1. A. boxes B. washes C. watches D. goes
2. A. manage B. massage C. coverage D. garbage
1. A. boxes B. washes C. watches D. goes
2. A. manage B. massage C. coverage D. garbage
1. A. boxes B. washes C. watches D. goes
2. A. manage B. massage C. coverage D. garbage
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions from 1 to 2.
Question 1: A. accent | B. factor | C. anniversary | D. variety |
Question 2: A. naked | B. helped | C. looked | D. reduced |
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. A. stopped B. laughed C. walked D. lasted
2. A. ocean B. cotton C. chopstick D. solid
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 the following questions.
3. A. festival B. argument C. benefit D. embroider
4. A. entrance B. handle C. demand D. measure
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. watches B. misses C. makes D. wishes
2 A. switched B. looked C. dumped D. attended
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. compulsory B. technology C. academic D. liminate
4. A. population B. government C. understand D. scientific
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.
5. I sometimes wish that I will have another car. would
A B C D
6. Your friends went to your native village last weekend, weren’t they?
A B C D
7. I asked him how far was it to the station if I went there by taxi
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.
8. My house _________in 1986.
A. is built B. was building C. was built D. has been built
9. The doctor _________me not to stay up too late at night.
A. advised B. suggested C. insisted D. forced
10. After he __________ his homework, he went to bed.
A. finishes B. finished C. has finished D. had finished
11 It looks very large and beautiful. It is _________house.
A. a seven-room B. a seven-rooms C. seven room D. seven rooms
12. If you get up early, you _________late.
A. weren't B. wouldn't be C. aren't D. won't be
13. It's very hot today. I wish I _________on the beach now.
A. am B. was C. were D. had been
14. When he lived in the city, he _________to the theater twice a week.
A. uses to go B. has gone C. used to go D. was going
15 My father asked us _________too much time playing computer games.
A. not to spending B. did not spend C. not to spend D. to not spent
16. If she ________ harder, she ________ get higher marks.
A. worked/ will B. works/ would C. worked/ could D. worked/ can
17. If I were a flower, I _________a sunflower.
A. was B. were C. will be D. would be
18. Nobody went to the party, _________?
A. does he B. do they C. didn’t they D. did they
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions from 11 to 12.
Question 11: A. tea B. hear C. clear D. near
Question 12: A. cognitive B. forbidden C. metropolitan D. cross
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 the primary stress in each of the following questions from 13 to 14.
Question 13: A. facility B. citadel C. delighted D. frustrated
Question 14: A. independence B. attraction C. picturesque D. artisan
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 15: It is hard for people of different ________ to get along in an extended family.
A. genders B. families C. generations D. blood
Question 16: My grandfather is the ________ oldest artisan in the village; Ngoc’s grandfather is the oldest.
A. second B. most C. one D. first
Question 17: Production methods in the village are normally _______ from ancestors to the younger generations.
A. passed up B. passed away C. passed out D. passed down
Question 18: He asked _______ it was too early to apply for the course.
A. for B. that C. when D. if
Question 19: I suggest _______these valuable things in high-security places.
A. putting B. to put C. put D. puts
Question 20: I can’t understand the French visitors. I wish I ______ French.
A. know B. will know C. knew D. have known
Question 21: An English - speaking contest _______ at my school next week.
A. will held B. holds C. will be held D. will hold
Question 22: Although it was raining heavily, ________
A. however he went out without a raincoat. B. but he went out without a raincoat.
C. he went out without a raincoat. D. so he went out without a raincoat.
Question 23: We arranged the meeting, but ________came.
A. anyone B. someone C. no one D. everyone
Question 24: You have never met Peter before, _______?
A. have you B. don’t you C. haven’t you D. do you
Question 25: In ________ 22nd SEA Games, Vietnam won ________ 158 gold medals.
A. the/ Ø B. a/ the C. the/ the D. Ø/ the
Question 26: That man, _______ is very poor, is standing in front of the hotel to ask for money.
