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B. system B. impressed
C. landscape C. embroidered
D. business D. weaved
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. embroider 4. A. workshop
B. lantern B. remind
C. impress C. outskirts
D. desire D. village
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. 5.
because A. preparing B. making
a meal.
C. arranging
6.
D. keeping
my mother usually works A. lately
B. early
7. I usually
_.
C. later
D. late
my younger sisters when my parents are away on business.
A. pick up B. take care of
C. look for
8. Ms. Mai asked me how she could A. make
D. take charge of
household chores equally in her family.
B. divide
C. give
D. contribute
9. In my family, my father always takes charge of doing the A. strong
B. hard
C. heavy
10. Her husband is very kind. He always cares housework her. A. about-in
lifting.
B. for-in
D. huge her and never puts on of the
C. about-on
D. with-on
11. Mr. Hoang found it difficult to be in charge of the household A. financial
B. financially
12. We take
D. financier
in doing the washing-up, cleaning the floor and watering the flowers.
A. turn 13.
.
C. finances
B. out
C. around
D. turns
is a person who work at home and take care of the house and family.
A. Breadwinner
B. Homemaker
C. Servant
D. Houseman
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. Lam and his friends often goes to the cinema to enjoy the new films. A
B
C
D
15. They were walking through Nguyen Hue Avenue while an accident happened. A 16.
B
C
enters the War Remnants Museum after 10pm. A
B
C
D
D
3 V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 17. A. No, I
B. Neither do I.
C. Yes, I like it.
D. So do I
A. So have I.
B. So have me.
C. I have so.
D. So I have.
18. VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. We always split the housework equally my mom cooks, my dad cleans the house and I do the washing up. A. join
B. break
C. share
D. pickup
20. Parent are recommended to collaborate with teachers in educating children. A. part
B. cooperate
C. separate
D. disagree
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. From my point of view, parental divorce can cause lasting negative consequences for children.
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Did you know that on average we forget about 80% of the medical information a doctor might give us? This fascinating information came to light as a result of a study carried out by Utrecht University. What is even more interesting is that almost half of what we think we remember is wrong. complicated as you may think. You see, going to the doctor fills most people with anxiety and when we are really nervous and stressed we are more likely to focus on the diagnosis rather than the treatment. Therefore, we know what is wrong with as but have no idea what to do about it. Here are some good tips to keep in mind when seeing a doctor. Always write down any important information. What would be even better is, if your doctor agreed, to record your consultation. This way, you can replay the advice at home, where you are more likely to absorb it. If you believe family member. Just ask them to accompany you to listen in. This way you can be absolutely sure about what the doctor has told you and avoid falling into the same trap that most people do. (Source: Traveller 6) 28. According to the passage, the information doctors give us
A. beginning of a marriage
B. the situation of not marrying
C. single person
D. ending of a marriage
C. is mostly forgotten 29.
A. a situation in which two or more things are not treated the same
B. quick
D. is usually not enough meaning to C. short
30. The author says that when people consult a doctor,
C. a state that things are of importance
A. they always believe that their situation is serious
D. a situation that things change frequently in amount
B. they are interested in knowing what they should do
23. A. invented
B. is invented
C. invented
D. was invented
24. A. As
B. By
C. For
D. Since
25. A. increase
B. increased
C. increasing
D. increasingly
26. A. accessing 27. A. aids
B. contacting B. means
C. entering C. tools
D. searching D. ways
. D. simple
.
C. they only want to know what is wrong with them
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. When Scotsman Alexander Graham Bell (23) the telephone in 1876, it was a revolution in communication. (24) the first time, people could talk to each other over great distances almost as clearly as if they were in the same room. Nowadays, though, we (25) (26) the Internet or watching video clips rather than talking. Over the last two decades a new (27) of spoken communication has emerged: the mobile phone.
.
B. is only 80% correct
complicated A. good
B. a state that things are of equal weight or force
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A. is about 50% wrong
22. It is important to create a daily routine so as to improve your work-life balance today.
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meaning to
absorb A. digest
B. inhale
C. swallow
32. The author suggests recording the consultant in order to
. D. take in .
A. play it to your family members to get their opinions B. refer to it later to better understand your condition C. replay it to write down any important information D. use it as evidence against your doctor if necessary X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33. Their teacher is making them study hard. They . .......................................................................................................................... 34. As I get older, I want to travel less. The older . ...................................................................................................................
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(TURN) . ....................................................................................................................................
40. Nicholas began his trip to the remote farmhouse in Connecticut yesterday. (SET) . ....................................................................................................................................
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. grate 2. A. dials
B. staple
C. marinate
D. shallot
B. calls
C. talks
D. plays
II. Mark the letter A , B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. recipe
B. tablespoon
C. ingredient
D. benefit
4. A. avocado
B. traditional
C. ingredient
D. significant
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. 5. The museum has a superb collection of ancient A. artefacts
B. leather
from Nubia.
C. presence
D. beads
6. Our aim is to make the performing arts, museums and our A. love
B. patriotism
C. heritage
7. I have ten pictures and eight pieces A. of
accessible to all. D. status
sculpture on exhibition.
B. on
C. in
8.
D. for
manager living
the outskirts of the
Lancastrian Town of Preston. A. of
B. on
C. in
D. at
9. All people should join hand in protecting the environment health. A. in order that 10.
B. when
C. because
we can gain better D. even though
we were waiting, a woman with a phone on her hand asked us what we were doing. A. That
B. In order that
11. The bus
C. While
D. Although
up passengers outside the airport.
A. hits
B. sends
C. lays
12. After visiting Van Phuc village, they came A. at
B. up
D. picks to their hotel for lunch.
C. down
13. At the moment, my sister
D. back
her homework, my brother
A. is making - is playing
B. is doing - is playing
C. does - plays
D. makes - is playing
_ games.
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. Is Ben Thanh Market a place of interests in Ho Chi Minh City? A
B
C
D
15. Many international tourists are interested on making woven baskets.
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B
C
D
B C
17. go now.
C. I love it.
late D. But please be careful with it.
18. A.
go now to. Sure
B. created
C. developed
D. introduced
20. There is no evidence at this time that acupuncture can treat cancer itself.
spends most of his time in the garden.
B. data
C. proof
D. sign
Roger: I asked my boss at work recently and I might be able to retire next year. I might buy a house in France and spend the time that my family deserved to have with me long before. love to have my first long-awaited visit to Paris with my wife one day. Linda: I want to retire as soon as possible. I have three sons and now I to play with them. They will become mature thought. 28. The reason Lorna looks forward to her retirement is because
B. inconsistency
C. difference
B. impressive
C. notable
B. she likes doing gardening D. she likes to learn English
D. similarity
29. Which of the following is NOT true about Cass? A. His baby is born the following year.
D. famous
B. He wants his family to live in a big house. C. He wants to retire soon. D. He wants to earn more money.
HEALTH DETECTOR Scientist Hayat device is the sire of a postage stamp, and it costs just a penny. But it could (23) millions of lives. In many parts of the world, doctors and nurses work with no (24) or clean water. They have to send health tests to labs and wait weeks for results. But this little piece of paper could change that. It contains tiny holes that are filled with chemicals. These chemicals are able (25) health problems. A person places a single drop of blood on the paper. The chemicals in the paper change (26) the blood and indicate (27) or not the person has an illness.
30. Who does NOT want to retire shortly? A. Linda
B. Sue
31. Roger
24. A. electric
B. electrical
C. electrician
D. electricity
25. A. detect
B. detecting
C. to detect
D. to detecting
26. A. although 27. A. as if
B. because B. either
C. due to C. neither
D. in spite of D. whether
D. Lorna
.
B. will ask his boss for retirement next year C. has never been to Paris before D.
D. save
C. Roger
A. has spent enough time with his family already
(Source: http: / / ngl.cengage.com) C. start
.
A. her husband has already retired
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
B. keep
even have time
C. she hates travelling abroad
22. The United Kingdom has made a remarkable progress in gender equality.
23. A. build
really like to be there with him though I am not quite
In fact I want to have more chances to earn our l that. We want to have a big family and live in a big house. Then, when I retire, my children and grandchildren will all be able to stay.
21. The gender gap in primary education has been eliminated.
A. insignificant
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A. began
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16. I picked up a piece of woods and started carving. A
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meaning to
mature A. old
B. grown-up
C. childish
. D. young
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33.
work. I am leaving now in . ...................................................................................................
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36.
He asked me . .............................................................................................................. XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37. Pictures of the suspect were published in all daily papers. (BROUGHT) . .................................................................................................................................... 38. There is no oil and gas left on Earth. (RUN) . .................................................................................................................................... 39. The council had to cancel the football match because of the storm. (CALL) . .................................................................................................................................... 40.
(LOOKING)
I. Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. museum
B. cultural
C. drum
D. sculpture
2. A. tablecloth
B. authenticity
C. through
D. although
II. Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. competition
B. generation
C. conical
D. authenticity
4. A. family
B. typical
C. grandparents
D. embroider
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. 5. Moderation
mean
A. to eliminate
. ....................................................................................................................................
6. Studies suggest a long break each day. A. to eat
the foods you love.
B. eliminating
C. to prevent
B. being eaten
C. eating
D. being eating
7. Your body uses calcium to build healthy bones and teeth, A. remain
B. care
them strong as you age.
C. continue
8. If you eat too quickly, you may not A. pay
D. preventing
only when you are most active and giving your digestive system
D. keep
attention to whether your hunger is satisfied.
B. take
C. keep
D. show
9. Common eating habits than can lead to are: eating too last, eating when not hungry, eating while standing up, and skipping meals. A. gain weight 10. Keeping a A. diary
B. weight gain
C. put on weight
D. be heavy
for a few days will help you discover your bad eating habits. B. personal
C. food dairy
D. report
11. You may have had certain eating habits for so long that you do not unhealthy. A. recognize 12. A. would feel
B. realize
C. understand
sports, they
sleepy and tired.
B. will feel
13. If you eat a lot of fruit, you A. have
C. would have felt
they are D. tell D. had felt
health problems.
B. may have
C. had
D. will never have
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. All families in Phuoc Tich village earned their living from making ceramics for the past A
B C
500 years.
D
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A. Men are better at certain jobs than women. B. I agree. It really depends on their physical strengths and preferences. C. Women and men should cooperate with each other.
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Picturing how like things to go can help you feel more (24) Try to imagine yourself (25) up to an exam feeling confident and relaxed. You turn over your paper, write down what you do know and come away knowing you tried your best on the day. It can sometimes feel like your whole future depends on (26) grades you get. There can be a lot of pressure for young people to do well in exams which can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. You might have (27) certain grades or put into a higher Remember, exams are important but not the only way to a successful future. Lots of people go success in life without doing well in school exams. 23. A. afford
B. allow
C. let
D. try
24. A. positive
B. negative
C. tense
D. stressful
25. A. to turn
B. turning
C. turn
D. turned
26. A. why 27. A. been predict
B. when B. predicted
C. what C. be predicted
D. how D. been predicted
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
D. Men are often favoured in certain jobs. 18.
Situated on the central coast of Vietnam, which is famous for many beautiful beaches. Lang Co Beach, since June 2009, has become an officia A.
- employed for five years.
B.
pressure
those who love beach so much.
C. I prefer a male boss. D.
gossips
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. Acupuncture can treat from simple to complicated ailments. A. acupoints
B. diseases
C. points
D. treatments
20. Some people believe that acupuncture can be a cure of cancer. A. allergy
B. practice
C. therapy
D. treatment
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. Men and women equally gain first class degrees. A. acquire
B. lose
C. achieve
D. obtain
22. The United Kingdom still faces challenges in gender equality. A. fairness
B. inequality
C. evenness
D. equilibrium
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. When we feel anxious, we often give o It can be difficult but (23)
With the length of approximately 10 kilometres, Lang Co Beach located in Lang Co town, Phu Loc district, Thua Thien Hue province is next to the National Highway 1A and near Hai Van Pass. Lying on the most beautiful curve of the country, Lang Co has almost everything that the nature can offer: green mountains and tropical forests, smooth white sand, full of sunshine and cool, blue and clear sea as crystal, and the average temperature of 25°C in summer. It is an attractive destination for both domestic and international tourists in Vietnam. It is the third bay of Vietnam, after Ha Long and Nha Trang, named in the list of 30 most beautiful bays in the world. It can be said that nobody can resist a beauty like Lang Co town. This small and peaceful town will give you the most relaxing time and many games at the beach. In addition, you will have a good time to enjoy the seafood with various kinds of shrimps, lobster, crab, butter-fish, mackerel fish, oysters, etc. and not far from the beach are some attractions such as Lang Co fishing village, Chan May scenery. ther famous attractions such as the Imperial City of Hue, Hoi An Ancient Town, Son Tra Peninsula where the famous Son Tra Natural Reserve and beautiful beaches located, and so many more. 28. Lang Co beach is located
.
A 10 kilometres away from Hue to replace these with positive thoughts such as: o
B. under Hai Van Pass C. between Hoi An Ancient Town and Son Tra Peninsula D. on the most beautiful curve of Vietnam
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.
A. it is considered an ideal place for beach lovers B. it is the third most beautiful beach in Vietnam C. they can enjoy various kinds of seafood D. they can come to the famous Son Tra Natural Reserve 30. All of the following are attractions of Lang Co Beach EXCEPT
.
A. cool, blue and clear sea as crystal B. C. the National Highway 1A next to it D. smooth white sand, and full of sunshine 31. We can infer from the passage that Lang Co Beach
.
A. enjoys the harmony of nature and humans B. is very hot during summer C. is the most beautiful bay in the world D.
club
32. Coming to Lang Co Beach, you can do all of the following activities EXCEPT
.
A. visiting the nearby fishing village B. enjoying seafood C. relaxing and joining in beach games D. sunbathing on many beautiful beaches X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33. The salary of a professor is higher than that of a secretary. The salary of a secretary is . ........................................................................................ 34. He felt very miserable, so he looked for someone to share his life with. He looked . .................................................................................................................. midnight.
35.
................................................................. 36. When did you start working on the project? How long . ................................................................................................................... XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37.
(WISHES) . ....................................................................................................................................
38. (ADVISED) . .................................................................................................................................... 39. When did you start searching for some facts in the past? (HOW) . .................................................................................................................................... 40. My mother no longer cooked for me since I married my wife. (USED)
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I. Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. versatile
B. slice
C. sprinkle
D. combine
2. A. sprinkle
B. drain
C. tender
D. garnish
II. Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. assure
B. pressure
C. figure
D. leisure
4. A. concentration
B. favorable
C. adolescence
D. relaxation
16. Careful planning is very important to help craft villages growing and flourish to attract A B more tourists to the country. C
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 17. -
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. 5. David
a seat on the evening flight to Ho Chi Minh city.
A. travelled
B. paid
C. booked
D. made
A. lands
B. regions
C. wilderness
A. passport
B. driving licence
C. birth certificate
8. Our plane arrives in Hanoi at A. Ø
the
B. the the
C. a a
B. exploring
C. reserving
D. searching
B. habit
C. routine
D. benefit
11. Cua Lo Beach is also famous for its beautiful islands such as Lan Chau and Song Ngu, which protect it from heavy storms and strong winds from the East Sea. A. to come
B. to come in
12. There was a long queue at the A. stopover
B. take-off
13. Excuse me, how much is a A. ticket return
C. coming
D. coming in
and customers were getting impatient. C. departure longue
D. check-out
to New York?
B. returning ticket
C. return ticket
D. ticket returning
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. Chinese Painting became popularly around 581 AD since more and more people began A B C to appreciate its beauty. D
D. Yes, go ahead!
19. This year, more girls enrolled on courses in art and design. A. avoided B. inserted 20.
10. Green Tourism applies to any activity or facility that operates in an environmentally friendly . A. way
B. Sure. What can I do for you?
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
D. the an
rural France.
D. How was the beach?
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afternoon.
9. They are going to spend their holiday A. relaxing
D. degree
C. What was the weather like there?
B. How was the wave?
A. Let me help you.
D. stretches
is usually necessary when you travel overseas.
A. Did you enjoy your holiday? 18. -
6. In Con Dao, there are green of forests and fresh meadows and the houses with red roofs, which forms the picture of nature with bright colours. 7. A
D
C. erased
D. enlisted
In some rural areas, women and girls are forced to do most of the housework. A. invited
B. encouraged
C. made
D contributed
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. Much has to be done to achieve gender quality in employment opportunities. A. attain
B. obtain
C. reach
D. abandon
22. People have eliminated poverty and hunger in many parts of the world. A. created
B. eradicated
C. phased out
D. wiped out
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Living in Vietnam today (23) greatly from the lifestyle of 100 years ago. People in the past mainly worked in agriculture (24) today there are significantly less people working in this sector of the economy. These days, by comparison, people are more likely to be employed in manufacturing and tourism than in the rice fields. Moreover, Vietnam, which was (25) agrarian, is transforming into an entirely different country. While agriculture is still an important component of the Vietnamese economy, other enterprises are (26) an increasing amount of economic activity.
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B. differs
C. becomes
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B. A woman in New York.
C. A family in Berlin.
D. A woman in Berlin.
31. What does the passage say about Smitten Kitchen?
B. therefore
C. whereas
D. when
25. A. traditionally
B. gradually
C. occasionally
D. presently
A. It only gives recipes on Italian food.
26. A. grasping for 27. A. on
B. holding for B. at
C. making up for C. to
D. accounting for D. for
B. It focuses on simple recipes. C. It only offers a few recipes. D. Most of the food on that blog is hard to make. 32. Why should we be careful when we are looking at new blogs? A.
In the past, getting recipes and cooking tips was a complicated process. A person had to go to the store and buy a cook book, or get recipes from friends. Fortunately, the Internet has changed all that. Now, if you want to find a recipe for lasagne or Cobb salad, you just search online. It simpler.
When you are look talking about. like to introduce two popular cooking blogs. The first is called Smitten Kitchen. This many ingredients. If you want to make food that is simple but wonderful, then this is the site for you. It offers hundreds and hundreds of recipes, divided into categories. You will be amazed at how many there are. Wednesday Chef is another great cooking blog. It is run by a writer who lives in Berlin. This blog also offers many recipes, along with recommendations for great restaurants in Berlin, and advice for people who want to start their own blogs. Wednesday Chef has great pictures of its food, as well as interesting pictures of Berlin. The blog got its name because in the past, newspapers published their food articles on Wednesdays.
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24. A. however
Cooking blogs are a great source of information because they are free and there are so many of them. They are also nice because they give all different kinds of ideas. The problems
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D. offers
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B. Most new blogs are terrible. C. The recipes on new blogs are usually hard to make. D. They charge you some fees to get the recipes. X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33. It took me a long time to be accustomed to living in the country. It took me a long time to get . ..................................................................................... 34. My school is near my home, so I go to school on foot every day. 35. I would like my sister to improve her English speaking. I wish . ......................................................................................................................... 36. Vietnamese people only eat dried candied fruit at Tet. Dried candied fruit . .................................................................................................... XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37.
(WISH) . ....................................................................................................................................
There are a lot of cooking blogs on the Internet, and most of them are pretty good. Go online and check some of them out. You might be surprised at how much they can help you improve your cooking.
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28. How did Wednesday Chef get its name?
39. Mary said she would hold an event about skin care the following month. (WILL)
A. The writer posts recipes on Wednesdays. B. The writer only cooks on Wednesdays. C. The writer was born on a Wednesday. D. Newspapers used to publish food articles on Wednesdays. 29. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of cooking blogs? A. There are many of them. B. Everyone who writes them is an expert.
(IF) . .................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................
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(SHE) . ....................................................................................................................................
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B. pleasure
C. ensure
D. measure
2. A. daughter
B. author
C. laundry
D. sausage
build cable car system of Son Doong Cave.
A
B
C
D
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II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. I think it depends on individuals rather than gender
3. A. artefact
B. embroider
C. carpentry
D. conical
B. Male like high position jobs more than females.
4. A. complicated
B. experience
C. prosperity
D. traditional
C. Females prefer to have a stable job.
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. A. out
B. on
C. down
D. at
C. on
B. direct
C. indirect
8. Youngsters love to eat from street 9. Ben
B. vendors B. used to travel
10. I wish I
C. Both genders like shopping. .
D. face to face
for the cheap price. C. trucks
D. business
B. will
A. was
B. am
D. is used to traveling D. can
their age again.
C. would be
D. could be
before you moved here?
A. did you use to live
B. did you used to live
C. used you to live
D. do you use to live
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my pocket! B.
right
Our government has done a lot to eliminate gender inequality. B. remove
C. add D. allow
20. We never allow any kind of discrimination against girls at school. B. deny
C. refuse
D. debate
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court. A. failed to pay
B. was paid much money
C. had a bad personality
D. paid in full
22. His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning.
_! C. Thanks a lot
19.
A. approve
C. could
11. When I see the kids playing football, I almost wish I
D. It depends on who keeps the money. VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. A. cause
C. used to traveling
find the time to do more reading.
A. may
A. How crazy
B. More and more people are shopping online these days.
a lot in his job but now, since his promotion, he
A. used travel
12. Where
A. Shopping has always been my hobby.
D. for
7. Stern insisted that she come downtown so that he could explain this to her
A. vans
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the message I had just read.
B. to
A. face
D. Both males and females are responsible for childcare.
the story of the birth of Jesus.
6. The manager told me to pass A. in
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IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. As soon as I know, Nga Son mats village has existed for more than 150 years with many A B C D ups and downs. 15. Tho Ha village gate has nice, large and antique architecture making by skillful hands of A B C
B. irregular
C. secret
D. elicited
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Jalan Hang Jebat, or commonly known as Jonker Walk, is a street in (23) Chinatown of Melaka starting just across the river from the Dutch Square. Jonker Walk is flanked on (24) _ sides of the road with heritage houses dating (25) to the 17th century. At that time, rich Baba Nonyas (also known as Perankans, descendants of 15 th their 16th century Chinese immigrants marrying local Malay women) lived and (26) business here.
21 Today, the street houses many shops selling antiques, textiles, (27) and souvenirs (similar to what you can find at Central Market in Kuala Lumpur). On the weekends, starting Friday night at 6pm, the road is closed off to traffic and turns in a very crowded night market. The famous Chicken Rice Ball dish can also be found here, just opposite the start of Jonker Walk near the bridge. 23. A. history
B. historic
C. historical
D. historically
24. A. both
B. each
C. every
D. very
25. A. in
B. back
C. on
D. for
26. A. lived 27. A. cars
B. made B. handicrafts
C. did C. houses
D. put D. rice
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A. vegetables can keep you feeling full B. they help you lose weight effectively C. frozen vegetables are not good for your health
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A. you should join in a social network instead of going to a gym
Plan to Cook at Home Instead of buying costly prepared meals, which often tend to be high in calories, cook your own at home. Plan out our meals with high-fiber foods like beans and whole grains which will keep you full and are a cheaper, healthier alternative to rich proteins and more processed grains.
B. a partner can make you feel more motivated in losing weight C. you should find fun activities at the gym and follow them 32.
shell out
meaning to
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A. become more interesting in something
Eat Less
B. pay money for something
Eating less leads to weight loss, and cost savings, especially if you cut down on the right things. Start by cutting your portions of spicy meat and poultry. Or swap out meat and poultry for cheaper vegetarian proteins like beans, lentils, tofu and eggs for some of your meals. Double Up on Vegetables Vegetables are great for weight loss, as well as all-around health. They are low in calories and high in water and fiber two things that keep you feeling full. Save cash by shopping for those that are in season. Frozen vegetables can be a great bargain, with just as much nutrition as fresh, since they are picked and frozen at their peak ripeness.
C. peel something out D. take someone out of a shell X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33. They often went to school by bike when they were young. They used . .................................................................................................................. 34. She has taught her children to play the piano for 4 years. She started . .................................................................................................................
Get Creative with Your Exercise Options shell out a monthly gym fee to get moving. Instead, find fun activities
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mom. I wish . .........................................................................................................................
beginning with daily walks: start slowly and build up time and speed.
36. Shall we use Perfume Pagoda as a theme of the presentation?
Make Friends with Someone
She suggests . ..............................................................................................................
One of the most powerful resources you have for helping you lose weight is your social network. Find a friend who is also trying to lose weight and agree to help each other stay motivated. One study found that when friends participated in a group weight-loss programme together, they lost more weight than people who did the same programme on their own. 28. The advantage of cooking at home is
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A. to have food that is high in calories B. to enjoy a variety of rich proteins and more processed grains C. to plan out your costly prepared meals D. to choose foods that keep you full and is cheaper
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37.
(IF) . .................................................................................................................................... (TO)
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C. bread C. sugar
B. affordable B. populous
D. fashionable D. fabulous
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. 5. He suggests A. parents 6.
that they should adopt a different way of bringing up their children. B. for parents
C. toward parents
If there is a mechanical problem, we suggest A. contact
B. to contact
7. It is
D. to parents
the manufacturer directly.
C. contacting
D. to contacting
that the best time to visit Hanoi is September.
A. believed
B. worth
C. rumored
D. wondered
that Po Nagar Cham Towers were built in the 8th century.
8. It
A. considered
B. was considered
C. has considered
9. I suggest you A. to visit
picturesque. B. visiting
B. probable
D. should visit
A. spectators
B. passengers
12. In the 17 century, the Viet people Mau Tower.
A. under
flock to the pagoda to pray for D. travellers
C. got into
D. took over
the corner of Cascade and Plum Streets.
B. at
C. on
D. in
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. Stronger measures will have to be made to reduce the environmental pollution in Ho Chi A B C D Minh City. 15. It thought that the first temple was built at the current site in the 15th century. A
B
C
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Jean: A. Men sometimes ask strangers for directions as well. B. Women are because their sense of space and directions is worse. C. Both men and women can use GPS these days. D. GPS is very useful to help car drivers. 18. Peter: A. Top positions are the highest in career ladder. B. Top positions are hard to climb to. C. I guess men tend to make better leaders. D. Women also want to climb to top positions. VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. Experiences at work help women to widen their knowledge. A. eliminate
B. broaden
C restrict
D. spoil
20. If women have to do too much housework, they cannot concentrate or work effectively. B. distract
C. focus
D. ignore
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. Both genders should be provided with equal rights to education, employment and healthcare. A. deprived of
B. furnished with
C. equipped with
D. supplied with
22. We should not allow any kind of discrimination against women and girls.
the temple tower, calling it Thien Y Thanh
B. looked for
13. The police caught the thief
D. sight-seeing
C. pilgrims
th
A. put on
than that of Phong Nha
C. geological
11. During Perfume Pagoda festival, a large number of happiness and prosperity in the coming year.
B
A. learn
C. visited
10. The limestone formation of Thien Duong Cave is more Cave. A. spectacular
D. considers
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D. head D. steam
C. reliable C. financial
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II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. acceptable 4. A. skyscraper
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A. inequality
B. hatred
C. unbiased feeling
D. intolerance
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular travel (23) in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam. The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various shapes and sizes. Ha Long Bay is a center of a larger zone which (24) Bai Tu Long Bay to the northeast, and Cat Ba Island to the southwest. Ha Long Bay has an area of around 1,553km2, including 1,960 - 2,000 islets, most of (25) are limestone. The core of the bay has an area of 334km2 with a high density of 775 islets. The limestone in this bay has gone through 500 million years of formation in different conditions and environments. The evolution of the karst in this bay has taken 20 million years (26) the impact of the tropical wet climate. The geo-diversity of the environment in the area has created (27) , including a tropical evergreen biosystem,
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oceanic and sea shore biosystem. Ha Long Bay is home to 14 endemic floral species and 60 endemic faunal species.
D. The ones who want have part-time jobs
23. A. situation
B. destination
C. direction
D. ground
24. A. offers
B. includes
C. consists
D. covers
A. People on working holidays must be from Australia or New Zealand
25. A. them
B. those
C. which
D. whom
B. A young person needs a special visa to go on a working holiday
26. A. in
B. of
C. for
D. under
C. Some working holidays are not paid.
27. A. biochemical
B. biodiversity
C. bioconversion
D. biodefense
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. TAKING A WORKING HOLIDAY One of the more difficult things young people face when they want to travel is the lack of funds. During summer holidays and possibly at weekends, they are able to take on part-time jobs, but the money they make is just a drop in the bucket of what they need to travel far away. For example, traveling to Australia from Vietnam can be quite expensive just for an airline ticket, and to a lot of students wanting to travel, it can seem out of reach. For students wanting to travel to Australia and New Zealand in particular, however, they are in luck. Although many countries offer working holidays, these two countries are wellknown for offering them. When a young person signs up to get a working holiday visa, he only pays for the round-trip airfare to get to either place and only needs to carry some extra cash for incidentals. Once he is there, a job awaits where he can earn some money.
32. According to the passage, which statement is true?
D. Picking fruit is the only job available for young people on working holidays X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33. 34. 35. 36. People expect that he will join the company soon. He . .............................................................................................................................. XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets.
There are many websites that advertise working holidays in Australia and New Zealand. If you have the courage and are looking for a way to make a little money and see the world, it might be just the ticket you were looking for.
C. On the radio
D. In travel guidebooks
29. What can seem out of reach for young people? A. Being able to get time off from school B. Being able to earn money C. Being able to find a part-time job D. Being able to travel 30. Why would a student NOT want to take a working holiday? A. To show how fearful he is
B. To earn money
C. To see the world
D. To visit a new place
31. Which students are in luck according to the passage? A. The ones who have airline tickets B. The ones who are on holiday
said. Quang suggested that . ................................................................................................
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B. In magazines
passport. Unless . ........................................................................................................................
37.
A. On the Internet
lot for the entrance exam to high school. Jack was . ....................................................................................................................
Many of the jobs require little or no experience, such as picking fruit or working in a busy pub out in the countryside. Some of the jobs require more experience that most people are unlikely to have, such as being a certified welder to work for eight weeks on a farm. That discourage you, though, because there is always something to be found if you search hard enough.
28. Where can people find working holidays advertised?
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B. slice
C. dip
D. grill
2. A. layer
B. frame
C. artisan
D. place
A
B
Miss A. Women tend to live 5 years longer than men.
3. A. access
B. wander
C. conduct
D. asset
B. Women like a peaceful and quiet life.
4. A. cosmopolitan
B. communication
C. multicultural
D. metropolitan
C. Men want to live an active life.
5. The controller of the body is the us to move, talk and feel emotions. A. Circulatory 6.
D. Both men and women tend to live longer. 18.
system. Led by the brain and nerves, it allows
B. digestive
C. nervous
Miss Diep: A. When women are retired, they want to enjoy life.
D. respiratory
B. When men are retired, they still want to continue working.
system of the body lets us break down the food we eat and turn it into energy. A. Circulatory
B. Digestive
C. Nervous
7. Skeletal system of the body is made up of our protects our organs. A. bones
B. muscles
C. nerves
D. vessels
8. The human system is a series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide. A. circulatory 9.
B. digestive
night owl
C. The government is still discussing the retirement age.
D. Respiratory . It supports our body and
C. nervous
D. respiratory
up late for years, hitting the sheets anytime between 12
D.
B. getting
10. Fish, poultry, beans or nuts A. make of
C. make up
D. make up of
and flexibility.
B. powerful
C. strength
12. As per the study, handful of nuts daily can cut disease and cancer by nearly 22 per cent. A. chance
D. waking
haft of their dinner plate.
B. make out
11. Yoga increases endurance, A. blood
C. staying
B. luck
C. opportunity
D. strong of coronary heart D. risk
13. Acupuncture modality relies on sophisticated skills to select appropriate acupoints to needles accurately. A. infuse
B. inject
C. insert
D. install
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in Head) of the following questions. 14. Despite of its general safety, acupuncture
for everyone.
earlier.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. Mary is planning to tie the knot with her German boyfriend next June. A. get married
B. say goodbye
C. get together
D. fall in love
20. In sonic Asian countries like Vietnam or China, money is given to the newly-married couple as a wedding present. A. gift
and 3 a.m. A. finishing
D
17.
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
C
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
B. donation
C. souvenir
D. contribution
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. Family values are likely to pass down from generation to generation. A. put down
B. cut down
C. go down
22.
D. hand down budgets.
A. funds
B. costs
C. expenses
D. fees
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Like other big cities in Asia, Hanoi began to (23) the tram system in the early 1900s. A few years later, due to its cheap fares and convenience, this system rapidly became one of the most popular means of transport. There were five tram routes with Hoan Kiem Lake as a central station for residents to get (24) the city and to the suburban areas. However, because of the population boom and the urgent demand for upgrading the more modern road system, the rail tracks were (25) removed and completely disappeared in 1990.
29 These days, the fact that the population of the capital has risen tremendously results in a dramatic increase in the number of vehicles on the roads. To meet the increasing travel demands and reduce traffic congestion, the first 13-kilometre skytrain system, connecting Cat Linh and Ha Dong is (26) and it is expected to be completed by 2018. Each four-compartment skytrain with the length of approximately 80 metres and the height of about 3.8 metres has a capacity of 1,362 passengers. Additionally, a new rail system including over eight kilometres of skytrain rail and four kilometres of subway rail, (27) links Hanoi Central Station to Nhon, also has being built recently. The capacity of each skytrain in this efficient high-speed rail system is roughly 1,200 passengers.
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A. only for scientists and doctors
B. only for the students at school
C. for those people at home
D. for most people
32. Which of the following sentences is NOT true? A. It is very difficult to learn a language, including the native language.
23. A. discover
B. improve
C. operate
D. install
B. Few people can afford to learn a foreign language in the country where it is spoken.
24. A. around
B. over
C. by
D. ahead
C.
25. A. occasionally
B. gradually
C. regularly
D. eventually
26. A. pressed 27. A. which
B. launched B. what
C. produced C. whose
D. announced D. where
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Have you ever noticed advertisements which say
a foreign language in 6 weeks, or so on? Of course, it never happens quite like that. mother language is easier to learn, but it also requires a lot of practice to be fluent. And think how much practice that gets! Before the Second World War, people usually learned a foreign language in order to read the literature of the country. Now speaking a foreign language is what most people want. Every year many millions of people start learning one. How do they do it? Some people try it at home, with books and records of tapes; some use radio or television programmes; some use computers and network; others go to evening classes. If they use the language only 2 or 3 times a week, it will take a long time, like learning a foreign language at school. A few people try to learn the language fast by studying for 6 or more hours a day. It is clearly easier to learn the language in the country where it is spoken. However, most people cannot afford this, and for many it is not necessary. They need the language in order to do their work better. For example, scientists and doctors chiefly need to be able to read books and reports in the foreign language. Whether the language is learned quickly or slowly, it is hard work. Machines and good books will help, but him. 28. According to some advertisements, you
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B.
weeks
C. must pay your money if you cannot master a foreign language in 6 weeks D. will be paid much money if you cannot learn a foreign language in 6 weeks
30.
Now most people try to learn a foreign language in order to
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A. read the literature of the country
B. read books and reports
C. do their work better
D. go to foreign countries
The best way to learn a foreign language is
33. Everybody had gone home when I came to the party. As soon as . ................................................................................................................. 34. This country is unsafe to visit during summer vacation. It is . ............................................................................................................................ 35. There has been a dramatic increase in the number of people learning English. The number of people . ............................................................................................... 36. Phong went to the beach after working hard for a week. After Phong . ............................................................................................................... XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37. This is the first time I have heard about the tram system in Hanoi. (NEVER) . .................................................................................................................................... 38. Firefighters spent two hours releasing the driver from the wreckage. (IT) . .................................................................................................................................... 39. They took the president to the hospital for an emergency operation. (WAS) . .................................................................................................................................... 40. I had saved my document before the computer crashed. (AFTER) . ....................................................................................................................................
