. that B. it C. what D. which

12. Let‟s go dancing, .......?

A. shall we B. will we C. do we D. should we

13. Why don‟t you have your car......?

A. wash B. washed C. to wash D. washing

14. Fifty dollars......too much to pay for that shirt.

A. are B. is C. were D. been

15. He used to.......to school by his mother.

A. take B. took C. taking D. be taken

16. She asked me.....I was born in Hue.

A. so B. as C. if D. as if

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

17. - Peter: “Why don‟t we go for a picnic tomorrow?” - Jane: “________.”

A. Yes, please B. You‟re so kind

C. That‟s a good idea D. We don‟t

18. : Nam ......... were you late for school yesterday?

Ha: Because I got up late.

A. When B. How C. What D. Why

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST

in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

19. I couldn't make out what he had talked about because I was not used to his accent. 41

A. stand B. understand C. write D. interrupt

20. The firefighters fought the blaze while the crowd was looking on it.

A. blowing B. watering C. preventing D. watching

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

21. Which ones do you think would be difficult for blind and deaf people?

A. slight B. easy C. light D. soft

22. Which ones do you think would be difficult for blind and deaf people?

A. clear B. sharp-sighted C. smooth D. dauntless

Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger. Many species of

animals are threatened, and could easily become extinct if we do not an effort to protect them.

There are many reasons for this. some cases, animals are hunted for their fur or for other valuable

parts of their bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, alive and sold as per For many animals and

birds, the problem is that their habitat - the place where they live - disappearing, More land is used for

farms, for houses or industry, and there are fewer open space than there once were. Farmers use

powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, these chemicals pollute the environment and

harm wildlife. The most successful animals on earth human beings - will soon be the only ones left

unless we can this problem

23: A. put B. create C make D. do

24: A. In В. То C. For D. With

25: A. are catching B. catch C. are caught D. have caught

26: A. and B. so C. or D. but

27: A. deal B. make C. explain D. solve

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

HURRICANE WHO?

Tropical cyclones are called typhoons in Asia and hurricanes in North an America. These

forms go around like a wheel turning to the left when they ni northern part of the world. They have

wind speeds of 60 kph or more. In the United the Tropical Prediction Center in Miami, Florida keeps

an eye out for hurricanes.

When meteorologists detect a hurricane, they give it a name. They can use ei male or female

name. Why should tropical cyclones have names? The name makes it easy for people to keep up with

information about a hurricane and its possible dangers.

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), an international weather group. decides what names

will be used. The WMO makes lists of names using the English alphabet. Each name on the list starts

with a different letter. The first hurricane of the year gets the first name on that year's list. The second

hurricane gets the next name. For examples if the first hurricane is named Abel, the second might be

named Betty. The name lists do include names beginning with the letters Q, U, X. Y and Z. There

aren't many names that begin with these letters.

Asian countries use a different list, which is made up by the WMO's Typhoon Committee. This

list has a few personal names, but most of the names are of flowers, animals, trees, and other similar

things.

(Reading Challenge 1, Compass Publishing)

28. The word "detect" in the second paragraph means

A. invent B. protect C. prevent D. discover

29. What is the main idea of this passage? 42

A. What tropical cyclones can do B. Who watches for tropical cyclones

C. Why tropical cyclones are named D. How tropical cyclones are named

30. Why should tropical cyclones have names?

A. They are traditional. B. They sound interesting.

C. They keep people informed. D. They are codes for the WMO.

31. Which name would a hurricane NOT have?

A. Veronica B. William C. Rita D. Yanni

32. In which direction do tropical cyclones go around in the northern part of the planet?

A. Down B. The same direction as a clock

C. Up D. The opposite direction of a clock

II. Writing

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

33. They made me wait for the doctor for twenty minutes.

I....................................................................

34. The mat! had left before we arrived at the place.

By the time....................................................

35. This is the first time I have eaten this kind of food.

I haven‟t........................................................

36. Although he has a small salary, he is happy in his life.

In spite..........................................................

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word

given in brackets. Do not change the words in anyway.

37. Susan regrets not going to the airport to say goodbye to her friend. (WISHES)

→ Susan ................................. the airport to say goodbye to her friend.

38.Despite his age, he‟s still working. (RETIRED)

→ He still ………………………….…… despite his age.

39. Despite knowing the area well, I got lost. (EVEN)

→ I got lost ………………………………..the area well.

40. I do not intend to tell you my plans. (OF)

→ I have.................................................... you my plans.

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I. Multiple choice :

Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by

circling A, B, C, or D:

1. A. nets B. kicks C. coughs D. scissors

2. A. king B. know C. knock D. kneel

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D

3. A. community B. architect C. simplify D. comfortable

4. A. concentrate B. emergency C. impression D. expect

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

5. I asked him whose car he borrowed the night before.

A. him B. whose C. borrowed D. the

6.The next important question we have to decide is when do we have to finish our work.

A. important B. have to C. is D. do we have to

7. Mrs. Brown, his children couldn't swim, said that there should be more notices warning people.

A. his children B. swim C. there should be D. warning people

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

8. Ann is very bad-tempered. How do you.....her?

A. put up with B. put with C. put up to D. putting up with

9. If I find your book, I …………..you at once.

A. phoned B. will phone C. would phone D. to phone

10. Wear a helmet when riding a motorbike. Helmets are used......our heads.

A. protect B. to protect C. protecting D. protected

11. My teacher would rather I......the problem by myself.

A. solve B. solved C. solving D. to solve

12. She doesn't call me as often as she.......

A, was to B. get used to C. not used to D. used to

13. .....the moon has no water, its surface responds to the gravitational force of the earth.

A. Therefore B. Except C. However D. Although

14. We first met each other......we were at university.

A. while B. for C. until D. since

15. He would be happy to see you, .......he?

A. will B. would C. wouldn‟t D. won‟t

16. They arc encouraged to participate......sporting activities.

A. at B. in C. with D. for

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

17. Ann: "Your picture is very nice, Tom! I like it much. - Tom: ........

A. It's kind of you to say so. B. That's okay.

C. That would be great D. You're welcome

18. Mary: "______________________?"

Tom: "Tall and thin with blue eyes".

A. How is your new English teacher doing?

B. What does your new English teacher look like?

C. How does your new English teacher look like?

D. What do your English teacher‟s eyes look like ? 44

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

19. He is trying to stop smoking.

A. give off B. give up C. give in D. give away

20. The bomb exploded in the garage; fortunately no one hurt.

A. put on B. went off C. got out D. kept up

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

21. What time do you go to bed?

A. go out B. sit down C. leave for D. get up

22. I don‟t really like getting up early but I have to because I often have lessons at 7.15.

A. lately B. late C. early D. firstly

Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

Electronic games usually consist of software sold in the form of discs and (23)......additional

equipment to be played. Video and computer games are some popular electronic games. People play

video games on hardware systems designed for game playing and usually use television sets as a

viewing screen. People play computer games on a personal computer and view them on the computer's

monitor.

Internet games emerged with the popularity of the Internet. By (24).......online, a player can

participate in (25).......kinds of game activities. In one popular category, known as massively multi

placer role-playing games, thousands of people can · take part in a game at one time. Each person

(26).......a different character in a detailed, imaginary' world. The Internet also provides new ways to

play board games, card games and electronic games. Many websites allow players to find partners and

opponents and to compete in chess, bridge, and many other traditional games. (27)......video and

computer games now include an option to play them online, making it possible to play against

opponents who live in other parts of the world.

23. A. requiring B. require C. requires D. required

24. A. have gone B. go C. going D. to go

25. A. little B. many C. much D. few

26. A. to control B. control C. controls D. controlling

27. A. Most the B. Most C. Almost D. Most of

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

Television and Kids

Television 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.

36. 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

37. According to the passage, watching a lot of TV may 45

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

38. The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to

A. programs B. experts C. kids D. problems

39. The word "occasional" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to

A. very often B. not very often C. always D. everyday

40. 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.

II. Writing

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

33. We couldn't see the paper anywhere.

The paper.......................................

34. Remember to check your luggage.

Don't.............................................

35. No one could know her reaction to the problem.

Her reaction..................................

36. People say that the boy has been saved.

The boy..........................................

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word

given in brackets. Do not change the words in anyway.

37.They think that he worked very hard last year. (THOUGHT)

→ ________________________________________ very hard last year.

38. I don't know what I should review first for the coming test. (TO)

→ ________________________________________ first for the coming test

39. The book is very interesting. I bought it yesterday. (WHICH)

→ ________________________________________

40. They worked all night, but they couldn't finish their reports in time. (ALTHOUGH)

→ _____________________________________________

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I. Multiple choice :

Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by

circling A, B, C, or D:

1. A. typhoon B. roof C. flood D. moon

2. Λ. collapsed B. hiked C. striped D. claimed

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D

3. A. tragedy B. tolerant C. productive D. socialize

4. A. receive B. install C. persuade D. cover

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

5. Energy-saving bulbs should use to save electricity.

A. Energy-saving B. use C. to save D. electricity

6. He tried to go to work in spite of he was ill.

A. tried B. to work C. in spite of D. was

7. There were so much beautiful flowers that I couldn‟t decide what to buy.

A. were B. so much C. decide D. to buy

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

8. She won‟t get married until she......25 years old.

A. is B. will be C. would be D. can be

9. He.......a letter from her yet.

A. don't receive B. didn't receive C. hasn't received D. won't receive

10. Linda made me.......her next week.

A. promise to visit B. to promise to visit

C. promise visiting D. promising visit

11. I can't speak English well. I wish I.....English well.

A. can speak B. could speak C. spoken D. had spoken

12. I don't know what to do. If my mother.......here now, she would help me.

A. is B. be C. will be D. were

13. If you had arrived at the sale early, you......a better selection.

A. would have found B. found C. had found D. would find

14. I often come back to Hanoi, ......I grew up.

A. which B. what C. whose D. where

15. There is a cave in France.......is 1,490 meters deep.

A. that B. who C. what D. it

16. .......the solar system may seem big, it is a very small part of the universe.

A. Despite B. Although C. Even though it D. Because

17. If you don't know her phone number, ......it......in the directory.

A. look - up B. look - out C. find - at D. find - up

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

17. Kate: "I thought the film was really boring." Andy: "___"

A. If you like B. So did I C. I'm afraid not D. I do too

18. Peter: "How often do you go to school?"

Harry:"_______"

A. I go there early B. Everyday except Sunday

C. I don't think so D. I go there by bus 47

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

19. Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.

A. do B. let C. delay D. leave

20. My father gave up smoking two years ago.

A. liked B. continued C. stopped D. enjoyed

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

21. I drink some cups of tea, have a quick breakfast and then lead the buffalo to the field.

A. weak B. strict C. slow D. thin

22. I leave the house at a quarter past five and arrive in the field at exactly 5.30.

A. quickly B. weakly C. successfully D. wrongly

Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

It might sound strange to you but these are some important rules. If you want to pass

examinations, then study grammar ____________(26), if you want to become fluent in English, try to

learn English without studying too much grammar because that will only ____________(27) you down

and confuse you.

You will think about rules when creating sentences ____________ (28) than speaking naturally

like a native speaker. Some native speakers do not know so many grammatical rules as non-native

students.

Everyone can speak at least one language whether they are intelligent or lack some brain

power. This could be achieved by being surrounded by that language at all times. You may notice that

there are also some people ____________(29) study abroad and learn very little. That is because they

go to an English speaking school, but find friends from their own country and don't practice English.

Some others can speak English well ____________(30) they live in an English speaking environment.

26. A. Therefore B. However C. Although D. Though

27. A slow B. make C. get D. think

28. A. more B. better C. rather D. less

29. A. who B. what C. which D. Whose

30. A. but B. because C. so D. and

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

One of the most devastating forces on Earth is a hurricane. A hurricane begins as a tropical

storm. The storm winds blow in circles around a center, called the "eye." Gradually, the winds get

stronger and stronger. A tropical storm becomes a hurricane when the winds are 120 kilometers per

hour or more.

The word "hurricane" comes from Huracan, an evil god of a Central American Indian tribe. In

other parts of the world, hurricanes are known by different names. In East Asia, they are usually called

typhoons, from the Chinese tai-feng, meaning "great wind." In Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, and

Australia, they are known as cyclones. Finally, in the Philippines, they are called baguios.

Few things in nature have as much power as hurricanes. They can destroy coastal areas with heavy

rains and winds of 250 kilometers per hour or more. Sometimes a hurricane causes the ocean to flood

onto land in an event called a storm surge. The total power of a hurricane may be equal to 10,000

nuclear bombs.

Câu 31: The word devastating in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.

A. powerful B. destructive C. natural D. enormous

Câu 32: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? 48

A. Hurricanes always cause a storm surge.

B. Hurricanes have winds of 120 kilometers per hour or higher.

C. All tropical storms become hurricanes.

D. Hurricanes are most common in Central America.

Câu 33: The word “hurricane” in the second paragraph comes from ______.

A. the Philippines B. China C. Central America D. Bangladesh

Câu 34: The dangers of a hurricane include the following EXCEPT

A. earthquake B. storm surge C. heavy rain D. strong winds

Câu 35: Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A. How To Prepare For A Hurricane

B. Some Facts About Hurricanes

C. The Biggest Hurricanes In History

D. The Difference Between Tropical Storms And Hurricanes

II. Writing

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

33. The factory is producing more and more pollution.

More and more............................................

34. He drives carelessly, so he usually has accidents.

He is such...................................................

35. He has been collecting stamps for three years.

He started...................................................

36. I don't really want to go to the museum.

I'd rather.....................................................

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word

given in brackets. Do not change the words in anyway.

37. She didn‟t wake up early, but now she does. (USED)

She _____________________________________________________________ early.

38. They haven‟t talked to each other for two years. (SINCE)

It‟s ____________________________________________________ to each other.

39. She has never heard such a ridiculous lie. (MOST)

It‟s the ____________________________________________________ever heard.

40. He hasn‟t been to school for four days. (ABSENT)

He _____________________________________________ school for four days.

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I. Multiple choice :

Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by

circling A, B, C, or D:

1. A. women B. love C. come D. some

2. A. wealth B. head C. bread D. steal

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D

3. A. organize B. conclusion C. available D. ambition

4. A. contain B. achieve C. improve D. happen

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

5. The teacher, together with 30 students, are going to attend a party this Saturday evening.

A B C D

6. Mr. Lam, whom gave a lecture at our university last week, is a famous physicist.

A B C D

7. I used to stayed with my grandparents on a farm when I was a child.

A B C D

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

8. We went for coffee after we......breakfast.

A. have B. had had C. have had D. would have had

9. ......lots of difficulties, he ultimately succeeds in his project.

A. Even though B. However C. Despite D. Because of

10. If the bus to the airport weren't so late, they......the plane.

A. will catch B. would catch C. caught D. can catch

11. The people to......I spoke vesterday were very friendly.

A. them B. that C. who D. whom

12 . .......her health is not good, she studies very hard.

A. Because B. When C. If D. Although

13. If you hurried, you......

A. will see your son off B. saw your son off

C. would have seen your son off D. would see your son off

14. Because of difficulties in getting a visa, we had to......the idea of visiting the States.

A. take out B. take up C. give out D. give up

15. Auld Lang Syne is a song......is sung on New Year's Eve.

A. which B. it C. whose D. whose

16. They have worked for the company for 5 years……………?

A. haven't they B. didn't they C. have they D. don't they

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

17. Joanna: "What are you going to do this weekend?" - Mark: " __________ "

A. I think it will be interesting B. I plan to visit my aunt

C. I'm very busy now D. I hope it isn't raining

18. Mary: "Thank you for a lovely evening."

- Peter: " ______________."

A. You're welcome B. Have a good day C. Cheers D. Thanks

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. 50

19. I‟ll be back in a minute, Jane. I just want to try out my new tape recorder.

A. resemble B. test C. arrive D. buy

20. He resembles his father in many ways.

A. turns off B. takes on C. goes over D. takes after

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

21. Gradually more children were sent to the class as their parents realized that the teacher was trying

her best to help their poor kids.

A. good B. rich C. strong D. lucky

22. There was a lot of opposition from the parents of the disabled children as they did not believe that

their children could learn anything.

A. doubt B. reply C. regret D. ignore

Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

When you visit London, one of the first things you will see is Big Ben, the famous clock which

can be heard all over the world on the BBC. If the Houses of Parliament hadn't burned down in 1834,

the great clock would never have been erected. Big Ben takes its (23)......from Sir Benjamin Hall who

was responsible (24)......the making of the clock when the new Houses of Parliament were being built.

It is not only of immense size. (25)......is extremely accurate as well. Officials from Greenwich

Observatory have the clock checked twice a day. On the BBC, you can hear the clock when it is

actually striking because microphones (26).......to the clock tower. Big Ben has rarely gone wrong .

Once, however, it failed to give the correct time. A painter who had been working on the tower hung a

pot of paint on one of the hands and slowed it (27)…………..

23. A. place B. name C. fame D. time

24. A. to B. with C. for D. on

25. A. but B. however C. and D. so

26. A. connects B. are connected C. is connected D. connect

27. A. down B. up C. with D. time

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

Out in the Pacific Ocean, 3,700 kilometers from Los Angeles, are the islands of Hawaii, the

fiftieth state of the United States, with its area of 16,700 square kilometers.

The first Hawaiians arrived from other Pacific islands sometime around 100 AD. Then in 1778,

Captain Cook visited Hawaii. He put the islands on his maps of the Pacific Ocean. Then more ships

knew Hawaii and began stopping there for supplies.

In 1820, a small group of people from the eastern United States came to teach the Hawaiian

people about Christianity. They started farms to grow sugar cane and pineapples. Because there were

not enough people to do all the farm work, farm owners brought in Asians - Chinese, Japanese, and

Filipinos.

Later Koreans, Portuguese, and Puerto Ricans also came. More people came from the US

mainland and from other Pacific islands, and Hawaii became an island with traditions from several

countries. People from the various nation groups have married each other, so today the groups are

partly mixed.

Hawaiians are very friendly and always welcome visitors. They celebrate traditional Chinese,

Japanese, and Filipino holidays as well as holidays from The United states. Hawaii is known as the

Aloha State. “Aloha” mean “hello”, “goodbye”, and “I love you” in Hawaiian. /.

