Trần Khánh Thư

March 31 2020
Choose the correct answer to each of the following question.
Question 1: Although we argued with him for a long time, he stood his ground.
A. felt sorry for us B. changed his decision
C. refused to change his decision D. wanted to continue
Question 2: English, Maths and Literature are core subjects, which are compulsory in the national examination.
A. minor B. main C. nonessential D. Unimportant
Question 3: At the _________ level, you can join three-year or four-year colleges.
A. postgraduate B. primary C. undergraduate D. secondary
Question 4: _________ Japanese manage to ask direct questions in order not to embarrass _________ person who
they are speaking with.
A. The - the B. A - a C. The - a D. A - the
Question 5: ......Keith made in his attempt to catch the dog that he strained his back.
A. Such a great effort B. Such was the effort C. So was the effort that D. So great effort
Question 6: The examinee couldn’t understand the question, so he asked......from the supervisor.
A. for clarification B. to clarify C. for clarifying D. to be clarified
Question 7: “Didn’t you hear the door bell?” ~ “No, I......fast asleep.”
A. had to be B. must be C. should have been D. must have been
Question 8: There seemed to be a consensus that the new proposal......at the meeting.
A. has rejected B. be rejected C. should reject D. was rejected
Question9: Christine has never......to anybody about anything in her life.
A. lain B. laid C. lied D. lay
Question 10: Medical researchers have recently discovered what......to be a new strain of the killer virus.
A. appears B. is appearing C. was appeared D. appears as if Mark
Question 11: _______ every major judo title, Mark retired from international competition.
A. When he won B. Having won C. Winning D. On winning
Question 12: The opposition will be elected into government at the next election, without a _______ of a doubt.
A. shade B. shadow C. benefit D. hue
Question 13: She was _______ out of 115 applicants for the position of managing Director.
A. short-changed B. short-listed C. shorted-sighted D. short-handed
Question 14: It seems that the world record for this event is almost impossible to _______ .
A. get B. beat C. take D. achieve
Question 15: The smell was so bad that it completely _______ us off our food.
A. set B. took C. got D. put
Question 16: He has been waiting for this letter for days, and at _______ it has come.
A. last B. the end C. present D. the moment
Question 17: It is _______ opportunity to see African wildlife in its natural environment.
A. an unique B. a unique C. the unique D. unique
Question 18: If I _______ the same problem you had as a child, I might not have succeeded in life as you have.
A. have B. would have had C. had had D. had
Question 19: Delegates will meet with _______ from industry and the government.
A. represented B. representative C. representatives D. presenters
Question 20: Determining the mineral content of soil samples is an exacting process; _______ experts must perform
detail tests to analyze soil specimens.
A. so that B. however C. afterwards D. therefore
Question 21: Peter and Thomas are talking about their mission.
Peter: “It is important?” Thomas: “ _______”.
A. Not on your life! B. It’s a matter of life and death!
C. No worry, that’s nothing. D. It’s ridiculous.
Question 22: Ann is asking Mathew’s opinion after biology class.
Ann: “Does the global warning worry you?” Mathew: “ _______”
A. What a shame! B. Oh, it’s hotter and hotter.
C. I can’t bear to think about it. D. I don’t like hot weather.
Question 23: You look exhausted. You _______ in the garden all day.
A. must have been working B. should have been working
C. would have been working D. will have been working
Question 24: I’ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my _______ .
A. piece of cake B. sweets and candy C. biscuit D. cup of tea

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 pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 25: A. wreath B. fathom C. anthem d. stealth
Question 26: A. one - legged B. wretched C. nursed D. cursed
Question 27: A. mayor B. betrayal C. prayer D. crayon
Question 28: A. explanation B. exhibit C. experience D. exterminate
Question 29: A. subscribe B. substantial  C. suburban D. substance
Question 30: A. bypass B. .classical C. passage D. classify

