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

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.

Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question 37. It took me 4 hours to read the first chapter of the book. (SPENT)

......................................................................................................................................

Question 38. He was so brave that he could tell her what he thought about her.     (IT)

......................................................................................................................................

Question 39. Is this car yours? (OWN)   

......................................................................................................................................

Question 40. We didn’t go to the theatre. We stayed at home. (INSTEAD OF)

......................................................................................................................................

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question 33. I would like my sister to improve her English speaking. 

I wish ...............................................................................................

Question 34. She has taught her children to play the piano for 4 years.

She started ......................................................................................

Question 35. The science librarian is more helpful than this history librarian.

The history librarian is .....................................................................................

Question 36. He prefers typing to writing by hand.   

He’d rather .......................................................................................................

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Situated on the central coast of Vietnam, which is famous for many beautiful beaches. Lang Co Beach, since June 2009, has become an official member of the “World’s most beautiful bays” club. Today, it is a popular destination for tourists in Vietnam, especially for those who love beach so much.

With the length of approximately 10 kilometres, Lang Co Beach located in Lang Co town, Phu Loc district, Thua Thien – Hue province is next to the National Highway 1A and near Hai Van Pass.

Lying on the most beautiful curve of the country, Lang Co has almost everything that the nature can offer: green mountains and tropical forests, smooth white sand, full of sunshine and cool, blue and clear sea as crystal, and the average temperature of 25°C in summer. It is an attractive destination for both domestic and international tourists in Vietnam. It is the third bay of Vietnam, after Ha Long and Nha Trang, named in the list of 30 most beautiful bays in the world.

It can be said that nobody can resist a beauty like Lang Co town. This small and peaceful town will give you the most relaxing time and many games at the beach. In addition, you will have a good time to enjoy the seafood with various kinds of shrimps, lobster, crab, butter-fish, mackerel fish, oysters, etc. and not far from the beach are some attractions such as Lang Co fishing village, Chan May scenery.

Lying on the “Central Heritage Road”, Lang Co is very close to other famous attractions such as the Imperial City of Hue, Hoi An Ancient Town, Son Tra Peninsula where the famous Son Tra Natural Reserve and beautiful beaches located, and so many more.

Question 28. Lang Co beach is located _________.

A 10 kilometres away from Hue

B. under Hai Van Pass

C. between Hoi An Ancient Town and Son Tra Peninsula

D. on the most beautiful curve of VN

Question 29. The most important reason why so many tourists come to Lang Co beach is that _______.

A. it is considered an ideal place for beach lovers

B. it is the third most beautiful beach in Vietnam

C. they can enjoy various kinds of seafood

D. they can come to the famous Son Tra Natural Reserve

  Question 30.All of the following are attractions of Lang Co Beach EXCEPT _______.

A. cool, blue and clear sea as crystal

B. its location on the “Central Heritage Road”

C. the National Highway 1A next to it

D. smooth white sand, and full of sunshine

  Question 31.We can infer from the passage that Lang Co Beach _______.

A. enjoys the harmony of nature and humans

B. is very hot during summer

C.is the most beautiful bay in the world.

D. is the first member of the “World ‘s most beautiful bays” club in Viet Nam.

  Question 32. Coming to Lang Co Beach, you can do all of the following activities EXCEPT _______.

A. visiting the nearby fishing village

B. enjoying seafood

C. relaxing and joining in beach games

D. sunbathing on many beautiful beaches

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word that best fits each numbered blank.

Living in Vietnam today (23)___________ greatly from the lifestyle of 100 years ago. People in the past mainly worked in agriculture (24)___________ today there are significantly less people working in this sector of the economy. These days, by comparison, people are more likely to be employed in manufacturing and tourism than in the rice fields. Moreover, Vietnam, which was (25)________ agrarian, is transforming into an entirely different country. While agriculture is still an important component of the Vietnamese economy, other enterprises are (26)________ an increasing amount of economic activity.

  However, along with the differences, similarities also exist. The people of Vietnam have retained many of the characteristics of their forefathers. The Vietnamese people are as friendly today as they were in the past. This is best exemplified in the way they welcome foreigners (27)__________ their unique country. Moreover, the resilience and determination of the people of Vietnam has not changed. The Vietnamese work collectively and happily towards the development of their country.

Question 23.    A. compare            B. differs     C. becomes D. offers

Question 24.    A. however            B. therefore     C. whereas D. when

Question 25.   A. traditionally       B. gradually     C. occasionally D. presently

Question 26.   A. grasping for       B. holding for  C. making up for D. accounting for

Question 27.   A. on             B. at     C. to D. for

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. Tom:  "In the past, marriages used to be arranged by parents"

Daisy:  " …..................……. ."

A. Sure. That's right B. I suppose it was

C. Really? I can't imagine that D. That's cool!

Question 18. Ba: You really must go to Hoi An to enjoy the full moon at Mid-autumn Festival.   

Lan:  "............................."

A. No, thank you B. Do you really know about it?

C. Yes, I won't go there D. Yes, that's what I've heard 

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 question.

Question 19. This year, more girls enrolled on courses in art and design.   

A. avoided B. inserted C. erased D. enlisted  

Question 20. It isn't necessary to bring skis as they are included in the package. 

A. bus B. table C. room D. container 

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 question.

Question 21. Family values are likely to pass down from generation to generation.

A. put down B. cut down C. go down D. hand down

Question 22. To an American, success is the result of hard work and self-reliance.

A. devotion B. industry C. laziness D. enthusiasm 

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. equip B. slight C. tile D. minor

Question 2. A. change B. brave C. labor D. aware 

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 the position of first stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3. A.  facility B. entertain C.  behavior D.  loudspeaker

Question 4. A.  dogsled B.  structure C.  downtown D. complex 

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 wish I ................. find the time to do more reading

A. may B. could C. will D. can

Question 9. All the best theatres and restaurants are ............. within a few minutes' walk of each other.

A. situated B. laid C. seated D. stood

Question 10. The new sports ................ has six tennis courts.

A. match B. complex C. medium D. game

Question 11. ............ by the sea, the country has the advantage of having a large coastal area.

A. Situating B. Stood C. Located D. Locating

Question 12. I suggest you ................ Ha Long Bay. It's very picturesque.

A. to visit B. visiting C. visited D. should visit

Question 13. The police catch the thief ............. the corner of Cascade and Plum Streets.

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

Question 14. It's .................... that the best time to visit Ha Noi is September.

A. believed B. worth C. rumored D. wondered

Question 15. I've just found 20 dollars in my pocket! -................................! 

A. How crazy B. That's right C. Thanks a lot D. How cool

Question 16. I wish I................. find the time to do more reading.

A. could B. will C. can D. may

Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways.

Question 37: Mary’s room is dirty. It is messy too. (not only.....but)

Question 38: The old house burned down last week. No one lived there.             (where)

Question 39: I don’t know anything about plumbing. I can’t fix the leak in the sink myself. (if)

Question 40: The dates of the exam need to change. All students can take it.   (in order)