28. Hawaii is ............... square kilometers in area.

A. 3,700 B. 1,820 C. 16,700 D. 2,500 51

29. More ships knew Hawaii through .......... and stopped there for supplies.

A. Japanese visitors. B. Christopher Columbus.

C. Captain Cook‟s maps D. Christians.

30. In the early 19th century, many Asians were taken to Hawaii ............

A. to go fishing B. to be holidaymakers

C. to visit attractions D. to do the farm work.

31. Today the various national groups are .............

A. completely mixed B. living in different societies.

C. partly mixed D. completely separated.

32. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. Captain Cook came to Hawaii in 1778.

B. All Hawaiian people have come from Asia .

C. Hawaii is the fiftieth state of the United States.

D. Hawaii is in the Pacific Ocean 3,700 kilometers from Los Angeles.

II. Writing

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

33. Vicky is too young to join the club.

Vicky is not..................................

34. I wrote this essay in three hours.

It took..........................................

35. How long is it since you last saw Ann?

When...........................................

36. You will catch a cold if you don‟t keep your feet dry.

Unless..........................................

Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets.

37. My brother failed his English test. He has to do the test again (therefore)

…………………………………………………………………………………

38. The weather was terrible. We couldn‟t go to the beach (So)

…………………………………………………………………………………

39. Do you like coffee? Do you like coke?(or)

…………………………………………………………………………………

40. Nam got wet. He forgot his raincoat. (Because)

………………………………………………………………………………

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I. Multiple choice :

Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by

circling A, B, C, or D:

1. A. think B. depth C. brother D. mathematics

2. A. laughter B. caught C. taught D. daughter

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D

3.A. contain B. achieve C. improve D. visit

4. A. exchange B. invite C. economic D. embroider

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

5. My teacher of English said I should spend more time for my pronunciation.

A. of B. should C. more time D. for

6. In spite of John came to the show late due to the heavy rain, he could see the main part of the show.

A. In spite of B. to C. due to D. could see

7. Happiness is a most important thing in my life.

A. a B. in C. thing D. my

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

8. I wish I ...... money to help the homeless and poor people.

A. have much B. had much C. had any D. don't have

9. Stormy weather prevented the ferry........the crossing.

A. from making B. to make C. with making D. by making

10. It isn't necessary for students......uniforms today.

A. wearing B. worn C. to be wearing D. to wear

11. My sister studied hard, .......she completed her examination successfully.

A. although B. so C. because D. therefore

12. When she lived in the countryside, she.......in the river.

A. used swim B. used to swimming

C. used to swim D. use to swim

13. Is that the man.............?

A. you lent the money to B. you lend the money

C. whom did you lend the money D. whom you lent the money

14. Tet is a festival........occurs in late January or early February.

A. who B. whom C. which D. what

15. My teacher suggests..... ... lessons to poor children.

A. gave B. giving C. having given D. given

16. I don't know how you can put up.......such bad working conditions.

A. to B. on C. with D. in

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

17. "How was your trip?" - "_____________"

A. Wonderful. B. Thanks. That's very kind of you.

C. That would be great. D. It's my pleasure.

18. 23. "I think we should take a shower instead of a bath to save energy."

- "_____________"

A. Yes, I'd love to. B. Great! Let's do that. 53

C. Yes, thanks. D. I'm sorry, I can't.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

19. Within their home country, National Red Cross and Red Crescent societies assumed the duties and

responsibilities of a national relief society.

A. took on B. got off C. went about D. put in

20. She didn‟t get along with her two brothers.

A. agree with B. hate

C. please with D.have a good relationship with

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

21. Fill each of the blanks below with a suitable word from the reading passage.

A. unimportant B. irrelevant C. uninteresting D. impossible

22. Work with a partner and fill in the blanks with the right questions.

A. sick B. liberal C. unhealthy D. improper

Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

People who live in the industrially advanced and affluent countries of the world take

telecommunication for granted. Computer data with text, graphics and even video clips (15)......been

added to the telephone. Fax, e-mail and modems have become integral parts of office equipment for

most businesses in the developed world. It is important to remember, however, that although North

America, Europe and Japan own about 85 percent of the world's telephones; they have under a quarter

of the world‟s population.

Today, telecommunications are at the center of (17).....international economy. To participate in this

economy, countries need telecommunications to enable them to obtain information and knowledge

which they can use to attract industrial (19).....and find new markets. Businesses and factories need the

telephone and computer because producers and customers may be thousands of kilometers apart.

Regional and national borders are no (20).....barriers to trade. With the trend towards a more

cooperation between countries, global telecommunications increase in importance. They are the key to

development and progress.

23. A. have B. are C. is D. are

24. A. on B. for C. in D.

25. A. an B. the C. some D. a

26. A. investor B. investment C. association D. investigation

27. A. further B. final C. more D. longer

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

The Beatles

In the 1960

s

, the Beatles were probably the most famous pop group in the whole world. Since

then, there have been a great many groups that have achieved enormous fame, so it is difficult now to

imagine how sensational The Beatles were at that time. They were four boys from the north of England

and none of them had any training in music. They started by performing and recording songs by black

Americans and they had some success with these songs. Then they started writing their own songs and

that was when they became really popular. The Beatles changed pop music. They were the first pop

group to achieve great success from songs they had written themselves. After that it became common

for groups and singers to write their own songs. The Beatles did not have a long career. Their first hit

record was in 1963 and they split up in 1970. They stopped doing live performances in 1966 because it

had become too dangerous for them – their fans were so excited that they surrounded them and tried to 54

take their clothes as souvenirs! However, today some of their songs remain as famous as they were

when they first came out. Throughout the world, many people can sing part of a Beatles song if you

ask them.

28. The passage is mainly about

A. how the Beatles became more successful than other groups.

B. why the Beatles split up after 7 years.

D. The Beatles‟ fame and success.

D. many people‟s ability to sing a Beatles song.

29. The four boys of the Beatles

A. came from the same family B. came from a town in the north of England

C. were at the same age. D. received good training in music.

30. What is not true about the Beatles.

A. The members had no training in music.

B. They had long stable career.

C. They became famous when they wrote their own songs.

D. They changed pop music.

31. The word “sensational” is closest in meaning to

A. notorious B. bad C. shocking D. popular

32. The tone of the passage is that of

A. admiration B. criticism C. neutral D. sarcasm

II. Writing

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

33. The police let him leave after they had questioned him.

He was..................................................................

34. I haven‟t seen that man here before.

It's .......................................................................

35. The furniture was so expensive that I didn't buy it.

The furniture was too.............................................

36. I'm always nervous when I travel by air.

Travelling...............................................................

Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets.

37. She can‟t understand me. She is my old acquaintance. (Although)

............................................................

38. We are always proud of my dad. He is the best person in the world. (who)

............................................................

39. He drove very fast. He had an accident. (because of)

............................................................

40. This problem is very difficult. We can‟t solve it now. (so)

............................................................

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I. Multiple choice:

Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by

circling A, B, C, or D:

1. A. ready B. please C. Easter D. beach

2. A. amount B. shout C. round D. route

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D

1. A pattern B. conserve C. revise D. correct

2. A institute B. distinctive C. defensive D. division

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

5. We are having my house paint. That is why there is all this mess.

A B C D

6. I think Helen is accustomed to work eight hours a day.

A B C D

7. After said goodbye to my parents, I went to school with my sister.

A B C D

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

8. You have to pass the examination.......you want to attend the course.

A. if B. or C. in order to D. so

9. She suggested.......to music.

A. listen B. listening C. to listen D. listened

10. Your friends won't be here for long, .......?

A. do they B. won‟t they C. would they D. will they

11. If yοιι.......do that exercise. I'll explain it to you.

A. can B. could C. can't D. couldn't

12. This is the house.......Nam was born.

A. where B. which C. that D. when

13. If I were you, I......stay here longer.

A. didn't B. can't C. would D. will

14. I wish it......rain so often here.

A. doesn't B. don't C. didn't D. did

15. He told me he......leave the city the following day.

A. Will have to B. would have to C. has to D. had to

16. By learning English, you can get access.....the world's development.

A. with B. into C. to D. for

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

17"Let me congratulate you on winning the first prize."- "____________"

A. It's vey good. B. You're welcome.

C. Never mind. D. That's very kind of you to say so.

18. Mai: “ What are you going to do this weekend, Lan?”

- Lan: “ ”

A. I don‟t feel like going out. B. What a great idea!

C. I haven‟t planned yet. D. I went to the beach with my dad.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. 56

19. You don't need a computer. You can get by with the typewriter.

A. understand B. manage with C. buy D. pass with

20. I fell into the water when I tried to get out of the canoe.

A. enter B. start C. climb D. exit

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

21. Look at the illustrations of different parts of a computer system.

A. together B. similar C. average D. pure

22. She was wearing a beautiful dress.

A. unsightly B. dirty C. dusty D. bad

Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

Two British policemen were sent to investigate a flying saucer on March 31, 1989, the day

before April Fool‟s Day. When the policemen arrived at a field in Survey, they saw a small figure

wearing a silver space (23)________ walking out of a spacecraft. Immediately the police ran off in the

opposite direction. Reports revealed that the alien was in fact a small person, and the flying saucer was

a hot air balloon that had been specially built to look (24)________ a UFO by Richard Branson, the

36-year-old chairman of Virgin Records.

Branson had planned to (25) _______ the balloon in London‟s Hyde Park on April 1. However,

a wind change had brought him down in a Survey field. The police received a lot of phone calls from

terrified motorists as the balloon drifted over the motorway. One lady was so (26)_____ by the

incident that she was crying as she was (27)______ the UFO to a radio station.

23. A. suit B. cloth C. denim D. linen.

24. A. like B. as C. for D. after

25. A. fly B. land C. erupt D. collapse

26. A. pleasing B. terrific C. shocked D. amazed

27. A. telling B. saying C. phoning D. describing

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

Smog is a combination of smoke and fog It occurs when gases from burnt fuel mix with fog on

the ground. When heat and sunlight get together with these gases, they form fine, dangerous particles

in the air.

Smog occurs in big cities with a lot of traffic. Particularly, in the summertime, when it is very

hot, smog stays near the ground. It is dangerous to our breathing, and in smoggy areas, we cannot see

very well.

Smog was first discovered in Great Britain in the 19th century, during the beginning of the

Industrial Revolution. At that time, people used coal for heating and cooking. Factories also used coal

to produce iron and steel. Smoke mixed with wet, foggy air and turned yellow. The smog often hung

over cities for many days. It caused lung diseases and breathing problem. Thousands of people died in

London every year.

Today, cities that have a large population and are located in hot, subtropical areas have the

biggest smog problems - for example, Los Angeles, Mexico City and Cairo.

28. Where can smog possibly be found?

A. At a place where it is rainy

B. At a place where the traffic is heavy and the weather is foggy

C. In a city where many people smoke

D. Underground

29. In the first paragraph, the word fine is closest in meaning to 57

A. tiny B. good C. harmful D. shiny

30. What will happen if smog stays close to the ground ?

A. It will disappear in a shot time B. It will make the sky cleaner.

C. It will harm our health and block our sight. D. It will cause many storms.

31. What probably caused the smog in Britain at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution?

A. There were too many cars in the country.

B. The weather there was too foggy.

C. People smoke a lot at that time.

D. Factories and people used coal as energy.

32. In the third paragraph, the word it refers to ______.

A. iron B. smog C. steel D. smoke

II. Writing

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

33. Apples are usually cheaper than oranges.

Apples are not.....................................

34. That restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there.

It is such..............................................

35. Tim will be eighteen next week.

It's Tim's..............................................

36. John and Ann didn't tell the truth.

Neither.................................................

Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets.

37. It was raining heavily outside. We postponed the picnic. (as)

............................................................

38. The girl is very beautiful. Her dress is red. (whose)

............................................................

39. She learns English well. She plays sports well, too. (not only )

............................................................

40. She is intelligent. She can do this exercise by herself. (enough

............................................................

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I. Multiple choice:

Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by

circling A, B, C, or D:

1. A. charity B. teacher C. Christmas D. children

2. A. history B. disaster C. extensive D. beside

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D

3. A. damage B. destroy C. erupt D. describe

4. A. family B. practical C. conclusion D. uniform

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

5. The house painted more than three years ago, but I‟m not going to have it done again for a while.

A. painted B. three years ago C. going to D. it

6. If the question were not so difficult, I will be able to answer it.

A. the B. so C. will be D. it

7. If I were you, I didn‟t buy that old building.

A. were B. didn't C. buy D. old building

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

8. The problem.......never happened.

A. that I expected it B. who I had expected

C. I had expected it D. I had expected

9. How long is it since vou.......smoking?

A. gave in B. gave out C. gave away D. gave up

10. We.......go fishing with him when we......in the village.

A. used to - lived B. are used to - lived

C. used to - live D. get used to - lived

11. I suggested......for a walk. We had a lot of free time.

A. go B. to go C. going D. being gone

12. I remember......him somewhere.

A. seeing B. see C. to be seen D. saw

13. I......in heavy traffic every day.

A. used to drive B. am used to driving

C. get used to drive D. used to driving

14. This is the only one of the novels published recently......translated in English.

A. that has ever been B. which has ever

C. that have ever been D. has ever been

15. Tom hasn't got a ticket. If he......, he.......

A. have - will get in B. had - can get in

C. had - could get in D. have - could get in

16. It is 10 years......we first met together.

A. after B. while C. when D. since

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

17 . - Uncle Tom: “ Remember to give my best regards to your parents, Bob.”

- Bob: “ ”

A. That‟s very kind of you to say so. B. That was at least I could do.

C. Sure, I will. D. Yes, let‟s. 59

18. Liz is asking Andrew about the seat.

Liz: " Do you mind if I sit here? " Andrew: "Not at all._________ "

A. Be my guest. B. I‟d be glad to.

C. Fire away, I‟m all ears. D. Now you‟re taking.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

19. GCSE are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualifications taken by students.

A. required B. Applied C. fulfilled D. specialized

20. I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.

A. out of order B. out of fashion C. out of work D. out of practice

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

21. His rude comments made other Facebookers very angry.

A. pleasant B. Honest C. polite D. kind

22. And we can even learn foreign languages on computers.

A. known B. native C. natural D. expected

Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

There have been concerns about health problem in the area recently as the last reported to cause

the pollution. To stay from worries, we decided (41) ______a health check with the local doctor. We

phoned to make an (42)________at 9 o'clock the next morning, the doctor welcomed us (43)_____ the

door with a lovely smile. After (44) ___ necessary forms, we were given different tests. All the tests

were done very quickly with the net of modern (45)_____ . As she did the checks, the doctor said that

a lot of people were worried about air pollution and came to help for health checks like us.

23. A. have B. to have C. having D. had

24. A. arrange B. arranging C. arranged D. arrangement

25. A. at B. in C. of D. on

26. A. fill B. filled C. filling D. to fill

27. A. tools B. equipment C. work D. materials

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

Charlie Chaplin was an English actor, director, producer, and a composer. He is known as the

most creative person of the silent-film era. Charlie Chaplin‟s portrayal of the tramp won the hearts of

people all over the world. Charlie was born in London on the 16

th

of April, 1889. He spent his

childhood in Poverty and hardship. In 1910 he began to perform pantomime in the United States. He

first appeared on screen in 1914. He created his world-famous character, the Tramp, and he played this

classic role in more than 70 films during his career. He also composed background music for most of

his films. In 1972 Chaplin received an Honorary Academy Award for „ the incalculable effect he has

had in making motion pictures the art form of this century‟. Chaplin died on the 25

th

of December,

1977, at his home in Switzerland.

28. In 1910 he began to perform pantomime in __________________.

A. the US B. London C. Switzerland D. England

29. When did he start appearing in films?

A. in 1910 B. in 1914 C. in 1972 D. in 1977

30. Charlie Chaplin is very famous for _______________.

A. his state performance B. his background music 60

C. his character “the Tramp” D. his composing background music

31. Which of the following is not true?

A. Charlie Chaplin was an English artist B. He played classical music

C. Charlie Chaplin died at the age of 88 D. He received an award in 1972.

32. The word “carrer” is the closest meaning to ________________

A. pantomime B. play C. life D. life-work

II. Writing

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

33. He could not afford to buy the car.

The car......................................................

34. "Why don't you put your lugtiage under the seat?" he asked me.

He suggested.............................................

35. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.

In spite.......................................................

36. I advise you to put your money in the bank.

You'd.........................................................

Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets.

37. That is the forest. They are living and working in the forest. (where)

............................................................

38. The weather is not fine. We won‟t take photographs. (If) ............................................................

39. She went to bed early. She was tired last night. (because) ............................................................

40. She is an active girl. Everyone dislikes her. (though)............................................................

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I. Multiple choice:

Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by

circling A, B, C, or D:

1. A. necessary B. celebrated C. special D. receive

2. A. bone B. only C. lonely D. son

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D

3. A. follow B. exist C. really D. borrow

4. A. wander B. helmet C. access D. about

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

5. If there is no water, there would be no life on the earth.

A. is B. be C. on D. the

6. We are looking forward to spend our summer vacation in the country.

A. are B. to spend C. summer vacation D. in

7. There are so much chickens in the garden that I can't count them all.

A. so much B. chickens C. in the garden D. count them all

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

8. My class are lucky......a chance to visit the capital.

A. having B. to have C. to be D. being

9. Would you like......and visit our country Vietnam?

A. come B. to come C. coming D. came

10. I've been......a cup to match the one I broke.

A. looking for B. looking over C. looking through D. looking

11. We wish our team......lose this language game.

A. won't B. didn't C. don‟t D. doesn't

12 . Manchester is the......and most beautiful city in England.

A. most clean B. cleaner C. more clean D. cleanest

13. The building at the end of the street......in the early 20

th

century.

A. is built B. will build C. was built D. has been built

14. If you smoke twenty cigarettes a day, you......of lung cancer.

A. died B. will die C. would die D. had died

15. Your hair is so long. You'd better have it......tomorrow morning.

A. cut B. to be cut C. to be done D. to cut

16. Scotland is rich......coal and iron.

A. in B. of C. about D. on

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

17. Jack: "Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?"

- Jill: “_______.”