A. have to pay your money if you cannot master a foreign language in 6 weeks
29.
D. machines and good books are useless for us to learn a foreign language. X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one.
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A. to go to the country where the language is spoken
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B. punctual
C. universal
D. subject
2. A. office
B. official
C. accent
D. fluency
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. celery
B. marinate
C. versatile
D. mayonnaise
4. A. cucumber
B. delicious
C. tomato
D. nutritious
D 16. Mahatma Gandhi fought against the right of poor people and women in India and became A B a hero for millions of people. C
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 17.
A. put off
B. looked into
6. The street food in Hoi An is delicious and A. available
B. fabulous
7. If the government A. Achieve
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C. discourage
B. let down
9. Life in Ho Chi Minh City is
D. prevent
after Grenfell Tower fire. C. turned down
D. pulled down
than we thought at first. B. the more busier
C. much more busy
D. much busier
A. a bit
B. a lot
12. Leave the ironing
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A. for the time being C. in any time A. in
D. by far .
C. confusion
D. recreation
making city life more difficult for its residents. C. to
D. on
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. The lives of disadvantaged students are often very different for those of their more A B C D wealthy peers.
matter?
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. We should encourage women to join more social activities. A. prevent
B. stimulate
C. permit
D. forbid
B. take
C. add
D. double
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. A. out of
B. far from
C. within
D. inside
22. In many countries, it is customary for the bride to throw her bouquet of flowers into a crowd of well-wishers. B. inadvisable
C. usual
D. normal
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
D. in the nick of time B. with
going?
your life?
A. uncommon
later. B. from time to time
13. These factors contribute
A. How old are you?
21. Being practical, Americans avoid taking jobs which are beyond their ability. C. much
B. jet lag
to.
18.
A. reduce
the worst rated by its residents for
11. Every time I fly to the United States, I get really bad A. asthma
B. Yes, thanks.
20. Working mothers contribute to household income.
A. far the busier 10. Of the cities we surveyed, Singapore was culture.
need to.
C. No worries.
D. fascinating
global Warning, more natural disasters will occur.
8. Tower blocks from the 60s and 70s could be A. got down
D. found out
C. affordable
B. promote
A.
until next Friday. C. turned up
rk I was heading this direction
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. 5. The trip to the National Gallery has been
D
As I remember, (23) in the 50s and 60s, Hanoi was not as crowded as it is today. Bicycles and cyclos were the main means of transport and the few motorbikes that were around were (24) by rich people. It was rare to see cars or jeeps. Meanwhile, the tram was the only method of public transport. An old tram station is now home to several retail outlets that look out over the lake in Dinh Tien Hoang Street. At that time, Hanoians always travelled by tram, not only for its (25) but also the price. For just five cents you could travel one-way to its terminus in the former Ha Dong Province, days off is now part of the expanded Hanoi.
33 I still remember on (26)_ from school, my friends and I would go to the lake to catch the tram to Botanical Garden. The sound, clang-clang, clang-clang could be regularly heard from early in the morning until late in the evening, come rain or shine. Time, decades have passed, but there is still a clang (27) in my mind from my childhood. 23. A. move
B. place
C. set
D. back
24. A. bought
B. owned
C. sold
D. proceeded
25. A. convenience
B. importance
C. comfort
D. condition
26. A. that 27. A. somewhat
B. which B. somewhere
C. where C. somehow
D. this D. someway
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Humans have a long history of eating insects, and it turns out that they can be a very nutritious part of a regular diet. Insects have a lot of protein, and they are often easier to catch than prey animals. Therefore, it is no wonder that when our ancient ancestors saw some tasty worms or grubs wiggling on the ground, they made a quick snack of them. In Thailand, insects are a regular part of the street food that can be found. The different insects that people snack on are crickets, grasshoppers, giant water bugs, and assorted worms. They are often deep-fried and salted, so they have a crunchy texture that makes them a perfect snack food. If you can get past the fact that you are eating a cricket, it will crunch in your mouth just like a corn chip! For a lot of people, however, it is difficult to get over the fear of eating insects. People tend to see insects as invaders, especially when they are crawling on the food that we are about to ear. Therefore, being able to eat insects without feeling disgusted is cultural. Some people cannot eat French cheese or stinky tofu because they brought up doing so. To many of us, insects fall right into that category, making it difficult to even try them. If given the chance, though, be courageous. Insects can be nutritious and tasty, so long as 28. Which is the reason given for gathering and eating insects? A. They are very easy to find close to the home. B. They are more nutritious than most vegetables. C. They come in all shapes and sizes. D. They are easier to catch than other prey animals. 29. Why are deep-fried insects considered a perfect snack food? A. Because they taste exactly like corn chips. B.
up.
C. Because they have a crunchy texture. D. Because they are not expensive. 30. Which insects are not mentioned in the passage? A. water bugs
B. grasshoppers
C. beetles
D. crickets
31. Where are insects a regular part of the street food? A. France
B. Thailand
C. Britain
D. All of the above
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32. What advice is given in the passage? A. Be courageous
B. Eat very cautiously
C. Try eating worms first
D. Always cook your insects
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33. They had been on board before he arrived at the airport. As soon as . ................................................................................................................. 34. How long has you possessed that Chanel bag? When . ......................................................................................................................... 35.
me. She asked me . .............................................................................................................
36. He needs to talk to the psychologist about his current situation. It is . ............................................................................................................................ XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37. Knowing English is very useful. (It) . .................................................................................................................................... 38.
(has) . ....................................................................................................................................
39. Nam is taller than Hung. (than) . .................................................................................................................................... 40. When did you go to bed last night? (time) . ....................................................................................................................................
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14. Last year, 16% of the EU population (75 million people) suffered with material and A B C social deprivation.
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. massive
B. immersion
C. imitate
D. variety
2. A. chore
B. work
C. more
D. divorce
3. A. accent
B. mistake
C. global
D. rusty
4. A. bilingual
B. dialect
C. dominance
D. lemonade
D 15. What buildings are being demolish to make way for the development? A
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
B
C
D
16. In terms of GDP rankings, New York is the most second wealthiest city in the world. A
B
C
D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
17. Nam:
5. Craftsmen have to depend on the middlemen for their sales. B. find about
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A. find
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A. They are long dresses and skirts. B. Men are also changing their fashion styles. C. find out
D. find out about
6. In the past, local were chosen to make sophisticated embroidered costumes for the Vietnamese king, queen and other royal family members.
C. Many clothes now are uni-sex. D. 18.
A. skill workers B. skilfully works C. skillful artists D. skilled artisans 7. Craft villages are becoming popular
in Vietnam.
A. Women are better at individual sports.
A. tourism attractions
B. tourist attractions
C. tour attractiveness
D. physical attraction
8. The traditional craft has A. passed down A. sculpture pieces
C. Physically, men are stronger than women.
from generation to generation.
B. passed
9. Vietnamese traditional
B. Both men and women can do sports. D. Certainly, men are better.
C. been passed down D. been passed by is done with a simple hammer and chisel.
B. sculpture
C. Sculptured feature D. sculptor
19. How are governments addressing the problem of inequality in wages?
10. Now, at the age of over 80, the artisans is leaving the craft to his descendants with the desire to this ancient craft. A. preserve
B. reserve
C. change
11. For that artisans, making the paintings is a career generations of the family. A. so that
B. because
C. because of
D. consider
A. in order to
B. despite
C. because
D. although
A. when
B. until
D. so that
the government built a new market five C. after
D. as soon as
B. raising
C. creating
D. ignoring
B. force
C. make
D. prevent
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. To an American, success is the result of hard work and self-reliance.
they can
13. night and operate up to early morning years ago.
A. focusing on
20. Mary countries now allow and encourage women to join the army and the police forces. A. permit
it supports the life of many
12. The Van Phuc silk producers have expended their silk garment goods satisfy the varied demand for their silk.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
A. devotion
B. industry
C. laziness
D. enthusiasm
22. Success has always meant providing their families with a decent standard of living. A. high
B. good
C. acceptable
D. low
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Since the world has become industrialized, there has been an increase in the number of animal (23) that have become extinct or nearly extinct. Bengal tigers, (24) were once found in a large number in jungles, now are thought to be only 2,300 in number. By
37 the year 2025 their
in the world is estimated to be down to zero. The dangerous (26) they enjoy hunting them. Animals like the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species are very important to the worl them. Countries around the world have begun to solve the problem in many ways. Reserves and national parks have been established. Money provided by world organizations has been spent on maintaining the parks. The use of products made from (27) species has been stopped.
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long.
30.
probably means
determined A. confident
B. decisive
.
C. flexible
31. According to the author, you should
D. positive
.
A. go jogging around a park or on the beach B. go to sports shop for high quality running shoes C. keep warm at all times when you are jogging
23. A. kinds
B. types
C. families
D. species
24. A. whose
B. which
C. that
D. who
25. A. population
B. amount
C. quantity
D. diversity
A. you are advised to start jogging by walking for ten minutes
26. A. for
B. therefore
C. because
D. so
B. you should expect to feel much uncomfortable when jogging
27. A. dangerous
B. danger
C. endangered
D. endanger
C. you should jog three days a week and walk on the other days
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. My first piece of advice to people who want to start getting fit is buy an exercise bike. Typically, people who buy them use them for a week or so and then forget about them. They are effective if they are used regularly but you need to be determined. Most people will find it much easier to go for a gentle jog around the park. As well as being easy to do, jogging is also relatively cheap compared to most other sports. need to buy expensive clothes if just going running around the park or on the You
D. spend time and money on fashionable items 32. It is stated in the passage that
As for the actual jogging, the secret is to start gently, and not to do too much at the beginning walking and running for ten minutes about three times a week at first. Once you are happy doing that you can then start to increase the amount you do gradually. After a few months you should hope to be able to run at a reasonable speed for twenty minutes three or four times a If enjoy it and will stop after a short time and return to your bad habits. In any case, training too hard is not very effective. Research has shown that somebody who exercise for twice as long or twice as hard fit. 28. Which of the following would serve as the best title for the passage? A. Exercise bikes
B. Gentle jogging
29. What is true about the exercise bikes? A. Exercise bikes do not help you get fit. B. It is more costly than most other sports. C. Many people prefer it to gentle jogging.
C. Keeping fit
D. Running shoes
.
D.
fast
IX. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33.
people. What about . ................................................................................................................
34. They believe that touching the head of a Buddha statue is a sign of disrespect. It . ................................................................................................................................ 35.
and cool in the summer. There is one piece of equipment, however, that you will have to spend ou are not looking for a fashion item, but for something that will support your feet and protect you from injury. They can be expensive, but if they are good quality they will last you a long time. always best to get expert advice, and the best place for that is a sports shop.
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extended. I wish . .........................................................................................................................
36.
said. My teacher told me . ...................................................................................................
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37. There has been a slight drop in the number of people using public transport. (SLIGHTLY) . .................................................................................................................................... 38. Revising for exams takes up all my time at the moment. (BUSY) . .................................................................................................................................... 39. There was an increased demand for travel, so the government decided to invest in building the very first metro system. (AS) . .................................................................................................................................... 40. (IF) . ....................................................................................................................................
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B. heritage
C. hotel
D. hour
2. A. conducts
B. returns
C. wanders
D. wonders
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. unequal
B. enrolment
C. encourage
D. minimum
4. A. physically
B. equality
C. remarkably
D. discriminate
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
C. ingredients
D. menus
6. Despite the differences in cuisine of each region, there are similarities, such as the for main meals rice, ways of adding fish sauce, herbs and other flavors. B. basic
C. foundation
D. necessity
7. Some of famous in Southern Vietnam are Hu Tieu Nam Vang, Bun Mam, fried rice, flour cake, and many kinds of puddings. A. foods
B. dishes
C. stapes
D. ingredients
8. Food in Northern Vietnam is not as as that in Central and Southern Vietnam, as black pepper is often used rather than chillies. A. strong
B. flavour
C. spicy
D. exciting
9. Another feature in northern cuisine is in winter all family members gather around a big hotpot there is a combination of seasoned broth, vegetables and meats. A. which
B. in which
C. what
D. that
10. A meal of Hue people has a natural combination between flavors and colors of dishes, which creates the unique in the regional cuisine. A. feature
B. part
C. description
D. list
11. One special feature of cuisine in Southern Vietnam is the short cooking time which aims to the freshness of food. A. stay
B. continue
12. If I feel hungry in the afternoon, I A. would have
B. had
C. keep
A. will cook
B. would cook
D. exist
snacks like fresh carrots. C. had had
13. If my mother goes home late this evening, my father C. had cooked
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during peak traveling hours. D 15.
D. might have . D. has cooked
by far more expensive if you hire car for discovering Kuala Lumpur. A
B
C
D
16. The spectacular Royal Palace of the Imperial City A
B
attraction.
C
D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 17.
5. Such as sugar, sugarcane, and coconut water are mostly used in Southern Vietnamese food than in Northern and Central Vietnam.
A. staple
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14. Operated between 06:00 and 24:00, KL monorail trains arrive once every five minutes A B C
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
B. courses
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IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
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A. You will be tired.
B. Stay stuck there.
C. Stay calm. Everything will be alright.
D. No, thanks.
A. Well done!
C. Never mind!
18. B. Thank you!
go!
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. Acupuncture can ease nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. A. increase B. prevent
C. reduce
D. spoil
20. Are there any alternatives that might provide better options for gay people? A. choices B. decisions
C. judgments
D. votes
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. I
incredible that his new song leads the Billboard hot 100 chart only in 3 days.
A. beyond belief
B. believable
C. implausible
D. unbelievable
22. She was given a prize for her achievement in classical and traditional music. A. success
B. feat
C. failure
D. accomplishment
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. CULTURE SHOCK Many people dream of living in a foreign country. It can be an amazing experience for those (23) are willing to settle down in a new place. (24) one potential problem you should be aware of: culture shock. Culture shock is the feeling we - get from living in a place that is so different to where we grew up that we are not sure (25) to deal with it. Societies are (26) _ in many different ways. Customs and traditions can be very different and that can sometimes make it difficult to get on with local people who might not approve of things you do and might object to things you say. You might be banned from doing things in another country that are perfectly legal in your own. For example, in Singapore people can be forced to (27) a large fine just for dropping
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always
C. what
D. whose
A. suggest the outfits of the band
24. A. Therefore
B. However
C. Although
D. Moreover
B. tell the band what to say
25. A. what
B. when
C. how
D. why
C. give the band freedom to do things
26. A. organize
B. organizing
C. organization
D. organized
27. A. spend
B. waste
C. pay
D. borrow
all the instruments until they get the sound that they want. This means that a CD or cassette will always sound very different from a live concert.
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.
B. which
In the 1960s, it took pop and rock groups one or two days to record their songs. Nowadays, it can take months and months. Many rock groups begin by recording only one instrument, for example, the voice. Then they record other instruments- electric piano, synthesizer, guitars, drums and so on.
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D. The singer does not necessarily present to really sing. 31. Record companies
23. A. who
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
THI
D. decide the songs the band will play 32.
that A. soap powder
refers to B. an image
. C. the band
D. a company
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33.
that I can come to visit my friend in Phu Yen next month. I am . ...........................................................................................................................
34. Those children need to be taught about how Vietnam has transformed itself. It is . ............................................................................................................................ 35. She was so rude to shout at his face in the department store. It was . .........................................................................................................................
Music engineers have developed a new computer programme that will change the future of
36. My father was pleased when he learned that I had passed the entrance exam to high music of a song, the computer can it in that voice. This means that a singer only needs to record one song and the computer can then sing other songs in the own voice. Singers can sing new songs many years after they have died. Most of us listen to music for pleasure, but for the record companies, music is a product, the same as soap powder. When a record company finds a new group (or they first try that they think
school.
My father . ......................................................................................................
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37. He was so brave that he could tell her what he thought about her. (IT) . .................................................................................................................................... 38. Your bad news upsets me very much. (SORRY)
tell the band what they should wear, what they should say and how they should sing and play.
. ....................................................................................................................................
In recent year, many rock groups have started their own record companies because they say that the big companies are too commercial.
39. When will you book the flight for your trip to Vietnam? (BE)
28. Today, to record songs, it takes
40.
.
A. longer than it used to do C. only one or two days D. the same amount of time as the 1960s results in
(FIND) . ....................................................................................................................................
B. shorter than it used to do
29.
. ....................................................................................................................................
.
A. different sounds of recorded songs and live- performed songs. B. the mixture between CDs and live concert C. some special effects on songs D. differences invoices and instruments played 30. Which of the following is NOT true about the new computer programme? A. It is predicted to change the music future. B. C. It can sing only one recorded song of the singer.
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I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
B
C. reached
D. loved
-
2. A. prepare
B. help
C. tennis
D. tell
A. How time flies!
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. C. excellent
D. electric
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4. A. similar
B. symbolic
C. effective
D. eternal
A.
keep your
in speaking English.
C. accent
D. skill
comes through body language and gesture.
A. talk
B. exchange
7. Try to
C. speech
D. communication
the meaning of words rather than going straight for your dictionary.
A. judge
B. guess
C. decide
8. Reading is the best way to A. improve
D. except
your vocabulary in any language.
B. increase
C. raise
9. He is not exactly rich but he certainly earns enough to A. get through
B. get by
B. technical language
C. business language
D. official language
11.
week, I A. will go
B. will have gone
12. If she
B. is
13. India is the country _ A. at which
C. has been
D. would go
D. where
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. She remained calmly and waited till he had finished shouting at her. A
B
C
D
15. Martin was chosen because she is a good administrator who gets along for everyone A
B
C
A. well- known painter
B. famous singer
C. good writer
D. famous composer
20. We were surprised to know that over 150000 fans packed into the stadium to support Vietnamese football team. B. admirers
C visitors
D. watchers
A. retain
D
B. remove
C. restrict
D. reject
22. It is undeniable that instrument innovations hit the right note in 2013 with the 3D- printed guitar, the AT- 200 guitar, the seaboard grand and the wheel harp. A. growth
D. were
C. that
19. Becoming a super star performing on stage was my burning desire when I was a teenager.
21. To have chance enter the final round, you have to eliminate lots of competitors.
he spent the early years of his life. B. on which
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
D. get up
rich, she would travel around the world.
A. would be
B. You can such that again! D. Thanks tons.
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
camping with you this weekend. C. would have gone
to it!
C. No way!
A. people
10. One way of increasing your speed of comprehension is to learn all your vocabulary without the use of your own . A. first language
B. Thanks a million D. No such luck!
D. put up .
C. get on
D
18.
B. personal
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
C
me laugh!
3. A. digital
B. language
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B. talked
A. vocabulary
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1. A. trashed
6. Much
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16. Many family are using biogas for cooking.
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B. modernisation
C. revolution
D. stagnation
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. The relationship between students and teachers is less formal in the USA than in many other countries. American students do not stand up (23) their teachers enter the room. Students are encouraged to ask questions during class, to stop in the office for extra help, and to phone if they are absent. Most teachers (24) students to enter class late or leave early if necessary. (25) the lack of formality, students are still expected to be polite to their teachers and fellow classmates. When students want to ask questions, they usually (26) a hand and wait to be called on. When a test is being given, talking to a classmate is not only rude but also risky. Most American teachers consider that students who are talking to each other (27) a test are cheating. 23. A. when
B. where
C. that
D. whether
24. A. let
B. allow
C. make
D. encourage
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B. In spite
C. Despite
D. Because of
A. Barbecue is a healthy way to eat meat.
26. A. rise
B. arise
C. raise
D. put
B. People today are eating more vegetables with their barbecue.
27. A. in
B. when
C. while
D. during
C. Local barbecue specialities can be found all over the world.
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. WORLD BBQ To some people, there is nothing more appetizing than the smell of meat sizzling over an open fire. Throughout the world, people love to eat barbecue because it lets them together with friends and family to enjoy a meat that brings them back to their caveman roots. Cooking over coals or an open flame makes people feel more sociable. Most countries have barbecue traditions, and they usually take place on national holidays. In the United States, it is a tradition to have a barbecue of hamburgers and hot dogs on July 4, which is Independence Day. In Taiwan, people get together to eat barbecue during the Moon Festival, and the smell of burning coal is in the air all day. In South America, and in Argentina in particular, barbecue is a way of life. All sorts of meats and sausages are put on a large grill together over hot coals. Barbecue is even considered the national dish in Argentina, and it is given the name asado in Portuguese. This means not only the dish, but also the social event that surrounds an Argentina barbecue. When a person speaks about Turkish and Middle Eastern barbecue, the kebab immediately comes to mind. The tradition of taking different meats, and sometimes vegetables as well, and spearing them with a sharp stick called a skewer has crossed cultural lines today. Practically, anywhere in the English-speaking world, the thought of shish-kebab will make barbecue water. Wherever you go in the world, you are almost certain to come across a local method of preparing barbecue. If you visit different places, be bold and try whatever the local specialities are. 28.
mean?
brings them back to their caveman roots A. Make people want to eat barbecue on an open flame B. Keep people from eating meat C. Make people think about how things were with their ancestors D. Cause people to act more sociable during festivals
29. Where is barbecue considered a way of life? A. The United States
B. Taiwan
C. The Middle East
D. Argentina
30. What are the sharp sticks that are used to cook meat called? A. Specialities
B. Skewers
C. Shish-kebabs
31. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. Cooking over open fires makes people feel less sociable. B. Shish-kebabs are well-known in Turkey. C. People in the United States eat hamburgers and hot dogs. D.
asado is considered the national dish.
32. What is the main idea of the passage?
D. Asado
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D. People in some countries mostly use sausages when they barbecue. X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33.
leave. Turn . ...........................................................................................................................
34. They wanted to apologize for their behavior: t
dinner.
They paid for dinner in order ..................................................................................... 35. When I was a child, I usually went to the local park every Saturday afternoon. When I was a child, I used . ........................................................................................ 36. Their teacher is making them study hard. They . .......................................................................................................................... XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37. Local people can earn their livings by providing tourists with necessary services. (LIVE)
. .......................................................................................................................
38. That man has a friendly relationship with the owner of Los Angeles County Museum of Art. (GETS) . .................................................................................................................................... 39. Is this car yours? (OWN) . .................................................................................................................................... 40. He could not afford to buy the car. (EXPENSIVE) . ....................................................................................................................................
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I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. decision
B. erode
C. checkout
D. exotic
2. A. resort
B. season
C. excursion
D. reasonable
3. A. successful
B. cognitive
C. different
D. wonderful
4. A. efficient
B. exciting
C. distracting
D. portable
A
C. absent-minded
D. open-minded
8. Poor students cannot
B. put up with
C. come up with
B. Our country is a favourite destination for many tourists. C. The numbers of visitors to our country is increasing. D. Well, most of them behave appropriately, but some are still very rude. 18. Hoai Khanh:
A. employ better
B. recruit
A. promise
B. do
C. make
D. cut down on
D. pull
C. performance
D. service
B. But for
C. Except for
Their massive salaries let them afford to give A. off
19.
competition. A. show
B. up
C. away
D. In addition
huge amounts to charities. D. back
B. quiz
C contest
D. tour
20. If you want to become a well- known singer, you need to have a unique selling point, a way to differentiate yourself from the crowd. A. genius
B. infamous
C. renowned
D. new
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. After a very short time, this kind of music becomes wildly popular among the youth. A. appealing
philanthropists. A. Aside from
lots of
D. catch
12.
13.
D. Ecotourism is not always beneficial to the local people.
_ and volunteerism are an investment in our community and the B. language
B. In general, people without skills are at risk of being unemployed.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
_ a commitment to being a volunteer on a regular basis. ,
11. Both community people who live in it. A. life
C. research
A. Tourism is also considered as an industry. C. There have been new types of tourism, and tourists have become more responsible.
9. Volunteer organisations are generally small-staffed, so they need to _ volunteers for a huge event. 10.
D
A. There are tourists coming from other countries as well.
D. in fact
an abundance of presents on their birthday.
A. look forward to
C
Dick:
D. addict
B. narrow-minded
B
17.
7. Mr. Chen is more because he has finally agreed to allow his daughter to join an overseas volunteer organisation in Africa. A. single-minded
D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
6. A/an is a person who needs others to take care of him/her, because of illness that he/she had for a long time. C. invalid
C
16. Animals and man use the energy finding in food to operate their bodies and muscles.
5. Mahatma Gandhi fought for the rights of coloured people in general and the Indians . C. in contrast
B
15. Scientists believe there have more than 350,000 species of plants, but no one knows A B C D
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
B. martyr
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II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. patient
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B. in particular
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A. in time
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B. attractive
C. unknown
D. common
22. Luu Huu Phuoc is extremely well- known for his patriotic wartime songs. A. fight time
B. peacetime
C. battle time
D. tranquil time
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Forests are useful to mankind in several ways. Wood Is always necessary for building and for making all kinds of things and we usually need firewood in our homes. Forests provide
49 timber, one of the most (23) resources, but they must be used wisely and managed (24) . Men should control the cutting of trees in such a way that the forest grows more trees (25) it would be cut, leaving the young ones to grow bigger. Trees and shrubs are also needed to preserve land (26) their roots bind the soil, preventing heavy rain (27) washing the soil away. 23. A. valuable
B. reasonable
C. comfortable
D. famous
24. A. good
B. widely
C. nicely
D. carefully
25. A. as
B. than
C. then
D. that
26. A. because 27. A. in
B. because of B. with
C. but C. from
D. and D. at
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D. all children from many countries understand English
A. most websites are written in English B. most programmers created websites in English D. most websites have English version
A. you can decide you want to learn English B. there are thousands of bookstores available C. it is not very difficult and confusing
Although many people think that it is very difficult and confusing, English is actually the easiest language of the world to learn because there are so many resources available. As soon as you decide you want to learn, there are thousands of resources on the Internet and in bookstores. With good understanding and communication in English, you can travel around the globe. Because it is the international language for foreigners, it is easy to get assistance and help in every part of the world. You can test it by online travel. Any travel booking site you can find will have English as a booking option. 28. When two people having different mother tongues meet each other, they will use A. their own mother tongues to communicate
D. it is easy to find resources to learn English 32. We can infer from the passage that
.
A. English makes you travel around the globe B. you can use English to travel online C. international tourists must know English D. it is easy to get help to learn English all over the world X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33.
workshop. .
34.
arrive. The pop star . ...............................................................................................................
35. He misbehaved in the class so the teacher asked him to go out. The teacher asked . ...................................................................................................... 36. The artisans carved figures of lions and unicorns on the top of the box. Figures . ....................................................................................................................... XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37. Someone is going to redecorate the kitchen for us next month. (HAVE)
.
We . ............................................................................................................................. 38. People hope that cable cars construction to Son Doong Cave will be stopped. (IS)
B. English as a means of communication
It . ................................................................................................................................
C. the third language to communicate
(WAS)
39.
D. a second language as a means of communication
C. it is the dominant language in England
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31. English is believed by many to be the easiest language of the world to learn because .
First of all, it is the most common foreign language. This means that two people who come from different countries (for example, a Mexican and a Swede) usually use English as a common language to communicate. English is also essential to the field of education. In many countries, children are taught and encouraged to learn English as a second language. At the university level, students in many countries study almost all their subjects in English in order to make the material more accessible to international students. On the Internet, the majority of websites are written and created in English. Even sites in other languages often give you the option to translate the site. It is the primary language of the press: more newspapers and books are written in English than in any other language, and no matter where in the world you are, you will find some of these books and newspapers available.
B. scientists can understand it easily
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English was originally the language of England, and soon it has become the primary or secondary language of many former British colonies such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and India. Nowadays, it is the most international language in the world. There are several factors that make the English language essential to communication in our current time.
A. all international students can follow it
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IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or 0 to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
29. The study material at universities is often written in English so that
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My teacher . ................................................................................................................ .
40. When you come inside you should remove your coat and hat. (TAKE) When . .........................................................................................................................
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I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. skill 2. A. breadwinner
B. split B. clean
C. children C. each
D. finance D. lead
16. She has disappeared three days ago, and they are still looking for her now. A
B
C
D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
17. Khanh:
3. A. magnificence
B. geography
C. satisfaction
D. accommodate
A. Economic factors are always decisive ones.
4. A. original
B. geography
C. imperial
D. stimulating
B. A strong tourism industry brings the country numerous advantages.
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. 5. When you get involved in a volunteer project, you are able to into practice. A. take
B. put
C. bring
6. Volunteers can work with many childcare centres. A. parentless
your knowledge
A. To some extent, yes.
B. disabled
C. poor
B. risk
C. improve
B. method
C. suggestion
9. For a cleaner and greener community, everyone should take care of our environment. A. increase
B. reduce
C. contribute
10.
can do
to the problem of
13. Contract is A. in place of
A. breathed
D. solution the amount of trash and
_ to make school a meaningful place for
B. a little
C. a great deal
B. information
C. news
B. childish
D. come out
B. impacted
C. introduced
D. broadcast
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. A. classical
C. children
A. natural
D. a few opened the door
D. material people.
D. childless
connecting students with volunteer organisation abroad. B. in charge of
C. in case of
B
C
D
15. The result of that test must be inform before August. B
C. imprison
B. unknown
C. prolific
D. modern
22. The new star always appears with a lovely affected smile on her lips, but no one realises it.
14. In spite of my father is old, he still goes to work.
A
B. set free
21. Hector Berlioz was one of the most prominent composers of the Romantic period.
D. ignore
D. in danger of
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. A
release his new solo single album about New Year. A. put out
20. This game show has attracted many participants since it was aired in 2015.
12. University students are willing to get involved in helping the old and A. childlike
D. We should protect our planet from bad tourism. VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19.
D. start
11. On the door of the house where Louis Braille was born are the words of to all those who cannot A. knowledge
C. A lot of people want to travel around the planet.
D. homeless
students living in poverty. A. a great many
B. People need to live in a green planet.
children who were harmed by Agent Orange in
8. Many international volunteer organisations are trying to find a world hunger. A. way
D. People need to be professionally trained to work in tourism industry. 18.
D. push
7. Both CARE and Oxfam organisations have programmes to help people in underdeveloped countries their lives. A. make
C. It is influenced by so many things, such as weather, people, and administrative policies.
C
D
B. artificial
C. dishonest
D. charming
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. A large supermarket was looking for a manager for a new store they were planning to open. Out of over 90 people who had applied for the post they had chosen five and asked them to come for an interview. The first (23) , Mr Riley, walked into the interview room. He was smartly dressed, but it was clear that he was listening to a personal stereo. He sat down (24) off his shoes and lit a cigarette. One of the interviewers said that they would prefer him not to smoke and Mr. Riley apologized. Just at that moment a telephone rang. Mr. Riley reached into his pocket, took (25) his mobile phone and began a conversation with a friend of his. After a minute or two, the interviewers had enough and said they wanted to beg (26) him why (27) like a day in London, and my train fare to come up here for the interview. 23. A. applied
B. application
C. applicant
D. applier
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24. A. took
B. put
C. wore
D. taken
A. Health and Human Aspirations
B. Health and Our Success
25. A off
B. in
C. out
D. over
C. How to Keep Our Health
D. The Value of Health
26. A. said 27. A. felt
B. told B. wanted
C. warned C. was
D. asked D. needed
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one.
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. It is a common saying that we do not fully value a thing until we lose it. We often value the love and worth of a friend when he has been taken from us by death more than when he was with us in the flesh; it is only when we have left school or college that we understand the greatness of our opportunity of education, which has gone forever; and it is the sick and the ailing who realize the value of good health. When we are young and strong, we cannot imagine what it is like to be weak and ill. We are so used to vigorous health that we take it for granted. The organs of our body work so smoothly that we scarcely know we have lungs and liver, heart and stomach. But when any of these gets upset and gives us pain and sickness, we learn by bitter experience what an unspeakable blessing it is to be well. Loss of health makes us miserable, and a burden to ourselves and our friends. It cripples our efforts so that we cannot accomplish many of the good and great things we might have done. It spoils our life. What must we do to keep our health? We must be moderate in eating and drinking and wise in the choice of plain, wholesome simple food. Gluttony has killed thousands, and strong drink tens of thousands. We must, when young, get plenty of sleep, which is sweet and not try to burn the candle at both ends. We must live as much as possible in the open air and keep our rooms well ventilated. We must get sufficient and regular physical exercise, and keep our bodies clean. And we must avoid bad habits and secret sins as we avoid the devil, and keep our thoughts clean and our bodies pure. Our ideal must be the sound mind in the sound body. 28. According to the passage, we often appreciate our friends
.
A. only when they are with us B. only when they are good to us. C. only when they passed away D. only when they live a long way from us. 29. We do not take care of our health because
.
A. we are always in good health B. most of the diseases can be cured nowadays C. we are so accustomed to good health D. we are so busy making a living 30. Poor health makes us
.
A. useless
B. unable to fulfill our expectations
C. a shame to our friends
D. fail to become famous
31. According to the author, having plenty of sleep when we are young A. is wasting our time
B. can help us regain our strength
C. may cause loss of health 32. The best title for the passage is
D. can reduce our vigour .
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33. Mrs. Taylor regretted buying the second
hand washing-machine.
Mrs.Taylor wished . .................................................................................................... 34. Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice. It . ................................................................................................................................ 35. Jane is the tallest girl in her class. Nobody . ...................................................................................................................... 36.
anywhere. The manager was . ......................................................................................................
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37. They consider Sara is one of the best students in her school. (BE) Sara . ........................................................................................................................... (WISH)
38.
I . ................................................................................................................................. 39. Shall we surf the net for the location of Ninh Binh Province? (SUGGEST) I . ................................................................................................................................. 40. Emily has to work partcontest. (COULD) If . ................................................................................................................................
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were not able to raise enough money. I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. attraction
B. surface
C. lacquerware
D. artisan
2. A. bank
B. travel
C. delay
D. magnificent
D 16. George
completed the assignment yet, and Maria A
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
B
C
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 17.
3. A. afford
B. traveller
C. wildlife
D. passport
Tina:
4. A. resort
B. expedition
C. environment
D. affordable
A. Tourism industry really needs good ambassadors. B. I hope so. country.
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. 5. Did you forget your purse A. on
pay?
B. of
C. in
A. charging
B. stealing
D. Tourism ambassadors really need to be good at communication skills.
.
C. trafficking
18.
D. trading
Sara:
7. In recent years, there has been thousands of victims of sexual and physical A. sentence
B. crime
8.
C. abuse to work
A. within
B. under
.
B. Our country is famous for many tourist attractions and friendly people.
pressure.
C. Not all visitors are well-informed about places of attraction.
D. on
D. Tourism industry needs to work harder to boost the tourist destinations.
9. My parents always criticize me for not getting good grades at school. I wish they put themselves in my . A. pants
B. legs
10. He wondered
C. hands
D. shoes
B. how C. what
11. He
A. bargains
D. which 20.
ion systems in 1951. A. forced
B. sent
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. In the last quarter of this year, our entertainment company had a big success in signing a lot of contracts with celebrities.
to tell the news to his parents. A. why
A. It depends. Foreign visitors often like places such as Sa Pa or Ha Long Bay.
D. conduct
C. in
C. took
always tried to get more people to know about tourist destinations in our
C. A number of people have been chosen is tourism ambassadors.
D. for
6. He was sentenced to ten years in prison on charges of drug
. D
A. came from
D. gained
B. agreements
C. arrangements
D. profits
originated in North California, is a popular American folk song. B. finished
C. made
D. recognized
A. She told me I come to her party.
B. She told me to come her party.
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
C. She told me I had to come to her party.
D. She told me I came to her party.
21. We absolutely adore his music because of sweet melodies and meaningful lyrics.
12.
me.