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. Correct it
Question 31: The composer Verdi has written the opera Aida to celebrate the opening of the Suez Canal,
A B C
but the opera was not performed until 1871.
D
Question 32: Wealthy people have always desired and wear precious stones because their beauty is
A B C
lasting.
D
Question 33: It was not until she could read and write when she was allowed to use smartphone.
A B C D
Question 34: That I play badminton with my wife at the weekend as well as run with Steve every morning is true.
A B C D
Question 35: The man had a lot of trouble to convince that he saw a UFO in the sky.
A B C D
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 36: His physical condition was not an impediment to his career as a violinist.
 A. hindrance B. obstruction C. furtherance D. setback
Question 37: The ship went down although strenuous efforts were made to save it.
A. exhausting B. forceful C. energetic D. half-hearted

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.
Criticism
The volume of traffic in many cities in the world today continues to expand. This (38) _______ many problems,
including serious air pollution, lengthy delays, and the greater risk (39) _______ accidents. Clearly, something must
be done, but it is often difficult to persuade people to change their habits and leave their cars at home.
One possible approach is to make it more expensive for people to use their cars be increasing charges for
parking and brining in tougher fines for anyone who (40) _______ the law. In addition, drivers could be required to
pay for using particular routes at different times of the day. This system, also known as ‘road pricing’, is already being
introduced in a number of cities, using a special electronic card (41) _______ to windscreen of the car.
Another ways of dealing with the problem is to provide cheap parking on the outskirts of the city, and strictly
control the number of vehicles allowed into the centre. Drivers and their passengers then use a special bus service
for the final stage of their journey.
Of course, the most important (42) _______ is to provide good public transport. However, to get people to give
up the comfort their cars, public transport must be felt to be reliable, convenient and comfortable, with fares charged
at an acceptable level.
Question 38: A. causes B. results C. leads D. invents
Question 39: A. of B. for C. about D. by
Question 40: A. crosses B. refuses C. breaks D. cracks
Question 41: A. fixed B. joined C. built D. placed
Question 42: A. thought B. thing C. work D. event

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 43: A. mutually B. apologize C. permission D. reaction
Question 44: A. survival B. industry C. endangered D. commercial

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 45: Nowadays, there have still been some decisions by sports referees which are likely to be either
unsatisfactory or problematic.
A. strict B. arguable C. tactful D. firm
Question 46: Nobel’s original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used for the
awards which very from $30,000 to $125,000.
A. fortune B. prize C. heritage D. bequest

