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28. What did the writer hear that night?
Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrases that best fits of each of the numberred blanks.
The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Arthur Philips (23) __________ in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770 prisoners). Today there are about 3.6 million people ( 24)_______ 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 (25)_____higher, the colors are brighter and the nightlife in more exciting.
There are over 20 excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm climate and cool winter have (26) ______it a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous; its beautiful harbor, Sydney Harbor Bridge(27)____ was built in 1932 and Sydney Opera House. It was opened in 1973
23. A. arrive B. arrival C. arriving D. arrived 24. A. on B. in C. at D. with 25. A. is B. was C. are D. be26.
A. made B. make C. making D. to make 27. A. that B. which C. who D. whose Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
I had never seen a house on fire before, so,one evening when I heard fire engines with loud alarm bells rushing past my house.I quickly ran out and a few streets away, joined a large crowd of people. We could see the fire only from a distance because the police would not allow any one near the building on fire.
What a terrible scene I saw that day! Huge flames of fire were coming out of each floor, and black and thick smoke spread all around. Four fire engines were engaged and the firemen in their uniform were playing the hose on various parts of the building. Then the tall ladders of the fire engine were stretched upwards. .1 Some firemen climbed up with hoses in their hands. The continuous flooding brought the fire under control but the building was completely destroyed.
A.fire B.fire engines C.alarm bells D. B &C
29. Where was the building on fire located?
A. near his house B. a few streets away
C. near police station D. so far that he couldn’t see 30. The word "horrible" can best be replaced by _____
A. horrifying B. interesting C. amazing D. nervous 31. The firemen were wearing _______
A. shirt B. T-shirt C. uniforms D. suits
32. What does the word "their" refer to?
A. engines B.firemen’s C.hands D.hoses
Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first beginning with the given words.
33. It was such a good wine that I drank 3 glasses in a row.
‡The wine ______________________________________________________
34. They are excited about going to London on holiday.
‡They are looking ________________________________________________
35. I can't understand her because she speaks so softly.
‡If she didn't
36. In spite of eating a lot of pizza, he was still hungry.
‡Although __________________________________________________
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket. Do not change the given words in any way.
37. They cancelled the trip to Van Mieu. It was too hot. (because)
38. The man is trying hard. He wants to finish the work early. (order)
39. I know the man. He is standing near the door. (who)
40. Minh is 1.65 meter. Hoa is 1.60 meter. (taller)
18. Linh: "Let's go to Nha Trang for the weekend!" Daniel: "
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. should B. shout C. about D. amount
2. A. shop B. problem C. top D. glove
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. rusty B. career C. accent D. mission
4. A. versatile B. openness C. financial D. housekeeper
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs . correction in each of the following questions.
5. She learned through bitter experiencethat he was notto be trust.
A. learned B. bitter experience C. was not D. trust
6. Your classmateswon't trustyou if you're always told tales, Alvin.
A. classmates B. won't trust C. if D. told
7. About the guidance of the conductor,an orchestracreates music and harmonies.
A. About B. the conductor C. an orchestra D. harmonies
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions :
8. There are two points _____ I wanted to make
A. who B. where C. which D.whose 9. Will we ______to the wedding celebrations by them?
A.invite B. invited C. be inviting D. be invited 10. I like my old phone, but this new model it out of the water.
A. blows B. moves C. throws D. takes 11. If I were you, I more carefully in the rain.
A. will drive B. would drive C. was driving D. drove 12. All areas of _______country will have _______rain tonight.
A. the -some B. the -any C. a -some D. a -any 13. She'll miss the bus if she _______soon.
A. isn't leaving B. didn'tleave C.don't leave D. doesn’t leave 14. You've done some stupid things before, but this really takes the______
A. sausage B. beef C.biscuit D. hamburger 15. She left _______ an “m” in 'accommodation'.
A. out B. in C. up D. down 16. Is there _____university____ this town?
A. an-in B. a -in C. an-at D. an -in
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges
17. John: "Can you do the cooking today?" Linda: "__________
A. All right B. Yes, please C. No, thanks D.I know that
A. Oh, you are good to say so B. Yes, let’s
C. That's a good idea
D.That’s a nice day.
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. It wasinevitablethat there would be job losses.
A. unbelievable B. unavoidable C. unneccessary D. incredible •
20. A fund will be set upforthe dead men's families.
A. provided B. destroyed C. produced D. established 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 petrol price goes upanymore, I will have to use a bicycle.
A. increase B. ascend C. develop D. raise 22. How many countries took part inthe last SEA Games?
A. performed B. hosted C. participated D. succeeded 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
Rice is eaten by Vietnamese people every day. It often grows in tropical countries such as Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia. People (23) _____been growing rice for thousands or years. The seeds are planted in special beds to grow into young rice plants. Then they are (24)_____ to fields covered with muddy water called paddies. The fields of rice look very (25) _____ After 3 or 5 months, the rice is ready to be picked. People often drain away before collecting rice. Eating rice is (26) _____special action in the world. They don't use spoons or folks to enjoy bowls of rice. However, they use two short sticks known (27) _____chopsticks to put rice into their mouths.
23. A. has B. have C. had D. having 24. A. take B. taking C. to take D. taken 25. A. beauty B. beautify C. beautiful D. beautifully 26. A. a B. an C. the D. x 27. A. with B. as C. of D. like Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Discipline is an important virtue in one's life. Discipline means complete obedience to certain rules and regulations. Life without discipline is just like a house without a roof. It is absolutely essential for successful life.
Discipline is the structural and fundamental unit of a successful person. It is essential for us at home, for soldiers in battlefield, for students in school, for players in playground. A team of experienced players often lose the match because of indiscipline in the team. A horrible battle can bewon by a disciplined army.
Discipline is very important in a student's life. We must obey our teachers, must follow the rules ofthe school. We should be sincere, dedicated, firm, and focus on our goals. If we violate, we will suffer a great deal in our future.
As a student in the future of the country,we need to be very punctual to our routine, hard working, healthy and fit. Discipline demands self-control and dedication. It leads to the formation of a good society and nation as well.
28. What is discipline?
A. obedience to rules and regulations
C. successful life
29. What does the word "fundamental" mean?
A. tiny B. trivial
C. basic D.small
30. Discipline is _______
A. student's life B. our teachers
C. decication D. very important
B. house without a roof
D. rules and regulations
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. disappear B. head C. instead D. health
2. A. think B. throw C. theatre D. although 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. measure B. arctic C. preserve D. surface
4. A. tornado B. kangaroo C. pollutant D. volcano
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
31. The word "follow " can best be replaced by ________
A. move B. obey
C. remember D.forget
32. Discipline requires _______
A. a good society B. a good nation
C. routine D.self-control and dedication
II. WRITING
Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
33. "Why don't we go out for a walk?" Lan said
‡ Lan suggested __________________________________________________________
34. He started study Chinese five years ago.
‡He has _______________________________________________________________
35. I think you should study harder for the exam.
‡ If I __________________________________________________________________
36. Your dictionary is more expensive than mine.
‡ My dictionary isn't _____________________________________________________
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket. Do • not change the given words in any way.
37. It's a pity. I can't play the guitar. (wish)
38. I don't really like her. I admire her achievements. (although)
39. She has written many essays. This is the best one. (ever)
40. It's raining heavily. We cancelled our journey. (so)
5. She recalled her first televisionappearance forty years before.
A. recalled B. first television C. appearance D. before
6. The number ofpractised doctors is fallingeven though more people are qualifying in medicine.
A. The number of B. practised C. is falling D. in medicine
7. I won't haveanother drink, thanks. I need havea clear head for my meeting in the morning.
A. won't have B. have C. for D. in the morning Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
8. It's important for you _________this.
A. to understand B. understand C. understanding D. to understanding 9. My father used to a lot when he was young.
A. smoking B. smoke C. smoked D. smokes 10. He said that Bill________ on Saturday.
A. arrives B. will arrive C. has arrived D. had arrived 11. I am seeking ________of the regulations.
A. clear B. clearly C. clarify D. clarification
12. Have you read ________good book recently ?
A. a B.an C.any D.some 13. When I _______she was watering the flowers.
A. come B. came C. am coming D. have come 14. Have you heard who's ______town? .
A. took into B. made into C. bumped into D. blown into 15. Scotland is demanding a larger ________of the national cake.
A. slice B. layer C . surface D. cover 16. You _______so tired if youwent to bed earlier.
A. won't be B. weren't C. wouldn't be D. haven't been Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to comp complete each of the following exchanges
17. Nam: "How do you usually go to school?" Giang: " ___________
A. Fifteen minutes . B. One kilometer
C. Every day D. On foot
18. Marry: "I'm going to have an exam tomorrow." Lan: " ______
A. Good luck B. See you
C. Bye bye D. Thank you
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to i . the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
19. The ship was painstakingly rebuilt by a dedicatedteam of engineers.
A. mounted B. interested C. devoted D. concerned
20. The Emperor is customarily referred to as Tenno, "Son of Heaven".
A. surprisingly B. traditionally C. readily D. happily
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.He had always been recklesswith money.
A. exact B. mindful C. caught D. alert
22. I'm very carefulabout washing my hands before eating.
A. considerate B. attentive C . thrifty D. casual
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.
New York City is located in the southeastern part of New York Stante : The city was (23)____ by the Dutch in 1624. (24)_______first it was called Fort Amsterdam, and then New Amsterdam. In 1664, the Englishtook over the city and renamed it New York. (25)_______the populationof more than 7 million in is divided into five parts, which are Manhattan,the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. The total (26) _______ ofthese parts is 946 square kilometers. Visitors to New York are all attracted by places such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Wall Street,and Broadway Theater district. New York is also where (27) _______ canvisit someworld famous art galleries and museums.
23. A. found B. find C. finding D. finds
24. A. On B. In C. At D. With
25. A. Of B. With C. Under D.from
26. A. region B. site C. volume D. area
27. A. tour B. touristy C. tourists D. tourism
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C orD to indicate the correct answerto each of the questions
Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But pollution problem is as complicated as it is serious. It is complicated because much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. For example, exhaust from automobiles causes a large percentage of all air pollution. But automobiles provide transportation for millions of people. Factories discharge much of the material which pollutes the air and water, but factories give jobs to a large number of people.
Too much fertilizer or pesticide can ruin soil, but fertilizers and pesticide are important aids to the growing of crops. Thus, to end or reduce pollution immediately, people would have to stop using many things that benefit them. Most people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution can be gradually reduced in several ways.
28. What problem is complicated as it is serious?
A. pesticide B. crop C. pollution D. factory
29. Exhaust from automobiles causes.
A. air pollution B. noise pollution
C. water pollution D. light pollution
30. Discharge from factories pollutes ____________
A. fertilizer and crop B. factory and transportation
C. soil and crop D. air and water
31. What does the word "pesticide" mean?
A. a metal container B chemicals used for killing pests
C. any substance like air D. a cold drink
32. The word "several" can best be replaced by_________
A. some B. any C. few D. little
Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one,beginning with the given words.
33. "Why don't you take a day off tomorrow?" she said to me.
‡She suggested……………………………………………………………..
34. No one in the family is more intelligent than Lan.
‡Lan is……………………………………………………………..
35. They are going to build a new market here.
‡A new market ……………………………………………………………..
36. She was punished because she behaved improperly.
‡Because of……………………………………………………………..
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket. Do not change the given words in any way.
37. You eat too much. You will be fatter, (more)
38. That is the woman. Her daughter has studied abroad, (whose)
……………………………………………………………..
39. She went to bed early. She has an important exam tomorrow, (so)
40. Tom wants to play the game. Linda wants, too. (both)
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. bucket B. underline C. multiple D. sugar
2. A. inside B. provide C. since D. sight
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the wordthat differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. annoyed B. sculpture C. complex D. starter
4. A. profession B. bilingual C. attendance D. happy
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
5. Ifyou have warnedme, I would not have told your fatheraboutthat party.
A. If B. have warned C. your father D. about
6. Theleague table showsthe Danish team in the first placewith eight point.
A. The B. shows C. first place D. point
7. Guardsmade sure that the food suppliesdidn't fall underthe wrong hands.
A. Guards B. food supplies C. underD. hands
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
8. I wish you____________your clothes all over the floor.
A. don't leave B. wouldn't leave C. won't leave D. not leave 9. I wasn't too keen on________to the party.
A. go B.goes C. going D. to go 10. She went to the bookshop_____________she wanted to buy a comic book.
A. although B. because C.despite D. because of 11. Students have___________or no choice in the matter.
A. a few B. alittle C. few D. little 12. Students___________study hard will do well in my class.
A.who B.whose C. which D. whom 13. He has been __________for ten jobs so far.
A. turned down B. turned up C. letin D. let out 14. Have you ordered the wedding __________yet?
A. invite B. invitation C. invitations D. invited 15. The Great Walls of China __________ thousands of years ago.
A. is built B. was built C. is building D. was building 16. Her singing can’t __________a candle to Borelli’s.
A. take B. carry C. hold D. keep
Mark the letter A, B,C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges
17. Mr. Harry: "You've written a much better essay this time, John. John.”
A. Oh, you're right B. Thank you. It’s encouraging
C. Never mind D. Writing? Why?
18. -Nga: "You look so nervous___?”
-Trinh: “ Thisthunder scares me to death."
A. What's wrong B. What's that
C. Why's that D. What are you
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'm a bit wary of giving people my address when I don't know them very : well.
A. upset B. capable C. willing D. cautious
20. He accidentally met his favourite football star in the street.
A. came up B. came down C. came across D. came into 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. Why do otherwise intelligent people take this event so seriously’
A. absent-minded B. dim-witted
C. light-weighted D. hot-tempered
22. She has worked for me for two years and has always been reliable and punctual
A. behindhand B. beforehand C. afterwards D. aftermath
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.
One of the most important discoveries of the nineteenth century was amethod of using natural gas for cooking and heating. Large (23)________ofnatural gas found in the United States, usually several thousand feet below the surface of(24)_______ Earth.
For many years after natural gas first discovered, it was thought tohave no value. Finally, (25) _______, peoplebegan to understand its usesand to find ways of storing it and of moving it from place to place.
Today (26)_______ gas is stored in large tanks and used for lighting,cooking, and heating. In many ways, natural gas is one of our finest fuels. Itis cheap and can be used for (27) _______ without making the room hot. Itcan be moved easily from one place to another through long pipelines, some of which are hundreds of miles in length. 23 A.areas
however
amounts C. piles D. packs
a C. an D. the
therefore C. so D. but
naturally D. naturalize
cooking
cooked
Read the following passage and mark the lettera, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Moscow, the capital of Russia, is located in the far western part of the country. Since it was first mentioned in the chronicles of 1147, Moscow has played a vital role in Russian history. It became the capital of Muscovy (theGrand Principality of Moscow) in the late 13th century; hence, the people of Moscow are known as Muscovites. Today Moscow is not only the political j centre of Russia but also the country's most populous city and its industrial, cultural, scientific, and educational capital. For more than 600 years Moscow also has been the spiritual centre of the Russian Orthodox Church.
The capitalof the Union of Soviet Socialist Republic(USSR., until the Union dissolved in 1991. Moscow attracted world attentionas a centre of communist power; indeed, the name of the seat of the former n a government and the successor Russian government, the Kremlin, a synonym for Soviet authority. The dissolution of the USSR broughttremendous economic and political change, along with a significantconcentration of Russia's wealth, into Moscow.
28. Where is Moscow located?
A. far western part B. far eastern part
C southern part D. northern part
29. The word "vital" can best be replaced by_______________
A. artificial B. high C. essential D. big
30. What does the word "populous" mean?
A. charming B. crowded C. huge D. magnificent
31. Moscow also has been the spiritual centre of the Russian Orthodox Churchfor______________
A. unlimited time B. 600 years
C. less than 600 years D. more than 600 years
32. What was the Kremlin a synonym for?
A. the name of the seat B. Russian government
C. Soviet authority D. dissolution of the U.S.S.R.
Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
33. People watch football all over the world.
‡Football…………………………………………………………………………….
34. They have been learning English for 2 years.
‡They started…………………………………………………………………………….
35. Do you really like reading books?
‡You really…………………………………………………………………………….
36. I was late for the meeting because of the heavyrain.
‡ Because it …………………………………………………………………………….
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket. Do not change the given words in any way.
37. I didn't have the key. I couldn't get into the house, (because)
38. She thought she might run out of cash. She took the bank card with her. (case) ………
39. I borrowed her this book. This book is very interesting, (which)
40. My father is visiting Japan. He has never visited Japan before, (first)
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
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. sweater B. slideshow C. sure D. science
2. A. document B. stroll C. buffalo D. remote
Mark the letter A, B, C or Dto indicate the word that differs from the otherthree in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. hyphen B. rocket C. simmer D. shallot
4. A. breadwinner B. stalagmite C. astronaut D. marinate Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
5. Successdidn't come overnight-she struggled for yearsbefore makeany money.
A. Success B. overnight C. for years D. make
6. Thisjeans have got too tightand I can't wearthem any more.
A. This B. too tight C. can't wear D. any more
7. I've got to make one or two small correction to the textbefore it's finished.
A. I've got B. correction C. before D. finished Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
8. __________his age, he still leads an active life.
A. Though B. Because C. Since D. In spite of
9. The project_________by tomorrow. Don't worry.
A. has finished B. has been finishedC. will finish D. will be finished
10. The train____________when I got to the station
A. has just left B. had just left
C hasjust been left D. had just been left
11. His sister has been studying in_______United States
than attend a class.
A. x B. the C. an D. a
12. There is still __________wine in the bottle.
A. some B. any C. few D. a few
13. If it is a nice day tomorrow, we ___________go swimming
A. go B. are going C. will go D. would go
14. It is important ___________manufacturer's instructions.
A. to following B. followed C.to follow D. following 15. She speaks French very fluently, but her pronunciation lets her___________
A. down B.up C.under D. over
16. Iwanted it to be a surprise, but my sister let the_____________out of the bag.
A. dog B.cat C.foot D gift
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to completeeachof the following exchanges.
17. Janet: "I have passed my final exam." Mark: " __________!"
A. Good luck B. I know C. Congratulations D. Thank you
18. "Excuse me. Do you mind if I sit here?" " ."
A. Really? Good B. Not at all C. Sure, thanks D. You're right Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSESTin meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. Police are investigating possible links between the two murders.
A. looking into B. looking up to
C.looking forward to D. looking down on
20. The twins resembled each other more strongly when they were young.
A. took away B. took on C. took to D. took after 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. At that time, a new school building was just a remote dream.
A. long-term B. near C. far D. opposite 22. The army is threatening to take over if civil unrest continues.
A. gain control of B. look like C. defeat D. remove
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, Cor D to indicate thecorrect word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
It is estimated that about 200 million people use the Internet computer network around the world. The Internet allows people (23)_______at home ainstead of traveling to work. The Internet allows businesses to communicate with customers and workers in any part of (24)______world for the cost of a local telephone call. Email allows (25)______to send documents,pictures and other data from one part of the world to another in at least 53minutes. People can use the Internet to do shopping. (26)______save a lot of time. It is possible to use the Internet for (27)______-students may connect with their teachers from home to send or receive emailor taketheir problems through "online" rather
23. A. work B.to work C.worked D. works
24. A. a B.an C. the D. one
25. A. use B. user C. useful D. useless
26. A. This B. These C. Those D. They
27. A. educate B. educator C. educating D. education
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C orD to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Homelessness is a problem in many big cities in the world. It occurs when a part of the population does not have any fixed place to call home. Hundreds of millions of people in the world spend at least some time of the year homeless. This is an issue that the authorities are trying to deal with.However, there are more things that each person can do to help those people
One of the things you can do to help the homeless is to volunteer your time. If you have a lot of free time, you mightgo on an extended trip to helpset up homes or improve an impoverished area. Even with justa few hours a week, itis possible to make an impact in your own city. You can also sign up tohelp at a local soup kitchen. Most cities have a mission of some kind serving food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter.
28. Homelessness occurs when a part of the population does not have any to call home.
A. great place B. convenient place
C. fixed place D. good place
29. What does the word "This" refer to?
A. Some time B. Homeless C. Authority D. Each person
30. If you have a lot of free time, you might to help the homeless.
A. go on an extended trip B.go on a holiday C. donate money D. donate clothes
31. The phrase” sign up” can best replaced by__________
A. list B. dedicate C. promise D. register
32. Most cities have a mission of offering___________
A. jobs B. temporary shelter C. allowanceD. education
Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
33. They will paint my house tomorrow.
‡I will have……………………………………………………………………………..
34. "If I were you, I wouldn't accept that job", said Nam to Lan.
‡ Nam advised……………………………………………………………………………..
35. Success depends on your hard work.
‡The harder……………………………………………………………………………..
36. I have difficulty in contacting him.
‡I find……………………………………………………………………………..
Combine twosentences into a new one using the given words in brackets;do not change the given words in any way.
