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Năm học 2021 – 2022 TIẾNG ANH 11

PRONUNCIATION
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.
1. A. deafening B. frightening C. happening D. threatening
2. A. secondary B. complimentary C. vocabulary D. supplementary
3. A. idiot B. idea C. idol D. ideal
4. A. police B. policy C. polite D. pollute
5. A. preferable B. preference C. preferably D. preferential
6. A. attitude B. casual C. brand D. mature
7. A. objection B. motivated C. forbid D. obey
8. A. official B. privacy C. advice D. fierce
9. A. date B. elegant C. teenager D. relationship
10. A. sympathetic B. smoothly C. without D. together( vớ vẩn )
11. A. contact B. initiative C. interact D. lifetime
12. A. enquire hỏi thăm B. quickly C. quay D. acquaintance
người quen
13. A. prioritize ưu tiên B. strive C. determined D. decisive
14. A. possession B. discussion C. profession D. decision
15. A. stopped B. expected C. finished D. faced
16. A. graceful B. dominate C. nation D. magic
17. A. Asia B. mastery C. establish D. prosperous
18. A. charter B. exchange C. achievement D. architecture
19. A. consist B. Singapore C. dispute cuộc tranh cãi D. diversity
20. A. Southeast B. peaceful C. creative D. increase
Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others.
21. A. argument B. reconcile C. comfortable D. financial
22. A. compassion B. counsellor C. frustrating D. romantic
23. A. viewpoint B. upset C. unite D. support
24. A. protective B. dependent C. studious D. respectful
25. A. well-informed B. interact C. self-esteem D. integrate
26. A. outweigh B. housekeeping C. childcare D. conflict
27. A. beneficial B. conservative C. experienced D. responsible
28. A. curfew B. control C. homestay D. flashy
29. A. profile B. promote C. prefer D. regret
30. A. matchmaking B. assistance C. attitude D. confident
31. A. elegant B. determined C. privacy D. classify
32. A. interact B. concentrate C. counsellor D. influence
33. A. international B. interpersonal C. intelligently D. intellectually
34. A. management B. loneliness C. protective D. privacy
35. A. difficulty B. community C. ability D. effectively
36. A. hygiene B. wisely C. lifestyle D. respect
37. A. solidarity B. academic C. population D. association
38. A. regional B. opposite C. organize D. stability
39. A. external B. constitution C. appreciate D. direction
40. A. disability B. interference C. fundamental D. description
LANGUAGE FUNCTION
Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences
1. I live in a _______ with just my parents and my younger brother.
A. nuclear family B. medium family C. extended family D. big family
2. My grandma has her own _______ about things like hairstyles, appearance and table manners.
A. believe B. believes C. beliefs D. believing
3. You _______ put the knife in your mouth – it’s very dangerous.
A. have to B. don’t have to C. must D. mustn’t
4. Conflicts or fighting between parents also has a negative _______ on children’s sense of safety and
security.
A. act B. power C. impact D. force
5. Teens should have the ability to _______loneliness.
A. deal B. cope with C. set up D. look after
6. To people who don’t know him, he probably _______ rather unfriendly.
A. sees B. sounds C. appears D. performs
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7. My parents give me advice, but they never try to _______their decisions on me.
A. priorities B. impose C. afford D. value
8. You _______ be happy to have such a great relationship with your parents.
A. should B. can C. must D. can’t
9. My grandpa is the most _______ person in my family, who is not easily persuaded to change his
decisions.
A. easy-going B. ignorant C. elegant D. conservative
10. She considers people to be the products of the values and _______ of society they live in.
A. norms B. requirements C. situations D. behaviors
11. They refused _______ to Tim’s proposal. They decided _______ their work.
A. to listen/continuing B. to listen/to continue C. listening/to continue D. listening/continuing
12. Going into any arguments, both sides know that either one is going to change the other’s _______.
A. head B. mind C. brain D. feeling
13. My grandma is 70 now, but she still _______ younger.
A. seems B. remains C. giving D. suggests
14. Teenagers do not have to work and _______ on her favorite study, club activities and going out.
A. gather B. bring C. concentrate D. depend
15. I enjoy _______to a number of programs on the radio. I am also fond of _______ novels.
A. to listen/to read B. listening/reading C. to listen/reading D. listening/to read
16. Children learn from how they see their parents_______ when parents are getting along well, their
relationship supports their child’s development.
A. involve B. influence C. affect D. interact
17. General _______ skills are part of being independent and responsible.
A. house B. housekeeping C. housekeeper D. housemaking
18. No one will leave the classroom until the guilty student admits _______ the money.
A. steal B. stealing C. to steal D.
19. During the examination, students _______ keep silent and focus on their own papers.
A. need B. can C. might D. have to
20. Jack Anderson was caught _______a match at the time of the fire. He was accused of _______the
fire.
