Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
The author mentions all of the following as requirements for slang expressions to be created EXCEPT
A. new situations
B. a new generation
C. interaction among diverse groups
D. a number of linguists
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction it each of the following questions
Question 33: They were waiting nervous in the waiting room for the interview.
A. waiting room B. for C. were D. nervous
Question 34: She tries always to finish her homework before going to bed.
A. her B. tries always C. going to bed D. before
Question 35: He didn't get the job despite of his experience in the field.
A. field B. experience C. despite of D. didn't get
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions
Question 36: He spent two hours doing his homework.
A. He did his homework in two hours.
B. It took him two hours to do his homework.
C. It took him two hours doing his homework.
D. He finished his homework two hours ago.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 8 : For that artisans, making the paintings is a career ______ it supports the life of many generations of the family.
A. because of
B. although
C. so that
D. because
Question 9 : Vietnamese women today prefer modern clothes ______ Ao Dai.
A. for
B. to
C. in
D. with
Question 10 : Should all motorcyclists be __________to wear helmets?
A. interested
B. dangerous
C. impressed
D. compulsory
Question 11 : I rarely eat ice cream now but I______ it when I was a child.
A. eat
B. used to eat
C. would eat
D. will eat
Question 12 : He wondered _________to tell the news to his parents.
A. why
B. how
C. what
D. which
Question 13 : I wish my parents could put themselves in my ______
A. shoes
B. bags
C. blanket
D. heart
Question 14 : The children in my village used to go ______, even in winter. Now they all have shoes.
A. on foot
B. bare-footed
C. playing around
D. played around
Question 15 : You should take your shoes……………….when you go into the pagoda.
A. on
B. up
C. off
D. in
Question 16 : He was lazy ______ he was dismissed. Now he's out of work.
A. because
B. since
C. so
D. as
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 17 : “Thank you very much for your help.” “______”
A. It’s quite OK.
B. That’s right.
C. I’d love to.
D. You’re welcome.
Question 18 : Phuong: “I’m taking my TOEFL test tomorrow.”
Daisy: “_________”
A. Good fortune
B. Good luck.
C. Good outcome.
D. Good success.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. When the police investigate a crime, they ____ evidence such as fingerprints, hair, or clothing.
A. look after B. look up to C. look for: D. look into
2. “Do you ___ your new roommate, or do you two argue?” A. keep in touch with B. get along with = get on with C. on good terms with D. get used to
3. Labourers in the Mekong Delta can live_________their crafts during the flood season. A. with B. at C.up D. on
4. Let’s check our hotel room ___ before we pay for it. A. out B. away C. up D. off
5. He lost the tennis match, so we will try to cheer him_____. A. off B. away C. on D. up:
6. The new mayor will bring _____a change in local government policies. A. with B. out C. up D. about
7. The couple broke ____their engagement after they had a huge argument. A. in B. over C. off D. away
8. The villagers can’t keep _________ with the changing technology. A. on B. over C. back D. up
9. She _________talking about her trip although everyone found it tiring.
A. go on B. go out C. go over D. go up
10. He’s been feeling much better since he smoking.
A. lived on B. got over C. came back D. gave up
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Which of the following is true of standard usage?
A. It can be used in formal or informal settings.
B. It is only understood be the upper classes.
C. It limited to written language.
D. It is constantly changing.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
Today, computer companies sell many different programs for computers. First, there are programs for doing math problems. (41)_________, there are programs for scientific studies. Third, some programs are like fancy typewriters. They are often used by writers and business people. Other (42)_________are made for courses in schools and universities. And finally, there are programs for fun. They include word games and puzzles for children and adults.
There are many wonderful new computer programs, but there are other reasons to like (43)_________. Some people like the way computers hum and sing when they (44)_________. It is a happy sound, like the sounds of toy and childhood. Computers also have lights and pretty pictures. And computers even seem to have personalities. That may sound strange, but computers seem to have feelings. Sometimes they seem happy, sometimes they seem angry. It is easy (45)_________they are like people. hum;kêu rền(máy móc)
41. A. Two 42. A. programs 43. A. programs 44. A. work 45. A. to think | B. Second B. people B. reasons B. have worked B. thinking | C. Twice C. students C. games C. are working C. for thinking | D. Double D. typewriters D. computers D. worked D. that thought |
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
Question 13: You should have a dictionary to_________the words that you don’t know their meanings.