37. I need a new school bag. Igo to the supermarket to buy. (so)
38. Everything has changed. I regret it. (wish)
39. That dictionary is really good. Youshould buy it. (were) …………………………………………………………………………….
40. John is a famous writer. His novels are very interesting, (whose)
Read the following passage andmark the letter A,B,C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrases that best fits of each of the numberred blanks.
The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Arthur Philips (23) __________ in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770 prisoners). Today there are about 3.6 million people ( 24)_______ 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 (25)_____higher, the colors are brighter and the nightlife in more exciting.
There are over 20 excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm climate and cool winter have (26) ______it a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous; its beautiful harbor, Sydney Harbor Bridge(27)____ was built in 1932 and Sydney Opera House. It was opened in 1973
23. A. arrive B. arrival C. arriving D. arrived
24. A. on B. in C. at D. with
25. A. is B. was C. are D.be
26.A. made B. make C. making D. to make
27. A. that B. which C. who D. whose Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
I had never seen a house on fire before, so, one evening when I heard fire engines with loud alarm bells rushing past my house.I quickly ran out and a few streets away, joined a large crowd of people. We could see the fire only from a distance because the police would not allow any one near the building on fire.
What a terrible scene I saw that day! Huge flames of fire were coming out of each floor, and black and thick smoke spread all around. Four fire engines were engaged and the firemen in their uniform were playing the hose on various partsof the building. Then the tall ladders of the fire engine were stretched
upwards. .1 Some firemen climbed up with hoses in their hands. The continuous flooding brought the fire under control but the building was completely destroyed.
28. What did the writer hear that night?
A.fire B.fire engines C.alarm bells D. B &C
29. Where was the building on fire located?
A. near his house B. a few streets away
C. near police station D. so far that he couldn’t see
30. The word "horrible" can best be replaced by _____
A. horrifying B. interesting C. amazing D. nervous 31. The firemen were wearing _______
A. shirt B. T-shirt C. uniforms D. suits
32. What does the word "their" refer to?
A. engines B.firemen’s C.hands D.hoses
II. WRITING
Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first beginning with the given words.
33. It was such a good wine that I drank 3 glasses in a row.
‡The wine was so good that I drank 3 glasses in a row.
34. They are excited about going to London on holiday.
‡They are looking forward to going to London on holiday.
35. I can't understand her because she speaks so softly.
‡If she didn't speak so softly, I could understand her.
36. In spite of eating a lot of pizza, he was still hungry.
‡Although he ate a lot of pizza, he was still hungry. Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket. Do not change the given words in any way.
37. They cancelled the trip to Van Mieu. It was too hot. (because) They cancelled the trip to Van Mieu because it was too hot.
38. The man is trying hard. He wants to finish the work early. (order)
The man is trying hard in ordet to finish the work early.
39. I know the man. He is standing near the door. (who)
I know the man who is standing near the door.
40. Minh is 1.65 meter. Hoa is 1.60 meter. (taller)
Minh is 5 centimeters taller than Hoa.
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. should B. shout C. about D. amount
2. A. shop B. problem C. top D. glove
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. rusty B. career C. accent D. mission
4. A. versatile B. openness C. financial D. housekeeper
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs . correction in each of the following questions.
5. She learned through bitter experiencethat he was notto be trust.
A. learned B. bitter experience C. was not D. trust
6. Your classmateswon't trustyou if you're always told tales, Alvin.
A. classmates B. won't trust C. if D. told
7. About the guidance of the conductor,an orchestracreates music and harmonies.
A. About B. the conductor C. an orchestra D. harmonies
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions :
8. There are two points _____ I wanted to make
A. who B. where C. which D.whose 9. Will we ______to the wedding celebrations by them?
A.invite B. invited C. be inviting D. be invited 10. I like my old phone, but this new model it out of the water.
A. blows B. moves C. throws D. takes 11. If I were you, I more carefully in the rain.
A. will drive B. would drive C. was driving D. drove 12. All areas of _______country will have _______rain tonight.
A. the -some B. the -any C. a -some D. a -any .13. She'll miss the bus if she _______soon.
A. isn't leaving B. didn't leave C.don't leave D. doesn’t leave 14. You've done some stupid things before, but this really takes the______
A. sausage B. beef C.biscuit D. hamburger 15. She left _______ an “m” in 'accommodation'.
A. out B. in C. up D. down 16. Is there _____university____ this town?
A. an-in B. a -in C.an-at D. an -in
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges
17. John: "Can you do the cooking today?" Linda: "__________
A. All right B. Yes, please C. No, thanks D.I know tha 18. Linh: "Let's go to Nha Trang for the weekend!" Daniel: "
A. Oh, you are good to say so B. Yes, let’s C. That's a good idea D.That’s a nice day.
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. It wasinevitablethat there would be job losses.
A. unbelievable B. unavoidable C. unneccessary D. incredible 20. A fund will be set upfor the dead men's families.
A. provided B. destroyed C. produced D. established 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 petrol price goes upany more, I will have to use a bicycle.
A. increase B. ascend C. develop D. raise 22. How many countries took part inthe last SEA Games?
A. performed B. hosted C. participated D. succeeded 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
Rice is eaten by Vietnamese people every day. It often grows in tropical countries such as Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia. People (23) _____been : growing rice for thousands or years. The seeds are planted in special beds to grow into young rice plants. Then they are (24)_____ to fields covered with muddy water called paddies. The fields of rice look very (25) _____ After 3 or 5 months, the rice is ready to be picked. People often drain away before collecting rice. Eating rice is (26) _____special action in the world. They don't use spoons or folks to enjoy bowls of rice. However, they use two short sticks known (27) _____chopsticks to put rice into their mouths.
23. A. has B. have C. had D. having 24. A. take B. taking C. to take D. taken 25. A. beauty B. beautify C. beautiful D. beautifully 26. A. a B. an C. the D. x 27. A. with B. as C. of D. like Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Discipline is an important virtue in one's life. Discipline means complete obedience to certain rules and regulations. Life without discipline is just like a house without a roof. It is absolutely essential for successful life.
Discipline is the structural and fundamental unit of a successful person. It is essential for us at home, for soldiers in battlefield, for students in school, for players in playground. A team of experienced players often lose the match because ofindiscipline in the team. A horrible battle can bewon by a disciplined army.
Discipline is very important in a student's life. We must obey our teachers, must follow the rules of the school. We should be sincere, dedicated, firm, and focus on our goals. If we violate, we will suffer a great deal in our future.
As a student in the future of the country,we need to be very punctual to our routine, hard working, healthy and fit. Discipline demands self-control and dedication. It leads to the formation of a good society and nation as well.
28. What is discipline?
A. obedience to rules and regulations
C. successful life
29. What does the word "fundamental" mean?
A. tiny B. trivial
C. basic D.small
30. Discipline is _______
A. student's life B. our teachers
C. decication D. very important
B. house without a roof
D. rules and regulations
31. The word "follow" can best be replaced by ________
A. move B. obey
C. remember D.forget
32. Discipline requires _______
A. a good society B. a good nation
C. routine D.self-control and dedication
II. WRITING
Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
33. "Why don't we go out for a walk?" Lan said
‡ Lan suggested going out for a walk.
34. He started study Chinese five years ago.
‡He has studied Chinese for five years.
35. I think you should study harder for the exam.
‡ If I were you, I would study harder for the exam.
36. Your dictionary is more expensive than mine.
‡ My dictionary isn't as expensive as yours. Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket. Do • not change the given words in any way.
37. It's a pity. I can't play the guitar. (wish)
I wish I could play the guitar.
38. I don't really like her. I admire her achievements. (although)
Although I don’t really like her,I admire her achievements
39. She has written many essays. This is the best one. (ever)
This is the best essay she has ever written.
40. It's raining heavily. We cancelled our journey. (so)
It's raining heavily,so we cancelled our journey.
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. disappear B. head C. instead D. health
2. A. think B. throw C. theatre D. although
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. measure B. arctic C. preserve D. surface
4. A. tornado B. kangaroo C. pollutant D. volcano
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
5. She recalled her first televisionappearance forty years before.
A. recalled B. first television C. appearance D. before
6. The number ofpractised doctors is fallingeven though more people are qualifying in medicine.
A. The number of B. practised C. is falling D. in medicine
7. I won't haveanother drink, thanks. I need havea clear head for my meeting in the morning.
A. won't have B. have C. for D. in the morning
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 8. It's important for you _________this.
A. to understand B. understand C. understanding D. to understanding 9. My father used to a lot when he was young.
A. smoking B. smoke C. smoked D. smokes 10. He said that Bill________ on Saturday.
A. arrives B. will arrive C. has arrived D. had arrived 11. I am seeking ________of the regulations.
A. clear B. clearly C. clarify D. clarification
12. Have you read ________good book recently ?
A. a B.an C.any D.some 13. When I _______she was watering the flowers.
A. come B. came C. am coming D. have come 14. Have you heard who's ______town? .
A. took into B. made into C. bumped into D. blown into 15. Scotland is demanding a larger ________of the national cake.
A. slice B. layer C . surface D. cover 16. You _______so tired if you went to bed earlier.
A. won't be B. weren't C. wouldn't be D. haven't been Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to comp complete each of the following exchanges
17. Nam: "How do you usually go to school?" Giang: " ___________
A. Fifteenminutes . B. One kilometer
C. Every day D. On foot
18. Marry: "I'm going to have an exam tomorrow." Lan: " ______
A. Good luck B. See you
C. Bye bye D. Thank you
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning toi . the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
19. The ship was painstakingly rebuilt by a dedicatedteam of engineers.
A. mounted B. interested C. devoted D. concerned
20. The Emperor is customarily referred to as Tenno, "Son of Heaven".
A. surprisingly B. traditionally C. readily D. happily
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.He had always been recklesswith money.
A. exact B. mindful C. caught D. alert
22. I'm very carefulabout washing my hands before eating.
A. considerate B. attentive C . thrifty D. casual
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.
New York City is located in the southeastern part of New York Stante. : The city was (23)____ by the Dutch in 1624. (24)_______first it was called Fort Amsterdam, and then New Amsterdam. In 1664, the Englishtook over the city and renamed it New York. (25)_______the populationof more than 7 million in is divided into five parts, which are Manhattan,the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. The total (26) _______ ofthese parts is 946 square kilometers. Visitors to New York are all attracted by places such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Wall Street,and Broadway Theater district. New York is also where (27) _______ canvisit someworld famous art galleries and museums.
23. A. found B. find C. finding D. finds
24. A. On B. In C. At D. With
25. A. Of B. With C. Under D.from
26. A. region B. site C. volume D. area
27. A. tour B. touristy C. tourists D. tourism
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C orD to indicate the correct answerto each of the questions
Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But pollution problem is as complicated as it is serious. It is complicated because much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. For example, exhaust from automobiles causes a large percentage of all air pollution. But automobiles provide transportation for millions of people. Factories discharge much of the material which pollutes the air and water, but factories give jobs to a large number of people. Too much fertilizer or pesticide can ruin soil, but fertilizers and pesticide are important aids to
the growing of crops. Thus, to end or reduce pollution immediately, people would have to stop using many things that benefit them. Most people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution can be gradually reduced in several ways.
28. What problem is complicated as it is serious?
A. pesticide B. crop C. pollution D. factory
29. Exhaust from automobiles causes.
A. air pollution B. noise pollution
C. water pollution D. light pollution
30. Discharge from factories pollutes ____________
A. fertilizer and crop B. factory and transportation
C. soil and crop D. air and water
31. What does the word "pesticide" mean?
A. a metal container B chemicals used for killing pests
C. any substance like air D. a cold drink
32. The word "several" can best be replaced by_________
A. some B. any C. few D. little
Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one,beginning with the given words.
33. "Why don't you take a day off tomorrow?" she said to me.
‡She suggested taking a day off the following day
34. No one in the family is more intelligent than Lan.
‡Lan is the most intelligent in the family
35. They are going to build a new market here.
‡A new market is going to be built there
36. She was punished because she behaved improperly.
‡Because of behaving improperly, she was punished
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket. Do not change the given words in any way.
37. You eat too much. You will be fatter, (more)
The more you eat, the fatter you are
38. That is the woman. Her daughter has studied abroad, (whose)
That is the woman whose daughter has studied abroad
39. She went to bed early. She has an important exam tomorrow, (so)
She has an important exam tomorrow, so she went to bed early
40. Tom wants to play the game. Linda wants, too. (both)
Both Tom and Linda want to play
A. Oh, you're right B. Thank you. It’s encouraging
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. bucket B. underline C. multiple D. sugar
2. A. inside B. provide C. since D. sight
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the wordthat differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. annoyed B. sculpture C. complex D. starter
4. A. profession B. bilingual C. attendance D. exotic
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
5. Ifyou have warnedme, I would not have told your fatheraboutthat party.
A. If B. have warned C. your father D. about
6. Theleague table showsthe Danish team in the first placewith eight point.
A. The B. shows C. first place D. point
7. Guardsmade sure that the food suppliesdidn't fall underthe wrong hands.
A. Guards B. food supplies C. under D. hands
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
8. I wish you____________your clothes all over the floor.
A. don't leave B. wouldn't leave C. won't leave D. not leave 9. I wasn't too keen on________to the party.
A. go B.goes C. going D. to go 10. She went to the bookshop_____________she wanted to buy a comic book.
A. although B. because C.despite D. because of 11. Students have___________or no choice in the matter.
A. a few B. alittle C. few D. little 12. Students___________study hard will do well in my class.
A. who B.whose C. which D. whom 13. He has been __________for ten jobs so far.
A. turned down B. turned up C. letin D. let out 14. Have you ordered the wedding __________yet?
A. invite B. invitation C. invitations D. invited 15. The Great Walls of China __________ thousands of years ago.
A. is built B. was built C. is building D. was building 16. Her singing can’t __________a candle to Borelli’s.
A. take B. carry C. hold D. keep
Mark the letter A, B,C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges
17. Mr. Harry: "You've written a much better essay this time, John. John.”
C. Never mind D. Writing? Why?
18. -Nga: "You look so nervous___?”
-Trinh: “ Thisthunder scares me to death."
A. What's wrong B. What's that
C. Why's that D. What are you
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'm a bit wary of giving people my address when I don't know them very : well.
A. upset B. capable C. willing D. cautious
20. He accidentally met his favourite football star in the street.
A. came up B. came down C. came across D. came into 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. Why do otherwise intelligent people take this event so seriously’
A. absent-minded B. dim-witted
C. light-weighted D. hot-tempered
22. She has worked for me for two years and has always been reliable and punctual
A. behindhand B. beforehand
C. afterwards D. aftermath
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.
One of the most important discoveries of the nineteenth century was amethod of using natural gas for cooking and heating. Large (23)________ofnatural gas found in the United States, usually several thousand feet below the surface of(24)_______ Earth.
For many years after natural gas first discovered, it was thought tohave no value. Finally, (25) _______, peoplebegan to understand its usesand to find ways of storing it and of moving it from place to place.
Today (26)_______ gas is stored in large tanks and used for lighting,cooking, and heating. In many ways, natural gas is one of our finest fuels. Itis cheap and can be used for (27) _______ without making the room hot. Itcan be moved easily from one place to another through long pipelines, some of which are hundreds of miles in length.
23 A.areas
24 A. one
B. amounts C. piles D. packs
B. a C. an D. the
25 A. however B. therefore C. so D. but
26 A. nature
27 A.cook
B. natural C. naturally D. naturalize
B. cooker C. cooking D. cooked
Read the following passage and mark the letter a, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Moscow, the capital of Russia, is located in the far western part of the country. Since it was first mentioned in the chronicles of 1147, Moscow has played a vital role in Russian history. It became the capital of Muscovy (theGrand Principality of Moscow) in the late 13th century; hence, the people of
Moscow are known as Muscovites. Today Moscow is not only the political j centre of Russia but also the country's most populous city and its industrial, cultural, scientific, and educational capital. For more than 600 years Moscow also has been the spiritual centre of the Russian Orthodox Church.
The capitalof the Union of Soviet Socialist Republic(USSR., until the Union dissolved in 1991. Moscow attracted world attentionas a centre of communist power; indeed, the name of the seat of the former n a government and the successor Russian government, the Kremlin, a synonym for Soviet authority. The dissolution of the USSR broughttremendous economic and political change, along with asignificantconcentration of Russia's wealth, into Moscow.
28. Where is Moscow located?
A. far western part B. far eastern part
C southern part D. northern part
29. The word "vital" can best be replaced by_______________
A. artificial B. high C. essential D. big
30. What does the word "populous" mean?
A. charming B. crowded C. huge D. magnificent
31. Moscow also has been the spiritual centre of the Russian Orthodox Churchfor______________
A. unlimited time B. 600 years
C. less than 600 years D. more than 600 years
32. What was the Kremlin a synonym for?
A. the name of the seat B. Russian government
C. Soviet authority D. dissolution of the U.S.S.R.
Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
33. People watch football all over the world.
‡Football is watched all over the world
34. They have been learning English for 2 years.
‡They started learning English 2 years ago
35. Do you really like reading books?
‡You really like reading books, don’tyou?
36. I was late for the meeting because of the heavyrain.
‡ Because it rained heavily, I was late for the meeting
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket. Do not change the given words in any way.
37. I didn't have the key. I couldn't get into the house, (because)
I couldn't get into the house, because I didn't have the key.
38. She thought she might run out of cash. She took the bank card with her. (case)
She took the bank card with her in case she ran out of cash
39. I borrowed her this book. This book is very interesting, (which)
I borrowed her this book, which is very interesting
40. My father is visiting Japan. He has never visited Japan before, (first) This is the first time my father has visited Japan
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. sweater B. slideshow C. sure D. science
2. A. document B. stroll C. buffalo D. remote
Mark the letter A, B, C or Dto indicate the word that differs from the otherthree in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. hyphen B. rocket C. simmer D. shallot
4. A. breadwinner B. stalagmite C. astronaut D. marinate Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
5. Successdidn't come overnight-she struggled for yearsbefore makeany money.
A. Success B. overnight C. for years D. make
6. Thisjeans have got too tightand I can't wearthem any more.
A. This B. too tight C. can't wear D. any more
7. I've got to make one or two small correction to the textbefore it's finished.
A. I've got B. correction C. before D. finished Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 8. __________his age, he still leads an active life.
A. Though B. Because C. Since D. In spite of 9. The project_________by tomorrow. Don't worry.
A. has finished B. has been finishedC. will finish D. will be finished 10. The train____________when I got to the station
A. has just left B. had just left
C has just been left D. had just been left 11. His sister has been studying in_______United States
A. x B. the C. an D. a 12. There is still __________wine in the bottle.
A. some B. any C. few D. a few 13. If it is a nice day tomorrow, we ___________go swimming
A. go B. are going C. will go D. would go 14. It is important ___________manufacturer's instructions.
A. to following B. followed C.to follow D. following 15. She speaks French very fluently, but her pronunciation lets her___________
A. down B.up C.under D. over 16. Iwanted it to be a surprise, but my sister let the_____________out of the bag.
A. dog B.cat C.foot D gift
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to completeeachof the following exchanges.
17. Janet: "I have passed my final exam." Mark: _____________!"
A. Good luck B. I know C. Congratulations D. Thank you
18. "Excuse me. Do you mind if I sit here?" -"_______________”
A. Really? Good B. Not at all C. Sure, thanks D. You're right Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSESTin meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. Police are investigating possible links between the two murders.
A. looking into B. looking up to
C.looking forward to D. looking down on 20. The twins resembled each other more strongly when they were young.
A. took away B. took on C. took to D. took after 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. At that time, a new school building was just a remote dream.
A. long-term B. near C. far D. opposite 22. The army is threatening to take over if civil unrest continues.
A. gain control of B. look like C. defeat D. remove
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, Cor D to indicate thecorrect word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
It is estimated that about 200 million people use the Internet computer network around the world. The Internet allows people (23)_______at home ainstead of traveling to work. The Internet allows businesses to communicate with customers and workers in any part of (24)______world for the cost of a local telephone call. Email allows (25)______to send documents,pictures and other data from one part of the world to another in at least 53minutes. People can use the Internet to do shopping.
(26)______save a lot of time. It is possible to use the Internet for (27)______-students may connect with their teachers from home to send or receive emailor taketheir problems through "online" rather than attend a class.
23. A. work B.to work C.worked D. works
24. A. a B.an C. the D. one
25. A. use B. user C. useful D. useless
26. A. This B. These C. Those D. They
27. A. educate B. educator C. educating D. education
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C orD to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Homelessness is a problem in many big cities in the world. It occurs when a part of the population does not have any fixed place to call home. Hundreds of millions of people in the world spend at least
some time of the year homeless. This is an issue that the authorities are trying to deal with.However, there are more things that each person can do to help those people
One of the things you can do to help the homeless is to volunteer your time. If you have a lot of free time, you mightgo on an extended trip to helpset up homes or improve an impoverished area. Even with justa few hours a week, itis possible to make an impact in your own city. You can also sign up tohelp at a local soup kitchen. Most cities have a mission of some kind serving food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter.
