30 Đề Thi Vào Lớp 10

ĐỀ SỐ 1 ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. helpline B. empathise C. embarrassed D. depressed
2. A. tense B. decision C. skill D. house-keeping
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
3. - “Can I join your volunteer group this summer?”
- “___________”
A. Yes, of course. B. No, not at all. C. No. I think so. D. Yes, you are.
4. - “Do you mind if I have a look at your project on community development?”
- “___________”
A. No, not at all. B. Yes, it’s a good project.
C. Yes, you’re welcome. D. As quickly as possible.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that
best fits each of the numbered blanks.
CULTURE SHOCK
Many people dream of living in a foreign country. It can be an amazing experience for those
(5)_________ are willing to settle down in a new place. (6)_________, there’s one potential problem you
should be aware of: culture shock. Culture shock is the feeling we - get from living in a place that is so
different to where we grew up that we are not sure (7)_________ to deal with it. Societies are (8) _________
in many different ways. Customs and traditions can be very different and that can sometimes make it difficult
to get on with local people who might not approve of things you do and might object to things you say. You
might be banned from doing things in another country that are perfectly legal in your own. For example, in
Singapore people can be forced to (9)_________ a large fine just for dropping rubbish. Eventually, though,
most people who live abroad fall in love with their adopted country and learn to accept its differences.
5. A. who B. which C. what D. whose
6. A. Therefore B. However C. Although D. Moreover
7. A. what B. when C. how D. why
8. A. organize B. organizing C. organization D. organized
9. A. spend B. waste C. pay D. borrow
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
10. Mary is planning to tie the knot with her German boyfriend next June.
A. get married B. say goodbye C. get together D. fall in love
11. In sonic Asian countries like Vietnam or China, money is given to the newly-married couple as a
wedding present.
A. gift B. donation C. souvenir D. contribution
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary
stress in each of the following questions.
12. A. suppose B. attract C. polite D. signal
13. A. candidate B. experience C. company D. interview
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
14. They make sure that the rooms in that resort in Phu Quoc Island are _________, even the big ones.
A. affordable B. responsible C. active D. biological
15. He’ll be very upset if his employer _________ his offer.
A. pulls down B. finds out C. turns off D. turns down
16. Singapore is the first on the list of the most _________cities in Southeast Asia.
A. solvable B. liveable C. supportive D. diverse
17. San Francisco is one of the most _________ cities in the United States with the city centre and-
several suburbs around.
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A. dweller B. foreigner C. citizen D. cosmopolitan
18. It’s time to say goodbye, but I’m _________ meeting you all again soon.
A. looking forward to B. getting on with
C. keep up with D. put up with
19. Built in the 1680s, the four-kilometer Freedom Trail is the oldest structure in _________ Boston.
A. downtrend B. downturn C. downtown D. downward
20. _________ you study for these exams, _________ you will do.
A. The harder / the better B. The more / the much
C. The hardest / the best D. The more hard / the more good
21. _________ bad traffic, we arrived on time.
A. Because B. Although C. Despite D. However
22. The Simpson Desert was named _________ the President of the South Australian Branch of the-
Royal Geographical Society of Australia.
A. after B. as C. to D. for
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
23. Fresh water is very important to life because no one can live without it. Yet it is one of the limited-
and most endangered natural resources on our planet.
A. Clean B. Drinkable C. Polluted D. Running
24. One way to protect our environment from pollution is to reduce wasteful consumption.
A. costly B. excessive C. safe D. economical
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
25. As soon as I know, Nga Son mats village has existed for more than 150 years with many
A B C D
ups and downs.
26. Tho Ha village gate has nice, large and antique architecture making by skillful hands of
A B C
the village’s craftsmen.
D
27. We shouldn’t build cable car system of Son Doong Cave.
A B C D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that
best fits each of the numbered blanks.
You can do a few things to make homework less stressful. First, be sure you understand the assignment.
Write it down in your notebook or day planner if you need to, and don’t be afraid to ask questions about
what is expected. It is much easier to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class than to struggle to
remember later that night! If you want, you can also ask how long the particular homework assignment
should take to complete so you can plan your time.
Second, use any extra time you have in school to work on your homework. Many schools have libraries
that are specifically designed to allow students to study or get homework done. The more work you can get
done in school, the less you will have to do that night.
Third, pace yourself. If you don’t finish your homework during school, think about how much you have
left and what else is going on that day, and then plan your time. Most middle students should have between
1 and 3 hours of homework a night. If it is a heavy homework day, you will need to devote more time to
homework.
No one is expected to understand everything, and maybe you need some help. The first place to turn for
help is your teacher. But what if you don’t feel comfortable with your teacher? If you are in a big enough
school, there may be other teachers who teach the same subject. Speak to other teachers directly and you
may be in luck. Sometimes it just helps to have someone explain something in a different way. Moreover,
you might also be able to get some help from another student. If there is someone you like who is a good
student, think about asking that person if you can study together.
28. The most important thing that you should do when you get your assignment may be ________.
A. to know when you hand it in
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B. to understand it and its requirements
C. to know how long it takes to complete it
D. to remember it in order to plan the time
29. If you have any free time left at school, you should ________.
A. use it to do your homework in the library
B. spend time with your friends
C. use it to understand the assignment
D. use it to make your day planner
30. When students need some help, they should________.
A. never ask other teachers for help
B. always turn to their own teachers for help
C. ask any good students at the subject in your school
D. go to their teachers or other teachers teaching the same subject
31. The main idea of the first three paragraphs is ________.
A. to get help when you need it
B. to do homework immediately
C. to create a homework plan
D. to ask your teachers for more explanation
32. According to the passage, all of the following are correct EXCEPT that ________.
A. it takes a student more than three hours a night if there is much homework
B. it is good to have the explanation in a different way
C. you only do your homework at home between 1 and 3 hours a night
D. it is very useful to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
33. Not having heard that his flight was boarding, he missed the plane.
A. Had he heard that his flight was boarding, he would have missed the plane.
B. Provided that he had heard his flight was boarding, he wouldn’t have missed the plane.
C. Unless he heard that his flight was boarding, he didn’t miss the plane.
D. But for hearing that his flight was boarding, he missed the plane.
34. Although he was very tired, he agreed to help me with my homework.
A. Tired as he was, he agreed to help me with my homework.
B. Despite being very tired, he agreed to help me with my homework
C. Tired though he was, but he agreed to help me with my homework.
D. As tired as was he, he agreed to help me with my homework.
35. I’ve never eaten this food before.
A. It’s the first time I’ve eaten this food.
B. It’s the tastiest food I’ve eaten.
C. I’ve never eaten such a good food before.
D. The food is so good that I’ve never eaten before.
36. Both of the escalators were out of order.
A. Either of the escalators was not in right order.
B. The order of the two escalators was wrong.
C. Neither of the escalators was working.
D. Neither of the escalators was in order.
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.
37. John Quincy Adams was born on July 11,1767. He was the sixth president of the United States
A. John Quincy Adams who was the sixth president of the United States was born on July 11,1767.
B. John Quincy Adams, was born on July 11, 1767, sixth president of the United States.
C. John Quincy Adams, the sixth president of the United States, was born in July 11, 1767.
D. John Quincy Adams, the sixth president of the United States, was born on July 11, 1767.
38. Karen is a good pianist. I’m surprised she didn’t go into music professionally.
A. Karen is such a good pianist that I’m surprised she go into music professionally.
B. Karen is a such good pianist that I’m surprised she didn’t go into music professionally.
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C. Karen is such a good pianist that I’m surprised she didn’t go into music professionally.
D. Karen is so a good pianist that I’m surprised she didn’t go into music professionally.
39. His leg was broken. He still managed to get on the bus.
A. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get on the bus.
B. Despite his leg was broken, he managed to get on the bus.
C. In spite of his leg was broken, he managed to get on the bus.
D. His leg was broken so he managed to get on the bus.
40. Graham Bell was a great scientist. He invented the telephone.
A. Graham Bell was a great scientist whom invented the telephone.
B. Graham Bell was a great scientist which invented the telephone
C. Graham Bell was a great scientist who invented the telephone.
D. Graham Bell was a great scientist, who invented the telephone.
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. exotic B. stir C. orchid D. massive
2. A. marinate B. drain C. punctual D. fluent
3. - “My life’s got stuck these days. I am so depressed and unable to think of anything.”
- “____________”
A. You will be tired. B. Stay stuck there.
C. Stay calm. Everything will be alright. D. No, thanks.
4. - “Mom, I’ve got the first rank in class this semester!” –
- “____________”
A. Well done! B. Thank you! C. Never mind! D. Let’s go!
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best
fits each of the numbered blanks.
Like other big cities in Asia, Hanoi began to (5)_______ the tram system in the early 1900s. A few years
later, due to its cheap fares and convenience, this system rapidly became one of the most popular means of
transport. There were five tram routes with Hoan Kiem Lake as a central station for residents to get (6)_______
the city and to the suburban areas. However, because of the population boom and the urgent demand for
upgrading the more modern road system, the rail tracks were (7)_______ removed and completely disappeared
in 1990.
These days, the fact that the population of the capital has risen tremendously results in a dramatic increase
in the number of vehicles on the roads. To meet the increasing travel demands and reduce traffic congestion,
the first 13-kilometre skytrain system, connecting Cat Linh and Ha Dong is (8)_______ and it is expected to
be completed by 2018. Each four-compartment skytrain with the length of approximately 80 metres and the
height of about 3.8 metres has a capacity of 1,362 passengers. Additionally, a new rail system including over
eight kilometres of skytrain rail and four kilometres of subway rail, (9)_______ links Hanoi Central Station
to Nhon, also has being built recently. The capacity of each skytrain in this efficient high-speed rail system is
roughly 1,200 passengers.
5. A. discover B. improve C. operate D. install
6. A. around B. over C. by D. ahead
7. A. occasionally B. gradually C. regularly D. eventually
8. A. pressed B. launched C. produced D. announced
9. A. which B. what C. whose D. where
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
10. Americans value freedom and do not like to be dependent on other people.
A. addicted B. supportive C. reliant D. responsible
11. In most American families, parents have less influence on their children than those in other parts
of the world.
A. power B. effect C. attention D. care
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of primary stress in each of the following questions.
12. A. economic B. experience C. entertainment D. introduction
13. A. extinction B. animal C. classify D. primary
14. Trying to use a __________ dictionary less and switching to a monolingual one can help you to
stop translating in your head when you are speaking or listening.
A. biannual B. bicentenary C. bi-monthly D. bilingual
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15. Do you know someone who can read and write well in English but cannot speak____?
A. fluent B. fluently C. fluency D. a fluency
16. In. a __________ class, this is a great opportunity to learn about different customs and traditions
around the world.
A. multilingual B. multi-disciplinary
C. multi-dimensional D. multinational
17. If you get __________ when speaking, take two deep breaths before you say something.
A. annoyed B. nervous C. pleased D. unwilling
18. No one ever improves pronunciation and __________ by watching someone else’s shape of the
mouth! You improve English speaking by speaking, not watching.
A. rhythm B. tone C. accent D. sounds
19. If I __________ taller, I __________ better at basketball.
A. am – will be B. were – would have been
C. be – would be D. were – might be
20. If you __________ in my position, what would you do?
A. are B. will be C. were D. would be
21. There was a storm __________ I had never experienced before.
A. such as B. as which C. which D. for which
22. Is the first of March the day __________ the astronaut will come and give a speech at our school?
A. that B. what C. which D. when
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
23. Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.
A. failed to pay B. was paid much money
C. had a bad personality D. paid in full
24. His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning.
A. legal B. irregular C. secret D. elicited
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
25. After she had bought himself a new automobile, she sold her bicycle.
A B C D
26. After George had returned to his house, he was reading a book.
A B C D
27. Buying clothes are often a very time-consuming practice because those clothes that a
A B C
person likes are rarely the one that fit him or her.
D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
From the 20th to the 21st century, there have been significant changes in the majority of countries around
the world. Substantial differences are evident between the way we live today, and the way we lived a century
ago. Vietnam is no exception although there are some aspects of life in Vietnam that are similar to the way of
life of the twentieth century.
Living in Vietnam today differs greatly from the lifestyle of 100 years ago. People in the past mainly
worked in agriculture whereas today there are significantly fewer people working in this sector of the
economy. These days, by comparison, people are more likely to be employed in manufacturing and tourism
than in the rice fields. Moreover, Vietnam, which was traditionally agricultural, is transforming into an entirely
different country. While agriculture is still an important component of the Vietnamese economy, other
enterprises are accounting for an increasing amount of economic activity.
However, along with the differences, similarities also exist. The Vietnamese have kept many of
characteristics of their forefathers. The Vietnamese people are as friendly today as they were in the past. This
is best illustrated in the way they welcome foreigners. Moreover, the determination of the people of Vietnam
has not changed. The Vietnamese work collectively and happily towards the development of their country.
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To conclude, while there are differences in past and present lifestyles, there are important similarities.
Although Vietnam has changed in many ways, there always have been, and always will be, the friendly
welcoming smiles of the Vietnamese people.
28. Nowadays, more people work in _________.
A. manufacturing and tourism B. agricultural section
C. foreign enterprises D. the rice fields
29. Vietnam has had significant changes _________.
A. in the 21st century B. for one hundred years
C. from the 20th century D. in the 20th century
30. All of the following are traditional features of the Vietnamese EXCEPT _________.
A. the entirely different country
B. the hospitality to strangers
C. the friendly welcoming smiles
D. the determination to build the country
31. The word “collectively” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. as a group B. very common
C. the same as D. owned by a group
32. We can infer from the passage that _________.
A. the majority of population works in manufacturing
B. Vietnam has kept the same lifestyles
C. a lot of people work in agriculture
D. many people work in accounting
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.
33. I am studying not only English but also Japanese.
A. English and Japanese are my favourite subjects.
B. I like both English and Japanese.
C. I am studying both English and Japanese.
D. I am not studying English but I am studying Japanese.
34. We couldn’t go camping because the weather was so bad.
A. The weather was so bad but we went camping.
B. If the weather were fine, we could not go camping.
C. Whatever weather we had, we couldn’t go camping.
D. It was such bad weather that we could not go camping.
35. We don’t live in Athens any more.
A. We used to live in Athens.
B. We are now moving to Athens.
C. Athens is where we live.
D. Athens doesn’t live there any more.
36. Alex played football, so Maria shopped on her own.
A. As Alex played football, Maria shopped on her own.
B. Maria was lonely shopping because Alex stayed at home to play football,
C. Maria doesn’t like Alex playing football.
D. While maria goes shopping, Alex often plays football.
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.
37. The weather was too cold. Therefore, they couldn’t go fishing.
A. The weather was too cold because they couldn’t go fishing.
B. The weather was too cold for them to go fishing.
C. The weather was such cold that they couldn’t go fishing.
D. The weather was so cold that they could go fishing.
38. Merry is my classmate. Her father is a doctor.
A. Merry is my classmate who father is a doctor.
B. Merry is my classmate whose father is a doctor.
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C. Merry is my classmate that father is a doctor.
D. Merry is my classmate which father is a doctor.
39. The weather was bad. The players cancelled their match.
A. Athough the weather was bad, the players cancelled the match.
B. The players cancelled their match because the weather was bad.
C. The players cancelled their match so the weather was bad.
D. Despite the weather was bad, the players cancelled the match.
40. John was lazy. He failed the driving test.
A. If John had not been lazy, he would not have failed the driving test.
B. If John had not been lazy, he would have failed the driving test.
C. John was lazy because he failed the driving test.
D. John was lazy as failed the driving test.
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1. A. lighthouse B. heritage C. hotel D. hour
2. A. conducts B. returns C. wanders D. wonders
3. Mr Vinh: “Which gender tends to live longer?”
Miss Diep: “________”
A. Women tend to live 5 years longer than men.
B. Women like a peaceful and quiet life.
C. Men want to live an active life.
D. Both men and women tend to live longer.
4. Karen: “As women live longer than men, should they retire later?”
Miss Diep: “________”
A. When women are retired, they want to enjoy life.
B. When men are retired, they still want to continue working.
C. The government is still discussing the retirement age.
D. I don’t think so. Physically, they are weaker and they need to retire earlier.
Nonverbal communication, or “body language”, is communication by facial expressions, head or
eyes movements, hand signals, and body postures. It can be just as important to understand
(5)________ words are. Misunderstandings- often amusing (6)________ sometimes serious- can arise
between people from different cultures if they misinterpret nonverbal signals. For example, take the
differences in meaning of a gesture (7)________ is very common in the United States: a circle made
with the thumb and index finger. To an American, it means that everything (8)________ OK. To
Japanese, it means that you are talking (9)________ money. In France, it means that something is
worthless. Meanwhile in Greece, it is an obscene gesture. Therefore, an American could unknowingly
offend a Greek by using that particular hand signal.
5. A. as B. than C. more D. less
6. A. although B. but C. unless D. in order to
7. A. who B. where C. why D. that
8. A. is B. are C. were D. was
9. A. around B. about C. among D. ahead
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
10. A sustainable forest is a forest where trees that are cut are replanted and the wildlife is protected.
A. pre-tested B. preserved C. reserved D. protested
11. When you take part in an eco tour, you learn more about the cultural traditions of the local people
and the natural habitat of some rare animals.
A. participate B. conduct C. enjoy D. depart
12. A. habitat B. athletics C. interview D. memory
13. A. minority B. expedition C. technology D. commitment
14. The children were acting _________ the story of the birth of Jesus.
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A. out B. on C. down D. at
15. The manager told me to pass _________ the message I had just read.
A. in B. to C. on D. for
16. Stern insisted that she come downtown so that he could explain this to her _________.
A. face B. direct C. indirect D. face to face
17. Youngsters love to eat from street _________ for the cheap price.
A. vans B. vendors C. trucks D. business
18. Ben _________ a lot in his job but now, since his promotion, he doesn’t.
A. used travel B. used to travel C. used to traveling D. is used to traveling
19. I wish I _________ find the time to do more reading.
A. may B. will C. could D. can
20. When I see the kids playing football, I almost wish I _________ their age again.
A. was B. am C. would be D. could be
21. Where _________ before you moved here?
A. did you use to live B. did you used to live
C. used you to live D. do you use to live
22. I’ve just found 20 dollars in my pocket! _________!
A. How crazy B. That’s right C. Thanks a lot D. How cool
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
23. Then the strangest thing happens – Will and Marcus strike up an unusual friendship.
A. cover up B. give up C. make up D. remain
24. He’ll give Joe a red rose and a lovey-dovey poem he wrote.
A. lovesick B. romantic C. tragic D. wild
25. Dave was crossing the road when Jane was calling out to him.
A B C D
26. He is enough strong to carry the heavy luggage.
A B C D
27. Jack London is known as one of the great novelist of the world.
A B C D
Today, in many parts of the world, it is customary for people to shake hands upon meeting as
gesture of good will. Originally, however, the practice of shaking hands had more practical purposes.
Shaking hands originated in medieval times. In those days, when a man came on a stranger, he
would often automatically reach for his sword with his right hand, in case he had to use the weapon
to defend himself. Sometimes, both parties found themselves circling around each other, weapons in
hand, until it was mutually agreed that the weapons could be laid aside. Then the two parties extended
their right hands to show they had no weapons, and clasped them. This was the beginning of the
handshake.
The custom of shaking hands is not a universal one. In the orient, people have for centuries, clasped
their own in front of them upon meeting to show that they held no weapons. In France, a custom
developed in which people who met would kiss each other on both cheeks. The natives of some South
Seas islands greet by rubbing noses.
Note: clasp (v): nắm chặt, siết chặt.
28. At first the purpose of shaking hands was _________.
A. to show a good relationship with each other
B. to show that there were no weapons in hands
C. to show that both parties were ready for fight
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D. a gesture of good will
29. To show that one has no intention to fight _________.
A. shaking hands has been practised all over the world
B. the oriental people kiss each other’s hand.
C. people laid aside their weapons
D. there have been various ways depending on different cultures
30. According to the passage, the practice of shaking hands _________.
A. was used to extend greetings
B. used to be popular, but now it is out of date
C. is replaced by other customs in some countries
D. is considered not to be polite
31. The word “came on” in the second paragraph can be best replaced by _________.
A. waited for B. visited C. attacked D. happened to meet
32. Which of the following is not true about the handshake?
A. It happened for the first time very long time ago.
B. It is a gesture of good will.
C. It Is very popular all over the world
D. It Is one of the social customs.
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.
33. Would you like to go out for a coffee?
A. Do you fancy going out for a coffee?
B. Do you feel like to go out for a coffee?
C. What about a coffee outside?
D. What do you want for your coffee?
34. My father couldn’t stand John’s behaviour.
A. My father found John’s behaviour intolerance.
B. My father was tolerant towards John’s behaviour.
C. My father found John’s behaviour intolerable.
D. John’s behaviour as not tolerable
35. You must keep your room tidy.
A. Your room needs tidy.
B. You need keeping your room tidy.
C. Your room must be cleaned.
D. You are obliged to keep your room tidy.
36. As soon as she arrived home, the telephone rang.
A. No sooner had she got home than the telephone rang.
B. She arrived home very soon to answer the phone.
C. They called to welcome her home.
D. As soon as she got home, she made a phone call.
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.
37. I bought a new car. It was very fast.
A. My car was which I bought was very fast.
B. I bought a new car which was very fast.
C. I bought a new car whom was very fast.
D. It was very fast to buy my new car.
38. You do not have to wear a uniform. It is not necessary.
A. It is not necessary for you to wear a uniform.
B. You must not wear a uniform.
C. You have to wear a uniform.
D. You ought to wear a uniform
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39. This plant dies because you do not water it every day.
A. If you water the plant every day, it will not die.
B. If you watered the plant every day, it would not die.
C. If you had watered the plant every day, it would not have died.
D. This plant would not die if you did not water it every day.
40. Mai loves reading books. Lan loves reading books, too.
A. Both Mai and Lan love reading books.
B. Neither Mai nor Lan loves reading books.
C. Either Mai or Lan loves reading books.
D. Not only Mai but Lan loves reading books.
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1. A. garnish B. slice C. dip D. grill
2. A. layer B. frame C. artisan D. place
3. A: “Have you heard? Martin and Lisa have just got engaged!”
B: “____________”
A. Really? That’s fantastic! B. Congratulations!
C. Let’s celebrate! D. Good luck!
4. A: “Well, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have just decided to divorce! Don’t you know?”
B: “____________”
A. I couldn’t agree more. B. Oh, thanks!
C. Really? Are you kidding? D. No, not right now.
Harvest Festival is (5) __________ October. It is a very ancient (6) __________ but it is also part
of the Christian tradition. It (7) __________ new crops and food. Children often bring fruit, vegetables
and cereals into school. Schools usually give the food to hospitals or to old people. (8)__________
the past, people sometimes (9) __________ traditional dolls out of corn.
5. A. in B. at C. on D. from
6. A. thing B. festival C. vacation D. holiday
7. A. gives B. supplies C. celebrates D. holds
8. A. In B. At C. On D. Since
9. A. make B. are making C. making D. made
10. They were qualified for the job, but they were not recruited.
A. competitive B. selected C. competent D. applied
11. Wage discrimination affects women negatively.
A. motivates B. influences C. encourages D. affords
12. A. artefact B. embroider C. carpentry D. conical
13. A. complicated B. experience C. prosperity D. traditional
14. The _______ ingredient in every meal of Vietnamese people is fish sauce.
A. particular B. natural C. active D. essential
15. Vegetables, especially leafy green ones, are _______ sources of calcium.
A. rich B. attractive C. numerable D. a lot
16. Each member of the family has a small bowl and _______ which allow him or her to take food
from the table throughout the meal.
A. pots B. chopsticks C. knives D. pans
17. On the Cao Lau noodles in Hoi An were some meat _______ mixed with fried noodles served
with vegetables and bean sprouts.
A. slices B. shares C parts D. cuts
18. One special feature of cuisine in Southern Vietnam is short cooking time which aims to _______
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the freshness of food.
A. protect B. keep C. save D. store«
19. Drinking enough water is a vital part _______ it keeps your body functioning properly.
A. but B. although C. because D. or
20. If I could speak Spanish, I _______ next year studying in Mexico.
A. will spend B. had spent C. would have spent D. would spend
21. Kate, with _______ I studied in the middle school, is now a student in Canada.
A. that B. who C. whose D. whom
22. Not every student is aware of _______ of the English language.
A. importance B. an importance C. its importance D. the importance
23. Students are advised to tune out distractions and focus on study.
A. avoid B. forget C. neglect D. regard
24. Don’t confess your love to your friends unless you know they fell the same way.
A. admit B. conceal C. declare D. expose
25. My little daughter is going to being taken to daycare center.
A B C D
26. There are also many single mothers and single fathers which are raising children by themselves.
A B C D
27. The most you practise your English, the faster you will learn.
A B C D
Unlike life in the countryside which is often considered to be simple and traditional, life in the city
is modern and complicated. People, from different regions, move to the cities in the secretaries of
having a better life for them and their children. The inhabitants in city work as secretaries,
businessmen, teachers, government workers, factory workers and even street vendors or construction
workers.
The high cost of living requires city dwellers, especially someone with low income, to work harder
or to take a part-time job. For many people, an ordinary day starts as usual by setting up in the early
morning to do exercise in public parks. Preparing for a full day of working and studying, then
travelling along crowed boulevards or narrow streets filled with motor scooters and returning home
after a busy day. They usually live in large houses, or high-rise apartment blocks or even in a small
rental room equipped with modern facilities, like the Internet, telephone, television and so on.
Industrialization and modernization as well as global integration have big impact on lifestyle in the
cities. The most noticeable impact is the Western style of clothes. The “ao dai” - Vietnamese
traditional clothes are no longer regularly worn in Vietnamese women’s daily life. Instead, jeans, T-
shirts and fashionable clothes are widely preferred.
28. Industrialization and modernization may lead to industrialization and modernization may lead to
_________.
A. some changes in lifestyles
B. global integration
C. the fact that women no longer wear Ao Dai
D. the disappearance of Western-styled clothes
29. The most important reason why people move to the city is that _________.
A. to have busy days
B. to look for a complicated life
C. to look for a better life
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D. to take part-time jobs
A. there is a big gap between the rich and the poor in the city.
B. people leave the countryside because life there is simple
C. most of the urban dwellers have low income
D. people do morning exercise in public parks because they have much free time
31. According to the passage, the city life can offer city dwellers all of the following things EXCEPT
_________.
A. a variety of jobs in different fields
B. modern facilities
C. the Internet
D. friendly communication with neighbours
32. The word “impact” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. situation B. effect C. force D. action
33. We couldn’t go camping because the weather was so bad.
A. The weather was so bad but we went camping.
B. If the weather were fine, we could not go camping.
C. Whatever weather we had, we couldn’t go camping.
D. It was such bad weather that we could not go camping.
34. It’s thirty years since I last saw my cousins.
A. I saw my cousins thirty years ago.
B. My cousins arrived thirty years ago.
C. I haven’t seen my cousins for thirty years.
D. I see my cousins once every thirty years.
35. “I must see the headmaster!” he cried.
