Read the following passage mark the letter A, B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions:

ROOTED IN THE PAST

      Good manners are a treasure to the people who possess them, as well as to the community they live in. Manners are taught, learnt, and passed from generation to generation.

Even hundreds of years ago, children were taught to behave responsibly. They learnt to respect seniority. When they passed an object to another person, they had to use both hands. When they entered a room, they had to bow and greet the oldest person first. Boys learnt to work hard to support their families. Girls learnt to do housework, and to take care of others. Loyalty and honesty were highly appreciated. When they made a mistake, they would not let another person be punished for it. That would be cowardly and mean. They were taught that families were strong, and everybody should stick together in adversity.

Fortunately, many of these values have been well preserved. They have contributed to making the unique Vietnamese culture, and strengthening our society.

Question 28. Good manners are _______________________.

A. of great value B. of the community

C. traditional D. only for the old

Question 29. What was seen as a boy’s main duty?

A. to respect seniority B. to support his family

C. to do housework D. to share good things

Question 30. The sentence: ‘When they made a mistake, they would not let another person be punished for it,’ means they would _______________________.

A. deny their mistake B. admit their mistake

C. keep it a secret D. be punished

Question 31. The underlined word ‘they’ refers to _______________________.

A. tradition B. generations C. children D. seniority

Question 32.  ‘... cowardly and mean’ is used to describe _______________________ behaviour.

A. acceptable B. good C. proper D. unacceptable

Question 33. This passage is about_______________________.

A. people who possess good manners

B. what bad manners children in the past had

C. the preservation of bad values

D. good manners and their value

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.

Nowadays, transportation in Vietnam develops(23) ……………. with various kinds of transports and it is increasingly easier to travel to Vietnam from other countries and vice versa, as well as travel to other destinations in Vietnam. Travel in Vietnam is(24) ………….. than in the past. Means of transportation are (25)……………….. and convenient. The travel routes in Vietnam between big cities and tourist destinations are comfortable and hassle free as well. To both (26)…………….. and international tourists, they need local knowledge requirement for a decent level of comfort. With beautiful natural landscapes and predominantly rural areas, Vietnam is a beautiful country in Southeast Asia. Being one of the most densely (27)……………. nations in the south East Asia, main mode of transportation at Vietnam are buses, Rickshaw, and bicycles, etc. Besides, axis, cars or motorbikes are popular in Vietnam. 

Question 23.  A. rapid B. rapidly C. high D. highly

Question 24.  A. much more easy B. much easy

 C. much more easier D. much more easy

Question 25.  A. historic B. old C. relaxing D. comfortable

Question 26.  A. inside B. within C. domestic D. abroad

Question 27. A populated B. populate C. population D. popular

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: Mai: “I’ve won the first price in the English speaking contest”.

- Peter : “ _______” 

    A. Stay calm. Everything will be alright! B. Congratulation!

    C. If I were you I would get some sleep. D. I understand how you feel.

Question 18: Amy : My closest friend misunderstood me.

 - John: “ _______________”

    A. Well done!             B. If I were you I would get some sleep.

    C. Congratulation! D. I understand how you feel.

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 questions:

Question 19: They quickly read the questions and tried to find out the answers.

   A. complete            B. guess           C. offer                     D. discover

Question 20: The artisans in my village can earn enough money from sweater knitting to live.

   A. live on B. live up to C. live with D. live at       

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:

Question 21: Linh didn’t do very well in the exam. She felt worried. 

A. tense     B. depressed C. delighted D. frustrated

Question 22: There has been a significant change in the last decade

A. dramatic     B. considerable C. gradual D. slight

Mark the letter A, B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions:

Question 8: I ___________her since she _____ married. 

A. didn’t see/ got B. haven’t seen/ got C. don’t/ get D. hadn’t seen / got

Question 9: My sister enjoy ______ badminton because she wants _____ stronger.

A. playing/ be B. plays/ be C. playing/ to be D. plays/ being

Question 10: Please turn off ____ light when you leave _____ room. 

A. the/ the B. a/ a C. the/ a D. a/ the

Question 11: Air pollution has a bad influence _____ the environment.

A. at B. in C. on D. to

Question 12: You’ll feel you want more independence and ________

A. responsibility B. responsible C. responsive  D. responsively

Question 13: Bill was__________ about his exam result

A. disappoint B. disappointed C. disappointing D. disappointment

Question 14: _______ it was raining hard, he went out without a raincoat.

A. Despite B. In spite of C. However D. Although

Question 15: Nam didn't know________ to find more information about the course.

A. what    B. why              C. where    D. while

Question 16:  The two countries agreed to _____ full diplomatic relations

A. give up B. set up C. deal with D. over come

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8,0 points)

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. forest B. resort C. reason D. visit

Question 2: A. health B. speak C. each D. seat

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:

Question 3: A. generous B. suspicious C. constancy        D. sympathy 

Question 4: A. transfer B. publish C. accept      D. remind

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 5: If I will have to make a difficult decision , I will discuss it with my friends.