28. Homelessness occurs when a part of the population does not have any to call home.
A. great place B. convenient place
C. fixed place D. good place
29. What does the word "This" refer to?
A. Some time B. Homeless C. Authority D. Each person
30. If you have a lot of free time, you might to help the homeless.
A. go on an extended trip B.go on a holiday C. donate money D. donate clothes
31. The phrase” sign up” can best replaced by__________
A. list B. dedicate C. promise D. register
32. Most cities have a mission of offering___________
A. jobs B. temporary shelter C. allowanceD. education
Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
33. They will paint my house tomorrow.
‡I will have my house painted tomorrow
34. "If I were you, I wouldn't accept that job", said Nam to Lan.
‡ Nam advised Lan not to accept that job
35. Success depends on your hard work.
‡The harder you work, the more successful you are
36. I have difficulty in contacting him.
‡I findcontactinghimdifficult
Combine twosentences into a new one using the given words in brackets;do not change the given words in any way.
37. I need a new school bag. Igo to the supermarket to buyit. (so)
I need a new school bag, so I go to the supermarket to buyit
38. Everything has changed. I regret it. (wish)
I wish that everything could be as it used to be
39. That dictionary is really good. You should buy it. (were)
If I were you, I would buy that dictionary
40. John is a famous writer. His novels are very interesting, (whose)
John, whose novels arevery interesting, is a famous writer
Huong dan on thi vao 10
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Mark the letterA, 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. average B. wave C. pavement D. engage
2. A. system B. specify C. unscrew D. insurance Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position ofprimary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. encounter B. agency C. memory D. chemical
4. A. element B. candidate C. teenager D. determine Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
5. I can't remember the name ofthe girl who sittingnext tome at last night. A. of B. sitting C. next to D. at
6. I wish today issunny so thatI could spendthe day in the country.
A. is B. so that C. could spend D. in
7. Onthe way home, we saw a lot ofmen, women and dogs whichwereplaying inthe park.
A. On B. a lot of C.which D. in Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
8. _____________there was a fierce dog in the house, the thieves managed to break in.
A. Instead of B. Because C. Although D. However 9. I let my friend__________ my car when he came to visit me.
A. to borrow B. borrow C. borrowing D. borrowed 10. There is only one student in the classroom____________ his lesson.
A. prepare B. to prepare C. was preparing D. preparing 11. The children had been_________of the danger, but they took no notice.
A. warned B. explained C. shown D. alarmed 12. Many children are afraid of______________
A. to ask B. to be asked C. asking D. being asked 13. Did you remember____________ the lights off before leaving the house?
A. turning B. having turned C. turn D. to turn 14. We are living in an ever_________world.
A. changed B. changing C. changeable D. be changing 15. All the youth must contribute to_________ the country.
A. the building of B. building of C. build D. the building 16. School children are looking forward to__________ on holiday.
A. go B. being gone C. going D. having gone Mark the letterA, B, C or D to indicate the mostsuitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 17. Harry: "Thank you for your help, Judy." Judy: "______________”
A. With all my heart B. Never mention me C. It's my pleasure D. No problem
18. Mary: "I've got an exam tomorrow." Peter: "________________”
A. Thank you B. Same to you C. Good luck D. See you Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST D. See in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. Some of the time-consumingjobs can now be done by machines.
A. taking time B. taking much time C. taking no time D. taking little time 20. No one knew preciselywhat would happen to a human being in space.
A. exactly B. clearly C. carefully D. happily Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each ofthefollowing questions.
21. She is not very popular among her friends for her being insincere.
A. useless B. fair C. imperfect D. honest 22. It's hearteningto see the energy and determination of the child in fighting the disease.
A. encouraging B. discouraging C. tiring D. stimulating 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.
Ann Johnson has worked at this college for three years. She is a responsible employee and gets on well with the other members of the department.We have all found her to be anexcellent (23)__________. She is always on time
for work. She is an extremely (24)________staff member who is able to work independently. I can always rely on her creative thinking. Her students often tell me how kind she is. She is always ready to help with a smile and she is cheerful to all of them. In private, she is not very talkative (25)_________seems rather shy. Her work is excellent, and she is determined to (26)____________She is also quite ambitious and has applied for the position of Director of Studies. I think that you can count (27)____________Ann to make your school a success and I recommend her for thepost of Director.
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Mark the letterA, 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. washed B. considered C. booked D.hoped
23. A. employer B. adult C. student
24. A. reliable B. lazy C. stubborn
25. A. therefore B. as
26. A. help B. use
colleague
2. A. stream B. leather C. cream D. dream Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the otherthree in the position ofprimary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. difference B. difficult C. supporting D. beautiful
4. A. social B. reply C. contain D. appear Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs : correction in each of the following questions.
27. A. to B. with
on Read the following passage and mark the letterA, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Brazil, the largest country in South American and the fifth largest country in the world, is located in the eastern half of South America. Thepeople of Brazil are famous for their outgoing, friendly, and fun-loving nature. Brazilian women are considered to be among the best dressed in the world.
Brazil is a federal republic with 23 states. The capital city is Brasilia. Portuguese is the official language and it is spoken with a distinct Brazilianaccent. Brazil has population of over 138 million, which is made of people of many different races and ethnic groups.
A number of industrial products areproduced in Brazil, including cars, chemicals, ships, machines, and military weapons. Mining is also an important industry. Agriculture is another important industry. Many crops are exported including coffee (Brazil is the largest coffee grower in the world), cotton, soybeans, sugar, cocoa, rice, corn and fruit.
28. Where is Brazil located?
A. In the eastern half of South America B. In the southern half of South America
C. In the western half of South America D. In the eastern half of North America 29. Who are considered to be among the best dressed in the world?
A. Brazilian men B. Brazilians C. Americans D. Brazilian women 30. How are the people of Brazil?
A. Outgoing, famous and natural B. Outgoing, friendly and natural
C. Outgoing, friendly and fun-loving D. Famous, friendly and fun-loving 31. The word "rice" in line 11 is closest in meaning to
A. a kind of vegetablesB. a kind of food C. a kind of meat D. a kind of drinks 32. What is the most significant agricultural product in Brazil?
A. cocoa B. coffee C. corn D. cotton .
II. WRITING
Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words. 33.The child will die if nobody sends for a doctor.
-> Unless____________________________________________________
34. The robbers made the bank manager hand over the money.
-> The bank manager_____________________________________________
35. The furniture was so expensive that I didn't buy it.
->The furniture was too__________________________________________
36. Mary says she'd like to have been put in a higher class.
->Mary wishes_________________________________________________
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket. DoI not change the given words in any way.
37. It rained continuously. We all enjoyed the trip. (In spite of)
38. I have homework. I have already doneit. (been)
39. I like Chinsese. I can't speak it perfectly. (wish)
40. They're electric wires. Steve told Mike not to touch them. (warned)
5.Althoughsmokers are awarethat smoking is harmful totheir health, they can't get rid it.
A. Although B. are aware C. to D. get rid it
6. Even thoughthe extremelybad weather in the mountains, the climbers decided not to cancel their climb.
A. Even though B. extremely C. not to cancel D. climb
7. The woman of whom thered car is parkedin front ofthe bank is a famouspopstar.
A. of whom the B. is parked C. in front of D. a famous pop star Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate thecorrect answer to each of thefollowing questions.
8. Endangered species_________ by the World Wildlife Fund.
A. will protect B. would protect C. be protected D. are protected
9. The phone rang while she____________dinner.
A. is cooking B. has cooked C. was cooking D. cooks
10. Lan's grandfather___________teach literature at a high school, but nowhe has retired.
A. was used to B. used to C. is used to D. use to
11. It was cold and wet,____________Paul went to the beach.
A. because B. although C. therefore D. but
12. The people_________called me yesterday want to buy your house.
A. whom B. who C. which D. whose
13. A: "Do you like the weather here?" B: "I wish it_.....................”____________________
A. doesn't rain B. didn't rain C. won't rain
14. To be successful, an artist must show great ___________.
A. originality B. origin C. original
D. hadn't rained
D. originally
15. If people _________after their houses probably, the police wouldn't have so much work to do.
A. should look B. look
16. Hoi An is a famous tourist_______.
C. have looked D. looked
A. attractive B. attract C. attracted D. attraction
Mark the letterA, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
17. Lan: "Mum, I've got 600 on the TOEFL test." Lan's mother: "______________”.
A. Good job! B. Good way! C. You are right. D. Oh, hard luck!
18. Mary: "Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?" Peter: “____________".
A. Do you think I would? B. I wouldn't. Thank you.
C. Yes, you are a good friend.
D. Yes, I'd love to. Thanks.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate theword(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. It is not surprising that they broke up because of their fragilerelationship.
A. uncertain B. heated C. thin D. unclear
20. Deforestation is exerting negative effects on many living organisms.
A. plants and animals
C. ecological balance
B. species of animals
D. natural surroundings
31. According to the passage, people live most comfortably with
A. noise furnaces B. silence C.reduced noise D. certain noise
32. Where in the passage does the author discuss people's response to noiselessness?
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 house has been unoccupiedfor years as no one wants to rent or buy it.
A. vacant B. used C. empty D. marketed
22. She's a very good speaker who is never at a loss for words.
A. not knowing what to say B. not having a good vocabulary
C. expressing ideas clearly D. having a good vocabulary
Read the following passage and mark the letterA, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
There are a lot of things you should follow to be a welcome guest America. When you are (23)__________to have dinner at your friend's house, it's necessary to bring a small present. Flowers are always nice; or you may bring a bottle of (24) _______if you know that your friend likes drinking.
You are expected to arrive for dinner on time or just a few minutes late. Don't get there early. If you are going to be more than fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell them.
Try to relax and enjoy yourself at the dinner table. If you don't know about choosing the (25)
___________ fork or knife, just watch the other people, andfollow them. If you still have no idea of (26)_________to do, ask the person next to you.
When it comes to the food, if you like it, say so. They are looking orward to hearing your compliments. Of course, you will thank them for themeal and for their kindness. It is also a good idea to send a (27)____note the day after.
23. A. made B. demanded C. invited D. forced
24. A. juice B. wine C. lemonade D. coke
25. A. new B. main C. big
D. right
26. A. where B. which C. why D. what
27. A. welcome B. goodbye C. message
D. thank-you
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the orrect answer to each of the questions.
In the twentieth century, architects in large cities designed structures a way that reduced noise and yet made living as comfortable as possible. They used such techniques as making walls hollow and filling this wall spacewith materials that absorb noise. Thick carpets and heavy curtains were usedto cover floors and windows. Air conditioners and furnaces were designed to filter air through soundproofing materials. However, after much time and effort had been spent in making buildings less noisy, it was discovered thatpeople also reacted adversely to the lack of sound. Now architects aredesigning structures which reduce undesirable noise but retain the kind of noise that people seem to need.
28. The word "they" refers to__________.
A. architects B. cities C. structures D. techniques
29. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as absorbing sound?
A. filled hollow walls
B. thick carpets and heavy curtains
C. air conditioners and furnaces D. air filters
30. Architects are now designing____________.
A. new techniques of soundproofing B. the idea noise
C. structures with some noise
D. adverse buildings
A. Lines 1-2 B. Lines 2-6 C. Lines 6-8 D. Lines 8-10
II. WRITING
Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
33. The teacher has invited all the students in the class.
-> All the students in the class______________________________________
34. "Why do you like this job?" Tom said to me.
-> Tom askedme_________________________________________________
35. She can't lift the table because she is not strong enough.
-> If___________________________________________________________
36. Because his bike was broken, he arrived late for the concert.
-> Because of___________________________________________________
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket. Do not change the given words in any way.
37. He used to be a smoker. He hasn't smoked for three years. (stopped)
38. It's a new computer. My father has bought it. (been)
39. I wanted some stamps. I went to the post office. (so)
40. The weather was bad. They had a picnic. (although)
Mark the letterA, B, C or D to indicate the word whoseunderlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. intermediate B. immediate C. medium D. medicine
2. A. bury B. hurry C. hungry D. thunder
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 question.
3. A. convenient B. encourage C. material D. modernize
4. A. television B. decoration C. introduction D. expectation Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
5. My father used to givingme some goodadvice wheneverI had aproblem.
A. giving B. some good C. whenever D. a problem
6. The betteryou are atEnglish, more chanceyou have to get a jobwithinternational organizations.
A. better B. are at C. more chance D. get a job
7. There aredifferences and similaritiesbetween Vietnameseand American culture.
A. There are B. and similarities C. Vietnamese D. culture
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
8.____________I were you, I would take a taxi to the airport.
A. If B. Unless C. Because D. When
9. The boy ____________ eyes are brown is my friend.
A. who B. whom C. which D. whose 10. I'm going to have my house____________ this weekend.
A. redecorates B. redecorated C. redecorating D. redecorate
11. Paul was___________disappointed with his examination results that he was sad all week.
A. too B. enough C. so D. such
12.Iwish I ___________a car. I'm tired of catching the bus to work every day.
A. had had B. had C. have D. will have
13. She said that she had been doing her homework____________8 0'clock.
A. about B. since C. at 14. The situation continues to getworse and_______________. D. for
A. bad B. worst C. worse D. badly
15. Please shut the gate___________the dog won't get out.
A. in order for B. in order to C. so as to D. so that 16. I was__________to find that they had already left.
A. disappointing B. disappoint C. disappointed D. disappointment
Mark the letterA, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
17. Tim: "Don't fail to send your parents my regards." Judy"____________”
A. It's my pleasure. B. You are welcome.C. Thanks, Iwill.D. Good idea, thanks.
18. Lora: "Your new blouse looks gorgeous, Helen!" Helen: "__________”
A. It'sup to you. B. Thanks, I bought it at Macy's.
C. I'd rather not. D. You can say that again. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. Those who don't have computer skills are really behindthe time
A. out of work B. out of fashion C. out of date D. out of question
20. Fruits and vegetables on the island are abundant, which enables the islanders to make a fortune.
A. plentiful B. different C. effective D. economical
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaningto the underlined word(s) in each ofthefollowing questions.
21. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.
23. A. after B. later C. past D. then 24. A. worth B. necessary C. important D. useful 25. A. notes B. papers C. arts D. skills 26. A. make B. help C. let D. give 27. A. getting B. making C. taking D. doing
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Many of us wish we were in a better-paid or more interesting job but don't know how to start looking for something else. If this describes you, the first thing you need to do is update your résumé. A résumé is a tool that can be used to obtain a job interview. Along with a cover letter,it is the first impression a prospective employee makes on a potential employer. Therefore, it is important that a résumé provide as much relevant information as possible while remaining brief. A résumé should be no more than two sides of A4 paper. Make it any longer and it won't get read. A résumé must be neatly typed, with at least 3/4 inch margins on all four : sides. Use underlining, capital letters, and asterisks to highlight importantinformation. A résumé should be single-spaced with an extra line of spacebetween blocks of information. Begin a résumé with your name, address, and home and business telephone numbers. Do not include age, marital status,or other personal facts. Next, many résumés list a career goal, followed bya chronological outline of work experience, starting with the most recentjob and working backward including a brief description of relevant dutiesand skills. Finally, include an outline of your educational background from the most recent backward. Include dates, schools, and diplomas awarded. Before you send it, make sure you check your spelling and grammar, or getsomeone else to go over it if you can.
28. What is the best title for this piece?
A. How to Get a Job.
C. How to Find Your Goal in Life.
29. What is the function of a résumé?
B. How to Prepare a Résumé.
D. How to Write a Cover Letter.
A. restrain B. stay unchanged
C. remain unstable D. fluctuate 22. In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented throughenvironmental improvements.
A. something to suffer
C. something sad
B. something enjoyable
D. something to entertain
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate thecorrect word or phrase that bestfits each of the numbered blanks.
Further education
Around the age of sixteen, you must make one of the biggest decisionsof your life. Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university (23)_________? Do I leave and start work orbegin a training course? The decision is yours, but it may be (24)_________remembering two things: there's more unemployment among people who haven't been to university, and people who have the right (25) __________will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs. If you decide to go straight into a job, there are many opportunities for training. Getting qualifications will (26)__________ you to get o more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you . to learn while you earn. Starting work and takinga break to study whenyou're older is another possibility. This way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (27)__________ practical work experience.
A. To describe your employment and educational background in extensivedetail.
B. To provide an impressive example of your writing and typing skills.
C. To act as a tool for getting you a job interview.
D. To give an employer a good first impression of you.
30. On a résumé, which job should be listed first?
A. Your most recent job. B. Your most relevant jo
C. Your first job.
31. The word "brief" is closest in meaning to
D. Your most important job.
A. short B. informative C. precise D. accurate
32. Which of the following should NOT be on your résumé?
A. Your name, telephone, and fax number.
B. The year you received your bachelor's degree.
C. Your nationality and the fact that you are single.
D. A description of the tasks you did in your last job.
II. WRITING
Finishthe second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
33. "Don't swim: too far out," she said to them.
-> She warned_________________________________________________
34. Her parents have just sold that old car.
-> That old car_________________________________________________
35. I was too tired to climb the mountain.
-> Iwas so____________________________________________________
36. It's a pity that our teacher isn't here at the moment.
->I wish
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket. DO not change the given words in any way.
37. That's our dog. The postman was bitten by it. (bit) -> _______________________________________________________________
38. They cancelled the party. It rained heavily. (since)
39. No one has a key. We can't get into the house. (can)
_______________________________________________________________
40. He had a good salary. He was unhappy in his job. (in spite of)
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Mark the letterA, 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. average B. wave C. pavement D. engage
2.A. system B. specify C. unscrew D. insurance
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position ofprimary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. encounter B. agency C. memory D. chemical
4.A. element B. candidate C. teenager D. determine
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each ofthe following questions.
5.I can't remember the name ofthe girl who sittingnext tome at last night. A. of B. sitting C. next to D. at
6. I wish today issunny so thatI could spendtheday in the country.
A. is B. so that C. could spend D. in
7. Onthe way home, we saw a lot ofmen, women and dogs whichwereplaying inthe park.
A. On B. a lot of C.which D. in Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
8. _____________there was a fierce dog in the house, the thieves managed to break in.
A. Instead of B. Because C. Although D. However
9. I let my friend__________ my car when he came to visit me.
A. to borrow B. borrow C. borrowing D. borrowed 10. There is only one student in the classroom____________ his lesson.
A. prepare B. to prepare C. was preparing D. preparing 11. The children had been_________of the danger, but they took no notice.
A. warned B. explained C. shown D. alarmed 12. Many children are afraid of______________
A. to ask B. to be asked C. asking D. being asked
13. Did you remember____________ the lights off before leaving the house?
A. turning B. having turned C. turn D. to turn
14. We are living in an ever_________world.
A. changed B. changing C. changeable D. be changing 15. All the youth must contribute to_________ the country.
A. the building of B. building of C. build D. the building 16. School children arelooking forward to__________ on holiday.
A. go B. being gone C. going D. having gone Mark the letterA, B, C or D to indicate the mostsuitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
17. Harry: "Thank you for your help, Judy." Judy: "_________”
A. With all my heart B. Never mention me C. It's my pleasure D. No problem
18. Mary: "I've got an exam tomorrow." Peter: "________________”
A. Thank you B. Same to you C. Good luck D. See you
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST D. See in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. Some of the time-consumingjobs can now be done by machines.
A. taking time B. taking much time C. taking no timeD. taking little time 20. No one knew preciselywhat would happen to a human being in space.
A. exactly B. clearly C. carefully D. happily Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each ofthefollowing questions.
21. She is not very popular among her friends for her being insincere.
A. useless B. fair C. imperfect D. honest
22. It's hearteningto see the energy and determination of the child in fighting the disease.
A. encouraging B. discouraging C. tiring D. stimulating 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.
Ann Johnson has worked at this college for three years. Sheis a responsible employee and gets on well with the other members of the department.We have all found her to be an excellent (23)__________. She is always on time for work. She is an extremely (24) ________staff member who is able to work independently.I can always rely on her creative thinking. Her students often tell me how kind she is. She is always ready to help with a smile and she is cheerful to all of them. In private, she is not very talkative (25)_________seems rather shy. Her work is excellent, and she is determined to (26)____________She is also quite ambitious and has applied for the position of Director of Studies. I think that you can count (27)____________Ann to make your school a success and I recommend her for the post of Director.
23. A. employer B. adult C. student D. colleague
24. A. reliable B. lazy C. stubborn D. selfish
25. A. therefore B. as C. so D. and
26. A. help B. use C. succeed D. fail
27. A. to B. with C. for D. on Read the following passage and mark the letterA, B,C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Brazil, the largest country in South American and the fifth largest country in the world, is located in the eastern half of South America. Thepeople of Brazil are famous for their outgoing, friendly, and fun-loving nature. Brazilian women are considered to be among the best dressed in the world.
