PRACTICE TEST 1

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 pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. helps B. bats C. cooks D. finds
Question 2: A. risk B. without C. find D. invest

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 ofprimary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. formal B. marriage C. value D. belief
Question 4: A. popular B. practical C. attentive D. media

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5: The children are not interested in story books, _________?
A. are they B. do they C. aren’t they D. don’t they
Question 6: She works seven days ______week.
A. a B. the C. an D. no article
Question 7: Having some days off, we camped ________ a field near the village.
A. above B. in C. on D. over
Question 8: The police accused him of______fire to the building but he denied______in the area on the
night of the fire.
A. setting/ being B. to set/ to be C. set/ be D. set/ been
Question 9: John would be taking a great risk if he ______his money in that business.
A. would invest B. invested C. had invested D. invests
Question 10: He ______football since he was a boy.
A. plays B. is playing C. has played D. played
Question 11: ______it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat.
A. If B. Since C. Although D. Because
Question 12: He will reply ___________.
A. as soon as he receives your message B. after he received your message
C. when he was receiving your message D. until he had received your message
Question 13: ______ by the strict teacher, the students do their homework everyday.
A. Asked B. Are asked C. Asking D. Are Asking
Question 14: Burning coal is an______way of heating a house. Gas is much cheaper.
A. uneconomical B. economics C. economy D. economically
Question 15: He ________ my wet boots and made me sit by the fire.
A. put on B. put off C. took off D. took on
Question 16: Let us therefore remain vigilant, readily ________ use of all forms of prayer.
A. taking B. doing C. making D. geting
Question 17: The boy’s strange behavior aroused the ______of the shop assistant.
A. thought B. consideration C. exectations D. suspicions
Question 18: Sarah and I ______reserved the rooms in the same hotel. She was really surprised to see me
there.
A. intentionally B. practically C. coincidentally D. deliberately
Question 19: Lyly stayed up late last night, so she’s feeling a little under the ________ so be quiet and let
her rest.
A. weather B. storm C. rain D. cloud

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 20: In 1985, the Coca-Cola Company altered the secret formula of the drink’s ingredients.
A. modified B. proposed C. enriched D. restored
Question 21: Every time he opens his mouth, he immediately regrets what he said. He’s always putting
his foot in his mouth.
A. saying embarrassing things B. making a mistake
C. doing things in the wrong order D. speaking indirectly
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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 22: Some vegetables are grown without soil and natural light.
A. real B. artificial C. right D. true
Question 23: We were all in a good mood because the weather was good and we were going on holiday
the next day.
A. relaxed and comfortable B. at ease and refreshed
C. happy and disappointed D. sad and impatient

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Question 24: Phil shows to Mark the picture of his house.
- Mark: “What a lovely house you have!”
- Phil: “______”
A. No problem. B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in.
C. I think so. D. Of course not, it’s not costly.
Question 25: Laura and Mitchell are talking about the differences between men and women.
- Laura: I think women work harder than men.
- Mitchell: _________, because men are stronger than women in both physical and mental aspects.
A. I quite agree with you B. I’m not sure about that
C. It’s okay, don’t worry. D. I'm afraid I disagree with you

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 from 26 to 30.
Women hold up half the sky. This is an old Chinese saying. (26)__________, research shows that
perhaps women do more than the share of “holding up the sky.”
Fifty percent of the world’s (27)_________ are women, but in nearly two-thirds of all working hours,
the work is done by women. They do most of the domestic work, for example, cooking and washing
clothes. Millions also work outside the home. Women hold forty percent of the world’s jobs. For this work,
they earn only 40 to 60 percent as much as men, and of course they earn nothing for their domestic work.
In developing countries, (28)__________ three-fourths of the world’s population lives, women produce
more than half of the food. In Africa, 80 percent of all agricultural work is done by Women.
In parts of Africa, this is a (29)_________ day for a village woman. At 4.45 am. she gets up, washes,
and eats. It takes her half an hour to walk to the fields, and she works there until 3.00 pm. She collects
firewood until 4.00 pm then comes hack home. She spends the next hour and a half preparing food to cook.
Then she collects water for (30)_________ hour. From 6.30 to 8.30 she cooks. After dinner, she spends an
hour washing the dishes. She goes to bed at 9.30 pm.

