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. columnist B. frustrated C. study D.
adulthood
2.A. safiri B. variety C. versatile D. operate
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. mischievous B. supportive C. interview D. educate
4. A. honest B. system C. subject D. polite
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
question.
5. Wooden clogs have been the simple _____ of Vietnamese women for ages.
A. symbol B. mark C. sign D. signal
6. Rickshaw looks ____ in each ____ of Vietnam: Hanoi’s rickshaw is wider and low. Hue’s
is a bit narrower but longer, Saigon’s rickshaw is tall and long.
A. different – area B. the same – part
C. different – region D. differently – region
7. Survey findings ____ that the current family remains an important production unit of
society.
A. express B. show C. explain D. record
8.Many workers wish that they ____ labour contracts with the company
A. were signing B. sign C. signed D were signed
9. The photos by a British diplomat capture the ____ of old bicycles, crowed electric trams,
the queue to buy goods and lines of barrels waiting to collect water in the 1980s.
A. minds B. thinking C. ideas D. images
10.The life at that time was very difficult ____ every family tried to buy a branch of peach
blossoms to display on the Lunar New Year Festival.
A. despite B. although C. but D. so
11. We suggest that the authorities ____ street children from following foreign tourist in the
downtown.
A. should stop B. will stop C. stopped D. would stop
12. After they ____ their breakfast, they ____ shopping yesterday.
A. have/go B. had had/ go C. had/ had gone D. had had/ went
13. It was raining, ____ we cancelled the trip to the beach.
A. although B. because C. so D. but
14. It is not ________ for men to wear the traditional costumes in modern life.
A. convenient B. certain C. surprised D. pleased
15. In the past several weeks, I have had the ________ to interact with a few large extended
families.
A. ceremony B. opportunity C. event D. situation
16. The sound of firecrackers was common on previous Tet, but it is now prohibited
________ being dangerous and unsafe in production and distribution.
A. due to B. because C. despite D. for
17. The weather was __________ in England than in Spain last week.
A. most warmer B. by far warmer C. more warmer D. much warmer

18. ___________ all our efforts to save the school, the authorities decided to close it.
A. Since B. Despite C. Although D. Because
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correct in
each of the following questions.
19. The teacher asked him why hadn’t he done his homework, but he said nothing.
A B C D
20.Pay attention of the traffic lights when you are travelling in the street.
A B C D
21. Peter was the first scored a goal for his team in the yesterday’s match.
A B C D
22. You’re a great dancer. I wish I could do as good as you do.
A B C D
23.Those who practise English every day will have no more chances to pass the English test than
other.
A. who B. every day C. to pass D. other
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following
exchanges
24. Haven’t you done any volunteer work before, Jen?”
- “ ________”
A. No, not now B. Yes, I have never done it
C. Yes, I’ve done it once D. Sure, no problem
25. “ Are you teaching English or Math at Hoa Binh Orphanage?”
- “______”
A. Yes, I am B. No, I’m not
C. English, of course D. I’ll choose literature
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.
26. Female firefighters are sometimes the targets of laughter and anger from the coworkers
and local people.
A. reasons B. sources C. directions D. victims
27. Many women had to pay a heavy price to win equality.
A. achieve B. lose C. attempt D. respect
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.
28. He’s a wonderful example of a kind- hearted person with good judgement.
A. inhuman B. tolerant C. generous D. sympathetic
29. The situation seemed hopeless and desperation filled them both with anger.
A. pessimistic B. pointless C. promising D. useless
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.
A job interview is a chance for you to (30) ______ that you can satisfy all the requirements of
the job you are (31)____________for. That is why it is essential to be well-prepared for the
job interview.Preparing means knowing about the industry, the employer, and yourself. It
also means paying attention to details like personal appearance, (32)__________, and
demeanor. Before the interview , you should gather(33) ________information about the
industry and the employer as you can. Not only will you appear informed and intelligent but
you will also make a decision if a job offer is eventually made. You might also want to
prepare for answering questions by listing some of your attributes. Remember that
appearance is very important. You should match your dress to employees in the workplace
(34) ________you are applying. You should come on time for the interview.
