Đề 1.

A: PHONETICS

I. Choose the word with different pronunciation from the others.

II.Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.

B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I. Choose the best answer.

1. Solar energy doesn’t cause………..

    A. pollution

    B. polluted

    C. pollute

    D. pollutant

2. Tet is a festival………… occurs in late January or early February.

    A. whom

    B. when

    C. where

    D. which
3. It’s raining. …………….., Mr. Nam has to go to work.

    A. Although

    B. So

    C. Therefore

    D. However

4. If I ………….rich, I ……………………….around the world.

    A. will be - travel

    B. am - will travel

    C. were - would travel

    D. would be – traveled

5. The girl wishes she………………… in Hue for the festival next week.

    A. had stayed

    B. was staying

    C. stay

    D. could stay

6. You don’t like watching this film, …………………?

    A. don’t you

    B. are you

    C. do you

    D. did you

7. When he lived in the city, he …………… to the theater twice a week.

    A. uses to go
    B. has gone

    C. used to go

    D. was going

8. My house………….. in 1999

    A. is built

    B. was building

    C. was built

    D. has been built

9. The entrance examination will be held………………….June 22nd 2012.

    A. in

    B. on

    C. at

    D. to

10. Hoa: I suggest going camping next Sunday.- Lan: …………………………..

    A. That’s a fine day

    B. That’s a good idea

    C. That’s a reason

    D. That’s a good trip

II. Put the verbs in the brackets into the correct tense or form

1. The weather is terrible today. If the weather (1.be)……… good, I (2.

go).....................for a walk.

2. Yesterday, when we (3.visit)…………………. them, they (4. have)………….. dinner.

3. I (5.write )............ to my pen pal 2 months ago, but I (6.not receive) ……....... his
reply since then.

4. We would rather (7. stay)...........................at home than go out on rainy days.

5. I enjoy (8. teach)...................................., but I don't want ( 9. do)......................all my

life.

6. My house (10. build)………………………………………..at present.

III/ Supply the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following
sentences.

1. The accident happened because he drove …………………………... (care)

2. Air …………….……is one of the problems that people have deal to with. (pollute)

3. Traditional ………………..…... are a good source of fun and entertainment.

(celebrate)

4. You should buy this book . It’s very…………………………….. (inform)

5. (Tradition)………….………................……., people eat sticky rice cakes at Tet.

C: READING.

I. Read the text. Then choose the right sentence A, B, C or D

Last year, we had a nice holiday. My friend and I went to the seaside for a month. I had
been to the seaside several times before, but this was the first time for my friend.
Naturally, it was the great event for him. Finally, the day came. It was a fine morning.
We got up very early because we wanted to leave home after breakfast. We made the
journey by car. We reached the seaside at noon. We spent many hours on the beach.
We enjoyed making castles and channels in the sand. People said we ought to spend
at least a few weeks at the seaside. If we could stay longer, so much the better.

1. How long did the writer and his friend spend at the seaside?

    A. week

    B. A few weeks

    C. A month

    D. A few months

2. Who went to the seaside the first time?

    A. The writer

    B. The writer and his friend.

    C. The writer/s family

    D. The writer/s friend.

3. What was the weather like on the day they started their journey to the
seaside?

    A. It was bad

    B. It was rainy

    C. It was snowy

    D. It was nice.

4. How did they travel to the seaside?

    A. By car

    B. By train

    C. By bus

    D. By air

5. When did they reach the seaside?

    A. At 8 o/clock

    B. At 12 o/clock

    C. At 4 p.m
    D. At 9 p.m

II. Read the passage and answer the following questions

Alexander Fleming was born in 1881 in Scotland. He went to a small school in a

village, and when he left school he didn’t go to university. He worked for five years in
an office. But his brother, Tom, was a doctor and helped Fleming to go to university
and study medicine. So he went to London University and in 1906 he became a doctor.
In 1915, Fleming married Sarah McElroy, an Irish woman. They had one son. During
the First World War, many soldiers died in hospital because they didn’t have the right
medicines. So after the war, Fleming tried to find a drug that could help them. He
worked for many years and in 1928 he discovered a new drug and he called it
“penicillin”. He later worked with an Australian and a German scientist to develop a
drug that doctors could use. In 1945, they won the Nobel Prize in medicine for their
work on penicillin.

1. Where was Alexander Fleming born?

………………………………………………………………

2. Did he work in an office before he went to university?

……….………………………….………..