13. Thousands of acres of forest are being cut down every year and the animals are being destroyed. A. natural resources
B. natural habitats
C. ways of life
D. living surroundings
of many
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. My parents let me to go out without saving anything. A B
C
D
A. favour
B. hate
C. love
D. prefer
22. She finds herself more confident after standing on stage many times. A. independent
B. assured
C. brave
D. fearful
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Once there were lots of pandas in the mountains of western China. Today, they are (23) extinct. The reason is that they cannot find enough food. Pandas eat _(24) leaves. They do not like another food. The bamboo grows very slowly. It can take 10 years for a bamboo to grow from a seed to a big plant. Some types of bamboo have seeds only once
57 every 60 years. Pandas (25) wait many years for their food to grow. While the bamboo is growing, pandas do not have enough leaves to eat. China and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) are trying to save the panda. In 1979 they began to set up special parks (26) pandas live. Scientists c and mating habits. By learning more about the habits, scientists can save it from (27) 23 A. being
B. becoming
C. having
D. making
24. A. banana
B. cabbage
C. grass
D. bamboo
25. A. must
B. should
C. ought
D. might
26. A. what 27. A. appearance
B. because B. destruction
C. where C. extinction
D. when D. damage
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. All over the world, all different cultures created interesting processed meat products, and one of the most popular is undoubtedly sausage. To begin with, sausage making may be considered disgusting as it deals with using various
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32. Where is the mixture of meat placed? A. Inside a plastic package
B. Inside a cleaned intestine
C. Inside a refrigerator
D. Inside a metal container
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33.
us. The guard told . ...........................................................................................................
34.
my trip to Hanoi. The last time . ..............................................................................................................
35. They think that a garden would be a perfect setting for the house. It . ................................................................................................................................ 36.
job. Despite . ......................................................................................................................
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37. This book is very boring and so is that one. (as)
served in their original forms can be used. Literally, this means animal parts such as noses, y often, the ground up meat and flesh is mixed with a certain percentage of fat, along with spices and other fillers. After being mixed well, this meat mixture is then stuffed into the cleaned intestines of the animal, which are then sealed at both ends. The result is sausage. The meats used in sausages come from a variety of animals, although beef and pork are by far the favourites. In some cultures, sausage made from the meat of horses is considered a delicacy. When sausages are cooked, the cooking process sometimes adds to the flavour. While boiling is probably the simplest method, smoking sausages will add a lot of smoky flavour. Next time you bite into a sausage, it is probably best not to think too much about how it became the tasty thing you are eatin 28. What are by far the favourite meats for making sausages? A. Chicken
B. Horse meat
C. Cuts of lamb
D. Beef and pork
29. What is the simplest method of cooking sausages? A. Grilling
B. Smoking
30.
31.
C. Boiling
D. Baking
forms? A. Certain cuts and parts of animals
B. Spices and fillers
C. Sausages of all types
D. Intestines of an animal
What advice is given in the passage? A. Be careful when making sausages. B.
sausages.
C. Try not to use too much fat in the meat mixture when making sausages. D. Make sure intestines are cleaned before packing with meat.
. .................................................................................................................................... 38. Will it be necessary for me to sleep under a net? (Shall I) . .................................................................................................................................... 39. I last read a book on September 20th. (since) . .................................................................................................................................... 40. An began to be interested in healthy eating 3 years ago. (has) . ....................................................................................................................................
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16. As childs grow older, their bones become thicker and longer.
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I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
B
C
D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 17.
1. A. variety
B. bilingual
C. derivative
D. dialect
Yoko:
2. A. massive
B. immersion
C. establish
D. rusty
A. Going away on holiday is getting more and more popular. B. Ecotourism brings a number of benefits to the local people.
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. discover
B. addition
C. fantastic
D. habitat
4. A. exercise
B. volunteer
C. calculate
D. interview
C. It is always expensive if people go to a place of tourist attractions. D. We may broaden our horizons and experience new cultures. 18.
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. 5. He has to
B. polish his head
C. empty his washing basket
D. stick his neck out
A. trip
D. Different places have different attractions.
so I am in charge of the office now.
B. tour
C. voyage
A. voyage
B. visit
D. visit
C. tour
.
B. panoramas
C. sights
D. landscapes
9. They met on board of a luxurious yacht during a _ B. voyage
in the Caribbean.
C. cruise
D. trip
10. After changing trains three times we arrived at our A. destination
B. departure
in the end.
C. package
D. countries
domestic and foreign tourism will create demand for additional hotels and motels.
19. Mozart was a child prodigy that he composed music at the age of four. A. dunce 20.
B. Increased
12. If you have any excess _
C. Increasing
you must pay extra money.
A. furniture B. tool looking for
D. Increasingly
C. luggage
job. Did Mary get A. a/the
D. facility job she applied for?
B. the/a C. a/a
D. the/the
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. Tom used to going to a lot of parties when he was a student. A
B
C
15. He apologized with me for arriving late.
D
B. brain
C. genius
D. intelligence
talented musician to join our entertainment company. A. good
B. famous
C. great
D. gifted
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. Many people who do volunteer work think they are more fortunate than others. A. lucky
B. blessed
C. unlucky
D. uncomfortable
22. Public service announcement is a special advertisement for the community, normally about health or safety matters. A. Open
A. Increase
13.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
D. cruise
8. If you pay a visit to Hue, you should once visit Lang Co beach where you can have the most relaxing time and admire the natural beauty of . A. views
places.
C. Preference for certain places is still common among a number of tourists.
7. If you want to see historical places it is a good idea to go on a guided
11.
A. It is strange that some people go to the same place again and again. B.
A. pull his socks up
A. tour
Sam:
exam.
6. The manager is away on a business
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C. Secret
D. Popular
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Doing regular exercise or playing sports can be dangerous, (23) if you are over 40. This is why it is a very good idea to see your doctor (24) starting if you think you are not very fit. Some people try to do exercise or play sports too vigorously too soon, and (25) they cause themselves injuries which can take a long time to heal. However, it is not only older people who should take care. Doctors report many injuries such as backaches, sprained ankles and pulled muscles, which can all be _(26) if a little care is taken. If you do injure yourself, rest for a while to allow your body to recover naturally. (27) , you could do yourself permanent damage.
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B. even
C. only
D. especially
24. A. after
B. before
C. until
D. while
A. excellent educational system and recreational activities
32. According to the passage, some good things of living in the city are
25. A as a result
B. despite
C. in order that
D. otherwise
B. excellent educational system and countless job opportunities
26. A. doubled 27. A As usual
B. avoided B. By the way
C. increasing C. In addition
D. landing D. On the contrary
C. countless job opportunities and activities to occupy your time
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Life in the big city is fast-paced, fun and exciting. There are countless job opportunities and activities to occupy your time. However, with the good, there also comes the bad. Although the big city has more job opportunities; there are also more people competing for a single job. This can make your job search frustrating. Oddly enough, you will see hundreds, if not thousands of jobs available each week, but you still might remain unemployed, especially when the economy is down. In addition, the cost of living is typically higher in big cities, and it can cost you an arm and a leg for a small apartment in a decent area of the city, not to mention other costs to fulfill your basic demands. Diversity is a good thing, but the amount of people can be a bit overwhelming if you are not accustomed to it. There will always be crowds and always be people around. Moreover, traffic can be a nightmare in the big city. It can get so bad that it can turn you into an evil person. If you hate driving in traffic, then the big city life is not for you. Heavy traffic also contributes to the pollution, which is one of the biggest disadvantages of living in the city. Obviously, our health is affected most with certain diseases relating to respiratory system and other body parts. A lot of premature deaths are supposed to be the result of long-term exposure to small particles. Most importantly, there is always more crime in a big city, causing you second case your decision for living in a big city. You are much more likely to be a victim of a crime living in a big city than in a small town. 28.
_.
D. a lot of kinds of entertainment and shopping centers X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33. It is necessary to finish the work today. You need . ................................................................................................................... 34. Sally finally managed to get the job. Sally finally succeeded . .............................................................................................. 35. This is the last time I go to this restaurant. I certainly . .................................................................................................................. 36.
continued. ...
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37. I have never seen that play before. (the first) . .................................................................................................................................... 38. They are watching my father
(being)
. .................................................................................................................................... 39.
mean?
(wish) . ....................................................................................................................................
A. your legs and arms have good value
40.
B. cost a small amount of money
(so) . ....................................................................................................................................
C. you must work hard to earn money D. cost a lot of money 29. In the big city, people tend to
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when traffic is getting heavy.
A. go crazy
B. get enough time to relax
C. wait a bit longer
D. slow down themselves
30. While big cities have more job opportunities, it also give A. more competition for a single job B. higher salary C. growing economic crisis D. greater chances of being unemployed 31. Which of the following sentences is NOT true ? A. Pollution causes health problems. B. Cities are always crowded. C. It costs a lot of money to live in a big city. D. Crime is not a serious problem in big cities.
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B A
1. A. imitate
B. translate
C. phrase
D. language
2. A. practice
B. device
C. service
D. office
3. A. handicraft
B. lacquerware
C. artisan
D. pottery
4. A. historical
B. embroidery
C. authority
D. architecture
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. 5. We spent our last holidays at a camping site, living in a
.
C. vehicle
B. famous
C. good
7. They spent two weeks at a fashionable ski A. resort
B. boarding
D. suitable
in Switzerland. C. region
D. area
8. For people in Cam Thanh Commune near Hoi An, the coconut wetlands provide fisheries, a beautiful area for as well as an ideal refuge for boats during heavy storms. A. tourist
B. tour
C. tourism
9. Nam checked to make sure he had his A. ticket
B. wallet
10. On most trains there is a A. buffet
C. store
11. This morning I bought a newspaper and a magazine. know where magazine is. B. A / the
12. As soon as the ship left the A. seaside
C. The / the
D. reception newspaper is in my bag but I
Thung: A. It is important for people in the world to understand each other.
C. harbour
D. side
13. Travelling to Ba Mun Island in Quang Ninh, tourists can explore on their own, following some natural on the island. A. marks
B. roads
C. stretches
D. trails
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14.
go out because of the heavily rain. A
B
C
D
B. Wars may end when people understand each other. C. People need sympathy to understand each other. D. Definitely. Tourism helps people to get to know more about different cultures. 18. Bich: B. Not really. So many cheap holidays are being offered these days. C. Cheap holidays give you a chance to travel to more places. D. Places of attractions are always full of visitors. VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. I got the teaching job in the Happy Child Charity Centre just by chance. A. accidentally
B. purposefully
C. easily
D. immediately
20. Every month, the volunteer group go to remote and mountainous areas to help those in need. B. faraway
C. crowded
D. poor
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. Economically disadvantaged student often drop out of school, choosing a low-paying job to earn money. A. leave
D. The / a
everybody got seasick.
B. beach
D
17.
A. empty D. package
, where you can eat a snack or something hot.
B. bakery
A. A / a
D. tour guide
and passport. C. money
C
A. Rich people tend to spend luxurious holidays. D. caravan
6. In Binh Ba Island (Lobster Island), there are many beautiful beaches with white sand, clear water, blue sky, which is for those who love nature and calmness. A. available
B
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
B. traveler
D
16. Janet and Betty plays tennis every afternoon with Jack and me.
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. guider
C
B. attend
C. accept
D. reject
22. We are looking for camp helpers who are hard-working, energetic, and able to organise activities for young children. A. active
B. dynamic
C. passive
D. reluctant
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Water polo is a sport in which two teams in a pool try to score by throwing or pushing a hollow rubber ball into player (23) does so scores one point for his or her team. A team (24) of a goalie and six field players. The goalie can handle the ball with both hands, but the field players may use only one hand at a time. Players move the ball by passing it or swimming (25) it. Each time a team gets the ball, it has thirty five
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and are divided into 7-minute quarters. -minute quarters. Water polo
B. The beaches in Phu Quoc Island have been explored to their full potentials. C.
originated in England in the 1870s. 23. A. who
B. whom
C. whose
D. which
24. A. includes
B. has
C. consists
D. receives
25. A. with
B. at
C. of
D. in
26. A. hours
B. minutes
C. seconds
D. quarters
27. A. longer
B. lengthen
C. length
D. long
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. After only 50 minute flight from Ho Chi Minh City, you will set foot on the tropical paradise of Vietnam and the world: Phu Quoc Island. The island has a roughly triangular shape with a north-south length of 50km and a westeast width of 25km. A great part of the terrain is filled with beautiful sandy beaches, but there is a mountainous region with 99 peaks, among which the Peak of Chua Mountain is the sub-equatorial with a temperate weather all year round, making trips to Phu Quoc possible any time in the year. However, the best time to travel to this island is during the dry season, from November until March, when the sky is blue and clear and the rains are away. Phu Quoc is most famous for its the cuisines and a natural wonderful coastline. The most famous food of Phu Quoc is fish sauce, which has become quite popular all over Vietnam and the world. Besides, another thing worth trying there is the spicy yet interesting black pepper. However, the factor that will definitely intrigue you to visit Phu Quoc is its untouched coastline featuring several heavenly beaches. They have yet to be explored to their full ability, but this fact might be actually positive as it gives the shores a romantic beauty that you can find in nowhere else in the world. 28.
meaning to A. attract
B. promote
29. According to the passage, Phu Quoc Island
.
C. inspire
D. pay attention to
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A. has both beaches and mountains B.
attraction
C. has the tallest mountain in Vietnam D.
round
30. Tourists can visit Phu Quoc anytime in the year thanks to
31.
.
A. its location by the sea
B. its friendly local people
C. its temperate climate
D. its dry season
specialities? A. red pepper and fish sauce
B. black pepper and dried fish
C. red pepper and soya sauce
D. spicy black pepper and fish sauce
March.
D. The island is roughly triangular in shape. X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33.
decision?
34. Watching TV is not as important as doing homework. Doing homework . ...................................................................................................... 35. My friend plays the piano brilliantly. My friend is . .............................................................................................................. 36. I find most of the young men of my own age so boring. I feel . .......................................................................................................................... XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37.
(more) . ....................................................................................................................................
38. Thank you for helping me. (kind) . .................................................................................................................................... 39. Staying at home would be better than going out tonight.
rather)
. .................................................................................................................................... 40. Mrs Ha told Ba to carry those books back home. (had) . ....................................................................................................................................
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B. ethnic
C. there
D. gather
2. A. author
B. daughter
C. taught
D. laugh
B. flexible
C. openness
D. specific
4. A. establishment
B. derivative
C. population
D. simplicity
C. will give
B.
7. The government
A. hobby
it C. gave
to take
A. in case
D. provided
A. different
C. disappoint
B. because
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D. up a bomb threat.
C. since
D. because of
a thick good book quickly.
A. to read
B. reading
C. how to read
D. the way for reading
12. She is disappointed at not passing the GCSE examination, but I consider she will A. get over
B. fill in
13.
I must thank the man from
C. take after
A. who
B. whom
C. that
it.
D. turn off I got the present. D. which
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. They worked very hardly in spite of their old age. A
B
C
D
15. The older you are, the worst your memory is. A
B
C
D
16. He said that he has done his homework since A
B
C
D
C. I work in a bank
D. How do you do?
B. contributed
C. gave up
D. dedicated
B. job
C. preference
D. idea
B. identical
C. common
D. distinct
B. various
C. similar
D. special
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
D. disappointing
B. apart C. in
10. The police ordered people to leave the building
B. I am doing OK
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. A. alike
your shoes when you are in a Japanese A. off
D. How fast
22. Stores everywhere compete to sell their distinctive versions of Christmas cake before the holiday.
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B. disappointed
C. How often
21. Volunteering also means getting to meet people with a similar passion.
you
B. offered
A. disappointment 9.
D. would have given
the earthquake victims with food, clothes and medicine.
A. carried
B. How long
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. A. spent
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8. His bad exam results made his parents
A. How far
20. Our top priority is to clean and protect the environment in our neighbourhood.
it to you if you told me earlier.
you
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19. Mother Teresa devoted herself to caring for the sick and the poor.
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
A.
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3. A. punctual
B. had given
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II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. would give
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B. ways
C. streets
24. A. damages
B. provides
C. contaminates
D. roads D. supplies
25. A. pollution
B. substances
C. pesticides
D. dirty
26. A. so
B. moreover
C. even
D. therefore
27. A. grows
B. makes up
C. increases
D. reduces
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. In the early 17th century, most of the southern region of Vietnam was nearly uninhabited and in the position of Ho Chi Minh City, there was a small village formed with a few residents. However, thanks to its advantage in location, the town grew both economically and politically.
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By the 19 century, this had become a cultural hub of the South as well as an important trading center of the country. You might not know that there was a time Saigon was referred to as the Pearl of the Far East. Sadly, having been through various occurrences and two disastrous wars has stunted the gon recovered miraculously and maintained its leading position in terms of both the economics and culture. Officially named as Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon today has 22 districts in total and attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists annually. 28.
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B. adventures
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C. incidents
D. affairs
40.
(for) . ....................................................................................................................................
29. What is the best title of the passage? A. Saigon: Lost and Found B. Saigon: Then and Now C. Saigon: Now and Then D. Saigon: Hub of the South East Vietnam _ in the early 17th century.
30. According to the passage, Saigon was A. a financial center
B. an uninhabited region
C. a small village
D. an important city
31. What happened with Saigon in the 19th century? A. It became popular all over Asia. B. It became a cultural hub of the South and an important trading center of Vienam. C. It became the most important trading center in the world. D. It was no longer visited by international tourists. 32. Which of the following sentences is NOT true? A. In the early 17th century, there were only a few residents living on the position of Saigon. B. The location of Saigon helped the town develop its economy and politics. C. Saigon was once referred as the Pearl of the Far East. D. Saigon had recovered and held its leading position before the political instabilities settled. X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33.
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34. Remember to take note of what the tour guide said. Remember to put . ....................................................................................................... 35. It took us more than 3 hours to discover the inner Hanoi. We spent. ..................................................................................................................... 36. .............................
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B. popular
C. regular
D. fabulous
2. A. conflict
B. forbidden
C. reliable
D. determine
3. A. economics
B. inspection
C. regulation
D. individual
4. A. absolute
B. important
C. responsible
D. familiar
A A
B. cooperation
A. demonstrate
9. We have plenty of time for doing the work. We _ A. 10. It gets
D. provide D.
B. more difficult than D. more and more difficult
11. Nowadays, Tan Chau artisans can produce silk of multiple colours demands. 12. How are you A. calling
C. but
on with your work? B. getting
13.
they can
first speaker
18. Bolivia. Bolivia.
D.
Bolivia.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. Young people are now getting more and more concerned about environmental problems. A. worried
B. nervous
C. hopeless
D. uneasy
B. favourite
C. beautiful
D. whole
21. At first, he was reluctant to help us. However, after persuading for a long time, he agreed to play the guitar at our tea-shop. A. hesitate
D. in order
A. unkind D. looking and the audience
A. had just finished / were clapping
B. had just finished / clapped
C. was finishing / clapped
D. finished / had clapped
B. willing
22. Stop being mean
It is OK C. playing
idea! D. Until next time.
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
A. the more difficult
B. so that
the Happy Mind Charity Centre this
A. suitable
to understand what the professor has explained.
C. difficult more and more
A. so
D
20. In Vietnam, it is customary to choose a favourable day for occasions such as weddings, funerals, or house-moving days.
be hurried.
B.
C
C. Fine, see you again soon, Minh.
D. cooperative
C. express
D
B.
to you the craft of creating prints in an old-age style.
B. explain
B
A.
D. creates
C. cooperatives
C
this centre.
7. Since changing the way of production, many craftsmen have voluntarily joined together to form . A. cooperates
B
A. Because it is so useful.
6. Making rice paper jobs and income for many locals, and helps many families out of poverty and become well-off.
8. The artisan is delighted to
D
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D. crafts
C. applies for
C
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 17.
5. In 1990, due to the change of the economic situation, Dong Ho paintings were difficult to sell and many _ quit their job. C. craftsmen
B
15. They stopped to work because of the hot weather.
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
B. gets
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II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. keeps
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B. craft unions
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ANH
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C. eager
D. keen
friends. B. cruel
C. miserable
D. kind
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Did you know that reading can (23) your mind active and engaged well into old age? Several years ago when I was working as a newspaper reporter, I interviewed a woman who was a resident at a local nursing home. She was 100 years old. She read (24) one book per week. She was bright, intelligent and fun to talk with. love to read. It helps friend of (26) me keep up with what is going (25) in the world, she said.
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B. keep
C. give
D. take
24. A. between
B. in all
C. at least
D. at all
25. A. for
B. out
C. off
D. on
26. A. mine 27. A. view
B. my B. goal
C. me C. example
D. I D. story
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Vietnam is a densely-populated, developing country that in the last 30 years has had to recover from the ravages of war. Substantial progress was achieved from 1986 to 1997 in moving forward from an extremely low level of development and significantly reducing poverty. Since 2001, Vietnamese authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to economic liberalization and international integration. They have moved to implement the structural reforms needed to modernize the economy and to produce more competitive, export-driven industries.
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the WTO
C. the negotiating process 32. The word stem has a close meaning to A. succeed
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B. stop
B. the WTO D. the Vietnamese economy . C. originate
D. increase
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33. The furniture was too old to keep. It was . ......................................................................................................................... 34. Gary is the best guitarist in her class. No one else . ................................................................................................................ 35. Since the invention of computer, people have saved a lot of time. Since the computer was . ............................................................................................. 36.
week. Everybody . .................................................................................................................
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets.
membership in the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) and entry into force of the US-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement in December 2001 have led to even more rapid
37. His father is the most capable man in the office. (MORE)
2002 and again in 2003.
38. The product quickly made an impact on the market. (INFLUENCE)
Vietnam joined the WTO (World Trade Organization) in January 2007, following over a decade long negotiation process. This should provide an important boost to the economy and should help to ensure the continuation of liberalizing reforms.
39. Jonah had obviously made an effort to put on smart clothes for the occasion. (UP)
Vietnam is working to create jobs to meet the challenge of a labor force that is growing by more than one million people every year. Vietnamese authorities have tightened monetary and fiscal policies to stem high inflation. Hanoi is targeting an economic growth rate of 7.5 8% during the next five years. 28.
economy is A. decreasing
29.
.
B facing crisis
According to the text, Vietnam
C. developing .
A. used to be well-developed before 1986 B. Vietnam is still in extreme poverty C. could recover from the consequences of the war soon D. has been modernizing the economy 30. Vietnam
.
A. does not export anything to the US B. exported to the US in 2003 twice as many goods as in 2002 C. did not export goods to the US in 2002 D. did not export goods to the US in 2003
D. developed
No other . .................................................................................................................... The product quickly . .................................................................................................. Jonah had obviously made an effort to ...................................................................... 40. Losing weight is not so easy as putting on weight. (DIFFICULT) Losing weight . ............................................................................................................
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B
C
D
16. The Call of the Wild is one of the many stories about the gold rush in Alaska writing I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. closed
B. looked
C. rained
D. followed
2. A. enough
B. cough
C. though
D. rough
A
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B. athletics
C. interview
D. memory
A. What a pity!
4. A. minority
B. expedition
C. technology
D. commitment
C. Sorry, we
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
C. bi-monthly
A. fluent
B. fluently
C. fluency
B. multi-disciplinary
C. multi-dimensional
D. multinational
8. If you get
D. bilingual ?
D. a fluency
B. nervous
C. pleased
D. unwilling
9. No one ever improves pronunciation and of the mouth! You improve English speaking by speaking, not watching. A. rhythm 10. If I
B. tone
C. accent
taller, I
A. are
D. were might be in my position, what would you do? B. will be
12. There was a storm A. such as
D. would be
I had never experienced before. B. as which
13. Is the first of March the day school? A. that
C. were
B. what
C. which
D. for which
the astronaut will come and give a speech at our C. which
D. when
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. He wore a false beard so that nobody
recognize him.
B. Sounds good.
C. Thanks, bye.
D. Good luck next time.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. They were qualified for the job, but they were not recruited. A. competitive
B. selected
C. competent
D. applied
20. Wage discrimination affects women negatively. B. influences
C. encourages
D. affords
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. Fresh water is very important to life because no one can live without it. Yet it is one of the limited and most endangered natural resources on our planet. A. Clean
B. Drinkable
C. Polluted
D. Running
22. One way to protect our environment from pollution is to reduce wasteful consumption. A. costly
B. were would have been
C. be would be 11. If you
D. sounds
better at basketball.
A. am will be
A. Thanks for coming.
A. motivates
when speaking, take two deep breaths before you say something.
A. annoyed
s nice of you!
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7. In a class, this is a great opportunity to learn about different customs and traditions around the world. A. multilingual
pleasure. know.
18.
5. Trying to use a dictionary less and switching to a monolingual one can help you to stop translating in your head when you are speaking or listening. B. bicentenary
D
17.
3. A. habitat
A. biannual
C
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
6. Do you know someone who can read and write well in English but cannot speak
B
by Jack London.
B. excessive
C. safe
D. economical
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Around the age of sixteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university (23) ? Do I leave and start work or beginning a training (24) ? The decision is yours, but it may be (25) remembering two things: there is more unemployment among who been to university, and people who have the right skills will have a big advantage in the competition of jobs. If you decide to go (26) into a job, there are many opportunities for training. Getting qualifications will help you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (27) you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is another possibility. This way, you can save up many for your student days, as well as getting practical work experience. 23. A. after
B. later
C. then
D. past
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B. class
C. course
D. term
25. A. worth
B. necessary
C. important
D. useful
A. the salary, position and duties
26. A. straight 27. A. where
B. just B. while
C. direct C. when
D. rather D. what
B. the salary, position and his age
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. JOB INTERVIEW - SELLING YOURSELF When you apply for a job, one of the most important things is job interview. In order to make a good impression during a job interview, you need to prepare yourself for the interview carefully. Punctuation is very necessary. You should arrive in plenty of time so that you have a little of time to relax and keep calm before the interview. You should be well dressed. Do not wear a skirt which is too short or jeans. You also need to plan what you are going to say. You have to answer a lot of questions about your education and experience. You may be asked many things about yourself, and especially about the reason why you decide to apply for the job. You can ask the interviewer about the salary you expect, the position you are applying and the duties you have to do in the job. You also must try to find out as much as possible about the company you want to work for.
32. You can ask the interviewer about
C.
duties.
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33. It may rain hard this afternoon, so take the raincoat with you. In case . ....................................................................................................................... 34. She had to do the washing up but she She forgot . .................................................................................................................. 35. English is easy to learn. It . ................................................................................................................................ 36.
electricity. If . ................................................................................................................................
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37. People say that he is a famous singer. (IT)
. ....................................................................................................................................
impression. 39.
D. interview is important for you to prepare.
(FIRST) . ....................................................................................................................................
40. The novel is very interesting. (FIND)
29. What about punctuation?
. ....................................................................................................................................
A. Being late is all right B. You should arrive early enough to relax C. Punctuation is not important D. If you are late the interviewer will wait. 30. What about clothes? A. You can wear whatever you like. B. You should be well dressed. C. Jeans are suggested. D. A short skirt makes you more attractive. .
A. your study B. the reason why you are interested in the job D. All are correct
education
. ....................................................................................................................................
C. preparation is not necessary.
C. your experience
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A. job interview is not important.
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D. prevent
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B. habitat
C. vehicle
D. whale
A.
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. C. industry
D. disaster
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B. shortage
C. applicant
D. supportive
A.
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. to me about his living conditions.
7.
C. would never lie
D. could never lie
what happened at the end of the film. B. in finding out
C. to find out
that you should follow a regular training programme. A. pleasant
B. confident
8. The doctor suggested I _ A. do
C. conscious
D. essential
more exercise to keep my blood pressure down.
B. to do
C. doing
D. could do
9. Giving lucky money to children and the elderly is one of the most common during the Lunar New Year. A. behaviors B. habits C. events 10. Son Doong Cave will be A. in
ruins if the cable car system is constructed.
B. at
C. on
th
11. In the 17 century, the Viet people Mau Tower. A. got into
D. out
_ the temple tower, calling it ThienY Thanh
B. took over
C. looked after
B. structure
D. put up
that consists of royal palaces and
12. The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is a monuments. A. complex
D. practices
C. setting
13.
into the
D. measure of Hanoians.
A. minds and souls
B. hearts and minds
C. hearts and bodies
D. bodies and spirits
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. When he will return A
B
ll give him the key. C
D
15. Neither he nor I are going to attend the meeting.
D
I think.
agree.
so, either.
unbelievable.
good idea!
B. Thanks, I can manage.
C. No problem.
is.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. Men should share household chores with women in their families. A. cover
D. that I found out
C
18.
B. canoeing
A. finding out
D
B
C. I do
3. A. apology
B. would lie never
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17.
B. object
A. will never lie
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1. A. complete
6. I was surprised
C
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16. Jimmy keeps working in spite of he feeling unwell.
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5. I wish that he
B
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B. finish
C. take
D. split
20. The Government has raised the national minimum wage? A. bonus
B. expense
C. waste
D. pay
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. If you follow at least one of the tips, you can be proud of taking part in the preservation of water, one of the very important and limited natural resources on earth. A. self-confident
B. self-satisfied
C. discontent
D. unpleasant
22. Soil pollution leads to lack of fertile land to grow enough food for an increasing population. A. arid
B. rich
C. unclean
D. deserted
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Some years ago, my daughter was studying English at a university on the south coast. One evening she phoned to (23) me that what she really wanted to do was a (24) round the world, so she was looking into the possibility of working in another country. She had seen several advertisements in the newspaper for student teachers of English abroad, and she was interested in one in Italy, which she was desperate to visit. She decided that this would be a good way to achieve her ambition, so she was writing to apply (25) _ the job. The reply (26) a long time to arrive, but eventually she received a letter asking if she would go for an interview in London the following week. She was so excited that she immediately got in touch with the school owner and agreed to attend the (27) . She was determined that nothing would prevent her from doing what she had set out to do. 23. A. say 24. A. picnic
B. talk B. trip
C. tell C. voyage
D. speak D. journey
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B. with
C. about
D. to
26. A. was
B. passed
C. spent
D. took
27. A. interview
B. party
C. job
D. class
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A. had a wide range of subjects at college B. officially used the Vietnamese national language
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
C. was divided into three levels
Education System of Vietnam in the past
D. was the same as the western education system
Because of 1,000 years under the control of China, there were no records which indicated a formal education system in Vietnam. In 939, Emperor Ngo Quyen expelled the Chinese invaders and declared Vietnamese independence. But the first two dynasties, Ngo and Dinh, did not last so long, and were busy with the national defense, so the education was just in pagodas. Ly Cong Uan, the founder king of the Ly dynasty had been educated in a pagoda. To the Ly dynasty, the fundamental educational system was officially improved. King Ly Thanh Tong established the Temple of Literature at the ancient Capital of Thang Long to encourage people to appreciate the education. In 1075, the first exam was done by the order of King Ly Nhan Tong to select scholars for the office and the later year, 1076, the Imperial
32. We can infer from the passage that
.
A. mathematics was highly developed during the Ho dynasty B. the private classes replaced the Imperial Academy C. education was highly appreciated during the dynasties D.
Academy
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33. When did you first know him? How . ...........................................................................................................................
royalty and other high-ranking officials. There were also many private classes taught by prominent scholars such as Chu Van An, Le Quy Don, Nguyen Binh Khiem, Phung Khac Khoan, Vo Truong Toan... The students would only study literature and ancient history of China, and Vietnam for entirety of their schooling. Later on, the Public Administration curriculum was finally added to the programme. When the Ho Royal family ruled the country, students were taught simple mathematics. tion programme adopted the western education system with three levels: elementary, high school, and college. At all levels, from 1945 the Vietnamese national language is officially used. Students have the opportunity to learn literature, history, philosophy, law, science, math, medicine and other languages. 28. In the past, students mostly learned
.
34. Their trip lasted three days. They had . .................................................................................................................... 35.
car. The car . ......................................................................................................................
36.
eight. ......................................................
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37. This gym is less convenient than the one near my house. (AS) This gym . ................................................................................................................... 38. Mount Everest is higher than any other mountain in the world. (HIGHEST)
A. the ways to rule the country
Mount Everest . ...........................................................................................................
B. literature and ancient history
39. His writings have influenced modern Christian theology. (BEEN)
C. public administration
Modern Christian theology . .......................................................................................
D. science subjects and mathematics 29. In the 10th century, parents
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40. The group plans to establish an import business. (SET)
.
The group plans to . ....................................................................................................
A. could send their children to pagodas to have some schooling B.
China
C. could let their children have a formal education D. were too busy to send their children to school 30. All of the following were done during the Ly dynasty EXCEPT that A. the Imperial Academy was established in 1076 B. King Ly Nhan Tong ordered to hold the first exam to select scholars C. all good students could go to the Imperial Academy D. King Ly Thanh Tong established the Temple of Literature
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A. Thanks for talking care of me, Mom.
1. A. education
B. graduate
C. individual
D. confident
B.
2. A. embarrassed
B. awareness
C. abandoned
D. captain
C.
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
me. now.
D.
them
18.
3. A. recognize
B. concentrate
C. assignment
D. cognitive
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4. A. teenager
B. vehicle
C. activate
D. nationwide
A. No, not for me.
B. That would be great help.
C. It is very expensive.
D. Not at all.
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. 5. Last Wednesday witnessed a sudden drop in raw oil price. A. significant
B. gradual
6. It was unprofessional A. of her to wear 7.
C. sharp
B. for her wearing
C. for her to wear
The very first metro is being built to A. solve
D. of her wear
the travel demands of Saigonese.
B. make
8.
D. considerable
casual clothes to the international conference.
C. see
D. meet
ease traffic congestion, it is necessary to promote the development of public transport. A. Because of
B. Despite
9. I think life today is A. about as
C. In order to
D. Since
comfortable than it was in the past. B. a lot more
C. more and more
10. My friends were all extremely A. tolerant
job.
B. sympathetic
C. obedient
11. Vietnamese prefer riding motorbikes A. to
D. confident
walking to work.
B. for
12. It is hard
D. the more
C. than
D. rather than
us to persuade him to believe what we said.
A. to
B. of
13. A lot of
C. for
D. with
19. The old blood cells are broken down by the spleen and eliminated from the body. A. cut out
B. exhaled
C. removed
D. held
20. Humans will enjoy longer life expectancy when they are more conscious of what they eat and do. A. aware of
B. capable of
C. responsible for
D. suitable for
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. Global warming may lead to many negative changes, including harsher weather conditions. A. more unbearable
B. milder
C. more extreme
D. more serious
22. The physical therapy helped Jim overcome his fear of height. A. overwhelm
B. control
C. neglect
D. conquer
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Living in a city has a number of drawbacks. Firstly, there is the problem of traffic (23) and traffic accidents. The increase in population and the increasing number of vehicles have (24) many accidents to happen every day. Secondly, air pollution (25) affects
were built to solve the traffic jam problem at intersections.