30.A.suggest B. prove C. offer D. recommend
31.A. applying B. asking C. begging D. requiring
32. A. punctual B. punctuality C. on time D. punctuate
33.A.so much B. too much C. as much D. as many
34.A.that B. which C. in that D. where
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
The system of USA education starts with twelve years of primary and secondary school
education which the Americans have to follow. A secondary school ("high school") diploma
or certificate is a compulsory requirement for the student to be able to enter college,
university, vocational, secretarial or other professional and technical schools. American
children who are around six years of age normally begin their learning at a primary school. It
takes from five to six years to complete the primary schooling. After finishing the primary
schooling, students will have to enter a secondary school where they may spend 6 or 7 year
durations consisting of either two three- year programs, or a three-year and a four-year
program. Schools at this level are known as Middle School or Junior High School and High
or Senior High School
Completion of this stage is called Twelfth Grade. International students are advised to find
out which level
of education in their country corresponding to the twelfth grade in the US.A.
After completing the twelfth grade, students are admitted to college or university for
higher education. Study at a college or university leading to the Bachelor's Degree is known
as "undergraduate" education. Study beyond the Bachelor's Degree is known as "graduate"
school, or "postgraduate" education. Advanced or graduate degrees include law, medicine,
M.B.A. (Master), and Ph.D.(doctorate) etc.
The USA has the highest number of educational institutions providing higher education
than any other country. There are more than 3800 colleges and universities imparting degree
programs. The size of US. higher educational institutions varies greatly, too, from colleges
that enroll fewer than 1,000 students to large universities that enroll more than 50,000
students.
35. If a US. student wants to enter a vocational school, he/ she must _________.
A. have at least 12 years of secondary schooling.
B. get a high school diploma
C. complete a senior high school without its certificate.
D. complete two four-year programs at secondary school.
36.Schools at secondary level consist of ___________.
A. Middle Schools and High schools.
B. Middle schools and Junior High schools.
C. High schools and Senior High schools.
D. Junior and Senior schools.
37. According to the text, graduate students are those who ___________.
A. graduated from a high school.
B. are studying a college or a university.
C. are pursuing a Master or Doctorate program at university.
D. graduated from a college or a university.
38. If you want to study a Master program, you ___________.
A. must be a undergraduate student.
B. must get a Bachelor diploma.
C. must finish 'graduate' program.
D. must complete a Bachelor program at university.
39. According to the text, which statement below is TRUE?
A. The USA has the best education in the world.
B. The number of the US. colleges and universities is higher than any other country.
C. International students whose level of education corresponds to the 12 thgrade in the USA
can apply for any programs in a US. university.
D .International students are advised to apply for a US. high school before for a college
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
40. The exam was much easier than he had expected.
A. The exam was much easier that he finished it all.
B. He did not find the exam as difficult as he had thought.
C. It's possible for him to perform well on the exam.
D. He had expected that the exam was easy.
41. To find a house in this city is difficult.
A. It's impossible to buy a house in this city.
B. It's so difficult to find a house in this city.
C. It's very difficult to build a house in this city.
D. It costs a lot to rent a house in this city.
42. John and Mary have been married for five years.
A. John and Mary's marriage life lasted five years.
B. It took John and Mary five years to prepare their wedding.
C. It is five years since John and Mary got married.
D. John and Mary got married after five years of being friends.
43. It is important to let disabled children develop in the way they want.
A. To let children develop in the way they want is important.
B. To help disabled children develop in the way they want is important.
C. To help disabled children develop in the way they want is unimportant.
D. It is important that disabled children can't develop in the way they want.
44.Nam won the scholarship; he studied well.
A. Nam, who studied well, won the scholarship.
B. Nam, that studied well, won the scholarship.
C. Nam who studied well won the scholarship.
D. Nam won the scholarship, so he studied well.

45. He is very lucky because his parents tried their best to help their son with his interest.
A. He is fortunate because his parents are very famous.
B. He is unlucky because his parents didn't try their best to help him with his interest.
C. Because he is very interested in music, he is lucky.
D. He is very lucky because his parents tried their best to help him follow his interest.
46.My sister gets high pay because she works well.
A. My sister will work well if she gets good salary.
B. My sister gets high pay because of her good work.
C. My sister works well because she is high.
D. My sister gets a well-paid job and she works well.
47.Nobody has invited her to the party.
A. No one has been invited to the party.
B. She has invited nobody to the party."
C. Nobody has given a party to her.
D. She hasn't been invited to the party