V. One of the four underlined parts marked A, B, c, D in each sentence is not correct in standard English. Identify them.

46. Passengers are required (A) to arrive to (B) the gate fifteen minutes before (C) departure time (D).

47. Increases in the prices (A) of basic goods (B) were being announced (C) yesterday by (D) the Minister of Trade.

48. We were pleased to discover (A) that the service awards (B) were going to be presented (C) from (D) the director himself.

49. Please remain in (A) your assign seats (B) until (C) the instructor dismisses (D) the class.

50. Even (A) you are unsure of (B) the standard procedures in any situation (C), please don't hesitate to consult with (D) your supervising manager.

51. There is a coffee shop (A) located (B) on the second floor that is open (C) for breakfast and lunch and close (D) at 3:30.

52. We have always believed (A) that honesty is best policy (B) in personal (C) as well as professional (D) matters.53. The nutritionist told him to avoid eating (A) lots of carbohydrates, focus having (B) more protein-rich foods (C) and green vegetables, and remember to drink (D) at least eight glasses of water a day.

54. Cotton (A) is one of the most popular (B) fiber (C) used to make (D) clothes.55. Two unique features (A) of the Arctic they are (B) lack of (C) precipitation and permanently (D) frozen ground.

I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in the same line.

1. A. marble B. particular C. participate D. spark

2. A. simplify B. envy C. lifestyle D. psychology

3. A. champagne B. change C. challenge D. teacher

4. A. bough B. freight C. weigh D. cough

5. A. imitate B. expectation C. fathom D. nature 

II. Choose the correct answer A, B, c, or D to complete each of the following sentences.

6 . ____ a wrong number, it is important to apologize before hanging up.

A. To dial B. Dialing C. If you dial D. If it is dialed

7. Paul Samuelson was the first American to win the Nobei Prize in ______.

A. economy B. economic C. economics D. economical

8. Pilots who prepare for military careers train on the ground ______ in the air.

A. good as B. well as C. as good as D. as well as

9. Beethoven's nephew became his pupil, but this relationship turned out _____.

A. bad B. badly c. worst  D. more badly

10. Dolphins and whales are mammals that ______ lives in water.

A. spend their entire B. their entire

C. spend there entirely D. spending their entire

11. He'll soon forget ______ in the accident.

A. having involved B. being involved C. to involve D. to be involved

12. There is ______habitable land than there used to be because of extensivedevelopment by humans.

A. fewer B: less C. more D. little

13. Thanks to the invention of labor-saving _____ , domestic chores are no longer a burden.

A. devices B. things C. equipments D. furnitures

14. We should take measures to protect the _____ species on this Red List.

A. last B. outstanding C. dying D. remaining

15._____ school leavers go to Vocational Schools than before.

A. Less B. Far more C. Many D. Lots more16. The President of the club is going to ______ a speech.

A. take B. talk C. deliver D. say

17 . ______ hard he tries, he never seems able to do the work satisfactorily.

A. Whatever B. Even though

C. Although very D. No matter how18. She eats too much and is now suffering from ______

A. weighty B. underweight C. overweight D. weightlessness

19. People with very _____ skin shouldn’t go sunbathing for long periods.

A. sensitive B. sensible C. senseless D. sensed

20. Anne was taken _______ when the doorbell rang, as she wasn’t expecting anyone.

A. by chance B. by accident C. by mistake D. by surprise

21. Alan won first ______ in the tennis tournament.

A. medal B. prize C. reward D. award

22 - "Have you written to John yet?"

- "No, I didn't know his address; ____ I would have written to him."

A. because B. otherwise C. consequently D. therefore

23. The Olympic Games are given ______ television coverage.

A. worldwide B. wide-world C. world widely D. world over

24. - “Alice, do you think I could use your calculator for some minutes?”

