V. Choose the word, phrase or sentence (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence. (7.0 points)

21. ___________global solidarity, the world would not be better prepared for the Covid pandemic.

A. On account of           B. Thanks to          C. If not                D. But for

22. ___________ the victory that even Smith’s fans could believe it.

A. Such surprising was                                B. So surprising is

C. So surprising was                                             D. Surprising as

23. Martin has quite a good ___________ of foreign languages such as English, French... .

A. result                         B. command                   C. understanding     D. knowledge

24. She has just bought ___________ painting from a private collector.

A. a French old interesting                                     B. an old interesting French

C. an interesting old French                                  D. a French interesting old

25. It took the director two hours ___________.

A. explaining us the new plan                              B. to explain us the new plan

C. explaining the new plan to us                           D. to explain the new plan to us

26. ___________ you don’t study harder, you won’t pass the examination.

A. Unless                       B. Although          C. Despite            D. If

27. It’s not worth ___________ her to change her mind. She will never listen to anybody.

A. to persuade                          B. persuading                  C. making             D. to make

28. Tom wakes his parents up ___________ playing the guitar very softly.

A. because                                B. in spite of                   C. because of                  D. although

29. It is usually better not to___________ things, in case they are not returned.

A. lose                                                B. offer                           C. borrow             D. lend

30.  Mr. Black: “What a lovely house you have!” ~ Mr. John: “___________.”

A. No problem                                             B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in

C. Of course not, it’s not costly                              D. I think so

31. “Thank you for your help, Marry.” – “___________”

A. Wish you                                                 B. Never remind me                

C. It’s my pleasure                                       D. It’s very kind of you to say so

V. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence. (7.0 points).
1. These are not my shoes, they are __________.

         A. he                          B. he’s                        C. him                        D. his

2. Thank you so much __________ the present you sent me on my birthday.

         A.  about                    B. for                          C. with                       D. because

3. When she was cooking dinner, the phone ________________.

A. rings                                   B. rang                        C. was ringing             D. ringing

4. Water is __________.

         A. colour                    B. colourful                C. colourless               D. uncolour

5.  - “What __________!”    - “Thank you.”

         A. pictures are beautiful                               B. beautiful the pictures are        

         C. are beautiful pictures                                D. beautiful pictures

6. Do you know where __________?

         A. does she live          B. she lives                 C. is she living           D. she living

7. March comes after __________.

         A. January                  B. April                      C. February                D. June

8. There is __________ chest next to the wardrobe.

         A. a 5 drawers            B. a 5-drawers            C. 5-drawer                D. a 5-drawer

9. Annie: “__________”  -    Emma: “She is tall and thin.”

         A. What does your sister like?                      B. What would your sister like?

         C. What does your sister look like?              D. What is your sister like?

10. Who is the __________ of the two girls?

         A. more clever           B. cleverer                  C. cleverest                D. clever

11. I have a new uniform but I ................ it today.

         A. don’t wear             B. am not wear           C. am not wearing      D. not wear

12. Canberra is __________ capital of Australia.

         A. one                        B. the                          C. that                        D. a

13. “9:50” is read: __________.

         A. nine fifteen            B. ten past ten            C. ten to ten                D. a quarter to ten

14. Ms. Jenifer has a (n) _________ lifestyle. She seems to be never bored.

         A. competitive            B. active                   C. generous                D. patient

15. I speak to my American friend __________ the phone every week.

         A. by                          B. on                          C. in                           D. with

16. I can’t work here. There’s so much __________.

         A. noise                      B. noises                     C. the noise                D. noisy

17. Are you excited __________ the first day at school?

         A. with                       B. for                          C. of                           D. about

18. Our school year always starts on __________.

         A. September five                                         B. five of September

         C. the fifth of September                              D. fifth of September

19. We’d better __________ TV or play video games too much.

         A. not watch              B. not to watch          C. don’t watch           D. aren’t watching

20. It is necessary for students to listen to their teacher________.

         A. attentive                B. attentively             C. attention                 D. attending

21. She is not doing __________ in the garden, just walking about.

         A. anything                B. nothing                  C. something              D. one thing

22. My sister likes painting a lot and so __________ my brother.

         A. is                            B. likes                       C. do                          D. does

23. We __________ stop when the light is red.

         A. can’t                      B. can                         C. mustn’t                  D. must

24. Jane is healthy because she does __________ every day.

         A. football                  B. boxing                   C. basketball              D. badminton

25. She doesn’t have __________ friends at school.

         A. a                            B. some                      C. many                     D. much

26. That baby is so cute. She has __________ eyes.

         A. big round brown                                       B. round big brown

         C. big brown round                                       C. round brown big

27. I sometimes stay __________ bed until lunchtime.

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

28. ______vocabulary is not at all easy for students.