A. to hold/set B. held/setting C. holding/to set D. holding/setting
21. I cannot imagine you _______married to Peter. He might make you _______ unhappy.
A. to get/are B. get/being C. got/ to be D. getting/be
22. Her boss promised _______ her a raise because she never minds _______ the night shift.
A. offering/work B. offered/to work C. to offer/working D. offer/worked
23. Different people may have different _______ towards clothing because there are no global standards.
A. ways B. attitudes C. thinking D. behaviors
24. He disagrees _______ a new car. He prefers _______ by bus to by car.
A. to buy/travel B. buying/to travel C. to buy/travelling D. bought/traveled
25. Teens all over the world notice passionate feelings of _______in romantic relationships.
A. feature B. quality C. worthiness D. attraction
26. It is my close friend _______.can help me get over difficulties.
A. whom B. which C. that D. he
27. The questions are easy _______ We hope _______ high scores.
A. to answer/ to get B. answering/to get C. to answer/getting D. answered/got
28. Teenage is the period which is full of excitement, experiment but _______.
A. conflicts B. violence C. enjoyment D. opposing
29. The man asked me how _______ to the airport. He said he had to _______ the 9.00 plane to Paris.
A. getting/taken B. to get/take C. got/taking D. get/took
30. _______ friendship that you should try to build up in order to have true values.
A. It is B. It was C. Its D. There
31. His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else’s point of view. He is very______________.
A. open-minded B. kind-hearted C. absent-minded D. narrow-minded
32. You were the last one _______ the office. Did you see anyone _______ the building?
A. leaving/to enter B. to leave/enter C. left/entering
33. Tom sounded _______ when I spoke to him on the phone.
A. angry B. angrily C. to be angry D. to be angrily
34. The fishing boat sank but luckily all the crew _______ able to save themselves.
A. have been B.is C. are D. were
35. Wealth _______ to the possession of a large amount of money, property, or other valuable things.
A. refer B. are referring C.is referring D. refers

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36. Rapid changes in personality, falling grades, constant sadness, anxiety, or sleep problems could
indicate depression, bullying, or another _______ health issue.
A. emotion B. emotional C. feeling D. nervous
37. _______ our prepaid order, they failed to send us the items in time.
A. Regardless of B. With respect to C. Without any notice of D. On behalf of
38. She is the cause _______all his problems. She often makes him be worried _______ what she has
done.
A. from/over B. to/at C. for/on D. of/about
39. He provided the solution _______ our financial situation. We were grateful _______ him _______
being so kind.
A. at/with/in B.in/on/ with C. of/by/on D. to/to/for
40. The news from the destroyed villages _______ so bad.
A. was D. have been
41. “Mr. Adams is going to retire next month.” – “_______”
A. Oh, I have no idea. B. Right, you’d probably be the next.
C. You don’t say! D. Congratulations!
42. Measles _______ a dangerous disease for pregnant women.
A. have B. are C. is D. were
43. I went to _______ airport at 6:00 AM yesterday. I had to catch _______ flight to_______ Paris.
A. an / the / the B.Ø / the / Ø C. the / a / Ø D. a / a / Ø
44. Jim, _______old friend of mine, used to work in_______ downtown Los Angeles. He had a good job
in one of_______ biggest law firms in the city.
A. an / the / Ø B. a / the / Ø C. the / Ø / a D. an / Ø / the
45. “Wow! What a nice coat you are wearing!”
A. Certainly. Do you like it, too? B. Yes, of course. It’s expensive.
B. I like you to say that. D. Thanks. My mother bought it for me.
46. Lee, my classmate, comes from _______Philippines. He not only plays _______ football very well but
also is good at …… mathematics.
A. Ø / Ø / the B. the / a / the C. Ø / the / the D. the / Ø / Ø
47. Of all high school courses, mathematics _______to be difficult.
A. consider B. have considered C. are considered D. is considered
48. Under UK opportunity laws, an employee _______against on the grounds of race, religion or gender.
A. didn’t use to discriminate B. cannot be discriminated
C. should not discriminate D. hasn’t been discriminating
49. At first I was very angry _______his behaviors but later when he apologized _______doing like that I
forgave him.
A. in/from B.at/for C. on/in D. of/with
50. You will need to be _____to work with these old people. They are going rather deaf.
A. polite B. dedicated C. patient D. gifted
51. She retired early _______ account _______ ill health. Now, she lives _______ retirement.
A. in/off/upon B. for/from/on C. on/of/in D. with/in/during
52. There are many different ways _______ comparing the economy of one nation_______ that of
another.
A. from/on B.to/of C. for/on D. of/with
53. Two friends Diana and Anne are talking about Anne’s new blouse. - Diana: “That blouse suites you
perfectly, Anne.” - Ann: “_______”
A. Never mind B. Don’t mention it C. Thank you D. You’re welcome
54. Economics _______ at high school.
A. is not taught B. are not taught C. do not teach D. does not teach
55. John’s information _______ us a lot.
A. help B. has helped C. have helped D. were helping
56. The furniture _______ so expensive that we had to save for three months to buy it.
A. are B.is C. was D. were
57. My relationship with Mary is wonderful. I have still been _______ contact _______ her since we left
high school. Although sometimes her ideas are different _______ mine, we are best friends.
