(Cô Vũ Mai Phương) Bộ đề thi chính thức Bộ giáo dục năm 2017 -2021

BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017
Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH

ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
(Đề thi có 06 trang)
Họ, tên thí sinh: ......................................................................... Mã đề thi 401

Số báo danh: .............................................................................
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 of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. teacher B. lesson C. action D. police
Question 2. A. importance B. happiness C. employment D. relation
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 3. A. date B. face C. page D. map
Question 4. A. played B. planned C. cooked D. lived
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 5. Liz is telling Andrew about her first novel.
Liz: "Guess what? My first novel has just been published."
Andrew: "______"
A. It's my pleasure. B. Congratulations!
C. Better luck next time! D. It's very kind of you.
Question 6. Jenny and her teacher are meeting at the bus stop.
Jenny: "Good afternoon, Miss. How are you?"
Teacher: "______. And you?"
A. I'm going home B. I'm leaving now C. I'm thirty years old D. Fine, thank you
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 7. As a sociable boy, Jack enjoys spending his free time going out with friends.
A. mischievous B. outgoing C. caring D. shy
Question 8. It's not a pleasant feeling to discover you've been taken for a ride by a close friend.
A. driven away B. deceived deliberately
C. given a lift D. treated with sincerity
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
Question 9. Heavy rain makes driving on the road very difficult.
A. hard B. easy C. interesting D. simple
Question 10. A series of programs have been broadcast to raise public awareness of healthy living.
A. experience B. understanding C. confidence D. assistance
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 11. It is not always easy to make a good ______ at the last minute.
A. decide B. decision C. decisive D. decisively
Question 12. Mr Brown has kindly agreed to spare us some of his ______ time to answer our questions.
A. valuable B. worthy C. costly D. beneficial
Question 13. More and more investors are pouring ______ money into food and beverage start-ups.
A. an B. the C. Ø D. a
Question 14. A survey was ______ to study the effects of smoking on young adults.
A. commented B. filled C. conducted D. carried
Question 15. The better the weather is, ______.
A. the most crowded the beaches get B. the most the beaches get crowded
C. the more crowded the beaches get D. the more the beaches get crowded
Question 16. The book ______ you gave me is very interesting.
A. when B. which C. who D. where
Question 17. The ______ of the Internet has played an important part in the development of
communication.
A. research B. occurrence C. invention D. display
Question 18. When the manager of our company retires, the deputy manager will ______ that position.
A. stand for B. take over C. catch on D. hold on
Question 19. I ______ my old school teacher last week.
A. visited B. visit C. am visiting D. have visited
Question 20. Paul has just sold his ______ car and intends to buy a new one.
A. black old Japanese B. Japanese old black C. old black Japanese D. old Japanese black
Question 21. You ______ use your mobile phone during the test. It's against the rules.
A. mightn't B. mustn't C. oughtn't D. needn't
Question 22. A university degree is considered to be a ______ for entry into most professions.
A. demand B. requisite C. claim D. request
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 23 to 27.
In the early twentieth century, an American woman named Emily Post wrote a book on
etiquette. This book explained the proper behavior Americans should follow in many different social
(23)______, from birthday parties to funerals. But in modern society, it is not simply to know the
proper rules for behavior in your own country. It is necessary for people (24)______ work or travel
abroad to understand the rules of etiquette in other cultures as well.
Cultural (25)______ can be found in such simple processes as giving or receiving a gift. In
Western cultures, a gift can be given to the receiver with relatively little ceremony. When a gift is
offered, the receiver usually takes the gift and expresses his or her thanks. (26)______, in some
Asian countries, the act of gift-giving may appear confusing to Westerners. In Chinese culture, both
the giver and receiver understand that the receiver will typically refuse to take the gift several times
before he or she finally accepts it. In addition, to (27)______ respect for the receiver, it is common
in several Asian cultures to use both hands when offering a gift to another person.
(Source: Reading Advantage by Casey Malarcher)

Question 23. A. positions B. conditions C. situations D. locations
Question 24. A. who B. which C. where D. whose
Question 25. A. differences B. different C. differently D. differ
Question 26. A. Moreover B. Therefore C. However D. Otherwise
Question 27. A. show B. get C. feel D. take
correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 34.
Different cultures follow their own special customs when a child's baby teeth fall out. In Korea,
for example, they have the custom of throwing lost teeth up on the roof of a house. According to
tradition, a magpie will come and take the tooth. Later, the magpie will return with a new tooth for
the child. In other Asian countries, such as Japan and Vietnam, children follow a similar tradition of
throwing their lost teeth onto the roofs of houses.
Birds aren't the only animals thought to take lost teeth. In Mexico and Spain, tradition says a
mouse takes a lost tooth and leaves some money. However, in Mongolia, dogs are responsible for
taking teeth away. Dogs are highly respected in Mongolian culture and are considered guardian
angels of the people. Tradition says that the new tooth will grow good and strong if the baby tooth
is fed to a guardian angel. Accordingly, parents in Mongolia will put their child's lost tooth in a piece
of meat and feed it to a dog.
The idea of giving lost teeth to an angel or fairy is also a tradition in the West. Many children
in Western countries count on the Tooth Fairy to leave money or presents in exchange for a tooth.
The exact origins of the Tooth Fairy are a mystery, although the story probably began in England
or Ireland centuries ago. According to tradition, a child puts a lost tooth under his or her pillow
before going to bed. In the wee hours, while the child is sleeping, the Tooth Fairy takes the tooth
and leaves something else under the pillow. In France, the Tooth Fairy leaves a small gift. In the
United States, however, the Tooth Fairy usually leaves money. These days, the rate is $1 to $5 per
tooth, adding up to a lot of money from the Tooth Fairy!
(Source: Reading Challenge 2 by Casey Malarcher & Andrea Janzen)
Question 28. What is the passage mainly about?

A. Traditions concerning children's lost teeth B. Presents for young children's lost teeth
C. Animals eating children's lost teeth D. Customs concerning children's new teeth
Question 29. The word "their" in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. houses' B. roofs' C. children's D. countries'
Question 30. According to the passage, where is a child's lost tooth thought to be taken away by a mouse?
A. In Mexico and Spain B. In Mongolia
C. In Japan and Vietnam D. In Korea
Question 31. According to paragraph 2, parents in Mongolia feed their child's lost tooth to a dog
because ______.
A. they know that dogs are very responsible animals
B. they believe that this will make their child's new tooth good and strong
C. they think dogs like eating children's teeth
D. they hope that their child will get some gifts for his or her tooth

Question 32. The word "origins" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. countries B. families C. beginnings D. stories
Question 33. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the tradition of
tooth giving in the West?
A. Children give money to the Tooth Fairy.
B. Children put their lost teeth under their pillows.
C. Children hope to get money or gifts from the Tooth Fairy.
D. Lost teeth are traditionally given to an angel or fairy.
Question 34. The phrase "the wee hours" in paragraph 3 probably refers to the period of time
______.
A. early in the evening B. soon after midnight
C. late in the morning D. long before bedtime
Earth is richly supplied with different types of living organisms which co-exist in their
environments, forming complex, interrelated communities. Living organisms depend on one another
for nutrients, shelter, and other benefits. The extinction of one species can set off a chain reaction
that affects many other species, particularly if the loss occurs near the bottom of the food chain. For
example, the extinction of a particular insect or plant might seem inconsequential. However, there
may be fish or small animals that depend on that resource for foodstuffs. The loss can threaten the
survival of these creatures and larger predators that prey upon them. Extinction can have a ripple
effect that spreads throughout nature.
In addition to its biological consequences, extinction poses a moral dilemma for humans, the
only species capable of saving the others. The presence of humans on the planet has affected all
other life forms, particularly plants and animals. Human lifestyles have proven to be incompatible
with the survival of some other species. Purposeful efforts have been made to eliminate animals that
prey on people, livestock, crops, or pose any threat to human livelihoods. Some wild animals have
been decimated by human desire for meat, hides, fur, or other body parts with commercial value.
Likewise, demand for land, water, and other natural resources has left many wild plants and animals
with little to no suitable habitat. Humans have also affected nature by introducing non-native species
to local areas and producing pollutants having a negative impact on the environment. The
combination of these human-related effects and natural obstacles such as disease or low birthrates
has proven to be too much for some species to overcome. They have no chance of survival without
human help.
As a result, societies have difficult choices to make about the amount of effort and money they
are willing to spend to save imperiled species. Will people accept limits on their property rights,
recreational activities, and means of livelihood to save a plant or an animal? Should saving such
popular species as whales and dolphins take priority over saving obscure, annoying, or fearful
species? Is it the responsibility of humans to save every kind of life form from disappearing, or is
extinction an inevitable part of nature, in which the strong survive and the weak perish? These are
some difficult questions that people face as they ponder the fate of other species living on this planet.
(Source: http://www.encyclopedia.com)

Question 35. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The importance of living organisms B. Causes of animal extinction
C. Humans and endangered species D. Measures to protect endangered species
Question 36. The word "inconsequential" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. unimportant B. unavoidable C. unexpected D. unrecognizable
Question 37. Which of the following can result from the loss of one species in a food chain?
A. There might be a lack of food resources for some other species.
B. Animals will shift to another food chain in the community.
C. Larger predators will look for other types of prey.
D. The connections among the creatures in the food chain become closer.
Question 38. The word "They" in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. natural obstacles B. low birthrates
C. some species D. human-related effects
Question 39. In paragraph 2, non-native species are mentioned as ______.
A. an achievement of human beings B. a harmful factor to the environment
C. a kind of useful plants D. a kind of harmless animals
Question 40. The word "perish" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. disappear B. complete C. remain D. develop
Question 41. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Some animals and plants cannot survive without human help.
B. No other species can threaten the survival of humans on Earth.
C. The existence of humans is at the expense of some other species.
D. Humans have difficult choices to make about saving endangered species.
Question 42. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Animal and plant species which pose threats to humans will die out soon.
B. Humans will make changes in their lifestyles to save other species.
C. The dilemma humans face between maintaining their lives and saving other species remains.
D. Saving popular animal and plant species should be given a high priority.
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 43. I haven't met my grandparents for five years.
A. I often met my grandparents five years ago.
B. I last met my grandparents five years ago.
C. I have met my grandparents for five years.
D. I didn't meet my grandparents five years ago.
Question 44. We survived that accident because we were wearing our seat belts.
A. But for our seat belts, we would have survived that accident.
B. Had we not been wearing our seat belts, we wouldn't have survived that accident.
C. Without our seat belts, we could have survived that accident.
D. If we weren't wearing our seat belts, we couldn't have survived that accident.
Question 45. "No, I won't go to work at the weekend," said Sally.
A. Sally refused to go to work at the weekend.
B. Sally promised to go to work at the weekend.
C. Sally apologized for not going to work at the weekend.
D. Sally regretted not going to work at the weekend.
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 46. Animals like frogs have waterproof skin that prevents it from drying out quickly
A B C
in air, sun, or wind.
D
Question 47. My brother usually ask me for help when he has difficulty with his homework.
A B C D
Question 48. Many people object to use physical punishment in dealing with discipline problems
A B C
at school.
D
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. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water. Others live in sea water.
A. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, for others live in sea water.
B. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, and others live in sea water.
C. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, or others live in sea water.
D. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, so others live in sea water.
Question 50. My mother is very busy with her work at the office. She still takes good care of us.
A. In spite of being very busy with her work at the office, my mother takes good care of us.
B. Because my mother is very busy with her work at the office, she takes good care of us.
C. My mother is so busy with her work at the office that she cannot take good care of us.
D. My mother is too busy with her work at the office to take good care of us.
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ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
(Đề thi có 05 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Họ, tên thí sinh: ..................................................................... Mã đề thi 401

Số báo danh: ..........................................................................
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each
of the following exchanges.
Question 1: Silas is talking to his roommate, Salah, about the Olympic Games.
- Silas: "Do you think our country can host the Olympic Games some day in the future?"
- Salah: "______. We can't afford such a big event."
A. You can say that again B. I can't agree with you more
C. Yes, you're right D. No, I don't think so
Question 2: Laura is telling Bob about her exam results.
- Laura: "______"
- Bob: "That's great. Congratulations!"
A. I hope I'll pass the exam tomorrow. B. I've passed the exam with an A.
C. I'll get the exam results tomorrow. D. I didn't do well in the exam.
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 3: Thanks to highly sophisticated technology, scientists have made many important
discoveries in different fields.
A. accessible B. confusing C. effective D. advanced
Question 4: It is firmly believed that books are a primary means for disseminating knowledge and information.
A. classifying B. distributing C. adopting D. inventing
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
Question 5: With price increases on most necessities, many people have to tighten their belt for fear of
getting into financial difficulties.
A. dress in loose clothes B. spend money freely
C. save on daily expenses D. put on tighter belts
Question 6: Today the number of start-ups in Vietnam is mounting as the government has created
favourable conditions for them to develop their business.
A. peaking B. varying C. decreasing D. rising
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 7: A. delays B. begins C. attracts D. believes
Question 8: A. head B. bean C. meal D. team
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 of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 9: A. sympathy B. poverty C. equipment D. character
Question 10: A. intend B. install C. follow D. decide
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 11: It ______ to reason that Jason passed the exam with flying colours on account of his
working hard during the term.
A. comes B. gets C. stands D. lays
Question 12: Our father suggested ______ to Da Nang for this summer holiday.
A. to going B. going C. go D. to go
Question 13: The patients ______ with the new drug showed better signs of recovery than those
receiving conventional medicine.
A. treated B. having treated C. treating D. who treated

