Question 1: A. edition B. educate C. graduate D. procedure
Question 2: A. promoted B. imitated C. determined D. operated
Mark the letter A, B, C or D 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. promote B. confuse C. rescue D. compose
Question 4: A. average B. instruction C. dominant D. decorate
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: | The man ______ I introduced you to last night is thoughtful . |
| A. whom | B. that | C. Ø | D. all are correct |
Question 6: | Add a pinch of ________ to the mixture and stir well. |
| A. salt | B. eggs | C. sauce | D. salads |
Question 7: | Danang is _____ city in Vietnam where _____ International Firework Festival is held annually. |
| A. a - a | B. the - the | C. the - a | D. a - the |
Question 8: | If he ________ his English skills, he would easily get a job. |
| A. is improving | B. improved | C. improves | D. had improved |
Question 9: | Is Day River ________ longest river in this area? |
| A. an | B. a | C. Ø | D. the |
Question 10: | He often ________ his teacher’s accent. |
| A. imitated | B. imitating | C. imitation | D. imitates |
Question 11: | ________ does “baggage” mean? - “ ________ it up in the dictionary”. |
| A. Which/ See | B. That/ Find | C. What/ Find | D. What/ Look |
Question 12: | Reading is the best way to ________ your vocabulary in any language. |
| A. improve | B. raise | C. increase | D. put up |
Question 13: | Con Dao has not only prisons but also ________ natural landscapes. |
| A. extreme | B. shocking | C. stunning | D. surprising |
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 14: | All the passengers are required to remain seated for some minutes after the downtouch.
A B C D |
Question 15: | If it were not for his bad hand-writing, his essay would be one of the most
A B
interesting one to read.
C D |
Question 16: | Last year, she had spent approximately 15 million VND on the holiday with her best
A B C D
friend in Korea. |
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: – “Can you come and give me a hand, Nam?” - “_____.”
A. OK. Wait for me for a while B. Sorry. I don't have anything to give you
C. Fine. I can come with you now D. No. I cannot hand it back to you
Question 18: - "It's well worth going to Ha Long Bay. It's very picturesque." -“_____.”
A. No. I'm not going there next month. B. This is the first time I've ever been there.
C. I've gone to Ha Long Bay. D. Yes, that's what I've heard.
Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 19: When you are in difficult situations, you will need adult support and guidance to make informed decisions and overcome stress.
A. operation B. development C. change D. instruction
Question 20: As a teenager, you should learn how to develop healthy habits.
A. create B. take risk C. deal with D. cooperate
Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 21: Mathematics is a compulsory subject in all Vietnamese high schools.
A. difficult B. changeable C. optional D. interesting
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
Read the following text and choose the best answer for the questions below.
New York has Central Park; London has Hyde Park, while Kuala Lumpur has its own piece of green belt amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. It's an ideal place for a leisurely stroll in a tranquil setting, all without having to leave the city. The Lake Gardens was created by Sir Alfred Venning, who persuaded the ruling government to allow him to turn a swamp land into rambling trails with man-made lakes, spanning 60 hectares. However, as the city expanded, the Lake Gardens reduced in size. However, it is still a sizeable area and boasts of more than just grass and water within its grounds.
For example, the gardens incorporate the National Monument, Bird Park, Hibiscus Garden as well as Malaysia's Parliament House.Additionally, Carcosa Seri Negara is on a hilltop overlooking the Lake Gardens. Today, the nineteenth-century British colonial mansion has been converted into an exclusive hotel.
Question 23: According to the passage, what do New York, London and Kuala Lumpur have in common?
A. They each have a lake in the city.
B. They each have a swamp land in the city.
C. They each have a park in the middle of the city.
D. They each have a 60-hectare garden in the city.
Question 24: The underlined word "tranquil" in the first paragraph probably means_____
A. ideal B. peaceful C. sizeable D. noisy
Question 25: In the Lake Gardens, you can visit the following spaces EXCEPT_____.
A. Hyde Park B. the Bird Park C. the Hibiscus Garden D. the National Monument
Question 26: Over time, the Lake Gardens has become smaller because_____.
A. it is swampy B. of development C. of the heat and noise D. it is getting overpopulated
Question 27: The Carcosa Seri Negara is now a_____.
A. park B. museum C. mansion D. hotel
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.
Scientists and doctors say that about 55 million Americans are too fat. Why is this? One (28)______is the kind of food Americans eat. Many Americans like "fast foods". These foods (such as hamburgers and ice-cream) often have fattening things in them. (29)______cause is the way Americans eat. They often eat little snacks between regular meals. These extra foods (30)______ extra fat on the body. A third cause is that they do not take enough exercise. Americans like driving everywhere instead of walking. They often have (31)______ to do a lot of the work for them. Some Americans are also too heavy (32)______health problems. But for most of those 55 million people, the problem is the American lifestyle.
Question 28: A. way B. source C. cause D. ground
Question 29: A. Other B. Another C. The other D. Others
Question 30: A. add B. put C. include D. make
Question 31: A. equipment B. machines C. vehicles D. tools
Question 32: A. instead of B. in spite of C. according to D. because of
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 33: My mother is very busy with her work at the office. She still takes good care of us.
A. In spite of being very busy with her work at the office, my mother takes good care of us.
B. Because my mother is very busy with her work at the office, she takes good care of us.
C. My mother is so busy with her work at the office that she cannot take good care of us.
D. My mother is too busy with her work at the office to take good care of us.
Question 34: The tree should be cut down. Its branches are dead.
A. The tree whose branches are dead should be cut down.
B. The tree its branches are dead should be cut down.
C. The tree where the branches of which are dead should be cut down.
D. A and C are correct.
Mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate a meaningful sentence from the words and phrases given.
Question 35: The English couple / live / next / us / fluent / Vietnamese.
A. The English couple who live next to us are fluent in Vietnamese.
B. The English couple who lives next to us is fluent in Vietnamese.
C. The English couple who live next to us are fluent at Vietnamese.
D. The English couple who lives next to us is fluent at Vietnamese.
Question 36. I / move / new school / English / taught / native teachers.
A. I moved to a new school which English is taught by native teachers.
B. I moved to a new school which English is taught with native teachers.
C. I moved to a new school where English is taught by native teachers.
D. I moved to a new school where English is taught with native teachers.
Mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 37: Tom lives in the area affected by air pollution, so he has breathing problems.
A. If John didn't live in the area affected by air pollution, he wouldn't have breathing problems.
B. Tom will have breathing problems if he lives in the area affected by air pollution.
C. If Tom lived in the area affected by air pollution, he would have breathing problems.
D. Tom won't have breathing problems if he doesn't live in the area affected by air pollution.
Question 38: “Have you seen my gloves anywhere, Eric?” asked Mrs. Noble.
A. Mrs. Noble asked Eric if he has seen her gloves anywhere.
B. Mrs. Noble asked Eric if has he seen her gloves anywhere.
C. Mrs. Noble asked Eric if he saw her gloves anywhere.
D. Mrs. Noble asked Eric if he had seen her gloves anywhere.
Question 39: I don’t remember that I met him in London.
A. I remember not meeting him in London.
B. I remember to meet him in London.
C. I remember meeting him in London.
D. I don’t remember meeting him in London.
Question 40: If you practice harder, you will have better results.
A. The harder you practice, the best results you will have.
B. The more hardly you practice, the better results you will have.
C. The hardest you practice, the most results you will have.
D. The harder you practice, the better results you will have.