A. whom B. who C. whose D. that
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 from 27 to 28.
Question 27: She lost her temper with a customer and shouted at him.
A. felt worried B. kept her temper
C. had a temperature D. became very angry
Question 28: I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.
A. pretty high B. reasonable C. wonderful D. acceptable
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 from 29 to 30.
Question 29: Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honor the check.
A. fake B. similar C. different D. genuine
Question 30: The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures.
A. beneficial B. physical C. damaging D. severe
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 from 31 to 32.
Question 31: John: “I didn’t pass my driving test.”
Anna: “________!”
A. That was nice of you B. So poor
C. Congratulations D. Better luck next time
Question 32: Peter: “How lovely your cats are!”
Linda: “_______”
A. Can you say that again? B. I love them, too.
C. Really? They are. D. Thank you. It’s nice of you to say so.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions from 33 to 35.
Question 33: Mai went to the Student Support Office although she wanted to get some advice.
A. wanted B. advice C. although D. went
Question 34: I am confident that life in the country has improved significant in the last five years.
A. the last B. confident that C. significant D. country
Question 35: There was an interesting news on the radio about the earthquake in Japan.
A. about the earthquake B. on
C. was D. an interesting news
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 from 36 to 40.
I have been traveling to different parts of my country, and I have learnt a lot about interesting lifestyles and customs. Once, I (36) _______ to the Northwestern places of the country. In many ethnic villages I went to, I was impressed by some of their beautiful traditional customs. For instance, most of the villagers lived in (37) _______ families, and they held a close relationship among family members. In addition, young people always
showed their respect for their ancestors and for elderly people. People (38) ______ also willing to give a hand when someone was in need. Members of the family helped one another with household chores as well as with farm work. While men were working on the fields, women (39)_______ the household chores. While we were staying there, the villagers always (40) ______ us a helping hand and invited us to have dinner with their families on special occasions. In short, I highly valued the close ties in human relationship shown in the villagers’ ways of living.
Question 36: A. went B. have gone C. had gone D. go
Question 37: A. widen B. extended C. enlagre D. extend
Question 38: A. will be B. are C. have been D. were
Question 39: A. were doing B. did C. are doing D. had done
Question 40: A. had given B. will give C. give D. gave
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 from 41 to 45.
Halloween is one of the most famous holidays in the U.S., and it is on October 31st. People carve pumpkins and make funny faces on them. These are called “Jack - O - Lanterns”. On October 31st, children wear a special costume such as a witch, ghost, or clown. They go to many houses and they knock on the door saying, “Trick or Treat!”. It means that if people don’t give them a treat, they will play some kind of trick on the household. So, usually people give candy to them. I carved my first Halloween pumpkin at my Friendship Family’s house. First, I cut open the top of the pumpkin and pulled the seeds out. It was not good for me because it was sticky and smelled bad. I had never carved a pumpkin, so it was interesting for me.
Next, I carved the eyes and the mouth. I put a candle inside. It was very beautiful, so I was happy. I had a good experience because I learned one new idea about American culture by taking part in it. I think Halloween is an American interesting holiday which involves all family members and neighbors too!
Question 41: Which is NOT true about a Jack - O - Lantern?
A. You fill it with treats for children
B. You might smell something bad when you make it
C. You should have a knife to make it
D. You should light a candle inside it to make it beautiful
Question 42: What is the third step in making a Jack - O - Lantern?
A. Pull out the seeds B. Carve the face
C. Cut open the top of the pumpkin D. Put a candle inside
Question 43: What is the first step in making a Jack - O - Lantern?
A. Carve the face B. Pull out the seeds
C. Put a candle inside D. Cut open the top of the pumpkin
Question 44: When is Halloween celebrated?
A. Between Christmas and Valentine’s Day B. During the Fall
C. It is on the last day of October D. About 3 months before Christmas
Question 45: Which is true about Halloween?
