I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8 points)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 1: A. question          B. mention                 C. action             D. education

Question 2: A. laughed           B. washed                  C. danced            D. played

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3: A. nomadic          B. colourful                 C. generous          D. countryside

Question 4: A. opportunity      B. facility                    C. inconvenient     D. optimistic

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 5: This house (A) is more spacious (B) as that white house (C) I bought in Ho Chi Minh City (D) last year.

Question 6: Do you mind (A) to speak to John (B) to ask him (C) to help (D) us.

Question 7: (A) In today’s (B) world, teenagers rely (C) in technology more than (D) in the past.

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: He did the test ……………………than I did.

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

Question 9: Please turn of ……………lights when you leave ………………room.

A. the/the            B. a/the                      C. a/a                    D. the/a

Question 10: ……………..does Hoa Ban Festival take place? – In Lai Chau.

A. Where              B. When                     C. How                   D. What

Question 11: During the festival, they fly many…………….kites in different shapes and sizes.

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

Question 12: We will go swimming today…………it is very hot.

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

Question 13: So many people nowadays are…………..to computers and mobile phones. They use them a lot.

A. bored with          B. addicted to              C. worried about       D. afraid of

Question 14: Mary’d like to find ………..more…………the culture of the Ede people in Viet Nam.

A. out/on                B. in/about                 C. into/of                   D. out/about

Question 15: It is interesting ……………badminton after school.

A. play                    B. to playing               C. played                   D.to play

Question 16: Using the computer as your hobby can be……………..to both your health and your social life.

A. harm                 B. to harm                   C. harmful                  D. harmless

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: “ – It isn’t a long way from Britain, isn’t it?” – “Yes, but it isn’t as ……………as HongKong.”

A. far                   B. farther                     C. farthest                   D. further

Question 18: “…………….pass me the newspaper?” – “ Sure. Here you are.”

A. Would you mind                B. Could you please                  

C. May you                           D. Why don’t you

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.

Question 19: Mai enjoys making crafts, especially bracelets.

A. adores               B. hates                       C. detests                 D. dislikes

Question 20: Gardening and hunting still play an important role in the economy of the Laha.

A. convenient           B. significant              C. complicated           D. developed 

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

Question 21: The Muong in Hoa Binh and Thanh Hoa are well-known for their poor folk literature.

A. beautiful              B. richness                  C. rich                      D. simple

Question 22: Ethnic peoples in the mountains have a complicated way of farming.

A. simple                B. complex                   C. important             D. easy

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

When you game online, be careful when you make friends” with strangers. What should you do? Firstly, remember that it is (23)……………to lie online and some of these “online friends” maybe adults

(24)……………..want to harm you. Secondly, never give your personal information such as your full name or your hometown. Thirdly, only play online games when you have (25)………..antivirus software. In addition, tell your parents what games you are playing and what you love (26)………….them. In short, just like in the real world, you need to be careful when (27)……………with strangers.

Question 23: A. simple        B. difficult             C. happy            D. easy

Question 24: A. what          B. who                  C. whom            D. whose

Question 25: A. updated     B. update              C. updating         D. updates

Question 26: A. in               B. to                    C. about              D. with

Question 27: A. to play       B. played              C. play                 D. playing

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 Lo Lo ethnic group can be divided into Flower Lo Lo and Black Lo Lo. Living in in Lung Cu since ancient time, the Lo Lo people have made many efforts in making homeland suitable for farming. The Lo Lo folklore culture is very rich and unique, demonstrated with dances, songs, legends. The Lo Lo calendar divides a year into 11 months, each corresponding to an animal name. Decorating on their turbans, shirts, skirts and trousers are particularly colourful.

The ancient bronze drums are very important. The head of each family entitled to keep the drums which are used only during funerals or festival to maintain rhythms for dances. The Lo Lo people are among the few ethnic groups in Vietnam who still use bronze drums, a traditional musical instrument closely associated with a legend about the Flood.

Question 28. How many groups can the Lo Lo ethnic group be divided?

A. three               B. four                    C. five                  D. two

Question 29. Where do they live since ancient time?

A. Black               B. Lung Cu              C. Flower              D. Vietnam

Question 30. The Lo Lo Folklore……………..is very rich and unique, demonstrated with dances, songs and legends.

A. custom              B. festival                  C. song                  D. culture

Question 31. How many months are there in a year in Lo Lo calendar?