A.at/for/in B.in/with/from C. on/about/up D. of/to/with
58. I was born in _______ warm family. My parents are both _______ teachers of English. So, I am good
at _______ English.
A. a / Ø / Ø B. the / the / an C. a / the / the D. the / Ø / an
59. If you have any problems, go to Ann. She’ll always _______ a sympathetic ear.
A. give B. bring C. lend D. borrow

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 60. Teenage depression is a _______ problem that impacts every aspect of a teen’s life.
A. dangerous B. serious C. bad D. harmful
61. They were finally _______ with each other, after not speaking for nearly five years.
A. reconciled B. persuaded C. interested D. fond
62. ASEAN focuses on improving member states' economies and maintaining regional peace and _____
A. stability B. regularity C. prosperity D. equality
63. _____is an organized group of people who have common interests, activities or
purposes.
A. Group B. Bloc C. Association D. Team
64. Regional development activities have been carried out_____ASEAN cooperation.
A. under B. for C. into D. off
65. The ASEAN charter came into _____on 15 December 2008.
A. action B. act C. operation D. force

Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correction.

66. Because there are less(A) members present(B) tonight than there were(C) last night, we
must(D) wait until the next meeting to vote.
67. Should children received(A) early injections against(B) diseases, they might have a lower(C) risk of
infection in late preschool and early(D) school age.
68. Windsurfing, which(A) is a water sport combining(B) elements of surfing and sailing, first developed(C)
in the(D) United States in 1968 and also called boardsailing.
69. Women’s movements ensure(A) the full(B) education, develop(C) and advancement of(D) women.
70. Reading(A) can’t make your life longer (B), but reading really makes(C) your life more thicker (D).
71. The purpose(A) of UNICEF is help(B) provide a better life(C) for children and (D) their mother.
72. He has made(A) a lot of mistakes(B) in his writing because(C) his carelessness (D).
73. Marilyn Monroe, who(A) was a famous(B) actress, was died(C) of drug overdose (D).
74. He never goes(A) home(B) before he will finish(C) his work (D).
75. I’d like(A (B) some informations(C) about the flights(D) to Bangkok
76. Realistic novels (A), in trying to present(B) life as it actually is, have written(C) many works that are
noted for(D) their artistry of style.
77. The natural (A) desire to protect (B) children can make (C) parents overprotecting (D).
78. Messy desks(A) and drawers take you much(B) time searching(C) through piles(D) of documents.
79. Talked (A) about where (B) we should (C) go for (D) lunch.
80. The (A) community of Bethesda, Maryland, was (B) previous (C) known (D) as Darcy’s Store.
81. J.H.PPratt used group (A) therapy early (B) in the past century when he (C) brought tuberculosis
patients together to discuss its (D) disease.
82. The United States has import(A) all carpet wools in recent(B) years because domestic(C) wools are
too fine(D) and soft for carpets.
83. Benny Goodman was equally(A) talented as both a jazz performer(B) as well as(C) a classical
musician (D).
84. William Hart was an act(A) best-known(B) for his(C) roles as(D) western heroes in silent films.
85. Each object enters(A) Jupiter’s magnetic(B) field is deluged(C) with electrical charges (D).
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
ones.
86. Today’s scientists have overcome many of the challenges of the depth by using more sophisticated
tools.
A. complicated B. worldly C. experienced D. aware
87. We went away on holiday last week, but it rained day in day out.
A. every single day B. every second day C. every other day D. every two days
88. We can use either verbal or non-verbal forms of communication.
A. using gestures B. using verbs C. using speech D. using facial expressions
89. Each year about fifty hundred species of plants and animals are already being eliminated.
A. dropped B. removed C. kicked D. tossed
90. The unmanned U.S space probe Mariner 9 sent back over 7.000 photos of Mars.
A. circulated B. transmitted C. conveyed D. submitted
91. When you cross the street, be careful and be on the alert for the bus.
A. Look for B. watch out for C. search for D. watch for
92. He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime
A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange
93. Don’t forget to drop me a line when you’re away.
A. telephone me B. call me C. write to me D. send me a telegram

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 94. I think the time has now come when we’ll simply have to call it a day.
A. stop trying B. stop thinking C. stop working D. stop going
95. It is a really difficult matter to decide how to solve now. I will need time to think it over.
B. make it better C. make up for it D. think out of time
96. He insisted on listening to the entire story.
A. part B. funny C. whole D. interesting
97. When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
A. be related to B. pay all attention to C. be interested in D. express interest in
98. He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking.
A. steers me B. irritates me C. moves me D. frightens me
99. School uniform is required in most of Vietnamese schools.
A. divided B. depended C. compulsory D. paid
100. The government's interference in the strike has been widely criticised.
A. disapproval B. intervention C. limitation D. postponement
101. The emblem of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations was designed basing on rice - the most
important crop for the Southeast Asian people.