A. He insisted to see the headmaster.
B. He insisted in seeing the headmaster
C. He insisted on seeing the headmaster.
D. He insisted to must see the headmaster.
36. In spite of his serious illness, he did well in his exam.
A. Despite of his serious illness, he did well in his exam.
B. Although he was seriously ill, he did well in his exam.
C. He did well in his exam because of his serious illness
D. His serious illness made him do well in his exam.
37. Dr. Johnson ate a big meal. He went to work afterward.
A. After having a big meal, Dr. Johnson went to work.
B. Before having a big meal, Dr. Johnson went to work.
C. Dr. Johnson went to work for having a big meal.
D. Before having a big meal, Dr. Johnson had gone to work.
38. We don’t believe the way you do. Our culture is very different from yours.
A. We don’t believe the way you do so our culture is very different from yours.
B. We don’t believe the way you do although our culture Is very different from yours.
C. We don’t believe the way you do because our culture is very different from yours.
D. We don’t believe the way you do when our culture is very different from yours
39. You must start now. Or you will miss the train.
A. Unless you start now, you will miss the train.
B. Unless you do not start now, you will not miss the train.
C. If you start now, you will miss the train.
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D. You will miss the train because you start now.
40. Tom was suffering from fever. He could not attend the class.
A. Tom was suffering from fever because he could not attend the class.
B. Tom was suffering from fever although could not attend the class.
C. As Tom was suffering from fever, he could not attend the class.
D. Tom was suffering from fever but he could not attend the class.
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1. A. stressed B. tense C. concentrate D. self-aware
2. A. financial B. responsive C. applicant D. breadwinner
3. - “Do you think inventions always make people rich?
- “___________”
A. I agree B. I don’t think so.
C. It sounds great D. No, not much
4. - “I have never been to America.”
- “___________”
A. Me either B. Me neither
C. I so D. Me too
Around the age of sixteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. Do I stay on at
school and hopefully go on to university (5) ________? Do I leave and start work or beginning a
training (6) ________? The decision is yours, but it may be (7) ________ remembering two things:
there is more unemployment among who haven’t been to university, and people who have the right
skills will have a big advantage in the competition of jobs. If you decide to go (8) ________into a job,
there are many opportunities for training. Getting qualifications will help you to get on more quickly
in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (9) ________ you earn. Starting work and
taking a break to study when you are older is another possibility. This way, you can save up many for
your student days, as well as getting practical work experience.
5. A. after B. later C. then D. past
6. A. school B. class C. course D. term
7. A. worth B. necessary C. important D. useful
8. A. straight B. just C. direct D. rather
9. A. where B. while C. when D. what
10. Our government has done a lot to eliminate gender inequality.
A. cause B. remove C. add D. allow
11. We never allow any kind of discrimination against girls at school.
A. approve B. deny C. refuse D. debate
12. A. economy B. economics C. technologically D. institution
13. A. university B. international C. agricultural D. philosophy
14. Thousands of people _________ homeless after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan a few months
ago.
A. are becoming B. will become C. become D. became
15. We are talking about the new writer Nguyen Ngoc Tu, _________ latest book Canh Dong Bat Tan
is becoming one of the best-sellers this year.
A. who B. whose C. which D. whom
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16. Some students tend to choose block A, _________ others tend to choose block D.
A. so that B. since C. whereas D. even if
17. _________ the salary meets my expectations, I will accept the job offer.
A. Therefore B. So C. If D. Although
18. Unless the teachers’ salaries can be raised, their life will certainly _________.
A. be affected B. affect C. be affecting D. affected
19. Because of the inflation crisis, the denominations of money are now in _________ of losing their-
value.
A. warning B. worry C. threat D. danger
20. She is disappointed at not passing the GCSE examination, but I consider she will _________ it.
A. fill in B. get over C. take after D. turn off
21. John, who is now 16, is not _________ to apply for the Identify Card.
A. very old B. enough old C. so old D. old enough
22. “Remember to take _________ your hat when you come in a Japanese house.”
A. in B. off C. up D. apart
23. Nam is considered to be the best student in our class because he’s not only good at learning but
also well-informed about everything around the world.
A. perfectly-informed B. badly-informed C. bad-informed D. ill-informed
24. Tommy was fired owing to his arrogant manner.
A. humble B. overconfident C. superior D. haughty
25. You’re a great dancer. I wish I could do as good as you do.
A B C D
26. Those who practise English every day will have more chances to pass the English test than other.
A B C D
27. One of the most important measures to be taken to promote the development of a country is to
A B
constant carry out economic reforms.
C D
In the 1960s, it took pop and rock groups one or two days to record their songs. Nowadays, it can
take months and months. Many rock groups begin by recording only one instrument, for example, the
voice. Then they record other instruments- electric piano, synthesizer, guitars, drums and so on.
Next, they might use a computer to add special effects. Finally, they ‘mix’ all the instruments until
they get the sound that they want. This means that a CD or cassette will always sound very different
from a live concert.
Music engineers have developed a new computer programme that will change the future of music.
A computer can analyse a singer’s voice. Then if you give the computer the lyrics and music of a
song, the computer can ‘sing’ it in that voice. This means that a singer only needs to record one song
and the computer can then sing other songs in the singer’s own voice. Singers can sing new songs
many years after they have died.
Most of us listen to music for pleasure, but for the record companies, music is a product, the same
as soap powder. When a record company finds a new group (or ‘band’), they first try to develop the
band’s ‘profile’. They will try to create an ‘image’ for the band that they think will attract young
people. Instead of allowing the band’s full artistic freedom, they will often tell the band what they
should wear, what they should say and how they should sing and play.
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In recent year, many rock groups have started their own record companies because they say that
the big companies are too commercial.
28. Today, to record songs, it takes __________.
A. longer than it used to do
B. shorter than it used to do
C. only one or two days
D. the same amount of time as the 1960s
29. Today’s record procedure results in ________.
A. different sounds of recorded songs and live- performed songs.
B. the mixture between CDs and live concert
C. some special effects on songs
D. differences invoices and instruments played
30. Which of the following is NOT true about the new computer programme?
A. It is predicted to change the music future.
B. It can imitate singers’ voice.
C. It can sing only one recorded song of the singer.
D. The singer does not necessarily present to really sing.
31. Record companies don’t always ________.
A. suggest the outfits of the band
B. tell the band what to say
C. give the band freedom to do things
D. decide the songs the band will play
32. The word “that” in the passage refers to ________.
A. soap powder B. an image C. the band D. a company
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest In meaning
33. “I didn’t break the vase of flowers”, the boy said.
A. The boy denied breaking the vase.
B. The boy denied to break the vase.
C. The boy refused to break the vase.
D. The boy insisted on breaking the vase.
34. I am having my house built at the moment.
A. I am building my house at the moment.
B. My house is being built at the moment.
C. They are going to build my house at the moment.
D. I am going to build my house at the moment.
35. Although she had a good salary, she always felt unhappy in her job.
A. She always felt happy in her job because she had a good salary.
B. Thanks to a good salary, she always felt unhappy in her job.
C. In spite of her good salary, she always felt unhappy in her job.
D. She had a good salary so she always felt unhappy in her job.
36. I refuse to pay the bill.
A. I have no intention to pay the bill.
B. I don’t have to pay the bill.
C. I don’t like to pay the bill.
D. I can’t afford the bill.
pair of sentences In the following questions.
37. My parents save money. They want me to study abroad.
A. My parents save money though they want me to study abroad.
B. My parents save money so they want me to study abroad
C. My parents save money for me to study abroad.
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D. My parents want me to study abroad to save money
38. The children couldn’t swim in the water. The water was too cold.
A. The water was too cold that the children couldn’t swim in.
B. It was so cold water that the children couldn’t swim in it.
C. The water was too cold for the children to swim in.
D. The children swam in the water so it was too cold.
39. The famine was very severe. Several people perished.
A. The famine was very severe because several people perished.
B. The famine was too severe for several people to perish.
C. Several people perished so the famine was very severe.
D. The famine was so severe that several people perished.
40. She was thirsty after exercising. She drank a whole bottle of water.
A. She was thirsty after exercising, so she drank a whole bottle of water.
B. She drank a whole bottle of water, so she was thirsty after exercising.
C. She was thirsty after exercising, yet she drank a whole bottle of water.
D. She was thirsty after exercising, but she drank a whole bottle of water.
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1. A. played B. worked C. ruled D. cried
2. A. hour B. honest C. honor D. host
3. - “Thank you very much for helping the disadvantaged children here!”
- “___________”
A. What a pity! B. It’s our pleasure.
C. Sorry, we don’t know. D. That’s nice of you!
4. - “Take care! Have a safe trip back!”
- “___________”
A. Thanks for coming. B. Sounds good.
C. Thanks, bye. D. Good luck next time.
Jalan Hang Jebat, or commonly known as Jonker Walk, is a street in (5)_________ Chinatown of
Melaka starting just across the river from the Dutch Square. Jonker Walk is flanked on (6)_________
sides of the road with heritage houses dating (7)________ to the 17th century. At that time, rich Baba
Nonyas (also known as Perankans, descendants of 15th - 16th century Chinese immigrants marrying
local Malay women) lived and (8)________ their business here.
Today, the street houses many shops selling antiques, textiles, (9)_________ and souvenirs (similar
to what you can find at Central Market in Kuala Lumpur). On the weekends, starting Friday night at
6pm, the road is closed off to traffic and turns in a very crowded night market. The famous Chicken
Rice Ball dish can also be found here, just opposite the start of Jonker Walk near the bridge.
5. A. history B. historic C. historical D. historically
6. A. both B. each C. every D. very
7. A. in B. back C. on D. for
8. A. lived B. made C. did D. put
9. A. cars B. handicrafts C. houses D. rice
10. The government took big steps to prevent gender inequality.
A. increase B. avoid C. promote D. cause
11. Those people who have enough courage and will are likely to be successful.
A. energy B. motivation C. bravery D. desire
12. A. empathise B. embarrassed C. cognitive D. adulthood
13. A. disappointed B. adolescence C. environment D. independence
14. You _________ take anything out of the shop without paying for it.
A. need B. needn’t C. must D. mustn’t
15. Three great _________ of sandy desert almost circle the centre of Australia.
A. series B. groups C. stretches D. lines
16. In developing countries, 90 percent of people use _________ for cooking and heating.
A. wood B. eucalyptus C. cactus D. date palm
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17. Many plant and animal _________ are now in danger of extinction.
A. pieces B. species C. amount D. numbers
18. The disappearance of one or several species may result in the loss of _________.
A. university B. biology C. biodiversity D. diversity
19. The negative effect of cigarette smoking is enormous, _______ many people still smoke.
A. but B. so C. therefore D. however
20. Fish is easy to _________ when you are ill.
A. digest B. direct C. cook D. fry
21. _________ is considered one of the most complete form of exercise, it is the basic part of many
other aquatic sports.
A. Snorkeling B. Water polo C. Scuba diving D. Swimming
22. The Asian Games is an occasion when friendship and _________ are built and deepened.
A. solidarity B. determination C. admiration D. rival
23. In my view, husbands should contribute to the household duties in order to reduce burden on their-
wives.
A. minimize B. lower C. decrease D. increase
24. We try to create an atmosphere of comfort and security for our children.
A. safety B. harmony C. danger D. shelter
25. Operated between 06:00 and 24:00, KL monorail trains arrive once every five minutes
A B C
during peak traveling hours.
D
26. It’s by far more expensive if you hire car for discovering Kuala Lumpur.
A B C D
27. The spectacular Royal Palace of the Imperial City is one of Hue’s main tourist attraction.
A B C D
Have you ever noticed advertisements which say “Learn a foreign language in 6 weeks, or your
money back. From the first day your pronunciation will be excellent. Just send...” and so on? Of
course, it never happens quite like that. One’s mother language is easier to learn, but it also requires a
lot of practice to be fluent. And think how much practice that gets! Before the Second World War,
people usually learned a foreign language in order to read the literature of the country.
Now speaking a foreign language is what most people want. Every year many millions of people
start learning one. How do they do it? Some people try it at home, with books and records of tapes;
some use radio or television programmes; some use computers and network; others go to evening
classes. If they use the language only 2 or 3 times a week, it will take a long time, like learning a
foreign language at school. A few people try to learn the language fast by studying for 6 or more hours
a day. It is clearly easier to learn the language in the country where it is spoken. However, most people
cannot afford this, and for many it is not necessary. They need the language in order to do their work
better. For example, scientists and doctors chiefly need to be able to read books and reports in the
foreign language. Whether the language is learned quickly or slowly, it is hard work. Machines and
good books will help, but they cannot do the student’s work for him.
28. According to some advertisements, you _______.
A. have to pay your money if you cannot master a foreign language in 6 weeks
B. needn’t pay your money if you cannot learn a foreign language in 6 weeks
C. must pay your money if you cannot master a foreign language in 6 weeks
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D. will be paid much money if you cannot learn a foreign language in 6 weeks
29. Now most people try to learn a foreign language in order to _______.
A. read the literature of the country B. read books and reports
C. do their work better D. go to foreign countries
30. The best way to learn a foreign language is _______.
A. to go to the country where the language is spoken
B. to use machines and good books
C. to go to evening classes
D. to do as the advertisements tell you to
31. Learning a foreign language is a hard job _______.
A. only for scientists and doctors B. only for the students at school
C. for those people at home D. for most people
32. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. It is very difficult to learn a language, including the native language.
B. Few people can afford to learn a foreign language in the country where it is spoken.
C. To learn one’s mother tongue also needs a lot of practice.
D. machines and good books are useless for us to learn a foreign language.
33. Why don’t you find something to do?
A. You have to find some things.
B. Finding some things is a good idea.
C. If I were you, I would find something to do.
D. Do several things for me
34. He plays tennis as well as he plays football.
A. He is good at not only tennis but also football.
B. He is a good tennis player.
C. He is a good football player.
D. He is better at football than tennis.
35. “I’m sorry I was rude to you yesterday”! told her.
A. I apologised to her for being rude yesterday.
B. I apologised her to be rude yesterday.
C. She apologised me that she was rude yesterday.
D. She apologised me for being rude.
36. Merry is the best tennis-player in the club.
A. Merry is good at tennis.
B. Merry is a good tennis player in the club.
C. Noone in the dub can play tennis better than Merry.
D. Merry can play tennis as well as other people in the club.
37. William played cleverly. John couldn’t beat him.
A. William played cleverly, but John couldn’t beat him.
B. William played cleverly; however, John couldn’t beat him.
C. John couldn’t beat William, so he played cleverly.
D. William played so cleverly that John couldn’t beat him.
38. Peter dislikes jazz music. Tom does, too.
A. Both Peter and Tom like jazz music.
B. Neither Peter nor Tom likes jazz music.
C. Neither Peter nor Tom dislikes jazz music.
D. Either Peter or Tom likes jazz music.
39. My brother worked hard. He passed the test.
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A. My brother worked hard because he passed the test.
B. If my brother hadn’t worked hard, he wouldn’t have passed the test.
C. Unless my brother worked hard, he passed the test.
D. He passed the test, so he worked hard.
40. The necklace was very expensive. I couldn’t buy it.
A. The necklace was too expensive that I couldn’t buy it.
B. It was such an expensive necklace that I couldn’t buy.
C. The necklace was such expensive that I couldn’t buy it.
D. The necklace was so expensive that I couldn’t buy it.
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1. A. closed B. looked C. rained D. followed
2. A. enough B. cough C. though D. rough
3. Nam: “Which gender, do you think workers harder: male or female?”
Lan: “_________”
A. I think it depends on individuals rather than gender
B. Male like high position jobs more than females.
C. Females prefer to have a stable job.
D. Both males and females are responsible for childcare.
4. Nam:” Which gender spends most of the time shopping?”
Lan: “_________”
A. Shopping has always been my hobby.
B. More and more people are shopping online these days.
C. Both genders like shopping.
D. It depends on who keeps the money.
The Southeast Asian Games owes its origins to the Southeast Asian Peninsular Games or SEAP
which was first (5)__________ in Thailand in 1959. At the first time only six countries (6)__________
in the games. Laung Sukhumnaipradit, the then Vice-President of the Thailand Olympic Committee.
Proposed that a regional sports (7)__________ would help promote cooperation, understanding and
relations among countries in the Southeast Asian region.
At the 8th SEAP Games in 1975, the SEAP Federation considered the inclusion of Indonesia and
the Philippines. The two countries were formally (8)__________ in 1977, the same year when SEAP
Federation changed its (9)__________ to Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEAGF), and the
games were known as the Southeast Asian Games. Brunei was admitted at the 10th SEA Games in
Jakarta, Indonesia, and East Timor at the 22nd SEA Games in Hanoi, Vietnam.
5. A. happened B. held C. taken D. made
6. A. participated B. met C. presented D. hosted
7. A. even B. event C. show D. perform
8. A. attended B. consisted C. admitted D. committed
9. A. slogan B. title C. organize D. name
10. Consuming nuts can boost your heart health and lifespan.
A. Eating B. Ingesting C. Inhaling D. Swallowing
11. Doing exercise regularly helps prevent diseases like heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.
A. avoid B. cure C. forbid D. reduce
12. A. imperial B. simplicity C. magnificence D. stimulating
13. A. destination B. derivative C. affordable D. ingredient
14. The sound of firecracker was common on previous Tet, but it is now prohibited _______ being
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dangerous and unsafe in production and distribution.
A. due to B. because C. despite D. for
15. In the past several weeks, I have had the _______ to interact with a few large extended families.
A. ceremony B. opportunity C. event D. situation
16. Children feel _______ to go into the world with the support from their parents.
A. confidence B. confident C. confidently D. reluctant
17. The railway route is designed with double lanes, electrified and has technical standards which
allows _______ of earthquake level 8.
A. acceptance B. ability C. power D. tolerance
18. At Station 3 at Ba Son shipyard, the metro line in Ho Chi Minh City _______ from underground
to elevated.
A. moves B. gets rid of C. shifts D. transfers
19. For generations, bicycles have been used not only as transport but also as a way of _______ for
working-class families.
A. livelihood B. life C. life-saving D. liveliness
20. He greeted her. She really (look) _______ better than when he (see) _______ her last. Yes, she-
(change) _______.
A. had looked - saw - had changed B. looked - saw - had changed
C. has looked - saw - has changed D. looked - had seen - had changed
21. Along with our need for love, our most important need is the need for _______.
A. importance B. increase C. appreciation D. value
22. It is not _______ for men to wear the traditional costumes in modern life.
A. convenient B. certain C. surprised D. pleased
23. It’s incredible that his new song leads the Billboard hot 100 chart only in 3 days.
A. beyond belief B. believable C. implausible D. unbelievable
24. She was given a prize for her achievement in classical and traditional music.
A. success B. feat C. failure D. accomplishment
25. Despite of its general safety, acupuncture isn’t for everyone.
A B C D
26. Look at the dark clouds. I’m sure it will rain soon.
A B C D
27. Acupuncture is one of the oldest medical treatment in the world.
A B C D
If you are invited to an American friend’s home for dinner, remember these general rules for polite
behaviour. First of all, arrive approximately on time but not early. Americans expect promptness. It
will be all right to be 10 or 15 minutes late but not 45 minutes late. Dinner might be over - cooked and
ruined by then. When you are invited to someone’s home for a meal, it is polite to bring a small gift.
Flowers or candy are always appropriate. If you have an attractive thing made in your native country,
your host or hostess will certainly enjoy receiving that gift. What will you do if you are served some
food that you cannot eat or you do not like? Do not make a fuss about it. Simply eat what you can and
hope that no one notices it. Be sure to compliment the cook on the food that you are enjoying. Do not
leave immediately after dinner, but do not overstay your welcome, either. The next day, call or write
a thank-you note to stay how much you enjoyed the evening.
28. If you are invited to an American friend’s home, __________.
A. you should be late at least 45 minutes
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B. politeness is not necessary
C. you should arrive early to help the host
D. punctuality is appreciated
29. Which sentence is NOT true?
A. You should not compliment the cook on the food.
B. You should not leave immediately after the dinner.
C. You should not overstay.
D. You should not make someone notice that you do not like the food.
30. If there is some food that you cannot eat, __________.
A. immediately tell the host about this
B. do not make a fuss about it
C. do not eat anything
D. ask the host to cook you another dish
31. When you come to someone’s house for dinner, __________.
A. bring a lot of gifts
B. you should never offer any gift
C. do not care about gifts
D. bring some flowers, candy or something made in your native country
32. The next day, __________.
A. you needn’t say thank-you -
B. remember to thank to the host for the dinner
C. say nothing to the host -
D. invite the host to your house
33. Her wedding dress is going to be made by a famous designer.
A. She is going to have her wedding dress made by a famous designer.
B. She is going to make her wedding dress by a famous designer
C. She is going to have her wedding dress made.
D. Her wedding dress is going to have by a famous designer.
34. Tim managed to go upstairs in spite of his broken leg.
A. Tim managed to go upstairs despite of his broken leg.
B. Tim managed to go upstairs because of his broken leg.
C. Although his leg was broken, Tim managed to go upstairs.
D. His leg was broken because Tim managed to go upstairs.
35. The last time I saw Tom was the day he got married in 1995.
A. I haven’t seen Tom since the day he got married in 1995.
B. I have never seen Tom before the day he got married in 1995.
C. It was the first time I have seen Tom since the day he got married in 1995.
D. Tom and I have never met each other before.
36. Someone has broken into my house and damaged my car.
A. My house has been broken and damaged my car.
B. My car has been damaged and broken into.
C. Someone has stolen my house
D. My house has been broken into and my car has been damanged
37. Give full attention to your studies. You will succeed.
A. Unless you give full attention to your studies, you will not succeed.
B. Unless you give full attention to your studies, you will succeed.
C. Give full attention to your studies as you will succeed.
D. Give full attention to your studies, or you will succeed.
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38. We all respect him. He is an honest man.
A. We all respect him, so he is an honest man.
B. He is an honest man as we all respect him.
C. Although he is an honest man, we all respect him
D. We all respect him because he is an honest man.
39. She cannot go to work. She fully recovers from her illness.
A. She cannot go to work after she fully recovers from her illness.
B. She cannot go to work before she fully recovers from her illness
C. She cannot go to work if she fully recovers from her illness.
D. She cannot go to work because she fully recovers from her illness.
40. You need to study your vocabulary words. You can do well on the quiz.
A. You need to study your vocabulary words because you can do well on the quiz.
B. You need to study your vocabulary words before you can do well on the quiz.
C. You need to study your vocabulary words so that you can do well on the quiz.
D. If you need to study your vocabulary words, you can do well on the quiz.
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1. A. treasure B. pleasure C. ensure D. measure
2. A. daughter B. author C. laundry D. sausage
3. A: “Why don’t we make a cake for Mom on Mother’s Day?”
B: “___________”
A. Sure, let’s plan on it. B. Thanks, I’d love to.
C. To make her happy. D. Great! I’d like some flowers.
4. A: “What gifts should I bring to a dinner party in Vietnam?”
B: “___________”
A. I don’t care. B. You should arrive on time.
C. Dress casually. D. Just some fruits or cakes.
The reality of an interview is never as bad as your fears. For some reason people imagine the
interviewer is going to jump on every tiny mistake they (5)________. In truth, the interviewer is as
keen for the meeting to go well as you are. It is what makes his or her job (6)________.
The secret of a good interview is preparing for it. What you wear is always important as it creates
the first impression. So (7)________ neatly, but comfortably. Make sure that you can deal with
anything you are (8)________. Prepare for questions that are certain to come up, for example: Why
do you want to become a nurse? What is the most important (9)________ a good nurse should have?
Apart from nursing, what other careers have you considered? What are your interests and hobbies?
5. A. perform B. do C. make D. have
6. A. enjoyable B. enjoyably C. enjoyment D. enjoyed
7. A. wear B. dress C. put on D. have on
8. A. suggested B. questioned C. inquired D. asked
9. A. quality B. behavior C. nature D. point
10. Together, all of these treatments are supposed to cleanse your body and stimulate your immune-
system.
A. encourage B. generate C. increase D. expand
11. The most common side effects with acupuncture are soreness, slight bleeding and discomfort.
A. direct B. indirect C. original D. unwanted
12. A. neighbourhood B. assignment C. emotion D. supportive
13. A. experience B. emotional C. emergency D. favourable
14. Such _______ as sugar, sugarcane, and coconut water are mostly used in Southern Vietnamese
food than in Northern and Central Vietnam.
A. dishes B. courses C. ingredients D. menus
15. Despite the differences in cuisine of each region, there are similarities, such as the _______ for
main meals – rice, ways of adding fish sauce, herbs and other flavors.
A. staple B. basic C. foundation D. necessity
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16. Some of famous _______ in Southern Vietnam are Hu Tieu Nam Vang, Bun Mam, fried rice,
flour-cake, and many kinds of puddings.
A. foods B. dishes C. stapes D. ingredients
17. Food in Northern Vietnam is not as _______ as that in Central and Southern Vietnam, as black
pepper is often used rather than chillies.
A. strong B. flavour C. spicy D. exciting
18. Another feature in northern cuisine is in winter all family members gather around a big hotpot
_______ there is a combination of seasoned broth, vegetables and meats.
A. which B. in which C. what D. that
19. A meal of Hue people has a natural combination between flavors and colors of dishes, which
creates the unique _______ in the regional cuisine.
A. feature B. part C. description D. list
20. One special feature of cuisine in Southern Vietnam is the short cooking time which aims to
_______ the freshness of food.
A. stay B. continue C. keep D. exist
21. If I feel hungry in the afternoon, I _______ snacks like fresh carrots.
A. would have B. had C. had had D. might have
22. If my mother goes home late this evening, my father _______.
A. will cook B. would cook C. had cooked D. has cooked
23. Family values are likely to pass down from generation to generation.
A. put down B. cut down C. go down D. hand down
24. Women’s salaries are becoming important to their household budgets.
A. funds B. costs C. expenses D. fees
25. The children were so amusing at the cartoon that they couldn’t help laughing.
A B C D
26. My mother is ill so I’d like to have a day off to take care for her.
A B C D
27. My uncle Hung, who has come back from England, as well as his four children are warmly
A B C
welcome.