A. eleven               B. twelve                    C. ten                    D. eight

Question 32. When are the bronze drums used?

A. funerals                           B. festivals                     

C. A & B are correct              D. A & B are incorrect

II. WRITING: (2 points)

Rewrite the following sentences without changing their original meanings, using the words given

Question 33: In the countryside, children play more freely than in the city.

=> In the city; children……………………………

Question 34: Who do these beautiful ornaments belong to?

=> Whose…………………….

Question 35: Local people sell a lot of local specialities at the open-air market.

=> A lot of local specialities….……

Question 36: I couldn’t travel to Sa Pa with my family because of the hurricane.

=> The hurricane prevented…………………

Rearrange the words to make complete sentences

Question 37: teenagers /on /Nowadays / more / past / rely / the / than / technology / in. 

=> …………………………….

Question 38: first / farm work / trip / countryside / I / had / experience / my / of / on/ the / a / to.

=> ………………………….

Question 39: all / a computer / problems / sitting / in front of / health / day / cause / can.

=> ……………………………

Question 40: minorities / still / traditional / some / life / in / ways / mountains / their / the / keep /of

=> ……………………..

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8 points)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

1. A. worked  B. cleaned  C. played  D. agreed

2. A. encounter B. about C. sound D. thought

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

3. A. office B. police C. service D. story

4. A. education B. entertainment C. recreation D. comfortable

PRACTICE TEST 1 (DHG)

Câu 1. I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8 points)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

A. passed B. watched C. played D. washed

Câu 2. A. proud B. about C. around D. would

Câu 3. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

A. attend B. option C. percent D. become

Câu 4. A. literature B. entertainment C. recreation D. information

Câu 5. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

The picture was painting by Michael last year.

     A B C   D

Câu 6. There’s the woman who she sold me the handbag.

        A       B C    D

Câu 7. Mr. Smith is going to buy a new Japanese car, doesn’t he?

A       B    C        D

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8.0 points)

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 

Question 1: A. naked B. looked C. booked D. liked    

Question 2: A. embarrassed B. empathise C. helpline D. depressed  

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 

Question 3: A. illiterate B. communicate C. entertainment D. traditional    

Question 4: A. ability B. disappointed C. adolescence D. authenticity  

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 5: The children in my village used to going bare-footed, even in winter. Now they 

                              A         B    C              D

have shoes. 

Question 6:  She wishes she could speak English as fluent as her sister.

A B C              D

Question 7: If we go on throwing waste into the water, there would be a great shortage of 

A B                                   C         D

 fresh water in a few decades

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE ( 8.0 pts )

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in the position of first stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3.      A.  hobby                     B.  invite                      C.  hotel                       D.  enjoy

Question 4.      A.  happy                    B.  boring                    C.  arrange                   D.  worker

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 5.      Would you like any milk or fruit juice for dinner?

                                    A              B                       C      D

Question 6.      How much eggs and how much bread do you want?

                                   A              B                 C            D

Question 7.      This pencil box was  buy by my sister last Sunday

                         A                      B       C          D  

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.      Tom doesn’t know why many students pay a ………… to the Temple of Literature before their exams.

                    A. walk               B. trip                          C. visit                         D. holiday

Question 9.      The University of Oxford ………………… among the top five universities in the world.

                   A. ranks                B. is ranked                 C. is ranking                            D. being ranked

Question 10.    My brother always reads newspapers after dinner, but this evening he ………. to music.

                    A. listens                         B. is listening               C. has listened             D. have listened

Question 11.    We ....................English since we were  in grade 3.

                    A.learned                         B. has  learned                         C. have learned           D. learn

Question 12.    The Temple of Literature ...................in 1070.

      A. find                   B. found                      C. was found               D. was founded

Question 13. There is ...............tofu, but there aren’t ......................sandwiches

                 A. some- any                 B. any- some                      C. Some- some                      D. any-any

Question 14. _____ kilos of rice  do you want?

      A. How much               B. How many              C. How often          D. How far

Question 15. Mai is better................. speaking English than writing it.

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

Question 16. . I want a …………of orange juice. 

                   A. slice                 B. bar              C. piece           D. carton

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable respone to complete each of the following exchanges.

Question 17.    - Nam : “What’s for breakfast?”      - Huy:  “…………”

A. I’m full                                                                   B. There is some bread           

C. I’d like some milk                                                    D. Eight thousand two hundred

Question 18.    - Paul:: Pass me your pen, please                    - John:  ………. .