A. banner B. logo C. motto D. slogan
102. The scholarship is renewed annually and may be stopped if the students have poor academic records
or bad behaviours.
A. every day B. every month C. every week D. every year
103. In Thailand, it's against the law to litter on the pavement. Lf you are caught, you can be fined up to
$2000 Baht.
A. evil B. illegal C. immoral D. wrong
104. The beautiful sights in Sa Pa, Mui Ne and Ha Noi all contribute to the country's magic charm.
A. beauty B. fame C. image D. value
105. ASEAN organised different projects and activities to integrate its members.
A. combine B. interest C. separate D. upgrade
106. The major shortcoming of ASEAN as an organisation is the inability to go through many declarations,
agreements, and instruments that they have proliferated over the years.
A. advantage B. benefit C. drawback D. success
107. We have achieved considerable results in the economic field, such as high economic growth, stability
and significant poverty alleviation over the past few years.
A. achievement B. development C. prevention D. reduction
108. After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1989, the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of
Viet Nam adopted a resolution to have 'more friends and fewer enemies'.
A. breakdown B. decrease C. establish D. increase
109. He had dominated racing this year with six victories in seven starts.
A. overexcited B. overreacted C. overwhelmed D. overshadowed
110. It's often hard to find the 'right time' to approach someone about a delicate issue, as well as being
difficult to say the words you need to say.
A. sensitive B. significant C. unconscious D. unfamiliar
111. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in
Bangkok, Thailand, with Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, joining hands initially.
A. basically B. firstly C. lastly D. officially

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
ones
112. Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court
A. failed to pay B. paid in full C. had a bad personality D. was paid much money
113. His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning.
A. elicited B. irregular C. secret D. legal
114. The young leader was reluctant to shoulder the responsibilities of ministerial office.
A. wanting B. willing C. anxious D. eager
115. This new magazine is known for its comprehensive coverage of news.
A. casual B. indifferent C. inadequate D. superficial
116. Sadly, many non-disabled people have negative attitudes toward children with cognitive impairments
in developing countries.
A. helpless B. disappointing C. pessimistic D. positive
117. Little Mary had a disadvantaged childhood with little education and money.
A. difficult B. poor C. prosperous D. starving

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118. According to WHO, many disabled people still face challenges, discrimination, poverty, and limited
access to education, employment, and healthcare.
A. controlled B. inadequate C. short D. unrestricted
119. The theme of the upcoming conference is to remove barriers to create an inclusive and accessible
society for all.
A. abolish B. stick to C. get rid of D. keep
120. Most of these children come from large and poor families, which prevent them from having proper
schooling.
A. convenient B. desired C. inappropriate D. useful
121. The maintenance of this company is dependent on international investment.
A. affective B. self-reliant C. self-restricted D. reliant
122. Viet Nam and Laos will closely cooperate to strengthen the solidarity of ASEAN and enhance the vital
role of the group in regional security structure.
A. agreement B. cooperation C. separation D. fellowship
123. Her graceful performance of this traditional art form in the evening session was a real source of
pleasure.
A. attractive B. effortless C. inelegant D. sophisticated
124. Viet Nam is famous for World Heritage Sites like Ha Long Bay and Hoi An Ancient Town.
A. honoured B. popular C. well-known D. unknown
125. The country's continued prosperity is dependent on the opportunities and achievements of all its
residents.
A. poverty B. inflation C. insecurity D. wealth
126. All countries are obliged to maintain stability and peace in the world, because instability brings
undesired effects.
A. certain B. foreseen C. negative D. positive
127. Many people afraid that the victory of US president-elect Donald Trump might affect stability in Asia,
more specifically in the ASEAN region.
A. failure B. insecurity C. poverty D. weakness
128. The 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits opened in Vientiane, Laos, late on Tuesday on the theme of
"Turning Vision into Reality for a Dynamic ASEAN Community".
A. energetic B. inactive C. innovative D. productive
129. Amanita argued that Indonesia would continue to play a role in maintaining peace and promoting
democratisation in ASEAN.
A. assisting B. lessening C. preserving D. upholding
130. Southeast Asian regionalism served to enable the member-states to focus primarily on their domestic
affairs.
A. external B. internal C. local D. national
131. The Prince William made a brief working visit to Viet Nam from 17th - 18th November 2016, attending
the IWT Conference which was hosted in Ha Noi.
A. lasting B. public C. short D. secret

SPEAKING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
132. “What does your younger sister look like?” – “____”
A. She likes a secondary student. B. My sister is a university student.
C. She's very kind and hard working. D. She's tall and thin with long hair.
133. “Could I leave a message for your manager?” – “____”
A. Sure. B. Of course not. C. He's busy now. D. He's off work today.
134. “How often do you have your teeth checked?” – “____”
A. Two months. B. Not much. C. Rarely. D. They're checked carefully.
135. "Many happy returns!” –“____”
A. Wish you all the best. B. Thanks. C. Same to you. D. Not at all.
136. “How long have you learnt Japanese?” – “____”
A. For 2005. B. I learnt it at my university.
C. Since I was 10. D. It lasted 3 months.
137. "Mom, may I go away to Quang Binh at the weekends to help the unlucky people there?" – “____”
A. Never mind. Your first priority is to study. B. No way, you've run out of time.
C. No, of course, I won't. D. Yes, of course. That's a good thing to do.
138. “____” - “No, that would be fine."
