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. (0.5p)

Question 1:

A. musician B. magician C. competition D. erection

Question 2:

A. custom B. worship C. preserve D. cunning

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. (1.25p)

Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages.There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.

However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs.

In short, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city.

Question 7: Accoding to the passage, living in the country has ………… .

A. both good and bad points B. no disasvantages

C. only good points D. only bad points

Question 8: How many advantages does living in the country have?

A. Four B. Two C. Three D. No

Question 9: Living in the country is safer for young children because …………… .

A. there is less traffic B. there are few services

C. there are fewer people D. there are few shops

Question 10: Which of the following statement is NOT true according to the passage?

A. People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city.

B. The country is only suitable for retired people.

C. There are fewer shops and services in the country.

D. It’s hard to find entertainment in the country.

Question 11: Having few friends is …………… .

A. the only disadvantage to living in the country

B. The country is only suitable for retired people.

C. one of certain advantage to life outside the city

D. one of certain drawbacks to life outside the city

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. (0.5p)

Question 12:

A. commemorate B. bracelet C. nomadic D. tale

Question 13:

A. performed B. prayed C. worshipped D. offered

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one. (0.5p)

Question 14: Although he took a taxi, he still arrived late for school.

A. Despite of taking a taxi, he still arrived late for school.

B. In spite taking a taxi, he still arrived late for school.

C. In spite of of he taking a taxi, he still arrived late for school.

D. Despite taking a taxi, he still arrived late for school.

Question 15: She enjoys going shopping on weekends and hanging out with friends.

A. She is interested on going shopping on weekends and hanging out with friends.

B. She is keen in going shopping on weekends and hanging out with friends.

C. She is interested in going shopping on weekends and hanging out with friends.

D. She is fond in going shopping on weekends and hanging out with friends.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions. (2.25p)

Question 16: Do you know the ……………….way to welcome people in Tibet?

A. custom B. tradition C. customer D. customary

Question 17: Among the ethnic minorities, ……………….Tay have the largest population.

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

Question 18: The wolf ran to Granny’s house, swallowed Granny and………….into Granny’s bed.

A. will get B. are getting C. gets D. got

Question 19: Cam was very……………….when she killed the nightingale, cooked it and threw the feathers in the Imperial Garden.

A. ugly B. wicked C. honest D. mean

Question 20: Country folk are ……………….than city folk.

A. much friendly B. friendly C. friendlier D. more friendlier

Question 21: People in rural areas of Britain talk……………….about the future than city people.

A. more optimistic B. optimisticer

C. more optimistically D. optimistically

Question 22: An old woman was ……………….the goats up the mountainside.

A. herding B. talking C. running D. riding

Question 23: Alice …………….alone in the woods when she suddenly heard footsteps behind her.

A. was walking B. walked C. walks D. walk

Question 24: If you fancy ……………….outdoors, play some sports together.

A. to be B. are C. be D. being

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. (0.5p)

Question 25: Mark: “I wonder if you could help me?”

Jane: “……………………..”

A. Really? How nice B. Don’t mention it.

C. I’ll do my best. D. No, what is it?

Question 26: Mai: “Do you want another serving of chicken soup?”

Scott: “………………………..”

A. No comment B. No way

C. No, thanks D. No longer

Question 27: 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). (0.25p)

We should try to preserve every custom and tradition.

A. keep alive B. entertain C. collect D. act out

Question 28: 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). (0.25p)

Only a small minority of students is interested in politics these days.

A. a small number of B. major

C. minor D. majority

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. (1.25p)

The customs of Tet holiday in Vietnam

Vietnamese people have many customs on Tet holiday, below are three customs on this __( 29 )__ holiday. In Vietnamese conception, Tet is the second birthday of each person in the year. __( 30 )__, the word of mouth on Tet holiday is “best wishes for the new age”. On Tet holiday, adult gives lucky money to children wishing them a new year of obeying their parents and studying well. Lucky money is also given to the __( 31 )__ with a wish for a long life and good health. Tet holiday is the time to decorate the house. The most important part of the house - the altar, is decorated by a five - fruit tray, flowers and cakes. Vietnamese people have the custom of decorating the house with peach, apricot blossoms and kumquat trees on Tet holiday. They are symbols __( 32 )__ luck and prosperity. One of Tet’s most special foods is Banh Chung, which is made from sticky rice, green beans and fatty pork. Mut - dried sweetened is also popular on Tet holiday. Tet holiday presents beautiful cultural tradition of the country. Vietnamese people must___( 33 )__ these traditions as an important culture value.

Question 29:

A. tradition B. costume C. custom D. traditional

Question 30:

A. However B. Therefore C. Moreover D. Nevertheless

Question 31:

A. generations B. offspring C. elderly D. members

Question 32:

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

Question 33:

A. get B. preserve C. provide D. hold

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction. (0.75p)

Question 34:

People in Britain love watch TV in their free time.

A B C D

Question 35:

Who ethnic group has a larger population, the Khmer or the Cham?

A B C D

Question 36:

In Australia, you shouldn’t to comment on a person’s accent.

A B C D

Combine the following sentences using the words/phrases given. Write your answer on your answer sheet. (1.0p)

Question 37: I went to see a doctor. It was still painful. (because)

à I .............................................................................................................................

Question 38: The sun was shining. It wasn't very warm. (however)

à The sun……………………………………………………………………

Question 39: The red bike is $2000. The blue bike is $1500. (expensive)

à The red bike ........................................................................................................

Question 40: She finishes her report soon. It isn’t necessary. (have to)

à She doesn’t ....................................................................................................... 

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