            A. Yes, here you are.                                      B. Yes, It’s over there.

C. No,thanks.                                                  D. Sorry, I’m very tired .

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 question.

Question 19. He’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.

                  A. reasonable                   B. acceptable                       C. pretty high                   D. wonderful

Question 20. The church which I visited last month is extremely ancient

                 A.new                             B.historic                                      C.fresh                       D. modern

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

Question 21. She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization.

A.kind                          B. amicable                        C. mean                       D. hospitable

Question 22. We'd better speed up if we want to get there in time.

A. slow down              B. turn down               C. put down    D. lie down

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each numbered blank.    

Long time ago, there were no universities in Viet Nam. Until 1076, Emperor Ly Nhan Tong ( 23 ) ………. to build one- the Imperial Academy. It is considered the first ( 24 ) ………. in Viet nam. The university was a great success and thousands of Vietnamese scholars graduated from this university.

In modern ( 25 ) ………., the Imperial Academy continues to grow and receive recognition. Many old ( 26 ) …… were reconstructed in 1999. In 2003, four statues ( Ly Thanh Tong, Ly Nhan Tong, Le Thanh Tong, and Chu Van An ) were built. In 2010, the 82 Doctors’ stone tablets ( 27 ) ………. by UNESCO.

Question 23. A. decided                      B. wanted                                C. asked                      D. liked

Question 24. A. school                        B. college                                C. university                D. library

Question 25. A. day                            B. time                                     C. week                       D. year

Question 26. A. houses                       B. homes                                 C. buildings                 D. cottages

Question 27. A. were recognised        B. was recognised                   C. is recognised           D. are recognised

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.                                     

Question 28  How long did the writer and his friend spend at the seaside?

A. week                                   B. A few weeks                      C. A month                 D. A few months

Question 29. Who went to the seaside the first time

A. The writer                           B. The writer and his friend.   C. The writer.              D. The writer’s friend

Question 30. What was the weather like on the day they started their journey to the seaside?

A. It was bad                           B. It was rainy                         C. It was snowy          D. It was nice.

Question 31. How did they travel to the seaside?

A. By car                                 B. By train                   C. By bus                    D. By air

Question 32 . When did they reach the seaside?

A. At 8 o’clock                       B. At 12 o’clock          C. At 4 p.m                 D. At 9 p.m

II. WRITING ( 2.0 pts )

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question 33.  They  play badminton after school

Badminton  ………………………………………………………………………………………

Question 34. What is the price of a bowl of beef noodle soup?

How much ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Question 35. We started to play board games  in 2017.

We have ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

Question 36. It will be good if you eat less meat and more vegetables.

You’d..............................................................................................................................................

Comebine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question 37. My sister likes chicken very much.               (favorite)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Question 38. Nga does the housework after school  .             ( done )

………………………………………………………………………………………........................

Question 39.  They didn’t go camping yesterday because it rained heavily.  ( so )

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Question 40. He likes playing computer games in his free time. (hobby)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

….. The end ! …..

MULTIPLE CHOICE: 

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 1:

A. impressed                 B. disappointed              C. wished             D. stopped

Question 2:

A. destination                B. vacation                 C. question            D. inspiration

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3:

A. famous              B. workshop                    C. village                D. bamboo

Question 4:

A. desig                B. mention                       C. prefer                  D. consist

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 5: She wishes she is the most beautiful girl in the world.

A. wishes                    B. is                     C. the most                      D. in

Question 6: Ba is very depressing because his closest friend is moving to another town.

A. depressing             B. closest              C. moving               D. another

Question 7: Nick asked Phong if he has gone to Nga’s birthday party the previous night.

A. asked                  B. if                 C. has gone             D. the previous night

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 on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 19. The graduation is sad, because the time we studied together has come to an end.

A. succeeded                 B. begun                C. finished                   D. changed

Question 20. Everyone has their own style of studying. I prefer to study by myself so I am not disturbed.

A. location                      B. method                  C. culture                 D. network

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

Question 21. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.

A. large quantity            B. small quantity            C. excess           D. sufficiency

Question 22. At 8 o’clock the plane took off into the air and soared above the clouds.