A. Are you writing your essay on how to help the disabled?
B. Could you allow me to read your essay on how to help the disabled?

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 C. Do you mind if I have a look at your essay on how to help the disabled?
D. Would you correct your essay on how to help the disabled?
139. “Oh, this suitcase is really heavy, and my back is killing me!" – “____”
A. I sometimes have a backache. B. Oh, thanks for your help.
C. It's very good of you to do that. D. Shall I carry it for you?
140. “Let's join hands to help the lonely elderly in our neighbourhood!” – “____”
A. By all means, we can't. B. It's true for now.
C. You're welcome! D. Yes, let's plan on it.
141. "What a charitable deed you have, Mary!" – “____”
A. I don't like your sayings. B. It's nice of you to say so.
C. You are a liar. D. Thank you very much, I'm afraid.
READING
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.
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770-1827)
Beethoven is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in history. He gave his first public (142)
____ as a pianist when he was only 8 years old. He studied in Vienna (143) ____ the guidance of Mozart.
By his mid-twenties he (144) ____ a name for himself as a great pianist known for unpredictable and
brilliant improvisations. In 1796, Beethoven began losing his hearing. (145) ____ his illness, he involved
himself in his work and (146) ____ some of the greatest works of music. Beethoven's finest works are also
the finest works of their kind in music history: the 9th Symphony, the 5th Piano Concerto, the Violin
Concerto, the Late Quartets, and his Missa Solemnis. And be achieved all these despite being completely
(147) ____ for the last 25 he years or so of his life.
142. A. perform B. performance C. performing D. performer
143. A. on B. for C. behind D. under
144. A. had earned B. earned C. has earned D. was earning
145. A. In case of B. Instead of C. In order to D. In spite of
146. A. did B. created C. painted D. learned
147. A. deaf B. mute C. blind D. sick

BUILDING CONFIDENCE IN TEENS

Confidence is one’s belief in their own ability. Confident people rationally believe they are (148) _______ of
doing things well and therefore aren’t afraid to do those things or even (149)_______ new things. Teens
who are confident to grow up have a good (150)_______of self and become happy adults. Parents can
help teens (151) _______ their confidence throughout their adolescence by following these tips:
 Be trustworthy. Be there when your teen needs you Provide a safe home environment and firm but
fair discipline. This is a (152)_______ that your teen’s confidence can stand on.
 Give your teen choices. One of the things that confidence helps teens do is making a decision. You
can help teens make decision by (153)_______ then choices as often as possible.
 (154)_______ your teen to try new things. Be available to take them where they need to go and do so
without complaining.
 Become your teen’s biggest fan, (155)_______ it is in sports, or in school.
 Allow your teen to fail, do not fix their problems for them. If they need you to help talk the problem
through, as open ended questions so that they (156) _______to their own conclusions.
 Praise your teen when praise is suitable. We know that too much praise is not good (157)_______,
but suitable praise is necessary for your teen’s self-confidence.
148. A. able B. capable C. suitable D. aware
149. A. try B. examine C. decide D. use
150. A. feeling B. state C. sense D. ability
151. A. create B. make C. lose D. build
152. A. foundation B. establishment C. layer D. basic
153. A. saying B. offering C. explaining D. making
154. A. Believe B. Prefer C. Like D. Encourage
155. A. either B. or C. whether D. but
156. A. come B. reach C. draw D. bring
157. A. neither B. together C. either D. whether
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.

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Asia's economic, political and cultural importance is growing (158)_____ a never-before seen rate. Take
China, for example: In terms of purchasing power, China is now the largest (159) _____ of the world,
having recently (160) _____ over the crown from the long tithe leader United States. Understanding the
fundamental structural changes' in the global economy and having studied abroad in Asia is a huge asset
eon your (161) _____ when competing for jobs. (162) _____ the increasing importance of the continent,
many international companies are expanding to Asia and need (163 ) _____ with experience in Asian
markets and culture. To get a (164) _____ of the action and business ideas flowing from Asia, visit Asia-
Pacific Economic Cooperation's (APEC) website.
One of the most important variables behind the miracle of the speed of growth and recovery in the Asian
economies is the (165 ) _____ of education. The competition for top schools and universities starts from a
very early (166) _____ . The point of education in Asia is to equip people to become productive members of
their given societies as (167) _____ as equip the students with the skills and mentality to be (168) _____ to
successfully compete against the masses of other applicants. Asian students and schools receive
continuously top marks in international rankings. This has been directly (169) _____ in the success stories
of several Asian countries.