A. I wouldn't. Thank you. B. Yes, I'd love to. Thanks.

C. Do you think I would? D. Yes, you're a good friend

18. Jimmy: "You must have found reading my essay very tiring". - Kate: “__________.”

A. Not in the least B. At all costs

C. Just in case D. You are welcome

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

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19. Now, Peter has become accustomed to driving to the left

A. has got used to B. has become upset with

C. has become angry with D. all are correct

20. If the world‟s tropical forests continue to disappear at their present rate, many animal species will

be extinct.

A. die from B. die out C. die of D. die for

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

21. Each time you turn it on, with appropriate hardware and software, it is capable of doing almost

anything you ask.

A. unsuitable B. unimportant C. ill-prepared D. irregular

22. The man understood the lessons very well.

A. ill B. hardly C. poorly D. wrong

Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

Every season there are new clothes and new fashions in the shops. Colours and styles keep

(23)_________. One season black is the 'in' colour, but the next season everyone is wearing orange or

pink or grey. The length of women's skirts goes up and down from year to year. A shirt (24) _____ you

once thought was very trendy can look (25)____old-fashioned a few years later. And your father's

shirts, you always thought were very conservative and traditional, can suddenly become (26)____.

Keeping up with the fashions can be very expensive. So one way to save money is never to throw your

old clothes out. If you wait long enough, the clothes are out of fashion today will be (27)_____ in

fashion tomorrow. Yesterday's clothes are tomorrow's new fashions.

23: A. to change B. changed C . changing D. change

24: A. whom B. that C. what D. who

25: A. stranger B. strangeness C. strange D. strangely

26: A. outdated B. old C. useless D. stylish

27: A. out B. away C. back D. up

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

Paper is named for papyrus, a reed like plant used by ancient Egyptians as writing material

more than 5000 years ago. The Chinese invented the paper that we use 2000 years ago.

A piece of paper is really made up of tiny fibers, unlike a piece of material. The fibers used in

paper, however, are plant fibers, and there are millions of them in one sheet. In addition to the plant

fiber, dyes and additives such as resin may be used. Dyes can make the paper different colors; resin

may add weight and texture.

Where do these fibers come from ? The majority of paper is made from the plant fiber that

comes from trees. Millions are cut down, but new trees are planted in their place. Paper may be also

made from things like old rags or pieces of cloth. Wastepaper, paper that has been made and used, can

be turned into recycled paper. This recycling process saves forest, energy and reduces air and water

pollution.

28. According to the passage, the paper that we use was first invented by

A. the Chinese B. the Egyptians C. ancient cultures D. foresters

29. What is the main ingredient in most paper ?

A. resin B. cardboard C. plant fiber D. papyrus

30. According to the passage, the primary source of the plant fiber used in paper is

A. rags B. trees C. fabric D. wastepaper

31. According to the passage, recycling paper is 63

A. bad for the environment C. good for the environment

B. wasteful D. economical

32. According to the passage, recycling paper does all of the following EXCEPT

A. reduce the need for ink C. save energy

B. save forests D. reduce air pollution

II. Writing

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

33. Although he wasn

,

t experienced, he got the job. Despite..…………………………………………

34. If you are a student, you can always get special reduced

prices. Unless………………………………………

35. Nowhere is more expensive than this restaurant. This

restaurant……………………………………………

36. All the other players on the field were better than Jim. Jim was the………………………

Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence using the

word given. Do not change the word given.

37. My sister is not old enough to ride a bicycle. too

 ………………………………………

38. A knock at the door interrupted Dad

,

s story telling

 ………………………………………………………………

39. The total sales for this video are already over a million copies. sold

 ……………………………………………..

40. After sitting in front of the computer all evening I felt sleepy. been

 …………………………………………

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I. Multiple choice:

Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by

circling A, B, C, or D:

1. A. charge B. champagne C. exchange D. champion

2. A. ethnic B. think C. gather D. earth

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D

3. A. attendance B. interesting C. department D. apprentice

4. A. several B. particular C. construction D. eruption

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

5. Because of the light, the city seemed to be differently from the way I had remembered it.

A. Because of B. differently C. from D. had remembered it

6. I want to do it on myself because other people make me nervous.

A. want B. on myself C. other D. nervous

7. Her parents don‟t allow her go out in the evening.

A. Her B. don‟t C. go out D. in

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

8. It is raining very hard. I wish I......a raincoat.

A. bad had B. will have C. am having D. had

9. Her aunt suggests that she......harder on her examination.

A. worked B. should work C. would work D. works

10. The bridge......recently.

A. is built B. is being built C. has been built D. has built

11. Her father has promised......her a new pairs of shoes before Christmas

A. buy B. to buy C. buying D. buys

12. Mary is very beautiful and rich. ......,she is very modest.

Λ. However B. Therefore C. Although D. Because

9. Would you.......the gas when the kettle boils?

A. turn in B. turn down C. keep on D. keep up

13. Let's go into the room......we'll be protected from the strong winds.

A. which B. that C. who D. where

14. If he had known the new words, he.......the passage.

A. would understand B. understood

C. had understood D. could have understood

15. They are tired......they stayed up late watching football last night.

A. if B. while C. because D. although

16. My sister is getting married......a singer.

A. for B. with C. on D. to

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

17. -“ Would you mind lending me you bike?” – “ ……”

A. Yes. Here it is B. Not at all

C. Great D. Yes, let‟s

18. Havy: “Thanks for your help, Judy.” Judy: “……..”

A. With all my heart B. Never remind me

C. It‟s my pleasure D. Wish you 65

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

19. He did not particularly want to play any competitive sport.

A. use up B. do with C. take up D. go on

20. The small white flowers are my favorite. They give off a wonderful honey smell that scents the

entire garden.

A. release B. stop C. end D. me

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

21. Places of scenic beauty are places where the scenes are interesting and beautiful.

A. incorrect B. tiresome C. irrelevant D. unlucky

22. Why is computer a miraculous device?

A. ordinary B. improper C. false D. ugly

Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

Every day, in homes all over the world, people waste huge (1) __________ of energy and

water. Hong Kong is estimated to waste about $ 5 billion worth of energy a year. This is due to their

bad habits. (2) __________ caving lights, air-conditioners and television on when no one is in the

room wastes a lot of energy. Using too (3) __________ water or not fixing dripping taps also

contributes to the problem. Most people do not realize that saving energy in the home will actually

save them money. If people _______(4) less energy, gas and electricity bills will become lower. Most

of the ways we can use to decrease energy consumption in the home are very use, or simple. The most

obvious one is turning off household appliances when they are not (5) __________ equipping our

homes with energy-saving bulbs.

23. A. numbers B. sums C. amounts D. qualities

24. A. For example B. In addition C. In contrast D. On the contrary

25. A. many B. much C. little D. few

26. A. use B. using C. used D. to use

27. A. in B. on C. by D. at

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

Music influences people in different ways or the same person differently at different times.

Music may seem to influence people differently. That is because people can react differently to the

music. We are able to apply a choosing process to the music we hear. If someone hates jazz, then a

jazz piece with a positive effect will probably not make him feel good. A happy song might appear to

make an angry person angrier, yet it is not the music itself that is creating the anger; rather it is the

positive effect of the music. The angry person does not want to accept the song's happy feeling: it

points out his already existing anger, and makes that anger come to the surface. When a piece of music

is played and we are listening to it, our body, mind, and feelings are being affected. The musicians of

ancient cultures such as China, India, Turkey and Greece understood the effects of music. In fact,

Pathagoras, in ancient Greece, introduced a whole science that concerned them. Because the musicians

of these ancient cultures understood these effects, they created music that was positive, uplifting, and

beneficial. Once the effects of music are better understood, the next step is to gain a better

understanding of the music around us, and what effect it is actually having.

28. The text is about_____.

A. The science of music B. Understanding music

C. The effects of music on human feelings D. Music and an angry person

29. Music_____. 66

A. cannot be chosen B. affects everybody in the same way

C. affects us in different ways D. never make us angry

30. According to the text,_____.

A. Everybody likes jazz

B. Jazz always makes us feel better

C. No one likes jazz

D. a very angry person sometimes do not accept music

31. In ancient cultures, there used to be a science that concerned the effects of music in_____.

A. China B. India C. Turkey D. Greece

32. The word "Once" has a close meaning to_____.

A. on time B. when C. because D. if

II. Writing

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

33. "Please sit down,” the teacher said to me. => The teacher asked me

............................................................... .

34. I fell asleep because the film was boring. => The film was so

.......................................................................... .

35. “ What are you doing?”, she asked me. => She wondered

.................................................................................

36. I don‟t find it difficult to get up early in the morning. => I am used

....................................................................

Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence using the

word given in blanket. Do not change the word given.

37. She never stops saying how much she dislikes public transport. (complaining)

 ………………………………………………………………….

38. The bus service in our city brcomes more inefficient every year. (getting)

 ………………………………………

39. Why don

,

t we go to the cinema tonight ? (film)

 ………………………………………………………

40. Italy is where we went for a holiday last year. (on)

 ………………………………………………

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I. Multiple choice:

Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by

circling A, B, C, or D:

1. A. likes B. days C. lives D. listens

2. A. meat B. great C. mean D. teacher

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D

3. A. happy B. early C. allowed D. injured

4. A. inspiration B. economic C. situation D. material

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

5. Most students were able of finding good jobs three to six months after graduation.

6. We were made learning fifty new words every week

7. Suzy had better to change her study habits if she hopes to be admitted to a good university.

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

8. May I watch the game________ we are having lunch?

A. while B. during C. between D. just

9. She couldn't reach the phone because she________ a bath.

A. had B. had been having

C. was having D. is having

10. It is 10 p.m, she________ for nearly four hours.

A. is studying B. was studying

C. studies D. has been studying

11. The thing I hate most about________ is the boredom.

A. employ B. unemployed

C. employment D. being unemployed

12. In developed countries unemployed people can get________.

A. employment B. benefit

C. employment benefit D. unemployment benefit

13. Her________ include swimming and reading.

A. interesting B. interests C. interested D. interest

14. Ask him________ in. Don't keep him standing at the door.

A. to come B. come C. coming D. came

15. ________ you work hard, you'll fail the exam.

A. If B. While C. Because D. Unless

16. Forests will disappear________ we stop cutting down trees.

A. unless B. if C. when D. whole

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

17. Teacher: “ Janet, you‟ve written a much better essay this time”.

Janet: “ ……………………………”

A. Writing? Why? B. Thank you. It‟s really encouraging

C.You‟re welcome. D. What did you sya? I‟m so shy.

18. Ken and Tom are high-school students. They are discussing where their study group will meet.

Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.

Ken: “ Where is our study group going to meet next weekend?” Tom: “_____”

A. We are too busy on weekdays. B. Why don‟t you look at the atlas. 68

C. The library would be best. D. Studying in a group is great fun.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

19. His brother gave up smoking last year .

A. liked B. continued C. stopped D. enjoyed

20. Both Mary and her brother look like her mother.

A. take after B. take place C. take away D. take on

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

20. As a brilliant and mature student with a rare gift of concentration, Marie harbored the dream of a

scientific career which was impossible for a woman at that time.

A. ugly B. dark C. dull D. dirty

21. As a brilliant and mature student with a rare gift of concentration, Marie harbored the dream of a

scientific career which was impossible for a woman at that time.

A. important B. likely C. unreal D. maybe

Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

Everyone wants to reduces pollution but the pollution …(23) is as complicated as it is serious. It is

complicated because much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. For example, …(24) from

automobiles causes a large percentage of air pollution. But the automobile provides transportation for

millions of people. Factories ...(25) many of materials that pollute the air and water, but factories give

employment to a large number of people.

Thus, to end or greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to stop using many things

that …(26) them. Most of the people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution can be gradually

reduced in several ways. Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the amount of

pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and enforce laws

that …(27) businesses and individuals to stop, or cut down on certain polluting activities.

23. A. work B. problem C. accident D. event

24. A. exhaust B. fire C. gas D. liquid

25. A. offer B. bring C. discharge D. cause

26. A. benefit B. harm C. motivate D. encourage

27. A. require B. forbid C. prevent D. request

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

Every year students in many countries learn English. Some of these students are young

children. Others are teenagers. Many are adults. Some learn at school, others study by themselves. A

few learn English just by hearing the language, in film, on television, in the office, or among their

friends. But not many are lucky enough to do that. Most people must work hard to learn another

language

Learning another language! Learning English! Why do all these people want to learn English?. Is it

difficult to answer that question?. Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their

subjects. They study their own language and Mathematics…and English (In England, or America, or

Australia, many boys and girls study their own language, which is English, and Mathematics, .and

another language, perhaps French, or German, or Spanish)

Many adults learn English because it is useful for their work. Teenagers often learn English for

their higher studies, because some of their books are in English at the college or university. Other

people learn English because they want to read newspapers or magazines in English.

28. According to the writer, …………….. 69

A. only adults learn English B. no children like learning English

C. English is only useful to teenagers D. English is popular in much of the world

29. Many people learn English by ……….

A. watching videos only B. hearing the language in the office

C. working hard on their lessons D. talking with the film stars

30. Many boys and girls learn English because ………….

A. English can give them a job B. It is included in their study courses

C. their parents make them D. they have to learn their own language

31. In America or Australia many school children study …………….

A. such foreign languages as French, German, and Spanish

B. English as a foreign language

C. English and Mathematics only

D. their own language and no foreign language

32. Many adults learn English because …………

A. their work is useful B. they want to go abroad

C. most of their books are in English D. it helps them in their work

II. Writing

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

33. “ I‟m sorry that I broke the glass” said Peter.=> Peter apologized............................

34. We can‟t afford sorry to buy the house.=>The house........................

35. That restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there.=> It is..................................

36. Why don‟t you ask her yourself?=> I suggest.........................................

Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets.

37. The day was too hot. He had to cancel the tennis game. (such … that)

........................................................................................................................

38. You‟d better take a sweater. It might get cold. (in case)

........................................................................................................................

39. Most of the audience didn‟t know the result of the match. The television was interrupted in the

middle of the game. (Therefore)

» ........................................................................................................................

40. Tom has continued to smoke two packs of cigarettes a day. The doctor warned him. (Even though)

» ........................................................................................................................

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I. Multiple choice:

Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by

circling A, B, C, or D:

1. A. ought B. thought C. brought D. though

2. A. thick B. think C. thus D. thin

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D

1. A. dormitory B. category C. priority D. ordinary

2. A. pesticide B. separate C. slavery D. efficient

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

5. Jason‟s professor had him to write his thesis many times before allowing him to present it to the

committee.

6. I think Helen is accustomed to work eight hours a day.

7. The more frequent you exercise, the greater physical endurance you will have.

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

8. One of the major causes _________ heart disease is lack of exercise.

A. for B. to C. of D. by

9. On March 27, a lot of firework is _________ off in Danang city.

A. set B. gone C. placed D. burned

10. He _________ an overdose of heroin and died.

A. used to B. used C. was used to D. was used

11. Can you give me the _________ for tomato soup?

A. formula B. recipe C. order D. method

12. I must go to the dentist and _________

A. get my teeth to take care of B. take care of my teeth C. my teeth be taken care of D. get my teeth

taken care of

13. The two cars for sales were in poor condition, so I didn‟t buy _________ .

A. either of them B. both of them

C. neither of them D. each of them

14. _________ his financial problem, Mark bought a new motorbike.

A. Although B. Because C. Despite D. Instead of

15. The first time I noticed something was wrong was _________ I got home.

A. since B. when C. for D. until

16. Let‟s go to the beach this weekend, ………… ?

A. shall we B. do we C. don‟t we D. will we

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

17. Mary: “I will never go mountaineering again.” – Linda: “Me ______.”

A. so B. Either C. too D. neither

18. Mary: “Thanks a lot for your help.” – John: “______.”

A. My excitement B. My delight C. My happiness D. My pleasure

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

19. I‟ll be back in a minute, Jane. I just want to try out my new tape recorder.

A. resemble B. test C. arrive D. buy 71

20. I resemble my mother in many ways.

A. turn on B. look after C. goes over D. take after

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

21. She received a general education in local schools and some scientific training from her father.

A. offered B. had C. gave D. asked

22. And in 1891, the shy Marie, with very little money to live on, came to Paris to continue her

studies at the Sorbonne.

A. many B. a lot C. few D. much

Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

People are rapidly destroying the world's tropical forests. In 1950, tropical forests (23)......about

8,700.000 square miles of the earth or about three-fourths of Africa. Today less than half the original

extent of the earth's tropical forests remains. Few tropical forest species can adjust to disturbance of

their habitat. Most die when people clear large areas of forests. Scientists estimate (24)......tropical

deforestation wipes out about 7,500 species per year. Commercial logging and the expansion of

agriculture have (25)......or wiped out wide areas of tropical forests. Huge mining projects, the

construction of hydro-electric dams have also narrowed forest areas.

A complex combination of social, political and economic factors has caused these destructive

activities. Rapid population growth and poverty often intensify the pressure to clear tropical forests for

short-term economic benefits. Brazil, Indonesia, and other nations have (26)......tropical forests to

create new settlements that allow people to move out of overcrowded cities. Many conservation

organizations are working with governments to conserve tropical forests. Such efforts include

establishing protected areas, (27)......intelligent management of tropical forests and increasing

awareness about the importance of tropical forests.

23. A. fell B. covered C. caught D. spreads

24. A. what B. that C. why D. which

25. A. damaged B. damaging C. damage D. damages

26. A. cutting out B. cutting down C. cut out D. cut down

27. A. promoting B. to promote C. promote D. promoted

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

A recent investigation by scientists at the US Geological Survey shows that strange animal

behavior might help predict future earthquake.

Investigators found such occurrences in a ten-kilometer radius of the center of a fairly recent

quake. Some birds screeched and flew about wildly. Dogs yelped and ran uncontrollably.

Scientists believe that animals can perceive these environmental changes as early as several

days before the disaster.

In 1976 after observing animal behavior, the Chinese were able to predict a terrible quake.

Although hundreds of thousands of people were killed, the government was able to evacuate millions

of people and thus keep the death toll at a lower rate.

28. What prediction may be made by observing animal behavior ?

A. the number of people who will die.

B. environmental changes.

C. a coming earthquake.

D. the ten-kilometer radius of an earthquake.

29. Why can animals perceive these changes when humans can not ?

A. Animals are more intelligent than humans. 72

B. Humans don‟t know where to look.

C. By running around, they can feel the vibrations.

D. Animals have certain instincts that humans don‟t possess.

30. If scientists can accurately predict earthquakes, there will be ..........

A.a lower death rate. B.fewer animals going crazy.

