1. Choose the word that has different stress pattern.
A. anniversary B. celebration C. ceremony D. politician
2. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
A. scream B. read C. reach D. hear
3. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
A. witch B. giant C. knight D. kind
4. - ‘I was wondering if you’d like to go to Da Lat Flower Festival’
- ‘_________ When does it take place?’
A. Not bad! B. Are you sure? C. For what? D. Sure, I’d love to!
5. ‘We don’t sweep the floor on the first day of Tet.’ ‘_________ Why?’
A. What a bad day! B. You’re kidding! C. You’re right. D. Spot on!
6. Tradition plays _________ important role in the culture of each country.
A. the B. a C. an D. Ø
7. I am looking forward ........................ seeing you and your family again.
A. on B. to C. from D. for
8. My grandfather started to give ................... telling folk tales to children a year ago.
A. up B. off C. out D. away
9. Mai studies Literature a little bit ...............................
A. bad B. badly C. good D. smartly
10. In the Central Highlands, the biggest and tallest house in the village is the ______ house.
A. Communication B. community C. communal D. commune
11. Look! Some children are ____________the buffaloes.
A. picking B. herding C. driving D. playing
12. The sky is _______here in the countryside because there are no buildings to block the view.
A. tidy B. close C. dense D. vast
13. He is surprised __________that there are 54 ethnic groups in our country.
A. to understand B. to study C. to know D. find
14. My mother always tells me that I ___________ be home by 9 p.m.
A. has to B. have to C. have not to D. mustn’t
15. The wind is blowing ...................... than it did last night.
A. stronger B. more strongly C. stronglier D. more stronger
16. _________ you study harder, you won’t be able to pass the examination.
A. Unless B. Because C. If D. Without
17. At school, the teachers and students _________ follow the rules.
A. has to B. have to C. need to D. haven’t to
18. Choose the underlined part a, b, c or d that needs correcting.
Playing (A) team sports gives (B) you much (C) fun than individual (D) sports.
A. Playing B. gives C. much D. individual
19. Choose the underlined part a, b, c or d that needs correcting.
Do you know (A) that an average person check (B) Facebook over (C) 30 hours a week (D)?
A. Do you know B. check C. over D. 30 hours a week
20. What does the text say?
A. The water fitness classes are free to people who swim ten times in a month. B. This month, you can go to Water Fitness Classes and use the swimming pool ten times without paying. C. The swimming pool is free to people who go to the Water Fitness Classes D. You can swim ten times in a month if attend the Water Fitness Class.
1. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words.
A arrange | B assistant C | demonstrate | D emigrate |
2. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words
A washed B | walked | C owned | Descaped |
3. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from others.
A behavior | B highlight | C memory | D underline |
II. CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER (2,5pts)
1. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
A. respected B. offered C. decided D. included
2. My sisters fancy _____ flowers in the garden every day.
A. water B. watered C. watering D. waters
3. There’s a tradition in our province of having fireworks _____ New Year’s Eve.
A. on B. in C. with D. to
4. My parents _____ the news last night, when their friends came.
A. watch B. watched C. were watching D. have watched
5. Phong speaks English very well, _____he can answer the questions fluently.
A. and B. because C. but D. so
6. _____have been popular among many of Viet Nam’s ethnic groups for a long time.
A. Stilt houses B. Villa C. Ger D. Earthen houses
7. People in some far-away mountainous regions still keep their _____ way of life.
A. tradition B. traditionalist C. traditional D. traditionally
8. At the beginning of the festival, they performed a _____ of offering some incense.
A. task B. ritual C. function D. role
9. Nick: What kind of the story is Saint Giong ? -Duong: _____
A. It’s is a character. B. It’s a prince. C. It’s a princess. D. It’s a legend.
10. Circle the incorrect part:
After take food from the plate, you should put it into your bowl before eating.
A B C D
III. READING COMPREHENSION:
Part 1: READ and FILL in the blanks (1.5 pts)
In my opinion, (1)……………….the computer as your hobby can be harmful to both your health and your social life. Firstly, sitting all day in front (2)……………the computer can cause health problems such as eye-tiredness and (3)………………... Secondly, you may get irritated easily. Besides, (4)……………..you use the computer too much, you (5)……………………have time for our family and friends. In short, computers should only be (6)………………..for a limited time.