Question 14: Only after she ______ from a severe illness did she realise the importance of good health.
A. would recover B. has recovered C. had recovered D. was recovering
Question 15: Several measures have been proposed to ______ the problem of unemployment among
university graduates.
A. pose B. admit C. address D. create
Question 16: There is no excuse for your late submission! You ______ the report by last Friday.
A. mightn't have finished B. should have finished
C. needn't have finished D. must have finished
Question 17: The presenter started his speech with a few ______ jokes to build rapport with the
audience.
A. whole-hearted B. light-hearted C. soft-hearted D. kind-hearted
Question 18: It is advisable that the apprentice should be ______ to learn the ins and outs of the new job.
A. permissive B. noticeable C. acceptable D. observant
Question 19: Mary rarely uses social networks, ______?
A. isn't she B. does she C. doesn't she D. is she
Question 20: Candidates are advised to dress formally to make a good ______ on job interviewers.
A. impress B. impressively C. impression D. impressive
Question 21: If Martin were here now, he ______ us to solve this difficult problem.
A. would help B. helps C. will help D. has helped
Question 22: You shouldn't lose heart; success often comes to those who are not ______ by failures.
A. left out B. put off C. switched off D. turned on
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 23: It concerns many sociologists that inadequate parents skills may lead to an increase
A B
in the number of incidents of juvenile delinquency.
C D
Question 24: It is the ASEAN Para Games that disabled athletes have an opportunity to have
A B C
their talents and efforts recognised.
D
Question 25: Teenagers is greatly influenced by not only their parents but also their peers.
A B C D
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 26: I find it useful to join the sports club.
A. Joining the sports club is not useful for me. B. It is useful for me to join the sports club.
C. I used to join the sports club. D. I never like joining the sports club.
Question 27: It is believed that modern farming methods have greatly improved farmers' lives.
A. Farmers are believed to have enjoyed a much better life thanks to modern farming methods.
B. Modern farming methods were believed to have greatly improved farmers' lives.
C. Modern farming methods are believed to have had negative effects on farmers' lives.
D. People believe that there is little improvement in farmers' lives thanks to modern farming methods.
Question 28: "Would you like to go to the show with me?" Anna said to Bella.
A. Anna reminded Bella to go to the show with her. B. Anna persuaded Bella to go to the show with her.
C. Anna encouraged Bella to go to the show with her. D. Anna invited Bella to go to the show with her.
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 29: Mary left home to start an independent life. She realised how much her family meant to her.
A. Only when Mary realised how much her family meant to her did she leave home to start an independent life.
B. To realise how much her family meant to her, Mary decided to leave home to start an independent life.
C. Not until Mary had left home to start an independent life did she realise how much her family
meant to her.
D. Mary left home to start an independent life with a view to realising how much her family meant to her.
Question 30: Kate completed her higher education. She then decided to travel the world before
getting a job.
A. Without completing her higher education, Kate decided to travel the world before getting a job.
B. Given that Kate decided to travel the world before getting a job, she completed her higher education.
C. Having completed her higher education, Kate decided to travel the world before getting a job.
D. Kate had scarcely travelled the world before getting a job when she completed her higher education.
Urban development is having a direct impact on the weather in many cities worldwide. It has been
noticed that the difference (31)______ temperature is usually greater at night and the phenomenon
occurs in both winter and summer. Experts agree that this is due to urban development, when open
green spaces are replaced with asphalt roads and tall brick or concrete buildings. These materials retain
heat generated by the Sun and release it through the night. In Atlanta, in the US, this has even led to
thunderstorms (32)______ occur in the morning rather than, as is more common, in the afternoon.
Large cities around the world are adopting strategies to combat this issue (33)______ it is not
uncommon to find plants growing on top of roofs or down the walls of large buildings. In Singapore,
the government has (34)______ to transform it into a "city within a garden" and, in 2006, they held an
international competition calling for entries to develop a master plan to help bring this about. One
outcome was the creation of 18 "Supertrees" – metal constructions resembling very tall trees. Each one
is a vertical freestanding garden and is (35)______ to exotic plants and ferns. They also contain solar
panels used to light the trees at night and also containers to collect rainwater, making them truly self-sufficient.
(Adapted from "The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS" by Pauline Cullen, Amanda French and Vanessa Jakeman)
Question 31: A. on B. with C. in D. out

Question 32: A. when B. which C. what D. where
Question 33: A. or B. for C. and D. but
Question 34: A. pledged B. committed C. confessed D. required
Question 35: A. home B. house C. land D. place
A letter of application is a sales letter in which you are both salesperson and product, for the
purpose of an application is to attract an employer's attention and persuade him or her to grant you an
interview. To do this, the letter presents what you can offer the employer, rather than what you want
from the job.
Like a résumé, the letter of application is a sample of your work and an opportunity to demonstrate
your skills and personality. If it is written with flair and understanding and prepared with professional
care, it is likely to be very effective. While the résumé must be factual, objective, and brief, the letter is
your chance to interpret and expand. It should state explicitly how your background relates to the
specific job, and it should emphasise your strongest and most relevant characteristics. The letter should
demonstrate that you know both yourself and the company.
The letter of application must communicate your ambition and enthusiasm. Yet it must be modest.
It should be neither aggressive nor compliant: neither pat yourself on the back nor ask for sympathy. It
should never express dissatisfaction with the present or former job or employer. And you should avoid
discussing your reasons for leaving your last job.
Finally, it is best that you not broach the subject on salary. Indeed, even if a job advertisement
requires that you mention your salary requirements, it is advisable simply to call them "negotiable."
However, when you go on an interview, you should be prepared to mention a salary range. For this
reason, you should investigate both your field and, if possible, the particular company. You don't want
to ask for less than you deserve or more than is reasonable.
(Adapted from "Select Readings - Intermediate" by Linda Lee and Erik Gundersen)
Question 36: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Advice on how to find a good job
B. Things to avoid during a job interview
C. Tips for writing an effective letter of application
D. Differences between a résumé and a letter of application
Question 37: According to paragraph 1, in a letter of application, the applicant tries to ______.
A. persuade the employer to grant him/her an interview
B. get further information about the company
C. advertise a product to attract more customers
D. present what he/she wants from the job
Question 38: The word "it" in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. the letter of application B. an opportunity
C. your work D. the résumé
Question 39: The word "explicitly" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. clearly B. shortly C. slightly D. quickly
Question 40: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about a letter of application?
A. It should express the applicant's dissatisfaction with his/her former employer.
B. It should refer to the applicant's reasons for leaving his/her previous job.
C. It should be written very briefly, but in a formal style.
D. It should expand upon the information contained in the applicant's résumé.
Question 41: The word "broach" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. avoid B. investigate C. introduce D. understand
Question 42: According to paragraph 4, in a job interview, the applicant should be ready to ______.
A. accept any salary offered B. negotiate working conditions
C. mention their expected salary range D. talk about the company's budget
Henry is the undisputed star of Dronfield School near Sheffield. Whatever the achievements of
other members of the comprehensive school, it is Henry, with his soulful eyes and glossy hair, who has
hogged the limelight, appearing on television in Britain and abroad. Yet despite all the public
adulation, Henry stirs up no envy or resentment among the 2000 students – in fact, they all adore him.
The dog, who first arrived six months ago, is a super dog, who has improved students' behaviour and
encouraged more students to focus on their academic achievement.
Andrew Wainwright, a student at Dronfield School, says there is something magical and calming
about being able to interact with Henry during his time at the school's catch-up classes, and that if he
falls behind, that opportunity will be denied. Even doubting staff have finally been won round. Perhaps
that is because Henry, who lies on the floor during staff meetings, has also had a calming effect on them.
It was Andrew's teacher, Wendy Brown and the school counsellor, Julie Smart, who first proposed
buying a school dog. "Julie and I were talking one day about how looking after dogs can positively
affect children's conduct," says Brown. "We did some research and discovered that the presence of pets
has been shown to be therapeutic. A number of studies have shown that animals improve recovery after
surgery or illness and have a calming influence on people in a lot of settings. Some of my kids can be a
handful and some of the children Julie counsels have terrible problems."
Could the school dog become a craze? Other schools such as the Mulberry Bush, a primary school
for children with behavioural problems, have stepped forward to point out they already have one. Rosie
Johnston, a Mulberry staff member has been bringing her golden retriever, Muskoka, into school for
three years. Apart from being a calming influence, Muskoka even plays his part in literacy lessons.
Children at the school can be too shy to read to adults so they read to Muskoka. "Their anxiety about
mispronouncing something or getting the words in the wrong order is reduced when they read to him,"
says Johnston.
Psychologist Dr Deborah Wells from Queen's University Belfast specialises in animal-human
interaction. She believes that the underlying key to the Henry effect is that dogs offer unconditional
love and that cheers up adults and children and helps with self-esteem. But traditionalist Chris
Woodhead, the former chief inspector of schools says, "I don't see why a teacher cannot create a
positive learning environment through the subject they teach and their personality. Dogs strike me as a
bit of a publicity stunt. It's the kind of sentimental story journalists love." Despite this sentiment, Henry
remains as popular as ever.
(Adapted from "Ready for Advanced" by Roy Norris and Amanda French with Miles Hordern)

Question 43: Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Having School Dogs: Pros and Cons B. Henry – a Super Dog in Dronfield School
C. School Dogs: Useful Classroom Assistants D. Keeping School Dogs – a Prevalent Trend
Question 44: The word "adulation" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. excessive admiration B. deserved attention
C. considerable controversy D. unrealistic expectation
Question 45: The phrase "a handful" in paragraph 3 is probably descriptive of a child who is ______.
A. difficult to control B. reluctant to explore
C. inclined to disagree D. impossible to understand
Question 46: Which of the following is mentioned in paragraph 3 as a potential impact of keeping a pet?
A. A stronger tendency to misbehave B. Better recovery from illness
C. A greater desire to influence others D. Long-term changes in conduct
Question 47: The word "one" in paragraph 4 refers to _______.
A. a school dog B. a craze
C. a Mulberry staff member D. a primary school
Question 48: According to paragraph 4, which of the following is one of the roles played by Muskoka
at the Mulberry Bush?
A. Minimising the number of words mispronounced by its students
B. Helping its students to reduce their fear of making mistakes
C. Relieving its teaching staff of unnecessary workload
D. Encouraging a more proactive approach to teaching literacy
Question 49: Which of the following best summarises Chris Woodhead's viewpoint in paragraph 5?
A. Teachers underestimate the role of dogs in literacy lessons.
B. Schools have dogs just to attract media attention.
C. Students and dogs are inseparable companions in the classroom setting.
D. Dogs are capable of enlivening classroom atmosphere.
Question 50: Which of the following is implied in the passage?
A. Rosie Johnston is more experienced than Wendy Brown in working with animals.
B. Interaction with Henry is used to boost students' learning motivation at Dronfield School.
C. Administrators at Dronfield School are sceptical as to whether Henry's companion will benefit
their students.
D. Wendy Brown and Julie Smart are dedicated animal rights activists who wish to get their message
across to young people.
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ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Bài thi: Ngoại ngữ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
(Đề thi có 05 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Họ và tên thí sinh:................................................................