C.fewer people evacuated. D.fewer environmental changes.

31. Which of the following statements is not true ?

A. Some animals may be able to sense an approaching earthquake.

B. All birds and dogs in the ten-kilometer radius of an earthquake center become wild before the

quake.

C. The Chinese have successfully predict an earthquake and saved many lives.

D. By observing animal behavior scientists perhaps can predict earthquake.

32. In the passage, the word “evacuate” most means ..............

A. save B. exile C. destroy D. remove

II. Writing

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

33. They have just opened a new super market in our town.

 A new super market ………………………………………..……….…

34. I can‟t go to the party tonight night because I am very busy.

 If …………………………………………………………………..….…

35. This morning we met a man. He is my uncle.

 The man ………………………………………….….……..……….…

36. “ Do you live in this flat with your parents?” Nam asked me

 Nam asked me ……………………………………………….…….…

Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets.

37. We take you up Da Lat. You can enjoy pure air there. (where)

........................................................................................................................

38. Jim doesn‟t study hard. He doesn‟t get better grades. (if)

........................................................................................................................

39. Tuan is very active. He studies the best of us. (who)

........................................................................................................................

40. The oil washed from land will also lead to the death of fish. People are

worried. (adjective + that)

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I. Multiple choice:

Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by

circling A, B, C, or D:

1. A. leisure B. pressure C. treasure D. pleasure

2. A. laugh B. plough C. enough D. cough

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D

3. A. practicality B. politician C. uncontrollable D. comfortable

4. A. managerial B. determination C. unbelievable D. inability

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

5. They wish they are able to spend more time in the countryside.

A. are B. to C. more D. in

6. We studied very hard for the exam, because we passed it very easily.

A. studied B. hard C. because D. very easily

7. Staying in bed all day is not good for our health, hasn't it?

A. in B. all day C. for D. hasn't it

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

8. It is the most beautiful building ................... the world.

A. around B. of C. in D. at

9. If you come to the cinema, ................... your friend with you.

A. bring B. get C. invite D. take

10. I‟m sorry I missed the meeting yesterday. I didn‟t ................... well.

A. feel B. fell C. felt D. feeling

11. We discussed the problem but we ................... a final decision.

A. don‟t reach B. won‟t reach C. hadn‟t reached D. didn‟t reach

12. Tom, write carefully and don‟t ................... any mistakes!

A. do B. have C. give D. make

13. Sue can‟t come to the party ...................she‟s broken her leg.

A. although B. because C. because of D. so

14. ................... rush hour, the roads in the city are very busy.

A. While B. During C. Through D. On

15. Kate ...................a great time in France and doesn‟t want to come back.

A. is having B. has C. had D. had had

16. If you ................... forty cigarettes a day, you would cough a lot.

A. smoke B. smoked C. would smoke D. smoking

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

17. Bush: “______________.”

Clinton: “No, but thanks all the same.”

A. Another cup of coffee? B. May I help you?

C. Would you like a slice of salad? D. How about having dinner out?

18. Tom: “Would you please drive me to class today?”

Thuy: “________________.”

A. No, I don‟t mind B. You are welcome

C. Yes, I‟d be glad to D. Thank you for all 74

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

19. The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favorite films.

A. economics B. Businesses C. contests D. advertisements

20. It is an occasion when strength and sports are tested, friendship and solidarity was built and

deepened.

A. practice B. power C. will D. competence

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

21. In some societies, language is associated with social class and education. People judge one‟s level

in society by the kind of language used.

A. connected with B. not allowed by C. separated from D. dissimilar to

22. There was a long period without rain in the countryside last year so the harvest was poor.

A. epidemic B. Drought C. famine D. flood

Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

We are using up the world's petroleum. We use it in our cars and to heat our building in winter.

Farmers use petro-chemicals to (23).....the soil rich. They use them to kill insects eating plants. These

chemicals go into rivers and lakes and kill the fish there. Thousands of pollutants also go into the air

and pollute it. Winds carry this (24).....air to other countries and other continents.

Poor fanners use the same land over and (25)..... . The land needs a rest so it will be better next

year. However, the farmers must have food this year. Poor people cut down forests for firewood. In

some areas when the trees are gone, the land (26).....desert. Poor people can't save the environment for

the future. This is not a problem for one country or one area of the world. It is a problem for all

humans. The people and the nations of the world must work together to (27)......the world's resources.

23. A. enrich B. change C. make D. let

24. A. pollute B. polluting C. polluted D. pollution

25. A. over B. again C. repeated D. repeating

26. A. gets B. changes C. turn D. becomes

27. A. recycle B. preserve C. keep D. use

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

Devastating floods along the coast have left many people homeless. People are asked to help by

donating food, clothes, furniture, and other supplies to the Assistance Fund. Donations of bottled water

are especially needed, since the floods have disrupted the local water supply. In addition, volunteers

are needed to travel to the flooded area to help distribute the donations.

28. What does this notice concern?

A. Help for flood victims B. Safety precaution

C. Dangerous roads D. Warning about weather

29. What kind of supplies is NOT mentioned?

A. Furniture B. Clothing C Food. D. Medicine

30. In addition to supplies, what is needed?

A. Volunteers B. New bridges C. Places to stay D. Teacher

32. “Devastating floods” in line 1 refer to those that_________.

A. happen suddenly B. are very short

C. last for a long time D. cause a lot of damage

32. The word “donating” in line 2 is closest in meaning to_________.

A. selling B. buying C. giving D. taking 75

II. Writing

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.

33. I can‟t remember the answers to these questions.=> I wish________________________________

.

34. “I must go to Ha Noi tomorrow.” said Nam.=> Nam

said___________________________________ .

35. Nga spends 4 hours a day practicing English with her friend=> It

takes____________________________ .

36. We take our umbrellas because it is raining heavily.

- It is________________________________________________________.

37. He was advised to stop smoking. His health was very poor. (because of)

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38. The book was very interesting. He read it from cover to cover. (so … that)

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39. I was careless. I broke the cup. (since)

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40. He failed the examination. He made preparation for it carefully. (even though)

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I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8 points )

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 1 to 2.

Question 1: A. obtain B. obstacle C. advance D. absorb

Question 2: A. honest B. home C. vehicles D. heiress

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 from 3 to 4.

Question 3: A. participate B. hydrology C. facilitate D. intimacy

Question 4: A. romantic B. financial C. popular D. reduction

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 from 5 to 7.

Question 5: Harry, alike his colleagues, is trying hard to finish his work early.

A B C D

Question 6: You can apply for a better job when you will have had more experience.

A B C D

Question 7: He is the best-known author I have never heard of.

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 from 8 to 16.

Question 8: He went to the office ________ check the progress of the work.

A. in order to B. so far as C. for the purpose D. by the reason

Question 9: She asked me ________ to another country in the region.

A. weather I had been B. if I had been C. I had been D. had I been

Question 10: ________ have you been able to play the piano?

A. When B. How many times C. Since when D. Why

Question 11: It's no use ________ make him change his mind.

A. trying to B. to try to C. trying and D. to trying to

Question 12: He fell off the tree and ________

A. was bad injured B. badly injured

C. was badly injured D. was injured himself badly

Question 13: When did ________ talk to him?

A. you lastly B. you last C. you lately D. you late

Question 14: _ appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does overhead is merely an optical

illusion.

A. The Moon B. That the Moon C. When the Moon D. The Moon which

Question 15: Everyone expects Johnson to _______ Smith in today‟s final.

A. beat B. win C. score D. champion

Question 16: Let‟s face _____ we are destroying the environment and we need to do something now.

A. truth B. facts C. things D. information

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 from 17 to 18.

Question 17: “Would you pick the kids up from school this afternoon?” - “No, I am afraid I ______”

A. wouldn‟t B. can‟t C. shan‟t D. don‟t

Question 18: “Good morning, could I speak to Mr. David, please?”; “____” 77

A. He‟s in a meeting. Can I take a message?

B. Probably by Monday next week.

C. I‟ll have to ask the person you want to ring first.

D. Certainly. Would two o‟clock be OK.

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 from 19 to 20.

Question 19: The Yugo was considered one of the safest and most dependable cars on the road in

Slovakia, until people started importing cars from abroad.

A. swift B. enjoyable C. reliable D. exciting

Question 20: He was able to incorporate a multimedia slideshow into the lesson plan despite the

school‟s lack of equipment because his friend lent him a multimedia projector.

A. propose B. determine C. bestow D. include

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 from 21 to 22.

Question 21: Travel insurance is sometimes mistaken for temporary health insurance, but the two are

actually different.

A. transitory B. passing C. mutable D. permanent

Question 22: Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking

contrast.

A. interesting resemblance B. complete coincidence

C. significant difference D. minor comparison

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 23 to 27.

After a tour in Cu Chi, we are moving to Mot Thoang Vietnam craft village (23) ___________ at

Phu Binh Village, Ho Chi Minh City. Arriving at Mot Thoang Vietnam, we observe on-the-spot (24)

___________ craft persons weave tho cam (ethnic brocade fiber), (25) ___________ wooden logs into

wonders and weave rattan into home appliances. Mot Thoang Vietnam can (26) ___________ your

need to know what many of Vietnam‟s traditional craft villages are like. The quarter of craft villages at

Mot Thoang Vietnam is quiet, but not boring (27) ___________ craft persons chat amidst the clacking

sound of wooden cudgels hitting a chisel caused by a sculptor or a loom used for weaving cloth.

Question 23: A. located B. locating C. locate D. locates

Question 24: A. what B. how C. whether D. why

Question 25: A. knit B. cast C. weave D. carve

Question 26: A. satisfy B. buy C. make D. stop

Question 27: A. although B. while C. whereas D. as

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 28 to 32.

Upon the creation of the United States, one of the core concepts on which the hopes for the

new democracy were pinned was the ideal that its citizens would be enlightened individuals with

clearly articulated rights and the opportunity for individual achievement and education. It was believed

that in a free nation where the power belongs to the people, the commitment to education defines the

progress of that democracy and is the catalyst for future progress. This core value has not only stood

the test of time but has also grown in importance.

In this new Information Era and international economy, education is an increasingly vital commodity,

a precursor of potential success and a driving force of chance. It is important to recognize, however,

that we approach education today differently than in the past, partly because the kinds of jobs people 78

had didn‟t require the kind of basic education and specialized training that is often required in the

workforce today. In the 1950s, for instance, only 20 percent of American jobs were classified as

professional, 20 percent as skilled; and 60 percent as unskilled. Today, our world has changed. The

proportion of unskilled jobs has fallen to 20 percent, while jobs now account for at least 60 percent of

the workforce. Even more important, almost every job today increasingly requires a combination of

academic knowledge and practical skills that require learning throughout a lifetime.

Question 28: Education is defined in this passage as a driving force of chance because ___________

A. without education, no changes could have happened in American society so far.

B. the government of the United States wants to drive social changes in their own ways.

C. education has helped to bring about and orient most changes in the American workforce.

D. any American citizen who wants to changes his driving license must be very well-educated.

Question 29: The passage shows the percentage of jobs that require higher training in the

US__________ between 1950s and now.

A. has remained the same B. has changed dramatically

C. has been reversed D. has changed slightly

Question 30: The phrase “enlightened individuals” in the first sentence most likely means “people who

____________.”

A. always appear brilliant-looking in public B. have often been well-exposed to light

C. have acquired an adequate level of education D. bring light to anywhere they go

Question 31: In order to become a good American citizen today, in the author‟s point of view, any

individual must ___________

A. know well all his/her rights and be ready to grasp his/her opportunity of success in life

B. study carefully the history of American educational and vocational systems even since their creation

C. understand thoroughly the combination of academic knowledge and practical skills

D. move actively forward in the new Information Era and international economy with a prestigious

diploma

Question 32: Which of the following titles would be best for the passage?

A. Education and Jobs in the Past and at Present in the United States.

B. The Significant Role of Education in American Citizens‟ Careers

C. Academic Knowledge and Practical Skills in American Professions

D. Recent Changes of Educational and Vocational Systems in America

II. WRITING: (2.0 points)

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the

given words (questions from 33 to 36).

Question 33: I‟m really excited about the upcoming pottery workshop.

 I‟m looking ______________________________________________________________.

Question 34: We invited a pop star to the chat show, but he didn‟t arrive.

 The pop star ______________________________________________________________.

Question 35: He misbehaved in the class so the teacher asked him to go out.

 The teacher asked _________________________________________________________.

Question 36: The artisans carved figures of lions and unicorns on the top of the box.

 Figures __________________________________________________________________.

Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not

change the given words in any ways (questions from 37 to 40).

Question 37: Hoa was born in Doc So craft village. She knows the process of making pottery. (BECAUSE)

______________________________________________________________________________ 79

Question 38: The library was bombed. Many important historical documents were destroyed. (WHEN)

______________________________________________________________________________

Question 39: She entered the room. She knew there was something wrong. (AS SOON AS)

______________________________________________________________________________

Question 40: We decided to take rooms in Longwood House. We knew we could not afford the rent.

(EVEN THOUGH)

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I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8 points )

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 from 1 to 2.

Question 1: A. accent B. factor C. anniversary D. variety

Question 2: A. naked B. helped C. looked D. reduced

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 the following questions from 3 to 4.

Question 3: A. fluent B. language C. explore D. massive

Question 4: A. immersion B. multinational C. flexibility D. inaccessible

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the

following questions from 5 to 13.

Question 5: More and more women in the world now ___________independent.

A. used to be B. used to being C. use to be D. use to being

Question 6: It was ________ hot day that we decided to go to leave the work early.

A. so B. so a C. such D. such a

Question 7: The teacher told the students always to tell the_____________.

A. true B. truth C. information D. fact

Question 8: He rarely goes fishing, _______________?

A. doesn‟t he B. is he C. does he D. isn‟t he

Question 9: My brother _____________ a sports car if he ___________ the money.

A. bought/would have B. would buy/had C. would bought/have D. bought/would had

Question 10: The problem with him is that he suffers from constant_____________.

A. Sleepy B. Sleepless C. Sleeplessness D. asleep

Question 11: ___________ I was talking to my teacher, my friends were waiting outside the

classroom.

A. In order that B. While C. Although D. So that

Question 12: The __________of the Titanic was caused by an iceberg.

A. plunge B. descent C. drowning D. sinking

Question 13: The volcano on the island is still________________ .

A. alive B. performing C. busy D. active

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 14 to 15.

Question 14: - “ I‟m taking my driving test tomorrow.”

-“____________.”

A. Good fortune B. Good luck C. Good outcome D. Good success

Question 15: _ “ Do you mind if I switch the light off?”

-“ _________________.”

A. Yes, I mind it, sorry. B. What will you do if I don‟t mind it?

A. Yes. Please do it. B. I‟d rather you didn‟t, if you don‟t mind.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in

meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions from 16 to 17.

Question 16: The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.

A. effects B. symptoms C. hints D. demonstrations 81

Question 17: When their rent increased from 200 to 400 a month, they protested against such

a tremendous increase.

A. light B. huge C. tiring D. difficult

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE

in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions from 18 to 19.

Question 18: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the

surplus.

A. large quantity B. small quantity C. excess D. sufficiency

Question 19: Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.

A. paid in full B. failed to pay C. had a bad

personality

D. was paid much

money

Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting in each of the following sentences from

20 to 23.

Question 20: Don‟t put too much garlic in the salad; two bunches are enough.

A B C D

Question 21: Lan was extreme pleased that she got an A for her assignment.

A B C D

Question 22: Why weren‟t you inform us about the strike?

A B C D

Reading 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 23 to 27.

Recently, a study in the USA showed that 75% of high school students (23)___________ in

tests and exams. If we include copying homework, the number is 90 %. Many students don‟t even

realize that (24)__________ they‟re doing is wrong. They think that cheating is OK now because it‟s

common .

In the past, weaker students cheated but now cheats are often clever kids who need higher grades.

There is more competition today.

One high school student says, “There‟s big (25)_________ to get into a good university. You have to

get good marks, and to get good marks some teens think they have to cheat.”

In the American study, 50% of teens agreed with the opinion “ People sometimes have to lie and

cheat to be succeed.” It seems that cheating has become normal for some people. There are a lot of

cheats. We see more and more cheats in sport and in business. Unfortunately, adults don‟t always set a

good example.

Cheating is easier with new technology. There are websites where you can download exams and

essays. You can pay people online to write an essay for you. Students are instant messaging homework

answers and they can send text messages to friends (26)__________ exams or put answers into their

MP3 players.

Teachers can (27)_________ cell phones and camera and use special software to detect copying in

homework. School principles can suspend or expel students who cheat. But really it‟s more important

for people to know that they don‟t have to cheat to be successful – cheats never win and winner never

cheat.

Question 23: A. has cheated B. have cheated C. are cheating D. cheat

Question 24: A. which B. why C. what D. where

Question 25: A. stress B. pressure C. nervous D. tense

Question 26: A. on B. at C. in D. of

Question 27: A. ban B. stop C. end D. delay 82

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 28 to 32.

Education is another area of social life in which information technology is changing the way we

communicate. Today‟s college students may not simply sit in a lecture or a library to learn about their

field. Through their computers and the wonders of virtual reality they can participate in lifelike

simulated experiences and consider the following scenario of the future of education made possible

through developments in information technology.

For children over the age of 10, daily attendance at schools is not compulsory. Yet, some of the older

children attend school only once or twice weekly to get tutoriol support or instruction from a teacher.

For the most part, pupils are encouraged to work online from home. Students must complete a

minimum number of study hours per years; however, they may make up these hours by studying at

home at times that suit their family schedule. They can log on early or late in the day and even join live

classes in other countries. In order to ensure that each student is learning adequately, computer

software will automatically monitor the number of hours a week each student studies online as well as

that students‟ learning materials and assessment activities. Reports will be available for parents and

teachers. The software can then identify the best learning activities and condition for each invidual

student and generate similar activities. It can also identify areas of weak achievement and produce

special programs adjusted to the students‟ needs.

Question 28: What is the topic of the passage?

A. Computer software will make sure students learn at home.

B. Students don‟t have to go to school any more.

C. The effect of information technology on education.

D. Students can know about their weak aspects to focus.

Question 29: How many times are children who are older than 10 required to go to school weekly?

A. No time. B. Once or twice. C. Three. D. Four.

Question 30: Who/ What counts the number of hours per week that students spend learing?