A. Children rarely say, “Trick or Treat!”
B. Children receive gifts from their parents.
C. A witch, a ghost or a clown may come to your door.
D. Stores seldom sell many costumes, pumpkins and candles.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions from 46 to 48.
Question 46: Invitations were sent out as soon as the date of the conference was chosen.
A. Choose the date of the conference before sending out invitations.
B. Hardly had the date of the conference been chosen when invitations were sent out.
C. Before sending out invitations, the date of the conference was chosen.
D. After choosing the date of the conference, invitations were sent out.
Question 47: “You’d better not lend them any more money”, said Alice.
A. Alice advised me had better not lend them any more money.
B. Alice advised me not lend them any more money.
C. Alice advised me not to lend them any more money
D. Alice advised me better not lend them any more money.
Question 48: The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was rough.
A. The sea was too rough for the children couldn’t go swimming.
B. The sea was so rough that the children could go swimming.
C. The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming.
D. The sea was rough enough for the children to go swimming.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions from 49 to 50.
Question 49: He did not work hard. He failed the exam.
A. However hard he worked, he failed the exam.
B. If he had worked hard, he would have passed the exam.
C. Unless he had worked hard, he would have failed the exam.
D. Even though he failed the exam, he didn’t work hard.
Question 50: The demand was so great. They had to reprint the book immediately.
A. They demanded that the book be reprinted immediately.
B. They demanded to reprint the book immediately.
C. So great was the demand that they had to reprint the book immediately.
D. The book would be reprinted immediately since the demand was great.
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. grill B. garnish C. dip D. slice
2. A. safari B. stalagmite C. lag D. package
3. A. explore B. environment C. resort D. expedition
4. A. financial B. responsive. C. applicant. D. breadwinner
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.
5. A. garnish | B. shallot | C. sprinkle | D. starter |
6. A. tender | B. simmer | C. salad | D. arrange |
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. know B. cook C. kite D. like
Question 2: A. wanted B. washed C. needed D. visited
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.
9. A. collapsed B. dropped C. embroidered D. washed
10. A. thunderstorm B. therefore C. earthquake D. north
11. A. saving B. separate C. decorate D. pants
12. A. flood B. noodle C. choose D. foodstuff
SECTION C: Grammar and Vocabulary (3.0 pts)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the appropriate answer to each of the following questions.
13. What would you do if you ________ one billion pound now?
A. have B. have had C. had D. would have
14. Food and medical supplies ________ to the flooded villages this morning.
A. are delivered B. were delivered
C. have been delivered D. delivered
15. Tom: “Congratulations on your winning!” – John: “___________”
A. Thank you. B. You are welcome. C. What a pity! D. I’m sorry.
16. Since Van arrived in the United States, he ________ a lot about life on a farm.
A. learns B. learnt C. will learn D. has learnt
17. People made jean cloth completely from cotton ________ the 18th century.
A. since B. at C. on D. in
18. Thuy’s grandmother never misses a single weather forecast on TV, ________?
A. does she B. doesn’t she C. has she D. did she
19. Mrs. Binh asked Lam how he ________ to school every day.
A. did go B. goes C. went D. has gone
20. Not many people went to see the film; ________, it received good reviews from critics.
A. although B. however C. therefore D. but
21. Mark suggested ________ a taxi to the park after we walked too long.
A. to take B. taking C. take D. took
22. Lan: “You look beautiful today. I like your new hair style.” – Hoa: “___________”
A. Oh, well done. B. Shall I? Thanks.
C. It’s nice of you you say so. D. I feel interesting to hear that.
23. There is raw sewage, which is pumped ________ into the sea.
A. directly B. direct C. direction D. indirect
24. Our mother usually holds big parties ________ our birthdays and national holidays.
A. welcome B. celebrate C. congratulate D. decorate
SECTION D: Reading comprehension (2.0 pts)
Part 1- Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 t0 28. (1.0 pt)
English is widely spoken around the world. In every region, there are various distinct ways of pronunciation and speaking, these are called accents. One of the most well-known English accents in the world is British. Many people consider British accent to be the best accent (25) ________ it shows intelligence and cleverness. However, linguists, people (26) ________ study languages, said that there is no such thing as a British accent. British people don’t always have the same accent. The British Isles (27) ________ four different countries in which there is a host of regional accents. Even in the city of London, people from different (28) ________ backgrounds have their own way of speaking.