- "______"

A. No, you couldn’t B. Yes, I do

C. I hope not D. Please go ahead25. - “______” - “Well, yes. I’d like to buy a laptop."

A. Do you look for something?

B. Good morning. Can I help you?

C. Excuse me. Do you want to buy it?

D. Can you help me buy something?III. Fill each of the numbered blanks with the correct word from the list given.Almost     -    cracks       -      its         -        Suchthemselves      -       which       -       rise         -       repeatedspectacular           -            Most        -       them        -        violentA volcano is an opening in the earth’s surface through (26) ......... lava, hot gases, and rock fragments erupt. (27).......... an opening occurs when melted rock from deep within the earth blasts through the surface. (28) ........... volcanoes are atop mountains, particularly cone-shaped mountains. The mountains (29) ........... are also called volcanoes.

Eruptions of volcanic mountains are (30) ........... sights. In some eruptions, huge fiery clouds (31) .......... over the mountain, and glowing rivers of lava flow down (32) ......... sides. In other eruptions, red-hot ash and cinders shoot out the mountaintop, and large chunks of hot rock are blasted high into the air. A few eruptions are so (33) ...... that they blow the mountain apart.

Some eruptions occur on volcanic islands. Such islands are the top of volcanic mountains that have been built up from the ocean floor by (34) ........... eruptions. Other eruptions occur along narrow (35)...........in the ocean floor.

IV. Give the correct form of the words given to complete the following passage.Tornados are one of the most dangerous kinds of storm on Earth. Although they do not last long, they can strike with extreme (36. violent) ..................... travelling at speeds of up fifty miles per hour. The (37. wide) .................... of most tornados is about five hundred feet, but in (38. exception) .................... circumstances they can be up to a mile wide and travel huge distances, (39. possible) .................... hundreds of miles. The reasons why they spin remain (40. mystery) ................... but we know that tornados can form when columns of air below thunderclouds start rising. Their (41. strong) .................. is increased by (42. circle) .................... winds. In the Southern hemisphere, they always spin in a (43. clock) ....................direction, while in the North it is the opposite. At the centre of the tornado the air (44. press) ............. is extremely low, so the wind rushing in at hundreds of miles an hour has the effect of a(n) (45. credible) ................... powerful vacuum cleaner on dirt andsolid objects on the ground below.

VIII. Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined parts in each of the following sentences.76. The man who hunted animals illegally was arrested by the authorities last week.A. poacher B. breeder c. hunter D. robber77. The panda does not have the natural ability to take care of its young.A. knowledge B. instinct c. talent D. skill78. Birds move to another place when the weather changes.A. transfer B. wander c. roam D. migrate79. Members from the World Wide Fund have worked very hard and energetically without stopping to prevent plants and animals from becoming extinct.A. tirelessly B. effortlessly c. convincingly D. endlessly80. Martin has a great love for astronomy and space travel.A. delight B. obsession c. passion D. excitement81. The solar system consists of a group of planets that move in a circular manner around the sun.A. surround B. curve c. orbit D. turn82. To ensure that the public receives the correct information about the products advertised, the advertisements are examined and any offensive and incorrect statements are taken out accordingly.A. censored B. criticized c. condemned D. concealed83. This colorful poster of the new amusement park is meant for young children.A. provides for B. stands for c. supplies to D. caters to84. The robots failed to work properly so it was sent back to the dealer.A. malfunctioned B. collapsed c. crashed D. blundered85. An air conditioners regulates the air in the room so that it remains the same no matter what the temperature outside is.A. high B. low c. corflinuous D. constant

88. I ne vandai escaped wnen he realized that he had been spotted.A. made up B. made away c. made out D. made off87. When Mrs Brown saw William and me arguing, she intervened and asked us what happened.A. stepped on B. stepped out c. stepped in D. stepped up88. “Don’t worry. You’ll be given more than enough time to finish the test”. Mrs. White told her class.A. much B. ample c. abundant D. satisfactory89. There was a long period without rain in the countryside last year so the harvest was poor.A. famine B. plague c. drought D. epidemic90. The survivors of the shipwreck were stranded on an island for a week before they were rescued.A. marooned B. deserted c. abandoned D. isolated(conquer vocabulary)

II. Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences.6. Let me make a _______ of the document before I give it to you.-A. duplicate B. forgery C. extra D. imitation7. The government _______ a large group of illegal workers last night.A. expelled B. deported C. displaced D. exported8. The famous actress was_______as the lead in the new film.A. cast B. headed C. assigned D. played9. Huong ______ so much perfume on herself that everyone around her continues to sneeze.A. dyes B. sprays C. soaks D. drenches10. Linh does a very good ________ of our teacher. Her behavior and smile are exactly the same as her.A. impression B. impersonation C. imitation D. sensation11. To ________ more knowledge, you should read aný travel a lot.A. heighten B. extend C. broaden D. lengthen

12. We need more volunteers during the _______ season.A. highest B. summit C. peak D. vertex13. The teacher has a/an _______ that his student is not telling him the truth about why she was absent from school yesterday.A. hunch B. idea C. thought D. notion14. I’m afraid that the lift is out of _______ so we should walk up stair.A. order B. function C. practice D. question15. To go to the USA, we need a visa _______ as passport.A. in addition B. together C. as well D. besides16. How can they ________ out together what they have to do if they never discuss together.A. come B. find C. work D. make17. She pride herself ________ being the winner of the competition.A. in B. with C. about D. on18. The doctor gave the patient a/an _____ examination to discover the cause of his collapse.A. universal B. thorough C. whole D. complete19. I _______ you that I had no intention of offending you.A. convince B. persuade C. guarantee D. assure20. I insist _____ your telling me the truth.A. with B. of C. from D. on

V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the mistake out of the four underline parts in the following sentences.61. Because (A) his mother has got sick (B). Hoang has no choice however (C) to cook on his own (D).

62. People' are not satisfied (A) with, compensation so (B) they organize (C) a meeting in order that (D) discuss.

63. You have browsed (A) the Internet since (B) an hour and a quarter (C), stop and take a rest (D).

64. lt' s (A) comfortable sitting (B) in a peaceful café (C) and listen to music (D).65. Gold or silver (A) bullion serve into (B) commerce as mediums of exchange all (C) over the world (D).

66. Mai thinks that (A) Thai food (B) is delicious (C) than Chinese (D) food.

67. Chau has (A) written many short stories (B) when (C) she left university (D).

68. Even though (A) she looks (B) very young, she is twice older than (C) my twenty-year-old (D) sister.69. It's such a (A) fine weather today that (B) we intend to go (C) shopping alt day (D).

70. Human body (A) does not stay at the like (B) temperature from (C) the morning till night (D).VI. Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the underlined parts in each of the following sentences.71. With a flexible body, she can be a great ballet dancer.A. subtle B. supple C. dedicate D. fragile72. The price of oil went up very fast.A. fluctuated B. varied C. transformed D. escalated73. I am annoyed because I have to repeat myself many times while he is not listening.A. astounded B. exasperated C. anxious D. shocked74. The boy was embarrassed when his mother scolded him in public.A. confused B. apprehensive C. humiliated D. funny75. Minh believes in fate. He thinks that he cannot change his present and future life.A. luck B. destiny C. events D. outcome76. Tom looked displeased when he was told to stay behind the school.A. frowned B. scowled C. grimaced D. complained77. I am grateful for the fact that my parents are supportive of my sale business.A. appreciative of B. obligated to C. fulfilled with D. capable of78. The book has a detailed instruction of planning your time.A. complicated B. complex C. accurate D. comprehensive79. The proud woman looked at everyone around her with dislike and disrespect.A. absurdity B. humour C. contempt D. deference80. The audience were engrossed in the play from the moment it started.A. riveted on B. captured on C. stunned by D impressed with

