ĐỀ 1

I. Phonetics:( 1.0 pt)

1. A. innovation B. celebration C. congratulate D. nomination
2. A. charity B. slavery C. activist D. factory
3. A. expect B. separate C. compose D. collapse
4. A. acquaintance B. unselfish C. attraction D. humorous
II. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the space in each sentence (3.0 pts)
1. Ba : That's an excellent drawing, Hoa. Hoa : ____________________
A. Yes, I think so. B. It's nice of you to say so. C. Well done. D. That's a good idea.
2. Long: “I’ve passed the TOEFL Test, mom!” – Mom: “____________!”
A. Well done B. Sorry, I can’t C. No problem D. Thanks a lot
3. Tuan has been nominated _______ the president candidate.
A. as B. to C. on D. of
4. _________ the first and second nights of Passover, Jewish families often enjoy the Seder.
A. In B. on C. over D. at
5. If they ___________ lots of money, they could travel to many places.
A. Save B. have saved C. saving D. saved
6. Christ offered ________ me to the arts center tomorrow evening.
A. to take B. taking C. takes D. take
7. In many countries, people crowd the streets to watch colorful ________.
A. Shows B. parades C. celebration D. slavery
8. We think that Mother’s Day should be celebrated_______________________.
A. nation B. national C. nationwide D. nationality
9. ________ we arrived late, we were given the least desirable seats in the stadium.
A. Although B. Even C. Because D. Despite
10. The children won’t go to bed ________ we leave a light on outside their bedroom.
A. except B. otherwise C. unless D. but
11. What does the sign say?
A. Deer crossing B. Hump bridge
C. Loose stones D. Fallen rocks

12. What does the sign say?

A. No lorries B. No left turn
C. No entry D. No right turn
III. Word forms ( 1.5 pt )
13. His son’s ___________________________________has not improved much. (behave)
14. Since the world’s energy resources are limited, we must _______________ them ( conservation )
15. We think that Mother’s Day should be celebrated _____________ in Vietnam. (nation)
16. My father is a _________________ man who is loved by everyone. (consider)
17. My father has just ____________ the house to welcome the Lunar New Year. (decoration)
18. Tet is one of the most important ____________ in Vietnam. (celebrate)
IV. Read the passages. Then decide which answer (1.5 pt)
Many countries in Asia, such as Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, are very (23) ________
to the Pacific Rim, which is (24) __________ as the “Ring of Fire”. These countries are affected by more
earthquakes and volcanoes than anywhere else in the world. People in these countries may (25)
____________ landslides, liquid rock, ash and tidal waves as a result. In June in 1991, Mount Pinatubo
(26) _____________ the Philippines erupted. Despite scientist’s advance warning of the (27)
____________, hundreds of people were killed. The area around the volcano was badly damaged. Flows
of very hot ash and liquid rock forced people to run away from the area. They were not able to go back
(28) ____________ several months afterwards.
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19. A. used B.close C.similar D.pleasant
20. A. knowing B.known C.knew D.know
21. A. discover B.take C.enjoy D.experience
22. A. from B.on C.in D.at
23. A. earthquake B.eruption C.storm D.tornado
24. A. until B.on C.before D.since

V. Read the passage:

Almost all countries in the world have a day for children to think of their mothers. Viet Nam is no
exception. Vietnamese people choose Lunar July 15th as a day to appreciate all mothers and we have a
special name for this occasion, the Vu Lan season.
On this day, people go to pagodas to pray for the best things for their mothers. It is a tradition that
every child wears a rose on his or her shirt. Those whose mothers are still alive wear red roses and those
whose mothers passed away wear white roses. A Vietnamese musician wrote a song named Bong Hong
Cai Ao to praise all mothers. He compared mothers to the sun, the smile and the stars. On this occasion,
everyone hopes to wear red roses since the greatest happiness of all, to Vietnamese people, is to have a
mother alive.
A. Decide the sentences True or False. (1.0 pt)
25. According to the passage, Vietnam has no Mother’s Day. ___
26. On this occasion, every child that goes to pagodas wears a red rose on his or her shirt. ___
27. The song Bong Hong Cai Ao was composed to praise all mothers. ___
28. To Vietnamese people, the greatest happiness of all is to be proud of this traditional celebration. ___
B. Choose the best answer to each of the following questions. (0.5 pt)
29. Which roses do people whose mother are still alive wear?
A. red roses B. yellow roses C. white roses D. pink roses
30. “passed away” means____________
A. remembered B. forgot C. died D. gave

