Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

All at one, the sky became dark and it started to rain.

A. Suddenly

B. At times

C. Occasionally 

D. Immediately

Choose the word or phrase that best replaces the underlined in each line of the sentences. 

1. All at once, the sky became dark and it started to rain. 

A. At times B. Suddenly C. Occasionally D. Immediately ​

2. I was on my own a lot when I went to England to study. 

A. free B. sad C. sick D. alone

3. Every house in this street has been demolished. 

A. explored B. torn down C. removed D. torn up

4. I submitted an application, but the committee turned it down. 

A. rejected it

B. refused to take it

C. threw it away

D. made it shorter

5. She showed considerable talent for getting what she wanted. 

A. inability B. capability C. persistence D. qualification

6. A free trade agreement would be advantageous to both countries. 

A. agreeable B. beneficial C. preferential D. initial

7. He sounded panic-stricken on the phone. 

A. happy B. troubled C. terrified D. disappointed 

8. The council advocated banning cars in the city centre. 

A. supported B. voted against C. asked for D. issued

9. His constant boasting irritated her. 

A. annoyed B. excited C. petrified D. hurt

10. Despite her abilities she has been repeatedly overlooked for promotion. 

A. overdid B. noticed C. requested D. ignored

IV/ read the following letter and choose the opion ( A, B,C,D ) to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks

A/ In Japan, you should take (1) …………. Your shoes at the entrance to all homes, and most businesses and hotels. Usually a rack will be provided to store your shoes, and pair of guest slippers will be put nearby; many Japaneses bring a pair of indoor slippers just in case, though.

Never wear slippers when you need to step onto a tatami mat ( used in most Japanese homes and hotels), and be (2)………… to remove the toilet slippers waiting for you in the bathroom. It is extremely bad form, for example , to reenter the main room of a house wearing slippers that have been running across a dirty area.

Unlike in western (3)………….., the Japanese bath in used after you have washed and rinsed and feel like soaking in extra – hot water for 10, 20, 30 minutes. If you happen to be invited into a Japanese household, you will (4) …………… given the honor of using the bath first, usually before dinner. Be axtra careful so as not to dirty the water in any way because of its importance.

Question 1: A. in        B. of        C. off         D. with

Question 2: A. careful              B. carefully         C. careless         D. carelessly

Question 3: A. traditions         B. cultures         C. customs         D. greetings

Question 4: A. be         B. am          C. is         D. are

IV. Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.

16. It is risky to travel across the mountain at night.

      A. safe                 B. unsafe                    C. convenient                        D. inconvenient

17. Nam would like to find out more about the customs and traditions of Tay people.

      A. to see              B. to look for             C. to learn                              D. to watch

V. Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.

18. The majority of The Viet live along the Red River and The Mekong Delta.

      A. a half               B. all                                       C. minority                D. none

19. Gong is considered a unique musical instrument of Tay Nguyen people.

      A. rare                  B. special                               C. typical                   D. common

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the followings.

At times, I look at him and wonder what is going on in his mind.

A. sometimes

B. always

C. hardly

D. never

I. Choose the word or phrase that best completes each unfinished sentences or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase below (10pts)

1. Students live and study in a / an _____________ school. They only go home at weekends.

            A. international           B. small                       C. boarding                 D. oversea

2. We are moving _____________ a new house in the city centre soon.

            A. in                            B. at                            C. from                        D. to

3. There _____________ some dirty clothes on the floor. It’s messy.

            A. is                             B. do                           C. are                           D. aren’t

4. Our new school will be great. You’ll see!

            A. You’ll know           B. You know               C. You’ll find             D. You’ll find out

5. The film is very _____________, so we can’t see the end.

            A. exciting                  B. boring                     C. funny                      D. wonderful

6. My best friend is kind and _____________. He often makes me laugh.

            A. funny                      B. shy                          C. creative                   D. curious

7. Next summer Mike’s parents _____________ him to New York to see a new film.

            A. taking                     B. is taking                  C. are taking                D. take 

8. Nga is __________ the phone, chatting __________ friends.

            A. on – to                    B. on – on                   C. to – with                 D. to – to

9. I am having a math lesson but I forgot my ____________. I have some difficulty.

            A. calculator              B. bike                         C. pencil case              D. pencil sharpener

10. It is called the tiger room __________ there is a big tiger on the wall.

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

Choose the word or the phrase or sentence that best completes each unfinished sentence below or that best keeps the meaning of the original sentence if it is substituted for the underlined word or phrase.

We can eat at home or, ________ you prefer, we can go to a restaurant.

A. when

B. whether

C. if

D. which