D
Sydney is Australia’s most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain
Arthur Philips arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770
prisoners). Today there are about 3.6 million people in Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, the
busiest port in the South Pacific and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In Sydney, the
buildings are higher, the colors are brighter and the nightlife is more exciting. There are over 20
excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm climate and cool winter have made it a favorite city
for immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous: its beautiful harbor,
the Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened
in 1973.
28. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788?
A. South Pacific B. Sydney Harbor C. Britain D. Sydney
29. Which of the following should be the title of the reading passage?
A. Sydney’s Opera House B. The history of Sydney
C. Sydney’s beaches and harbors D. An introduction of Sydney
30. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Sydney?
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A. Sydney is not a favorite city for immigrants from overseas.
B. Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
C. Sydney is the most exciting city in Australia.
D. Sydney is the biggest port in the South Pacific.
31. How many beaches are there close to Sydney?
A. 11 beaches B. over 20 beaches C. nearly 20 beaches D. 770 beaches
32. When was the Sydney Harbor Bridge built?
A. 1788 B. 1973 C. 1932 D. 1625
33. “It was Peter who left the door unlocked!” said Mary.
A. Mary accused Peter to leave the door unlocked.
B. Mary accused Peter of locking the door.
C. Peter was accused of unlocking the door.
D. Mary accused Peter of leaving the door unlocked.
34. It was such a successful party that most people didn’t want to go home.
A. The party was so successful that most people wanted to go home.
B. The party was so successful that most people didn’t want to go home.
C. The party was not so successful that most people didn’t want to go home.
D. Most people didn’t want to go home because the party was not so successful.
35. She sings so well that many people buy her records.
A. She is such a good singer that many people buy her records.
B. She is good at buying records.
C. Many people love her records.
D. Many people is good at buying her records.
36. My sister gets high pay because she works well.
A. My sister gets high pay because of her work well.
B. My sister gets high pay due to her work well.
C. Due to her work well my sister gets high pay.
D. Because of working well, my sister gets high pay
37. Both of the escalators were out of order.
A. Either of the escalators was not in right order.
B. The order of the two escalators was wrong
C. Neither of the escalators was working.
D. Neither of the escalators was in order.
38. It is a pity you didn't tell us about the truth
A. I wish you have told us about the truth.
B. I wish you would tell us about the truth.
C. I wish you had told us about the truth.
D. I wish you would have told us about the truth.
39. We spent fourteen hours getting to London. It is tiring.
A. It is tiring for us to spend fourteen hours getting to London.
B. Getting to London is tiring.
C. We spent fourteen hours getting to London is tiring.
D. We are tired to be in London fourteen hours.
40. He became a journalist. He liked writing.
A. He liked becoming a journalist because of writing.
B. He became a journalist for writing.
C. He became a journalist because he liked writing.
D. He liked writing as a journalist.
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1. A. nursery B. work C. excursion D. certificate
2. A. application B. apply C. applicant D. applicator
3. A: “Thank you very much for the lovely flowers!”
B: “_____________”
A. You are welcome. B. You don’t like flowers, do you?
C. Yeah, I didn’t buy those flowers. D. It was an excellent choice.
4. A: “Peter and I are going to spend our honeymoon in Jeju Island!”
B: “_____________”
A. It’s fine for me.
B. Oh, thanks. Good luck!
C. Have you decided yet?
D. Oh, really? Have a nice holiday!
What do you do well? What do you enjoy doing? Your answers to these two questions will help you
identify your (5) ________. An employer will consider you seriously for a (6) ________when you
can show them that you know who you are, what you can offer and which you have studied.
Sometimes it is difficult to know what your weaknesses are. Clearly not everyone is equally good
(7)________ everything. You may need to improve yourself and so taking courses in that field could
turn a weakness into strength.
You will need to (8) _______ some time on your self-assessment. Your honesty and the desire for
self-improvement will lead to (9) ________ in getting the right job. Explore the following seven areas
to start to get to know yourself: your aptitude, your skills, your personality, the level of responsibility
you feel comfortable with, your interests and your needs.
5. A. strong B. strength C. strengthen D. strengthened
6. A. position B. location C. spot D. room
7. A. upon B. in C. at D. for
8. A. use B. make C. lose D. spend
9. A. success B. successful C. successfully D. succeed
10. Newborn infants are more vulnerable to illness than other.
A. easily hurt B. strong C. safe D. hard to affect
11. We’re surprised to hear that his musical talent was nurtured by their loving parents when he was
a child.
A. abandoned B. limited C. fostered D. restricted
12. A. unequal B. enrolment C. encourage D. minimum
13. A. physically B. equality C. remarkably D. discriminate
14. The controller of the body is the _________ system. Led by the brain and nerves, it allows us to
move, talk and feel emotions.
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A. Circulatory B. digestive C. nervous D. respiratory
15. _________ system of the body lets us break down the food we eat and turn it into energy.
A. Circulatory B. Digestive C. Nervous D. Respiratory
16. Skeletal system of the body is made up of our _________. It supports our body and protects our
organs
A. bones B. muscles C. nerves D. vessels
17. The human _________ system is a series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling
carbon dioxide.
A. circulatory B. digestive C. nervous D. respiratory
18. I’ve been a night owl ________ up late for years, hitting the sheets anytime between 12 and 3 a.m.
A. finishing B. getting C. staying D. waking
19. Fish, poultry, beans or nuts _________ haft of their dinner plate.
A. make of B. make out C. make up D. make up of
20. Yoga increases endurance, _________ and flexibility.
A. blood B. powerful C. strength D. strong
21. As per the study, handful of nuts daily can cut people’s _________ of coronary heart disease and-
cancer by nearly 22 per cent.
A. chance B. luck C. opportunity D. risk
22. Acupuncture modality relies on sophisticated skills to select appropriate acupoints to _________-
needles accurately.
A. infuse B. inject C. insert D. install
23. Most employers prefer male workers to female ones.
A. want B. compliment C. care about D. favour
24. She failed to get into medical university.
A. passed B. qualified C. didn’t succeed D. satisfied
25. Because of the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more.
A B C D
26. Disease, pollute, and limited distribution are factors that threaten various plant and animal
A B C D
species.
27. Unless you study hard, you will pass the next exam.
A B C D
JOB INTERVIEW - SELLING YOURSELF
When you apply for a job, one of the most important things is job interview. In order to make a
good impression during a job interview, you need to prepare yourself for the interview carefully.
Punctuation is very necessary. You should arrive in plenty of time so that you have a little of time
to relax and keep calm before the interview.
You should be well dressed. Do not wear a skirt which is too short or jeans. You also need to plan
what you are going to say. You have to answer a lot of questions about your education and experience.
You may be asked many things about yourself, and especially about the reason why you decide to
apply for the job.
You can ask the interviewer about the salary you expect, the position you are applying and the
duties you have to do in the job.
You also must try to find out as much as possible about the company you want to work for.
28. When you apply for a job _________
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A. job interview is not important.
B. don’t make any good impression.
C. preparation is not necessary.
D. interview is important for you to prepare.
29. What about punctuation?
A. Being late is all right
B. You should arrive early enough to relax
C. Punctuation is not important
D. If you are late the interviewer will wait.
30. What about clothes?
A. You can wear whatever you like.
B. You should be well dressed.
C. Jeans are suggested.
D. A short skirt makes you more attractive.
31. You may be asked about ________.
A. your study
B. the reason why you are interested in the job
C. your experience
D. All are correct
32. You can ask the interviewer about ________.
A. the salary, position and duties
B. the salary, position and his age
C. the salary and the interviewer’s education
D. the salary, the interviewer’s family and his duties.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicates the sentence that is closest in meaning
33. The teacher did not allow the class to leave before 10:30.
A. The teacher made the class to stay until after 10:30.
B. The teacher made the class not leave until after 10:30.
C. The teacher made the class stay until after 10:30.
D. The teacher made the class leave after 10:30.
34. “Let’s go out for a walk now,” he suggested.
A. He suggested going out for a walk then.
B. He suggested to go out for a walk then.
C. He suggested them to go out for a walk then.
D. He suggested them going out for a walk then.
35. Did you know which novel we will read for the course?
A. Could you tell me which novel the course requires US to read?
B. Did you know the novel reader of the course?
C. Did you have any information about the novel writing course?
D. Do you know which course requires US to read the novel?
36. I would prefer you to deliver the tables on Saturday.
A. I would rather the tables were delivered on Saturday.
B. I would rather you were delivered on Saturday.
C. Saturday is the preferable delivery day for the tables.
D. The tables are not delivered until Saturday.
37. My student’s family doesn’t have much money. He dropped out of school.
A. My student dropped out of school without much money.
B. My student’s family doesn’t have much money because he dropped out of school.
C. My student’s family doesn’t have much money, so he dropped out of school.
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D. My student dropped out of school due to money.
38. The sea was so rough. The children couldn’t go swimming.
A. The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming in.
B. The sea was rough enough for the children to go swim in.
C. The sea wasn’t rough enough for the children to go swim in.
D. The sea was so rough that the children could go swimming in it
39. John enjoys swimming in the sea. His wife does, too.
A. Neither John nor his wife enjoys swimming in the sea.
B. Not only John but also his wife love the sea.
C. Both John and his wife enjoy swimming in the sea.
D. Tom and his wife prefer a holiday by the sea.
40. The weather is terrible. It has been raining for weeks.
A. The weather is so terrible that it has been raining for weeks.
B. It has been raining for weeks and it’s terrible.
C. It has not been warm for weeks.
D. The weather is terrible as it has been raining for weeks.
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1. A. burden B. curtain C. turtle D. curriculum
2. A. discussion B. provision C. permission D. cushion
3. - “Who came up with this wonderful idea?”
- “__________”
A. The class monitor did. B. To protect our environment.
C. Mr. Billy came yesterday. D. In order to raise some funds.
4. - “What can we do for a better community?”
- “__________”
A. To ensure healthy lifestyles.
B. Why not people public facilities such as kindergartens or parks?
C. I hate collecting rubbish in public places.
D. Doing charity work is a must for everyone.
Some people believe that soon schools will no longer be necessary. They say that (5) _______ the
Internet and other new technologies, (6) _______ no longer any need for school buildings, formal
class, or teachers. Perhaps this will be true one day, but this is hard to (7) _______ a world without
schools. In fact, we need to look at how we can use new technology to make schools better, not
(8)_______ them. We should invent a new kind of school that is (9)_______ to libraries, museums,
science centers, laboratories, and even companies.
5. A. despite B. because of C. thought D. because
6. A. there are B. they are C. it is D. there is
7. A. know B. realize C. imagine D. consider
8. A. to eliminate B. eliminative C. eliminator D. elimination
9. A. limited B. linked C. contributed D. addressed
10. Acupuncture can ease nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy.
A. increase B. prevent C. reduce D. spoil
11. Are there any alternatives that might provide better options for gay people?
A. choices B. decisions C. judgments D. votes
12. A. access B. wander C. conduct D. asset
13. A. cosmopolitan B. communication C. multicultural D. metropolitan
14. She asked me __________.
A. if I understand the lesson B. if I understood the lesson
C. whether to understand the lesson D. whether I can understand the lesson.
15. I can’t get into my room because I __________ my key.
A. lose B. lost C. have lost D. had lost
16. Someone told us __________ on the stairs.
A. don’t sit B. not sit C. not to sit D. not sitting
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17. Thousands of people are reported __________
A. having lost their homes after the flood
B. to having lost their homes after the flood
C. that have lost their homes after the flood
D. to have lost their homes after the flood
8. If I had more money, I __________ a bigger house.
A. will buy B. would buy
C. would have bought D. bought
19. The man __________ is drinking orange juice is my eldest brother.
A. who B. whom C. whose D. which
20. Vietnam, a schoolyear is divided __________ two terms.
A. for B. of C. into D. with
21. He congratulated the team __________ all their games.
A. to win B. winning C. for their winning D. on having won
22. My father phoned me to say that he would come __________ home late.
A. a B. an C. the D. no article
23. “Green” tourists or “eco-tourists” are upset by the effects of mass tourism.
A. tense B. troubled C. nervous D. relaxed
24. How many people can visit the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador without affecting the
ecological balance?
A. keeping intact B. influencing
C. troubling D. causing disturbance
25. He wore a false beard so that nobody couldn’t recognize him.
A B C D
26. Tom is the kind of person to who one can talk about anything.
A B C D
27. The Call of the Wild is one of the many stories about the gold rush in Alaska writing by Jack
A B C D
London.
SIMPLE WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT ON A BUDGET
Plan to Cook at Home
Instead of buying costly prepared meals, which often tend to be high in calories, cook your own at
home. Plan out our meals with high-fiber foods like beans and whole grains which will keep you full
and are a cheaper, healthier alternative to rich proteins and more processed grains.
Eat Less
Eating less leads to weight loss, and cost savings, especially if you cut down on the right things.
Start by cutting your portions of spicy meat and poultry. Or swap out meat and poultry for cheaper
vegetarian proteins like beans, lentils, tofu and eggs for some of your meals.
Double Up on Vegetables
Vegetables are great for weight loss, as well as all-around health. They are low in calories and high
in water and fiber – two things that keep you feeling full. Save cash by shopping for those that are in
season. Frozen vegetables can be a great bargain, with just as much nutrition as fresh, since they are
picked and frozen at their peak ripeness.
Get Creative with Your Exercise Options
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You don’t need to shell out a monthly gym fee to get moving. Instead, find fun activities you enjoy
for free. If you’re just getting started with a regular exercise routine, try your beginning with daily
walks: start slowly and build up time and speed.
Make Friends with Someone
One of the most powerful resources you have for helping you lose weight is your social network.
Find a friend who is also trying to lose weight and agree to help each other stay motivated. One study
found that when friends participated in a group weight-loss programme together, they lost more weight
than people who did the same programme on their own.
28. The advantage of cooking at home is __________.
A. to have food that is high in calories
B. to enjoy a variety of rich proteins and more processed grains
C. to plan out your costly prepared meals
D. to choose foods that keep you full and is cheaper
29. In order to cut down on your daily calories, you should do all the following things EXCEPT _____.
A. follow vegetarian diets for your meals
B. eat less meat and poultry
C. eat more beans, lentils, tofu and eggs
D. cut down on animal proteins for some of your meals
30. All of the following are true about vegetables EXCEPT that __________.
A. vegetables can keep you feeling full
B. they help you lose weight effectively
C. frozen vegetables are not good for your health
D. you feel healthier and save money with fresh vegetables in season
31. We can infer from the article that __________.
A. you should join in a social network instead of going to a gym
B. a partner can make you feel more motivated in losing weight
C. you should find fun activities at the gym and follow them
D. joining a programme you can lose more weight than your partnera
32. The phrase “shell out” is closest in meaning to __________.
A. become more interesting in something
B. pay money for something
C. peel something out
D. take someone out of a shell
33. “I am sorry, Jean. I broke your laptop,’’ said John.
A. John apologized Jean for breaking her laptop.
B. John apologized Jean for having broken her laptop.
C. John apologized to Jean to have broken her laptop.
D. John apologized to Jean for having broken her laptop.
34. It’s pointless to have this car repaired.
A. This car should be repaired.
B. This car is not worth being repaired.
C. This car is difficult to be repaired.
D. You needn’t repair this car.
35. The boy didn’t go to bed until his mother came home.
A. It was not until his mother came home that the boy goes to bed.
B. It was not until his mother came home that the boy went to bed.
C. It was not until his mother came home the boy went to bed.
D. It was not until his mother came home that the boy didn’t go to bed.
36. Emma hasn’t gone to the shopping mall for years.
A. Emma goes to the shopping mall every year.
B. Emma hasn’t gone to the shopping mall yet this year, but she did last year
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C. Emma doesn’t go to the shopping mall unless she has the time.
D. Emma hasn’t gone shopping for a long time.
37. I was ill. I was absent from class yesterday.
A. I stayed at home because I was ill.
B. I didn’t go to school because I was ill.
C. I went to hospital yesterday.
D. I was absent from class yesterday because I was ill.
38. The food looks good. It’s mouth-watering.
A. The food looks good as it’s mouth-watering.
B. The food looks good and mouth-watering.
C. The food is delicious.
D. It’s mouth-watering when I look at the food.
39. Students have to park far from their classrooms. They are often late for class.
A. Students have to park far from their classrooms because they are often late for class.
B. Students have to park far from their classrooms, so they are often late for class.
C. Students are never late for class.
D. Students have to park far from their classrooms and are often late for class.
40. A book can be a lot of fun to read. A book can be boring.
A. A book can be a lot of fun to read, so a book can be boring.
B. A book can be a lot of fun to read unless it is boring.
C. A book can be a lot of fun to read and can be boring.
D. A book can be a lot of fun to read though a book can be boring
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase
that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Once there were lots of pandas in the mountains of western China. Today, they are ___(1)___
extinct. The reason is that they cannot find enough food. Pandas eat ___(2)___ leaves. They do not
like another food. The bamboo grows very slowly. It can take 10 years for a bamboo to grow from a
seed to a big plant. Some types of bamboo have seeds only once every 60 years. Pandas ___(3)___
wait many years for their food to grow. While the bamboo is growing, pandas do not have enough
leaves to eat.
China and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) are trying to save the panda. In 1979 they began to set up
special parks ___(4)___ pandas live. Scientists come here to study the panda’s eating and mating
habits. By learning more about the panda’s habits, scientists can save it from ___(5)___.
1. A. being B. becoming C. having D. making
2. A. banana B. cabbage C. grass D. bamboo
3. A. must B. should C. ought D. might
4. A. what B. because C. where D. when
5. A. appearance B. destruction C. extinction D. damage
6. In spite of poverty, we manage to raise our children properly.
A. give up B. go up C. make up D. bring up
7. She decided to find a job to earn money instead of just living at home and being a housekeeper.
A. lend B. make C. borrow D. raise
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
When many people think of women in Asian culture, they think of a male dominated society
where women don’t have as many rights as their male counterparts. However, the Filipino are
different. Filipino women have always enjoyed greater equality than women in other nations in
Southeast Asia.
For starters, Filipino women today serve as heads in the family arrangement, handing the
money, acting as religious mentors and even arranging marriages for their sons and daughters. This is
a sharp contrast to women being subjugated to their husbands.
This does not mean that they have equality everywhere. In the workplace, Filipino women are
paid less and are often hired for lower positions even if they are qualified to earn more money. On the
home front, women carry a heavy burden in the homes in order to support them financially while men
keep their money and are not obligated to the family.
Thankfully, strides are being made to equalize this perception of inequality. Human Resources
Managements are seeing to it that a lot more women hold high ranking positions in large and small
organizations. More women are holding managerial positions in banks, government, and multinational
companies.
Even though they have had a female president, involvement in politics is not considered
women’s business, and many women still hold to the tradition that a woman cannot take a higher
position than her husband. Part of this mindset is due to the effect of colonization on Filipino women.
Like women in many parts of the world, Filipino women have had to fight for their proper
place in their society. They have worked hard to extend themselves beyond the confines of their homes
and show that they have the strength and power to control business and politics.
8. In order to have equality in every sector in society, women have to _________.
A. vote a female president
B. fight for their proper place
C. work hard in the family
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D. control business and politics
9. The inequality at home is that _________.
A. women serve as the head of the family
B. women earn money to support themselves
C. men earn more support the family and keep the money
D. both women and men work but men keep the money
10. Women don’t enjoy equality at work because _________.
A. they are paid less for the same jobs as men
B. they are always hired for lower positions
C. they don’t have enough qualifications
D. they carry a heavy burden in the homes
11. Due to the effect of colonization on Filipino women, they _________.
A. hold the position of a President
B. hold high ranking in business
C. hold a lower position than her husband’s
D. hold managerial positions in multinational companies
12. All of the following are true about Filipino women today EXCEPT that _________.
A. they enjoy more equality than others in Southeast Asia
B. they have an important role in politics
C. they arrange marriages for their sons and daughters
D. they help their children with religious matters
13. If you slept under a mosquito net, you weren’t bitten so often.
A B C D
14. Unfortunately, the catering committee can never agree between themselves.
A B C D
15. We went by a train to the west of England last month.
A B C D
16. A: “Would you like to stay with us and spend our traditional Tet holidays together?”
B: “___________”
A. What a nice idea! Thanks. B. Oh, lucky you!
C. What a shame, I will. D. How come?
17. A: “___________”
B: “It means go very quickly”.
A. How can you explain “rush”? B. How do you spell “rush”?
C. What does “rush” mean? D. What is the equivalent of “rush—?
18. A. punctual B. flexible C. openness D. specific
19. A. establishment B. derivative C. population D. simplicity
20. David _______ a seat on the evening flight to Ho Chi Minh city.
A. travelled B. paid C. booked D. made
21. In Con Dao, there are green _______ of forests and fresh meadows and the houses with red roofs,-
which forms the picture of nature with bright colours.
A. lands B. regions C. wilderness D. stretches
22. A _______ is usually necessary when you travel overseas.
A. passport B. driving licence C. birth certificate D. degree
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23. Our plane arrives in Hanoi at _______ two o’clock in _______ afternoon.
A. Ø – the B. the – the C. a – a D. the – an
24. They are going to spend their holiday _______ rural France.
A. relaxing B. exploring C. reserving D. searching
25. Green Tourism applies to any activity or facility that operates in an environmentally friendly
_______.
A. way B. habit C. routine D. benefit
26. Cua Lo Beach is also famous for its beautiful islands such as Lan Chau and Song Ngu, which-
protect it from heavy storms and strong winds _______ from the East Sea.
A. to come B. to come in C. coming D. coming in
27. There was a long queue at the _______ and customers were getting impatient.
A. stopover B. take-off C. departure longue D. check-out
28. Excuse me, how much is a _______ to New York?
A. ticket return B. returning ticket C. return ticket D. ticket returning
29. A. helps B. provides C. documents D. laughs
30. A. match B. chair C. character D. church
31. Domestic violence is strictly forbidden all over the world.
A. permitted B. limited C. restricted D. prohibited
32. Jane found herself in conflict with her parents over her future career.
A. disagreement B. harmony C. controversy D. fighting
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.
33. I will take up golf this year.
A. I will begin to play golf this year.
B. I will build a golf court this year.
C. I will enter a golf competition this year.
D. I will stop playing golf this year.
34. I didn’t know that Joe had to get up early, so I didn’t wake him up.
A. If I had known that Joe had to get up early, I would have woken him up.
B. Provided that I had woken Joe up, I would know that he had to get up early
C. Much as Joe had been woken up, he would have to get up early.
D. Unless I had known that Joe had to get up early, I would have woken him up.
35. Tom no longer smokes a lot.
A. Tom now smokes a lot.
B. Tom used to smoke a lot.
C. Tom didn't use to smoke a lot.
D. Tom rarely smoked a lot.
36. No one has sent me that letter.
A. I haven't been sent that letter.
B. I wasn’t sent that letter.
C. That letter hasn't been sent me.
D. That letter has sent to me by no one.
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.
37. The jeans are over there. I told you about them last week.
A. The jeans about whom I told you about last week are over there.
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B. The jeans which I told you about them last week are over there.
C. The jeans which I told you about last week are over there.
D. The jeans about that I told you about last week are over there.
38. The government plans to help poorer countries. It plans to cancel all third world debt.
A. The government plans to help poorer countries so that it cancels all third world debt.
B. The government plans to help poorer countries by cancelling all third world debt.
C. The government plans to cancel all third world debt in case it helps poorer countries.
D. The government plans to help poorer countries with a view to cancelling all third world debt.
39. Mr. Hung is a professor. His car was stolen yesterday.
A. His car was stolen yesterday, Mr Hung is a professor.
B. Mr. Hung, who his car was stolen yesterday, is a professor.
C. Mr. Hung, who is a professor, his car was stolen yesterday.
D. Mr. Hung, whose car was stolen yesterday, is a professor.
40. Mary was not here yesterday. Perhaps she was ill.
A. Mary needn't be here yesterday because she was ill.
B. Because of her illness, Mary shouldn’t have been here yesterday.
C. Mary might have been ill yesterday, so she was not here.
D. Mary must have been ill yesterday, so she was not here.
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Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (1)_______. Many species of
animals are threatened, and could easily become (2)_______ if we do not make an effort to (3)_______
them. There are many reasons for this. In some cases, animals are (4)_______ for their fur or for other
valuable parts of their bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught alive, and sold as pets. For many
animals and birds, the problem is that their habitats - the place they live - is disappearing. The most
successful animals on Earth, human beings, will soon be the only ones (5)_______ unless we can
solve this problem.
1. A. danger B. threat C. problem D. vanishing
2. A. vanished B. disappeared C. empty D. extinct
3. A. serve B. protect C. harm D. defend
4. A. chased B. game C. hunted D. extinct
5. A. survived B. over C. left D. stay
6. Apple iPad has remained the single most popular tablet PC ever since 2010.
A. became B. continued C. existed D. stopped
7. A 3-D printer can produce solid objects similar to the originals.
A. images B. models C. papers D. pictures
Every year, students in many countries learn English. Some of these students are young children.
Others are teenagers. Many are adults. Some learn at school, others study by themselves. A few learn
English just by hearing the language in films, on television, in the office or among their friends. But
not many are lucky enough to do that. Most people must work hard to learn another language.
Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their subjects. They study their
own language, mathematics, and English. In England, America, or Australia, many boys and girls
study their native language, which is English, mathematics, and another language, perhaps French, or
German or Spanish.
Many adults learn English because it is useful for their work. Teenagers often learn English for
their higher studies, because some of their books are in English at college or university. Others learn
English because they want to read newspapers or magazines in English.
8. According to the writer ________.
A. only adults learn English
B. no children like to learn English
C. English is useful only for teenagers
D. English is popular all over the world
9. Most people learn English by________.
A. watching videos only
B. working hard on their lessons
C. hearing the languages in the office
D. talking with foreigners
10. Many boys and girls learn English because ________.
A. it is included in their study courses
B. English can give them a job
C. they are forced to learn it
D. they have to study their own languages
11. In America or Australia many school children study ________.
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A. English as a foreign language
B. English and mathematics only
C. such foreign languages as French, German, and Spams
D. their own language and no foreign language
12. Many adults learn English because ________.
A. English is spoken in their office
B. they want to go abroad
C. most of their books are in English
D. it helps them in their work
13. Despite of being poor, she is still optimistic and cheerful.
A B C D
14. She wanted to know exactly what was the biggest challenge facing the company.
A B C D
15. Because she was laid off last week, so she is short of money now.
A B C D
16. Ann: “___________ is it from here to your school?”
Jack: “About 10 minutes’ walk.”