158. A. at B. by C. on D. with
159. A. economic B. economical C. economically D. economy
160. A. came B. passed C. kicked D. taken
161. A. summary B. profile C. resume D. requirement
162. A. Although B. Because C. Despite D. Due to
163. A. employees B. employers C. employment D. unemployment
164. A. glance B. glimpse C. look D. view
165. A. quality B. qualification C. quantity D. quantification
166. A. age B. period C. semester D. year
167. A. far B. long C. much D. well
168. A. able B. capable C. disable D. unable
169. A. allowed B. influenced C. provided D. reflected
Read the text and the questions below. For each question choose the correct answer, A, B, C or D.
During the teenage years, many young people can at times be difficult to talk to. They often seem to dislike
being questioned. They may seem unwilling to talk about their work in school. This is a normal
development at this age, though it can be very hard for parent to understand. It is part of becoming
independent of teenagers trying to be adult while they are still growing up. Young people are usually more
willing to talk if they believe that questions are asked out of read interest and not because people are trying
to check up on them.
Parents should do their best to talk to their sons and daughters about school work and future plan but
should not push them to talk if they don’t want to. Parents should also watch for the danger signs: some
young people in trying to be adult may experiment with sex, drugs, alcohol or smoking. Parents need to
watch for any signs of unusual behavior which may be connected with these and get help if necessary.
170. This passage is taken from a_______.
A. handbook for parents B. school timetable C. teenage magazine D. book for children
171. Adults sometimes find teenagers difficult to talk to because _______.
A. most teenagers are quiet. B. teenagers don’t want to talk to other people.
C. teenagers think adults are not honest. D. most teenagers hate adults.
172. It is expected that young people are more talkative than usual when _______.
A. people talk to them because they are really interested and not just checking on them
B. adults give them a lot of money to spend
C. adults talk to them about something other than their work in school
D. adults talk to them about sex, alcohol and drugs
173. Some teenagers experiment with drinking and smoking because_______.
A. cigarettes and alcohol are available every where B. cigarettes and alcohol are cheap
C. women like smoking and drinking men D. they regard them as a mark of adulthood
174. The word “behavior” in the passage most nearly means_______.
A. feeling B. manners C. activities D. reaction
Read the text and the questions below. For each question choose the correct answer, A, B, C or D.
It is common for all of us to take more tasks than our desired potential. This can often result in stress
and tiredness. Learn the art of sharing work with your partners based on their skills and abilities.
Before the start of the day, make a list of tasks that need your immediate attention as unimportant tasks
can consume much of your precious time. Some tasks need to be completed on that day only while other
unimportant tasks could be carried forward to next day. In short, prioritise your tasks to focus on those that
are more important.
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Do” list before the start of the day, prioritise the tasks and make sure that) they attainable. To better
manage your time-management skills, you may think of making three lists: work, home and personal.
Stress often occurs when we accept more work than our ability. The result is that our body starts feeling
tired, which can affect our productivity. Instead, share tasks with your partners and make sure to leave
some time for relaxation.
Most of the successful men and women have one thing in common. They start their early as it gives
them time to sit, think and plan their day. When you get up early, you are more calm, creative and clear-
headed. As the day progresses, your energy levels start going down, which affects your productivity and
your performance as well
175. Making a list of important task can help us _______
A. take more tasks than our potential B. share work with our partners
C. prioritise important tasks D. complete all the tasks on that day
176. In order to improve your time management skills, you should _______.
A. carry a planner with you all the time B. have separate lists for different categories
C. make the “To Do” list simple to do D. prioritise the tasks of time management
177. All of the following are true about the effect of stress EXCEPT that _______
A. our body starts felling tired C. it can affect our productivity
C. we don’t have enough time for relaxation D. we accept more work than our ability
178. Starting the day early can help you _______
A. complete the tasks much better B. slow down your energy levels
C. perform as well as before D. make the day progress
179. The word “attainable” in paragraph 3 is closet in meaning to: “_______”
A. being able to attend B. possible to achieve
C. impossible to achieve D. succeeding in managing something
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions.
The 22nd Southeast Asian Games were held in Viet Nam from the 5th to 13th December, 2003. Although it
was the first time Viet Nam hosted such a big sports event, the Games were a great success. The Games
really became a festival that impressed sports enthusiasts with its spirit: solidarity, co-operation for peace
and development.
Athletes from 11 participating countries competed in 32 sports, and 444 gold medals were won. Some
teams such as table tennis, badminton, karate, volleyball, basketball and wrestling were composed of top
competitors in the region. Many Games records were close to international levels. Viet Nam won 158 gold
medals to finish at the top of the Southeast Asian Games medal standings. Thailand ranked second with 90
golds, and Indonesia was third with only 55 golds. Singapore and Viet Nam were the two nations which had
participants who were presented with the Most Outstanding Athlete titles in the Swimming and Shooting
events. The Vietnamese Women's Football team successfully defended the SEA Games title. Viet Nam
and Thailand played in the Men's Football Final. The Thai Team won the gold medal. In other sports such
as karate, athletics, bodybuilding and wushu, the young and energetic Vietnamese athletes performed
excellently and won a lot of gold medals.