          A. Doing                    B. Making                  C. Having                  D. Studying

29. On the table is a flower vase and two __________.

         A. packet of tea          B. packets of teas       C. packet of teas        D. packets of tea

30. My cousin has a big .................. of toy cars.

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

31. “You look so beautiful with that dress.” – “__________”

    A. That’s right                                               B. My pleasure          

    C. I don’t think so                                         D. It’s very kind of you to say so

32. “Would you like a glass of lemon juice?” – “__________ I’m very thirsty.”

  A. No, I wouldn’t        B. Yes, please           C. No, thanks             D. Yes, I do.

33. “Why don’t we go to the zoo this Sunday morning?”  - “__________”

         A. You are well                                             B. Because I don’t like animals

         C. That’s a good idea                                    D. Thanks a lot

SECTION 3: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (7.0 POINTS) V. Choose the word, phrase or sentence (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence. (6.0 points)

16. A number of students in this school__________ progress for their study since last year.

A. made B. has made C. make D. have made

17. Traffic rules__________ strictly by all the people.

A. followed B. must be followed C. must followed D. must follow

18. Jenny didn’t remember what I__________ her the day before.

A. have told B. told C. was telling D. had told

19. Our visit to America was canceled__________ the Covid-19 pandemic.

A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of

20. Is it necessary that we__________ here tomorrow? A. are being B. will be C. be D. would be

21. This car is much more user- friendly, but it costs__________ the other one.

A. so much as B. twice as much as C. twice as many D. as many as

22. The elevator isn’t running today. It is__________ order.

A. to B. out C. in D. out of

23. He seldom helps his mother at home,__________?

A. does he B. doesn’t he C. did he D. didn’t he

24. This organization is quick__________ sending relief goods to the flooded areas.

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

25. __________ university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees.

A. No article B. The C. An D. A

26. Each of us must take__________ for our own actions to prevent Covid-19 pandemic now.

A. responsibility B. ability C. possibility D. probability

27. The children in my village used to go__________ , even in winter. Now they all have shoes

. A. played around B. bare-footed C. playing around D. on foot

28. TOEFL stands for__________ .

A. Teaching of English like a Foreign Language B. Testing of English as a Foreign Language C. Teaching of English as a Foreign Language D. Test of English as a Foreign Language

29. Viet Nam__________ decades of fighting for freedom before the country became totally independent.

A. was experienced B. had experienced C. has experienced D. has been experienced

30. The recent heavy rain has helped to ease the water__________ .

 A. shortage B. poverty C. abundance D. plenty

31. On her 28th birthday, Mary was given a__________ jacket by her husband.

A. fashionable black Italian long B. black fashionable Italian long C. fashionable long black Italian D. long fashionable black Italian 32. __________ lending me your laptop a couple of days?

A. Would you mind B. Could you C. Can you D. Would you

33. I have never enjoyed eating durian. It isn’t really my__________ .

A. piece of cake B. sweets and candy C. biscuit D. cup of tea

34. My parents are always__________ of what I do. A. supportive B. supporting C. support D. supportively

35. Penicillin is perhaps the drug__________ more lives than any other in the history of medicine.

A. what has saved B. which saved C. which has saved D. who saves

36. Not until__________ himself serious ill.

A. did he complete the task he had found   B. had he completed the task did he find    C. he completed the task did he find    D. he had completed the task did he find

37. __________ you read the instructions carefully, you will understand what to do.

A. Provided that B. As well as C. As far as D. As soon as

38. She__________ out last night but at the last minute she__________ that I had an exam this morning.

A. was going to go - realized B. went - realized C. had gone - would realize D. would go - have realized

39. Not only__________ in the project, but she also wanted to become the leader.

A. did Laura involve B. had Laura been involved C. was Laura involved D. Laura was involved

40. In no circumstance__________ on campus.

A. smoking should be allowed C. should allow smoking B. we should allow to smoke D. should smoking be allowed

41. Local people often sell __________ like bracelets, scarves and hats to tourists.

A. lacquerware B. artisans C. handicrafts D. sculptures

42. James and Nancy are talking about environmental protection. James: “We should limit the use of plastic bags” Nancy: “__________. We can use paper bags instead”

A. I completely agree B. It’s not true C. I don’t quite agree D. You’re wrong

43. Jenny is telling Kate about her exam result. Jenny: “__________.” Kate: “That’s great! Congratulations!”

A. I hope I’ll pass the exam tomorrow B. I’ve pass the exam with an A C. I’ll get the exam result tomorrow D. I didn’t do well in the exam 

V. Choose the word, phrase or sentence (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence. (7.0 points)
1. It seems that you are right, ___________?

