* Choose a word in each line that has different stress pattern.
1. A. mushroom         B. demand C. sandal          D. tunnel
2.  A. underpass          B. exhibit C. compartment          D. extended
3. A. collective         B. elevate C. suburban          D. initial
4. A. vocabulary         B. illiteracy C. cooperative           D. anniversary
5. A. professional         B. pedestrian C. exhibition          D. facility
6. A. flyover         B. exporter C. obedient          D. considerably

* Rewrite the following sentences, using the adjectives or adverbs in brackets.
1. There will be a gradual decrease in the price of computers. (steadily)
The price …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. There has been enormous growth in the economy this year. (considerably)
The economy ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. The traffic system in Vietnam has changed a lot in recent years. (dramatic)
There has been …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. There was a big fall in our coffee exports due to bad weather. (significantly)
Our coffee exports ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. There is a minor increase in the number of unemployed graduates this year. (slightly)
The number ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. The number of Vietnamese students studying in the U.S has risen little by little. (gradual)
There has been …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. The number of foreign tourists to Vietnam has decreased quickly during the past years. (rapid)
There has been …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. There has been a great improvement in my English speaking skill over the last three years.(dramatically)
My English speaking skill ……………………………………………………………………………………………

* Read the text carefully, then choose the correct answers.
 In the early 17 th century, most of the southern region of Vietnam was nearly uninhabited and in the position of Ho Chi Minh City, there was a small village formed with a few residents. However, thanks to its advantage in location, the town grew both economically and politically. By the 19 th century, this had
become a cultural hub of the South as well as an important trading center of the country.
 You might not know that there was a time Saigon was referred to as the Pearl of the Far East. Sadly, having been through various occurrences and two disastrous wars has stunted the city’s development.
 Only after the political instabilities had settled, Saigon recovered miraculously and maintained its leading position in terms of both the economics and culture. Officially named as Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon today has 22 districts in total and attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists annually.
1. What is the best title of the passage?
A. Saigon: Now and Then

B. Saigon: Then and Now
C. Saigon: Lost and Found

D. Saigon: Hub of the South East Vietnam
2. According to the passage, Saigon was …………………in the early 17 th century.
A. a small village

B. an important city
C. a financial center

D. an uninhabited region
3. What happened with Saigon in the 19 th century?
A. It became popular all over Asia.
B. It was no longer visited by international tourists.
C. It became the most important trading center in the world.
D. It became a cultural hub of the South and an important trading center of Vietnam.
4. The city’s development has been stunted because of ………………….
A. two disastrous wars

B. some major historic events
C. natural disasters and disastrous wars

D. different occurrences and disastrous wars
5. The word “occurrences” is closest in meaning to ………………….
A. affairs

B. incidents

C. situations

D. adventures
6. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. Saigon was once referred as the Pearl of the Far East.
B. The location of Saigon helped the town develop its economy and politics.
C. In the early 17 th century, there were only a few residents living on the position of Saigon.
D. Saigon had recovered and held its leading position before the political instabilities settled.

* Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
1. Years of fighting have left the area ………………ruins.
2. It’s expected that the rate of crime will go ………………soon.
3. It has been claimed that wine helps protect ………………heart disease.
4. North American literature is the main theme ………………this year’s festival.
5. Ba Den Mountain is located ………………the northeast of Tay Ninh Province.
6. It is said that China dug ………………the ocean floor to build artificial islands.
7. It was reported that some foreigners had collected rubbish ………………Cat Ba Beach.
8. In 1978, the south and north Cat Tien parts were put ………………the state’s protection.
9. The public suggested that the factories should be equipped ………………waste treatment system.
10. The local government suggested building a road ………………the Nam Cat Tien National Park.

* Change into passive voice.
1. Pat Murphy was riding the horse.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Sue told us she had born her baby.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. They can use this room after 5 p.m.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. People speak English all over the world.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. The police have just arrested the robbers.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. The police found two children in the forest.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. The teacher always welcomes new students.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. They will send your order as soon as possible.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. The scientists are studying the problem carefully.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. Thomas Edison invented the phonograph in 1877.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

* Rearrange the words and phrases to make meaningful sentence. 
1. Everybody / employed / that / staff / will / agrees / be / no more /.                  .………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. This car / Toyota / manufactured / Japan / by / in / was / last year /.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Environment / studied / by / at / be / should / school / students / problems /.  ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Important / constantly / have / ignored / economic / been / reasons / issues / by governments / due to /. 
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. People / being / to do / leaflets / to protect / by organizations / about what / like Greenpeace / are / given / the environment /.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

* Change into passive voice.
1. Pat Murphy was riding the horse.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Sue told us she had born her baby.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. They can use this room after 5 p.m.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. People speak English all over the world.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. The police have just arrested the robbers.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. The police found two children in the forest.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. The teacher always welcomes new students.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. They will send your order as soon as possible.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. The scientists are studying the problem carefully.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. Thomas Edison invented the phonograph in 1877.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

* Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.
Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular travel (1) ……………………in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam. (2) …………, the bay belongs to Hạ Long City, Cam Pha town, and the part of Van Đon District.  The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in (3) ……………………shapes and sizes. Ha Long Bay is a centre of a larger zone which (4) …………………… Bai Tu Long Bay to the northeast, and Cat Ba Island to the southwest.
Ha Long Bay has an area of around 1,553 km2, including 1,960 - 2,000 islets, most of (5) ……………………are limestone. The core of the bay has an area of 334 km2 with a high density of 775 islets. The limestone in this bay gone through 500 million years of (6) ……………………in different conditions and environments. The (7) ……………………of the karst in this bay has taken 20 million years (8) ……………………the impact of the tropical wet climate. The geo-diversity of the environment in the area has created (9) ……………………, including a tropical evergreen biosystem, oceanic and sea shore biosystem. Ha Long Bay is (10) ……………………to 14 endemic floral species and 60 endemic faunal species.
1. A. situation B. destination C. direction D. ground
2. A. Administration B. Administrator C. Administrative D. Administratively
3. A. various B. complex C. exciting D. original
4. A. offers B. includes C. consists D. covers
5. A. them B. those C. which D whom
6. A. formation B. foundation C. establishment D. contribution
7. A. recognition B. deforestation C. renovation D. evolution
8. A. in B. of C. for D. under
9. A. biochemical B. biodiversity C. bioconversion D. biodefence
10. A. way B. place C. home D. house

* Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
1. Years of fighting have left the area ………………ruins.
2. It’s expected that the rate of crime will go ………………soon.
3. It has been claimed that wine helps protect ………………heart disease.
4. North American literature is the main theme ………………this year’s festival.
5. Ba Den Mountain is located ………………the northeast of Tay Ninh Province.
6. It is said that China dug ………………the ocean floor to build artificial islands.
7. It was reported that some foreigners had collected rubbish ………………Cat Ba Beach.
8. In 1978, the south and north Cat Tien parts were put ………………the state’s protection.
9. The public suggested that the factories should be equipped ………………waste treatment system.
10. The local government suggested building a road ………………the Nam Cat Tien National Park.