Viet Nam's first place finish was not surprising. Firstly, to prepare for the 22nd SEA Games, Viet Nam
carried out an intensive programme for its athletes, which included training in facilities, both home and
abroad. Secondly, with the strong support of their countrymen, the Vietnamese athletes competed in high
spirits. The country's success has proved that Viet Nam can organise sporting events on an international
level. A plan has been proposed for Viet Nam to host the Asia Sports Games at some point in the future.
180. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A. Viet Nam can organise sporting events better than other countries
B. Viet Nam had already planned for the next Sea Games in the future
C. Viet Nam prepared its athletes well for the 22nd SEA Games
D. Viet Nam protected its first place in SEA Games competition.
181. The word "title" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. power B. label C. headline D. trophy
182. According to the passage, what is NOT true about the 22nd Southeast Asian Games?
A. There were 11 countries participating in.
B. Many athletes had broken the world records.
C. Indonesia ranked higher than Singapore.
D. Vietnamese Women's Football team won gold medal.
183. The word "intensive" in paragraph 3 has OPPOSITE meaning to ______.
A. delicate B. flexible" C. sensitive D. vigorous
184. What is the writer's main purpose in writing this passage?
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B. To express the writer's love and how much he is proud of the country's success.
C. To introduce top competitors in the region and their ranking in the Games.
D. To show Vietnamese's ability in organising international sporting events.
WRITING
Rewrite the following sentence. Keep the meaning unchanged.
185. It is important for all family members to discuss the rules.
 All family members find it importan to discuss the
rules____________________________________________.
186. It is a good idea for young children to receive lots of encouragement to follow family rules.
Young children should find that to rêcive lots______________________________________________.
187. Your family plays a big part in the way your child thinks about teenage relationships.
It is your family ____________________________________________________.
188. It is not necessary for you to kill your free time with computer games.
There is no free time for you to kill with computer
game_______________________________________________________.
189 . Children feel safe and secure with the daily routines.
The daily routines make children feel safe and
secure_____________________________________________.
190. You should practice time management in your daily life. It is surprisingly hard.
It is surprisingly hard to practice time ______________________________________________.
191. His parents expect him to speak in a polite voice to other people.
It is his parents’ wish that he could speak in__________________________________________.
192. I must get home by curfew.
It is compulsory for me to get home by______________________________________________.
193. I can visit my grandparents at weekends.
I am allowed to vist grand______________________________________________________.
194. Parents can build a child’s independence by encouraging good habits. It’s very important.
It is very important for building a child_______________________________________________.
195. My parents never let me ask for things in the supermarket.
My parents always refuse me to asking ____________________________________________.
196. Keeping the environment clean is very important.
It’s very important to
keeping______________________________________________________________.
197. Let’s meet inside the centre, at the café’s corner.
How about meeting________________________________________________________?
198. You can ask your tutor if you may submit an assignment late if necessary.
 You can ask your tutor for permission of submit___________________________________.
199. It is likely to be more effective to have a few clear and specific rules than a long list.
A few clear and specific rules are more effective__________________________________________.
200. Friends can have a great influence on teens’ choices.
It is a great influence that friends _____________________________________________.
201. This is the best computer I have ever used.
I have never used the computer better than this one
_______________________________________________________.
202. Young adults have been forced to move back with parents by high unemployment rates, part-time
work and low paid jobs.
 High unemployment rates, part-time work and low paid jobs have forced young adults move back with
their parents_____________.
203. He hasn’t chatted with his classmates through the Internet for ages.
It’s ages___________________________________________________________.
204. I recognize that I could work more effectively with my time log. I was amazed.
I was amazed to work more____________________________________________________.
205. She didn’t obey the school rules and that upset her parents very much. (FAILURE)
 _________________________________________________________________.
206. It’s amazing that Tania can speak three foreign languages. (ABILITY)
 _________________________________________________________________.
207. Tom tried hard to persuade his parents to allow him to join the club, but he failed. (ATTEMPT)
 _________________________________________________________________.
208. He tried hard to overcome any difficulties by himself. (EFFORT)
 _________________________________________________________________.
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209. The shop had sold out of what I wanted. You can imagine my disappointed____________.
