Mark the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 33. My written English is better than my spoken English.
A. My spoken English is not as well as my written English.
B. My spoken English is not as good as my written English.
C. My spoken English is as well as my written English.
D. My spoken English is as good as my written English.
Question 34. You won’t get into university without passing your exam.
A. Unless you pass your exam, you won’t get into university.
B. Unless you pass your exam, you will get into university.
C. If you pass your exam, you won’t get into university.
D. If you don’t pass your exam, you will get into university.
Question 35. Because of his hard work, he made a success of his business.
A. Because he works hard, he made a success of his business.
B. Because his hard work, he made a success of his business.
C. Because he works hard, he will make a success of his business.
D. Because he worked hard, he made a success of his business.
Question 36. I found the film rather boring.
A. I was boring with the film.
B. I was bored at the film.
C. I was bored with the film.
D. I was boring at the film.
Question 37. The wind was cold this morning but we went for a walk.
A. Despite the cold wind this morning, we went for a walk.
B. Despite of the cold wind this morning, we went for a walk.
C. Despite the wind was cold this morning; we went for a walk.
D. Despite the cold wind this morning, but we went for a walk.
Question 38. Traditional handicrafts are beautiful, so foreign tourists often buy them.
A. Since traditional handicrafts are beautiful, so foreign tourists often buy them.
B. Since traditional handicrafts are beautiful, foreign tourists often buy them.
C. Although traditional handicrafts are beautiful, foreign tourists often buy them.
D. Because traditional handicrafts are beautiful, so foreign tourists often buy them.
Question 39. The artisan moulded the clay so that he could make a mask.
A. The artisan moulded the clay so he could make a mask.
B. The artisan moulded the clay in order he could make a mask.
C. The artisan moulded the clay in order to make a mask.
D. The artisan moulded the clay because he could make a mask.
Question 40. How long have they made the conical hats?
A. When have they made the conical hats here?
B. When did they make the conical hats here?
C. When did they start making conical hats here?
D. When have they started making the conical hats here?
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
There are many (23) villages in Viet Nam, but Quat Dong village in Ha Noi is widely known (24) its products of high (25) .
Embroidery has been developing around here (26) the 17th century. In the past, local skilled artisans were chosen to make sophisticated embroidered (27) for the Vietnamese King, Queen and other Royal family members. The first man who taught the local people how to embroider was Dr. Le Cong Hanh, who lived during the Le dynasty. He learned how to embroider while on a trip to China as an envoy, and taught the villagers of Quat Dong upon his return.
Question 23. A. number B. exist C. embroidery D. population
Question 24. A. for B. border C. region D. place
Question 25. A. includes B. insists C. quality D. consists
Question 26. A. around B. over C. on D. since
Question 27. A. costumes B. tell C. name D. separate
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
In biology and ecology, the environment is all of the natural materials and living things on the Earth. This is also called the natural environment. Some people call themselves environmentalists. These people think that harmony with the environment is important. They think we must protect the environment. The important things in the environment that we value are called natural resources, for example, water, sunlight, and wind. These are renewable natural resources because they grow naturally when we use them. Non-renewable natural resources are important things in the environment that do not come back naturally, for example, oil, coal and natural gas.
Question 28.What does the world “environmentalists” in line 3 mean?
A. living things
B. people who protect the environment
C. people who destroy the environment
D. people who pollute the environment
Question 29. One example of renewable natural resources mentioned in the passage is……………..
A. sunlight B. coal C. oil D. natural gas
Question 30. One example of non-renewable natural resource is………………..
A. fish B. tree C. water D. coal
Question 31. All of the following things are renewable natural resource except…………………….
A. water B. natural gas C. sunlight D. wind
Question 32. What does the word “them” in line 8 refer to?
A. materials
B. environmentalists
C. renewable natural resources
D. non-renewable natural resources
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. In 1990, due to the change of the economic situation, Dong Ho paintings were difficult to sell and many quit their job.
A. craftsmen B. crafts C. craftsmanship D. craft unions
Question 6. The Van Phuc silk producers have expended their silk garment goods satisfy the varied demand for their silk.
A. so that B. in order to C. despite D. because
Question 7. Weaving mats in Dinh Yen, Dong Thap used to be sold in the “ghost” markets set up at night and operate up to early morning the government built a new market five years ago.
A. after B. as soon as C. when D. until
Question 8. I invited her to join our trip to Trang An but she _________________ my invitation.
A. turned up B. turned down C. gave up D. gave down
Question 9. Nowadays, Tan Chau artisans can produce silk of multiple colours they can meet customers’ demands.
A. but B. in order C. so D. so that
Question 10. Situated on the bank of the Duong river, the village was famous for the of making Dong Ho paintings.