Brazil is a federal republic with 23 states. The capital city is Brasilia. Portuguese is the official language and it is spoken with a distinct Brazilianaccent. Brazil has population of over 138 million, which is made of people of many different races and ethnic groups. A number of industrial products areproduced in Brazil, including cars, chemicals, ships, machines, and military weapons. Mining is also an important industry. Agriculture is another important industry. Many crops are exported including coffee (Brazil is the largest coffee grower in the world), cotton, soybeans, sugar, cocoa, rice, corn and fruit.
28. Whereis Brazil located?
A. In the eastern half of South America B. In the southern half of South America
C. In the western half of South America D. In the eastern half of North America
29. Who are considered to be among the best dressed in the world?
A.Brazilian men B. Brazilians C. Americans D. Brazilian women
30. How are the people of Brazil?
A. Outgoing, famous and natural B. Outgoing, friendly and natural
C. Outgoing, friendly and fun-loving D. Famous, friendly and fun-loving
31. The word "rice" in line 11 is closest in meaning to
A. a kind of vegetables B. a kind of food C. a kind of meat D. a kind of drinks
32. What is the most significant agricultural product in Brazil?
A. cocoa B. coffee C. corn D. cotton .
Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
33. The child will die if nobody sends for a doctor. Unless somebody sends for a doctor, the child will die.
34. The robbers made the bank manager hand over the money. The bank manager was made to hand over the money.
35. The furniture was so expensive that I didn't buy it. The furniture was too expensive for me to buy.
36. Mary says she'd like to have been put in a higher class. Mary wishes that she had been put in a higher class.
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket. DoI not change the given words in any way.
37. It rained continuously. We all enjoyed the trip. (In spite of)
In spite of the continuous rain, we all enjoyed the trip.
38. I have homework. I have already done it. (been)
My homework has already been done.
39. I like Chinsese. I can't speak it perfectly. (wish)
I wish I could speak Chinese perfectly.
40. They're electric wires. Steve told Mike not to touch them. (warned) Steve warned Mike not to touch the electric wires.
19. It is not surprising that they broke up because of their fragilerelationship.
A. uncertain B. heated C. thin D. unclear
20. Deforestation is exerting negative effects on many living organisms.
A. plants and animals
B. species of animals
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Mark the letterA, 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. washed B. considered C. booked D. hoped
2. A. stream B. leather C. cream D. dream Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the otherthree in the position ofprimary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. difference B. difficult C. supporting D. beautiful
4. A.social B. reply C. contain D. appear Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs : correction in each of the following questions.
5.Althoughsmokers are awarethat smoking is harmful totheir health, they can't get rid it.
A. Although B. are aware C. to D. get rid it
6. Even thoughthe extremelybad weather in the mountains, the climbers decided not to cancel their climb.
A. Even though B. extremely C. not to cancel D. climb
7. The woman of whom thered car is parkedin front ofthe bank is a famouspopstar.
A. of whom the B. is parked C. in front of D. a famous pop star Markthe letter A, B, C or D to indicate thecorrect answer to each of thefollowing questions.
8. Endangered species_________ by the World Wildlife Fund.
A. will protect B. would protect C. be protected D. are protected
9. The phone rang while she____________dinner.
A. is cooking B. has cooked C. was cooking D. cooks
10. Lan's grandfather___________teach literature at a high school, but nowhe has retired.
A. was used to B. used to C. is used to D. use to
11. It was cold and wet,____________Paul went to the beach.
A. because B. although C. therefore D. but
12. The people_________called me yesterday want to buy your house.
A. whom B. who C. which D. whose
13. A: "Do you like the weather here?" B: "I wish it_.....................”____________________
A. doesn't rain B. didn't rain C. won't rain
14. To be successful, an artist must show great ___________.
A. originality B. origin
C. original
D. hadn't rained
D. originally
15. If people _________after their houses probably, the police wouldn't have so much work to do.
A. should look B. look
16. Hoi An is a famous tourist_______.
C. have looked D. looked
A. attractive B. attract C. attracted D. attraction Mark the letterA, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
17. Lan: "Mum, I've got 600 on the TOEFL test." Lan's mother: "______________”.
A. Good job! B. Good way! C. You are right. D. Oh, hard luck!
18. Mary: "Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?" Peter: “____________".
A. Do you think I would? B. I wouldn't. Thank you.
C. Yes, you are a good friend. D. Yes, I'd love to. Thanks Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate theword(s) CLOSESTin meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
C. ecological balance
D. natural surroundings
Mark the letter A, B, C orD to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. The house has been unoccupiedfor years as no one wants to rent or buy it.
A. vacant B. used C. empty D. marketed
22. She's a very good speaker who is never at a loss for words.
A. not knowing what to say B. not having a good vocabulary
C. expressing ideas clearly D. having a good vocabulary
Read the following passage and mark the letterA, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
There are a lot of things you should follow to be a welcome guest America. When you are (23)__________to have dinner atyour friend's house, it's necessary to bring a small present. Flowers are always nice; or you may bring a bottle of (24) _______if you know that your friend likes drinking.
You are expected to arrive for dinner on time or just a few minutes late. Don't get there early. If you are going to be more than fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell them.
Try to relax and enjoy yourself at the dinner table. If you don't know about choosing the (25) ___________ fork or knife, just watch the other people, andfollow them. If you still have no idea of (26)_________to do, ask the person next to you.
When it comes to the food, if you like it, say so. They are looking orward to hearing your compliments. Of course, you will thank them for themeal and for their kindness. It is also a good idea to send a (27)____note the day after.
23. A. made B. demanded C. invited D. forced
24. A. juice B. wine C. lemonade D. coke
25. A. new B. main C. big D. right
26. A. where B. which C. why D. what
27. A. welcome B. goodbye C. message D. thank-you
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the orrect answer to each of the questions.
In the twentieth century, architects in large cities designed structures a waythat reduced noise and yet made living as comfortable as possible. They used such techniques as making walls hollow and filling this wall spacewith materials that absorb noise. Thick carpets and heavy curtains were usedto cover floors and windows. Air conditioners and furnaces were designed to filter air through soundproofing materials. However, after much time and effort had been spent in making buildings less noisy, it was discovered that people also reacted adversely to the lack of sound. Now architects aredesigning structures which reduce undesirable noise but retain the kind of noise that people seem to need.
28. The word "they" refers to__________.
A. architects B. cities C. structures D. techniques 29. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as absorbing sound?
A. filled hollow walls B. thick carpets and heavy curtains
C. air conditioners and furnaces D. air filters
30. Architects are now designing____________.
A. new techniques of soundproofing B. the idea noise
C. structures with some noise D. adverse buildings
31. According to the passage, people live most comfortably with
A. noise furnaces B. silence C. reduced noise D. certain noise
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 8.____________I were you, I would take a taxi to the airport.
32. Where in the passagedoes the author discuss people's response to noiselessness?
A. Lines 1-2 B. Lines 2-6 C. Lines 6-8 D. Lines 8-10
Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
33. The teacher has invited all the students in the class.
-> All the students in the classhas been invited by the teacher.
34. "Why do you like this job?" Tom said to me.
-> Tom asked mewhy I liked this job.
35. She can't lift the table because she is not strong enough.
-> Ifshe is not strong enough, she could lift the table.
36. Because his bike was broken, he arrived late for the concert.
-> Because ofhis broken bike, he arrived late for the concert. Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket. Do not change the given words in any way.
37. He used to be a smoker. He hasn't smoked for three years. (stopped)
-> He stopped smoking three years ago.
38. It's a new computer. My father has bought it. (been)
->A new computerhas been bought by my father.
39. I wanted some stamps. I went to the post office. (so)
-> I wanted some stampssoI went to the post office
40. The weather was bad. They had a picnic. (although)
->Although the weather was bad, They had a picnic.
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I.MULTIPLE CHOICE
Mark the letterA, 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. intermediate B. immediate C. medium D. medicine
2. A. bury B. hurry C. hungry D. thunder
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 question.
3. A. convenient B. encourage C. material D. modernize
4. A. television B. decoration C. introduction D. expectation
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
5. My father used to givingme some goodadvice wheneverI had aproblem.
A. giving B. some good C. whenever D. a problem
6. The betteryou are atEnglish, more chanceyou have to get a jobwithinternational organizations.
A. better B. are at C. more chance D. get a job
7. There aredifferences and similaritiesbetween Vietnameseand American culture.
A. There are B. and similarities C. Vietnamese D. culture
A. If B. Unless C. Because D. When 9. The boy ____________ eyes are brown is my friend.
A. who B. whom C. which D. whose 10. I'm going to have my house____________ this weekend.
A. redecorates B. redecorated C. redecorating D. redecorate
11. Paul was_________disappointed with his examination results that he was sad all week.
A. too B. enough C. so D. such
12.Iwish I ___________a car. I'm tired of catching the bus to work every day.
A. had had B. had C. have D. will have 13. She said that she had been doing her homework____________8 0'clock.
A. about B. since C. at 14. The situation continues to get worse and_______________. D. for
A. bad B. worst C. worse D. badly 15. Please shut the gate___________the dog won't get out.
A.in order for B. in order to C. so as to D. so that 16. I was__________to find that they had already left.
A. disappointing B. disappoint C. disappointed D. disappointment Mark the letterA, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
17. Tim: "Don't fail to send your parents my regards." Judy"____________”
A. It's my pleasure. B. You are welcome. C. Thanks, Iwill. D. Good idea, thanks.
18. Lora: "Your new blouse looks gorgeous, Helen!" Helen: "__________”
A. It's up to you. B. Thanks, I bought it at Macy's.
C. I'd rather not. D. You can say that again.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST inmeaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. Those who don't have computer skills are really behindthe time
A. out of work B. out of fashion C. out of date D. out of question
20. Fruits and vegetables onthe island are abundant, which enables the islanders to make a fortune.
A. plentiful B. different C. effective D. economical
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaningtothe underlined word(s) in each ofthefollowing questions.
21. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.
A. restrain B. stay unchanged C. remain unstable D. fluctuate
22. Insome countries, the disease burden could be prevented throughenvironmental improvements.
A. something to suffer
B. something enjoyable
and diplomas awarded. Before you send it, make sure you check your spelling and grammar, or getsomeone else to go over it if you can.
28. What is the best title for this piece?
A. How to Get a Job.
B. How to Prepare a Résumé.
C. something sad
D. something to entertain
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate thecorrect word or phrase that bestfits each of the numbered blanks.
Further education
Around the age of sixteen, you must make one of the biggest decisionsof your life. Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university (23)_________? Do I leave and start work orbegin a training course? The decision is yours, but it may be (24)_________remembering two things: there's more unemployment among people who haven't been to university, and people who have the right (25) __________will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs. If you decide to go straight into a job, there are many opportunities for training. Getting qualifications will (26)__________ you to get o more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you . to learn while you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study whenyou're older is another possibility. This way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (27)__________ practical work experience.
23. A. after B. later C. past
then
C. How to Find Your Goal in Life.
29. What is the function of a résumé?
D. How to Write a Cover Letter.
A. To describe your employment and educational background in extensivedetail.
B. To provide an impressive example of your writing and typing skills.
C. To act as a tool for getting you a job interview.
D. To give an employer a good first impression of you.
30. On a résumé, which job should be listed first?
A. Your most recent job. B. Your most relevant jo
C. Your first job. D. Your most important job.
31. The word "brief" is closest in meaning to
A. short B. informative C. precise D. accurate
32. Which of the following should NOT be on your résumé?
A. Your name, telephone, and fax number.
B. The year you received your bachelor's degree.
C. Your nationality and the fact that you are single.
D. A description of the tasks you did in your last job.
A. worth B. necessary C. important
useful 25. A. notes B. papers C. arts
Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
33. "Don't swim: too far out," she said to them.
-> She warnedthem not to swim too far out.
give
skills 26. A. make B. help C. let
. A. getting B. making C. taking
doing
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Many of us wish we were in a better-paid or more interesting job but don't know how to start looking for something else. If this describes you, the first thing you need to do is update your résumé. A résumé is a tool that can be used to obtain a job interview. Along with a cover letter,it is the first impression a prospective employee makes on a potential employer. Therefore, it is important that a résumé provide as much relevant information as possible while remaining brief. A résumé should be no more than two sides of A4 paper. Make it any longer and it won't get read. A résumé must be neatly typed, with at least 3/4 inch margins on all four : sides. Useunderlining, capital letters, and asterisks to highlight importantinformation. A résumé should be single-spaced with an extra line of spacebetween blocks of information. Begin a résumé with your name, address, and home and business telephone numbers. Donot include age, marital status,or other personal facts. Next, many résumés list a career goal, followed bya chronological outline of work experience, starting with the most recentjob and working backward including a brief description of relevant dutiesand skills. Finally, include an outline of your educational background from the most recent backward. Include dates, schools,
34. Her parents have just sold that old car.
-> That old carhas just been sold by her parents.
35. I was too tired to climb the mountain.
-> Iwas sotired that she couldn’t climb the mountain.
36. It's a pity that our teacher isn't here at the moment.
->I wish our teacher were/ was here at the moment.
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket. DO not change the given words in any way.
37. That's our dog. The postmanwas bitten by it. (bit)
-> _Our dog bit the postman.
38. They cancelled the party. It rained heavily. (since)
-> They cancelled the partysince it rained heavily.
39. No one has a key. We can't get into the house. (can)
-> We canget into the houseif someone has a key.
40. He had a good salary. He was unhappy in his job. (in spite of)
->In spite of his ( having) good salary he was unhappy in his job.
Mark the letterA, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined partdiffersfrom the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1.A. planted B. worked C. wanted D. needed
2.A. beach B. clean C. instead D. leave
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. answer B. achieve C. asleep D. invent
4.A. pollution B. collection C. enjoyable D. country
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
5. He has madea lot of mistakesinhis writing becausehis carelessness.
A. made B. mistakes C. in D. because
6. Thepicture was paintingbyMichael last year.
A. The B. was painting C. by D. last year
7. Thatis theman whichtold me the bad news.
A. That B. the C. which D. news
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
8. She didn't want to go_______she knew all her friends would be there.
A. wherever B. therefore C. so that D. even though
9. If I had the map now, I _______short-cut across the desert.
A. could take B. take C. can take D. could have taken
10. I first met her two years ago when we_______at Oxford University.
A. had been studying B. have been studying
C. were studying D. are studying
11. If I were you, I would advise her_______the new teaching method.
A. trying B. try C. to try D. tries
12. My brother decided to _______smoking after he had been smoking.
A. give up B. get over C. put away D. take up
13. My father is very busy. _______, he is always willing to give a hand with the housework.
A. However B. Despite C. Therefore D. Although 14. Nothing_______in this town sinceI first visited it.
A. has changed B. was changing C. changed D. changes
15. The world's population will continue to rise_______we don’t do anything about it.
A. how B. however C. if D. unless
16. Some writers can exactly describe things_______they have never seen.
A. if B. when C. who D. that Mark the letterA, B, C or D to indicate the mostsuitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
17. Hung: "1 think we should save energy at home as well as at school."
Lan: "_______”
A. Yes, we think. B. That's a good idea C. Yes, we do. D. No, we don't.
18. Hoa: "Wow! What a nice coat you are wearing!"Mai:“_______”
A. Certainly. Do you like it, too? B. I like you to say that.
C. Yes, of course. It's expensive. D. Thanks. My mother bought it for me. 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. As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the island
A. fruits and vegetables
B. flowers and trees
C. plants and animals D. mountains and forests
20. The repeated commercialson TV distract many viewers from watchingtheir favourite films.
A. advertisements B. contests C. businesses D. economics Mark the letterA, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaningto the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
21. Affluentfamilies find it easier to support their children financially.
A. Wealthy B. Well-off C. Privileged D. Impoverished
22. After five days on trial, the court found him innocentof the crime and hewas released.
A. benevolent B. innovative C. naive D. guilty 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.
Lindsay Lewis is married with four children. In 1969 he (23)_________to Cambridge University and took a degree in economics. From 1972 to 1978he taught (24)
_________India and Japan. He returned to England to do research at Bristol University. He has lived in Fairfield (25)________ sevenyears and he is now the principle of a technical college. He was also a memberof the Public Health Council for two years. In 1987 he (26)_________his best essay on education. He always wants to improve (27)
_________and the government health services. His hobbies are swimming, playing chess,and collecting foreign coins.
23. A. go B. gone C. went D. goes
24. A. at B. for C. on D. in 25. A. during B. for C. since D. after
26. A. wrote B. writing C. written D. writes
27. A. education B. educator C. educational D. educate
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B,C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
One step beyond automated machines is the industrial robot, the heartarid brain of which is the microcomputer. Unlike most automated machines, industrial robots can be programmed to do a variety of tasks that are usuallyaccompanied by human factory workers. Like their human counterparts,industrial robots can be switched from one job to another and can beprogrammed to handle new tasks. Thus far, robots have found their greatest use in assembling mechanical components. However, they are swiftlybranching from basic assembly operations to construction and mining, and their most glamorous use of all, the exploration of oceans and outer space.
28.The author's main purpose in writing this passage is to_________
A. describe the industrial robot and its uses
B. narrate a story about the industrial robot
C. compare the industrial robot to human factory workers
D. argue the advantages of the industrial robot
29.The author's reaction to an innovative form of transportation, such as theelectric car, would most likely be_______ .
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. positive B. negative C. confusion D. surprise
30. The paragraph following this passage would most likely be about_______
A. typesand uses of automated machines
B. how industrial robots are used in exploration
C. theuses of the microcomputer
D. how robots assemble mechanical components
31. This passage would most likely be foundin _______
A. an entertainment magazine B. a medicaljournal
C. a book of short stories D. a popular science journal
32. It can be concluded from this passage that_______
A. robots will never replace human factory workers
B. industrial robots are not as versatile as automated machines
C. the microcomputer will soon be used in automated machines
D. additional uses will be found for the industrial robot
II. WRITING
Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
33. She left her bag at the bus-stop yesterday.
‡Her bag--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
34. You should apologise for the misunderstanding to her.
‡If I were-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
35. In spite of his disabilities, Nick manages to overcome difficulties and become famous all over the world.
‡Although------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
36. "Why do you come back?" he asked me.
‡He asked me--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket. Donot change the given words in any way.
37. The man was tired. He couldn't finish his work. (too)
38. This book is expensive. It isn’t interesting. (but)
39. Minh is a stamp collector. Nga is a stamp collector too. (both)
40. It was raining hard. We got to Mary's birthday party in time. (although)
3.A. happy B. hobby C. region D. agree
4.A. decorate B. tradition C. family D. festival Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
5.It isthe Englishpronunciation that causeme a lot ofdifficulties.
A. It is B. the English C. cause D. a lot of 6. My youngerbrother hasworked in abank sincea long time.
A. younger B. has C. a D. since 7. If I were you, I didn'tbuy that expensive car.
A. If B. you C. didn't D. expensive Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of thefollowing questions.
8. There should be an international law against _______.
A. reforestation B. forestry C. afforestation D. deforestation
9. "Should we bring a lot of money on the trip?" "Yes. _______we decideto stay longer.”
A. So that B. Because C. In case D. Though 10. He runs a business,_______ he proves to have managerial skills.
A. however B. otherwise C. and D. despite
11. It is hard to get_______ him; he is such an aggressive man.
A. by B. on with C. into D. over to 12. The new director of the company seems to be an intelligent and_______ man.
A. well-educated B. well-educate C. well-educational D. well-education
13. Although the exam was difficult,_______ the students passed it.
A. most of B. none of C. a few D. a lot
14. This factory produced_______ motorbikes in 2008 as in the year 2006.
A. twice as many B. as twice many C. as many twice D. as many as twice
15. They are not_______ to take part in this program of the World Health Organization.
A. as old B. enough old C. old enough D. so old 16. A scientist who studies living things is a_______
A. biologist B. biologically C.biology D. biological Mark the letterA, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete : each of the following exchanges.
17. A: "I can't speak English well enough to apply for that post." B:“_______”
A. Me neither. B. Me either. C. Me too. D. Me also.
18. Tom: "Which hat do you like better?" Peter: “_______”
A. Yes, I like it best. B. The one I tried on first.
C. Which one do you like? D. No, I haven't tried any.
Mark the letterA, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined partdiffersfrom the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1.A. informed B. impressed C. installed D. admired
2.A. planet B. fashion C. travel D. nature
Mark the letter A,B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. It is such a prestigious university that only excellent students are entitled toa full scholarship each year.
A. have the obligation to B. have the right to refuse
C. are refused the right to D. are given the right to 20. E-cash cards are the main means of all transactions in a cashlesssociety.
A. cash-starved B. cash-strapped C. cash-in-hand D. cash-free 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. A large rock dropping into the ocean.