Question 26: A. Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. Otherwise

Question 27: A. population B. people C. inhabitants D. settlers
Question 28: A. when B. which C. where D. who
Question 29: A. typical B. commercial C. mental D. local
Question 30: A. many B. all C. other D. another

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 from 31 to 35.
In the age of technology, you can take advantage of new applications which are very useful for learning
English.
One way is to download free digital lessons and put them in your media player or other similar mobile
devices. Then you can listen and study anywhere because these devices are portable.
Many devices offer apps which use voice recognition technology. This technology allows the use of
speaking electronic dictionaries. You can see words on the screen and hear them spoken. Other devices
may have word lists, exercises, tests and games.
There is also software that can help improve your pronunciation. You can choose to practise with
different native English speakers. Some English learning software offers a choice of accents and genders of
the speakers. This software can be used with different kinds of media players.
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 Many electronic mobile devices can work as recorders or cameras. They can be used to record real-life
English speech, lessons, songs or English language films from television or the Internet. This is also an
excellent way to learn English because these recordings can be used again and again.
New technology opens new ways to learn. Choose a device that suits your learning style. This will
make learning English easier, faster, more effective and more enjoyable.

Question 31: Which could be the best title of the passage?

A. Advanced Electronic Devices B. New Ways to Learn English
C. Software Programmes D. An International Language
Question 32: The word “portable” in paragraph 2 mostly means .
A. easy to carry or to move B. easy to work and entertain
C. easy to listen and study D. easy to travel and rest
Question 33: According to the passage, the app using voice recognition provides the learners ________. .
A. speaking electronic dictionaries B. native speakers
C. free digital lessons D. words on the screen
Question 34: The phrase “They’ in paragraph 5 refers to .
A. different kinds of media players B. electronic mobile devices  
C. English speech, lessons, songs  D. English language films
Question 35: Which of the following is TRUE about new technology as stated in the passage?
A. It helps learners to learn English only. B. It can be used as recorders and cameras.
C. It has changed the ways to learn. D. It cannot suit your learning style.

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 from 36 to 42.
Global warming, the rise in temperature around the earth’s atmosphere, is one of the biggest issues
facing humans nowadays. The results of numerous studies show that global warming is real. It is mainly
man-made and its effects on people and nature are catastrophic.
The biggest cause of global warming is carbon dioxide (CO 2) emissions from coal burning power plants.
When coal is burnt to make electricity, it releases a large amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. In
the USA, about 40% of CO 2 emissions come from electricity production. The second greatest source of
CO2 emissions is the burning of petrol for transport. In the USA, motor vehicles running on petrol are
responsible for about 33% of CO2 emissions. The situation is getting worse as the demand for cars is
increasing rapidly in the modern world. Another reason for the temperature rise is the cutting down of
forests for wood, paper or farming. Forests absorb and capture CO 2 from the atmosphere. This process has
been disrupted by the current alarming rate of deforestation. The worst effect of global warming is the rise
in sea levels worldwide, which could make millions of people lose their homes.
Global warming also results in severe weather-related natural disasters such as droughts and floods that
can kill or injure large numbers of people. Global warming with increasingly high temperatures can reduce
crop harvests globally, which may lead to famine. It is also predicted to have the worst impact on water
supplies. Water shortages are likely to delay economic growth and damage ecosystems. Another scary
effect of global warming is the disappearance of millions of species in the world. Widespread loss of
species is a matter of great concern for humans since we cannot exist without species diversity on Earth.
It is important that people understand that human-caused global warming is happening and its effects on
us are serious. Everybody has to take some action now to reduce the risks.

Question 36: Which is the most suitable title for the passage?
A. Global Warming: Rise in World’s Temperature. B. Global Warming: Cause of Extinction.
C. Global Warming: Causes and Impacts. D. Reducing the Risks of Global Warming.
Question 37: The word "catastrophic" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. disastrous B. numerous C. continuous D. enormous
Question 38: According to paragraph 2, what is the worst effect of global warming?
A. The rise of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions
B. The demand for cars in the modern world
C. Many homes are under the sea
D. The relationship between severe weather and natural disasters

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Question 39: The words "this process" in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. absorbing and capturing CO2 from the atmosphere
B. cutting down of forests for wood, paper or farming
C. burning of petrol for transport
D. alarming rate of deforestation
Question 40: The word "delay" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. repeat B. restart C. retard D. recall
Question 41: According to the passage, which of the following is predicted to have the worst impact on
water supplies?
A. High temperatures B. Water shortages
C. Widespread loss of species D. Large numbers of people
Question 42: Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Global warming is a natural phenomenon.
B. Human must do something to stop global warming.
C. The only cause of global warming is carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
B. Global warming has no impacts on human.

