Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.
1. I went on a trip to the countryside and had my first experience _______ farm work.
a.on b. with c. for d. of
2. We usually spend our holiday in the village _______ our grandparents live.
a.what b. where c. which d. when
3. I think country life is so boring and _______ because you’re not close to shops and services.
a. unhealthy b.inconvenient c. comfortable d. peaceful
4. On the farm, uncle Duong showed us how to _______ cucumbers.
a. plough b.produce c. pick d. put up
5. Mongolian children start to learn _______ before they can walk.
a. horse riding b.riding horse c. ride horse d. horse ridden
6. On the side of the road, a herd boy was herding _______.
a. kites b.hay c. cattle d. blackberries
7. Mongolian children learn to ride when they are _______ as three years old.
a. as young b.younger c. younger than d. so young
8. Does your new stereo play music _______ than your old one did?
a. louder b.more loudly c. loudlier d. more louder
9. Countryside is not polluted _______ you can breathe there fresh air.
a. although b.however c. therefore d. as
10. ‘Children in my village often fly their kites in dry rice fields.’ ‘_______’
a. It’s right up my street! b. That’s awesome.
c. Exactly what I want. d. How interesting!

32. Mongolian children learn to ride when they are ................ as three years old.

     A. as young          B. younger                         C. younger than     D. so young

33. Does your new stereo play music ................than your old one did?

     A. louder              B. more loudly                  C. loudlier             D. more louder

34. Countryside is not polluted ................ you can breathe there fresh air.

     A. although          B. however                        C. therefore           D. as

35.                                                                       ‘Children in my village often fly their kites in dry rice fields.’ ‘................’

     A. It’s right up my street!                              B. That’s awesome.

     C. Exactly what I want.                                 D. How interesting!

36.     We are all hook ................ making star lanterns.

     A. in                     B. off                                 C. on                     D. to

37.                                                                       Their family have moved to the city ................2001.

     A. horn                 B. for                                 C. in                      D. since

38.                                                                       The Kinh have the largest number of people, ................ for 86% of the population.

     A. holding            B. taking                            C. accounting        D. numbering

39. I’m tired of ............... in the city. It’s too busy, noisy and dirty.

     A. live                  B. to live                            C. to be lived         D. living

40.                                                                       _................ drop that mobile phone and do your homework?

     A. Why don’t you                                          B. How about        C. Would you mind     D. When did you

41.                                                                       The Hmong of Sa Pa are called Black Hmong ................ their mainly black clothing.

     A. because of        B. in spite of                      C. in order to         D. according to

42.                                                                       People in rural areas live ................ than those in cities.

     A. simplier           B. more simply                  C. more simple      D. simpler

43.                                                                       The highlands of northern Vietnam are home to the 1.5 million-strong Tay, ................_ minority group.

     A. Vietnam’s largest                                      B. the Vietnam’s largest

     C. a Vietnam’s largest                                   D. the largest Vietnam

44.                                                                       ................ is the Nung’s clothing? ~ Indigo.

     A. What               B. Which group                 C. What colour      D. Whose

45.                                                                       ‘I find it hard to build a toy car.’ ‘But ................’

     A. my pleasure                                               B. it’s my fault.

     C. it sounds great!                                          D. it’s right up your street!

46. We often spend a lot of time talking with our………during Tet holiday.

      A. relation            B. relationship                   C. relatives           D. relative

47. ……..people in the countryside are not rich, they often have a peaceful and happy life.

      A. Because           B. although                        C. Despite            D. When

48. Except for some minor changes, life in my hometown has generally remained at a slow……….

      A. speed               B. rhythm                           C. pace                 D. both B & C

49. Which one do you prefer, life in the ……..area or life in a modern town?

      A. far                   B. further                           C. distance           D. remote

50.  I have stayed in a …….area for two weeks. The transportation was very inconvenient and there was no entertainment center to relax.

      A. rural                B. urban                             C. outskirts          D. suburb

I. Complete each sentence with the correct comparative form of the adjective in parentheses. Add than when necessary.

1. New cars are much more quiet than / quieter than (quiet) old cars.

2. Do you think money is________________ (important) good health?

3. This coat is________________ (nice) that one.

4. My old laptop was a lot________________ (big) my new one.

5. Gas is so expensive! I want a________________ (efficient) car.

6. Many people think modern life is________________ (good) life in the past.

7. Communication is a lot________________ (easy) it was 50 years ago.

8. The pollution in my city is much________________ (bad) it used to be.

9. I prefer________________ (hot) temperatures. That’s why I love summer.

10. My new school is a little________________ (far) my old one
III. Underline the correct word(s) to complete each sentence.