A. Virtual reality. B. Teacher.

C. Computer software. D. Parents.

Question 31: What CAN’T the software do?

A. Design materials for the students. B. Monitor the time the students learn.

C. Find out the best activities for the students. D. Identify weaknesses of the students.

Question 32: What is NOT MENTIONED as a benefit of information technology to the students?

A. Students can stay at home to learn.

B. Students can learn at times that suit their schedule.

C. Students‟ weak achievement can be identified.

D. Students‟ learning time won‟t be monitored.

II. WRITING: (2.0 points)

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning

with the given words (questions from 33 to 36).

33. “ Why don‟t you put better lock on the door, Barbara”? said John

=> John suggested……………………………………………………………………………………..

34. Although his both legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before it

exploded.

=> Despite his………………………………………………………………………………………….

35 I haven‟t eaten this kind of food before.

=> This is the first…………………………………………………………………………………….. 83

36. The architect has drawn plans for an extension to the house.

=> Plans………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one using the

word in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways (questions from 37 to 40).

37. It isn‟t necessary for you to finish by Saturday. (HAVE TO)

______________________________________________________________________________

38. “ How many survivors are there?”, asked the journalist. (WANTED TO KNOW)

______________________________________________________________________________

39. It was such rotten meat that it had to be thrown away. (SO …. THAT)

______________________________________________________________________________

40. It is essential that Professor John Lee is met at the airport. (MUST )

__________THE END__________

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I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8 points )

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that indicate the word/phrase which is OPPOSITE in

meaning to the underlined part.

1. She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization.

A. mean B. amicable C. kind D. hospitable

2. The plane landed safely.

A. touched down B. took off C. took over D. took up

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.

3. China is _____ far the most populated country in the world.

A. as B. by C. so D. to

4. The hotel is beautifully _____ in a quiet spot near the river.

A. located B. situating C. lying D. stayed

5. A _____ is a cave that is big enough for humans to go inside.

A. cavern B. bay C. fortress D. temple

6. If I were a superman, I _______.

A. flew B. will fly C. would fly D. fly

7. _____ this hand-embroidered picture was expensive, we bought it.

A. As B. Because C. Even though D. Despite

8. The light went out while I............ dinner.

A. am having B. was having C. had D. have had

9. My friend, _____bicycle was stolen last week, has decided to buy a motorbike

A. whom B. which C. who D. whose

10. Son Doong Cave is recognised as _____ cave in the world by BCRA.

A. the larger than B. the largest C. the larger D. the most large

11 .I suggest_______ some money for poor children.

A. to raise B. raising C. raised D. raise

12. "Mum. I‟ve got 6.00 on the TOEFL test" - "”

A. Good way! B. You are right. C. Oh, hard luck! D. Good job!

13. Tom: “How did you get here?" - John: “…………………”

A. I came here last night. B. I came here by train.

C. The train is so crowded. D. Is it far from here?

Choose one word (A, B, C or D) whose stress pattern is different from the others .

14. A. adolescence B. multicultural C. metropolitan D. limestone

15. A. factor B. event C. complex D. tunnel

Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the

others.

16. A. fabulous B. administrative C. paradise D. urban

17.A.bilingual B. dialect C. simmer D. pile-up

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that indicate the word/phrase which is CLOSEST in

meaning to the underlined part.

18.My father still hasn‟t really recovered from the death of my mother.

A. looked after B. taken after C. gone off D. got over

19. As a government official, Benjamin Franklin often traveled abroad. 85

A. widely B. secretly C. alone D. overseas

Read the passage and do the exercises that follow by choosing the corresponding letter (A,B,C or

D) of the correct answers.

Cigarettes contain toxic substances like tar and nicitine. That is why we often hear people

telling us that smoking is harmful to our bodies. Smoking weakens our lungs as well as other parts

of our body. We will not be as active as before and will need more effort to move about.

Smoking affects our environment too. When we puff, we pollute the environment with smoke. This

makes our surroundings unpleasant and unclean. Since Smoking does not do any good to us, we

should always say no to cigarettes. We should advise our loved ones to take sweet instead whenever

they feel like taking toxic puff.

20. Which word in the passage means” harmful to our body”?

A. toxic B. pollute C. unpleasant D. effort

21. Smoking is harmful to us because…………………………..

A. makes us more active B. wastes our more

C. weakens our body D. makes us move about difficulty

22. Which of the following is a harmful effect of smoking?

A. Hearing problem B. Hair loss C. Loss of sense of smell D. Lung cancer

23. Which of the following sentences is correct?

A. Cigarettes contain a lot of smoke B. Smoking can kill us immediately

C. We can help smokers quit smoking easily D. Smoking causes more harm than good to us

24. How can we help a smoker quit his bad habit ?

A. Give him more money B. Ask him to suck on sweets to replace smoking

C. Hide away his cigarettes so that he can not smoke D. Tell him to stop smoking every day

Mark the letter A,B,C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction

25.John's father had him repeated the poem many times.

A B C D

26. I used to having a very good time with my grandparents when I was a child.

A B C D

27. Even though being ill , Phong still went to school last Monday

A B C D

Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each gap in the passage

Homelessness is a problem in many big cities in the world. It occurs when a part of the

population does not have any (28) ______ place to call home. Hundreds of millions of people in the

world spend at least some time of the year homeless. This is an issue that the authorities are trying to

(29) ______. However, there are (30) ______ things that each person can do to help those people. One

of the things that you can do to help the homeless is to volunteer your time. If you have a lot of free

time, you might go on an extended trip to help (31) ______ homes or improve an impoverished area.

Even with just a few hours a week, it is possible to make an impact in your own city. You can also sign

up to help at a (32) ______ soup kitchen: most cities have a mission of some kind serving food to the

homeless and offering temporary shelter

28. A. common B. regular C. unusual D. fixed

29. A. deal with B. get over C. look through D. find out

30. A. little B. less C. more D. fewer

31. A. care for B. show around C. set up D. pull down

32. A. urban B. central C. capital D. local

II. WRITING: (2.0 points) 86

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the

given words

33. You can‟t visit the USA unless you have a visa.=> If

you………………………………………………………..

34. “ Can I borrow your typewriter, Janet”? asked Peter.=> Peter asked

if………………………………………..

35. She started working as a secretary five years ago.=> She

has…………………………………………………

36. She knows a lot more about it than I do.=> I don‟t

know………………………………………………….

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Do not change the

given words in any ways

7. My French friend finds driving on the left difficult. ( USED TO)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…..

38. They think the owner of the house is abroad. ( THOUGHT)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…..

39. We didn‟t go on holiday because we did not have enough money. ( WOULD)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…..

40. The children couldn‟t go swimming because the sea was rough. ( TOO)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…..

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I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8 points)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is

different from the other three in pronunciation.

Question 1: A. wicked B. watched C. stopped D. cooked

Question 2: A. accent B. factor C. anniversary D. variety

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.

Question 3: A. scientific B. imaginary C. advantage D. reviewer

Question 4: A. immersion B. dominance C. dialect D. stimulate

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs

correction in the following questions.

Question 5: Sleeping, resting, and to drink fruit juice are the best ways to care for a cold.

A B C D

Question 6: I haven‟t visited my friends when I came to live in the city.

A B C D

Question 7: Tom asked Peter whether he had gone to Mai‟s birthday party last night.

A B C D

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST

in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Question 8: Mr. Gerstein was particularly taken back to hear that sleeping problems are often linked

to physical problems.

A. surprised B. intended C. determined D. relieved

Question 9: I shouldn‟t go outside without a raincoat because it‟s raining cats and dogs.

A. it‟s just started to rain B. it‟s raining very heavily

C. it‟s going to rain D. it‟s drizzling

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE

in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

Question 10: My younger brothers are obedient most of the time, but they are

quite mischievous sometimes.

A. naughty B. hard-working C. well-behaved D. disruptive

Question 11: You should not wear casual clothes to the interview. The first impression is very

important.

A. new B. informal C. neat D. formal

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the

following questions.

Question 12: I‟d like to see that football match because I___________ once this year.

A. haven‟t seen B. don‟t see C. weren‟t seeing D. didn‟t

see

Question 13: They always kept on good ___________with their next-door neighbors for the children‟s

sake.

A. will B. friendship C. terms D. relations

Question 14: Some candidates failed the oral examination because they didn‟t have enough ________.

A. confide B. confident C. confidential D.

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Question 15: Our new coach is popular ___________the whole team.

A. for B. to C. by D. with

Question 16: Don‟t go too fast! I can‟t _____up with you.

A. keep B. go C. walk D. run

Question 17: I have no idea where ___________.

A. has she got that information B. she got that information

C. did she get that information D. that information has she got

Question 18: That‟s___________ story I have ever heard.

A. a ridiculous B. the ridiculous C. the more ridiculous D. the most ridiculous

Question 19: We bought some ___________.

A. German lovely old glasses B. German old lovely glasses

C. lovely old German glasses D. old lovely German glasses

Question 20: ___________non-verbal language is___________ important aspect of interpersonal

communication.

A. The - a B. ø – an C. A – the D. The - ø

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of

the following exchanges.

Question 21: “Would you mind turning down the TV? I‟m working!” “________________.”

A. Yes, I‟m working, too. B. Not at all. I‟ll do it now.

C. Thank you. I‟m pleased. D. No, I wouldn‟t be working.

Question 22: “Please, lock the door carefully before you leave the room.” “________.”

A. I won‟t tell you when I do it. B. I‟m thinking of selling the house.

C. That‟s for sure. D. I‟m sorry. I did it last night

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

correct word for each of the blanks

Last week I went to an International Food Festival taking place in Hai Phong. Because the festival only

(23) ___place for one day, hundreds of people crowded into it. It was the biggest food festival I had

ever seen. There (24) __ thirty countries participating in the festival. They brought with them

traditional food specialities which reflected their unique national(25)______.

I was really impressed (26) ___the Cobb salad. It is an American garden salad made from chopped

salad greens, tomato, bacon, chicken breast, hard-boiled egg, avocado, cheese, and red-wine

vinaigrette. (27)___the salad requires quite a few ingredients, it is not quick to make.

Question 23. A. ran B. took C. went D. found

Question 24. A. are B. is C. was D. were

Question 25. A. cooking B. food C. foods D. cuisine

Question 26. A. by B. at C. in D. on

Question 27. A. But B. Although C. Because D. So

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 41 to 45

Changes in care giving roles

With the burden of financial support reduced, and with a changing concept of a father‟s role,

modern day fathers tend to be more involved in children‟s care giving. They are now spending more

time and energy on their children. Psychological research across families from all ethnic backgrounds

suggests that the influence of a father‟s love and attention is as great as that of a mother‟s. Fatherly

love helps children develop a sense of their place in the world, which helps their social and emotional 89

development. Moreover, children who receive more love from their fathers are less likely to have

behavioural problems.

This trend is still increasing and its effects will become clearer and clearer in the future, especially in

traditionally male-dominated societies.

Question 28. Which of these is NOT the traditional role of a father?

A. financial supporter B. teacher of moral values C. religious educator D. caregiver

Question 29. Social welfare programmes ___________.

A. support families financially B. help mothers with domestic abuse

C. educate fathers about their responsibilities D. train caregivers

Question 30. The influence of a mother’s love is ___________ that of the father’s.

A. more important than B. less important than

C. much greater than D. as important as

Question 31. Children who get more fatherly love will _______ behavioural problems.

A. never have any B. have more C. have fewer D. have a lot of

Question 32.The changing roles of the father will be seen more clearly in ___________.

A. ethnic groups B. developed countries

C. economically independent societies D. traditionally male-dominated societies

II. WRITING: (2.0 points)

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the

given words

33. The mechanic serviced my car last week.=> I……………………………………………

34. I‟m always nervous when I travel by air.=> Traveling…………………………………………….

35. He couldn‟t afford to buy the car.=> The car……………………………………………….

36. “Why don‟t you put your luggage under the seat?” he asked.=> He

suggested………………………………

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Do not

change the given words in any ways

37. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job. (IN SPITE OF)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

38. I‟m sorry I missed your birthday party. (WISH)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

39. They haven‟t cleaned the streets this week. (BEEN)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

40. Apples are usually cheaper than oranges. (EXPENSIVE)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8 points)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is

pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.

Question 1: A. wicked B. watched C. stopped D. cooked

Question 2: A. head B. bread C. clean D. lead

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word differs from the other

three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3: A. familiar B. impatient C. uncertain D. arrogant

Question 4: A. disappear B. arrangement C. opponent D.

contractual

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.

Question 5: When I turned up, the town hall was already full of teenagers.

A. look B. packed C. crowded D. jammed

Question 6: She turned down the new job in New York because she didn't want to move.

A. turn on B. refused C. turn off D. look up

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.

Question 7: He is a typical optimist, always looking on the bright side of everything.

A. pessimist B. introvert C. extrovert D. activist

Question 8: When I was going shopping yesterday, I accidentally met one of my old friends in high

school.

A. by far B. by heart C. by chance D. on

purpose

Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate

the correct answer to each of the questions.

Columbus crossed the Atlantic Ocean three times. His first voyage brought him fame and

popularity - he discovered a new continent. But he had enemies who wanted to get rid of him. On his

second voyage the Government of the country that Columbus himself discovered threw him into

prison.

He was sent back to Spain as a prisoner. But Columbus succeeded in proving that the lies his

enemies spread about him were untrue, and the Spanish Government gave him four ships to start on a

new voyage. But this third voyage was unfortunate from the beginning. The ships were met by terrible

storms and the time he reached the shores of Haiti, Columbus lost three of them. The remaining ship

was about to go down when Columbus reached the island.

It took Columbus almost a year to return to Spain. He was unhappy, disappointed and broken in

health. Worst of all, everyone forgot his achievements. He died in poverty in 1506 without knowing

that he discovered a new world. Before Columbus died, another traveller named Amerigo Vespussi

returned to Spain. He travelled along the coast of the land that Columbus discovered, and he proved

that it was not the coast of India, as Columbus thought, but unknown continent.

For a long time the new continent was called the New World. But at last, they decided to name

it America, in honour of Amerigo, whose voyage showed it was not India. America was discovered by

Columbus in 1492. It was named America in 1506, the year in which Columbus died. 91

Question 9. Columbus was famous and popular for.......

A. his three voyages B. discovering a new world

C. having many enemies D. being thrown into prison

Question 10. When he returned to Spain, Columbus lived.......

A. very happily B. in good health C. in poverty D. a better

life

Question 11. Columbus died in 1506 without knowing that he himself......

A. had reached a new continent B. had discovered the coast India

C. showed the world the unknown continent D. proved the new land to be America

Question 12. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Columbus thought he had come to the coast of India.

B. People did not recognize Columbus' achievement.

C. The new continent was named after Amerigo.

D. The new continent was discovered by Amerigo.

Question 13. The phrase "in honour of” used in the last paragraph mostly means.......

A. in order for something to be done B. in order to show admiration for

C. in terms of someone's honour D. on account of someone's honour

Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate

the correct word for each of the blanks

As a child, Phong always dreamt of going (14) ______ to study. After he graduated from high school,

his parents sent him over to New Zealand to attend college. Phong was very happy that his dream

finally (15) ______ true.

When he first arrived in the country, Phong‟s English was not very good and sometimes he did not

(16) ______ what other people said. He also had difficulties in class because he was not familiar with

the new teaching and learning method. He felt lonely in this new place, and missed all his buddies in

Viet Nam. The food there was so different (17) ______ 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 carefully. But

Phong was young and enthusiastic. He learnt to adapt to this new environment. After two years, Phong

is now 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 (18) ______ being able to earn money for his daily

needs from his part-time job at a restaurant.

Question 14. A. travelling B foreign C. up D abroad

Question 15. A. become B. came C. turned D. come

Question 16. A. understand B. like C. care D. consider

Question 17. A. to B. for C. as D. about

Question 18. A. of B. than C. at D. that

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the

following questions

Question 19. All the best theatres and restaurants are ____ within a few minutes' walk of each other.

A. laid B. situated C. seated D. stood

Question 20. Would you like to live in a modern house or a(n) ___________ cottage?

A. picturesque B. awful C. terrible D. bad

Question 21. A ________ is a solid figure or object, made by carving or shaping wood, stone, clay,

etc.

A. painting B. sculpture C. medal D. picture

Question 22. Ho Chi Minh City has been divided into twenty-four ______divisions since December 2003. 92

A. administer B. administration C. administrative D. administrator

Question 23. A ___________ is a castle on high ground in or near a city, where people could go when

the city was being attacked.

A. cathedral B. monument C. centre D. citadel

Question 24. The station building used to be a high wooden ___________ with a curved roof.

A. facility B. carriage C. complex D. structure

Question 25. The new sports ___________ has six tennis courts.

A. complex B. match C. medium D. game

Question 26. The local government is introducing tougher ___________ to preserve historical sites.

A. measures B. actions C. plans D. steps

Question 27. The pagoda is in a beautiful ___________, close to the sea.

A. spaces B. setting C. tower D. set

Question 28. There is general ___________ that Vietnamese students lack knowledge of the natural,

or man-made, wonders of Viet Nam.

A. accepting B. saying C. recognition D. undertakin

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

Question 29. The typhoon may damage the water pipes they supply our home.

A B C D

Question 30. Tom enjoys festivals in Vietnam despite he doesn‟t understand Vietnamese cultural very much.

A B C D

Question 31 You have never used a computer before, haven‟t you?

A B C D

Question 32. Minh asked me how far is it from the airport to my house.

A B C D

II. WRITING: (2.0 points)

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the

given words

33. I advice you to put your money in the bank.=>

You‟d………………………………………………………

34. That restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there.=> It is

such…………………………………………

35. I‟ll pick the children up if you like.=> Would you…………………………………………

36. He objected to the fact that his secretary came to work late.=> He was

annoyed……………………………..

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Do not change the

given words in any ways

37. Tom is the most industrious pupil. (NO OTHER)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

38. She isn‟t accustomed to life in London. (USED TO)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

39. “Don‟t forget to phone the office,” she told him. (REMINDED)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

40. I‟m afraid I haven‟t got time to listen to you. (WISH)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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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 from 1 to 2.

Question 1. A. prefer B. differ C. receive D. record

Question 2. A. communication B. attraction C. respect D. machine

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 3 to 7.

