I.          Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that best fits the blank space in each sentence or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase.

1.   I was very impressed _____ the efficiency of the staff.

      a. on                              b. by                                 c. to                                  d. in

2.   The project’s success depends _____ the support of everyone concerned.

      a. to                               b. for                                c. in                                  d. on

3.   This report is divided broadly _____ two parts.

      a. with                           b. in                                  c. into                               d. by

4.   They moved away five years ago, but we still _____.

      a. keep pace with          b. keep in touch               c. get out of                     d. take up on

5.   He failed the test because he didn’t follow his teacher’s _____.

      a. statements                 b. sentences                     c. lessons                          d. instructions

6.   US dollars are considered common _____ in international transactions.

      a. currency                    b. money                          c. value                            d. support

7.   Should all motorcyclists be _____ to wear helmets?

      a. interested                  b. dangerous                    c. impressed                     d. compulsory

8.   Lan and Maryam are pen pals. They _____ with each other twice a month.

      a. comprise                    b. touch                            c. correspond                   d. separate

9.   Since their argument there had been a strained _____ between them.

      a. friendliness               b. atmosphere                  c. instruction                    d. activity

10. Most visitors to Ha Noi came to visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum.

      a. impressive tomb       b. large house                  c. lasting memorial          d. nature trail

I. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage

Space leisure

For most of their time in orbit, astronauts are fully (1) __________ with repairs and scientific

experiments. But time for relaxation and recreation is essential. To reduce boredom, homesickness and isolation, astronauts are (2) __________to receive a weekly video telephone call from home, as well as daily email messages.

If boredom (3) __________, there are plenty of windows from which to admire the ever-changing (4) __________as the International space Station orbits the planet every 90 minutes. The crew enjoy searching for familiar landmarks, watching lightning flashes, and waiting for one of the (5) __________sunrises and sunsets.

There is a wide choice of leisure activities (6) __________crew members are (7) __________to take along their personal choice of entertainment. These range from chequers or chess sets to books and CDs or their own instruments.

Time (8) __________and bond together is essential for any crew. Meal times are generally set aside for periods of friendly get-togethers, and evenings often (9) the crew settling down to watch the (10)__________DVD movies.

Part 1: Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (0.25/each) Two of the most important holidays in the United States are Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day. The fourth of July marks the American declaration of independence from Britain. Most towns, big or small, celebrate the fourth of July with parades and fireworks. Families (25)……………..with barbecues or picnics. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in fall, on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a day (26)……………. people give thanks to the harvest. Most families (27)…………. a large dinner with roast turkey. (28)………… Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day are national holidays.

25. A. celebrating B. celebration C. celebrated D. celebrate

26. A. where B. which C. when D. in which

27. A. have B. buy C. help D. take

28. A. Besides B. Both C. Either D. Nor

IV. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

     English is the most important in the world today. A very large (21)______ of people understand and use English in many countries of the world.

   Indeed English is a very useful language. If we speak English we can go to any place or country we like. We shall not find it hard to (22) _______people understand what we want to say.

English also helps us to learn all kinds of subjects. Hundreds of books are published in English every day in many countries to teach people many useful things. The English language has, (23)_______, helped to spread ideas and knowledge to all the corners of the world. There is no subject that cannot be taught in English.

As English is used so much everywhere in the world, it has helped to make the countries in the world friendlier. The leaders of the world use English (24) _____one another. The English language has also helped to spread better understanding and friendship among countries of the world.

Lastly, a person who knows English is respected by people. It is for all these (25) ____that I want to learn English.

21. A. few                   B. deal                         C. amount                   D. number

22. A. get                    B. let                           C. persuade                 D. make

23. A. however           B. therefore                 C. athough                  D. otherwise

24. A. understand       B. understanding        C. to understand         D. understood

25. A. reasons             B. causes                     C. effects                    D. results

III/ Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

Two of the most important holidays in the United States are Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day. The fourth of July marks the American declaration of independence from Britain. Most towns, big or small, celebrate the fourth of July with parades and fireworks. Families (81) __________ with barbecues or picnics. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in fall, on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a day (82)__________people give thanks to the harvest. Most families (83)__________ a large dinner with roast turkey. (84)__________ Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day are national (85)__________.