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
 Of all modern instruments, the violin is apparently one of the simplest. It consists in essence of a hollow,
varnished wooden sound box, or resonator, and a long neck covered with a fingerboard, along which four strings are
stretched at high tension. The beauty of design, shape, and decoration is no accident. The proportions of the
instrument are determined almost entirely by acoustical considerations. Its simplicity of appearance is deceptive.
About 70 parts are involved in the construction of a violin. Its tone and its outstanding range of expressiveness make
it an ideal solo instrument. No less important, however, is its role as an orchestral and chamber instrument. In
combination with the larger and deeper-sounding members of the same family, the violins form the nucleus of the
modern symphony orchestra.
The violin has been in existence since about 1550. Its importance as an instrument in its own right dates from
the early 1600’s, when it first became standard in Italian opera orchestras. Its stature as an orchestral instrument was
raised further when in 1626 Louis XIII of France established at his court the orchestra known as Les vinq-quatre
violons du Roy (The King’s 24 Violins), which was to become widely famous later in the century.
In its early history, the violin had a dull and rather quiet tone resulting from the fact that the strings were think
and were attached to the body of the instrument very loosely. During the eighteenth and nineteenth century, exciting
technical changes were inspired by such composer-violinists as Vivaldi and Tartini. Their instrumental compositions
demanded a fuller, clearer, and more brilliant tone that was produced by using thinner strings and a far higher string
tension. Small changes had to be made to the violin’s internal structure and to the fingerboard so that they could
withstand the extra strain. Accordingly, a higher standard of performance was achieved, in terms of both facility and
interpretation. Left-hand technique was considerably elaborated, and new fingering patterns on the fingerboard were
developed for very high notes.
Question 47: The word “standard” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______ .
A. practical B. customary C. possible D. unusual
Question 48: “The King’s 24 Violins” is mentioned to illustrate _______ .
A. the competition in the 1600’s between French and Italian orchestras
B. how the violin became a renowned instrument
C. the superiority of French violins
D. why the violin was considered the only instrument suitable to be played by royalty
Question 49: What is the main idea presented in paragraph 3?
A. The violin is probably the best known and most widely distributed musical instrument in the world.
B. The violin has been modified to fit its evolving musical functions.
C. The violin had reached the hight of its popularity by the middle of the eighteenth century.
D. The technique of playing the violin has remained essentially the same since the 1600’s.
Question 50: The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to _______ .
A. Civaldi and Tartini B. internal structure and fingerboard
C. thinner strings and a higher string tension D. small changes
Question 51: According to the passage, early violins were different from modern violins in that early violins _______ .
A. were heavier B. produced softer tones
C. were easier to play D. broke down more easily
Question 52: According to the passage, which of the following contributes to a dull sound being produced by a violin?
A. A long fingerboard B. A small body C. High string tension D. Thick strings
Question 53: All of the following are mentioned in the passage as contributing to the ability to play modern violin
music EXCEPT _______ .
A. use of rare wood for the fingerboard and neck
 B. different ways to use the fingers to play very high notes
C. more complicated techniques for the left hand
D. minor alterations to the structure of the instrument

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Advertising helps people recognize a particular brand, persuades them tro try it, and tries to keep them loyal to
it. Brand loyalty is perhaps the most important goal of consumer advertising. Whether they produce cars, canned
foods or cosmetics, manufacturers want their customers to make repeated purchases. The quality of the product will
encourage this, of course, but so, too, will affect advertising.
Advertising relies on the techniques of market research to identify potential users of a product. Are they
homemakers or professional people? Are they young or old? Are they city dwellers or country dwellers? Such
questions have a bearing on where and when ads should be played. By studying readership breakdowns for
newspapers and magazines as well as television ratings and other statistics, an advertising agency can decide on the
best way of reaching potential buyers. Detailed research and marketing expertise are essential today when
advertising budgets can run into thousands of millions of dollars.
Advertising is a fast-paced, high-pressure industry. There is a constant need for creative ideas that will
establish a personality for a product in the public’s mind. Current developments in advertising increase the need for
talented workers.
In the past, the majority of advertising was aimed at the traditional white family – breadwinner father, non-
working mother, and two children. Research now reveals that only about 6 percent of American households fit this
stereotype. Instead, society is fragmented into many groups, with working mothers, single people and older people
on the rise. To be most successful, advertising must identify a particular segment and aim its message toward that
group.
Advertising is also making use of new technologies. Computer graphics are used to grab the attention of
consumers and to help them see products in a new light. The use of computer graphics in a commercial for canned
goods, for instance, gave a new image to the tin can.
Question 54: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. How to develop a successful advertising plan
B. New techniques and technologies of market research
C. The central role of advertising in selling products
D. The history of advertising in the United States
Question 55: The word “this” in bold type in paragraph 1 refers to _______ .
A. the quality of the product B. effective advertising
C. repeatedly buying the same brand D. the most important goal
Question 56: It can be inferred from paragraph 2 that advertisers must _______ .
A. encourage people to try new products
B. aim their message at homemakers and professional people
C. know about the people who will buy the product
D. place several ads in newspapers and magazines
Question 57: According to paragraph 2, market research inclues _______.
A. studying television ratings
B. hiring researchers with backgrounds in many fields
 C. searcihng for talented workers
D. determining the price of a product
Question 58: The author implies that the advertising industry requires _______ .
A. millions of dollars B. a college-educated work force
C. innovative thinking D. government regulation
Question 59: According to the passage, most advertising used to be directed at _______ .
A. working mothers with children B. two-parent families with children
C. unmarried people D. older adults
Question 60: The phrase “in a new light” in bold type in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to _______ .
A. differently B. with the use of color enhancement
C. more distinctly D. in a more energy-efficient way
Question 61: Where in the passage does the author give an example of a new development in advertising?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 5