1. My computer is more efficient than your / than yours.

2. The white coat is warmer then / than the gray one.

3. Ellen buys nicer clothes than I do / than I am.

4. Cars are expensive, but houses are more expensive / more expensive than.

5. Does your new stereo play music more loudly than your old one was / did?

6. Harry’s motorcycle is newer than my / mine.

7. Cho’s package arrived more quickly than Kelly’s did / than Kelly’s was.

choose the correct answer to complete the sentences

1. mr. brown arrived ..... than expected.

A. more early B. earlier C. late D. more late

2. we walked ....... than the rest of the people.

A. more slowlier B. slowlier C. more slowly D. more fast

3. my mother talked ....... than the other guests.

A. more loudly B. loudlier C. more slowly D. loudly

4. i went home ........ this afternoon.

A. more late B. later C. more early D. more earlier

5. he's working much ..........

A. harder B. more hard C. good D. gooder

6. of course, a rabbit runs ....... than a turtle.

A. more fast B. faster C. slower D. more slow

7. jim jumped .......... than peter.

A. more fartherly B. far C. farther D. farrer

8. minh always answers questions ...... than the other students.

A. weller B. good C. better D. goodly

9. our new teacher explains the exercises ........ than our old one.

A. more badly B. bad C. badder D. worse

10. this machanic checks the motorbike ...... than those mechanics.

A. thoroughlier B. thorough C. thorougher D. more thoroughly

I. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence, identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D.
)(2.0 points)
1. Robots make man’s work ________________
A. most easy B. easier C. more easy D. easily
2. Mary: What …………………………….?
Tom: He is of medium height, with black hair and dark skin.
A. would he like B. is he like C. he likes D. does he want
3. Mai is staying …..…….. her uncle and aunt’s house in Ha Noi at the moment.
A. with B. on C. in D. at
4. They cancelled their picnic ...........the weather was bad
A. but B. when C. because D. or
5.Last summer, we……………Turkey and ………….great time there.
A. go/have B. went/have C.went to/had D.were/had
6. A: “Would you like some bread?” B: “………….…. .”.
A. No, thanks. I’m full B. Ok. I don’t like rice C. All right D. Yes, I do
7. John: “………………..?” Mary: “That’s a great idea.”
A. Do you like playing sports B. Can you buy me some apples
C. Why don’t we go out for dinner D. May I borrow your pen
8. How much is this ..................... of bread?
A. bar B. bag C. box D. loaf
9. Bangkok is ............. capital of Thailand.
A. a B. one C. X D. the
10. My mother wants me to become a Pop singer because she thinks it is …… job in the world.
A. the best B. good C. very good D. better

 Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.(2 pts)

1. How many plays …………. she  ………… so far?

A. has/written B. did/write C. is/writing D. does/write

2. You’ll become healthier if you consume ………….. soft drinks

A. more B. less C. much D. fewer

3. Nancy likes ………….. eel soup. She thinks it’s delicious.

A. eat B. eating C. to eat D. eats

4. Duong can’t draw animals and Duy can’t ,………

A. so B. too C. either D. neither

5. Kathy: “Thanks a lot for the lovely gift” – Jim: “………………………”                                     

A. You are welcome.   B. It’s all right. C. Please don’t say so   D. Thank you too

6. Sam: “……………… to England?” – Daisy: “Yes, I went there 3 years ago.

A. Did you ever go? B. Have you ever gone?

C. Were you ever? D. Have you ever been?

7.The Japanese eat a lot of fish  instead of meat ___________ they stay more healthy

       A. because  B. so            C. but                      D. although

8.Nam ____________________ to the birthday party last night.

          A. didn’t go   B. doesn’t go            C. won’t go    D. don’t go

I.    Choose the best one (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentence.

1.   Villagers are more kind, friendly and warm-hearted than city                 .

      A. dwellers                  B. foreigners               C. beginners                D. movers

2.   You can see the                  of the suburbs in Ho Chi Minh City with many apartment buildings, supermarkets, shopping centres, and schools.

      A. urban area               B. convenience            C. urban sprawl           D. living condition

3.   Dong Khoi Street is the main shopping street in the                     of downtown in Ho Chi Minh City.

      A. mind                       B. heart                       C. head                        D. spot

4.   It is considered that life in a city is wonderful and                      .

      A. funny                      B. boring                     C. enjoyable                D. helpful

5.   No city in America has                  monuments and museums into one area as Washington, DC.

      A. as much                  B. such many              C. as many                  D. a few

6.   My passport                       last month, so I will have to get a new one.

      A. elapsed                   B. expired                   C. ended                     D. terminated

7.   The department is also deeply                   in various improvement schemes.

      A. connected               B. entailed                   C. involved                 D. implied

8.   His answer was so confused that I could hardly make any                       of it at all.

      A. interpretation          B. meaning                  C. intelligibility           D. sense

9.   The main attraction of the job was that it offered the                   to do the research.

      A. possibility               B. proposal                  C. opportunity             D. prospect

10. I wish you’d tell me what I                        do in this difficult situation.

      A. shall                        B. would                     C. should                     D. ought

11. A competitor may submit any number of entries                                     , each one is accompanied by a packet top.