. trams
B. flyovers
C. skytrains
D. tunnels
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. If you slept under a mosquito net, you A
B
bitten so often. C
D
15. Unfortunately, the catering committee can never agree between themselves. A
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
B
C
16. We went by a train to the west of England last month.
D
dwellers suffer from coughing or breathing problems. Thirdly, the city is noisy, even at night. Noise pollution comes from the traffic and from construction sites. Buildings are always being knocked down and rebuilt. These factors contribute to making city life (27) difficult for its residents. 23. A. calm
B. jams
C. light
D. legacy
24. A. caused
B. made
C. done
D. got
25 A. actively 26. A. pressure
B. negatively B. consequence
C. positively C. influence
D. weakly D. result
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B. very
C. much
D. more
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. 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 films, 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. Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their subjects. They study their own language, mathematics, and English. In England, America, or Australia, many boys and girls study their native language, which is English, 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 college or university. Others learn English because they want to read newspapers or magazines in English. 28. According to the writer _
.
.
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33. It is a three-hour drive from Hanoi to Nam Dinh. It takes . ....................................................................................................................... 34.
this. I wish . .........................................................................................................................
35. They think the owner of the house is abroad. The owner . ................................................................................................................. 36.
rough. The sea was too . .........................................................................................................
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37.
(IF) . .................................................................................................................................... (SUCH)
. ....................................................................................................................................
B. working hard on their lessons C. hearing the languages in the office D. talking with foreigners 30. Many boys and girls learn English because
.
A. it is included in their study courses B. English can give them a job C. they are forced to learn it D. they have to study their own languages 31. In America or Australia many school children study A. English as a foreign language B. English and mathematics only C. such foreign languages as French, German, and Spams D. their own language and no foreign language
D. it helps them in their work
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40. The sun is much hotter than the moon. (SO. .. AS)
A. watching videos only
C. most of their books are in English
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. ....................................................................................................................................
D. English is popular all over the world
B. they want to go abroad
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39. It will be very cold tomorrow. (WISH)
C. English is useful only for teenagers
A. English is spoken in their office
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B. no children like to learn English
32. Many adults learn English because
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A. only adults learn English
29. Most people learn English by
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I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
B
C
D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 17.
1. A. asked
B. stopped
C. kissed
D. raised
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2. A. nation
B. language
C. place
D. Asian
A. Pop music originated in the Western world. B. Because it is soft and beautiful.
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. certificate
B. necessary
C. economy
D. geography
4. A. personal
B. penalty
C. defensive
D. vertical
5. I met James in a restaurant on Friday and he said that he had seen Caroline there 6. Jane said that she
C. today
D. Since the 1950s, pop has had some new elements.
A. can
B. will
A. I live in Hanoi. .
D. that day
C. could
D. should
in England than in Spain last week.
A. most warmer 8.
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come and look after the children the following day.
7. The weather was
B. by far warmer
C. more warmer
D. much warmer
all our efforts to save the school, the authorities decided to close it. A. Since
9. He still
B. Despite know
C. Although
D. Because
his budget when living alone in the city.
A. when to manage
B. how to manage
C. where to manage
D. what to manage
10. The cost A. for
C. of
11. Studies show that having good conflict outcomes. A. resolutional
B. resolving
D. in
skills is associated with various positive
B. self-abuse
13. He asked her to marry him but she A. carry him out
B. turned him down
D. resolution can be learned.
C. self-access
D. self-analysis
. C. took him out
D. let him in
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. The director wanted to know how long you have been learning English. A
B
C
D
15. The more nearer the Tet holidays come, the more exciting the children feel. A
B
C.
C
D
it.
D. No, there is no hospital there. VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. Traditional women are often passive and dependent on their husbands. A. free
B. reliant
C. adhered
D. strong
20. Women will be exhausted if they have to cover both jobs at work and at home. A. very relaxed
B. very pleased
C. very tired
D. very happy
21. The maintenance of this company is dependent on international investment. A. affective
B. self-reliant
C. self-restricted
D. reliant
22. With his remarkable ability, Lam can deal with this problem effectively. A. ineffectively
C. resolve
12. For most of us, however, positive thinking and A. self-awareness
B. Sounds good. I like living there.
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
living in Singapore is higher than any countries in South East Asia. B. on
C. Wes is a pop band. 18.
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. B. this day
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C. ineffectively
D. unefficiently
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. At 16, Paul decided he was (23) for full time work, and left school. At first his parents did not agree with him, and wanted him to stay (24) his studies. In fact, they were very angry with him. worried (25) him. job (26) you leave school and sit in the café, drinking coffee with your friends? His parents strongly (27) friends. 23. A. interested
B. ready
C. necessary
D. excited
24. A. to finish
B. and finished
C. finishing
D. and finishing
25. A. of
B. on
C. about
D. to
26. A. unless 27. A. agreed
B. if B. disagreed
C. although C. approved
D. so that D. disapproved
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A. produce new Products from rare material
In the Mekong Delta, Long Dinh village of Tien Giang province is famous for its quality makes them popular domestically, and they are also exported to markets worldwide including Korea, Japan and America. In spite of its well-established reputation for this traditional craft, mat weaving only started here some 50 years ago. It was first introduced by immigrants from Kim Son, a famous mat weaving village in the northern province of Ninh Binh. However, the technique of weaving sedge mats in Long Dinh, as compared with other places in the South, is somewhat different. Long Dinh branded mats are thicker and have more attractive colours and patterns.
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B. for thousands of local labourers C. try to produce various types of Products D. stop producing the traditional sedge mats 32. We can infer from the passage that
.
A. the new technique makes labourers work in the dry season B. Long Dinh mat production is only well-known in foreign markets C. the craft contributes much to the village economy D. most of the households in Long Dinh village live on weaving mats
Weaving sedge mats is similar to growing rice. Long Dinh mat production mainly occurs during the dry season, from January to April. Weavers have to work their hardest in May and June, otherwise, when the rainy season starts in July, they will have to put off finishing their products till the next dry season. No matter how much work it requires, Long Dinh mat producers stick with this occupation, as it brings a higher income than growing rice.
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one.
This trade provides employment for thousands of local labourers. At present, nearly 1,000 households in Long Dinh village live on weaving mats. To better meet market demands, Long Dinh mat weavers have created more products in addition to the traditional sedge mats. Particularly, they are producing a new type of mat made from the dried stalks of water hyacinth, a common material in the Mekong Delta.
34. The family becomes a source of encouragement in times of personal success or defeat. We are conscious of that.
Thanks to the planning and further investment, the mat weaving occupation has indeed brought in more income for local residents. Their living standards have improved considerably, resulting in better conditions for the whole village.
36. Each family needs its own special set of rules and guidelines. It is sure about that.
28. All of the following are true about the craft in Long Dinh EXCEPT that
.
A. it has the origin from Kim Son, Ninh Binh
that
rather)
39. Mrs. Smith is the wisest member of the family. (so) 40. I remembered and so did she. (forget)
B. both occur on the same land
. ....................................................................................................................................
C. both bring similar income D. both occur at the same time
D. they can earn more money than growing rice
It is sure . ..................................................................................................................... XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets.
. ....................................................................................................................................
A. both depend on weather conditions
C. hey can make the techniques of weaving different
It was . .........................................................................................................................
. ....................................................................................................................................
sedge mats is similar to growing
B. they can go to Korea, Japan and America
35. He was so brave that he ran after the thief to get the bag back.
38. The flight to Moscow lasted three and a half hour. (took)
D. the mats have more attractive colours and designs
A. they can have jobs in the rainy months
We are conscious . ......................................................................................................
. ....................................................................................................................................
C. the techniques are a little bit different from those in other regions
30. Despite difficulties, people in Long Dinh try to follow the craft because
After Lan . ...................................................................................................................
37.
B. it has had the reputation for more than 50 years
29. We can infer from the sentence .
33. Lan went to school after saying goodbye to her parents.
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I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
B
C
D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 17.
1. A. helpline
B. empathise
C. embarrassed
D. depressed
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2. A. tense
B. decision
C. skill
D. house-keeping
A. The class monitor did.
B. To protect our environment.
C. Mr. Billy came yesterday.
D. In order to raise some funds.
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
18.
3. A. imperial
B. simplicity
C. magnificence
D. stimulating
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4. A. destination
B. derivative
C. affordable
D. ingredient
A. To ensure healthy lifestyles.
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. 5. You
take anything out of the shop without paying for it.
A. need 6.
B.
Three great A. series
C. must C. stretches
7. In developing countries, 90 percent of people use A. wood
B. eucalyptus
8. Many plant and animal _ A. pieces
D. lines D. date palm
B. species
C. amount
B. biology
C. biodiversity
10. The negative effect of cigarette smoking is enormous, A. but 11. Fish is easy to A. digest 12.
B. so
.
D. diversity many people still smoke. D. however
C. cook
D. fry
_ when you are ill. B. direct
is considered one of the most complete form of exercise, it is the basic part of many other aquatic sports. A. Snorkeling
B. Water polo
C. Scuba diving
13. The Asian Games is an occasion when friendship and A. solidarity
B. determination
C. admiration
D. Swimming are built and deepened. D. rival
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. My little daughter is going to being taken to daycare center. A
B
C
D
15. There are also many single mothers and single fathers which are raising children by A B C D themselves.
B. generate
C. increase
D. expand
20. The most common side effects with acupuncture are soreness, slight bleeding and discomfort.
D. numbers
C. therefore
19. Together, all of these treatments are supposed to cleanse your body and stimulate your immune system. A. encourage
are now in danger of extinction.
9. The disappearance of one or several species may result in the loss of A. university
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
for cooking and heating.
C. cactus
C. I hate collecting rubbish in public places. D. Doing charity work is a must for everyone.
D.
of sandy desert almost circle the centre of Australia.
B. groups
B. Why not people public facilities such as kindergartens or parks?
A. direct
B. indirect
C. original
D. unwanted
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. Nam is considered to be the best student in our class because but also well-informed about everything around the world. A. perfectly-informed B. badly-informed
C. bad-informed
not only good at learning D. ill-informed
22. Tommy was fired owing to his arrogant manner. A. humble
B. overconfident
C. superior
D. haughty
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. What do you do well? What do you enjoy doing? Your answers to these two questions will help you identify your (23) . An employer will consider you seriously for a (24) when you can show them that you know who you are, what you can offer and which you have studied. Sometimes it is difficult to know what your weaknesses are. Clearly not everyone is equally good (25) everything. You may need to improve yourself and so taking courses in that field could turn a weakness into strength. You will need to (26) some time on your self-assessment. Your honesty and the desire for self-improvement will lead to (27) in getting the right job. Explore the following seven areas to start to get to know yourself: your aptitude, your skills, your
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A. It happened for the first time very long time ago.
23. A. strong
B. strength
C. strengthen
D. strengthened
C. It Is very popular all over the world
24. A. position
B. location
C. spot
D. room
25. A. upon
B. in
C. at
D. for
26. A. use 27. A. success
B. make B. successful
C. lose C. successfully
D. spend D. succeed
D. It Is one of the social customs.
33.
Today, in many parts of the world, it is customary for people to shake hands upon meeting as gesture of good will. Originally, however, the practice of shaking hands had more practical purposes. Shaking hands originated in medieval times. In those days, when a man came on a stranger, he would often automatically reach for his sword with his right hand, in case he had to use the weapon to defend himself. Sometimes, both parties found themselves circling around each other, weapons in hand, until it was mutually agreed that the weapons could be laid aside. Then the two parties extended their right hands to show they had no weapons, and clasped them. This was the beginning of the handshake. The custom of shaking hands is not a universal one. In the orient, people have for centuries, clasped their own in front of them upon meeting to show that they held no weapons. In France, a custom developed in which people who met would kiss each other on both cheeks. The natives of some South Seas islands greet by rubbing noses. .
D. a gesture of good will .
A. shaking hands has been practised all over the world hand.
C. people laid aside their weapons D. there have been various ways depending on different cultures 30. According to the passage, the practice of shaking hands
.
A. was used to extend greetings B. used to be popular, but now it is out of date C. is replaced by other customs in some countries D. is considered not to be polite 31.
came on A. waited for
replaced by B. visited
map. If we had . ...................................................................................................................
36. I last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City. XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37. She is overweight because she eats too much meat. (IF) . .................................................................................................................................... 38.
(TOLD) . ....................................................................................................................................
39.
(DENIED)
. ....................................................................................................................................
C. to show that both parties were ready for fight
B.
He . .............................................................................................................................. 35.
40. The farmers spread the trees each week. (BY)
B. to show that there were no weapons in hands
To show that one has no intention to fight
She suggests . .............................................................................................................. 34.
. ....................................................................................................................................
A. to show a good relationship with each other
29.
B. It is a gesture of good will.
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one.
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
28. At first the purpose of shaking hands was
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C. attacked
32. Which of the following is not true about the handshake?
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D. happened to meet
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C
D
15. Pay attention of the traffic lights when you are travelling in the street.
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A
B
C
D
16. Peter was the first scored a goal for his team in the I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. columnist
B. frustrated
C. study
D. adulthood
2. A. safari
B. variety
C. versatile
D. operate
A
3. A. mischievous
B. supportive
C. interview
D. educate
4. A. honest
B. system
C. subject
D. polite
6. Rickshaw looks
C. sign
in each
D. signal
of Vietnam:
A. different area
rickshaw is wider and long.
B. the same part
C. different region
B. show
8. Many workers wish that they A. were signing
C. explain
D. record
labour contracts with the companies.
B. sign
C. signed
D. were signed
9. The photos by a British diplomat capture the of old bicycles, crowed electric trams, the queue to buy goods and lines of barrels waiting to collect water in the 1980s. A. minds
B. thinking
C. ideas
D. images
10. The life at that time was very difficult _ every family tried to buy a branch of peach blossoms to display on the Lunar New Year Festival. A. despite
B. although
11. We suggest that the authorities in the downtown. A. should stop 12. After they
A. Yes. I am.
B. will stop
C. but
C. stopped
their breakfast, they
A. have/go 13. It was raining, A. although
B. had had/go
D. so
street children from following foreign tourists D. would stop
shopping yesterday. C. had/had gone
D. had had/went
_ we cancelled the trip to the beach. B. because
C. so
D. but
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. The teacher asked him
his homework, but he said nothing.
not.
C. English, of course.
literature.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. Female firefighters are sometimes the targets of laughter and anger from the coworkers and local people. B. sources
C. directions
D. victims
20. Many women had to pay a heavy price to win equality. A. achieve
A. express
D. Sure, no problem
18.
A. reasons
that the current family remains an important production unit of
B. Yes. I have never done it it once
D. differently region
7. Survey findings society.
D
A. No, not now!
of Vietnamese women for ages.
B. mark
.
C
17.
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. A. symbol
B
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
5. Wooden clogs have been the simple
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B. lose
C. attempt
D. respect
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21.
kind-hearted person with good judgment. A. inhuman
B. tolerant
C. generous
D. sympathetic
22. The situation seemed hopeless and desperation filled them both with anger. A. pessimistic
B. pointless
C. promising
D. useless
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. A job interview is a chance for you to (23) that you can satisfy all the requirements of the job you are (24) _ for. That is why it is essential to be well-prepared for the job interview. Preparing means knowing about the industry, the employer, and yourself. It also means paying attention to details like personal appearance, (25) _, and demeanour. Before the interview, you should gather (26) information about the company and the employer as you can. Not only will you appear informed and intelligent but also you will make a decision if a job offer eventually made. You might also want to prepare for answering questions by listing some of your attributes. Remember that appearance is very important. Whether we like it or not, it is the first thing people notice about us. You should match your dress to employees in the workplace (27) you are applying. You should come on time for the interview. 23. A. suggest
B. prove
C. offer
D. recommend
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B. asking
C. begging
D. requiring
25. A. punctual
B. punctuality
C. on time
D. punctuate
A. must be a undergraduate student.
26. A. so much 27. A. that
B. too much B. which
C. as much C. in that
D. as many D. where
B. must get a Bachelor diploma.
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. The system of USA education starts with twelve years of primary and secondary; school education which the Americans have to follow. A secondary school high school diploma or certificate is a compulsory requirement for the student to be able to enter college, university, vocational, secretarial or other professional and technical schools. American children who are around six years of age normally begin their learning at a primary school. It takes from five to six years to complete the primary schooling. After finishing the primary schooling, students will have to enter a secondary school where they may spend 6 or 7 year durations consisting of either two three-year programs, or a three-year and a four-year program. Schools at this level-are known as Middle School or Junior High School and High or Senior High School. Completion of this stage is called Twelfth Grade. International students are advised to find out which level of education in their country corresponding to the twelfth grade in the USA. After completing the twelfth grade, students are admitted to college or university for higher
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C.
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program.
D. must complete a Bachelor program at university. 32. According to the text, which statement below is TRUE? A. The USA has the best education in the world. B. The number of the US. colleges and universities is higher than any other country. C. International students whose level of education corresponds to the 12th grade in the USA can apply for any programs in a USA university. D. International students are advised to apply for a USA high school before for college. X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33. The Old Quarter is the noisiest part of the city. No other parts . ............................................................................................................ 34.
been. .........................................................................................................
35. No other cities in China are bigger than Shanghai. school, or education. Advanced or graduate degrees include law, medicine, M.B.A. (Master), and Ph.D. (doctorate) etc. The USA has the highest number of educational institutions providing higher education than any other country. There are more than 3800 colleges and universities imparting degree programs. The size of USA higher educational institutions varies greatly, too, from colleges that enroll fewer than 1,000 students to large universities that enroll more than 50,000 students. 28. If a USA student wants to enter a vocational school, he/ she must A. have at least 12 years of secondary schooling.
.. XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37.
(enough) . .................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................
C. complete a senior high school without its certificate.
39. Tom is a playwright as well as an actor. (not only)
D. complete two four-year programs at secondary school.
. ....................................................................................................................................
.
40. They did not finish the kitchen on Monday.
A. Middle Schools and High schools.
. ....................................................................................................................................
B. Middle schools and Junior High schools. C. High schools and Senior High schools. D. Junior and Senior schools. 30. According to the text, graduate students are those who A. graduated from a high school. B. are studying a college or a university. C. are pursuing a Master or Doctorate program at university. D. graduated from a college or a university.
country.
38. I have so much to do today. (wish)
B. get a high school diploma
29. Schools at secondary level consist of
.
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I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. exotic
B. stir
C. orchid
D. massive
2. A. marinate
B. drain
C. punctual
D. fluent
B. assignment
C. emotion
D. supportive
4. A. experience
B. emotional
C. emergency
D. favourable
A. confidence
B. opportunity
C
B. ability
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D. for
A. Yes, of course.
_ to interact with a few large extended
B. gets rid of
C. event
A. livelihood
B. life
C. confidently
A. No, not at all.
D. reluctant
C. power
C. shifts
C. life-saving
D. liveliness her last. Yes,
C. has looked - saw - has changed
D. looked - had seen - had changed
A. convenient
D. value
for men to wear the traditional costumes in modern life. B. certain
C. surprised
B. strong
20.
C. safe
D. hard to affect
nurtured by their loving parents when A. abandoned
D. pleased
B. limited
C. fostered
D. restricted
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. In my view, husbands should contribute to the household duties in order to reduce burden on their wives. A. minimize
C. appreciation
D. As quickly as possible.
he was a child.
D. transfers
better than when he (see)
project.
welcome.
19. Newborn infants are more vulnerable to illness than other. A. easily hurt
from
12. Along with our need for love, our most important need is the need for B. increase
D. Yes, you are.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
D. tolerance
B. looked - saw - had changed
A. importance
C. No. I think so.
your project on community
C. Yes,
A. had looked - saw - had changed
13. It is not
18.
D. situation
10. For generations, bicycles have been used not only as transport but also as a way of for working-class families. 11. He greeted her. She really (look) she (change) .
B. No, not at all.
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9. At Station 3 at Ba Son shipyard, the metro line in Ho Chi Minh City underground to elevated. A. moves
D
17.
8. The railway route is designed with double lanes, electrified and has technical standards which allows of earthquake level 8. A. acceptance
16. One of the most important measures to be taken to promote the development of a country A B
to go into the world with the support from their parents. B. confident
D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
5. The sound of firecracker was common on previous Tet, but it is now prohibited being dangerous and unsafe in production and distribution.
A. ceremony
C
is to constant carry out economic reforms.
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
7. Children feel
B
15. Those who practise English every day will have more chances to pass the English test A B C D
3. A. neighbourhood
6. In the past several weeks, I have had the families.
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than other.
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
C. despite
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a great dancer. I wish I could do as good as you do. A
B. because
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A. due to
ANH
B. lower
C. decrease
D. increase
22. We try to create an atmosphere of comfort and security for our children. .
A. safety
B. harmony
C. danger
D. shelter
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Some people believe that soon schools will no longer be necessary. They say that (23) the Internet and other new technologies, (24) no longer any need for school buildings, formal class, or teachers. Perhaps this will be true one day, but this is hard to (25) a world without schools. In fact, we need to look at how we can use new technology
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B. because of
C. thought
D. because
A. a variety of jobs in different fields
24. A. there are
B. they are
C. it is
D. there is
B. modern facilities
25. A. know
B. realize
C. imagine
D. consider
C. the Internet
26. A. to eliminate 27. A. limited
B. eliminative B. linked
C. eliminator C. contributed
D. elimination D. addressed
D. friendly communication with neighbours
Unlike life in the countryside which is often considered to be simple and traditional, life in the city is modern and complicated. People, from different regions, move to the cities in the secretaries of having a better life for them and their children. The inhabitants in city work as secretaries, businessmen, teachers, government workers, factory workers and even street vendors or construction workers. The high cost of living requires city dwellers, especially someone with low income, to work harder or to take a part-time job. For many people, an ordinary day starts as usual by setting up in the early morning to do exercise in public parks. Preparing for a full day of working and studying, then travelling along crowed boulevards or narrow streets filled with motor scooters and returning home after a busy day. They usually live in large houses, or high-rise apartment blocks or even in a small rental room equipped with modern facilities, like the Internet, telephone, television and so on. Industrialization and modernization as well as global integration have big impact on lifestyle in the cities. The most noticeable impact is the Western style of clothes. The - Vietnamese traditional clothes are no longer regularly -shirts and fashionable clothes are widely preferred. 28 Industrialization and modernization may lead to industrialization and modernization may lead to .
32.
meaning to
impact A. situation
B. effect
C. force
. D. action
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33.
house. My house . ...................................................................................................................
34. No other cities in Germany are older than Cologne. Cologne . ..................................................................................................................... 35. Living in the big city is harder than living in the country. Living . ........................................................................................................................ 36. Khai Quang is larger than any other manufacturing area in Vinh Phuc. Khai Quang is . ........................................................................................................... XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37. . .................................................................................................................................... 38. What did he tell you? (NEED TO KNOW) . .................................................................................................................................... 39. Where did they go on holiday? (KNOW)
A. some changes in lifestyles
. ....................................................................................................................................
B. global integration
40.
C. the fact that women no longer wear Ao Dai
(HOW) . ....................................................................................................................................
D. the disappearance of Western-styled clothes 29. The most important reason why people move to the city is that
.
A. to have busy days B. to look for a complicated life C. to look for a better life D. to take part-time jobs 30. We can infer from the passage that
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31. According to the passage, the city life can offer city dwellers all of the following things EXCEPT .
23. A. despite
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
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A. there is a big gap between the rich and the poor in the city. B. people leave the countryside because life there is simple C. most of the urban dwellers have low income D. people do morning exercise in public parks because they have much free time
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16. The doctor called this morning while you slept.
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I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
B
C
D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 17.
se-
1. A. achieved
B. advanced
C. required
D. replied
B:
2. A. explanation
B. experience
C. existence
D. exciting
A. That sounds fun.
B. Oh, what a pity!
C.
D. Oh, what a relief!
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
18.
3. A. imperial
B. simplicity
C. magnificence
D. stimulating
B:
4. A. destination
B. derivative
C. affordable
D. ingredient
A. Our pleasure! Happy wedding!
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. 5. Pressure
children to get into top schools has reached a crisis point. A. at
B. under C. on
D. with
6.
hard to C. depend
7. A great way to improve
B. reasoned
C. reasoning C. independent
B. requires
C. allows
10. Susan needs someone to show her how to A. empathise
B. try
A. needs to be done
D. offers
_ her anxiety and depressions. C. succeed
11. Mi asked what information she
D. manage D. needed to do
attend the math course for the higher level programme
apply
apply had applied
13. My parents asked me to find out B. which
it gave you so much trouble. C. why
D. where
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. Julie failed her driving test because she A 15. I
B
B. ignore
C. deny
D. acknowledge
C
A. succeeded in
enough. D
a little inconvenient but this is impossible.
B. failed
C. enrolled
D. deferred
21. Feel free to bring along your significant other to the party. A. dear
B. foe
C. mate
D. spouse
C. disrespect
D. underestimate
22. I look up to my father for my whole life. A. depend on
B. disapprove
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. BEFORE THE INTERVIEW
C. need to do
applied A. what
A. fail
that assignment.
B. needed doing
12. My teacher told me that I that I for. A.
D. independence
students to evaluate, organize and summarize information.
A. requests
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
, they are less likely to ask for advice.
B. dependence
9. Taking good notes
D. notice
skills is to keep trying new things.
8. As children move toward A. dependent
luck!
20. With great effort, she passed the driving test at the first attempt.
B. rely
A. reason
ahead!
C. Our pleasure! Good success!
19. Nowadays, many women are aware of gender preferences in favour of boys. on the
book or the conversation. A. concentrate
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You should find out as much as possible about the job and the (23) . Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your resumes to the company to express your interest in the job and (24) that you may be the most suitable candidate for the position. When you come to the interview, remember (25) with you your school certificates and letter of recommendation from your teachers or your previous employers. (26) you may jot down your qualifications and experience that can relate to the job and prepare for the questions that are often asked during the interview. Make sure you know where the interview is and (27) there. Be on time or a few minutes early. forget to dress neatly and formally. 23. A. vacancy
B. career
C. profession
D. place
24. A. showing 25. A. to bring
B. to show B. bringing
C. shown C. brought
D. show D. bring
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B. In addition
C. however
D. And
27. A. how to get
B. how getting
C. way getting
D. to get
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Orbis is an organisation which helps blind people of everywhere. It has built an eye hospital inside an acroplane and flown in all over the world with an international medical team. Samantha Graham, a fourteen-year-old schoolgirl from England went with the plane to Mongolia. Samantha tells the story of the Eukhtuul) a young Mongolian girl. year, when Eukhtuul was walking home school, she was attacked by boys with sticks and her eyes were badly damaged. Dr. Duffey, an Orbis doctor, said that without an operation she would never see again. I thought about all the things I do that she reading schoolbooks, watching television, seeing friends, and I realised how lucky I some Mongolian medical student, I prayed the operation would be successful. The next day I waited nervously with Eukhtuul while Dr. Duffey removed her bandagers. six months your
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X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33. When did you start the project? How long . ................................................................................................................... 34. Their wedding will be held in a lovely church. The church . ................................................................................................................ 35. My father used to play football when he was young. ...................................................................................................... 36. Jane gave me a present on my last birthday. I was . .......................................................................................................................... XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37. How many people are there in our school? (there are) . .................................................................................................................................... 38. This shirt is too dirty for me to wear. (so)
away some tears,
. ....................................................................................................................................
thanks to a simple operation. We should all think more about how much our sight means to 28. What information can be learned from this passage?
. ....................................................................................................................................
B. the international work of some eye doctors C. the difficulties for blind travellers D. the life of schoolchildren in Mongolia refers to
she
.
A. the writer
B. the nurse
C. Eukhtuul
D. the medical student
30. After meeting Eukhtuul, Samantha felt A. angry about C. proud of the
_.
experience
B. grateful for her own sight
skill
31.
ability ?
A. After some time she will see an well as before B. Before she recovers, she needs another operation C. She can see better but can never have normal eyes D.
again
32. Wha
passage?
A. To describe a dangerous trip
B. To explain how sight can be lost
C. To report a
D. To warn against playing with sticks
cure
(am used to) . ....................................................................................................................................
40. Would you please give me a hand? (mind)
A. the best way of studying medicine
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39.
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person likes are rarely the one that fit him or her. I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. nursery
B. work
C. excursion
D. certificate
2. A. application
B. apply
C. applicant
D. applicator
D V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 17. B:
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. economy
B. economics
C. technologically
D. institution
4. A. university
B. international
C. agricultural
D. philosophy
A.
C. To make her happy. B: A. I
ingredient in every meal of Vietnamese people is fish sauce.
A. particular
B. natural
C. active
6. Vegetables, especially leafy green ones, are A. rich
B. attractive
C. numerable
7. Each member of the family has a small bowl and _ food from the table throughout the meal. A. pots
D. essential
sources of calcium.
B. chopsticks
D. a lot
A. protect
C parts
B. keep
D. cuts
C. save
A. but A. will spend
C. because
D. or
next year studying in Mexico.
B. had spent
12. Kate, with
D. store«
it keeps your body functioning properly.
B. although
11. If I could speak Spanish, I
C. would have spent D. would spend
I studied in the middle school, is now a student in Canada.
A. that
B. who
C. whose
13. Not every student is aware of A. importance
D. whom
of the English language.
B. an importance
C. its importance
D. the importance
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. After she had bought himself a new automobile, she sold her bicycle. A
B
C
D
15. After George had returned to his house, he was reading a book. A
B
C
D
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. The government took big steps to prevent gender inequality. A. increase B. avoid C. promote
D. pans mixed with fried noodles
9. One special feature of cuisine in Southern Vietnam is short cooking time which aims to the freshness of food. 10. Drinking enough water is a vital part
B. You should arrive on time. D. Just some fruits or cakes.
D. cause
20. Those people who have enough courage and will are likely to be successful.
C. knives
B. shares
care.
C. Dress casually.
which allow him or her to take
8. On the Cao Lau noodles in Hoi An were some meat served with vegetables and bean sprouts. A. slices
ove to.
18.
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. 5. The
on it.
A. energy
B. motivation
C. bravery
D. desire
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. Then the strangest thing happens A. cover up
B. give up
22.
Will and Marcus strike up an unusual friendship. C. make up
D. remain
-dovey poem he wrote. A. lovesick
B. romantic
C. tragic
D. wild
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. The Southeast Asian Games owes its origins to the Southeast Asian Peninsular Games or SEAP which was first (23) in Thailand in 1959. At the first time only six countries (24) in the games. Laung Sukhumnaipradit, the then Vice-President of the Thailand Olympic Committee. Proposed that a regional sports (25) would help promote cooperation, understanding and relations among countries in the Southeast Asian region. At the 8th SEAP Games in 1975, the SEAP Federation considered the inclusion of Indonesia and the Philippines. The two countries were formally (26) in 1977, the same year when SEAP Federation changed its (27) to Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEAGF), and the games were known as the Southeast Asian Games. Brunei was admitted at the 10th SEA Games in Jakarta, Indonesia, and East Timor at the 22nd SEA Games in Hanoi, Vietnam. 23. A. happened
B. held
C. taken
D. made
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B. met
C. presented
D. hosted
25. A. even
B. event
C. show
D. perform
26. A. attended 27. A. slogan
B. consisted B. title
C. admitted C. organize
D. committed D. name
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31. The main idea of the first three paragraphs is
10
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A. to get help when you need it B. to do homework immediately C. to create a homework plan
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. You can do a few things to make homework less stressful. First, be sure you understand the assignment. Writ afraid to ask questions about what is expected. It is much easier to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class than to struggle to remember later that night! If you want, you can also ask how long the particular homework assignment should take to complete so you can plan your time.
ANH
D. to ask your teachers for more explanation 32. According to the passage, all of the following are correct EXCEPT that
.
A. it takes a student more than three hours a night if there is much homework B. it is good to have the explanation in a different way C. you only do your homework at home between 1 and 3 hours a night D. it is very useful to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. up.
33.
The pop star . ............................................................................................................... much you have left and what else is going on that day, and then plan your time. Most middle students should have between 1 and 3 hours of homework a night. If it is a heavy homework day, you will need to devote more time to homework. No one is expected to understand everything, and maybe you need some help. The first place to turn for help is your teacher. But what if you feel comfortable with your teacher? If you are in a big enough school, there may be other teachers who teach the same subject. Speak to other teachers directly and you may be in luck. Sometimes it just helps to have someone explain something in a different way. Moreover, you might also be able to get some help from another student. If there is someone you like who is a good student, think about asking that person if you can study together. 28. The most important thing that you should do when you get your assignment may be . A. to know when you hand it in
will. Despite . ......................................................................................................................
35. The plane had hardly left the airport when the accident happened. No sooner . .................................................................................................................. 36.
night. Had . ............................................................................................................................
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37.
(SUGGESTED) . ....................................................................................................................................
38. How long is it since you last saw Mary? (WHEN) . ....................................................................................................................................
B. to understand it and its requirements
39. The fight to Moscow lasted three and a half hours. (TOOK)
C. to know how long it takes to complete it
. ....................................................................................................................................
D. to remember it in order to plan the time 29. If you have any free time left at school, you should
.
A. use it to do your homework in the library
(THERE
40. WERE)
. ....................................................................................................................................
B. spend time with your friends C. use it to understand the assignment D. use it to make your day planner 30. When students need some help, they should
34.
.
A. never ask other teachers for help B. always turn to their own teachers for help C. ask any good students at the subject in your school D. go to their teachers or other teachers teaching the same subject
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B
D. decision
B:
2. A. classmate
B. pressure
C. embarrass
D. missing
A.
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
B
hear that.
C. compulsory
D. creativity
B:
4. A. reform
B. improve
C. dominate
D. adopt
A. No, thanks.
the wire.
A. have studied
C. touch
7. When Jack
D. not to touch
examination.
B. studied
D. will study
a letter. B. has phoned/ was writing
C. phoned/ was writing
D. was phoning/ wrote
8. You should find out as much as about the job and the vacancy. B. a job that is available
C. a seat that is available
D. an empty seat.
A. has divided
late.
19. In order to be successful, we should never give up hope. B. abandon
C. continue
D. suspect
20. Gender discrimination has become a hot subject of conversations among school students. B. study
C. fact
D. case
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. A. admit A. be independent
C. divides
10. We saw many soldiers and horses
B. Have a go, please.
B. conceal
C. hint
D. reveal
21. Most of us, even with every communication option possible, drift apart from friends.
into three terms.
B. is divided
so.
D. Thanks for your gift!
21. Among friends again, we may be happy to confide our innermost secrets.
A. jobs are advertised 9. The academic year in England
B. T
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
A. topic
A. phoned/ has been writing
D
good idea!
A. fight
C. had studied
me, I
D
18.
B. existence
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
C
mention it.
3. A. impression
B. not touch
10
Daisy!
C. advice
we _
C
17.
B. helpline
A. not touching
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1. A. delighted
6.
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5. He warned her
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D. is dividing
were moving to the front line.
B. be associated
C. be isolated
D. be separated
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
A. visited
B. had visited
Although most families in the United States enjoy a high living standard, many American women have to work (23) at home and in their offices. Despite their (24) of the housework, women have to do most of the housekeeping tasks. In single-parent families, the mothers may not have (25) children to take care of, but they have to raise their families alone and have to provide for all the housekeeping money. Therefore, the (26) mothers have to work very hard to earn their living. Moreover, in spite of the fact that the single mothers have all the (27) conveniences at their homes, they find that bringing up their teenage children alone is not easy.