3. What did he study at university?

………………………………………………………….………

4. When did he win the Nobel Prize in medicine?

…………………………………………….………

D: WRITING

I. Complete the second sentences without changing the meaning of the first
sentences.

1. He has never been late for work.

- Never……………………………………………………………………………………
2. The man is my new boss. He is talking to the lady over there.

- The man …………………………………………………………………………………

3. “Does Mr. Pike live here?” the postman asked the boy.

- The postman asked the boy ……………………………………….…………………….

4. They will build a new school next month.

- A new school……………………………………………………..……………………..

5. Finding an apartment in a big city is not easy.

- It is ….........................................

II. Write complete sentences.

1. we /not/ see/ each other/ for/ 5 years.

……………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Mr Bill/ used/ go /swimming/ when/ he/ young.

……………………………………………………………………………………….……

3. She / be / best / student / class.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

4. How long / it / take / you / go / school / everyday?

…………………………………………………………………………………………
Đề 2
Question I.

A. Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of
the others

B. Find the word A, B, C, or D which has different stress pattern in line

Question II. Choose the best words or phrase (A,B,C or D) to complete the
sentences

1. Hanoi is famous …………….its beauty.

    A. for

    B. about

    C. with

    D. by

2. Let’s go out and enjoy the sunshine, …………..? – That’s a good idea.

    A. will you

    B. don’t you

    C. won’t we

    D. shall we
3. He’s used…………… in heavy traffic everyday.

    A. drive

    B. to drive

    C. driving

    D. to driving

4. If the weather …………tomorrow, we’ll have a picnic.

    A. is

    B. were

    C. was

    D. will be

5. Walking is a good form of exercise for……….. young ………. old.

    A. neither / or

    B. either / nor

    C. both / and

    D. both / or

6. The New Year is celebrated ………..midnight …….. January 1.

    A. in / on

    B. at / on

    C. at / in

    D. in /in

7. Can you …….. the volume a little? I can’t hear it very clearly.

    A. play
    B. sing

    C. down

    D. turn

8. He is man ……….. we wanted to find.

    A. who

    B. whose

    C. whom

    D. which

9. A “They suggest going to Sapa on the weekend.” - B “………………………….”

    A. That’s a fine day

    B. That’s a good idea

    C. That’s a trip

    D. That’s a reason

10. ………… Mai is very tired,she has to finish her homework before she goes to
bed.

    A. Eventhough

    B. So

    C. However

    D.Therefore

Question III : Give the correct tense of the verbs in the brackets

1. I. (write) .............. to my pen pal 2 months a go, but I (not receive)................. his
reply since then.
2. I can’t go out because it (rain).............. and I (not have)........................ a rain coat.

3. She (say) .......she would phone me this morning , but it’s now 12.30 and she (not
phone) ..... yet.

4. He had a bad fall while he (repair ).............................. his roof.

5. Laura wishes that she (not live).......................... in a small flat .

6. Our school (repair) ...............................in some years

7. Nga suggests (help)............................... the poor

Question IV. Give the correct tense or form of the words in brackets

1. We often take part in many ……………..activities at school. (culture)

2. The Internet has helped students study more……………… (effective)

3. There are many………..in Viet Nam every year (celebrate)

4. Solar energy does not cause ……………. (pollute)

5. ……………. is one of big proplems in the world (forest)

Question V: Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting

Question VI. Read the passage and circle the best answer to each of the
following questions about it

Almost a hundred thousand people were killed and half a million homes destroyed as a
result of an earthquake in Tokyo in 1923. The earthquake began a minute before the
noon when the inhabitants of Tokyo were cooking their midday meals. Thousands of
stoves were overturned as soon as the earth began to shake. As a result, small fires
broke out everywhere and quickly spread. The fire engines were prevented from going
to help because many of the roads had cracked open. It was impossible to use fire
fighting equipment as most of the water pipes had burst. Consequently, over ninety
percent of the damage caused by fire rather than by the collapse of the buildings.

