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A. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 points)

I. Mark the latter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. trashed B. talked C. reached D. loved
2. A. prepare B. help C. tennis D. tell

II. 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. digital    B. personal  C. excellent  D. electric
4.  A. similar   B. symbolic  C. effective  D. eternal
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
5. It's an important part of your cultural identity to keep your ______________ in speaking English.
A. vocabulary  B. language C. accent D. skill
6. Much ______________ comes through body language and gesture.
A. talk B. exchange  C. speech  D. communication
7. Try to ______________the meaning of words rather than going straight for your dictionary.
A. judge B. guess  C. decide D. except
8. Reading is the best way to ______________ your vocabulary in any language.
A. improve B. increase C. raise D. put up  
9. He is not exactly rich but he certainly earns enough to______________.
A. get through B. get by C. get on D. get up
10. One way of increasing your speed of comprehension is to learn all your vocabulary without the use
of your own ______________.
A. first language B. technical language
B. business language D. official language
11. If I didn’t have exams next week, I ______________ camping with you this weekend.
A. will go B. will have gone
C. would have gone D. would go
12. If she ______________rich, she would travel around the world.
A. would be B. is C. has been D. were
13. India is the country ______________ he spent the early years of his life.
A. at which B. on which C. that D. where
14. Such _____ as sugar, sugarcane, and coconut water are mostly used in Southern Vietnamese food than
in Northern and Central Vietnam.
A. Dishes B. courses C. ingredients D. menus
15. Despite the differences in cuisine of each region, there are similarities, such as the _____ for main
meals – rice, ways of adding fish sauce, herbs and others flavors.
A. Staple B. basic C. foundation D. necessity
16. Some of famous _____ in Southern Vietnam are Hu Tieu Nam Vang, Bun Mam, fried rice, flour cake,
and many kinds of puddings.
A. Foods B. dishes C. stapes D. ingredients
17. Food in Northern Vietnam is not as ______ as that in Central and Southern Vietnam, as black pepper is
often used rather than chillies.
A. Strong B. flavor C. spicy D. exciting
18. Another feature in Northern cuisine is in winter all family members gather around the big hotpot
_______ there is a combination of seasoned broth, vegetables and meats.
A. Which B. in which C. what D. that
19. A meal of Hue people has a natural combination between flavors and colors of dishes, which creates
the unique _____ in the regional cuisine.
A. Feature B. part C. description D. list
20. One special feature of cuisine in Southern Vietnam is the short cooking time which aims to ________
the freshness of food.
A. Stay B. continue C. keep D. exist
21. If I feel hungry in the afternoon, I _________ snacks like fresh carrots.
A. Would have B. had C. had had D. might have
22. If my mother goes home late this evening, my father ________.
A. Will cook B. would cook C. had cooked D. has cooked
23. Both community _____ and volunteerism are an investment in our community and the people who
live in it.
A.life B. language C. performance D. service
24. ______ being the CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates is also one of the world’s greatest philanthropists.
A.side from B. But for C. Except for D. In addition
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correct in each of the
following questions.
25. She remained calmly and waited till he had finished shouting at her.
A B C D
26. Martin was chosen because she is a good administrator who gets along for everyone.
A B C D
 27. Many family are using biogas for cooking.
A B C D

V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges
28. “It’s nearly Tet holiday already”
A. How time flies! B. Thanks a million
C. Don’t make me laugh! D. No such luck!
29. “You can borrow my book.”
A. There’s nothing to it! B. You can such that again
C. No way! D. Thanks tons.

VI. 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.
30. Becoming a super star performing on stage was my burning desire when I was a teenager.
A. well-known painter B. famous singer
C. good writer D. famous composer
31. We were surprised to know that over 15000 fans packed into the stadium to support Vietnamese
football team.
A. people B. admires C. visitors D. watchers

VII. 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.
32. To have chance enter the final round, you have to eliminate lots of competitors.
A. retain B. remove C. restrict D. reject
33. It is undeniable that instrument innovations hit the right note in 2013 with the 3D-printed guitar, the
AT-200 guitar, the seaboard grand and the wheel harp.
A. growth B. modernisation C. revolution D. stagnation