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.
Question 43: Scientists (A)does not thoroughly understand (B)how just the body of (C)an individual
becomes sensitive to (D)a harmless substance such as milk, wheat, and egg.
Question 44: She was (A)accused of (B)stalking the actress by repeatedly (C)calling her and (D)send
threatening letters over the past few months.
Question 45: I was (A)listening to an (B)amused programme on the radio, which (C)made me (D)laugh
out loud.

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 46: He finds physics more difficult than other science subjects.
A. He finds other science subjects more difficult than physics.
B. He finds other science subjects not as difficult as physics.
C. He finds physics not as difficult as other science subjects.
D. He finds physics less difficult than other science subjects.
Question 47: “I will visit my grandfather in Nha Trang tomorrow”, said Kim
A. Kim said that she would visit her grandfather in Nha Trang tomorrow.
B. Kim said that she had visited her grandfather in Nha Trang the next day.
C. Kim said that she would visit my grandfather in Nha Trang the next day.
D. Kim said that she would visit her grandfather in Nha Trang the next day.
Question 48: It is possible that one of the men died on the mountain.
A. One of the men must have died on the mountain.
B. One of the men may have died on the mountain.
C. One of the men need have died on the mountain.
D. One of the men should have died on the mountain.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair
of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: You can go out with friends. Make sure you come back home before 9 p.m.
A. You can go out with friends unless you come back home before 9 p.m.
B. You can go out with friends if you come back home before 9 p.m.
C. You can't go out with friends in case you forget to come back home before 9 p.m.
D. You can't go out with friends provided you come back home before 9 p.m.
Question 50: The student was very bright. He could solve all the math problems.
A. He was a so bright student that he could solve all the math problem.
B. The student was very bright that he could solve all the math problem.
C. He was such bright a student that he could solve all the math problem.
D. So bright was the student that he could solve all the math problem.
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 PRACTICE TEST 1
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 pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. helps B. bats C. cooks D. finds
Question 2: A. risk B. without C. find D. invest

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 ofprimary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. formal B. marriage C. value D. belief
Question 4: A. popular B. practical C. attentive D. media

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5: The children are not interested in story books, _________?
A. are they B. do they C. aren’t they D. don’t they
Question 6: She works seven days ______week.
A. a B. the C. an D. no article
Question 7: Having some days off, we camped ________ a field near the village.
A. above B. in C. on D. over
Question 8: The police accused him of______fire to the building but he denied______in the area on the
night of the fire.
A. setting/ being B. to set/ to be C. set/ be D. set/ been
Question 9: John would be taking a great risk if he ______his money in that business.
A. would invest B. invested C. had invested D. invests
Question 10: He ______football since he was a boy.
A. plays B. is playing C. has played D. played
Question 11: ______it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat.
A. If B. Since C. Although D. Because
Question 12: He will reply ___________.
A. as soon as he receives your message B. after he received your message
C. when he was receiving your message D. until he had received your message
Question 13: ______ by the strict teacher, the students do their homework everyday.
A. Asked B. Are asked C. Asking D. Are Asking
Question 14: Burning coal is an______way of heating a house. Gas is much cheaper.
A. uneconomical B. economics C. economy D. economically
Question 15: He ________ my wet boots and made me sit by the fire.
A. put on B. put off C. took off D. took on
Question 16: Let us therefore remain vigilant, readily ________ use of all forms of prayer.
A. taking B. doing C. making D. geting
Question 17: The boy’s strange behavior aroused the ______of the shop assistant.
A. thought B. consideration C. exectations D. suspicions
Question 18: Sarah and I ______reserved the rooms in the same hotel. She was really surprised to see me
there.
A. intentionally B. practically C. coincidentally D. deliberately
Question 19: Lyly stayed up late last night, so she’s feeling a little under the ________ so be quiet and let
her rest.
A. weather B. storm C. rain D. cloud
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 20: In 1985, the Coca-Cola Company altered the secret formula of the drink’s ingredients.
A. modified B. proposed C. enriched D. restored
Question 21: Every time he opens his mouth, he immediately regrets what he said. He’s always putting
his foot in his mouth.
A. saying embarrassing things B. making a mistake
C. doing things in the wrong order D. speaking indirectly
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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 22: Some vegetables are grown without soil and natural light.
A. real B. artificial C. right D. true
Question 23: We were all in a good mood because the weather was good and we were going on holiday
the next day.
A. relaxed and comfortable B. at ease and refreshed
C. happy and disappointed D. sad and impatient