A are you                       B. aren’t you                 C. doesn’t it           D. does it

2. We usually write to each other ___________.

A. every two weeks                  B. every week twice        C.two every week D. none is correct

3. My teeth were a little yellow, so I___________ by the dentist.

A. was cleaned               B. had cleaned them        C. have them cleaned      D. had them cleaned

4. I am sorry I was rude to you yesterday.

A. I apologize for you to being rude yesterday.      B. I apologize to you to being rude yesterday.

C. I apologize to you for being rude yesterday.        D. I apologize for you for being rude yesterday.

5. I feel sick now. I wish I ___________ so much cake.

A. not ate                        B. didn’t eat                    C. hadn’t eaten      D. wouldn’t have eaten

6. Not until 1856 ___________ across the Mississippi River.

A. the first bridge was built                                   B. was the first bridge built

C. the first building a bridge                                  D. the bridge building was

7. She refused to eat meat under any ___________.

A. circumstances            B. occasion           C. opportunity                D. reason

8. It can be an amazing experience for those who have the___________ to leave their family and live in a new place

A. encouragement           B. courageous                 C. encourage                  D. courage

9. We didn’t ___________ to the station in time to catch the train.

A. reach                         B. arrive               C. get                   D. leave

10. Tam feels sympathy for people who are suffering. She is___________.

A. generous                     B. interested          C. loyal                 D. compassionate

Part I. Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence. (5 points)

1. The police stated that the accident ______________ soon.

A. will be investigated B. had investigated       

C. is being investigated     D. would be investigated

    2. Hardly ______________ the captain of the team when he had to face the problems.

A. had he been appointed B. did he appoint

C. was he being appointed D. was he appointing

    3. I think he will join us, ______________?

A. doesn’t he B. won’t he C. will he D. do I

    4. Regina, ______________ you have never met before, is a genius in painting.

A. that B. whose C. whomever D. whom

    5. Studies indicate ______________ collecting art today than ever before. 

A. there more people B. more people that are

C. that there are more people D. people there are more

    6. You meet a friend at the air port on arrival and you might say: “__________Da Lat”

A. Welcome to B. Be welcome to C. Welcome in D. Well come to 

    7. We must begin testing the instrument, no matter _________ difficult it is.

A. however B. how C. whatever D. what

    8. Do you like Harry Potter film series ? – Well, after _________ the books,

 I was a bit disappointed.

A. have read B. having read C. being read D. I have read

    9.  The whole village was wiped out in the bombing raids.

A. changed completely B. cleaned well

C. destroyed completely D. removed quickly

10. Quite soon, the world is going to ...................... energy resources.

A. run out of B. get into C. keep up with D. come up again

V .Choose the word or phrase that best completes each unfinished sentence below or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase.

1.What would you like.............. ?

a. eat b. to eat c. eating d. ate

2.I’d like a...............  of apple juice.

a. bar b. carton c. packet d. bowl

3................I help you?

a. What b. Why c. Can d. b & c

4.Some............... sandwiches are healthy but some are not.

a. behind b. -- c. of d. near

5.I usually have two.............and one egg.

a. sausage b. noodle c. banana d. sausages

6. How ...............  water does Mai drink every day?

a. many b. far c. much d. long

7.It is …………………….the end of the street

a. at b. on c. of d. with

8.How many ………………….do you eat every day?

a. banana b. bananas c. lemonade d. rice

9.Mineral water is my................. drink.

a. like b. love c. favourite d. all are correct

10.I am.......................... I’d like water.

a. hungry b. tired c. thirsty d. thirty

SECTION A:

In this section you must choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Circle the letter A, B, C or D against the number of each item 1-20 for the word or phrase you choose. (20 points)

1. My sister is very fond .................... chocolate candy.

A. of

B. about

C. with

D. at

2. I have studied English ....................eight months.

A. for

B. since

C. by

D. in

3. Listen ....................our teacher !

A. with

B. to

C. for

D. in

4. There isn’t ....................food in the house.

A. none

B. no

C. some

D. any

5. He arrives …………………..at six o’clock.

A. at home

B. home

C. in home

D. to home

6. Herbert has had his car………………….. 1999.

A. ago

B. since

C. to

D. for

7. How long will it ....................to get there ?

A. cost

B. lose

C. make

D. take

8. I ....................it to you if you don’t have one.

A. give

B. gave

C. will give

D. would give

9. ....................your homework yet ?