VI. Use the suggested words to arrange the complete sentences (0.5 pt)
31. must be/ physical condition./ You/ in excellent
_______________________________________________________________________
32. is a festival / Tet / in late January / which occurs / or early February. /
__________________________________________________________________

VII. Writing (1.0 pt)

33. Shall we go to the cinema tonight?
I suggest ____________________________________________________________
34. They can’t go out because it is too cold outside.
Because of ____________________________________________________________
35. Tet is a festival. Tet occurs in late January or early February. (Relative clause)
Tet________________________________________________________________________.
36. She can’t travel to the USA because she doesn’t have enough money.
If_________________________________________________________________________.

ĐỀ 2
I. Phonetics:( 1.0 pt)
1. A. happened B. collected C. delivered D. interviewed
2. A. finishes B. respects C. develops D. invents
3. A. information B. historical C. independent D. competition
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4. A. understand B. comedy C. gravity D. customer
II. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the space in each sentence (3.0 pts)
5. My aunt always gives us money and nice presents. She’s very ________.
A. generous B. lazy C. proud D. bossy
6. Although they live apart, they still ________.
A. keep up with B. lose touch C. keep in touch D. look after
7. Ken works really hard and saves money for his trips________ the USA.
A. from B.to C. in D. at
8. _________ the first and second nights of Passover, Jewish families often enjoy the Seder.
A. At B. On C. Over D. In
9. You’ve never been to the USA, _______?
A. have you B. haven’t you C. you have D. you haven’t
10. Tom ________ an accident while he _______ to the supermarket.
A. was seeing/ was going B. saw/ was going C. saw/ has gone D. has seen/ was going
11. I enjoy English classes _______the teacher is very nice.
A. but B. so C. though D. since
12. Regina, ______________ you have never met before, is a genius in painting.
A. that  B. whose C. whom  D. which
13. Bill: “Let me carry your suitcase.”
Helen: “................”
A. I’m sad to hear that. B. Thanks, but I can manage. C. Don’t forget. D. Sorry, you’re late
14. Student A: “We are going on a trip to Ha Long Bay next week.”
Student B: “Really? ________”
A. It’s your pleasure! B. Take your time! C. Have a good time! D. Good job!
15. What does this sign mean?
A. No horn B. Quayside
C. Electric cable ahead D. Slow down
16. This traffic sign means:
A. You can see a lot of motor vehicles here. B. You never use a motor or a
car.
C. Motor vehicles aren’t allowed here. D. You should drive motor vehicles.
III. Word forms ( 1.5 pt )
17. He has made a deep ………………………….. on his employers. (impress)
18. One of the tourist ………………………….. in my hometown is the traditional market which is
open every Sunday. (attract)
19. Thousands of ____________________ come to Hue every year. (visit)
20. My ___________________are so strong that the word “ love” can’t describe them. (feel)
21. He has been ………………………….. as the representative of his company. (nomination)
22. We always have a bed ready in the square room in case visitors arrive_________________ . (expect)
IV. Read the passages. Then decide which answer (1.5 pt)
Many Australians celebrate Father’s Day which occurs (23) _____ the first Sunday of
September. In Australia, Father’s Day is not a (24) _____ holiday. It falls on a Sunday, which is a day
off for many workers so many offices are closed. However, some shopping areas and stores, as well as
restaurants, cafes and entertainment centers may be busy on this day, especially in areas (25) ____
Sunday trading is allowed.
The idea of a special day to honor fathers and (26) _________fatherhood was introduced from
the United States. A woman called Sonora Smart Dodd (27) _________ inspired by the American
Mother’s Day celebrations and planned a day to honor fathers early in the 20 th century. The first Father’s