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Question 24: Phil shows to Mark the picture of his house.
- Mark: “What a lovely house you have!”
- Phil: “______”
A. No problem. B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in.
C. I think so. D. Of course not, it’s not costly.
Question 25: Laura and Mitchell are talking about the differences between men and women.
- Laura: I think women work harder than men.
- Mitchell: _________, because men are stronger than women in both physical and mental aspects.
A. I quite agree with you B. I’m not sure about that
C. It’s okay, don’t worry. D. I'm afraid I disagree with you

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 from 26 to 30.
Women hold up half the sky. This is an old Chinese saying. (26)__________, research shows that
perhaps women do more than the share of “holding up the sky.”
Fifty percent of the world’s (27)_________ are women, but in nearly two-thirds of all working hours,
the work is done by women. They do most of the domestic work, for example, cooking and washing
clothes. Millions also work outside the home. Women hold forty percent of the world’s jobs. For this work,
they earn only 40 to 60 percent as much as men, and of course they earn nothing for their domestic work.
In developing countries, (28)__________ three-fourths of the world’s population lives, women produce
more than half of the food. In Africa, 80 percent of all agricultural work is done by Women.
In parts of Africa, this is a (29)_________ day for a village woman. At 4.45 am. she gets up, washes,
and eats. It takes her half an hour to walk to the fields, and she works there until 3.00 pm. She collects
firewood until 4.00 pm then comes hack home. She spends the next hour and a half preparing food to cook.
Then she collects water for (30)_________ hour. From 6.30 to 8.30 she cooks. After dinner, she spends an
hour washing the dishes. She goes to bed at 9.30 pm.

Question 26: A. Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. Otherwise

Question 27: A. population B. people C. inhabitants D. settlers
Question 28: A. when B. which C. where D. who
Question 29: A. typical B. commercial C. mental D. local
Question 30: A. many B. all C. other D. another

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 from 31 to 35.
In the age of technology, you can take advantage of new applications which are very useful for learning
English.
One way is to download free digital lessons and put them in your media player or other similar mobile
devices. Then you can listen and study anywhere because these devices are portable.
Many devices offer apps which use voice recognition technology. This technology allows the use of
speaking electronic dictionaries. You can see words on the screen and hear them spoken. Other devices
may have word lists, exercises, tests and games.
There is also software that can help improve your pronunciation. You can choose to practise with
different native English speakers. Some English learning software offers a choice of accents and genders of
the speakers. This software can be used with different kinds of media players.
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 Many electronic mobile devices can work as recorders or cameras. They can be used to record real-life
English speech, lessons, songs or English language films from television or the Internet. This is also an
excellent way to learn English because these recordings can be used again and again.
New technology opens new ways to learn. Choose a device that suits your learning style. This will
make learning English easier, faster, more effective and more enjoyable.

Question 31: Which could be the best title of the passage?

A. Advanced Electronic Devices B. New Ways to Learn English
C. Software Programmes D. An International Language
Question 32: The word “portable” in paragraph 2 mostly means .
A. easy to carry or to move B. easy to work and entertain
C. easy to listen and study D. easy to travel and rest
Question 33: According to the passage, the app using voice recognition provides the learners ________. .
A. speaking electronic dictionaries B. native speakers
C. free digital lessons D. words on the screen
Question 34: The phrase “They’ in paragraph 5 refers to .
A. different kinds of media players B. electronic mobile devices  
C. English speech, lessons, songs  D. English language films
Question 35: Which of the following is TRUE about new technology as stated in the passage?
A. It helps learners to learn English only. B. It can be used as recorders and cameras.
C. It has changed the ways to learn. D. It cannot suit your learning style.