1. A. using B. use C. used D. to use
2. A. in B. of C. on D. from
3. A. flu B. allergy C. obesity D. sunburn
4. A. although B. because C. while D. if
5. A. won’t B. shouldn’t C. must D. can
A. waited B. used C. followed D. respecte
2.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group
(4 Điểm)
sugar
since
sight
song
3.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group
(4 Điểm)
version
conclusion
possession
pleasure
4.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group
(4 Điểm)
ordered
developed
touched
escaped
5.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group
(4 Điểm)
washes
handles
courses
teaches
6.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group
(4 Điểm)
change
chocolate
chip
schedule
7.Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the others in each group
(4 Điểm)
sympathy
industry
constancy
suspicious
8.Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the others in each group
(4 Điểm)
humorous
important
attraction
unselfish
9.Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the others in each group
(4 Điểm)
define
sincere
loyal
success
10.Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the others in each group
(4 Điểm)
correctly
personal
serious
carefully
11.Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the others in each group
(4 Điểm)
memory
excited
interested
confident
giúp em vói ạ
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in each question.
A.
custom
B.
unique
C.
multicultural
D.
hunt
2
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in each question.
A.
mine
B.
diverse
C.
minority
D.
inconvenient
3
Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions below.
With the habit of working in teams and being helpful to one other, villagers usually earn their living from farming, raising livestock and making handicrafts. They live in a small community with a temple or a communal cultural house where great events, such as festivals worshipping the village god and traditional games are organized. Villagers in the Southern usually live in houses lined up along central road and built on stilts to keep above flood waters. Along the coastal lines, fishermen depend on the sea as a means of livelihood. In the Central of Vietnam, a place suffering lots of natural disasters all the year round, citizens tend to be more studious and hard-working than those in regions with favourable conditions. People in the central highlands and the northern mountains live by growing rice, rubber trees, coffee and tea as well as hunting.
(Source: Adapted from Vietnam Travel Center)
QUESTION: Which can be the topic of the passage?
A.
Villagers around the world
B.
Villagers across the country
C.
Vietnamese life in the countryside
D.
Vietnamese life in the city
4
Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions below.
With the habit of working in teams and being helpful to one other, villagers usually earn their living from farming, raising livestock and making handicrafts. They live in a small community with a temple or a communal cultural house where great events, such as festivals worshipping the village god and traditional games are organized. Villagers in the Southern usually live in houses lined up along central road and built on stilts to keep above flood waters. Along the coastal lines, fishermen depend on the sea as a means of livelihood. In the Central of Vietnam, a place suffering lots of natural disasters all the year round, citizens tend to be more studious and hard-working than those in regions with favourable conditions. People in the central highlands and the northern mountains live by growing rice, rubber trees, coffee and tea as well as hunting.
(Source: Adapted from Vietnam Travel Center)
QUESTION: Which activity is NOT MENTIONED as a way for villagers to earn their livings?
A.
Fishing
B.
Hunting
C.
Farming
D.
Studying
5
Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions below.
With the habit of working in teams and being helpful to one other, villagers usually earn their living from farming, raising livestock and making handicrafts. They live in a small community with a temple or a communal cultural house where great events, such as festivals worshipping the village god and traditional games are organized. Villagers in the Southern usually live in houses lined up along central road and built on stilts to keep above flood waters. Along the coastal lines, fishermen depend on the sea as a means of livelihood. In the Central of Vietnam, a place suffering lots of natural disasters all the year round, citizens tend to be more studious and hard-working than those in regions with favourable conditions. People in the central highlands and the northern mountains live by growing rice, rubber trees, coffee and tea as well as hunting.
(Source: Adapted from Vietnam Travel Center)
QUESTION: Why do Southern villagers need to build their houses on stilt?
A.
To protect the house from being flooded
B.
To protect the house from being attacked by wild animals
C.
To protect the house from evil things
D.
To protect the house from earthquakes
6
Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions below.
With the habit of working in teams and being helpful to one other, villagers usually earn their living from farming, raising livestock and making handicrafts. They live in a small community with a temple or a communal cultural house where great events, such as festivals worshipping the village god and traditional games are organized. Villagers in the Southern usually live in houses lined up along central road and built on stilts to keep above flood waters. Along the coastal lines, fishermen depend on the sea as a means of livelihood. In the Central of Vietnam, a place suffering lots of natural disasters all the year round, citizens tend to be more studious and hard-working than those in regions with favourable conditions. People in the central highlands and the northern mountains live by growing rice, rubber trees, coffee and tea as well as hunting.
(Source: Adapted from Vietnam Travel Center)
QUESTION: Which sentence is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A.
Houses in the Southern part of Vietnam often situate along the coastal line.
B.
People in the Northern Mountains earn their livings by hunting
C.
There are many disasters in the Central part of Vietnam
D.
Villagers often work individually
7
Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions below.