C. would have visited
D. would visit
23. A. fast
B. hardly
C. equally
D. hard
24. A. responsibility
B. share
C. need
D. refusal
25. A. few
B. some
C. much
D. many
26. A. single 27. A. comfortable
B. lonely B. saving
C. alone C. modern
D. dependent D. expensive
A. which
B. whom
11. Schooling is
C. who
D. that
for all English children from the age of five to sixteen.
A. compulsory
B. advised
C. selected
12. Because of the coming examination, I am under a lot of A. responsibility
B. pressure
13. Had I known she was sick, I
D. encouraged .
C. confidence
D. activities
her.
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. Everyone should arrive early so that we can start the meeting at time. A
B
C
D
15. Mary studied very hard. Therefore, she passed the driving test easy.
113 IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Have you ever had a dream about traveling to another planet in our solar system? I If you have, there is an actual programme that is happening right now, and it hopes to send people to Mars in 2023. Known as the Mars One Mission, it will send a crew of four people on a one-way mission to colonize Mars. Those chosen people will have to be ready to say good-bye to the earth forever, as there will not be a return trip. For the people chosen, they will have to learn to do many different things. First of all, they will be living the rest of their lives with just a handful of other people, so they all must have personalities that allow them to get along. Second, the living quarters that they will have be very spacious, so they will have to deal with that condition as well. If they feel homesick, they will only be able to communicate with people back on the earth via e-mail and videos and -time communication. Even at the speed of light, communication between the earth and Mars takes about 20 minutes. Whether the Mars One Mission will actually happen is the big question that a lot of people are asking. There is an enormous skepticism in the science community, and Wired magazine gave the mission a miserable score of two out of ten on its probability scale. However, for those who dream to go to Mars, at least they can say there is a possibility that it could happen. 28. How long will it take for a message to come back from Mars? A. Almost immediately
B. About an hour
C. Around 20 minutes
D. Only a few seconds
29. What will NOT be spacious? A. The mission
B. The living quarters
C. The spaceship
D. The magazines
30. Which of the following is considered miserable? A. A personality of people taking part in the programme. B. A mission of astronauts to the ISS. C. A crew on board of the Mars One Mission. D. A score of the programme on the probability scale. 31. Who might like to go on this mission? A. People with angry personalities B. C. People who get along with others D. People who get homesick easily 32. What will NOT happen to the people who go on the Mars One Mission? A.
inside.
B. They will return to the earth. C. They will communicate with people on the earth. D. They will have to live with other people. X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33. You should take the train instead of the bus.
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If . ................................................................................................................................ 34.
door. Someone must . ...........................................................................................................
35. They bought this house ten years ago. They have . .................................................................................................................. 36. The course finished with a big party. At the end . .................................................................................................................. XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37. She knows a lot more about it than I do. (SO MUCH) . .................................................................................................................................... 38.
(WHY) . ....................................................................................................................................
39. During dinner, the phone rang. (WHILE) . .................................................................................................................................... 40. It took her six hours to drive from London to Edinburgh. (SPENT) . ....................................................................................................................................
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D
to have a day off to take care for her.
A
B
C
D
16. My uncle Hung, who has come back from England, as well as his four children are I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. stressed
B. tense
C. concentrate
D. self-aware
2. A. financial
B. responsive
C. applicant
D. breadwinner
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A D
17.
B. attract
C. polite
D. signal
B:
4. A. candidate
B. experience
C. company
D. interview
A. Really?
5. She asked me
. B. if I understood the lesson
C. whether to understand the lesson
D. whether I can understand the lesson.
because I A. lose A.
my key.
B. lost
7. Someone told us
C. have lost
D. had lost
C. not to sit
D. not sitting
on the stairs.
sit
B. not sit
B. to having lost their homes after the flood
B. would buy
C. would have bought
D. bought
B. of
12. He congratulated the team A. to win
B. winning B. an
A. addicted
A. want
C. whose
A. passed D. which
two terms. C. into
D. with
all their games. C. for their winning
13. My father phoned me to say that he would come _ A. a
D. No, not right now.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. B. supportive
C. reliant
D. responsible
B. effect
C. attention
D. care
C. the
D. on having won
home late. D. no article
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. The children were so amusing at the cartoon that they
B. compliment
C. care about
D. favour
22. She failed to get into medical university.
is drinking orange juice is my eldest brother. B. whom
B. Oh, thanks!
21. Most employers prefer male workers to female ones.
a bigger house.
A. will buy
11. Vietnam, a schoolyear is divided
agree more.
C. Really? Are you kidding?
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
D. to have lost their homes after the flood 9. If I had more money, I _
A.
A. power
C. that have lost their homes after the flood
A. for
18.
20. In most American families, parents have less influence on their children than those in other parts of the world.
A. having lost their homes after the flood
A. who
B. Congratulations! D. Good luck!
19. Americans value freedom and do not like to be dependent on other people.
8. Thousands of people are reported
10. The man
fantastic!
B:
A. if I understand the lesson 6.
C
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
3. A. suppose
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
B
warmly welcome.
laughing.
B. qualified
satisfied
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. head or eyes movements, hand signals, and body postures. It can be just as important to understand (23) _ words are. Misunderstandings- often amusing (24) sometimes serious- can arise between people from different cultures if they misinterpret nonverbal signals. For example, take the differences in meaning of a gesture (25) is very common in the United States: a circle made with the thumb and index finger. To an American, it means that everything (26) _ OK. To Japanese, it means that you are talking (27) money. In France, it means that something is worthless. Meanwhile in Greece, it is an obscene gesture. Therefore, an American could unknowingly offend a Greek by using that particular hand signal.
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B. than
C. more
D. less
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X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one.
24. A. although
B. but
C. unless
D. in order to
25. A. who
B. where
C. why
D. that
33. People thought that the cover was made of iron.
26. A. is 27. A. around
B. are B. about
C. were C. among
D. was D. ahead
34. He went to London. He had lived there when he was a boy
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
10
The cover . .................................................................................................................. He went to London where . ......................................................................................... 35. Jane was absent from class because of her sickness. Because Jane was . ......................................................................................................
for polite behaviour. First of all, arrive approximately on time but not early. Americans expect promptness. It will be all right to be 10 or 15 minutes late but not 45 minutes late. Dinner might be over - cooked and ruined by then. When you are invited to home for a meal, it is polite to bring a small gift. Flowers or candy are always appropriate. If you have an attractive thing made in your native country, your host or hostess will certainly enjoy receiving that gift. What will you do if you are served some food that you cannot eat or you do not like? Do not make a fuss about it. Simply eat what you can and hope that no one notices it. Be sure to compliment the cook on the food that you are enjoying. Do not leave immediately after dinner, but do not overstay your welcome, either. The next day, call or write a thank-you note to stay how much you enjoyed the evening. 28.
home, _
.
A. you should be late at least 45 minutes
D. punctuality is appreciated 29. Which sentence is NOT true? A. You should not compliment the cook on the food. B. You should not leave immediately after the dinner. C. You should not overstay. D. You should not make someone notice that you do not like the food. 30. If there is some food that you cannot eat,
.
A. immediately tell the host about this B. do not make a fuss about it C. do not eat anything D. ask the host to cook you another dish dinner, _
.
A. bring a lot of gifts B. you should never offer any gift C. do not care about gifts D. bring some flowers, candy or something made in your native country A.
_. say thank-you
37. Your hair needs cutting.
time)
. .................................................................................................................................... 38.
(The more) . ....................................................................................................................................
39. Nam will be eighteen next week. (birthday) . .................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................
C. you should arrive early to help the host
32. The next day,
The package was so . ................................................................................................... XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets.
40. He never had enough money. (short)
B. politeness is not necessary
31.
36. The package was too heavy for Peter to carry.
B. remember to thank to the host for the dinner
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B A
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. C. turtle
D. curriculum
B:
2. A. discussion
B. provision
C. permission
D. cushion
A. You are welcome.
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. C. cognitive
D. adulthood
B:
4. A. disappointed
B. adolescence
C. environment
D. independence
A.
C. become
B. whose B. since
A. Eating
latest book Canh Dong
C. whereas
B. So
A. avoid
B. affect
C. be affecting
A. avoid
.
22.
D. affected
10. Because of the inflation crisis, the denominations of money are now in losing their value. B. worry
C. threat
A. fill in
B. get over
of
D. danger
A. very old 13.
to take
D. turn off
to apply for the Identify Card.
B. enough old
A. in
C. take after C. so old
D. old enough
your hat when you come in a Japanese B. off
C. up
D. apart
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. Dave was crossing the road when Jane was calling out to him. A
B
C
15. He is enough strong to carry the heavy luggage.
D
D. Swallowing
B. cure
C. forbid
D. reduce
B. forget
C. neglect
D. regard
confess your love to your friends unless you know they fell the same way. A. admit
11. She is disappointed at not passing the GCSE examination, but I consider she will it. 12. John, who is now 16, is not
C. Inhaling
21. Students are advised to tune out distractions and focus on study.
D. Although will certainly
B. Ingesting
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
D. even if
C. If
9.
A. warning
C. Have you decided yet? D. Oh, really? Have a nice holiday!
20. Doing exercise regularly helps prevent diseases like heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.
D. whom
_ others tend to choose block D.
the salary meets my expectations, I will accept the job offer.
A. be affected
for me.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
D. became
C. which
7. Some students tend to choose block A,
A. Therefore
D. It was an excellent choice.
19. Consuming nuts can boost your heart health and lifespan. B. will become
6. We are talking about the new writer Nguyen Ngoc Tu, Bat Tan is becoming one of the best-sellers this year.
8.
D
you?
B. Oh, thanks. Good luck!
homeless after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan a few
C
18.
B. embarrassed
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
B
those flowers.
3. A. empathise
A. so that
D
17.
B. curtain
A. who
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1. A. burden
A. are becoming
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C
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B. conceal
C. declare
D. expose
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. The reality of an interview is never as bad as your fears. For some reason people imagine the interviewer is going to jump on every tiny mistake they (23) . In truth, the interviewer is as keen for the meeting to go well as you are. It is what makes his or her job (24) . The secret of a good interview is preparing for it. What you wear is always important as it creates the first impression. So (25) neatly, but comfortably. Make sure that you can deal with anything you are (26) . Prepare for questions that are certain to come up, for example: Why do you want to become a nurse? What is the most important (27) a good nurse should have? Apart from nursing, what other careers have you considered? What are your interests and hobbies? 23. A. perform
B. do
C. make
24. A. enjoyable
B. enjoyably
C. enjoyment
D. have D. enjoyed
25. A. wear
B. dress
C. put on
D. have on
121 26. A. suggested
B. questioned
C. inquired
D. asked
27. A. quality
B. behavior
C. nature
D. point
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X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one.
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. From the 20th to the 21st century, there have been significant changes in the majority of countries around the world. Substantial differences are evident between the way we live today, and the way we lived a century ago. Vietnam is no exception although there are some aspects of life in Vietnam that are similar to the way of life of the twentieth century. Living in Vietnam today differs greatly from the lifestyle of 100 years ago. People in the past mainly worked in agriculture whereas today there are significantly fewer people working in this sector of the economy. These days, by comparison, people are more likely to be employed in manufacturing and tourism than in the rice fields. Moreover, Vietnam, which was traditionally agricultural, is transforming into an entirely different country. While agriculture is still an important component of the Vietnamese economy, other enterprises are accounting for an increasing amount of economic activity.
33. They are producing motorbikes in Vietnam. Motorbikes are . .......................................................................................................... 34.
was. If I . ..............................................................................................................................
35.
examination. Unless . ........................................................................................................................
36. They spent more money, they had to work harder. The more . ................................................................................................................... XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37. I last saw her three years ago. . ....................................................................................................................................
However, along with the differences, similarities also exist. The Vietnamese have kept many of characteristics of their forefathers. The Vietnamese people are as friendly today as they were in the past. This is best illustrated in the way they welcome foreigners. Moreover, the determination of the people of Vietnam has not changed. The Vietnamese work collectively and happily towards the development of their country.
38. The teacher will explain the lesson until all the students understand it. (will be)
To conclude, while there are differences in past and present lifestyles, there are important similarities. Although Vietnam has changed in many ways, there always have been, and always will be, the friendly welcoming smiles of the Vietnamese people.
40. They sell jeans all over the world. (sold)
28. Nowadays, more people work in
.
A. manufacturing and tourism
B. agricultural section
C. foreign enterprises
D. the rice fields
29. Vietnam has had significant changes
.
A. in the 21st century
B. for one hundred years
C. from the 20th century
D. in the 20th century
30. All of the following are traditional features of the Vietnamese EXCEPT _
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A. the entirely different country B. the hospitality to strangers C. the friendly welcoming smiles D. the determination to build the country 31.
meaning to
collectively A. as a group
B. very common
C. the same as
D. owned by a group
32. We can infer from the passage that
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A. the majority of population works in manufacturing B. Vietnam has kept the same lifestyles C. a lot of people work in agriculture D. many people work in accounting
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. .................................................................................................................................... 39. You draw very badly. (wish) . .................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................
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I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. chair
B. cheap
C. chemist
D. child
2. A. easy
B. head
C. heavy
D. weather
B. responsible
C. participate
D. individual
4. A. dramatically
B. relation
C. drastically
D. advantage
A
A. expressing
A. society
B. sociable
D. deal D. talking
C. social
D. socialistic
B. dependent D. independent
B. where
worried
A.
A. what
where
B. where who
A. succeed
thought were thinking
welcome.
B. Thanks, I will.
C. Me too.
D. Me either.
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D. behaviour the questions came from.
C. what
D. why
C. why whom in tests often B. succeed
interesting.
C. Congratulations!
B. What a pity! D. Send my regards to her, will you?
A. give up
B. go up
C. make up
D. bring up
20. She decided to find a job to earn money instead of just living at home and being a housekeeper. A. lend
B. make
C. borrow
D. raise
21. My husband willingly helps me do the chores at weekends so that I can have more time to relax. A. eagerly
C. way
12. I want to talk to my teacher about my problems, but I have no idea to talk to him. 13. Mr. Tan told us that the kids who
D
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
worried
11. Miss Hoa said that unsuccessful test takers A. when
that she
sounds like the problem is not your appearance but the
B. distance
C
19. In spite of poverty, we manage to raise our children properly.
on her parents, and she was
C. independent worry
A. route
D
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
his feelings. C. sending
A. dependent worry 10. The advice columnist said, you see
B
A. Is
8. My closest friend is not very and she likes having a small friend group but I like talking with a lot of people and hanging out. 9. Ann was raised to be very
C
B: D. studies
C. handle
B. communicating
B
B:
a more demanding curriculum.
7. Tom told us that sometimes he had difficulty
D
17.
skills, students often need
C.
B. operate
C
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. 5. While many teachers spend some class time teaching more social skills.
B
15. The jacket with three differently colors belongs to Hai, my brother.
A
3. A. developer
A. solve
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16. I often spend some money each month, about $ 50, to buy books on economics.
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
6. By the age of 15, teenagers are better able to
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14. What would happen if the temperature is warmer? A
B. studied
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D. where
A. impairing to start or how
the other were lucky. had though thought
B. reluctantly
C. agreeably
D. readily
22. In my family, my mother always does the cooking and shopping, my father has responsibility for mending things, especially electrical devices. B. fixing
C. repairing
D. curing
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (23) . Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become (24) if we do not make an effort to (25) them. There are many reasons for this. In some cases, animals are (26) for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught alive, and sold as pets. For many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitats - the place they live - is disappearing. The most successful animals on Earth, human beings, will soon be the only ones (27) unless we can solve this problem.
125 23. A. danger
B. threat
C. problem
D. vanishing
24. A. vanished
B. disappeared
C. empty
D. extinct
25. A. serve
B. protect
C. harm
D. defend
26. A. chased 27. A. survived
B. game B. over
C. hunted C. left
D. extinct D. stay
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remember my reply Maybe I made her feel better by giving her an apple. I know. But I do remember a sudden heavy feeling inside me. I had always been delighted at how much my daughter noticed in her world, whether it was birds in flight or children playing. But now she was noticing suffering and poverty. A few days later, I saw an article in the newspaper about volunteers who delivered meals to elderly people. The volunteers went to a nearby school on a Sunday morning, picked up a food package, and delivered it to an elderly person. It was quick and easy. I signed us up. Nora was excited about it. She could understand the importance of food, so she could easily see how valuable our job was. When Sunday came, she was ready, but I had to push myself to leave the house. On the way to school, I fought an urge to turn back. The Sunday paper and my coffee were waiting at home. Why do this? Still, we picked up the package and phoned the elderly us right over. And that day Nora and I paid a visit to her depressing flat. After saying goodbye, I walked home in tears. my daughter and I helped lessen that Sunday afternoon was not the old alone it was in our lives, too. Nora and I regularly serve meals to needy people and collect clothes for the homeless. Yet, as watched her grow over these past four years, I still wonder which of us has benefited more? meaning to A. in poor condition
B. in good condition
C. big
D. small
29. How did the writer feel after the visit to the elderly woman that Sunday? A. He felt relaxed.
B. He felt sorry for her.
C. He felt happy.
D. He felt disappointed.
30. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage? A. A lesson in Caring B. Volunteer Opportunities C. An International Voluntary Organisation D. A Beautiful Sunday
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A. very bored with.
B. very pleased at
C. very disappointed with
D. very surprised at
32.
10 .
daughter? A. She was a naughty schoolgirl. B.
her.
C. She was no interested in doing charity. D. She is over four years old now. X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33.
waiter. The waiter recommended . ..........................................................................................
34. This is the most delicious cake I have ever tasted. I have . ......................................................................................................................... 35. The questions are so easy that everyone can answer them. 36. The boy will receive some money to continue his study. His parents died in a traffic accident. The boy whose . .......................................................................................................... XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37. You live very far from school. (wish) . .................................................................................................................................... 38. My father used to take us to the circus when we lived in the city. (taken) . .................................................................................................................................... 39. I usually got up late last year, but this year I often get up early. (used to) . .................................................................................................................................... 40. You have to finish your homework on time. (finished) . ....................................................................................................................................
(Source: An article by Teddy Gross, Sesame Street Parents ) 28.
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31.
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. It was a chilly November evening in New York City, and my daughter and I were walking up Broadway. I was thinking, dry cleaners, Was I supposed to notice a guy sitting inside a cardboard box next to newsstand? No, but Nora did even four, but she pulled at my coat sleeve and said. cold, daddy. Can she we take him
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C
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D
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B
C
had already rebuilt the house. I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. scheme
B. school
C. charity
D. chorus
2. A. another
B. together
C. tomorrow
D. petrol
17.
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. popular
B. dangerous
C. volunteer
D. applicant
4. A. discuss
B. attract
C. suppose
D. visit
6.
B. would spend
There has been a A. is speaking
D. spent
C. speaks
B. obvious
th
A. is speaking
B. has spoken
D. common
19. It is advisable that everyone in family shares the household duties.
D. speaks
20. In the 20h century, most of the traditional attitudes to remarriage are changing.
A. views
9. Ho Chi Minh City plans to use the state budget funds to build ten more flyover A. methods
B. routes
10. Is that the man
C. systems
.
D. sets
house
C. the house of whom B. off
12. After Osama bin revenge.
C. from
A. clear up rain or sun. D. to
B. with
13. My teacher board.
C. for
the bomb
D. in
B. is using
C. used to
D. is used to
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. The aim of this exercises is to practice using will for a future fact or prediction. A
B
D. new
C
15. Marilyn Monroe, who was a famous actress, was died of drug overdose.
B. sort out
C. arrange
D. mess up
B. favorite
C. crucial
D. uncomplimentary
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. A YEAR WITH OVERSEAS VOLUNTEERS
writing with his left hand whenever he stands on the right of the
A. used
C. latest
D. chores
22. His parents have been highly critical of his recent disobedience. A. disapproving
death, the European countries are afraid
A. of
B. contemporary
C. jobs
21. When having days off, he always helps his wife tidy up the house.
D. of whom the house
11. The Conical Leaf Hat is used like an umbrella to protect people A. about
A. conventional
B. ideas
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
was broken into two days ago?
A. whose house
B. What gifts should I give to a Turkish?
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
anniversary.
C. exhibition
D. No way!
D. What about asking a Turkish about their age?
D. has spoken
C. popular
8. We really like the photo
B. Thanks. I will.
C. What should I do when I first meet a Turkish?
that a couple in the past could have about 5 to 10 children.
A. shared
agree.
A. What topics should I talk about when I first meet a Turkish?
increase in high-rise buildings over the last five years.
B. considerable
7. It was very
C. spend
A. I 18. A:
a five-day tour in Malaysia before they enjoyed the Tet festival last year.
A. had spent
B: C. Why not?
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. 5. They
D V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
D
I was with Overseas Volunteers (OV) for a year after leaving university, and I was sent to an isolated village in Chad, about 500 kilometres from the capital Coming from a (23) country, I got quite a shock, as conditions were much harder than I had expected. But after a few days I got used to (24) there. The people were always very friendly and helpful, and I soon began to appreciate how beautiful the countryside was. One of my jobs was to supply the village (25) water. The well was a long walk away, and the women used to spend a long time every day carrying heavy pots backwards and forwards. So I contacted the organisation and arranged to have some pipes delivered.
129 (26) villagers.
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B. help their child to become a genius
these pipes were not really perfect, they still made a great difference to the
C. make their child become a musician
All in all, I think my time with OV was a good experience. Although it was not paid, it was well worth doing and I would recommend it to anyone (27) was considering working for a charity.
D.
B. comfortable
C. well-paid
D. luxurious
24. A. lived
B. living
C. lived
D. lively
25. A. for
B. on
C. with
D. from
26. A. If 27. A. which
B. Because B. when
C. When C. where
D. Although D. who
C. understand and help their children sensibly D. arrange private lessons for their children 32. The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that B. successful parents often have unsuccessful children C. parents should let the child develop in the way he wants D.
33. I was going to leave, but because of what she said, I She persuaded . ...........................................................................................................
Michael is very lucky. He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot by taking him to concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons for him. They even drive him 50
35.
but his father plays the trumpet in a large orchestra. However, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling.
36.
error. The accident is . .......................................................................................................... you
Elizabeth.
He asked . .................................................................................................................... XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37. My best friend will leave for Bangkok tomorrow. (wish) . .................................................................................................................................... 38. She is typing her assignment. (being) . .................................................................................................................................... 39. The organizers will exhibit the paintings till the end of the month. (will be)
B. his parents are quite rich
. ....................................................................................................................................
C. his mother knows little about music
40.
D. his parents help him in a sensibly way
(since) . ....................................................................................................................................
and he
.
A. has won a lot of piano competitions B. cannot learn much music from them C. has become a good musician D. is afraid to disappoint them 30. One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to A. push their child into trying too much
London. He greatly regretted . ...................................................................................................
.
A. his father is a musician
29.
education
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one.
34.
28. Michael is fortunate in that
.
A. successful parents always have intelligent children
However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are ambitious in a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well - especially if the parents are very supportive of their child.
musicians, and they set too high a standard for Winston. They want their son to be as successful as they are and so they enter him for every piano competition held. They are very unhappy when he does not win. Winston is always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and unhappy.
.
B. themselves have been very successful
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius, they will cause a disaster. According to several scientists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which ambitious parents make. Generally, the child will be only too aware of what his parents expect, and will fail. Unrealistic parental expectations can cause great damage to children.
if they A. force their children into achieving success
(Source: Adapted from + New Success at First Certificate) 23. A. rich
education
31.
.
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I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
B
C
17.
B. drumhead
C. multicultural
D. frustrated
Chien:
2. A. craftsman
B. house-keeping
C. cost
D. preserve
A. The number of tourists to our country is increasing. B. Everyone wants to be employed.
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. consequently
B. externally
C. financially
D. facilitate
4. A. economic
B. academic
C. competition
D. technology
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
A. same
economic and political rights, as well as the right to
B. alike
C. equal
6. Teachers in modern classrooms are organise the learning process accordingly. A. decision-makers
B. facilitators
C. facilities
7. Although he did his best, he had to be A. content
B. pleasant
A. deliveryman A. responsible
C. pleasing C. supply
B. responsive
C. responding C. that
D. whose
he was born and grew up. B. in which
12. The threat of terrorism
D. in that
C. will be finished
D. will finish
in the near future. B. will be paid
C. will pay off
D. will be paid off
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. People said that Henry was the last person leaving the burning house. A
B
C
D
15. The woman who daughter I saw yesterday is a doctor. A
B
C
D
C.
guide.
D. Being a tour guide, you can lead an interesting life. 18. A. I guess there will be various forms of tourism. B.
industry.
C.
sm these days.
D. More females than males work in tourism industry. VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. Tomato juice contains a rich amount of fiber which helps in breaking down LDL or bad cholesterol in the body. A. compounds
B. comprises
C. produces
D. provides
20. The human body possesses an enormous, astonishing, and persistent capacity to heal itself. A. cure
B. generate
C. protect
D. remove
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. The human respiratory system is a series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide. A. breathing out
C. in where soon.
B. will be removed
13. The national debt A. will pay
D. responsively
was such a brilliant scientist, introduced the theory of relativity.
11. He showed the house
A. will remove
D. provider
to customer demand.
B. whom
A. which
D. satisfying
of safety and security.
B. supporter
10. Albert Einstein, A. who
D. directions
with third place in the competition.
8. The traditional role of a husband is a 9. Companies have to be
D. able
because their main task is to set goals and
D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
1. A. surface
5. Women have been given choose their own husband.
10
B. dismissing
C. exhaling
D. inhaling
22. Turmeric can help in boosting immune system and fight off free radical attacks in the system. A. destroying
B. enhancing
C. weakening
D. stopping
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. The Vietnamese Milk Company (Vinamilk) has (23) jobs to the 27 members of Football Team after they won the second (24)_ . Perhaps they are going to be milkmaids when they retire. It is not an odd proposal because the majority of the footballers will become (25) when the Games are over. And they now have to struggle to make ends meet. Vinamilk has promised to train their new (26)_ as soon as the deal is signed. The goalkeeper of Football Team is dreaming to run a café after doctors have said her injuries would stop her (27) playing ever again. At her.
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23. A. offered
B. had
C. presented
D. awarded
A. it helps them in their work
24. A. record
B. time
C. champion
D. title
B. they want to go aboard. C. most of their books are in English.
25. A. employed
B. unemployed
C. employment
D. unemployment
26. A. employees 27. A. for
B. employers B. from
C. employment C. on
D. employments D. in
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. 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 films, 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. 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, 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,
.
10
D. English is spoken in their office. X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33. He said he was not guilty of stealing the car. He denied . .................................................................................................................. 34. Is this the only way to reach the city centre? there ....................................................................................................................? 35. He never suspected that the money had been stolen. At no time . ................................................................................................................. 36.
my opinion that you should take more exercise. If I . ..............................................................................................................................
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37. Computers are used to design new models. (in order to) . .................................................................................................................................... 38. When did you start working in that factory? (How long) 39.
B. no children like to learn English.
. ....................................................................................................................................
C. English is useful only for teenagers
40. He wants to be a doctor. (wish)
D. only adults learn English.
. .................................................................................................................................... .
A. watching videos only B. hearing the language in the office. C. talking with foreigners D. working hard on their lessons. 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 study their own language. 31. In America or Australia many school children study A. English as a foreign language. B. English and mathematics only. C. Such foreign languages as French, German, and Spanish. D. Their own language and no foreign language. 32. Many adults learn English because
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A. English is popular in most of the world
29. Most people learn English by
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A
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
B
C
D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 17. -
1. A. craft
B. carve
C. aware
D. cast
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2. A. evaluation
B. facilitator
C. guidance
D. female
A. Do you want to know where I bought them?
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
B. Thanks for your compliment. C.
3. A. fabulous
B. skyscraper
C. lacquerware
D. determine
4. A. authenticity
B. cooperative
C. metropolitan
D. multicultural
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III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
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A. were dancing 6. He was
C. have danced
D. have been dancing
A. experienced enough to do
B. enough experienced to do
C. experienced enough doing
D. experienced to do enough
7. It is such an important matter
myself.
B. because
C. that
8. By the time you receive her letter, she A. is going to leave 9.
D. if
the country.
B. is leaving
C. will leave
B. Applicants
C. Applying
10. With so much
D. Applied
work.
A. employees
B. employers
C. employment
D. unemployment
11. The 22nd SEA Game were well prepared and successfully first time Vietnam hosted. A. organization
B. organize
12. The children have to A. go along
C. organized
13. I cut myself
although it was the D. organizational
to school after their summer holiday. B. go away
C. go back
19. After consideration, teaching is still a career worth pursuing as I prefer to become a teacher like my mother and my father. A. work
D. go by
B. until
C. during
14. There are probably around 3000 languages speaking in the world. B
C
D
15. The lesson was too difficult for me to understand it. A
B
C. occupation
D. professor
B. remedy
C. keyword
D. technique
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. Ms. Lan taught her children to keep their rooms neat and tidy when they were four. A. ordered and untidy
B. messy and arranged
C. messy and dirty
D. clean and undusted
22. Setting and clearing the table, making bed and taking out the trash are suitable chores for 8 to 10 year-old children. A. inappropriate
B. proper
C. acceptable
D. reasonable
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. MOTHER TERESA
D. by the time
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. A
B. unemployment
20. The government needs to seek a solution to prevent domestic violence as soon as possible.
I was shaving.
A. while
B. Thank you. D. Sorry for not buying anything.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
A. recreation D. will have left
should try to make good impression on interviewers. A. Apply
A. No need to help just looking.
the job.
A. so
fashionable
D. Yes, of course.
_.
B. are dancing
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16. The vacation to Europe will plan carefully before the scheduled departure date.
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C
D
- Mother Teresa Mother Teresa was the founder of the Order of the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic congregation of women dedicated to (23) the poor. Considered one of the greatest humanitarians of the 20th century, she was officially recognised as Saint Teresa of Calcutta in 2016. Born in 1910, in Skopje, Macedonia, Mother Teresa taught in India (24)
17 years sick
137 and poor. (25) Teresa enjoyed teaching at the school, she was increasingly upset by the poverty surrounding her in Calcutta: the Bengal famine of 1943 and the outbreak of Hindu/Muslim violence in August 1946. Her order established a nursing home; centres for (26) blind, aged, and disabled; and a leper colony. In 1979 she (27) the Nobel Peace Prize for her humanitarian work. She died in September 1997 and was beatified in October 2003. 23. A. help
B. helped
C. helping
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A. British women were better off than today. B. Women seemed to have almost no rights at all. C. British women had the right to vote. D. British women had the right to choose their husbands. 31. The Equal Pay Act was passed in A. 1960
D. helpful
.
B. 1962
C. 1970
D. 1971
32. Which of these following sentences is NOT TRUE?
24. A. for
B. since
C. after
D. from
25. A. After
B. Until
C. Although
D. Because
A. All the employers in Britain obey the Equal Pay Act.
26. A. a 27. A. received
B. the B. recognised
C. these C. awarded
D. those D. presented
B. In 1970, a law was passed to give British women the right to share property equally in the case of divorce. C. The Equal Pay Act gave British women the right to get equal payment with men for work of equal value.
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Women in Britain are better off today than they used to be. At the beginning of the 19 th century, women seem to have almost no rights at all. They could not vote, or even sign a contract. Their marriages were arranged by their parents. They were once kept at home and if they were allowed to work, they were never given responsible jobs. It is strange to think that, as far as we know, most women were happy with that situation. Today the position is quite different. Women now can vote and choose their own husbands. In 1970, a law was passed to give them an equal share of property in the case of divorce, and in the same year the Equal Pay Act gave them the right to get equal payment with men for work of equal value. Despite these changes, there is no doubt that there are still great differences in status between men and women. Many employers seem to ignore the Equal Pay Act. It is also more difficult for a woman to get promotion than a man does. There is sex distinction in England although it has not been so serious as it was. More and more women go out to work, earn more money, get high positions in the society, and live
D. Women cannot get promotion as equal as men. X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33.
....... 34. Whenever she went to Paris she bought a new dress. She never . ................................................................................................................... 35. I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university. After . .......................................................................................................................... 36.
28.
attitude?
..............................................
(was given) . ....................................................................................................................................
38. It was such a bad news that Mai burst into tears. (so) . .................................................................................................................................... 39.
A. They consider women to be equal to them.
(Unless) . ....................................................................................................................................
B. They always look up women.
40.
C. They consider women the stronger sex.
(feel like) . ....................................................................................................................................
D. They consider women the weaker sex. 29. What should women do to eliminate sex distinction? A. They should suffer with pleasure. B. They should struggle to change their fate. C. They should earn more money. D. All are correct 30. At the beginning of the 19th century,
mind.
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37.
attitude. They always think that women are lower in rank and are the weaker sex. We do not know exactly how long it will take them to change their mind. And the other problem which is much more difficult is attitude. They should be ready to struggle to change their fate.
years.
.
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I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. C. sense
D. content
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2. A. housework
B. vision
C. hospital
D. classroom
A. It showed at 8
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. engage
B. ceremony
C. majority
D. maintain
4. A. eradicate
B. environment
C. candidate
D. domestic
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. in Vietnam. C. culture
B. stored
7. There is a
D. craft
C. prevented
B. variety
C. group
A. artists
B. actors
make Dinh An sedge mats a
9. Maybe we are worried about something so our _ issue. A. brain
B. impression
D. artisans
keeps wandering over a particular
C. feeling
A. because B. although
C. so that
you
C. face up to
.
D. take it up
your new classmate, or do you two
A. get on with
B. look forward to
13. I am unsure as to
C. face up to
D. keep up with
fashion designing is the right career for me.
A. whether
B. what
C. where
D. how
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. The more I live with him, the most I love him. A
B
C
game.
D. Great. I gained more knowledge about biology. 18. A. I
B. That was great
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
B. cheaper
C. safer
D. stronger
20. You can use earbuds to listen to music everywhere, even in public place, as nobody is disturbed. B. connected
C. imitated
D. interacted
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. A. be incorrect
D. therefore
To consider an idea or a suggestion before deciding to accept it is to A. look it up B. go it over
12.
D
21. Although there are unanswered questions, acupuncture appears to work. D. mind
10. The bamboo used to make conical hats must be split into very thin strings and then put into water they can avoid tearing and any breakage. 11.
C.
A. annoyed
C. artefacts
C
B. Just talking about it.
A. better D. change
8. Skillful hand-weaving techniques of the local _ wonderful souvenir for visitors.
B
19. A digital camera is more economical of films.
D. treated
of employment opportunities in a city.
A. type
D
C. You missed the meeting and inherited over many
6. The drawing and printing techniques have been generations. A. preserved
C
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17.
B. sector
B. production
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1. A. responsive
A. tradition
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ANH
D
15. In generally, the rule is very simple: a singular subject requires a singular verb.
B. be ineffective
C. be uncertain
D. be unhelpful
22. Apart from being used as an ingredient in cooking, turmeric also promotes many health benefits. A. contributes to
B. discourages
C. stimulates
D. weakens
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Revising for exams is not as easy as it looks. You will need to work out with routine which suits you best, and often stick to it. Some people like studying at night when (23) , whereas others find the early morning is a good time to get things done. You might enjoy listening to music while you revise, but this can be (24) . Can you really concentrate on two things at one time? So think (25) you turn your radio on! Your diet is also important while you are revising. This may be a more than usually (26) period of your life, when you should take extra care to eat properly. No missed meals, or junk food, or endless cups of coffee! Get plenty of exercise as well. If got fed up with what you are doing, or find it hard to concentrate, go for a walk to clear your head. (27) exercise will help you to keep your body fit and your brain working well.