The English language began(3)…….England, of course. But when people went from England

to(4)…….countries, they brought their language with them. The first English people come to North

America(5)……many things that they did not know about before, especially different kinds of animals

and plants. So they took the(6)……for these plants and animals from the people(7)…….were already

living in America-the Indians. “Raccoon”, “skunk”, “tomato”, “tobacco” are all American Indian

words.

Question 3. A. in B. on C. at D. above

Question 4. A. newly B. other C. much D. lot

Question 5. A. watched B. looked C. saw D. heard

Question 6. A. languages B. vocabulary C. tongue D. words

Question 7. A. that B. which C. who D. whose

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 8 to 9

Question 8. A. saved B. helped C. looked D. reduced

Question 9. A. double B. enough C. resource D. rough

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the

following questions from 10 to 19

Question 10. The paintings ________ Mr. Brown has in his house are worth around £100,000.

A. whose B. which C. what D. whom

Question 11________ is visiting important and historic places in a city or an area as a tourist.

A. Travelling B. Sightseeing C. Wandering D. Sunbathing

Question 12. All _________ must complete a visa form upon arrival at Singapore airport.

A. tourists B. departures C. customers D. passengers

Question 13. The garlic sausage is also sold pre-packed in _________.

A. slices B. stalks C. sticks D. packets

Question 14________ people never seem to put on weight, while others are always on a diet.

A. All B. One C. Few D. Some

Question 15. Travellers are advised to find an alternative _____ during road repairs.

A. field B. direction C. route D. itinerary

Question 16. All food products should carry a list of _________ on the packet.

A. elements B. materials C. foods D. ingredients

Question 17. Traditionally, an „English breakfast‟ is a large cooked breakfast, usually _____ bacon and

eggs, toast, baked beans, black pudding, and tea or coffee.

A. making of B. having C. consisting of D. existing of

Question 18. If you want to stay slim and healthy, you _____ reduce the amount of fast food you eat

every day.

A. may B. should C. need D. would 94

Question 19. I have _____ older brother and ____ younger sister.

A. an. . . a B. an. . . an C. a. . . a D. a. . . an

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 20 to 24

The price of holidays can fluctuate a great deal throughout the year, so you can save a lot if you

are flexible with your travel dates and avoid peak holiday times. It can be also cheaper if you book

well in advance. Before your departure, make sure you get as much information about your destination

as you can. Find out if you require any special visas or permits to travel there. Think about spending

money as well. Will you be able to access your own money easily enough or will you need to take cash

with you? Think about eating larger lunches and smaller evening meals to help your money go further,

as lunch is generally cheaper. Make sure that you keep sufficient identification with you at all times. It

may also help to email a copy of your passport details to yourself, in case it is lost or stolen. Label

your suitcases clearly so that they can be easily identified as yours. It can be useful to store a copy of

your itinerary in a prominent place in your suitcase so that the airline will know where to find you if

your luggage gets lost. Be sure to pack any medication or other essential items in your hand luggage. If

your flight is delayed, or your luggage is lost, these can be difficult to obtain in an airport or foreign

country.

Question 20.Which can be the best title for the passage?

A. Travel procedures B. Travel advice

C. How to adjust travel dates D. Protect your luggage

Question 21. Which one of these is NOT advisable according to the passage?

A. Research your destination B. Always bring identification

C. Apply for visas if necessary D. Save money by cutting out dinner

Question 22. According to the passage, your luggage should be ___________.

A. stored in a safe place B. tagged in case of being lost

C. packed with your passport D. painted a bright colour

Question 23. The underlined word „it‟ refers to your ___________.

A. identification B. luggage C. passport D. flight

Question 24. It can be inferred from the passage that ___________.

A. travelling may cost more in peak season B. you must always take cash with you

C. larger lunches cost more than smaller ones D. you can‟t get back your lost luggage overseas

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part to that needs

correction to each of the following questions from 25 to 27.

Question 25. Jupiter, who is the largest planet in our solar system, has more gravity than the Earth.

A B C D

Question 26. My friend Russ is interested in to work in advertising.

A B C D

Question 27.Although the low wage, he agreed to take the job.

A B C D

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part to that needs

correction to each of the following questions from 28 to 29.

Question 28. “Shall we go out for dinner?”.

A. No, I wouldn‟t. That‟s boring B. I‟d love

C. That‟s a good idea. D. You can say that again.

Question 29. –Peter: “ Do you mind if I use your pencil?” -Katy: “………” 95

A. Sorry. I have no idea. B. Never mind. Help yourself

C. Certainly, it‟s true C. That‟s a good idea.

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 30

Question 30: Travel insurance is sometimes mistaken for temporary health insurance, but the two are

actually different.

A. transitory B. passing C. mutable D. permanent

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to

the underlined word in each of the following questions from 31 to 32.

Question 31. Monday is blue. I do not have any mind to work.

A.happy B.optimistic C. hope D.tired

Question 32. My parents started this store when I was 6.

A.stopped B.set up C. brought D.finished

II. WRITING: (2.0 points)

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the

given words (questions from 33 to 36).

33. The police has just released John.=> John……………………………………………….

34. I couldn‟t hear them because they were speaking too softly.=> They were speaking………

35. We spent 5 hours getting to London.=> It took……..

36. I get to work in 20 minutes.=> It ………………

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one using the

word in brackets . Do not change the given words in any ways (questions from 37 to

40).

37. It is necessary that this work be finished by Monday. (MUST)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

38. It‟s a pity I didn‟t take my doctor‟s advice. (WISH)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

39. The bread is so tale we can‟t eat it. (ENOUGH)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

40. Who does this bag belong to? (WHOSE)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8 points

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that indicate the word/phrase which is OPPOSITE in

meaning to the underlined part.

1 . He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.

A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange

2. I‟ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.

A. reasonable B. acceptable C. pretty high D. wonderful

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.

3. China is _____ far the most populated country in the world.

A. as B. by C. so D. to

4. The hotel is beautifully _____ in a quiet spot near the river.

A. located B. situating C. lying D. stayed

5. A _____ is a cave that is big enough for humans to go inside.

A. cavern B. bay C. fortress D. temple

6. If I were in your_____, I‟d take it easy and try to forget it.

A. shoe B. shoes C. sandal D. sandals

7. _____ this hand-embroidered picture was expensive, we bought it.

A. As B. Because C. Even though D. Despite

8. _____ is a mix of English, Malay, Mandarin.

A. „Hinglish‟ B. „Singlish‟ C. „Thailish‟ D. „Vietlish‟

9.My friend, _____bicycle was stolen last week, has decided to buy a motorbike

A. whom B. which C. who D. whose

0. You have cleaned your bike, ________?

A. have you B. do you C. haven‟t you D. don‟t you

11. Son Doong Cave is recognised as _____ cave in the world by BCRA.

A. the larger than B. the largest C. the larger D. the most large

12. "Mum. I‟ve got 600 on the TOEFL test" - "……………."

A. Good way! B. You are right. C. Oh, hard luck! D. Good job!

13. Tom: “How did you get here?" - John: “…………………”

A. I came here last night. B. I came here by train.

C. The train is so crowded. D. Is it far from here?

Choose one word (A, B, C or D) whose stress pattern is different from the others.

14. A. adolescence B. multicultural C. metropolitan D. limestone

15. A. factor B. event C. complex D. tunnel

Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the

others.

16. A. fabulous B. administrative C. paradise D. urban

17. A. bilingual B. dialect C. simmer D. pile-up

Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting.

18. I asked him how far was it to the station if I went there by taxi .

A B C D

19. Linda has worn her new yellow dress only once since she buys it.

A B C D 97

20. Don‟t put too much garlic in the salad; two bunches are enough.

A B C D

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that indicate the word/phrase which is CLOSEST in

meaning to the underlined part.

21. The boy was brought up with a family in the countryside.

A. reared B. bred C. raised D. grown

22. As a government official, Benjamin Franklin often traveled abroad.

A. widely B. secretly C. alone D. overseas

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers (A, B, C or D).

Every day on radio, on TV, and in the newspaper, we hear, see or read about many problems in the

world, for example, pollution problems.

Air pollution is the first kind. It mostly comes from fumes released from motorbikes, cars, airplanes,

trains and poisonous gases emitted from factories. Also, waste is dumped anywhere, even in the city

where many people are living. The second pollution problem is sea pollution. Many people earn their

living from fishing in the sea, and the fish they catch feed many people. But the sea has become so

polluted from oil spills and factory wastes that the fish are dying. This is not only killing the fish, but

is also affecting those people who eat fish.

Seldom do you find a place nowadays that is not polluted. This problem is growing more difficult

every day. We must find a good solution that makes the world a better place to live.

23. We hear, see and read about problems in the world _________

A. once a week B. every day C. every week D. every year

24. What causes the air pollution?

A. fumes from vehicles. B. poisonous gases from factories.

C. waste from everywhere D. All are correct

25. The sea has become polluted because of _________

A. oil spills B. factories wastes

C. smoke from factories D. A and B are correct

26. In order to make the world a better place to live, we _________

A. should not prevent pollution B. must find a good solution.

C. should kill the fish. D. None is correct.

27. The word “This” in the passage refers to _________

A. pollution B. oil C. factory D. sea

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate correct word

for each of the blanks

SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) is a deadly disease. Scien haven't found the (28)......of

this disease. SARS is dangerous because it develops quickly. Patients normally (29)......a high fever, a

sore throat, and cough. Their body temperature is (30)......38°C.

Antibiotics cannot cure SARS, and scientists are looking for a (31)..... to prevent the disease. Before

they can find one, it is important to have a (32) ......lifestyle. You should keep fit, have plenty of fresh

air, and eat lot foods with vitamin C.

28. A. reason B. cause C. source D. ground

29. A. make B. take C. have D. receive

30. A. above B. below C. more D. on

31. A. treatment B. cure C. tablet D. vaccine

32. A. healthy B. rich C. wealthy D. strong

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Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the

given words

33. My boyfriend is very short-tempered.=> My boyfriend loses…………………………

34. You can use it as long as you like, and it won‟t wear out.=> No matter…….………………………

35. If the work is finished by lunchtime you can go home.=>

Get………………………………………………….

36. How have you been getting on with your enquiries?=> How

much……………………………………..

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one using the word in

brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways (questions from 37 to 40).

37. I gave Ted the massage, but he already knew about it. (NEEDN‟T)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

38. The trains couldn‟t run because of the snow. (PREVENTED)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

39. I didn‟t arrived in time to see him. (ENOUGH)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

40. I‟m sorry I was rude to you yesterday. (APOLOGIZE)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8 points )

Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.

1. A. sociable B. ocean C. receive D. special

2. A. baskets B. books C. roofs D. changes

Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from that of the other.

3. A. capable B. different C. difficult D. delightful

4. A. fluent B. language C. explore D. massive

Mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the

underlined part

5 . I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.

A. hopeless B. hopeful C. successful D. unsuccessful

6. Carpets from countries such as Persia and Afghanistan often fetch high prices in the United States.

A. Artifacts B. Pottery C. Rugs D. Textiles

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word (s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined

word(s)

7. Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.

A.failed to pay B. paid in full C.had a bad personality D. was paid much money

8. His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning .

A.elicited B. irregular C. secret D. legal

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.

9. Tom: “How did you get here?" - John: “…………………”

A. I came here last night. B. I came here by train.

C. The train is so crowded. D. Is it far from here?

10. That tall woman, ……….career is very successful, usually helps children in this orphanage.

A. that B. what C. which D. whose

11. If you come to England, it will be a good ________ for you to improve your English.

A. opportunity B. advantage C. experience D. possibility

12. Of those _______ took the test last week, Phong is the only one who didn‟t study for it.

A. who B. whom C. which D. whose

13. You have cleaned your bike, ________?

A. have you B. do you C. haven‟t you D. don‟t you

14. Why don‟t you have your house _____________?

A. repainted B. repaint C. to repaint D. repainting

15 . She suggested ……….. money for the poor people in the region.

A. to save B. saved C. saving D. save

16. I can‟t _______ your loud music any longer. I‟m leaving.

A. make out B. keep up with C. hold on to D. put up with

17. Women nowadays have the freedom to __________ whether or not they have children.

A. know B. select C. choose D. elect

18. "Mum. I‟ve got 600 on the TOEFL test" - "……………."

A. Good way! B. You are right. C. Oh, hard luck! D. Good job!

Find a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence

19. I asked him how far was it to the station if I went there by taxi . 100

A B C D

20. Although he was tired, but he still went to work yesterday.

A B C D

21. My family spent an interested holiday in Europe last summer.

A B D D

Read the text carefully, and then choose the most suitable answers (A, B, C or D).

Face-to-face conversation is a two-way process: You speak to me, I reply to you and so on.

Two-way (22)_______ depends on having a coding system that is understood by both sender and

(23)_______, and an agreed convention about signaling the beginning and end of the message. In

speech, the coding system is the language like English or Spanish; the convention that one person

speaks at a time may seem too obvious to mention. In fact, the signals (24)_______ in conversation

and meetings are often (25)_______. For example, lowering the pitch of the voice may mean the end

of a sentence, a sharp intake of breath may signal the desire to interrupt, catching the chairman‟s eye

may indicate the desire to speak in a formal setting like a debate, a clenched fist may indicate anger.

When (26)_______ visual signals are not possible, more formal signals may be needed.

22: A. Exchange B. Interchange C. Communication D. Correspondence

23: A. Announcer B. Receiver C. Messenger D. Transmitter

24: A. That people use B. Are used C. Using D. Being used

25: A. Informal B. non-verbal C. verbal D. formal

26: A. their B. These C. This D. That

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question.

Do you ever think about what schools will be like in the future? Many people think that

students will study most regular classes such as maths, science and history online.

Students will probably learn these subjects anywhere using a computer. What will happen if students

have problems with a subject? They might connect with a teacher through live video conferencing.

Expert teachers from learning centres will give students help wherever they live.

Students will still take classes in a school, too. Schools will become places for learning social

skills. Teachers will guide students in learning how to work together in getting along with each other.

They will help students with group projects both in and out of the classroom.

Volunteer work and working at local businesses will teach students important life skills about

the world they live in. This will help students become an important part of their communities.

Some experts say it will take five years for changes to begin in schools. Some say it will take longer.

Most people agree, though, that computers will change education the way TVs and telephones changed

life for people all over the world years before.

27. What will happen if students meet difficulties with a subject?

A. Teachers from learning centres will give them help through live video conferencing.

B. They will meet their teachers in person for help with problems with the subject.

C. They will telephone the teachers who are staying at the school to seek their help.

D. Schools will organise a live video conference for teachers to help students with problems.

28. Students will still go to school to _____ .

A. learn all subjects B. play with their friends C. use computers D. learn social skills

29. The main role of teachers in the future will be _____ .

A. providing students with knowledge B. guiding students to learn computers

C. helping students with group projects D. organising live video conferences

30. Students will learn important life skills through _______ .

A. going to school every day B. taking online classes 101

C. working in international businesses D. doing volunteer work

31. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Kids won‟t have to go to school in the future. B. Computers will change education in the

future.

C. All classes will be taught online in the future. D. Teachers will help students from home in

the future.

32. Let‟s face _____ we are destroying the environment and we need to do something now.

A. truth B. facts C. things D. information

II. WRITING: (2.0 points)

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the

given words

33. She didn‟t hurry, so she missed the train.=> If………………………………………….

34. Barbara is the best tennis-player in the club.=> No one………………………………………

35. I haven‟t seen that man here before.=>

It‟s……………………………………………………………………..

36. The furniture was so expensive that I didn‟t buy it.=> The furniture was

too…………………………….

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one using the

word in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways

37. The robbers made the bank manager hand over on the money. (WAS)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

38. Tom learned to drive when he was nineteen. (SINCE)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

39. She had never been so unhappy before. (THAN)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

40 It was so late that nothing could be done. (TOO)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8 points )

Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from that of the other.

1. A dynamite B. institute C. hamburger D. opinion

2. A minority B. communicate C. celebration D. efficiency

Read the following passages and choose the best answer for each blanket.

Rivers all of the world‟s most important natural resources. Many cities are on large rivers,

and__________ every country has at least one river that plays an important part in the lives if its

people.

Besides transportation, rivers _________ food , water for crops , water to drink and opportunities

for recreation for people who live along their bank and in order to get water for crops engineer

sometimes build a dam__________ a river and let the water become a lake behind the dam. Then

people can use their water not only to irrigate fields but also to make electricity for home and

industries.

However the water often becomes__________ when cities on river bank grow inside and the

number of industries increases. We are learning that it is necessary to keep rivers clean if we want to

enjoy the ________ of the natural resources.

3. A many B. a lot C. plenty D. almost

4. A. provided B. support C. assist D .create

5. A. over B. across C. among D. under

6. A. crowed B. overloaded C. polluted D. excited

7. A. interests B. benefits C. tips D. receipts

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question.

Tigers are one of the most powerful and graceful animals in the world. The different species

that still exist today, namely the Bengal, Indochina, Siberian, South China and Sumatra tigers are in

danger of becoming extinct. Due to irresponsible hunting, the Bali, Caspian and Java tigers have

already become extinct. This could soon happen to the other species too.

In the past, tigers were considered as pests. With a smaller area to hunt, as man had taken up

more of the land to build upon, the tigers found less area for themselves to hunt. They thus turned to

farms to get their food. Farmers‟ livestock were attacked by these tigers. People were then encouraged

to hunt and kill these animals with the promise of rewards. Even after the threat of tigers on livestock

was over, man continued to hunt tigers, this time for recreation. Poachers too hunt tigers for their body

parts knowing that the skin of tigers is much sought after. Bones and other organs are also used as

ingredients in traditional Chinese medicine. Although killing is illegal, it is still being carried out

unless it is stopped, the remaining species of tigers will soon become extinct too.

8. How many species of tigers were there originally?

A. three B. Four C. Five D. eight

9. There were fewer hunting grounds for the tigers because _____

A. man had occupied the land B. the farmers put their livestock there

C. the tiger population was becoming bigger D. they liked hunting livestock

10. Man continues hunting tigers even they are no longer pests because _____

A. he treats it as a form of recreation B. he loves tigers very much

C. he still thinks tigers are pests D. he wants to make the tigers extinct

11. Poachers are people who _____

A. look after tigers B. make Chinese medicine 103

C. hunt tigers illegally D. hunt tigers‟ body parts

12. Illegal poaching will _____

A. cause the extinction of tigers

B. increase the amount of Chinese medicine

C. increase the amount of Chinese medicine

D. increase the price of body parts

Find a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence.