Số báo danh:......................................................................... Mã đề thi: 401
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 of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. consist B. carry C. remove D. protect
Question 2: A. solution B. principal C. passenger D. continent
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 3: A. touch B. round C. ground D. shout
Question 4: A. combined B. travelled C. behaved D. practiced
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 5: A shop assistant is talking to a customer.
- Shop assistant: “Do you need anything else?” - Customer: “_______”
A. Good job! B. That's all. Thanks. C. With pleasure. D. You're welcome.
Question 6: Ann and Peter are talking about housework.
- Ann: “I think children should be paid for doing the housework.”
- Peter: “_______. It's their duty in the family.”
A. You're exactly right B. That's what I think
C. There's no doubt about it D. I don't think so
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 7: These photos brought back many sweet memories of our trip to Hanoi last year.
A. recalled B. released C. revised D. caught
Question 8: At first, John said he hadn't broken the vase, but later he accepted it.
A. denied B. discussed C. protected D. admitted
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 9: Children brought up in a caring environment tend to grow more sympathetic towards others.
A. loving B. dishonest C. healthy D. hateful
Question 10: It's quite disappointing that some people still turn a blind eye to acts of injustice they witness in the
street.
A. take no notice of B. have no feeling for C. show respect for D. pay attention to
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 11: As they remembered _______ about the danger of getting lost in the forest, the tourists closely followed
the tour guide.
A. being warned B. warning C. to be warned D. to warn
Question 12: Once____for viruses, the software can be installed in the school computer system for use.
A. has tested B. is tested C. testing D. tested
Question 13: The teacher entered the room while the students _______their plan for the excursion.
A. discuss B. were discussing C. discussed D. are discussing
Question 14: His choice of future career is quite similar _______mine.
A. with B. at C. for D. to
Question 15: With his good sense of humour, Martin is quite _______with the students.
A. popularity B. popular C. popularize D. popularly
Question 16: The residents of the village are living a happy life _______they lack modern facilities.
A. because of B. although C. therefore D. despite
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Question 17: Action films with big stars tend to_______ great public attention.
A. achieve B. show C. attract D. reach
Question 18: This is _______most beautiful song I've ever listened to.
A. an B. a C. the D. Ø
Question 19: The scientists are working on a drug capable of _______the spread of cancerous cells.
A. arresting B. catching C. seizing D. grasping
Question 20: The little boy took an instant liking to his babysitter_______.
A. upon their first meeting B. before he first met her
C. prior to their first meeting D. as soon as he meets her
Question 21: It's time he acted like a ________ adult and stopped blaming others for his wrongdoings.
A. responsible B. sociable C. believable D. suitable
Question 22: We _______on a field trip if the weather is fine this weekend.
A. could have gone B. will go C. would go D. went
Question 23: One recipe for success is to stay focused and _______yourself to whatever you do.
A. apply B. attach C. assign D. adhere
Question 24: It's not my _____to tell you how to run your life, but I think you should settle down and have a family.
A. work B. chore C. job D. career
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 25 to 29.
Becoming an independent language learner
In an educational context, the term “learner independence” has gained increasing importance in recent years.
It is of particular (25) ___to language learning and commonly refers to the way students confidently control and
organize their own language learning process. While some people seem to have an almost (26) ___ flair for
languages, others have rely on strategies to maximize their skills and learn a foreign language more effectively.
The main thing to remember is that becoming a truly independent learner ultimately depends above all on
taking responsibility for your own learning and being prepared to take every opportunity available to you to learn.
You also increase your chances of (27) ___by learning according to your own needs and interests, using all available
resources. Research shows that learners (28) ___ adopt this approach will undoubtedly manage to broaden their
language abilities considerably and, (29) ___, are more likely to achieve their objectives in the longer term.
(Adopted from “Complete Advanced” by Laura Malthews and Barbara Thomas)
Question 25: A. resemblance B. relevance C. acquaintance D. acceptance
Question 26: A. habitual B. spiritual C. perceptive D. instinctive
Question 27: A. successfully B. successful C. succeed D. success
Question 28: A. who B. why C. where D. which
Question 29: A. as a result B. in contrast C. though D. because
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 30 to 34.
Tribal tourism is a relatively new type of tourism. It involves travelers going to remote destinations, staying
with local people and learning about their culture and way of life. They stay in local accommodation, share facilities
with local people, and join in with meals and celebrations. At the moment, less than one percent of holidays are tribal
tourism holidays, but this is set to change.
Tribal tourism is often compared with foreign exchange visits. However, a foreign exchange involves staying
with people who often share the same values. Tribal tourism takes visitors to places where the lifestyle is very
different from that in their home location. Those who have been on tribal holiday explain that experiencing this
lifestyle is the main attraction. They say that it offers them the chance to live in a way they never have before.
Not everyone is convinced that tribal tourism is a good thing, and opinions are divided. The argument is
about whether or not it helps the local population, or whether it exploits them. The main problem is that, because
tribal tourism is relatively new, the long-term influences on local populations have not been studied in much detail.
Where studies have been carried out, the effects have been found to be negative.
So, is it possible to experience an exotic culture without harming it in some way? “With a bit of thought, we
can maximise the positive influences and minimise the negative”, says travel company director Hilary Waterhouse.
“The most important thing for a tribal tourist is to show respect for, learn about, and be aware of, local customs and
traditions. Always remember you're a guest.”
(Adopted from “Complete IELTS” by Rawdon Wyatt)
Question 30: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. An Old Tourist Destination B. Holidays with a Difference
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C. Different Customs of a Tribe D. Peak Holiday Seasons
Question 31: The word “They” in paragraph 1 refers to _______.
A. travellers B. facilities C. local people D. remote destinations
Question 32: According to paragraph 2, what is the main attraction of tribal tourism?
A. Tourists can stay with people of the same values.
B. Tourists can interact with other foreign visitors.
C. Tourists can experience a different lifestyle.
D. Tourists can explore beauty spots in remote areas.
Question 33: The word “divided” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. similar B. important C. different D. interesting
Question 34: According to Hilary Waterhouse, the most important thing for a tribal tourist is to_____.
A. forget about negative experiences B. respect local customs and traditions
C. learn about other guests D. be accompanied by other travellers
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 35 to 42.
E-waste is being produced on a scale never seen before. Computers and other electronic equipment become
obsolete in just a few years, leaving customers with little choice but to buy newer ones to keep up. Millions of tons
of computers, TVs, smartphones, and other equipment are discarded each year. In most countries, all this waste ends
up in landfills, where it poisons the environment - e-waste contains many toxic substances such as lead, mercury, and
arsenic, that leak into the ground.
Recycling is the ideal solution to the problem. E-waste contains significant amounts of valuable metals like
gold and silver that make it attractive to recycle. In theory, recycling gold from old computers is more efficient - and
less environmentally destructive - than digging it from the earth. The problem is that a large percentage of e-waste
dropped off for recycling in wealthy countries is sold an diverted to the developing world, posing an increasing threat
to the health of the people there.
To address the problem of the international trade in e-waste, 170 nations signed the 1989 Basel Convention,
an agreement requiring that developed nations notify developing nations of hazardous waste shipments coming into
their countries. Then, in 1995 the Basel Convention was modified to ban hazardous waste shipments to poor countries
completely. Although the ban hasn't taken effect, the European Union, where recycling infrastructure is well
developed, has already written it into their laws. One law holds manufacturers responsible for the sale disposal of
electronics they produce.
Companies like Creative Recycling Systems in Florida, the USA, are hoping to profit from clean e- waste
recycling. The key to their business is a huge, building-size machine able to separate electronic products into their
component materials. As the machine's steel teeth break up e-waste, all the toxic dust is removed from the process.
This machine can handle some 70,000 tons of electronics a year. Although this is only a fraction of the total, it
wouldn't take many more machines like this to process the entire USA's output of high-tech trash.
Unfortunately, under current policies, domestic processing of e-waste is not compulsory, and while shipping
waste abroad is ethically questionable, it is still more profitable than processing it safely in the USA. Creative
Recycling Systems is hoping that the US government will soon create laws deterring people from sending e-waste
overseas.
(Adopted from “Reading Explorer 4” by Paul MacIntyre and Nancy Hubley)
A. Waste Recycling: A Storm in a Teacup B. Domestic Recycling: Pros and Cons
C. E-waste - An Export Commodity of the Future D. E-waste - A Mess to Clear up
Question 36: The word “obsolete” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. outdated B. inaccurate C. broken D. incomplete
Question 37: As stated in paragraph 2, a large percentage of e-waste meant for recycling in the developed
countries _______.
A. is buried deep in the soil at landfills B. contains all valuable metals except gold
C. is later recycled in local factories D. is eventually sent to developing nations
Question 38: The word “notify” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. assure B. notice C. excuse D. inform
Question 39: The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
A. the ban B. recycling infrastructure
C. the European Union D. the Basel Convention
Question 40: According to the European Union's laws, electronics manufacturers are required to _______.
A. upgrade their recycling infrastructure regularly
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B. sell their e-waste to developed nations only
C. sign the Basel Convention
D. take responsibility for disposing of their products safely
Question 41: Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. The USA's total e-waste output amounts to 70,000 tons per year.
B. Creative Recycling Systems has made a fortune from their recycling machine.
C. The Basel Convention originally banned the import of high-tech trash into European countries.
D. Shipping e-waste abroad yields greater profit than recycling it safely in the USA.
Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Most countries have made enormous efforts to manage their e-waste exports.
B. Legislative action is fundamental to solving the problem of e-waste effectively.
C. Strict laws against sending e-waste abroad have recently been upheld in Florida.
D. Developing nations benefit more from the trade in e-waste than their developed counterparts.
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 43: Peter moved abroad for a fresh start. He regrets it now.
A. If only Peter had moved abroad for a fresh start.
B. Peter wishes he hadn't moved abroad for a fresh start.
C. If Peter moved abroad for a fresh start, he would regret it.
D. Peter regrets not having moved abroad for a fresh start.
Question 44: Smartphones are becoming reasonably priced. New applications make them more appealing.
A. Appealing though smartphones are with new applications, they are becoming less affordably priced.
B. Whatever new applications smartphones have, they are becoming more appealing with reasonable prices.
C. No matter how reasonable the prices of smartphones are, they are not so appealing with new applications.
D. Not only are smartphones becoming more affordable but, with new applications, they are also more appealing.
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 45: It was wrong of you to criticise your son in front of his friends.
A. You shouldn't have criticised your son in front of his friends.
B. You must have criticised your son in front of his friends.
C. You mightn't have criticised your son in front of his friends.
D. You could have criticised your son in front of his friends.
Question 46: My father likes reading newspapers more than watching TV.
A. My father doesn't like watching TV as much as reading newspapers.
B. My father likes watching TV more than reading newspapers.
C. My father doesn't like reading newspapers as much as watching TV.
D. My father likes watching TV as much as reading newspapers.
Question 47: “How long have you lived here, Lucy?” asked Jack.
A. Jack asked Lucy how long did she live here. B. Jack asked Lucy how long she had lived there.
C. Jack asked Lucy how long she lived here. D. Jack asked Lucy how long had she lived there.
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 48: At the beginning of the ceremony, there was a respectable one-minute silence in remembrance of the
victims of the earthquake.
A. the ceremony B. respectable C. remembrance of D. earthquake
Question 49: My mother gets up usually early to prepare breakfast for the whole family.
A. gets up usually B. to prepare C. for D. whole
Question 50: The money raised in the appeal w ill use to help those in need in remote areas.
A. the B. w ill use C. help D. areas
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. learns B. works C. eyes D. needs
Question 2: A. variety B. gigantic C. solidarity D. reminder
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose main stress is placed
differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. supportive B. primary C. maximum D. applicant
Question 4: A. consume B. reflect C. local D. between
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: Nobody cheated in the exam,___________?
A. did they B. didn’t they C. does he D. doesn’t he
Question 6: _______ Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest one of the five oceans of the world.
A. A B. an C. the D. X
Question 7: There has been a decline _______ the company's output over the last few months.
A. over B. of C. in D. with
Question 8: “I can’t remember us ever ______,” replied the stranger.
A. being met B. to have met C. having met D. to meet
Question 9: If I were in your shoes, I __________the offer.
A. accepted B. will accept C. would accept D. accept
Question 10: Some English words have the same pronunciation ________ they are spelled differently,
for example dear and deer.
A. unless B. even if C. even though D. since
Question 11: _________________, I will give him the report.
A. When he will return B. When he returns C. Until he will return D. No sooner he returns
Question 12: Nellie Ross of Wyoming was the first woman ____________governor in the United States.
A. who elected B. to be elected C. was elected D. to elect
Question 13: You will be surprised at how_________Joe is in French after a year.
A. fluently B. fluent C. fluency D. influence
Question 14: The novelty of married life seems to __________ if the couple involved doesn’t have ways
to renew their love.
A. turn out B. do without C. fade in D. wear off
Question 15: My sister’s confidence in her ability to play the piano was badly __________ by her last
music teacher.
A. subsided B. undermined C. weakened D. loosened
Question 16: The industrialization in this country has ___________ many species in some places to the
verge of extinction.
A. caused B. driven C. threatened D. made
Question 17: To some people who work in offices, it is _______ impossible to sit in their working rooms
without air-conditioners in such hot weather.
A. utterly B. forcefully C. hardly D. briefly
Question 18: We were having dinner in a restaurant last night when the guy at the next table flew off the
__________because the waiter brought the wrong thing.
A. seat B. place C. face D. handle
Question 19: Research in the work place reveals that people work for many reasons__________
A. money beside B. money besides C. beside money D. besides money
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning
Question 20: It is estimated that there were more than 100 contestants in the Open Golf Tournament last
year?
A. competitors B. commentators C. composers D. combatants
Question 21: The first time I met my friend’s parents, I was walking on eggshells because I knew their
political views were very different from mine.
A. had a lot of pleasure B. was talking nervously
C. had to be very cautious D. was given many eggs
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
Question 22: It was childish of him to tell his friend about what he thought of his boss.
A. stupid B. sensible C. obvious D. careless
Question 23: The writer was really hot under the collar when his novel was mistaken for another.
A. angry B. worried C. calm D. curious
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Question 24: Mary has just dropped some of Tom's books onto the floor.
Mary: “I am sorry. I dropped your books”
Tom: “_______”
A. You're welcome B. Never mind
C. There is no doubt about it D. No, thanks.
Question 25: John and Peter are talking about their jobs.
John: "- How come you lost your job?"
Peter: "- _______?"
A. I will never expect that. B. I didn't go to work for a week.
C. You could guess the way I did it D. It wasn't complete in the end.
correct word(s) for each of the blanks.
When you prepare for a job interview, one of the most important things to__(26)____ is how you are
going to get there. A failure to plan is a plan to fail. If you are planning on driving to the interview, make
sure you fill your car __(27)____fuel the night before. You don’t want to be filling up on the way dressed
in your suit.
Make sure you arrive on time, or better ___(28)___, at least 15 minutes early. Ensure this by knowing
the address and if you can, have a trial run a couple of days before. The morning of the interview, check
the traffic reports and have a backup route planned just ___(29)______. If you are travelling by train or
bus, make sure you check the weather report the night before and keep an eye on the public transport
websites for any delays. Look out for track works or traffic conditions that can _(30)_____delay your
train or bus trip. Go to bed early the night before and wake up early to give yourself plenty of time.
Question 26: A. consider B. think C. imagine D. worry
Question 27: A. from B. with C. on D. at
Question 28: A. just B. since C. though D. yet
Question 29: A. in case B. in use C. in effect D. in brief
Question 30: A. necessarily B. compulsorily C. potentially D. intentionally
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions

Accidents do not occur at random. People eighty-five years of age and older are twenty-two times
likely to die accidentally than are children five to nine years old. The risk for native Americans is four
times that for Asian-Americans and twice that for white Americans or African-Americans. Males suffer
accidents at more than twice the rate of females, in part because they are more prone to risky behavior.
Alaskans are more than three times as likely as Rhode Islanders to die in an accident. Texans are twenty-
one times more likely than New Jerseyites to die in a natural disaster. Among the one hundred most
populous counties, Kern County, California (Bakersfield), has an accident fatality rate three times greater
than Summit County, Ohio (Akron).
Accidents happen more often to poor people. Those living in poverty receive inferior medical care,
are more apt to reside in houses with faulty heating and electrical systems, drive older cars with fewer
safety features, and are less likely to use safety belts. People in rural areas have more accidents than city
or suburban dwellers because farming is much riskier than working in a factory or office and because
emergency medical services are less readily available. These two factors – low income and rural residence
– may explain why the south has a higher accident rate than the north.
(Source: Proficiency Reading)
Question 31: Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Children aged five to nine face the greatest accident risk.
B. All people face an equal risk of having an accident.
C. One in every 22 people aged 85 and over will die in an accident.
D. The risk of having an accident is greater among certain groups of people.
Question 32: The word “inferior” in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.
A. modern B. low-quality C. well-equipped D. unsafe
Question 33: According to the passage, which of the following groups of people in America face the
highest risk of having an accident?
A. Native Americans B. Asian-Americans C. White Americans D. African-Americans
Question 34: What does the word “that” in the passage refer to?
A. males B. native Americans C. the risk D. African-Americans
Question 35: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for a higher accident rate among the
poor?
A. Little knowledge about safety.
B. Inadequate medical services.
C. Poor housing and working conditions.
D. Use of cars which incorporate fewer safety features.
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.
University entrance is the traditional route taken by Japanese students to enter the gateway of higher
education as it is by far the most prestigious form of higher education in Japan. Unlike the usage of
grade point averages and test scores used in Western countries as a yardstick for eligibility, entrance
to universities based largely on the scores that students achieved in entrance examinations.
Private institutions accounted for nearly 80% of all university enrollments in 1991, but with a few
exceptions such as Waseda University and Keio University, the public national universities are more
highly regarded. Especially, National Seven Universities are the most prestigious. This distinction had
its origins in historical factors—the long years of dominance of the select imperial universities, such
as Tokyo and Kyoto universities, which trained Japan's leaders before the war—and also in differences
in quality, particularly in facilities and faculty ratios. In addition, certain prestigious employers,
notably the government and selected large corporations, continue to restrict their hiring of new
employees to graduates of the most esteemed universities. There is a close link between university
background and employment opportunity. Because Japanese society places such store in academic
credentials, the competition to enter the prestigious universities is keen. A common custom practiced
by Japanese employers is simultaneous recruiting of new graduates.
Students applying to national or other public universities take two entrance examinations, first a
nationally administered uniform achievement test and then an examination administered by the
university that the student hopes to enter. Applicants to private universities need to take only the
university's examination. Such intense competition means that many students cannot compete
successfully for admission to the college of their choice. An unsuccessful student can either accept an
admission elsewhere, forgo a college education, or wait until the following spring to take the national
examinations again. A large number of students choose the last option. These students, called ronin,
meaning masterless samurai, spend an entire year, and sometimes longer, studying for another attempt
at the entrance examinations.
Yobikou are private schools that help students prepare for entrance examinations. While yobikou
have many programs for upper-secondary school students, they are best known for their specially
designed full-time, year-long classes for ronin. The number of applicants to four-year universities
totaled almost 560,000 in 1988. Ronin accounted for about 40% of new entrants to four-year colleges
in 1988. Most ronin were men, but about 14% were women. The ronin experience is so common in
Japan that the Japanese education structure is often said to have an extra ronin year built into it.
Yobikou sponsor a variety of programs, both full-time and part-time, and employ an extremely
sophisticated battery of tests, student counseling sessions, and examination analysis to supplement their
classroom instruction. The cost of yobikou education is high, comparable to first-year university expenses,
and some specialized courses at yobikou are even more expensive. Some yobikou publish modified
commercial versions of the proprietary texts they use in their classrooms through publishing affiliates or
by other means, and these are popular among the general population preparing for college entrance exams.
Yobikou also administer practice examinations throughout the year, which they open to all students for a
fee.
Question 36: Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?
A. University entrance in Japan: past and present.
B. University entrance in Japan: best and worst universities.
C. University entrance in Japan: characteristics and related methods.
D. University entrance in Japan: problems and solutions
Question 37: The word "prestigious" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. frightened B. respected C. restricted D. devalued
Question 38: According to the passage, the public national universities are more reputable than the
private ones partly because _______
A. the public national universities are greater in numbers than the private ones.
B. the percentage of enrollments at private universities is higher than that at public national ones.
C. Some large corporations give preference to graduates of the famous national universities.
D. entrance to universities in Japan is different from that in Western countries.
Question 39: According to the passage, ronin are students who _______.
A. wait to take the national exam again B. want to be masterless samurai
C. forgo a college education D. accept an admission outside their choice.
Question 40: The word "they" in paragraph 4 refers to _______.
A. students B. programs C. tests D. Yobikou
Question 41: The word "entrants" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. examinees B. engineers C. leaders D. interviewees
Question 42: It can be inferred from the passage that Yobikou are _______ for students.
A. costly but effective schools B. inexpensive and time-consuming schools
C. cheap and long-term schools D. free but limited schools
Mark letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
Question 43: People often visit other family members or friends, exchange New Year’s wishes and taking
part in various forms of entertainment at Tet.
A. New Year’s wishes B. taking part in C. other D. at Tet
Question 44: Buying clothes are often a very time-consuming practice because those clothes that a person
likes are rarely the ones that fit him or her.
A. are B. a very time- consuming
C. because those D. are rarely the ones
Question 45: Thanks to artificial intelligence, the phone’s voice- recognition system converts the sound
into numerous data.
A. Thanks to B. voice- recognition C. converts D. numerous
Question 46: The original version of that song sounds much better.
A. That version of the song doesn’t sound as well as the original one.
B. That version of the song doesn’t sound as good as the original one.
C. The last version of the song sounds the best.
D. No other song sounds as good as the original version of that song.
Question 47: "Don't forget to bring an umbrella." John's mother said to him.
A. John's mother asked him not to bring an umbrella.
B. John's mother ordered him to bring an umbrella.
C. John's mother reminded him to bring an umbrella.
D. John's mother encouraged him not to bring an umbrella.
Question 48: John was not here yesterday. Perhaps he was ill.
A. John needn’t be here yesterday because he was ill.
B. Because of his illness, John shouldn’t have been here yesterday.
C. John might have been ill yesterday, so he was not here.
D. John must have been ill yesterday, so he was not here.
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: The government have enacted a law against using guns. They want to reduce high school
shooting.
A. The government have enacted a law against using guns despite reduction in high school shooting.
B. The government have enacted a law against using guns so as to reduce high school shooting.
C. The government have enacted a law against using guns as a result of reduction in high school
shooting.
D. The government have enacted a law against using guns by reducing high school shooting.
Question 50: Hinata has to train more. Otherwise, he definitely won’t be able to win the gold medal.
A. Only by training more will Hinata have no chance to lose the gold medal.
B. Hardly had Hinata trained more when he won the gold medal.
C. Not until Hinata had trained more did he win the gold medal.
D. Only with more training can Hinata stand a chance of winning the gold medal.
___________________THE END__________________

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word those underlined part differs
Question 1: A. fold B. score C. close D. phone
Question 2: A. warms B. reads C. starts D. rings
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which differs from the other
three in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. ambition B. balcony C. furniture D. customer
Question 4: A. hobby B. luggage C. market D. machine
Mark the letterA, B, C, or D onyour answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each ofthefollowing
questions.
Question 5: It's necessary to listen to opinions that are __________ from ours.
A. difference B. differently C. differ D. different
Question 6: Those boys were excited about the new game in the beginning, but now they have _______
it.
A. looked after B. gone off C. filled in D. got on
Question 7: You often walk to school, __________?
A. won't you B. didn't you C. haven't you D. don't you
Question 8: A fashionista herself, Helena is __________ about her clothes, especially when
making her apperance in public.
A. receptive B. creditable C. Parti cular D. feasible
Question 9: Polar bears are in danger of going extinct __________ climate change.
A. because of B. although C. because D. despite
Question 10: The city has changed a lot since I last __________ it.
A. visited B. would visit C. will visit D. visit
Question 11: I can't give chapter and __________ but to the best of my knowledge, it's a line from
"Romeo and Juliet".
A. rhyme B.scene C. verse D. note
Question 12: Fathers can __________ a good example to their children by helping with the household
chores.
A. set B. hold C. raise D. follow
Question 13: The football team has waited __________ the championship for 30 years.
A. about B. up C. for D. to
Question 14: If I __________ you, I wouldn't go out in this weather.
A am B. had been C. were D. will be
Question 15: My mother is often __________ first person to get up in the family.
A. a B. the C. no article D. an
Question 16: The local shop deals in many kinds of hair products from reasonably priced
shampoos to rather expensive dyes.
A. ranging B. are ranged C. range D. are ranging
Question 17: My daughter sometimes practises English with her friends after school
A to speaking B. to speak C. speak D. speaking
Question 18: You may not see how important your family is __________.
A. after you had lived far from home B. when you were livingfar from home
C. until you live far from home D. as soon as you lived far from home
Question 19: Applications for admission to this university are not processed without a high school
A. diploma B. paper C. licence D. résumé
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each ofthe following exchanges.
Question 20: Gini and Adrian are talking about a book they have read lately.
- Gini: "That wasn't an interesting book."\
- Adrian: __________. I couldn't go further than chapter 2."
A. I think it will get better and better B. Yes, it gave me much information
C. You can say that again D. No, it was fascinating
Question 21: Dave is talking to Hannah after their school's English speaking contest.
− Dave: "Congratulations! You've given a great performance."
− Hannah:
A. It's nice of you to say so B. Me neither
C. I'm sorry to hear that D. No, don't worry
Question 22: Everyone was secretly rehearsing a surprise performance for Alex's proposal, but
annoyingly Jim let the cat out of the bag at the last minute.
A. abandoned the plan B. concealed the plan C. revised the plan D. disclosed the plan
Question 23: The internal structure of the ancident palace is complicated like that of a maze.
A. simple B. complex C. attractive D. narrow
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
Question 24: The beautiful sandy beach with a lot of sunshine and good foods made his holiday
complete.
A. terrible B. normal C. serious D. perfect
Question 25: The candidate was rejected as he could not meet all the requirements for this position.
A. arrange B. satisfy C. establish D. produce
correct answer to each of the questions.
TEENAGERS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
In many countries, there is a widespread perception that teenagers' lives nowadays are do minated
by technology. However, the information (26) __________ was gathered in a recent study of Australian
teenagers' use of and attitudes towards technolow suggests that this view doesn't reflect the reality of their
everyday existence. The research by academics from the University of Canberra in Australia found that,
while most teenagers had ready access to home computers, mobile phones and (27) __________
electronic devices, they generally spent more time on traditional (28)__________ such technoloy.
Accessing social media and playing computer games ranked as low as ninth and tenth respectively among
the ten most common after-school activities.
Fifteen-year-old Laura Edmonds is one of the teenagers surveyed. She admits to being very (29)
__________ to her smartphone and makes full use of various apps, (30) __________ if she needs to
unwind after a hard day at school, she tends to "hang out with my friends, listen to music or chat with my
mum and dad".
(Adapted from Exam Essentials Practice Tests — Cambridge English by Tom Bradbury and Eunice Yeates)
Question 26: A. when B. which C. where D. who
Question 27: A. one B. every C. other D. another
Question 28: A. operations B. pursuits C. events D. incidents
Question 29: A enclosed B. attached C. related D. conformed
Question 30: A nor B. till C. like D. but
correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35
More and more people are choosing to take a gap year between finishing school and starting
university. Alternatively, they may decide to take a gap year between graduating from university and
starting a career feeling the need for some time out before joining the rat race. Most students see the time
as an opportunity to travel. The idea of travelling to as many foreign places as possible appeals greatly.
A large percentage of gap-year students have wealthy parents who can easily subsidised their travel.
Others have to save up before they go, or look for some form of employment while travelling. For
example, they may work on a local farms or in local hotels. By doing so, they not only earn some money,
but they are likely to meet local people and acquire some understanding of their culture.
There are some students who choose to work for the whole of their gap year. A number may decide
to get work experience, either at home or abroad, in an area which they hope to make their career, such
as medicine or computers. A large proportion of students are now choosing to work with a charity which
arranges voluntary work in various parts of the world. The projects would hands-on experience of a ven'
varied nature, from teaching to helping build roads or dams.
The gap year is not just an adventure. Young people can benefit great from encountering new and
varied experiences and from communication with a wide rage of people. Perhaps most importantly,
gapyear students have to learn to stand on their own two feet.
(Adapted from Thematic Vocabulary Comprehension by Betty Kirkpatrick and Rebecca MOk)
Question 31: What could be the best title for the passage?
A. Working for life B. Taking time out
C. Studying of overseas D. Contributing to the Community
Question 32: The word "subsidize" in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by