81. A. celebrating           B. celebration       C. celebrate          D. celebrated        81…

82. A. where                  B. when                C. which               D. in which           82…

83. A. have                    B. buy                  C. help                 D. take                 83…

84. A. Besides                B. Both                C. Either               D. Nor                  84…

85. A. chances               B. months            C. holidays           D. times                85…

I.  Choose the word of phrase (A,B,C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence: (2,5pts)                            

1. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others:                             

      A. divide                      B. style                     C. river                            D. stripe

2. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others:

      A. religion                    B. pagoda                 C. design                           D. tunic

3. Let us pray __________ the homeless people.  

      A. for                             B. after                     C. on                         D. in

4. Many jazz trios consist __________ a piano, guitar and double bass.

      A. on                             B. for                        C. of                          D. to

5. Wearing seat belts in cars is __________ by law.

      A. adding                      B. optional                C. compulsory          D. religious

6. Although we are far away from each other, we will __________.

      A. keep in touch           B. say hello               C. keep together      D. keep on

7. The word jeans comes from a kind of material __________was made in Europe.

      A. whom                       B. that                       C. who                      D. where

8. She wanted to go to the mosque __________ she couldn’t.

      A. or                              B. and                      C. so                         D. but 

9. “You must be Yoko.”   - “__________________.”

      A. Please to meet you                                   B. Not at all

      C. That’s right. I am.                                      D. Don’t mention it.

10.  “Would you like to go and visit the museum tomorrow?”   - “ __________________.”

  A. That would be great.                                 B. I like to see it                 
  C. You must want it.                                       D. That right

II. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each sign.     (0,5 pt)

1.    What does the sign say?

A. Go this way                                    B. Roundabout

C. U- Turn                                   D. Recycle

2.    What does the sign say?

A. People ahead                                  B. Elderly people ahead

C. Hadicapped ahead                             D. People go this way

V. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

London’s Tower Bridge

      London’s Tower Bridge is one of the most famous (1)___  in the world. The bridge, designed (2)____(by) the architect Horace Jones together with John Wolfe Barry, was finally completed in 1894. It (3)____  11,000 tons of steel to build the framework of the 265-meter-long bridge. Over time, the bridge has become one of London’s most famous (4)_______.

      (5)______ photographs of the Tower Bridge is a favorite London tourist activity, but you can also go inside the bridge, (6)_____ you’ll have a magnificent view over London from the walkway (7)_____the two bridge towers.

      In 2014, glass floors were installed in the walkways, giving visitors another, unusual view from the bridge. The long glass floors, more than 40 meters above the river, allow you to (8)_____the traffic over the Tower Bridge from above. It is particularly (9)_____to see the bridge (10)___and close below your feet.

1.   A. bridges             B. bridge           C. tower               D. towers

2.   A. or                  B. and               C. as                            D. but

3.   A. took               B. built               C. brought               D. gave

4.   A. landscapes              B. views           C. symbols              D. scenes

5.   A. To take                   B. Take              C. To taking            D. Taking

6.   A. when             B. where                C. what               D. whose

7.   A. at                    B. on                 C. between                  D. in         

8.   A. consider                  B. follow         C. record              D. watch

9.   A. fascinate             B. fascinating   C. fascinated         D. fascination

10. A. opened            B. to open          C. open           D. be opened

Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

              COMMUNAL HOUSE (RONG HOUSE)

The Rong House can only be (1) in villages to the north of the Central Highlands, especially in Gia Lai and Kon Turn provinces. It is a large, imposing, beautifully decorated stilt house built (2) in the middle of the village. It is where community activities (3) , meetings, wedding ceremonies, or playing ceremonies. It is also the place for reception of guests. The Rong house of each ethnic group has its own architectural style, design, and decor. Yet there are shared (4) . In the village, it is often (5) house roofed with yellow-dried thatch leaves and having 8 big wood columns. The rafters are decorated with patterns of bright colour, depicting religious scenes, legendary stories about ancient heroes, stylized animals, and other familiar things of the village life. The most distinction of the decor of the Rong House is the (6) of  the  brilliant  God  of  Sun.  The  Rong  House  is  a  (7) of the culture of Central Highlanders, an age-old and stable culture. The bigger the house, the wealthier the village is. It is a (8) of the whole village.

1. A. found B. find C. to find D. finding

2. A. on B. in C. at D. under

3. A. happens B. take on C. take place D. occurs

4. A. features B. cultures C. customs D. designs

5. A. a big B. a bigger C. biggest D. the biggest

6. A. portrait B. photo C. image D. painting

7. A. signal B. sign C. symbol D. scene

8. A. design B. pride C. proud D. respect