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following
questions.
Question 62: We gain more knowledge about how to stay safe online. We worry about the threats of cybercrime less.
A. The more knowledge about how to stay safe online we gain, the less we worry about the threats of cybercrime.
B. The more we stay online to gain safety knowledge, the less we worry about the threats of cybercrime.
C. The more knowledge about how to stay safe online we gain, the more we worry about the threats of cybercrime.
D. The more we know about how to stay safe online, we worry about the threats of cybercrime less.
Question 63: The new contract sounds good. However, it seems to have some problems.
A. In spite of the fact that the new contract sounds good, it appears to have some problems.
B. In spite of its sound, the new contract appears to have many problems.
C. In order to get less problems, the new contract should improve its sound.
D. If it had much less problems, the new contract would sound better.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 64: Due to unforeseen circumstances, our group’s scheduled visit to the museum has been called off.
A. The trip to the museum that we’d planned is now cancelled because something unexpected has happened.
B. Something happened at the museum, so they cancelled our visit.
C. We are no longer going to the museum because there is no time on our schedule.
D. We can’t go to see the museum at the arranged time because it will be closed.
Question 65: The little girl said “Will you help me open the parcel? I can’t do it alone”.
A. The little girl asked me if I would help her open the parcel as she couldn’t do it alone.
B. The little girl asked me if I will help her open the parcel as she can’t do it alone.
C. The little girl asked me to open the parcel because she couldn’t do it.
D. The little girl asked me to help her open the parcel because she couldn’t do it alone.
Question 66: They said that “IZZI GALA EVENT” on 23 December went like a bomb.
A. “IZZI GALA EVENT” on 23 December was complained to have gone like a disaster.
B. “IZZI GALA EVENT” on 23 December is said to go like a bomb.
 C. “IZZI GALA EVENT” on 23 December was complained to be very violent.
D. “IZZI GALA EVENT” on 23 December was praised to be very successful.
Read the text about homework and choose the correct word that best fits each of the numbered
blanks from 67 to 76.
A study of the impact of homework in different countries claims that the pressure of homework causes (67)
......between children and parents. According to the study, this pressure is most evident in families where parents are
(68) ......for their children to succeed at school. The recently released study is a review of research over 75 years,
which (69) ......the impact of homework in the United Kingdom, the United States, Europe, Australia and the Middle
East. It claims (70) ......homework can become a source of tension, particularly when parents try to (71) ......too much
control. The study states that parents have the most positive influence when they offer moral support, make
appropriate resources available and discuss general issues, adding that parents should only offer their help when
their children (72) ......ask them to. The report also backs the effectiveness of homework clubs, which have recently
(73) ......popular in many schools. These provide a quiet (74) ......where children can study after formal lessons finish,
with a teacher (75) ......available to help them. Children feel that these clubs (76 ) ......homework enjoyable and give
them a better chance of passing exams.

Question 67: A. disaster B. friction C. interest D. impact

Question 68: A. interested B. intense C. encouraging D. keen

Question 69: A. proves B. revises C. examines D. suggests

Question 70: A. how B. what C. when D. that

Question 71: A. hold B. bear C. take D. give

Question 72: A. certainly B. specially C. critically D. specifically

Question 73: A. become B. seemed C. been D. deemed

Question 74: A. point B. time C. period D. place

Question 75: A. is B. whose C. often D. seemingly

Question 76: A. give B. make C. have D. do