25. A. although B. because C. so D. therefore
26. A. which B. whom C. whose D. who
27. A. distinguish B. establish C. consist of D. come from
28. A. economic B. economy C. economically D. economizing
Part 2- 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 following questions (from 29 t0 32). (1.0 pt)
Earthquake is a violent shaking of the ground; it is caused by the collision of the Earth’s outer layers. Earthquake is one of the most dangerous natural disasters to mankind. The casualties and damages caused by earthquake can be huge even when the earthquake lasts only a few seconds. In 2004, a 9.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Indian Ocean creating a series of tsunamis. It’s the third largest earthquake ever recorded and lasted more than 10 minutes. Waves caused by the earthquake reached the height of 30 meters. This event is one of the deadliest natural disasters in history. By the time it was over, more than 250,000 people had been killed and many coastal regions in Indonesia and nearby countries had been completely destroyed. Impact of this natural disaster is still felt till this day.
29. Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?
A. Most Dangerous Natural Disasters. B. Impacts of Natural Disasters.
C. A dangerous Natural Disaster. D. An Oceanic Disaster.
30. Which natural disaster is caused by the earthquake in the Indian Ocean in 2004?
A. A tsunami killing 200,000 people.
B. A number of long high sea waves coming to the land.
C. A wave of 30-meter height.
D. A 9.2-magnitude tsunami.
31. Which of the following is NOT true about the earthquake in the Indian Ocean in 2004?
A. The earthquake happened in over 10 minutes.
B. There were 250,000 victims of this disaster.
C. The earthquake reached 9.2 magnitudes.
D. All Asian countries were damaged by the earthquake.
32. The word “destroyed” in the paragraph is the best replaced by ________.
A. damaged B. collapsed C. evacuated D. caused
Ex 1: 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. fabulous B. variety C. affordable D. negative
2. A. delighted B. decision C. advice D. helpline
3. A. classmate B. missing C. embarrass D. pressure
4. A. weave B. treat C. thread D. team
5. A. drumhead B. sculpture C. urban D. up
6. A. reliable B. metropolitan C. medium D. determine
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 from 11 to 12.
1: A. spread B. research C. pleasant D. breadwinner
2: A. facilitate B. financial C. dominance D. multinational
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 the primary stress in each of the following questions from 13 to 14.
3: A. burden B. magnificent C. safari D. promote
4: A. externally B. responsive C. astronomy D. parabolic
Choose the best option.
5. When I turned up, the town hall was already_______of teenagers.
A. full B. packed C. crowded D. jammed
6. She turned_______ the new job in New York because she didn't want to move.
A. on B. down C. off D. up
7. This city has one of the most_______ underground rail networks in the world.
A. efficient B. fashionable C. cosmopolitan D. fascinated
8. Paul used to play games all day when he was in college. He wishes he ____ his time.
A. doesn't B. hasn't wasted C. didn't waste D. hadn't wasted
9. She's a very _____ speaker. Everybody listens with great interest whenever she speaks.
A. impressive B. similar C. convenient D. industrial
10. I had to buy a new washing machine because it would not have been ______ to get my old one repaired.
A. economical B. compulsory C. interactive D. time-consuming
11. No one phoned while I was out,…………………?
A. did they B. didn’t they C. did he D. didn’t he
12. There won’t be any trouble with you,………………?
A. will there B. will it C. will they D. won’t they
13. It is one of the most…….people I have ever met. He never says anything interesting.
A. bore B. bores C. boring C. bored
14. David’s house is twice…………..mine.
A. bigger from B. as big as C. as big so D. more big than
15. Poverty is a problem in some cities………..whole families can only afford to live in one room.
A. when B. where C. even D. if