1. How many people were killed in the earthquake in Tokyo in 1923?

    A. Ten thousand people

    B. Almost a hundred thousand people

    C. Thousands of people

    D. Many people

2. When did the earthquake begin?

    A. began a minute before the noon in 1923

    B. began a minute before the noon in 1924

    C. began a minute before the noon in 1925

    C. began a minute before the noon in 1922

3. What happened as soon as the earth began to shake?

    A. people died

    B. the water pipes had burst

    C. Thousands of stoves were overturned

    D. the roads had cracked open

4. Why was the fire engines prevented from going to help?

    A. because the water pipes had burst

    B. because no one helped

    C. because small fires broke out everywhere

    D. because many of the roads had cracked open

5. What was most of the damage caused by?

    A. fire

    B. the roads

    C. water pipes

    D. the collapse of the buildings

Question VII Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer

Jeans are very popular with (1)________people all over the world. Some people say
that jeans are the “uniform” of youth. But they haven’t always been popular. The story
of jeans (2)________almost two hundred years ago. People in Genoa, Italy made
pants. The cloth made in genoa was (3)________“jeanos”. The pants were called
“jeans”. In 1850, a saleman in California began selling pants made of canvas. His
name was Levi Strauss. Because they were so strong, “Levi’s pants” became
(4)________with gold miners, farmers and cowboys. Six years later Levis began
making his pants with blue cotton cloth called denim. Soon after, factory (5)_______in
the US and Europe began wearing jeans. Young people usually didn’t wear them.

Question VIII. Complete the second sentences without changing the meaning of
the first sentences. (1.0p)

1. I don’t have a map, so I can’t show you the way

=> If I…………………………………………
2. The man is my new boss. He is talking to the lady over there.

=> The man ………………………

3. “Does Mr. Pike live here?” the postman asked the boy

=> The postman asked ……………………….

4. They will build a new school next month.

=> A new school……………………..……………………..

5. Though he lives in England, he can’t speak English well.

=>In……………………………………..
Đề 3.
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.

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.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.

7. The bus__________before I reached the bus-stop.

    A. left

    B. had left

    C. was leaving

    D. will leave

8. The hotter the weather is, __________.

    A. more tired we feel

    B. we will feel more tired

    C. more and more we feel tired

    D. the more tired we feel

9. The teacher needs to__________the class into two to play the game.

    A. decrease

    B. shorten

    C. reduce

    D. divide

10. I’ve tried those tablets and they are not__________in helping me stop
coughing.

    A. effective

    B. successful

    C. profitable

    D. helpful

11. Which is__________, an elephant or a blue whale?

    A. bigger

    B. the bigger

    C. biggest

    D. the biggest

12. He couldn’t reach the goal, __________surprised me.

    A. who

    B. whom

    C. which

    D. that
13. The school__________all the student to take an interest in arts.

    A. noticed

    B. encouraged

    C. supposed

    D. managed

14. I like sitting on the beach watching the__________in the evenings.

    A. sunshine

    B. sunrise

    C. sunlight

    D. sunset

15. There is__________food left but not enough for everyone.

    A. few

    B. a few

    C. little

    D. a little

16. I bought these magazines__________have something to read on the trip.

    A. for

    B. so that

    C. so as to

    D. in order

17. They suggested__________the archaeological site the next weekend.

    A. to visit
    B. visiting

    C. should visit

    D. would visit

18. If I were in your shoes, __________.

    A. I will say sorry to them

    B. they would buy them for me

    C. I would apologize to them

    D. they can have them

19. I plan to__________around the world after I graduate from university.

    A. travel

    B. voyage

    C. trip

    D. journey

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.

25. Jim: “What about collecting used paper, bottles and plastic bags every day?”
Ha and Mai: “_____”

    A. Because they can pollute the environment.

    B. How come? Who can do that?

    C. That’s a very good idea. Let’s do that.

    D. What about this weekend?

26. Phuong: “I’m taking my TOEFL test tomorrow.” Daisy: “_________”

    A. Good fortune

    C. Good outcome.

    B. Good Luck.

    D. Good success.

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.

27. Don’t worry, you can count on me. I’ll try my best to help you.

    A. look after

    B. live on

    C. rely on

    D. stand for

28. We had a discussion in class today about requiring students to wear school
uniforms

    A. ban

    B. arrangement

    C. reduction

    D. debate

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.