II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences.6. The cactus grows without______care.A. much B. many C. little D. few7. The monitor has to ______many responsibilities.A. take on B. take up C. take through D. take down8. The fairy godmotherA. told B. gave C. made D. granted9. The woman_______ herself so no one can recognize her.A. shelters B. disguises C. hides D. makes

10. Samples of the new perfume were ________ to all the customers in the department center.A. distributed B. scattered C. given D. spread

11. The launch of the man-made object in outer space in 1957 was a _____ space exploration.A. climax B. milestone C. peak D. highlight12. The MP3 is______. It can be carried around easily. A. controllable B. usable C. portable D. unbreakable13. The ink was so ________ that I could not see what was printed on the paper.A. dull B. slight C. dim D. faint14. We reached the _____ of the mountain after a three-hour climb.A peak B. summit C. height D. vertex15. Hanh was _____ when her pet dog died. Nothing could cheer her up.A. discouraged B. uncomfortable C. displeased D. inconsolable

16. The aroma coming from the kitchen______ my appetite.A. pleased B. created C. whetted D. thirsted17. In his drunken______ , ha ran across the road wildly and was knocked down by a car.A. stupor B. daze C. dazzle D. vague18. There is usually a _____ of food during the war.A. deficiency B. shortage c. lapse D. failure19. For most of century since it made its courtroom debut, fingerprint has enjoyed an impeccable reputation for ______ criminals.A. identifying B. realizing C. calling D. catching20. Although the patient’s condition is serious, she seems to be out o f ______.A. order B. control c. danger D. place21. The doorway is low, so ........... your head when you go in.A. take B. mark C. mind . D. attend22. “Don't blame for him. I am _____ what has happened”.A. in charge of B. accused of C. responsible of D. capable of23. Our teacher said “The Second World War broke out in 1939”. Indirect speech:______, 'A. Our teacher told us that the Second World War had broken out in 1939B. Our teacher told that the Second world had broken out in 1939 !C. Our teacher said that the Second World War broke out in 1939D. Our teacher said us that the Second World War had broke out in 193924. My father is ______ business now. He hasn’t returned yet.A. in B. on C. for D. from25. In class Ba always listens_______to the teacher’s instruction.A. attend B. attentive C. attentively D. attentionIll. Give the correct form of the given words to complete the following sentences.26. If you get á burn, cool it_______.        IMMEDIATE27. Good hygiene helps to _________ the risk of infection.     MINIMUM28. She is a very good driving ____________ .          INSTRUCT29. His ______was not as serious as first thought.      INJURE30. The police began their investigation by____  the house.   SEARCH31. She at first wanted to be a _____ but now she works as a doctor.   LAW32. The pregnant woman talked with her husband about their ______ RESPONSE33. In many countries it _______is to smoke cigarettes under the age  of 16.     LEGAL34. She was severely ________ by the long illness she had.    WEAK35. In order for the medidne to work ______ you must take the correct amount EFFECT

VIII. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. Use between three to five words.81. He often went to countryside with his mother as children.    (would)His mother................................................................................. to the countryside as children.82. Don't you think we should decorate the living room?      (up)Isn't it about time........................................................................the living room?83. Don’t complain about it to me because it won’t make any difference.  goodIt’s ................................................... about it because it won’t make any difference.84. Would you like to do what the President does?     (places)Would you like..............................................................................the President?85. You only have a short time to do this work. Do not waste time. (clock)You are..................................................................................Do not waste time.86. People often think that Peter is his twin brother.    (mix)People often................................................................................. his twin brother.87. Mai will find out if she has been deceived very soon.      (just)Mai ................................................................................. if she'has been deceived.88.I never forget to consider her ideas before making the final decision. accountI never forget to .........................................................................before making the final decision.

89. There's no way that you are staying out all night with your friends, I am afraid.     (question)Your staying out all night with your friends ................................... I am afraid.90. How on earth she thinks of such brilliant plots for her novels.  (come)How on earth.........................................................................such brilliant plots for her novels.

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