D. It is not known.
30. The word magnitude in the text is closest in meaning to_________
21. His dreamlike villa in the new residential quarter is the envy of his friends A. something that everybody looks for B. something that everybody dreams of C. something that nobody wants D. something that nobody can afford 22. It is widely known that the excessive use of pesticides is producing a detrimentaleffect on the local groundwater.
A. useless B. harmless C. damaging D. fundamental Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that bestfits each of the numbered blanks.
The world's first film was shown in 1895 by two French brothers. Although it only (23) _______of short, simple scenes, people loved it, and films have been popular ever since. The first films were silent, with titles on the screen to explain the story.
Soon the public had (24) _______favourite actors and actresses and, in this way, the first film stars appeared. In 1927, the first "talkie", a film with sound, was shown and from then on, the public would only accept this kind of film.
Further improvements continued, particularly in America, (25) _______most of the world's films were produced. With the arrival oftelevision in the 1950s, (26)_______ people went to see films, but in recentyears cinema audiences have grown again. More countries have started to produce films that influence film making and there are currently (27)_______ national film industries.
23. A. considered B. belonged C. considered D. held 24. A. his B. our C. your D. their 25. A. where B. when C. who D. which 26. A. each B. any C. other D. fewer 27. A. lots B. much C. many D. plenty Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate thecorrect answer to each of the questions.
Tsunamis are waves, but they are far different from normal waves that occur every day in the ocean. A normal wave is created by the pull of the moon's gravity, but tsunamis are a series of great sea waves that are created by a shock from underwater. The most common causes of tsunamis are underwater earthquakes, landslides, or volcanic eruptions.
On Sunday, 26th December,2004, a 9.0-magnitude earthquake occurred under the Indian Ocean near the west coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It displaced a large amount of water, and sent shock waves in everydirection, resulting in a series of 30-foot waves travelling up to 500 miles per hour. These high speeds cause the waves to be very destructive. They travelled unnoticed at first because they were not visible an the surface, acommon pattern in the occurrence of tsunamis.
28. Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage?
A. Normal waves and tsunamis
B.Characteristics of ocean waves.
C. How a tsunami is caused.
D. How to predict a tsunami.
29. According to the passage, what can create a tsunami?
A. Shocks that occur underwater.
B. The pull of the moon's gravity.
A. destructive B. danger C. size D. importance
31. What caused the tsunami of December 26, 2004?
A. An earthquake.
B. An underwater volcanic eruption.
C. The moon's gravity.
D. None of the above.
32. Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
A. The most common cause of a tsunami is an underwater earthquake.
B. Tsunamis may not be visible on the surface if the ocean is deep.
C. Tsunamis occur every day in the ocean.
D. Tsunamis are unusual because they are not created by the pull of themoon's gravity.
II. WRITING
Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
33. They made John Smith hand over his passport.
‡John Smith----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
34. Ann said "I usually have five classes in the morning".
‡Ann said-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
35. They couldn't buy the house because it was expensive.
‡The house was too-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
36. Jean talked to a man. He won a lot of money.
‡Jean talked to a man-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket. Do • not change the given words in any way.
37. She came home late. She told her husband to take care of their child. (so)
38. I didn't find out about the meeting. The police phoned me about it. (Not until)
39. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village. (in spite of)
40. He was very careless. He made a lot of mistakes. (if)
Mark the letterA, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined partdiffersfrom the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1.A. planted B. worked C. wanted D. needed
2.A. beach B. clean C. instead D. leave 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. answer B. achieve C. asleep D. invent
4.A. pollution B. collection C. enjoyable D. country
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
5. He has madea lot of mistakesinhis writing becausehis carelessness.
A. made B. mistakes C. in D. because
6. Thepicture was paintingbyMichael last year.
A. The B. was painting C. by D. last year
7. Thatis theman whichtold me the bad news.
A. That B. the C. which D. news Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
8. She didn't want to go_______she knew all her friends would be there.
A. wherever B. therefore C. so that D. even though
9. If I had the map now, I _______short-cut across the desert.
A. could take B. take C. can take D. could have taken
10. I first met her two years ago when we_______at Oxford University.
A. had been studying B. have been studying
C. were studying D. are studying
11. If I were you, I would advise her_______the new teaching method.
A. trying B. try C. to try D. tries
12. My brother decided to _______smoking after he had been smoking.
A. give up B. get over C. put away D. take up
13. My father is very busy. _______, he is always willing to give a hand with the housework.
A. However B. Despite C. Therefore D. Although
14. Nothing_______in this town sinceI first visited it.
A. has changed B. was changing C. changed D. changes
15. The world's population will continue to rise_______we don’t do anything about it.
A. how B. however C. if D. unless
16. Some writers can exactly describe things_______they have never seen.
A. if B. when C. who D. that Mark the letterA, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
17. Hung: "1 think we should save energy at home as well as at school."
Lan: "_______”
A. Yes, we think. B. That's a good idea C. Yes, we do. D. No, we don't.
18. Hoa: "Wow! What a nice coat you are wearing!" Mai:“_______”
A. Certainly. Do you like it, too? B. I like you to say that.
C. Yes, of course. It's expensive. D. Thanks. My mother bought it for me. 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.
29. The author's reaction to an innovative form of transportation, such as theelectric car, would most likely be_______ .
A. positive B. negative C. confusion D. surprise
19. As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and faunaof the island
A. fruits and vegetables
C. plants and animals
B. flowers and trees
D. mountains and forests
20. The repeated commercialson TV distract many viewers from watchingtheir favourite films.
A. advertisements B. contests C. businesses D. economics
Mark the letterA, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaningto the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. Affluentfamilies find it easier to support their children financially.
A. Wealthy B. Well-off C. Privileged D. Impoverished
22. After five days on trial, the court found him innocentof the crime and hewas released.
A. benevolent B. innovative C. naive D. guilty
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.
Lindsay Lewis is married with four children. In 1969 he (23)_________to Cambridge University and took a degree in economics. From 1972 to 1978he taught (24) _________India and Japan. He returned to England to do research at Bristol University. He has lived in Fairfield (25)________ sevenyears and he is now the principle of a technical college. He was also a memberof the Public Health Council for two years. In 1987 he (26) _________his best essay on education. He always wants to improve (27)_________and the government health services. His hobbies are swimming, playing chess,and collecting foreign coins.
23. A. go B. gone C. went D. goes
24. A. at B. for C. on D. in
25. A. during B. for C. since D. after
26. A. wrote B. writing C. written D. writes
27. A. education B. educator C. educational D. educate
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B,C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
One step beyond automated machines is the industrial robot, the heartarid brain of which is the microcomputer. Unlike most automated machines, industrial robots can be programmedto do a variety of tasks that are usuallyaccompanied by human factory workers. Like their human counterparts,industrial robots can be switched from one job to another and can beprogrammed to handle new tasks. Thus far, robots have found their greatest use in assembling mechanical components. However, they are swiftlybranching from basic assembly operations to construction and mining, and their most glamorous use of all, the exploration of oceans and outer space.
28.The author's main purpose in writing this passage is to_________
A. describe the industrial robot and its uses
B. narrate a story about the industrial robot
C. compare the industrial robot to human factory workers
D. argue the advantages of the industrial robot
30. The paragraph following this passage would most likely be about_______
A. types and uses of automated machines
B. how industrial robots are used in exploration
C. theuses of the microcomputer
D. how robots assemble mechanical components
31. This passage would most likely be foundin _______
A. an entertainment magazine B. a medicaljournal
C. a book of short stories D. a popular science journal
32. It can be concluded from this passage that_______
A. robots will never replace human factory workers
B. industrial robots are not as versatile as automated machines
C. the microcomputer will soon be used in automated machines
D. additional uses will be found for the industrial robot
II. WRITING
Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
33. She left her bag at the bus-stop yesterday.
‡Her bagwas left at the bus stop yesterday
34. You should apologise for the misunderstanding to her.
‡If I wereyou, I wouldapologise for the misunderstanding to her.
35. In spite of his disabilities, Nick manages to overcome difficulties and become famous all over the world.
‡Althoughhe is disabled, Nick manages to overcome difficulties and become famous all over the world.
36. "Why do you come back?" he asked me.
‡He asked mewhy I came back.
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket. Donot change the given words in any way.
37. The man was tired. He couldn't finish his work. (too)
‡ The man was too tired to finish his work.
38. This book is expensive. It isn’t interesting. (but)
‡ This book is expensive, but it isn’t interesting.
39. Minh is a stamp collector. Nga is a stamp collector too. (both)
‡ Both Nga and Minh are stamp collectors.
40. It was raining hard. We got to Mary's birthday party in time. (although)
‡Although it was raining hard, we got to Mary's birthday party in time.
Mark the letterA, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined partdiffersfrom the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. It is such a prestigious university that only excellent students are entitled toa full scholarship each year.
1.A. informed B. impressed C. installed D. admired
2.A. planet B. fashion C. travel D. nature
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. happy B. hobby C. region D. agree
4. A. decorate B. tradition C. family D. festival
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
5.It isthe Englishpronunciation that causeme a lot ofdifficulties.
A. It is B. the English C. cause D. a lot of
6. My youngerbrother hasworked in abank sincea long time.
A. younger B. has C. a D. since
7. If I were you, I didn'tbuy that expensive car.
A. If B. you C. didn't D. expensive
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of thefollowing questions.
8. There should be an international law against _______.
A. reforestation B. forestry C. afforestation D. deforestation
9. "Should we bring a lot of money on the trip?" "Yes. _______we decideto stay longer.”
A. So that B. Because C. In case D. Though
10. He runs a business,_______ he proves to have managerial skills.
A. however B. otherwise C. and D. despite
11. It is hard to get_______ him; he is such an aggressive man.
A. by B. on with C. into D. over to
12. The new director of the company seems to be an intelligent and_______ man.
A. well-educated B. well-educate C. well-educational D. well-education
13. Although the exam was difficult,_______ the students passed it.
A. most of B. none of C. a few D. a lot
14. This factory produced_______ motorbikes in 2008 as in the year 2006.
A. twice as many B. as twice many C. as many twice D. as many as twice
15. They are not_______ to take part in this program of the World Health Organization.
A. as old B. enough old C. old enough D. so old
16. A scientist who studies living things is a_______
A. biologist B. biologically C.biology D. biological Mark the letterA, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
17. A: "I can't speak English well enough to apply for that post." B:“_______”
A. Me neither. B. Me either. C. Me too. D. Me also.
18. Tom: "Which hat do you like better?" Peter: “_______”
A. Yes, I like it best. B. The one I tried on first.
C. Which one do you like? D. No, I haven't tried any.
A. have the obligation to B. have the right to refuse C. are refused the right to D. are given the right to 20. E-cash cards are themain means of all transactions in a cashlesssociety.
A. cash-starved B. cash-strapped C. cash-in-hand D. cash-free 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. His dreamlike villa in the new residential quarter is the envy of his friends
A. something that everybody looks for B. something that everybody dreams of C. something that nobody wants D. something that nobody can afford 22. It is widely known that the excessive use of pesticides is producing a detrimentaleffect on the local groundwater.
A. useless B. harmless C. damaging D. fundamental Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that bestfits each of the numbered blanks.
The world's first film was shown in 1895 by two French brothers. Although it only (23) _______of short, simple scenes, people loved it, and films have been popular ever since. The first films were silent, with titles on the screen to explain the story.
Soon the public had (24) _______favourite actors and actresses and, in this way, the first film stars appeared. In 1927, the first "talkie", a film with sound, was shown and from then on, the public would only accept thiskind of film.
Further improvements continued, particularly in America, (25) _______most of the world's films were produced. With the arrival oftelevision in the 1950s, (26)_______ people went to see films, but in recentyears cinema audiences have grownagain. More countries have started to produce films that influence film making and there are currently (27)_______ national film industries.
23. A. considered B. belonged C. considered D. held 24. A. his B. our C. your D. their 25. A. where B.when C. who D. which 26. A. each B. any C. other D. fewer 27. A. lots B. much C. many D. plenty Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate thecorrect answer to each of the questions.
TSUNAMIS
Tsunamis are waves, but they are far different from normal waves that occur every day in the ocean. A normal wave is created by the pull of the moon's gravity, but tsunamis are a series of great sea waves that are created by a shock from underwater. The most common causes of tsunamis are underwater earthquakes, landslides, or volcanic eruptions.
On Sunday, 26th December,2004, a 9.0-magnitude earthquake occurred under the Indian Ocean near the west coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It displaced a large amount of water, and sent shock waves in everydirection, resulting in a series of 30-foot waves travelling up to 500 miles per hour. These high speeds cause the waves to be very destructive. They travelled unnoticed at first because they were not visible an the surface, acommon pattern in the occurrence of tsunamis.
28. Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage?
A. Normal waves and tsunamis
B.Characteristics of ocean waves.
C. How a tsunami is caused.
D. How to predict a tsunami.
29. According to the passage, what can create a tsunami?
A. Shocks that occur underwater.
B. The pull of the moon's gravity.
C. A large rock dropping into the ocean.
D. It is not known.
30. The word magnitude in the text is closest in meaning to_________
A. destructive B. danger C. size
31. What caused the tsunami of December 26, 2004?
A. An earthquake.
B. An underwater volcanic eruption.
C. The moon's gravity.
D. None of the above.
32. Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
A. The most common cause of a tsunami is an underwater earthquake.
B. Tsunamis may not be visible on the surface if the ocean is deep.
C. Tsunamis occur every day in the ocean.
D. importance
D. Tsunamis are unusual because they are not created by the pull of themoon's gravity.
II. WRITING
Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
33. They made John Smith hand over his passport.
‡John Smithwas made to hand over his passport.
34. Ann said "I usually have five classes in the morning".
‡Ann saidhe/she usually had five classes in the morning
35. They couldn't buy the house because it was expensive.
‡The house was tooexpensive for them to buy.
36. Jean talked to a man. He won a lot of money.
‡Jean talked to a manwho won a lot of money.
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket. Do • not change the given words in any way.
37. She came home late. She told her husband to take care of their child. (so)
‡ She came home late, so she told her husband to take care of their child.
38. I didn't find out about the meeting. The police phoned me about it. (Not until)
‡Not until the police phoned me did I find out about the meeting.
39. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village. (in spite of)
‡ In spite of my injured foot, I managed to walk to the nearest village.
40. He was very careless. He made a lot of mistakes. (if)
‡ If he hadn’t been very careless/ had been more careful, he wouldn’t have made a lot of mistake.
18. A: “ Wouldyoumindif I smokehere?” B: “ _________”
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the wordwhoseunderlinedpartdiffersfrom the otherthree in pronunciation in eachof the followingquestions.
1. A. hut B. done C. donate D. tunnel
2. A. chemistry B. mechanic C. character D. parachute Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the wordthatdiffersfrom the otherthree in the positionofprimarystress in eachof the followingquestions.
3. A. sentence B. suggest C. species D. system
4. A. communicate B. delivery C. television D.experience Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlinedpartthatneedscorrection in eachof the followingquestions.
5. Wewentsightseeeverydayandwefeltdelightedwith the beautifulsights.
A. sightee B. everyday C. delighted D. sights
6. He hasstayedin Englandfrom 2000 to2005 andworkedas a journalistthen.
A. hasstayed B. from 2000 to C. Workedas D. then
7. Ourhouseisgoingto rebuiltbya localfirmnextmonth.
A. Our B. isgoing C. rebuilt D. alocal Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correctanswer to eachof the followingquestions.
8. AmericanEnglishhassomespellingrules ______ aredifferentfrom _____ in BritishEnglish.
A. who/whose B. Who/them C. Which/whose D.which/them
9. Myfriendmoved to Englandbutwestillkeep in ________.
A. writing B. touch C. meeting D. contact
10. I’llgiveher the messageassoonasshe _______ tomorrow.
A. comesback B. willcome C. iscoming D. hascome
11. Myteachersaidthat a school _______ in the villagenextyear.
A. willbuilt B. will be built C. Wouldbuild D. would be built
12. I _______ tennis a lotbut Idon’tplayveryoftennow.
A. wasplaying B. wasused to play
C. used to play D. am used to playing
13. The gasfrom the chemicalfactorywas _______ harmful.
A. extreme B. extremely C. extremism D. extremist
14. It’s _______ ofmotorists to drinkanddrive.
A. responsible B. responsiblility C. responsibly D. irresponsible
15. Vietnamesewomentodayoftenprefer to wearmodernclothingatwork _____ it is more convernient.
A. although B. however C. as D. moreover
16. Maryalwaystakesgreatcare ________ herchildren.
A . for B. of C. to D. with Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the mostsuitableresponse to completeeachof the followingexchanges.
17. A: “ I’mtakingmyfirstexamnextweek. “ B: “________”
A Welldone! B. Goodluck C. Congratulations! D. Cheers!
A. I’msorry B. Yes, I’dlove to C. I’dratheryoudidn’t D. No, I don’t
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to theunderlined word(s) in eachof the followingquestions.
19. It’stoodangerousto climbupthatmountain.
A. normal B. risky C. brave D. unudual 20. I waslateforschoolasmyalarmclockdidn’tringthismorning.
A. go off B. go on C. go out D. go over Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to theunderlined word(s) in eachof the followingquestions.
21. MathematicsandLiteraturearecompulsorysubjects in highschools.
A optional B. obligatory C. mandatory D. reqiured 22. It’sforbidden to destroyhistoricalbuildings.
A. allowed B. broken C. banned D. canceled Read the followingpassageandmark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correctwordor phrasethatbestfitseachof the numberedblanks.
Hypatiawasborn in Alexandria in Egypt, in 370 A.D. Formanycenturiesshewas (23) _______ onlywomanscientist to have a place in the historybooks.
Hypatia’sfatherwasdirectorofAlexandriaUniversity, and he (24) _______ hisdaughterhad the besteducationavailable. Thiswasunusual, asmostwomen then hadfewopportunnies to study. Afterstudying in AthensandRome. Hypatiareturned to Alexandria (25) ________ shebegan teachingmathematics. Shesoonbecamefamousforherknowledgeofnewideas. Wehave no copiesofherbooks, (26) _______ weknowthatshewroteseveralimportant mathematicalworks. Hypatiawasalsointerested in technologyandinventedseveralscientific tools to helpwithherwork.
At the time, manyrulerswereafraidofscience, andanyoneconnectedwithitwas in danger. One day in March 415, Hypatia (27) _______ attecked in the streetandkilled.
23. A. one B. an C. a D. the
24. A. could B. made C. said D. put 25. A. where B. how C. there D. which
26. A. because B. how C. is D. was
27. A. has B. had C. is D. was Read the followingpassageandmark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correctanswersto eachof the questions.
Thanksgivingiscelebrated in US on the fourthThursday in November. FormanyAmericans, itis the mostimportantholidayapartfromChrismast. Schools, officesandmostbusinessesclose to Thanksgiving, andmanypeoplemake the wholeweekend a vacation.
Thanksgivingisassociatedwith the timewhenEuropeansfirstcame to NorthAmerica. In 1962 the ship the Mayflowers arrived, bringingabout 150 peoplewhotodayareusuallycalled Pilgrims. Theyarrivedat the beginning a veryhardwinterandcouldnotfindenough to eat, so manyofthemdied. But in the followingsummerMativeAmericansfor the factthattheyhad survived.
TodaypeoplecelebrateThanksgiving to remembertheseearlydays. The mostimportantpart of the celebrationis a traditionaldinnerwithfoodsthatcomefromNorthAmerica. The meal includesturkey, sweetpotatoes (alsocalledyams) andcranberries, whicharemadeinto a kindof
sauceorjelly. The turkeyisfilledwithstuffingordressing, andmanyfamilieshave the own special recipe. Dessertispumpkinmadeinto a pie.
OnThanksgivingtherearespecialtelevisionprogramsandsportsevents in NewYorkthere is a Macy’sThanksgiving Day Parade, when a long lineofpeoplewearingfancycostumesmarch through the streetswithlargeballoons in the shapeofimaginarycharacters. Thanksgivingis considered the beginningof the Christmasperiod, and the next day manypeople go out to shop forChristmaspresents.
28. In the UnitedStates, Thanksgivingis ________.
A. heldbyChristiansonly B. moreimportant than Christmas
C. celebratedas a publicholiday D. held to thank the Mayflowers
29. According to the passage, Pilgrimare ________.
A. peoplewholefthome to live in NorthAmerica in the early 17th century
B. peoplewhotravelled to Americabyships
C. trips to a holyplace
D. NativeAmericanswholive in NorthAmerica
30. The word “survived” isclosest in meaning to _________.
A. died B. supported C. arrived D. existed
31. Whatdoes the word “recipe” mean?
A. food B. decoration
C. sportevent D. Cookinginstruction
32. OnThanksgiving, people ________.
A. serveturkey, yams, andpumpkins B. marchthrough the streets
C. go for a picnic D. go out to shopforChristmaspresents
II. WRITING
Finish the secondsentence so thatithassimilarmeaning to the firstone, beginningwith the givenwords.