A. decreased                 B. got dressed              C. landed           D. slowed down

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE 

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 1. A. place B. great C. basic D. artisan

Question 2. A. sunbathe B. theater C. father D. weather

Question 3. A. extensive B. excellent C. expect D. experience

Question 4. A. employed B. exhausted C. considered D. behaved

Question 5. A. looked B. hoped C. finished D. played

Question 6. A. treat B. pleasure C. bread D. head

Question 7. A. come B. month C.mother D. open

Question 8. A. beds B. clocks C. walls D. tables 

Question 9. A. creative B. think C. idea D. big

Question 10. A. wanted B. developed C. needed D. included

Question 11. A. bitten B. fix C. mine D. big

Question 12. A. with B. health C. thank D. thin

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 1. A. cultural B. astonish C. different D. consonant

Question 2. A. eating B. follow C. notice D. advise

Question 3. A. history B. obedient C. measure D. generous

Question 4. A. convenient B. romantic C. material D. modernize 

Question 5. A. surface B. attraction C. bamboo D. technology

Question 6. A. convenient B. encourage C. material D. modernize

Question 7. A.  behave B.  worship C.  belong D.  enjoy

Question 8. A.  happen B.  attend C.  replace D.  succeed 

Question 9. A.  terrific B.  statistic C.  cosmetic D.  Arabic

Question 10. A.  order B.  receive C.  perform D.  rehearse

Question 11. A.  after B.  kingdom C.  flower D.  design

Question 12. A. document B.  commercial C.  cohesion D.  technician

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE ( 8.0 pts )

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 1.  A. treated B. looked C. watched D. laughed

Question 2.  A. match B. chair C. character D. church

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3. A. competition     B. discovery C. domestic D. reserve

Question 4. A. behave B. damage C. surprise D. event

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 5. A lot of articles about the environment have written by my classmates.

A           B   C D

Question 6. The more the relative humidity reading rises, the worst the heat affects us.

     A       B C      D

Question 7. Despite of its general safety, acupuncture isn’t for everyone.

A B     C     D

MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8.0 points)

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part different from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.                    

Question 1: A. laughed                      B. helped                     C. looked                     D. reviewed

Question 2: A. supervise                    B. responsive               C. sole                         D. decision

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3: A. delicious                     B. especially                C. avocado                  D. successfully

Question 4: A. arrangement               B. vegetable                C. horseradish             D. vinegar

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part  that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 5: You should have been careful if you use the red knife – it’s sharp.

                                                A                     B         C                                   D

Question 6: A tour guide was showing the tourists around when a something fell down from the sky.                        A       =>tour                                                 B              C                      D

Question 7: Tom said he was fully book for the weekend with his music club.=>Booked

                                A                          B    C                          D

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: Is there any butter ______________ in the fridge?

A.    leave                                  B. to leave                   C. leaving                    D. left

Question 9: If I had more time, I______________a Business English course.

A. will take                              B. would take              C. would have taken   D. took

Question 10: They can have _____________ bread if they are hungry.

A. an                                       B. a                             C. any                          D. some

Question 11: You need _____________visa to visit ____________foreign countries, but not all of them.

A. the/ the                               B. a/ x                          C. the/ x                      D. a/ the

Question 12: Only my grandmother knows the ­_______________ to  make this traditional food.

A. recipe                                  B. fomular                   C. technique                D. procedure

Question 13: She likes travelling, so she decides to become a tour ____________in the future.

A.    guidance                            B. guide                       C. guiding                   D. guidable

Question 14: You should eat more ______________food instead of fast food.

A.    nutritional                          B. nutrition                  C. nutritive                  D. nutritious

Question 15: I usually ______________my younger sisters when my parents are away on business.

A. pick up                               B. take care of             C. look for                   D. take charge of

Question 16: I’m responsible for cooking dinner as my mother usually works ______________

A. lately                                  B. early                       C. later                        D. late

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: Tom: “What have you been doing recently?”      - Mary: “______________”

A. Very tired after the exam.                                                  B. Mostly studying.

C. Really exciting.                                                                  D. Keen on soccer and tennis.

Question 18: Lan: "I have taken part in the science club for 3 months."

                      Mai:  "________________”

A. So have I.                        B. So have me                             C. I have so                 D. So I have

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.

Question 19: A: Would you like some more to eat?   B: No, thank you. I’ve had more than enough already

A.    amount                              B. race                                     C. pour                        D. plenty

Question 20: Parent are recommended to collaborate with teachers in educating children.

A. part                                     B. cooperate                            C. separate                   D. disagree

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

Question 21:  We managed to get to school in time despite the heavy rain.