A. How far B. How long C. How often D. How fast
17. Lora: “How do you do?”
Jane: “___________”
A. I am a nurse B. I am doing OK C. I work in a bank D. How do you do?
18. A. assure B. pressure C. figure D. leisure
19. A. concentration B. favorable C. adolescence D. relaxation
20. The first university that _______ the western educational system was built in Hanoi, in 1919 with
the medicine school and 1933 with the law school.
A. requested B. applied C. applied to D. related
21. I wish he _______ more time now to help you with your lesson.
A. have B. had C. would have D. had had
22. People in Bac Ninh province believe that if the tug-of-war team facing the east wins, it will bring
bumper crops and good luck, and that the situation will be just the _______ if the team facing thewest
wins.
A. different B. same C. other D. opposite
23. Traditional games _______ as an effective but simple educational method for centuries.
A. were used B. used to used C. had used D. have been used
24. Money _______ buying or selling goods
A. use B. is used to C. is used for D. used to
25. The English men are not used _______ on the right hand side of the street.
A. to drive B. to driving C. for driving D. drive
26. The folk _______ of top spinning still attracts city children despite the of modern games such as
bowling, skateboarding, billiards and video games.
A. game B. ceremony C. activity D. enjoyment
27. Vietnam’s tug-of-war game was also _______ as a UNESCO cultural intangible heritage of-
humanity in December 2015.
A. realised B. recognised C. allowed D. seen
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28. I am accustomed to doing morning exercises.
A. used to do B. being used to do C. using to do D. used to doing
29. A. sword B. remove C. absorb D. normal
30. A. bob B. hob C. bomb D. lob
31. If you follow at least one of the tips, you can be proud of taking part in the preservation of water,
one of the very important and limited natural resources on earth.
A. self-confident B. self-satisfied C. discontent D. unpleasant
32. Soil pollution leads to lack of fertile land to grow enough food for an increasing population.
A. arid B. rich C. unclean D. deserted
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
33. "I have never been to Russia. I think I shall go there next year." said Bill.
A. Bill said that he had never been to Russia and he thought he would go there the next year.
B. Bill said that he would have never been to Russia and he thinks he would go there the next year.
C. Bill said that he had never been to Russia and he thinks he will go there the next year.
D. Bill said that he has never been to Russia and he thinks he would go there the next year.
34. People believed that Jane retired because of her poor health.
A. Jane is believed to have retired because of her poor health.
B. Jane was believed to have retired because of her poor health.
C. It is believed that Jane retired because of her poor health.
D. Jane retired because of her poor health was believed.
35. "If I were you, I would marry him", she said to me.
A. She said to me that if I were you, I would marry him.
B. She said to me that she will marry him if she is me.
C. She suggested to marry him if she were me.
D. She advised me to marry him.
36. You feel unhealthy because you don't take any exercise.
A. If you don't take any exercise, you will feel unhealthy.
B. If you were healthier, you would take more exercise.
C. If you take more exercise, you will feel healthier.
D. If you took more exercise, you would feel healthier.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in
the following questions.
37. The government knows the extent of the problem. The government needs to take action soon.
A. The government knows the extent of the problem whereas it needs to take action soon.
B. The government knows the extent of the problem so that it needs to take action soon.
C. Knowing the extent of the problem, the government needs to take action soon.
D. The government knows the extent of the problem, or else it needs to take action soon.
38. The substance is very toxic. Protective clothing must be worn at all times.
A. Since the substance is very toxic, so protective clothing must be worn at all times.
B. So toxic is the substance that protective clothing must be worn at all times.
C. The substance is such toxic that protective clothing must be worn at all times.
D. The substance is too toxic to wear protective clothing at all times.
39. Hung dropped out of university after his first year. Now he regrets it.
A. Hung regretted having dropped out of university after his first year.
B. Hung wishes he didn't drop out of university after his first year.
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C. Hung regrets having dropped out of university after his first year.
D. If only Hung had dropped out of university after his first year.
40. My father does a lot of exercise. He's still very fat.
A. Despite the fact that doing a lot of exercise, my father is still very fat.
B. My father does a lot of exercise, so he's very fat.
C. Even though my father does a lot of exercise, he's very fat.
D. My father is very fat, but he does a lot of exercise.
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The scenery in North Wales is magnificent and so this area is very popular with tourists. Situated
on the dramatic part of the rocky coastline is a village, (1)_________ in Britain, called Portmeirion.
The dream of the architect Clough Williams-Ellis, its construction began in 1925 and he finally
(2)_________ in finishing the task in 1973. The result is a copy of a small, and very beautiful, Italian
village.
As you wander down the (3)_________ paths toward the village you can glimpse the sea through
the trees, there is a marvelous (4)_________ of the whole coastline from the top of the church tower.
(5)_________ the houses, the shops and restaurants, there is a luxury hotel, which seems, at high tide,
almost to float on the water.
1. A. single B. unique C. particular D. only
2. A. succeeded B. managed C. resulted D. achieved
3. A. curling B. winding C. rolling D. waving
4. A. display B. view C. sight D. outlook
5. A. As well B. More than C. In addition to D. Apart
6. The old blood cells are broken down by the spleen and eliminated from the body.
A. cut out B. exhaled C. removed D. held
7. Humans will enjoy longer life expectancy when they are more conscious of what they eat and do.
A. aware of B. capable of C. responsible for D. suitable for
When many people think of women in Asian culture, they think of a male dominated society where
women don’t have as many rights as their male counterparts. However, the Filipino are different.
Filipino women have always enjoyed greater equality than women in other nations in Southeast Asia.
For starters, Filipino women today serve as heads in the family arrangement, handing the money,
acting as religious mentors and even arranging marriages for their sons and daughters. This is a sharp
contrast to women being subjugated to their husbands.
This does not mean that they have equality everywhere. In the workplace, Filipino women are paid
less and are often hired for lower positions even if they are qualified to earn more money. On the
companies.
Even though they have had a female president, involvement in politics is not considered women’s
business, and many women still hold to the tradition that a woman cannot take a higher position than
her husband. Part of this mindset is due to the effect of colonization on Filipino women.
Like women in many parts of the world, Filipino women have had to fight for their proper place in
their society. They have worked hard to extend themselves beyond the confines of their homes and
show that they have the strength and power to control business and politics.
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13. They worked very hardly in spite of their old age.
A B C D
14. The older you are, the worst your memory is.
A B C D
15. He said that he has done his homework since 7 o’clock.
A B C D
16. - “________________”
- “It was very sunny and hot. We had a bit of a heat wave.”
A. Did you enjoy your holiday?
B. How was the wave?
C. What was the weather like there?
-D. How was the beach?
17. - “Could you do me a favor, please?
- “________________”
A. Let me help you.
B. Sure. What can I do for you?
C. No, thanks. I’m fine.
D. Yes, go ahead!
18. A. colony B. rhinoceros C. wildlife D. leopard
19. A. competition B. discovery C. domestic D. reserve
20. Trang An Landscape Complex is renowned for its diverse ecosystem, unique natural beauty and
__________ characteristics.
A. geology B. geological C. environmental D. ecological
21. The Ho Dynasty Citadel has a palace __________ with marble roads, that connect each palace.
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A. area B. setting C. complex D. building
22. The Thang Long imperial Citadel was the __________ of political power for nearly seven
centuries without interruption.
A. middle B. point C. system D. centre
23. In 1978, the south and north Cat Tien parks were put __________ the State’s protection.
A. of B. under C. above D. with
24. It __________ that China dug up the ocean floor to build artificial islands.
A. says B. said C. would be said D. is said
25. The public suggested that the factories __________ with waste treatment system.
A. would equip B. would be equipped
C. should equip D. should be equipped
26. The local government suggested ______ a road through the Nam Cat Tien National Park.
A. build B. to build C. building D. being built
27. It __________ that some foreigners had collected rubbish on Cat Ba Beach.
A. reported B. was reported C. could report D. had been reported
28. The most important thing is that we ______ foreign tourists come back to Vietnam again.
A. cause B. should cause C. will make D. should make
29. A. complete B. object C. defend D. prevent
30. A. rhinoceros B. habitat C. vehicle D. whale
31. We absolutely adore his music because of sweet melodies and meaningful lyrics.
A. favour B. hate C. love D. prefer
32. She finds herself more confident after standing on stage many times.
A. independent B. assured C. brave D. fearful
following questions
33. "He is always arguing with his new classmate”. She said.
A. She informed that he was always arguing with his new classmate.
B. She said that he didn't like his new classmate.
C. She explained that his new classmate was noisy.
D. She complained that he was always arguing with his new classmate.
34. Is anyone checking your essay about the environmental pollution?
A. Are you having someone to check your essay about the environmental pollution?
B. Are you checking your essay about the environmental pollution?
C. Are you going to check your essay about the environmental pollution?
D. Are you having your essay about the environmental pollution checked?
35. They are not allowed to go out by their parents.
A. Their parents do not want to go out.
B. Their parents don’t let them go out.
C. Going out is permitted by their parents.
D. Although their parents do not allow, they still go out.
36. Her car is more expensive than mine.
A. My car is as expensive as hers.
B. My car isn’t as expensive as hers.
C. My car isn’t as expensive as hers car.
D. My car is more expensive than hers.
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37. We live abroad. It is important for us to create a balance between being open sociably and keeping
our own values personally.
A. We live abroad, it is important for us to create a balance between being open sociably and
keeping our own values personally.
B. The moment we will live abroad, it is important for us to create a balance between being
open sociably and keeping your own values personally.
C. When living abroad, it is important for us to create a balance between being open sociably
and keeping our own values personally.
D. Although we live abroad, it is important for us to create a balance between being open sociably
and keeping your own values personally.
38. The students may be intelligent. They will not get used to dealing with practical situations.
A. The students may be too intelligent to get used to dealing with practical situations.
B. Intelligent as they may be, the students will not get used to dealing with practical situations.
C. Intelligent as may be the students, they will get used to dealing with practical situations.
D. The students will get used to dealing with practical situations although they are intelligent.
39. Anne jogs every morning. It is very good for her health.
A. Anne jogs every morning and is very good for her health.
B. Anne jogs every morning, which is very good for her health.
C. Anne jogs every morning and then it is very good for her health.
D. Anne jogs every morning that it is very good for her health.
40. We didn‘t want to spend a lot of money. We stayed in a cheap hotel.
A. Rather than spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel.
B. In spite of spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel.
C. We stayed in a cheap hotel, but we had to spend a lot of money.
D. We didn‘t stay in a cheap hotel as we had a lot of money to spend.
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Living in a city has a number of drawbacks. Firstly, there is the problem of traffic (1) ___ and traffic
accidents. The increase in population and the increasing number of vehicles have (2) ______ many
accidents to happen every day. Secondly, air pollution (3) _______ affects people’s health, and is also
has a bad (4) _____ on the environment. More and more city dwellers suffer from coughing or
breathing problems. Thirdly, the city is noisy, even at night. Noise pollution comes from the traffic
and from construction sites. Buildings are always being knocked down and rebuilt. These factors
contribute to making city life (5) ___ difficult for its residents.
1. A. calm B. jams C. light D. legacy
2. A. caused B. made C. done D. got
3. A. actively B. negatively C. positively D. weakly
4. A. pressure B. consequence C. influence D. result
5. A. mostly B. very C. much D. more
In the early 17th century, most of the southern region of Vietnam was nearly uninhabited and in the
position of Ho Chi Minh City, there was a small village formed with a few residents. However, thanks
to its advantage in location, the town grew both economically and politically. By the 19th century, this
had become a cultural hub of the South as well as an important trading center of the country.
You might not know that there was a time Saigon was referred to as the Pearl of the Far East. Sadly,
having been through various occurrences and two disastrous wars has stunted the city’s development.
Only after the political instabilities had settled, Saigon recovered miraculously and maintained its
leading position in terms of both the economics and culture. Officially named as Ho Chi Minh City,
Saigon today has 22 districts in total and attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists annually.
8. The word “occurrences” is closest in meaning to __________.
A. situations B. adventures C. incidents D. affairs
9. What is the best title of the passage?
A. Saigon: Lost and Found
B. Saigon: Then and Now
C. Saigon: Now and Then
D. Saigon: Hub of the South East Vietnam
10. According to the passage, Saigon was __________ in the early 17th century.
A. a financial center B. an uninhabited region
C. a small village D. an important city
11. What happened with Saigon in the 19th century?
A. It became popular all over Asia.
B. It became a cultural hub of the South and an important trading center of Vienam.
C. It became the most important trading center in the world.
D. It was no longer visited by international tourists.
12. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. In the early 17th century, there were only a few residents living on the position of Saigon.
B. The location of Saigon helped the town develop its economy and politics.
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C. Saigon was once referred as the Pearl of the Far East.
D. Saigon had recovered and held its leading position before the political instabilities settled.
13. Chinese Painting became popularly around 581 AD since more and more people began
A B C
to appreciate its beauty.
D
14. In order that promote the development of the craft village, more support from local authorities
A B C
is needed.
D
15. Careful planning is very important to help craft villages growing and flourish to attract
A B
more tourists to the country.
C D
16. Doctor: “Good morning. What can I do for you?”
Patient: “Good morning ____________”
A. I am fine. Thank you. B. I feel very bored.
C. I have got a bad cough D. I want to know it, too.
17. - “Do you know an apple a day can help you keep fit, build healthy bones and prevent disease like
cancer?”
- “Wow! ____________”
A. I would love to. B. It’s a good idea.
C. That’s incredible. D. You must like apple.
18. A. enthusiast B. category C. household D. conical
19. A. disaster B. bamboo C. habitat D. curriculum
20. I wish that he _________ to me about his living conditions.
A. will never lie B. would lie never C. would never lie D. could never lie
21. I was surprised _________ what happened at the end of the film.
A. finding out B. in finding out C. to find out D. that I found out
22. It’s _________ that you should follow a regular training programme.
A. pleasant B. confident C. conscious D. essential
23. The doctor suggested I _________ more exercise to keep my blood pressure down.
A. do B. to do C. doing D. could do
24. Giving lucky money to children and the elderly is one of the most common _________ during the
Lunar New Year.
A. behaviors B. habits C. events D. practices
25. Son Doong Cave will be _________ ruins if the cable car system is constructed.
A. in B. at C. on D. out
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26. In the 17 century, the Viet people _________ the temple tower, calling it Thien Y Thanh Mau
Tower.
A. got into B. took over C. looked after D. put up
27. The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is a _________ that consists of royal palaces and
monuments.
A. complex B. structure C. setting D. measure
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28. The tram’s clanging sounds have gone deep into the _________ of Hanoians.
A. minds and souls B. hearts and minds
C. hearts and bodies D. bodies and spirits
29. A. attraction B. surface C. lacquerware D. artisan
30. A. bank B. travel C. delay D. magnificent
31. My husband willingly helps me do the chores at weekends so that I can have more time to relax.
A. eagerly B. reluctantly C. agreeably D. readily
32. In my family, my mother always does the cooking and shopping, my father has responsibility for-
mending things, especially electrical devices.
A. impairing B. fixing C. repairing D. curing
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is dosest in meaning to each of the
33. We had better leave him a note because it is possible they will arrive late.
A. We had better leave him a note in case they may arrive late.
B. We had better leave him a note in case they will arrive late.
C. e had better leave him a note in case they are likely to arrive late.
D. We had better leave him a note in case they arrive late.
34. “It would be a good idea that we should try to get local support for the new motorway”, said Joe.
A. Joe suggested that they try to get local support for the new motorway.
B. Joe claimed we should try to get local support for the new motorway.
C. Joe suggested they should try getting local support for the new motorway.
D. Joe wanted to know why they shouldn't try getting local support for the new motorway.
35. However hard Tim tried to win the contest, he didn't succeed.
A. No matter how hard Tim tried to win the contest, he didn't succeed.
B. Tim tried to win the contest and succeeded.
C. Although Tim tried hard to win the contest but he didn't succeed.
D. It was hard for Tim to win the contest because he never succeeded.
36. You needn't have bought too much food.
A. It is not necessary for you to buy too much food.
B. You bought too much food, which was not necessary.
C. You have bought too much food that I don't need.
D. There is no need for you to buy too much food.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in
37. You have just passed your final examination. This makes your parents happy.
A. Having just passed your final examination making your parents happy.
B. You have just passed your final examination makes your parents happy.
C. That you have just passed your final examination makes your parents happy.
D. You have just passed your final examination which it makes your parents happy.
38. Overeating is a cause of several deadly diseases. Physical inactivity is another cause of several
deadly diseases.
A. Overeating and physical inactivity are caused by several deadly diseases.
B. Not only overeating but also physical inactivity may lead to several deadly diseases.
C. Both overeating and physical inactivity result from several deadly diseases.
D. Apart from physical activities, eating too much also contributes to several deadly diseases.
39. I went to the supermarket. I wanted to buy food for the whole week.
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A. The food for the whole week was not enough so I went to the supermarket.
B. In order to go to the supermarket, I wanted to buy food for the whole week.
C. I went to the supermarket to buy food for the whole week.
D. For the food to be bought for the whole week, I went to the supermarket.
40. Drinking wine is a very bad habit. You had better get rid of it immediately.
A. You should get rid of the habit of drinking wine immediately and you will see how bad it is.
B. Because drinking wine is a very bad habit, you should get rid of it immediately.
C. Stop drinking wine and it will soon become your bad habit.
D. If you stop drinking wine immediately, it will have a bad effect on your health.
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village.
(5)_________ the houses, the shops and restaurants, there is a luxury hotel, which seems, at high tide,
almost to float on the water.
6. Mother Teresa devoted herself to caring for the sick and the poor.
A. spent B. contributed C. gave up D. dedicated
7. Our top priority is to clean and protect the environment in our neighbourhood.
A. hobby B. job C. preference D. idea
In the past, getting recipes and cooking tips was a complicated process. A person had to go to the
store and buy a cook book, or get recipes from friends. Fortunately, the Internet has changed all that.
Now, if you want to find a recipe for lasagne or Cobb salad, you just search online. It couldn’t be
simpler.
Cooking blogs are a great source of information because they are free and there are so many of
them. They are also nice because they give all different kinds of ideas. The problems with blogs is
that because we don’t know who is writing them, we need to use with caution. When you are looking
at a new blog, you don’t know if the writer knows what he or she is talking about.
We’d like to introduce two popular cooking blogs. The first is called Smitten Kitchen. This website
is run by a family living in New York City. It focuses on food that doesn’t require many ingredients.
If you want to make food that is simple but wonderful, then this is the site for you. It offers hundreds
and hundreds of recipes, divided into categories. You will be amazed at how many there are.
Wednesday Chef is another great cooking blog. It is run by a writer who lives in Berlin. This blog
also offers many recipes, along with recommendations for great restaurants in Berlin, and advice for
people who want to start their own blogs. Wednesday Chef has great pictures of its food, as well as
interesting pictures of Berlin. The blog got its name because in the past, newspapers published their
food articles on Wednesdays.
There are a lot of cooking blogs on the Internet, and most of them are pretty good. Go online and
check some of them out. You might be surprised at how much they can help you improve your
cooking.
8. How did Wednesday Chef get its name?
A. The writer posts recipes on Wednesdays.
B. The writer only cooks on Wednesdays.
C. The writer was born on a Wednesday.
D. Newspapers used to publish food articles on Wednesdays.
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9. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of cooking blogs?
A. There are many of them.
B. Everyone who writes them is an expert.
C. They are free.
D. They give a lot of different ideas.
10. Who runs the blog Smitten Kitchen?
A. A family in New York. B. A woman in New York.
C. A family in Berlin. D. A woman in Berlin.
11. What does the passage say about Smitten Kitchen?
A. It only gives recipes on Italian food.
B. It focuses on simple recipes.
C. It only offers a few recipes.
D. Most of the food on that blog is hard to make.
12. Why should we be careful when we are looking at new blogs?
A. We don’t know who the writers are.
B. Most new blogs are terrible.
C. The recipes on new blogs are usually hard to make.
D. They charge you some fees to get the recipes.
13. The room is such dirty that it needs cleaning immediately.
A B C D
14. My father, that has a special craze for cars, has just bought another sports car.
A B C D
15. A lot of articles about the environment have written by my classmates.
A B C D
16. - “Do you think you’ll get better?”
- “_________”
A. I know so. B. I think not.
C. Well, I hope so. D. Yes, that’s right.
17. - “I don’t think we should exercise late at night”
- “_________”
A. So do I. B. I think so, too.
C. Neither do I. D. I don’t neither.
18. A. apology B. canoeing C. industry D. disaster
19. A. interview B. shortage C. applicant D. supportive
20. Did you forget your purse ________ purpose so you wouldn’t have to pay?
A. on B. of C. in D. for
21. He was sentenced to ten years in prison on charges of drug ________.
A. charging B. stealing C. trafficking D. trading
22. In recent years, there has been thousands of victims of sexual and physical ________.
A. sentence B. crime C. abuse D. conduct
23. Harrison’s greatest attribute is his ability to work ________ pressure.
A. within B. under C. in D. on
24. My parents always criticize me for not getting good grades at school. I wish they put themselves
in my ________.
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A. pants B. legs C. hands D. shoes
25. He wondered ________ to tell the news to his parents.
A. why B. how C. what D. which
26. He ________ a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems in 1951.
A. forced B. sent C. took D. gained
27. “You must come to my party,” she told me.
A. She told me I come to her party. B. She told me to come her party.
C. She told me I had to come to her party. D. She told me I came to her party.
28. Thousands of acres of forest are being cut down every year and the ________ of many animals
are being destroyed.
A. natural resources B. natural habitats
C. ways of life D. living surroundings
29. A. chair B. cheap C. chemist D. child
30. A. easy B. head C. heavy D. weather
31. Compound exercise can increase strength and size far more effectively than isolation exercise.
A. Light B. Heavy C. Mixed D. Single
32. Care is also needed so that inner body parts (lungs, heart, liver, etc.) are not touched by the
needles.
A. external B. foreign C. superficial D. visible
33. She broke down the moment she heard the news.
A. She was broken down for a moment when she heard the news.
B. She broke her leg when she heard the news.
C. On hearing the news, she broke down.
D. When she heard the news, she was broken down.
34. The doctor told him not to talk during the meditation.
A. He was told by the doctor not to talk during the meditation.
B. He has been told by the doctor not to talk during the meditation.
C. He is told by the doctor not to talk during the meditation.
D. He was being told by the doctor not to talk during the meditation.
35. I had no sooner got to know my neighbors than they moved away.
A. Soon after I got to know my new neighbors, I stopped having contact with them.
B. If my new neighbors had stayed longer, I would have got to know them better.
C. Once I had got used to my new neighbors, they moved somewhere else.
D. Hardly had I become acquainted with my new neighbors when they went somewhere else to live.
36. He didn't eat anything but small pieces of bread and butter.
A. He ate small pieces of bread and butter but didn't like them.
B. He only ate some small pieces of bread and butter.
C. He didn't eat anything, not even the bread and butter.
D. He didn't touch the bread and butter, but he ate other things.
37. Susan didn't apply for the summer job in the bank. She now regrets it.
A. Susan wishes that she applied for the summer job in the bank.
B. Susan felt regret because she didn't apply for the summer job in the bank.
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C. If only Susan didn't apply for the summer job in the bank.
D. Susan wishes that she had applied for the summer job in the bank.
38. It is a basic requirement in the modern world to be able to deal with figures.
A. Dealing with the modern world requires a basic knowledge of figures.
B. Being able to deal with figures is a basic requirement in the modern world.
C. The world requires us to have a basic understanding of figures.
D. Dealing with figures requires a basic knowledge of the modern world.
39. The storm was so great. Many families had to be evacuated to safer parts of the city.
A. Although the storm was not great, many families had to be evacuated to safer parts of the city.
B. So great was the storm that many families had to be evacuated to safer parts of the city.
C. Many families had to be evacuated to safer parts of the city in spite of the great storm.
D. It was so a great storm that many families had to be evacuated to safer parts of the city.
40. She behaved in a very strange way. That surprised me a lot.
A. Her behaviour was a very strange thing, that surprised me most.
B. She behaved very strangely, which surprised me very much.
C. What almost surprised me was the strange way she behaved.
D. I was almost not surprised by her strange behaviour.
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Environmental pollution is a term that refers to all the (1)_________ by which man pollutes his
surroundings. Man dirties the air with gases and smoke, (2)________ the water with chemicals and
other substances, and damages the soil with too many fertilizers and (3)________. Man also pollutes
his surroundings in various other ways. Environmental pollution is one of the most serious problems
facing mankind today. Air, water, and soil are necessary to the survival of all living things. Badly
polluted air can cause illness, and (4)_____ death. Polluted water kills fish and other marine life.
Pollution of soil (5)______ the amount of land that is available for growing food. Environmental
pollution also brings ugliness to man’s naturally beautiful world.
1. A. paths B. ways C. streets D. roads
2. A. damages B. provides C. contaminates D. supplies
3. A. pollution B. substances C. pesticides D. dirty
4. A. so B. moreover C. even D. therefore
5. A. grows B. makes up C. increases D. reduces
6. This year, more girls enrolled on courses in art and design.
A. avoided B. inserted C. erased D. enlisted
7. In some rural areas, women and girls are forced to do most of the housework.
A. invited B. encouraged C. made D. contributed
THE VANISHING INVENTION
In 1998, a Valencian professor made an amazing claim. Professor Antonio Cervilla discovered
how to use water as a substitute for petrol. The scientist said that you could drive from Bilbao to
Valencia on just half a litre of water. His invention uses a molybdenum compound to break down
water into hydrogen and oxygen. Unlike other methods, no electricity is required and the reaction
happens at atmospheric temperature. This impressive technology is based on the way plant enzymes
break down water. The use of molybdenum is the perfect choice because, although rare, it is cheap
and found all around the planet.
Since the claims were made, nothing more has been heard about this fabulous technology. There
is no explanation for the disappearance anywhere on the Internet, apart from a list of similar inventions
which have also vanished. An inventor from the Philippines called Daniel Dingel developed a water-
fuelled car but was arrested and sentenced to 20 years in prison. If this technology were to become
widely available, it would prove disastrous for petrol station owners and would also save the planet
from the impending environmental catastrophes.