A. ask for B. pay for C. work for D. apply for
Question 33: The word "their" in paragraph 2 refers to __________.
A. local farms B. local hotels
C. local people D. gap-year students
Question 34: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. The number of students taking a gap yare between high school and university is falling.
B. None of the students choose to work for the whole of their gap year to get experience.
C. Most students consider a gap year as a chance to travel.
D. Students can take a gap year only before starting university.
Question 35: According to the passage, what is perhaps the most important benefit of students' taking a
gap year?
A. They learn how to become independent.
B. They receive practical training for their future careers.
C. They have an opportunity to meet local people.
D. They earn money to support their further studies.
correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42
"I have not paid a single electricity bill since the year 1970," says Richard Perez with noticeable
glee. He can afford to be smug. He live "off-grid" — unconnected to the power grid and the water, gas
and sewerage supplies that most people in the wo rld rely on. He generates his own electricity, sources
his own water and deals with his own water disposal - and he prefers it that way. "They are times when
the grid blacks out," he says, "I really like the security of having my own electricity company."
Perez is not alone. Once the preserve of mavericks hippies and survivalists, there are now
approximately 200,000 off-grid households in the United States of America, a figure that Perez says has
been increasing by a third every year for the past decade. For all of the people who live off-grid, self-
sufficiency mean guiltfree energy consumption and peace of mind. "It feels brilliant to make use of clean,
free energ.' that is not from fossil fuels," says Suzanne Gallant, a writer who lives off-grid in a rural area
in Wales. "And if something goes wrong, we can fix it ourselves." Now even urbanites are seeing the
appeal of generating some if not all off their own power needs. So is enery freedom and eco-pipe-dream
or the ultimate good life?
Well, there is only one way to find out: begin to explore the possibilities of solar, wind and
hydropower. But unless you live on a sunny, south-facing hillside with access to a nearby river or stream,
that might prove prohibitively expensive!
There is no doubt that being off-grid has its problems, and it is not always the cheapest way to
get the energ.' you need. Even so, pioneers like Perez have proved that it can be done and without giving
up a 21st-century lifestyle: " I have got five personal computers, two laser scanners, two fridge-freezers,
a microwave a convention oven, vacuum cleaners — you name it', says Perez. "There is an external beams
antenna on the roof for the phone and a satellite for an Internet connection. I have got 70 kWh in batteries
that could last me five days. I have too much electricity." Too much electricity and no more bills . That
has got to be worth aimingfor.
(Adapted from English Unlimited by Adrian Doffand Ben Goldestein)
A. No Water, No Life! B. Living without the Electricity
C. A Day in the Life of an "Off-gridded' D. Unplugging from the Grid
Question 37: The phrase "blacks-out" in paragraph 1 mostly means
A. serves many purposes B. has no functions C. fails to work D. is able to run
Question 38: According to paragraph I, Richard Perez has managed to
A. pay off his electric bills since 1970
B. provide energy for people in his neighborhood
C. save a lot of money with his own company
D. stay independent of certain public utilities
Question 39: The word "pipe-dream" in paragraph 2 mostly means
A. an impractical hope B. a promising vision C. a real nightmare D. a terrible situation

Question 40: The word "it" in paragraph 4 refers to
A. being a pioneer B. being off-grid
C. giving up a 21St-century lifestyle D. getting the energy
Question 41: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. People opting for off-grid living used to be considered quite eccentric.
B. Some city dwellers have shown an interest in producing their own electricity.
C. 'Off-gridders' enjoy not doing harm to the environment.
D. The number of 'off-gridders' in the US is said to have risen by 33% over the past 10 years.
A. Many 'off-gridders' have made a fortune selling their own electricity.
B. Adopting an off-grid life-style is only suitable for low-income people.
C. Leading a 21st centuty lifestyle means consuming a great deal of electricity.
D. Most people living in temperature regions are against the idea of living off-grid.
Mark the letter A, B, C, on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 43: Single-use plastic products are convenient. They are detrimental to the environment.
A. It is their detriment to the environment that makes single-use plastic products convenient.
B. Convenient though single-use plastic products are, they are detrimental to the environment.
C. Not only are single-use plastic products convenient, they are also detrimental to the
environment.
D. Were single-use plastic products convenient, they would be detrimental to the environment.
Question 44: They were unexpected twists in the movie. It was so fascinating.
A. If there had been unexpected twists in the movie, it would have been so fascinating.
B. But for the unexpected twists in the movie, it wouldn't have been so fascinating.
C. Without the unexpected twists in the movie, it wouldn't be so fascinating.
D. Suppose that there were unexpected twists in the movie, it would be so fascinating.
to the sentence given in each of the following questions.
Question 45: Peter is more successful than his sister.
A. Peter is as successful as his sister.
B. Peter’s sister is more successful than he is.
C. Peter is less successful than his sister.
D. Peters sister is not as successful as he is.
Question 46: "I'm going on a picnic tomorrow", he said.
A. He said that he was going on a picnic the following day.
B. He said that I was going on a picnic tomorrow.
C. He said that he was going on a picnic tomorrow.
D. He said that I am going on a picnic the following day.
Question 47: It is compulsory for all the students to hand in their assignments on time.
A. All the students must hand in their assignments on time.
B. All the students can't hand in their assignments on time.
C. All the students may hand in their assignments on time.
D. All the students needn't hand in their assignments on time.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs to
correction on each of thefollowing questions.
Question 48: Protective gear for fire fighters is supposed to make of inflammable materials so as to
A B
eliminate the risk of fires.
C D
Question 49: It always take parents a lot of time and patience to bring up their children.
A B C D
Question 50: The company is looking for a candidate who is honest, hard-working, and
A B C
responsibiliy.
D

ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC – MÃ 421 - ĐỢT 2
Mark the letter А, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
Question 1: A. drinks B. finds C. blows D. cleans
Question 2: A. night B. bike C. spring D. price
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 of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. remember B. develop C. establish D. celebrate
Question 4: A. signal B. dentist C. student D. cartoon
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 5: Televised lessons prove very useful in assisting students to revise what they have learnt in
class.
A. preventing B. defending C. helping D. saving
Question 6: The soup was so tasty that Harry asked for another serving.
A soft B. tough C. delicious D. awful
Question 7: Henry is interested in wildlife and takes pleasure in watching animals in their natural
habitats.
A. sadness B. change C. surprise D. delight
Question 8: Joe’s outstanding performance in the exams made him think he was the cat’s whiskers.
A. a troublemaker B. the worst person C. an animal lovers. D. the best performer
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 9: The bicycles________in that shop are the most expensive in town.
A. are sold B. selling C. sold D. are selling
Question 10: My father is fond________playing volleyball.
A. of B. with C. on D. in
Question 11: I haven’t seen Lionel since he ________ to the US in 2011.
A. moved B. was moving C. would move D. moves
Question 12: Last year, Sam worked as a volunteer________the elderly people in a nursing home.
A. taking off B. getting over C. putting on D. looking after
Question 13: We will have to work round the________if we want to complete the project as scheduled.
A. watch B. minute C. hour D. clock
Question 14: He. ________a closer look at the contract before signing it.
A. lent B. took C. fixed D. brought
Question 15: If Jane________here now, we would have more fun.
A. will be B. were C. are D. would be
Question 16:. ________we will have a game of tennis.
A. Once you had finished work В. As soon as you finish work
C. Until you finished work D. When you finished work
Question 17: Jim never reads film________ as he doesn’t want to be affected by the critics’ opinions.
A. reports B. records C. revisions D. reviews
Question 18: She was able to finish university________ her financial difficulties.
A. although B. because C. despite D. because of
Question 19: Bob agreed ________ us with this maths problem.
A. helped B. help C. to help D. helping
Question 20: Having worked together on the project for years, the team members have________ a close
bond with one another.
A. bridged B. adapted C. forged D. amended
Question 21: We need to help ________ homeless in our community.
A. Ø (no article) B. a C. an D. the
Question 22: My friend is a good story writer; he has a rich________
A. imaginatively B. imagination C. imagine D. imaginative
Question 23: You can cook Italian food, ________?
A. won’t you B. didn’t you C. can’t you D. haven’t you
Mark the letter А, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of
the following exchanges.
Question 24: Sandie and Nicky are talking about music.
~ Sandie: “Listening to music is a good way to relax.”
~ Nicky: “________ It can refresh our minds.”
A. You’re welcome B. You're right С. I disagree D. It’s not true
Question 25: Mary is talking to Tom at her birthday party.
~ Mary: “Thanks for your wonderful gift.”
~ Tom: “________”
A. Don’t worry. B. I’m glad you like it. C. I’m sorry to hear that. D. That’s wrong.
Read the following passage and mark the letter А. B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that bestfits each ofthe numbered blanksfrom 26 to 30.
PEER PRESSURE
Sociologists have been carrying out research into the social pressures of being a teenager. (26)
________ adolescents are unhappy at school because they find it difficult to make friends, which can
bring on illness or (27) ________in poor grades. Thеу may also worry about their appearance and often
feel under enormous pressure to dress, talk and behave the same as others. This phenomenon is called
peer pressure, and it is very common in today’s society.
Advertising is claimed to contribute a lot to the social pressures teenagers experience. Advertisers know
how important it is to feel that you belong to a group when you are in your teens, (28) ________.they try
to persuade teenagers that certain products will make them popular with their classmates.
Sadly, many teenagers act (29) ________ and even do dangerous things just to make others accept them.
Peer pressure is often the reason for teenage smoking, drug abuse or dangerous driving. Teenagers need
to learn to say ‘no’ to social pressure and to find friends (30) ________ they can talk things over with
when they have a problem.
Question 26: A. Each B. Many C. Any D. Every
Question 27: A. induce B. lead C. till D. result
Question 28: A. nor B. but C. cause D. so
Question 29: A. inconsiderably B. irrelevantly C. informally D. irresponsibly
Question 30: A. why B. which С. who D. where
Read thefollowing passage and mark the letter А, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each ofthe questionsfrom 31 to 35.
Nowadays it is very importanat to be young. The tendency to see being young as something better than
being old is a cultural phenomenon. But is it always good to be young? And isn't 'young' sometimes 'too
young'?
When people are young, they are usually energetic and bold: they can work for longer periods of time
and they are ready to take risks. As they still haven't had much experience, they don't have many
inhibitions, which means that there aren't many things to stand in their way. Young people have also got
potential - they still have time to develop in many different ways. Because of that, employing young
people can be a good investment.
On the other hand, being young doesn't automatically mean you're always happy. There is a lot of
competition in society nowadays, which starts even when you're in school. Getting a good education isn't
easy and can cost a lot of money.
Next, you have to look for a good job. In spite of the fact that so many employers prefer young people,
jobs aren't just waiting for you. And even if you find one, it is often only for a very short period of time.
Statistics show that the stress of modern life can sometimes bring young people a lot of troubles. Most
of them can cope with problems very well, but some others break down and lose all hope. If we don't
want this to happen, something must be done. So it is our responsibility to offer help to those to whom
being young is definitely too young
(Adapted from Exam Activator by Bob Hastings et al.)
Question 31: Which is the most suitable title for the passage?
A. The Potential of Education? B. Social Changes
C. The Younger, the Better? D. Looking for a Good Job
Question 32: The word “bold” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to________
A. kind B. brave C. weak D. careless
Question 33: According to paragraph 2, employing young people can be a good investment because
they________
A. always feel happy B. have got potential
C. arc experienced in many fields D. are not ready to take risks
Question 34: The word “them” in paragraph 5 refers to________
A. troubles B. statistics C. stresses D. young people
Question 35: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A. It is neither difficult nor expensive to get a good education.
B. Competition begins only when young people start work.
C. Some young people still need help with their problems.
D. The stresses of modern life have no effect on young people.
Read the following passage and mark the letter А, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
The word ‘grandparents' is descriptive of the unique dual parenting role that this generation assume. It
emphasises the vital part they play in family life. With a wealth of old world experience behind them, and
with the unique ability to metamorphose from advisers or mediators into listeners or friends, they can
offer support and stability in an ever-changing world.
The underlying sense of responsibility that goes with this is tremendous. Grandparents perform a
balancing act between the needs of their adult children and those of their grandchildren. This role is varied.
It is imperial at times, muted at others. It goes underground whenever required, but it is solid and
absolutely dependable.
Grandparents often bridge the gap between parents and their children. Rebellious, independent children
who are trying to find their feet are almost always at loggerheads with their parents. The role of
grandparents can be very important provided they act as impartial judges and are able to convey this
feeling to both parties. Grandchildren, in most cases, prefer to listen to their grandparents rather than their
parents, who often find themselves up against a brick wall.
One important thing, which seems to be missing in the lives of children today, is a sense of family,
values, beliefs and principles. This is where the grandparents step in. However, instilling beliefs and
values is not as easy as it was fifty or sixty years ago. Then, no questions were asked and there was an
implicit sense of trust. With changing times and changing outlooks, children have started to question the
validity of everything around them. Globalisation has eroded their sense of belonging and weakened
identification with their roots. Science and technology force them to doubt every traditional belief.
Parents, who have so many demands on their time, are perhaps not in the best position to instil traditional
values in their offspring. Children are very demanding and grandparents, without appearing to be pushy,
have both the time and the experience to deal with tantrums. They can appease, soothe and impart values
with tremendous ease. Any nation’s traditional culture is rich and varied, but how many children recognise
this? Grandparents can teach them to value cultural traditions and thereby inform their moral
development.
(Adapted from Cambridge Vocabulary for Advanced by Simon Haines)
Question 36: Which is the most suitable title for the passage?
A. The Importance of Early Education to a Child’s Academic Performance
B. The Role of Grandparents in Children’s Upbringing
C. Grandparents as Versatile Educators in Their Neighbourhoods
D. The Education of Children during Their Formative Years
Question 37: According to the passage, in a modern household________
A. children’s needs should be prioritised over their parents’
B. the role of grandparents must be imperial at all times
C. grandparents’ rich experience can come in handy
D. children can act as a go-between for their parents
Question 38: The phrase “at loggerheads" in paragraph 3 mostly means________