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C. drawing with a pen and using proper paints to make many copies of paintings
Finally, you also need to take time off. Go out occasionally, see your friends, make time to relax. Then you will return to your studies fresh and full of enthusiasm!
D. collecting and taking the paintings to the markets for sale
23. A. quiet
B. cool
C. peace
D. sleepy
24. A. interesting
B. unhelpful
C. comfortable
D. unhealthy
A. he is popular in the village
32. All of the following can be inferred about the artisans
Mr. Sam EXCEPT that
25. A. unless
B. if
C. before
D. after
B. he could paint when he was 3
26. A. stressy 27. A. Strongly
B. stressed B. Every
C. stressing C. Regular
D. stressful D. Always
C. he keeps a collection of Dong Ho paintings in his house
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Recently, we made a trip to revisit Dong Ho Village with a desire to meet old artisan Nguyen Huu Sam. Just when we arrived at the dyke in the village and talked with the villagers about the artisan, they intimately told us about him. The old house owned by the artisan is situated in a long alley of the village. On the walls of the house there are many folk paintings in different genres, from daily life paintings to
10
.
D. the local authorities tried to revive the traditional craft X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33. I was very interested in our conversation. It was interesting . ....................................................................................................... 34. Why did you do that ? Whatever .....................................................................................................................? 35. These bookshelves are my own work.
Mr. Sam told us about his past. When he was three years old, he was instructed in the craft of making Dong Ho paintings by his father. At five, he could help his father apply the the Dong Ho paintings. At seven, he was able to draw with a pen and make the most difficult samples. Years went by and the soul of Dong Ho folk paintings has kept seashell powder paint to the poonah-paper. In the 1940s this craft flourished. At that time Nguyen Huu Sam was assigned by his parents to take the paintings to the market for sale. Mr.Sam said that 17 families in the village had been engaged in making Dong Ho paintings. Artisan Nguyen Huu Sam has always been devoted to the making of Dong Ho paintings and has waited for opportunities to restore this traditional craft. In 1967, when the local authorities assigned him to restore the traditional genre of Dong Ho folk paintings, he gathered 50 villagers with professional skills and collected hundred of woodblocks to establish the
I made . ........................................................................................................................ 36.
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37.
28.
paintings is A. international
B. concerning
29. The themes of Dong Ho paintings
C. optimistic
. D. negative
.
A. landscape
B. weddings
C. various aspects of life
D. animals and flowers
30. In order to make Dong Ho paintings, we need seashell powder paint, the poonah-paper and . A. proper colours
B. water
C. markets
D. woodblocks
31. From paragraph 3, we can infer that when Mr. Sam was very young, he mostly helped his parents by . A. applying the woodblocks with proper paints and pressing them on sheets of paper B. applying seashell powder to make various paints for painting making
ave more children because of her age. (old) . ....................................................................................................................................
38.
(If) . ....................................................................................................................................
39. Tom and Mary moved to Paris 20 years ago. (since) . .................................................................................................................................... 40.
been revived. Dong Ho paintings have been available in many parts of the world such as Japan, France, Germany, Singapore and the United States.
do. You . ............................................................................................................................
(last) . ....................................................................................................................................
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14. Neither
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. laughed
B. travelled
C. endangered
D. changed
2. A. chairs
B. grapes
C. hats
D. roofs
3. A. marvelous
B. compliment
C. apologize
D. maximum
4. A. optimistic
B. renovation
C. intervention
D. television
B. handy
C financially
B.
D
soon.
C.
now.
D. The problem has been fixed already.
D. financier
B. attendance
C. attention
18. A.
C. man-dominated
D. male-dominated
9. The sushi chef had to spend a few minutes needs of his customers. B. tailored
society;
D. it
11. All of my teachers, friends and relatives are asking me continually what careers I am struggling to a decision. B. make
C. take
12. The living standards of people in remote areas B. will be raised
D. offer .
C. will be risen
13. The system of water pipes has broken. The supply
D. will arise .
A. will reduce
B. will be reduced
C. will have reduced
D. will be reducing
19. You can use USB stick to transport files from one computer to another. A. delete
B. display
C. transfer
D. store
A. capable
B. flexible
C. helpful
D. interesting
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
D. to tailor
C. that
pleasure.
20. Smartphones are very versatile, as they can do many things like making phone calls, taking pictures, or listening to music.
10. The Centre for Education Promotion and Empowerment for Women, established years ago, has worked to gain equality for women. B. what
welcome
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
one of his orders to fit the dietary C. tailoring
love to.
C. Of course not.
D. attendee
B. female-dominated
A. will raise
C
B. financial
A. women-dominated
A. do
B
-
D. hands-on
8. Before the rise of Islam in the early 600s, Arabs lived in a traditional, men regarded women as their property.
A. which
D
A. Wait a minute, please.
7. Some at an actual school, not a virtual one, will be required to help students develop appropriate social skills.
A. tailor
C
17.
them.
A. attendant
B
A
dependent on his parents; he regularly receives money to live from
A. finance
D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
experience with computers. C practicing
C
A
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
still
B
15. Choose the word that is different from the others and say why it is different. 16. Despite she was in her middle age, she looked very graceful and charming.
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. skillful
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nor she have seen this film before. A
6.
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THI
was
21. Originally, there were 365 acupoints, but now this has increased to more than 2000 nowadays. A. reduced
B. stabled
C. transferred
D. turned into
22. Acupuncture is considered to be very safe when enough precautions are taken. A. comfortable
B. dangerous
C. sore
D. unhealthy
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Deserts (23) about 20 percent of the land area. The desert is a (24) environment with very little rainfall and extreme temperatures. Some deserts get both very hot during the day and very cold at night. Some others, (25) , are always cold (for example, the Gobi Desert in Asia and the desert on the continent of Antarctica)
145 Different animals live in different types of deserts. To avoid daytime heat, many desert animals burrow beneath the surface or hide in the shade during the day, (26) at night to eat. Many desert animals (27) drink at all; they get all the water they need from their food. 23. A. spread
B. cover
C. have
D. lie
24. A. difficult
B. terrific
C. different
D. harsh
25. A. but
B. however
C. therefore
D. so
26. A. emerges 27. A. should
B. emerging B. must
C. to emerge C. need
D. emerge
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B. made all farmers quit farming C. prevented forests from being cut down
With the aim of preserving and developing traditional village linked to tourism development, most of the villages have created its own definition for tourists to learn and explore. In particular, brocade weaving is dominant, serving the needs of families and tourists. Only in Sa Pa district has 11 embroidery and weaving villages, in Ta Phin village, and San Sa Ho village with about 1000 households participating and a number of groups from the district women society, put on the market each year more than 30,000 metres of fabric. Other districts like Van Ban, Bac Ha have also formed several embroidery villages, attracting thousands of workers.
C. other districts should start preserving their crafts like Sa Pa
B. explanation of the meaning
29. Cat Cat village is famous for
.
A. corn wine
B. its textiles of linens
C. blacksmithing
D. silver carving
30. The purpose of preservation of traditional craft villages is bringing about A. the clear models of traditional villages B. weaving 30,000 metres of fabric C. the start of tourism D. economic and social development
D. preservation of traditional crafts can be associated with tourism X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33. .... 34. He wrote the letter in two hours. It took . ........................................................................................................................ 35. My father suggested . .................................................................................................. 36. In spite of his age, Mr. Benson runs 8 miles before breakfast. Though . ...................................................................................................................... XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37. She sings so well that she has been asked to make a record. (such) . .................................................................................................................................... 38.
rather) . ....................................................................................................................................
39. Please do not interrupt me when I am making a report to the manager. (mind) . .................................................................................................................................... 40. I think that nobody left the party before me. (first) . ....................................................................................................................................
.
D. what tourism means
.
B. local people can sell handicrafts, brocade products to tourists
In the past, in the villages in Sa Pa, people mostly make their living in agriculture, forestry, but now there have been many households getting involved in tourism activities of the village.
A. descriptions of features
.
A. brocade weaving has become the most important craft in Sa Pa and nearby districts
The villages in the province have been associated with tourism spots and promote tourism development in the community, improve living standards of many families through their home business, selling handicrafts, brocade products.
C. quality of being clear
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D. found its footholds in the market
Currently, the province of Lao Cai has formed the clear models of traditional villages. Cat Cat villages has gradually built its brand with the forging and casting products, textiles of linens of Hmong people. The famous alcohol villages have found their footholds in the market such as Pho village corn wine (Bac Ha), Xeo village wine (in Bat Xat commune).
meaning to
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A. raised labour income in rural areas
32. All of the following are true EXCEPT that
To preserve and develop traditional craft villages, in recent years, the local authorities have conducted preservation of four traditional crafts: brocade weaving, silver carving, blacksmithing, and carpentry to bring about economic and social efficiency for the development of provincial tourism...
definition
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31. We can infer from the passage that tourism has
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
28.
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.
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C
D
16. Because she was laid off last week, so she is short of money now.
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I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
B
C
D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 17.
1. A. jumped
B. worked
C. picked
D. smiled
B:
2. A. depends
B. parents
C. years
D. temples
A. What a nice idea! Thanks.
B. Oh, lucky you!
C. What a shame, I will.
D. I-Iow
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
18.
3. A. fashionable
B. compliment
C. suppose
D. absolute
-
4. A. early
B. winter
C. people
D. believe
A. How can you explain
B. How do you spell
C. What does
D. What is the equivalent of
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. 5. We were delayed
_ an accident.
A. because of
B. because
6.
until I A. come
7. Jack
D. in spite of
C. came
D. will come
8.
B. apologized
C. regretted
D. invited
working.
B. although
9. A lot of rice
C. because
D. in spite of
in South - East Asia today.
A. is grown
B. grow
10. If only you
C. growing
D. grew
B. Understand
C. understood
D. would be understood
is the existence of a wide variety of plant and animal species living in the natural environment. B. Globe
C. Individual
D. conservation
B. says
C. describes
D. tells
12. The notice A. speaks 13.
e making up, we A. would have been
B. had been
C. will be
D. would be
there by now.
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. Despite of being poor, she is still optimistic and cheerful. A
B
C
B. continued
C. existed
D. stopped
20. A 3-D printer can produce solid objects similar to the originals. B. models
C. papers
D. pictures
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. Compound exercise can increase strength and size far more effectively than isolation exercise. A. Light
B. Heavy
Q Mixed
D. Single
22. Care is also needed so that inner body parts (lungs, heart, liver, etc.) are not touched by the needles.
how I feel about you.
A. can understand
A. Biodiversity
?
19. Apple iPad has remained the single most popular tablet PC ever since 2010.
A. images
the letter A. because of
mean?
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. A. became
for not phoning Anna earlier.
A. said
11.
C. although back
B. had come
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D
15. She wanted to know exactly what was the biggest challenge facing the company.
A. external
B. foreign
C superficial
D. visible
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. The scenery in North Wales is magnificent and so this area is very popular with tourists. Situated on the dramatic part of the rocky coastline is a village, (23) in Britain, called Portmeirion. The dream of the architect Clough Williams-Ellis, its construction began in 1925 and he finally (24)_ in finishing the task in 1973. The result is a copy of a small, and very beautiful, Italian village. As you wander down the (25) paths toward the village you can glimpse the sea through the trees, there is a marvelous (26) of the whole coastline from the top of the church tower. (27) the houses, the shops and restaurants, there is a luxury hotel, which seems, at high tide, almost to float on the water. 23. A. single
B. unique
C. particular
24. A. succeeded
B. managed
C. resulted
D. only D. achieved
25. A. curling
B. winding
C. rolling
D. waving
149 26. A. display
B. view
C. sight
D. outlook
27. A. As well
B. More than
C. In addition to
D. Apart
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31. Due to the effect of colonization on Filipino women, they
10 .
A. hold the position of a President B. hold high ranking in business
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. When many people think of women in Asian culture, they think of a male dominated e counterparts. However, the Filipino are different. Filipino women have always enjoyed greater equality than women in other nations in Southeast Asia.
C. hold a lower position than her D. hold managerial positions in multinational companies 32. All of the following are true about Filipino women today EXCEPT that B. they have an important role in politics
For starters, Filipino women today serve as heads in the family arrangement, handing the money, acting as religious mentors and even arranging marriages for their sons and daughters. This is a sharp contrast to women being subjugated to their husbands. This does not mean that they have equality everywhere. In the workplace, Filipino women are paid less and are often hired for lower positions even if they are qualified to earn more money. On the home front, women carry a heavy burden in the homes in order to support them financially while men keep their money and are not obligated to the family. Thankfully, strides are being made to equalize this perception of inequality. Human Resources Managements are seeing to it that a lot more women hold high ranking positions in large and small organizations. More women are holding managerial positions in banks, government, and multinational companies.
.
A. they enjoy more equality than others in Southeast Asia C. they arrange marriages for their sons and daughters D. they help their children with religious matters X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33.
exam. I find . ..........................................................................................................................
34. This is the fastest way to get to the city center. There . ......................................................................................................................... 35. If anyone succeeds in solving the problems, it will probably be him. He is the most . ............................................................................................................
Even though they have had a female president, involvement in politics is not considered
36. We arrived too late to see the first film. higher position than her husband. Part of this mindset is due to the effect of colonization on Filipino women. Like women in many parts of the world, Filipino women have had to fight for their proper place in their society. They have worked hard to extend themselves beyond the confines of their homes and show that they have the strength and power to control business and politics. 28. In order to have equality in every sector in society, women have to
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. XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. . .................................................................................................................................... 38 When the goods arrived at the shop, they are inspected carefully. (On)
A. vote a female president
. ....................................................................................................................................
B. fight for their proper place
39.
C. work hard in the family
40. You should take the train instead of the bus. (If)
The inequality at home is that
.
. ....................................................................................................................................
A. women serve as the head of the family B. women earn money to support themselves C. men earn more support the family and keep the money D. both women and men work but men keep the money 30.
work because A. they are paid less for the same jobs as men B. they are always hired for lower positions C.
(being) . ....................................................................................................................................
D. control business and politics 29.
(took)
37.
qualifications
D. they carry a heavy burden in the homes
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I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. works
B. shops
C. shifts
D. plays
2. A. treated
B. looked
C. watched
D. laughed
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. newspaper
B. poverty
C. relative
D. employed
4. A. Australia
B. engineering
C. university
D. economical
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. 5. The government is doing a lot to help A. poor
.
B. the poors
6. My dad is a
C. the poor ones
B. careful
7. I never listen to
A. what do I think 9. People
D. carefree
got
B. a / the
8. My father asked me
radio.
C. the / the
A. paid
B. whom C. that
B. In
D. which
A. was talking
B. talked
A. interested
C. On
D. To
C. talk
D. have talked
C. interesting
D. interestingly
.
B. interest
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. The more the relative humidity reading rises, the worst the heat affects us. A
B
C
D
15. When I passed the bridge this morning, it was still repairing. A
B
C
D
16. It is extremely important for an engineer know to use a computer A
B
C
D
rule.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. There are many traffic jams during rush hour. A. images
B. models
A. dropping
B. fixing
C. papers
D. pictures
C. folding
D. opening
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
A. economical
B. Uncooked B. expensive
C. Unhealthy C. priceless
D. Unpacked D. valuable
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. BOOKS
D. to pay
on the phone.
13. I find prepositions very _
right.
know.
22. A smartphone is too costly for him to even have a normal one.
for by the state.
C. pay
12. When she came, I
C. Sorry, I
D. what did I think
the end of the book, they get married and live happily ever after. A. At
A. Ok, let me touch.
A. Inexpensive
C. what I thought
B. paying
18.
21. Nutritious needs.
outlook on life is optimistic are usually happy people. A. whose
D. We will write about the environment.
D. the / a
about the film. B. what I think
10. The state school system is free for all students and 11.
D. the poor
C. careless
_ radio. In fact I
A. a / a
B. We have to submit it by Friday 12.
C. About 1 hour.
20. When collapsing the wings, a flying car is just a little bit bigger than a normal car.
person, always attentive to every family member.
A. caring
A. I am not sure.
Nearly all the discoveries that have been made through the ages can (23) in books. The invention of the book is one of (24) achievements, the importance of which cannot be overestimated. Books are very adaptable, providing us with both entertainment and information. The production of books began in Ancient (25) , though not in the form that is accessible to us today. The books read by the Romans, however, have some similarities to the ones we read now. Until the middle of the 15th century, in Europe, all books were written by hand. They were often (26) illustrated and always rare and expensive. With printing came the possibility of cheap, large-scale publication and distribution of books making (27) more widespread and recognizable. 23. A. find
B. founded
C. be found
D. found
24. A. greatest
B. greater
C. great
D. greatly
25. A. China
B. Egypt
C. England
D. America
26. A. beauty 27. A. knowledge
B. beautify B. know
C. beautiful C. known
D. beautifully D. knowledgeable
153 IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. For formal ceremonies, men would have two additional items, a long gown with slits on either side, and a turban, usually in black or brown made of cotton or silk. In feudal times, there were strict dress codes. Ordinary people were not allowed to wear clothes with dyes rather than black, brown or white. Costumes in yellow were reserved for the King. Those in purple and red were reserved for high ranking court officials, while dresses in blue were exclusively worn by development. The traditional set of a long gown and turban gave way to modern-looking suits, while business shirts and trousers have replaced traditional long sleeved shirts and wide trousers. Traditional costumes still exist and efforts are increasingly being made to restore traditional festivals and entertainment which incorporate traditional costumes. For women, the outer garment is a special silk gown called an ao tu than which is brown or light brown in colour with four slits divided equally on its lower section. The second layer is a pink gown. When a woman wears her three gowns, she fastens the buttons on the side, and leave those on the chest unfastened so that it forms a shaped collar. This allows her to show the different colors on the upper part of the three gowns. Today, on formal occasions women wear
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33. I should like someone to take me out to dinner. What I should . ............................................................................................................ 34. Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life. ............................................................ 35.
them.
36. My aunt got heavily stressed because her marriage broke up. The break-up of the marriage ..................................................................................... XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37.
with us. (wish) . ....................................................................................................................................
. 39.
40. You should pay your bill before you leave the hotel. (paid)
C. the social development
. ....................................................................................................................................
D. the rank in the society 29. In the past, for formal ceremonies men wore
.
A. costumes in purple or yellow not like the King B. a long gown and a turban in black or brown C. costumes made of red cotton or silk D. dresses in blue as petty court officials .
A. promote traditional costumes B. encourage modern-looking suits C. replace traditional suits by business ones change EXCEPT that
31. A. the gowns have different colours on the upper part B. we can see a shaped collar in the front C. the two inner gowns cannot be seen D. the outer gown has four equal parts on its lower section 32.
meaning to
gown A. a long dress worn on formal occasions B.
(had) . ....................................................................................................................................
B. formal ceremonies
D.
he?)
. ....................................................................................................................................
A. the difference between men and women
30. Traditional festivals
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38. Does your father go to work at 6.00 every day? 28. In the past, the colour was used to represent
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C. a long piece of clothing worn by judges
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B
C
D
16. A lot of articles about the environment have written by my classmates. I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. helps
B. provides
C. documents
D. laughs
2. A. match
B. chair
C. character
D. church
A
B. rhinoceros
C. wildlife
D. leopard
4. A. competition
B. discovery
C. domestic
D. reserve
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
Patient:
A. requested
B. applied
C. applied to
D. related
more time now to help you with your lesson.
A. have
B. had
C. would have
D. had had
7. People in Bac Ninh province believe that if the tug-of-war team facing the east wins, it will bring bumper crops and good luck, and that the situation will be just the if the team facing the west wins. A. different
B. same
8. Traditional games A. were used 9. Money
C. other
D. opposite
as an effective but simple educational method for centuries. B. used to used
C. had used
D. have been used
C. is used for
D. used to
buying or selling goods
A. use
B. is used to
10. The English men are not used
on the right hand side of the street.
A. to drive B. to driving
C. for driving
D. drive
11. The folk of top spinning still attracts city children despite the of modern games such as bowling, skateboarding, billiards and video games. A. game 12.
B. ceremony
C. activity
-of-war game was also of humanity in December 2015. A. realised
D. enjoyment
as a UNESCO cultural intangible heritage
B. recognised
C. allowed
D. seen
13. I am accustomed to doing morning exercises. A. used to do
B. being used to do
C. using to do
D. used to doing
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. The room is such dirty that it needs cleaning immediately. A
B
C
D
D
od morning
A. I am fine. Thank you.
B. I feel very bored.
C. I have got a bad cough
D. I want to know it, too.
18. disease like -
5. The first university that the western educational system was built in Hanoi, in 1919 with the medicine school and 1933 with the law school. 6. I wish he
C
17.
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. colony
B
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
A. I would love to. C.
idea.
incredible.
D. You must like apple.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. Both male and female students in my class perform very well. A. assign
B. work
C. communicate
20.
D. entertain pursue a career.
A. attempt
B. attach
C. achieve
D. want
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. Many people are afraid that computers with superhuman intelligence will destroy humanity. A. awareness
B. perception
C. stupidity
D. wisdom
22. Speakers are too bulky. You cannot put them in your bag or your pocket. A. giant
B. heavy
C. large
D. tiny
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. The most famous diary in English was written by Samuel Pepys. It gives a detailed and interesting (23) _ of everyday life in England between 1660 and 1669. Pepys wrote about important news stories of the time, like diseases, an enemy navy (24) up the river Thames, and the Great Fire of London. He also wrote about himself, even about his faults he often slept during church or (25) at the pretty girls. He described his home life- a quarrel with his wife and how they became friends again, his worry about her illness. Pepys liked not only books, but also music, the theater, card (26) , and parties with good food and plenty of fun. Pepys was a busy man who had many important jobs. He was Member of Parliament and president of the Royal Society. He is also (27) for his work for the British Navy. 23. A. description
B. letter
C. notice
D. report
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B. flying
C. running
D. sailing
25. A. looked
B. prayed
C. talked
D. said
26. A. battles 27. A. received
B. games B. remembered
C. matches C. reminded
D. plays D. reported
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. THE VANISHING INVENTION
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Since the claims were made, nothing more has been heard about this fabulous technology. There is no explanation for the disappearance anywhere on the Internet, apart from a list of similar inventions which have also vanished. An inventor from the Philippines called Daniel Dingel developed a water- fuelled car but was arrested and sentenced to 20 years in prison. If this technology were to become widely available, it would prove disastrous for petrol station owners and would also save the planet from the impending environmental catastrophes.
40. I missed you, so I phoned you more often. (missing)
(Source: blip://www.autoenglish.org) meaning to
substitute A. addition
B. alternative
C. imitation
29. Which of the following is NOT true abo
. D. solution
invention?
A. It happens at atmospheric temperature. B. It imitates something in nature. C. It requires no electricity. D. It uses enzymes to break down water. 30.
it A. enzyme
31.
refers to B. molybdenum
meaning to
vanished A. appeared
. C. petrol
B. produced
C. introduced
D. water . D. invented
32. It is stated in the passage that water-fuelled cars may contribute to A. save energy
B. save environment
C. save money
D. save time
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33. Sally finally managed to get a job. Sally finally succeeded . .............................................................................................. 34.
restaurant. I certainly . ..................................................................................................................
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continued.
In 1998, a Valencian professor made an amazing claim. Professor Antonio Cervilla discovered how to use water as a substitute for petrol. The scientist said that you could drive from Bilbao to Valencia on just half a litre of water. His invention uses a molybdenum compound to break down water into hydrogen and oxygen. Unlike other methods, no electricity is required and the reaction happens at atmospheric temperature. This impressive technology is based on the way plant enzymes break down water. The use of molybdenum is the perfect choice because, although rare, it is cheap and found all around the planet.
28.
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(If)
. .................................................................................................................................... 38.
(could) . ....................................................................................................................................
39.
(then) . .................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................
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I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
B
C
D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 17.
1. A. determine
B. combine
C. sunshine
D. underline
Patient:
2. A. threaten
B. pleasure
C. heat
D. head
A. After midnight.
B. For a week
C. Last month
D. Three times a day
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
18.
3. A. understand
B. imagine
C. develop
D. consider
Patient:
4. A. behave
B. damage
C. surprise
D. event
A. All up to you.
B. My pleasure
C. No, thanks.
D. Of course
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. 5. Mary was very unhappy last week, but she has A. cheered up
B. made out
6.
C. believed in
B. view
7. This place is so A. delicious
D. came up
C. signal
B. convenient
C popular
20.
D. exciting
B. greenest
D. that cities at your feet, with D. green mostly
B. longer
12. Let me know when you come to Hoi An and
C. mostly long _
D. longest .
A. take you out
B. bring you around
C. show you around
D. cheer you up
13. Visitors can take a free boat from Manhattan to Staten Island for a great the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline. A. view
B. sight
C. scene
of
D. landscape
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. Having achieved highest score, our team was rewarded the first prize. A
B
C
D
15. She is looking forward to go to France to visit her relatives there.
B. equity
C. fairness
D. similarity
21. A digital camera is convenient as it is quick to view and delete as well as easy to transfer photos to a computer.
A. advantages
D. helpful
11. Opened in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco still ranks among the top 10 bridge spans in the world. A. long
D. the same
B. inexpensive
C. uninteresting D. useless
22. Even the best invention may have drawbacks. A laptop, for example, is expensive so many people cannot afford it.
.
C enjoyable
C. different
anned discrimination at work. A. bias
A. harmful
C. mostly green
10. It is considered that life in a city is wonderful and B. boring
B. similar
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
in Ho Chi Minh City. C. what
9. When you want to relax, have one of the more than 40% green space and open water to enjoy.
A. funny
A. variable
D. sign
with the non-stop flow of customers who come and enjoy pho.
B. which
A. greener
19. Women do not yet have equal rights in the family in this area.
of a good and sunny life.
8. Hanoi also offers a nightlife as exciting as A. it
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
now.
is the A. indicator
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VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. For many young people, sport is a (23) part of school life and being in one of the school teams and playing in matches is very important. If (24) is in a team, it means a lot of extra training and often spending a Saturday or Sunday away from home since many matches are played then. It (25) also involve traveling to other towns to play against other school teams and then staying after the match for a meal or a drink. Sometimes, parents, friends or other students will travel with the team to support their own team. When a school team (26) another one, it is the whole school that feels proud, not only the players. It can also mean that a school becomes well-known for being good at certain sports and pupils from that school may end up playing (27) national and international teams so that the school has some really famous names associated with it. 23. A. famous
B. popular
C. strange
D. smart
24. A. anyone 25. A. ought
B. everyone B. should
C. someone C. must
D. no one D. might
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B. wins
C. beats
D. loses
27. A. up
B. to
C. for
D. beside
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. People in cities all over the world shop in supermarkets. Who decides what you buy in the supermarket? Do you decide? Does the supermarket decide? When you enter the supermarket, you see shelves full of food. You walk in the aisles between the shelves. You push a shopping cart and put your food in it. You probably hear soft, slow music as you walk along the aisles. If you hear fast music, you walk quickly. The supermarket plays slow music. You walk slowly and have more time to buy things. Maybe you go to the meat department first. There is some meat on sale, and you want to find it. The manager of the supermarket knows where customers enter the meat department, away from where the customers enter. You have to walk by all the expensive meat before you find the cheaper meat. Maybe you will buy some of the expensive meat instead of meat on sale. Most of the food in supermarkets is very attractive. It all says buy. 28. According to the passage, music can
customers.
A. motivate
B. have an effect on
C. tell the mood of 29.
D. make customers happy
The author asks if you decide
in supermarkets.
A. how to buy
B. what to buy
C. the things sold
D. when things are sold
30. In the supermarket, there
.
A. is a shopping cart
B. places with food
C. are full shopping carts
D. are shelves with food
31. What separates shelves in supermarkets? A. the space near the entrance B. the space between shelves C. the space at one side of the supermarket D. the space between the upper and lower shelves 32. Which of the following is NOT true about supermarkets? A. They play soft and slow music B. They put cheaper meat near the entrance C. They want their customers to buy expensive meat D. Customers do not have to listen to fast music X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. ill.
33.
Unless . ........................................................................................................................ 34. The doctor told him that he work too hard. You . ............................................................................................................................ 35. Those pictures are beautiful.
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ish the work today. ..
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37. It is high time for us to go home. (went) . .................................................................................................................................... 38.
(unless) . ....................................................................................................................................
39. The question was so difficult that no one could answer it. (too) . .................................................................................................................................... 40.
(If) . ....................................................................................................................................
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I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Take these tablets and it should clear up in a few
A.
am sorry.
C. No way.
D. Not at all.
18.
1. A. liked
B. wrapped
C. travelled
D. worked
Doctor:
2. A. species
B. benefit
C. essential
D. generation
A. Take it home with you.
B. Take it back to me.
C. Take it twice per day.
D. Take as much as you can.
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. entertainment
B. traditional
C. illiterate
D. communicate
4. A. traditional
B. historical
C. facility
D. television
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. 5. We turned off the radio _ A. because
the boring program.
B. because of
6. Take the clothes
B. on
A. repair
C. repairing
B. unless
9. A. was stolen 10. This morning while I A. waited
A. fed up
11. She wants to look
D. stole
C. had waited
D. was waiting
in her wedding reception.
A. natural
B. naturally
12. Have you got an idea A. how
C. nature
D. natured
we should do to deal with this matter? B. where
fed up
C. what
D. why
the same thing everyday?
A. of doing
B. with doing
C. with do
D. on doing
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. By the time babies will be seven months old, they can sit up without support. A
B
C
D
15. You are always driving your car such fast that you often cause accidents. A
B
C
D
16. The computer is said to be one of the wonder of human beings in modern life. A
B
C
D
B. comes up
C. comes in
D. comes into
B. pessimistic B. childish
C. satisfied C. energetic
D. unhappy D. sensitive
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
for the bus, the rain stopped. B. have waited
D. raise
22. Miss Walker was a mature lady when she married.
D. so
C. stolen
C. lessen
D. repaired
last night.
B. was stealing
B. reduce
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
A. annoyed
C. when
My bicycle
A. decrease
20. I feel extremely depressed as conflict occurs frequently amongst generations in my family.
21. I was really depressed about his winning the election, like a lot of people.
nobody sends him for a doctor.
A. if
19. Consuming too much junk food increases the risk of obesity.
D. up
? It leaks quite badly.
B. to repair
8. The child will die
13.
D. in spite of
C. in
7. When are you going to get the roof
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
A. comes on
C. however
and hang it up before it gets wrinkled.
A. off
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All of us use energy every day - for transportation, cooking, (23) and cooling rooms, manufacturing, lighting, and entertainment. The choices we make about how we use energy - turning machines off when not using them or choosing to buy energy (24) appliances - impact our environment and our lives. There are many things we can do to use less energy and use it more wisely. Two main ways to (25) energy are energy conservation and energy efficiency. Turning the light (26) when you leave the room and recycling aluminum cans are both ways of conserving energy. Energy efficiency is the use of technology that requires less energy to perform the same function. A compact fluorescent light bulb that uses less energy than an ordinary bulb to produce the same (27) of light is an example of energy efficiency. 23. A. airing
B. hotting
C. decorating
D. heating
24. A. efficient
B. efficiency
C. efficiently
D. effective
25. A. store
B. produce
C. use
D. save
26. A. off 27. A. amount
B. on B. number
C. in C. speed
D. out D. source
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(If) . ....................................................................................................................................
38.
(have)
A number of different energy sources are used every day. Burning of fossil fuel is a main energy source. Sources other than this fossil fuel are known as alternative energy sources and there are several of them being used every day.
39. The bridge might be built in a hurry. (build)
First of all is water. Water energy can be harnessed to perform work by using waterwheels. In a hydroelectric plant the running or falling water spins a generator to create electricity.
40. You really should be able to dress yourself by now. (time)
Not only does water spin a wheel, but wind can do so as well. Windmills work in the same manner as a waterwheel. Windmills are used as wind turbines that can generate electricity. The internal heat of the earth is another energy source. It is called geothermal energy. Geothermal energy can be used to heat homes and produce electricity. Solar energy is often thought to be sunlight. Sunlight is full of energy. People are finding new ways to harness the power of sunlight. One major way is to trap or concentrate sunlight with the use of solar panels. This trapped sunlight can be used to heat homes and water. Also solar cells are devices that convert sunlight into electric energy. 28. Which of the following is a device that converts sunlight into electric energy? A. Solar cells
B. Solar panels
C. Converters
D. Hydro panels
29. Which of the following is a tool used to trap or concentrate sunlight to be used for energy? A. Solar cells
B. Solar panels
C. Solar devices D. Solar censors
30. Which of the following is NOT an alternative source of energy? A. Water
B. Wind
C. Sun
D. Plants
31. Sources of energy other than fossil fuel are called which of the following? A. Alternative sources of energy
B. Geothermal energy
C. Solar energy
D. Water energy
32. Water energy can be harnessed by using which of the following tools? A. Windmills
B. Waterwheels
C. Aqua cells
D. Hydroelectric wheels
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car. In spite . ....................................................................................................................... 34.
it. It was . .........................................................................................................................
35.
rained. ......................................
36.
does. My mother . .................................................................................................................
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I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. Arctic
B. igloo
C. loudspeaker
D. sitting
2. A. books
B. photographs
C. understands
D. maps
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A
decide what for to study. B
C
D
16. The visitor can both choose the normal train or the express which stops at major stations. A
B
C
17.
B. language
C. education
D. preservation
B:
4. A. habitat
B. possession
C. property
D. recognize
A. Why not?
OK
C. Yes, it is.
D. I am not sure.
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
3. A. economic
5. Mr Miller hates
10
18.
.
A. being kept waiting
B. to be waiting
A. Will I get better soon?
B. Will I be checked for temperature?
C. being waited
D. to wait
C. Will it be painful afterwards?
D. Will there be any side effects?
6. She said
and asked if she could get me anything.
A. she would be going shopping
B. she was going shopping
C. she will go shopping
D. she is going shopping
7. Most underdeveloped countries are in A. need 8.
B. lack
of technical assistance. C excess
D. shortage
told me this refused to give his name. A. The man whom
B. The man whom was
C. The man who was
D. The man who
9. I had no sooner closed the door A. as 10.
C. than
D. when
he has continued to work on his thesis. A. Although all these problems
B. Even though there are problems
C. Despite all these problems 11. You will become ill A. until 12. It is no use
D. In spite of there are problems you stop working so hard like that.
B. when to school if you
A. going / do not ready C. going / are not ready 13. Did you remember anything A. interested
B. interesting
C. if
D. unless to work hard.
A. heavy
B. destructive
C. harmful
D. serious
20. Water pollution is a result of dumping pollutants such as detergents, pesticides, oil, and other chemicals in rivers, which makes the water unclean. B. stuffs
C. contaminants
D. wastes
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. We greatly respect our teacher for all of the best things that she brought to us. A. look up to
B. look forwards
C. look for
D. look down on
22. I regretted not to buy those trendy shoes because of lack of money. A. shortage
B. abundance
C. scarcity
D. deficiency
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. ULTRALIGHT AIRPLANES
B. to go / do not ready D. go / are not ready at the party? C. interests
19. We are facing severe environmental pollution despite the fact that many world organizations are working hard to reduce it.
A. substances
somebody started knocking on it.