(Source: blip://www.autoenglish.org)
8. The word “substitute” in the passage is closest in meaning to _________.
A. addition B. alternative C. imitation D. solution
9. Which of the following is NOT true about Cervilla’s invention?
A. It happens at atmospheric temperature.
B. It imitates something in nature.
C. It requires no electricity.
D. It uses enzymes to break down water.
10. The word “it” in the passage refers to _________.
A. enzyme B. molybdenum C. petrol D. water
11. The word “vanished” in the passage is opposite in meaning to _________.
A. appeared B. produced C. introduced D. invented
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12. It is stated in the passage that water-fuelled cars may contribute to
A. save energy B. save environment
C. save money D. save time
13. Lan often arrives at the office at nine o’clock, but because the storm, she was late this morning.
A B C D
14. He never goes home before he will finish his work.
A B C D
15. The sun is so bright for us to look directly.
A B C D
16. - “Well, I think volunteering will bring some useful experience for our future job.”
- “________”
A. That’s also what I think. B. I’m sorry, but I have to agree.
C. I don’t think so, either. D. That’s unbelievable.
17. - “Let’s open a small craft store to raise money for the poor villagers!”
- “________”
A. That’s a good idea! B. Thanks, I can manage.
C. No problem. D. That’s the way it is.
18. A. afford B. traveller C. wildlife D. passport
19. A. resort B. expedition C. environment D. affordable
20. While many teachers spend some class time teaching ________ skills, students often need more
social skills.
A. study B. studied C. study’s D. studies
21. By the age of 15, teenagers are better able to ________ a more demanding curriculum.
A. solve B. operate C. handle D. deal
22. Tom told us that sometimes he had difficulty ________ his feelings.
A. expressing B. communicating C. sending D. talking
23. My closest friend is not very ________ and she likes having a small friend group but I like talking
with a lot of people and hanging out.
A. society B. sociable C. social D. socialistic
24. Ann was raised to be very ________ on her parents, and she was ________ that she wouldn’t be
able to live on her own afterwards.
A. dependent – worry B. dependent – worried
C. independent – worry D. independent – worried
25. The advice columnist said, “It sounds like the problem is not your appearance but the ________
you see yourself.”
A. route B. distance C. way D. behaviour
26. Miss Hoa said that unsuccessful test takers didn’t know ______ the questions came from.
A. when B. where C. what D. why
27. I want to talk to my teacher about my problems, but I have no idea ________ to start or ________
to talk to him.
A. what – where B. where – who C. why – whom D. where – how
28. Mr. Tan told us that the kids who ________ in tests often ________ the other were lucky.
A. succeed – thought B. succeed – had though
C. didn’t succeed – were thinking D. didn’t succeed – thought
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29. A. jumped B. worked C. picked D. smiled
30. A. depends B. parents C. years D. temples
31. Global warming may lead to many negative changes, including harsher weather conditions.
A. more unbearable B. milder C. more extreme D. more serious
32. The physical therapy helped Jim overcome his fear of height.
A. overwhelm B. control C. neglect D. conquer
33. Some of the people can't find a seat in the concert hall.
A. There weren't enough seats for all the people in the concert hall.
B. There weren't enough seats even for some people in the concert hall.
C. There were enough seats for some people in the concert hall.
D. There are some people without a seat in the concert hall.
34. That car isn't beyond my means.
A. I am really interested in that car.
B. That car is too expensive for me to buy.
C. That car is cheap enough for me to buy.
D. I really do not like that car.
35. It is open to question as to whether my sister, Linda, will get the job.
A. My sister, Linda, is being interviewed for the job.
B. It is not certain that my sister, Linda, will get the job.
C. The question is whether my sister, Linda, will get the job or not.
D. If my sister, Linda, could answer the question, she would get the job
36. My father likes nothing better than playing football in his free time.
A. My father doesn't like playing football in his free time.
B. My father prefers playing football with his friends after work.
C. Playing football is my father’s favourite enjoyment in his free time.
D. My father not only likes football but also other sports in his free time.
37. Housewives do not have to spend a lot of time doing housework any more.
A. Housework will never be done by housewives any more.
B. Housewives have to spend more and more time to do housework.
C. Never have housewives spent as much time doing housework as they do now.
D. No longer do housewives have to spend a lot of time doing housework.
38. The Prime Minister failed to explain the cause of the economic crisis. He did not offer
any solutions.
A. Although the Prime Minister explained the cause of the economic crisis, he failed to offer
any solutions.
B. Not only did the Prime Minister explain the cause of the economic crisis, but he also
offered solutions.
C. The Prime Minister offered some solutions based on the explanation of the cause of the
economic crisis.
D. The Prime Minister didn't explain the cause of the economic crisis, nor did he offer any solutions.
39. The boy was very bright. He could solve all the math problems guickly.
A. He was such bright boy that he could solve all the math problems guickly.
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B. The boy was very bright that he could solve all the math problems quickly.
C. He was so bright a boy that he could solve all the math problems quickly.
D. Such bright was the boy that he could solve all the math problems guickly.
40. He didn't go to his friend's wedding party. She felt so sad.
A. He was sad because his friend didn't go to his wedding party.
B. He didn't go to his friend's wedding party, which made her feel sad.
C. He didn't go to his friend's wedding party because she was sad.
D. She didn't care about whether he came to her wedding party or not.
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Living in Vietnam today (1)___________ greatly from the lifestyle of 100 years ago. People in the
past mainly worked in agriculture (2)___________ today there are significantly less people working
in this sector of the economy. These days, by comparison, people are more likely to be employed in
manufacturing and tourism than in the rice fields. Moreover, Vietnam, which was (3)___________
agrarian, is transforming into an entirely different country. While agriculture is still an important
component of the Vietnamese economy, other enterprises are (4)___________ an increasing amount
of economic activity.
However, along with the differences, similarities also exist. The people of Vietnam have retained
many of the characteristics of their forefathers. The Vietnamese people are as friendly today as they
were in the past. This is best exemplified in the way they welcome foreigners (5)__________ their
unique country. Moreover, the resilience and determination of the people of Vietnam has not changed.
The Vietnamese work collectively and happily towards the development of their country.
1. A. compares B. differs C. becomes D. offers
2. A. however B. therefore C. whereas D. when
3. A. traditionally B. gradually C. occasionally D. presently
4. A. grasping for B. holding for C. making up for D. accounting for
5. A. on B. at C. to D. for
6. Both male and female students in my class perform very well.
A. assign B. work C. communicate D. entertain
7. Mary people in our country still think married women shouldn’t pursue a career.
A. attempt B. attach C. achieve D. want
Mexico City is growing quickly. In 1970, the city had about 9 million people. Now it has over 17
million. All these people are causing problems for the city. There are not enough jobs. Also, there is
not enough housing. Large families have to live together in small homes. Many homes do not have
water. They also do not have bathrooms or electricity. The Mexican government is worried about all
these problems. It is working hard to make life better in the city.
Why is Mexico City growing so fast? Where are all these people coming from? They are coming
to the city from the country. Life is hard on the farms in Mexico. Most people on farms have to live a
very simple life. They have no extra money for modern things. People think life in the city must be
better. So they leave their farms and move to Mexico City.
All around the world, large cities have the same problems. One of them is air pollution. Mexico
City has pad air. It is dirty and unhealthy. Cars are one reason for the dirty air. Many Mexicans now
own their own cars and drive in the city. The factories in the area also cause air pollution. These
factories put a lot of smoke into the air. It is not easy to clean up the air in a large city. The government
has to make new laws, and everyone has to help.
8. Why cars are a reason for air pollution?
A. Mexico City has pad air
B. Many Mexicans have their own cars and drive in the city now.
C. Factories put a lot of smoke into the air.
D. Price of cars is cheap.
9. What do government have to do to make air cleaner?
A. Increase in car tax.
B. Making new laws
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C. Forcing factories to stop putting smoke into air
D. Ban driving in the city.
10. Now, the Mexico’s population is ________.
A. nearly twice as many as one in 1970.
B. more than half of one in 1970.
C. less than twice times in 1970.
D. less than in 1970
11. What is Mexican government doing to make life better in the city?
A. It is worried about all problems B. It supplies more electricity
C. It offers more jobs D. It is working hard
12. Why do most people on farms have to live a very simple life?
A. Their life is hard on farms.
B. Life in the city is better.
C. They leave their farms and move to Mexico City.
D. They cannot make money.
13. When he will return, I’ll give him the key.
A B C D
14. Neither he nor I are going to attend the meeting.
A B C D
15. Jimmy keeps working in spite of he feeling unwell.
A B C D
16. Pean: “Are you a good ambassador for our country’s tourism industry?”
Tina: “_______________”
A. Tourism industry really needs good ambassadors.
B. I hope so. I’ve always tried to get more people to know about tourist destinations in our country.
C. A number of people have been chosen is tourism ambassadors.
D. Tourism ambassadors really need to be good at communication skills.
17. Nick: “Which places in our country do visitors enjoy visiting the most?”
Sara: “_______________”
A. It depends. Foreign visitors often like places such as Sa Pa or Ha Long Bay.
B. Our country is famous for many tourist attractions and friendly people
C. Not all visitors are well-informed about places of attraction.
D. Tourism industry needs to work harder to boost the tourist destinations.
18. A. developer B. responsible C. participate D. individual
19. A. dramatically B. relation C. drastically D. advantage
20. We were delayed _______ an accident.
A. because of B. because C. although D. in spite of
21. Don’t answer the door until I _______ back
A. come B. had come C. came D. will come
22. Jack _______ for not phoning Anna earlier.
A. said B. apologized C. regretted D. invited
23. I can’t print out the letter _______ my computer isn’t working.
A. because of B. although C. because D. in spite of
24. A lot of rice _______ in South - East Asia today.
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A. is grown B. grow C. growing D. grew
25. If only you _______ how I feel about you.
A. can understand B. Understand
C. understood D. would be understood
26. _______ is the existence of a wide variety of plant and animal species living in the natural
environment.
A. Biodiversity B. Globe C. Individual D. conservation
27. The notice _______ “No smoking in this area”
A. speaks B. says C. describes D. tells
28. If you hadn’t spent so much time making up, we _______ there by now.
A. would have been B. had been
C. will be D. would be
29. A. education B. graduate C. individual D. confident
30. A. embarrassed B. awareness C. abandoned D. captain
32. Care is also needed so that inner body parts (lungs, heart, liver, etc.) are not touched by the needles.
33. At no time did the two sides look likely to reach an agreement.
A. The two sides had no time to reach an agreement.
B. The two sides never looked likely to reach an agreement.
C. If the two sides had had more time, they would have reached an agreement.
D. The two sides would never like to reach an agreement.
34. The movie bears little resemblance to the original novel.
A. The movie is very similar to the original novel.
B. The movie is quite different from the original novel.
C. The movie and the original novel resemble in many ways.
D. The movie and the original novel differ in some ways.
35. The film bears little resemblance to the original novel.
A. The film and the original novel resemble in many ways.
B. The film is very similar to the original novel.
C. The film and the original novel differ in some ways.
D. The film is completely different from the original novel.
36. My friend, David, finds it difficult to pick up food with chopsticks.
A. My friend, David, doesn’t feel like picking up food with chopsticks.
B. My friend, David, can’t find chopsticks to pick up food.
C. My friend, David, didn’t used to pick up food with chopsticks.
D. My friend, David, is not used to picking up food with chopsticks.
37. Domestic cats enjoy playing and sitting in the sun. Cats in the wild like doing so.
A. Domestic cats enjoy playing and sitting in the sun the sun and so cats in the wild do.
B. Domestic cats enjoy playing and sitting in the sun and so do cats in the wild.
C. Domestic cats enjoy playing and sitting in the sun and cats in the wild do so too.
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D. Domestic cats enjoy playing and sitting in the sun and so cats do in the wild.
38. I owed Bill a favor. I agreed to help him.
A. I only agreed to help Bill because I owed him some money.
B. If I hadn't owed Bill a favor, I would have agreed to help him.
C. It was only because I owed Bill a favor that I agreed to help him.
D. Although I owed Bill a favor, I agreed to help him.
39. The weather was very hot. The children continued playing football in the schoolyard.
A. Because of the weather was hot, the children continued playing football in the schoolyard.
B. Because the hot weather, the children continued playing football in the schoolyard.
C. In spite of the hot weather, the children continued playing football in the schoolyard.
D. Despite the weather was hot, the children continued playing football in the schoolyard.
40. Ms. Minh is very happy. Her daughter won the first prize of the dancing contest.
A. Ms. Minh is very happy, that is her daughter won the first prize of the dancing contest.
B. Ms. Minh with her daughter won the first prize of the dancing contest, who is very happy.
C. Ms. Minh, whose daughter won the first prize of the dancing contest, is very happy.
D. Ms. Minh’s daughter, who won the first prize of the dancing contest, is very happy.
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The most famous diary in English was written by Samuel Pepys. It gives a detailed and interesting
(1)_________ of everyday life in England between 1660 and 1669. Pepys wrote about important news
stories of the time, like diseases, an enemy navy (2)_________ up the river Thames, and the Great
Fire of London.
He also wrote about himself, even about his faults – he often slept during church or (3)_________
at the pretty girls. He described his home life- a quarrel with his wife and how they became friends
again, his worry about her illness. Pepys liked not only books, but also music, the theater, card
(4)_________, and parties with good food and plenty of fun. Pepys was a busy man who had many
important jobs. He was Member of Parliament and president of the Royal Society. He is also
(5)_________ for his work for the British Navy.
1. A. description B. letter C. notice D. report
2. A. driving B. flying C. running D. sailing
3. A. looked B. prayed C. talked D. said
4. A. battles B. games C. matches D. plays
5. A. received B. remembered C. reminded D. reported
6. Some of WWF’s missions are: conserving the world’s biological diversity, ensuring the use of-
renewable natural resources, and promoting the reduction of pollution.
A. jobs B. careers C. tasks D. actions
7. Air pollution is a consequence of fossil fuel burning by motor vehicles, factories, aircraft and-
rockets.
A. product B. example C. harm D. result
Education System of Vietnam in the past
Because of 1,000 years under the control of China, there were no records which indicated a formal
education system in Vietnam. In 939, Emperor Ngo Quyen expelled the Chinese invaders and declared
Vietnamese independence. But the first two dynasties, Ngo and Dinh, did not last so long, and were
busy with the national defense, so the education was just in pagodas. Ly Cong Uan, the founder king
of the Ly dynasty had been educated in a pagoda.
To the Ly dynasty, the fundamental educational system was officially improved. King Ly Thanh
Tong established the Temple of Literature at the ancient Capital of Thang Long to encourage people
to appreciate the education. In 1075, the first exam was done by the order of King Ly Nhan Tong to
select scholars for the office and the later year, 1076, the Imperial Academy, the first university in
Vietnam’s history, was set up for the education of sons of royalty and other high-ranking officials.
There were also many private classes taught by prominent scholars such as Chu Van An, Le Quy
Don, Nguyen Binh Khiem, Phung Khac Khoan, Vo Truong Toan... The students would only study
literature and ancient history of China, and Vietnam for entirety of their schooling. Later on, the Public
Administration curriculum was finally added to the programme. When the Ho Royal family ruled the
country, students were taught simple mathematics.
From 1918 to 1945, Vietnam’s education programme adopted the western education system with
three levels: elementary, high school, and college. At all levels, from 1945 the Vietnamese national
language is officially used. Students have the opportunity to learn literature, history, philosophy, law,
science, math, medicine and other languages.
8. In the past, students mostly learned _________.
A. the ways to rule the country
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B. literature and ancient history
C. public administration
D. science subjects and mathematics
9. In the 10th century, parents _________.
A. could send their children to pagodas to have some schooling
B. didn’t want their children go to school under the control of China
C. could let their children have a formal education
D. were too busy to send their children to school
10. All of the following were done during the Ly dynasty EXCEPT that _________.
A. the Imperial Academy was established in 1076
B. King Ly Nhan Tong ordered to hold the first exam to select scholars
C. all good students could go to the Imperial Academy
D. King Ly Thanh Tong established the Temple of Literature
11. From 1918 to 1945, Vietnam’s education system _________.
A. had a wide range of subjects at college
B. officially used the Vietnamese national language
C. was divided into three levels
D. was the same as the western education system
A. mathematics was highly developed during the Ho dynasty
B. the private classes replaced the Imperial Academy
C. education was highly appreciated during the dynasties
D. the prominent scholars such as Le Quy Don couldn’t teach at the Imperial Academy
13. My parents let me to go out without saving anything.
A B C D
14. The students were interesting in taking a trip to the National History Museum, but they
A B C
were not able to raise enough money.
D
15. George hasn’t completed the assignment yet, and Maria hasn’t too.
A B C D
16. A: “I love watching Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. What about you?”
B: “__________”
A. You’re welcome. B. Thanks, I will.
C. Me too. D. Me either.
17. A: “Guess what? Mary’s getting married next week.”
B: “__________”
A. Is she really? That’s interesting. B. What a pity!
C. Congratulations! D. Send my regards to her, will you?-
18. A. fashionable B. compliment C. suppose D. absolute
19. A. early B. winter C. people D. believe-
20. Last Wednesday witnessed a sudden drop in raw oil price.
A. significant B. gradual C. sharp D. considerable
21. It was unprofessional _________ casual clothes to the international conference.
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A. of her to wear B. for her wearing C. for her to wear D. of her wear
22. The very first metro is being built to _________ the travel demands of Saigonese.
A. solve B. make C. see D. meet
23. _________ ease traffic congestion, it is necessary to promote the development of public transport.
A. Because of B. Despite C. In order to D. Since
24. I think life today is _________ comfortable than it was in the past.
A. about as B. a lot more C. more and more D. the more
25. My friends were all extremely _________ when they heard I’d lost my job.
A. tolerant B. sympathetic C. obedient D. confident
26. Vietnamese prefer riding motorbikes _________ walking to work.
A. to B. for C. than D. rather than
27. It is hard _________ us to persuade him to believe what we said.
A. to B. of C. for D. with
28. A lot of _________ were built to solve the traffic jam problem at intersections.
A. trams B. flyovers C. skytrains D. tunnels
31. Volunteering also means getting to meet people with a similar passion.
A. alike B. identical C. common D. distinct
32. Stores everywhere compete to sell their distinctive versions of Christmas cake before the holiday.
A. different B. various C. similar D. special
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
33. Mr. Brown said to me “Make good use of your time. You won't get such an opportunity again."
A. Mr. Brown let me make use of my time, knowing that I wouldn't get such an opportunity again.
B. Mr. Brown ordered me to make good use of my time, said that I wouldn't get such an
opportunity again.
C. Mr. Brown offered me such an opportunity so that I could make good use of my time.
D. Mr. Brown advised me to make good use of my time as I wouldn't get such an opportunity again.
34. Perhaps, the violence was provoked by the fans of the visiting team.
A. It can have been the visiting team's fans that set off the violence.
B. The fans of the visiting team must have been the people who began the violence.
C. There might have been some violence caused by the visiting team's fans.
D. The fans of the visiting team should have brought about the violence.-
35. Thanks to her high grades at university, Linh is offered the position.
A. If she got high grades at university, Linh would be offered the position.
B. It was her high grades at university which offer Linh the position.
C. If she hadn’t got high grades at university, Linh would not have been offered the position.
D. If she had not got high grades at university, Linh would not be offered the position.
36. He played volleyball with his friends, then he went home.
A. After he had played volleyball with his friends, he went home.
B. He went home before he played volleyball with his friends.
C. Before he had gone home, he played volleyball with his friends.
D. After he had gone home, he played volleyball with his friends.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in
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37. The guest on our show who has won the Opera. He is the youngest professional golfer that has
won this award so far.
A. The professional golfer who has won the Opera so far is the youngest guest on our show.
B. The youngest professional golfer won the Opera so far is the guest on our show.
C. The youngest guest on our show is the professional golfer winning the Opera so far.
D. The guest on our show is the youngest professional golfer to win the Opera so far.
38. We arrived at the conference. Then we realized that our reports were still at home.
A. No sooner had we realized that our reports were at home than we arrived at the conference.
B. Only after we arrived at the conference did we realize that our reports were still at home.
C. Not until we arrived at the conference that we realized that our reports were still at home.
D. Hardly had we arrived at the conference that we realized that our reports were still at home.-
39. I did not turn on the television. I was afraid of waking the baby up.
A. I did not turn on the television for fear of waking the baby up.
B. I decided not to turn on the television in order to wake the baby up.
C. I decided to turn the television volume down to avoid waking the baby up.
D. Waking up the baby, I could not continue watching the television.
40. Fossil fuels come from dead plants and animals. These plants and animals died millions of years
ago.
A. Plants and animals that died millions of years ago become fossil fuels.
B. Fossil fuels come from plants and animals that died millions of years ago.
C. Fossil fuels were made from plants and animals that died.
D. Plants and animals died millions of years ago to become fossil fuels today.
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The Vietnamese are known to be polite, hospitable and sensitive. They have a casual and friendly
(1) _______. They regard friendship as being very important throughout one’s life. They are always
open to visits from friends. Drop-in visits are welcome. The Vietnamese are very (2) _______ to their
family.
When they (3) _______ you a gift, the Vietnamese will usually speak lightly about it. Even though
it Is an expensive gift, they may pretend it is of no great monetary value.
With 4,000 years of civilization, the Vietnamese are proud people who like to recite to a myth that
they are descendants of an angel and a dragon.
If you happen to be in their homes at meal time, the Vietnamese will probably invite you to sit down
and share whatever food is (4) _______. Let them know that you enjoy their food is one way in
successfully building a better relationship with them.
When they invite you to their homes for a meal, celebration, or special occasion, some (5) _______
- usually food, fruits, chocolate or liquors - should be offered to the host’s family.
1. A. tradition B. feature C. culture D. manner
2. A. closed B. closing C. close D. being closed
3. A. offer B. carry C. send D. sell
4. A. good B. present C. available D. delicious
5. A. gifts B. invitations C. offers D. situations
6. Men should share household chores with women in their families.
A. cover B. finish C. take D. split
7. The Government has raised the national minimum wage?
A. bonus B. expense C. waste D. pay
All over the world, all different cultures created interesting processed meat products, and one of
the most popular is undoubtedly sausage.
To begin with, sausage making may be considered disgusting as it deals with using various animal
parts. Since meat is ground up, certain cuts and parts of an animal that wouldn’t be served in their
original forms can be used. Literally, this means animal parts such as noses, ears, and other less
appetizing areas of an animal’s body. Very often, the ground up meat and flesh is mixed with a certain
percentage of fat, along with spices and other fillers. After being mixed well, this meat mixture is then
stuffed into the cleaned intestines of the animal, which are then sealed at both ends. The result is
sausage.
The meats used in sausages come from a variety of animals, although beef and pork are by far the
favourites. In some cultures, sausage made from the meat of horses is considered a delicacy. When
sausages are cooked, the cooking process sometimes adds to the flavour. While boiling is probably
the simplest method, smoking sausages will add a lot of smoky flavour.
Next time you bite into a sausage, it is probably best not to think too much about how it became
the tasty thing you are eating. After all, you don’t want to ruin a good snack.
8. What are by far the favourite meats for making sausages?
A. Chicken B. Horse meat C. Cuts of lamb D. Beef and pork
9. What is the simplest method of cooking sausages?
A. Grilling B. Smoking C. Boiling D. Baking
10. What won’t be served in their original forms?
A. Certain cuts and parts of animals B. Spices and fillers
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C. Sausages of all types D. Intestines of an animal
11. What advice is given in the passage?
A. Be careful when making sausages.
B. Don’t think too much about what you are eating when eating sausages.
C. Try not to use too much fat in the meat mixture when making sausages.
D. Make sure intestines are cleaned before packing with meat.
12. Where is the mixture of meat placed?
A. Inside a plastic package B. Inside a cleaned intestine
C. Inside a refrigerator D. Inside a metal container
13. What would happen if the temperature is warmer?
A B C D
14. The jacket with three differently colors belongs to Hai, my brother.
A B C D
15. I often spend some money each month, about $ 50, to buy books on economics.
A B C D
B: “___________”
C. What a shame, I will. D. How come’?
17. - “___________”
- “It means go very quickly”.
C. What does “rush” mean? D. What is the equivalent of “rush”?
18. A. recognize B. concentrate C. assignment D. cognitive
19. A. teenager B. vehicle C. activate D. nationwide-
environment.
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29. A. although B. ethnic C. there D. gather
30. A. author B. daughter C. taught D. laugh-
31. Much has to be done to achieve gender quality in employment opportunities.
A. attain B. obtain C. reach D. abandon
32. People have eliminated poverty and hunger in many parts of the world.
A. created B. eradicated C. phased out D. wiped out-
33. It's a waste of time asking Peter for help because he is too busy.
A. Peter is too busy that he can't help anyone.
B. You shouldn't ask Peter for help as he will refuse.
C. There's no point asking Peter for help because he is too busy.
D. It takes your time when you ask Peter for help because he is too busy
34. “I'm sorry for not keeping my promise, Mum!” said John.
A. John said he was sorry for not keeping his promise.
B. John apologized to his Mum for breaking his promise.
C. John apologized his Mum because he didn't keep his promise.
D. John felt sorry for his mum's not keeping her promise.
35. I'm sure Hoa was very happy when she passed the final exam with high marks.
A. Hoa must be very happy when she passed the final exam with high marks.
B. Hoa must have been very happy when she passed the final exam with high marks.
C. Hoa may be very happy when she passed the final exam with high marks.
D. Hoa could have been very happy when she passed the final exam with high marks.
36. I don't find it difficult to get up early in the morning.
A. It's difficult for me to get up early in the morning.
B. I'm used to getting up early in the morning.
C. I hate getting up early in the morning.
D. I used to get up early in the morning.
37. I'd like to blame you. However, I know I can't.
A. Much as I'd like to blame you, I know I can't.
B. However much would I like to blame you, I know I can't.
C. Since I know I can't, I'd like to blame you.
D. Though I wouldn't like to blame you, I know I can't
38. My brother couldn't speak a word. He could do that when he turned three.
A. Not until my brother turned three he could speak a word.
B. It was before my brother turned three that he could speak a word.
C. Not until my brother turned three could he speak a word.
D. My brother couldn't speak a word even after he turned three.
39. They had overslept, they missed the bus.
A. Having overslept so they couldn't catch the bus.
B. Though they had overslept, they didn't miss the bus.
C. As a result of having overslept, they couldn't catch the bus.
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D. If they hadn't overslept last night, they would catch the bus now.