13.The cost of living has gone up considerably the last few years

A B C D

14. I think your garden needs to weed and you had better do it right now

A B C D

15. Can you tell me where that apples over there come from?

A B C D

Mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the

underlined part .

16. Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according

to brightness.

A. record B. shine C. categorize D. diversify

17. In the future, fathers may be externally employed or stay at home and look after their children.

A. do extra work B. go out to work C. work full-time D. Work part-time

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word (s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined

word(s)

18. The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country.

A. soak B. permanent C. complicated D. guess

19. There has been no rain for a long time, so land is getting more and more barren.

A. wet B. dry C. windy D. hot

Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the

rest.

20. A parachute B chorus C scheme D choir

21. A causal B television C pleasure D decision

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.

22. I‟m really looking _____ Christmas this year

A into B after C out for D forward to

23. We have had the roof of our house _____

A. replace B. replaced C. to replace. D .been replaced

24. If everybody _____ the traffic ruled, the road will be much safer

A. obey B .obeys C. obeyed D. will obey

25. There are_____ chairs in this room than in that room

A .fewer B. less C. fewest D .least

26. Susan rarely stays up late, _____?

A .is she B. isn‟t she C. does she D .doesn‟t she

27.Tom wasn‟t there last night?

_No _____

A .I wasn‟t neither B. either was I C. I wasn‟t too D. neither I was

28._ Are you leaving ?

Yes, but I wish I _____ to go 104

A .don‟t have B .will not have C. may not have D. didn‟t have

29. He showed us the house _____ he was born.

A . which B. in which C. in where D. in that

30. We _____ the plumbers to install an air conditioner in the living room.

A. had B. got C. made D. arranged

31. There‟s _____ in trying to contact him as he‟s touring Europe.

A. no way B. nowhere C. no point D. no quarter

32 “What does your brother do?”

“_____”

A. he is painting in his room B. he is a painter

C. he is still single D .he likes to paint pictures

II. WRITING: (2.0 points)

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the

given words

33. He left school and then joined the army.

=> After …………………………………………………………………

34. The leak was repaired by the plumber this morning.

=> The plumber …………………………………………………………..

35. This flower is very beautiful!

=> How …………………………………………………………………!

36. Somebody stole his watch yesterday.

=> His watch ………………………………………………………………

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one using the

word in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways

37. The last time she had a swim was five years ago. (HAS)

________________________________________________________________________________

38. I asked the hotel porter to wake me at 8 o‟clock the following morning. (PLEASE)

________________________________________________________________________________

39. They‟ll have to change the date of the meeting again. (CHANGED)

________________________________________________________________________________

40. The garage is going to repair the car for us next week. (HAVE)

________________________________________________________________________________

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I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8 points )

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part

from the other three in pronunciation in the following question from 1 to 2.

1: A. talked B. watched C. lived D. stopped

2: A. flood B. moon C. food D. soon

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 the following question from 3 to 4.

3: A. engineer B. corporate C. difficult D. different

4: A. popular B. position C. horrible D. positive

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs

correction in the following question from1 5 to 7.

5: Mr. Smith is going to buy a new Japanese car, doesn‟t he?

A B C D

6: One of the most urgent problem, facing us now is the need to control population growth.

A B C D

7: If I were you, I didn‟t buy that expensive car.

A B C D

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to

the underlined word in each of the following question from 8 to 9

8: Frank never turns up on time for a meeting.

A.calls B.arrives C.reports D.prepares

9: My father still hasn‟t really recovered from the death of my mother.

A. looked after B. taken after C. gone off D. got over

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning

to the underlined word in each of the following question from 10 to 11

10: She had a cozy little apartment in Boston.

A. uncomfortable B. warm C. lazy D. dirty

11: He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week.

A. fresh B. disobedient C. obedient D. understanding

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the

following questions 12 to 20

12. If I were a flower, I …………..a sunflower.

A. was B. were C. will be D. would be

13. Nobody went to the party, ………..?

A. does he B. do they C. didn‟t they D. did they

14. Is English a(n) ………… language in your country?

A.mother B.bilingual C.living D.official

15. She turned ……..the new job in New York because she didn‟t want to move.

A. on B. off C. Up D. down

16. One of my friends ……….. is very good at English gives me his tips to learn English well.

A. What B. who C. which D. whom

17: I wish I …………. my homework last night.

A. had finished B. finished C. have finished D. finish 106

18. Her teacher suggested she ………. harder to pass the exam.

A. studies B. Studying C. study D. to study

19. This laptop is much more user-friendly, but it costs…...the other one.

A. as many as B. twice as much as

C. twice as many D. so much as

20: ……….. she‟s young, she‟s the most famous artsan in the village.

A. When B. Although C. Whereas D. In order to

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 21 to 25

Television is one of man‟s most important means of communication. It brings events and

sounds (21)…………..around the world into millions of homes. A person with a television set can sit

in his house and watch the President making a speech or visit foreign country. He can see a war being

fought and watch statesmen try 22)………….about peace. Through television home viewers can see

and learn about people, places, and things all over the world. TV even takes its (23)………..out of this

world. It brings them coverage of America‟s astronauts as the astronauts explore outer space. In

addition to all these things, television brings its viewers a steady stream of programs that are

(24)………..to entertain. In fact, TV provides (25)………..entertainment programs than any other

kinds. The programs include action-packed dramas, light comedies, sporting events and motion

pictures.

21. A. from B. at C. in D. to

22. A. bring B. brought C. bringing D. to bring

23. A. viewers B. seers C. dookers D. watchers

24. A. made B. designed C. did D. built

25. A. many B. much C. more D. most

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 26 to 30

Earth, our beautiful home planet, is the only astronomical object to accommodate life as we

know it. Scientists believe Earth was formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago. It is the fifth-largest

planet in our solar system. Its equatorial diameter is about 12,074 kilometres. Earth is the third-closest

planet to the sun. The distance from Earth to the sun is roughly 149,600,000 kilometres. It takes 365.3

days for Earth to orbit the sun, and 24 hours to rotate on its axis. The surface temperature ranges from -

88 to 58°C. Nearly 70 percent of Earth‟s surface is covered by ocean, which has an average depth of

about 4 kilometres. In 2015 it was estimated that 7.3 billion humans are living on Earth.

26. As we know it, Earth is the only planet that accommodates life. It is ……

A. habitat B. habitual C. habitable D. habit

27. In our solar system, ………….. planets are larger than Earth.

A. four B. three C. two D. five

28. There are ………………… planets between Earth and the sun.

A. four B. two C. three D. one

29. The hottest place on Earth may have the temperature of ……………..

A.-88°C B. 40°C C. 58°C D. 85°C

30. It takes ……………………… for Earth to rotate on its axis.

A. one day B. one month C. one year D. one week

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to the

following exchange. (from 31 to 32) 107

31: I think we should use less paper so that we can save tres in the forests. –“………………..”

A. Congratulations B. yes,I‟d love to

C. That‟s a good idea D. It‟s nice of you to say so

32: . John " I've passed my final exams " - Tom ".............."

A. That's a good idea B. It's nice of you to say so

C. Congratulatons ! D. Good luck !

II. WRITING: (2.0 points)

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the

given words. (from 33 to 36)

33. The bus takes longer than the train.

The train……………………………………………………………….

34. John has not had his hair cut for over six months.

It is……………………………………………………………………..

35. Maria says she‟d like to have been put in a higher class.

Maria wishes…………………………………………………………..

36. Would you like me to finish the work tonight?

I‟ll………………………………………………………………………

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one using the

word in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways (questions from 37 to 40).

37. You may get hungry on the train, so take some sandwiches. (IN CASE)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

38. My husband didn‟t leave the car keys, so I couldn‟t pick him up at the station. (IF)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

39. “I don‟t think John will come”, said Bill. (DOUBTED)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

40. The postman was bitten by our dog. (BIT)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8 points)

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 1 to 2.

Question 1: A. village B. luggage C. page D. damage

Question 2: A. simmer B. grill C. whisk D. slice

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 the primary stress in each of the following questions from 3 to 4.

Question 3: A. bilingual B. magnificent C. inaccessibleD. promote

Question 4: A. effective B. efficiency C. appliance D.

innovation

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the

following questions from 5 to 13.

Question 5: _____ you water the tree, it will die.

A. If B. Because C. Unless D. But

Question 6: The guidelines in this book can help you become a _________ speaker.

A. confide B. confident C. confidence D. self-

confidence

Question 7: This carpet really needs_______. Can you do it for me, son?

A. being cleaned B. Both C and D C. to be cleaned D. cleaning

Question 8: If we go to the Brisbane Institute of English in Australia, we can practice speaking English

with ______ speakers.

A. nation B. national C. native D. natively

Question 9: My friend, _____father is a teacher, is very good at English.

A. whom B. which C. who D. whose

Question 10: The hotel is beautifully _____ in a quiet spot near the river.

A. located B. situating C. lying D. stayed

Question 11: If I were in your_____, I‟d take it easy and try to forget it.

A. shoe B. shoes C. sandal D. sandals

Question 12: . The hotel where we are __________ is quite luxurious.

A. living B. existing C. remaining D. staying

Question 13: You can learn a lot about the local __________ by talking to local people.

A. territory B. area C. land D. nation

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 14 to 15.

Question 14: “That‟s a beautiful dress you are wearing!” - “___________________”

A. Can I have it? B. It‟s in the wash C. I‟m glad you like it D. Oh, no, not really

Question 15: "Mum. I‟ve got 600 on the TOEFL test" - "___________________"

A. Good way! B. You are right. C. Oh, hard luck! D. Good job!

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word/phrase that is CLOSEST in

meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions from 16 to 17

Question 16: She lost her temper with a customer and shouted at him.

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Question 17: In Africa, many children die from not having enough food.

A. poverty B. starvation C. drought D. malnutrition

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word/phrase that is OPPSITE in

meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions from 18 to 19.

Question 18: I could only propose a partial solution to the crisis in the company.

A. half B. halfway C. effective D. complete

Question 19:: I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer.

A.unplanned B. deliberate C. accidental D. unintentional

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs

correcting in each of the following questions from 20 to 22.

Question 20: The water and land around the chemical factory are serious polluted.

A B C D

Question 21: Hoang has felt much better when he took the pill.

A B C D

Question 22: Thanks to television, people can enjoy interested programs in an inexpensive and

A B C

convenient way.

D

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

correct word/phrase that best fits each of the numbered blank from 23 to 27.

Sociologists have been carrying out research into the social pressures of being a teenager. Many

adolescents are unhappy at school because they find it difficult to (23)______ friends. This stress can

bring on illness or result in poor grades. They may also worry about their appearance and often feel

(24)______ enormous pressure to dress, talk and behave the same as (25)_____. This phenomenon is

called peer pressure, and it is very common in today‟s society. Advertising contributes a lot to the

social pressures teenagers feel. Advertisers know how important it is to feel that you belong to a group

when you are in your teens, so they try to persuade teenagers that certain products will make them

(26)______ with their classmates. Sadly, many teenagers act irresponsibly and even do dangerous

things just to make others accept them. Peer pressure is often the reason for teenage smoking, drug

(27)______ or dangerous driving. Teenagers need to learn to say “no” to social pressure and to find

friends who they can talk things over with when they have a problem.

23. A. keep B. create C. remain D. make

24. A. in B. under C. over D. below

25. A. another B. the other C. others D. other

26. A. common B. popular C. open D. favorite

27. A. overdose B. abuse C. addicted D. overuse

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 following questions from 28 to 32.

Not so long ago, people only used the telephone to make phone calls. Now, thanks to

computers, people use their phones to do much more. They can bank by phone, rent videos by phone,

and even shop by phone. It is also possible to send letters and reports by faxing them over telephone

lines. People can even use their phone lines to send messages from one computer to another computer

by electric mail, or e-mail.

But you don‟t need to be at home or at the office to use the phone anymore. You can carry a cellular

phone in your pocket or keep one in your car. With a cellular phone, anyone who can talk and walk 110

can also phone and walk. You don‟t have to look for a pay phone to make a call anymore. Now you

can take your calls with you everywhere.

28. The main topic of the passage is______

A. the use of a telephone in the past. B. the use of a cellular phone

C. the convenience of a cellular phone D. current use of telephones

29. People didn‟t use to______

A. make phone calls only at home B. make phone calls only in the office

C. make only phone calls with the telephone D. shop by phone

30. What are advantages of having a cellular phone?

A. You can carry a cellular phone in your pocket. B. You can keep it in your car.

C. With a cellular phone, you can phone and walk. D. All A, B and C

31. With a cellular phone, you can ______

A. only carry it in your pockets B. only keep it in your car

C. make a phone call everywhere you want D. phone and walk

32. The word “pay phone” means______

A. the phone pays you B. you can phone free of charge

C. you pay for the call D. you don‟t pay for the call

II. WRITING: (2.0 points)

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the

given words the following questions from 33 to 36.

33. We couldn‟t drive because of the fog.=>The fog

prevented……………………………………………….

34. Although his leg was broken he managed to get out of the car.=>In

spite……………………………………..

35. The cake was so hard so I couldn‟t cat it.=>It

was…………………………………………………….

36. We didn‟t go because it rained.=>If it hadn‟t………………………………………………………..

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one using the

word in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways (questions from 37 to 40).

37. I can‟t cook as well as my mother does. (BETTER)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

38. I don‟t suppose you have change for a pound, do you? (HAPPEN)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

39. He failed to win the race. (DIDN‟T)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

40. Mary rang hours and hour ago. (SINCE)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

__________THE END__________

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I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8 points)

Question 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the following question.

There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.

A. ease B. consideration C. attraction D. speculation

Question 2: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the following question.

She is carrying out a health project for the disadvantaged in inner cities and rural areas.

A. coastal B. suburban C. urban D. mountainous

Question 3: 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 the following question.

A. inaccessible B. magnificence C. musician D. imperial

Question 4: 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 the following question.

A. school B. spoon C. flood D. moon

Question 5: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part

that needs correction in the following question.

If you don‟t know what to start the computer, you should read this instruction.

A B C D

Question 6: 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 the following question.

A. shops B. walks C. calls D. notes

Question 7: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST

in meaning to the underlined word in the following question.

The three-year-old boy has a cycle with three wheels.

A. tricycle B. unicycle C. bicycle D. motorcycle

Question 8: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part

that needs correction in the following question.

When we are on holiday, we used to go to the beach every day.

A B C D

Question 9: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part

that needs correction in the following question.

The students seemed very nervously before the final exam.

A B C D

Question 10: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST

in meaning to the underlined word in the following question.

The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.

A. relaxed B. busy C. comfortable D. free

Question 11: 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 the following question.

A. dialect B. promote C. versatile D. accent 112

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of

the following questions from 22 to 33.

Question 12: It‟s very kind _________you to help me with the homework.

A. of B. in C. with D. to

Question 13: Minh is ___________ the most successful student in my class.

A. by how B. by far C. so now D. so long

Question 14: She asked me where I _________that car.

A. buy B. bought C. will buy D. can buy

Question 15: If you had time, I _________to the beach with you this weekend.

A. go B. will go C. can go D. would go

Question 16: I am fond of_________to the movies on Sundays

A. to go B. go C. went D. going

Question 17: Tommy suggested _________a pair of shoes for Dad on his birthday.

A. buying B. bought C. buy D. to buy

Question 18: This sports centre is so small that it cannot ______ the demands of local residents.

A. keep up with B. face up to C. deal about D. set up

Question 19: The exam is not difficult _________none of us can do it.

A. and B. but C. so D. because

Question 20: ___________ they moved to the city five years ago, they still remember living in a

small town.

A. While B. In order that C. Although D. Whereas

Question 21: If you want to stay slim and healthy, you _________ reduce the amount of fast food

you eat every day.

A. may B. should C. need D. would

Question 22: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable

response to the following exchange.

Peter: Would you mind lending me your bike? John: ______ .

A. Yes. Here it is B. Not at all C. Great D. Yes, let‟s

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 23 to 27

The price of holidays can fluctuate a great deal throughout the year, so you can save a lot if you are

flexible with your travel dates and avoid peak holiday times. It can be also cheaper if you book well in

advance. Before your departure, make sure you get as much information about your destination as you

can. Find out if you require any special visas or permits to travel there. Think about spending money as

well. Will you be able to access your own money easily enough or will you need to take cash with

you? Think about eating larger lunches and smaller evening meals to help your money go further, as

lunch is generally cheaper. Make sure that you keep sufficient identification with you at all times. It

may also help to email a copy of your passport details to yourself, in case it is lost or stolen. Label

your suitcases clearly so that they can be easily identified as yours. It can be useful to store a copy of

your itinerary in a prominent place in your suitcase so that the airline will know where to find you if

your luggage gets lost. Be sure to pack any medication or other essential items in your hand luggage. If

your flight is delayed, or your luggage is lost, these can be difficult to obtain in an airport or foreign

country.

Question 23.Which can be the best title for the passage?

A. Travel procedures B. Travel advice

C. How to adjust travel dates D. Protect your luggage 113

Question 24.Which one of these is NOT advisable according to the passage?

A. Research your destination B. Always bring identification

C. Apply for visas if necessary D. Save money by cutting out dinner

Question 25.According to the passage, your luggage should be ___________.

A. stored in a safe place B. tagged in case of being lost

C. packed with your passport D. painted a bright colour

Question 26.The underlined word „it‟ refers to your ___________.

A. identification B. luggage C. passport D. flight

Question 27.It can be inferred from the passage that ___________.

A. travelling may cost more in peak season B. you must always take cash with you

C. larger lunches cost more than smaller ones D. you can‟t get back your lost luggage overseas

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 28 to 32.

Pollution

We are slowly (28)________ the earth. The seas and rivers are too dirty to swim in. There is so

much smoke in the air that is unhealthy to live in many of the world‟s cities. In one well-known city,

for example, (29)________ gases from cars pollute the air so much that traffic policeman have to wear

oxygen marks.

We have cut (30)________ so many trees that are now vast areas of wasteland all over the world.