A. earlier than a particular moment                                        B. later than expected            

C. early enough to do something                                            D. as long as expected

Question 22: It is important to create a daily routine so as to improve your work-life balance today.

A. a situation in which two or more things are not treated the same

B. a state that things are of equal weight or force

C. a state that things are of importance

D. a situation that things change frequently in amount

Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word and phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

   Having a healthy breakfast every day is very important, especially (23) ______________teenagers. It can give you an energy boost in the morning and improve your focus. If you (24) ______________a lot of time in the morning, this breakfast recipe should be perfect for you. Banana muffin is a very simple recipe. All you need is a (25) ______________common ingredients and a microwave. First, prepare three tablespoons of whole wheat flour, a little bit of baking powder and cinnamon.  Put them in a cup then add two tablespoons of milk and honey. Smash half a banana then (26) ______________ it with the mixture. Pop the cup in the microwave for one minute and the quick (27) ______________breakfast is ready for you. You can also prepare the banana muffin cup beforehand, but remember to keep it in the refrigerator.

Question 23: A. at                              B. with                        C. to                            D. for

Question 24: A. haven’t had              B. didn’t have             C. don’t have               D. won’t have

Question 25: A. few                           B. lot                           C. little                         D. lots

Question 26: A. blend                        B. grind                       C. slice                                    D. chop

Question 27: A. health                       B. healthy                    C. healthiness              D. healthily

Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following questions.

   Fish is an important part in Japanese eating habit. Despite a small population, Japanese people consume more than 10 % of the world 's fish. Fish features in Japanese signature dishes. Being an island nation, a country surrounded by water, Japan has a booming fishing industry. Eating fish is not only affordable but also good for the economy in general. Furthermore, Japanese people eat fish for health related reasons as fish is one of the healthiest foods in the world. According to many studies, eating fish is good for your brain, your eyes and reducing the risk of heart diseases. This is why Japan is among the countries that have the highest life expectancy. It is also one of the few developed countries with low rate of cancer.

Question 28: How much fish of the world do Japanese people consume?

A. More than 10 %                                                                 B. less than 10%                    

C. Exactly 10 %                                                                      D. Nearly 10 %

Question 29: What does an island nation mean?

A. A country has a booming fish industry.    

B. A country where people consume a lot of fish.

C. A country surrounded by water.                

D. A country where people live on the water’s surface.

Question 30: What are the advantages of eating fish?

A.    It is affordable and good for the economy in general.                 

B.     It can treat cancer.            

C.     It is good for people's health.                   

D.    Both A and C.

Question 31: How is eating fish good for your health?

A.    It is good for your brain, your eyes and reducing the risk of heart diseases.       

B.     It is good for your skin, your blood and reducing the risk of heart diseases.

C.     It is good for your skin, your blood and reducing the risk of lung diseases.       

D.    It is good for your brain, your eyes and reducing the risk of lung diseases.       

Question 32: Why is Japan among the countries that have the highest life expectancy?

A.    Because Japan is an island nation

B.     Because Japanese people eat much fish

C.     Because Japanese fish is better than other countries

D.    Because Japanese people rarely get sick

WRITING: (2.0 points)

Finish the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.

Question 33: We started writing to each other eight years ago.

You have_________________________________________________________________

Question 34: They use cars and trucks to carry food to market.

Cars and trucks_____________________________________________________________

Question 35: “Who wrote this letter?” said the teacher.

The teacher asked___________________________________________________________

Question 36: My mother no longer cooked for me since I married my wife.

My mother used____________________________________________________________

Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do  not change the given words in any ways.

Question 37: He is intelligent. He doesn't do well at school. (Although)

_______________________________________________________________________

Question 38: I prefer to go out for a meal. I really don’t want to eat at home. (would rather)

_______________________________________________________________________

Question 39: Mariah sings well. She writes good songs, too. (both….and)

_______________________________________________________________________

Question 40:  You learn harder or you will fail the exam. (If)

_______________________________________________________________________

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 pts)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 1. A. about B.drought C.ground D. wounded

Question 2. A. stops B. parks C. bullets D. cupboards

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3. A. escape B.  motor C.  office D.  robber

Question 4. A. hobby B. degree C.  money D.  single

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 5. I haven’t made a decision yet, but I’m being wondering it at the moment

                   A B C                            D

Question 6. The person whom stole the painting must have been very tall.

  A B   C        D

Question 7. If you listen to music, you could not concentrate on your work

  A             B                   C        D