33. Someone stoleherbikelastmonth
->Herbike____________________________________
34. What a pity I can’tspeakEnglishwell.
I wish
35. The lasttimewesawMikewasonSaturday.
->Wehaven’t____________________________________
36. “ You’dbetternotbuythatcamera. “ Shesaid to me. ->Sheadvised
Combinetwosentencesinto a newoneusing the givenwords in bracket. Do notchange the given words in anyway.
37. The womancalled the police. Herhousewasbrokenintolastnight. ( whose )
38. The bookwasreallyinteresting. I readitmanytimes. ( such )
39. Hislegswerebroken. He stilltried to gethome. ( Despite )
40. I havelittletime. That’swhy I don’tsurf the Internetmuch. ( If )
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs fromthe other three in pronin ciation in each of the following questions.
1.A. forest B. visit C. reason D. resort
2.A. introduced B. raised C. laughed D. developed
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three inthe position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3.A. economy B. suggestion C. detective D. interest
4.A. prefer B. borrow C. forget D. pollute
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction ineach of the following questions.
5.If I would seeanalien, I would invitehim tomy house
A. would see B.an C. would invite D. to
6.Insteach of burn fossil fuels, we should concentrateon economicuses of electricity
A. burn B. should concentrate
C. economic D. electricity
7. I suggest thatyou takinghis advice to treatyour coughed immediately.
A. suggest that B. taking C. to treat D. immediately Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the followingquestions
8. His pronunciation causes me a lot of _______.
A. difficulties B. difficult C. difficulty D. dificulty
9. Mary didn't know _______ the lawn mower after she had finished using it.
A. where she did put B. where didshe put
C. where to put D. where she puts
10. John appeared at the meeting _______ I asked him not to be there.
A. even though B. despite C. because of D. because
11. My friend Carol, _____ parents live in Dublin, invited me to spend Christmas in Ireland.
A. that B. who C. whose D. whom
12. What a tiring day it's been, _____?
A. isn't B. hasn't it C. wasn't it D. doesn't it
13. She's really ______ of meeting English people and making friends with them.
A. keen B. interested C. willing D. fond
14. The local leaders and people warmly welcomed the _____.
A. participate B. participants
C. participation D. participating
15. customers are requested _____ in this area of the restaurant.
A. not to smokingB. not to smoke C. not smoking D. not moke
16. I'm sure that I will be a good roommate. I ____ smoke ____ drink.
A. neither/nor B. not/and C. either/or D. both/and Mark the letter A, B,C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
17. Minh:" Personally, I love peaceful and quiet life in rual arees." Phong:" _____"
A. neither B. no, I won't C. so do I D. Yes, I like it
18. A:" How about going to Paris for our next holiday?" B" ______"
A. No, I don't B. sounds great! C. What a pity! D. Well done!
Mark the letter A, B,C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to theunderlined word(s) in each of the following question.
19. Much of the coast has been contaminatedby nuclear waste.
A. filled B. washed C. cleaned D. polluted
20. We are used totourists here. We get thousands every year.
A. similar to B. the same as C. different from D. familiar with Mark the letter A, B,C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to theunderlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. One major disadvantageof the area is the lack of public transport.
A. drawback B. issue C. benefit D. problem
22. I did quite well in my exam because there weren't many toughquestions.
A. simple B. hard C. difficult D. interesting
Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correctword or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The world's first film was shown in 1895 (23)________ two French brothers, Louis and Auguste Lumiere. Although it only consisted of short, simple scenes, people loved it and films have been popular ever since. The first films were silent, with titles on the screen to (24)_____ the story.
Soon the public had their favorite actors and actresses and in this way,the first film stars appeared. In 1927, the first "talkie", a film with sound, (25)______ and from then on, the public would only accept this kind of film.
Further improvements continued, particularly in America, (26)______ produced 95% of all films. With the arrival of television in the 1950s, fewer people went to see films, but in recent year, cinema audiences have grown again. More countries have started to produce films that influencefilm-making and there are currently (27)______ national film industries.
23.A. in B. from C.by D. at
24.A. read B. join C. explain D. perform
25.A. was shownB. is shown C. has been shownD. shown
26.A. where B. which C. when D. who
27.A. lots B. much C.plenty D. many
Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correctanswer to each of the questions.
Almost all our energy comes from oil, coal and natural gas. we call them fossil fuels. The earth's fossil fuels are running out. What would happen if there were no oil, coal and gas on Earth? Scientists are trying to find and use other alternative sources of energy. We can use energy from the Sun, the wind and the water.
Solar energy is unilimited. It supplies all the energy used to grow plants, to evaporate water for rain and to maintain the temperature of the plants. All are necessary for human life. If we're able to collect solar energy, we'll be sure to make good use of this abundant source of power. Another source of energy from nature is the wind. wind power is clean and plentiful. Enegry from the wind has been used for centuries to move ships, grind grain, pump water and do other kinds of work. In morerecent time, wind power has been used to generate electricity.
Water can also provide power. For a long time, people have used water to power machines. Some early uses of water were to mill grain, saw wood and power machinery for the textile industry. today water power is mostly used to generate electricity.
28. The fossil fuels on earth are _____.
A. unlimited B. being used up C. renewable D. not used now 29. solar energy means the power from the _____.
A. fossil fuel B. temperature C. electricity D. sun 30. The word " abundant" in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.
A. necessary B. limited C. plentiful D. natrural
31. Centuriesago, people use wind power to _____.
A. get water from underground B. grown plants
C. maintain the earth's temperature D. generate electricity
32. Nowadays water energy is mainly used to ______.
A. power machinery B. mill grain
C. saw wood D. generate electricity
II. WRITING
Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, beginning living with the given words.
33. I started living here two months ago
-> I have
34. my bedroom is too small for all my books.
-> My bedroom isn’t
35. It took us 30 minutes to rehearse the song.
->We spent
36. "Don't forget to turn off the lights when you go out, Peter", his mother said.
->Peter's mother reminded
Combine two sentences onto a new one using the given words in bracket. Do not change the given words in any way.
37. Our grandparents live far away. We don't usually visit them.(If)
38. They couldn't drive fast. The road was very slippery.(so)
39. The children finished their homework. They went out to play football. (after)
40. Icame back to the village. Iwas born in that village.(where)
C.Do you?
D. Congratulations!
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs fromthe other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1.A. although B. brother C. think D.their
2.A. sugar B. transport C.science D. suddenly Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that difers from the other three in the position of pri mary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. forecast B.predict C. depend D. prepare
4. A. national B. possible C. necessary D. convenient Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
5. Unless she doesn't knowwhoit is, she won't openthe door.
A. doesn't know B. who C. it is D. won't open
6. The fire had spreadto the nextbuilding beforethe firemen had arrvived.
A. had spread B. to the next C. before D. had arrived
7. We haddecided goingfor a short walkin the park before dinner.
A. had B. going C. a short walk D. before dinner Mark the letter A,B,or D to indicatethe correct answer to each of the followingquestion.
8.Two department stores __________ in the town this year.
A. have built B. have been built C.are built D.built
9. Big cities like New York and Chicago are _________ populated.
A.closely B.largely C.locally D. densely
10. I couldn’t concentrate on my study because my little sister kept_________ me with silly questions.
A.to interrupt B.interrupted C.interrupting D.interrrupt
11. He’s never ___________ well with his father.They have got completely diffirent personalities.
A.got on B.got off C.got up D.got away
12. The children enjoy _________ to the zoo on their days off school.
A.being taken B.to be taken C. to take D. taking 13.__________ its good qualities,it has one drawback.
A.Althought B. Despite C.Even D. However 14. Don’t forget ____ me a message when you______ her letter.
A. sending/get B. to send/gets C. to send/will get D. to send/get 15. She said she_________
A.stayedup late lastnight B.stayed up late the night before C. had stayed up late last night
D. had stayed up late the night before 16. He came home late ,so I asked him where________
A. he had been B. has be been C.he has been D. had be been Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the most suitable respose to complete each of the following exchanges.
17. Nga :” We’ve passed the first round.” Hoa:”__________”
A.That’s a good idea . B. It’s nice of you to say so.
18.A:”It was very kind of you to invite me to dinner.”B:”________”
A.It’s my pleasure. B. Don’t worry.
C. Thank you ! D.Oh it’s great.
Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to theunderlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19.Could you give me an exampleof the inprovements you have metioned?
A.purose B.object C.instance D.report
20. They look likeeach other although they are not sisters.
A.take off B.take away C. take up D.take after Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate thw word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to theundelined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. Mike was very upsetto hear that the hoilday had been cancelled.
A. worried B. unhappy C. excited D. angry 22. I have been invited to their party but I haven’t decided whether to accept
A. turn up B.turn down C. turn on D.turn off Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correctwordof phrasethat best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The English language is big business: every day more and more people around the world are learning English as a foreign language and more and more people are making a living from English in various forms. In Britain, the english language is one of the country’s(23)__________ important sourcesof income.
English is quite unique in the history of the world’s language :an amazing one in seven people in the world speak it,(24) _________ makes it undoubtedly the first world language in history .Before English,Latin,French and Greek were also to some extent international languages (25)__________ none of them ever managed to reach the number of users that English has, 75% of the world’s correspondence and 60% of the world’s telephone conversations (26)________ in English. Chinese also has a billion speakers. But when a Chinese businessman meets a Spainish colleague at a conference, they will almost certainly use English as a medium of (27) ________, not Chinese or Spanish.English has also become the language of science and numerous people choose it as part of their studies.
23. A. more B.much C. a lot D.most
24. A.that B.where C.which D.who
25. A.but B.or C.therefore D.so
26. A.were carried out B.are carried out
C.carried out D.carry out
27. A. touch B.communication C.study D.research
Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correctanswer to each of the questions.
One of the main sources for the spreading of news and events throughout the world is the newspaper.
The purpose of newspaper is to inform the public of political,social,economicand entertainment happenings,among other things.Generally, there are three types nof newspapers: daily newspapers,weekly newspaper, and special-interest newspapers.Daily newspapers pulish at least one edition every weekday. Most dailies also have a weekend endition. Daily newspaper often have sections for news,sports,arts and entetainment,business and classified advertising
.Weekly newspaper print once a week and cover news of interest to readers in a smaller area than that of a daily paper.They focus on local happening rather than national or international events. Special-interst newspapers may publish daily,weekly,monthly,or even less frequently .They generally disseminate news of interest to a particular group or readers or feature news about a specific topic.
Thanks to the development of the Internet,we can now get access to electronic newspapers.To some extent,e-newspapers are cheap,up-to-date,and convenient for most readers in the world.
28. Three types of newpapers are…
A. daily newspapers,weekly newspapers and special-interest newspapers.
B. weekly newspapers,monthly newspapers,yearly newspapers.
C. daily newspapers,weekly newspapers and monthly newspapers.
D. weekly newspapers,monthly newspapers and special-interest newspapers.
29. Most daily newspapers publish ____________
A.one different endition for one different section
B.only one endition every weekday
C.at least once every weekday and once at weekend.
D. one edition every weekend.
30. Weekly newspapers usually focus on__________
A. local happenings B.naitonal happenings
C. international happenings D. local and international happenings
31. The word “ disseminate “ is closest in meaning to__________
A. entetain B. feed C.read D. spread
32. We can easily get access to electronic newspapers because they are _________
A. modern,up-to-date but expensive
B. up-to-date,convenient,and not expensive
C.quick,cheap, and convenient
D. modern,quickand up-to-date
II.WRITING
Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one,beginningwith the given words.
33.It’s six months since I last went swimming.
=> I haven’t
34. The neighbor’s dog woke me up this morning .
=> I was
35.”what time is the meeting?”
=> she wantedto know
36. My sister is a better speaker of English than me .
=> I can’tspeak
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket.Do not change the given words in any way.
37. The furniture was very expensive. I didn’t buy it.(too) =>
38. I can’t go for a picnic with you.I’m not free today.(If)
39.He worked really hard.He couldn’t earn enough money to buy a house.(In spite of)
40. Kathy did some exercise.Then she had a shower.(after)
I.MULTPLE CHOICE
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.reduced B.realized C.arrived D. compared
2. A.breathe B. derease C.leather D.beach
Mark the A,B,C or D to indicate the word that fiffers from the other three in theposition of primary stressin each of th following questions.
3 A. encourage B. adventure C. understand D.remember
4.A.witness B. decide C. reduce D.complete
Mark the A,B,C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each ofthe following questions
5.His family waspoor becausehe couldn’t go to school .
A. His B.was C.because D.couldn’t
6. The firstthing the men foundwat thatthe moon coveredwhith dust.
A. The first B.found C. was that D.covered
7. We wouldlike invitingyou to our homefor dinner onyour birthday.
A. would B.inviting C. to our home D. on Mark the A,B,C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
8. Last night a tornado swept through Rockville.It ________ everything in its path.
A destroyed B.was destroyed
C. was being destroyed D. had been destroyed
9. She asked him____________ hid holiday_________
A.Where he spent/ the previous year
B. where he had spent/ the previous year
C. where he spent/last year
D. where did he spend/last year
10.”_________ taking me downtown on your way to work this morning?”
A.Can you B. why don’t you
C.Would you mind D. Could you please
11. it’s three years ___________ your brother .
A.that I don’t see B.that I haven’t seen
C. since I didn’t see D.since I last saw
12.___________ much televison is not a healthy habit for a growing child.
A. To be watched B. being watch C. watching D.watch
13. New research suggests that exercise__________ reduce tha chance of heart disease as well as cancer.
A.must B. should C. can D. would
14. My mother ________ me to bring a rincoat in case it rained.
A. reminded B. promised C said D. suggested
Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correctanswer to each of the question.
15. There is a big __________ in the Bijago islands off the west coast of Africa.
A. differ B. difference C. different D. differently\
16. Judo was __________ developed in Japan in the late 19th century.
A. originally B.origin C.original D.originate
Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
17. Nam:” I don’t go out much these days.” Giang:”__________”
A. I don’t too B. I don’t neither C. Me too D. Neither do I
18. Linh :” I’m afraid I failed my driving test “ Trinh :”____________”
A. I’m sorry.
B.Never mind.Better luck next time!
C. Oh dear.I don’t think I can.
D. Oh, I think you shouldn’t.
Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tounderlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. My brother is fond ofpointing out my mistakes.
A.likes B. hates C.supports D.knows
20. Could you give me a handwith my maths homework?
A.lend me B.pay me C. help me D.come with me
Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning tounderlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. You’d better give upsmoking as soon as possible.
A.stop B.take up C. refuse D. continue
22. This group of chemicals is known to be harmfulto people’s health.
A.dangerous B. safe C.natural D. risky
Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correctwords of phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Today,paper (23)__________ for hundreds of everyday things.Long ago,before paper,people had written on animal skins,bones,and stones. Then in 2700 BC, the Egyptians started to make papyrus,(24)__________ was similar to paper. But the first feal paper was invented in AD 105 by the Chinese.Finally,in the 10th century,paper was brought to Europe by the Arabs. The first European paper mill was built in Spain in 1150.Since the 18th century, most paper has been made out of wood,(25)__________ it is much stronger than cloth .
The majority of paper is made from the plant fiber that comes from tress. Millions are cut down,but new trees are planted in their place.Paper may be also made from things like old rags or pieces of cloth. Wastepaper,paper that has been made and used,can be (26) _________ recycled paper.This recycling process saves forest,energy and(27) __________ air and water pollution.
23. A.was used B. is used C. can use D. are used
24. A.when B. where C.which D.who
25. A.because B. but C.although D.if
26. A.turn into B. turning into C. turned into D.turn into
27. A.increases B. saves C.keeps D.reduces
London is the capital city of the United Kingdom.It is the largest city in Britain. It has got a population of about 7 million people.It is a very old city which was founded by the Romans. London is famous for many things. The original area is the City.There are thousands of offices and banks but only a few people live here.The Tower of London was built in the 11th century.Its was a prison but now is a museum.You can see the Crown Jewels here.Towe Bridge is near the Tower of London.It was opened in 1894.Westminster Abbey is a beautiful church where the Coronation Ceremony takes place.Westminster Abbey is in west London,near the Houses of Parliament where you can see and hear the well-known clock Bigben.
Hyde Park is the most popular park in London.At Speaker’ Corner anyboy can speak about anything except the Queen.The Queen lives in Buckingham Palace.London stands on River Thames.There are 27 bridges over the Thames in London and 8 tunnels under the river.A quick and easy way to get to different places in the city is to use an underground train.Londoners in Lodnoncalled double-deckers and London taxis are called black cabs.
28.The Tower of London used to be___________
A.a library B.museum C.prison D.church
29.The word “ It” in line 4 paragraph 2 refers to ___________
A.Tower of London B.Big Ben
C. Crown Jewels D. Tower Bridge
30. The word “ well-known “ can be best replaced by__________
A.quick B.renowned C. beautiful D.charming
31.You can’t talk about __________ when you are at Speaker’ Corner.
A. the Parliament B. politics C. the Queen D. London
32.A convinent way to get around the city is by______________
A.tube B.tram C.train D.car
II.WRITING
Finish the second sentences so that it has similar meaning to the first one,beginningwith the given words.
33.Hurry or you will be late for school.
=> Ifyou
34. I think we should speak Enlish more in class.
=> I suggest
35. The bookshelf was so high that the child couldn’t reach .
=> The bookshelfwas too
36.They will widen all the main streets in this city.
=> All the mainstreets
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket.Do notchange the given words in any way.
37.His teachers don’t like him.His friends also don’t like him.(Neither)
38.Her idol moved far away from the city.She felt so sad.(because)
39. During Tet,children receive lucky money.It it wrapped in red tiny envelopes.(which) =>
40. Internet can be a source of information.It can be alsco be a source of entetainment.(both) => ĐỀSỐ15
Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
17. Trang :” would you like some more coffee?” Ninh:”__________”
A. No, I wouldn’t B. No, thanks C. No, I don’t D. No, I wouldn’t like
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.mow B.low C.show D. cow
2. A.speaks B. learns C.sends D.knows
Mark the A,B,C or D to indicate the word that fiffers from the other three in theposition of primary stressin each of th following questions.
3 A. attack B. believe C. happen D.contain
4. A.environment B. development C. nutrition D.government
Mark the A,B,C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each ofthe following questions
5.If there were flying saucers, there will betraces oftheir landing
A. flying saucers B.will be C.of D.landing
6. I wascompletely amazingbecause ofwhat he saidyesterday
A. was B.amazing C. because of D.said
7. They make itpossiblyto printbooks more cheaplyand more quickly
A. it B.possibly C. to print D. more cheaply
Mark the A,B,C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
8. He asked me if ________ English
A. I could speak B.I can speak
C. could I speak
D. Can I speak
9. They wish they____________ spend more time for him everyday
A.were able to
B. will be able to
C. are able to D. be able to
10.My parent have to go to work _________ it’s raining very heavily
A.despite B. In spite of C.however D. eventhough
11. he isn’t ___________ drive a car.
A.enough old to B.enough old for C. old enogh to D.old enough for
12.Pompeii___________ in AD 79 by an erruption of Mount Vesuvirus.
A. is completely destroying B. was completely destroying
C. was completely destroyed D.completely destroyed
13. Can people nowadays know exactly a volcano__________ ?
A.break B. warn C. suck D. erupt
14. He doesn’t agree with the ________ that is life is on other planets.
A. believe B. belief C. believable D. disbelief
15. Tom is one of the most__________ students inthe school.
A. creative B. creatively C. creativity D. create
16. The children__________ all the afternoon swimming in the lake near their house.
A.used B.took C.spent D. originate
18. Hoa:” Why don’t we go out tonight“ Ba:”____________”
A. That’s a good idea
B.Never mind
C. What’s the matter D. Don’t worry
Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tounderlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. She apologisedfor having to leave early for the meeting.
A.felt happy B. made sure C.said sorry D.denied
20. I took him a few days to get accustomed todriving on the left
A. able to B.used to C. aware of D.sick of Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning tounderlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. I always admire my uncle as he is a policeman
A.look up to B.look up C. look down on D. turn down
22. It will cost a lot if we don’t pay attentionto solving the water polution here
A.care B. understand C.consider D. irnoge
Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correctwords of phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
John Glass is one of the most famous faces on television. He was born in 1960. When he left school he went to Bradford University(23)__________ he studied sociology. After he left university he had a lot of (24)__________ jobs, but hereally wanted to try his luck in the world of show business as a folk singer. In 1985 he got a job on a holiday cruise ship (25)__________ a year.
When he got back to England he worked in bubs and clubs. Between his songs, he used to tell funnystories. One night, when he (26) _________ at a club in London, his guitar was stolen. Charles Wing who was in the club that night was really impressed by John Glass and then became his manager.
A year later, in 1995 John was (27) __________ as a host of a new quiz show, Your Big Chance .