A. sharing B. complaining C. conversing D. disagreeing
Question 39: The word “eroded" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to________
A. strengthened B. reduced C. returned D. formed
Question 40: The word "They" in paragraph 5 refers to________
A. parents B. children C. tantrums D. grandparents
Question 41: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. As a rule, children prefer their parents’ advice to their grandparents’.
B. Children these days have started to re-examine traditional beliefs and values,
C. Children nowadays have a stronger sense of family, values, beliefs, and principles.
D. The task of imparting knowledge and values to children was neglected in the past.
A. Children in families with grandparents tend to experience more trust issues than others.
B. Without guidance, children may fail to appreciate the cultural traditions of their nations.
C. In general, working parents are in the best position to impart values to their children.
D. Compared to grandparents, parents have а sưonger sense of responsibility towards their families.
Mark the fetter 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: Covid-19, a highly (A) communicative disease, will (B) wreak havoc on a (C) massive scale
unless necessary prevention measures are (D) implemented.
Question 44: (A) Like my grandfather, my dad (B) enjoys reading newspapers, (C) listen to the radio,
and watching (D) television.
Question 45: Diamonds (A) were one of my (B) elder sister’s favourite songs (C) when she was in
secondary (D) school.
Mark the letter А, B, C,or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each ofthefollowing questions.
Question 46: Drivers are required to wear their seat belts while driving.
A. Drivers may wear their scat belts while driving.
B. Drivers must wear their seat belts while driving.
C. Drivers shouldn’t wear their seat belts while driving.
D. Drivers needn’t wear their seat belts while driving.
Question 47: Paul plays tennis better than I do.
A. Paul doesn’t play tennis better than I do.
B. I don't play tennis as well as Paul does.
С. I play tennis better than Paul does.
D. Paul plays tennis as well as I do.
Question 48: “I took part in a green campaign last summer,” said Ted.
A. Ted said that I had taken part in a green campaign the previous summer.
B. Ted said that he would take part in a green campaign last summer.
C. Ted said that he had taken part in a green campaign the previous summer.
D. Ted said that I had taken part in a green campaign last summer.
Mark the letter А, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each
pair ofsentences in thefollowing questions.
Question 49: The demand for her novel is great. The publisher has decided to reprint it.
A. Not until she demands to reprint her novel will the publisher decide to make it great.
B. Great as the demand for her novel is, the publisher has made a decision to reprint it.
C. It is the publisher’s decision to reprint her novel that demands its greatness.
D. Such is the demand for her novel that the publisher has decided to reprint it.
Question 50: Katherine’s academic performance was excellent. She was awarded a scholarship to a
leading university.
A. If Katherine’s academic performance had been excellent, she would have been awarded a scholarship
to a leading university.
В. If it hadn’t been for Katherine's excellent academic performance, she wouldn’t have been awarded a
scholarship to a leading university.
C. Without Katherine’s excellent academic performance, she would have been awarded a scholarship to
a leading university.
D. But for Katherine’s excellent academic performance, she wouldn’t be awarded a scholarship to a
leading university.

ĐỀ THI MINH HỌA
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. maintained B. promoted C. required D. argued
Question 2. A. tall B. late C. safe D. same
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the
primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. achieve B. supply C. insist D. offer
Question 4. A. tradition B. candidate C. industry D. customer
questions.
Question 5. He's American, _________?
A. won't he B. didn't he C. doesn't he D. isn't he
Question 6. The flood victims _________ with food and clean water by the volunteers.
A. provided B. were provided C. were providing D. provide
Question 7. Many students are worried _________ the coming exam.
A. about B. on C. from D. to
Question 8. _________ it is, the more uncomfortable we feel.
A. Hotter B. The hotter C. Hottest D. The hottest
Question 9. He was fascinated by the _________ car at the exhibition.
A. red German old B. German old red C. old red German D. old German red
Question 10. Mike _________ his favourite program on TV when the lights went out.
A. was watching B. is watching C. watched D. watches
Question 11. My uncle lives a happy life _________ his disability
A. because of B. because C. though D. in spite of
Question 12. Mrs Brown will have worked at this school for 30 years _________.
A. by the time she retires B. when she retired
C. as soon as she had retired D. after she had retired
Question 13. _________ the report to the manager, she decided to take a rest.
A. Having handed in B. Handed in C. To hand in D. Being handed in
Question 14. This restaurant is _________ with those who like Vietnamese food.
A. popular B. popularly C. popularise D. popularity
Question 15. Tom's brother asked him to _________ the music so that he could sleep.
A. close down B. go up C. turn down D. stand up
Question 16. When Linda was little, her mother used to _________ her a bedtime story every night.
A. tell B. speak C. say D. talk
Question 17. Students from other schools have to pay a small _________ to join the club.
A. fee B. fare C. wage D. salary
Question 18. As the season turns from spring to summer, some people feel a bit under the _________
and can't concentrate fully on their work.
A. storm B. weather C. climate D. rain
Question 19. James had a cosy birthday party at home last Friday in the _________ of his close friends.
A. company B. business C. atmosphere D. residence
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 20. It's great to go out on such a lovely day.
A. ugly B. beautiful C. old D. modern
Question 21. Josh's ambition is to become a successful businessman like his father.
A. dream B. doubt C. pleasure D. patience
Question 22. You should dress neatly for the interview to make a good impression on the interviewers.
A. untidily B. formally C. unfairly D. comfortably
Question 23. The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the country's aviation industry due to
international travel restrictions.
A. considerably benefited B. negatively changed
C. severely damaged D. completely replaced
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes the
following exchanges.
Question 24. Tim is talking to Peter, his new classmate, in the classroom.
- Tim: "How far is it from your house to school, Peter?”
- Peter: “_______________,”
A. About five kilometres B. A bit too old
C. Not too expensive D. Five hours ago
Question 25. Jack and David are talking about taking a gap year.
- Jack: "I think taking a gap year is a waste of time."
- David: “ ____________. It gives gap-year takers a lot of valuable experiences.”
A. I agree with you B. I don't quite agree
C. It's right D. My pleasure
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to choose the word
or phrase that best fits each other numbered blanks.
THE BEST STUDENTS
According to most professors, mature students are ideal students because they are hard-working and
become actively involved in all aspects of the learning process. The majority of mature students have a
poor educational (26) _______ but they manage to do exceptionally well at tertiary level. (27) _______
many of them have a job and children to raise, they are always present at seminars and lectures and always
hand in essays on time. They like studying and writing essays and they enjoy the class discussions (28)
_______ take place. Consequently, they achieve excellent results. In fact, as they have experienced many
of life's pleasures, they are content with their lives and this has a positive effect on their attitude, making
them eager to learn.
On the other hand, despite their enthusiasm and commitment, mature students suffer from anxiety. The
fact that they have made (29) _______ sacrifices to get into university puts extra pressure on them to
succeed. Nevertheless, completing a degree gives mature students a sense of achievement, (30) _______
their confidence and improves their job prospects.
(Adapted from Use of English for All Exams by E. Moutsou)
Question 26. A. development B. background C. basement D. institution
Question 27. A. Although B. But C. So D. And
Question 28. A. whom B. which C. where D. when
Question 29. A. every B. another C. much D. many
Question 30. A. arises B. boosts C. mounts D. surges
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on you answer sheet to indicate the correct
Marcel Bich, a French manufacturer of traditional ink pens, was the man who turned the ballpoint pen
into an item that today almost anyone can afford. Bich was appalled at the poor quality of the ballpoint
pens that were available, and was also shocked at their high cost. However, he recognised that the ballpoint
was a firmly established invention, and he decided to design a cheap pen that worked well and would be
commercially successful.
Bich went to the Biro brothers and asked them if he could use the design of their original invention in
one of his own pens. In return, he offered to pay them every time he sold a pen. Then, for two years, Bich
studied the detailed construction of every ballpoint pen that was being sold, often working with a
microscope.
By 1950, he was ready to introduce his new wonder: a plastic pen with a clear barrel that wrote
smoothly, did not leak and only cost a few cents. He called it the 'Bic Cristal'. The ballpoint pen had finally
become a practical writing instrument. The public liked it immediately, and today it is as common as the
pencil. In Britain, they are still called Biros, and many Bic models also say 'Biro' on the side of the pen,
to remind people of their original inventors.
Bich became extremely wealthy thanks to his invention, which had worldwide appeal. Over the next
60 years his company, Societe Bic, opened factories all over the world and expanded its range of
inexpensive products. Today, Bic is as famous for its lighters and razors as it is for its pens, and you can
even buy a Bic mobile phone.
(Adapted from Complete IELTS Workbook by Rawdon Wyatt)
Question 31. What could be the best title for the passage?
A. From Mobile Devices to Ballpoint Pens
B. From a Luxury Item to an Everyday Object
C. Ballpoint Pen's New Design - For Better or Worse?
D. Biros - A Business Model in Britain
Question 32. According to paragraph 1, Marcel Bich was shocked because _________.
A. a cheap pen could be designed with great commercial success
B. a firm was not established to produce high-quality ballpoint pens
C. most people could not afford such a firmly established invention
D. the ballpoint pens available were expensive despite their poor quality
Question 33. The word "practical" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. accurate B. traditional C. sharp D. useful
Question 34. The word "which" in paragraph 4 refers to _________.
A. factories B. company C. invention D. range
Question 35. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as products of Bich's
company?
A. mobile phones B. lighters C. pencils D. razors
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on you answer sheet to indicate the correct
A study was set up to examine the old marriage advice about whether it's more important to be happy
or to be right. Couples therapists sometimes suggest that in an attempt to avoid constant arguments,
spouses weigh up whether pressing the point is worth the misery of marital discord. The researchers from
the University of Auckland noticed that many of their patients were adding stress to their lives by insisting
on being right, even when it worked against their well-being.
The researchers then found a couple who were willing to record their quality of life on a scale of 1 to
10. They told the man, who wanted to be happy more than right, about the purpose of the study and asked
him to agree with every opinion and request his wife had without complaint, even when he profoundly
didn't agree. The wife was not informed of the purpose of the study and just asked to record her quality
of life.
Things went rapidly downhill for the couple. The man's quality-of-life scores fell, from 7 to 3, over
the course of the experiment. The wife's scores rose modestly, from 8 to 8.5, before she became hostile to
the idea of recording the scores. Rather than creating harmony, the husband's agreeableness led to the
wife becoming increasingly critical of what he did and said in the husband's opinion). After 12 days he
broke down, and the study was called off because of "severe adverse outcomes."
The researchers concluded, shockingly, that humans need to be right and acknowledged as right, at
least some of the time, to be happy. They also noted this was further proof that if given too much power,
humans tend to "assume the alpha position and, as with chimpanzees, they become very aggressive and
dangerous." It is often said that there can be no peace without justice, and that's true of domestic sphere.
Obviously the results are to be taken with extreme caution, since this was just one couple with who-
knows-what underlying issues beforehand. But the study's chief author, Dr. Bruce Arroll, maintains that
the question of happiness vs. rightness, theoretically, could be settled by scientific inquiry with a wider
sample. “This would include a randomized controlled trial,” he says. "However, we would be reluctant to
do the definitive study because of the concern about divorce."
(Adapted from https://healthland.time.com)
Question 36. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Expert Advice: It Pays to be Kind rather than to be Right
B. It's Worth Listening to Experts for a Happy Marriage
C. Marriage Experiment: It's Better to be Right than Happy
D. It Makes Sense to Avoid Marriage Conflicts
Question 37. The word "discord” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. disagreement B. status C. understanding D. disloyalty
Question 38. In paragraph 1, the study was conducted in order to _________.
A. illustrate how to live a happier life B. test an old piece of advice on marriage
C. find out the best advice for couples D. see if people are happy in their marriage
Question 39. The word "critical" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. agreeable B. disapproving C. unequal D. encouraging
Question 40. The word "They" in paragraph 4 refers to _________.
A. researchers B. results C. chimpanzees D. humans
Question 41. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. The woman in the study was kept in the dark about its aim.
B. It was anticipated that people need to be regarded as right to be happy.
C. Having too much power in hand may lead to aggression among people.
D. In domestic sphere, peace can hardly be maintained without justice.
Question 42. Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph 5?
A. The findings of the study are inconclusive due to its limited sample.
B. Studies of this kind will ultimately lead to divorce among the subjects.
C. Further research on the issue will definitely be conducted with a larger sample.
D. The researchers are willing to continue the study despite its bad influence.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
Question 43. Yesterday morning, Joe arrives late for school for the first time.
A B C D
Question 44. In different parts of the world, elephants are still hunted for its ivory tusks.
A B C D
Question 45. It is essential to provide high school students with adequate career orientation, so they
A B
can make more informative decisions about their future major.
C D
Question 46. She last visited her home country ten years ago.
A. She hasn't visited her home country for ten years.
B. She didn't visit her home country ten years ago.
C. She has visited her home country for ten years.
D. She was in her home country for ten years.
Question 47. "I'll help you with the washing-up, Mary” he said.
A. He admitted helping Mary with the washing-up.
B. He denied helping Mary with the washing-up.
C. He promised to help Mary with the washing-up
D. He refused to help Mary with the washing-up.
Question 48. It's necessary for you to drink enough water every day.
A. You should drink enough water every day.
B. You may drink enough water every day.
C. You needn't drink enough water every day.
D. You mustn't drink enough water every day.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair
of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49. His parents are away on holiday. He really needs their help now.
A. As long as his parents are at home, they will be able to help him.
B. He wishes his parents were at home and could help him now.
C. If his parents are at home, they can help him now.
D. If only his parents had been at home and could have helped him.
Question 50. He finally contracted the disease. He was aware of the importance of preventive measures
only then.
A. But for his awareness of the importance of preventive measures, he could have contracted the disease.
B. Hardly had he been aware that preventive measures were essential when he contracted the disease.
C. Not until he was aware of the importance of preventive measures did he contract the disease.
D. Only after he had contracted the disease was he aware that preventive measures were essential.