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 from 36 to 42.
Global warming, the rise in temperature around the earth’s atmosphere, is one of the biggest issues
facing humans nowadays. The results of numerous studies show that global warming is real. It is mainly
man-made and its effects on people and nature are catastrophic.
The biggest cause of global warming is carbon dioxide (CO 2) emissions from coal burning power plants.
When coal is burnt to make electricity, it releases a large amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. In
the USA, about 40% of CO 2 emissions come from electricity production. The second greatest source of
CO2 emissions is the burning of petrol for transport. In the USA, motor vehicles running on petrol are
responsible for about 33% of CO2 emissions. The situation is getting worse as the demand for cars is
increasing rapidly in the modern world. Another reason for the temperature rise is the cutting down of
forests for wood, paper or farming. Forests absorb and capture CO 2 from the atmosphere. This process has
been disrupted by the current alarming rate of deforestation. The worst effect of global warming is the rise
in sea levels worldwide, which could make millions of people lose their homes.
Global warming also results in severe weather-related natural disasters such as droughts and floods that
can kill or injure large numbers of people. Global warming with increasingly high temperatures can reduce
crop harvests globally, which may lead to famine. It is also predicted to have the worst impact on water
supplies. Water shortages are likely to delay economic growth and damage ecosystems. Another scary
effect of global warming is the disappearance of millions of species in the world. Widespread loss of
species is a matter of great concern for humans since we cannot exist without species diversity on Earth.
It is important that people understand that human-caused global warming is happening and its effects on
us are serious. Everybody has to take some action now to reduce the risks.

Question 36: Which is the most suitable title for the passage?
A. Global Warming: Rise in World’s Temperature. B. Global Warming: Cause of Extinction.
C. Global Warming: Causes and Impacts. D. Reducing the Risks of Global Warming.
Question 37: The word "catastrophic" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. disastrous B. numerous C. continuous D. enormous
Question 38: According to paragraph 2, what is the worst effect of global warming?
A. The rise of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions
B. The demand for cars in the modern world
C. Many homes are under the sea
D. The relationship between severe weather and natural disasters

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Question 39: The words "this process" in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. absorbing and capturing CO2 from the atmosphere
B. cutting down of forests for wood, paper or farming
C. burning of petrol for transport
D. alarming rate of deforestation
Question 40: The word "delay" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. repeat B. restart C. retard D. recall
Question 41: According to the passage, which of the following is predicted to have the worst impact on
water supplies?
A. High temperatures B. Water shortages
C. Widespread loss of species D. Large numbers of people
Question 42: Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Global warming is a natural phenomenon.
B. Human must do something to stop global warming.
C. The only cause of global warming is carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
B. Global warming has no impacts on human.

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.
Question 43: Scientists (A)does not thoroughly understand (B)how just the body of (C)an individual
becomes sensitive to (D)a harmless substance such as milk, wheat, and egg.
Question 44: She was (A)accused of (B)stalking the actress by repeatedly (C)calling her and (D)send
threatening letters over the past few months.
Question 45: I was (A)listening to an (B)amused programme on the radio, which (C)made me (D)laugh
out loud.

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 46: He finds physics more difficult than other science subjects.
A. He finds other science subjects more difficult than physics.
B. He finds other science subjects not as difficult as physics.
C. He finds physics not as difficult as other science subjects.
D. He finds physics less difficult than other science subjects.
Question 47: “I will visit my grandfather in Nha Trang tomorrow”, said Kim
A. Kim said that she would visit her grandfather in Nha Trang tomorrow.
B. Kim said that she had visited her grandfather in Nha Trang the next day.
C. Kim said that she would visit my grandfather in Nha Trang the next day.
D. Kim said that she would visit her grandfather in Nha Trang the next day.
Question 48: It is possible that one of the men died on the mountain.
A. One of the men must have died on the mountain.
B. One of the men may have died on the mountain.
C. One of the men need have died on the mountain.
D. One of the men should have died on the mountain.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair
of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: You can go out with friends. Make sure you come back home before 9 p.m.
A. You can go out with friends unless you come back home before 9 p.m.
B. You can go out with friends if you come back home before 9 p.m.
C. You can't go out with friends in case you forget to come back home before 9 p.m.
D. You can't go out with friends provided you come back home before 9 p.m.
Question 50: The student was very bright. He could solve all the math problems.
A. He was a so bright student that he could solve all the math problem.
B. The student was very bright that he could solve all the math problem.
C. He was such bright a student that he could solve all the math problem.
D. So bright was the student that he could solve all the math problem.
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