      A. supposing               B. notwithstanding     C. assuredly                D. provided

12. They always kept on good             with their next-door neighbours for the children’s sake.

      A. friendship               B. relations                  C. will                         D. terms

13. He earns his living by                    old paintings.

      A. reviving                  B. restoring                 C. reforming                D. replenishing

14. Hotel rooms must be                      by noon, but luggage may be left with the porter.

      A. vacated                   B. evacuated               C. abandoned              D. left

15. The majority of nurses are women, but in the higher ranks of the medical profession women are in a              .

      A. rarity                       B. minority                  C. scarcity                   D. minimum

I.    Choose the best one (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentence.

1.   Villagers are more kind, friendly and warm-hearted than city                 .

      A. dwellers                  B. foreigners               C. beginners                D. movers

2.   You can see the                  of the suburbs in Ho Chi Minh City with many apartment buildings, supermarkets, shopping centres, and schools.

      A. urban area               B. convenience            C. urban sprawl           D. living condition

3.   Dong Khoi Street is the main shopping street in the                     of downtown in Ho Chi Minh City.

      A. mind                       B. heart                       C. head                        D. spot

4.   It is considered that life in a city is wonderful and                      .

      A. funny                      B. boring                     C. enjoyable                D. helpful

5.   No city in America has                  monuments and museums into one area as Washington, DC.

      A. as much                  B. such many              C. as many                  D. a few

6.   My passport                       last month, so I will have to get a new one.

      A. elapsed                   B. expired                   C. ended                     D. terminated

7.   The department is also deeply                   in various improvement schemes.

      A. connected               B. entailed                   C. involved                 D. implied

8.   His answer was so confused that I could hardly make any                       of it at all.

      A. interpretation          B. meaning                  C. intelligibility           D. sense

9.   The main attraction of the job was that it offered the                   to do the research.

      A. possibility               B. proposal                  C. opportunity             D. prospect

10. I wish you’d tell me what I                        do in this difficult situation.

      A. shall                        B. would                     C. should                     D. ought

11. A competitor may submit any number of entries                                     , each one is accompanied by a packet top.

      A. supposing               B. notwithstanding     C. assuredly                D. provided

12. They always kept on good             with their next-door neighbours for the children’s sake.

      A. friendship               B. relations                  C. will                         D. terms

13. He earns his living by                    old paintings.

      A. reviving                  B. restoring                 C. reforming                D. replenishing

14. Hotel rooms must be                      by noon, but luggage may be left with the porter.

      A. vacated                   B. evacuated               C. abandoned              D. left

15. The majority of nurses are women, but in the higher ranks of the medical profession women are in a              .

      A. rarity                       B. minority                  C. scarcity                   D. minimum

IV.  Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.

1.   Did you forget your purse             purpose so you wouldn’t have to pay?

      a. on                            b. of                             c. in                             d. for

2.   He was sentenced to ten years in prison on charges of drug                    .

      a. charging                  b. stealing                   c. trafficking               d. trading

3.   In recent years, there has been thousands of victims of sexual and physical             .

      a. sentence                  b. crime                       c. abuse                       d. conduct

4.   Harrison’s greatest attribute is his ability to work            pressure.

      a. within                      b. under                       c. in                             d. on

5.   My parents always criticize me for not getting good grades at school. I wish they put themselves in my                    .

      a. pants                        b. legs                         c. hands                       d. shoes

6.   He wondered                      to tell the news to his parents.

      a. why                         b. how                         c. what                        d. which

7.   He             a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems in 1951.

      a. forced                      b. sent                         c. took                         d. gained

8.   “You must come to my party,” she told me.

      a. She told me I come to her party.                b. She told me to come her party.

      c. She told me I had to come to her party.      d. She told me I came to her party.

9.   “My life’s got stuck these days. I am so depressed and unable to think of anything.”

      “                ”

      a. You will be tired.                                        b. Stay stuck there,

      c. Stay calm. Everything will be alright.        d. No, thanks.

10. “Mom, I’ve got the first rank in class this semester!” “               ”

      a. Well done!              b. Thank you!             c. Never mind!            d. Let’s go!