(DISAPPOINT)
210. We will create a stable, prosperous and highly competitiveASEAN Economic community.
(COMPETE)
211. Tommy is reliable when he promises something, you can expect him to do well.(RELY)
212. I often talk with my parents before making important decisions. (DECIDE)
213. Tom has been taught self-reliance from an early age, so he does everything independently
(DEPEND)
214. Governments of developing countries often cannot afford to provide for public schools, especially in
rural areas. (DEVELOP)
215. He had been expecting delayed at the office and was now in a hurry to keep his appointment with the
dentist. (EXPECT)
216. In developing countries, there are many children with cognitive impairment (IMPAIR)
217. Nam always tries to find solution to his problems and seldom needs help from others. (SOLVE)
218. The country’s official language is Spanish. (OFFICE)
219. Be careful! I've just painted the wall and they're wet. CARE
220. I haven't got the confidence to go up to a stranger at a party and introduce myself. CONFIDENT
221. My best friend gives me lots of help with mypersonal problems. PERSON
222. My relative with Chris lasted for over three years. RELATION
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
223. I said that she should see a doctor.
A. I advised her seeing a doctor. B. I advised her should see a doctor.
C. I advised her to see a doctor. D. I advised to see a doctor.
224. Ireland doesn't allow people to smoke in bars.
A Ireland doesn't enjoy smoking in bars. B. Ireland hates smoking in bars.
C. Smoking in bars is banned in Ireland. D. You should not smoke in bars in Ireland.
225. Working on the computer is not what she feels like. .
B. She doesn't feel like working on the computer.
C. She doesn't feel like to work on the computer.
D. She doesn't feel like to working on the computer.
226. California doesn't permit people to fish without a fishing license.
A. California can't stand fishing without a fishing license.
B. California doesn't allow fishing without a fishing license.
C. California doesn't encourage fishing without a fishing license.
D. California doesn't mind fishing without a fishing license.
227. "Why don't we go for a walk?" Mary said.
A Mary advised to go for a walk. B. Mary asked going for a walk.
C. Mary suggested going for a walk. D. Mary would like going for a walk.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in
the following questions.
228. Everyone was all so afraid. Nobody dared to speak anything.
A. Everyone was too afraid to dare to speak anything
B. Everyone, was afraid enough to not to speak anything.
C. Everyone was such afraid that nobody speaks anything.
D. Nobody was not afraid enough to dare to speak anything.
229. We cannot create a rule-based ASEAN. We don't have means of drafting, interpreting and enforcing
rules.
A. Having means of drafting, interpreting and enforcing rules, it is impossible to create a rule-based
ASEAN.
B. It is impossible to create a rule-based ASEAN community with means of drafting, interpreting and
enforcing rules.
C. Not having means of drafting, interpreting and enforcing rules, we are unable to create a rule-based
ASEAN.
D. To have means of drafting, interpreting and enforcing rules, we are able to create a rule-based
ASEAN.
230. Indonesia was influenced by Chinese, European, Indian, and Malay cultures. It is a widely diverse
nation with over 300 ethnic groups.
A. To influence by Chinese, European, Indian, and Malay cultures, Indonesia is a widely diverse nation
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 B. To be influenced by Chinese, European, Indian, and Malay cultures, Indonesia is a widely diverse
nation with over 300 ethnic groups.
C. Influencing by Chinese, European, Indian, and Malay cultures, Indonesia is a widely diverse nation
with over 300 ethnic groups.
D. Being influenced by Chinese, European, Indian, and Malay cultures, Indonesia is a widely diverse
nation with over 300 ethnic groups.
231. You come to Ha Noi. You are offered a large number of must-see tourist sites.
A. Come to Ha Noi, you are offered a large number of must-see tourist sites.
B. Coming to Ha Noi, you are offered a large number of must-see tourist sites.
C. Having come to Ha Noi, you are offered a large number of must-see tourist sites.
D. To come to Ha Noi, you are offered a large number of must-see tourist sites.
232. There isn't a culture of respecting and following the rule. The ASEAN community's present goal cannot
be achieved.
A. Even though there isn't a culture of respecting and following the rule, the ASEAN community's
present goal cannot be achieved.
B. Not being a culture of respecting and following the rule, the ASEAN community's present goal cannot
be achieved.
C. Owing to the a culture of respecting and following the rule, the ASEAN
community's present goal cannot be achieved.
D. The ASEAN community's present goal cannot be achieved unless there is a culture of respecting
and following the rule.
233. They wanted to provide clarity and publicity. Therefore, they listed all donors' names along with their
amount of contribution and their photos.
A. In order to list all donors' names along with their amount of contribution and their photos, they
wanted to provide clarity and publicity.
B. Only when they provided clarity and publicity did they list all donors' names along with their amount
of contribution and their photos.
C. They either provided clarity and publicity or listed all donors' names along with their amount of
contribution and their photos.
D. They provided clarity and publicity by listing all donors' names along with their amount of contribution
and their photos.
234. Niggli first visited Viet Nam in 1999. He has been a generous sponsor of underprivileged Vietnamese
children since then.
A. Before visiting Viet Nam iri1999, Niggli has been a generous sponsor of underprivileged Vietnamese
children.
B. Niggli has been a generous sponsor of underprivileged Vietnamese children since his first visit to
Viet Nam in 1999.
C. Niggli first visited Viet Nam in 1999 when he has been a generous sponsor of underprivileged
Vietnamese children.
D. When he first visited Viet Nam in 1999, Niggli had been a generous sponsor of underprivileged
Vietnamese children.b

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