With the habit of working in teams and being helpful to one other, villagers usually earn their living from farming, raising livestock and making handicrafts. They live in a small community with a temple or a communal cultural house where great events, such as festivals worshipping the village god and traditional games are organized. Villagers in the Southern usually live in houses lined up along central road and built on stilts to keep above flood waters. Along the coastal lines, fishermen depend on the sea as a means of livelihood. In the Central of Vietnam, a place suffering lots of natural disasters all the year round, citizens tend to be more studious and hard-working than those in regions with favourable conditions. People in the central highlands and the northern mountains live by growing rice, rubber trees, coffee and tea as well as hunting.
(Source: Adapted from Vietnam Travel Center)
QUESTION: Which explanation has the closest meaning to the word “studious” in the passage?
A.
lacking of academic knowledge
B.
being very intelligent
C.
spending a lot of time studying
D.
being lazy in studying
8
Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below.
She is trying to work _________ for her upcoming exam.
A.
more hardly
B.
harder
C.
hardly
D.
hardlier
9
Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below.
They enjoy ________ on Sundays.
A.
gardened
B.
garden
C.
gardening
D.
gardens
10
Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below.
You can go to the festival…….. you can stay home.
A.
but
B.
or
C.
and
D.
so
11
Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below
It is much ________ I thought!
A.
fantastic than
B.
the most fantastic
C.
more fantastic than
D.
as fantastic as
12
Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below.
_________ do the cattle provide the nomads? – Dairy products, meat and clothing.
A.
When
B.
Why
C.
Where
D.
What
13
Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below.
People living a __________ life have to move a lot.
A.
commuting
B.
stable
C.
nomadic
D.
moving
14
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the other three in each question.
A.
minority
B.
curious
C.
majority
D.
diversity
15
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the other three in each question.
A.
Internet
B.
socialise
C.
communicate
D.
cultural
16
Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below.
A/An ___________ area of that forest – about more than 1000 hectares – was destroyed in the fire.
A.
small
B.
vast
C.
tiny
D.
inconsiderable
17
Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below.
Vietnam is __________ multi-ethnic country with over 50 distinct groups
A.
a
B.
the
C.
an
D.
0
18
Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below.
Which ethnic group has the largest population in Viet Nam? –“____________”
A.
Hmong
B.
Tay
C.
Kinh
D.
Muong
19
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
My dad has been a stamp collection for more than 20 years.
A.
been
B.
a
C.
collection
D.
more
20
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
Tay people lives mostly in the mountainous regions in the North of Vietnam.
A.
lives
B.
mostly
C.
mountainous
D.
regions
21
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
They worked very hardly in spite of their old age.
A.
worked
B.
hardly
C.
in spite of
D.
their old age
22
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.
Gong is considered a unique musical instrument of Tay Nguyen people.
A.
rare
B.
special
C.
common
D.
typical
23
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.
She’s a sociable child who loves to talk to anyone.
A.
unfriendly
B.
anti-social
C.
outgoing
D.
lovely
24
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the following exchanges.
Mary invited her friend, Sarah, to have dinner out that night and Sarah accepted.
Mary: “Shall we eat out tonight?” – Sarah: “_______.”
A.
You are very welcome
B.
That’s a great idea
C.
It’s kind of you to invite
D.
That’s acceptable
25
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the following exchanges.
A: Thank you for taking the time to come here in person.
B: ______________
A.
It’s my pleasure.
B.
I don’t know what time that person comes.
C.
I’d love to come. What time?
D.
Do you have time for some gossip?
26
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks
SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) is a deadly disease. Scientists haven't found the (28)...... of this disease. SARS is dangerous because it develops quickly. Patients normally (29)......a high fever, a sore throat, and cough. Their body temperature is (30)......38°C.
Antibiotics cannot cure SARS, and scientists are looking for a (31)..... to prevent the disease. Before they can find one, it is important to have a (32) ......lifestyle. You should keep fit, have plenty of fresh air, and eat lot foods with vitamin C.
QUESTION 28:
A.
source
B.
reason
C.
cause
D.
ground
27
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks
SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) is a deadly disease. Scientists haven't found the (28)......of this disease. SARS is dangerous because it develops quickly. Patients normally (29)......a high fever, a sore throat, and cough. Their body temperature is (30)......38°C.
Antibiotics cannot cure SARS, and scientists are looking for a (31)..... to prevent the disease. Before they can find one, it is important to have a (32) ......lifestyle. You should keep fit, have plenty of fresh air, and eat lot foods with vitamin C.