      A      B                 C   D

Question 6: I was listening to the radio last night when the door bell rings.

      A           B       C           D

Question 7:  Do you know how getting to the post office from here?

    A       B                 C           D 

Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways.
Question 37: It rained heavily. We went to school. (In spite of)
_________________________________________________________________________
Question 38: "Eat more fruits and vegetables", the doctor said to her (told)
_________________________________________________________________________
Question 39: I’m sorry I missed the film last night. (wish) 
_________________________________________________________________________
Question 40: I often went boating when I was young. (used)
_________________________________________________________________________

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one beginning with the given word
Question 33: This is the best computer I have ever used.
 I have _________________________________________________________________
Question 34:  I don’t have her number, so I don’t ring her up.
 If_____________________________________________________________________
Question 35: Nam cleaned the room yesterday.
 The room ______________________________________________________________
Question 36: “Did you watch me perform on TV two days ago?” he said to his mother.
 He asked  ____________________________________________________________

Read the following passage mark the letter A, B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions:ROOTED IN THE PAST      Good manners are a treasure to the people who possess them, as well as to the community they live in. Manners are taught, learnt, and passed from generation to generation.Even hundreds of years ago, children were taught to behave responsibly. They learnt to respect seniority. When they passed an object to another person, they had to use both hands. When they entered a room, they had to bow and greet the oldest person first. Boys learnt to work hard to support their families. Girls learnt to do housework, and to take care of others. Loyalty and honesty were highly appreciated. When they made a mistake, they would not let another person be punished for it. That would be cowardly and mean. They were taught that families were strong, and everybody should stick together in adversity.Fortunately, many of these values have been well preserved. They have contributed to making the unique Vietnamese culture, and strengthening our society.Question 28. Good manners are _______________________.A. of great value B. of the community C. traditional D. only for the oldQuestion 29. What was seen as a boy’s main duty?A.to respect seniority B.to support his family C.to do housework D.to share good thingsQuestion 30. The sentence: ‘When they made a mistake, they would not let another person be punished for it,’ means they would _______________________.A. deny their mistake B. admit their mistake C. keep it a secret D.be punishedQuestion 31.  ‘... cowardly and mean’ is used to describe _______________________ behaviour.A. acceptable B. good C. proper D. unacceptableQuestion 32. This passage is about_______________________.A. people who possess good manners B. what bad manners children in the past hadC. the preservation of bad values D. good manners and their value

Read the following passage mark the letter A, B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions:

ROOTED IN THE PAST

      Good manners are a treasure to the people who possess them, as well as to the community they live in. Manners are taught, learnt, and passed from generation to generation.

Even hundreds of years ago, children were taught to behave responsibly. They learnt to respect seniority. When they passed an object to another person, they had to use both hands. When they entered a room, they had to bow and greet the oldest person first. Boys learnt to work hard to support their families. Girls learnt to do housework, and to take care of others. Loyalty and honesty were highly appreciated. When they made a mistake, they would not let another person be punished for it. That would be cowardly and mean. They were taught that families were strong, and everybody should stick together in adversity.

Fortunately, many of these values have been well preserved. They have contributed to making the unique Vietnamese culture, and strengthening our society.

Question 28. Good manners are _______________________.

A. of great value B. of the community C. traditional D. only for the old

Question 29. What was seen as a boy’s main duty?

A.to respect seniority B.to support his family

C.to do housework D.to share good things

Question 30. The sentence: ‘When they made a mistake, they would not let another person be punished for it,’ means they would _______________________.

A. deny their mistake B. admit their mistake

C. keep it a secret D.be punished

Question 31.  ‘... cowardly and mean’ is used to describe _______________________ behaviour.

A. acceptable B. good C. proper D. unacceptable

Question 32. This passage is about_______________________.

A. people who possess good manners B. what bad manners children in the past had

C. the preservation of bad values D. good manners and their value

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.

Nowadays, transportation in Vietnam develops(23) ……………. with various kinds of transports and it is increasingly easier to travel to Vietnam from other countries and vice versa, as well as travel to other destinations in Vietnam. Travel in Vietnam is(24) ………….. than in the past. Means of transportation are (25)……………….. and convenient. The travel routes in Vietnam between big cities and tourist destinations are comfortable and hassle free as well. To both (26)…………….. and international tourists, they need local knowledge requirement for a decent level of comfort. With beautiful natural landscapes and predominantly rural areas, Vietnam is a beautiful country in Southeast Asia. Being one of the most densely (27)……………. nations in the south East Asia, main mode of transportation at Vietnam are buses, Rickshaw, and bicycles, etc. Besides, axis, cars or motorbikes are popular in Vietnam. 

Question 23.  A. rapid B. rapidly C. high D. highly

Question 24.  A.much more easy B. much easy

C. much more easier D. much more easy

Question 25.  A. historic B. old C. relaxing D. comfortable

Question 26.  A. inside B. within C. domestic D. abroad

Question 27. A populated B. populate C. population D. popular