A. Did you finished

B. Are you finishing

C. Do you finish

D. Have you finished

10. It’s the best book I …………………..read.

A. have ever

B. had ever

C. will ever

D. can ever

11. He looked very..................when I told him the news.

A. happily

B. happy

C. happiness

D. was happy

12. She is ..................in history.

A. interests

B. interested

C. interesting

D. being interest

13. Is the Eiffel Tower taller....................Big Ben ?

A. then

B. than

C. as

D. of

14. At school, David was..................anyone else in his class.

A. as clever as

B. as clever than

C. cleverer as

D. cleverest

15. She speaks French ....................than you.

A. more faster

B. more fluently

C. well

D. the most fluently

16. It began to rain while we…………………..soundly.

A. slept

B. were sleeping

C. have slept

D. are sleeping

17. She doesn’t like coffee, does she ?

A. Yes, she doesn’t

B. No, she does

C. Yes, she did

D. No, she doesn’t

18. I won't go to bed …………………..I finish my homework.

A. until

B. when

C. while

D. since

19. Is this book ………………….. ? Yes, it's mine.

A. you're

B. yours

C. you

D. your

20. …………………..do you come to school ? By bus

A. How

B. What

C. By

D. When

SECTION B:

In this section you will find after the reading passage a number of questions of unfinished statements about the passage , each with four suggested answers or ways of finishing . You must choose the one which you think fits best (10 points)

People usually sing because they like music or because they feel happy. They express their happiness by singing. When a bird sing, however, its song usually means much more than that the bird is happy. Birds have many reasons for singing. They sing to give information. Their songs are their language.

The most beautiful songs are sung by male (cock) birds. They sing when they want to attract a female (hen) bird. It is their way of saying that they are looking for a wife.

Birds also sing to tell other birds to keep away. To a bird, his tree or even a branch of tree, is his home. He does not want strangers to come near him, so he sings to warn them.

If a bird cannot sing well, he usually has some other means of giving important information. Some birds dance, spread out their tails or make other sings. One bird has a most unusual way of finding a wife. It builds a small garden of shells and flowers.

21. Why do people usually sing ?
A. They like birds. B. They feel happy.
C. They want to tell a story . D. They like studying music.

22. Which birds sing the most beautiful songs ?

A. Birds in a good temper.

B. Cock birds.

C. Hen birds.

D. Female birds which attract male birds.

23. What warnings does a bird sometimes sing ?

A. A warning to keep away.

B. A warning to come quickly.

C. A warning about the approach of people

D. A warning to stop singing.

24. What do most birds usually do if they cannot sing well ?

A. warn other birds to go away.

B. give their information in another way.

C. find a wife.

D. fly high in the sky.

25. What is one bird's unusual way of attracting a hen bird ?

A. It dances.

B. It spreads out its tail.

C. It searches for a wife.

D. It uses shells and flowers to make a garden.

PAPER TWO: USE OF ENGLISH ( 45 minutes )

SECTION A: PASSAGE FOR GAP-FILL

In this section you must find a word from the box to complete the numbered blanks in the passage below. Use only ONE word for each blank. (15 points)

There was once a large, fat woman (26)………………had a small, thin husband. He had a
job in a big company and was given his weekly wages (27)………………Friday morning. As
(28)………………as he got (29)………………on Friday, his wife (30)………………to make
him give her (31)………………his money, and then she (32)………………to give him back only
(33)………………to buy his lunch in the office every day.

One day the small man came home very excited. He hurried into the living room. His wife was (34)………………to the radio and eating chocolates there. " You'll never guess (35)…………… happened to me today, dear," he said.

He waited for a few seconds and then added, " I'll (36)………………ten thousand pounds
(37)………………the lottery!"

"That's wonderful!" said his wife delightedly. But then she thought for a (38)……………… seconds and added angrily, " but (39)………………a moment! How could you (40)………………to buy the ticket?"

SECTION B: SENTENCE BUILDING

Use the following sets of words and phrases to write complete sentences. (15 points)

EXAMPLE: I / wonder / why you / not / reply last letter.

ANSWER: I was wondering why you had not replied to my last letter.

41. She / a bath / every morning.

……………………………………………………………………..

42. Now / she dances / beautifully / than / used to.

……………………………………………………………………..

43. How long / it / take / him / get / school / every day ?

……………………………………………………………………..

44. Last Wednesday / Bill / ring / office /nine o'clock.

……………………………………………………………………..

45. I / live / Ho Chi Minh city / ten years.

……………………………………………………………………..

46. People / come / all over the world/ visit / city/ Hiroshima.

……………………………………………………………………..

47. Billy / an old man that / has to live with his children.

……………………………………………………………………..

48. Oliver Twist / first published / 1838.

……………………………………………………………………..

49. It / too heavy / him / lift.

……………………………………………………………………..

50. I / able to / come / tomorrow.

……………………………………………………………………..

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