23. A.That B. who C. when D. where
24. A.difference B. differently C.different D.differ 25. A.for B. since C.with D.on 26. A.were working B. has worked C. was working D.worked
27. A.described B. chosen C.considered D. told Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correctanswer to each of the question.
Man discovered fire many thousands years ago. The first time he saw fire was probably whe the tree was struck by lightning. He soon learnt how to make fire for himself. However man probably made his fire by rubbing two sticks together.
Fire was very important to man. He needed fire to keep himself warm at night. He used fire to cook his food. He used fire to frighten away enemies and wild animals. In some parts of the world he used fire to signal messages. Red Indian, for example, used fire to make smoke signals. In some other countries, people lit fire to warn their friends of danger.
Fire was also used to give light. Before the invention of oil lamb, men used burning sticks as torches. Andbefore man discovered gas and electricity, he hung small fires in wire basket from post to light the streets.
One man even used fire to tell the time. He invented a candle clock. He made a candle that took exactly twelve hours to burn. Then he marked this candle in twelve equal parts. He lit the candle and could tell the time by counting the number of parts left of the burning candle. But the candle clock did not always work well. If there was a win blowing on the candle, the flame burned too quickly
28.Man probable first made fire ___________
A.from a tree struck by lightning
B.by rubbing two sticks together
C.from wire basket hung on poster
D.from a candle
29.The phrase “frighten away” is closest meaning to ___________
A.scare away B.put away C. save D. protected
30. Fire was used by Red Indian __________
A.to make gas and electricity B.to burn down trees
C. to send messages D.to frighten away enamies
31.The first street light was __________ .
A. large bonfires B. small fires in hanging basket
C. burning trees D. candles
32.The candle clock burned for ______________
A.twelve hours B.one hours C.a day D.twelve days
II.WRITING
Finish the second sentences so that it has similar meaning to the first one,beginningwith the given words.
33.The local government will enlarge the roads in upcoming year.
=> the roads
34. I haven’t done the gardening for 3 months.
=> the last time
35. despite living quite far away, she walks to school every day.
=> Although
36.The questions were difficult for students to answer correctly.
=> those were
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket.Do not change the given words in any way.
37.We can’t help him withhis work. We don’t have time.(if)
38.The Browns keep having all-night parties. They live next door.(who)
39. The young man drove too fast. He was given a fineby police.(because)
40. He earns more money. He makes more contribution to society.(the)
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I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the wordwhoseunderlinedpartdiffersfrom the otherthree in pronunciation in eachof the followingquestions.
1. A. hut B. done C. donate D. tunnel
2. A. chemistry B. mechanic C. character D. parachute
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the wordthatdiffersfrom the otherthree in the positionofprimarystress in eachof the followingquestions.
3. A. sentence B. suggest C. species D. system
4. A. communicate B. delivery C. television D.experience
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlinedpartthatneedscorrection in eachof the followingquestions.
5. Wewentsightseeeverydayandwefeltdelightedwith the beautifulsights.
A. sightee B. everyday C. delighted D. sights
6. He hasstayedin Englandfrom 2000 to2005 andworkedas a journalistthen.
A. hasstayed B. from 2000 to C. Workedas D. then
7. Ourhouseisgoingto rebuiltbya localfirmnextmonth.
A. Our B. isgoing C. rebuilt D. alocal
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correctanswer to eachof the followingquestions.
8. AmericanEnglishhassomespellingrules ______ aredifferentfrom _____ in BritishEnglish.
A. who/whose B. Who/them C. Which/whose D.which/them
9. Myfriendmoved to Englandbutwestillkeep in ________.
A. writing B. touch C. meeting D. contact
10. I’llgiveher the messageassoonasshe _______ tomorrow.
A. comesback B. willcome C. iscoming D. hascome
11. Myteachersaidthat a school _______ in the villagenextyear.
A. willbuilt B. will be built C. Wouldbuild D. would be built
12. I _______ tennis a lotbut Idon’tplayveryoftennow.
A. wasplaying B. wasused to play
C. used to play D. am used to playing
13. The gasfrom the chemicalfactorywas _______ harmful.
A. extreme B. extremely C. extremism D. extremist 14. It’s _______ ofmotorists to drinkanddrive.
A. responsible B. responsiblility C. responsibly D. irresponsible
15. Vietnamesewomentodayoftenprefer to wearmodernclothingatwork _____ it is more convernient.
A. although B. however C. as D. moreover
16. Maryalwaystakesgreatcare ________ herchildren.
A . for B. of C. to D. with Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the mostsuitableresponse to completeeachof the followingexchanges.
17. A: “ I’mtakingmyfirstexamnextweek. “ B: “________”
A Welldone! B. Goodluck C. Congratulations! D. Cheers!
18. A: “ Wouldyoumindif I smokehere?” B: “ _________”
A. I’msorry B. Yes, I’dlove to C. I’dratheryoudidn’t D. No, I don’t Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to theunderlined word(s) in eachof the followingquestions.
19. It’stoodangerousto climbupthatmountain.
A. normal B. risky C. brave D. unudual 20. I waslateforschoolasmyalarmclockdidn’tringthismorning.
A. go off B. go on C. go out D. go over Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to theunderlined word(s) in eachof the followingquestions.
21. MathematicsandLiteraturearecompulsorysubjects in highschools.
A optional B. obligatory C. mandatory D. reqiured 22. It’sforbidden to destroyhistoricalbuildings.
A. allowed B. broken C. banned D. canceled Read the followingpassageandmark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correctwordor phrasethatbestfitseachof the numberedblanks.
Hypatiawasborn in Alexandria in Egypt, in 370 A.D. Formanycenturiesshewas (23) _______ onlywomanscientist to have a place in the historybooks.
Hypatia’sfatherwasdirectorofAlexandriaUniversity, and he (24) _______ hisdaughterhad the besteducationavailable. Thiswasunusual, asmostwomen then hadfewopportunnies to study. Afterstudying in AthensandRome. Hypatiareturned to Alexandria (25) ________ shebegan teachingmathematics. Shesoonbecamefamousforherknowledgeofnewideas. Wehave no copiesofherbooks, (26) _______ weknowthatshewroteseveralimportant mathematicalworks. Hypatiawasalsointerested in technologyandinventedseveralscientific tools to helpwithherwork.
At the time, manyrulerswereafraidofscience, andanyoneconnectedwithitwas in danger. One day in March 415, Hypatia (27) _______ attecked in the streetandkilled.
23. A. one B. an C. a D. the 24. A. could B. made C. said D. put 25. A. where B. how C. there D. which 26. A. because B. how C. is D. was
27. A. has B. had C. is D. was Read the followingpassageandmark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correctanswers to eachof the questions.
Thanksgivingiscelebrated in US on the fourthThursday in November. FormanyAmericans, itis the mostimportantholidayapartfromChrismast. Schools, officesandmostbusinessesclose to Thanksgiving, andmanypeoplemake the wholeweekend a vacation.
Thanksgivingisassociatedwith the timewhenEuropeansfirstcame to NorthAmerica. In 1962 the ship the Mayflowers arrived, bringingabout 150 peoplewhotodayareusuallycalled Pilgrims. Theyarrivedat the beginning a veryhardwinterandcouldnotfindenough to eat, so manyofthemdied. But in the followingsummerMativeAmericansfor the factthattheyhad survived.
TodaypeoplecelebrateThanksgiving to remembertheseearlydays. The mostimportantpartof the celebrationis a traditionaldinnerwithfoodsthatcomefromNorthAmerica. The meal includesturkey, sweetpotatoes (alsocalledyams) andcranberries, whicharemadeinto a kindof sauceorjelly. The turkeyisfilledwithstuffingordressing, andmanyfamilieshave the own special recipe. Dessertispumpkinmadeinto a pie.
OnThanksgivingtherearespecialtelevisionprogramsandsportsevents in NewYorkthereis a Macy’sThanksgiving Day Parade, when a long lineofpeoplewearingfancycostumesmarch through the streetswithlargeballoons in the shapeofimaginarycharacters. Thanksgivingis considered the beginningof the Christmasperiod, and the next day manypeople go out to shop forChristmaspresents.
28. In the UnitedStates, Thanksgivingis ________.
A. heldbyChristiansonly B. moreimportant than Christmas
C. celebratedas a publicholiday D. held to thank the Mayflowers
29. According to the passage, Pilgrimare ________.
A. peoplewholefthome to live in NorthAmerica in the early 17th century
B. peoplewhotravelled to Americabyships
C. trips to a holyplace
D. NativeAmericanswholive in NorthAmerica
A. suggest that B. taking C. to treat D. immediately Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
30. The word “survived” isclosest in meaning to _________.
A. died B. supported C. arrived D. existed
31. Whatdoes the word “recipe” mean?
A. food B. decoration
C. sportevent D. Cookinginstruction
32. OnThanksgiving, people ________.
A. serveturkey, yams, andpumpkins B. marchthrough the streets
C. go for a picnic D. go out to shopforChristmaspresents
II. WRITING
Finish the secondsentence so thatithassimilarmeaning to the firstone, beginningwith the givenwords.
33. Someone stoleherbikelastmonth
->Herbikewas stolen last month
34. What a pity I can’tspeakEnglishwell.
-> I wish I could speak English well
35. The lasttimewesawMikewasonSaturday.
->Wehaven’tseen Mike since Saturday
36. “ You’dbetternotbuythatcamera. “ Shesaid to me.
->Sheadvised meto buy that camera
Combinetwosentencesinto a newoneusing the givenwords in bracket. Do notchange the givenwords in anyway.
37. The womancalled the police. Herhousewasbrokenintolastnight. ( whose )
-> The woman whose house was broken into last night called police.
38. The bookwasreallyinteresting. I readitmanytimes. ( such )
-> That/This/It was such an interesting book that I read many times
39. Hislegswerebroken. He stilltried to gethome. ( Despite )
-> Despite his broken leg, he still tried to get home
40. I havelittletime. That’swhy I don’tsurf the Internetmuch. ( If )
If I had much time, I would surf the Internet much
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I.MULTIPLE CHOICE
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronin ciation in each of the following questions.
1.A. forest B. visit C. reason D. resort
2.A. introduced B. raised C. laughed D. developed
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. suggestion C. detective D. interest
4.A. prefer B. borrow C. forget D. pollute
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
5.If I would seeanalien, I would invitehim tomy house
A. would see B.an C. would invite D. to
6.Insteach of burn fossil fuels, we should concentrateon economicuses of electricity
A. burn B. should concentrate
C. economic D. electricity
7. I suggest thatyou takinghis advice to treatyour coughed immediately.
8. His pronunciation causes me a lot of _______.
A. difficulties B. difficult C. difficulty D. dificulty
9. Mary didn't know _______ the lawn mower after she had finished using it.
A. where she did put B. where didshe put
C. where to put D. where she puts
10. John appeared at the meeting _______ I asked him not to be there.
A. even though B. despite C. because of D. because
11. My friend Carol, _____ parents live in Dublin, invited me to spend Christmas in Ireland.
A. that B. who C. whose D. whom
12. What a tiring day it's been, _____?
A. isn't B. hasn't it C. wasn't it D. doesn't it
13. She's really ______ of meeting English people and making friends with them.
A. keen B. interested C. willing D. fond
14. The local leaders and people warmly welcomed the _____.
A. participate B. participants C. participation D. participating
15. customers are requested _____ in this area of the restaurant.
A. not to smoking B. not to smoke C. not smoking D. not moke
16. I'm sure that I will be a good roommate. I ____ smoke ____ drink.
A. neither/nor B. not/and C. either/or D. both/and Mark the letter A, B,C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
17. Minh:" Personally, I love peaceful and quiet life in rual arees." Phong:" _____"
A. neither B. no, I won't C. so do I D. Yes, I like it
18. A:" How about going to Paris for our next holiday?" B" ______"
A. No, I don't B. sounds great! C. What a pity! D. Well done!
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 question.
19. Much of the coast has been contaminatedby nuclear waste.
A. filled B. washed C. cleaned D. polluted
20. We are used totourists here. We get thousands every year.
A. similar to B. the same as C. different from D. familiar with 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. One major disadvantageof the area is the lack of public transport.
A. drawback B. issue C. benefit D. problem
22. I did quite well in my exam because there weren't many toughquestions.
A. simple B. hard C. difficult D. interesting 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 world's first film was shown in 1895 (23)________ two French brothers, Louis and Auguste Lumiere. Although it only consisted of short, simple scenes, people loved it and films have been popular ever since. The first films were silent, with titles on the screen to (24)_____ the story.
Soon the public had their favorite actors and actresses and in this way,the first film stars appeared. In 1927, the first "talkie", a film with sound, (25)______ and from then on, the public would only accept this kind of film.
Further improvements continued, particularly in America, (26)______ produced 95% of all films. With the arrival of television in the 1950s, fewer people went to see films, but in recent
year, cinema audiences have grown again. More countries have started to produce films that influencefilm-making and there are currently (27)______ national film industries.
39. The children finished their homework. They went out to play football. (after)
> The children went out to play football after they had finishedtheir homework
23.A. in B. from C.by D. at 24.A. read B. join C. explain D. perform
25. A. was shown B. is shown C. has been shownD. shown
26.A. where B. which C. when D. who
27.A. lots B. much C.plenty D. many Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Almost all our energy comes from oil, coal and natural gas. we call them fossil fuels. The earth's fossil fuels are running out. What would happen if there were no oil, coal and gas on Earth? Scientists are trying to find and use other alternative sources of energy. We can use energy from the Sun, the wind and the water.
Solar energy is unilimited. It supplies all the energy used to grow plants, to evaporate water for rain and to maintain the temperature of the plants. All are necessary for humanlife. If we're able to collect solar energy, we'll be sure to make good use of this abundant source of power. Another source of energy from nature is the wind. wind power is clean and plentiful. Enegry from the wind has been used for centuries to move ships, grind grain, pump water and do other kinds of work. In more recent time, wind power has been used to generate electricity.
Water can also provide power. For a long time, people have used water to power machines. Some early uses of water were to mill grain, saw wood and power machinery for the textile industry. today water power is mostly used to generate electricity.
28. The fossil fuels on earth are _____.
A. unlimited B. being used up C. renewable D. not used now
29. solar energy means the power from the _____.
A. fossil fuel B. temperature C. electricity D. sun
30. The word " abundant" in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.
A. necessary B. limited C. plentiful D. natrural
31. Centuries ago, people use wind power to _____.
A. get water from underground B. grown plants
C. maintain the earth's temperature D. generate electricity
32. Nowadays water energy is mainly used to ______.
A. power machinery B. mill grain
C. saw wood D. generate electricity
II. WRITING
Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, beginning living with the given words.
33. I started living here two months ago
-> I have been living here for two months
34. my bedroom is too small for all my books.
-> My bedroom isn’tbig enough for all my books
35. It took us 30 minutes to rehearse the song.
->We spent30 minutes rehearsing the song
36. "Don't forget to turn off the lights when you go out, Peter", his mother said.
->Peter's mother reminded him to turn off the lights when he went out
Combine two sentences onto a new one using the given words in bracket. Do not change the given words in any way.
37. Our grandparents live far away. We don't usually visit them.(If)
>If our grandmother didn’tlive far away, we would usually visit them
38. They couldn't drive fast. The road was very slippery.(so)
>The road was so slippery that they couldn’tdrive fast
40. Icame back to the village. Iwas born in that village.(where)
>_I came back to thevillage where I was born
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I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
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. although B. brother C. think D.their
2.A. sugar B. transport C.science D. suddenly
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that difers from the other three in the position of pri m?y stress in each of the following questions.
5. Unless she doesn't knowwhoit is, she won't openthe door.
A. doesn't know B. who C. it is D. won't open
6. The fire had spreadto the nextbuilding beforethe firemen had arrvived.
A. had spread B. to the next C. before D.had arrived
7. We haddecided goingfor a short walkin the park before dinner.
A. had B. going C. a short walk D. before dinner
Mark the letter A,B,or D to indicatethe correct answer to each of the following question. 8.Two department stores __________ in the town this year.
A. have built B. have been built C.are built D.built 9. Big cities like New York and Chicago are _________ populated.
A.closely B.largely C.locally D. densely 10. I couldn’t concentrate on my study because my little sister kept_________ me with silly questions.
A.to interrupt B.interrupted C.interrupting D.interrrupt 11. He’s never ___________ well with his father.They have got completely diffirent personalities.
A.got on B.got off C.got up D.got away 12. The childrenenjoy _________ to the zoo on their days off school.
A.being taken B.to be taken C. to take D. taking 13.__________ its good qualities,it has one drawback.
A.Althought B. Despite C.Even D. However 14. Don’t forget ____ me a message when you______ her letter.
A. sending/get B. to send/gets C. to send/will get D. to send/get 15. She said she_________
A.stayedup late lastnight B.stayed up late the night before C. had stayed up late last night D. had stayed up late the night before 16. He came home late ,so I asked him where________
A. he had been B. has be been C.he has been D. had be been Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the most suitable respose to complete each of the following exchanges.
17. Nga :” We’ve passed the first round.” Hoa:”__________”
A.That’s a good idea . B. It’s nice of you to say so.
C.Do you?
D. Congratulations!
18.A:” It was very kind of you to invite me to dinner.”B:”________”
A.It’s my pleasure. B. Don’t worry.
C. Thank you ! D.Oh it’s great.
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. weekly newspapers,monthly newspapers,yearly newspapers.
C. daily newspapers,weekly newspapers and monthly newspapers.
19.Could you give me an exampleof the inprovements you have metioned?
A.purose B.object C.instance D.report
20. They look likeeach other although they are not sisters.
A.take off B.take away C. take up D.take after Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate thw word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the undelined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. Mike was very upsetto hear that the hoilday had been cancelled.
A. worried B. unhappy C. excited D. angry
22. I have been invited to their party but I haven’t decided whether to accept
A. turn up B.turn down C. turn on D.turn off Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correct word of phrasethat best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The English language is big business:every day more and more people around the world are learning English as a foreign language and more and more people are making a living from English in various forms. In Britain, the english language is one of the country ‘s(23)__________ important sources of income.
English is quite unique in the history of the world’s language :an amazing one in seven people in the world speak it,(24) _________ makes it undoubtedly the first world language in history .Before English,Latin,French and Greek were also to some extent international languages (25)__________ none of them ever managed to reach the number of users that English has, 75% of the world’s correspondence and 60% of the world’s telephone conversations (26)________ in English. Chinese also has a billion speakers. But when a Chinese businessman meets a Spainish colleague at a conference, they will almost certainly use English as a medium of (27) ________,not Chinese or Spanish.English has also become the language of science and numerous people choose it as part of their studies.
23. A. more B.much C. a lot D.most
24. A.that B.where C.which D.who
25. A.but B.or C.therefore D.so
26. A.were carried out B.are carried out
C.carried out D.carry out
27. A. touch B.communication C.study D.research
Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correct answer to One of the main sources for the spreading of news and events throughout the world is the newspaper.
The purpose of newspaper is to inform the public of political,social,economicand entertainment happenings,among other things.Generally, there are three types nof newspapers: daily newspapers,weekly newspaper, and special-interest newspapers.Daily newspapers pulish at least one edition every weekday. Most dailies also have a weekend endition. Daily newspaper often have sections for news,sports,arts and entetainment,business and classified advertising .Weekly newspaper print once a week and cover news of interest to readers in a smaller area than that of a daily paper.They focus on local happening rather than national or international events. Special-interst newspapers may publish daily,weekly,monthly,or even less frequently .They generally disseminate news of interest to a particular group or readers or feature news about a specific topic.
Thanks to the development of the Internet,we can now get access to electronic newspapers.To some extent,e-newspapers are cheap,up-to-date,and convenient for most readers in the world.
28. Three types of newpapers are…
A. daily newspapers,weekly newspapers and special-interest newspapers.
D. weekly newspapers,monthly newspapers and special-interest newspapers.
29. Most daily newspapers publish ____________
A.one different endition forone different section
B.only one endition every weekday
C.at least once every weekday and once at weekend.
D. one edition every weekend.
30. Weekly newspapers usually focus on__________
A. local happenings B.naitonal happenings
C. international happenings D. local and international happenings
31. The word “ disseminate “ is closest in meaning to
A. entetain B. feed C.read D. spread
32. We can easily get access to electronic newspapers because they are _________
A. modern,up-to-date but expensive
B. up-to-date,convenient,and not expensive
C.quick,cheap, and convenient
D. modern,quick and up-to-date
II.WRITING
Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one,beginning with the given words.
33.It’s six months since I last went swimming.
=> I haven’t gone swimming for six months
34. The neighbor’s dog woke me up thismorning .
=> I was waken up by the neighbor`s dog this morning
35.”what time is the meeting?”
=> she wantedto know what time the meeting was
36. My sister is a better speaker of English than me .
=> I can’tspeak English as well as my sister
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket.Do not change the given words in any way.