Question 1: A. alive B. careful C. happy D. nervous
Question 2: A. customer B. festival C. suggestion D. capital
in the position of stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. clap B. take C. face D. save
Question 4: A. wanted B. cried C. seemed D. rained
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each
of the following exchanges.
Question 5: Tuan is late for the class meeting.
- Tuan: “Sorry I’m late, Ha.” - Ha: “_______”
A. Good idea. B. Never mind. C. Same to you. D. Thanks a lot.
Question 6: Mai is talking to Hoa about Hoa’s new dress.
- Mai: “You’ve got a nice dress, Hoa.” - Hoa: “_______”
A. Congratulations! B. Thank you. C. Me too. D. No problem.
questions.
Question 7: I like this _______ song because it reminds me of my schooldays.
A. beautiful B. beautifully C. beauty D. beautify
Question 8: When the visitor saw with her own eyes the beach covered with tons of plastic rubbish
washed up from around the world, a chill went down her _______.
A. spine B. bone C. mind D. brain
Question 9: _______the book again and again, I finally understood what the author meant.
A. Have been reading B. Have been read C. Have read D. Having read
Question 10: _______, he will go out with his friends.
A. When Tony finished his project B. When Tony finishes his project
C. When Tony had finished his project D. When Tony was finishing his project
Question 11: You should wear _______ to keep your hands warm. It’s very cold outside.
A. hats B. gloves C. shoes D. boots
Question 12: My sister and I share the housework. We take turns to_______ the dishes and clean the
house.
A. wash up B. wash over C. wash away D. wash through
Question 13: Her aunt gave her a_______ handbag on her birthday last week.
A. beautiful reel Korean B. red Korean beautiful
C. beautiful Korean red D. Korean red beautiful
Question 14: Jane has been trying to solve this problem all week, but she still hasn’t been able to_______
A. shatter B. break C. crack D. crash
We like to live in the countryside _______ we want to be close to nature.
A. although B. because of C. despite D. because
Question 16: Life here is so good, _______?
A. was it B. has it C. isn’t it D. wasn’t it
Question 17: The students _______ the topic when the bell rang.
A. discuss B. were discussing C. have discussed D. are discussing
Question 18: Don’t worry too much. We all_______ mistakes sometimes.
A. give B. put C. take D. make
Question 19: Nam’s family has been living _______ Hanoi for twenty years.
A. over B. in C. at D. on
Question 20: The prize_______ to Xuan yesterday.
A. awards B. has awarded C. was awarded D. was awarding
Question 21: _______ you love English, the better you can learn it.
A. Most B. Most of C. The more D. More
Question 22: Wilson is a sociable boy. He makes friends at his new school quite easily.
A. shy B. careful C. nervous D. friendly
Question 23: The children enjoy learning about plants and how they grow.
A. studying B. changing C. breaking D. building
Question 24: It’s about time you pulled your socks up and started working seriously. Your final exams
are coming.
A. studied harder B. got furious C. became lazy D. lost confidence
Question 25: The couple have saved a lot of money for their old age.
A. spent B. earned C. left D. won
Redd the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
Many people say that schooldays are the best days of their life, and they often feel that this should be
a period of enjoyment. (26) _______, exams often make them unhappy, and many students prefer having
no exams at all. They say the exams (27) _______ they have to take often make them worried, and they
have no time to relax. Others, on the other hand, say that exams help students study better. They will have
to study throughout the year, and if they do well, they will become more (28) _______ in studying.
There are (29) _______ students who prefer only final exams. They say that they have to work hard
for two months a year and so they have more time for their leisure activities. They think that this is a better
way of (30) _______ students’ knowledge and ability in the subjects they are studying.
(Adapted from Complete First for Schools by Brook-Hart, Hutchison, Passmore and Uddin)
Question 26: A. Although B. Moreover C. Therefore D. However

Question 27: A. where B. who C. when D. which
Question 28: A. bored B. nervous C. friendly D. interested
Question 29: A. each B. another C. some D. every
Question 30: A. accessing B. assessing C. assisting D. accepting
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.
Since the 19th century, companies have looked for better and cleaner ways of creating electricity. One
UK company has created a special type of floor made of square tiles. Under each square, there is a system
that can create electricity very cheaply when someone steps on it!
The design of the floor works very well when it is used in very busy areas. And the reason is that a lot
of energy is created simply because of the large numbers of people walking across the floor.
The floor can have other uses too; one of them is to record how many people visit a shopping centre.
This kind of information is very useful for shop owners because very often they want to know at which
times of days they have the highest numbers of customers, so the next time you visit shopping centre,
have a careful look at the floor that you are walking across!
(Adapted from Preliminary for Schools Trainer)
Question 31: What is the passage mainly about?
A. A shopping centre that sells electricity. B. A new way to build houses.
C. A special floor that creates electricity. D. A difficulty in creating electricity.
Question 32: According paragraph 1, the special floor creates electricity when______.
A. someone covers it B. someone steps on it C. someone looks at it D. someone cleans it
Question 33: The word useful in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to______.
A. kind B. false C. helpful D. careful
Question 34: The word they in paragraph 3 refers to_______.
A. people B. times C. days D. shop owners
Question 35: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a good thing about the floor in the passage?
A. It helps shops attract more customers. B. It is good for shop owners.
C. It creates electricity very cheaply. D. It works very well in very busy areas.
Today, text-messaging has probably become young people’s most common form of communication.
Some teachers think that because of this, young people are not writing correctly at school. They fear that
once students get used to it, they will find it hard to switch back to using correct grammar and spelling.
How did things begin this way?
It all began with e-mail, online chat rooms, and games. Then step by step young people made
sentences, phrases and words shorter. As text-messaging continued to become popular, people invented
more and more words. Today, it is like a real language with its own grammar and vocabulary. The growth
of text-messaging has raised an important question: As students become fluent in text messaging, do their
writing skills suffer?
People have different ideas about the effects of text-messaging on students’ writing skills. Some say
that students are losing the ability to write long, correct sentences. Others say that text-messaging is having
a good effect on the language students use in then schoolwork. It shows that they are creative and good at
expressing themselves. And if students can keep the two systems separate - one for text messaging and
one for school - this will help students appreciate reading and writing more.
Some people suggest that one way to reduce the bad effects of text-messaging is to find ways to use
technology as a positive learning tool. For example, students can be allowed to type their assignments in
a cell phone message and send them to their teachers, but they must type correctly. In this way, students
are using the technology that they are familiar with to communicate in a form of language suitable for
schoolwork. It shows students that text-messaging is fine for social communication, but correct grammar
and spelling are necessary for communication in school.
(Adapted from Strategic Reading by Richards and Eckstut-Didier)
Question 36: Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. What is Text-messaging Doing to Students’ Writing?
B. How have Schools Changed Technology?
C. What can be Done to Increase the Quality of Text-messaging?
D. How can Teachers Teach Text-messaging?
Question 37: The word switch in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to_______.
A. give B. change C. look D. send
Question 38: The word invented in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to_______.
A. explained B. created C. described D. guessed
Question 39: According to paragraph 3, how can text-messaging affect students’ writing?
A. Students no longer use handwriting for their schoolwork.
B. Students’ ability to write long, correct sentences is gradually decreasing.
C. Students will lose interest in their school writing.
D. Students are losing their creativity in writing.
Question 40: The word them in paragraph 4 refers _______.
A. effects B. people C. students D. assignments
Question 41: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. People have different opinions about the effects of text-messaging on students writing.
B. Correct grammar and spelling are not important for communication in school.
C. Text-messaging has probably become the most common form of communication for young people.
D. Text-messaging is like a real language with its own grammar and vocabulary.
A. Text-messaging has been accepted as an official language.
B. Text-messaging can help students write more correctly.
C. Students should know how to use standard language in all circumstances.
D. Students should know how to use text-messaging properly for their purposes.
Question 43: Mike doesn’t feel well today. He can’t go out with his friends.
A. If Mike had felt well today, he couldn’t have gone out with his friends.
B. Mike wishes he felt well today so that he could go out with his friends.
C. If only Mike had felt well today, he couldn’t have gone out with his friends.
D. Provided that Mike feels well today, he can’t go out with his friends.
Question 44: Students are forbidden to bring their phones into the exam room.
A. Under no circumstances are students prohibited from bringing their phones into the exam room.
B. On no account are students permitted to bring their phones into the exam room.
C. At no time were students permitted to bring their phones into the exam room.
D. In no way are students prohibited from bringing their phones into the exam room.
Question 45: “I have a lot of homework to do,” Ha said.
A. Ha said that I had a lot of homework to do.
B. Ha said that I have a lot of homework to do.
C. Ha said that she has had a lot of homework to do.
D. Ha said that she had a lot of homework to do.
Question 46: She last phoned her close friend two months ago.
A. She has two months to phone her close friend.
B. She didn’t phone her close friend two months ago.
C. She has phoned her close friend for two months.
D. She hasn’t phoned her close friend for two months.
Question 47: It is not necessary for you to wear formal clothes to the party this evening.
A. You can’t wear formal clothes to the party this evening.
B. You needn’t wear formal clothes to the party this evening.
C. You must wear formal clothes to the party this evening.
D. You would wear formal clothes to the party this evening.
Question 48: The boy has a lot of toy cars, but he never plays with it.
A B C D
Question 49: The spokesman had an uphill struggle to find an explanation that was readily intelligent
A B C
to the layman.
D
Questions 50: She borrows a lot of English books from the school library last week.
A B C D