40. Tim is studying hard. He doesn't want to fail the next exam.
A. Tim is studying hard in order that he not fail the next exam.
B. Tim is studying hard in order not to fail the next exam.
C. Tim is studying hard in order to not to fail the next exam.
D. Tim is studying hard so as to fail the next exam.
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Some years ago, my daughter was studying English at a university on the south coast. One evening
she phoned to (1) ___________ me that what she really wanted to do was a (2) ___________ round
the world, so she was looking into the possibility of working in another country. She had seen several
advertisements in the newspaper for student teachers of English abroad, and she was interested in one
in Italy, which she was desperate to visit.
She decided that this would be a good way to achieve her ambition, so she was writing to apply
(3)___________ the job. The reply (4) ___________ a long time to arrive, but eventually she received
a letter asking if she would go for an interview in London the following week. She was so excited that
she immediately got in touch with the school owner and agreed to attend the (5) ___________. She
was determined that nothing would prevent her from doing what she had set out to do.
1. A. say B. talk C. tell D. speak
2. A. picnic B. trip C. voyage D. journey
3. A. for B. with C. about D. to
4. A. was B. passed C. spent D. took
5. A. interview B. party C. job D. class
6. In the last quarter of this year, our entertainment company had a big success in signing a lot of
contracts with celebrities.
A. bargains B. agreements C. arrangements D. profits
7. “Cindy”, which originated in North California, is a popular American folk song.
A. came from B. finished C. made D. recognized
I didn’t even notice him. It was a chilly November evening in New York City, and my daughter
and I were walking up Broadway. I was thinking, “Milk, dry cleaners, home?” Was I supposed to
notice a guy sitting inside a cardboard box next to newsstand? No, but Nora did she wasn’t even four,
but she pulled at my coat sleeve and said. “That man’s cold, daddy. Can we take him home?”
I don’t remember my reply – probably something like. “That wouldn’t really be helping him”.
Maybe I made her feel better by giving her an apple. I don’t know. But I do remember a sudden heavy
feeling inside me. I had always been delighted at how much my daughter noticed in her world,
whether it was birds in flight or children playing. But now she was noticing suffering and poverty.
A few days later, I saw an article in the newspaper about volunteers who delivered meals to elderly
people. The volunteers went to a nearby school on a Sunday morning, picked up a food package, and
delivered it to an elderly person. It was quick and easy. I signed us up. Nora was excited about it. She
could understand the importance of food, so she could easily see how valuable our job was. When
Sunday came, she was ready, but I had to push myself to leave the house. On the way to school, I
fought an urge to turn back. The Sunday paper and my coffee were waiting at home. Why do this?
Still, we picked up the package and phoned the elderly person we’d been assigned. She invited us
right over. And that day Nora and I paid a visit to her depressing flat. After saying goodbye, I walked
home in tears.
Professionals call such a visit a “volunteer opportunity”. Indeed, the poverty my daughter and I
helped lessen that Sunday afternoon was not the old woman’s alone – it was in our lives, too. Nora
and I regularly serve meals to needy people and collect clothes for the homeless. Yet, as I’ve watched
her grow over these past four years, I still wonder – which of us has benefited more?
(Source: An article by Teddy Gross, Sesame Street Parents )
8. The word “depressing” in the passage is closest in meaning to ___________.
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A. in poor condition B. in good condition
C. big D. small
9. How did the writer feel after the visit to the elderly woman that Sunday?
A. He felt relaxed. B. He felt sorry for her.
C. He felt happy. D. He felt disappointed.
10. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?
A. A lesson in Caring
B. Volunteer Opportunities
C. An International Voluntary Organisation
D. A Beautiful Sunday
11. The phrase “delighted at” in the passage is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. very bored with. B. very pleased at
C. very disappointed with D. very surprised at
12. Which of the following is true about Nora, the author’s daughter?
A. She was a naughty schoolgirl.
B. She didn’t care for anyone around her.
C. She was no interested in doing charity.
D. She is over four years old now.
A B C D
A B C D
A B C D
16. - “What a meaningful thing you’ve done for your less fortunate friend, my son!”
- “_________”
A. Thanks for talking care of me, Mom.
B. What a wonderful gift you’ve made for me.
C. I don’t really care. I must go now.
D. Thank you mom that’s just a bit I can do for them
17. - “New Year is coming. I’ll repaint the house for Mrs. Poor Old Amanda.”
- “_________”
A. No, not for me. B. That would be great help.
C. It is very expensive. D. Not at all.
19. A. early B. winter C. people D. believe-
20. I ________ it to you if you told me earlier.
A. would give B. had given C. will give D. would have given
21. You had your house repaired last month, ________?
A. hadn’t you B. didn’t you C. isn’t it D. hadn’t it
22. The government ________ the earthquake victims with food, clothes and medicine.
A. carried B. offered C. gave D. provided
23. His bad exam results made his parents ________.
A. disappointment B. disappointed C. disappoint D. disappointing
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24. “Don’t forget to take ________ your shoes when you are in a Japanese house.”
A. off B. apart C. in D. up
25. The police ordered people to leave the building ________ a bomb threat.
A. in case B. because C. since D. because of
26. You should know ________ a thick good book quickly.
A. to read B. reading C. how to read D. the way for reading
27. She is disappointed at not passing the GCSE examination, but I consider she will ______ it.
A. get over B. fill in C. take after D. turn off
28. I must thank the man from ________ I got the present.
A. who B. whom C. that D. which
29. A. versatile B. slice C. sprinkle D. combine
30. A. sprinkle B. drain C. tender D. garnish
31. Many people are afraid that computers with superhuman intelligence will destroy humanity.
A. awareness B. perception C. stupidity D. wisdom
32. Speakers are too bulky. You cannot put them in your bag or your pocket.
A. giant B. heavy C. large D. tiny
33. The president offered his congratulations to the players when they won the cup.
A. The president congratulated the players on their winning the match.
B. When they won the cup, the players had been offered some congratulations from the president.
C. The president would offered the players congratulations if they won the match.
D. The president congratulated that the players had won the cup.
34. A house in that district will cost at least $100,000.
A. If you have $100,000, you can buy a house in that district.
B. You won't be able to buy a house in that district for less than $100,000.
C. You won't be able to buy a house in that district for more than $100,000.
D. $100,000 is the maximum price for a house in that district.
35. I thought he was the right person for the position, yet it turned out that he was quite useless.
A. Because I was expecting him to be incompetent, I was shocked to see him perform rather well.
B. I was mistaken about his suitability for the position since he proved rather incompetent.
C. Contrary to my initial impression, he was not totally unsuitable for the position.
D. I was right in thinking that he was totally useless for the job.
36. Susan finds it hard to get on well with her new neighbors.
A. Susan cannot live in harmony with her new neighbors.
B. Susan's new neighbors are so hard on her.
C. It is impossible for Susan to fall out with her new neighbors.
D. Because of her new neighbors, Susan cannot get on well with everyone.-
37. The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few customers.
A. In order to get more business, the new restaurant should improve its appearance.
B. If it had a few more customers, the new restaurant would look better.
C. The new restaurant would have more customers if it looked better.
D. In spite of its appearance, the new restaurant does not appear to attract much business.
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38. No one but the experts were able to realize that the painting was an imitation. It greatly resembled
the original.
A. It was hard for ordinary people to judge between the fake painting and the real one, but not for
the experts.
B. It was almost impossible for amateurs to realize that the painting was not authentic, though the
experts could judge it quite easily.
C. The painting looked so much like the authentic one that only the experts could tell it wasn't
genuine.
D. It was obvious that only a person with great talent could fake a painting so successfully.-
39. Calling Mary is pointless. Her phone runs out.
A. It is useless calling Mary because her phone runs out.
B. It's no use to call Mary because her phone runs out.
C. You need to call Mary because her phone runs out.
D. It's worth calling Mary because her phone runs out.
40. His living conditions were difficult. However, he studied very well.
A. Although he lived in difficult conditions, but he studied very well.
B. He studied very well thanks to the fact that he lived in difficult conditions.
C. Difficult as his living conditions, he studied very well.
D. He studied very well despite his difficult living conditions.
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1. The more you practise, the fluently you can speak.
A B C D
2. They stopped to work because of the hot weather.
A B C D
3. They have lived next door to us for years, therefore, we hardly ever see them.
A B C D
4. A. delighted B. helpline C. advice D. decision
5. A. classmate B. pressure C. embarrass D. missing
MOTHER TERESA
“Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.”
- Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa was the founder of the Order of the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic
congregation of women dedicated to (6)________ the poor. Considered one of the greatest
humanitarians of the 20th century, she was officially recognised as Saint Teresa of Calcutta in 2016.
Born in 1910, in Skopje, Macedonia, Mother Teresa taught in India (7)________ 17 years before
in 1946 she experienced her “call within a call” to devote herself to caring for the sick and poor.
(8)________ Teresa enjoyed teaching at the school, she was increasingly upset by the poverty
surrounding her in Calcutta: the Bengal famine of 1943 and the outbreak of Hindu/Muslim violence
in August 1946. Her order established a nursing home; centres for (9)________ blind, aged, and
disabled; and a leper colony. In 1979 she (10)________ the Nobel Peace Prize for her humanitarian
work. She died in September 1997 and was beatified in October 2003.
6. A. help B. helped C. helping D. helpful
7. A. for B. since C. after D. from
8. A. After B. Until C. Although D. Because
9. A. a B. the C. these D. those
10. A. received B. recognised C. awarded D. presented
11. A. annual B. announce C. formal D. sculpture
12. A. industry B. understand C. engineer D. competition
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined-
13. He’s a wonderful example of a kind-hearted person with good judgment.
A. inhuman B. tolerant C. generous D. sympathetic
14. The situation seemed hopeless and desperation filled them both with anger.
A. pessimistic B. pointless C. promising D. useless
Life in the big city is fast-paced, fun and exciting. There are countless job opportunities and
activities to occupy your time. However, with the good, there also comes the bad. Although the big
city has more job opportunities; there are also more people competing for a single job. This can make
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your job search frustrating. Oddly enough, you will see hundreds, if not thousands of jobs available
each week, but you still might remain unemployed, especially when the economy is down. In addition,
the cost of living is typically higher in big cities, and it can cost you an arm and a leg for a small
apartment in a decent area of the city, not to mention other costs to fulfill your basic demands.
Diversity is a good thing, but the amount of people can be a bit overwhelming if you are not
accustomed to it. There will always be crowds and always be people around. Moreover, traffic can be
a nightmare in the big city. It can get so bad that it can turn you into an evil person. If you hate driving
in traffic, then the big city life is not for you. Heavy traffic also contributes to the pollution, which is
one of the biggest disadvantages of living in the city. Obviously, our health is affected most with
certain diseases relating to respiratory system and other body parts. A lot of premature deaths are
supposed to be the result of long-term exposure to small particles. Most importantly, there is always
more crime in a big city, causing you second case your decision for living in a big city. You are much
more likely to be a victim of a crime living in a big city than in a small town.
15. What does the phrase “cost an arm and a leg” mean?
A. your legs and arms have good value
B. cost a small amount of money
C. you must work hard to earn money
D. cost a lot of money
16. In the big city, people tend to _______ when traffic is getting heavy.
A. go crazy B. get enough time to relax
C. wait a bit longer D. slow down themselves
17. While big cities have more job opportunities, it also give _______.
A. more competition for a single job
B. higher salary
C. growing economic crisis
D. greater chances of being unemployed
18. Which of the following sentences is NOT true ?
A. Pollution causes health problems.
B. Cities are always crowded.
C. It costs a lot of money to live in a big city.
D. Crime is not a serious problem in big cities.
19. According to the passage, some good things of living in the city are _______.
A. excellent educational system and recreational activities
B. excellent educational system and countless job opportunities
C. countless job opportunities and activities to occupy your time
D. a lot of kinds of entertainment and shopping centers
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined-
22. Pressure _______ children to get into top schools has reached a crisis point.
A. at B. under C. on D. with
23. Perhaps what you’re reading or hearing is boring, which makes it hard to _______ on the book or
the conversation.
A. concentrate B. rely C. depend D. notice
24. A great way to improve _______ skills is to keep trying new things.
A. reason B. reasoned C. reasoning D. reasons’
25. As children move toward _______, they are less likely to ask for advice.
A. dependent B. dependence C. independent D. independence
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26. Taking good notes _______ students to evaluate, organize and summarize information.
A. requests B. requires C. allows D. offers
27. Susan needs someone to show her how to _______ her anxiety and depressions.
A. empathise B. try C. succeed D. manage
28. Mi asked what information she _______ that assignment.
A. needs to be done B. needed doing C. need to do D. needed to do
29. My teacher told me that I _______ attend the math course for the higher level programme that I
_______ for.
A. can’t – apply B. couldn’t – apply
C. can’t – applied D. couldn’t – had applied
30. My parents asked me to find out _______ it gave you so much trouble.
A. what B. which C. why D. where
31. A: “Don’t forget to bargain when buying things in an open-air market in Vietnam”
B: “_____________”
A. I don’t agree. B. Thanks. I will.
C. Why not? D. No way!
32. A: “_____________”
B: “You’d better shake hands firmly.”
A. What topics should I talk about when I first meet a Turkish?
B. What gifts should I give to a Turkish?
C. What should I do when I first meet a Turkish?
D. What about asking a Turkish about their age?
33. She prefers going to the library to staying at home.
A. She would rather go to the library than stay at home.
B. She likes nothing better than going to the library.
C. She does not like either going to the library or staying at home.
D. She stays at home instead of going to the library.
34. “Have you heard of their marriage?”, said she.
A. She asked me if had I heard of their marriage.
B. She asked me whether I had heard of their marriage.
C. She asked me that I had heard of their marriage.
D. She asked me whether had I heard of their marriage.
35. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t open the door.
A. Although I tried very hard, I couldn’t open the door.
B. Although I tried very hard, I could open the door.
C. In spite of I tried very hard, I couldn’t open the door.
D. I couldn’t open the door even though trying very hard.
36. “You shouldn’t have told the truth, Kelly!” said Tom.
A. Tom suspected that Kelly had told the truth.
B. Tom criticized Kelly for having told the truth.
C. Tom accused Kelly of having told the truth.
D. Tom blamed Kelly for having told the truth.-
37. Everyone was watching the little dog. They were greatly amused at it.
A. Everyone felt great and amused when the little dog was watching them.
B. The little dog was watching everyone with great amusement.
C. Everyone was greatly amused at the little dog they were watching.
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D. The little dog was greatly amused by the way everyone was watching it.
38. The directors of the firm have agreed to a change in policy. It's up to us to implement it.
A. Any change in policy on the part of the firm's directors requires our approval before it can
be implemented
B. The task of putting into effect the policy changes agreed to by the firm's directors is ours.
C. The directors of the firm have decided to give the task of implementing the change in policy to us.
D. Having agreed to a change in policy, we must force the directors of the firm to implement it.
39. Many industries today use highly automated vehicles. They can drive with almost no human
intervention.
A. Although many industries today use many automated vehicles, they can drive without human
intervention.
B. Many industries today use highly automated vehicles which can drive with almost no human
intervention.
C. With almost no human intervention, many industries today can run highly automated vehicles.
D. When vehicles are highly automated in many industries, humans do not have to intervene in their
operation.
40. Many elephants are poached. Their tusks are used to make valuable ivory objects.
A. As many elephants are poached, their tusks are used to make valuable ivory objects.
B. Unless many elephants are poached, their tusks are used to make valuable ivory objects.
C. Many elephants are poached because their tusks are used to make valuable ivory objects.
D. Many elephants are poached, so their tusks are used to make valuable ivory objects.-
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1. Everyone should arrive early so that we can start the meeting at time.
A B C D
2. Mary studied very hard. Therefore, she passed the driving test easy.
A B C D
3. The woman who daughter I saw yesterday is a doctor.
A B C D
4. A. craft B. carve C. aware D. cast
5. A. evaluation B. facilitator C. guidance D. female
The increased loss of the ecosystems (6) ________ wetlands, wildlife, rainforests, coral reefs,
aquatic life forms, and grasslands are highly influenced by overpopulation. It is out of overpopulation
that activities (7) ________ as excessive agriculture, environmental pollution, and extensive land
development have become more and more intensive.
For example, rainforests originally covered 14% of the entire earth’s surface. Today, rainforest
only cover about 6% of the earth’s surface and scientists’ project it may even become (8) ________
in the next four decades judged by the current rate of vegetation removal, logging, and deforestation.
Besides, due to environmental pollution, 30% of the ocean reefs have been lost because of
acidification and global warming (9) ________ 1980. Also, (10) ________ half of the original
wetlands have been lost.
6. A. include B. including C. includes D. included
7. A. like B. such C. so D. many
8. A. more B. most C. less D. lest
9. A. in B. for C. about D. since
10. A. more than B. more C. as D. so
11. A. mischievous B. supportive C. interview D. educate
12. A. honest B. system C. subject D. polite
13. Many people who do volunteer work think they are more fortunate than others.
A. lucky B. blessed C. unlucky D. uncomfortable
14. Public service announcement is a special advertisement for the community, normally about health
or safety matters.
A. Open B. Private C. Secret D. Popular
When many people think of women in Asian culture, they think of a male dominated society where
women don’t have as many rights as their male counterparts. However, the Filipino are different.
Filipino women have always enjoyed greater equality than women in other nations in Southeast Asia.
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For starters, Filipino women today serve as heads in the family arrangement, handing the money,
acting as religious mentors and even arranging marriages for their sons and daughters. This is a sharp
contrast to women being subjugated to their husbands.
This does not mean that they have equality everywhere. In the workplace, Filipino women are paid
less and are often hired for lower positions even if they are qualified to earn more money. On the
companies.
Even though they have had a female president, involvement in politics is not considered women’s
business, and many women still hold to the tradition that a woman cannot take a higher position than
her husband. Part of this mindset is due to the effect of colonization on Filipino women.
Like women in many parts of the world, Filipino women have had to fight for their proper place in
their society. They have worked hard to extend themselves beyond the confines of their homes and
show that they have the strength and power to control business and politics.
20. Nowadays, many women are aware of gender preferences in favour of boys.
A. fail B. ignore C. deny D. acknowledge
21. With great effort, she passed the driving test at the first attempt.
A. succeeded in B. failed C. enrolled D. deferred
22. They ________ a five-day tour in Malaysia before they enjoyed the Tet festival last year.
A. had spent B. would spend C. spend D. spent
23. There has been a ________ increase in high-rise buildings over the last five years.
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A. is speaking B. considerable C. speaks D. has spoken
24. It was very ________ that a couple in the past could have about 5 to 10 children.
A. shared B. obvious C. popular D. common
25. We really like the photo ________ in the school’s 70th anniversary.
A. is speaking B. has spoken C. exhibition D. speaks
26. Ho Chi Minh City plans to use the state budget funds to build ten more flyover _______.
A. methods B. routes C. systems D. sets
27. Is that the man ________ was broken into two days ago?
A. whose house B. who’s house
C. the house of whom D. of whom the house
28. The Conical Leaf Hat is used like an umbrella to protect people ________ rain or sun.
A. about B. off C. from D. to
20. After Osama bin Laden’s death, the European countries are afraid ________ the bomb revenge.
A. of B. with C. for D. in
30. My teacher ________ writing with his left hand whenever he stands on the right of the board.
A. used B. is using C. used to D. is used to
31. Patient: “Will I get better soon?”
Doctor: “_________ Take these tablets and it should clear up in a few days.”
A. Don’t worry. B. I am sorry. C. No way. D. Not at all.
32. Patient: “Please tell me how shall I take this medicine?”
Doctor: “_________”
A. Take it home with you. B. Take it back to me.
C. Take it twice per day. D. Take as much as you can.
33. People think the Samba is the most popular dance in Brazil.
A. The Samba is thought to be the most popular dance in Brazil.
B. It is thought that the Samba was the most popular dance in Brazil.
C. It is thought that the Samba is among the most popular dances in Brazil.
D. In Brazil, the Samba is thought to be one of the most popular dances.
34. I find myself at a loss to understand Harold's behavior.
A. I lost contact with Harold, so I couldn't understand his behavior.
B. I have to lose a lot to understand Harold's behavior.
C. I understood Harold's behavior completely.
D. I find Harold's behavior quite incomprehensible.-
35. It doesn't make any difference if it rain because they will still go to the cinema.
A. So long as it doesn't rain, they will go to the cinema.
B. But for the rain, they would have gone to the cinema.
C. There is a difference between going to the cinema and staying at home.
D. Whether it rains or not, they will still go to the cinema.
36. I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.
A. I put the phone down when the boss rang back.
B. Hardly had I put the phone down when the boss rang back.
C. No sooner had I put the phone down when the boss rang back.
D. Scarcely had I put the phone down than the boss rang back.
37. She received the exam results. She immediately phoned her mom.
A. She immediately phoned her mom that she would receive the exam results.
B. No sooner had she received the exam results than she phoned her mom.
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C. No sooner had she phoned her mom than she received the exam results.
D. She received the exam results immediately after she phoned her mom.
38. She helped us a lot with our project. We couldn't continue without her.
A. Unless we had her contribution, we could continue with the project.
B. But for her contribution, we could have continued with the project.
C. If she hadn't contributed positively, we couldn't have continued with the project.
D. Provided her contribution wouldn't come, we couldn't continue with the project.-
39. The test we did yesterday was very long. It was difficult, too.
A. Not only was the test we did yesterday very long but also very difficult.
B. Not only was very long the test we did yesterday but it was also very difficult.
C. The test we did yesterday was not only very long, it was also very difficult.
D. Not only the test we did yesterday was very long but also very difficult.
40. He was suspected to have stolen two cars. The police have investigated him for days.
A. He has been investigated for days, suspected to have stolen two cars.
B. Suspecting to have stolen two cars, he has been investigated for days.
C. Having suspected to have stolen two cars, he has been investigated for days.
D. Suspected to have stolen two cars, he has been investigated for days.
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1. There are probably around 3000 languages speaking in the world.
A B C D
2. The lesson was too difficult for me to understand it.
A B C D
3. The vacation to Europe will plan carefully before the scheduled departure date.
A B C D
4. A. jumped B. traveled C. seemed D. stared
5. A. hour B. humour C. health D. happy
A job interview is a chance for you to (6) ______ that you can satisfy all the requirements of the
job you are (7) ______ for. That is why it is essential to be well-prepared for the job interview.
Preparing means knowing about the industry, the employer, and yourself. It also means paying
attention to details like personal appearance, (8) ______, and demeanour. Before the interview, you
should gather (9) ______ information about the company and the employer as you can. Not only will
you appear informed and intelligent but also you will make a decision if a job offer eventually made.
You might also want to prepare for answering questions by listing some of your attributes. Remember
that appearance is very important. Whether we like it or not, it is the first thing people notice about
us. You should match your dress to employees in the workplace (10) ______ you are applying. You
should come on time for the interview.
6. A. suggest B. prove C. offer D. recommend
7. A. applying B. asking C. begging D. requiring
8. A. punctual B. punctuality C. on time D. punctuate
9. A. so much B. too much C. as much D. as many
10. A. that B. which C. in that D. where
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position-
11. A. discover B. addition C. fantastic D. habitat
12. A. exercise B. volunteer C. calculate D. interview
14. Care is also needed so that inner body parts (lungs, heart, liver, etc.) are not touched by the-
needles.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to-
Orbis is an organisation which helps blind people of everywhere. It has built an eye hospital inside
an acroplane and flown in all over the world with an international medical team. Samantha Graham,
a fourteen-year-old schoolgirl from England went with the plane to Mongolia. Samantha tells the story
of the Eukhtuul) a young Mongolian girl.
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“Last year, when Eukhtuul was walking home school, she was attacked by boys with sticks and her
eyes were badly damaged. Dr. Duffey, an Orbis doctor, said that without an operation she would never
see again. I thought about all the things I do that she couldn’t, things like reading schoolbooks,
watching television, seeing friends, and I realised how lucky I am.”
“The Orbis team agreed to operate on Eukhtuul and I was allowed to watch, together with some
Mongolian medical student, I prayed the operation would be successful. The next day I waited
nervously with Eukhtuul while Dr. Duffey removed her bandagers. “In six months your sight will be
back to normal,” he said. Eukhtuul smiled, her mother cried, and I had to wipe away some tears, too!”
“Now Eukhtuul wants to study hard to become a doctor. Her whole future has changed, thanks to
a simple operation. We should all think more about how much our sight means to us.”
15. What information can be learned from this passage?
A. the best way of studying medicine
B. the international work of some eye doctors
C. the difficulties for blind travellers
D. the life of schoolchildren in Mongolia
6. The word “she” in the passage refers to _________.
A. the writer B. the nurse
C. Eukhtuul D. the medical student
17. After meeting Eukhtuul, Samantha felt _________.
A. angry about Eukhtuul’s experience B. grateful for her own sight
C. proud of the doctor’s skill D. surprised by Eukhtuul’s ability
18. What the result of Eukhtuul’s operation ?
A. After some time she will see an well as before
B. Before she recovers, she needs another operation
C. She can see better but can never have normal eyes
D. She can’t see perfectly again
19. What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage?
A. To describe a dangerous trip B. To explain how sight can be lost
C. To report a patient’s cure D. To warn against playing with sticks
20. It is advisable that everyone in family shares the household duties.
A. views B. ideas C. jobs D. chores
21. In the 20h century, most of the traditional attitudes to remarriage are changing.
A. conventional B. contemporary C. latest D. new
22. We turned off the radio ________ the boring program.
A. because B. because of C. however D. in spite of
23. Take the clothes ________ and hang it up before it gets wrinkled.
A. off B. on C. in D. up
24. When are you going to get the roof ________? It leaks quite badly.
A. repair B. to repair C. repairing D. repaired
25. The child will die ________ nobody sends him for a doctor.
A. if B. unless C. when D. so
26. I still can’t believed it! My bicycle ________ last night.
A. was stolen B. was stealing C. stolen D. stole
27. This morning while I ________ for the bus, the rain stopped.
A. waited B. have waited C. had waited D. was waiting
28. She wants to look ________ in her wedding reception.
A. natural B. naturally C. nature D. natured
29. Have you got an idea ________ we should do to deal with this matter?
A. how B. where C. what D. why
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30. Aren’t you fed up ________ the same thing everyday?
A. of doing B. with doing C. with do D. on doing
31. - “Why don’t we visit the Happy Mind Charity Centre this weekend?”