QUESTION 29:
A.
have
B.
receive
C.
make
D.
take
28
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks
SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) is a deadly disease. Scientists haven't found the (28)......of this disease. SARS is dangerous because it develops quickly. Patients normally (29)......a high fever, a sore throat, and cough. Their body temperature is (30)......38°C.
Antibiotics cannot cure SARS, and scientists are looking for a (31)..... to prevent the disease. Before they can find one, it is important to have a (32) ......lifestyle. You should keep fit, have plenty of fresh air, and eat lot foods with vitamin C.
QUESTION 30:
A.
more
B.
on
C.
below
D.
above
29
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks
SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) is a deadly disease. Scientists haven't found the (28)......of this disease. SARS is dangerous because it develops quickly. Patients normally (29)......a high fever, a sore throat, and cough. Their body temperature is (30)......38°C.
Antibiotics cannot cure SARS, and scientists are looking for a (31)..... to prevent the disease. Before they can find one, it is important to have a (32) ...... lifestyle. You should keep fit, have plenty of fresh air, and eat lot foods with vitamin C.
QUESTION 31:
A.
cure
B.
tablet
C.
treatment
D.
vaccine
30
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks
SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) is a deadly disease. Scientists haven't found the (28)......of this disease. SARS is dangerous because it develops quickly. Patients normally (29)......a high fever, a sore throat, and cough. Their body temperature is (30)......38°C.
Antibiotics cannot cure SARS, and scientists are looking for a (31)..... to prevent the disease. Before they can find one, it is important to have a (32) ...... lifestyle. You should keep fit, have plenty of fresh air, and eat lot foods with vitamin C.
QUESTION 32:
A.
strong
B.
rich
C.
healthy
D.
wealthy
31
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the part in each of the following sentences.
Ancestor worshipping plays a significant role in Vietnamese culture.
A.
unimportant
B.
active
C.
important
D.
minor
32
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the part in each of the following sentences.
It is easy to get on well with neighbourhood in the countryside. People are all friendly and willing to help each other.
A.
to be a helpful friend of
B.
to have a friendly relationship with
C.
to exchange goods with
D.
to work together with
33
Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) which has the closest meaning to the one given:
This is the most luxurious house I’ve ever seen.
A.
I’ve seen more luxurious house than this.
B.
I’ve seen a more luxurious house than this.
C.
I’ve never seen the most luxurious house than this.
D.
I’ve never seen a more luxurious house than this.
34
Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) which has the closest meaning to the one given:
Muong’s men often wear round-neck shirts.
A.
Which does Muong’s men often wear?
B.
Which do Muong’s men often wear?
C.
What do Muong’s men often wear?
D.
What does Muong’s men often wear?
35
Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) which has the closest meaning to the one given:
You shouldn’t point at others while talking because it is impolite.
A.
You don’t need to point at others while talking because it is impolite.
B.
It’s better for you to point at others while talking although it is impolite.
C.
You had better not point at others while talking because it is impolite.
D.
It isn’t better for you to point at others while talking because it is impolite.
36
Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) which has the closest meaning to the one given:
Ronaldo plays better than anybody in the team.
A.
Ronaldo is good at playing in team.
B.
Everybody plays better than Ronaldo in the team.
C.
No one plays worse than Ronaldo in the team.
D.
Ronaldo is the best player in the team.
37
Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) which has the closest the meaning to the one given:
I haven't met my grandparents for five years.
A.
I have met my grandparents for five years.
B.
I last met my grandparents five years ago.
C.
I often met my grandparents five years ago.
D.
I didn't meet my grandparents five years ago.
38
Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) which has the closest meaning to the one given:
Peter started learning to play the piano two months ago.
A.
Peter is learning to play the piano at the moment.
B.
Peter has learned to play the piano for two months.
C.
Peter stopped learning to play the piano two months ago.
D.
Peter has never learned to play the piano
39
Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) which has the closest meaning to the one given:
There/ few/ buses/ than/ there/ use/ be.
A.
There are fewer buses than there use was.
B.
There are few buses than there used to be.
C.
There are fewer buses than there used to be.
D.
There are few buses than there use to be.
40
Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) which has the closest meaning to the one given.
In Vietnam, football is more popular than basketball.
A.
In Vietnam, football is as popular as basketball.
B.
In Vietnam, basketball is more popular than football.
C.
In Vietnam, basketball is not as popular as football.
D.
In Vietnam, football is not as popular as basketball.
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
A. excite
B. ride
C. behind
D. ridden
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
A. recommended
B. visited
C. watched
D. crowded
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
A place
B grade
C character
D classmate
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others
A. leisure
B. eight
C. celebrate
D. penalty