29. A small fish needs camouflage to hide itself so that its enemies cannot find it.
    A. cover

    B. beautify

    C. show

    D. locate

30. Solar energy doesn’t cause pollution, but it is not cheap.

    A. expensive

    B. effective

    C. commercial

    D. possible

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the
correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

It is estimated that about three billion people use the Internet computer network around
the world. Most people use the Internet to (31)_________information or for
entertainment. A new study, however, shows us that almost 10% of Internet users are
using it so often that it is seriously harming their lives. The study (32)_________that
these people may find it difficult to stop using the Internet because they have become
addicted. Someone who is addicted finds it extremely difficult to stop
(33)_________activity. According to a psychologist in the field, 30% of Internet users
claim that they use the Internet to escape from (34)_________or emotions. The study
also shows that having a chat or discussion with strangers on the Internet is one of the
most (35)_________activities.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.

“Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world”. That is because the
television program can be seen in so many parts of the world.

That program became one of America’s exports soon after it was shown in New York in
1969.

In the United States more than six million children watch the program regularly.
Although some people do not agree to some parts of the program, parents praise it
highly.

Tests have shown that children have learned much from watching “Sesame Street”.
The children who watch it five times a week learn more than those who watch it less. In
the United States the program is shown at different hours during the week in order to
increase the number of children who can watch it regularly.

The program uses songs, stories, jokes and pictures to give children a basic
understanding of numbers, letters and human relationships.

Why has “Sesame Street” been so much more successful than other children’s shows?
Many reasons have been suggested, such as the educational theories of its producers,
the support from both the government and businessmen, and the full use of various
kinds television skills. Perhaps another important reason is that mothers watch
“Sesame Street” together with their children. This is partly because famous film stars
often appear on “Sesame Street”. But the best reason for the success of the program
may be that it makes every child watching it feel able to learn. The child finds himself
learning, and he wants to learn more.

36. The “Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world” becaue
it is_________.

    A. the longest street in the United States.

    B. shown in many countries

    C. the longest television program in the world.

    D. watched regularly by six million children

37. The underlined word “praise” in the passage probably means________.

    A. use to teach children

    B. watch and study

    C. produce and sell

    D. approve and admire

38. In the United States many children can watch the program regularly
because_________.

    A. they needn’t go to school

    B. it is shown many hours a day

    C. it is shown in the evening

    D. it is shown many times during the week

39. Which of the following are used in the program “Sesame Street”?

    A. songs, stories, jokes and numbers

    B. pictures, letters and relationships

    C. songs, stories, jokes and pictures

    D. numbers and human relationships

40. One of the important reasons for the success of the program is that________.

    A. not only children but also their mothers like to watch it

    B. many famous film stars enjoy watching it

    C. it teaches educational theories

    D. it is produced by the government

II. WRITING

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one,
beginning with the given words.

41. The teacher was too tired to teach us how to swim.

The teacher was not

__________________________________________

42. The mother made the little girl go to bed in time.

The little girl

__________________________________________

43. She can’t go to school today because she is ill.

If she

__________________________________________

44. My sister began to learn English when she was six years old.

My sister has

_________________________________________

45. The car was so expensive that my dad didn’t buy it.

The car was too

___________________________________

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

46. She stayed at home. She did not go to see him. (instead of)

_____________________________________________________________________
__
47. The exercise was very long. Jimmy couldn’t do it in thirty minutes. (too)

_____________________________________________________________________
__

48. He tried hard. He couldn’t set up a new world record. (although)

_____________________________________________________________________
__

49. He went on holiday. I went on holiday. (both....and)

_____________________________________________________________________
__

50. Mary’s room is dirty. It is messy too. (not only.....but)

_____________________________________________________________________
__
Đề 4
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE

Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the
others by circling A, B, C, or D:

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A,
B, C, or D

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

5. His mother is very proud of him, doesn’t she?

A. His B. of C. doesn’t D. she

6. The man whom robbed you has been arrested.

A. The B. arrested C. whom D. you

7. Miss Hoa stoppted to type the letter when she saw me coming.

A. coming B. me C. to type D. the

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

8. Mrs. Brown forgot her raincoat......she got wet.

    A. so
    B. however

    C. because

    D. if

9. Peter is short. He's not…………… to be a policeman.

    A. so tall

    B. tall enough

    C. quite tall

    D. enough tall

10. Jupiter spins faster than......planet.

    A. any

    B. any another

    C. any others

    D. any other

11. The core of the moon is much smaller, in relation to its size of the planets.

    A. those

    B. than those

    C. ones

    D. than are those

12. .......the stove when you have finished cooking.