- “__________”
A. Because it is so useful. B. That’s a good idea!
C. I’ll tell you about this centre. D. Until next time.
32. - “Hello. I’m Minh, the leader of Dream Sky volunteer team”
- “__________”
A. Nice to meet you. I’m John, from Volunteer Bolivia.
B. It’s nice of you so say so. I’m John, from Volunteer Bolivia.
C. Fine, see you again soon, Minh.
D. Don’t mention it. I’m John, from Volunteer Bolivia.
33. “I agree that I am narrow-minded” said the manager.
A. The manager denied being narrow-minded.
B. The manager admitted being narrow-minded.
C. The manager refused to be narrow-minded.
D. The manager promised to be narrow-minded.
34. A supermarket is more convenient than a shopping center.
A. A shopping center is not as convenient as a supermarket.
B. A shopping center is more convenient than a supermarket.
C. A supermarket is not as convenient as a shopping center.
D. A supermarket is as inconvenient as a shopping center.-
35. "I will come back early. I really will!". She said.
A. She promised to come back early.
B. She reminded me to come back early.
C. She refused to come back early.
D. She offered to come back early.
36. The last time I saw David was when I ran into him at the station on my way to New York.
A. I haven't seen David since a chance meeting with him at the station when I was setting off for New
York.
B. When I last went to New York, I happened to meet David at the station.
C. When I last saw David at the station in New York, I ran after him.
D. I finally saw David at the station when I was on my way to New York.
37. Julian dropped out of college after his first year. Now he regrets it.
A. Julian regrets not having dropped out of college after his first year.
B. Julian wishes he didn't drop out of college after his first year.
C. If only Julian hadn't dropped out of college after his first year.
D. Only if Julian had dropped out of college after his first year would he not regret it.
38. Seth informed us of his retirement from the company. He did it when arriving at the meeting.
A. Only after his retiring from the company did Seth tell us about his arrival at the meeting.
B. Not until Seth said to us that he would leave the company did he turn up at the meeting.
C. Hardly had Seth notified us of his retiring from the company when he arrived at the meeting.
D. No sooner had Seth arrived at the meeting than we were told about his leaving the company.
39. She did not study hard. She failed the exam.
A. Even though she failed the exam, she didn't study hard.
B. Unless she had studied hard, she would have failed the exam.
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C. If she had studied hard, she would have passed the exam.
D. However hard she studied, she failed the exam.
40. He raised his hand high. He wanted to attract his teacher's attention.
A. Because his teacher attracted him, he raised his hand high.
B. To attract his teacher's attention, he raised his hand high.
C. Though he raised his hand high, he could not attract his teacher's attention.
D. He had such a high raising of hand that he failed to attract his teacher's attention
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the-
1. We were advised not drinking the water in the bottle.
A B C D
2. Jackson was going to study all night, but he declined our invitation to dinner.
A B C D
3. Florida, that is known to be the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three
in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
4. A. columnist B. frustrated C. study D. adulthood
5. A. safari B. variety C. versatile D. operate
Doing regular exercise or playing sports can be dangerous, ___(6)___ if you are over 40. This is
why it is a very good idea to see your doctor ___(7)___ starting if you think you are not very fit.
Some people try to do exercise or play sports too vigorously too soon, and ___(8)___ they cause
themselves injuries which can take a long time to heal.
However, it is not only older people who should take care. Doctors report many injuries such as
backaches, sprained ankles and pulled muscles, which can all be ___(9)___ if a little care is taken. If
you do injure yourself, rest for a while to allow your body to recover naturally. Above all, don’t push
yourself because you think it is doing you good. ___(10)___, you could do yourself permanent
damage.
6. A. as B. even C. only D. especially
7. A. after B. before C. until D. while
8. A as a result B. despite C. in order that D. otherwise
9. A. doubled B. avoided C. increasing D. landing
10. A. As usual B. By the way C. In addition D. On the contrary
12. A. early B. winter C. people D. believe
13. Feel free to bring along your significant other to the party.
A. dear B. foe C. mate D. spouse
14. I look up to my father for my whole life.
A. depend on B. disapprove C. disrespect D. underestimate
If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius, they will cause a
disaster. According to several scientists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which ambitious parents
make. Generally, the child will be only too aware of what his parents expect, and will fail. Unrealistic
parental expectations can cause great damage to children.
However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are
ambitious in a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well - especially if the parents are
very supportive of their child.
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Michael is very lucky. He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot by taking him to
concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons for him. They even drive him 50 kilometers
twice a week for violin lessons. Michael’s mother knows very little about music, but his father plays
the trumpet in a large orchestra. However, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is
unwilling.
Winston, Michael’s friend, however, is not so lucky. Both his parents are successful musicians, and
they set too high a standard for Winston. They want their son to be as successful as they are and so
they enter him for every piano competition held. They are very unhappy when he does not win.
Winston is always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and
unhappy.
15. Michael is fortunate in that _______.
A. his father is a musician
B. his parents are quite rich
C. his mother knows little about music
D. his parents help him in a sensibly way
16. Winston’s parents push their son so much and he _______.
A. has won a lot of piano competitions
B. cannot learn much music from them
C. has become a good musician
D. is afraid to disappoint them
17. One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to _______.
A. push their child into trying too much
B. help their child to become a genius
C. make their child become a musician
D. neglect their child’s education
18. Parents’ ambition for their children is not wrong if they _______.
A. force their children into achieving success
B. themselves have been very successful
C. understand and help their children sensibly
D. arrange private lessons for their children
19. The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that_______.
A. successful parents always have intelligent children
B. successful parents often have unsuccessful children
C. parents should let the child develop in the way he wants
D. parents should spend more money on the child’s education
20. Consuming too much junk food increases the risk of obesity.
A. decrease B. reduce C. lessen D. raise
21. I feel extremely depressed as conflict occurs frequently amongst generations in my family.
A. comes on B. comes up C. comes in D. comes into
22. In 1990, due to the change of the economic situation, Dong Ho paintings were difficult to sell and-
many _________ quit their job.
A. craftsmanship B. craft unions C. craftsmen D. crafts
23. Making rice paper _________ jobs and income for many locals, and helps many families out of-
poverty and become well-off.
A. keeps B. gets C. applies for D. creates
24. Since changing the way of production, many craftsmen have voluntarily joined together to form-
_________.
A. cooperates B. cooperation C. cooperatives D. cooperative
25. The artisan is delighted to _________ to you the craft of creating prints in an old-age style.
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A. demonstrate B. explain C. express D. provide
26. We have plenty of time for doing the work. We _________ be hurried.
A. needn’t B. shouldn’t C. mustn’t D. mayn’t
27. It gets _________ to understand what the professor has explained.
A. the more difficult B. more difficult than
C. difficult more and more D. more and more difficult
28. Nowadays, Tan Chau artisans can produce silk of multiple colours _________ they can meet-
customers’ demands.
A. so B. so that C. but D. in order
29. How are you _________ on with your work? – It is OK
A. calling B. getting C. playing D. looking
30. ‘When we arrived at the meeting, the first speaker ________ and the audience ________.
A. had just finished / were clapping B. had just finished / clapped
C. was finishing / clapped D. finished / had clapped
31. A: “What a beautiful wedding dress you are wearing today, Daisy!
B: “___________”
A. I’m sorry to hear that. B. Thanks, it’s nice of you to say so.
C. Don’t mention it. D. Thanks for your gift!
32. A: “Let’s go and cheer for their happiness today.”
B: “___________”
A. No, thanks. B. Have a go, please.
C. That’s a good idea! D. It’s too late.
33. I will take up golf this year.
A. I will begin to play golf this year.
B. I will build a golf court this year.
C. I will enter a golf competition this year.
D. I will stop playing golf this year.
34. I didn’t know that Joe had to get up early, so I didn’t wake him up.
A. If I had known that Joe had to get up early, I would have woken him up.
B. Provided that I had woken Joe up, I would know that he had to get up early
C. Much as Joe had been woken up, he would have to get up early.
D. Unless I had known that Joe had to get up early, I would have woken him up.
35. Michael said, "You'd better not lend them any money, Jane."
A. Michael asked Jane if she had lent them any money.
B. Michael commanded Jane not to lend them any money.
C. Michael advised Jane not to lend them any money.
D. Michael ordered Jane not to lend them any money.
36. They haven't heard any news from her so far.
A. No news has been heard from her so far.
B. No news is heard from her so far.
C. No news have been heard from her so far.
D. Any news has been heard from her so far.
37. The jeans are over there. I told you about them last week.
A. The jeans about whom I told you about last week are over there.
B. The jeans which I told you about them last week are over there.
C. The jeans which I told you about last week are over there.
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D. The jeans about that I told you about last week are over there.
38. The government plans to help poorer countries. It plans to cancel all third world debt.
A. The government plans to help poorer countries so that it cancels all third world debt.
B. The government plans to help poorer countries by cancelling all third world debt.
C. The government plans to cancel all third world debt in case it helps poorer countries.
D. The government plans to help poorer countries with a view to cancelling all third world debt.
349. Nam cannot lend me the book now. He has not finished reading it yet.
A. As long as Nam cannot finish reading the book, he will lend it to me.
B. Having finished reading the book, Nam cannot lend it to me.
C. Nam cannot lend me the book until he has finished reading it.
D. Not having finished reading the book, Nam will lend it to me.
40. My friend is an efficient engineer. It is hard for him to get a job.
A. It is hard for my friend to get a job because he is an efficient engineer
B. That my friend is an efficient engineer makes it hard for him to get a job.
C. Despite the fact that my friend is an efficient engineer
D. he finds it hard to get a job. If my friend wouldn't be an efficient engineer, he would get a job.
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1. The teacher asked him why hadn’t he done his homework, but he said nothing.
A B C D
2. Pay attention of the traffic lights when you are travelling in the street.
A B C D
3. Peter was the first scored a goal for his team in the yesterday’s match.
A B C D
4. A. variety B. bilingual C. derivative D. dialect
5. A. massive B. immersion C. establish D. rusty
village.
(10)_________ the houses, the shops and restaurants, there is a luxury hotel, which seems, at high
tide, almost to float on the water.
11. A. imperial B. simplicity C. magnificence D. stimulating
12 A. destination B. derivative C. affordable D. ingredient
13. When having days off, he always helps his wife tidy up the house.
A. clear up B. sort out C. arrange D. mess up
14. His parents have been highly critical of his recent disobedience.
A. disapproving B. favorite C. crucial D. uncomplimentary
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES
A number of different energy sources are used every day. Burning of fossil fuel is a main energy
source. Sources other than this fossil fuel are known as alternative energy sources and there are several
of them being used every day.
First of all is water. Water energy can be harnessed to perform work by using waterwheels. In a
hydroelectric plant the running or falling water spins a generator to create electricity.
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Not only does water spin a wheel, but wind can do so as well. Windmills work in the same manner
as a waterwheel. Windmills are used as wind turbines that can generate electricity.
The internal heat of the earth is another energy source. It is called geothermal energy. Geothermal
energy can be used to heat homes and produce electricity.
Solar energy is often thought to be sunlight. Sunlight is full of energy. People are finding new ways
to harness the power of sunlight. One major way is to trap or concentrate sunlight with the use of solar
panels. This trapped sunlight can be used to heat homes and water. Also solar cells are devices that
convert sunlight into electric energy.
15. Which of the following is a device that converts sunlight into electric energy?
A. Solar cells B. Solar panels C. Converters D. Hydro panels
16. Which of the following is a tool used to trap or concentrate sunlight to be used for energy?
A. Solar cells B. Solar panels C. Solar devices D. Solar censors
17. Which of the following is NOT an alternative source of energy?
A. Water B. Wind C. Sun D. Plants
18. Sources of energy other than fossil fuel are called which of the following?
A. Alternative sources of energy B. Geothermal energy
C. Solar energy D. Water energy
19. Water energy can be harnessed by using which of the following tools
A. Windmills B. Waterwheels
C. Aqua cells D. Hydroelectric wheels
20. Young people are now getting more and more concerned about environmental problems.
A. worried B. nervous C. hopeless D. uneasy
21. In Vietnam, it is customary to choose a favourable day for occasions such as weddings, funerals,
or house-moving days.
A. suitable B. favourite C. beautiful D. whole
22. He warned her __________ the wire.
A. not touching B. not touch C. touch D. not to touch
23. Hurry up! It’s time we __________ for next week’s examination.
A. have studied B. studied C. had studied D. will study
24. When Jack __________ me, I __________ a letter.
A. phoned/ has been writing B. has phoned/ was writing
C. phoned/ was writing D. was phoning/ wrote
25. You should find out as much as about the job and the vacancy.
A. jobs are advertised B. a job that is available
C. a seat that is available D. an empty seat.
26. The academic year in England __________ into three terms.
A. has divided B. is divided C. divides D. is dividing
27. We saw many soldiers and horses __________ were moving to the front line.
A. which B. whom C. who D. that
28. Schooling is __________ for all English children from the age of five to sixteen.
A. compulsory B. advised C. selected D. encouraged
29. Because of the coming examination, I am under a lot of ________.
A. responsibility B. pressure C. confidence D. activities
30. Had I known she was sick, I __________ her.
A. visited B. had visited
C. would have visited D. would visit
31. - “How fashionable a pair of trainers you have!”
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- “_________”
A. Do you want to know where I bought them?
B. Thanks for your compliment.
C. I know it’s fashionable
D. Yes, of course.
32. - “What can I do for you?”
- “_________”
A. No need to help B. Thank you.
C. Thanks, I’m just looking. D. Sorry for not buying anything.
33. She didn’t understand the benefits of volunteering until she joined this club.
A. Not until she joined this club did she understand the benefits of volunteering.
B. It was not until she joined this club did she understand the benefits of volunteering.
C. Not until did she join this club, she understood the benefits of volunteering.
D. Not until she joined this club that she understood the benefits of volunteering.
34. He didn’t prepare well for his GCSE examination and he regrets it now.
A. Unless he had prepared well for his GCSE examination, he wouldn’t regret it now.
B. But for his ill preparation for his GCSE examination, he wouldn’t regret it now.
C. If it hadn’t been for his good preparation for his GCSE examination, he wouldn’t regret it now.
D. If he had prepared well for his GCSE examination, he wouldn’t have regretted it now.
35. There were so many people on the bus that Sally couldn’t get a seat.
A. The bus was too crowded for Sally not to get a seat.
B. The bus was so crowded that there was nowhere for Sally to sit.
C. So crowded the bus was that Sally couldn’t get a seat.
D. The crowded bus did not prevent Sally from getting a seat.
36. You should take regular exercises instead of sitting in front of the computer screen all day.
A. Taking regular exercises is better than sitting in front of the computer screen all day.
B. Sitting in front of the computer screen all day helps you take regular exercises.
C. Sitting in front of the computer screen all day and taking exercises are advisable.
D. Don’t take regular exercises, and sit in front of the computer screen all day.
37. Alternative sources of energy have environmental advantages. It’s not easy to make full use of
them.
A. Because alternative sources of energy have environmental advantages, it’s not easy to make full
use of them.
B. Alternative sources of energy have environmental advantages, so it’s not easy to make full use of
them.
C. Despite their environmental advantages, it’s not easy to make full use of alternative sources
of energy.
D. Although alternative sources of energy have environmental advantages, but it’s not easy to make
full use of them.
38. Human beings have destroyed the environment for a long time. They are now paying a high price
for this.
A. Because having destroyed the environment for a long time, human beings are now paying a
high price for this.
B. Having destroyed the environment for a long time, human beings are now paying a high price for
this.
C. On destroying the environment for a long time, they are now paying a high price for this.
D. After being destroyed for a long time, the environment is now paying a high price.
39. She’s just so flexible. She’ll adapt to any situation.
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A. Flexible as she is, she cannot adapt to any situation.
B. She’s too flexible that she will adapt to any situation.
C. She’s enough flexible to adapt to any situation.
D. She’s so flexible that she’ll adapt to any situation.
40. I didn’t understand his explanation. I asked him to repeat what he had said.
A. I didn’t understand his explanation because I asked him to repeat what he had said.
B. I didn’t understand his explanation, and I asked him to repeat what he had said.
C. I didn’t understand his explanation, for I asked him to repeat what he had said.
D. I didn’t understand his explanation, so I asked him to repeat what he had said.
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1. Tom used to going to a lot of parties when he was a student.
A B C D
2. He apologized with me for arriving late.
A B C D
3. As childs grow older, their bones become thicker and longer.
A B C D
BEFORE THE INTERVIEW
You should find out as much as possible about the job and the (6)________. Before the interview,
you have to send a letter of application and your resumes to the company to express your interest in
the job and (7)________ that you may be the most suitable candidate for the position.
When you come to the interview, remember (8)________ with you your school certificates and
letter of recommendation from your teachers or your previous employers. (9)________ you may jot
down your qualifications and experience that can relate to the job and prepare for the questions that
are often asked during the interview. Make sure you know where the interview is and (10)________
there. Be on time or a few minutes early. Don’t forget to dress neatly and formally.
6. A. vacancy B. career C. profession D. place
7. A. showing B. to show C. shown D. show
8. A. to bring B. bringing C. brought D. bring
9. A. Although B. In addition C. however D. And
10. A. how to get B. how getting C. way getting D. to get
11. A. popular B. dangerous C. volunteer D. applicant
12. A. discuss B. attract C. suppose D. visit
13. I was really depressed about his winning the election, like a lot of people.
A. fed up B. pessimistic C. satisfied D. unhappy
14. Miss Walker was a mature lady when she married.
A. annoyed B. childish C. energetic D. sensitive
Vietnam is a densely-populated, developing country that in the last 30 years has had to recover
from the ravages of war. Substantial progress was achieved from 1986 to 1997 in moving forward
from an extremely low level of development and significantly reducing poverty. Since 2001,
Vietnamese authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to economic liberalization and international
integration. They have moved to implement the structural reforms needed to modernize the economy
and to produce more competitive, export-driven industries.
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Vietnam’s membership in the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) and entry into force of the US-
Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement in December 2001 have led to even more rapid changes in
Vietnam’s trade and economic regime. Vietnam’s exports to the US doubled in 2002 and again in
2003.
Vietnam joined the WTO (World Trade Organization) in January 2007, following over a decade
long negotiation process. This should provide an important boost to the economy and should help to
ensure the continuation of liberalizing reforms.
Vietnam is working to create jobs to meet the challenge of a labor force that is growing by more
than one million people every year. Vietnamese authorities have tightened monetary and fiscal policies
to stem high inflation. Hanoi is targeting an economic growth rate of 7.5 – 8% during the next five
years.
15. Nowadays Vietnam’s economy is ________.
A. decreasing B facing crisis C. developing D. developed
16. According to the text, Vietnam ________.
A. used to be well-developed before 1986
B. Vietnam is still in extreme poverty
C. could recover from the consequences of the war soon
D. has been modernizing the economy
17. Vietnam ________.
A. does not export anything to the US
B. exported to the US in 2003 twice as many goods as in 2002
C. did not export goods to the US in 2002
D. did not export goods to the US in 2003
18. The word This refers to ________.
A. Vietnam’s joining the WTO B. the WTO
C. the negotiating process D. the Vietnamese economy
19. The word stem has a close meaning to ________.
A. succeed B. stop C. originate D. increase
20. In order to be successful, we should never give up hope.
A. fight B. abandon C. continue D. suspect
21. Gender discrimination has become a hot subject of conversations among school students.
A. topic B. study C. fact D. case
22. When I came to the party, Sally and Tom ________.
A. were dancing B. are dancing C. have danced D. have been dancing
23. He was ________ the job.
A. experienced enough to do B. enough experienced to do
C. experienced enough doing D. experienced to do enough
24. It is such an important matter ________ I can’t decide anything about it myself.
A. so B. because C. that D. if
25. By the time you receive her letter, she ________ the country.
A. is going to leave B. is leaving C. will leave D. will have left
26. ________ should try to make good impression on interviewers.
A. Apply B. Applicants C. Applying D. Applied
27. With so much ________, I’m lucky to be in work.
A. employees B. employers C. employment D. unemployment
28. The 22nd SEA Game were well prepared and successfully ________ although it was the first time
Vietnam hosted.
A. organization B. organize C. organized D. organizational
29. The children have to ________ to school after their summer holiday.
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A. go along B. go away C. go back D. go by
30. I cut myself ________ I was shaving.
A. while B. until C. during D. by the time
31. - “Good luck with the exam, Minhl’
- “_________, Dad.”
A. By no means B. I wish so C. Never mind D. Thank you
32. - “Dad, I’ve passed the English test.”
- “_________”
A. Good job! B. Good test! C. Good luck! D. Good way!
33. However old and worn his clothes were, they look clean and of good quality.
A. His clothes looked clean and of good quality but they were old and worn.
B. His clothes, though old and worn, looked clean and of good quality.
C. He was fond of wearing such old and worn clothes because they were of good quality.
D. No matter what good quality his clothes had, they looked old and worn.
34. In spite of his poverty, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause.
A. He could not devote his life to the revolutionary cause because of his poverty.
B. If he had not been so poor, he could have devoted his life to the revolutionary cause.
C. Poor as he was, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause.
D. He led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause, but he was so poor.
35. Because he came to class late, the teacher punished him.
A. The teacher would have punished him if he had come to class late.
B. He came to class late, but the teacher punished him.
C. The teacher threatened to punish him if he came to class late.
D. The teacher wouldn't have punished him if he had come to class on time.
36. There is no doubt that Hoa is the best candidate for the job.
A. Hoa is by all means the best candidate for the job.
B. Without question, Hoa is the best candidate for the job.
C. In all likelihood, Hoa is the best candidate for the job.
D. Quite by chance, Hoa is the best candidate for the job.
37. People should not throw rubbish in the park. People should not cut down the trees in the park.
A. People should either throw rubbish or cut down the trees in the park.
B. People should neither throw rubbish nor cut down the trees in the park.
C. People should either throw rubbish nor cut down the trees in the park.
D. People should neither throw rubbish or cut down the trees in the park
38. Most of the classmates couldn’t come. He invited them to the birthday party.
A. Most of the classmates he invited to the birthday party couldn’t come.
B. Most of the classmates he was invited to the birthday party couldn’t come.
C. Most of the classmates that he invited them to the birthday party couldn’t come.
D. Most of the classmates which he invited to the birthday party couldn’t come.
39. They found the weather inconvenient. They chose to stay in a hotel for the night.
A. In spite of the inconvenient weather, they chose to stay in a hotel for the night.
B. They found the weather inconvenient, yet they chose to stay in a hotel for the night
C. Seeing that the weather was inconvenient, they chose to stay in a hotel for the night.
D. They found the weather inconvenient so as to not choose to stay in a hotel for the night.
40. The president failed to explain the cause of the economic crisis. He did not offer any solutions.
A. Although the president explained the cause of the economic crisis, he failed to offer any solutions.
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B. Not only did the president explain the cause of the economic crisis, but he also offered solutions.
C. The president offered some solutions based on the explanation of the cause of the economic crisis.
D. The president didn't explain the cause of the economic crisis, nor did he offer any solutions.
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A B C D
A B C D
A B C D
4. A. achieved B. advanced C. required D. replied
5. A. explanation B. experience C. existence D. exciting
A YEAR WITH OVERSEAS VOLUNTEERS
I was with Overseas Volunteers (OV) for a year after leaving university, and I was sent to an
isolated village in Chad, about 500 kilometres from the capital N’Djamena. Coming from a
(6)________ country, I got quite a shock, as conditions were much harder than I had expected. But
after a few days I got used to (7)________ there. The people were always very friendly and helpful,
and I soon began to appreciate how beautiful the countryside was.
One of my jobs was to supply the village (8)________ water. The well was a long walk away,
and the women used to spend a long time every day carrying heavy pots backwards and forwards. So
I contacted the organisation and arranged to have some pipes delivered. (9)________ these pipes were
not really perfect, they still made a great difference to the villagers.
All in all, I think my time with OV was a good experience. Although it was not paid, it was well
worth doing and I would recommend it to anyone (10)________ was considering working for a
charity.
(Source: Adapted from + New Success at First Certificate)
6. A. rich B. comfortable C. well-paid D. luxurious
7. A. lived B. living C. lived D. lively
8. A. for B. on C. with D. from
9. A. If B. Because C. When D. Although
10. A. which B. when C. where D. who
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position-
11. A. entertainment B. traditional C. illiterate D. communicate
12. A. traditional B. historical C. facility D. television
13. At first, he was reluctant to help us. However, after persuading for a long time, he agreed to play
the guitar at our tea-shop.
A. hesitate B. willing C. eager D. keen
14. Stop being mean to everyone or you’ll have no friends.
A. unkind B. cruel C. miserable D. kind
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Have you ever had a dream about traveling to another planet in our solar system? I If you have,
there is an actual programme that is happening right now, and it hopes to send people to Mars in 2023.
Known as the Mars One Mission, it will send a crew of four people on a one-way mission to colonize
Mars. Those chosen people will have to be ready to say good-bye to the earth forever, as there will
not be a return trip.
For the people chosen, they will have to learn to do many different things. First of all, they will
be living the rest of their lives with just a handful of other people, so they all must have personalities
that allow them to get along. Second, the living quarters that they will have won’t be very spacious,
so they will have to deal with that condition as well. If they feel homesick, they will only be able to
communicate with people back on the earth via e-mail and videos and audio sent back and forth.
However, there won’t be any real-time communication. Even at the speed of light, communication
between the earth and Mars takes about 20 minutes.
Whether the Mars One Mission will actually happen is the big question that a lot of people are
asking. There is an enormous skepticism in the science community, and Wired magazine gave the
mission a miserable score of two out of ten on its probability scale. However, for those who dream to
go to Mars, at least they can say there is a possibility that it could happen.
15. How long will it take for a message to come back from Mars?
A. Almost immediately B. About an hour
C. Around 20 minutes D. Only a few seconds
16. What will NOT be spacious?
A. The mission B. The living quarters
C. The spaceship D. The magazines
17. Which of the following is considered miserable?
A. A personality of people taking part in the programme.
B. A mission of astronauts to the ISS.
C. A crew on board of the Mars One Mission.
D. A score of the programme on the probability scale.
18. Who might like to go on this mission?
A. People with angry personalities
B. People who don’t like to communicate
C. People who get along with others
D. People who get homesick easily
19. What will NOT happen to the people who go on the Mars One Mission?
A. They will live in quarters that don’t have a lot of space inside.
B. They will return to the earth.
C. They will communicate with people on the earth.
D. They will have to live with other people.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
in each of the following questions.