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Day was celebrated in Spokane, Washington on June 19, 1910. Father’s Day has become increasingly
(28) _________throughout North America and other parts of the world over the years.
23. A. at B. on C. in D. to
24. A. religious B. private C. public D. official
25. A. which B. that C. when D. where
26. A. celebrate B. expressed C. organizing D. shows
27. A. is B. was C. has D. had
28. A. ordinary B. common C. usual D. popular
V. Read the passage:
Different cultures have different ways of celebrating the New Year. Most of these customs are
observed to bring good luck. On New Year’s Eve in Mexico, people wait for the clocks to strike midnight.
At the first sound of the bells, people begin to eat grapes. They must eat 12 grapes before the bells ring 12
times. In the South of the United States, people eat black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day. Some people
think you have to eat 365 peas to have good luck every day of the New Year. In Greece, people throw old
things such as plates, glasses, and even furniture out of the window on New Year’s Day.
A. Decide the sentences True or False. (1.0 pt)
29. Different cultures have the same way of celebrating the New Year. __________
30. It is believed that these customs won’t bring any good luck. __________
31. On New Year’s Day, the Greek throw old things out of the window. __________
32. On New Year’s Eve in Mexico, people begin to eat grapes after the clocks strike 12 times._________
B. Choose the best answer to each of the following questions. (0.5 pt)
33. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Different celebrations in a country B. Some Asian countries
C. Different customs on New Year’s Day D. Ways of avoiding good luck on New Year’s Day.
34. Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
A. The Mexican must eat 12 grapes before the bells ring 12 times.
B. Customs are held to bring good luck.
C. There are different ways of celebrating the New Year in different countries.
D. The American must eat more than 365 peas to get good luck in the New Year.
VI. Use the suggested words to arrange the complete sentences (0.5 pt)
35. I / am / that / happy / you / can / of yourself / take care /.
 ______________________________________________________________________
36. celebration for/is / New Year holiday/ Vietnamese people./ the most important
_______________________________________________________________
VII. Writing (1.0 pt)
37. Staying at home is better than going out in this wet weather.
→ I’d rather …………………….…………………………………….……………………
38. “Why don’t you go to the book street in the city on Sunday, Sue?” said Kathy.
→Kathy suggested that Sue ………………………………………………………………………………
39. She is overweight because she eats too much fat.
→ If …………………………………….………………………
40. I felt really tired, so I stayed at home and had a rest.
→Because ....................................................................................................................................……..
ĐỀ 3
I. Choose one word that has stress pattern different from that of the other words. (0.5pt)
1. A. compliment B. acquaintance C. furniture D. memory
2. A. disaster B. volcano C. opinion D. weatherman
II. Choose one word whose underline part is pronounced differently. (0.5pt)
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3. A. describe B. considerate C. distinguish D. important
4. A. celebrate B. decorate C. describe D. generous
III. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, D) that best completes each sentence. (2.5pts)
5. Everest, which is the highest mountain __________ the border of China and Nepal.
      A. at                          B. between C. with                             D. on
6. We went to Ha Noi to watch the parade______National Day last year.
A. in B. on C. at D. for
7. I find it____that she doesn’t want to travel.
A. strange B. strangely C. stranger D. stranged
8. The car ____________ with ribbons and flowers looks beautiful.
A. decorated B. decorates C. decorating D. is decorated
9. My Dad is very ________. I’m so proud of him.
A. terrible B. terrified C. terrifying D. terrific
10. Don’t stay up late, ________________ ?
A. do you B. won’t you. C. will you D. shouldn’t you
11. Your marks are good, ________ I think you have passed the entrance exam.
A. however B. so C. although D. because
12. ___________ Mrs. Lien was sick yesterday, she couldn’t go to work.
A. So that                 B. Although                       C. Since                     D. If
13. A: “Can I give you a cup of tea?” - B: “_______”
A. Well, I’d like it B. Of course you can C. That’s a good idea D. That would be nice
14. A: “ Happy new year” B: “______”.
A. All right B. You’re so kind C. You’re happy, too D. The same to you
15. This road sign means :
A. Trucks are allowed B. Parking lot for trucks
C. No parking for trucks D. No truck
16. What does the sign say?

