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

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

1. ___________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

2. ___________ 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

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

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

4. 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

5. 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

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

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

7. 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

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

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

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

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

10.  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

11. “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, 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

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 

III. Choose the word or phrase that best complete each sentence. (15 points).

1. These are our books. They are  ___________ English.

A. in                            B. by                           C. from                       D. of

2. What ___________ naughty boy he is !

A. a                             B. an                           C. is                            D. are

3. There is a souvenir shop ___________ 12 Tran Hung Dao street

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

4. Some scientists spend most of their lives ___________  at rocks.

A. look                       B. to look                   C. looked                   D. looking

5. Would you like ___________ lunch with Mr. John ?

            A. have                       B. has                         C. having                   D. to have

6.___________do you go to bed ?  - At half past ten.

A. Where                   B. What time             C. How long              D. Why

7. Is it easy ___________an apartment in Hanoi?

         A. to find                   B. finding                   C. finds                      D. for finding

8. Talking is ___________ common way of relaxing.

         A. more                      B. most                       C. the most                D. much

9. The news on TV last night ___________ very good.

A. was                        B. has                         C. were                       D. be

10. My friend, Tom is ___________ in Vietnamese history.

A.interest                   B.interested               C.good                        D. interesting           

11. How ___________does the TV cost?

A.far                           B.long                         C.much                       D. many

12. " Thank you very much" - ___________

            A. You're welcome   B. Yes, thank             C. No, thanks                       D. You're very nice

13. We ________ leave now or we’ll miss the bus.

      A. can                         B. shall                       C. had better              D. shouldn’t

14. He bought a picture of the Temple of Literature as a ________ of his trip to Hanoi.

      A. souvenir                B. landmark               C. symbol                  D. tablet

15. Huong Pagoda is a great ________ spot in Hanoi.

      A. see-sight               B. sight-see                C. seeing-sight          D. sight-seeing

X. Choose the word or phrase that best completes each unfinished sentence below or substitutes for the underlined
word or phrase.
6. They are going to buy a map________get lost.
a. not so as to b. so as not to c. so not as to d. to not to
7. _____ is used to check one’s eyesight.
a. Eye-shade b. Eyeglass c. Eye piece d. Eye chart
8. ‘Dr Jackson isn’t in his office at the moment.’‘In that case, I ______ him at home.’
a. will phone b. am going to phone c. am phoning d. phone
9. ______ the door, please?
a. Will you shut b. Do you shut c. Are you shutting d. Are you going to shut
10. Her mother forced her ______ in the bed all day yesterday.
a. lie b. lies c. to lie d. lying
11. The worst _____ areas are the Midlands and North-West.
a. affected b. affecting c. effected d. effecting
12. Thanks _____ me the money. I’ll pay you back on Friday.
a. for lending b. lending c. to lend d. about lending
13. _____ is a chair with wheels for somebody who cannot walk.
a. Stretcher b. Ambulance c. Wheelchair d. Crutch
14. She hid the present _____ the children wouldn’t find it.
a. in order to b. so that c. so as to d. for
15. Make sure that the needles are sterile.
a. free from bacteria b. slightly clean c. straight d. unused
 

I. Choose the word or phrase that best completes each unfinished sentence below:

2. It’s ­______ to meet you, Thu.

          A. pleasure           B. kind                 C. nice                  D. lucky

3. He is my ______. We are in the same class.

          A. character          B. classmate         C. principal           D. neighbor

4. I ______ a letter from my friend today.

          A. sent                  B. took                 C. received            D. gave

5. The boy is a ______ student. He always gets good grades.

          A. generous          B. reserved           C. humorous         D. hard-working

6. The sun ______ in the east.

A. rise                      B. rose                  C. rises                 D. rising

7. - ‘Which girl is Celis?’

    - ‘She’s the one with______’.