A. look for B. look up C. look into D. look after
Question 14: Mrs. McCarthy lives in a small flat_________having a lot of money in the bank.
A. although B. in spite C. despite D. even
Question 15: His car _________when he was only half way home.
A. broke down B. got down C. broke over D. got over
Question 16: The camera……….. Sarah bought yesterday was made in Japan.
A. who B. which C. where D. Who
Question 17: If I knew how to repair the machine, I_________ you.
A. would help B. will help C. help D. helped
Question 18: 'Well, your sister has never cooked well,_________?” Aunt Alice asked me.
A. hasn't she B. has she C. doesn't she D. does she
Question 19: The church near our school _________in the 16thcentury.
A. was built B. was building C. built D. builds
Question 20:The farewell party ended _________11.30 p.m. We were all tired but very happy.
A. in B.on C. at D. of
Question 21: Carthy got up early. _________, she did not catch the train.
A. Therefore B. However C. Although D. So
Question 22: _________is a festival which is celebrated in late March or early April in Israel and by all Jewish people.
A. Christmas B. Passover C. Easter D. Thanksgiving
Question 23: . Daughter: “Dad! I have just won the first prize in the Olympic English Contest.”
Father: “_________”
A. Congratulations! B. That’s a good idea.C. Thank you. D. I’d love to.
Question 24: "It's very kind of you to invite me to your birthday party?" -"_____"
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A. No, thanks B. Good idea, thanks C. OK. That's great D. It's my pleasure
Section D. Reading comprehension (2pts)
Part 1: 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. (1pt)
Forests are useful to mankind in several ways. Wood is always necessary for building and for making all kinds of things and we usually need fire woods in our homes. Forests provide timber, one of the most (25)___________ resources, but they must be used wisely and managed carefully. Men should control the cutting of trees in such a way that the forest grows more trees (26) _________ it would be cut, leaving the young ones to grow bigger. Trees and shrubs are also needed to preserve land (27)___________ their roots bind the soil, preventing heavy rain (28)____________ washing the soil away.
Question 25: A. valuable B. reasonable C. comfortable D. famous
Question 26: A. as B. than C. then D. that
Question 27: A. because B. because of C. but D. and
Question 28: A. in B. with C. from D. at
Part 2: Read the passage and do the exercises that follow by choosing the corresponding letter (A,B,C or D) of the correct answers.(1pt)
Earth, our beautiful home planet, is the only astronomical object to accommodate life as we know it. Scientists believe Earth was formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago. It is the fifth-largest planet in our solar system. Its equatorial diameter is about 12,074 kilometres. Earth is the third-closest planet to the sun. The distance from Earth to the sun is roughly 149,600,000 kilometres. It takes 365.3 days for Earth to orbit the sun, and 24 hours to rotate on its axis. The surface temperature ranges from -88 to 58°C. Nearly 70 percent of Earth’s surface is covered by ocean, which has an average depth of about 4 kilometres. In 2015 it was estimated that 7.3 billion humans are living on Earth.
Question 29 . As we know it, Earth is the only planet that accommodates life. It is _________
A. habitat B. habitual C. habitable D. habit
Question 30 . In our solar system, _________ planets are larger than Earth.
A. four B. three C. two D. five
Question 31. There are _________ planets between Earth and the sun.
A. four B. two C. three D. one
Question 32. The hottest place on Earth may have the temperature of _________
A.-88°C B. 40°C C. 58°C D. 85°C
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Animal and plant species which pose threats to humans will die out soon.
B. Saving popular animal and plant species should be given a high priority.
C. Humans will make changes in their lifestyles to save other species.
D. The dilemma humans face between maintaining their lives and saving other species remains
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
The word "They" in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. human-related effects
B. some species
C. low birthrates
D. natural obstacles