    A. Put off

    B. Put out

    C. Put
    D. Put up with

13. Coal......very widely as a source of energy until the 19th century.

    A. not used

    B. did not use

    C. not using

    D. was not used

14. She arranged.......her friends in the afternoon as the weather was fne.

    A. meeting

    B. to be meeting

    C. to have met

    D. to meet

15. 1 object.......the proposal to restrict the use of cars in the city.

    A. at

    B. with

    C. for

    D. to

16. …………. is a festival which is celebrated in late March or early April in Israel
and by all Jewish people.

    A. Christmas

    B. Passover

    C. Easter

    D. Thanksgiving
Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

17. John offered his mother a nice gift on her birthday.

John's mother: Thank you very much for your gift! How wonderful it is! John: ______

    A. Never mind!

    B. I'm happy you like it.

    C. That's right.

    D. Of course.

18. William is talking to Jennie about his headache.

William: Oh, dear. The pain in my head is killing me. Jennie: ________

    A. How do you do?

    B. What can I do for you now?

    C. Don't mention it.

    D. I'm sorry. I can't.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase
that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following
questions.

19. I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.

    A. reasonable

    B. acceptable

    C. pretty high

    D. wonderful

20. Carpets from countries such as Persia and Afghanistan often fetch high

prices in the United States.
    A. Artifacts

    B. Pottery

    C. Rugs

    D. Textiles

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase
that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following
questions.

21. When being interviewed, You should focus on what the interviewer is saying
or asking you.

    A. to pay no attention to

    B. be interested in

    C. be related

    D. express interested in

22. They've always encouraged me in everything I've wanted to do.

    A. unpardoned

    B. misconstrue

    C. discouraged

    D. impaired

Read the following passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each
space.

When you visit London, one of the first things you will see is Big Ben, the famous clock
which can be heard all over the world on the BBC. If the Houses of Parliament hadn't
burned (14)......in 1834, the great clock would never have been erected. Big Ben takes
its (15)......from Sir Benjamin Hall who was responsible for the making of the clock
when the new Houses of Parliament were being built. It is not only of immense size.
but is extremely accurate as well. Officials from Greenwich Observatory have the clock
checked (18)......a day. On the BBC, you can hear the clock when it is actually striking
because microphones (19).......to the clock tower. Big Ben has rarely gone wrong.
Once, however, it failed to give the correct time. A painter (21)......had been working on
the tower hung a pot of paint on one of the hands and slowed it down.

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

English is one of the most popular languages in the world. It comes second in the
number of speakers after Chinese. In Vietnam, more and more people are studying
English and they consider it a key to success. However, not everyone knows how to
learn English effectively.

The best way to improve the four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing is to
practice regularly. You should make use of every opportunity to speak English with
friends in class or at English speaking clubs or ourselves in front of the mirror. Learning
by heart all the words does not help much if you do not read a lot because you will
easily forget what you have learnt. Reading books, listening to radio and watching films
are better ways to memorize words. Besides. English learners should not be so shy
because making mistakes is unavoidable in learning foreign languages. Practicing
speaking a lot is a good way to correct your mistakes.

28. How many skills are mentioned in paragraph 2?

    A. 2

    B. 4

    C. 5

29. The word “memorize" in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to ……………

    A. remember

    B. forget

    C. communicate

30. A good way to correct your mistakes is

    A. avoiding speaking English

    B. stopping learning English

    C. practicing speaking English a lot

31. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

    A. You should never speak English with yourselves.

    B. Many Vietnamese people consider English a key to success.

    C. English learner should be shy if they make mistakes.

32. The passage is mainly about …………………..

    A. how to learn English effectively.

    B. people who study English in Vietnam.

    C. how to read books, listen to radio and watch films

II. WRITING

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning

remains the same.

33. “ I want to be a pilot, ” my brother said.

- My brother said that _____________________________________.

34. Many trees died because of the bad weather.

- Because the weather _____________________________________.

35. I don’t have the key, so I cannot get into the house.

- If I __________________________________________________ .

36. We might find life on another planet.

- Life on another planet____________________________________.

Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets.

37. His life is very hard. He studied very well. ( Although)

→ ………………..……………………………………

38.The weather was terrible. We couldn’t go to the beach (So)

…………………………………………………………………………………

39. The book is very expensive. He bought it at the bookstore. (which” )

→ …………………………………………………….

40. Do you like orange juice? Do you like apple juice?(or)

……………………………………………………………………………………