A. manufacture B. activity C. craft D. production
Question 11. _________________ this hand-embroidered picture was expensive, we bought it.
A. Even B. Although C. However D. But
Question 12. Now, at the age of over 80, the artisan is leaving the craft to his descendants with the desire to this ancient craft.
A. change B. consider C. preserve D. reserve
Question 13. For that artisans, making the paintings is a career it supports the life of many generations of the family.
A. because of B. although C. so that D. because
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
Question 14. Do you think we can live in selling silk scarves as souvernirs?
A. can B. Do you think C. live in D. as souvernir
Question 15. At first life was difficult for me because of I didn’t understand English.
A. because of B. difficult C. At first D. understand
Question 16. The Arts Museum is a popular place of interesting in our city, isn’t it?
A. The Arts Museum B. isn’t it C. popular D. interesting
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 17. “Well done! That’s a very nice picture!” - “_________”
A. Thanks. It’s nice of you to say so. B. Wow. What’s a nice compliment!
C. Yes. I think so too. D. Right. I’ve painted a nice picture.
Question 18. “Must I finish my homework now?” - “_________”
A. Yes, you may. B. Yes, you need.
C. No, you can’t. D. No, you needn’t.
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. That is the most memorable holiday I have ever had.
A. unforgettable B. forgettable C. memorized D. memorial
Question 20. She was born and grew up in a well-known craft village.
A. unpopular B. famous C. local D. fame
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. She turned down their offer of the job.
A. refused B. denied C. disagreed D. accepted
Question 22. These pots and vases were made from artificial materials.
A. human B. man-made C. unnatural D. natural
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.
Not so many years ago, the word vitamin was known only to a few scientists. Today it is very widely used, and the importance of vitamins in our foods is common knowledge.
Vitamins are life - giving substances found in foods and are needed for the proper growth and general health of the body. The different kinds of vitamins are indicated by letters of the alphabet. At the present time, vitamins A, Bl, B2, c, D, E and G are known. A proper diet should contain a collection of foods in which all of these vitamins are present. Vitamins are also prepared and sold in tablet and capsule form.
Each vitamin has its particular work to do in the life - giving process. Vitamin B1, for example, benefits appetite and digestion. It also helps the body grow. Another vitamin helps the blood to clot, so that danger of bleeding to death in case of injury is lessened. Still another makes the eyes stronger of seeing at night. Airplane pilots need plenty of this vitamin. Scientists think vitamins may have some effect on keeping the hair from turning gray.
28. Which of the following is NOT directly stated in the article but is a reasonable conclusion from the reading?
A. Scientists have known about vitamins for centuries.
B. Vitamins are medicines given to cure diseases.
C. To get all the vitamins a person must eat a variety of foods.
D. A few people know the value of vitamins.
29. This article as a whole is about______.
A. diet in relation to health B. prevention of diseases
C. what vitamins are and what they do D. how scientists discovered vitamins
30. We know the name of vitamins through______.
A. the pictures B. the food
C. the letters of the alphabet D. the different tastes
31. The word “another” in the last paragraph refers to which of the following?
A. vitamin B. food C. diet D. medicine
32. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Vitamins can be taken only by eating the foods in which they are found.
B. Vitamins can be prepared in tablet and capsule form.
C. Vitamins have an important effect on health.
D. Each vitamin has its particular work to do
Đọc kĩ bốn câu thơ sau và trả lơi các câu hỏi bên dưới:
Kiều càng sắc sảo mặn mà
So bề tài sắc lại là phần hơn
Làn thu thủy nét xuân sơn
Hoa ghen thua thắm liễu hờn kém xanh
1. Chép chính xác những câu thơ còn lại để hoàn thiện đoạn thơ gợi tả vẻ đẹp của nàng Kiều. Qua đoạn thơ vừa chép, em thấy nàng Kiều có những vẻ đẹp gì ?
2. Vì sao nói nàng Kiều là nhân vật chính của tác phẩm nhưng trong văn bản có đoạn thơ trên, tác giả lại gợi tả vẻ đẹp của người em gái (nàng Vân) trước, rồi mới tả Kiều sau?
3. Khi tả nhan sắc của Kiều, Nguyễn Du tập trung gợi tả chi tiết nào? Vì sao tác giả lại lựa chọn chi tiết đó?
4. Trong đoạn thơ em vừa chép, dụng ý của tác giả trong câu “Hoa ghen thua thắm, liễu hờn kém xanh” là gì? Theo em có nên thay thế từ “hờn” bằng từ “buồn” được không?
5. Tìm 1 thành ngữ có trong đoạn thơ em vừa chép và nêu tác dụng của việc sử dụng thành ngữ đó trong đoạn.