B. that
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
D. to interest
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
An ultralight airplane is very different from a traditional airplane. It looks (23) a lawn chair with wings, weighs no more than 254 pounds, flies (24) 60 miles an hour, and carries about 5 gallons of fuel. Most ultralights are sold as kits and take about 40 hours (25) . Flying an ultralight is so easy (26) a pilot with no experience can fly one. Accidents are (27) fatal or even serious because the ultralight lands so slowly and gently and carries so little fuel. Some models now have parachutes attached, while others have parachute packs, which pilots can wear.
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B. as
C. if
D. though
24. A. about
B. up to
C. for
D. in
B. to assemble
C. assembled
D. assemble
26. A. as 27. A. always
B. for B. sometimes
C. that C. rarely
D. to D. occasionally
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. It is a computer drawing of the plane of the future. British engineers and scientists have published plans for a new hypersonic plane called the A2. It will be very fast. At the moment, a flight from London in the UK to Sydney in Australia take about twenty-one hours but with the A2 the same flight will take about four hours. The flight will fly at 4,5000 kilometres per hour and will fly at an altitude of over 10,000 metres. It will carry 300 passengers but it have
pollution. In the future, will people travel from London to Australia about 28. How many passengers can it carry? B. 2,000
C. 300
D. 2020
29. How much does a ticket for the flight from London to Sydney cost? A. very cheap
B. very expensive C. about £2,000 D. free
30. How long does it take the A2 plane to fly from London to Sydney? A. about twenty-one hours
B. about four hours
C. about one hours
D. about six hours
31. What is the speed of the plane? A. At 4,5000 kilometres per hour
B. At 5,4000 kilometres per hour
C. At 10,000 kilometres per hour
D. At 66,000 kilometres per hour
32. What is the altitude of the flight? A. over 10,000 metres
B. over 300 metres
C. over 2,000 metres
D. over 4,5000 metres
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. station.
33.
If my husband . ........................................................................................................... 34.
Bill. Bill doubted . ...............................................................................................................
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A. 500
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37.
(suggested) . ....................................................................................................................................
38. Ba is too young to see horror films. (enough) . .................................................................................................................................... 39. They should quit smoking. (better) . .................................................................................................................................... 40. They once started these machines by hand. (used) . ....................................................................................................................................
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B
C
D
16. The purpose of volunteer work is to help poor people how improving their life. I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. taste
B. swallow
C. player
D. major
2. A. element
B. preservation
C. emission
D. gesture
A
B. cosmetic
C. ancestry
D. delicate
4. A. exhaust
B. occur
C. fluorish
D. garbage
A.
B. used to having
C. was use to having
D. was used to have
6.
A. At 8
B. By bus or car.
C. Just in time.
D. Nearly 20 minutes.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
bamboo pole
the
19. humans live in harmony with nature.
A. across
B. on
C. at
D. above
7. Despite changes brought on by industrialisation and modernisation, shoulder poles the main carries of 80 percent of the rural population. A. remain
B. continue
C. exist
D. stay
8. Many people in our village are still A. unhealthy
B. traditional
funny
B. almost
funny
because playing these
11. He usually
D. most
C. bring
D. make
fun
B. behave
C. collect
12. Women have walked dozens of kilometres to market kilogram loads with shoulder poles for generations. A. to carry
B. to be carried
13. The little girl started to _ A. go out
B. act out
C. carrying
twenty- or thirtyD. carry D. cry out
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. To begin with I did advertisements for TV and film, that was fine but not serious acting. B
C
C variety
D. plenty
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. state-owned enterprise. A. private-owned
B. public limited
C. privately-owned
D. government-owned
A. follows
D. imagine
each part of the story. C. play out
B. abundance
22. My grandma usually takes care of us when my parents are away on business.
himself by playing hike and seek or flying kites.
A. entertains
D. cooperate with
21.
C. almost fun
life. B. take
B. fall in love with
C. agree with
A. difference
D. illiterate
10. Traditional games A. play
A. coexist peacefully with
20. WWF was set up in 1961 and had its operations in areas such as the preservation of biological diversity.
write. C. creative
9. We like playing tug-of-war and cat and mouse games games with the friends is .
A
my pleasure. D. Take your time.
18. -
shoulders.
A. most
mention it.
C. £35.
now.
A. used to have
D
B:
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. 5. Huyen My
C
17.
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. irrigate
B
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
D
B. abandons
C. concerns
D. bothers.
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Many people prefer (23) to developed countries like US, UK, Canada and Australia where (24) facilities are available in terms of medical, education, security and employment. The end result is that those people settle over there and those places become overcrowded. Difference between the number of people who are leaving the country and the number of people who enter narrows down which (25) to more demand for food, clothes, energy and homes. This gives (26) to shortage of resources. Though the overall population remains the same, it just (27) the density of population making that place simply overcrowded.
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23. A. to move
B. moving
C. to moving
D. move than
24. A. most
B. the best
C. the most
D. best
25. A. causes
B. leads
C. results
D. brings
26. A. a rise 27. A. has influence
B. rising B. affects
C. rise C. has impact
D. rises D. has affect
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31. We can inferred from paragraph 2 that the classic Vietnamese coffee served in Ho Chi Minh City may be . A. colourless
B. often hot
C. sweet
D. light
32. The for women promises that by drinking this type of coffee women may have all of the following EXCEPT that . A. they will have perfect skin B. they will keep their skin lively
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
C. they will become more interested in the life D. they will be more successful in their life
Ho Chi Minh City is a metropolis where life is very busy and in a hurry. The best way to enjoy the balance in your mind in such a busy city is to sit on the balcony of one of the numerous coffee houses scattered throughout the city. In this way you will be out of the crowd but able to look down on the street below. You will also be drinking the beverage that must be at least partly responsible for the kinetic energy that has transformed this city into one of the busiest commercial centres of Southeast Asia in just 20 years - it is coffee. The classic Vietnamese coffee served in this city comprises strong coffee, dripped from a small metal filter into a cup containing a quarter as much sweetened condensed milk, then stirred and poured over ice in a glass. th
Coffee was introduced to Vietnam by the French in the late 19 century, but the country quickly became a big exporter. At Trung Nguyen Coffee - the Vietnamese equivalent of Starbucks, with a chain of cafés across the city - the coffee menu stretches to five pages. The varieties of Vietnamese coffee drinks produced by Trung Nguyen deserve exploration. They come with different bean
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33. John has not had his hair cut for over six months. It is . ............................................................................................................................ 34.
class. Maria wishes . .............................................................................................................
35. Would you like me to finish the work tonight? ........ 35. You may get hungry on the train, so take some sandwiches. In . ............................................................................................................................... XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37. I visited a few friends while I was in Manchester. (called) . ....................................................................................................................................
or women with the promise that drinking this type of coffee would maintain perfect skin and a life of
38. What are you trying to say? (getting)
28. Coffee is considered
39. I must go to the dentist, and get my teeth taken care of. (seen)
.
. ....................................................................................................................................
A. the symbol of the busy and hurried life
40. A committee has been established to examine the question. (set)
B. part of the French culture C.
. ....................................................................................................................................
. ....................................................................................................................................
exports
D. part of the kinetic energy of Ho Chi Minh City 29. All of the following are true about Trung Nguyen Coffee EXCEPT that A. its recipes stretches to five pages B. it is considered equivalent to Starbucks in Vietnam C. It offers several types of coffee for customers to enjoy D. some types have impressive names 30. When you sit on the balcony of a coffee shop enjoying a cup of coffee, you can A. drink Starbucks coffee B. taste all types of the classic Vietnamese coffee C. relax for a while D. watch the busiest commercial centres of Southeast Asia
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B. traveled
C. seemed
D. stared
2. A. hour
B. humour
C. health
D. happy
C. formal
D. sculpture
5. A. industry
B. understand
C. engineer
D. competition
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. found
found
A. searched
B. was discovering
C. had searched for
A. which theories
B. whose theories
A. whom
C. that his theories
B. that
9. The windows
C. which
D. who
yesterday.
A. were cleaned
B. was cleaned
C. cleaned
D. had cleaned
lost. A. If we brought
11.
brought
we had planned everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong. A. Although
B. Despite
A. we go
C. Because
D. Because of
to the meeting 30 minutes early yesterday. B. us going
C. us go
13.
D. us to go
Lan. Tom
her earlier.
A. apologized to Lan for phoning
B. thanked to Lan for not phoning
C. apologized to Lan for not phoning
D. thanked Lan for phoning
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. We were advised not drinking the water in the bottle. A
B
C
B. Good test!
C. Good luck!
D. Good way!
A. sea plants
B. sea mammals
C. water life
D. sea creatures
20. In 1986, the organization changed its name to World Wide Fund for Nature. However, it has operated under the original name in the US and Canada. A. old
B. former
C. first
D. ancient
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21.
concentrate on my work because of the noise caused by my children. A. focus
B. abandon
C. neglect
A. progressive
D. allow
conservative. B. traditional
C. retrogressive
D. conventional
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
B. Had we brought
brought
12. Mr. Liming wanted
D. Thank you
22. My grandp
10. C. If we
C. Never mind
19. The beach was heavily polluted because of the amount of waste left there. All this rubbish is killing fish and other marine life
D. was searching for
D. who theories
B. I wish so
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
finding
nobody was really to blame.
D
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changed our way of seeing the universe, did not learn to read until he
8. It was a kind of accident for
C
,
A. Good job!
a route to the Indies, Columbus discovered America.
7. Einstein, was ten.
D
18.
a cure for cancer. B.
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17. -
B. announce
find
C
B
A. By no means
4. A. annual
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II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
6. While he
B
THI
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ANH
D
15. Jackson was going to study all night, but he declined our invitation to dinner.
The increased loss of the ecosystems (23) wetlands, wildlife, rainforests, coral reefs, aquatic life forms, and grasslands are highly influenced by overpopulation. It is out of overpopulation that activities (24) as excessive agriculture, environmental pollution, and extensive land development have become more and more intensive. rainforest only cover about 6% of the surface and project it may even become (25) in the next four decades judged by the current rate of vegetation removal, logging, and deforestation. Besides, due to environmental pollution, 30% of the ocean reefs have been lost because of acidification and global warming (26) 1980. Also, (27) half of the original wetlands have been lost. 23. A. include
B. including
C. includes
D. included
24. A. like
B. such
C. so
D. many
25. A. more
B. most
C. less
D. lest
26. A. in
B. for
C. about
D. since
27. A. more than
B. more
C. as
D. so
177 IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
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educational system was affected by many cultures, of which the Chinese and French had most significant influence.
B. several new schools and colleges were established
The Imperial Academy the first university in Vietnam was built in 1076 under Emperor Ly Nhan Tong for the education of sons of royalty and other high ranking officials. In 1252, the college was opened to students from various backgrounds.
D. students only used the national language at home
Before the French came, the old-type Mandarin system administered Vietnam for ation, it was converted from a Confucian system into a Western-oriented one. In order to participate in the service under the French rule, the Vietnamese had to convert to the French system and were required to know the French language. In addition, they had to have a good facility with the new version of their language instead of the traditional Chinese characters which had been in use for hundreds of years. At the beginning of 1900, the whole system was revised. An educational system of three levels was established; elementary, secondary, and infant education. In addition, the use of the national language (Quoc Ngu) was added to the curriculum. Emphasis was placed on rote learning, class discipline and other French educational methods. Several new schools and colleges were established. Accordingly, French became the second language of much importance to the students. 28. When the French tool control of Vietnamese education, they A.
C. the system had three levels X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33.
The date . ..................................................................................................................... 34. The garage is going to repair the car for us next week. We are going . ............................................................................................................. 35. The bus takes longer than the train. The train . .................................................................................................................... 36.
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37. Quite by chance, Brenda met Philip at the station. (ran) . ....................................................................................................................................
. 38.
administration
29. We can infer from the passage that in the French education system in Vietnam,
.
B. the traditional Chinese characters have been widely used C. the national language is the first language and French is the second one D. students with different academic levels could attend the Imperial Academy since 1252 meaning to
.
A. learning something to repeat it from memory B. learning the national language in three education levels C. learning class discipline D. learning the Mandarin Chinese for a while 31. In the past, Vietnam enjoyed a relatively high standard of education with
C. the effects of the Chinese culture D. the reign of Emperor Ly Nhan Tong
40. How can you bear so much traffic noise? (put) . ....................................................................................................................................
A. the Confucian system was banned in the beginning
B. the establishment of the Imperial Academy
pt the facts! (face) . ....................................................................................................................................
D. made Vietnamese people follow a Western-oriented education
A. the education of sons of royalty
(over) . ....................................................................................................................................
39.
C. kept the old-type Mandarin system and the French education
rote learning
months. .......
B. converted the French system into the Confucian one
30.
again.
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B
C
D
16. The sun is so bright for us to look directly. I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. sword
B. remove
C. absorb
D. normal
2. A. bob
B. hob
C. bomb
D. lob
A
3. A. enthusiast
B. category
C. household
D. conical
4. A. disaster
B. bamboo
C. habitat
D. curriculum
5. Trang An Landscape Complex is renowned for its diverse ecosystem, unique natural beauty and characteristics. B. geological
C. environmental
A. area
B. setting
A. middle
C. complex
B. point
D. ecological
_ with marble roads, that connect each
7. The Thang Long imperial Citadel was the centuries without interruption.
D. building
of political power for nearly seven C. system
D. centre
8. In 1978, the south and north Cat Tien parks were put A. of 9. It
B. under C. above
A. I know so.
B. said
10. The public suggested that the factories
C. would be said B. would be equipped
C. should equip
D. should be equipped
11. The local government suggested _ 12. It
B. to build
a road through the Nam Cat Tien National Park. C. building
D. being built
A. reported B. was reported B. should cause
C. could report
D. had been reported
foreign tourists come back to Vietnam again. C. will make
D. should make
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. Lan often arrives at the office at nine A B C morning.
because the storm, she was late this D
right.
18. A. So do I.
B. I think so, too.
C. Neither do I.
neither.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19.
missions use of renewable natural resources, and promoting the reduction of pollution. A. jobs
B. careers
C. tasks
D. actions
20. Air pollution is a consequence of fossil fuel burning by motor vehicles, factories, aircraft and rockets. B. example
C. harm
D. result
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. Domestic violence is strictly forbidden all over the world. A. permitted
B. limited
C. restricted
D. prohibited
22. Jane found herself in conflict with her parents over her future career. A. disagreement
that some foreigners had collected rubbish on Cat Ba Beach.
13. The most important thing is that we A. cause
D. is said
_ with waste treatment system.
A. would equip
A. build
D. with
B. I think not.
C. Well, I hope so.
A. product protection.
that China dug up the ocean floor to build artificial islands.
A. says
D
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III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
A. geology
C
17.
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
6. The Ho Dynasty Citadel has a palace palace.
B
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
B. harmony
C. controversy
D. fighting
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. The Vietnamese are known to be polite, hospitable and sensitive. They have a casual and friendly (23) They are always open to visits from friends. Drop-in visits are welcome. The Vietnamese are very (24) to their family. When they (25) you a gift, the Vietnamese will usually speak lightly about it. Even though it Is an expensive gift, they may pretend it is of no great monetary value. With 4,000 years of civilization, the Vietnamese are proud people who like to recite to a myth that they are descendants of an angel and a dragon.
181 If you happen to be in their homes at meal time, the Vietnamese will probably invite you to sit down and share whatever food is (26) . Let them know that you enjoy their food is one way in successfully building a better relationship with them. When they invite you to their homes for a meal, celebration, or special occasion, some (27) - usually food, fruits, chocolate or liquors family. 23. A. tradition
B. feature
C. culture
D. manner
24. A. closed
B. closing
C. close
D. being closed
25. A. offer
B. carry
C. send
D. sell
26. A. good 27. A. gifts
B. present B. invitations
C. available C. offers
D. delicious D. situations
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Mexico City is growing quickly. In 1970, the city had about 9 million people. Now it has over 17 million. All these people are causing problems for the city. There are not enough jobs. Also, there is not enough housing. Large families have to live together in small homes. Many homes do not have water. They also do not have bathrooms or electricity. The Mexican government is worried about all these problems. It is working hard to make life better in the city. Why is Mexico City growing so fast? Where are all these people coming from? They are coming to the city from the country. Life is hard on the farms in Mexico. Most people on farms have to live a very simple life. They have no extra money for modern things. People think life in the city must be better. So they leave their farms and move to Mexico City. All around the world, large cities have the same problems. One of them is air pollution. Mexico City has pad air. It is dirty and unhealthy. Cars are one reason for the dirty air. Many Mexicans now own their own cars and drive in the city. The factories in the area also cause air pollution. These factories put a lot of smoke into the air. It is not easy to clean up the air in a large city. The government has to make new laws, and everyone has to help.
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C. Factories put a lot of smoke into the air. D. Price of cars is cheap. 29. What do government have to do to make air cleaner? A. Increase in car tax. B. Making new laws C. Forcing factories to stop putting smoke into air D. Ban driving in the city.
B. more than half of one in 1970. C. less than twice times in 1970. D. less than in 1970
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A. It is worried about all problems
B. It supplies more electricity
C. It offers more jobs
D. It is working hard
32. Why do most people on farms have to live a very simple life? A. Their life is hard on farms. B. Life in the city is better. C. They leave their farms and move to Mexico City. D. They cannot make money. X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33. This flower is very beautiful! How .............................................................................................................................! 34. Somebody stole his watch yesterday. His watch . .................................................................................................................. 35. The last time she had a swim was five years ago. .. 36.
morning. .......................................................................................................................
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37.
(got) . ....................................................................................................................................
38. Our class football team lost the match, so we tried to encourage them. (up) . .................................................................................................................................... 39. 40.
B. Many Mexicans have their own cars and drive in the city now.
population is
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A. Mexico City has pad air
A. nearly twice as many as one in 1970.
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31. What is Mexican government doing to make life better in the city?
28. Why cars are a reason for air pollution?
30.
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(while) . ....................................................................................................................................
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ptop rather than a -
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. compose
B. opponent
C. wholesale
D. colony
2. A. epidemic
B. illegal
C. education
D. competitor
3. A. annual
B. announce
C. formal
D. sculpture
4. A. industry
B. understand
C. engineer
D. competition
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. when they heard the little boy singing a love song.
A. laughing
B. to laugh
6. The next train
D. laughed
at 7 p.m., so get ready now.
A. leaves 7.
C. laugh
B. is leaving
C. will leave
A. In
B. On
C. At
A. success
D. From D. successive
If I A. meet
10. -
B. met
happy.
C. had met
D. have met
does it take you to go to school? - About half an hour.
A. How many
B. How far
C. How much
11. My dog as well as my cats A. eat A. who
C. has eaten
B. which either
D. have eaten
C. her
B. so
D. whose
.
I
C. neither do I
D. neither am I
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. Sarah regretted not to say goodbye to her friends when they left the city. A
B
C
15. Seldom did her classmates and she go on a picnic with together. A
B
C
D
16. Our class will visit the teacher when we will have free time. A
B
C
right.
B. There is no hope about it.
C. Well, that sounds interesting.
more.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. The natural environment has been seriously influenced and degraded by human activities through many decades. A. worsened
B. damaged
C. destroyed
D. reduced
C. sharp
D. abrupt
20. Global warming is the gradual greenhouse effect. B. slow
A. close family
members.
B. traditional family C. nuclear family
D. large family
22. Our mother encourages us to be open-minded about new opinions and experiences. A. optimistic
B. elegant
C. close-knit
D. narrow-minded
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. UP, UP AND AWAY!
father owns the biggest shop in the area.
13. My father is not interested in tennis and A. I
D. How long
twice a day.
B. eats
12. This is the girl
A. Of course.
21. If you live in an extended family
C. successfully
9.
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VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
actors in Vietnam.
B. successful
D. What a wise choice
A. steady
D. has left
Christmas Eve, people often have parties late at midnight.
8. He became one of the most
B. I hope so
C. What a pity 18.
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
5. They
A. Congratulation
D
D
Martin Halstead is only 19, but he already (23) an airline company. Alpha One Airways will make its first flight on 14 December this year. The plane will fly (24) the Isle of Man (an island between England and Ireland) to Edinburg, the capital of Scotland. It (25) a lot of passengers because it is a small plane. The journey will take the flight. Will the company (26) money? Nobody knows but most people think that Martin Halstead (27) successful one day. 23. A. has
B. owns
C. gets
D. makes
24. A. from
B. in
C. on
D. at
25. A. take
B. carry
C. lift
D. pull
26. A. get 27. A. is
B. refund B. will
C. pay C. will be
D. make D. was
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The massive complex features hundreds of monuments and ruins, such as the Forbidden Purple City, once the residence of the royal family and badly damaged during the Vietnam War, the Imperial City, royal tombs, the flag tower, pagodas, temples, a library and museum. Hue, located on the banks of the Huong River, also known as the Perfume River) is about a hundred kilometres north of Da Nang. Among the most impressive monuments in this former grand imperial capital are the Ngo Mon Gate of the Imperial City which once was exclusively used by the royal family and their servants and soldiers, the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang as well as the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. In feet, many of the monuments surrounding the royal buildings were constructed in the early 19th Forbidden City. The wall that surroundings the citadel is six metres high and two and a half kilometres long. The historical complex is known not only for its rich architecture but also for its beautiful landscape setting. Overall, the site is quite spectacular. Avoid Hue between October and December as it gets most of its rain from the northeast monsoon during that period. This small city is also famous for its imperial-style cuisine. 28. All of the following are advantages of Hue EXCEPT
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D. the wall that surrounds the citadel is as big as the Great Wall in China X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33. She had never been so unhappy before. She was unhappier . .................................................................................................... 34. It was so late that nothing could be done. It was too . ................................................................................................................... 35. He left school and then joined the army. After . .......................................................................................................................... 36. The leak was repaired by the plumber this morning. The plumber . .............................................................................................................. XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37. The water is highly polluted. We cannot swim in this part of the river. (because) . .................................................................................................................................... 38. Mr. Minh is admired. He dedicates all his life to protecting environment. (since) . .................................................................................................................................... 39.
B. the art of cooking
(when) . ....................................................................................................................................
40.
C. the last three months of the year
(after) . ....................................................................................................................................
D. its beauty of natural setting .
A. has its buildings built during the region of King Gia Long B. is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site C. was built by thirteen Nguyen kings from 1802 to 1945 D. is located on the left bank of the Perfume River 30. The Hue Citadel needs the work of restoration because of
.
A. the northeast monsoon B. its rich architecture C. the period from 1802 to 1945 D. the damage during the war 31. All of the following are mentioned as features of the Hue Citadel EXCEPT A. the Temple of Literature
B. the royal tombs
C. a library and museum 32. We can infer from the passage that
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C. the Imperial City is located in the Forbidden Purple City
.
A. the waterway of the Perfume River
29. The Complex of Hue Monuments
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B. City
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. The Complex of Hue Monuments is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is located in the city of Hue in central Vietnam. Hue was founded as the Vietnam capital city by Gia Long, the first king of the Nguyen Dynasty in 1802. It held this position for thirteen Nguyen kings until 1945.
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D. the flag tower .
A. the royal tombs were built for each emperor in the Imperial City
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I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. repeats
B. classmates
C. amuses
D. attacks
2. A. education
B. woman
C. rain
D. airplane
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. determine
B. conflict
C affordable
D. indicator
4. A. begin
B. dweller
C. metro
D. asset
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. 5. This is the school A. which
my father had been teaching for 13 years. B. where
C. that
D. who
B. if I had seen
C. have you seen
D. if had I seen
7. Books that give fact about real events, things, or people are called A. biography
B. novel
C. romance
A. to be changed
B. to change
8.
-
.
12.
A. Although
C. imaginative
D. imaginably it. D. dips into
in May. C. will be holding
B. Extinction
D. will have held
C. Survival
D. Commerce
, it was not good enough. B. Even though
14. She must have her reasons where B
C. However
D. Therefore
want to tell.
C
D
B
C
D
16. If you listen to the questions carefully, you would answer them easily. A
B
B. half-cooked
C. unlimited
D. limited
B. prize
C deduction
D. bonus
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
B. loose B. confuse
C. exact C. organize
D. accurate D. mix up
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. AeroMoil is a beautiful flying car. It (23) very quickly from a car to a plane only about 15 minutes, and it can give you freedom to move. AeroMobil is a flying car that can use roads for cars and (24) _ for planes. As a car, it can (25) in any standard parking space, use regular gasoline, and can be used in road traffic just (26) any other car. As a plane, it can use any airport in the world, but can also take (27) and land using any grass strip or paved surface just a few hundred meters long. 23. A. can change
B. can be changed
C. is changing
D. is being changed
24. A. running ways
B. runny ways
C. runways
D. run ways
25. A. fit
B. full
C. fill
D. stand
26. A. among 27. A. up
B. with B. in
C. as C. out
D. like D. off
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
15. In spite of my father is old, he still goes to work. A
A. priceless
22. Researchers believe tourists disrupt animals in their natural habitat.
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. A
19. You can see different kinds of rare animals in this park.
D. changing it
is the protection of environment and natural resources. A. Conservation
D. From me.
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
A. disturb
B. will be held
13. I did my best.
B. Every morning.
C. For a month.
A. tight
C. change
B. chews and digests C. swallows
A. will hold
- Claire: A. About 2 weeks ago.
21. It may become necessary for the United Nations to work out international agreements and strict environmental controls on the tourist industry.
oil needs
B. imagination
11. The next meeting
18. Doctor: -
D. non-fiction
10. When a reader reads an interesting book slowly and carefully, he A. reviews
D. Not in the last few years.
A. award
9. To become a novelist, you need to be A. imagine
B. I have one last years.
C. I will have one next year.
20. If you book tickets early, you can get a discount.
6. He asked me A. have I seen
A. I am too scared to have one.
C
D
The thing I liked most when I was small was the change of seasons. Spring, summer, autumn and winter I could see them all come and go and each one was completely different. Now in the city, you can buy summer flowers in the winter and eat the same vegetables all the
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year round. Whereas, in the country, I could only eat things at certain times of the year, for example, strawberries in June and turnips in winter. I lived my childhood with the seasons.
38. During Tet, Vietnamese people buy all kinds of sweets. They make Chung cakes as well. (so)
We also made most of our food and would never eat frozen or tinned food. Everything was fresh, so it must be better than the type of food I am taking now in the city. City people may think people in the country miss a lot of things about modern life. In fact, in my opinion they miss a lot more than people in the country, they miss real life.
39. The Hung King Temple Festival was a local festival. It has become a public holiday
28. What did the writer like most about living in the country? B. Leaves in autumn.
C. The wild animals and plants.
D. The change of seasons.
them
B. Winter and autumn
C. Countryside people
D. Plants
30. In the countryside which season can we buy strawberries? B. Summer
C. Autumn
D. Winter
31. Why did the writer never eat tinned food when living in the country? A. Because it was frozen. B. Because it was contaminated. C. Because it was very fat. D.
fresh.
32. Which of the following sentences is NOT true? A. People in the city can grow vegetables all year round. B. In the countryside turnips are grown in winter. C. The winter often eat frozen and tinned food now. D. Many city people think they live better than those in the country. X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33.
before. ....... it.
34.
The furniture was too . ................................................................................................ 35. The robbers made the bank manager hand over on the money. The bank manager . ..................................................................................................... 36. Tom learned to drive when he was nineteen. Tom has . ..................................................................................................................... XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37.
Vietnam since 2007. (however) 40. At the Mid-Autumn Festival, kids can sing, dance, and enjoy moon-cakes. Every child likes it very much. (therefore)
to?
A. Four seasons
A. Spring
in . ....................................................................................................................................
A. Flowers in spring. 29.
.
(because) . ....................................................................................................................................
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C
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D
15. Disease, pollute, and limited distribution are factors that threaten various plant and A B C D
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animal species. I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. played
B. worked
C. ruled
D. cried
2. A. hour
B. honest
C. honor
D. host
16. Unless you study hard, you will pass the next exam. A
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
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C. entertainment
D. introduction
A. I agree
4. A. extinction
B. animal
C. classify
D. primary
C. It sounds great
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
A. affordable A. pulls down
B. responsible
C. active his offer.
B. finds out
C. turns off
7. Singapore is the first on the list of the most A. solvable
B. liveable
8. San Francisco is one of the most and several suburbs around. A. dweller
B. foreigner
9.
but
D. turns down
cities in Southeast Asia. C. supportive
C. citizen B. getting on with
C. keep up with
D. put up with
A. downtrend
B. downturn
C. downtown
you study for these exams,
D. downward
you will do.
A. The harder / the better
B. The more / the much
C. The hardest / the best
D. The more hard / the more good
12.
bad traffic, we arrived on time. A. Because
B. Although
C. Despite
D. However
13. The Simpson Desert was named the President of the South Australian Branch of the Royal Geographical Society of Australia. A. after
B. as
C. to
B. Me neither
C. I so
D. Me too
19. A sustainable forest is a forest where trees that are cut are replanted and the wildlife is protected. A. pre-tested
D. for
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. Because of the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more.
B. preserved
C. reserved
D. protested
20. When you take part in an eco tour, you learn more about the cultural traditions of the local people and the natural habitat of some rare animals. A. participate
B. conduct
C. enjoy
D. depart
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21.
10. Built in the 1680s, the four-kilometer Freedom Trail is the oldest structure in Boston. 11.
A. Me either
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
D. cosmopolitan
meeting you all again soon.
A. looking forward to
-
D. diverse
cities in the United States with the city centre
so. D. No, not much
18.
, even the
D. biological
his employer
D
rich?
B. experience
6.
C
17.
3. A. economic
5. They make sure that the rooms in that resort in Phu Quoc Island are big ones.
B
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
A. tense
B. troubled
upset by the effects of mass tourism. C. nervous
D. relaxed
22. How many people can visit the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador without affecting the ecological balance? A. keeping intact
B. influencing
C. troubling
D. causing disturbance
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Harvest Festival is (23) _ October. It is a very ancient (24) but it is also part of the Christian tradition. It (25) new crops and food. Children often bring fruit, vegetables and cereals into school. Schools usually give the food to hospitals or to old people. (26) the past, people sometimes (27) traditional dolls out of corn. 23. A. in
B. at
C. on
D. from
24. A. thing
B. festival
C. vacation
D. holiday
193 25. A. gives
B. supplies
C. celebrates
D. holds
26. A. In
B. At
C. On
D. Since
27. A. make
B. are making
C. making
D. made
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
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28. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788? A. South Pacific
B. Sydney Harbor
C. Britain
D. Sydney
29. Which of the following should be the title of the reading passage? A.
Opera House and harbors
30.
B. The history of Sydney D. An introduction of Sydney
Which of the following statements is NOT true about Sydney? A. Sydney is not a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. B. Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. C. Sydney is the most exciting city in Australia. D. Sydney is the biggest port in the South Pacific. 31. How many beaches are there close to Sydney? A. 11 beaches
B. over 20 beaches
C. nearly 20 beaches D. 770 beaches
32. When was the Sydney Harbor Bridge built? A. 1788
B. 1973
C. 1932
D. 1625
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33. Cats cannot swim as well as dogs. Dogs can swim . .......................................................................................................... 34. Minh really loves to hang out with friends. Minh really enjoys . .................................................................................................... 35. Playing beach games is very interesting. It is . ............................................................................................................................ 36. He uses all his free time to look after his garden. He spends . .................................................................................................................. XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37. I have never eaten with knives and forks before. (first)
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r two cars to pass each other. (enough) . ....................................................................................................................................
39.
(such) . ....................................................................................................................................
40. 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.
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I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. unwise
B. develops
C. values
D. equals
2. A. animal
B. contaminate
C. habitat
D. endangered
3. A. metropolitan
B. picturesque
C. organization
D. multicultural
4. A. urban
B. downtown
C. wander
D. conduct
A. was he
B.
D. the higher it
B. either smokes or drinks D. neither smokes nor drinks
8. The Thang Long Imperial Citadel was built on the location of old Annam from the 7th century. C. border
B. knowledge
A. foundation 11.
B. roof
B. spirits
B. is said
dating
for his restoration work
C. recognition
D. admiration
of the bridge was in very bad
C. building
C. communication
C. is spoken
B. towers
A. I
a minute. finish.
C. churches
finish.
C. I have to finish
finished
a clue.
D. feelings
D. is told
D. pagodas
B. No, thanks. I can manage me
A. strengthen
B. motivate
C. comfort
D. disturb
20. Mass tourism may cause numerous problems. A. bring in
B. bring up
C. bring about
D. bring away
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. Venice has suggested imposing a tax on all visitors to help pay for restoration of the ancient buildings. A. introducing
D. structure
13. India will provide technical experts, supporting equipment and materials necessary for the restoration of in My Son. A. mosques
D
19. Cutting down trees or limiting wild animals may upset the ecological balance of an area.
12. It that the Perfume Pagoda is located in the interior of a cave to the top of the Huong Tich mountains. A. says
C
for now.
temples, the of Hanoi were built to defend the four directions (East, West, South, North) of the ancient Thang Long. A. energy
B
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
D. soldier
9. Architect Kasik is honoured with his statue in Hoi An in done at the My Son Sanctuary. A. agreement
D
-
.
A. both smokes and drinks
10. The expert explained that the upper condition condition.
C
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
D. was it
C. neither smokes and drinks
B. fortress
B
A.
George
A. battle
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D
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C. higher C.
C
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your bill will be.
he
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15. He apologized about not coming to the meeting.
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16. These televisions are all too expensive for we to buy at this time.
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. the highest
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6. This photograph was taken in Scotland,
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C. levying
D. lessening
22. There are 1.6 billion tourists roaming the world, and the impact of tourism can be devastating. A. disastrous
B. nondestructive
C ruinous
D. devastative
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. HOW DOES A ROCKET GET TO OUTER SPACE? A rocket uses fuel to make power for the engine. The fuel is set (23) inside the rocket. As the fuel burns, it creates (24) that have great pressure. These gases are blasted out of the rocket engines. These gases all go out the bottom of the rocket engine where it is open. They come out so fast and with so (25) power that the rocket is pushed up. It is pushed up (26)
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C. by flame
D. by fire
24. A. fumes
B. gases
C. smoke
D. liquid
25. A. much
B. more
C. many
D. little
26. A. as
B. enough
C. so
D. such
27. A. make
B. get
C. have
D. keep
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Practical stress management can help students deal with their worries and become more productive, competent and efficient. First of all, students must be able to design and stick to a timetable. Choose a relaxing break between work and study, even if just taking out time to breathe. In addition, a healthy lifestyle is essential for students. drink more water as well as take out time to get some air and exercise. Furthermore, organization is very important in academic life for dealing with stress. By keeping academic notes organized, turning in assignments on time, and keeping track of all deadlines, stress can be reduced to a great extent. Stress can also get worse if a person feels lonely. Therefore, by letting out all your thoughts to someone you trust, you immediately feel a lot better. However, if you feel extremely stressed out, take a break and do something you love. Whether it is painting or listening to music, doing that we students accept that we can achieve just as much in life without all the stress.
B. When you feel lonely, you should grab someone to talk. C. The more lonely you are, the more stress you can have. D. It is believed that stress can control itself. X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one. 33. Son Tung M-
A duck . ....................................................................................................................... 35. My house is bigger than your house. Your house . ................................................................................................................. 36. I moved to Hanoi five years ago. I have . ......................................................................................................................... XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. 37.
(too) . ....................................................................................................................................
38. The water was very dirty. We decided not to go swimming. (enough) . .................................................................................................................................... 39. She speaks English very well. You would think it was her native language. (so) . .................................................................................................................................... (such) . ....................................................................................................................................