questions.
Question 1: Tim started _____ his living by working as a waiter at a restaurant
A. giving B. earning C. paying D. winning
Question 2: I saw a _____ car in the street yesterday.
A. Vietnamese black beattifiil B. black Vietnamese beautiful
C. beautiful Vietnamese black D. beautiful black Vietnamese
Question 3: ____, she will hold a party to celebrate the event.
A. When Sofia moves into her new bouse B.When Sofia had moved into her new house
C. When Sofia moved into her new house D. When Sofia was moving into her new house
Question 4: Be careful, Nam. The water is _____ here.
A. depth B. deep C. deepen D. deeply
Question 5: Mike tried to sort out the problem, but he iust _____ a blank.
A. drew B. wrote C. painted D. filled
Question 6: Huy help the old man to _____ the bus.
A. take off B. get off C. give off D. make off
Question 7: The night before the party, I stayed up late to _____ everything ready.
A. get B. use C. do D. became
Question 8: To his colleagues’ surprise. John _____ himself rudely at the party last night.
A. confined B. conflicted C. conducted D. converted
Question 9: The trees _____ in our schoolyard yesterday.
A. plant B. were planting C . have planted D. were planted
Question 10: My friend is going to study at a famous university _____ September.
A. at B. on C. in D. with
Question 11: _____ high school, he took the entrance examination to a university.
A. Have finished B. Have been finished
C. Having finished D. Have been finishing
Question 12: The children _____ football when it started to rain.
A. have played B. are playing C. play D. were playing
Question 13: The singer is famous all over the country _____ she sings and dances beautiful!
A. because B. because of C. although D. despite
Question 14: The larger the room is, _____ comfortable it is.
A. the more B. most of C. more D. most
Question 15: The exercise is easy, _____?
A. does it B. was it C. wasn't it D. isn’t it
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best complete each of
the following exchange.
Question 16: Nam is asking to borrow Minh’s book.
- Nam: “Can I borrow your book, Minh?”
- Minh: “_____.”
A. Thanks a lot. B. Me too C. Congratulations! D. Here you are.
Question 17: Hai is thanking Tom for his help.
- Hai : “Thank you for helping me, Tom.”
- Tom: “_____.”
A. Good idoa. B. You're welcome C. Same to you. D. That’s not good.
Question 18: A. thank B. date C. place D. make
Question 19: A. worked B. missed C. stopped D. waited
in the position of stress in each of the following questions.
Question 20: A. advice B. story C. money D. picture
Question 21: A. positive B. amazing C. colourful D. difficult
Question 22: Tim is quick at solving maths problems, so he has been chosen to take part in the contest.
A. afraid B. angry C. fast D. slow
Question 23: The whole building was on fire. Luckily, they escaped serious injuries.
A. shared B. got C. took D. avoided
the underlined word (s) in each of the following questions.
Question 24: They finally reached their destination ager three hours of driving.
A. got B. arrived C. left D. came
Question 25: Using this new software can be tricky at first, but you'll soon get the hang of it.
A. get bored with it B. install it successfully
C. fail to learn how to use it D. be able to design a new one
I have never seen anyone successful who did not have a plan. I believe this is a key to success. Knowing
what you want to achieve in your future will give you a clear way to (26) _____ your final goals. If you
cannot answer the question “What do I want to do?”, then you have (27) _____ chance of achieving
anything significant.
For young people, it is very important to remember that you will be spending the rest at your life
working, (28) _____ mean you will spend more time at work than with friends and family. So, it is very
important to know what you really want to aim for.”
(29) _____, just because you really need to do what you want to, it does not mean you will be any good
at it. You need to recognise your strengths and accept your (30) _____. There are certain skills you can
learn, but it is not easy to learn talent because this is something that people are born with.
(Adapted from Gold First by Bell and Thomas)
Question 26: A. bring B. reach C. arrive D. come
Question 27: A. several B. few C. little D. many
Question 28: A. where B. which C. who D. when
Question 29: A. Therefore B. Although C. For example D. However
Question 30: A. consequences B. abilities C. weaknesses D. benefits
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, M, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
The dustbin is full to the top with coloured plastic. In fact, it is so full that it is difficult to put the lid on.
But the Strauss family who own this dirty, old dustbin, are very proud of it. Why? Because it contains
the family's rubbish a whole year!
Two years ago, this family read an article about plastic bags and how they cause pollution and harm
sea creatures. They decided to stop using plastic bags completely. Now, when they buy food, they reuse
their own bags each time. They recycle as much as they can – glass bottles, plastic bottles, paper,
cardboard, cans - and they simply do not buy things if they cannot recycle the packaging.
The family are keeping a record of their lifestyle on their website. They hope that other people will read
it and reduce their waste. If everyone recycled a bit more, it would make the environment better.
(Adapted from Solutions by Falla and Davies)
Question 31: What to the passage mainly about?
A. A lifestyle that is harmful lo the environment
B. A lifestyle that is food for the environment
C. An article about pollution
D. An old dustbin full off rubbish
Question 32: The word “contains” in paragraph 1 to closest in meaning to
A. throws B. gives C. uses D. keeps
Question 33: According to paragraph 2, the Strauss family read an article about ____.
A. plastic bags and how to make the environment clean
B. plastic bags and how to produce them
C. plastic bags and how they harm the environment
D plastic bags and how they save sea animals
Question 34: According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT mentioned as the thing the Strauss
family recycle?
A. food B. bottles C. paper D. cans
Question 35: The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to ____.
A. environment B. family C. waste D. record
Daniel Tammet can speak eleven language! and can solve difficult maths problems in seconds. Despite
his wonderful abilities, Daniel has had difficulty learning to communicate and understand others’ feelings.
Darnel's skills and problems result from a mental condition that makes it hard for him to communicate
with other people. Daniel is thirty-five now, and life is easier for him. But when he was a baby he used to
cry a lot. At school it was difficult for him to read body language or make eye contact, so he could not
understand how others fell and never played with other children, or with toys. Numbers were his only
toys.
To Daniel, numbers have colours, shapes and personalities. This allows him to experiences numbers
rather than calculate them. For example, when he multiplies two numbers together, he sees two shapes.
They start to change until a third shape appears. This is the answer.
Because of his special skill, Daniel can do things that many other people cannot. He can copy a picture
accurately, and he can plan book about his life without writing down anything. However, he also realises
that he cannot do many thing. He knows that he difficult to live with because he cannot understand how
others feel. He admits that most of the time, he has to behave as if he shared their feelings. Despite these
problems, he is slowly learning how to express more emotions. He says that when his cat died, he
understood sadness for the first time.
Now Daniel no longer wishes to have a normal life. He is using his talent for good purposes. He usually
gives lectures, has written books and taken part in many research projects. Some people say that he is
having the same effects on them as great scientist do.
Question 36: Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. A Man with an Amazing Mind
B. The Life of a Normal Man
C. Famous Disabled Scientist in History
D. New Education Methods for the Disabled
Question 37: According to the passage, Daniel _________.
A. to able to read other people's minds
B. could communicate with other people well
C. had no difficulty making friends at school
D. can solve maths problems very quickly
Question 38: The word “them” in paragraph 3 refers to
A. personalities B. numbers C. colours D. shapes
Question 39: The word “accurately” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
A. exactly B. seriously C. simply D. carefully
Question 40: The word “talent” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning in ______.
A. positive feeling B. great ability C. bad impact D. serious problem
Question 41: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Daniel has to act as if he understood others’ feeling most of the time
B. Images appear in Daniel’s mind when he multiplies numbers.
C. Daniel now has a harder life than when he was little.
D. Daniel has been involved m a lot of scientist projects.
A. Daniel's teacher taught him how to use body language properly.
B. Daniel's ambition was to become a great scientist.
C. Daniel used to wish to be like other people.
D. Daniel’s most favourite subject at school wasn’t maths.
Question 43: It is not necessary for you to take this training course.
A You can't take this training course. B. You would take this training course
C. You needn’t take this training course. D. You must take this training course.
Question 44: Her family last ate out two weeks ago.
A. Her family have two weeks to eat out.
B. Her family haven’t eaten out for two weeks
C. Her family didn't eat out two weeks ago.
D. Her family have eaten out for two weeks.
Question 45: “I can answer the teacher's question.'' Peter said.
A. Peter said that I can't answer the teacher's question.
B. Peter said that I could answer the teacher's question.
C. Peter said that he could answer the teacher's question.
D. Peter said that he can't answer the teacher's question.
Question 46: Lucy forgets to lock the office door yesterday afternoon.
Question 47: Customers have voiced their complaints to the fitness centos that its services are inadequate
and not entirely dependent.
Question 48: Doing physical exercise helps teenagers improve his health and social life.
Question 49: Her English is not good. She can't apply for the job.
A. If only her English had been good, she couldn't have applied for the job.
B. She wishes her English were good so that she could apply for the job.
C. If her English had been good, she couldn't have applied for the job.
D. Provided that her English is good, she can’t apply for the job.
Question 50: Smoking is strictly forbidden in this office. There is no exception whatsoever.
A On no occasion are people banned from smoking in this office.
B. Under no circumstances are people allowed to smoke in this office.
C. At no time are people tamed from smoking in this office.
D. By no means were people allowed to smoke in this office.
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Mã đề thi
Câu hỏi
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2 B B A C C D D B A A C A C B A D B A A D A C A A
3 D A C D D D C A A C A C C B C B D B A A A B B C
4 B C A C C B A C A A B B C B C B D C A A C D A A
5 B A D A B C A C C B A C A C C A B D D B C B B D
6 C C B D C D C D C B D B D A B C B D A B C D A A
7 C B D C C A B D D B B B A A C C B B D C D C D C
8 A D A D D C B D B A B C D B A A D D B C A B B B
9 C C B A A D D C C C D C C C B D B C C A A B D B
10 C A C B A B A A B D C C C C A C C A C A B D D C
11 C C B B B C B D B C A A C C C C C B A B C B B B
12 B B B D C D C D C A C B D A B A A B B B A C A B
13 A D D D D D D D D B B D D A D D A A A A A C B D
14 C C C C D C B A A B D A B D C C A C C A A C C C
15 C A A B A C D B D A D D B A C D B C C C C A A D
16 B B B A B D A B D C C D C A D B A A A D A D C C
17 B D B D D C B A B D A A C D B A D D B D B B B D
18 D C C D A A A D B A D B D A C D B A B D C D B A
19 B D B B B A C C A C B A D C D C C B A C B B B D
20 C D A D C A B A A D C A D A B C A C A C C B A B
21 A D A A D B A C C A B A C D B D B B D C D C A C
22 B B C D A B A C A A C B C A D C D C B D A A A C
23 B B B B B B C C D D C D D B D A B D C A D A B A
24 A A D D C B C B D C C B B C C C D A B C D C B C
25 A B B B C B A A B C B B B D B A B B D C C C D B
26 B D A A D A B C A B D A D C C A C B A D D A B A
27 A D A D B B A D C B B B B D C C A D B A B A D B
28 D A D D B B C A B A C D D C D A A B B A D C C A
29 C B B B B B B B C B D A D A C A C C A A B C C A
30 C D B A D D D B B B B B B D D C B C C C D A C A
31 C C B B A C B D A C A A D A D C C D D D B B A B
32 B B D A D A A D A A D D C C B D C D B C C C C B
33 C A D D A B B C B C A D B A D A D A D C D B C C
34 A B A A C A B B D C C A B D B A C B B A D B A B
35 A B D B A B D B B A A B C D D A C C D D C C A C
36 C D B A B D C A C B C D D D D D C A C A D D D A
37 A A D A B C C A A D B B D C D A A A C D C A A A
38 A C D C A A C C D D C B B D B D D D C D B D D A
39 A C A C D A D D C D B D D D B C D C D A B A D B
40 D A D B C D C A B B C B B C C D C A D A D D D B
41 C D D A C D C A D C B D D D D D C C C C B D C C
42 C D A A D A D B C D D A B C B C C A C D B A C B
43 C C A B A A D C C C A B B D A D B B C C D A C C
44 A D A B A A D D C C D D B D B C A A D C B A D B
45 A C D B A D B C B B A D C D A A A B A D B D D A
46 B D A C D A A B A B A B C A D A D C A D D D A C
47 A C A C C B A B A A A D C B B B C A A D B A B C
48 B B A C D A D D D D B A A C C B D D C B A B A A
49 B A D B C C D B D D D D A C B D D A C A A A C B
50 B B D B C C C B D C D D A C B D D C D D A D C A

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Question 38: The phrase “at loggerheads" in paragraph 3 mostly means________

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