As a result, farmers in some parts of America can‟t grow enough to eat. In certain countries in Asia,

there is too little rice. (31)________, we do not take enough care of the countryside. Wild animals are

quickly disappearing. For distance, tigers are rare in India now because we have killed too many for

them to survive. We must act now before it is too (32)________ to do anything. Join us now. Save the

earth. It is too important to ignore.

Question 28: A. destroying B. destroy C. to destroy D. destroyed

Question 29: A. poisoned B. poison C. poisonously D. poisonous

Question 30: A. off B. into C. up D. down

Question 31: A. Moreover B. Despite C. Although D. Because

Question 32: A. later B. latest C. lately D. late

II. WRITING: (2.0 points)

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the

given word

33. I‟m sorry that I didn‟t finish my homework last night.

=>I wish……………………………………………..

34. She asked Michael how she liked her new dress

=>.“How…………………………………………

35. A train leaves at 8 o‟clock every morning.

=>There is………………………………………………

36. Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice.

=>It………………………………………………………

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one using the

word in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways

37. I would like you to help me to put the chairs away. (MIND)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

38. The child will die if nobody sends for a doctor. (UNLESS) 114

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

39. He would prefer you to pay him immediately. (RATHER)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

40. The water was so cold that the children couldn‟t swim in it. (ENOUGH)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8 points)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part

from the other three in pronunciation in the following questions.

Question 1: A. germ B. regular C. category D. pagoda

Question 2: A. buses B. speeches C. noses D. leaves

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 the following questions.

Question 3: A. sewage B. simple C. hobby D.describe

Question 4: A. pollution B. visit C. listen D. open

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to

the underlined word in each of the following questions

Question 5: : Fruit is customarily treated with sulfur prior to drying to reduce any color change.

A. previous to B. at the time of C. in front of D. subsequent to

6: There is no thing to make it likely or certain that he will be at the party.

A. proof B. promise C. guarantee D. fact

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning

to the underlined word in each of the following questions

Question 7: In remote communities, it's important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.

A. remake B. empty C. refill D. repeat

Question 8: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same

region..

A. restrain B. stay unchanged C. remain unstable D. fluctuate

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the

following questions

Question 9. Are you very busy _________ Monday mornings? – No! I always have time for a cup

of coffee.

A. from B. to C. out D. on

Question 10. London is also known _______ "The Square Mile" beacause its area is almost one

square mile.

A. with B. of C. as D. for

Question 11. She didn't hear the dog barking outside beacause she _________ headphones.

A. wore B. was wearing C. wearing D. is wearing

Question 12. That is Maryam, the girl ________ visited Lan and Nga last week.

A. who B. whom C. whose D. which

Question 13. She felt a little bit cold, __________ she put on her coat.

A. or B. because C. so D. but

Question 14. My Japanese pen pal, Yoko, speaks English very _______.

A. best B. excellent C. well D. good

Question 15. I like the new idea of those _____ spoons which can be eaten after use as it is made of

good rice.

A. edible B. inedible C. poisonous D. wooden 116

Question 16. One plastic bottle recycled saves enough energy to run a 60-watt light ________ for 6

hours.

A. bulb B. standard C. electricity D. bill

Question 17. David :"It's terrible. I don't think I will be able to pass the exam." – Mary : "______"

A. Let's try it. B. Don't worry. Everything will be all right.

C. Ok. What's that? D. Why not pass it?

Question 18. Sue: "You have read that article on the website, haven't you" – Peter : "_______"

A. Sure, thanks. B- Not at all! Go ahead.

C. Not yet. Why? D. Yes, of course, I will.

Question 19. It is raining very hard. I wish I..............a raincoat.

A. had had B. will have C. am having D. had

Question 20. Her aunt suggests that she....................harder on her examination.

A. worked B. should work C. would work D. Works

PART III. READING

Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

Britain will soon ban smoking in cars with children. Britain's government wants (21)_________ the

harm cigarette smoke does to children. New laws will cut the chances of chilren passive smoking.

This is when someone breathes in the (22)_________from other people's cigarettes. Many studies

say passive smoking can almost be as (23)__________as actually smoking a cigarette. The British

government says that it has looked at search poiting out that children who sit in smoke-filled cars

have (24)__________problems. It is particularly bad in cars because there is so little space, so the

car fills with smoke very quickly. (25)__________ agrees with the new law. Some lawmakers argue

that it takes away the freedom for people to smoke in their own car. However, Britain's health

minister states that the health of children is more important than the freedom to smoke.

Question 21. A-reduce B-to reducing C-to reduce D-reducing

Question 22. A-gas B-tobacco C-smell D- smoke

Question 23. A-harmful B-heavy C-careless D-tired

Question 24. A-traffic B-housing C-health D-economic

Question 25. A-Everyone B-No one C- Not everyone D-Every lawmaker

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

Mercury is the smallest member of the sun's family. It is only 3.100 miles across. It is also the

sun's swiftest planet. Its yearly journey round the sun is only 85 days.Mercury always keeps one side

towards the sun. On this side it is always day, on the other side always night. We only see the lighted

side.Mercury appears to us like a yellowish orange star. The nearest planet to the sun, it is always seen

near the sun, either just before sunrise or soon after sunset. People sometimes call mercury the

morning star orevening star.

Mercury is half the size of the earth. Because it is much lighter, it has much less gravity. If you

can visit Mercury in a spaceship, you will find it a strange world. Its low gravity makes you feel very

light. If your weight on earth is 100 pounds, your weight on Mercury is only 27 pounds.Looking at the

sun from Mercury, you can see that it's much more brilliant than it is seen from the earth. And the

yellow centre of the sun appears three times bigger from Mercury.On its lighted side, Mercury's

temperature is about 300 degrees centigrade. But the dark side is extremely cold, but 150 degrees

below zero so mercury is probably the coldest as well as the hottest of the planets.

Question 26. Mercury is_______.

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Question 27. We cannot see the dark side of Mercury because_______.

A. it moves very fast

B. it always appears just before sunrise or soon after sunset.

C. it always keeps one side towards the sun.

D. it is too far for us to see.

Question 28. When can we see Mercury? - We can see it_______.

A. just before the sunset B. just before sunrise

C. after the sunset D. both A and C are correct

Question 29. Why do we weigh much on the earth than on Mercury? - Because_______.

A. Mercury is nearer to the sun.

B. Mercury has got less gravity than the earth.

C. Mercury is much hotter.

D. none are correct.

Question 30. Why does the sun look bigger when it is seen from Mercury? - Because_______.

A. Mercury is the smallest planet of the sun.

B. Mercury is nearer to the sun.

C. Mercury is a light planet.

D. It only takes Mercury 88 days to move round the sun.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs

correction in the following question

Question 31. My sister enjoys read about wild animals and natural mysteries.

A B C D

Question 32. Mr. Thach who sing English songs very well is my teacher of English.

A B C D

II. WRITING: (2.0 points)

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the

given words

33. Somebody repaired her car yesterday.

=>She……………………………………………………………………

34. You must see the manager tomorrow morning.

=>You‟ve………………………………………………….

35. There was never any answers when we rang.

=> Every…………………………………………………………

36. That‟s an insulting name to use for him.

=> Don‟t call………………………………………………………..

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one using the

word in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways

37. John asked if it was the blue one or the green she wanted. (WHICH)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

38. She liked Paris very little, and Rome less. (THOUGHT)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

39. I can meet you if you arrive before eleven. (SO LONG) 118

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

40. They will catch all the prisoners again by tonight. (BE)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8 points)

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that indicate the word/phrase which is CLOSEST in

meaning to the underlined part.

1. Don‟t you ever mention that matter again. I will not hear anything of it.

A. touch on B. put off C. take in D. go on

2. Women get a job to support their family as well as to be financially independent.

A. economically B. physically C. totally D. economic

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.

3. The police are now looking for two young man______ were seen running out of the store.

A. which B. they C. whom D. who

4. I wish I could take______ where I can experience microgravity.

A. a parabolic flight B. an ocean cruise

C. an express train D. flying course

5. In the near future, a teacher will act more like a(n) ______ than a giver of knowledge.

A. instructor B. facilitator C. speaker D. listener

6. If I were in your_____, I‟d take it easy and try to forget it.

A. shoe B. shoes C. sandal D. sandals

7. _____ they moved to the city five year ago, they still remember living in a small town.

A. As B. Because C. Even though D. Despite

8. Remember ______ smartly when you attend an interview.

A. dress B. to dress C. dressing D. dressed

9. My friend, _____father is a teacher, is very good at English.

A. whom B. which C. who D. whose

10. This room hasn‟t been used for ages, ________?

A. has it B. does it C. hasn‟t it D. doesn‟t it

11. My grandfather is the ______ oldest artisan in the village. Ngoc‟s grandfather is the oldest.

A. first B. second C. most D. one

12. " I‟ve passed my final exam." - "……………."

A. Good luck! B. Congratulation. C. It‟s nice of you to say so. D. That‟s a good

idea

13. “ Would you mind lending me your bike?" : “…………………”

A. Yes, let‟s. B. Yes. Here it is. C. Not at all. D. Great

Choose one word (A, B, C or D) whose stress pattern is different from the others .

14. A. bilingual B. magnificent C. inacessible D. promote

15. A. touchdown B. package C. sightseeing D. hotel

Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the

others.

16. A. saved B. helped C. looked D. reduced

17. A. question B. accomodation C. information D. nation

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18. I used to having a good time with my grandparents when I was a child.

A B C D

19. Remember not to skip the breakfast because it‟s the most important meal.

A B C D

20. Don‟t put too much garlic in the salad; two bunches are enough.

A B C D

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that indicate the word/phrase which is OPPOSITE in

meaning to the underlined part.

21. Because of the bad weather, there were no take-offs from the airport this morning.

A. touchdown B. checkout C. pile-up D. check- in

22. He passed the exam as he worked very hard.

A. lazy B. busy C. lazily D. early

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers (A, B, C or D).

Son Doong Cave has become more famous after the American Broadcasting Company (ABC)

aired a live programme featuring its magnificence on „Good Morning America‟ in May 2015.

Located in Quang Binh Province, Son Doong Cave was discovered by a local man named Ho Khanh in

1991, and became known internationally in 2009 thanks to British cavers, led by Howard Limbert. The

cave was formed about 2 to 5 million years ago by river water eroding away the limestone underneath

the mountain. It contains some of the tallest known stalagmites in the world - up to 70 metres tall. The

cave is more than 200 metres wide, 150 metres high, and nearly 9 kilometres long, with caverns big

enough to fit an entire street inside them. Son Doong Cave is recognised as the largest cave in the

world by BCRA (British Cave Research Association) and selected as one of the most beautiful on

earth by the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation).

In August 2013, the first tourist group explored the cave on a guided tour. Permits are now required to

access the cave and are made available on a limited basis. Only 500 permits were issued for the 2015

season, which runs from February to August. After August, heavy rains cause river levels to rise and

make the cave largely inaccessible.

23. What happened to Son Doong Cave in May 2015?

A. It was discovered by a local man named Ho Khanh.

B. A live programme featuring its magnificence was broadcast on „Good Morning America‟ by the

American Broadcasting Company (ABC).

C. It became known internationally thanks to British cavers, led by Howard Limbert.

D. It was explored by the first tourist group.

24. Which statement is NOT true about Son Doong Cave?

A. Tourists can explore Son Doong Cave daily throughout the year.

B. The cave was formed about 2 to 5 million years ago.

C. It was formed by river water eroding away the limestone underneath the mountain.

D. Some of the stalagmites in Son Doong Cave are about 70 metres tall.

25. The word ‘them’ refers to ______.

A. British cavers B. stalagmites C. kilometers D. caverns

26. The word ‘inaccessible’ in the passage probably means ______.

A. should not be accessed B. need to be careful

C. cannot be reached D. may be flooded

27. From the passage, we know that ______.

A. there is a street inside Son Doong Cave

B. the cave is always covered with rain water 120

C. few tourists want to come to the cave

D. tourists need permission to explore the cave

Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions

I went to Australia on a student program last year and I like to (28)_______you about it. I was very

(29)_______when I knew I was going to Australia because I had never been there before. I didn‟t

think about the problems of speaking English (30)_______I met my host family. At first I couldn‟t

communicate with them because my English was so bad. All the five years I had been learning

English wasn‟t much used at all

(31)_______we didn‟t have real practice at school. Even though my grammar was good, my

pronunciation wasn‟t. My problem is (32)_______ “l” and “r”. For example, Australian people often

asked “What do you eat in Vietnam?” I wanted to tell them that we eat rice, but they didn‟t understand

when I said “We eat lice”…

28. A. say B. tell C. talk D. speak

29. A. exciting B. excites C. excited D. excite

30. A. after B. until C. when D. while

31. A. although B. even C. because D. so

32. A. pronouncing B. speaking C. reading D. telling

WRITING: (2.0 points)

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the

33. Mr. Brown's team has lost the game. He looks very sad.

Mr. Brown whose

__________________________________________________________________.

34. Do you know the man who sat next to me at Nam‟s birthday party last night?

You know

________________________________________________________________________.

35. It takes Minh 2 hours to do his homework every day.

Minh spends

_______________________________________________________________________.

36. We were late for school because of the heavy rain.

Because it

_________________________________________________________________________.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one using the word in

brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways.

37. My mother used to make us clean the house. (MADE)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

38. "I'm working in a restaurant, and don't care much for it." she said (DIDN‟T)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

39. It‟s two years since I last spoke to her. (HAVE)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

40. Going swimming in the river in the summer is interesting. (GO)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8 points)

Question 1 :Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in the following

sentence.

They pulled down the building because it was very old.

A. preserved B. rebuilt C. destroyed D. set up

Question 2: Choose the word which has a different position of the main stress from the others.

A. population B .inversion C. microgravity D. multinational

Question 3: Choose the word with the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest

A. pyramid B. whisk C. facilitate D. dialect

Question 4:Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in the following

sentence.

Baby animals imitate their parents.

A. desire B. disrupt C. copy D. arouse

Question 5: Choose the underlined word/ phrase which is incorrect.

They don‟t get used to live in the countryside

A B C D

Question 6: Choose the word with the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest

A. divided B. mentioned C. planted D. naked

Question 7:Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the following

sentence.

They always look down on people who are poor

A. look for B. look after C. look up to D. dislike

Question 8: Choose the underlined word/ phrase which is incorrect.

This house, where was 100 years old, was sold last week

A B C D

Question 9:Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the following

sentence.

He is very mean although he is very rich

A. generous B. helpful C. hospitable D. humorous

Question 10: Choose the word which has a different position of the main stress from the others.

A. burden B. exotic C. mission D. starter

Question 11: Choose the underlined word/ phrase which is incorrect.

The mother asked her children did not to play in the kitchen

A B C D

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentences.

Question 12: Nobody cleaned the class room yesterday , _____?

A. didn‟t you B. didn‟t they C. did they D. did he

Question 13 : If I were you, I _______ her last night

A. will meet B. would have met C. can meet D. would meet

Question 14 : You should _________ hotel before you visit Nha Trang. 122

A. put B. buy C. keep D. book

Question 15: Why don‟t you have your house ____ ?

A. to repaint B. repainted C. repaint D. painting

Question 16: If only I ___________ lots of money to help my parents now

A. will have B. have C. had D. get

Question 17: Ha Long bay ___________ as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994

A. is suggested B. was recognized C. recognized D. recognizes

Question 18: This information is very important. You should put it _____

A. down B. on C. off D. up

Question 19: He asked me ________ I had studied English for 7 years.

A. unless B. when C. if only D. if

Question 20: Mrs Hoa , _______ daughter is my best friend, is very kind

A .when B. whom C. whose D. which

Question 21: Children love _______________the stories as they tell them.

A. acting out B. remember C. play D. to read

Question 22 : My mother is cutting some _________ of celery

A. heads B. sticks C. cloves D. bunches

Read the following passage and choose the best answer

Nowadays, people are destroying rain forests of the earth seriously. It is (23) _____ that every

year 100,000 square kilometers of rain forests are (24) _____ for supply of wood paper and fuel as

well as for the residence and (25)_____ land. Rain forests are very important for the world‟s climate.

They receive the rainfall on the earth and produce a large amount of the world‟s oxygen. Destroying

rain forests,(26)_____ , is destroying our environment. Saving rain forests is an international problem.

Nations need cooperation to (27) _____ rain forests, if not, it will be late.

Question 23. A. interesting B. pleasure C. exhausted D. estimated

Question 24. A. destroyed B. grow C. planted D. protected

Question 25. A. corn B. farming C. field D. rice

Question 26. A.so B. however C. moreover D. therefore

Question 27. A. take B. help C. save D. cut

Read the following passage and choose the best answer

Many people still believe that natural resources will never be used up. Actually, the world‟s

energy resources are limited. Nobody knows exactly how much fuel is left. However, we also should

use them economically and try to find out alternative sources of power. According to Professor Marvin

Burnham of the New England Institute of Technology, we have to start conserving coal, oil and gas

before it is too late; and nuclear power is the only alternative.

However, many people do not approve of using nuclear power because it‟s very dangerous.

What would happen if there was a serious nuclear accident? Radioactivity causes cancer and may

badly affect the future generations.

The most effective thing is that we should use natural resources as economical as possible.

Question 28. Many people still believe that natural resources will never be ________

A. reduce B. rised C. run out of D. raised

Question 29. According to the writer , we should use energy resources ________

A. economically B. regularly C. financial D. less

Question 30.The word “ approve” in the passage is closet in meaning to ____________

A. disagree B. agree C. improve D. explain

Question 31 ___________ causes cancer and may badly affect the future generations. 123

A. Coal B. Fuel C. Radioactivity D. Electricity

Question 32. Which of the following is NOT true about nuclear power?

A. unsafe B. safe C. risky D, dangerous

II. WRITING: (2.0 points)

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the

given words

33. It isn‟t necessary to finish the work today.

=> You don‟t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

34. Sally finally managed to get a job.

=>Sally finally succeeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

35. That‟s the last time I go to that restaurant.

=>I certainly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

36. “I advised you to take a holiday” The doctor said.

=>“You‟d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one using the

word in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways

37. If you don‟t rest your self you really will be ill. ( UNLESS)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

38. The doctor told him that he worked too hard. ( WORK)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

39 Those pictures are beautiful. ( HOW)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

40. It was an interesting film. ( WHAT)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………