A. long curly black hair                          B. curly long black hair  

C. long black curly hair                         D. curly black long hair

8. Tom is very shy but his sister is outgoing.

A. humorous            B. reserved            C. hard-working    D. sociable

9. She shouldn’t get married yet; she _______.

       A. is not old enough                              B. was not old enough

       C. is not enough old                              D. was not enough old                                

10. No, you can’t go on holiday by yourself! You aren’t _______!

      A. very old                B. too old              C. old enough       D. enough old

11. He rarely shows his feelings. He’s rather_______ .
     A. reserved                B. sociable            C. humorous         D. helpful

12. That man seems _______.

      A. happy                   B. happily             C. happiness D. be happy

13. What does your brother _______?

      A. look like               B. look as              C. be like              D. as

14. Will she be annoyed that you forgot to phone?

      A. displeased            B. pleased             C. please               D. pleasure

15. Dave has a good________ of humor.

      A. sense                    B. scene                C. scent                D. cent       

16. She is very _______. She often buys me presents.

  A. sociable                B. outgoing           C. generous          D. reserved

17. The wall was________.

  A. ten meters height                                B. ten meter height

  C. ten meters high                                   D. high ten meters

18. In Britain schools always_______in September.

  A. begin                     B. begins              C. began               D. beginning

19. _________is something that you say or do to make people laugh.

  A. Joke                      B. Novel               C. Poem                D. Fairy tale

20. In the kitchen, there was a _______ table.

      A. beautiful large wooden round             B. beautiful large round wooden

      C. large wooden beautiful round             D. round wooden beautiful large                 

III. Choose the word or phrase that best completes each unfinished sentence below:

1. She felt and hurt_______ .          

 A. her                            B. himself                       C. herself              D. myself

2.     They are old enough to look after ___________ when their parents are out.

A. theyself                      B. theyselves                  C. themselves        D. themself

3. They _____ talk in the library.
A. don’t have to              B. mustn’t                      C. shouldn’t to      D. needn’t to

4.     He ___________ wear a suit to work, but he usually does.

A. have to                       B. mustn’t                      C. doesn’t have to D. must

5. He was angry_____ I was late.

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

6. You’ll ______ cook dinner yourself.
A. don’t have to               B. mustn’t                     C. have to              D. must

7.     You ___________ write on the walls. It’s dirty to do like this.

A. must not                    B. must                           C. don’t have to     D. have to

8. ______ is a large piece of furniture where you can hang your clothes.

A. Counter                     B. Refrigerator                C. Desk                 D. Wardrobe

9. ___________ is a thing that you use in a kitchen for cooking food.

A. Cooker                       B. Cook                          C. Refrigerator      D. Counter

10. I asked Sara ______ me to the station.
A. drive                          B. drives                         C. to drive             D. driving

Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below.

21.  _______ those students _____ English?

A. Are, speaking         B. Do, speak                 C. Are, speak                D. Do, speaking

22. My school _______ at 8 am and ________ at 5 pm every day.

A. start, end                                                      B. starts, ends

C. is starting, is ending                                     D. are starting, are ending

23. My friend and I always _______ the bicycles to school from Monday to Saturday.

A. are riding               B. is riding                    C. rides                         D. ride

24.They ______ on Sunday, they play sports together.

A. doesn’t study          B. don’t study               C. aren’t studying         D. isn’t studying

25. We often ________ to the beach every summer holiday.

A. go                           B. are going                  C. goes                          D. is going

26. Nam likes________ volleyball.

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

27. I ________ 2 hours a day learning English.

A. spend                      B. is spending               C. spends                      D. are spending

28. I feel tired today, so I ________ badminton with my Dad.

A. is not playing         B. don’t play                 C. plays                         D. play

29. During break time, students in this school usually _____ books in the library.

A. reads                       B. are reading               C. read                          D. is reading

30. Look! They _______ and dancing over there.

A. sings                       B. sing                          C. is singing                 D. are singing