VIII. 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 relationship between students and teachers is less formal in the USA than in many other
countries. American students do not stand up (34) ______ their teachers enter the room. Students are
encouraged to ask questions during class, to stop in the teacher’s office for extra help, and to phone if
they are absent. Most teachers (35) ______ students to enter class late or leave early if necessary. (36)
______the lack of formality, students are still expected to be polite to their teachers and fellow class
mate.
When students want to ask questions, they usually (37) ______ a hand and wait to be called on.
When a test is being given, talking to a classmate is not only rude but also risky. Most American
teachers considers that students who are talking to each other (38) ______ a test are cheating.
34. A. when B. where C. that D. whether
35. A. let B. allow C. make D. encourage
36. A. Though B. In spite C. Despite D. Because of
37. A. rise B. arise C. raise D. put
38. A. in B. when C. while D. during
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
WORLD BBQ
To some people, there is nothing more appetizing than the smell of meat sizzling over an open fire.
Throughout the world, people love to eat barbecue because it lets them together with friends and family
to enjoy a meat that brings them back to their caveman roots. Cooking over coals or an open flame
makes people feel more sociable.
Most countries have barbecue traditions, and they usually take place on national holidays. In the
United States, it is a tradition to have a barbecue of hamburgers and hot dogs on July 4, which is
Independence Day. In Taiwan, people get together to eat barbecue during the Moon festival, and the
smell of burning coals is in the air all day.
In South America, and in Argentina in particular, barbecue is a way of life. All sorts of meats and
sausages are put on a large grill together over hot coals. Barbecue is even considered the national dish in
Argentina, and it is given the name of asado in Portuguese. This means not only the dish, but also the
social event that surrounds an Argentina barbecue.
When a person speaks about Turkish and Middle Eastern barbecue, the kebab immediately comes to
mind. The tradition of taking different meats, and sometimes vegetables as well, and spearing them with
a sharp stick called a skewer has crossed cultural lines today. Practically, anywhere in the English-
speaking world, the thought of shish-kebab will make barbecue lovers’ mouth water.
Wherever you go in the world, you are almost certain to come across a local method of preparing
barbecue. If you visit different places, be bold and try whatever the local specialities are.
39. What does the phrase “brings them back to their caveman roots” in paragraph 1 mean?
A. Make people want to eat barbecue on an open flame
B. Keep people from eating meat
C. Make people think about how things were with their ancestors
D. Cause people to act more sociable during festivals
40. Where is barbecue considered a way of life?
A. The United States B. Taiwan
C. The Middle East D. Argentina
41. What are the sharp sticks that are used to cook meat called?
A. Specialities B. Skewers C. Shish-kebabs D. Asado
42. Which of the following statements it NOT true?
A. Cooking over open fires makes people feel less sociable.
 B. Shish-kebabs are well-known in Turkey.
C. People in the United States eat hamburgers and hot dogs.
D. Argentina’s asado is considered the national dish.
43. What is the main ideas of the passage?
A. Barbecue is s healthy way to eat meat.
B. People today are eating more vegetables with their barbecue.
C. Local barbecue specialities can be found all over the world.
D. People in some countries mostly use sausages when they barbecue.
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
44. They last talked to each other three months ago.
A. They didn’t talk to each other for three months.
B. They haven’t talked to each other for three months.
C. They talked to each other for three months.
D. They have taked to each other for three months.
45. My mother told me “You should visit your grandmother tomorrow”
A. My mother told me I should visit your grandmother tomorrow.
B. My mother invited me to visit my grandmother tomorrow.
C. My mother advised me to visit my grandmother the day after.
D. My mother urged me visiting my grandmother the next day.
46. The police are supposed to do something about these people.
A. I wish the police would do something about these people.
B. The police should have done something about these people.
C. Supposedly, the police do something about these people.
D. The police suppose that these people do something.
47. Mr Brown spent all his money. He even borrowed some from me.
A. As soon as Mr Brown borrowed some money from me, he spent it all.
B. Hardly had Mr Brown borrowed some money from me when he spent it all.
C. Not only did Mr Brown spent all his money but also he borrowed some from me.
D. Not only did Mr Brown spend all his money but he borrowed some from me as well.
48. You got lost because you didn't do what I told you.
A. If you had followed my instructions, you wouldn't have got lost.
B. If you followed what I told you, you wouldn't get lost.
C. You won't get lost if you do what I told you.
D. Unless you did what I told you, you wouldn't get lost.
49. We couldn't relax until all the guests had left.
A. Not until all the guests had left could we relax.
B. It wasn't until all the guests had left that we could relax.
C. It wasn't until all the guests had left could we relax.
D. A and B are correct
50. I found it difficult to communicate with foreigners.
A. I had no difficulty communicating with foreigners.
B. I didn't like to communicate with foreigners.
C. I was not used to communicating with foreigners.
D. I preferred communicating with foreigners.