20. After consideration, teaching is still a career worth pursuing as I prefer to become a teacher like
my mother and my father.
A. work B. unemployment C. occupation D. professor
21. The government needs to seek a solution to prevent domestic violence as soon as possible.
A. recreation B. remedy C. keyword D. technique
22. Science still __________ a cure for cancer.
A. doesn’t find B. hasn’t found C. haven’t found D. aren’t finding
23. While he __________ a route to the Indies, Columbus discovered America.
A. searched B. was discovering C. had searched for D. was searching for
24. Einstein, ________ changed our way of seeing the universe, did not learn to read until he was ten.
A. which theories B. whose theories C. that his theories D. who theories
25. It was a kind of accident for __________ nobody was really to blame.
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A. whom B. that C. which D. who
26. The windows __________ yesterday.
A. were cleaned B. was cleaned C. cleaned D. had cleaned
27. __________ a city map, we wouldn’t have got lost.
A. If we brought B. Had we brought
C. If we hadn’t brought D. Hadn’t we brought
28. __________ we had planned everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong.
A. Although B. Despite C. Because D. Because of
29. Mr. Liming wanted __________ to the meeting 30 minutes early yesterday.
A. we go B. us going C. us go D. us to go
30. “I am sorry I didn’t phone you earlier,” Tom said to Lan
Tom __________ her earlier.
A. apologized to Lan for phoning B. thanked to Lan for not phoning
C. apologized to Lan for not phoning D. thanked Lan for phoning
31. - “Haven’t you done any volunteer work before, Jen?”
- “__________”
A. No, not now! B. Yes. I have never done it
C. Yes. I’ve done it once D. Sure, no problem
32. - “Are you teaching English or Math at Hoa Binh Orphanage?”
- “__________”
A. Yes. I am. B. No. I’m not.
C. English, of course. D. I’ll choose literature.
33. Wouldn’t it better to let them know about the alternations to the plan?
A. Why haven’t they have been informed about the new development?
B. Shouldn’t they have been consulted before the scheme was changed?
C. Don’t they think they should be informed about the changes in the plan?
D. We’d better ask them to change the plan, hadn’t we?
34. Don’t take any notice of all his complaints about his health; there’s nothing wrong with him.
A. You can ignore all his talk of being ill; he’s actually perfectly healthy.
B. Try to avoid the subject of his health as I am tired of hearing all about his complaints.
C. Don’t listen to him talking about his health; it’s his favorite subject.
D. If you let him, he would talk only about his ill- health though actually he is quite healthy.
35. "No. no. you really must stay with us!" said the children.
A. The children denied my staying with them.
B. The children refused to let me stay with them.
C. The children didn't agree to let me stay with them.
D. The children insisted on my staying with them.
36. She shouldn't have forgotten that yesterday was her daughter's birthday.
A. She had a birthday which her daughter forgot.
B. Yesterday, she remembered when her daughter's birthday wasr-
C. She failed to remember the date of her daughter's birthday.
D. Her daughter forgot her own birthday.
37. The traffic is so heavy. It will take us at least an hour to get there.
A. Unless the traffic is heavy, it will take us at least an hour to get there.
B. As the traffic is so heavy, it will take us at least an hour to get there.
C. The traffic was so heavy that it took us an hour to get there.
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D. We will spend more than an hour to get there to avoid heavy traffic.
38. There were no poor performances. Moreover, that of the Russian dancers was certainly the best.
A. The best performance was the one of the Russians while some of the others were poor.
B. The Russian dancers were well- worth watching but the others weren’t.
C. All the dancers but the Russian performed poorly.
D. They all danced well, but the Russian did the best.
39. Smoking is an extremely harmful habit. You should give it up immediately.
A. As smoking is an extremely harmful habit, you should give it up immediately.
B. When you give up smoking immediately, your health will be affected with this harmful habit.
C. Stop your smoking immediately so it will become one of your extremely harmful habits.
D. You should give up smoking immediately and you will fall into an extremely harmful habit.
40. She applied for the job abroad. She wanted to develop herself and earn more money.
A. She applied for the job abroad in order to develop herself and earn more money.
B. So as to earn more money for development, she applied for the job abroad.
C. She applied for the job abroad, so she developed herself and earn more money.
D. To earn more money was the reason why she applied for the job abroad
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1. Julie failed her driving test because she hasn’t practised enough.
A B C D
2. I don’t mind a little inconvenient but this is impossible.
A B C D
3. The doctor called this morning while you slept.
A B C D
4. A. scheme B. school C. charity D. chorus
5. A. another B. together C. tomorrow D. petrol
All of us use energy every day - for transportation, cooking, (6) ________ and cooling rooms,
manufacturing, lighting, and entertainment. The choices we make about how we use energy - turning
machines off when we’re not using them or choosing to buy energy (7) ________ appliances - impact
our environment and our lives.
There are many things we can do to use less energy and use it more wisely. Two main ways to
(8)________ energy are energy conservation and energy efficiency. Turning the light (9) ________
when you leave the room and recycling aluminum cans are both ways of conserving energy. Energy
efficiency is the use of technology that requires less energy to perform the same function. A compact
fluorescent light bulb that uses less energy than an ordinary bulb to produce the same (10) ________
of light is an example of energy efficiency.
6. A. airing B. hotting C. decorating D. heating
7. A. efficient B. efficiency C. efficiently D. effective
8. A. store B. produce C. use D. save
9. A. off B. on C. in D. out
10. A. amount B. number C. speed D. source
11. A. economics B. inspection C. regulation D. individual
12. A. absolute B. important C. responsible D. familiar
13. Among friends again, we may be happy to confide our innermost secrets.
A. admit B. conceal C. hint D. reveal
14. Most of us, even with every communication option possible, drift apart from friends.
A. be independent B. be associated C. be isolated D. be separated
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions.
Women in Britain are better off today than they used to be. At the beginning of the 19 th century,
women seem to have almost no rights at all. They could not vote, or even sign a contract. Their
marriages were arranged by their parents. They were once kept at home and if they were allowed to
work, they were never given responsible jobs. It is strange to think that, as far as we know, most
women were happy with that situation.
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Today the position is quite different. Women now can vote and choose their own husbands. In
1970, a law was passed to give them an equal share of property in the case of divorce, and in the same
year the Equal Pay Act gave them the right to get equal payment with men for work of equal value.
Despite these changes, there is no doubt that there are still great differences in status between men
and women. Many employers seem to ignore the Equal Pay Act. It is also more difficult for a woman
to get promotion than a man does.
There is sex distinction in England although it has not been so serious as it was. More and more
women go out to work, earn more money, get high positions in the society, and live independently.
However, there are two great problems to solve. The first problem is men’s attitude. They always
think that women are lower in rank and are the weaker sex. We do not know exactly how long it will
take them to change their mind. And the other problem which is much more difficult is women’s
attitude. They should be ready to struggle to change their fate.
15. What is men’s attitude?
A. They consider women to be equal to them.
B. They always look up women.
C. They consider women the stronger sex.
D. They consider women the weaker sex.
16. What should women do to eliminate sex distinction?
A. They should suffer with pleasure.
B. They should struggle to change their fate.
C. They should earn more money.
D. All are correct
17. At the beginning of the 19th century, ________.
A. British women were better off than today.
B. Women seemed to have almost no rights at all.
C. British women had the right to vote.
D. British women had the right to choose their husbands.
18. The Equal Pay Act was passed in ________.
A. 1960 B. 1962 C. 1970 D. 1971
19. Which of these following sentences is NOT TRUE?
A. All the employers in Britain obey the Equal Pay Act.
B. In 1970, a law was passed to give British women the right to share property equally in the case of
divorce.
C. The Equal Pay Act gave British women the right to get equal payment with men for work of equal
value.
D. Women cannot get promotion as equal as men.
20. The beach was heavily polluted because of the amount of waste left there. All this rubbish is
killing fish and other marine life
A. sea plants B. sea mammals C. water life D. sea creatures
21. In 1986, the organization changed its name to World Wide Fund for Nature. However, it has-
operated under the original name in the US and Canada.
A. old B. former C. first D. ancient
22. Wooden clogs have been the simple _________ of Vietnamese women for ages.
A. symbol B. mark C. sign D. signal
23. Rickshaw looks _________ in each _________ of Vietnam: Hanoi’s rickshaw is wider and low.-
Hue’s is a bit narrower but longer, Saigon’s rickshaw is tall and long.
A. different – area B. the same – part
C. different – region D. differently – region
24. Survey findings ________ that the current family remains an important production unit of society.
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A. express B. show C. explain D. record
25. Many workers wish that they _________ labour contracts with the companies.
A. were signing B. sign C. signed D. were signed
26. The photos by a British diplomat capture the _________ of old bicycles, crowed electric-
trams, the queue to buy goods and lines of barrels waiting to collect water in the 1980s.
A. minds B. thinking C. ideas D. images
27. The life at that time was very difficult _________ every family tried to buy a branch of peach-
blossoms to display on the Lunar New Year Festival.
A. despite B. although C. but D. so
28. We suggest that the authorities _________ street children from following foreign tourists in the-
downtown.
A. should stop B. will stop C. stopped D. would stop
29. After they _________ their breakfast, they _________ shopping yesterday.
A. have/go B. had had/go C. had/had gone D. had had/went
30. It was raining, _________ we cancelled the trip to the beach.
A. although B. because C. so D. but
31. Ngoc Minh: “What are some of the benefits of going away on holiday?”
Yoko: “____________”
A. Going away on holiday is getting more and more popular.
B. Ecotourism brings a number of benefits to the local people.
C. It is always expensive if people go to a place of tourist attractions.
D. We may broaden our horizons and experience new cultures.
32. Dania: “Do you always like to go to the same place for your holiday?”
Sam: “____________”
A. It is strange that some people go to the same place again and again.
B. I don’t think so. I always like to experience different places.
C. Preference for certain places is still common among a number of tourists.
D. Different places have different attractions.
33. “I was not there at the time” said he.
A. He denied that he was there at the time.
B. He denied that he wasn’t there at the time.
C. He denied being there at the time.
D. He denied not being there at the time.
34. I’m sure Jessica was very upset when you left.
A. Jessica could have been very upset when you left.
B. Jessica must be very upset when you left.
C. Jessica may be very upset when you left.
D. Jessica must have been very upset when you left.
35. Daisy cooked so many dishes for lunch, but it wasn't necessary.
A. Daisy needn't have cooked so many dishes for lunch
B. Daisy couldn't have cooked so many dishes for lunch.
C. Daisy must have cooked so many good dishes.
D. Daisy might not have cooked so many dishes for lunch
36. This party is 'evening dress' only.
A. You have to dress up for the party this evening.
B. I dress up only for this evening party.
C. You're not allowed to dress casually for this party.
D. This party is only for those who dress up in the evening.
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37. Smoking is an extremely harmful habit. You should give it up immediately.
A. As smoking is an extremely harmful habit, you should give it up immediately.
B. When you give up smoking immediately, you will affect your health with this harmful habit.
C. Stop your smoking immediately so it will become one of your extremely harmful habits.
D. You should give up smoking immediately and you will fall into an extremely harmful habit.
38. We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping. We know relatively little about sleep.
A. We shall know more about sleep if we spend more than one-third of our lives sleeping.
B. Despite spending about one-third of our lives sleeping, we know relatively little about sleep.
C. We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping so that we know relatively little about sleep.
D. We know relatively little about sleep; as a result, we spend about one-third of our lives sleeping.
39. If only I had taken part in the Singing contest. I didn’t do that.
A. I regret not taking part in the Singing contest.
B. I regret to take part in the Singing contest.
C. I wish I took part in the Singing contest.
D. I don't take part in the Singing contest
40. You usually drive fast. You use more petrol than usual.
A. The faster you drive, the more you use petrol.
B. The more you drive fast, the more you use petrol
C. The faster you drive, the more petrol you use.
D. The more fast you drive, the more petrol you use.
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the-
1. The aim of this exercises is to practice using will for a future fact or prediction.
A B C D
2. Marilyn Monroe, who was a famous actress, was died of drug overdose.
A B C D
3. When he receives the money from the insurance company two days ago, he
A B C
had already rebuilt the house.
D
4. A. liked B. wrapped C. travelled D. worked
5. A. species B. benefit C. essential D. generation
Did you know that reading can (6) ________ your mind active and engaged well into old age?
Several years ago when I was working as a newspaper reporter, I interviewed a woman who was a
resident at a local nursing home. She was 100 years old. She read (7) ________ one book per
week. She was bright, intelligent and fun to talk with. “I love to read. It helps me keep up with what
is going (8) ________ in the world, she said. “A friend of (9) ________ brings me a new book every
week. I look forward to her visits and I look forward to the books. We talk about the books we have
read.” Reading has other benefits, as well. For one thing, reading a good story can help you forget
some of the problems in your own life. For the other thing, reading also sets a good (10) _______ for
younger generations.
6. A. make B. keep C. give D. take
7. A. between B. in all C. at least D. at all
8. A. for B. out C. off D. on
9. A. mine B. my C. me D. I
10. A. view B. goal C. example D. story
11. A. impression B. existence C. compulsory D. creativity
12. A. reform B. improve C. dominate D. adopt
13. Ms. Lan taught her children to keep their rooms neat and tidy when they were four.
A. ordered and untidy B. messy and arranged
C. messy and dirty D. clean and undusted
14. Setting and clearing the table, making bed and taking out the trash are suitable chores for 8 to 10
year-old children.
A. inappropriate B. proper C. acceptable D. reasonable
In comparison with other developing countries, Vietnam’s population enjoys a relatively high
standard of education. In the past, Vietnam’s educational system was affected by many cultures, of
which the Chinese and French had most significant influence.
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The Imperial Academy – the first university in Vietnam – was built in 1076 under Emperor Ly
Nhan Tong for the education of sons of royalty and other high ranking officials. In 1252, the college
was opened to students from various backgrounds.
Before the French came, the old-type Mandarin system administered Vietnam for approximately
2,000 years. As the French took over the government’s administration, it was converted from a
Confucian system into a Western-oriented one.
In order to participate in the service under the French rule, the Vietnamese had to convert to the
French system and were required to know the French language. In addition, they had to have a good
facility with the new version of their language instead of the traditional Chinese characters which had
been in use for hundreds of years.
At the beginning of 1900, the whole system was revised. An educational system of three levels
was established; elementary, secondary, and infant education. In addition, the use of the national
language (Quoc Ngu) was added to the curriculum. Emphasis was placed on rote learning, class
discipline and other French educational methods. Several new schools and colleges were established.
Accordingly, French became the second language of much importance to the students.
15. When the French tool control of Vietnamese education, they _______.
A. took over the government’s administration
B. converted the French system into the Confucian one
C. kept the old-type Mandarin system and the French education
D. made Vietnamese people follow a Western-oriented education
16. We can infer from the passage that in the French education system in Vietnam, _______.
A. the Confucian system was banned in the beginning
B. the traditional Chinese characters have been widely used
C. the national language is the first language and French is the second one
D. students with different academic levels could attend the Imperial Academy since 1252
17. The phrase “rote learning” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. learning something to repeat it from memory
B. learning the national language in three education levels
C. learning class discipline
D. learning the Mandarin Chinese for a while
18. In the past, Vietnam enjoyed a relatively high standard of education with_______.
A. the education of sons of royalty
B. the establishment of the Imperial Academy
C. the effects of the Chinese culture
D. the reign of Emperor Ly Nhan Tong
19. All of the following are true about the education in Vietnam under the French rule EXCEPT that
_______.
A. most students paid much attention to French
B. several new schools and colleges were establishe
C. the system had three levels
D. students only used the national language at home
20. Female firefighters are sometimes the targets of laughter and anger from the coworkers and local-
people.
A. reasons B. sources C. directions D. victims
21. Many women had to pay a heavy price to win equality.
A. achieve B. lose C. attempt D. respect
22. He has to _________ and work harder or he’ll fail the exam.
A. pull his socks up B. polish his head
C. empty his washing basket D. stick his neck out
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23. The manager is away on a business _________so I am in charge of the office now.
A. trip B. tour C. voyage D. visit
24. If you want to see historical places it is a good idea to go on a guided _________.
A. voyage B. visit C. tour D. cruise
25. If you pay a visit to Hue, you should once visit Lang Co beach where you can have the most-
relaxing time and admire the natural beauty of _________.
A. views B. panoramas C. sights D. landscapes
26. They met on board of a luxurious yacht during a _________ in the Caribbean.
A. tour B. voyage C. cruise D. trip
27. After changing trains three times we arrived at our _________ in the end.
A. destination B. departure C. package D. countries
28. _________ domestic and foreign tourism will create demand for additional hotels and motels.
A. Increase B. Increased C. Increasing D. Increasingly
29. If you have any excess _________ you must pay extra money.
A. furniture B. tool C. luggage D. facility
30. I’m looking for _________ job. Did Mary get _________ job she applied for?
A. a/the B. the/a C. a/a D. the/the
B: “___________”
C. What a shame, I will. D. How come’?
32. - “___________”
- “It means go very quickly”.
C. What does “rush” mean? D. What is the equivalent of “rush—?
33. Residents of the area like to go to the park to enjoy a tea break after taking a walk along the shore.
A. After having a stroll along the shore, people living in this area enjoy going to the park and having
a tea break.
B. If you are tired after walking along the shore, people here suggest that you should go to the park
for a tea break.
C. The park by the shore is a wonderful place for residents to have a tea break when they go for a
walk.
D. Enjoying a tea break with the residents of the park can be very enjoyable after a long walk along
the shore.
34. It does not seem very probable that Eric will be able to find a new apartment before he has to leave
his old one.
A. Eric doesn't think he will be able to find a new apartment before he is thrown out of his old one.
B. Eric's search for a new apartment while there is still time may well succeed, but only if he
works really hard at it.
C. It is hardly likely that Eric will be unable to find a new apartment before he is out on the streets.
D. That Eric's search for a new apartment will be successful before he has to vacate his old one
appears highly unlikely.
35. His dog was so fierce that nobody would visit him.
A. He had a such fierce dog that nobody would visit him.
B. He had so fierce a dog that nobody would visit him.
C. He had a so fierce dog that nobody would visit him.
D. His dog was too fierce to visit.
36. I don't have enough money; otherwise, I would buy that bag.
A. If I didn't have money, I would buy that bag.
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B. If I had much money, I wouldn't buy that bag.
C. If I had enough money, I would buy that bag.
D. If I didn't have money, I won't buy that house.
37. I ate the soup. After that, I remembered that I had forgotten to give my little sister some of it.
A. It was not until I ate the soup did I remember that I had forgotten to give my little sister some of
it.
B. As soon as I remembered that I had forgotten to give my little sister some of soup I ate it.
C. Only after eating the soup did I remember that I had forgotten to give my little sister some of it.
D. Hardly had I forgotten to give my little sister some of it when I ate the soup.
38. I will leave a message for you with my secretary. It is possible that I will be out when
you telephone.
A. As long as it might happen that I am out when you telephone, I will leave a message for you with
my secretary.
B. I will leave a message for you with my secretary in case I am out when you telephone.
C. Unless you telephone when I am out, I will leave a message for you with my secretary.
D. Providing that I will leave a message for you with my secretary, I will be out when you telephone.
39. These students may be excellent. They will not get used to dealing with practical situations.
A. Excellent as may be these students, they will get used to dealing with practical situations.
B. These students may be too excellent to get used to dealing with practical situations.
C. These students will get used to dealing with practical situations although they are excellent.
D. Excellent as they may be, these students will not get used to dealing with practical situations.
40. He was very tired. He agreed to help me with my homework.
A. He agreed to help me with my homework although he was very tired.
B. He agreed to help me with my homework because he was very tired.
C. Despite being very tired, but he agreed to help me with my homework.
D. He was very tired, so he agreed to help me with my homework.
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1. By the time babies will be seven months old, they can sit up without support.
A B C D
2. You are always driving your car such fast that you often cause accidents.
A B C D
3. The computer is said to be one of the wonder of human beings in modern life.
A B C D
4. A. culture B. popular C. regular D. fabulous
5. A. conflict B. forbidden C. reliable D. determine
Although most families in the United States enjoy a high living standard, many American women
have to work (6)________ at home and in their offices. Despite their husbands’ (7)________ of the
housework, women have to do most of the housekeeping tasks. In single-parent families, the mothers
may not have (8)________ children to take care of, but they have to raise their families alone and have
to provide for all the housekeeping money. Therefore, the (9)________ mothers have to work very
hard to earn their living. Moreover, in spite of the fact that the single mothers have all the
(10)________ conveniences at their homes, they find that bringing up their teenage children alone is
not easy.
6. A. fast B. hardly C. equally D. hard
7. A. responsibility B. share C. need D. refusal
8. A. few B. some C. much D. many
9. A. single B. lonely C. alone D. dependent
10. A. comfortable B. saving C. modern D. expensive
11. A. fabulous B. skyscraper C. lacquerware D. determine
12. A. authenticity B. cooperative C. metropolitan D. multicultural
13. I can’t concentrate on my work because of the noise caused by my children.
A. focus B. abandon C. neglect D. allow
14. My grandpa’s point of view about marriage remains conservative.
A. progressive B. traditional C. retrogressive D. conventional
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions.
The system of USA education starts with twelve years of primary and secondary; school education
which the Americans have to follow. A secondary school (“high school”) diploma or certificate is a
compulsory requirement for the student to be able to enter college, university, vocational, secretarial
or other professional and technical schools. American children who are around six years of age
normally begin their learning at a primary school. It takes from five to six years to complete the
primary schooling. After finishing the primary schooling, students will have to enter a secondary
school where they may spend 6 or 7 year durations consisting of either two three-year programs, or a
three-year and a four-year program. Schools at this level-are known as Middle School or Junior High
School and High or Senior High School. Completion of this stage is called Twelfth Grade.
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International students are advised to find out which level of education in their country corresponding
to the twelfth grade in the USA.
After completing the twelfth grade, students are admitted to college or university for higher
education. Study at a college or university leading to the Bachelor’s Degree is known as
“undergraduate” education. Study beyond the Bachelor’s Degree is known as “graduate” school, or
“postgraduate” education. Advanced or graduate degrees include law, medicine, M.B.A. (Master), and
Ph.D. (doctorate) etc.
The USA has the highest number of educational institutions providing higher education than any
other country. There are more than 3800 colleges and universities imparting degree programs. The
size of USA higher educational institutions varies greatly, too, from colleges that enroll fewer than
1,000 students to large universities that enroll more than 50,000 students.
15. If a USA student wants to enter a vocational school, he/ she must _______.
A. have at least 12 years of secondary schooling.
B. get a high school diploma
C. complete a senior high school without its certificate.
D. complete two four-year programs at secondary school.
16. Schools at secondary level consist of_______.
A. Middle Schools and High schools.
B. Middle schools and Junior High schools.
C. High schools and Senior High schools.
D. Junior and Senior schools.
17. According to the text, graduate students are those who _______.
A. graduated from a high school.
B. are studying a college or a university.
C. are pursuing a Master or Doctorate program at university.
D. graduated from a college or a university.
18. If you want to study a Master program, you _______.
A. must be a undergraduate student.
B. must get a Bachelor diploma.
C. must finish ‘graduate’ program.
D. must complete a Bachelor program at university.
19. According to the text, which statement below is TRUE?
A. The USA has the best education in the world.
B. The number of the US. colleges and universities is higher than any other country.
C. International students whose level of education corresponds to the 12 th grade in the USA can apply-
for any programs in a USA university.
D. International students are advised to apply for a USA high school before for college.
20. Mozart was a child prodigy that he composed music at the age of four.
A. dunce B. brain C. genius D. intelligence
21. We’re seeking for a talented musician to join our entertainment company.
A. good B. famous C. great D. gifted
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environment.
31. A: “I’m afraid I can’t come to your house-warming party next Saturday.”
B: “__________”
A. That sounds fun. B. Oh, what a pity!
C. That’s ridiculous. D. Oh, what a relief!
32. A: “Thank you very much for coming to our wedding!”
B: “__________”
A. Our pleasure! Happy wedding! B. Don’t mention it. Go ahead!
C. Our pleasure! Good success! D. Don’t mention it. Just my luck!
33. Kelly ran into her former teacher on the way to the cinema yesterday.
A. Kelly caused an accident to her teacher while she was going to the cinema.
B. Kelly's car ran over her teacher on the way to the cinema.
C. Kelly happened to meet her teacher while she was going to the cinema.
D. Kelly's teacher got run over whole she was going to the cinema.
34. "If I were you, I'd buy that house," Ms. Hoa said to Ms. Lan.
A. Ms. Hoa promised Ms. Lan that she would buy that house.
B. Ms. Hoa advised Ms. Lan to buy that house.
C. Ms. Hoa suggested Ms. Lan to buy that house.
D. Ms. Hoa forced Ms. Lan to buy that house.
35. They know that the famous doctor treated him.
A. It was known that the famous doctor treated him.
B. The famous doctor is known to have treated him.
C. The famous doctor is known to treat him.
D. It is known that he is treated by the famous doctor.
36. "Why don't you complain to the shop, Tim?” said Mary.
A. Mary asked Tim why he doesn't complain to the shop.
B. Mary advised Tim complaining to the shop.
C. Mary suggested Tim to complain to the shop.
D. Mary suggested that Tim should complain to the shop.
37. He didn't take his father's advice. That's why he is out of work.
A. If he had taken his father's advice, he would not have been out of work.
B. If he took his father's advice, he would not be out of work.
C. If he had taken his father's advice, he would not be out of work.
D. If he takes his father's advice, he will not be out of work.
38. My brother attended the meeting. His friend attended the meeting, too.
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A. My brother attended the meeting, and so did his friend.
B. My brother attended the meeting, but his friend didn't.
C. Neither my brother nor his friend attended the meeting.
D. Either my brother or his friend attended the meeting.
39. Bob was very thirsty. He refused the glass of water I brought him.
A. Bob was not very thirsty; therefore, he did not refuse the glass of water I brought him.
B. Bob was very thirsty; however, he refused the glass of water I brought him.
C. Bob refused the glass of water I brought him because he was not very thirsty.
D. Bob did not refuse the glass of water I brought him though he was very thirsty.
40. Nam spoke to her. He realized her mistake.
A. Were Nam to speak to her, he would realize her mistake.
B. Only after Nam had spoken to her did he realize her mistake.
C. Had Nam spoken to her, he wouldn't have realized her mistake.
D. Not until Nam realized her mistake he spoke to her.

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