I.

MULTIPLE CHOICE
Mark the letter A,B,C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in
each of the following questions.
1. A. same B. sound C. sure D. sand
2. A. village B. shine C. invite D. primary
Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each
of the following questions.
3. A. accent B. language C. bilingual D. dialect
4. A. dominance B. astronaut C. operate D. establishment
Mark the letter A,B,C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
5. Rice is the staple and play a central part in people’s eating habits.
A B C D
6. Travelers who cross the Atlantic from New York to London often suffer to jet lag for a few days.
A B C D
7. English has become a global language due to its establishment as a mother tongue in all continents of the world.
A B C D
Mark the letter A,B,C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
8. The arrangement of dishes is another significant __________ of the Japanese’s eating habits.
A. Feature B. part C. aspect D. signal
9. I’d like to go on a wildlife safari to Kenya _______ I’m very interested in the natural world and wildlife preservation.
A. Like B. so C. then D. as
10. It’s a good idea to listen to CDs or watch DVDs and try to _______ the speakers to make your pronunciation better.
A. Look up B. imitate C. correct D. guess
11. English today is the most __________ spoken language in the world.
A. Widely B. early C. largely D. quickly
12. My friend from India speaks a ______ of English that I sometimes find it hard to understand.
A. Language B. dialect C. jargon D. bilingual
13. Mai and Hung were ill, so _______ went to school today
A. Neither them B. either one of them C. both of them D. neither of them
14. I passed all my exam – I’m ______________!
A. Once in a blue moon B. over the moon C. out of this world D. the sky’s the limit
15. I’m sorry. I have forgotten _______ the letter for you.
A. Sending B. to send C. having sent D. to be sent
16. We don’t think the white shirt __________ him.
A. Matches B. suits C. agrees D. gets on
Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
17. “Happy new year!” – “___________”
A. Thank you. B. Happy to you! C. Good! D. The same to you!
18. “It’s rather cold in here. Do you mind if I close the window?” – “_______________”
A. Yes, please B. Sure, please C. No, go ahead D. I don’t like it.
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.
19. I’m delighted for him and what he’s achieved.
A. Once in a blue moon B. over the moon C. out of this world D. the sky’s the limit
20. We must make sure that tourism develops in harmony with the environment.
A. In support of B. parallel to C. without damaging D. at the same time with
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
21. English is a compulsory subject in most of the schools in Vietnam.
A. Required B. optional C. paid D. dependent
22. This situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now.
A. Constant B. objective C. changeable D. ignorant
Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the
numbered blanks.
The growth of cheap and readily available air travel has helped turn tourism into one of the world’s largest
(23)_______. But behind the image projected by the glossy brochures, there is a less positive side to the situation. In Goa,
for example, indigenous peoples have been displaced to make way for hotels and golf (24)________, and local fishermen
have been (25)_______ access to the beaches from which they set off for work. One comprehensive study has shown that
60% of foreign capital (26)________ in tourism in developing countries returns to first world countries, and although
tourism often provides employment, much of it is low-skilled and very (27)___________ paid.
23. A. productions B. trades C. industries D. deals
24. A. pitches B. courses C. grounds D. courts
25. A. rejected B. stopped C. disallowed D. denied
26. A. provided B. placed C. invested D. speculated
27. A. hardly B. weekly C. roughly D. poorly
Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
The oldest living things on Earth are trees. some of California’s sequoias have for 4000 years looked down on the
changes in the landscape and the comings and goings of humans. They sprouted from tiny seats about the time the Egyptian
pyramids were being built. Today these giant patriarchs same as remote and inaccessible ask the rocks and mountain cliffs
on which they grow, like cathedral columns holding up the sky. It is hard to imagine them playing any part in the lives of
mere humans or being in any way affected by the creatures that passed at their feet.
Lesser trees, however, have played an intimate role in the lives of people since they first appeared on earth. Trees
fed the fires that warmed humans: they provided shelter, food and medicine and expressed the grandeur and mystery of life,
as they moved through the cycle of seasons, from life to death and back to life again. Trees were the largest living things
around humans and they knew that some trees had been standing on the same spot in their parent’s and grandparents’ time,
and would continue to stand long after they were gone. No wonder these trees became symbols of strength, fruitfulness, and
everlasting life.
28. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Trees grow to great heights.
B. Trees have been important to people throughout history.
C. Trees make humans seem superior
D. Trees that grow in California are very old
29. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage as a way in which people have used trees ?
A. for furniture B. for fuel C. for housing D. for nourishment
30. the phrase “giant patriarchs” could best be replaced by which of the following ?
A. tiny seeds B. important leaders C. towering trees D. Egyptian pyramids
31. the author implies that, compared with sequoias, other trees have _____________.
A. been in existence longer
B. adapted more readily to their environments
C. being affected more by animals
D. had a closer relationship with people
32. the word “they” refers to which of the following?
A. trees B. grandeur and mystery C. seasons D. people’s spiritual horizons

II. WRITING
33. This is the most delicious cake I’ve ever tasted.
A. I’ve never tasted a more delicious cake than this one.
B. I’ve never tasted the more delicious cake than this one.
C. I’ve ever tasted a more delicious cake than this one.
D. I’ve ever tasted the more delicious cake than this one.
34. Ho Chi Minh City has the greatest population in the country.
A. As much as people live in Ho Chi Minh City than in the whole of the rest of the country.
B. As many as people live in Ho Chi Minh City than in the whole of the rest of the country.
C. More people live in Ho Chi Minh City than in the whole of the rest of the country.
D. People more live in Ho Chi Minh City than in the whole of the rest of the country.
35. Would you please give me a hand?
A. Would you mind giving me a hand? C. Would you please to help me?
B. I am very happy to help you. D. I am very pleased if you give me a hand.
36. The journey to Bristol took six hours.
A. It was six-hour journey to Bristol.
B. It was a six-hours journey to Bristol.
C. It was a six-hour journey to Bristol.
D. The journey to Bristol was six-hours.
37. Although she took a taxi, Susan arrived late for the party.
A. Susan arrived late for the party because of the taxi.
B. Susan arrived late for the party because she didn’t take a taxi.
C. In spite of taking a taxi, Susan arrived late for the party.
D. Despite of taking a taxi, Susan didn’t come to the party in time.
38. Physics is the most difficult science subjects to him.
A. He finds physics far more difficult than other science subjects.
B. He finds physics many more difficult than other science subjects.
C. He finds physics too much more difficult than other science subjects.
D. He finds physics more much difficult than other science subjects.
39. Mr. Long is a strict teacher in our school. Do you know him?
A. Do you know him Mr. Long is a strict teacher in our school?
B. Do you know Mr. Long, is a strict teacher in our school?
C. Do you know Mr. Long, a strict teacher in our school?
D. Do you know a strict teacher in our school is Mr. Long?
40. Some of the people couldn’t find a seat in the concert hall.
A. There were not enough seats for all the people in the concert hall.
B. There were too many seats for people in the concert hall.
C. There were some people without a seat in the concert hall.
D. There were not enough seats even for some people in the concert hall.