37. The furniture was very expensive. I didn’t buy it.(too)
=>The furniture was too expensive for me to buy
38. I can’t go for a picnic with you.I’m not free today.(If)
=>If I was free today, I could go for a picnic with you
39.He worked really hard.He couldn’t earn enough money to buy a house.(In spite of)
=>In spite of working really hard, he couldn`tearn enough money to buy a house
40. Kathy did some exercise.Then she had a shower.(after)
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Mark the letter A,B,C or Dto indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A.reduced B.realized C.arrived D. compared
2. A.breathe B. derease C.leather D.beach
Mark the A,B,C or D to indicate the word that fiffers from the other three in the position of primary stressin each of th following questions.
3 A. encourage B. adventure C. understand D.remember
4. A.witness B. decide C. reduce D.complete
Mark the A,B,C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
5.His family waspoor becausehe couldn’t go to school .
A. His B.was C.because D.couldn’t
22. This group of chemicals is known to be harmfulto people’s health.
A.dangerous B. safe C.natural D. risky
6. The firstthing the men foundwat thatthe moon coveredwhith dust.
A. The first B.found C. was that D.covered
7. We wouldlike invitingyou to our homefor dinner onyour birthday.
A. would B.inviting C. to our home D. on Mark the A,B,C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
8. Last night a tornado swept through Rockville.It ________ everything in its path.
A destroyed B.was destroyed
C. was being destroyed D. had been destroyed
9. She asked him____________ hid holiday_________
A.Where he spent/ the previous year
B. where he had spent/ the previous year
C. where he spent/last year
D. where did he spend/last year
10.”_________ taking me downtown on your way to work this morning?”
A.Can you
B. why don’t you
C.Would you mind D. Could you please
11. it’s three years ___________ your brother .
A.that I don’t see
B.that I haven’t seen
C. since I didn’t see D.since I last saw
12.___________ much televison is not a healthy habit for a growing child.
A. To be watched B. being watch C. watching D.watch
13. New research suggests that exercise__________ reduce tha chance of heart disease as well as cancer.
A.must B. should C. can D. would
14. My mother ________ me to bring a rincoat in case it rained.
A. reminded B. promised C said D. suggested 15. There is a big __________ in the Bijago islands off the west coast of Africa.
A. differ B. difference C. different D. differently\
16. Judo was __________ developed in Japan in the late 19th century.
A. originally B.origin C.original D. originate Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
17. Nam:” I don’t go out much these days.” Giang:”__________”
A. I don’t too B. I don’t neither C. Me too D. Neither do I
18. Linh :” I’m afraid I failed my driving test “ Trinh :”____________”
A. I’m sorry.
B.Never mind.Better luck next time!
C. Oh dear.I don’t think I can.
D. Oh, I think you shouldn’t.
Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. My brother is fond ofpointing out my mistakes.
A.likes B. hates C.supports D.knows
20. Could you give me a handwith my maths homework?
A.lend me B.pay me C. help me D.come with me
Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. You’d better give upsmoking as soon as possible.
A.stop B.take up C. refuse D. continue
Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correct words of phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Today,paper (23)__________ for hundreds of everyday things.Long ago,before paper,people had written on animal skins,bones,and stones. Then in 2700 BC, the Egyptians started to make papyrus,(24)__________ was similar to paper.But the first feal paper was invented in AD 105 by the Chinese.Finally,in the 10th century,paper was brought to Europe by the Arabs. The first European paper mill was built in Spain in 1150.Since the 18th century, most paper has been made out of wood,(25)__________ it is much stronger than cloth .
The majority of paper is madefrom the plant fiber that comes from tress. Millions are cut down,but new trees are planted in their place.Paper may be also made from things like old rags or pieces of cloth. Wastepaper,paper that has been made and used,can be (26) _________ recycled paper.This recycling process saves forest,energy and(27) __________ air and water pollution. 23. A.was used B. is used C. can use D. are used 24. A.when B. where C.which D.who 25. A.because B. but C.although D.if 26. A.turn into B. turning into C. turned into D.turn into 27. A.increases B. saves C.keeps D.reduces Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the question.
London is the capital city of the United Kingdom.It is the largest city in Britain. It has got a population of about 7 million people.It is a very old city which was founded by the Romans. London is famous for many things. The original area isthe City.There are thousands of offices and banks but only a few people live here.The Tower of London was built in the 11th century.Its was a prison but now is a museum.You can see the Crown Jewels here.Towe Bridge is near the Tower of London.It was opened in 1894.Westminster Abbey is a beautiful church where the Coronation Ceremony takes place.Westminster Abbey is in west London,near the Houses of Parliament where you can see and hear the well-known clock Bigben.
Hyde Park is the most popular park in London.At Speaker’ Corner anyboy can speak about anything except the Queen.The Queen lives in Buckingham Palace.London stands on River Thames.There are 27 bridges over the Thames in London and 8 tunnels under the river.A quick and easy way to get to different places in the city is to use an underground train.Londoners in Lodnon called double-deckers and London taxis are called black cabs.
28.The Tower of London used to be___________
A.a library B.museum C.prison D.church
29.The word “ It” in line 4 paragraph 2 refers to ___________
A.Tower of London
B.Big Ben
C. Crown Jewels D. Tower Bridge
30. The word “ well-known “ can be best replaced by__________
A.quick B.renowned C. beautiful D.charming
31.You can’t talk about __________ when you are at Speaker’ Corner.
A. the Parliament B. politics C. the Queen D. London
32.A convinent way to get around the city is by______________
A.tube B.tram C.train D.car
II.WRITING
Finish the second sentences so that it has similar meaning to the first one,beginning with the given words.
33.Hurry or you will be late for school.
=> Ifyou don`t hurry, you will be late for school
34. I think we should speak Enlish more in class.
=> I suggestspeaking English more in class
35. The bookshelf was so high that the child couldn’t reach .
C. was completely destroyed D.completely destroyed
13. Can people nowadays know exactly a volcano__________ ?
=> The bookshelfwas too high for the child to reach
36.They will widen all the main streets in this city.
=> All the mainstreets in this city will be widened
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket.Do not change the given words in any way.
37.His teachers don’t like him.His friends also don’t like him.(Neither)
=>Neither his teachers nor his friends like him
38.Her idol moved far away from the city.She felt so sad.(because)
=>She felt so sad becauseher idol had moved far away from the city
39. During Tet,children receive lucky money.It it wrapped in red tiny envelopes.(which)
=>During Tet, children receive lucky money which is wrapped in red tiny envelops
40. Internet can be a source of information.It can be alsco be a source of entetainment.(both)
=>Internet can be both a source of information and a source of entertainment
A.break B. warn C. suck D. erupt
14. He doesn’t agree with the ________ that is life is on other planets.
A. believe B. belief C. believable D. disbelief
15. Tom is one of the most__________ students in the school.
A. creative B. creatively C. creativity D. create
16. The children__________ all the afternoon swimming in the lake near their house.
A.used B.took C.spent D. originate
Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
17. Trang :” would you like some more coffee?” Ninh:”__________”
A. No, I wouldn’t B. No, thanks C. No, I don’t D. No, I wouldn’t like
18. Hoa:” Why don’t we go out tonight“ Ba:”____________”
A. That’s a good idea B.Never mind
C. What’s the matter D. Don’t worry
Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. She apologisedfor having to leave early for the meeting.
I.MULTPLE CHOICE
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.mow B.low C.show D. cow
2. A.speaks B. learns C.sends D.knows
Mark the A,B,C or D to indicate the word that fiffers from the other three in the position of primary stressin each of th following questions.
3 A. attack B. believe C. happen D.contain
4. A.environment B. development C. nutrition D.government
Mark the A,B,C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
5.If there were flying saucers, there will betraces oftheir landing
A. flying saucers B.will be C.of D.landing
6. I wascompletely amazingbecause ofwhat he saidyesterday
A. was B.amazing C. because of D.said
7. They make itpossiblyto printbooks more cheaplyand more quickly
A. it B.possibly C. to print D. more cheaply Mark the A,B,C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
8. He asked me if ________ English
A. I could speak B.I can speak
C. could I speak D. Can I speak
9. They wish they____________ spend more time for him everyday
A.were able to B. will be able to
C. are able to D. be able to
10.My parent have to go to work _________ it’s raining very heavily
A.despite B. In spite of C.however D. eventhough
11. he isn’t ___________ drive a car.
A.enough old to B.enough old for C. old enogh to D.old enough for
12.Pompeii___________ in AD 79 by an erruption of Mount Vesuvirus.
A. is completely destroying B. was completely destroying
A.felt happy B. made sure C.said sorry D.denied
20. I took him a few days to get accustomed todriving on the left
A. able to B.used to C. aware of D.sick of Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. I always admire my uncle as he is a policeman
A.look up to B.look up C. look down on D. turn down
22. It will cost a lot if we don’t pay attentionto solving the water polution here
A.care B. understand C.consider D. irnoge
Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correct words of phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
John Glass is one of the most famous faces on television. He was born in 1960. When he left school he went to Bradford University(23)__________he studied sociology. After he left university he had a lot of (24)__________ jobs, but he really wanted to try his luck in the world of show business as a folk singer. In 1985 he got a job on a holiday cruise ship (25)__________ a year.
When he got back to England he worked in bubs and clubs. Between his songs, he used to tell funny stories. One night, when he (26) _________ at a club in London, his guitar was stolen. Charles Wing who was in the club that night was really impressed by John Glass and then became his manager.
A year later, in 1995 John was (27) __________ as a host of a new quiz show, Your Big Chance . 23. A.That B. who C. when D. where 24. A.difference B. differently C.different D.differ 25. A.for B. since C.with D.on
26. A.were working B. has worked C. was working D.worked 27. A.described B. chosen C.considered D. told Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the question.
Man discovered fire many thousands years ago. The first time he saw fire was probably whe the tree was struck by lightning. He soon learnt how to make fire for himself. However man probably made his fire by rubbing two sticks together.
Fire was very important to man. He needed fire to keep himself warm at night. He used fire to cook his food. He used fire to frighten away enemies and wild animals. In some parts of the world he used fire to signal messages. Red Indian, for example, used fire to make smoke signals. In some other countries, people lit fire to warn their friends of danger.
Fire was also used to give light. Before the invention of oil lamb, men used burning sticks as torches. And before man discovered gas and electricity, he hung small fires in wire basket from post to light the streets.
One man even used fire to tell the time. He invented a candle clock. He made a candle that took exactly twelve hours to burn. Then he marked this candle in twelve equal parts. He lit the candle and could tell the time by counting the number of parts left of the burning candle. But the candle clock did not always work well. If there was a win blowing on the candle, the flame burned too quickly
28.Man probable first made fire ___________
A.froma tree struck by lightning
B.by rubbing two sticks together
C.from wire basket hung on poster
D.from a candle
29.The phrase “frighten away” is closest meaning to ___________
A.scare away B.put away C. save
30. Fire was used by Red Indian __________
A.to make gas and electricity
C. to send messages
31.The first street light was __________ .
A. large bonfires
C. burning trees
B.to burn down trees
D.to frighten away enamies
B. small fires in hanging basket
D. candles
32.The candle clock burned for ______________
D. protected
A.twelve hours B.one hours C.a day D.twelve days
II.WRITING
Finish the second sentences so that it has similar meaning to the first one,beginning with the given words.
33.The local government will enlarge the roads in upcoming year.
=> the roadswill be enlargedby the local government in upcoming year
34. I haven’t done the gardening for 3 months.
=> the last time I did the gardening was 3 months ago
35. despite living quite far away, she walks to school every day.
=> Althoughshe lives quite far away, she walks to school everyday
36.The questions were difficult for students to answer correctly.
=> those weresuch difficult questions that students didn’t/ couldn’t answer correctly
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket.Do not change the given words in any way.
37.We can’t help him with his work. We don’t have time.(if)
=>If we had time, we could help him withthis homework
38.The Browns keep having all-night parties. They live next door.(who)
=>The Browns who live next door keep having all-night parties
39. The young man drove too fast. He was given a fineby police.(because)
=>The young man was given a fine by the police because he had driven too fast
40. He earns more money. He makes more contribution to society.(the)
=>The more money he earns, the more contribution he makes to society
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. invite B. faint C. patient D. victim
2. A. reused B. returned C. mashed D. cleaned
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word thatdiffers from the other three in position of primary stressin each of the following questions.
3. A. departure B. recognize C. waterfall D. institute
4. A. campaign B. control C. concert D. career
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
5. His parentsdidn’t allowhim to goout yesterday, didn’tthey?
A. parents B. allow C. to go D. didn’t
6. The numberof students attendthe class dwindleduntilonly two remained.
A. number of B. attend C. until D. remained
7. Almostbusinesses depend onthe intense holiday periods of Thanksgiving and Christmas to spur their sales and profits.
A. Almost B. depend on C. spur D. profits
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
8. The worst _________________ areas are the Mild-land and North-West.
A. affected B. affecting C. effected D. effecting
9. Tom likes climbing mountains. He has just joined a _____________ club.
A. climb-mountain
B. climbing-mountain
C. mountain-climbing D. mountain-climb
10. ____________ tasteful furniture you have bought!
A. What a B. What C. So D. How
11. He bought a(n) _________ cottage in the countryside.
A. stone old small B. small old stone
C. old small stone D. stone small old
12. She _________ for 10 hours! You must wake her up.
A. has slept
B. has been sleeping
C. is sleeping D. slept
13. She is not used ______________ up too late at night.
A. stay B. to stay C. staying D. to staying
14. We have just bought a new house that is right _______________ the sea.
A. by B. in C. at D. on
15. Running can increase the ___________ of your bones, it is good for your heart and it can help with weight loss.
A. strong B. strongly C. strength D. strengthen
16. I have put _________ a sign to stop people from trespassing my property.
A. on B. off C. up D. in
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
17. A: “Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night.”B: “____________”
A. I have nothing to tell you.
C. Oh, poor me!
B. Never mind!
D. What absent-minded you are!
18. A: “Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” B: “____________________”
A. Sorry, the seat is taken B. No, thanks
C. Yes, I am so glad D. Yes, yes. You can sit here.
Mark the letter A, B, C or Dto indicate the word(s) CLOSETin meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of the crime.
A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange
20. There is nothing to make it likely or certain that he will be at the party.
A. proof B. promise C. guarantee D. fact
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. He mentioned in particular electronics, his major at university.
A. on whole B. as all C. in all D. in general 22. The river should be controlled in order to facilitate navigation.
A. make difficult B. make impossible
C. make unpopular D. make busy
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.
Drawing has always been a very popular hobby. Young children draw with a pencil as (23) ________________ as they can hold one. Drawing is often seen as a special skill, and it is true that some people seem to draw perfect pictures without any effort. Yet drawing, like writing, can be (24) _____________; you can draw accurately if you work really hard at it.
Drawing is first of all about looking carefully. It sounds easy to say that all you (25) ______________ to do is look at things, but it really is that simple. The best way to draw a familiar subject is to imagine that you are looking at it for the first moment.
Nowadays there are (26) _________________ courses and materials available than ever before, (27) _______________ means that you can experiment to improve your skills. The only limit is your imagination.
23. A. fast B. immediately C. soon D. shortly
24. A. discovered B. made C. learnt D.reached 25. A. should B. need C. must D. could
C. In the past only men in poor countries got benefit from many international programs.
26. A. more B. many C. plenty D. much
27. A. who B. what C. where D. which
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
In developing countries, where three fourths of the world’s population lives, sixty percent of the people who can’t read and write are women. Being illiterate doesn’t mean they are not intelligent. It does mean it is difficult for them to change their lives. They produce more than half of the food. In Africa eighty percent of all agricultural work is done by women. There are many programs to help poor countries develop their agriculture. However, for years, these programs provided money and training for men.
In parts of Africa, this is a typical day for a village woman. At 4:45 a.m, she gets up, washes and eats. It takes her a half hour to walk to the fields, and she works there until 3:00 p.m. she collects firewood and gets home at 4:00. She spends the next hour and a half preparing food to cook. Then she collects water for another hour. From 6: 30 to 8:30 she cooks. After dinner, she spends an hour washing the dishes and her children. She goes to bed at 9:30 p.m.
International organizations and programs run by developed nations are starting to help women, as well as men, improve their agricultural production. Governments have already passed some laws affecting women because of the UNO Decade for Women. The UNO report will affect the changes now happening inthe family and society.
28. By whom (what) was the Decade for Women organized?
A. By the United Nations Organization.
B. By developing countries.
C. By the World Health Organization.
D. By many African countries.
29. Why do people say women produce more than half of the food in Africa?
A. Because 60 percent of women are illiterate.
B. Because 80 percent of all agricultural work is done by women.
C. Most women are not intelligent.
D. All are correct.
30. Why do people say that African women’s lives are hard?
A. Because these women are busy with housework.
B. Because they work all day in the fields.
C. Both A and B are correct.
D. Because they are illiterate.
31. A typical African woman spends _____________ collecting firewood every day.
A. 3 hours B. 2 hours C. 1 hour D. 4 hours
32. Which of these statements is not TRUE?
A. Women’s roles in the family and society are changing nowadays.
B. It is difficult for woman to change their lives because of their illiteracy.
D. Because they are illiterate, women are not intelligent.
Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
33. Let’s use bicycle or public buses.
-> I suggest _______________________________________________.
34. I can’t find the answers to these questions.
-> I wish ____________________________________________________
35. “I must leave now, ”said Mr. Quang.
-> Mr Quangsaid _______________________________________________.
36. Keith certainly can’t be held responsible for the accident.
-> In no way ___________________________________________________.
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket.Do not change the given words in any way.
37. I like reading books. Books tell us about different people and their cultures. (which)
38. He is very intelligent. He can solve all these problems. (enough)
39. You don’t try to work hard. You will fall in the exam. (Unless)
40. The Prime Minister set up a committee of financial experts. They were to help him discuss and formulate policies. (in order to)
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
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. stand B. badly C. sandy D. many
2. A. throw B. though C. thrilling D. through
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part that differs from the other three inthe position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. content B. vision C. burden D. setting
4. A. confident B. citadel C. determine D. fabulous
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
5. Itis a very fast roadand people do notrealize what speedthey are doing.
A. It B. fast road C. do not D. what speed
6. The kitchenis specialdesigned for the elderlyor people who are less mobile.
A. the kitchen B. special C. the elderly D. less mobile
7. I was tryingto remember whatI had learnt about gravityin school scientific.
A. was trying B. what C. about gravity D. scientific
Mark the letter A, B. C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
8. We’re really looking ____________ to seeing you again.
A. at B. backward C. on D. forward
9. People in this country ___________________ such heavy weather of learning languages.
A. make B. take C. do D. keep 10. Have you ____________ the piano since you were a child?
A. play B. playing C. played D. to play 11. They did not stay _________ the party the entire time.
A. in B. at C. with D. on 12. He ______________________ go on holiday to Scotland every year.
A. used to B. use C. used D. using 13. Separate accounts must _____________ for each different business activity.
A. keep B. kept C. be kept D. be keeping 14. ________________ people never seem to put weight while others are always on a diet.
A. Any B. Some C. Much D. A little 15. Mary, _____________ we had been talking about easier, walked in.
A. who B. that C. which D. whose 16. If I_____________ a lot of money, I wouldn’t stay here.
A. have B. am having C. have had D. had
Mark the letter A, B. C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
17. Mark: “_______________”Tom: “He is tall and thin with brown eyes.”
A. How is John doing?
C. What does John look like?
B. What does John like?
D. Who does John look like?
18. A: “I think we should take a shower instead of a bath to save water” B: “_________________”
A. Great! Don’t do that.
C. That’s a good idea
B. Well done!
D. OK. I don’t want to.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. They are meeting consumer demand for fashionable products at affordableprices.
A. reasonable B. resolute C. adorable D. mild
20. There was a respectfultwo-minute silence as we remembered the soldiers who had died in the war.
A. reflexive B. chaotic C. well-mannered D. numerous
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITEin meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. Our golf club is run by a very unfriendlyclique of people.
A. familiar B. affable C. creative D. potential
22. I was a bit disappointedjust to be given a B, as I was hoping for an A.
A. previous B. final C. natural D. satisfied
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrases that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man. However, he foresaw its (23) ____________________ destructive powers too late. Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the inventor ofdynamite, so in 1895, just two weeks (24) ___________________ his death, he created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to people who had made worthwhile contributions to mankind. Originally, there were five awards literature, physics, chemistry, medicine and peace. Economics was (25) _______________ in 1928, just sixty-seven years after the first awards ceremony.
Nobel’s original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used for the awards which vary (26) _____________ $30,000 to $ 125,000.
Every year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel’s death, the awards are presented to the winners. Sometimes politics plays an important (27) ________________ in the judge’s decisions. Americans have won numerous science awards, but relatively few literature prizes.
No awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War II. Some people have won two prizes, but this is rare, others have shared their prizes.
23. A. universe B. universal C. university D. universally 24. A. after B. before C. sooner D. later 25. A. add B. adding C. added D. adds