A. no entry C. maximum speed

B. no walking D. pedestrian crossing ahead
IV. Read the passages. Then decide which answer (1.5 pt)
February 14 is a day for people (17)_________ have fallen in love. On this day, these men and
women give gifts and cards to each other to (18) ________ Valentine’s Day. At first, February 14 was the
old Roman (19) __________, Lupercalia. Then, on February 14, 270 A.D., a man (20) __________
Valentine was killed by a Roman’s because of his Christian (21) ________. Before Valentine was killed,
he fell in love with a daughter of his jailer and would pass notes to her. His final note read, “From your
Valentine”. Later, February 14 became (22) _________ as Saint Valentine’s Day.
17. A.who B. whose C. which D. where
18. A. celebrates B. celebrate C. celebrating D. celebrated
19. A. holiday B. vacation C. festival D. carnival
20. A. be named B. being named C naming D. named
21. A. believe B. believes C. belief D. beliefs
22. A.know B. known C. unknow D. unknown
V. A. Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow are True or False: (1.0 pt)
Dong Nai Province is at the Eastern approach to HCM City. Its provincial city is Bien Hoa City.
The Kinh people account for 82.8% of the total population. The ethnic minority groups are Tay, Kho
Mu, Nung, Dao and Ma. This area is famous throughout the Eastern part of South Vietnam for its
picturesque landscapes. This is a very suitable destination for Saigonese to make some short picnics.
23. Dong Nai is at the Western approach to Ho Chi Minh City. _______ _______
24. The Kinh people account over 80%. _______ _______
25. There are 6 ethnic groups in Dong Nai. _______ _______
26. Nobody comes to Dong Nai for recreation. _______ _______
B. Choose the correct answers: (0.5 pt)

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27. What’s the passage mainly about?
A. A city of South Vietnam B. Ho Chi Minh City
C. Ethnic minorities D. Scenery in Viet Nam
28. What can be untrue in the passage?
A. Bien Hoa City belongs to Dong Nai Province B. Dong Nai Province is in HCM City
C. Saigonese can go picnicking there D. Dong Nai has places of interest
VI. Put the words in the correct form. (1,5ms).
29. How strange! It’s still ___________________in March here. (snow)
30. My house is ________________ situated by the beach, so I go swimming every day. (convenient)
31. Ha Noi will have _______________.between 23oC and 27oC. (temperate)
32. We enjoyed the _______________ of Vietnamese people. (friendly)
33. There were many ______________________of painting at the Art Gallery last year. (exhibit)
34. She enjoyed the ___________________atmosphere in the mosque. (peace)
VII. Use the suggested words to arrange the complete sentences (0.5 pt)
35. the firework / really enjoyed /was displayed / which/ We /last year / New year’s Eve/ on
_________________________________________________________________
36. It / abroad / for me / very difficult / seems / a trip / to have /.
 ______________________________________________________________________
VIII. . Writing (1.0 pt)
37. “Happy New Year” is always sung on New Year’s Day.
 The song which_________________________________________________________________.
38. The fact that she got the first prize in the speaking contest took happiness to her parents.
 Her parents were__________________________________________________________________
39. “Would you like to have dinner with me on Sundays?” Nam said to Hoa
 Nam invited...............................................................................................................................................
40. What a pity! Today is not Sunday.
 We wish _________________________________________________________________.