Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. opened B. wanted C. climbed D. stayed 2. A. lazy B. sticky C. supply D. baggy 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. 3. A. habitat B. athletics C. interview D. memory 4. A. minority B. expedition C. technology D. commitment 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 asked him how far was it to the station if I went there by taxi . A B C D One reason birds have been so successful is because of their able to escape from A B C D danger quickly. 7. The cooker who is in the kitchen doesn’t work anymore. 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. He went to a seaside resort because he was __________ on water-skiing. A. bright B. eager C. keen D. interested 9. It took him years to __________ the shock of his wife dying. A. take on B. get over C. go off D. put off 10. There is_______water in the well but not enough for everyone in the village. A. few B. a few C. little D. a little 11. He will not be __________ to vote in this year's election. A. old enough B. enough old C. as old enough D. enough old as 12. You don't seem very __________ about the party. Don't you want to go tonight? A. enthusiast B. enthusiastically C. enthusiasm D. enthusiastic 13. I've tried those tablets and they are not_______in helping me stop coughing. A. effective B. successful C. profitable D. helpful 14. He couldn't reach the goal, _______surprised me. A. who B. whom C. which D. that 15. You have cleaned your bike, ________? A. have you B. do you C. haven’t you D. don’t you 16. Why don’t you have your house _______? A. repainted B. repaint C. to repaint D. repainting 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. 17. Tom: "You've got a lovely singing voice, Mary." - Mary: " __________ ." A. It's all right. B. Congratulations! C. Thank you. D. No, thanks. 18. "Don't forget to do as I have told you." - “____________.” A. Yes, I won't B. Yes, I will C. No, I won't D. No, I will remember Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. 19. There has been no rain for a long time, so land is getting more and more barren. A. wet B. dry C. windy D. hot 20. With butterflies in his stomach, he waited for his job interview. A. Nervously B. Patiently C. Happily D. Courageously Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. 21. When you put on clothing or make-up, you place it on your body in order to wear it. A. take off B. look after C. wash up D. get on 22. The tendency to develop cancer, even in high-risk individuals, can be decreased by increasing the amount of fruit and vegetables in the diet. A. consuming B. growing C. lessening D. stopping Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) is a deadly disease. Science haven't found the (23)_________of this disease. SARS is dangerous because it develops quickly. Patients normally (24) _________ a high fever, a sore throat, and cough. Their body temperature is (25) _________ 38°C. Antibiotics cannot cure SARS, and scientists are looking for a (26) _________ to prevent the disease. Before they can find one, it is important to have a (27) _________ lifestyle. You should keep fit, have plenty of fresh air, and eat lot foods with vitamin C. 23. A. reason B. cause C. source D. ground 24. A. make B. take C. have D. receive 25. A. above B. below C. more D. on 26. A. treatment B. cure C. tablet D. vaccine 27. A. healthy B. rich C. wealthy D. strong 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. Do you ever think about what schools will be like in the future? Many people think that students will study most regular classes such as maths, science and history online. Students will probably learn these subjects anywhere using a computer. What will happen if students have problems with a subject? They might connect with a teacher through live video conferencing. Expert teachers from learning centres will give students help wherever they live. Students will still take classes in a school, too. Schools will become places for learning social skills. Teachers will guide students in learning how to work together in getting along with each other. They will help students with group projects both in and out of the classroom. Volunteer work and working at local businesses will teach students important life skills about the world they live in. This will help students become an important part of their communities. Some experts say it will take five years for changes to begin in schools. Some say it will take longer. Most people agree, though, that computers will change education the way TVs and telephones changed life for people all over the world years before. 28. What will happen if students meet difficulties with a subject? A. Teachers from learning centres will give them help through live video conferencing. B. They will meet their teachers in person for help with problems with the subject. C. They will telephone the teachers who are staying at the school to seek their help. D. Schools will organise a live video conference for teachers to help students with problems. 29. Students will still go to school to _____ . A. learn all subjects B. play with their friends C. use computers D. learn social skills 30. The main role of teachers in the future will be _____ . A. providing students with knowledge B. guiding students to learn computers C. helping students with group projects D. organising live video conferences 31. Students will learn important life skills through _______ . A. going to school every day B. taking online classes C. working in international businesses D. doing volunteer work 32. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Kids won’t have to go to school in the future. B. Computers will change education in the future. C. All classes will be taught online in the future. D. Teachers will help students from home in the future. Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions. 33. He is sorry he is not able to speak English well. A. He wishes he can speak English well. B. He wishes he could speak English well. C. He wishes he is able to speak English well. D. He wishes he was able to speak English well. 34. Tom passed the test easily. A. Tom have no difficulty passing the test. B. Tom has no difficulty passing the test. C. Tom had no difficulty passing the test. D. Tom didn’t have no difficulty passing the test. 35. Henry should have done his homework last night, but he watched TV instead. A. Henry didn’t do his homework last night because he was busy with the TV set. B. Henry watched TV last night instead of doing his homework. C. Henry did not watch TV last night because he had to do his homework. D. Henry did his homework while watching TV. 36. Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong founded Vinfast Automobile Company in 2017. A. Vinfast Automobile Company is founded by billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong in 2017. B. Vinfast Automobile Company was founded by billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong in 2017. C. Vinfast Automobile Company were founded by billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong in 2017. D. Vinfast Automobile Company has been founded by billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong in 2017. 37. Mr.Richards lost his job because he was late every day. A. If Mr.Richards were late every day, he would lose his job. B. If Mr.Richards had been late every day, he would have lost his job. C. If Mr.Richards weren't late every day, he wouldn't lose his job. D. If Mr.Richards hadn't been late every day, he wouldn't have lost his job. 38. The black dress is more expensive than the white one. A. The black dress is cheaper than the white one. B. The black dress is not as expensive as the white one. C. The white dress is not as expensive as the black one. D. The white dress is as expensive as the black one. 39. Although he was very tired, he agreed to play tennis. A. Despite of his tiredness, he was eager to play tennis. B. Tired as he was, he agreed to play tennis. C. Even if feeling tired, he agreed to play tennis. D. He was tired because he agreed to play tennis. 40. "John left here an hour ago," said Jane. A. Jane told me that John had left there an hour before. B. Jane said John left here an hour before. C. Jane told John to have left there an hour before. D. Jane told me that John to leave there an hour before. _____ The end _____