D. Take a break and do what you enjoy. 29. What should students pay attention to when designing a timetable? A. They have to arrange time to breathe. B. They need to set time for relaxation. tasks.
D. They should stop working and studying. Why is organization important in academic life? A. Because it can help students get good grades. B. Because it is a must for all students. C. Because it can help students reduce stress. D. Because it leads to better results. 31. What can students do to lead a healthy lifestyle? A. Visit their doctor as scheduled. B. Not to put much pressure on time management. C. Follow the timetable strictly.
beautifully.
34. A fish swims faster than a duck.
40.
C. Stay away from other people.
30.
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B. Ease your soul and your mind.
C.
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28. What should you do when you are feeling stressed? A. Take time for reflection on your progress.
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Unlike an airplane, a rocket does not use wings to help it fly. It just use the power and force created by the burning fuel to make enough thrust. 23. A. on flame
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B. ancient
C. drawback
D. conflict
2. A. endangered
B. handsome
C. panda
D. tableland
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. fabulous
B. reliable
C. variety
D. forbidden
4. A. habitat
B. reference
C. requirement
D. candidate
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. 5. Chemical wastes from factories are environment. A. pollutes
that cause serious damage to the
B. pollution
6. You have to be highly A. competed
C. pollutants
B. competitor
7. Boys and girls may behave A. different
C. competition C. difference
D. differing
the new words in the dictionary.
A. after
B. for
C. up
D. at
9. What would happen if our environment were A. destroy
B. destroyed
? C. destroys
D. destruction
10. The meeting is going to be A. run
morning.
B. held
11.
C. taken
D. played
I were you, I would take a taxi to the airport. A. Unless
B. If
C. When
D. If
12. I understand your point of view, A. Though
it.
B. Although
13. We were made
C. However
D.As
hard when we were at school.
A to study
B. study
C. studying
D. studied
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. Linda asked her father that he was going to New York the next Sunday. A
B
C
D
15. If you had gone to bed early last night, you A
B
so sleepy now. C
16. The books writing by Mark Twain are very popular in the world.
like it.
C. That was the least I could do.
D
B. Thanks a million. D. You can say that again
18. A.
think that
B. Not yet
C. Sorry I
D. Yes, it was
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. I am very much interested in learning more about ecotourism and its benefits. A. problems B. advantages
C. dangers
D. issues
20. Ecotourism means travel to areas of natural or ecological interest to observe wildlife and learn about the environment. A. look at
D. competitive
in this situation.
B. differently
8. Can you look
D. pollute
to do well in sports these days.
A.
B. look up
C. look into
D. look down
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. The United Nations has declared the celebration of the International Day of Ecotourism, to promote sustainable practices in this growing industry. A. Favour
B. raise
C. boost
D. delay
22. In order for ecotourism to be categorized as successful, it must involve local populations in the program. A. exclude
B. comprise
C. engage
D. relate
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. I come from Switzerland. I came to London six months (23) to learn English. I met many English people yet, only my teachers. I started learning English at school in Switzerland (24) I was eleven, so I have learned it for nearly ten years. At first in English (25) _ improved. I have just taken an exam. I (26) will come tomorrow to stay with me for a few days and I (27) them for a long time. English. 23. A. ago
B. before
C. last
24. A. because
B. that
C. so
D. after D. when
25. A. were
B. are
C. is
D. have been
26. A. will move
B. moved
C. could move
D. would move
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IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Located in the limestone mountains of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, Son Doong Caves was first found in 1991 by Ho Khanh, a local man. In 2009, the cave was explored and published by a group of scientists from British Cave Research Association. Son Doong Cave was formed from 2 to 5 million years ago, when the river flowed through the limestone mountain area and was buried. The water eroded limestone and created an underground tunnel. In soft limestone areas, the collapse of tunnel ceiling formed large holes which became giant domes afterward. The cave is about 200m high, 200m wide and at least 8.5km long. Especially, Son Doong consists of two entrances, which is unique among explored caves in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park. Exploring the cave, visitors were surprised with spectacular scenery of numerous stalactites of which some giant stalagmites are more than 70 by the explorers. The jungle is home to diversified system of fauna and flora. Besides, the cave possesses a 2.5enormous consisting of tens of thousands of small stone pieces in dry ponds, contributing to magnificent beauty of the cave. 28. We can infer from the passage that
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B.
stones
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B. spectacular scenery of numerous stalactites and stalagmites C. a river flowing over 2.5 kilometers along the cave D. the big sizes of the cave and the giant domes 30. The reason why Son Doong Cave was formed is that
.
A. an underground tunnel was buried in the area B. the limestone areas were soft C. it only happened from 2 to 5 million years ago D. the river was buried in the limestone mountains is
.
A. the biodiversity
B. giant stalagmites
C. the biggest length
D. the river below
32. The ring that makes it different from other caves in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park is .
C. its discovery by a local man D. large holes in the ceiling
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(lower) . ....................................................................................................................................
38. Victor started collecting postage stamps twenty years ago. (has) . ....................................................................................................................................
. ....................................................................................................................................
river
A. a tropical jungle inside with the biodiversity
B. the two entrances into the cave
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29. All of the following are the wonderful features of Son Doong Cave EXCEPT
A. stalactites and stalagmites
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C. we can live the cave with the air and water
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A. tunnels and giant domes were formed at the same time
D.
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34. He looked for someone to share his life with because he felt very miserable. 35.
midnight.
36. How long have you worked on the project? 37. He wishes he c
wedding.
38. He advised me not to spend most of my time chatting on Facebook. 1. D
2. B
3. A
4. B
5. A
6. D
7. B
8. B
39. How long have you searched for some facts in the past?
9. C
10. C
11. C
12. D
13. B
14. C
15. C
16. C
40. My mother used to cook for me.
17. D 25. D
18. A 26. A
19. C 27. B
20. B 28. C
21. A 29. D
22. A 30. C
23. C 31. D
24. C 32. B
33. They are being made to study hard. 34. The older I get, the less I want to travel. 35. Never have I been to Liverpool in my life. 36. My father speaks hardly any French. 37. I will come back to Hoi An to have an another week of adventure this summer.
2. A
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. D
7. A
8. A
9. B
10. A
11. D
12. D
13. C
14. A
15. A
16. B
17. C
18. B
19. D
20. C
21. D
22. A
23. B
24. C
25. A
26. D
27. C
28. D
29. B
30. A
31. B
32. A
33. It took me a long time to get used to living in the country.
38. After leaving college, he set up his own business with a bank loan. 39.
1. C
34. up.
day.
35. I wish my sister improved her English speaking.
40. Nicholas set off to the remote farmhouse in Connecticut yesterday.
36. Dried candied fruit is only eaten by Vietnamese people at Tet. 37.
house.
38. If I was/ were good at English, I could become a tour guide. 1. D
2. C
3. C
4. A
5. A
6. C
7. A
8. B
39.
9. A
10. C
11. D
12. D
13. B
14. D
15. C
16. D
40.
17. C 25. C
18. D 26. C
19. A 27. D
20. C 28. A
21. D 29. C
22. A 30. B
23. D 31. C
24. D 32. B
33.
work.
34. New York City is the busiest city in the world. 35.
family.
36. He asked me how long I had been standing there. 37. Pictures of the suspect were brought out in all daily papers.
1. C
said. gift.
2. D
3. B
4. A
5. A
6. C
7. D
9. B
10. C
11. A
12. A
13. D
14. A
15. B
16. C
17. A
18. D
19. B
20. A
21. D
22. A
23. C
24. A
25. B
26. C
27. B
28. D
29. A
30. C
31. B
32. D
33. They used to go to school by bike when they were young.
38. The Earth has run out of oil and gas.
34. She started teaching her children to play the piano 4 years ago.
39. The council had to call off the football match because of the storm. 40.
35. I wish I could cook as well as my mom.
office.
8. B
36. She suggests using Perfume Pagoda as a theme of the presentation. 37. 38.
friend. system.
1. A
2. D
3. C
4. D
5. B
6. C
7. D
8. A
39. I spent 4 hours reading the first chapter of the book.
9. B
10. C
11. B
12. B
13. D
14. B
15. B
16. D
40. Tennis is not as dangerous as snowboarding.
17. B
18. C
19. B
20. D
21. B
22. B
23. B
24. A
25. B
26. D
27. B
28. D
29. A
30. C
31. A
32. D
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1. B
2. C
3. D
4. C
5. D
6. C
7. A
8. B
9. D
10. A
11. C
12. D
13. B
14. C
15. A
16. B
17. B
18. C
19. B
20. C
21. B
22. C
23. B
24. B
25. C
26. D
27. B
28. A
29. D
30. A
31. C
32. B
1. D
2. B
3. B
4. A
5. D
6. D
7. B
33. Jack was made to study a lot for the entrance exam to high school by his parents.
9. B
10. A
11. B
12. D
13. B
14. C
15. B
16. C
34.
17. A
18. B
19. A
20. A
21. C
22. D
23. D
24. B
35. Quang suggested that we (should) visit the Royal Citadel first.
25. A
26. C
27. C
28. B
29. D
30. B
31. B
32. D
36. He is expected to join the company soon.
33.
abroad.
37.
said.
8. C
people?
34. It is believed that touching the head of a Buddha statue is a sign of disrespect.
38. When was that chocolate cake eaten by your friends?
35. I wish I could get my visa extended.
39. My teacher asked me what skills that concerned me most were.
36. My teacher told me to follow his/ her instructions if I wanted to pass that module.
40. The Little Prince is the most interesting novel I have ever read.
37. The number of people using public transport has dropped slightly. 38. I am busy revising for exams at the moment.
1. B
2. C
3. C
4. B
5. C
6. B
7. A
8. D
9. C
10. C
11. C
12. D
13. C
14. A
15. D
16. C
17. A
18. D
19. A
20. A
21. D
22. A
23. C
24. A
25. B
26. B
27. A
28. B
29. C
30. A
31. D
32. D
39. As there was an increased demand for travel, the government decided to invest in building the very first metro system. 40. If I knew much about historical events, I could help her with her history homework.
33. As soon as I came to the party, everybody had gone home.
1. D
2. A
3. D
4. A
5. C
6. A
7. B
8.C
34. It is unsafe to visit this country during summer vacation.
9. B
10. A
11. C
12. D
13. A
14. A
15. A
16. D
35. The number of people learning English has increased dramatically. 36. After Phong had worked hard for a week, he went to the beach.
17. C 25. C
18. A 26. D
19. C 27. C
20. A 28. A
21. B 29. A
22. C 30. C
23. A 31. C
24. B 32. B
37. I have never heard about the tram system in Hanoi before.
33. I am excited to learn that I can come to visit my friend in Phu Yen next month.
38. It took the firefighters two hours to release the driver from the wreckage.
34. It is necessary to teach those children about how Vietnam has transformed itself.
39. The president was taken to the hospital for an emergency operation.
35. It was rude of her to shout at his face in the department store.
40. After I had saved my document, the computer crashed.
36. My father was pleased to learn that I had passed the entrance exam to high school. 37. It was brave of him to tell her what he thought about her. 38. I am sorry to hear your bad news.
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. A
6. C
7. D
8. D
9. D
10. D
11. B
12. A
13. C
14. C
15. A
16. A
17. C
18. B
19. B
20. C
21. C
22. A
23. D
24. B
25. A
26. B
27. B
28. D
29. C
30. C
31. B
32. A
39. When will the flight for your trip to Vietnam be booked? 40. I find the news about ancient towns Interesting.
33. As soon as he arrived at the airport, they had been on board.
1. D
2. A
3. D
4. A
5. C
6. D
7. B
8. A
34. When did you possess that Chanel bag?
9. B
10. A
11. D
12. D
13. D
14. A
15. D
16. A
35. She asked me why she had to conduct that research.
17. A
18. D
19. B
20. B
21. A
22. D
23. A
24. B
36. It is necessary for him to talk to the psychologist about his current situation.
25. C
26. C
27. D
28. C
29. D
30. D
31. A
32. C
37. It is useful to know English.
33. Turn off the computer when you leave.
38. It has been snowing since 5
34. They paid for dinner in order to apologize for their behaviour.
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17. B
18. A
19. B
20. A
21. B
22. D
23. B
24. D
36. They are being made to study hard by their teacher.
25. A
26. C
27. C
28. D
29. C
30. A
31. A
32. B
37. Local people can live on by providing tourists with necessary services.
33. The guard told us not to litter as we were walking along the coast.
38. That man gets on with the owner of Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
34. The last time I bought clothes was in my trip to Hanoi.
39. Do you own this car?
35. It is thought that a garden would be a perfect setting for the house.
40. The car was too expensive for him to buy.
36.
ffer me the job.
37. This book is as boring as that one. 38. Shall I have to sleep under a net? 20th.
1. C
2. C
3. A
4. D
5. B
6. C
7. D
8. A
39.
9. B
10. C
11. D
12. A
13. C
14. D
15. A
16. B
40. An has been interested in healthy eating for 3 years.
17. D
18. C
19. C
20. C
21. C
22. B
23. A
24. D
25. B
26. A
27. C
28. B
29. A
30. C
31. D
32. C 1. C
2. B
3. D
4. B
5. A
6. A
7. C
8. D
9. C
10. A
11. B
12. C
13. A
14. A
15. B
16. A
36. Figures of lions and unicorns were carved on the top of the box by the artisans.
17. D 25. A
18. B 26. B
19. C 27. D
20. D 28. D
21. C 29. A
22. B 30. A
23. D 31. D
24. B 32. C
37. We are going to have the kitchen redecorated next month.
33. You need to finishthe work today.
38. It is hoped that cable cars construction to Son Doong Cave will be stopped.
34. Sally finally succeeded in getting the job.
39. My teacher asked me when I was going to submit my research paper.
35. I certainly will never go to this restaurant.
40. When you come inside you should take off your coat and hat.
36.
workshop.
33. 34.
arrive.
35. The teacher asked him to go out because he misbehaved in the class.
him
37.
play.
38.
watched.
1. D
2. A
3. C
4. D
5. B
6. B
7. C
8. D
39. I wish Hoa would come with us.
9. B
10. C
11. A
12. D
13. B
14. A
15. C
16. A
40.
17. C 25. C
18. A 26. D
19. A 27. A
20. D 28. C
21. B 29. C
22. A 30. B
23. C 31. B
24. A 32. D
it.
1. D
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. D
6. D
7. A
8. C
9. A
10. A
11. C
12. C
13. D
14. D
15. A
16. A
36. The manager was nowhere to be found.
17. D 25. A
18. B 26. C
19. A 27. D
20. B 28. A
21. B 29. A
22. C 30. C
23. A 31. D
24. C 32. B
37. Sara is considered to be one of the best students in her school.
33.
38. I wish she shared memories of her trip with me.
34. Doing homework is more important than watching TV.
39. I suggest surfing the net for the location of Ninh Binh Province.
35. My friend is a brilliant pianist.
40. If Emily contest.
36. I feel so bored of/ with most of the young men of my age.
33.
hand washing machine.
34.
voice.
35.
her.
have to work part-time on Saturday, she could accompany her best friend to the
decision?
37. I can read more quickly than you. 38. It was kind of you to help me. 39.
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. A
6. C
7. C
8. B
9. D
10. B
11. D
12. C
13. B
14. C
15. B
16. D
tonight.
40. Mrs Ha had Ba carry those books back home.
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2. D
3. D
4. C
5. D
6. B
7. D
8. B
9. A
10. D
11. C
12. A
13. B
14. B
15. C
16. B
17. A 25. C
18. D 26. C
19. D 27. D
20. C 28. C
21. D 29. B
22. C 30. C
23. B 31. B
24. C 32. D
40. We find the novel interesting.
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. C
6. C
7. D
8. A
33. This is the first time I have had to wait this long for a bus.
9. D
10. A
11. B
12. A
13. B
14. B
15. C
16. D
34. Remember to put down what the tour guide said.
17. A
18. A
19. D
20. D
21. C
22. A
23. C
24. B
35. We spent 3 hours discovering the inner Hanoi.
25. A
26. D
27. A
28. C
29. D
30. B
31. A
32. A
36.
book.
33. How long have you known him?
37. It is not difficult to boil an egg.
34. They had a three-day trip.
38. The pyramids were built by the ancient Egyptians.
35. The car is too expensive for him to buy.
39.
36.
Cairo.
40. I have not been to Hanoi for two years.
read.
37. This gym is not as convenient as the one near my house. 38. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. 39. Modern Christian theology has been influenced by his writings.
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. C
9. A
10. D
11. B
12. B
13. A
14. C
15. B
16. C
17. B
18. A
19. A
20. A
21. B
22. D
23. B
24. C
25. D
26. A
27. C
28. C
29. D
30. B
31. A
32. B
33.
6. D
7. C
8. A
it.
34.
her.
40. The group plans to set up an import business.
1. D
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. C
6. A
7. D
9. C
10. B
11. A
12. C
13. B
14. C
15. D
16. B
17. D
18. B
19. C
20. A
21. B
22. A
23. B
24. A
26. C
27. D
28. D
29. B
30. A
31. C
32. D
35. Since the computer was invented, people have saved a lot of time.
25. B
36. Everybody needs to clean up their neighborhood once a week.
33. It takes three hours to drive from Hanoi to Nam Dinh.
37. No other man in the office is more capable than his father.
34. I wish you had told us about it.
38. The product quickly had an influence on the market.
35. The owner of the house is thought to be abroad.
39. Jonah had obviously made an effort to dress up smart clothes for the occasion.
36. The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming.
40. Losing weight is more difficult than putting on weight.
37.
him.
38. It is such
1. B
2. C
3. B
4. B
5. D
6. B
7. D
8. B
9. C
10. D
11. C
12. C
13. D
14. D
15. D
16. D
17. B
18. C
19. C
20. B
21. C
22. D
23. B
24. C
25. A
26. A
27. B
28. D
29. B
30. B
31. D
32. A
8. C
it.
39.
tomorrow.
40.
sun.
1. D
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. D
6. C
7. D
8. B
33. In case it rain hard this afternoon, take the raincoat with you.
9. B
10. C
11. D
12. A
13. B
14. C
15. A
16. B
34. She forgot doing the washing up. 35. It is easy to learn English.
17. B 25. C
18. C 26. B
19. B 27. D
20. C 28. B
21. B 29. A
22. C 30. D
23. B 31. C
24. A 32. C
36. If you leave the lights on all night, you will waste electricity
33. After Lan had said goodbye to her parents, she went to school.
37. It is said to be a famous singer.
34. We are conscious that the family becomes a source of an encouragement in times of personal success or defeat.
38. The thief runs faster than the policeman.
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35. It was (very) brave of him to run after the thief to get the bag back.
25. C
36. It is sure that each family needs its own special set of rules and guidelines.
33.
37.
34. Cologne is the oldest city in Germany.
room.
26. A
27. B
ANH 28. A
THI
29. C
SINH VÀO 30. A
32. B
house.
38. It took three and a half hour to fly to Moscow.
35. Living in the country is not as hard as living in the big city.
39. No member of the family is so wise as Mrs. Smith.
36. Khai Quang is the largest manufacturing area in Vinh Phuc.
40.
37.
she.
31. D
10
party.
38. I need to know what he told you. 39. Do you know where they went on holiday? 1. C
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. D
6. C
7. A
8. B
9. C
10. A
11. A
12. D
13. A
14. C
15. C
16. A
17. A 25. C
18. B 26. D
19. A 27. A
20. D 28. B
21. D 29. D
22. A 30. C
23. B 31. D
24. A 32. C
40.
office?
1. B
2. A
3. D
4. A
5. C
6. A
7. C
8. D
33. She suggests going swimming.
9. B
10. B
11. D
12. D
13. C
14. D
15. B
16. D
34. He invited me a cup of tea.
17. B
18. A
19. D
20. A
21. B
22. C
23. A
24. B
35.
25. A
26. B
27. A
28. B
29. C
30. B
31. A
32. C
City.
33. How long is it since you started the project?
overweight.
37.
34. The church where their wedding will be held is lovely.
38. My father told me that he had visited that beauty spot many times.
35.
39. He denied being there at that time.
36. I was given a present on my last birthday by Jane.
40. The trees are spread by the farmers each week.
37. We want to know how many people there are in our school?
anymore.
38. This shirt is so dirty that I cannot wear it. 39. I am used to getting up early in the morning. 1. A
2. D
3. B
4. D
5. B
6. A
7. D
8. D
9. D
10. A
11. A
12. D
13. C
14. B
15. B
16. B
17. C 25. B
18. C 26. C
19. D 27. D
20. A 28. B
21. A 29. A
22. C 30. A
23. B 31. C
24. A 32. D
40. Would you mind giving me a hand?
1. D
2. B
3. A
4. D
5. D
6. A
7. B
8. A 16. A
33. No other parts in Hanoi are noisier than the Old Quarter.
9. B
10. C
11. D
12. D
13. D
14. B
15. D
34.
17. A
18. D
19. B
20. C
21. B
22. C
23. B
24. A
25. B
26. C
27. D
28. B
29. A
30. D
31. C
32. C
before.
35.
city.
36.
before.
33.
up.
37. You are not old enough to understand these things.
34.
38.
35. No sooner had the plane left the airport than the accident happened.
today.
39. Tom is not only a playwright but also an actor.
36.
40.
37. I suggested Tom asking her himself.
Monday.
e ever will. now.
38. When did you last see Mary? 39. It took me three and a half hours to fly to Moscow. 1. B
2. C
3. A
4. D
5. A
6. B
7. B
8. D
9. C
10. A
11. A
12. C
13. A
14. D
15. D
16. C
17. A
18. A
19. A
20. C
21. D
22. C
23. B
24. D
40. She asked Tom how many Japanese students there were in his class.
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49. I wish you drew better. 1. D
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. D
6. B
7. C
8. B
9. B
10. D
11. A
12. B
13. C
14. D
15. D
16. B
17. B 25. D
18. C 26. A
19. B 27. C
20. A 28. C
21. B 29. B
22. B 30. D
23. D 31. C
24. B 32. B
50. Jeans are sold all over the world.
1. C
2. A
3. D
4. C
5. A
6. C
7. A
9. B
10. C
11. B
12. D
13. D
14. A
15. B
16. C
34. Someone must have forgotten to lock the door.
17. C
18. A
19. D
20. B
21. B
22. A
23. A
24. D
35. They have had/ owned this house for ten years.
25. B
26. C
27. A
28. A
29. B
30. A
31. B
32. D
36. At the end of the course, there was a big party.
33. The waiter recommended us to try/ that we should try
37.
34. I have never tasted such a delicious cake.
33.
bus.
does.
38.
year?
35.
39. While I was having dinner, the phone rang.
8. B
... them.
36. The boy whose parents died in a traffic accident will receive some money to continue his study.
40. She spent six hours driving from London to Edinburgh.
37. W
school.
38. We were used to being taken to the circus by my father when living in the city. 1. C
2. A
3. D
4. B
5. B
6. C
7. C
8. D
9. B
10. A
11. C
12. D
13. D
14. B
15. D
16. C
17. A
18. C
19. C
20. B
21. D
22. C
23. A
24. B
25. D
26. A
27. B
28. D
29. A
30. B
31. D
32. B
39. I used to get up late last year, but this year I often get up early. 40. Your homework has to be finished on time.
33. The cover was thought to have been made of iron.
1. C
2. A
3. C
4. D
5. A
6. B
7. D
8. C
34. He went to London where had lived when he was a boy.
9. C
10. A
11. C
12. A
13. D
14. A
15. C
16. A
35. Because Jane was sick, Jane was absent from class.
17. B 25. C
18. C 26. D
19. D 27. D
20. A 28. D
21. D 29. D
22. B 30. A
23. A 31. C
24. B 32. C
36.
it.
37.
33. She persuaded me not to leave.
cut.
34. He greatly regretted not seeing Andrey on her trip to London.
38. The more you ru 39.
35. The accident is thought to have been caused by human error.
week.
40.
36. He asked Elizabeth if she would be visiting the Taj Mahal when she went to India.
money.
37.
tomorrow.
38. Her assignment is being typed. 1. D
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. D
6. B
7. C
8. C
9. A
10. D
11. B
12. D
13. B
14. C
15. A
16. D
17. A 25. B
18. D 26. D
19. A 27. A
20. A 28. A
21. D 29. C
22. B 30. A
23. C 31. A
24. A 32. C
39. The paintings will be exhibited till the end of the month by the organizers. 40.
wedding.
33. Motorbikes are being produced in Vietnam.
1. A
2. D
3. A
4. D
5. C
6. B
7. A
34. If I had been there yesterday, I would have known who he was.
9. B
10. A
11. B
12. B
13. D
14. D
15. B
16. A
35.
17. C
18. A
19. B
20. A
21. A
22. C
23. A
24. D
25. B
26. A
27. B
28. A
29. D
30. B
31. C
32. A
examination.
36. The more they spent money, the harder they had to work. 37.
years.
38. The lesson will be explained by the teacher until all the students understand it.
8. D
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33. He denied for stealing (having stolen) the car/ that he had stolen the car. 34.
way/ any other way)(to/ to reach/ reaching) the city centre?
35. At no time did he suspect (that) the money had been stolen/ someone had stolen the money. 36.
exercise.
37. People use computer in order to design new models.
2. A
3. C
4. D
5. D
6. C
7. B
8. D
9. C
10. A
11. B
12. B
13. B
14. C
15. D
16. A
17. B 25. B
18. A 26. B
19. C 27. D
20. B 28. A
21. A 29. B
22. B 30. D
23. B 31. A
24. D 32. C
33.
38. How long have you worked in that factory? 39.
1. A
here.
34. It took him 2 hours to write the letter.
today.
35. My father suggested we should go out for a while.
40. He wishes he were a doctor.
36. Though Mr.Benson is old, he runs 8 miles before breakfast. 37. She is such a good singer that she has been asked to make a record. 38.
circus.
1. C
2. C
3. D
4. B
5. A
6. A
7. C
8. D
39. Would you mind not interrupting me when I am making a report to the manager?
9. B
10. D
11. C
12. C
13. A
14. C
15. D
16. B
40. I think that I was the first person to leave the party.
17. B
18. C
19. C
20. B
21. C
22. A
23. C
24. A
25. C
26. B
27. A
28. D
29. B
30. B
31. C
32. A
33. 34. She never went to Paris without buying a new dress. 35. After having spent seven years at secondary school I went to university. 36.
mind.
37. Ian was given a story for her birthday.
3. C
4. D
5. A
6. A
7. B
8. C
10. C
11. A
12. B
13. D
14. A
15. D
16. C
17. A
18. C
19. B
20. B
21. D
22. A
23. B
24. A
25. B
26. B
27. C
28. B
29. D
30. A
31. C
32. B
34.
exam.
40.
2. B
9. A
33. I find it hard to believe that he passed the exam.
38. The news was so bad that Mai burst into tears. 39.
1. D
center.
35. He is the most likely person to succeed in solving the problems.
tonight.
36.
film.
37. The customer finally took the black pair. 38. On arriving at the shop, the goods are inspected carefully. 1. A
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. D
6. A
7. B
8. D
39. Despite being able to do the job, he
9. D
10. C
11. C
12. A
13. A
14. C
15. A
16. B
40. If I were you, I would take the train instead of the bus.
17. D 25. C
18. A 26. D
19. B 27. C
20. A 28. C
21. B 29. C
22. B 30. D
23. A 31. A
24. B 32. B
33. It was interesting to talk to you. 34. Whatever did you do that for ? 35. I made these bookshelves myself. 36. You play tennis better than I do. 37. She is too old to have any more children. 38. 39. It is 20 years since Tom and Mary moved to Paris. 40. It is a long time since I saw so much rain.
money.
position.
1. D
2. A
3. D
4. A
5. D
6. A
7. D
8. C
9. A
10. A
11. A
12. A
13. C
14. C
15. D
16. D
17. B 25. B
18. C 26. D
19. A 27. A
20. C 28. D
21. C 29. B
22. A 30. A
23. C 31. C
24. A 32. A
33. What I should like is being/ to be taken out to dinner. 34. 35.
life. holiday.
36. The break-up of the marriage made my aunt heavily stressed. 37. I wish she were here with us. 38.
he?
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39. He said he had to go the following day.
36. My mother cooks better than me.
40. Your bill should be paid before you leave the hotel.
37. If the weather were better, we could go for a walk in the woods. 38.
10
made.
39. People might build the bridge in a hurry. 1. B
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. B
6. B
7. D
8. D
9. C
10. B
11. A
12. B
13. D
14. A
15. A
16. D
17. C
18. C
19. B
20. A
21. C
22. D
23. A
24. D
25. A
26. B
27. B
28. B
29. D
30. A
31. A
32. B
33. Sally finally succeeded in getting a job. 34.
more.
35.
holiday.
40.
yourself.
1. C
2.C
3. B
4. B
5. A
6. B
7. A
8. D
9. C
10. C
11. D
12. C
13. B
14. D
15. D
16. B
17. C
18. C
19. D
20. C
21. D
22. B
23. A
24. B
25. B
26. C
27. C
28. C
29. C
30. B
31. A
32. A
36. Unless you rest yourself, you really will be ill.
33. If my husband had left the car keys, we could have picked him up at the station.
37. She asked me If I would be free the following day.
34. Bill doubted if John would come.
38. I wish I could go camping with you.
35. Our dog bit the postman.
39. The teacher asked Tom what his mother was doing then.
36. The fog prevented us from driving.
40. Because of missing you, I phoned you more often.
37. Ba suggested Mary asking Tom for help. 38. Ba is not old enough to see horror films. 39. They had better quit smoking.
40 1. A
2.C
3. A
4. B
5. A
6. D
7. C
8. D
9. B
10. C
11. D
12. C
13. A
14. B
15. C
16. D
17. B 25. D
18. D 26. C
19. D 27. C
20. A 28. C
21. D 29. B
22. A 30. D
23. B 31. B
24. C 32. B
40. They used to start these machines by hand.
1. B
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. A
6. B
7. A
8. D
33. Unless you rest yourself, you really will be ill.
9. D
10. A
11. A
12. C
13. B
14. C
15. B
16. D
34.
17. C
18. B
19. A
20. C
21. C
22. B
23. A
24. D
25. B
26. C
27. B
28. D
29. A
30. C
31. C
32. A
him.
35. How beautiful those pictures are! 36.
today.
33. It is over 6 months since John had his hair cut.
37. It is high time we went home.
34. Maria wishes she had been put in a higher class.
38.
restaurant.
35.
like.
39. The question was too difficult for anyone to answer.
36.
40. If he were better at English, he could get a job.
37. I called a few friends while I was in Manchester.
better take
...
38. What are you getting at? 39. I must go to the dentist, and get my teeth seen to. 1. C
2. A
3. A
4. D
5. B
6. A
7. D
8. A
9. A
10. D
11. A
12. C
13. B
14. A
15. B
16. C
17. A 25. D
18. C 26. A
19. D 27. A
20. B 28. A
21. C 29. B
22. B 30. D
23. D 31. A
24. A 32. B
40. A committee has been set up to examine the question.
1. A
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. B
6. D
7. B
8. C
33. In spite of having a broken leg, he managed to get out of the car.
9. A
10. B
11. A
12. D
13. C
14. B
15. C
16. A
34.
17. D 25. C
18. A 26. D
19. D 27. A
20. C 28. D
21. C 29. C
22. A 30. A
23. B 31. B
24. B 32. D
35.
it. gone.
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33. The date of the meeting will have to be changed. 34. We are going to have the car repaired next week at the garage.
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. B
7. D
8. A
35.
9. C
10. B
11. B
12. A
13. C
14. C
15. A
16. C
17. D 25. A
18. A 26. D
19. D 27. D
20. C 28. D
21. B 29. A
22. C 30. B
23. B 31. D
24. C 32. A
bus.
36. It is over 6 months since John had his hair cut. 37. Brenda ran into Philip at the station. 38.
carefully.
39.
facts!
33.
man.
34. The furniture was too expensive for me to buy.
40. How can you put up with so much traffic noise?
35. The bank manager was made to hand over the money. 36. Tom has been able to drive since he was nineteen. 37.
poor.
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. B
6. C
7. D
8. B
38. During Tet, Vietnamese people buy all kinds of sweets, so they make Chung cakes as well.
9. D
10. D
11. C
12. B
13. D
14. C
15. D
16. B
39. The Hung King Temple Festival was a local festival; however, it has become a public holiday in Vietnam since 2007.
17. C
18. C
19. C
20. D
21. A
22. B
23. D
24. C
25. A
26. C
27. A
28. B
29. B
30. A
31. D
32. A
33. How beautiful this flower is!
40. At the Mid-Autumn Festival, kids can sing, dance, and enjoy moon-cakes; therefore, every child likes it very much.
34. His watch was stolen yesterday. 35.
years. 1. B
2. D
3. B
4. A
5. A
6. D
7. B
8. D
37. Charles cheated in his exams, and got away with it.
9. A
10. C
11. A
12. C
13. A
14. A
15. A
16. A
38. Our class football team lost the match, so we tried to cheer them up.
17. B
18. B
19. B
20. A
21. D
22. A
23. A
24. B
39.
25. C
26. A
27. D
28. D
29. D
30. A
31. B
32. C
8. B
36.
porter.
work.
40.
33. Dogs can swim better than cats.
Paris.
34. Minh really enjoys hanging out with friends. 35. It is very interesting to play beach games. 1. D
2. B
3. B
4. A
5. A
6. A
7. B
8. B
9. C
10. D
11. B
12. D
13. D
14. A
15. D
16. C
17. D
18. C
19. A
20. B
21. C
22. D
23. B
24. A
25. B
26. D
27. C
28. C
29. B
30. D
31. A
32. B
33. She was unhappier than she had ever been before.
36. He spends all his free time looking after his garden. 37. This is the first time I have ever eaten with knives and forks. 38.
other.
39.
coat.
40. His boss suggested me/my taking a day off the next day.
34. It was too late to do anything. 35. After leaving/ having left the school, he joined the army. 36. The plumber repaired the leak this morning.
1. B
2. D
3. C
4. B
5. D
6. C
7. D
37. We cannot swim in this part of the river because the water is highly polluted.
9. C
10. D
11. B
12. B
13. B
14. B
15. B
16. C
38. Mr. Minh is admired since he dedicates all his life to protecting environment.
17. D
18. B
19. D
20. C
21. B
22. B
23. B
24. B
39. Give me a ring when you hear some news.
25. A
26. C
27. D
28. D
29. B
30. C
31. D
32. C
40.
33.
my homework after the TV program ends.
M-TP.
34. 35. 36 I have lived in Hanoi for 5 years.
fish.) my house.
รกn 37. I was too excited about going away to sleep. 38. 39. She speaks English so well that you would think it was her native language. 40.
coat.
1. B
2. A
3. A
4. D
5. C
6. D
7. B
8. C
9. B
10. B
11. B
12. C
13. A
14. B
15. C
16. A
17. C 25. C
18. B 26. A
19. B 27. B
20. A 28. C
21. D 29. C
22. A 30. D
23. A 31. A
24. D 32. B
33. Coffee is more expensive than tea. 34. I enjoy listening to music. 35. The black car is not as expensive as the red car./ The black car is cheaper than the red car. 36. Mary is the most intelligent one in my group. 37. 38. Victor has been collecting postage stamps for twenty years. 39. They used to go swimming in the afternoon. 40. We laughed at the clown a lot.
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